The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1896.

Me F. G. Shaw, lecturing recently before the Federated Institute of Mining Engineers gold mining at Sheffield, gave AT , someintereating in matabeleland. information regard-

ing gold mining m Matabeleland. He said that m the Lomagunda country one excavation left by the ancients is 1000 feet m length, 500 feet m width, and 200 feet m depth, and m the bottom a shaft 70 feet deep had been sunk before it cat four auriferous reefs of a distinctly payable character. In this case the ancients have gone down to ah extent hitherto unknown. He was inclined to think the original workers were directed by the Phoenicians, regarding whose work some testimony is being searched for at the Vatican. In any case the original workers were Caucasians, all hough later one or two other distinct' races of gold miners, probably Indians, were engaged. Work seemed to be carried on m a primitive way, striking stones of tough igneous rock being very numerous where the gold existed on one wall of the reef more than the other, and the auriferous quartz has evidently been chipped off by these striking stones. From the result of eighteen months' work m Matabeleland, Mr Shaw is inclined to put 7dwt per tori as the average value of the smaller fragments round the old workings, evidently deserted because of the difficulties of coping with a little water. He obtained from average samples existing round the dumps, as much as 2-Joz to the ton, while in dividual floaters are very commonly found carrying from 2oz to 20oz to the top. Indeed, the average width of the

reefs discovered m sixty-two shafts was considerably over two feet, whilst the assays from fair sections give over loz to the ton. The gold belt covers an area about half the size of England, and already over 1800 miles of reef* have been pegged.

On General Booth's return to England, he was interviewed m reference to the

difficulty which had the split m the arisen through the salvation army, objection of Mr

Ballington Booth to relinquish the command of the army m the United States, and which has since resulted m Mr and Mrs Balling ton Booth resigning their positions and starting another religious organisation for that country. The general said it was impossible to xuiderstand the aotion of his son. The whole matter was 1 contained m a nutshell. He decided that it would be m the interests of the army that certain changes m territorial commands should take place, and these were arranged and assented to by every officer concerned, with the exception of one — Mr Ballington Booth — who raised objections. Theie objections were considered, bnt as they were not deemed sufficient to alter the original plans the change was insisted upon. He had done everything m his power to prevent thedispute, and was still m communica tion with his son. Three times he tele graphed to Mr Ballington Booth from India, and only the previous night he sent him another telegram say ing it was not too late for for given ness, and begging him to come over and pray with him. But he had had no answer. Meanwhile he had made the best arrangements m his power for the perseverance of the army m America on the lines on which it was originated. His son and daughter in-law spoke of a work among the middle and artisan classes. That did not touch the Salvation Army, which had always labored on behalf of the poor, for the salvation of those not reached by the various churches. Re ferring to his tour General Booth said that the campaign had been the most marvellous success o£ his history. In' South Africa he received a gift of 20,000 acres of land, enabling him to fulfil a desire he had long entertained of raising up an army of missionaries who would by their industry pay for their own maintenance. In Australia he found a united and enthusiastic band of soldiers, pushing on, the, social work, and appreciated and subsidised by the Government of each colony. In Tndia his scheme for a way out of 11 Darkest India " had been received with wonderful unanimity by all classes, both English and native, and he hoped soon to start the work.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Over 1000 tons of flour formed a por tion of the Alameda's last cargo for Sydney.

The Papawai natives have organised a minstrel troupe, and were shortly to tour the colery.

The Newcastle Municipal Council has decided to extend its electric lighting system by 4000 or 5000 light".

The Victorian Minister for Defence has to urge the Treasurer to order 2000 Martini Henry rifles, with Lee-Metford bores.

It is proposed to form another volun teer infantry corps m Nelson, to be com posed of old boyu of the Nelson College and Bishop's School.

A sum amounting to close upon £500 was banked m Palm era ton the other day to tho credit of one of the mining ventures at the Thames.

It is alleged thab over 100 000 buthels of giain are lying on the ground m South land this, season — the result of the high winds.

Twenty-four Chinamen came over to Wellington from Sydney on Wednesday week— three for Wellington, and twenty one for Greyraouth.

An old man named Martin Pumpa, of Pleasant Hills, near Albury, accidentally set' his clothes alight, and has died from the consequent injuries.

A quantity of cigars, tobacco, cigarettes, fancy goods, and silk were seiied m the steamer Gutbrie by a Customs official m Melbourne the other day.

The Horticultural Sooiety of Queensland are making arrangements to offer prizes for the best-kept school garden and plot m connection with Brisbane State schools.

The forests of the Bathurst district are finding champions m the looal bee farmers, who are opposing the granting of permits for ringbarking, on the ground that such destruction is injurious to their business.

At Finnerty road, near Stratford, as a settler named Grummen was .returning from work, his four year old son ran across the floor to meet him, tripped, and fell on the floor on his face, and was killed Instantly.

A bachelors' harvest) home ball was held m the Droraore school on Friday, April 10. The management was m the hands of an energetic committee, with Mr Moflfet as secretary, and no doubt had the night been fine there would have been a large attendance.. Mr W, Pierce gave every satisfaction as M.C., and ah enjoy able evening was spent.

The Colonial Treasurer gives notice ihat on Wednesday, the 20th of May, he will be prepared to consider applications from local authorities for loans under the Act. Applications must be posted so as to arrive at the treasury on or before the 19 th of May. Applications received between the present date and the 19th May will be considered an the 20bh of 'May.

The writer of the Bandsmen's column In the Canterbury Times has the following :— Mr- ! Aled Gordon, an ex-Garrison solo cornet, 'bandmaster of the Engineers Band, and a bandsman entitled to the long service star, is leaving Christ church for Ashburton. Now, for a surety, Ash burton will oontain a player whose long connection with the Christcharch Garrison Band entitles him to rank as an acquisition to any band, and the Ashburton fellows will posslby prove the truth of the fore going lines era long.

The * dog fiend ' hae been at work again laying poisoned baits about the public streets. Eight dogs, mostly shepherds' collies, have succumbed to the baits, and others are still suffering. This afternoon a poor colly was to be seen m its last agony lying on the footpath afc Baring Square. Surely such dastardly conduct deserves punishment* One does not regret the removal of a host of the useless ours that roam about our streets, but somehow or other the mongrel never gets poisoned, only the really good dog finds and eats the bait, which is usually his last meal on earth.

Inuring the reoent Bitting of Parliament numbers of members were affeo ed with troublesome coughs and colds. That largely advertised medicine, Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure, was the popular remedy. It was not an unusual thing to see a bottle passed around at the House, it was so effective. l r is sold everywhere, at Is 6d and 2s Qd

Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to bo obtained from all Grocero and Storekeepers

The Anglloan Bishop of Rockhampton is about to visit England, and has been asked by the Synod to make appeals for fiubscrip.iona to the See Endowment Fond.

An attempt was made to wreck a train of the Plans Creek Central Mill Company, Queensland, by placing a sleeper across the rails, and bw<> trucks were completely

Tc is rumoured that the new Dunedin Agricultural Hall will bo opened about the end of March n -xfc year with an indus trial exhibition to celebrate hhe jubilee- of the Ofcago settlement.

La9t yeai the beer brewed m Victoria from malt-, and hops increased from 666,770 to 771.968 gallon*, an additional output of 105,198 gallons.

The Kaikoura, from London, brought out 32 pigeons of different varieties for Mr Macquarrie, of Nelson. There are also on board two carrier pigeons for Mr Haine of Dunedin.

The directors of the Wanganui Gas Company hare decided to recommend a reduction m the price of gas 2d per 1000 feet; for lighting, and Is for heating, making the piicos 9* 10d, and 6s 6d per 1000 feat.

The largest sheep owner m the world is said to be Mr S, McCaughey, of the Coonong S alon, at Jerilderie, New South Wales. Ha has 3,000,000 acres of land, and last season shore 1,000,000 sheep.

Ad a wedding m Danedin last week the bride and her seven bridesmaids were dressed m rich cream colored material, manufactured at the Mosgiel mill of the Mosglel Woollen Company, founded by tke father of the bridegroom.

At Westport last wetk Mr William Morris, jun.^had a narrow escape i of being swept into the river while crossing Dee Greek, which was in.fhod. He and his horse were carried down the stream, bnt luckily reached the bank before the river was reached.

The general meeting of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society was held under the new rules yesterday at 4.30, but owing to the email attendance, after adopting the report and balance sheet, the meeting adjourned to Saturday, May 9, at 7.30, at Devane's Hotel — members to be notified specially by post card.

The Nmditenfli Gmimry contains an article by Mr A. S. White urging the establishment; afa Albany, m Western Aus tralia, of *an Antipodean stragetic base capable of supplying all the emergent requirements of an army m the field ' m India or elsewhere m the Far East until the main supplies and reserves arrive by way of ths Cape He would m war time seal up the Mediterranean, not risking the easily blocked passage through Suez Canal, but relying on the Capo route and on the suggested naval arsenal and military depot at Albany. He adduces figures to show that, while the route from Portsmouth to Bombay via Suez is 6150 nautical miles, and via Cape 10 675, the distance from Albany to Bombay is only 4296, to Karachi (for North- West) frontier) is 4680. ' Situated on King George Sound, with an admirable inner harbour and a good roadstead, easily defended, Albany is, m faob, an ideal spot for supplement ing the naval and military resources of the Empire.'

Major Steward addressed a meeting of his constituents at the Glenavy bchoolroom on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance and Mr Davis presided. The member spoke at some length on the rarious political topics of the day, and while explaining the banking legislation was persistently interrupted by a noisy section of the audience that appeared displeased by (he action of the Govern ment. At the conclusion of the address a number of questions were answered, and votes of confidence m Major Steward, the Government, the Hon J. MoKenzle, and Mr T. Duncan, M.H.R., terminated the proceedings. Major Steward addressed a fairly large audienoe at Waimate on Wed nesday night. Mr 0. V. Clark, Mayor, presided. After reviewing the work of the past session, the speaker gave a sketch of the work proposed to be done during the nexfc session. At the conclusion of the address a vote of thanks and confidence In Major Steward was carried without dissent. Henry Wilson, the postmaster at Walsh ton, Florida, Bays he cured a case of diarr hoea of long standing m Biz houro, with one small battle of Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy. What a pleasant surprise that mußt have been to the sufferer. Suoh cures ar« not unusual with this remedy. In many instances only one or two dos< s are required to give permanent relief. It can always be depended upon. When reduced with water it is pleasant to take. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.

COMMERCIAL

THE WOOL SALES.

London, April 30 Wool (very faulty sorts) shows a decline of 7£ per cant.

CRICKET.

London, April 30

Graham, of the Australian cricket team, is an inmate of St Thomas's hospital suffer ing from rheumatics. The rest of the team are well, and practising at Mitcham. .

CYCLING.

Melbourne, April 30 Prior to. his departure for Albany to join the mail steamer en route for Eng land, Parsons was entertained at a large meeting of cyclists, and presented with a cheque for £273, being the proceeds of the late benefit meeting, and £113, the first instalment of the fund started by Australian cyclists to defray the expenses of his trip to Europe. He received an enthusiastic send off.

The Barque Coromanael

Wbstpost, April 30 The barque Coromandel,® which was stranded here on the 15th and floated on Sunday last, was towed out this morning without; the slightest hitch. She was drawing two inches more water than on the day she stranded with the same depth of water m the river. She proceeds to Wellington under sail, and will probably be met half way by the Wellington tug;

The evidence at the Coromandel enquiry was concluded at 1 p.m., after seven days' slbbing. Counsel address the Court this afternoon*

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE MUSWELL LODGE MURDER. London, April 29 Milson, one of those arrested on a charge of murder at Muswell Lodge, has confessed to being an accessory, and declares that Fowler, the other convict iv custody, was the actual murderer. The latter attempted suicide m gaol. THE F BENCH POLITICAL PROGRAMME. Paris, April 30 M. Meline's political programme provides for maintaining Republican solidarity, a reform of the succession and liquor laws, direct taxation, the establishment of a colonial army, and a modified income tax. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Rome, April 29 General Baldissera has been directed to retain Kassala until autumn, when the final decision as to its occupation will be made. i EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS. Cairo, April 29 The Egyptain Government tely on a resolution of the Oaisse de la Dette of 1892, directing that four members may apply the reserve to an expedi tion m the Soudan. The final decision will be given on May 11. CAPTURING AN AMERICAN SCHOONER. : Nbw, Yoek, April 30 A Spanish gunboat has captured the American schooner Competitor, which was carrying arms, to Cuba.

AUSTRALIAN

COLONIAL SUGAR COMPANY,

Sydney, April 30 At the half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Sugar Company a dividend of 10 per cent, was declared. The report was adopted. THE QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS.

Brisbane, April 30 The Cabinet has appointed Mr Robert J. Gray, Principal Under- Secretary of Railways, as successor to Mr Mathieson (who has been appointed Railway Commissioner m Victoria), at a salary of £1500 per annum, and Mr T. Halloa, Chief Manager, is appointed Deputy Commissioner, at £1000. The office of Under-Secretary has been abolished. RESTRICTIONS ON TASMANIAN FRUIT. Hob art, April SO The Premier has written to the Hon. R. J. Seddon, urging upon bis. attention the undesirable restrictions placed on Tasmanian fruit m New Zealand, INDIAN REMOUNTS. The Premier has communicated with the Indian remount authorities, asking them to send an expert to Tasmania to inspect horses available for lemounts.

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, April 29

The Matabeles have retired ten miles. The larger chiefs are disposed to submit to the British. Khama's brother conveya fifty waggons of flour to Buluwayo.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

Pretoria, April 29

The Executive has commuted the death sentences, and is discussing what action to take with respect to the other sentences.

April 30. The Volksraad of the Orange Free State is m favor of larger purchases of war material.

Capetown, April 29 South Africa is excited over the result of the trial of the Reform Com mittee. The Rand exchange is closed and has asked the sympathy of Lon don. Business is suspended.

The Judge, m passing sentence, stated that he was compelled to pass the sentence m accordance with the Roman and Dutch law, but be hoped the Executive would show clemency similar to that displayed towards Dr. Jameson and his party.

The Pretoria residents, including Boer jurors, petitioned for a commuta-

tion.

Capetown, April 30 A Loyal Colonial League has been formed m the Cape frontier towns.

Earl Grey the recently appointed administrator of the Chartered Com pany, has reached Bui u way o. Berlin, April 30 :vThe National Zeitung, referring to the matter, states that Mr Chamber lain adopts a suzerain's tone towards a vassal. London, April 80 Colonel Baden Powell sails on Satur day as chief staff officer to Major- General Carrington, the. new com mandant m Matabeleland.

Labor Questions.

London, April 30 Ten thousand men engaged m the city building trades have struck for higher wages.

Sydney, April 30 The miners at Newcastle now insist on an additional increase to 3s 6d, and that the terms of the 1888 agreement regarding the standard height of seam, refuse, scale, <fee, must be conceded to them.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-d*y. Present -E. G. Wright, leg., (chairman), and Messrs McFailane, Chapman, Richards, Johnstone, M. Stltt, D Williamson, and L>. Catnenm.

chairman's statement.

The Charitable Aid B< ard notifies that the amount required from i his Council for the current year is £1187 14s 64, which is an increase of £243 2j Id from last year. R serve 2943 situated on the A*h burton river ■at Wescerfield being withdrawn from sale, I have written to the C mtnia alonor of Crown Lands asking him to recommend to the Government that the said reserve be vested m this Council for proteo ive work purposes. The. demands for the general rate are being issued, and the sum o£ £90 has been paid on this account. A few answers to the Council* circular re California thistles have been reoeived, and by next meeting I shall be able to place before tho Council a tabu lated Btatemenb of all the replies received. The Council should decide to-day what action it wishes taken m the matter of poisoned wheat supply. The Plantation Committee will present their report to day, which contains their proposals as to the planting to be done this season. Tenders for the lease of the Irrigation farm for five years will come before the Council to-day. A deputation of rate payers Intend to wait on the Council to-day re bridge over the Hinds at Maronan, and als» another from the Ashburton Borough Council re Charitable Aid matteri.

engineer's bb?ort.

The Engineer's report was read as under :—

Upper Bangitata Traffic Bridge.— The repairs and renewals that were neoeuuy have now been completed. These were aomewhat more extensive than appeared before the decayed and fractured portions were removed. The stone orate, and rroulier embankment, on the npper side of tkefbridge hare also been made ap to their original level. Notice boards have also been painted and fixed, and all the conditions complied with for the carrying out of the by-laws. I Taylor's Stream Bridge. — The contract t time for the completion of the earthwork of the north approach hat now expired, but a considerable portion of the work is still un finished, a good deal of delay having been caused by wet weather. In a few days however the embankment will be sufficiently made up to allow o! sheep passing over, pending completion two or three weeks hence. All the repairs to timber work neceisary on this occasion have been executed.

The repairs for the other County bridges during last month have been of a minor kind.

Stock Bridge over Hinds River, Mayfie|d. — I had wing fencing trMted at each end of this bridge as requested, m order to facilitate the.>pasßage of sheep. The bridge has not yet beeiL'tarred, and should now have two coats. ::■•') ■ .

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply. — The repairs . of Pudding Hill dam nave been completed. The clearing and repair of lumu, etfi , on mains will be undertaken during this month. The overhaul of the first section of races begins on Monday first), and the other sections will be taken m rotation, as advertised* Fords and culverts are being repaired as occasion requires, and several footbridges have recently been added throughout the district. I have also arranged for the alteration of some junctions, and the formation of some new fords on roads near the beach, which nntil now have keen almoßt unused.

You will observe from accompanying letter that the South Rakaia Road Board wishes the race at Rosedale village settle* ment to be put m hand. This I will do m the manner indicated by the Road Board, if the Council approves. The Mount Hutt Road Board writes, desiring the Council to remove sluice m race m R.S. 26804.— 1 will visit the ground and report on this question;

Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The Ashburton-Hinds portion of the district is now shut off for clearing of races, and the Rangitata portion will be shut off next week. When the repair and tarring of rirer flumes,, etc., will be undertaken. Some small fluming m Montalto district has been re placed and repaired, and some additional junctions have been fixed at Dawson's road and elsewhere.

The Forks and Springburn Races will be shut off shortly for overhauling. The repairs to foundation of dam at Mount Somers can* not be undertaken at present, on account of the volume of- water there. When it lessens sufficiently for a temporary diversion to be made, the water will be shut off for a few days, and the races m that district cleared at the same time.

County Plantations.— Tenders are invited for to-day for the providing and planting of 41,900 trees at North Mayfield, Valetta, Ruapuna, Hinds, and Clearwell ; and a?so for fencing and ploughing a strip of South road near Bosedale, m length three-quarters of a mile. Tenders for the ploughing and fencing of other blocks at Westerfield, Anama, etc., will be called for the Jnne meeting. I find, on inspecting reserve 2847, Doric, that it v now m artificial grass and partly fenced, and a short distance only from the sea. {The pinus insignia does not seem to thrive m that'situation, but the pinus marititna should succeed. Some arrangements will have to be made for the renewal of that portion of reserve 2589, . Mayfield, destroyed by fire last yean It does not seem to have recovered, and the trees should be replaced this month. ROSKPALE WATER ftUTPLY. The matter of settlers doing work m connection with the Bosedale water supply was left m the Engineer's hands. The Minister of Lands had communi cated with the South Rakala Road Board approving of the water service, cost not to exceed £12, and asking the work to be done as soon as possible. THE FERBY RESERVE. Mr McFarlane moved the motion of which he had given notice, and m doing so mentioned that some £25 per annum was received from tho ferry reserve, and a grant of £15 should be given towards repairing the cutting at the Rakala Gorge bridge.— Agree* to. MANTmON DESTROYED BY MRB. It was decided to request! Mr Goodwin to replace the trees destroyed, PLANMN* REPORT. The Planting Committee recommended the renewing of certain plantations, planting three-quarters of a mile of the Great South Road, that fifty acres of Reserve 2564 be placed at the disposal of the Plantation Board for planting, and that Reserve 2647, Kyle, be planted. The report was adopted. STOBM WATER, MOXJKX HARDING. Correspondence was read from Mr D. G. Holmes relating to the scouring of the Mount Harding ford by storm water, and asking for a bridge. Oonsideration was deferred, pending the Engineer's report 1 . WATER RACE, &C, APPLICATIONS. An application was received from Mr John Ballantyne, Ruapuna, for a water race or braroh through his property. Id was decided that the conditions of a tem porary water supply be written and endorsed on a printed form for acceptance by applicants m all cases of intermittent supply, and it was agreed to grant the application on above terms. Letters were read from Mounb Hntt Road Board asking the Council to remove the sluice gate and wing on Mr McMil lan's property on the ground that it caused a diversion of flood water from the dry creek. Also from Mr W. McMillan, objecting to the removal of the gate on various grounds Considera tion was postponed till nexb meeting, the | Engineer to report and to communicate with Messrs Cameron and McFarlane, the Chairman of the Mount Hutt Road Board, | and Mr McMillan with a view to a meeting on the ground. i A letter from Mr H. .Q. Baker was read, re a culvert oh Brown Park Road. Ib was resolved to inform Mr Baker that thf culvert complained of woujd, be rework,

THE ASHBtJKTON OCASDIAH t FBIDA?, MAY 1, ISD6,



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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 prices should prove a great attraction to all who. wish to prepare for winter* — (AdvC.)



For a pain m the side or ohest there is noth- ing so good as a piece of flannel damped witk Chamberlain's Pom Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It affords prompt and por- manent relief and if used m time will often prevent a oold from resulting m pneumonia. This same treatment is a Hure cure for lame, back. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Com- pany. Hollow ay's Pills.— Sudden transitions from heat to cold, or irom raw inclement weather 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 I induced. In all apathy, lisfclessness, and restlessness, Holloway's Pills will prove es- peoi&lly serviceable m begetting the vivacity of mind and body appreoiated by both sound and sick. Wright's Celebrated Family Brand Coffee is the -best m the market; try it; Bold everywhere, ,



I Public Notices. fr WAHOO ! I THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. a Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 —OPENED UP— Q TRUNKS MiflN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' BOOTS AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Keeping a GOOD ARTICLE, and we intend to Retain it. The Goods are all marked m Plain Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 4 Trunks GENTLEMEN'S JENGLISH BALMORALS, Sewn, at prices that will pay yon to in* speot and Buyj TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOEY FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. HAYELOOK STREET, — CASH— CRAIH& PRODUCE STORE T 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, and I take this opportunity of soliciting a continuance of their valued patronage. Amongst other commodities, my stock includes : — FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, CHICKWHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, CRUSHED OATS, STRAW & OATSHEAF CHAFF, CAPE BARLEY, GOLDEN TARES, ONIONS, LINSEED, ETC., ETO< 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 purchasers perfect satisfaction. J. Thomas, PRODUCE DEALER, HAVELOCK STREET. 4 172 PHASES OF THE MOON. A*RIL — Last Quarter ... 511 54 am New Moon ... 13 362 pm First Quarter ... 21 10 16 am Full Moon ... 28 1 17 am lit MBfliomAßr. ! In loving memory of George Francis Scott, i who died at Chriatchuroh on May 1, 1893. We saw him suffer day by day, It caused us bitter grief < To see him slowly pa?s away, And could not give relief. Inserted by his loving wife and children;



Wanted. (^HOOTING SEASON, 1896,- Buy your Guns, Ammunition, Etc., at 7. W. Hardlby's. 3 79 Q.UNS ON HIRE; also Gune J thoroughly repaired. Please forward early . to avoid the rush. «) . W. Hakdley. 380 VTjT ANTED— Preph Butter, EggH, Bees * * wax, Potatoes, Bacon, Pigs, etc. Top prices given for pr?me quality — » Cab son & Co. 489 « LIOT Pies, Tea, Cofifeo and Coooa. «-* ready to morrow, (Saturday) ab H. A. Flower's, Confecitoner, East Street. gj ANTED, a tidy, respectable Girl to asßfsb m housework. Apply Mrs Fletcher, Moore street West. A«hbnrton. 5 5 WANTED Known — Prime Pork Sausages, Small Goods from Christ* ohuroh, Blaok Padding and Brawn mj own making at James Taqkeb's, Tanored Strot. ' >> ANTED Knowu — That Smith . Mackwell makes, repairs, and re-covers Umbrellas and Parasols at Lower East! Street, Ashburton. No eirsons employed to canvass or collect mbrellas at the door. 4 144 B V OCTBALLS, 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. ANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffam. having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refresh- ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felfc want supplied. Meals ab ail hoars, A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. 4 196 WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale. Board and Lodging V>/ with every home comfort, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, Is ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per cup. Truckle's Coffee Palace (late ltyttelton Boardinghouee) Cameron street, Abhbur torw 3j}3 WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheip Boob Salo you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. WHEN you are m Christchurch don't fail to go to Warne's, Cashel street, for Fish or Oyster lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co., Proprietors. 3 4 11/ ANTEDKnown—GotoTHECoRMER VV for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. ITT7"ANTED Known—Our Season's W Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner \ * /"ANTED Known— L^^ge delivery of vv the ♦ Economic' Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more — W H. Collier. WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Melloh's Clearing Boot Sale WJT ANTED Known— Having bought * * our Winter Supply of.. Blankets and Flannels beforp the great advance m , prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohbll and Turner • I/ ANTED Known— Buots and Shoes V* from Is 31 to 27s 6d — Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. __ \'SJ ANTED Known— so . pairs Ladies VV and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only-— .Andrew Orr 10 136 WANTED 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. - : - WAINTKD Known — 6000 pairs of Boots and shoes to pick from. Mellor s Great Boob Sale. ANTED— A few Tonß of Prime Oat Sheaf Chaff. Apply, with samples and price, to Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. COUGH NO jMORE— The Origlna and only Genuine Paregoric Jubes, as sold by me hat Wintor. Try them. — H.Diggle, the up to date Confectioner, Esst Street. 4 215 MEN'S Bluchers ss, 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. Alcorns l , ' WANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound if yon patronise Mellor's Cheap Boob Store. \ : HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's ANTED Known— Everybody to roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boob Sale. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known— The • Economic Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9 ' j per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear, j — W. H. Collier. . / \YSTERS, Wild Rabbits, Groper, vJ Ling, Mokl, Rock Cod, Blue Cod, Smoked Warehou, at Sutherland's, Tancred Street, 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. ■ . j \i / ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of W Boots to be cleared m one month. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. GREAT SALE NOW ON at L. F ANDRK.WES & Co. £30 0 worth of Books, Stationery l<\ncy Gcods, Toys, Mnslc, &c, to be sold thw month regard- less of «osb. Sale now on ac L F. Andbewes & Co, Stationers' Hill. 4 25 WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boob Sale at Mellor's Zealan dia Boot Store. OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, MubHiis, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorns new Bhop, Bakei?'a Buildings^ . * A.? WANTED Known.— The popular Tea and Coffee Rooms, 131 Lich field street, Christchurch, late Rundle's, Tea and Coffee Id per cnp. Bread and Butter 2d per plate. Ham, Hot Pies, and Pastry, bcones, Buns, etc.— M. Coo^e, Proprie- tress. 3 243 ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 6s 6i.— Mkllor' J Cheap Boob Sale. j YiW try the New Venus ?ifa<w,



Business Notices- O. J. NEILL ; WTLL OPEN UP ON ( t! SATURDAY, MAY 2. 1 TN His Old Premises, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREET* ( AN ENTIRELY NRW STOCK j OF . i DRiPBBY CLOTHING AND BOOTS. : ■MwMkMMMI ( ( REMEMBER -EVERYTHING NEW* NO OLD STOCK TO BE GOT RID OF. LATEST STYLES AJSB FASHIONS IN EVER! DEPARTMENT. a J; NEILL imi«DLAND«R l 8 CORNBR v m ■ GASH. CASH. NOTICE. YOUR ATTENTION 13 DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING :- L S the Kepreeentitive of mj Fnglifh Agents is *t prtsent m the Colony, and will be going Home ehortty, I am now taking orders for the REPLACING of any parts of BROKEN BETB m CHINA or GLASSWARE. A Cap, Stncer, PUte, etc., of any deicription or deßign rtplw«d by letTing the broken pwrtß or » sound one as ft Bftmple. Any GUbb or China Di«h«B belonging to Electro-plftted »r SiWer w«re can be made to order. KINDLY LEAVB YOUR ORDERS IHIS WEii'K IP POSSIBLE. S. SAL EX, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. April 27, 1896. SOMETHING WORTH GROWfNG. NEW STRAWBERRY "LAXTON'S NOBLE" THIS new Strawberry has established itself m the Home market as the Very Bkbt Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is Urge, firm, and handsome, the bright crimson Bcarlot terries weighing as high •» *»«££• .while^the flavor ia rich ftnd vlnons. Be sidta these recommendationß, « T^E NOBLE w one of the eftrtieat fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it is undoubtedly the Bt wwberry for growers of this favourite frutt . The following iB extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : « New Strawberry : « L.xton's Noble »— . . This strawberry excels both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Borne of theae fine berries were sent by the Counteßß of Pembroke to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the sice of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The Hfcuit .mved m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the packing md the travelling qualities of the berries. On the average the bernes weighed 2oz each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were fulland handsome. . . "Laxton's Noble" Strawberry comes early into bearing, and is a very heavy beirer, and it should ba very serviceable for any cottager with small garden space or for market gardener*, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming ewl? into fruit Mr Bennet h»s on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten Urge berries, averaging ssy, 2,u eacb. They are fine handsome bernes, and of Rood travelling qualities" „,,•,,• iv.nr As Stock is limited, ye recommend Ordering Early for delivery early ib May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per Dozen; 40a per 100. Authorised Bole Agents for Ashburton and Christchurch for— NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Rcro«cno Hero«CDe, Kerosene. 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We have m stock and to arrive 100 cases • Evening Star ' Kerosene, 150 fire test. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best 11201bs. 11201b* w . We have just received half a ton of Pure Cwara of Tartar ground specially for us from the omtah. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pare, and i 3 the Strongest and R»t procarable, and having boußht it before the rise j m the Home market, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. « aJ - A I coffee. Coffee. Coffee. We are giving special attention to our Coffee. The Coffee Beans are ; selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and, ground on our premises by the most approved machinery. We can recommend it with the greatest of confidence as Superior to «my other Coffee m the market. Give it a tnal aDdyoUWliUße NOTICE TO FABMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BBfiSWAX m any quantity, at Highest Market Bates. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTOJ, and High street, Chrhtchurcb. Tkjphosb 24 b 7