The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1896. CURRENT TOPICS.

♦ — The population statistics for the colonies tor the year 1895 have reached the hands of our Auck population of land morning contem- AUBTRALABIA. porary -which thus summarises the results. The figures show that while last year there was a general increase of 2-04 per cent, m the population of Austra lasia, New South Wales held an in crease of 211 per cent, something m excess of the average, its increase numbering 26,420, of whom 2719 were due to immigration. This addition occurred notwithstanding some exodus to Western Australia, which added no less than 19,163 to its population, being equal to an increase of 23-35 per cent. Queensland is going ahead steadily, having an increase of 15,395, or 3'4Q per cent. Tasmania last year also made rather more than the aver age progress. New Zealand's increase is 12,578, or I*B3 per cent. ; South Australia's 5003, or 1 43 per cent. ; and Victoria's 2666, or 022 per cent, only. These figures for the year on the whole reflect the movement of popu-, Ution since the census was taken m April, 1891. During that time New South Wales added 145,000 to its popu lation, New Zealand 72,400, Queens land 66,000, Western Australia 51,000, Victoria 41,000, South Aus tralia 37,000, and Tasmania 14,000.

The following'information with respect to the movements and suppoied inten» tiona of the SIR WEBTBY PERCEVAL, late Agent* General is supplied by the London correspondent of the New Zealand Herald : — " It is very widely believed here that Sir Westby Perceval was been invited to fill Sir Patrick Buckley's place m the Seddon Ministry, and to accept a seat m the Legislative Council, but that Sir Westby has positively declined the offer. I need hardly say that Sir Westby himself is absolutely mute on the subject, and is not to be " drawn " into either affirmative or negative. But certain rumours hay* reached London from New Zealand, and are freely discussed m the Oity. On ail hands it is held that Mr Seddon and his Ministry would be extremely lucky if they could secure the accession of the Agent-General to thrir ranks, bat the opinion is freely uttered that S»r Westby would make a great mistake if he allowed himielf to bo drawn mto

an administration whose tide is on the ebb. Those who know him und his works here are convinced that should he decide to re-enter New Zealand politics, he has a much better career before him than that of one joint m the Seddon tail. Personally I have the strongest reason to believe that the offer was definitely made to Sir Westby, and - was as definitely de clined by him. At present he has not made up his mind whether or when be will return to New Zealand. Should he determine to go, it will not be earlier than autumn. And if I were m the mood to prophesy I should predict that whatever may be his future course m politics, he will not be found m either of the two parties into which the pre sent House of Representatives is divided."

The following description of the town of Kassala which is just now being be sieged by Osman Digna, kassala. and a force of 13,000 men, is clipped from the columns of an exchange. Kassala is the capital of the Taka country, on the confines of Abyssinia, and wasformerly the great depdt upon that frontier for Egyptian -troops and military stores. Kassala is situated at the base of a mountain of the same name, 3500 feet above the level of the country. It is a walled town, surrounded by a ditch and flanking towers, and containing about 8000 or 10,000 inhabitants. The houses and walls are of unburnt brick, smeared with clay and cow dung. The town is not very- old, having been built about the year 1840, after the Taka district had been conquered and annexed to Egypt. The fortifications, 1 although said to be of little use against cannon, are considered by the Arabs as impregnable. The walls are of solid mud and sunburnt bricks, carefully loopholed for musketry, while the deep fosse by which it is surrounded is a safeguard against a sudden surprise. The engineering precautions were rendered necessary by the ferocity of the Arabs, -who fought the Egyptians with great determination for some years before they were finally subdued. Although m those days the weapons of all the Arab tribes were the simple sword and lance, they defended their country against the regular troops of Egypt until they were completely defeated by a scarcity of water, against which there could be no resistance. The Egyptians turned the course of the river Gash, and entirely cut off the supply from one portion of the country, while they inundated another. This was effected by an immense dam formed of the stems of the dome palms, as a double row of piles, while the interior was rendered watertight by a lining of mattiDg filled with sand.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Germany has a war footing of 2,700,000 men. One million eggs are brought in>« London daily from Italy alone. The Monowai with the inward 'Frisco mall arrived at Auckland at) 1 a.m. yester day. A boy of fourteen, who appeared m a London police court, scood 6ft 3in m height. In London 861 streets are named . Victoria after the Queen, besides which there are 167 Queenatreets. Little alligatora are admired as drawing room pets m some of the fashionable houses of Paris. The British Isles comprise no fewer than 100 separate islands and Islets, without counting mere jutting rocks or isolated pinnacles. The smallest salary paid to a head of 0 civilised Government is £3 a year, to the President ot the Republic of Andorra, m the Pyrenees. The regular monthly meeting of the Ashburtoo High School Board takes place to-morrow at 3 p.m. at Mr Braddell'a office. •< . In the oh arches of the Anglican com munion m this diocese yesterday special prayers were offered np on behalf of the . persecuted Chrfotiann of Armenia. Netting trout m Lakes Ohau, Tekapo, Pukaki, and Alezandrina, is to be per mitted under the supervision of the Geraldine Acclimatisation Society. A London syndicate has secured the right to bore for petroleum over a large area of country, about fifteen miles north east of Stratford ' The annual meeting of the ABhburton Rifles takes place at the orderly room to-morrow evening at. 9 o'clook. The attendance of every member is required. A couple celebrated their golden wedding m Georgia, surrounded by their 10 children and 21 grandchildren. There had nob been a death m the family for 50 years. Large movements of sheep are the order of the day. On Sunday evening. a special train of sixty trucks, drawn by two engines, and carrying 4500 sheep, passed throngh Ash burton southwards. The sheep had been collected m the northern district, and were intended for the re stocking of one of the Dalgetty runs decimated by the severe weather of l»8t winter. Another heavy tiatn of fat sheep wenc north this morning to the freezing works. Oamaru. has a champion mean man o^ its own. Driving along a suburban road he missed his coat, which contained a number of bank notes. Full of anxiety he returned, inquiring as he went, and at last found a workman who had picked up the coat, and was keeping it till the owner should come. He carefully examined the contents of the pookets, found them all right, and drove off * Thank you ' was the full extent of his gratitude. The usual mouthy meeting of the Female Orange Lily Lodge, No 6, was held m the Orange Hall, Burnett street, on Thursday evening. The Lodge was opened, m due form by Sister Huffam, Presidenb of the Lodge, supported by the Grand Lodge representative, Bro Patter* son. Two candidates were balloted for and one proposed for membership. Correspondence was read from Aio 3 'Victoria,' FL.O.L, also from the Star of Ashburton, L.0.L.,N0 23. Reference was made to the loss by death of the late sister Mrs Jewitt, and a vote of sympathy was p»6sed to Mr Jewitt m his great bereavement. All business being done, the Lodge was closed until the last Thursday In April. HoiiiowAY's Pills and Ointment.— lt is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off m mines and tunnels, and those 'who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work 'day after day m such vitiated atmospheres, suffer m health and strength m consequence. The chest and liver often become dogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitating great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, as they carry off all effete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are also invaluable for costive bowels and for all bilious disorders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all mioner oUored.

England imports more than 500,000.0001 eggs annually. Mr Hall-Jcmes, Minister for Railways* at tho Instance of Mr Flatman, M.H.K., has arranged for the issne of tickets at excursion fares to teachers and school* ohildren during the harvest holidays. The annual meeting of tha Ashburton Art Society for election of officers and general business is appointed for Wednes day next, at 8 p m at Gates' School of Music, Saunders' Buildings. _: An excellent idea m oonneotion with the general movement for the relief of the sufferers by the Brunnerton disaster has been started by the ladies of Timaru, who meet this afternoon to help to make up mourning garments for the widows and orphan*, and ask for contributions of any black material, including drapers' rem> nants. Many stories are told how fortunes have been made m the golden west (says an Adelaide paper). Here is one which is vouched for as correct. A man named Rudolf is the successful digger, and he was originally m the German navy. He was taken ill m Sydney, and for some months was an inmate of the Sydney Hospital. When he came out he shipped on one of the Adelaide Steamship Com pany's boats a.Ban A 8., served before the mast for a few months, and then he left his employment.- Becoming 'hard up,' he stowed away m the steamer Adelaide, bound for West Australia, about eighteen months ago, and landed at Fremantle with seven shillings m. his possession. He made his way to Ooolgardie goldfields, where ha was successful m his Bearch for reefs, and recently sold one claim to an English syndicate for £26,060. He has another under offer for £12,000.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS.

London, March 28 Butter, Danish, 995. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, reports ' the following cable advice under date 28th March : — Rabbit; Skins— Market is languid. Best deaeriptions hare declined Id per lb since last report. Frozen Meat — Lamb market weaker. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth per caroaße 5d per lb. Batter— Market w«ak. Fine qualities range from 963 to 100s per owt.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydnby, March 29 Wo»ii.— The clearing up wool sales con tinue to attract the keenest competition. During the last fortnight 2200 baiea were sold, and there have been strong evidences that the offerings were far below the capacity of buyers. All good lines, showed a distinct advance over the last fortnightly sales. Gbain. — Prices of local Wheat are purely nominal. New Zealand is worth 3s Sd to 3a 9d. The city millers have not yet tried New Zealand wheat, being well stocked with CaUfornian and local, bub those who have tried it speak well of the quality, and say it is decidedly better than some of the previous year. Feed lines are steady. Potatoes are m imaller supply, and are firm and advanc ing. Bacon and cheese are dull New Zealand cheeße 6d to 6sd~. New Zealand onions are very firm at £6 103 to £7. Melbourne, March 28 Dullness still marks the import market, and no improvement can be looked for till the opening of next mqn(h. Wheat, mode rate enquiry at 5s 2d to psSd ; oats, dull.

CABLE NEWS.

UOHB ASB FOItEICtX ! S A NEW ZEALAND MINING COMPANY. London, March 28 The Hauraki Associated Gold Reefs Company, with a 'capital of £100,000, is being floated. Half of the shares > are offered to the public. A BANK BILL PASSED. The English, Scottish, and Aus ( tralian Bank Bill passed its final stages , m the House of Lords. AN IMPERIAL ZOLLVEREIN. ' Lord Jtosebery speaking.at Hudders ' field, said that an Imperial Zo'lverein ' scheme demanded grave consideration, especially with regard to freetrade and foreign trade. , A CHINESE LOAN. A Chinese loan of ten millions has > been issued at 93£. I A FATAL FIRE. Calcutta, March 27 , A square mile of streets m the , Kidderpore quarter of Calcutta was i destroyed by fire. A large number of natives were burned to death.

AUSTRALIAN.

RESIGNATION OF A MINISTER, .Adklaidb, March 29 Persistent rumours are being circu lated that the Hon. J . A. Oockburn has resigned m consequence of the Hospital trouble. When questioned on the matter, the Premier told the interviewer to go to the devil. THE GAMBLING EVILS, Ac. Sydney, March 28 The Colonial Secretary informed a deputation representing the Council of the churches that the Government would next session introduce legisla tion to effectively deal with gambling and dancing saloon evils, and raise the age of consent from, fourteen to sixteen years. , DIAMOND-FIELDS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, March 29 The Australian diamond mines pro prietary of fiingera has obtained the result of a parcel of stones sent to Amsterdam for treatment. When cut, some diamonds proved to be of very fiae quality. A consignment, also proved, has been taken from ground overlaying that m which the large diamonds were found, so that there are good prospects of important develop ments m the early future. MORE GOLD. An. extraordinary rich reef has been discovered at Black Creek, Turn berumba. Forty-four pounds of stone yielded 8720z of gold, another parcel of four pounds yielded 15oz. It is also stated that lumps of gold were taken out of some sinkings up to a pound m ! weight, but the details are meagre. A big rush has set m, and the country is pegged out for miles. Pjerxh, March 28 Excitement runs high over the re turn of the Hart party from a second visit to the Lovet and Menzies mines, Dandabys district. Glowing accounts after the first visit were discounted m influential quarters, and the field was declared a duffer. From the second visit they return more enthusiastic

than previously, and as an earnest bring back some splendid specimens. One member of the party stated that ha had found a veritable mountain of gold.

The Matabele Rising.

WBTTTES KILLED AND ; ' MUTILATED. DESPATCH of REINFORCE MENTS. Capetown, March 26 Sir Hercules Robinson has sent rein forcements of police to Baluwayo. Mr Rhodes is hastening to Balu wayo. Several white Bettlers m the out lying districts have been killed, and their bodies fearfully mutilated; It is now stated that orders given for the eradication of the rinderpest excited the Matabele and caused the rising. The native police induced the rising and deserted with 700 rifles. Since the outbreak. Captain Spreckby and Mr Selous have twice defeated the rebels with considerable loss. March 27. Seven whites were killed at Matoppo Hill, and four others are missing! The rest of the settlers took irafuge m laagers, and thus preserved their lives. The . rising was caused by a witch doctor. A mountain patrol engaged the rebels near, Bulu way o, the foro>er losing seven men. Mr Selous is taking a strong force to punish the natives. .

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIA]* LORD BRASSEY'S YACHT. Sydney, March 30 Lord Brassey's yacht Sunbeam has arrived here. FATAL ACCIDENT. While the members of the Kiama Volunteers were practising with a Nordenfeldtgun, aboy named Williams, ten years old, ran m front. His head waa blown off. A companion who followed him had a narrow escape. THE HOSPITAL TROUBLE. Adelaide, March 30 Writing to the Chairman of the honorary staff of the Hospital the Premier says: — "The staff complain of imputations against them. This complaint is sought to be justified by my words ' talking of doctors reminds me of death they are so intimately associated with, although it is said the kind earth covers the mistakes of doctors to a greater extent than the Mistakes of other men.' These re marks are simply an elaboration of a trite saying, and were used jocularly. Nothing was farther from my thoughts than to seriously reflect on the pro fession." With regard to the expres sion about Dr Way, the Premier says though he was provoked it was not one he ought to have used, and he cheer fully withdrew it. SOAKIET FEVER. Albany, March 30 Arrived — Orizaba. Passengers for New Zealand — Messrs Bowen, Evans, and Fielden. The vessel has been quarantined, having scarlet fever aboard.

SPORTING.

♦ THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE. London, March 27 Following is the result of the Grand National Steeplechase. Mr T), G, M. Campbell's Tho Soarer . . 1 Mr C. Greeof ell's Father O'Flynn 2 Mr W. C Keeping's Biscuit ...3

THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

London, March 29 Oxford won the Univereity boat race by little more than half a length, after what is described as an historic struggle. The Cambridge crew, who started warm f&vorites at 2 to 1 on, led by three quarters of a length at the soap works, and had increased their advantage to a length and a half at Chiswick. Oxford, however, stuck gamely to their work and at Barnes' there was only a length between the boats. Some rough water was met with at this part of the river, which caused the Cambridge crew to row very unevenly, the result being that Oxford gradually crept up and won a most exciting race. There was a fair wind, bat hail and tain fell throughout the progress of the race. Time-20min» [Oxford has now won 30 and Cambridge 22 races, the 1877 contest being a dead heat.] "

Athletic Notes.

By Sprinter. Since writing my last notes, several new pedestrians have put m an appearance on the track. Morgan is going well, MoTeague has considerably improved over the hurdles, and should keep lower on the stiaks when clearing them. There are five entries for the mile walk. Goodwin, che champion of Auatralia will compete. Our local walkers, Messrs Tucker, Leggett, Claridge, and Broad will have to go to win. Claridge is getting into good nick, and fit and well on the day will shake them up. Shearman, Broad, Henry, Cheeseman, McTeague, Tucker, Rickman, Curtis, and Thiele are all looking m the pink of condition. .Next wesk fast work will have to be indulged m. Plenty of starting is necesiary, as a man breaking away causes a great deal of trouble to the starter. Look out for final notes next week.

England and Egypt.

+ Cairo, March 27. General Kitchener remains at Akasheh until the railway is completed to that point. The. camels and caralry will advance to Surada, where a body of a thousand dervishes is reported to have appeared. London, March 26 Canada has offered to send a cavalry regiment to join the Soudan expedition.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

London, March 27. Private letters are being received from colonists, warning England that grave events are pending at the Cape, and it is thought possible that a Boer and^ Afrikander rising will take place against the British at no distant date

THE BRUNNERTON DISASTER.

RECOVERY OF THE BODIES. THE FUNERAL. Grbyjjouth, March 29 All Saturday the work of rescue was iontinued, and it was very pitiful to ice the wives and mothers identifying md claiming the bodies of tbeir hus mnds and sons. A settled melancholy leemcd to have fallen on all ; everything . tfas calm, and there was no scene of \ny kind. After 8 a.m. on Saturday ;he bodies were brought out quickly, md by 11 o'clock the same night sixty four had been recovered. One m yet missing, supposed to be that of Kent, though it is not certaiu, as one body recovered, thought to be that of Ander son from its position m the mine, was aarecognisable. A great many bodies were mutilated, some entirely beyond recognition, and they were only proved Dy the clothing or gome distinguishing nark. Kent is supposed to be buried mder a fall of stone, and 20f t» oi driv ing is expected before the body is reached. Owing to the calamity, 3usinesß of all kinds and shipping are it a standstill. Telegrams of sympathy md forwarding money for the relief fund are coming m fast. From the appearance of the bodies it is evident that some were killed out right by the shock of the explosion, while others were'suffocated by choke damp. The bodies were found m. all kinds of positions, some m holes and crevices m the rock and coal, and others with coats. on and can m hand, and some with picks at the face. II is evident tbat after the explosion some had made a rush to get out, but were overtakes by the gas and suffocated. One man was found with his head wrapped m a bag, another with his whole body wrapped m canvas. The latter was also much mutilated. Some of the bodies were completely naked, and others only half clad. Several horses were killed and completely disembowelled, and the stench 'arising is awful. Owing to the machinery being broken by the explosion, the pumps are not working, and the watar is rising rapidly m the mine. If Kent is not found soon he will be covered with water, and then it will not be possible to recover the body till the mine is again worked. Many men had their hands to their heads when found as if warding off a blow. In places the pillars are blown out, and the mine there presents a very wrecked appearance, while at others there is no evidence of any explosion. When the explosion occurred the tele phone bell from the nine gave three distinct rings, which is the danger signal. It is thought that more than one explosion occurred, and that Parsons, who was at the dynamo, heard an explosion and gave a signal, and was then immediately killed by a second explosion. He was much burnt and evidently killed instantaneously. The clergy of all denominations are continuously m attendance on the bereaved. A large number of ladies went from Grey to Brunner on Satur day to make clothes for the sufferers to attend the funeral. One. family of twelve, of which the oldest is fifteen years, is doubly orphaned. References were made today m the churches to the calamity, and were very touching. Special trains ran all day m connec tion with the funeral to-day. Over 200 attended from Westport, 600 from Hokitika, 600 from Reefton, about 400 from the Valley, 250 from Jackson's, and the last train from Grey took about 1000, besides those that went up m the morning train. There must h*ve been 4000 followers m all. Fifty bodies were interred m the Still water Cemetery, one largegravecontain ing thirty-three. On arrival at Brunner a great crowd was Jfraembled at the I statios, and the procession was headed by the Kumara, Reefton, Grey, and Black's Point Bands, playing the i ".Dead March." The procession was nearly a mile m length, and the order was as follows — First came the bands ; then the Masons, members Star of West Lodge, Salvation Army with banners, and Druids, all being m regalia. The procession took over half an hour to pass across the Stillwater bridge. A train conveyed the bodies to within two hundred yards of the cemetery, and a special train from Brunner to Stillwater for woineu and children only. Among those present were the Hon. the Premier, the Hons. J. Kerr, M.L.0 1 and R. J. H. Reeves, M.L.0., and Messrs Guinness, McKenzie and O'Regan, M.H.Rs. It was very sad at the burial ground ; women weeping piteously, and children screaming for their fathers, and strong ' men were overcome by the violence of their grief. The sight was one never to be forgotten, and the mental anguish was too strong to be described m words. Several women fainted at the cemetery, and one young lady, Miss Baxter, whose father was buried to-day with the others, has been m a faint for over two hours, and. is not yet re covered. It was at first thought/that she was dead, and the doctor was sent for. The funeral service was lengthy and touching. The Revs. York, Stewart, Spence and Dart, the Rev. Father Oarew and the Captain of the Salvation Army officiated, and the mourners sang at different times " The sweet by and bye," " Rock of Ages ' and " Safe m the Arms of Jesus." A great many wreaths were sent, includ ing two by the Grey Football Olub, which had some members killed m the explosion. After the funeral at Stillwater was concluded the train ran to Grey, where the rest of the bodies were interred. The same bands attended, and also the public and ministers of religion. At both funerals it was awful to see so much suffering, and a great many were moved to tears at the solemn ceremony. It was an awful spectacle to see the thirty-three coffins side by side m one huge grave, and the effect was greatly increased by the wailing of men, women and children. When the miners m Westport learned that the bodies were not all out of the mine, they refused to work longer till all were rescued, and forty five left ia one batch for Greymouth. There must have been 120 miners down from the Weitport district, beside!

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1896.



It will be seen by a new advertiiemsnt m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailors and outfitters of Ashburton. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods and their reduced prices should prove a great attraction to all who wish to prepare for winter*—(Advt.) '



The New Zealand Clothing Factory's Ashburton manager, Mr Alexander Hendry, has received from headquarters a grand selection of waterproof tweed patterns, and it moat be said of the fabrics of which they are samples, that it will take all the skill of Home or foreign attizans to turn oat anything superior. The New Zealand Clothing Factory was the first firm m this colony to manufacture waterproof clothing, and the prices of garments made to measure from the webs ot which these patterns are samples, range from 32s 6d to 903 — waterproof coat with deep cape, made to measure, — Apvt 8 186 1



Public notices. ' WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108' OPENING TTP T\AILY PBNING UP i/AILY AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTIfiR SEASON. \ _ THE BEST ASSORTMENT • ;■ 1., - 9F . ' ■ '■■-■■ _ SUPERIOR BEADY-MADE CLOTHING IN THE DISTRICT* ' New Hats, New Ties, - New Shirts. > NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ARCADE HOOSE. NEW AUTUMN HAT* , NEW AUTUMN MILLINERY - "VTEW DRESSES IN COLONIAL AND [SCOTCH TWEEDS, i ! SERGES, Etc. NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH PBICES. SEE WINDOWS SPECIAL DISPLAY Ashburton Drapery Company, BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. "ITVjUJND — Lamp Sock«r, on Wakamii JD Road. Apply Mail Office. 3 215 IjHUUTIHG SEASON, 1896~ Buy your Guns, Ammunition, Etc., at J. W. Hardlby's. 3 79 nUNS ON HIRE; also Gun* thoroughly repaired, Please forward early o avoid the rush. .1 . W. Haxdley. 380 ANTED TO LET, at Westerfield— 400 Acres Good Taeaock Feed, with or without Turnips, fenced and wmerca. For futther partioularn »pp'y Mail Office. 3 208 \X7 ANTED— IOOO Visitors to Salvation VT Army Swisu Village, April 4 5, 6 and 7. Tickets 6d. Value of ticket. given m Goods. ' 3 115 /COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging Vy with every home comfort, 16s per week; meals at all hours, Is; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per oup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelcon Boardinghonae) Cameron street, Abhbur ton. 3 23 YOUNG Ladies* Journal for March, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Reyiew of Reviews for February. Agent for Pononga Eleotric Belt, Petal Dust, etc — H, M Jones. ANTED Known— Oar Season's Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection Invited. — Mitchell akd Turner. ■ CITHEN you are'in Ohristchuroh don'b vv f»U to go to Warke's, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster lunch. Tea or Sapper. ~ Joseph Taylor and Co., Proprietors. 3 4 TUST Arrived.— A large variety of use (I ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known— Just opening a fresh lot of useful Presents, to he given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H. C. Seoers, Melford House WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier YET ANTED Known— Great Reduction at W Mbllor's Cheap Boot Pale. WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known— Everybody to roll np to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. ffow'a your tltnfl to buy. WANTED Known — Spectacles, Jfiye Protectors, Goggle?, Folders, and everything m the opfctcn line at S. p Salek 8, Optician WANTED Known— Monster Clear- in? Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Booh Storp. 8~ EPAR A.TOR Butter, Separatorßutter. Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lid per lb, at Flktcher Bros , East street, Ashburton. WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stoc taking Boot Sale. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Cabson's Monster bale of Bicycles, "farthenware, Glass, and China Why not You ? -. 1 84 WANTED Known— Boots and Shoes from 1«j 31 to 27s 6d — Mellor'b Cheap Boot Sale. WANTHD Known —We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of "' Drapery, etc. — H. O. Segebs, Melford House MEN'S Bluchers ss. a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8a 6d ; » nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from la 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's Y\ J ANTED Known- You save 5h m W every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. WANTED Known— lf you miss the Ohetp Boot Sale yon will be f. florry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. ' r T)REBENTS, Presents— We are now f -*T giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc.— H. 0. Segers, 3 Melford House WANTED Known— Newest Gocds m .Drapery and Millinery for the B Summer Season, direct from London — j W H. Collier, The Corner. 9 \l7 ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, 1 VV tan or black, 6s 6i.— Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. f r pEA, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian arid L Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, m Mb and lib packets and 551 b cases. They r are withoub doubt some of the finest b Teas m the market, and are specially ' selectid and bulked m gardens for out i own trade. — Fletcher Bbos., Cash f Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- church. J il7 ANTED Known— A Magnificent VV Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window.— Mitchell and Turner, HOLIDAY Suits— A Nioe Kalapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suitn to Measure from 455, Fit and ) Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's t . _ _ __ j* ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of * Boots to be cleared m one month, ' — Mrllob's Zealandia Boot Store. . ITT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood ' » v jg B tUl selling all kinds of Grocery, i Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable 9 a price as any other house In the trade, r Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. I i |WN Make m Ladies and Children's . V-J Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- . fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, : Munlins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc.., 1 at Mrß Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Melloh's Clearing Boot Sale WANTEDKnown— Go to The Cobber for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W.'H. Collier. WANTED Known — 6000 pairs of Bootu and sboeß to pick from. Mellors Great Boob Sale. A M Bailey, a well known citizen of Eu- gene, Oregon, says bis wife has for years been troubled with ohronio diarrbcea and used many roaiediea with little relief until she tried Chamberlain's Golio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy, whioh has cured her sound and well. Give it a trial and you will be surprised at the prompt relief it affords, For ibu by the AibbutgD Drag gompip/,



Business Notices. Ffß^. FIRR. FIR P. a j, n i; ill BURNETT STREfcX. Salvage Stock OPEN Tuesday and Wednesday fpHESE GOODS MUST BE CLEARED to enable a settlement with Insurance Company* THE OOMPANY'3 INSTRUCTIONS ARE— " ETerything Must be Sold." Will ba doled on Thursday all dky, and open agtln Friday »nd Saturday. . - • & SAiiii, WATCHMAKEB; MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN GAIT STREET, A T THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the L&RGE3I and FINEST STOCK m the District of •. • v GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND BS.P. 1 LADIES 1 AND GENTS I I GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. | . WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 205,«25s > andjdouble .- - ■ f cases at 80s. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY PROM 8. BAL EX, . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY « LAXTOK'S NOBLE." THIB new Strawberry has established itself m tbe Home market as the Vbri Best Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is large, firm, and handsome the bright crimson scarlet birries weighing as high as 2ez each, while the flaroi is rich and rinons. Besides these recommendations, " THE NOBLE " is one o the earliest fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it if undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The following is extracted from the Otaao Witness of January 2, 1896 : 11 New Strawberry: "Laxlon's NobF*," — . . This strawberry exceli both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealanc before. . . Some of. these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembrok* to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. The] were said to be larger than had ever been, seen before. The frnit arrived mcx cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the packing and the travelling qualities of the berries. On the average tbe berries weighed 2oz each. They were not big, ugly. fruit, but were full and handsome. . , " Laxton's Noble " Strawberry com«*s early into bearing, and is a very h«*avj be»rer, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with until garden spac< or for market gardener?, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Bonnet h»s on young plants, laid m th,e spring, eight to tec large berries, averaging, s»y, 2- z each. They are five handsome berries, and o good travelling qualities." A« Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery earlj m Maj Strong Wall-rooted Plants, Cs per Dozen ; 10« per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Asbburton and Uhriatcburch for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SBfiD MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Keronen'*. Kerosene, Kerosene. 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We h»v6 m stock and to arrive 100 cases ( Evening Star' Kerosene, 15( per cent fire test. This oil is, without doubt, on© of- the Safest and Ben light-giving oils m the market. Cream of Tartar. Cream of Tartar. 11201bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Crtirai of Tartar grounc aptciallj for us from the crystal*. This Cream of ..Tartar is guaranteed Pure and is the Strongest and Best procurable, and baring bought it before the ris< m tbe Home market, we are enabled to sell at » Lower Price than any othei storekeeper m the town. coffee. Coffee. Coffee. We are. giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beana an selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and ground on our presaisei by the most Approved machinery. We can recommend it with th« greatest of confidence as Superior to any other Coffee m the market. Give it a trial and you will use no other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m any quantity, ai Highest Mat let t Rates. ; Orders by Post or Telephone Pronjjptly attended to. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBEB, ; B^ST, STEBRT, ASHBURTON, .' : - ' '■■ *;•■"' »hd 3^gb^|p'eet, Chmtcburoh . T BLBPHOSB H ;.--.? \ n '■ ; v' ■.. , Btx 67