DEATH.

Follarton. — At Havelock street, Ashbur ton, on October 12, Elizabeth Fuixar ton Fullarton, eldest surviving daughter of Blair and Margaret Fullarton. Aged 28 yearß.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1896. A NEGLECTED INDUSTRY.

I Some months ago we published an article m these columns suggesting that pig breeding might be found ' more profitable to our farmers than some of the industries to which they devote much greater attention. The neglect of this branch of farming, throughout mauy of the most fertile districts m New Zealand/ has been freely commented upon by visitors to this country, seeing that bacon curing could be carried on here under ex ceedingly favorable conditions. There j can be no doubt there are good j grounds for outsiders wondering at such neglect of our opportunities. They know from their owiT experience or observation that, under ordinary circumstances, there is generally a fair margin of profit m breeding pigs, and as we have been so successful m the English markets with our sheep, it is' not easy to understand our compara tive neglect of the pig trade. We,! observe with satisfaction, however, that this important industry is coming j to the front m some parts of the ! colony. Canterbury has certainly taken the lead m this business, and there are, as we all know, some very i well-managed bacon factories m the province, but these have not been taken advantage of as much as they might be — the pig raising industry being confined to a very few districts. Statistics, however, show that there has been a considerable increase during the past year m the aggregate number of pigs produced m New Zealand m 1895, and several new bacon curing establishments have commenced operations since January 1, 1895. One of the latest of these is m .Auckland, m connection with the Auckland Freezing Company's works. A representative of the New Zealand Herald lately interviewed the pro moters, Messrs I. Adams and Co., and some interesting information has been published m that journal on matters lelajbing to the bacon curing industry. Mr Adama stated among other things — " We want pigs fed on 3nilk? or turnips, or mangolds, and then topped ©ff for a few weeks on corn. At present we are paying B|d per lb for them, cash on delivery, and we are open to take any quantity at that. That js a higher price than the farmers of Canterbury have been getting. I would not guarantee to give more than 3d per lp, but as I have said, we have been giving 3|d for the last two or three months, ana shall probably do so for some time to come." Mr &dams went on to say that this price would pay farmers better than either sheep or cattle. He said — " I have fed hundreds and thousands of pigs, and f know well what can be done. From about 120 to 1501 bis the best size, and for that the market is practically unlimited. You can see for yourself. This year we have put through quite 1000 pigp, and could do with three times that;* The figures quoted for our markets are not generally sq i hig"ti as those given ajjove, but we believe farmers might depend upon prices that would, when worked out, snow that there is more money m pig raising than many pf theoi -«■»«! to think.

Local and General.

A report of the meeting of the Longbeach Road Board will be found on our fourth page. Our readers will notice m another column a number of facts for their perusal, which it is to their interest to solve. A drag will leave Lloyd's stables on Friday evening next, at 7.30 sharp, for the concert and ball at Elgin school. Forty-five estates of deceased persons were placed m the hands of the Public Trustee during the month of September.

A man m Victoria was recently fined for poisoning another man's dog, and was.alßo ordered to pay the value of the dog — £20.

Messrs Hanmer and Graves are advertised to hold a sheep sale at the Baugitata yards on Thursday next, October 15. Mr J, R. Bland will officiate as auctioneer.

A farm hand at Orange, New South Wales, was being operated on by surgeons m consequence of an accident, when a mass of hydatids was found m him sufficient to kill an ordinary person*

The privileges sonnected with the A. and P. Association's annual Show will be offered by Messrs Friedlander Bros, at their stores, Weßt Street, on Saturday next, at 11.30 ft.m. The usual notice will be found m another column.

A gold reef has been discovered * at Llanelly, Victoria, 18in wide and of phe nomenal richness. From one dish of Btone 60oz of gold were obtained, and ib is estimated that £800 worth of gold waß obtained from a hole 2ft m depth.

A Beuter's telegram from Havre, dated August 9, states :— The rowing boat Fox, from New York; manned by two Americans, which was recently spoken by several vessels m the Atlantic, entered the port this morning. The two men on board are m excellent health, and the boat is m good

condition.

The Hon. T. A. Brassey, addressing the Victorian railway enginedrivers said : — " She stronger you make your organisation, the better able will you be to present your grievances m a forcible manner to the head of your department, and the less need will there be to depend upon political inter ference." (Cheers).

The attention of farmers and fruitgrowers ia called to a specific for scale and blight, called " Death on scale," which is being introduced by. Mr A. H. Light, who is at present on a visit to Ashburton. Mr Light is prepared to undertake the dressing of affected trees ; and for this work he has a complete equipment of the necessary appli-

ances.

Mr D. Thomas, m conjunction with Messrs Matson and Co., will conduct an important clearing sale at Rakaia on Thursday next, when he will offer the whole of the valuable live stock and implements on the farm of Mr A. Storry, who, having let his farm for a term, is clearing out the movables. Farmers ought to be able to supply many wants on an occasion of tha kind.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, advertise a clearing sale on the farm of \he late Mr James Lemon, Lauriston, on Thursday, October 22.^ffielfve steett*«seepti«nall^ good, and an entire plant for a threshing machine, proprietor's business will be found amongst the implements. The sale is to begin at one o'clock, and luncheon will be provided. Full particulars will be found elsewhere.

The Press Parliamentary correspondent wires that Sir Maurice O'Rorke has decided to retire from the parliamentary arena. Sir Maurice has been thirty- three years m Parliament, and the greater portion of that time has been spent m one or other of the Parliamentary chairs. He was four times elected Chairman of Committees, and on no fewer than six occasions he has been chosen as Speaker of the' House.

Mr W. C. Davis, who is about to leave Ashburton to settle, permanently on a Higbbank block, will hold a clearing sale on Thursday next, over which Mr Thomas will preside. The catalogue embraoes a wide range of articles— from empty bottles to a ten-roomed house and land, with an acre adjoining the house. There are several carrier pigeons (prize winner*), seven pet lambs, a good quiet cow m full profit, Mr Davis's prize pot plants, and all the house hold furniture. The sale will commence at one o'clock.

Mr G. W. Foote, m a lecture on " Bible and Beer," m condemning Prohibition says : — It is really to wise education, begun m childhood, and self-continued m later age, that we must trust for the gradual ameliora tion of society. Human nature is not immediately changeable by edicts, whether they proceed despots or from legisla tures. Time is a necessary element of every reformation. The policy of mere repression is therefore doomed to failure j and it is hypocritical, as well as futile, when its advocates gather nnder the flag of Christianity.

The following additional special prices have been received by the Secretary for competition at the A. and P. Association's coming Show : •—•County Saleyards Co., 1 £3 3s— towards the sheep, cattle, and pig sections ; Messrs Sharplin and Co., £1 la— for the best three-pound loaf of home made bread, and also £1 Is for the best plate of six home made scones ; Mr J. fleseltine, 10a 6d— for the sow with litter of not less than six, limited to producers m the Ashburton county ; also riding whip, value 12s 6d, to the winner m the lady's hack class ; Mr E. Cookson— a driving whip, value £1 ss, to the winner m the buggy horse class.

A Scottjelj provincial journal* referring to the experiments made for Tht Hospital with the view of obtaining an accurate comparison of colonial frozen meat with Scotch mutton says ; — " The testa entirely dispose of the oft-repeated complaints that colonial frozen mutton is neither as nutritious, economical, nor palatable as the best English meat. Moreover, it may be pointed out that the price mentioned m The Hospital, as paid for the New Zealand meat used m the experiments, is at least 2d a pound above that which the best frozen meat can be bought m London by any buyer that goes about his businesss the right way. New Zealand sheep, which are fed on EngUqh grasses m the healthiest climate Jn the wo»ld, are absolutely free from disease, i Thoße sent to the freezing factories to be killed for export to Grea.t Britain, are carefully inspected before bejng killed, a^d a.py inferior animal" ' ape systematically rejected. After they are killed and frozen, another examination is gone through, and any ouoaHM not of the 6rst quality are weeded out; thus nothing but really good meat is shipped from Now Zealand to this oouptry." I

"Refrigetine," a new compound for 1 preserving butter, has been successfully tried iv Melbourne. Mr J. Cathoart Wason announces himself as a candidate for the Selwyn seat at the apptoaching general election.

A Dunedin telegram says thac Mr Harry Shrimpton, accountant, has been adjudicated a bankrupt on the petition of the Bank of New Zealand. His liabilities was £lß22 5b 6d for calls due.

Mr Zander informs us that along with a local ■ mateur photogi apher he experimented with the Rontgen rays (.his afternoon. The expetimen being m camera, the press was not admitted, but he will supply a report for to morrow's issue.

It will be Been on reference to our advertis ing columnß that the Ashburton Drug Company have made arrangements for a night dispensary m Burnett street, near the residences of Doctors Hunter and Green wood. This will be a great convenience to persons requiring medicines urgently at night.

The Press Wellington special correspon dent telegraphed ksb night : — I regret to state that Lady Glasgow is seriously ill from pneumonia, and the Governor is exceedinely anxious m consequence. It appears that Lady Glasgow contracted a severe cold at the Wellington Polo Sports on Saturday week, which was a cold wintry day, and she has been unwell ever since, but the hope is universally expressed here that her Lady ship may have a speedy and complete' recovery. >

A special meeting of the Eomain Board was held on Monday evening, when a scale of charges for the use of the sports ground by the various athletic clubs and societies was drawn up and adopted. It was decided to call for applications' for the position of caretaker for the term of six months at 36s per week, further particulars regarding which will be found m our advertising columns. The question of procuring a horse lawn mower was left m the hands of the chairman. A most enjoyable lantern entertainment waß given m the Weedons schoolroom on Friday evening m aid of the day school prize fund by Mr R. Gilmour, of Ashton, who was going through on a holiday tour to the North Island. The lantern was worked and the views explained by Mr Gilmoar, whoße lecture was instructive, interesting, and amusing. A varied programme of songs, readings, and recitations was gone through during the evening, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent, and a handsome sum added to. the prize fund. As the company dispersed, Mr Rain, who was recently appointed to the charge of the school, arrived on the scene with his bride* having just returned from his honeymoon. Cheers - were given for Mr and Mrs Kain, after which the company wended their way home, having spent a very enjoyable evening.

Indigestion — How much thought has been bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear ot relapse by a course of a purifying, soothing, and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels — then indirectly, though no leas effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no ~foffg£F— hg_J^he bugbear of the public, since HoliowayV^FnTg--are fully competent to subdue the most cliifPlr*i«J^-4Msesbing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to health, strength,, and cheerfulness.

INQUEST.

An inquest touching the dea'h of Miss Elizabeth Fullarton Fullarton was held at the Courthouse to-day. Mr A. Harrison, J.P., acted as coroner, and Mr H. M. Jones was chosen foreman of the jury. The first witness called was . Blair Fullarton, sheep inspector, father of deceased, who said deceased was his

daughter. She had been m a weak and

delicate state of health for a year or more. On Monday morning Dr Greenwood and Mr Dodds (dentist), attended at witness' house to extract some of his daughter's teeth. Was not present at the operation. 'Deceased was .twenty-eight years of age.

Dr Greenwood said that on Monday last he attended deceased at her father's house to administer an anaesthetic, to enable her

to have her teeth drawn by a dentist. She

took the anaesthetic very well until the operation was almost completed. The pulse then suddenly failed. Witness stopped the operation and immediately resorted to the usual means to restore animation. Those means were continued for about half an hour, but without effect. Deceased had been suffering so severely from toothache that witness considered the removal of the teeth was necessary for her recovery. She had been Buffering from a complication of diseases, prominent of which was exophthal mic goitre. Included m the combination was an affection of the heart. Had been attending her for about twelve months. Had postponed the operation of removing the teeth so that she might have an oppor tunity of gaining sufficient strength to undergo it. Her state of health was very low, and the removal of the teeth was calculated, by relieving her of the incessant pain and allowing her to sleep, to help [towards her recovery. Ether was the anaesthetic used, as being the safest m the case of a weak heart. In cases of accident from chloroform it was usual to inject ether into the veins. Didliot think the ether had 1 anything to do with the stoppage of the heart, which was to be attributed more to nerve shook from the operation than any* thing else. She was seven minutes under the influence of the anaesthetic.

G. F. Dodds, dentist, bore out Dr Green* wood's evidence so far v the operation was concerned. Seven stumps had been drawn, and there were nine m all to come out. Dr Greenwood stopped the operation suddenly, and asked him to help him to restore animation. Efforts to do^this were con tinued for half an hour, and only given up when all hope of restoration had gone. The deceased took the anaesthetic well, and was breathing freely. Had had a good deal of experience of dental operations under anaesthetic influence, and was of opinion that Dr Greenwood had used evefry care and skill.

The jury found that deceased died while undergoing an operation considered necessary to her recovery from the illness from which she was suffering, and that suoh operation wai performed, and the necessary anaesthetic administered, with due oare and skilfT

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not bold ouneives responsible (or the opinions wrptessed by our correspondents)

MR SIEVEWRIGHT'S LECTURE.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — I cannot- refrain from answering •• Fair play's " letter m yesterday'sGuAßDiAN as I think it showe the usual tactics of the average hair brained prohibitionist, viz., quibble, wriggle, and shuffl-v "Fairplay" states that on a rev. gentleman rising to interrogate Mr Sievewright he was dubbed by the latter an "ass "and the question was left unanswered. I think, bowe/er, that Mr Olphert got a proper außwer to a very assinine question, as how was Mr Sievewrigbt or any one else to ki.ow without a trial of the proposed scheme how long it would t ke before the people of this oOlony would rise a long way above those of Maine. The day after Mr Sievewripht/a lecture I met one of the leading prohibit ionists of this town, and m answer to my qut*y as to what he thought of Mr Sievewright'a lecture (*t which he was present) he baid, "simply a lot of lies." Of course it is very easy to say so but facts are "chiels that winna ding" and the address of Mr Sievewright wu an eye opener to many extremists like Jamie Keir for example. But,, of course, my fanati cal friend went to the meeting intending nob to be convinced with any facts or argument*. "Fairplay" ends by stating that annihi lation is only to be obtained by prohibition — a consummation according to " Fairplay's " argume,ntß~clevoutly to be wished^ but a marked contrast indeed to ,the teaching of Christ who said "love your enemies, do good to them which bate you," etc. — I am, eta, . Spores.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION, — COPYBIGHT.)

Wellington, October 12. The afternoon sitting was occupied m the further consideration of the Rorowhenu* Block Bill m committee.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 12. The House met at 2.30 p.m. NEW BILL.

The Hon Mr McKenzie gave notice to introduce the Reserves and Crown Lands Disposal Bill. .

THK PETONE MURDEB,

Mr Guinneßs gave notice to ask Government if they would offer a substantial reward for the discovery of the murderer of Mr and Mrs Jones, at Petone.

THE,BANKING BILL.

Mr Seddon said the. Banking Bill would not be ready till next day.: He thought one debate for the report of Banking Com mittee and the Bill would suffice, and he proposed to take it to-morrow. It would occupy nearly the whole of the sitting. He proposed to set apart Wednesday for the I di posal of the remaining Bills on the Order Paper, and he should also bring down the Supplementary. Estimates on that day. The Appropriation Bill would be brought down on Thursday, and the southern members would be able to get away on Friday. IN COMMITTEE. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was considered m Committee for nearly the whole of the afternoon.

A very long discussion arose on a new clause proposed by the Premier referring to the title to Kopareo block, Hawke'a Bay. The clause was carried by 39 to 16. Captain Russe 1 proposed an amendment to the effect that this clause should apply to any block of native lands held under land transfer certificate.

The amendment was still under discussion at the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30.

After a further lengthy debate, Captain Russell withdrew his amendment, and Mr Seddon'a nej E?lJ datrer^YtAted^e4h§ Bill byJsOj&er27. s ; The Orchard and Garden Pests Bill was • committed "and 7 passed through with the \ umendmeats made by the Stock Committee. ! A new clause, providing for the compulsory \ dressing oi fruit trees, was strongly opposed : and discussed at great length. Eventually the clause was retained by 40 to 15. THE BANKING BILL. Mr Seddon laid on the tal e the printed report and evidence of the House Banking Committee. He said the Banking Bill would be circulated about midnight.

THIRD READINGS. The Undesirable Hawkers Bill was con sidered m committee.

The Premier said that the Bill was simply to prevent undesirable hawkers from going about the country destroying legitimate trade and he hoped the committee would pass it. In clause 6 the local license fee for a hawker was, reduced f torn 10s to 2s 6d annually.

The Bill was reported and pat through its final stages. v

The Orchard and Garden Pests Bill, and Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricul tural College Bill were read a third time and pafct.

The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was put through its . final stages.

BANK OP NEW ZEALAND AND BANKING ACT

AMENDMENT BILL.

The Bank of New Zealand and Bapkint; Act Amendment Bill was introduced by a message from the Governor and read a first time.

I Mr Seddon said be proposed to take the second reading at 2.30 p.m. Captain Rußseil said he had no wish to I obstruct the Bill m any way whatever, bat he could not guarantee that the Opposition party would be prepared to go on with the debate at 2.30, as they had not had time to perusu the voluminous evidence that had ■ been laid on the table that evening. Mr Seddon said the proceedings of the Banking Committee had been reported, and well reported, from day. to day by the i whole press of the colony,* and he took it that the leader of the Opposition had followed the evidence closely. There was not any necessity, therefore, fop him to wade through the bulky document that had been presented to the House. Members were anxious to get home, and if the debate was delayed, it meant postponing the close of the session. With a few minor exceptions the Bill Bimply gave effect to the recom mendations of the Baßking Committee, and he hoped when the leader of the Opposition had perused- it he would see his way to agree to the debate proceeding m the afternoon. The House rose at 8.10 a.m.

TRINITY COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS.

The A&tnpta- Candidates.

The results of the examinations for Trinity College, London, certificates m tnusio, held m Ashburton m June last, are just to hand by the San Francisco mail, and are very satisfactory indeed. They are as follow ;— • Mb Llewellyn Owen's Pupils. Junior Examination. — Misses Edith Ada Bell, 98 marks (maximum 100) ; Mary Richardson, 89 ; Eva Collingwood Jones, 85 ; Margaret Burr, 79 ; Jessie Fechney, 78; Emily Mary Sawle, 73. Mrs Bowman Fox's Pupils. Junior Examination. — Miss E. E.- Thompson, Bakaia — Pass', 100, Honours, 88 Miss Annie Hardy, Bakaia — Pass, 94, Honours 87 ; Miss Ethel Makeig, Rakttia — Pass, 94, Honours 72 j Miss Kathleen Qrr —Pass, 92, Honours 88: Miss Irene Hamilton —Pass, 68, Honours, 79. Convent Pupils. Junior Examination. -r- Misses Annie Bullock 100 marks, (maximum) ; Margaret Brick, 99; Annie O'Keefe, 98 ; Agnes Sand brook, 98 j Lizzie Briok, 87.

i v Hfe ABHBU*S OS GOAiiDiAN : TtJESDAf, OCUOBfiK iS, 1896.



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un djubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They aSa confidently be recommended as being nild m operation and absolutely free from ■njurioue drugs. Acting aj;once as a aplen- tid tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved tULequallef for 'ndigostion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach- complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, and 11b. by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the werld. A limnle, wf« Mid Qwtftfo r*m«J|



It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman aye probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Aahbur- ton. This speaka well for their enterprise ancl local industry, ' 1



KeAting's Powdeb destroys bug?, fleas, moths, b°etlee, and all other inaeote, whilst gui c harmleßa io domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the buoobsb of this powder is ex raordinary. It is perfectly clean, m application. Bee the article you purohaae is Keatiog's, as imi ations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d* ls t gpd 2« 64 fißobi by »U obemiitp,



Wanted. /CENTRAL Liberal Association moets \J this evening, at 7.30., Area le Cham- bers. 10 97 WANTED— Apprentices to the Dress- making. — Miss Adams. East Street. 10 99 "VTOUNG Ladieß' Journal for October" X Weldon'a Journal for September, Jude the Obscure, Master Wilberforee, Aut biography of a Truth (Edna Lyall), The Crime of the Century, Checked Through, Within Her Grasp, Rouukcp of Two Worlds, Sons of Fire, and other i..ew books. — H. M. Jones. STUDY Economy and patronise Mbllor's { Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or " not up to date."— Mitchell and Turner. DID you ever hear the like ? Men s best Cauvaß Shoes 5a 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED Known— Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth nruch more. — W. H. Collier. "^TTANTED Known— The "Economic' 1[ T Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. WE lead, follow who may. Children's '' Silppera Is. Mellor's Tancred Btreet. ' * COUGH, Cough, Cough— l ..afa still , making my celebrated Cough Drops, . None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East 1 street. ; 524 BANANAS, Bananas, ripe and Bound, ■ : also sweet D.E. Oranges at H. A. , - Flower's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. ■ . HERE, Oh where, is that Cheap Boot Shop? Mellob's Zealandia I Foot Store. T ETTB' Diaries. Letts' Diaries for 1897. I J Colonial Editions for Office and private use now to hand. Large assortment of Mercantile Stationery. New lot of Foreign Stampß. Inspection invited. Andbbwes, Anderson, and Co. TTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, ! I that you get Good Value for your money at Mellor's. ANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffam. having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil], intends to open same as. Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will Gnd all the comforts of a home. !. rTIHE early bird catches the early worm, X so call at Mbllor's Cheap Boot Sale.



Business Notices. W" k w rv o o D s K. Z. O.F. 37i diz n Now Straw Hats. "TVT E \V p O 0 D fe N Z.C.F. 109 dozen Ties and J3^wd. "VT E W i'l O O D n N Z c F. 56 doz n bhirls. TV E w (x ° • ° v a H. Z. C. F. 62_dozen Hard and Soft Felt Hals. Twr c w ri o o i> s " 103 dozen half-hose : w THE Largest and ls;st Assortment of Men's Mercery m the district.— Nbw Zealand Clothing Factory, —SPECIAL— T7IOR SHOW AND HOLIDAY SEASON Tweed Costume, SSs.^ Complete Tweed Costume, includiog 33s Oa. Material, Fancy shoh alpaca, dresß, v. Lining, 33s 6(1. Furnishing, Choice fancy alpaca, and 33m 6d. J ' making. SPFCIAL COSTUME LENGTHS. A nice line of Fancy Tweed. 5s lid. Lovely fancy shot Alpaca, the very cream of fashion, 13b 6d. 12 yarda good Washing Print for 3s lid. New Spanish Lawns for Blouses. Fancy Silks for Blouses. Black and white striped Prints for Bio uses " The Cream of Fashion." MENS, BOYS, & YOUTHS CLOTHING m Great Variety, and at prices to meet the times. • Ashburton Drapery Company. AROADE HOUSE. Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ABhburton. TUESDAY, M.C.L., 7.15p.m, WED.NESDAY, Brotherhood of St, Andrew, 7 30 p.m. THURSDAY, G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (October 18.) . 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and, '..-';■• Holy Communion. 6.30 p.m.. Evening Prayer.- REV. H. H. S. HAMILTON, Of Sheffield. Wanted. . • SEED Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. Th< Very best from 241 baaa a la, at Fletohei Bros, Ashburton. WANTED Known— Just opened, c? Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes white, stripes, and colours ; velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety including new shades m Reseda, Humboldl and Hungarian — Mitchell^nd Turned. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds The favorite sorts at low prices.— Carson and Co. 10 8^ WANTED To I«t— Six-roomed Housi with fruit garden and stable. Applj R. E^STON, opposite Fire Brigade Station. ■;,, ,«>« WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boott to be sold m twenty-one d^ys al Mellor's. SEVERAL Bulky Lines of Earthenware must be cleared to make room for new shipments. Six piece bedroom sets from 11s 6d.— Carson and Co. 85 BIDE the Beßt.— Kent's Championship Bicycles are the best Built to ;. your . own measure. Tyres and accessories k of al) sorts I—Carson1 — Carson and Co., Agents 1$ 8)^ NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Pheap sale of Boots at Mellor'a. MOTHERS and "fathers who ' have to provide Boots and Shoos, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /CHEAPEST House m Canterbury for \J Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Cos. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is; Flower Seeds from la dozen, Garden Tools of all sorts. W"* ANTEP Known— Men's Mercery, Clothing and Boots, For Poods that wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and MillineryrrW. H. Colder. IF YOU WANT thp fewest and Nicest m Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Drew Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dreaseß made on the premises. Fit guaranteed, I XlfOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B I - Eat fruit, choice fruit, good fruit, £A. FL6^ R ' a fr uifc > Baßt Streefc « Ashburton. T HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling X Boots Wonderfully Cheap. "TTTANTED Known— Mellor's Sale Tf surpassing anything ever heard of m Ashburton. 10 T7IECULINA, Feoulina. The perfection J} of Cake Flour, 3£d per paoket. iftKTCHKR Bros,, Cash. Supply Stor«e. '



Public notices. IMPORTANT. THE BLUE HOUSE is CLOSED FOR O TO CJK T A K|l N G, ON ACCOUNT OF M* W. S. M ITOHKLL LATE WITH TV/TITCHEL iL. mURNER, i BNTEKING , INTO PARTNERSHIP ■■■' '■"■'•'' - . * .- • ' ' ';•. " ■■' | -*'■•''"" I . ■ ' SEE FUTURE ISSUES. 1 J



Business notices ___. -FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. rriliEßE AXE TWELVE STUBBORN FACTS THAT CANNOT BE DENIED. lal-That G. J. NEILL is sel ing good | 6th-That G. J. NEILL ia selling Men's strong White Mn4in at 3< lid d«z. Tweed Trousers at 5s lid. 2nd~That G. J. NULL ia selling good 7th-That G. J. NEILL is selling Boys Washiag Prints at 4£d a yard. Sailor Suits m navy blue or fawn 3rd— That Gr J. NEILL haa pretty serge, at 4a lid the suit. Summer Dresa Tweeda at 9, 6d a Bth-lhat G. J. NEILL v selling dress, that can't be beat. • Women's Shoea at 4s lid. 4th-Tnat G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' 9th- » hat G. J. NEILL is selling Men s and Children's Summer Hats of ' nailed Shooters at 7a lid. every description, the very latest lOth-That G. J. NEILL ia selling Mens style, cheaper than anyone m Ash- light Balmorals at 8s Ud. burton. llth-That G. J. NEILL ia selling Ladies stb-That G. J. NfaILL it selling Men'a and Childrens' Tan Boota and Shoes Heavy Tweed (colonial) Suits at 24a of every description at very low 6d. • prices. ,-. % 12th-THAT * ' G. J NEILL'S SHO£- Well— He sells Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and Boots, of every Description— v IS AT FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, East Street, Ashburton. >*-... ■ , . ■ ' ' "■' Kaiapoi House , Ashburton, October 1, 1896. 'To Our Friends — Having completed arrangements with] the Trustees under the Will of the late William Mitchell for the purchase of their interest m the business carried on 'under tJie style of Mitchell and Turner, Drapers, Vie have much pleasure m informing you that we hope to continue the business on greatly improved lines, suchas importing the bulk of each seasons goods and r*""^ ~quitting4hem at CASH PRICES, refitting the premises, and re-organising the staff t so as to bring the Establishment quite up to date. Our ' Country 'Friends will be tuell served with full ranges of samples of the newest goods. , In the meantime all Orders by Post will receive prompt attention, MITCHELL # TURNER, Tancred Street^ ♦ ■ ■ ■ mHE LEAPING JEWELLERY AND WATCH RE- PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. \ )\^ ASH / URTCI i^/( i \$P S. SALEK, . EAST^ STREET. WATGH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT . With &<)iinti A Reliable Workings flip a- THE LARGEST STOCK OP JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE ■ TO BE FOUND AT S; SALEK'S, ; . . ■ ■ WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. Spring & summer v FASHIONS. ■ .'.-■. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED STREET, IS Now Showins: ti Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring and Suwnier DBAPKRY-all marked at LOWEST OASH PRICES. NEW DRESSES; NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lurtres, Shotß, Tweedß, Serges, etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. A 1 the Lftteit Patterns and Colorings, m Chenea, Cambrioß, Muelius, Crepona, Prints, elc, etc. N*w Sunahndeß, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laceß, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., eto. Crettonnes, Art Mualins, Curtains, m all the Lateat DeßJgns. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON. C2r BOYS' NICKER SUITS A SPECIALTY - k Shirtßj Hats, Caps, Vesta, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m splendid variety. A. P. WILLIAMSON, f (Late G, L. Beath & Co.) lAJiTCRED STREET, ASHBUUTON.