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DEATH.

Lemon.—At Hughenden Farm, Laurisfcon, on April 20, David, brother of the late Mr James Lemon, in his 50th year. The re&ult of an accident. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1897. JUVENILE OFFENDERS.

Writers on sociology have not failed to notice the fact that, whatever be the cause, crime among persons under adult age is everywhere on the increase —a fact which fits in rather badly with the optimistic theories of modern educationalists and which goes to prove that intellectual culture does not neces sarily raise the standard of morality. Even in England, we read, "Though it compares favorably with some coun tries, for example with the United States, the juvenile offender flourishes, school boards notwithstanding." Thus Mr Morrison, a writer on criminology, who goes on to point out that the British penal system is neither pre ventive nor reformative, and therefore fails to attain the end for which it exists. And what is true of the Old Country is equally true of Kew Zea land ; for at the recent criminal sesfeions, in almost every circuit—if not, indeed in every one of them—the presiding Judge drew the attention of the grand jury to the large proportion of young offenders, most of them New Zealand bora. It is therefore important to enquire, with a view to remove the fons et origo muli, what are the causes which briug about this very unsatis factory ttate of things. And, what ever other subsidiary and contributory causes there may be, we have no hesitation in expressing the belief that one of the two moat potent factors in the production of so undesirable results is the large neglect of religious educa tion—a neglect which ignores the heart and cares only for the brain, which devotes itself to the intellect and takes no thought for the passions which are the springs of human action. The other is the very large degree in which parental control is conspicuous by its absence ; children and young people being invested with self-governing powers which they do not know how to exercisp, and being allowed to fashion their lives and mould their conduct just as they please, with the result that large numbers come to utter grief physical, moral and spiritual. The remedy for this state of things is plain, and if the obvious lesson which i it teaches has its due effect the evils of the past and present may be prevented for tlio future; but there would still remain the problem of w>>at is best to be done with the product of past neglect—what can or should be done with those juvenile offenders for whom that neglect is responsible, Take as i typical caae that of the youth Williams, the leader and moving spirit in the recent burglary raids at Ashburton. Here is a young man who was first sent to giol when only fifteen years of age, and since then has served several sentences, closing a two years' term in

s gaol only two or three months before ' his recent arrest and committal ; for tpial. He is now scarcely ' twenty-three, yet has been altogether > seven years in prison. What is to be done with offenders of this type ? It is 1 quite evident that in their case neither is the fear of imprisonment preventive, . nor the experience of imprisonment remedial > and unle&s some better way can be found of deaUrjg with juvenile offenders " once convicted always a , criminal" will have to be accepted as a. necessary truism. What is wanted is some reformatory to which all juven ile offenders should b^ $snt. where they would be under strict but kindly discipline and would be en couraged to form new aims and to set cut upon & worthy career. Such an establishment should be large enough to provide ample accommodation for all such offenders throughout the colony, and, except in very rare instances of a special nature, no criminal under adult age should be committed to the common gaol. Then a^ai." & would be a good thing if phil anthropic peCJ»te throughout the colony would form a Howa,r fI Association, with branches in all considerable ] centres of population whose business it j

should be to take the future of these young offenders in hand. It should keep a record of their names, and of the dates of expiration of their sen tences, should have its visiting com mittees, whose members would keep kindly watch over them during their detention, and should be able to assist them to obtain employment on their liberation, and wouH in this way be the means of saving, we believe, a very large proportion, and transforruingthem into useful citizens. There is also yet another step which we thick might be taken with advantage, and that is to k'ive such youths as these an oppor tunity of joining the Imperial Army ! and Navy. Many of them are suited for nothing else, but would make excellent soldiers and sailors. And both soldiers and sailors are wanted. There are certain popular regiments— such as the 93rd Highlanders for example—which have never any diffi culty in getting recruits, but there are many others for which recruits are not readily forthcoming, and which the existing resruiting depots find great j difficulty in supplying with new material. Why not have a depot in New Zealand ? Such an establishment j could devote its attention more par ticularly to recruiting for regiments on service in India, whtther recruits from these islands could ba pent as cheaply as from England, We ij:now that the idea we have thrown out com mends itself to some experienced Imperial officers, and we hope that it will be one of the matters discussed, »t

the conference wbich is shortly to take place between Mr Chamberlain and the Colonial Premiers, believing as we do that should the establishment of such a ctepdb in New Zealand be deter mined upon, it would have the effect of assisting in some degree in the solution of the problem — How best to deal with our juvenile offenders.

Local and General.

It is suggested that public subscriptions be rai ed to establish a children's hospital in Auckland in commemoration of the Queen's record reign. The cost is estimated at £2000. A Babylonian city has just been dis covered in the extreme south of Chaldea, named Lagas. In it has been found a library of 3300 clay tableis which was founded nearly 3000 years ago. i The Yellow River ia styled the " Sorrow of China. During the last century it has i changed its course 22 tim ~'S, and now flows into the sea through a mouth 300 miles distant from that of 100 years ago. This morning a horse, tied to one of the hitching-posts in Tancred street, tried to free himself by pulling at the reins, but failing this, he caught hold of the iron pin with his teeth and drew it clean out thus making his escape. The Rev H. O. Frere, who ie at present in charge of the Gore Anglican parish, has accepted (says the Standard) an appointment to the chaplaincy at Beyrout, in Syria. Mr Frere will also have charge of several Native schools. Great interest now attaching to the war in the East, which has assumed large pro portions, we issued our late cables as an extra to>day, and propose to do so from time to time, ao as to keep our readers in close touch with the march of events in Europe. Mr Cunningham, storekeeper, of Alford I Forest Road, has jufct learned tint his brother was one of the victims of the ] Hastings flood. The deceased was the shepherd Cunningham, mentioned in our telegrams as having been drowned in the flood on one of the large stations. The Dunedin Star says that no decision as to the cases of the prisoners Chemis, Annie Byrne, and Flaunagan will be come to by the Cabinet till June ; but the proba bility is that all three will theu be made the subjects of clemency in connection with the Queen's jubilee reign. A "drunk" at Masterton swore that 1 » became intoxicated through drinking a dozen bottles of elderberry wine. It must have been a very poor sample to have taken that quantity, a d<zen glasses of good elder berry wine would be more than enough to make any ordinary person as drunk as a lord.

An absent-minded Meltoournemau dropped his offering into the plate when the collec tion was taken up and couldn't nuke out what all the girls were giggling at. He looked again at the plaie. His contribution was a "conversation lolly " with " will you marry me?" in staring red letters on it. He reached for his hat and silently stole away. Some half a dozen letters addressed to ladies in various localities havre been handed in to this office, hiving bean picked up in the street—somewhat damaged by exposure to dew. As the simplest method of remedying the slip made by the loser we have stamped and posted the letters, young kdiei communications to each other being sometimes of a very pressing nature. Several parties of sportsmen were out shooting on the upper waters of the Rangi tata and Lake Heron during the Easter holidays. Some good bags weie made, one party of three guns having a count of over 50 ducks and teal. There has also been a groat slaughter of hares as evidenced by the f ict that a dray load numbering 300 was delivered to-day at Mr Jowit'.'s.

On the arrival of the express from the south last evening it was found necessary to take off one carriage and transfer the passengers to another owing to a heated axle. This of course took some time, consequently it was twenty minutes past seven before ahe started on her way north. The train from Christchurch was cor respondingly late in arriving here. Mr Jewitt's establishment, opposite the Maiu office, is noted for its frequent displays of hares, he having a contract to send away ao many p^irs a week during the season. But never before have 300 hares (150 pairs) been seen at one time. That number, how ever, could be seen this morning on Mr Jriwitt's premises. There were, as a youug ater remarked—' Stacks of them,' and the consignment that went by the express to-day weighed over a ton. Part of the Corwar estate — some 2027 acres—has been acquired under the Land for Settlements Act, and will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity ou Friday, May 7. The land has been cut up into thirteen farms, r.mging in size from 25 acres to 330 acres, and the settlement will b known as the Marawiti Settlement. The ballot, tor any sections for which there may be more than one applicant, will take place at the Courthouse, Kakaia, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. Two young men were struck down by lightning in Bithurst on Sunday, April 4. Edward Donnelly, a successful student, was killed immediately. Id waa found that hi< hair was pinged and his body blackened on the left side. His trousers, shirt, and singlet were torn, and his boots split to pieces, the remains presenting a shocking sight. His companion Marks was severely injured, one leg being paralysed and bruised, while he wag blackened in several places, but he is now recovbriag. . The London correspondent of the Otago Daily Times writes: "It seems to be re garded as a dead cerUinty that Mr Seddon, when he comes Home, wiL receive an offer of knighthood, but opinions differ very much as to whether he will ace his way to accept it, and the sinister effect of the honor upon the political career of one of his predecessors is often referred to. I hear, however, fchjjt should the New Zealand Piernier consider that r^e acceptance of knighthood would wreck or risk his political future, he will ba invited to suggest one of

I his ffoljeaguej! as a substitute, in which case j it is reported thafc the Minister fur Lauds would be the recipient." Some magnificient specimen chrysan themum blooms have been exhibited during the past day or two in one of the windows of I»leßdN3 Mitchell and Brodribb'a establish ment, East Street. They measured from 9 to 10 inches in diameter, and comprised "Pride of Madford " a regal flower of the incurved variety much after the style of the well-known M Compte de Germanic," having like it broad dark crimson petals, the reverse Qf fph:,ch is of a pale peach instead of amber as in the last named show flower ; " William Tricker " a new Japanese of a lovely peach hue, and "Her Majesty " and" Mdlis Karie Hoste " both pure whites, the former having broad and the latter narrow peials—it is hard to aay which is the better. These choice blossoms have attracted great atten tion, and were grown by Mr Hunnibell of Rangiora, who we are glad to hear intends exhibiting at the forthcoming Ashburton Chrysanthemum Show.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves ie?p;ingib'e for the » opinions expressed by our correspondents; I

A QUESTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Will you kindly inform me If there is such a word as " divigation."—l am, etc., SUBCRIJ'.'SR [If there is we don't know it. It is not to be found in our dictionary.—Ed.]

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

I TO THH EDITOR. Sir, —The approaching election of School Committees suggests the question whether the householders and the other taxpayers require two —and, later on, perhaps three — Committees within a radius of less than a mile acd a half. Yet we now tied two Committees within * that radius, and no impartial observer can deny that if only one existed, much inconvenience, ixpense, and friction would be saved. The exist ence of the latter was strikingly illustrated on the occasion of the late school excursion, which one Committee got up, ib is said, without consulting the other, aud which the latter would not give a holiday tor. But the greatest evil of this division of the management of educational affairs in our district, is tne matter of school accommoda tion, The public have been informed through the papersthattheHampstead school recently expressed strong dissatisfaction at the delay on the part of the li.ducat.ion Board in putting up increased accommodation. At the same time it appears that in response to a demand for increased school accommodation at the other end of Ashburton, a new school is beiug put up, which ia expected to take away a number of the pupils attending ths Borough school, and thua to make plenty of room there. It is rumoured that there are ;i good many children attending the H&mp stead school who live within less than half a raile of the Borough school. But surely if the State provides accommodation wi>hin \ reasonable distance of the homes of the people, that is as much as should be ex \ peeted. It would be high treason, under existing circumstances, to suggest that when one of the Ashburton schools ia full and the other is not, new scholars should be i sent to that in which there is room. Yet , r-uch would be the obvious and proper course i if one Committee managed both schools. I . trust that some householder at one or both } of the meetings to be held iv this district on ■ Monday evening next will ventilate this question, for it is clear to most unbiassed persons that two School Committees in ' Ashburton are much mire objectionable 1 than two local government bodies. There ' can be no opposing interests ia connection 1 with schools situated within a mile or so of each other.—l am, etc., ' I Householder & Parent.

THE LICENSING QUESTION

TO THE EDITOR

i Sir, —I am sure that, every big-hearted Ashburton farmer—and the country is full i of them-—will feel grateful to our universally esteemed new Licensing Committee for the > stand they have so properly taken in re ference to conditional licenses. The new , Committee were chosen because all the most intelligeut men and women in the country knew they could place implicit fa'th in their manly, broad, and cosmopolitan views, and also their courage and ability to carry those views out for the convenience and good of the people among whom they live and do business. I have writien a considerable amount, one time and another, on mutters connected with the sale of liquor, and I trust the friendly public will excuse me for refer ring to it onca more before letting the sub ject drop. We have now placed the man agement of the sale of drink in the hands of five gentlemen, than whom no betier men could be found south of the Line, to represent us in this matter ay they are all well-known to be big-hearted liberal Britons of the right cort. Tnis being the case, I sincerely trust that we (beginning with myself, who, iv the eyes of the "uaco quid," am the chiefest sinner) wM for the next three years, where conditional licenses are concerned, behave in ••-ueh a manner as to defy anyone to turn round and say to our esteemed Committee that we were unworthy of the concessions they have made to us. So should Scots Grey and Eniskillen dragoon meet, and under the very pardonable influence of the esreem entertained for each other—begun at Water loo and revived at Balaclava—desire out of mutual sentiment to fraternise over a "right good willy-waught," let it not take place at the saleyards, the racecourse or the show grounds. When Sir Colin Campbell found himself in extreme peril, with all the sick, the wounded, and the women and the children rescued from Lucknow on his hauls, one thing alone could bring safety to hi* little b-md of heroes and the rescued people- It was a next to impossible forced march by his foot-sore and doubly-fatigued Sutherland Highlanders to save from destruction by the enemy a certain bridge of boats, livery thing pointed to the impossibility of thu feat being performed, but when the grand old commauder-in-chief took those brave men iuto his confidence and explained to them what it would mean to our countrywomen and their children if this march could not be accomplished within a given time, they answered as one man, saying, " We'll do it, Sir Colin." The Highland chief who knew every mm in his favorite regiment merely said, " Very well, ninety-third, I know 1 can trust you ;" and history has written with indelible ink that he did not trust them in vain. I have made this digression for the purpose of illustrating what the people of this county shou d now do. It is clear that our good-heurted Licensing Committee have faith in us, as Sir Coin had in his regiment and are willing to believe that ws will at all times do what is manly and right. There fore it would be both wi-e and politic to observe the strictest moderation at every place where alcoholic refreshments may be sold under the authority of a conditional licenße.—l am, etc, 1). Olivkb.

Desperate Attempt to Commit Suicide.

Kress Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, April 20 A prisoner named Edward Hall, who was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment at the last Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court on March 9, for stealing a horse, made a desperate attempt yesterday to commit suicide while being taken out for exercise at Fort Cautley, He dashed down a hill and through the trees, and threw himself or fell with tremendous force agiinst some iron piping supporting the chimney of the engine used for drawing up the big guns. The chimney and stay were oarried away, and ihe prisoner fell some 15ft on to the rocks. Picking himself up again he made for the water and flung himself into the sen. Two men in a boat seeing tha whole occurrence went to the rescue, and after a desperate struggle with tha prisoner, who was deter mined to'drown himself, they succeeded in getting him into the boat and t iking him ashore. The prisoner had developed melan cholia since his incarceration through brood ing over his wife and family.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph. I Copyright. I

The American Tariff.

Washington. April 19 M. Hanotaux has forwarded to the American Government a protest 1 against the Dingley tariff duties, but the protest is unlikely to bring about any modification of the Bill.

The Situation in South Africa.

Berlin, April 19, Dr Leyds has arrived at Berlin He declares that the situation in South Africa is very critical

Expedition Against the Dervishes.

An Egyptian expeditionary force against the Eervishes in the Soudan advances to Abu Hamed, between the fourth and fifth cataracts of the Nile, in July.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Drought Melboobnb, April 20. The long-continued drought is play, ing sad havoc with the stock and crops, especially in the Riverina district. Narrow Gauge Railway. The Government is calling for ten ders for the construction of a narrow gauge railway from Wangaratta to Whitfield, a distance of thirty miles. Tnis is the first line of a number advocated by the Railway Qornmis sioner. Rand Competition. The main feature of the Druids' Easter gala is a band competition. Fourteen bands entered, including the Invercaryilli New Zealand, Garrison Band, one from Sydney and one from Tasmania. The New Zealand band were greatly applauded for their selec tion from " Lombardi." The contest concludes to-morrow night, The Phillips Case. Speaking with reference to the re peated assertions in the press that a commutation of the death sentence to imprisonment for life was equivalent to twenty years, the Solicitor-General states that the assumption is wrong. Although criminals had been released after serving long periods where sen tenced for life, it was not the intention of the administration to follow this course in Phillips' case. The Executive i were determined to mark their sense of the enormity of Phillips' crime by imprisonment for the term of his natural life. The Late W. R Dalley. Sydney, April 20 The Governor to-day unveiled in Hyde Park a life-sized bronze statue of tho late W. B. Daliey, which was raised by public subscription. The ceremony took place in the presence of a distinguished gathering, and speeches were made eulogising the deceased statesman.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. SECOND DAY. Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Christchubch, April 20 The following are the remaining results : Great Autumn Handicap, of 500 soys ; 1£ mile. —Waiuku, 7s t 12lb, 1; Leda, 7«t Bib, 2; Tire, 6st 121b, 3. Lord Rosslyn, Ghaos, Firefly and Belligerent also ran. From a splendid start Belligerent-, and Sire were the first to breik the line, this pair settling down in front as they ran out of the straight, Leda bringing up the rear. At Outts's Belligerent was just showing in advance of Tire next the rails, Chao3 and Lord Rosslyn being next, Leda whipping in. Passing the mile post Belligerent and Tire were clear of Lord Rosslyn and Waiuku, Firefly and Leda being the last pair. A furlong further on the relative positions were unchanged, but wih six furlongs to go Tire had supplanted Belligerent at the head of affairs, Lord Rosslyn, Waiuku and Chaos all being handy. Rounding the top turn the field had closed up, Tire and Belligerent being fo lowed by the Dunediu Cup winner, Chao3, and Waiuku. In that order they ' ran to the home turn, by which time Leda had drawn closer to the leaders. With heads fairly turned for home, Tire was in front, he being attended to the distance by Belligerent and Waiuku, while Leda had made up her ground, and was at the heels of the leaders. At the half distance Waiuku drew out, and easily resisting the challenges of Tire and Leda, won by a length and a half. Leda and Tire fiaished within a heal

of one another, the second place being given to the former. Tire wa3 three lengths in advance of Belligerent, Firefly was fifth and Lord RosalvE last. Time, 2min 4Q£asc. D.v Mend £2 Bs. The IFifth Challenge Stakes, of 1000 soys, by subscription of 10 soya each; second 100 soya, and third 50 soys from the stake. For two, three, and four-year olds. Weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Seven furlonga. Mr G. G. Stead's b c Multiform, by Hotchkiss—Formo, 2 yrs, 7st 111b (inc. 101b pen.) (Derrett) 1 Hon. J. U. Onnond's eh c Daunt, by Dreadaought--Qrieutale, 2yrs, 7st lib ih. King) 2 Sir George Clifford's eh f Goldleaf, by Stonyhurst—'Golden Crest, 2yrs, 6st 131b 3 (Winner trained by R J. Mason ) Mannlicher, Argon, and Seashell also ran. With the tapes hanging at one end Mann licher whipped round and dislodged his rider, the colt carrying off Seashcll, the two taking no part in the race. Goldleaf, jump ing away in front, established a lead of two leDgths from Daunt in the first furlong, the Napier colt running clear of Multiform and Argon, As they rouaded into the straight Goldleaf was still stiiding away well in command, but the favourite had left Argon and closed on Daunt, Once in the running Goldleaf commenced to go baok to the pair in her wake, but she was still in front at the distance. Before the half distance was reached Multiform had drawn to the front, and going on won without an effort by a length and a half from Daunt, who passed Goldleaf in the last few strides and gained second place by a neck, Argon a poor fourth, lime—l.2B*. Dividend—*Jl 63 6d. TKJSi?r,ETQN HANDJOAP, Of 100 SOYS I SI? furlongs.-r-Goldspur 1, Molly Darling 2, Belle Olaire 3. (Dwelve ran. Time—l.l6-J, Dividend—£4 9*. Addington Platjj, of 75 soys j five fur longs.—Weary 1, Aloestes 2, Barmby 3, Ten ran. Time—l.4g. Dividend—£3 11s. Final Handicap, of 120 soys; one mile.— Barshot 1, Boreas 2, Skirmisher 3. Eight ran. Time—l42§. Dividend— £2 153.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The Battle of Maluna Pass. Fierce Fighting. Full Particulars of the Struggle.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—* Copyright. Athens, April 19. Desperate hand to hand fighting between the Turks and Greeks at Raveni on the northern frontier, resulted in the repulse of the Turks. The Greeks are attacking Vigali* and have captured one battery, The Grecian forces are invading Epirus at several points. Many sheila fired by the Turkish artillery during the recent battles failed to explode. Greek irregulars are menacing the Salonioa railway with a view to blocking the arrival of Turkish reinforcements from Constantinople. Later reports show that the fighting in the vicinity ef Raveni proved disastrous to the Greeks. The Turks eventually repelled the attack on Viglia, and captured one of the Greek batteries. The Turkish forces are now in turn invading districts in Kpirus held by the Greeks. Received Wakapnaka, April 21, 9.44 a.m. Gcardian Office 11.2 a.m,

Athens, April 20 Further particulars of the battle at Maluna Pass state that the struggle was fierce and stubborn. The Turks commanded by Edhem Pasha in person, slowly gained the heights and occupied the chief defiles of the pass. They fought with great decision. The artillery, under Uim Pasha, fired re markably accurately, the range being 900 yards. The whole pass rang with the roar of artillery and the continuous firing of the infantry. The men calmly replaced their dead comrades and faced showers of bullets. Edhein remained gravely impassive and received the reports of his generals as to the state of the battle on scraps of blood-stained paper. The hill-tops and the northern side of the pass were strewn with dead. The Greeks, fearing an ex tension of the battle to Elassona in Thessaly, the residents of the town took flight. The victory gained by the Turks at Maluna gives them the command of the road leading to the Greek headquarters, Fighting at Karya continues, and two hundred Turks and a, thousand Greeks have already been killed. The armies are engaging each other from the opposite hillsides, and the artillery fire is especially heavy. Reports from Elassona state that fighting has commenced at Janina in Albania. A severe struggle at Damasi ended in the defeat of the Turks. The Greeks also repulsed the Turks at Negeros on the nortn-eastern fron tier. Received Wakapuaka April 21, 10.10 a.m., Guardian Office 11.40 a.m.

London, April 20. The special correspondent of the Daily News telegraphs that Edhem Pasha intended to force the Rareni Pass in order to prevent the Greeks retreating, and then follow up this move by the despatch of a numerous force of cavalry to seiza Larissa. The Turks, however, were baffled and driven back. The Greeks are gathering in great force to the north-east of Elassona. Received Wakapuaka, April 21, 10 ».m., Guardian office 12.30 p.m. Athens, April 20. The fall of Prevesa is believed to be imminent. The residents of Arta, fearing that the town would be bombarded by the Greek fleet, fled into the country. The Porte has declared the Gulf of Arta blockaded. A battle has been fought at Oritz vali. The Greeks first repulsed the Turks, but afterwards retreated to Mati. The Turks have captured (he heights at Skumpa. The Greeks have captured five Turkish blockhouses at Nezeros. Heavy fighting hag taken place at Bojazi on the river Kerias, The Greeks are returning to Maluoa Pass. The Turks allege that the Greeks were drunk while the fighting was going on. The Turkish Governor of Crete has caused the island to be placarded with a notice allowing; the Greek troops troops fifteen days to depart. London, April 20 At the opening of the Stock Ex« changß to day Turkish bonds fell a half per cent, Greek bonds three per cent, and British consols a half. American stocks fell heavily.

Meeting of the Emperors

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. St Petersburg, April 1Q Great preparations are being made for the reception of the Emperor of Austria, who arrives to visit the Ozar on the 27th inst. The German Emperor visits the Austrian Emperor later on. | Paris, April 19 ! The French newspapers, commenting on the visits of the Emperors, express a fear of the renewal of the Kaiserbund, or union of Emperors.

ME fIJJHBORTOJS GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 1897.



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WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' oots and hoes.—Mellobs Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winte ] Boots and Shoes, which ho inteuds disposin |of »U Discount for Cash. His own make ■ 'which never was yet equalled) always on hand I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation o* keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing I?- the best sole leather used. Repairs done at of* th| ™11f Boot Store, Kast Street, Town Jia.M, Ash burton. __i ■\T7" ANTED Known—Nothing but up to VV date Goods are Wat MBIiLOB' at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes / jußt opened.—Mitchell & Tueneb. ,



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OF GREAT INTEREST TO LADIES FORTHCOMING WINTER. "Y"OU CAN SECURE ATi THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory A GENUINE WATERPROOF CLOAK, TAILOR MADE, Guaran teed Sewn Seams. CALL and Inspect our Grand Raage of Patterns. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX, HENDRY, Manager.



n.i... ... n_ _■■'■■!,,  „,-.,-'- ■- , - ■_, -,; —mil i- i easiness Notices. LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, *2 yards wide, white or grey, 9Jd Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne, 3|-d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen G. J. N EILL I s S ELLING- Men's Eeavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail SHOOTERS 7s lid. Women's SHOES 4a lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FBIEDLADDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET.



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. AUTUMN AND WINTER. PRICES CUT TO SUIT THE KEEN WEATHER AND KEENER TIMES. LOOK OUT. LOOK OUT. THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY AND CLOTHING MART. NEXT TO J. ORR AND CO, EAST STREET. MITCHELL AND BRODRIBB GIVE THE BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING GOOD, EVERYTHING STYLISH, And of Course EVERYTHING CHEAP. T>AY Cash and Save 25 per cecfe. Grand assortment bought at Special Ratea to enable us to sustain our reputation, yet giving the HlTv^rwiVDrSo aMh e Winter, 8a 9J, worth 12s 6d. Good strong plain Homespun 4s lid dress. Beautiful Tweeds, grand value newest hadeaat 8 91. and 9* 9d full dress. All ihe latest Trimmings in Furs, Gimps, Braids, Velvets etc at prices never before" Telnf of FLANNELETTES, I'LANNELS, CALICOS, dHEETINGS-you'U wonder ab the pnoes. No bad debts do.it. Grand Srk winter Flannelettes 4s lid per do*. Ah wool Flannels, wide width, lojd per yard. All our goods sold at prices to bring j rol h.et ZZ CaK.rThe winter3s9d per doz ; cheaper lines at from 2s 6d per doz. Double White Sheeting 10$<l. cheap at Is 3d. ITtl Wh?te TowJl is lid dw up BLANKETS. Blankets, Blankets. White Blankets, Blue Blankets, Brown and Grey Kaiapoi WhSSovou tLkof°,hU^^^ MI'«HELL AND BRODRIBB HAVE THKM H re's anothe -The newest styles in LADIES' SHOWERPROOF CLOAKS at prices 50 per cent, below anything heard ot- Xth^JSJgT.So^priy, and guarantee yo^ a ; j of fa.l^ 60 per eeot^j aH S; i ed"K--Straw ß . Velvets Beavers, EShrfi&mG l?W l^Ki anfwtf to^uS ior the latsst and most sty ishtrimminge-b*ilor straws^ lum Une is ft C orsefc any si« 3 any **c coldest weather and lightest pur^e. OORblj la, Corset <Uorsets A'^X y^\ s t9^OTiiING AND MERCERY Department, heavy shooter boots 03 lid, grand line of l,ght Ba morals at Ids 6d^V^^^^Zyi^ c apea , i^ all patterns-We are de boots and shoes cheaper (ban ever-Call aud sec, them. MEN r \J^ T.^ R™^F^ e^Vuits to measuii from 49s 6d. Grand variety I termined to sell them cheaper than any other house in town. LOOK AI IHls—Men a buits to mea»uie •* . j Men's White Kid Gloves and iiyening Bow?, etc. DON'I ITORGET TBE CENTRAL CASH TRADERS, WHO ARE, AND MEAN TO BRING DOWN PRICES. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, HKXT TO J. ORR \ QQ tf KAST STREET, ASHBUF ON,



ADTCMS AND WINTER NOVELTIES. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLED— MILLINERY— tVtk P'TS WATERPROOFS •JAOK.KIO Hn .v f ll (UKS JH UK dUAo CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 10 LADIBS,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the tront, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our Sstabiishment, We have secured the services of Miss HILL, a lady of unquestioned ability, whu brings with her credentials of the highest order from MKSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has been eugaged for over sevjek yeaks. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish an<! Well made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive in tending Patrons on and|j*fter FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, TANORED STREET,



MM. tf^PH IMPORTANT NOTICE. •—itO r TNnr vttms i HHsHi^ CARPETS, H^H LlflULbUMto.) |g|jU~ MATTING, RUGS, etc ijjußij ' ' " m^Wh FURNITURE 0F ALL KINDS» IMks&j^^&git T. H. UHDRILL & Co We have iust landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex e.s. Rimutaka and Otakama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note fcha Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators.