Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1897. MR E. G. WRIGHT, M H.R.

The electors of Ashburton district made no mistake when they chos^ Mr E. (i. Wright for their parliamen tary representative. In him they secured the services of a thorough business man; a man of lar^e ideaa, yet capable of attending to the most minute detail, knowing as he does that success in everything depends on care in little things; energetic and inde fatigable in everything he puts his hand to ; and public spirited in the highest degree. His attention to the question of the Old Men's Home is an instance of the good work he is doing. It was his desire, when the Jubilee memorial was under discussion by the local bodies, to have raised enough funds on that occasion to purchase a suitable Bite for a new Home; but in this those who had the | lead of the movement were not with him, and the effort was directed to the establishment instead of a convalescent ward at. the Hospital. Thanks to Mr Wright's energy in this matter, too, the ward will soon be an accomplished fact. The condition of the Home has not been satisfactory for years. The buildings are mostly old, and not by any means suitable, and the ground belonging to the institution is limited in extent and not of the best quality, so that inmates are not in a position to make the best use of what

ability to work may still be left to them. Mr Wright has set himself the task of improving things in regard to the Home. In a previous article we showed that he had gone to the root of the matter to begin with by seeking by special legislation to transfer the management and control of the Home and its affairs from the Charitable Aid Board sitting in Ohristchurch to the j County Council sitting in Ashburton. j If he should be successful in this the } inmates of the Home will speedily feel | the influence of tl:e nevtregime, although ] under the present master and matron j there is little room for improvement with the buildings as they are, and the opportunities available. In this con nection we may digress a little to note a remark made by Mr C. J. Harper ah the meeting of the County Council on Wednesday. Mr Barper is the County's representative at the Chari table Aid Board, and as such keep^ i himself pasted in the affairs of the Home by frequent visits to the [ institution. In speaking of the Home, jhe said that under Mr Morrissey's f charge great changes had taken plae ', ! andtheimproved discipline was rernark \ able. Before Mr Morrissey's time, Mr I Harper used to be met at the approach jto the Home at every vUit by j discontents full of complaints, aow, t he never hears a murmur^ and as far as it was possible to make the old men happy, they were so. Mr Wright recognises that all will not be done that is necessary when his Bill has become law. and he ie taking active; steps to pave the way for the change j of management. At the County j Council's meeting, a letter was read from Mr Wright, with which he en closed one he had written to Hon W. 0 Walker, in which Mr Wright asked that an exchange be made of the reserve 1120, which is now vested in the Ashburton High School Board of Governors, so that the reserve could be used as a site for the Old Men's Home, Government giving the Board an equivalent in land in some other quarter. The High School Board has consented to the exchange, and when it has been effected there will be provided for the new Home a site of sixty five acres of fair land. When the Bill has been passed that will give the control of the Home to the County Council, and this reserve has been secured for a site, the legacy of the late Mr Cole Moule, which has for its object really a new Old Men's Home, wiil also pass into the hands of the County Council, so that if all Mr Wright's plans and projects reach fruition, the new Home under brighter auspices will not be long in the visionary state, and the inmates of the Home will have reason to bless the forethought, energy, and capable ness of the public-spirited man who has thrown the weight of his widely acknowledged talent into the work of effecting a much-needed reform in a most philanthropic direction,

Local and General.

Mr R. Handcock, ef Ashburton, has been appointed travelling representative of the Spectator from Ohristchurch south toTimaru. Quite a number of pumps have given out on the west side of the town. If dry weather continues drinking water will be valuable.' ':'""" The annual treat in connection with the Church of England Sunday schools will be held at the flour mill, by kind permission of Mr Rollitt, on Thursday, December 9. A man named D*vid Hughes was admitted to the hospital on Thursday evening fro?t} Rakaia, and on examination by the housfe surgeon it was found' that several ribs were broken, and the lungs punctured. The injuries were sustained through the man falling down stairs in the dark. At a meeting of the W«,lington Hospital Trustees this week the Rev. van Stayereu, one of the members, defined a gentlemen as " anyone who is dressed according to his means, and who pays everyone." Mr J. Napier, Chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board, has received a letter from the British Admiralty informing him that his communication regarding the establish ment of a training ship in New Zealand for boys for the British Navy ,is now under j consideration by the Admiralty, and the de- j cision will be communicated later on. I Cantaip Edwin telegraphec| yesterday ag followsVr-MWind fe>wees:north aijd west and south-west at all places northward of j Timaru and Cjueenstown, and between north ; east and north and west at all other places, j Barometer fall northward of Napier and, vr„m Wiwmouth. furbbar fall »'<•— '__ \ _ . ....- wtwwoilvlni • Butt heavy on all western coast 3 and southward of Napier, and tides high on all western coasts and southward of Napier, am} moderate elsewhere. Strong westerly winds are to be expected at all places northward of Napier and New Plymouth; northerly gales, pro bably with rain, from thence to Timaru and Hokitika, westerly g*l«S with tm elie,

The Labour Department (soya the New Zealand Times) is discouraging as far as possible the employment of youug girls in shops after nine o'clock at. night, and per mits for overtime are now made out for that hour. This action of the Department is the outcome of complaints received from parents aud others that girla are kept at work late and compelled to walk home at an hour at which they ought not to be out of doors.

The bells of St Stephen's Church rang out a joyful peal last night on the arrival of the Dunedin express in honour of the marriage of Miss MacDonnell to Mr MoKinnon. The happy pair were united in the bonds of matrimony at Port Chalmers on Wednesday, and passed through Ashburton last night on their way to the North Island. There was a large gathering of friends and well wishers on the platform to greet the happy pair and shower upon them congratulations and—rice.

At the Dunedin Show Miss Button's Waihao was first in the class for hunters up to 12st, and A. S. Orbell's Captain second. Miss Button, on Waihao, was also first in the .class for the best lady's hunter, and Mrs J. Swanson, on Bugler, second. The Ashburton lady also won the high jump, her horse Waihao clearing the bar at sft 4in; The horse Jim, who won the high jump at Oamaru, struck the bar and, falling heavily, i broke his leg.

The Elgin Sunday School treat was held on Thursday at which there was a good number of visitors from Ashburton, and as the parents of the scholars also attended, a very good gathering of young and old was made up. During the afternoon, games, etc., were freely indulged in, as well as some raoee, for a nice lot of us. ful articles given by Messrs Mitchell and Turner. After a hearty feast of good things had been par taken of, provided by the parents of the scholars, the gathering assembled in the school room to witness the distribution of prizes awarded to the sohoolars. The Rev. G. B. Inglis presided, and in a few words encouraged the teachers and scholars in the work of the Sunday School. He alsO'stated that the books were a splendid selection, and after the scholars had received their rewards, they again indulged freely in games, and after singing " Auld Langsyne " the gathering dispersed, having enj yed a very pleasant day's outing. The following correspondence has taken place between MrT. P. O'Connor, M.P., editor of the Weekly Sun, and Mr Johu Cowley, editor of the A nti-Philistine, in j which journal there appeared recently an article, "Concerning some Irish Vermin":— " Upper Cheyne Row, August 25. Sir,—Oa my return to town yesterday from the Con tinent, I found amongst my correspondence a copy of your magpies, containing an in famous attack on myself, veiled under the pseudonym. • The Editor of the " Weekly Mom," . Unless you are a coward, as well as a lying cur, I shall be glad to hear when it will be convenient to you for me to thrash you. (Signed) T. P. O'onncr." To this Mr Cowley replied from Granville House, Arundel Street, August 26;—" Sir,—You will doubtless appreciate how cheerfully I have decided to honour you by accepting your challenge when I inform ycu that ever since the Pbieaix Park murders I have been of the opinion that your death would be for the common good. 1 await the v,isit of your representative, and am, without the slightest respect, yours, (Signed) John Cowley.''

Improvement of Business Pbjbmises.— In order to keep "up-to-date" with our steadily increasing business we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premises, and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following reductions : —Men's suits to measure, usua p'i'j 90s now 70a; Men's trousers, usual prioa 2cm. now 15* 6d; etc. We have also pl-ariure in notifying that we have jußt been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch " and " Waverley " Bicycles {both gents' anrl ladies'), which we are now Belling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed).— j Crigiikad and Berryman, the leading I Tailors and Outfitters.

Synopsis of Nbw advertisements. New Zealand Railways —Tenders for bookstalls.

Ashburton Drapery Company—New busi ness advertisement.

Williamson and Musgrove—Entertainment at Oddfellows' Hall, Thursday next. Wanted—Smart girl. T. Bullock—Properties for sale. H. M.Jones—New books, etc., also agent for patent Vamping Machine.

The Ashburton Drapery Company an nounce that they are offering special lines in all departments which should interest ladies to inspect.

The railway department call for tenders for the lease of railway bookstalls from January 1.1898, to March 31,1899. Tenders close oa December 6 at Wellington,

CRICKET.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, November 25. It is understood that three test matches against the Combined Australian Parlia ments have been arranged by the English Parliamentary team, the first match to be in Sydney. Brisbane, November 2o> The cricketers accorded an enthusiastic reception to Stoddart's team. During the crush Stoddart was relieved of a gold presentation watch and chain,

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, TINWALD.

«. ■■ ■ Aiiniial Gathering:.

The annual parish gathering of the St. Andrew's Church, Tinwald, was celebrated in the public hall on Thursday by a tea and concert. The hall was suitably decorated, while the tables contained liberal supplies of good things, among which were tastefully arranged bunches of choice flowers. The tables, whioh were subscribed by members of the congregation, were under the supervision of Mesdames Primmer, J. Clark, James Gudsell, Blackburne, Jeff, Culverhouse, Wilcox, and Biggs, and M>sses Cowper, Millichamp, Clark, Moriarty, Robinson, Hewson (2), and Allen. The concert was opened by a well played pianoforte solo, "Martha*," by MUs Amy Clark. The Diamond Jubilee serenaders, under Mr H. A Gates, contributed several items, all being sung with excellent expression. The duet "To the woods," by Mesdames Blackburne and Biggs, was very acceptable,, aad was" loudly applauded. Mis^ SJayratt's*voice was heard to advantage In ** The Raft," her end'ore 'piece '"Summer showers" being equally successful. " The children's home " and "Trusting" were tastefully rendered by Tinwald's popular vocalißts— Misses Ne,wel^ and Clark. The solos of MJsaes' : Esther an 4 BAinnie Range? were sung With much sweetness, and were accorded hearty applause. Quartets by Mrs Gates Miss Fsther Gates, Mr Gates and M r Ward, and a duet by Miss Ethel and Mr Gates was the cause of much merriment, Mr Gordon gave a skilfully played cornet solo which was greatly admired, it being one of the beat items of the evening. Messrs Brooking and Gordon contributed several popular soogs during the evening. The programme concluded with " God save the Queen." At the conclusion of the ooncert the Rev*. 4, Blackburn thanked all. who had helped to make the gathering » success, specially j mentioning Mrs Claridge, Mr Gates and the j Ashburton performers. He also paid a high compliment to the Tinwald ladies who had > been indefatigable in their effo-*; \ ot fche success of fch* *;; an d con oerb. It was seven years since they had such a gathering \xt, stead of the usual garden party, but Iheir hopes were mare than realised by the ex cellent attendance. Before departing the performers were entertained with refresh ments. ' ' ■ ' ,:

COMMERCIAL.

METHVEN STOCK SALE.

j {By Oar Own Reporter). \ T ne „ BUl j mont hj y tm i e of itock ne]< j at | Methven on Thursday was very poorly j patronised both by buyers and sellers. In *ddit"m *<» * few head of cattle, horses, and I P>SB» fche yarding comprised only some 600 SfteeP *Dfs 40° l*mbs. An absence of com petition characterised the aale, the only line worth mentioning being one of 191 hoggets, j m wool» wm°h were knocked down to Mr J. > ton _ab *ls ld' 52 fat 6W«» sold from \b * bd ]° 5" ««■ !"• »» horses that were offered proved to be unsaleable, none of them changing hands. In cattle, also, the prices we. re J"* Iow» «• highest price reached being £4 for a well-bred roan cow, calved ci B ht *eek *« *old, „bv *£t W. Morton, on account of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, to Mr O'Connor. Ten young pigs fetched from 7e 6d to 9s 3d. The auctioneers present were—Mr Curtis, on behalf of Mr David Thomas; Mr J. Bland, for Hanmer and Graves; end Mr W. Morton,- for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Asociation~By Electric Telegraph— Wbllington, November 25 The Council met at 230 p.m. hills passed * * , The Public School Teuciie'rs Incorpora tion and Court of .Appeal J»ct Amend-, ment Bill, and the Otago Harbour Board Loans Consolidation Act Amendment BiD passed their final stages. EDUCATION BOARDS ELECTION BILL. The Education Boards Election Bill was recommitted, and an amendment inserted providing that the result of an election shall be published in a paper published in the district. The Bill was reported as amended. The Council adjoarned at 3.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, November 25 The House mcc at 2 30 p.m. THE BANKING BILL. The Premier replying to Captain Russell said that the Banking Bill had finally passed the Cabinet that day. JJVSINE3S OF THE HOUSE. I On the motion of the Premier it was agreed that on Monday, the 29th November, and for the remainder of the session, the House eit on Mondays at 7.30 p m. for the transaction of Government business. The Premier moved that after Tuesday, the 30th November, the House sit on Tues days and Thursdays at 11 a.m. After a discussion the debate was ad journed till the 7th December. THE OLD AGE PENSIONS WLL. The Old /ig« Pensions Bill was further considered in Committee.

Clause 8. —Persons entitled to pensions. To the provision exempting from the re ceipt; of pension any person whose yearly income exceeds £34, Mr Sligo moved an addition, and " any superannuation allow ance from any society or corporation up to £26 per annum." He explained that the object of this was not to deprive any man in a friendly society of any allowance realised by hits own thrift in addition to his pension. A lengthy discussion ensued, the majority of those who spoke contending that savings of all kinds should be taken into consider ation as well as friendly societies' annuities. Mr Taylor moved to report progress in order that he might move to refer the Bill to a Select Committee. It was, he said, apparently a hopeless task to draft a Bill in a full House,

The Premier said that it would be unwise to refer the Bill to a committee, as it would mean stopping the Bill proceeding. Since the Bill had been committed there had been a determined attempt to prevent it passing. There bad been close on 400 speeches made on the Bill, and any ordinary mind must see that this was done with the intention of blocking the passage of the Bill. Captain Russell asked how long the Pre mier was allowed to speak- The Chairman said that as the Premier waa in charge of the Bill he could speak as long as he liked. The Premier said that Captain Russell was endeavouring to gag him. Captain Russell said that the Premier was deliberately stating what was untrue. The Premier moved that the words be taken down.

The motion was agreed to. The Speaker took the chair, and asked Captain Russell to explain. This he did, but refused to withdraw the statement objected to.

The Speaker then asked Captain Russell to withdraw from the Chamber, which he did.

The Premier explained, and moved that the House regrets that the member for Hawke's Bay has not thought fit- to with draw the expression. The House adjourned at 5 30 p m. The Houss resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie moved an amend ment to the Premier's motion to tho effect that while the Houxe recognised that it was the duty of a member to withdraw any ex pression ruled out of order by the Speaker, in the case of the member for Hawke's Bay, the provocation was sucu as to warrant the House in not proceeding further in the matter. He paid that the Premier deserved a certain amount of blame, and should share it with the leader of the Opposition. The Hon. Mr McKenzje said that if the amendment was agreed to, it would be impossible to conduct the public business in a decorous manner.

A debate ensued, in which Messrs Massey, Crowther, Hogg, Richardson, La wry, Buchanan, R. Thompson, Pirani, McGowan, J. Allen, J. Hutchison, Flat man, Wason, Sligo, Carson, Wilson, Carncross, Harries, Duncan, Stevens, Taylor, Morrison, Smith, R. McKeniie, Keliy, Gilfedder, and Steward generally explained he circumstances under which the incident arose, and expressed opinions on the action of Ciptain Russell and the Premier.

Ultimately Mr Mackenzie's amendment was lost by 36 to 27.

Mr Rolleston moved an addition to the Premier's motion to the effect that Mr Seddon on overhearing the remark made by Captain Russell to the Chairman of Com mit roes had made a remark respecting Captain Russell which was not justified by what he overheard.

This was negatived by 36 to 27. The debate was continued by Messrs G. Hutcheson, Ward, Fraser, Montgomery, and Monk.

In reply the Premier said that he had no option but to move the motion which had been discussed that evening, though he had never moved a motion with greater pain; It was simply a motion of whether the authority of the Speaker was to be upheld or not, and he denied that he had been actuated by vindicitive motives in moving the motion. The latter had been made a party one, which was unusual when the upholding of the dignity of the House was involved. On a division the motion was agreod to by 36 to 26.

Captaja Russell said he regretted that he. had been compelled to disobey the order of the Chairman of Committees. In extenu ation he said that the statement made, by the Premier had previously strained his Parliamentary credence ajtd to-day it snapped. The Preir,far a-s remark had been most offensive and rested on no foundation. The premier said he had had a painful duty to perform, and he had sincerely thought that Captain Russell had intended to stop his speech. He "moved that the resolution just passed be not entered in the Journals of the House,

Agreed to. Captain Russell, expressed his appreciation of the kindness of the House. The House adjourned at 1.40 a.m.

CHRISTCHRCH WOOL SALES

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Cubistchukoh, November 26. The opening wool sale of the season commenced this morning, when catalogues cemprisiug about 9750 bales were offered. There was the usual attendance of buyers. Most of the farmers' parcels of wool were in a dirty condition, owing to the dry season and the prevalence of high nor'west winds, and this affected prices considerably. Clean bright strong wools and, fine orossbreds and merinos were in the best demand, all faulty lots being neglected. The best prioe obtained in the morning was 7£d for crossbred, and j merino was passed up to 6|d. Allowing for the difference in condition, orossbreds were a to a ld lower than at the opening sale last year, but merinos showed little or no alteration in values.

WILLIAMSON AND MUSGROVE'S LATEST ATTRACTION.

Messrs Williamson and Musgrove, the well-known Australian amusement caterers, will send one of their latest importations to this town, for one night only, on Thursday evening next, December 2, which will be the first appearance here of the eminent English comedian Mr Harry Paulton, and the briiliant comedienne Miss Alma Stanley, supported by a specially selected company of Australian.artistes. Mr Paulton and Miss Stanley arrived in Australia under contract to Messrs Williamson and Musgrove only a few months ago, and have since been received with great success in the Australian sitiee. Mr Harry Panlton's long connection with the Alhambra, Strand, and other London theatres, may probably be well known to visitors to the Old Country. As principal comedian to the best West End theatres in the English metropolis, his services have been in continuous demand, and consequently it vas on y after protracted negotiations, several times deferred, that Mr George Musgrove succeeded, on behalf of hie firm, in inducing Mr Paulton to make a six months' colonial tour, which, up to the present, has been a most brilliant sneeets. Miss Alma Stanley, who accompanies Mr Paulton from England, is also in the enviable position of being the most sought after comedienne at present on the English stage. An artiste of magnificent physique, brilliant, and beautiful, her name in tbe cast of the programme of any London or New Fork theatre has hitherto always been a sure "draw." A splendid company of artistes supports these "stars," whose advent to this town is a most important event in the annals of local theatrical matters. In addition to the attraction of these excellent artistes there will be the further one of the production of a new play, the farcical comedy, "My friend from India," which has met with conspicuous success wherever played, being described as " the funniest and merriest comedy ever staged." Only one night can be devoted to this town, and we shall be greatly disappointed if the Oddfellows' Hail on that night is not filled to ovei lowing. The plan for reserved seats will be on view at Mr H. M. Jones' on Monday,

Fatal Railway Accident.

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph-.

j Dunedin, November 26 Kenneth Kennedy, about sixty years of age, a farmer at Henley, was found dead in Caversham tunnel this morning. He had been at the show yesterday, and it is presumed was returning home by one of the evening trains and fell off the platform. He had been latterly milking for the Henley dairy factory. The body was found by te* surfacemen in making their early mors^ngr inspection.

A Sad Relic of the Poverty Bay Massacre

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—

Gisboenjb, November &? Some bushmen employed felling; »mh at Te Arai discovered the skele'«ene of a woman and child in a hollow kahikate* tree, close to a small lake.. The native* in the vicinity oan give no information of anyone being missing, and it is presumed that the remains may be those of a woman and child, who in trying to eeeape at that time of the native troubles in Poverty Bal last their way in the bush.

The Athletic and Swimming Clubs' Sports.

j The adjourned meetings of the Athletic and Swimming Clubs were by mutual agree ment brought off yesterday, afternoon in the Domain. The weather was anpropitious, ac a strong nor'-wester was blowing, and in consequence the proposed bicycle racing we* postponed. The following is a brief aocoeat of the prooeedings :— 150 Yakds Fiat Handicap. B. Amos, 15yds ... j A. Wilkie, 7yds ... "H ]" 2 The following also started-W ; Steward! scr, S, Dixon syds, J. Clayton 20yds, A. Gates 12yds. Amos showed that the handi capper had under-estimated his powers by wincing all tbe way with a lot in hand. 880 Yakds Flat Handicap: A. Wilkie, 25yds ... I C. E.Smith,scr ... .„ ... 2 Also started—W. V, Thieleacr,!. Baigent 15yds, E. Willis 30yds, A. Gates 40yds r C. Willis 40yds, J. W. Brown 45yds, and B. Amos 50yds. -r- Amos led off at a good bat, and kept bis position for a time. Entering the last turn C. Willis was in command, hut Smith made a fine effort which deserved ! success Wilkie, however, was equal to.snet occasion, and entered the last 50 yard& test; in front of the scratch man and waning with great gameness won by about, a, foot in the fast time of 2.12| sec, A good many persons present thought that owing to the high wind blowing, the time must have been considerably more than that given by. Mr Jesson, who acted as timekeeper. The next ewent* were the swimming handicaps, which resulted as under. 3$ Yakds Handicap—First H-y^. R. Upton, laec .... ... * H. Curtis, lsec ,„ .„ fcl* g ; Time—2l^ sees. Second Heat. E. McTigua, «t?c t x H. N. Anderson, 3 sees ... "* 2J Time—2o§ sees. FinaX E. McTigne ..^ f Upton k .. m ]] w ' iv 2 And/ejjfta t r >M ; M Jf Time—2l& sees. 50 Yard* Handicap. Page, 2secs I McKinney, ssf.es ... ._ — 2 Time—443 smb. Messrs Harrison and Snodgrass acted stt' judges and Mr G. Jesson as starter, MV 0. W. Steward officiating as timekeeper,

METHVEN.

!(By our qwa reporter.) A sale of w^tk in aid- of the funds of the Wegleyan circuit was held at Methven on Thursday last in Mr Morgan's store, which he kindly lent for the occasion. The sale was opened by Mrs D. Cameron, who grape-. fully referred to the spirit of unijjy which had characterised the e^orte, made in the district to meet tha current expenses of the oirc.u.u. The stalls were laden with a large variety of work of all kinds, parcels of snoods for sale having been sent in from almost every part of the district. The refreshment staii was very inviting, being covered with good things. Various games enlivened the proceedings, including a shooting gallery, galvanic battery, etc., also a well-fuinished Christmas-tree. In the evening a very successful concert was giv^n,. in which ail the leading amateurs, oi the' district took part, assisted by one or two from Ashburton, among the items of tjb§ entertainment were tableau ytywni-s representing; M Rock of Ages" (Misses Rands and Duff), with »Ohg j "Olivary" ; " Faith, Hope, and fjliarity " (Misses Anderson, Hibbs, and Clark), w*tjbJ sacred song; and ** Xh%e fishers^ all of' whigh. were illuminate^ with limelight managed by the. Rev. J. R. Clark. We j have a'lre^djf. nutioed' from time to time the , 4 u<3cesß which has attended the efforts of Mr ' Jlark in ministering to the spiritual needs, ■)i his widely-extending circuit, and. tft t&». [nob that a large measure of hj| suwiess h iue to his keeping in touch with the human side of his Pock, in taking au active part in ;rickefc, lawn tennis, swimming, etc., and ihe 'successful issue of the present sale of rork and entertainment largely duf to bis jfforts,

tfHI MBBVBTiW GVAKmmt FRIDAY, NOVEMBEB 26, 1897.



___ Business Notices, _ TORESI D E N T S BUILDING & FURNISHING. XX7E BEG respectfully to announce that we have received, per S.S. " lonic " and "Mataura," ysry heavy shipments for our HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING Depart ment, via:— SHEETINGS OURTAINS CARPET SQUARES, PILLOW COTTONS QUILTS HEARTHRUGS TOWELS TOILETS OILCLOTHS r- TILINGS MUSLINS LINOLEUMS IN the FANCY DEPARTMENT we are showing a fas assortment of new FABRICS, GLOVES, and HOSIERY, direct from the Leloestsr Mills; also some veiy choice goods in Jet Trimmings, including the new Zouaves, Boleros, and Skirt Ornaments, and an endless variety of Black and Colored Gimps. NEW SHIPMENTS OF Dresses, Straws, Mantles. & Cuts of Samples HOSIERY, at LANDED COST. MITCHELL & TURNER.



SPECIAL LINES. —Special Purchases.— 1 A I)OZEN Ladies* Hats, in Fancy Straws and Sailors Half£Price. Usual Prices—ls «3d to 8s 6d, Special Prices~Od to 3s lid. NEW PATTERN CRETTONNES, Sd per Yard. Usual Price—Tr^d, ALL LINEN TABLINGS FOB ll^d. Usual Price-Is 3d. FOR 1* 3d. Usual Price—lH Bd. WHITE TURKISH TOWELS 3sd EACH. WONDERFUL VALUE. LADIES* HEMSTITCHED°~HANDKERCHIEFS &» lid per Dozen. Usual Price—4s «3d, PRINTS, NAINSOOKS, PLISSE CREPONS, At Lowest Prices. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & 0 L O^T H I|B"B, TANORED STREET.



[Telephone No 80. S. SALEK. WATCH JREPAIRS. JUST RECEIVED from Rotherham's and Erhardt's factories, a large stock of Jthe Separate Parts" for these well known |watches, Also for all other English and American Watches Having'bought largely at a considerable discount for^epot'oash CHARGES FOE REPAIRS ARE CORRESPONDINGLY REDUCED. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALL JJSWJBLLEBY R&PAIXSS, WA.-TCJM: AUSFAIRB, At CIjOCH 13fcIS.l?i\.HCISf In a| BBLIABLI MANNER is a feature at >^ # O Xjl JLi Jt!i j&l. )0 9 THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. BAST STBIET.



H.« M. TONES. PIANOS, PIANOS, from £20 to £73 10s. ORGANS, ORGANS, from £l& 10s to £45. Oash or terms, monthly payments. LAWN TENNIS m& CRICKETING MATERIAL from J, Wisden's and Sons. CROQUET, CROQUET. FISHING TACKL& booksTbooks. Latest Novels, Reward and Presentation Books, Poets, and Theologioal and Religious Works, Bibles, Prayers, and Hymnals, STATIONERYriTAIIONEBI. Latest Designs in Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, Plain and Commercial Stationery, Account Books, Pocket and Memorandum Books, Letter Books, and OF*r»e Requisites. " Albums, Writing Desks and Cases, Work Boxes, fodiea' Bags, Companions, Dressing Cases, Photo Frames, and Purses. Electroplated Glass and Fancy China Ware. Toys in great Variety, Dolls, Dolls Dolls, in wood, China, wax, rubber, rag, and composition. SCHOOLS SUPPLIED WITH ALL REQUISITES. H. M.~~JONES. j



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Public Notices. j 1 THE SEW ZEALAND I i CLOTHING FACTORY iOR j TeTIOE GOOL SUMMER CLOTHING. Light fancy Alpaca Coats .«. ... lis 6d Black Alpaca Coats 12s 6d China Silk Goats; 12* 6d Sateen Coats ... ... 6s 6d Holland Coats ... «. 6b Od Light fancy washing Vests from 7s 6d ' Light fancy washing Trousers ... 12s 6d Light fancy Tennis Suits 12s 6d Light fancy Tennis Shirts from 4s 6d A. G. BARTON, MANAGEK,



TITE are now offering some very SPECIAL LINES IN DRESS GOODS. Exceptionally low prices quoted for completed costumes. »JSK WINDOWS. Tweed Costumes complete from ... 20» A Grand Lino of Boys Colonial Tweed I Knicker Suits, sizes 1 to 13, these we start from 4s lid por Suit. WORTH DOUBLE. SPECIAL VALUE IN MEN'S TWEED SUITS. A really good suit for ... SOs *3d We are offering some wonderfully Cheap \ lines in all Departments. Ashburton Drapery Company.



TN THANKING the PUBLIC for the liberal way in which they patro nised ray GENUINE SALE, I beg to announce that the premises are now CLOSED j l [ ' To prepare for the| FINAL Clearing Bale, ) i TO BE HELD BY Messrs Friedlander Bros., ON Saturday, 27th w»t.



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Churchf ServicesT ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCh Ashburton. FRIDAY-Sbort Service, 7.30 p.m. j Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Confirmation Class (special) 2.30 p.m. vSUN DA Y*!eß VICES. B.3o—Holy Communion* 11 a.m.—Morping Prayer. 3 p.m.-BEAFIELI>. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer, REV T. A. HAMILTON.



M E H. B BYANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LIMITED.. 'notice.



IV|"ESSRS HANMER & GRAVES have THIS DAY been appointed as our Local Agents for the Ashburton County. Policy holders will please communicate with them on aU bj^ginesg relating to renewals or any other matters in oeaneotioa with the Society. (Signed) ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary, Wellington. E. G. YOpM, •DJstriiQb Agent for Canterbury. 11 156 Most jL(©liul>le



Auction Sales To-morrow* Mr D. Thomas, at the Arcade—Sale of horses at 12 o'clock. Messrs Friedlander TJros., Ltd., at West Street Mart—i Sale of privileges of Ashburton Racing Club at 11.30 ; great c exdng sale of groceries and general merchandise on the premises of Mr Henry Zander at 1 o'clock.



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