Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1896.

Mr Chamberlajst made a very divert ing speech on the occasion of the jubi lee of the Binning- MR GHAKBER' ham and Edgbaston LAINt Debating Society. He recalled the days when he and his friends m that Society had "surveyed mankind from China to Peru," and had settled all sorts of questions offhand without the smallest hesitation. "Then we de clared war without the slightest regard to the concert of Europe. We could do so m safety, for we made peace on our own terms. We passed measures whicfy. unaccountably, up to the present time even, have not Received the assent of the Legislature. And we were pre pared at a moment's notice to pro nounce on the merits of any individual, however eminent, and to discuss the truth of any doctrine, ho weirer abstru <c. Was there, can there have been at this time about us, any of the presumption of youth 1 I know nof, but I do honestly believe that we had at that time some of its virtues, and some of its charm, ... In our case the prevalent Liberalism of our timebeca* sionally landed us m difficulties, since we could not always find a sufficiency of speakers to defend more moderate opinions ; and I remember on one occasion, when we were unable to agree as to the disposal of a surplus of £7 odd, which the treasurer ULexpectedly disclosed to us, that we unanimously approv/ed the suggestion of the hono rary secretary — .vfcom I see before me, and whom I now know s-s lsr Alder man Johnson — that we should bay a Tory with it. Tories now are not so scarce, but then what modern Toryism has to defend is not nearly so selfish or so bad &8 £.fc was then. Liberal Unionism, at all events, ip conservative, chiefly of healthy national instincts and a generous temper

A XiONDON newspaper, the Standard, m commenting upon Prince Bismarck's receni /disclosures, PRINCE BIS- remarks tjhat though JJARCK'S advanced m age, DISCLOSURES* and, unhappily, suffering from the ailments that ordinarily attend it, Prince Bismarck is m many respects still his former self, and U indefatigable m employing the weapons housed so skilfully m the heydey of his brilliant career. He sees the work which he thought he had accomplished, to a certain extent being undone ; and, not unnaturally, the spectacle does not afford him satisfaction. He is not the man to sit down patiently under defeat; and. b/p if now labouring, through his various jbrgaijs m tjbe j#jß?m#n Press, to show that jvhat has happened ought never to bayg ogourrea; that, had he remained la p&we*--, ib ne\pp would have happened; and he hopes by this demonstration to divert the;

injury inflicted on his policy to tho detriment of other States. To his pitriotisin we may extend our ad miration : though, perhaps, it would be more admirable if it were, to use a German phrase, more objective, and less concerned witli the vindication of h ; s own personality His disclosures about the Secret £greunent with Russia, which created so much excite m -nt m Vienna, show m the most striking manner that, provided he relieves himself from blame, he cares not on whom the reproach falls ; whether it be Count Caprivi, Prince Hohenlohe, or the German Emperor hi rase f.

Local and General.

Beading matter on fourth page. A fine specimen of a live brown lizard has been presented to the Maaterton Museum. An artesian flow of about a million gallons dai y has been struck m the No. 4 Telemon bore, Queensland. A Blenheim carpenter is reported to have received information from Home that he has inherited a legacy of £35,000. At Sydney, Louis Alexander, for ill treating a dog by bowling a stone at it, was fined £3 and costs, or one month. The Hon. John McKenzie went north by the express on. Saturday evening, and Bailed the same evening from Lyttelton for Wellington by the Penguin. Reports from Thargomindah, Queensland, give a deplorable account of the condition of the country owing to the continued drought, and heavy losses of stock are inevitable. At the Taamanian general elections, which take place m January next, the Hare system of voting will probably be introduced m the electiona for Hobarb and Launceaton. The ram of Mr Alfred Matthews, Western Lake, which took first prize at the Welling ton show, was shorn the other 'day, the fleece turning the scale at 201 b. The fleece of the second prize ram weighed 19lb. A correspondent of an exchange states that caustic soda — lib mixed with six or seven gallone of water and pub on at night with a fine syringe — will prove an effectual cure for slugs, while not harmful to the plants. This week's Gazette contains, among other notices of acceptance of complete specifica tions, the following — Julian Regina'd Hart, of Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand, bank clerk. An invention for improvements m horse collars. A farm adjoining the town of Pretoria has been sold for £32,000 sterling. Two huudred and twenty-five lots m the pretty Johannesburg suburb of Oaklands were sold a month ago for £23,583. The highest price realised was £220, the average being £105 per lot. The "White Mahatma" (Madame Bell) who appears at Ashburton on Thursday night, as a professor of occult science was asked the other night at Oamaru for par ticulars of the Petone murder. The murder " was i dramatically described, including the murderers," says the local papers. The returning officer for the Napier electorate wrote to Wellington for instruc tions as to the counting of the votes au the locil option poll last week. The answer was brief and to the point, namely, " The Government do no iuterpret the Act for returning officers at licensing elections." Colonel Penton, the new Comnandant o* the Forces, U {says the, . Awl) busily engaged m making himself acquainted with the plans ot the various defences, and dealing with t» maas of correspondence which requires immediate attention, but he hopes lo be able to leave for Ajucklani on December 19. Lieutenaut Maclocks, his staff officer, is to receive the local rank of Major. A negro, who was an inmate of the Wal iiogtou Benevolent Home, left that institu tion without permission. His excuse was, says the Times, a long rigmarole m a gut tural voice about the arduous duties which devolved on the Master and Matron of the Home, which, he said, made him unwilling to bother them, so he had gone out without leave. The Trustees decided that he could Btay out. The Delroy Company had another ex cell nt house on Saturday night at the Timara Theatre Royal, and the entertain ment was greatly enjoyed by all; The majority of the items were new, and the repetition of Miss Ada Delroy's famous dfuice and the mystifications of the White Mahatma, Madame Bell, were most keenly appreciated. The Company has done very well here, and deserved to do so, for it is the best variety company that has visited Timaru for years. — Herald. A variety of information concerning the habits of and the best means of eradicating bugs was vouchsafed by a great many people vpho tendered testimony ia a civil case m Wellington on Tuesday. Qne witness said that bug eradicating was costly ; he had been paid £80 for clearing them out of four rooms and a passage, To partially tear down and renovate a nuisance'infested small dwelling cost from £40 to £50. Another said that fumigating was useless ; the only way to get rid of the vermin was to have a good accidental fire. Counsel stated that it cost one publican m Wellington 30s a week to keep down bugs. The Wellington Post publishes the follow ing paragraph : — " Some time ago it was stated, apparently on good authority, that the Earl of Qnslow would probably be the next Viceroy of India as successor to Lord Elgin. According to a Home paper, "this announcement is said to be premature ; at anyrate, it has neither been officially con cerned nor denied, and has been allowed to pass with very little comment. £he : paper —the Glasgow Epening Jimp— remarks that Lord Qnslow is ' by no ipeang. a first-rate type of Governor,' though he ' did very well m New Zealand,' and has pharm and talent. It oonßidprs that 'a turn for Frenph verses WORld nof; help him very much \xx {ndja/" Mr Dan Brick complains that we. refused insertion to a letter he sent us. He misstates the case. Mr Brick wrote m reply to " Tva-ra-boom-de-ay." He possesses the rare gift of second sight, and can tell not only who writes all the letters that appear m the local press, but can " read between the Hoes " as he says. In hie between-line reading he discovers far more than any other reader can, and much that the writers never thought was there. Mr Brick's I second sight failed him m this instance, but though he failed to spot the writer, and he $7UB assured personally by the editor of this paper %at ha was " barking up the wrong tree," ho woufd ' not #U ( Gr' the point of bis letter. The chance to get a stab at a'tpan to whom his letter shows he bore no smtll grudge, was far too good, and he would not deny himself the pleasure of throwing mud at his lete uoir, so he ran off with his letter elsewhere — and luck attend him. At the iJalclutha Court on Thursday, Mr Hawkins, 8M M made the following observa tions on the poßitioa m the OluCha electorate us affected by the local option vote last week: — " Siuce my last sitting the poll has taken place, and the decision of the people oj? the licensing district on this occasion, on a far heavier po}£ than m 1894, has reversed the vote m favor of prohibition cast op the latter date. But it is, I. think, hardly doubtful, on the construction of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, that so ' long as the existing law remains unaltered, no more licenses other than the one existing license can be granted, fdo not, of course, givp this view magisterially, or as other than an opinjon which might possibly be modified on argument m any teut pase whiph might come before me. Rut whafj I desire tp do is to give a warning that no person ohould, under the impression that the reversal of the prohibibition vote alters the general aspect and bearing of the law, venture to sell liquor without a lioen.se, and that until I am satisfied that the opinion I have formed is erroneous, or the Act has been amended, I shall feel it my duty to inflict as grave penalties as ever for an infraction of chialaW'f <#S£?O, £10. £I.Q, £fr given away for a fugle guess. Send stamp for particulars and oirouUro to Box \% P. 0., Wellington.

The week's mission at the Presbyterian ' Church began on Sunday. The services whjch were of course special, were conducted by the Rev. W» Grant, of Lees! on, and were largely attended. In the morning ti-.e rev. gerftleman, with John the Baptist's mission for his theme, delivered a most btirnug appeal, both to the unconverted and to apathetic believers, and m the evening, m the course of an eloquent sermon, drew an admirably instructive and attractive p cture of Christ, pourtraying H.s character m speaking color. The services will be carried on nightly during i,he week. On Tuesday, Mr Grant will devote special attention to the missionary movement among the students. Mr W. Courtney, of Taranaki, who is on an immigration mission m England, writes to the Taranaki //a aid that so far seventy I persons have paid deposits, and purpose i oming out to New Zealand with him. These include some better-class housekeepers, governesses, and lady helps, one blacksmith, one butcher, one waiter, one dreaamaker, one milliner, twenty-five cadets, one draper's assistant, one ohemist, two school teachers, one coal miner and family, one gardener and family, and a gentleman looking for invest ment. Two others with means cried off, and a good family of six did the same. Apparently this will be Mr Courtney's last trip, as he says:— " The Government should do something themselves to advertise the colony. I have done my share, and leave ib now for someone else to do." There was another alarm of fire to-day. The grass on the railway plantation reserve, just opposite the range of 6hops m East ■Street which is terminated northwards by Mr Joseph Sealy's, had caught fire shortly after the eleven train south passed, and as it Rpread rapidly the firebell was rung. Twelve minutes after the fi st toll the i brigade was on the spot with their steamer, bufi it was some time before water was .available at the Moore Street corner. When it did get down the steam engine made short work of the fire. Mr R. Elston had just returned from the fire m East Street when he found the grass between the Templar Hall and the Triangle buildings was burn ing. The fire had got a good hold, but with the assistance of Messrs Hanrahan Bros, and Elston managed to put it out before any damage was done. Tho only water available was got from Messrs Hanrahan's pump. Hid the discovery not been made when it was, serious damage must have resulted. The imaru Htrald records that on Friday evening, Mr Stanley, late constable at .Pleasant Point, and now aettled at Rakaia, was entertained at a banquet at Mr Ang land's Railway hotel. The Rev Stanley Hinson occupied the chair, and m proposing the first toast, " The guest of the evening," said that they were gathered together to bid good-bye to Mr Stanley, and to express their good wishes for his future welfare. He spoke m laudatory terms of Mr Stanley and his family, and said that it gave him great pleasure to present to Mrß Stanley, on ! behalf of the friendß and well-wißhera at Pleasant Point, the handsome tea and coffee service that had baen . purchased for the purpose. The service consisted of five pieces, suitably inscribed, and made a very beautiful present. Mr S *nley responded on behalf of Mrs Stanley, and briefly thanked the donors for their parting gift. He said that both Mrs Stanley and himself would, after many years of residence, carry away pleasant memories of the district where they had made numerous friends. A number of toaata were proposed, and all the speakers wished Mr Stanley and hia family future happiness and success. The proceed ing were brought to a close by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Holloway's Piils.— -Changes of tempera ture & weather frequently upset persons who are not careful of their health, and particu lar m their diet. These corrective, purify ing, . and gentle aperient pills are the best remedy for all defective action of the diges tive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway's Fills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed wuh baser matter, and on that account are peculiarly adapted for the young, deJicite, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame m the past, so it will preserve it m the future by ;ta renovating and invigorating qualities, and the impossibility of its doing harm.

Tinwald Racing Club.

The following are the nominations re ceived for- the above-club's meeting to be held on New Year's Day. New Year's Gift, Beven furlongs. Remorse Admiralty I Te Aro Misß Orwell Apremont-Zephyr Diploma f colt Pactolus ' Bimetallist Molly Darling Bizarre Venom Rustic Vogengang Liberty Vanilla Mount Clare , -Taurima Lord Stansbury Annoyance Tale of War PoNir Race, four furlongs. Minister Little Duchaea Corringa Bot Fly Golden Tresses Dandy Dandyetta Motherless Loo . Mania Phyllis Whopper Luoy Glitters Roaie O'Shea Roseagnew Doubtful Lady Guy Nigger The Judge Seabreeze II Cissy Welbeck 1 Pickles Tinwald Cup, of 60 soys ; 1£ mile. Nicholas Marquis of Zetland Skirmisher Grand Cross Warrington Maximus Chaos Trot, two miles. Flora WeßterHeld Statesman " Ringwood Toby The Nun Tralee Wharfdale Bed of Stone Sain Waihi , J. E. Rptciv The Boy • Minnie Big Mick Belfast Girl Black Oak Kauriki Belfast Pat Bailor Boy Highland Lass Katipo Welter Handicap, one m : le. Nicholas , Vogengang IV Aro Mount Clare ,:> Rosehill Taurima Deceit Tale of War Pactolus Annoyance Diploma Battlefield Flying Handicap, of 40 soys ; six furlongs. Remorse Bizarre Miss Orwell Rustic Lord Charles Perkinette Warrington Alcestis Diploma ' Vanilla Bimetallisb Lord SUnsbury Pactolus Grand Cross Molly Darling . Field Marshal j Marquis of Zetland

The Fire on the Barque Alice

» 0 Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, December 12. The fire on the barque Alice evidently occurred through spontaneous combustion among flax kowed m the 'tween decks, and a large portion of cargo stowed thepe has been destroyed. The vessel on'y required 250 bales of wool to complete her loading, bub the whole cargo will have to 'be dis charged for the purpose of drying,' and until that is done the full extent of the damage cannot be asceitained. The barque Alice was only insured for about 10,000 dols. The pirgq on board and ready for shipment is insured for about $6000, the South British and China Traders ofjlces having the principal lines. About fifty bales of fjax have been actual 'y destrpyed. A large quantity has been saturated with water, but will be dried. A quantity of the deck planking and beams of the vessel have been so badly charred that they will have to be replaced and, as other repairs altto have to be effected, it will be some time before the barque is ready for sea. There is a difference of opinion between t he officers of >the vessel aud the agents as to the cause of the outbreak. The officers are confident that it was the result of spon taneous combustion, but the agents are equally confident that it was caused by a ogark frpm the galley fire. Experts declare that'tjie -flax which was being shipped on the Alice Was the 'bW quality jjhat few eyer been «*port«d from tho colony, ' *

FIRES.

«. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received Dec mbnr 14, 10 40 a.m.) iVJ EiiBOUBNE, December 14 Afiredestroyed Olarke's felinongory, South Hamilton, aud a large quantity of wool. The damage is about £5000 Hobaut, December 14 A disastrous fire occurred at Germanstown, Mount Lyeli. It started m the bush near a mine where smelters were at work, and spread to the town ship of Fengahana, totally destroying one side of the main street. Fuhy sixty families were burned out, includ ing many business places. The damage is estimated at £15,000. A miner named Brent was burned to deith. The fire surrounded his camp, and be with two mates tried to escape. Brent is known to have failed, and the other two are reported missing. The town presents a scene of desolation, people taking refuge m the public halls. A fire at Invermany almost totally destroyed the Tasmania soap and candle works. Tiie damage is unknown but it is heavy.

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

Wakaiuii Main and Side Schools. The fol'owing are the Inspector's reports on the Wakanui Main and Side Schools, examined October 28 and 29 respectively : — WAKANUI MAIN. PASS SUBJECTS.

(Marks CLASS SUBJECTS. :— - 0 to 100) Grammar ,  40 History ... ... 35 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 75 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc. ... ... ... ... 60 Mental Arithmetic ... ... ... 20 ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. ■Repetition and Recitation — Very fair. Drill and Exercise? — Fair. Singing — None. Needlework— Very good. " Comprehension of reading lesgous— Fair, Organisation.— Standards VI. and III.' Mr William Dickie, master ; Standards ll.' L, and Pupil classes, Miss Charlotte J. Hill' mistress. • ' General Remarks — The main part of the work submitted at examination is satisfac tory, but m the three higher standards there are certain subjects m which a belter style of answering is much to be desired. Contributory negligence on the part of some parents is still evidenced m the irregular and unpunctu il attendance of a few children, and possibly accounts for much of the short coming. Standards VI. and V. make a o red it able appearance m all "pass " subjects save arithmetic. Standard IV. is backward m reading, arithmetic, composition and geography. Its dictation, writing and drawing are very fair. Standard 111. shows some tendeucy to weakness m spoiling, bat is otherwise a good class. Standard 11. has received commendable preparation, and Standard 1., though riot specially strong, may fairly claim promotion. The prepara tory, show very fair progress for the time spent at school. — Taos. Ritchie, Inspector.

WAKANUI SIDE.

I PASS SUBJECTS.

CLASS SUBJECTS. JiOOi ° Grammar 50 History - .50 Geography (Standard 2 only) No. S. 11. Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc. ... 45 Mental Arithmetic 30 Repetition and recitation — Very fair. I>rill and exercises — None. Singing— Simple songs. Needlework— None. Comprehension of reading lessouß— Fair, . Mr Matthew J, Kerr, sole teacher. General Remarks. — This little school makes a pleasing appearance m examination. In the more median ical subjects, such as writing and drawing, the performance io very good indeed, while satisfactory pro noiancy is shown m those portions of the work which make' some demand upon the intelligence of the pupils, and the skill of the teioher. — Thos. Ritchie, Inspector.

CRICKET.

« — . AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN V. FIFTEEN OF TASMANIA. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Hobart, December 14 The Tasmanians, m their second innings, mide ?11 — Burns 27, Savigny and McLeod 26 each: The Australian eleven made the 54 required for the loss of three wickets. " T ' ' ;

COMMERCIAL.

Jlesars palgety and Company, Limited, have received fro m their head office the following cablegram, dated .London Ejec.lo : — " Wool — Sales glosed fairly g,nima!ted, but lately reported rates are hardly maintained. The total available (inc}udibg old stocks) '. Colonial (Australian and Cape) wg,a 199,000 bales, of which Borne 67,000 bales "were sold for Home consumption, 90.00Q for the Con tinent, 22.0Q0 for America, and leaving 20,000 bales to be carried forward to the next series. For greasy merino fleece, good combing, prices are on the average § per cpnt to § per cent higher than closing rates of last series, also for good greasy merino combing pieces, For greasy merino fleece, medium and inferior, at par to 5 per cent higher ; medium and inferior scoured wools, 5 per cent higher j and crosabreds at par to 5 per cent higher. Good scoured wools, change, if any, ia m favour of sellers."

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Preas Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. A Fatal Capsize. London, December 12 During a equal 1 m _the JBristol Channel n German vessel named Rajah capsized, and seventeen of those on board were drowned. Venezuela Boundary Treaty. In Venezuela there are complaints that the treaty with respect to the Boundary dispute contains no pro vision of sovereignty", aud ah agitation is being raised. Mr Olney, Secretary of State for the United States, declines to modify the terms of the treaty without British consent. The Scott Libel Case. Kast, a groom, one of the defend ants m the Scott libel action, is dead. Arrests m Moscow. St. Peteksburg, December 12 Fifteen hundred arrests have been made m Moscow m order to .prevent students commemorating the Khod nisky disaster. Great Britain and Russia. The Nqvosti newspaper considers that an entente cordiale with Great Britain is mostly desired. The Russo Chinese Treaty It is stated that the Russo-Ohinese treaty merely ensures Russia m build ing and working the Siberian railway iud its extension to Manchuria. Disastrous Collapse of a House. Madrid, December 12 A large house collapsed at Jerez, burying a hundred people. Up to the present eleven bodies have been recovered. The Salier'g Death Roll. The galier's steering gear was disabled during a hurricane the same nisht as she left Oorunna. The death roll totals to 280, and of these thirty bodies, including that of the captain, have been washed ashore. It is believed that the accident was caused by the cargo shifting. Rumoured Escape of IHurad. Berlin, December 13. The Berliner Tageblatt gives currency to a rumour that ex-Sultan Murad of Turkey has escaped. Archbishop Redwood. Rome, December 12. His. Holiness the Pope gave an audience to Archbishop Redwood, of Wellington. Malversation of Funds. Reports, instigated by the Govern ment, prove that charity funds have been largely used for political purposes, and that there have been lavish outlays by public officers under Signor Grispi's Cabinet. Fatal Boiler Explosion. Shanghai, December 12. After the steamer Saghalien left Hong Kong, a boiler burst, and all the stokers on duty at the time were killed. The Sultan Protests, Constanopinopee; December 12. The Sultan protests against Presi dent Cleveland's reference to Armenian outrages, m his message to Congress. The Transvaal. Pbbtoria, December 12. The Volksraad has been prorogued. In his speech, President Kruger ex pressed pacific intentions towards the whole of Europe.

Australian.

The Federation Question. Sydney, December 13. The Premier has decided to proceed with the Federal Convention without Queensland, and says m the event of & larger scheme of federation being obtainable he will then take steps to bring New South Walesinto the Federal Council. He asserts that he does not intend to allow the subject to become moribund. Melbourne, December 14. The Federal Council meets at Hobart on January 26. Another Murder. About six weeks ago a man named Phillips mysteriously disappeared at Oassillis, 256 miles north of Sydney. The police and a number of his friends formed a search party, and they came on charred bones, near which were a number of buttons and buckles. The remains are believed to be those of Phillips, The examination of the ( skull showed that death was the result of a bullet, but there is no clue to the perpetrators of the crime.

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Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy especially valuable for croup and whooping cough. It will give prompt relief tnd is safe and pleasant. We have sold it 'or several years and it has never failed to £ive the most perfect satisfaction. G. W. Sroharda, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by the. Ass*



Wanted. FOR Sale or to Let, a good Four Roomed Cottage, close to Uampatead SchooJ. Rent 5s per week. — Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred St-reet, Ashburton. 12 95 BARGAINS m Earthenware this month at Carson and Co.'s. First-class goods. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call tit Mellor's Zeulandia Boot Store. Fire Brigades' Competition. "YT"THERE, Oh where, is that Cheap YV Boot Shop? Mkllor's Zealaudia Boot Store. NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 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 '. AsWmrwn Domain, Dec. 16. 'ANTED Known— The Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— We have justopened a line of cheap all wool Suits and Trousers. Good cut and splendid value. Tennis and working Shirts m great variety. —Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known— Mellor s Sale surpassing anything ever heard of m Ashburton 10 . . ■■■> *tr 2T,Z. Champions will Compete. /^HRLSTMAS numbers of Youug Ladies \_J Journals, Graphic, London News, j Pears' Annual, and others. New volumes of Girls' and Boys' Annuals, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, Sunshine, Little Folks, etc. A choice assortment of Christ- mas and New Year Cards, at tempting prices. — Andre wes, Anderson & Co, W"E lead, follow who may. Children's Silppers Is. Mellor's Tancred street. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children s Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buiidings. Children's Sports* MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Sb >oter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Lauies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's. WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known — Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, 1b 9d per pair, worth much more. — W. H. Collier. WANTED Known — Alterations ' and .Additions to our Show Rooms now completed. Special display of Millinery for the Holiday Season. A late shipment of jailor Straws to be sold cheap. — Mitchell and Turner. PHASES OF IHE MOQtf December— Now Moon , , ... 55 21 a.m Fitst Quarter . 12 U 59 ,«.m Full Moon 20 3 35 p.m List Quar.'er 27 11 38 p.m



Business Notices. TJBE CHftfVTMAS HOLIDAYS. NEW ZEALAND ri LOTHING Tj^ ACfOBY. L'ght Summer Coats from 6s 6d Light Summer Suits from 10s 6d Light Washing Vests, sliglitly soiled 2s 6d Light Blue Serge Suits for Summer wear 16s 6d Boyß' Washing Suits, all sizes 4s 6d SPECIAL PURCHASE. Boyß' Drill Suits, all sizes 6s 9d, usual price 10a 6d. FuK TRAVELLING. Portmanteaux from 10i 6d Steel Trunks from 10s 6d Gladstone Bags, Black and Nut Brown. STRAW~HATS. Boys' Straw Hats Is, the best value m Ashburton Men's Panama Hats Is. BOOTS &T&HOES. . Men's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes, best quality 5s 6d ■ , Men's Leather Shoes 7s 6d, splendid value Men'o Light Boots for summer wear 8s 6d NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. ALEX. HENDRY Manager. _ - ? a ' <j o w r^ rt M g ■ II »- ° OS H og as S <S o „ pq go " Id sI- W S ■r ■£ gslPm « ! I °§ n. i § 11 .b :« ■§« < rt i« B M Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. Tuesday — Teachers' meeting, 7.30 r J hursday— Confirmation class (all the candidates), 7 30 p.m. Friday — Short service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir practice, 8 p.m. Saturday— Confirmation class, 2 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 p.m.-DROMORE. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON. Wanted. T\J BW BOOKS— The Grey Man, Crochet, 1M The Sealskin Cloak, Bolder Words, The Rose of Allandale, Stabjes, The Next Crusade, Cromie, Sappers and Miners, 0. M. Fenn, London Pride, Braddon, Christmas Numbers and Magazines, Christmas apd New Year Cards.— H. M. Jones, A FULL assortment of new Veilings m white, black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove—The Victory— only 23 6d. The best glove m New Zealand for the money. — -Ai Ohb. 11 124 rnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt I. that you get Good Value for you -money at Mellor's. BULBS. BULBS,— AII the choicest varieties from £d per dozen.— FLET- CHER Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton rpHE early bird catches the early worm JL so call at Mbllor'b Cheap Boot-Sale DERWENT Potatoes.— We have m Stock a few sacks of Prime Derwent Potatow^-FLBTOHMB Bbos., East Street, Ashburten. T" HEARD a man say that Jailor is selling X Boots Wonderfully Cheap. WANTED Known— What the people say. That Andrew Orr' has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots m Canterbury. 11 125 NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip ?eeds. ' The favorite sorts at low prices. — Carson and Co. * 10 ! IF YOU WANT the Neweßt and Nicest Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mas A&cobn's. Dresses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to to sold m twenty-one days at Mellor's. MILLINERY— Ladies should inspect the new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English Corsetß : all new and up to date. — A. Okr. 11 126 WANTED Known--Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery, and Millinery — W. H. Collier. WANTED— Every Lady m Ashburton to see our Window of Blouse Goods, bought at a big discount, and selling at less than wholesale prices.— Mitchell a»p Tprnkr. STUD^f Economy and patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. XTJ7 ANTED KnowWThat J. ' &9?89N VV ft 1^ just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very 1 reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at onoo at Moison's premier tore, Bait Street, Ashburton



Business Notices GOOD WASHING PRINT, 3£d. WHITE MCSLIN, 3s lid per doz. AT G. J. NEILL'S. A. BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DREW'S FOR 6s lid AT G. J. NEILL'S, Flanhe!ettes 3£d yard. The Best Turkish TOWELS m Ashburton are at— G. J. NEILL'S. BOYS' Navy Blue Sailor Suits 4s lid, Men's Tweed Trousers 5s lid, Men'b Heavy C lonial Tweed Suits 25s 6d, at G. J. NEILL'S. Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4s lid. Ladies' two^trap Shoes, A3 lid. G. J. NEILL'S. Ladies', Maids', and Children's TAN SHOES of Every Description, at Very Low Prices, , •■■• ■ f AT G. J. NEILL'S, PRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, JBAST STREET. WE HAVE PURCHASED A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK f OF LIGHT PEINTS PAKE CREPONS MUSLINS CORDETTES i ETC, ETC. mHESE GOODS ARE PERFECTLY FRESH AND NEW, and the LateßC Stuffs for BLOUSES. SEE WINDOWS FOR PRICES.; _' IViITCHELL & TURNER'S. NEW FIRM -:- -.- -.- - : . ... .;- NEW FIRM SAVE MONEY BY DEALING WITH MITCHELL & BRODRIBB NO BAD DEBTS. NO OLD STOOK THAT AOOFMULA.TE3 BY YEA.RS of BUSINESS THE Public should only consider what they can save by dealing with a Oash Firm, where they do not have to pay for the great losses that are occasioned by Bad Debts. & BRODRIBB BUY AND SELL FOR OASH, THEREFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO GIVE BETTER VALUE THAN ANY OTHER PLAOE IN ASHBURTON. — A Few Quotations will be Convincing — Brown IRibbed Pants (heavy) Is 6d -worth Ladies' Hose, fast colors, plain and ribbed, 1b lid 6d P»* r Men's Socks 6d— worth 9d White and Brown Turkish Towe's, only 6d Harvester Hats Bid— worth la White Calico, grand value, at 2s lld--12yds Bluchef Boots 4s lid— grand value The Beat Value for Flannelettes m Heavy ' Shooters 9s lid— worth 12s 6d ABhburton. Ladies' Gem !*hoes, Ppeoial, 4s lid— worth Heavy Twill, 4s lid dozen-worth 7d a yd 6 8 6d A Splendid Line of Corsets, all sizes, at Hairline Tweed Trousers 8s 6d— cheap at Is lid ■«->• -'— iQ a £4 The Best Assortment of Sunshades m town, Men's Felt Hats from 2s 61 from Is We have the Choicest Assortment of Hatß Ladies' Sailor Straws, all shades and shapes, m town. from 9d each — Pick your own shape 12yds Strong Print for 3s lid— Cheap at 6s and trimming, and have your A Beautiful Summer Tweed Is Id, double Millinery done Free of Charge. width TXJLL RANGES OF KAIAPOI AND MOSGIEL OLOTHING. MEASURED GABMEISTS A SPECIALTY. i 498 (JI3 FULt. fiUJT FROM tttJS O-L> MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, EAJ&T SWEET, j