The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1898. Local and General.

The Irrigation Question.— The confer ence on the irrigation question, promoted by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, will Bib at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21.

Police Court — Mr Boberb Alcorn/J.P., \ i this merning dealt with a first offender m the usual way. The offender had imbibed too much liquor and the police had to take charge oi him. Tennis.— The tournament for die gold brooch, presented to the Melrose Teunis Club by Mr George Jesson, haa been com ploted, the successful competitor being Miss Bertha Alcorn. Fire at Rakaia.— Some time during Monday night Mr David Turhbull's combine and elevator were completely destroyed. The plant is insured m a, Christchuroh office, but the amount ia not known, neither ia the origin of the fire. The San Francisco Mail.-— A wire from Wellington at noon to-day said the Penguin, with the San Francisco mail, was expected m Wellington at six to-night. The Roto mahana was announced to sail an hour .later with the southern portion of the mail. Omission.— -In our report of the Cycling Club's concert on Monday evening Miss Bessie Simmonds' violin solo, " Nocturne," was inadvertently omitted. Miss Simmonda 1 musical talent is, however, bo well known and so highly appreciated by the Ashburton public, that it goes without saying her item was a success. School Committee Elections. — The annual School Committee elections will be held throughout the educational district of North Canterbury on April 25th. The nominations for members of the different Committees will be received by the chairman ' up to Monday next, bub this does not pre clude additional nominations being made at the meetings. Stock on Roads.— The South Rakaia Road Board has received many complaints of of stock being herded on the roads, and now there is a petition m from fifteen farmers

from the Doric district complaining of the great nuisance and inconvenience caused by herding m their district, and requesting the Board to take immediate steps to have the nuisance abated. Canterbury Hockey Association. — At a meeting at the City Hotel, Chriatchurch, it was decided to form a Canterbury Hockey Association. The following Clubs were re presented—Christchurob, Drapers, Kaiapoi and Tinwald. The Ashburton and Post and Telegraph Clubs wrote that they were m favor of an Association. Mr Withers pre sided. Mr Pavitb was elected hon. secre tary pro tern. A Message of Congratulation. — A cablegram was sent before the break-up of the encampment at Sumner on Mordiy night congratulating Sir Herbert Kitchener on his great victory m Egypt. Three hearty cheers were also given for him. — The Nelson College Cadets, sixty-five strong, while m camp at Brightwater, on receiving the papers containing the news of the Soudan battle, cheered Sir H. Kitchener and the army m Egypt. The Nelson Coastguards.— Three of the late non-commissioned officers of the Nelson Coast Guards have written to Colope} Pitt m reference to the recenti disturbance, ask-

ing that the punishment imposed upon them should be modified, as they were not active participators m the act of insubordination. It is understood that Colonel Pitt still recommends that the original punishment — viz , seven years' dismissal— should be carried out, sufficient reason not having been shown why the sentence should be reduced. Fatal Accident at Bakaia. — About 9 20 p.m. on Monday evening a young man named Arthur Bagfield, ag,ed about 20 years, was picked up m Mr Oraighead'a stable by the groom. Constable Stanley was informed at once and sent for the doctor, who pronounced him dead. The poor fellow was a quiet young man, and had been employed by Mr Craighead for some time as scullery man, etc. It is supposed that he was turn ing out a horse and that it kicked him. An inquest will be held. Deceased came to Rakaia from Christchuroh, and it is under stood had no relatives m the colony. Enquiries are, however, being made. Fire. — The fire bells rang vigorously at about eight o'clock last night, and turned out nearly all the population. The fire was at the rear of tha premises of Messrs Craig head and Berry m ad, tailors and clothiers, etc:, East Btreet. Several packing cases are made use of m the back courts as receptacles for ashes and other refuse, and \ m one of them the rubbish had taken fire, it is supposed from some lignite ash that had not been properly extinguished. A few buckets of water did all that was necessary, and the damage done was nil. Only the curricle engine turned out, the matter not

being serious enough to call out the steamer, but the curricle left almost on arrival, Lieutenant Hayes and others having done all that was necessary. Winchmore Postal Delivery.— Some of the residents of Winohmore recently inter viewed Mr Renner, the Postmaster, with a view to get an alteration m the time table for the postal delivery there, so that the mail should reach Winohmore ab 8 o'clock on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, instead of ab 12 o'clock as had previously been the case. Mr Renner carefully en quired into the matter, and agreed to recommend the authorities to sanction the proposed. arrangements ; but the residents of the district between Greenstreet and Ash burton having strongly objected to any alteration m the time table, it has been de cided not to make any change upon the original time table, at any rate until the termination of the wisting contract, Oil Paintings. — There have been on view m the windows of Mr John Wilson of Burnett Street, four pictures — oil paintings — the work of Mr W. H. Taib, of Ashburton. One of them ia a scene on the road between Mount Cargill and Dunedin, and is elabo rated with great skill, and * good knowledge of the characteristics of New Zealand s&enery. Similar fidelity to nature is shown m a fine painting of a Bcene on Black Birch Creek. Mr Tavt is yery successful too m his treatment of water s.oen,ery, aa we have bad other opportunities of observing, and this is particularly noticeable m one of the pictures under notice— a " View on |bhe river Dart, Devonshire" which is a very careful piece of work and portrays soms magnificent scenery. A view of Lake Manapouri completes the list, and asssists to make up an impromptu art exhibition for which the public are much indebted both to Mr Wilson and fcfto $rbist).

Primitive Church ANNis-ERS^Rj/.r^The twenty-third anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Church, Ashburton, was cele brated I*sb Sunday, when three special services were heW. The children and teachers, assisted by an efficient orchestra, gave effectively a number of spl^nttid choruses under the baton of Mr Jones. 'Mjsr Parsons presided at the organ. The Rev. G. H. Mann, minister of the ohurch, preached m the morning on the "Resurrec tion of Christ "; m the afternoon he spcke to the children/and neoured a very attentive hearing, setting his text to iflusic, and get ting the children and congregation to sjng it. In the evening the reverend gentleman, m preaching from Christ's exhortation to Peter re feeding the lambs and the sheep, strongly urged the need of home training, and pointed out that- the ehor.fc time the children were m Sunday school was altogethor inadequate to give them all the training and help they required. Parents were earnestly urged to have regular family worship as a necessary means ofsav ing the children. The congregations were large at each service. On Monday the annual soiree was held, between two and three hundred sitting down to tea, after which a public mooting was held, addressed by the rfiinister; andfMr £111, who occupied the .chair. 'Recitations wfere given by the children, and the hymns were* re peated by the teachers and -scholars. * The reports showed that good work had been done, and expressed great hopes for the [future.

CHERTSEY SPOUTS

Judges— Horse events, O. A. C. Hardy; athletic events, L. Oxley, R. Mulligan, J. Stringfellow, Benr., and J. Copland. Starters— T. E. Upton (horee), H. J. Harri son (athletic). Handicappers— E. Osborne (horse), John Mttller, A. Ironside, and D. T. Todd (athletic). Clerk of the Course— \Y. Hood. Clerk of the Scales— lsaac Moodie. Gatekeepers— G. Scarlett and J. Ironside. Notice Board— J. Stringfeilow. Timekeeper — R. Harrison. Treasurer — A. Ironside. , Secretary— D. T. Todd.

The revival of the above sports m the Chertsey Domain on Easter Monday was an unqualified success from every point of view. Under their indefatigable Secretary, Mr D. Thomas Todd, the Stewards ran the double programme of horse and athletic events without a hitch, the last event finish ing punctually to time. The other arrange ments were perfect. The Burnham Band were present, and were a source of much pleasure during the day. Mr R. D. Petrie with his luncheon booth seemed to have many patrons. Mr J. H. Jewitt had the ■ fish stand, and besides these a phonograph, shooting gallery, and other shows afforded plenty of amusement for the crowd. The gate was a record one, and will enable the I Committee to have a credit balance for next year. Very much dissatisfaction was ex pressed at the prohibiting by the police of the only " tote " man present. In the even ing a ball was held m the schoolroom, and besides affording pleasure to the many who attended it, proved also a source of income to the Committee. Mr W. Syme aoted aB musician, and Mr George Ironside aB M.C.

The following are the results : — School B#ys' Race, 220 yards, under 15 yeara of age ; first 10 j, seoond 53, third 2s 6d— B Fißher, 7yds, 1 ; A Campbell, sor, 2 ; A Downie, 10yds, 3. Grand Handicap, of three events.; first prize £2, second £1, third 103 ; m addition winner of each event, £1. Firsb heat, 100 yards— J Shannon, 6yds, 1 ; W Dunstan, 4yds, 2 ; C Hampton, 9yds, 3. Time— Hboo. Second heat — F 1 Ironside, Byds, 1 ; D Feoh ney, 6yds, 2; A. Doig, Byds, 3. Time — 10$4ec. A protest was entered against Fechney, but was held over. Before the final was run, two competitors arrived by the express, and at a meeting of Stewards it was decided to allow them a ohance of qualifying for the final. They failed, how ever, to do the distance m llseo, and so were lef b out of the 1.00 yards. Final heat — J Shannon 1, A Doig 2, F Ironside 3. Time— lo|3eo. Maiden Saddle or Harness Trot, of 5 soys ; second horse, 10s from the stakeß. One mile. Mr J Stringf ellow's blk m Cameline, syrs, sor .. .. •• •• 1 Mr W Cromie's b m Actress, 6yre, saecs 2 Time— 3.llJ.- Ohertsey Cup, Handicap, of 6 soys ; second horse, 1 Boy from stakes. About two miles. Mr G W Hardwick's br m Tessa, syrs, 10sb21b .. .. • .. .. 1 Mr D O'Heilly'a eh g Village Lad, 6yrs, lOat 91b . .  . . . . 2 Time— 4.loi. Grand Handicap, second distance, 220 yards— A Doig, 14yds, 1; F Ironside, 14yds, 2 ; J Robertson, 11yds, 3. Time— 24sec. Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; first 103, second 5s — Elsie Sheenan 1, Jeannie

Downie 2, Alice Downie 3. Time — 7§3ec. ! Settlers' Rack, 120 yds ; first 15s ; second 10s, third ss— (x Campbell, scr, 1; F W Page, 3yds, 2 ; T Ward, Ber, 3. Saddle Trot, Handicap, of 5 soya ; second horae, 1 soy from stakes. Two miles. Mr J Striogfellow's br m Cameline, 33ec 1 Mr W Cromie's b m Actress, I2aec #• 2 Time- -6.12. Grand Handicap, third distance, 440 yards—F Ironside, 16yda, 1 ; A Doig, 16ydB, 2 ; G Robertson, 13yds, 3. The Grand Handicap points resulted — A Doig 7, F Ironside 6, J Shannon 3. Farmers' Plate, Handicap, of 5 soya ; second horse, 1 soy from stakes. One mile. Mr G W Hardwick's br m Tessa, lOsfc 71b .. .. .. .. 1 Mr D O'Reilly's eh g Village Lad, lOab 2 Time— 2 I£. Half-Mile Race ; first 303, second 103 — D Fechney, 20yds, 1 ; C Hampton, 45ydB, 2; TS Smith, 40yds, 3. Old Men's Race, 100 yards, for men | above §0 1 first £1, second 103— D O'Reilly, Byds, 1 } R Hudner, sor, 8. Saddle or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 Bovb ; second horao, 1 soy. from Etakee. Two and a half miles. Mr W Cromie's b m Actress, ISsecs . . 1 Mr T Hood's br g Wenlock, sor .. 2 Mr T Ward's b g Taso, 20ae03 . . 3 Time-7.15. Mile Race ; first 255, second 10s— M McAnulty, 35yds, I;TS Smith, 65ydB, 2. Time— s.2B. HpBRY Scurry, a sweepstake of 10a eaoh horee. Catch weights. About one mile, Tessa  . . . . . . 1 Cabin Boy .. .. .. .. 2 Stafford .. .. .. ..3

Distressing Suicide.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Auckland, April 12 Mrs Louisa Maud Black, aged twenty, wife of Charles Black, foreman m the D.S O. furniture factory, cut her throat this even ing m her bedroom with her husband's razor, They were only a few months married. Mrs Blaok had a miscarriage yesterday, and seemed to be progressing favorably. While her mother was oub of the bedroom she committed the rash aot. Deceased had been suffering from insomnia for the past fort night, and had been m delicate health for twely.e months..

Samoan News.

Press Association— B.y Electric Telegraph — Auckland, April J2 The Samoa Herald^ of April 2, says— " The rebels are hoisting or have hoisted another flag m defiance of the Malietoa Government. Things have now been brought to such a state that even war would be welcome." Another report says that the Tumua party hoisted thair flag at Leulumoego lately. They are m a ycry disorganised state, and no douLt the leaders are com pelled to adopt strong measures to keep them together. A native war ie quite on the cards.

News m Brief

The County Council engineer notifies that Digby's bridge is again closed for repairu. Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid, the well-known boot manufacturers and im porters, have a new advertisement m this issue which it may be worth the while of .those ou the look o^b for good boots for the foming season to perusj?. ' A packet of a new tea called the V Duchess,'" which was sent to this office by Messrs Fletcher Broß., has been tasted, and found an exceedingly pleasant flavored tea, and as 'the" price js only Is 9d a pound, it should command a good sale. Mr G. F. Dodds, whose dental surgery has been for a good many years nearly opposite the Mail and Guardian office, notifies m our advertising columns that he lias Jefb the rooms there, and may now be consulted at his residence, next door to Dr Leahy's, corner of Casa streeb and Tanored street.'

A meeting has . been called for Tuesday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock, at Deyane's Hotel, to discuss th.q b'pst means of carrying on the Hunt Club. ' £t is to be hoped that not only those who are m the habit of taking part m this time honored sport, bub sports men generally, will make a poinb of being preient, "

WEDDING CHIMES.

Corbett— Trevurza.

From Our Own Correspondent,

" Happy ia the bride that the bug shines on." If the old adage is true, then a more than usual share of happiness must be m store for Mrs W. Corbett nee Trevurza, for the sun's rays were almosc fierce m their brightness at 2 o'clock on Good Friday after nooD, when the Wakanui Wealeyan Church was crowded almost to Buffocation to witness her marriage to Mr Win. T. Corbett, eldeat son of Mr J. Corbett, farmer, of feeaview. The ceremony was impressively conducted by the Rev. R. Taylor, assisted by the Rev. G. B Inglis, who opened the service by announcing the hymn " The voice that keathed on Eden," which was nicely rendered, the organ acoompaniment being played by Miss Annie Dalton. Prayer by the Rev. Inglis followed. The rest of the somewhat lengthy service adopted by the Wesleyan Church was conducted by the Rev. R, Taylor. The wedding ceremony over, the wedding march was played by Mias Andrews of Ashburton, and the wedding party filed out of the Church pausing momentarily at the door while a " snapshot" was taken by Air W. Doyle, a gentleman who has attained considerable proficiency as an amateur photographer. This over, a perfect hurricane of rioe and rose blooms had to be faced before the party reached the refuge of the carriage, m which they were rapidly driven to the Wakanui Main school, where a most sumptuous banquet had been laid, the tables extending down two sides and across the end of the large class room, affording accommoda tion for upwards of one hundred guests, who had assembled te do honor to the occasion. Mr Taylor filled the position of " presiding elder,'' and after full justice had been done to the many good things provided, he rose and proposed the health of " The bride and bridegroom," expressing the hope that they had before them many years of happy and successful married life. Mr Corbett acknowledged the compliment m a neat speech. Rev Inglis then proposed "The parents of the bride and bridegroom," and Mr Samuel Trevursa suitably responded. The ".Bridesmaids, (Miss Lavinia Trevurza and Miss Prudy Corbett,) " and " the best man," were similarly honored. The repast over an adjournment was made to the Bchool ground, when a number of games were played affording hearty enjoyment until the shades of evening began to fall. The ringing of the school bell again called the party together to partake further of the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Trevurza, senior.

A most enjoyable time was again Bpent over the teaoups, Mr Leadley being installed m the seat of the governor of the feast. He succeeded m drawing out, not the best wine

as on the occasion of the marriage m Cana of Gallilee, but the beat wit and wisdom of the assemblage, as he called on certain gentlemen to propose and others to respond to a number of toasts such as — " Protective benedicts," " Old bachelors," " Last year's benedicta," "Old married couples," "Our next merry meeting," etc. Tea over, an hour or two was spent m music, vocal and instrumental the following contributing to the evident enjoyment of all present, viz : Misse3 Wells, Howard, and Messrs O. Trevurza, A. Protheroe, J. Butterick, and Lead ley ; and Messrs W. Trevurza and McLaughlin with piano and violin; and i violin and banjo by Messrs McLaughlin and Wells. Misa Wells gave a very interesting and clever display of her skill m swinging Indian clubs, to a piano accompaniment played by Misa Protheroe, wh_o also played the accompaniments to most of the songs. A number of parlour games followed, and were evidently much eDJoyed. Abont ten o'clock Mr and Mrs W. Corbett took leavg of their guests and amidsb ringing pheers and showers of rice left for Ashburton. After another couple of hours fun and frolic the party joined hands and sung (< Au}d laogayne," and with a vote of thanks and three hearty cheers for host and hostess, the party separated. I must not forget to men. tion that the bride was the recipient of a large number of valuable and useful pres ents ; but I have not attempted to describe the|dresßea worn by the bride and her brides maids : that is not my forte. All I know is the bride looked very nice indeed, and though always neatly aDd becomingly attired, I think I never saw her appear to Bush advantage as when she entered the church on Friday afternoon leaning on the arm of her father, and all I have to say m conclusion is that Willie Corbett may con> sider himself a jolly lucky fellow.

THE COMMANDANT AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

Pr ess Association —By Eleotric Telegraph.

Wellinciton, April 12

At the encampment Colonel Pole Penton made a brief speech. Daring the time they had been m camp, he remarked, he had said some very rough things while he had been looking on at the manceavres, but they had been said for the benefit of the officers, and not m aDy carping epirifc. He hoped they would take to heart the things that had been said, and that the officers and non commissioned officers would try to get more influence over their men and keep them under better control. Three cheers were given for those fighting m Egypt.

CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign.

Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright.

Russian Naval Budget. St. Petersburg, April 12 The Russian naval budget allots §71,0005000 roubles to general ex penses, and 195,000,000 roubles, in cluding the 90,000,000 recently as signed, for new warships. Railway Collision. London, April 12 An engine collided with a Volunteer train at Bisley, and seriously injured twenty five men. Shipping. Ottawa, April II Sir William van Home, President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, in tends to employ "V^hite Star liners and Teutonic liners on the Vancouver- Yokohama line, and Empress liners on the Va&couver- Australian route. He also hopes to redupe the time between Liverpool and (Quebec tp three and a half days,

Australian.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

The Weather.

Sx'DSrEY, April 12. Steady rain fell during the night and still continues. Marriage. Apelaide, April 12. j Chief Justice Way bas married the widow of the late Dr Blue, The Queensland Cabinet. Brisbane, April 12 Sir H. Nelson resigns the Premier ship to-morrow and takes the position of President of the Legislative Council. He recommends that the (Governor should send for Mr Byrnee. It is be lieved probable that a/ dissolution will be asked for.

Hints on Beauty.

A PARISIAN PRESCRIPTION.

'To be piquanc and pretty* (says a well known fashion writer m a Parisian contemporary) '|several complements are necestary. bilk and satins, laceß and jewels, are m themselves bat a small adjunct to beauty if ladies bub only knew it. To my mind the first and most indlep' nsible adjunct Is a emiling, deli abely-tinted face, a sprightly step, and =m abundance of vivacity. Mrs Johns, for instance, is a ..pretty and vivacious young lady of about 25 years of age, and m answer to the questions put to her, she said:— 'l have been very ill, bub at present I am enjoying excellent health and spirits. Indeed I don't kuowthatl ever fe:t better m my life. I can safely say that I owe my satisfactory recovery to Dr Williams' Pink PiUe. The first cause of my illness was, I think, to worry any extra work caused from moving from place to place, for I have been a great traveller during the last year or two. Anyhow, after my last journey I bepan to feel very low and depressed m spirits ; I could eat scarcely anything, and began to get very thio. And as far as my color — well, I was as yellow as if I had a severe fit of jaundice. An old friend of mine, who met me la the strfleb } looked me straight m the face and passed me without recognition, and she was positively shocked when I ran after her and told her who I really was. I gob I from bad to worsa ; the least exertion wearied me, and my ordinary housework became too much for me. My gums grew quite white, and my lips looked a blueish grey color. My Bleep was restless and disturbed, and I waa so tired In the mornings that I could hardly geb oufc of bed, and when I did I used to lay on the sofa, feeling I hardly cared what happened to me. I saw a doctor who said I needed a Btrong tonic, and I had several bottles of physic from hint, besides other bottles of tonics which I obtained from the chemists ; but I grew no better. I was m this miserable and hopeless condition when I heard from someone who had been cured by them about Dr Williams' Pink Pills, and I at once got some. After taking a few I was agreebly surprised to find a real and distincb ohange for the better. I gob rid of that miserable

depres3ion of spirits, which In itself was enough to keep me ill, and m a few days I was able to sleep the night through withoub interruption. The Pills, too, gave me a good appetite, and I began slowly to get cheerful and fat again. My color came back, and after taking six boxes I was completely cared and found myself as strong as ever. I aball always remember my care with gratitude, and shall, you m*y be sure, recommend this wonderful medicine to any of my friends who may have the bad fortune to suffer as I did. Mrs Johns resides at 60 Yurong-street, Sydney. The genuine Dr Williams' Pink Pills are sold only m wooden boxes, about two inches m length, encircling which is a blae warning label. The outside wrapper has the full name, Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, printed m red. In case of doubt it is bettar to send direct to the Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Wellington, JST.Z., enclosing the price, 3a. a box, or six boxes for IS3. 9i. Thepe pills aie nob a (purgative, and chey contain nothing that could injure the most delicate. They positively care the effects of influenza, colds, ec, and sre a certain cute for indigestion, insomnia, general debility, headaches of all kinds, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, lumbago, and other ailments. is a summer medicine Dr Williams' Pink Pills far surpass all other remedies. Their action on the blood and nerves is prompt, and the effect is wonderful. Lassitude gives way to a feeling of renewed energy, and the lurking seeds of disease are speedily expelled from the. system. These pills are sold only m boxes, the wrapper around wfych bears the full trade mark, * Dr "Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People.' A pill, even it colored pink, offered m any other form ia a fraudulent imitation, and should ba promptly refused.

CYCLING.

DRUIDS' GALA SPORTS.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, April 12 The Druids' wheel race m Melbourne on Monday resulted as follows: — V»ugh»n v (265 yds) 1, Tyke (140 yds) 2, Matterson (230 yds) 3. 4 smash occurred m the third round, when five men came to grief, inclqd? ing the New Zealanders, Forbes and Hunt, Vaughan won as he liked by 200 yards. Time — 4min 28gsec. International Tea Miles Scratch Race— Kellow 1, Barden 2, Green 3. Won by a wheel. Time— 23mia 43§aeo.

CABLE RATES.

Alleged Overcharges.

Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright.

Melbourne, April 12

The Age says, a curious discovery was made m connection with the cable charges at the recent Postal Confer ence, and the matter is now being in vestigated, ft appears that South Australia gets 7d a word for messages, traversing her lines, although the local rates to Fort Darwin are much legs. The same system appears to be m vogue on the Indian and British lines. The Conference was not able to ascer tain what the cable companies work ing m cooperation with the Eastern Extension Company receive. It is possible if these charges were reduced to the rates obtaining locally, that through messages tq Australia rnigh.6 be reduced by 9d or Is per wqrc}.

THE SOUDAN.

Press Association— By Elep trio Telegraph-* Copyright Paris, April 12 The Temps shares the English rejoie* ing over feir H. Kitchener's victory, ia common with the civilised world.

THE ABHBUKTOK GOABDIAfI : WEDNESDAY, APBIL 13, 1898,



In order to make room for the bnildera to complete the alterations we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock. We tiave' therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc., to clear at 'the following reductions :— Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70a; Men's trousers, usual price 25a, now 15s 6d; etc We hate alap pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous «• British Monarch' " Waverley " andEclipae-Hnmber k ßicyoles (both gents 1 and ladies'), which we are now ~ selling with all the " up-to-date '* improvements at the lowest cash prices, or op the most liberal terms to suit the convenience 'of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed).-^ Craighead and Bbbbymast, tb« leading Tailors and Outfitters. ' * Don't Cquoh.— Relief can be obtained immediately. Übo "Keatino's Cough Lozenges " — well known &b the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove | the oause without any after effeot j the moat delicate can therefore take them. Oue Lozenge alone gives ease — one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere ia tjnf? 13ideRph, w- . . U1 "



Mr Cuyler is one of the leading merchants of this village and one of the most prominent men m this vicinity.— W. G. Phippin, Edi- tor Red Creek Herald. For Bale by Ash- burton Prug Compa&y,



Synobsis of Nbw Advertisements McDonald and McDiarmid— New business advertisement. Aahbur'ton Hunt Club— Meeting, Devane's Hotel, Tuesdfcy'next?, '- * ,<■ -- Wanted — Mangolds. Auhburton Qounty jCouppil-rNotioe re pjgby'Bbridgv," " ' "



F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE- \ SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A c PERSON WITH SMALL CAPITAL. ) i T HAVE been instructed by MbJ V. ] Rouse to Bell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing Vf Rooms and Scullery, together with £ aore of land. Ab Mb Rouse has determined to sell on account of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m search of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising diatricti F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- WAKANUI iROAD- WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute Bale, and from ts close proximity to town should call for speoial attention from those) Jin |search of a good suburban residence. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 10 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an Abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native state, upon which there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled a ctable, piggerie3 and Bheep yardp. As this farm is within three miles of a Public School, anyone m search of a property at a small rental would do well to give this an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE a good second hand FARM DRAY, 1 DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH, and second hand DRILL. F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE, LEASE OF 6001ACRES;OF LAND AT WESTERFIED. 100 acres Perpetual Lease, 999 years, equal to freehold ; 500 acres under lease for 7 years, upon which are erected a four-roomed cottage, stable and chaffhouse, etc., situated m close proximity to a public school. 40 acres are sown down m English grasses, 550 are m tussock, and 10 are m fallow. Anyone m search of a good sheep farm cannot do better than give thia their^atten- tion. Fulljparticulars on|application, F. FEBRIMAN. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LE T, Wakanui Road, a" comfortable))houfe [of six roomß and soullery. F. FERRIMAN. "' phases~of~the" moon. APKIIi, D H M Full moon „«. ..„ 7 850 am Last quarter 14 1 58 am New moon 21 951 am First quarter .„ .„ 29 135 pm Do nof jbeDersuatfetf fo I ouyany offf/efm/fafions* I meyarepurednamoksom&i & 7fieAesf money aitif $ \ e gxper/ence, can 4qy.



John Orr & Co. John Orr & 00. i TT7E HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. i During the paßb week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL, HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of : — SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ANDHOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWARE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS, & MECHANICS, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. i WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, L«e Bank, Clark's etc.) CHEAPEST- HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— " KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at the greatly reduced price of 4s per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons. 1 BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Eq«al to any other make, at 3s per gallon. John Orr & Co* ASHBURTON.'



EXCURSION WASHER I,OOO>OOO HIGH CLASS TOWELS GIVEJN AWAY TO PURCHASERS OF EXCURSION WASHER, The Best Washing Powder m the World. A Large HONEYCOMB TOWEL given with {Three Packets. A TURKISH ROLLER TOWEL or a Large HAND oj£ BATH TURKISH lOWEL givea with BJwelve Ppoketß.; SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GBOCBRS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. WATERBURY WATCHES, rpHE LATEST IMPROVED WATEBBUBY, SHORT WIND Gentlemen's Reduced to Us 6d. Ladies' Waterburys Reduced to 19s 6d. A WRITTEN&GUARANTEEJTOI'.KEEP ABOVE WATCEES||INaaOOD GOING ORDER FOR IS MONTHS TO BE OBTAINED AT S. SALE K'.S, Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET. 21 CASES 8 BALES. V M. & T. / EX TOKAMARUR NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. DRESS & FASHION. ANDREW ORR TTAS Opened an immense Stock of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. Hundreds of New Capes and Jackets, m all^shades. The latest style?. DRSSES, COSTUME MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED. LOVELY GOODS. l&O Docen Ladieß' Corsets m all makes, including the Cyole Corset, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL BHADBS, Millinery, NEWISH APES, NEW MODELS, m theJlateßb up to date style. L\die» l and Gentlemen's {boots and| shoes— French, English, and Colonial. |THE BEST MAKES ONLY Kl-PTJN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MAI Yi-LLOUS VALUE. INSPttCriON IJSVITED. ( X ) ANDREW ORR.