The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1896 CURRENT TOPICS.

It appears to be quite possible that the expedition which is about to undertake or at least to antarctic attempt the explor regions. ation of the Antarc tic regions may discover territory upon which life may be much more endurable than m the regions surrounding the North Pole. A. hint of such a possibility is given by Mr Tregear m a recent article m which he deals with the habits of the sea birds which inhabit the various small groups of islands lying between this colony and the Antarctic circle. Some of these islands are barren peaks of rock, others are partly covered with low scrub and grass, but almost all are used as breeding places and nurseries by the sea birds, and particularly by the penguins. "When, during the summer, the eggs have been hatched and the young ones attended to, the younger generation is left m the nurseries and the adults set out for the lands around the South Pole. They leave m autumn, thin and attenuated with the. cares of their families; they go oft' for the winter to the clime of cold and ice; and they return six months afterwards, fat as butter, to their old haunts. Their squadrons cover the sea for miles, swimming abreast m long columns." The curious fact of the migration, remarks Mr Tregear, is that the birds go to what we suppose to be a place of solid ice and I intense cold m which to winter, and he draws from this fact the inference that " behind the great fringe of ice-cliffs which gird the Antarctic continent, there must be many pleasant bays and tiords where the penguins 63b and ittten,"

The number of infants who perish m London annually through being over lain by thtir careless mothers, mothers is so large as to be almost incredible to residents of the colonies, who scarcely ever hear of such an occurrence. We notice that one of the City Coroners — Dr Danforth Thomas — recently stated that from 500 to 600 cases came under hi official notice every year ; and how gross is the carelessness of parents is shown by the fact that sometimes this sort of thing occurs more than once m the same family. For example, another London coroner — Dr Wynn Westcott — held an inquest recently on the. daughter of a carman named Hurd, of 75, Godßall-street, Hoxton. On Christ mas morning the child was found suffo cated m bed with the parents, and the mother admitted that this was the second child she had lost m the same way. Two similar eases were then dealt with. The coroner said it was a curioaa fact that although many women were known as drunken mothers, it seemed to be only the tee total mothers who suffocated their children. It would be, of course, better were the children put m cots, but m his district poverty prevented parents doing this, and m many cases two children had to be slept with the parents. A few days ago he held inquests on two infants, and the evi dence showed that during one night •he mother had suffocated one, and' then turned over and suffocated the] other. In the case of Hurd he told the mother that having previously lost one child he should have thought she would have taken warning and pre vented a second dying tho same way. A verdict of " Accidental death " was returned m each case.

The biggest — not the greatest man m the world is to be found on the Boulevard St Denis, the biggest man near the old Porte IN the world. St Martin, Paris. He is the landlord ' of the " Brasserie dv Oolosse " (beer saloon of the Colossus) and his name is Mr Oanon-Berg. This extraordinary man is literally as broad as he is long, his height being six feet and three quarters of an inch, which is his exact measurement across the chest from the ! right to the left arm pit. His upper thigh measures four feet and one inch around ; his calves measure two feet and eleven inches, and his upper arm is one foot and eleven inches around. He weighs exactly 5201 b, and there is no deception possible, for all the figures quoted are from the city weigher's office, properly attested by signatures, seals, and Government stamps. Around the waist M. Oanon- Berg uses up seven feet four and a half inches of the tape. The brasserie, m which he is financially interested, does a tremendous business all day, but between the hours of one and eight o'clock at night it is hardly possible to secure a " standup," not to say a seat, there. The big man occupies a specially built platform at the rear of the establishment, the platform being con structed of solid beams, and supported underneath the floor by fron pillars. This was done by order of the police He sits on two benches — one placed m front of the other. Every half hour he takes a constitutional, and walks from the platform to the entrance door over a strip of carpet that covers a portion of the floor supported by pillars the same way as the platform, Oanon- Berg rises slowly, supporting his weight by placing his hands firmly against the arms of the bench, and, at the same time, making a few jerking motions with the upper part of the body. Then he begins to set his feet down deliber ately, one before the other. He does not look exactly as if he were going to topple over, but his trembling, un certain steps and the way his corposity quivers suggests a dire physical catas trophe. Meanwhile the audience is requested to keep to their seats, so that all may have " a chance to observe the Colossus from the front and rear " as he goes up and down.

SCRIPTURAL INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS.

Apropos of the subject dealt with m the letter of Mrs Inglis published m a recent issue, and of that of Mr Oliver printed m another column to-day, and m view of the public meeting called for Monday evening next m furtherance of the movement for the introduction of the Scripture text-book into the State schools of the colony, it may interest our readers to peruse the case for the text book as presented m a leaflet issued by the Ssripture Text-book m Public Schools Association. Setting out with the thesis that education may be defined as " the full and harmonious development of all the faculties — physical, intellectual, moral, and reli gious — it is pointed out that the State has assumed the responsibility of providing a national system of educa tion for the children of the colony, and it is asked " Does the State provide for the full and harmonious development of all the faculties ? " It is admitted that the physical are to some extent provided for by playgrounds, baths and gymnastic appliances, that the intellectual are sufficiently and ad mirably provided for under the Act, and that as to the moral faculties some provision is made by the giving of moral lessons — which, however, it is added "want the adequate basis of Divine sanction," — but that nothing is done for the development of the religious faculties m consequence of the Act declaring that the teaching shall be of an entirely aecularcharacter. This is the point at which and to which objection is taken on the grounds (a) that the education of the highest faculties of human nature is thus neglected, and (b) that the suppression of truth is equivalent to the suggestion of error. It is urged that secularists are a sect and " the narrowest and bitterest of sects," and that secularist education involves " the deduction of the moral duties of man from considerations which pertain to this life alone" It is admitted that our present national system "is not avowedly godless, nor intended to be so," but, it is contended, that "its influence is positively hostile to reli gion"; that "a large number of children cannot understand the refer ence to Scripture m the reading books (an adequate explanation being for bidden by the Act) and that religious

teaching based on haphazard references to Scripture is all but worthless." The right of the Christian people of thf colony to demand that their children shall have a Christian education ie asserted, and it is declared that th»- State must either (1) Relinquish a task which it cannot fulfil, and make grants m aidof denominational schools, or (2) Provide a reasonably sufficient course of religious instruction m the public schools. As to the first alter native it is pointed out that (here are many obvious objections to thedenomi national system, among them being the fact that m any case denominational schools could only be maintained m the larger centres, and that the popu lation is not large enough to maintain a dual system of State and Voluntary schools. The second alternative is therefore chosen, and it is urged that it will be met by the use of the Scripture text-book, which, it is con sidered, will suffice to provide a reasonably sufficient course of Christian instruction. This to be under the operation of a time-table and conscience clause, enabling those who desire to avail themselves of such instruction for their children to do so, and those who object to it to withhold them there from. A Bill has been prepared for consideration of Parliament, enabling the submission of the question to the householders of the colony by way of referendum, with the understanding that if the proposal for the adoption of the text-book be affirmed, then the Minister for Education shall make provision as follows: — That the said lessons shall be given m every public ] school, on the day on which the same I shall be opened for and during the! first thirty minutes of the first school hour m the morning, and before such teaching the Lord's <Prayer may be used. That no child be compelled to be present at the giving of the said lessons whose parent or guardian shall make objection thereto m writing. That if any teacher shall satisfy the Education Board for the District that he or she objects on grounds of conscience to use the said Text Books, such teacher shall be relieved from such duty, and the Education Board shall make other provision for the lessons being given. In answer to the objection that it is tHe duty of parents to provide for the religious instruction of their children, it is urged that the same might be said of education as a whole, and that m most cases parents are unable to dis charge this duty through lack of time or knowledge; and to the secularist contention that it is the duty of the Church and not of the State to give religious instruction, ifc is replied: — (a) "That the State has withdrawn the education of the children from the hands of the Church, and practi cally denies her facilities for supple menting the work of the State, (b) That it is impossible with un trained, or even trained, teachers to make one hour m the week sufficient for an adequate religious teaching 5 and (c) That while it is true that certain opportunities are sometimes given for imparting religious instruc tion m State school buildings, before or after school hours, these opportu nities are sometimes refused by School Committee, that m a large number of schools they cannot be used with advantage, and that the contrast between the trained teacher m school hours and the untrained teacher out of school hours is manifestly to the disadvantage of religious instruction." It is pointed out that the great Christian denominations m the Colony, with one exception, are agreed to support the use of the text book, and that there is no weight m the objection that it will not satisfy Roman Catholic churchmen, who will be con tent with nothing less than grants-ma id to their Ovvn schools, unless it be permission to give their own religious teaching to their own children m State schools during school hours. And m reply to the further objection that agnostic or infidel teachers ought not to give religious instruction, it is urged that a large majority of the teachers are neither infidel nor agnostic, but earnestly Christian, that teachers honestly objecting are protected by a conscience clause, and that it is an open question whether infidel or agnostic teachers ought to explain the present reading books. This is the case for the Scripture text-book as presented m the Association's brochure and it is will worth the consideration of house holders, who may also be reminded that a similar system has long worked well m New South Wales and m the London Board schools. As to the text-book itself, we regret that we have not a copy to refer to, the more so that we have heard objection taken to some of its contents, as to say tha least injudicious selections — an objec tion which could not be taken to the schedule appended to the late Mr •James Fulton's Bible*inschools Bill pf some years ago, which, m our opinion, admirably met the case, and which we commend to the consideration of the promoters of the Scripture text-book movement as very probably prefer able to the Irish text-book of which we understand they propose the adoption.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Leonard Harper prosecution ba resulted m a verdict of *• Not guilty." Attention is directed to Messrs T. H. Undrill and Go's new advertisement m this issue advising new stocks and prices. As a set-off to the new woman, the New South Wiles schoolboys are being taaght plain sewing and darning. Interprovincial news, a report of the meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board, and a report of the racing at Hawke's Bay will be found on the fourth page. Next Tuesday a public meeting will be held m the County Council office to form a branch of the Navy League. The meeting is called by the Mayor^ It will be noticed that the party wha advocate the introduction of a Scripture text book into the schools have arranged to hold a public meeting on Ul9 subject m the Oddfelllws Hall, nn Monday, 23rd inst. The Bishop of Chrietchurch and others will address the meeting. The local Association have resolved upon a house to house canvas of the town and immediate neighbourhood, asking all who are favourable to sign a petition to be presented to Parliament next seasion. The country districts will doubtless be overtaken m a similar manner, and m this way it is expected that an accurate ex pression of the public mind will be obtained, and the fate of the text book dtcided one way or another*

( tne New Zealand Times Company will Vobabiy cv ««« th« W.llmgcon seat at the next general election lips ih a *»!! »i ? h ?* d for l «abiona from ii« the »rf" - April 16 - dQ ""8 which fo?trHffic JOl f lDgford ffiU b« available of T the PreLTer° n f o PO8 f 8 the aathori * Corns Vhi« i?i° fi Wchnrch Re *«™ uorps. I nis is the ficsb time w« thJ«lr th^the Rifle Belt has corned Oaa^l AYu f M c ffi oiall y informed that the Aahburton telephone exohanßn will be open continuously from 8 a.m until 8 p.m. daily on and after Friday nex% Maroh 20. inia will be a very great convenience to the subscribers generally, and to boldness people m particular. The tvrolouri^ts, named Henry Alberb Austin and Henry Mounsey, who were arrested on Monday on a charge of being concerned m the post office robbery aft Kotorua, were brought up at the local U.J *i?1 d t Wchar 2 ed » tho P° l ''o« intimat. i«Li • - re M nob the slightest sasplcion against either. XKfc M H ° 4 nda »y» April 6, m connection with the Bioyde Olab, promises to be as great a aucoesa from a musical point of cbe name of Mr W. F. Young, of Dnnedin, whose performances m that city at the recent St Patrick's night concert m the Ga ? rl8 ° n gall, evoked quite an ovation ana a double encore. A public trial of the P. and D. Duncan spring tine cultivator was held at Mr Grainger s farm, Rangltata Island, on Wednesday last. The machine was put to a most severe test m twitch, stubble, and boulders. About 20 farmers were present, who were unanimous m the opinion that the machine is superior to any seen yet, and fally bears out its reputation as a twitch destroyer. Mr Gramger purchased the machine. The adventures of a young caokoo who was reared m a pickle bottle, grew so big that he could nob get ont, and who owned bis life to the care of his robin fosber mother, are described by Mr P. Turner, of East Grinstead. In June of tebt year Mr Turner was out for a walk when his attention was attracted by seeing a robin fly into the roof of a Bhed. OHmb ing up he found the pickle bottle with the nest and the young cuckoo inside it. The mouth of the bottle was large enough to admit the robin, bub nob large enough for the cuckoo to get out. He smashed the mouth of the bottle so as to release the cuckoo, and so saved ie from ils un pleasant situation.

Ashburton Poultry Society.

A meeting of the Committee of the above. Society was held last evening m the office of the Secretary (Mr R. B. Restell). After the usual formal business had been disposed of, the reports of the sub-committees appointed to arrange for an art union, and to revise the schedule were considered. After some discussion, it was resolved that a subcommittee, consisting of Messrs E. Stephens, Geo. Anderson and F. J Dowding, be entrusted with the arrangements for an art union, m connection with the forth coming show. The recommendations of the Schedule Committee were adopted with a few altera tions, chief of which were that there should be full classes for any variety Leghorns; a separate selling class for Leghorns ; and all pigeons to be shown as single birds. The date of the Show was fixed for July 31 and August 1 (Friday and Saturday), a fortnight after the champion show at Duoedin. The selection of the building m which to hold the show was deferred. Ie was decided to hold a pigeon flying race from Ashburton to Christchurch m connection with the Chriatohurch Flying Club, It was mentioned that a number of Rakaia fanciers intended holding a poultry show m that township during the season, and Ashburton fanciers were invited to give their support to the affair* The meeting then adjourned for a week.

Oddfellowship.

The annual meeting ef the Ashburton District 1.0.0.F..M.U. was held m the Oddfellows' Hall, ABhburton, on Thursday, March 12th. P.G.M. Bro J. Keir presided, and D.P.G.M. Bro T. Norgan occupied the vice chair. The following Lodges were represented : Loyal Ashburton Lodge, P G.s Bros W. E- Dolman, W. Crooks, and G.M. C. Moir; Waterton Lodge, P. P. G.M. Bro W. T. Soal ; Tinwald Lodge, P P.G.M. Bro Thomas Williams. The Loyal Rakaia and Pioneer Lodges were unrepresented. The Prov G.M. said there was little business to bring before the meeting, buc what there was he hoped would be for the advantage of the Lodges. He gave the meeting a report of business transacted during his term of office, and congratulated the Lodge* on their progress both financially and numerically, referring at length to the advantages to be derived from surrender values and clearances throughout the colony, and hoped that m the near futura theie would bean A.M. G. for New Zealand. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to P.G.M. Bro Keir for his address. The auditor's report and balance shaet was read and adopted, the delegates expressing satisfaction at the steady financial progress of the district funds. It was decided to hold the next half-yearly meeting m Ashburton, it being considered more convenient for the delegates from outside Lodges. Correspondence was received from the Obago District relative to a proposed conference to be held m Wellington during Easter holidays, and enclosing tables of rates of contributions for benefits, etc , the meet* ing considering it advisable to send a dele* gate to the conference. P.P.G.M. Bro J. Keir w&b elected to represent the district. Owing to the incidental fund of the district accumulating so rapidly it was resolved that no management levy be struck for the year 1896. The ejection of officers resulted as follows :— P.G.M., Bro T Norgan ; D.P.G.M Bco W. J. Crooks; Treasurer, P.PG.M., Bro C. Reid ; Auditors, P.G.s J. A, Clothier, J. Read and J. Swanson ; Book Examiners, P.G.s J. Keir, H. Bennett, and A. Paterson. It was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to P.P.G.M. Bro J. Keir for the efficient and economical manner he had carried on the business during his term of office, and that he receive the P.P.G.M.'a degree and his name be placed on the merit board. The newly elected officers were installed into their respective chairs byP.G. Bro W. E. Dolman, P.P.G.M. 's Bros W. T. Soal and T. Williams acting as conductors. P.P.G.M. BroJ. Keir invited the delegates to his residence where a hearty welcome awaited them, the inner man being refreshed m a solid manner. The brethren then returned to the Lodge for the purpose of conferring degrees on members holding necessary certificates. The meeting was closed m the usual form.

THE &BHBPRTON GUAHbIAN : THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1896/



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Wanted. WAR OO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 Known— Ju.t opening a * fresh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of D. apery.— H. C. Segers, Melford House WAHThD Known — Great Reduction at Mellok's Cheap Boot Pale. WWytU ill, WM—^MWB— —M Public Notices. ARO DE HOUSE. NEW AUTUMN HAT 61 NEW^AUTUMN MILLINERY VTEW DRESSES IN COLONIAL AND JSCOTOH TWEEDS, SERGES, Etc. NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. 1 j see windows special display Ashburton Drapery Company, BURNETT STREET. OPENING TTP TVAILY PENING LIP 17AILY AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBT, NEW GOODS FOR THE WINxJfiR SE3ASON. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR' READY-MADE CLOTHING IN THE DISTRICT; New Ha!;s, New Ties, New Shirts. j NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. PHASES OF THE MOON. March— d h m First Quarter ... 22 11 27 pm Full Moon ... 29 4R2 pm APRIL — i Last Quarter ... 5 11 54 am New Moon ... 13 352 pm First Quarter ... 2110 16 am Fall Moon ... 28 1 17 am



Wanted. j QHOOTING SEASON, 1896.- Buy yoor Guns, Ammunition, Etc., at J- W. Hardley's. 3 79 Q.UNS ON HIRHj also Guns thoroughly repaired. Please forward early to avoid the rash — .7. W. Haudley 380 V^ANTED— 1000 Visitors to Salvation Army Swiss, Village, April 4, 5, 6 and 7. T.ckets 6J. Value of ticket, given m Goods. 3 115 YOUJSG Ladies' Journal for March, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Ponongja Electrc Belt, Petal Dusc, etc — H. fti Joner. WANTED Known— so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr. 10 136 OTHEN you are m Ohristchurch don'fc ™ v fail to go to Warnb's, Cashol street, for Fish or Oyster lunch. Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors. 3 34 iHOMFORTABLE Board and Lodging \y with every home comfoit, 16s per week; meals at all hours, Is; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouae) Cameron street, Abhbur ton. 3 23 fTTANTED Known— Our Season's VV Dresßes m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheap Boot Sale yon will be sorry.— Mellor's, Tancred Street. "fTT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood * * is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable apriceßß Bny other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. OT ANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s ~" 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s. lid, Knlcker Suits 4s lid, (Japs 6cL— The Corner. W. H. Collier WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors. Gogglos, Folders, and everything m the option line at S. Salbks. Optician \IT ANTED Known— That it is lament- vv able to hear people ask why there is no much trash m tho Boot Trade now-a- days 1 But no wonder I say, Thay nvy 'strike their breasts and say, ' By our own J fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'h get the worth of your money But you have ynt a remedy by calling at i J. Moison. the Premier m th« Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots for winter or your feet will be wet. Get yonr repairs I done at once or while you wait at J. j Moison's Impermeable Boot Depot, Fast j ,^-eet, Ashburton. 2 127 WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zaalan dia Boot Storp. ij^PAßlTOß^uTter^e^ratoTßutteT k ~ Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lOd per Ib, at Flktchbr Bros , East j ptre.et, Ashburton. Tl/ A*»TED Known — Bargains from ] v v floor to ceiling — Mellor's Stock- taking Boot Sale. OWN Make m Tidies and Child -en '• j Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicops Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimming*, ate. at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster bale of Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and OMn« Why not You ? 1 84 WA NTKD Known- Bunts, and Shoes from la 3i to 27s 6d — Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTFD Known— We are still givinp Presents to all Purcha c «rs of Drapery, etc. — 13. O. Segers, Melford House ,4/TKN'S- Bluchers sa. a good Strong •*■"-*• Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a- pair at R. Alcorn's PRESENTS, Presents— We are new giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc.— H. C. Segbrs, Melford House \XTANTED Known— Newest Goods m vv Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W H. Collier, The Corner. T^TANTED Known— Having bought »~ our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great »dvanoe m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell ani> Turnbr. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 6s 61. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—We intend to shake up every Boot Shop m Ashburton.— Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale WANTED Xnown^Everyb dy to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's yonr time to buy. WANTED Known— Go toTHECoRNER for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. ANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- » V maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron afreet to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now ©n vlrw. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. . - WANTED Known— You save 5s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. HOLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapoi fcuic for 27s 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's TUST Arrived. —A large variety of use IJ ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. TEA, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, m Ub and lib packets and 551 b canes. They are without doubt some of the finest Teas m the market, and are specially selected and bulked m gardens for out own trade. — Fletcher Bros>, Cash Supply Stores, Aahburton and Christ* ohurch. '



; public Notices. \ \ Success ! Success ! SUCCESS ! J ! NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, > . AND THE "BLUR HOU*JB" DESERVES IX CHEAP GOODS opening everyday TT being now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place m Ash burton for Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, etc. Iherefore the thrifty housewife and care- fal farmer, who wishes to sustain the confidence of those near and dear to them, by Baying their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When m Pursuit of Cheap and Durable Goods LOOK OUT fIiCK)K OUT ! LOOK OUT! The Best Value m the Trade. Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PRICES. White Calico 1b lid, 2s lid, 3s 9d per dosen Grey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s lid I worth 6s per dozen ! Art Muslin 2a lid for 12yds — a marvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking 4s lid bed of 10 yards, worth double American Leather and Oil Baize from 9d per yard 72 inch Twill Sheeting, 9£d per yard, plain, ditto, per yard B^d PRINTS, CAMBRICS, BLO US- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most encees9fu season m these Goods, for the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused ab the "BLUE HOUSE." It so happens that all the low class Goods have been sold — the batter quali- ties only are m Stock ; iherefore, Superior Goods at Low Class Prices. For instance — 9d Del tines now 4£d ; all Linen Blousinga were Is 3d, now 7|d ; Zephyis, any Bhade, 3s 91 ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price l-> 9d no it 10& i, any shade; Beautiful Designs m all shades and qua'itias of Satteen, with the price cut fairly m half No two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS .Ju.fc opened a few more pieces o? Black Cashmere still 69 lid Dress. Be quick tor these, no need to overlook the luxury of m, mm rig at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price' froni^d per pair ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only la 6d, £ilk Hose Is lid, Black and Navy Cuffs and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY, MILLINEPY MILLINERY. So Successful has been the "BLUE HOUSE " m this Department m almost entirely clearing out their Summer Goods. Now that, the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stoslc will go at nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; just, call and the price will delight a likely purchaser. HA.TS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, etc., Must be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MERCERY DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation is the footstool to fortune If you want a rig out, and have only about one third of what you imagine it will cost, don't wait until you have more money, bat find the •'BLUB HOUSE." And there we will help you to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get; all you require. Yon won't; get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE- A Man s Suib any size for 14s 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9d, Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests 11s 6d, Tweed Trousers from 5s lid, Serge Troupers from 4s 6d. The bonder— " BLUB HOUSE" Moles 3i lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is Si, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, brown and drab from Is 61 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a "BLUE HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirta 2s Hd, B.D. Under Shirts and Pants Is 3d, Merino do Is lid, Strong Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; la 6d Soxb now 9d, all Ti s, Scarfs and Collars at a cut m two price tor a few days, two yards wide Floor Oloth, best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum Is b§d square yard, Carpets Is lid BOOTS "~&~ SHOES ALL AT « BLUE HOUSE " PRICES* Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3s lid, be quick if you want a pair To Study Economy and live wiihin means, pay cash. If you want to come into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend s pound, then you enjoy yourself, because you have a holiday and save a day's wages THE "CHEAP "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street,



Business Notices. __ j j T NOW HEA.RTTLY THA.KK all those who «o kindly and generously *aye such valuable assistance on the occasion of the late fire. I am, etc., G. J. NEILL. FIRS. FIRE. FIXE. -TTBEP YOUR EYE OM THIS SPACE, Salvage Stock ■ WILL BE READY FOR THE PUBLIC | IN A FEW DAYS. G. J. NULL 8 SALE X, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN filIT STREET. A T THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the LARGEST and FINEST STOCK m the District of GOLD AND SILVER 1 SILVER AND E.P. I LADIES' AND GENTS I I GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. | WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, and double cases at 30s. ,;..■ ,;. : .,. TQ BEOBtAINED ONLY FROM S. SALE X, • .■■■ : ': ; .- :i '■,"■■ •'.■EAST 1 STREET, ASHBURTON. IfKfinP. . ■liEtfT. 1/EiT. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just received a large Consignment of the Finest Preserved FISH for the PRESENT LENT SEASON. 2 Kegs Finest Salt Salmon 6 Doz. Salt Herrings, one doz. 5 Tins Red Herrings, Scotch ,< m each tin 5 Cases Moir's Fresh Herrings 2 Cases Herrings m Tomato 2 Cases Maconochie's Fresh ' VT Sauce Herrings 2 Cases Kippered Herrings 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 5 Cases Auckland Mullet 2 Cases Albert Sardines 1 Case Mackerel 3 Cases Boneless Cod Etc., Etc. CROCKERY. CROCK E RY, We have just received several shipments of Everyday Lines m Crockery, which we are enabled to sell at Very Low Prices. We have also received a special line m China Cruets that we are selling at the remarkably low price of Mg flfl. They are really the Cheapest Cruet ever sold m Ashburton. We have only a few left. If you are requiring one come at once, as we have only a few left ENAMEL WARE. ENAMEL WARE. Having bought large stocks of Enamel Ware m the Home and Continental markets before the rise, we are enabled to sell at lower prices than anyone m the trade. The following are a few of the varieties we keep m stock : — Enamelled Saucepans m various sizes (with lid and without) Enamelled Stewpans m various sizes Enamelled Kettles, Enamelled Chambers, m three sizes Enamelled "Wash Basins and Mixing Bowls, Enamelled Jugs Enamelled Mugs, \ Pint, f Pint, and 1 Pint Enamelled Pie Dishes m all sizes, etc, etc. TEA. TEA, TEA; Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekoe, with red label, m -Jib and lib packets. It is without doubt one of the Finest Teas m the market, and is specially selected and bulked m the Gardens for our own trade. Give it a trjaL . . -iifl - FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and Retail Agents m Ashburton aud Ohristckurch for NIMMO AND BLAIRS STANDARD SEEDS. Telephone 24 Box.,