The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1896.

The German people are loyal. There is no gainsaying that, with their be haviour m regard £5i for a to the Franco wahship. German war on

record. But they are not a demonstrative people and, like their friends the Schottlanders, are careful of the bawbees. They have an idea that, having put m their com pulsory naval or military term of ser vice, and paid rates and taxes, the State should find out of those taxes, the means of defence, and so when an appeal was msde to them for subscrip tions to build warships/ they were • not on." A loyal gentleman made a similar appeal to New Zealand, but with even a worne result — for the response was nil ! One of the Berlin newspapers took advantage of the Emperor's ' Greater Germany' speech on January 18, to invite popular sub scriptions for the construction of war ships. This appeal fell somewhat flat, for the total Rum subscribed only amounted to 1075 m 54'pf, or not quite .£54 English money. It was therefore decided to postpone the construcfon of the new warships, and the money was^ invented m three per cent Imperial stock. At the beginning of May, how ever, the trustees of tho fund petitioned the Admiralty to devote tba amount to tho building of a war vessel. In reply they were advised to hand over tho money to a marine hospital. The proposal was rejected, and the money which had flowed so freely from Garman coffers at a moment when patriotic hearts beat hisfh was left to accumulate at compbund interest until an occasion should arise of employing it m a fitting manner. The desired opportunity has now occurred, and the journal m question announces that the £54 are to be divided among the widows and orphans of the* 60 brave seamen who perished on board the gunboat Iltis,

Local and General.

The colonial mails, which left Auckland by the Mariposa on September sth, reached London on Wednesday, the due date,

The report of the Addington stock market and important advertisements of Messrs Zander and Hanmer & Graves will be tound on the fourth page.

At Hokowhitu, Mr O. Manz has planted coffee beans this year on his property. The soil is considered to be favourable for the purpose, and Mr Manz has imported the seed specially from Queensland.

The water supply of Wilcannia, New South Wales, was cut off for several houra the other day by a large codfi-h, weighing 321 b, forcing its way into the main pipe through the river.

A rumour state's that Oscar Wilde, who was sentenced to two years' imprisonment m England last year, has been secretly liberated from prison, and is now living m Melbourne.

For cruelly ilMpeating a cow m Victoria last week a woman was fined £2, and by the same Court, for cruelly ill-treating a woman, a man was ordered to hand over half-a-

sovereign.

The Master of the Home wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a quantity of Bausages from Mr Silcock, illustrated papers from Mr Harper, and a friend; also a parcel of clothes f*om a friend for the use of the inmates.

Last year the Wairarapa Farmers' As sociation had a net profit of £5620 This year the balance-sheet shows that the net profit has been nearly doubled, being £9446. The dividend is £ per cen»i, this year against 6 last year.

By the Ruahine fifteen high-priced stud sheep arrived. They include seven Lincoln ewes, seven Lincoln rams and one Leicester raw. Q ne ram died on the passage. Four are for Mr Tanner, of Hawke's Bay, and the remainder for Mr Douglas McLean. They arrived m excellent condition, but will undergo quarantine here.

One of the comical incidents that crop up at public meetings occurred at Mr Isitt's meeting on Thursday night. There was a continuous noise of stamping of feet, made by a few at the back of the hall, and Mr Isitt paused m his remarks to raise his voice against the interruption. One well inten tioned gentleman rose and said " Its only hvo or three '"boys at the back and I'll soon stop it. If 'half a dozen, nieii will f olio w me, we will soon stop it." And suiting the action to the word he went and Bat down ambngab the noisy youngsters,

Messrs Hanmer and Graves' new advertise ment referring to advances on wool, Sutton and Son's seeds, and other matters, is un avoidably held over.

The Mount Somers traiu was covered with snow when it reached Springburn last evening, the weather there being very severe. As a number of dead lambs could be seen along the Hue this morning, it was con jectured that there will be a considerable loss amongst the flocks near the hills.

The Masonic social on Wednesday evening was a most enjoyable one. There were about sixty couples present hi the Maßonic Hall, who danced to the music of Gates' band, andunder tho oversight of Mr R, Fiizzell, who made the efficient M.C. he always does. Songs were sung by Misses Lambie and Thompkfns and Mr Lane, and recitations were given by Mr Kilworth and Frizzell, and Miss Bessie Simmonds contributed a violin solo. Mrs Huffam served supper m the banquet room of the hall, and her excellent catering gave general satißfaotion. The ball closed at two o'olock.

Christian Belguim, remarks- a London newspaper, need feel no pious horrors at infidel Turkey. She need not distress herself over murders of Christain men, women, and children m Armenia, Crete, and Macedonia. For Major Lothaire has behaved as aavagely to the natives of the Congo, and to the unfortunate Mr (Sbokea, as any Paßha to his Christian victims. And Major Lothaire has been acquitted, and even praised for enlightened patriotism and his services to civilisatitn. Belguim, how ever, only does what other Christian States do when their material interests are m question.

The ABhburton Volunteer Fire Brigade intends, if possible, to hold a Fire Brigade competition m Ashburton during the month of December, and with that view has written to the various Brigades m Canterbury for' their co-operation. Eight replies have been received, and the majority of these being distinctly favorable, a special committee of the Ashburtou Brigade is taking immediate steps to draw up a programme and fix the day for such demonstration. Should th& competition be carried out to a successful I end, the net proceeds will be devoted to the fund for purchasing a hook and ladder carriage.

An exchange prints a story of a lawyer famous for his sharpness, who once met his match m a very unexpected quarter. An old woman was being questioned by him as to how the testator had looked when he made a remark to her about some relatives "How can I remember? He's been dead two years," she replied tescily. "Is your memory so poor that you can't remember two years back ?" ques tioned the lawyer. The old woman was silent, and the lawyer asked, " Did he look anything like me." Eyeing her questioner critically the witness replied " Seems to me he did have the same sort of vacant look," and the lawyer had nb further questions.

The Christian Endeavour Convention, attended by delegates from all parts of the colony, was closed at Wellington on Thurs day evening. The following resolution was passed enthusiastically respecting the Liquor Bill : — •' This Christian Endeavour Conven tion expresses its disappointment at the unwillingness of the Legislative Council and a section. of the newspaper press to trust the moral sense of the community '£} the matter of national option, declares that it is no wrong restraint of liberty to prohibit by popular vote a traffic which is responsible for most of the immorality, crime and misery m civilised society, and appeals to Christian Endeavours everywhere to vote no license at the coming polls and support reputable candidates for Parliament, who will increase the power of the people by national option to deliver this colony from its greatest scourge, the liquor traffic ; that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the

Premier."

A. tombstone has been erected m the Kurow cemetery, Otago, over the grave of Patrick Gallagher, a shearer, by Mr Suther land, who frequently employed - him. Gallagher arrived at Omarama about 23 years ago with a considerable sum of money. In cashing a cheque he received as change two Omarama cheques for £28. For security be hid the money, and could never remember where he put it, He applied to Mr Sutherland for duplicate cheques, and was told he could ''not get them for some time — for a year at least. The following year Gallagher shore at Omarama station, and Mr Sutherland then offered to place the amount of the lost cheques m the bank on fixed deposit, which was done. Gallagher shore at Omarama every season since, and, rather against his will, some of his earnings was added to the amount m the bank. .Last winter Gallagher died, and Mr Sutherland with the aid of Father Mackay, found out his relations m County Donegal, Ireland, and got his money forwarded through the Public Trustee to them m July last.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — These world renowned remedies are confi dently recommended to miners, navvies, and all who have to work underground, or where noxious atmospheres exist. The minute particles of coal or metal which permeate the air m such places tend to block up the lungs and air tubes, giving rise to bronchitis, asthma, and palpitation of the heart. In Holloway's remedies will be found a safe and easily used medicament, for the penetrating properties of the Ointment relieve the local congestions, and the mildly laxative effects of the Pills cause the liver to act freely, and the breath to become unembarrassed. By eafly resort to these remedies many a serious illness may be averted, and soundness of health maintained. .

CRICKET.

,A cricket match was played on Thursday between the Rakaia and Southbridge teams, which resulted m a win for Southbridge by 17 runs. Ihe weather was very fine until about s"p7m. when raia came on. South bridge won the toss and elected to,go m first, therefore having all the best of the light. The scores were, Southbridge, 63, Rakaia, 46. The principal scores for Southbridge were Dr Miles (46), A Cooper (4) ; for Rakaia F. A. MacDonalJ, (27 not out), Petrie (5), Robin Grey (5).

FIRE IN DUNEDIN.

Dunedin, October 9. A fire broke out at five o'clock this morn ing m the Eureka restaurant. The pro prietor, who was sleeping alono on the premises, discovered the'fjre. The premises were gutted, and Cooke and Matthews, printers, had their stock and machinery^ on the same floor, destroyed. On the second floor, Statham's office was badly damaged and Bamfield's office slightly. The insur ances on the building, which was owned by Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., are £2000 m

the Standard, re-insured m the National, Tendon and Liverpool and Globe ; furniture and fixtures m the restaurant, £100 m the South British. The policy was only taken out the day before yesterday. Cooke and Matthews are insured for £750 m the Standard, but they estimate their loss at £400 above the insurance.

- You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking only FoziE Tea 5 it 18 pure. The tea iB ffcUoiouj

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PROHIBITION.

Great Demonstration. Intense Enthusiasm— 2ooo of a Procession.

The demonstration bjs, the Prohibitionist* on Thursday afternoon was a great success. This is said even m spite of the tact that just after the procession had got well on its way towards the Domain, rain began to fall, and the proceedings m the Domain were interrupted by the storm, which continued , pretty well all the night through. THE PROCESSION. The procession lormed at two o'clock at the bridge, and when it started there were said to be no less than 2000 souls m ib, com posed of course of men, women, ami children. Iv it were the Women's Christian Temperance Union, Good Templars, Bands of Hope, etc. , and various divisions carried flags, banners, and bannerets, the^ more important of the paraphernalia beiriog in scriptions and emblematic devices. Bring ing up the rear was a large waggon, gaily decorated with evergreens, m which were conveyed the members of the local prohibi tion league. Arrived at the Domain a position was taken up so that an organised camp meeting could be held, but after Rev P. R. Monro had delivered one of his r acy and highly humorous as well as telling speeches, the rain forced an adjournment, and this was made to the Arcade. Under the friendly shelter of that building the immense crowd took refuge, and from the auctioneers' rostrum the Rev W. Ready delivered .an address, mostly m answer to the arguments Mr Sievewright used m his address the previous evening. The address was loudly applauded, and at its close proceedings were adjourned. CONVENTION. The Convention was held m the afternoon m the Good Templar Hall, which was placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr G. Andrews, free of charge. Rev. G, B. Inglis occupied the chair, and the hall was crowded with delegates from all parts of the district. Mr J. Keir gave a report of the result of the last local option poll m the district, comprising the present Ashburton electorate, The report was only partial, as complete figures were not available, and Mr Keir was asked to follow up the matter and ascertain the strength -of the prohibition party. Mr Leadley sketched a plan of campaign, which comprised the holding of public meetings m all the country places, and occasional sermons on Sunday; open-air gatherings and public meetings m Ash burton, and a public meeting every Sunday evening after the Church services. That the Churches favorable to the movement be asked to free their ministers as much as possible from week-night meetings, so that they may devote themselves to prohibition until after the local option poll. A plan of meetings and speakers to be printed. Arrangements to be made for a systematic canvass for the enrolment of voters. Rolls to be procured and checked. The net returns of the demonstration to be used as the neucleus of a fighting fund, and that additional subscriptions, be solicited. The proposals were adopted. Vigilance Com mittees were also '.appointed, and it was decided to procure voters' guides. Mr Harding read a list of questions which it was proposed should be submitted to the Parliamentary candidates ; answers to the same to be returned m writing. —Carried. It was also resolved — " That this meeting desires to express its strong dissatisfaction at the action of the Legislative Council m having twice rejected the Alcoholic Liquors Amendment Bill, and takes particular ex ception to the traitorous action of the Hon. W. C. Walker m the half-hearted manner m which he introduced the Bill." A vote of thanks to the chair closed the Convention.

TEA MEETING. The tea meeting m the Oddfellows' Hall was an unqualified success. The prepara tions for it had been on an extensive scale,' and the arrangements were perfect. People who witnessed the procession would readily have noticed that it was made up of very large contingents from Flemington, Wil lowby, ,Wakanui, and m fact from every part of the county from the hills to the sea, the event having brought to Ashburton, to enter their protest against the traffic by an appearance m the demonstration, men who are but seldom seen away from their country homes, but whose enthusiasm m this cause made them toe the mark on this occasion. It would thus be readily understood that no want of customers for the tea meeting would be felt, and business was carried on til after seven, the ladies who had charge doing a roaring trade.

THE PUBLIC MEETING. .The Mayor took the chair at the public meeting, which was a crowded one. The main body of che hall was full to over flowing, and standing room only was avail able to many, while the large stage was also full of people. The first speaker was the Rev. P. R. Monro. The rev. gentleman is a humorist who ripples over with fun, aud he made much of it at the expense of the lecturer of the previous evening. But sandwiched between his sallies of wit and outbursts of humor were some very hard raps. He said the prohibitionists had nerer yet sneaked behind a chairman, and said we will not let you put resolutions. He had never yet been on a public platform set up for the advocacy of prohibition, but what the chairman was not only allowed but encouraged to put aay resolution. He then chafßngly referred to the black flag hung out from the Somerset Hotel. He thought there had been a death m the house when the flag was at half-mast. Perhap3 it was a sign that the trade knew; that aoontr or later they would have to assist at the obsequies of their traffic. The trade had taken piously of late to shelter behind the Bible. He was glad of that, because when they did so they were m a hot corner from which they could be dislodged. There was not a text m the whole Bible that backed up the use of alcoholic wine, and he challenged any man to find anywhere m the Bible other than the strongest condemnation of its abuse, There were thirteen different words used m the Bible to indicate wine, but there were only two kinds indicated— the juice of the grape, which was nob alco holic, and the wine thatwas intoxicating. He then went on to show that J esus Christ at Cana of Galilee did not make 126 gallons of a drunkenness producing wine for the villagers of Cana to dissipate upon for a week, and keep up a royal spree. No ; His wine was non-alcoholic, and the feast it was used at .waa one -over which reason would preside. All at once the trade were taking their stand upon the Bible, and were paying 300 guineas a year to Mr Sieyewright for his services. Jb had been said that Mr Sievewright had been called of God for this work. He feared it was not God Almighty who called him, but the god whom the Hebrews set up m the wilderness — the golden calf. Take away tie 300gs, and what becomes of Mr Sievewright ? Who

started the Liberty League ? Mr Louisson was a Jew. 1 hat was nothing against him ; but the Jews had no New Testament, and were not therefore Christian. Mr Roper and Mr Little were pronounced freethinkers. Was it not great nonsense then for those people to talk about the Bible. After giving a prodigious prod to Mr Kerr of the Legis lative Council, who he said was a political parasite, and that over tfie door of that chamber should be written "political rubbish — shot here," he went on to mangle up Mr John McLachlan, M.H;R. He did not care to say much about falling off plat forms, because he once did that himself— (laughter) — but he h,ad never required to be fished out of the harbor with a boat hook . But as Prohibitionists they had to put up with the tind qf 'insult that men of the calibre of ir^err and McL,achlan hurled at them. He paid a compliment to the pro gress made by Cheviot, which had now a population of 1200 men, where only a few men had been before. There was no liquor

sold m Cheviot, and the people didn't want it. It was a treat to see the smiling

homesteads that were springing up every where. In a telling conclusion he urged the voters to " strike out the top line " when they came to the ballot box, for that was the only way to win. Mr Livingston having recited "The axe is laid at the root of the tree," Mr Isitt gave one of bis characteristic addresses. Some people at the back of the hall kept " boo-hooing " during his speech. He 'said many frienda of the liquor traffics I weafr pn the " boo-Jiga t^ctigs. Ho (ftd, nbji

; mind it, because it helped his cause. They had descended to a lower level thau the car who*bnly yelped when he had something to yelp at. His friends would not give votes it the ballot box to men who boo-hoo, but to men who could give sound logic and irgument. He pointed out that on the platform with him that night were many men who had been opposed to prohibition when he came to Ashburton first, but had since sided with it. Fifteen or sixteen years ago the meetings werebuc small. Now, they were always large, and there was no •' . other agency at work m the colony that could c.ill together such a meeting as the o;.e they were now ho'ding, and on such a , atormy night. (Loud applause.) Where were the converts on the other side ?•'. At the close of a most interesting addiesp, he said no great movement had ever reached the dimensions this one had done and then failed. There were seven-eightha of their journey past, and they would soon reach the •nd m triumph. An appeal to the women to step iv and put an end to the evils of the trade closed the address. Rev. W. Ready began his address with the song " Strike out the top line," and m the course ot a somewhat lengthy speech, - dwelt emphatically on the necessity for toting. Prayer meetings, demonstrations, and all that sort of thing, though he valued them highly, were not the means that must be used to kill the trade. The deadly blow to be struok waß the one the trade feared— the striking out of that " top line " at the ballot box. Several questions were asked to which : Messrs Isitt and Monro replied, and after a i little scene between the former and Mr J.  H. Maynard, the usual votes of thankl i dosed the meeting.

COMMERCIAL.

THE WOOL SALES.

London, October 7 The quantity of wheat and ilour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,900,000 qu&tten, and for the Continent '1,350,000 quarters.

Bank of New Zealand Four per Cent. Guaranteed Stock, 105 ; Loan and Mercantile Prior Lien Four per Cent. Debentures, 99. At the wool auctions, the bidding was animated and prices were extremely firm.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Compauy,*Limited.

London, October 7. " Wool— Since opening of sales the follow ing descriptions have declined : — Scoured merino (super), greasy, washed and scoured merino (medium and inferior), fine and medium greasy crossbred are par to £d per lb lower ; five washed and scoured cross bred, medium washed and scoured crossbred and greasy crossbred lambs are £d per lb lower. Other descriptions unchanged. The sales progress firmly, but there is mnch irregularity m the bidding. Up to date 151,000 bales have been sold.

" Tallow — There is a fair demand. New Zealand fine mutton tallow is worth 22s 6d, New Zealand good beef 21s per cwt. Last quotations were 21s 9d and 20s per cwt respectively."

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves rasDOniib.e for the ooinions expiessed by our correspondents)

MR SIEVEWRIGHT'S MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,— Having attended Mr Sievewright'a meeting last night, and having taken a few notes, I will wjth your permission, ask him a few additional questions. In opening his address, Mr Sievewrighb said that he was a journalist, who was always on the side of the liberty of the people, which liberty he wished to hand on inviolate. Liberty, if it means anything, means that the people have a right to freedom of choice and action, and if they have fouud that the liquor traffic exerts a baneful influence m the community, surely Mr Sievewright will allow the people to exercise their liberty and put an end to it? Further on m his address Mr Bievewright quotes from scrip ture—'No drunkard shall •enter the King dom of Heaven," yet he would keep open all the drunkard manufactories m the colonv, and thus effectually close the door pfgejtfea to the majority of moderator" drinkers. Again, Mr Sievewright quotes the passage— "Do unto others as you would they should do unto you." I think we can say with confidence that no prohibitionist would ex pect to be allowed to continue m a business which was ruining a number of his neighbors both body and soul. In conclusion, Air Sievewright says that we should wait till . the moral fibre of the people has improved before we attempt reform. But Mr Sieve wright forgets that the moral fibre of the people has improved, and they cannot now wait until Mr Sievewrighfc catches up, bub will vote prohibition m November next. Hoping soon to hear of Mr Sieve Wright's conversion to the temperance cause, — I am, etCi » Alfbed A. CabsQn. Ashburton, October* 8, 1896.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUETON— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.)

Civil Oases.—Craighead and Berryman v. Burgess. This was a claim for £7 5s Bd, balance of account. Defendant had made over to plaintiffs a bioycle, on which, how ever, the full amount of its purchase money from the maker had not been paid. Plaintiffs paid the balance when they found that only £5 had been paid, and after selling it at a good figure there remained the balance owing by defendant that was now sued for. His Worship gave judgment for the amount with costs, and informed defendant that h.e had reason to be thankful that he had been treated so leniently by plaintiffs, as m other hands the proceedings nrght have taken a different color, and defendant might have found himself m the prisoner's instead of the witness box. Bumsay v. Toomey, damages for alleged trespass by fowls on a cultivated section. Afcer hearing- the case His Wor ship gave judgment for £1 with costs. Mr Cuthbertsou appeared for plaintiffs m both cases.

FRIDAY.

(Before Mr Alcorn, J.P.). Drunkenness.— A first offender was fined 5s and costs. - •

The Canterbury A. and P-. Association, met on Thursday, and transacted a good deal of business. A letter was read from Mr George Gould, proposing a tax on stallions over two years old of £10 a year, kept for atud purposes, the tax to be paid to the A. and P. Association holding its show nearest to the domicile of the owner ot the stallion ; the proceeds of the tax to be applied to the payment of bonuses of £10 each to the owner of each prize winning stallion m the classes at the annual shows, from three-year-old and upwards, and as bonuses of £5 to the owner of sire of. every firßt prize winner m the Bhow of not leaa than one year or more than six years of age. In the case of ponies the tax should be only £5, and the subsidies correspondingly re duced. After some discussion, m which members seemed generally to favor the scheme, it wag referred to the Horse Qom* mittee. An application was received fmm the Women's Temperance Union for a site for a temperance booth. It was decided to offer a site for a booth for this year at £30. A number of additional special prizes were reported.

THE &SHBORTON GUARDIAN': FEIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1896



(synopsis of new advertisements.) Flemington Presbyterian Church — Tea and public meeting, Thursday, October 15. D. Thomas — Sale of contractor's plant m Arcade to-morrow (Siturday). Sale of 12 young draught mares and gelding?, Arcade to-morrow. « \ National Association of .New Zealand — General Meeting m Oddfellows' Hill, on Wednesday, October 14, at 7.3Q p-nf, "



Wanted SEED and Eating Potatoes (good) at S. Porter's, E*st Town Belt. 10 56 T)EVIEW of Reviews for September, now 11 m. New Zealand Diaries for 1897. New lines m plain and Commercial Stationery. Special value m Box Stationery 6,i and la. Good Blue and Black Ink on draught Is per pint. — H. M. Jones. FOR Sale,— Quiet Cow, m full profit- Apply A.8., Mail Office. WANTED near town, grazing for two Heifers. Apply A.8., Mail Office. T7IECULINA, Feculina. Tho perfection JP of Cak". Fiour, 3^d per packet. Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. SEED Potatoes. Seel Potatoes. The very best from 241bs a Is, at Fletcher Bros, Ashburton. WANTED Known— Just opened, ex Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, including new shades m Reseda, Humboldt and Hungarian — Mitchell and Turner. -t- ETTS' Diaries. Letta' Diaries for 1897. I J 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. HOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B Rhyder. Eat fruit, choice fruit, good fruit,. H. A. Flower's fruit, East Street, Ashburton. THEaRD a man say that Mellor is selling _L Boots Wonierfully Cheap. "ANTED Known— Mellor'S Safe surpassing anything ever heard of m Aehburton. 10 6 npHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, _I_ that you get Good Value for your money at Mellob's. WANTED Known— Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery — W. H. Collier.



Business Notices. :s a « s . f l S-Sg» o i >- Mi iM 1 OS * O -S *> Iz « *— < — > o o • i-isf i . O r»; „, iv a43 *■ 9 | .Islliilili £« ft SUMS*- z« s* t sss s r- g : —° DC 5 §•* 6 1 D "■3d! s * r^ »| i .i •■ S S » . ID S h J 1 3 -a I s s s ° M X M S S - a " £ J5 * 2 1 "VT B W Q. O O D S N. Z. C. P o 37^ dtzen New Straw Hate. ¥" E W Q.OODS N. Z. 0. F. h . . 109 dczan Ties and Bows. ¥" E W Q.OODS • • N.Z. C-F. 1 56 dcz n Shirts. > _ • "vr c w q_ o o d s V. Z. a F. 62'dczan Hard and Sofb Felt Hats. » "VT E W „ / < O O D S N. Z. C/F. 103 dozaii half-hose THE Largest and B^sb Assorfcmt nfc of Men's Mercery m tho dia rict.— New Zealand Clothing Factory, Ghurch Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. Fridaj'— Shorb Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir practice, 8 p.m. » SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 — Holy Communion 11.0 — Morning Prayer 2.30 — Children's Service 3. 30— H01y Baptism 3 p.m.— (Dromore) Mr VV. Bowman-Pox 6.30 — EveniDg Prayer REV. A. S. FOX. Wanted. 1 _ . MILLINERY.— Miss E. Barnes (late of Messrs James and Cubison, ; West End, London, and for some time , milliner m charge of Ballantyne and Co.'d ( Millinery Department, Christchurch), has 5 secured premises m Tancred atreefc, where Ladies may rely on securing Millinery of the Very Latest Style and Best Quality. " 10 12 TT7"HERE, Oh where, is that Cheap yy Boob Shop? Mellob's Zealandia "Boot Store. ' /^OUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still V^ making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flqwek's Cough.— H. A. Flowbb> Confectioner, East street. / 5 24 NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /CHEAPEST House m Canterbury for v_> Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Co'a. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is ; Flower Seeds from Is dozen, Garden 1 Tools of all sorts. WHAT do I see before my eyes ? A Cheap sale of Boots at Mellor's. WANTED Known— We are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gojgfis. No reasonable offer refused for anything soiled or '' not up to date." — Mitchell- and Turner. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTTTANTED Known — Men'a Mercery, Ti . Clothing and Boots. For Goods that wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm — Mitchell and Turner. ». DID you ever hear the like ? Men s best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED Known — Large delivery of the "Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth truch more.— W. H. Collier. ANTED Known— The «• Economic' Kid CJloye, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. , . : . "YTT'E lead, follow who may. Children's W Silppers Is. Mellor's Taucred street. ANTED Known.— looo pairs of Boots to be sold m twenty-one days at Mellor's. IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nicest jij Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go \,o Mrs Alcorn's. Di eases made on the premises. Fib guaranteed. THE early bird catches the early worm, so call at Mellor'b Cheap Boob Sale. gTUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's "Ch/jag IJopb Sale. From the Tea Han't "to the Tea Cup Unadulterated. This is Kozis Tea. " -



Public Notices. ' TUB BLUE HOUSE. AkD DOH'T YOU FORGET IT. NO CREDIT, NO BAD DEBTS, AND NO GOOD CUSTOMERS HAVE TO j PAY FOR BAD ON Kb. EVERT BODY TR FATED" ALIKE, PAY CASH AND SAVE 25% •THE Cash finds exactly what you want at your own price, therefore go where you are treated Well, and help to briug down the price. ~" THE MORE WE SELL 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 OF.UR HOUSE — PRTOES — PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 2s lid' for a dress. PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 3s Id for a dress PRINTS, PKINTS, PRINTS, 4s lid for a dress. Guaranteed to Wash and Wear Well. ZEPHYRS m the very newest designs and shades, beautiful quality and wide widthB — only 7£d per yard, worth Is. SILKETTES, m plain and fancy — Never was such value at 9Jd per yard. PERSIAN CORD DRESS GOODS m all the taking Bhades at lid per yard — Cheap at Is 9d. Theße Goods being so ridiculously Cheap, to get a full pick don't delay, and keep the BLUE HOUSE, m your miud's eye. Sateens and Drillettes, m plain and fancy, from 5s lid per dress. We Want your Money, and isn't this the way to get it? Follow the footsteps of the wi?e, who will lead you to the 'BLUE HOUSE,' Between J. Obr & Co. and the Clothing Factoby. Art Muslins, Plain Muslins, Striped Muslins, as yon like, and the price is right. Nainsook and Mull MUSLIN, cream and white, at 6d. A BLACK CASHMERE DRESS, because it isn't winter, only <3w 11<1. Maroon, Navy, Cirdinal, Brown, Pink, Blue, Cream and White CASHMERE at Is 9d for 2s 9d goods ; at 2s 9d for 3s lid goods. You want them m all seasons, so be quick for a Cheap Useful Dress. SUMMER TWEEDS, the latest, the best, and the prettiest for 9j 6d the full dress — Cheap at 153. . Nun's Veiling, Oa'meal Cloth, Beiges, lustres- all tho Newest Goods, from . lOd per yard Sileeias from 3&d per yard Hollands from 5d per yard. Dressed Linen, for drawn work, Is 6d. White Ca'icoea m Horrocks and Crewdson's, all numbers at the Lowest price ; but the plum line is a linen finished snow white Calico, at 43 lid, worth 7£d per yard ; other makes, Is lid, 2s 9d, and Si 61 per dozen 10 yards BED TICKING for 4 lid, one of our Special Lines ; will keep your feathers on the right side. Summer Flannelettes 2s lid doz, up. White SheetiEg, 2yds wide, good at 10£ d and lsj Table Damask from 13 per yard. Large White Towels &t 6d each. Only a Few Sampleß of the value at the CHEAP 'BLUE HOUSE.' IViiHiiiery, iVfil!ii*e?y, js3tlli!ter?. NO PLACE LIKE THE "BLUE HOUSE" FOR MILLINERY. The Newest Shapes, the Latest dlyles, and Best Qualities; to your own order, No extra charge for trimmiDg. Price to suit all purse?, and if you don't call afc the " BLUE HOUSE " first, all the better pleased you'll be when you do cal ! , but be sure and bear m mind that the prict will be made for you. Ladies, if you want a VEIL go to the "BLUE HOUSE," A Large Assortment Jusb Opened, BOOTS AND SHOES Cut to catch the Cash at the "BLUB HOUSE." Everybody knows the BLUE HOUSE. •<}T qafcjoj no^ q,uop puis 'nojf aoj aowid 9t^ bj 'laaaxs isva « c asnoH na r ia.» HH.L •agouti qno qu •uAvnjjg s^uauisjiugjc) ut BaStB9Q pun sadeqg as3A*9j£ aqj \[y •i[oß9 pg bj uiojj sjnojj put? BQjfqs-jgpuf j •aojjnqqsv ut sjgjqojgilpu'BH W.S 1° jueuiq.tossv isajr gq r, 'ooiad i£uß s^uiq puiß epn^g '£[uo pg 05 dn ouoS l pg 8i pan' sy 9J9AV 'saij; poxiui jo qo[ v 'ejuuM •dn 'qotjg pg •sgd'oqs \\ii 'sao\oo \ya 'sszib [IB «S3OI3JJ£ ' '81I9£[ 'sai^ 'e."'[l o f) 'sdTJQ ?sx aoj f 'ajaiqojg^pntijg >b\ BJitsd jnoj 'sspog &aiQ puis 'anjg 'uAvojfj; •PH sg iuojj «^jiqg JiinoQ oA\q nq'j'oSatf put? eqiqAV 'SpJBM -dn «pTI eg 'sj|9 w q; pj^g qtufl pa* jjotiiq epi^Mdn V 9 st S.LVH I/ISM 'HOVH ONmiHS V ATSO pcre 'sqjiqs Satjnqs ps;zts 'Suojjs •*{ '9iv ifgqi ajajj ' ' 'suißUiaj qoßj egg qnq f fa<y)s&va egg paAjos $m\ qail ifpoqo^i i qoisa guijUHS « JO J °^X — .T.HIHS OMIIIIHSI asflOH aaiff "»aonjodojd vi dvai\o 'sajojj puß 'siasnoji 'aqxug ,smuoi pan { 8A!oa \nisd jad pxt sg tuoij saiojfl s uaj\[ "PI Is^ 1 V s jß9noJ JD 9^ J9 S J° ••I^d V 'PIT B 9 aoj saasnoj.f, psa^x J° ««d v •p9 pgg aoj 'ai poujßUi qeß 01 9pßtu '4ing ?\ovtf\ pipa3[ds ' v 'P9 p 6S STWS B t alß ß U l "} 83a8 S b.x0.3 v 'P9 K9T uiojj qjng ioo.v\ saoaqg pooQ ? P9 S^-C •»oj lIQS S.NVM « *»» HBO no/i »«MA\ «'asnoH amff. oqq p QUOJJ vi }Bod anjq  gqq qaSaoj q.uoQ ffSuoiM. o9 q^BD noi? put? 'qsod gnjq,, oqq Xq qi#/& pU9Uj b joj Suijjooi ajß noA ji puß f 9sJoij 'jbo£ OA'osi o; eoßjd ojbs A[uo 9qi 'qsod 9n[q ,, si\% id} o^tiui 'uojanqqsv oqm SuiAtap jo Suipu ueq z y\ •oil 'saOHS QNV 'SlOOa '0111H.L070 'AHadLVHa W f — aoj uoiqoßiqqy jo 9Jqu9o 9qq sy .EBUOH EULB Olty SUIJJIBUI '^■bavb eajiui naas 9q woq ppb ' 'ssßdufOo dqq jo B;n;od T[B iuojj uoqanqqsy jo oiquao qoBKa eqj ' aißuipui o) paßoddns *qsod eti[g[ eSxviv — 3JJBUI joijiou'o osjb si eaoqx "UMoq



Business N otices____ THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. G. J. NEILL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. f^ORSBTS 2s 6d, CORSETS 2s 9d, Few Dress Goods Reduced 50 per cent New Velveteens Reduced, All Wool Flannel (Colonial) 9£<3 Flannelettes 3a 6d doz Silesia 3s 3d doz Blankets about half-price Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9Jd Double-bed Unbleached Twill Sheetirg, 9|d Large White and Brown Turkish Towels, reduced from Is 6d to Is C L O~H~I NG. Men a All Wrol Tweed Suits 2ls. Men's Tweed Trousers 5s lid Men's Overcoats. Macintoshes, Oilskin Ooatß, and Legg ns, reduced 50 per cent Boys' and Youthb' Suits half-price. \ Men's Caps, Boys Cape, Braces and Shirts, at Ridiculous Prices \ .Men's Woollen Socks, 7sd pair / \ BOOTS* ~ BOOTS. W« Defy Competition. Every pair Guaranteed to wear Everyl Pair Made to Our Order '■-U-^affisi footers 7s lid Men's Light Shooters 8s 6d -^ — ~-**-ija_Watertighb Bluchers, pegged, 7s lid vVomen:a^aLiT.Ticy T<eather Shoeß 4a lid — --^ --^ A Large Assortment of Ladles' Best French Glaco Kid Bcots and Gloveß to choose from. GJ, J. IVEIJLIi. Friedlander's Corner, East Street. - Kaiapoi House, Ashburton } October 1, 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 as importing the bulk of each season's goods and quitting them at CASH PRICES, refitting the premises, and re-organising the staff, so as to bring /--■^—^—ftie Establishment quite up to date. Our Country Friends ivill be well served with full ranges of samples of the newest goods. In the meantime all Orders by Post will receive prompt attention. MITCHELL 4r TURNER, Tancred Street "tite are now showing a full assortment .of -. "PLANET June," HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc., AND INVITE 3NSPECTION. JOHN ORR AND CO. . FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. o CASES op NEW DRAPERY, Ex'MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING 40 - j Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. N ew Drees Goods. Blouse Prints nre a marvel of the season Choice Bibbouß, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshade?* Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestua and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S K6IAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never haa auch 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 TO SELECT FROM. ANDREW ORR.