CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tUo opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE RECORD REIGN.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —As the time for celebrating the record reign of Her Majesty the Queen is fast approaching, and many are the sugges tions put forward to erect some memento in commemoration of the event —some of which I consider too elaborate to complete—l be;: to suggest that a drinking fountain be erected in Ear street, on the same principle aa the one in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and the name of out worthy Mayor inscribed upon it, aa a token of our appreciation of hi < services as Mayor for the the past three years, and also for being i" office at the time of the celebration. I fsel confident we should ,be able to raise hufficient funds to defray the cost, and it would be an ornament to the borough, besides bi-ing extremely useful.—l am, etc., Poor Pilgarlick. Aahburton, May 1, 1897.

THE PROPOSED RECORD REIGN MEMORIAL.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sra,—l learn from the Guardian that the project for purchasing a site for a new Old Men's Home as a Diamond Jubilee memorial has been abandoned, and it is now prop sed instead to invite subscriptions for defraying the cost of erecting a convalescent ward at the Hospital, Before a final decision is come to upon the subject, I wish to point out why I chink the convalescent ward project ia likely to fall just as flat as its predecessor, although both are excellent proposals in their way. If you want to persuade the public to subscribe libera'ly, you taunt present to them some object which will enlist their sympahy and interest. Now, the people of Canterbury are thoroughly weary of the incessant appeals which have been made to them during the past few years for the support of charitable and benevolent institutions. No! only nre we called upon to pay every year large sums in the shape of rat s and taxes? for charitable aid, and the maintenance of hospitals, but the hat iB also constantly being sent round i for some special charitable or benevolent object). However charitably disposed people may be, it is unreasonable to expect them to ! confine their donations to such objects. "There is a time to mouin, and a time to dance " ; and upon the present occasion what we really want to discover is some form of Jubilee memorial in which everybody will take an interest, and which will, so to speak, be for the benefit of the whole community. We may then expect contributions to How in freely from all sides. It has been suggested that a pavilion erected in the Domain would be a kind of memorial which would meet these requirements. I think the idea ia a good one. The wretched shed, or rather shed and a-half, now disfiguring the sports ground, and which is ridiculously styled a. pavilion, is a perfect eyesore. In its place we want a structure of an artistic and elegant design, whinh will serve the same purposes of utility as the existing shed, bub will provide more accommodation, and at the same time be an ornament to the grounds Large public gardens in England usually con tain some attractive edifice or edifices, often of quaint and fanciful designs, which are utilised as band rotnndas, tea kiosks, or simply as shelters to which visitors to the grounds can resort for protection from the sun or rain. A new pavilion, such as I suggest, would be of benefit to the in habitants of both town and country, and every athletic club in the district might be expected to assist in raising funds for its erection. As to the cost, that would, of course, depend upon the size, style, and material, of the structure, but I should think that a handsome timber pavilion, quite large enough for present needs, could be erected for £250, and it might not be difficult to raise £250 in the Jubilee season by a public subscription throughout the district. Even if the money was not all raised by subscriptions, probably the de ficiency could be made up by means of entertainments, etc. I think it would be well to limit the subscription to any sum from two shillings and sixpence to a pound. $he subscription gatherer, in the town of Ashburton, at all events, rises every day With the tun, but he does not always go to bed with it; and we are not a rich folk. , Beßides, the significance of a memorial of ( this sort depends, not upon the magnitude of the individual subscriptions given, but pppn the number of persons who contribute. I would not, indeed, refuse larger sub scriptions than £)1 if such were offered ; but if a man gave anything from half a crown to a pound he should be considered to have done his duty. I do not pin myself to a pavilion as a memorial. Possibly some better scheme may be devised, but what I "do urge is that if people are invited to open their purses they shall be asked to contribute toward something in which they will take a genuine interest; otherwise, we shall have a repetition of what occurred in Ashburton with the former Jubilee, when an unpopular schema was brought forward, with the result that the subscriptions raised 'proved alto gether inadequate for the project in hand, and were constquently diverted into a channel which the subscribers bad never contemplated. Perhaps the best plan would I be to convene a public meeting with the view of gaining a clue to popular feeling in this matter.—l am, etc., Chas. W. Pubnell.

THE SALVATION ARMY AND THE LAW.

TO Tsß BDITOB. Sjr,"?-Youe correspondent " Move On," in ob]ect|ng 60 the gatherings of farmers in the streets of Aahbuiton on Tuesdays and Satur days, whilst Justifying the obstructions caused by the Salvation Army, ahowa conclusively that he ia a member of that body. I yeuture fco say that no impartial person outside thereof will admit the (jorrectnesa of hie assertion that "if the Army do collect a crowd they do it for the ■ good of their fellows." Perhaps he will also pretend that when a horse is stampeded and & vehicle ia smashed up, it is all for the good of the public; and that when farmers with average horses find themselves unable to viait the town churches on Sundays, this too, is all for the good of their fellows; and when a boy sent in to the chemist's tor medicine on a Saturday night ia thrown, owing to his horse being terrified by the torohss and the shotting of the Army, that is **ail for (jhe gocJd of his fellows." Net fnahy wdeks ago a young man drove in to Afiiiburton to take home a doofor. Crossing East street the roar of the holy Army drum Buddeoly burst forth, and—well his trap was smashed up, and Home £5 was taken off Uie value ot his horse, while his doctor's bill was & good deal more than }t wt<ul<i otherwise have been. But doubtless he Would be c:o.- ; soi. <i if he pould be convinced that all this waa for the;good of his fellows \ If the Salvation Army imagine the public are deceived by such' tommy' rot they are very much mistaken. The fact is, some people would {jave ua believe it is rank heresy to question, anything done jn tlie sacred name of We actually encourage people so disposed to trade upon our devotional sentimentality, and what would be almost criminal in ordinary mortal ia "■ quite the |hinjj'* whan it is dftfie by ths religious Tfrere ia, however, some prospect pf relief for the heretical portion of the pountry who think that laws made for the protection of the many should be observed by all, when we find one or two Magistrates bold enough to assert the supremacy of the law—even over the Army officers. I trust the police will be allowed to go on in the direction already taken, until the officers of *-u; a ■aaw law-abiding and truly Dicus organisation are compelled to obey the Ixv/s, dud aease being a nuisance to the public — I am; etc., " - JySSioB.

Town Edition.

SUPBEMS COURT.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Christchdrch, May 31 The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court opened this morning before Judge Denniston. Hie Honor, in charging the Grand Jury, said the cases, with one excep tion, were of iheuauai character. In regard to the Amberley murder, the caße presented no difficulty whatever. They had the fact that the girl was killed under circumstances which showed clearly that she had been murdered. Then there was the fac that the accused peraou had ueeu in the neighborhood where the crime had been committed, and His Honor added that they had the state ment by accu ed, under his own hand, that he committed the crime ills Honor had nothing further to say on the mutter, except that their obvious duty was to send the case for triil.

The. Grand Jury found a true bill, and Mr Joynt has been assigned by the Court to conduct Sheehan'e defence. He applied for a postponement of the trial for » while, and His Honor said he did not intend to take

the case till Wednesday, but Mr Joynt could then make another application for postpone ment if necessary. William Gear pieaded guilty to stealing a bicycle and was admitted to probation ior twelve months.

Albert Finlay pleaded guilty to stealing watch and chain, and was given probation for six months and ordered to pay £10 costs of prosecution. William Williams and Ryan Williams were charged with stealing a number of articles fiom the bakehouse of VV, P. Madden, Ash burton. William pleaded guilty, other not guilty. Same accused were also charged with breaking into the house of VV. Soa!, Aliord Forest Road; they pleaded same as on the first charge. Same accused were also charged with attempting to set fire to the dwelling house of Sarah Friaby ; both pleaded guilty, they were also charged with entering the store of H. Hooper, ihe elder prisoner was sentenced to lour years im prisonment, and the younger prisoner, who was already serving a sentence for- stealing, was sentenced to one month in addition to his present sentence. "1 he chaige against E. H. Brodribb with stealing drapery, the joint property of ac cused and W. b Mitchell, trading together as drapers at Ashbmton is now proceeding. Accused pleaded not guilty. Dunedin, May 31

The criminal sessions opened this morn ing. The Judge, in his charge, said that none of the cases were of aserious character. True bills were returned in all the cases, except that of KobeitGilmour, charged with wounding with intend at Arrowtown. Alexander Williams pleaded guilty to three charges of housebreaking. Sentence was deferred. James Mitchell Brockie pleaded guilty to forgery. He was admitted to pro bation for twelve mouths on condition of payment of costs of prosecution. James Cameron, aged 21, for theft, was admitted to probation for twelve months. Thomas Day, for stealing a horse, was sentenced to eighteen mouths' hard labor.

Mr Seddon.

Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, May 30. On the arrival of Mr i^eddon and party at London yesterday, they were met at Euwton Railway station by Mr H. F. Wilson and Mr W. A. Baillie Hamilton, of the Colonial office, and driven to the Hotel Cecil in three royal carriages.

FOOTBALL.

The New Zealand Team. Wellington, May 30. The following team has been selected by the New Z'Hilaml Rugby Union for the Australian tour :—Backs —Oichard 12st 101b, and Gleunie list 31b (Canterbury), Siuth Ilst7l'o (Auckland), Alien 12st., A. Bayly 13at 31b and Humphries 9.st 10.b (i'aranaki), Armit Jlst 51b and Duncan 12sb bib (Otago); forwards —Hancock 12st and Wilson 13st 41b (Auckland), Blair 13*t 31b (Wangauui), Young 13st, Calnan 12st 71b and Pauiiug 14at 71b (Wellington), Wat'on 14at 10ib and O'Dowda 14st 5b (Taranaki), Kerr 14ot 51b (Canterbury), Harris 13st (Otaeo); wing forwards — McKenzie 13st, (Wellington), Mills 13st (Taranaki).

The representation is:-Taranaki 6 men, Wellington 4, Otago 3, Canterbury 3, Auck land 3, Wanganui 1. The backs average list 10£lb and the forwards 13s t 61b. The average weight of the team ii 12st 10lb. The committee occupied seven hours and a quarter in selecting the team. The team leaves three weeks hence.

OBITUARY.

William George Murray

We regret to have to chronicle the death to-day of Mr William George Murray, third son of Mr Robert Murray, of Ashbur ton. For several years past Mr W. G. Murrry has been an invalid, and to improve his condition he has sought the milder climate of Australia and elsewhere in ac itch of relief from the chest and throat affection which haunted him. After his Australian holiday it was thought that he had im proved, but a few weeks showed that the promise was of a hollow nature, and the young man was ultimately sent to the milder climate cf the North Island, where he spent a few months, with varying hopes. The physical enemy that had him in its grip was, however, not to be denied, and to-day he succumbed to his Northern retreat to that fate which a!l have to meet, how» eyer strong, hovever loved. And Willie Murray was loved by a wide circle. The i writer o£ the obituary notice of such a youth as W. G. Murray has no qualms in i letting hi ß pen go, Ihfl loved his Saviour, and felt "^ ve - m ta k ing the far an( j dark journey. B-yond the darkness there was to his clear eye of faith " the beam that shines from Zion hill to lighten every land," and he saw it distinctly, and felt every day of hia life that his end was near, and that ib was only a question of time when he should be called away to join the ransomed in the realms of the (to us) un known. He h»s gone at an early age ; at an age when life is but opening to most men. He spent the time given to him here as. every young man should—in deep and earnest study, with the end in view to prepare himself to meet the Master, but at the same time'so to work that his labor would help him to leave the world better hau he found it. Peace to his ashe^.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

, ~Qt-- trees Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka, May SI, 10.35 a.m., Guardian ofJ\oe 11.4Q a.m.

Melbourne, Ma/ 28 An ex'ensive programme has been arranged for the jubilee, commencing with military and naval church parades on June 20. The festivities throughout the week include the Governor's receptions and levees, re views of forces, torchlight and other npn™.oujrt..^ illumination °^ the parks ai:d public buildings, fetes, patriotic concerts, sports, eti:, •

Privato Benefit Societies Commission .

Presa Association —By Electric Telegraph

Dcnepin, May 31 Before the Cotnmiasioa to-day evidence was taken regarding the constitution aud working of the Roslya Woollen Milk Benefit Society, and % similar concern at Sargood'a boot factory.

THE TRANSVAAL RAID ENQUIRY

n ._ ,^, -~- Evidence Refused Mr Labouclierc and the Witnesses. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright

London, M?y 28

At the Transvaal Raid Fnquiry Committee, Mr llawkesley, after con sulting Mi hhode.«, refused to produce cablegrams from Mr Rhodes to persons in London at the end of 1895.

The Committee ordered him to pro duce them, holding that a solicitor was not fthle to claim a. protection which was refused to his client.

Mr Jackson, the Chairman of the Committee, mtimUed his intention to report Mr Hawkesley's refusal to the House of Commons.

Mr Alfred Beit was examined, and admitted spending £200,000 in for warding ihe agitation on the Rand. He demanded that Mr Labouchere should either prove the charges raade against h mi, to the effect that the sole object of his connection with the movement was money making, or apologise for making such charges. Mr Labouchere stated he was pre pared to prove them.

The Committee were not in sym pathy with Mr Labouchere's methods of examining the witnesses, and the sitting was adjourned in confusion.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, May 28 Of the Sou'h Australian loan a syndicate tendered for £2,325,000 at £96 16s 6d and eet 9 per cent, of the amount applied for. The South Australian loan averaged £97 13s Bd. I May 29. The tenders for the South Australian loan included one for half a million a* £98, and another for £100,000 at £98 10a. , Adelaide, May 30 It is believed that the amount tendered included applications by the Adelaide Savings Bank, Insurance Companies, holders of Treasury Bills and redeemable stock, in whoso in terests the South .Australian Colonial Treasurer advised the Agent-General to reserve half of the loan.

THE ASHBUKTOS GtfABDIAN $ MONDAY, MAY SI, 1897.



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Synopsis of New advertisements. Dresden Piano Company—Notice re tuner. For salts or to let—Six-roomed house. Hunt Oiub —Houmis meet Thursday next. To let—House. Sr. Stephen's Church services. Rev I). O'Donnell's mission—To-night. John McKeague—Notice. D, Thomas—Notice re Mrs McGregor's sale.



f T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 79 ACRES, Well situated in the Wakanui District, nob far from the Wakanui Creek. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — AN IMPROVED FARM in the Wakanui Diatiict, near the creek, now in tho occupation of Messrs Murphy Bros., being R.S. 20485, containing 78 I ACRES, 3 ROODS. | It is divided into convenient sized pad docksj part being in giaas and a portion pioughed for crop. There is a Farm House of 4 rooms and other Buildings erected on , the propirty It is situated near the Elgin School, and about seven milea from Ashbuiton, in a very good neighborhood and surrounded by good farms. Liberal terras of payment. Note time of Sale-—11.30 a.m. ~ BULLOCK, . 5 251 Auctioneer. FOE SALE. BUILDING Site containing £ acre,having 3 chains frontage on Havelock. (Street West, one section back from the Belt, being T.S. 1170 and 1171, to be sold as &' block or separately. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. _ i^irirriTEr" £\K ACRES of good land near a School f^HJ It fronts on the road leading from Ford's Road to Willowby, being R.S. 19937. Would make a very nice little Homestead. Property nuch as this ia often asked for. Very easy terma of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, ALLENTON. ■ : FOR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain; ing I ROOD QA PERCHES, 1 ROOD OO PERCHES, fronting James Street, near the Woollen Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing £ acre, fronting Church Street, Hampstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. COTT&GE fronting alford Forest Road, lately occupied by Mr James Patter son. T. BULLOCK. MOUNT SOMEKS DISTRICT. Some Distance above the Township. Oiyfi ACRES 0 roods 13 perches for {) I U sale at a reduced price ; being R.S. 31269 and 31270. Offers are invited for the purchase of this up to TUESDAY, Ist June the owner being desirous of realising at a considerable loss. Ex< eption- , ally easy terms of payment, viz:—small deposit, unpaid balance to bear interest at | 5 per cent per annum. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Nice Cottage Property at flampstead ia Firist-Clasß Order. £110 p kTg E £110 BEING Lot 55, containing \ acre, well situated in Church street, on which is erected a cottage, also storeroom, fowlhouae, P'ggeTi etc. The land ia of first-class quality and the garden and property geueral'y in very good order. Easy term 3of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. npO LET at a low rental shop and dwelling X in Moore Street, all newly painted and papered. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Ei.ilJ!L-l!lii!!L;»! IL •^••"••^'••^i"_*—' '«• "'i'l.^-Jill; ■I™ _!'■?* D. T'Himas. NOTICE. THUBSDAY,~TUNE 3, 1897. AT THE ARCADE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mrs McUrugok to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on THURSDAY NEXT, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND " ' EFFECTS. For particulars see Saturday's (May 23) Mail and Guardian. Sale to start at 1.30 sharp* D. THOMAS, 3 272 " Auctioneer. T" AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SUlfv'F CHAFF. 4 56 D. THOMAS, j NOTICE,, MR WILLIAM CROOKS is no l6nger in my employ, or authorised to collect Accounts on my behalf. ■ ; JOHN McKEAQUE. Ashburton, May 29, 1897. S 271 NOTI 0 E . , DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. /™\UR TUNER, Mr McGlasha^ will be in Ashburton on June Ist. Country and Town clients please leave orders at H. N. Anderson's, Stationer, East Street, Ashburton. ; i S 270 P. JONAS" BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a. Caah Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR n large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays. AH Communications carefully attended to. _ 5 160 STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crookery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp slead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.— E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Kfcore, 0L Aeiepboß9 No 76,



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has jiibt issued the 100 th edit on of his illustrafed and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, JS.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and tikes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17



From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup uuadulterat.ed and pure, This is Koziii Tea John Orr & Co., agents. Wanted. TO LET — Seven-roomed House with Scullery, Havelock street; low rental, W. Davis, Creek Koad, AUenton. 5269 j REV. D. O'DONNELL'S Mission—Do not fail to attend the Baring Square Church to-night. Commences at ha f-past seven. Sankey's hymna. 5 266 I7IOR SALE—Purebred Ayrshire Cow, now springing to calve. Apply Mail Office. 5 244 I "]\ /TRS TOMPKINS has vacancies for three _LV-L Boarders. Every home comfort; moderate charges. Paddocking and stabling. Near Railway Station. 5 195 TTIAMILY READER (April), Christian 1_ Herald, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper, Quarterly part of Army and Navy, Graphic, London Journal, Weldoii's Home Dress maker. New Books by mail.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known™ 250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A- Ork. 3_l£ NEW LINES in Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercury,—• W. H. Collier. YOUNG Ladies' Journal (May), Weldon's 1 Journal, Dreaamakerj and Chii^*-^ ; April Quarto Family K ead "spare Moments. w bn at Home( jußfc in afc H * N> | Anderson's, Eist Street. i A CCORDEONS, Accordeous, Accor- JTjL deons. Special low prices and large selection at H. N. Anderson's, East Street. WANTED, Situation by experienced Housekeeper, age 30. Would take ! charge of invalid's home. M., care Editor j Guardian. 5 220 WANTirD toaell(a bargain) Waggonette and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Orb. 5 154 RECORD Reign Congratulation Cards to Her Gracious Majesty The Queen. Large variety at H. N. East Street. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaserof ladies', gentlemeu'w, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods. —Wakanui Boadj near Baring Square. 5 138 WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream oi the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited, j —Mitchell & Turner. JUST LANDED - A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealanti.ia" boots guaranteed at Melloe'k ZeaUndia Boot Store WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies" Boots and shoes. MEtiLOR s 2ealandia BooS Store. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for sohool boots is MELLOB'sZealandiaßoot Store. ___-^ nown __ The ew pj an _^i ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Oeb. 3 138 IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mbllor's Zealimdift Boot Store,



Public notices. ashburton POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANAEY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDP rfiLLO WfS' II ALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULtf 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAM) ART UNION Will be held in connection with the Show, Tickets la each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 118 Hon. Sue. Poultry Society. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. rpHE HOUNDS . will meet at the X KENNELS on TbURSDAY, JUNii 3, at 1 o'clock. I E. W. ROBERTS, j 5 268 Hon. Secretary. <^IX ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery, Situated in Burnett Street Wesr, Newly Built, Occupied by K. B. Reatell, Esq., Immediate Possession. I Messrs HUGO FRIEDLANDER 1 and JOHN ORR, ' Trustees Late Wm. Mitcnell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, 5 267 West Street, '^TokYYoro o l. /CLASSES are now being formed for :— (a) Ordinary School Course (New Zealand Government Syllabus) (5) English, Latin", French, Greek, and Spanish 0 assies (c) Higher Branches of Mathematics, Euclid and Algebra (d) Penmanshp (Smart's Famous System) (c) Drawing, Mechanical or Freehand (/) Book-keeping, single and double entry {g) Music and Singing. Competent Masters for each subject. For particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, 5 260 Principal "A ro^l^rlFute/ 7" "PARLIAMENT has decreed that New _1_ Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, au-'l it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of Stste, the Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciprocate the unexpected exient of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposal in she face of a hostile sec ion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly .show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward wi h confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to bis name. The form of title itself may not be so very ! easy to place. There is one which frcm the ; analogy of strength and popularity will be j generally accepted at Home and abroad as I apropos. The Premier wi';l go home as plain \ Mr. Seddou. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He is Strong, So is Suratura Te» Ho has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! Ho has a reputation, So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suraturft than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent. ~R~CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING 3OBACOOB OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2p. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 (.ot Is. WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc. FOR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices; TpOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; Tj^Oß GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE TfiE" ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running "Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the I Royal Enfield—the English Championship



Business Notices H. M. JONES. I HOCKEY HOCKEY, JUST received a shipment of Sticks and Balls from Wisden and Co., London. FOOTBALL New season's goods now opening up from Wisden and Co., London, circulating" librae i. Cheap reading for winter evenings. STATIONEEY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAN VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMg. TYPE WEITERB. LOWEST CASH PRICES, H. M. JONES. 5 26 J2. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. npHE Advertiser desires to inform hia X BMends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest class of spirits so that the public may relj on being supplied with the purest iiquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker'a Kilmarnock in bulk and case ; Buchanan's Glasgow — " Old Smuggler"; D.C.L. — Liqueur; Highland* Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbsy's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Browu, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow—White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more "brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. —- Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" fcham rock''; Dunville's Belfast ; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin ** * ; D.C.L.-~" Killy eroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co. ; County Antrim—puremal!; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadiau Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dew;jr'fland Sons, Mitchell'a V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquib Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal \ Oombeau's Cognac; Ju'ies' Romford'a Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Moucie's brands—Vulk and case; Marteli's Dark. Gins of all grades, ami English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a,m« till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, coqq»j bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON, 205 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATQgJa • JEWELLERY, SILVER & jfl.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET XT AS Just received Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. The Largest and Choicest Stock in the district is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STJKEET. SPECIAL Atteation is drawn to the Splendid Sell cbion of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S SALEK'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done, I



*-~~-^-,^.^^^ Notices ■ THE CELEBRATED CASH GBOOEBS. T atayi2ft!f Jiw 1 "? % X" h i,Byiir' wHch haß WOrked B*t"fcctorily, both to th« the CASH SYS EU rL »ff ?'i thf^ y a,ckno^^gi«g their appreciation f WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE ~ ..  MILL PEIOES. »**&w PPkli2T h *T tity frOm 71b bage t0 a ton» afc Guaranteed UmiimMm* Bate. CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EAKTHENWABB. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PBESEJMS. 6 Hole Electroplated Revoking Cru«ta, from 10» 64 wwi Electroplated and Cut Glais Butter Cooler*, from 3t Si each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 6d each • ,™ 1 Bet« of Jugs from 2b per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each c Pretty line of Vases at 3a 6d per pair, large tixe Pretty line of Vaset at Is 6d per pair. cutlebyTcutleby. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnsonp, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgerg, etc. BEDEOOMWABi7~iiDBOOMWABE Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to boy. #PEOIAL NOTICE TO OUITooUNTBY CUSTOMERS EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We'are caah buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUR OH. Telephone 24~80x 67, THE BOOT TRADE! McDOKALD & McDIARMID,* OF THE I ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE UndoubtedlySiin the lead for Ladies'and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoei of M°DONALD & MCDIARMID, BOOT MANUPAOTTTBBES AND IMPOBTEBS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager. BAST STREET. MELLO R'S *ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE! NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. rpHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Orack- X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft aa a glove, with all the wearing propertiei of Kangaroo, Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boot* And Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods, Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHC ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DBBSSES, MILLJNEBY, JACKETS & .GAP.US, SHOULD CALL AT ONOE AT A. ORR'S, WHERE THEF WILL FIND THE VALUEL SECOND TO NONE |IN CANTERBURY. s °" 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10s 6d to 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Gapes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—-double wiehh frana Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Ooats> —all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Geuts' BOOTS ever shown in Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED, ANDREW ORE.