Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1896. THE RINDERPEST.

Veterinary science knows nothing so deadly to the bovine race as what is : known as the rinderpest — nothing so fearfully contagious, nor so hopeless of cure. The murrain of beasts, which was one of the ten plagues of Egypt, must have been closely akin to it, for the Egyptian murraia ran swiftlj through the herds of the oppressors of God's people, and swept them from the pastures. The rinderpest appears to have been imported to Britain from Russia, where it is generally believed to have originated, and for that reason is variously styled rinderpest, Russian fever, Steppe disease, but at Home the farmers know it ?nd fear it as simply cattle plague. In the sixties it broke out m Forfarshire, whither it was supposed to have been carried from soma Russian port m the Baltic, by one or other of the many vessels then m the flax trade, Dundee, Montrose, and Aberdeen m those days being im portant centres of the flax industry. However it came, it soon made its presence felt, and very soon also, the vets, discovered what a terrible enemy they had to fight. All sorts of remedies were tried, but the more the affected animals were treated the more the plague seemed to spread, and finally it was given up as incurable. When it entered into a herd, every in dividual beast m that herd was seized —^several m one day frequently— and the fear of it became so great that country people absented themselves from church lest they should en counter persons there into whose byres the disease had entered, and from them take home to their own the dreaded scourge. Farmers stayed away from the market places for the same reason, and also prohibited visits to their servants of men and women from farms and localities where the disease was suspected to be. Ultimately the local authorities m Aberdeen and Kincardine shires — Forfarshire soon following suit — took the strong measure of "stamping out" the plague. All idea of cure was abandoned, as it was seen that as soon as a cow or steer was affected, the longer it was allowed to live and be above ground, the greater I was the danger of contagion, and while I affected animals were being experi mented with by vets, the disease spread amazingly. For some time the owners of cattle quailed before the prospect of having their beasts slaughtered to the last horn and hoof upon the farm, but by-and-by they recognised that this was their only hope, and the necessity of stamping out being generally accepted, those who had to submit their stock to slaughter m the interests of the common good were compensated out of the county funds. The disease which is now decimating the herds m South Africa is the same as that imported to Britain from the Steppes of Russia. Some of our contemporaries say that the horses have been affected, but this was not the case at Home, although a disease called epizootic ravaged the. stables of the United States some years after wards. Whatever the range of the disease now ravaging the African herds, it is too near our own shores for us not to feel some degree of alarm about it, as vets, are now agreed that the riderpest is a highly contagious fever, attended with great inflammation and specific lesions of the alimentary canal, and thus shows a remarkable correspondence with the typhoid fever of the human body. It was the out break of rinderpest at Home, followed by that of pleuro-pneumonia, which caused the Imperial Parliament to pass the Contagious Diseases (Annimals) Act, providing, inter alia, for prompt measures being taken to stamp out un welcome visitors of the kind now under notice, and with rinderpest rampant so near as the Oape, whence at any time it may be imported here, we trust the Department of Agricul ture will b 8 alert and prepared to act.

The Rev. Mackenzie Gibson who has just been appointed to the Anglican Church of "Waimate, as SUNDAY successor to the late Rev. harvesting Mr Sotham, is evidently a clergyman of the advanced school of thought. At least so we judge from the remarks attributed to him on the subject of Sunday harvesting, which | we take from the North Ofago Times. Under certain circumstances —?, p. when necessity demands — Mr Gibson considers that it is not wrong to harvest on Sunday s. In support of his position he says : " If I am asked, •is it wrong to,hftrr« sfc o» Suadays V toy reply is i it

by harvesting on Sunday you mean the making a practice of so doing, then unquestionably it is wrong, because the day is set apart for other and widely different purposes. If you mean, is it wrong when, as far as you can see, there is every probability of waste and loss if you refrain, then I say that the Author and Provider of Natures good would never be a party to such waste through a superstitious regard for the day ;and He who healed on the Sabbath day and sanctioned the watering of the. ox or the ass on that day, said also, ( The Sabbath was made for man and not 'man for the Sabbath.' "

We supposp that the churchwardens, elders, deacons, or other the authorities who have the monopoly m church, management of the finan cial affairs of our various places of worship, have found by experience that sufficient funds for the payment of working expenses cannot be obtained without resorting to the practice of charging a rent for sittings, but the so-doing is certainly not an ideal state of things, as it is eminently desirable that the House of God should be free to all woi shippers. If, however, pew rents must be had, then certainly pew holders who claim to be Christians should take care not to exercise an offensive monopoly such as that an instance of which is described by a contributor to the New Zealand Times. The story, which, he says, is vouched for by reliable persons, is that a young gentleman and lady, visitors to Welling ton, went to a prominent church last Sunday evening. Being early, and no usher being m attendance, they walked forward to the first empty pew, and took seats. A few minutes later a lady accompanied by a boy came down ' the aisle, and entered the pew. As the service was about to begin, a lady and gentleman arrived. This would make six, while the pew could hold eight. The lady with the boy leant across the latter and asked of the strange young lady, Ci Who showed you m here ?" The lady addressed became confused, but managed to explain that seeing no usher, and that pew empty, she had entered with her escort. The questioner who evidently owned the pew, seemed filled with indignation, and said out loud enough to be heard around, " Well, you cpn't sit here." Of course the visitor, covered with con fusion, arose, and with her escort left the church. The young lady is to be excused if, when relating the incident to her friends, she animadverted severely on fl the Christian spirit dis played by one woman towards another, and both members of tbesameOhristian denomination.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An account of the death of Peart, the diver, will be found on the foarfch page. The Wellington Evening Post is to be printed as an eighb page paper after the 26th instant. Consume ts of coal should read the advertisement of Messrs W. 6. Collins and Co m another column. The train arrangements and fares fo the excursion to Timaru on May 25 ara advertised m this issue. Two Masterton young men captured no less than 150 rabbits on Sunday within a distance of five miles from the town. A Clutha man has fixed a placard on his orchard gate, bearing the announcement : * Teeth inserted without gas.' He owns a bulldog. There is some talk, says the Walrarapa Star, ©f asking Mr Tanner, of the South Island, to contest the Wairarapa seat with Mr W. 0. Buchanan at the coming election. Mr W. B. Scandrett has announced his candidature, m opposition to Mr J. W. Kelly, M.H.R., for the Invercargill seat at the general election, The Ashburton Drapery Company announce a special purchase of a ware* houseman's clearing lines, which they are offering from thin day at very special prices. The Coursing Club have good entries for their inaugural meeting— twenty-two dogs being; entered. A stake called the Lagmhor Cup will be run on Monday first dog £6, second dog £3, third dog 30a, and the next three dogs save their scake. The Committee spread the prizes over six dogs, so as to encourage new beginners. The owners meet at the railway crossing above the Kennels, on the Lagmhor estate, ab eight o'clock. The first pair of dogs will be m the slips at 8 30. Luncheon will be provided on the ground, and the Club anticipate a good day's sport. A Cadiz newspaper contains a strange account of the adventures of two children m mid Atlantic. The schooner Robin Hood, it reports, left Newfoundland for Lisbon Midi only the captain and his two children. The captain died m mid Atlan tio, and for eight days the two ohildren were on board alone. The Robin Hood was then fallen m with by the English schooner Janning, which sent them a supply of provisions and put a pilot on board who navigated the Robin Hood to Cadiz An enquiry has been opened as to the captain's death. A recent number of the Australasian contains an interesting account of the founding of what has since become * marvellous Melbourne' m the course of which it is mentioned that < the first supply of fresh beef was brooghb to the township, as it then was, from Murrumbidgee by Mr Hawdon.' The gentleman referred to afterwards settled m Canterbury, and was at one time a member of the Legislative Council. Apropos to the circumstance mentioned by the Australasian we heard the other day from unimpeachable authority an anecdote which is Well worth the telling . It appears that the advent of the beeves was regarded as quite an event, and Mr Hawdon on his arrival was asked to dine at Government House the same evening. He accepted, of course, but, weary with his long journey, dropped into a nap at the table, from which he was aroused by the Governor's voice putting the hospitable query m relation to wining 'What will you take Mr Hawdon?' the prompt reply, to tho great amusement of his Excellency, being 'Sixteen pound ten a head, all round.' If you want delicious Coffee try the celebrated Family Brand; to be obtained everywhere. Have you tried Kozie Tea? If not do so at onoe ; it is delicious HOLLOWAYS PILJjS AND OINTMENT exert a rapidly favourable effect m all those diseases which are induced by exposure to damp or by great changes m temperature. They will therefore be eminently serviceable ito those who work m iron foundries, copper miue3 and collieries. These wi.ll-knovvn remedies present manifest advantages m respect of use and effectiveness, being en tirely compounded of vegetable drugs selected with the groatest care ard regard less of price. When used m accordance with the ample printed directions which accompany them, they act surely but mildly and do not interfere with the daily work. There aro but a few diseases which are not capable of cure— pr, at all events, of great relicf — if Holloway's remedies are peraever ingly used. Wholesome and Refreshing— Nf.w Vetttff 4

The entries for the Sydenham Poultry Show, for 1896, close this evening. Letters bearing to -day's stamps will be m ' time. We re«ret to hear that Mr H. H, Stephens' youngest child of six months, died yesterday morning at Ru^pun* from convulsior a A Committee meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club w«b held on Thursday even ing, ab which ifc was decided to hold the annual ball on Thursday evening, June 11. A bait committee was appointed, and invitations will be issued at an early date. On account of the trustees m the estate of the late Mr J*mes Stark, Mr David Thomas, this afternoon, sold Mr A. McX wzie's farm at Willowby to Mt Edwin Horsay, for £14 15s per acre Tae farm consists of 204 acres. It is staged by a Dunedin resident tha* a new process of condensing milk has been discovered by which it will be possible to make a substantial profit after paying 4d per gallon for the milk. The local Rifle corps will parade on Monday ab 830 a.m. m honor of Her M>jesby\j birthday. A feu de-joie will be fired, and after parade the company will go to the range for prize firing. Schoolmaster to new boy: What is your father by trade ? Boy (perplexed) : I haven't to tell. Schoolmaster : Buc you must. Boy (after a great deal of hesi tation) : Please, air, he's the bearded woman at the oircus. We are requested to call attention to the meeting to be held m the Templar Haty, •n "Tuesday night, to discuts the advisa bility of petitioning Parliament to intro duce the Irish Scripture Text-book into the schools. All friends of the movement are urgently requested to attend. Yesterday, owing to one of the springs of febe locomotive getting out of order, the train which left Ashburton for Christ chui-ch at 11 a.m.. was delayed an hour and ten minutes ab Rakaia, reaching the city at 310 p.m. — threeqoarters of an hour behind time. Monday, the 25th inst. (the Qieen's Birthday holiday) will be observed as a holiday by the Pest and Telegraph Department. The looal office will be open from 9 am. till 10 a.m., and from 7 p.m. till 8 p.m All mail 3 (for north and south) will close at 6 30 a.m. Close to the Wakapuaka road, saya the Nekon Colonist, may be seen ab the present time some large hawthorn bushes bearing acarlet haws and white blossom at the same time. We have a small spray with white bloiaom between the scarlat berries. A witness recently stated that he wa9 unable to testify as to a certain occurrence because he had a ' domestic, trouble ' jusb about that tima. l What was the domestic trouble V asked the magistrate. ' Well to tell the truth, ' said the witness, ' I was In prison for stealin' a cow.' A coin-sorting machine has been in vented. It automatically sorts miscel laneous coins by a simple arrangement of wires. The gate monoy of the Preston | Agricultural Show, amounting to £1500, on being put into one of these machines, was properly sorted. In accordance -with the determination of the Wealeyan Conference special thanks giving services for the union of three out of ths four Methodist churches of the colony will be celebrated to-morrow m all Wesleyan churches. The preachers for Ashburton will be the Rev. 0. Abernethy m the morning, and the Rev. T. G. Brooke at night. The subject at the latter service will be ' The place of a skull ' The following are promotions, additions, and alterations to the staff of the telegraph and postal department affecting Ashburton district;, consequent on the reduction of the telegraphic rates:— Cadet Williams goes to Dunedin and is to be replaced by messenger Quinlan from Danevirke as oadob. Mr Pickford goes to Chrietchurch, and is to be replaced by messenger McDonald as cadet — the latter replaced by a new messenger. The Orange Bazaar was opened last night m the Orange Hall, bub this evening the promoters expect to make the chief business time. There is j plenty to soil, and the fair sellers of art ' union tickets will doubtless be busy all the evening. The stalls are well furnished and tastefully laid oub, while one of the anterooms looks quite like a produce store. The admission is free. The body of the late Mr Pierce Weldon was brought from Christchurch by the express to-day, and it was conveyed by hearse to the Catholic Church. The usual short service was conducted by Very Rev. Father O'Donnell who met the coffin at the porch, as it was being borne into the j building byseveral members of the church. The coffin wa3 laid on a catafalque In front of the altar, where it will remain till the funeral to-morrow, which takes place after mid-day mass. A benefit concerb for Mr J. B. Kirk, hairdresser, who had his arm broken recently, is to be given m the Orange Hall, on Friday, May 29, and the pro gramme is not only a very full one, but contains many items that ought to be specially attractive. In addition to several well known local amateurs, the names of Mr H. Hooper, Miss Emily Elliott, and Miss Iris Fontain appear, and doubtless the beneficiary will be honored with a bumppr house. The New Woman, the new fashion, the la'estoraze, have some particular virture to commend them ; bo it is with the new cough mixture, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure instantaneous relief for man, woman, or child \i the feature of this unfailing remedy. All G/ocers and Chemists keep tt, the price is reasonable, la 6d and 2s 6d.

CKICKET.

— » ' AUSTRALIANS V SOUTH OP ENG LAND.

o. London, May 21 When stamps were drawn for the day, the Australians had lost six wickets for 258. Giffen and Darling were at the wickets for nearly three hours, dnring which time numerous changes m the bowJing took place. The former played brilliantly all round, but gave one chance early m the innings. Darling, too, gave a fine display of bat-ting. Darling was ultimately caught by Korfc wright, off Ma*on, after scoring 115, and Giffen was bowled by Martin for a similar score. The remainder of the team batted cautiously, and m the final forty minutes three wickets fell for eighteen runs.

The Premier at Hastings

The Premier addressed a crowded meeting at Hastings last night, and m opening his address made an attack upon f he Preßs, which he said had been unfair <> the people of the colony because it had not -used its privileges evenly to all, aud this necessitated Ministors meeting the pei pit) face to faoe, as the people were apb to misjudge- the Government from the manner m which the political newa was served np to them. He wag not afraid to speak for the people > against a Hjoußand opponents, and, jha the p«ople, because the people were just. The Press Association of the colony was supported >y the people, but 75 put cent of the a Bweres apportera of the Opposition, and the agents were consequently nob fair and impartial. If the Press Associa tion used its powers for party purposes, the Government would hive to tell them to keep within fair and impartial bounds. Z^° y<>tnm l n \u om "ithdraw their P ,nhil egß?^ n ° ther w *y to eon"?* &* £ i 2?J °" n d w.s qQoted by the Premier- A letter had beeaaant to the Geraldine Chronicle, anotff the idea that that paper was under the National Association The c tter had been sent by Me James Wilkie, oftoring information gratis, up to date, and colored. very Conservative Before the elections came off, thousands of pounds had been raised to disseminate Oppobition opinions, but he hoped Go vernment would be judged by their works A more monstrous thing was never known than this bribery, but the men and women of the colony were nob to be bought by corrupt pelf. Government had been grossly attacked. He intendtd hlq remarks against the Opposition and the Hawked Bay member should be trenchant, but they were not unfair. He had been called a charlatan and a fcJequah by his gentlemanly opponent. They were told they had not a policy, then that their policy was bounce And blueter. It was a u a ? I S° caae » abase y° ar opponent/ bub the Premier was not yet reduced to a shadow. He had never claimed to be born m purple. He was one of tbe people earnestly fighting the battle d£ the people to tha bitter end. Ifc was not necessary to be born m the purpK m a young and bsautiful country like this, to rule his fellow, men. They did have a policy, and the Opposition were silently stealing it. They were told that Govern, menb were going to decy When Mr BalLwce was alive no good word had the Opposition to say for him. They did not regrefc his departure although they say they do. He stood m their way of making money. (tf o ). They were afraid of Mr W. P. Beeves. Now that he is gone, great regret is expressed that he has left the country. The opinions of the Opposi tion change, very rapidly, bat there was no, change m him. They thought he would be a pliant instrument m their hands, but they found he would keep them m their place, and they said he was not fit to be trusted. The fairest parts of New Zealand had been kept for a few, and the colony felt the effects of the big estate blight He referred also to the • shent per ahenfc' gentlemen who charged abnormal interest from those who wanted to ni'ke improvements. If the Conserva tives were' returned to-mom-W self wottlcl be paramount^ and they would make the people pay for the rest they had had for the last five years. They were a band of meddlers and muddlers and the sftpng subtle cord binding them together was a chain of deception. An unholy compact was that between Captain Russell and Sir Robert Stout. The former had till lately been true to his party, but was now hand m hand and cheek by jowl with Sirßoberb. Captain Russell still held to freehold as the only right of tenure, while Sic Robert said there should be no tenure. If land national isation is to be the policy of the incoming Government, where would Captain Russell be 1 Fancy the toilers of the countryleft m the hands of such a physician who had not mastered his policy. Nothing but death could ensue. Lands tot settlement, advances to settlers, the land and inoome tax, Mr Duthie said should have a trial. Dr Newmans policy was to turn out the Seddon Government ; get rid of Seddon, and get In office themselves. Dr New man was nearer the truth then all put together. Mr G. F. Richardson said that a policy was absolutely necessary, and- that advances to settlers must re main—quite contrary to Captain Russell and the others. Don't leap m the dark — they know where they are — know where we are, but they ' don't know where he are.' Captain Russell m 1883, upheld' the property tax, and would stand by it j now he" thought' that the land and in come tax if aaV the correct thing. The Premier then^ followed Captain Russell on his tour, and pointed out contradic tions m , various speeches. Captain Russell welcomed every fresh set* tier, but said that if the people wanted land, let them go back into the country. There was snow-oapped Ruapehu, let those who had the cream of the country take their turn and go back there. By the .time Captain Russell returns from the West Coast he will shake hands, with Mr Seddon and say 'henceforth I will be a Government supporter.' The reduction of the birth rate was a very serious matter, bub very far-fetched when they blamed the Govern ment that they did not know how to meet this charge. 1 hey evidently intended to intimate to the ladies that it was leap year. Last yesr was the best lambing eeason for years, and Captain Russell ought to have ■ given the Government the benefit of that. The Premier denied that there was any degeneracy m the colony, and deprecated Captain Ruesell'd statement to that effect.' The Premier then spoke on the question of the sinking funds, saying that there had been no seizure, and on the alleged rushing through of the public works estimates without debate. As to 'spoils* to the victors 'he said that he would, oharaeter and competency being equal, give positions to Liberals m preference ' to Conservatives. He referred to the de crease m taxation, and m touching on travelling allowances said that the Uriwera trip ccsb less than £150. In quoting statistics of the area and value of holdings m Hawke's B*y, he showed that land was m too few hands, and s«d that it wonld be necessary to take lands from large owners giving them a fair price for it ; 2000 persons owning 32,000 000 acres was intolerable, He next spoke < v finance, interest charges, land policy, labour legislation, and the licensing laws. Jn conclusion he said ie would be a question at next election— Shall the people rule or shall a few selfish people to their profit wrong the masses of our own country ? A vote of thanks for the address and of confidence m tbe present Government was carried with acclamation and three oheera for the Premier.

Fire on Board the Ruahine.

Wellington. May 22 A fire broke out m the wall of the re* frigerating chamber of the steamer Ruahine this afternoon — it is believed from spon taneous combustion. The fire .was ex* tinguished shortly after its discovery, and only very alight damage was done, but 'a portion of the walV was torn down to dis cover the fire's.. Frank Oorbetfc, refrigerating engineer, m crossing over the engines to get to the scene of the fire, was caught m the machinery and had his leg broken. The sufferer was re moved to the hospital. The vessel had 7000 legs of mutton from the Wellington Meat Export Company, m the chamber at the time, and these have been sent ashore. The Ruahine will leave for Lyttelton to night or to-morrow.

m% . ABfifitittTbN ADAHMAiJ * SAOTSDAS, MAY 39, 1896.



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£10, £10, £5, given away for a single guess. Send stamp for particulars and circulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. 5 65 AVER'S^ Cherry Pectoral is now on Sale by all Medicine Vendor* In Half-Size Bottles, And also m the Old Standaid Size. > A record of nearly 6o years < m curing affections of the Threat > and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, La ? Grippe and Pneumonia. Pleas- S ant to take, sure to cure. Ayers Cherry Pvctpra/ Cold Medals at the World's Grot ftpoiltioni. Accept np Cheap and W«rtMMts,.M. Mf



Wanted. WAHOO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 */| FiN'S Bluoherß ss, a g-iod Strong -^'J- Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots nd Shoea from Is 9d a pair at R Alcorns j WANTED Known — If you miss the Che-vp Boot Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Lwge delivery of the * Economic ' Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more — W H. Collier. REAT SALE NOW ON at L. F. ANDREWES & Co. £3000 worth of Books, Stationery. Fancy Goods, Toys, M-Ualc, &c, to ba sold this month legard- less of cost. Sale now on an L. F. Andrewes & Co, Stationers' Hall. 4 25 Y\T ANTED Known— That ib is lament • * able to hear people ask why there is so much trash In the Boot Trade now-a- -days 1 Bub no wonder I say. They m?y , strike their breasts and Bay, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash ab cheap sales. ' Though oheap, a profit must be levied, and you don't) get the worth of your money But you have yet a remedy by calling at 3. Moiscn. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be gob. Secure good boots for winter or your f eeb will be wet. Get your repairs done ab onoe or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depob, Eas Street, Ashburton. 2 12



Wanted. "TTJ ANTED Known — Prohibition W Meeting To-night, 8 o'clock, at Baring Square. 5 200 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow.— Rev A. Ager will preach morning and oven; i g. Bible Class on Monday evening 7.30 5 203 PtlMIT IVE Mi thodist Church. - bet vices, morning — Rev J. Olphert ; evening— Rev J Oipherc. Subject-. - --* Arise and walk.' 5 197 WESLKYAN Church, To-morrow.- --• Methodist Union Thanksgiving Services. Preachers— Rev C. Abernethy m the morning and Rev T. G. Brooke at night. Evening subject — * The place of a skull.' Strangers cordially Invited. 5196 'pO Let, House six rooms, low rent, * Burnett street west, opposite plan- tations.— Apply to F. Steel; 5 183 ARRKTT BROS, have jnst opened a large assortment of Draper), Clothing, &c, for the Winter Season, it sterling value. The Halx, East Street. 5 186 \*TANTED Known—Boys* Reefer ' » Coats, all Bizt-s, from 5a 9d — wonderfully cheap. — G. L. Beath A Co., Tancred Street. 5 181 MR DAVID THOMAS has For Sale, by private treaty, Mrs Qoinn s House; corner of Havelork and Grigg Sbreet. .. 5 38 MRS KNIGHT, cash purchaser of Ladies' and Gentlemen 1 * left off Clothing, etc. Lebters promptly attended to. Near Post Office. 5 100 FRESH OYSTERS (4d a dozen), Groper, Blue Cod, Skate, Smoked Fish and Wild Rabbit. Hoth Fish Dinner's at Sutherland's, Tancred Street. SPECIAL VALUE m Boxes Stationery. 6d and Is Boxes. C< mrnerclal Envelopes at very low prices for cash. Five Quires Cream laid large-post ruled Notepaper Is ; do. foreign note 6d, for cash ; cannot be beaten. — H. M. Jonbs. ITT AN TED KNOWN.— Mbs Huffam, *■ ha vine 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 felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the oomf orts of a home. 4 196 OLF! WOLF! WOLF 1 The old cry. He has come this week, and is slaughtering Music at unheard of prices. Is pieces for 3d ; la 6d pieces for 4d ; 2s pieces for 6d ; 3s pieces for 9d ; 4s pieces for Is. 3500 pieces to eelecb from ab L. F. Andrbwes & Co.'s Great Sale. 593 OUGH, Oough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Oough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner, fast street. 5 24 A MERICAN BOSS and Nougat r\. Creams, simply delicious. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa.— H. Diggxiß, Up-to-date Confectioner! Blast Street. / Dates— The original maker. \_J Don t be misled by other makes. H. A. Flower, the old reliable Confec- tioner. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee and Cocoa. 25 I AM making Irish Moss Jujubes, in- valuable for cousjhp, colds, influenza, etc. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East street. 5 23 POTATOES— Just arrived a splendid lot of Derwents ; large sacks, prim quality ; to be told cheap — Carson & Go. WANTED Known— Jiveryb ;dy to roll up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. , - jp iRSON & Go's Stocktaking Sale now *S on — £60J worth of Groceries, Iron- mongery, Brushware, Glass and China, Bicycles, Nickel and Silver Watchps, to be cleared m four weeks. 5 121 BED CHAFF. Bed Chaff. 9d per bag delivered. Sharps, Bran, Flour, &c, at equally low rates. — Fletcher Bros. WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling.— Mello <.'s Sto taking Boot Sale. RE4D THIS- Sixpenny Books at 3d Shilling 13o C k3 at 41, Eighteen Pinny Books at 9.1, Half a-or own Books at Is, Envelopes from 3s 9J per 1000, or 250 for Is, Boxes of Note Paper and envelopes from 4£3, Shilling packets of Note Paper ab Bd, Two-shilling Packets for Is 31— at L. F. Andrewes and Go's Great Sale. 5 46 WANTED Known.— The popular Tea and Coffee Rooms, 131 Lichfield street, Chrisfcohurch, late Rundle's. Tea and Coffee Id per cup. Bread and Butter 2d per plate. Ham, Hot Pies, and Pastry, Scones, Buns, etc.— M. Cooke, Proprie- tress. 3 243 117 ANTED Known— The 'Economic » ' Kid Glove, fnuf buttons, la 9 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear, — W. H. Collier. \\f ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of W Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. $ * ANTEDKnown— GotoTHBCoRNBR * * for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. T3OTATOES. Potatoea. -Prime Der- JL went Potatoes 43 lld per bag ; two bags for 9a 6d. Delivered anywhere within the Belt. — Fletcher Bros. \I 7 ANTED Known— so pairs Ladies vy and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at. half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr 10 136 ANTED Known— Having bought) our Winter Supply of Blankets I and Flannels before the great advanoe m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohell and Turner HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Kicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Meagure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's TUST Arrived.— A large variety of osb (J ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lob over ono hundred assorted Baskets and Morocc j and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost or ice at. Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known — 6000 pairs o Bootd and shoes to pick from Mellor s Great Boot Sale. WANTED Known— That E. Mahood is still Belling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the trade Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76. ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 6s 3d. — Mellor' Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Our Season's Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— We intend: to shake up every Boob Shop m I Aehburton. — M£«,o«'tf Clearing ßeofc Sale



Public notices. .- • , —OPENED UP— O TRUNKS MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' BOOTS AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Kaepiog a GOOD ARTICLE, and we | intend to Retain it. The Goods are all marked In Plain Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 4 Trunks GENTLEMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORALS, Sewn, at prices that will pay you to in- spect and Buyj TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR|YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS ALEX; HENDRY, Manager. PLEASE NOTE. => YX7E have been fortunate m securing AT A BTG DISCOUNT, several clear- ing lines of GENERAL DRAPERY, from : one of the Christchurch Watehousei, and we intend offering these from THIS DAY AT SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. — REMEMBER — SALE OF WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES, COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 23. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Ashburton Drapery Company, ARCADE HOUSE. WANTED, TOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, 10,000 Sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT* ROliliirT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. 5 10 WILLIAMS' Patent "Snowflake" Washing Machine. rpHE SUCCESS OP THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. A marvel of simplicity. Will wash Blankets with the greatest eaae Great saving of time and labor. Can now be inspected on my premises. Hemry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 4 217 CARBOLIZBD WHEAT PROTECTOR THIS season* shipment is now to hand. With the enormous success, Ifc achieved last season, Farmers will do well to order early HIGHEST TESTIMONIALS from all Farmers m the County who have need it. It will add five bushels per acre to the yield, and at the same time save a quarter bushel per acre m seed. Those who study their own interests, will use no other. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY 4 218 : You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking only Koztß Tea; it is pure, Tbe 3/4 is delirious '



Business Notices. ' a J. NEILL TT AS OPENED UP AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing:, a»d Boots. . New Dress Goods, double width, ll£d yard All Wool Flannel 9£d* Doable Bed Twill Sheeting, m white and unbleached, 9|d NEW GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NO OLD STOCK. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's and Boys' Suits of every description at the very Lowest possible price. Hats, Caps, Collars and Ties. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Boya' Boots, Ladies' Boots and Shoes of every description. -. CU J. UTEIIiIj, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. i ' ■ ■'■■' — FOR — WEDDING PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS, Pay a Visit to the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OP S. SAL EX, BAST STREET, A&HB\7RTON, WTHERE Is to be seen the Largest and Finost Stock of JEWELLERY, < h #»<£ SILVER PLATED WARE m onr district). SOME VERY SUITABLE ARTICLES FOR WEDDING PRESENTS . . . . . AT 1 REASONABLE PRICES. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. ■ *' ■*' i NEW STRAWBERRY <( LAXTON'S NOBLE » mHIS new^Stwwiberry has established itself m the Home market as the Very JL Best Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is large, fim,'«ad handsome, tbe bright crimson scarlet berries weighing as high sb 2oz each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. Besides these recommendations, "THK NOBLE" 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 : "New Strawberry: "Laxton'a Noble"— . . This strawberry excels both m uize, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to theEmperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived m ex- 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 2oz each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. . . " Laxton's Noble" Strawberry comes early into bearing, and is a very heavy betrer and it should be very serviceable for any oottager with small garden space or for market gardener?, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Bennet h»s on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2oz each. They are fine handsome berries, and of cood travelling qualities." As Stockis limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per Dozen j 40a per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Christchurch ior— NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kerosene. Kerosetoet 'Kerosene. 100 Cases, 100 Cases. We havo m stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star ' Kerosene, 150 degrees fire test. This oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best ight-giving oils m the marker. Cream of rartOT. Cream of Tartar 1120]bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Oream of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Best procurable, and having bought it before the rise m the Home market, -we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. AA 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 any other Coflee m tbe market. Give it a trial «.nd vnu will use no other. wdyo NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m any quantity, at Hig es ft Q rderß t, y 'j> 08t or Telephone Promptly attended to FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTO.N, and High street, Christchurcb. rt . '-■ *»OX 6 Telephonic 24 *?>.••■