The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Nearly 7.500.000 acres of land m New South Wales are about to be made avail able for settlement. An agent of Krupp and Co. has obtained the contract m Victoria for the supply of locomotive crank axles. Someone tampered with the railway points at Ballarab recently, with the result chat six trucks were derailed. It has been found m Queensland that the destructive cattle ticKs attach them, aelyes to wild ducks and other wild fowl. An old man named Gibson haa died at Geelong (Vie) from neglecb and starva tion, though he had over £1000 m the bank. In another column Messrs W. H. Collins and Co. call attention to their new supplies of coal, good news for everybody this cold weather. New South Wales pastoralists are conr plaining of their interests being seriously injured by the restriction to the Importa tion of cattle from Queensland. Last week Mr E. W. Edwards, one of the staff of the Wanganui Collegiate School, had his leg broken while playing Association football m the school grounds. The Victorian. Cabinet has sanctioned a bonus of 3d per gallon on all Victorian wine exported, and Is per gallon on exported brandy made from Viotorian grapes i The memorial stone of the new Baptist Church, Peter street, will be laid on Thursday, the 23rd Jaly, at three o'clock and a tea and public meeting will follow as usual. At Napier, Mr Morgan, headmaster of the District School, has instituted a system of fire alarm drill, m which pupils will be Instructed at intervals throughout the winter. Yesterday's cold, which -was felt so severely m Ashburton, culminated m a strong binding frost at night. There was anow on the ground ab Westerfield and Lagrahor m the morning. A boy named Cummings, aged nine, has died from injuries sustained by a fall at Upper Bellinger, New South Wales. The parents of the boy were drowned m the river, at the same place, last year. The Napier High School Governors have given up the idea of introducing cookery classes into the school for want of sufficient support. Only eight papils and two outsiders applied to join the classes. Two newly imported Anglioan clergy men have started smoke concerts for thei* parishioners m Sydney, where the men of the congregation meet, play cards, sing comic songs, and smoke tobacco to their heart's desire. The whalers of Tory Channel have had some lively experiences during the last fortnight, one party having landed a large humpback whale, and on a more recant occasion another party had their boat smashed by an indirect blow from the fluko of one of the monsters. In reply to the Lyttelton Harbour Board asking that concerted action should be taken m connection with the other Harbour Boards of New Zealand to obtain by legislation an extension of powers to license tugs and masters, the Wellington Board has decided to assist m the direction indicated. At the usual weekly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0. G.T., Bro G. W. Andrews, C.T., presided. The D.D notified having received the charter for a new lodge at Springburn. This lodge is to bo opened m the course of a week or two, and it is expected that another lodge will be opened m another part of the district shortly. A full major m a gospel army which is conducting a campaign m San Francisco was drammed out of the ranks publicly one night recently for the serious offence of trying to steal the army. The stated charge was ' conduct unbecoming a soldier of the cross.' The atmy is an unincorpor ated organisalioa of considerable siz», maintaining several barracks ani forts m San Francisco. The major m question had the instincts of a dictator, and pained the general of the army by his insubordination and ambition. Finally the major was found out m a plot to have the army incorporated, with himself and four men of his clique as incorporators. The general and his chief of the staff were to be froz9n out. Then the general decided that for his own safety, as well as for the good of the army, the major must be bounced. Holloway's Pills. — Liver, Lungs, and Kid neys— Most dieeasbs of these purifying organs arise from obstructions over the removal of wbioh these celebrated pills exercise the most perfeot control. A course of them is strongly recommended as a remedy foe suoh ohronio affeotions as liver enlargements, congestion of the lungs, torpidity of the kidneys, and other functional disorder which cause very muoh present, suffering, and if negleoted lay the foundation of organio diseases. Holloway's Fills are specially adapted for the young and delicate ; their gentle and purifying aotion ranks them above all other medicines. In indigestion, nervous affeotionß, gout, and rheumatism these pills have aohieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impurities from the blood, and thus restore oheerfulness and gour.

AQUATICS.

London, July 16 ' St anbury has challenged Gaudaur to row for £1000 aside, either on the Thames or the Farramatta. It is reported that Gaudaur ia willing to row at Vancouver m September.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, Ju'y \6 The Council met at, 2 30 p.m SECOND HEADINGS. The Gold Duties Aofc Amendment Bill passed its second reading. The second reading of the Rating on Unimproved Value Bill was agreed to after a short discussion by 20 to 12. The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, July 16 The House met ab 2.30 WESLEYAN METHODIST BILL. The Wesleyan Methodiut Chuich Pro perty Amendment Act, 1887, Further Amendment Bill passed its final stages. THE HOKOWHBNUA COMMISSION. A lengthy diacuasion arose on the report from the Reporting Debates Oom mittee, on the enquiry relating to the printing of the evidence of the Horo whenua Commission. Mr Hall- Jones moved that the reporb be referred back to the Committee. The motion was carried by S5 to 30. THK BANKING COMMITTEE. The Premier moved to omit from the order of reference appointing a Select Committee to enquire into banking matters, the following words: — 'And to confer with any similar Committee appointed by the Legislative Council.' The motion was agreed to on the voices without discussion. LOC/LL BILLS. Consideration of Local Bills oeoupied the rest of the af cernoon. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Several Local Bills were disposed of. . BILLS PASSED. The Female Law Practitioners Bill passed its. final stages on the voices. The Deceased Husband's Brother Marriage Bill was read a third time by 27 to 12. PUBLIC MORGUE BILL. Hon Major Steward moved the second reading of the Public Morgue Bill, to make provision for public morgues, and to amend the law relating to coroners' inquests. The motion was agreed to on the voices. THE STOCK BILL. Mr George Hutchison moved the second reading of the Stock Act 1895, Amend ment} Bill, to allow stock to be driven at night. The Hon J. McKenzle opposed the Bill, aB it would tend to facilitate sheepstealing which the Act of 1895 was designed to prevent. Mr Buchanan said that the law at present was practically a dead letter and the people now drove sheep about at night without let or hindrance. Mr Wilson regarded the Bill as a retrograde, step. Mr Hogg opposed the Bill, and said that owing to the legislation of the present Government the crime of sheepstealing was very much diminished m his district. After further debate the second reading was negatived by 35 to 15. ABOLITION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BILL. Mr Collins moved the second reading of the Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill. He said there was a widely growing feel ing m the world that capital punishment would be abolished, sooner or later ; but he agreed at the same time that there should be some deterrent against the crime of murder. Capital punishment however, was no deterrent m cases of premeditated murder, and he contended that it was possible to have some less repulsive mode of punishing a murderer than at present existed. Mr T. Thompson did nob rise to oppose the Bill, because if he expressed 'hi« own individual opinion, he would support it. As it was . a matter of such serious moment, however, he felt that it should be dealt with by the Government of the day and not by a private member. Mr Earnshaw opposed the Bill, as he was a strong believer m capital punish ment. , Mr McLachlan, Mr B. Mcßenzie, Mr Dathio, and Mr Hogg also opposed the Bill. The Hon. J. McKenzle, speaking as a private member, said that no demand had been made from the people of the colony for the abolition of capital punishment He felt satisfied thah the mere fact of capital punishment being the law of the land acted as a deterrent. If any punish, ment was to be substituted for hanging they were told that it must be solitary confinement for life, and he agreed with Mr Duthie that It was more merciful to hang a man than to subject him- to torture of the latter description. After further debate the motion for the second reading was lost by 36 to 16. IN COMMITTEE. In committee on the Limitation of Power of Disposition by Will Bill, clause 2, affirming the principle of the Bill was agreed to, after which Sir Koberb Stoat consented to report progress. Sir Robert Stout's Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill passed through committee with slight amendment. The House rose at 12.30 p.m.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. LEICESTERSHIRE.

London, Jnly 15 Leicestershire, requiring 497 to save an innings defeat, followed on, and had the good luck to make a drawn game, though the position was much against them. In their second essay Marriott scored 36, Pous;her26, Geeson (not out) 53. When the game was drawn the home team had only one wicket to fall and yet had 317 to get to save the innings defeat. In the first innings of Leicestershire, Giffen took eight w ickets for 30, and m the second six for 89.

AUSTRALIANS v. ALL ENGLAND.

I London, July 16 The second teab match began at Man chester to-day, There was a very large attendance and the wicket was good but the weather changeable. The All England Eleven ia composed of Grace, Stoddart, Jackson, McLaren, Ranjitsinghi, Abel, Richardson, Brown, Hearne, Briggs, and Lilley. For the Australians the following play — Trott, Giffen, Trumble, Jones, McKibben, Donnan, Jredale, Darling, Gregory, Hill, and Kelly. Trott, with his usual good fortune, won the toss, and Iredale and Darling went m. Richardson and Briggs were the first pair of bowlers. At nine, Iredale gavo a difficult chance m the slips to the Indian Prince, which was not taken. Darling hit out vigorously at once, but at 50 was caught be hind the wioket. Giffen, who was next, began with threo four's oil' the Surrey bowler. Jaokson, Hearno, and Grace were tried one after tho other, but without avail. Iredalo iimdo threo boundary hits off the Yorkshire umatour m ono over, and 100 appeared for eighty mhmtOB 1 play, both I batsmen giving A brill itvnti exhibition, m striking contrast to tho fooblo batting of the fust innings m tho match ftti Lordß. At three o'clock thoy wore BtlH togothor, the score then being :— Australians —Fkab Innings. Darling, o Lilloy b Klohiudson ... 27 Iredale, not out 47 Giffen, not oub 56 Total for ono wiokot . . . . 130

The Banking Committee

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Wellington, July 15 'he Bank Cummittee of the House ie >uraed thiri morning, Vi-.e Chairman .stated that the Com mittee of the Legislative Council had p s-?ed a resolution sgreeing to join the Committee ©f the House if the order of reference was made the same m all res pects as that of the Committee of the LegislitiveOouucil. Also that counsel and pi ess representatives be not allowed to be present. The Piemier moved that this Com mittee proceed with their enquiry, and that a letter be sent to the Committee of the Legislative Council intimating that the House Committee does not deem it advisable to apply to the House for an amended order of reference. The motion waa carried unanimously. On the motion of the Premier it was decided that the persons or corporations named m the order of reference, or other wise interested m the enquiry, may if they so wish, be represented by counsel, but that counsel be nob allowed to address the Committee. The Premier further moved that re levant questions suggested by counsel shall be put through the chairman. Mr Guinness opposed the motion and said that ib would cause a waste of time and interfere with the directness of the examination. The motion was carried by 6 to 3. It was decided that notice be sent to the corporations and persons mentioned m the order of reference of these decisions, and that the chairman bring down an interim report to the House this after noon embodying the resolutions arrived at by the House Committee and also by the Legislative Council Committee. The report of the subcommittee which framed the issues was adopted, with amendments, and copies were ordered to be sent to the parties mentioned m the order of reference. Mr Hutchison moved that the three liquidators of the Colonial Bank be sum moned to attend the Committee, and produce papers, documents, etc., m their possession, dealing with the J. G. Ward Association. The Premier opposed the motion as being premature, and an attack on the Ward Company. Mr Guinness said the Committee could not enquire into the Ward business, be cause it was not included m the order of reference. Mr Maslin said the Ward question must inevitably be gone into. The Premier said the Ward business could be taken m its turn as it came up. After cbnsiderable discussion Mr Hutchison withdrew his motion, and gave notice for next day. On the motion of the Premier ib was ' decided that the President of the Bank of New Zealand be asked to attend to-morrow and bring with him all necessary docu- ' ments. Mr Hutchison gave notice to move that the Committee appoint two accountants to examine and report upon the several balance sheets of the Ward Farmers' Association, and the dealings of Mr Ward with the Colonial Bank, and prepare a balance sheer, of the Association up to 30th June, 1896. The Premier : Ib is quite clear what you are driving at. Mr Hutchison : I wanb to get ab the truth.

The reporb of the sub-Committee ap pointed by the Banking Committee of the House proposed to arrange the sub ject matter of the enquiry under various headings, dealing with the Bank of New Zealand under seven heads ; the Auck land Agricaltaral Company under similar heads ; the Colonial Bank of New Zea land under nine headings ; the president and general manager of the Bank of New Zealand under two headings ; the banking legislation of 1893-1894 and 1895 under two headings; and the pur chase of the Colonial Bank under five heads. With regard to the Bmk of New Zealand the sub-committee proposed to enquire into its posi lion m 1888 and at the time of each half-yearly balance since that ; the management since 1888 ; the truth and fulness of the balance sheets since 3888 ; the amounts wricten off since 1888, and whit led to it ; the fulness and what led to it it ; the fulness and accuracy of the information disclosed since 1888 by the directors, officers, and agents, and their conduct and fitness for their pre sent position ; the value and prospects of the properties now held by the Bank of New Zealand, and all statements and reports complied m reference thereto. As to the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company, the. sub-Committee recom mend inquiry into the circumstances leading up to and connected with its for mation and position at that date, and the subsequent half-years' valuations made of its assets ; the amounts written off, and what led thereto and the adjustment ; the reports m connection with the issue of debentures ; the truth and fulness of the balance-sheets ; the management, present I position, value, and prospects of the properties known as the "globo assets," distinguishing between those transferred to the Realisation Board and those remaining with the Estates Company on behalf of the bank ,- the conduct and lit ness of the directors, officers, and agents. With regard to the Auckland Agricultural ] ' Company, the scope of the enquiry and the particulars of the inquiry are to te similar to those with respect to the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company, except as regards the present position, value, and prospects r.f the properties. Regarding the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, the inquiry will deal with its position m 1893, and at each half yearly balance since ; the several valuations of its assets m 1893 and subsequently ; the management m 1893 and subsequently ; the truth and fulness of the balance sheets for 1893 and since ; the amounts wricten off since January, 1888, and what led to it ; what other accounts should have been written off, and two other heads of enquiry simihr to those of the Bank of Nevr Zealand. The Committee will also enquire into the appointment of the presi dent and general manager of the Bank of New Zealand, their connection with the Colonial Bank and persons or companies who may have been its clients. As to the banking legislation of 1893-1894 and 1895, the enquiry will deal with the circum- j stances leading up to such legislation or connected therewith, and the connection therewith of the president, general manager, directors, officers, and agents of the Bank of New Zealand and the Colonial Bank. The enquiry into the purchase of the Colonial Bank will deal with any negotiations which may have taken place between the Colonial Bank and the Bank of New Zealand and the Ministry or any member thereof, with a view of amalgamation or purchase ; the position of the Colonial Bank at the time of the first proposal for amalgamation or purchase ; or subsequently ; the accuracy or otherwise of the representations made to the Bank of New Zealand, the Govern ment, or any member thereof, with reference to the amalgamation or pur chase j the amount paid for goodwill, how it was arrived at, and the correctness or otherwise of the estimate ; who was instrumental m promoting such purchase or amalgamation. The eighth heading reads as follows : — " The information m the hands of the Government) or any member thereof touching the premises at the time of the banking legislation of 1893-94 and 1895 and since that time} the source or sources qc such information and the fulness and accuracy thereof." The report was adopted.

Wellington, July 16 The Banking Committee resumed this morning. The Chairman read a letter from Mr Victor Braund offering his services to the Committee as banking expert without; remuneration. His letter was ordered to lie on the table Nearly an hour was spent m discussing the procedure m regard to the notices of motion handed m by Mr Hutchison yes terday. Mr Seddoii considered that Mr Hutchison had taken an unprecedented coursr, and that it should be quite suffi cient for a member who wanted certain documents or evidence to hand m a slip to that effect to the chairman. Any of <bis Committee who wanted to put a knife into any person or institution had only to give notice of motion and the blow was dealt through the publicity the notice attained. Other members thought a majority of the Committee should Bay what evidence should be called. Mr Hutchison said that he had no desire to give his notices of motion publicity. He had offered simply to hand them to the chairman, but this course was opposed. Mr J. McKepzie said Mr Hutchison's motive was easily seen. No mention was made of the Bank of Dew Zealand, and only documents relating to the Colonial Bank and the Ward Associacion were called for. Eventually It was unanimously agreed to sec up a sub-Committee, con slating of .Messrs Montgomery, Hutohieon, Steward, Graham and Seddon, to advise and reporb as to what evidence should be procured, the deliberations of this sub-Committee to be open to the press and the public, Mr Hutchison agreeing to refer his notices of motion to this Com mittee. It was decided that all witnesses examined by the Committee should be sworn. The examination of Mr Watson, the president of the Bank of Few Zealand, was then proceeded with. After he had answered a few questions regarding the position and officers of the Bank of New Zealand m ISBB, The Premier abked : Who were the persons whose names appear m connection with the accounts written off ? Mr Hutchison submitted that the question was outside the order cf refer* ence. The chairman ruled that the Premier's question was m order. Mr Watson : Having regard to my declaration of secrecy and the terms of my appointment, 1 must decline to give any information as to the accounts, and I am legally advised to that effect. Thechairman t Do you decline to answer the question ? • Mr Watson : I signed the declaration, and all tho bank's officers and everyone connected with the bank signed the declaration, that they will not disclose anything relating to individual accounts. I have been appointed to conserve the interests of the colony and the share holders, and I contend that ib would be against the inter eats of the colony and the shareholders to divulge such Information, and that it is my duty not to divulge it. The Premier : The question Is whether the bank shall be master or the House of Representatives* I see nothiDg for it) but to consider our position. The chairman : I was going to say that we should take the opinion of the House. Mr Hutchison : I take it that the chairman's ruling must be upheld, and the question must be answered. The chairman (to witness) : You never took any oath 1 Mr Watson : No ; I signed the declara tion of secrecy. Mr Hutchihon : The declaration would not be an excuse m, any Court for refusing to answer the question. This Committee has all the powers of the House of Commons. There is no excuse for the witness refusing to answer a question put by this Committee if the chairman and Committee are of opinion that it should be answered. Mr Montgomery : Mr Watson made a declaration to tho bank, but about ten minutes ago he took an oath before this Committee to tell the whole truth and noting but the truth. Mr Theo. Cooper (who appeared on be half of the Bank of New Zealand) : I have advised the president, directors, and officers of the bank to refuse tc give any information concerning the accounts of any of the customers of the Colonial Bank m relation to that portion of the business of the Colonial Bank now being administered by the Bank of New Zea land. They are,' therefore, acting under my advice, and at the proper time and m the proper place I shall be prepared to give reasons. The Premier : The Committee must deliverate on their position. The room was accordingly cleared. After a few minutes' deliberation the Committe came to a decision but dicided not to make it public. The Committee then adjourned till 11 am to-morrow. The sub-Committee afterwards met and arranged the order of business. Mr Hutchison's notices of motion were included m the recommendations, with certain amendmants. Mr Guinness gave notice to move— (l) Tor the balance-sheets and all returns since their "formation, with a certified ! copy by duly qualiOed accountants, up to the 30ch June, 1896, of Walter Guthrie and Co. (Limited), the New Zealand Pine Company (Limited), the Colonial Hard ware, Woodware, and Implement Com pany (Limited), and the Colonial Iraple ment and Engineering Company (Limi ted) ; (2) for the return of all sums paid for the various businesses purchased by Walter Guthrie and Co. or any of the above liability companies, with the original agreements, and to what amount these businesses now stand m their books, and what additions have been made to the original sums paid and why entries were made m their books considerably m excess of the amounts paid to the sellers ; (3) all original papers, bills, drafts,' deeds of arrangement, as between all the foregoing companies and ' the various individuals, firms, directors, or companies interested, i and also as between the foregoing and the Bank of New Zealand ; (4) a return of ali payments or concessions made by cash shares or otherwise to Walter Guthrie, or any member of his family, W B Scandrett, Joseph Stock, J O Col beck, Sir Roberb Stout, Stout, Mondy aDd Sim, or any of them, or to any officers past or prosent of the Bank of New Zealand ; (5) for the production of all original papers, valuations, pros pectuses, deeds, or otherwise, drawn up for the protection of each or any or all of the above, companies m London or elsewhere, with certificates of the princi pals and auditors and valuators, with detailed statements how the valuations were arrived at and made up; (6) all correspondence between the several Invercargill managers of the Bank of New Zealand and their head office concerning any or all of the above, also aa between the Bank and Mr Walter Guthrie, Sir Robert Stout, or any person connected with any of the busi nesses, also between Sir Robert Stout and Mr Walter Guthrie, or tho firm of Stout, Mondy and Sim, or any member thereof • (7) the amount of bills under discount m the Bank of New Zealand of any or all the above companies, ab the date of their balances, and whether such amounts were shown m their balance sheets, also the amount of English bills oi credits current at the date of the balance, and whether such were shown m the balance sheets • (8) the interests held by the Bank of New Zealand or the New Zealand Estates Company, or any officer representing the bank m any or all the foregoing com- I panics, and the circumstances that led to thair becoming possessed of them,* (9)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIBAX, JtJL* H, 1896.



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COLOS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, SORE THROAT Ayer's Cherry Pectoral £jK Will relieve the most dis- Jf j tressing cough, soothe the inflamed niembrane, S— _ loosen the phlegm, and H AVER'S induc e refreshing sleep. jHK=i3 For the cure of Croup, pa Whooping Cough, and all Oj the pulmonary troubles n| to "which the young are s ° liable, there is no other remedy so effective as AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Made by Dr. J.O. Ayer & Co.,Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. In Half-size Bottles, And also m large 4/6 size. Gold Medals at the World's Chief Expositions, XB~ The name, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. is prominent on the wrapper and is blown m the glass of each bottle. Take no cheap mi i v u»wo n *



Wanted. tTIfANTBD to Buy a 4 or 5 roomid * * house, a few minutus walk to Railway Station. — Mks Good, Allp*>'o». 7 103 \hf ANTED — An experienced general V* Servant ; one used to cookino preferred. Apply Mail Office. 799 WANTED Known - Boys' Trousers Suits, sizaa 10 to 2, at 10« 9d to 13s ; strong wear. These must be cleared, — Beath's Dissolution Sale. 7 100 * a TAINTED Known— Sacred Concert VV by Mist? Sears. Mr Frost, and others. Oddfellow's Hall, Ttiasday— Tickets one shilling. 7 104 THE Memorial Stone of New Biptist Church, Pet.cc dcreet, to be laid on Thursday, July 28, nt ehree o'clock. 7 106 /"^ REAT Event— Memorial Stone laid \JC for New BaptisL Church. To i and Public Meeting after, m Oddfellows' Hall. See Tuesday's advertisement. 7 105 IYLNDING that our stook of Earthen- ware and Ironmongery is still £200 too large, we are offering a few choice nibbles for cash to clear. — Carson & Co. 7 95 YATES' Reliable JSew Season's Garden Seeds, jusb landed. Vegetable Seeds ab reduced prices, O arson & Co., Agents. Garden Tools m great variety. 7 91 A GENERAL Clearance of present stock at. Q. Hawkins', Tinwald, before stocktaking week after nexb. No make believe, or catch penny, bud a good honest article Cor your ready shilling, at a price thab will please you. EAL.TH KOKOFF is a unique Coffee blended with pure Cocoa. E. Williams, Tea and Coffee Dealer, the Arcade, is Agent for the patentee. Call on Saturday and get a free sample tin. Agent for Strange's celebrated Coffees ; also best stock of Teas m town. 7 92 HVT EW Magazines and Books ; quarterly i_N Something to Read, Scraps and Snapshots, The Mighty Atom (Core)li), Men of the Moss Hags (Crockett), Firat Aid, Hints and Helps (Ambulance Books) New Waltz. ' Virginia,' by Ruby Zander ; New lot Foreign Stamps, Packets and Sheets at Andrewes, Anderson, and Co., Stationer's Hall. ANTED KNOWN— H. Bairstow has commenced the Undertaking Business. Any order intrusted to his care will receive prompt and careful at tention. Address, Oameron Street, opposite Baring Square. 6 140 ANTED Known—We are clearing oub all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or * 4 not up to date."— Mitchell & Turner. \ \\r ANTED Known— Go toTHBCoRNBR * * for Newest Styles In Drapery and ! Millinery— W. H. Collier. \&/ ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of w v Boots to be cleared m one month. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Men's Mercery, Clothing and Boots. For Goods thab wear well, fib well, and look well, try that old established firm — Mitchell & Turner. ; T7P" ANTED Known— lf you want Seed * that are sure to grow get them a Fletcher Bros. EIGHT Day Marble Clocks from £5, Wood Clocks from 53, Nickel Clocks from 7s 6d, Nickel Watches from 10s 6d j Plaied Glass and China- Ware, j All lines Reduced for Cash during Sale I prior to stocktaking. — H. M- Jones. WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mellor's Cheap Boot Pale. WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton. — Melloh's Clearing Boot Sale NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spouting. Water Tanks, Pampe, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Bardley's, Ironmonger. Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known— Everybody to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots nd Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R Aloorns ANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boob Store. ! A MERIOAN BOSS and Nougat ZjL Creams, simply delicious. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa. — H. Diggle, Up-to-date Confectioner, Eas 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 Alcorns new shop, Baker's 7> uildings. MARMALADE Oranges, (first this season). All other fruits fresh and cheap. — Adams, East Street and Saunders Buildings. 7 54 OUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, I East street. 5 24 TRY Flower's latest Bulgarian Rock and Oreara Walnuts, simply delicious ; ab the Old Reliable Confec- tioner's, East street. BANANAS. Bananas, ripe and sound ; also sweet, D.BJ. Oranges ab H. A. Flower's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. Entertainments. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY. ANtflTAIi £11 OW, JULY 31 AND AUGUST 1, IN ADDPELLOWS 1 TTALL Entries CLOSE on SATURDAY, July 18. AKT ""UNION Persons desirous of taking part) m this Art Union should take tickets ab onoe. Cickets sold at door will nob participate m he draw. Tickets Is. 654 Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be obtained from n\\ Grocers and. Storekeepers



Public Notices 1 WOOLLEN GOODS FOR WINTER WEAR. ' NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Men's Overcoat*, with Cape, from 203 Boys' Uvercoats from 8s 6d Men's All Wool Sao Suits from 27s 6d Mea'B All Wool Trousers from 83 9d Boys' All Wool Knicker Suits from 78 6d Men's Cover Coat from ... 29s 6d BLANKETS. BLANKETS. BLANKETS Mosgiel. Ashbucton. Mosgiel 1 168 6d per pair. < RUGS. RUGS. RUGS. Wellington, Mosgiel, Timaru 12s 6d. L.W. Pants, our own make, 3a lid. Flannel Shirts 3s 6d. THRIVING GLOVES, Wool Lined Cloves, Mufflers from Is, Wool Socks Is, Men's Golf Caps from Is, Boys' Caps 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager. CO .^ o . -^ o I Ph . s h 03 I § . O m *• as ° Qs°l g w £I ft c p* . h o* g §■ ft- « x . ■»" I - a 3 E ■ O I: *■ R o g pq iv CO <J Wanted. WANTED Known— Lirge delivery o f the 'Economic' Kid Glove 1 ), four buttons, la 9d per pair, worth much more. — W H. Colubb. \.\.' ANTED Known — Ladies Shoes *'V tan or black, 69 6i. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheap Boob Sale you will be rry. — Meliob's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known — For Vegetable and Flower Seeds call at Fletcher Bros , East Street. SX7" ANTED Known — Just opened, ex I ' ' Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; Velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, Including new shades m Reseda, Hum- boldb and Hungarian— Mitchell and | Turner. ANTED Known— That E. Mahood is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house In the trade Orders by lebter or Telephone promptly attended to Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known — 6000 mirs of Boots and shoes to pick from Mellor s Great Boot Sale. 4fU ANTED Known— -The ' Economic 1 * * Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— Boots and Shoes from 1-3 3d to 27s 6d — Mbllor's Cheap Boob Sale. "VTS/ ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stock aking Boot Sale. 1 _ : — '■ " "•" » ■ i«mi TTT ANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Htowam, *" having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dining and Refresh- ' ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felb want supplied. Meals ab all j hours. A few boarders will find all the omforts of a home. 4 196 WANTED Known— so pairs Ladies and Girla' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr 10 136 RS KNIGHT, cash purchaser of Ladies' and Gentlemen s left off Clothing, etc. Letters promptly attended to. Near Post Office. 5 100 REAT SALE NOW ON at L. F ANDREWBS & Co. £3000 worth of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys Music, &c, to be sold this month regard less of cosb. Sale now on ab L. F AndbeWES & Co, Stationers' Hall. 4 2 TUST Arrived. — A large variety of use fj ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties 5 also, a job lob over diio hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ab and under ordinary cosb Drice ab Mrs Alcorn's. Have yon tried Kozie Tea 1 Ji nob do bo at once : ib is delicious All the Ragc—Htm V<uut Tobacco



Business Notices. I ook. Look- — — —:oi — I G. J. NEILL \TS NOW SELLING CHEAPER THAN EVER. MAKE NO ERRQR SO TO NE ILL'S. FOR GOOD & CHEAP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & 800 IS NO OLD STOOK, EVERYTHING NEW, COME AND SEE, A.ND CQMPARE OUR PRICES. WE DEFY COMPETITION DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Op EVERY DESCRIPTION. Men's Boots, and Shoes. "Women's Boots and Shoes Boys' Boots and Shoes. Girls' Boots and Shoes of Every Description. &. J. HfEllili* Friedlander's Corner, East Street. TERMS CASH. ♦las^H i^[^ ATcH /^ R^)F^ FOR Satisfactory Watch Repairs GO TO THE ■ ■ f JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT i OF S. SAL EX, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING. JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS- OPTIC AN, EAST STREET. THIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP ONLY TURNED OUT OF THIS ....-■•. ESTABLISHMENT. SATISFACTION TO ALL PARTIES. ... ' GET YOUR Seed Potatoes Seed Potatoes. FROM ILETCHER BROS. A CHANGE 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 stocks, which occasionally become exhausted before the end of the season. 4 BEAUTY OF HEBBON,' This variety is Very Early, coming to the table before either Early Rose or Ashleaf Kidney, aud is far superior both m quality and productiveness. 1 QUEEN OF 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 'BBUCE; This Potato, the potato of the future, is remarkable for its productiveness and its resistance of droughts and frosts, they have yiolded 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, Etc. LAWN GBASS SEEDS. Try Nimmo <fc Blair's Celebrated Lawn Grass Seed. It is the purest, i cleanest, and best quality m the market, and is composed only of Fine Dwarf, growing evergreen grasses. Per lb, Is 3d ; per bushel, 223 6d. IToTellies For Heason 1896. CABBAGE—' LAMB'S EALIEST OF ALL ' A Superior F*rly Cabbage of quick growth, beautiful white compact heads, 6d per packet. x CABBAGE— < BLAIB'S PHENOMENAL.' • The finest main crop Cabbage ever introduced, heads as solid as a stone, - weighing 14 and 181bs. The Cabbage for market gardeners. 6d per packet. NEW ONION— <E ABLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' , Growers have golden opinions of this Onion. It grows a large bulb as j sound as a cricket ball. For market gardeners this onion is beyond doubt the finest that can be grown for sale, la per packet. PEA—REV DR STEWART. TLe fiaest early Dwarf Pea ever introdnced. Per packet, Is. PEA—SIR HABBY ATKINSON. This is the finest tali growing Pea m the world. Per packet, 6d ; per lb, 1b ; or 71 bs for ss. Call «nd Get one of our Catalogue? of Selected Novelties. FLETCHER BEOS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBORTON AND CHRIBIOHUROH. "' Tsxe-phone 24 Box 67