MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions :— WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. For United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, and Wesb Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, and -amoa, and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna at 6.15 p m.; money orders, 3 p.m ; registered letters, 5 pm. Due in London, November 6. The next parcel mail for the United Kingdom, &c, will close on October 2nd, to connect with Tongariroat Wellington.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

_ :—*_—.. Yesterday his Honor Mr Justice Denniston, sitting alone, heard the libel ac ion of Boys'" v. the Sun Newspaper Company, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for £10 and costs. A Venetian glass manufacturer is said to b» m^ing and selling bonnets by the thousands. The glass cloth of which they are made has the same shimmer and brilliancy of co'cr as silk, and is im pervious to water. The railway arrangements for the band contest at Timaruareadvertised. The fares have been greatly reduced, so that the j journey toTimaru can be done for 2d per mile first-class and Id per mile second— j the mileage counted one way only. The largest bottle layer made is to be she feature at the Bordeaux Exhibition. It is fco be ll§ft high. It will contain several storeys with a winding staircase leading ( up the nepk to a kiosk, where there is to be an observatory from which to view the grounds. I Mr F.J. Powding, who has fot some time past carried on the business of tea dealer, etc, in the Arcade, has closed that establishment an ft gone into partnership j wich Mr B. B. Restell aa general com mission agents, etc., aa appearing in their adyartisement. Leonard Harper was broiight up at the Christchurch Police Court yesterday morning on several charges of mis- j appropriating trust funds and remanded ! till October 8, bail being allowed the ! accused in his own recognisance of £1000 I and two sureties of £1000 each. Messrs r J. 8. Harman and E. O. Latter became the bondsmen. Mr Henry Zander has received his season's supply of turnip and other seeds, the germi naming power of which his been tested by seed experts, I?.e also keppg ' fertilisers' in stock, and draws special attention to his newly imported • Marriott' bioyolea; Sheep shears of the * combination " brand and all other goods are to be sold at Christchurch advertised prices, as explained in his adveßtisemepl!. v 6 41

TRANSMUTATION.

: + , Qr conversion of food into pure rich blood, must b ; e complete, or dyspepsia and indiges tion ensue. To perfect the process use Woife'»SebiW*

A Prefs Association tebgram from | Auckland says that mining operations are ' to be returned at the Ohaeawai quicksilver i mines in November. I

The express for the south yesterday was half an hour later in arriving at thy Studholme Junction, the delay hiving been caused by the southerly g*le.

I Members of the Ambulance Society and the general public are reminded that the ambulance social and reunion will be held ] on Friday next, when the members certificates will be presented at the Orange Hall.

Japanese are pouring into California in such numbers that white labour, particu larly on ranches, is threatened with dis placement. There were 800 Japs at Vie toria, British Columbia, on the Ist June, waiting for a chance to get into the United States.

The Monowai, with the English mails of September 7, left San Francisco for Auckland on September 19, the contract date. The Alameda, with the colonial mails of September 7, reached San Fran cisco on Septombfer 26, the due date.

A Karri tree blown down recently in Western Australia, measured 174 ft from the roots bo the first branch, where it was 14ft in circumference. Mr Eddie Brown, the forestry expert, out down » K»rri tree 160 ft high, which he estimated to be only 35 years old.

A Jew in London is said to be making a lot of money by lending out a £1000 Bank of England note for swell weddings, to be exhibited as a gift of the bride's father. A man is sent to watch the note, and makes himself useful at the presents table, exhibiting the articles.

During the height of fche storm last week (reports the Bruce Herald), a large blue gum tree on Mr John Miller's farm, 75 feet in length, and 26 Inches in dia meter, was torn up by the roots. It fell on fche cowshed, catting right through the building and pinning two steers down.

A Press Association telegram from Wel lington states that the annual meeting of the Shareholders of the New Zealand Shipping Company will be held in London on October 9th. After fully providing for depreciation, the Directors recommend the payment of a dividend at the rate of 4 per cant per annum.

Mrs Burridge, a steerage passenger on the Tarawera, from Lyttelton for Auck land, was found dead in her berth shortly after leaving Gisborne, it is supposed of heart disease. Phe complained of indiges tion on the passage. She is believed to have been going to friends on the Thames. In her bag was found the card of Mrs E. Williams, 44 South belt, Chrlstchurch,

The Wangonui Herald learns that very satisfactory progress ia being made with the model for the marble statue of the late Hon J.Ballance. The Chairman of the Wanganui Committee inspected the work daring a recent visit to Wellington, and reports favourably as to its merits. The pedestal is approaching completion also, the material being polished granite.

The North Otago Times says :—' For the first time in the history of sheep^farming in the back country, the runholders and their employees cannot get fresh meat without sending to the agricultural dis tricts for it. The stock—both cattle and bheep—on the runs are simply skin and bone, the skin holding the bones together, and often nofc doing that very well, and it is is impossible to use the the animals for food unlets the skin and bones can be eaten.'

Hugh McAlister, licensee of the Sham rock Hotel, Invercirgill, was charged with Sunday trading. The defence was that the two men supplied wero firemen on the Hinemoa They had represented themselves as travellers, and on this ground the case was dismissed. One of the men, named Lines, was then charged with fraudulent misrepresentation. Lines admitted that he told the landlord that he had come from the Bluff, and honestly be lieved that he was entitled to refreshment, although he had arrived in town the previous night. The Banch accepted his statement and dismissed the charge,

Ambulance Society benefits ! Large crowd gathering not one hundred miles from 4.shburton. Man took a fit.. Large crowd surging round. Policemen had hard work to keep the lot back. Lady pushed her way through the mass and wanted water, doctors, etc. Policeman pushed her back, stating that a doctor had attended. What doctor ? interro gated the lady ; and being told the name of a well known and able surgeon, she remarked, after consideration—' Oh, well, ho ought to know something about the trouble. He is a member of our Ambu lance Society !! !'

The New Zealand' Herald reports that during his sermon on Sunday week, at ist LukeSj Church, Greytown, the Rev Mr Williams made feeling allusion to the late Rev Pineha, Native clergyman, and declared that there was a great deal of life in Maori religion, Ha related Ptneha's last message to him, which was, " Tell my friend Williams when he comes I have run my course. I have fought a good fighfc, I have kept the faith." These were Pineha's last words—he never spoke again. The preacher went on to say that he had never witnessed amongst the Natives such a genuine outburst of grief as was displayed at the death of Pineha.

, The London Echo says :— 4 The Rev. Leonard Isitt, the notable New Zealand reformer, who is now in England, is responsible, more than anyone else, for the drastic liquor legislation which was recently cirried in that colony. Mr Isitt ia a Mothodiib minister, and for some time his Conference has granted him special facilities for carrying on political work, and he has taken his place at the head 'of the reformers of the colony. In spite of his clerical dress he looks something like a priz3 fighter, with hla bullet-shaped, pugnacioua-looking head and strong frame. He ia an emphatic and fluent speaker, and has great power in arousing the feelings of the most phlegmatic assemblies,'

At the Police Court this morning— before Massrs T. Bullock and T. E. Upton J.P.'a—a firsb offender was fined 5s for being drunk in Burnett street.—Frederick Fraser, alias Frederick Mitchell, on remand from Timara, where he had just been sentenced to three months' imprison ment, was charged' with stealing a shirt and 8s 6d in cash from one King ab Lanriston, and a portmanteau and pair of blankets from the Royal Hotel, where he had lodged one night. The goods, which accused had sold, were traced by the police. Accused elected to be dealt with summarily, and was sentenced to one month's hard labour on the first mentioned offence, to run concurrently with three months hard labour for the second, com mencing at the termination of the Tlmaru sentence.

On Friday night a very successful entertainment and ball was held in the Town Hall under the auspices of the Rakaia Amateur Swimming Club. Mr U, A. 0. Hardy occupied the chair, and referred to the good progress made by the members of the Club during the past season. The firafc item on tha programme was a pianoforte dueb by Misses Hardy and Thompson, which was followed by songs by Mhs Thompson and Miss L. Orubb. and Messrs Keddell, Dixon, Aastin, Hfeglns and Fabling 'The Awkward Squad * in character created much amusement. The concert was suc ceeded by the farce 'Leave it fo Me,' which was greatly appreciated by the audience. The various characters were taken by the fallowing:—Misses Howard and Thomp son and: 'Messrs D, Stree p, Porter. Hardy &nd Bruce. The ba 1! was well attended, and d&ncinsg was kept up till towarfls j morning to the excellent) music of Mr« |

A Scottish paper says that the natives of Skye now use knires to spread their butter, but that one old lady declines to go to parties where she is not allowed, ac cording to the old habit of the island, to spread har butter with her thumb. Another inhabitant of the island was heard declaring to a friend the other day, that having sold hie horse he must get a wife to do the spring tillage.

At Ohristchurch yesterday morning, Edith Styles was charged with having on September 11 unlawfully, by certainfalee pretences, to wit, a valueless cheque, pur porting to be signed by one M'Arthur, and drawn on the Bank of New South Wales, Ashburton, for the sum of £1, obtained from George J esson the sum of 9s in money, with intent to defraud him, On the application of Inspector Brohara, the accused was remanded to appear at the Ashburton Court.

The torturing of an animal was reduced to a fine art by some blackguards at the Glebe Island Abbatoirs, Sydney, re cantly. Several men—if they can be called by the name—poked out a bullock's eye with a spike fixed on a pale. When the eye was gouged out, the instrument was thrust into the empty socket, causing the animal to become almost mad with rage and pain. J. Morrison, who is be lieved to be one of bha heartless wretches, has been committed for trial for the oiience.

The annual concert and ball, in aid of the Lauriston school prize fund, is advertised to take place in the grain shed on the evening of Friday next, October 4. From all accounts an excellent programme has been arranged, and lovers of music have a treat in store for them, as the entertainment promises te be one of the best yet held in tha district. Ashburton performers will please notice that Mr Newman's drag, which has been specially engaged, will be in readiness to leave the Somerset Hotel corner at 6 p.m,

The Ashburton Model Yaohfi Club sailed the final heat for Mr Buckley's trophy on Saturday on the Club water. There was a fine fleet of boats engaged, The heat resulted In the following score : —Mr B. Stuart's Blaekswan, first; Mr Lechner'a Arawa, Becond; Mr W. G Murray's Whlfcewings third, and Mr Kempthorne'e Violet, fourth. The trophy ia won by Mr Leohner's Arawa with sixteen points oat of a possible twenty, Mr W. G. Murray's Whitewings re ceiving the Olub's prize for second place with thirteen points. The face has been unduly prolonged by the severe winter which stopped the pastime for a couple of months. We congratulate Mr Lechner upon his victory, and hops that the handsome piece of plate he has to show for it will stimulate the members to build a faster boat.

The Auckland correspondent of the Oiago Daily Times telegraphs:-— •* The bones of the moa found recently in a cave in the Waitomo district have been sent to Auckland, and Mr Cheeseman, Curator of the Museum, has pat them together. The skeleton is as nearly as possible complete. A portion of the soft bone of the beak is missing and one of the small bones of one of the toes, but even the verVebrco of the tail are complete and the small bony rings of the gullet. The bones have probably laid in this cave for over a thousand years, and they must have been absolutely undisturbed during all that time. Such a thing pjuld not occur now, for lats are everywhere and pull about anything which has animal matter attached to it. Bub this bird had died at a time when there were no rats in the country which fed on animal flesh. Probably there i were no rats at all, for the Maoris say they I brought the Native rat, which was solely a vegetable feeder, with them from Hawaii. Mr Cbeeseman has identified ! this moa as dinornis struthioide*, one of the niidd ling-sis 3d species and common to both islands. The finders of the bones are being communicated with with the view of purchasing them for the Museum." One Box ofClaekb*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 Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 8d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland 0 unties Drug CoMPAny, Lincoln, England

WEDDING.

Chapman—Janitoaon.

There was a crowded congregation at the Presbyterian Church yesterday to see Mr Oharles Chapman and Miss Mary Lennox Jamieson " sign articles " for the remainder of their voyage through life, As is usual on such occasions the mass of those who ** assisted " at the service were ladies, but there were a good many old cricketers and other athletes present, to see their old club mate's joys crowped, for the bridegroom was one of the best all round men on the cricket field that the Ashburton Club possessed. The bride groom is the eldest son of Mr J. R. Chapman, painter, of Ashburton, and is following his father's profession at vVanganul, whence he came to get his hride, who is the second daughter of Mr Jarnea Jamieson, of Fernyside Farm, on Beach road. The Rev G. B. Ing!is con ducted the ceremony, and Mr J. O. Lane, in the absence of the organist of the charch, played the organ, letting plenty of life and go into both hymn tuna and wedding march- The bride looked lovely in a beautiful dress of heliotrope cash mere, with silk to match and cream chiffon, the whole draped with a veil of fairy fineness, and carried a charming bouquet. Her chief bridesmaid was Miss Swan, of Ounedin, but there followed the bridal procession to the pulpit base four other bridesmaids in miniature of the ripe age of about ai* years. This bevy com prised Misses Ida Chapman, Maude Church, Ruby Ander&on, and Omah Mac Lean Dunn. Miss Swan's dress was cream colored, charmingly blended with heliotrope ribbon, and hat to match, while the little maids' dresses, cream nun's veiling, with hats in keeping, were uni form, and all bore handsome bouquets, and jewellery the bridegroom's gifts. Mr Herbert Chapman was best man, and bore his part at the ceremony in the nobly i^oura^eous manner which is customary Tplth gentlemen on whom the honor of that position i 8 conferred. The service over, th<3 party drove to Fernyside, the pro cesaion of vehicles carrying guests making quite an imposing sigh*-, At the breakfast the chair was occupied by hte Worship the Mayor, the Rev G. B. Inglis being croupier. The to*sis proper to such occasions were proposed by his Worship, Messrs Joshua Tucker, James Keir, Donald Williamson, X>hn Inmbie, and Andrew Orr, and acknowledged by the bridegroom and best mwi, Mr James Jamieson, eenr., Mr J. R, Ch*pvn«», $nd the Rev G B. Inglis. The b eakfasfc wag the abundance of good things which is characteristic of Fernyside hospitality, and was laid in the large granary near the house, to which had been add^d for the occasion a canvas annexe. The guests were from all pacts of the country, some even from JSllesmere, and afcer their creature comforts had been seen to, the tables were cleared, and room made for the young peop'e tp enjoy th,e remainder of tne'evenir-g with song and danoe. The newly married couple leffe by the northern express*, a host of Scotch friends giving them a hesrty Rend off—' more hearty perhaps ihan tuneful, but ie, was " Au!d Langsyne "aU the same. The j travelling dress of the bride was pf grey tweed, black jacket, iribh jafc bonnet and heliotrope floyters. ■ ■'

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 30 The House met at 7 30 p.m. HEW BILL Mr Ward gave notice to introduce the Customs Duties Reciprocal Treaty Bill FIRST READING A Bill to amend the Advances to Settlers Act 1895, was introduced by Governor's Massage and read a first time REPLIES TO QUESTIONS In raply to questions Mr Ward said that the reciprocal treaties with Canada and South Australia would be proceeded with; that the accounts of the recent volcanic disturbance had not been exaggerated by the Postmaster at Taupo ; that the Public Kevenues Amendment Act would ensure that the trust funds of the colony were placed in a satisfactory position Mr Earnshaw asked the Postmaster' General if ho will lay before this House the instructions issued by the Telegraph Department to its officers re the forward ing of telegrams to and from the Hon. J. G. Ward and his firm in Invercargill, or if the following instruction has been issued to the officers of the Telegraph Depart ment/, —All telegrams whether sent ordin* ary or delayed to or from the Hon. Mr Ward and his firm at Invercargill, are to be given precedence, and transmitted accordingly. W. Gray, 28/4/93.' Mr Ward said that no Instructions were ever given nor was he aware that any instructions of the kind had been sent to any part of the colony. He explained, however, that when he arrived iv. Welling ton on the cay after the Hon. Mr Ballanoe died, as the result of the negotiations which necessarily had to proceed concern* ing the reformation of the Ministry, and also with reference to the position in the Ministry which was offered co him, he found it necessary to make numerous enquiries in correction with the various branches of business with which he was connected In the south, as to whether he could accept the appointment he now held. Aa a matter of necessity the communications in reply to his messages had to be for warded to Wellington with the greatest! possible despatch. He then, as he had always done since, paid for any telegrams of a private nature. The telegrams to or from hia own firm had been paid for in the usual way. This was the only occa sion on which »ny suoh request was ever made by him. The manager of his firm in Invercargill could bear him out in this, as also could his private secretary, and the chief postmaster at Invercargill had gent a memo that the business telegrams of the J. G. Ward Farmers' Association received the same treatment as other peoples telegrams; He had nob as a I Minister of the Crown done anything wrong, nor had he in the slightest degree used his official position for private gain. The matter affected the secrecy of the Telegraph Department, and Mr Ward asked Mr iSarnshaw to divulge the name of the telegraph officer who had given him the information Mr Earnshaw refused to do so | The adjournment of the House was moved, aad a debate took place on the matters opened up by the answers given to questions \ Sir Robert Stout complained of the refusal of Mr Ward to give information as to the sinking fund debentures, and thought that the House should refuse to '■ pass any of the Estimates until the Infor -1 mation was forthcoming. The Premier was surprised to hear ?ir Robert Stout threaten to stonewall. He i could get the information he wanted on reference to the quarterly returns. Mr Karnshaw referred to Mr Ward's reply to his question respecting the Telegraph Department, and said that hia information was obtained very far frcm Wellington, and not in Wellington as was i assumed by Mr Wal d

Mr Allen said that it was to be re gretted that Mr Ward had not given an, emphatic denial to Mr Earashaw's state ment

Mr Beeves said that Mr Allen was most unreasonable. Mr Ward did reply to Mr Earnshaw in a most JoompJete manner, and his reply was'a full and fair statement of the csise, and an honourable explana tion.

Mr Ward depreeatei the attacks so constantly made upon him by members in the House and & portion of the press of the colony. With respect to Mr Earn* shaws question he said that they found the newspapers condemning him before he had had a chance of defending himself „ He again asserted that no instruction aa referred to in Mr Earnshaw's question, was issued by him nor did he know th.at it was issued The House rose at midnight

Concert and Ball at Hinds.

On Friday evening last, a very successful concert, which was followed by an equally successful ball, was held in the Hinds schoolroom. Ihe room was tastefully deso rated with evergreens, a large platform with retiring rooms erected, and decorated with bunting. During the concert standing room was scarcely available either in the room or in the porch, visitors being present from Ash button, and from long distances in every direction. The object of the entertainment was to provide prises for the school children, and the proceeds must have been very considerable. The ladies of the district generously provided refresh ments for all visitors, the tables being in charge of Mesdames Holmes and Porter. Both parts oE the concert were opened by a pianoforte solo by Mrs Donald McLean, and each was raptuously encord. Mrs McLean has evidently made herself a great favorite in the Hinds district. The songs and choruses by the school children, under the direction of Miss Durey, were much ad mired. A pleasing feature of the evening was the song of Miss Bella Bryant, a little dot, who was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers in recognition of her youthful pluck. Then followed in each part, duet and aong by the Misses Bonning ton, songby Miss Evelyn Miller, "Killarney" by Mias Barrett; " (Sleepon dear love "Miss Orr; songs by Messrs Matson, White, Orr, and Broad; hornpipe and reel dancing by Messrs Donald McLean and Sullivan* The accompaniments were played by Mesdames McLean and Fitzgerald, and Misses Orr and Barrett. The items were in nearly every case encored. The stage was then cleared, and a performance given by the Hinds contingent of the 'ooloriial defence undei General Miller and Colonel Hyde. Tho I military movements of " The Awkward Squad " created much amusement, a couple of the " military " men singing good songs. Hearty thauks were then tendered, in the name of the school committee, to the ladies of the district for providing refreshments, to the ladies and gentlemen performers who in many instances had come long distances, and those who had patronized the concert. Refreshments were then provided for every one, after which the room was cleared and dancing was kept up till the " wee sma' 'oor," During the ball the room was in conveniently crowded. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy both concert and ball, both of which were highly successful.

$HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1895.



«■"»■■■"■ ■ «»i~-i>*—»« ' ■■■■i..»i* "I- ■■■ -■ ■—■*■ iii.iin' •' — ■ ii'" « ■ii ■———v. ■■ ■""■r ■"* Business Notices, ~~ "new goods. G. J. N E ILL HAS OPENED UP IN HIS NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET, KPXT SBE&KMAN BROS, A COMPLETE New Stock of Spring Drapery, Clothing and Boots. NEW DEESS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW MUSLINS New Goods of Every Description. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. New Suits for Men, Few Suits for Youths', New Suits for Boys', Tfousers at Any Price. Boys' Suits 4s lid. m . „ „ _ Men's and Boya' Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties of Every Description boots aIxT shoes. In Boots we have always more than held our own and we still mean to. Men's Bluchers 4a 9d, Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid, Men's Light Boots 7s 6d. Children s Boots at Any Price, Women's Lace Shoes 4s 6d. DON'T FOKGET, the Cheapest House in Canterbury is Q. J. N BILL'S BFENETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS., in premises lately occupied by F. Nokks. Mangel Wuizeh THE Greatest possible'care is taken in growing all our Mangel Seeds Grown from selected roots, they cannot fail giving the greatest satisfaction, and may be relied on for producing the greatest weight per acre possible under rich and liberal cultivation. Mammoth Long Bed, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard. Turnip Beeds. 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 White. ■""■■■ • »O« ■"■■■■■ ■"■""' Field Carrots As in the case of our Mangel Seeds, these have special atten tion by the careful selection of well 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 Jißt received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— AMER.IGA.tf EARLY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent flavour EARLY RUBY —\n excellent early variety, similar to the above BA.TH KIDNEY—A well known and approved variety of good quality LAPJTONB KIDN"BY—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. V NOTE ADDRESS. FLETCHER BROS, EAST STREET, A.SHBURTON & CHRISTCHTJROH. Dressmaking Extraordinary. TitTE have much pleasure in intimating that we have secured the services of MIS "3 OTtMANDYi many years with W. Strange & Co., Ohristchurch, to take charge of our DBESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. And to popularise it, we have decided to MAKE DRESSES TILL THE END OF OCTOBER AT 8s Od, lOR ALL MATERIALS AT Is 6d PER YARD AND UPWARDS, and at the same time to spare no offort to please our Customs in STYLE, FIT, and FINISH, which we Guarantee will be First-Class. A TRIAL SOLICITED. You are iuvited to inspect our Stock of New and Seasonable Goods 8 and will not be pressed to buy. — Milliner y»— Our Millinery is acknowledged to be the Most Stylish and Cheapest in Ashburtoo. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. i j i3 2 lh 0. SIIHIMFTQN, Manager.



Business Notice. ' DETERMINED TO^ GET THE CASH. BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE "BLUE" HOUSE/" Next to the Clothing Factory, EAST STREET, THE Gash is difficult to get hold of, and the on'y solution to the mystery,— OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO BRING IT. Live within your inoome, 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 firatj find the cash, then find the "BLUB _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 HOUSE" 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, 5s 6d per dozan No duty on our Goods Heavy Twilled Flannelette, 33in wide, 6s lid the dozen Summer Flannel in white, pink, grey, etc., at 9| per yard Heavy Welsh Flannel Is 3d, worth 2s Unbleached Calico 2s 6d, 3s lid, 4=i 11 per dozen White Calico from 2s lid up, best quality 5s 6d, 36 inch Turkish Towels 6d, 9d, 103, and Is Sileciaa 3£d and scl, usual price 4i and Gd 72in Sheeting BJd, 10J, Is. As the winter is over, " BLUE HOUSE" Blankets and Bugs at your own price, White and Colored Quilts from 2s lid upwards 11ST THE DRESS DEPARTMENT We have some very Choice Fancy Stuffa at prices not to be passed A very beautiful Dress for 9s lid, ! worth 17s 6d ; Cashmere, Merino Summer Serges, etc., all bought to sell at a small margin over manufacturer's cost THE "BLUE HOUSE" MILLINERY AND FANCY DEPARTMENT. We guarantee the latest and most stylish in New Zealand. Trimmed Hats from 2s 6d, Un trimmed Hats from 6i Ladies may choose their own Trim ming, and have their hats trimmed free of charge, Coraeta in all the best makes from la lid, 2a 9d,3s lid, 4s6dup The celebrated P.D. always stocked Hair Nets in all shades Fringe Nets in real hair Veilings in all shades, cheap Cuffs and Colars in white and faDey, all shapes and prices, and the turned back which are of the finest linen Is 9d set Feathers, Flowers, Birds, Wings, Pompons, etc., in every conceivable shade for the spring and summer trade THE "BLUE HOUSE" CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Defies competition, our prices prove it- Men's Suits 14s lid, 16s 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 j A plum Merino Shirt or Pants 2s lid | Hats, soft, in Black, Brown and Drab from Is 6d, lined A clinker at 3s 6d Socks from 4d per pa Handkerchiefs from i Belts and Braces from Gentlemen complain 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. FLOORCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS At prices never before heard of ; for instance, 8 feet wide at Is 1 Id, 3 feet atlo|d up To save money go into East Street, and between J. Orr's and the Clothing Factory is a shop painted Blue, THAT IS THE "BLUE HOUSE," AND DON'T YOU FORGE I 1 IT. 0 m



Wanted. VV ANTED to Let—Two Comfortable ** liooms, unfurnished, with fire place, Cheap and Central, Apply, M M , this office. 10 7 RANTED Known—The Gospel will | * be preached (D.Y.) in the Templar Hall on Wednesday, the 2nd, by Mb McNair, from Sydney, at 730 p.m. All are cordially invited. 10 9 {OST, between the Post Office and J Elgin, a Lady's open-faced Silver Watch.—D. Williamson 9 258 "PLANTED, to Burrowjb"; 00, repay^io * » in 12—monthly instalments. Good securi y. State rate of interest. Apply L.M., Post Office, Ashburton. 9 226 mo LET.—New Four-roomed House JL with scullery, verandah, and passage ; good range.—A. J. Andrews, Hampstead _____ 2 9 219 GOOD Nailed Bluchers at 5a 9d at ■ C. Hawkins. 10 4 I^ISHIN© TACKLE.—Minnows, Rods, *- Lines, Hooks, Swivels, Reels, Gut Casts, Traces, Wadera. Cricketing and Lawn Tennis materials (new goods) all at lowesb prices for Cash. New Books, Papers and Magazines.—H. M. Jones. WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 6s 6d. VI7"ANTED KNOWN—We are now VV making a magnificent display of Linoleums, Carpets, &c, in our New Show Room.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED K^r^^s^rTlTlldi Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2a 6d, Pluahes 2s 6d, Towels 4*d, Flannels B|d. -The Corner, W. H. Collier WANTED Known—Thab H. Baxr stow makes to order every description of Trap Cushions and Trim mings. 8 81 W~ ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B.)ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 63. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, usual price 2a 3d.—H. C, Segers, Mel ford House. STOCKTAKING Sale-Mrs Alcorn **~* will give large reductions of Millinery, Jackets and Mantles, Children's Pilisses, Dress Material, Glassware and Fancy Goods, for one month previous to stock taking, ~ Next Courthouse, Havelock street) * TIjFaNTED Known—24o Pairs of *V Sample Boots at cost price.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. /-IHO[CE FRUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street. WANTED Known—Mellor's Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggloa, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. ISiLEK's, Optician.. \ i'k 7"ANTED—Everybody to examine VV the Goods and Prices at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. %lz ANTED Known—Great Purchase V¥ of Drees Stuffs for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at la. Some of these were Is 9$ wholesale. Everything reduced,—H. C. Segers. 'J" F. AND RE 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. Andrewrs & Co WANTED Knowa—Girls* neat Kid Shoes 5a 6d afc Mellor's Zea landia Boob Store. WANTED Kno"ivn—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zsalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—No old f«shior».ed Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zdalandia Boot Store. ■i | /"AN TED Known—Mellor'p Zea- Vw landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, TXTANTED l^nown—Men's Suits 17s '* 64, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 93 lid, Knickar Suits 4s lid, Caps 6cL— The Corner. W. H. Collier WANTED — People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Furniture to leave their orders with H. Bairstow. 8 80 V| r ANTED KNOWN. -The celebrated V% Yarmouth Oilakins can be ob tained afc W. H. Collier, "The Corner." WANTED KNOWN—Art Muslins, Art Cretonnes, Art Curtains, &c, to ba seen in our New Show Room. A beautifal promenade. — Mitchell and Turner. 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. ITLOWER SEEDS, Id per packet; jj Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet. All New Season's Seeds from the well known firm of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Seeds early, because as the season advances gome of the varieties are sold out, and in the past years we h&ye not been able to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. I! EDUCED PRICES for Cash this *■*■' month for Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Etc. Fancy Glass and 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, and Desks, Etc., all at reduced prices for Cash.—L. F Andrewes & Co. OWN Make in Lidjes* and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Maslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., afc Mrs Alcorns new shopj Baker's Buildings. ____^ ANTED KNOWN. - F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pica at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruifc of every description. Ladies' Room a specialty. 1*153 jnHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, v> cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in & njce assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Twead Suits and Overcoats, cheaper fchan ever they have been in New Zealand, Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6d, a marvel at the prioe; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d.-~.Robert Alcorjt, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelook Btpeat",



Wanted. WZeTpOCJLTRY Fur~Sale -Trios Dark Brahmaa, Houdana, Silver Polish, and White crested Polish — ' Fancier,' Mail office. 10 8 UfTA NTaD—Visitors to the Christ- y * church Exhibition to inspect R. Murray and rfow's fine exhibit of locally made Clocks. 9 93 WAITED— Ladies to see ihe latest styles in Boots and Shoes. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Drees Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3id wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced.—H, 0. SEOERS. 117 ANTED Known—Repairing made *» to lock like new. Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. Public Notices, FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF NEW GOODS OPENING UP TO-DAY. ]S^E\V nrEALAND /"^LOTHIKG TjIAOTORY. Jj .____—, rnHIS SPACE RESERVED FOR IHE Leading Jewellery Establishment 9- BALER'S EAST STREET, ASHBURTON*



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