PHASES OF THE MOON.

May— I

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1596. THE LATE SIR HENRY PARKES.

One of the most proininentTfigures m Australasian politics — a sturdy figure tliat has been m evidence since" the days when transportation cursed Aus tralia — passed away when Sir Henry Parkes died. He was m every sense of the word a self-made man. Be began to earn his own living at eleven years of age, having got what rudi mentary education he then had at a I dame's school at Kenilworth, War | wickshire, England, supplemented by a short term at another school at Gloucester. In 1839 he left England for New South Wales, and worked as a farm hand for a time. Then we find j him m Sydney m an iron store, after wards m an iron foundry, then m business as an ivory turner, and yet again keeping a toy shop m Hunter street, Sydney. It was while thus engaged that he began to bulk m the public eye as a political agitator on the progressive side and a fierce opponent of the transportation system. He was a valiant supporter of Mr Robert Lowe (subsequently Lord Sherbrooke) to the partially elective Legislative Council as a member for Sydney, and Mr Lowe was good enough to acknowledge the services rendered on that occasion by Henry Parkes. A year after this contest he started the Empire newspaper, which he continued to edit until 1857. This paper was the organ of Liberalism of the most advanced order. It was m 1854 that Henry Parkes first secured a seat m the New South Wales Parlia ment, and ever since that year he has been one of the strongest factors m the political life of New South Wales, and has had during those years more public attention directed to him than any other man m all the Australias. Few men m Australian history have dis played greaterforceof character than he, for from the lowest stage of social life, be forced himself up to the highest position of eminence, and his success goes to show that m our free institu tions there is no barrier standing m the way of any man winning his way to the top rung of the ladder, if he has only within himself the capacity of making use of his opportunities. There is but little ia the personal history of Sir Henry Parkes to com mend to our youth for emulation, but it shows that faults of character and conduct do not always stand m the way of men who have the qualities necessary to win the prizes of place and position. Probably, had Sir Henry Farkes to begin public life now as he began it m 1854 his path to eminence would neither be easy nor rosy. Bat m the primitive conditions of early colonial life his great force of character pushed him on, and the lead he thus gained then he held through out the changing circumstances that followed, and to which he suited him self with amazing facility. Sir Henry Parkes had such opportunities as few statesmen are granted to confer on his adopted country the benefits of en lightened legislation, but the advan tage he took of those opportunities was far short of the occasion. He was too apt to make " self and party all the while " bis motto, and m his desire to retain office he was too prone to sacrifice the opportunities vouchsafed to him. During the best part of his life Sir Henry Parkes was foremost-, m his advocacy of freetaade. Great Bri tain hailed him as one of the greatest champions freetrade possessed, and free traders m the other colonies looked to him as their leader. The colony of which he had been Premier was the only out and out free trade colony of the group, but when Sir Henry found himself m opposition, and deprived of the sweets of office, he allied himself with a Protectionist party, and that alliance was the death blow and the close of his political history. In connection with federa tion, the same miserable story had to be told. He was its ardent champion for many years, but to achieve the fulfilment of his desires m this direc tion, he was not prepared to risk any thing at all m the shape of party, and for purely party reasons he elected to set the question aside. When it was again taken up after he was out of power, those doing their best to bring it about found m the quondam cham pion of the movement its most uncom promising opponent. Sir Henry certainly out lived his time of useful ness, and his friends might well regret that long ago he had not retired into private life, and committed some of the vagaries of his later years at least out of public sight. But it was destined otherwise, and he died, if not m political harness, m making desperate attempts to get there. Summing up an able notice of his death, a contem ! porary says : — " His marriage last year as an octogenarian, a few months after the death of a former wife, gave a grotesque finish to a succession of incidents that had painfully marked the severance of public sympathy; while m the Legislature the feelings and opinions of members bad been so alienated that the intention of con ferring a public grant or pension on the veteran statesman had been virtu ally abandoned. There is something very pathetic m such a closing to a career of eminence, more particularly as Sir Henry Parkes was, m a sense, the last link connecting with a body of great and able men whose names have; been associated with the founding of the mother colony of the Australias.

Iw London recently a gathering of representative women, similar to the convention held m Denmark's Ohristchurch a few butter. days ago, met to dis cuss matters of inter est and importance, not only to women but mankind m general. Amongst other things the ladies dealt with the subject of agriculture. Instead of ( wasting their eloquence on subjects of no interest to anyone but students of 1 the occult, these English women applied themselves to the consideration of such practical questions as poultry rearing and fattening, and how they couJd best assist British agrioulture by encouraging the use of home products. One of the delegates, Mrs Tweedie, speaking of Banish versus English butter- making, s&id that few people realised that nearly £14,000,000 sterling was paid out of Great Britain every year for butter. A few years ago agricultural Denmark was poor like agricultural Britain ; but the poor people recognised that the old farm methods of butter-making did not answer, and they started factories, of which there are now 1200, and thus by cooperation Denmark was now rich. It would be well if England could form a " Women's British Produce League " for the improvement of agriculture and the encouragement of British produce, m such a way as to regain for it the command of the home markets *nd keep at home the £38,000 paid out every day for butter. Women could invaluably help the great agri cultural movement by taking it up as a trade, or by buying home produce not only m food, but m clothing, furniture, and other articles, and so bring back prosperity to England.

A writer m one of the magazines, Mr A. P. Liprandi, views with some dismay the invasion of

thr Jewish Western Europe by men " invabion." of Jewish blood. He

believes that Christian civilisation stands m serious danger of falling under the Jewish yoke, and he strongly urges the necessity of adopt ing measures to prevent this calamity. All European States, he points out, are gradually recognising the import ance of this question, and m mauy cases the people have taken the law into' their own hands. The recent elections m Vienna furnish the latest example, which, however, does not by any means stand alone. The writer then carefully surveys the extent of the Jewish invasion. The same thing is seen m Austria, Germany, and France. The Jew controls the money market, is rapidly buying up the land, and is gradually but steadily drawing the newspapers into his net. In Galicia 90 per cent, of the landed estates are already owned by Jewish proprietors. In Bohemia Baron Roths child has purchased 80 of the largest estates, formerly possessed by the old nobility. In France the same family is the owner of 200,000 hectares of land. The full significance of this fact is only appreciated \»hen it is pointed out that the total land endowments of all religious bodies only amount to 20,000 hectares. In Hungary a Jewish gentleman, Herr Parker, has acquired nearly half of an entire district, with the curious result that a Jew has the livings of sixty Christian churches m his gift. Two thirds of the whole press of Germany, Austria, and France, Mr Liprandi asserts, controlled by Jews, and the same is the case with most of the telegraphic agencies. Berlin has only two papers which are still free from the far-stretching arms of the Jewish octopus — the Kreuz-Zeitung and Beicht bote. The French Bourse is completely under Jewish influence, and a review of the recent French scandals shows us how all-pervading the Jewish element is.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Farmers* column on fourth page.

Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, m response to a requisition, has consented to become a candidate for Pareora at the next general election.

Mrs Meadows, who was driving from Woodend to Kaiapoi yesterday, was thrown out of her trap, and was picked up insensible. She died m a few hours.

Mr S. Graves, of Hanmer and Graves, merchants, Ashburton, has retruned from Invercargill. and having cow severed his connection with the Bank, will be able to settle down m earnest to the business of his firm.

The Criminal Calender of the Welling ton Supreme Court, which opens on June Ist, contains ten charges against nine prisoners . The most serious charge is one of attempted murder against Mrs Locher.

The Stipendiary Magistrate had bub a light cause list to go through to-day, and he did Id m five minutes. An application for a prohibition order was adjourned for a month, and an undefended civil case was heard and decided m plaintiff's favor. The other cases were either withdrawn or adjourned.

There is a nlce> stato of affairs just now at the Auckland Education Board. The legally elected chairman has given offence to a section of the Board, who want him shifted, and afc yesterday's meeting they tried to" elect another chairman- Both sat at the head of the table, and a house so divided against itself was not long m getting up a 'scene. 1 But business went on somehow, If not satisfactorily, and doubtless a few more * scenes ' will have to be recorded.

During the voyage of the Alameda from San Francisco to Auckland, a couple of exciting incidents occurred, the first being jusfc before Samoa was sighted — a cylinder of ammonia gas, which was a portion of the cargo stored m the forehold exploded, the fumes from which seriously affected some of the crew m the forecastle, and it was some time before they recovered. Later on one of the steam pipes burs" m the fore-cabin, filling the cabin with steam, and several of the occupants had a somewhat narrow escape from the steam. Fortunately, however, no serious damage ensued.

At Wanganol recently Mr T. Arm. stong, a contractor, was accidentally killed. Mr Armutrong had only just commenced a contract, and Mr W Pinches, the archltecb, having takeD the matter m hand, asked that the gentlemen connected with the building trade should render assistance. They willingly com plied, and thirteen firms either con tributed towards the expense of completing the contract, or sent their wotkmen to put m a few days as the ca-e required. Some of the firms represented were kind enough to forego debts previously con tracted by the late Mr Armstrong, and the result of the thoughtful and kindly act has been that the widow h*s been handed over a cheque for £40 for the contract m question.

Try Wrighb'a Family Brand Coffee ; to bo pbfc&jaed from all Grocers and Storekeeper

There Is a really magnificent show of chrysanthemums at the Oddfellows' HaU to-day. Lovers of this beautiful flower should not miss going this afternoon or this evening before seven.

Searl, the publican, of Eketahnns, has abandoned his appeals against the decision of Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., fining him £65 for selling liquor at the recent show and ram fair. He says that the other hotel keepers and the Agricultural Sooiety re fused to assist him, and he will not make himself a tool for others.

The master of the Home desires to acknowledge with thanks the following:— > rom Rev T. A. Hamilton, apples ; Mrs D. Ihomas, illustrated papers ; a friend, parcel of clothes : Mrs Stephens (Trevor con), papers ; Mr W. Bryant, quantity of buns, for the use of the inmates.

Liverpool is becoming sober. The proseoutions for drunkenness have fallen from 16 042 m 1889 to 5657 m 1895. No change has been made m the system, of compiling or tabulating these statistics that would nffeob the result, but the police say it is largely due to a new method of police inspeotton of lioensed houses. Whatever the cause, It is welcome. Drunkenness is a beastly thing.

With a view to supplement the funds, and at the same time give an impetus to the cultivation of that beautiful flower, the chrysanthemum, the Ashburton Horti cultural Society has promoted a local exhibition, which was opened m tht Oddfellows' Hall this afternoon. Some fine blooms are shown, including specimens from north and south. In the evening there will be a dance m the Hall under the auspices of the Society.

We hear that there is no likelihood of the colliers' strike on the other side affecting the prices to consumers of either the Allandale or the Mount S-jmers coal. The coal will be sold at the same price as formerly. In connection with the Allandale coal, Mr James Elliott, the local agent for it, informs us that a new seam has been opened at the colliery, and the coal now being got from it — a sample of which he burned m one of oar office fire places — Is of a very superior kind indeed.

At the Chriatchuroh Police Court on Wednesday, when the charges against George Hyde and William Boardman, m connection with the Rakaia burglary case, were called on, Inspector Broham said the police did not consider they had sufficient evidenoe to make out a prim* facia case against them therein. The charges were allowed to ba withdrawn, but the men were afterwards convicted and sentenced on charges of vagrancy, Hyde to three months and Boardman to two months' imprisonment with hard labour.

■< The meeting of the Hookey Club last night was well attended. There was every encouragement to continue the game. The election of officers resulted m the following :— President — Dr Leahy ; Vice-Preaidents~Meßßrß Simmers and Rev Blackburn ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer — Mr W. Potter ; Captain--Mr L. F. Andrewes ; Sub-Captain— Mr G. 3. Neil ; Committee — Messrs L. F. Andrewes Cambridge, Frizzell, Broad, Neil, and Mellor. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Andrew Orr for the use of his paddock during the past year.

A very pretty wedding tcok place on Tuesday last at St Stephen s Church, the contracting parties being Mr H. 0. Raw cliff c, of Dunedin, and Miss Louisa Griffin, fifth daughter of the late John Griffin, Trevorton. Q'lite a number of friends assembled to witnebs the cere mony, which was conducted by the Rev T. A. Hamilton. After the ceremony was over, the friends of the bride and bride groom adjourned to the residence of the bride's mother, where a bountiful breakfast was provided, and the happy pair left for Dunedin by the express amidst showers of rice.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Coursing Club was held on Tuesday evening at the Central Hotel. About twenty members were present. Mr G. J. Nelll was elected secretary, m place of Mr J. Purchase, resigned. Several new members were elected. Ib was resolved ho affiliate with the National Coursing Club of New Zealand. The first meeting will be held on Monday, May 26, at Laoftmor, when a sweepstake of 10a 6d each, with added money, will be run off for all-aged dogs. Mr H. Milner was elected judge, and Mr M. Healy slipper. There are now several good dogs about the district, and some good sport is anticipated. As this meeting is purely for sport and recreation, there will be □either betting nor totalisator on the ground. The Committee will be pleased to see the residents of Ashburton on the ground, and luncheon will be provided.

Mr J. R. Charlton, V.S., m a letter to

the Lyttelton Times, expresses the opinion that if the Dunedin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sets about the total abolition of the practice ol dehorning cattle it will land itself m a flea of trouble, diminish its popularity, limit its usefulness, and eventually suffer defeat.

Unfortunately, he says, the operation is sometimes performed unekiUfally, and is then associated with needless paio, and hid the committee confined itself to the prevention of this it would be keeping well within its legitimate province and deserve the support of all ; but the oper ation properly performed Is not cruelty technical nor legal, nor is it contemplated m the letter or spirit of the Cruelty to Animal Acts, The slight pain attendant on dehorning 'sinks into absolute Insignifi cance before the tortnre and damage caused by horns m stock and |sale yards, and m transit by rail and sea ; whilst) its legality has been affirmed by such authorities as Lords M'Laren, Traynor, Wellwood, Kyllachy, and the Lord Justice Clark m the Justiciary Appeal Court of Scotland,

The Oamartt Mail records the death of Mr J . L, Hassell, one of the pioneers of the district. A native of Surrey, England, Mr Hassell emigrated to Victoria, where he took up the Moorabay rau, which after wards became a rich goldfield. He came to New Zealand m 1859, and purchased the Qamaru ran from MrFilleol. He then chattered a vessel and brought from Australia his family and stock for the run. His first journey from Donedin was a memorable one, as he had to find his way by the use of a compass. He first erected his house where the old courthouse now stands^but afterwards removed to Gave Valley. He built the old windmill, the first flonrmill m Oamaru, and afterwards erected a malthonse. He visited the Home country m 1374, and on his return entered into business. He removed to Wairaate a few years ago. He was a well known sheepbreeder aod took an interest m public affaire* serving on various local bodies. He was an elder of St Paul's Church. His widow and two unmarried daughters reside m Walmate, and a third daughter is the wife of Dr Garland. The eldest s.on (James) is m business In Australia, the second (Lloyd) is engineer for the Queensland Railway department, and the third (Gray) is the able medical superintendent of the Wellington Lunatic Asylum. Be has left behind him a legion of friends.

The ohlWren of 8t Stephen's and Hamp stead Sunday Schools will assemble at the Church at 2 ?0 on Sunday next. Replying- to comr- liints from the Elghb Hours Committee of the long hours worked by Gaol warders, the Inspector . i Prisons are paid higher wages m conee quance, and that to reduce the hours the staff would have to be augmented and the piy reduced. When the time was oppor tune he would place the prison officers on the same footing as regarded duty and wages as the police.

SPORTING.

EGSIONT WINTER MEETING.

Hawera, May 6

Concluding results :—

Hawera Stakes— Man O'War 1. Grim. sonbtreak2, 8t Laure 3. Won by a length* Time-2.34i Dividend— £7 19b. o *SE Haok l f The Friar ! S V ln cent3. Twenty-two started. A close finish. Time— l.23 Dividend— £19 Is Steeplechase —Booties 1, Lord Vivian . Won by two lengthe. Dividend— £3 12a FLYiNG.-Dummy l, Marino 2, The Artist 3. Dividend— £s 12s.

SECOND DAY.

Bawbea, May 7 Attendance moderate, It ia raining hard and the course heavy* Hubdiks.— -Napoleon 1, Canard 2, Auraa 3. Won by two lengths. Lord Vivian and Narrate wiro scratched. Time— 3min 39s«ca. Dividend— £s 4s. • <

Railway Handicap— Waiuku 1* Dummy 2, Man o' War 3. Dividend— £6 15b.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We <to not bold ourselves responsible tor Mm opinions oxpiessed by our correspgndenif )

THE OBSTRUCTION OF EAST STREET.

TO THK EDITOR.

Sir, — If has for a long time been my intention to bring before the public the matter on which I now write, but have refrained from so doing until now, m the expectation that it would be taken up by our City Fathers. Meeting after meet ing, however, having passed over without anything being done, it is necessary to bring the matter before the public through the medium of the press. It must be an eyesore to everyone going up or down East Street to see those clattering stacks of timber on the west side of the street, which, when the least wind blows,, make noise enough to frighten a funeral. An accident] must occur there sooner or later, and if It prove fatal the railway authorities, who are the lessors of the ground, will, conjointly with the lessees* be accessories before the fact to man slaughter. I am not actuated by any motive of personal antagonism to Messrs Collins and Co. (the present lessees) m making this protest. I am simply opposed to monoply, and an advooate of the improvement of East Street. The Mayor and Councillors are presumably afraid to press the matter, and if so I would suggest to thtm that they should resign m a body, and allow us to elect gentlemen who will* take vigorous action to put an end to the existing objectionable monopoly and bring about the beautifying and adornment of our ever progressive town. Two years ago we were told that notice had been served on Messrs Collins and Co. that their lease of the East Street sections would terminate last July, but it is understood that a gentleman con nected with the firm made a special trip to Wellington, and with the help of our member (blessed ba he !), the member for Timaru (Mr Hall- Jones), and the me of a sufficient amount of soft soap, persuaded the authorities to withdraw that notice. So much for the facts of the case. Now, , Sir, if our Councillors* will nob do their duty it remains only for those who like myself wish to see what is both an eyesore and a danger removed to invoke the aid of your powerful pen m order that the matter may be pressed upon the notice of the proper authorities. There are plenty of sections m West Street already secured by Messrs Collins and Cot, where they could stack their timber. They would not be injured by the cbange, while the safety and convenienca of the public and I the appearance of the town would be greatly enhanced by the removal of un sightly heaps of timber and coal, and the planting of the cite to correspond with the remainder of that side of East Street, —lam, etc.. Citizen,

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

MRS LANGTRY'S JEWELS.

London, May 5 Mrs Langtry has accepted £10,000 from the Union Bank m settlement of her claims for the loss of her jewels which were obtained from the Bank by a forged order. DEATH 7OF COLONEL NORTH. Colonel North died suddenly of aploplexy while presiding at a meet ing. May 6 Colonel North rose to speak, when he fell back, and died m half an hour. His death has caused a sensation m the city. THE VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS BILL. Mr Asquith, formerly Home Secre tary, moved the rejection of the Volun* tary Schools Bill. He declared that the measure would paralyse the Department and cripple the Boards, and he threatened a stubborn and protracted opposition to the Bill. VENEZUELA. Paris, May 6 The position of the French m the disputed Guiana territory is pre carious. Many Brazilians are squat ting on their land and the Government at liio supports them.

AUSTRALIAN

THE SNARES.

Sydney, May 6

Replying to Premier Reid Sir G. Braddon, Premier of Tasmania, sug gests that the Snares light-house be dealt with as an ocean light. A RICH FIND. A miner has arrived from Zeehan bringing a sample of galena impregnated with gold obtained from the Hercules mine. The result of the assay was astonishing, as the mineral though tested m every way known, gave a.t the rate of JQOOoz to the ton.

The Matabele Rising.

London, May 5 Lord Grey wires that the rebellion is broken, and he hopes it will be crashed altogether before the arrival of the troops. Bulwayo m his opinion is as safe as London. It is reported that Rhodes and Beit have resigned their positions m the Chartered Company.

THE ASHBUKTQN GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, MAT 7, 1896.



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READ THIS- Sixpenny Books at 3d, Shilling Books at 44, Eighteen P*nny Books at 93, Half a-orown Books at Is, Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000,. or 250 for 1", Boxes of Note Paper and envelopes from 4£d, Shilling packets of Note Paper at Bd, Two-shilling i Packets for Is 31— at L. F. Andrewes and Go's Great Kale. 5 46 AIiTED Known — That Smith Mackwell makes, repairs, and re-covers Umbrellas and Parasols at Lower East Btreefc, Ashburton. No persons employed to canvass or collect Umbrellas at the door. 4 144. WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellob' Zealan- dia Boot Store. TXT ANTED KNOWN.— Mbs Huffam. " having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr 6. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dining and Refresh- ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. 4 196 ANTED Known- Buota and Shoes! from Is 3d to 27s 6d.— Mbllor'sj Cheap Boot Sale. rCTBALLS, various sizes. Chil- dren's Footballs from 2s 6d ; new stock. New Games for winWr evenings. New lines m Fanoy Crockery, chaste and pretty. New Books and Stationery. Lowest cash prices. — H. M- Jones. /COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging \J with every home comfort, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cap. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late JLyttelton Boardinghouse) Cameron street, Abhbur ton. 3 23 WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies* Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window.— Mitchell and Turner. 11/ ANTED Known— Ladies fchoes VV tan or black, 69 6i. — Mkllor' Cheap Boot Sale. GREAT SALE NOW ON at L. F. ANDREWES & Co. £30 0 worth of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Muslo, &c, to be sold this month regard- lees of cost. Sale now on at L- F. Andbewes & Co, Stationers' Hall. 4 25 I k r ANTED Known— lf you miss the VV Oheip Boot Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. C\7"HEN you are m Ghristchurah don't ** fail to go to Warne's, Cashol street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Sapper. — Joseph Taylor and Co- Proprietors. 3 4 %\J ANTEDKnown— Go to The Gob her \ V for Newest Style 6ln Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WN 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 Bhop, Baker's Buildings. 1 WANTED Known—We intend to I shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale ITTANTED Known— Our Season's VV Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advanoe m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohell and Turner WANTED Known— Everybody to roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to bay. \I /ANTED Known— so pairs Ladies VY and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Our 10136 4&/ ANTED Known— The 'Economic ** Kid Glove, fonr buttons, Is 91 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. Collier, WANTED— Eggs m any quantity must be quite fresh. We are also buyers of good Beeswax m small or large quantities.— Fletcher Bros , East Street. Aehburton. MEN'S Bluohers 63, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 83 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcobns WANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheup Foot Store. HOLIDAY Suits— A Mca Kaiapot Suit for 27b 6d, Boya' Knicker and Cambridge .Suits fr« m 7s 6d, Men's Snitfl to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at & A loom's WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling. — Mello ■'s Sto k taking Boot Sale. WANTED— A few Tons of Prime Oat Sheaf Chaff* App^, with samples and price, to Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Auhburton. COUGH NO MORE— The Original and only Genuine Paregoric Jubes, as sold by me list Winter. Try them. — H.Ciggle, the up to date Confectioner, Easb Street. 4 215 IX7" ANTED Known— That E. Mahood ' ' is still soiling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price »b any other house In the trade Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to Families waited on daily. 1 Telephone No 76.



Business Notices, < G. J. NEILL TTAJS OPENED UP AN ENTIRELY NEW STOOK OF Drapery, Clothing, and Booli. New Dress Goods, double width, ll£d yard All Wool Flannel 9£d Doable Bed Twill Sheeting, m white and unbleached, 9£d NEW GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NO OLD STOOK. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's and Boys' Suits of every description at the very Lowest poisible price. Hats, Oapi, Collars and Ties. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Boys' Boots, Ladies' Boots and Shoes of every description. €X #. MEIIjIj, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. ■-■•{■• v, : <> > ■ ■■'■ — FOR — ■*.;. WEDDING PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS, Pay a Visit to the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT . OF 8. SALEK, EAST STREEr, ASHBURTON. V\T HERE Is to b« aeen the Largest and Finest Stock of JEWELLERY, and SILVER PLATED WARE In onr diatricb. SOME VERY SUITABLE ARTICLES FOR WEDDING PRESENTS AT REASONABLE PRICES. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY « LAXTON'S NOBLE." fpHIS new Strawberry has established itself m the Home market as the Very X Best Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is Urge, firm, and handsome, the bright crimson scarlet berries weighing as high as 2oz each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides these recommendations, "THE NOBLE" is one of the earliest fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it is undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The lottowing is extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : *• New Strawberry : " Laxton'a Noble " — . . This strawberry excels both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have bad m New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to the Eniperor of Germany, each berry being about the sizo of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the packing and the travelling qualities of the berries. On the average the berries weighed 2oz each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. . . " Laxton's Noble " Strawberry com?s early into bearing, and is a very hiavy betrer, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with small garden space or for market gardener?, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming j early into fruit. Mr Bsnnet has on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2oz each. They are fine handsome berries, and of pond travelling qualities." A? Stock is limited, ye recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s por Dozen ; 40a per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Asbburton and Christchurch for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kerosene. Kerosene, Kerosene, 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We have m stock and to arrive 100 cases « Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 degrees tire test. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best light-giving oils m the market. € teaiii of 'rartw. rreant of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs, We have just received half a ton of Pure Oream of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Oream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Best procurable, and having bought it before the rise m the Home market, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. coffee. Coffee. Coffee. We are giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beans are selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and ground on our premises by the most approved machinery. We can recommend it with the greatest of coufidenco as Superior to any other Coffee m the market. Give it a trial and you will use no other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m <wy quantity, at Highest Market Rates. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to ■■■• Qmbmwb FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASUBURTON, and High street, Christchuich. Telephone 24 Boi 6