PHASES OF THE MOON.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1896 CURRENT TOPICS.

I In these days when numbers of people are pursuing a vain quest m searching | for something theosophy and thb bfitterthanthe i bible. Bible, and run ning after all manner of lecturing enthusiasts who propound iiew theories, and m so doing are never weary of decrying and disparaging the old foundations of belief, it is refreshing to read m the columns of a contemporary an out spoken defence of the Sacred Scrip tures. Referring to the addresses of the Countess Wachmeister, the New Zealand Times writes: — "The recent appearance on the platform m this city of a titled lady m glorification of the misty doctrines of Theosophy calls attention to the frequency with which moral precepts, often similar to those m Holy Writ, are quoted as from Buddhist writings, this being done especially by Theosophists and others who seek to minimino the value of the Christian Scriptures. The very im portant question arises — Were these precepts to be found m the earlier Buddhists' writings, and, if not original, whence were they derived! Eminent Oriental scholars hold that a careful examination of the Buddhist writings, and of the Old Testament, shows that every valuable moralprecept inculcated by Buddha or his followers was freely taught by Moses and the Prophets centuries before Buddha existed; and this is scarcely to be wondered at, considering the light which has been thrown of late on the extent to which nations ia. earlier days held inter-communication. The ethics of Buddhism were evidently derived from those nations with whom the 1 inhabitants of India had commercial and other relations, including the Jewish; which was m its greatest prosperity 500 years before Buddha is said to have existed ; and also later, when the Captivity took place, and there was a tendency towards the dispersal of that people. Attention has been drawn to the evidence given by Strabo and other ancient writers to the great commercial intercourse exist ing m the tenth century b.c. between India! Persia, Parthia, Media, and the

countries south of tho Euxine, as well ' as the ancient traffic by sea which recent research has shown to have existed, and extended from India round Oeylon and up the Red Sea, the ships being mostly manned by those intrepid mariners, the Phoenicians. The Victoria Institute of London has been going fully into this subject, and one of the Institute's committee, Mr T. G. Pinchas, of the Department of Oriental Autiquities at the British Museum, is announced as having dis covered and deciphered some new and remarkable inscriptions of special interest on this subject. The transla tions of these inscriptions will soon be published, and are relied upon to upset many of the claims of the Theoso phists. Asa matte. 1 of fact, nothing has yet been discovered m the East, the cradle of all ancient religions, to equal the teachings of the Bible, which sacred volume has stood the test of investigation and of time, and is to-day the most widely circulated book m the world, six million copies having been printed and distributed last year alone."

The use of metaphor by public orators' is attended by considerable risk, as these figures of mixbd metaphor, speech present ' . numerous traps for the unwary — that of getting mixed being not the least common, Some instances of this sort of thing are very laughable and one of the best recorded is that of Sir Boyle Roche who, speak ing m Parliament, informed an astonished and amused House: — "I smell a rat, I see it floating m the sir and I will nip it m the bud !" This has long been thought unapproachable m its delightful confusion, but the following from a collection recently published, run it very close for premier place:— A certain politician, lately condemning the Government for their income-tax, is reported to have said, " They'll keep cutting the wool off the sheep that lays the golden eggs antil they pump it dry." "The glorious work will never be accom plished until the good ship Temperance shall sail from one end of the land to the other, and with a cry of victory at each step she takes, shall plant her banner m every city, town, and village m the United Kingdom." An Irish man, m the midst of a tirade against landlords and capitalists, declared that " If these men were landed on an un inhabited island, they wouldn't be there balf-an-hour before they would have their hands m the pockets of the naked savages." Only a few weeks ago a leoturer, at a big meeting, gave utterance to the following : — " All along the untrodden paths of the future we can see the footprints of an unseen hand/ An orator at one of the University Unions bore off the palm of merit when he declared that, " The British lion, whether it is roaming the deserts of India or climbing the forests of Canada will not draw m its horns nor retire into its shell."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is said that rock salt has been dis covered to exist m Mount Egraont. Captain Falrchild will leave Wellington by the Rimufcaka on March 19 to bring out the new Government steamer. George Barker, hotelkeeper, of Dune ' din, has been fined 40^ and costs for. lay ing totalisator odds. A telegram from Wellington says thai on Friday night-, when off Cape Farewell lighthouse, the Orowaiti narrowly escaped running down a brigantine, which was sailing without lights. A mob of 600 cattle, belonging to Doo roondara station, together with thirteen horses, were swept away and drowned. The stockmen were forced to take to the trees, where they remained for a day and a half. They were also four days without food. Lord Brassey Is said to be the richest man the colonies have ever seen. He is worth the modest trifle of four or five million?. His sister, who had two and a half millions, married Bass, of ale and porter fame, who also had two and a half millions. Parents of pupils, and others interested m the Kindergarten, have long been look ing forward to the annual exhibition m oonnsotion with the popular little school. This takes plaoo on Friday next m the Orange Hall, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The programme comprises exercises, recitations, sirring, etc, by the children and a series of tableaux vivants. A man who was aued foi his newspaper subscription at Melbourne pleaded that though he had received the paper, he had never ordered it. Asked the judge : *If a baker loft a loaf of bread at. your door, and you took and ate it> would you pay for that ? ' Defendant : * Certainly, your Honour ; but that is a different thing.' His Honour : 'Not at all. You eat the loaf and devour the newspaper. Verdict for amount with costs/ A young lady organist m a church m Colorado had an obstreperous old sexton as a blower, who would often stop blowing when the voluntary had, m his opinion, been, long enough playing. The organist wrote a note for his guidance, and handed it to him, but he, thinking it was a note for the minister officiating, marched up co the pulpit with it. The minister "was astonished to read. * Please go on blowing this morning till I signal you to stop.' There is at least one country m the world where it costs nothing to die- In some of the cantons of Switzerland all the dead, rich as well as poor, are buried ab the publio expense. Coffins and all other necessary articles are furnished on application to certain undertakers desig nated by the Government. Everything connected with the interment is absolutely gratuitous, including the grave and the religious service. All classes avail.them selves freely of the law. Laat evening a fire occurred at Messrs Maclntyre's farm, Greenstreet, by which a five roomed cottage was destroyed. The place had been nntenanted for some time, so that how the fire arose is at present a mystery. The fire was observed shortly after seven o'clock, »nd at that time it had not a very strong hold, but too strong for those on the faro to roaster, and the cottage was burned to the ground m a very short space of time. The buildV ing was insured for £100 m the Man cheater office. In the Police Court this morning—be fore Hon. Major Steward and Mr David Thomas— Henry Burton, a hawker, was charged with cruelty to a horse, by work ing it while Buffering from sores on the bask, and broken knees. The case was proved, and the horse, which was m a ' wretched condjMon, was ordered to be ' destroyed and accused was sentenced to ' fourteen daye hard labor, and ordered to pay costs of prosecution. After being re moved from Court, Burton lay down on I the ground and declined to -be taken to ' the police station, and required the efforts of three men to put him into a oab. He was ultimately secured, however, and taken to the depot. '

By the mid-day train this morning twenty-four double-deckers of shsep went northwards, en route for the freezing works. ; The latest American addition to the English language is the word "snolly-J goster," a political torm meaning •' a m»n ' who is ambitious for office, regardless of par y, platform, or principle?. Three hundred miners m New South Wales positively refused to enter a pit for three days for superstitions reason*. Strange guards having been heaid, fol lowed by the settling of a white dove a' the pit's, mouth, caused the men to fear a disaster. ~ At a meeting of the Hampstead School Committee held last evening, Miss M. Williamsoß was appointed pupil teacher, subject to confirmation by the ..Board of Education. The Easter holiday was fixed from April 2nd to the 13bh. Shorland ran down from 'Ohristchuroh to Dunedin m 22 hours 53 minutes, lower ing his own previous record by 1 hour 7 minutes. Messrs Bell and White, two Dunedin cyclists, have lowered the mile record to 2min 22a«0. , The North Otago Times reports that a 40 acre block on Tokorahi has yielded 65 bushels of wheat to the acre; and that a paddock of 110 acres on Mr Charles Faulk ner's farm, Willowbridge near Studholme has threshed out 60 bushels to the aore. A man was found m a gully near Pahiatua yesterday morning with his throat oat. He was still alive, but there wai little hope of his recovery. He had a pocket knife m his hand. The man attempted to give his came bat failed. He is believed to be Alfred Simmons. The Duke of Norfolk is said to contem plate the purchase of the ruins of Glaaton* bury Abbey, his intention being to re store it to a Roman Catholic order. The lasb Abbot of Glastonbury was hanged foe refusing to acknowledge the supre macy of Henry VIII. At a recent introduction of a bishop to his see, somebody noticed a Dublin grad uate wearing an Oxford hood. He pointed It out to the bishop, and said thab the person stood there with a lie on his back. " Well," replied his lordship, "you can bardly call it a lie ; but it is certainly a false-hood." Mr Charles Kirk, a son of Captain Kirk, skipper of the well-known trader John Bell, of Picton, was one of the men who accompanied Dr '* Jim " into the Transvaal.. He had some narrow escapes, having had the reins shot from his hands a ballet through his hat, and his horse shot from under him. He was sent to England for trial. Sheep buyers will have an opportunity on St. Patricks Day, at the Ashburton sale yards, of .supplying themselves from four lines of first class cheep from the flock of Mr A. E. Peache, of Mount Somen. The sheep are; to be sold by Mr E. W. Hanmar, and comprise half-bred and quarter-back ewes and wethers, full-mouthed and six tooth, and number 1700 m all. One goes from home to hear news. An English weekly paper of large circulation, The People, ooolly informs its readers that ' there is a spider m New Zealand that usually throws coils of its web about the head of its prey until the wretched victim is first blinded and then choked. In many unfrequented dark nooks of the , jungle yon . come across most perfect skeletons of small birds caught m these terrible snares.' To which we can only reply that we should like to see one of those spiders. ' The late Lord Ailesbury was once stand ing bareheaded m a hatter's shop m Piccadilly while his hat was being ironed. A well-known bishop entered the shop m full attire, and, seeing Lord AUesbury bareheaded, mistook him for a shopman. Taking off his own head-covering, the bishop and, M want to know if you have a hat like this % ' Lord Ailesbury sur- ' veyed the hat and its owner, and turned on his heel, with the 'cute remark, ' No, J haven't -and, if I had, I'm hanged if I'd wear it.' ' It is seriously stated that A. A. Zimmer man, the cycling champion, won a ooffin as a prize. Probably it was m the form of an otnament, and not one that could be used. Zimmerman's prizes include, be sides this gruesome article and others, 10 pianos, four horses, eight carriages, 25 gold watches, 40 diamonds, and 100 medals. His total is 400 prizes, and the value of his winnings during the last three years is stated to be £5000. The Messrs Orum have commenced the asphalting of tho stretch of footpath m Wills street, extending from Messrs; Lawrie and Co'a corner down to the inter section of Cms street. The asphalt will cover the whole width of the path, and the work when finished will be a great boen to those using Cookson's stables and Banger's private hotel, as well . as to the congrega tion of the Primitive Methodist church, and the thousand and one people, who are so frequently drawn to the Oddfellows Hall. Referring to a paragraph m last issue, anent typhoid fever, we are informed that inalj there are sixteen oases m the town i and suburbs* It is, therefore satisfactory, to know that the Borough Oounoil at Monday's meeting decided to take the best Bteps m its power, by employing extra labour to keep the street channels clear and clean. It may, however, be pointed out that there are many channels, both concreted and m their natural state, m which there is not a full and uninterrupted flow, of water to exercise its cleansing and purifying influence, and the cause of this has been simply the fact that the one man hitherto employed had too much to do. One of the worst examples is the channel m Burnett street, into which all the fever breeding material from the urinal behind the Somerset Hotel flows, and, thanks to a useless waterrgate at the junction of Burnett street with East street, which is as often closed as open, the channel is more often dry than flowing, and has frequently only been kept' flowing by the vigilance of some members of oar own staff. The removal of this gate will be imperative, and wijl have to be effected somehow, if the Borough does not take steps to keep up a steady flow of water. One of the cases of typhoid is from this street, and arose not fifty yards from the source just referred te. HollOwav's Pills.— The ills of life are increased tenfold by the mode of life so many have to lead ; most especially is this the case amongst the toilers m onr factories and huge workshops of the manufacturing districts whose digestion becomes impaired and . nervous systems dobiliated by the protracted confinement and enforced depriva tion of healthy out-of-door exercise. The factory workers may almost be said to have diseases of their own, readily amenable, however, to treatment if not allowed to prooeed unchecked. Holloway's pills are the moßb effectual remedy ever discovered for the liver and stomach complaints, as they act surely but gently, regulating the secre tions without weakening the nerves or interfering with the daily work.

Proposed Colonia Annual Cattla Show.

Wellington, March 11 The Minister for Lands has had under consideration a proposal for a -large agricultural show to be held m a different centre each year, and subsidlbed by Government;. After fall consideration he finds it impracticable on account of geographical difficulties and the rivalries of existing shows. He believes the only way of overcoming the obstacles is for the A. and P. Associations, &c , to arrange a metropolitan show among themselves, changing the site each 7«ar f

Westoyan Conterence.

Auckland, Afaroh 10 The following probationers pissed m {heir respective years :— The Revs. Frost. Harrison, b'ellhouse, Dawson, KUiot, Porter, Ashcroft, Lnohoru and Richards. Students Chappel, Bowie and Oraddock were aolec v ed for circuit work ; students Burton and Hosking-i will remain another ye»r at College. The following prqba i tinners are to be appointed :— Huct oir cuib, with a arrant; of £50 ; Grey town, with a grant of £20 ; Methven, home mission circuit. Alexandra (Ocago; is to be con* stituted a home mission station, and the Conference recoramenca the Oargill cir cuits to employ a home missionary to work the Mofpiel district. ■•■;«; The church building end loan fund report and b dance-sheets were exphuued and discussed, at considerable length. The Conference deoided hot to proceed with the plan for dealing with the whole trust debts of the colony. The report and balance-sheets were adopted. In the case of the Oamara trust debt it was decided that the Committee shonld pay off the mortgage of £400, making the total amount dne to the loan (and £1070, to be paid off by quarterly ihsfel. ments at the rate of £50 per annum ; the troatees also promising to raise £100 eyery .third year, by a special effort.

CORRESPONDENCE

,- V • ■— ■ •■..-■ 'Wa do not hold onneiTes responsible for tat ■ opinions uprated b? our conafpondent*

CONFISCATING THE DOMAIN.

TO THB EDITOR. Sir,— ln the Ashburton GtUßfciAJt, dated Marsh 10, I see tiro suggestions, which. If , carried out, will deprive the public of the tire of the larger half of the Aehburton Domain. One offer Is made by the Agricultural Soolety for a Show Ground $ and the other is contained m an artiole m the same issue, suggesting the raltability of a part; of the Domain as A site for the Old Men's Home. Kow Sir, I take it that both of these proposals are hl ßh|y improper, and I trust the general public will keep a keen eye upon what la done is the matter. That Park was set aside for all who choose to use It, for all time, and any attempt to confiscate any part of it should receive short shrift. The portion of the Domain now laid out is acknowledged to be very pretty, bub the sport ground is already too small for the requirements, and m the near future numbers of boys should, and will be playing orieket or football upon the outer paddocks, and this, without fear of contra* diotion, was that for which they were intended.— l am, etc., ... Alfrbd Harbison. Ashburton, March 11, 1896,

ROAD BOARDS.

COLDSTREAM.

A meeting of the Colditream Road Board was held at Hinds on Monday but. Present— Messrs E. F. Dobaon (chairman). D. Miller, and W. Wills. BATE BOLL, Lots 6 and 7, Hinds, were ordered to be transferred from T. Bullock to D. Miller. BAILWAT. CROSSING. A petition was presented by a number of residents to have a railway crossing opened about three miles south of Hinds town- It was resolved to recommend the petitioners to apply to the Railway authorities who had jurisdiction over the railway reserve, and the Clerk was directed to apply to have the approach from the township road to the goods shed shingled. works. On consideration of the Overseer's report ib vras resolved to call for fresh tenders for shingling the Coldstream road near Mr Mackles — Messrs McKeage, Miller and Wills to deal with them. The Clerk was instructed to proceed with authorised and other necessary shingling repairs; also to have small sheep bridges put on Emerson's and Beach Ro&o, and to have a drain cleared; RETIRING MEMBERS. . '[, A ballot was taken, resulting m the retirement pf Messra McKeage and, Wright. ' JBOUNDABV WORKS. ... V It waa resolved to ask the Loogte&ch Boad Board to furnish monthly - accounts of expenditure on boundary roads. ■ • ■> '■' ACCODKTS. Accounts amounting to about £50 were passed and the Board ad journedi

The Game of Life.

This life is but; a game of cards, which mortals have to learn, Each shuffles, outs, and deals the pack, and each a tramp mast turn ; Some bring a high card to the top, and others bring a low, Some hold a hand quite flash of trumps, while others none can show. Some shuffle with a practised hand, and paok their oards with care. That they may know, when they are dealt, where all the leaders are ; Thus fools are made the dupes ' of rogues, while rogues each other cheat, And he is very wise indeed, who never meets defeat. When playing, some throw out the ace the counting cards to save, * Some play the deuce and some the ten, but many play the knave, Some play for, money, some for fun, and some for worldly fame, i Bat not until the band's played out, can they count up their game. When hearts are trumps we plajr for love, and pleasure rule* the hour, No thoughts of sorrow check our joy m beauty's rosy bower ; We sing, we. dance, sweet verses make, our cards at random play, And while oar tramp remains on top, Love crowns the smiling day. When diamonds chance to crown the pack, and players stake their, gold, And heavy sums are lost and won by gamblers young and old; Intent on winning, each bis game doth watoh with eager eye, How he may see his neighbor's cards, and beat him on the sly. : When clubs are trumps, . look out for war, on ocean and on land ; For direful horrors always come when clubs are held m hand. Then lives - are staked instead of gold, and . dogs of war are freed— t And " Havoc ! " is the cry as oft as clubs obtain the lead. Last game of all is when the spade is turned i by hand of Time ; He always deals the closing hand m every age and clime. . No matter how muoh etch man wins, or how much each man saves, The spade will finish up the game and dig the players' graves.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, MAEOH 11, 1806.



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Wanted. ( A MEETING of the Star Football Club I ■**• will be heid mHt Stephen's School- ; room this evening at 7*30. 3 81 ' TjmESH Oysters, Flounders, Garfish. J _U and Groper by express To-night.— Jewitt, Fiehmonger, opposite Mai'. Office. 3 62 rpOMORROW -Baptists' Sale of Woi^ •*- three o'clock ; Anniversary Tea al 5.30. Eveuinp at eight o'clock, Lecture —Oddfellows' Hall. mO-MORROW — Oddfellows 1 Hall — ll Lecture on Ancient Athens. Mr Beardsley will assist with limelight views, Ourfew, with views from life. 3 64* I^OR SALE OR TO LET— Seven *- roomed House, with pantry wash- house, stable, etc.. on 2& acres of land, good garden and orohard. Apply Office, of this paper. 3 66 i . — ■ _ WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window* — Mitchell and- Turner. ' TXT ANTED employment by ,a young man, good horseman. For ad- dress apply MiLit s Gffiee. 3 63 \M ANTED to Sell, cheap, a piano m good condition. Owner leaving district. Apply Mail Office. 3 il OjTHEN you are m Ohristchurch don't TT fail to go to Warns s, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors. 3 34 — : ' .' .w /COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging \J with every home comfoit, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always'ready, 2d per cup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Ly ttelton Boardinghouie) Cameron street, At.hbur too* 3 23 WANTED Known— Our Season's Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited.— Mitchell and Turner TDETAL Dust, great floral air purifier, L del'cioua perfume of the loveliest flowers. A powerful antiseptic, refresh- ing and invigorating, destructive to all insect life. Pononga Electric Be^t acts on the blood and nerves, promotes circulation, assists digestion. The only Belt that generates a galvanic current.— H, M. Jones. ; AIT ANTED Known— That it is lament- vv able to hear people ask" why there is co much trash m the Boot Trade no w-a- days ? Bat no wonder I say. Thay mny striks their breads and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' i Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and j yon don'b get the worth of yonr money. l But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moiscn.. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a 6olid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure 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, Street, Ashburton. 2 127 Q EPAR ATOR Butter. Separatorßutter. Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lOd per lb, at Fletcher Bros , East street, Ashburton. TT^ANTED Known— Having bought f T our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advanoo m prlceH we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohell and Turneb. ANTJSD Known— Monster c7ei*7- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zoalan dia Boob Store. i Known — Just opening a » fresh lot of useful Presents, to brt given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H^ C. Segers, Melford House ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes,' tan or black, 6s 6d.— Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. / "PRESENTS, Presents— We are ncto ■*- giving useful Presents to all' Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc.— H. C, Segebs, Melford House ,4/fEK'S Bluohers 59, a good Strong •"-*• Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's: Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R. Aloorn's . ,■-.<■ ; ' ■:: V\7 A NTED Known— Newest Goods m vv Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W H. Colxier, The Corner. ANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellor's OlearingßootSale EA, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, m Jib and lib packets and 551 b cases. They are without doubt some of the finest Teas m the market, and are specially selected and balked m gardens for out own trade. — Fletcher Bbos*, Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- church. \k/ ANTED Known— 6QoO pairs of v * Boots to be cleared m one month. I — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known ~ 6000 pairs of Bootu and shoes to pick from. Mellor's Great Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. ■ 12 148 WANTED Known— Buots and Shoes from Is 3i to 27s 6d Mellor'b Cheap Boot Sale. TO' ANTED Known-Men's Suits 17s TT 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers Os lid, Knioker Suits 4s lid. Caps 6d,— Ihe Corner, W. H. Collier : ; . WANTED Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.— H. O. Segers, Melford House WANTED Rnrjwn-If you miss the Cheap Bcob Sale yon will :be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. TOAKTED Known— Bargains from VV floor to ceiling —Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Everybody to roll np to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's yonr time to buy. \ ft 7 ANTEDKnown— QotoTHECoRNER v w f»rN ewest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. f WANTED Known- You save 6* r in every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. TUST Amved.T-A large variety of cfse O fal and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred - assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and under ordinary cosb price at Mrs Alcorn's, OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- foreß ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcobns new chop, Baker's Bnlldlnga,



public Notices. \ I Success ! Siiccess ! | SUCCESS I NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THE "BIUE B.O«rH£'" DESEBVES IT CHEAP GOODS opening every day TT bring now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest PUce m Ashbnrton. for Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, etc. Therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wishes 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 m Pursuit of Cheap and Durable Goods, LOOK OOT f LOOK OUT ! LOOKOUT! The Best Value m the Trade. Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PBICES. White Calico Is lid, 2s lid, 8s Od per dozen Grey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s lid worth 6a per dozen Art Muslin 2s 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, CAMBRICB, BLOUS- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most successful season m those Goods, for the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." Ib so happens that all the loir class Goods have been sold — the batter quali- ties only are m Stock ; therefore, Superior Goods at Low Class Prices. For instance — 9d DeUines now 4£d ; all Linen Blousings were la 3d, now 7£d ; Zephyr s, nny shade, 3s 9d ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual prioe Is 9d no w 10ir), any shade ; Beautiful Designs m all shades and qualities of Satteen, with the price cut fairly in'half . No two bites at a cherry with BLUB HOUSE GOODS J usfc opened a few more pieces of Black Cashmere still 6s lid Dresa. Be quick for these, no need to overlook the luxury of mournfrg at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price from"4d per p%ir ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is 6d. (Silk Hose la lid, Black and Navy Gulfs aod Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each millinery7~millineey, MILLINERY. . . So Successful has been the "BLUE BOUSE" m this Department m almost entirely clearing out their Summer Gotds. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go at nominal prices, too ridiculous to qaoto ; just call and the price will delight a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, 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 fortnne If you' want a rig oufe, and have only about one third of what yon imagine it will cost, don't wait until yon have more money, but find the "BLUB HOUSE," And there we will help yon to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get all yon require. You won't get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE— A Man's Suib 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 3i lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, brown and drab from Is 61 Everybody within a radiua of forty miles has had a "BLUE HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lid. B.G. Under Shirts and Pants Is 3d, Merino do Is lid, Stroag Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs now 9d, all Tics, Scarfs and Collars at a cut In two prioe for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum Is b|d square yard, Carpets Is lid BOOTS T SHOES ALL AD « 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 yon wanb 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 THB~OHEAP "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street,



Business Notices. ____ One Month. I G. J. NEIL L , HAS MARKED HIS STOCK , General Drapery Clothing and Boots BELOW COST PJKICE, 4 ND is now offering it to the Public Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. Q. J. NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. REMEMBER — FOR ONE MONTH * ' '' ,' ' ■ ■ - ' " * "* RESERYEB FOR 0 . ; S. ■'SA LE X, ; : - . - jjs--..-. t WATCHMAKEB AND JENvELLER, t E y AST STREET Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE just received a large Consignment of the Finest Preserved FISH for the PRESENT LENT SEASON. 2 Kegs Finest £alt Salmon 6 Dcz. Salt Herrings/ one doz. 5 a ins Eed Herrings, Scotch m each tin 5 Cases Moir's Fresh Herrings 2 Cases Herrings m- Tomato •J Cases Maconochie's Fresh Sauce Herrings 2 Cases Kippered Herrings 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 5 Cases Auckland Mullet 2 Cases Albert Sardines 1 Case Mackerel 3 Cases Boneless Cod I Etc , * ■ EtbO CIROCHJ3MY.- CKOCHSSRI We have just received several shipments of Everyday Lines m Crockery, which we are enabled to sell at Very Low Prices. We have also received a special line m China Cruets that we are selling at the remarkably low price of Is Del. They are really the Cheapest Cruet ever sold m Ashburton. We have only a few left. If you are requiring one come at once, as we have only a few left [ENAMEL WAKE. ENAMEL WARE. Having bought large stocks of Enamel Ware m the Home and Continental markets before the rise ; we are enabled to sell at lower prices than anyone m the trade. The following are a few of the varieties we keep m stock : — Enamelled Saucepans m various sizes (with lid and without) Enamelled Stewpans m various sizes Knamelled Kettles, Enamelled Chambers, m three sizes Enamelled Wash Basins and Mixing Bowls, Enamelled Jugs Jmamelled Mugs, \ Pint, J Pint, and 1 Pint y namelled Pic Dishes m all sizes, etc., etc. TEA. TEA. TEA; Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekoe, with red label, in -Jib and lib packets. It is without; doubt one of the Finest Teas m the market, and is specially selected and bulked m the Gardens for our own trade. Give it a trial. RETCH & 3 BROS., CAS ri SUPPLY STOBES, X AST BTKE ET, AS HBURTON, Wholesale, nnd Retail Ageats iii .Ashburton and Christchur«h for NIMMO AND BLAIRS STANDARD SEEDS. iltePHosß 24 ■ " * Box 67