Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 28, 1895. AMENDING ACTS.

Tub laws of New Zealand are many and various, and every year adds to their number and variety. We have Acts of Parliament on almost every subject under the sun that affects us as human beings, and no sooner do we gat a new Act than an amending Act is wanted the following session to patch up the bole that has been made in it by the proverbial coach and horses that of course romped through it as soon as it came into operation. Thus the law on almost every subject is made up of the Act of such and such a year " and the Acts amending the same." The latter are very numerous in some I cases, and their number is a source of great inconvenience, not only to the layman, who is apt to fancy he has the whole law in his hand in the original Act, and forgets all about the possi bility of amendments, but also to the lawyer, who has to' keep his -weather eye open for these amendments and post himself up in them, or run the risk of being stranded in a case by a more watchful opponent. The situation has' commended itself to the Hon Major Steward as one in which there is room for improvement, and he has therefore 'introduced a Bill providing that immediately after every session it shall be the duty of the law officers to collate any amending Act passed with the original Act thereby amended, and to prepare a consolidated Act which shall incorporate the amendments; such consolidated Act shall be submitted to a Judge of the Supreme Court, who shall see that such consolidated Act is in accordance with the law as amended.

All the forenoon to-day a strong nor'-wester was half choking pedes trians and filling THE WATER CART. the shops with clouds of dust, much to the detriment of goods, but there was no sign of a water cart and many of the shopkeepers had their boys out sluicing their road frontages with buckets of water from the aide channels. Perhaps the horses are all employed, as well as the men, on relief works in the Domain or plantations, and the Borough Oouncii cannot get a men for any other job, even if they advertise for one, which is the ex perience of private persons, We cannot sympathise with the Council as with a farmer we know, who had a lad regularly employed at 10s per week and found. The lad's father got out of work, and the same farmer found him work at which he earned £1 per week ; but the relief work's were instituted. This was too good to be missed, so lad and parent at once threw up their billets. Oh, yes ! They could earn £2 8s per week between them at that and not •• bust themselves."

Sir Wilford Lawson, speaking at a great temperance demonstration at Derby on the 6th July a temperance said it was once said in humorist, a debate at the Oxford

Union that Mr Bass was a benefactor to society, but since that day the children had been taught to sing : Little drops of Allsopp, Little drops of Bass 5 Take away the senses, And make a man an ass,

(Much laughter.) It was once said to him : " Lawson, if you'll give up that Permissive Bill of yours, I'll settle a pint of beer on you as long as you live." He replied : " My dear Mr Bass, I could not do it under a barrel,"— (Renewed laughter.) He used to be 'called "an itinerant agitator." Now he was described as a "blinkered enthusiast." He didn't know what that was, but thought it must be some thing very bad. The Bishop of Chester had spoken of drink as (f a good creature of God." Of course it was, sa. was a tiger. A tiger was created by God, but just imagine one walking into the Bishop of Chester's palace. The Bishop seeing it wpuld. say : " Take the creature aw%y to the dissenting minister's home."—(Great laughter.) He (Sir Wilfrid) was not going to say that his right hon. friend's Bill was a perfect Bill. There was nothing perfect in this -world, except that now and then they met with a perfect fool—Laughter.) The great beauty of the Bill was that it had nothing to do with compensating publicans, Compensating was another word for confiscation ot the hard cam- Ungs of the people of this country. When a man made money by drink it wag the custom of the Prime Minister of the day to say : " Friend, come up higher ; come to the House of Lords, the Bishops have need of fchee."—(Great laughter.)

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Uable news on fourth page, Nominations for the G^raldine Racing Olub's Spring Meeting close on Thursday, 29th, at nine p.m. Sheep owners are reminded that 10 per cent, penalty will be added to all sheep rates unpaid August 31. Jn Ptjnpdifi a tpbacppnisfc iq tq be pro ceeded against for causing an obstruction to traffic by posting in his window on Saturday night the result of the inter, provincial football match. A. Presh Association telegram from Auckland says that the boom iv mining matters is increasing in magnitude, and new companies are being floated daily. Tauran^a residents think that Kiimai and Tepuke should be included in the extended 1 boundaries of the gold-mining area, the foupfc'n anifi^ai meeting m sh^re. holders in the Hinds Saleyards Company was held »> the registered office ot the CoinfiMiy on August 26, when the Eireotor's report anu bainnce sheet were adopted. The following gentlemen were elected :-P"'re?stQr«, Mosspo mhd] Jfabk«o»s Ut'W, Cbipail Q \i m mm . Mr J. 0. Duncan, auditor; Mr W. 0. Ford, secretary.

Mr G. J. Smith has presented to the] Pff mier a request, signed by thirty-one \ member?, that the House will adjourn i from Thursday c veiling to Tuesday, to permit of the attendance of members at the Ohriatchurch Exhibition. Fireman George Lawton, who was killed in Sydney a faw days ago while on his way to his first fire, was a native of Auckland. He wis standing in the fire escape van and, bsing his balance, fell and was dragged about 40 or 50 yards, receiv ing fatal injuries. His wife, sister and child witnessed the accident. The New Zealand Times records two sad I domestic bereavements at Cambridge. Mi&s Kate Fitzgerald died after a linger ing illnetsS of consumption. She was engaged to Mr R. B. Bridgman. who had also bern in a low state of health for some time, and the shock of her death produced fits, from which he died the following afternoon.

The North Otago Times reports that two whales were seen sporting about close in shore, by the Bushy Beach, on Saturday afternoon. The largest of the two was estimated to be between 50 and 60 ft long, and frequently rose about 20ft out of the water, and seemed to be playing about with the smaller one After gambolling near the shore for over an hour they steered a straight) course out to sea, and were soon out of sight.

At a meeting of the Ashbarton Fire BHgade, held previous to the farewell meeting of Lieutenant Nokes, it was decided to accept the invitation of the Superintendent of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, to be represented at the opening of the Christchurch Exhibition. The Captain and Lieutenant Hayes were elected delegates, and it was decided to pay half railway fare of any members wishing to go to the opening.

The Telegraph Department propose to substitute copper wires for iron wires as opportunity presents itself. Copper wire runs between Blenheim and Kaikoura and Wellington, and In time the gap will be tilled and Ohristchurch practically reducad from a long circuit to a short one. The Department intends to have copper wire from Wellington to Dunedin aad also from Wellington right through to Auckland. The work upon the North Island sections is now proceeding.

The silver cradle, presented to the Mayor by the Borough Councillors, in celebration of the birth of a son to his Worship during his term of office, is on viaw in the ' plate' window of Messrs Orr and Co., grocers and ironmongers. The sradle is boat shaped, of solid silver, mounted on silver rockers, on an ebony stand, with a blue satin hood, spread on silver ribs, and the bed is lined with pink satin—altogether a very pretty little ornament. A legend telling of how the Mayor came by the cradle is neatly engraved on the starboard aide of the little boat.

A hockey, match will be played on the Old Sports Ground to-morrow afternoon, Married v Single members. The follow ing will play for their respective sides :— Married—Messrs Andrews, Revs. Black burn and Brooke, Brcck, Clark, Dodda. Dunn, Holmes, Jeffries, Mayne, £Jeill, A. Orr, and Simmers. Single—Messrs Broad, Braddell, Chapman, Cambridge, Faoks, Flower, Hunter, Hardley, Henry, Houlb, Jone.«, Mellor, Mellor (junior), Nokes, Potter, and Trpziae. Any members not mentioned above will be welcome to play. The game will commence at three o'clock.

On Monday, at Wellington, a deputa tion waited on the Premier on behalf of bhe Medical CongreFs, which is to meet at Dunedin in February next. They asked that cheap railway fares should be arranged for the $ew Zealand delegates, and that the Government should undertake the printing of the transactions of the Codt grass. The Government had already agreed to issue free railway passes to the Australian delegates. The Premier pro mised that the Cabinet would consider the request as to printing, andabothequostion of taking steps to make the stay of the visitors pleasant, bus could nob grant re duced fares to the New Zealand delegates.

A Press Association telegram states that Mr Prentice, who had charge of the last shipment of chilled meat by the Gothic, returned in that vessel. He left Wellington for the South on Monday evening, to make an exhaustive inspection of Southern freezing works as to the accommodation of meat intended for ship ment, also as to the quantity likely to be available for taking home in regular ship manta. He will af cerwards report to a syndicate at home. It is quite possible that, instead of returning home in the Gothic, he may go on to (^ ueensland for the purpose of obtaining information as to the carrying en of a large export trade from that colony. The Gothic will take another load of chilled beef from Welling ton on her homeward voyage.

A wfll-attended meeting was held in the Kakaia Public Library on Friday lasfc, to consider the advisability of forming a cricket club. Mr 0. Hardy acted ais Chairman. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs W. M. Lyttelton and J. R. Sharp. It was decided to form a Club, and the following officers were elected : —Patron, Mr D. G. 3solsies ; President, Mr W. M. Lyttetyon 5 Yice-' Presidents, Messrs J. 0. Wason, 0. A. 0. Hardy, U Oxley, W. H. Dixon, F, A , Macdonald, W. L. Allan, 4. Boulnois", JohnMcL*chlan, M.H.R., and D Cord' ncr ; Captain, Mr Lyttelton ; Sub-captain, Mr F. A. Macdonald ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr J, Rollo Sharp. A Working Committee was elected, and a meeting culled to dra*w up rules, etc.

The following ate the press notices of Miss Yenie Flower's singing afe the Musical Union goncert ia Ohrisbehurch on Tuesday evening ;-—The Press said—Miss Venie Flower showed how really capable and artistic a singer she is by her magni flcant singing of Gounod's grand song "The Worker,'and Schubert's beautiful 'Serenade.' Miss Flower not only sings every note mosc truly, bat there is a sonorousness and melody in her voice which undoubtedly entitles her to take a high place amongst our vocalists. The two numbers referred to were a great i musical treat, and one can on'y esp^ss I a hope that we shall freoue^tly have an opportunity of listeuing "'to so cnltured a | singer. For an encore to the first item Miss Flower sans; most charmingly ' Sunshine aid Rain, 1 the delicacy and ! beauty of which wasadmirab'ypourtrayed by Miss Flower, The Times paid—Miss Venie Flower sang Gouiiod's 'The Worker 1 smoothly and artistically, but with an absence of dramatic force, which is absolutely necessary in such §. song. However, Miss Flower th.orou.ghly merited tho encore whi<ih sho received, and she responded by singing Blumenthal's 'Sun shine and Rain,' very tenderly. Vigour was again wanting in her rendering of the iatfcer portion of Schubert's famous 'Sere nade.' However, the legato passages were really well sung, and Miss F^qw-er bowed in response to a recall.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 27 The Council met at 2.30 p.m.

SERVANTS REGISTRY BILL. The Servants Registry Bill was read a , second time, LOG AX BILLS. Several Local Bills were advanced a stage. The Council adjourned till 7 30 p.m. to receive the report of the Banking Com mittee.

THE BANKING COMMITTEE- On the Council resuming at 7-SO p.m. Mr Bowen brought up the interim report of the Bank of New Zealand Oommittee, asking for an extension of time until 2.30 p.m. to-morrow. The extension was granted, and the Council adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 27 The House met at 2.30 p.m. KEPLIES TO QUESTIONS

"Replying to questions it was stated that | the Justice Department had not received any representations either from the occupants of the Supreme Court Bench, or from the legal profession, that tha vacancy on the Bench, caused by the death of Judge Richmond, was occasioning any inconvenience to the business of the Court; that the Fair Rent Bill would be circulated very shortly, and that it was now in print and ready for the considera tion of the Cabinet; that it was impossible to say at present what action the Govern ment would take in regard to assisting settlers who had lost their stock by the recent heavy snowstorms in the South Island, bub the matter was under con sideration by the Government, and the Minister of Lands hoped to give a reply shortly ; that the Government could not agree to prevent shipments of sheep or cattle from the North Island to the South | Island owing to the prevalence of anthrax lin the North Island, but thai) every precaution was being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. FENCING BILL, The Fencing Bill was committed. Clause 24, relating co swing-gates across roads, caused a Ions; discussion,

Mr Montgomery moved to strike out that portion of the clause which imposed a penalty not exceeding £5 on every person who damages or leaves open any swing-gate on a road, bridge, or in any rabbit-proof fence, or who, after passing through such gate, does not close it. The Minister of Lands opposed the amendment, which was lost on the voices. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. THE BANKING COMSHTTBK.

The Premier rose and said that in the absence of Mr Buchanan, chairman of the Banking Committee, he desired to bring np the interim report of that Committee. He moved .-—"That the Clerk of the House read the report 4s follows: — ' Friday ; It Is Impossible to bring np the full report this evening. The Committee think it right to inform the Council and the Hoase that they have come to con clusions which if adopted by Parliament will in their opinion place the Bank of New Zealand in a secnre position.'" The Premier asked that the Committee be granted one day's extension of time in in which to bring down their report. He said that in asking for the extension the Committee felt sure that they would be able to bring down the report at 2,30 to morrow afternoon. The Committee con sidered that it would be in the best in terests of the colony, and would meet the convenience of members of the House, if the report and papers attached to it were printed, it would be more convenient for members .to have the printed copies in their hands. He also desired to say that an absurd canard was in circulation to the effact that in dealing with this question the House would be asked to clear the galleries. There was no foundation for this report and he could not tell why it had been circulated. When members were placed in possession, of the Committee's repo,rtj he thought that they would insist on the Government proceeding at} onoe with the Bill to give effect to it. Mr Mitohelson asked whether the evidence tak?n by the Committee would be brought down with the report, and whether the Premier intended to take the debate aa soon as the report was brought down, The Premier said that the Hon. mem ber ramt not foi'gefc that the Committee was a secret one, and he was glad to say that so far it had not belied its name. He was not in a position at present to give a direct reply to the first question, but he could say that there was no doubt that the accompanying report would be more than sufficient evidence to warrant the conclusions arrived at. He would say definitely to-morrow when the defea^e, would be taken. Mr Robert Thompson f Mas&den) asked whether the minuses o| tfte proceedings! of the Gor^tt^ would, accompany "the renprfc. The Premier Said he saw no objection to that course, t Mr Duthie hoped that members wonld oe allowed to-morrow afternoon in "which to study the report, and that the Govern ment wonld not go on with the debate till 1 30 p.m. The Premier agreed that this was a very proper suggestion. He pointed out that it would be useless to take the debate on the report itself when it would be neces sary to bring down a Bill to give effect to it. It would save time to keep the whole debate on the Bill.

Mr Bell said he was not competent to dibcusa questions of such importance at such a short notice and he would vote against any proposals which were brought down under these circumstances.

Mr Gr. W. Russell (Riccarton) thought that the. House was on billed to some more definite statement than th^t the Premier bid given. What the Hotisedid on this occasion in this wafeter ought to be final, and m^r^beifa were, therefore, entitled to more time to consider the report. A question of such magnitude should not fee decided on the spur of thQ foment, and he hoped that the Pietnlui? would assure his own friends \q the House that more time would be given.

Rfr Thomas McKenzuo (Clufcha) com plained that oven from 2. SO. to 7.30 did nit afford sufticienb time to consider the report. I%q said that poi-sonally ho must be satisfied with the genuineness of the prospeofc before he agreed to any of the' conclusions of the committee.

Tho Premier in toplying, rofiTse^ to Mr BeH's remarks, and mid that the Government did not apk anyone to vote against his conscience. He was pained to hoar that narty element had been infcro dlTOeJt- 'This question was beyond party ; iit was a national question. The flosaae must set aside all p*rty feeling, and mem bers must do their duty as true represent- \ atives of the people oi New Zealand. The | Government hs(s no intention to proceed with bb& report aa soon as it was Uid on i the table ;. bufc he would de^oiceJy state !- what the intention.! of the (iovernme^t were when he laid tke rspprfc on the tablo. He hoped that the House would, aeeepi" tl\!\t assurance; i;n the Eaoantime the Government wished ta get fehe report and papers p,r^nte«J, The motion io* an extension of fcfme was agreed *o on the voices. THE BETTERMENT B!X& Mr Cadmaii moved the second reading of the Betterment Bill to, impoas on land traversed by railways constructed at the pabliu expense a charge in aid of such couatruQtW E« sai<i tint; the Bill giTB

effect ro the theory thab the unearned increment of land should go to the State. The Bill, however, proptwed that only half the increase should go to the State. It would only apply to railways made in future, not to those already con structed. After Mr Cadoian had spoken the debate was adjourned. BILL I'A9SBI> The Wilaon Land Bill passed through its final stages. The House rose at 11 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

London, August 26 A portion of the chickens by the steamer Damascus sold at Is lid, ducks 2s, turksys 5s 9d. Fifty crates of rabbits to arrive by the steamer Nineveh have been sold at a shilling apiece.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ouraeives responsible for the opinions expressed by our conespondents)

THE BUTCHER'S BILL AGAIN*

, TO IHK EWTOB. Sir,—l observed no report of a football match that took place on Saturday between two Ashburton County teams, one local and one from the country. I hear that a yotang man who sustained an injury had to be helped off the field. This is a case where " first aid " might have been most opportune. As long as the rules of the game permit: men to be ' thrown,' i.e. knocked over like ninepins, it might be advisable fot some member of the ambulance classes to be on the ground.—l am, etc., Suggestion.

Ashburton Fire Brigade

On Tuesday night there was a full attend, ance of the Brigade members in the lecture room at the Brigade Station to say farewell to Lieutenant Nokes, who is leaving lor Danedin. The Mayor presided, with Lieutenant Nokes on his right and Captain Fooke on his left. Tha loyal toasts having beeen honored,

His Worship said they had been called together for the laudable purpose of doing honor to a comrade who had been amongst them for a number of years. Lieutenant Mokes was about to leave them, and on the part of the Borough Council, and he thought he could speak also for the burgesses, it was felt that a great loss was being suffered in the departure of Mr Nokes. He had been in the brigade for many years—was a moats loyal fireman, and a painstaking and efficient officer; aod the brigade had been largely benefited by the energy and enthusiasm which Lieutenant Nokes had always dis played in connection with brigade work. He (the Mayor) was proud to say tfa»t> the brigade had always pulled together as one man, and if they had not done so the brigade would never have attained the position as regards excellence aod status in the colony | that it had done. It was all very well t© I have good officers, but unless the men rendered to the officers that military obedi ence which was so essential, the brigade i could not be an efficient body. The Mayor S then paid a high compliment t& Mr Noke* ! as a good citizen, and regretted bis loss to' Ashburton. BKb Worship then maka s. humorous reference to. the position of Ash burton borough under Mr Seddon's new- Local Government Bill, but was quite sure the borough was not yet to be wiped ©uto* He wished Lieutenant Nokes God speed. Before the toast was honored the Captain paid a well-merited tribute t& Lieutenant Nokes' services as a fireman, and looked upon his departure as a lose that would take a long time for the Brigade to repair. But it was more than a loss to the Brigade as a body. It was a personal loss £© him (the Captain) and to every member of the Brigade, as Lieutenant Nokes was a psraoual friend of all. Lieutenant Nokes had be»a nine years in the Brigade, und had risea* bo» to speak, from the ranks. It had devolved upon him (the Captain) to hand to Lieutenap^o , Nokes a souvenir of his connection with 'the Brigade, which, he hoped their cr;ai rft <le would accept as a tokea •{ the, B t ee m in which the members, held him, n) j o f the good wishes they desired to v^^ for his welfare. The CJ&ptam, after BOrne further complimentary remarks, landed to Lieu tenant Nokes a band^ om e "bachelor's companion, I'beautifully done in silver alid suitably engraved. The toast was enthusiastically drunk. Lieutenant Nokea suitably and modestly acknowledged the honor done him. and the handsome present made him. Wherever he went he would remember the happy time he had spent with th« Brigade, and the souvenir they had given him would assuredly keep green in his memory the honors he had spent with «the boys of the A.P.8." He would never lose sight of the Brigade, and woulfl always note its progress and its doings, and from what he knew of the members he was sure the Brigade wou'd well maintain the good position it had secured. The rest of the evening was spent its harmony—toast, song, and sentiment making the hour oorae all too book when stem respectability demanded that all good people should retire to rest.

The Earthquakes.

Wellington, A^ggat 27 Mr Park wires from Taupo r^'fe morning that the mailman from To^onu reports that " everyone, except the fcwo etote keepers, have left f£okaonu~even the Maoris, aa fehey fear the bottom will foil out of the place They had thirty-six shocks on Friday pretty severe, baft no damage. That is the day we had so few."

Ashburton County Golf.

The following is the draw for the first round of the Golf tournament to be played on Thursday, August 29 ;— W. B. Denshire v E. F. Black D. Stewart v E. Saundera W. Barton v E. V. Kitto H. Zander v T. Rollitt A. H. Field v X)r Greenwood E. Root v Mac Lean Dnrai 0. M. Brooke v R.M. Cuthbectßo^ H. Fooka v D. Zander A. Lawrie v W. ' J. G. Moffett v J. A. Hyndmaa

FLOODS.

Hobart, August 27 ' Heavy rains are general and much damage to hops and other crops ha» been done. There are floods on th« low lying lands, and the railway linos: have been washed out in places.

FEDERATION

MEMOtraNE, A'd^Hjfc 27 A deputation of the Federation ! League asked the Premier to proceed immediately with the Bnabling Bill. Mr Turner replied h© was afraid the pressure of domesfci© legislation would stand in the way, but would communi cate with the other Premiers, and if de&ired Victoria should take the; initiative, she will do so.

THE A&HBOKIX)ft GUABDIA2S: WEDNESDAY, AUGTJSt 28, 1895.



If;.' Business Wotices- '■ I STOCK-TAKING, WE are busy preparing or Stock-taking, and wo will finish by the end of the month. From now till the end of the aoith we will offer everything at KIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. jftdieB 1 Umbrellas Is 6d each Towels 2^d jadiea' Jackets 29s 6d, reduced to Blankets 6s 9d per pair 10s 6d Blankets 25s 6d, now 16s 6d. These >ress Goodg B|d, now 3|d are double bed colonial >re»B Goods Is 9d, now B^d, double Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 32s 6d, width now 21a )oub!e Bed Sheeting 8M Boys' Tweed Suits 3s lld Women's Stockinga 5Ad per pair Men's Tweed Trousers 6s lid iong Whita Lace Ourtalas Is lid per Men's Tweed Overcoats 30s, now 17s pair 6d, withOapes 111 Wool Colonial Flannel Sd Men's Macintoshes 39s 6d, now 21s 6d flannelettes 2s lid per dozen BOOTS* BOOTS, AT ANY PRICE, NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY. DON'T FAIL TO COME AND SEE. Ales 1 Shoes 4s 6d per pair Men's Sunday Boots 7s 6d Adiea'Boots 5s lid per pair Men's Pegged Watertight* 14s 6d, Aen'a Nailed Shooters 7a lid reduced to 10a 6d DON'T MISTAKE THE SHOP— a J- NE ILL'S PfeI£DLAKJ>BRS OORNBR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. We are very short of Cash, now is the time to buy.



Beed Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. A change of Seed always pays, as a better and heavier crop is produced. FLETCHER BROS HAVE Just received a consignment of the following Varieties of SEED POTATOES from North Canterbury :— f AMERICAN BAELY ROSE—Very early, most prolific and excellent; flavour - | EARLY RUBY—An excellent early variety, similar to the above BATH KIDNEY—A well known and approved variety of good quality LAPSTONE KIDNEY—A -well known Kidney variety of good quality, excellent for winter use 1 THE BRUCE—This Potato, the Potato of the future is remarkable for its j productiveness, and its resistance of blight, droughts and frosts, Ac, &c. iiwhiii ii mi ■■ *f")'-wnm — I Mimiio & Blair's LAWN GRASS SEED is the purest, cleanest, and be3t quality in the ftjarket. The mixture is composed only of Fine Dwarf Growing Evergreen Grasses. Is 3d per Ib. Nimmo & Blair's Special Mixture of BIRD SEEDS, as supplied to bird fanciers^ contains ten of the most approved varieties in suitable proportion for cage birds. By ate of the mixture singing birds will sing the more. In sealed packets 6d, per dozen 3s.



IN STOCK. Nimmo & Blairs FLOWER SEEDS, in 60 varieties. Id per packet, VEGETABLE SEEDS. 50 varieties. 3d per packet. CALL AND GET CATALOGUE. SPECIAL TO COUNTRY CUSTOMER. We will forward, post free, all orders of 2s 6d and upwards of ail varieties §f Flower and Vegetable Seeds, excepting Beans and Peas, 3ST NOTE ADDRESS, FLETCHEE BROS, EAST STBIET, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOX NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. TO OWNERS OF NEWLY ERECTED MANSIONS, VILLAS, AND COTTAGES. GBAND OPPORTUNITY. Linoleums and Floorcloths direct from the Mills to Our Warehouse. THE LAEGEBT STOCK outside of Chrietclmrch. Ke Intei-mediato Handling. ONE LARGE PROFIT SAVED. Latest Patterns, per s.s, lonic, to hand. Beautiful Designs Lovely Shades. MITCHELL AND TUBNEB. f TANCEED STBEJ3T. .



t Warned WA^TED^Oaretaker for the Tin wald School. Applications close on Tuesday, tfepLember 3. Further,) particulars from J. A. Clothier, Chßir-] man. 8 185 ] WHITE Cochin, Partridge Cochin, Houdan and Polish Cockerels for Sale, cheap. —Pelham Poultry Yards. f 8 186 of Temperance Benefit Soc ety ™ monthly meeting, Templar Hall. Thursday, August 29. at 8 pm. 8 187



Wanted. \ *¥/ ANTED KNOWN. --The celebrated ! W Yarmouth Oilakms can be ob tained at W. H Collier, " The Corner." (CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the boat in town.— Adams, Saunders' Buildings '. t i.; ANTED Known—Small Profits VV and Quick Returns.— Meliob's , Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Simsk's, Optician. WANTED Known.— 100 Men's and Boy*.' Strong Elastic Belts at one penny each.—A Ore's Sale WANTED Known—Ten per cent under Chrlatchurch prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. UP TO DATE SALE—ISO-Pairs Girls Boots 2s 6d, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots \ 3d 6d, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d, \ Ladies' Shoes 6s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5s 6d. All sizes guaranteed for one week,—A, Obb's Cheap Sale. 6 221 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Staffs for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at la, Some of these were Is M wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. 0. Seoers, WANTED Known—Bargains to be had every day at Mellor's Zea-1 andia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffs. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 3£d wholesale. Melford House Sale. Everything reduced,-—H. O. Segeks. WANTED Known—That I have boueht the Assigned Stock of Boots of Mr F. S. Nokes at a great bargain, and will start a Great Clearing Sale to give the Public a chance ibat they seldom get, buc often hear about, Families are invited to inspect. Children's Boots at reduced prices for Cash. Sale commences on Saturday, August 24- First come first served at J. Moison's Boot Depot, East street, Ashbarton,



H^TKUJSG Second-hand Safety jßicyclo. Very cheap for cash. Call at ouce.—• H. M. Jokes.



DR LOMAX-SMIUHS Lectures to Women la. All should read them. Let there be light, Bessie Costwell, Trilby, and others.—H. M. Jones.



>4 OtiUICE selection of Arthur Yates, **- and Nimmo and Blair's new gardan seeds now on sale at Carson and Go's. Flower seeds front Id ; Vegetable seeds from 3d. 8 145



COKE, with a little small coal, makes a very Cheap Winter Fuel and those who study economy would do well to purchase some. Three Bags for 4s, Delivered anywhere within the Belt. To be obtained from the Coal Merchants or at the Gas Works. 8 70 WANTED Known-Football Boots, sure goal kickers; they never fail—Mellor'sZealandia Boot Store.



i\f ANTED Known—That H. Bair- stow makes to order every description of Trap Cnahions and Trim mtnga. o ox



WANTiLD— People who are in need of Good Strong Durable Fnrniture to leave their orders with H. Baikstow. 8 80



WANTED Known—Ulsters 4s lid, Fur Collarettes 3s 3d, Kid Gloves 2s 6d, PJushes 2s 6d, Towels 4|d, Flannels Bid.—The Corner, W. H, Collier



TJTi ANTED KNOWN—A few lota of W Remnants left over from sale to ba cleared.—Mitchell and Turner.



4 t IT ANTED -Everyone to call at W Mellor's and get his price. No one asked to buy.



WANTED KNOWN—Our beat quality Men's Waterproof Coats, usual price 65s 6d, to be cleared at 49a 6d.— Mitchell and Turner.



WANTED KNOWN—The Ladies are invited to call and inspect new designs in Linoleums, etc. Will be landed in a few days.—Mitchell and Turner.



WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6-i, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, (Japs 6i.— Ihe Comer. W. H. Collier



WANTED Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashbarton.—Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store,



'■;. ;V/ ANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Vi Slippers only 2s lid—Usnil price, 4s 6d.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store-



|~IHO£CE FRUlTS,—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, East street.



% I /ANTED Known—Great Purchase V\ of Dress Stuff-). Lot No. 3 extra quality, Nun's Veilings all ahadea. Navy and Black Diagonal Serges fill at Is 3d, usual price 2s 3d. —H. 0. Jseokks, Mel ford House,



\M ANTftL), Everybody to try & pair of '*'' House Slippers, only la. Mellor's Zoalandia Boot Store.



4IT ANTED Known—Mothers, be wis-j * and buy your .school boots at Mellor's Zsplandia Boot Store.



BOOKS and Stationery. — A very choice selection of Plain and Fancy Stationery. A large assortment of Picture Books, School Books, Wire Bound Slates, etc. All goods Cheaper than ever. Note Address — The Little Shop, East street". J. Marsden, Junr.



OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment o5 Calicoes, Maslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorjs's new shop, Baker's Buildings.



Sale- Mrs Alcorn 1 -* 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.



CHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have got in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boys colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zeaiarsd. Men's colonial Tweed Kaiapoi Suits for 27s 6d, a marvel at the price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suite from 7s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havel ock streat.



"POTATOES. Potatoes.—Mind you JL get your Potatoes at Fletcher Bros. The quality of oar Potatoes is first-class, and have taken the First Prisa at the Timaru Show four years in



succession. Don't forget address-— Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton.



"DBAIKR and Hymn Books; Photo, XT Scrap and Stamp Alburns ; Parlour Games (a great variety); School Bags from 6d each; Notepaper from 6d a packet of 5 quires ; Envelopes 100 for 6d ; Photo Frames, and Albnms, Vases, Fancy Tea Pots, Toys of various kinds all at greatly reduced prices for Cash at L. F. Anpbbwes and Co.'s Expiration of Lease Sale, 7 123



WANTED Known -» Mks Hoofer (monthly nurse) Is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mm Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashbarton. 1*134



ANTED KNOWN. — F. S. \y *«:«»pH, leading Confectioner and FraitertJ^* la3ii $**?*> ™f^e Corner. Hob Asa at aT* hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady i i .! ttjacHt!^' ( Fruit of evory description. Laa.u.,? : Room a specialty. 1*153 |j LOWER SEEDS, Id per packet; JD Vegetable Scads, 3d yor packet, ill New Season's Seeds from the well known iirm of Nimmo and Blair. Order your Soods earfy, because as the season advances some of the varieties are sold out, and in the past years we have not been sble to replace them.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. ;



8 tl ASHBURTON. M'—~- ojyj- E Y TO LEND upon Freehold Security, In sums of £50 and upwards. Apply to C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 8 153 Montgomery's Buildings. Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions : — THURSDAY, AUGUST 29• For Australian Colonies, and alap for United Kingdom and Europe (specially addressed via Brindisi), India, China, Japan, Ac., per express, to connect with Hauroto at Port Chambers, at 12,30 p.m. Due London I October 15th, Mails for Noumea and Fiji closp at Sydney on 31st inst. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Europe, and America, via San Francisco, will close oo Seßtpmter 4th, Due Leadon October m,



iITANTBD Known—6o Ladies' Black ' » and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2a 6d, formerly 10s 6d; 100 Pairs of White Blankets at 10s 6d, Ladies' Muffs 3s 6d, Umbrellas la lid, Corsets 2i 9d, 6 and 6£ four button Kid Gloves 6d. (ients Silk- Ties 6d each. Large Wool Hearth Rugs 6a 6d each. —Andrew Ore's Sale. 6 220



WANTED Known — MeJlor's Zea landia Boot Storo ia the Cheapest Store for Boots and Shoes.



WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDINC PRESENTS; FIIELE Lai'gest and Choicest Stock of JL New Goods suitable for Wedding Presents is to be found at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. S A_L E X i All Goods marked in plain figures 1 at lowest prices. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. The noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs.



EH (^ H—( EH o CS3 _ tes TO COTTAGE'& MARKET GARDENERS. T HAVE fOR SALE, by thp B&g I'or per ton, BONE DUST and GUANO.



iI7ANTED Known —I have good VV Bluchers, only 4-s lid.—Mellor'fl Stslaasiia Boefc Store,



Puke Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's B;.ood Pii-ls cleanse the ayatem of ail hnpura blood, oure iudigeation.con- Btip;.ition,:liver complaint, pains in back and aides biliousness, siok headache; remove pimples, sorofula. sowrw. etc. Lar^e boxes as, two boxes, XOs, y«st free. J W CJayteo,



A Das Moinea wom^n wkjo has been troub- Ipd with frei|uent'o'oi'ds, concluded to try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful (four times the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning abe found that her cold had almost entirely dis appeared, Diving the' day ah© took a few dosija o| the remedy (one, tcaspponful at a tim.e) and af^giit again took a tablespocp.. ful before going to. bed, and on t>hs following morning awoke free from ail syinptons of the cold. Sinoe then she hag on several oc casions, used this remedy in like manner, with the same good results, and is much elated over her discovery of so quick a way of curing a cold. For sale by the Asbburton Drug Co. You try the Nm Vstws TgbuiQ.



Hc*i,oway's Ointment anb Pii&s.-. Abscesses, Erysipelas, Piles.—Unvarying success attends all who treat theßa diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped around each pot or box. They are invaluable to the young and timid, whose bashfulneas sometimes endangers life. Though apparently local, diseases of this nature are essentially blood diseases, but a 1 lictle attention, moderate pr^servances, and i trifling expense will enable the most diffident to conduct any case to a happy issue with out exposing secret infirmities to any one.. The Ointment checks the local inflammation and alleviates the throbbing pams. These directions also clearly point out wh«n and-; how Holloway'a Pills are to be taken, that their purifying and regulating powers maj assist by adjusting and |tjf*agt(jesii»g thft- QQUltitUtiiOQ.