DEATH.

Laird —At Inver, Dunkeld. Perthshire, on February 27, Elizabeth relict of the late William Laird, of Inver, and m rther of A. Inglis Macliean Dunn, Ashbarton; aged 83.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAYM JUNE 22, 1895. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

As usual, the Governor's Speech delivered at the opening of Parliamen on Thursday, gave us little that wp did not know, or at least that we did not expect. We were all aware that His ) xcellency bad made a voyage to the islands adjacent to the colony, and that he had found them, as the saying is " just as they are." The fur seals had been extripated, almost com pletely, and this His Excellency looked upon this as a national loss, and drew the attention of Parliament to it Probably an Act making it a crime to kill a fur seal will be the outcome of His Excellency's reference to the matter. Metaphorically speaking, he shook hands with the colony gleefully over the use in the price of grain, and Kauiri gum, the better demand for timber, the partial recovery in the price of frozen mutton, the success of the Gothic's chilled meat experiment, and the shipping of stock alive to London. An extra shake over the revival of quartz mining on both islands, and his Excellency indicated that the patent rights in this colony of the Cassels Company in the cyanide process would be attacked by Govern* ment so that the heavy royalty paid for its use may be lifted off the shoulders of those engaged in the gold mining industry. Another handshake over the surplus claimed by Govern ment and reference was made to the recent Maori storm in a teapot, and the very practical steps now to be taken to prevent such troubles ia future. His Excellency skipped gaily along and told us what we all knew before about the Midland Railway affair and then went on to add one more to the many compliments that have been paid to the Colonial Trea surer on his success with the three per cent loan, and other financial trans actions he managed while on his recent visits to Hobart and to London. His Excellency gave a quiet little denial of responsibility on the part of his Ministers for applicants for advances under the cheap money scheme not getting all they asked for, and pointed out that the blame lay with the Lending Board. This, too, most people knew, but there is no harm done by hia Excellency going over it again. Then the reciprocity treaties which have been provisionally arranged were touched upon, but as lightly as a line in an auctioneer's catalogue ; the Ottawa Conference, and Mr Lee Smith's report thereon, were noticed in due cotfrsp, the latter as a treat in store no doubt for the representatives of tho people who delight in reading blue books. Mr Reeves? visit to Australia, and the report he made on that visit regarding bush settlements and labor colonies was glanced at, as well as the experiment on similar line 3 tried hero since. Mr March's despatch to spy out the land of Australia on the village settlement question was also in the list of subjects touched upon, and the report that will of course be submitted by Mr March waa noted as one of the pleasures of the furture. Another handshake over the grading and cool storage of dairy produce, and the in tention was intimated of Government to call a conference in "Wellington to discuss the question of the better dis tribution of our meat in Great Britain. A reference to the new arms for our forces .came next, and the list wound up with a hjnt that ik was intended to increase the number of Ministers, antji so lighten the burden of their duties and prevent them from being kjlled with hard work. Then came the work that Parliament would be. asked to do. "For the third year in succession,'' said his Excellency, "You will be asked to passj a Bill extending to local bodies the right of levying rates upon land values By it such bodies will be allowed to apply the principle upon which direct taxation has, for years, been assessed by the Government." A J Fair Rent Bill—information regarding the necessity or otherwise for such a measure having been industriously gathered from the local bodies in the colony—was promised, an amendment pn the Land for Settlements Act, and jjinojbher on the electoral law in regard to boundaries of elect Grates And then His Excellency spoke of the measure proposed to be introduced dealing with local government. From what has already fallen from the Premier on the subject of this Jill, it was easy to gather that it was intended to be sweeping in its operation, that many of the smaller bodies in the colony would be improved out of existence, and a system of centralisa tion pursued that would give to the larger bodies formed under it greater power for work and a stronger finance The Governor simply echoes the words of the Premier, and if the Bill is passed the chauges to be made will be of a most radical order. The Premier, how ever, has held a tight grip on the Bill, and beyond what he himself has been pleased to tell of its provisions, no one knows anything definitely of what he oceans to do. The tariff is to be tinkered srtfcb, on the Commission's report, which we' h-QQW is' a lengthy one, and the House will have another 11 dab " at the licensing question, but whether on a new Bill or on the laying up of the present one for alterations and repairs, is not stated. Bills to prsjrent the extortion of excessive rates of usury and "to protect and preserve .for the families of yorking settlers the homes they have made their own," have a nice attractive sound about them, and would have brought tremendous cheers from the crowd had the speech been qieUvered in the Opera House instead of the Legislative Council Chamber. Several labor Bills and another Undesirable Immigrants Bill, a series ttf measures touching State school teachers and secondary education, and one we take it to abolish Grand juries, make up a fairly full ta'.e of bricks for the representa tives to supply to order of the Govern* went. There are numerous other meiiiure? waiting iatrodwotiop no

doubt, both by Government and private members, but in the programme sketched out by His Excellency the House will have quite enough cud to chew in one session.

A gallant piece of soldiering Is described in the studiously colourless official description received at the defence the India Offio ■. of the ofchitbal. holding of UhifcMl by its defender. Une sen tence alone shows at the s»me time how hard every one of the defenders h»d to fight, and how modestly the chief tells hia story. •* British Agent wounded." That Is how Dr Robertson describes his own wound at the head of his garrison in making a sortie On March 3 the garri son regarded their position as hopeless, and then for seven long weeks rh*y ' stubbornly held their own. When the water-tower outeide »he fort was set on fire three time?, three times they dashed cub and extinguished it. When the natives came too near with their mines, again they issued and b'ew them up. What could be more thrilling than this laconic statement, " Enemy made an attack on all sides of fort; failed " 1 On April 5 the enemy captured a summer* house within 50 yards of the gun towet of die fore. Twelve days later the garrison, no doubt finding that the summer-house was serving as a cover for operations which would soon prove disastrous, sallied out, recovered it, and blew up the enemy's mines. But this sortie cost the little band of defenders dear ; they lost no fewer than eighc killed and thirteen wounded. Dr Rtbertoon himself was hit while helping to extinguish the fltmea which the tribes men had succeeded in lighting. Captain Baird was mortally wounded and died, and one other British officer and two native officers of distinction were wounded. All this time the fatigue and exposure were dreadful, the fuod wab scanty and bad, the medical stores were soon exhausted, and as a climax to dis couragement the gtrrison seem to have believed that General Gholam Hydtr Khan, t' c Ameer s commander-in-chief, was supporting the enemy. The joy with which Colonel Kelly's little force must have been welcomed a Chitral may be left to the imagination. The policy of the expedition has from the first been open to doubt But we may be thankful that co happy a resuh has been snatched from the very j tws of misfortune, and that we have received one more proof of how in our Empire the occasion always finds the man.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An article on the Armenian outrages appears on the fourth page. A Press Association telegram states that a great deal of southern money is coming to Auck'and at present for investment in mining shares. At a meeting e,f the Unemployed Relief Committee at DunerU i on Friday it was reported that ho f*r 450 men had applied for woik, of whom 200 had bean engaged. The Tongariro makes her thirtieth yoytgo home next trip, but she will carry no passengers on that voyage. She is not expected to leave the colony much before the Ruahine. The Tablet learns that a wish is gene rally expressed throughout iha colony that steps should, without dulay, be taken for the erection of a monument in memory of the late Bishop of Dunedin. At the Wesleyan church to-morrow eveirng a special sermon to men will be preached by the Rev T. G. Brooke on ' Our duty to the workless,' and men o-' the street are kindly invited to be present. The extra pressure on our spsce, un avoidable during the sitting of Rirliament compels us fo h< Id over a change of M W. IJ. Collier'd advertisement. We learn thafe IVJr Collier is at present in Rutland imking purchases for his business in As viburtnn.

Mr W. H. Smith, of Petane, informs the Mawkc's Bay Herald that when driving home one nighc last week he observed a most beautiful meteor, which fl»shed from one part of the ho*izin to fhe other with a light ' brighter than the cliy.' A dull rumbling sound followed like the noise attendant on the descent i £ an avalanche. An ixcsllent practice of the Orchestral Society, under the leadership of Mr David .). Jones, was hell on Friday evening. Thia Society will shortly give one of their c uicerts, and from the high class programme presented at their last concert — whjch proved so successful—a musical treat 13 in sore duijag the present season. The Rev,[. F. Teakle visits Ashburton to-day for thp purpose of inspecfing the Sunday schools ja coaneption with St Stephen's church, and will also preach on Sunday on behalf of the Church Mtesicn Fund. The scholars of the fourth, fifth, and sixth standards of both schools will meet at Haraps fesd at 230 p.m. on Sunday. It has been decided to hold the Newlands concert, in aid of the school fund", on Thursday, July 4, and for this event a most attractive programme is being prepared. Seme of the best musical i talent in the county having promised their assistance, a r> ally good evening's enj >yment may ba looked forward to Tb.3 conc?rt, which is to be held in the schoolroom, will be followed with a dance.

Members of tjje Ambulance Society are reminded that lectures will be given on Saturday afternoon and Monday evening to ladies and gentlemen respectively. Dr (Jreenwood will be the lectnrer on each of these occasions. Members who purpose enter i^j for examination at the end of the present term will require to attend four lectures. "First aid ?l books ara now procurable a 1; the ambulance h ill. On Thursday last a match wis played in tty3 Domain between the first fifteens of the Ashburton High School and Janior Football Clubs, The juniors had rather the stronger team and although they deserved their win of 9 points to 3 points, yet tho school played very creditably. The chief featur > of the game was the splendid passing of the Junior backs, and this probably won them the match. For the winners the tries were obtained by Dixon (2) and Fred Prltchard ; T. Riddle scoring for the High School. The game was fairly even thr ughoufr, and in spite of the mud, the players seemed to enjoy ib.

The Banking Commission

Melbourne, June 20

The Banking Commission examined Mr Smith, chief manager of the National Bank. He said that with a State bank of issue, a fourth to a third percent of the specie held in hand would prove sufficient for all purposes. It would be no advantage to have the state notes issued constituted a legal term everywhere except in the place of issue. He did not think the credit foncier system applicable to Victoria, as it made »}o provision for further advances, whiqh qnly amount to half the value of th,e securities and are not of muchassistance ? though it would be a re lieftothepresentdebtors to take advan tage of tho cheap money. Speaking generally for the busfne^a done \n the colony, there was an expess of specie. What they suffered from was a want of ccmiiiUuce,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Welmnotow, Juno 21 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. LKAVB OV ABSENCE. The Speaker announced that the Governor had given Hon Mr Oliver twelve months' leave of absence. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. Hon Mr Baillie was appointed Chair man of Committees ADDRESS-IN REPLY

Hon Mr McCullogh, in moving the Address-in-Reply, remarked that the Governor's speech deserved the utmost consideration of the Council. The speech was not one of mere words but was well digested, and showed Govern ment had nothing to conceal. The finances were in a sound condition, as was shown in Mr Ward's speech to the London Chamber of Commerce, and even better than were those of the sister colonies He deplored the action of many colonial editors, who had defiled, so to speak, their own nests, in decrying the credit of the colony for party purposes. The experts of wheat, fltkX and meat had improved, and the exports generally exceeded the imports. The paragraph referring to the improve ment in the gold industry was ex tremely gratifying, a result which had been achieved by the existing Govern ment. He regarded the vote in favor of a reciprocal treaty with Canada and South Australia as a step in the right direction, and as culculated to create federal frcetrade. He beliaved that the Government were doing the best they could for the colony, although he would not say every measure they introduced was for the benefit of the colony, and believed that the Council would do their utmost to advance those measures which would prove wise and beat for the colony.

i Mr W. 0. Walker seconded the motion. He scarcely liked to say much in regard to the action of the Government over the Midland Bail way, but he paid a high compliment to tne conduct of the Agent-General's affairs, from personal observation, and congratulated the country that a New Zealander was at the head of affairs in London. He was pleased that the Go vernment intended dealing with that tender matter, charitable aid, and was gratified that a new Minister would be appointed. He only hoped that such a Minister would have a seat in the Council. Mr Phaiazyn expressed the pleasure it gave him to glean from the speeches of proposer and seconder that they favoured freetrade. As a whole the Governor's speech commended itself to ! the country. Dr Grace, in referring to the para i graph about the Midland Railway, expressed the opinion that the company had no reason for complaint, as they realised well out of the Government land endowment, especially on the lands held on the Canterbury side. He considered that the editors of papers here who had caused cablegrams to be sent Home to t'c Stock Exchange were to be condemned as unpatriotic, As a whole he endorsed the policy of the Government, and warned the work ing men from demanding a fictitious wage, which must cod in their ultimate Win-

Mr Jennings, considered that the de bate had degenerated into a contro versy of freetrac|e y protection. He considered that if freetrade obtained the tipper hand workmen would have to labour for starvation wages. He firmly believed that the Government had clone their best, not only for one industry, but for laboring classes alike; and that their action had gone far to revive trade in the colony which was undoubtedly inproving. The motion was agreed to on the voices. ! The Council adjourned till Tuesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The House met at 2.3<}. SIR GEORGE GREY. Mr Se.ddon moved that leave of absence lor one month be granted to £jr George Grey qn accqunt of il} health.

Captain Russell said this involved a constitutional question, and poiated out that Sir George Grey had taken no steps himself to obtain leave of absence. He had never been sworn in as a member of the House, or taken the oath of allegiance, and he (Oaptain Russell) therefore contended it was not in the power of the House to grant the right hon. gentlemen leave of absence. Captain Russell quoted precedents of the Imperial Parliament in support of his contention in bringing this matter forward. However, he was not actuated by any party or personal mot|ves,

Sir Robert Stout pointed out this was the third se§sion Sir Geqrge Grey had been absent, and in his opinion the seat was vacant. Mr Orowther thought if any objec tion were necessary it should come from Sir George Grey's constituents. He declared Sir George Grey would again be elected if be stood for Auck land city, Mr Button endorsed his colleague' remarks. Several other members alao spoke. Mr Seddon in reply said he could quote numerous precedents in which members had received the same privi'ego as was now asked for by Sir George Grey. They must remember that sickness always counted as atten dance at the house. His last informa tion respecting Sir George Grey was that he would be shortly leaving Eng land for the colony. Anyway lie was sure every consideration should be shown to Such a request. The motion was agreed to on the voices. Leave of absence for two weeks was granted to Wi P.-re and Elone Heke. BILLS INTRODUCED. A total tit'fifty-four Bills were intro duced by Ministers and private mem bers kxid. rekd a first time. OLD AGE PENSION!?. On the motion of Mr fieldon a committee of ten members was ap pointed tq examine into anpf report upon the question of mairing provision for old a§o. TIME LIMIT, On the Standing Orders Committee being set up Major Steward expressed his ppinion $hat there should be s-ome curtailment) of the time limit ip com; | mitteeof. tb# House, j

Mr SeddoD said this Committee could get to work early, so that the point raised by Major Steward could be decided without delay. Bellamy's. Mr rfeddon moved that, pending consideration of the report and re commendation from the Joint House Committee, Bellamy's be conducted the same as heretofore. He said he did not wish the imtter to be prejudiced until the Committee reported. Sir Robert Stout objected, and said the House should deal with the matter. The motion was carried on division by 27 to 18. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, it was stated that Government would have to see how the finances stood before agreeing to deal this session with the claims of of pensions for naval and military ser vice; that Government would give consideration to a proposal to have a naval training ship for the colony, although the scheme had not been a success in ths sister colonies; that the chief dairy expert was making en quiries as to the Evenden lightning butter extractor in Victoria, and i! these investigations were satisfactory the Minister for Agriculture would have the machine introduced into New Zealand; that the Tariff Commission's report would belaid on the table of the House simultaneously with the Government proposals with regard to the tariff; it was not intended to im prove the accommodation provided by second class carriages on the railwaysj that the question of expense up to the present had precluded the appoint ment of a bacteriologist in connection with the Stock Department, but the matter would be referred to the Stock Committee. The House rose at 5 SO p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. ADDRESS IN-REFLY.

Mr Pirani moved the Address in- Reply to the Governor's speech. He congratulated the Government on the action they had taken respectin gKaro tanga, and in deciding that no further sum should be spent on that Island, unless it were annexed to New Zealand. He was glad to hear the depression was lifting from the colony, and that the exports of New Zealand, notwith standing ,^he depression that had existed, were so satisfactory. As to the timber trade, he was not ao sanguine about the industry, and strongly urged the establishment of a Forestry Department to preserve our forests. It was satisfactory to notice that the mining industry has made •uch progress, but he deprecated any attempt to boom what might be called bogus companies on the London market. He suggested the example of New South Wales should be followed in assisting the unemployed to go out and prospect for gold. He warmly complimented Government on the way in which the public purse had been kept, and expressed the opinion that the Native legislation of the Govern ment was the best that had ever been pursued- In connection with the Mid land Railway seizure, he thought that the Government had done ths right thing for thes colony. He regarded the Colonial Treasurer's visit to England as a bright spot in the history of the •olony^ and he felt sure that the colony would experience great benefit froift his financial operations at home, ffe regretted that the Advances? to Settlers Act was not working satisfactorily, but that was probably due to members of the Board having too much to do ia their own Departments to give proper consideration to applicants for loans, and he hoped to see an alteration in the direction of appointing an inde pendent Bo*rd. It was with pleasure, that he noticed that the Licensing Bill was again to be introduced, and that an Act was promised providing fora Board of Appeal for teachers. Bail way management under the present Minister was proving very successful, and the lines were both paying and assisting in the settlement of the country.; In regard to the -Ministry itself he had not been a blind follower, and although tfiey had some faults, he: wnsidsred that they wejre the be^t Government that lias ever been in office in the colony, and he hoped that they would continue in the good work of settling and maintaining its financial position. The present Minister of Labor was dealing with the unemployed difficulty in the right direction, but he (Mr Pirani) considered that the ques tion of drink was in a large degree responsible for the unemployed. He regretted that no mention was made in the speech respecting land settlement, and pointed out in detail how the land administration of the colony might be improved. He applauded the proposal to appoint another Minister, and hailed with satisfaction the 1 introduction of a JJill to allow local bodies to levy rates oh unimproved values. ' With regard to lopal government he doubted' very much whether the Government woulcj be able to pass a satisfactory measure this year. Efe favored a return tq modified provincialism double chambers and other paraphernalia Kespecting the Customs Tariff they shoukl go no fnrther than removing some of the anomalies, and taking the duties off the necessaries of life. In conclusion he hoped that the efforts of

the Government would be to make tho colony what one of its poets had described it—"God's own country " Mr Maslin, in seconding the motion, said that he noticed with pleasure the improvement in agricultural products, but thought some alteration was re quired in compiling the grain returns so that the farmers might know whether there was likely to be a short age or not. He approved the position taken up by the Government respect ing ihe Midland Kaiiway, but' hoped. that the Government would be very" cauious in regard to borrowing lot the construction of this line, as such a i course might be disastrous to the liberal Party. The visit; of the Col onial Treasurer to England : had been aY unqualified success, and if the trip had," cost the bolony tnbueancja 'oft pounds it would have been money well spent. Respepting the statement IVfr Ward was sai<| to have made before the London Ch^niVr of Coramerfle regarding the qf sepurJUW,' he (Mr M»slin) did not put much faith in the newspaper reports, and he doubted whether Mr Ward ever made such a statement. With regard to the proposed appointment of anothep Minister he thought that Minister! took too much apoQ th»oielvw, tug

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1895.



•-""ainess Notices I ba"d~t~i m c s. no money. no money- III! I *f) * 'I ff T is almost impossible to give thing* away, but never mind, coma and try G. J. NEILL FOR IMtVI'KRY, CLOTrtBG, & BOOH Make no error ; he is cheaper than any other in Canterbury. ■ ii !■■■ Q ■ ■ » ress Goods 4*d Double Width Dreas Goods U 61 nnw It hlte Calico, la lid dozan Doable Bed white Twill Sheeting, 9|l o laonellettas 2* 111 dozen Plaids, Bfc 1 aad 6£d Towels, 2|4 each Cretonne 3M Blankets, Blankets. Doable Bed Colonial All Wool FUnnel, white, grey, and pink, Blankets 25* 6d, reduced to 18* 6d SU Ladies' and''Children's Ulaters and Jackets Corsets, Corsets i Millnery at r»ur own price Ladies Stockings 6d clFt°hTng. Men's Tweed Suit, 18s 6d Colonial Heavy tweed Suits, J2s 61, re- Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, (all wool) duced to 21s 6d. 13j 61 Men's Tweed Trousers, 6a lid •Jen's Tweed Uverooits with C%pes,lßi 61 Boya' Suits, 3j lid Doyg Caps, 61 each Socks, Shirts, and Ha) s, at your own price BOOT ~BOOTS. The maker of oar Boots guarantees satisfaction, or he will replace them. NEILL'S FOR BOOTS. Men's Bluohers, 4* lid Men's Balmoral, 7a 6d Children's Strong Leather Boots from Women a Strong Leather Boots, 5* lid 3s lid, this Is no rubbish Women's Strap Shoes from 4s lid Women's Carpet Slippers, Is 3d. q. j~ne7ll FRIEDLAKDBR'S 00 R NEK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Agent fcr Yarmouth Oil Skins.



FLETCHER BROS. HAVK just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 41b Tins. This is really without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits are much fresher and not broken as they are when you get, thena'in the large tins. We have also in Stock_and to~arrive, WRIGBTS CELEBRATED BISCUITS, In 21b boxes in the following*varieties :— PARK WIIIISS OSWEGO GARIBALDI ABERNETHY EOINA SULTANAS ARROWROOT, fto., fto. CONFECTIONERY. CONFECTIONERY is selling at low prices now. but we 'arojselling at Lower Rates than anyone in Ashburton. We are clearing out a line of Terry's Pastilles (English), at a great reduction ; also a splendid lot of jGaramcls, Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Oouvernations at \\\\i the price the Confectioners charge. We have in hand and to arrive Large Stocks of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLEP. 50 lioxos National Candles 50 boxes London Wax ' 50 boxes London Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm •23 boxoa Vistas Paraffin !■"> boxes Fluted Paraffin 100 boxes Premier Candle* 50 Hlcctric Stearin*: Remember, if we do not advertise prices, we are still selling all Groceries, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices. We should bo very much obliged if those of our Customers who can get in j town during the week to tret their Groceries would do so, as we cannot servo them and do them justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday. Wo can quite understand how unplrasant and annoying it must be to have to wait such a long time for their turn, and can quite sympathise with them.



I@r NOTE ADDRKHS, FLETCHER BROS, C 4.511 SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & CUUIBTCIIUEOII. UP TO DATE SALE, ANDREW ORR WILL (50MMKNCB A (HEAT CLEARING SALE ov HIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, COMMENCING 1111111%, JITAfE 21. THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN TUB HISTORY OF ASHBURTON WJLL BE GIVEN. A LARGE LOT OF BOOTS SLTOHTLY SOILED WILL BE SOLD AT LEBS THAN H4LF PRICE. i, , ,i «^ . ' +



Wanted. ' \ ifANTED Known—Grand results, VV oar cash sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years'expert ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchell & Turner WANTED Known—Ladies lasting Slippers only 2s Ud—U u%l price, 4* 6d —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known—A cordial reception and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold a* advertised prices—Mitchell & Turner BANU! Bang i B»u S i My new se* son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Glut) Cartridges. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first qaaltty at J. W. Hartley's. Gun Emporium Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates Ladiei Room a specialty. 1*153 WANTED Known—That lam hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over nwny in the tiade for the simple reason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, «r interest on loan to carry on big concerns. But I boy and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done at Once.—J. Moison, Boot Store East street, Ashbnrton. 5 138 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. Andrbwes and Co. 11 98



Wanted I '\tJAHTi6U Known-Kkv J. Ulphert "* will occupy his own pulpit to morrow ; morning and evening. Winch- , more in the afternoon. 6*170 ( Si^LfciYAiN Church, To-monow. — ' Preacher for the day, Rev. T. 3. Brooke. Subjects, Morning, ' Hindrances to Church Work,'; Evening, ' Our duty to the Workless. 1 A special" subject for men, and the mm on the street especially i invited. 6 163 WANTED Known—l have for tat* Carrot? and Mangold Wunsel. Apply J. Milliohamp, Terrace Nursery. TinSwld, __ 6J67 A^pj^p-^ n ~ wn _ Wf 0 Davis has not only a Registry Office for male and female servants, but also a Matrimonial Agency. Sweethearts sup* plied from 31 each. See his window. 6 169_^ ,j PLENDID Organ £40, Good Organ, 1 O 10 stops, £2i 10d ; Good Orgau, 7 stops, £16. Cash or easy terms.—H. M. Jonf.s. J,\/| ARSDEN, Junr., Bjokaeiler, • ■***■ Stationer, JMews Agent, Etc. School Books and all other School Requisite. All goods at lowest possible prices. JNote — "The Little Shop, 1* iiaat Street. fi\O LbJT.—Two.roomed Cottage with 1- scullery, Havelock Street, West.— Apply to F, 11. Steel, opposite. 6 157 I^HE BEST is the Cheapest. "Even • ing Star " Kerosene id the best. To be obtained from Oarson and Co. (IHOICK New Season Fruit. Grapes, J Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.— adabw, Stunderh' Buildings CIARSON AND COS Stocktaking bale > JMow on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brushware, Gl^ou and China, at very low prices for cash. 5 129 C^fIEAP reading for winter evenings. /' Join my Library. Qaarterly sub scnption, 3*61 cash. 1200 Volumes to select from. Books changed as often as desit»l.—H. M Jonks. 6 151 i,O LET, or For Sale—Two-roomed Lean-to with half an acre of land, For Sale- Four-roomed House with h«lf an acre of Land —H M. Jones. 6 152 iTITANTED Known-Mend and boys. * Clothing and Under clothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly low ra+es—Mitchell A Turner. I F. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now "--A on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocds, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Anprewbs & Co /CHOICE FtiUlTS.—Peaches, banams, V^ oranges, lemons and tomitoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street,



pASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth v ing, etc. New Goods just opened. F-verythins; reduced for Cash. —H. C Segers, Mslford House. \\J ANTED Known—We are reducing V* the whole of our Drapery, B>o*;s Clothing, etc, For Cv-h. New Dresses, New Jack ft s. New Hats, etc , will alt be reduced —U. C. Segeks, Melford House VITANTED, Eveiybody to try a pur of ** Honso Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia B^oh Store. I ANTBD Known — AlaHor'a Ze;v '* Undia B >ofc Store is the Cheapes' I Rtoro for Boots and Shoes. \ I J AN TED KNOW tf. -The celebrated * * Varmf u"h Oilakins cm be ob tained afcW.H Co'lier, "The Corner." WANTED Known—Bargains to bo had every d y at Mellor's Ze - andia Boot Store | li/"ANTKD Known—Ten per cent I VV under Christ church prices at Mellor's Zp»l;*ndia Boot Storp. TEA, TEA. TE\. If you aro wmdng aß>x of nal'y first clasa TVa, at a low price, try FtETcn".R Buos AH well known brands of Tea kept in stock. — Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. WANTiID Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton.—Mel.or'a Ze;ilandia Boo f, Storo. jf? ANTED Everyone to call at W Meilou's and get his price. No one asked to buy. CC7"ANTED Known—Mothers, be wis9 * and buy your school bouts at Mellor'h Z wJandia Boot Store. XXT ANTED Known —Football Boots, * sui?e soal kickers; they never fail -Mellor'aZealiMKHa Boot Store. WANTED.— 1000 Men to look at the Chpap Drapery from Australia, at Melbourne prises. " The Blue House " is the place to get it, at the Corner of Arcade, and do;.'*-, yon forgefc it. 4 240 nr\RY FLELVHKR BROS, for Fiour JL Bran, Sharps, Poiatoe", Etc, at lowest prices in town ; quali y combined. —Cash Supply Stort-p, Achburton. i



WANTED Known —We are com pelled to realise on a v. ry large portion of our Stcck. To do this we are pr*>p\red to take cost prica for all our new Winter Goodf, atid almost any price older stock.—Mitchell and Turneh. ROBERT ALCORN lias opened n Bauer's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Siles, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton. Also an assortment of Boots. ANTED KW)WJS.-Warm carpec slippers for Wir.tpr wear, girls' 9d, 1«, women's la 91— W. H. Ooljier, I ' The Corner." WANTED Known — Mrs Hoopbb (monthly nurse) is open to accept eng*ge#4«*te. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Aifoi'i JToreet Road, Ashburton. 11*134 ______ __ WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. ilek's. Optician. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, A proas, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Vtuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings etc., at; Mrs Alcorn'b new Bhop, Baker's Rtiildings. O Pi'CIAL NOTICE.—Suits aad Single J Garments made to measure. Fit and stylo with prices to suit the times Large purchase Heavy K'-iiapoi Trousers ai.d Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and TURNE". / 1 UNS ! Guna ! Guns ! My new stock ' 'JX oi Gunsj usfc to hand direct from the Kian«f«,<jturerß. Double and Single Barrel Breeafe L-%4ers, Riflea, etc In spection invited. N« 4<J .gtock to select from at J. W f Uiuutis^tf



tirANTED Known—Small Profits VV and Quick Returns.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE! Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional | Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardlky, Ironmonger, etc' WANTED Known —Great Bargains are now being given for Cash in all departments. Bnfrre laying out your money for Drapery, Boots, etc , give us a call.— H. C. Seqers, Melford House. / I MAS Presents, Choice Orna \ J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harpp, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each ; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Ib. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Aloorn's Ladies-' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar. Haveloclr nfcreefc. XYT ANTED Known—Just arrived *' from Melbourne for the Blue House ICO Men's Suits, 17s 6d ; 10 dozen Felt Htts, la Jld ; Men's Heavy B^o's, 9s lid 'w-rdi 15>) ; a line of Flannelette, 3? lid dozsn ; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mpl bourne prices.—The Blue Hou»e Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49



ttOLU IB HOOCHES AND KAMfjiLKS. JUST RECEIVED TyEW AND CHOICE DEIGNS— To be ae m at the JEWE£/.ER¥ ESTABLISHMENT S. S A L E X, WATCHMAKER AND JEVVELLBB, EASI* STREET, ASHBU RIiTJO'N k-jt Inspection Invited, CALL AT THIS (\TEW r/EALAND 11 E w Zealand CLOTHING CIACrORY lothing Factory AND GET A REAL GOOD WATEBPKOOF COAT, GUARANTEED RAIN-PROOF.; OUB BOOTS AEK THE BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON NEW ZEALAND | CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. PANAMA HCUSE.-LATE BENCH'S. TIyfRSSTRIBBLING hnving taken over JjJ Panama Boarding House, will open on SATURDAY,. June 15. Meals Is. Dinners—seven per wetk-i-'. Beds la. Board md Lodging 16 i per week J board yulj. Us ysr vreejf, 0 IK