European and Other Foreign Items

'♦ London, Jun • 2> Professor Foster, of Trinity Mv ci College, sails by the Qrtouz to examine the centres in Australia. He will begin in September. Surprise is expressed at the rumoured refusal of Sir J. Forrest to appoint Sir W. Robinson Agent General for "Western Australia, without salary > on the ground that an objectionable pre cedent would be created if no salary was accepted for such an office. It ig understood that Sir W. Robinson was prepared to accept bare expenses, in the same way as Sir B. Herbert does. It is rumoured in Tientsin that Japan is fortifying the Oorean frontier. Constantinople, June 26 As Turkey resents the desire of Bul garia to interfere in Macedonia, the latter has recalled her envoy from Constantinople. The position is critical. Cabio, June 28 The Egyptian Government has agreed to a Convention inflicting the same penalties upon the buyers ef slaves as upon the sellers.

Imperial Parliament.

_ _4» London, June 25 Another Conference of Unionist leaders is taking place, after which Lord Salisbury will visit the Queen. It is believed that all difficulties in the way of an early dissolution have been removed. Mr Herbert Gladstone declares that it is the intention of his father to hold aloof from the election struggle. Lord Salisbury had an audience with the Queen at Windsor to-day, when he kissed Her Majesty's hand. Mr A. J. Balfour becomes first Lord of the Treasury and Mr Chamberlain Oolonial Secretary. Mr Gladstone, in the course of an interview, said he did not intend to renew political work or assist in the general election. It is announced that the following portfolios in the new Ministry have been allotted:—Lord Salisbury 8 Pre mier and Minister for Foreign Affairs ; Sir M. Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Earl Devonshire, President of the Council; Mr Goschen, First Lord of the Admiralty. The Pacific Fisheries, the Judicial Committee, and the Colonial Judges Bills, have passed in the House of Lords. Jane 26 Although Lord Salisbury was willing to surrender the Foreign Office to the Duke of Devonshire, the latter pre ferred to be President of the Council, with the headship of the Consultative Council on Imperial Defence, entrusted by the Executive with carrying out army reforms. Mr McCarthy intends to appeal to the Irish at Home and abroad for election funds. The Times says Mr Chamberlain's desire to draw closer the ties between England and the colonies influenced his choice of a portfolio. The dissolution is expected to take place in the second week in July. It is reported that the Liberals are unprovided with candidates for 170 seats. The Liberals promised to afford Lord Salisbury reasonable assistance to pass the remainder of the estimates. It is understood that Mr Gladstone questions the wisdom of Lord Rose bery's resignation. Mr McCarthy's appeal for election funds calls upon the Irish to reinforce the cause of autonomy against its bitterest enemies. Mr John Redmond states that the Parnellites intend to contest every seat in Ireland.* Mr Henry Chaplin becomes Presi dent of the Board of Agriculture. It is expected Sir Henry James will be Home Secretary, and Lord Halsbury Lord High Chancellor. The Hon. A. J. Balfour, in an elec tion address, blames Sir W. V. Har court for refusing to dissolve Parlia ment. He refrains from explaining the Government policy, excepting that he said that not by destruction^ ancient institutions or restless manipulation of constitutional machinery, would the Government imperil the security of the domestic progress of the country. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Mr Go3 chen, Hon. A.. J. Balfour and Mr Chamberlain leave on ar» electioneering tour to-day. The House will adjourn on Monday

A France- Chinese Treaty.

, — ; _^ : . London, Jane 25 Ohina has concluded a convention defining the Northern boundary of the French possessions in the Indo-Chinese Peninsula, making the French arid Chinese territory contiguous, from the Mekong to Laokai. France thus absorbs the territory required to con stitute the buffer State supposed to be set up between the French and English possessions. The Franco-Chinese Treaty permits the unlimited extension of the Tooquin Railway. Great Britain was not consulted upon the treaty.

Midland Railway.

. _i # —_— London, June 25 The New Zealand Midland Railway Company has convened a meeting of bondholders to protest against the attitude of the New Zealand Govern ment in resorting to the Courts.

Royal Marriage.

London, June 25 The marriage of the Duke of Aosta to Princens Helen, second daughter of the late Comte de Paris, was celebrated in Kingston to-day in tho presence of a large gathering of royalties.

Exchange of Compliments

Berlin, Jane 26 In the Spring the Emperor will send n squadron to the ports of France.

The Timber Industry.

Wellington, June 26 A deputation representing the saw millers waited on the Minister of Railways and urged a reduction in the rates for carriage of white pine by rail. They pointed to the ijood demand for that class of timber in Australia, but the present prices and freight only loft 33 per 100 feet at the mill wlr'ch was insufficieno for working expenses. Th°y suggested a reduction of 7d per 100 feet. The Minister promised to give the mutter full consideration, but could not say ihat the rate asked for would be given effjot to.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY. (Before Messrs D. Thomas and T. E. Upton, J.P.'s. Fcriotjs Dbiving.—A resident, who ad mitted riding furiously over Ashburton bridge on Sunday last admitted the offence, and was fined 2a 6d and costs 53 or forty eight hours imprisonment. Civil Cases. -H. Zander v George Wat son, claim 8s 6d, for a knotter. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff. Defendant ad mitted ordering the knotter for his father, John Watson, and admitted that the article had been delivered, but disclaimed any liability on his own account—Plaintiff said he had frequently sent the accounts to de fendant. His father had also promised to pay it.—The Bench said one of the Watson'd would have to pay and they would adjourn the case for a fortnight for the evidence of Mr Lambie, who had fetched the knotter from Zander's.—H. Zander v Robert Gallagher, £5 Is lOd for goods. Judgment for plaiotiff for-amount claimed and costs. Judgment went by default with costs in the following cases:—Baker Bros v E. Price £2 15i, Orbell v J. Mathieson £1 16s 9d, liquidator of Ashburton Working Men's Co-operative Company v W. H. Paget, Mr Purnell for plaintiff, £1 10s ; samn v Taylor, It's 6d ; same vT. Rodford, £1 lOd. Defendant was allowed a month to pay in.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Crispi.

. + Roaits, Juo6 26 The Chamber has declined to further enquire into the charges against Signor Criepi.

WARSHIP ASHORE

Rome, June 26 The Italian warship ISardigna, is, ashore at the Great Belt.

THE REDFERN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

, Sydney, June 26 Mrs Quodling, who claimed £10,000 for the loss of her husband in the Redfern railway accident, was awarded L 2600. Doctor Maher claims L 30.000 for injuries, on the ground he is disabled and cannot practice.

Customs Tariff.

Melbourne, June 26 In the Legislative Council the Hon. 0. Sargeant moved that the Govern ment invite a convention of other colo nies, with full povfer to arrange for assimilating the various Customs tariffs. The debate was adjourned.

THE RECIPROCAL TREATY

Adelaide, Juno 26 In the debate on the Addtess-in- Beply, the treaty entered into with New Zealand came in for severe strictures at the hands of the Opposi tion.

THE DEAN COMMISSION

«> Sydney, June 26 The Dean Commission is likely to reopen to hear the evidence of some of the jurymen who convicted Dean. It is alleged that some jurymen express the opinion that if they had heard the evidence given before the Commission they would have acquitted the prisoner.

BOILER EXPLOSION

♦ ■■ — Meibourne, June 26 A boiler, attached to a sawmill at Haywood, burst. Two men named Barclay and Barman were killed, and two others seriously injured.

DAVITT

Sydney, June 26 Mr Davitt leaves for Ireland, via San Francisco, by the July steamer.

GOLD

Sydney, Jane 26 Rich stone has been struck in the Victory mine. It is estimated to yield 12ozs of gold to the ton.

The Bankers' Conference

Tlte Proposed! Mill. Melbourne, June 26 As the outcome of the recent Bankers' Conference, it is expected that the BUI, whe.i drafted, will prin cipally deal with the note issue. The existing issue by Banks is to be given up, and the Government note issue be controlled by a commission, partly nominated by the Government, and partly by the Banks. The Banks are to provide coin against the issue, of which 70 per cent will be invested in colonial 4 per cents, and 30 per cent will be retained. The gold issue will be allocated to the Banks in proportion to the existing issues and deposit liabilities, and notes are to he a legal tender exchangeable for gold at the chief offices of the Banks. Emergency issues will be allowable on the deposit of 20 per cent of coin and 80 per cent of approved Government securities. The profits derived from investments in stock after deducting expenses of management are to be divided equally between the Banks and the Govern ment,

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Pbrth, June 26 Parliament has been opened. The Speech declared that the finances were thoroughly sound, and that the credit of the colony was excellent. It mentioned that the Government pro poses to undertake deep boring in Ooolgardie, and intends to reduce the duties on the necessaries of life.

.'!!_ A^IBUETON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1895.



There were still thicfcy witnesses to bo examined in the case against Coker's Hotel, Christchureh, thin morning, so that the case couid not be finished to-day. The Timaru Herald describing the sfa*e of affairs at the harbor says :—At high tide on Tuesday an enormous sea was running, and pouring over the outer arm of the breakwater to a great depth, and making * magnificent display alongside the mole at the break. The heaviness of the sea may be gauged by the fact that the surf piled up the shingle alongside thj breakwater to a greater height than «ver before, and it wuuld probab y have piled it atill higher, but that the force of [' the surf was weakened by the escape of ! vast quantities on the mole before the crest of the shingle was reached. Hi therto a hump on the shingle only a little seaward of the old block ground had re corded th« highest surf wash, a reminder of a great swell some years ago. Tuesday night's raised a higher one.' Some heavy masses of spray fell on the wharfj an indication of their force being seen in the fact that the heavy iron traversp truck atthe end of thewh*rf linps, which was fastened with a strong chain, was bn ken adrift, lifted off its rails and slewed round, smashing in its course a stout hardwood stop whichhadbeen well spiked down. The storm brought a lot of shingle op to the mole. The sea-face crossed the parapet shelf at 910 ft, and the bottom monolith at 990 ft. The sea had p;onfl down a good de*l on Wednesday svening but was still very high. Impukities is the blood—-We have seen hosts of letters from people who have re aeived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. 1 his is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gses on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought bo light, and we can with the utmost confidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of r testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture ia sold everywhere, fct 2a 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes



One Box of Clakke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to care all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guaranteed free frojn Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midlanp Counties DbuoCoMPAnY, Lincoln, England Rhkumatisbi,— Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma fcism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle give* relief. Price l(ta, post free. J. W. Qltyton, P,O, Bo* 234, Dunedio,



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles 1b ljd, 2b 9d, and Us, by all Medi cine Vendom throughout) the world. A pimple, wf* »od otrtalo remedy.



Entertainments- j deTf^l "tTo ~w~B' Hall,, ASHBUETON. Lessee and Proprietress Miss Frances Ross (Late of Daly's Theatre, London). Business Manager - Mr Chas. Angus Secretary - - - Mr Reg. Norman Scenic Artisfc - - Mr A Inglenon - Stage Manager -MrA. E Graenaway Ass Stage Manager - Mr W. J. Beresford Property Mister - - Mr T- Mullei Musical Director - Mr A. Consfcerdine ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, JUNE 28. FRANCES BOSS' LTRAMAiIC AND COMEDY COMPANY. Grand Production of Robertson's World Renowed Comedy in 3 acts, entitled CA*TB. " True hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood." OAST OF GHARACTERS- Hon. George D'Alroy - Mr A E Greenaway Captain Haw tree - • Mr WJ Beresford Eccles - - - Mr George Melville Sam Gei ridge Mr Hans Phillips, Dixon - - - - Mr Wilton Power Esther Eccles - • Miss Frances Ross Polly Eccles - - Mies loa Laurence Marquise De St Maur - Miss Marion Medway SYNOPSIS OFISOENERY. Act I. The Little House at Stangate. Cjtjktship.—"When People love, there's no such thing as money; it don't exist. A lapse of eight months between Acts I and 11. Act 11. Lodgings in Mayfair. Matrimony, " Bee, Your wife cries when she should be proud of you ! " A lapse of twelve months between Acts 111 and IV. Act 111. Return to the Little House at Sung Ate. Widowhood.—" Nobody's a mistake, he don't exist I" Nobody's no . body ! Everybody's somebody.



Act lit. from Shakespeare's Idyllic Comedy, As You Liilce It. Orlando ... Mr A. W. Gresnaway Rosalind ... Miss Frances Rosb Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, la. Box office at Mr F. Clark's. Doors open at 7.15 p.m.; Commence 8 p.m. ; Carriages 10.30 p.m. Acting Manager (Advance), 6 204 A, BRAKDON CREMMiR. ' enclers. < T B N B B ft~¥] pENDERS are invited f.>r Making i about Sixty Chains of Diain— Plough and Scoop Work Also, for Ploughing 250 seres Stubble Land Tenders CLOSE on SATUR DAY, July 6. Specifications and Conditions may be seen at Mail Office, or on application to E. H. IiOBSON, 6 205 Manager Lowcliffa Estate. Mr Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1895. "1 E? OA/^TCS Oranges, 5 Mandarins, -*•*-' 2 Lamons. 5 Passion Fruifc, ALFRED HARRISON, 6 185 Auctioneer. Friedlander and Co. SEED WHEAT. » > WE HAVK FOR S4LE HUNTERS' WHITE, grown from Waikiri Seed ; ;ilso TLiSCAN and PEARL. 6 101 FRIEDLANDER & CO.



He [Invested Only >?& 6d There is a man who has spent the past twenty-five years of his life exploring for gold and other minerals in Queensland, New South Wales,, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand, He has no doubt picked up some money, yet he says that the investment of 7s 6d brought him in bigger returns than any other lie ever made. Yet, hold on a minute. Don't let us jump to the conclusion thot we can all get rich out of the proceeds of 7s 6i till we hear further from this financier. He has a humorous way of patting a serious thing, for which we should like him all the more. Some folk have no idea that sound sense and genuine fun are twin brothers, but they are all the same: Our friend's name i 3 William Biomfield Peck, and he lives at Russell, New Zealand, a long way off. He says it is a lovely country and intends to stay in it the balance of his days. As he landed in Australia, from England, in 1866, he has been there long enough to know what he ia talking about. He advises persons of limited means who would like to become small landholders to emigrate to New Zealand; Still, he reminds us that in the end we must pay for what we get. The calling of a prospector, for instauee, said Mr Peck, is is full of hard work. Besides, ifc entails rough living, suah as salt junk, soddened damper, with tea in bucketfuls. One must have the digestive capachy of an ostrich or an anaconda to stand that diet for long. It must therefore be taken as proof of the good machinery inside of my system, when I mention (hat I actually stood it for nearly twenty-five years My punishment was delayed, you see, but it didn't fail. At last the climax came, and 1 was pro-traced with agonising pain in the stomach and all the other symptoms of a profound derangement of all the digestive organ 3 I had to knock off work and cease all exertion. I was imbued with disgust with all things mundane. I believe that dyspepsia is responsible for a large portion of the world's suicides ! Mr Peck's conjecture is exactly parallel with the fact as set forth in the official statistics of all civilised countries. No other disease so demoralises and depresses human nature. It attacks the secret strongholds of the reason and drives people insane; it stupefies the sensibilities ; it turns men and women into selfish, useless, nuisances; it impels them to commit crime. All this in addition to their own desolation and suffer ing. Yes, Mr Peck is quite right. But to get back to what he says about himself. At the advice of a friend—Mr W. Williams of this place—l began to take the far-famed Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. What result did it have ? I'll tell you : It has transformed me from a prematurely old man into one quite regenerated. I am a rapid eater and can't break myself of the bad habit. Hence I make it a point to keep a bottle by me always and an oc casional dose when necessary to set me right. I can safely assert ihat the investment of 7s 6d in Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup was the best I ever made in all my chequered career. You may depend that I prescribe this medicine to all and sundry people I come in contact with. Prior to using it I spent pounds at different, but only got partial relief. The Syrup seema to make straight for the seat of the trouble. I pen these lines just to show other sufferers the way out. There are any number of re spectable persons here who can attest the truth of what I have written.—Respectfully (Signed) Wm. Bromfield Peck, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, July 2, 1892. We don't call for witnesses. Mr Peck's tale is frankness and truth itself. We hold out our hand in greeting across the sea Dyspepsia is a living death, and Mother Seigel gives new life. Millions sing that chorus. Aut he had better eat slower. Write again and tell us you are doing so. Friend Peck.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON BRANCH AMBULANCE SOCIETY. T> AND AGING PRACTICE will be held JJ for Ladies on SATURDAY NEXT, atop.m, and for Gentlemen on MON DAY EVENING following, at 8 p.m. Members are requested to bring their own bandages, H. A. MACK AY. 6 203 Hon Sec. THE TTN^ALD~HARRIERS^ VyiLL MEET AS FOLLOWS :— FRIDAY, June 23—Watcrton, Ham TUESDAY, July 2-Oairnbrae, Ham FRIDAY.. July 5-Mr ,1 O'Grady's, Ham MONDAY, July 8-Dromore, Ham THURSDAY, July 11—Kennels, 2pm Qualification day FRIDAY, July 12-Waterton, Ham MONDAY, July 15—Cross Roads below Wincbmore, Ham FRIDAY, July 19-Winslow, lpm MONDAY, July 22-Mr J O'Grady's, Ham , . THURSDAY, July 25-Kennels, 2pm Qualification day G. A. M. BUCKLEY.



Sf. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. SERVICES will be condue'ed on Sunday next by the Rev H. Purchas, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The Rev T. A. Hamilton will hold services in the Mount Somers district as under:— ; Mount Somers, 11 a.m., (holy com munion) Stavely Hall, 3pm., (holy communion) Alford Forest, 7 p.m. A meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Stav9ly Hall, to torm a local committee. Those willing to act, who are living at a distance and unable to attend the meating will kindly write to the Rev T. A. Hamilton, c*re of Mr Goldsmith, Stavely Sister Edith will address the Mother's Union on Wednesday, Ju Ty 3, at 3 p.m.; and the Girls' Friendly Society at 7 p.m., in St Stephen's schoolroom. 6 190 UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. 1"O be fold by Public Auction on SATURDAY, June 29, at W. H, Paget's Blacksmith Shop — I Pair Bellows, 1 Anvil and Tools, 1 Vyce. 1 Cramp, 1 Drilling Machine, 7 Pair Tongs, 4 Bars of Iron, and Sundries. Sale at 11 30 a m. A. M. PEARSON, 6 206 Bailiff. __^_ ______ T HAVE for Sale Prime Samples of TUSCAN, PEARL and HUNTERS. DAVID THOMAS, 6 U0 Ashbarton.



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HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to intimate that I have jut>t landed a Large and Varied Stock of f*nns. tiling. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle L< adme, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNiIft'N.



ESTATE OF DR, TWEED, DECEASED. A LL Accounts owing to the above Estate which are left unpaid after June 30, will be sued for without further notice. All accounts to be paid to Mr R. B. Restell. CHAS. W. PURNELL, 6 137 Solicitor for the Executrix. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURAJSCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON, FIRE AND MARINE. Capital-JS£J,SOO,OOO TTTE are prepared to accept risks at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER AND CO., AGENTS. 68



BUSINESS NOTICE. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY ov NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED. A BRANCH AGENCY Of the above Company, will be OPENED AT ASHBURTON. ON SATUEDAY, the 22nd INST., Under the Management of MR W. WALLIS. The business will he cirried on at Offices situated in MOORE STREET, near Bank of New Zealand. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. Christchurch, Friday, June 14, 1395. Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, HOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Cut-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latest productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladies and children; also, Fashion Journals Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lesions given in Fancy Work. THE ?ANOY REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Agents for — Dye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10 TRESPASS NOTICE. AJSY person trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date in pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLIAMS, 86 Manager. W. H. LANDELLS & SON, BORNETT STRKET. (Late Landel's and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES .FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBERS FOR £19 10a £19 10a PREMIERS FOR £17 10s 2in and lfin Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sowing Machines, Guns, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work done. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & IN VEST MENT SOCIETY. A DVAN CE S of £25 and upwards rY. made on FREEHOLD PROPER rY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, oi Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed period* at current rates. Further particulars on application to. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



Cartridges and Cartridge Cwes, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Rec&p pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES.. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvullne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting -now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays?, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. ! ■ ' * GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOI^FoFcASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office ; Australian Mutual and Provident Society ! J T Ford and Co i ■ I ». J - LJk P LAMPS. * PABLOUR LAMPB HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD. ROCHESTER LAMPS from 15 to 300 Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALLS, PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc., Etc., WE would invite everyone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to ofler them an assort ment such as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which we are sure will bo welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the common English and German glasses usually sold here, ace neater and better finished, and will only cost you about the same price as youjwould pay for » very interior article John Orr &*Oo.



GREAT SALE > COMMENCES AT "THE CORNER," HillKiriY, JUNE «O, 1895. i •**« -^^™ I # y , <^_ v^— WTT JOLLIER being at the present time in London purchasi** » • I* • V^ large ntock and the present sock home very h avy, •.BIG." SALK will be held to rednoe the »»me. a few lines *re quo «d i" give some id«« of the talue which will WI PHoUT EXOKPTION be offered at p ices to «urp«M an*. tbinjy hitherto f-hown in Aphbu'ton. The below mentioned aroods h»r« bein bought at a large discount and will ba offered accordingly. Intending purchasers wi'l kin< If note that we have fully anticipated a great demand for the hn<;b tmumerattd below— Colonial Flannel, (all colors) BW, Black CMhmerii Gloren, 6d anally U usually Is Tan KdGlores'just opened), &8d Black Cashmere Hose, Is, usually Is 6d usually 3« o'i Dress stuff from 9d. usually In 3d Bl«ck Velveteeu, X usually Is 6d Heary Tweed, Is, usually Is 6d Coir Mats, (large sice), 3s 6d, usually White and Grey Calico from Is lid, 7« 63 usually 3s fid Twilled Cretonnes, 4Jd, ncnally 7Jd Boys' OverocatH 13 to 2, 8s 6d, Boys' Tweed Knickers, 1«, usnaily 7« 6d usually 15« Boys' Knicker Suits, 4s ltd, osu«lly 8j 6d Boys' Serge Caps, 6d, usually Is Men's Nailed Shooters; 9n 6d, lsually GirU' Elastic Side Boota 2a 6d usually 6s 12s 6d Ladies' Felt Hats, from 3d Good Ulsters a> d Waterproofs, from 4s lid Ladies' Warm Slippers, Is 6d ' Evening Shoes, from 2s 6d. BLANKETS and all Woollen Hnnds will be .cleared at greatly reduced prkm. rhe above ate only a few of the PLUM LINES we are offering, a visit will con vince that our prices and quality are unsurpassed. W H. (DOLLIER, THE "CO II Iff'ft R. ff APPRECIATION. THE rtmarkable increase of our business since we opened oar New Tailoring - Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with . GOOD PIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. J233 5* Inspect our new department work and compare cur Men's Fashionable ■*"•• All Wool Tweed or Serq-e .Suits to measure. Reduced prices—47s 6d, 55a, 57a 9d, 60j, 6Bs, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21s, 25j and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof) LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN Tfltß DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CBAIGHRAB&BEBRYMAI THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASBBUBTON SHEAHMAN BKQS-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. . nUNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and^all other Shooting requisitfsat *-* exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock, of 3UNS before buying elsewhere, ■ ■ We have just lan«1«d a consignmont of ih^t well-known " LI3HT OF THE AGE KEROSENE, 150° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch prices. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND BRUSHWARE. INSPECTION INVITED, AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAS. Goods delivered daily. Orders bj Post despatched with punctuality. SHIARMA^ BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Reductions! Reductions !! TO MEET THE TIMES. C 0 A L Westport Coalbrookdale COAL COAL "Westport Cardiff COAL COAL Black Ball COaL COAL Newcastle COAL COAL Malvern COAL COAL Mt. Somcrs COAL 5 owt ;coa|ii)f 5s w. h; collins & co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS. UP D DAIPE SALE. AN D R E W-^j&VR R WILL COMMENCE A GREAT CLEARING SAKE ' . ■"■ ..OF- . _..■■. ■ BIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, COMMENCING . . FitI»AY, JUiVK » 1 ;> THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON WILL BE GIVEN. A LARGE LOT OF BOOTS SLIGHTLY SOILED WILL BE BOLD AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. - -■ \ .'■;'.. . ■;. ---s ■ . . -■•:.. ■.■;-