The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1896. THE BRUNNERTON DISASTER.

The news of the terrible accident m the Brunnerton coal mine has produced a wave of sympathy which has spread throughout New Zealand, and whose Widening circles /will reach the sister colonies and the Mother Country. Tt is at such times and on such occasions that the kinship of all humanity is demonstrated, and every heart will respond to the cry of Borrow and dis tress which reaches us from the scene of this, the most terrible mining disaster that has ever happened m New Zea land. Just, over seventeen years ago Otago was the scene of a similar calamity, which occurred at the Kai tangata coal mine, and forthwith throughout the colony all sorts- and conditions of men vied with each other m shewing practical sympathy by raising a fund for the relief of the widows and orphans. So generous was the response that ample provision was made, and we had been under the im pression that there was an invested surplus which would be available for the liviDg sufferers by the Brunnerton disaster. But if we correctly under* stand a telegram published elsewhere m this issue, the interest obtained from the investment of what remains of the Kaitangata Fund is all required for the payment of allowances to the bene ficiaries, and is, indeed, inadequate, the capital sum having to be entrenched upon for the purpose. Under these circumstances an entirely new fund must be raised to meet the present case, and quite as large, >or oven a larger sum of money will be required, seeing that the number of victims at Brunnerton is, it is to be feared, double that of those who perished at Kaitan gata. The public benevolence will, we feel sure, be fully equal to the call, and already generous-hearted people *re _ bestirring themselves at Christcburch and elsewhere, and Aahburton will certainly not be lacking. The As sociated Fire Brigades Committee have nobly led the -way with a donation of £100, with a promptitude and liber ality which does them credit, and already the Mayor of the Cathedral 'City is arranging ior a public meeting to consider the raising of funds. Sor row and sympathy .are general, and practical aid will be assuredly forth coming. This is as it should be, and the darkness of the calamity is light tened, so far as it is possible to lighten it, by the noble conduct of those, the Premier among them, who, at the risk of their own lives, are engaged m the endeavor to extricate the entombed men. Unhappily there seems to be no hope of any of them being alive, but it may ev«n yet be possible that some have escaped death. There will, of ,course, be an enquiry as to the precise w»y m whioh the calamity wu brought

ibout. The prime cause was evidently I m outbreak of fire-damp Just as m the ) Kaitangata case, but whether the | ancovering of a Davy lamp, or the f lighting of a pipe, orother circumstance « ; precipitated the explosion is not known j ' as yet, and will perhaps, never be > known, unless happily some of the ] entombed men survive to tell the tale.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Farmers' column on fourth page. An A.P. meeting of the Orange Lodge is called for Thursday evening a 7.30. Excursion fare? for the Easter holidays are advertised m this issue by the Bail* way Department. Mr Esling, the chess champion of Vic toria, is at present on a visit bo this colony. Paper teeth are manufactured by a Lubeck dentist, One set have been m use for 13 years, and are as good as ever. The cricket match Canterbury v South Canterbury at Geraldtneyesterday resulted m a win for the South, the Boores being, Canterbury 126 ; S. Canterbury 139. Mr John MoLaohlan, M.H.R. for Ash burton, advertises his intention to address his constituents at Leeston, on Thursday, April 2, and at Methven on Saturday, April *. Our ntUßloal readers are reminded that the meeting of the Llederkrant and of those wishing to join, takes place at Mrs Bowman Fox's music rooms next Monday evening at 7.30. The Bishop of Christchuroh having called upon the members of the Church of England to give quickly to the relief of the sufferers by the recent disaster at Brnhnerton, collections will accordingly be taken up to-morrow m Sb Stephen's Church. A girl named Essie Mitchell, fourteen years of age, while attempting to jump off a steam tram aft Woolston yesterday morning, fell under the wheels of the last; car, and received injuries from which she died almost immediately, In France a tax of nine shillings per cyole is imposed. The revenue derived therefrom amounts to over £70,000 a year the local authorities only getting one* fourth, the balance going Into the coffers of the State. The Right Hon. Mr Chamberlain has announced that the British Government intend to appoint a small expert commis sion to examine the old age pension question from a financial point of view, and devise (if possible) a satisfactory scheme. The entries for the Amateur Cycling dab's Sports are not only satisfactorily numerous, but comprise the names of many of the best amateurs m Canterbury. The pedesbrian events are especially well filled, and Goodwin, the Australian walker, is among the number. Mr John Grigg, the Chairman of Directors of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, sonnded a note of warning on Friday as to the breeding m with merinos as likely to deteriorate the quality of the North Canterbury brand of mutton, which has hitherto stood so deservedly high m the London market. Pending the meeting of the Borough Council on Monday evening, the Mayor has opened subscription lists for the Brunnerton relief fund, and these were lying at all the Banks to-day. Something of a more extensive and systematic character will probably be resolved upon at Monday's meeting, President Cleveland has signed a pro clamation formally admitting Utah as a State to the American Union. The pro clamation, while not interfering with marriage ties already contracted under the system of polygamy, existing m the State during the rule of the Mormons, prohibits for tho future any man with a wife or wives marrying another woman. The annual harvest thanksgiving ; services of the Wesleyan Church will be held to-morrow. The Rev William Morley of Chris tchurch will be the special preacher, and all who know him will anticipate a setting forth of the greah ( verities of the Christian faith, worthy of the highest traditions of the pulpit. The I church is being chastely decorated for the j occasion.. . The Wesleyan fancy fair which opened to-day, was a successful affair. One side j of the Orange Hall was devoted to the sale of fancy goods, etc., while the other side was set apart for restaurant purposes. As restaurant-keepers the ladies succeeded admirably, and it was pleasing to nofce that they had plenty of guests. To-night there will be tableaux vivant* shown, and general an excellent entertainment given, so that the fair m the evening will be well worth a visit. Compressed air is now used on some American railroads to clean cushions, floors, and windows. The operation is described by an exchange; Car cleaning m the States is usually performed by women. Instead of broom, feather-duster and chamois skin, ' a hose, which contains compressed air, Is run into the car through the window or door, and the women, handling it as they would a garden hose sprinkling the grass, turn the jet of hissing [ air upon the plush cushions, and the dnst flies out. No whisk broom, willow paddle, leather strap, or beater, can get at the dust aB compressed air does. The jet searches every oraok and cranny and drives the dust from the very wood itself. Sometimes the women turn the air upon the window casing and m a jiffy it ii clean of dust.' Professor Davis and Madame Stella Davis announce their intention of giving one of their ** Fantasbiques " entertain ments m the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. The Dunedin Evening Star, a piper not. usually, given to romancing about travelling entertainers, says that the entertainment given by the Professor m that city on his opening night was both mystifying and amusing, and "proved his claim to rank as one of the . oleveresb Illusionists who have Waited the city." The. Star describes the performance at length and In detail, and truly the descrip tions given are of wonderfully clever and novel tricks, that of the " spoc ks " being especially so. Madame Stella Davis is a clever thought reader, and her part of the performance is quite as interesting, amusing, and clever as that of her hus band. The aotion by the Government for tresspass againso Tenetahi and others m reference to Little Barrier Island was concluded m Auckland on Tuesday, when J. Brown (Tenetahi's son) gave evidence I co the effect that he and the other defend -1 ants went to the Barrier to get their pigs and to proteot their crops. In giving judgment his Worship referred to the caretaker's statement that he had been instructed by Messrs Tole and McAliater to inform the natives that if they did not remove their pigs, etc. they would be prosecuted, and commented at porao length on the fact that the natives were now prosecuted for doing what they had been actually asked to do. The caretaker had given them notice to remove the pigs and they were at tho time of the alleged trespass doing so. To him Hie prosecu tion was inexplicable. Instead of prevent ing defendants from taking the pigs away they should have been assisted m every way. Tho case would be dismissed. Costs were refused.

The Longbeach Grain Case.

♦ — - Dunedin, March 27 Mr Justice Williams to-day gave a decision ill the caae of Fleming and Gilkison v Grigg. The plaintiffs had claimed £4000 for an alleged breach of agreement by Grigg to supply the plaintiff firm with 80,000 bushels of wheat at 2a 6d per bushel, and the jury gave a verdict for one farthing damages. The plaintiffs moved for a new trial. His Honour, m giving judgment, said that, apart from the question of acceptance, the telegrams fail to show the existenoe of a written offer made by defendant to the plaintiffs or to an agent on their behalf. The offer was asked for by W. Saunders, not as agent) for Fleming and Gilkison, bat as agent for the intending seller, and id was for warded. to him m that capacity. In order to show that there was a written offer to Fleming and Gilkison, it must appear either that the offer was addressed to theimelres, or was addressed to an agent acting, or purporting to act en their behalf at that time. Unless this can be made to appear, there is no written offer to the plaintiff, and such an offer is necessary to establish the plaintiff's case. The plaintiffs had failed to prove that the telegrams Bigned by W. launders were signed by him as their agent. The defendant is therefore entitled to judgment. Costs were granted as per scale.

INTERPROVINCCIAL.

JFir« at Hnntljr. Auckland, March 27 The residence of Mr Henry, a well-known farmer aft Buntly, has been destroyed by fire. At the time of the outbreak the members of the family were away milking. It is nob .known how the fire originated. The buildings were iasured for £150 and the fnrniture for £65. m the Alliance, The property destroyed is worth £400, House-breaking: A native named Ereute Panapa has been committed for trial for breaking and enter- \ ing at the Kawakawa hotel. There hare lately been two burglaries there. Mr Buxton set a trap composed of a native dye m the bar, with" the result that the Maori got his feet smeared with the dye, thus leading to his detection. ! Stnng-g-ltng- Clears I Two seamen of the Kakaia wore fined £25 for smuggling cigars and one £25 and six months for obstructing, and another £4 19s and coats or a month's imprisonment. The {Assault on Kr fish. Dunedin, March 28 In the assault case fl. H. Fish v Hardie a fine of £10 and costs was imposed. Notice of appeal was given.

The Boor Trade Difficulty.

A STRIKE AVERTED. The 1 following appears m this morning's Press:— Yesterday an arrangement was come to between the Federated Bootmakers' Union and the Manufacturers' Association, whereby the former withdraw their state ment, and accept that of the mannfac* tnrer ; s; Steps will be taken at once to get the matters m dispute before the Board of Conciliation. It is a matter for congratulation that what might hare reenlted m a serious in jury to a large and increasing industry has been averted.

The Floods on the West Coast.

; » (From » Conespondont Last Friday, the mail coach, driven by Mr Campbell, returning from Jackson's to the Bealey, got into trouble. While cross ing Kelly's Creek, the horse on the near side of the pole fell on his back, right across the pole, into the water. Thi3 was an unplea sant surprise to the passengers as the water was running rather fast, but there they had to remain until all the horses were re lieved from the coach »nd the fallen one got up. The drenched driver stuck to his post, got the horses yoked up again and pro ceeded safely to the Bealey where ha soon had his needs attended to. The Midland coach, driven by Mr Came* ron, got through all right. Mr O'Malley must have a good time of it at the Bealey hotel as five coaches pub up for the night here. On the same day Mr Hibbs, of Methven, while returning from hiß West Coast trip had just reached the top of the Otira Gorge when, at Top Creek, at the dividing-post, the horses bolted, throwing Mr Hibbs off the waggon. Fortunately young Dyer, son of Mr Dyer of the Otira Gorge hotel, was on horseback cose by at the time, and by his exertions the horses. were stopped: Mr Hibbs escaped with a bad shock, but was able to proceed homeward?.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I Wo do not hold ourselves responsible for the | Opinions axptessed by our correspondent* )

DROMORE SCHOOL TREAT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Will, you allow me apace m your valuable paper to say a few words concern ing the school treat at Dromore, m order to )eb the public know the way m which ifi was carried out. The children have been work* ing the whole year expecting to get a prize, only to find, when the time expired that they were deceived. On behalf of the lefctlera of Dromore and the public at large, I think it high time something was done to prevent this sort of thing going any further; Out of the money that waß collected from the four balls that ..were held at Dromore, the children did not get a single prize. Accord ing to the calculation of those at the head of affairs, two hundred people attended one ball. Providing one hundred paid out, of the two hundred that attended, that would be the sum of £12 103 ■ In years gone by we gave every child m the sohool a prize with less than that amount. The question is where is the balance gone to ? If any of the men m power would let the public know, I would be very much obliged to him. — lam, A Lover of Childrex.

RELIGION.

TO THE EDITOR, Sib, — I am indebted to your correspondent for bis answer to my question— " What is religion? Are not the writers he has quoted like those of whom the late Mr Spurgeon said, " They are like Gentiles m the temple of old; they see God afar off." If Compte's definition be correct that reli gion should be common Bense, is not the worship of humanity the worship of self. Coining to Mill's words, I cannot from them think religion an"d Christianity are one. The ideal he speaks of is nob that which John has m view when lie says, "The anointing ye have received abideth m yon." —I. John, 11—27. But I stand by the Bible. The first news of Christ's advent is "Glory to God." This first, then "Peace and good-will to men." The greater con tains the leas. Then, will "Deo Jurante" add to his kindness by giving not only me, but all your readers, his thoughts of what is meaat by keeping from the world. — i lam, etc., Bible Reader.

Italy and Abyssinia

♦— Cairo, March 27 It is reported that the Italian troops m Adowa are badly organised and with out discipline.

THE BRUNNERTON DISASTER.

Brunnbrton, March 27. 3.16 p.m. All lest night |the search party con tinued work .with untiring zeal. Mr Seddon arrived by special traiu m the evening, and Went to the face of the workings. His offer to work one shift was not accepted. Mr Stratford visited the mine under orders from the Defence Department, and placed Con stables Daniels and Scott m charge until Mr Gochrane, Government In spector arrives at midnight. The scene at the pit all eight was one never to be forgotton, the weary faces and leaden footsteps of broken hearted men and women who met you on every side asking, " Can they be living" or "Poor Jack" "Where is my Harry ?" The air m the mine in creased m foulness as the approach to ( the level became nearer, and was so gaseous as to knock strong men down. The whole populace seems unhinged, and passing along the street nothing but the piteous cries of women and children is to be heard. There are 66 miners entombed, on whom 200 women and children are dependent. 3.22 p.m. At 10 this morning the relief party had fought their way to the bottom level and at 11 a.m. the body of Heslin was recovered much charred. Shortly af terawrds the bodies of J. Patterson and J. Watchman were brought out. Another rush to the pit's mouth was the signal of still another victim being found, Paul Peillon, a Frenchman. The bodies did not seem much knocked about, and m the three cases the arms were m a defensive attitude, as if the poor fellows had bean trying to beat the fire-damp back. The relief party are at present engaged m the workings m the lower part of the mine. 3.30 p.m. Two more bodies have been recovered

Greymouth, Match 27 The rescue men at the mine con tinued their -work all through yester day. The work was continued without recovering any but the bodies of Parsous, Hall, Baxter, McDonald and Julian, till eight o'clock, -when the bodies of Patterson, Haslin, Watch man and Peillon were brought out. The rescuing men worked heroically m their endeavor to rescue those of their fellows who .were entombed. The further the mine was entered the more apparent it became that the force of the explosion was even greater than was surmised. The rails, trucks, and, m fact, everything m the mine -were very much shattered. The gas m the mine also got a deal worse as the men further advanced, and the shifts had to be shortened. There were not sufficient men for such exhaustive work, as they could not long bear up against the overpowering choke-damp, which prostrated the most robust m a short time, and it was a very pitiful sight to see those who had been overcome by the suffocating gas once more stagger to their feet to contribute to their last gasp to rescue their comrades. The scenes at the mouth of thr pit increased m sadness, the wives, sisters, mothers, 1 and children of those entombed staying at the mine all day and night, giving vent to their anguish, which was too great to be borne with any degree of .equanimity. Several of the bodies re covered were much shattered, and one had nearly every bone broken. It was with the greatest difficulty that some were recognised. So severe was the explosion that strong iron rails were twisted like matchwood, and iron trucks were smashed to fragments, the wheels being cut up and the axles bent and thrown m all directions. It can thus plainly be seen that poor human life had not a shadow of a chance m an affair of this kind. Some of the bodies were so mutilated and torn to pieces that they had to be identified by their wearing apparel. One man was identified by the cap he wore, being that \of the Salvation Army design. The belt of another was taken to several homes for recognition, and sights are being witnessed that cannot even be im agined except by those who have the painful lot to gaze^upon them. When the Premier arrived, heap pointed Messrs Scott and Daniel to take fall charge of the work till Mr Oochrane (Government Mine In spector) arrived, which was abont one a.m. He at once proceeded to the face of the brattice work, which was being pushed on as rapidly as possible, and by his calm exterior and know* ledge at once established confidence. Mr Scott then returned to Blackball, after having worked like a hero since his arrival. Several times he was -overcome by the after-damp, but with untiring energy and pluck again and again returned to direct operations. Mr Lindop, manager of the Westport mine, arrived at six o'clock this morning, and at once procaeded to the scene ot action. Messrs R. McKenzio, M.H.8., and Larsen, the Mayor, also arrived by the Manawatn m the evening. Twenty-five coal miners arrived from Westport to take part m tho work of rescue, and proceeded to Brunner by the 7 p.m. train. The Reefton train brrught down a large number to assist m the rescue. Mr O'Regan, M.H.R., was amongst the number, and worked hard at the mine. The Premier and seventy - eight miners from Kumara and twenty-four, from Rimu, and the members of the Hokitika fire brigada, proceeded to Brunner by special train at 2 p.m. ; They were all attired m working clothes, and had provided themselves with tools to help m rescuing the entombed men. Mr Bishop was on the scene to-day, having sufficiently recovered. Mr Scott was working at the face with a body of Kumara miners at 4 p.m. 1 Drs Morris and M,cßrearty are still at the mine, and have not had any rest since Thursday morning. The clergy of the various denominations stayed at the mine all day and night, trying to comfort the afflicted.

THE ASBBOBTQN CMARbIAtt : SAl v tfBDAY, MABCH 28, 189&



It will be Been by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailors and outfitters of Ashburfcon. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods , and their reduced prices should prove a great attraction to all who wish to prepare for WfyJteri— (Advt.)



The New Zealand Clothing Factory's Ashburton manager, Mr Alexander Hendry, has received from headquarters a grand selection of waterproof tweed patterns, and it must be said of the fabrics of which they are samples, that it will take all the skill of Home or foreign artizans to turn out anything superior. The New Zealand Cothing Factory was the first firm m this colony to manufacture waterproof clothing, and the prices of garments made to measure from the webs 6t which these patterns are samples, range from 32s 6d to 90s — waterproof coat , with deep cape, made to measure,— Advt . 3 IS6



The following are the names of the men whose bodies h^ve been recovered up to 9 p.m. :— W. Cunliffe, J. Morris, Geoffrey Geogehan, James Geogehan, Robert Duncan, William Hunter, Henry Denniston, Charles James, Paul Peillon, John Watchman,-Jphtt Patter* 5 son, Thomas Heslin, PatriofcMcDonitl<£ Henry Julias, Gbarlei Baxter, David.



Public notices. a . . " a ] OPENING TTP TVAILY t PENING UP JL/AILY 1 I AT! THE 8 NEW ZEALAND c CLOTHING FACTOBY, NEW GOODS ! FOB THE y WINTER SEASON. « ] THE BEST ASSORTMENT ( of i < SUPERIOR 1 BEADY-MADE CLOTHING ] IN THE DISTRICT.' t t New Hats, New Ties, j ] New Shirts. ( NEW ZEALAND I CLOTHING FACTORY, i ■ ■ i • ■ ( ABCADE HOUSE. > ■■ NEW AUTUMN HAT P NEW ;AUTCMN MILLINERY ■ -j "^EW DRESSES IN COLONIAL AND [SCOTCH TWEEDS, , : SERGES, Etc,/ . , ) NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH PBICES. SEE I WINDOWS SPECIAL DISPLAY Ashburton Drapery Company, BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. O HOOTING SEASON, 1896.- Bay your Guns, Ammunitlou, Etc., at J. W. Hardley/s. 3 79 Q.UNS ON HIRE; also Gun* thoroughly repaired, Pleaae forward early o avoid the rush.—.). W. Hardley. 380 ITIRESH Oysters to-night by express. U JEwrrr's, opposite Mail Office. 2 213 QKRVIO& In meraoriam of late H. Greenawat at Primitive Methodise Church on Sunday evening. Preacher — Rev J. Olphert. 3 210 'BPLKYaN Church, To-morrow.— Harvest Thanksgiving Services, Special Sermons by the Rev W. Morlby. of Chrlstchurch. Sti angers cordially invited. ' 3 205 ANTED TO UST, at WeTterfield— 400 Acres Good Tussock Feed, with or without Turnips, fenced and watered. For further particulars apply Mail Office. 3 208 WANTED— 1000 Visitors to Salvation Army Swiss Village, April 4 6, 6 and 7. Tickets 6d. Value of ticket given m Goods. - -3 1 15 ftOMFORTABLE Board and Lodging Vy with every home comfene, 16a per week; meals at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cap. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouse) Cameron street, Abhbur ton. 3 23 YOUNG Ladies' Journal for March, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Pohon?a EleotriC Belt, Petal Dost, etc — H. M Jones CXTHEN you are m Ohristchurch don'fc "* fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster lunch. Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co., Proprietors. 3 4 XUST Arrived. — A large variety of use tJ fnl and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be Bold at) and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. 1 s, _» TOfANTED Known— Just opening a ▼ fresh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of Drapery.— H. C. Segbrs, Melford House ■ WANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s i 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6cL— The Corner. W. H. Collier ! TI7ANTED Known— Great Reduction at YY Msllor's Cheap Boot. Sale. ANTED Knotfn— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known— Everybody to. roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Jjjnyr'n yonr time to buy. . ANTED Known— Speotaoles, jfiye Protectors, Goggles, Foldersyand everything In the, option li»e at S. Saxeks, Optician •, WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boot. Store. PAR kTOK Butter, Separator Butter. Finest Fern Leaf Separator Butter lid per lb, at Flktchbr Bros , East street, Ashbnrton. WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stools taking Boot Sale. OTHER People are getting Bargain! at Carson's Monster bale o; Bicycles," Glass, and China Why not You ? 1 84 ANTED* Known— Buots and Shoet from U 3i to 27s 6d — Mbllor'* Cheap Boot Sale. WANTfcD Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers ol Drapery, etc.— ;"H. O. Segers, Melforc 1 House MEN'S Bluchers 6s, a good Strong! Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice i assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— You save 5s m every pound if . you patronise; Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. ANTED Known— lf you hubs the Ohe*p Boot Sale you will be sorry.— Mellor's, Tancred Street. ! "PRESENTS, Presents— We are now -*-\ giving useful Presents to all Pur- Chasers of Drapery, etc.— H. C. Segers, Melford House \ITANTED Known— Newest Goods m vv , Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W H. Collier, The Corner. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes,- tan or black, 6s 6d.— Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. I rpEA, Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and J~ Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, m and lib packets and 551 b cases. They are without doubt some of the finest; : Teas m the market, and are specially I selected snd bulked m gardens for ourj own trade. — Fletcher Bbos., Cash 'i Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- I church. ' * \ WANTED Known— A Magnificent? Display of Ladies' Jacketß m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window.— Mitchell and- Turner. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapot! Suit for 27a 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Snits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's ANTED Known— Our Season's Drespes m all the New Colonial ! Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner. \k ■ ANTED Known— 6000 pairs of '' * Boots to be olßared m one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. XKT ANTED Known— That E. Mahood * " is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Orockery, and Glassware at as -reasonable a price as any other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Felephone No. 76. OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- rores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Mnslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., it Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. ANTED Known—We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Mellor's Clearing Boot Sale WANTEDKnown— Go toTHE Corner for Newest Styles In Drapery and



public Notices. 1 Success ! Success ! SUCCESS ! NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THE " Bff/ITE HOUs£ ' DESERVES II CHEAP GOODS opening everyday TT being now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place m Ashburton for Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, etc. therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wishes to sustain the confidence of those near and dear to them, by saving their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When m Pursuit of Cheap and Durable Goods look out Floor out i LOOK OUT! The Best Value m the Trade. * Compare a few of the "BLUE HOUSE" PBICES. White Calico Is lid, 2s lid, 3s 9d pw dozen iGrey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s lid worth 6s per dozen Art Mnslin 2s lid for 12yds— a marvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking 4s lid bed of 10 yards, worth double American Leather and Oil^Baize from 9d per yard 72 inch Twill Sheeting, 9£d per yard, plain, ditto, per yard B£d PRINTS, CAMBRICS, BLOCK- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most successfu season In these Goods, for the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." Ib so happens that all the low class Goods have been sold — the batter quali- ties only are In Stock ; therefore, Superior Goods at Low Class Prices. For instance — 9d DeUines now 4£d ; all Linen Blousings were Is 3d, now 7£d ; Zephyrs, Any shade, 3s 9d ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price 1* 9d now lOJd, any shade ; Beautiful Designs m all shades and qualities of Satteen, with the price cut fairly in'half. No two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS Jusfc opened a few more pieces o? Black Cashmere still 6s lid Dress. Be quick tor these, no need to overlook the luxury of mourning at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price] from] 4d per pair j Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is 6d, Silk Hose Is lid, Black and Navy Oufts and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY, MILLINERY MILLINERY. So Successful has been the "BLUE BOUSE " m this Department m almost j entirely clearing out their Summer Goods. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go ab nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; jnsb call and the price will delighc a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, etc., Must be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MERCERY DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation Is the footstool to fortune If you want a rig out, and have only about one third of what you Imagine it frill cost, don't wait until you have more money, bat find the •'BLUB HOUSE."; And there we will help you to solve the problem of how to live within your means and geb all you require. You won't get any credit, bub real red hot value. LOOK HERE- A Man s Salt any size for 14s 6d, a good Tweed Butt, 19s 9d, Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests lla 6d, Tweed Trousors from 5s lid, Serge Trousers from 4s 6d. The Wonder—* 1 BLUB HOUSE" Moles 3s lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, brown and drab from Is 61 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a " BLUE HOUSE " SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lid, B.C. Under Shirts and Pants Is 3d, Merino do Is lid, StroHg Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs now 9d, all Ties, Scarfs and Collars ab a cut m two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum Is bid square yard, Carpets Is lid BOOTS "&" SHOES ALL AT "BLUE HOUSE" PRICES. Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3s lid, be quick if you want a pair To Sbudy Economy and live within means, pay cash. If you wanb to come , Into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend a pound, then you enjoy yourself, because you have a holiday and save a day's wages THE "HEAP "BLUB HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street.



ALFORD FOREST ROAD. THE THREE SECTIONS adjoining Mr Meddina' property, offered by i auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers aro invited for these. Easy terms. • T. BULLOOK FOR SALE, ' GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, O».)Q A'ORES near Maronan, partly j »J*>O Fenced. Persons desirons of 3 Purchasing a block such as tho above, E »re invited to .inspect. Low Price "will, be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. Alto — . A n«ce little property of Fifty Acres with 1 Dwelling House and other improvements, - situated close to a school, Longbeach - iiatiict. T. BULLOCK. * .U LtflT -A Four-roomtd (CO'l TaGE % -V wirh. Verandah »ncl Scullery, good 'aookiAg bng«, / ' - t



TINWALD. T.S. 261, % acre, fronting Malcolm Street, not far from the Railway station. T. BOLLOCK. - . ■*- ■ - 1 1 'O LET, at a Low J(oni»l, tilu.p m X Triangln Buildings Utely occupied • by Mrs LittUjohn, Co«umlpr T. BULLOOK. X\T ANTED Known— That it i^ lament * * able to hear people atsk why lljoro Is so much trash m the Boot Trade now-a- -days ? Bub no wonder I 9ay. Th<«y mf*y strike their breastn and say, ' By our own fault, who bny such trash at cheap sates.' Though cheap, a profit must) be levied, and you don't get the worth of your money Bat yon have y«t a remedy by oaliing kt J. Moiaon. thePrem'erin thn Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing bcot [ can be got. Secure $<ood boots for winter , i r yonr feet will be wwt. Get your repairs i rone at oc*e or while you waif **, «J. [ Moison's Impermeable Boot Depdv ■¥■*** Auhburtoo, S 18?



Business Notices. JFIRtfl. FIRE. FIRE. G. J. NEILL BURNETT j STREET. | Salvage Btock -. ■ ■ § OPEN Tuesday and Wednesday rfIHESE GOODS MUST BE CLEARED to enable a settlement with Insurance Company. THE COMPANY'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE— " Everything Must be Sold." Will be closed on Thursday all d«y, and open again Friday and Saturday. 8. } S A L E X, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN JE iiiT ITR E ET, AT THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT* is to be seen the LARGEST ! and FINEST STOCK m the District of ( GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND E.P. » LADIES' AND GENTS .r..n .,^';v \v ; = \ GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. | WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, and double cases at 30s# . TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM 8. SAL EX, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JT. ST. COLLIER, ? "TEE CORNER/ An^ijm-'^ Novelties. n^HE MOST APPROVED STYLFS IN BRITISH AND COLONIAL DRESS FABRICS, TWEEDS, Etc., including a collection of Special Dresses — only one of each design. A Charming lot of FiencU and English MILLINER V, MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS, Etc., m the most Up-to-date styles. CHILDREN'S OL»»THT-KG 4 OLHaKS & WATKRPROOFF A SPECIALTY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S MACINTOSHES of the Latest Styles and Faultles9 Fit for "Winter Comfort. FLANNELS AND BLANKETS all bought before the recent advance m wool and are offering at old prices. Une of the Largest and Choicest Stocks m South Canterbury. \ POPULAR PRICES. Special line Gents' All Wool Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers—all sizes — 7s 6d pair W/ H. Collier, ■ ■ ■'-■■*■ ■*!■.■'''■•.-$- fefc T ? E CORNER. LmMim and son, •BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), "niOYOLESof every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and D Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As we have a large Stock on band, we have determined to give our Patrons the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine It is to your advantage to purchase your Bike from a LOCAL MANUFACTURES. All kiudi of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Dunlops (Detachable) Utjmm.— TO SPoI^TbMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IF your Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A LAUGE STICK UF FITTINGS IN STOCK. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. landeTls'lnd son, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (awt'.Club.)