MARRIAGE.

Leslie— Byrne.— On the 18th inst., at the Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. O B. Inglis, William John Leslie, eldest son of Mr Leslie, Taranaki, to Sadie, second daughter of the late Mr Hugh Byrne, of Ashburton.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1896.

Writing of the prospects of vinegrow" ing and wine-making as an industry m New Zealand, viticulture m and referring to the new Zealand, encomium passed

I by the members of the recent Fruitgrowers Conference on some "Wairarapa wines the New Zealand Times says : — " The six-year old wine from the vineyard of Messrs Williams and Beetham at Masterton received on Saturday very high com mendation from a number of visitors well qualified to give an opinion. They pronounced the wine to be indis tinguishable from the best wine pro duced m the favoured districts of the Continent of Europe. We will not take this literally, because the results of centuries of experience and patient study are not to be overtaken m a single bound. We take the verdict of the connoisseurs who gave it as a graceful expression of appreciation which the ordinary cordial rule of hospitality stretched a little over the line of exaggeration. We take it, at the same time, as perfectly honest as well as competent testimony to the fact that this wine made m New Zea land is fit to stand comparison with the wines that have been famous for cen turies. That is the most important fact m the short history of New Zealand viticulture. The fact is that wine has been made m >'ew Zealand, and is being made, which is of a quality fairly comparable with the products of vineyards of European distinc tion. Other wines have been made m the country, m Napier and m the districts north of Auckland. They have received a meed of admir ation from connoisseurs, and some, like the wines of Meanee, find regular sale at fairly remunerative prices. But none have .^received such a testi monial as the wine from the famous Wairarapa vineyard. That, if we may use such' an expression, is the pre sent high-water mark of New Zealand vintages. Here is an industry grow ing up quietly amongst us, with enor mous possibilities of development. It offers more gdfd to the poor volcanic soils of the North than lies buried m all the mineral deposits under the sur face. The prosperity it holds out is a permanent prosperity, not like the prosperity which draws millions for investment and tens of millions for speculation, and is at most a thing of years. The gold mines of Spain are memories, but the vintages of Spain, of which the miners who have been dust for 2000 years drank, are still drunk with delight by millions of men, at prices which maintain populations m comfort. It is one of the most potent oE all the aids required to keep alive small settlement, which must depend on the ever vigilant, well-trained industry of a peasant proprietary. It is, therefore, a great argument for the only land policy which promises to solve the problem of making this colony carry the population it ought to carry. It behoves New Zealand to take up this industry, and do all things for it by which its practice may be made perfect throughout the land ; or those parts of it which are fitted for it by nature. We do not want one vineyard of four acres, we want thou sands of them, and we require vast establishments for treating the grape crops of whole districts. As there are butter factories for dealing with the milk of their districts, so there ought to be wine factories for the grapes. Capital is wanted, and co-operation of labour and of science. Given these bases, New Zealand mast, with her propitious climate and favourable soil, raise a prodigious industry of most comfortable profit.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Reading matter on fourth page.

The Salvation Army treated those who were about, town last night to some very good music, and will repeat the perform ance to-nic;ht.

Coursing men are reminded that entiles forLagmhcr Cup close at 8.30 p.m., on Friday, 22 ad inst, at the Central Hotel, when the Secretary will be m attendance. Owners are also reminded that all dogs must be registered with the National Oourdng Club. Draw will take place at 9 pm.

At Milton yesterday, William Moir was fined £80, or m default four months im prisonment, for sly grog sellißg at Bal clutha. The defendant was thrice pre viously convicted. Mr Hawkins. S.M., severely leotured the witnesses fur the Crown, saying that he disbelieved their testimony. The liquor found on the premises was confiscated. Notice of appeal was given, The security for the appeal was fixed at £20.

Holloway's Pills 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 to those who work m iron foundries, copper mines and collieries. These well-known 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. Whan used m accordance with the ample printed directione 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 oure— or, at all events, of great relief--if Holloway'a remedies are persever. iogly used.

In the Te Aroha district, recently, says the Thames Advertiser, a *p ortßman shot a bare which had a weasel clinpiug to its throat. The weasel was secured.

A Maori earned Nata, who is said to be 120 years old, is misslDg 011 the Coroman del ranges. Search parties have beon out, but ho far they have been unduccestful.

■*'■• The Wairiri Coil Company Limited, invites tenders for the haulage of coal 10 Christchurch an-i elsewhere, from the pits nt-ar Ohrislchurch.

Miss V*nie Flower is about to leave Ashburton for Chiischurch, and M»r Alfrea Harrison will offer her piano a*d furniture by auction early m June.

Mr Alfred Saunders. member for Selwyn, addressed his constituents at West Melton on Friday, and received a unanimous vote of thank* and confidence.

The once-powerful Chinese statesman LI Hang Ohang, is among the greatest victims of the late Chinas apanese cam paign. Dismissed from his Important post, he is living m retirement m a little temple at Pekin, with only a few faithful friends to console him. He cannot get over his disgrace, and his health is failing.

The biggest natural beehive m th e world is that m Kentucky, known as the ' Mammoth beehive.' It is m reality a a huge pave, the main compartment being 150 ft high, while the floor covers ten acres m extent. The beehve is of solid rock, and Its roof has been entirely honey combed by beee.

The Jersey States Assembly, by 28 votes to 12, rejected the Bill for per. mitting members to use the English language m the Assembly when unable fluently to speak French, which Con* Btifcutionalists persist m regarding as the •JKcial language of the island, though English is now spoken m every district.

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states the enquiry held into the death of the man Frank O'Neill, found m the Martha mine, resulted m a verdict of 'accidental death.' The verdict was contrary to the samming up of the Coroner and against his ruling. The Coroner considered the evidence was of a very suspicious character, and preoluded all possibility of an accidental death.

* How does your father s^em to regard my coming here 1 ' anxiously asked Adol phus of little Bobby while Miss Mabel was upstairs getting ready to present herself. * I guess he don't care nuthtn 1 about it,' replied Bobby carelessly. 'So he has no objection, eh ? But what did he fay, my little man Y 'He said if Mabel has a mind to make a fool of herself, why, let her.'

The Christchurch Hockey Club has sent a challenge to the Abhburton team to play a match on May 25, and arrangements have been made to play on tbe Ashburton football ground, kindly lenfa for * the occasion. A hockey practice will be held at the Tinwald Domain ground on Thurs day afternoon. Members to play against Ohrlstchurch will be selected on the ground. At tb.3 M&gistrate's Oourb, South Rakaia, on Monday, before Messrs Hardy and Oxley, J.P.'d, Thomas Roomy pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of' trousers and a vest from Mr W. Halliday. Accused has eight previous conviotions for forgery and larceny recorded against him, ani had only just served three months for theft m this distriot. He was sentenced to three months' hard labor. The English are supposed to be the best judges of racehoises m the world. Yet, says a Home paper, m the course of the last dcz^n years the yearlings for which a thousand guineas or upwards were given have won m the aggregate 341,129 guineas Us? than i heir purchase money. Baron de Hirsch during the few years has bought twenty yearlings for 31,350 guineas all told. Nineteen of them have won nothing at all.

The Rangiora dairy faotory, worked by Mr Newman Anderson, was destroyed by fire at two o'clock yesterday raorn'ns;. The plant, which was valued at £500, was insured for £375 m the Royal Office, Of this amonnt £125 was on the engine, which was m a separate building and not injured. The building, which was the property of Mr John Manning, of Balcairn, was insured for £150 m the Commercial Union.

Whatever else may be said of the mem* bers of the Vanderbilt family, they make the money go. Mr George Vanderbilt has been for years constructing a palace m the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, which Is said to be one of the mosfa beaati f ill places m the world ; and around this pslace he has bought 11,000 acres of mountain and forest, and la carrying splendid drives all through them.

The North Otago Times says thab a peculiar and painful accident took place on Wednesday at the residence of Major Keddell, who la the owner of a well-bred and powerful mastiff. The animal was lying under the table, and as Mrs Keddell entered the room the dog sprang up, it is said playfully, and snapped at Mrs Keddell's face, making a wound m the cheek which had to be drawn together by a dozen Btlbchesi

Mr John Wilson, painter and deco rator, of Burnett street;, has just; com pleted for Meßsrß Hanmer and Graves a very handsome notice board, setting forth the branches and agencies of Messrs Hanmer and Graves, of West street. The board contains about twenty -four square feet, and the various announcements ate set forth m a most? skilful and artistic manner, the design and workmanship reflecting the greatest credit on our local tradesman.

Apropos to th? Rontgen discovery, the old saying that there is nothing new under the sun finds exemplification m the state ment now made by the London Globe, that as far back as the year 1848 a pamphlet was published by Reichenbach, the discoverer of oreosote, m which he *t>t forth the powers of ' od,' as he called it. ' Od ' consisted cf a sort of halo surround ing every natural body and, under certain conditions, rendered itluminoua. Reiohen baoh stated that he had photographed bodies through other bodies, whloh were transparent to this illuminating medium. The only recognition he obtained was that he was declared to be insane, lb would be interesting to know whether Rontgen ever read the pamphlet referred to.

The annual meeting of ratepayers of Soath Rakaia Road district was held on 1 Thursday, May 7th, and fifteen were present. Mr Lyttleton presided. The balance-sheet showed the total receipts from all sources to have been, including balance m hand at March 1895. £2647 Ss lOd, and the expenditure £1051 2o lid. On the motion of Mr Lyttleton, seconded by Mr Lamhie, the balance sheet was read and adopted (subject to audit).. Mr Haslet t asked if the settlers were credited with prooeeds of sale of tiniber, for the plantations were put m afe their cost. The chairman replied, 'no,' but if it was found that Haslet t's asser tion was correct the Board would transfer the amount. Mr Haslett also mentioned the matter of the river now encroaching on the sonth side, and suggested that the Council be asked to expend a small sum per annum m willows. It was resolved to bring the matter under the Council's- notice through Mr Richards, the riding's representative. Some other unimportant questions being answered, the meeting adjourned till the accounts have been audited.

For a pain io the side or ohest there is noth ing so good as s piece of flannel damped with Onamberlain's Pain B*lm and bound on over the seat of pain, It affords prompt and per. msnent relief and if used m time will often prevent a oold from resulting m pneumonia.. This same treatment is a sore oure for lame back. For sale by the Ashburtoo Drag Oozn* panyi

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Yesterday's Lyttelton Times give 9 the I following regarding current prices :— ) Although a large number of farmers were I m town on Saturday very few samples I of grain .were offering, and only a few small parcels of wheat changed hands. Owing to the increased price of oats looa millers have raised the price of oatmeal £1 per ton*- Reports from Sydney Bhow that present, prospects there for both potatoes and onions are not encouraging, but it is expeoted that when supplies to hand are worked off prices may improve. Chaff is still wanted there. A consignment of turnips which was sent by the Hauroto is spoken of as being too large' for that market. Dairy produce is showing an inclination to harden here ; and as the duty on butter, cheese, hams, and bacon In Sydney will be removed on July 1, there should be a better opening for l?tw Zealand produce m that market, and speculators are preparing to take advantage of the change. In Saturday's report it was inad vertently stated that quotations for oats here were for 'sacks in'; it should have read 'sacks extra.' Wheat.— Pearl (prime milling), 3s2d to Ss 5d ; millers' mixed lines, 3s to 3* 4d ; Tuscan, 3s 3d to 3s 4d ; Hunter's, 3s 3d to 3s 4 Jd ; good seconds, 2s 8d to 2a lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2s to 2s 2d j 'good seed Tartars 2s 3d ; short feed, to 2s Id ; Dans and Danish and good short feed 2s Id Barley.— Malting, prime 3s 6d to 3a 9d (nominal); medium do, 3s 3d to 3s 6d; second quality 2s 6d to 2s 9d ; feed, 2s 3d. ' Beans.— (Nominally) Well saved 2s 3d; ticks, 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Peas. — Blue Prussians 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; others, 3s to 3s Id. OatsheafJChaff.— soa to 52s 6d at handy country stations. Onions.— £6 at country stations. Potatoes.— Derwents 329 6d to 35b at country stations. Grass Seed. — Byegrass, farmers' lots 2s to 2s 9il, machine-dressed to 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s. Cocksfoot 2|d to 3d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4Jd, Cowgrass 4d to 5Jd, white clover 4s to 7&d Alsyke 4d to 5Jd. Dairy Produce. — Cheese 3£d to 4d, loaf 4d to 4&d. Butter— Factory lOd, dairy 8d to 9d, salt 6d to Id. Bacon and hams s£d, Colonial Hops— Brewers' sorts 8d to 9£d at Nelson. The above prices are paid to farmers f o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise stated.

CAMARU GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET

The North Otago Times of yesterday reports :— m thft Old Coumtry, reports show that there is a larger quantity of breadstuff's this | year than there was last by fully a million < quarters. The surplus stocks m other countries have diminished, however, and this has given some improvement to the prices of wheat. The English market ia firm, and the American is showing increased firmness. A million and a half bushels of wheat have been landed m Australia from San Francisco, and some three shipments of American flour have reached Australia from Hong Kong. These have been principally for Western Australia, and the price haß been £11 10s c.i.f. Growers must make markets for themselves, and all the farmers and millers are competing for the trade. The shipments of wheat and flour have certainly the effect of keeping down the values of New Zealand's staple product, and what renders the position more irksome to the New Zealander is that he has to pay foe the encouragement of the San Francisco trade. The local maiket is firm but inactive, bub what business has been doing has been e Seated at quite equal to last week's rates. Prime milling velvet has been bought at 33 3d, and other milling wheat at frem 3s Id to 3s 2d. The demand is not active, and farmeis and millers are decidedly opposed to "rushing" the market. The tone of the market will likely be maintained until the spring, when the gauging of next year's crop will have an influence upon the market. Oats are considerably improved m value, and the demand is active to operations m prime short at Is lOd to Is lid ; Danish and Tartarian Is 8d to Is 9d. As the demand for oata improves from Melbourne, Sydney, and Western Australia the values will enhance. Barley m the hands of, brewers and their agents is extensive, and the recent ruling rates have suffered a decline. Prime malting is now quoted at 3s 2d, and very fair samples have been sold at 3s. Inferior kinds, 2s 6d to 2s 9d, Potatoes are plentiful and m very prime condition. Parcels of 5 and 10 tonß have been bought at £2 53 and £2 10a for town and country delivered. The other markets are unchanged.

Death of Sir Patrick Buckley.

Wellington, May 18 Justice Sir Patrick Buckley died at his residenoe, Lower Hutt, at 340 this after noon. For some time past the deceased gentleman had been ailing m health, and a Few weeks ago, acting on the instruction of his medical adviser, he gave up temporarily, it waa thought, his duties on the Supreme Court bench, m order to secure rest and medical treatment. At first he rallied' and daily improved m health, but a couple of days ago he was taken worse, and gradually sinking, passed away at 3.40 this afternoon. Lady Buckley, the Premier, the Colonial Treasurer, the Minister for Lands, Rev. Father Devoy, Rev. Dr Walters, Rev. father Lane, and Mr W. A. Fitzherbert (brother-in-law) were at the bedside^ The deceased gentleman was born m County Cork m 1841, and married a daughter of the late Sir William Fitzherbert, who survives him, but there is no family. Sir Patrick Buckley was suffering from heart trouble originally, then acute pneumonia intervened, and as he was too weak to withstand its effects, it carried him off. When on the Supreme Court circuit m Marlborough and Nelson districts, Sir Patrick was none too well, and the rough passage on the return from Blenheim to Wellington affeoted him seriously.

All Nations Fair.

Saturday, the closing day of the fair, was the great day of the effort. An appetising luncheon, tastefully arranged and served by Misses Tucker, Hardley, and Phillips, was largely patronised by town and country friends. Great interest was taken m the splendid show of paintings, and the prize pictures came m for a good deal of favorable comment. Several portraits by Mr Tait, notably one of Miss Oinah Dunn, and another of a recently married young lady, both true to life, were much admired. Miss Field's pictures also attracted a good deal of attention, and those of other artists were not by any means passed carelessly by. The bread, cake, and scone competition exhibits made a capital impression, and added to the fame ot local housewives. Great credit is due m this connection to Mr W, C. Davis for the number of exhibits m this department. In the evening the hall was crowded, and good business was done by the various bright and quaintly attired stallholders, so much no, that only a limited number of articles re. mained at the close of the bazaar. Several pieces were creditably given by the choir, and songs were contributed by Miss Kidd and Mr Broad, a duet by Messrs Whee'er and Recce ; trio, by Messrs E. Craighead, Jj Trezise, and J. Jones ; and action songs by a number of little girls. The Ashburtoh Band also again attended, and played with their usual ability and acceptance. The gross takings for the three days amounted f to about £60, so that when expenses are paid i there will be a substantial amountleftas the I result of the undertaking; I

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashbnrton Borough Council was held on Monday even- n g ' r£ resent T, The Mayor (Presiding) and Crs Thomas, Cuthbertson, Baker Pan! R f ei J}'S"J Brooke> , ftnd Ool:in8 - The absence of Cr Bird was apologised for. FINANC*. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank to be £1631 10s 2d, and the income siuceiast meeting £60 13s 5 I. CHARITABLE AID. It was left m the hand* of the Mayor to arrange a mefetfttg with the Oommitieeof the County Council. VALUATION. A letter was re&d from Mr Foster complain* mg of his valuation Ie was decided to reply to Mr Foster that the matter could not be dealt with this year, NEW MEMBER OF FIRE BRIGADE, lnenameof M. Healy was sanctioned as a nwmber of the Fire Brigade . . LIBRARY BUILDING. ■be joint Committee of Library and Works 2&« " comm ending the removal of a jortion of the north-west wall and the etee- Monnf * 8 ? lrwa y»«well aa the con 3 truc ThL rJ, fDg r °°? under the sfca *- Ihe report was adopted. Tf » H^ D ?, E ] fD pWJIENT RESERVE It was decided that the Mayor, Cra Orr the Hinds endowment reserve, but it wu ENGINEERS* REPORT The Engineers reported m follows :— Tenders for Shingle -TenderT for the supply of SOOyard. of shingle (moVor lea*) were opened, and with thesaootion of the Chairman of the Works Committee the v lowest tender, that of Messrs Hoare and Ibell, at lid per yard for road meul.and SiJKS y nr f ° r £oot P» <h »^gte» wa« accepted. Delivery to commence directlj^-!^ labour Gang.— The men hare beta engaged during the past two weeks m metalling streets, placing trees m the river for protection purposes, ploughing and ' forming part of S.B. Belt, completing the work at the outfall drain, repairing concrete channelling, Wakanui road and Cameron street, grabbing gorse m plantations, clean ing water race through Mr Williamson's property, carting rubbish, and other main tenance work. Channelling.— As instructed, we directed the contractors to exeoute the ten chains of concrete channelling m Havelock street, W. twodaT be completed m another The report was adopted. rru -a- J NBK «3TOBS' RMORT. .* m™, Inspector reported on the recent stack fire at Hanmer and Graves' yard, which m? n # a de tamed oat to extinguish. Ihe Inspector of Nuisances also reported on this fire, and asked leave to lay an information against the firm for a breach of the by-law, m building a straw stack within the borough. i t 3£M nB ? eotor was &Mt«M>ted to Bee thai) yhe by-law was observed m future.

THE BAXLWAT BESERYE. Or Baker asked what was the situation of affiwrß m regard to Mr Collins* reserve ? A letter had appeared m the papers on this subject, and he would like to know how things stood.

The Mayor said the question had been before the Council for several years. At one time all the . tenants had been cleared off, and the then tenant of the reserve m question also got notice, but for some reason he had been allowed to remain. The Council tried all they could to have the reserves cleared, and the street made uniform, bat they had never been able to get a satisfactory solntion of the question. Or Baker moved, after several Crs had ipoken m favour of having the reserves cleared, that a letter be written to the Minister for Railways, asking him to have the reserve cleared. Or Reid seconded, and the motion was carried, after considerable discussion. TSB WATE* SUPPLY. Messrs Wilding and Lewis, acting for Mr Thomas Harrison, wrote complaining that a larger quantity of water was brought down the intake ceek, and the creek widened to a greater extent than he was required to agree to by his deed of easement to Tancred and Allen, and it was threatened that unless the matter were settled a writ and an injunction would be issued for damages and a stoppage of further enroachtnent on Mr Harrison's land. The matter wa3 left m the hands of the Mayor. BATS ROLL. ' Crs Collins and Cuthbertson were ap. pointed to sign the burgess roll. ACCOUNTS, Accounts to the amount of £160 were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD and sanctioned some items of work being done m the matter of clearing fences, etc The Board decided to meet on the ground on Thursddy to inspect the ground, and see what work was wanted. Dr Leahy and Mr Potter waited on the Board touching the ground offered by the Board to the Hockey Ciub for playing the game. The Dr taid that the ground was rough and uneven and would require a good deal of work done to it before it was fit to play on. The grass was very long too, and would want cutting.— lt was decided that % deputation from the club meet »he Board on the ground and see what could be done for them. An application from the Hospital Board for a supply of water to work a waterwheel was held over till next meeting, the engineers meanwhile to prepare a repot t. The Board then adjourned.

WEDDING.

LESLIE-BYRNE.

A vary pretty wedding took place at the Preabyterian Churoh on Monday, May 18. The contracting parties being Mr W. Leslie, of Taranaki, to Miss Sadie Byrne, formerly of Ashbufton, and second daughter of the late Mr Hugh Bryne, of Ashburton, The bride was attired m a very stylish gown of fawn tweed, tastefully trimmed with green shot silk with toque to match, and the usual orange blossoms; She also carried a beautiful, bouquet of white flowers. The bride was given away by her step father, Mr I Oliver Drummond. Miss Francis Byrne, sister of the bride, waa chief bridesmaid, and wore a pretty Princess costume of navy tweed, blended with yellow, and richly trimmed hat to match. Miss Alice Byrne was also a bridesmaid, wearing a becoming dress of French cloth, two shades of blue, with Tam-o'Shanter to match. The brides maids also carried pretty bouqueti. Mr John Byrne, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The church was tastefully decorated for the ocoasion, and a great many friends witnessed the ceremony. The happy couple left amid showers of rice and flowers, by the 3 50 p.m. train for Christohuroh, en route tor their ; new home m the North Island. The wedding presents were very numerous and useful, and the good wishes of rnuiy friends follow them.

ISE ASBfetfßftON GfJAßblAft : TtJESDAt, MA* 19, 1896*



A little excitement was caused to-day by a runaway. While Mr Maddens bread cart was standing at' the gorda shed something startled the horse and it bolted. It careered down West street, crossed *t> Burnett street, and tore down Uass street, where it turned into Tanored street to the belb, back again by Moore street, and round*by the police barracks, bringing up at the Pound. Bread was scattered all the way, the top of the cart having been shed with its load at the turn below Dr Leahy's house. Farther on the back board came undone, and another batch of 1 bread showered ou% so that by the time the horse was stopped the cart was empty. By a great piece of luck the many turn- ings were taken as safely as though a driver had. been guiding the runaway, so that barring the lO3S of a few loaves there was no injury. The horse had a good sweat and that was all. . «50, £10, £10, £5, given away for a single guess. Send stamp for particulars and circulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. 5 65 It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailors and outfitters of Ashburton. Their grand dis? play of new winter goods' and their reduced prices Bhould prove a great attraction to all whQwwb,tQ pwpaw for wMw—tAtfYt.) ,



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Wanted. i TTT ANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffam. * v having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open Bame as Ladles' Dining and Refresh- ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find alj..thf\ comforts of a home. 4 196 WOLF! WOLF! WOLF! The old cry He has come this week, and j is slaughteiing Music at unheard of prices, lo pic Cds for 3.1 ; li 6d pieces for 4d ; 2s pit cbs fcr 6-i ; 3d pieoeß for 9d j 4a pieces for Is. 3500 pieces to t>elect from at L. F. Andrewks «Sj Uo.'s Great Sale 593 ii / ANTED Known— Our Season's V * Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner



I Wanted. jmO-HIIiHT- Another Musical Battle. i Don't Miss it on any account- Oollecti n at door. 5 162 RANTED, a CoMagebuUtatlinwald, TV May 26 — FooksandSon. 5 149 -a, ONDIIRFCJL Success of the Musical /v Battle at the Salvation Army last nisfhfc. Everyone delighted. 5 163 lAM makinj; I'ish Mos.s. Jujubes m valuable for cousjhF, colds, ii fluonzi, etc — H. A Flower, Cpnfecti<mer, Kast street 5 23 A.XT toongs, Solos, Duets, and Tries at the Army To-night. Come and enjoy yourself. 6 163 "T/lOR Sale, cheap, a really good second 1J hand Davis Sewing Machine, equal to new. In first class order.— Lancells & t'ON. S 130 MRS KNIGHT, cash purohaser of Ladies' and Gentleraen'd left off Clothing, etc Letters promptly attended to. Near Post Office. . 5 100 WANTED known— Morepork Bacon Wholesale and Retail. — A Lawrib & Co., Saunden/ Buildings. 5 58 Vjy ANTED — Attendance at Navy "" League Lecture- on." The Royal Navy" (lime-light views) by tho ReV. T. A. Hamilton, m Oddft Hows' Hail, on Thursday, May 21. Tickets only Is, obtainable from the Booksellers. . 5 84 /^REAM Dates— The original maker. \J Don't be misled by other makes. H. A. Flower, the old reliable Confec- tioner. Hot Pies, Tea, Ooff«se and Cocoa. £25 FRESH OYSTERS (4d a dossen), Groper, Blue Cod, Skate, Smoked Fish and Wild Rabbit. Hot Fiah Dinner's at Sutherland's, Tancred I Street. ' A MERICAN BOSS and Nougat xl. Creams, simply delicious. Hot ' Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa H. Diggle, Up-to-date Confectioner, East I Street. /^\ KIIGG'S Shorthand, Tom Bracken's VX Annual, Is 3d ; posted, Is 4d Good selections of Historical and Bio- k graphical publications, 2d each, 4 for 6d. Song Books, Reciters, cheap editions. Young Ladies' Journal for May. Weldon's Journal, New Booka. — H. M. Jones. I, ; j COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am Btill making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's • Cough.— H. A. Flower, Confectioner. Fast street. 5 24 f> TT^ANTED Known— Having bought » »* our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the greab advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitohell'and Turner WANTED Known— Buots and Shoes from Is 3i to 27a 6d — Mbllor'h Cheap Boot Sale. 4A7 ANTED Known— The *Ecoj»mic ** Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 91 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. , — W. H. Collier. [ v i ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of . ■ * * Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. » . ___^ WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styleß. just landed and now * on vlpw. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. \a ANTEDKnown — Go to The Corker ■*■ fyr Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery— W. H. Collier. f "POTATOES. Potatoee.- Prime Der Jl went Potatoes 4i Jld per bag ; two bags for 9s 6d. DoU-vered anywhere within the Belt,— Fletcher Bros. j l i/ ANTED Known — That Smith VV Mackwell makes, repairs, and re-covers Umbrellas and Parasols at Lower East Street, AsKburton. No persons employed to canvass or collect Umbrellas at the door. 4 144 J»f ANTED Known—so pairs Ladies VV and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two [ weeks only. — Andrew Orr . 10136 WANTJED Known— Mohste Clear ing Boot Sale at Melloe' Zealan din Booh Store. I v OLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kaiapol J fi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knloker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and c vVoikmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop In Ashburton.— Mellor's Clearing Boot Sale ANTED Known— Large delivery of the 'Economic' Kid Qlovei, four buttons, Is 9 j per pair, worth much more. — W H. Collier. POTATOES— Just arrived a splandid lofc of Derwenta • large aacka, prim? quality ; to be sold cheap — Carson & Go. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 6s 6J.— Mrllor' Cheap Boot Sale. EAD THIS- Sixpenny Booka at 3d Shilling Books at 4ti, Eighteen 1 Penny Books at 93, Half a-orown Books at Is, Envelopes Irom 3s 9J per 1000, or 250 for I*, Boxes of Note Paper aid envelopes from 4£cl, Shilling packets of Note Paper at Bd, Two-shilling Packets for Is 3 1— at L. F. Andrewes and Co's Great Sale. •: 546 \lf ANTED Known- You save bs m VV every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boob Store. WANTED Xnowp— Eyeryb,^dy.;.to roll up to Mellor's Cheap* Boot Sale. Now's your time to buy. REAT SALE NOW ON at L. F. ANDREWES & Co. £3000 worth of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Music, &c, to be sold this month regard- less of cost. Sale now on at L. F. Akdbbwes & Co, Stationers' Hall. 425 OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mbs A lcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. EN'S Bluchers 59, a good Strong *-*-"- Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladles' and Children's Boo 1 a nd Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R. A lcorn s CiRSON&Co's Stocktaking Sale now on — £60'J worth of Groceries, Iron- mongery, Brushware, Glass and China, Bl<syoleß, Nickel and Silver Watches, to be cleared m four weeks. 5 121 ED CHAFF. Bed Chaff. 9d per bag delivered. Sharps, Bran, Flour, &c, at equally low rates. — Fletcher Bros. ANTED Known— That E. Mahood is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at aB 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. The true leaf of the Tea Plant untampered with— this is Kozis Tba



Public notices. i -opened up— Q TRUNKS MifiJS'S, YOUTHS' AND B0Y&' BOOTS AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. We have gained the reputation of Keeping a GOOD ARTICLE, and we intend to Retain Ito. The Goods are all marked m Plain Figures at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 4 Trunks GENTLEMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORALS, Sewn, at prioea that will pay you to in- speot and Buy; TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS ALEX» HENDRY, Manager. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK ARCADE~HOUSE. Men 8 Heavy Tweed Overcoats, with Capes, 19d9i Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers 63 lid Men's Heavy Grandrill Shirts 2s lid, collars or bands Men's Heavy Black and White Checi Shirts 2s lid, collars or bands Men's Heavy Flannelette' Shirfe 2a lid, oollars or bands ASHBURTON TWEED, SUITS JSSs 61 Men's Colonial Knitted Socks, heavy Is pair Men's Colonial Undershirts 2s lid Men's Wverproof Coats from 29* 6d Men's Heavy Watertight Boots pegged, 12s 6d pair Men's Kip Shootera 8s lid pair A DRESS LENGTH WOtfDERFUI SERGE 6s 11d DRESSES TO ORDER Serge Dress m Navy, Maroon, Myrtle Grey or 131a jk, complete, including Material, Linings, all Extras, aric Making, for 20s Shot Material— ln Navy and Brown complete, for 22s 9d IVeed Dress — Complete for 28* 6d SPECIAL SHOW~CHEAP STYLISE MILLINERY SEE WINDOWS. 3iin Flannelette (Heavy), 4a lid dozen All-Linen Tick, 3lin, Is 2d yard Ashburton Drapery Company, Cash Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, ant Dressmakers, Bnrnett street HAVELOCK STREET, — CASH — GRAIH & PAODUGE STORE EHAVE to express appreciation of the manner m which my numerous Friends and the Pullic of Ashburtot generally, have m the past, extended tc me such liberal support, and I take thi- opportunity of soliciting a continuance ol their valued patronage. Amongst other commodities, ray stock includes : — FLOUR, BRAN, SHARPS, CHICKWHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, CRUSHED OATS, STRAW & OATSHEAF CHAFF, CAPE BARLEY, GOLDEN TARES, ONIONS, LINSEED, KTC, . ETOi POTATOES ! POTATOES ! ! POTATOES!!! POT PLANTS, BULBS, AND FERNS. Customers may depend on receiving prompt attention to orders, and every effort will be made to give both large and small purchasers perfect satisfaction. J. Thomas, PRODUCE DEALER HAVELOOK STREET. 4 172 WAITED', TOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, 10,000 Sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAt IIOIjMTT X CO., i CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. 5 10 From the Tea Plant to the Ten Cup 1 unadulterated and pure—thie is Kozie Tua



Business Notices. G. .J. NEILL TTAS OPENED UP AN ENTIRIiLT NEW STOCK OF Dntpery, C lolliing:, am! Boots. New Dress Goods, double width, ll|d yard All Wool Flannel 9|d Double 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, Oollars and Ties. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid ;, Boys' Boots, Ladies' Boots and Shoes of every description. V - ;p; : ( ©♦ J. STEjIIjIj, Friedlander's Corner, East Street. ' v — FOR — ' j ■'..- WEDDING PRESENTS, WEDDING PRESENTS. , a;t Pay a Visit to the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. BALEK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \JU HERE la to be seen the Largest and Finest Stock of JEWELLERY, and SILVER PLATED WARE m our district?. SOME VERY SUITABLE ARTICLES FOR WEDDING PRESENTS at' REASONABLE PRICES. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY "LAXTON'S NOBLE" finHIS new Strawberry has established itself m the Home market as the Very X Best Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is large, firm, and handsome, the bright crimson scarlet berries weighing as high as 2oz each, while the flavor is rich and vinous. B« sides these recommendations, "THE NOBLE" is one of the earliest trniting 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 Otdgo Witness of January 2, 1896 : " New Strawberry : " Lax'.on's Noble " — . . This strawberry excels both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Borne of these fine berries were sent by the Countess of Pembroke to the Emperor of Germany, each berry being about the size of an apple. They were said to be larger than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crashed, 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 com^s early into bearing, and is a very heavy bearer, and it should be very serviceable for any cottager with small garden space or for market gardener?, as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Benoet has on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2oz each. They are fine handsome berries, and of good travelling qualities." As Stock is limited, ye recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6s per Dozen ; 40s per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Christchurch for — NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. Kerosene. Kerosene, 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 nnrket. Cream of * artw. Cream of Tartar 11201bs. 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure Cream of Tartar ground specially for ub from tho 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 marlSGfc, we are enabled to sell at a Lower Price than any other storekeeper m the town. coflfce. i «jfFee. 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 Coffee m the market. Give it a trial and you will use ho other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m any quantity, at Highest Market Bates. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURION, and High street, Cbristchurch. Telephone 24 &*>* 6 1