The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1896. MONEY cLUBS.

__<» The report of tho half-yearly mesting of the Sydenham Money Club, which appeared m a recent issuo of the Lyttelton Times is suggestive to Ashbur ton people. There is no money club m Ashburton on the lines of the one m Sydenham, and as a result, unless a man has a good many friends, and these fairly well to do, he has little chance of being able to raise a small loan at short notice should anexigency suddenly arise that would render such a loin , If, m the absence of thoie friends, he is able to raise such » a loan m a hurry, it is only because he is willing to pay terribly through the nose to some • shark ' for his accom modation, and listen to the shark's tale ot the ' favour ' he is bestowing upon the borrower. We have known cases m which 37£ per cent was charged for a loan, and m one case we know of this fate was charged for a loan which the borrower required for only twenty-four hours. True, the money could have been kept for a longer period, but was really only wanted for that time and was repaid within it; but the shark made no deduction from the percent age—did not refund a single penny. Business men m this town, and farmers m the country also, know how often they aie appealed to by fellow towns men ; for temporary aid. And those appeals are not made by worth less, improvident ne'er-do-wells, but by men m whom they have every faith. Merchants do nob care for this kind of business. They cannot very well charge for the money as much as would be a fair return for the outlay. If they did it would press to oheavily on the poor man borrowing, and the loan of £10 or less is not on the same footing at all to them as a loan of more than .£IOO. Thus the respectable merchant, if he does this kind of business at all, does it as a matter of friendship rather than business, and the interest charged is not usually heavy. Besides, there is a risk occasionally of losing both principal and interest when the loan is granted as a business transac tion, and so the would-be borrower is referred to those who do this kind of business. Such men exist mostly m big towns, and do a large and fre quently risky business ; but there are j some m smaller towns as well. The I money club makes the lending of small sums to its members one of its depart ments of business, and such an organisation is wanted m Ashbur ton. Quofing from bhe report of the Sydenham Money Olub al ready referred to, we find that the half year closed with a total of 723 members, holding 2204 shares, with a credit of £ 10,392 ls sd, being an increase of 46 members and 203 shares, and ulso an increase m the funds of the club of £700 10s 7d. The average weekly turnover for the six months was i|lS 14s 7d. The number of loans granted durii g the six months was 146, amounting to £2856 7s lid, making a grand total since the found ation of the Olub of £50,477 8s 3d. The present number of borrowers on the books was 277, and the total amount of interest for tho six months £463 lis. The sum of £154 16* 6d had been disbursed m sundry expenses, leaving a credit balance of £492 3s lOd. The Oommittee recommended that a dividend at the rate of 10d m tfie £ on each complete 10s be added to members' stock ; that £20 should be added to the reserve fund, £20 carried to sus pense account, and that the usual bonuses should be paid, the balance to by carried forward. Members of the Sydenham Money Olub are admitted on payment of one shilling per share, and members are limited m the hold ing of shares, five being the maximum, The subscriptions are one shilling per share weekly, and sixpence per share is paid quarterly towards working expenses. As soon as a member has been admitted — but the Oommittee has power to admit or cancel the admission of a member — he can make application for a loan, and such loans are granted on freehold and leasehold security ; but personal security loans are granted up to £20. Rule 28 provides for the granting of (t ordinary " loans to mem- bers m sums of £1 up to £20, repay able by weekly instalments of a shilling m the £, the charge for interest being at the rate of a shilling m {.he £, and , is deducted f rpm the Ipan at the time of granting. When Joans are repaid by instalments of 2s m the £ per week half the interest is returned, and if the repayment is made within the time agreed upon a further rebate is pro vided for. Now, we think a club like this is wanted m Ashburton. In fact its necessity has been pointed out to us, both by men m business and by men wbo are not traders, and we make the suggestion so that some energetic persons may take the matter m hand, and make the success of it that both the building societies have been.

Just now there are scores of societies all over England almost daily sending ) their pigeons away, the homing some of the feder pigeon. ated societies for warding as many as over three thousand to the starting point for a fly to their respective homes. For the first time m the history of the hobby m England, Reuter last week deemed the pigeon toss worthy of his notice. Some seven hundred birds were liberated at Cher bourg, and Reuter chronicled the fact as an interesting item of public news. Considering that since 1887 English pigeons have been flown from France hon}e tq England— that several birds have successfully accomplished a flight of over 500 miles, from La Rochelle to the North : of England—that some 2000 instead of 7QO birds have before now been liberated at Cherbourg, it causes somo amusement to an old fancier to think that the comparatively minor flight itom that place last week should have been deemed worthy of note. Perhaps, however, the awaken? ing of Route* iv due to the political interest that is now felt m the per formance of the little homing pigeon. In France and Germany the birds are registered by\ Government to be uti. lised'for national purposes, and neither a cpuntrv will 'ullow -be wigjjboup'ij

birds to be tossed m 'heir land. France has for the pust few years imposed every obstacle to th*a lib rating of Kn«lish birds on French soil, and from tlie interpolation m. the Chamber of Deputies last week it appears that they are not satisfied with the restrictions hitherto imposed. These include some four months' notice that the birds are coining ; and they are met by custom house officials nnd handed over to the custody of t he Mayor, who takes evpry precaution thab bhs birds are xeally intended to home to the locality speci fied tour months previously en? he permits their libera ion. On the other hand, foreign pigeons are liberated without et or hindrance on E"glii--h soil, so that it is rather hard tbat the French contemplate putting further obstacles m the way of English fanciers. England might with ad vantage undertake a few retaliatory measures. Thousands of French birds are annually liberated at Jersey, and any malcontent on that island m the time of war might furnish valuable information as to the whereabouts of our fleet, had he, as no doubt he would have, a few Gallic birds m his pos session. Hitherto the British Govern ment has ignored the possibilities of such birds working mischief m times of hostility. It remains to be seen whether, m face of the energetic measures puisued m other countries with regard to foreign homing pigeons, tbe mischief such birds are capable of working will continue to be ignored.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial news on fourth page. The Ashbnrton Drapery Company have a new advertisement m this iesue. The uew ambulance carriage for the loc-l Society arrived to-day. The Court to-day sab only a few mm utes. An affiliation case was adjourned till September 3, aud judgment was given for plaintiff m an undefended civil case. A stack fire at Hinds yesterday destroyed three stacks of clover on the farm of Mr Thomas Holmes. They were insured, we understand, for £128. The express train list evening was a very heavy one, drawn by two powerful engines, being crowded with excursion ists, which probably accounted for it being fully half an hour late. The Christchurch Meat Company who bought Mr Max Friedlander's phenomen ally heavy sheep at the Addington salo on W ednesday, are making a speoial show of the mutton m the window of their Christchurch Bhop. An old resident of Wanganui, Mr .Tames E. Wright, aged 70, died suddenly on Sunday nlghb. On Tuesday, Thomas Tucker, an old Crimean veteran, aged 64 fell ill, and was found dead m his bed next morning. Says bhe Wellington Post'.—*' Who shall despise bhe day of small things 1 We learn that penny collections taken m aid of the Koman Catholic Sunday schools of Wellington m the last four years have realised the splendid total of £706. On Friday evening the Rt.v, Percy Williams of the mission staff wiii lecture m Sb. Stephen's schoolroom on the Melanesian mission. The lecture will be profusely illustrated with views. Ad mission will be free but a colection will be made m aid of the mission fund/ A fire broke out en Wednesday afternoon m a house on the Lagmhor Road, Tinwald, occupied by Mr F. Black. It is nob known how bhe tire originated, but the house and contents were destroyed. The house was insured for £250 m the New Z 3aland office, and the furniture for £60 m the Sun office. At the half-yearly meeting of the Hawke's Bay District Meeting of Odd fellows, the scheme of old age pensions approved at the Conference m Wellington, providing for compulsory contributions for all new members, was unanimously carried, this being the first district of the Manchester Unity to adopt the compulsory clauses. Ab the coursing match at Westerfield on Tuesday, the hares became more plentiful m ihe afternoon. There were a number of flaky courses, m some of which the visitors dogs were very unfor tunate, two dogs from Oamaru being par ticularly so. The three dogs lef bin at the finish belong to Mr Kane, of Ashburton, who thus won lsbj 2nd, and 3rd prize. The circular letter emanating from the Department of Labour, pointing out that Charitable Aid Boards are prohibited by law from acting as labour agencies m pro viding sandwich men, came before the Nelson Charitable Aid Board last week. That body resolved to reply that it con sidered itself justified # m endeavouring to obtain employment for any person apply ing for oharitable aid. The Statist on June 20 concludes an article on the Ward disclosures m the following terms ;— * A country the majority of whose citizens are nibble to meet their obligations, whose first bank institutions are constantly needing assist ance, and whose Finance Minister has been spoken of by a Judge m the way quoted above, should surely not be classed m the same category as those countries where economies have been effected with bad times, and where interest obligations have been provided; nob by fresh borrowings, bub by greater industry and economy. 1 A number of valueless Bank notes, which have been m circulation m Mel bourne and some of the other large cities for some time, according to the papere, appear to have reached Auckland. In appearance they are exactly similar to other Bank notes, but are not signed or dated. Ab th'o Aupklahd Police Courb yesterday a young man, a recenb arrival there, was charged with having attempted bo pass one ab bhe City Hotel m payment for drinks, and was remanded. The note (which was produced) wai for £5, and m the name of the Provincial and Suburban Bank, Limited, Melbourne. It is ap parently nob a counterfeit, but a genuine note of thab Bank, and any tradesman m a hurry would be liable to accepb ib as good money if he did nob notice the absence of either date or signature. A meeting of the Ashburton Liberal Association was held last evening m the Arcade Chambers there being a good attendance. The principal business was to receive a deputation consisting of Messrs H. M. Jones and G. W. Anirews, from bhe Ashburton Progressive Liberal Association who waited on (the Associa- I tlon m order bo advocate the amalga mation of the bwo Associations. Ib was represented that the objects of the two Assqoiations were similar and tbe plat forms almosb Identical, and that the pro posed amalgamation would strengthen the liberal cause m the district. After some discussion it was decided that the Associations should be amalgamated under the name of the Ashburton Central Progressive Liberal Association and Mr H« M. Jones was unanimously elected vice-president. A sub-eommitbee was appointed to draw up a constitution and after transacting some formal business the meeting adjourned, ;

Agricultural and Pastoral Associaltion.

A meeting of the Committee of the Agricul vial ana Pas. oral Association was he o uu Tues ay m tbe Arcade Chambers -thu President, Mr James Brown pros ; ding. Ther • was ■■* ?ood attendance. rabbit pr op fenoe. A letter was read from Mr A, E i 'cache, asking the Aps elation to urgo the necessity of erecting a rabbir. proof fenoe to prevent the invasion from the s ut ) of the rabbit pest. Tr.e President -•Iso read a petition of settlers m South Canterbury on the matter tothe Govern ment, p-nying that the work might be can i< d out. The Secretary was instructed to forward copina < f the following resolution un ani mously carried : -''That bhis meeting, having considered the petition of settlers m South Canterbury, urging upon bhe Minister of Lands the immediate erection of a fence to pre rent the invasion of rabbitß from the Boubh, Is of opinion thab bhe ereobion of such, a fence Is a work of urgent necessity m the interest* of the colony, and therefore heartily supports the petition m every particular. MEETINGS. The day for meetings of the Committee was altered from Tuesdays to Saturdays, at 230 p.m., and the appointment of judges for next Show for Saturday, August 22. THE NEW RULES, The new rules as amended were ordered to be printed, and the same sub committees were appointed for revising the Show programme and carrying out <he annual horse parade as last year. president's prizes. The President offered for competition at the annual exhibition the sum of 16 guineas, bo be apportioned to the winners of most points m English Leicester, Linooln, and Shropshire Down sheep, to the best draught mare m foal or with foal ab toot, the best three-year-old draught filly, the most points m Shorthorn cattle,, the most points m Ayrshire cattle, and for the best rough and best soaooth coated sheep dog. the "farmers" fbizb, The proprietors of the N.Z. Farmer newspaper offered a copy of the journal for one year to the owner of the best draught entire ab bhe Show. The donabions were received with applause and bhanks. new show ground. A Sub-Committee was appointed to enquire into and reporb on the question of a new show ground, and atier other routine business the Committee adjourned to Saturday, August 22.

Ashburton Trotting Club

Tho annual meeting of members of the Ashburton Trotting Club took place on Tuesday evening at the Somerset ' Hotel, , when there was a good attendance. An apology was received from the President, , who waß unavoidably prevented from being present, and Mr J. Dore was voted to the chair. ANNUAL REPORT. The Secretary read the annual reporb and balance sheet, which shows the Club to have i a small balance to credit, which, but for the 1 very inclement weather on the day of the Club's last fixture, would no doubt have been considerably augmented. The reporb , and balance sheet were adopted. OFFICERS. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :— President— Mr Donald McLean ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs Daniel McKendry and G. Robertson. Stewards — Messrs J. O'Grady, R. Henry, P. Devane, J. Dore, D. McOormick, P. McCafferty, J. Sutherland and Denis McKendry. Com mittee — Mesais J. McOormick, J. C. Duncan, E. Thomas, A. H. Field, P. Stewart, R. Henry, J. O'Grady, D. Mo- Cormick, J, Sutherland, P. Devane, Penis McKendry, F. McCafferty, J. Dore. Other officers for carrying out the race meetings were also appointed, and the Secretary was instructed to ascertain on what terms cer tain gentlemen would undertake the duties of handicapper. TOTALIS WOR. A letter was received from the Colonial Secretary's office, respecting the concession of only one permit for the use of a totalisator for bhe year. A hearty vote of thanks to tbe outgoing officers and chair, and the meeting ter minated.

PARLIAMENTARY.

PER PRESS .ASSOCIATION.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, August 12 The Council met at 2 30. BILLS ADVANCED. The Dunedin City Borrowing Bill, the Inspection of Machinery Act Amendment Bill, and the Summary Separation Bill, were read a second time. The Pharmacy Bill was recommitted, when certain chemists' assistants were included In the class of those who may be registered as pharmaceutical chemists without examination.— The Bill was then reported. IMPREST SUPPLY 811.1,. The Imprest Supply Bill for £237,000 passed all ibs sbages, DIVORCE ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Rigg's Divoroe Aot Amendment Bill, which passed bhe Lower House m charge of Mr Collin p, was rejeoted on its second reading by 20 to 11. The Council adjourned at 4.25 p m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 12 The House met at 2 30. IMPRE3T SUPPLY BTLL. The Imprest Supply Bill for £237,000 passed through all its stages. KEPLIFS TO QUESTIONS.' In reply to questions, ib was stated that Government had nob yeb appointed the Auditor-General, aud Government had nob approached the Public Trustee or Mr Martin, S.M., on the matter • thab Government would go very carefully into bhe question of arranging a telegraphic money order system between Australia and New Zealand. DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. Mr Joyce broughb up the reporb of the Public Petitions Oommittee onthepetition of District Judge Kebble, respecting the status of District Courb Judges. The Commibtee referred the petition to Government for favorable consideration. Mr Seddon said lb was an unusual course for officers to be placed beyond the control of Government, and ib was not a desirable departure. Government, how ever, would take the reporb into consideration. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED. Sir RoberfStout's Criminal Code Acb Amendment Bill and Major Steward's E Shearers Accommodation Bill passed their ! final stagps Mr J. W. Kelly's Domestic Servants Half-holiday Bill was further amended m Oommittee and subsequently passed its final stages on the voices. M^or Steward's Mortgages Bill was read a third time and passed.

The Kirby Case.

Wellington. August 11 Kirby's o so was resuu.td to-day, when bhe cross examination of Sergeant Cullen was taken, and several warm passages book pUce between MrJellico. ard the Chief Justice Sergeant. I'amsay. who was Btationed at Wairaafo when Kit by was at Tim iru. said that Kirby tai-1 that he had reco.ved a god w*.c!i fro «. hia mother, and had had also sent him £500. P. Bell, billiard saloon keeper, Timaru, ttdmnnd Cotter, farmer, forirerly gaoler at Timaru ; Inspector Pender and J.iams Kellow, accountant, gave unimportanb evidence. Paillip Kippeaberger, solici tor, of Chrlstchuroh, who bai been acting for Herman sinoe hl.i return to tbe colony, was under a lengthy examina. tion. Ha derailed the interview he had had with Kirby ab Napier, where he bad gone on the invitation of the acoused after the writ had been issued against Kirby for the recovery of the money and watch alleged bo have been extorted from Herman* Kirby at first gave a genet*! denial of the accusations, and .said thab documents In hig possession would clearly establish his innooence. Kirby told witness that there were three charges of indecency against Herman ; that Informa tions had been sworn, bub that Herman had paid sums varying from £200 to £300 as hush money. Acoused 'denied receiving a penny himself, and eaid that, he was now suffering from neglecting to perform his duty and have Herman arrested. Kirby told witness that he was prepared to pay Herman a sum of mom y in order to retain his position m the police ser vide. Witness deollned any compromise on the hypothe« sis thab Herman .was blaokmalllngT_irby. The latter said that if the claim for money had been made m 1891 before he lost heavily m mining speculations m Auck land, he could have met it. Witness desired to see the documents Kirby said were m his possession, that others had participated m Herman's money, bub these were not produced. Kirby threat ened to resign and file his schedule, and witness told him that that would not rid him of a debb got hy fraud. Ultimately Kirby said that he could pay £200 down and the balance m instalments of £5 a month. Kirby pressed him to withdraw the charge made to the Government againsb him, bub witness said thab he must do his duty to his client and did not regard bhe criminal charge as anything to do with him (Kippenberger) Accused also urged that Herman should leave the country. Witness said that Herman was lv ill-health and might leave the country if the claim were settled, bub so far as witness was concerned he would make no misrepresentation about it. Witness prepared a mortgage deed over Kirby's property, also a statutory declaration as to the amount of property owned by Kirby, the chief item m bhe latter being property In Christchurch on which £300 had been paid. Both mortgage and declaration, which were produced, were signed by Kirby. In the former Kirby admitted the claim of Herman, and agreed bo pay interest at the rate of 4 per cent for 13 years, making the total claim £1182. Accused made no objection to the amount named m the deed, nor to the rate of interest, and paid witness £200 down, bhe balance to be at the rate of £15 per quarter. Ab 6.30 p.m. the Coarb adjourned until to-morrow morning. Wbilington, August 12 This morning Inspector Pender said he made a searching inquiry m 1882, bub oould find nothing against either Kirby or Herman, and he reported to that effect. M. Bethuue gave evidence as to the sale of the packing case; A. J. Bassett (brother of bhe acensod Bassett) depos.d that he purchased It at Kirby's request ; David Lile, who took the case to the Talune, deposed that W. G. Batsatb desired him to keep "this side- up ; " Ridley, assistant purser of the Talune ; Cloake, a neighbour ; Bassett Forsyth, a steward on the Talune ; Martin, tide surveyor m the Customs ; J. Holliday, of the Union Company, gave unimportant evidence. Montague Lascelles, auc tioneer, Napier, stated that he drew a cheque (produced) for £300 on the 23rd May last m favour of Mrs Olive Bassett. Witness handed the cheque to Mrs Kirby as the transaction was with her, and had nothing to do with Kirby who was m Wellington. E. Mountfort, of the Bank of New South Wales, said thab Kirby came to the bank with the above-men tioned cheque end asked if It was correct. Witness said thab the cheque would havo to be presented at Napier. Ab 4 pm. the Court adjourned until to-morrow, owing to the non-arrival df an important witness.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

London, August 11

THE POLAR BALLOON.

Later news from Spitzbergen states that M. Andrees' balloon split just before starting, and that the attempt to explore the North Pole is deferred. A SUCCESSFUL MARKSMAN. Mr Mcintosh, the Victorian sports man, has won twenty leading events m shooting m England, New York and Belgium.. N.Z. SHIPPING COMPANY DEBENTURES. The debentures invited by the New* Zealand Shipping Company are being allotted. ,

INTENSE HEAT.

New York, August 12 The intense heat continues m the States, and on Monday 163 deaths were reported m Chicago, which is the highest ever recorded.

GAS STRIKE.

Lisbon, August 11 The gas strike is at an end. i

NEW LOAN.

San Francisco, August 11 Hawaii is floating a3£ million dollar conversion loan m New York.

MADAGASCAR.

| . Paris, August 11 The newspapers here contain grave news of the brigandage and insecurity reigning m Madagascar.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE TICK CONFERENCE.

Sydney, August 12 - The Tick Conference has assembled. Mr Gilruth, of the New Zealand Stock Department, who has been m England, represents that colony. All' the colonies, with the exception of West Australi&i are represented. The Minis terial delegates met first and submitted a number of questions to^the expert members, and the latter are now con* sidering them j after which the Con ference will proceed to discuss their recommendations.

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN : THUBSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1896.



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RAJLWAY TIME TABL^. ] Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.'2Q a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). Qa Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves ab 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from bhe North "very day at 10.45 a.m., 12. 4S noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, und Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave i for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. , Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leav3 Methyeji £t the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Friu* v a 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays



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Wanted. I Btt< h ' V Hpi.fi wanted, food prices given. Apply, Mail Office. 877 \%T aNTKD Known— -Mrs - mith, Dreess * an i Habit, m =k.-r, H .velock Streot, Ashhartun. 8 61 /n I'bJU Known — if y<»n miss the - - Cite p Beet .Sale you will hi rry. — iVlßiTaOK's. Tancred A._ ANTBO Known— Fveryb dy <-o roli '' X up 'o Mellor's Cheap Buob Sile Now's y nr tim« to buy. 4\/ xINTKD Known— Tho 'Economic * X d Glove, four buttons, ls 9 per pair, h the Glove for everyday wear, —W. H. Colli br, WANTED Ku -wo -6000 pairs of Boobjj and fhoes to pick from Mellor s Great Boob Sale. OW not to be ill, by Dr Emily B. Rhyder.eib fruit, cho ca fruit, good froit, H A. Flowers fruit, East Street, Ashburton. %\r ANTED Known — For Vegetable * * and Flower Seeds call at Fletcher Bros , East Streeb, WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macinboshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or •* nob up to date." — Mitchfll & Turner. iyANTBD Known— Just opened, ex * J Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; Velveteens, black, all prices * Colours, large variety, Including new shades m Reseda, Hum- boldt and Hungarian— Mitchell and Turner. „ MEN'S Bluchers ss. a good Strong Nailed Shoober ab 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots nd Shoes from ls 9d a pair at R Alcorns RS KNIGHT, cash purchaser o Ladies' and Gentlemen s left off Clothing, etc. Letters promptly attended to. Near Post Office, 5 100 WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cl cared m one month. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known- You save 5s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Beoause tho cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spouting. Water Tack*, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, Is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger. Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. BANANAS. Bananas, ripe and sound ; also eweei D.E. Oranges at H. A. Flower's, Confectioner and .Fruiterer, East Street. ifffANTKD Known — Great Kcdu-tiot. a- VY Mellor's Cheap Boot, Pale. C OUGHT Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops. None genuine unless stamped Flower's Oough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner Easb sbreeb. 5 24 WANTED Known— Mon^to Clear ing Boob Sale at Mellor' Zealan dia Boob Store. il/ANTED Known- Buots and Shoes YY -froml. 31 to 275. 6d — MbllorV Cheap Boot Sale. WAN TED Known— So to The Cokjn er for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H Collier. OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pint, fores ; also a good assortment ol Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, otc, at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker'.- ""uildings. HEAPEHT House m Canterbury for Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Co.'s. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for la ; Flower Seeds from le dizjn; I Garden Tools of all sorts. KENT'S Famous Bicycles for Ladies and Gentlemen can now be obtained from Carson and Co., Agents, Tyres and Extras m great vaiiety. YOUNG Ladies' Journal for August. Weldon's Dressmaker and Chil- dren's Bazaar, July, ; Quarterly Something to Read - Scraps and Snapshots - Boys of England ; New Wallz, * Virginia,' only 2s ; Gold and Silver Paper for Fancy Dress. Fans. Fans. Fans. — Andrewes, Anderson, and Co. ANS. Fans. Fans, from 2a 6d to 21s. The Little Gem Organ of five stops, including couplers, five Octaves ; good depth and volume of bone, £14 cash The Sterling' Organ 11 stops, 4 sets of reeds, £22 10s cash. Best value obtain- able. — H. M. Jones. W .ANTED Known— Men's Mercery, Clothing and Boots. For Goods thab wear well, fib well, and look well, try that old established firm — Mitchell <8r Turner. WANTED Known — Large delivery of the 'Economic' Kid Glovei, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — W H. Collier. OTANTED Known— lf you want Seed * " that are sure to grow get bhem a Fletcher Bros. YftJ ANTED Known— Thab it la lamenb " » able to hear people ask why there is so much bra/sh in the Boob Trade nowa- days ? Bub no wonder I say. Thay mry strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales. Though oheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money But .you have yeb a remedy by calling at ; J'.^BloisoKv. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be gob. Secure good boobs for winber or your f eeb will be wee. Geb your repairs done ab on?e or while you wait ab J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Dep6b, East Streeb, Ashburton. 12



! PriBLIC NOTICES. _?*_J __________________* i fc-* I- 3 *** . « o ■ "■ ' ■ ■'■ "■ 1-3 ■ ■. " \mr.A*art I— «. £■£_> >~ o I=o Xt STOCK-TAKING SALE. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. _ Alloa Yarn 2s lid lb Linen Tick, 31 m wide, ls yard Linen Table Damask, Sale price Is yd Colonial Blankets, full size, Sale price 18s 63 Colonial Shirtings, full B<Z9, Sale price Is 7£d yard Union Shirting, Heavy, Sale price 9£d Trimmed Millinery — Must he cleared regardless of cosb or value i Oddments a"d Remnants at aboht Half-price Speoial Purchase Dress Goods — 3* 9d Cloths at 2s 3d per yard Crepon Velvets 8? 6d — Now 3s 91 per yd Fancy Silks 7« 9d — Now 4s 6d per yd Suitable for Evening Wear npvRESSMAKING during Sale 8a 6d Ashburton Drapery Co.. ARCADE HOUSE. THE ASHBURTON SEAT. TO THB ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON ELECTORATE. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I Beg to inform you that 1 shall be a Candidate for the Ashburton Electorate m the LIBERAL interesb ab the forthcoming election, and will meet the Electors at the close of the presenb Session to explain my views. I am, Ladles and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, W. 8. MASfjOT. B_6o WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR WATCHES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IS S. SALEK'S, EAST STREET. Rotherham's English Levers, specially made to S. Saxek's order, are THE BEST. JUST RECEIVED, a shipment of S. Salejc's famed DIXIT DIXIT DIXIT WATCHES. The only GENUINE Dixit has *« S. Salek, Ashburton" engraved on dial. jt&* See thab you get it. For ONE MONTH ONLY these Watches are ottered at the specially low prioe of 15/- 15/- 15/- --each ab S,, SALEK'S WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ! EAST STREET. i



JftuT- .ai.l l.__.li- ■ i i mmmm mmmmmmmmmmm. i n i ■ i i . 1. 1 i.i I rir.i i r' i ' ' ' '' " Business Notices _____ THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IIST CANTERBURY. _. I G. J. NEILL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. ' I'ORSETS 2. 6d, CORSETS 2 3 9d, Few Dress Goo's Reduced f>o per cent New Velveteens Reduced, All Wool Flanntl (Colonial) 9£d * , Flannelettes 3j 6d doz Silesia 3s 31 doz Blankets about half-price Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9^l Duul.U-bed Unb'caol ed Twill SUetirg, 9£d large White and Brown Turkish Towels, reduced from Is 6d to ls CLOTHING. Mens All Wrol Tweed Suits 2 ls. Men's Tweed Trousers 5* ltd Men's Overcoats, Macintoshes, Oilskin Coats, and Leggins, reduced 50 per cent Boys' and Youths' Suits half-price. Men's Cape, Boys' Caps, Braces and Shirts, ab Ridiculous Prices Men's Woollen Sotks, 7sd pair BOOTS. BOOTS. ! We Defy Competition. Every pair Guaranteed to wear Every Pair Made to Our Order Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Men's Light Shooters 83 6d Men's' Watertight Bluchers, pegged, 7a lid .:,•"' Women's Strong Leather Shoes 4* lid A Large Assortment of Ladles' Best Frenoh Glace Kid Boots and Gloves to choose from. iH.m JK ME If j Ei, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. Garden Tools. ,Ji -^ Ll! C t __' f^J-^T-a_Hi*^ $AWN MOWERS, SPACES, SHOVELS, FORKS, DUTCH AND DRAW HOES, TROWELS, HEDGE SHEARS, PRUNING KNIVES, GORSE KNIVE3, By Best Makers at Lowest Prices, AT John Orr & Co.'s » ASHBURTON. GET YOUR Seed Potatoes, Seed Potatoes. FROM FLETCHER BROS. A OHANGE of Seed Always Pays, as a Better and Heavier Crop is pro- duced. Our Potatoes are all specially raised for seed purposes from selected stocks m the very best potato producing district. We would advise orders to be sent to us as early as possible, m order that they may be filled from our own Btocks, which occasionally become exhausted before the end of the season. _-._ < BEAUTY OF HEBRON.' This variety is Very Early, coming to the table before either Early Rose or Ashleaf Kidney, and is far superior both m quality and productiveness. • QUEEN OE THE VALLEY.' A very heavy cropper and early potato. The tubers are handsome and solid (capital variety for exhibition), boiling as white as milk as dry as flour, and is also a fine keeper. THE ' BRUCE.' This Potato, the potato of the future, is remarkable for its productiveness and its resistance of droughts and frosts, they have yielded at the rate of 17 tons per acre, having very few small, and is a first-class eating potato. - We have also m stock splendid samples of Bath Kidneys, Lapstoue, Derwents, Etc, Eto. L*WN GRASS SEEDS. Try Nimmo & Blair's Celebrated Lawn Grass Seed. It is the purest, cleanest, and best quality m tbe market, and is composed only of Fine Dwarf, growing evergreen grasses. Per lb, Is 3d 5 per bushel, 22s 6d, Koy titles For Season 1896. CABBAGE—* LAMB'S EALIEST OF ALL.' ' A Superior Farly Cabbage of quick growth, beautiful white compact heads, 6d per packet. C.ABBAGE--' BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL,' The finest main crop Cabbage ever introduced, heads ac solid as a stone, weighing H and 181bs. The Cabbage for market gardeners, 6d per packet. NEW ONION— < EARLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' Growers bave golden opinions of this Onion. It grows a large bulb as sound as a cricket bill. For market gardeners this onion is beyond doubt the finest that can be grown for sale. Is per packet. ...... -'.„.., PEA—REV DR STEWART. The finest eariy- Dwarf Pea ever introduced. Per packet, _^ PEA— SIR HARRY ATKINSON. This is tbe finest tall growing Pea m the world. Per packet, 6d ; per lb, lsfc or 71bs for ss. _ Call and Get one of onr [Catalogues^ Selected Novelties. FLETCHER BROS.. , CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. \ Tblbphokb U Box 67