The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1896.

The Press in a leading article this morning makes the following remarks on the subect re juvenile depra- cently dealt with \n VITY. our columns: —

Much is said about juvenile crime and its causes, but nothing practical is done to lessen the facilities for it. We believe that tKe ease with which children can turn any article into money affords considerable training in dishonesty. A child can take s a key from a door and sell it for a penny. He pan take bottles or sacks from » back yard and sell them. He can strip zinp from an outhouse and sell it. Examples of these things not unfrequently occur. A. plumber and fitter has been known to mUs an assortment of valuable taps and bearings, and after long search to discover that a Gninaman had bought them from his (the tradesman's) little boy for a halfpenny per pound. Of course, John did not "savee." But he was not alone in that. We have heard of a lodging-house keeper who bought some fowls cheap from two boys very early one morning. It was, perhaps, a coincidence that still earlier on the same morning a hen roost close by had been robbed. Another §omewhat. amusing incident is told on good authority — There was a bone mill in a certain town, the owner of which bought bones, in small quantities, from phildren. This led to much backyard prowling on the part of juveniles with a taste for e —^.ml sweets. One day two small boys were observed to. sneak into the miller's own back yard, fill their sugar bag with bones from the heap, walk round the block to the front gate, and sell the man his jwn property !

Local and General.

It will be seen on reference to ouc cable news that the wheat market in England, as well as on the Continent and America, is iu a very healthy condition.

A letter from beyond the colony, addressed as under, was received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of June, and is still unolaimed :— Mrs W. T. Sloane.

The Echo of September 30 says as In spector Pender was passing a cricket match on the reclaimed land on Tuesday, the ball struck him on the head and felled him to the

{round.

A Press Association telegram states that Mr Crawford Anderson will contest the Bruce election in the Ministerial interest and Mr Edie has been accepted as Minis terial candidate for Clutha.

We have been compelled to hold over the i following: "Notes by the way," by our peripatetic correspondent ; report of con cert at Rakaia ; Mr D. Oliver's letter ; and athletic notes by " Half Mile."

The report of the remainder of the busi ness transacted at the County Council meeting yesterday will be found on the fourth page j also that part of the discussion on the Liquor Bill which did not appear in our country edition.

The series of monthly services to young men and women will be continued at Wesley Church to-morrow evening by the Rev. T. G. Brooke. The subject will be :

I" A woman's hate." Young men and women I' are specially invited. The morning preacher will be Mr Stout.

A heavy fall of snow was experienced at Ruapuna on the 28th iuß*. Lambing being general, a larpe mortality is reported, among young lambs. Iu one instance a farmer lost fully 100 lambs through ex posure. The weather up to Thursday last been very unsettled, cold sou' westers with frosts at night.

In Melbourne recently a man went to drown a dog in the- Yarra. He went too near, or else took too violent a heave at the dog, and they went in together. The dog promptly got ouc ; the man was fished out with a boathook two hours later, and when his remains got home the dog was already there drying himself before the fire.

The Public Works Statement, which was to have been telegraphed to the papers connected with the Press Association this morning at 1 o'clock was not delivered in the House until loDg after that hour and as it could not be forwarded to us during the day without interfering with the. public business of the department, it cannot be published in Ashburton until Monday.

With a view of reforming* the race, Connecticut passed a law last year making it a felony for a man or woman who is epileptic embecile, or feeble-minded to marry or live together as man and wife when the woman is under 45. The penalty is imprisonment for not less than three years, and any person who shall aid or assist, or in any manner countenance such a thing, will be fined not less than lOOOdol, or be imprisoned for not less than one year.

The prohibitionists have often been called hard names but have seldom had such a slang-wanging. as Mr McLachlan, member for Ashburton, gave them during the dis cussion oa the Liquor Bill. He said he did not think there was a manly man amongst them. They were snivelling, miserable, wasteful, unsuccessful colonists, and the most immoral man in his district was a prohibitioniat. He also made a statement about a late leading prohibitionist in Christ church, who had found ib convenient to leave the colony. The prohibitionists, he alleged, were the mosb degraded, immoral, effeminate, useless cusses on the face of the earth.

Referring to Dr Newman's remarks in the House 1 recently on consumption, the New Zealani Times, Wellington, says :— " There is no frame, however robust, and no constitution, however strong, which is proof against phthisis. The spulum of the afflicted is the deadliest of known poison germs. It lies on the floors of houses and factories, in passages, corridors, bathrooms, wherevei voided ; it dries, and the germs float up in the atmosphere, and are inhaled by the healthy, to the great detriment of their lungs and lives. Nothing ia better estab lished by recent researches aud discoveries of medical science. Nothing could be more necessary than the inclusion of phthisis in the schedule of a Factory Act,"

Messrs Shearmau Bros. announce that they have now to hand a second consignment of that valuable preparation feculina, which they bought at a great discount, enabling them to sell it cheaper than any house in Canterbury. Their advertisement is unavoidably held over.

SPOUTING.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB'S SPRING

MEETING.

Following are the results of the second day's racing : —

Stewards' Stakes.— -Annoyance, 1. Divi dend—£l 128.

Racing Club Handicap. — Warrington, 1. Dividend— £l 19s.

Domain Trot.— Wharf dale, 1. Dividend — £6 19a.

Welter.— Mies Orwell, 1. Dividend— £1 12s.

Electric Trot. —Barney O'Hea, 1. Divi dend -£4 155. . • Spring Handicap. — Annoyance, 1. Hack Race. — Moderation, 1. Dividend— £1 Bs.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We ilo not hold ourseives responsible for the opinions exptessed by our correspondents)

FISHING LICENSES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,— ln rfiply to " Fairplay's " letter in your issue of Wednesday, the Committee decided to allow Messrs Orr.and Co. to sell licenses for convenience as well as the secretary. Anyone objecting to call on Meiiars Orr and Co. can obtain a license frbm the secretary. — I am, etc.,

A. H. Shury, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Acclimatisation

Society,

OBITUARY.

TE KORERO.

Awake poetic, muse and write A rhyme that may be read, Full of every mournful thought — Te Korero is dead !

Send the news to " Guardian " friends, Place it 'neath Death's head ; C^uite expected his decease — * Te Korero is dead I Lingering long, he suffered long, Atrophy of heart and head. Little wonder that at last Te Korero is dead !

Sing we then his funeral Dirge 1 o the march in •• Saul " ; Wntson, Rollitt, Stuart, Fooks, You can bear the pall. Saunders ! by your Bad neglect, You have let him die ; Here my muse took sudden flight At f Chubby " Mataon's sigh. I could not call it back again, And so I crossly said "It 5 8 time that little boys and girls Were snugly tucked in bed." Hint to Editor. — Should the columns fail to fill, " ' Then of course you may : Expatiate on the deceased In your usual way.

(Enough said. — Ed.)

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 2, BILLS ADVANCED.

The Mining Companies Act Amendment Bill was read a second time, the Land for Settlement Act Amendment Bill was con siderably amended ia committee.

LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES.

On the motion for tbe third reading of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill, ft question was raised as to whether it was a money bill, and the Council were within their rights in altering it. The point was reserved for considera tion.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 2, The House met at 2 30. THE BANKING COMMITTEE.

The Banking Committee was granted a week's extension of time in which to bring down its report. In the discussion which took place, Mr George Hutchison complained of the refusal of the Chairman of the Committee to allow

him to put certain questions to witnesses, but Mr Seddon said the question were ruled out of order because they were outside the order of reference.

The Hon Mr McKenzie said if hon. members thought this report would be the dual act in connection with the Bank of New Zealand enquiry they were very much mistaken, and they need not think that this session would end the enquiry.

Mr Graham, Chairman of the Committee, said he hoped the report would be brought down on Wednesday next. He pud a high tribute to the fairness and correctness of the Presß Association's reports of the pro ceedings of the Banking Comtnitte, and said they gave the public a very good idea of the whole position.

HOROWHENUA BLOCK BILL,

Considerable debate took place on the third reading of the Horowhenua Block Bill. Speeches against the measure were made by Captain Russell, Sir Robert Stout, Hone Heke, and others, the burden of their complaint being that Parliament was to be allowed to destroy a title which had been held for ' years under the Land Transfer Act.

The third reading was carried by 41 to 17, and the Bill passed.

The House rose at 5.30.

The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. in Com mittee on the

INSPECTION OF MACHINERY BIIJ.,

Mr Massey moved an amendment in clause 2, providing that in case of machiuery ,u3ed solely for threshing and chaff-cutting pur poses and not working jnore than six months in one year, the certificate shall remain in force for two years. The Premier did not object to the amend ment which was carried.

In clause 10, machinery to be subject to the Act, Mr Houston moved to strike machinery worked by gas, oil, or water, from the clause.

' The Premier said that the House jwould be surprised when he stated that this was the law at the present time, but he bad no objection to the clause being struck out altogether.

After considerable discussion the Pre mier said that be should withdraw the Bill. He had brought it down to reduce ;feea not to increase them.

Mr O'Regan moved thivtj'progreas be re- Dorted on the Bill.

Several members objected to progress being reported. Mr Buchanan heped that the committee would allow the Bill to proceed, as he wanted to reduce the taxes on in the schedule.

The Premier said that a change had come over the House, as they now wanted to pass the Bill which they had previously wished to throw out. If that were so, let the com mittee go on with the Bill.

The motion to report progress ,was lost by 53 to 8..

Mr Houston's amendment was carried by 33 to 26.

Mr Massey moved a new clause enabling any person who holds an engine-driver's certificate uuder the luspection of Machinery Act, to act as driver of a traction*engine.

Carried by 48 to 8.

Mr Earnshaw moved that the words " engines driven by water " shall not apply to pelton or turbine wheels of five horse power nominal, or under.

Carried on the voices,

The Premier moved an all-round reduction of the fees in the schedule.

Agreed to. Mr Houston moved to strike out of the schedule the worc's " ga3, oil, or air."

Agreed fco.

The Bill was^ordered tojbe roported with amendments.

'the mining bill.

The Mining Act Amendment ißill was further considered in Committee.

. Clause 3, lands open for prospecting and lands of mining districts liable to be resumed for mining purposes.

Mr Fraser moved that consideration of this clause be deferred for the present till the compensation clauses are disposed of. He disclaimed any intention of stopping the progress of the Bill, but he hoped that the Committee would agree to this reason able amendment.

A lengthy discussion ensued.

- Mr Cadman hoped that the Committee would not postpone this clause as the best part of the Bill hinged on the third and fourth clauses. Besideß the Committee should first decide whether the principle of resumption would be agreed to, and then wonld be the time 'to decide on compensa tion.

Sir R. Stout pointed out chat if the resumption of land for mining pnrposes were agreed to it might involve the colony in a quarter of a million of money for compensa tion, as the Bill did not apply only to the Thamen and Coromandel districts; but to Oaniaru and other paris of the colony.

Clause 2 was eventually postponed. Mr Larnach moved to report progress on the Bill.

Carried after considerable discussion by £4 to 23.

VALUATION OF LAND BILL

The Government Valuation of Land Bil was further considered in Committee.

Clause 2, Governor may divide the colony into electoral districts and appoint officers. Objection was taken to that portion of the clause authorising the Governor-in-Council to fix the salary of the Valuer-General and other officers of the Valuation Department.

A motion to strike out this portion of the clause was negatived by 23 to 6, and the clause passed.

Progress was then reported.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

London, October 1 A fog prevented the wool sales being held today. London, October 2 New Zealand frozen mutton, first quality, 3|d ; second 3£d ; lamb 3|d. Wheat — English, firm with an upward tendency ; Continental, firm ; American, advancing continuously. Basmiy — Colonial, nob quotable. Qats— Fine quality 2jsa 6d, common 233 6d. ■ J J Beans 303. Tallow market very strong and there is eager competition. Sellers are firm. Mutton, fine quality 21s 6d, medium 20s 6d. - Beet, fine quality 20* 6d, medium 19a 9d. The Bradford wool market is weaker.

The Liquor Bill in Parliament.

Stonewalling Extraordinary. Tli© Member for AsWmrtoa , Distinguishes Himself. The special correspondent of the Pi- ess gives an amusing account of Wednesday night's £stonewalhng of the Liquor Bill. Messrs Lawry, R. McKerzie, Collins, Willis, and McLachlau set to work to block the Bill. The stonewall tactics were continued till eight o'clock ia the morning. Following are some of the incidents : — MR McLiOHLAN HAS A NEW IDEA. At a quarter to three a new idea occurred to Mr McLachlan. He said i* was entire'y a new one. Supposing they had a Governor who had acquired a vitiated taate for London gin. (Laugnter.) Mr Riccarton Russell rose to a point of order. Such language should not be used in regard to a probable Govecnar of the colony. Mr Joyce thought so too, and Mr McKeuzie, seeing his brother member, in difficulties, attempted to come, to bis rescue with another point of order, but was peremptorily ordered to resume his seat by the Chairman. Mr McLachlan attempted again to take up the thread of his speech. Supposing, he said, a Governor had a vitiated *-aste for London gin — (laughter) — or Liverpool gin— (renewed laughter)— but here Mr Pirani again broke in upon his brother member's eloquence. Were^they, he asked, to endure that sorb of thing ? They had heard the arguments now used repeatedly. Mr McLachlan — You have not. I defy anyone in this House to say that I ever as sociated anyone with London gin before now. Suppose a man comes out here and ia installed in the high position of Governor of this colony and has his predilection for London gin (laughter) what would be the effect under this Act ? For my own part I abhor London gin (renewed laughter). I once tried to drink it and it turned me up. (Roars of laughter). I don't like the flavor of it. (Laughter). With whiskey it is different. Here the speaker was again in terrupted by a point of order, but he waa not to be put down by the Acting Chair man, and he pertinently asked by what authority Mr Joyce sat in that chair. Mr Joyce, ignoring the question, told him he must confine himself to the matter before the Committee, whicu was some trifling verbal amendment to clause 7. But here time was called, and another stonewaller took up the running.

THE MEMBER FOR ASHBURTON LIVENS THINGS UP.

At 7.30 members were yawning consider ably. But Mr McLachlan livened up matters again with a final effort, which caused roars of laughter. He said: — "I am sorry to see a man like Mr Hutchison, who is in the sere and yellow leaf, not doing good in his old age— (laughter),— but ass:sting to get this vile propoaabcarried. (Laughter.) I myself am fifty-six yeare, though you would not think it— (laughter), and 1 am in the habit of taking a little wine for my stomach's sake— (laughter), — a little beer for my strength's sake — (laughter), — and a little whisky for my spirits' sake. (Loud laughter.) I have almost attained a competency in this country, and I will soon be in a position to live under my own vine and fig tree— (laughter)— so that no man cin make me afraid. (Laughter.) It is only woman can do that— (great laughter) —but, sir, I object, if I wish to have a little wine, or whisky, or rum, or gin, or Old Tom— (laughter)— to being compelled to submit it to a chemist. What an injustice to a worthy settler like myself, who has reared a large family— (laughter)— who has grandchildren, and will shortly have great grandchildren. (Boars of laughter.) It is

• perpetrating an indignity and insult upon me and those belongiug to me. — (Laughter.) I shall shortly proceed from this place — (laughter)— to the place where they sell breakfast— (laughter) — and, having restored myself. with a couple of rashers of bacon and something else, I shall come back to the House and resent this indignity. (Great laughter.) Sir, 1 wish to enjoy the fruit3 of this earth, untramimled and unfettered by prohibition. (Much laughter.)

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

(per press association.)

STIFF RIDING.

London, October 1. The Cyclists' Union has suspended Payne, the Australian, and several English professionals, for alleged arranging of results of a minor race at Newcastle. VICTIMS OE HEROISM. Lieutenant Hayman and six men, belonging to the cruiser Satellite, were drowned off the coast of Alaska while attemting to rescue two sailors clinging to a capsized boat. SURRENDER OF TUNIS. Rome, October 1 Italy surrenders her claims in Tunis, and in exchange receives tariff advantages over other powers. .TURKEY WARNED. Constantinople, October 2. The various Embassiesre but the Porte's excuse for the excessses practised, and warn him that the impunity enjoyed by the organisers of the atrocities is causing public security to disappear.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

; RINDERPEST,

I (PER P£ES3 ASSOCIATION )

Capetown, October 2. October 15 is sot apart as a day of humilitation and prayer owing to rinderpest. THE RAND. Natives engaged in the Rand have quietly acquiesced in the reduction in wages, CHOLERA. Cairo, October 2 The cholera has been stamped out- of Egypt. MARRIAGE. Rome, October 2. The marriage of the Prince of Naples will be celebrated on the 24th inst. DEPOSITION OF THE SULTAN. London, October 2, y Messrs Bryca and Asquith both advocate the deposition of the Sultan,

Australian.

CURIOUS STATB OF THINGS. Sidney, October 8.

During the hearing of the City of Melbourne Bank cases one witness stated he was auditor ofc the Standard Quarrying Company. He was also a shareholder and director of the general Assets Company. In the former capacity he never saw a balance sheet ; in the latter he never contri buted anything to capital or paid calls. THREE SAILORS EATEN, v Port Darwin, October 3. The cutter yacht Lizzie has arrived from New Guinea. 'I he officers report that while the crew were ashore they were attacked by the "natives, who killed and ate three of them. yiffANOIAL. I Hopart, October/ 3 x The Bank of yan Dieinans Lanjd has made a second call of £1 per 3harej payable q» Deoember }, /



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Wanted. r ' ' rjIHE most difficult thing in the JL World" will be the Rev. J. Olphert's subject on Sunday night. 10 24 WESLEY Church, To-morrow— Morn- ing, Mr Stout ; evening, Rev. T. G. Brooke ; subject —"A woman's hate." Monthly address to young men and women. Strangers cordially invited. 10 25 171OR Sale, — Good quiet Cow, just calved. - A PP I y Mr J. H. Maynard, Fast Belt, Ashburton. \q 26 WANTED Known— Men's Mercery,' Clothing and Boots. For Goods that wear well, tit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mitchell and Turner. SEED Potatoes. Seed Potatoes. The . very best from 241bs a Is, at Fletcher Bros, Ashburton. /CHEAPEST House in Canterbury for \j Garden and Farm Seeds is Carson and Co's. Six packets of Vegetable Seeds for Is ; Flower Seeds from Is dozen, Garden Tools of all sorts. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, .Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcoa's new shop, Baker's Buildings. NOTICE?— Are you going to build ? Because the cheapest shop for Roofing) Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, iB J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plnmber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. 'ANTED Known— Mellor's Sale surpassing anything ever heard of in Ashburton. 10 6 nnHEßE\ißno doubt, no possible doubt, JL that you get Good value for your money at Mellor's. WANTED Known— Madden's Refresh- ment Rooms ace the rooms Par Excellence. When in town do not fiil to give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, in addition to its full weight; which a surprise visit from the Inspector " the other day proved ? You do ? Well, go to Madden's ! If you are getting up a Spread in a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a success, why, come along to Madden's in East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty. WANTED Known— Go to the Corner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery — W. H. Collier. HOLIDAY Suits— A nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Kuicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fib and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's. COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still makiug my celebrated Cough Drops, < None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough. — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East j street. 5 24 WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to be sold in twenty-one days at Mellor's. ] B&.NANAS, Bananas, ripe and sound ; also sweet 13. E. Oranges at H. A. Flower's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. HOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B Rhyder. Eat fruit, choice fruit, good iruir., H. A. Flower's fruit, East Street, Ashburton. JUST ARRIVED— A large variety of useful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot of over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at uuder ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's WHAT do I see before my e,yes? A Cheap sale of Boots at Mellbr's. DID you ever hear the like ? Men s best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street. OJTUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's O Cheap Boot Sale. "YJT^ANTED Known^That E. Mahood TT is still selling all kinds of Gtocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house in the trade. Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76.



Public Notice? ( en 55 Eh . . 1 Mill J 9 &« % 6 JS • >- g fi |gE 2 S < £ * < I - CL Q W O -2 3 * * §• iff! I o a 2&18 *I w -fi S r\ fi K » UU ttWw g - CO. „ §I3| t- % co 9 B « w a >, g 8 3 S3 * < s 5 § 3 « o « .s ° H w pq p» s W ta o 3 g 1W" s w rj o o d s N. Z. 0. ¥ 0 37| dizen N*w Straw Hats. "VTEW , Q.OODS N, Z. C. F. 109 dozsn Ties and J3 wh. 1^" E W Q. O O D S N Z. C F. 56 dtz n Shirts. TVT E W p O O D S ■W Z. C.F. 62l<ii*m Hard and Sofc Folt Hats. : "M" E W Q O O D S, K.Z.CJ. 103 dozen hair-hose - npHEI Largest and B st A&sovim. nt of *■ Men's Mercery in tho district. — 1 New Zealand Clothing Factory. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ' Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES. ; 1.1 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion—Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 3 p.m.— (GREENSTREET)-Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 1 6.30 — Evening Prayer— Rev. T. A. Hamil- ton. Wanted. TT^ ANTED Known— Mrs Sjhth, Drebs T T and H*bit maker, Havelock Street. Ashbarton. 8 61 JTIISHING Tackle, Cricketing and Lawn J Tennis material (from Wisden & Co., London). Buta from Is to 30s, Racquets 3 from 7s 6d to 25a, Balls from Is upwards ; Wickets, Gloves, Guards, etc., Academy I Pictures 7s 6d. — H. A3. Jones. "TT^E lead, follow who may. Children's b TT Silppers Is. Mellor's Tancred 3 Btreet. j T HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling JL Bcrots Won ierfully Cheap. TT^ECULINA. Feculina. The perfection JL} of Cake Flour, 5d per packet ;4s 6d per dozen. Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. NEW Turf Register, 10s 6d ; Young Ladieß' Journal for August; Weldon?s Dressmaker and Children's Bazaar, July ; Quarterly Something to Read ; Scraps and Snapshots; Half-yearly Boys of England: . "Virginia" Waltz. 2s; Gold and Silver Paper for Fancy Dress ; Large selection of Fans.— Andrewes, Anderson, and Co. NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big Sale at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. PRIZE EGGS.— Dark Brahnws, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Partridge Cochins, White.crested Black Polish, from 7$ 6d a sitting.— Pelham Poultry Yards Ashburton. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladict' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair ac R. Alcorn's. WANTED Known— Large delivery of the '.' Economic " Kid Gloves, four buttons, la 9d per pair, worth ir.uch more. W, H. Collier. * ' TTTANTED Kuown— The "Economic? TT Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear — W. H. Collier. WHERE, Oh where, is that Cheap Boot Shop ? Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kuown— Just .opened, ex Pakeha and Gothic, Flannelettes' white, stripes, and colours { yelvefceena! black, all prices ; Colours, large variety, including new shades in Reseda, "Humboldt and Hungarian — Mitchell and Turner. rpHE early bird catches the early worm, JL so call at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boot? and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia J3ool' Store. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything iii the optical line at S. SaleK's, Optician. ANTED KNOWN. -Mrs Huwam having tuken the premises lately occupied by Mr fi. Neil), intends to opou same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED Kno.wnsrscWe are clearing out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, I^ined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns.' No reasonable , offer refused for anything soiled or "not up to dajje,"-— MjTQUELI, AND TURNER.,



Public Notices,. THE BLUE HOUSE. a:nd OON'T YOUFORGET IT. NO CREDIT, NO BAD DEBTS, AND NO GOOD CUSTOMERS HAVE TO PAY FOR BAD ONES. EVERYBODY TREATED ALIKE, PAY CASH AND SAVE 25% ff'HE Oasli finds exactly what you want at your own price, therefore go where you are treated Well, aEd help to bring down the price. THE MORE WE SELL THE CHEAPER YOU BUY. .Kx tensive Alterations Just Completed to Meet the Demands of Increasing trade AT THE BLUE HOUSE, Make no mistake about Cash against Credit. The man who pays Cash knows which comes out on Top. , ••. , v LOOK AT " A FEW OF THE B Si U m ISOU ®fc — PRTGES — . PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 2s lid for a dress. PHINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS, 33 Id for a dress PRINTS, PHINTS, PRINTS, 4s lid for a dress. Guaranteed to Wash and Wear Well. ZEPHYRS in the very newest designs and shades, beautiful quality and wide widths — only 7sd per yard, • worth la SILKRTTES, in plain ad fancy — Never was such value at 9J>i per yard. PERSIAN COP.D DRESS GOODS in all the taking shades afc 11*1 per yard — Cheap at Is 9J. These Goods being so ridiculously Cheap, to get a full pick don'b delay, and keep the BLUE HOUSE, in your mind's eye. Sateens and Drillettes, in plain and fancy, from 5s lid per drcs. We Want your Money, and isn't this the way to get it? Follow the footsteps of the wise, who will lead you to the • BLUE HOUSE/ Between J, Obr & Co. : ncl the Clothing Factory. Art Muslins, Plain Muslins, Striped Muslins, as you like, ami the price is tight. Nainsock and Mull MU'SLIN, cream and white, at 6d. A BLACK CASHMHRtt DRESS, became it itn'c winter, only O» lid; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, Browu, Pink, Blue, Cream and White CASHMERE at U 9d for 2s 9J goods ; at 28 9d for 3a lid goods. You want them in all seasons, so be quick •■ for a Cheap Useful Dress. SUMMER TWEEDS, the latest, the best, and the prettiest for, 9 \ 6d the full dress- Cheap at 153. Nun's Veiling, Oatmeal Cloth, Beiges, lustres- all the Ts'ewest Goods, from lOd por yard Silecias from 3£d per yard Hollauds from 5.1 per yard. Dressed Linen, for drawn work, Is 6d. | White Ca icoea in Honocksand Crewdson's, all numbers at the Lowest price; but the plum line is< a linen finished snow white Calico, afc 4s lid, worth 7£ ' per \ ard ; other makes, 1b lid, 2s 9d, and 3i 6.1 per dozi<n 10 yards BED TICKING for 4 lid, one of our Special Lines ; will keep your feathers on the right side. Summer Flannelettes 2s lid doz, up. White Sheetiirg, 2yds wi'le, good at lOJd and lsj Table Damask from la per yard. Large White Towels *X 6<l each. Only a Few Samples of the value at the CHEAP 'BLUE HOUSE.' »BjHfiß?ery, Jffßißlistcv'y, NO PLACE LIKE THE "BLUE HOUSB" FOR MILLINERY. The Newest Shapes, the Late3fc Styles, and Best Qualities; to your own" order, No extra charge for trimmiDg. Price to suit all purse?, and if you don't call at the " BLUE HOUSE " first, all the better pleased you'll be when you do cal', but be sure and bear in mind that the price will be made for ydu. Ladies, if yon want a VEIL go to the "BLUE HOUSE." A Large Aasor nieut Just Opened. BOOTS AND SHOES Cut to catch the Cash at the "BLUE HOUSE." Everybody knows the BLUE HOUSE. •qi (jafcjoj no^ q.uop ptra 'no/C joj eouid aq? sj 'laanis xsva flH.t •3aorad qno ya 'sAVßjjg SjUauiaiqnajj) ni. en§t6aa P un sadnqg qß3A\B>i gqj uy •"uoiea pg ex uiojj Biun j pae BUiqs-japnQ •ao}jnqusv n I sj9tuojßqpauH >IHS i° }B3{[ oq r, 'ooud A'ht? S3 F'! r I P utJ e P n 1f? '^l^o V9 °1 <* n 3UO^ *P9 S I pUB BJ 9J9AV 'saiJT, pBXIUI JO !Jo[ V 'SpjßM -dn 'qoiia p9 'sodxiqs \\v fdjo\oo \\v. 'sezts Uti 'eaoiufl: 'oliaj[ 'sajX ' SITt ll o f) 'b&vq :s\ joj $ 'sjaiqojojjpntiij ' 'S\ Bailed anoj 'sjjoug ifaag puts c Mi\ft 'uavojji 'siaiqg annof) oavj B'jq'oSojj pnu a?iqAV 'SpjHAA -dn 'pxi sg •B»[9 I j[ patiH q«J(T P«^ 3l™tf[ apauAtdn '^g sj sxvF 3JTS3. '■ 'HOV3 ONfniHS V AIN[O pnß 'aqjjqs Saiinqs' pszis 'atioa^B fa\ 'sis Aaj^i Qizji \ -BujiSLUoa qoßj otp •iCaa^siCtu eq^ paAjos B«q Xpoqo^j I qoiso Sajnyig v joj oMi— xaiHS ONIYIIHS asn 011 aa7 ar (jnoqu nißiiAl •aoijjodojd ni duaqo 'sojoj^ pnu «sJ9snoax 'B)|n's .Bqiuox puw e^on •jiud jad pn sg iuoij eajoj^ s uaj\[ 'PIT s^ W sjasnojj^ oSjgJ} jo .nud y 'PTI B 9 JO J sjasnojj, paaM.t, jo ai^d v ■pp P6B JO J * u ! pajJJBUi qo3 oj epmu pipaai'dg ' v *P9 863 !nnS s < ÜB I\L U n J a3ja S B , XQ H V *P9 891 uiojj qtng ioo.v\ Buojqg pooQ y P9 ST-I Joj ITQB ScMVW v W* Ht?o no^ oaoq^ /a^aoH aniff. 9qi jo quoaj ui a qsod aniq ,, am qasioj q.uoQ .•Suojav oS q,ut?^ no,i puw u *!}sod oniq,, m\% Aq qiu-w paaijj v joj Sarsjooi oatJ no/i jt pan 'osaoq anoi/i oat!9[ o\ ooujd ojioß gqi 'ijßod oiijq ,, oqq joj 05jT!Ui 'uo^juqqsv oqut SutAup jo Suipu uaq^A •OX} 'saOHS (iN.v 'siooa 'ONiHiono 'Aa^dvag — joj uotqoisiqgv 19 9J?uao aqq By .ESUOH EULB aqq SntJiitiui Mbaitj eaitui aoos ay n^o pun 'esßduioo aqq jo sqaioa \\<e iuojj uojJtjjqqsy jo ojquao qonxa aqt e^tiuipui oj paeoddns 'jsod on\Q a3jß[ y — jjjuui aaqiouu os[« bi ajaq j M 'UMpj 9m jo B^ooo aqq 01 t snjg , paqat^d si 5j 4



Business Notices. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY... •^ ' "Gr. Jv JNJIjIJuL< DRAPERY, OLOTBIXG, AND BOOTS. £ (ORSETS 2s 6d, OOH9ET3 2i 9J, New Dreas Goods Reduced 50 percent \J New Velveteens Reduced, All Wool Flannel (Colonial) 9£d Flanneletteß 3s 6d doz Silesia 3s 3d doz Blankets about half-price Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9£d Double-bed Unbleached Twill Sheetir.g, 9|d Large White and Urovm Turkish Towels, reduced from la 6d to la C L O~H~I NG. Mons All Wcol Tweed Sails -2 K Men's Tweed Trousers 5s Hd Men's Overcoats. Macintoahes. Oilakin Cjats, and Legginß, reduced 50 per cent Boys' and Youths' Suits half-price. Men's Caps, Boys C»pß, Braces and Shirts, ab Ridiculous Prices Men's Woollen Soeks, 7£d pair BOOTS ~~~ BOOTS. We Defy Competition. Every pair .Guaranteed to wear Every Pair Made to Our Order Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid ' Men's Lfght Shooters 83 6d Men's Watertight Bluchers, pegged,, . 7s Jld Women's Strong Leather Shoes 49 lid " A Large Assortment of Ladies' Best French Glace Kid Boots and Gloves to choose from. _^y. J. % T S£BBjffjf Friedlander's Corner, East Street. IMPOETAJNT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. -m /TESSR-3 G. L. BEATS & CO. thank the public of Ashburton and District for the very libsral support bestowed ou them during the last three years, and beg to announce that they have disposed of the Stock and Goodwill of their Ashburton Business to their lale Manager, MR A. P. WILLIAMSON, and for whom they solicit a continuance of the very liberal patronage accorded them in the past. :o: A. P. WILLIAMSON, HAVING TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS from his late employers,, trusts *" that by keeping the stock "up to date "in every particular, and giving the best. , possible value for "READY MONEY ONLY, 5 " to retain the valuable support accorded to Mb predecessor, 3 . ggf NEW GOODS FdR THE COMING SEASON NOW OPENING UP. A. P. WILLIAMSON, *w^£ASH DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND OUTFITTER, TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON. rnHS LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCB? RE- , PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. 4g M \J\| |^ATCHfi«MERr^| Y J ;-S." SALE K, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With X HeliaJbEe TForkDii&ffisliip. K3T THE LARGESTfSTOCK OF JEWJIELERY AND SILVERWARE 'JO BETFOUND AT .S. SALEK'S, . . WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. O CASES ot KEW DRAPERY, Ex" MAMARI & KAIKOURA, KOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. **■ New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints are a marvel of the season Choice BibboDS, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Arfc Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslinp, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sjzos ; also y and N Featherbono, Ceatua and other makes. CABPETS, FLOOBCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has such a variety of High-class Drupery been shown in Ashburlon before, as will bo exhibited hy me this season. BOOTS. BOOTS- BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN TBE COUNTY 10 "SELECT FROM. ANDREW OBR>