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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAy, NOVEMBER 30, 1897. THE WATER RACES.

A correspondent in last issue com plained that the supply of water to the races in his district had been cut off all last week. Of course the wster was turned oil to allow the races to be clea. Ed out, a very neoeys iry work no doubt, but it does seem somewhat peculiar that the time chosen for this work should be during * week, as it happens, when water wa« more than ever demanded for the use of live j stock. Last week was one of dis-' agreeably hot days, with parching north-west winds ever blowing, and for ewes suckling sturdy lamb.? the want of water must have been trying indeed. According to the report of the engineer, read at hat meeting of the Oounty Council, the water to have been turned on again on Saturday even ing so that the troublehas doubtless been removed by this time TVrhaps the wiser coarse for the Ooun.il to pursue in future would be to platfo a dis cretionary power in the engineer's hands to keep the races full in such weather as that of last week, If he already have such power, then there might not be any very serious harm done if the Council were to suggest to him the advisableuess of exercising it on occasions when such exercise would be a blessing to the dry districts, '^rom the same report we gather that inhere • have been several cases of tampering with the water races, an;' that we» may probably hear more about ii.«ae bases through the medium of the Magistrate's; Court. Every year at this season we have a crop of cases of tampering wl'th the water races, and every yea-r the Council deals more or le>is severely with the offenders. It dees not appear to have ever struck some of those tamperers, or those who by \ieglect allow the water in <;heir races to run to waste, that their conduct is selfish in the extreme, as well aB grossly dis honest. The wafer from the first was intended only for drink ''for man and beast," as Mr Wf.aon put it, when the project was under discussion, and no idea of irrigation was entertained. In proof of this, old farmers may be reminded that the first means proposed of bringing d»lwn the water and distributing it over the plains was by glazed pipes, the advocates of this means feeling perfectly certain that the porous natitre of the ground would cause so greai a loss by percolation that the water would never reach the settlers on the lower plains. The open channels have shown that the water can be a. rried down to the sea, with comparatively little loss ; but the moment some selfish settler cuts a race; and lets the mam body of the water flow pver,his paddock, with the objr-cfc of irrigating his own crop, the settlers below him »re likely to run short of their supply, for the races are not calculated to carry a mere trickle of water very far, and percolation is sufficiently great to cause a short supply to cease in a short distance below the illegal tapping. Thus the tamperer is guilty of robbing Ijis lower neighbours of what is their rightful supply, and such conduct in a dry summer is reprehensible in a high degree. We grant there is a tempta tion to steal water for irrigation in very dry weather, just as there is a temptation to a hungry man to steal bread or a very poor man to steal money. But people are not supposed to give way to temptation of this kind, because the giving way is theft, and theft is crime. The tamperer with the water races is guilty of theft, because he iB robbing his neighbors, and there is no more unneighborly act a farmer on these plains can be guilty of than surreptitiously appropriating, for irrigating his land, the race water that should go to quench the thirst of the stock of the settlers on holdings below his own. And on many of those holdings the race water, after filtering, is all the settlers have for domestic use. Perhaps, if the tamperer would look at the matter as we have put it, an/i think it os?er, he might be inclined to let his better nature assert itself and refrain from committing an offence in which he can claim no sympathy whatever should a deservedly severe punishment be inflicterL

Local and General.

The Dumtan limes learns that an insect blight has attacked the potato crop in the district, and already several local gardens are badly injured.

Our first p Jge to-day contains a budget of important reading matter, and on the fourth page wiil be found a report of the Christohuroti wool sales.

The captain of a big Atlantic liner, after many calculations, has come to the con clusion that the general size of a fog in the Atlantic is about 30 miles in diameter.

I To-day, being St. Andrew's day, was observed as a close holiday at the banks, fend elsewhere offices were closed as well, excepting of (jourfe Jhe post and tefegraph offices,'

The trial of pJiilpott for the alleged murder of Hawthorne begins in the Lower Court at Wellington on Monday. There are some thirty-five witnesses.

The head teacher of one of the Nelson t.pwn schools states .that he ijinds the send ing round of senior hupjis on bicycles to look up absentees has been attended 'by good results.

The anniversary of the Primitive Metho dist Church, Newlands, takes place on December 5, when Mrs Payne, formerly connected with one of the London missions, will preach sermons appropriate to the pe?a£M>p.

The Tqiet i states that on Sunday last, while Mr G. R; Chapman was riding on his property at Waihbla, his horse was struck in the flank by lightning and killed.

A powerful anesthetic, which volatilises on exposure £o the air, has been invented. It is believed that bombs $Jled wjth this chemical aud thrown into the ranks of an opposing army, would in a few minutes utterly paralyse the foe.

According to Lord Tweedmouth, the area of the herring-nets used in Scotland one year was no less than 164,000,000 square yards, and the total amount of the lines in [&_%>*« W»" 82.000,000 yards, or about miles, fijf /enough to go once and three-quarters round the globj?, The Boers pay well for their guns, which Birmingham supplies—in fact, they have the best that money can buy. Ihey are connoisseurs in selecting their "shooting ironß," promptly rejecting the inferior | article. This, with their constant praefcic/e, J is the secret of their extraordinary skill as j

The first lawn tennis match of the season will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, December 9, between the Melrose and Albion Clubs on the courts of the former.

On Saturday night last, about 8 o'clock, Mr Peter Hansen's house at Winchmore was burned down, therebeingnoinsurancn; every thing was lost. The fire broke outdaring Mr Hansen's absence on the fa.-m, and when discovered had too strong a hold to be checked.

A sensational scene took place in a wild beast show at Armley the other evening, when a lion-tamer, performing in Cbippen dal-'s French Menagerie had a narrow escape. The victim of the mishap was Franco Montauo, a well known negro tamer of wild beasts who has had previous ex periences of the sort. This, however," was the narrowest of the many escapes from death which has fallen to his lot. The tamer enters the cage at least once a day, and the other night, when he went to the cage door, he was unable for at least twenty five minutes to gain an entrance. Eventu ally, after driving the beast to the end of the oage, the negro slipped inside. The moment he did so the lioness leapt towards him, its ugly daws clatching him by the right shoulder, the flesh of which was cruelly torn. The blow knocked the man down, and the animal at once placed one of its paws upon its struggling victim. The latter, keeping his presence of mind, shouted to the attendants, who came running up immedi ately with hot iron bars and water to beat back the brute . For some minutes the lioness defied their interference. After twenty minutes of suspense the brute was at iast driven off, and the badly mauled tamer extricated through the door by the head keeper. Until then Montano bad retained his senses, bujf now he fainted away through loss of blood. His wounds were dressed and afterwards attended to at the Leeds Infirmary.

CRICKET.

THE "NO-BALLING" OP JONES. \ STOOD ART'S TEAM v. QUEENSLAND AND NEW SOUTH WALES. 'Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, November 29] Prince Ranjitsinhji, in an article pub lished in the Australian Review of Reviews, dealing with the " no-balling " of Jones by Phillips in the match against South Aus tralia, says he does not in any way accuse Jones of throwing deliberately, but every unprejudiced person must admit that the action both of Fry, the Englishman, and Jones, constitutes in every sense a throw. He warmly commends the pluck and judg ment of the umpire in "no-balling" Jones. The sooner umpires follow the worthy example of Phillips and eradicate throwing the better would it be, he says, for the game. Brisbane, November 29-

During his long occupation of the creases on Saturday McLaren gave a couple of diffi cult chances and had a harrow escape of being run out with 125 runs to his credit. He attempted to run tor a ball which was smartly taken in long field. The stumps were down, but the Lancashire man ju«t managed to ground his bat in time. Druce early in the day was appealed against for lbw and later gave a diffioalb chance. Hirst was in great form, aud his score included ten 4's aud one 5. McLaren has established an| Australian record by making three con secutive centuries in a first-class cricket match, and also is responsible for another Australian record, 636 being the highest score nude in Australia between English and Australian teams.

The combined team lost eight wickets for 316. Gregory 77, Pye 55, Jones 69, Richard son 42, were the shief scorers. Gregory's was a brilliant innings, and he never gave a chance, eventually being out Ibw. Pye, a farramatta cult, 4. Sammy Jones, ex- Sydneyite, gave an excellent display The local team knocked up their second century in ninety minutes.

The match was drawn. Bowling analysis—Richardson four for 74, Briggs one for 97, Mason one for 17, Stoddart one for 9, Hayward one for 29.

[The highesit previous score made by an English eleven against a colonial team in the colonies was the 624 put up by Shaw and Lillywhite's team against Victoria in De cember, 1887.

"MY FRIEND FROM INDIA."

The reserved se»ts for the visit on Thnrs -1 day evening of the eminent Hnglieh come dian, Mr Harry PauSton, and the brilliant comedienDe, Miss Alma S anley, are rapidly being taken up, aud those who intend to be present on the evening of this interesting i occasion are advised to book early. As : already stated these English "stars ' are supported en their tour by a oompuny specially engaged by Messrs *» illitmson aud Muegrove. They include such well known -tnd^favorite Australian artistes as Messrs Oily Deering, Cyril Keightly, Hans Phillips, Albert Whel&n, Fred C-imbourne, W. J. Beresford, Carden Wilson, George Bryer, Mrs Edwin Bryer, Misses Lena Brasch, Lila More, Minnie Phillips, M. Campion, G. Campion and others. The comedy to be produced on Thursday evening—." My friend from India "—is reported to be the best in the company's repertoire. It is by Messrs Dv Souchet and W. Lestocq, and in literary quality is quite brilliant. It is said to be " emphatically a piece to be laughed over, a wholesome, mirthful farce comedy in three acts, that everyone should see, and if seen will laugh over." The story of the comedy need not be given here, as playgoers' enjoyment of the piece would be spoilt there by. Suffice it to say that a talented company will interpret the comedy, and no doubt add to Messrs Williamson and Musgrove's great reputation in this colony for high class per formances. 'J he management wish to draw attention to the fact that their own scenery, specially tuilt for use on small stages, will be used, and that the entire performance will be given, completely identical with those j presented in the larger cities, Nothing will I be curtailed, nothing stinted.

ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

The Bishop's Annual Visit.

The Right Reverend the Bishop of Christ church will visit Ashburton on Thursday, December 2, for the purpose of holding a confirmation. The Bishop will arrive by the express On Thursday, and the Choir Festival service will take place at 4 p.m. This service will be fully choral, and the Bishop wilf preach the sermon, The offertory Will tie given to the St. Mary's Refuge Home, Chris'tbhurch.' The Confirmation service will be held at seven o'clock. There will be about twenty-four candidates. The offertory at this service will be in aid of the general expenses. A welcome to the Bishop Wjth a social gathering of parishioeers will ha held So fhe/schpolrdom afterwards, when an address 6f welcome 1 Will be presented to the Bishop, and it'is hoped that he will give a short account of his visit) to England, and of what he saw of the Queen's Jubilee. The admission will be sixpence, and the proceeds will be given to the St. Mary's Refuge , Home. On Friday, the 3rd, there will be an early celebration of Holy Communion at '7.30 a.m., when it is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will attend. The candidates confirmed by the Bishop in former years are specially incited to 'attend. ' |t is hoped that parishioneW will enter". eptnqsi« aaticaliy into 'this annual 'festival, and pat other affairs to one side as far as possible on Thursday and, JFriday. It ja the one occasion in the yea*; when the Church can how at once its unity and its strength, A meat dish was left in the schoolroom after the last Girls' Friendly Society's social. It oln be obtained at the Vicarage,

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Ashburton Borough C> uncil was held on Monday evening. Present—The Mayor (presiding), and Councillors Thomas, Collins, tfaomer, Paul, Davie, Baker, and Reid.

. FINANCE. The Mayor stated that the debit balance at the Bank was £1408 Is 9d, and the income received from all soutoes since lasi meeting had been £50 17s Id.

THE MAYORALTY. The returniug officer read his report of the annual election for Mayor, announcing the return of Mr Ohnrles 'eid. Tha Mayor congratulated Cr Reid on his election, and Cr Keid acknowledged the compliment.

CHARITABLE AID. The Mayor reported the election of the Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton and Mr Charles J. Harper for tbe County as dele gates to the Charitable Aid Board.

RKBERVJC 1246. Mr J. R. Steel applied for a lease of reserve 1246, which application was referred to the Reserves Committee. SCAVENGERS.

It was decided, according to tbe Act, to advertise for tenders for the scavenger work of the borough. RAILWAY BISEBTK.

The matter of having the railway reserve grass cut was left in the hands of the Mayor and Engineer. f KNGINKERS' BEPOBT.

Tbe report of the Engineers, after dealing with the usual werk of the labor gang, which also included the making of the Moure Street crossing, reported that the borough solicitor had given an opinion on the subject of the applications for water from residents in Winter's Road. A Committee of the Council had visited the locality, but had made no formal report. The question was a large and important one, requiring more information as to the number of applications that may be made, and con sequent extent of work required before a definite plan of supply could be made and considered. Cr Davis said he had declined to vote on this question at a previous meeting, without a fuller knowledge of it. Since then he had visited the locality, and what he saw there convinced him that the County Council was the proper body to deal with the applica tions. Those applications were from people outside the borough altogether, who would have to be supplied before the water reached Ashburton. He would move that the appli cants be referred to the County Council. Cr Thomas seconded. He would be only too happy to give the applicants water, but the first duty of the Borough Council was to care for the ratepayers of the borough, and there had been frequent occasions on which the town had been short of water. The Mayor was afraid that if they in creased the supply they would have to increase the payments made for the rights they enjoyed of taking water down to the borough There was a great temptation to irrigate when water was running past one's doors, and altogether it was a great question to face to take the water round all those sections before it came to the borough. Only recently one settler up there had turned the borough's water into his cabbage plot, and forgot to turn it back again, so that for a whole night the supply to the reservoir had been cut off. In the event of a tire such conduct; might have serious consequences. Cr Reid was not with Cr Davis on this matter. He thought the water was the property of the borough, and they had a right to dispose of it if they thought fit. Be couid see a source of revenue in these applications, and thought it would be a grand thing if that water could be made tbe

most use of in supplying the residents above. He did not see i hat the Canterbury Mills had any reason to complain if no more water were brought down than was now being introduced. It would be much better if those applicants were to come into the

I borough, and bo be enticled to a share of the 1 water in their own right. He moved as an ! amendment that until a larger number agree to take the water the Council cannot see its way to entertain the applications. Cr Collins seconded the amendment, and spoke strongly in favor of jetting the applicants have the water, which it was a pity to see going to waste in a shingle bed when everybody was crying out for it. Cr Thomas pointed that the water was not the borough's, but the millownerV, who could cat off the supply altogether. He wished to indicate that the thing would be costly, aud that there were other works requiring to ba done in preference to this. There were several works that had been hung up for years, and to enter upon this would be unfair to the ratepayers of the borough. After some remarks from Cr Cillins to, the effect that the Council would not tie asked to pay fur the work, as the applicants would do thai themselves^ Cr Thomas said that the deputation had pot offered to do the work, but had actually complained that £2 a year paid by others on the Alford Forest road, and would be too much to charge from them. Some further.talk having been exchanged the motion was carried as against the amendment.

Inspector's report. The Inspector's report was/raad, and it was understood that before the nine cases of alleged cattle trespass on the rosds reported were taken'into Court, the sanction of the Mayor should b« obtained by the Inspector.

BY-LAWS. Or Thomas asked for an extension of time for his Committee to bring up a report on the by-laws—which was granted.

tfIXANCiAv- Cr Thomas asked the Mayor if he had any schema to foreshadow by which the Council would be sbfe to make both ends meet. The overdraft was over £1400, there were works passed and hangii-g over for a year that there were no funds in hand to e^e^ute, and if these works wera taken up the limit at the bank would be overrun. At present, if they did what they had passed to be done, the borough, but for its reserves, would be insolvent.

The Mayor said it was not his business to propound a scheme for his successor, and he had not yet taken up the business of a prophet. It was not the custom of the Council to engage in works unt^l it saw some means of paying for them, and if the funds were nor available of course the works would not be done. But to say the borough was next door to insolvent was surely not correct. He would take the opportunity of denying thar, for there was no borough in the colony in a better position than was Ashburton.

After other Councillors had spoken Cr Thomas said be had excepted the reserves, but he wished to point out that the present overdraft, and the works passed to be done, represented more than the probable income for the year, WAMia RATES, Cr Paul moved that the clerk be instructed to collect water charges due for concessions outside the borough. Ihe clerk explained, in answer to a §ues« tion, that one resident in the uppe; district had turned the water irtta his garden and forgot to remove the stoppage, so that for a > whole night' the water supply was cut off from the borough. Cr Reid and Cr Thomas wanted to know who this individual was, and after some hesitation the name of Mr Silcock was given as the guilty party. Cr Baker seconded the motion of Cr Paul which was passed. t Cr Reid moved that Mr Silcock be cautioned that if he again tampered with the Council's water rage, hw awn supply would be cut off and tie himself prosecuted.—This was carried,)

[ RESERVES. j Mr S, Graham offered a rental of 35? per 'annum for reserves 1116,-19, Walker street, and Mr Mahoud applied for R. 1642. Both applications were referred to the Reserves Committee.

DOG COLLARS. ' The Mayor said he had arranged with the County Council contractor to supply dog collars at the County prices. WEIGHBRIDGE.

The question of a weighbridge was dis cussed in committee, and on resuming the matter was left in the hands of the Mayor.

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. Cr Thomas asked why tbe new buildings had not been proceeded with, yhjy were told early in £ha yesr t^at owki^ to. the scarcity of bricks the work could not be proceeded with until July. It was now November dad there wm yet no tigs,

The Mayor said there was as groat • scarcity of material as ever, he was glad to *-y. The matter was still in the hands of the Committee.

After soma farther discussion the matter dropped.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £109* were passed for payment and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD.

CALEDONIAN SOCIKTY. The Caledonian Society forwarded the names oi four gentlemen as guarantors.

SWIMMING CLUB. An application by the Swimming Club for the use of the bath on the same terms as in 1894-s—£3 without a close day—and to bake a close day if required, was referred to the Domain Committee.

JUNIOR CBICKKT CLPB The Junior OrieketCiub wrote that, being unable to provide guarantors or pay real the Club would have to resign their lease of the Oval. This letter was referred to the Domain Committee.

CRICKET CLTJB. A deputation consisting of Messrs Cath* bertson, Percy, Morrissey, and Andrews waited on the Board, and Mr Cuthbertson, acting as spokesman, complained that the Board required guarantees for the rent of the oval, especially when the rent was pai< six months in advance. The Club wis j different from other clubs as they had no ! means of making revenue from tbe gate. They had tried that on the occasion of the Queensland match, and nad not out of the gate money taken the expenses of tbe day. If it had not been for the public spirit of eesidents in the town and district they could not have paid their way. Tbe subscriptions of members of the Club amounted to £13* and they got £5 or £6 in addition to this. The Geraldine Board allowed their olnb the use of their ground on condition that the club maintain it. He understood that the Junior Club was about to give op, .owuut to the heavy rent that was exacted from thorn by the Board. Mr Peroy and Mr Morrissey also spoke in favor of reducing the rent, and pointed out that the Clnb had only twenty members on its roll, and to pay the rent alone at 10s per member would require forty -members. If it were not for the annual concert the Clnb gave they would not be able to pay the rent. Mr .George Andrews said that the close day was no use to the Club and never had been, and they were not allowed even to sell that day to anyone elee. He was iully aware that the ground oould not bo maintained for nothing, and he thought it would require from two to three days work per week to keep it in good condition. Mr Thomas thought this matter should bo referred to the Domain Committee, and Mr Collins moved accordingly with instructions to hold a special meeting, and report in full on the whole question to next mooting of the Board.

CURATOR'S RSrORT. The Curator reported having received seeds from Messrs Hanmer and Graves, and plants from Mr John Cochrane. He com | plained of the " wild looking steers " that were allowed to roam in the upper paddock and were a source of annoyance to timid people. The Chairman said Mr Silcock had been notified, but had. said in reply that then were no daugerous steers there. Mr Collins said there waa a bull in the paddock with a chain round its neck, and there were several steers there too, which were a source of danger and a terror to ladies and ohildren who had to cross the paddock, and they had every right to cross the. paddock without annoyance. He thought; if those cattle were not removed at onoo tk-et lease should be cancelled, « He saovedl accordingly. The Chairman said the curator had bee* at his office three times to complain of those cattle.

Mr Reid seconded, and the motion wm carried.

The ourator was al owed the services of a boy for a fortnight to assist in weeding, and a vote of thanks was passed to the donors of seeds and plants.

DOMAIN OAM. Mr Thomas drew attention to the new gate, which he said was too narrow, and not by any means an ornament. He would like the members of the Board to have a look at it. He had driven Mr Paul up to see ifc that afternoon.

Cr Paul said he agreed with Mr Thorns* that; the gates were not ornamental. Mr Pooks said a mistake had been made in the width of two feet, but that would be remedied. He asked the Board to with hold their opinion until the work was finished. - he pillars when finished would be exactly of tbe design adopted by the Board. Mr Collins said he was sure that Mount Somen stone was decided to be used, and not Oamaru stone, and he entered bis. protest against the latter atone being used. Mr Fooks said the Oamaru stone m* bh* material chosen, and it would last «s long a*. any other, besides it would be out of reach of the larrikins' penknives, Tb» gateway would be eleven feet when, finished. Mr Collins said the stop* was all righ* in block, but wheip carved ft succumbed to th* weather, >fh«y bad an object lesson on this m the stone used in tMs town. h was decided *h*t the Board visit the gates and see for themselves. Some mir»br business having been trans acted thtffetaid rose at 1030 p.m.

SPORTING.

■■ . «> —— ASHBURTON RACING CLUB SUMMER

MEETING. The following handicaps have been de clared 5 — Open Welter Handicap, of 3d soys; one mile.—Weary 9 3, Aloestis 9.0, St Crescent 8.12, Argon 8.6, General Wolfe &#, Tale of the War 8.2, Toxa 8.2, Mag 8 0.

Ashburton Racing Clot Handicap, of 40 soys; one mile and a quarter.—Cannon shot 811, Starshot 88, Belligerent 7.10, Ranpefinder6.9, Paladin 6.7. Pony Race Handicap, of 30 soys: four furlongs.-^Mania 10.5, Pickles 9.3, Botffy 8.6, Nigger 7.11, Liberty 7.9, Royal Saloon 77, Welbeck 7.7, Phyllis 76, Cissy 7.^ Rose Agnew and Dot 7.0.

Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; seven for longs. — Cannonshot 9.5, Belligerent &4^ Weary 7.7, Aloestis 7.4, Mount Clair and Windermere 7.0, General Wolfe 6.9, Tale of the War, Toxa and Mag 6.7.

Flying Handicap, of 30 soys j: six fur longs. — Belligerent 9.10, Paladin 7.12; Crescent 7.10, Rangefinder 7.9; Graadshob f?. Mount Clair 76, Windermere 76» Argon 7,4, Lord Stansbury 6.13, Conspirator 6.10, Nigger 6.7.

Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 30 soys 9 two miles.—.Red of Stone scr., Lady Jane 4sec, Isabel saec, General Lnok 12sec. Tracy Belle ]2iec, Black Oats lSwo, Belfast Girl 18sec, Fairchild 28seo, Devil's King 28sec, Thomas 30seo, Roukwood, Arahm-a : Medium And 35secj Speculation and Bloomer 40sec; Black Bessio, Wild Boy, Cosmo, Minnie and Toronto 45sec.

Starshot is scratched for tbe Aehbnrtoo Racing Club, Handicap.

Acceptances for the above h-adicapv, and entries for the Hovel Stakes, close with the Secretary not later than 9 o'clock on Satur day evening next.

THB MHBOBfON GQABbUR s TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30\ IW



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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT Q# NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties"in MILLINKRY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats »nsl Sailors' ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Bain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and GAPES, the latest ifcylea from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Glove_, Hosiery,tSunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Jttßt Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) m , mm GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15s- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shape*. < -Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes ia ©very Style and make. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, Ac. . ANDREW ORR.



Henry Zander J J-JzLJcj JL.A.OX • OF ZANDER'S GREAT SALE. TN THANKING the PUBLIC for the liberal way in which they patro nised my GENUINE SALE, I beg to announce that



Puilie -Notices. THE OTW ZEALAND , CLOTHING FACTORY ! FOR I I "VTJOB COOL SUMMER CLOTHING. Light fanoy Alpaca Coats ._, ... lis 6d Black Alpaca Coats 12s 6d China Srlk Coats 12s 6d Sateen Coats 6s 6d Holland Coats -. 6s Od Light fanoy washing Vests from 7s 6d Light fanoy washing Trousers ... 12s 6d Light fanoy Tennis Suits  12s 6d Light fanoy Tennis Shirts from 4s 6d A. G. BARTON, j MANAGER.



XTTE are now offering some very I SPECIAL LINES IN DRESS GOODS.; Exceptionally low prices quoted for completed costumes. MEE WINDOWS. Tweed Costumes complete ftom; ... 20s A Grand Line of Boys Colonial Tweed Knicker Suits, sizes 1 to 13, these we start from 48 lid per Suit. WORTH DOUBLE. SPECIAL VALUE (IN MEN'S&EWEED SUIT S. A really good suit for ... £$o£t *3<J We are offering some woaderfully Cheap lines in all Departments. Ashburtom Drapery Company.



. Auction Sales WILL BE HELD DAILY BY Messrs t Friedlander Bros., t i UNTIL Further Noticeo



WsnoFlenef^^ed7o\ buy any eft/ie im/faffom j /ns/sf on nav/ng » I MLO/VOfiMfmprfM \/fieyare pure andwfio/esome $ TfieMsfmeaeyaixf experience, cap Am L kolD BY A-TgROCERS J



ALL LINES WILL BE CLISABIP REGARDLESS OF COST. HENRY ZANDER.



Church Services. t . t ,;' . ... , §T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ' Ashburton. TUESDAY m. "^rewfs Day)— Holy Cdtnmunion at 7 a.mj offertory is? aid of Missions. Annual Meeting of the Brother hood of St Andrew, 7.30 p.m. M.C.L., 7.15 pm. WEDNESDAY—G.F.S., in Schoolroom, 730 p.m. Confirmation Class (Men and Wme^h j0 the Church, 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL yiSffo? THjS BISHOP. ] THURSDAY '



Choir Festival Service 1, 4 P-Oli Preacher— The Right Reverend the Bishop of Christ £hj»r,Qh. Offertory in aid of St. Mary's qSSjaSS?»TJJ3S SERYJCE, 7 p.m. Offertory in aid of general expenses. Social Gathering and Welcome to the Bißhop in the Schoolroom, S p.m. FRIDAY—HoIy Communion, 7.39 a. in.



J SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com -3 p.ni.-rS#a^eld, Rev. T. A. Hamilton. % P^m.—Dromw,, Mr Gates. 6.50 p.m.—Evening Prayer, REV T. A. HAMILTfIIf. !



WANTED Known—That J. Mono? has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J, JftoieoN's Premier Boot Depot, Ashburton



Beautiful New Zealand ! The land over. flowing with the buttermilk and apple-sauce of prosperity—produces anything and every thing, such as petticoat government, unpmployed, and coughs and colds veritably ; but that's not a drawback, they can be cured in every' form by taking Wopd's Great Peppermint purel" I j T<Oisll^ rX'fj3A.



Improvement of Business Prjcwms,—lb order to keep "up-to-date" with our steadily increasing business ww have decided to effect considerable alteration, to- our ; premises,, and to make room- for the builder* we have resolved to greatly reduoe our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc. to clear at the following reductions:-Men's suits to measure, usnal price 90s, now 70s; Men's trousers, anal price 255, now 15s 6d; etc. We have also pleasure in notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch " and " Waverley " Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prioes, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience oi onr customers. (Every machine guaranteed).— CRAic4HKABi ANA Bbbryman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters. ''l 'v '"- KOSS.IE TIQA \m fc*upert*