PHASES OF THE MOON.

OCTOBEB.

DEATH.

m >Z° a £ Cfcober 15 ' afc her residency Methvsn, Hannah, relict of tlu- late Mr RobeitLyne, and beloved mother of Mr Kobert Lyne, of Sueihveu, in ber 60th I year. Deeply regretted. |

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1897.

Antonio Oonseilheiro (who has at last been killed by the Brazilian soldiery) first eaojtt into pro- THE BRAZILIAN mineuce in April FANATIC, last. Ou the out skirts of a wilder ness in the province of Bahia he announced a holy war, and soon gathered around him all the vicious half-castes, bandits, prison-breakers, and others. Personally he was des cribed as a vulgar and illiterate negro, with some talent as a juggler, and by using bis powers he has convinced his followers of his divine minsion His creed was one of religious collectivism. His followers wpi« armed with modern repeating rifles, and were disciplined by trained officers. He was unmolested till, in April, he began to levy taxes in Bahia on behalf of the King of Kings, and ia a short while bad set himself up as a kind of Mahdi, coming, of course, into conflict with the established Go vernment. His force numbered then some 15,000 men, and, in his first battle, he defeated a strong Government expedition sent against him. General Oscar was then sent into Bahia with a column about equal in strength to that of the " Black Christ," and he took several batteries with him. But Oonseilheiro separated his band, and retreated into the wilderness, waging a guerilla warfare among the mountains and forests. He had occupied several towns and strong positions, and from these his followers have from time to time been dislodged. The Government early recognised the difficulty of its task; and the measures taken were thereforeextensive. Gunboats patrolled the River San Francisco, and a light railway was constructed to a spot within easy distance of Oanados. The only escape for Oonseilheiro lay in the rear, through the famished, ill-watered .->tate of Minas. The defeat of tho fmnatics was only a matter of time.

The qaestion whether the ordinary, fowl of commerce—the objectionable denizen of our " WHEN IS A FOWL neighbours' yards NOT A FOWL" —is an animal, was handed over to Mr Justice Edwards (says the Post) in the form of an appeal from th* decision of Messrs H. Eyre Kenny. S.M., and J. Wilkins, justice, givbii at the Lower Hutt in the case of William Routley v. Oarl Poll, Routley charged Poll with having shot a fowl belonging to the informant on Poll's land, and failed within twenty-four hour** to send in writing a description of the animal so destroyed, etc, to the owner or t ■> the nearest police station. The bench dismissed the informal ion on the grounds that the provisions of the Impounding Act relating to the send ing of written description of the animal destroyed did not apply to the destruction of a fowl, a fowl not being an animal within the rneaniog of that section. Routley appealed against ! this ingenious contention, and for him Mr Bunny appeared. Mr Wilford, the author of the con tention, appeared for the respondent. Much legal wit was wasted on the conundrum "When is a fowl not a fowl ?" It was discovered that sponges were animals, likewise whales ; but it was a great pity for the cause of science that no pronouncement was made on the origin of whitebait. Whales, it was remarked, were not "domestic animals." One counsel quoted Scrip ture " the fowls of the air," in support of his contentions. After further remarks on the habits of bears and goats, and the vagaries of the barnyard, His Honor remarked that he had not much doubt about the question at issue, but would give a written judg ment. To-day Mr Justice Edwards j decided that a fowl was an aniraai < within the meaning of the Act of 1884 p

An article entitled "Speculation in brides" appears on the first page, and sporting items wjli be found on the fourth P*ge.

Local and General.

The Aahburton Braas Band have been engaged for the A. and p. Association's Show on October 20. Notice is given that after November Ist the rate of interest in the Post Office Sav ings Bank will be 3 per cent, on sums under £200, and 2k over that amount. The Cape Palliser light will be shown from Wednesday, October 27th. It is 228 ft above the sea and is a dioptric revolving white light of the second order. In the Nm> Roland Times (the Wellington daily morning 'uoyefoment organ) the financial Statement is printed 'in full in small type. It measures 194 feet, and occupies 84 long columns. ' Tenders are invited by the A. and P Association for the Cartage of material for fitting up sheep pens, and also for erecting the pans, the jumps for the jumping match, the fudging ring 3, &c, at the Show ground. The'tefiders are /of labor only. The profits of the Nelson J^erpanent Building Society for the half-year amount to £864 14s lid, and the directors (reports the Colonist) have declared a profit for the Bix months at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum. Shares in the B C series, now worth £20 4s 6d each, are to be paid out, and the mortgages matured will be reaiWd. Thjs will mean the paying-out of about £40q$." According to a depatch from the London Chronicle's Berlin correspondent, Dr Rerson, editor S>% a journal devoted to ballooning, and probably tjfo host authority on the subject in Germany, entertains tllsogefcher pessimistic yiews as to'the fate or Mr Andree jOn the other band, Herr Syerdrup, who pis Dr Nanw's navigator on the Fram, an excel lent- a&fcfeo4ty °P tbe prevailing Polar winds, atatt.fr hi* oonywti.on''that Andr.ee wjl,l be driven by favourable Wjind.f p the region west of Greenland, the s«enfl.of tfefl fan-ious Franklin expedition, Here stores and pro visions already await him, In addition to which there is plenty of game fn the neigh bourhood. Herr gverdrup is of opinion there will be no re!i»»le news of Andree until next summer, when, in all pfffbabity, he will find him 'on the voyage which he (Sver.drup) intenSs nicking m Pljp Firsm to those very regions.

The widowed mother of the lad Akaßt, who received fatal injuries in the recent rail way accident at Auckland, begged her son on the fatal night not to go to the plaoe of amusement, but to stop at home. He per sisted, caying "On'y this once, mother, and never again." His promise was sadly ful fi led. The special prize list of the A. and P. Association for the annual Show on October 29, has now been published, nod is circulated with the present issue of this paper. There are forry-nine special prists in all besides a few seconds, and all are calculated to induce strong competition. Entries close on the evening of Friday, October 22, ab tux o'clock.

A deputation from Kaikoura waited on ! the Minister for Lands ou Monday with the following result ( says the Kaikoura Star): — The staff at, the disposal of the District Surveyor at Kaikoura is to be increased ; and Runs 90 and 91 are to be offered about the end of November. The Minister of Lands promised to give effect to the wishes of the deputation in every way possible, including the Kaikoura-Cheviofc road ex tension. During a praetioe of the Veterans' Crioket Club at Hagley Park, Christchurch, on Thursday afternoon it was discovered that the ages of four of the players engaged reaohed a total of nearly 300. The four were Captain Willmer (the oldest cricketer in the world) and his companion at the wiokets, Mr Putfcman, each 82, and Mr W. Bush and Mr Hooker, who were bowling, 64 and 68 years respectively.

On Tuesday, Ootober 19, a lecture will be delivered m St.. Stephen* school, by Mr James Pipe, of Lyndhurst, a survivor of the Wairarapa wreok. He was the first of all on board the ill-fated vessel to reach the rocks after she struck, and came through the whole of the unpleasant experience that fell to those who were rescued from the wreok, Mr Pine's lecture will be illustrated by limelight pictures of the wreok and scenes in connection with it, and any funds raised by the lecture will be devoted to the building fund of St. Stephen's Church.

Newspaper proprietors have, when threat ened with actions of libel, almost invariably refused to give up the name of the contribu tor of the alleged libellous matter, yet it has always been considered doubtful how far they were justified in their refusal. Now, however, the question may be considered settled. The English Court of Appeal lately set aside a discovery-order, by whioh the defendants in a Jibel suit were directed to allow the plaintiffs to inspect the M.SS. of the articie complained of, the Court holding that the defendants ought not to be compelled to disclose the name of the writer of the libel.

At a sale in Inverness, recently, of Cullo den furniture and relics, a dining table used by Prince Charles was sold for £392 to the Mackintosh of Mackintosh; an antique cabinet for £400 ; and a curved arm-chair, made from Ribel tree, for £50. The relics connected with the battlefield realised especially high figures. Bullets sold at about 25s each, cannon balla at 2^ guineas, swords and dirks at as much as £50. Two curious figures, Adam and Eve, made of lead taken from the old castle of Culloden, £152, were bought in for the family. An old brass cannon mounted complete, dated 1769, with the original ram-home mop and other appur tenances, £100, went to the estate trustee. The Prince's bedstead went to Mr Johnston* Chicago, at £750. A walking-stick, left by the Prince at his bedside on the morning of Culloden, was bought for the Queen at £160. It ia understood that the trustees of the mt *te are to make Her Majesty a Jubilee gift of the relit.

A loaf of bread 2000 years old might not be acceptable to everybody, but the guest* of Mr Goebel, of Brussels, enjoyed it on the occasion of a recent dinner given by that gentleman* This was one of the oldest dinners ever given, as the following items, mentioned by one of the guests, will show : -—"I ate apples ripened more than 1800 years ago, bread made from wheat grown before tha Children of Israel passed through the Red Sea, and spread with butter made when Eliz*beth was Queen, and I washed down the repast with wine that was old hundreds of years before Shakespere was born. The app es were taken from an earthern j*r taken from the ruins of Pompeii, the wheat was taken from a chamber in one of the Pyramids, the butter from a stone shelf in an old well in Scotland, where for several centuries it had lain in an earthern crock of icy water, and the wine was recovered from an old vault ie the city of Corinth."

CRICKET.

A pleasant match was played yesterday in the Domain between teams selected by the Captain and Vice-Captain, the former winning by 22 runs. With the exception of L. P. Andrewes(l2) and F. Pritchard (21) on the winning Bide, none of the other batsmen got into double figures. Marsden got most of the wickets of the Vice-Captain's team and Powell disposed of most of the Captain's Bide.

COMMERCIAL.

LONQON MARKETS

Press Association—By Eieetric Telegraph- Copyright. London, October 12 The date of commencement of the sixth series of wool sales in London is postponed to November 25, but the Hat of arrivals will be closed on November 19. The first series of wool sales have been fixed to open on .January 18. The list of arrivals will be c}osed on January 14. The second series have been fixed to open qn March, 15. The quantity of new wool | to be admitted is limited to 300,000 bales, but in any case the list of arrivals will be i closed on March 11. % October %$. At the weekly auptions of tallow 1375 cases were ojfered, of which B,§sj were sold. Fine mutton brought liJs 9:1, medium 17a 9d, beef, fine 18* 3d, meduVm T?8 3d. [ At the wool sales to-day competition was good, but prices were slightly below last week's rates. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cable from their London office, under date October 13:— "Tallow market steady, without change in prices. The buyers seem willing to operate at present prices."

Licensing Legislation.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Willingiqw, October 14. Sir Robert Stout introduced a deputation to the Premier this evening, and on behalf of its members asked if it was the intention of the Government to introduce legislation limiting the power of Licensing Committees to transfer licences frpmgne paft of a district to another. He instanced the transference of a license from Pukeoro to Heriot, a dis tance of thirty miles. The Premier in reply said that he would look into the matter. He did not think that a loop had been left in the legislation of the kind sited. The intention of the legislature was that there should be no transfers. Respecting the request of a previous depu fcation as to wnefcher the Government intended introducing any licensing legisla tion this session, he said that he had referred the matter to the Cabinet, whioh after hapng gone carefully into it had come to the conclusion not po inproduoe any legislation^ on! tbe subjjeot during 'the present session. T ' '('; : ' ''' ■' I

Freight Reduction.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunbdin. September 14. The following vessels will comprise .]. H. Stanley and Cog. fleet of wood ships chartered to carry out their contract with the Freight Reduction Committee:—The ship Stirlingshire, 122Q tons vow loioing 600 tons of concentrates at. Port Pirie, and sailing immediately for Wellington ; to be despatched from thence early in December to catch the March sales. This vessel will be followed at intervals of three weeks by the new ship K< ty, 21501 -ns, ako stiffened with 900 tons of couceuuate. at Port Pirie. The baiques Casabianca aud Auriga, now at Dunedin, wil load at Auckland and Napier; and the Laira, due from London in January will also be employed;

Ashburton Amateur Cycling & Athletic Club.

Opening of the Season.

The cycling season was opened yesterday by the Aahburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club by a bicycle procession, which started from the Post Office and thence through the principal street of the borough, and also by foot and bioycle race, in the | Domain. About 2.30 a few of the riders put | in an appearance, but it was nearly three o'clock before the procession started, which numbered about forty-five riders, including twelve ladie.. Mr David Thomas gave a few word, of encouragement to the Club, remark ing that he was very pleased to see such a large number of ladie. taking part in the procession, after which he declared the bicycle season of 1897 opened. Not much time was lost before the sports started in the Domain, and the punctuality with which the events were got off was a credit to the officials of the Club who had the gathering in I hand. -About 400 persons were present,, and the racing was good. Mr David Thomas acted as starter for the events, and Messrs T. Rollitt and Snodgrass acted as judges. Messrs Salek and Jensen were timekeepers. The following are the results :— 75 Yards—Fibst Hbat, J. T. Birch, 4yds behind scr ... 1 F. Henry, 7yds behind scr ... 2 W. Steward, C. Smith, W..Smith, and I. B*igent also started. Henry was first to move, and kept his advantage for half the distance, when Birch, who ran very, gamely, shot out and won by two yards, Steward close up third. Time—Usee. Second Heat. J. McTigue, 7yds behind scr ... 1 W. Shearman, syds behind scr ... 2 Brown, Leggett, and Wilson also started. McTigue, who was very quick eff the mark, soon caught his handicap, and before half the distance was traversed had the race in hand and won easily by three yards. Time— 9g.ee. Halk Mile Bicycle Race. W. J. Purchase, 55yds ... ... 1 F. Tucker 30yds, & W. Daly, 15ydB, dead heat 2 Purchase, who is a youug rider, maintained his handicap throughout and wen rather easily, kichurds close up fourth. G. Fried- Under and Flower also started. Time— Imin Usee.

75 Yards Final - Birch & Mcligue (dead heat)... 1 F. J. Henry 3 W. Shearman also started. Mr Thomas sent his men away to an even start, and McTigue and Birch singled themselves out from the other two, and a good race resulted in a dead heat; Henry thres yards behind, third. In the run off, Birch secured a slight advantage at the start, and keeping it, woe by about a fCot. Time—9§sec. One Mile Bicycle Race. W. Dayly, 45yds ... ... 1 W. J. Purchase, 7Qyds ... ... 2 J Richards, scratch 3 P. Tucker and J. Priedlander also started. Purchase led for about three-quarters of the distance, when Daly, who was riding a waiting race, got on terms,, and although Purchase rode very gamely, he suffered defeat by about six inches. Richarda was the only other competitor to finish. Time— 2min 30f sec. Qoarteb Mile Flat Race., W. Shearman, 10yds ..' ... 1 C. Smith, IQyda ... ... 2 A. Wilkie, 17yds 3 VT. Smith, L Baigent, J. Birch, W. Leggett, F. J. Henry, J. Brown, and H. Amos also started. Shearman took the lead in the early part of the race, and although Smi< h tried hard to overtake him, Shearman won comfortably by three yards. Time— 55fsec. ■

WATERTON.

Parish Gathering.

The increasing popularity of the annual parish gathering in connection with the Church of SS. Philip and James, Waterton, was instanced by the record attendance at that fixture held in the Library Hall on Thursday, people from all parts of the distriqt being present. The tables were, as usual, laid out in excellent style, containing all sorts of good things, and nioely decorated irith beautiful flowers. The tables were in charge of Mrs Cowan, Misses Grigg, Standish, White (3), Dawson, Cowan (3), and Miss Ashton, Timms, Newman and Norrish (bachelors' table), who kept all in the best of spirits by their cheerful attentive ness. The hall was crowded to excess during the concert which followed, and the programme was greatly appreciated by the audience, encores being frequent. The concert was opened by Miss Maud Barratt, Christchurch, with a tastefully played pianoforte solo. The Diamond Jubilee Serenaders (nine voices), under Mr H. A. Gates, sang a well balanced chorus, and gave several other pieces during the evening. Mr Brooking sang several patriotic songs with his usual vigour, the audience joining heartily in the choruses. A humorous quartet «' Sobbing," by Mrs Gates and Miss JSsther Gates, and Mr Ward and Mr H. A. Gates caused much amuse ment. Mr Gordon gave a carefully played cornet solo, " The Gipsy Maid," duet by Miss Lambie and Mr Gates was a decided success, and had to be repeated. Mijs Bessie Simmonda, the popular violinist, played the solo "My Pretty Jane," in finished style and with admirable expression, her encore item being contributed with equal success. Vocal solos were also well given by Misses Barratt, Lambie, Newman, Esther Gates, and Messrs Gordon and : Jamieson. The accompanists were—Mrs ! Werry, Misses Etbel pates and Minnie Ranger, and Mr Gates. The chairman, the Rev Mr Blackburne, on behalf of the Church Committee, thanked the performers for their assistance, the audience for their support, the ladies for providing the tables and waiting upon them, and all who had helped to make the gathering a success, especially mentioning Mr Jarnie^on, who had kindly gjven his qeryiaes at a moment's notice. The concert concluded with the National Anthem, after which refreshments' were handed to the performers before starting on their htmeward journey.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph , m. „ Wellington, October 14 Ihe House met at 2.30 p in. ! „, Bellamy's i / 1 n!, SPeaker »uuouueed that the poll of | oh Hou^s ou the question of the sale of bquor at Bellamy., duri fche Parliament had resu ted in 76 voting in favour of granting authority for the confinu anoe of Be lamy',. and 25 voting again.o it, the majority in favour being 5l 8 Mr Pirani gave notice to move fora return to show how members voced . INEBRIATES HOMBS BIJ,L Mr Joyce moved the second reading of the Inebriates Homes Bill, providing for thl creatrnent of inebriates 9 a provided either by the Government or by private peraons. c ay Sir Robert Stout considered that the Bill was one which should have been introduced by the Government While the drinktrafS continued in the colony, rtseltSKKS of such institution, a. those propped byt S Bill was a necessity. * ' The Premier said that the reason the Government had not taken up th?s o? any other private | members' BiilW in order rhat t should a ot be .aid that the Prime He admitted that there existed a necessity for providing the machinery propped by the Bill, and* he complTmenleJ M« Joff,-? B ,to Production. orap"menMia Mr Taylor said that the Premier wa. JUST toT d p tg hrtive a ?ucW^°* should be cwMJE^S* IMfc^tiOM Mr Tanner and Mr John rf„*„u^. ported the Bill. Jotm "»*!»•*» .up-

MrCrowtheroppoeedtheßiH. Mr Rolleston considered that the Bill wu subject. Ibe question would have to ha as&si s e- con, tended «-* &*££ one;L BSer" ng dOWB I"*"* speaker, that inebriate institution, should ?hVITon n;. ofciOa With the luQ'tic ■**«1 some ien«th. It was a solemn duty on the 'Sl[homes 0. G°VWnme^to m*Ui£E& Mr Pirani regretted that after the Bill had dTseuSra 11' BeCo°d «^53J3 discussion the Government had not taken it up. Inebriate institution, would prove a c^ony? t0 Md wWfaii Mr Monk was not in favor of the Bill. ■ Mr La wry was inclined to support the '2LSST* he did °ot -pwito thal^Sr?? "d Mr -*»•*»« considered Mr rill ? ,DBtltu^™» were necewary. Mr Carroll supported the Bill. It would ™ a „,qr tUm °r the H°«" *<> P™v"ae means he carrying its promion. into effect M 2L %!M rep'yin* t0 the "foment. against the Bill, mentioned that twwty-five IT KgS the Provi »«i*l strict of <&S bury had spent£sooo in erecting » home The motion was agreed to on the voice*. »* v.- PKOBATIOS BILL. Mr 1 irani moved the second readinr of iifSS offK?t eiß Plobatioß A«* A ment Bill, winch propo.e. to leave it to the discretion of the Judges to acquaint Ihl person who ha. applied for probation the reason for not allowing him probation. Ihe Premier considered that'if the Bill passed, undesirable character, would be let out on probation. » « «• we The motion was agreed to. UNCLAIMED MQNXys MM,. . Mr Joyce moved the second reading of the Unclaimed Money. Bill, which empower, the Colonial Treasurer to appropriate a U un ! claimed money, in Lanka and financial institutions. «u-hwm The motion was agreed to. TUVUX} SCHOOLS BILL. n. M^'^r moved the second reading of the Pnbhc Schools Bill, which, he iid! F„ XjJ Ch? gM °f a fund««n«tai character in the education sy«tem. The first of the** was the abolition of Education Board.,end the setting up of School Boards, which would possess the power, of Education Board* and bchool Committees. The Bill also provided or technicalinstruction, for SCJff for the 01a5.,11 »tion of teacher, and schX for a scheme for the uniformity of salaries and fora^nuatioDwh.ra,. A."hi Bill was of such a revolutionary ohmon? he did not intend to proceed furthw S ft than its secqnd reading. ,Mr AHen considered that the r>rnii«nfr education system was working well En* S.S d, p 8 defl C. Cß' lh« ProP«*l to abolish School Conraittes wa. an undemocratic one. d notion* m which the system conld be i». proved. SchoolConMßitt.ee, he said, should be elected by those on the Electoral Roll. Captain Rueeell .aid that the Bill was one well worthy of con«ideration. Far from diminishing the power, of School Com mittees, the Bill extended those power, and increased the amount of local control. Ha considered that a Bill p*«ed twenty year. »go might ha capable of improvement; and he did not agree with those who feared that any interference with the present education system would damage it. He hoped to lire to see the day when the State would provide scholarships for intelligent pupil. i» the public schools, w The House adjourned at 5.30p m. 1 he House resumed at 7.30 p.m. a rJf,L Gilf eddßr"? pporfc*d the "»«we, but argued that female teachers .hould be paid the same salaries a. male*. *^ Mr Rolleston opposed the measure, as it was too revolutionary and would mean the centralisation of control of the adminis tration of education. ReformTmight & ' nec fcSSar y , D the education sy.tem,g.nd£ was prepared to help in reform, but he would system. * *"* *° Up**ttiog the Pr"«* Mr Moore considered that the Minister of Education should not have the power to appoint school teachers a. proposed by the Mr Buchanan wished to know how many member, had been returned to the HoueJ 2*^u"^ intwfere with Mr Pirani gaw a general support to the Bill, and suggested that instead of the Minister of Education administering public eduction it should be administered by a Council of Education. Messrs Fraser, ferries Mawey, Mere, d.th and Wnght, criticiaedi tee Bill in, a similar direction. On the motion of Mr Graham, the debet* was aajourned ior a fortnight. 3F#E eOMPAITIKS AUDIT BILI*. Mr Millar moved the second readias of . the Companies Account. Audit Bill Hi. object in introducing the measure wa. to : protect the investing public, Messrs Buchanan, Monk, Moore, and 0 Regan opposed, the m*a.nre, wh i c k was ifnd Tanner ******* ** * MeMr* Pfr*ni The debate was adjourned; m £ ROWN SUIM E^TBKSIOK Bir.lL Mr Heke moved the second readifu of the allow certain native, of the South Island to f bring an action agafinat the Cbvernmeat for J non-f «unlnwnt o| promises made in 1884 wit* I respeqt to the Otahau block. ( .u J h° , P™mier ,*"d that if the Bill wenfr through it would upset thjs titles to the whole of the land in Qtago, and would lead to great trouble,, Qd, the motion of Mr Hari-Jooes the debate was adjourned. NATIVE WiSD BH.L. .uM»r VVi Per e woved the «econd reading of the Native land Bill, providing for the appointment of Maori Judges to deal with questions of ownership. The Premjor opposed the Bill. After debate the motion was agreed to. SECOND READINGS. The Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill Weighti and Measure. Act Amendment Bill. Mortgage. Bill, and Pharmacy Bill were "! a. ? oond time» »nd "ferred to the >tatute. Beviaion Oommittee. The New Zealand Institute of Surveyor* «M Waste Lauda Committee. ' •' ~^

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If yrm wiquire a first c!as3 mount at £20 , with 50 percent longer guarantee than any j other make, send in your order without i delay, as we have already in hand a large number of orders for the above machines. We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, aud can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent less than uaual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wremhes, Oilers, Saddles, Inflatore, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, »Cyole Capos, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. (Repairs of every description executed on the premises, ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. np.HB PUBLIC~BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. Fragrant and Refreshing—New 6 Venus



' Henry Zander ! ! ! Startling ir Announcement. ! ! ! deio,ooo 5 000 WOETH OP STOCK i to be realised within 3 months evkbtthlmg must * jbk wojli>.



HA7ING definitely decided upon giving up THE WHOLE OF MY j RETAIL BUSINESS, J I would draw everybody's attention to the fact that the whole stook, consisting of goods to the value of OVER ££10*000,



will be offered to the public at UNHEARD OF PRICES. This is no sham advertisement, and Store keepers, Farmers, and Stationholder. will do well to lay in a stock, as such an opportunity was never offered, nor"will be offered again in Aahburton.



LOOK OUT FOR iNEW QUOTATIONS TO-MORROW.



This Genuine Sale wilt only be for a short time, and the remaining stock will then be Sold by Auction, EHEBEFORE TOMB EARLtf .W STOW** . j BARGAINS HENRY ZANDER.



j Business Notices. j Spring* Fashions. [ THIS A SHBURTON T\RAPJSRY pOY, THE RBADY-MONEY DRAPERS, INVITE Inspection of their CHOICE and DAINTY Bi«LKOriON of NEWEST GOOI'S for the SPRING and SUMMER SEASONS, JOST OPENED UP, And now being displayed in their WELL LIGHTED SHOP and SHOWROOM. SUMMER DRESSES, Wool and Silk, Snot Fancies, Vigo Coatings, Tweeds, Prims, Zephyrs, Saxony Stripes, &0., &c. MILLINERY in Wonderful and Charm ing Variety, Flowers, Feathe.t, Mounts, Laoeß, Chiffons, Ruchiugs, Veilings, Gloves, fto. t &o. MANTLES, Capes, Blouses and Novelties in Children s Wear. Special Notice.



WE would respectfully »«k those Clients who think of placing their order for Show Dresses with us to do so JLm JEarJy a* JPoaatble, to avoid the rush that always occurs at Show time. DRESSMAKING— 10s 6d. ASHBUJttTON DBAPEKY COMPANY.



NEW ZEALAND GLOWING FACTORY. TO AXMLISXJiJSIIAJNJD



TXTE are now |showing the| Latest Novelties in Cycling Racing Suits Cycling Hose CyclingfCaps Cycling Shoes Cycling Sweaters Running Suits Bathing|Suitß9 Tennis Trousers Tennis Shirts] Tennis Sashes Tennis Hats Tennis Shoes {[Cricketing Trousers Cricketing Shirts Cricketing Hats Cricketing Sashes Cricketing Belts, etc. HALLENBTEIN- BROS. & CO., A. 6. BARTON, Manager)



Do nof Jbepersmcfecffo ovyany ofttefm/fefiofts. i» //7S/s/ on fidwngj* (Awarded Gofdant/SiWrMedaST™ cinwo#sump r£fs wyarepvreantfmo/esome ewer/erne can buy. Largest safe/n&jsfo/ds/a, i BY ALL. GROCERS r



OREAT Clearing Sale. £800 Worth to he Realised in Seven Days, rpHE ©ffQQ& IF TRADE of John McKeaqub, General Store keeper, Arcade! corner, has to be disposed of within seven days over the counter, and to effect a Clearance EXTRAORDINARY PRICES will [foe the rule. The whole stock of .Grqcerles, Crockery, and Hardware m,ugt be sold, a# a clearance is; imperative, and the prices to induce; trade will be lower than have yet been j .charged at any of the sales recently! .sdysrtised. Tm #AMS &EGAN TO-DAY, at |Q a-fflfc., :



j&ud will .continue till the premises are | cleared. Tii« Stock has been well s,ele/3te4j ip\ of the highest quality, and this oppor- j tunity fa not one to be neglected. | Come early and reap the benefit of the Reductions. 10126



I Church Services. S'W TJJJ3PH EN'S CHURCH Aj^burjfcon, COMFIRMATION CLASSES. 1 BA.Ti7?QA V (special), 230 p.m. ' r— — I jffRIDAY — Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; I,Choir practice, 8 p.m. j SJJNtfA^ OCTOBER 17. I 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer $n& Holy Com ] munion; 2.30 p.m—Hampatead Sunday j School, certificates awarded, etc.; 65y pifli. J —Evening Prayer. P * KEY T, A. HAMILTON J



CWPPS 6 ft PILLS are warrapted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back, and all kindred complaints, free from Mernqry, Established upwards of 30 years. In boses 4s Gd each, of ajl Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout (the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid. land Counties Drug Company, Linooln, Engianu, It will be an agreeable surprise to re-sons I subject to s^a/jks of bilious colic to learn that prompt' relief 'may be had by taking I Chamberlain's Colic,' Cholera and Diafrhcui Remedy. In many instances the attack rriay be prevented by taking this remedy as soo 1 as the first symptoms of the disease appear. For sale by Aibburtoa Djug Company.



,s Drunkenness is not a sin—simply an excess of conviviality," says a thirsty philo sopher. "Nothing like a good skinful of whisky for a bad cold." Don't you believe ir, my friend, take that unfailing remedy, Woods' $rsat Peppermint Cure for one shilling f#d "Jiypenge* gpld everywhere.



Sir,—A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices, fq^ firsfc-c^ass tailoring and then give an extya pair of trousers over " for nothing I" We'frankly admit that we o^nnot perform such impossible tricks a» those "wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade b^t never countenance <f sweating.^ \^e employ first class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few J of our old'customers have tried the so-called ?' cheap suits," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who, have admjred firqt-p|»^ t&ityriuß on jibei?. friends have simply remarked—:" I want a suit like you made for Mr ———." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest ajnount of business we have ever- doftP in one season. This fapb speaks for itself. We have just opened » splendid assortment of new summer goods in all departments; and by recommend 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 havr already a "rush" of ordflis in band.—