Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1895.

Fob some time there has has been no little dissatisfaction in Christchurch with the working of christchurch the City Fire Brigade. pire brigade It will be remembered that on the occasion of the fire at the stores of Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys, and Co., there was considerable newspaper growling over the manner in which the fire was foughtj and charges of inefficiency were levelled against the Brigade. Since then things have got more and more mixed, and now the City Council have decided to deal with the* Brigade in a very practical way. Hitherto the Ohristchurch brigade has been manned with volunteers more or less en thusiastic in the work, willing no doubt to do their best in the opera tions of the brigade, but not always, it was to be feared, so strictly amenable to discipline as firemen ought to be. This is a complaint that has often been made against volunteers of every class whether civil or military. It was the great weak point in the volunteer force of Great Britain, the existence of which weakness was., chiefly instrumental in bringing about the reforms of recent years. Said reforms had the effect of if not completely curing the trouble at least reducing it to a minimum. The men of the volunteeer force were made, for all practical military pur poses, a portion of the regular army. Phis was brought about by making the regiments territorial, and the militia and volunteers in the territories simply became second and third battalions of those regiments. But Government had to deal far more liberally with £he men than had been the case previous to the alteration; and this was done as soon as the civilians in the House of Commons hdgm to realise the immense value thatanaff* of *n soldiers would be to the country were thos^soldiers properly trained and disciplineu. J® liberal treatment brought about the de sired result, and now inspectors-general of the forces are astonished at the result, and, after making allowance for the difference in the time per week spent in military training by the regular forces and the volunteers, can see but little difference in the work done by the men who drill all day and the men who earn their bread all day at civilians' work and learn the art of war in the evening. This is rather a digression from the subject ia hand, but it is made with the object of showing that while patriotism is a fine sentiment, it is not all powerful when reduced to so many hours a day and nothing to show for it but honor and glory, and but little of that. The City Council have looked at Brigade matters from this point of view^, and have taken proper steps to deal > with the question of service on the; brigade. Superintendent Turton re cently resigned. The Council have ap ; pointed to the vacancy the* popular Lieutenant E. Smith, at an annual salary of £125. The members of itlw brigade have hitherto given tbeir i

services gratuitously, but now the bri gade will have thirty men receiving pay from the City Council. Hitherto there have been single men living at both of the fire stations in the city. These men received a certain sura in cash, and\ as Paddy said '• ate them- Sfilves." Under the new order of things they will be lodged and fed—if at all practicable—at the stations at the cost of the Council Firemen not living at the station are to be paid £16 per annum, and foremen of companies £20 per annum. These sums ought to be sufficient to secure a thoroughly efficient and well disciplined brigade. It is rather a new departure in the colony, and as such will be closely watched by the many firemen of whom the colony can boast ; but we have no fear of its ultimate success; 1 though it may perhaps have the effect of striking a blow at that excellent spirit which prompts so many of the best men in the towns of the colony to devote much of their time to this nobly philanthropic service. At next meeting of the County Council a somewhat important motion, given notice of by Mr water eacb John Grigg, will be crossings. discussed. It is to the follow ing effect:— "That with a view to the economical keeping of the water race crossings, the system of the employment of men and drays on day work be adopted, and that the whole of the water race dis tricts be sub divided into two or more districts, with a view to the efficient application of the system," The ques tion was raised by Mr Richards who represents the district of Rakaia, but the motion he moved without notice was withdrawn in favor of the one quoted above, given notice of by Mr Grigg. As both Mr Johnstone and Mr Williamson said, the matter had been 'suddenly sprung upon the Council, and in the absence of warning, councillors in whose districts, there had been no complaints about the crossings, were not in a position to dtscuss the ques tion, or at least hardly as yet saw any particular reason for its discussion. But there are districts in the County which yield great reason for discussing the question. Mr Harper pointed out that in his district planks had been made use of to protect the crossings on either side, and the man whose duty it was to see to the proper maintenance of the crossings,—if there were such a man—was remiss; inasmuch as the innumerable sheep that had to cross in hopping across dislodged with their hind feet the shingle from behind the planks, and the latter in time became in con sequence a barrier instead of a pro tection. Mr Grigg spoke at length upon the necessity of having those crossings seen to in some sort of systematic way. He was not in favor of paying a man by the day, and keep ing teams of horses and drays, to do the work of keeping those crossings in order. That system had been found in some cases to be the reverse of satisfactory. But he believed an im provement could be wrought by grouping the crossings in the various districts, and letting out their main tenance in good order to settlers in the immediate vicinity. The contractors should be expected to have an eye themselves to the crossings, and when these showed the least sign of wanting attention, to give that attention, on the "stitch in time" principle, and not wait until the ranger came along with a report that such and such crossings were in a bad state. Mr Grigg's idea seemed to find favor with the Council, but the members in whose districts no complaints had been made thought time should be given them to at least inquire. The matter was therefore held over, Mr Grigg giving notice as above. Meanwhile settlers who are not perfectly satisfied with the way the race crossings in their districts are seen to, ought to interview their members and give them what information they possess, but lay their own more parti cular complaints before them. I/AKRlkinism has been eadly on the in crease in Auckland, but the Magistrate is apparently equal to the LARRiKiNisai. occasion. For a disagree able playfuln3Bß recently indulged in at Newton, Auckland, Ernest Grant and Arthur McKeown were fined £5 or fourteen days j Daniel Kelly eot fourteen days imprisonment; and John Jones, alleged to be the ringleader, for betng druuk and disorderly, got two months. Three other charges against the accused were adjourned. Mr Northcroft, 8.M., held up a list of offences for which accused had ocen punished. These go as far back as 1884, and include the offences of larceny and assault. On one occasion flogging, on another sentenced to three months hard labor, on another one month for assault, A deputation of Kwangahape road shopkeepers waited upon Inspector Hickson to ask foe increased police protection. He said he would recommend Govarnment to grant an additional constable to the station. In the meanwhile he would station two plain clothes men, with a view *Q breaking up the Newton push.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Miss Lowe Innounces that she will commence her classes for teaching dancing department and cilonthenics on Monday next May 13, at the Orange Hall.

Miss Johanna Fraser, qne of the victims of the accident which toqk place on the switchba,ck railway s.qmi months ago, has commenced an action for fIOQQ damages.

Fifteen men were selected yesterday by the Labor" Bureau, at Christchurah, to go to road work at Galatea. About fifty attended at the hour at which the selection was made.

The Auckland Ooolgardie syndicate received news yesterday that their mine had been sold for £8300, and a deposit of £390 hac! already been paid ? the balance in three months.

The majority of the English tennis players are said to favor a proposed new rule, making every ball that touches the top of the net » 'let,' thus rendering it necessary fcp pl»y the whole point over again.

Holloway's Pills an^ (QisryjigNT — Bilious affections, with all their concomitant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at once, or serious consequences may ensue. When any one finds his ideas less clear than uaual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head di^zy, accompanied by a, disinclination for all exertion, physical or mental, he maybe quite sure that fee £s in immediate need of some alterative medicine? Let him at once send fpr a box of Holloway's Mllg, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful feeling. If the bowels be irritable Hollo way's Ointment should be diligently rubbed over the Btotn&Gb and liver every oight arid mwßiog*

A Birmingham manufacturer of mature years wishing to propose to a young lady emp'oyed at another business establish ment, and not having the courage to do so openly, had recourse to the telephone. Ho was aec< pted.

The Simpl >n tunnel, which is to be con structed under tha Alps, wilJ be nearly 16 rules in length—lender than either the Mont. Cenis or S . Gothard tunnels. In ona placs there will be over 7000ffc of solid rook above the tunnel.

Next year a laige number of convicts vst'l' \ie employed in building ilh Trans- Siberian Railway. In order to remove in ducements to e^ape'&ey will ba paid ab the same rate as free laborers, and whan thei'- work is finished, half the remainiug term of their sentence will be reiritted.

The Greeks as a nation abhorred starch. So do the French and Greeks of to-day. It is alleged that' there is not a solitary instance in which starch improves wearir g spparel for man, woman, or child. Starch is a hideous fiend, clothed in white, to imperil the heakh and torture the tensi bilities of human beings-

A singular discovery was recently made at the General Post Office, Dublin, where ona of the clerks found a human finger amongst the newspapers. It had the appearance of being the second finger. Inquiries were made, bufc the way in which it got into the office could not be Graced.

A match to decide the championship of the Ashburton Rifle Club will oe fired on Thursday afternoon. Tho highest scorer holds the Champion Cup for. one year, and it has to be won three times to become the property ot a member. The highest Bcorer on Thursday will also receive £1 cash, second 12s 6d, and third 7s 6d.

Mr Cad man has informed Mr Lawry, M.H.8., that he has gone exhaustively into the old soldier claims, and after scheduling thoae which he considered just and equitable found it would take £66,000 to settle them. In order to give effect to his recommendations legislation would be required next session.

A sad fatal shooting accident occurred yesterday to a boy named Alfred Syraes, fifteen years old, eldest son of Mr A. Symes, farmer, Wanganui The boy attempted to part some corse with the stock of his gun, having the muzzle towards him, when the gun exploded, the charge entering his side. Death was instantaneous.

A Press A ssociation telegram from Dun edin states that the Committee of residents in the district, who have undertaken to improve and beautify Pelichet Bay at the north end of the city, have now raised £310 This entitles them to £100 from the Corporation, and with the Government subsidy the Committee expect to have at least £520 with which to cope with the unemployed difficulty.

A Wellington Press Association message staCes that the new cable across the Strait was laid yesterday morning. Tests are now being made, snd it will soon be in workingorder. By 4.30 p m. the Telegraph Department were enabled to transmit me.'Siges across it. The duplex h being used, and highly satisfactory results are attained. The Terranora will now be engaged in picking up the broken three core cable.

A sad accident occurred this forenoon at Mr Hight's chaff cutting machine, Newlands. In the course of work the machine got somewhat choked. Mr G. P. Hoatten who was ona of the gang, put in his hand to clear the obstruction, but unfortunately the effort was not success ful, and instead of clearing the machine, the machine caught Mr Hoa'ten's hand., cutting it badly between the knuckles and the wriat. Mr Hoatten was brought into Ashburton, and taken lo the hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate the whole hand.

The Timaru Herald states thabthe local Land officers louk daily for the announce ment to ba made of rhe opening for application of the land for settlement purchases frcm Mr PringTe en Timaru Downs, aod Mr Copeland at St Andrews. All the local w.irk has been don", and the delay is no doubt due to the heavy clear ing up of last year's work in Welliogton A Hokitika Press Association telegram states that the CJovernment has decided to buy Clark's land near Lake Poerua, 3300 acres. It is understood that the price is £L per *ere. A number of men are wanting to take it up,

At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at Inrercargill yesterday, to consider the form issued by the Income Tax Department for returns of income, it was resolved:—"That the Committee forward a protest against the inquisitorial character of the form sent one by the Department for returns of income, and that a circular be forwarded to the other Chambers in the colony inviting their co-operation in the matter, with a view of the forms being considerably modified." It was also resolved that the Committee should address a remonstrance to the Commissioner of Taxes against the system which has been adopted cf sending round accountants to make a general inspection of the mercantile community.

A test for the purity of water, which can be easily applied and which gives a fair idea of the presence or absence of organic imparities, is made by using a solution qf permanganate of potash in the proportion of one grain to two ounces of water. Use this test aa follows ; Take a long, clear glass, fill it with pure or distilled water, and add to it as much of the testing solution as will tinge it pink. Then do exactly the same to a glass of the water you suspecf, and watch and compare the colours of the two samples. If the pink color does not disappear, or if it does not turn brown in the suspected water you may conclude that it is safe to use it. If on the other hand it disappears quickly, probably animal matter is present, an,d if slowly, vegetable matter. In either case the wafer is not above suspicion.— Family Magazine, j

Last night, at a meeting of the Welling ton Opera House Company, a satisfactory report was presented. On the appoint ment of the Auditors being put to. the meeting, Me J. McLean said that the question of auditing ip private or public Companies was a matter of grave moment. Companies put too little value upon audits generally. It would be a §'eed thing if a public auditor was employed by all Com panies, not thjs Company more than any other. He was not casting any reflection upon the auditors of the past, but he thought it was only right that a public Company, such as this, should have a public auditor. They had now in New £9ftland an Accountants' Association, and they should assist that Association by' emptying its members. Directors, more than shareholders, ought to consider this question. After a brief discussion it was proposed that Messrs H, M. Lypn and J. X Harty should be reappointed auditors. JSnother two also were proposed. A show of hands resulted—H, Kimber 13, Lyon 9, D. T Stuart 9, and Harty 5. A poll was do nanded, which resulted In favor of Lyon and Harty. The balance sheet showed that the Company had been able to reduce ifre debit balance by £826, which is a larger reduction than in any previous year, and equal to over fy per gent, of the capital of the Company. Tfce Board are arranging to pay off the mortgage on the property by the issue of 5| per cant, debentures. The report waß adopted.

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ROAD BOARDS.

RANGITATA

A meeting of the Board was held oil Thursday—all the n.embers present. WOKKS The report on the works in hand and the works requirtd was read and con dlered, and it wasorderrd that the gullie6 on the Rangiiata River road, washed out t'yec>rm water b 3fenced for the protection of travellers ; that the loose stones bi\ picked off the road from the end of Good's contract to the Cracroft gate ; that lenders be call d for formation through swamp and creek on the toad leading to R.S. 35948 (McOliuionfs) ; that ttnders be called for picking the stones and cuting into heaps off the road from Ruapuna iot he Hackthorno road; that the repairs required on the Uawlor Downs road be done by day labor under the supervision of the OIe»k. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from the Cbrk to the Ashburton County Council asking if the Board required a copy of the new rate roll of the Kangitata district. —Copy fo be obtained. From Mr Dowllng, advising the Board that he had accepted the tender of J. Milne for side cutting near Mount Possession. From Mr D. Fraser, requesting the Board to have the stones picked from the road leading to the Shepherd's Bush estate. —The Clerk to see Mr Fraser and have the work done. From Mr D, McKay, asking that an error with respect to a section at Eallng be corrected.—The Clerk to atlend to the matter. From the Commissioner of Taxes, advising the Board that the subsidy is not payable till after June 30 next. | From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, advising the Board thafi reserves 8054 and 3055 had been set apart for plantation purposes as requested. From the same, advising the Board that the sum of £8 occrued thirds would be paid over for expenditure on road works to benefit reserve section 35984. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Baxter, requesting him to remove the gates from the road through his property, near Ealing. Also to the Coldstream Road Board asking the co-operation of that body in trying to obtain a road on the south side of the railway at Ealing leading to the Rangitata Stock Bridge. RATES. It was resolved that all rates outstand ing on May 31 have ten per cent, added, and that they be immediately sued for. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £28 13j were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

WAKAINUI.

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs M. Brucn (chairman), G. VV. Leadley, and D. Leddy.

CORRESPONDENCE

From the Ash burton County Council, concurring with the agreement to defray half the cost of cleaning the drain along the top of Mr John Cairns' property.— Received. 4 From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, relative to the Board's position as regards reserve 2165.— Received. From Mr C. M. Brooke, circular quoting price for thia season 1!) poisoned grain.—Received • overseer's import. The Overseer's report was read and approved. POI3ONED GRAiST. It was decided that the purchasing of poisoned grain be deferred until next month. OUTSTANDING 11ATKS. The Board, in discussing the question of the collection of outstanding rates, considered that it was manifestly unfair that when some ratepayers promptly keep up their payments, others leave their rates unpaid. The Board therefore in structed the Clerk to take legal proceed ings against certain ratepayers whose rites for the year ending March 31,1895, remain unpaid. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts amounting to £15 6s 6d the Board adjourned.

ANNUAL MEEIING OF RATEPAYERS.

The annual meeting of ratepayers in the Wakanui Road District was held at the

Road Board office on Saturday. Mr Murdoch Bruce (chairman of the Board; presided, <md there was a fair attendance

of ratepayers. The Clerk read the annual report of the Chairman as followd : — I have this year to lay before you an interim balance-sheet, the time specified by the Road Boards Act, 1882, for holding the annual meeting of ratepayers following so close on the end of the financial year, the Government auditor has not^had time to audit the accounts ; but I have carefully examined both the balance-sheet and the

Board's book?, and have found the same to be correct in every particular. The system we now work under, that of contract, is a sure safeguard against extravagance; and the Board, having in view the great difficulties the farmers have this year to contend with, have endeavored to keep the working expenditure down as low as possible. As is well known, the two main roads, the jWakanui and the Beach roads, annually absorb a great portion of the rates belonging to number two ward. The greatest expense incurred has been in the destruction of small hitds, and I fear will continue to be a very large drain on the income of the Board. The date for the annual election of members was fixed, as you will have seen in the Mail of April 16, for May 4, and the polling booth to be the Road Board office. The latter selection is obvious—the saving of a deputy returning officer's fee, and the hire of the schools. There is another matter I wish to draw your attention to — the Government subsidy and the outstanding rates. As you are probably aware, the Government subsidy Is a grant of 75 per cent on the amount collected for rates from the date on which the last rate was struck until June 30 following. Therefore, the larger the amount collected, the larger the subsidy. As regard^ the rates, thd Board, through their Clerk, has done all in their power to obtain the rates, without resorting to extreme measures; but without avail in many insUbeos, so that I must call yew attention to clause 60, Rating Act, 1§94, which provides that after an interval of six months after the, rate has become payable, an additional charpe of ten per cent can be charged. But I trust that the Board will not ha c occasion to enforce this law. In conclusion, I trust that the ratepayers, taking into consideration the small amount of money the Board has at its disposal, will only petition for improve ments in those places which will be for publjo utiliry, as it will behove the Board to expend its funds only on those roads where the traffic is considerable, and on k other works which will be beneficial to the district. Also, the members with myself, trust that our efforts during the past year will meet with the appreciation' of the ratepayers, and we are now prepared to answer any questions relating to Road Board work which the meeting may desire Information upon.

pAIiA.N£E-SHEET. The balance sheet for the past year was adopted as read. Mr James Brown considered that the balance sheet should be printed before the holding of the annual meeting, as the ratepayers had no opportunity of criticis ing the document. The Chairman explained (h*t as the balance sheet had not been audited, tfae faceting wi»l4 pot PW m swoe, wia

therefore it would be a waste of money to publish it before the meeting. It wm ultimately agreed to, on Mr Mack ay's motion, that a publ c meeting be called after the accounts had been audited, to pass the balance sheer, SHINGLING ROADS IN FRONI OF GATEWAYS. Mr James Brown brought before tl c ■meeting the question of shingling roadH in frotit of gateways. The Chairman and others exp-eased disapprobation of the work, as it would j entail a very large expenditure of the Board's funds. After a lengthened discussion, ie was moved by M- Thomas, and carried by the meeting, that if any ratepayer desired the road shingled in front of his g»te, th» Board will do the work when they are shinglina; that particular road, with the understanding that the ratepayers pay the contract price for the metal. DESTRUCTION OP SMALL BIRDS. This matter was brought forward, and various means of coping with the 3vil were suggested. clerk's salary. - Mr James Jamieson proposed that the Clerk's salary be increased, as he con sidered the remuneration too small for the work done. Mr Mackay seconded the proposition. The Chairman and Mr Leadley spoke in high praise of the manner in whloh the Clerk had performed his duties, and the meeting finally determined that the salary of the Clerk be raised by £10 * year. THE RETIRING BOARD. Mr Mackay proposed a rote of thanki to the retiring Board for their services faring the past year This was seconded by Mr Edwin Thomas and übaaimously carried. The Chairman responded* and tot meeting adjourned.

Friedlander Brothers.

A more explicit statement may be given shortly thus:—Assets—Stock in trade, etc., £7476; cash bills on hand, £260 16s 6i; mining shares, £62 10a; book debts assigned to Max Friedlander, £22,320 3s 2d; bills under discount with Bank of JSeir Zealand, £15,417 5t 5d ; £45,556 15i Id. Liabilities.—Bank of New Zealand overdraft, £29,039 12a 4d (loss guarantee by Mr Bfax Fried* lander £10,000)-£10,039 12« 4d ; bills under discount, £15,417 5s 5d ; sundry creditors, £517 14s Id; Mr Max Friedlander guarantiee to Bank of New Zealand, £10,000; £36.976 11s 10d..-

John Thomas Matson.

lilcd April 14, 1595.

" There are few indeed who have done so much towards developing this magnificent district of Canterbury as my friend, John Thomas Matßon,"—Sir Julius Vogel.

A rich, rough gem from Austral mine » gone For ever from the land he loved so dear; And we who watched his gallant life deep mourn A valiant soul cut off in mid career. No carpet knight of delicate finesse ; No gentle shepherd of the countries old; His not the polished smile, the rare addiess That marks soft Bteppers on the road to gold. His the strong will that bore old England's name! First in fierce struggle of new nation's birth; A Raleigh's bays, a Drake's eternal fame Were won by minds like his on northern earth. To teach the barren waste to wave with grain. To raise the city where the swamp has at sod, To force hard quartz to yield its golden vein, To plant the orchard in primeval wood. To rear the flocks, whose precious fleeces turned The life of arid want to comfort rare; To breed the stately herds, whose products earned Wealth for the brave and splendour for the fair.

These were amongst his aims, but higher sought His chief est wish—to raise his struggling mates From the dull clod to more ennobled thought, To teach them how to mend their stubborn fates.

By claiming right to independent stand Amid the wealthier dwellers on the soil; An equal power to rule the new won land— The right of prudent thought and hardest toil.

; Perchance the breadth and freedom of his i ' mind Made narrow natures fail to judge him ! right. ; His thoughts were wide and open as the i wind- Seeking to raise the weakest in the fight. For many a colonist more stately ends A loader p>ean of the people's woea; For none a deeper grief trom loving friend*, And none will leave behind them fewer foes. Silas Wegg. April 16, 1895.

Hampstead Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was held last evening. Present—Messrs Andrews (chairman) Hendry, Rickman, Truckle, Mcßae, Berryman and Patten. - LAND RCVERUK. The Receiver of Land Revenue wrote, advising payment of £4 11s 8d to credit of the Board on accoant Reserve 1861. ROH, ALTERATION. Mr Edwin Orum applied to have the ownership of lot 26, K.S. 14380 trans ferred from himself to Christopher Smith.—Agreed to. NEW ROAD. Mr .J. C. Duncan forwarded memor andum of transfer of Lot 18 B.S. 7767 for completion, and it was resolved that the Chairman be authorised to affix the seal of the Board to a transfer to the Queen. RATES. Ths collector forwarded a statement of rates outstanding, and stated he wai pre paiing summonses for issue to defaulters as instructed. WORKS COMMITTEE. This Committee reported that the outside of the footpath in Cambridge sweet required trimming"'off, anbTa thin coat of shingle on the ptth.~ -Ordered to bo. done. tkevor's koad. Tt was decided »fca~ rio work beyond 'aying a few loads * f shingle at the appr. aches to the fridge, could be done on this road ab pres-nt. RKSEKVE 12b'L. Iti was resolved th*t the fjitpath in Bridge street ba improved and gravelled, and the grade of the catlings eased ; aDd the chairman was authorised to arrange for gravel. CULVERTS. The ranger was instructed to see that proper culverts are put in wherever necessary, »nd he was authorised tq pro cure rods for clearing the same. TRETORTON GRAVEL RESERVE. Th 9 chairman reported that the pro posed exchange wauld probably be com* pleted during the ensuing month. | ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £6 2s fid were : pissed for payment, and th« Board sat M BOARD OF HEALTH. The Inspector reported tbftt there was little to complain of. Complaints had been made about the condition of a stock* yard, the owner promised to clear it up. The slaughterhouses were in fair condi tion, but one of them required a new .floor. .

THE ASHBtJBfOIi QtJABfitAN: TUESDAY, MAY 7, iM.



rusiness Notices ________ ISO MONEY. NO MONEY , *Ct* TT is almost impossible to give things aw^y, but never mind, coma and try G. J. NBILL FOR I>Bttl»EKl, CIiOTHIWO, & BOOTS. Make no error; he is cheaper than any other in Canterbury. Dce§B Goods 441 Double Width Dress Goods Is 61 now Is White Calico, Is lid dozen Double Bed white Twill Sheeting, 9|d Flannellettas 2* lid dozen Plaids, B£i aid 6§d Towwls, 2*d each Cretonne 3*d r Blanketß,"Bi»nkets. Double Bed Colonial All Wcol Flannel, white, grey, and pink, Blankets 25s 6d, reduced to 18s 6d B£d Ltidies' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets Corsets, Corsets Millnery at your own price Ladies Stockings Bd oloVhTng. Men's Twend Suit, 18s 6d Colonial Heavy Tweed Suite, 32s 6d, re- Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, (all wool) daced to 21s 6d. 13 3 6^ Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid Men's Tweed Overcoats with C%pes, 183 6d Boys' Suits, 3a lid Boyi Caps, 6d each Bock8 t Shirts, and Hats, at your own price bootsTToots. I'he maker of oar Boots gaarantees satisfaction, or he will replace them. N KILL'S FOR BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 49 lid Men's Balmorals, 7a 6d Children's Strong Leather Boobs from Women 8 Strong Leather Boots, 5a lid 3s lid, this is no rubbish Women's Strap Shoes from 4s lid Women's Carpet Slippers, Is 3d. \__ G« J- fiEILL FRIED LAX D B R'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Agent for Yarmouth Oil Skins. FLETCHER BROS. A RE JUST LANDING THE FOLLOWING GOODS FOR COMING SEASON, 100 OASE3 WHITE ROSE KERO- 50 CASES « LIGHT OF THE AGE " SENE, 150 per cent Test. KEROSENE, 150 per cent Test. These two brands of Kerosene are the Safest and Best Light-giving Oils Procurable. 5 Tons Moir's New Oatmeal 5 Owt Oatina or Roiled Oats in Packets 5 Cwt Germina and Bags £ Ton Golden Syrup in 561b tins | Ton Black Treacle in 561b tins I g Cases „ „ „ 28lb „ 4 Oases „  „ 281b „ S „ „ „ „ 141b „ 2 „ „ „ „ 141b „ 5 „ „ „ » 71b  5 „ „ „ „ 71b „ 5 „   „ 41b , 5- t „ „ „ 4lb „ 5 „ „  tt 21b » 5 » » » » 2lb » I Ton Wheatmeal SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have mat made a contract with the Auckland Sugar Refining Cora party to be supplied with their finest No 1 Sugar at a greatly Reduced Rate. Enquire our price before going elsewhere, | Dairy Salt. Dairy Salt, We have just received a Consignmant of the Finest Refined Dairy Salt. 5 Tons Fine Salt in lewt bags 2 Tons Fine Salt in 561b bags \ , » n 141b „ 2 „ „ „ 71b „ JUST ARRIVED—A Splendid Line ot Hudson's Water Biscuits in 41b tins, to be cleared at Is 7d per tin. lina Free. FLETCHER BROS., CkSH SUPPLY STORES, j ASHBURTON AND CHRISTOHXROH. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ON Account of the Distress of Trade, we have decided to go out of bi alness Con' sequently we shall offer the whole of Oar Stcck of ■' ■ j IVKVIVEHY >IOTBII« * BOO**, ON Saturday Next, April 37, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. 9VE must realise, as we are losing money every day, and we think the firat Ices Bhe best. Our Creditors are clamoring for their money, and to pay them wo must sacrifice our Stock. We don't inton-l to make a bogus sale ;we want money, and to get it wo know wo must make a oonndor*blo roduction|in our prices, to command a ready sale. Wo closo on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and 26, in order to mark down the Stock. DON'T FORGET SATURDAY NEXT. .Bring your money, and for every pound j our spend you will save at least ten shillings. W- W- SPENCER & CO ji ,X 0A D E HOUSE. /BURNETT STREET,



Wanted & a, ANTED Known.—Splendid Keep W ing Apples for Sale at I^3 per pound. Apply, W G Prarue, Alkn ton- j 5_60 O-HIGHT^Miori Lady Meters. To-Night.—One Mi c Handicap. '10-Night.—Costume Maori Race. '*'o »i?ht.—Oddfellows' Hall. 5 66; VTTANTED—AH members of the Model v* Yacht Oiub to meet at Mr Brad dell's office on Friday, lOch hist., at 7 30, Bnsiness important. 5 65 CpOOTBALLS and Lininga, all sizes. ■*- / ccordeons from 7s 6i. Gameo for winter evenings. Special value in boxed Stationery.—H, M. Jones. 5 64 WAITED at once. —Apprentices to the Dressmaking. Misses Gates, Peter Street. 5 68 WANTED one conpie of Greyhounds or Lurchers. "X," Longbeacb. 5 61 i'iO L E T.—A Comfortable Four _L Roomed Cottage with wash house etc. Bent moderate. Apply James Tasker, Beach Road, Hampstead. 552 JAPS and Chinkiea.—Most extraordi nary Cheap Sale of Books is still going on at J. Marsden's, Tancred street. IBAVE IT TO MB"- MAT «* WANTJED to Sell—A few loads of Good Oaten Straw, also a few tons of Oat Straw Chaff. Apply J. Harris, AUenton. 5 42 C*T AtfTED Known, that the crockery * and earthenware business of the late W. J. Hawpton, East street, will be carried on by Mrs Hampton in Burnett streer, opposite the Club. 5 24 ALL persons owing Accounts to the late W. J. Hampton, furniture dealer of East street, are requested to pay same at once to Mrs Hampton, Burnett street. 5 25 BIOYCLKS.— Orders now being booked for our next shipment Cushions, '£10; 95 Dunlop Tyres, £16.—Caeson and Co. 5 4 (IHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bast in town.— Adams, Saundera' Buildings. WANTED Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc, For Cash- New Dresses, New Jackets, New Hats, etc , will all be reduced.—H. 0. Segeus, Melford House. X kj ANTED KNOWN. -The celebrated * V Yarmouth Oilskins can be ob tained at W. H Collier, "The Corner." \\7 ANTED Known — Great Bargain »V are now bains; given for Cash i>i all departments. Before laying oot your money for Drapery, Boots, etc , give us a call.—H. C. Segjers, Melford House. WANTED Known.—Lowest possible prices for Men's Knit Under clothing, Shirts, and Heavy Boots.— Mitchell and Turner. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, vluslins, Flannelettes, Trimming", etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. riHOTOE FRUlTi.—Peaches, banana, V> ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at t£. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, Eish street,. \\j A NTRb—Everyone to visit our W Largo Show Room now replete with new styles for theseason.—Mitchell and Turner. ITf ANTED KNOWN.-Warm carper * slippers for Winter wear, ejirls 9d. Is, woman's Is 91.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." j • ' i^HARPS, Sharps. Bran, Brau. I» you are requiring either of the above for your Pigs or Cattle enquire our Pnce before buying elsewhere. Special quota tions for ton lots. Flour at Mill Price — Fletcher Bros , Ashbarton. VjPIfCIAL NOTICE.—Suits and Single O Garments made to measure. Fit and style with prices to suit the times barge purchase Heavy K*iapoi Trousers and Knit Underclothing.—Mitchell and Turkeh. WANTED.— 1000 Men to look at the Cheap Drapery from Australia, at Melbourne prices. " The Blue House' is the place to get it, at the Corner of Arcade, and don't you forget it. 4 240 CASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth ing, etc. New Goods just opened. Everything reduced for Cash.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. BACON, Bacon, Bason. —Best Grain Fed Bacon from the Waterton District. Sides 6d per 1b; Trimming Slices, sd; Best Cuts, 6|d. Cheese, Cheese, Oheeae.—Beat Local Dairi<sand Akaroa s£d and 61 per Ib. Look at our window. —Taylor, East street. English Vinegar, 6d per bottle, Worcestershire Sauce 4|d. fT^ASDREWES & CO.—Sale now > on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewrs & Co WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper {monthly nurse) is open to accept engagement*. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoofer, Alfojrd fount Road, Ashburton, 11*134 WANTED Known — The Misses Urquhart have started Drees ma^«ug, aad having a thorough knowledge of the DU&.' ue88» combined with moderate harees hope 4* twelve a share of the public ' patronage. ' t Tf. nf red Srreet, next to E. W. Hall. "•*D«W«. _ BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Anprewes and Co. 11 98 OTICEI Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire cr 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 Hardley, Ironmonger, etc' BANG ! Bang i Bang ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Ohio Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality, at J. 1 W. Hardley's. Gun Emporium GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley/s Sporting Repository OBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an i assortment of Boots,



Wanted. i -HRI'SIMAS Presents, Choice Orna * j ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balis ac^ Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Gnderelothing and Fancy Bazaar, HavelocV street. WANTED Known -That if you are in want of a tim class article in sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannob do better than call at J. Moison s ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Ha 1 Boot Store Evt street, Ashburton OOTATOES. Potatoes —Just arrived *- a Consignment of the Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, from the best potatoe growing district in North Canterbury, to be sold at a very low* price. Special quotation for ton lots. —Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, East Street. Ash burton. WANTED KNOWN. — F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creams, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rated. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 WINTER. 152 Men's, Boys' and Youths' Tweed Overcoats, with Cape, to be cleared this season at 20 "per cent under ordinary ptices 69 Boys' and Youths Macfarlane Over coats, new shape, to be Sold at Vl\ per cent lower than last season 28 Boys' Double-breasted Reefers from 10s 9d WATERPROOF COATS. Our Coats are to be seen all over the Country. SPECIAL. Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks made to measure ; all Sewn Seams. A SHBURTON T>LA.NKBTS, Large Double Bed Bizs, WINTER BOOTS. It will pay you to Buy your BOOTS i. from the ■ NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIHC FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager.



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