Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On our fourth page to-day will he found Mr D. Thomas *nd Friedlatidar and Co 'a market report. The adjourned normal meeting of tho Tinwald Racing Club will be hell next Tu 1 siay evening at 8 cVock. A batch of summonses will be issued next week for accounts owing in the estate of Messrs H, and R. Friedlnnder Messrs Friedlander and Co.'s sale of grain, tea, sugar, oil*, etc , takes place a* their grain stores on Saturday next, July IS The Rev. Joseph Cook, D D., the fam>Uß Boston lecturer, is to arrive this moathin Auckland, where he will deliver three lectures It is not yet certain whether he will then go through New Zealand, or go on to Sydney. A Press Association telegram from In vercargill states that John James Meikle is forwarding a petition to Parliament asking for £10,000 c >mpeneation for fa'se imprisonment for sheep stealing, ani that his name may be removed from the police records of the colony. The preacher for the day at the Wesleyan ohurch to-morrow will be the Rev T. G. Brooke. At the evening service the series of monthly addresses to young wen will be continued, and the special subject will be ' Young men with backbone and plenty of it.' All interested are cordially invited, The Orchestral Society had a satisfactory rehearsal on Friday evening, when taere was a good attendance, The Society will contribute two ite jib at the coming concert for the benefit of Mr G. P. Hoatten, and as great progress has been made under Mr D. J. Jones' conductorship, much is ex pected of the Society at this conceit A Press Association telegram states; that steps are being taken to have a peti tion opposing the Estates Company** tottery signed in forty charches in and around Dunedin on Sunday. The petition sets forth that the lottery would be inirai- | cal to the moral and economic interests of j the people, would tend to foster the active gambling spirit which already exists, and would be contrary to the policy of the best legislation of the day. The Winter Work Fund Committee has received the following letter : —Mount Somers, July 2, 1895.--The Chairman of the meet'ng re unemployed.—Sir,—l have the honor, by the direction of the Mount Somers Road Board, to acknowledge the receipt of your circular re unemployed, and to state th»t this Board sympathises with the work you have undertaken, but cannot grant any money towards the fund, a* this Board is low doing what they can by putting on anyone that asks for work at stone-breaking at 2* 5i per yard-—I have the honor, etc., K. B. Cooper, Clerk to Mount Somers Road Board. The Rev J. R Hindes, evangelist, will conduct a week's special services in the Primitive Methodist Church, commencing on Sunday, when he will preach morning and evening. Spec'al addresses will also be delivered each evening during the week. Mr Hindes has conducted success ful missions in Invercargill, Dunedin. and other places. It is therefore expected that his services here will be attractive and profitable. In the afternoon a pleasant service in connection with tho Sunday Softool will be held. Floral illustrations, and novel and interesting items, are promised. A let^nr has been receirel by the In dustries Dc>par;ment from a Hawera re«idant who has recently returned from AmeeUsi, suggesting that the tJovernment sljpuld forward to New York a t-mill experimental consignm nt of doors and a few articles of fertiitue made of rsd pine. The writer thinks that if a vessel with a Oid of picked red pine were sent to New York, together with a small cons'gnment of red pine furniture, it would be a fore runner of sn extensive trade. He po n Ls out that in sending red pine Home for streefrpaving purposes competition is met with from quite one hondred oher woods, but there wauld be very little compe.ition in the furniture line. Notwitnstandirg the severe weather prevalent on Tha»§Jay evening the concert at New'ands school w&% well attended by the local residents. A small party was present frcm Ashburton, and a thorou|hly enj yable evening was spent. Vocal items were rendered by Mesdames Brooke and Jones, the latter accompany ing her contributions with the g: .ther harp, and these two ladies had to respond to hearty enores for the brilliant manner in which they sang. Mr Upton, Master William! 3, and Mr Mack ay also sang solos, which were re-demanded ; the latter also contributed two violin solos. The ei.joy ment of the evening wts due, in a large measure, to the really excellent overture and selections on the piano played by Mrs Bowman Fox, who also accompanied the vocalists. This lady's presence is always looked forward to in the district with pleasure, and further proof of her ability was given in this instance. A dance followed the concsrt. The schoolroom was very tastefully decorated for the entertainment, and in accordance with a special request, thp Gjinmittee have decided, in the event of a fjne njghfc, to repeat tho cornet and dajiga nex Wednesday evening, when all holders of former tickets, and also those present on Thur<sdiy< will be admitted free. The chaiimin, Mr Mackay, announsed during the evening that the credit balance of £8 18i 9d hacd^d over hi tha new School Committee upon their taking office, wou'd nearly all be required for the recent improvements to the school grounds, and for current expenses,- Provided fine weather pre trails agrowd ad hall is promised for next Wsdnesday evening. 'At the Auckland Supreme Court, in bmico, on Thursday, Mr Justice Conolly heard a legal argument on a question relative to the payment < f succession dues on an insurance policy by the Commis sioner of Stamp.?, in the matter of the deceased Persons JS*tate3 Duties Act, and of WiPlam Watson potter, deceased^ The question at issue w*b whether tfoe policy was Hahls to pay the succession duty on tha whole value which it had acquired at the death of the testator, op only on whar it was worth on its surrender value prior co his death. His Honor considered the ' final balance' was the amount of the estate available for distribution, and that was the amount on which the duty nm niyable. He quoted the cagem re Sir Treyor Ghgte's estats to this effect. He held that c property-had tfcegame mean' iug as * est»te/ and thit the amount p*id to th^ administp»for was part of the esMe, and therefore liable to the duty. H% therefore, was of opinion th»t the duty should be paid on the whole value of the policy paid into the estate, and gave judgment for the Commissioner of Stamps. With regard to the question of ccs's, hts Honor said, as this was the first c*se of it-s kind that had come before the Court, and w« an important matter, he would not allow any costs against the appellant. Onb Box of Clabkbj's B 41 Pills is warran ted to care all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Oppl and Pains in the Back. Gaaiimtem irpp from Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all (Obeniists and patjenj; Medicine Vendors the Worjd. Proprietors t Tw |v?Neo&N awo MipL^p

COUNTY COUNCIL.

S The monthly meeting of iha Ashborfcon J bounty Council was held )esterday.j Present-Messrs K.G. Wright (chair man)r i 0. J. Harper, M.itthew -Stilt, Edward I Richards, Donald William^n, Andrew MeF^rlane, Duncan ('ameron^JuhaQrigg«' and J*nus Johnson, chairman's statement. The usual statement by ih'j Chairman ran thus--The Secretary New Zealand Counties Association will laka place on July 30, in Wellington, mi points out, he importance of the Council being represented, In view of the probable legislation dealing with local government daring this session of Parlia ment, I have wired to Mr Walker, a&k'ng him to fur ward copies of Local Govern menc Bill as soon as issued. Mr Walker states that he will stni copies as soon as procurable. Mr Purnell informs the Council that the agreement re Wakanui Oieuk has been executed, and thie matter is now completed The Longbeach Road Board writes, drawing the Council's at* tention to the state of the Flemington pound. The Board has been informed that the pound is under the control of the Board by virtue of the Impounding Ac, 1884. The Chief Commissioner has written, stating that he can not see his way to recommend that £15 be granted towards water eupply for Mr McGee's land in view of the veiy small revenue accru ing therefrom Mr McGee his been fur nished with a copy of this letter, and of the Council's letter applying for the grant in aid. Mr Stringfellow has handed in the petition re irrigation district he was interesting himself in, and states he does not intend to move farther in the matter on account of the guarantee required by the Council. Mr Parnell forwards the bridge by laws duly revised for the Council's information. M* Tripp writes on the matter of obtaining a vote of £16,000 for the erection of rabbit proof fences. The Mount Somera Road Board forwards copies of resolutions passed by the Board on this subject, and states Mr James Harrison proposes to wait on the Council on behalf of the Bonrd in support of these resolutions. Mr J Scaly, chair man of the public meeting re unemployed, applies for a grant in aid to be devoted for the purpose of providing work daring the winter months. enginebb'p jrfpokt. The Engineer's report was read as follows :— Ashburtoa-Banglt»ta Water Supply.— The half-yearly cleaning of races in this district has been only partially completed, on account of the more or less flooded con dition of the plains, rendering the work impracticable, although the headworks were closed upwards of a fortnight, which would have given ample facilities had the weather been favorable. From the same cause, the work of coapleting the enlargements of mains was considerably retarded, but from an inspection of the works under the various contracts I find that vety little now requires to be done, except the levelling of spoil banks and adjustment of fords, which will be completed as soon as the weather permits. A certain quantity of water has now been turned on at the headworks, but it would still be advantageous to have the water off again, say in about three weeks, for the finishing of clearing of distributing races: Tenders will be placed before you to-day for some new races, &c, for leasehold sections, and tenders will be called fur a further mileage for August meeting. Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply — On account of the large quantity of flood water passing over the district recently, the supply from the rivers has not been much required. The races have taken a quota of the stormwater, but the excess has damaged a few of the fords, which will be repaired, however, at small expense. The tpc i generally are in fair order, and no damage has been occasioned through the flooded con dition of the rivers. Stock Bridge, R ingitata.—The bridlepath has been cleared, and the fence in riverbed completed. Couaty Plantat ions.—Tenders will be placed before you to-day for further contracts for fencing, ploughing, aud planting. The "tree" planting executed recently in Hinds, Westerfield, and May Held districts has been done satisfactorily. The location of thirty five acres to be planted on Keserve 2961, Cracroft, has not yet been definitely fixed, PUDDING HILL EESERVE WATER CHAKGES The planting of th;s reserve was re ferred to the plantation Committee. ' . The report was approved. Mr Harper was given leave to post pone his motion on this sabj*cfc, MISCELLANEOUS The balance-sheet of the Selwyn Oounry, a circular re Arbor Day, Mr Reeves' Bill dealing with contracts, aud a long memo from the Oonfernnce of Oouoty Representatives, were Uid on the table. In reference to Mr Beeves' Bill, the Chairman thought it should receive the Council's serious consideration. Another c inference of county members would shortly be held in Wellington, and it was desirable that this Couno:l should be represented. He had wired to the Hon Mr Walker for copies of the Loail Government Bill and would call a special meeting as soon as they were received lEKIGATION OF SHA.VL AREAS Mr Wright moved that effect be given to the report of the committes on the subject. The engineer estimated the cost; at £560. The Council had already made one experiment on the irrigation farm, and it was let at a greatly en hanced value, Ihe interest on the scheme now proposed would be about £36, which was very small in view of the prospective benefit, and must result inn profit by letting ..the wat-r aba low charge, and the settlers would have the opporoqnity of practically testing the valne of irrigation Mr Cameron would like more infqrma: fcion In the matter Mr Williamson, as a member of the Committee, would second the resolution although he found there was a difference of ooinion on the matter Mr Richards would be glad to take the water at the full annual coat hlmeelf Mr Macfarlane would Ike to see the scheme curled out all over the county Mr Harper supported the resolution, and thought many of the small races could be utilised in this minner <- Mr Grigg said the value of the mi{M» tion farm had been quadrupled by irrigation. The experiment now being made at Bakaia would be convincing as to value of the water on the land. JJe would prefer to see one comprehensive scheme carried out in each rjiding Mr Cameron, though not wishing to be obstructive, thought jib premature to do, t^ase work^ until the people agked for it The Chairman said it w§.s not intended to euoply people that were nqt willing to p*y for the water, and steps would be taken to ascertain who wanted it before spending any money The resolution was carried unani mously BOILS Mv Origg moyed t\}°> resolution on this subject, standing in h.ia name* One of his reasons was that he knew two con siderable properties fane worth about £15,000 ani another worth £6000) that had never paid rates to the Council Mr Harper seconded the motion pro forma, bnt it meant revising the whole of the rolls, which was what h%d just been paid for. (Mr Grigs?— Only checking the sections). It would not be done by the officers of the Council The Chairman said what Mr Grigg complained of was the fault of past Go* vernment assessors, and the proparties may now be on the rolls. It would be ao expensive matter to conip'y with the motion, *she Road. Boards would ascer tain omission^aad *he did not^hink It was »iptter for tine Coywil to ta&e. up

I Mr Cameron agreed with the Ohair [ man ( Mr Grigg said they had been an ' fortunate in having th<s woik done badly. ' hat ho t-hould oppose throwing the ex ru ! work on tbu Rosa Boardn. If his rehplu- J iion w re passed, the Road Boards might be consulted Mr Grig*? was allowed bo str ke out tht words 'by the officers of the Council' in his ro tion, and the motion was secoi-ded by MrCttneron and carried WATEB RAC <: CONRTACI Mr John McLyutont's deposit wa* otdirrd to be returned, less the cost of re-advertising the tender he did not tike «P BRIDGE Mr James Milne applied to have a bridge over water nee and a crossing on the tramway at Mount Somerß. Re soived that the request cannot be com plied with FLOOD WATBB CHANNEL In reply to request for information, it was resolved to inform the Wakanul Ruad Bourd that the Council cannot maintain flood channels, and that reserve on R S 4744 is under ihe control of the Road Board. : STORM WATBB The Railway Engineer wrote, request ing that a water race bank at Lyndhurst be strengthened, to prevent flojding the railway line. The County Engineer stated the bank would be strengthened, bub the water from tbs race found a veiy small portion of the water running there at flood time BRIDGES Mr Peter applied to have some bridges put over ihe maia races, as promised to his late father It was decided to make a bridge below the dam, and refer the one belojr Caven dish to the engineer for his report. A request from Mr Peter for planting war referred to the Plantation Committee RELIEF WORK A loag discussion took p'aee on this matter, and on the motion of Mr William son, seconded by Mr Grigg, a committee < was appointed to consider the question ' Mr MeFarlane suggested ihat the men be put on stone breaking for the Road Boards. The Chairman said if Mr McFarlane would table a, motion ha would support it Mr McFarlane then proposed that the Council vote £ — to be distribute pro rata amongst the Bo id Bards and Town Boards Mr Kichards thought the Town Buatds would get an unfair advantage Mr Harper said they would fare badly : on the basis of the distribution of tha < birds egg grant of £250. of which Harnp stead only got £4. The Road Boards ' would have more difficulty in expending , the money, as they had not the married destitution of the more populous j planes , Mr Williamson agreed with the last speaker, and hoped the Town Boards would have due consideration Mr Harper suggested the.Twon Boards ■ have £25 each, and £159 be diaaribated amongst the Road Boards. ; Mr Wlliiamson thought the Upper ' Ash burton Road Board should have a . considerable share on account of j&llenton being in it dr McFarUne said Methven and Rakaia also had claims- Mr Harper took it the Road Boards ' woul I spend the money in the neighbor '' hood of the townships. Mr Harper ■ p-oposed, and Mr Williamson s;condei, that £150 be voted to fha winter work fund , Mr Htrper nnvd that lln To'vn . Boardb have £25 each, and the other £100 ■ he distributed amongst the Road Boards ' i Mr Williamson seconded thi<?. _ Most 1 of the inhabitants of the suburbs were not wt-althy, a-id the men they would have to 1 emyli y chit fly lived ihare | Mr McFarlane moved an amendment '' that the £150 be distributed according to [ rateable value Mr Johnston could not agree with either proposal Mr Richards would second the amend - , menfc, as he thought Rahaia should have mvce. He thought £25 each was ton much for the Town Boards The Chairman said Rak*ia would get £13 uader the first proposal Mr McFarlane wi hdrew his amind rncnt Mr Cameron proposed, and Mr Juhn* son seconded, that the Town Boards have £1210* each, and £125 be given to the Road Boawa This amendment was carried JURKBV'S BIUDGJB Mr Andrews, chairman of the Hamp> stiad Town B^ar^, interviewed the Council, and requested them to assist in defraying the cost of repairing the bridge The Chairman of the Council said the I'V'dge was under the control of the liarapstead Board, and they were respon' sible for theatata of the bridge Mr Andrews erquired if the mill owners were not liable to assist The Chairman said it might be a fair question to consider whether anything could be done in the way of widening the bridge, as it was very narrow for a nuia road The question was adjourned for con sideration at next meeting BABBIT *ENCE Mr James Harrison, on behalf of the Mount Somers Road Board, waited! on he Council to request them to urge on ?he Government the necessity for taking *tep3 to keep rabbits irom coming into the county from the south. He thought the Government might provide money at four per cant, and grant a subsidy, aa they ware as much interested ad the tenants The Chairman said the Council would ! dive every consideraf i>n to the matter, and Mr Harrison withdrew Mr McFarlane proposed that the re quesb of the Mount Somers Road Board bj complied with, and that the Council represent the danger to the G- .vernment through the members of Parliament for South Canterbury The Uhairmtn said it was a question of very grave moment, not only for the settlers but for the whole colony, and he thought the Council should support the proposal Mr Williamson s-iid their *cti n should be in the direction of p otec'Lig their own county' Mr Grigs: hoped the Counc"! would sup port any effort for the >uppressirin f f the nuisance. Rabbits • xhted in many paris of the c'ua'y als-ta'y Mr Tripp in a letter st*t<<j "th-it Mr McWi'Un had in J. 894 kill- d 3^oo rabbits *t Mesopotamia and ii it had > ot been for shi* the neigh r borin? country woi}J4 h^ve been over run by this time Mr McFarlane withdrew hi* p-opos»?, and ihe following moved by Mr Hirper and seconded by Mr (Jrigg wa3 carried — That this Council, being ahrraa • at the increase of rabbits in thj south, s'rengly urgeg ih,e Government to t*ke steps to 1 prevent ifo m from crossing intp this county, and ihe G .vernment be asked to see that settlors d < Iheir duty in abating , tc keep back the p^t oaeter's creek Mr James Croy applied for work to be done to relieve this creek of oveifbw— Resolved that the drain was not under the control of the Council, and no action could be taken j ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting t^ £720 wore pssstd SUIEEr IiKIOGS Mr Harper moved" th*t the Engineer furnish »a estimate for a small suspen bion bridge for ■ sheep over the Hinds at Rlay^eld. Agreed TO '■ v

REMISSION (F BATE On the application of the Bey John Olphert, MrGP H( alien's rate was re mitted \ WAKANUI CKBtK Thtf Ooonu/s Boliouor (Mr PurneM), advised that the Bank authorities h*d si|in d the agreement with respect to thi" creek CROSSINGS The Mount Hnt Roa& Board applied for some crof sings through water races on certain roads— ft< solved that no work a >uld be den) until the Chairman of the Road Beard certified that the roads were vested in the Board COUNTIES ASSOCIATION It was resolved that the Chairman attend the next conference of county members, whenever held, and thab a letter be written to the Secretary of the Association to the effect th»t no effective action can be taken until the Lsoal Bodies Act is circulated ; and as soon as if, is circulated, the Council will consider the Bill and send » delegate RATB BOLI> ' A number of alterations on the roll applied for were agreed to Mr Grig? gave notice to move at next meeting "That a circular letter be ad dressed to the Chairman of the several Road Boards wLhin the county, asking them to forward periodically any altera tions in the rate roll that may be made/ HEST OF BESEBVB Mr Good via applied foe a redaction of rent of a reserve The Clerk was instructed to reply that the request had been already replied to, and that the Council cannot reconsider the matter TEHDERB The following tenders were accepted — , Collins and Co, No. 1 and % fencing material; Tucker and Bean, strainera j , Taily and Sewell, ploughing ; Scaly, No. | I and 2, planting; Miliichamp, No. 3, planting; J Devery, enlarging races , ALTERATION OP RACES A number of alterations were a'lcwed , to be made BFSEBVS 2501 Tenders for letting this reserve for ' grazing for seven yean were ordered to be 3 invited BATES * Authority was given to the Clerk to sue for outstanding rates DOBIE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Mr Richards gave notice to. move " That this Council a^ree to exempt the 1 Derle Irrigation District from paying water rates in the said district from the 9 time the district is declared an irrigation f district, the ratepayers agreeing to pay their share of the overdraft then owing J for water rase purposes." : The Council then adjourned.

Imperial Parliment.

London, July 4 In a letter Lord Rosebery declares his conviction that Scotland will not sub mit to domination by the House of Lords. It is officially stated that Mr Broder ick, on whose motion tho Government was defeated, has been appointed Under secretary for War. Lord Pembroke becomes Lord Steward and Lord Lathon Lord Chamberlain; Lord Onslow receives the CJnder-Sec* retaryship for India ;the Earl of Dudley is Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, Mr W. Hayes Fisher, M.P. forFulham, Lord Stanley, M.P. for West Houghton, and Mr H. T. Anatruther, M.P, for St. Andrews, are Junior Lords of the Treasury. Mr Chamberlain received the Agents- General to day. The interview was cor dial, and the latter congratulated the Minister on his assumption of office, Mr Chamberlain replied that he had long interested himself in the commer cial progress of the colonies, and was therefore delighted to hold his present position He was unable to define his party's policy until the elections had confirmed their appointment, and made no reference to imperalism. July 5. In addressing a meetings of Liberals at Manchester, Mr John Moriey, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, said that the party must keep autonomy for Ireland in the forefront of the pro gramme in the coming contest. London, J o!y 5 The independent labour party is appealing for* £9000, to enable them, to contest thirty seats,

New South Wales Politics.

Stdkbv, July 5 The Herald says it is difficult to understand the extraordinary explosion of temper shown by the Council over Mr Reid's proposals. By its persistent hostility to the Government, the Council made the progress of legisla tion impossible. The Government ac cepted the Council's challenge to dis solve, and takes the responsibility (for this action, and therefore it cannot fairly complain. The proceedings have painfully illustrated the breakdown under the intemperate and shortsighted i leadership of the constitutional prin ciple which served our purposes many years ? and the feeling is one of satis* faction that a state of things so hutnfr Hating to sqme of those takjng part in it is ended. The Telegraph says the proceedings were characterised by an amount of opprobrium which reached absolute comicality. The resolutions are only ■ a guarantee of good faith oh the part of the Government. It is going to ask the country to reform the Council, and wanted the terms placed on record so that there nrght be no mistake about the verdict of the electors. The refusal of the Council is of little moment. Thq resolutions have become public prpperty all the same, and will bind future proceedings of the CfOvernmpi}{; towards the Council just a 9 effectually as if th«y had been acpepted. Fm filament has been dissolved. The writg will b.* issued to-morrow. The eleption is ||xed for the 24th inst. Jt is .computed t!}at between |5,09Q • anc| :^Q,OOO sleotors are disfranchised owing to the rejection of the Electoral Bill,

LABOR

MELBOURNE, July 5 The pastoraHsta have informed the Shearers' Union that they do not intend to grant % conference to discuss the s'hparingquestion, as their relations wifch the workers are considered satis, factory. •

TQE ASMBOBTUN GUUiDUN: SATURDAY, JDLT 6, 189&.



f . business Notices G. J.'.NeilPs. : CLEARING SALE IB NOW ON ~- AT \ FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER. i —«— I EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLO, NOW U YOUR TIME. t L^diaa' Jackets, this season's goods, Grey Oalico Is lid doz 21s— Hedoced to 12$ 6d "White Oalico Is 9d doz Corsets 3s lid—Reduced to 2s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 80s—Re- Oorseta ii lid—Beduced to 2a lid daced to 22« 6d ' ; He»vyDre»i Tweed,double width, 2s 6d Men's All Wool Suits 19s 6d ' -Reduced to 9§d, this season's Boys' Suits 3s lld ; gooda Men's Tweed Overcoats, with capes, r . Double Bed Sheeting B|d 18 6d ill Colonial Flannel, all wool, Is—Re- Men's Macintoshes, with capes, and M. daced to 8 J sewn seams 22s 6d |k Bliektts os lid per pair f BOOTS. BO )TS. I Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Boys' Kail Shooters 4s tld X Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Btronst Leather Boots 5s lid I Men's Watertights, Heavy, 10s 6d ■ Women's Shoes 4a 6d | °°MPARE ODR PMCEcIm E and ske \ a J. NEILL | FK EDLANDIR'S CORNER, ' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH CASH FLETCHER BROS. HAVI just received another consignment of HUDSON WATER BISCUIT in 4lb Tins. This is really without a doubt a splendid line. The Biscuits :. are muoh"fresher and notjfbroken as they are when you get them in the large '[, tins. t\ 'i We have also in Stock and to arrive, \" WBIGarS CELEBRATED BISGOITS. - la 2lb boxes ia the following varieties :— PARIS WIHB9 OSWEGO GABIBALDI ABERNBTHf EOINA SULTANAS ABROWROOr, &c, &o. CONFECTIONERY. ** CONFEOTIONERY ia selling at low prices now. but we are selling at Lower Rates than anyone in Ashburton. We arc clearing out a line of Terry's Paßtill«9 (English), at a great reduction ; also a splendid lot of Musks, Chocolate Creams, etc. Try our Scotch Mixtures and Conversations afc half the price the Confectioners charge. We have in hand and to arrive £argrt Stocks of • ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CANDLES 30 l*otes National Candles 50 boxes London Wax 50 boxes London Sperm 25 boxes Cosmopolitan Sperm 25 bows Viatas Paraffin 15 boxes Fluted ParafE i 100 boxes Premier Candle* 50 ttlectric Stearin* '—-— :o:— — i Remember, if we do not advertise price 3, we are still selling all Groceries, eto., at the Lowest Possible Prices. fc=rt We should be very much obliged if those of our Customers who can get in town during the week to get their Groceries would do so, as we cannot serve them and do Jhem justice when we are so very busy on a Saturday. We can quite understand how unpleasant and annoying it must be to have to wait such a long time for thtir turn, and can quite sympathise with them. \ — NOTE ADDRESS, , ' ' * i FLETCHER BROS., I; CASH SUPPLY STORES, ■ ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHURCH. i IHE JLATE3T B0 3M. Mitchell and Turner's Sale. 1- I PUKTHER INDUCEMENT, LailicV Slwwcr Proof Cloaks 50^, fo» fie ivy Oilcloths, 2s 6d \ l;»s^ ; ■• _■■. ■:;.■■■■;'■■■ 3f^ Linoleums, 8s 4id 30 Boxei Cream and White f riling __ \ 1> 2d now 6|d &tron S Holland, 4|d I DO dozen Cbtiflbn Lace from 9d per Colo.ei Toilets, Is ;■ dozen Colored Curtuns, 2^ ]Id , , I UMon»«*dJacke> f lotai2iod. v Co!orcd D^ity, 4W I New Jackets, 7s (id 34 FlannuHette?, good, 4^d Jerstys ffcm Is lid , fevvy whi i 6 Blank c's, 7s lid Cliiua Matting, 7|d to 8-|t A RMENDOUSPKOP IN MEW'S OVERCOAT.?, ALL TO BE HAD * v.-.v,. ■ : "~ ' fm A. LITTLE .CvSII. "'' i lOTram ,& turner.



Wanted ' 1,0-NIGHT (Saturday), and Sunday special meetings at Salvation Army Barrsck\ led by Staff-Captain Knight. TI ESLEYA.N Ohurcb.—To-morrow V* — Preacbei-for the day, Bbv. T. j G Bbookk Monthly Sermon for young | men at; the >'>tnin<jt Service. Subject — * Backb me and plenty of it," Strangers cordially imitod 7 43 WAN'KD Kaown — Sky J. R« Hindes JKvnngslisfc, will conduct Servicas at the Primitive Methodist Ohuroh To-morrow, morning and evening. Afternoon at 2 45 ; pleasant service, novel and interesting Floral illustrations. 745 I UK)DBr,rong Treadle Sewing Machine. vT £2 17s cash; Good Treadle Wertheim RTaohine. £3 10* c^h—H M. Johrs BIRTHDAY Cards, new and beautifu 1 designs. Hand-painted Ivorine and Plush Cabinet Photo Frames from 6d each, HawGamoß—H. M JonK4. JM ARSDEN, Junr., Bookaeiler, • «-*- Stationer, News Agent, Etc School Booka and all other Pchool Requisite All gooda ab lowest possible prices. Note—"The Little Shop,'* Kast Street. WANTED KNOWN —Horse Shoe Bakery; H. P. Madden manager. Lancaster's corner, East Street Your patronage respectfully Bolioifced. For Bread, Pastry, and Small Goods, quality aecond to none. 7 6 WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuff-), Lot No. 3 extra quaUty, Nan'e Veilings all shades, Navy and Black Diagonal Serges all at Is 3d, nsual price 23 3i.— H. O, &>egees, Mel ford House WANTED Known—Grand results, oiircish sales on Saturday last were the largest in our 25 years' experi ence. Practical evidence that our efforts are appreciated—Mitchell & Tuknek WANTED Known—Great Purchas® of Drabs Staffs for Melford House Sale. Lob No. 2 great variety, double width at Is Some of these were la 94 wholesale. Everything reduced.—H. C Segers. 4 A ANTED KNOWN. -The celebrated j * * Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known —W© are com pelled to realise on a v ry large j portion of our Stock. To do this we are j pr«»p\red to take cost price for all our new Winter 'aoodp, and almost any price older stock. —Mitchell anb Tubner. WANTED Known—Men's and Boys Clothing and Underclothing, Boots and Shoes, Rugs and Blankets, at parti cularly low ra^es —Mitchell & Turner. ,i / ANTED Known — MeUor's Zea- j landia B-jot Store la the Cheapest | Store for Boots and Shoes. j WANTED Known—Ladies Lasting Slippers only 2s lid—Uaual price, 4i 6d — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED, Everybody to try a pair of House Slippers, only Is. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. iITANTED Known—Mothers, be wise * and buy your school boots at Mellor's Z wlandia Boot Store. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. 5 vtKK'a, < 'pHeian .A/AKTKD Known—l. have good VV Bluchers, only 4* lid. —Mellor's Z alan^ia B »ot Shore. tfTANTiSD KNOWN. —Warm carpet * * slippers for Winter wear, girls 9d. Is, w rain's Is 91.— W. H. Collier, * The Corner." WAiNTiSD Known-Football Boots, sure eroal kiokera; they never fail -Mellor'B Zealandia Bnot Store. rpß\r FLEP- HRR BROS, for B\our JL Bran, {••h«ps Pula |-.oe°, Etc^, at lowest prtc -s in town ; quali y combined — Ca*h Supp'y Store?, Ahburton. WANTED Jfnown—A cordial reception and free inspection through the whole of our extensive Premises. Every article sold an advertised prices—Mitchell 6 Turner TTIEA, TEA, TEA.. If you ar« wanting JL a Box of really first class Tea, at a low price, try Fletohpr Bros All well known brands of Tea kept in stock.— Oajjh Supply Stores, Ashburton. W*~~*A"STfiD Known—The Largest and Best shop for Evening Shoes in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, <\.' ANTED Everyone to call at V V Mjsixor's and get his price. No one asked to buy. J tITANTrD Known—6o Ladies' Black * ' and Colored Wool Jerseys at 2i 61, ' formerly 10) 61; 100 P.irs of White Blankets at 103 6i, La'Ji«' Muffi 85 61. Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets 2- 91, 6 and 6| four button Kid Gl«vps 6d. Uents Silk Tifia 6d each. Large Wool Hearth "Rugs 6 61 each.—Ant>rkw Orr's Sale. 6 220 'YMF*)* TED KJNQ; WN. — F. S. * Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Frui^rer of Mast Street, ne|:t the Corner. Hot Pies at any fi >ur and Te 1 and Coffee also, N.B. Ldy Attendant. Fruit of every description Ladies' Room a specfalt7. 1 *183 STOCKTAKING Sale-Mrs Alcorn ' ' will give lirge reductions of Millinery, •Tickets and Mantles, 01 iUren's Pilisses, Dress Material, GUssurure and Farcy Goods, for one month prevLuu* to stock taking, — Next Courthocs?, Haveiock street SPECIAL NOTICE.— Suits aud Single O Garments made to meabnre. Fit and style with prices to suit the times Large purchase Heavy Kiiapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Turner. TVf ANTED Known-Just arrived * * from Melbourne for the Blue House ICO Men's Suits, 17a 6d ; 10 dozen Felt Hats, la lid ; Men's Heavy Boots, 9s lid (worth 15s) ; a line of Flannelette, ( 3a lid dozen; Melbourne Millinery at Melbourne Cost. Everything at Mel bourne prices,—The Blue House Arcade Corner, Tancred street. 6 49 FTO UATK SALH>— 15 ) Pairs Gids Boots 2s 61, 120 Pairs Maids' Boots 3^ 6:1, 117 Pairs Maids' (best) Boots 4s 6d, Ladies' Shoes 5s lid, Gents' Boots 4s 6d and 5* 61. All siz«? guaranteed for one week,—A. Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 221 WANTED K»own—That lam hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over m*ny In the trade for the simple reason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, or interest pn loan to carry on big concerns. But I boy aod sell none but the best, no ra^ to draw the unwary. Repairs as iubu»l, done aft Once.— S. MojsON, Boot Store East street;, Aalttwtc* 9 m ;



. Wanted. __ I F. A2JDREWKS & CO.—Sale now *-^» on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and All at greatly reduced prices for chhH, at L. K. Andrrwrs&Co BANG 2 Bang : bang 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock'e and, Glut> Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Oases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Haruiev's. Gun Emporium i,y ANTKD K>own — Mas Hooper * * (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoofeb, Alford Forest K»<*d, Ash burton 11*134 f%H.QIQE FKUlTi^Peaches^ bananas, Vy oranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East fitronfc BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Ohildren'a Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F» ANOMWKS AND Co. 11 98 pHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes; the best in town.—Apams, S winders' Buildings pAESON AND o<)'S Stocktaking Sale V> Now on. Groceries, Ironmongery, Brushware, Glass and China, at very low prices for cash. * 5 129 ki/ ANTED Known—Small Profits VV and Quick Returns.—Mbiaor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kno^n — Ladies' Lltten Cuff i Id, 12 dozen Drees Buttons If., Velvet and Satin Ribbon Id per yard, Ir.f mfees 61, Black Mitts 6d. Towels 31. Ladies Cashmere Glovets6dj all wool Fresh Dress Goods 6d, 72in Sheeting at lOd and Is. —Akdbbw Übr's Sale. 6 222 WANTED Known—Ten per cent nnder Christchurch prices at 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 Qakdley, Ironmonger, etc* OHEAP Wool makes cheap Blankets, *--' cheap Flannels, cheap Clothing. I have g)t in a nice assortment of this season's Blankets, men's and boya colonial Tweed Suits and Overcoats, cheaper than ever they have been in New Zealand Men's colonial Tweed Kalapoi SuUs for 27$ 6J, a marvel at ihi price; Kaiapoi Knicker Suits from 7s 6d. -Robert A morn, Clothing and Boot Warehouse, Havelock Btreat. WANTED Known—Great Purchase of Dress Stuffa. Lot No. 1 great variety, double width B|d. Most of these goods were Is 'Shi wholesale. Melford House Sale. Eveiything reduced—H, C. Segers. I^rANTED Known—Bargains to be ** had every d<y at Mellor's Zea» andia Boot Store. OWN Make in Lidiis* and Chi'drenV Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, FUnaelwttos, Trimmings, etc.. at Mrs Alcorm's new shop, Bakei's Buildings. /TuSs"! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJT of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc In 1 spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hajuhcey's Sporting Repository fi!01.19 BROOCHES AND BAtfOIiUS* JUST RECEIVED TVTEW AND;CHOICE DESIGNS- To^be seen at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S, SAL E"K, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBCTRTON ' tir Inspection Invited, half-yearly stock. TAKING. NEW f/EALUSD EW ZEALAND CLOTHING tjIACTORY LOTH IMG X 1 ACTOR'Y We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end of this month, mark goods at prices that will ensure> Rtaiy Sale. Men's Oirercosts. wish p»pe^ 2|^ 61 ; B>y'd Overcoits, wi,th c pea, »< $1 J Men's Suits .Vi , I^9 61 j Boys'Ashburton Tweed Suits j from ... ... ... 8s 61 Boys' Tweed Sailor Suits 8* 0i Boys' Odd Knickers a'l sizes Men's Heavy Mosglel.Pants 4s 9d Men's Workitg Shirts ... la 61 Boys' Tweed Hats ... la Od GJj-Is' and Boys' School Boots from ..... .... ... 43 ,6d Men'«j Boo^a a 1; pFicesJth^i sori}l Se^l them Id will be to your advantage to give us a call for your next pair oi BOOTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOUY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. FIRE ALARMS Alienton - ... • • ■ one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tells Jo rough, south of mil way ... three tolls ;Hampßtcftci «, .« >M *» m four tolls,



I Hollowat's Ointment and Pills.— Whilst-, the inhabi anta of our great cities suffer from the effect* of overcrowding and alt its attendant evils, both physical and moral, the more robust and - energetic emi | grant will in his turn be liable to suffer , in his new home from the want of ready skill and the great medical resources of hit native land always at command. The beet advice a friend can give is for him to take a supply of these well-known remedies as part of hia outfit, for by attention to the easily under* stood and yet ample directions' which accompany ea.ch box and pot<he will never be at fault tfhen token' \\V or urider JtoV f^ve^a sanitary cop<}»frioo( of Ijfc, '^ '"