The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1896.

The result of a most interesting experi ment m the direction of the municipa-

lisation of the liquor A municipal traffic has just been public house, ascertained after a trial

of many months. The ,1 experiment has been made by Mr Lees, secretary to the water department of the Birmingham Corporation. Accord ing to the instructions of the corpora tion a public house was opened m September 1894, at Elan village, 'for th« purpose of catering for the wants of several hundred men and their families. The rules of manage ment were decidedly stringent, and the success of the public-house is therefore all the more important. The publichouee is opened daily between the hours of 12 and 2 p.m., for one hour and a half only ; and for the whole time m the evening between 5.30 and 9 o'clock. On Sundays it remains cloßed all day, but on Saturdays it remains open from 1 o'clock to 9 o'clock. Women are not allowed m the bar at any time under any pretext whatever, men only over 18 years of age being permitted to drink m the bar. No woman under the age of 21 years, or boy under the age of 16 years, is served with beer at the jug department. jNo person is supplied with more than one quart of liquor at the morning hour, whilst but two quarts may be con sumed ok the premises m the evening. Only village inhabitants are allowed to freely enter the publichouse, but strangers may do so with a written order, which is easily obtainable. It will be at once conceded that the municipal publichouse was started at a great disadvantage, there being an ordinary establishment conducted on the usual lines a few hundred yards off. Mr Lees conferred with men of experience m the v trade " before the house was duly established, and a qualified publichouse manager was appointed to conduct the business on behalf of the corporation. He has fully entered into the spirit of the municipal experiment, and quite under stands that he is thought no more highly of if his sales are high than if they are low, whereas, should there be any drunkenness or disturbance, he is held responsible for it. There has, however, been no difficulty at all of this description, and publicans them selves even admit the satisfactory nature of the undertaking. The takings, of course, have varied very considerably— from £20 to £70 a week. The trade of the other public house has fallen off very considerably since the establishment of the munici pal public bouse, by far the greater part of the drink now consumed m the village being purchased from tbe corporation house. The net profits for the first half-year were as high as £140 and they have since been increasing. The profits are devoted to the maintenance of a reading and recrea tion room, which is distinct from the publichouse, and this has been proved to minimise the drinking — one of the principal objects of the experiment. There are bagatelle tables and various methods of amusement to be had, and the publichouse is now regarded with considerable friendliness by almost every inhabitant of the village. Much good has been done for the sooial benefit of the inhabitants out of the profits, which is greatly appreciated. This publichouse is being conducted on lines similar to those advocated by the Bishop of Chester, and is the only one m the country. In concluding his report on tbe result of tbe experiment Mr Lees says : — " Individually lam a total abstainer, but I am perfectly certain that we are serving the interests of temperance far better m providing wholesome liquor, under proper regula tions, than we should be did we attempt to prohibit the traffic altogether, leaving it to be conducted m the usual way."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial news and other reading matter on fourth page.

Mr W. S. Maslin, M.H.R., speaks a Tihwald this evening. .

Boys wishing to enter the Royal Navy are requested to communicate with Mr Mainwaring or Mr Braddell at once.

The Otago Daihj Times says it is pro bable that Parliament will be summoned for despatch of business m the second week m June.

Mr R. E. Bannister, of the Evening Post, has been appointed agent for Williamson and Muegrove m succession to the late Mr E. T. Gillon.

The Ashburton Hounds will meet at the Winslow Hotel on Saturday, May 2, instead of on Thursday, as previously advertised.

A sheep train passed north lasb night, drawn by two engines, and carrying equal to 47 trucks of sheep, or nearly 3000. The sheep were oonsigned to Addlngton.

At the Auckland Police Court yester day, Arbhur Mines, Roberb Lloyd, Robert Ramsay, Frank Williams, Thomas Hnrighb, and James Williams pleaded guilty to having travelled by the Waihora from Sydney to Auckland without having paid their fares. Accused gave varied excuses m atonement for the offence, the prinoipal one being thab they saw nothing bub starvation before them if they re mained m Sydney. One of the accused, evidently with the gift of originality, said ha came on board drunk, and the boat left the wharf before he could get off. Each accused was fined £2 ss, the Amount of the fare, with the option of fourteen days m gaol.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Mr F. Evarson, who is engaged m the fishing Industry at Napier, has purchased the yacht Wenona, and contends to convert her into a trawler. He has now two steam trawlers at work off Napier, and has made arrangements for extending his operations at an early date. He believes that a public fish market m Wellington would prove a pro fitable investment, and he feels certain that he would find no greab difficulty m keeping it regularly supplied. It is his intention to start one of his trawlers at work off Wairau, Marlborough, and It is probable that he will Also go m for trawl ing m Wellington, Akaroa and Lyttelton hirbtnre, i

A a showing the high rates charged on the Ota^o Central railway, the Dunstan Times learna that Matakanui station save 13s 2i per ton for scoured wool and 6 > 7d for greasy wool by sending direct by wag gon to Dunedin instead of by railway.

Mr Greenfield, S M., Wellington, has again declined to admit to bail Mrs Camille Locher, who was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to murder Mr George Norbury m Bar court's auction rooms some time since.

We traders' smd, from enquiries made last night, that Messrs Hanmer and Graves havo purchi«»ed the whole of the Waimate estate wheat, some 30,000 bushels, at a price which is satisfactory 10 the growers, and we hope will turn out the name to the purchasers.

The telephone wire to Laghmor Station was completed yesterday, and connection established with the Ashburton exchange. Mr Buckley's number is 85. We under stand that four other new subscribers are anxiously awaiting the arrival of telephones from Wellington.

When thesteamei Ovalau, which arrived ab Sydney reoan.ly, left F.ji, rumours, which appear to have some foundation m fact, were ourrent that an English Com pany was being formed for the expressed objeob of buying out the German plan tation companies m Samoa and Tonga It is said that Sir John Thurston has been instrumental m initiating the movement.

Mr John Orr writes to say his stable was not destroyed by fire on Sunday, It was only damaged to the extent of about £5. He adds that the fire had a good hold, but thanks to the valuable assistance of a son of Mr John Hepburn, who was passing at the time the fire was gob out. The principal loss was m the Id jury to a valuable horse and harness,

In answer to a requisition signed by 260 gentlemen asking him to address a public meeting m Invercargil, Captain Russell writes :— " Please assure the gen tlemen signing the requisition that I shall have much pleasure m doing bo. It will be during (he month of May, the precise date I cannot at present settle, as my engagements are numerous, and will hare to be arranged so as not to Interfere one with another."

A nasty accident occurred last night m East street. Mrs Shearman and Miss Shearman were being driven In a light vehicle by Mr John Shearman to the express. Just opposite Mr Flower's residence, a man named John Laffy, who was riding a fast trotter, ran into them. The occupants of the trap were thrown out. Mr Shearman received a nasty kick, and Mrs Shearman, who was thrown under the trap, was ran over by one of the wheels, but it was learned last night she was not seriously hurt. The rider of the trotter had the shaft) of the trap pass between the horse's side and the saddle girth, which gave way and he was pitched on the road, ft appears Laffy's attention was being bestowed at the time of the accident upon a cyclist who was following, — hence the collision.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday, April 24. Present— Messrs E. Gates (chairman) J.Heaelfcine, J. Clark, T. Williams, and D. Teppetb. Correspondence was received from the Commissioner of Taxes re application for subsidy ; from Mrs Reid re valuation —the value was ordered to be reduced ; from Mr W. J. Healy applying to have his name pat on the roll for certain properties — alteration was ordered to be made on the valuation roll. It was reported that the bridge at McLean's crossing was approaching completion. The construction of a ford near Johnstone Street was deferred. It was decided to patch the South Road with shingle. Mr Primmer's tender for lease of R.S. 2120 was accepted, subject to conditions of leasa being complied with. Discussion on some minor matters ensued, and after passing accounts amounting to £38 143 and 6d, the meeting adjourned.

Holloway's Pills.— Sudden transitions from heat to cold, or from raw inclement leather to oppressive climate, favor the de velopment of manifold diseases, which may m most instances be checked and rendered abortive by an early resort to these purifying, regulating and strengthening pills. This well-known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and easy remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which unhealthy climates, rapid changes, or dietetic errors, can engender, and effectually removes any weakness that self-indulgent habits may have induced, m all apathy, listlessness, and restlessness, Holloway's Pills will prove es pecially serviceable m begetting the vivacity of mind and body appreciated by both sound and sick.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondent?)

THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS MEETING.

TO SHE EDITOR.

Sir,— Aa my speech at the Bible m Schools meeting was a written one, I may be allowed I trust to give a verbatim report of that portion of it to which your annoymous correspondent, "Parent," alludes. I did not Bay " the principles of morality were en dangered by our education system," although I am accredited with it by what is manifestly a reporter's gloss. These are my exact words : — " There is no exaggerating the im portance of the question before us to-nightt Tremendous issues are at stake m the future condition of New Zealand, and it-is well for us to remember that the grandeur,, the strength, and the dignity of a great race can only be laid on deep rooted principles, and these religious principles. We all admit the excellence of the present system of edu cation, as far as mutual instruction goes ; but religion, (i.c , moral culture) is as neces sary as our daily bread, and to ignore it m our public schools is an outrage on human nature. We want more than mere instruc tion, we desire education. Children are not machines to be orammed with knowledge ; but human beings having a moral as well as an intellectual, or even a physical Bide. To develope his head and leave his heart un trained curaes rather than blesses. We de sire education m its fullest sense, which in cludes a recognition of God and God's laws as revealed m His word." I need nob quote any further as enough haß been given to show that I did not make any such statement as that attributed to me. Had I done so I should have justly merited the lash of even an anonymous writer. — I am, etc., Thomas A, Hamilton. TO THE EDITOR. . Sir, — In answer to " Parent's " assertion that the desire of the speakers at Thursday's meeting is to introduce denominationalism into the schools under the guise of a Sci ipture Text-book, it is sufficient to call attention to the fact that no Protestant body m New Zealand has any intention of approaching the Government and asking grants m aid for denominational schools. If "Parent" had been present at the meeting he would have heard the Bishop of Christohurch say that those who advocated the introduction of the Text-book- cut the ground of denomi nationalism from under their feet. If they got the Text-book they could not possibly ask for denominational grants. — I am etc., G. B. INGLIS.

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH RAKAIA— MONDAY.

(Before Mr L. Oxley, J.P.)

Drunkenness — Martin Crowe was charged with being drunk and incapable m Orldland Street on Sunday. The constable's evidence was to the effect that accused was picked up from a water race, wet through, on Sunday night. Fined 10s and costs. Accused stated where he had obtained Hqucr.

MAYFIELD.

From Our Correspondent

Very rough weather has prevailed for about five or six weeks, but now it seems to have cleared up for a while. We have a better strike of grass new than we had m spring, and if frost keeps off for a while longer, till the grass hardens a little, it will laave the feed hard and freah for winter. Many farmers here have kept their oats for chaff, owing to that being at a good price, but I am sorry to bear that Mr Burgess' chaffcutter has met with ] an accident. It appears that the belt that drives the governors came off, and let the engine rotate at a great speed. The driver, being at the ohaffcutter, could not stop it at once, and while going at such a furious rate the knife wheel went to pieces and smashed through the box, and I broke several other castings. Pieces went j through a two-inch board, and some pieces were picked up three or four chains off. It was a very narrow eeoape for the men, but fortunately no one happened to be hit with the pieces, or else they could nob have escaped being killed. The accident will cause a serious delay m the work, which will be a loss to Mr Burgess nnd the men, as well as inconvenience to farmers, besides about £8 for repairs. Bub If the castings are promptly forwarded the machine will be working again about Tuesday. We find ib a convenience to have the chaff cutter plant owned by a man m the district, which has brought all the district work to one machine, <

April 25.

An Undesirable Immi grant.

Wellington, April 27 A man named Robert Livingstone, who was before the Court on a charge of stealing hn oilskin coat, said he had been confined m a Melbourne lunatic asylum, whence he was discharged as cured. Thence he was Bent to Sydney m a Huddart Parker boat, and that Company had to find a bond for £500 for his maintenance, as within two days of his arrival he again showed signs of insanity . Then, according to Livingstone, the Com pany persuaded him to go to New Zealand, where a bond of only £100 is required. At Christchuroh he was placed m the Sunny side Asylum, and the Company refused to take him back either to Sydney or to Mel bourne. He came up here, and informed Inspector Pender he was going to commit a theft m order to bring out the faots. Mr Murrell, Huddart Parker's agent, told a representative of the Post, who interviewed him on the subject, that they had tried to get the man to return from Sydney to Mcl , bourne, but he refused. The Company would now probably have to pay for his maintenance. They would like to send him back to Melbourne, but he wanted to go to Sydney. If they shipped him they could not prevent him landing at Sydney or Hobart, and so the Company found them selves quite unable to get rid of him. The case is now being considered by the Mel bourne Shipowners' Association: Mr Murrell thinks there should be a provision giving the Government power to send any lunatic back to the place he came from.

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN

BRUTAL MURDER.

Sydney, April 27 At the inquest on the body of the woman Love, the evidence disclosed the fact that she had been shot through the head prior to being struck by the axe. This afternoon the husband was discovered hiding m the disused chimney of a brickworks, a short dis tance from the scene of the murder. He was covered with blood, and had a bullet wound behind his ear. A loaded revolver was found m his pocket, and he stated he hud attempted suicide. Although weak from the loss of blood and the want of food bis con dition is not considered dangerous. STATE BANK IN VICTORIA. Melboubne, April 27 The Premier is preparing a Bill which he intends to introduce m the next sessioii of Parliament, providing for the establishment of a State Bank on the Credit Foncier system. He states that he is fully convinced of the practicability of a State Bank within certain limits. A CORDITE FACTORY. As the result of enquiries m Eng land, Colonel Harmon, the military adviser, has advised the Government, at a cost of £30,000 to £35,000, to establish a cordite factory m Australia. The previous estimate of the colonial authorities was from £6000 to £7000.

THIS SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

Capetown, April 27 The residents of Buluwayo watched Saturday's engagement. The rebels attacked m crescent form similar to the Zulus, but were driven into the bush. Massed on a ridge the Hotch ki«is and Maxim guns caused great havoc, and skirmishers completed the defeat, after a desperate struggle. The attack was intended as a crushing blow on Buluwayo. The rebels lost 500, the British 2.

Pretoria, April 27 President Kruger objects to a dis cussion on the question of reforms, on the ground that Great Britain cannot interfere, and if the latte? is unwilling to discuss a revision of the convention without reforms, he prefers that matters should remain unchanged. Eeferring to the demand for an in demnity for Dr. Jameson's raid, he states that he does not require a guarantee against any foreign attack. The acceptance of the Transvaal as the basis of the discussion of the matter would faciliate his visit to England, but at present it was necessary to postpone it.

Capetown, April 27 After the fight the Umguzu river was red with blood. Four thousand natives are assembled at Maven. The garrison at Gwelo is waiting for re inforcements before attacking.

MOUNT SOMERS.

NEW COAL MINE.

(By Our Own Correspondent) A trip to Mount Somers would not be complete without visiting the local indus tries. First on the list to be Doticed is the coal mine, now under the proprietorship of Mr George Park, besides one's cariosity was whetted by rumors that a new mine had been recently opened, the coal turning out very superior to that obtained m the old mine. Arrangements were made to proceed the following morning, m which the party was joined by Mr Webster, who has wool acouring works at Tinwald and Hakatero. Our company were off at 9 a.m. sharp, the morning bright and fresh, with a dear sky overhead. Our road from the township takes us up the Ashburton Gorge, the road running through Mr A. B. Peaches station. On our right as we proceed is Mounb Somers close by, towering heaven ward, and snow clad to the waist. From its side, a long continuous spur runs right up the gorge, pierced by valleys filled witH o?haifb d? thwe "° to be seen a lot ance, and looking m fin^conlitiont^And J^alm- re , member «"» &»e sheep sent to the Addzngton market from Mr Peaohe's hZHSfS? h no $ Mto »«fced, when feed was to be seen m abundance, and m contrast to the bareness of the plains below. Away on the left and m the background are to be seen the downs of Messrs Peter and Wright, where some good results have been obtained m cropping. In the intervening fiat the Ashburton river is to be seen winding its way, and amongst its pools are many fine trout, which attract local anglers. As we proceed, the gorge narrows and, rising on the spur of a hill opposite Mr Barber's station, a very pretty ecsne greets the eye* From this eminence of some few hundred feet, we view a large valley through which winds the river. Ita ripples over the shallows are the only sounds to be heard m the reigning quietness of the surrounding country. Beyond is Mr T. Harrison's homestead— Stourfield— and the Clent Hills right opposite us, while extending up the extreme corner of the valley behind Harrison's is the Mount Possession station, and a plantation of. trees dimly seen marks the residence of the company's manager, Mr Johnston. While admiring the fine scenery we rapidly approach our destina tion, which iB the coal mine, m a valley near the base of Clent Hills. The ooal mine is three-quarters of a mile up the valley, and we took just an hour m reaching it. There are two workings m the hillside some dis tance apart, the higher one being the old mine; whence supplies were drawn to put on the market. The face of these workings had been quite forty yards, but is now two* thirds blocked with enormous slips from the hill above, loosened by the severe frosts and rain of last winter* Two tunnels are still open on the right, which lead to a perfect network of workings into the hill side, ex* tending, we were informed, about three miles if tallied up* To view these old work ings we venture armed with candles, guided by Mr Park. The blaokness is so intense that it takes some ten minutes for the eye to become accustomed to the gloom. During the elapse of the interval the bumping of a head m stumbling over a lamp of coal is a frequent incident. In some parts, whence the coal had been taken, there are great chambers, sufficiently large to contain a two roomed cottage. The misfortune of the heavy slips necessitated either great expense m the removal of the debris or the open ing of a new mine — no small matter. Mr Park, who is an old West Coast pros* pector, spent a good deal of time m prospect ing the vicinity very carefully, and selected a spot on the hill side, some distance lower

down the valley. In opening a new mine Mr Park profited by past experiences. He has avoided great expense by making the new mine mostly face or open air working, with part tunnelling. To gel at the coal the covering of earth, etc., had to be removed.

It is known as stripping—and is done by meaoß of sluicing by hydraulic pressure. Water for this purpose is brought down by a water race near the ridge of the bill to a spot liO feet above the mine, thence by & large canvas hose, supplying a splendid pressure. By this means the water is directed through a nozzle and plays on the face m sections, from which is laid on sluice boxes that carry the debris away, and the coal seam is laid bare. As much as twenty tons of stuff can be removed per hour by the above means. The owner intends piping the water from whence the supply is drawn, when it is estimated about seventy tons can be sluiced per hour. The seam of coal found m the new mine is forty feet, and as the working is extended into the hill the seam will become deeper. From the front of the face stripping has already been done suffi ciently to expose 1000 cons of coal. The face of the seam is thirty feet wide ; on the left of it a tunnel has already been com menced and is m fifty feet, enabling work to be carried on during wet weather. Fire clay is also found m large quantities — not present m the old mme — and the quality is excellent. For want of an outlet at present it is cast aside. Immediately beside the workings are trollies to convey coal. They are ran down an incline of some fifty yards m length to a platform, then tipped similarly to a tip dray— the coal falling into tracks below, ready to be run down to the Mount Somers railway station. The tram* way which coaveys the coal is the property of the Ashburten County Council, and is eight miles long, and is at present leased- by Mr A. E. Peaohe. The grade of the line from pit to railway station is a continual in* cline — m some places undulating — and is more than sufficient for the line of trucks to run the whole distance, only a brakesman being required. To return the trucks to the pit it is necessary to haul them by horses. Sight-seeing finished, it would never do . to return m the orthodox manner by trap and horse when the experience of a switch* back railway exeending for ten miles is to be had. Once on the trolly with Mr Park at the brake we soon speed homeward. The pace is swift, and a slight desire lingers i about one for terra firma as the trolly speeds down the inclines. The . rattle on the rails, losing one's breath, and holding on tight, are really not good for the nerves, as the speed attainable varies up to twenty miles an hour on this Bmall trolly. How ever, home is soon reached safely, and yet, as one said, the exhilarating and exciting experiences of a trolly ride from the mine should not be missed. Regarding the quality of the new coal, the prospects are excellent. . It is brighter m appearance and much harder than the lignite from the old mine, burns with a good flame and is very heating. Since it has been placed on the market there has been a

general expansion m the demand, and those ia the trade who have not stocked hitherto are now sending m orders. As the coal be* comes more widely known there is every prospect of the output at the mine being greatly increased and repaying the enter* prising proprietor for his pluck and energy .m expending a large amount of sapital m furtherance of coal mining. The consump tion locally has increased, and is still doing so; and enquiries at several leading establish* ments where it is used elicit the information that they intend to use it m future*

THE. ASHBURTQN GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, AfcßlL 28, 189.6J



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It will be seen 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 Ashburton. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods and their reduced prioes should prove a great attraction to all who wish to prepare for winter,— (Advt.)



attention is drawn to the facb that Messrs L. F. Andre wes and Co., stationers and booksellers, are holding an extensive clearing sale. Those who have nob already visited the premises are re- commended to do so without delay. A look ab the windows and doors of the firm will convlnoe any intending buyers. "rAVTSt I



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Wanted. WABOO ! THE CORE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 ( jU ANTED Xnowu— Kveryb dy to roll m up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. - — - — ' _____ \\! ANTED Known— The ' Economic ! "' Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. Collier, OYt-TERS, W»!d Rabbits Groper, Ling, Moki, Rurk Cd, Blue Cod, Smoked WareLou, a Sutherland's, Tancred Screet, WANTED — Eggs m aay quantity must be quite fresh. We are also buyers of good Beeswax m small or large quantities.— Fletcher Bros , East Street. Ashburton. public Notices. —OPENED UP— Q TRUNKS MEN'S, YOUTHS' AM) BOYS' BOOTS AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Keeping a GOOD ARTICLE, and we intend to Retain ib. The Goods are all marked m Plain Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. & Trunks GENTLEMEN'S BALMORALS, Sown, at prices that will pay you to in- spect and Buy] TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FORsYOUR NBXT4PAIR OF fc BOOTS ALEX* HENDRY, Manager. THE WONDERFUL SERGE IN NAVYBLACK, MAROON, MYRTLE AND GREY* ADDRESS LENGTHKFOR 6s link _____ •*.■■ ■■••'•''■ i". LIDIES 1 JACKETS from Os Jld, NEWEST GOODS. [M OST Stylish and Cheapest Millinery ■"•*- m Ashburton. EVERYTHING NEW AND FRESH A0? LOWEST CASH PRICES. Ashburton Drapery Company, Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners and Dress- makers, Arcade House. HAVELOCK STREET, — CASH — GRAIN & PRODUCE STORE I HAVE to express appreciation of the manner m which my numerous Friends and the Public of Ashburtou generally, have m the past extended to me such liberal support, md I take this opportunity of soliciting a continuance of their valued patronage. Amongab other commodities, my stock includes : — FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, CRUSHED OATS, STRAW & OATSHEAP CHAFF, CAPE BARLEY, GOLDJN TARES, ONIONS, LINSEED, KXC, E»O< POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! POT PLANTS, BULBS, AND FERNS. Customers may depend on receiving prompt attention to orders, and every effort) will be made to give both large and small purohastrs perfect satisfaction. J". Thomas, P R O DUOE DEALER, HAVELOOK STREET. 4 172 WANTED Known— That E. Mahood is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable aprioeasftny other house m the trade Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76,



Wanted. IV' ANTED, Mart McLachlan to' * know Letter aw<*lts her at Post Office from Mrs* Vt hittingtoh, Cheviot. 4 207 rOST, by young woman, Parse con- Ji tainlng £3 10s— alUhehad. Finder wi'l receive £1 reward on leaving sarae at • MiiL Office. 4 210 WAN TED, a Boy to milk, drive, and tnsike himself generally osoful. Apply to Mr Andrew Orr. 4 213 i V l7 ANTED -Respectable, tidy, willing ; V f ■ Oirl for Domesiic Work- Apply by letter only with references At It, Post Office 4 206 ANTED — Dressmaking or Plain Sewing by day. For particulars apply Mrs Cullen, Burnett street. 4 209 JUST Received — Case English and American Harness, besb quality ; alao second-hand English Saddle, best maker, for sale cheap.— ft. Oookson, Livery Stables, Wills street. 4 212 iniIESH Oysters, Crayfish, and any jj quantity of fresh Fish, To-night* No paff.— Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. Haras wanted iv any quantity. 4 208 WANTED— Fresh Butter.Eggs, Bees- wax, Potatoes, Bacon, Pigs, etc. Top prices given for prime quality. — Cabson & Co. 4 59 OOE oat for "All Nations Fair," Oddfellows' Hall, May 14, 15. and 16. Greek, Italian, Spanish, and Swiss maidens. 4 19S WANTED Known — That Smith Mackwell makes, repairs, and re-covers Umbrellas and Parasols at Lower East Street, Ashburron. No persons employed to canvass or collect Umbrellas at the door. 4 144 FOOTBALLS, various sizes. Chil- dren's Footballs from 2s 6d ; new stock. New Games for winter evenings. New lines m Fancy Crockery, chaste and pretty. New Books and Stationery. Lowest cash prices. — H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huitam, having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refresh* ment Booms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the oomf orts of a home. 4 196 Board and Lodging \j with every home comfozt, 16s per week; meals at all hours, Is; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late Lyttelton Boardinghouse) Cameron street, Abhbnr ton. 3 23 WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheap Boot Sale yoa will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. \\l ANTED Known— Go toTHEOoRNER VV for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— Luge delivery of the * Economic ' Kid Glovei, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — VV H. Collier. WANTED Known—We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale WANTED Known—Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the greab advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner l*/ ANTED Known— Buota and Shoes VV from la 3i to 27s 6d.— Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. \fj ANTED Known— 6o pairs Ladies *V and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr 10 136 WAITED Known — Great Reduction at Mellor's Cheap Boot Pale. WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on view. See window. — Mitchell and. Turner. ANTED Known — 6000 pairs o! Boots and thoes to pick from. Mellor s Groat Boot Sale. OLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapot Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cl Bared In one month. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6d. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. rXTHBN you are m Christchuroh don't *» fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. I Proprietors. 3 4 WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling.— Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale. , tlt / ANTED Known— Our Season's VV Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner \I / ANTED— A few Tons of Prime Oat V> Sheaf Chaff. Apply, with samples and price, to Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. > WANTED Known.— The popular Tea and Coffee Rooms, 131 Llohfield street, Christchurch, late Rundle's. Tea and Coffee Id per cup. Bread and Butter 2d per plate. Ham, Hot Pies, and Pastry, Scones, Buns, etc. — M. Cooke, Proprie- tress. 3 243 REAT SALE NOW ON ab~L. F. ANDREWES & Co. £30C0 worth of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Music, &c, to be sold this month regard- less of cost. Sale now on at L. F. Andbewes & Co, Stationers' H>Ul. 425 OWN Make m bitfies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Fl:inn«letiofl, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs alcorjss new shop, BakerY Buildinea. "I UST Arrived. — A large variety of use (/ fal and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot ovei one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold an and under ordinary cost orioe afa Mrs Alcorn's. AIT ANTED Known— That it U lamen t * * able to hear people aek why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade now-a- -days 1 But no wonder I say. Thdy m^y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap salesi' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money But you have yet a remedy by calling at J . Molson* the Premier m the Boob Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots, for winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. MoisoN'if Impermeable Boot Depdb, East Street?, Aehburton. 8 137



Business Notices. NOTICE, YOUR ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING :- -1 S tbe BepresenUUve of my Foglish Agents is at present m the Colonj, and will be goiDg Home shortly, I am now taking orders for the BEPL&CING of any parts of BROKEN SETS m CHINA, or GLASSWARE. A Cup, 6«ncer, PUto, etc., of any description or design replaced by leaving the broken parts or a sound one as a sample. Any Glasi or China Dishes belonging to Electro-plated or Silver ware can be made to order. KINDLY IiBAVE YOUB ORDISRB 2HIB WElfiK IF POSSIBLE. 8. BALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. April 27, 1896. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY "LAXTON'S NOBLE." THIS new Strawberry bas established itself m the Home market ss the Very Best Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit fs large, firm, and handsome, tbe bright crimson scarlet barms weighing as high as 2oa each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides these recommendations, "TH X NOBLE " is one of tne eariieft fruiting strawberries, and wo have no hesitation m iaying that it fs undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The following is extracted from the Otago Witnets of January 2, 1896 : " N^ew Strawberry: "Ltxton's Noble"—- . . This strawberry, excels both m Bfee, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m Neyr^Zeajand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess qfr^Bembroke to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the sise of an ap^e. They were eaid to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit .arrived m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, epsaklng well both for the paokiog and the travelling qualities of the tories. On the average tbe berries weighed 2ofc each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. * . "Laxton'e Noble" Strawberry comes e»rfy into bearing^ and is a very lwavy beirer, and it shnnld be very serviceable for any cottager with small garden space or for market gardener*, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit, Sir Baanet has on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten la'ge berries, averaging, s»y, 2'B each. T««y are fine handsome berries, and of good tra^ellins qualities." As Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per DQzen ;. 40s per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Ohristchurch for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kereaeo'*. Kerosene, Kerosene. 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We have m stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 degrees tire test. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best light-giving oils m the m*rket. ' s Cream of rarc^r. 4 ream of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs. We hay« just redeived half a ton of Pure Cream of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Beat procurable, aad having bought it before the rise ie the Honie market, we are enableti to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. toffee. Coffee Coffee* We are giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beana are selected with the greatest care a*nd freshly roasted and ground on our premises by the most approved machinery. We can recommend it with th« greatest of confidence as Superior to any other Coffee m the market. Give it a trial and you will use no other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m »ny quantity, at Highest Market Bate?. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to — — -O". * m FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STB SET, ASHBU R T O,N, 'i * ■ and High street, Christchurch. Tbixphorb 24 Box 67 A. J. Artistic and Economical House- Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made bis stock m all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM^ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOXERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J- WHITE Invite* all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES FUBNIBHIBD, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE -..--.- fJ t° KOUR ROOMS ... .- - - - - fij£iw? feW; ROOMS, from ... ~ .- »• - *2?*lS SIX ROOMS _ - - — — - 400 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY fVA# A^P ST. ABAPBI IREJST9, OHRISTOHUROH