PHASES OF THE MOON.

NOVJBMBER.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1897. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

We have no very lively hope that Mr Seddon will be able to put his Munici pal Corporations Bill through the House this session, but he has evidently made up bis mind sooner or later to effect a change in our local government @ ygtein. Whether the changes he aims at s?i£l fo.e hailed unanimously as reforms is a .questpn very easy to answer in the negative, as, no matter how liberal Liberals may profess to be, it is astonishing with what tenacity, they cling to any little advantage the possession of a bit of property may give them. In this matter they are as hide bound as the most uncompromising Qjpnservative, and the likelihood is that the n^easjire proposed by Mr Seddon will find most of jifcs friends among those who rent but do not oyn pro r perties in cities and boroughs, The following is a summary of the Bill:—- Tl},& Municipal Corporations Bill is .designed jfco consolidate and amend the laws relating to boroughs and Borough Councils. The guanficatijon for a borough is to be an area of not more than nine square miles, haying no points more than six miles distant from $ne f nether, and having a population <c£ not Less than one thousand. Exist ing boroughs not having the necessary qualification are given ao opportunity

of obtaining such qualification, by { extension of boundaries or otherwise, { I bf fore the final coming into operation * ] af the Act, otherwiao they will become i ] •julxlivisions of the rounty in which ii tjeographically, they are situated. The j' franchise, in relation to elections of the mayors and councillors, has been " i considerably enlarged, and extends to \ the rase of ft householder, under any < tenancy whatever, who for twolve ' months has continuously been a house- ' holder in any part of the borough Elections are to be conduced in accor- ' dance generally with the provisions ; applicable to elections of members of ' the House of Representatives. There w 11 be a general election of councillors every two years. For voting upon special loans, a ratepayers' roll is pro vided, giving one vote in respeot of rateable property of an annual rate able value of five pounds, or of a capital value of one hundred pounds, and two votes above that value. With a view to embodying, as far as possible, all the legislation affecting boroughs in one Bill, the present measure includes various provisions of the Pablic Works, Public Health, and other Acts affect ing boroughs, thirty-one Acts being expressed to be wholly or in part repealed in the Bill. As regards river and drainage districts, provi sion is made in the Bill for boroughs becoming parts of "special districts" under the Local Govern ment Bill, should that measure pass. Charitable Aid—The Bill contains pro visions giving Government subsidies to boroughs, and casting upon boroughs the up-keep of hospitals and adminis tration of charitable aid; but these provisions are necessarily contingent upon the passing of the Local Autho rities Bill, or some other measure dealing with the whole question of charitable aid. Powers—ln addition to the Powers already possessed by Borough Councils, the Bill materially enlarges the powers of Councils in relation to drainage and sanitation, and gives Councils power to provide workers' dwellings, and to prevent overcrowding of land with houses, and houses with inhabitants. The Bill gives wjde and comprehensive powers as to the making, validity, testing, and enforcing of by-laws, and, with a view to greater conciseness in the body of the Bill, subsidiary matter has been thrown into schedules, whilst many matters of detail, and mere machinery provisions, have been left to be pro vided by regulations to be made by the Governor. Generally, the legis lation contained in the Bill has been revised, extended in scope, and con densed in expression.

Astkonomebs are on the gui vive for a brilliant meteoric display which Nature treats the world to

METEORIC SHOWERS.

every thirty-three years. The earth

crosses the orbit of Tempel's comet on Saturday next, November 13, which comet takes thirty-three years to complete one revolution of its orbit, and with this space wanderer is a gorgeous meteoric stream known as the " Leonid," which name has been given to it on account of the appearance the shower assumes of diverging from the constellation Leo, At every intersection of the earth's orbit by that of the comet under notice, a magnificent meteoric display has been witnessed. In 1799, 1833, and 1866, the displays were most magnificent, and those in the latter year were especially so. Not that the others were less magnificent—they might have been even grander—but we write from a vivid recollection of the beauty of the later displays, The next phenomenal meteoric high holiday from this source is due in 1899, but for the two years previous to the due time displays of a less brilliant but still remarkable kind occur. This it accounted for by the fact that the meteors are not confined by cast iron bounds to the immediate vicinity of the comet, bat follow in the orbit for a distance so great as to be beyond the power of the human mind to grasp, and that being so, the possibility is entertained that the earth may just meet the first of the stream, and we may have a foretaste, in a brilliant display of celestial fireworks, of what may be looked for when the thirty-third year comes round. This shower, two years ahead of the great one, is not always certain, but if we are to experience it, those interested may look for it between eleven and twelve o'clock oh the nights of Satur day and Sunday next,

Local and General.

The first; article of human clothing men tioned in history was an apron. A colored philosopher "down South "is reported to have said, "Life, my brethren, am moa'ly made up of prayin' for rain and then wishiw' it would ol'ar off." Every public school in Paria has a restaurant in connection with it, whepe meals are gratuitously served to pupils too poor to pay for them.

Mark Twain is said to be considering an offer made by Major Pond to lecture in America, the bait being a trifle of 50,000 dollars. Mr J. Stratton, a New swimmer, won the second prise in the 33yds swimming handicap at the entertainment given by the London Cricketers' Swimming Club. J A special rate of a penny in the £ on all Wellington city property Jhas been struck. as security for the loan of £9500 required to complete the city drainage scheme. At the Melbourne abattoirs, last year, 298 cattle and 2357 sheep were condemned as unfit for human consumption, which shows how necessary is proper inspection of meat.

f'Can this Syrian apeak English V" en quired counsel of a colored yendbr of miscellaneous trifles at the Wellington Qourt the other day. "Well, he talks all right when he plays euchre," was the prompt and emphatic replyjof the witness.

An exchange is responsible for the follow ing :—At a recent church meeting at Master ton, the singing of the choir was so bad that the minister remarked—" If you were to sing like that in Heaven the Lord would turn you out." The choir has struck!

Mr H. M. Jonea has a new advertisement in this isitfjue \n he informs the public that he haß a new and large stock of pianos and organs, tennis and orioket' material, latent books, birthday and wedding presents, electro plate and stationery.

One of the greatest living authorities on Indian statistics calculates that from 30,000,000 to 40,000,000 of the people of India scarcely ever lose the Bensa'ion of hunger ; in fact, they do not know the feel ing of a full stomach, except in the mango season. A Christohuich preacher writes to the Press as followß :—ln company with many of your readers I was deeply grieved thja morning'to note the sanction that the Bar! of Ranfurly gave by his proeence yesterday on the rucecourse to one of the greatest cursea of colonial life. Mr William Holden, probably the oldest journalist iv Australia, who ha died in Adelaide at thfl age of 90 years, for some years past has been the guide, philosopher, and friend of thousand* of amiable persons who spend their lime making and solving riddles. Mr Holden was a Swedenborgian, and used occasionally to preach.

Mr Payne, stationmaster at Ashburtou, whose transfer to Napier has been already referred to in our columns, will be succeeded by Mr Parsons, now stationmaster at Hastings, Mr Young, who has been in charge of the Hinds station, is to be trans ferred to Methven j Mr Turner, now at Methven, going to Hinds. These changes are consequent on the classification scheme. Mr F. Ferriman has been appointed agent for the celebrated steel horse collars, adveft tisea the fact, and publishes with the announcement a number of testimonials, the evidence of the writers of which is a solid proof of the excellence of the collars they hive used, and in many cases their superiority over the leather article.

The "Flying Jordans" will perform in Aahburton on November 19, uext) Friday. The lite of their tent, which is an enormous one, will be the paddock in rear of Devane's hotel. The •'Fiymg Jordans" are said to be the cleverest company of acrobats, etc., that have ever travelled in New Zealand, and certainly the Press aoticea they have received wherever they have been in the colony, have been of the most flattering description.

A large number of pickpockets are at present on a visit to Wellington, and have alreadyjmade their presence felt. The police are cognisant of the movements of these gantry, and are keeping a strict eye upon them. A woman who came across fioin Sydney the other day is said to be particu larly deft with her fingers ; she is fashion ably dressed, and is now making a tour of the colony.

.A specimen of|scaJeJnot?usually met with on the vines in Masterfcon (says the Star) was recently sent to Professor Kirk for identification. Professor Kirk pronounced the specimens to be gooseberry scale, which although not usually met with on vines, was identified by Mr Maskell, who reported a similar occurrence several years ago.

On Monday evening, during the absence of Mr Henry Stephenson, some marauder paid his aviary a visit, leaving the door open, and as a natural consequence a number of canaries, etc., made their escape. All were, however, enticed back again, except one valuable bird, which was either stolen or killed. Anyone having pets will do wall to see that they are securely fastened up at night, or even when leaving home during the day or evening, as prowlers are ever on the move.

A Cnoctaw Indian was convicted and sen tenced to death a ahorb time ago for murder by the laws of his tribe. The convict was a first-rate baseball player, his tribe had a match to be played on the day of execution, and his friends petitioned the Choctaw Governor for a postponement of the execution and leave for the condemned man to pl»v in the match. This was granted, the match played and won, and the champion then gave himself up to be shot.

The native disturbances are cot without their amusing side, says the Wairarapa Slar. 'lie story is told that the Maoris, having decided to start ploughing on a certain piece of land, went the previous evenicg to the owner of the land and borrowed from him a claw hammer with which to take down the wire fence. In another instance one native who was in town on Saturday, speaking of the intention to plough up the Waitara course, characterised ifcas "red hot," which he certainly would't be a party to until after Tuesday next—the day of the Waitara meeting.

Commenting on the Ward case and the granting of his certificate of discharge, the Oreymouth i'to/remarks :—Not many weeks ago a bankrupt came before the District Court of Greymoutb for his discharge. The bankrupt had a number of small debts ; the bankrupt had been out of employment for several months ; the bankrupt had a ai«k wife and family; the bankrupt had but a email salary ; the debts were the accumula tion of years; no creditors opposed the bankrupt's discharge. The Judge suspended his certificate for twelve months, remarking that he appeared to have lived pretty freely upon the business people of the district. In this case the total amount involved was about £200.

A remarkable case of shocking cruelty to a little girl is recorded in the last Sydney papers. At the Narrandera Police Court, on the 2nd u!fc., R. A. Thomas, manager of the local branch of the A. J-8. Bank, was charged by the police with having, between May and October, wilfully ill-treated Sarah Blakely, ft girl ttn years old, under his care, causing bodily suffering. The accused had engaged all the available local counsel at Narandera. The public employed counsel from W&gga to assist the police. The medical and other evidence showed that the child wai in a shocking condition. Her head, limbs, back, and abdomen were covered with wales, scars and bruises. The child stated that she had been flogged with a green hide riding whip, kicked, punched, and kept under a cold shower bath for fifteen minutes at a time. The courthouse was besieged by an excited crowd during the hearing. The defendant was fined and costs. Jf some humble individual had been charged with some trifly offence against property, the chance* ara that he would have got cix month's " hard."

Sir,—A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over 11 for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform suoh 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 f riendij hare simply remarked—"l want v suit like you made for Mr -*-,»—."! Our "turnover for the last si? months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. Thia fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer ' goods in all departments ;fand by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hamU— Oraighead & Bbbrymaf, ( '"*■

CRICKET.

Prssa Association—By Electric fTCalegraph- Oopyright. London, November II The Standard states that the chief credit of success of Stoddart's team against Victoria was due to Mason, and adds that the English team generally have scarcely pulled them selves together yet. : Sydney, November 11 ' Stoddart'g team of English crioketera arrived in town to-day, and were welcomed at a luncheon in the Town Hall by the Mayor. H They begin their matclx against New South Wales to-morrow.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press Asaocißtion—By Electric Telegraph.

Willington, November 11, The Council met »t 2 30 p.m. NATIVE LANDS. A Select Committee was set up at the request of the Lower House to consider the Native Land Laws Act Amendment Bill,! with, power to ait with a similar committee > of the Huuse. BILL PASSED. i The Mining Companies Act Amendment Bill passed its final stages. SECOND READING. _The Invercargill Racecourse Trustees Empowering Bill was read a second time. The Council adjourned at 3 p.m. till 2,30 p^m. on Wednesday next*

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Whllinqtoit, November 11, > Tne House met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS PASSED. The Invercargill Public Offices Site Act Amendment Bill, and the Ofiago Harbour Board Bill were committed and slightly amended. The Wellington City Empowering Bill was committed, and elicited considerable discussion.

These bills ultimately passed their final stages.

LETTER JEOM THK AI7DITOR-OHNBBAI, A letter from the Auditor-General covering correspondence concerning the Auditor- Qeneral't demands that wardens should sign the gold revenue returns, was laid on the table. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. WAGES PBOTBOTIOW BILL.

Th« aeoood reading of the Wages Protec tion Bill wai taken pto forma t and the Bill referred to the Labor Bills Committee.

LAND AND INCOME ASSESSMENT BILL. Oa the motion of the Premier the Land and Income Assessment Bill was referred to the Public Accounts Committee.

SUNDAY LABOR IN MINES BILL, The Sunday Labor in Mines Prevention Bili was read a third time, and passed its final stages* EXPLOSIVES BILL. The Explosives Act Amendment Bill passed through Committee, and it* final stages. •KCHHICAL KIWOATION BIM,. ! The Technical Education BUI was intro duced and read a first time. I

VICTORIA COLLEGE BILL. The Victoria College Bill was read a second time fro forma, and referred to the Statutes Revision Committee. SESSIONAL CGMMITTMS. The House then proceeded to set up the Sessional Committees.

The leader of the Opposition urged that the members composing these Committees should be chosen by a Committee of (Selec tion as in the House of Commons. The Premier said that this was a departure from the previous claim of the Opposition, who had wanted the right to nominate members from their side of the House.

A lengthy discussion followed. Mr Holland moved the adjournment of the debate, and further discussion ensued, the Opposition speakers contending chat there was not a tingle Committee proposed to be set up to which objection could not be made, and that the Government were not desirous of doing business. '- I The Premier said that he would postpone debateable Committees in order that those to which there was no objection might be set •p. Shortly after midnight the motion for adjournment of the debate was agreed to on the voicas. The House adjourned at 12 5 a.m.

Police Force Commission.

Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—

Auckland, November 11, The Police Force Comtnißsion of Enquiry commenced its sitting in Auckland fco-d%y, Mr Kenny, S.M., presiding. After a con suitatioc it was decided that the proceedings should be open to the Press. The only case to be enquired into in Auckland U that of Inspector Emerson, of Hawke's Bay, against whom a certain charge has been laid. Those present at the enquiry were Inspector Emerson and hi« counsel, Mr J. A. Tole, Mr 0. E, Button who appeared for the Prohibition party, Mr Haselden represent ing the Auckland Prohibitisn League, and also two witnesses, Mr Wrn. Cooper, barrister, formerly a magistrate at Samoa, and Mr Adam Henderson, shipbuilder. Mr Kenny said that written statements had been made by the captain and steward of the steamer Dingadee regarding Inspector Emerson. He would read these statements, which would enable both sides to consider the position better. He would then pro ceed to take evidence to-morrow. The enquiry was adjourned till to-morrow morn ing, lhe witnesses withdrew, and Mr Kenny then read the statements privately to counsel for the respective parties. i

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

London, Norember 10. At the weekly auctions of Australasian tallow, 1400 casks were offered, and 1150 sold; fine mutton, 20a; medium, 18i: fine beef, 18i 9d ; medium, 17a 6d. The total quantity of wheao and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,310,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,210,000 j quarters. m oft m kri? n, Tißible BOpply of wheati is 44,919,000 bushels.

Milboubne, November 11. Five thousand bales of wool ware offered at the tales, of which 4375 were sold. There was animated competition, and the prices compare favourably with lace ratos. The market is slightly firmer all round.

m , n Names, November 11 The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company, London, cabled to Messrs Nelson Brothers to-day :—" There is a further fall in the value of Dunedin, Southland and North Island mutton to-day. Quotations are—Best Canterbury 3id, Dunedin and Southland 2gd, Napier aud. North Island 2|d."

SPORTING.

0.J.0. SPRING MEETING,

Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph,

Chbistohurch, November 11, Concluding results: Thb Derby Stakes, of 750 soys. One mile and a half. -Mr Stead's Multiform, I 8.10, 1; Mountebank, 8.10,2; St Qonon, 8.10,3. Defiuant was the only other that went out, and was left at the post. Won easily by three lengtis. Time—2.4l. Divi dend—£l 3s 6(3,

JuyjßNiLß Plauk, of 300 soya; five fur. longs.—Daunt, 8.12, 1; Gold Medallist, 8.7, 2 ; Dundao, 6.8, 3. Won by half a length. Time-1.2}. Dividend—£ls 18s fyi.

Metbopolitan Handicap, of 400 soys; I one mile and' a half,—st Paul, 8.13, 1; Wftiuku, 9.7, S i Lsda, 7.3, 3. Won by two lengths, Time—2 39. Dividend—£3.6s. Selling Twc-Ybar-Old Plats, of 100 < soys ; four furlongs.—Falka, 6.11, 1; Ben Farley, 8.0, 2; Fatigue, 7.9, 3. Won by a length. Time—sl|. Dividend—£s 7s 6,d.

: Epsom High, Weight Handioa^, of iSO soya; one mile. — Starshot, BJ, %; Re morse 11. 2; Fulmen, 8.3, 3. Won by a length. Titne— l.Sp. Dividend—£B 9s. Auction Handicap, of 50 sots; five 1 furlongs.—The Spinner, 7;0, 1; Winder mere, 8.7, 2; Bisley, 8.4, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time—l.s2. Dividend— £7 18s 6d.

THE VICTORIA CROSS.

Awarded to Three Officers.

Press Assooiation —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

London, November 10 The Tictoria Grow has been awarded t. Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Adams, of the Indian Staff Corps , Viscount IMncastle, Aide-dc camp to Lord Elgin aad Lieutenant of the 16th Queen's Lancers; and Lieutenaat E. W. Oostello, wiog officer of the 22nd Pun jaub Infantry, for bravery in the Swat Valley campaign. Lieutenant Oostelio was wounded in the attack by tribes men upon the British camp at Mala kand, but took part; in spelling their socond attack next day, when he dis played great bravery. Lieutenant* Colonel Adams won the coveted dis tinction in fighting round Landokai. H« endeavoured, under heavy fire, to save Lieutenant Greaves, who was wounded. Viscount FiDcastle, whose horse was shot under him, came to Lieutenant-Colonel Adam's assistance, and while Lieutenant-Colonel Adams faced a party of swordsmea single handed, Viscount Fincastle guarded Lieutenant Greaves until relief ar rived.

Cable Brevities.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright.

London, November 10 The French and German newspapers, commenting on Lsrd Salisbury*! Guildhall speech, speak of it ai con ciliatory and pacific.

The election for the vacancy in the Exchange division of Liverpool in the House of Commons, canted by the appointment of Mr J. 0. Bigham, the late member* as successor to Mr Justice Cave, resulted in Mr Mo- Arthur, the Unionist candidate, defeat ing Mr Rea(Uadical) by a majority of 54.

A duel which had been arranged between Sir Robert Peel and the Duke ef Corella, a Neapolitan noble, has been declared off. Sir Robert Peel apologised, having discovered! he had made a mistake in regard to the causes which led to the arrangment of the duel.

Valparaiso, November 11 The ship Oordilla foundered off hare owing to her ballast shifting during a gale. All the crew, excepting the first and second mates, and the captain, were drowned. Sydney, November 11 Mr Edward Priestman, who is acting under a power of attorney for the Rev Edward Williams, a Catholic priest of Devonshire, to day obtained the sanc tion of the Court to have William Cresswell, a lunatic in the Parramatta Asylum, whom Mr Priestman claimi to be Sir Roger Tichborne, examined to discover if marks ou his body corres pond with those on Sir Roger Tich borne.

The fitting of the Legislative Assembly, which commenced last night, continues, and it is said is likely to do so for some time, with slight intermissions for refreshment. It has been discussing the Estimates the whole time. Mr Reid announced that he did not intend to adjourn until they are finished. Adklaibb, November 11 The heat wai intense yesterday Daring the afternoon a cloud of dust obscured the sun, and gave it the appearance of a ball of fire, The children of a public school, observing it, stampeded, crying hysterically, believing that the end of the world had arrived.

Hobart, November 11 Mr Donald Urquhart has been ap- " pointed Attorney-General vice Mr Inglis Clark resigned.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Presa AfHKwiatioo-By Klectrio Ttlegraph- Oopyright '

Lovboit, November 11 , ™. Glasgow Joiners' Union hat forbidden its members to handle American made doors. Norember 11 The Chromcleatt.teß that the Amalga mated Society of Engineers has ioined the Engineering Trades Federation.

THE ABHBPRTQE GUABDIAN i FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1897.



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REMOVAL NOTICE. MESSRS —°— McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS •& IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, BEG to remind their Friends asd the Public Generally that they have REMOVED to ! those uommodioua premises between those of the New Zealand Clothing Factory and Mesera John Or?, MESSRS McDONALD AND MoDIARMID thank the Public for the very liberal support accorded them during the past two years, and they intend by keeping a FIR3T-OLABB STOCK of every requisite in the BOOT LINE, and by civility and despatoh, to merit a continuance of the lame. Owing to the great sucoeaß of our sale during the Iftlt fortnight, and wishing to make room for large indents coming to hand, we have decided TO CONTINUE THE SALE |IN OUR NEW PREMISES FOE FOURTEEN DAYS, during which time we intend to Clear All Odd Lines OF CANVAS SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, ITO, AT Ridiculously Cheap Prices. No Reservation of a any Part of our Splendid Stock. Ladies* and Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 2s 9d and 2> lid per pair, only a few pair lefb Children's School Boots (our own make), sizes 7 to 9, 4s 3d ; sizes 10 to 13, 4s 9d Ladies' Glace Kid Shoes—a perfect gem, (own make), only 6s lid, only a few aizes .eft Ladies* Glace Kid Evening Shoes, 2s 9d per pair Ladies 9 Patent Leather Evening Shoes 2s lid per pair Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes reduced from 6a to 4s 6d Ladies' Canvas Shoes from 33 9d per pair Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoe from 5s 6d Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 5d Ladies' Strong Leather Boots from 6s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Shoes (sewn), only 6s lid, usually 9s Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, (own make), at 4s lid Men's Strong Closed Balmorals, sale price 7s lid, good value at 10s 6d Girls' Two-Bar Strap Shoes, sizes 7 to 9, 3a 6d ; sizes 10 to 13, 3s 9d, | Men's Strong Kip Watertight*, 11s 9d, usually 13s 6d AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LINES WHICH LIMIi'ED ISPAGE PREVENTS | US FROM ENUMERATING, J CALL EARLY AND MAKE YOTJR FAMILY PURCHASES ANDi DON'T FORGET, THE ADDRESS IS— .McDONALD & McDIARMID, CASH BOOT STORE, EAST BTBEET. J NICHOLAS* Manager.—Brattohes, Oamaru and Waimafce.



MITCHELL & TURNER —ABB NOW SHOWING PEE S.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALIS. PER S.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASKS. \ M. &T. / \ A / pRmTg CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINB OILCLOTHS CRKPONS WILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLA& TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BALES, DKESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY. OUE TROTKS CARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR 18 NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties in MTTLINKBY. French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats *«.! sSinrii'• Dress Fabrics; a Moat Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and IS clasesol Sand Fancy Goods; MANTLES and OAPE3 the latest styles from London; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Printß, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CC|RSpIT, Just Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 IOS. A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Tua and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the a«W shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make. OABP&TS, FLOORCLOTHS, &&, &c



ANDREW ORR. "W. H. SUTHiiKLANU, gx. *™v*Zll c hub oh BEGS to inform his customers and the ___„ nubile th»t he has removed from CONFIRMATION CLASSES. ■TftDoreß Street, to the SATURDAY, (Special) in the Ohurch, riUB OYBIER AND FRIED FISH 2.30 p.m. MVS«) F MDA *. »-"ii*. 7.30 : Ohoir .■aeEOI4L ROOM FOB LADIES. P™oMoe BP-5, SERyIO Ba &t»nytwne. J'reah Fish ana dhiok«« H.O a.m.—Morning Prayer. T7IINEST Roller flow, 2001b, 24a; lOOlbs REV T# A> HAMILTON. Jb 12i6dj 501ba 6b 25lbs 3s 3d. •__ •_ ~_ __~



Henry Zander. ZANDER'S :SALE. TXTITHIN FOUR WEEKS OVER <J3BOOO of Stoolf HAS BEEN SOLD AND | OFFER THE BALANCE OF THE REMAINING STOCK AT Any Reasonable PRICE.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN'S SUITS. ~°" BOYS' SUITS, g 500 MEN'S SUITS FROM 13s 6d to 65*. J 500 BOYS' SUITS FROM 5s 6d to 45-. f A . G. B*A R T O N 9 Manager,



SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK. GRAND LINE|PRINTS, in 30 ] distinct patterns, at 6d per yiid* Finest assortment Cotton Dress Goods in Ashburton. SPECIAL LINE NEW HALF- WOOL FLANNELETTES -48 inch Figured Lustre at 2s lid per yard, worth 4j 6d. New Dress Goods from Is per yard, double width. 2 Specially Good Lines MEN'S TWEED. SUITS at 29a Sd and 355. Worth seeing. JUST OPENED Several Grand Lines in MEN'S SHIRTS. FOR SHEARERS— Bluchers at 4s ltd, Cotton Shirts at Is lid, Under Shirts andjPantsgat 2s 6d. Drill Trousers at 3a 3d. ' AJvery nice range of " Crispin "|Boota and Shoes for Summer wear. AsJihurton Drapery Company.



HAVE DISPOSED OF THE FOLLOW ING LOTS :~ SJOO Dozen Ploughshares to Messrs Fribdlander Bros. About Ss£ Tons Faints of all descriptions to Mb John Wilson. 4fc Cases Toys and Fancy Goods to Mb H. M. Jones. 36 Assorted Clocks to Mb G. Jesson. Carpets, Window Blinds, and Uphol sterers' Ironmongery to Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co. About 100 Pumps, and Plumbers' Ironmongery to Mb J. W. Hardley. The whole of the shipment of Tysaok's Files, Scythe Blades, Hay Knives, and Johnstone's Cutlery to Messrs W. H. Collins & Co. 3£5 Steel Horse Collars and Shipment of Parlies' Spades and Forks to Mb F. Febbiman. Purchasers will do well to visit the above mentioned firms.



I AM NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE ORDERS FOR™ About 2 tons Assorted Bolts and Nate About 25 tons Shoeing and other Iron Aboub 2 tons English and Colonial Clorers Tea Catting and Mixing Machine Latest English Butter Mixer (almost new) Large Table, 18ft by 4ft 6in AND OTHER LINES (TOO NUMEROUS 10 MENTION. THE SALE WILL ONLY LAST Another Fortnight, THEREFORE COME AT ONOJ3. HENRY ZANDER,



Do nof Jhe persuadedfo ouyany o/Me/jp/fef/ms, « Tfiefast moneya/?d #1 experience can Aty. Largest safe wAusfra/as/a\ i SOLD BY ALL GROCERS J



Auction Sales To-morrow. , Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade, at 11.30, j97| Asres, Alford Forest.



For every Quarter in a man's pocket there area dozen uses; and to use each one in sjjch ft way as to derive the greatest bene fit is ft question every one must aolve for himself.; VFe believe, however, th^t no better use could be made of 1 one of thefe quarters than to exchange it for a bottle 6s Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera,'and Diarrhea* Remedy, a medicine that every family should be provided with, £>r t»}« by Aih> button Drug Qmyqpp,



CLARKE'S 6 « PILLS ■« warranted to cure Gravel, Paini in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established, upwards of gjQ years. In boxes 4a f>% each, of &]l Chemiatij and Patent Medicine yeD<fors. throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Ponntiei Drug Qamn»ny, Lincoln



Keating's Powdkr destroys, bug*, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless fco domestic animals. In exterminating booties the success of- this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is " Keating's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is and % 64 «oh, by ail ohemiati,



Ayer's Sarsaparilla. • • • Cleans* your blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla—the most thoroughly reliable alterative ever compounded. For scrofula, boils, ulcers, sores, car. buncles, pimples, blotches, and all disorders originating in vitiated blood, this medicine is a specific. Ayer'a Sarsaparilla is «quallj bene ficial as a remedy for catarrh, rheu matism, and rheumatic gout As s Tonic, it assists the process of digestion, stimulates the sluggish liver, strengthens the nerves, and builds up the body when debilitated by excessive fatigue or wasting illness. Physicians everywhere con sider Ayer's Sarsaparilla the best. It is a skilfully-prepared combination of the most powerful alteratives and tonics. No other blood-purifier gives equal satisfaction or is so uni?tniujfr *n demand.



Ayer's Sarsaparilla FREPAKBD BY 0». I. C. AVER •C 0. t Uwe»,» w . (> ,tJt GOLD MEDALS at the WnhTs CMtf h*mm Ayer*s PiUs CURE wuoreffgs*



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