Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1897. Local and General.

Mr Corrie Johnston is to leoture on •' Christ's coming" in the Orange Hall to-morrow afternoon at 3, and preach at (3 p.m. Mr W. H. Collier, whose establishment it ''The Corner" has always presented great attraction? to the fair sex, announces ffyajb he has just op?nesi Uj? a large asßort weipt^ljdpring goods. The new Ri|te Qqmnmy in Christchurch is an accomplished fapb, Fifty-five mem bora signed last night, and the 6f£cers pro- | posed were Mr W. T Charlewood 'for I •uptain, and Captain Marciel for lieutenimt. At half-past seven last evening rain began to fall, and continued more or less heavily till about nine o'clock, when the shower passed away ; not, however, before tji* jtsifl had given the ground a welcome surface soafeinj;, Jhe final rflhearaftlior^Q-.morrow'a Sunday Sohdfl anniversary aervWs aji the jßarjng Square CSreh was held laetnighl, 9>nsjbls conductor, Mr Pe'^chey, h»B good reason to be gratified at the excellent; reaulfci of his patient and painstaking training. About two hundred voices will render bright, spirited melodies at each service to-morrow, and a small but efficient orchestra will be utilised. The church is to be decorated, and the whole arrangements auger well for 10 »ttr»stjye and jateresfcing ffitir«i> '

The attention of sporting men is directed to the Ashburton Trotting Club's programme which is published on our first page, A liberal bill of fare is provided, and owners are invited to patronise the Club, who are sparing no expense to make the meeting a thoroughly successful one. Mr Herring does not admire the way in which the gorge in the riverbed has been burned. The work was done by day labor, and Mr Herring has been watching its pro gress. He is not now as fleet as he once was, bub he is quite sure that had hy his two legs as he once had them, he would burn as much riverbed gorse in a day as the men he saw at work did in a week. 3he talented amateur company—"The Nor' West Minstrels—gave a final concert and entertainment in the Town Hall, Rakaia, last night. The programme was entirely new, and the attendance was a record one for the district. All the numbers were good, and deserved the applause accorded. During the performance there was a nice rain and this somewhat told against the attendance at the ball held afterwards in the Oddfellows' Hall, but all present seemed to enjoy a very pleasant dance. A novel and unexpected developement in the science of street lighting compelled the Nelson City Council to call for fresh tenders. Two tenders were received, one for £150 a year, the work to be done, according to the specification, with the aid of three horses. But another tenderer offered to do the lighting for £104 a year, substituting bicycles for horses. Ihe council and city surveyor were struck by the feasibility and economy of the idea; but, as the specifications stipu lated for a horse service, it was resolved to reconsider the matter, with fresh tenders. The JFress tells the following story:—A Kaiapoi resident on Monday, who was inspecting the hatch out of fifteen Leghorn eggs under a Langshan hen, found fourteen of the chicks out, but the fifteenth egg was apparently addled. Having cleared the shells from the nest and shied the bad egg at a post twenty feet away, which it fortu nately missed, the owner went to some other occupation, but on passing No. 15 gave it a vigorous kick. As the shell did not crack he proceeded to operate upon it otherwise, whereupon a chick started up with a pleasant chirrup, and, restored to the brood, is now doing well. The shell was an eighth of an inch thick, so it was no wonder-No. 15 was kept a prisoner. Some remarkable statements were made before the Royal Commission on the Liquor Laws by Mr Riley, of Leicester, a gentle man of experience in homes for female inebriates. He considered 30 per cent of female drunkenness to be traceable to grocers' licenses, which favored the habit of secret drinking amongst women of the middle aud higher-middle classes. After giving a sad instance of domestic disaster, which had occurred to a highly-connected lady thus given to inebriate habits, he explained that women in good positions often obtained drink on the sly at railway stations and even in ihe large hotels. This evidence, he said, did nbt relate to any particular part of the country; the evil existed in every direction. President Kruger some time ago ordered a state coach to be built for him in London and it has been sent to the docks for ship' menfc to South Africa. The carriage is of the old chariot style, being on C springs from snakei attached to the body of the. vehioJe—a decidedly original idea—and is painted black and vermillion, picked out with thin white lines which throw up the colours. The hammercloth is pale blue, with the arms of the South African Republic in silver on either side, the same also prominently painted on the doors. The interior which, chariot like, only has seats for two, is lined with light blue satin, aud iv each of the four corners of the roof is an eagle in solid silver, about lOin in heiyht. The missive silver lamps are also crowned with similar eagles, A team of six or eight horses will be required for the Transvaal President's English coach, which is said to have cost something like £7000. A repent visitor to Aby»aiaia says that that country ja $ land of plenty and cheap oesa. You may buy chipkena for ten a penny, and milk is to be had for the asking. Butter costs about threepence a pound, and a-flood sheep from, half a dollar to three dollars. The price of cowa, it ia true, has gone up, bub horses may be got for three dollars. The precious beast in the land of Menelek is the mule. To get a good mule you must pay from ten to fifty dollars Bread ought not to be expensive with wheat at lesa than 14s 6d for 2,2001b. Coffee is plentiful, but sugar is unknown except in the private gardens of princes, where it is grown to please the women. The vine is to be found everywhere, though the natives have not yet learned the art of making wine; fruits of all kinds grow in abundance, and tobacco of fair quality abounds. The County Council were waited upon yesterday by four officers of the A. and V. Association on the subject of the proposed re-grantiag of the police reserve to the latter body. A report appears elsewhere But out of the interview will probably come an improvemnt in the furnishing of the Chamber. There are just enough chairs ia the Council Chamber for the members, the clerk, the engineer, and the reporters, so that when a deputation comes upon the scene the clerks have to "fly ronnd" in search of theneceesary sittingaccommodation, requisitioning all the other offices in the building. Mr Johnston has noticed this "scooting round," and, not thinking it fitting to the dignity of the Council, moved that sufficient accommodation be provided in the Council Chamber. Somebody sug gested that suitable benches be placed along the walls, but any way Mr Johnston's motion was adopted. And none too soon. Several very important conferences and semi-public meetings have been held in the Chamber, and doubtless others will yet be held; and it has always been the case that there was a shortness of scats unless the Clerk kindly quartered on the furniture of his own house for the occasion. Even then gentlemen have been seen perched on the top of babies. But Mr Johnston's motion will put this all right in future. Sir, —A gentleman informed us a few days ago that sortie tailors make suita for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over '• for nothing 1" We frankly admit that we cinnot perform such impossible tricks as those " wizards of finance" profess. We ! have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ first class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends fiaye sjmply remarked-^" | want a suft like you nw}e for Mr ''^ ■■.'? 'Qur turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount j of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment, of new summer goods in all departments | and by recommend jpg only materials we van guarantee,"com bjried with good "fib, best workmanship and style,, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters.'' Customers requiring suits for the Shpw are respectfully invited tp favor us with thpjr orders, as early as possible as we have already a ''rush" of ordprs. in h^nd.— ObAIGHKAD & BJSBRYMASJ.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the oDinjojjs expressed ty our correspondents,)

THE RAILWAY RESERVE.

TQ "THE KpjfTCR, Sir, —There are none so blind as those that don't want to see. Councillor Collins must have bought all the Councillors and Mayor over, when he in allowed to have his boards and bricks right down to the river. Will this question never be settled ? W*fc» up Mr Scaly and settle this before you leave office.—l am, eto-j WxNf t#e Qthsu Eye. ,

THE SHOW GROUND.

Deputation to i the County Council

A deputation from the A. and P. Associa tion waited on the County Council yester day on the subject of the proposed exchange of the Association's reserve at Tinwald for the piece of land behind the Ashburton aaleyards known as the police reserve. The deputation consisted of Mr Thomas Taylor, President of the Association; Mr David Thomas and Mr George Leadley, vice presidents; and Mr Rudolph Friedlander, treasurer. Mr Taylor was the first speaker, and in introducing the subject on which the depu tation had appeared said that for several years past the Association had been ham pered to a great extent for want of room in the present show ground, and had been de terred from erecting buildings because they had no ground they could call their own. The Association had decided to ask the County to grant a portion of the saleyards ground in exchange for the section the Association held at Tinwald, so that what funds they were likely to raine could be spent in improving the ground. Members were not satisfied to expend money in show and other buildings on ground which was not their own, or held by an insecure title. The Trotting Club used the ground at present which the Association was applying for, and if the application were granted the Associa tion would be in a position to build on their ewn land ; but the building would Dot dis turb the Trotting Club. He understood the Council held the laud for the County, and as the interests of the Association were identical with those of the County, and all were working with the same aim—th« well fare of the agricultural and pastoral interests of the district—he hoped the request of the deputation would be granted. Mr Leadley said it was cot necessary for him to impress on the members of the County Council the importance of maintain taiuing the A. and P. Association, which was a very important thing in this district, and deserved all the support that could be given to it. As their President had said, the Association was hampered for want ot ground of their own. They had sotrie little money in hand, buc they did not think it wise to expend it unless on land in which they held some fixity of tenure; and on looking round they could not find any place ! better suited for the purposes of the Associa tion than the Police reserve, which adjoins the saleyards. He was sure the members of the County Council were men who had the welfare of the entire community at heart, and he put this request before them with the full and confident hope that they would do their best to meet the wishes of the As sociation. The Chairman (Mr C. J. Harper) said the matter, he feared, was doc in the hands of the County Council. The land was leb to the Saleyards Company, and the lease did not expire till 1903. Mr Leadley said they were quite aware of the lease, but they wished for an exchange of the reserve with all conditions attached as they are now, as they would do nothing till the term expired. Mr Taylor also said the Association were aware of the lease and its terms, and added that the Association had no desire to in any way interfere with che Saleyards Company. Mr Thomas said that in 1879 arrangements were made with the Saleyards Company by which the Association received a concession, enabling them to use the saleyards as a show ground. The Association now found the land to be too small for the requirements of their show which had become a very im portant one indeed, and looking round for ground on which they could erect suitable buildings when they were ready to do so, they could find nothing better than the police reserve. The most amicable relations subsisted between the Saleyards Company and the Associa tion, but the latter now asked the County Council to transfer the land with its existing arrangements, so that they could have a place they could call their own, as the Association had stood aside and with held their claim so that the land could be given to the Saleyards Company. The As sociation had no. reason for coming to the Council on this mission beyond the fact that the land used as a show ground was too I small, and no other place in the count.v was aB well suited for the Association's purposes as the police reserve was. They wou d work easily with both the Saleyarde Company and the Trotting Club, and the acquirement of the land by the Association need make no difference to the saleyards, a* it would be available for sale purposes just the same. Mr R. Friedlander said the Association was not in a position to go outside and pur chase a piece of ground, and so c,am,e on the miasiqn the Couupil now saw them. Mr Chapman here asked if the Association desired an exchange of the Tinwald reserve for the Police reserve ? Mr Friedlander said he did not know how the letter of the Secretary of the Association to the County Council was couched, and asked that it be read, which waß done, Mr Friedlander said £fye 4saQci&tion was not large in fjnanpe, and on consultation with his colleagues they had decided to ask that the Police reserve be made over to the Association, and not exchanged for the Tinwald reserve. They would have some fairly expensive buildings to erect if they were ever to accommodate their show re spectably ; and he would prefer that the little income from the Tinwald reserve should be retained to enable them to erect such buildings as would be a credit to the Association- The Chairman said the object for which the reserves were made were specified by the Government. The Council would go into the matter, but nothing could be done with the saleyards until the expiry of the lease in 1903. Mr Thomas said they had withdrawn the offer to exchange as they were not sure that they could legally make the exchange. lhe Chairman said that oe Ic/skrog back over the records he, found that the Police reserve was vested in the County Council for a cattle market. Mr Taylor said there was no difficulty at all in the way if the Council were satisfied. Any possible difficulty cp.uSd he got over by an Order in Council, or by passing a Bill through the House, Mr Chapman asked if the portion of the land applied for was the portion used by the Trotting Club, and nob the land used as sale yards? The Chairman said it was the land behind the saleyards, and the Clerk pointed the reserve out on the map. Mr Thomas said the reserve was applied for by the Council ia 187$ as a cattle market afc the instance ot the Association, who had tjieir eye on it for a show ground; but as the Saieyards Company required it all the. year round, and tho Association only once a year, the Association stood asid^eand allo.w^d. the Sjaleyards Company to eon^e |n, Mr Leadley aaicj thgt only question would b? that the'Uouncil would lose a small por tion of their annual revenue if the land were vested in the A. and P, Association. The Chairman said that at a later period of the Council's sitting, j^fter the routine business had been gone through,, the subject woulpj he considered. * Mr Taylor tendered his own and hja col leagues' thanks for the Council's courtesy, and thfl deputation withdrew.

When the matter came up for discussion in the Council, The Chairman said it leas a large question, and it would be some years before the lease would expire thab the Saleyards Company held. He felt they could do nothing until' they had consulted the Saleyards Company, The reserve had been vested in $he Qdunfeik aa aeafcU(e market;, and he was urdduhb as; to 'whether tjie transfer qould be made.' Then they would lose a revenue of 10a an acre, and the Association asked for the la,n<j as a free gift. There never bad. bee-, an friction at any t\ m ket«- en fc he Sal e yard^i racility had been given to the Ass,oc,ia,ti^n hy the Company to carry qso their s^owj and ha thought aa th,e question was large and important, it would he better to seek leg*l opinion, and hold over consideration, b thsj,; matter till next meeting, ' 'I Mr WiUiamaoa said that jo the early days the Tinwald people had secured eighteen acres of land for & show ground, the idea then being that the show would be held on that side of the river. Ib was soon found out, however, that it was useless to go over there with the show *i the population, wai"

on the Aahburton side of the river. The f Association could not very weH ask for * another show groaud, so they approached the County Council, and that body, backed by the Association, got the land vested in itself for a cattle market, and Set it to the Saleyarda Compauy on the understanding that the Association should use it for show ; purposes. The Council was really indebted fco the Association for the land, as but for them the Council would not have had it all, ' and really had no use for it, The Chairman had prepared a resolution dealing with the matter, but thought it better in view of the information just given by Mr Williamson as to the history of the land, that the records should be looked up and the matter adjourned to give members time to think over it. After some further remarks by one or two members, Mr Johnston moved that the question of re-granting the Police reserve to the A. and P. Association be held over till next meeting, and legal advice on the matter be taken meanwhile—as to the legality of transferring the land to the A. and P. Association. Mr Chapman seconded the motion, re marking that some improvement at the show ground was absolutely necessary, ac owing to the condition of the sheep yards great inconvenience was suffered by ex hibitors, and owners of high class stock absolutely refused to bring their exhibits to the show. The motion was carried and the Council passed to ocher business.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 1. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. SECOND HEADINGS. The Patent Designs and Trade Marks Act Amendment Bill, and the Adulteration Prevention Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. The Council rose at 4 p m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 1, The House met at 2.30 p.m. FIRST READING. The following Bills were introduced ;— The Fisheries Conservation Act Amendment Bill, the Divorce Bill, the Criminal Code Acb Amendment Bill, and the Bequest Limitation Bill. LEAVB OF ABSENCE.' Mr Larnach was granted one week's leave of absence. ADDBESS-IN -REPLY. The debace on the Address-in-Reply was resumed by Mr Morrison. Referring to the accusation that the present Government had passed claaH legislation, he said that though a labour member, he did cot favor such legislation. As a defence of Ministerial interference with elections, he pointed out that Mr Gladstone, Lord Rosebery, and Mr Chamberlain went constantlytabout the Old Country at election time. The banking legislation had not been in the interest of members of the Liberal party, but in that of the Opposition and their friends. As to Mr Taylor's attack on the police adminis tration, he said that someone must have been trading on Mr Taylor's credulity, aa some of the charges were ridiculous. Mr Lewis reoognised that the Premier had fittingly represented the colony at Jubilee celebrations. He dealt at considerable length with the freights question, and said that it cost many of. the cargo steamers £1000 to collect cargoes. He did not ap prove of the abolition of the Upper House or the Usury Bill, and complained of the um'air means by which men were selected for co operative works. Mr F atman said that much had been heard of the maladministration of the Go vernment), but the Opposition had failed to substantiate their attacks. He hoped that J the old age pension scheme would be made universal. The House rose at 5.3 Q. The House resumed at 7-30 p.m. Mr Fraaer continued the debate. He did not intend dealing with the Governor's Spesch, but would explain the Bale of Bushy Park. He blamed Ministers that an oppor tunity to do so had not been given him during the April session. He denied that the estate had been sold at too low a price. The reserve placed upon the estate was £8 per acre, which sum had been offered by McKeazie Bros., whose offer was the first and ouly offer received by the Assets Board. The face that the Board had advertised in all the principal papeys of the colony from the2ad April io 25th April, calling for offers for any of the estates under their control, was proof that the purchasers had not been afforded opportunities which were denied to the public generally. The Premier knew nothing about the conditions of the lease, ,und was not present when th,e MeKenaieß* offer was under discussion, nor when it was settled. T^e Ho« Mr Thompson rose to reply to the strictures of Mr Taylor against the police administration, which, briefly dealt with, were drunkenness, disorganisation, corruption, and the immorality of the police force. Mr Thompson pointed out that {he majority of Mr Taylor's charges were made on hearsay evidence, and Uia.t some of them dated b^ck to I§9B. when he (Mr Thompson) was not in charge of the Department. Mr Taylor had allowed his geal to outran his discretion, because he considered the police were not paying suflfaient attention co the enforcement of the licensing la.^g o f tne colony j but the polioe had other duties to penorm than that o? watching hotels. Respecting the Satheriey case he had been guided entirely D y his officers, and the Department had done what was considered beat in the matter. He then dealt with the detailed charges made by Mr Taylor which he answered. _ B£r George Hutchison considered that the Premier was responsible for the maladminia tration of the Police Department, a.nd »o long as the present Government were in office there would be maladministration. Speaking of Mr Eraser's remarks respecting the sale of Bushy Park, though Mr Fraser would not conscientiously do a wrong thing, he had in this case, for he was in error in stating that in 1893 an offer of £1Q per acre had been made but not accepted, and that Jater a petition Jjad been presented to the Hon Mr Mcßenxie asking that Bushy Park, ho cut up for settlement. The referred to by Mr F^raaejr waa of the vaguest possible character. The estate had been sold for £8 an acre when £10 could have been gat for it, and the Assets Board had not 4©ne its duty. He dealt at some length, with the question of lease in perpetuity, and the pur chase of the Pom,ahasa estate. He strongly condemned .the general administration of t\e Qov*ro»ent, and referring to the fact that the Premier is a member of the board of a foreign syndicate, said that he would support a measure increasing the salarife&oi Ministers so that they could devats their whole attention to the affairs of the country. Mr G/M^apa, referred to the necessity of fetter steamer communication between the colony and Kagland in order to procure prompt delivery of produce. Mr Bollard sincerely hoped that the pro posed banking legislation would strengthen the bank. What was first wanted was to restore confidence in the bank. He depre cated the Government having too muchpower on the directorate. He objected to the. introduction of further labour legislation, especially of the Master and Ajsjkrentiees Bill, and as a farmer of considerable ex perience he did flot consider that the land administration had been satisfactory. % the motion of Mr Lang the debate was adjourned, Tho House rogo ab. 12.25 a.m.

ACCLIMATISATION.

Press As9,QQi9|tion—Jßy Eleotrio Telegraph. WEiiLiNQTON, October \ The Acclimatisation Oonfereuc9 resumed this afternoon, and concludeti its business. Me O'Regan re^err<jd ia strong terma to the wholesale destruction of rare native birds, $nd after tome discussion it was decided to ask Government to absolutely protect the rarer varieties of native birdß, and inflict substantial penalties. It was also decided to ask Government to declare a close season for pigeons for the next three years, and thereafter to protect them every alt^fi^fie. three years. The delegates wift ifigi^ ti|V WastertQa Seh poqdi to-tpo?ro^

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Typhoid. London, September 30 The typhoid outbreak »t Maidstone, Keat, ia assuming alarming propor tions. Eleven hundred cases are re ported, and the death rate is increaa* ing. Severe Thunderstorm. A severe thunderstorm passed over London, and several persons were I killed. The Canadian Tariff The Ottawa correspondent of The Times states that in July next the Canadian tariff will be made essentially pro-British. Recovery «f a Body. Berlin, September 30. The body of the Duke Frederick of Mecklenburg eJehwerin, who was lately drowned off Cuxhaven by the capsizing of a torpedo boat, has been recovered. The Crisis in Spain. Madrid, October 1 Dissensions amongst the Conserva tive section of the Cortes caused the Premier, Azcarraga, to resign. Bubonic Plague. Calcutta, October 1 Reports have been received that the bubonic plague has re-appeared in the Karachi district.

Australian.

Frew AMooiatioo —By Electric Tele«r»ph— Copyright

Collapse in a Mine.

Sydney, October 1 Work is temporarily stopped in the Wickham colliery owing to further extensive falls in the abandoned work ings. One hundred and sixty men were working in other portions of the pit, when an enormous rush of air and dust extinguished all the lights. The men in a panic rushed to the shafts, but fortunately all escaped without injury. Personal. Adelaide, October 1 The s.s. China brought Sir Somen Viue, who comes on a mission con nected with the Mining Exhibition in London in 1899. He left the vessel at Albany, and visits the Western Aus tralian goldfieids. Plattßetts, the famous English cyclist, also was » passenger, Native Rising 1 in jtfew Guinea. Cooktown, October 1 A rising of the natives has taken place near Mount Victoria, New Guinea. They are besieging two mining and police parties, who are without water, The Governor hag left with relief forces.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Oct. 2, 9.55 a.m Gparwan Office 10 30 a.m. The Congo. Pasis, October 1 lieporta have been received at Obok on the African side oi the Galf of Aden, to the effect that M. Lisbard's French expedition to the Upper OonW has effected a junction at Fashoda oa the White Mile, with the French expedition under M. Donchampa from Abyssinia, *^

Australian.

Press Awoointion-Bv Electric Telftsrwh- Copyright. * P

Received Wakapuaka Ocb. 2, 10.1& » m Guabdun Office, 11.30 a.m.

Very Violent Weather.

Melbourne October 2. Very violent weather of cyclone character is prevailing in Bass Straits. The schooner Omega went askore in the gale off Queen's Cliff. The vessel was abandoned but the tug rescued the crew.

Murdered by Natives.

Noumea, October 2. A Norwegian trader named Eng land has been murdered by the Natives of Amba, New Hebrides. The war ship Tauranga proceeded to the scene, burned the villages, snd captured four JNatives including the actual murderer who attempted to escape by jumping overboard, bub was recaptured. Th» prisoner was placed in irons and pro bably will be taken to Fiji

TURKEY AND GREECE.

Resignation of M. Ralfi

Press Association—By Eleotwo Te?eKranb Copyright, * ATBismr, October 1. A «pecially sumwoned meeting of the Onamher of Depnties was held yesterday to consider the treaty ©£ peace with Turkey. M. Ralli said i*. f was not necessary to ask the Chamber's formal approval of the treaty becau«» it became operative wbeo it was com municated by the Powers to Greece Such a step was contrary to the rights' of the State, and the crown He protested against the terms of treaty, and attnouted to Germany all that nad to en done against Gree^ M «ft»l* asked the Chamberg to pass a vot« of confidence in the Government. M. Delyannis declared, now thay the acute stage of negotiations had passed, the vote was not neceewry. The vote of confidence was negated by 93 to 30. Forty-one member* abstained from voting. In consequence of the vote, M. Ralli bas resiguecl

LAND SLIP.

Ptew Association-By El-^ Tde gr»pfr . , W«uu»esoN, Ootobcr 2 8 B"P {*"%,down th« morning at taCwo "J* saira"P*5 aira "P* H«e, and will take two Qjf teKee days to clear away. The WWU *R (ibe tmns run to e*eh aide of the dotting »bont « mil* ioi>tb of Summit, ■

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BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GBEAT BEDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OP WHEELS. "WAVEEL EY" AND "BRITISH MONARCHY BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. | HAVING obtained the benefit of the late Reduction in Price from the manufacturers jwe can quote Lower than ever either for Cash or Time Mrsb-olaaa Gentlemen's Mftchiwes with "all the t-ateat improvements from $18 108, usually sold at $;>:J 10s. " ' We cap supply Second-hand Machines for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus save them from dis6guring a new machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LABOI STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. EEPAIKING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE* MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT McDonald & mcdiarmid'& COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to more commodious premises, we have determined to hold a Gigantic Clearing Sale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes in Asbburton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer oar goods ab prices hitherto unheard of in this town. Make no£mistake t *we*mean*businelf6. We want the cash. You can have the BOOTS AT TODE OWN PEICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men'j Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually IDs 6d, now 7a lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at 11s, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4s lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (rill leather), cheap at 83 6d, now selling* ab 7a Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4s 6d per pair, usual price|6s. Ladies' Glacie Evening Shoes, clearing ab 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 83 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8s 9d per pair. Ladies' Brussels Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2a lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3s lid per pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at la 6d per pair. Ladies* Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3s 3d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toecap, 53 91 per pair. Numbers of other Startling Lines, which must be Been to be 'appreciated, Nothing like them ever seen in Ashburcon. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 17th inst. Don't mias it. Come early and secure the pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale will continue for a short time only, as we must |be in our new premises vithin a month. McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J, NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DRESS & FASHION. A NDREW ORB is n>w showing a most fdshionab'e selection of New Spring Goods in MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, PEINT?, NEW DRESS FABRICS, RIBBONS, LACKS, FALL NETS, GLOVES. CORSETS, la all the leading |m»kes. UMBRELLAS, FLOWERS, RIBBGNSf, BOOTS & SHOES, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, etd,i Inspection Invited. ANDREW ORR. MITCHELL & TURNER —ARE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 2i;CASES 4 BALES. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASES. \ M. &T. / \A / ! PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS OREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTA.IKS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BA^ES, f DKESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. fOUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLE, U Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.)



Henry Zander ! ! ! I Startling Announcement. ! ! ! WORTH OF STUCK TO BE REALISED WITHIN 3 MONTHS EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD. HAVING definitely decided upon giving up THE WHOLE OF MY KETAIL BUSINESS, I would draw everybody's attention to the fact that the whole stock, consisting of goods to the value of OVER «10,000, will be offered to the public at UNHEARD OF PRICES. This is no sham advertisement, and Store* keepers, Farmers, and Stationholdere will do well to lay in a stock, aaauah an opportunity was never offered, nor will be offered again in Ashburtoo. JtXfQEMS AWE A. F'JSW praicxtQS. STRICTLY CASH. Groceries. BEST SUGARS. Fairymead, China, Queensland 2£d per lb 133 6d per 701b bag. Colonial Candies .. 4d per lb by the box Currants (machine dressed) ... 4£dperlb English Paraffiae Candles from 6|d per lb Starch, in lib boxes .„ ... 4dper box Oatmeal, 2a 9d per 251b bag, (best quality) Kerosene, 6j 6d per tin, 12s 9d per case Tea.—A good Panyong, strong iiquor, by the half cheat ., ... 10d per lb Tea.—(Blended) in lib packets and lOib tins ... lsperlb Tea—Arab, in tins and packets Is 6d per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 4slGd per lb ETC., ETC., Ironmongery. Steel Horse \ old price 36*, 38*, 40s, 42s Collars ) now, 253, 28*, 30s, 31s. Bedsteads—At a reduction of 50 per cent on present! prices. Wire netting ... If .1 per yd by the coil Swiss Watches ... .« ... 5s each Register Grates ) old price, 20s, 19s, 18 1 jnow, 13 s, 12s 11s. Tools, Knives and Forks, Builders requisites, etc., too numerous to mention, AT LE^S THAN WHOLESALE COST. Crockery. Toilet ) old price, 22a 6d, 18s, 15a, Sets. W2a 6d; ) now, 12s, 9s, 7s 6d, 6s 6d. Cup* and Saucers 3s per dozen Plates—(Dinner), 4i; (Dessert), 3s per dozen. Brown Teapots, large, .„ 9d and Is each Fancy Teapots ... 2s each Lamps, Glassware, etc., equally reduced. FOR CARPETS & LINOLEUMS. WINDOW BLINDS & OILCLOTHS, 7so Reasonable Offer Refused. Seeds. Red Clover Seeds (best), M 6d per lb Cow Grass (best), M M 6d per lb Rye Grass, (machine dressed), 3s 6d per bnjhel. Imported Mangel Seeds, ... 9dperlb Colonial Mangel Seed „, 6d per lb AND OTHER SEEDS AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. CATALOGOBS Itf COURSE 03? FREFAEATION. This Genuine Sale will only be for a, »hoib time, and the remaining stock will then fee Sold by Auction, THEEEFOEE [ 1 OOMfii &A&LY AND SECURE BARGAINS. HENRY ZANDER.



Business Notices. SEW ZEALAND GLOWING FACTORY. TO ATHLETI&B AND CYCLIST!*, "ITTE are now showing the Latest Novelties in Oyoling Racing Suits Cycling Hose Cycling Caps Cycling Shoes Cycling Sweaters Running Suits Bathing Suits Tennis Trouaerg Tennis Shirts Tennis Sashes Tennis Hats Tennis Shoes Cricketing Trousers Cricketing Shirts Cricketing Hats Cricketing Sashes Cricketing Belts, etc. HALLENBTEIN BROS. & CO., A. 6. BARTON, Managed I s Ph ■ i QD Oh h 1 1 ■ w s I w ill" CO gSSg- H PP s nofJbepersuacfet/fQX oi(yanyoft/!ejm/fa//om\ [ 3 //fs/s/ o/?mw/?0. <*j| (Aivardfei/Co/dafx/lii/ver/tfeii/Sfs) ll cmo/vo/?BimmffAs\ TneyarepureandwhoksomA 3 Meoestmoneyanif % I exper/ence can iwy Laniesfsa/e/o/fi/sf/was/aA i %D BY ALL GROCERS Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. CONFIRMATION CLASSED (In the Church.) SATURDAY 2 30 p.m SUNDAY-OCTOBER 3. 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Class. 11 a.nri. -r-Mopning Prayer apd Holy Communion. 3 p.m. —Greenstreet. 6.30 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON. Our tirsfc page to-day contains the remainder of our report of the meeting of the County Council. On the fourth page will be found commercial news, correspon dence, and the report of the Geraldioe races.



You have ruined youif constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, reoruit | by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and reliable.— John Orr & Co. Sole Ag n Kozie Tea, the beic, and yet within reach of all,- Sold at 1/8,1/\Q, 2/- aod 2/4,— John Orr &Op Sole Agopbe,