The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Important reading matter on fourth page. Mr 0. Digby's new advertisement re his butchery business In "Bast street appears in another column. Mr Norbury, who was shot by Mrs Lochor en February 25, has so far re covered as to be able to leave the hospital. The U.S.B. Company's steamer Taka puna leaves Lyttelton on Thursday, April 2, for Taranaki and Manukau instead of April 4 as stated elso where. In response to the invitation of the Cbristchurch Press an immense number of toys have been given by the children of the city for the orphaned miners' children at Brannerton. The Clutha Leader says that swaggers were never before so numerous in the Clutha district as they are at the present tini" 1 . And they seem to have met with bur very little success in their search for employment. The silver-plated Instruments used by the Maori Band at Napier comprise the best set in New Zaaland. The instru ments were ordered regardless of expense through a Napier firm, and the set that was purchased cost between £400 and £500. Two very aged Maori women have just joined the majority. One, Mrs Walker, a resident of the \rowhenua Pa, was 99 years and 9 months old, and had among her descendants a great-great* grandchild ; the other, Wakareta Tekawa, was the oldest; Maori woman known in Marl borough, her age being stated at 113 years. She was born in Taranaki and lived to see five generations. This morning, about four o'olock, three stacks of wheat, belonging to Mr L. Rattray, at Tinwald. ware burned. They were just ready for threshing, and how the fire originated is not known. The stacks were the garnering of a thirty bushel crop, an excellent sample, and were insured in the North British office for £100. W. A. Abley, over seventy years of age, said to be the oldest pedestrian in Victoria, walked on March 11 from Ballarat to Creswick and back, a distance of 22 miles, in precisely four hours. The veteran, who was encouraged on his way by bicyclists, horsemen, and persons in vehicles, was heartily cheered as he came in. A snra of £6 15s was collected on behalf of the performersnd of his daughter, who was recently widowed with a large family by a fatal accident at Bendigo. — Argus. An accident which befell Mrs Freeman Thomas whilst cycling with Lord and Lady Brassey in Tasmania recently, has enabled the Governor of Victoria to perform one of those private acts of benevolence for which he has always been noted. Mrs Thomas had a nasty spill whilst descending a hill. She was taken to b cottage close by, and was very kindly treated by an old lady. Lord Brassey has repaid this kindness by giving the good Samaritan an annuity that will secure her against poverty for the rest of her life. In accordance with a resolution passed by the Borough Council last evening it is announced by advertisement in another column that a public meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow even ing at eighb o'olock, to devise the best means for raieing subscriptions in aid of the'Brunnerton Relief Fund. For an hour previous to the meeting the scenic artist at the hall will exhibit the new scenery, showing the many different combinations of which it is capable, each combination forming a new picture. Mr Tasker purposes holding a guessing competition in aid of the Brunnerton fund, particulars of which will be duly notified. Irving W Larimore. phyaioal direotor of YMOA, Des Moines, lowa, says he can oon aoientiously reaommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm to athletes, gymnasts, bioyoliats, foot ball players and tde profession in general for braieeSi eprains and dislocations ; also for soreness and stiffness oi the muscles. When applied before the parts beoome swollen it will effeot a cure in one half (he time ÜBually required. Eor Bale by the Aehburton Drug Company. You trv th* New Vtnut Ztoce

The usual monthly meeting of the', Sooth Rakaia L.0.L., No. 25, was held !on Saturday evening, March 28. There was a good attendance of members present — W.M. Bro. Roes in the chair. The correspondence was lead and dealt with. It. was decided that this Lodge pay an I official visit to No. 23, Ashburton, on Thursday evening, April 2, It was also decided to hold an A. P. meeting on April 24, when two candidates will receive their A. P. degree. Thn election of a candidate then took place and was duly elected. Various other matters connected with Orangeism were then dealt with, and the [ Lodge was olosed in the usual manner. A geneial meeting of the Tinwald Hockey Club was held in the Templar Hall on Wednesday, March 18. There was a large attendance of members, and the Rev J. Blackburn was voted to the chair. The election of office™ resulted as follows : — Mr G. A. M. Buckley, President ; Messrs D. Thomas, T. Sealy, W. Houston fienr., J Gudsell, E. Gates, 0. Doherty, M. Lagan, and J. Heseltine, Vice-Presi dents ; Mr J. Clark, Treasurer j Mr C. Olark, Secretary ; Committee —Messrs H. Milliohamp, F, Clark, H. Hewson, W. Houston junr., and T. Hickman ; Captain — the Rev J. Blackburn ; Vice- Captain — Mr H. Millichamp. The open ing day was fixed for Thursday, April 9, and members of the Ashburton Club are invited to play a friendly game. The ordinary meeting of the Waterton Olearbrook Lodge, No 193, 1 OG T, was held on Saturday night, and there were 23 members present. The Lodge was opened by Bro W. J. Moses, VT. Bros William Houston and William Moses were appointed as delegates to the Prohibition Council, to be held in Christ chuach on April 16. Accounts for £1 12s 9d were passed for payment, a discussion on the qaestlon 'Is it consistent for a prohibi tionist to grow barley' was held, with the result that a large majority considered it to be inconsistent, only four members voting in the affirmative. The Lodge than went Into harmony and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. One candidate was nominated for initiation into the Lodge. The Lodge closed in due form at the usual hour. The concert promoted by the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, to be held on Easter Monday, promises to be a brilliant affair, judging by the programme, which appears in another column. The Club have been fortunate in securing the services of Mr W. Farquhar Toung, of Dunedia, who is acknowledged to possess one of the finest bass voices in New Zealand, and as this is Mr Young's firec appearance on an Aehburton stage, lovers of a really good song have a treat in store. The Club have also obtained the services of Miss K. M. Watson and Miss Alice Oorrick, of Christchuroh, and Miss Venie Flower, of Ashburton. The abilities of those ladies are too well known to need any comment. The humorous element will be in the hands of Mr Gus Jones, of Timaru, who comes here with a high reputation as a comic. The tickets are selling rapidly, and may be procured from any of the Committee of the Club, and of Messrs H. M. Jones and H. A. Flowers. Holloway's Pills anb Ointment. — It is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off in mines and tunnels, and those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in consequence. The chest and liver often become clogged 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, Bprains, ulcers and all manner of sores. j

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS. London, March 29 The tallow market is lifeless. The sales have been postponed till April 10. Rabbit Bkins flat, declined There is a scarcity of rabbits, and Australian are selling at lid to arrive.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The Lyltelton Times reports : — Although there were a fair number of farmers in town on Saturday there were not many samples of grain on offer, and beyond the fact that a few small lines of" wheat changed hands at quotations there is nothing to report, A rumour was current in town that a line of some 20,000 bushels had been secured for export, but at what price could not be ascertained. Oats are extremely scarce, and holders are now demanding 2s at country stations for good short feed end milling. In spite of the bad weather a fair amount of grain has been shipped from Port during the week, the bulk of it for North Island ports, although some wheat and oats have been shipped to Sydney and Newcastle. Potatoes are now offering feeely, and con tracts are being made at from 32s 6d to 35s at country station*, according to time and place. The following are current prices f.o.b. Lyttelton : — Whkat.— New, 3s 2d to 3s 4d. Oats. — Prime milling, 2s to 23 Id ; short feed, Is lOd to 2s ; duns and Danish Is 9d to Is 10di Barley; — Malting, prime 3s 6d to 4s j medium, do 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; second quality, 2s 6d to 3a ; feed, 2s 3d ; Cape barley, 2s 3d to 2s 6d. Beans.— Well saved 2s 3d. Peas. — Blue Prussians 3s 4d to 3s . 8d ; white, 3s 3d to 3s 6d. Oatsheaf Chaff.— 42s 6d to 47s 6d at handy country stations, according to quality. Onions.— £4 at country stations. Potatoes — Kidneys 40s, Derwents 30s to 355, both at country stations. Grass Seed.— Ryegrass,' farmers' lots 2s 6d to 3s 3d, machine-dressed to 43, heavy weight 4b 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3£d, town | machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4£d. Dairy Pkoduck. — Cheese 3fd to 4d, loaf 4Jd to sd. Butter— Factory lOd, dairy 7d to Ba, salt 6d. Bacon and hams 6d,

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE

Capetown, March 29 President Kruger denies that his relations with Mr Chamberlain are strained. He states that the Republic left the negotiations to the Executive and himself. He has not declined to visit England. London, March 29 Private advices received from the Cape state that a German artillery officer of high rank, and numbers of German soldiers have made their appearance at Pretoria, under the pretence of looking out for selections' of land. ,

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, March 29 Risings have taken place at Shangwe, Msujo and Selukwe in Matabeleland. The aon of Lobengula is aiding the rising. A thousand women and chil dren are in the laager at Buluwayo. The rebels number about 8000. The Chartered Company do not believe it will end in anything very serious. ii_ _ ■

DEATH IN THE MI NE.

The midges are dancing, dancing, up in the sunlit air ; And the spider is spinning, spinning, down in the shadow there 'Tis the omen of joy and sorrow, the riddle of life and death— ' Alas, there is none to read it, and speak with a warning breath. For up in the joyous sunshine the innocent children play • While Death in the mine Bits waiting— waiting his helpless prey , Watching the breeding fire-damp, wafting its breath along £llrs ! for the children's laughter— alas ! for their joyous song ! Alas ! for the wives and mothers whose sorrow is drawing nigh i For the husbands and sons and fathers this day that are doomed to die. Alas ! for the swift destruction that comefch without a sign Alas i for the creeping terror, down in the deep dark mine ! Nearer and nearer ; nearer ; nearer along the dark Moveth the fsarsome fire-damp, on to the fatal spark. Then like a mighty whirlwind, shaking the trembling ground With a roar it hath seized its victims and scattered their bodied round Bruised and bleeding and battered, as if in a Titans' strife • ' And closed with a passless barrier the way to the light and life. And then in the cruel darkness follows the choke-damp's breath, And the mine is the realm of silence, and the silence the realm of Death. And away in the pleasant sunshine the children have ceased their play * And the voice of their lamentation is filling the land to-day * And mothers and widows weeping have gathered around the' grave Of the loved and lost that no human skill and no human love could save. And the nation is weeping with them, and prays to the Christ above To bind up the hearts that are broken, and comfort them with His love. And the hearts of the nation, beating as if bat the heart of one, Are full of a holy purpose for a noble work begun To help with a loving succour — and this their reward shall be, " Inasmuch as ye did it unto these, ye have done it unto Me." — Wm. J. Steward.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible (or ths opinions exptessed by our correspondents)

RELIGION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — It is very good of you to permit Buch a digression as this from the Bible in schools question. Briefly, your correspondent will doubtlesa be aware that the sacred writers use the term " world " in a variety of senses ; each may ordinarily be deter* mined by its connection. The sense in which it is used in the passage quoted includes all the circumatanceß that tempt to sin. St John comprises all that is in the •• world," which we are not to love under three heads — the lust of the fleßh, the hut of the eye, and the pride of life." To keep one's self unspotted from all of these, is to keep ourselves unspotted from the " world*" Dr Plummer, in speaking of John's summary of the " world," says : — " The meaning is the lusts which have their seat in the flesh and in the eyes respectively. The body in the New Testament is perhaps never used to denote the innately corrupt portion of man's nature ; for that the common term is the flesh. The body is that neutral portion which may become either good or bad. It may be sanctified as the abode and instru ment of the Spirit, or degraded under the tyranny of sin."— l am, etc., . I Deo Juvante. Ashburton, March 30, 1896.

The Wesleyau Sale of Work.

The Wesleyans held their sale of work, etc,, In the Orange Hall on Saturday. A good deal of solid business was done during the day, the ladies having been particularly busy selling the results of months of labor to country visitors. Another kind of solid work was the supply ing of square meals to a large aumber of hungry guests who took advantage of the Indies' levee, and came in to see how things were going on, and at the same time refreshed the inner man In the evening there was a large gathering. Miss Ruby Williams, dressed as a fairy, pre ; sided at a fairy well and worked a most wonderful windlass, the rope of which brought op every time a cause of much merriment. Tableaux vivants kept the audience on tiptoe expectation every time, and drew forth rounds of applause, buts s of laughter, and demonstrations .of approbation. The tableaux were nine in number and comprehended * Motherless/ in which Mrs C. Baker, and Misses Berry • man and Nellie Collins took pait. * Which do you lore? '—Mr Frizzell Misses Muriel Oaborne, Nellie Collins and Master Stan ley Berryman, Broken Heart — Mrs C. Baker and Miss Gates. * Excatelor '—Miss Wienie Orr, Miss Gertie Sparrow, and Mr Frluall. 'The new woman' — Misses Winuie Orr, Lizzie Potter, Emily Potter, Gates, Collins, Sparrow, Winnie Collins, Kathleen Orr, Fox, and Rowbobham • ' April Fool ' — Mr Frizzell, Mr Meyenberg, and Misses Fox. Rowbotmun. Sparrow, and Collins. • Wait tilt the clonda roll by '— • Misses Muriel Osborne and Nellie Collins. * Washing '—The Misses Potter (2), Orr (2), and Miss May Collins end Miss Rowbotham. * Comfort '— Mis3ea Orr (2). "Votes of thanks were given ab.the close to friends who had kindly helped in music and otherwise to make the gather ing a success. Mr J. C. Lane supplied the necessary music for the tableaux.

IN TERPROVINCIAL.

Drowned 1 Auckland, March 30 A man named Edward McGrossey was drowned in the Tamaki river through the upsetting of a dingy this morning. A Divorce (me Mr Justice Connolly sit to-day in the Supreme Court under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act. The case was that in which George Boswell Howard, hotelkeeper, was the petitioner, Annie Howard respondent, and William Eugene Whitely co-respondent, Both petitioner and respondent are well known in Auck land. The petitioner sought for a decree nisi for dissolution of marriage on the ground of respondent's adultery with the co-respondent. Mr Theo. Cooper ap peared for the petitioner and Mr E. O. tiloomfield for the co-respondent, who hadfiled no defence, but the co-respondent denied the adultery. The evidence is sensational. Attempted Ilnrg-lary An attempt was made to burglarise the premises of Messrs Partridge and Willis, tobacconists, Queen Street. On tampering with the door it started McOermot's patent burglar alarm, and the ihievea in fright cleared, leaving their skeleton keys in the door. They had cut a square of glass in the window with a diamond preparatory to taking it out. A Chinese BHsaiouary The Rev Chesk Hon» Cheong, a Chinese missionary, arrived by the Walhora from Sydney, with a view to touring New Zealand and enquiring as to the condition of the Chinese in the colony Ike national Association Napibr, March 30 The largesb political meeting ever held in Napier gave a most enthusiastic recep tion to Captain Russell, Dr Newman and Mr R. S. McLean, who explained the objects of tne National Association. The only motion passed was one of thanks to the speakers. Dentil of Captain Wuaeler Wellington, March SO Captain Wheeler, who held the position, of manager of the Wellington branch of the Union Steamship Company for about fifteen years, is dead. It is believed he contracted typhoid fever before his return to Wellington. He leaves a widow and three sons and two daughters. j 9.'h« Conciliation Board CsRiSToauBCH, March 30 Mr H, J. Beßwiok, Mayor of Christ church, has boen elected Chairman of che I Conciliation Board for the Canterbury , dietrioc, '

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE FRENCH MINISTRY. Paris, March 29 M. Berthelot, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has resigned on the ground of ill health. M. Bourgeois, the Premier, will take the portfolio himself. MADAGASCAR. The French Government has refused British miners permits to mine in Madagascar. ACTION FOR SLANDER, London, March 29 \ Mrs Arthur Kitson,late of Sydney, sued Doctor William S. Playfair for slander, in alleging adultery against her. She claimed £5000 damages, and was awarded £1200 on the ground that the defendant had violated the secrecy of the profession. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. The Duke of Cambridge has aban doned his claim to an additioned pension. I AN AUSTRALIAN C ANTATRIOE | Messrs Bobsey have engaged Mis ß Ada Crossley, the Australian singer for all their ballad concerts oe season. CANADA. Ottawa, Maroh 29 i The Canadian Commons protest against the permanent exclusion of cattle from England.

AUSTRALIAN.

LORD BRASSEY'S YAOHT. Sydney, March 30 Lord and Lady Brasney made an official landing to-day, and met with an enthusiastic reception. A SHOCKING FATALITY. ~ A shocking fatality occurred a Oabramatta on Saturday night. A storeman named Bonarius and his wife went to a dance, leaving ia bed their three children, and one each belonging to neighbors named Oaborne and Fabies, who were also at the dance. A lamp was burning on table. In the middle of the dancing a messenger arrived with the news that Bonarins' house was on fire. When the scene was reached the place was in flames. Gallant attempts were made to save the poor children, bat this was foimd impossible, and th« house was com plbtely gutted. The remains of all five children, whose ages ranged from six to ten, were found charred to cinders. The only consolation to the parents was that there was some evidence that they were suffocated wh'le asleep.

Longbeach Parochial District

A special effort has been made throughout tne Longbeaoh Parochial District within the latt fortnight to raise a sum of money through the offertory in place of the annual Sale of Work formerly held on Easter Monday, It is gratifying to learn that the prooeeda of the special offertory amounts to the respect* able sum of £35 16s lid. We are informed that this sum is slightly in excess of the amount which the Vicar and church officers expected to raise in this way, though not more than is required to meet district liabilities. And it is still more gratifying to learn that the result has been attained with* out a single indiridual being personally canvaised. The above mentioned amount has moreover we understand been made up by the free-will offerings of the body ol church members throughout the district and not by a few individual large contributors. It is also pleasing to learn that the receni special effort has not diverted the sympa thies of the church members from claims 01 their charity for objects outside their owi parish. We know of one little chnroh in thi scattered Parochial district, the offertoriei of which on Sunday last for the Brunneato Belief Fund amounted to within a f racfcio of five pounds*

Tinwald Presbyterian Church.

-m■ ■ ! The annual tea meeting of the Tinwa Presbyterian congregation was held in t' Good Templar' Hall on the evening Thursday last. Unfortunately the weatb had been wet for several days, and thou the rain had almost ceased, many w intended to be present, were disappoint! The ladies who supplied the tables did th part admirably. Not only was Che great abundance provided, but the quality of ' eatables was all that could be desired. 1 young ladiea too, who laid the tables, t< no end of pains to make everything i and everyone comfortable. The hall t the tables were beautifully decorated, the room looked quite cheerful in the la light. The bachelors' table was presi over the Misses Meharry (2), Anderson Lewis ; and the others by Mesds Cairnoross, Fergil, with the Misses Gt oross (2), Lewis, Boyle (2), E. Anderson Shearer. The Rev. J. Skinner, pastor o| congregation, occupied the ohair, and, i opening the meeting, made a few rera as to the work ol the year. Stirring practical addresses were then deliverei Kevs. Abernethy, Grant, and Inglis; 1 addresses were listened to with the gre attention— old M»d young alike seemiii take an interest in all that was said toi Mr Craighead and the choir, assute friends from Ashburton, sang anomV solos and anthems, and Miss Boyle^nd Meharry played the acoorapaniii I Solos were contributed by- Miss And ™ Rev. Mr Grant, and [Messrs Kerae Craighead, and ithe musioal part < programme was heartily appw and applauded. Altogether, the ing, in spite of the weather i decided success. The usual votes of 1 oloofd a most enjoyible meeting.

THE ASHBURTOK (JuArMaM : "MSSDAY, MAfcOH Si, 1896,



It will be seen by a new advertisement in 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.— (Advc.)



Wanted. ( WAHOO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 \\J ANTED Known— That it ie lament- * * able to hear people ask why there is so much trash in the Boot Trade no w-a- --days ? Buc no wonder I say. Th«jy nry strike their breasts and say, • By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales*' Though cheap, a profit mast be levied, and you don't get the worth of your money But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moi.-on. the Premier in the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Seoure good boots for winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depot), East Q *-eet, Ashburton. 2 127 Public notices. APENING TTP T\AILY VPENING UP JL/AILY AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS FOR THE WINIJSR SEASON. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING IN|THE DISTRICT* New Hats, New Ties, New Shirts. HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



Wanted. ; Q HOOTING SEASON, 1896,- Boy your Guns, .Ammunition, Etc., at J. W. Hardley's. 3 79 Q.UNS ON HIRE; also Gun thoroughly repaired. Please forward early 0 avoid the rush. «). W. Hardley. 380 YSTKAS, fresh Fish, arH Rabbits to nigh cby express. Jewitt's, oppo- site Mail Office. .- 3 242 (^AMICKA, half-plate, for sale. All J latest improvement*), leather carry- ing bag, frames, dishes, etc. A bargain. Instruction given. Apply J.A., Mail Office. 3 lgy WANTED Known.— The popular Tea and Coffee Rooms, 131 Lie 1» field street, Christchuich, late Bundle's. Tea and Coffee Id per cup. Bread ajpd Butter 2d per plate, hi am, Hot Pi en. and Pastry, fecones, Buns, etc.— -M. Cooke, Proprie- tress. 3 243 ANTED Tu liET, at Weaterfield— 400 Acres Good Tuesock Feed, with or withont Turnips, fenced and watered. For further particulars apply I Mail Office. . * 3 208 TiEMEMBBR the Primitive Methodist .Ll) Sunday School Anniversary to be held on Easter Sanday and Monday. Addresses by the Rev Layoock. 3 241 'ANTED, to let 4-roomed square Heuse, large scullery and stables. For particulars apply Mail office. 3 237 fXOCKEY.— Meeting in Templar Hall J~L 8 o'clock on Thursday. Business —To consider taking the game to the Domain. 3 232 "IXTANTED Known— Luge delivery of * v the * Economic' Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— The 'Economic' Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 91 ' per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. COLLIER. •COMFORTABLE Board and LodglDg \y with every home comfoit?, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. j Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cup. | Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouse) Cameron street, Afehbur ton. 3 23 "VZOUNG Ladies' Journal for March, X Weldon's Ladles' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Pononga Electric Belt, Petal Dust, etc. — H, M Jones. ANTED Known— Our Season's Dresses in all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner. TOTHRN you are in Ohristchurch don't * * fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors. 3 4 TUST Arrived.— A large variety of use fj ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Backets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and under ordinary cost price ab Mr» Alcorn's. WANTEDKnown— Go toTHECoHNER for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Oolller. WANTED Known — 6000 nairTTf Boota and shoes to pick from. Mellor s Great Boot Sale. ANTED Known— Spectacles, Kye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optlca lice at S. S«IT.«KB, Optician Known— Just opening a * fresh lot of useful Presents, to he given to all Pnrcha««rs of Drapery.— H. C. Segers, Melford House QEPAIUTOR Butter. Separator Butter. w ~> Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lid per lb, at Fletcher Bros , East street, Ashburton. THKH People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster bale of Bicycles, Earthenware, Glass, and China Why not You ? . 184 117 ANTED Known— so pairs Lad ie VV and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Teonis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr. 10136 HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's ANTED Known— Buots and Shoes from 1* 31 to 27s 6d.— Mellor'b Cheap Boot Sale. WANTFD Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc. — B. 0. Segers, Melford House MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter ab 89 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known- You save 5s in every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. ■ WANTED Known— lf you miss the Che^p Boot Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. "PRESENTS, Presents— We are new -t giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc. — H. O. Segbrs, 1 Melford House WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 69 6i. — Mrllor's Cheap Boob Sale. j rPEA, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and JL Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, in £lb and lib packets and 551b cafies. They are without doubt some of the finest Teas in the market, and are specially selected and bulked in gardens for out own trade. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- church. WANTED Known—A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets in all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. \:> ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of V * Boots to be cleared in one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED 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 letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advanoe in prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known— Everybody to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. \ Row's your time to boy (



public Notices. Success ! Success ! SUCCESS ! NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THE "BLUJR HOUSE" DESERVES IX CHEAP GOODS opening every day TT being now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place in Ashtrarton for Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, etc. Therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wisheß to sustain the confidence of those near and dear to them, by saving their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When in Pursuit of Cheap and Durable Goods look out Floor out i LOOK OUT! The Best Value in the Trade. Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PBICES. White Calico Is lid, 2s lid, 3s 9d pei dozen Grey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid pei dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 8s lie worth 6s per dozen Art Muslin 2b lid for 12yds— a marvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking 4s lid bed of 10 yards worth double American Leather and Oil Baize from 9d per yard 72 inch Twill Sheeting, 9£d per yard, plain, ditto, per yard B£d PRINTS, CAMBRICS, BLO OB- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most sucoesaf u season it these Goods, for the balance no offei approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." It so happens that all the low class Goods have been sold— the better quali- ties only are in Stock ; therefore, Superior Goods afc Low Olaes Prices. For instance — 9d Delaines now 4§d ; all Linen Blousings were la 3d, now 7Jd j Zephyr s, any shade, 3s 9i ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price Is 9d no n 10£4, any shade ; Beautiful Designs in "all shades and qualities oi Satteen, with the price cub fairly injjhalf. No two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS Ju;fe opened a few more pieces o? Black Ca>htnere still 6s lid Dress. Be quick tor these, no need to overlook the luxury of mourning at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price' from" 4d per pair ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is 6d. cilk Hose la lid, Black and Navy Guffs and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY, MILLINERY MILLINERY. So Successful has been the "BLUE HuUiSE " in this Department in almost entirely clearing out their Summer Goc ds. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stost will go ab nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; just call and the price will delighc a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FJKATHBRS, etc., Most be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MERCERY DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation Is the footstool to fortune If yoa want a rig out, and have only about one third of what you Imagine it will cost, don't wait until yoa have more money, bat find the "BLUB HOUSE," And there we will help you to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get all you require. Ton won't get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE- A Man s Strife any size for 14s 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9d, Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests 11s 6d, Tweed Trousers from 5s lid, Serge Trousers from 4s 6d. The Wonder— »• BLUE HOUSE" Moles 3s lid, Men's Tweed) Hats 1b 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, blaok, brown and drab from Is 6 1 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a " BLUE HOUSE " SHILLING SHIRT, j Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lLd, 8.3. Under Shirts and Pants Is 3d, Merino do Is lid, Strong Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs now 9d, all Ti*s, Scarfs and Collars ab a out in two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum lo b£d square yard. Carpets Is lid BOOTS ~&T SHOES ALL AT " BLUE HOUSE " PRICES. Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3s lid, be quick if you want a pair To Sfcndy Economy and live within means, pay cash. If you want to come Into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend a pound, then you enjoy yourself, because you have a holiday and save a day's wages THE CHEAP "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street. k



__ Business Notices. - KAIAPOI HOUSE. JNew ami Reasonable Goods NOW BEING LANDED DAJLY. IMMiDNSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FaBRICS, MAKING A Grand Display. /YOR Country Friends will be duly waited uobn with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCIELUr TURNER TANORED SIREET. S. BALEK, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN JEAST STREET. \ AT THIS, JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the LARGEST and FINEST STOCK in the District of GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND E.P. I LADIES' AND GENTS I I GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. ] WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, andjdouble cases at 30s. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. BAL EK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY "LAXTON'S NOBLE." THIS new Strawberry has established itself in the Houe market as the Very Best Strawberry under cultivation. The frnit is large, firm, and handsome, tbe bright crimson 'scarlet berries weighing as high as 2oz each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides these recommendations, "THK NOBLE" is one of the earliest fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation in saying that it is undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The following is extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : "New Strawberry: "Laxton's Noble" — . . This strawberry excels both in size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had in New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived in ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, up3aking 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 convs early into bearing, and is a very heavy betrar, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with Bmall garden space or for market gardi-nere, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Bennet has on young plants, laid in the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, siy, 2 z each. They are fine handsome berries, and of good travelling qualities." Ai Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early in May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 63 per Dozen ; 40a per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Uhristchurch for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kerosene. Kerosene, Kerosene. 100 Cases. 100 Cases. We havo in stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 per cent fire teat. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Beat light-giving oils in the market. Cream of * art^r. ircam of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Cream of Tartar ground' specially for ua from the crystals. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Beat procurable, and having bought it before the rise in the Home market, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper in the town. Uoffee. Coffee. Coffee- We are giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beans are selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and ground on our premises by the most approved machinery. We can recommend it with thv greatest of confidence as Superior to any other Coffee in the market. Give it a trial and you will use no other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX in »ny quantity, at Highest Markft Bates. Orders by Poet or Telephone Promptly attended to , FLETCHEK BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASH BURTON, and High street, Christchurch. Telhphonb 24 Bo * 6 ?