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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1886 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sir James Heotor has found mercury at the Bay of Islands.

The Metropolitan Railway cost more than half a million pounds per mile,

jFlye hundred trading vessels leave the Ttiamss daily for all parts of tjtie world.

Tb^reiß at presents very l^rge volume of mjjiddy ijrater f.n the Rajlcaja river. The Express of Russlf is .credited with the observation that a cigarette In a woman's piouth |s as bs4 as an oath m a man's.

Dijon, France, has a poplar tree with a record that ican'be traced t0 722 ad. It It Is 122 ft high, and 45 feet m glrcum* f erenee at the base.

The regular meeting of the Waterton Olearbrook Lodge, I O GT, No. 103, was held In the Library Hall, Waterton, on Saturday night. In the absenoe of Bro J. R. Begg, through sickness, the ledge was presided over by Bro W. Houston, POT. There yere sixteen members present. Bro Houston was*elect_uj J?opaty Electoral Superintendent for the current year, and Bros J. Watson, A.. J. Huston, and Sis M. Williams were nominated as a coramltjlpi Po act with him In electoral matters. Altera considerable amount of routine business Ijad been transacted, the Lodge wept Into harmony. Tjhe Lodge dosed at the Usual hoar, bsving enioyed a pliiitnt •venlng,

Two months ago five judges m Chicago granted 100 divorces m three hours, an average of twenty divorces to each judge, and nine minutes to each divorce.

S&veial Egyptian harps have been re covered from tombs. In some the strings are intact, and give forth distinct sounds after a silence of 3000 years.

The man who patented the brass spring fingers one sees on lamps for holding the chimney m place received for many years a loyalty amounting to £10,000,

A friendly match will be fired at the bnt.ts to-morrow afternoon between the Ashburton Rifles and the Rifle Club, commencing about 2 pm.

Mr Joseph Ivess, late proprietor of the Pahiatua Argus, the Egraont Post, and other papers, is starting a paper at Levin, tv be called the Levin and Manakau Express.

It is intended to freeze from 200.C60 to 300,000 rabbits for the London market at the Southland Frozen Meat Company's works during the winter on account of Messrs Taylor and Sullivan, of Dunedin.

At the ram and ewe fair tomorrow a special line of merinos will be offered by Mr E. W. Hanmer forwarded from the Anama estate, which will be found worthy of attention by intending buyers.

Kansas is a Prohibition State, which makes It odd that a noted temperance lecturer should be abont to start on an agressive tour of the State, under the direction of the Kansas State Temperance .Association.

We notioe that Mr Hendry, the local manager for the New Zealand Clothing Factory, has returned from Dunedin with a splendid assortment of new goods for the winter, which are now opening ud daily.

The special horse fair, of which Mr Thomas, has altered the date to March 27, will be held m the Aroade on that day, and both sellers and buyers would do well to note that the opening hour is 11.30 instead of 12.30 as previously advertised.

The Dunedin Evening Sixr says (not unlikely on the authority of the Oolonial Treasurer who has visited that, City within the paßt day or two) that Parlia ment will probably be convened for the despatch of business m the first week of June.

The requisition to Mr E. G. Wrigh% asking him to become a candidate for the Ashburton seat, was forwarded to that gentleman to-day. Eighty-seven signatures are appended, representing a large proportion of the leading business men In the town.

The story comeß from Australia that a marauding band of grasshoppers were turned aside from a oertaln village by the fact that a new brass band was practis ing as they approached It ; and now they are starting brass bands everywhere throughout the colony. The Swiss Canton of Arpovia Is overrun with a plague of mice. In certain com munes, such as Zeiningem, Mochlin, and Wall back, thousands and thousands a day have been killed without any apnreclable results. It is reckoned that m Wallbaok alone 100,000 have been killed lately. All the fields and meadows are mined with the winter quarters of these rodents, and there Is fear for the spring crops.

On Friday last Miss Colllson and Miss Johnston had rather an awkward experi ence. They met) the Lagmhor hounds on the road, and the horse they were driving took fright, reared and kicked, and smashed first one shaft and then the other. Mr Claridge, the huntsman, oirae to the rescue, and the ladies were able to get clear of the trap unhurt. The rain of the vehiole necessitated for the unfortunated ladles a wslk of five miles to Ashburton.

Professor Loisetta, of New York, who visited this colony last year and returned to America via Japan, arriving at San Francisco on January 21, died at the Palace Hotel there on February 4. His death was rather sudden. He was attended by a physician during bis last hours. The dead man had a national reputation. He was the originator of Loisette's system of cultivating the memory, and for nearly fifteen years his teachings were quite a craze m New York.

To keep babies from crying, ah ingenl ous device is resorted to m India. The moment a child begins to cry its mother places her hand over its month and nips its noso, so that it. cannot breathe. Then it is allowed to breathe freely again, bnt should it make use of the opportunity to again set up a bowl, it is at once sup pressed m the same way. This is repeat ed till the baby imagines that the palnfnl stoppage of the breath is caused by its own effort to scream and so is careful to keep quiet.

Joseph Wright, aged 101, died at Boort, Victoria, on the 24th ult. He was a native of Grantham, m Rutlandshire, and ia his youth was huntsman to the Duke of Rutland. According to his own statements, Wright spoke to the Duke of Wellington just before that officer left England for Waterloo, and shook Nelson's hand at Grantham before he left England for his last battle. Wilson was fairly successful on the Ballarat goldfields. He was hale and hearty to within two months of his death, and his intellect was un impaired until the last.

There was a large attendance at th c popular concert m the Methven school room on Tuesday evening. The per formers comprised a number of Ashburton amateurs, with Misa Corrlck of Christ church. The programme was contributed to by Messrs Cullen (violin),, and J. C. Lane (piano), and songs were sung by Miss Lane and Miss Oorrick, and Messrs Olarldge, L. Broad, and Lane, and several ohoruses from the Fisk Jubilee collection were given. The pianoforte accompani ments were played by Mr J. C. Lane. Encores were very numerous, and Miss Corrick received a warm welcome on her firsb appearanoe In the distriot. A very satisfactory concert was concluded at 10 30.

BAy RACES.

SPORTING.

Following are results*— ApTUJjy Handicap, one mile; — Aio 1, Flaneur 2, Lotion §. Time— l.43 Divi d/Bnd— £jl6 Is. Hurdle Handicap — Hopeful 1, Lib erator 2, Zacoho §, Tifl!p-r3-2J_j. Dividend — £2 17s.

Hawke's Bay Cup, of 500 soys ; H mile Searchlight 1, The' Possible 2, Lady Zetland 3. *Won by two lengths. Time— 2..o 3-sths. Dividend— £4 12s.

High-Weight Handicap.— Lotion 1, g lying Shot 2, Blarney 3. Time— l.l 4. ividend-rtrfii 163, Nursbrv BANDiQiF.-^Trfcnfcalto 1, Forest Rose 2, Sheet Lightning '3. Time— l 23 Dividend— £l 16s. • Trjal Handicap— Mysterious 1, Triton 2 Glin Gildt 3- Dividend— £s. 'railway Stakes.— Flying Shot 1, Stepftldt % King's Bowman 3.— Dividend

St. Patrick's Concert.

The attendance at the annual concert I m aid of the a.shburton Convent Sohoo's J last night was, as ueual, the largest Ashburton people have the pleasure of witnessing m the course of the year. The Hibernian joker was not very f»r wrong who said the attendance at the concort this year would be too large for the new hall "or any other hell," for long before the curtain rose the sitting accommodation was all taken up, and the i Oi-mmirtee-men who acted as ushers had a difficult task to get their patrons crowded m. As the Irish people make this annual gathering a sort of family outing, the proportion of children present was larger than is the case at ordinary concerts, so that, counting heads, the number m the hall would be larger than would be the case had the place been filled by adults only. One gentleman— usually accurate m his figures— counted the benches m the hall, and taking, as all were as full as they could hold, the number of a few of those In front as a basis, figured out the attendance at 1030. Add to those the crowds standing m the aisle, the porch, and the corridor, and .1200 is nob difficult to believe as the probable number present. The attend ance must therefore be a record one for any gathering inside built walls m Ashburton, and it was representative of every class of the community, as well ss of every quarter of the county. The programme was also large twelve items on each part, whioh became thirteen by the accidental omission from it of the name of Mr Alexander Joss, of Winslow, a mandoline player, who made his first appearance m Ashburton, and captivated his hearers most completely. Tbe audience was one that came to be amused; and "Mr David J. Jones, the musical director who compiled the pro* gramme, was careful to suit all tastes, and did so effectually. Every item was encored, and thus the writer who would essay a detailed notice of the performance would have fifty-two to deal with. This would be teo great a tax upon space, so that considerable compression musb be exercised. The lady singers were mostly old friends who are already well known to Ashburton conoert goers, and need not be noticed at length, as it would be matter for surprise indeed if Mrs CM. Brooke, Mies Henry or Miss Berg, were other than delightful when they sang. All were underlined for tru-y Irish songs, and all were encored vociferously, and kindly responded. The three young ladies who sang m trio last year — Misses Prender gast, Macdonnel, and Sandhrook— sang another pretty piece of harmony on this occasion, "The Rivulet," the arrange ment being the work of the conductor, Mr Junes. Miss Sandhrook made her first appearance m solo, and has to be congratulated on her signal euccess with " The Arab's farewell," and the heartiness of her encore. We are quite sure that this young lady will be heard of yet m the musical world, as her voice is one of rare quality, has been carefully seen to, as also has her vocal training, while the lady's own natural taste Js of a high order. The last lady vocalist on the programme was Miss K. M. Healy, who also made her first appearance, and delighted the entire Irish heart with her charming siDging of " The wearing of the green." Miss Healy is a valuable addition to our concert platform, and this the audience was . not slow to realise. Unfortunately there were no male singers outside the humorous and character singers, but these were well represented m Messrs David Thomas, T. E. Upton, and P. A. Keddell (Rakaia). Need ib be added that, this department In their hands, the fun was fast and furious. The instrumental masic was contributed by the Orchestral Society, whose " Gems cf Ireland" (Sibold) and "The road to Moscow " (Lostz) were delightful Items ; by Mrs Donald McLean, Lagmhor, who gave Thalberg's charming transcription of "The last rose of summer " for the piano, and a wreath of Irish diamonds, m her usual entrancing style; by the ''Kyle fiddlers," a team of reel and strathspey players — comprising Messrs Lamhie, Scott and Jamieson (violins), Mr Uter Host m (violincello), and Mr H. A. Gates (double bass) —whose lively music made their light hearted hearers itch to be footing ib to their stirring measures.; and by Mr Alexander Joss, the mandoline player already mentioned. The Kyle fiddler* were warmly welcomed on both appearances. They did nob, as used to be the case when the first Kyle team made its appearance twelve or fourteen years ago, confine themselves to Scotch dance music, but roamed over the jigs and reels ( f the Emera?d Isle as if they had the whole minstrelsy of the country jn their sleeves. Such music as that was of course bound to score, and it did, hugely. Mr Alexander Joss is a master of the mandoline, and his playing was as much a musical revelation as his appearance was a surprise. He played unaccompanied m the first part of the programme a selection of the more pathetic Irish melodies, for his delightful exposition of which he was tremendously applauded, and few per* formers, amateur or professional, receive such a hearty welcome on their first appearance as did this sweet player. In the second part he was accompanied on the piano by Mr F. Russell, and showed m his rendering of " Ariadne" that his ability m music is very far from being of a limited character, Mrs Ciarldge and Mr Jones were the accompanists m most I cases, but Mr F. Russell played those to Mr Upton's hunting songs, while Mrs Brooke was indebted to Miss Corbett's sympathetic touch m the accompaniments which the latter lady supplied to her songs. There is only left to notice now the dancing. Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald's talent as a teacher pf step dancing was shown m the .clever performances qf eight lads and lasses — Misses T. Davane, N. Stewart, M, FiUzerald, and Dineen ; and Masters T. Stewart, W. Fitzgerald, J, Fitzgerald, and D. Fitzgerald. The young; people moved with modest grace, but were not lacking m the energy and spirit wlthoub whioh both Irish and Scotch dancing is worbbless, and the time they kept to the musio of the Kyle fiddlers, and their loyalty to the reel figures were the subject of general remark. The Lagmhor Highlanders, headed by the veteran chief, Mr Donald McLean, were of course up to their form, and tbe iron sinews of the chief himself show not the least sign of failure, as he dances as nimbly now as he did on his first appearance seventeen years ago on the boards of the Old Town Hall. Mr George Robertson was the piper. "God Save the Queen" was Sung at a quarter to twelve to an audience who seemed as if they could have listened to another snoh programme with untagged interest. Be fore the concert closed Father O'Donnell, m a short speech, tendered the thanks of the Sisters to the performers for their services, and to tne large audience for their attendance. After the concert the hall was cleared for dancing, arid 1 jn pro portion the attendan.ee $ras ag large as that ab the conc?rt, Mr Gates' band supplying the music, and M. Jean Moison acting as M.jG Mrs Qavis was the efficient caterer ohe always is, and gave the utmost satisfaction to an enthusiastic crowd, who kept her busy till a late hour n the morning.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

FATAL GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION. LoNnoir, March 17 An explosion of a cargo of powder destroyed the British steamers Matadi and Boura. Forty of the crews were drowned. The officers were saved. THE VENEZUELA QUESTION In reply to a question, the Hon G. N. Curzon said President Clevelsnd'B proposals re Venezuela had been received and were being considered by 1 the Cabinet. DR PETERS. Berlin, March 17 Dr Peters, m consequence of the attack on his reputation, has resigned the Presidency of the German Colonial Society. DISCOVERT OF RIFLES. Capetown, March 17 Rifles and ammunition have been discovered m the De Beer mine. A SERIOUS MISTAKE. Havanka, March 17 A Spanish force, mistaking abattalion of their own for a body of insurgents, fired on them, killing 12 and wounding 31. Several officers were included among the. victims. FRANCE AND BRAZIL. Paris, Marob 17' Brazil and France have mutually agreed npon a settlement of the Amapa boundary dispute.

AUSTRALIAN

ALLEGED NEGLECT OF DUTY. Melbourne, March 17 . The Board appointed to enquire into the charges of neglect of duty pre ferred by Mr Sangster, m the Assembly, against members -of tbe Marine Board, has begun its sittings. Patton, a boilermaker, deposed that he was employed repairing the steamer Wendouree m January. The . deck I plates and other portions of the iron work were so rusted- that t^hey crumbled m his hands. He considered the ship unsea worthy, and described her as a floating coffin. A number of others who assisted m repairing her stated that the plates and iron* work m different parts, including the _ holds, ' had almost rusted through. When they were patching them up large portions crumbled. Tet the vessel was passed and allowed to pro ceed to sea.

The Italians m Abyssinia

St Petersburg, March 17 The Czar has sent a decoration to Menelek m commemoration of his successful stand against the Italian army.

THE DONGOLA EXPEDITI9N.

Egyptian Affairs

Londow, March 17 In reply to a question about the Dongola expedition, the Hon. G. N. Curzon, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said the Dervishes were mass ing. Not only was Dongola threatened, but also Marat Wells, Tokar and Kassala, , which, taken together, por tended a serious advance. The expedi tion, as well as being a safeguard to Egypt, would be a timely diversion that would greatly help Italy. Mr Curzon said the influences at work m Africa would possibly yet prove a source of danger to the peace of Europe, Sir W. V. Harcourt said he should not oppose the expedition if its scope was limited to averting immediate danger, but if it was the initation of a forward policy, aiming at the re conquest of the Soudan, the. Opposi tion would steadfastly resist it. Mr Balfour said it was unlikely that any power would object to their uniting with Italy to enter Darfur. There was profound national sympathy with Italy, and moreover, the Soudan was under the worst rule m the world. It was impossible to conceive a more beneficial change than its transfer to British influence. Cairo, March 17 The Egyptian Government have asked for £500,000 from the Egyptian reserve fund for the cost of the expedi-. tian. The French newspapers loudly condemn this. A camel corps and a battery of Maxims arc starting. Already ten steamers have arrived at Wady Haifa loaded with material to extend the I railway from Sarras to Akaab, where the force will be assembled by April Ist. It is expected that General Kitchener will be m command, with Colonel Bundle m charge of the second division, and Colonel Hunter of the tliird. " The Khedive is greatly interested m these military preparations,

Eastern News.

Thprsp.y Island, March If Eastern news is to the effect that 200 sovereigns out of the missing 500 have been recovered under the floor of the galley of the steamer Whampoa. It is reported that a further large sum has been traced. Several arrests have been made.

Since the commencement of the year to February 22nd 150 cases of plague were reported m Hong Kong.

THE ASHDURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1896. • " ~ -



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Wanted. WAB.OO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 \\ ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of V * Boots to be cleared m one month. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Jusfc opening a fresh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H. C. Segers, Melford House MEN'S Bluohers sa, a good Strong Nailed Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nloe assortment of . Ladles' and ' Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair, at R. Alcorn's PRESENTS, Presents— We are now giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc. — H. O. Segers, Melford House WANTED Known— Newest Goods m Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direob from London— W. H. Collier, The Corner, -■ - - k . _ . . . Public Notices. .ARC ADE HOUSE. NEW AUTUMN HAT 51 fNEW AUTUMN MlLLitffikY • __■ ~VTBW DRESSES IN COLONIAL AND SCOTCH TWEEDS, SERGES, Etc. . NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH JPRICES. . . . _ SEE WINDOWS SPEOIAL DISPLAY Ashburton Drapery Company, BURNETT STREET. OPENING TTP T.AILY PENING UP 1/AILY • ' AT .THE iTEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS 'V ■: \ _■ - ■ |FOR THE WINTER SEASON. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING IN THE DISTRICT.' • __.«_« New Hats, New Ties, New Shirts. NEW ZEALAND * CLOTHING FACTORY.



Wanted. |4>OR SALE OR TO LET. — Seven- A- roomed Honse, with pantry, wash> house, stable, etc., on 2£ acres of land, good garden and orchard. Apply Office of this paper. 3 122 TTTANTED- Several good Seivants V Good wages. Also a dressmaker for South. — Mrs adams, Saunders Buildings. 3 126 LOST — Between Ashburton and Winchmore, an Air Cushion. Reward on leaving at Mail office. 3 125 QHOOTING SEASON, 1896— j Buy yonr Guns, Ammunition, Eto., at jJ. W. Hardley's. 3 79 jn UNS ON HIRE; also Gum thoroughly repaired. Please forward early to avoid the rush— J. W. Hardley. 380 \XT ANTED— IOOO Visitors to Salvation T T Army Swiss Village, April 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tickets 6d. Value of ticket given m Goods. 3 115 YOUNG Ladies' Journal for March, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Pononga Electric Belt, Petal Dust, etc.— H. M Joints. WANTED Known-60 pairs Ladles and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual prioe, for two Weeks only.— Andrew Orr. 10 136 CTTHEN you ara m Ohristohuroh don't " fail to go to Warne's, Caehel ■treeb, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Sapper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors* 1 3 34 COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging with every home comfort, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, ls ; beds, ls. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per onp. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouse) Cameron Btreet, At-hbur ton. 3 23 •TTTANTED Known— Our Season's VV Dresses maU the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell akd Turner. WANTED Known- Monster Clear- ing Boob Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boob Store. EP ABATOR Batter. Separator Butter. •Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lOd per lb, at Fletcher Bros , East street, Ashburton. OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., , ab Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster Sale of Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and China Why not You ? 1 84 \XT ANTED Known— That it Is lament •'" . able to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade no w-a- --: days 1 But no wonder I say. Th«>y ra^y strike their breasts and say, * By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though oheap, a profib must be levied, and youdon'b get the worth of your money But yon have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moison. the Premier m th« Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wsaring boot can be gob. Secure good boots for winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you watt at J Moison's Impermeable Boot Depo*;, Fast Ashburton. 2 127 WANTED Known— Bunts and Shoes from ls 31 to 27s 61 — Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. . . . WAT^D Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purcha c ers of Drapery, etc. — H. O. Segers, Melford House WANTED Known— Everybody to roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale. Now's your time to buy. TTT ANTED Known— Go ioTheCoßnek **' for Newest Styles In Drapory and Millinery— W. H Collier. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets In all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window* — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known- You save 6s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boob Store. ANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashbnrton.- Mellor's Clearing Boot Sale JUST Arrived.— A large variety of use 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 ac and under ordinary cosb price at Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known— That E. Makood is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonab'e a price as any other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s' Ud, Caps 6d.— lhe Corner, W. H. Collier WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mellor's Cheap Boot Fata '"" HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knfoker and Cambridge Suite from 7s 6d, Men's Snits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— Spectaoles, Eye P^ofcecbojtjs, Goggles, Folders, and everything to thn optica line at S. Silek s. Optician TT/ ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor to ceiling.— M»jm_oji's Stock Ing Boot Sale. WANTED Known — 6000 paired? Boots and Bhoes to pick from. Mellor's Great Boob Sale. WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m g rices wa Jntend giving our friends full enefit of same.-- M^ohell and Ttjrner. WANTED Known— Ladies Sfroes, tan or black, 6s 6d.— Mf.llor's Cheap Boob Sale. Tg\, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and Ceylon Pefcor, with rps labels, m Jib and lib packets and §§lb cases. Ttyay are without doubt some of the $nesb Teas m the market, and are specially seleoted and bulked In gardens far out own trade. — Fletcher Bros-, Caah Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- cburob» '



public Notices. ' Success ! Success ! SUCCESS ! NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THE "111, UK HOUSE" DESERVES IT 'JCHEAP GOODS opening every day TT bfiog now a recognised fact thai the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place m Ashbnrton for Drapery, Clothing, ■ Millinery, Boots, etc. Therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wishes to sustain the confidence of those near and dear to them, by saying their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When m Pursuit of Cheap and Durable Goods LOOK OUT Th JOK OUT ! LOOK OUT! The Best Value m the Trade. Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PBICES. White Calico Is lid, 2s Ud, 3s 9d per doeen Qrey Calico ls 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s Ud per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s Ud worth 6s per dozen Art Muslin 2s lid for 12yds — a marvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking 4s Ud 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, BLOUS- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most sneoessf n season In these Goods, for the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." It so happens that all the low class Goods have been sold — the better quail* ties only are m Stock ; therefore, Soperior Goods at Low Class Prices. For instance— 9d DelUnea noir 4£d ; al) Linen Blousings were Is 3d, now 7_?d ; Zephyia, any shade, 3a 9 J ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual prico 1< 9d now 10&<« any shade; Beautiful Designs m all shades and qua'i'ies of Satteen, with the price cut fairly injh&lf. No two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS Jmt opened a few more pieces of Black Cashmere still 6* lid Dress, Be quick for these, no n*>ed to overlook the luxury of ra umtrg at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price] from* 4d per p»ir ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only ls 6d. Silk Hose Is lid, Black and Navy Cuffs and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY, MILLINEPY MILLINERY. So Successful h-*a been the "BLUE BuUSE " m this Department In almost entirely clearing out their Summer Got ds. Now that the Beason is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go at nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; just call and the price will delighc a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, vVEILINGS, FKATHHRS, etc., Mnst 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 ts the footstool to fortune If yon want a rig ont, and have only about one third of what yon Imagine it will cost, don't wait antil yoa have more j money, font find the I •* BLUE HOUSE." I And there we will hep yoa to solvs the problem of how to live within your means I and get all you require. You won't get ! any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE- A Man s Suit any size for 143 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9J, Men's Tweed Trousers and. Vests lis 6d, Tweed Trousers from 5s ltd, .Serge Trousers, from 4s 6d. The VTonder— *• BLUE ! HOUSE*' Moles 3t lid, Men's Tweed Hats ls 31, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, j brown and drab from Is 6 1 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a . •'BLUE HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lid, 8.0. Under Shirte and Pants ls 3d, Merino do ls lid, Strong Soxs, 3 pair for ls ; ls 6d Soxs now 93. all Ti s, Scarfs and Collars at a cut m two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, ls per yard ; Linoleum Is £>£d square yard. Carpets ls lid BOOTS "& SHOES ALL AT « BLUE HOUSE " PRICES. Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3a 11(5, be quick if you want a pair To Study Economy and live within means, pay cash. If you want to come into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend a pound, then you enjoy yourself, because yon have a holiday and save a day's wages THE "OHEAP 4 BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, Past Street.



Business Notices. _ j t T NOW HEARTILY THANK all those who so kindly and generously gave such valuable assistance on the occasion of the late fire. T am, etc , G. J. NBILL. Flßfi. . FIRE. FIRF. jT-EEP YOUB BYE ON THIS SPAC;E. j Salvage Stock WILL BE READY FQ$ THE PUBLIO IN A FEW DAYS. G. J. NEILL 8. SALE X, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN EAST STREET AT THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the LARGEST and FINEST STOCK m the Distriot of GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND E.P, I LADIES' AND GENTS I | GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. j WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, and double cases at 30s TO BE OBTAINED ONLY PROM S. SALE X, EAST -STREET, ASHBURTON. fjdftTT. liX* T T. IiEKfT. 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 1 ins Red Herrings, Scotch m each tin ...... -. : T 5 Cases Moir's Fresh HerriDgs 2 Cases Herrings m Toi-tato 2 Cases MaconoclnVs Fresh 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, CROCK fi ICY. CROCKERY. We have just received several shipments of Everyday Lines m Crockeiy, 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 lg 9 if. 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 iat lower prices than anyone m the trade. The following are a few of thcvaiieties we keep m stock:--- * 1 namelled Saucepans m various sizes (with lid and without) Enamelled i" tewpans iv various sizes 3 ? namelled Kettles, Enamelled Chambers, m three sizes Enamelled Wash Basins and Mixing Bowls, Enamelled Jugs Enamelled Mugs, -J Pint, § Pint, and 1 Pint J namelled Fie Dishes m all sizes, etc., etc. TEA. ? TEA. TEA; j Try our Indian and f'eylon Pekoe, with red label, m -|lb and I 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 trial. HMIBiK BROS., I CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and Retail Agents iti Ashburton and Ohristchurcli for .NIMMO AND BLAIR S STANDARD SEEDS. j TfifBPHQWS 2i &QX I