The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1896.

A whiter to the Turkestan Gazette strongly advocates carrying the Russian

line over the Afghan "AT this gates frontier, not from of herat." Merv to Kushk, as

. , was iutened, but from Farab through Kelif to Hissar. This latter route is a longer route, but on the other hand, the extra initial expense of laying the line would be fully justified by the superior facility ib would afford for the export of the " American " cotton, which is largely grown m Russian Turkestan, into Afghanistan. The editor of the Gazette answers his contributor by asserting that the Merv-Kushk line along the valley of the Murghab has already been definitely settled upon. It also points out the military necessity of the latter route. " The fact is that m case of war-like operations m the direction of Afghanistan, Herat will play an im portant part as a fortress commanding the chief route across that Khanate," and Kushk is, of course, next door to Herat. But there is another side co the question as well. " From a peace ful point of view," s&ys the Gazette, » theMerv-Eushk line will be necessary at that period-r-which is sure to come sooner or later—when it becomes prac ticable to unite our trans-Caspian railway with the English Sindh-Pishin ancr Bolan Railway, which has already crossed the Khojak peak and ends at present at Oharnan, with the evident intention of going on to Oandahar."

A. very valuable discovery has recently been made m connection with the preparation of plant A valuable fibresandtheirutilisa discovery. tion for manufactur-

ing purposes. A a everybody knows, the chief difficulty hithertoin the way has been the removal of the outside covering, which is covered by a resinous matter that has defied all attempts so far to produce a market able fibre. Experiments innumerable have been made m the hope of finding out how to clean these plant fibres — which haye been conducted on a more systematic manner lately, with special reference to the rhea plant. For nearly a quarter of a century, theiehas been a etandiog reward offered by the Indian .Government of £5000 for any invention of cleaning the fibre of the rhea plant without injuring its tpnacity or lustre. A process has at length been found by an English chemist, which is thus referred to by the London Times:— The Gomess pro cess adopts giincate of soda for the elimination of the resjns, and effects it without the slightest injury to the fibre. After the * ribbons ' or strips of [bark have bepn frefd from dirt, they are placed m weak acid baths fpr a nighf. Next morning they are passed through a mild alkaline bath, and then boiled m weak solutions of caustic soda, to which zinc has been added. When washed and dried by the usual mechanical means, the fibres emerge as a long, silky filasse, entirely free from the cuticle and resin&us gums m which they were embedded— clean, white, and ready for the oomb of the spinner, They take the post beautiful dyes,

and can be worked into every variety of fabric, from gorgeous velvets to cheap drills and delicate laces." This discovery is of the greatest im portance to New Zealand as the same difficulty which has operated against the proper utilisation of the rhea plant as a textile commodity, has been fatal to all attempts to extend our .flax industry. The resinous gum which is endorsed m the outside cuticle of the phormium tenax has hitherto resisted all attempts to remove it effectually. It is ' extremely pro bable therefore that the new process may open up new prospects for the fi. *x industry, and we look forward to further development sin this connection with considerable interest and expec tation.

Local and General.

Misß Lilian Edger, M A., will lecture on Theosophy m the Orange Hall this evening at 8 o'clock.

The report of Mr Henry Zander's experi ment with the X rays— the P.D. says " How many X's ? " — will be found m our advertis ing columns. X-ouse the X-ecrable pun.

At ihe Christchurch Boys' High School sports at Lancaster Park on Monday Master Otto Ffiedlander, son of Mr Rudolph Friedlander, ashburton, won the 440 yds race for boys under sixteen. His time was 61§ seconds — a record for the school.

To celebrate the acquisition of a pianoforte for the Hospital Mrs Makeig and Mrs Mayne are arranging a , concert for Wednes day, October 21, which will be held at the hospital. The merits of the new instrument will be shown to advantage on this occasion aa it will be manipulated by some of our best players.

A concert m aid of the Windermere Church funds was held m the Winslow School on Friday evening. Songs were given by Messrs Broad, Upton junr., Cowlishaw, and Upton senr., Misses Orr and M. and D. Roberta. Two pianoforte solos by Mrs Donald McLean were very much appreciated, as was likewise the excellent dancing of Messrs, Sullivan and McLean and Misses Sbury and M. and D. -Roberts.

Mr Harry Brittan, a well-known and popular boniface m the Ashburton County is to be the new licensee of the" Commercial Hotel, m succession to Mr W. Bates, who has sold his interest m that old-established hostelry to the new comer. Mr Brittan, it will be remembered, wus hoat of a large hotel at Southbridge, and again was head of the Railway Hotel at Rakaia, m both of which establishments he earned a good reputa tion as an urbane and obliging landlord.

About ten o'clock last. night the fire bell at the Western Station rang an alarm, but on the curricle going out ib was found there was no fire to extinguish. Whether the alarm was rung at the hint of the moon's light showing under the rim of a cloud, or of a blaze among tussocks caused by the discarded but still burning match that had fulfilled its mission to a smoker's pipe, is not recorded, but the ringer would have had a bad quarter of an hour had he stumbled into a crowd of the firemen who had been brought out for nothing.

There are many Ashburton residents who will regret to hear of the death on Tuesday, ot Mr J. M. Walker, of the Zetland Arms Hotel, Cashel StrSet, Chris tchurch. Mr Walker was a first class marksman with the rifle, and his was a familiar figure at the Rifle Association meetings, at which he attended m recent years as a member of the Honorary Reserve Corps, bub earlier was a sergeant m the Highland Rifles. He was a good judge of stock, and this fact made his cervices valuable at many of the Canterbury shows. He was an enthusiastic Freemason, a Druid, and an Orangeman. His health had been failing for some time past, a fact that was noted by many of his old Ashburton friends at last Caledonian gathering, which he attended as was his annual custom. He leaves a wife and family.

The Hon John McKenzie and Mr George Hutchison have buried the hatchet, and the big Minister for Lands is not likely, for a time at least, to take off his coat again to make mince meat of the member for Patea. At the meeting of the Banking Committee on Saturday morning, Mr G. Hutchison said that the Minister of Lands and himself had not spoken since the regrettable incident of a oouple of weeks ago ; but now that their labours regarding banking were concluded he hoped that hostilities would be ended and a treaty of peace arrived at. Mr McKfnzie said that after the incident closed all hostility ceased on his part, and he cheerfully accepted the hand of friendship offered him. As the member for Patea and the Minister for Lands shook hands, mem bers showed the pleasure tfyey felt at the resumption of old relations.

A public debate between Mr J. D. Siev wright (of Oatnanu) and the Rev. Mr Clarke (of Palmerston) took place at the Wear street Hall, Oamaru, on Monday night. The Mayor (Mr H. Aitken) presided, and there was a very large attendance, the hall being excessively crowded. The subject de bated was, *' Prohibition : Is it a Scriptural Fallacy ?" Mr Sievwright took the affirma tive side, and Mr Clarke the negative. The former opened the debate m a speech of half an hour's duration, and the latter was allowed the same time m which to reply. Then each speaker m turn engaged the attention of the audience for 15 minutes, and finally each was given seven minutes m which Co conclude the debate. The debate was conducted m a very good humoured manner by the two taking part m it. The audience, however, accorded Mr Sievwright a more patient hearing than the, other speaker, [the chairman having once or twice to bespeak a fair hearing on his behalf.

The recent death of aboriginals near Brisbane through poison has brought, says the Qucenslavder, many anecdote^ to mind of the fatal effeots of hasty drinking. When Gympie was doing well m the seventies it was usual for the owner of crushing stuff to watch his property as it went through the battery, and since this frequently meant an all-night sitting there would be a general drink round at his expense. Then was the biackfellow's chance. A careful slip m when nobody was looking, and a tremendous dash out when the word was giyen, would often result m a skinful of whisky ; and the darkies became somewhat of a nuisance. Buf) on one occasion an aboriginal got into the room where the quicksilver was kept ; and, seizing a bottle with a modicum of the living metal m it, he took a hurried drink and bolted. The howling that followed immediately after nearly raised the gold field. Next day of course, there was one Australian native less m Queensland.

We are compelled to hold over several letterß to the Editor.

.. A telegram just to hand slates that a ten roomed house occupied by Mrs Kierman as a boarding- house m Wanganui, was burned to the ground this morning.' The inmates escaped m their night clothes.

The annual tea meeting of the Presbyterian Church at JHemington will be held on Thursday evening, when a great gathering is expected. In addition to the speakers mentioned m a previous issue, an excellent programme of sacred music will be given under the baton of Mr J. Dunn.

The House ha? been sitting continuously since yescerday afternoon, discussing the Banking Bill. A very long discussion, occupying the greater part of the morning, taking place on the question of compensa tion to Mr Watson, which was at length fixed at a sum equal to one year's salary. Tho Banking Bill eventually passed its fina stages on the voices.

Cyclists are reminded that the opening run of the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club takes place to-morrow (Thursday), starting from the Post Office at 2.30 p.m., thence proceeding to the Domain where several races are to be competed for. Judgiiig from the handicaps and the large number of competitors some very exciting and interesting contests will be witnessed. 'All cyclists are cordially invited to attend the run.

A meeting, of the Mount Hutfc KoacT Board called by advertisement to consider the question of dividing the district into warda was held on Thursday, October 8. There was only a small attendance, and several of the new arrivals at Highbank were present. On the motion of Mr Wason, seconded by Mr Daniel McKendry — "that the district be divided into wards for representation purposes only" — being put, seven voted for and eight against. The motion was therefore declared lost. There was no other business brought forward..

An aboriginal m Brisbane became suddenly prepoaaeased m favour of a plumber who carried spiritß of salts about m a whisky bottle. Jacky thought that he could sneak off with the loved liquor unobserved, aud made the attempt. As it happened, the plumber suspected his little game, and managed to capture both bottle and black fellow before they had gone many yards. Just to enlighten the thirsty native as to the dangers ot promiscuous drinking, he put a few drops of thejgpfritson the black hand stretched pleadingly out for the deadly poison. Thereupon commenced a corroboree that lasted for nearly an hour. Result — circumspection m. the choice of whisky latei on. In this instance the blackfellow was not so toughened as the Scotchman who was given a drink of aquafortiß by mistake. When a terrified apology was offered on his declining to drop dead or writhe m agony, he' explained that he wished it had been " aqua fifties.'' But that is an old joke.

The candidates * for Trinity College (London) music certificates, who eat for examination m June last, have been remarkably successful. The examination was conducted m the School of Music, the headquarters of the local secretary, Mr" H. A. Gates ; and Mr David J. Jones was supervisor. The candidates were all m the junior grade, but some of then! went for honours, the latter being all from Mrs Bowman Fox's claeses. One of that lady's pupils, Miss E. E. Thompson, of Rakaia, has to be congratulated on gaining the maximum of 100 marks m the pass examination. Miss Annie Bullock, of Ashbarbon, who is but fourteen years of age, also made the maximum, a most creditable performance for one so young, while that of Miss Lizzie Brick, only twelve years of age, who scored 87, is also commendable.- Altogether, with Misses Marg iret Brick 99, Annie O'Keefe and Agnes S*ndbrook 98 each, all of about the same age — fourteen — and Miss Edith A. Bell 98, the Ashburton .county record is a good one, and both teachers and pupils are to be congratulated on the result. The teachers were the religious of the Ashburton convent, Mrs Bowman Fox, and Mr Llewellyn- Owen.

Indigestion -—How much thought has been bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon thiß unfrers&l 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 less 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 Jocger be jfche bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Fills are fully competent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to health, strength, and cheerfulness.

School Committee.

H4MPSTEAD.

The monthly meeting of the>, Hampstead School Committee was* held on Tuesday evening. Present — Messrs J. McKeague, C. Sage, A. Hendry, A. Lawrie, H. Pickford E Stillwell, and A. Andrews. J^eave of absence was granted to Messrs Crooks and Strange, and M.r Lawrie was voted to the chair* MASTER'S REPORT. This report showed the number on roll 409; average attendance for last quarter, 361, The master applied for leave of absence to sit for his degree examinations, which was granted. " ... ACCOMMODATION. The Board of Education advised the forwarding of half a dozen forms and desks, and stated that the question of increased accommodation had been postponed for a short time until the return of the cierk of works, who was absent on sick leave. CORPORAL PUNI9HMENT. The Board advised that the second master had been authorised to inflict corporal punishment, and forwarded the Board's regulations to be handed to Mr Frizzell. * SEWING. The report of the examination of sewing, conducted by Mesdames Hamilton and Inglis, was received, and letters of thanks were ordered to be Bent to those ladies for their kindness m undertaking the work. APPOINTMENT. Twelve applications frere received for the position' of second assistant mistress and it was unanimously resolved to recommend Miss M. Bennett for appointment. " '"miscellaneous. Regulations for the 1 " Gammack scholar ships," and forms for the police m connection with children not attending school regularly were received. ASPHALTING. Mr Hendry brought up the question of asphalting -which had, been delayed by winter weather, and the maUer was fur.'hef postponed till neit meeting. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Hendry and Lawrie were appointed a Visiting Committee, and authorised to have some small repairs done, and requested to endeavoF to see the Works Committeeof the Town Board m reference to the drainage of the road by the school. .ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £12 18s 6d were passed for payment, and the meetiog adjourned,

The New Banking Bill.

(PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, October 13. The Banking Bill provides for the recon* stitution of the Board of Directors of the Bank of New Zea ! and m accordance with the report of the Bmkin? Committee,- to take effect from the 31st March, 1897. The Directors at present m office are to oe__ eligible for appointment under this Act.^~ The Direct ots are to hold office far three years, and are lo be eligible for re-election. The new Board is to take office on the 31st March, 1897, after which the Directors then previously m office shall cease to hold office. The President's office shall be deemed to be abolished, and the Directors shall take steps to appoint a geueral manager at a salary not exceeding £1250 per annum. The salary of the Chairman of the Board is to be £1000, and the Directors £250 each" After the lstf . Ju'y, 1897, no overdraft of any account whatever shall be allowed by the Bank to any officer of the Bank, or to any company of' Which any director or officer of the Bank* is a director. Contracts as to the salary of the president, auditor, and other -officers are declared void, and theße offioials fire to have- I no claim for compensation,' but the present auditor, for the /purposes of his present claim' on the pension fund of the Bank, is deemed to have been m the service of the Bank during the whole period of his service as Government auditor, while the president does not continue m the Bank's service m any capacity after the a* olition of the office of president-. He is to receive compensation not exceeding the amount of one year's salary. It is provided that the Directors of the Bank of. New Zealaud.-3a.nd the liquida tors of the Colonial Bank may enter into an agreement for the absolute taking over by the Bank of New Zealand of all or any of the accounts m the "B list," by way of pur chase, at such price as the directors and liquidators may agree upon, provided that nothing m this section shall apply to any of the accounts m the •« C " or "D " lists. An assistant auditor is to be appointed at a salary not exceeding £1000 per annum. The Govemor-in-Council is empowered to prescribe the forms of returns and balance sheets to be made by banks, aud every bank is compelled to keep assets m the colony equal to its liabilities. Provision is made for the payment of interest on the preferred shares held by the colony m the Bank, without the consent of the shareholders being necessary.

The Diocesan Synod

(per press association.)

Christchurch, October 13. The Diocesan Synod opened .to-day. Bishop Julius gave a long address. At a special service held m the Cathedral to-night he referred to the suiden death of the Arch bishop of Canterbury, and dealt at some length with work m the diocese during the past year. Referring to Armenia he said that the horrible cruelties were bringing matters to a crisis, and even the Powers were b -ginning to move. English hands were not free of guilt. Selfish policies had kept "sick men" on the throne; pow, at least they were learning that the balance of power, always precarious, could not be maintained by acts of oppression. No Christian could desire war,- but better war than guilty peace. For his own part he hoped to see the Russians at Constantinople. Referring to religious education he was not without hope that there was a sufficient number of people m the country whoee in fluence and early training would lead them to support the Bill promoted by the churches. What was difficult now, would be far more difficult ten years hence when the genera tion grown up would be ignorant of the word of God. Dealing with the subject of prohibition, he reiterated the objection he had previously urged against it, but God forbid churchmen defending the trade. He doubted whether private and competitive trade could ever be properly regulated, more especially if the police had anything to do with it. In his judgment the true and proper remedy for the abuses of the drink traffic would be found on the lines of a State monopoly. . T

Methven New Year Sports.

A meeting of the Committee for carrying out the usual New Year's day sports at Methven was held m the Library on Monday 12th inst., all the members but two being present.

The election of officers was arranged, and the programme .considered. It was decided to make all the races handicaps, with a minimum weight of 9sb 71b, and to substitute a selling race of £12 for the hack race.

In the athletics, a maiden race, 100 yds handicap,~and consolation, 200 yds handicap were inserted, and the hop step and jump and stone-picking race struck .off. A trophy was promised for the Methven Cup, and one for the 120 yds hurdle race.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Eussiaa Preparations-

Rome, October 12 Italy has demanded redress for the murder of Italians m the recent massa cres m Constantinople. Constantinople, October 12 The Embassies have refused to admit the claim of the Porte to search foreign steamers for -Armenian refugees. The attitude of-tbe Turks terrifies the Armenians m Brossia, «where there are some Ig.OOO living, St Petersburg}, October 12 A gunboat laden with mines $nd material of war is lying at Sebastopol ready to start tor the Bosphorus if England acts alone against Turkey,

fflt A8&B0BTON GtIARDIAN » WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, ISB'6.



It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighegd and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Aahbur- ton. This speaks well for their entorpriee and local industry.



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1 Wanted. ODDFELLOWS' Ball at Tinwald, on Show Night, Octobter 30th. 10 108 WANTED — A Competent General Servant, at once. Apply — Mail office, 10 105 WANIED — Grazing for one two Cows, near Hospital. Apply— 'A.B.,' Mail Office. WH I TEBAIT, Groper, FloundeTT, Blue Cotl, Oroyfish, by To-night's express. — Deep Sea Fishing Co., o[jp ■ ir.o Mail office. 10106 j "WTTANTED Known— That J. Moison i Tl will give a good Discount for Cash I for &ix weeks, being over-slocked and to make room for Summer Boots and Shoest which will be m next week. Nothing bus tl.e choicest and best quality kept. Repairt as usual done at once at the Premier 800, Store, Town Hall, East Street, Ashburton. "^TOUNG Ladies' Journal for October ■ Weldon's Journal for September, Jude Ihe Obscure, Master Wilberforce, Autobiography of a Truth (Edna Lyall), The Crime of the Century, Checked Through, Within H-.r Graap, Romance of Two Worlds, Sons of Fire, and other new books. — H. M. Jones. STUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Known— We are clearing out T T 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 yoil ever hear the like ? Men s best Canv>s Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED Known— Large delivery of the " Econotoic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, la 9d per pair, worth ir.uch more. — W. H. Collier. TTT'ANTED Known— The "Economic' V T Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per piir, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. WE lead, follow who may. Children's ""SUppers Is. Mellor's Tancred street. i COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East : street. 5 24 B&NANAS, Bananas, ripe and sound, also sweet D.E. Oranges at H. A. Flower's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. "TXTHERE, Oh where, is that Cheap yy Boot Shop? Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T I iHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, JL that you get Good Value' for your money at Mellor's. WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Hukfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootr.s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will Gnd all the comforts of a home. ' ■ THE early bird catches the early worm, so call at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. LETTS' Diaries. ' Letts' Diaries for 1897. Colonial Kditious 1 for Office and private use now to hand. Large assortment of Mercantile Stationery. New lot of Foreign Stamps. Inspection invited Andrewes, Andekson, and Co.



Business Notices. TVT E /W /V O O D S K. Z. C. F, 37£ dczt;n New Straw Hats. "VT E W Q.OODS N Z. 0. F. 109 dozen Ties and Bows. I^TEW Q.OODS N Z. 0 F. 66 dcz n Shirts. "VTEW pOODS N Z. C. F. 62 dozen Hard and Soft Felt Hals. 1^: BrW* Q. O O D S M. Z. C, F. 103 dozen half-hose THE Largest and Bat Assortment of Men's Mercery m the district. — New Zealand Clothing Factory, —SPECIAL— TjiOß SHOW AND HOLIDAY SEASON Tweed Costume, SSS. 1 ! Complete Tweed Costume, including 33s 6d. Material, Fancy sho^. alpaca, dresß, I Lining, 33s Ofl. Furnishing, 1 Choice fancy alpaca, and 33m 6d. J s making. SPFCIAL COSTUME LENGTHS. AJnice line of Fancy Tweed. 5s lid. Lovely fancy shot Alpaca, the very cream of fashion, 13s 6d. 12 yards good Washing Print for 3s lid. i New Spanish Lawns for Blouses. Fancy Silks for Blouses. Black and white striped Prints for Blouses " The Cream of Fashion." MENS, BOYS, & YOUTHS CLOTHING m Great Variety, and at prices to meet times. Ashburton Drapery Company. AROADE HOUS S. Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH/ Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, Brotherhood of St. Ac drew, 7 30 p.m. -^ THURSDAY, G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service 7.30 p.m. LChoir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 1 -«■& (October 18.) ll'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. The very best from 241 baaa a is, at Fletp^r Bbos, Ashburton. "YTTANTED Known— Just opened, ex "•»VV Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, including new shades m Reseda, Humboldt and Hungarian— Mjtchell, AND Turner. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip > c eeds. The favorite sorts at low priceß.— Carson and Co. 10 84 WANTED To Let— Six-roomed House with fruit garden and stable. Apply R. Elstoh, opposite Fire Brigade Station. 10 69 WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to be Bold m twenty-one days at Mellor's. •' SEVERAL Bulky Lines of Earthenwlle must be cleared to make room for new shipments. Six piece bedroom sets from 11s 6d.— Carson and Co. 10 85 HOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B Rbyder. Eat fruit, choice fruit, good fruit, H. A. Flower's fruit, East Street, Ashburton, RIDE the Best.— -Kent's Championship Bicycles are the best . Built to your own measure. Tyres and accessories of all sorts'— Carson and Co., Agents 10 86 NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Storp. WHAT do 1" see before my eyes? A Cheap sale of Boots a.b MeUor'B. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /KHEApEST House m Canterbury for Ky .Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and. Qo's. Six packets of Fegetajjle Seeds for Is ; Flower Seeds from Is do^en, jQarden Tools of all sorts. ■^nfTANTED Known— Men's Mercery, Tr Oiothjtog $nd Boots. For Goods that wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— MiTp^ELL. 4^p Tjjrnee. ANTED Known— Go to the Corner for Newest Styles ;n Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nices m MiUinery, Tpilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mrs Alcqrk's. Dresses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed, I % HEJaRD a man say that Mellor is selling' % Boots Wonderfully Cheap. ~\T7~ANTED Known^- Moor's Sale I W surpassing anything eyer heard of m Ashburton. 10 FECULINA, Feoulina. The perfection of Cake Flour, 3£d per paoket. fpusQUWfk Bros,, Cash Supply Stores,



Public Notices, IMPORTANT*-, 'i . ■ THE BLUE HOUSE i is CLOSED FOR ! - ',■ ■■ " aTOOjKTA El NG, ON ACCOUNT OF M R W. S. M ITOHELi LATE WITH ly/TITCHEL O, mURNER, .- '* INTO PARTNEESHII 1 ■«*■ V SEE FUTURE ISSUES'



f Business Notices ,__ , ACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. :o: rpHERE ARE IWELVE STUBBORN FAOT3 THAT CANNOT BE DENIED. k l-t-That G. J. NEILL is sel'ing good | 6th-That G. J. NKILL is selling Men's ■ stroug White Muslin at 3^ lid do/,. , Tweed Trousers at 5s lid. ■2nd-ThatG. J. NKILL is Belling good I 7th- That G. J. NEILL is selling Boys M Washing Prints at a^d a yard. { Sailor Suits m navy Hue or fawn" ■ 3rd--That G. J. NEILL haa pretty I serge, at 4s lid th_e suit. W Summer Dress Tweeds at 9s 6d a Bth-lhat G. J. NKILL is selling I dress, that can't be beat. Women's Shoes at 4b lid. I 4th— That G. J. NEILL is Belling Ladies' 9th- hat G. J. NEILL is Belling Men s f and Children's Summer Hats of nailed Shooters at 7s lid. [ . «very description, the very latest 10th—That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's ' style, cheaper than anyone m Ash-' light Balmorals at 8a lid. b urton . 11th -That G. J. NEILL is Belling Ladies' . sth— That G. J. NULL it Belling Men's j and Childrens' Tan Boots and Shoes L Heavy Tweed (oblonial) Suits at 24s of every . description at very low %dd. •, ■-■' prices. r ■ l ■-..... 12th-THAT I G. J NEILL'S SHOP- BLweII— -He sells Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and Boots, of every Description — ■ IS AT FBIEDLANBER'S CORNER, East Street, Aahbur ton. _ — H Kaiapoi House, Ashburton, M October 1, 1896. H To Our Friends— ■ Having" completed arrangements with the Trustees I under the Willr t of the late William Mitchell, for the W purchase of their interest m the business carried on ■ under the style of Mitchell and Turner, Drapers, W tae have much pleasure m informing' you \that we ■\ hope to continue the business on greatly imvroved lines, .— ~ ■ '-' . such as importing the tylk-of -each seasons goods and '■< quitting them at CASH PRICES, refitting the H premises, and re-organising the staff, so as to bring I " tlie Establishmentiquite up to date. M Our Country Friends will be well served with full ■ rangesof samples of the newest goods. W- In the meantime all Orders by Post will receive Wk. prompt attention, I MITCHELL fy TURNER, ■_ ■-.* . Tancred Slreet. i[n&fe^CEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH RE- I, PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. \. ' S...SALEK, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT Bbnn«l w & Reliable UVorkin uislnp m*. THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE TO BE FOUND AT W '. .S. SALEK'S, ■ WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, V : EAST STREET. t SPRING & SUMMER [ FASHIONS. j A. P.. WILLIAMSON, I TANCRED STREET, L-R Now Showing a Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring arid" ■sr~Snnimer DRAPERY-all marked at LOWEST OASH PRIOES. NEW DRESSES, NEW DBESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lv treß, Shotß, Tweeds, Serges, etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. A 1 the Latest Patterns and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambricß, Muslins, Crepons, Prints, etc., etc. Kew Snnshadeß, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Lacea, Gloves, Hosiery, Coraets, etc., etc. Crettonnea, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. IjIEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON. W t «s° BOYS' NICKER SUITS A SPECIALTY R Sbirtß, Hatß, Caps, Vests, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarveß, m splendid variety. I A. P. WILLIAMSON, W^. (Late G. L. Beath & Co.) Km, SAN€RI:D 3TREET, ASHBURTON.