Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1896.

The Auckland people have a hose reel grievance as bad apparently as the AshburtQn hook and The IIOSC Red, ladder one. The Herald says they are so familiar m Auckland with the sight of Auckland firemen laboriously dragg ing the hose reel to a fire, that people are apt to forget that this slow and ex hausting method of conveying, appli ances to the scene of a conflagration is altogether behind the •tffftes, The ar tide then goes on to Suggest that the reel should be mounted between two rows ot bicycles, propelled by cycling firemen. Ladders and other appli ances could also be easily carried. The saving of time that would result m reaching a fire would be invaluable. Something of the kind has been adopt ed m Paris, and has proved rery suc cessful. There the machine has the appearance of two tandem* bicycles, coupled with a single steering post Hanging between the two bicycle frames are the hose reel and a rotary pump. The whole outfit weivhs less than 140]bs, and four experienced wheelmen can push this along faster than any other fire engine ever weno. •fhe foo.t power of the four men propels the machine to the scene of action, and w^en on.cc there the same power pumps thp water. After the arrival at the aeene to each man is assigned some part of the duty of making the change. One raises the back of the machine on % leg, allowing the rear wheels to revolve freely. He also throws the pump into working order, and the others have unreeled the hose and made the coupling connections. Then, jumping into the saddles again, the energies of lbs men are directed to pumping. ' About 4,500 gaiJQos of

water per hour can be thrown between seventy-five nnd one hundred fe^t if the air The rapidity with which t ! iis machine can be propelled >o a firv, and tlso with which it can be put into action, are its two great advantages. In two or three minutes af er its arrival all the necossary changes cm be made and the m-ichiue is pumping (*' stream over the roof.

But a short timo ago a convention of women m Christohurch di ousted -he ad i übleue- a of the TllC mivi ried woman haviDg a I*ool' Wife, portion of the income of the family te. a-irie as her very own, to do with as seemed pleasing m her eyes. In the great majority of the families of New Zealand this would n-.eun that when the husband came home with his earniugs there would have to be a division, and a portion, m a ratio fixed by law, would have to be handed over to the mistress of the house, to be disposed of according to her ideas as to how her portion of tbe fruit of her husband b toil should be expended. It ia one of the moat effective arguments advanced by the advocates of extended privileges for women that the conditions under the faithful wife aud mother of a family lives are the essence of injustice. It is pointed out that' she patiently devotes her life and strength to the rearing of her children; that she is often a most material contributor to the prosperity of the house hold, yet she never has a copper she can call her own except by gift, and perhaps remains all her life a humiliated pensioner upon the reluctant concessions of her lord and master. The advocates of women's rights, when they put the case m the above form, though perhaps with more eloquence and higher coloring m the word painting, rarely fait to move the hearer and to impiess an audience with the conviction that there is something radically wrong m a state of society which can permit so base a wrong to be suffered without a protest. Now, there are two ways of looking at this subject, and a very little reflection will cast a wholly different light upon it. It is quite true that the average married woman leads a life of drudgery and uncomplaining toil for which she draws not even the most meagre wages. It ia true that she often finds it hard to procure such additions to decent clothing as ib is m the heart of every human female being to desire, and which desire is the foundation of the draper's fortune. Also is it true that, with her, attendance at the occasional theatrical performances given m ' the town of her residence is an event as rare as the angels' visits, and m fact amuse ments of any kind are to her an almost unknown luxury. But as a rule it is not true that she suffers a solitary martyrdom, or that her hardships are deliberately inflicted upon her by the man she loves. The entire life of the average working man— of the labourer, the mechanic, the clerk, the shop-keeper, but more especially of the man who, m the nomadic sort of life that has to be lived m this colony by any man who de pennsfor his living upon what are known hsre as " contracts," is here to-day with his family and to-morrow is roughing it miles away — the entire life of the average working man is one of stern self-denial -and toil. He has to work hard and fare frugally. He must oonten*} himself with clothes such aa those m better circumstances would characrorise as shabby, and he has few enjoyments beyond the privileges of home. Shoujd he break down m harness, unless he has been more han usually provident his only resource is often the hospital, and should the break down be permanent his common outlook is — the Old Men's Home, His abilities must be exceptionally great if they are not lost sight of m the treadmill of daily duty, which affords but little leisure for mental expan sion or opportunity for growth or advance ment. He can be seen daily — tired, dis couraged, prematurely aged. In addition to the work which taxes his physical strength a mental and nervous strain weighs dqwn his spirit. "{Jpon him falls the responsibility of providing for the family's support, t,|ie anxiety lest this support may fail, th.c close calculation by which alone the wants of his household — rent, food, boots, and clothing — can be provided fiom the scanty* wages, the constant apprehension lest sickness may come and child or wife be taken from him, when skilled nursing or the be&t medical aid and such food and comforts as that aid may recommend too often beyond his- reach, might have saved them ; the fear that work itself may fail, and the poor wages no longer be had for the toil. The wrenched monotony of life led by a woman confined to her own household and its narrow scope of duty is often made the text of the social reformer's sermon, but it is questionable whether the monotonous drudgery of a mechanic at his bench, a laborer working with pick or shovel, a workman m a factory, a compositor at his type case, or even the experience of a salesman behind a pounter, steering the same old course m his all day long voyage round the truth lest he make ship wreck of a sale, is mora diversified or enter taining. Their duties are reduced to a system no doubt, and possibly no more is exacted from them than they can reasonably perform, wjn'ie woman's work is a strain that lasts all her waking hours, chequered With constant interruptions, and unexpected demands. B.ut, on the other hand, she works amid congenial surroundfngs— neap and fop those who are dearest to her, and rarely subject to criticism or reproof. She can move from room to room, change her posi tion at will, think her own thoughts and direct her own duties, independent of any cavilling employer, or even still more cavil ling overseer.. Moreover, she is, as a rule, morally sure of the roof over her head, and the bread to fill her children's mouths. There are hard working husbands who will not burden their wives' minds with even a knowledge of the bills which must be met and the difficult problem of making a sjiender income coyer the.n. The tight hold that many a poop man keeps on his purse strings, and which subjects him to charges of parsi* mony and selfishness is often a merciful act toward the woman, who, if she would share the control of the family funds, must also share all of his financial worries. £n all of this we have net dealt with the poor woman who may be the wife of a sot who spends a large proportion of his earnings and hia time away from home. Her life ia a martyrdom indeed, and such a man is untrue to his man hood, for once a man undertakes the responsi bility of paternity his whole energies should be devoted to the well being of the house hold. Failing m this he fails both m his duty to his family, to himself, and to his citizenship, and belies his altar vows. Nor lave we touched the case of the woman who, by her eaonomy, industry, an.d self-denial, contributes to the accumulation of a bank I account over which she is allowed to exercise no control. She is the victim of her own tender heart and the love of her family. If a woman can be trusted to rear her children, , co prts^e over her owe table, and tome, ibe

may usually be trusted to wiaely and intelli gently control the funds she has helped to acquire. Occasionally the husband does not recognise this right, but it ia her right not withstanding, although Bk womau of delicate feeling, dwelling m wifely harmony with her hiuband, may choose to be restricted m many It tie comforts and suffer lifelong dependence rather than demand thih right from the man the has helped to make the money.

Local and General.

The Volunteers of Ashburton hold their annual reunion m the Orange Hall on Wed nesday next. The Western Aus'rnlian Government have arranged for a puty of thirty telegraphists o leave England shoit'y for the colony.

In our report of the meeting m the Oidfellowß' Hall on Friday evening it was stated that Mr . Watson's amendment was not seconded. This was an error. Mr Andrew Young seconded the amendment, and it was put to the meeting, and lost-.

The refitting of the plant at the Moturoa Oil Works, New Plymouth, has been com pleted, and the staff is now engaged m shutting off the water m the bore. Twelve barrels of oil were shipped to the order of the Balolutha Gas Company last week.

- Mr Llewellyn Owen's Kstudiantina Band which has been m practice for several months is to make its " debut on Wednesday next at the; Hampaiead School concert. The instruments are mandolins, banjos, and guitars, and the music is something novel to Ashburton.

A man named Fergusson, a swagger, who arrived at Winslow on Saturday m a very weakly state, suffering from a severe internal 'ailment, had to be brought into Ashburton on Sunday for hospital treatment. Constable Jackson was sent out for the man, and brought him to the hospital m a conveyance.

At the Dunedin Police Court- on Saturday, Herberb J. Moss, late manager of the Manchester Insurance Company, who had been arrested m Melbourne, was charged with obtaining £30 by false pretences. Prisoner was remanded to Friday, to obtain the attendance of a witness from Christ churchy i A special train, carrying the southern members of Parliament homewards, passed through Ashburton on Saturday night at about half-past eleven. They had mostly arrived by the Waihora, and we learn from Major x Steward, who was also a passenger, that the passage was exceptionally rough I owing to the gale.

The services at St. Stephen's Church yesterday were conducted by the Rev. H. H. S. Hamilton, of Sheffield, who delivered most interesting addresses. On both occasions reference was made to the late Dr Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, and m the evening the Dead March m " Saul " was played while the congregation stood. The bells of St. Stephen's also tolled m connection i with the same event.

Dr Gordon Saunders, who ia travelling through the colony conducting examina tions for the London Trinity College of Music, told an interviewer that the best he had heard so far was m Dunedin. He was burprised by some of the playing m Mel bourne. The chief d9fect both m Isfew Zealand and Australia was bad teaching, principally ia technique. There were some really fine natural voices, but they were spoiled by training. The examinations were doing good by putting teachers on th§ir

mettle,

Professor Forbes has arrival at Auckland from Wairakei. He has leen inspecting the Waikato river from Huka Palls, to determine the feasibility of utilising the water of the river, as proposed by Mr J. C. Firth, Although there are considerable difficulties to b,e surmounted, he is satisfied that the scheme for generating electricity, if gone on with, will be a success. Professor Forbes proceeds North tq report on qertain water power there, and on his return goes across to Sydney re the electrio tramway system being introduced there.

The Ashburton Volunteers, now m camp m the drillshed grounds, paraded for divine service at ten o'clock on Sunday morning— about fifty men, all told. Major Douglas, of the ,staff, was present, and inspected the company with Captain Dolman who is m command, Lieutenant Hayes being the subaltern. All the old. officers of the company stiU resident m the town, as well as those of the old Ashburton Guards, were on the parade ground. After inspection, and the scene had been photo graphed by Mr Crawford,"of the Christ church Garrison Band, who appeared m uniform and served for the day with the local band, as did also Mr A. Gordon, lately bandmaster of the Sydenham Band, the company marched to the Wesleyan Church. Sergeant Nelson, of the reserve, headed the band, the parade proceeded by way of Burnett East and Havelock streets to church The building was crowded, and the Rev T. G, Brooke prtached, taking for his text, n. Timothy n. 3 — !«A good soldier of Jesus Christ." The sermon was suitable to the occasion as was also - the choral service. After church the parade took its way ba ok •by the same route to the camp, where Cook Wellman had a good dinner ready, to which justice was done by the citizen soldiers. j

The first of a series of Sunday evening temperance meetings was held m the Odd fellows' Hall on Sunday evening at eight o'clock.. Ttie Rev. T. G. Brooke was a model chairman. After leading the siuging of a hymn, and offering up a short prayer, be m the briefest manner possible told the audi ence that that was the first of a series of meetings to be held after the service \n the churches on Sunday evenings, and that that night Messrs Siwl'e and Harding would b,e the speakers. He the.n introduced Mp Sawle, who delivered a stirring address m whioh he appealed to those who believed m the righteousness of the cause of temperance to make use of the provisions of thie niO9t advanced liquor law m the world, to make their will known and felb as Co the longer existence among them of the temptation to drink. The licensing law of New Zealand placed it m the power of the people of this colony, through the medium of the ballot box, to banish the temptation altogether from the land, and he trusted they would do so. Mr Harding's address was also an eloquent appeal m the same strain, but more particularly addressed to the churches. He closed an address, m which he pictured some of the evils worked by drink, by "an impassioned appeal to hasten by th§ power that was placed fn their hands the realisation on earth of the purity which was promised m that city of the hereafter whose streets were paved with righteousnesa, and whose light was the countenance ot God,

The ooulists are hopeful that they will be able to preserve the Queen's eyesight. "

The list of special prizes m onnecion with the Ashburton Agriculsural and Pas toral Association is circulated with this is-ue.

In commemoration of the day of consecra tion of the right Rev. Dr. Lenihan aB R.C Bishop of Auckland, Professor Schmit has composed and dedicated to Father Lsnihun an «•' 0 Salutaris " for voices an , organ. G. D. Hamilton, settler, of i auevirke, is bankrupt. His liabilities amount to £72,585 16s 3d and assets nil. The Bank of JN ew Zealand is set down as the principal creditor for £67,000, but this debt was passed over to the Assets Realisation Board, with the land which it represented, viz., the Mangatora Kttite.

Mr G. Hutchison, a candidate for Patea, addressed a crowded meeting at Hunter ville on Saturday night. He condemned the proposal to refer the liquor question to the popular vote. He claimed that the statistics of the Land Department proved that the bulk of the selectors were m favor of freehold. He asserted that the financial position of the Government was such that the country was already committed to a Becond million loan. He condemned the administration throughout. The " meeting was lively, and a great many questions were asked. The candidate received a hearty vote of thanks.

PARLIAMENTARY.

»♦ *■* i — - : HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

■ Wellington, October 17. The House met at 11 a.m. THE ELECTIONS.

/ In reply to Captain Russell, Mr Seddon said the elections could"not be held within a month. Members co.uld rest satisfied about that. He saw no necessity for calling Parliament together before the usual time. THE SPEAKER. On behalf of the House, Mr Seddon ex pressed high appreciation of the way m which the Speaker had carried out his duties during the Parliament just expiring, and hoped he would again place his services at the disposal of the colony.

Captain Russell also expressed his ad miration of the ability with which Sir Maurice O'Rorke had carried out the duties of Speaker.

Sir Maurice O'Rorke, m acknowledging the compliment, said he bad left it for his constituents to aay whether he should again enter the House. . .

At 12 3Q the House adjourned till 2.30 tiH the final adjournment.

The House resumed at 2.30. THE APPROPRIATION BILL.

After a phort adjournment, the Appro priation Bill was received from the Legis lative Council, and at three o'clock Mr Guinnesß, the Acting Speaker, announced tUat the Governor had assented to the Bill.

ADJOURNMENT,

The Premier aaked whether he would be m order m moving that the! House adjourn till the Hth June, 1897.

Mr Guinness ruled the motion out of order.

The Premier movad. that the House adjourn for one week.

The motion was carried by 16 to 9, The House rose ab 3.10 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

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s ' . London, October 16 Mutton, first' quality, 3f d ; second, 3*d ; lamb, 3§d. New Zealand hemp sold at £15 15s per ton cash. */'*'" Colonial oats, fine, 26s 6d ; common, 20s 3d ; beans, 29a 6d.

Ihe English wheat market showa a general advance of 6d ; the Continental is inclined to buoyancy ; and the American advancing. October 18. The Himalaya's shipment of butter arrived m good condition. Ib is expected to realise high prices, as Danish is quoted at 1255. Cheese has gradually risen 10s per owt. m six weeks.

WOOL SALES.

London, October 16. Some New Zealand wool sold at7fd. October 17.

The chief feature of the wool market has been the unwavering briskness of Home buyers, but the weakened activity of the Continental and American buyers has in duced irregular prices, Superior Victorian and fine Sydney clothing, as well as good bodied scoured wool realised the July rates. The bu k of the Biverina and Adelaide greasy wool have declined a farthing to halfpenny. Heavy faulty and greasy merinos, especially those from New Zealand, fell from 5 to 10 per cent. Crossbreds im proved on last week's priaes, and the Beries closed firm.

London, October 18.

At the wool sales 318,000 bales have been catalogued up to date, of which 157,000 have been sold for the Some trade and 105,000 for export, including 7000 for the United Sbateß. 56,000 bales were held over.

The Weather.

ALFORD STATION. The following ia the meteorological report for the week ending October 16, 1896 : —

The Soudan.

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Cairo, October 17

It is estimated that the cost of the Dongola expedition will be, Lord Groin ?.r, referring to the conquest of Khartoum, expects it to be effected at no distant date.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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Western Australian Affairs.

London, October 16

The Western Australian section of the London Ohainber of Commerce say that the labour and mining move ments and covenants are L-eedlessiy stringent, and are diverting capital from the colony, also that the unload ing of ships is delayed at Fremarlle, and more wharves are required Dr. Benson's Funeral. ■ October 17. /Vt Ihe funeral of Dr. Benson the Bishops of York,. Winchester and Dublin officiated. The Duke of York was present as lepresentative of the Queen, whose wreath was marked, " With greatest regard, friendship and affection " The Emperor of Germany, Hie Prince of Wales, and the Duke of Edinburgh were among those who sent floial tributes. A|any Jtfssenters were present at the funeral* Mr Gladstone's Health. Mr Gladstone has recovered. Indignant Newspapers. Berlin, October 17. The newspapers express indignation at the London Times hinting that the Tripple Alliance is weakening, and Accuse Great Britain of an attempt to detach Italy? from > Germany and Austria. They declare that Great Britain will ultimately have to pay the coat of the Franco-Russian entente cordiale with regard to Africa. A Troublesome Tribe. Calcutta, October 17. One of the tribes near the Afghan frontier have been troublesome of late, and have now taken to injuring the Quetta railway line. Troops have been sent to disperse them. The American Presidency, Washington, October 17. Mr Bayard strongly denounces the Republican Silver Democrats, and urges the, election of -General Palmer as President,

THE VENEZUELA BOUNDARY.

Strained Eolations.

Statement by Sir Edward Clarke.

Xondon, October 17. Some uneasiness is caused m the city through the feverish strained relations with New York over Vene zuela.

Sir Edward Clarke, speaking at York, said the Venezuela Commission was certainly adverse, and no honest arbitrator could report m favoui of Great Britain upon the evidence. He advised immediate settlement, other wise there was grievous risk of a general quarrel with America. In tense amazement is expressed by the Press, which condemns his acceptance of the Venezuela case without; first peruamg the British side.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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The Cape Food Tax. Capetown, October 18. Thousands of workmen have signed petition?, beseeching Lord Rosemead to convene Parliament to abolish the duties on meat and foodstuffs. Lord Roseuery's Resignation. London, October 18. Sir William ELarcourt, m a letter, expresses his regret ,at Lord Rose* bery's resignation, and denounces the newspapers for accusing him (Sir William HarcourS) of hostility and rancorous feeling towards an amiable | and distinguished stateman. The Defaulting 1 Solicitor; Geake, the defaulting Daylesford (Victoria), solicitor, hajs arrived m custody at PJy mouth from Monte Video. His Final Exit. The death is announced of Henry Abbey, the well known American im pressario.

Effect of the Currency Question. The sum of £1,700,000 m gold was shipped to America last week, making a total of eight and a half millions since the drain began.

Australian.

Sculling.

Sydney, October 19 Stanbury has arrived here. He believes Gaudaur intends to come to the colonies, and is convinced he could beat the Canadian if fit and well. Stansbury intends to accept the challenge of Towns, the Newcastle man who recently defeated Chris Neilsen.

Light Lines. The Jerilderie-Berrigan railway, the pioneer of the system of light lines into the agricultural districts, has been opened at a cost of two thousand pounds per mile.

Miraculous Escape. * Two miners, named Grant and Macann had a miraculous esoape from death at the Inverall mine. As they stepped into the lowering bucket the rope became unfixed and they were precipitated a distance of 234 feet, but were uninjured. The rope happened to be a little short, and it checked just before the cage reached the bottom, thus saving the men from being dashed to pieces. Bathing* Fatility. Melbourne, October 19 Two young men named Gervasi, brothers, were drowned while bathin» at Trenthan yesterday. **

g THE AS&BUftTUK GtJABDIAN ; MOftDA?, 0CTOBE& 19, 1896.



Date. Shade> m & f Stet ° Low. High Sun. Saturday .. 31* 62- 120 Fine, W. Sunday ... 32.' 73* 129. , „ calm. „ N.W. to Monday ... 48' 75' 137 S.E. Tuesday ... 42- 83 137' „ N.W. Wednesday 55 74- 124- „ Thursday... 31 ■ 62' 120- „ S.W. Friday ... 39- 59* 83- Rain, calm.



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Wanted. WANTiiD- Junior haud f < * clothing and boots. Apply A. Ork. 10 151 HAMPSTEAD School Concert, Wednes- day Next. EBtudiuntina Band — Mr [ and Miss Skager fom Chriatchurch. Mirth, ' Magic, and Music. . LO>T, during September, a book o" receipts. Reward at Maii, Office. 10 148 WANTED, Situation as Gardener by qualified steady Man of wide expe rience. <*pply Cookson's Stables. 10 146 TTSUAL Weekly Meeting of Libera! V_J Association, Arcade Chambers, To morrow evening (Tuesday), at 7.30. 10 15 WANIED — Grazing for one two Cows, near Hospital. Appy— 'A.B.,' Mail Office. I CIS Croam, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, at H. A. Flower's, Bast street. Don't torget the old reliable Confeotiouer. TTTANTED Known— That J. Moison TT has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, Buuable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stook of the beat colonial makes, which he intends disposiug of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at Moison 's Premier Boot Store.East Street, Ashburton. MILLINERY.— Miss E. Babnes (late of 'Messrs James and Cubison, West End, London, and for some time milliner m charge of Ballantyne and Co. 'a Millinery Department, Chriatchurch), haa secured premises m Tancred street, where Ladies may rely on securing Millinery of the Very Latest style and Best Quality. 10 12 T7IECULINA, Feculina. The perfection JD of Cake Flour, 3£d per packet. Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. "VTOUNG Ladies' Journal for October, jL. Weldon'a Journal for September, Jude the Ob&cure, Master Wilberforce, Autobiography of a Truth (Edna Lyall), The Crime of the Century, Checked Through, Within Her Grasp, Romance of Two Worlds, Sons of Fire, and other new books. — H. M. Jones. SEED Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. The very best from 241b8 a Is, at Fletcher Bros, Ashburton. WANTED Known— Just opened, ex Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes, white, stripes, and colours ; velveteens, black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, including new shades m Reseda, Humboldt and Hungarian — Mitchell and Turner. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip >eeda. The favorite sorts at low prices. — Carson and Co. 10 84 Sb/VERAL Bulky Lines of .Earthenware must be cleared to make room fur new shipments. Six piece bedroom sets from lla 6d.— Carson and Co. 10 85 EIDE the Beat. — Kent's Championship Bioyclea are the best Built to your own measure. Tyres and accessories of all sorts' — Carson and Co., Agents 10 86 NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Score. TX7^ANTED Known— Men's Mercery, TT Clothing and Boots. For Goods that wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell and Turner. \T7~ANTED Known— Go to the Cornkr YY for Newest Styles m D/ apery and Millinery— rW. H. Collier. IF YOU WANT the Neweat and Nices m Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dress Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Di esses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. TT7"ANTED Known— Mellor's Sale TT surpassing anything ever heard of m Ashburton. 10 T ETTS' Diaries. Letts' Diaries for 1897. I A Colonial Editions for Office and private use now to hand. Large assortment of Mercantile Stationery. New lot of Foreign Stamps. Inspection invited. Andrewes, Anderson, and Co. MOTHERS and fathera who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. /"CHEAPEST House m Canterbury for x \j Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Cos. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for la ; Flower Seeds from Is dogen, Garden Tools of all sorts. WANTED Known— Large delivery o the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth auch more. — W. H. Collier. TT^ANTED Known— The « Economic" Vi Kid- Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per piir, is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier*. r I IHERE fe no dpubt, no possible doubt, _L that you get Good value for your money at Mellor's. ■TT7"HERE, Oh where, is that Cheap YY- Boot Shop? Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ~\T7~E lead, follow who may. Children's YY gilppera Is. Mellor's Tancred street.



Business Notices. "VT E W fi O O D F N. Z. C. F, 37^ dtz n New Straw Hats. V" E W pi O O D S N. Z. 0. F. 109 d. z^n Ties and B.ws. "VT. E W Q. 0 O D S N.Z CF. 66 d«.z n Shirts. i —— — — —^— — — — — — — — — — — vr c w a o o d si W. Z. C. F. 62^doisen Hard and Soft Felt Hal p. TW" EW v^oODS N. Z.O.F. \,-'.\ 103 dozen half-hose j r pHB Largest and B st A*>sortm< nt of •*• Men's Mercery m the district.— Nbw Zealand Clothing Factory. i. ■ ■ —SPECIAL— TTIOR SHOW AND HOLIDAY Jr'EASON Tweed Costume, StSts*} Complete Twoed Costume, including 33s 6d. Material, Fancy sho f . alpaca, dress, >- Lining, 33s 6d. FurnißhiDg," Choice fancy alpaca, and 33 w 6d. J making. SPFCIAL COSTUM NGTHS. A nice line of Fancy Tweed. 5s lid. Lovely fancy shot Alpaca, f he very cream of fashion, * [13a 6d. 12 yards good Washing Print for 3s lid. New Spanish Lawns for Blouses. Fancy Silks for Blouses. Black and white striped Prints for Bio uses " The Cream of Fashion." MENS, BOYS, & YOUTHS CLOTHING m Great Variety, and at prices to meet .the times. Ashburlon Drapery Company. AItOADE .-HOUSE. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTI N WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES I,BE Premit-r, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said :-~ "I must not forget to mention the Root- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photogiapbed m order to see, and I would strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice.'' This was a most thoughtful suggestion ol the Premier. But what is the value oi brains without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when ie would have been found that ihose whe wore m the habit of drinking ordinary teat would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sort of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelic temper. Suratupa Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is rfigompiended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An impoitant omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. :— The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NQT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Ageuts. Tenders. npENDERS are invited by the Ashburiop JL High School Board for lease of Reserve No. 11237 Winchmore Road, containing 128 acres, at per acre,' for 14 years, from 26th November, 1896. Tenders, endorsed " Tender for Lease' 1 will be received by the Secretary, from whom all information may be obtained, till MONDAY, the 26th October instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary Ashburton High School Board Ashburton, October iQ, I§§6. , 10 87 nnENDERS are required for repairs to X the house lately occupied by Mrs Mitchell. 1 Specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs J. Orr and Cp. Tenders close SATURDAY, 24th inafc. H. TURNER, JOHN ORR, 10 149 For Self and Co-Trustee, Church Services. T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. Wednesday — Brotherhood of St Andrew, 7.30 p.m. Thursday—' G.F.S.,' 7 p.m. Friday — Vestry Meeting, 4.30 pm.; Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir practice, 8 ppm. SUNDAY SERVICES. .(October ,25.) 8. 30 a.m.-^Holy Communion. 11 a.m. "-Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.-H! Bea 6 eld » R^ T - A, Hamilton. 3 p.iriV- (Dcomore) Mx W. Bownian- Fok. \ 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON, "TTTANTED Known— That E. Mahood f V is Btill Belling all kinds of Giocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as Any .other house m the ttade. Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited .on d^ily. Telephone No 76 ' "'. Have yon tried Kozie.Tea ! Jf oot do go at once iit i« delioioua v . |



Business Notices J FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. mNERLi; AUK IWELVB STUBBORN 7 F OTS THAT CANNOT BE DENIED. 1 Jst-Tbat G. J. NEILL is sel ing good | 6th-That G. J. NHJILL is Belling Men's stroug White Muslin at 3- lid d<z. Tweed Trousers at 5s lid. 2nd-ThatG. J. NULL is selling good 7th - That G. J. NEILL is Belling Bojb Waahing Prints at 4*l a yard. Sailor Suits m navy Hue or fawn 3rd— That G J. NEILL has pretty serge, at 4a lid the git. Summer Dress Tweeds at 9s 6d a Bth -'1 hat O, J. NKILL is selling dress, that can't be beat. Women's Shoes at 4a lid. 4th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' l^r 9th— hat G. J. NEILL is selling Men's and Children's Summer Hats of nailed Shooters at 7s lid. every description, the very latent lOth-That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's style, cheaper than anyone m Ash- ' light Balmorals at 8i lid. barton. 11th -That G. J. NEILL iB selling Ladies' Bth— That G. J. N • ILL it selling Men's and Childrens' Tan Bootß and Shoeß H.avy Tweed (colonial) Suits at 24s of every description at very low 6d, prices" 12th— THAT G. J NEILL'SSHOP- Well— He sells Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and Boots, of every Description — IS AT FBIEDLANDER'S CORNEB, East Street, Ashburton. Kaiapoi House t Ashburton t October 1, 1896. To Our Friends— Having completed arrangements with the Trustees under the Will of the late William Mitchell for the purchase of their interest m the business carried on under the style of Mitchell and lurner y Drapers, we have much pleasure m informing you that we 1 hope to continue the business on greatly imvroved lines, such as importing the bulk of each season's goods and . d quitting them at CASH PRICES, refitting the premises, and re-organising the staff t so as to bring Hie Establishment quite up to date. Our Country Friends will be well served with full ranges of samples of the newest goods. In the meantime all Orders by Post vrill receive prompt attention, MITCHELL § TURNER, • ■ * Tancred Street. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. . Ml W. sTkiSSSSU LATE WITH MITCHELL & TURNER, AND MR 17 TT ' T> Rodr ib R X -Jii. ±1. ±5 RODB IH B, HAVE AHKANGED A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUSINES?, LATELY KNOWN AS '/BLUE HOUSE '> DRAPEKY ESTABLISHMENT. ■ i '■ The Business m future will be/carried on binder the narao and style of MITCHELL & BRODEIBB, ;THE OENrBAL CASH DBAPERS, C.LOTfIIEBS; ft ILLTNERS, etc. WE would like to draw the attention of the Public generally, that Mr Mitchell being well known and intimately acquainted with most of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, and through having bueiness 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 CLOIHING •■& MEECEKY DEPARTMENTS 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. TAILOKIING Under the Chart-Order System a Specialty. THE MANCHESTER & DEESS DEPARTMENTS Are now being Stocked with all the requirements necessary for carrying on a Large Cash 'J rade, and by giving only 6ood Honest Values, combined with the desiie to work and build up a substantial business, MITCHELL & BRODRIBB Have no hesitation m challenging tho trade by giving the best value m Aahburton. TBPE MILLtNERY & UNDERCLOTHING DFP^LTMENT "Will receive the most careful attention, and by always being to the front for Style, Variety, and a desiie to please we can with confi- * dence assure the Ladies of Ashburton and district that their orders will receive the best attention. j A NEW BOOT DEPARIMENT is i bw being Fitted and Stocked with all tbe best makes, and m this Branch of our Business we intend to be ever foremost. LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS IN FUTURE ISSUES. OPENING DAT— SaTUKDAY, the 17th. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, THE CENIRAL CASH DRAPERS, Between J. Orr & Co., and the Clothing Factory, Ashburton.