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LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Tiie flfanlc oilVew Zealand

London, September 1

The affairs of the Rank of New Zealand have not affected colonial Government stacks.

THE ABRAHAM BROTHERS

Mei.rqujks.Js, September JJ

The full court upheld the conviction of the Abraham brothers, and decided that there was no mis-trial through the absence of defendants at certain stages.

INSURANCE.

Mem. o/o*q..)_ ? September 27 Tho conference of fire underwriters has concluded. The principal r'esol'u. i tions agreed to at the conference are to be held binding on all offices carrying y®. business in New Zealand. It was decided tfyat an Underwriters Associa tion.! consisting *i &np representative from each of the companies represented at the present conference be formed in Auckland, Napier, Taranaki, Wang-i anal Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, ■ and Otago. It was resolved that the various associations bripg into opera tion on Optobep 1 next the tariljf adopted by the conference.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1895. THE DUNCAN EXPEDITION.

The brave fellows who essayed the dangerous and stormy path that led to the rescue of Fred Duncan from I death by starvation in the snow bound ranges, deserve more than a passing word of praise. Not only did they undertake the expedition, and not a moment too soon reach the man who had lain down to die, but they were themselves largely concerned in promoting it. We had heard a good deal about how Mr Duncan was off for stores, and had all we had heard been true, and his list of provisions been accurate, there would have been no great reason to be alarmed. But Mr Compton has had a large experience of both mountain and river in this colony, and he saw reason for alarm and urgent action, while others were con tent to simply wait and do nothing. He knew as well as any Mr Duncan's j devotion to the life of a prospector in those ranges. He knew that few were better qualified than Mr Duncan to take care of himself in the times of danger and difficulty and discomfort which all who move about those mountains must now and again face, and so far as Duncan's ability to take care of himself under ordinary circum stances went that gave him no concern. But he doubted the abundance of the stores; he could not realise Duncan

remaining in the hills amongst the snow when he could do no prospecting and there was no prospect of doing any until the snow had to a great extent gone down. The tales we all heard of the tremendous depth of the snow in the ranges only increased Compton's fears for his old neighbor, as the days passed and lengthened into weeks and i still no tidings of him came. He could rot realise the man remaining in the hills if he could get away, and it was mainly at his instigation that the expedition was arranged, he him self offering to join and head it. The finding of Duncan in his hut, alive, but terribly pulled down, the tedious and far from pleasant journey back with the famine weakened man on a rude stretcher on a packhorse, his final arrival at Ashburton, and his ultimate lodgement at the Hospital under Dr Trevor's care and Mrs McKay's nursing, and his consequent

rapid recovery—all these are now matters of history that have been carefuly chronicled in the day-book of the journalist. If, quietly working in some Ashburton home, there should be a student keeping thß ledger of

the county's history, the episode of Fred Duncan's rescue will be found one that will attract his atten tion, receive his utmost care in recounting, and form one of the brightest tales of simple pluck and heroism in the cause of humanity that could possibly be found in such a book or any other efiort of the historian. When the expedition found Duncan ly ing helpless and hopeless in his hut, the door tied up to exclude from it the denizens of the bush and the ranges — sad indications of how completely hope had left his breast, and how resignedly he had lain down to die— they found also why poor Duncan had stayed there and had allowed the snowstorms to pile up an impenetrable barrier between him and the outside world. In writing previously on this Subject, we said that "barring accidents and illness " we expected to

see Mr Duncan back again in Ash burton soon, and to hear him rnlate his experiences The secret of the whole thing was that Mr Duncan's mare had died, and once he was without a horse escape was impossible, as he could never haye rpade his way through tfyat

terrible snow on foot. This fs the answer that is to be given to people who fail to see why Duncan could not come down when, as has of course been proved, Compton and his mates could «o up. Duncan did what he could to save his mare, and shared with her his little stock of provisions, giving her his bag of oatmeal in the hope that a diange would pome and he might be able to struggle through the snow with her. But her death killed out tbst hope, and Dnncan when his last ounce of solid food gave out give up all hope of rescue from outside. But the rescue oame, and let us give all honor

to the rescuers. It was a noble expedi , , si, . , tion, bravely and successfully earned out s and the heroism of three men— 1W de B." Oo'mpton, Mark Anthony, and C „n 6ta b.e Worgan-wiio too* part i, it, will not readily be forgotten. But we think their good work should have j.- l „„a *_„!__,•_. * Ann „ v some practical and public recognition. What form that should take we are not prepared to suggest; that we think  , ic.. _. „».• c  should be left to a meeting of those who pap appreciate at their highest such deeds as that which the rescuers -4„ uL „„„.. c t_ jl have reason to be proud ot. But Oompton's case is different from those of his plucky mates. He has a long list of heroic acts that can be placed "J • .  , , against Jos name—eases in which he has saved the lives of men, some now '_.'' j _.v „■ j • « .i living, from death by drowning in the the Rangitata, Rakaia and Ashburton l-i ii,„ i; ra „- -.„ • ' ,i nyerg, while the tnpes are innumerable that he has dared the dangers of those ,' ,' . v ' ■ , treacherous streams to recover #10 bodies of others who had been drowned in their deceptive water,, We re. member one instance in which Compton recovered the bodies of a whole family of children, and am roeail ihe high 1

compliment that dear old John Ollivier paid to Oompfcon for his conduct in the matter, and the grand old coroner paid it, too, with tears in his eyes, and with a voice broken with smothered sobs Mr Ollivier tried all he could to get the Humane Society's medal for Oompton, but there was the difficulty in the way that most of lompton's heroic acts had been done long before the Humane Society on this side the globe was in existence, and most of the people whom he had saved were either dead, or their evidence otherwise not available, while the award is not given for the recovery of bodies. The lamented death of Mr Ollivier put a stop to the negotiations, and so Mr Oompton goes without his medal. We know he feels this keenly, but we know also that he would feel far prouder of a medal presented to him by his fellow settlers, the men and women who know his grand record in this direction during the last thirty years, and who not only fully appreciate it, but would gladly recognise it in the way most dear to Mr Oompton's heart, were some one but to take the initi ative in the movement, W. de B. Oomp ton is a man in a thousand, and it is seldom indeed that one who has risked his life to rescue others, or to wrest from the rivers the remains of those who have become victims to them, and to give those poor remains Christian burial, goes so long without public recognition of his merits as W. de B. Compton has done.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Reading matter on fourth page. Wakanui Templar Lodge tea and con cert in the Main School on Friday evening. The Deputy Official Assignee will pay the second and final dividend of ss—■ making 20s in the pound—ln the estates of H. and R. Friedlander.

Sydenham Borough Council last night passed a resolution protesting against the Local Government Bill being proceeded with this session.

The Secretary to the Wellington Hospital Trustees acknowledges the receipt of £75 15s, collected by Mr Luke, Chinese missionary. The Otago Central Railway League has adopted a new constitution, admitting of women becoming members. It was decided on Monday to express satisfaction with the prompt decision of the Govern ment in the matter of the suggested deviation at the Taieri lake. We draw attention to an advertisement which appears in another column announc ing that the Football Club's social has been postponed till Thursday, September 12. As much time and expense has been taken over preparations for the guests, we expect to see a great crowd there.

Captain Falconer and ten men leava Wellington by the Mawhera for Grey mouth tc-day to blow up the barque Thurso, the removal of which is ordered by the Harbour Board. If the diver has fine weather for the work, the obstruction will be thoroughly removed within a month.

A series of robberies have been com mitted at Fraaertown, Wairoa, the thieves culminating their operations by breaking into the goods shed and carrying off a quantity of flour, sugar and other goods. The local constable being absent on duty, a special constable waß sworn in, and ran the culprits to earf;'. with the aid of an empty revolver. One prisoner subse quently escaped into the bush, but the other was lodged in the luck-up 1 A general meeting of shareholders in 1 the DhertseySaiey^rds. Company, Limited, was held in the Library on Friday, August) 30. The attendance was not large—Mr IT. Stringfellow in the chair. The Secretary reported cash in Bank £20 2,. 4d ; cash in hand £31 ; outstanding accounts, about £8. Proposed by Mr Stringfellow. seconded by Mr Copeland, that a dividend be declared of 4. per .share, payable on September 8. After a discussion on a few minor matters, the meeting closed. A foreign missions meeting will be held in the Baring Square Church tomorrow evening. In the absence of a missionary deputation, the members of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor i have undertaken the conduct of the

annual meeting. Short addresses, bear ing on different phases of missionary work, will be delivered during the evening, and a collection taken up in aid of foreign missions. In view of the attention directed towards foreign mis sjonary work and workers during the last month, there ought to be a large attsnd ance.

At Napier recently, while a gentleman was patting a large St. Bernard dog on the breast, he noticed something very sharp sticking out of hijfl, %nd upon examining the dog, it was discovered that nearly half an Inch of a stout needle was projecting from his breast. It was tightly fixed, and an attempt to move ie by tweezers failed. A pair of pinchers being obtained, the needle was pulled out, when it was found to be a darning needle about three inches long. The dog mast have swallowed the needle while eating, and, as Is not imcomnfjon \n suph eases, it worked its way outward. The usual monthly meeting of the Chertsey School Committee waa held on Saturday Present—Me.grs Oakley (chair man) Copland, Campbell, and Scarlett. The master's report was received, showing the attendance for the month to have

been 53, also complaining of irregular at tendance of two families. The secretary wa9 instructe d to write to those parties, asking them to send their children moxb regularly. The sum of 9._ 4d was received Education, stating that the macrocarpa tref3a had bfien senfc» and * new clock had been ordered for tha school. Accounts to the araounb of £6 2s 8d were passed for payment. The result of the voting by Parents, as to whether a railway excursion, or tho usual treat should be given to the children this year, showed opinion to be, if anything, in favor of the former. The Committee wished to convey their con gratulations to the master for having uken unto |u mse lf a wife, wishing him and Mrs Todd every joy and happiness, The meeting then closed, . iNomESTiON-How much thought has Deen bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon thia universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relap £ e by a otfu * se £ a purifying, soothing and tonic medicine !It acts directly on ihe stomach, liver and bowels—then in directly, though no less effectively, on the brain, neryes, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions Dyspepsia need no longer be the Jj££ *} *£JSS.SIdS™^.. chronic and* distressing cases of impaired «£*•{, «-» £2s*U %£& mis.

' - The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waterton Clearbrook Lodge, 1.0.G-T„ waa held in the Library Hall on Friday night. Bro S. W. Norrish, G-T. pre sided, and there was a fair attendance of members. Three persons wsre initiated ; into the Lodge, ani after the usual busi ness was transacted the Lodge was thrown open to the public, fully one hundred and fif _y were present, and the meeting that followed was in every way satisfactory. An excellent programme waa provided, every item of which was rendered in a manner that reflected credit on the per formers. Stirring addresses were given by the Rev C. Abernethy and Mr S. S. Chapman, while songs were contributed by Messrs Hopwood, Dakerp, Warren, and Misses Watson, Dunn, Henderson, Taylor; recitations by Mes.rs Living stone and S. Anderson j reading by Mr Ffenderson. A dialogue, given by Misses Watson, McLauchlan, Tredinwick, Wil liams, Huston, and Mr George Rtohardeon added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening* After a vote of thanks had been accorded to the various performers the Lodge closed. A commotion was caused in Queen Street, Waimate, recently, by the efforts of two police officers to lock up a drunken 1 womannamed Mary Vincent, who declined ,to walk, and eventually lay down and kicked and screamed vigourously. She had been arrested at the railway station, > and was brought as far as Mrs Kett's Hotel. A wheelbarrow was then borrowed and the prisoner, whose legs had to be tied to the handles of the barrow, was • trundled along straggling and ÜBing bad ; language energetically. By this time a crowd had collected, and as the constables ' had sufficient work to hold the woman in > the barrow, a bystander was called upon I in the Queen's name to wheel it, This he reluctantly did, with the result that the • barrow and its contents were capsized »' almost immediately. A second onlooker . waa then called on, and he proving more fitted as a shaffcer the procession moved on • again, and in a short time the police station was reached. The woman was brought before the court and was sent to Lyttelton gaol to do six months' hard labour. She was in receipt of charitable aid, and the Mayor of Waimate, who was on the bench, said it cost the country £100 a year to maintain her children in the " industrial schools.

COMMERCIAL.

London, August 31 Tallow—Medium mutton 21s 6d; beef, 20b 6d.

The English wheat market has declined 6d, the Continental is dull, and the Ameri can ia changing a little for the better. Danish butter is quoted at 108s.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is ths Meteorological report for the week ending August. 30, 1895 i —

The rainfall during the month of August waa as follows :— Alford Forest 602 inches, Alford Station I'2o inches.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expressed by our conesaondetUsl

THE SABBATH.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—ln reading about the Sabbath in your valuable paper last night, I think there is a mistake where It is stated that Christ appeared to ekven disciples on the day he rose from the dead. We are taught in our Sunday School that Jesus appeared to ten disciples that day, Thomas being absent. The following Monday Thomas was present. John xx, 19, 24, 26 verses.—l am, etc.,

Scholar, P.M.S.S.

The Local Government Bill.

Tii« BoTong-H Council.

The adjourned special meeting of the Ashburton Borough Qounoil, to consider the Local Government Bill, was held last evening. Present —His Worship tho Mayor (Mr J. Scaly) and Councillors Thomas, Bird, Paul, Collins, Reid, Brooke, and Rule.

His Worship the Maypr said he was pleased to see so good an attendance, but. he did not see they could do much under the short notice they had had. He had re ceived from the Municipal Association a summary of the Bdl; also a letter from the President, stating that the executive com mittee had resolved that the conference be held during the first week of next sess!&% and not earlier, unless, in the opinion of the President, the Local Government Bill is likely to pass this session, in which case the President may call the conference at any time. He thought the best course would be to pass a resolution, recommending that the Bill be held over till nex;t session, and to ask their member of Parliament to support this course. Tlie matter required serious consideration at their hands.

Cr Bird proposed that the Council re commend the members for the district to urge Government to postpone consideration of the Bill till next session.

This was seconded by Cr Paul.

Cr Collins moved an amendment that this Council disagree with the provisions of the Local Government Bill, and proteßt against its becoming law. Qrs Thomas and Brooke thought a confer ence of the local bodies in the neighborhood Should discuss the matter together, with, a vipw to 3ome agreement. Cr Rule seconded Cr Callins v amendment.

With the oonsenfc of the movers the amendment was. embodied in the resolution, and carried unanimously as one resolution.

Cr Thomas moved that a letter be v»ritten to the Hampstead Town Bc^fd, and the member of thQ UjjjSW Ashburton Road Board for A^enton ward, with a view to h^dluga conference to consider the Local Government Bill as aflecting their position. This was seconded by Cr Brooke and carried unanimously. The meeting then olosed.

BUSH FIRES.

Sydney, September 2

For eighty miles north of Dungog, the country has been swept by bush fires, and hundreds of cattle are being killed to save them from starvation. The losses in grass, crops, and fencing are enormous. In the Gloucester district a mob of 150 cattle is sur rounded by fires, and burned to death. Drovers had taken refuge in the river to escape a similar fate. Six shops have been destroyed by fire at Oobar.

ST. BURNARD DOGS.

These, as is well known, carry means of rescue to stricken wayfarers. Wolfe's Schnapps carries with it health and robust ness,

One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Meroury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throngfaout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midlahd Gouhs«» Osya Co MSAmr, lauotlp, BBgleraa

The Earthquakes.

Wellington, September 2 The Postmaster at Taupe wires:—9.47 a.m, —We are still having a few earthquakes, but Tongariro is steaming up merrUy, and this has relieved people's minds The hotel keepers have nearly obliterated all marka of damage.

A correspondent wires to the Association: --" The report of August 27, referring to earthquakes in Tokaanu waa exaggerated. There were a good many slight shocks on that date, but there have been none since. None but a few timid people feared that the ' bottom would fall out'; it is like to last as long as ever it did."

SWEPT OUT TO SEA.

Paris, September 1 While bathing at Biarritz, the tide swept Alexander, King of Servia, and his swimming master out to sea. The King, who exhibited great presence of mind, managed to save himself, but hil attendant was drowned.

ACCIDENT TO A QUEEN

Brussels, September 1 The Queen of the Belgians, while hunting to-day at Spa, was thrown from her horse and received injuries to her head. Though she is confined to bed the wounds are not believed to be of a serious nature.

The Horrible Discovery.

Sydney, September 2 Thomas Meredith Sheridan, chemist, principal of the British Musical In stitute, and Edward Thomas, were ar rested at the Institute rooms in con nection with the Woolloomooloo mystery. The detectives discovered that the box had been purchased at a city warehouse on Saturday morning, and traced it to Sheridan's rooms where, it is alleged, a, number of in struments were seized stained with blood and giving other indications that they had been used in the perform ance of an operation. Signs of the

recent presence of a decaying body were also found. The victim has been identified as Jessie Nicholls, 23, the unmarried daughter of a farmer re siding at Mulgrove, near Windsor.

At the inquest the ' mother gave evi dence that her daughter left home on Tuesday morning with the alleged in tention of posting a letter and never returned, and her latter movements were unknown.

A man named Sewell and a woman named Sarah Jackson, caretakers of the institute, have been arrested on a

charge of complicity. Miss Nicholls had been engaged for two years and a half to a young farmer, who was the prospective heir to a rich uncle, who threatened to disinherit him if he

married the girl. Previous to leaving home she asked to be allowed to visit her friends in Sydney. The mother

objected, and hid her clothes to prevent her going. The girl was only dressed in a wrapper and underclothing when she left. After her disappearance her mother went to her lover, who said that he was responsible for her daughter's condition. She was going to the city to hide her shame. He

offered to marry her, but she refused; Mrs Nicholls came to Sydney on Thursday, and ascertained that her daughter had stayed a day with her friends, had procured clothes and left. under the pretence of returning home. An unsuccessful search ended in her reading an account of the finding of the body in to day's papers. Sydney, September 3 The woman Jackson states tlaat a certain operation was performed on the girl Nicholls on Tuesday last, and the girl died on Friday. She informed Sheridan, president of the British Medical Institute, who. went up stairs to see the body, and then replied Jthat he would open the abdomen, to ascer tain, as he said, the cause of death. The mother of the girl JSicholls is in a state of utter collapse, and grave fears are entertained for her reason. Her condition is very serious indeed. Sheridan has already served a long sentence for an ofience of a similar

nature. This was about ten years ago, when he was convicted at Dariinghurst Court on a charge of being connected with an illegal operation, and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment. He has not been out of gaol very long, and had occupied the place in Elizabeth street for a few months only. Judging by the instruments, drugs, and docu ments found in his place, an illegal medical business of an extensive nature had been conducted there.

The Catterthun.

Sydney, September 2 At the Oatterthun enquiry, a letter was read from the Seal Rocks fisher men stating that they had discovered reefs not marked on the chart in the. vicinity of the wreck. Captain Hall said that he did not believe in the discovery. The charts were correct, and he was confident that he had ascertained the rock on which the steamer had struck. The Chinese steward deposed that be had supplied the ladies with lifebelts. Mr Crane said that he saw the ladies when the water in the saloon was above their kaees. They then had no belts. He was confident that some never got any, though when the danger was realised everything possible was done. The officers, he thought, were too long realising that time was being wasted. Fully ten minutes elapsed after she struck before any passengers were called, and the ship foundered three or four minutes afterwards.

THE SHOOTING CASE

Perth, August 31 The man who shot himself was Richard Carrow, not Oanomman, as mentioned in Friday's telegram. He is believed to be a gentleman well known in the Government service in Wellington.

RODY FOUND.

Adelaide, September 1 The body of the man "Willis has been found. He evidently committed suicide by hanging"

A severe rheumatic pain iv the left shoulder had troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a well known druggist of Dcs Moines, Iow», for over six months. At times the pain waa so severe that he could not lift anything. With all he could do he could not get rid of it until he applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm ' I only made three applications of it,* he says, * and have since been free from all pain.' He now recommends it to persons similarly afflicted. It is for sale by fcjje Anfabttrwm Drug Cowpioy; *

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER *, 1895.



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W'am.ea ' "IAOR SALE. — Lever Wool Presy, D complete, and in good order, cheap —Alfred 'Harbison. 9 19 r^l.O LEP—New six roomed House in 1 Burnett street west. Very low rent. Apply F. H. fcTEEL, Havelock street. 9 18, ) 4 \f ANTED to ler for cropping, abaut '* 35 acres. No rent, on condition land left in grass.—Apply lo C. Wynn- Williams, The Kenn.-Is, Tinwald 9 9 f »10 Farmers—First Class Ploughman i_ and General Farm Hand wants a billet. Apply f'Sobriety," Mail Office 8 212 ( fpO LET.—A five-roomed House with I scullery and every convenience. Apply Mk T. Hughes, Fiton street. Hampstead. 8 210 ANTED Known.—loo Men's and Boys' Strong Elastic Belts at one penny each.—A Orb's Sale. v\f ANTED Known—Thab H. Bair VV stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 VTCTANTED Known—Football Boots, »▼ sure goal kickers; they never fail—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. iXTANTED Known—l have good VV Bluchers, only 4a lid.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A few lots of Remnants left over from sale to ba cleared.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED KNOWN. -The celebrated Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H- Collier, "The Corner." K^WN^Tl_7~Ladies W are invited to call and inspect new designs in Linoleums, etc. Will be landed in a few days.—Mitchell and Turner. ________ WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d,— Ihe Corner, W. H. Collier



WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every day at Mellor's Zea -1 andia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Ten per cent under Christchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. W! ANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is. Some of these were Is 9d wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C. Segers. WANTED KNOWN—Our best quality Men's Waterproof Coats, usual price 65s 6d v to be cleared at 49a 6d.— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known — Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store Is the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. UtTANTED Known—Mothers, be wise » and buy your school boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. POTATO^-. Potatoes.-Mind you get your Potatoes at Fletcher Bros. The quality of our Potatoes _is first-class, and have taken the First Prize at tho Timaru Show four years in succession. Don't forget address— Fletcher Bros,, East Street, Ashburton T F. ANDRE WES & CO.—Sale now -*-^ on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewbs &Co "T Jt XOWEITsEtfDs! Id per packet; !"' Vegetable Seod_, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known fir3i of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Seeds early, because aa the season advances some of the varieties are sold out, and in the past years we have not been able to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. t~~ iHOICE FKUIT-S.—Peaches, bananas, f ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at K. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street,



CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bast in town.—adams, Saunders' Buildings . i ANTED Known—Ladies Lasting f' Slippers only 2s lid—U*ual price, 4s 6d.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. . „ .—.—_ • QP TO DATS SALK—ISO Pairs Girls Boors 2a 6d, 120 Pairs Maids' Boot> 3s 65, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5b 6d. All sizes guaranteed for one week,—A. Obr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 I STOCKTAKING Sale- Mks Alcorn *3 will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, ' Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for ono month previous to stock taking. — Nc?t fSourtkouse, Havelock treet 4 ii/ANTED Known-Small Profits VV and Quick Returns,.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. j WANTED Known— Spectacles, Bye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. \ B&xek's, Optician. j WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width &§d. Moat of these f oods were la 3fd wholesale. Melford louse Sale. Everything reduced.—H, C. Skgeks- ANTED Known— Ulsters 4s lid, Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2s 6d, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels 4|d, Flannels I $|d. —The Corner, W. H Collier i"j|/ATO_D Known—Great Purchase VV of Dress S,tt#J. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Mon's Veilings %U sftsdes, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges #11 &t *s 3d, usual price 2s 3d, ~H. C. Sogers, Mel-; ford House. IIiEAYER and Hymn Books; Photo, S<i_rap and Stamp Albums ; Parlour Games la, greafc variety); School Bags from 6d' each $ Nofcepaper from 6d a packet of 5 quires ; ; Envelopes $0 for 0d ; Photo Frames, and Albums, Vases, Fancy Tea Pots, Toys of various kinds all at. greatly reduced prices for Cash at L. F. An»kbwes and Co.'a Expiration of Lease Sale- 7JL23 "igA/ANTED Known—The Largest and V V Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton.-~Mellor'B Zealandia Boot Store, r^iHEAP Wool makes clieSp Blankets, v-> cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment, of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6d, a marvel at the price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suite from 7s 6d.—Kobert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock street, ,



W anted. ' BOOKS and Stationery. -- A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Wire Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper than ever. Note Address — Tho Little «hop. East street. J. Marsden. Junr. |\WNMakdin Lidies 1 aud children's V' Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina foroß ; also a good assortment oJ Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. .. TT-AN TED--Everyone to call at W Mellor's and geb his price. No one asked to buy. WANTED- People who are in need o Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H Bairstqw. 8 80 WANTED KNOWN. —F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, ©f last Street, next the Corner. Hob Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies' Room a specialty. 1*153 'OTANTK.D Known—6b~Ladies' Blacsk » * and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2s 6d, formerly 103 6d ; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 8s Bd, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2. 9d, 6 and 6J four button Kid Gloves 6d, Uentß Silk Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Ru*_s 6s 6d each.—-Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 220



-AERIVED OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS IN TWEED COATINGS AKD TROUSERINGS. —TAKE NOTICE— , WE Buy Direct from the Mills and considering we have Thirty one branches to Supply, we therefore can give the public the Best Value Obtainable. "VfEW r^EALAND /CLOTHING. imACTORY. —SPECIAL NOTICE— Consider you are Encouraging a Grand Industry. we EMPLOY UPWARDS of 600 HANDS Men's Trousers to Measure, 15s, Colonial Tweed- Men's Suits to Measure, 555, Ashburton Tweed. Men's Rough Serge Suits, 59s 6d, Colonial. NEW ZEAL AUD CLOTHING IJACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



WEDDINC PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS THE Largest and Choicest Stock of New Goods suitable for Wedding Presents is to be found at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. S A_L E X- All Goods marked in plain figures at lowest prices. S- SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. The noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs.



Chamberlain' 1* Cough Remedy gives '.he beat satisfaction of any cough medicine I handle, and as a seller leads all other pre parations in this market. I recommend it because it is the best medicine I ever handled for coughs, colds, and croup. A. W. Baldridge, Millersville, HI For Sftleby Ashbuctoo wwg Company*