sternly object to any THE AUSGLEICH. extension of the

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1897. THE SHOW.

Tsg success of the Show last Friday was very marked indeed, and the large attendance of the public was full enough evidence that the efforts of the A. and P. Association to provide an exhibition of the first order are highly appreciated. The division of the Show ground into two paddocks made the crowd in the first paddock look small, but bow imnjen^e was the attendance was easily realised when the jumping contests began in the second paddock. A ring was formed round the miniature steeplechase course, and along the •boundary of this ring there could not *we b,een fewer than five thousand .onlookers^ ans jfcbis itoo while a re-: number t# pake a Show] gathering was left in th,e firs,fc parjdock pople who fo,un<jl the " Show "fair-' geod amusement for them, or who preferred a gtudy of the superb show of implements, or an enjoyment of what was to be seen in the produce -shed to the rougher if more exciting fkmt® ®f watching the lumping.

Having noted the very largely in- j creased attendance—an increase which must have been pleasing indeed to the Treasurer, whose bag of gate money totalled £165—one naturally thinks of the sinallness of the first paddock, and what would ba the state of affairs were the Association limited to it alone, as was previously the case, for the accom modation of the Show and its patrons, it long ago became too small, but it was only this year that the experiment yas tried of taking the sheep pens into the second paddock. And it was only after seeing the mass of people round the steeplechase course, and how much space was still Jeffc open and not utilised that people began to realise what was really in the minds of those who favor the police reserve, as the second paddock is called, as the ground in which the whole Show should be held. Having seen the paddock as it was seen on Show Day, there could be little doubt as to its desirableness, and it is to be hoped the Committee of the Association will leave no effort untried to secure a perfect and inalienable title to this paddock as the site of their annual Show. Where the Trotting Club's grand stand now is, or just beside it, the Association could erect one large enough to contain under it a luncheon room, committee and press rooms, besides cover for the exhibition of produce, etc. Beyond, could be found room for any number of draught horses, pens for cattle and pigs, while the corner selected this year for the sheep could be retained. Then the ample acreage of the reserve gives plenty of promenade /space for the public, plenty of sites for the side shows, etc., and being wholly sur rounded by fine trees, there would be no reason for any complaint as to want of shelter. The reserve affords just whatia wanted in the shape of a Show ground, and we trust it will be vested in tho Association, so that, fixity of tenure secured, the members may set about the duty of putting it in permanent order, and with confidence in tha future set aside funds to provide the many improvements that will have to be made, but which they will willingly undertake once some thing tangible as to hold of the ground is given them.

The German party in the Austrian Reichsrath, which is now in session,

" Ausgleich," and are stonewalling very bitterly and very rowdily the proposals of the Govern ment now before the legislative body. From our cables we learn that the Friday-rtaturday sitting lasted for twenty-seven hours, that one speaker kept the floor for twelve hours, whiU his friends gave him breathing spac and time to collect bis thoughts, go tha' , he could keep up his stream of talk, ly .banging desks, howling, abusing thf chairman, and playing the part gener ally of the larrikin barracker. The Ausgleich, an anangement for meeting! the joint-trxpenditure of Austria and Hungary, has been in force since 1887. Of the funds for this expendi ture, Austria contributes 70 per cent and Hungary 30 per cent, This arrangement was fixed for ten yearf, and pxpires immediately, hence the discussion in the Reichsrath anent a renewal of it. The opposition of the German portion of the House is not new. When the matter was discussed in the Hungarian and Austrian Parlia ments last year, considerable attention was given to it, and indications of German opposition were then manifest, as in the Austrian Bouse it was argued I that the Hungarian proportion of con tribution should be increased, and naturally Hungary was not in favor ol that idea. In the Hungarian House Baron Banffy declared in October of last year that the negotiations for an extension of the Ausgleich had been so far successful and satisfactory, and that a settlement would soon be arrived at on an equitable basis. Conferences had been held in which the Austrian party put forward the suggestion that Hungary should contribute 42 per cent of the cost of the joint expenditure, but the Hungarian delegates were in exorable. Some understanding, how ever, was come to about commercial relations, and the railway tariffs were equalised and made identical in both divisions of the empire, while it was decided to ignore nationality in the giving of Government contracts, and to grant facilities to Hungarian com panies to do business in Austria, In June of last year a new political party was formed called the German pro gressist party, and it is this party which is now stonewalling the Ausgleich extension in the Reichsrath.

v thrilling account of the rescue of Lieutenant Greaves' body from the

action at Lindikai is given in 7he Times, Here is a little extract:—

HOW BRITONS FIGHT,

"Poor Greaves fell to the ground, and Colonel Adams and Lord Fincastle at once dashed in to rescue him from the Ghazis, who were hacking with their swords at his prostrate body. It was at this juncture that Captain Palmer's horse was killed, and he himself I received a bullet through the right I wrist. As Colonel Adarn-s and Lord Fincastledasned up the Ghazisretreatei from the body and begap firing at them from a distance of about 20 yards, while the enemy on the hill also poured in a stream of bullets Lord Fincastle's horse wats shot and several bullet holes were found afterwards in his saddle, and his scabbard was shattered by a ball. How he and Colonel Adams escaped appears a miracle. Lord Fin cistle now endeavored to raise poor Greaves' body on to Colonel Adams' saddle, but found himself unable to do so, and a rush of Ghaais coming down the hill at tho moment Colonel Adams moved a few yards to the right tp intercept them. Lord Fincastle then dropped the body and stood over it till the arrival of two sowars, While one of the latter was assisting Lord Fin castle to raise Greaves a bullet passed through Greaves' chest, and it was thi§ that killed him ? as he had hitherto been breathing though unconscious. All this tjme polonel Adams sat quietly on his horse guarding the others as far as he could from the hot fire kept up by the enemy 8 wbiclbt now filled one of the SQwars/ horses/

J Interprovineial telegrams appear on the i first page of this issue; on the fourth page { will be found an article "Mr Scobie I Mackenzie's ideas on Ministerial purity."

Local and General.

j Mr Thomas will offer a light gig by I auction at the Arcade on Saturday. There was a sharp shock of earthquake at Dunedin at 2.10 this morning, i Members/of the Chrysanthemum Club should call for their plauts at once, as the earlier they receive proper attention the better chance they will have oi coming to perfection.

The privileges in connection wiih the Rakaia Boxing Day Sports will be put up to auction on Thursday at the Rakaia «>ale by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club's open ing clay on Saturday last was a great success, the attendance being over one hundred and forty. Enjoyable games were played in excellent weather. The ladies provided' afternoon tea, which was very acceptable. The New Zealand Times states that ex emption from attendance at the Magistrate's Court was granted JJrank Lawry, M.H.R., who had been summoned by the Commercial Agency Company to show cause why he should not pay £78 due on a judgment. A traveller ou the railway between Dunedin and Milburn complains that horsey men were gambling with dice all the way, and eventually a quarrel ensued amongst the gamblers over sixpence, and a desperate fight ensued, during which he was nearly knocked off his seat, An in quest was held at Mount Somers on Saturday last, Mr Willliam Morgan acting as coroner, upon the body of Arthur La very, saddler, who had been found dead on the previous day. The post mortem examination conducted by Dr. Maude, revealed that the cause of death was heart disease, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. In our show report, it was stated in the cattle section that Mr Tweedy scored first in Ayshire cows in milk. This was an error, as the red ticket went to Mr Clarke's cow, Mr Tweedy second. Mr Tweedy was the | only competitor in Ayrshire two-year-ol bulls* and his exhibit •« Hard Times " was awarded the red ticket. Readers are remiuded thab the Kinemato graph exhibition wili be given in the Odd fellows' Hall to-night, and tha>, thirty new pictures will be shown, ihe machinery wili on this occasion be worked from behind the screen instead of from the middle of the half, thereby giving much more room in the hall, a3 wed as an unobstructed view.

Last night the recumbent marble statue of the late Bispop Harper was unveiled be fore a large congregation in the Cathedral by the late Bishop's son, Canon Harper, and Mr Henry Slater, Chancellor of the Diocese. Bishop Julius gave an address. The statue is by Mr F. J. Williamson, of Esher, Surrey, and is a striking likeness and a fine artistic work.

Messrs Friediander Bros, advertisement appears announcing the opening of the wool season. They have made arrangements for private sales of Ashburton wool, and will be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru sales, to which they will forward wool from Ashburton free of all charges ex cept railage, if the wool is consigned to the firm. November 26 is the date of the first Christchurch sale. The Public Trustee explains that hia de partment is only interested in three of the properties in the Taran^ki district, for trespassing on and ploughing up which the Maoris have been punished. So far from tha Natives being dissatisfied with the Public Trustee's administration, many Maoris a* well as European settlers have expressed the greatest satisfaction ac the smoothness with which the Native lands are now being managed. The useleasnesa of prohibition orders is generally acknowledged. An illustration was given by a case heard recently in the Napier Magistrate's Court when a prohibited seaman named Eddy, who, only a fortnight ■go, was charged with drunkenness, cam* up on a similar charge. He succeeded on Saturday nighi, in procuring liquor from five, different hotels. The police said they were sati.-fksd that the publicans did not know ■ hat the accused was prohibited. A fine of £5 was imposed. There was a fair attendance of the Com mittee of the Racing Club -it the meeting in Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening—Mr Hugo Friediander presiding. It was de cided not to paint the stands and paling? till after the Summer meeting. The ground Committee were requested to procure an estimate of the cost of re-measuring the track, after a sharp corner had been rounded off, also the cost of doing the last mentioned work. Several items of repairs on the grand stand and other buildings were en trusted to the Ground Committee to carry out. Six new members were elected, and several accounts were passed for pAymeiit. It is reporiedthat the Prince of Wales is bringing home with him yet another variety of hat, a memento of his visit to the little watering place where he has stayed his pre scribed three weeks, and gained so much benefit from a not too severe cure. The Marienbad hat will probabiy take the place of the Hamburg hat, and the Bohemian village, by this accident of fashion, becomes a familiar name to many who to this year had no knowledge of its existence. Latterly there has been rather a revolt against the bowler shape, and the Prince himself led it when he brought back with him the soft felt, high-crowned, but with a cleft in its crown, which we know as the Hotnburg hat. The Homburg hat was brown, a sort of Bismark brown. The Marienbad is green and with a wider rim. The Bohemians have known it for centuries. Something like ib was popular in iinglaud years ago. Offenbach, long before the war of 1871, seeking quiet in the Tryol, was captivated by the comfort of the familiar green felt Tyrolese hat. He would wear nothing eke for the whole of his tour, Mr J. A. Berg, whose mechanical skill and ingenuity has been most favorably com mented upon from time to time, has just built to the order of Mr Isaac Sargent, of j the Ashburton Forks, a very handsome and highly finished gig. The body rests on springs, which have been cleverly designed by Mr Berg, and are so made as to take all vibration off the seat when the gig ia in motion, this rendering the riding in the trap as easy and comfortable as sitting in a well balanced rocking chair, no matter how rough the roads may be. The invention has been patented, and is pronounced by metro politan coachbuilders to be one of the best aud strongest springs ever devised. The mountings and upholstering ef the gig are exceedingly neat and artistic, and the work manship throughout is of a very high order of merit. Mr Berg has also just built a Jubilee two-wheel phaeton, which has won the admiration of all who have seen it. The phaeton is also fitted with the patent springs, and though it is made strong enough to carry two adults of an average weight, and is fitted with a detachable seat in front, it is so light that the smallest pony could run away with it. A third trap, which is the outcome ofJMr Berg's mechanical skill, is also exceedingly neat, and the workmanship throughout each conveyance is such as to reflect the very highest credit on our clever townsman. A ride in one of these con veyances will be a delightful pleasure, as all I jolting and shaking up of one's- bones will be j entirely prevented, iJo matter what the size of a trap may be, the same style of shafts and springs can be put, and the same ease and comfort in riding attained. Holloway's Pills and Ointment—The most effectual Cure for Gout and Rheu matism—A frequent cause of these com plaints is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion, lassitude and great debility, showing the want of a prober circulation of the fluid, and any impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these disorders. Holloway's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few doses taken in time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheumatism but anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Oint ment, also, the powerful properties of which, combined with the effect of the Pills, ensure a certain cure. The Oint ment should be thoroughly rubbed into the jiarts affected at least twice a day, after they h^ye been sufficiently fomented with we fin water to open the pores to fauiliate the. iutraduetiou of the Ointment to the glmdi,

f The Melbourne Cup, which i* run to-lay, > will reach u 8 by cable early this evening, j Immediately on receipt of the cable a . Guardian extra will be issued, which thoee 1 interested may obtain at this office.

J A curious circumstance recently came [ under the notice of a local pigeon fancier. 1 A Hamburg hen took a fancy to lay in the } nest of a homing pigeou, and the occupant promptly appropriated the resulting eggs. The fowl always turned the pigeon off the nest when; she wanted to lay, but the homer invariably returned to the business in hand, and even t ually the Hamburg was removed and the pigeon was left in peaceable possession of two eggs. In due course—three weeks after wards—the chicks appeared, but what that pigeon thought upon examining ths result of her extra labour, can only be conjectured. It was suggested by a young fancier present, when the state of affairs was discovered, that the pigeon must have been pretty well prepared by her extra term of incubation for something quite out of the way.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright.

London, October 31 Mutton, New Zaaland crossbred wethers and maiden ewes—Canterbury, 3|d per lb; Dunedin and Southland, 2 15-16 d per lb ; North Island, 2|d par 10. The abo>e quotations are for average quality and for lines of not less thaa 100 carcases.

Lamb—Prime Canterbury, per 321 be to 42lbs, 3f 1 per lb ; fair average, including Dunedito, Southland, Wellington and Recon. diry Canterbury, per 32lbs to 42lbs, 35-16 d per lb. The quotations for lamb do not include sales of small lambs or heavies, or inferior qualities. River Plate sheep, crossbreds or merino wethers, heavy 2 916 th d per lb ; light 2jd per lb.

Rabbit skins were keenly competed for at an advance of from Id to 2d. Everythin* offered was sold. 8

CRICKET.

Engiislimen v Soufk Australia.

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T t ■ 3 . Adblaidr, November 1. Ib rained heavily last night, and the match, which to-day was interrupted by frequent showers, was drawn. The followina are the scores:— B 80tTTH ACfStBALIA. First Innings , m >it 499 Second Innings. Darling ... „„ i ****-11 ••• ' ... '** 48 Lyons ... >i# "* g_, i Reedman, ... _ *" 37 I W. Giffen, not out ... ... 28 Evans ... #M "" _j Jarvisnotout ... [[, 0 Sundries ... *" 10 Total for five wickets ... 188 Bowmko Analysis.—Hirst 1 for 58, Richardson 2 for 80, Hearne 1 for 22. Brhura 0 for 5, Hay ward 1 for 22.

England,

First Innings , „, 47g The English team have left for Melbourne, London, October 31. The newspapers suggest thab Stoddart should cable to the Cape for Brown, the Yorkshire professional, to proceed to Aus tralia with a view to strengthening' the batting department of the team. The Standard, commenting on the South Australian match, says that the absence of Giffen is intensely disappointing to English cricketing circles.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

_The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Present— His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Thomas, Collins, Reid, Davis, Bird, Baker, Paul, and Orr.

OTNANCE.

The Mayor stated the debit balance at the bank was £1615 Is Sd, and the receipts from all sources since last meeting had been £162 14s.

CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from— The Controller and Auditor-General, returning balance sheet duly certified.-— Received. The General Manager New Zealand Rail ways and Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., re Moore street crossing—Received. It was decided to thank Mr Wright for the interest he had taken in the subject, The Commissioners of Crown Lands ra reserve 3181.—Received. The secretary of the Canterbury Fire Underwriters' Association re subsidy. Mr 8. Vaile's circular, re railway question in New Zealand.—The circular was referred to the Works Committee. Town Clerk, Gore, protesting againeb municipal franchise enlargement.—Referred to a committee of the whole Council. Mr Robert Campbell, information r« Lyttelton harbour.—Received. Mr C. W. Purnell, forwarding draft by. law for approval.

LICENSES.

Several petroleum, carriage, carriers', and drivers' licenses were applied for and granted.

RESERVES COMMITTEE REPORT.

Building Sites.—Your Committee recom mend that the matter of reducing the upset rentals of the sections of the Borough reserve near the Domain, lately submitted to public auction, be held in abeyance for the present, and should any applications for the same be made they can be let on the terms fixed by the Council. With reapeot to Reserve T.S. 417-8, 423-4, your committee recommend that these be let on grazing lease from year to year, but at the same time be open to be let at any time on a long building lease. Cr Reid moved the adoption of the report and Cr Thomas seconded it, which was carried unanimously.

engineers' rdpobt. Labour Gang.—The men have been engaged during the past two weeks in cart ing soil to sections, shingling streets, fixing kerbing and making culverts, watering streets, planting willows, etc., for river protection work, attending water supply, etc , and sundry maintenance work. Moore Street Railway Crossing—We hare seen the resident engineer as to the carrying cut of this work and have taken the levels etc. The culvert in West Street has been laid in, and men and teams have commenced filling to-day. We are getting the material from the surplus in Kermode Street west. Protection Works—The river in the neighbourhood of this S.E. Town Belt appears to be shifting in some measure and requires watching. The recent freshes have not done any damage, bub the banks require strengthening in one or two places, and we are of opinion that it may be found advisable shortly to out the new channel for the out fall drain through the reserve that has been lately applied for.

THE FIRE BLOCK.

Pursuant to notice of motion at last meet ing, the Mayor moved that the fire-block be between Moore Street and Havelook Street and between East and Cass streets.—The motion was carried unanimously.

INSPECTOR'S REPORT.

The Inspector reported persons fined for having horses at Itrge, and gave notice to several persons to have their fences out. He a«ked what should be done in regard to the large number of bicycles left on the foot path in E»st Street. Altera good deal of discussion it was decided to caution offenders against leaving bicycles on the footpaths.

INSURANCE subsidy.

Cr. Thomas said he had interviewed the Association in Christchurch, but they had I changed their name since the promise,"and I said they did not intend to continue the subsidy. Cr Orr wished to know if the present Association gave a subsidy to any fire bri gade in Canterbury, for if so the Ashburtoa brigade would have a fair claim.

ISt-UkW, ihe report of the By-law Committee rg out-buildings was adopted.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £108 Os 5d were passed for payment. The Council then sat as a

DOMAIN BOARD,

' cricket and swimming UUOE&i I It was, decided to inform the above ofabt r that they must send io names of guarantor* I tor subscription* by next meeting. I A.ACASDA.C ! *he secretary of the above club sent is the names of guarantors for the yearly sob scnption. | BULBS, SEEDSj EX. donations of plants and seeds w«r« received by the. curator from the Hob. J. D, Acton, P e el forest, Mr John Orr, Mr Ben **ker, ana Mr John Heary, and wer« accepted with thanks.

Cable Brevities.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

London, October 31

The house of Kichardson, the well known Surrey bowler, situated at Thames Ditton, in Surrey, has been broken into by burglars. Richardson is at present in Australia with Stoddart's eleven.

Mr E. T. Hooley's representative at Pekin telegraphs that the contract for he construction of certain lines of railway in China has been accepted. Mr Arthur Mosley Ohanfiell, Q.C. Recorder of Kochester, has been raised to tho Bench in succession to Sir Roland Vaughan Williams.

Constantinople, November 1

The Porte has informed the Powers that it objects to the appointment of Colonel Schaeffer, of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg as the Governor of Crete.

St. John's, November 1

x\t the Newfoundland elections, Sir W. V. White way and two of his colleagues have been defeated by over whelming majorities.

Ottawa, November 1

The Canadian Government baa virtually concluded a contract with the Beaver line of steamships for a weekly mail service between Liverpool and St. John's, New Brunswick, in the winter months, and with Montreal as the port of call in summer.

Sydney, November 1.

With reference to the alleged dete rioration of the Australian horses sent to India, Mr Bruce, Chief Inspector of Stock, considers that racing, as now conducted, has a gpod deal to answer for. If horses were compelled to carry a decent weight, and be at the least 15 hands high and two-year-old racing done away with, it would be possible to obtain useful horses, So far as racing was concerned, it was not needed to improve the breed of horses. The racehorse of to-day was not much, while pony racing had a still worse effect in lowering the standard of useful horses.

November 1 \ The Governor and party propose to | make a tour of New Zealand, leaving by the next trip of the Moana. Melbourne, November 1 The Treasurer intends to place a j £120,000 8 per cent, loan on the local ' market in November, The loan represents the balance of the uncon verted 4 per cent, stock. ' Cardinal Moran yesterday opened St. Patrick's Cathedral. The Bishops of Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, | the Archbishop of Wellington, and a j large number of other leading clerics, took pa-rt in the ceremony, which was a, most impressive one. The building ' has been in course of erection for many yea,rs and cost over £200,000 without the towers or spires. Adelaide, November 1 The cyclist Martin was released f rota prison on Saturday. He told an in ierfiewer that he enjoyed himself, and it was the most complete rest he had had for yeirs. He also intimated that he had not given up all idea of raping in Australia, but would leave for other lands in three or four months, Ffow his remarks it is believed that he will try and got up matches outside of the Leapt, , i

SWIMMING.

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London, October 30. The second race of the series between Ernest Caviil and McCusker, the American, was to have taken place yesterday at Lei cester, over a course of half a mile, bat McCusker failed to put in an appearance, persumably through some mistake. Caviil did not claim a forfeit of the stakes, and still hopes that the match will come off.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir—-It was with a certain degree of pain that I read the news in yesterday's Guardian that Mr W. H. Collins was to be a candidate for the position of Mayor of Ashburton. A man who has consistently set the ratepayers at defiance for the benefit of his own pocket is surely not a proper man to represent this borough as chief magistrate.—l am, etc.

Consistency. Ashburton, November 2,1897.

THE NATIVE TROUBLE.

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Ntzw Plymouth, November 1 , Seventy-three Maoris, headed by four playing fifes, marched to the Courthouse •his morning in charge of Sergeant Stag poole. On reaching the Courthouse they danced a haka outside, and were joined by nineteen others who had been accommodated for the night in the building, and who danced a haka of sympathy and welcome while waifiog for the opening of the Court. Their fifes coutinued to play lively airs, which were continued as the prisoners were taken in batches before the Magistrate, Mr Stanford. 'Ihe charges against them of tr«epas--ing upon certain lands, the property of settlers and others, by ploughing them up. were then gone into, aud ninety-one Natives were convicted and sentenced to two months' imprisonment, and alsoordere i to find a surety of £25 each to keep the peace for twelve mouths. As euch batch left the Court they set up a defiant " aket' New Plymouth, November 2

Seventy-three Maoris wete sent away to Wellington gaol, and eight to Wanganui by express train this morning.

MB ABHBOBTON OUABDIAN ; TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2; IW.



. Business Notices, , [Telephone No 80. S. SALEK. WATCH REPAIRS. JUST RECEIVED from Rotherham's and Erhardt's faototies, a large stock of the _ m _il?*w**? arfcß for theße well known watche ß . Also for all other English and American Watches Having bought largely at a considerable discount for spot oaeh CHAEGES FOE EEPAIES ABE CORKESPONDINGLY REDUCED. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALL JjfIWJSIL-JL.IQtiY RE-PAJCttSa, WATCH Jtfc-SFAllfcgl. & OJLOCBL ttI2F-VIl*S, la a RELIABLE MANNER is a feature at S. SALEK'Sj, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTEICT. EAST STREET. MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALES. PER g.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASES. \ M. &T. / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CRKPONS QUILTS ;*i s BLOUSE GOODS CURTAILS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS. TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACKAGES, 4 BAL ES, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, MILLINERY, OUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLES, If Yard for the Price of 1 Yard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.* SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties in MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors'; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest, styles from London; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tost Imported, in all sizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from «g2 15g. A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the new shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, <fee., && ANDREW ORR.



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v Jul Jl!_x3l jl O-cxJLiJLIi. I inn doze« jams. JLxJVJ (Superior quality.) 48 6(1 per dozen. J i is 3d per dozen per case j I—HI in ■mi | JOHN OER & CO. " ~~ MUSICAL. | WEBLEY & SONS, Pianoforte and Orean Tuners and Repairers, of Ohnstchurch, are at present visiting Ash te-Aon. All Orders left with Mr Horace Gates will be promptly attended to. II 6 He was new t© tike house and its role, And they aßked him to move the address, j And he said I will do it with pleasure, But I'm hoarse as a crow, nothing less: : They took him outside and they gave him* j A thing which is certain and sure, And what made his voice of the clearest ( Was Woods' Great Peppem ofc Cure.



H«-nry Zanuer. ZANDER'S feAJuJci. rpHE GENUINENESS OF MY SALE HAS PROVED ITSELF* Within THREE WEEKS ever -jsrooo of mtoou Has been Sold, and therefore many Lines Cleared, in consequence of which I am t compelled to Withdraw Quotations, BUOD I OFFEB THE BALANCE OF THE REMAINING STOOK AT Any Reasonable PRICE. JUST TO HAND, ex lonic. Parke's Spades, No. 2 and 3 Parke's Forks, 4 and 5 pronged Tyaack's Files, R-.sps, Links,** Reaper Sections, Hay Knives, etc., etc. Johnston's Superior Cutlery Etc. Eta. Etc. All of which MUST BE CLEARED,; with the remaining balance, as Premises must be given up. THE SALE WILL ONLY LAST Another Fortnight, THEREFORE COME AT ONCE. THE PUBLIC SAY j i' j Zar.de* Sale j IS THE ONLY GENUINE ONE. j | HENRY ZANDER.



Spring- Fashions. THE TVRAPERY YW„ THE READY-MONEY DRAPERS,, I N??. Tr^Tm^ peofcioll of theit CHOICE and r. ,nR* JP V, SELECTION of NEWEST ««°*™L or the SPRING and SUMMER oHjAoUiVo, JUST OPENED UP, nJjH8Pkyed in tfaeir WELL LIGHTED SHOP and SHOWROOM. SUMMER DRESSES, Wool and Silk, Shot Fancies, Vigo Coatings, Tweeds, Prints, Zephyrs, Saxony Stripes, fee, &c. MILLINERY in Wonderful and Charm ing Variety, Flowers, Feathers, Mountß, Laces, Chiffons, Ruchings, Veilings, Gloves, &c, &c. • A?! TL? S AroaP eß« Blouses and Novelties in Children's Wear. Special Notice. WE would respeocfully ask those Clients who think of placing their order for Show Dresses with us to do so A* J_2ax»ly a* Possible, to avoid the rush that always occurs at Show time. dressmaSng—ios od. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. _____ ~ m c n H »fl J J Q GO 3 o 8 Sd S g * S pq a g. « I MPh Q __ £3 • See b P • nH* X ™ "^ h—l __ t) j£ "^ _/) JZ^ P* w i_4 o N GG g3 &■ _^ W»m_— —«wwi»!iiiiiM,mnriiirmr»im i in ■ . mmu—>—. , , m fo nof Jbepersi/ncfedfo\ dnysny off/ie/m/fef/Qml [ 9 //?S/S/ Qfl fi&Wng^ J [~o^?^Co^3ff^S//yerM^/sF~\ TneyarepuredndwhksomA 2> fl}e nest money and m experience can im lamest safe InAi/stra/as/a\ IL SOLD BY ALL CROCERS A Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting. 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—Confirmation Cfaßa (men and women) in the Church, 7.30 p.m. ; G.F.S., in the Schoolroom, 7.30 p.m. ; Vestry Meeting, 8 p-m. FRIDAY —Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice. 8 p.m. SATURDAY—Diocesan Examination for Scholars, 530 a m.; Confirmation Class, 2.30 p m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7. 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Class, 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 5 p.m.—Greenstreet—Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.—Dromore--Mr T. A. Gates. 6 30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



KojsieTea is fragrant,--John Orr nod Oo„ agent*/



Synopsis oir Nsw adv_btis_m»h_s. Building Society—Monthly payments. Friediander Bros.—Wool sales. D. Thomas—Gig and harness for sale. Wanted to rent—Five-roomed houae. Good Templars—Notice to members. Strayed- Sheep Dog. Tenders wanted for grazing. F. & H. Steel—Space reserved.



lic-a-ie Tea * reliable.-John Orr and Co.. agents*