The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1896 THE ADVANCE OF JAPAN.

The immense strides which have been made by Japan within the past twenty years have brought her into the position of having to be reckoned with not only as a military and naval power, but also as a great manufactur ing country. What she has been able to do with her fleet and army constitutes one of the most remarkable pages of modern history, and, but for the jealousy of * Western Powers, she might easily have become the mistress of the East, As it is, she has sprung at a bound into a position of impor tance, which will ensure her being counted as a very large factor m future diplomatic arrangements and negotiations. The intelligence, indus try and thrift of her people, together with the rapid spread of education among them, are also bringing her rapidly to the front m the domain of commerce, and Manchester, and Bir mingham may yet find m Tokio, and Hiogo no mean rivals m Eastern markets. Nay, the commerce of Japan is by no means limited'to the Eaßt, for her wares find their way to Australia, to Europe and even to A merica. For instance a recent issue of a San Fran cisco journal says ' Japan is about to invade the United States with the agents of her factories, whose ability to produce articles of necessity more cheaply than the rest of the world can no longer be ignored. Japan at last recognises her power, her ambition has been aroused, and she is now inaugu rating an irresistible commercial cam paign. Thig new and aggressive invasion commenped a few weeks ago, when the agent of a powerful manu facturing and pommission house, whose headquarters are m Kobe and Hiogo, arrived m this pity and offered such inducements to San Francisco mer chants that they were compelled to place large orders with the new commercial giant. A canvass of the San Francisco mercantile trade reveals the f*ct that an unprecedented cut m almost every line of staple goods has be^n made by the Oriental bidder.' From all which it appears that the Western wld, as w,elf W'Enrppe and the East, will have to reckon with formidable competitors m the new industrial Centres which have grown to such importance under the rule of the Mikado. It is a very interesting and phenomenal development which will bring with it some"' .knotty pyob-^ lams for solution by bur merdhaut kings; aod legipUtorfc

THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION.

Sukely it is time that the writ were issued for an election for Christchurch for the seat vacated by the Hon. W. P. Reeves. The Electoral Act of 1893 provides that "Whenever during a recpss of the House, whether by [pro rogation or adjournment, it appears to the Speaker that a vacancy exists, he shill cause a notification of the same, and of the cause thereof, to be inserted m the Gazette" and further enjoins that <l When such vacancy shall arise from death or resignation the Speaker shall issue his warrant to the Clerk of the Writs forthwith directing him to issue a writ to supply the vacancy." Again, it is ordered that "On receipt of a warrant the Olerk of the Writs shall forthwith cause a writ to be issued to the Returning Officer of the district m which the vacancy has oc curred," which writ it is provided '•shall be made returnable within twenty-one days." Now, it is true the Speaker is absent from the colony, but the Act provides for that contingency, section 136 enacting that " Whenever a vacancy occurs at a time when there is no Speaker, or he be absent from the colony, the Governor shall cause a : like notification, to be inserted m the Gazette, and the like proceedings taken as are provided for m the two preced ing sections." It is therefore clear that immediately on Mr Reeves' resigna tion reaching the Governor it should have beep gazetted, a warrant forth with issued to the Olerk of the Writß, and a writ (returnable within twenty-one days) issued by that officer. Now the resignation of his Ministerial portfolios by Mr Beeves, and its acceptance by His Excellency, was gazetted more than ten days ago (on the 10th inst.), and if, as may be presumed will have been the c<»se, tnough we have not seen the fact officially notified, his resignation of his seat for Ohristchurch was handed to His Excellency at the same time, then unquestionably the writ should have been issued ere this, and the date of the polling should be now ' not more than say eleven or twelve days hence. If Mr Reeves did not concurrently with the resignation of his Ministerial offices also resign his seat for Ohrist church, it is a very singular circum stance, the more especially that his appointment as the successor to Sir Westby Perceval m the office of Agent- General was gazetted concurrently with the official notification of the acceptance of his resignation of his Ministerial offices. There certainly does appear to have been a delay, either on the part of Mr Reeves himself, or on the part of His Excellency, which needs some explanation.

"KING SPORT."

Perhaps the most noticeable social feature of life m the Colonies is the vast amount of interest which is devoted to sporting matters, and the large sums of money annually expended m this direction, particularly m racing. No doubt it is well that people should have the opportunity of amusement and recreation, but this sort of thing may be overdone, and we incline to think that it is altogether overdone m New Zealand. We thereforesympathise very much with the Napier Telegraph, which calls sport the " uncrowned King ( i New Zealand, and " doubts whether he is so worshipped and 3erved m any quarter of the globe as m these tight little islands of the South Pacific. Take horse racing, the sport of kings ; during the first six months of this year there are meetings m various parts of New Zealand on an average at least four days a week ; and for a newspaper to ignore such matters would spell ruin. Cricket is a com paratively neglected branch of sport m this colony, and yet a team of cricketers from a neighbouring colony are f£ted and feasted and lionised, not by cricketers — that would be very right and proper — but by the munici pal authorities of our leading cities. In athletics the same absurd pitch oi enthusiasm is maintained, but it is m football matters that the acme of absurdity is reached. To be a crack footballer is to be a veritable hero, and when we hear of a young man being transferred, or changing his residence from one town to another, the announcement has only to be made that he is a safe full lack, a brilliant three-quarter, or a hard grafting for ward; and he will be received with open arms. To such a pitch is this hero-worship carried that we find one of the leading newspapers of the colony, or what ought to be one of the leading papers, as it is published m the chief city, referringinitsleadingcolumns to the serious loss New Zealand foot bill is about to sustain m the departure for Australia of the secretary of the Rugby Union. The gentleman m question has made a name for himself m journalism which has secured recognition m the larger field of Australia, yet m referring to his departure threp-fourths of the article is devoted to his football records and one-fourth to his journalistic attain ments, which were undoubtedly great. We like to see a good horse race, a well contested cricket or football match, but we cannot help thinking that sport is made too much a business of. There are higher aims m life than to run a hundred yards m ten seconds, or even than to score m an inter provincial football match."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial news and other important items will be found on the fourth page, Mr Devery, Lynd hurst, has lost s ( me cheep. Particulars m advertisement. An English corset firm made 838 corsets for men last year. The Hon Mr Oadraan, Minister of Mines, is to be bancjuetted at the Thames this week. The Ashburton Rifle Club will fire the oft postponed match for Mr Shaw's trophy and other prizes on Thursday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock. The annual picnic of Sfc Stephen's, Sun day School take 3 place on Thursday. Children will assemble at the Church at 2VttV ;: " The 4 tattooed man •' on show eyery evening at the premises next door to Mr' Lu blow's, Tanored street, Is a curiosity m his way. He is covered with all sorts of dsS-cns from head to foot), and also per forms some c'ever feats of legerdemain. The entertainment (to which the admission is only pixpenoe), windy up with a Punch »»4 Jnty showY ■•'?•?■•" J

A.n experimental s-h pment of b.nswax recently forwarded to Kngland from Aus tralia, haa realised £160 a ten. Auatrali-.n honey did uoc sell as readily.

Tie following birth notioe appears m 'ho Danevirke Advocate:— •' Drinkwater — O:j the 7th instant, the wife of H Drinkwator of twine, both girls. Tbfc tns<k-'8 14 all alive and well.'*

The eignature to a letter published m yesumifiy'b issue, (' W. H. Whifirg. Tancredssreet, Asibarton ') was inadver tently omitted.-

A school of seven whales was capture: at the Mahia by the Na'ires last wt>ek In the chase two of the whales ran ashore thus saving the trouble of towiug.. The wh-iles were big ones, and the Natives thus made a valuable haul.

The register of New Zealand Medica Practitioners contains the nnmes uf 626. of whom about 108 are mvked as having left the colony The 518 who are aMll iv practice are equal to one for every 1400 of the population, including adults and children.

The Tuapeka Licensing Committee have gone back on their decision not to grant conditional licenses at race meetings ; or, to pub it more correctly, two of their number, Messrs Laidlaw and Riwlins, have granted *uch a license for the Jockey Club's meeting next week.

Nob a bad specuUtbn, says the North Otago Times, was that of a well known mmager of this district, who before the winter of last year bought 800 lambs. at 2s 6d and 2s Bd. He kept; them to the end of the year jast past, and having taken the ohp of wool off them sold them at from 10s to 12a. Grass was scarce when he bought the sheep, acd plentiful when he sold them.

Ihe reapers are non at work pretty generally throughout the Wakanui district ani the full swing of harvesting will be going on m another week, The orpps, both of wheat and oats, are looking well On the lighter lands a good deal of the crop has b9en shaken and broken, m some places badly, by the recent heavy winds, font rake it all m all, harvest prospects are efeUl good.

Some statistics have just been published concerning the. wealth of South African millionai es. Messrs Rhodes, A. B nt, J. JR. Robinson. F,. A. English, Piec Marais, and B J. Barnalo are said to be worth £39,000,000 amongst them. The several amounts are :— Mr A Bent, £12,000,000 ; Mr Barnato, £10 000,000 j Mr RoMuson, £7,000,000 : Mr Rhodes, £5,000,000; Mr English, £3,000,000; air Marain, £2,000,000.

The country up Ruapuna way has suffered greatly from the drought this season, some of the farmers stating that this year's crops are the worst they have had for fifteen years. On the other hand the sheep are looking well, and the merinos from the baok country and the hills have clipped much better than was anticipated. The lambs are coming on, and will bere<*dy for freezing about Match or April.

What is presumably the largest rose tree m Australia is located on the Glebe, Sydney, m Mr Tucker's garden, at the reac of his premises. 63, Glebe Road. It has a bloom of about 2000 roses, the tree extending to 25ft diameter, and the trunk being 24in m circumference. To pluck •he roses accent is nude by a 43ft ladder Io hay to be pruned three times a year, to prevent the branches 6xtei ding to indefi nite lengths Ita age is 21 years.

'HD, 1 writes from Cherf say to the Lyttelton Times states that a number of fa 6j lambs are dying m and aronnd that place from some mysterious disease. H* says : — ' Those that die are the bast, fine fat lambs for freezing. -. There appear no &ymptomß whatever, only the slightest bi uch (f gcoorit g. They appear to be m the boat' of health when living, and die apj arently without a struggle. 1 hay - seen one of thete lambs opened, and examined it. The meat looks splendid, and to the best of wy knowledge every thing appears as it should be. If any of your readers can enlighten the farmers as >■•-■ the cause of death we should be thank ful. 1

By the publi-hed results of the competi tion for the scholarships uffsred by the North Canterbury Education Board we observe that there were 170 candidates, viz , fur junior aoholarships 169 (106 boy* and 53 girls) ; for senior scholarships 11 (8 boys and 3 girls). The following local candidates were among the winners of junior scholarships. \iz: — George C. Mayne ( Ashbucton) 378 ; Ada M. Clothier (Tinw*ld), 372 j Olive Meddms (Aehbur rnn), 370; Tuonns La wrie, (Ashburton), 361. Ib will be seen that three of the scholarships have been gsined by pupils of the Ashburton Borough School. As the' tame school also won three of the scholarships offered recently by the Ash burton High School Board, the faot speaks volumes m favour of the excellence of the teaching.

The Spectator quotes a capital story < by Mr Maurica B Adams, of a retriever dog belonging to the housekeeper of a well ! known newspaper office m the Strand '•Rats are con&tantly caaght on the premises, and the dog, fully aware of their habits, evinces each ability that his m Mttertmofl is quite worthy of record. Lasr. Sunday he was heard barking loudly, calling for assistance, m the compositor's room, where there it? a rat hole m the floor. The dog had watched two fine rats come np through their hole, and immediately they wero fairly away from their point of entry he rushed up and sab on the hole \q cut off their means of retrea'-, barking forthwith, for help. Nothing would induce him to budga till a board was brought and placed over the hole, when he started m pursuit, and soon despatched the intiuders. His mastei a sure 3me that the dog originated this ingenious method of procedure, and that he has practised it with like success on several other occasions."

Political Items.

It is stated that a requisition has been started inviting Mr Scobie Mackenzie to contest the Mount Ida seat against all comers at the next general election*

There is a rumour that the Prohibitionists purpose running a very prominent loaal politician m the Manawatu County for the Otaki seat at the general election Sir Walter Buller will also, it is said be a candi date for the same seat.

The Bul'er Miner hears on pretty good authority that the Hon Mr Seddon does not intend seeking re-election- for the Westiand seat, bub will contest Wellington City against Sir Robert Stout, It also says that Mr QriiTimond, a former member of the House will be a candidate for the district rioT represented by the Premier.

It is reported that at the general election Mr Cadman is likely to be a candidate for the Tauranga constituency, which is con sidered to be more of a certaipty for him than his present seat of Waikato, : ' The Press says that on Saturday a tele gram was received from the Piemier favourable to the nomination of Mr Aaron Ayers as a candidate for ihe Christchurch seat. Mr Ayers Ins, however, not yet definitely decided to stand.

NEURALGIC AND RHEUMATIC

Attacks are often superinduced by getting wet. Wolfe's Schnapps nullifies the bad effect of raw cold and damp; Buy bottles intact*

FARMERS' COLUMN.

RIPENING FRUIT BY ELECTRICITY

By lighting his hothouses at night with electric lights of 5000 candle power, Dc Siemens ripens ratpbeiries m seventy -five days, grapes m two months and a half, etc. The expression -'m season ' may lose its significance m this connection, since by the application of electricity fruits, vegetables, etc., can be had at any time of the year, the fruits thus produced are remarkable for brilliant color and fine aroma, but are not as sweet as those ripened by the sun.

THE COW IN THE ORCHARD

m A contrivance has been invented by Mr *. a i , Hu K hes . of the Agricultural Bureau, Adelaide, by which cattle may be allowed to graze m orchards without injuring the trees; It consists of a leather thong formed into a halter, with a loop at each side of the nose, ernnningpfirt passing through between tne torelega and over the withers, and then Si? & OD *? itß Own P art a ß ain - I'M* allows the animal to feed on the grass and herbage, but if it attempts to lift its head to mn,,Jh ce f *u e halter effectually causes the mouth of the animal to olose.

NEW MEAT PRESERVING PROCESS.

The Wellington p pots t says :— " Among the passengers by the Perthshire for London was Mr Kufeke, who camo out to Australia about nine months ago to inspect » new process for the preservation of animal foods, eta, the invention of Mr Thomas Affleck, of Sydney. So well satisfied is Mr Kufeke W r™ "»? process that he intends on behalf of Mr Affleck, to launch the patent rights upon the English market. It is claimed for the process— (l) That the expense of treat ment or preservation is reduced to a minimum ; (2) that the expense of shipping is greatly reduced, inasmuch as refrigerating engines, etc., are rendered unnecessary \ (3) that foods treated by the process and kept) m a temperature of 60deg Fahr m the dark will remain perfeotly fresh and eatable for at least six months. Fresh meat, etc., so the patentee states, is preserved by a procesr akm to caring a ham, and there is no more chemical action entailed by one process than the othen Hams and bacon are ordinarily prepared and cored so aa to retain a certain flavor, and a new taste is imparted to the meat bo treated, whereas by the new process the natural flavours, Jawes and nourishing powers of the meat are preserved intact. The patentee claims that the new process is superior to freezing and chilling, inasmuch as meats treated by either of these methods Jose the greater proportion of the blood, which is the chief nourishing item m the animal, whilst being thawed. Mr Kufeke is taking with him to London a few sides- of mutton impregnated with the new p-eparation. They were hanging on the Perthshire main deck, and, though cut and dressed some months ago, had still, when exhibited to our representative, retained the natural taste and flavor. There is also onboard* quantity of sausages manufactured nearly two years ago, and impregnated with the preparation. They are m remarkably good preservation, and are pronounced by those on board as being of very good eating quality."

Harvester Trial.

A trial of the Buckeye Reaper and Binde was held on the farm of Mr W. P. S. Elmslie at Mayfield, on Friday the lQttb. imfe The crop operated on was one of oats, and m some places badly laid by the recent winds and rain. Notwithstanding these drawbacks excellent work was done, the machine demonstrating most thoroughly its ability to cope with these crops successfully. Coupled with the fact that very Buccesßfnl trials have been held during the season m grass crops, it has boen shown that the machine can handle successfully all kinds of crop, long and short, heavy and light. As at previous trial?, only two horses were used, and Mr Elmslie, who has worked a Buckeye for eight years past, has never used more than two horses to draw his machines. Altogether, the farmers congregated to witness the trial were unanimously satisfied that the Buckeye reaper and binder, as at present improved, is equal to any m the market, and machines were purchased on the spot by the following gentlemen for this year's harvest— Mr E. St. Goodwin, Mr John Pithie, Mr E. G. Beckett and Mr W. P. S. Elmslie. The Buckeye Harvester Company has had a most eucceß&ful season, considering the late hour they were afield, and through their local agent, , Mr Henry Zander, have placed, nineteen machines m the district. All those that have started working ara thoroughly satisfied, and a good future appears to be m store for this machine. Mr Orchard, the representative of the firm, leaves for Duuedin by Saturday's express, en toute to and takes with him the good wishes of all with whom he has come m contact during his stay m Ashbur* ton.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourseives responsible (or the opinions expiessed by our correspondent*

CHURCH MUSIC.

TO TSE EDFJJOB.

Sir, — On Sunday last, being a stranger In Ashburton, I enquired the whereabouts of the Church of Ungland, with the Inten tion of going to the morning service. I was speedily shown the locality, but was strongly advised to go elsewhere, as the singing was execrable, and the Psalms were read, and that if I was anxious Co enjoy fche service I had better try the church of some other denomination. However, I like to stick to my own church, so I went, and I must say that the information I had been given was regret ably only too correct. In the first place, the Psalms were read, a proceeding only m vogue now m Low Ohu r ch district m the Old Country, and. In ninall churches where there they have no okoir; next the chants chosen for the Canticles were nab such as eonld be followed by the congre* gation, and the hymns, though -well chosen, were dragged terribly 5 m fact, the whole choir seem to haveno confiV dence m themselves or their organist. I attended church again m the evening, and though the Psalms were sung, the chant was badly chosen, and not a twentieth pirt of the cougreg <u ion could j.jln m. * Now, for a big district like this, and with only one Anglican Church ib it, it seems surprising that such a state of things should exist;, and I should, for the good <>f the congregation, like to. hear of some form of reorganisation m the near future ; for it hurts me to hear many people talking of gping to other chnrches instead of to thoir own. Id was also 'announced that the sum pf £8Q odd had been colVegted to place the church ouc of dab£ leaving ft only a few pounds m debt ; and 1 'should like to suggest that as soon as the remain ing £8 are collected, the vestry should at once consider the advisability of procuring a new organ, and m the meantime re organising the choir. Tdo not want this letter to call forth scathing replied from any of the c >ngregation about what we go to church for, aa all must be sufficiently enlightened to knbw tftat nowadays the services m churches must be made fts pleasing as l is consistent wftji thefc motiv6S.—l a,ni, etc., "" - TISITQB.

tflß AJSfiBDRtON GUARDIAN : TtffiSDAY, JANtIARif 21, 1896.



Breaking the Kecor»— Messrs Craig head and Berryman are evidently doing a very large tailpring busjoess thfe season, \Vhat everybody says m.usb be true *' with regard to their reduced prices, good fit, etc All who require new suits for Christmas hould read their new advertisement on onr fourthpage.



For Indigestion, the best remedy un. doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pma. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen> did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled tor Indigestion, pyapepaia, sick Headaonqi and for Liver and Stomach, complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2a 9d, and 11b, by all Medi- oine Vendors throughout the> world, A Blraple, fete ftnd certain remtdy.



•KEATING'S POWDERS destroys Bugs J? leas,. Moth", Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the suocess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application* See the article you purchase is Keatings, i.e., with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, as imitations are : toxioui and ineffectual, Sold intiai,odi and \% each, by itU Qbemwtß» ■



Special Bargains. SEE WINDOWS. Dressmaking 8s 6<l. v. ■ Ashburton Drapery Company, CORNER ARCADE & BURN El T' STREET.



Wanted. WANTED— An active Gifl >& house- maid Apply between 11 and 12 m the mom ; a{; to Mrs Rudolfh Fbied- LAJSDEK. 1 111) WAJSTED — Every man to try Mem-or's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WAHOO ! THE CORE FOR INDIGESTION. Athburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 Public Notices THE HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED A FJS V 7 OASES OF SPECIAL GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Straw Hats, Poft Felt Hats, Tennis Hats from Is 9d. New Shapes m Hard Felt H&ts. Special Feather-weight ' Soft Felt Hats l£oz. Frame Hats m all the latest shapes A glance at our Christmas windows will show yon that we keep the Largeat and Bast Assorted Stock of HATS m the district NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS Foe travelling — A Large Assortment oi GLADSTONE BAGS, LEATHER PORTMANTEAUX, AND HAND BAGS TO ATHLETES: Running Pants and Shirts m all Colors Teanis Shirts, Cycling Touring Shirts Cricketing bhirte and Trousers NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO BY. ALEX. HKNDRY, Manager.



Wanted. iVTASTiD - A smart experienced Girl * to assist m house woik ; must be fend of chi'dren.- Apply Mrs E< W, Hanmer. Tancred Street. 1 111 \I?AISTED- A Smart it y, about four VV teen years old at Brooke's A erah d Water Factory. 1 121 TjXWJND - Puice N z o »c g'ass broken. X* Apply Mail office. 1112 v OR Sale - A Village Settlement ' St ction, 20 acres, well improved with a three-roomed Cottage ; about two miles from Asliburton, For particulars apply at the Mail Office. 1 108 LpOR SaLJU — One 6f. McCoimick -■- Reaper and Binder, second-hand. Only cut 200 acrea.— John Okb and Co. 1 99 b GHOUL. BuOKiS at published prices. Slates, Welsh aud American, very cheap. Bags for Boys and Girls and all school requisites »t lowest prices for cash. Review of Reviews, 9*l ; cheap editions at published pricee. — H. M. Jones. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Muustec bale of Bicycles, Earthern ware, Glass, andUhina. Why nob You ? 1 84 rnRY FLETCHER BROS, for your •*• Ohriatmas Fruita. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves. — Fletcher Bros., Ashburton HOLIDAY Suits— A Mice Kaiapol buit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knloker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45d, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Kuown— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known— Clearing out of Odd Lines at Mitchell and j Turner's. Cotton and Wool Dresses, Lengths of Oilcloths, Linoleums, China Matting, Ladies Fabric Gloves, Ladies Boots and Shoes, etc. WANTED Known — Newest Goods m Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W. H. Collier, The Corner, \ \'f ANTED Known — Mellor's Zea- *'¥ landia B.)ot Store has Ladies' Kid , Shoes at 6a 6d. I ii/ ANTEDKnown— Go ioTheCorner VV for Newest Style 6ln Drapery and Millinery— W. H.'fJollier. WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— For good value m Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford Honse Tickets tor presentn given to all cash purchasers. — H. O Segers. i 4/ ANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s v * 64, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Capa 6d.- Ihe Corner. W. 11. Collier WANTIID Known — Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like braßS ; try a pair. ii 7" ANTED Known Mitchell and VV Turners Show Room is now free to inspect, free to fit on, and some Goods free of cost. WANTED Known— lf you are hard on Boots try Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. WaNTEU Known— Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty — M Knhjht, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 12 85 ■*Xi ANTED Known — Repairing m »de * * to look like new. Mell r's Zealandia Boot {Store. ' I~1H& Veiy Litest. — Strawberries and JL Jcq Cream 6d per pla'e at H. A, Flower's, the People's Confectioner Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. \ i ANTED Known— We are now VV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible. — H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known— To Harvesters- Men's Strong Cord Trousers, 6s 3d. Goo£ Tweed Trousers 6s 6d; other lines m proportion. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5a 6d at Mellob's Zea- landia Bo n Store. * m AW IED Known — We are! How $V giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c — B. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED— Ladies to see Lhe latest eryles m Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTP^D Kuown— so pairs Lndies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — A ndre w Orr 10 136 WANTED Known— 24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price,— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. .4/1 F.Ji'S Bluchers 53, a good Strong iVX Nailed Shooter at 8s 6<i ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoe* from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's v CTTANTED Known— Mellor's Zea VV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop m Ash burton, OWN Make m Indies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTEP Known— Speotacles, Eye ProtejObojro, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the QPJbUj*! line at S. Silek's. Optician. |"UST 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 be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. TTTANTED Known— l am a Buyer of " Bottles —pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cash i Bones m large or (-mall lols ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Bb£r.~-CHARLBS Brown, bottom of Havelodk; Sfcr^fc, Aehburton. % I^4 WANTED Known— No old f^shioped Goods ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JAM JARS, JAM JARS.— Fletcher Bii'os. are -just i&nding a ] ai .g Q sn i p . ment of Jam Jars of all jfelnda. Ma«on Screw Top Jars m Quart and Balf-gallon ' Jars at very low prices; also Fruit ( Preserving Sugar of the very best quality,' m 561 b and 70»b Bags, at equally low' r»tea,— Fustoher Bros., East Street,!



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' Business Notices. , Cheaper Thau Ever. G. J. NEIL L IN Premiaeß lately occupied by F. Nokks, Bootmaker, next Shearman Bros uadxes' Trimmed Hats 4s lid Boys' and Girls' Sai'or Hats lOd each MILLINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6Jd Good Washing Prints 3s lid dozen New Dresß Goods Is Good White Muslin 3a lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRIOB. Men's All Wool Oolonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trovers at Any Prioe Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d Men's Trousers 5s lid Boys' fcoits 3s lid HATS, CAPS, SHIRT;*, AND TIES 4T HALF PRIOB BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. All Our Boots are made Specially to our order. Every Pair Guaranteed. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Women's Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Shoes 5s lid Men's Balmorals 7a 6d TAN BOOrS AND SHO62S OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Q. J. NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. Dixit. Dixit. Dixit. fIiHESE CELEBRATED WATCHES ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN THE WATCH LINE IN ASHBURTON. MEW CONSIGNMENT WEAR LIKS SILVER THE DIXIT, Open Face $©S and 259 THE DIXIT, Hunting Cases ... 3Of BUY YOUR WATCHES FROM S. Salek. GET lOtJR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRED AT S. Salek's, EAST STREET, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. The Largest and Finest stock of Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plated Ware is to be found at 8. BAL EX, DIKECT IMPORTER, BA[ST STREET. CHRISTMAS 1895. me Compliments of the Season to AH. FRUIT — FLETCHER BROS.. HAVE JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET 40 Cases Finest Vostizza Currants 5 Cases Preserved Peaches 10 Cases Finest JEleme Raisins 5 Cases Preserved Apricots 10 Cases Finest Valenciaa 5 Cases Preserved Pears, etcj 20 Cases Finest Sultanas 10 Boxes Muscatela, Spanish and 2 Cases Finest French Prunes Oalifornian 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen 5 Boxes Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, ec, 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Oases Preserved Ginger Bros. 5 Boxes Dessicated Cocoanut 3 Cwt Iceing Sugar . 2 Oases Va'encia Almonds 2 Oases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Oases Sicily Almonds 5 Sacks Barcelona Nuts 0 Owt; Scotch Mixtures 5 Owt Oonversations Preserving* Season 1595-06. it We have m Stock and to Arrive- "*' IS TONS OF FINEST OANE SUGAR IN 56! b and 70! b BAGS. This Sugar can be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatrick m the manfacture of their Celebrated 'X' Jams, Jam Jars. Jam Jars, IN AtL SORTS AND SIZES AT PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OP ALL Mason Jars, quarts and half-gallon sizes ; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b Glass Jars with tops ; White Jare, three m a neat * also, a nice line of TUMBLERS, AT A VERY fcOW FIGURE Benin's Patent Mlik Bucket. We have m stock these celebrated Buckets, with or without Strainer. , This is really a Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old style of Bucket. The following are five reasons why you should buy one :— (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (2 The corner forms a lip for easy pouring (3 It is much easier to carry than the round bucket (4 It is not so cumbersome (5 It will hold three and a half gallons FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORE?, BAST STREET, ASHBUfiTO|N, AND .116 and 118 High Street, Obnstchurch. Box 67 Telephone U j