NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

R.H.P.— You are quite right. It would be better to defer the publication until after the cue has been tried ; ap, although your letter relates merely to a side isau3, it is best to avoid any reference whatever to a litjpendens. We will insert the letter when this has been disposed of. — Ed. Guardian.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1896 THE MINISTERIAL POLICY.

The telegraphed summary of the address delivered to his constituents by the Minister of Railways at Huntley on Wednesday will be read with great interest throughout the colony, as affording, for the first time since Parliament rose, some inkling of the intentions of the Government with regard to their future policy. From this we learn that the piece de resistance of next session will be the Local Government Bill. This is as regards its bulk, the multiplicity of its details, and the sweeping character of its proposals a very formidable measure, consisting as it does of 174 pages, con taining 582 clauses, and 11 schedules, the last of which repeals either wholly or m part no less than 81 previously existing Acts. The last circumstance points m itself to the desirableness of something being done to simplify our local government machinery, but we are quite sure that the proposed abolition of Eome of the local bodies, and the substitution of committees of County Councils for the carrying on of the administration of municipal affairs m such boroughs as _Ashburton will not be tolerated, indped the whole Bill bristles with debatable points, and although no doubt a couple of weeks or so will be given to its discussion, we shall be much surprised if it pass into law, the probability being that the whole question will be relegated to the electors. Mr Cadman's announcement that the Government intend to intro diice a Referendum Bill will be hailed with satisfaction as m this direction only is it possible to secure prompt effect being given to the popular will, and the attainment of reforms which without it could only be achieved by the persistence of years — if achieved at 'nil. From the few words which m the message are devoted to this ques tion we gather that the Bill will not be of so wide scope as Mr O'Regan's measure of last session, being, it would appear, limited to providing for an appeal to the people upon measures passed by the . representative House and rejected or 'mutilated by the nominated Chamber. This, how ever, will be a distinct step m advance, and a very useful instalment of a much-needed reform. We are pleased, too, to find that the Minister is giving careful consideration to the Zone system of railway working 10 long and so earnestly advocated by Mr Vaile, and which, or rather a system akin to it m principle, has proved a great success on the Hungarian lines. Hitherto the Department has treated Mr Vaile's proposals with something of contempt and a good deal of prejudice, and we shall not be surprised if the result of Mr Oadmaa's enquiries be a determination to givn some such system a fair trial m New Zealand on one, if not, all the Government lines. As to Labor legislation, the country will be glad, to see that while not intending to stop short of necessary reforms, the Government are deter mined to proceed steadily and to introduce new proposals gradually, so as to give time to those affected to become acquainted with them, and to. advance with, and not ahead of, public j opinion. His announcement, on behalf of the Ministry, that while they IC do not propose to stand still, and will do their utmost for the welfare of the industrial classes, yet they will avoid making sudden and alarming changes/ will be received with much satisfaction; and will gain for the Government support ia quarters from which they have hitherto been regarded with some suspicion. It is also satisfactory to learn that there is a probability of the Government purchasing at a reason able price, for settlement purposes, many of the estates formerly belong ing to the Bank of New Zealand, and now m the hands of the Realisation Board, as the judicious purchase and cutting up of these lands will help not a little to the progress and prosperity of the colony. Altogether Mr Cad man's announcements are such as will be well received, and it is not surpris ing that, added to the faithful service he has rendered his constituency, they earned for him a unanimous expression pf confidence.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«. Dr Ernest JO, Fooka has been gazetted modbal superintendent of the Auckland Lunatic Asylum. The Victorian-New South Wales cricket match resulted m a win for the Victorian 'cam with four ■wickets to spare. A certain fashionable dress designer m I tho West End of London is eetim*red to tn*ke on au average between £5000 and £6000 a year. i . Not to bj oucdone by the Scotch express j trains, the New York Central express made a trip from New York to Buffalo m just seven hours. The distance is 440 miles* Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received cable advice of the a s. Talnui having lefc Monte Video on Wednesday morning last with her meat m good con dition. It is announced elsewhere that the bridge over the Wheats tone drain at the junction of the Wheats tone and Terrace roads is closed against treffic until further notice. The arrivals m the colony last year numbered 21.862, as compared with 25,237 m 1894. The departures numbered 20,967, as compared with 22,984 for the previous year. The figures show a net gain of 895 m 1895, and of 2253 m 1894. At a banquet given to the Hon. Mr Cadman at the Thames last week, a state ment was made that, m the Auckland district, before March 1895 there were only 4893 acres held for mining purposes. Up to Ootober 5225 acres had been added, and since last October there bad been granted, or were waiting the decision of the Wardeft, no less than 55,371 addi tional acres, which givesja total of 65,000, acres of auriferous country. Another dootors' difficulty is reported m recent Home papers. A surgeon with a ' high reputation for skill performed an operation on a man. Two days afterwards the nurse, when arranging the patient's bed clothes, found a revolver under the pillows. Of course she removed it, and when the man was convalescentshe asked him why he had placed ifc there. The reply was calm and laconio : — *lt my wound had been doing badly I should have nhofa the surgeon and afterwards shot myself. Master J. Edgar Dunstan, of the Chertaey Sohool, has m addition to gain ing third place m the Ashburton High School scholarship competition, gained third place among those who qualified for the eight scholarships given by the Canterbury College Board of Governors. These scholarships are awarded to the best eight, next to these who gaia an Education Board scholarship. Master Dunstan was fifteenth ia a list of one hundred and fifty-nine. He has resigned the Chrlstchuroh scholarship ani will attend the Ashburton High School. Mr Samuel Macaulay, an Aucklsnder, who has been away on a week's cruise, had a most thrilling experience. He met with bad weather and was blown away far out: to the entrancs of the Hauraki Gulf, where he was for three days and two nights tossed about ai the mercy of the winds and waves, and never expected to be reecued. PL) had to continually bale the boat to keep he? from sinking. Afrer he had consumed his last biscuit and the last remaining drop of water, a fishing boat hove 'm sight, and m response to his signal of distress, rescued him The monthly meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held on Thursday evening. Mr H. Steel occupied the chair and gave a useful illuabraced address en the restoration of the apparently drowned Solos were sung by Bsis3as A. Dixon, & Gates, J. Johns, and Mr E. Meyonberg ; recitation? given by Misses Ida Chapman, Rebecca and $at i .7a Good, Ruby Williams and Master H. Brooke ; readings by Miss IT. Dixon and Mr W. Sandoe, and con undrums by Master Bertie Andrews, Mis 3 Eva Jones played the acoompaci ments. The circus posters are oub, and some of them are very striking. The Brothers Fi z»erald have always been great In 4 wall paper,' and their advertising cuts are quite up to the firm's reputation, being mostly from the press of a high olass Ghij fi r m. The ci.-cas has been doing excellent business m Chdstchurch, and the novelties introduced eince last visit to the colony of the Fiiz^erald Bros aeena to have * caught on.' The circus will give an afternoon ani an evening performance hare on Saturday week The firm has only one day to epare for us. Tho monotony of station life was relieved ab Laghmor last m *ht by a ball m the wool shed, given by thq emp'oyees on the estate. Qaite eighty coaples were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent-. Mrs Olaridge supplied the music, dancing to which was kapt up for several hours with great enthusiasm Refreshments, as Is always the case at Laghmor, were abundant, and i he visitors were right myally entertained. During the evening Mr E. Sullivan, the well* known step dancer, entertained the company to exhibition* of his skill and grace m botb Highland and Irish steps. In the annual report of the Department of Agriculture, the Secretary, dealing with the subject of sheep dipping, says it is a question which gives the Inspectors con siderable trouble. "The time allowed (January Ito May 30)^ in which all lone wool and crossbred sheep may be dipped, is far too wide to insure the work being done satisfactorily. Many owners dip early m the Reason, and their flocks are therefore liable to become infected by coming m contact with their neighbours' «heep who d ; p at a later period. I recom • j mend an amendment to the Act, by alter ing the period, say, from February 1 to April 30. At the Police Court this morning before the Hon Major Steward and D. Thomae, Esq., J VP., William Smith was charged with being diunk on Graham's road, Tinwald, also with refusing to leave the Tinwald Hotel, and with using obscene language* Miohael Ligan, proprietor of the hotel, and Constables Drury and Jack son, the latter being called by prisoner, gave evidence sni prisoner was convicted and discharged on the two firsb charges, and sentenced to fourteen days hard labor for the obscene language. — A charge of larcpiiv against a man with an alias was allowed to be withdrawn, as sufficient evidence was not forthcoming. At the meeting cf the North Canter bury Education Board on Wednesday, the Buildings Committee reported that, as to the need of a sohool between Chertsey and Rakaia, the Clerk of Works was instructed to report as to the cost of shift ing Pendarvesiaobnol or a portion of it to the corner of the Kyle and Malnwarlng roads. The Tinwald Committee were permitted to use some of the incidental fund for leasing an additional site as a girls' playground. Messrs Ferryman and Sawle were empowered to enquire and reporb as to the necessity for a side school at Allenton, and a new school for Hinds- Rangitata. The Clerk of Works w»s instructed to call for tenders for certain works at Bakaia, and Laurie ton. Mis* Maria Douds was appointed assistant mistress at Tinwald, and Frederick Silcock and Adi Tucker were appointed pupil teachers at Ashburton. A deputa tion from the Ashburton School Com mittee and householders interviewed the ' Board, and urged the n^cefsit.y of an additional school, and m reply the Chair man stated what the Buildings Committee had arranged should be don * respecting Allenton. Messrs A. Orr and D. William son were e'eofced to represent the Board pd the Ashburton High Sohool Board.

SPORTING.

C J .C. SUMMER MEETING.

The following acceptances and entries have been received tor th«s Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting, to be held to-morrow : — The Hornby Welter Handicap, of 100 soys. One mile and a quarter. at lb st lb Prime Warden 1 1 0 Frenchy ... 8 6 Silver Spec 913 Bisley ... 8 3 Magazine ... 9 5 Camionahot S 3 The Midsummer Handicap, of 250 soys. One mile and a half. Skirmisher 8 12 Culverin ... 7 11 Lady Zetland Sl2 Qailtiri ... 7 9 Barmby ... 812 Bellicent ... 7 0 Artilleur ... 8 2 Black and Red 6 9 Thk Cravkn Plate, of 120 soys. Seven furlongs. Saracen ... 9 6 Ambush ... 7 4 Silver Spec 7 13 Black and Red 7 2 j Quiltiri ... 713 Medicus ... 610 Golden Fleece 710 Bisley ... 610 Loveshot ... 7 9 Lady Lear 6 9 New Forest 7 8 Cannonshot 6 9 The Lstebvat, Stakes, of 30 aovs. "Five furlongs. Ko\vai, Niovana, Alcestis, Remorse, Leo, Padlock, Miss Mac, Miss Orwell, Rotoma hana, Royal Salute, Fire King.

FATAL FIRE.

The Ohristchurch papers report that acoording to the information contained m a telegram to Inspector Broham, it appears that Mr George Truman's house was a two-storeyed one situated at Leith field terraca. The ■ children burned to death were Hilda Winifred 9, Mabel Eleanor 8, Elizabeth Mary 4, and James Gilbert 3. They slept upstairs m one bedroom. The remains had been removed to the Leithfield Hotel. The house took fire about 10 p.m, on Wednesday. Mr Truman had gone to a neighbor's a little distance away. He heard his wife screaming soon after. He returned with Messrs Watt and Burson. They found Mrs Truman outside the house and the upstair rooms on fire. Attempts, which proved unsuccessful, were made to reach the top floor by way of the stairs and afterwards by way| of the window. The stairs and top p irt soon fell. Two chil dren who were sleeping downstairs were saved by Mrs Truman. The house was of wood and of eight rooms, with iron and f-hingle roof It was owned by Mrs E. Willis, of Christohurch, and wae insured m the Alliance office for £150. The furniture, which was uninsured, was nearly all destroyed. The fire was supposed to have been caused by the chimney at the south end of the house getting heated and igniting the wood work upstairs. Mrs Truman was severely burned about the arms, and one leg was hurt, and she had to be put to bed ab a neighbor's. . j

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

London, January 30 Merinos are bringing a penny above the opening rates. Scoured merinos are firmest.

CHRISTCHURCH SKIN SALES.

The usual weekly sale of skins, fat, etc.» took place on Thursday, when there was a fair demand, and values remain unchanged. Best orossbred pelts Is lOd to 2a 3d and medium Is 31 to Is 9J, merino palts 3d to Is ; best lambskins 2* to 2a 6d, and medium Is 6d to Is lOd ; rough fat sold at ]£d to l£d, and tallow l§cl per lb.

SYDNEY HORSES IN LONDON.

Some forty Sydney horses, the property of the Anglo-Australian Horse Export Association, ex Gulf of Lyons, were lately sold by auction m London, without reserve. The prices realised, however, were very poor, and mast result m a loss to the shippers. Two circumstances operated against a good Bale.. The firat was the absence of the usual warranty ; the second the doubt m the minds of would-be purchasers as to how the horses would get through an English winter.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Tli a Droug-ht at GlsUorne Gisbobkb, January 30. The East Coast, as far north as th 9 East Cape is feeling severely the cffscb of the drought. Creeks which were not known before to fail have dried up. At Waipiro the residents m the township had to carry water m boats across the bay, a distance of five miles. At Awanui the residents have begged a barrel or two of water from passing coastal steamers; A southerly buster sprang up ab noon bringing a welcome rain, and there i» a promise of the drought ab lasb breaking up. Clnarlc Dentiits Wellington, January 30 A case m which Alexander Fraser and John Cole were charged with acting as dentists, though unqualified, was dis missed. Fraser denied that he so acted, and Cole said he was merely an assistant to another man named Evans. The S.M. said it was no breach of the Act to say some one else was qualified, and the evidence showed that defendants had not themselves held out that they were quali fied. Costs were given agaiust the prose cuting Society. Bigamy A man mined William Davies, a car* penter, thirty-one years of age, was arrested to-night on a charge of bigamy. He is alleged to have married a young j woman m October last while his first wife ' was still living. JBatUs The City Council to-nfght decided to refer to a public meeting of the ratepayer* the question of the erection of one good central bath or a bath ab each end of the city. It was also decided that a poll of the ratepayers should be taken to finally decide which proposal should be carried out. Xilg-lit JBread; Dunedin, January 30. Ab the Police Court to-day; J. .6. Lauren aon, a baker, was charged with selling bread deficient in.weighb and with: falling to provide a scale for weighing. An objection that the information was nob laid within seventy-two hours after the alleged offence was upheld, and the case was dismissed, but the objection was not considered relevant to the charge of not stamping a pan loaf, and a fine of 20s, with costs, was inflicted. Iba Prohibit anil the X/iceused H>nse William Byyee, against whom there is a, prohibition order, was fined 20a for entering » licensed house. A charge against John Ogg. a publican, of know ingly permitting Boyce to remain on his premises was dismissed, as there was no evidence of knowledge, bub on the charge of selling drink to the man the S.M. held that the onus was on the defendant and he imposed a fine of 40 i and costs, but, as the police gave the hotel a very good character, the license would not be en dorsed. . .

MOUNT SOMERS.

* From Our Own Correspondent The annual school sports were held on Friday last m a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mr ttateman, of the Mount Somcrs hotel. The morning broke with rain from the north -west, and caused a deal of uncertainty whether the treat i would be held or not, but towards midday the clouds lifted, and a fine afternoon followed. Owing to the we*-, considerable delay was caused before the pn. c jedinga commenced, and it was not until nearly two o'clock that the first raca was got off. The Committee had made every arrange ment for the convenience of the public In the lee of the fence a refreshment booth had been erected, and the table m this, loaded wUh eatables of the choicest kind, was m the charge of Mrs Jones, assisted by a small army of ladies, ; A teat to hold the prizes was pitched a little further along, and was paced under the ewe of Mr W. Turton. The prizes for the sports consisted of a large number of very useful aa well as ornamental article*, and were much appreciated by old and young. Messrs A. Harvey and T. Miller acted as judges, and Messrs J. Taitand J, Wat«on as handicappers and starters, and succeeded m getting off successfully a long lieb of races m good time, some of the erenta resulting m close finishes. Notwithstanding.the day was nob a public holiday, there was a very large, attendance of visitors from Springbnrn, Alford Fbresb and surrounding districts, and the time and efforts of those who had charge of the refreshments were taxed to the full, to satisfy the appetites of aU who were. in need. A large number' of young ladles; and gentlemen amused themselves during the afternoon at various games, and til seemed determined to make the most of the afternoon's outing. At half-past .six o'olock Mr Watson summoned bis charges to the tront of the refreshment booth for the purpose of distributing the prizes for their work during the year; These con sisted of a number of very nice books, handsomely bound, and purchased from Mr H. M. Jones, Ashburton, and were greatly admired by all present. The Ilev | B. J. Westbrooke, of Springburn, briefly addressed them m a telling speech, pregnant with good advice, and then pro ceeded to hand out the books, giving » few kindly words of encouragement to each recipient as he came forward to receive his prize. Special prizes were awarded to Sefton Hood and Muriel Turton for regular, attendance, and to Alexander Harvey and Jane Murray for popularity. Cheers were then given for all who had helped to nuke the treat a . success, and then numbers started, for home, while a great many more waited to pee the remainder of the races ran off. This being done, a quantity of lollies were scrambled for, and the proceedings came to a close. In the evening a ball was held m the schoolroom, and was attended by a large number, the proceeds going m aid of the prfza fund.

Pupil Teachers' Examination.

The Examiners, Mr L. B; Wood, Dr. W» J. Anderson, and Mr T. Ritchie, submitted at the Education Board meeting on Wednei day the results of the annual examination of pupil teachers, which was held on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th December, 1895. Th«y attached a table showing the number of pupil teachets examined for each year and the number of pacses and failures as under — End of first year, 11 males, 14 females, total 25, passed 18, failed 7 ; end of second year, 7 males, 30 females, total 37, passed 35, failed 2; end of third year, 13 males, 31 females, total 44, passed 43, failed 1 ; end of fourth year, males 8, females 32, total 40, passed 33, failed 7, totals, males 39, females 107, total 146, passed with merit 64. passed 65, failed 17. The following candidates from thia district passed : — End of first year : —Pass Division — Peter Harvey, Rakaia 3. End of second year : Merit Division —Edith O. Bell, Ashburton, Herbert O. Gillman, Alford Forest. Pass Division— Ronald A. Douglas, Ashburton ; Alice G. Orr, Hampstead ; John H. Simpson, Dunsandel. End of thud J year : — Merit Division — Annie Gorman, Lauriston ; Percy Revel, Afhburton. Pass Division— Maude L. Hight, Mount Somers ; Jane Et Maxwell, Dromore.; Claud W. Rapley, Methven; Emma E. Thompson, Rakaia South. The passes for the end of the fourth year have already been published.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

OBITUARY. London, January 29 The death is announced of the Bight Hon. H. C. Ohildera, aged 69. The cause was congestion of the lungs. A SENSATIONAL SPEECH. Washington, January 30 In the Senate Mr L'llman delivered a speech m which he furiously attacked Mr Cleveland's currency scheme. He called the President a traitor and a charlatan, and accused him of using his office for private gain. The speech caused a great sensation.

AUSTRALIAN

SENT TO AN ASYLUM. Sydnby, January 30 Rebecca Dean, sister of the notorious George Dean, has been sent to a lunatic asylum. JOINT STOCK BANK. At the half yearly meeting of the Joint Stock Bank, the balance-sheet and report were adopted, declaring a I dividend of 4 per cent., and carrying forward J62635. * THE VANCOUVER MAIL COM PANY. In connection with the accident to the Miowera, Mr Cook, the Postmaster- General, states that the Vancouver line has forfeited £1100 to the New [South Wales Government during the last three years on account of the late delivery of mails, and he recognised that the promoters of the service are fighting a very uphill gama BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY COMPANY. Melbouene, January 30 At the half-yearly meeting of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company the report and balance sheet were adopted. The Chairman stated that the 104 th shilling dividend would be payable on February 19th. Five thousand ton? of lead had been sold to China, with a probability of an increase m quantity m the future.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

Pjrbtokia, January 30 President Kruger has proclaimed his intention of closing the mines, his excuse being that this step is necessary owing to the continuance of commotion m the Transvaal. He says tho Gov ernment will guarantee protection of the industry and facilitate native labour.

*HB GUARDIAN : JANUARY 31, 1896.



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Ey.ery lit^e of goota aud Shoeß, and every single pair aelligg a gr.eai reduction dur- ing the last ten days of M.oD'otfAii^ and MqDubmiD'jj sale pf Akpb»so> t 's Boot) Stock;



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Wanted. WAR OO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 WANTED Known— Every b dy to roll up < o Mellors Cheap Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known—lf you miss the Chep Boot Sale you will be sorry.— Mellors, Tv.cred Street. TXT AN TED Known — P. O'Connor v ' has removed to the Shop next to Mr Salek, TTast Street, where he will open m a few dsy.s with a well selected Stock [cf Boots And Shoes. He is now on the i premises to carry out Orders and Repairs ) as usual. 1 152 WANTED Known— Buots and Shoes from lv 31 to 27s 63.— Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. OTHER People are getting Bargains at Cakson's Monster Sale of Bicyolas, Earthernware, Glass, and China. Why hot You? 184 WN Make m Ladies 1 and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Callooes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. ANTED Known— Ladies bhoes, tan or black, 69 61.— Mkllor's Cheap Boob Sale. \\T ANTED Known— Mitchell "and VV Turner's Show Room is now free to Inspect, free to fit on, and some Goods free of cost. WANTED Known— To Harvesters- Men's Strong Cord Trousers, 63 Si, Good Tweed Trousers 6s 6d; other lines m proportion. — Mitchell and Turner. MEN'S Bluchers 53, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladles' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cleared m one month. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TCTASTfiD Known— Just opening a ™ fresh lot of useful Presents, to be given to all Purchasers of Drapery,— H.' C. Segers, Melford House OHOOL BOOKS ab published prices, blates, Welsh and American, very cheap. Bags for Boys and Girls and all sohool requisites at loweßt prices for j cash. Review of Reviews, 9d ; cheap | editions at published prices. — fi. M. Jones. WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mbllor's Cheap Boot Pale. TRY FLBTOHER BROS, for your Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest qaality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves. — Fletcher Bros , Ashburton PRESENTS, Presents— We are new giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc,— H. C. Segers, Melford House WANTED Known — Bargains from floor to ceiling.— Mellor's Stock taking Boot Sale. WANTED Ksown— Mrs Smith, Dreaa- maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have-' lock street, opposite Army Barracks. . . . 12 148 \\7 ANTED Known— Men's Sulta 17s * 6i. Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a ltd, Knicker Suits m lid, Cap* 6d. Iho Coin«r. W H. Collier WaNTKD Known— We intend tr. sh?kft up every Boob Shop m Ashhurton. — Mellok's Clearing Boot Sale. \ITANTE9 Known— Newest Goods m * * Dr*p°ry and Millinery for th* Sumiuoc Season, direct from London — '•V H. Collier, The Corner. WANTPD Known— We are atiil giving Presents to all Parcha*nrs of Drapery, etc. — H. C. Segers, Melford House WANTED Known — 6000 mirs o« Boots and shoes to pick from. Mellor's Great Boot Sale. WANTEDKnown— Oo to The Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery-rW. H Oollier. TIHE Very Litest.— Strawberries and L Tee Cream 6d per plate at H. A, Flower's, the People's Confectioner Iced Boston Cream and other drinks, WANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound If you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. WANTED Known— Clearing out of Odd Lines at Mitchell and Turner's. Cotton and Wool Dresses, Lengths of Oilc.oths, Linoleums, China Matting, Ladies Fabric Gloves, Ladies Boots and Shoes, etc. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors. Gogglos, Folders, and everything m the optlca line at S. S&lek s. Optician. WANTED Known— Monster Clear- ing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zsalan] dia Boot Store. OLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapot Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knioker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 459, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed, at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known-50 pairs Ladles and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only. — Andrew Orr 10 136 j TUST Arrived. — A large variety of use- fj . f ul and. Ornamental Goods, Dolls, : Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over j one hundred assorted Baskets and | Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, ' to be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. JAM JARS, JAM JARS.— Fletcher Bros, are just landing a large ship- ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars m Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices ; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very beßt quality, m 661 b and 701 b Bags, at equally low rates.— Fletcher Bros., East Streeb, Ashburton. Telephone 24 List June Diok Crawford brought his twelve-monthe-old child, suffering from in- fantile diarrhcea, to me. It bad been weaned at four months old and bad always been sickly. I gave it the usual treatment m auoh eases but without benefit. Tbe child kept growing jthinner until it weighed but little more than when born, or perhaps ten pounds jl then st-irted the lather to giving Ohanber- lain'e ,oolio f v Ohoie^a and Piarrbcoa Remedy Before ose bp'Ue ha,d)?e.en used a marked improvement waa Been .And its' .qontinued use oured the cbildi Its weakness £nd piroy constitution disappeared and its father and myeett believe tbe ohild'o iile w*s saved by thii Beraedy. J TMablow, MD. Tktnazo», 111. For lite by tho Aebbur- too Plug 00»p»J< i



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Business Notices. One JMontli. G. J. NEi L L HAS MARKED HIS STOCK op , General Drapery .Clothing, and Boots BELOW COST PHICE, A ND is now offering it to the Public. Make no mistake the prices Cannot be beaten. Q. J. NEtLL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. REMEMBER— FOR ONE MONTH Box 07 Telrphonb 24 Preserving Season 1895-96. FLETCHER BROS.. 25 Ton*. £5 Tons. TTAVE IN STOCK AND .TU ARRIVE FOR THE PRESENT JAM SEASON. This Sugar is Thoroughly Reliable for all kinds of Jains, Jellies, etc., and is used by the Principal Jam Manufacturers m the Co!ony. We are still selling sugar at the old price although the price has advanced wholesale and is likely to be much higher KP NOW 18 THE TIME TO BUY YOUR SUGAR. To Farmera* Contractors, Etc. We keep m stock all kinds of Tinware, which we are selling at Wholesale Cos'; Prices, It will pay you to get our price list before buying elsewhere. Jiragoitsibte Ooods. Seasonable Ooods. We have the following Seasonable Goods m stock and to arrive . — 5 Cases Gear Corned Beof j 3 Cases Preserved Peaches 3 Cases Canterbury Corned i 2 Cases Raspberry Vinegar Beof I 15 Cases lib Sheep Tongues 5 Cases Canterbury Corned ! 5 Cases 2lb Sheep Tongues Mutton 5 Cases New Zealand Mutton 5 rages Cocktail Salmon ? Cases Albert bardines 2 Cas**s Mackerel 2 Cases Kippered Herring 3 3 ; ascs Herrings m Tomato 3 C*ses Preserved Rabbit, 21b Pauce I tins, Delicious 5 Cases Fresh Herrings ! H Qases Preserved Api icots 6 Cases Preserved Peara 10 Cases Chip's Lime Juice ■'fv*. To,a. Tea. We offer special inducements m all kinds of Tea. Pure Ceylon (Mountain Grown) iv 5 and 101 b boxes and j 1 and packets Pure Indian m 5 and 1 01 b tins, and 1 and |lb packets i Blended Tea m Sand 101 b tins, and I and J Ib packets Nelson and Moate, Saxon, Arab, Jameson and Anderson, Etc. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST 'STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, O^iatclmrch. Dixit. Dixit. Dixit* mHESEi CELEBRATED WATCHES ARE THE BEST VALUE EV.- R OFFERED IN THE WATCH LINE IN. ASHBURTON. - ; KEW COXSIGXMEST . WEAR LIKE SILVER ... LOOK -.LIKE SILVER THE DIXEF, Open Face • *iils and 25§ THE DIXIT, Hunting Cases ... 3Of BUY YOUR WATCHES FROM 8. Salek. GET *OUR WATOHBI, CLOCKS AMD JEWELLERY REPAIRED B. E A 8 T .8 T R E X T, SaTISFACTION GUARANTEED. fh«» T.a'gest, and' Finest slock of Jewellery, Silver and Electroplated Ware is to be found at — tf. v - 8 A i.. EX, . : r.r : --; V {i^E C|T^^l/M P 0 RjJI E 8,, ■.:.-■!.,•■•.: PAM? iSTBBKT.