The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1896 THE PREMIER AT CHRIST CHURCH.

| The way m which party feeling warps the judgment is plainly evidenced by the widely differing comments of the Press and Lyttdton limes upon the reception accorded to and the speech delivered by Mr Seddon at Ohrist church on Thursday evening. As to hia reception by the people of Christ church, however, it ia evident from a comparison of friendly and hostile reports that m point of attendance the Premier had nothing to complain of, his audience being the largest that has ever gathered together m th& Cathedral City on any similar occasion. As to the hearing accorded to him, it seems to have been as it should be, respect ful except on the part of one section of those present —that section, we regret to see it stated, being the ex tremists among temperance reformers — the prohibition party, whose methods m this respect are certainly not calcu lated to disarm opposition, much less to win over those who differ from their proposals. As to the speech itself, the full reports; supplied by both papers, put the public m the position of being able to judge for thsmselves as to ths validity of the claims put forward by Mr Seddon to support for hitmelj: and hi? administration and

policy, and as to the satisfactoriness or otherwise of his reply to the attacks to which both have been subjected. As a matter of fact, the speech appears to have been almost altogether confined to a defence of the Government against the charges of their opponents, more especially such as have come to the surface during the recent and still existent ebullition of electoral excite ment m the Cathedral Oity. Mr .Seddon made out a very good case m connection with the banking legisla tion, the cheap money scheme, and the land settlement policy of the Ministry but, as was perhaps natural, took, we think, a somewhat exaggerated view of the effects of the Advances to Settlers Bill on the price of money. No doubt the fact that borrowers are not now wholly dependent upon private lenders has helped to reduce rates of interest, but it must not be forgotten that ths plethora of money awaiting investment has also helped m the same direction. The fair state ment of the case would, therefore, be that the Government has assisted to wards the obtainment of this desirable result, but is not entitled to claim that it baa saved the people the entire difference between old rates of interest and existing rates. As regards the charge of having increased the burdens of the people under the New Customs Tariff, it was fairly pointed out thab while, as the Premier admits, the amount of taxation has been in creased, the burden has been thrown on the shoulders of those best able to bear it, by the heavier imposts on luxuries, and that the burden imposed m respect of necessaries, consumed by all classes, such as tea, etc., has been reduced by upwards of £50,000. Mr Seddon also very fairly pointed out that as to the | amount which will be yielded under the mew tariff it is yet too early to arrive at positive conclusions, it not having been sufficiently long m opera tion to enable the results to be ac curately determined; As regards the future policy of the Government very little information was given. We gather that some legislation will be submitted m connection with Old Age Pensions m the shape of a pro proposal to assist the Friendly Societies m carrying out such a scheme, Mr Seddon stating that "he was not m favour of the State taking the matter up and offering a pension to every man and woman who had been thriftless, or had spent their lives m debauchery and then demanded to be kept by the State; or to people who come from a distance to participate m the profit. They must leave it to the organisations (i.e. the Friendly Societies) but the State might assist." But it is noticeable that beyond an indication that the Rating on Unimproved Value Bill will be again introduced ; and that there is to be another " Asiatic Immigration Restriction Bill," a Usury Bill to fix a maximum legal rate of interest, and a proposal to repeal the CD. Act, very little indeed was said as to the measure 3 and policy of the future, no reference being made to any further labor legislation, nor anything said with reference to a new loan policy — the latter omission being somewhat re markable m view of the recent speech of the Minister for Railways at Huritly, m which it was plainly intimated that money must be borrowed if the public works policy of the colony is to be carried on.

The subject of the spread of the Cali fornian thistle was under discussion at the County Council yesterday; From the speeches cle the californian livered by members thistle; and by reports &ent m by rangers, and from other sources, it is evident that m spite of warnings that have been earnestly given at any time during tbe last ten years, both editorially through the press, and by writers of experience m farming matters, the pest has been allowed to secure a firm hold m many parts of the county. Wherever it has made its appearance on land under the County Council's control, it has been grappled with, and either poisoned out with salt, or otherwise eradicated. Many farmers, too, who were alive to the mischief this terrible thistle would do, if they harbored the least root of it, have had it dug up whenever they came across it on their land, and not long ago we saw, m a paddock on one of tbe richest farms m the county — m the Elgin district m fact — a chasm dug deep enough for a grave. The thistle had made its appearance there, and the farmer had had considerable trouble m getting rid of it, so deeply do its penetrating roots strike into the soil. But all farmers do not realise the danger, or, if they do, they stand idly by and neglect it. The result of this supineness on their part will not be felt alone by themselves. The thistle is no respector of persons. It will thankfully make its home with the man who allows it to do so, and eat the very bone and marrow out of his soil ; but it will spread itself from his i land to his neighbors' on every side, and so m time overrun the whole district. The work of eradication by excavation is long and tedious when the thistle has got a good hold, but much can be done by bearing m mind the old proverb tb^at - " one year's seeding makes seven years' weedinp." Not a flower of the dreaded pest should be allowed to remain on the stem to develope seed and send it down over the land on the wings of the wind, to be borne from place to place by birds, or spread about by sheep. The plants should be cut down ruthlessly and the heads destroyed. The thistle per petuates itself from the root, to be sure, and is very tenacious o£. life, but if it is prevented from seeding by diligent cutting down,its spread will be greatly checked, and the roots can be attacked at leisure and m detail. The County Council seem to be m earnest m the matter of stopping the thistle's spread, and we trust that the efforts to be put forth to do so will be warmly seconded by the farmers themselves. It is impossible for the rangers m their travels over the districts to see all the patches of thistle-clad ground m the county, but most farmers know where their own patches are, and ought not to require any reminder about pre venting seeding. The Council has no intention of essaying the work of eradication, but will do the best possible to prevent seeding, and if, m tho much-to-bo-regretted absence of legislation on tbe subject, it should be

found that expenditure m preventing the spread of this novious weed is illegal, Mr Wright announced his preparedness himself to bear the cost of the work the Council was asked to do. But it is the farmers themselves who can best cope with the evil, and if they put their shoulder to the work, and diligently present seeding year after year, the evil of propagation from the root will be the more easi'y grappled with.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«. Reading mitber on fourth page. Mr B. VV. Hanmer invites samples of "wheat for sale. Lilie s are rais-od as a regular field crop m the Bermudas'. A German tribunal has recently fined a lady for stating her age to be 26 when it was m reality 30. It ia said that certain students m Paris now wear muzzles when perusing the -old books m the National Library, so as not to inhale the book microbes. Two or three species of birds are known to accompany the crocodile whenever he appears above water, and to give the alarm whenever danger appears. In Norway the horses are broken m by women. They make pets of them first, feeding them with their own hands, and teaching them to follow like dogs. The statistics of life insurance show that m the last twenty-five years the average of man's life has increased 5 per cent, or two whole years, from 41.9 to 43 9 years. Dr Jean Lemure, who recently returned to Paris from Madagascar, asserts that altogether 4450 deaths occurred during the campaign, instead of 3500 as stated by the War Offioe; The visiting cyclists, A. W. Harris (England) at>d W. Mar.tia (America), arrived at Christchurch yesterday, ani with H. J. Pither received a public reception by the Mayor and citiz9ns m the Provincial Council Chambers. Mr Henry Zander announces his in tention of closing his premises this evening promptly at 7.45, so that all his staff oan have an opportunity of i visiting the circus. It is not often that storekeepers care so much for the enjoy* ment of their assistants. ' At the \Christchurch Police Court on Friday, a man named Denis Mahoney was charged with stealing £5 103, the money of his employer, A. Selby, Ash burton. On the application of the police, accused was remanded to appear afa Ash burton on Tuesday next. Bail was allowed — himself m £50, and two sureties of £25 each. We are glad to notice that Miss Maggie I Burr, of the ABhburton district, has been successful m the Trinity College Practical examination, held last September. The young lady h«s not only passed but achieved he distinction of coming out top of the list. She has been studying under Mr Llewellyn Owen, who is to be heartily congratulated upon his latest succes3. We learn from the Otago Daily Times that Mr Henry Gray, who, as the cable informs us, has been appointed by the Agtnfc-Oeneral as produce expert for New Zealand, was formerly connected with the trade m Christchurch, and has latterly been with Messrs Coey and Co., of Lor.clon. He has, ib is added, sent reports to the Government at various times. The monthly meeting of the Rakaia School Committee was held at Mr Oxley s office on Monday evening. Present — Messrs Hardy (chairman), Oxley, Holland, Cromie, McLean and Barcock. It was decided on the motion of Mr Hardy, seconded l>y Mr Oxley, to support Messrs Adams, Per y man and Weston as members of tha Education Board. The business was of a very rouiirje character, and after paesing accounts the meeting adjourned. The attention of those dasirous of learning the violin is called to an advertise in snb by Miss Packer, which appears m another c >lumu, m which that lady an nounces her readiness to give lessons at her rooms, Saunders' Buildings. Miss Packer, who was a pupil of LI err Otto Manns, of the Crystal Palace School of Music, is a very finished performer, and we have no doubt that many will be glad to avail themselves of the opportunity afforded. We find the following political items m our exchanges. The Tiimru Herald under stands that Mr C. V. Clarke, the present Mayor of Waimate will be a candidate for Waitakl at the next general election. The Dai'y Times says that it is reported that Mt J. A Hanan will be the Govern* ment candidate for Invercargill, and a correspondent of the Neios states that Mr W. B. Scandrett will also be a candidate. For Waitaki, we may add that it is under stood Mr H. R. Parker will offer his services. It was rumored some time ago that the Chairman of the County Council had refused to sign the testimonial to Mr W. de B. Compton. At the County Council meeting yesterday, an explanation by the Chairman showed that this rumour was incorrect. He simply delayed signing the j testimonial as Chairman of the Council until fuller information had been sub mitted to him with which he could approach the members That having been supplied to him, he laid it before the members, and the signatures of the Chairman and members were attached to the testimonial. ' The Rev William Judd has united m marriage John Mason and Mrs Julia A. Armour, sixty eight and sixty- six years old respectively. Before their marriage, however, the two signed a contract with novel conditions. By it they are to occupy the same house, bub different apartments. He agrees to defray all living expanses, and she is to do all cook log and sewing- In cise of sickness, each is to pay his or her own bills at a hospital, and m ease of death either Is to lay claim to the other's property, which is to go to the heirs of the deceased. Both have considerable property and several chil dren.. ' A matter cropped up m the County Council yesterday m regard to water races, which will doubtless be of interest to many settler?. Mr Isaac Sargent, of Ash ur ton Forks, some yeara ago, obtained leave of the County Council to make a water race, 88 chains long, from an arterial race, to serve his property. The raoe was made, and doubtless served the purpose for which it was laid down. But f er the last two years Mr Sargent has had no need for it, as the land through which ib flowed had been m orop, Mr Sargent wrote asking to be relieved of further charges In connection with the lace, as he had not used the water for two years, plenty of water m the creek rendering jilm independent of the race. The Engineer m a note to Mr Sargent's letter pointed out that the race, though serving Mr Sargent's property only, was m no sense a private one. The creek was now well supplied, but there was no certainty that it would continue so, and it was not the custom to make races to suit the exigencies of a creek or the rotation of orop. The race must be abandoned per manently if abandoned a* all. The Council decided not to grant Mr Sargent's request, who must now either continue to pay rates for and maintain a race that he does not use, or surrender it altogether* v<

COMPETENT JUDGES

Accord the palm to Wolfe's Schnapps for superiority m flavor over anything m the way of an alcoholic cordial m the market.

►w 1 ! s S* ted : says the Wellington Post thafc the Maori King Mahuta will hold the Kmgue Parhamenb at Kwhia m Maroh Attention is called to an advertisement In another column of a large sale of house hold furnifcnre, to be held by Mr David Ihomas on 13th inst, on account) of Mr Henry Light. We understand that Messrs Oraighead and Berryman have mada a large purchase of tweeds from the Ash burton Woollen * actory, aaent which they will have an advertisement m next issue. In consequence of the recent fire on their premises m Ohtistchurch, Messrs G. VBeath and Co have announced a great salvage Ba ]e O f stock. An advertisement will appear m our next issue. nJL 1 !? 8 b l en ri de Ici1 ci< ied to open the new Thn«i BwHa^8 w Ha^ with a conc «t on Lovefl 7 ft f a S, 5 ' as which Meß « M among thew are exptcted io assist.' lhere will al so be a ball on .he following evening, Friday, March 6, for which thi invitations will ehor.ly bo issued. There are five surveyors at work on the Highbank estate, getting the subdivision m tram for the early offering of the estate for sale m suitable sectioca. While the work is thus m progress, the jOounty Council, m accordance with a resolution arrived afc on Friday (at the instigation of " Mr Andrew McFarlane), are asking Government to reserve a five-chain wide strip of land through the estate for a storm water channel and, for plantation purposes. -- Saturday being the usual week'y school holiday, the children were all alive from an early hour this morning, anxious to see the arrival of the circus. The train brought m the heavier impedimenta, bub everything on hoofs and wheels came by road from Rakaia, where the circus pitched yesterday, and exhibited m the evening. The precession entered Aehburton aboufa eleven o'clock. It was headed by the handsome band carriage drawn by four horses, and carrying the brass band under Herr Mehden's leadership. A. troop of about fifty horses and ponies followad the band carriage, all running quite loose and unattended, but never one by any chance straying from the immediate rear of the carriage. The vans to the number of ten, containing the menagerie, etc M followed, and the whole procession made a circuit of the town, the band^piayssg~tfcs~3<rhs][e. Towards twelve o'clock the site of the"* circus was reached. Here In addition to the ring, a great well has been sunk for the reception of Professor Pearb m his wonderful dive from the top of the tent pole, and early m the afternoon the well was filled with water by aid of the fire engine. The tents were all up and the menagerie m position m time for the after noon performance, which is proceeding as we go to press, before a good attendance of country people and children. The performance to-night commences at eight o'clock.

Conference of Fruit- Growers.

♦ — ; Wellington, February 7 The subjects to be discussed at the Confer* enee of delegates representing the Australa sian fruitgrowers, to be held here on the 4th May, have been divided into four sections, viz.— (l) Production, (2) Distribution, (3) Preservation, and (4) Miscellaneous. The following are titles of papers and the colo nies to which they have been allotted, viz.— ' Fruit production and the moat profitable fruits,' (Victoria) ; • Thorough Cultivation inj the orchard,' (New bouth Wa'es) ; ' Cultivation of Citrus Fruit,' (Queensland); 'Fruit tree stocks, grafting, and budding,' pew Zealand); 'The Lemon Industry,' (Victoria) ; ' The Cultivation of Pine Apples and Bananas, 1 (Queensland) ; 'Apple Culture m Tasmania,' (Tasmania) ; * The Cultivation of the Vine and Citrus . Plants m New Zealand,' (New Zealand); 'Fruit Distri bution ana Fruit Packages,' (New South Wales) ; 'Foreign Outlets for Fruit,' (Vie toria); 'Fruit Handling,' (T»sm»nia) ; ' Fruic Production and Consumption,' (Queensland) ; • Tasmanian Experience m reference to English shipments,' ('! asmania); 1 Vruifc Preservation and the essential condi tions for the storage of late fruit,' (New South Wales) ; « Progress of the dried fruit industry,' (South Australia); 'The wine industry of Australasia,' (South Australia) ; • Miscellaneous insect friends/ (New South Wales); 'Noxious pests injurious to fruib culture,' (South Australia) ; ' General results derived from spraying with insecticides and fungicides.' (New Zealand).

The Premier at Sydenham

— -• _ The Premier attended a meeting of electors at Sydenham last night, and after Mr R. M. Taylor's speech, addressed a large and attentive audience. He was well received. He said he did not think that Obrlstchureh uhould be misjudged by the misconduct of 100 obstructionists the previous night. He reviewed the condition of the factory and mine workers m England before the legisation that Im« proved It, and compared the position of those operators with the position of workers m New Zealand under the labor legislation of the present Government, which was the moat advanced m the world. Legislation affectiog certain ttades could be extended to all, if de manded, withoub detriment to any in dividual, and to the benefit of the community. A statement had been made m the newspapers m reference to which he would say that there were directions m which they must move forward. To stand still would be to recede. These were the restriction of alien immigration, the licensing of hawkers and pedlars, and local bodies must be empowered to adopt the co-operative contract system, and specify for current rate wages being paid to workers under contractors. Bills pro* viding these reforms would be submitted to all parties interested. He recapitu lated the labor measures passed, and challenged anyone to say one ' of them should be repealed. The resumption of control of the railways had resulted m benefit to travellers, producers, the people, and the employees. More passengers and goods had been carried, and the revenue increased by £10,000 m the first three quarters of the year. The Arbitration Court had vindicated the poaUion he had taken m 1891 regarding the Midland Railway, Borrowing would be necessary for the purchase of Native lands and lands for settlement ; and the opening of the Crown lands policy would be persevered m, but there would be no large borrowing.- The utilisation and conserve tlon of forests was under consideration of Government, and he was In hopes of being able to utilise prison labor In plant ing waste lands. Those who knew could say he had been determined to pass ,the Bill giving woman suffrage. Women should have equal payment with mcii fpr equal work. He had discouraged giving Government employment to women when their husbands were able to maintain them and their families. If Education Boards and School Committees did otherwise the householders should make their will known. The women had proved themselves worthy of confidence In political matters. He declared the policy of the Liberal Government was to benefit the people, and he claimed their jonfidence. Votes of thanks to the Premier for his address, and confidence m the Government, were carried unani mously, wjth cheers'.

B .? XA 5 1^? TnE REConi-Messra Craig, lead and Berryman are evidently doing a large tailoring business this season. What everybody says must be true" with regard to their reduced prices, good fit, etc., Ml who require new suits for Christmas jnould read their new advertisement on que rout) page, *■

THB ABHBUBTON GUABDIAN ; SATUKDAY, FEBRtJAKY 8, 1896.



Wanted. WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 Gk.^ZING to Lor, fjr Cattle and Horses, good clover feed, half mile from town — Apply Mrs Griffin, Trevor- ton. 2 31 I'KAYrLD, black and white Heifer, eighteen months, and roan Calf Finder kindly communicate Mail Offica 2 26 WANTED Known— We intend tn shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellor's Clearing Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Newest Goods m Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W. H. Collier, The Corner, \T7"ANTED Known— Clearing out of *» Odd Lines at Mitchell and Turner's. Cotton and Wool Dresses, Lengths of Oilcloths, Linoleum's, China Matting, Ladies Fabric Gloves, Ladies Boots and Shoes, etc. TUST Arrived.— A large variety of use- -0 v 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 at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. PUBLIC NOTICES N.Z.C.F. N.Z.C.F. HARVESTING. mHB NEW GAMBROON; MATERIAL, LIGHT AND STRONG. Trousers ... ..„ ... 6a 9d SacCoab ... 69 9d BLUE DENAM. Overalls ... 4s 6d Jackets .... 4s 6d Jumpers ... 4s 6J BLUE DUCK, VERY STRONG Overall 5a 6d Jackets ... 5s 6d Junrpers ... 5s 1 6d Harvesting Straw Hats, 9d. Good Strong Shirts Is 6d, no rubbish. Merlao Halt-Hose 6d per pair. Light Strong Blutchers 4s lid. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. Special Bargains. SEE WINDOWS.: JOrcssma.kf.agr Ashburton Drapery ■ Company, , CORNER ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. i ISLINGTON AVOBKS. FREEZING SPACE AVAILABLE. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY are pleased to intimate to FARMERS AND OTHERS that their new Hercules Machine is now m full working order, and that they are prepared to BOOK SPACE. Priority will be given to applications as they come to hand. . Apply the Company's Office, 161 Hereford street, 25 Christchurch.



pHftISTMAS, 1895.— 1 beg to thank my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none m Ashburton, and at a price within the reach of all. A trial solicited. — E Mahood, East Belt Cash Store.



Wanted. I OST— Brass Cap of a Phaeton Ax\p, -V Finder pleaoe return to B Friedlander. 2 4q 4JTRAYED— Two Heifar Calves ; one ■*-s black and white, 18 months ; one nun, 6 months. Findor kindly communi- cate Mail Office. 2 37 VYT ANTED Known. — PrTmUlv^ VY Methodist Harvest Festival, Maichls. »£wi»s Village' Sale, March 16, m O- dfollows' new Hall. 2 43 v)I?ESLEYAN Church — To-morrow,— v V Morumg, Mr H. M. Joneh j even- ing-Rev. T. G. Brooke, Suhjact- -4 Jesus Christ and the Doubter.' Strangers cordially invited. 2 42 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, X Sunday. Mornii g Subject— • Gospel Fishermen.' Evening Subject — ' Life.' Preacher — Rev J. Olphekt. . 244 OYSTERS. O tfSTJSRS. First of the Stason at, Jewmi's, opposite Mail Office, Burnett street. 2 34 Valentines! Great V Variety m comic and mechanical, i Fancy Boxed, Perfumed Sachets, Love Cards, Booklets, &c., at L. F. Andrbwbs and Co. 2 33 ORROWS of Satan, Trilby, When Greek meets Greek, the Marriage of Esther, The Red Cockade, Great Thoughts. Good strong Bicycle, spring frame, solid tyres, m good order, oheap for oasb. — H. M. Jones. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6i. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty— E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade 12 85 WANTED Xnown— Every b.dy to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known— l am a Buyer of Bottles —pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast ; Bonea m large or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair. — Charlies Brown. bottom o Havelock, Street, Ashbnrton* ■ 11144 WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zaalan dia Boot Store. HOLIDAY Suitß— A Nice Kaiapot Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTEDKnown— Go to The Corner for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. ANTED Known— so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr 10 136. WANTED Known— Buots and Shoes from Is 31 to 27s 61.— Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. % 17" ANTED Known— Mitchell and VV Turner's Show "Room is n<w free to inspect, free to fit on, and some Goods free of cost. 9 \* / ANTED Known— lf you miss the W Chep Bcot Sale you will be 6orry — Mellor's, Tmcred Street.* . OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monstor bale of Bicycles, Farthenware, Glass, and China. Why not You? 184 OWN Make m Lidioa' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Maslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mits Alcork s new shop, Baker's Buildings. ,t/f FiN'S Bluchers si, a good Strong ■i-'-*- Nailed Shooter at 8s 61 ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's 800 and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at "R. Alcorn's WANTED Known- You save 5s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. WANTED Known— To Harvesters— Men's Strong Cord trousers, 6s 3d. Goosl Tweed Trousers 6a 6d; other Hnea m proportion. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TITAKTED Known— Just opening a * * fresh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H. C. Segbrs, Melford House TRY FLETCHER BROS, for your Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves. — Fletcher Bros , Ashburton PRESENTS, Presents— We a«-e new giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc, — H. C. Pegers, Molford House 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— Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knlcker Suits 4s lid, Capa 6d,— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier WANTKD Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.— H. O. Segbrs, Melford House WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optlca lice- at S SILEK s. Optician. WANTtD Known- -6000 Dairs of Boots and tshoes to pick from. Mbllor's Gv* a«- Boot Sale. JAM JARS, JaM JaßS.— Fletcher Bros, are jast landing a large ship- ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Ma?on Screw Top Jars m Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices ; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, m 561 b and 701 b Bags, at equally low rates. — Fletcher Bros., East Street), j Ashbnrton. Telephone 24



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Business Notices. J , One Month. G. J, NEILL HAS MARKED HIS STOCK or General Drapery Clothing and Boots BELOW COST PBICE, A ND is now offering it to the Public. Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. & J- NEILL, BPRNBTT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. REMEMBER — FOR ONE MONTH Box 67 Teliphonb 24 PreaerTlngr Season 1895-96. FLETCHER BROS.. £5 Tons. fc& Tona. TTAYE IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE FllinßST CAUTE SIT^JIM FOR THE PRESENT JAM SEASON. This Sugar is Thoroughly Reliable for all kinds of Jams, Jellies, etc., and is used by the Principal Jam Manufacturers m the Colony. We are still selling sugar at the old price although the price has advanced wholesale and is likely to be muchlhigher | KP" NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR SUGAR. To Farmers, Contractor?, Etc. We keep m stock all kinds of Tinware, which we are selling at Wholesale Cost Prices. It will pay you to get our price list before buying elsewhere. Seasonable Ooods. Seasonable CJoods. We have the following Seasonable Goods m stock and to arrive . — 5 Cases Gear Corned Beef , 3 Cases Preserved Peaches 3 Cases Canterbury Corned 2 Cases Raspberry Vinegar Beef 15 <ases lib Sheep Tongues 5 Cases Canterbury Corned 5 Cases 2ib Sheep Tongues Mutton 5 Cases New Zealand Mutton 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Albert bardines 2 Cases Mackerel 2 Cases Kippered Herrings 3 Cases Herrings m Tomato 3 Cases Preserved Rabbit, 21b Sauce tins, Delicious 5 Cases Fresh Herrings j 3 Cases Preserved Apiicots 6 Cases Preserved Peara ' 10 Cases Ship's Lime Juice 1»€*«. Tea. r Tea. We offer special inducements m all kinds of Tea. Pure Ceylon (Mountain Grown) m 5 and 101 b boxes and" 1 and | lb packets Pure Indian m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and Jib packets Blended Tea m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and lb packets Nelson and Moate, Saxon, Arab, Jameson and Anderson, Etc FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Ohristchurob. Dixit. Dixit. Dixit. mHESE CELEBRATED WATCHES ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN THE WATCH LINE IN ASHBURTON. NEW CONSIGNMENT ' WEAR LIKE SILVER LOOK LIKE SILVER THE DIXIT, Open Pace «O8 and 25g THE DIXIT, Hunting Cases ... 3Of BUY YOUR WATCHES PKOM S. Salek. GEI \OUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AJND JEWELLERY REPAIRED 9 „,.£. Salek's, EAST STREET, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. The Largest and Finest slock of Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plated Ware is to be found at S. S ALE X, DIHECT I M P 0 R T E R, . EAST STREET.



(The great .clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boota and Shoes, announced by McDonald and MoDi^Uftjio is .coming to a close within toatfayß, Secure a pair of Boots Id ooco ab the reduced pcloe. Jl J&S