The Ashburton Guardian.

roj,. xvm. no. 4^96

Ashburtois : Thursday, September 16, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PENJSY

Current Topics.

RUSSIAN FACTORY LAW.

Ticterksttng particulars are to band," «»ya the Daily Newt, « regarding tha new faotory law in, h usaia, providing for the maximum working day. The j law, which cornea into operation on ! January 1 next, is the outcome of the | frequent factory strikes that have [taken place in recent ysars in St. Petersburg and other large towns. Hitherto limitation of the hours of labor has existed only in the cage of boys and girls under 15 years of age. These have been permitted to work for eight hours only in every 24, excluding Sundays and holidays. In some cases the working day has extended to 14, 15, and even 16 hours. The new law restricts night work to eight hours. In the case of day work the hours must not exceed ll£, and on Saturdays and days preceding holidays 10 hours. On Sundays and the 14 annual holidays no work is to be done. These general rules are subject, of course, to modifi cations, and in certain trades workmen may be employed on Sundays and holidays, but the time must be made up to them on other d<vys. The autho rities must, however, in each instance be informed of such agreements. Workmen who are not Christians will be free on days kept as sacred by their confession. Overtime will be allowed should it be proved to be necessary, but detailed regulations on this point have yet to be worked out."

AMERICAN PENSIONS.

A volume has just appeared, entitled '• America and the Americans, from a French Point of View," which con tains some interest ing particulars re garding the American pension list, It is pointed out that in the United States, 970,524 persons, or nearly one in 67 of the population, are dividing between them a pension fund amount ing, in round numbeji to £28,000,000 sterling, a sum which is actually £3,000,000 in excess of the annual in terest of the national debt of Great Britain. This army of tax-eaters is supposed to be composed of men who fought in the great civil war j but the remarkable thing is, that the faster the real veterans die off, and the greater the interval of time which elapses between now and then, the more numerous da the pensions become. In 1880j 15 years after the close of the war, there were 250,800 of them receiviug rather more than £2,000,000 sterling per annum ; but 30 years after that memorable event; their numbers had nearly quadrupled, and the total amount disbursed had grown to 14 times the original sum, being " almost one-half of the total value of the ex ports from the United States to Great Britain," their b;>sf customer. "As a culossal piece of political extravagance," observes the writer, "this surpasses anything ever drcamfd of in the history of nations up to this time." la fact, only an enormously -wealthy people could bear such a burden with out feeling it. Only a community absorbed in the pursuit- of money, and so good humoured that they acquiesce in political evils that would excite a roar of indignation in England, and a revolution in Paris, would tolerate so palpably scandalous a state of things But it is submitted to, much as the rapacious tyranny of " Boss " Tweed and of his gang of thieves wag sub mitted to for years in the city of New York.

ANOTHER AMERI CAN FOR THE PEERAGE.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle it appears that whatever may be the aspirations of William Waldorf Astor, one thing seems to be certain, and that is, that a ducal coronet is to fall to the lot of hia eldest daughter. It is rumored in the drawing rooms of Belgravia and May fair that the young Duke of Manchester is a suitor for Miss Astor's hand. If this engagement materialises into an announcement, and then into a wedd ing, there will be a ceremony such as London has not seen for many days. The young Duke of Manchester is but 20 years old. His mother was formerly Miss Oonauelo Yzuaga, of New tfork, a noted beauty. The position of William Walford Astor in London society is one that hag never before been occupied by an American. Mr Astor is in the Prince's "own "set, and this gives him a passport into the most exclusive coterie of the kingdom. Bis position wa3 assured to hini when (he i Prince of Wales consented to bo Mr ■ Astor'B guest at Oiivedon and remain over night there. This was in June last, and now Mr Astor's position ia unassailable, Among his v friends with titles" h<3 numbers the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Earl and Countess of Cairington, the Earl and ©ountess of* Yarborough, and many others. Miss Pauline Astor is about 17, and has the olive complexion and lustrous eyes of her mother, who was Mary Paul, daughter of William Paul, of Philadelphia. She died at Oliveden on-Thitaes on December 22, 1892.



-hipping. f 11H ifl J&fcfljKyt NBW ZEALAND •^j^^^pSHIPPING OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerififo & Plymouth, Bent Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongarlro 4163 Wellington Sept, 2 RmUm 6127 — Sept. 30 Rimntaka 4515 — Nor. 25 Kalkoura 4507 — Dec. 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par tioulara on application. For farther particulars apply to fKIBDLANDEB BROS., Ltd. Agent*, Aahburtoa, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION~~* COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. .tki T|OYAL MAIL STEA »<fiK«K. •*■*■' MERS, with superior .jLQ^^b^ aceoramodatlonforall classes *^*^^^™ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tone Commander From Date. Gothic .7730KidIey ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6228 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .„ — Sept. 20 lonic ..,4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 "" CARGO STEAMiis] ~^ Maori ... 520QvMoffatt ... Well'c July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari... 3583 Levack ... — Matataa... 5320 Holmes ... — Pakeha .... 4331 Prosaer . — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. LjMIOK STEAMSHIP COMPANY ' OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: Fop Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays' NOTE-—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Fioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland —• Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. IERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. MUSICAL. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOTOHTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OAKD MRS A fi fiLARIDGE, A.Ay. V/LARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON* Terms on Application. [a card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rfIEACHER OF TEE VIOLIN. Saundbes' Buildings, Ashbarton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS TDOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVBLOOK StBBBS, AfeBBTJRTON. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Papila prepared for Trinity College JSxarainationß. _ OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab hia' Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. PUBLIC NOTICE. TTvON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign JL/ travellers" at) the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground, 7 191 tfOTICJB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING JL COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauliog, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gects'i'oTVE material made up. W, PAULING, Manager



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will b« CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. | EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. WHEELBAND'S ~~ PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE, riIHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS X ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con tact) with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials hare been received from the Hon. J. B. Aoland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Abhburton Domain), and from many others, some of whioh can be seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific may be had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash barton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEELBAND, 123 Nurseryman, Temuka. TUST Received, a Consignment of the O Celebrated "NEW YORK" LEVEE WATCHES. ONLY JLOs 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Aahburton,. Baker Bros. TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Class Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 E. F. LEWIS, HAMPSTEAD, IS PREPARED to Cure Hams or Bacon by his well-known process, either I PALE CURE OR SMOKED. Terms on application. 9 23 TYPEWRITING OFFICE. Arcada Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213 a M. GRAHAM. ____________ GREAT EAENESS SALE. TO FARMERS*AND OTHERS. T7IINDING myself Overstocked, and to JL? make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ! I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BK IDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. REMEMBER: SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONlfi MONTH ONLY. , JAMES PATTERSON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Ttonkr's. 8188 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES | TO a. T. PARK, MOUNOJ SOMSfiS,



I WANTED, SHEEP FEED. T HAVE A CLIENT who wants Grazing for 2000 HOGGETS or mOM> Apply to D, THOMAS. = PCJRE~SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEAMNG PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 441bg to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|ibs to 16ilbs to the bushel j also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBDRTON. WOOL, WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TwINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER," " SWIFTS « SINGER," « TRIUMPH, AND " A TALANTA » CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Ham Had More Genuine s»ncces»ei I'lian any other Oyele lit the World and f^till lieigrns Supreme, WE ARE THE "WOELD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," THE HIGHEST GRADE .*"■ ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, Georgb Street, DUNEDIN. SHEAKMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. -= 15,000 z=z '•ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTINGKREQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned iniide. REPAIRS ARU A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315 SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the Urge increase in tbia branch of our businees, we have found it accessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patternß and most approved, designs in all classes of, SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc OUR Mr R. Murbat having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experienqe of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacle* and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot he adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also ha.c Spectacle* fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT ;CURLED BXOBB, for riding, or meohanios at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSBB, (epiiri Neat mi Strong



SPRING, 1897. WE HATE NOW ON SALR OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK OF GARDEN & FARM SEEDS, from the Well-known Firms of ARTHUR YATES A CO. AND NIMMO& BLAIR, and can offer the Beat Assortment in Town, ranging from 1 d per packeb. We can also supply the following lines of Seed Potatoes:—Early Rose, Beauty ot Bach, and Ruby Red. Cabbage Plants on order. Garden Tools of all descriptions, includ ing Spades, Digging Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Pruning Tools, Hedge Clippers, Galvanised Watering Cans, Galvanised Water Barrows, Syringes, Pumps, Hose, eto. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade, Ashburton FOR "SALE, THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. j Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. P. AND H. STEEL. PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns and get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops in Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say that Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the works of F. &H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTON. Ask Any on© "fTTHO HAS A GARDEN IF THI W QUALITY OF MV SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. O Packets for Is. ■■ FLOWER SEEDS—I 3 Packeta Is. ' Ghooae your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable in price. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Barly Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Ashleaf, etc., from Papanui. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Beet Brands of TEA lower still. Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, eto. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfully returned for any article not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. ~ SEEDS. SEEDS. TjiOß PRESENT SOWING. "I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. "I r\ TONS COW GRASS. pz TONS WHITE CLOVER. p* TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. jsr TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Garters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 OABBAGB PLANTS. J. SEALY&CO. 9 75 Wanted. WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Gooda, Millinery, and Mantlea to arrive per s.s. Aotea, September 6th ANTED KNOWN-^French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d; worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A, Orr's cheap sale. 7 49 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bros. TY^ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain TT Sale now on. Come early. Ohil dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. TITANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T f Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in tha optical lint »t <3 6Uit«ir'p, Qptioi**,



Wanted. IB EARD n. man say that you got wonder ful vaiu* tor tittle money, at Mellor's I Cheap Boot Sale. OEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllqr'B JIX Stock-tftkiug Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'« your timß to buy. ANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual prio« ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English coat—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 WANTED Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and 1 Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.—Mitch El LAND Turnhr. B"E V I L L E Oranges tor Marmalade. Mandrins, Ripe Bananas, etc—H. A Flower, Fruiterer and Confectioner. TTTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Ti Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. SPECIAL PUROHASE-A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. WANTED KNOWN-The way the ' young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy. their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. ' 6 120 WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid! To Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said> NEW Journals —Young -Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's .Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Anderson's, East street, Ashburton. 8 143 FTIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely | toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'e. WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., Eaßt Street. TTTANTfcD Known, the door? and it windows sue lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. LADIEb'~CAPES, Jackets, and Macin toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers o remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now cm. YOUNG MEN—Write to mo for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves, —Professc a R. R. Hermann, Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourue. 880 LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning j ourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a'large stock of VViiiter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leathtr used. Repairs done at once ab the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash * urtoo 3 5 WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; bscecurtains, from 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—At A. Orr's ©heap sale. 743 ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap sale. 7 44 TTTANTED Known, in fourteen days I T V intend to sell 1000 pain of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same aa Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a home. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flower, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 163 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathiog, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5a lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin. l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d,—Andrew Orr's Great Sale., ' 8 18. WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 43 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 XUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s O lid, -usually 8a 9d.— Mkllor's Z?a andia Boot Store. HE RECORD SAL A.— Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcohn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina foreß at great reductions to reduce quanti ties before stock-taking. WANTED KNOWN. - Ladles' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 742 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap ab Meiaqr's Zealand!* Boot Store. t |



I Henry Stephenson '! HBNRY STEPHENSuN, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods plaoed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent; Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. ~Dlli~K DELICIOUS™" ■GBKaOREw PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS STRATHMORE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. s UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE undi FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmoee Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt}, Christ -6 135 church. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every Jpair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET) MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. fTIHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashbutton Public to ive wonderful value for little money. QTOOK Taking Sale.—French Serges U KJ Od, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress *"••*•. 10J4. worth Q>»b]!«.-W. K.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT- BCILDIN AND I INVESTMENT SOCIETY. fXK and after Thursday, the 7fch day of ,\J January, 1897, this Office will bo CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF ! HOLIDAY, OK THURSDAY, inatead of SATUEDAf, BDWA^D STEPHENS.