PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

Dolman. — At Ashburton, on February 28, Walter Edwin Dolman. Aged 78,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1896 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The arrivals m the colony' durinsr JaVi uary were 2134 ; the departures 1 339. The total standing army of the United States consists of about 2160 offioers and 25 000 men. One of the fashion notes m a ladies' paper finishes thus :-— ** With this bonnet the mouth is worn slightly open." A telegram from Wellington says:r- Some member of the Ministry will pro bably take an early opportunity of reply ing to Sir R. Stont's recent speech m the Opera House. The Greymouth Star says Jb under stands on good authority that Mr Grlm \ mond will contest the se \t for Westland against the Hon. JR. J. Seddon at the next general election. The BUhop of Wellington will pay his fiifsb visit to Christchurch next week and speak at length on the Text Book ques tion, m which he is muoh interested, at the public meeting to be held nexc Tues day. •;•... Paraparaumn, a village not far from Wellington, will be en fete on Saturday, February 29. On that date there will be opened what is, believed to be the first workshop m connection with a primary pchool m the colony. The building has been subscribed, for by local residents and others Interested m the welfare of Para paraumu. It is 30ft by 17ft, with a lOfb stud, and has attached to it a smaller shed 17ft by 7ft: The openiug ceremony will take the forth of a luncheon, for which invitations have been issued to the Ministers of Education and Lands, the Chairman and members of tha Education Board and others.

Bargains.— Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed I Hats, White and Cream, Laoea. See o.ur I windows,— Asbburtou Drapery Company \

The attempt of Europeau ladies to form a leagne of native girls for the suppres sion of foot- binding m China has fallen through. One native girl, is said to havn put the case thus : — '* We squetzy foct; you squetzy waisr. Allea same -get husband." At Dunedin yesterday Robert Milligan of Oamaru, was tined 20d and costs for neglecting to afamp or mark a box Of milled bntter with the words "New Zea land milled butter." Two other charges, under the Diiry foduatry A cb, . against the same defendant wore withdrawn. Next week an en'ortafnment ia to be .given at Springhnrn, the promoters being Messrs' Gates and Broa^. Amount thote engaged ia Mr Irv. Hill (formerly of Pollard's Opera Corop ny), wh > will recite, m character, the fine "dr^-m speech" from the celebrated play, "The i Silver King." The Asbburton, Rangiuta, and other southern rivers still remain m nice con dition for fishinor, and some pood baskets have been landed. Mr Rees Jones caught five at the mouth of the Aahburton the other morning, one of the fish weighing 4Mb. The same angler caught m the Rangitata. on Friday, ten weighing a total of 41£lb, According to the Wellington correspon dent of the Taieri Advocate the postpone ment of Colonel Fox's visit to the South is supposed to be due to a war scare. He [ adds that the militia lists are being revised with the object of putting the first-olass militia into active drill m those districts where the volunteer force is weak. If thid be the case there will soon be a general rash all over the colony to join the volunteers. A triumph of bankruptcy administra tion, has just been accomplished m the case of aMr Baylass, of Torquay. The net realisations were £327 8a 4d, the costs of realising that sum amounted to £321 8a 6d, and after an allowance of £5 to the debtor there remained the magni ficent sum of 19 j lOd to be divided be bween the oreditors. The bulk of the oosts come under the usual heading of laiv costs, which amounted to the hand some total of £245 19s lid. It is related of Mr Cadman that on one occasion he resolved to see how long it would take togetthrough.the army of inter viewers ab Auckland, and that, after devot ing eight solid days to them, and finding the host apparently as numerous as evar, he'was forced to beat a precipitate retreat. One of the most novel deputations he has ever received waited upon him recently m % Walkato township. It was composed of four young ladies, whose anxious prayer it was thab he might be pleased nob to remove from the district the young and unmarried stationmaster. The Model Yacht Club sent a small flaeb to Rakaia on Thursday to compete for the trophy offered by the Rakaia j Amateur Swimming Club at the fixture] held on the 27th. They hay 3 a small bub, very suitable water at Rakaia, but owing to a heavy nor'wester, very few of the.! boats could live, spoiling what would otherwise have been a nice show. Tha j trophy was won by the *• Ailsa," Mr 0. W. Seymour, of Christchurch, a member of the Ashburton Club, and sailing under the Club's flag. The Adair would prob ably have been second, but she got driven against Jthe platform of the bathing shelter, and broke her mast at the deck. The Back Swan, Mr B. Stuart, took second place, bub was badly knocked about,. h*r bowsprit being smashed an:V her deck lifted. H«r owner doserves second place for his perseverance m finishing after his ho"»t was waterlogged and a wreck. The. Pat, a Rak'ifa boat, was ihe only other craft that, was able to beat up to the top of the lak*; everything olsa was f-imply blown away. The Ashburton people are quite satisfied, and hope to profit hy the experience, as they have never before had to face a gale. i)

The Wellington, Shooting Case.

THE WOTTNDED MAN. The victim of the crime, Mr George Norbury, is a native of Yorkshire, bub was brought up m Scotland, and first oame to the colony about twenty years ago. , Four years later he returned to the Old Country with the intention of staying | there, bub within a few months he again returned to New Zealand, and started a ! glass and chlnaware business m Cuba street. Subsequently he started as a brick and tile m mufacturer, and a little I over elaht years ago went Into partner ship with Mr Trevor a9 providers et builders' material, both the partners etigaging m bailding operations apart from the partnership. On the comple tion of Locker s warehouse something like ' a yeat ago the partnership was dissolved, since which time Mr Norbury has been engaged as a flower pot manufacturer m i Tarahaki street. Mr Norbury was for some time connecbed l wibh the Primitive Methodist Church, Courtenay Place, but for the last year has been a member of the Trinity Wesleyan Church, Newtown. He was a prominent member of the Mounb Cook School Commit 1 cc, of which he has been chairman. He has a wife and an adopted daughter, and is about forty-seven years of age.— N.Z. Times,

THE EXCURISION.

The gathering at the railway station this morning was something vast. The excursion waa what showmen would call a " double bill," as It comprised a trip to New Brighton projected by the Primitive Methodists, and one to Ly btelton pro moted by the town and county school authorities. Crowds of people surged m from all parts of the country, and had the tickets not been sold before the date of the excursion there would have been a glut that would have seriously Interfered with the dpspat oh of the train. Of course there are always grumblers, and these were m evidence this morning. Ib had been diligently advertised thab no tickets were to be sold on the station on Friday morning, and one would have thousht the fact should have been well enough known, but apparently it was nob, or perhaps ib had been forgotten, and only recalled to mind when the weather this morning proved to be delightful, and the crowd large and enthusiastic There were forty five carriages and open trucks made use of m the brain, drawn by three powerful engines, and all these c«s ware crowded. On the brain, too, was the contingent that came down from the hills and over from Tlnwald, and ab Cherteey and Rak»ia further contingents were picked up. These comprised children and friends from the plains districts below the line, and those who had come down the Methven branch line to join the main brain ab Rakaia. Ib is impossible yeb to tell to a hundred or so how miny passengers were on the train, but it is calculated that tjhe fifty-three oars that steamed out of Rakaia carried fully 2500 floals. The train arrived ab Ohrtafcchurch without accident gib 10.25. a<m<

A BANKING CASE.

i'RIEDIANDER v THE BiNK OF 2SEW ZEALAND.

Yesterday — before Mr 0. A. Wray, I S M. — a case was h*ard m which Mr Max Friedland*r sued the Bank of New Zea land for £75 Is 2d, interest allegedtohav • been overcharged on plaintiffs baitk account. The caso had been opened by Mr Wilding at a previous sitting, »t which the cUim wa^ihon only £41 7s od, but twA other itf m? of allied overcharged were now added to the okim by contjtn . j Mr Wilding now proceeded to oall evidence. — Hugo Friedlander s«d he was managing dirnctor of tho onmv>a> y of Friodlandcr Bros. L mited fte aim his l>r<irh«.-r Rudolf b-vd bten m husineaß as ! gruin eto . merchants before thq present | company waa formed, «nd for scm* time Max waa a member ;.f il. In 1889 the firm was agent for Mr Bolmes m the sale of some land, of wMch Max became the buyer. Went to Ohristchurch m May or June with Max, and with Mr Enabling drove to Mr Holmea' house, whare ib was arrauged that the Bank was to find the money. Could not. s*y what rate of interest was agreed upon, as no arrange ment; was made m his*presence. At that time Max was m a fairly strong financial position. In October the overdrauft was £8000 m round numbers. The delay was caused by some difficulty about the title, the documents having to be sent to England. Had nothing to do with Max Friedlander's acoount;, and did nob check his interest. The firm of Friedlander Bros, was supposed to be paying 7| per cent, and that was the highest rate paid by the firm. Had paid less »t come ' periods. -Max Friedlander's account, was amply secured, and was undoubtedly a safer account than the mercantile account of Friedlander Bros. In August 1895 Max Friedlander was dissatisfied with the rate he was paying, and witness saw Mr McOwen, and told him the acoount would be paid off. There was no conversation about the rate of interest at that inter view, bat between it and August 27, Max had come back to town, and witness asked < Mr McOwen on that date to make up the interest. Mr MoO wen did so, and when asked what the rate was, said the rate was 8 per cent. Demurred to this, and said he told Mr McOwen that Max's rate had been arranged for at 7£ per cent. Mr McOwen said there was an entry m the Bank's dhry to the effect that it was to be 8 per cent. He declined to reduce the interest, and latterly, m presence of Mr P. H. Cox, Mr fllcOwen said he was not prepared to agree to the rate being *l\ per cent. He allowed it had been 7i per cent, as fixed by Mr Graves, bub he had raised it to 8 per cent. Of his own know ledge he knew that public bodies paid 7 per cent during t>be period covered by the interest now claimed, and he also knew of accounts that were charged 6i per cent. By Mr Fisher— W3B not aware'that public bodies were exceptionally treated. Offered to pay 7£ per cent, but learned afterwards that ,7 per cent was what the Bank was charging on similar accountfl —Max Friedlander, examined ty Mr Wilding, said that when he bought the property m 1889 waa financially independent of any Bank. Saw Mr Embling about the purchase of Mr Holmes' property, and the finding of the money by the Bank. Mr Embling said he would find the money to pay Mr Holmes, at the rate of 6£ per cent. There was a mortgage of £15,000 on which 6i per cent was charged. All the money he required the Bank was to find, and when he asked Mr Embling wbat the rate of intetest was to be, witness was told not to bother, as he would be put on tho best footing. Could have got the same terms from any of the Australian Banks. Belied on Mr Embiing'a remarks as to tho best footing, ttitt the interest would be the minimum. All the arrange ments ■ wore made with the Inspector. The Bank was always m the position of having at least 50 per cent margin of security. The Bank had charged 7 per cent on tho mortgage, but when the increase was pcinted out the overcharge was remitted, as shown by the Bankbook. (Letter put m from the Bank manager Rtatitiw interest on overdraft would be 7 per cent ; and one intimating the rue m minimum rate, and consequent increase of witness's rate to 7h pev cent.) Had a wool account with the Bank of New Zealand m March, 1895, on which he was chareed 8 per cant and protested. The Bank allowed a reduction of 1 per cent, and witness gave a cheque for the reduced amount. Saw Mr MoO wen m August of 1895, and told him that he was not having his account as agreed on at "the best terms," and if the rate was to be kept at the high figure he would shift his account. Took his account to the Bank of Austra lasia, where he was accommodated afr 6 and 6£ per cent. The sum now sued for was the difference between the rate he had agreed on and the rate charged. By Mr Fisher — Was quite prepared for fluctua tions m the rates of interest, . and knew that all accounts were charged the same ; but expected to have " the best terms " after allowing for these. Did not re member an interview with Mr Bailer and Af r Kmbling m which the latter repudi ated any agreement about the lu*eresr. Had no recollection of a conversation with Mr Graves m the Bank m January, 1894,. in which Mr Graves said the rate of interest would be 8 per cent. Had very few conversations with Mr Graves about Interest, and did not remember any with Mr McOwen except thost men ioned I By Mr Wilding — Might have crumbled to Mr McOwen at the amount of interest that was charged, but never had the least idea that he was being charged 8 per cenb. — P. H. Cox, manager of the Bank of Australasia, Ashburton, said he would regard such an aocount as Mr Fried lander's a first-class account, and a request by Mr Friedlander to he charged the minimum rate of interest would be very reasonable. The minimum rate charged by his Bank m March, 1894, was 7 per -cent m Ashburton, In larger branches the rate might have been oiightly lowpr With his Bank such an account as Max Friedlander's would have been charged 7. per cent for the half-year up to March 1894, and for the same half, year 1895, Qh would have been a fair rate Took over Max Friedlander's account at 6| per cent. Was with Hugo Friedlander and McOwen when the former said he would pay 8 per cent under protest as he understood the rate should have been only 7*. The Australian Banks usually go on the same rates, but he understood the New Zealand Banks were somewhat higher— £ to 1 par cent he had heard, bnt he did not know. Each account was charged on its merits, and the rate of interest fluctuates with the money market. Eight was the highest rate m his Bank, and 8J the lowest ; 7 had been the lowest and 8| the highest. — Messrs Wroughton and Kempthorne, of the Union and New South Wales Banks, gave evidence as to rate of interest similar, to that of Mr Cox. — Jamss Brabling was inspector of the Bank of 3Mew Zealand m 1889. In May or June, 1889, Messrs Hugo and Max Friedlander saw ■ him about raising a temporary loan to purchase property from Mr. Holmes. A temporary Jean was raised, and the Bank not only found that, but thore was an overdraft steadily incroasing. Thero was no arrangement whatever about rates of interest made by witness. By Mr Wild lvg — Deeds o? property worth £7000 with ptorage warrants would be ample security for £4000, and if the overdraft, with such security, never exceeded £4000, the account would be entitled to be treated as a first-class acoount. There was ro entry m witness's diary m Jane, 1889, m regard to any conversation with Max Friedlander en the subject of interest.

In March 1894 and 1895 the mm ? mt»m rato was 7 per cent. By Mr Fieher— i- Was perfectly certain that he never promised Max Friedlander to charge only the minimum interest) — Fletcher JSuller, inspector for the Bank of New Zealand, unid that on August 11, 1&93. Max Friedlandcr came to hie office m Christ church, and said he had had a discussion with the manager of the Bank at Abh burton about the rate of interest. He claimed that he was entitled to the best rate, ancl witness repudiated that, and asked him with whom he made Bach arrangement. He replied that he had m*da it with Mr Embling. They inter viewed Mr Kmbling on the subject, who distinctly denied it. Mr Friedlnnder then left the room. Believed Mr Fried lander knew what rate he was paying. The rate on secured overdrafts ranged «212 8 per cenf ro 6 £ P er cem ia 1894 and 1895. In 1893 Max FriedJander alleged that the Bank had promised to plsc* him on tho hest terms, but thero was no mention at that, conversation of what rate was being paid. -Somerset Graves waa SS2E ° f i«2 Mof **ta<ton from February, 1892, to February, 1895. Max Friedlander and himself had had conver sations about the interest obarged on the formers acoount, but witness was nob able to say from these conversations thafe Max Friedlander knew what rate he was paying, until m one conversation witness told him he would have to pay 8 par cent m future. This was on January 25, 1894. Had been instructed by the inspector to inform Mr Friedlande* of the rise of rate. This was on January 14, but did not see Mr Friedlander till January 25. When the rate was reduced 1 to 7£ m August, 1893, Max Friedlander was getting "the besb terms," the minimum rate, fie waa not getting the best terms m 1894.— Robert McOwen came back to Ashburton m February. 1895 Before leaving Ash burton m 1891, had frequently discussed the question of interest with Max Fried lander, and the rates were mentioned to him. Some time before the closing of the account. Max asked him on the street, what r«te of interest would be obarged that half-year. Witness had replied that it would be 7\ per cent, but do reference to the diary found that it had been fixed at 8 per cent, and that he had no power to alter it.— A, F. Thompson, ledger keeper, had made up Mr Max Fried lander's pass book every half-year since- June, 1894, and had issued with it every time the usual circular for signature by the customer as to the accuracy or otherwise of the balance, shown.— F. Douglas, had been ledger-keeper for a previous period, and gave similar testi mony to that of Mr Thomson, — Counsel then addressed the Court, after which His Worship reserved judgment.

COMMERCIAL.

London, February 27 The Bank of Anstralasia has declared a dividend of five per cent for the half year and carried forward £11,653.

DUNEDIN GRAIN MARKET.

_The following quotation are trader date 26th February :— Wheat.— A few aampleß of this season's crop have come to hand, but little business resulted. Prime velvet, 3a lOd to 3s lid • other sorts, 3s 9d to 3s lOd : inferior and fowls 1 wheat, 3a 3d to 3a 7d (Backs m). Oats.— The market is very dull, but prices show no alteration since last week. Prime milling, Is Sd to Is B£d ; good to best feed, la 7d to Is 7|d ; medium, la 6d to la 6£d (sacks extra). . a Barley.— Prime malting is m good de mand, but other sorts have less attention. Prime milliner, 35, 2 d to 3a 6d; medium, 2a 9tt to 3s ; feed, 2s 3d to 2s ,8d (sacks extra).

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE EVICTED TENANTS.

London, February 26 \ The House of Commons, by a majority of 97, rejected Mr JClaney's Bill to extinguish arrears of rent and reinstate the evicted tenants. ■ QUEENSLAND SEPARATION February 27 The members of the Assembly for the Central division of Queensland are petitioning Me Chamberlain to assent to a separation of the colony. BRITISH MILITARY AFFAIRS- A scheme is being considered for the establishment, on a large scale, of rifle ranges for British volunteers and militia. Forty thousand men will take part m the July manoeuvres. THE VENEZUELA QUESTION. Cabaccas, February 26 President Orespo insists that arbi tration is the only mode for the settle ment of the boundary difficulty. He is willing to guarantee the English and German railway claims. February 27. President Oreapo says the United States is rendering powerful aid to a pacific solution of the quarrel with England.

THE PEARL DISASTER.

AUSTRALIAN

tfBisBANE, February 27 The body of Miss Maggie McG.ee, one of the victims of the Pearl disaster, has been found. It was much mutilated. ' HEAVY RAINS IN QUEENS LAND. Heavy rains .have fallen on the water sheds of the Brisbane, Mary, and Burnett rivers, which are all m flood. There are heavy floods m the north and the railways are interfered with. An accident happened to a mail train on the Springsuie line. The gangers found the line m a dangerous state and signalled the driver tostop, but, owing to the rain, he did not sea 'the signal. The train ran off the rails, but no one was hurt.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

Pretoria, February 27 The High Court of Pretoria has con firmed the interdict placed by the Government on the shares and property o£ Philips and others concerned m the recent troubles m the Transvaal. The Government deny the first story published by the VolJcstein about their having sent a forged telegram to Jame son bidding him advance.

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1 TJolloway's Pills and Ointment—Tt 13 impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off m mine 3 and tunnels, aad those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day m such vitiated atmospheres, suffer m health and strength m consequence. The cheat and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitating great attention to the health- No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, as. they carry off all affected matter from the blood, and bealthi'y Btimulate the liver. They are a'so invaluable for costive bowels and for all bilious disorder.?. The ointment is a priceless remedy for pile?, sprains, ulcers and till manner of sores.



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is nn doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free • from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonic and a gentle aperient. ' For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled fop Indigestion, Dyspepsia, .sick Headache and ! for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2s 9d, anJUs, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the wsrld. 1 A impie, aafn and certnin ramedv One Box ov Clarke's 841 Pols is warraa ted to oure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti- tutional), Gravel and Fains m the Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Ths Lincoln and Midland Counties DauoCoMPAn?, Lingoin, England,



Public Notices NEW TWEEDS. ! NEW COATINGS. I I i NEW TROUSERINGS.! HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Ashburton Tweed. Suit to measure 555. Mosgiel Tweed. Suit to measure 555. Ashburton Tweed. Trousers to measure 17s 6d. Mosgiel Tweed. Trousers to measure 17s 6d. NEW ZEALAND , . ■■■ ' Aq^ CLOTHING FACTORY. - ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. ISLINGTON WORKS. . FREEZING SPAC bJ AVAILABLE. TH E OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO MIPAN V are pleased to intimate to FARMERS AND OTHERS that their new Herenles Machine is now ,m full workmz order, and that they are prepared to BOOK SPACE. Priority will be given to applications as they come to hand. . v a AppJy the Company's Office, 161 Hereford street, 2 25 Christchurch. ' " FIRST CONSIGNMENT "..".. OF • . . . J)EAPEEY NOW TO HAND. NEW GOOD 3 grind values. Dressmaking for the com- ing SEASON :. "■' lOs 6d. Ashburton Drapery Company, ,CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MILLINERS AND DRESSMAKERS, :\' . CORNER ARCADE & BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION.- Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 FRESH Oysters and Fish by express To-night at Jbwitt's, opposite Mail Office. Burnett Street. 2 164 XjlOR SALE OR TO LET— Five-roomed '*" House near the Woollen Factbry'|n an acre and a quarter of land ; also two- roomed House ia same locality. Owners caving. Apply Mail Office, 2 143 PETAL Dust, great floral air purifje , delicious perfume of the loyeliel t flowers. A p awotful antiseptic, refresl •- ing and invigorating, destructive to a 1 insect life. Pononga Electric Belt ac 4 on the blood and nerves, promotes circulation, assists digestion. The, onljr Belt that generates- a galvanic current.— H. M. Jones.' ; TXTANTBD Known. — Our price fjr TT Finest New Oatmeal is 2s 6d pW bag of 251ba. All other goods at equally low prices for cash.— John Obb & Co. -. .•"■■'■■ ■■ x ■■-•; • • K W fIiHE Foresters' Annual Public Social 4?. arid Dance will be held m the Orange Hall on the nighb of 25th March. .£_ ' •• '■.'•■ ; 2111 f\lT ANTED -Known— That it la lamenb- ,vv ei)le to hear people ask why ther% is so much trash m the Boot Trade no w-a- -idays ? But rio ; wonder I say. They m;>y Strike their breasts and say, ' By our, own fault, who buy; such trash at cheap sales.' Though choap,! a profit must be levied, and you don't get the worth of your money. But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Mbison. the Premier m the Boot Trade, : where' a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots for winter or yourieeb will be wet* Get your repairs done at once or while' yon wait at J. Moisons Impermeable Boot Depot;, East Street, Ashburton. 2 127 WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boob Stbre. ' s ANTED Known— The best place to obtain Ready-made Clothing and Underclothing is. without doubt at Mitchell and Turner's WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker- Suits 4s lid, Caps. 6cL— Ihe Corner, W. jH. Collier WANTI< D Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.—H. O. Segers, Melford House ' - ■ ■ ■•■ W' ANTED Known— lf you miss the Che*p Boob Sale you will be ... sorry.— Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Ladies "shoes, tan or black, 6s 61.— Mullor's Cheap Boob Sale. Is TBiD Known— Just opening a v frefh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of D. apery.— H. 0. Segers, Melford House <iIf ANTRD Known-50 pairs Ladies' * V an rl Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr 10 136 \ A/ ANTED Known -Our * Premier' ij ** Boots are the very h°*t £>r wear In all shapes and fcize?.— Mitchell and Turner.- ■ t ' ; :: - WAiN iJbiU Known — We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton. — MELLOu'sClearincßootSale W, ANT ED Known— Good Twbed Trousers, 6s 6d ; Gond Cord Trousers, 6s 3d.— Mitohell and Turner. WANTED Xnown— Every b dy to roll up «o Mellor's Cheap JBoot Sale. Now's yonr time to buy. iA / ANTEDKnown— Go toTHECoRNER * ior N ewest Styles In Drapery and Mlllinnry— W. H. Collier. \\ J ANTED Known- You save 5s m VV every pound if you patronise Mkllor's Cheap Boot Store. . — — — OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; alpo a good assortment of Callooes, ! Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Axcorns new shop, Baker's: Buildings. ■ ANTED Known --6000 Pairs ot Boota and shoes to pick from.' Mellor's Great Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West),, has; Removed from Cameron street to Have-! look street, opposite Army Barracks. . 12 148 WANTED Known— Boots and Shoesc from 1« -31 to 27s 6d Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. TXTANTBD Known— l am a Buyer of " » Bottles— pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast ; Bones m large or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair. — Charles Brown, bottom o Havelock, Street, Ashburtqn. . , , 11144' -— : : r— '-*rr-+- -~t : ' WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mbllor's Cheap Boot Pale. PRESENTS, Presents— We ate now giving useful P<eseiitß to all Pur,-, chasers of Drapery, etc.—H. C. Segers,' Melfurd House .•'■::■"■■. TTT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood • " is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house In the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily; Telephone No. 76 WANTED Known — Spectacles, Hiye Protectors, GogKlwj, tfoldecs, and everything m the optic* Hue at S. Baler: a. Optician OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster bale of Bicycles, Karthenware, Glass, and China. Why not You? 184 TUST Arrived. — A large variety of ose- >• ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to he sold at and under ordinary cqst price ab Mrs Aicorn\s. _ _ : i_ JAM, JAM.— Don't spoil your Jam by uuing bad Sugar. We have jwrt received a consignment of Star Preserving Sugar. This Sugar is guaranteed to ketp Jams and Jellies almost any length of time. — Fletcher Bros., Easb Street., Ashbnrton, Sole Agents. 2 59 OATMEAL, Oatmeal. Redaction, lleduction.— We have just received a large consignment of Finest New. Season's Oatmeal from one of the btst millers m Canterbury, which wo are enabled to sell at greatly reduced rates. Come and geb our quotation.— -Fletcher | Bros., East street, Ashburton. j , — ; _- — . — _ ._ __, . All 00 Xas*-ftiii> Veuiu Tefaeoß '



public Notices, Success ! Success ! SUCCESS I NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THE ♦BLUE HOU££" DESERVES IT CHEAP GOODS opening every day TT being now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place m Ashbnrton for Drapery, ClotHing, Millinery, Boots, etc, Therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wishes to sustain the confidence of those near and dear to .them, by saving their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When m Pursuit of Chesp and Durable 1 Goods # LOOK OUT fIiOOK OUT ! LOOK OUT! The Best Value m the Trade. Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PBICES. White Calico Is lid, 2s lid, 3s 9d per dozen Grey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s lid worth 6s per dozen Art Muslin 2a lid for 12yds — ajmarvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking ±8 lid bed^ of 10 yards, worth double American Leather and Oil Baize from 9d per yard 72 inch Twill Sheeting, 9£d per yard, plain, ditto, per yard B£d PRINTS, CAMBRICS, BLOUS- INGB, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a mosb successful season m these Goods, for the balance no. offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." - i It bo happens that all the low class Goods have been sold — the better quali- ties only are m Stock; therefore, Superior Goorte at Low Class Pricey Fur instance— 9d DeUines now 4£d ; all Lmon Blousings were Is 3d, now 7£d ; Zephytß, any shade, 3s 9d ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price Is 9d now 10$ V &ny shade ; Beautiful Designs m "all shades and qualities of, Sattoen, with the price cut fairly injhalf. £o two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS Juit opened a few more pieces of Clack Ca*htnere still 6s lid Dress, Be quick for these, no need to overlook the lux ary of m .v ml rg at this price. Hosiery and Gloves? any price from 4d pur p*ir ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is (id. c'ilk Ho»e le lid, Blaok and Navy /Juffa and Collars from 3d, flair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY7"MILLINERy, MILLINERY. • c o Successful has been the "BLUE UuUsE" m this Department In almost entirely clearing out their Summer Go<ds. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go at nominal prioes, too ridiculous to q*iote ; just call and the price will delighc a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, etc., Mast be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MERCERY DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation Is the footstool to fortune If you want » rig out, and have only about one third of whab you Imagine it will cost, don't wait until you have more money, bHt find the ! •'BLUE HOUSE."- And there we will help yon to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get all yon require. You won't get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE- A Man's Suib any size for 14s 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9d, Men's Tweed.. Trousers and Vests 11s 6d, Tweed Trousers from 5s lid, Serge Trousers from 4s 6d. The Wonder— " BLUE HOUSE" Moles 3» lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black,' brown and drab from Is 61 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a •♦BLUB HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lid, B.C. Under Shirts and Pants 1r 3d, Merino do Is lid, Strong Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs now 9d, all Tvs, Scarfs and Collars ab a cut m two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, 1b per yard ; Linoleum Is bid square yard. Carpets Is lid BOOTS "&" SHOES ALL AT "BLUE HOUSE" PRICES. Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3s lid, be quick if you want a pair To Study Eoonomy and live within means, pay cash. If you want to come Into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend a pound, then you enjoy yourself, because you have a holiday and save a day's wages THE "CHEAP "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street. *



Business Notices, ' "- * ■ *■' •" ' * *■ ■ . i One Month. G. J. N E.JL-L L HAS MARKED HIS STOCK/ o» ' .. : General Drapery Clothing and Boots BELOW COST PJRICB, j A ND is now offering it to the Public. Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. j G. d NEILL,f BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. \-;&- . - ■ .-;.'■ '•'•■• ■ ■■■■■ - ■ ■'■><■ :- v ■ : , REMEMBER— FOR ONE MONTH ■ ■'■ '■ -.■*■' ■ : FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY, PRESENTS, and PRESENTATIONS pAY A VISIT TO THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. Salek, E A S T - S T R E T& T, where the Largest and Finest Stock at Reasonable Prices arejto be seen, N.B. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. For Satisfactory Watch and Clock Repairs at Moderate charges go to. ■■■:,■">. : S. fA'LB X, ' WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREEjT. Hox 6? . Tblkphonb 24 . .^esVaoa- 0 895-9 U. ' v \ FfCIER BROS.. TTAVB IN" STOCK AND TO ARBIVE MWBIiT.CAWE «IT«AW FOR THE PRESENT JAM SEASON. This Sugar is Thoroughly Reliable for all kinds of Jams, Jellies, etc., and is used by the Principal Jam Manufacturers m the Colony. We are still selling sugar at the old price although the price has advanced wholesale and is likely to be much higher ET NOW IS THE TIME TO BOY YOUR SUGAR. To Farmers Contractors, file. 1 ' ■ ■ ■ •■n - We keep m stock all kinds of Tinware, which we are jelling at Wholesale Cost Prices, It will pay you to get our price list before buying elsewhere. Seasonable Gtoods. ttengonstble **oo<l«. We have the following Seasonable Goods m stock and to arrive : — 5 Cases Gear Corned Beef ; 3 Cases Preserved Peaches 3 Cases Canterbury Corned 2 Cases Raspberry Vinegar : Beef 15 Cases lib Sheep Tongues 5 Cases Canterbury Corned 5 Cases 21b Sheep Tongues . • , Mutton 5 Cases New Zealand Mutton 5 Oafies Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Albert feardines 2 Cases Mackerel 2' Cases Kippered Herrings 3 Cases . Herrings m Tomato 3 Cases Preserved Rabbit, 21b Sauce tins, Delicious 5 Cases Fresh Herrings 3 Cases Preserved Apricots 6 Cases Preserved Pears 10 Cases Ship's Lime Juice Tea. Tea. 7 Tea. We offer special inducements m all kinds of Tea, Pure Ceylon (Mountain Grown) m 5 and 101 b boxes and 1 and packets lure Indian m 5 and 101 b tins, and 1 and packets Blended Tea m 5 and 101 b tins, and J and lb packets Nelson and Moate, Saxon, Arab, Jameson and Anderson, Etc. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY SCORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Obristohurch.