Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1897. THE POLICE.

Mb T. E. Taylor promises to be a i thorn in the side of the Premier. He has carried his point in regard to an in quiry into the administration of Police ailairs, and carried it, figuratively speaking, at the point of the bayonet. The Premier was averse to any enquiry, claiming in the interest of his colleague, the Minister for Defence, the Hon. T Tfoofapsohj that no such inquiry was necessary,'while pptne of his followers were bitterly abusive of Mr Taylor, and connected his charges against the police j with his crusade against the liquor tragic. Whatever bitterness Mr Taylor may haye feij; towards the police in regaj?d to what he looked tfwpß ay their culpably ineffective em

forcement of the licensing laws, there was no question that the charges he made were of such a character that, were they true in oniy a modified degree, they imperatively demanded enquiry. And this was the view taken of the position by not a few of Mr Seddon's own followers. That this was how they viewed the case was sooi> made apparent to the Premier, who, recognising the situation, " climbed down " with the best grace he could, and granted the Commission, His statement in doing so showed no equi vocation. It was distinct and frank, and settles the question till the names of the gentlemen are announced who are to form the Commission. He said he had consulted the new Commissioner, Mr Tunbridge, and that gentleman, after informing himself of what had .been charged against the police ad ministration, said an enquiry should be held. No one could have expected any other reply from one who had held a high position in the police force in London. Had such charges as those made by Mr Taylor against the New Zealand police admini stration been made by a member of the House of Commons against the police force in any part of Great Britain an enquiry would have been ordered before the rising of the House, and the eyes of the whole Empire would have been turned for a time upon the Commission appointed to make the enquiry, and the report ordered would have been eagerly looked for. And so a Royal Commission is to be set up. Mr Tunbridge will him self be a member, but no member of either House, no one " connected with politics, the liquor trade, or prohibi tion " will have a seat upon it. A Stipendiary Magistrate will preside, and possibly the other member or members will also be taken from the Stipendiary Bench. We trust, however, that in making the selection Govern ment will avoid placing upon this Com mission a Magistrate io active work. It is easy for suspicious peop'e to say that a Stipendiary Magistrate, who holds office pretty much at the will of the Government can hardly be a judge thoroughly free from bias, or who cannot be " got at " by the powers that be. And so to obtain men who are above suspicion, it would be well to select independent men, say from the ranks of retired Stipendiaries, who like Dr Giles, of Auckland, for instance, have served their term and have retired on pension or allowance. The frown of Government cannot stop the promo tion of such men, or render their posi tion uncomfortable, as their pensions cannot be withdrawn, and they have nothing to fear iv loyally discharging the duty the Commission will be asked to peform—namely, that of finding things in the police force just as they are, in regard to the truth or falsity of Mr Taylor's charges. The consent of Mr Seddon, however, to set up this Commission, is virtually a censure on himself. Ministers ought to know at once when anything is wrong with the police force, for it is under their charge, and for a lengthened period M r Seddon himself was Minister of De fence, and with this fact in view the duty of the Commission will be a difficult one to discharge, and all the more so if the Commission holds its enquiry in public. It is suspected that much of the weakness and inefficiency of the police force in the colony has, arisen from its being dominated by political influence, that influence being j more particularly Mr bed don's \ and tftougn it would' be a good thing for Tunbridge to sit on this Commission and thereby be largely instructed in the very •' inwardness " of the force, it would be rather awkward for him to have to vigorously pursue an enquiry which might reflect upon Ministers. The Premier has taken the right course in excluding from the Oommission any one conpeeted with the liquor trade, the prohibition movement, or politics. The exclusion of representatives of the two first-named is calculated to remove from the enquiry any bias that might arise were either element included, and it would have been well for the force if, long ago, it had had nothing to do with politics. As has been well said by a dpntempqrary," \\ it is quite hope less to expect tjiat any force should be efficient in which the icfea prevails that the readfest avenue p£ promotion is not efficiency in the disoharge of duty, but zeal and service in politics."

T"fe report ol the Oommittee of the Privy Council on Education shows a steady propress in EDUCATION IN education^ work BRITAIN. ' ' during 189.6. The number of infants I on the registers was 1,928,493, an increase of 69,1Q7 on the previous year, the average attendance beins; 71 08 per cent. Of the older scholars there were 3,494,496 on the books, an ■ increase of 64,358, and their average attendance was 87 33 per cent, a great improvement on the previous year. In England and Wales the number of free public elementary schools numbered 16,7]2, and the rptqber'that refused the free grant was only 105. The total cost of elementary education in England and Wales was six and a half million pounds. With regard to board, aud voluntary schools, their relative effici ency is shown by the following figures : —Average annual grant per scholar in average attendance—Board, 19s 7£d; voluntary, 18s 7fd; average ej?pendi ture on jnainteni»nise per, scholar in average §ttenda^ce—- board, 4»2 lis ii-|dj voluntary, „1 19.3 6|d. The most interesting feature of this report is that pa.rt whiph deals with the history Cjf evening continuation schools, The schools are the natural successors of the old night sqljooi, and are of quite repent introduction in the English system of education. • The number of these schools inspected in 1894 was 374^, last year Ihe number had increased to 4347 I while in the same period the number of scholars had increased from 266,683 to 298.724, and | the annual grant from £91,540 to £129,542. All persons of any age and , of either sex may join these schools and , receive instruction in commercial sub jects, general subjects, science subjects, j and art subjects. Then for women there are special classes in practical , cookery, dress-cutting, and laundry < work. The real object is, of course, to ; form a continuity in the education of ' those who, owjng tq their circura- . stances, haye to leave the elementary j gchopl e#rly. The rrpor| proves that j this object wai §ttai»,e4 to » rem&rkabl*,

degree last year; The majority of the students specialised in reading, writing, and arithmetic, geography, needlework, domestic economy, French, and Ger man.

Local and General.

Mahuki, the Maori "prophet," has been committed for trial on a charge of arson. Roofing tiles, made in France, are ex ported to Now Zealand. v 

The petroleum bore at New Plymouth ia now down 1400 feet, and still no oil

The Sydney Zoo will in all probability be opened on Sundays in the near future.

The Masterton Horticultural Society has been wound up, owing to lack of support.

Only three plans were sent ia to the Nelsou City Council for the proposed town hall to be erected in Nelson.

Keast, the evangelist, was again remanded yesterday, the police being unable to find the principal witness, though detectives have been incessantly searching.

The Matrimonial Causes Bill, now before the Queensland Assembly gives a Judge power to hear divorce cases in camera, or to prohibit the publication ot evidence.

The hail which fell during a. squall which passed over Masterton the other afternoon, killed some valuable cage-bird?, which had accidentally been left out of doors.

A schoolmaster in Hawkes's Bay tendered his resignation last week, and added— ■• May God prevent me ever putting myself into the power of a country school committee."

The Justices at Paeroa have determined to put clown the fighting so prevalent on the goldfields, and on Saturday imposed a fine of £2, and costs £1 Is on George Coyle, who went to gaol.

Within the past few weeks, according to the New Zealand Times, civil proceedings have been instituted against a number of members of the House, and no question of privilege was raised in any case.

Mr David Thomas will hold a clearing sale at the homestead on the Mount Hutt estate to-morrow (Wednesday), commencing at 12 o'clock, the property having been sold to Messrs McLean Bros.

A notice appears iv another part of this issue stating that Mr G. K. Askin has com menced business in Tancred Street as machinist, and repairing cycles and ail kinds of machinery will be a specialty.

The Wanganui Chamber of Commerce is in accord with the idea of establishing a training ship for colonial lads, but considers that a sailing vessel would be preferable to a steamship.

A feature of the work of the Survey Department last year was the large area surveyed for mining purposes, namely— 206,829 acres in 2706 sections. This is the largest mining area ever dealt with in the colony.

The Hawera Star says :—Mr A. Peterson, Meremere, discovered a kiwi sitting on eggs the other day, one of the eggs weighing over a pound. Kiwi birds, though recognised as being rare, are fairly numerous in the Mere mere district,

Mrs G. S. Finch, who was the first lady elected to a School Committee in New Zea land, has now been appointed Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the district of Waimangaroa, Dennistou, Granity Creek and Mokihinui.

A person who some weeks ago took to a shop in Wellington a couple of huias to be nounted, was laat week, prosecuted for hav ing the birds in his possession without law ful excuse. As mitigating circumstances were proved, the defendant was fined only s*. with costs 7s and solicitor's fee £1 la.

Tae tender of the Roslyn mills to supply letter carri'rs' uniforms is—tunics at 20a 6d each, walking trousers 133, riding 'rouaers 18i 9d, c'ofch overcoats 21a od »nd 27s 6d, waterproof overcoats 24a 6d and 30a. The carriers' caps were tendered for by Hill and Sons, Wellington, at 4a 6d and helmets 7s 6d.

The question at present agitating Wanga nui is whether the Chinese are responsible for the outbreak of typhoid fever. 0n« writer describes the Chinese method of forcing vegetables, which he contends is responsible for the spread of disease.

Yesterday, at Auckland, Mr grahamt> S.M., held a private enquiry in reference to the wrongful arrest of Daniel A. McKay some weeks ago. Inspector Hick^on was present, and Messrs McKay, Nordon, Leydon, and a number of constables made statements.

Train arrangements, etc., for the Ash burton A. & P. Show are advertised in this issue. It may be mentioned that special trains will be run to the IShow grounds on Friday— one at 11 a.m., and another at !|4&p.m., while one will leave the Show ground for the Ashburton station at 5.30 p.m. The fares are 6d first class return and 4d second class return.

The Pride of the Hills Lodge of Good Templars held a Church parade on Sunday. Members met at MrSymes', and marched in regalia to the Stavely Hall, where a temper ance sermon was preached by the , Key. Clark, of Methven. The utmost attention was given tq the preacher al) 1 through the service. This"lodge: is numerically the strongest in' New Zealand.

A Sunday school social was held at Vlethven on Friday evening, aad was well attended. The provigioß-i were given by the parents of the children, who seemed thoroughly at home at the tables. The after-meeting consisted of songs, recitation?, etc., given by the children. All the items were rendered fairly well and seemed to be much appreciated by the parents and friends.

The concert being arranged for by the Ashburton Cricket Club, to. take place on Show night iv the Q4df allows', £[ajl, p^o&is^a. to be a very attractiye"entert>nnm,enfc, and the promoters haye sparer! no nains to pro vide an especially good programlll,?; $1 Is to be hoped that the putyic wii| remember that this entert-Mnroept ia" jn aid of a local institution, which is entitled to their enoouragement and support.

The Victorian Cricket Association have decided to play Fisher in the intercolonial match against South Australia, provided the South Australia Association will agree. The idea is to give him a thorough test before deciding fcbout his inclusion in t^e inter national jflatphfla. Should'he' do well, or even fairly, wail,' against South Australia he, will be sure of his place Fishe? t however, find the wickets yefy #$&*&>•■•. '. those in New Zealand; l

The tewible rate of Mortality in Cuba mais- v ?" ged »' a message flom Havana pi\bl_ha<» u y the Impartial. According to official returns, the town of Guines, which had 12,000 inhabitants, lost during the months of April and May no fewer than 2369 by the ravages ot yellow fewer and other diseases. Madruga, a town of 6000 inhabit ants, suffered to the extent of 1172 deaths. In Artemisa, 1170 died out of a population of 5000, and in Juruga, 1007 out of 7000, during the same two months.

A telegram received in town to-day states that the Oro23US mine, the parent claim of the new discoveries on the Paparoa ranges, has struck the reef at the 150 feet level, proving them to have at least three years' supply of stone, which has averaged from 12oz to lOOoz per ton at all assays. The mine is principally held by the original syndicate of thirteen, whose prospector discovered it. As a few shares are held in Ashburton their holders will be p'eased to hear this item of news.

Mr Andrew Orr's new advertisement will be found on our third page. He advertises many novelties and more particularly a new cycle corset.

During the winter of 1893, F. M. Martin, of Long Reach, West Va., contracted a severe cold which left him with a cough, le speaking of how he cured it he says : " I uaed several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until I bought a bottle of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, which relieved me almost instantly, and in a short Mine brough about a complete cure." When troubled with a cough or cold use this remedy and you, will'hot find it necessary to try several kinds before you get relief. It has been in the market for over twenty years and constantly grows in favor and popnlanty. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.

Koala T«a is raoat wholesome drink, -John Qrr&Co., agents,

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Niger Claims. London, October 25 Sir G. Taubman Goldie, Governor of the Royal Niger Company, West Africa, interviewed with segard to the despatch of two British gunboats to Boussa to support the British claims to both banks of the Niger and the French newspaper comments there upon, stated that the assumption of a British protectorate over the Boussa district was intimated to France in January, 1895, and France then raised no protest against the British action. French Taxation. Paris, October 25 The Budget Committee recommend sweeping taxation reductions, and insist that taxes shall be reduced to the extent of 29,000,000 francs.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Shipment of Sovereigns Sydney, October 25 The Mariposa took 275,000 sove reigns, shipped by the following Banks: — Australasia, London, Aus tralia, Commercial, and English and Scottish. A Large Estate. The will of the late Mr J. T. Neale, one of Sydney's commercial magnates, was sworn at £803,000. The bulk goes to his wife and relations. He bequeathes £8500 to be distributed among the city hospitals and charitable institutions, and £3000 to the Wes leyan Church. Sir George Dibbs is a ; legatee to the extent of £5000. The probate duty amounts to over £40,000,

SPORTING.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph— Chkistohubch, October 26 Blarney was scratched for all engagements ab the C.J.C. Spring Meeting at 10 a.m. to-day.

WESTERFIELD.

From Our Own Correspondent " The winter is past, the rains are over and gone ; the flowers appear on the earth ; the time of the singing of birds is come." In keeping with this cheering condition of things, Westerfield is putting on her beauti ful summer garments ; and the people of the district concluded that thoy could not do better than imitate nature in her rejoicings. This they set about doing in a truly comopolitan manner by arranging to hold a ball, which came off with £?reat eclat in the schoolroom on the evening of Friday last. It is well-known that our community con sists of individuals hailing from each of the great divisions of the United Kingdom. It is also known that we get along harmoniously together j it need not therefore surprise any one that the intelligent committee appointed to carry out the wishts of the residents ' named their social meeting " The Wester fieid Union Bill," nor that they hoisted the Union Jack, which " for a thousand years has braved the battle and the breeze," at the head of the ball room. I had occasion in a former letter to remark on the loyalty of i the Westerfield {wiih which I must include Ligmhor) brave lads and bonnie laasess, and their acts on the present occasion confirm me in the belief t!*ai I have the privilege of belonging to ana of the most loyal com muijuties iv the oolony. With the exception of one song " Kate o' Shane," very svveetiy sung by Miss O'Riley, and another "BarbEn Allan," equally well sung by Miss Frew, dancing was the order of the night. The ball was opened by the universally esteemed Scottish chief, Mr D. McLean, of I^agrn,h,or. who, with Mr Sullivan as vis <?, vis, danced a strathspey with scientific exactness to Mfr McDonald's pipe music. The bagpipe> straj^s discoursed by Mac Jnspito,d each loyal soul, I ween, JJfo* Highland heart oan e'er forget What formed the base of "Jessie's dream,"

Messrs W. Foreman, V. Hill, and J. Fleming | favored the company with the best of violin I music. A waltz played by the t\^ former | gentlemen together wou\d ajak^ anything I short of a sack q$ U/oux, takje to. the well j polished Socjr. fljjj; Sullivan made a very e^cient M,.0. He' also danced a. sailor's hotnpibe in character,, an,<j, taking into account his naval get-up and thorough smartness of, p,eriorwiance, quo could almost fancy t,h».fc he stood on the deck of a cruiser. This jllußiqn vanished at once, however, on glancing at the walls of the room, which told us in appearance, if not iv words, that the ' Dryads, in honor of the meeting, had con tributed spoils from several corners of the floral kingdom, and arranged them in* , accordance with their own correct views of | taste for the gratification of many appreci- ! a'ive admirers. Towards ©orjoi i ng >)a friendly waltzing tournament aeeraeci to have sprung up spontanaaualy'ia the brains of two well matched members of the company, one hail ing frow the laud oj Brian Boru, and the Cither fmm thftfe ci Mcßeth. The partners of fchege fcwo nimble of foot gentlemen were sisters, who, if they had lived in fche days and country of their ancestors, would in respect of spirit and appearance have held their own even in the famed halls of Tara, In the minds of these four friendly com,- I batanfcs fche idea seemed to be, '^lay <tf» ' McDuff ' and the rest, for aether O^pig gave in till the rftus^cian. wisely sto pped playing, which fought fe o * an end the longer round dance e«- r perfomeJ afc Wosfcergeld. The. sn; consisting of all choice viand.B I- pro fu aion , Wftß laid In a mar^eti Vutside of the ball room. The W^lgement'of til j s department devolved on certain ladies belonging to the place, and was in every respect perfect. I have no room to say anything about individuals. I will, however, take one liberty and say that I think fche people of the district area good deal beholden to Miss Cordery, our bright young school mistress. I have noticed that this lady is always indefatigable in doing pleasant and kindly acts. j

" Drunkenness is not a sin—simply an excess of conviviality," says a thirsty philo. sopher. "Nothing like a good skinful of whieky for a bad cold." Don't you believe ii:, my friend, take that unfailing remedy, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for one shilling and sixpenca. Sold everywhere.

Sir, -^A gentleman informed us a few days ! ago that some tailors make suits for about ; half the regular prices for first-class tailoring ! and then give an extra pair of trousers over I■' for nothing !" We frankly admit that we I cannot perform such impossible tricks as I those " wizards of finance" profess. We I have every facility for competing with the I keenest legitimate trade but we never | countenance " sweating." We employ firsfc | class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few ! of our old customers have tried the so-called J " cheap suits," aud found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have ; admired first-class tailoring on their friends i have simply remarked—" I want a suit like ' you made for Mr " Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in all departments j and by reoommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and • style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders iv hand.— &WWSAD & BSWWUKi

Spain and Cuba.

Piesa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Madrid, October 25 General Blanco, the newly-appointed commander of the Spanish forces in Cuba, has notified ihe Cuban rebels that they will not b s allowed a voice in the administration of the affairs of the ihland under the proposed system of autonomy.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

__.—,— # > _ The Engineers' Strike Hie Lucknow Mine Dispute. »—. Hl* Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, October 25 The Amalgamated Society of Kn gineers have agreed to the holding of » conference, provided the lock-out ; and strike notices are withdrawn. Mr Barnes, Secretary to the Engi neers' Society, states that the CJnionsare likely to have a rough time. A member of the Engineers' Society, who was sent to Kei!, Germany, to advocate the cause of the strikers, waa arrested and compelled to leave the town.

The boilermakers who recently struck have decided to continue the strike until the eight hours principle is conceded to them, in spite of the decision of the Boilermakers' Society not to grant them strike pay because of their refusal to accept the com promise with ihe employers by which the 1892 agreement was reverted to.

The railway employees have re quested a reply to their demand for eight hours by November 16th. If the demand is not conceded it is pro posed to refer the question to arbitra tion. Sydney, October 25 The strike of the Lucknow miners shows signs of collapsing. With one exception the surface men have re turned to work, having made arrange ments as to terms.

Government Caucus.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright Wellington, October 26. At a caucus of the Government party this morning, members were asked to indicate their attitude respecting the Premier hold ing a position on the Anglo-Continental Syndicate. Messrs Montgomery, Smith, and Pirani stated that they would vote for a motion declaring that Ministers should not hod such positions. The Premier intimated that the Bill dealing with Horowhewua would be submitted to the caucus before being circulated.

CHERTSEY.

*. From Our Own Corresponcfcafc. On Monday evening a monk wefconie rain fell. Though evidently lecar, and of short duration, it h»s brightened things up wonderfully. The crops and grass have been coming a.way very slowly so far, and though everything ia yet looking well » downright soaking ii badly wanted. lam sure that during the lasc twenty years, there* ; was never a season when the ground had so> \ iittie moisture in it as it has had lately. ■■ Lambing has been very satisfactory round ' about here. Though I have hepid the usual complaints about mortality among ewes, it does not seem to have bee_*obad as in other i localities. In connection with this matter it seems strange to vafi that the Government veterinary experts do nob bestir themselves a. little m.era to clearly understand this diaea^ that carries off so many valuable, sh,esp, j a such an important sheep distrisft i as ours, it would be of great advantage i£ these experts spent a few weeks or evert, months with us to master the subject.. i hey could then publish a few dear rules, for the guidance of farmers. £ hear Ms- Peter Doig has obtained J3Q? par ceat ofc lambs from a very large line of sheep. As a., hint to those who delight in leaving broken glaßß lying aboat their yards, I would tell you of a pointed out to me the othir day by Mr Firman, the stationmaater. In, the ladies' waitiog room at the station j stands a table with cover, and ou this cover I stands a water bottle and glass. The room„ is lighted by » window, which admits tfee^ lull strength of the noonday sun. @&, different parts of the table cover, where. *>he. glass has focussed the sun's rays ajsd^acteS; as a burning glass, slits are completely charred, and in some cases b»coed out. Its. was some time before the • cause of them. charred marks was discovered. lam quite sure that broken glass, roust be the cause of ■ many a mysterious fire.

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH TEAM.

Press Assoeiation-By Elec^ Tel&etß.rA— Copyng^ ° mv _• Ai>Jis£aide, October 25. The Mayo? doomed fche E lith cricketers in ac Town Hall. Stoddart regretted t^tfea's retirement, and said he hoped h% ov i d be induced to play in the test lurches. *&& %e%m began practice this afternoon.

LAGHMOR v. WATERTON.

The cricket season in Waterton was opened on Saturday last with a match between the above Clubs, on fche Waterloo ground —Mr Beckett being captain for the Laghmor men, while Mr James Smith acted in a similar capacity for Waterton. The Waterton captain winning the toss, elected to bat, Messrs Norrish and F. Timms being sent to oppose the bowling of Frew and Mafaoncy. These two young bowlers bowled with ;;reat consistency throughout almost the entire innings, and showed promise of becoming really efficient trundiers. In the first innings Waterton scored 67 runs, the highest scores being Watson 8, W Moses 10,, and W. C. Smith 15 (not out). The Laghmor team then lost no time in taking up their position at the bat but were quite unabie to stand against the bowling of VV. Timms and Norrish, who were on the "spot" from the beginning to the close of the innings, which closed for 12 runs. Iv the Bccond innings Waterton were rather unfortunate, several of thsir best bats going down in rapid succession, and the innings closed for the small score of 32— W. Timms 5, Watson 6V and Bushel! 7 being the chief scorers. In the second innings Laghmor fared somewhat better, Beckett 7 offering considerable resistance to the bowling of Timms and Norrish. When the thud wicket was down Edge replaced Timms with the ball, and succeeded iv capturing four wickets at a cost of 4 runs. The innings closed with the score of 22, Waterton thus winning the match by 65 ruus. At the close of the match the visitors were provided with a sumptuous repast prepared by the lady friends ,„f the local team and served in the Library Hall. Dinner over, Mr S. W. Norrish, on behalf of the captain, proposed the success of the Laghmor team, and thanked them for paying a visit to Waterton. The game had been a most friendly one throughout, and be was sure all had enjoyed themselves. M r Beckett in replying thanked the Waterton Club for the handsome way they had been treated, and attributed his defeat to the superior bowling of the Water* ion team. Mr Timms proposed a rote o£ thanks to the ladies for their kinduiws ia supplying the creature comforts of whioh they had just partaken. The Lagrahor team started for home amid cheers for the looaS club.

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{Telephone No 86.' ' -^ii^-w^^-^^i-^-.^-^^^---- ■- S. SALEK. WATCH REPAIRS. XTJST RECEIVED from Rotherham's and Erhardt's factories, a large slock of the American Watches** theß6 Wdl knOWD Wfttchea" A1(i0 for all clh"r English and J ■ ■—■ Having bought largely at a considerable discount for spot caßh CHAKGES FOE REPAIES ABE CORRESPONDINGLY REDUCED. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALL J_aWJELl_l_e,Y R_LPA.Itt&, W4TGH ±UflP_kl__e, _c CLOCK. REPAIRS* In a RELIABLE MANNER is a feature at SCI A T TO "IT * Q • O ii. JLf JjJ J\. ic* 9 THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. EAST STREET. MITCHELL & TURNER —ARE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALES. |PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASES. \ M & T / X XML • VJV -*- • / \ A / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS'. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES,| DRESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, M I L L I*N E R Y. OUR TRI/UKS OARPET SAMPLES, \\ Yard for the Prico of 1 Yard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR IS MOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties in MILLINKRY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors'; Dress Fabrics; a Moat Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Janey Goods ; MANTLES and GAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Netij Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Juib Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from JB2 15s- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the mw shapes. JLadies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and ujake. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, _c, _c. ANDREW ORR. ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION'S SHOW. REID AND GRAY WILL HAVE ON EXHIBITION the well known DEERING PONY BINDER, with open and closed back, and DEKRING ALL STEEL BINDERS, both fitted with Ball and Roller Bearings. The lightest draught apd Strongest Binder in febe World. IMITATED BY ALL MAKKRS. •3C__B_.'li!H._»BriAl_S. Tawaha, Featherson, August £6, 1 : 897. Messrs" Reii> and Gray, Dear Sirs,—The " Deering Pony Binder " 1 purchased from you last season gav,e jjae wecy satisfaction, and I consider she is all yoa claim her to be. I cub 100 acres of •oat* on the green side, and she worked perfectly all through without a hitch. Parts «f the paddock were venr steep sidings which she cut and bound just as well as on the (Sat. My head man, Mr Jajnaa Muir, who thr roughly understands Reapers and Binders, said he would not care to drive any other machine that he knew of on such Bteepsiding*. The light draught of Hm "Deering Pony Binder" is also a great re oommend»tion. fifing a lot of time in nob fcavjng to shift the horses so of'en.—l am, jour_ truly, * C. R. BID WELL. _Wifftlloch, May 15, 1897. Dear Sirs,—l have muck pleasure in informing you f hftt the " Rearing Pony Binder " I got from you this harvest gave eyery satisfaction in all re,*peotfl that is claimed for it —that of lightness of draught and durability. The man who wrought the " _"ony " •aid it was iho only Reaper and Binder he eyej: wrought for a whole season without a 1 break down r£ some sort or other, although it hart aojsae yery rough ground to contend j with, hut the ■" Pony " had no hitch from start to finish of. ths season, and all who j oaw it work declared it; to be the Premier Reaper and Binder of the day.—Yours truly, RQBERI? CAMPBELL. Glasgow Farm, Mosgiel, May 8, 16#7, Gentlemen,—l wish to state that tfee "Pony Deering Binder" I purchased from you last season has given me every satisf A<stla«, and I can confidently recommend the same to intending purchasers. Light draught $he is undoubtedly, aa I only used the same two horses al! the Bei'son.—Yours truly, WALTER BLAKIE. &EID AND GRAY will also have 00 view a LARGE COLLECTION Of/ THEIR ISffiW AND IMPROVED MACHINERY, comprising—Deering Ideal Mowsr. bail «t_ roller bearings ; Double Holler Chaffcutter and Double Bagger.; Champ^n Wool'BtMi'j Champion Double Furrow Plough ; Hillsidu Plough; Combined Grain, Turnip, and Manure Sower ; Eureka Double Drill, Turnip, and Manure Sower; Steel Keame ©tec farrows; Ploughs and Harrows of all descriptions; Plough Shares, Biniing Twins, ,«nd all farmiDg sundries. ——,„■■ ■ ■ SOLE AGENTS fOfi BUDGE- WHIT WORTH BICYCLES.-See these on the Show Clicmad, #Q£hin« to eo»<4 Jhem for strength elegance, durability, aad price. * jo m ;



Henpy Zander /_j_LJ3l X-lijJX «o QTILL MORE TO THE FRONT AND MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN EVER. The General Public isdthe best judge. THE VERDICT IS Zander s bale IS THE ONLY GENUINE SALE in Ashburton. Ido not advertise fictitious prices, Here are some Genuine ones ; —



Business Notices. 1 Spdng Fashions. THE A SHBURTON TTvRAPERY pOY„ THE READY-MONEY DRAPERS, INVITE Inspection of their CHOICE aud DAINTY SIiLEOTJON of NEWEST GOODS for the SPRING and SUMMER SEASONS, JUST OPENED UP, And now being displayed in their WELL LIGHTED SHOP and SHOWROOM. SUMMER DRESSES, Wool and Silk, Snot Fancies, Vigo Coatings, Tweeds, Printß, Zephyrs, Saxony Stripes, &c, &c. MILLINERY in Wonderful nnd Charm ing Variety, Flowers, Feathers, Mounts, Laces, Chiffons, Ruchings, Veilings, Gloves, &0., &c. MANTLES, Capes, Blouses and Novelties in Children's Wear. Special Notice. WE would respectfully ask those Clients ! who think of placing their order for Show Dresses with us to do so A.s JESarJy an Possible, to avoid the rush that alwaysj occurs [at Show time. DRESSMAKING—IOS 6(1. ASHBUKTON DEAPERY COMPANY.



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Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. ! CONFIRMATION CLASSKO. r THURSDAY (for men and women) 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY (special) 2 30 p.m. TUESDAY, Children's League, 7.15 p.m.', at the Schoolroom. WEDNESDAY, G.F.S., 7 30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service, 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, October 31. 8.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 11 a. m., Morning Prayer. 2.45 p.m., Children^ Service, 3.30 p.m., Holy Baptism. 6 30 p.m., Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



Commercial news appears on our fourth page to-day ; and on the first page will be found a report of the kinematograph enter tainment given last night in the Oddfellows' Hall.



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