PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1896 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The colonial mails, which left Auckland by the Alameda on August 8, arrived m London yesterday, due date.

Ex Warder James Considine, of Vic toria, has been fined for insulting behavior. He challenged the Chief Secretaiy to fight. •

The jubilee of the Nelson Loyal Howard Lodge of Oddfellows was cele brated on Thursday night by a sooial and ball, which was attended by about 600 persons.

A human skull haa been discovered m the bed of a oreek near Nowra, New South Wales. It is supposed to be that of a young woman who was lost m the bush some years ago.

The other day Arthur Edward Flood, a solicitor practising at Dimboola, Victoria, was suspended for twelve months for neglecting to hand over moneys received on behalf of a client.

We wish to draw oar readers' attention to Fletcher .Bros.' new advertisement referring to their s ook of agricultural and garden seeds which are warranted of the purest arid best quality.

The men engaged m. levelling sand at •he new-Hospital at Wanganui last week found a human skeleton complete. The teeth were intaor, but the skull had a mirk which seemed to indicate that a severe wound had been inflicted.

Last week Frederick Trelevan, who was locked np at Broken Hill on a charge of drunkenness, died m the cells. The medical evidence showed that he was not intoxicated, but was Buffering from para ly&ia caused by a fall. The headmaster of the FeUding State School, Mr Hill, was charged on Friday with assaulting a pupil by striking him with a cane. Mr Stanford dismissed the case, saying that he considered the boy richly deserved the punishment he had received. Mr William Ede has succeeded m grow ing some very fine potatoes of the Beauty of Bath variety. Not many can say they have had new potatoes, grown here so early this season. But Mr Ede had a dish yesterday, some of the tubers being as large as turkeys' eggs. Ib is reported m the lobbies that Ministers are exceedingly anxious to bring the session to a close, m order that they may. commence their electionesring campaign ~ Ir. is the intention of the Premier to stump the colony m the interest s of Ministerial supporters. It- is stated that m consequence of adverse comments on his conduct at the Wrey's Bush inquest, Sergeant Macdonell of Inveic^rgilJ, has spplied for an enquiry before a Stipendiary Magistrate. Ihis is the case m which a German medico was referred to m uncomplimentary terms by the jiry. At Dunodm the other day Thomas Sonntag was fined 40s and costs and bound over tc keep the peace on a charge of assaulting Kate Martin by following her along the public streets of Danedin and continuing to speak to her agßinst her will, and finally assaulting her by putting hia arms round her neck. Clergymen, who do know better, persist m s'.ating that the Irish Scripture .lesson book has been approved by the Roman Catholic clerey (says the Dunedin Star). The fact is well known that that ohurch long ago repudiated the book, and the iteration, of the statement so obviously incorrect does not redound to the credit of the rev gentlemen who make it. Referring to the Sohool of Mines at the Thames, the local Star says : — Even m its present condition, leaving out the probability of further increase m the near future, three things are absolutely necessaiy : Increase m staff, more accom modation and apparatus for students, and Improvements m plant. We cannot too emphatically impress upon the Mines Department the urgency of this work. The following sad affair is mentioned by the Ohristchurch papers : — A.bout a week ago Mrs Partridge, wife of Mr Albert Partridge, accountant at Messrs Q. McOlatchie and Co.'s, was taken 111 ""with influenza, and was, <upon the recommen dation of Dr Jennings, removed to Mrs Pope's nursinp home, Papanui read. On* Thursday morning about eleven o'clock one of the nurses found her on the bedroom floor m front of the fire, with her nightdress m a blaze. Dr Jennings' was sent for, and Mrs Partridge was, under his orders, removed to the Hospital, where she died shortly after 5 p.m. from the effects of the injuries she had sustained. The deceased was twenty- eight years of age. An fcquest will be held.

The New Zealand Times has the follow ing paragraph regarding an incident which provoked a tremendous roar of laguhter daring the progress of the Welllngton- Wairarapa match. A prominent official of the Rugby Union, who is also a well known pressman, was standing close to the touch-line, and m endeavouring to get' out of the way of the muddy ball, whioh had been kicked by one of the Wellington men, he performed one of the most marvellous acrobatic feats on record. His umbrella shot through the air rapidly m a northerly direction, his arms were spread out to the east, his legs to the setting sun, and the rest of him oame down with a sickening thnd. • Freedom's shriek when Kosolusko fell' was bat a whisper compared with the roar that went up from the cold, cruel world as the official palled himself together. The request for an * encore,' it is needless to state, was not complied witty

Churchmen m Auhburton will regret to learn that the Rev. E. A. Otway, who was Igcuni, tenetis In Ashburton id 1886, when the Rev. E. A, Scdtt was away on a visit to the Old, Country, d : ed at the parsonrge, Lincoln, on Wednesday even ing. , Tne health of the deceased geutle man had been bad, and he made a trip to England about a year ago with a view o.f improving It. On his return to the colony he seemed much stronger, and his death, as notified, was somewhat sudden and unexpected. Mr Otway was ordained as Deaoon m 1870, and was appointed as organising Secretary to the Auckland Home Mission, which position he held till 1874, when having been ordained as priest he accepted the curacy of Marton. He came to Canterbury m the year 1875 as incumbent of Governor's Bay. and remained there till 1879, when he beosnie qurate pf §t Paul's, Wellington. In 1880 ne once more pajjae. to Canterbury as curate of 'Fernside,* and remained there till 1886. That year he was at Ashburton as aboye stated, and In 1887 took the

assistant curaoy at Sb Paul's, Papanui, which position be held tijl 1892, when he became gyrate of Lincoln,

The Cromwell Argus says : — "As showing the benefits derived from a well- conducted friendly society, we are given .to understand that the annual interest upon the surplus funds of the local Oddfellows' Lodge is saffiic^ m itself to. pay for an insurance of £100 on each life of all its number, if the Sooie'y care to devote ifc. This m addition to all the other ordinary benefits of the Sooiety."

Charles Hillary Parker, a commission agent and bailiff for many years m Christchurcb, was found deid m his office at a quarter past eight this morning. He had apparently poisoned himself. No traces of poison were discovered about the place, bub a portion of an orange was found m which he is supposed to have taken the poison. In his pocket was a letter addressed to his wife It stated <hat 'this is ihe best arid only thing for me. lam mad.' It was signed 'Hillary. '

The Copyright Telegrams Committee on Thursday completed the examination of Mr Atack, who resolutely refused to give any information as to the scale of entrance fees charged, on the ground that id would be divulging private business with oaatomers. As the Hon Messrs (i. Jones (Oamaru Mail), H. Feldwick {Southland News), W Jennings (AucUand Star), and Major Steward (Ashburton Ghtardian) have volunteered to give evidence if required, it is unlikely thai the Committee's investigations will close this week.

The following are additional speolal prises offered for competition at thecomicg Show of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association: — Mr H. Zander, gives two guineas for the best pen of five merino wethers fit for butchers' purposes, owned and grez<-d by a farmer m the Ashburton County. Mr 1\ Bullock, gives one guinea for the beet cottager's cow. where not more than one is kept. Messrs Bollifct and Co. give £1, or sack of fl >ar k for best loaf of bread made w.th ♦Supreme' .flour. The Chrlstohurch Meat Company, give £2 2s for the best pen of ten half-bred freezers, not less than 601bs nor mo'e than 72Ibs m weight.

A largely attended meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held on Thursday evening, the Rev T. G. Brooke presiding, An interesting address to children was given by Miss Burr, Ohristchurch, a pianoforte solo by Mies Hall, Ohristchnroh, a duet by Misses M. and D. Meyenberg, vocal solos by Misses Doretta Meyenberg and Bertha Alcorn, lecitatious . by Misses Ella^ Dixon, Olara Chapman, Edith Clark, Ruby Hurrell, and Master Bertie Clark, and a reading by Mr E. Purchase. The accompanists were Misses Hall, Jones, and B. Alcorn. Owing" to. the want of time, several items were held over for next meeting. Holloway's Pills and Ointment— The combined ill effects of over-crowding, seden tary occupations and monotony of life are j only too well known to those who have to

pass the beßt part of their lives laboring m factories and crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement weakens the general health and induces chrenic constipation, indigestion, and various forms of skin dis eases. Holloway's remedies are of priceless value to persons of this class, for they can be used without entailing loss of work, being purely vegetable m their composition, and consequently act without harshness on the moat delicate system. The experience of more than fifty years proves that no means surpass Hollowsy's remedies for curing bad legs, bad breasts, piles, and woundß of all kinds.

Outrage at Pahiatua.

At Pahiatua on Wednesday night a man named Timothy O'Gorhtan was robbed of a gold watch valued at £25, and both his ears were, sliced \off close to his head. Joseph Kenny, licensee of the Empire Hotel, Pahiatua. has been arrested on suspicii h of being concerned, m the oubrage.

The man O'Goiman wa? drinking at Pahiatua on Wadneaday afternoon, and was returning home to Mangatarnaka, when he was waylaid and the greater part of his ears lopped off. He found his way to a house, and was discovered there by hfa mate yesterday morning, covered with blood and helpless. Kenny, the man arres'ed on suspicion was broughb up .before the local Bench this morning, and defended by Mr Tosswlll The police applied for a remand for eight days, and objected strongly to bail being allowed^ The Bench granted the remand tut allowed bail* The police are very reticent. O'Gorman was unable to appear m Court.

DISTRICT COURT.

.* ASHBURTON— FRIDAY.

(Before His Honor Judge Ward.)

HARRISON V ASHBURTON BOROUGH AND ROLLITT AND CO. This ease, m which plaintiff seeks damages againßt defendants for alleged injury done to his property by the waterraoe of defendants, was adjourned by agreement till next Bitting of the Court. IN BANKRUPTCY. ' In te R. Todd.— Public examination ad jouroed, bankrupt not having been served. fn re H. Willie— Order for discharge— Mr Cuthbertson. Discharge accordingly. In re 0. C. Boss.^- Order for discharge. Mr Cuthbertson opposed on behalf of certain creditors. Application struck out. In re J. 6. H. Bean. —Order for discharge —Mr Cuthbertson. Order suspended .for twelv.e months. probate. <a In te James Lemon, deceased. On the application of Mr Purnell probate ,was granted to Maria Bright Lemon, R. P. T. Capon, and Richard Harrison. In re James Jamieson, deceased. On the application of Mr Purnell probate waß granted to Joseph Scaly and Charles Reid.

WATERTON.

St Philip and 8* Janics c.liarcli

A menting of the parishioners of St, Philip and Sfc Jauies Church took place on Wed nesday evening last— the Vicar m the chair. There was a tair attendance. Arrange ments were made for holding the annual tea meeting and concert. After a long discussion it was decided to hold this fixture on Thurs day, October }. Of late years the tea meeting has been held m December, but aa experience has proved that this was not a very suitable time for gatherings of this nature, it was unanimously resolved" to hold it m future a few months earlier m the year. The general feeling was that October would suit the convenience of every one concerned, and hence the change. The I chairman congratulated the parishioners on the satisfactory financial results of the lecture which the Rev. T. A. Hamilton recently co kindly gays at Waterton. The proceeds were ju aid ot the fund for re-roof ing the Church. Tlva impoifcant work was completed m the early part of this week, the qontractor being Mr P. Williams of Ashburton.

A benefit concert organised by some of the Longbeaoh employees is |to be given at Waterton on Friday, September 18, m aid of a distressed family on the Longbeach road. The promoters are to becotnmet jsd for their zeal m the matter, and it is to be hoped that the public will show their appreciation by , rolling up m great force on the night of the concert.- j

The'rush to the Coolgardie goldfidlds is gradually "subsiding, people are paying at tention to more sensible things. Family folks have been much attraoted lately by the sucoesßf ul results of Wood's Great Pepper mint Cure for Coughs and Colda. That Buch a reliable remedy can be procured from any Groper or Chemist at la 6d and 2s 6d, is a boon io everyone. j

Many ladies complain the Tea they have been using haa neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kojhb Tea they will be satisfied T.he 2/4 is euperb

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

THIS I*OLK.IXV«

The Old m«>inb«rn Returned

Seldom m the history of the borough has greater interest been taken m the annual or any election m connection with our muni cipal affairs than waa taken m th'ejelections on Thursday. More excitement perhaps has been apparent, but not more of the genuine interest which is betokened by nearly every person who had a vote coming to the poll to record it. No less than 286 ratepayers exercised their right to vote at this election —the largest number since the township waa promoted to the dignity of municipality. There were seven candidates m the field, three of whom were the retiring Councillors seeking re-election, and four new candidates for municipal honors. Of the three old membero, the majority of townspeople appeared to think that the seat of Mr E. J. Paul was the least secure. In fact many went so far as to predict that he " wasn't m it," and that his vacant chair at the Council table would be filled by either Mr Pauling or Mr Davis. As events proved, however, Mr Paul's seat was very far from being the least secure, and he was returned Beoond on the poll — nine votes below Mr Collins, who was first with 223, and five votes above Mr John Orr, who was third with 203. The next m order, Mr Davis, was 76 votes short of the lowest successful oandidate, and the remainder tapered off to the bottom of the poll, where Mr Andrews swung the tail with just the number for a total that stood between Mr Orr and Mr Davis. Canvassing icras energetically carried .on by several of the candidates, some of them, it is said, having been at work till a late hour the previous evening, and on foot m pursuit of votes all day, right on to the closing hour. But throughout the contest was character ised by the greatest of good humor, and not a jarring note of any kind was struck throughout the day. Mr H. H. Fobks, returning officer, with his staff of scrutineers, who had gone ex peditiously about the counting of the votes, was ready for the declaration of the poll a few minutes past seven, and made it as follows : —

He declared Messrs Collins, Paul, and Orr duly elected, v- The result was received by the very fairly large crowd assembled at the steps of the Council buildings with consider able astonishment, and it was some time before they altogether realised that none of the new caudidaces had been returned, so that there was an almost total absence of demonstration. When, however, Mr Collins stepped out to address the crowd he was heartily received* Mr Colhns thanked the ratepayers for placing him m the position he occupied that night. It was an indication that they had sufficient confidence --that his action m conjunction with the other Councillors had been characterised by fidelity and justice. He assured them that during the three years he^ had been m the Council he had done the best he could m the interests of his fellow townsmen, and during the term for which they had just elected him he would continue to use his best endeavors m their service. During this election he had learned the wisdom of going out among the ratepayers. He had been listening to complaints, to grievances, and lists of wants, and he thought it was a good thing that a candidate should have those oomplaints made to him, so that he might be m touch with the people whom he represented, and the conservation of whoso interests had been entrusted to him. He could assure the ratepayers that he would do all he could to have all reason for complaint swept away. He found that many grounds for complaint existed of which before that day he had been m ignorance. For instance, one man had told him that he had paid rates for nearly twenty years, yet the footpath leading to his door had not yet been formed. That was a sample of the complaints he had heard, and he thought that man had good ground for complaint ; for when a man had built a house m the town and lived m it, paying rates for a lengthened period, he was surely entitled to have a passable footpath to his dwelling. (Applause.) Mr Collins thanked the ratepayers again for the honor done him, and assured them that he would always on the Council vote acoording to his conscience, and to the best of his ability. Mr E. J. Paul was the next speaker. He said that three years ago he had been a defeated candidate, but he had been defeated m good company. The number of rate payers that, had come to the poll that day showed that a keen interest had been taken m the coutest, and indicated, he took, it, renewed interest on their part m the municipal affairs of their town, which was a borough of very considerable importance m this colony. He had always taken a deep interest m the welfare of Ashburton, ever since he came to it, and it was that interest i that had impelled him to seek election to the Borough Council, at which he believed he was able to serve his fellow townsmen m some degree at least. Daring that day he had learned one thing— if you want to get elected, you must make yourself known. Letting the people know you gave them an opportunity of ascertaining what manner of

man you are, and also gave yourself an

opportunity ojf learning the wants of the people, as well aa of being told your own shortcomings. He had beeo told a good many of bis shortcomings that day, and he hoped to profit by the telling. He thought there should be more of this sort of exchange between candidate and people, and a great step towards iv would be that the candidates 1 should address the ratepayers before the eleotion. (Applause). He assured them ' that m the future he' would take his part m j the Council fearlessly. Mr Paul then took ' occasion to assure the secretary of the Sports Association that m regard to his (Mr Paul's) action at the Domain Board, reßpect-

ing an advertisement that had been pub

lißhed bearing Hiß Worship's name without His Worship's sanction having been ob tained, he had no intention of hurting the Secretary's feelings. He had seconded Mr Thomas's motion, and said what he did m response to a strong complaint Inade by the Mayor, and he did it m a perfectly innocent and unbiassed way.

' Mr Cuthbertaon here tendered the thanks of John Orr for his re-election. Mr Orr

was unable to be present, and had asked him

io . dp this for him. la answer to some

remark from the crowd, Mr Cubhbertaon

said he had nob been 'supporting Mr Orr that day, but wai not sorry at his re.ele.otion ? for ht wm ft good »nd a«ef u j Cfcunoillpr,

Mr Orr had asked him to convey his thanks to them for his re-election, and he hid willingly accepted the duty. (Applause). Mr Pauling said he thanked them as a defeated candidate for the large support he had received. He had contested the elec tion with good and tried men, because he did not believe m any man having a walk over. He would never allow one to oocur again if anything he could do would cause a contest. Walks over had a tendency to make the ratepayers slacken off m their interest m borough affairs, and the record polling that day showed that the contested election had awakened fresh interest. This election had brought a larger • number of people to the poll than had ever voted before. He waa only a young man, but he had the aspirations and ambitions of youth. This was the first time he had essayed to be a Councillor; but he wished them to under stand that it would not be the last. (Applause;. If a vacancy occurred again no man would have a walk over for want of a claim to their suffrages on his part. He had Ac ambition to be a borough councillor, and one day he hoped to have chat ambition crowned. At any rate any man waa en titled to stand for the oflice who paid his share of the borough rates, and felt he would get support from his fellow ratepayers. He had received a large measure, for whioh he again heartily thanked them. He had gone into the contest heartily, and was now tired enough with his day's work, but he had

fought fair and honourably, and nowthatj it wai all over he was not ashamed, nor had he any regret, that the old men had gone m, and he congratulated them on their sucoeu* (Applause). .

MrG.,W. Andrews felt highly flattered with the position he had obtained on the poll without any effort. He thought they had eleoted very good men.- 'he was at the bottom of the poll, but like Mr Pauling he was not beaten, and would "come nji > again on a future occasion. In a racy but withal flowery speech, Mr Andrews trusted they would all do their best for the grand colony they all loved, and for the borough they ought all to do their best to improve. There was talk of the borough being extended, and of Haaipstead being taken m, but they would not have the Hampstead Chairman, and he feared they would not get Hamp. stead. (Laughter).

Mr Collins moved a vote of thanks to the returning officer, which Mr Andrews seconded, and Mr Fooka acknowledged. The proceedings then terminated.

Local Matters in Parliament.

" -' . — • '■ — w On September 1, the following attention was aßked and answered m the House of zSdfj>~ i9eB * the reporfc being from ASHBURTON BAH.WAY -RBSEBVB. Mr McLachlan asked the Minister for Railways, if he will state to the House his reasons for refusing the request of the Ash burton Borough Council to have that part of reserve m East Street, nbwoccu pied by Collins and Co., timber merchants, planted ln-uniformity with the reserves be* itween the railway-station and the bridee? This was a matter of urgenoy, and he there fore desired to say a few words upon it. ihiß portion of the railway reserve was along one of the principal streets of Ashbur ton, and it was let for the purpose of revenue. The Borough Council of Ashburton had requested the Government to remove this tenant (Mr .Collins) to another portion of the railway reserve, where the timber-yard would not be objectionable to the citizens of Ash burton. An application to this effect had been sent in,' and he had pressed the Minis- for Railways to accede to it if possible, seeing that the Borough Council were tfe« best judges m the matter. Sincv-tftwf he had receive&a communication requesting him to put a questidm* the Order Paper and to »J fc * r ® plv from theßibiater for Railways. MrCadmansaid there might be several reasons given for refusing to comply with the request. He found the Commissioners had given away something like £260 of revenue on this very matter. When the question came to him he looked upon it as a question of revenue, and also from. the view of the question of expense and inconvenience to the department m having to carry on the trade of thepiesenttenantsj which was very con siderable, from the other side of the street s and he had-come to the conclusion that there W z aa oeZ reaßon wfa y he should forego a matter of £60 a year revenue, and also put the department to inconvenience and expense.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION ) THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. m ' , . LpNDoxy, September 9 The Sporting Life declares that the Australian Cricketers Fill divide the sum of £10,QOO »el>. ". DR. NANSEN, Dr Nansen'g Arctic vessel, the Fram, has arrived at Christiania. The explorer and his crew were accorded a national welcome, and some twelve thousand oifeiisens formed a guard of honour. • THE AMERICAN CURRENCY QUESTION. Washington, September 9 Mr Bryan, candidate for the Presi dency, declares that the existing gold standard conspiracy is opposed to humanity.

AUSTRALIAN

NORFOLK ISL AND.

xr i Sydnby, September 10 News from Norfolk Island shows that the appointment of Colonel Spal ding as administrator is viewed with dissatisfaction by the Islanders, who consider * themselves competent to njanage thejr own affairs. ' IfcU NNING AM CTOK. MsraoTTwns, September 10 i A young man named If oPhail, who was a rather eccentric "cSaracter, ran aTOkin^ottth Melbourne to^ay, and with a repeating rifle wounded a couple of persons and then shot himself deaj.

THE ASBBPKTOJS GtiARDIAN ; ftBlDAt, SEfTEMBEK 11, 1896.



September— d h m New Moon . ... 8 113 am . First Quarter ... 14 3 39 pm Full Muon ... 22 10 19 am Last Quarter ... 30 1 28 pm October — d h m Hew Mocn ... 7 9 48 am First Quarter ... 14 2 17 am Full Moon ... 22 3 47 am Last Quarter ... 30 250 am



Votes Mr W. H. Collins ... ;.. .„ 223 Mr E. J. Paul ... ,„ ,„ 214 Mr John Orr ... „, , 209 Mr Henry Davis , m .„ 133 Mr J. H. Pauling „, „ 120 Mr John Wilson .« ... 118 Mr G. W.^Andrews ... .... 76 Informal  M 8



Cherry Pectoral Is new on Sale by all Medicine Vendors !n Half-Size Bottles, And also m the Old Standaid Size. } A record of nearly 60 years ? «n curing affections of the Throat S and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, La { Grippe and Pneumonia. Pleas- S ant to take, sure to cure. . Myers Cherry Pectoral Oo<d tf si'afs at the World* Great Cxpoiftfoas, Accent no Cheap and WArHtfey gubrtt^



Wanted. POINTING.— Wanted, two or three L intelligenb Boys for the above, rply to th^ Foreman of Standard emporary Offioea, Burnett street. 967 bpRUIT. - Fresh Consignment ; best 1 brand j choice, cheap. LX L and >,E, Oranges. Fiji Bananas, Hobart turners, Loquets, Pines. — Adams, Eist trcet and Saunders' Buildings; 9 70 Seeds. Seeds. — The most j Reliable Farm and Garden Seeds. nd <afc the Lowest Prices, are to be had rom Fletcher Bros. 9 62 BROOKE KY, Crockery.— The Cheapest Hov e m Ashburton is, without oubt, Fletcher Bros,, East Street, Lsi. burton. 9 63 ' and Tennis Material, <-J ex Maori, from the celebrated firm f Wisden and Co., Londen. Cane landle Bats, Balls,. Stumps, GuarcU, Jlovea, Racquets. Balls, Royal Academy Pictures (Cassell and Co.), 'a 6d, published price. —H. M. Jones OUR POCLThY have won 37 Firat and numbers of special prizes this leason. Young birds of vadous breeds lor Sale very oheap. Eggs— Dark Brahma, Spanish, and Polish, 7s 6d a iittlng.— Pelham Yards, Ashbarton. '" 8153 WANTED Known— The 'Economic, Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9. per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear — W. H. Collier, . i , i:^ , . — -*■*»-■■ TTOW hot to be ill, by Dr Emily B. ■»*■■ Rhyder, eafa fruit, choice fruit, good fruit, H A. Flower's fruit. East Street, A hbnrton. COtFGH, Oough, Oough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Oough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner. East street. 5 24 [3 A NAN AS. Bananas, ripe and sound ; -JD also sweet D.B. Orangps at'H. A. Flowbr'B, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. -«. , \X7"ANTED Known— L^rge delivery of vv the * Economic' Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.T— W H. Collier. WANTED Known— We are olearing oat all oar Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. Nc reasorable offer refused for anything soiled or •* not up to date." — Mitohfli & Turner. pHEAPEST House m Canterbury foi A*' Garden and Farm Seeds is Carso, and Co. 'a. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is ; Flower Seeds from Is dozen Garden Tools of all sorts. y OLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapo Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knickei and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men' Sails to Measure from 45a, Fit anc yVorkmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cheapest shop fo; Roofing, Jron Rtdging, Gutters, Nails Lead, Spouting. Water Tanks, Pumpp Ranges, Register Grates, Locks »n< Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorta o Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's Ironmonger. Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. fIT ANTED Known— Just opened, c: -^ *T Pakeha and Gothic, FJanneletn s white, stripes, and colours ; Velvetei ns black, all prices; Colours, larue v^rliy Including new shades m Reseda, Hum boldt and Hungarianr-MrrcHELL an] Turner. . ;' WANTED Known— Ladies Shoet tan or black, 6s 6i. — Mkllor' Ohe<*p Boot Sale. WANTED Known — Bargains froo floor to ceiling. — Mellor's S(o:1 t king Boot Sale, - IXTANTED Krfown— That J Moisoi ' will givd a jrood Discount for Gael for six weeks, being over-stocked anc to make room for Summer Boots am Shoes, which will be iv next week Nothing but the choicest and best quality kept. Repairs as usual done at once a' the Premier Boot Store, Town Hall East Street, Ashburton. WANTEDKndwn— GotoTHECoRNEi . for Newest Styles In Drapery anc Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— We intend t< shake np every Boob Shop it ABhbnrton.— Mellor's Clearing ßootSah WANTED Known- You save 6s ir every pound if yon palronist Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. WANTED Known—Boots and Shoe from In 3d to 27s 6d Mellor Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known — 6000 pairs oi Boots and shoes to pick fron __ ellor s Gr^at Boot Sale. AIT ANTED Known— That E. Mahooi ' " is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as »ny other bouse m the trade Orders by letter or Telephone prompt]} attended to Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76. Turf Register, 10a 6d ; Young -L\ Ladies' Journal for Angust : Weldon's Dressmaker and Children's Bazaar, July ; Quarterly Something tc Read ; Scraps and Snapshots ; Half-yearly Boys pf England ; ' Virginia ' Waltz, 2a ; Gold and Silver Paper for Fancy Dress. Large selection of Fans. — Andrbwes, ANDERBON, AND CO. ', 1J " WANTED Known--Men's Mercery, Clothing and Boots, For '[Goods that wear well, fib well, and look well, try that old established. firm— Mitchell Turner. TTTANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffabi "" having taken the premises lately occupied by M.r G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dinjing 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 KENT'S Famous Bicycles "for Ladies and Gentlemen can now be obtained from Carson and Co., Agents, Tyres and. Extras m great variety. riXANTED Known — Maddens Re- V V frenhment Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do' not all to give them a look up. Do you like i Loa th»t has a sweet nutty flavor, of {ood pile and bloom, m addition to its 'ull weight, which a surprise visit from .he Inspector the other day proved fou do ? Well, go to Maddens ! If rod are getting up a Spread m a private ir general way, and would like your 'aatry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc, to le a success, why, come along to ladoen's m East Street, and you won't c disappointed. Bride, Christening and birthday Cakes a specialty; FUST ARRIVED— A large varietyof useful and Ornamental Goodn, Dolls, bys, and Novelties { also, a job lot over le hundred assorted Baskets and [ore ceo and Russian Leather Handbags, • be sold at under ordinary cost price at "as Alcohn's. . . !



Business Notices. li If! iium: «jf! • ■ ■ ■ *k ■■-,■■■. •■ * . ■• i. ' '>~'i~ j-- '■'■ - SPRING AND SUMBIER, ; -— BLUE HOUSIS. ■<:.--■ y ■ ' ■ BLUJB HOUSE! A FTER Carefully Studying the adaptability of Ashburton for a Strictly Cash Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing busi- ness, HAVE TEOIDED TO GO RIGHT INTO IT, and having made Satisfactory arrangements to loase, m con- nection with the present 'Blue House, 5 those Commodious Premises Next Door to J. ORR & CO., wfll be enabled to Keep the Stock necessary for carrying on a Large Business, by giving The Best Value IN THE TRADE ON STRICTLY CASH PRINCIPLES ONLY. /-' - - • ■ . Spring, Spring, Spring Goods, OPENING DAILY. THE BEST VALUE IN THB TRADE. liOOk Out! Look Out ! JLook Out;! For Startling Values m Future Issues, Come Now and Inspect the New Goods, AT THB § Blue Housed Between JOHN ORR & CO. and the CLOTHING FACTORY. EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING CHEAP, FOR GASH ONLY



H Business Notices _^ I THE CHEAPEST HOOSE IN CANTERBURY. I Qt, J. NEILL ■ DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. K|"IORSBrS 23 6d, CORSETS 2a 9J, New Dress Goods Reduced 50 per oeat ■ New Velveteenß Reduced, All Wool Flannel (Colonial) 9fcd ■ Flannelettes 3i 6d doz Sileaia 3s 3d doz _■ M Blanketa aboab fcalf-prios Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9Jd m Double-bed Unbleached Twill Sheeting, 9sd W Large White and Brown Turkish Towels, reduced from la 6d to Is I C L OTI I NO. ? ■ Men a All Wcol Tweed Suits 2K Men'sLTweed Trousers Ba lld I Men's Overcoats, Maointoshea, Oilskin Coats, and Leggiris, reduced 60 per cent ■ Boys* and Youths' Suits half -prloe. . _ ■ ' Men's Caps, Boys' Caps, Braces and Shirts, at Rldioulous Prioes ■ Men's Woollen Socks, 7^d pair I BOOTS. * ~ BOOTS. ! I We Defy Competition. Every pair Guaranteed to wear ■ Every Pair Made to Our Order . : W' : Men's NaUed Shooters 7s lid -. , Men's Light Shooters 8s 6d' ■ Men's Watertight Bluchers, pegged, 7s lid Hv ' Women's Strong Leather Shoeß 43 lid r ■ A Large Atsortment of Ladles' Best French Glace Kid Bcotsjmd Gloves ■ to ohooße/?from. ' I ti. J. ]VEllilj» Friedlande/sjJCorner, East Street. m mHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH RE- I PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. L " 8. BAL BX, I EAST STREET. t WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT WITH SOUND | WAIOH assu W^ D RELIAB LE WORKMANSHIP. THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND SILVERWARE xaa i^« TO BE FOUND AT s ... .. VS. :BALEK'S, "''■: J WATCHMAKJ3R AND; JEWELLEP, -■■-** .:" '■""■' ' ■ ■■■ ■ .... - EAST STREET. v. ' . ..'..•■ "' — - • '■■ ■ - MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL * * o >j --IT6TILL RE-OPEN on September 14 g ~ YY Hist. ' ■ h |5 Subjects taughb — EngUah, Mublc, g g Drawing, Latin, and Singing. »-l g -/ Mlia Barratt will be at hnme from . tf I 11th insf. 953 o - 2 V HALLBNSTEIN BROS v | n* ► CTAVE received their |» §  \ ' § Trousers *-■- S ■ v « % .. Plrab Selection of New ' „ «g & W 7s '' ■■ p. 92' ° Oo \J xo Spiing p I gd „..: TROUSEHINGS § | hS m >- M ; Measure suitings -. ■ a ® 3 M h . DC and COATINGS fc © g |g f> UJ -„. FIRST.CLASS » S « Sfi L - .AILOBI.O-S || | < : t AT H . ° « Z i^ Suits tO Greatly Reduced Prioes § <a O Measure _ „ ' I. - & § fi " £ S We Guarantee Every g w - % ZD k 6£ss. Garment to be Well- ' : .g 5- o J T N made and a £ £ CO I ' •""■ Perfect ■ , p§. _; Covert . : m | ;•■ - . Coats •.-■-.-. T" , (V «■-. " § ";^-\ HALLENSTEIN BROS^ g to NEW ZEALAND H S^T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH -Measure CLOTHING ° Ashburton T?Ar«TVYRV MEETINGS. ««« «rl liaU±UH,X.l i aU±UH,X. THURSDAY- Mother's Union. 3 p.m. .. O^oa, G.F.S., 7 p.m., (addresses by Mrs Albx. Hendey, Scott). M&nger. FRIDAY— Short Servioe, 730 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. " SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS _ SATURDAY— 2 p.m., Hampatead, In- „ • • f*nta to Standard 111. Specially interesting to Farmers, Runholdera SUNDAY— St. Stephen's, Standards IV and Dairymen. and V, 9.45. 2 p.m., Hampstead, K E^? 0 «^T PROBSER&OO -' S MoSSdatIXSJbT.' Stephen's, Infants -**- (Ltd.), Genuine to Standard 111. LINSEED OIL CAKE. R m m Av"SpvTn W « Unequalled for Rearing and Fattening SUNDAY SBRVIOES. Stock of all kinds, Bt3 ° a.m.— Holy Communion, Rev T. A __ Hamilton. VALUE AS A FOOD FOR STOCK. **■ am « — Morning Prayer, Rev J. P. lib of Oilcake contains as much food as o 6a^^ e * „ , oL . „ m A 171bi of Turnipa. lib of Oilcake contains as , 3^ p.m.— Holy Baptism, Rev T..A. . much food as 61bs of Potatoes, lib of Oil- I Hamilton. cake contains as much food as 61bg of Cow'b [ 6 -30 pm.— Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. •Milk, lljuof Oi'cake contains as muoh food i Hamilton* as BJlbs of Skim Milk, lib of Oilcake con- J ~ stains as nmch food as BJlbs of Butter, lib [Vf E - NI ? Sluon ers ss, a good Strong Oilcake contains as much food as 191bs ■** Nailed Shooter at 8a 6d ; a nice ■of Whey. assortment of Ladies' and Children's ■ We can recommend it to anyone who is m Boots nd Shoes from Is 9d a pair at Wthe dairy or breeding line. It puts a fine R Aloorn g V finish on stock intended for show purposes. ' — ■ ■ — — : — W Come and try it* Bay only a little, but buy You have ruined your constitution ' «ome. sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit FRIED LAN DEB BROS., Ltd., by drinking ow/yFoziE Tea; it w pure. The $25 Local Agents ea i« deligiom