be reported. If the House could not discuss the Public Works Policy, he would take no part in the consideration of the Estimates

Captain Russell said that the Statement contained new departures that should be thoroughly discussed, and unless this were allowed he would refuse to deal with the Estimates

The Premier said that members would have two more opportunities of going inio Supply whea they could ventilate their grievances After a very long discussion Sir Robert Stout'a motion to report progress was lost by 37 to 36 Discussion on the Estimates then pro ceeded

On the Public Works Departmental Vote, a motion by Mr Pinkerton to re duce the salary of the Under-Secretary for Public Works and Railways by £100, was lost by 25 to 15 The item Pohangina forest mill and tram, £800, was reduced by £799, Mr Pirani stating that sawmills were not re quired in that locality. This was the only alteration made in the estimates, which were completed at 2 25 a.m., when the House adjourned till 11.30 j

CORRESPONDENCE

""fwe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR PETER IN REPLY.

TO THE EDITOR. SiK,— 1 am very sorry that Mr Leadley ia apparently suffering from a bilious attack, or why should he take offsnce because I wished my unclaimed prize to go towards making good the loss occasioned by the prohibitionists winning the licensing election (by a fluke) ? I fail to see how he manages to construe my note into a covert sneer at the licensing Committee, who, I am per fectly aware, could not act otherwise than as they have done. As to his threats of leaving the Association, they are simply childish. In conclusion, I would humbly suggest that he had better consult a doctor and get a dose to cure his biliousness, clear his mind, and calm his ruffled temper.— I am, etc., Fkaxk Petee. Anama, October 22, 1895.

Steamer Collison.

Napier, October 22 The steamers Flora and Wakatipu col lided when leaving Wellington Heads yesterday afternoon. No damage waa done beyond the aft^r starboard lifeboat of the Wakatipu being smashed to pieces on the Flora's rail, and they proceeded on th» voyage without stopping. To those en the Flora it appeared as though the Wakitapu approached too close to the Flora, and to avoid beir.g run into, her helm was pub to port, causing the stetmer to swing round and strike the Flora amid ships. The passengers on both steamers were considerably alarmed for the moment, but were quickly assured by the officesß that there was no danger. The smashed lifeboat waa cast adrift. The Wakatipu was in charge of Captain Ewen and had Mr James Mdls, manager cf the Union Company, aboard, whilst the Flora was in command of Captain Waller, and had oh board Mr Hoaghfcon, the Com pany's inspector.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. LORD BRASSEY

.A DM/AIDE, October 23 The Sunbeam has arrived, and left again for Melbourne. Lord Brassey •was welcomed by the acting Governor and a large number of yachtsmen.

A Mine on Fire.

Sydney, October 23 The fire is well in hand in block X, but is smouldering in block XI, where a further considerable subsidence has taken place.

THE FRENCH NAVAL SUPPLY

Paris, October 22 The French budget committee re jected tbe votes for the new naval programme, in spite of pressure put upon it by the Premier to pass them.

RUSSIA AND COREA

Berlin, October 22 It is officially stated that Russia has undertaken her action regarding the Government of Oorea as the con ditions imposed by Japan, which Russia regards aa illegal, are not recognised by the latter. Prince Labenoff declared they would not permit the presence of Japanese in the country, as they would be a perpetual menace to Russia. The Russian ex pedition to China is nominally of a scjentiftc character, but it is believed to be really political.. It starts in November.

SMALLPOX

Sydney, October 23 | The Ouzco has arrived. The Board of Health severely condemns the Melbourne authorities for allowing her to resume her voyage with a case of smallpox among a Urge number of healthy passengers, offering facilities for the spread of the disease. The Ouzco's case is regarded as another proof of the necessity for federal quarantine.

LABOR.

Sydney, October 23 The Cardiff miners have been noti- ] fied of a reduction of fourpence, which j is accepted as another indication of a general reduction. With a view to a general strike, efforts are being made to reorganise the Miners' Association. It is understood that the last meeting of delegates unanimously agreed that a general stoppage of work was necessary to stop the grinding down process.

Australian Politics. VICTORIA

Df-LBOUKNE, October 23 In the Assembly the salary of the President of the Council was reduced to £750, Speakers of both Houses to £1000, and the Chairman of Com mittees to £400.

Government has received tenders from several companies for the convey ance of frozen products to London for the period from May, 1896, to May, 1897—the first five months fortnightly, the remainder a weekly service. Aber deen and Lund's, being the lowest, was accepted.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney, October 23 In the Assembly the Public Service Reform Bill passed through Committee.

The French in Madagascar.

j The object of ihe Fiench military ex pedition in Madagascar wss to compe' that country to observe the treaty oi 1885. French colonists had established themselves in the African island a« early as in 1612, and since Richelieu every government of France had been careful to maintain the prestige and extend the possessions of its country at Madagas car, along the coasts of which Fort Dauphinland and some other military and colonial posts were founded. When the Hovas tribe had succeeded in im posing its rule over the other Malagasy tribes, it suffered impatiently the moral rather than effective supremacy which France had exerted for two centuries in Madagascar, and which had been almost officially recognised by the treaty signed in 1868. In violation of that treaty French colonists were deprived of the privileges and rights thereby granted to them, and some of them were ill-treated, War was declared by France in 1883, and it was at that time that a Malagasy mibsion went to Washington in the hope of securing American sympathies through the signing of a commercial convention, which has remained a dead letter on account of the opening of hostilities with France and of their consequences. During t«vo years Admirals Pierre, Galiber, and Miot cruised along the coasts of Madagascar, bombarding in turn Majuaga, Tama tave, and other minor seaports. Admiral Miot attempted, after having occupied Tamatave, to penetrate a few miles inland, but he had not a sufficient force with him, and he was repulsed by the Hovas, entrenched behind earth-works at Farafate, a suburb of Tamatave. Three months later, on December 17, 1885, a treaty was signed at Antanana rivo, putting an end to those hos tilities, which, though not endangering the safety cf the Hova Government, cost it the loss of custom-house receipts, since the French blockade prevented any commerce with the island. It was practical unobservance by the Hovas of. that treaty of 1885 which brought about the present war. It was very ambigu ously worded at least, as admitted even by the French themselves, who accused their .plenipotentiaries of inexplicable carelessness. The French intended that the treaty should give them the pro tectorate of Madagascar ; bat this word is not written at all in tbe diplomatic instrument of 1885. More than that, while tbe Malagasy text merely says that the French Resident shall " look over, contemplate," the foreign relations ot Madagascar,the French text says that this Eesident shall " preside over " said relations. The result of the voluntary or involuntary protocol misunderstand ing was that the Hova government declined to recognise the French pro tectorate, which had boen, however, "recognised with all its consequences " j in 1890, by Germany and England. Foreign coneuls, for instance, who were bound to a_;k for their exequator pap? rs from the Queen, through the French Resident, did not obtain them. Anarchy prevailed, therefore, in the relations | between Madagascar and foreign conn-1 tries causing trouble and suffering all i round. Moreover, the French colonists j } were subjected to all kinds of outrage, ; deprived of their rights and cc ncessions, and some of them, like explorer Miiller, assassinated. The French Restdent- Generai at Antananarivo was ordered to leave the country by his own Govern ment. A special mission, headed by M. Ie Myre de Villers, who had been formerly Resident, was sent to Madagas car on a peaceful errand. But no arrangement eonld be arrived at, and the French Chambers voted last Novem ber credits for the war.

Madagascar is, after Borneo and New Guinea, the largest island in the world. It is seperated from Africa by the Mo zambique Canal, a branch of tho Indian Ocean, about ninety miles wide, and its : territory is as large as that of France, J Belgium aod Holland put together. The j population has been estimated by some j travellers as low as 3,000,000, and by others as high as 6,000,000, all included! under the name of Malagasy, though J there are very distinct groups, like that of the aboriginal Sak*la?as, and that of the Hovas, the dominent tribe, which is of Malayan origin. The name of Mada gascsr was not generally used by the natives, who call their country s The land amidst the waters.' The island was first mentioned by Marco Polo, about 1280, as Magadosho, or Madagascar 5 bat it was named St Laurent by the Portuguese Lorerigod'Almedia, the first European who landed thero ; and, later od, He Dauph.me, by the French, in 164.2 —5, The coast region is very low, especi ally on the eastern side, and quite insalu brious. As said by Prince Henry d'Or'e&ns, who travelled through the island two years ago, the country " is en chanting along the coast, but it cannot deceive those who heve been in similar regions. Behind the delicious fruits, under the cool umbrages, in the very roots, along the rivers, and on the edges of the pools—everywhere is hiding the terrible poison, which Europeans inhabit ing there are unavoidably compelled to absorb—fever. All of them fight the malady ; most will be weakened in she fight; many will lose health, and some the;r life ; very few will be those who will not lose anything in the battle."

These words of an eminent scientific .xplorer give an insight of the dreadful significance to be attached to the usual saying of tha Hovas " Our country is protected mainly by two generals— General Fever and General Forest. 1' The latter begins to show his power as soon as the coast region is left behind. There is a belt of forests, hardly practi cable, which surrounds the entire island, and through which it is necessary to pass before reaching the central plateau, The average altitude there is about 1200 metres above the level of the sea; Antananarivo, the capital, is at 1420 metres. From those heights many rivers flow to the eastern and western coasts of Madagascar, but principally to the latter. The Mangourou is 400 kilometres in length, and the Betsiboka 500; but must of them are not navigable on account of rapids, and at their mouths they form immense pestilential lagoons. It is easy to understand that in such a country,composed of low and highlands, most of the products of the tropical and and temperate zones can be raised ; but the principal production is that of rioe and the breeding of immense herds ot cattk The inhabitants are far from be ing industrious, and they buy from Kurope and America the largest portion .oftheirnecewKiw. Tbeyb«T9 received

I fromthe^e, too tba rel gon which they I practice, most offtaem as a matter of form i especially in cities and big villages, i where the chiefs have been Ike their Queen and high officials, cenverted to Christianity, and frequent indifferently the Roman Catholic or the Protestant temples. However, Norwegian, Ameri can, and English missionaries, together with the Jesuit fathers, have succeeded in raising the level of civilization among the Malagasys, though manyof the pagan customs are still kept up in remote parts of the island where the natives believe in sorcery and the power of idols. These people are like grown children, of wild character, and easily governed, Slavery which is predominant in some large estates, recalls to mind the serfdom con dition of the Middle Ages, and not the Blave;y as it was known in the latter centuries. The Malagasy slaves are considered and treated as the inferior members of the family, who have their share of work to perform in that family's general interest. But when their task is finished they enjoy themselves, and are often seen, as related by the mission aries, at rest in a hammock upon the verandah, while their masters wife is doing some rough work in the yard or field near by. The Malagasys have rather loose morals in regard to chastity and polygamy is practised by some of them, but seldom in cities or by the edu cated class of people. They have great respect for the dead ; cemeteries are always located in dense forests, and heavy chastisements inflicted upon those who would till the ground in the imme diate vicinity of the graves, which are called poetically " the cold house."

tm I&BMBOKW.K OtJAUMAM t WJ_M.ESMIt\ QqTOfeBB 28, 1886,



Messrs Craighead and Berryman have already taken, a large number of orders for summer siitits of Exhibition tweeds, etc., since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth page. (jCJiey have reduced their prices 15s to 20i OSf BUit».-'(APVT.)



PUBLIC NOTICES _ H UKCH MEETINGS, Etc. THURSDAY—GirIs' Friendly Society—7 pm. Worn, n's Confirmation Class in the Church, at 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY—*Choir Practice, at 8 p.m. SATURDAY-Confirmation Class in the Church, at 11 a.m. * A full attendance is requested. SERVICES. FRIDAY—Short Service and Preparation for Holy Communion. All Communicants are earnestly invired to attend. SUNDA\-8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. Preacher—Rev \ J. Blackburne. 3 p m.—Dromore—Rev H. Purchaa; Seafield — Rev J. Blackburne. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer—Rev J. Black burne. ASHBURTON WESLEYAN SUNDIY SCHOOL. Baring Square, ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27. SERMONS by the Rev J. Hosking, D.D , and Special Music by Scholars, Choir and Orchestra. Morning at 11 ; evening at 6 30. Special address to scholars by Dr Ho&king at 3 p.m.



I TEA AND LFCTURE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. Lecture entitled "Science and the Bible," by Rev J. Hosking, and Special Musical Selections by Scholars and Choirs. Tea at 6. Lecture at 7.30. Admission Is 6d ; Children half price. 10 34 THE CHEAPEST LIFE POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND I. ISSt'BD BY THE MUTUAL LIFE) ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Rates *. Whole-life Assurance without Profits. j Annual Premium during * first five years.



ASHBUBTON TROTTING CLUB. HORSES nominated for the forth coming meeting may now be trained on the Club's track ab bhe Show Grounds. 10 150 K. HENRY, Secret^, ASHBURTON COUNTY COD NOIL. DOG COLLARS FOR #896. mENDERS ate invited foil the Supply J- of Dog Collars for 18 »f Particulars on view a.|the County Council Offices, I By Order. J j F. MA IN WARING, 10 105 Clerk. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATUKDAY^OCTOBER 26. We shall Offar by Public Auction AT OUR | GRAIN STORES, WEST STREET, Ashburton, ALARGti Stock of TEAS purchased - from the Receiver in Miles & Co.'s ' Etate. Sugar, Soap, Crushed Oats, Bailey, Oat Sheaf Chafl, Machine Oils, Etc In lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 12 o'clock FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd., | RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, I 10 140 Auctioneer, i D. Thomas. Wool.WoaTrWool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE J LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, I on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England, SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, 10 Ashburton.



20 £0 15s lOd 25 £0 18s 9d 30 £1 Is 9d 35 £1 5s 4d I 40 £1 10s 3i 45 £1 17s Id THE MUTUAL LIFE OF AUS TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Premium and Endowment Assurance Policies at half-premium rates. Send for a copy of "The Helping Hand," which contains full particulars, to "Surton. }Hu«o Fbibdla.^. Branch Office, 160 \Chas. H. Cotton, { Hereford st , Ch.Ch.J Acting District Sec. 1 10 145 ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. " ~ THE Opening Run to Longbeach will be held on THURSDAY, October 24, leaving Somerset corner at 1.30 p m, sharp. Newman's Drag will leave at the ! same time. J. FORBES, 10 149 Captain ' MODEL"? ACIIT CLUB ENTRIES for Messrs Brown and j McDonald's Trophy—the Cutter "Lady of the Lake" —will be received by Mr W. G. Murray or the Hon. Secre. tary up to SATURDAY, November 2, at 4 p.m. For Boats carved out of the solid only. Entrance Is, to be devoted to a Second priz. 10 147 MODEL YACHT CLUB mHE PRF.SESTATION of Trophy JL for Mr Buckley's race, and that for the Boys' race, will take place at the Boat House on SATURDAY, October 26, at 3 p.mi The publio are cordially invit9d, ( W. W. WHITE, 10 148 Hon, Secretary NOTICE. TF WILLIAM GEORGE COLLINS, _L sop of the late William Collins, of Sprinpston, farmer, will call on the under signed he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person knowing the address of the above William George Collins will oblige by forwarding same to F. WAYMOUTH, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 10 146 ASHBURTON A } GRICULTURAL and PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S H If O W OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1895.



J. T. Ford. J. T. FORD AND CO. Wool Season, 1895-96.



jirrOß the coming season we have made **- arrangements with Mr E. W. Hammer, of West Street, Ashburton, for oar WOOL to be received and displayed there The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also eaßy of access to Buyers, MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to us for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY COARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS ab Ashburton, j should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch. Date of First Sale at Ashburton will be held on TUESDAY, November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford & Co., Ii conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburton t7~B^Hoclc rO LET—Dwelling House in Tancred street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. '£. BULLOCK. tinwald; FOR SALE-TioUR SECTIONS. One Acre All in one block. T. BULLOCK " FoIFiALE—T.S.B 805 and 806, each ' containing \ acre, situated at the corner I of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK ' f} t A 10s, price required for T.S., ' _£/ *-^"r i acre, Aitken Streeb, East, t terms If squired. T. BULLOCK I I TO LET, i AN OFFICE in the Aioade 11 T, WhWQK



OVER PAID IN PRIZE MONEY LAST EXHIBITION. Liberal Prize Schedule, together with numerous Special Priaes, again offered for oompetition. ENTRIE S (which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by Entrance Fees) must be in the hands of the Secre tary not later than 6 p.m.- ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. W, SIMPSON, 0 77 Secretary. Flowers. Floivers. ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz : —Asters, Anuual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, I Petunia. 1, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES""PORTER; Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 107 Allenton, Ashburton. L AZ ARUS-S SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct eighb. Don't spoil your eyes by using b^dly fitting Spectacles. 5 9 I Fragrant and CamfoHin^Navj Fenw



; Public Notices. f ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN OHUROH. ANNOALJIEUNION. fIIHE Ashburton Presbyterian Con- L gregation will hold their Annual Reunion in the Volunteer Drill Hall, Burnett Street West, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Tables will be laid at 6 o'o'ock. After Meeting at 8 o'clock, EXCELLENT MUSICAL PRO GRAMME, With full Orchestra. Addresses by Popular Speakers. 10 52 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOB,, TRANSFER OF LICENSE, T TREPHENA BUTLER, of Ash- JL y burton, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Ashburton, known aa Butler's Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden ab the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the fifth day of December, 1895, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to PATRICK DEVANE, my appointee. Dated the 15tlf day of October, 1895 TREPHENA BUTLER. E. G. Crisp, Solioitor, Ashburton. 10 127 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. T PATRICK DEVANE, of Ashburton, ■*•» being the holder of a Publioan's License, in respect of the houae and premises situate at Ashburton, known as the Ashburton Hotel, do hereby pive notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the fifth day of December, 1895, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to MATTHEW BARR SHAW, my appointee. / Dated this 15th day of October, 1895. PATRICK DEVANE. E. G. Gbisp, Solicitor. 10 ,



PuDii:; r-.otiotos. Henry Zander. ' I" HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S -1- SDPPLiT OF Finest rurrcip Seeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot fteetl. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEED,~R*PE SEED.; All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES sheepThears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYCLEsTBICrCLES. Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co John Git & Oo IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON. QUR NEW STOCK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL! fob SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY THE F&M RAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 inches wide at specially Low Prices. WIRE "NETTING 36 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE BY Messes Joseph Warner anb Sons and William Bartlskt and Sons. Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces, Fishing Waders, GaSs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, , Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES Electroplate, Cutlery, Stores and' Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Eto. • John Orr <& Go,



10 139 Andrew Orr 18 SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, FRENCH FLOWERS, Ld.CES, RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and _N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~TwEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Crepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety j well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in' *>very style and fit. Ladies' and Gents Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors, All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense vV\\^ J Linoleums tj^A I Wholesale and \ I Prices. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical Upe at S. 8 MB*'-, Optiqiaa.



.>-■'-■•■■-■ ■v'-minfi.rfr i !■■,-,-■■; '■ , '-i r ■■■-?- -,^\A:■______________. >^&i*ZA*i A.itftrtlteaW--^^ i Business __ ... .... , SHEARMAN B ROS„ GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm of Maconochie Bros., London, a consignment of ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glass Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Siivoceas KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. All the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresh, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our customers as splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. SHEISP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS We have in Stock the famous 8.8.A. Sheep Shears; also a nice lot of Turkey Oilstones. Solo Agent for the Tiger Blended Teas, in Alb and lib packets. 61b and 101b tins Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY & HARDWARK SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BEOS., MARKET HOUSE. SPRING. SPRING. v The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Oponing Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. THESE GOODS have been selected with great care in London and Man Chester, personally by MR W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience of the Home market and knowledge of Ashburton wants and requirements enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at " THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything is new, th very cream of fashion at Horns for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. t - You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, THE "CORlTfiHt." • WANffJED KtfOWft riTE are making a SUIT, WITH EXTRA TROUSERS, to measure, from a Good Colonial Tweed SIXTY-THREE SHILLINGS. TROUSERS TO MEASURE from ... ... , 12s 9d BEST SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS to measure 19s 6d ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. — READYMADE CLOTHING A SPECIALTY — Grand Value in Boys', Youths' and Men's Tweed Suits. Shirts, Socks, Ties, and Undprclothing in Great Variety. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR BOOTS we absolutely guarantee are the best value in the trade. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. DRESSES MADE till the End of October for 83 6d, for all materials at U 6d per yard and upwards. Grand Selection to choose from. ASHBUBTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR MILLINERY is the MOST STYLISH and CHEAPEST In Ashhorton. All Millinery TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE. ! ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. COTTON DRESS GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY OF STYLES & PRIDES. ASHBUBTON DRAPEBY COMPANY. Corner of Arcade and Bftraett Street, Ashburton. H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manager. i Friedlander Bros., Limited, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE OF COM WIS. SION, on ALL "WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for ship ment to the Home market. .We leave it optional with our Clients to have their Wool offered here or at Christchurch, where we have again secured the same well lighted and centrally situated Stores which we used last season, and we have every facility for making a good display of all clips, whether large or small. No charge will be made for transferring clips from Ashburton to Christchurch except railage, Friedlander Bros., Limited, 10 118 ttniVTVH I BY PERMISSION OF THE COLONIAL SHAWIIU' j SECRETARY DESIRING to supply * long felt want *a «•*»■»*■ A »•# ITnlAii in Ashburton, lam pleased to ™™f" SfYSn notify to the Public generally, that I have OF JAPANESE WORKS OF ART. iust received a «——» ; Qnaniallv Imnnpffift PROMOTED by ROBERT ELSTON, OpuGlaHy impuritSU XT \ m L essee of the Oddfellows* B&II,; 3 PhaiP destroyed by fire.) From America, with the very latest Limited number of Tickets at One improvements, and so am now able to Shilling each. Over 100 Prizes. give my customers the most comfortable shave in town. First Prize — Magnificent Japanese .—- Screen, in Gold and Velvet— £7 7s •*■*_ t~v itttt C* /~\ TVT Second Prize—Magnificent Japanese R. D. WIJLbL/iN, Screen, in Gold and Cloth—£3 3s Third Prize—Pair Handsome Vaßes HAIRDRESSER, — £2 2s '... . , . Twenty Prizes, value One Guinea (Late McGbegor's) m the premises of each-£2l ME U JrHi.K'L.l Twenty-Five Prizes, value Haifa-. Tobacconist, East Street, Guinea each—£l3 2s 6d (New Ashburton Drug Company). FIPTY . FIVB other VAMJAetf Prized 10 66 — " ANTED Known—24o PalriTol Jim* On view at BLUE SHOP, Arcade. Sample Boots at cost price.~ Drawn on November 14. 91£ MjEUQii'a Sealandi* Pflot Store. f