MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places ai under, subject to the, necessary altera tions :— SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, For Australian Colonies, and also foi JJnited Kingdom (specially addressed via BriftdisiJ, India China, Japan, &c., per express to connect with Talune, at 12.3G p.m. Due London October 23th. ! ' ""The next mail for thp United Kingdom, Europe, etc., including parcels post parcels, will close on or about September iSth, per Gothic. Due London October 29th.

GAMBLINGSUPPRESSION BILL

i Brisbane, September 12 j In Committee on the Gambling ■ Suppression Bill, an amendment to eliminate the clause exempting Church bazaar lotteries for charitable purposes frpm the operation of the Bill, was .carried against .Government on the casting vote' 1 of jbhe Cjbairmati, The remaining clauses passed without material amendment,

WOLFES SCHNAPPS

Blends readily with the gastric juices which it impels the cellular tissue to secrete in hcaltfoi'vl (manity „ Sl;uu imitations.

FIRE ALARMS

Allenton ... ... ... ... .. one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway .... three tolls Hampatead „_«. .____. ___,___. ».. .„ four tolls

Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1895. THE ARDGOWAN ESTATE.

On all sides the result of the arbitra- j tion as between Government and the j Company owning the Ardgowan estate is accepted as satisfactory. The land was to be taken under the Land for Settlements Act, but as the value put upon it by the Company was about LI 5,000 more than the Govern ment valuation, an appeal was made to the Compensation Court. The Court sat for several days at Dunedin and took voluminous evidence as to the value of the land, its productiveness, and so forth. The value quoted by the many witnesses for both parties to the suit ranged over a considerable area, some quoting £7 and others up to £10. The company fixed the value of their property at £45,890, while Government thought £29,911 should pay for it. The Court, however, after carefully weighing the evidence rejected the inflated values put on the property by the more kindly witnesses for the company, but at the same time put on one side the values of l-hose witnesses* for the Crown who were inclined to hold the property too cheap. A figure was fixed by the Court which has apparently been satisfactory to all parties, and £84,600 has been awardedi i while Government pays the costs of the arbitration. The amount awarded approaches more nearly to the Govern ment estimate of value than it does to that of the company, but while every allowance has to be made for the magnifying power of the spectacles through which the seller views his property and the diminishing power of those of the buyer, the award shows that the company was perfectly justi fied in declining to sell their property at the Government valuation, and Government equally justified in re fusing to pay what the Court's award shows was more than a fair value. It was, of course, only the question of what was a fair price to pay for the land that the Court had to settle, apart from any question of the suitableness of the land for the purpose of settle, ment in the way Government intends to us.c it. This question the Court had nothing to do witb, but in the judg ment there are some points worth noting, and the fact that the judgment was unanimous rather adds to their interest. The Court ruled that if there " are two estates under the same management, and one of them is com. pulsorily taken, and by reason of such compulsory taking an additional burden is thrown on the estate which is left the Court is justified, in estimating the amount of compensation, in considering that circumstance." This is certainly a justifiable view to take of the matter, and we are not at all certain that the fact that the company w?re being compelled to sell, much against their will, a property on which they placed a high value, ought not also to have beee considered. Being a company, as the saying is with no soul to save or body to be kicked, the Court perhaps thought that all sentiment in regard to home associations, and so forth, might very well be dispensed with, but the case might be different when the matter has to be dealt with in thp case of individuals. At Home the ele ment of compulsion is recognised and allowed for in such transactions property taken under Act of Parlia ment for railways,town improvements, harbor extension, etc. But the Court did not touch such questions, sticking loyally to finding out what was the fair selling value of the land taken. But if the compulsory nature of the sale was ignored^ so also was the implied claim of Government for consideration on account of the special object for which the land was wanted, and the expense that would be entailed in the preparation of the land for settlement. Taken altogether, the work of the court may be looked upon as satis factory to both sides.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Wragge predicts stormy weather between Bass Straits ani the Bluff in the next few days.

Correspondence dealing with the loss of lambing ewes, by Dr Leahy, and other important reading matter appears on the fourth page.

During the four days that the designs for the new postage stamps were exhibited in Wellington upwards of |.000 persons paid for admission.

According to a Wellington Press Association telegram, it is stated that a number of the Chinese favour the £100 poll tax, as they are being cut by the new arrivals of their fellow countrymen.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Fire Brigade was held on Thursday even ing for the purpose of electing a lieutenant in ihe place of Mr F. Nokes who had resigned and left the district. Mr J. H, Pauling being the only person nominated was elected to fill the appointment.

At the Dunedin City Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor presented the Royal Humane Society's silver medal to Welby Farl Fisher, and the bronze medal and certificate to Andrew Russell for saving life. Eraser, who tried to land a rope from the Wairarapa wreck and Constable Broberg were"unable to attend to receive their medals. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that the Mariposa takes to Sydney for the Bank of New Zealand eight boxes of gold containing 8203 z of pure gold, valued at £35 000. The Flora takes for Wellington, for transhipment per the Gothic for London, four boxes of gold of low grade, value £3300, and three plga of silver, value £4000. The Model Yacht Club sailed the second heat for Mr Buckley's trophy on Thurs day afternoon at 2 pm. There was a grand breeze, and the race was gob off sharp, Mr R. Murray kindly acting as timekeeper. It was a beautiful afternoon and there was a fair sprinkling of specta tors. The result of the race is as follows: —Whltewing (Mr W. G Murray), 1; Arawa (Mr Lechner), 2 ; Whiteswan (Mr Maodonald), 3; Blackswan (Mr B. Stuart), 4, The Bluebell (Miss Stuart) did not start. A resident In Johannesburg, South Africa, furnishes a Victorian newspaper with the following particulars relative to an experiment in shipping Australian butter to Capetown, where it is nowselling readily at 2* 6d per lb. The butter was shipped by the Aberdeen line of steamers to Capetown, and thence conveyed by rail a distance of J 000 miles, to the diggings. The demand there is already In excess of the supply, and in view of a probable re duction in the railway freights, a result of the completion of a new railway now in course of construction, itis anticipated that the retail price is likely to be soon reduced, and the consumption still further in creased. The enterprising tradesman who has opened the trade is already arranging for its expected development, and is also preparing for the importation of other Australian food products In the form of eggs, poultry, rabbits, cheese and meat.

A most successful social and ball was j held on Thursday evening in the large j grain shed in West street, kindly lent by Mr T. Bollock for the occasion—the wind ing up of the football season. The building was tastefully decorated with f^J w, BS, d evergreens, supplied from Alford Forest by the Springburn foot ballers, and fhg9 furnished by Mr Patching. Plenty of light was afforded by Rochester lamps, lent by Messrs J. Orr and Co., and seats were provided by other friends. The arrangements were in the hands of the Secretary and Com mittee of the A.F.C, who had worked hard to produce the successful results attained. They only commenced work in the shed at 3 p.m., but before 8 o'clock everything was tastefully arranged, and the floor in perfect order. Over two hundred persons were present, and the affair was one of the most enjoyable ofr the kind ever held in Ashburton. Dancing was kept up till after two o'clock on Friday morning. During the evening Mr I F. Henry danced a hornpipe, and Mr R. Upton contributed a Bong «■ The A.F.C Mrs Huffjm's catering gave universal satisfaction. Mr J. Nicholas rffioiated as M.0., Mr Gates' band supplying its usual excellent music, and a lady kindly playing the extras.

Latest advices from New Plymouth, says the Ilaivke's Bay Herald, show that a trial bore has been made to a depth of between 800ffc and 9Qoft, through sand and mck some distance inland, without a sign of oil being as yet visible. The promoter, however, are not without hope of sti iking oil a few hundred feet further down. A sample of sand which has been deposited at this office, obtained from a depth of 810;t, gives indications of quarlz, ironsand", and coal, and seen through a microscope is a very interesting exhibit. Six bores are to be put down by the Sydney syndicate in different localities: and a local Company h*B secured the right 10 operate on a large number of private properties the moment either gives an indication cf the presence of petroleum. A large quantity of oil was obtained from the first bore near the seashore, but it was found that the sea water interfered with operations, ani prevented pure samples being obtained, It is only at a spot near the breakwater where an out crop of oil ia noticeable, and therefore bores put down in other localities are purely experimental. One Box of Clarke's 841 P w is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, mi either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors ; The Lincoln and Midland CountiesDrtjqGompaoy. Lincoln, England

THE BUSH FIRES

m. , . Sydney, September 18 lhe bush fires have paused great destruction amang the splendid timber in the National Park, where a thousand acres were swept clear. Eiree in the Blue Mountains are still raging with unabated vigor, miles upon miles of country being ablaze. In the Braid wood district a tremendous area has been devastated with immense loss of property, and many cattle burned. On the Richmond river a lot ol sugar cane was burned.

INCOME TAX BILL

Hobart, September 12 The Income Tax Bill was read a third time and passed.

THE WOOLLOOMOLLOO HORROR.

Sydney, September 12 AttheadjournedinquestMrsOhapman gave evidence that Miss Nicholls came to the institute on Wednesday morn ing and died on Friday morning. She told Ohapman that she saw the doctor at a friend's house previous to coming. Witness saw no operation performed at the institute. Sheridan arranged for her coming and for the removal of the body. Saw him make an incision in the abdomen after 'death. While fche girl was there Sea'rell was un aware'of anything except that the girl was in the House, Searell has been releasee! on bail.

A RICH REEF

Melbourne, September 12 * [ Two prospectors, working an aban doned shaft near Ararat, struck an enormously rich reef, varying from twenty to thirty inches. The first dish gave an ounce, and subsequent returns were as high as a pound of gold to a dish. Five tons of stone bagged was so rich that armed men were engaged to watch it. Hundreds haye rushed to the place, and are pegging oijt in all cftrectiong.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, September 12 Ths Council met at 2.30 p m. catholic schools The Public Petitions Committee could not recommend the granting of the prayer of tbe Catholics for making it com pulsory for Educ*tion Boards to inspect their schools, considering the examina tion of teachers necessary to succ%s, and that if it was to be imperative on the Boards to inspect, the managers of the schools should not have the option of saying whether or not they would have their schools examined. With respect to granting Catholic schools financial aid, they had no recommendation to make MAJOR BROWK'S CASE The petition of Major Charles Brown, of Taranaki, who was removed from the Commission of the Peace for alleged irregularities in native work, was referred to the Government for con sideration bill-? passed The Servants Registry Offences BUI, and the Donedln Loan Consolidation Bill passed through their final stages CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BILL The Industrial Conciliation and Arbi tration Act Amendment Bill was read a second time WAGBS ATTACHMINT ABOLITION BILL

The Waees Attachment Abolition Bill was reported from Committee with amendments The Council adjourned at 2 30 pm.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

WsllingtoxV, September 12 The Mouse met at 2 30 p.m, THE TARIFF

Captain Russell said that he wa§ con tinually being asked by business men when the tariff proposals would be brought down. The delay was causing very grave concern in business circles.

The Premier said that the Government hoped to have the Bill introduced to morrow night

EATING ON UNIMPROVED VALUES BILL The second reading of the Rating on Unimproved Values Bill was carried by 42 to 11, and the committal set dewn for to-morrow

LAND ARD INCOME ASSESSMENT BILL Mr Ward moved the second reading of the Land and Income Absesement Act Amendment Bill He said that the Bill proposed to fix the dite for-the collection of the land tax on August 17 next, which was necessary in order that the Interest, due should reach London by the November mad. It was also desirable to do thia so as to avoid the issue of Treasury bills. Ib was also necessary to make the date for the collection a fixed one, bo that there might bono misconception in the matter. The fact of collecting the land tax last year on a date that was considered necessary caused some adverse and mist unfair criticism, and it was to prevent tha recurrence of this that he proposed to make the date a fixed one. Under the Bill, the tax could not be collected on an earlier date, but by Order in Council th* collection of the tax could be postponed to a mora convenient date. He hoped that the House would see the propriety and necessity of having a fixedf date. It was proposed to collect the income tax on January 31. No alteration iv the rates of the taxes was proposed in the Bill, The second portion of the Bill dealt with the land tax in respect of native lands fn conclusion Mr Ward said that the collection will be made about the middle of October.

Captain Russell blamed Ministers for injuring the credit of the colony last year by stating if the land tax were not collec ted by a cerrain date the colony would nofe be able to pay interest. As to Mr Ward's excuse for the collection of the land tax it seemed to him (Captain Russell) th%l their system of finance must be an exceed ingly weak or.c if the Treasurer's reasons were correct. He deprecated the collec tion of the land tax in August, as that date would press more heavily on farmers than any other period of the year. If it was necessary to get money to remit intereat fco London, why did the Treasurer nok collect the Income tax at the same time He found no fault with proposals to tax native land. He urged the House to in sisb on annually considering the system of taxation.

Sir Robert Stout objected to clauses 4 and 5, which would abolish the principle of dealing annually with recurring tax ation. The Maoris would be very un justly treated under tha provisions of the Bill

The Premier pointed oat that it was a'ready on the statute book that the tax should be collected on a fixed dite. He defended the proposals In the Bill in regard to native land. He believed thab the natives would not object to them Mr Bell, Mr McGuiro, Mr Allen, and Dr Newman protested against the House being deprived of its right fco deal annually with reourrent taxation Mr Duthie and Mr Buchanan thought that August was the most Inconvenient month for fche collection of the tax Mr Hone Heke objected to that portion of fche Bill dealing with native lands Mr Montgomery preferred to see the land tax retained as an annual tax The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment The House resumed at fc.Bo p m. The debate was continued, the speakers being Mr G W Russell, Mr R Tqompson, Mr Orowther. Mr Buddo, Mr T Mo' Kenzle. and Mr Pirahi

Mr Ward in his reply denied that fche Bill would injure fche farming interest The second reading was carried by 40 fco 14 # THE MINING BILL Mr Oadman moved the second reading of the Mining Act Amendment Bill. He expressed the opinion that for its area New Zealand was one of the richest quartz-reefing districts In the world, and it only required developing to make it still richer. Plenty of outside capital could be obtained for this purpose, and It was proposed under tbe Bill to give oufc>dde capitalists some encouragement to Invest their money in New Zealand gold fisids. Large areas would he allowed for prospecting in order to m et the * lews of cipitsli-rts, and this would had to'the investment of English money in prospect ins? the c3lony

Mr Allen approved generally of the Bill, but thought that the -Minister should try and settle the important question ol turning the tailings into the rivers which so affected mining operations m the South Island

Mr MoQowan thought that by fche Government affording facilities for anpH catlcn of electrical power to crushing operations it would materially assist the industry. The labour regulations should bo rigidly enforced. He had no doubt that in ihe future foreign capitalists would be more than satisfied with the results of »helr investments.

Mr Mills said that if our goidhelds were properly developed they would provide employment for ten times more men than was the case at present. If one-third of the money which was spent on the West Coast and at the Thames had been sunk in ths Marlborough a'ndNeJson goldfields this would have prov d one of the richest quarta-reefing districts In fche colony.

Mr Larnach complimented fche Minis ter on the Bill, but regretted that it did not contain proposals for water conser vation,: so that the areas of land In the South Island which had become the habitat of > rabbits could be worked and considerably increase the field output 0 £ the ool©»y ■ -f. vf

fflß ASHBUBTON OTARDIAU; FRIDAY, SEMEMSBR 18, 1894



,^__ Business Notices * WHAT! WHAT! G, J. NEILL H*s RBXOVEI) to Boractt street, Into the Premises lately occupied by F. NOKES, Bootmaker, AND HAS OPHNED UP WITH A NEW STOCK OF DBAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. These Goods are positively NEW, and they are^ being offered at VERY LOW PRICES. SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS; DON'T I*ORGrET— a J- NE ILL'S NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., Burnett Street, Ashburton. Mangel Wurzel. THE Greatest possible care is taken in growing all our Mangel Seeds. Grown from selected roots, they cannot fail giving tlie greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on for producing tbe greatest weight per acre possible under rich and liberal cultivation. Mammoth Long Red, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard. Turnip Seeds. Turnip Seeds. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from especially selected Roots, by growers of repute in the South of England. Our Seeds of Turnips have been carefully tested in growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but such as are really strongand robust. Carter's Elephant Swede, an immense cropper. Improved Skirviug s Purple Top Swede. Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow. Devonshire Greystone. Mammoth Purple Top While. Field Carrots As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of w 11 shaped Roots from, which the Seeds are grown. James' Scarlet Intermediate Grant's Green Top White Belgian Scarlet's Short Horn, &c, &c. Seed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. HAVE Just received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— AMERICAN EARLY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent flavour E&RLY RUBY—An excellent early variety, similar to the above RATH KIDNEY—A well known and approved variety of good quality LAP3TONS KIDNBY—A well known Kidney variety of good quality, excellent for winter use THE BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for its productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts and frosts, <&c., &c. fgT NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHER BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHURCH. SPRING. SPRING. v The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. THESE UOODS have been selected with great care in London and Man chester, personally by MB W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience of the Home market and knowledge of Ashbuiton wants and requirements enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms Tho Display at "THE CORNER" will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Homa for Dress (foods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves Ties,, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots, You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. W. H- COLLIE Li THE "COBSEB." -



Business Notice . DETERMINED TO GET THE CASH. BEST VALUE IN TUB TBADE THE "BLUE HOU*E/' Next to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET. \ fIpHE Cash is difficult to get hold of, A. and the only solution to the mystery,— OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live within your income, and to do this farmers and householders who intend paying for what they receive must buy in the cheapest market, and to do so you must first find the cash, then find the ''BLUE _HOUSE-" A sovereign is as large as a cart wheel in our eyes Every customer treated alike, the good ones have not to pay for the bad AT THE "BLUE HOUSE." Make no mistake— THE CHEAP "BLUE HOWE" Is the place to study economy, and help you to live within your means Compare Our Prices, We want your money, and we mean to get it. Beautiful Prints 2s lid, 3s lid per dozen But the plum line is a pile of new designs in Washing Prints, all at 4s lid the dress A large stock of Satteens, Zephyrs, Cambrics, Delains, Orepons, Trevesions, Cords, etc., at prices far below the market value, which prices are selling the goods faster than we anticipated. Flannelettes 2s lid, 4s 9d, 53 61 per dozen No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6^ lid the dozen Summer Flanuel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9!j per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 2s 6J, Si lid, 4z 11 pet doz an White Cilico from 2-1 lid up, best quality 5s 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 10J, and Is Silecias 3.Jd aud 51, usual pi ice 41 and 6d 72in Sheeting B£d, lOci, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUS X " Blankets and Rugs at your own price, White and Colored (guilts from 2s lid upwards Iff THE DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffs at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for Qs lid, worth 17s 6d j Cashmere, IVJerino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost » im THE « blue house;" millinery and fancy department. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2s 6d, XJn trimmed Hats from 6d Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge. Corsets in all the best makes from Is lid, 2s 9d,3s lid, 4sodup The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffj and Colars in white and faDcy, all shapes and prices, and the turned back which are of the finest linen ls 91 set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., In every conceivable shade for the ppring and summer trade THE "BLUE HOUSE" CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it- Men's Suits 14s lid, 16a 6d, 17s 9d up Men's Shirts from is each The Blue House leading line is a strong heavy shirt at 2s lid Under Shirts and Pants Is up I A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid Hats, soft, in Black, l^rown and Drab from Is Gd # lined A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pair Handksrchiefs from 3d Belts and ?nj_ces from 6d Gentlemen csmplain that in Ash burton they cannot get a decent Tie or Collar. THE "BLUE HOUSE" Invites inspection, and have opened a stock of Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, etc., which should please the most particular THE "BLUE HOUSE" Leading line in BOOTS and SHOES is a wonder at 3s lid per pair. FLOOROLOTHSand LINOLEUMS At prices twer before heard of; for instance, o feet wide at j s X Id, 3 feet at 10|d up To save money go into East Street, and between J. Orr's and the Clothing factory is a shop painted Blue, T^AT IS TgE "BLUE HOUSE/ 1 AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT. ■9 I<s



Wanted. PRIME Pork Sausages to-nigbt and tc-morrow, (pork guaranteed grain fed) at James Taskbr's. 4d per lb cash. 9 115 TIT ANTED—Visitors to the Christ vv church Exhibition to inspect R, Murray and .Son's fine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93 , __ . ( WANTED to hire for eisy work, Horse and Trap for a few weeks. Apply, "D&utcher," Office of this Paper 9 111 WANTED to Purchase—House of five or six rooms, or suction, in or close to town. Apply, stating price, to X, Office of this paper, 9 91! WANTED KNOWN-AU Accounts' dne to the undersigned are requested to be paid to Messrs Mitchell' and Turner.—Pattjn Bros. TO LET, eight-roomed house with every convenience. Garden stocked with fruit trees. Peter street east.— W. H. Collins and Co. 9 39 WANTED Known — Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store ls the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes. (CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, J Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.™ Adams, Saunders' Buildings MISS BARRATT'S School will re open September 16 inst. Subjects taught—English, Music, Drawing, Latin, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from 13th inst. 9 92 LAWN Tennis, Cricketing Material Fishing Tackle now to hand, and more to arrive shortly; all at lowest prices for Cash. Buy here and don't send to Christchurch. Any lines re quired, if not in stock, will be obtained m soon as possible.—H. M. Jones \\T ANTED KNOWN—We are now VV making a magnificent display ol Linoleums, Carpets, &c, in our New Show Room.—Mitchell ano Turner. VTTANTED Known-Thafc H. Bair VV stow makes to order everj description of Trap Cushions and Trim raings. 8 83 WAN TED KNOWN. -The celebratec Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tamed at W. H Collier, "The Corner." WANTED Known—Bargains to b< had every day at Mellor's Zea andia Boob Store. ii»r ANTED Known—Ten per cen VV under Christchurch prices a Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— People who are in need o Good Strong Durable Furniture ti leave their orders with H Bairstow. 8 81 WANTED Known—Great Purchas of Dress Stuffs for Melford Hous Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, doubl width at ls, Soma of these were ls 9i wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Segers. <1' ANTED — Everyone to call a VV Mellor's and get his price. N one asked to buy. WANTED Known—Mothers, be wis and buy your school boots a Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Greab Purchas of Dress Stuff*. Lot No. 3 extr quality, 'Nun's Veilings all shades, Nay and Black Diagoml Serges all at ls 3d usual price 2s 3d. —H. C, fcEG'ERS, Mcl ford House l/S/'ANTED, Everybody to try a pair c *™ Bouse Slippers, only Is. Mellor' Zealandia Boot Store. jpHOICEIFKUITS7—Peaches, bananas ©ranges, lemons and toimtoes, a H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner Rast street. WANTED Known—Ladies Lastin Slippers only 2s lid—Uaus price, 4s 6d —Mellor's Zealandia Boc Store. WANTED Known-Ulsters 4-! lid Fur Collarettes 3a 3d, Kid Glove 2s Bd, Plushes 2s 6d, Towels 4id, Flannel Bid. -The Corner, W. H. Collier IIFANTED Known.—loo Men's an VV Boy*' Strong E'astic Belts at on penny each.—A Orr's Sale. STOCKTAKING Sale- Mrs Alcorj v ' will give large reductions of Millinery Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses Dress Material, Glassware and Fane, Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, ~ Next Courthouse, Havelocl street WANTED Known—Football Boots sure goal kickers; they neve fail—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. OWN Make in Lidies' and Children' Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment, of Calicoes Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc, at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker 1 Buildings. WANTED Known—The Largest ant Best shop for Evening Shoes ii Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia 800 Store, WANTED Known—Great Purchas of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 grea variety, double width B|d. Most of thes goods were ls 3£d wholesale. M elf on House S#le. Everything reduced.—H. C Segeks, ANTED KNOWN. - F. S Jeffries, leading Confectione and Fruiterer, of East Street, nest th Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Te; and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies I Room a specialty I*lsj ■"ffiFASTED " Known—Small Profit* VV and Quick Returns.—Mellor'! | Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Ey< Protectors, Goggles, Folders, anc everything in the optical line at S, Salek's, Optician. BOOKS and Stationery. — A verj choice selection of Plain anc Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Book?, School Books, Win Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheapei than ever. Note Address — The Litth Stop, East street. J. Marsden, Junr. f> EDUCED PRICED for CaOi this *■ month for Boofes, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toy*;, Etc. Fancy lUlaee a»d China ware, Photo Frames and Albums, Scrap and Foreign Stamp Albums, Fire Screens, Cricket and Tennis Material, Balls, Etc. School Bags, Straps, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, ftlld Desks, Etc., all at reduced prices for Oabh;-~L., F« ANfI&WJfiS $ Co. CHEAP Wool makes .cheap Blankets, 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 eiyer they have been in New Zealand. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27a 6d, a marvel at t,bi price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from''7b (sd.'~Rob_eg¥ Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Haveloek gtj?eety



Wanted, UP TO DATE SALK—ISO Pairs Girls Boots 2s 63, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots 3 j 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4a 6d, Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5a 6d. All sizes-guaranteed for one week,™A. Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 8" OHO7ITBOOKi^¥^I'BILLSH~ED PRICES FOR THIS UEEK CASH. Review of Reviews for August now in, 9d each. New Books, Magazines. Sorr.eth.ir g to Read, Comic Papers.—H. M. Jones. ANTED KNOWN—Art Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to be seen in our New Show Room. A beautiful promenade. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton.. WANTED Known-Men's Suite 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d. The Corner. W. H. Collier FARM SEEDS, Farm Seeds.— Fletcher Bros have just received their New Season's stock of Turnip and Manuel Seeds, All guaranteed grown from selected roots. Although these are first-class seeds we intend to sell them at lower prices than they have ever been sold before.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. WANTED Known—l have good Bluchers, only 4s lid.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. F. ANDKEWES _&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. Andrewes & Co U LOWER SEEDS, Id per packet: V Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known firm of Nimmo and Blair, Ordei your Seeds early, because as the season advances some of the varieties are sold out, and in the past years we have nol been able to replace them.—Fletcheb Bros., Ashburton. €¥TANTED Known—6o Ladies' Blacl * ▼ and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2a 6d formerly 10s 6d ; 100 Pairs of Whiti Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 3s 6d Umbrellas ls lid, Corsets 2s 9d, 6 and 6; four button Kid Gloves 6d, Wents Sill Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Rujji 3s 6d each.—Andrew Orr's Sale. 6 221 -AEEIVED OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS IN TWEKD COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS —TAKE NOTICE— WE Buy Direct from the Mills an< considering we have Thirty one branches to Supply, we therefor can give the public the Rest Valu Obtainable. VTEW r/EALAND pLQTHLNC TPACTORY. —SPECIAL NOTICE— Consider you are Encouraging a Gran Industry. we EMPLOY UPWARD 3 of 600 HAND Men's Trousers to Measure, Iqs, Colonial Tweed. Men's Huits to Measure, 555, Ashburton Tweed. Men's Rough Serge Suits, 59s 6d, Colonial. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS WEODINC PRESENT! THE Largest and Choicest Stock o "New Goods suitable for We4djtng Presents is to be found at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. S A_L E X- All Goods marked in plain figurei at lowest prices. s. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET* The noted place for sound anc reliable workmanship in watch repairs.



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