The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1896

What is now known as hypnotism is no new thing. Chiron is said to have mismerised _*Esculapius, and imparted to him while 'in a trance a knowledge of medicine. There are those who hold that the demoniacal possession of scriptural times was only a form of mesmerism exercised over the unfor tunate victims by wicked but far from ignorant men. The "familiar spirit" of scripture is also claimed by some to havebeeneomethingakin to mesmerism. Mesmer introduced the mesmeric art into Vienna about 1776, and since then it has had devoted to it by scientific men more or less attention and study. During the early part of this century it was made familiar to the commou people by " professors " who delivered lectures and gave exhibitions, some of them not of the most refined order, of what " subjects " of mesmerism could be made do while under the influence exercised over them by the operator. During the century, too, mesmerism has been called by several names. It has been variously styled " mesmerism," "animal magnetism," "electro-biology," and the like, and all these names were intended to convey the idea that the cerebral state was the result of some mystical communion between the operator and bis subject. But all these names have now given place to a more scientific and systematic nomenclature, since the advanced scientific study of the present day began to enquire more keenly into the nature of hypnotism, and brought it within the regions of exact science. Scientific opinion, says an authority, will not accept any other notion about it than that the hypnotic state is a purely natural one, founded on physiological laws, and not dependent on any will power or other imaginary influence belonging to the operator. Thus m psychological research and medical practice the use of hypnotism has been rapidly increasing. The authority just quoted, defining the theory of hypnotism briefly, says the i hypnotic state is mainly characterised by an intensification of the receptive activity of the brain, and an increased correspondence between the mental and physical cerebral functions. There are several stages of hypnosis. Bern* heini, a close student of the subject, and an able writer on it, enumerates nine, iv which the conditions range from a state m which th.se seem to the ordinary observer to be perfectly normal, to one m which the most complex hallucinations can be induced. It appears that though the psychologist may find these variations of great importance, the medical man who I makes use of them finds the light stages as efficacious as the deep ones. %nd it is not without interest to note that the hypnotist cannot determine the particular stage to be induced ; this depending entirely on tbe cerebral constitution of the sub ject, and several writers state that no two persons ever exhibit precisely similar phenomena. For a long time it was believed that only a small percentage of porsons were capable of being hypnotised. It is now generally agreed by the experts of Europe that the impossible cases belong almost exclusive.**' to the hysterical pr "nianejl

1 classes. The British Medical Associa tion, turning its attention to tho medical aspects of hypnotism, ap- I pointed a committee to enquire into the matter, which committee reported m 1893 m favor of hypnotism as a ' therapeutic agent. The Association, however, did not adopt the report, as it seemed to pledge the medical pro fession to the use of hypnotism, many of whom were scepticul with regard to the whole matter. Some deny tbe existence altogether of the hypnotic state ; others admit its existence, but 'assert that its induction is attended with grave danger, and that it is of no medical value. The experts, on the other band, deny the alleged danger to the patient, or even discomfort, but are quite agreed that when ignorant quacks attempt to use it there is much danger, and those experts " emphasise the necessity for prohibit ing the vulgar shows and exhibitions on the public platform." The use of hypnotism is urged m cases of alcohol ism, the morphine habit, and disorders which are semi-mental and semi physical, and yield but slowly to ordinary medical methods. But taken all round medical men are not greatly m love with hypnotism as yet as a curative apent, and most about it is heard from men who do not profess to belong to the medical profession. The cables have been giving us instances recently of the exercise of hypnotism man extraordinary way. This week we heard from Melbourne that a man .named Reuben Kierl had so exercised hypnotic influence over another man named Schultz, as to be able to bleed the latter of very con-* siderable sums of money by palm ing off upon him worthless cheques. When the victim came into Oourt to give evidence; and met the eye of his tormentor, he quailed before its para lysing influence, shivered, quaked, wept, and contradicted himself m an extraordinary way, and was only able to give clear evidence when Kierl was removed to a part of the Oourt from which he could not see the witness. A man named "Walter Johnson recently undertook to remain m a hypnotic trance at the Westminster Aquarium for seventeen days, while only a few days ago Mr T, A. Kennedy, who lis at present touring the colony as a lecturer on hypnotism, and an entertainer by its agency, kept a man named Francis Keating cooped up for several days m a wooden box with glass sides. Tbe man was m a hypnotic trance, and but for the healthy color of his skin and his regular breathing might have been taken for a corpse. The pulse of the man ranged from 76 to 88 ; the temperature was normal, and the breathing tranquil, and no ill effects apparently resulted. Medi cal men tested the genoinenesE of the trance by burning the man's fingers | with a match, but failed to cause any reflex action, Mr Kennedy on the stage brought people from the audience, and made them go through all sorts of amusing antics, just as the ' professors ' of from thirty to fifcy years ago made their subjects do. In Adelaide, Mr Kennedy kept a man m a trance for night days and nights, and m this colony has shown a good deal of the marvellous that is to be got out of hypnotism- Doubtless we will have an eruption of mesmerists after this man's visit to the colony, just as after the visit of Messrs Fowler and Wells to Great Britain, on lecturing tours, with phrenology for their subject, the more easily gullible m the English speakiDg world have believed m and parted with their money to • professors ' of this science, whose knowledge oi it was not by any means so great as their assurance. They talked glibly, but with a total disregard of grammar, and thoir written work was a spectacle for gods and men. There are many people who have a terror of hypnotism, height ened no doubt by reading tho ' shilling shockers,' which some time ago were poured on tbe market, each and all treat ing of hypnotism m some horrifying agency. The hypnotist was pictured as exercising his power upon some sub ject, usually a woman, and making use of her as a tool for the commission of crimes, ranging from forgery and robbery to murder. But scientific men now are agreed that there is no cause for terror of this kind, as it is never possible to induce hypnosis for the first time without the consent of the subject. The question of criminal suggestion, too, has been much dis cussed but a genera] unanimity seems to prevail that, m the majority of cases, no suggestion will be received byi the brain if it rouse the opposition either of automatic habit or of moral con sciousness.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Farmers' column on fourth page. The Warrigal's sheep brought 28i 6d each m London. Dr Grace, the veteranamateur cricketer, has been presented with £9000 at Home. The Cromwell Argus hears thab a trout weighing 241 b was caught m Lake Hawea. i Trout are dying by dozens m the Hinaki stream, Belvedere, caused by the ashes of bush fires. The County Council will strike a farthing general rate ab its next meeting on Friday, Marsh 6. Farmers and others m want of handy sized paddocks will find, an announcement by Messrs Friedlander Bros, of some Interest. It Is an invitation of tenders for the lease of Mr Mark Scobb's land ab Tinwald and Westerfield, m four lots, and on a five years' term. We understand that the Primitive Methodise of Aehburton, intend holding a Sunday School picnic on the 27bh mat. Complebe arrangements have been made with the Railway authorities and tram company for carrying the excursionists to Now Brighton, where the picnic will be held. Particulars will be advertised later. The Wellington Post states that the reduction of 6d per day m the pay of the Permanent Artillery, which the Defence Minister proposes, has come m an inoppor tune time. The p.lice are a'so threatened with a reduction of 6i per day and the abolition of the long service pay of ls per day. Bargains. — Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hats, White and Cream Laces. See our windows. — Aahburton Drapery Com .any For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting abonce as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly i 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyppepaia, sick Headache and i for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m ' bottleß Ib l_d, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Mcdi- i oine Vendors throughout the world, A simple, iaf- and certain remedy

The 1895 penny, just issuing from theT British Mint, has a representation of the Qaeen m widow's weeds. In the streets of Kaitangata may be seen a blind man with his wife riding a tandem bicycle. She sits m front and steers. A resident of Brunswick, (Victoria) has lodged a claim for £3000 against the Borough Council for neglecting to arrest all the stray dogs m the Borough. It is rumoured that the publicans of Napier intend to circulate a petition pro te.tipg against! the hsue of any further hotel licenses within the borough* i The Dunedin Evening Star says that the question of Cabinet reccnstruction will positively be determined when Ministers re-assemble m Wellington next week. A man named Stephen Barrett was convicted snd discharged this morning, of the offence of drunkenness, before J. W. Sawle, J.P , and on a charge of a graver nature was remanded till Friday next. The total number of homestead selec tions and settlement leases applied for since the Mew South Wales Crown Lands Ace of 1895 came into operation, is 478, with a total area of 389,225 acres. Since the Ist of December last about fifty people have been drowned within the colony, ab least three-fourths of the cases being preventible by the exercise of the smallest modicum of common sense and prudence. Overhead m the front seats at a theatri cal performance at the Thames :— * What is the piece to-morrow night . " « Qirofl. Girol..' * Who was he— a Greek God, wasn't it?' 4 No, yon idiot, an animal indigenous to Africa,' Drovers m want of a good dog will have ,a choice on Tuesday next at th 9 Ash burton. yards, of Mr A. C. Hardy's three, which Mr Thomas will pub up to auction. They are grand workers, and are for sale because Mr Hardy no longer requires them. The services at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev, T. G. Brooke. The subjects to be dealt with are m the morning ** Unfulfilled Ideals," and m the evening " Belshazzar's Feast." Strangers are cordially invited to be present. Messrs J. Paul & Co;, the well known drapers of Wanganui, have tinder the sanc tion of the Hospital Board, agreed to hold a sale m aid of the Hospital for one week, when the whole of the profits made during thab time will be handed over to the Board,

The Medical Congress party of twenty seven returned to Timaru from Mount Cook at six o'clock this morning. They bad bpautiful weather throughout and enjoyed the trip greatly. They speak enthusiastically of the scenery, and the majority of them go on to Christchurch j this evening. A paragraph ln an exchange tells of an ear of corn (maize) raised m Sanliac county, State of Michigan, which had twenty-two rows to the ear, and forty kernels to the row, making a total of 880 kernels' to tho ear— enough corn when shelled to fill a quart measure. The field whence this ear was taken had stalks of maize sixteen feet high. There appears to be no lack of market for this year'a crop, without going outside Ashburton. Mr E. W. Hanmer begins a long list of his wants m the matter of crop with a request for 200.000 sacks of wheat, with oats, barley, and white crop generally m proportion, but for the present is not a buyer of grass seed. Tne grain buyers are particularly active j ust now. The Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd., are advertising for 100 000 sacks of prime milling wheat, and for large quantities of vats, barley, rye, ryegrass, cocksfoot, seconds wheat, and oaten Bheaf chaff. They are also making en quiries for 500 tons of baled wheaten straw. The firm, we learn, has purchased several large lines of wheat wichin the last few days. As showing the depletion of fish about Cook Strait, it is stated that, whereas a f . w years ago abundance of many kinds wore caught at the French Pass and at Pelorus Sound, the fishermen have now to go much further afield to make thei * hauls. They go right out to Stephens 1 Island, and even then have poor luck. The fshermpn m the vicinity of Wellington have fared so badly thab they have hardly earned enough money to buy broad for themselves and families. The heavy winds two or three weeks ago, says the Oamaru Mail, did more damage m some districts than was im.gined. In the Totara district a crop of barley, half of which was out before ( the nor'-westers came on, ran thirty nine bushels to the acre over the portion cut j early, while after the winds the balance only returned twenty bushels. The ears J were nob shaken clean but broken right j ofl. Many farmers wbo are now threshing find that their returns are hardly so high as they anticipated. The leasing ot a large portion ofthe Alford estate necessitates the sale of many lines of sheep, and Mr David Thomas will have 4820 of Mr Herring's excellent ovine stock for sa'e at the Ashburton yards on Thursday, March 5 — a special sale be ib noted. The sheep comprise Down cross ewes and wethers, halfbreds, and merinos. Mr Thomas refrains from comment on the well known quality of anything carrying wool bred or grazed by Mr Herring, which requires no praise ab either his or our hands.

Mr Henry Zander, who ls an accom plished amateur photographer, has pre sented tothe Fire Brigade three admirable samples of his work. They comprise fairly large views of the Brigade station m Burnett street, including the bell tower. The engines, etc., are shown, partly manned, and there are several persons on the platform at the top. Every line is shown with great distinct ness, and altogether the work will bear comparison with that of many professional devotees of the camera. The views are admirably mounted m frames of oak, bordered with ebony, and occupy a prominent place on the wall of the Brigade's reading room, just opposite the door, and meet the eye ef the visitor immediately on entering. Holloway's Pills — Any dyspeptic suf ferer aware of the purifiying, regulating, and gently aperient powers of these Pills should permit no one to cloud his judgment or to warp his oourse. With a box of Holloway's Pills, and attention to its ac companying 'Directions,' he may feel thoroughly satisfied thab he can safely and effectually release himself from his miseries without impairing his appetite or weakening his digestion. This most excellent medi oine acts as a nervine and bodily tonic by aidiug nutrition, and banishes a thousand annoying forms of nervous complaints. An occasional resort to Holloway's remedy will prove highly salutary to all persons, whether well or ill, whose digestion iB slow or imperfect, a condition usually evi denced by weariness, langour, listlessness, and despondency.

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CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE METEORIC SCARE AT MADBID. Madrid, February 13 Meteoric fragments on Monday caused iire3 m Madrid, Burgos, and Valencia. THE ARMENIANS. Constantinople, February 13 The Armenians m revolt m Zeitoun have submitted. REVOLT JN COREA. Shanghai, February 13 A revolt has broken out m Seoul, the capital of Corea. The King and Grown Prince have sought refuge at the Russian Legation.' The Premier and seven officials have been murdered. Three hundred men have been landed from the Russian warships to guard the Legation.

AUSTALIAN

WATER CONSERVATION. m_ -o • Sydnby % February 14 lhe Jfremier, referring to water conservation, said the matter was having careful consideration, but m such an immense undertaking they could easily throw away large sums without any practical result. It, was therefore intended to take advantage of the best advice obtainable ih the world, and he hoped before long to ob tain the services of twp experts from India, and California, who would enable Government to pursue a vigorous policy of conservation under reasonable and safe conditions. ARREST OF A NEW ZEA LANDER Sydney, February 14 Andrew Suttee, a commercial tra veller from New Zealand, has been arrested here on a charge of having committed 'perjury m connection with a statutary declaration made by him m connection with certain informa tions for breaches of the Licensing Act at Carterton lately. Accused was remanded. [It appears that Suttee made a statutory declaration recently at Carterton to the effect thab he had seen dancing and irregularities proceeding up to about mid night on January 13 at the Royal 0»k Hotel, where he paid for several drinkß. A constable oame m shortly before mid night and had several drinks, two of which he (Suttee) paid for. He also declared that he had paid for drinks after hoars on January 14, at the White Har. Hotel, Carterton. When called, however, to give evidence m Court, m cases brought against the licensaes on the strength of this declaration, he stated on oath thab the declaration was instigated by the landlord of the Marqaia of Normanby Hotel, and drawn up by two Justices, and that he signed it withont reading ib through, except the last paragraph on the second page, and then only on being urged and told that it would be treated aa con fidential. He still swore he had several drinks at the Royal Oak on the night mentioned m the declaration Six witnesses, however, swore that the bar was not opened after tin o'clock. The Information m each ca3_ was dismissed, the Magistrate suggesting that Suttee ought to be proseouted ]

A VERDICT OF MAN SLAUGHTER.

i Melbourne. February 14 A verdict of manslaughter was re l turned against three men -Shields, [' Howes, and Kneele — m connection 3 with the death of McKay,. The evi dence at the inquest showed that he 13 was stabbed m a drunken melee L amongst a gang of larrikins, of which . accused were members. r GIRL SUICIDES. A plunge into the Yarra has been J the means adopted by five women | during the past ten days to get rid of** . their earthly existence. Two were r failures, the others succeeded. In two of the cases the girls threw themselves j from a height of 50ft or more from ) bridges. i RESIGNED. > Adelaide, February 14 >l The Hon. J. H. Gordon, M.J-.0.. ) Ohief Secretary, has resigned his | portfolio. This is believed to be due , to the recent hospital troubles. How ; ever, as he has juat dissolved a business ; partnership, he may have private i reasons.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

m» — ; Berlin, February 13 In the Reichstag, Barou Mar_chal Von Bieberstein, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, denied any know ledge of President Kruger's request for German intervention made m respect to the Transvaal, and declared that the normal friend'y relations with Great Britain had not ceased. The British Press legends of German designs, he said, proved their ignorance of German manners. LosrooN, February 14 In the House of Commons, Mr Labouchere moved an amendment to the address, insisting on an enquiry into the - financial and political action of the Chartered Company. Mr Chamberlain, m a brilliant reply, which was loudly .cheered, said the enquiry would cover Dr Jameson's invasion and the causes of the agitation m the Rand, also the conduct of the Chartered Company. He himself favoured a judical Commission. Mr Rhodes had returned, almost as a private individual, with' his life's work jeopardised and possibly destroyed. Despite his faults he was capable of great service to Home Rule m the Rand. He regretted that the publicity of the despatch had caused irritation m the Transvaal, but this would have no determined effect on his continuing friendly relations with the President. Pretoria, February 14 President Kruger was much incensed on the zeceipt of a summary of Mr Chamberlain's despatch. He bas pub lished a reply m the Dutch newspaper, the Staats Courant, declaring it ill advised and premature, and that the publicity given to the text disclosed a wish to embarass the Government, who would not suffer Mr Chamberlain to interfere m the internal affairs of the Transvaal;

THIS WEAK AND NERVOUS REQUIRE

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. The great clearing sale of S. An_»krson"s stock' of Boots, and. Sh«pes, announced by McDonald and McD|ah^-ID is- coming to a close within tentiays. Seaurea pair of Boots »t once at tbe reduced priW, 11 Jgg

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Public, notices, i LAST FEW DAYS OF SP.GIAL DRESS SALE. ALL SUMMER DRESS GOODS must be Cleared to make room for Autumn Goods now due. SEE WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS LAST FEW DAYS OF -Dressmaking at 8s 6d. Ashburton Drapery Company j CORNER AROADE & BURNETT STREET. N.Z.C.F. N.Z.C.F. HARVESTING. rpHE NEW GAMBROON MATERIAL, LIGHT AND STRONG. Trousers ... ... ... 6a 95 Sac Coat Ba 9d BLUE DEN AM. Overalls ... 4s 6d Jackets ... 4s 6d j Jumpers 4s 6d BLUE DUOK, VERY STRONG Overalls ... 5s 6d Jackets 5s 6d Juirpers ... 5s 6d Harvesting Straw Hats, 9d. Good Strong Shirts ls 6d. no rubbish. MerLio Halt-Hose 6d per pair. Light Strong Blutchers 4s lid. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



WANTED Known— Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty— E. Knight, Eclipsa Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 12 85 HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and VVorkmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— so pairs Ladios and Girls' Leather Top ai^d f Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price,. for two weeks only. -- Andrew Orr. 10 136 ANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton. — Mellor's ClearingßootSale JAM JARS, JAM J4RS. Fletcher Bros, are just landing a large ship* ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. -Mason Screw Top Jars m Quart and Half-gallon Jars ab very low prices ; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, m 561 b ant" 701 b Bags, at equally low rates : — Fletcher Bros., East ■■: Street, Ashburton. Telephone 24 W r ANTED Known— lf you miss the Che«p Boot Sale you .will be sorry —Mellor's. Taricred Street. OTHER People are getting Bargains at. Carson's Monster Sale of Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and Chin* Why nob You? 184 WANTED Known- You save 6. m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. IX^AKTED Known— Just opening a » fresh lot of useful P-eseuts, to be given to all Purchasers of D apery.— H. C. Segers, Melford House mRY FLETCHER BBOS. for your •*• Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judgß for yourselves. — Fletcher Bros., Ashburton WANTED Known— Good Tweed Trousers, 6s 6_ ; Good Cord Trousers, 69 3d.— Mitchell and Turner. _ WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock stroet, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known— Newest Goods m Dr»p*ry and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W. H. Collier, The Corner. WANTED Known— Everyb dy to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale. Now's yo.ur time to buy. WANTED Known— l am a Buyer of Bottles— pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast; Bones m large or small lots; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair. — Charles Brown, bottom o Havelock, Street, Ashburton. " 11 144 \\/ ANTED Known— Momter Clear- y * ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boot Store. MEN'S Bluohers s*. a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6i ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R Alcorn's IAOKS MAIL COAOH meets the train from Ashburton on its arrival a. Springburn evory night. The coach them goes direct to Alford Forest, and r turns to Sprinpburn the same night "TSLINGTON WOBKS. ■I i ■  FREEZING SPACE AVAILABLE. TH E CHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY are pleased to intimate to FARMERS AND OTHERS , that their new Hercnles Machine is now m full working order, and that they are prepared to BOOK SPACE. Priority will be given to applications as they oome to hand. Apply the Company's Office, 161 Hereford street, go Ulirietcf-Uixb, ,



Wanted. WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 FRESH Oysters by Express To*night, at J e witt's, uppoßite Mail Office, Burnett Street. 2 84 WANTED, by a young gentleman, Board and Lodging for a few weeks. Address A, Office of this paper. 2 85 BAP LTST Church Anniversary ; the Pastor's settlement. Tea, Sale of Work, and Limelight Lecture ; Odd- fellows' Hall, 'lhuraday, March 12, 283 WESLEYAN Church, To-morrow.— Preacher for the day, Rev. T. G. Brooke. Subjects—*' Unfulfilled Ideals." and ' ' Belshazzir's Feast. ' Strangers cor- dially invited. 2 81 SORROWS of Satan, Trilby, When Greek meets Greek, the Marriage of Esther, The Red Cockade, Great Thoughts. Good strong Bicyole, spting frame, solid tyres, m good order, cheap for oasb. — H. M. Jones. WAJSTEDKnown— Go toTHECoRNER for Neweßt Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cl-ared m one tftonth, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. \\ rANTED Known— Our 4 Premier ' VV Boots are the very bPBt for wear m all shapes and sizes.— Mitchell and Turnbr. PRESENTS, Presents— We are now giving useful Presents to all Par- chasers of Drapery, etc. — H. C. Segers, Melfurd House ANTED Known — 6000 pairs of Boot- and shoes to pick from. Mellor's Great. Boot Sale. WANTFD Known —We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.— H. C. Segers, Melford House WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid. Caps 6d.— lhe Corner. W. H. Collier ANTED Known— Ladies , Shoes, tan or black, 6. 61. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. ANTED Known— The best place to obtain Ready-made Clothing and Underclothing is without doubt at Mitchell akd Turner's. *TT? ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale.



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Business Notices. ... One Month. G. J. NEILL HAS MARKED HIS STOCK OP General Drapery Clothing and Boots BELOW COST PRICE, A ND is now offering it to the Public. Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. Q. J. NEI LL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. REMEMBER — FOR ONE MONTH . — ' FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, and PRESENTATIONS PAY A VISIT TO THB JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. Salek, EAST STREET, where the Larges^ and Finest Stock at Reasonable Prices are to be seen, 1 N.B. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. For. Sati-factory Watch and Clock Repairs at Moderate charges go to S. SALEK, , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. U o3t 67 Telbphonk 24 a B re»earvin£ Season 18*J5-94i». FLETCHER BROS., 35 Toon. 25 Tona. TTA V B IN J-TOCK AND TO ARRIVE FINEST CANE Sire -UK FOR THB PRESENT JAM SEASON. This Sugar is Thoroughly Reliable for all kinds of Jams, Jellies, etc., and is used by the Principal Jam Manufacturers m the Colony. We are still selling sugar at the old price although the price has advanced wholesale and is likely to be muchjhigher NOW 18 THE TIME TO BUY YOUR SUGAR. To Farmers, Contractors, Etc. We keep m stock all kinds of Tinware, which we are selling at Wholesale Cost Prices, It will pay you to get our price list before buying elsewhere. ' Seasonable Ooods. Seasonable €^oods. We have the following Seasonable Goods m stock and to arrive . — 5 Cases Gear Corned Beef 3 Cases Preserved Peaches 3 Cases Canterbury Corned 2 Cases Raspberry Vinegar Beef 15 Cases lib Sheep Tongues 5 Cases Canterbury Corned 5 Cases 21b Sheep Tongues Mutton 5 Cases New Zealand Mutton 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Albert fcardines 2 Cases Mackerel 2 Cases- Kippered Herrings 3 Cases Herrings m Tomato 3 Cases Preserved Rabbit, 21b Sauce tins, Delicious 5 Cases Fresh Herrings 3 Cases Preserved Apricots 6 Cases Preserved Pears 10 Cases Ship's Lime Juice T«*«„ Tea. Tea. We offer special inducements m all kinds of Tea. Pure Ceylon (Mountain Grown) m 5 and 101 b boxes and 1 and \ Ib packets Pure Indian m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and Jib packets Blended Tea m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and \ lb packets Nelson and Moate, Saxon, Arab, Jameson and Anderson, Etc IIBTOERB BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBUItTOK, » AND \\. and 1 13 High Street, Christchurch.