The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1896. CONGRATULATIONS.

When an infant is bora into the world, it is customary for its relatives to announce the interesting fact to peopleat large through the columns of the newspapers. A somewhat similar custom prevails when a new journal makes its appearance, only m this cusp, the announcement is made by other journals already existing— the proud parent not always being m such a- good position to spread the news, It fal s to our lot, therefore, to chronicle the arrival of an interesting little stranger m Ashburton, the happy man being our old acquaintancp, Mr Joseph Ivess, the proud father of good ness knows how many similar, infant prodigies. If it were not journalistic etiquette that we should make this announcement to thrf Ashburton public, perhaps we should have been inclined to shirk the duty, since the i infant phenomenon has, we are told, a mission which concerns ourselves, and if it grows to lusty maturity there is no knowing what will become of us. Still duty is duty, and as papa Ivess remarks of his offspring, that it must discharge its duty without fear or f*vor — that duty being, inter alia, keeping us up to ours — we must, «s the naughty boy says, " siil m." For the awkward part of the business is that we have hitherto represented the local press, and 'although papa Tvess assures us m the friendliest way, that we must not do so any longer, as we have subordinated the public interest to our own greed of gain, we cannot avoid our responsi bility now. The worst of it is that we are supposed to offer friendly criticisms, as well &<3 congratulations all round. We dont mind the congratu lations. That is easy enough, as we cannot go wrong. We can congratu late papa Ivess on his continued f virility. Age cannot wither, nor custom stale, etc. Indeed, there is no saying how many more of these infant prodigies he may yet bring into existence. The wonder is, how does he get rid of the responsibilities he so cheerfully takea upon himself *m this connection. But that is neither here nor there, as Scobie McKenzie says. Then we could congratulate ourselves that we are to haye a guide--if not also a philosopher and friend — were it not for the haunting fear that the infant may not let us down so easy as papa Ivess promises. We. might congratulate the public if we could only, see what. we could congratulate them about. We know what papa Ivess has to expect, and we have some idea of what we have to expect. But we don't see where the public come m, except that the public have a new responsibility thrown^upon them. They have got to keep the infant phenome non. But again, that is neither here nor there/ at anyrate.to papa Iyess. We confess, however, that the role of friendly critic is too much for us on this occasion. Papa Ivess has asked that allowance should be made for the evidences of haste m the first appear ance of his offspring. And seeing that most parents entertain the belief that everybody is as anxious as they are to gaze upon the unborn— it is not surprising he should have been tenapted to hurry nature, That is always a risky business, and the interesting stranger which is the subject of this notice bears the inevitable signs of premature birth. Some of the officials doubtless, were unavoidably absent. The proof reader, was away lookiDg probably for capitals and other thing-, and it is as bard to get along on these occasions without him, as without the doctor under parallel circumstances at otfter interesting ceremonies. But why need we go go. Jt ig true that our criticisms would be good natured criticisms, and moreover, papa Ivess has promised {or bii Qfjspripjj that we

are not to be actually annihilated. ' But we hardly know where to begin, and our space is limited. Seriously we believe that if our young contemporary performsjust a fraction of the hercuiean tasks its fond parent has set it to accomplish, and if the amenities of 1 journalism are duly recognised, the I venture might cot be more unsatis- 1 factory to the promoter thnn some others may have been. There is much | wisdom m not attempting too much. ( We note that our contemporary is to be devoted to local mutters, lhat may be possible and advantageous, as owing j to our contemporary not leing con- J nected with the Pre^s Association, its outside newa, such as cablegrams from Europe and provincial telegrams trust be somewhat limited. Just a few i

words m conclusion. Although our contemporary has made rather a bad . start m attacking this journal at the j very outset of its career, we are quite ' prepared to treat the new arrival with ' every consideration notwithstanding. ! There is one little matter we ! may refer to m order to prevent ' misunderstanding on the part of our [ clients. The proprifitor of our infant j contemporary has — quite inadvertently ■ we are sure — conveyed the impression : that m offering to take advertisements : at a lower pi ice than we charge, he was offering bettpr terms. Of course he could not honestly ask the same price for an advertisement m a paper j with next to no circulation, issued three times a week, as might be charged for a similar advertisement published m two papers with a large circulation, and with nine wet-kly,j. .is,sues,-T-or m even one with six. We are sure that the proprietor of the Standard will thank us for correcting his little mistake. He would not forgone moment wish to mislead the public. In asking less than we charge, he merely did so because he knows he cannot give equal value.

The Hon. W. P. Reeves, who is now our Agent-General m the Old Country, is not, apparently hon. giving the most per- , w. P. reeves, feet satisfaction m ' i his position. He has, ' according to some accounts, begun to assume the " high and mighty to such an extent that the Agency- General is likely to fail m what is a most important part of its mission — viz., as a house of call for New Zea landers visiting the Old Country.. The*l New Zealand Times, the Government I paper m Wellington gave the following to the world on Monday morning : — "Some stories brought from London by returned New Zealandera regarding i the overpowering dignity and stern j Btand-oflißhness of our Agent-Genera), ! Mr William P. Beeves, seem next to I incredible. At the same time it will not be enough to merely throw doubt on the word of clergymen and other persons of good standing who relate these stories. Several old acquaint ances of Mr Reeves, it is said (among themsbeing an old schoolfellow), met him m the street, and m reply to their friendly greetings only received cold stares of non-recognition. We draw attention to the prevalence of these stories m the ardent hope that they may be authoritatively contradicted or satisfactorily explained. To. draw Mr Reeves' attention to them is a matter of justice." To "draw Mr Reeves' attention to them is a matter of justice ' of course, but it is also a matter of course that what is bred m the bone will come out m the flesh. The com plaints now given voice to by the Times are not new, and it has actually been suggested that,/ to avoid coming between the wind and Mr Reeves' dignity, a club should be form d m London to assume all the duties that devolve upon the Agency m regard to its intercouroe with visiting colonists and their friends — m fact with the common people known as the public — leaving Mr Keeves to meet only the very salt of the earth. It is, however, due to Mr Reeves to say that Mr H. D. Bell, M.ff.R,, with that chivalry which has ever been his characteristic, immediately wrote to the New Zealand Times contradicting the statement we have quoted, concluding his defence by saying " I take leave to say that the charge is wholly unfounded and, made against an absent man, is unfair." As Mr Bell has always been a political opponent of Mr Reeves, his prompt defence of the latter is of more value than it would otherwise have been

As a contribution to the liquor agitation now going on, the following

regarding the liquor how the bussian# trade m Russia may manage it. not be uninterest-

ing. Recently that great empire established a monopoly m liquor, and the new system was solemnly inaugurated by divine service held m v the chief spirit stores. The excise duty on spirits m the country averages 260,000,000 rubles, or about 80 per cent of the whole of the indirect taxation^ exclusive of the customs. Jt represents, m fact, the largest figure io the State revenue. As is sometimes the case m England, drink-shop keepers have given encouragement to drunken ness, and that seems to be one reason why the whole business ' has been transferred to the State. The quality of the liquors supplied will now be improved, and the system of adultera tion — often poisonous adulteration— i will cease. This is not the first time a , State monopoly has been set up, but a great deal has happened since the last experiment was made, and it is thought the scheuio has noy much more chance of success than m ISI3 or 1827, when there was little but disappointment. The result of the undertaking will be watched with interest. The strange feature m the inauguration ceremony was the holding of divine service m the spirit stores. Our prohibitionist friends would stand aghast "at the idea of asking the divine blessing on a pub.

Local and General.

Letters to the Editor and a report of the Mount Somers Road Board are unavoidably held over.

Messrs Elston aud Leggott are getting on well with the painting of the Fiemington cheese factory, which will be finished m a few daj'B.

The Mayor of Wanganut holds a bronze medal from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, for presentation to a man tiamed Duncan Me Arthur, who cannot be

found.

A monster boar, which has been doing great damage m Swanson'a Bush, Waita karei, Auckland, for the past fifteen years, has been shot. His length from snout to tip of tail was Bft 6io, and hiß tusks were lOin long. A statement of the Financial position of North Canterbury Education Board showed the debit balance would be £1295 6s lid after everything had been paid for, while the Building Fund showed an excess of liabili ties of £458 4s 3d. - The following will represent Greendale m the cricket match against the Ashburton Club on Saturday, October 10 : — J. Adams, A. Adaniß, J. Cresawell, R. Frew, E. Frew, W. McCoatie, L. McCoatie, C Trickett, R. j Wilßon (captain), G. Wilson, W. A. Wilson. Game to start at 12.30. Messrs J. Smith nnd Sons, builders of Ashburton have got the contract for building a new house at Waimate for Mr Hayman and Messrs Elaton and Leggott have the contract for painting same, while Mr J. W. Hardley has that for plumbing. It is rkther a curious coincedence that all Ashburton . tradesmen are engaged. I In Court to-day an important judgment was given by che S.M. A man was fined by . His Worship £1 each on four charges of hav ing gone into hotels m Rakaia and obtained liquor while a prohibition order was current against him. The man was a resident m

Methven and had been prohibited by two justices there. Mr Bishop, S.M. at Christ church dismissed a charge of a similar nature against him at Coalgate because he considered that an order made by two justices was invalid. Captain Wray recognises that an order made under these circumstances is valid, and gave sentence to-day accordingly. The attacks upon Lord Wolseley m the Indian press are now of daily occurance. The Calcutta Englishman deolines to recognise Lord Wolseley as an authority on the present Indian Army. The journal maintains that it is impossible to defend the Indian frontier against Russia if the native troups are held inadequate to meet a hostile European force, and contends that aide by Bide with British comrades, and led by European officers, they are capable of facing any enemy. The Englishman finally regards Lord Wolseley's utterances as in judicious and as calculated to lead to dis content m India, and to lower the prestige of the Empire before the world.

In the Strait of Perim, near the African coast (m Italian territorial waters) on Friday, 7th August, the Italian cruiser Etna, commanded by Admiral Turi, cap* tured the Dutch steamer Doelwyk, pro ceeding from Rotterdam, ostensibly bound for KTurrachee. After a salute the'' Etna ordered the Doelwyk to stop. A? the latter, however, continued her route under all steam, the Etna fired a cannon and captured her. There were found on board 40,000 repeating guns on the Maiuer system of the last model, and several millions of cartridges* intended for Abyssinia. A solitary pas senger of French nationality was on board. The rifles are said to have been intended for Abyssinia,

The North Canterbury Education Board met yesterday. The following are the only items m the report of local or general interest. The appointments of Mr J. E. Purchase to Riverside School, and of Miss Elspeth Reid mistress of Longbeach School were approved. A letter from the Ashbur ton School Committee relative to religious instruction m the local schools was read and it was resolved that the matter be ieft entirely with the committee to arrange. The Inspector's request that the revision of books might be postponed was granted. A letter was read from Mrs Wilkinson, infant mistress at Riccarton, asking the Board's acceptance and approval, for use m schools, of a spelling book prepared by her for Standard I. The letter was referred to the Inspectors to consider and report on.

The usual meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, October 6. Present — Messrs Clothier (chairman), James Hampton, Giles, Hawkins, and Gudsell.

It was decided to rescind the motion passed last meetiDg m reference to pens and the committee finding them as allowed by the regulation. A circular was received from the Board, showing what assistance the police would give m reference to parentß or guardians neglecting to send their children to school ; also a circular relating to the Gammack scholarship, which were read and ordered to lie on the table. It was decided to send several notices to the police m reference to ttuant children. The master's report was read. It showed the present number of children on the roll to be— boys 79 ; girl's 71 j total 150. Accounts were .passed for payment to the amount of £7 16s 4d. Mrs Sturgeon was appointed caretaker, by ballot from five applicants, and the meeting then adjourned. -

Banking Committee.

' (per press association ) Wellington, October 8. When the draft of the report of the sub committee was brought before the Bank Committee to-day, Mr Hutchison wished to have it publicly discussed. The chairman and others thought it undesirable to have their deliberations made public, and after a short debate this was carried by 9 to 1. The Press representatives then withdrew, and the Committee proceeded to deliberate upon the report.

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PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 7. The Council met at 2.30. BILLS ADVANCED.

The Factories Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages. The Tobacco Act Amendment Bill was read, a second time.

The Council decided to insist on its amendment m the Shipping and Seamen's Bill, Lund for Settlements Bill, and Shops and Shop Assistants Bill. The Companies Act Amendment Bill passed through Comm ttee. In Committee on the Wag6s Protection Bill, the clause making gum digging subject to the provisions of the Tiuck Act, waa struck cut, after a lengthy discussion, by 11 to 9. Progress was then reported on the BUI.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 7. The House met at 2.30 p m. ELECTORAL BILL.

.In Committee on the Electoral Acb Amendment Bill, a motion by Mr Tanner to strike out the proviso m clause 2, which allowed those who were on the roll on non residential qualification to remain on the roll, was negatived by 50 to 7, and the proviso passed. Clause 3, which prevented transfer from non-residential qualification persons now on the roll, was struck out on the voices.

The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30. ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BIIiL,

In Committee on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, new clauses were added at Mr Pirani's instance, providing that the Registrar shall notify all persons whose claims are sent m after printing of the main roll that they have been enrolled; that when the registrar strikes off the name of any. elector or places a name of any elector on the roll m consequence of redistribution of electorates, he shall give notice of his having done so to the registrars of adjoining electorates ; that the deputy returning officers shall, after the close of the poll, annoucce at the booth of which they are m charge, immediately after as certaining the number of votes re corded for each candidate. Another clause proposed by Mr Pirani, to provide that a scrutineer may make known the number of persons who have voted at any time before the close of the poll, was opposed by the Premier, on the ground that it would inter fere with the secrecy of the ballot. The clause was rejected by 37 to 27. The Premier moved a new clause providing that it shall not be lawful for any scrutineer, clerk, or returning officer to make known the names of persons who have voted at any time before the close of the poll. Lost by 34 to 28.

A motion by Mr Flatman to give musterers ac shearing time the same electoral privileges as shearers, waß carried by 40 to 16.

Mr R. Thompson moved to add " rabbiters," which was negatived on the voices.

Sir R. Stout moved to extend electoral rights to co-operative laborers employed on Government works.

The Premier hoped Sir B. Stout would not press his amendment,, pointing out that the great bulk of co-operative laborers were settlers.

On a division the clause was read a second time by 30 to 26.

Mr Seddon said that the object of the amendment was to kill the Bill m another place m consequence of the alteration of the law as regarding the property qualification. Eventually the clause was added to the Bill by 30 to 29. Mr Allen moved that electoral rights be extended to women, whereupon Mr Seddon moved to report pregress with leave to sib again. He deplored the waste of time over the Bill, and said it was being emasculated with a view of its rejection by the Council. The motion for reporting progress was carried by 31 to 27.

THE MINING BILL.

The Mining Act Amendment Bill was considered m Committee.

In clause 3, which provides that all lands are to be open for prospecting, and that all* lands m mining districts are liable to be resumed for mining purposes, Mr Cadman moved an amendment the effect of which was to limit prospecting to properly defined mining districts, ' Mr R. Thompssn said that the position was that the Government were bringing m a Bill to prevent owners of mineral lands from defending their rights. The Premier said that what was now proposed was that lands alienated before 1873 should come under this Act. Mr McGowan said that it whs nonsense to talk of confiscation as the Bill simply asked that certain lands should be resumed on payment of the full value to the owners thereof. !

Mr O'Kegan sympathised with Mr Cadman who, notwithstanding ill-health, was fight ing for the principle that the Crown had the right to royal metals.

The Premier urged that if the Bill were prevented from passing it woujd do much, more harm than if it were passed m the form m which it was brought down, because if something were nob done it would seriously retard the mining industry and prevent mining investments. After further discussion ie was decided on Mr Cadm'an's suggestion to postpone clauses 3 to 6, to allow of some\ compromise being arrived at.

Ihe other clauses passed withoub material amendment, and Beveral new clauses were added.

Progress was then reported. The House rose at 1.30 a.m.

THE CZAR'S VISIT to PARIS

Paris, October 6. Glorious weather was experienced for the celebration of the arrival q{ the Czar m Ban's. The enormous crowds who thronged the streets were almost mad m their enthnaasm as the royal procession passed through the chief places of interest. The decora tions were very striking and brilliant. The Bourse was closed m honor of the occasion. V October ¥, .. Millions of spectators witnessed the procession of the Czar and party. They were Composed of provincial residents and foreigners, and chiefly of the middle class, as the workers seemed to abstain from taking any part. The .route along which the proces sion moved passed the Russian Em bassy, and was six miles m length. It included the Avenue dv Boh de Boulogne, - Arc de Triomphe, and Avenue des Champs Elysess to the Place de la Concorde. Twenty-four thousand troops three deep formed a guard. The windows, balconies and roofs of houses and trees were clustered with spectators. It was a marvellous pageant, and passed off without a hitch. The French were delirious with en thusiasm, while the English observers m the immense congoiirse, cu?iou.sly enough, refrained from making any demonstration. On arrival at the terminus a salute of 101 guns was fired, »nd the bands played the Russian Anthem. and the " Marseillaise.' Fifteen carriages, which formed part of the escort, contained Algerian ani Tusinian chiefs, and were drawn by Arab horses. The Czar and President Faure rode together, and their immediate body guard was composed of Generals. . The Czarina looked very beautiful m white satin, and her graoioua style quite captivated the popalace.

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(synopsis of new advertisements.) Barr Hill School— Concert and balli October 16. Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club— Opening run, Thursday, October 15/ and races m Domain same afternoon at 3 p.m. . - P. Thomas. — Sale of young draught mares and geld m gs, Arcade, Saturday, October 10. Clearing sale of live and dead stock and implements at Rakaia, Thursday, Qctober Opening services, new Tabernacle, Sunday, November 15 and tea meeting November 17. Hanmer and Graves — Notice re wool. H. M. Jones— New Books. Trustees of late W. Mitchell (deceased)— Notice re accounts. Lost Mare — Reward.



The French Census has revealed some remarkable facts. The census taken m 1886 showed an increase within the five previous yeara of 565,380, that taken m 1891 of 208,584, and the last census of 133,819 only. The diminution became rapid iv 1890, and has gone on at an alarm- ing rate. The year 1889 was marked by influenza — a gift, it is thought, ot the Russian visitors to the exhibition. Cholera at the worst times never occasioned any- thing like t^e mortality and ill:h@a}th due to influenxa. Wholesome and Refreshing — NyW Venus



Wanted. j £ SEED and Eating Potatoes (good) at S. Porter's, East Town Belt. 10 36 l T OST, one Black Mare lrom Alford j JLj Forest. No visible brand but scar on \ rump. The finder will be rewarded on any information leading to her recovery. 10 58 . "OEVIEW of Review3~for September, now ' , X\i m. New Zealand Diaries for 1897. New lines m plain and Commercial Stationery. Special value m Box Stationery 6d and Is Good Blue and Black Ink on draught Is per pint. — H. M. Jones. A NNUAL Meeting Amateur Swimming X3L Club will be held at Gates' Rooms, Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m., W. Burns, Hon. Sec. 10 37 FOR Sale,— Quiet Cow, m full profit. Apply A.8., Mail Office. WANTED near town, grazing for two Heifers. Apply A.8., Mail Office. OPENING Services, New Tabernacle, Peter Street (D.V.), Sunday, Novem- ber 15, 1896. Tea meeting, Tuesday, 17th. 10 52 FT\ HE Salvation Army will visit Dromore JL School for a Musical MeeMng to* morrow evening at 7.30. Admission free ; collection for Belf-denial fund. 10 55 T7IECULINA, Feoulina. The perfection _L) of Cake Flour, 3£d per packet. Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. SEED Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. The very best from 241bs a Is, at Fletcher Bros, Ashburton. WANTED Known— Jusb opened, ex Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, lacge variety, including new shadea m Reseda, Humboldt and Hungarian — Mitchell and Turner. t ETTS' Diaries. Letts/, .Diaries for 1897. I 1 Colonial : Editions for Office and private use now to hand. Large assortment 'of Mercantile Stationery. New lot of Foreign Stamps. Inspection invited. Andrewes, Anderson, and Co. v HOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B Rhyder. Eat fruit, choice fruit, good ' fruit, H. A. Flower's fruit, East Street, Ashburton. I HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling Boots Wonderfully Cheap. "ANTED Known— Mellor's Safe - surpassing anything ever heard of : m Ashburton. 10 6 TTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt* _1_ that you get Good Value for your money at Mellor's. XX7"ANTED Known— Go to the Corner W for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery — W. H. Collier.



Business Notices. < \hh\l i a ga s ° s $ § : 1 1 &1 1 i 5 - - . -- * g . iffr 1 o I Sill Si! ll % S 32«"ii a s x fgJBB ■ 3 ■ -r- g : :^ r° QC I" S » -6■ 1 D W h m % tU b?- > m • S * -T- a - > o °Q m S -*- aB § | s Sg I I * 1 1 I l i - 5 h a pq eg ;=: 1^" c w ry o o d s T . Z. C. F, 37^ doz9n New Straw Hats. T^" E W Q. O O D g •N. Z. O.F. 109 dtzan Ties artd B.wa. 1^ E W /^1 O O D S N.Z.CF. 56 dcz n Shirts. MEW Q.OODK W. Z. C.F. 62;dozm Hard and Soft Felt Hats. ' MEWO ° ° D S H.Z.OJ, 103 dozan half-hose TnHE Largest and B st Asaortmrntof ■- Men's Mercery m the disirict.-r New Zealand Clothing Factory. Church. • Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashbarton. : ■ . ', Thursday— G.F.S.— 7 p.m. .. Pridas' — Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICE'S.'. 8.30 — Holy Communion 11.0 — Morning Prayer 2.3o— Children's Service 3.30 — Holy Baptism 3 p.m.— (Dromore) Mr W. Bowman-Fox 6.30 — Evening Prayer REV. A. S. FOX. "TTTHERE, Oh where, ia that Cheap Yy Boot Shop ? Mellor's Zealaudia Foot Store. COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drope, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough. — H. A. Floweb, Confectioner, East street. 5 24 NOVV'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /CHEAPEST House m Canterbury for V^J Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Go's. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is; Flower Seeds from Is dozen, Garden Tools of all sorts. WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Cheap sals of Boots at Mellor's. WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or " not up to date,'!— MITOHELI, an» Turner. MOTHERS and fathera who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should oall at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Men'a Mercery, Clothing and Boots. For Goods that wear well, tit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell and Turner. DID you ever hear the like ? Men s best Canvas Stibes 5s 6d; at Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED Known — Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four butt.ons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — W. H. COLLJgB. -•». ■ ' VjTTANTED Known— The ."'Economic' yy Kid Glove,. four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. W~ ETlead, follow who may. Children's Silppers Is. Mellor's Tancred street. T>REEZE'S Prolific, 26 bs Is ; Early Rose, ff lglbs Is; Bath-*Kidriey, 261bs Is; ilapatone KHney, g§lbs la ; and other kinds good and true to name. Cheaper by sack or ton. — J. Tuobias, Grain and Produce Dealer, Havelock street, 10 38 WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to be sold m twenty-one days at Mbllor's, IF YOU the Newest and- Nicest m Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dreas Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresßes made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. OATS, Oat Sheaf, Chick Wheat, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Tea, Potatoes, Farm and Garden Seeds, etc., at reduced rates, J. T&OMAg, 10 39 THE early bird catohes the early worm, so call at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale, ■ STUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale,



Public Notice? BLUE HOUSE. \ DON'T YOU FORGET IT. j NO CREDIT, : NO BAD DEBTS, f AND NO GOOD CUSTOMERS HAVE TO ( PAY FOR BAD ONEb. ! EVERYBODY TRFATED ALIKE, i PAY CASH AND SAVE 25% i HHHE Cash finds exactly what you want at your own price, therefore go where you are treated Well, aEd help to bring down the price. THE MORE WE SKLL THE CHEAPER YOU BUY. Extensive Alterations Just Completed to Meet the Demands of Increasing trade AT THE BLUE HOUSE, Make no mistake about Cash against Credit. The man who pays Cash knows which comes out on Top. LOOK AT A FEW OF THE BUjITJG HOUSE — PRTCES — PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 2s lid for a dress. PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 3s Id for a dress PRIiSTS, PKINTS, PRINTS, ' 4s lid fora dress. Guaranteed to Wash' and Wear Well. ZEPHYRS m the very newest designs and shades, beautiful quality and wide : widths—only 7|d per yard, worth la. SILKETTES, m plain and fancy — Never was such value at 9Jd per yard. PERSIAN CORD DRESS GOODS m all the taking shades at lid per yard — Cheap at Is 9d. These Goods being so ridiculously Cheap, to get a full pick don'fc delay, and keep the BLUE HOUSE, m your mind's eye. Sateens and Drillettes, m plain and fancy, from 5* llu per dre"Js. We Want your Money, and isn't this the way to get it? Follow the footsteps of the wise, who will lead you to the 'BLUfi HOUSE,' Between J. Okr & Co. md the Clothing Factory. Art Muslins, Plain Muslins, Striped Muslins, as you like, and the price is right. Nainsock and Mull MUSLIN, cream and white, at 6d. A. BLACK CAS BM ERE DRESS, because it isn'c winter, only €$» lid. Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, Brown, Pink, Blue, Cream and White CASHMERE at Is 9d for 2s 9d goods ; at 2s 9d for 3s lid goods. You wan b them m all seasons, so be quick for a Cheap Useful Dress. SUMMER TWEEDS, the latest, the best, and the prettiest for 9i 6d the full dress — Cheap at 15). Nun's Veiling, Oatmeal Cloth, Beiges,, lustres- all the Newest Goods, from lOd per yard Silecias from 3£d per yard Hollands from 5d per yard. Dressed Linen, for drawn work, Is 6d. White Ca'icoea m Horrockß and Crewdson's, all numbers at the Lowest price ; but the plum line is a linen finished Bnow white Calico, afc 4s lid, worth 7£3 per yard ; other makes, Is lid, 2a 9d, and 3* 61 per dojjen 10 yards BED TICKING for 4 lid, one of our Special Liueß ; will keep your feathers on the right side. • Summer Flannelettes 2s lid doz, up. White SheetiEg, 2yds wide, good at 10£ d and Is 1 Table Damask irom Is per yard. Large White Towels &t 6d each. Only a Few Samples of the value at the CHEAP < BLUE HOUSE.' niuinery." Jftilßiner.r. NO PLA.CE LIKE THE " BLUE HOUSB" FOR MILL'NERY. The Newest Shapes, the Latest dtyles, and Best Qualities; to your own order, No extra charge for trimming. Price to suit all pursec, and if you don't call at the " BLUE HOUSIQ " first, all the better pleased you'll l.c when you do cal , hut be sure and bear m mind that the price will be made for you. Ladies, if you want a VEIL go to the "BLUE HOUSE." A Large Assortment Just Opened. BOOTS AND SHOES Cut to catch the Cash at the "BLUE HOUSE." Everybody knows the BLUE HOUSE, •qi qa&aoj noA" Q,uop pun 'noA* joj eou[d eqj sj 'xaaais xsva «'sß£loh. mria.r SH.L •Baoi.id quo qu 'sAVisijg B ( uoui9iia9£) vi Ba3tsßQ pan Haduqg assMa^i eqj uy •qoißß pg by uiojj siaßJi pu« sqaiqs-jepaQ •upqjnqqsv ai BjaiqoaaJipaisH JJHS jo quauiqiosev eqt •aoud Aav anaii pan spins '^l ao P9 oi dn 3a03 *pg si pUB BI 9J9M 'SOIX P9XIUI JO <]O\ V 'Bpjßitt -dn 't\ova p9 'sadtiqß H ll 'sjo[OO \\v 'sazjs ntf '3aou4a '^\ a X ' B3 Hi ' BJW ll°o 'ed^Q ' ;bi joj f •sjaiqojai'pa'BH >b\ BSi-ad "jnoj 's^oos £9JO pu^e' 'an\# 4 aAvojg 'PIT 8 5 l "«JJ «^j|qg J'Bliof) OMq uwbßoe puß 9qiqAi -dn 'pit sg '8119$ pJ«H Iwa1 w a P aH spjisMdu ( p9 bi SXVH 2/133. •Hova ONiniias v eH^o " put? Saijuqs pwjs *3aoi)S 'si 'we 'SUIVUI9I qomj oqq qnq, '^jgqs^ui eq^ paAjos s«q qeA' A"poqo^i I qoB9 Saiune B J °J o*I— T.HIHB DSITIIHS asDod' aagrar f^noqc q«qM •ao^iodoad ai degqo 'eajoj^ pun 'Bjasnoax 'B^jng pus t s^oj£ •aißd Jed pj i eg tuoij saiojii s aoj\[ •pi I b^ q* saesnojx oSaag jo Jjad y 'PIT B 9 JO i BJ9SnOJX P99MX JO JIBd V 'P9 P 6S ao J <a I poiJJBUi goB o; apiaui Ming sjoflia PJP aa I d S V f P9 865 l« tJltis b.ubh unj agaeg 8^x0,3 v *P9 B 9T ui° J J l°°JA 3aojqs pooQ v P9 s^x JOJ lias &NVJV « W* h«o noA- ewiM «'asnoH amjr , oqi jo qaojj m c ,qsod onjq  gqq qaSxoj q,aoQ •guojiv oS q ( ai3o noA" pa« 'qsod on[q,, egg Aq q\vt\ puoiaj v joj 3u;^oo{ ojb no/( ji pnß 'asfjoq jno/C 9Ava\ 04 &ov[d aj-os A"jho oqi 'qeod oujq  oqq joj gjjtjiu 'op^Jnqqsv o? n I SaiAijp ao guipjj nai[A;\ •o&x 'saoHs qkv 'siooa 'oxiH-Loao 'Aaadvaa — joj uotqo'BJqjyio 9J!)n9O aqq ay .ESUOH EULB aqq Bnisjjßiu 'faiiM eanui nsas oq hbo pa« 'ssßduioo oqq jo sqaiod \\v iuojj uoqanqqsv jo eaqaeo jo«X9 eqt'oqfiuipm 0} posoddns 'qsod on^ — iqjvui Jsqioav os[« et 9J9qx 'aMoq fly? y> sajisp eyg nj , enig , pesjoiso bj qj



Business Notices _— THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. G. J. NEILL DBAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. /NORSE TS 2* 6(3, CORSETS 2j 9J, Few Dross Goof's Reduced 50 per cent Now Velveteens Reduced, All Wuol Flannel (Colonial) 9£d Flannelettes 3* 6d doz Silesia 3s 3d doz * Blankets about half-price Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9|i Double-bed Unbleached Twill Sheetirg, 9|d • Large White and Brown Turkish Towels, reduced from Is 6d to Is C L OT H I NG. Men a All Wiol Tweed Salts 2U Men's Tweed Trousers 5a lid Men's Overcoats. Macintoshes, Oilskin Coats, and Leggins, reduced 50 per cent Boys' and Youths' Suits half price. Men's Caps, Boys C*ps, Braces and Shirts, at Ridiculous Prices Men's Woollen Socks, 7sd pair BOOTS' " BOOTS. We Defy Competition. Every pair Guaranteed to . wear Every Pair .Made to On Order Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Men's Light Shooters 8s 6d Men's Watertight Bluchers, pegged, 7s lid Women's Strong Leather Shoes 4s lid • A Large Assortment of Ladled Best French Glace Kid Boots and Gloves to choose from. RL J* WEllifi, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. Kaiapoi House, Ashburton, October /, 1896. To Our Friends — • Having completed arrangements with the Trustees under the -Will of the late William Mitchell for the purchase of their interest m the business carried on under the style of Mitchell and Turner, Drapers, we have much pleasure m informing you that we hope to continue the business on greatly improved lines, such has importing the bulk of each seasons goods and quitting them at CASH PRICES, refitting the —^s.,— -premises, and reorganising the staff, so as to bring Hie Establishment quite up to date. Our Country Friends will be well served with full ranges of samples of the newest goods m the meantime. All Orders by Post will receive prompt atten- tion, MITCHELL tjr TURNER, Tancred Street. XTTJE ARE NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF '■ /'PLANET June," HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc., AND INVITE INSPECTION. - JOHN ORR AND CO. FIRST GRAND. SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES - *■••.-. ■■■-■''- EVERYTHING UP TO DA.TF. . O CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex'MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladiei 1 are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Drees Gooda. Blouse Prints are a marvel of the eeaßon Choice Bibbonsr Flowers, Feathers, Suitthades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslinß, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of »he Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also y and N Featherbone, Cestus and^ other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, * MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never -haa such a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m. Ashburton before, as will be exhibited hy me this' season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN TBE COUNTY lt> SELECT FROM. « ANDREW OBR.