The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAy, MAY 26, 1896. "SIXTY YEARS OF PROGRESS."

'• Sixty years of progress " is how Mr W. T. iStead, m the /Review of Revieivs heads his summary of a most able article that appeared m the April number of the Edinburgh Review on the subject of the reign of Queen Vic toria. Thearticle is specially appro priate at the present time, as, if Her Majesty lives to see another anniver sary of her coronation day m June she will have wielded the sceptre on the British throne for a longer period than any British monarch that haa ever held the high position before her. The article of the Edinburgh Reviewer is a brilliant retrospect of a brilliant reign, and as Mr Stead says, is fitted to awaken a deep imperial patriotism, aad to confirm our faith m progress. Beginning with the growth of the empire under the benign reign of Queen j Victoria, the writer says population and area have largely extended. " There are seventy-five people living m these islands now for every fifty who were alive when the Queen came ! to the throne." We have added I 275,000 square miles — a territory larger than Austria — m India j 80,000 j square miles — a space as vast as ! Great Britain— in the rest of Asia ; 200,000 square miles— a region as j large as Germany— iv South Africa * I and m East Africa, 1,000,000 square miles — or about half the extent of European Russia. Our possessions m North America and m Australasia cover one-ninth of the earth's dry land. Canada has been politically reorganised, and translated from rebellion to dis tinguished loyalty. Constitutional self-government has been given to Australasia, which may count on an expansion m the next century similar to that of the United States m this. The Briti-h Empire now embraces an area of 8,500,000 square miles, or, if the subordinate Indian States and the possessions of the African Companies be included, of 10,000,000 square miles. It contains a population of some 350*000,000 people. Nearly one per son out of every four on the earth owes allegiance, directly or indirectly, to the Queen. Its area is larger than that of Russia. It is very doubtful whether China, populous as she is, sup ports so many people as the British Empire." The article then proceeds to deal with the improved means of travelling both by land and sea, the increase of our mercantile marine, and the tremendous addition to our postal and telegraphic means of communi cation. " When the Queen was born it was literally true that man could not travel faster than the Pharaohs." The first of the great trunk lines — that between London and Birmingham — was not opened till 1838. A third-class railway ride m 1844 from London to Ex,eter took sixteen hours and a half. In- 1842 there were only 18,000,000 passengers. Now there are 900,000,000, eight out of nine of whom are third class. The mileage of railways is now 20,000 ; and their capital has sprung from £55,000,000 to £1,000,000,000. At the Queen's accession steam naviga tion of the Red Sea and of. the Atlantic was "proved "to be impossible. In 1838 the Sirius and the Oi'eat Western crossed the Atlantic. The Sirius, of 700 tons and 320 horse-power, took eighteen days from Cork to New York. The Campania, of 12,000 tons and 30,000 horse power, does it now m a little over five. Our commercial navy totalled m 1840 24,000 vessels, almost all of wood, and 2,800,000 tons, including 770 steam vessels, of 87,000 tons, but m > 1894 numbers 21,000 vessels, mostly all of iron and steel, and nearly 9,000,000 tons, of which 6,000,000 tons go bj steam. Electric telegraphy was not when the Queen a came to the throve. The first year of her reign was tbe first of the electric telegraph. The channel cpble was only laid m 1851, the Atlantic cable m 1866. Since 1870, when the telegraphs were taken over by the State the number of inland messages has risen from 10,000,000 to more than 70,000,000 a year. Then it was one wirj, one message, at eighty words a minute. Now six messages can travel by one wire at a speed of 600 words a minute. And the telephone has come mto relieve the telegraph. Postage m 1837 cost four pence a letter from London to Windsor, to Edinburgh thirteen pence. Exports and imports combined amounted m 1837 to about £140,000,000 ; m 1894 to more than £680,000,000. Then 1,200 articles .were subject to Customs duty j now less than one dozen. The the writer deals with the social condition of the people, and the pertient question is asked " Are the people better off to-day than they were m 1837 V And be proceeds with the answer thus : —In 1842 every penny on the Income Tax raised, exclusive of Ireland, £700,000 : now it brings m (inclusive of Ireland, two and a quarter millions sterling. Probate duty was paid on £50,000,000 m 1888 ; m 1894, on £164,000,000. While the population has increased by 50 per cent the wealth of the country has trebled. Agriculture has not advanced like other industries ; but land m Great Britain assessed under Schedule Bstood at £46,000,000 a year m i 842, and m 1894 was not less, but slightly more. Paupers m Eugland and Wales numbered, m 1839, 1,137,000, and m 1842, 1,429,000, but now only 800,000. The poor lived m. cellars, and had none of the mordern means of access to the country. The few parks were closed to them. No wonder that, m 1837, committals m England and Wales I numbered 23,600 : m 1893 there were ' 12,300. Then a comparison is made between tbe state of tbe country as regards crime m the beginning of j Victoria's reign, and tbe condition of things to-day. In 1833 the convict population was 50,000. In 1893 it had fallen to 4,345 prisoners and perhaps 2000 ticket-of-leave men. In 1837 there was no effective police force any where m Great Britain nave m London and the question is discussed whether it is better to maintain throughout the kingdom an army of respectable protectors of the public peaceandsafety, than to maintain m prison a still larger army of law-breakers and enemies to the peace and security of tho public. Tn tbe thirties tbe lower orders were

seething with discontent breaking out into riots and Chartism. But now " universal content has succeeded universal agitation." Wages are higher. The necessities and luxuries of the poor are cheaper. Legislation has regulated conditions of labour and has compelled sanitation ; and the free library is coming to be almost universal. The free library naturally suggests the subject of education. Thp first annual 1 grant mad^. by the State for education dates from 1839. Then the grant v.- .is £30,000 ; now it is £9,000,000. In 1850 one child out of every 89 people was at school, but one person out of every 20 was a pauper, and one out of every 700 was a criminal. In 1890 one child out of every eight was at school ; but only one person out of every 36 was a pauper, and only one person out oi every 2,400 waß committed for trial. Social difficulties are grave but decreas ing. When the Queen came to the throne, economic opinion recognised but one god — self-interest, and Adam Smith as his prophet. Now the prevail ing tendency has registered itself m the word " altruism." It may be objected that life is being reduced to a dead level of mediocrity. In architecture we have produced the Houses of Parlia ment, the Thames Embankment, and most of the Bridges over the Thames. In literature, Maoaulay, Hallam, Grote and Froude redeem history, as Thackery, Charlotte Bronte, George Eliot and Dickens, redeem fiction, and Wordsworth and Tennyson poetry, from the charge of mediocrity. "An age which has done more to dominate nature, and to explain nature, than. all the preceding centuries, cannot rightly be charged with inferiority of iutellect.' The right of inquiry has been vindica ted. Yet the progress of free thought " has not been followed by any decline m religious fervour." * l More money has been raised for church building, church extension, chutch endowment and missionary efiort, both at home and abroad, than at any previous period of our history. The reviewer concludes, Pearson and Nordau notwithstanding, that the last sixty years reveal progress — not decline.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A budget of important news will be found on the fourth page. A cnrious epidemic is -fLcting the citizens of Pat is; Hundreds of people awake m the morning with inflamed eyes. Major E. Hamlin, it is stated, will be a candidate for Manukau at the next general election. Major Hamlin formerly represented Franklin for several years. It is rumored, says the Taieri Advocate* that the Hon Mr L-rnach comes m for a large portion of the £3,000,000 said to hava been left by hiq relation, Mr Donald Larnach. The excursion train to Timara yester day morning carried a fair nnmber of passengers from Christchuroh, and picked np about a hundred at Ashburton. i A number of our model yacht sailors took advantago of the fine day yesterday for a crnise on the Swimming Bath watei, and a visitor from Christchurch brought a fine model with him and tried her on our water. The Mataura Ensign has apologised to Capain Pupham for having published m the course of its report of a prohibition meeting at Gore, at the beginning of last month, certain remarksooncerningCoker's Hotel. - On dit says the Marton Mercury, that Mr Bruce has withdrawn from the contest for the Rangitikei seat at the forthcoming general election, and that Mr F. Y. Lethbridge will be the candidate m the Opposition interest. A man was fined £8 at Peokham, England, for fortune telling by post. His letters (principally from servant girls, and containing postal orders) were so numerous that the man. and his wife were a fortnight m arrears m answering them. A few members of the County Golf Clnb took advantage of the holiday ahd the fine weather to take a turn on the links and enjoyed a good game. One player had the good luck to play a " sky bhot " from the hole at tha pound, across the pound paddock, to within ten feet of the first " spout " hole, and with his next putted — a hole at twc. So great a success has the London-Paris telephone proved that the postal authori ties are about to lay a seoond cable to meet increasing demands for nse of the wires. The work on the land wires is now being proceeded with on both sides of the Channel. Ib is stated that when the second cable is laid Manchester and Liverpool aud some other large oentres are likely to be directly connected. A summary of the records of trout fishing m the Opihi, Temuka, and Waihi rivers during the past season (says the Timaru Herald) shows that of the 236 lioensed anglers, 17 of the most proficient or most persistent captured 12,972 fish, bhe aggregate weight of which is estimated at five tons The highest individnal tally is that of Mr D. Findlay, 1500 fish. The veteran N. O. Nicholas tallied 1290, R. Young 1211, A. G. Campbell 1187. F. Palliser is well up with 923. One fisher man of tbe I7canghl a 16-pounder and four a 14-pounder each. The telegraphic chess match between bhe Oamaru and the Ashburton Chess Clubs began on Saturday evening. The Ashburton team played m the office of the postmaster, kindly placed by Major Douglas at the Club's disposal. Owing to the business engagements of some of che members of the local team who could not attend at the time fixed for beginning, seven o'clock, there was a good deal of delay and, not more than sixteen moves have been made op any of the boards It is not therefore possible at present to see any material advantage one way or the other on the majority of the. boards, but m the game conducted by Mr Vernon Steward, he has a knight to the good and should win his game. Mr A. Muller operated on the wires with his accustomed accuracy and dispatch, and Major Douglas, by his presence during the evening, materially helped to keep things going righo. In honor of the Queen's Birthday the Volunteers paraded at the Drill Shed at nine o'clock yesterday morning, and fired the customary feu dejoie. There were over thirty of all ranks on parade and Captain Dolman commanded. After the usual preliminaries the corps was marched out of the shed to the drill groand adjoin ing, and there the royal salute was given, i followed by the customary cheers fori Her Majesty. The fen de-joie was far from satisfactory. The corps has recently -been armed with the Martini-Henry rifle m place of i!he old and worn-out Snlders. But some wiseacre m office has decided that blank cartridges are good enough for the new arm, and the corps are expected to nse up their supplies of the old arm blank with the new rifle. The Ashburton corps tried this yesterday, bub the result was that nob half the cartridges fitted the breeoh blocks, and many of the rifles could not be used Const quently the feu de-joie was rather a fiasco. After parade the men adjourned to the range to fire for the tradesmen's prizes. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure—this ia Kosig Tba

A piece of wanton mischief was per petrated on Saturday nighb— it is believed about midnight. Some evil-disposed per son threw a large stone through the shop window of Messrs Undrill and Co , Cabinetmakers, Tancred Street, and another through MrS. Burnard's window, butcher, a few yards further down bhe street. Fortunately beyond the breakage of glass no harm was done. The stone went clean through Messrs UndriUV. wlndow, but luckily missed a mirror and a large quantity of crookery ware- Ib but slightly grazed a piece of gilt moulding, and then dropped on the floor. Thu missile thrown ac Mr Barnarcfs WIDdOW broke tha glass, bnt was met by bhe lower bar of the upper sash, which was slightly down for ventilation, and so did not reach the inside of the shop. Wanton mischief of this kind deserves severe punishment. The looal team of hockey players met a team from Christchurch yesterday on the sports ground at tlie Domain-, placing the matoh In the centre of the oval, on the site Bet apart for football. Play began at three o'olook, and was oarried on vigor ously for an hour or so, during whioh time each side scored two goals, and the match ended m a draw. The visitors played remarkably well, and appeared to be m good form and practice, and perhaps lv the end may have botae down our looal players, but the latter showed great smartness, and considering the limited praotloe they have had this year made a creditable exhibition. The visitors left by the evening train.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. YORKSHIRE. London, May 25 The ozicket match, Australians v. Yorkshire, began at Sheffield to*day. There was a large attendance, and the weather was splendid, but the wicket wiry. The following is t<he home team : — Peel, Wainwright, Denton, Moprhouse, Hirst, Milllgan, Tunnicliff, Brown, Mounsey, Hunter, and Lord Hawke. The visitors batted first and have lost four wiokets for 147. Darling was chief scorer with 57. waaammmaaamrmaaasaammmmaaamm

COMMERCIAL

London, May 24 Rabbit skins are m fair demand. New Zealand show a penny deoline. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, ; Limited, have received the following cable message, dated London, May 22nd: — ;_._ Frozen Meat— i-Lamb, market firmer. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth 4§d per lb,

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, May 23 The produce markets olosed quiet, with the exception of feed oats, which are very scarce, selling readily at 2s 5d to 2s 6d for ordinary, and New Zealand prime onions, which are scarce, are quoted ab £8. Values are unchanged.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The Lyttelton Times of Saturday reports :— Matters m the grain and produce markets j remain very much aB they were last week. The high prices ruling for wheat and oats have prevented speculators operating to any extent for export, present advices from the Sydney market nob being encouraging enough to tempt shippers. Several lines of wheat, however, have been taken for the south at quotation., and m several cases holders have declined to sell at prices offered. Local millers being well snpplied, are in clined to hold aloof, bat may be expeoted to come into the market again shortly. Oats still remain firm, and as the quantity for Bale is not equal to local requirements, will probably harden still further. I) is rather unsatisfactory to note that advices from Sydney covey the information thab the markeb there for New Zealand chaff has been temporarily spoiled by the inferiority of a number of the parcels sent from here. Sydney buyers who were prepared to buy to arrive have m many cases decided nob to do so, on account of the number of discoloured and poor lots which have arrived there. Neither potatoes nor onions show auy signs { of improvement. Dairy produce, ou the other hand, is daily strengthening, as buyers for shipment are endeavouring to secure parcels to arrive m Sydney after the duty is taken off on July 1. Butter is especially scarca, and the factories are now working less than half time. The following are current prices ;-— Wheat, — Pearl (prime milling), 3s 4d to 3s od ; millers' mixed lines, 3s 3d to 3a sd ; Tuscan, 3s 3d to 3s 4£d ; Hunter's, 3s 3d to 3a 4sd ; good seconds, 2s 8d to 2s lOd. Oats. — Prime milling, 2s 3d ; good seed Tartars 2s 3d; short feed, to 2s 2d; Dons and Danish and good short feed 2s 2d. Barley. — Malting, prime 3a 6d to 3s 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3a to 3s 3d ; second quality 2s 6d to 2s 9d ; feed, 2a 3d. . Beans.— Well saved, 2a 4d; ticks, 2s 4d to2s6d. ;• Peas. — Blue Prussians 3s 6d to 3s 9d; others, 3s. Oatsheaf Chaef.— soa at handy country stations. Onions.— £6 at country stations. Potatoes ---Derwents 32a 6d to 35s at country stations. Grass Seed.— Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 3d to 2a 93, machine-dressed to 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s. Cocksfoot 2|d to 3£d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4id, Cowgrass 4d to 5Jd, white clover 4d to 7£d Alsyke 4d to s£d. - Dairy Produce. — Cheese 3id to 4d, loaf 4d to 4£d. Butter— Facbory lOd, dairy 8d to ' 9d, salt 6d to 7d. Bacon and hams s£d, Colonial Hops— Brewers' sorts 8d to 9sd at Nelson. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise stated. " The New Zealand Loan and Mebcantile Agency Company, \jsj>., quote aa follows on May 22, 1896 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl 33 4dto3ssd f.o.b. „  Tuscan 3s 3d to 3s 4sd| „  „ Hunter's 3s 2d to 3s 3Jd „ Seconds, clean .. 2s 6d to 3s „ Oats- Tartars and Duns .. 2s to 2s 2d „ Good stout feed .., 2aldto2a2£d „ Milling and seed .. 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ Barley — Prime malting .. 3a 6d to 4s \exst're Medium (dull) feed ls9d to2a3d/nominl Beans -. 2s to 2s 3d f.o.b. Peas- Prussian Blues . . 3a 4d to 3a 9d f.o.b. ! Ryegrass— Dressed .. 4a to 4s 3d „ I Farmers' lines -.. 2a to 3s 6d „ Cocksfoot — Good bright seed •• 2|d to 3id „ Medium Grades . . 2|d to 2id „ Good dressed .-. 4d to 4£d „ Onions— Prime sound £7 „ Potatoes — Derwents .. 45s „ Kidneys ... 55a  The New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quote as follows on May 22, 1896 :— Wheat— . Prime milling Pearl 3s 5d f.o.b. „ „ Tuscan 3a 4d to 3s 4§d „  „ Hunter's -3a 4d  Seconds clean ... 2a lOd f.o.b. | Oats— orCh. Tartars seed ... 2a 3d „ Duns and Danish ... 2s ld  Good stout feed ... 2s 2d Milling ... .... 2s 3d „ Barley — Prime malting ... 3s 6d to 3s 9d Ch. Medium (dull) .... 33 „ Beans.. ... ... 2s 4d f.o.b. Peas— ] Prussian bines .... 3s 6d to 3s 9d „ ' Partridge 3a „ ) Ryegrass — Farmers' lines ... 2a 3d to 2a 9d Ch. Cocksfoot — Good bright seed 3d to 3£d „ „ Medium grades .. 2|dto3d „ „ ' Chaff- ' Good oataheaf . M 60s»t country station* Pot-toei-Dorweßti 3& r) „ l

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB. Christchurch, May 25. The second day's racing of the Canterbury Totting Club's Winter Meeting waa held to-day m beantif ul weather. There was a large attendance and the racing was very good. The sum of £5997 10s was pub through the totalisator — making a total of £10,035 10s for the meeting; ,-. Following are tbe results: — 4 - .... Maiden Handicap (Saddle), of 40 soys; two miles. — Mesmerist. 28sec, 1 ; Pride of Kilkenny, 23sec, 2 ; Speculation, 32.cc, 3. Fifteen _)t*vrt_dt Won by three lengths Time— smin 38aec. Dividend— £ll 6a. Juvenile Stakes (m Harness), of 170-OVB, second horse 20sovs; one mile.— Dictator 1, Peak 2, King Harold 3. Imperial and General Standish also started, a fine race, won by half a length. Time— 3min 6seo. Dividend— £l l6a. Queen s Handicap Trot (saddle), of 150 sovb; two miles— M^au Carlo, 2>2*.ec, 1; Pauline, 26sec, 2 ; Spider, 16sec, 3. Twelve started. Won by 20yds. Time— smin 20sec Dividend— £s 2s. Maiden Handicap Trot (harness), of 40 soys ; one mile— Sain Slick, llseo, 1. Eleven started. Won by about 70 yards. Time — 2min49seo. Dividend— £5 lOs, Pont Handicap Trot (harness), of 40 soya ; two miles— Cricket, 44seo, 1 ; Coral, 18aeo, 2. Fifteen started. Won by 40 yards. Time— smin 15aeo. Dividend— £2 Bs. Birthday Handicap Tbot (harnaaa), of 105 soya ; three miles — Ascot, 25sec, 1, Rita ser, Brooklyn fyieo, Ru____ 48aec, Little Hen _Bseo, Sacramento 65seo, alao started. Ascot won by 150 yds from Brooklyn, who waa four longtha m front of Rita. Time—Bmin 12sec Dividend— £l l63 Telegraph Handicap Trot (saddle), of 60 soya ; one mile— Spider, Baeo, 1; Monte Carlo, sseo (6ssc penalty) 2. Twenty started. Dividend— £B 6a. Avon 26seo finished first, but was disqualified for incon* ■iatent running. Final Handioaj? (harness), of 60 aova one mile— Kentucky Mand, 12sec, 1. Ten started. Won by dvar 100 yards. Time— 2min 47seo. Dividend— £6.

Aquatics.

THE INTERCOLONIAL RACES. Sydney, May 24 A worse day for rowing as regards weather than yesterday turned out to be, could not well have baen selected. As the morning wore on, the wind gradually freshened and the afternoon saw it piping strong frem the south-east with heavy rain . The morning gave b- me hope thab bhe steady rain woidd mitigate the effeot of the wind on the water, but this hope disappeared early m the afternonn when the rain unfortunately ceased, and gave the wind free play. The weather visibly affected bhe attendanoe of the publio, as few but enthusiasts of the first water, cared to face the biting blasts. On the open reaches of the river white horses were m evidence, and when the sculling event started it was a matter for conjecture whether any of the frail crafts oould safely negotiate . che miniature Bay of Biscay between Blandville and Mortlake. The results were as follows : — Intercolonial Four-oab Championship; aboub 2J miles ; prizes, four gold medalß for the members of the crew, and one silver medal for the oox swain. Viotoria 1 New Zealand 2 New Sonth Wales 3 The Queensland crew, which had also entered, withdrew a few days ago. The crews were sent away about 4 o'clock after one false start, m whicb Victoria and New Zealand broke away. Eventually the three crews got away well together, New Zealand and Victoria forging to the front m the fairly smooth water which prevailed between the starting post and Abbotaford. After tbe latter point was reached trouble was predicted for tbe Victorians m the heavy water which was met, but their short olean strokes took their boat lightly over the waves; while the longer sweep of the New Zealanders, together with the heavy weight o£ the orew, caused them to labour considerably m the broken water. Ab this stage a regretable accident occurred, the wind setting the Victorian boat down on the New Zealand boat and causing a foul. The Australians had a slight lead at the time, bub neibher boat stopped. ' From the staro ib was clearly seen that tho New South Wales men were hopelessly outclassed and the race resolved itself Into a battle royal between the two visiting crews. The Viotorians were rowing beautifully with magnificent oombination, and kept just ahead of the other boa% the crew of which were going all they knew to keep on terms. Off Cabarita the Victorians had established a lead of nearly a length, but as Tennison's was reached the New Zealanders spurted, aod although the Victoriansrresponded the former were drawing up on them at every stroke, when .what, looked like a crab spoiled their effort and the orew fell baok. Shortly afterwards the New Zealanders pat m another challenge, but ib was of no avail, and tbe dark blues rowing beauti* fully kept their lead. At Mortlake the New Zealanders were steered an erratic course, and got into the wash of the Victorians, the boats finishing ur der these conditions. The general opinion is tbat the Victorians were to blame for getting into New Zealand's water. The latter entered a protest immediately at the con clusion of the race, but ib was dismissed by the umpire, who held that both crews were m fault, that New Zealand had plenty of room to give way to the other boat, and that ln his opinion the foul was not of sufficient consequence to affect the result. The draw for position was muddled.; New Zealand should have gone from the centre booy, instead of the northern one. Both the New Sonth Wales and Yiotorian orews being to windward had the best positions ln the wind which was blowing. The New Zealanders claim that the foal caused them to take m a large quantify ojE water and when they finished their boat was full. In faoe of these olrcamstances they are challenging the Victorians to row tho race over again* Time— l 2mm 32 seo. Intbkcolonial Sculling Championship ; about 3 miles ; prizo, a gold medal. M. J. Slack, Queensland ... ... 1 J. L. Bannister, New South Wales ... 2 B. Mc Oormiok, New Zealand ... 3 E, Powell, Victoria, also started. This event was rowed almost iv the dark. McOormick and Powell steered a wretched course, the former going almost at right angles to the proper course which caused him to lose quite ooe hun dred yards m the first mile. Wben Ohicken Bay was reaohed Powell g»ve up, but McOormick persevered and wt>nt the distance. Slack took the lead from the start and won easily by five lengths from Bannister, who was a couple of hundred yards m front of the New Zealander. Time — 23min 44sec. The visitors were entertained at a dinner last nighb.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1896.



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W' ANTED Known— The • Economic Kid Glove, fnu«* buttons, Is 9 1 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. Collier. Li) ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of W Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ••* ANTED Known— *3o to The Corner >\V for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. POTATOES. Potatoes.— Prime Der- went Potatoes 4s Jld per bag ; two bags for 9s 6d. Delivered anywhere within the Belt. — Fletcher Bros. -iII ANTED Known— so pairs Ladies W and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas ' Tennis Shoes, ab half usnal price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr 10 136 BED CHAFF. Bed Ohaff. 9d per bag delivered. Sharps, Bran, Flour. &c, ab equally low rates. — Fletcher Bros. T^/ ANTED Known.— The popular Tea iV and Coffee Rooms, 131 Lichfield street, ChriHtchurch, late Rundle's* Tea and Coffoe ld per cup. Bread and Butter 2d per plat.c. Ham, Hob Pies, and Pastry. Scones, Buns, etc.— M. Cooke, Proprie- J tress. - 3 243 ? i ANTED Known — 6000 pairs o v V Booth and -"hoes to piok from i Mellor a Gr af Boot Sale. y v. AN « KD Known— That E. Mahood * is still Helling *U kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Ghssware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the trade Orders by letter or Telephone promptly at-tended to Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76 ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black. 69 6i. — Mellor' Cheap Root. Sale. • ANTED Kn>wn-Onr Season's Df%9ses m aU the New Colonial Tweeds and * hoice Home Materials now opened \n inspection invited.— Mitchell akd Turner WANTED Known— We intend to shake np every Boob' Shop m Ashburton.— Mellor's Clearing Boot Sale 4/| EN'S Bluchers ' ss, a good Strong - 1 -" Nailed Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies* and Children's Boots nd Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R Alcorn s NTED Known— lf you miss the Otic p Boob Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. * \tr ANTED Known— A Magnificen '•"•v Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on viv>w. See window.— Mitchell and Turner. \XTANTED Known— L^rge delivery of, ** the 'Economic' Kid Qlovei, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — w H. Collier. GREAT SALE NOW ON ab L. F. ANDREWES &00. £3000 worth of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys,' Music, &c, to be sold chi- month regard- Ihsb of cost. Sale now on ac L. F. a NDBEWEs & Co, Stationers' Hall. 4 25 .... AAsI s TED Known-- Bargains from W floor to ceiling — MELLO.'sSto taking Boot Sale. \\T ANTED Known— That it U lament * able to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boob Trade now-a- -days ? But no wonder I say. Thay m**y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b geb the worth of your money But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moison. the Premier m the Boob Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing hoot can be got. Seonre good boots for winter or your feeb will be web. Geb your repairs done ab or-oe or while you wait ab J.. Moison's Impermeable Boot Dep6b, Eas Streeb, Ashburton. 2 12 mamaaammaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammaamaammmmamam A.R.V. CAPTAIN DOLMAN, on behalf of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers, desires to thank ihe following gentlemen for their, handsome donations to the Com- 1 j pany's shooting funds : — j j 0 A. M Buckley, Eeq., Hon. jW. C WaJkev, Xq . M.UO., J. O. ! I WiNon, K v q , John McLftchlan, Eaq., jM H Ft, , D*vid '..'hoDiHt.. Esq., Messrs ; F k" ! l.i_i.i_..r Bvtts,. H:* m«r and Graves, Jo; ;; •';_.■ an. ' 0., Hn y Z.t.der, Esq. f ■-.• •:■■. B- ■•• 1. or i;o JL*rug Ooiu. :y ' : ,: ' 15. •_ n r ■ r t-"i\. t*;al«kan'd Co . .1. ''"- 1 <.<_; Cr. J_-sson, C. Percy, ; vl.cl)^iUi>d. L F Andtewes, Mitohell and urear, VV Patching, Collins and Co.. H M. Jones, Major Steward, W. J. Siic'.ck, James Ta-ker, J McKeague, W Puliock, Levien and Co., H. Diggle, Hiutrnhcui, and Robinson. 5 216 APPLES. APPLES. j A M P R:E PARED TO Purchase Apples IN ANY QUANTIRES. _.pply at Onoe to — HENRY ZANDER. 18 The women of New Zealand have nearly j every right, that men poasesß. They have ' also the privilege of securing a tailor made 'Waterproof Cloak ab the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Newest styles for winter 1896. We guarantee every garment to have sewn seamß throughout, Call at the Faotory and inspeot our large range of patterns. ' Ale* Hcudry, M&B a ger,~ADVT, I



Public notices. —opened up— q trunks men's, youths' and boys' boots at NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Keeping a GOOD ARTIOLE, and we intend to Retain it. The Goods are all marked In Plain. Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES. _ * Trunks GENTLEMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORALS, Sewn, at prioes that will pay you to in- speot and Buy- TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FORJYOUR NEXT Pi IR OP BOOTS ALEXi HENDRY, Manager. PLEASE NOTE. TI7E have been fortunate m securing AT A BTG DISCOUNT, several clear- ing lines of GENERAL DRAPERY, from one of the Ohristohurch Warehouses, and we intend offering these from THIS DAY AT SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. — REMEMBER — SALE OE W \R> HOUS MEN'S CLEARING LIMES, COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 25. TERMS STRIOTLY OASH. Ashburton Drapery Company, \RCADE HOUSE ■ • ■aavMsaaaamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAamamaaaaaammmaaaaaaaa) Wanted. m Boxes Stationery. *J 6d and Is Boxes. Commercial Envelopes ab very low prices for cash. Five Quires Cream laid large*post rnled Notepaper Is ; do. foreign note 6d, for cish ; cannot be beaten. — H. M. Jones. . tTT AKTED KNOWN.— Mrs Hufpam, v having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dining and Refresh- ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long, felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. * 4 196 OLFI WOLPI WOLF! The old cry He has come this week, and is slaughtering Music at unheard of prices. lb pieces tor 3d ; 1- 6d pieces fur 4d ; 2s pi* ces for 6d ; 3s pieoes for 9d ; 4s pieces for Is. 3500 pieces to Belect from at L. F. Andbkwes & Co.'s Great Sale. 693 CHOUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still S making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine Unless stamped Flower's Cough. -H. A Flower, Confectioner, Kast street. 5 24 MERICAN BOSS and Nougat \ Creams, simply delicious Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa. — H. Diqgle, Up-to-date Confectioner, East Street - j RE vM Dates— The original maker. * D nfc be misled by other makes. jH. A Slower, the old reliable Confec- tioner Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee and Cocoa. 25 •'■ IAM making Irish Moss Jujubes, in- valuable for coughs, oolds, influenza etc — H. A Flower, Confectioner, East street ■ '■' 623 POTATOES— Jus* arrived a «plnndid loh of f.erwenrs ; largp SHcks s orim^ quaii y;»o b. old eh • -p — Cars, n A ; o. I aJSI'W; liiiiiwi-wv- >b dj o > "><' up O J-ELLORS </h:' p »?• Ol *...»> Now'h y'-ur 'imf t" buy I » VRSON &C s - ■ ck nk i.« ' a ■ ■ ». £60. «■■■■'■ i* fG- • • ! ii) ny-. . . X •.. v- ■ ■ . • «.'.'■• Kiicyci s lck I .. d ,** - W cV < •f cl«ar*"* ?n f.-n.«" * ks 5 121 RED THI . 8 *.|.fi. * -.'.'3t, -.ht-iine B->. kv »'■ 4 i.*:igl_tv«n . P-nny Books at 9 •, M»!f m -orown Books a» Is, Envelopes rom 3- 9$ per 1000, or 250 for 1 , Bnxe.!- of Not-. Puper aid erivel'P<;ti frnm 4^J. iihilliua [jackets of Note Priper ai Bd, Two shilling Packets for Is 3 .—at L. F. Andrewes and Co's Great Bale. 5 46 WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Snpply of Blankets and Flannels before tbe great advanoe m prioes we intend gtving our friends fuil benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner HOLIDAY Suits—A Mice Kaiapoi Suit for : 27s 6d, Boys' Knloker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Salts to Measure from 455, Fit and sVorkmanHhip Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's JUST Arrived.— A large variety of nso ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties j also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Moroooo and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and nnder ordinary cost brioe at Mrs Alcorn's. | Many ladies complain the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tea thoy will be aatiufied,



Business Notices. _ G. J. NEILL TTAS OPENED UP AN ENTIRELY NEW STOOK OF grapery, Clothing 1 , arail Boots. 1 New Dress Goods, double width, ll£d yard All Wool Flannel 9Jd Doable Bed Twill Sheeting, m white and unbleached, 9£d NEW GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NO OLD STOOK. OLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's and Boyi' Suits of every description at the very Lowest possible prioe. Hats, Gaps, Collars and Ties. . . . BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Boys' Boots, Ladiea' Boots and Shoes ot every description. G« S- UT EI lili, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. _-5-_s__sssg__s------5 ' ' i — FOR — WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Pay a Visit to the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SAL EK. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. fXTHERE la to be seen the Largest and Finest Stock of JEWELLERY, aud SILVER PLATED WARE m our diettiot. SOME VERY SUITABLE ARTICLES FOR WEDDING PRESENTS AT REASONABLE PRICES. SOMETHING WO TH GROWING. * NEW STRAWBERRY " LAXTON'S NOBLE" THIS new Strawberry has., established itself io the Home market as the Very Best Strawbefry under cultivation. The fruit is large, firm, and handsome, the bright crimson scarlet berries weighing as high as 2o« each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides these recommendations, "TH fil NOBLE w is one of the earliest fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it is undoubtedly the Strawberry for growers of this favourite fruit . The following is extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : M New Strawberry : " Laxton's Noble " — . . This strawberry excels both m Bize, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. They wero said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived mex cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the packing and the travelling qualities of the berries. On the average the berries weighed 2"8 each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. . . "Laxton's Noble" Strawberry comes early into bearing, and is a very h«avy besrer, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with Bmall garden space or for market gardenerf, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Bennet has on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2ob each, Tbey are fine handsome berries, and of good travelling qualities." As Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per Dozen; 40s per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Aehburton and Christohuroh for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SEFJ) MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kero*en<». Kerosene, Kerosene. 100 Cases. 100 Cases. We havo m stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 decrees tire test. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best ight-eiving oils m the market. Cream of 'rartw. Cream "of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Oream of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Oream of Tartar is guaranteed Pun*, and is the Strongest and Best procurable, aud having bought it before the rise m the Home muruet, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. <i:«>l_fee. toffee. 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 th«j greatest of confidenco as Superior to any otber 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 any quantity, at Highest Market Rates. «..._. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to *'■' i FLETCHER BEOS., ' vAoH SUI'iM STORED, BA.&.T. STRKBT, ASHBURTON, and High Btreet, Christchurch. TatWHOWI 24 Box 6