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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1896. POLITICAL

_ * The election campaign is being carried on vigoroußly throughout the colony, and as the day for closing the rolls approaches rapidly, candidates and their oonavnittees ar ( e s/orking with al most feverish eagerness to induce their friends to register. That is natural and prudent, and^ must result to the advantage of the electors themselves since, knowing they are on the roll, those who usually shirk their responsi bilities m this regard, may be inclined to go to the poll at the coining elec tion. Tt^e may remind our readers that the polling thsfc will take place m the first w^eek of E>ecember y ill .be pf the hi&hjest importance' to t.tie 'electors themselves, and to tjie polpny at large. The issues are not merely who shall fca sent to Wellington to sit m the next Parliament. If this were all we had to do at tlie polls, we could understand the disinclination of a large . section of the public po tafce any trouble m the matter. It is quit,e apparent that a change is corning over public opinion with respect to tfre advantages of par liamentary government, inhere is a growing belie? m this country that it is far from being an unmixed blessing. No doubt those immediately engaged m the business find it vastly entertain ing, But it ia not always easy to see where the taxpayers' part of the fun comes m. No" .matter who pjay be m power, the position is just the same. The public money and the time that should be spent m promoting the in terests of the people at large are de voted to the squabbles between the '•ins '? and th ( e •♦ outs," or m preparing and discussing useless and often ridipu lous measures and matters, introduced by members wj>o think that a states man is to be judged by the Rumber of

new bills he can father. The statute books of New Zealand will be the laughing-stock of succeed ng genera tioiis, for therein ma^ be found s. me measures which the lawmakers of more than two thousand years ago had tried and found wanting. That experience has taught our own legislators the desirability of expunging such laws from our statute books, and that a large portion of the time unprofitable speut m occupied m this expurgatory business, merely serves to emj-h-isise the happy-go-lucky style of lawmaking now m vogue. Weareinclined to think it would open the eyes of some of our representatives if they could hear all the adve r se criticism of the work they no doubt plumed themselves upon when they were assisting to add to the fearful list of laws the unfortunate people of this colony have to obey. When the lawyers, and even the judges, of the country can seldom give a straight-out opinion upon the meaning of this or that statute, and have often to refer to countless Acts of the Legislature before they can settle whether or not a breach of the law has been committed, it becomes almost a matter of astonishment that one or other of us is not " run m " every day for breaking the ordinances of the land. Bather than that they should waste their own time and the money of the taxpayers m discussing and passing new laws, it would be better if they undertook the tas"k of revising and codifying all the laws m existence, with a view to cancel use less ones and present to the people a code as simple as that of Julius Cseaar, — : a book of statutes that he who runs might read. As for the general waste of time during the sitting of Parlia ment, it was raflde clear by the Premier during the last few days of the past session that he — or indeed any strong Government could force on the business, and merely allow full dis cu'sion upon f elected measures. Not that wholesom*discussion and criticism should^be prevented, but idle talk and personal recrimination should be put down by the leader of the House. Then perhaps we should not see the spectacle of important measures which ought to be fully considered rushed

through the forms of Parliamentary procedure m a thin House, consisting of worn and sleepy senators powerless $o prevent the scandal being enacted under their eyes. This matter of re form m the ways of Governments and

Parliaments is of much more import ance than some of the subjects which candidates thiuk it necfssary to mark out for the attention of our representa tives, But the duty which devolves upon the electors at the forthcoming polling is not only to select men who will devote themselves to raise the tone of our Parliament, and work loyally and unselfishly for the good of the country, but to provide for the management of the liquor traffic during i he next three years, by recording their votes, m the Local Option ballot It is a imtter of the highest importance on this cccasion-^more perhaps than on any former one — that every person who has a vote should record it. There is at present much doubt m the public mind on the question of what is the opinion of the majority with respect to prohibition. The advocates of this measure assure us that they represent the majority. On the other hand the moderates believe that they represent the Jareer. portion of the community although they are not so drmonstrafcive as the other side. We do nqt for a moment suppose that if the ballot bo;£ proves the prohibitipnists to have over rated their numbers, they will apcept the position. But the moderates will have the satisfaction of feeling secure for three years at least, and they can afford to look without alarm, if not with indifference uron the demonstra tive eiiorts of the extremists to upset the verdict of the country. We call ugpn the people of this electorate there fore, nqb only to see that iheir names are on the electoral poll— -now so soon tp be closed — but to record their votes on the poHfng day.

Local and General.

Mr Andrew Orr's serie3 of small advertise ments ought to interest lady readers.

Mr new advertisement regarding recent importations appears £n this issue. It is proposed to mount the telegraph deli very, boys at Feildine; on bicycles. The snow laßt Wednesday morning was lower on the low ranges round Masterlon than all through the past winter. Such an occurrence m November is unpredecented.

During a thunderstorm at $?oollongong ja, girl named Jessie Toomey was stru.cjk dead by lightning, and m falling she knocked down ft Mrs Dodds, wfro sustained a severe soalp wound.

The cantata composod by Mr Alfred! Hili, for production at the opening of the Welling- Exhibition, requires a well played harp m the orchestra, and Miss Hatherly, who was with M. Muain's company till leaving .Ohristchur.ch, went north with Mr Hill to be present at ;the opening performance of the <jaotata, which is entitled " Hi&emoa."

Several pickpockets Fjsjfed jbhe Agri cultural Show at Cartepton, did a yery

fair business. At least a dozen theft were

reported. One lady was robbed of her purse, which contained two £1 notes, some silver, and a railway ticket, and she was obliged tp borrow money to take her home. Another 1 visitor reported that he had been robbed of a pocket-Joook v containing £ID, and a- number of private papers. ' ' • f; °

A dangerous joke was played by boys at Milton last week, Because a lady, into whose garden they had continually knocked their cricket ball, threatened to burn che ball if it came into her garden again, they bored a hole m the ball and filled it with gunpowder. J.n due time it fbund its way over the fence and into the fire, where it exploded^ scaring the inmates of the houses but fortunately doing no damage

HoLLOWAv's Pij,^.— Teaphing of Experi ence — The united testimony pf thousands, extending over foity years, must strongly recommend these pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest re storatfves. They never 1 prove delusive, or give merely temporarily relief but attack all ailments of fch^ f stomach, lung 9. heart and bowels m fche only safe and' legitimate way, by depurating tha blood, «nd. go eradicating those impurities which are the source and medicinal efficacy is wonderful m renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their actron em braces all that is desirable m a household medicine. They espel every noxious and etfeto 'matter, and the 1 strength iv matured aud the epergies stimpulated. *

An abnormal mortality m milch cows I soon af-er calving is occurring m the Riwaka i district, Nelson. |

The Builer Dredging Company is offering a i eward of £100 for the discovery of a seam of coal available for its dredge.

Whitebait is so plentiful m the Hokitika river that for wint of a sufficient number of consumers large quantities have been caught and thrown back into the river.

The Invercargill poiice have arrested Fred Henry Farr, a youth of seventeen years,- for sticking up a farmer named Taylor last week. He admits his guilt, and . showed where he had hidden false whiskers, etc. Farr says he meant no limn, aud that if Taylor had brought money to him he would have returned it m the morning. He had worn no mask or goggles as Taylor said, but had smeared his face with dark olay.

Mrs Emma Forsy the, an' American lady, who owns a hundred and fifty thousand acres of land m the South Sea Islands, undertakes all kinds of business enterprises. She is at present contracting to build four vessels for island trade. The natives of New Britain call her the " White Queen." Left a widow ab eighteen with hardly any money, Mrs Forsythe has since amassed a considerable fortune, and now employs several hundred natives on her plantations as well as some Europeans.

A lady was ea^ed of her purse at the Christian Endeavor Convention closing ■meeting m the Auckland Tabernacle. Her daughters, a short distance tff, saw a man hustling their mother, bub were too far off to warn her ; and when she got into the corridor she was minus her purse and some tramway tickets. You might have knocked the girls down with a feather, when they saw the mah they had "m their eye," wal'ziog into the portico, as cool as a refrigerator, and sottly humming, with the dispersing crowd, " God be with you till we meet again !"

Aboub six months ago Mr P. Wilding, while attending a meeting at the Clarendon Hottl, Christchurch, had his bicyole stolen. He had long ago given up the search as hope, less. On Tuesday, however, a person look a machine into Adams' Cycle Factory, and as it was recognised as one that came from there originally, a closer inspection was made. Ib was noticed that the number had been enamelled over, and on the enamel being scratched off the number disclosed that the machine had been sold to Mr Wilding. That gentleman, of course, was glad to get his steed back, the more so as since he had lost it it had been newly tyred and otherwise renovated.

A private telegram was received m Ash burton on Tuesday, announcing the death of Mr William Bouse, lately of the Canter bury Hotel, Methven. Mr Bouse had been m a very delicate state of healbh for some eight years. He sold oub his property at Methven about six months ago, and left on a trip to the Old Country. His intention was to return to New Zealand, but be died m Melbourne on the Bth inst. The body is being brought over hare for burial. Deceased was formtrly m the police force, and was stationed at Bakaia, but was resident m Methven for about twelve years, where,. \vith his wife, he gained credit for keeping one of the best country hotels m the colony, the Licensing Bench, composed mainly of pronounced prohibitionists, publicly paying Mr and Mrs Bouse a high compliment m Court at the annual meeting m June last.

A corespondent of the London Times gives a detailed account of the recent small pox epidemic at Gloucester. No other English town, be says, has wibnesed such a visitation within the memory of living man. Batween 1886 and 1894 the number of public' yaccinations had fallen from 1095 to 34, and m ten years the total was only 23.78, though m that period 15, §82 children had been born m Gloucester and only 3176 had died. The epidemic began with a case of smallpox m an unvaccioated child which was concealed and treated as measles. The end of the epidemic was certainly not due to effective isolation nor to the exhaustion of the viru lence of the infection. When the city began to be boycotted the citizens appealed to the city council'; the council appealed to the doctors ; and the doctors replied that isola tion, vaccination, and re-vaccination wer6 phe necessity of the time, finally, the board of guardians instructed the vacci nation officers to garry out the law. More than 36,600 vacpinatjons were effected, The epidemic was brought under qontrol m May, and by the end of July it had been stamped out. The epidemio had attaoked 2036 per sons (the population being about 40,000), of whom 443 died. The guardians are now prosecuting vaccination defaulters with 'energy as great as their previous indiffer ence, A tale of rare heroism ha 3 come to light m connection with the loss of the ship Ealing, wrecked on her passage to New Yorfej. The men made for the two boats — the one under the captain's command and the bfcher under the mate's. It was the depth of winder }n ijas North Atlantic, anS pome of the men died from exposure the same day, including the captain. ' This boat was then under tlie command of the second mate, Mr Thomas, wjio nayigate,d her tp the nearest port/, Qanso. O£ course only a few stood the intense cold, and Thomas bore the brunt of the toil and suffering. Without compass, food, or instruments of any kind, he had to tell the men how to steer by the pole star and sun. As the poor fellows died, frozen Btijjf, they y.ere gently thrown over board tp'ljghteTa jbhe" boajb,' a prayer being offered up the wl^ile. In four days land vr&a made ana the remnant of the crew, perfectly b^elpless, were taken on 6b,0.r.e £p t|ie hpspjl tal. It was then found that Thomas was so severely frostbitten that it was found necessary to amputate both hands and feet. Thus a 'man m his prime, just 33 years of age, is rendered helpless through his devoted Jieroi§m. The men m the Chief -mate's heat wave never since jtajen ,%a¥d of, so that the eight men landed are the sole sufyfyors of' a crew of 24,

SPORTING.

The sale of the thoroughbred stock of the late Dr Prins took place [yesterday.;. Thpre was next 'to no competition, and the prices as nppended "will be seen to have been very poor: — Miss Bussley, by praud Flaneur — Sudden Thought, My S. Brown, 18gs ; Miss "Lochiel, by Lochiel— Mjiss flussley, Mr ti, Brown, 14gs ; br f, by Qt George — Zelica, 2yrs, Mr $. Brown, 9gs } b c, by St. £}eorge —Zelica, 1 yr, Mr Mapp, &gs j b g by ApremoHt^-Miss Russley^ g jvb, Mr P. Rutherford, B£gs ; br t, oy ol , Pepira, 1 yr, Mr R. B. Mathias, 7gs. Rustic I wa^i pasopd m at 25gs. < I

THE BAPTIST TABERNACLE.

The gathering to celebrate the opening of the Baptist Tabernacle took place on Tuesday evening '1 here was a very large attendance, the cipacity of the new building being taxed to the utmost. The proceedings commenced with a very successful tea meet ing, which, owing to the numbers who kept putting m an appearance, was prolonged till considerably after seven o'clock, so that it was past eight oMock before the more serious business of the evening could be commenced. The tables were provided by Meadames Ager, Greensladp, E. VVi liams, Oolyer, Hopkins, Graham, Muir, Oaborne, Glaridge, Eden, James, and Miss Gates, who were^ assisted at the meeting 1-y Mesdames' Primmer, Totty, Jackson, Lowe, Si cock,' T. . Williams, Clucas, and Misßes Keeley, Dixey, Muir, Oolyer, Williams, Tucker, Ager, Pearson, Silcock, Barratt, Gates, Hardiug, and Neville. Shortly after eight o'clock the pastor of the church, Rev. A. Ager, as chairman, opened the meeting, and gave a history of the scheme which had .resulted m the erection of the building they were now occupying. He said that when he first proposed that a new building should be erected, he did not meet with muoh encouragement, inasmuch as that most people took the cautious view, and seemed to think the numbers of the congregation scarcely justified so large an undertaking. However, he was not dismayed by the difficulties presented to his view, but devised a plan which had worked very well, by which about thirty members of the congregation undertook to obtain " golden offerings," and Mr Ager explained this ; but as he may be inclined to take out patent rights for his invention, which seems to have worked so admirably, we refrain from publishing the information. It is sufficient te say that- the pastor announced that although the dost of the building. had some what exceeded his estimate.^ and had amounted to something over £500, he .waß able to inform the meeting that — omitting the sum of £150 which it was intended to leave outstanding on the property for a period — all but about £70 had been re ceived, and he confidently expected to pay off the £150 within twelve months.

Mr E. Williams, the secretary, said that apologies for non-attendance that evening had been received from the Rev T. GK Brooke, who was absent m Timaiu, Rev J. Olphert, Rev G. B. Inglis, and Rev T. Hamilton, who were otherwise engaged. He gave some further information with respect to the congregation, numbers, financial position, etc. The Rev 0. Abernethy, of Willowby, had much pleasure m congratulating the congre gation upon the building they had succeeded, through the efforts of their % f pfiieky little parson," m opening that evening. He also congratulated Mr Ager upon his untiring energy, and he wished him and his flock all the success their enterprise so well deserved. The Rev Mr Boreham, of Mosgiel, was then introduced by the Chairman, and said he thought he could not better express his idea of what was due m this case than by asking the audience to sing the Doxology, which was done He then delivered a spirited and interesting address, m which he took occasion to congratulate the congre gation m the name of the Baptist Union of Otago, upon their, having opened a new building m Ashburton. He introduced a number of appropriate illustrations m the course of his speech, which was mainly on the lines that people should always seek to find out that which was beautiful, or worthy of admiration m the character of others, and endeavour to imitate it as far as possible. He contended that the worst characters amongst mankind had some qua'ity which waa good, just as the most unlovely thing has Boaie one point of beauty. He spoke very forcibly and well upon the obligation that rested upon all to seek out and speak of only the good m others, and said he could conceive of no circumstances— 'Other than the stern demands of obvious duty — under which a person could claim any justification lor even mentioning the short comings of another/ Mr Boreham is a fluent speaker, and although quite a young man has the art of keeping his audience interested from the beginning to the end,

Mr J. R. Colyer, m a few ajjgjro'priate remarks, moved a vole of tbfttfSs t'o'*'ali l ofi those who had given assistance from the time when the building ~v?a3 proposed, until now . that it was so sucoebsfully opened. The motion wua'carried by acclamation. DuriDg-tiie evening selections were given by ft-select orchestra and choir under Mr -Grates, and solos were rendered by Jits Jackson, Mrs Boreham, Miss Gates, and Mr J. R. Colyer, while Mesdames Marsden (2), Mies Jame3 and Mr James took part m con certed pieces. The " golden offering " amounted to £2Q 183 lld ? . ■ . '

POLITICAL.

[PBESS SPECIAL.] Wellington, November 17. An Oppositionist tip for the general election is — Government members 29, Oppo sition 32, Independent 6, doubtful 8. The Government, on the other hand, count on a small majority. A. rumor reaches me, however, Jto the effect that Mr Seddon would prefer not to come back with a working' majority 1 , {;Kat he might have an opportunity of reconstructingahdstrengthen ing his Cabinet. The reason given for this i 3 that there baa been so much disaatisfac tiqn expressed with some of th,e weaker members of the Cabinet.

The writs for the general election will be issued on Friday next, and the election will take place on Friday, December 4. There is a split m the Liberal ranks here, great dissatisfaction being expressed with the Government candidates chosen at the Liberal League meeting. When Messrs Fisher and Wilson were chosen a number of outsiders who were present voted,

ATHLETICS.

[PBB PBESS' ASSOCIATION. — COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, November 17 At the Amateur ■ Athletic Championship Me&tipg I^oseingraVe was m great form, and won all the events in A which 1 he Competed! including the 120 yards' hurdles, m 16^sec. Watson won the 10Q yard's m 10|sec," v and the 220 yards m 23$see'$ Wettenhall the quarter mile m 55|gec, and the half mile m . 2min 2£seo. llumrftjng wdn : the injle in'^min 47sec, beating O'Connor. TheNewSfealander, Barrett, carried off both the walking events, the mile m 6min 42aec,and the three miles m 21min 36Jsec. ■ Walker won the three mile run m 15min 41£seo.

ERUPTION OF TONGARIRO.

(j?BB PRES9 ASSgOIATION.— COPYRIQHT ) Aupki,anp, November 1? The eruption at Te Mare on Friday com menced about midday. The first one, lasting forty minutes, was succeeded by another about 3 p.m., which continued until dusk. Both were very interesting. Scarcely any uneasiness was experienced by the residents, although when the first eruptive matter fell some of it was as large as split peas. It was supposed td be merely a hajjistprm until tha absence of moisture was noticed.' %. party working on the slope of the mountain (Ton gariro) were compelled to beat a hasty re treat upon the first outbreak. They report that fire accompanied the first) eruption, and a very severe earth quiver. These out bursts are looked upon quite calmly, m faot with favour, being regarded as safety valves for this ■volcanioregion. •- The moun tains are now comparatively quiet! : ' l! -

THE GENERAL ELECTION

Our correspondent writes : —The largest meeting of electors yet held m the Spring burn district assembled on Tuesday night to hear Mr John McLach'aa's address. There was a considerable number of ladies present. Mr J. E. Hurdley was appointed chairman and briefly introduced Mr McLachlan to the audience. Mr McLachlan's address was mainly the same as already reported, and was most attentively listened to. The candidate explained fully the various I measures passed by the Liberal Government, and also fully explained bis action m opposing the Liquor Bill during the late session, and, judging by the applause, his action thereon was heartily approved by the audience. In an eloquent peroration Mr MoLachian claimed thab during the past he had faithfully fulfilled his duties, and he stated that, if honored by their confi !ence at the ballot box, he would do his best for

his constituents and the colony generally. After answering some questions, Mr Hitchell moved, and Mr Burgess aeoonded— "Thab a hearty vote of thanks be given to Mr McLachlan for hia able and instructive address that evening." Mr J. Moore moved an amendment, and Mr Grieve seconded — " That this meeting tenders Mr MoLachian a hearty vote of thanks for his able address and express their confidence m the present Government.' 1 On being put to the meeting, the amendment was carried by a large majority. On the motion of Mr MoLachian a vote of thanks to the chairman was carried by acclamation, and the meeting closed.

The. same writer reports that Mr McKeague addressed the eleotora m the Staveley Town Hall on Monday evening. As very few people were aware that Mr McKeague waa going to address* the electors, owing to the meeting having been insufficiently advertised, the attendance was very small. Mr J. E. Hurdley prodded and briefly, introduced^ the candidate. Mr McKeague's address' was similar to that delivered m other centres, and was listened to with close attention. At the close of his address.a hearty vote of thanks was unani mously passed to Mr McKeague for his addresb, and the usual vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

Mr Joseph Ivess, one of the candidates for the suffrages of the Ashburton elebtora, ad dressed about one hundred of the employees on the Longbeach E itate m the large dining room. The meeting was presided over by Mr R. Tout, who m a few words bespoke a patient hearing for\ Mr Ivess. Mr Ivess, who was well received, spoke for about an hour and a quarter on the various matters that are at present of political interest. ■ Having referred to his work m the past as a representative of the people, he criticised rather severely much of the administration of the present Government. In reply to questions, he said that he was not m favor of abolishing special juries ; thought five gallons of whisky and five gallons of brandy too large a minimum for wholesale dealing. He believed m thft.Elective Executive, and old age pensions, provided a workable scheme could be evolved. He thought the balance-shee-s of public companies should be— subject to Government au-Jit, and was not m favor of depriving school teachers of pay during holidays. He would heartily support a measure preventing the Government from" seizing the sinking-funds of local bodies m future, and thought that money received for the sale of Native lands should be kept for the purpose of either buying more lands or constructing roads, etc., to lands now in accessible. He thought drunkards should be kept locked up from the drink ; that publicans who pandered to the weakness of these unfortunates should be severely treated. He believed m masters being compelled to teach their apprentices the trade they were sup posed to be learning, but was against the Masters and Apprentices Bill of last session. He did not object to . farmers owning 200 acres of land competing m the labor market as shearers, etc., as this would" m a' littje help these men to become employers them selves. Hp thought some revjsed method, pi balloting for lands should be devised m order that the landless might secure land m pre* ference to those who already had plenty. Mr R. Tout moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Ivess for his address, which was carried. Mr Iveas thanked the electors, and closed the meeting with the usual to the chair.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION — COPYRIGHT.

Transvaal Affairs.

LoNnoif, November JQ Dr Leyds, Foreign Secretary of the Transvaal, states that the raid cost the Boer Government £168,000. It is expected that the claim for indem nity will not exceed this amount. Italy and Abyssiiiia. Rome, November 17 The treaty with Abyssinia is ratified. The Kaiser an-i the French President havecongtatulated the King of Italy. Tl|e Gable Commission. The Cable Commission is examining Mr Siemens. It has been arranged to sit four days 4 week. New Zealand and Australian Land Company,

»■ November 17. The balance-sheet of the New Zea land and Australian Land Oompany shows a profit of £63,709, recommends a dividend of 4 per oent., and to carry forward £1709. The revenue from sheep decreased during" "the 'yea't £13,499, and from wool £4847. The mortality among sheep and lambs amounted to 108,500 above the normal number. The profits on cattle were £B^l6, and on grain £20,975, Ttje debenture debts amountf to The loss on the Kdendale dairy was £421. ' ' * *

French Navy, £abi^ November 18 An agitation is on foot m Paris to increase the fleet to an extent sufficient to ruin England's commerce m case of war. J - : Extensive Embezzlement. It is now found that the embezzle ments from the Credit Lyonnaise amount tp'j&S.OOQ. Eresh discov^rieS are being nuule dajly, " '" fuelling" m the Army. Berlin, November 16 The Bavarian Government hag largely modified the regulations guid ing the practice of duelling m the army. . . ■ *" Raid by Dervishes. Suitfciir; November J(J t • The Dervishes raided Tokar, and killed five people.

Australian.

(JanijQn ftp T<m£s. s Sydney, November 11. The Atlas Engineering Company'Haq icompleted an order for fiyecannon foj: King George of Tonga. . His Majesty'g object m increasing his armament i§ strictly pacific." Up to the present the Tongan Arsenal was not supplied with * • -« wmlvinor tn Ka.hit.eia nf the means v«. rv ._,, .. .... „ visiting vessels, and the king, desiring to establish his dignity on a proper footing, has ordered the new guns for saluting -purposes. They are qf the old-fashioned smooth bore type, weigh ing, with carriage, half a ton, and poa^ ing £50 oach.

THE ASHBLxiTOJS GtJABBIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER * 18, 1896.



Mr D. 1?. Davis, $ pfqrninent liveryman and merchant of Gosheu, #a., las this to say on the subject of rheumatism: "I take pleasure m recommending Chamberlain** Pain Balm toy rheumatism, a! , j JjnQW from - - ' ! -™« that it will do all that is persona expon~ . - claimed for it. • A year ago this spring my brother waa laid up m bed with inflammatory rheumatism and suffered intensely. The first application of Chamb3rlain's Palm Balm eased the pain,, and the use of one bottle completely cured him. I?or sale by the Ashburton Drug Company. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated,— liiie is Kozje Tea,



It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionabls tailoring goods ever exhibited m Ashbur- ton. This Bpaaks well for their enterprise Wjd JfjQEti industry,



Wanted. j n WANTED— Young Gentleman Boarder \ m private family. Terms moderate. Apply, Mail Office. 11 12S LECTURE, Life of Kgerton Young, Wes- leyan Ohurcb, Thursday, November 19, at 7.30 p.m. by Mr Greyburn of WiUow- by. (Collection). 11 127 MILLINERY— Ladies should insprct the new Millinery, Capes, Mantles, Jackets, Blouses, French and English Corsets ; all new and up to date. — A. Orr. 11 126 WHITEBAIIV Garfishi Silver Fish, Groper, and several other kinds of Fish by express to-night. — Jewitt's, oppo- site Mail Office. 11 129 ri^HE Ad\ertiseris desirous of exchang- . I ing a smart Brown Mare, four years, good m saddle or harness, for a Horse with simi'ar qualifications. Apply, W. JET., office of thia paper. 11 128 WANTED Known— What the people say. That Andrew Orr has the largest and best assorted stock of Boots m Canterbury. 11 .125 ILLINERY.— Miss E. Barnes (late of Messrs James and Cubison, West End, London, and for some time milliner m charge of Ballantyne and Co.'s Millinery Department, Christchurch), has secured premises m Tancred street, where Ladies may rely on securing Millinery of the Very Latest and Best Quality. " 10 12 TJILETCHER'S Extract of Herbs, 7d per Xj bottle makes 8 gallons of splendid botanic beer. Fletcher Bros, Sole Agents, Ashburton and Christchurcb A FULL assortment of new- Veilings inn white, - black, and black and white. Buy the celebrated new kid glove— The Victory— only 2a 6d. The best glove m New Zealand for the money. — A. Orr. 11 124 WANTED Known— Go to the Cornkr for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery — W. H. Collier. j TT7"HERE, Oh where, is that Cheap YY Boot Shop? Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide -Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. rpIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, _L that you get Good Value for your money at Mellor's. WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Hum-am having taken the premises lately 1 occupied by Mr O. Neill, intends to open 3 same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known— Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth iruch more. — W. H. Collier. ' "TTTANTED Known— That J. Moison YY h as just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots * and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at Moison's Premier Boot Store,Easb Street, Ashburton BARGAINS m Earthenware this month at Carson and Co.'s. First-class goods. . .__, WANTED Known— The Ecouomic"* Kid Glove, four buttons, Is §d per piir, is the Glove for every day wear. — VV. H. Collier. DID you ever hear the like ? Men a best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, ab Mellor's, Tancred street r ANTED Known— Mellor s Sale surpassing anything ever heard of m Ashburton 10 , . "XTOUNG Wi.o3' J' ■'»";:' f fT N H-ember^ X WeKlon's IndiW J •; -n . {r>• f) :tober, n Family Reader (Quarterly Pd.,t), Little Larrikin, Stories of Pluck, Yen letta., by , CorrelH ; Son of lahmael, Fields Fair Re- nown, Hocking, Christmas and New Year Cards, --H. M. Jones, WANTED to sell, second-hand Raleigh raciug Bicycle. Apply R, Curtis. Jl 24 r ■ ■"yYTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye r YY Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical l J ne at S. Salek's, Optician. • "TYTANTED Knownrr-Thab E. Mahood Y Y is still Belling all kindg of Giocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the fctade. Orders . by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76"



Public .Notices. ~V)TrE ARE NOW SHOWING THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL LINES. A Really Good WASHING PRINT Ss lid Dozen. PRINTS FOR BLOUSES. A Blouse length for Is ©<1, or a Shirt Blouse made complete for 4» lid. A DRE*S LENGTH of a Qood Servio&ble 1 Fashionable Material for 6s OU, Or Costume-made Complete for SQs 6d A NICE SAILOR HAT TRIMMED for 2ts Jld. A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' STRAW HATS, _ Usual Price Is 9d, we are clearing at Is each. Ashburton Draper]) Company. AROADE HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. MEN'S MERCERY & HATS. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory f^i ENTLEMEN can always depend on VJX getting the Latest Novelties m these Departments. Hard Hats m all the latest shapes. Soft Felt Hats, Tennis Hats, Lounge Hats, Frame Hats, Lind and Water Hats. HALLENSTEIN BROS. Have added another New Industry to New Zealand. OUR OWN MAKE OF STRAW HATS. Equal to any imported acticle. SHIRTS. Tennis Shirts, Cycling Shirts, Cricket Shirts '.Che Fashion Shirt m Pink and Blue. COLLARS. 3O Different Shapes to choose from. TO ATHLETES. Running Suits made lo order m any colour Cycling Suits made to order |»nd m [^tock. N.Z. CLOTHING- FACIORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager, Church. Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— ConOrmation Class for men. 7.20 p.m. THURSDAY — Confirmation Class for women, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.M, Choir Practice, 8 p.m. ... SATURDAY— Conarmation Class 2 p.m. ! SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3. p.m.—^E AFIELD. 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. - REV. T. A. HAMILTON. 3 p.m.~.DROMORE. MR W. BOWMAN FOX. Wanted. l ~ WAHOO / THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents WANTED Known— LGOO pairs of Boots to be sold m twenty-one daya-at Mellob's. IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nice m Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds. < The favorite sorts at low prides. — Carson ahs> C#. 10 ANTED KNOWN-SpriDg Blosaom Tea is really delicious, 'j&ack^d m Jjlb, lib, 51b,*aud l',)b tins, Is Q& and 2s per ; Ib. Fletciikb Bros.. Agents, WANTED Known— Where the crowd is ''. going ? To see Mitchell and Turner's Millinery to be sure. If you have | not been, go at onue ; it is worth seeing, TTT^ANTED Known— Oilcloths, Lino- , lT l&ums, (Carpets, Squares, Rugs and Curtains. Special |j)ispiay # m Special Room, A Case of plain .color Liberty M,uslinß just to hand. — MixeaEjc^i and Turner. RIDE the Best. -^-Kent's,. Championship ' Bicycles are the best Built lo your ■ own measure. Tyres and accessories of all sorts I—Carson1 — Carson and Co., Agents 10 86 WANTED Known— Dress Length of Stylish Tweed with lining included for §a lid. A bewi dering assortment of Prints, Cambrics, and Blouse Materials. — MITGHELIi AND TURNER, . STUDY Economy and patronise MELjLOft's Cheap Boot Sale. WE lead, follow who may. Children s Silppers Is. Mellor's Tancred street. /CHRISTMAS and New Year C^rds for \J ihe Home maiL A New, Beautiful, and (Choice Assortment now opened up,. Diaries for J.B^7- N e w books, stationery, and" fancy goods. t Qrde.rs jbeing taken for any English, foreign, and polonial magazines and papers.«=-ANnRB)yES ; AnPjßß- son & Co. I HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling I Boots Won ierfully Cheap. NiQW'B yojjr time to Buy. There is a Big Sajle a,t J&jshjfOtfs Zealandia Book Store. WHAT do I see before my eyes? Cheap sale of Boota at Meljior's. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Naiied Sh >oter at 8s 6d ; v nice assortment of Lauieb' and Children's Boota aod Shoes from U 9d a pair at E, Alcorn's.



1 FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. " ■ m i *O*— - , rpnEaE are twelve stubborn f^ots that cannot BE DENIED. lat-That G. J. NEILL i 8 Belling good | 6th-That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's strong White Muslin at 3s lid doz. Tweed Trousers at 5a lid. - 2nd-That G. J. NEILL ia selling good 7th-That G. J. NEILL is selling Boys Washing Print* at 4£d a yard. Sailor Suits m navy blue or fawn srd— That Gr. J. NEILL has pretty serge, at 4s lia the suit. Summer Dress Tweeds at 9a 6d a Bth-That G. J. NEILL is selling dress, that can't be beat. ' Woman's Shoes at 4s lid. Jlth-Thab G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' 9th— l hat G. J. NEILL is selling Men's and Children's Summer Hats of nailed Shooters at 7s lid. every description, the very latest 10th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's style, cheaper thau anyone m Ash- light Balmorals afc 8s lid. bt J rton# 11th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' bth— That G. J. N KILL it selling Men's ai*d Childrens' Tan Boots and Shoes Heavy Tweed (colonial) Suits at 24s of every description at very low 6d. pricesf " r 12th— THAT G. J, NEILL'S SHOP- Well— He Bells_Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and^Boots, of every Description— • IS AT FBIEDLANDER'S CORNER, ,■ East Street, Ashburton. IMPORTANT TO'StpN- •■■■■ 50 »•■■■' -TITTE WOULD DBAW SPECIAL ATTENTION to several lines recently opened m Our MERCERY AND CLOTHING DEPART f MENT/also to the fact that We ate sparing neither Trouble or Expense to put this part of our business thoroughly m touch with; the Public, Up-to-date, and above aII— RIGHT IN PRICE EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO CLOTHE A MAN, r FOR WORK OR PLAY, x AT : MITCHELL & TURNER'S. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. { Ml WV.S. ■MJJSIS^. i LATE WITH MITCHELL & TURNER, AND MR Tji TT ■TDRO'D RI B B t \ R . Hi. -EX. JD RODR IB B, AYE ARRANGED A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUROEASE OF : THE BUSINESS, LATELY KNOWN AS "THE BLUE HOUSE DEAPEEY ESTABLISHMENT.; The Business m future will be carried on under the name and style of : MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, THE CENTRAL GASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, JV.ILLINERS, etc. WE would like to draw the/ attention of the Public generally/ that Mr -Mitchell being well knd^n and intimately acquainted with most of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, and through having business con- nections directly with them, is m a position to say that he thoroughly under- stands their requirements, and can guarantee to all his friends the.. BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE FOR HIGH CLASS GOODS. WITH THIS ASSURANCE THE CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT Will be under his personal supervision, and by strict attention to Business and carefully studying the requirements of all^his Friends and the public generally, Mr Mitchell respectfully solicits a fair share of their patronage. TAILORING Under the Chart-Order System a Specialty. THE MANCHESTER & DRESS DEPARrMENTS Are now being Stocked with alLtfre" requirements necessary for carrying on a Large Cash Trade, and by giving only (j odd Honest Values, combined with the desire to work and .build «p a substantial business, MITCHELL & BRODRIBB Have no hesitation m challenging the trade by giving the best value m Ashburton. ■" THE MILLINERY & UNDEKCLOTHING DP PALTMENT Will receive the most careful attention, and by always being to the front for Style, Variety, and a desi i c to please we can with confi- dence assure the Ladies of Ashburton and district that their order* . will receive the best attention. A NEW BOOT DEPARTMENT is now being Fitted and Stocked with all tLe best makes, and m this Branch of our Business we intend to be ever foremost. LOOK OUr FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS IN FUTURE ISSUES. OPENING DAY— SATURDAY, the 17th. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, THE CENTEAL CASH DRAPERS, Between J, Orr & Co., and .the Clothing Factory, Ashburton.