NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.

Health.—-Your proper coarse is U> com municate with the Inspector. We cannot) print your letter, which must reflect upon persons not concerned. —Ed.

DEATH.

Pbatley.—On September 23, afc Willowby, Reubkn Pbatley, the beloved husband of Mary Pratley. Aged 60 years. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1897 A NEW ZEALAND TRAINING SHIP.

( The Aehburton Borough Council had i under consideration on Monday even- Mrp: a circular C#wi the' Chrislchurch i (Chamber of Oomrnerfee advocating the I establishment of a training ship in | New Zealand. As a public body the Council could do but little in the .matter, but individually the members accorded the proposal their very hearty support. And ail over the polony the scheme has been received with favor. * Ifc has been long noticed that a very | il-ft-rgeproportion of our seamen, whether I •euiploV'ea \& the coastal trade or in I the vessels visiting ,ya from England, s consists of men of ioreign u&tujuality ; jsnd. though on general gcoymfa we

should not be to narrow-minded as to J deprecate the employment of foreigners, there are reasons attaching to our posi tion, and to oar relations with foreign countries, that make it desirable that we should not, in shipping matters at leas*-, be so largely dependent on those who in certain contingencies might be alien in sympathy. The mercantile marine has always been looked to as I the nursery of the navy, indeed it is because of her vast commercial marine that England has been enabled to de velop her naval strength to the extent of commanding the seas ; and any fall ing away in the numbers of those manning the merchant service might tend to increase the difficulty of mak ing provision for any great strain on tho uatioual resources. New Zealand has been doing very little to draw from its growing population the material for supplying the wants of the navy, and we may admit that some of our legis lation with regard to seameu has been directly antagonistic to youths born or residing in this colony being taken in to learn the business of seamanship in our own vessels. The establishment, therefore, of what might be called a technical school in seamanship seems 1 to be imperatively demanded, and when the youths so trained are fully fitted to take their places as able seamen or otherwise skilled in the various opera tions incident to either the navy or the mercantile marine, there will be no longer any obstacle to their occupying the positions which are now so largely monopolised by strangers. We have no reason for thinking that our lads are not as readily inspired by a romantic desire for a life on the ocean wave as those of their age have com monly been in the seagirt isles of our mother land. But the fact is they have been discouraged and deterred, instead of being attracted by facilities put in their way; and we have not the slightest hesitation in saying that if such a training institution is satis factorily established it will develop an extraordinary popularity for a sea- I faring life.

On our first page to-day will be found an extended report of a special meeting of the Ashburbon Industrial Building Society, and an article entitled " Lost Literature," The fourth page contains the usual reports of the Ashburton and Christchurch markets.

Local and General.

The Jewish year commences on Sunday evening next. The arrivals in August were 1140 and the departurea 1007. The finder of a small memorandum book will be rewarded on leaving same at; this office. We regret to learn by wire from the Press Association that Mr Fish, M,H.R, for Dunedin City, died there this morning. The annual gathering of the parish of St. Philip and St. James, Waterton, is to be held on Thursday, October 14, Particulars will be advertised later. Attention v drawn to an advertisement by tho Eclipse Cycle Works in this issue, from which it will be seen that they have vow landing an excellent shipment of cycle material. Major Steward, editor of the Guardian, having taken up his parliamentary duties in Wellington, Mr Henry Willis as-umes temporary charge of the editorial co'umns of this paper. Dr Charles Vincent, the visiting examiner in connection with the Trinity College examinations, will arrive in J)unedin on October 4, and proposes to leave for the north two days later. The Pharmiiceu'icft! Society intends to appeal against the decision of Mr JNorth ctoft, S.M., at Wanganui, in imposing a fine upon Mr R, M. Gatenby, chemist, for eel ing a camera on the shop half-holiday. A conference of Education Boards and persons intimately acquainted with the working of the Education Act and its amendments, with the view of suggesting poflsihle amendments, has been proposed by the Marlborongh Education Board. Intending exhibitors at the coming A. and P. Association's Show are reminded that early eetrjas facilitate the work of preparing the catalogue, $nd that th se must be in the hands by si£ o'ploek on Friday evening, Cctober 22, with the sntrange fteea accompanying. One result of the trip of the New Zealand contingent tp England is (says the New Zealand Times) likaly to be the formation of a mounted rifle corps fn t>\& Wairarapa, composed of Europeans aad Maoris, £he Hon J. Carroll is very much taken with the idea, and has recommended the Government to allow such a company to be formed. At a Road Board meeting in the Taranaki district, according to the local paper, the chairman ordered the clerk to bring in sojne chairs from the adjoining room for the meeting, but the clerk said he waa not a menial of the Board, and he would bed-v^—d if he'd do it. Thereupon the meeting adjourned hurriedly. Speculation is becoming rife (says the Wellington Post) as to the probable duration of the coming Parliamentary session. Country members will naturally in the interests of their own affairs desire to get fiaallv away to their home 3 before Christmas. One Cabinet Minister, however, is said to have expressed the opinion that Parliament will n.p't, unless the unexpected happens, adjourn until February, A writer in the Auckland I-ferahl propounds the following queries :— Does the acquisition of a certain amount of book learning neces sarily make a man "wise"? and does the wanfc of a certain amount of knowledge (say, of the classics or mathematics necessarily constitute a man a " simpleton " ? Does the acquisition of a certain amount of "pro perty " necessarily constitute a man •• in dustrious"? and does the absence of that) " property " necessarily constitute a, man a "ahirk' ? An Austrian priest of Chicago, named Caaimir Zsglsn, is reported to have invented a bullet-proof elotfa. He recently gave proof of his own belief in his invention by having shots fired at him from a revolver whilst he wore a veßt of this cloth, The bullets struck him above the heart, bathe felt only as if he had been poked with a cane. It was a monk who invented gunpowder, and it is only fitting that another cleric should have discovered some means of defying the inroads of "villainous saltpetre."

The Court sab only five minutes this morning, and fined a resident; 10a for an, unregistered dog. Two prohibitiou orders were granted by arrangement with the parties. Ths oriokefc season opened at Rakaia on Wednesday in the Domain, when a match married V. single—was played, resulting in a wia for the unmarried. The season promises to be a good one, and the team should be much strengthened by the iuclusion of Messrs Hawkins, Lambie, and others, and will no doubt do credit tc the Glub. Mr MacKenzie's concert ab Wakanui on ; Wednesday evening was a great success. A good audience assembled to welcome the famous baritone. His tendering of popular songs stirred his hearers to great enthusiasm : encores were the rule of the night, and all the members of the company were well received. Miss Lawrence, a clever pianiste, who has lately joined the company, playeu the "Mocking Bird" and "Auld Lang Syne " (variations) in admirable style. Mr MacKecste'a company met with an acoideot last evening while on the way to the concert they gave at Wak&nui. The horse they were driving stumbled and fell, and Mr MaoKeuzie was thrown out heavily on the road. He was damaged in the ribs, and suffered severe bruises on the right arm, bub though suffering great pain he was able to go through his performance »b the concert. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ashburbon Lodge 1.0.0. F., M.U., wai held on Friday, September 10, Bro. H, Craighead (Acting W. G.) presiding. There was a small attendance of members, and the business was of a routine character. P.P.G.M. Bro, Keir gave a resume of the business transacted at the half-yearly meeting of the district, held on September 9. The next meeting will be a summoned one for quarterly payments and election of N. G., vice Bro. C« Campbell, who is now P.S., also to receive the district Officers, who will pay an official visit to the Lodge on that occasion. Dr Barnardo's Homes, Stepney Gauseway, were thrown open to the public on Founder's day, in honor of the occasion. Since the establishment of the homes, 32,000 boys and girls have been placed out in iife, and 90*8 trained children have been sent to the colo nies. In 1896 the homes dealt with 14,594, waif children, i here are now 86 separate homes in connection with the institution, and 24 mission branches. In the course of the afternoon some interesting displays of drill were given, these including the march past by the 200 emigrants, who are to leave for Canada in a few weeks. Rowdyism in the pit, which has been a ( source of annoyance during the kinemato graph exhibitions at the Wellington Opera House, received a salutary check last week, thanks to the managers. Several plain: clothes constables were in attendance (says the New Zealand Times), and when, after the lights) were turned down, the usual noise began, one of the worst offenders was marked ; the light was turned on again, and the boisterous barracker was "fired out" into the street without ceremony. A judicious silence prevailed for the remainder of the evening. A singular case has come to light in the Law Courts of Boston by the dispute over the estate of a person known as Colonel Blanchard, who died in April, 1896. For generations there lived in Canal street, Newry, a family named Leggett. who were naiiota—a common industry fifty years ago. Aboat forty-four years ago there were three sons—Tom, Bill, and Hugh. Bill emigrated to the far West about forty-two years ago to push in fortune. He worked in a foundry as s, labourer, but in 1861 he joined the Massa chusetts Infantry as a three months' man, where he was known as " Big Bill Leggott." After his period of service be went to New York, and there amassed great wealth. About twenty-seven years ago he visited Newry, met many old friends, aud erected a handsome tombstone over his mother's gave in St. Patrick's churchyard, Newry, and left again for America. Some years ago he died, and a brother of his named Tom, who lived iv New York, and others set up a petition in the Law Couris in connection with the estate, witn the result that Tom became the happy possessor of something like £15,000 after paying all expenses. At the B,oard of Education meeting on ! Wednesday the following were the items of business of local importance that were tran sacted : —The Appointments Committee re ported that Mr Robert Sfcout was recom mended for appointment aa master of the Elighbank school. The following resignation had been r.ceivedand accepted :-—Miss K. Bosewell, mistress at .^pringburn. Mr Buddo, who was present for the purpose of njbmitiiug suggestions with regard to his p>oposal to effect transfers pf teachers from one school to another, addreased the Com mittee upon the several points which it would be necessary to consider in working out the details of the scheme, After some discussion the following resolution was carried :—" That the Board be recommended to approve of the principle of allowing teachers to exchange positions when practi cable, but in the opinion of this Committee the difficulties in the way of carrying out the scheme propounded by Mr Buddo are so many aa ts make it of little practical ue." Upon the application of the Committee, Miss M. Trezise was recommended for appointment as junior assistant mistress at the Aahburton main school. The Committed had been also informed that the decision with regard to Mr Hardie'a responsibility in connection s^ith the side school must be adhered to. In response to the Appoint ments Committee's suggestion, a report was received from the Inspectors embodying their recommendations with regard to a desired improvement in the treatment of grammar as a subject of instruction. The ■Secretary was instructed to procure type written copies for distribution among the members. The report was adopted.

FEDERAL CONVENTION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, September 22, This Federation Committee accepted an addition .dealing with the liquor laws prp forma. Tfte poV©r# gi-ojjoeed to be conferred on the Federal ajjtW rity occupied the whole af'ernoon, and after disposing of the clauses Mr Bar ton suggested that the work of the Convention should now cease in order to give the Drafting Committee an opportunity to deal with the amend ments already made, and postpone the discussion' on the renjfiini^ejsl of the Bill until the meeting in Melbourne, and thai at tfrat gathering should be given an opportunity to re open any question which she desiren to have discussed. 'The suggestion wag agreed to, and the Oonventiod formally adjourned until to-morrow. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 23, 13.50 p.m. Guardian Office 1.30 p.m. Sydney., September 28. The Convention adjourned until to morrow. Efforts will be made, when it 'raeefctf' in JMtelbourns, to create a Federal Court of Gdnciiiatijjn^

CRICKET.

Presa Association—By Electrio Telegraph.

Dunedin, September 23. Major Wardill, Secretary of the Melbourne Cnckut Club, writes inviting Arthur Fisher to go to Sydney and play in the match there on November 6, and then go to Melbourne to play there prior to the first test match on December 14. Major Wardill adds that if Fisher does this there will be a gr-jat probability of his representing New. Zealand against the English Eleven.

FOOTBALL.

Canterbury v. Southland

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph— Inveroakgill, September 22 The Canterbury v Southland football match was won by the latter by 13 bo 3, a penalty goal. The weather was first olass, but a stiffish wind blew down the ground, of which the visitors had the advantage in the fhab spell. The weight of the teams behind the scrum was about equal, the local forwards were heavier, but ths visitors more than held their own, Southland's advantage being in the line out and in loose rushes. ,In the second spell Murphy and Hint secured tries, each of which was con verted by Manson, who aUo kicked a penalty goal.

SWIMMING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 23, 9.45 a.m. Guabdian Office 10.15 a.m. London, September 22 A swimming match has been arranged be tween Earnest Gavill and McCusker, of America, to swim in London a quarter of a mile for £200, the match to take place to wards the end of October. Arrangements are also made for Ernest Cavili to swim against A. Evans over 500 yards for £100. Percy Cavill has abandoned his intention of attempting to lower the existing record for five and a quarter miles.

Sly Grog Selling in the King Country.

Presa Association—By Electrio Telegraph.

Auckland, September 22 The bearing of the sly grog selling cages is still proceeding and is likely to l»Bb another day. Captain Jackson, 8.M., gave his decision this afternoon in the cases of those who pleaded guilty. He inflicted heavy tines as followß :~On Bond, £60 and coats, £7, or in default, one month ; Hetit, £5 15a or 21 days' hard labour, Perry, £24 and costs £8 9s 6d ; Martin, £15, and costs, £3 5s ; Renara, £5 and costs £3 10s. In the native cases the following were sen tenced to 21 days' hard labour, and to pay the costs of court :— Kingi, Hughes, Te Nehie, Tv Rota, Huhima, and Warren. As the lock-up would not hold any more the others will come up for sentence on Thurs day after the first batch are taken to Auckland. Captain Jackson said that ho was determined to Btop sly grog Belling iv the King Country.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for tho opinions expressed by our correspondents),

THE MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

TO THB EDITOR.

I Sir,—Kindly allow me space to reply to Mr 0. W. Purnell's letter, which appeared in your issue of 20th inst. la the first place Mr Purnell states that " universal suffrage bus by no means proved a blessing to New Zeal md ;" but as a matter of fact it haa proved a big blessing, as instance the rapid strides of our present day government com pared with that of some years back. Mr Pmnell wishes us to believe that; no analogy exists between Parliament ami a Borough Council, but in the faot that as Parliament goyernsthe country forthebenefit of thecom munity lies the analogy bet ween that body and a Borough Council, for the last named a;ao undoubtedly governs the municipality for the mutual benefit. Mr Purnell says that any land agent would laugh at the idea of a landlord *' fixing the amount of rent to be paid so that it would be high enough to cover the ratea which he is required to pay for the property," Surely Mr Puruell is not serious in making this assertion, for any laud agent jn any town in Hew Zealand would inform him that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred landlords do fix their rents bo as to oover the rates, and leave a margin for interesb on outlay and in all cases thvt have come under my notice where the rent has not been sufficiently high as to !ewe a profit the landlord always stipulates for the tenant to pay rates. To say that a landlord cannot get sufficient rent to pay interest on the capital invested is nonsense. Take Ashburton as an example; very few houses are vacant, and a six-roomed house lets at 12s per week, which on the capital invested, say £400, givei a percentage of nearly 8 per cent, a very good return. In saying that the "vital objection to non ratepayera ia that by the votes of such persons, members might be returned to municipal councils pledged to lavish ex penditure." Mr Purnell fails to see the o{;her side of the picture, whiph is, that ratepayers are just as likely to send men to the Council pledged to a parsimonious policy in order that a large percentage may be got out of their invested capital I hold that it is to the advantage of all persons living within a borough to further the interest of their municipality, and they are sensible enough to see this, irrespective ot monetary gain. Out of hie own mouth shall Mr Purnell be judged. He says "New Zealand should be governed by constitutional methods instead of by little irresponsible busybodies," but his letter tends to prove that it is to the welfare of the community that the " few j should rule the whole." •' Why not let well alone" cries Mr Purnell. This has ever been the wail of the Conservative, who in his narrow mindedness fails toseeatsy benefit in a progressive policy.—l am, etc., J. Harvey. Asjiburfcop, September 22, £897.

The Emperors of Germany and Austria.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Bu»A Pbsth, September 21 A meeting has taken place here be tween the Emperors of Germany and Austria. Both Emperors were re ceived" with immense enthusiasm by the populace. " " ""'* September 22 Speaking at a banquet, at which the Emperors of Austria and Germany were entertained, the Emperor William said the Austro-Hungarian-German alliance was of such a close, firm and iadjssoiuble character that it would long "cop^ipue 'to sep^r^ fj,he peace of Europe. His Majesty mada remarkable eforts to conciliate and compliment the Hungarians.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

An Open Verdict. London, September 20 At the inquest on the body of the ftflv, Aubrey Price, of Clapbam, who died from the effects of a revolver wound, which before death he declared had been caused by burglars, an open verdict was returned. The evidence adduced went in the direction that the deceased had recently suffered from mental weakness. President Kruger. London, September 21 The Daily Chronicle states that President Kruger, of the Transvaal, is suffering from Bright's disease in an advanced stage, and that his physicians declare that he can hardly live for eighteen months. Indian Famine Fund. Lord George Hamilton, Secretary for India, suggests that the Indian famine relief fund should now be closed. He testifies to the gratitude of the Indian population for the liberality and sympathy displayed in the matter. Voyage Round the World. The yacht Spray, in which Captain Slocum is making a voyage round the j world, has arrived safely at Port Louis i from Australia. Earthquakes in Italy. Rome, September 22 Severe shocks of earthquake have been experienced in Venice, Trieste and Rome. A panic was occasioned amongst the populace in those cities, but only slight damage was d ne to property, and no loss of life is reported. Address to the Sultan. Constantinople, September 22 The Turkish palace organ has published an article jubilant in tone at the reception accorded by the Sultan to the address presented by the Mahommedans of Kuraehi, which de clared that, although they were appa rently subjects to ■ the Queen, they were really morally and actually under the protection of the Sultan, and were ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes to the Sovereign of all Mahommedans. The Bearing Sea Seal Fisheries. Tokio, September 21 Japan has decided to send a repre sentative to the International Con ference arranged by Great Britain and America in regard to the Behring Sea Seal Fisheries. The St. Lawrence Route. Ottawa, September 22 Sir Wilfred Laurier. Premier of Canada, in the course of a speech, said he would never rest satisfied until the whole of the Canadian products and 90 per cent of the produce from the Western States of America were carried by means of the St. Lawrence route. Charge of Murder. New York, September 22 • The Sheriff of Coleraine iand forty oil his deputies have been committed for trial on a charge of the murder of miners. All the accused were ad mitted to bail.

Australian.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Agricultural Collides. Melbourne, September 22 Professor Lowrie, of Adelaide, who, on behalf of the Government, enquired into the working o.f Agricultural Col leges, has submitted his report to the Government. He condemns the whole system on both practical and financial grounds, and states that during the past ten years the revenues from the Colleges have been only £19,000, while the expenditure was over £45,000. Agricultural Societies' Conference. Ihe Conference of delegates from the Agricultural -Societies resolved that ; any scheme of federation that did not make provision for the protection of rural industries, as at present afforded by the intercolonial and, import duties, at least on a graduated scale, the re duction extending over not less than five years, would not meet with ap proval. It would be uQjust and inequitable, and would compel them, however reluctantly, to defer their consent to its consummation until such provision was secured. Cutting* Telegrapli Wires. Adelaide, September 22 The recent interruption to the over land telegraph line w*s caused by Goleuaan, the cyclist, who was riding across the continent, becoming sud denly ill, and cutting the wires for the purpose of obtaining assistance.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Fresh Reinforcements.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Calcutta, September 21. The Mollah of Hadda attacked General Blood's forces at Lakarai on Monday night. The fighting continued for several hours. Lieutenant-Colone! HI (X Woddftouse, commanding the third brigade, was' severely wounded in the knee. The British lost one killed and fourteen wounded. The forces under Generals Elies and Blood j have effected a junction. September 22. | Colonel Jeffreys has completely no, wed the flfohmands. Lq^dqn,' September %% A Strong detachment of cavalry has been ordered f;o proceed to India.

THE LATEST. Australian.

Frews Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 23,9 60 a.m. Guahdian office, 10.30 a.m. Victorian Politics Melboubne, September 23 Parliament will be dissolved on Monday next. The writs will be issued the following day, and the elections will take place on October 14. Disastrous Fire. Perth, September 23 A disastrous fire broke out last night in the city buildings, which were gutted, while several shops and offices also suffered to a lesser degree. The damage is estimated at £11,000. Incendiarism is suspected.

TURKEY AMD GREECE.

FreM Auodatioa—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Athbhs, September 22 Profound despondency and indigna tion prevails throughout Greece over the terms of the peace treaty with Turkey. The King ia bitterly die i appointed at the severity of the condi tions imposed. The PrenierY papef states that the Chamber of Deputies ig not likely to ratify the proposal to assign the revenues, on the ground that the Powers exceeded the charge entrusted to them by Greece.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Engineers' Strike.

Trouble in Australia.

Press A«tooiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, September 23 Mr John Burns has made a state ment to the effect that the employers are willing to consent to a conference on the matters in dispute with the engineers. Sydney, September 22 The Stockton pit was laid idle to day by a strike of the miners over the method of loading skips. The manage' ment insisted that the men should fill two skipa each at one time. To this the men objected, and declined to fill more than one.

LAURISTON.

From Our Own Corwepondent

MUTUAL IMPBOVEMBNT SOOIET*. The annual social in connection with the local Mutual Improvement Society was held in the school on Monday evening last. About fifty members and friends were present, and quite an enjoyable evening wh Bpent in musical Items, parlour games, and progressive euchre. The latter afforded great amusement, being an innovation in the district; five four-handed games were kept continuously going for the greater part of the evening, and as this required twenty players, the number left to take part in games was more manageable than has hither *o been the case, and consequently everything went off swimmingly. Prize* awarded by Misi O'Callaghan were allotted to Miss Phillips and Mr Walker, the highest lady and gentleman scorers respectively; while the " booby " prize was won by Mr Basaett. Throughout the evning, sons* were well rendered by Miss Johnston and Messrs T. Johnston, Fisaeaden, and Walker, while Mr King gave a humorous recitation, ?<The sailor's apology for bow legs," and Mr Pipe a reading from Mark Twain, The social was iv every way a pronounced success, and the committee of management are to be congratulated upon the able manner in which they discharged their duties, GONOSJRSF. Oa Saturday evening, 25th inst., we are to have a visit from the Mackeoaie-Glover Company, who purpose holding a oonoert in the schoolroom. The Company bring with them a first-claw reputation, and the high eulogiums paid them by your correspondents from other parts combined with the very moderate charge of one shilling made for admission should be sufficient guarantee for au overflowing house. 3CHB SEASON. Spring weather has once again set in, and with it comes, though slowly, the appearance of young pasture in th« fields. In most of the paddocks under cultivation, the crope are well above the ground, and aa far as can at present be judged, look really healthy. Lambing is in full awing, and, generally speaking, big percentages are likely to be obtained, but in cases where ; grass has been particularly scarce, a goed many losses of ewes and lamb* hare Been recorded. INFLURtigA. Infjuensi is at present very prevalent in the districts, and does not appear to be losing any of its former virulence. Go«d attendance at school it being militated against, as numbers of the ohildren have at different times shown symptoms of this now periodical visitor The annual school ex. aminatioa takes place is about a month's time, and both teachers and scholars are working hard for good results.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAN : THURSDAY, SFPTEMBER 2S, 1897.



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Biß,— 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 trouaetg ojrer " for nothing {" We frankly admit that we cxnnot perform siich impoasiblp tricks as those " wizards of tinanoe '* We have every facility for competing with fche keenest) legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ fi'Bt class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits," and found (.hem " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" 1 waab a suit like you made for Mr ." Our turnover for the last ss¥ jpsontho shows the largest amount of business we havp',eyey dona |n one season. This raob speaks for ifcself, $S?> have fust opened a splendid assortment oi new luminer goods in all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guirantee, com bined with good fib, best workmanship and style, iv/e have determined to maintain our reputation ay ,cl t.ha leading tailors and out fitters.*' Customers requiring auits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us their orders aa early as possible aB we have already a "rush" of orders iv hand.—



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NEW ZEALAKD CLOTHING FACTORY WE are now opening up NEW GOODS for Spring and Snmirer wear in all departments, and the general verdict i 3 that we have more than excelled ourselves in the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY 1 Vtfß SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branch in the following— MEN'S ANU BOYS' CLOTHING, | In Newest Tweeds and Series. i HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. i STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing in Town to equal them, BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs. LINEN COLLARS, See our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gioves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters,, Bags, Racing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bella, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. AGENTS FOR " The Osmond," " Towns end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles. HALLENBTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager.'



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF WHEELS. "WAYEELEY" AND '•BRITISH MONARCH" BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEART! OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained the benefit of the late Reduction in Price from the manufacturers we can quote Lower than ever either for Oash or Time Payments. First-class Gentlemen's Machines with all the latest improvements from $18 108, usually sold at £:X 108. We caa supply Second-hand Machines for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus save them from disfiguring a new machine, JOHN ORR & CO. LARGI STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN.



WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 IITHY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FEOM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I.—The Largest Stock to choose from. 2.—The fewest Stock from which to make a selection. 3 —The Very Latest Styles and Fashion iv Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.—Thfi Greatest Variety of Kovel and Unique Articles suitable for - presents is found ia the establishment, s.—Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6.—.sod Everything is marked in plaiu figures. S. S A L E X, \ THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, I JJU^TBXREIT. !



MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 21 C.l SES 4 BALhS. PER JJ.S. WAIMATB, 12 CASE^ \ M. &T. / \ 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, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINER I. FOUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLES, IJ Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.



STAETLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE. MONSTER UEMOYAL SALE AT McDonald & Mcdiarmid's. COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to more commodious premises, we have determined to hold a Gigantic Clearing Sale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes in Ashburton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods &t prices hitherto unheard of in this town. Make no mistake, we mean business. We want the cash, You caa have the BOOTS AT YOUE OWS PRICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d. now 7s lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at lls, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4s lid per pair. Gentlemen's Goo'l Tan Walking Shoes (*ll leather), cheap at 8s 6d, now selling at7a Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4s 6d per pair, usual price 6s. Ladies' Glacie Evening Shoes, clearing at 2s 9J per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 23 lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shops, sewn, 8a 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8s 9d per pair. Ladies' Brusse a Carpet Slippers', leather soles, sewn, 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2a 9<3 per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3s lid per pair. Ladies* Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3a 3d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toeoap, 5s 9d per pair. Numbers of other Startling Lines, which must be eeen to be appreciated Nothing like them ever seen in Ashburton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 17th inst. Don'fc miss it. Come early and secure the 'pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale will continue for a short time only, as wo must be in our new premises vithin a month. McDonald & mcdiarmid, . BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager-J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.