Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1895.

Mr Henry Zander, who has taken considerable pains and spent a good deal of time in an effort to a telephone for have a telephone ex ashburton. change established in

Ashburton, has just received from the Secretary to the Postal Departments letter which Ash burton people will read with interest. At first the department would only consent to establish an exchange after sixty subscribers had been guaranteed. This waa afterwards reduced to fifty, provided the subscribers guaranteed to remain on the exchar.ge for five years. It ia difficult to procure fifty people in Ashburton to guarantee five years' sub scription to any project, no matter how useful, but a guarantee for two yeara is not so very formidable a matter. The letter runs thus:—Wellington, May 2, 1895. Sir,~l have the honor, by direction, to refer to your letter of the 23rd ultimo, to the Hon. Mr Seddon, iv connection with the proposed telephone exchange at Ashburton, and, in reply, to inform you that a telephone exchange will now be established at Ashburton on fifty persons agreeing to become paying sub scribers for a period of two years only.— I have, etc., W. Gray, Secretary.— The telephone in Aahburton is thus within ea^y distance of becoming a fact, <u»d Mr Senior deserves tha thanks of the business eomj^anitf for bis energy and perseverance in the matte*.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On our fuurth page will be found reports of the meetings of the Mount Somers and Mount Hstt Road Boards.

A woman died at Wellington a fesr days ago from the effects of excessive drinking. Her liver weighed 75 ounces, the normal weight being 45.

Hr W. W- Collins, M.H.R., has re ceived a telegram from the Hon W, P. Reeves that the petitf in for an enquiry into the management of the ChijUtchurch hospital will be placed before the Cabinet-.

According to m expert, thereia ageneral shortage in the worlds wheat supply, and in consequence there ia bound to bs a riae in price before lon*. It is calculated that the wheat required for the bread eating population of the world for tfee current year will be about 2025 million bushels, as against 2177 million bushf Js in 1881-2 To supply the increased demand tberei has baen added to the world's wheat growing area 5,680,000 acres, since the year 1882 which will give an increase of 70 million bjyif^elG or 278 million bushel? less than the iucreasM population will require Therein, therefore tfee prospect of a defiicifc which will exbaufcfc all the possiblereseryes The same expert states that the French wheat yield, although calculated to be $j^ub eqpal to the requirementß of the nation, pr^yeaito bs deficient in its flour yield, $ > that France sAma mpst prosure from E0 to 60 million .bushels "of wheat to complete her supply. Then the Argentina crop is about 30 per cent short of that of Is9s4. Jf these figures give anything like a;n indication gf the true state of the afaira then,tJie/e is certain fy.f turn, in tfce tj4e qI de^reesiou before lopg.

la connection with the recent address of Mr Bragato, tho Victorian Viticultur is', it has been decided to form a Central Otago Vine and Fruitgrowers' Association, with the object of promoting the culture t f fruit and the vine.

The 8 uthland Times speaking of whafc it calls 'Tin big hw uuit,' says that tho writ against Nelson Bros , Limited, ah the iostaica of the Southland Fri zan Meat 1 Company for £30 000, damages for breach of cos tr *c->, wiU ba seived in New Zealand, and the csse heard in Invercargill.

At Waimate, the other day, a rather serious acaident happened to a boy 6 yeats old, (the son of Mr F Johns, gardner, Ashburton). While the little fellow was jumping down from a cucumber frame he was caught by a nail, which injLcted a wound in a dangerous region Dr Barkley attended the. little sufferer, who Is now doing well.

As the result of the department enquiry , into the circumstances connected with the railway collision atPuktteraki between the morning train from Oamaru and the train conveying the children of the North-East Valley school with their parents, vrs(Otago Daily Times) learn that Mclntyre, the driver of the Oamaru brain has been dis missed the ser vise.

At the Chrysanthemum Show held in Christchurch, Mr La Cren of Tiniaru, won the first prize for best collection of twenty four Japanese chrysanthemums with 108| points oat of a maximum of 144; Mr N. L. D. Smith was second with 101 points, and Mr R. E. M. Evans third with93^. Mr J. Porter, of Ashburton, took first pfiza for two anemones, and second in the class for six Japanese, In the ladies class Mrs Porter was first with six Japanese. The show was considered to be one of the best ever held in Christ church,

Henry Ryder, a wharf laborer, at Lyt telton, expired suddenly at 11.40 a.m. yesterday. He was engaged at a frozen meat van, loading sheep into the steamer Aotea, when he suddenly fell forward and died instantly. He was an industrious, steady man, and much respected. He leaves a wife and seven or eight children. Deceased's dinner was usually sent to Mm at the wharf, and a messenger was sent to turn back the little girl who generally brought it. On this occasion the child oame down by another way, missed the messenger, and met the procession carry ing the dead body of her father to the casual wird. A very pitiful scene fol lowed, the child being almost heartbroken.

In the Wairarapa some years ago a younar man brought a blooming bride from Wellington and carried her through a very watery swamp to his whare The other day, near Wellington, a bridegroom carried his bride through three feet of water to the parsonage where the knot was to bu tied, and the clergyman said it

waa a demonstration of the truth of the

words, 'Many waterscinnofcquench love.' 4fter the ceremony the young man shoul-

dered his bargain and waded back again. Hb deposited her safely, but ahortly after srot a ducking himself. The next day the

good little wife was observed with her mouth full of clothes pegs hanging her husband's best toggery on a neighbour's line to dry.

At the Gisborne Magistrate's Court on Thursday, Messrs Dunlop, Lewis, and Adair, three shopkeepers, were charged under the Shop Hours Act with opening their premises last Saturday. The points raised were the validity of the Borough Council resolution appointing Saturday, tho motion not having been in writing and signed by the mover and dec nder, and

a'ao whether the Council had power to revoke t hat resolution and appoint another ay. This they have done and Thursday has been very generally observed for *ho last two weeks. The Magistrate reserved

hi* decision, A Preas Aseocia 1 i >n teleg:arij

from Wellington «aya the Labour depart ment will wait until the Auckland shop

keepers have made a breach of the law oy failing, to close on Saturday, and w!H then prosecute under tha new Gazette notices.

A meeting of the creditors of Arthu •Tohn Cuming, manager cf the *' Woman 1" and Man '' entertainment lately opened in Ohris fchurch was held yesterday. His liabilities were stated at £595 17a, and his assets at £377- Bankrupt's statement was to the effect that he had baen asked to run an entertainment in aid of the funds of St, Mary'a Catholic Schools. Re sketched out a plan of the present enter tainment, which was approved by Father dcs Chesnais. He hired the theatre, had handbills printed, and made other ar rangements, when he received a letter from the priest stating that as he had no money he would not consent to be made responsible for any loss incurred on ac count of the show. If Cuming, however, saw his way to getting enough money to run it from advertisements, and intending exhibitors, well and good. Bankrupt then continued the affair on his own re sponsibility, but intended to hand any profit to the school for the benefit of which it had been planned. At the end of the first week of the show he found he had not enough money to pay the rent of 'he theatre, and after some negotiations with the landlord, the employees and performers took over the show for what they could make out of it. Bankrupt J stated that by verbal arrangement with the parish priest he was to receive twenty' five percent on any profit over £6QQ, the amount of tha school debt. If the profit w»3 below £6QO he was to receive nothing After the examination of the bankrupt had been concluded, the meeting ad journed, so that Father dcs Chesnais j might be heard.

The opening meeting of the Gospel Temperance Association was held in the schoolroom Flemington last Friday night. The room was crowded and the meeting was one of the largest ever held in the place. The chair was taken by the Rev Mr Skinner, and a low? and varied pro gramme was c^uimenped. The first item was a song by Mr Thomas Wheeler, which was much appreciated. The chairman then delivered a short address, dwelling especially upon the progress made by the temperance movement of late years. He quoted remarks by eminent men, showing the great; disproportion! between the per centage o# earnings which go to the labourer la diffcnent trades, |?eing in ship building about 47 per cent, bub in brewing only 7£ per cent. He also quoted re marks bearing on the increased action of the heart by alcohol, hence the increased the body must dp when it should be at reafc. The programme comprised a recitation by Mr Lieingston $ an interest ing dialogue by Miss Dunn aVid company ; a song by Mr McOonnel; a reading by MrGHlmourra trip, "Meet me at the golden gate,'' by Mr T. Wheeler and Mr and Mrs J. Wheeler j a recjifcatpn by Mr : Shillito, being an extract frQm Shake speare, on " Drink the vilest frfend of alf '? j a song by Mr Ppice: a dialogue by Mtees MriMeakin, Dikere, a»d Prebble; songs by M'BS Henderson and Mr Dakarsj and readings by Mr Watson and Mr Henderson; the programme concluding with a duet by Mr and Miss Dunn, Refreshments were handed round by Ihe ladies—who deserve credit for their un tiring i»3al to make this part of the pro gramme a success, which jt undoubtedly was—after which » very interesfiipg and profitable meeting was brought to a close.

No ica of his inhibition by the Bishop I of Ohristchurch has been served upon the r Rev. O'Uryen Iloare, tho reason given { being that Mr Hoare refused to give up: holding services in the Art Ga'lery, which r is in the parish of ano her clergyman, and, > therefore, opposed to the discipline of the i Chursh nf England. It may be noted that MrHoare, some months ago, informed tho Bishop of his intention to resign his incumbency of Pap%nui, and also to return the bishop's license, thus cutting binosnlf voluntarily off from any connection with the Church if England. The Bishop, when Mr Hoare oomnnncad holding Sun day services in the Art Gallery, in con nection with Our Father's Ohurch, wrote to him stating that an impression had got abroad that these services were being held with his (the B'ohop's) sanction, la order to rem >ye this, the B.i-hop called upon Mr Hoare to desist from holding services in a parish allotted to another clergyman. This Mr Hoare declined to do, h? having severed his connection with the Church of England, and theiefore not recognising the Bishop's authoii'y Upon thia the Bishop issued the Inhibition referred to.

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SPORTING.

London, May 3 At Newmarket to-day the One Thousand Guineas was won by Galcottia, La Sagesse second, Gas third* Carbine and his son, the Novellette colt, have arrived in good condition at Colombo en route to England.

Fearful Tragedy.

A Wife »nd liar Mother murdered by the Haiband

Melbourne, May 3 A fearful tragedy occurred this morning at Collingwood, where Michael Dooley, a laborer, murdered his wife and mother-in-law in presence of his children, and inflicted fatal in juries on a lodger who attempted to interfere. The murderer has not yet been arrested.

Later particulars of the JDooley tragedy show that Mrs Dooley was a hard-working woman. Her husband ill-treated her, and fearing her life was in danger she obtained a warrant for his arrest, and it was the intention of the police to execute it this morning Dooley, however, broke into the house with an axe before daylight, and after gashing his wife with the axe, took her by the hair and cut her throat. Six children, huddled together in bed, were helpless witnesses of the tragedy. Dooley then went to his mother-in law's room, and dealt her a fearful blow with the axe, and afterwards nearly severed her head from her body with a razor. He then looted the house and took all the money lie could find. On going outside he met Neale, a lodger in the house; who was running for police assistance. Dooley struck him a terrific blow with the axe, fracturing his skull, but there are now some hopes of his recovery.

Theologica!

Melbourne, May 3 At the opening of the Anglican Assembly at Ballarat, Bishop Thorn ton said he believed he was voicing the sentiment of the whole members when he Said that while they hailed with joy the re-union at Home that was again uniting with the original English Church nqn-Papal or Protes tant Christian bodies, they would con sider a union with Rome which would jn effect place the Church of fjngland once more under the authority of the Bishop of Rome to be absolutely ob? jeotionable, as it was hopelessly im practicable.

The Protectionists

•Melbourne, May 8. The Protection' Association is pro testing against the reduction of the tariff on a number of articles recom mended by the recent Commission, on the ground that such action would kill native industries.

Mesmerism and the Knife

Adelaide, May 3

An interesting operation under hypnotism, which turned out success fully, was performed by a local doctor. A lady, suffering from a calcareous tumor in the breast refused to be placed under the influence of anesthe tics, but consented to be hypnotized, For some weeks previous to the opera tion she was repeatedy hypnotized. The operation took thirty-five minutes, and the tumor was removed without any sign of pain o* trouble. Towards the finish the woman laughed at some remarks made by the doctor. When demesmerised she displayed great curi osity as to what had been done, and c#uld hardly believe the cause of her pain had been removed. She walked out of the house unassisted and in excellent spirits.

The Ringarooma Court- Martial.

Sydney, May 3 Surgeon Lea's senten-je has been confirmed by the Admiraf. Had the doctor remained thrpe months in the service he would have been entitled to a retiring allowance of .£I2OO. The Daily Tekgrqpfr hotly denounces the proceedings and the finding qf th|3 Court. JNTever has there been a casq presenting such extraordinary feajbures and demanding such thprqugh investi gatiQn. The pesult has caused great indignation throughout the §eet, and efforts will be made to induce the colonial Government to sen 4 re- j presentations to the Imperial authori ties. ;

The Cycling Club'S Concert.

There was a large attendance at the Cycling Club's concert last night, the tfall being quite full. There was a full programme, largely made of items c >ntri buted by some of our heat local amateurs, but its attractiveness enhanced by the enterprise of the management who had secure 1* the services of several performers new to Ashbutton, or but seldom heard here. Among the latter was Miss Davle, a !ady whaee soDgs were received with rapturous applause, and who was recalled a1; each appearance. Her songs were 'When the tide comes in' and 'The v Alley by the Bea,' with encores, and she Bang with much sweetness and taste. Miss Corbett was another lady singer whom we have not heard here often, and she, too, was very well received. Her numbers were Temple's * An old garden ' and Qaentien'e • Always again.' Mr A. Millar, the celebrated Christchurch basso, i was enlisted, and was in splendid voice, singing *Thou art my lite,' and 4The mighty deap,' to as highly appreciative an audience as a singer oould wish? to have, and the management have no rea son to regret having brought him to A->hburton on this occasion. Miss K. Dickinson, the violinist from Riverton, whom a Urge number of Aahburton ladies had the pleasure of listening to at a recent recital in the School of Mualo, was another of the strangers. She ii an ad mirable player, has a wonderful mastery of her instrument, and possesses in a marked degree the power of holding her audience. She played a scena of de BeHot, a piece full of difficulties, but full also of beauties. It was lengthy, bat no one can accuse the composer of monotony in this effort of his, and still less could that charge be laid at the door of the fair violinist, She poured out front her strings a flood of delicious malody while the large audience listened in delighted silence, Thelastecho of the last note had died away beforethespellwasbrokenand the meaning of tho burst of applause that followed, and was maintained until the player returned, was unmistakeable. In response she gave a transcription of • Alice, where art thou, 1 which was just aa well received. The local performera were ia no way behind their best form, Mrs C. M. Brooke and Mias Henry, both always welcome, were in excellent voice, and well main iained their reputation of possessing the gift which entertainers so much coveb, the power to please. Mrs Brooke eang the sweet ditty by Alton, • O love, come back to me,' and for encore an arch little love song • Poppies." Miss Henry's *By the fountain' was sang as Miss Henry juat can sing ifc, and after bearing off a harvest of floral tributes, she bowed her acknowledgments, but declined to lengthen the programme. Miss Simmonds played her violin bolo with the exquisite taste she always disp'ays, and her reception was of the usual cordial nature always accorded to her, and which her great talent merits, while Mrs D. McLean's piano playing needs no laudation at oar hands. Her" first item was vociferously encored, and although ehe returned and bowed her acknowledgment, the audience would not be satisfied till she played another piece. Miss Wilson is also an excellent pianiste and a valuable accom panist. Mr Broad, Mr Keddell, and Mr Upton upheld the humorous end of the beam, while Mr Frank Henry varied things pleasantly with a sailor's hornpipe, and Mr R. Frizzsll gave a humorous Irish recitation. Mrs J. B. Mayne did the bulk of the work in accompanying Hie singers, but was relieved in certain numbers by Miss Wilson and Mrs Olaridge. At the Interval Mr David Thomas handed to the several winners the trophie3 presented by the ladies of Ashburton, Mr G. A. M Buckley, Mr Preston, and Messrs Hallenstein Bros. Tt is pleasing to add that the financial returns of the entertainment will meet (he deficit and more in the Club's fuada, for which it was organised.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Following completes our report of yesterday's meeting:— PUNTING. Mr C. Reid applied for leave to break up the whole of the plantation reserve leased by him, to take one crop of turnips from ifc, and sow down in grass. Aa the land is now, he Baid, It was of little use for grassing, and he was of opinion that what he proposed would greatly improve It.— Mr Reid's application waa granted. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to about £500 were passed for payment. FINANCE. Mr Harper was «ppointed to act tem porily on the Finance Committee, and Mr Williamson to act as Treasurer till the appoiutmenfe of a chairman. WATER BACK TAMPERING, Mr Collins wrote in explanation of the case of tampering alleged against him at lasb meeting, but the Council did not deem the explanation satisfactory. Mr Randell's explanation was received. MAYFIELD CBMETERY. Meesra Doyle and MacLauchlin waited upon the Council to request that an ad joining asre be gjven by the Councii to the May field Cemetery Board for ceme tery purposes, in id^ft*oll to tn6 "^re previoasly given, and that the land be fenced. Xt waa resolved to grant an acre (more or less, to exclude the gully) and the sum of £7 to eresb a fence and pate, the understanding being that no further application be made to the Council for grants. . WATER SUPPLIES. Applications in connection with water supplies were granted to Messrs Pickering, J. Black, and T. D. Johnston. VALUATION KOLL. Several alterations were| ordered to be made on the roll on the application of parties interested. SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSES. Slaughterhouse licenses were granted to William Bradshaw, Tinwald j and Henry Stringfellow, Pendarves. POISONED GRAIN, £250 were voted for the purchase of poisoned grain. ELECTION.- The returning officer fcas instructed to take steps to supply the vaconcy in the Coancil caused by ,the resignation of Mr Friedlander, Polling-p^-Jfpro fjted| for Greenstreet school, ,*/:ghn)pr wj«l -fhad, and Miss BSWiplB. store, Alfred Forest Road, ' ' IRRIGATION PETITIONS^ Mr Grigg gave notice of motiof---" n»* the preliminary expanses inoarred in the formation ot irrfj&tion district be in future either paid or guaranteed by the promoters." TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted : — Auxiliary channel, Methven—No 1, Me: William, Is 2d per chain ; So 2, Mc- Dowell and McGuire. Is per "pham. Fencing—J. Gibson, £4 15*. Wslerton main—No 1, Urquhart, Is 3d per chain ; No 2, Bell, Is 3d and 9d ; No 3, Bell, Is ; No 4. Williams and Soott, 6d. Lease of Chertsey plantations—G. Campbell, 1, 2, and 3, 2s 3d per acre. Planting—No 1, James Porter, £2 6a 6d } No 2, Milli champ, £112 a. Reserve, BakaU gorge, Boucher, 2s 6 i per acre. tfBXDGE BY-LAWS, The Council sat In Committee on the draft by-lawa 'proposed to apply to th«j regulation of traffic on the bridges onder the Council's control. . :

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, May 3 Mr F. McGuire, MH.K., of New Zealand, is in England. F c states he has induced the New Piymoutb bond holders to agree to arbitrate with the New Zealand .Government for the restitution of 200,000 acres included in the grant.

Rome, May 3 The Pope, in a political testament, asks the Cardinals to hasten the elec tion of his successor, so as not to afford any time for intrigues. His Holiness says, although he has not gained temporal power, the Vatican is able to dictate conditions when the time is opportune.

Capetown, May 3 The Government proposes to annex Bechuanaland.

DIVIDEND.

Lomdoh, May 3 The Trust Agency of Australasia declares a dividend of twenty percent., and a bonus of 2£ per cant.

THEATRICAL.

Lohdov, May 8 A decree nisi has been granted to Florence Bethell, singer, of Adelaide, against her husband on the ground ef adultery. "

TINNED POISON.

P-uiis, May 2 Seventeen French soldiers died at Vitry through takiug tainted Ameri can tinned meat. Thirty-four others are In a critical condition.

LABOR

Paris, May 3 Two leaders of the omnibus strike have been sentenced to six monthi' imprisonment.

Armenia.

lokdok, May 3 Russia, Britain, and France will shortly present to the Forte a scheme for reform in Armenia, The Porte has already approved of a scheme enabling the Armenians to take part in pro* vincial administration.

COLONIAL LOANS.

London. May 2 The Western Australian loan averaged £103 Is 4d.

London, May 3 Tenders were opened to-day for the three per cent million and a half loan, with a minimum of 90. The total amount offered was £5,963,400. There were tenders for £3,210,000 at £94 89, which price will get about one third. The average on the loan was about 94£, and the highest tender wai 97.

The British Budget.

LoxDok, May 2 In his budget speech Sir W. V. Harcourt said the revenue last year amounted to £94,681,000, leaving a surplus of £776,000, which would ba applied to the reduction of the national debt. He estimated the revenue for next year at £95,662,000, and the expenditure £95,981,000. The antici pated deficit would be met by the re-imposition of the expiring beer duty, thus leaving a sur plus of £181,000. The expiring duty wonld not be reimposerL The death duties realised £973,000, or £32 below the estimate. The closeness of this estimate was looked upon as a marvellous achievement, and the announcement of the figures was re* ceived with cheers. The income ta*x yielded £14,600,000. The wine revenue showed a deorease last year of £66,000; spirits a decrease of £6300.

In bis budget speech, Sir W. V. Harcourt resisted the suggested grants to agriculturists, and warned the House that the country would not long be able to afford the present in* creased expenditure. The limit of tolerable taxation had nearly been reached. In conclusion he said that it was, perhaps, the last occasion he would be in a position to utter a warn ing to the House.

The concluding portion of the speech has given rise to much comment, and the meaning of the last statement is keenly discussed. A report, mentioned by The Times and credited in well informed circles, states that Lord Roseberry retires forthwith.

The Probate, Estate and Saooession duty yielded nearly a million more than was obtained under the t»ld system.

GREAT BRITAIN AND NICARAGUA.

London, Slay 2 Reports from New York represent the state of affairs in Nicaragua as critical. The Nicaraguans having threatened to attack the British resi dents, the guard has been increased by a further number of sailors from the warships. Great Britain will accept the guarantee of San Salvador to pay the indemnity due by Nicaragua within % fortnight if the latter confirms the payment. London, Hay 3 It is osdaUy stated that relying on the guarantee that Nicaragua will pay the indemnity in a fortnight the blockade of Gorinto will be raised. The other claim* arc to be referred to a joint commission.

THE COREAN WAR.

.. , . -_ , Toifio, May 2 The Japanese • h^ve released the steamer Yiksang and pargo confiscated a$ cqntraband of War, Paris, May % It is reported here that Japan is willing to renounce the terri tory claimed on the Continent i! she U permitted to recoup herself where Russia has no interest. Lokdon, May 2 Japan has placed large orders in Europe for munitions of war, and small swift cruisers. The Times states Russia will declare I war if Japan remains obstinate. Shanghai, M»y 2 The Itakin officials' brge that an offei; nhould be ' made to pay double t|ie indemnity instead of the cession of par{ of Manchuria, Others protest againsty giving up Formosa, and oiaßw to CO^ trjbuU to the rtdtmptioa (o^

THE ASHBtEDOK GUARDtAft : SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1896.



mi sine ss Notices ' ~ BAD^TIMES- ~~[ NO MONET- NO MONEY ■ ft* TT is almost impossible to give things away, bat never mind, come and try G. J. NEILL. FOR Blt APERY, CIiOTTfIIMG, & BOOTS. Make no error ; he is cheaper than any other in Canterbury* Drew Goods 4ii Double Width Dress Gooda la 64 now Is White Calico, Is lid d< Ken Double Bed white Twill Sheeting, 9|d Flannellettw 2s lid dozen Plaids, 8M and 6£d Towels 24d etch Cretonne 3M Blankets Blankets. Double Bed Colonial All Wool Flannel, white, grey, and pink, Blankets 25a 6d t reduced to 18a 6d 8U Ladies 1 and Children's Ulatew and Jackets Corsets, Ooraets Millnery at your own price Ladles Stockings 6d cloThTng. Men's Tweed Suit, 18s 6d Colonial Heavy tweed Suits, 32s 6d, re- Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, (all wool) duced to 21s 6d. 13 S gj Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid Men's Tweed Overceits with C*pes, 18a 6i Boys' Suits, 3s lid Boys Caps, 6d e»ch Boob, Shirts, and Hats, at your own price BOOTST^BOOTS. The maker of our Boots guarantees satisfaction, or he will replace them. N-BILL'S FOR BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 4a lid Men's Balmorals, 7a 6d Children's Strong Leather Boots from Women's Strong Leather Boots, pa lid 3a lid, this is no rubbish Women's Strap Shoes from 4a lid Women's Carpet Slippers, Is 3d. # v q. JTlnjeTll FRIEDLAKDBR'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Agent for Yarmouth Oil Skins. _____________ ______ "" FLETCEER BROS. A RE JUST LANDING THE FOLLOWING GOODS FOR COMING SEASON, 100 CASES WHITE ROSE KBRO- 50 OASES « LIGHT OF THE AGE " SENB, 150 per cent Test. KEROSENE, 150 per cent Test. These two brands of Kerosene are the Safest and Best Light-giving Oils Procurable. 5 Tons Moir's New Oatmeal 5 Owt Oatina or Rolled Oats m Paoketa 5 Cwt Germina and Bags $ Ton Golden Syrup in 561b tins | Ton Black Treacle in 561b tins g Cases „ „ „ 281b „ 4 Oaae3 „ „ „ 281b „ 8 „ „ ,i  l^lb „ 2 „ „ „ » 141b „ 5 „ „ „ » 71b  5 „ „ „ „ 71b „ st, „  „ 41b , 5J3 „ „ „ 41b „ 5 „ „  „ 21b „ 5 „ „ „ » 21b „ I TonWheatmeal SUG&R. SUGAR. SUGAR. W to have fust made a contract with the Auckland Sugar Refining Cora pany to be supplied with their finest No 1 Sugar'at a greatly Reducei Rate. Enquire our" price before going elsewhere. Dairy Salt. Dairy Salt, We have just received a Consignmant of the Finest Reilned Dairy Salt. g Tons Fine Salt in levvt bags 2 Tods Fine Salt in 561b bags 2,; », „ MIB '»» 2»» » » 7lb " JUST ARRIVED—A Splendid Line of Hudson's Water Biscuits in ill tius. to be cleared at Is 7d per tin. lins Free. FLETCHER BROS., C^SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTOHXROH. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ON Account of the Distress of Trade, we have decided to go out of bi alticss Con sfq'ienlly we shall offsr the whole of Our Stock of G>B4PJBltlf, CJLOTI«I»r« A BOOTS, ON Saturday Next, April 37, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. WE must realise, as we are losing money every day, and we think the" rfirofc loss the bes!;. Our Creditors are clamoring for thcie money, and to pay them .we must sacrifice onr Stock. We don't intend to make a bogus sale ;wo want money, and to got it we know we muss make a considerable reduction in our prices, to [command a ready sale. We close on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and 26, in order to mark down the Stock. DON'T FORGET SATURDAY NEXT. , J'ritiK your money, and for every pound your spend you will save at least ten shillings. W W' SPENCER & CO. AKCADE HOUSE. BURNETT STREET,



Wanted. J \ 'LEAVE IT. TO Hf!"-tIAY *4 MAORIS, Maoris, Maoris. Rink, Rink. Rink, Rink Tuesday Night, May 7. Grand competition by i \ Maori ladies.—Robert Elston, Mama^r. I 5 39 1 i : ESLEYAN Ohu eh, To-m >rrow.-~ VV Moruiner, Mr John Hayman; evening, Rev J. Rapley. 'Ihe publin cordially invited. 5 37 WANTED to Sell— \ few leads of Good Oaten Straw, also a few tons of Oat Straw Chaff. Apply J Harris, Allenton. 5 42 JAPS and Chinkies.—Most extraordi nary Cheap Sale of Books is at ill going on at J. Marsden's, Tancred street. tyANTED Known, that the crockery » and earthenware business of the late W. J. Hanrpton, Evst street, will be c&riied on by Mrs Hampton in Burnett street, opposite the Club. 5 24 \ LL persons owing Accounts to the t~\ l*te W. J. Hampton, furniture dealer of East street, are requested to pay same at once to Mrs Hampton, Burnett street. 6 25 BICYGL US.—Orders now being booked for our next shipment Cushions, £10; 95 Dunlop Tyres, £16.—Carson A»d Co. 5 4 NEW Electric System of Colouring Photographs. Intending Pupils can obtain full instructions and sets of Colours from- the Agents.—Carson and Co. WANTED Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc, For Cash. New Dresses, New Jackets, New Hats, etc., will all be reduced.—H. C. Segbks, Melford House. WANTED Known—We have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of the famous *'More Pork" Brand NEW CURE BACON. Supplied wholesale or retail.—A. Lawrie and Co., Saundera' Buildings. 4 147 /CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V>* Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town,— Adams, Sounders' Buildings, TO Let or for Sale—Seven-roomed House, with half acre of land, planted witft Fruit Trees, and Tennis Lawn; in the most healthy part of the town, close to the Domain. Terms very easy. Apply Robert Aicorn. 436 * hi ANTED KNOWN. -The celebrated fvV Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob> tamed at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." QPJfCIAL NOTICE.—Suits aad Single O Garments made to measure. Fit and stylo with prices to suit the times Large purchase Heavy Kaiapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED.— 1000 Men to look at the Cheap Drapery from Australia, at Melbourne prises. " The Blue House' is the place to get it, at the Corner of Arcade, and don't yon forget it. 4 24C1 WANTED Known —Great Bargain are now being given for Ca-h in all departments. Bsfrre laying ont your money for Drapery, Boots, etc . give us a call.—H. C. Segers, Melf->rd House. WANTHVD- Everyone to visit our Large Show Room now replete with new styles for thaseason.—Mitchell and Turner. y]IT"ANTiSD KNOWN.—Warm carpet slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d. 1% woman's Is 91.— W. fit. Collier, *'■ The Corner." CASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth ing, e>c. New Goods just opened. | Fverythins; reduced for Cash.—H. C Segers, Meiford House. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hqopeb, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton, 11*134 ■ ■—■ ■ % ■ ■ AUTUMN DRKhdKS, Splendid *■*- Variety, Lowest Prices. See windows G, L. Beats akp Co , Tan cred Street-.. 2 202 ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court i house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton. Also an assortment of Boots. WANTED Known—Lowest possible priges for Men's Knit Under clohhini?, Shirts, and Heavy Boots.— Mitchell and Turner. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, ' WEuslins, Flannelettes, Trimming", etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known — The Misses Urquhart have started Drees making, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate lmges, hope to receive a share of the oublie patronage. Address: Tancred Street-, next to E. W. Hall. Herbalist. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. AVDREWES AND Co. 11 98 /CHRISTMAS Preseutß, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jjew'a Harpsj Balis and Dolls for everybody from id each; Jointed Dolls for 63, Sleeping Beauties 1«. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Doliu, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Undorofothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock p/xeet. Wa¥tei)~known. - f. J f Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, K»at Street, next the Corner. Ice Creams, Fresh Fruiis, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice afc reasonable rates. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 /"I UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock |v. ~ of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Bwrgl Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection ktnt&i. No old stock to select I from at J. W. Hardlby's Sporting Repository TVTOTICEI Notice Sport for all i IN Guns let oub on hire or sold on tim 9 payments. H&ving a professional Gunsmitib on fche premises, I undertake to repair Guns ,<s* mv description. Gun fittings in stock. ¥ti<m few,— ■J. W. Hardlby, Ironmonger, ete 1 BANGJ Bang i Bang! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Club Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, jGaaes and all sporting materials of the first .qaaiity ».t J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium Nm Vmits Trtww "Latest $WM



Wanted ) : : i BACON, Bacon, Bason. —Best Grain Fed Baon from tho Watertou District. Sides 6d per lb ; Tiitnming Slices, sd; Best Cu^s, 6|d. Cheese, Cheese, Oheeae. —Best Local Dairi- 8 and Akaroa Bid and 6 I par lb. Look at our window. —Taylor, E-ist street. English Vinegar, 6d per bottle, Worcestershire Sauce 4£d. | F. ANDREW ES & CO.—Sale now Li. on o f Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a*; greatly redact d prices for cash, at L. P. Andrbwbs & Co WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, tfoldersi and everything in the optical lire at 8. Saxek's, Optician, fiHOICE FRUlTS.—Peaches, banan;»s, \J granges, lemons and tomatoes, at H, A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street. POTATOES. Potatoes —Jusf arrived a Consignment of the Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, from the best potatoe growing district in North Canterbury, to be sold at a very low price. Special quotation for ton lots. — Flbtohkb Bros , Cash Supply Stores, East Street. Aah burton. WANTED Known—That if you are in want of a first) class article in sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison s; you will get the very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs, well done and at once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hal Boot Store. E^t street, Ashburton BHARPS,8 HARPS, Sharps. Bran, Bran. If you are requiring either of the above for your Pigs or Cattle enquire our Pnce before buying elsewhere. Special quota tions for ton lots. Flour at Mill Price.— Fletcher Bros , Ashbarton. WINTER. 152^Men's, Boys' and Youths' Tweed Overcoats, with Cape, to be cleared this season at 20 per cent under ordinary prices 69 Boys' and Youths' Macfarlane Over coats, new shape, to be Sold at 12^ per cent lower than last season 28 Boys 1 Double-breasted Reefers from 10s 9d WATERPROOF COATS. Our Coats are to be seen all over the Country. SPECIAL. ladies' Waterproof Cloaka made to meaßuro ; all Sewn Ssanas. A SHBURTON T3LANKETS, A. -D: Large Double Bed Size, WINTER BOOTS, It will pay you to Buy your BOOTS from the NEW ZCALAHD-" CLOTHING FACTORY; ALEX. HtiNDRY, Manager.



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One Box op Clarke's B 41 Pills is ware n ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. (3'uarratfteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all OhemistßandPatep. Medicine Vendors thronghout -the World Proprietors : The Lincolk and Midland Counties DbugCompauy, Lincoln, England Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy >'B,VJKii ?M~*4 in permanently curing rheuma ti*m,'lumbago, sbiatioa, goat, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price lOi, post free. JT, W. CUytoa, P.O. Box 23i, Donpdlo, .i



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