LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The effective strength of the British Army is 222,151, the highest yet reached. A report of the Rifle Association meeting at Oamaru will be found on oar fourth page. An eagle standing 3f fa high, and measur ing 7ft aoross the wings, has been shot near Liverpool. . At the polo tournament at Palmerston North on Thurday, Chriatchurch beat Hawked Bay easily, scoring 11 goals to 3. A widow named Causier has died near Droitwlch, m her 102 nd year. The local register shows that she was baptised m 1795. Oub of compliment to the infant daughter of he Czar and Czarina, nearly hit the female children born just now m Russia are receiving the name of Olga. A man named Cliffe, who has just died m London, aged 93, was tho last nf the race of running footmen. In the old coaching days his daily ron was about 60 miles. A farmer from Waikaka ioforms the Gore Standard that the crop of oats from that- district this season will be a splendid one. He states that the yield on some farms will be as much as 70 bushels to the acre. A Parisian chemist announces that he is now able to furnish brandy at 2d a quart, which neither m its taste or effects can be distinguished from the very best Cogmc, the raw material being an extract from coal. Mr Henry Redwood, father of the New Zealand turf, is now 74 years old, 54 of which have been spenb iv Nelson. The worthy old gentleman is said to be con templating a trip to Jlngland to see the next Derby run. : The latest accession to the sharebroker's ranks m Auckland is a lady dealer m the person of Miss Bacon, who has acquired a suite of offices m one of the principal streets, and is now, so it is stated, to be seen daily on 'Change industriously trans acting business on behalf of her clients. The quantity of stock dealt with at the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's Works at .Belfast during 189R shows a very large increase over 1895, a« the following figures will show : — 3895 — Sheep 277,639, lambs 187231. cattle 95, Dies 5502, total 450,467 ; 1896— sheep 323,491, lambs 227,301, cattle 192, pigs 8293, total 559,277. la the Police Court this morning before Ron. Major Steward and R Alcorn, Esq. J.'s.P., Milner Buchanan pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening behaviour. He was bound over for twelve months to keep the peace, and ordered to pay solicitor's fee and costs cf court. An application for a prohibition order, consented to by accused, was adjourned till next court day to be dealt with by the S.M, , The following orange-blossom an oounce ment which appears m today's Lyttfeton Times will be of interest to many of our Ashburton readers :— 4 St Luke's Ohnrch was filled with a large congregation, consisting principally of ladies, on Thurs day afternoon, when Miss Molly Allan, daughter of Mr Robert Allan, was married to Mr G Kettlewell. The service was conducted by the Rev A. W. Averlll. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Mr A. Ferguson, of the National Bank, Christchuroh, met with an accident on Tuesday afternoon, while driving from Mayfield. A severe jolb when croesing a rut broke the pin of the pole and the horses dragged him from his seat m the buggy. His thigh was severely bruised. Mr Stott, Inspector of the Bank, who was his travelling companion, drove him m to the Ashburton Hospital, where he decided to remain for a day or two. Un enquiry to-day we learned that Mr Ferguson is not yet able to return home. "A South Sea Siren," by George Chamier, author of "Philosopher Dick," which has just been published by Mr Fisher Un win, and is attracting consider able attention m the best literary circles, is a novel, descriptive of New Zealand life m the early days, and is full of brilliant satire, quaint humour and genuine pathos. The author,. ..who is evidently a man of keen philosophical insight, is an ou'-and-oufc Individualist and his anti-Democratic bias is of a very pronounced character. At a school not a hundred miles froai Palmerston North (cays the New Zealand Timea) the pupils m the fourth standard had been reading the other day »bout the burning of the trainingßhip 'Goliath,' on the river Tham es m '75 . Th c teacher was questioning on the reading matter, and elicited the information that the ' Goliath ' was named after a giant that David slew with five pebbles taken from a stream. The teacher then auked, * And what is the Thames?', and observing the hand up of a boy who is rather dull ia such matters, he thought he would give him a chance. Judge of his surprise on receiv ing as an answer, 'The brook from which David took the pebble".' Collapse of the I class and teaoher. The Seaforth Highlanders have a picturesque way of pour traying the pass ing out of the old year and the coming m of its successor. Five minutes before midnight, weare told, the regimental band and pipers, preceded by * Father Time.' the oldest soldier m the ranks, with hour glass and scythe, play across the square and out of the barrack gate, which is closed behind them. The strains of * Auld Lang Syne ' bid farewell to the Old Year. As the olook strikes the hour of midnight, » knock is heard at the barrack gate. To the sentry's challenge, ' Who goes there?' comes the answer 'The New Year.' ' Advance, New Year, all's well,' is the sentry's reply. The gates are thrown open, the guard turns out, and the * New jYesr,' represented by the youngest ' drummer boy, m fall Highland costume, |is carried m shoulder high, preceded by i the piper* of the regiment,

The Pukirtapu estate, Palmernton South, of 496 acres, divided into eleven sections, was allotted yesterday at 5 pur c?nt. above the npsct prices. Mr X O'Conor, ex-M,H R., met with a Hcrim™ accident the oth«*r day, and is m a precarious condition When killing a Uint at bin farm che kr«if« slipped and peiitftr/utd from his ueik to tho cheeb i/o no. The Outturn Mail stiiteb tfii>G oegotia ! tiniiH nrc« actively proceeding for the pwrchaso 'y 'ho Government; of the irl<«r;iKi ncatu, 1. ks 1500 acres around ih« horn .^tead. The pi ice meiitic ned is ' £7 or £7 5s per acrv, aud there m «very probability that the mgotiaiions will be successful. A singular f itality has occurred at Kai kora, wjii.es the oorrespondem of the Elawke's Bay Hciald, Mr Buokman, builder, while catting acorn on the ball of his great toe, cut it till it bled ; he was taken unwell afterwards, and then tetanus or lockjaw set m, causing death. When about two years ago a cow m the Taranaki district gave birth to a triplet (heifers) some discussion arose as to whether the calves would m their tnrn breed, the general opinion being that they would not. Ml doubt has now been set at rest, however, for each of the heifers has calved lately, and mothers and calves are all thriving. Colonels Lean and Gordon, Majors Moore and Young and staff, Sergeant- Majors Purvis and Jones met at Temuka on Wednesday afternoon to arrange for a site for the Easter Encampment. As far as ia at present known there will be two camps. South Canterbury will be camped at the butts. Temuka, and the North Canterbury Battalion between Winchester and Orari. In this issue Mr E. G. Wright replies to the requisition from Ash burton, asking him to become a candidate for the Ashburton seat at next election. Mr Wright declines to pledge himself to any constituency at present, and points out that the census aboub to be taken may have the effect of altering all the existing electoral boundaries. In any case, Mr Wright says that -his old friends m the present Rangltata district have the first claim on his services. The final race of the Model Yaohfc Club for Messrs Brown and McDonald's trophy, which has been hanging on for the past three months, owing to a variety of difficulties, was successfully got off on Thuwday afternoon. The race had to be ! appointed for a late hour owing to it being a school day, and the wind had died away to a very light breeze when the boats were started. There were many vicissitudes amongst the competing boats exemplifying the adage that the race is not always to the swift, the winner turning; up m i very small baat — the ' Lurline'— with the big • Hula ' twenty yards astern, second. The priza is a handsome 4ft cutf^er, the ' Lady of the Lake,' given by Messrs Brown and McDonald, the second prize to be selected by the winner at Messrs Murray and Son'?, and value about half a guinea. It is much to be regretted that there has been no water all this summer for continued use, and there is no doubt that it is having an injurious effect on the pastime. Holloway's Pills.— The ills of life are increased tenfold by the mode of life so many have to lead ; most especially is this the case amongst the toilers m our factories and huge workshops of the manufacturing districts whose digestion becomes impaired and nervous systems dcbiliated by the protracted confinement and enforced depriva tion of healthy out-of-door exercise. The factory workers may almost be said to have diseases of their own, readily amenable, however, to treatment if not allowed to proceed unchecked. Holloway's Pills . are the mosfc effectual remedy ever discovered for the liver and stomach complaints, as they act surely but gently, regulating the secre tions without weakening the nerve 3or interfering with the daily, work.

Found Dead

The body of a man was found last evening m a creek at Tinwald. It was lying m about six inches of water beside the concrete bridge spanning the creek whero it intersects Thompson street, between Manchester and Wilkin streets. The body has since been identified as that of Harry Greenaway, a man of about thirty years of age, and an old settler. It was perfectly nude when found From information cleaned this morning, ib appears Mr Greenaway had been staying with his brother-in-law, Mr Hickman, at Tinwald for some days past, and bad been complaining of severe spinal and internal pains, for the relief of which turpentine had been applied, and rhe application of a wet towel to the loins had also been at least suggested, if not tried. Mr Greenaway's wife being ill In Ashburton, he had lefc Tinwald on Wednesday to come to town to see her, but was not agaid heard of till five o' slock on Thursday evening., when hl» body was found as above stated. Suicide is not suspected, the belief being that with the walking the pains In the back had returned with inoreased intensity, and deceased had made for the creek, stripped, and lain down m the shallow water m the hope that the cold water would relieve him. The Eudden shock Is believed to have interfered with the heart's action, and that deceased died from syncope. He was a steady, well-behaved, good-living man, and his sadden death is much regretted. An inquest will be held at Shaw's Hotel this afternoon. 1

The N. Z. Rifle Association Meeting.

The following are the short results of the Federal or Intercolonial match, ior which four teams of ten entered. The ranges were 300, 500, 600, and 700 yard* — ten shots at each. The challenge cap, presenter l by Mr John McGregor m 1887, ro be held for one year, was wen by the Queensland team, as well as the cup presented by the New Zealand Govern* menfc, and a gold medal to eaoh of the 'members of the team: — ydß yda yds yds . 300 500 600 700— total Queensland 412 428 378 336—1554 New Zealand 391 430 389 309—1519 N.S. Wales 411 413 393 290—1512 Victoria 405 434 372 279—1490 Previous winners of the Intercolonial Challenge Cup:— 1888, February, ftew South Waif a. 1423; 1888, December, Tasmania, 1787 ; 1889, Victoria, 1792 ; 1890, lapsed ; 1891, South Australia, 1644; 1892, Victoria, 1568; 1893, Victoria, 1419; 1894, Victoria, 1568; 1895, Queens land, 1554. In 1893 the conditions were altered and the number of shots reduced. Fitty competitors entered for the Nursery match, ten shots at 500 yds, with the following result : — Smith (Oacnaru) £7 ... ,„ 48 Corporal Allport (Nelson) £6 ... 47 McHafctie (Wairarap*) £4 47 Major Byron (Queensland) £4 ... 46 Coiporai Rowell (Nelson) £4 ... 46 Volunteer Shanks (Gore) £2 ... 45 Gunner Anderson (Thames) £2 ... 45 Twenty-one competitors with scores ranging from 44 to 40 took £1 each. Wednesday's shooting is recorded on the fourth page.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

March— d h m . First Quarter ... 22 11 27 pra Full Moon ... 29 452 pm APRIL — Last Quarter ... 511 54 am New Moon ... 13 352 pm First Quarter ... 21 10 16 am Full Moon ... 28 1 17 am

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1596. THE NAVY LEAGUE.

Asa. meeting is appointed for Tuesday next at 2 p.m. at the County Council Chambers for the purpose of forming an Ashburton branch of the Navy League, a few words as to the objects of that organisation will not be out of place. To begin with, it has no political color, other than the color of the Imperial Flag, it has nothing to do with parties, but is of and for the Empire as a whole. It seeks the welfare of the Empire, the preservation of peace (of which it rightly regards an adequate Navy as the best possible guarantee) and the prosperity of the British nation — including m the last term of course all its offsbots as integral parts. In the words of its own circular, it seeks to educate people to an appreciation of our enormous commercial interests, our gigantic mercantile marine, our immense vulner able assets m the shape of Colonies and possessions. It wants to bring homel individually the fact that an all powerful Navy is our main safeguard m the event of war, and it recognises that only individual appreciation of this fundamental fact can secure that collective force of public opinion which will ensure the absolute control

of the seas for Great Britain as a' sine qua non. Hero m "New Zealand the League seeks : — («) To educate public opinion as to what our f*aval strength really is. (b) To educate people as to how the Navy can be best helped locally m time of war. (c) To see that our own boys have their maritime interests looked after, and to try and get, a training ship for .New Zealand. (d) As "knowledge ia power," so want of knowlfdpn is : weakness ; ami this i eague seeks to rem°dy the prevailing ignorance on Naval matters, by distributing litera ture on the subject to its members and associates. — The cooperation of ladies as well as of those of the sterner sex is especially sought, and the subscription is fixed at a figure which should enab 1 * a goodly number of the residents of the town and county to enrol them selves as subscribing or associate i members, being, for members, a guinea, and, for associates, half-a-crown per annum. Recent events have emphasised the necessity for united action on th 6 part of the whole Empire to maintain her naval prestige and power m order to the security of her colonies and dependencies, wid weentirely agree with the promoters that the League, appeal ing as it does to all that is patriotic m them, is worthy of the full support of all New Zealanders, as tending, by, another link m the already strong chain of attachment to the Mother Country, to bind us yet closer together.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

London, Maroh 19 Wool is very fit m and will probably re main so till the close of the series.

THE VIC ORIAN HARVEST.

Mblbocknb, March 19 The Government statist has issued a preliminary return of the wheat harvest, lhe figures are incomplete, hut- it is un likely th»t the average yield will be altered to a a? eat extent. The gross cfop is put at 4.628,221 busheh, giving an average of 4.11 bushels to the acre.

BANK INTEREST.

Melbourne, Maroh 20 lhe 'Argus' has hcen informed by tho v v Direcfcore of the Joint Stock Bank that the statement m a recent financial article to the effect that the Bank would have to ask for a reduction of the rate of interest is absolutely without foundation, and that journal express** its regret for having published the statement. '

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO- DUCE MARKET.

I To-day's Press reports :— . To-day has been a rather quiet one m town, and business has not been done on extensive lines. Wheat rules a shade easier, especially for Hunter's White, which is not wanted at) present for export, and consequently is mostly going into store. Tuscan and Pearl are fairly steady at from 3s 2Jd. to 3s 4d, f.o.b. Oats are firmly held by farmers, and the price here is considerably higher, and the market is firmer, than at Southern ports. Barley-— Buyers are getting more exact ing, and only the best qualities find favor just now, thin and medium grades being almost unsaleable. We think a better market will be found later oh. - Peas -Stocks are light, and offerings are irregular. Good samples of Blue Prussians find ready buyers at up to 3s 6d f.o.b. Chaff— For light parcels'42s 6d country stations is the rate, and for good heavy stuff up to 47s 6d is obtainable. Cocksfoot -Market is dull at present, ! and demand from Europe nil. From 3d to 3Jd is present value, with but little doing. Ryegrass— Market shows no material alteration, and values may be said to stand at from 2s 6d to 3s 3d, according to quality.

SKIN SALES.

The usual weekly sale of skins, etc,, was held yesterday, when there Was an excelleno tone m the market and good prices were obtained. Best butchers' cross-breds ■ and long wools brought 2a 9d to 3a 6d, medium 28 to 2s 8d ; best butchers' merino Is 4d to Is 7d, medium lOd to li 3d, lambs' skins 2* 6d to 3s 2d, dry crossbreds 4d to 5Jd, and dry merinos 4d to 5d per lb. Butchers' fat made Id to lgd per lb, and rendered ljdperlb;

The Lyttelton Times says :— Thursday has come to be recognised as quite an off-day m the grain market, and there was virtually nothing doing yester day. There appears to be a rather better inquiry for oats, supplies of which only came forward m sufficient quantities to meet local demands. Oaten sheaf is again being sought for export. The following are current prices :— . Wheat.— New, 3s 2d to 3s 4d. Oats.— Prime milling, 23 to 2s Id j Bhort feed, Is lOd to 2s ; Duns and Danish Is 9d to Is 10d. Barley;— Malting, prime 3s 9d to 4s; medium, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; second quality, 23 6d to 3s ; feed, 23 3d ; Cape barley, 2s 3d to 2s 6d. ' Beans.— Well saved 2a 3d. Peas.— Blue Prussians 3s 4d to 3a 8d ; white, 3s 3d to 3a 6d. . . . Flour— Millers quote roller £10, atono £9 103, sharps £4. bran £3 10s. Oatmeal £11 10s. Oatsheaf Chaff.— 423 6d to 47s 6d afc i handy country stations, according to quality. Onions — £4 at country stations. Potatoes.— Kidneys 403, Derwenta 32s 6d . to 358, both at country stations. ■ Grass Seed.— Ryegrass, farmers' -lots' 2s 6d to 3s 3J, machine-dressed to 4s, heavy* weight 4s 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3£d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4|d, extra to 4£d. ! Dairy Produck.— Cheese 3fd to 4d, loaf : 4£dtosd. Bvwter— Factory 9d, dairy. 7d,to> Bd, salt 6d. Bacon and hams 6d. ; -. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. ; Lyttelton, unless where otherwise stated.

DUNEDIN GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

, Following report is under date 18th inst : . _ Wheat— Millers are only purchasing for immediate requirements and shippers 'are ( unable to operate at the prices ruling. The market has consequently suffered a decline of 2d per bushel, and wheat even of good quality is difficult to place. Prime velvet is quoted at 3a 7d to 3s B*d, prime Tuscan 3s 6d to 3a 6sd, medium milling 3s 4d to 3e 6&, sacks m. Oats— A few new bats offering during the week sold at quotations :— Milling, Is 8d to Isßsd, good vls 7dto U^, medium, Is 5Jd to Is 6Jd, sacks extras , Barley— There is a better demand for malting, and prime lines are readily saleable at from 3a to 3s 4d, feed and milling 2s to 2s 7d per bnahel, aacki extra.

The Vanity of Life.

"Vanity of Vanities saifch the Preacher, all is vanity." Thii theme is prettily cast In crystal m the following little French chanson of which a free translation— or paraphrase, ii given by an English paper m the tramlation. appended :— La vie eat vaine : TJn pen d'amour, Un peu de haine Efc puis— ton jour ! La vie eat breve Un pen d'espoir, Unpen derive, Et puis— boa soir ! Vain ia this life ; Love leads the way ; Swift follows strife. And then — good day* Short is life's race, Hope weaves her spelt, Dreams come apace, And then— farewell. . •

The Harper Case

Wklungton, March 19 When tha Supreme Court resumed this morning Mr Skerrett said he was not prepared at present to announce what course the Orown intended to take, in, regard to the remaining charges against. Leonard Harper, and asked for an adjournment until to-morrow. Counsel for the defence raised no objection, and an adjournment was accordingly granted.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

Capetown, March 19 The Afrikander Congress demand* an enquiry into Mr Hofmeyer's charges ' against Mr Rhodes, of complicity ia Jameson's raid. An early session of Parliament will be held to discuss his conduct.

IHE WHBOBI'oN GDAKbUI: fcBIDA-Y, MAMS 20, 1896.



Don't Forget— The tat week of McDonald and McDiar mid's- cheap, sale begins on Saturday, March 21. It you have not yet visited this unprecedented sale you should do so, and secure some of the bargains. 3138 For Indigestion, the best .remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as » splen- did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ncequallec' for Indigestion, Dyppepaia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles la lid, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the wtrld. & simple, a»f« and mrtftia remedy



While m Gnioago, Mr Charles L Kahler, a prominent shoe merchant of Dea Moinee, lowa, had quite a serious time of it. He took such a severe oold that he could hardly talk or navigate, but the prompt use of Chamber- lain's Cough Remedy cured him of his cold bo quiokly that others at the hotel who had bad oolda followed his example and half a dozen persons ordered it from the nearest drug store: They were proluse m their thanks to Mr Kahler fot telling them how to cure a bad oold bo quiokly. For sale by the dshburtgo Drug Company I



Wanted. WAHOO I THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 REPLYING to enquiries, I beg to ntate that the Tanks for sale m the Arcade were not manufactured by me. Mine are guaranteed, and cheaper >h%n ever.— J, W. Hardley, East Street. 3 134 \A7 ANTEO— IOOO Visitors to Salvation ' ' Army Swiss "Villaae, April 4, 5, 6 and 7. Tickets 6d. Value of ticket t»iven m Goods. 3 115 X,IOR SALE OR TO LET.— Saven- *- roomed House, with pantry, wash- , house, stable, etc., on 2^ acres of land, good garden and orchard. Apply Office of this paper. 3 122 ITI7'AIiTED Known— Just opening a * fresh lot of useful Preseuts, to be given to all Purchasers of Drapery. — H. C. Segers, Melford House WAJSTKD Known— Great Reduction at Mellor's Cheap Boot Pale. PUBLIC NOTICES OPENING TTP T\AILY PENING UP 1/AILY AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS FOR THE ,' WINTER SEASON. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOBI BEADY-MADE CLOTHING i IN THE DISTRICTS 1 I New Hats, New! Ties, i New Shirts. i • 1 — — HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ARCADE HOUSE. NEW AUTUMN HAT? NEWf|AUTUMN MILLINERY ~\TEW DRESSES IN COLONIAL AND xSCOTCH TWEEDS, SERGES, Etc. NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. SEE WINDOWS SPECIAL DISPLAY ■» Ashburton Drapery Company, BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. : Q HOOTING SEASON, 1896.-' Buy your Guns, Ammunition, Etc., at J. W. Hardley's. 3 79 Q.UNS ON HIRK; also Gun* thoroughly repaired. PJea-e forward early to avoid the rush — ,) . W. Hakdley 380 ' "ftXEW Season's Stock now oppp'n*. •*-" Splendid Rejection. Special prises. — G. I-. Beath AM) Co , Tincred Btreet*. , 3137 YOUNG Ladies' Journal tor March, Weldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Pnnon»a Electro Belt, Petal Dusr,, etc — H Bfl Jonfs. Utf ANTED Known— so ,pairs Ladies V V and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andre w Orr 10 136 riTHEN you are m Ohristohurch don't ** . fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Fish, or Oyster lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co., Proprietors. 3 34 /COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging V_y with every home comforc, 16s per week ; tneala at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per oup. Tbuckee's Coffee Palace (iate JLyttelton BoardinghouseV Cameron street, Ahhbnr ton. 3 23 CTTANTED Known— Our Season's VV Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited.— Mitchell and Turner. TIT* ANTED. Kiown— That E. Mahoob *T is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as »ny other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76. Oj7 ANTED Known— Men's Suits 17s " T 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s I lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, (Japs 6d.— { The Corner. W. H. Collier WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything In the optics Hdo at S. S4LKK 8, Optician Vy ANTED Known— That it is lamenb- v * able to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade now-a- days 1 But no wonder T say. They m^y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though oheap, a profib must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money But you have ynb a remedy by calling at J. Moison. the Premier m the Boot 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 ab once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depot;. Fast Ashburton. 2 127 WANTED Known— Monster Clear- in? Boot Sale at Mbllor's Zealan dia Boob Stor*. UEPAIUTOR Butter. Separator Butter. ** Fineßt Fern Lf»af Separator Butter lOd per lb, ab Fletcher Bros , East ptreet, Ashburton. . • WAITED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling.— Mellor's Stock takinef Boot Sale. OWN Make m ladies und Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Piriar; fores ; also a good assortment of Calicops, Muslins, FlannelMt,t.os, Trimming*, etc., ab Mrs Alcorns new shop. Baker's Buildines. OTHER Peopln are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster Sale of Bicycles, ""Vt hen ware, Glass, and China Why not You ? .1 84) ANTED Known- Boots and Shoesl from Is 31 to 27s 6d.— MKLLOR'a Cheap Boot. .Sale. TX7ANTHD Known— We are still giving VV Presents to all Purchap«rs o,f ! T>rapery, etc. — EJ. C. Segers, Melford f; House ti/f KN'S Bluchers 53, a good Strong •*■*■*• Nailed Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's PRESENTS, Presents— We are now giving useful Presenta to all Pur-> chasers of Drapery, etc.— H. C. Segers, Melford House AXTANTED Known— Newesb Gocds~in vv Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London— W H. Collier, The Corner, TTTANTED Known— Having bought '" our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great fldvancn m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohell and Turner. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6 d.— Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale. WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale WANTED Known— Everybody to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known— Go toTHECoR»ER for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known— Mrs Smith, Dress- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron strdet to Have- lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now en vipw. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known- You save s+ in every pound if you patronise Mellqr's Cheap Boob Store. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nioe Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fib and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's TUST Arrived.— A large variety of ase (J ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lob over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold, ac and under ordinary cost price ab Mrs Alcorn's. *i/ ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of v v Boots to be cleared m one month. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TEA., Tea, Tea— Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekor, with red labels, m £lb and lib packebs'and 551 b cases. They are without doubt Borne of the finest Teas m the market, and are npeoially selected and bulked m gardens for our own trade. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton and Christ- ehurobi *



public Notices. J Success ! Success ! SUCCESS I NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, ASD THB "RIjUR HOUSE" DESERVES IT CHEAP GOODS opening every day I TT being now a recognised fact that (he "BLUE HOUSE" Is the Cheapest Place m Asbbnvton fcr 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 OCT fh JOK OUT ! LOOKOUT! The Best Value m the Trade. i Compare a few of the " BLUE HOUSE " PRICES. White Calico la lid, 2e lid, 3s 9d per dozen Grey 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 Muslin 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, BLOUS- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most; snecessf v season m these Goods, for the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." It so happenß that all the low class < Goods have been sold — the batter quali- ties only are m Stock ; therefore, Superior Goods at Low Class Prices. For instance — 9d Del tines now 4sd ; all Linen Blousings were Is 3d, now 7£d ; Zephyiß, any shade, 3s 9d ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price 1* 9d now 10& V any shade; Beautiful Designs m "all shades and qualities of Satteen, with the price oat fairly m half . No two biteß at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS J ust opened a few more pieces o f . Black Cashmere still 6s lid Dress. Be quick for these, no need to overlook the luxury of mourning at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price', frcm"4d per pair ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is 6d. (Silk Hose Is lid, Black and Navy CJuffß and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each millinery7"milline^y MILLINERY. So Successful has been the "BLUE HOUSE " m this Department m almost entirely clearing out their Summer Goods. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go at nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; jnst call and the price will delight a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, etc., Mnst be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MEECERY DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation Is the footstool to fortune If yon want a rig out, and have only about one third of what you Imagine it will cost, don't wait until you have more money, bat find the "BLUE HOUSE." And there we will help yon to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get all you require. You won't get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERE- I A Man s Suib any Bize for 14s 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9d, Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests 11s 6d, Tweed | Trousers from 5s lid, Serge Trousers from 4s 6d. The Vfonder—* 4 BLUB HOUSE " Moles 3» lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, ( brown and drab from Is 6 1 { Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a "BLUB HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lLd, B.C. Under Shirts and Pants Is 3d, Merino do Is lid, Stro»g Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs now 9d, all Ti-s, Scarfs and Collars ab a cut m two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth, best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum la b^d 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 Study Economy and live within means, pay cash. If you want 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 "~O HEAP "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street.



Business Notices. . . '.:; ■ -s. sa lei,' ■  WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN jE Al 8 T IfRBBT. A T THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the LARGEST and FINEST STOCK m the District of GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND E.P. I LADIES' AND GENTS I GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. | WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 20s, 255, and double cases at 30s. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY PROM S. BAL EX, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T NOW HEARTILY THANK all those who io kindly and generously gave such valuable assistance on the occasion of the late fire. I am, etc., G. J. NEILL. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. .■ ■ . -i --■ ' I^ EBP YO.UB EYE OJN THjIS SPACE, Salvage Stock WILL BE READY FOR THE PUBLIC m a few pays. G. 1 >X E;I L L FLETCIER BROS.: HAVE just xeceiyed a large Consignment of the Finest Preserved FISH for the PRESENT LENT SEASON. 2 Kegs Finest Salt Salmon 6 Doz. Salt Herrings, one doz; 5 1 ins Red Herrings, Scotch m each tin 5 Cases Moir's Fresh HerriDgs 2 Cases Herrings m Tomato 2 Cases Maconochie's Fresh Sauce Herrings 2 Cases Kippered Herrings 5 Cases Cocktail Salmon 5 Cases Auckland Mullet 2 Cases Albert Sardines 1 Case Mackerel 3 Cases Eoneless Cod Etc., Etc. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have just received several shipments of Everyday Lines m Crockery, which we are enabled to sell at Very Low Prices. We have also received a special line m China Cruets that we are selling at the remarkably low price of 1g fM. They are really the Cheapest Cruet ever sold m Ashburton. We have only a few left. If you are requiring one come at once, as we have only a few left ENAMEL WARE. ENAMEL WARE. « Having bought large stocks of Enamel Ware m the Home and Continental markets before the rise, we are enabled to sell at lower prices than anyone m the trade. Ihe following are a few of the varieties we keep m stock :— T- namelled Saucepans m various sizes (with lid and without) Enamelled Stewpans m various sizes Enamelled Kettles, Enamelled Chambers, m three sizes Enamelled Wash Basins and Mixing Bowls, Enamelled Jugs Enamelled Mugs, -J Pint, f Pint, and 1 Pint Enamelled Pie Dishes m all sizes, etc., etc. TEA. TEA. TEA; Try our Indian and Ceylon Pekoe, with red label, m Jib and lib packets. It is without doubt one of the Finest Teas m the market, and is specially selected and bulked m the Gardens for I our own trade. Give it a trial. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EA&T / STREET, ASHBURTON, 'WHtteßaieand Retail Agents m Ashburtoi and Ohristchurch for NIMMO AND BLAIRS STANDARD SEEDS. TjBMPHPSK 24 , J&* ;