DEATH.

Stephens — At Mr William Turton's residence, Ashbarton, on Joly 20, Hector Cecil, eldest son of H. H. Stephens, Kuapuna, after a short illnvse. Aged four years and three months.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1896. THE FRENCH INCOME TAX.

Jn June the cablegrams had a good deal to say about the income tax pro posed to be levied by the French Minister of Finance. No one likes to have his income taxed under any circumstances, but when it becomes necessary to place such an impost on a people, the latter have to do just as John Bull has had to do under it for many years — grin and bear it. In France the proposed income tax was of course violently . opposed ; but the virulence of the opposition was greatly intensified by the fact that part of the scheme was to draw a revenue from the Rentes. In most of the cablegrams as published by our contemporaries, the word was spelled " rents." And to many people interested m Conti nental politics, this spelling was a source of confusion. But the word " Rentes " his nothing to do with the income received from landed property. It is the name applied to a Government security equivalent to our consols, or something like them, and Rentes are the favorite security. of all the small investors m France. The proposal to tax incomes generally was not well received, but when the taxa tion of Rentes was mooted there was quite a sensation on the Bourse (stock Exchange), and the opposition to the proposal was very violent. There was good reason for this opposi tion. An income tax pure and simple would naturally have an exemption line beneath which the tax collector dare not go. But the proposal m regard to taxing Rentes made no exemption. Every franc of iuterest derived from Rentes, no matter by whom the security was held, was to pay four per cent interest to the State. Now, as has been stated, Rentes are the favorite security of the small in vestors, and many people, whose total income was below the exemption, had all they were worth invested m these securities. Thus , the impost made no distinction between large and small incomes. There was quite a howl of adverse criticism of the pro posal from all the French press, who had a suspicion that the four per cent tax, when, it came to be imposed by the fiscal authorities would soon swell out to ten per cent as, had been the case with shares and debentures. But from an abstract point of view, as set forth by those who supported the tax, there was no reason why f andholders should escape a contribu tion to the State that is paid by railway and raining shareholders, and holders of other industrial securities. It was contended, and with reason, tlm# \k\yp privileged position of fund-, boldeio withdrew from,. French in dustrial undertakings, a great deal of capital : which found its way into French, Rentes , Rentes are at a high premium just now, and advocates of the taxation say that it is a preminm on the non-employment of Capital m French industrial undertakings. The opposi tion, however, is so strong' that the Finance Minster, to get over the difficulty, will have to provide for Rentes, as a source of income, being included m the exemption.

M. "OpARLBS Henry, a "French scient ist, has made another conquest of light. M. Henry A neav is a sayan of the illuminant. French School of Higher Studies, and m the course of his researches dis [ covered that sulphate of zinc had the power to absorb sunlight and give it back m the dark. This discovery will enable paterfamilias to find the match box easily when he gets up m the night to attend to the crying baby. In the absence of the matchbox, and con sequently the candlelight he sometimes, attempta to administer paregonic m a rule of thumb sort of way, and mis takes baby's eyes for its mouth. A matchbox prepared with the French man's mineral will itself indicate its exact position all through the night. Poudre de viz made with sulphate of zinc gives a soft luminosity to a fair young face. It will not be spoiled by damp, so that the wearer may perspire to the utmost capacity of every pore, and have no fear of the consequences. Nor will the pigment be affected by carbolic acid or any weak acid, and a lady cyclist dusted all over with it will m herself be a lamp to her own path on a dark night. The discovery is expected to revolutionise the whole cycling world m regard to light carry ing, but there are hundreds of other "walks" m life m whioh the new iiiuminant will be useful.

According to official reports the re spective strength of the British and French.navieß m European navies. 1893, including ships m course of ! construction was as follows :— Britain Franoe. Battleships 43 32 Coast defence (armoured) 20 10 Cruisers (armoured and un> armoured) '.« ... •• 131 62 Other vessels (except torpedo boatß)... .« ... .. 151 117 Totalß .- .. 345 221 In estimating the, relative strength of the British and French navies, one i might eliminate from each list ths numbers under th.c head of ". otfrer vessels,'' as a very large number of these ships are of an antiquated typp, and of little value, either for offensive or defensive purposes, and the French navy still possesses many wooden ships. The navies of all the other European Powers are relatively small, although several have a considerable number of battle ships. Thus, Germany, out of a total of 86 vessels of all kinds, has 21 battle ships ; Russia, out of a total of 120 vessels, has 15 battle ships ; Italy has 17 battle ships, out of a total of 93 vessels. Spain lags, behind m naval strength. She has 102 vessels, but only 5 battleships, and these ere far from beiug of the first class, . ' 

During the gr«at heat m New York i last month, the following from the correspondent of the i THE " drought" very lively San IN Francisco Chronicle new York. was published: — Le monade is a very popular institution these warm days, and almost every corner finds a street faker hard at work m its manufacture. There are sizes, qualities, and prices of lemonade to suit all comers and tastes. On the corners you can buy a glass for one cent, if your purse is like the one upon which the elephant has trodden; or you may have a large glass for two or three cents, and for five cents you have a small goblet full, with a piece of lemon rind, without extra charge. The quantity of lemon juice m a glass regulates the price. Lemons at whole sale are about one-half a cent. each. So you calculate how much sour you get for a one-cent glass. These are the popular street and corner stand prices, regulated mostly by Italian mixers. In the high-toned saloons you willingly pay for a big glass, full of ice, with a strawberry thrown io, 15 cents, and up to 25 cents, for which you are given a soupcon of something more spiritual. So popular is lemonade that millions of glasses and gallons are con sumed during the warm spells, although beer continues to be a great favorite as well. It is creditable to New Yorkers that so many of them like lemonade.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial news, and a report of the meeting of the Mount Hutb Road Board, appear on our fourth page* A meeting of the. Elgin Band of Hope is called for Thursday next at 7 30 p.m., when a collection m aid of the Sunday School wijl be taken. ,

It is rumoured that Mr Olarke, of Orari Gorge, intends moving hia saw noill to Peel Forest, which would eventually result m the destruction of that beautiful scenery so many town residents visit m the summer months. A letter has been received from Messrs Rodgers and Galleb, perfumers, Paris, stating that the substance found on the Taranaki beach some time ago by Messrs 0. Beckett and Ginaty, and sent to France, is ambergris. Mr Beckett states the weight was about 481bs, and he estimates the value to be at least £3000. It Is alleged that leather has no value as a fertiliser, whether steamed, roasted, or pulverised* It contains from 6to 8 per cent of nitrogen, but is insoluble, and it may be years before it will decay m the soil sufficient for plants to take up its nitrogen. Hence, m Connecticut and some other States, the law forbids its use m any form as an ingredient of commercial fertilisers, without an expliolbprinted certi ficate of the fact conspicuously fixed to every package. Thirteen entries (one more than last year) have been received for the Sixth Annual Brass Band contest, to beheld m Dunedin m October next. The following Bands have sent m their names :—Wel lington Garrison, Ohriatchurch Garrison,: Stanmore (Ohristchuroh), Oamaru Garri son, Invercargjll Garrison, Timaru Garri son, Waimate, Invercargill City, Dnnadin Navals, K*ikorat, Dunedin Engineers, Dunedin Oibizans, and Dunedin Garrison. For the solo contests there are over seventy, entries. § Owing to the leading poultry breeders and, fanciers having been unable to get their birds back until yesterday, it has been declared by (ha Ashburton Poultry Sceiety lo extend the time for receiving entrieefor the local showbill Friday evening »fc 8 p.m. The forthcoming show promises to be the best poultry exhibition over held m New Zealand m the matter of varieties showp, and m the matter of numbers it will not be far behind, * During Sunday night a fire occurred at Coldstreara, by which a building con^ sisting of a storeroom, two bedrooms, etc., a few chains from the dwelling house at Colc'stream station, was burned down. The loss is aggravated by the fact that the store contained a choice selection of Australian wines that had been laid down by Mr Studholme, together with a cask of. superior whisky he had brought from the Old Country. No firo had been lib m the building for a considerable period, and the theory of an accident will hardly explain the occur rence of the fire. The Wellington correspondent of the Press say a :—' There is some comment on the fact i hat the Speaker has excised , from the Hansard proofs of his speech on what is known as the ' base liar incident,' the reference to ' regret ' that he ex* j pressed, and the hope that the Minister j for Lands should * overlook * the matter. There io some talk of bringing the matter up m the House, but as most members have taken much greater liberties with their Mansard proofs than the Speaker has done on this occasion, probably better counsels will prevail and the matter be allowed to drop.

The second annual meeting of the Nelson School of Music was held on Monday night, when the report and balance-sheet disclosed satisfactory pro gress. The pupils have increased con siderably, and , the sohool is financially sound. The work of the present Prinoipal, Merr Handke, was highly spoken of, and a resolution was adopted expressing warm appreciation of the work done by the past Prinoipal, Herr Balling, and wished him success m Europe. The work of the other teacher also was very favourably referred to. The number of lessons given per week last year did not exceed fifty, bub the number is now seventy-five. The Trustees expressed a conviction that the school is now a permanent success. Mr David finder, for the firm he repre sents, will bring under the hammer on Friday next, July 24, the whole of the stock of every description on the farm of Mr A MoOormick, who is giving up contracting. As Mr McOormiok'a con tracting plant was extensive, farmers will have a goed range for selection. Nine draught horses and their gear afford a chance for making up or strengthening teams, and making good blanks and weak places m horse furniture. Ploughs, harvesters, harrows, eet, are catalogued, and altogether the list of working items is a good one. Some 700 odd ewes ane among the lines of live stook to be offered, and two milch cows. The farm, which is known as •Ruddick's,' on the main' Alford Forest road,; is also on ,tb,e list— 244 acres, and will be sold on easy term*. In his annual report Mr James Me Kerrow of the L»nd Purchase Department says :— Nearly all the lands purchased under the Acb have been much improved, <and are m excellent condition. Unless they are Jcepb m this condition, Mr McKerrow states that they will deteriorate and fall m value. It is therefore impera tive, m the public interest, that conditions as to the rotation of crops, up-keep of fences, etc., should be strictly enforced. In the eagerness to obtain euch landa, artful combinations of families and friends lend themselves as applicants for some favourite section, so as to obtain as many chances of a successful draw at the ballot as possible. This acts most unfairly to those who do not resort to the practice, and some power of check, the inspector thinks, should be given to the land boards to prevent the soramble,

The Wheatstone Fatality

The I nqurnt ' fin inquest waß held yesterday, conducted by Mr Alfred Jtfarrison, J.P., at which the fo. lowing facts were elicited, evidence having < been given by Mr Walter Hayirian, a young man named Piper, a youug woman named Sarah Griffiths, and a neighbour named Moise. The deceased had been m the employ of Mr Hay man for some time, work ing on the farm and sleeping m the whar£ near the farm house. For some weeks past a slight peculiarity m the yonug man's habit Maud appearance had been observed, but this peculiarity to the lay minds of the people on the farm did not indicate anything like insanity, still less any suicidal intention. On Sunday morning, aboat ten o'clock, Mr Hayman left the farm with his family for church. His nephew, the young man Piper, also left about the same time. Deceased helped to harness the horse, and as he was not required to do any work on Sunday, he usually went to visit his people on that day. Mr Hayraan did not expeot> to see him again till Monday morning. About eleven o'clock deceased 1 came into the farm-house where the maid was and asked for hot water to shave. To this he helped himself aud returned to <he whar6, and the girl shortly after left, leaving deceased, the only person, she I believed, on the premises. Mr Hayman returned about six o'clock, but not expecting to see deceased before Monday, himself saw to the horses, and did not enquire for Williams, but went to the house ab once. I'he young man Piper, who also slept m the whar6, did not return home till ten o'clock. He at once went to the whar6, but found that the key. which was usually under the door mat, was not there. He sought about for it, but did not find it. Not wishing to disturb the family he hung about for two hours, but ultimately getting tired of this, he prized open the door of the whare, and on making a light he saw deceased m bed, with his face In a terrible plight. Fancying he had been kicked by a horse, he ran and roused Mr Hayman, who came to the whai6. It was then found that deceased had' Mr Hay man's double-barrelled gun beside his body, the muzzle of which was only a foot from his mouth. He had evidently fired it deliberately, aiad close np to his mouth, but the recoil had taken it back. The charge had gone right through his brain, and the youth had been dead for some hours. The gun was usually kept ' m Mr Hayman's bedroom unloaded, and deceased had evi dently gone there for it and the cartridges as soon as he got the place to himself. Ihe neighbour Morse had heard a shot, but shots were not unusual on Sunday, and he took no notice. • The jury found that deceased died by his own hand while temporarily insane.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. ' The following acceptances were received last night for the Winter Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club to be held on the Ashburton Show Ground on Thursday; next :— , ■ Maiden (saddle). Two miles. Queerfellow . . scr ' , sec bhd scr Bee bhd scr Master Emil . . 6 Margo ; - - ... 4' Ash ton .. 6 Cascade . . 4 Tralee ... 6 Toronto ... 4 Daisy Bell \.. 6 Ternity .- 4 Black Cave .. 6 Mishap ... 6 Lagmhor (harness).; Two miles. Tracy Belle ... acr sec bhd scr seobhdEcr The Fiddler .. 24 Belfast Fat . . 4 Prince Imperial 46 Ashburton (saddle). Two miles. Croesus ... scr sec bhd per see bhd scr Devil's King (in* Ternity 8 eluding ssec pen) 15 Nigger.. ... 12 Dexterity ... 30 The American... 14 Mermaid ... 36 Farmers' (saddle). Two miles. Queerfellow . . scr &ec bhd scr : Bee bhd scr Black Douglas... 6 Royal Rose .. 4 Belfast Girl ... 8, Toronto... ' ... 4 Master George 12 Miss Chubb .„■ 6 Bed of Stone ... 14 Torrent ..6 Max . ... 36 I Dash (saddle). One mile. Damper ... scr. Master George 4 see. bhd. scr. Bed-of -Stone .. 6 Miss Chubb .. 2 Rocket .. ..8 J. E. Rptoiv .. 2 Gillie Riabhach... 11 May .. ..3 Mermaid .. 15 Nigger .. ..3 Barney O'Hea ... The American . . 4 Commotion .. 25

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseives responsible for the ; Ooinions expressed by our cortesoondents)

SERVANTS' GRIEVANCES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Allow me space m your columns to speak aboub the way m which servants on stations are treated. lam myself a servant. lamon a station. There are neither looks nor keys to the doors. I think ib is time something was done to , prevent registry offices from sending ! respectable girls to such places. We ! have informed the master and mistress of thb house about their. doors being un locked, bub they only laughed at it. I have been insulted on two occasions by drunken men allowed on the premises. The master and mistress go away from their home a week aoa time, and leave us unprotected.— l am, etc., ! A Servant.

ROBERT BURNS.

' TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— One hundred yeara to-day, the charming man VWho found ! In simple flower' and leaf and fitqne, The impulse of the sweetest lays Our. Saxon tongue has known,' paid the debt we all owe to Nature. Through the years of the century the poems of Burns have been, 'arid will continue to be, a charm, and a powerfully humanising influence m the homes of many millions of people all over the civilised world. To-day his name will be revered m every land. '* In the post humous history of Burns,' says Dr Ourrie, • celebrations m his honor must hold a place ' Jeffrey, the ablest and severest literary critio of the century, refers to Burns as being ' equally distinguished by his tenderness and humour, and the exquisite pathos and originality of his poems.' During .the century many thousand poems and panegyrics have been bestowed on Burns by men of greab literary mark m Europe and America, while no fewer than thirty-two biographers have essayed the story of his life. In the Centenary Celebration of the year 1859, the following meetings were held m honor of Burns : — ln Scotland, 676 ; England, 76; Ireland, 10; Colonies, 48 ; United .States, 61; Copenhagen, 1 ; total, 872. It would be interesting to know how this number compares with the celebrations of to day— the century of fche poet's death.. I am, etc., s Scotchman. Ashburton, July 21.

FOOTBALL.

OHERTSEY v TINWALD. The newly formed Chertsey Football Club scored the second win last Saturday against Tin wald, defeating it by nine points to three The match was played m one of Mr Murphy's paddocke, close to the township, aud drew a good number of spectators, including many ladies. The game was well contested, and, though Cnertsey did nob scrimmage as well as m their first match, they kept command of the ball, their heavy forwards being a tower of Btrengfch. A teature of the game was the almost entire absence of straight out scrimmages. In nearly every instance screwing was resorted to, and though the backs of both sides were well fed, the Chertsey backs alone seemed Su le J° a °l with &n y de^ed resalt. Shortly after the start Todd picked up the ball from a routed scrnm, and sent it on to Gray who played throughout the game brilliantly. Be took it near the line? and then sent it on to P. Ironside who scored. Shortly after from some open rushes, Chectsey were put on the defensive, and owmg to a misunderstanding, Alf. Huston got over with little opposition. Score— six atl There was. a good deal of givt and take play, Ohertsev having invariably the best oi it, their backs under Gray (skipper), playing well together. F. Ironside following up^weli from a loose rush, secured the ball and scored his second try. Before time was called Gray got another try. For Chertsey all the backs did well, A. Ironside making the most determined efforts to feed Gray, who was well backed up by P. Iron side and Davison. Harvey, at full-back, gave a splendid exhibition of .sure and effective taking and kicking. Of the for wards the Doig brothers, Shdlook, and D .i? ld d work * For Tinwaid, Smith, the skipper, played a sound and hard game. Fitzgerald also did yeoman service. A. and W. Huston both played well, as did Orr. There were one 5r two others, whoße names I did not know, who did good service to their sfde. Mr tiL-Lun* U!tL2°- ed ", and the game was played^in good spirit. Alter the game the teams dmed together at the Chertsly hotel, and for an hour afterwards entertained eaoh other, with songs, etc. At eight a start was made for home, boih teams cheering eaoh other heartily as the drags went off.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME.

REMAINING FIXTURES' < T U ! y Shf* £v Orda v UCG ' and Ground. July 29— At Oval, v Surrey July3o-At Bexhill, Sussex, v Lord Cantelupe'a Eleven Aug. 3— At Birmingham, v Warwickshire A u g« 6— At Ganterbnry v Kent Aug. lO^At Oval, v England Aug. 13 -At Brighton v Sußaex Aug. 17-At Oval, v Surrey aS* S~f J Cheltenham, v Gloucesterahire Aug. 24-At Taunton, v Somersetshire Aug. 27 -At Liverpool, v Lancashire to° g ; 3 i~- At{^borough, vEngland Eleven Sept. 3—At Hastings, v. South of England

THE RECENTITEST MATCH.

_ ■ London, July 20 lhe Fteaa are unanimous m praisinc the form shown by the Anatralians m the recent match. . . The Times adviseß that no efforts should be spared to obtain a team to worthily re present England m the final test match. he StandatA considers the visitors have shown unusual ability at all poinfs of the game.

AUSTRALIANS v. DERBYSHIRE.

London, July 21 The Australians began the match with Derbyshire to-day, the Home team being Chatterton, Baeshaw, Davidson, Hume, ■Sugge, Porter, Everehed, Wright, Marsden. and Purdy ; . Trumble, Kelly, and Jones stand out of the colonial team. Jhe weather was splendid and the wicket m first class order, while the attendance was good. The Australians won the toss and decided to bat. Following are the scores : — y t : Australians —First innings. .> Giffen, .„. ..... ..  gg Lredale, not out . .. ...  55 Total for one wicket „.  134

The Bank President.

I Wellington, July 20 J Mr W, Watson* President of the Bank of NewZealaud; this afternoon paid the sum of £600, being the amount of the fine imposed on him by the House oa Friday,

PARLIAMENTARY

Wellington, July 20 THB BUDGET DEBATE. The House will meet to-morrow atter noon, end will adjourn until fr.3o, fhen probably the deoate on the Financial Statement will begin.

CYCLING.

Melbourne, July 20 A Conference of seventeen representatives of the Cycling Leagues of New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria decided to limit championship races to one, five, and ten miles annually, one to be run m each colony, and ©nly accredited representatives of the contracting leagues to be allowed to compete. No pacing by multicycles will be allowed m championship events.' <

COMMERCIAL.

WOOL SALES.

London, JuTy 19 The total quantity of wool catalogued np to date ia 216,198 bales, of which 199,598 have been sold. The highest prices are well maintained m all classes. ' Kereru' brought B|d and • Glencoe ' 9§d. .:

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited* have received, the following cablegram from their London office,- dated Friday, 17th July: — * Frozen mutton market firm. New Zea land frozen crossbred mutton, 3Jd. New Zealand crossbred frozen lambs, 4fd ; market weak, with a downward tendency.'

The Lyttdton Times says that an agitation is on foot m Lytteltou with a view of trans* f erring the wool sales from Christchurch to the port. Those concerned with the matter contend chat a considerable saving will be effected by such removal; In the first place there would be a savins; of 7d per bale on wool sent by rail from Ashburton to Lyttelton. direct, while it is estimated that a further and morel important saving of from 2a 6d to 3a per bate would be effected by cartage to and from the railway station. It is pointed out that there are several sheds atLyttelton where the wool could be stored and exhibited for the buyers. It is understood that the promoters intend approaching the proper parties for consideration of the subject.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

f ■ : • ■■ Capetown, July 20 Major General Oarrington's expedi tion to Matopopo has started. Ifc comprises 3500 men, including natives. The impis who occupy the hills are chiefly Mohalis, under Matabele leaders. The recent destruction of grain by the enemy has rendered famine among them imminent. The opening of tbe road from Fort Salisbury to Umtali is »bou,t to, ta^e place > and arrangements \ve being mad& for six months supply if provisions for 2000 men.

THE ASfiBUH r J?ON GtJAJRkIAN : TUESDA*, JULY 21, 18&6



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HoUowaj's Piils. — When inolenent weather oheoks to a oonßiderable extent the aolion of the ekin, au oUer'ative is required to compensate the body by means of other qbannels. Holloway^ Pills can be oonfi> dently recommended as the easiest, Buresf, and safeßt means of attaining this desirable end without weakening tbe most delioate or inoommoding the most feeble. When from frtquently recurring chMs or the inhalation of impure air tbe blood beoomeß foul and the seoretioDS vitiated, these Pills present a reedy and effioient meana of cleansing tbe former and oorreotiag the latter. By this salutary prooeeding disoase is arrested at its outset, its pains and inoonvep^eijcea averted, and the nervous B'ruotur.e.B save! from the depressing effeota entailed upon them by an Ulness.— (Advt.j, If you want delicious Coffee try tihe. I celebrated family Brand ; to be obtAu^e verywhere.' , WhgiMwmsßttirttf4t^Nk%VtQHs



BA.NA.N AS, Bananas, ripe and souna ; aho sweet* D.fi). Oranges at H. A. Flower's, Oonfectionor and .Fruiterer, East Street. : t BINDING thab our stock of Earthen- ware and Ironmongery is still £2CO too large, we are offering a few choice nibbles for cash lo clear.— Carson So Co. 795 , , >■:•■ ■ -; . !' \T ATES' Reliable New Season's Garden •*■ Seedv' j'*V/ landed. Vegetable Seeds ai reduced price I*.1 *. Gar son & Co., Agents. Garden 'Co^ls m great variety. 7 91 ■ .», NEW Magazines and Books ; quarterly Something to Read, Scraps and Snapsho's, The Mis»hty Atom (Corelli), Men of the Mo*s Hags (Crockett). First Aid, Hints and Helps (Ambulance Books) New Waltz. * Virginia, 1 by Ruby Zander ; New lot Foreign Stamps, Packets and Sheets at Andrewes, Anderson, and Co., Stationer's Hall. TOT ANTED KNOWN-H. Bair&tow * * has commenced the Undertaking Business. Any order intrusted to his | care will receive prompt and careful ab tentlon. Address, Cameron (Street, opposite Baring Square. 6 14U WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasorable offer refused for anything soiled or * 4 not up to date." — Mitohfll i & Turner. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cleared m one month. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Buota and Shoes from la 3d to 27a 6d.— Mellor's ' Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling.— Mellor's Stook aklng Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Men'a Meroery, Clothing and Boots. For Goods' that wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell & Turner. ; WANT ED Known— lf you want Seed that are sure to grow get them a Flbtohbr Bros. W" ANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton. — Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale -11/fRS KNIGHT, cash purchaser of JjLjL Ladles' and Gentlemen s left off Clothing, etc. Letters promptly attended to. Near Poßt Office, 6 100 WANTED Known—lf yon miss the Cheip Boot Sale you will be rry. — Mbllor's, Tancred Street.' WANTED Known— The 'Economic* Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d perpair, is the Glove for everyday wear, — W. H. Collier, • VKTANTED Known — For Vegetable *„■ and Flower Seeds call at Fletcher Bros , East Street. ANTED Known— Large delivery of the * Eoonomic ' Kid Glovel, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — W. H. Collier. MEN'S Bluchers 15s, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 3d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots nd Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R Aloorns ANTED Known— Monste "Clear ing Boot Sale at Mellob' Zealan dia Boot Store. * 4 / ANTED Known— OotoTHECoRWER » * for Newest Style& In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mbllor's Cheap Boot Pale. r»TANTED Known— Just opened, ex * * Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; Velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, Including new shades m Reseda, Hum- boldt and Hungarian— MitohbHi and



Wanted. FOUND, a silver Heneva Watoh. Owner apply to X Murray anp Soy. 7 124 WANTED, everybody to remember the Sacred Concert m the Odd- fellows' Hall this evening, 8 p.m. 7 138 7 M. ISITr will address on Prohibi- I_Jo tion, Oddfellows' Hall, Tuesday, July 28. His Worship the Mayor m the chair. 7 139 K\T ES LE V A.JN Foreign Misaions.— •^ Thubsdw night, Baring Square Oburch. 'Glimpse's of the sunny north, long ago and now.-~REv A. O. Lawry. 7 140 BVILLBI Seville Orange* for Marmalade ; als-o. D.E. Oranges and B:itian.'i«. Pitien an-l Passion Fruit now m. — Adams, East street and Saunders' Buildings. 7 141 MY Tuner. Mk Hakkow, will be here Monday, 27th. Piauos, Organs, Star Bicycles, for cash cr teima. Clearing Sale this month for cash, Oneap Station- ery, Books, and Fancy Goods.— H. M. Jones. T^TaNY thanks for past favors and •***• .solicits a continuance during coming year. My motto is to give satisfaction. Being under a minimum expense am able to compete with anyone. -C. Hawkins, Boob and Draper's Store, Tinwald V\f ANTED Known— That the Tailor- " ing Company will; commence Business m Burnett Street, opposite the Working Men's Club, about Wednesday next, July 22, and will, it is hoped, re- ceive a^ fair share of public patronage, j Gentleman's own material made np. Fit, ' style, and workmanship guaranteed. — W. Pauling, Manager. 7 120 , COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Congb. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, Kast street. ( 5 24 HEALTH KOKOFF ia 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 a celebrated Coffees ; also best stock of Teas m town. 7 92 WANTED Known -Madden's Re- freshment Boom 3 are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like a loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight, which a surprise visit from the Inspector, the other day proved ? You do 1 Well, go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a Success, why, come along to Maddens m East street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes, a Specialty. rsnRY Flower's latest Bulgarian Rock 1 and Cream Walnuts, simply delicious : at the Old Reliable Confec- tioner's, East street. A MERIOAN BOSS and Nougat >\. Creams, simply dfiliclous. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa. — H. Diggle, Up-to-date Confectioner, Eas Street.



HAVELOCK STREET. JAMES ELLIOTT. T AM NOW LANDING, Ex •Janet Nicol,' THE BEST QUALITY OF Westport Coal. j ALS o,— Ex: 'Tekapo,' THE FINEST QUALITY OF Newcastle Coal. Telephone 83. NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cheapest shop for Hoofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spouting. Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, Is J. W. Habdley'b, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tlnßmith. Telephone 32. UOLIDAT Suits—A Nice Kaiftpoi ! Suit for 27a 6d, Boys' KnJcker and Cambridge Suits from fs 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 465, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed, it R, Alcoyn'g



Public Notices. WOOLLEN GOUDS FUR WINTER WEAR. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Men's Overcofct-j, with Cape, from ... 20a Bdys' Uvei coats from ... ... 8s 6d Mwn'e All Wool Sao Suits from 27s 6d Men's All Wool Trousers from 8* 9d Boys' All Wool Knicker Suits from... ' ... 7s 61 Men's Cover Coat from ... 29s 6d BLANKETS. BLANKETS. BLANKETS Mosgiel. Ashburton. Mosgiel 16s 6d per pair. RUGS. RUGS. RUGS. Wellington, Mosgiel, Tiraaru 12s 6d. L.W. Pants, our own make, 3s lid; Flannel Shirts 3s 6d. £)Rim r G GLOVES, Wool lined jHovbs,, Mnfflars from Is, Wool Socks Is, Men's Golf Caps from Is, Boys' Gaps 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager. o \. • -^ . O I P-i ° 1 i,f- O ■■■■ i ey Qti j«N . & -;psi g P-I ; . p g r— l w m V: B>. _j p w. 2 o I pq ; : . CO , <4\ SAVE MONEY AND LOSE WORRY BY PURCHASING FOR CASH. 10 AN Supply the following goods at j LOW PRIOES- | Flour, best brands, m 601 b, IQOlb, and 200lbs— Soecial Low prices by ton Sharps by Is worth. Back or ton Bran by Is worth; sack or ton Oats, Whole and Crashed, m any quantity Oatsheaf Chaff by sack or'ton— l have some over 1001 b per sack Straw Chaff by sack or ton Bed Chaff Chick Wheats by Is worth or sack Barley by In worth or sack Linseed, Onions, Carrots, Potatoes, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Clover, eto Tea m 51b boxes, Tins and Caddies also;— » About 1000 Apple Trees from 3 to 6 years old, over twenty varieties. When grafting I choose these after fruiting ; 200 choice kinds. They are strong, well- grown trees, with good fibrous roots. Most of them have already borne excellent fruit. X Thomas, GRAIN AND PRODUCE DE ALB R,



Business Notices t J '•■' I ook. Look. G. J. NEILL \[S NOW SELLING CHEAPER THAN EVER, MAKE NO ERROR GK> TO NEILL' S FOR GOOD & OfIEAP DEAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOIS ■ ■ ■ * NO OLD STOCK, EVERYTHING NEW, COME AND SEB> AND COMPARE OUR PRICES. WE DEFY COMPETITION DRAPJSRY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. Men's Boots snd Shoes, Women's Boots and Shoes Boys' Boots and Shoes. : ; QirW Boots and Shoes of Every Description. O. J. VBlJL'tjt Friedlander^s Comer, East Street. TERMS CASH, : ,- : - — I ■■■'■■.. ; FANS. : FAM& FANB. ; ■. ■ ~ ' ■ . ■■ ■ s - ' JUST RE 0 E IV E D A, LARGE ASSORTMENT ■■■ ' '" ■■"' . . l ", ■••■■ - -'' : ; - v ; -.i--. i ■ ' ' ' ■ -.■■". ■ '.. PAN S AT VERY LOW PRICES i- . ■■ . ■ ■ / 3* 6<l, ss, tv Od, 8» ©d, and 15». ly ; ,S. ;;B ; A' : L.EK, : : ''[^ '\ ■ WATCHMAKER & JfeWJSLLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. GET YOUR -Seed Potatoes Seed PoMoes. FROM • ELETCHER BROS. A OETANaB 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 oSTera to be sent to us as early as possible, m order that they may be filled from dur own stooks, which occasionally beepme exhausted before the end of the BABOO. ■■'•'■' 1 « BEAUTY OF HEBRON,' x This variety is Very .Early, coming to the table before either Early Rose I or Ashleaf Kidney, and is far superior both m quality and productiveness. f . « QUEEN OF THE VALLEY.' A very heavy cropper and early potato. Toe tubers are handsome and solid (capital variety for exhibition), boiling as white aa milk as dry as flour, and is also a fine keeper. I' THE 'BRUCE/ This Potato, the potato of the future, is remarkable for its productiveness and its resistance of droughts and frosts, they have yielded at the rate of 17 tons per acre, having very few small, and is a first-cUss eating potato. We have also m stock splendid samples of Bath Kidneys, Lapstoue, Derwents, • Ktc, -Etc.:;' / . ■ ■-.. ; ' LAWN GRASS SEEDS. Try NiMMb & Blair's Celebrated Lawn Grass Seed. It is the purest, cleanest, and bejt quality m tjie market, and is composed only of Fine Dwarf, growing evergreen grasses; Per lb, Is 3d ; per bushel, 22s 6d. KoYt»ltles For Season IS9O. CABBAGE— < LAMB'S EALIEST OF ALL/ I A Superior Jfarly Cabbage of quick growth, beautiful white compact headg, $.; • ' Cd per packet. ■ V CABBAGE— « BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL.? X 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— i EARLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' Growers have golden opinions of this Onion. It grows a large bulb _»s fi om»d aß a cricket b»U. For market gardeners this onion is beyond, doubt the liuest that can be grown for sale. U per packet. ■ PEA— REV DR STEWART. f:-- Tie fi est early Dwarf Pea ever introduced. Per packet, PEA— SIR. EABRY ATKINSON, T iis fe he finest t* 1 growing P*» m ihe world. Per packet, 6d -, per lb, ls|; or 71 bs for 5?. ■ Call and Get one of our Catalogues of Selected Novelties. k FLETCHER BROS.. C&BH SUPPLY SIOBES, ASHBUKTOK AND CBBISTOHtJROH. i'.fwmww«4 ;. Box V!