DEATH.

McLaug»lan —On October 4 at the County Ho»pitß.l, AthburtoD, Jamss McLaughlan. Aged 50 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1898. Local and General.

« « _ On the first pge to-day will be found a report of the Rang'tata Road Board ; on the fourth page notes from our Mayfield correspondent. The Sabbath —The Dunedin Presbytery to-day adopted a resolution calling on the memhers of the church to abstain from using Sunday trams, A. & P. Show.— The Aahburton annual A. and P. Association Show takes place on the 28th inst. Exhibitors are reminded that entries close on Friday, 21a% at 6 o'olock p.m.

(Che Water Supply Bill.— A telegram from Mr Wright received last evening states that the Water Supply Bill has finally passed both Houses, and this is eobfirmed m our Parliamentary report. Bristol's Educated Horses. —This show will probably vißit Ashburton late m December next or early m January, 1899, and not as previously advised. Poisoned Wheat.— On Monday a mare found is way into the County Council's yard at Waimate and ate Borne poisoned grain. Almost immediately afterwards it was seised with oonvulsions and died m two hours. Suicide. — A Press Association telegram from Hokitika Btatea that Joseph Barrott, an old man, single, resident at Kaiterangi, committed suicide yesterday by blowing his head to pieces with a dynamite cartridge which he had apparently placed m his mouth. An inquest will be held* The Cook and Hbn Department— By a Press Association wire : — The Agricultural Department finds that it is quite unable to cope with the demand for sittings of eggs from its poultry establish ments. The Department intends to breed largely during the next few months, and it hopes by next year to be able to supply all eggs that are wanted. The Chief Dairy Expert. — Mr Ruddick, of Canada, who has been appointed chief dairy expert m New Zealand, will not (says a Press Accociation telegram from Welling ton) arrive m the colony until the end of the year. He is to visit London before he takea up his new duties to inspect the first ship ment of butter of this season when it arrives at Home. During the time he is m London, he will enquire into various matters affecting his department. Tub " People's Bank."— Cr. Scaly, at the Borough Council meeting last nighc made the extraordinary statement; that now, see ing the name of every coloniat m Is'ew Zealand was pledged to the English capitalist m propping up the Buik of New Zealand, it wa3 the duty of the Borough Council to place its account with that bank, and leave the Union Bank. The other Councillors were not with him iv this, however, nncl Cr. Pauling spoke strongly of the unfairness of leaviug a bank that had stood them m good stead from the very first of the municipalty, and had seen them through good times and bad.

Open Air Cokokbt. — The Brass Bind will give an open air concert m Baring Square on Thursday evening at 7.45. The following is tha programme to he submitted : -March, ." Red Rover," (J. Jubb) ; Valse, "Buttercups and daisies," (H. Round); Selection, "Richard Cieur de Lion,"(Gretry); Scliottischo, '• Ever Thine," (F. Linter) ; Contest March, "Sandhurst," (T. E Bnloh) ; Quadrille, "Olivctto," (0. D'Albcrt) ; Polka, "Side by side," (J Devigne) ; Waltz, " Sunshiuo and Rain," (Karl V. Keller) ; Gftlfop, " Electricity," (F. L. Daan) ; " God S*ve the Qneen." Thk Nkw Racin'C! Club —In taking a note of Mr Thomas's speech at the meeting of the new racing club on Saturday afternoon, our reporter caught the wrong j sense of the speaker's words m regard to what ho aaid a3 to Sir George Clifford's letter. Mr Thomas really said that he had not actuary written to Sir George at all, either asking him for an explanation of the situation as to ths permit?, or stating what he himself had done. The letter to him from Sir Georgn was written spontaneously, and because Sir George had seen Mr Thorn vs'b advertisement calling the meeting. This correction is necessary as it doals with a Bimple matter of fact. Opium Dens. — The existence of opium dens m Wellington has beeu known to the police for some time, bub they are practically powerless to check it. Oaly when frequen ters of the dens bring themselves within reach of the law can the police take action. Deteo'.ivea last week, saya the Post, visited a Chinese opium den with a warrant for the arrest of an old criminal, who was caught),, ai d sentence-.! to three months' imprison ment for vnj»raney. Their visit disclosed a shocking state of affairs. In a room, ap paromly uaed solely /or opium smoking,' were four Europeans, seemingly victims of tho habit, and the atmosphere was almost atiflmg.

A Seuious Statement. — The Wairarapa Standard reports a dastardly Act perpetrated aba Wairarapa flaxmill. For some apparently trivial reason the men struck, and as their demands were nob satisfied gave a week's notice. The same d&y a bucket handle wab found m a bnndle of flix, a piece of iron m another, and a large bolt m another. Had not the machine been m perfect order, a fatality would have occurred bo the two men working it, besides serious damage to the machinery. It is possible that the pieces of iron accidentally «;ot mixed up and tied with the ifljx, bub this assumption did not satisfy the manager, who immediately discharged the hands. The practice— which of late has become prevalent— of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colic drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannob be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through tho owner not understanding simple symptoms. So-called remedies, inimical to life under certain conditions are ad ministered, with the result that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T JLiNOSTON ha.B been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forgo, Wills Btreeb, or at) his private residence, Grey Street, near High School, Horses {only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials cm be seeu upon application.— (Advt) 10 19

THE CHURCHES.

Et. Sthphkn's Ciiorch. — The services m St. Stephen's Church were well attended, and there was also a good congregation at Greenstreet m the afternoon. All the services were conducted by the Vicar, who preached from the following texts :— Epheeians m : 19 •' The love of Christ which passoth knowledge ; 8b Matthew v : 8 " Blessed are the pure m heart." Notice waa given of the annual meeting of the St. Stephen's guild to be held on Thursday even ing, and alao of the inspection of the Sunday Schools by the Rev. A. C. Hoggins, Dioceaan Inspeotor, who was also notified as the preacher on Sunday next.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The umul fortnightly meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council was held last even- £ g- Present- The Mayor (presiding), and \ Crs Majn*rd, Paul, Davis, Scaly, Pauling, ! ColLns, Orr, ami Thomas. i FIiVAN'CE | Tho Mayor reported the overdraft as stand iu« at £lß67 lO.lld, and tho income from hII sources received sinco last meeting £67 6i31. CONVICTIONS UNDER BOROUGH BY-LAWS. The Under Secretary, Department of Justice, wrote m reply to the Council's letter of August 19 last referring to the difficulties met by the Counoil m obtaining convictions under the by-laws. He Baid that from particulars supplied to the Department, it appeared that during the last twelvemonths twenty prosecutions had been instituted for wandering cattle. Of these fourteen had resulted m the offenders being fined, three were dismissed, and three were struck out, the prosecutor offering no evidence. In the drainage cases, the two heard were dis missed, but m one of the cases there had been three adjournments, boh at the request of the informant. In the Salvation Army case, the charge was dismissed on legal grounds, and it was open to the informant to appeal to a higher Court. The writer thought there was no cause for complaint.

The letter was received. P»CND SECTIONS . Mr E. G. Wright, MH.R-, wrote stating that on inquiry he had found that the Department was unable to comply with the Board's request regarding pound sections, as every alternate one had been sold. % The thanks of the Counoil weie aocorded to Mr Wright THE COUNCIL'S BANK ACOOONT. The manager of the Union Bank wrote asking that the resolution regarding the Council's banking account recently passed be confirmed. Cr Orr moved the confirmation of the resolution. Cr. Scaly thought the Council should sup-' port the Bank of New Zealand, because it waß now the people's Bank. He moved that the Council approach the Bank of New Zealand with a view to that Bank taking over the Borough account. He thought the motion for confirmation was supeifluoua, Cr. Davis was of the same opinion, and seconded the motion.

I Cr. Maynard would oppose the amend ment, as did also Cr. Pauling. The amend ment was lost and the resolution carried. reserve 1040. Mr S. Graham applied for a lease of reserve 1040, which was granted. NORTHEAST BELT. . The County Council wrote stating that it could not see its way to do anything beyond what it had already done m regard to the North East Belt water race. The history and position of this question was recapitulated by several members, and a lengthy discussion took place on the sub ject). After several motions had been put and lost, ib was resolved — " That this Council not having the control of the water race on the North Eist Belt mußb decline to make any alterations m the said water race, or to proceed with the formation of the footpath on the Allenton Bide of the belt unless the County Council will undertake to indemnify this Council from any damages either from overflow or other causes, and also from any claims that may be made with reference to bridges, cuivertn, etc., and mueb therefore again requett the County Council to make or enter into some equitable settlement of this matter." MNANCK COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee reported as follows : — Your Committee met on Friday, the 30ih, ult., when arrangements were mide for checking the certificates of title of reserves, insurance policies and receipts, lease?, con tracts and other documents with the list prepared by the Town Cork. Ib waa furthur arranged that the rate books, docuraen'B, etc., m tho lower part of the ! safe be catalogued immfcdi\tely, and that a box for the same ba provided, and if possible ; placed m the strong room of the bank. The box has since been procured. It w.iß resolved to mako tho following re commendation to the Council "That any, proposals for expenditure other tha<i for neoessary maintenance be nob entertained until tho overdraft is reduced," Your Committee bog to apply for an extension of time to bring up a complete report. The report was adoped and tho extension asked for granted. RESERVES C MMITTEE. The Reserves Committee reported as under : —

Mr R. F. Lewis' application for use of ou'fall drain reserve' No. 3181.— Your C )in mittee have considered this application, and would recommend that Mr Lewis be granted the use of this reserve for two years at a peppercorn rental of §3 per annum, on con dition that the reserve be cleared of all porse to the satisfaction of the Borough Council, and the conditions named by Mr Lewis are carried oufc, the Council reserving the right to cancel the tenure at any time if the conditions should nob be complied with. The reporb was adopted. engineers' report. Tho reporb of tho engineers and Works Committee was read as follows : 1. Mr George Laa's application.— -The Works Committee recommend that Mr Lea m future be charged £1 per annum for bhe use of w?.ter from the Alford Forest Road race, provided the same is nob used for irrigation purposes. % Obstruction on Footpath m fronb of Courthouse— The Works Committee recom mend bhe Council to insbruct the Inspector to take steps to abate the nuisance of persons loitering tvboub on the East Streeb foobpabh m fronb of the Courthouse on Court days, and causing obstruction. 3. Worka, etc.— The Works Committee recommend that all works now m hand be completed as soon as possible, and that the foreman and all hands on the labor gang reoaive noMce to terminate their engagement with the Council. I 4. Petition from Residents m Park Street,) Moore Streeb, and Kermode Strpeb West, for 1 water supply,— Your Committee have con sidered thi3 application, and would recom mend that tho requeifeof the petitioners be granted at a cost of about £10, which can be done by completing the necessary formation, providing one new culverb m Tanored Streeb, shifting that m Moore Street, and making forda where the water will cross the other streets.

5. Labor Gang — The men • have been engaged m completing the formation of the upper Bports ground m thp Domain and sowing same ; harrowing, etc., the pieoa of land near the curator's cottage, making and fixing bridges over channels, watering streets, preparing TancredStreet footpath far tarring,' attending to the water supply and other works of maintenanpa, The report was adopted. SANITARY. The Inspector reported the sanitary con - dition of the town as fairly good. The Clerk was instructed to write to those bodies south who had taken the question of licensing dairies m hand, and ask for information. RESERVE 2643. The tender of A. Spicer waß aooepted at £6. LICENSES. Licenses under the by-laws were granted to George Hamilton, carrier's ; J. McCor. Mick (2) and John Newman (3), carriages • J. McCormick, George Scott, John Newman, and A. McCormick, drivera' ; Fletcher Bros., petroleum. ACCOUNTS.' Accounts to the amouufc of £118 were passed for payment. The Council then went into Committee on (he water question. DOMAIN BOARD. Messrs Cuthbertson, Denshire, and Hart, a deputation from the senior Cricket Club, waited on the Board and pointed out that it was impossible for the senior Club to carry, on at the rent the Board was chargiog. The junior Club had already had to give up because of the burden that they had to bear./ Mr Cuthbertson, who was spokesman, said a close day was no use to a crickeb club in asmuch as it was -not a game that would draw the Ashburton public. The Club had boomed the Queensland match for all ib Was worth, but had it not been for the liberality of the oitizans the Club could not have paid its way. The deputation asked for a reduo. bion of rental, and that ths Board put) the ovftllo pUy^ble Qrdeir, or ptrmjfc the Clvb 1

to do bo and allow it off tho rent. It waa a very costly game to members, and unless relief were given there was danger of the givme dying out m the town. He mentioned that even m Chriatchurch the Association was forced to set about considering Us finance. A suggestion was made that the Club itself undertake the maintenance of the oval, and the deputation undertook to place the i suggestion before the Club, and let the i i Board's Committee know by Wednesday ! morning the Club's opitsion. ! THE SPORTS OKOUXD. j Applications tor use of the spirts ground were received from the Caledonian Society, the Amateur ( ycling Club, the Football Club, the Ariel Cycling Oiub, the Cricket Club, the Swimming dub, and the Com mittee of the St Patrick's Day Sports. All these applicants desired reductions or rent, with the exception of the Caledonian Society end the Football Club. The two last mentioned were granted. Mr Collins moved thab the Board adhere to the former rentals and conditions for the use of the sports ground, except m the cases of the Ariel Bicycling Club and the St. Patrick's Sports Committee. Mr Orr seconded and the motion was carried. After come discussion the grounds weie granted to the St. Patrick's Sports Com mittee for St. Patrick's Day at a rental of £10, and to the Ariel Club for November 9 at a rental of £13. It was decided to inform the Crickeb Club of the above resolution of the Board, and the question of the Club taking over the the maintenance of the oval was left m the hands of the Works Committee. The Curator reported the receipt of donations of seeds and plants from Messrs Scaly, Collins and another donor, to whom the Board's thanks were accorded. The Board then adjourned. ,

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Uoited Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph The House met at 7.30 p.n. Wellington, October 3. WATER SUPPLY ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The amendments made by the Couucil on the Water Supply Aot Amendment Bill, and the Divorce Bill, were agreed to, and these bills passed their final stages. LOCAL BILLS, Several local Bills passed their fiaal stages. •WELLINGTON CITY STREETS BILL. The Wellington City Streets Bill was committed. Objection was taken to the provision which proposes to exact that existing private streets and rights of way may be declared public streets ; that the Bill would perpetuate a sybtem of narrow streetß. Motions that the Chairman leave the chair, and that progress be reported, were nega tived, the first motion by 29 to 16, and the second by 22 to 18. Mr Hutcheson, who was m charge of the Bill, denied that ita effect would be to per petuate narrow streets, and said that it was the intention of the City Council to widen these private streets aDd rights of way. On tbe House resuming after the supper adjournment there wxa a count out on the Bill, which was thus killed. At 11,10 p.m. the House adjourned for want of a quorum, there being only 18 mem bers present-.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association-^By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 2 At the wool sales compstition was good, especially for fiua merinos, greasy and Bcoured. " Waiboa " clip sold a..7|-d. Fiozea mutton crossbred wethers, and maiden ewes. Canterbury. 3 9 16d ; Dunedin and Southland, 3^l; North IsFand, 3d. Lamb, primo Cantecburj', 5 1 ; others, not quoted. River Plate crossbred or msriao wethers, heavy, 3f d ; light, 2sd. October 3. At (he wool aales the market ia irregular, and m buyers' favor.

THE SOUDAN.

Marchand Promoted. United Press Association — By Eleotriq Telegraph — Copyrigh t. London, October 3 France will open negotiations with England m regard to the occupancy of Fashoda immediately, without waiting for Oaptain Marchand'a report. Cairo, October 3 The dervishes attempted to retake Gedaref, but were badly repulsed. A contingent from Omdurman reinforces Gedaref to enable Lieutenant-Oolonel Parsons to cleir the province of the dervishes. Ib is believed here that Oaptain Marchand will shortly evacuate Fashoda. Officers from there report that Oaptain Marchand's position was criti cal when he was relieved. He was entrenched on a tongue of land, sur rounded by menaciug natives. Many of his own followers had deserted, and the rpat were delighted when rescued. Oaptain Marchand was informed that such ineffective occupation was un tenable. PariSj October 3 Oaptain Mar cb and has been pro moted to be Major, ostensibly for feervicea at Übanghi, but really m response to the honors conferred on General Kitchener.

CABLE NEWS.

* United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, October 3 The New Zealand Shipping Com pany's balance sheet shows a profit of £31,000, out of which a dividend of 4 per cent will be paid, and (he balance, £8000, carried forward. The Company is building a 7000 ton stnamer Berlin, October 3! | The Vorwartz, the German Socialis tic organ, publishes a Government order requesting the police to use the | edge of their swords if the Socialists disturb the elections Manilla, October 3 The Spaniards defeated the rebels at "Viscayas Island, killing ninety-four. St. Petersburg, October 3 The Czar proceeds to Copenhagen to attend the funeral of the Queen of Denmark. Washington, October 3 The Hawaiian Commission propose *o administer the group as a territory, sending one member to Congress. Sydnky, October 3 Reports from New Hebrides state that a party of marines from the French warship Eure while proceeding to punish the natives, under a native guide, were ambushed, the guide shot dead, and several marines wounded. The party retreated, taking tho wounded with them.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received W. akapuaka October 4, 9.8 a.m. Guardian Office 9 28 a.m Costly Preparations. Constantinople, October 3 The coat of the preparations for the visit of the Emperor of Germany to the Holy Land has emptied the Turkish treasury. Received Wakapuaka October 4, 12 45 pm. Guardian Office 16 pm Lady Doctor Charged With man slaughter. London, October 3 A lady doctor, Mrs Nancy Guel ford, was remanded at the London Police Court for the manslaughter of a girl whom she dismembered at Bridge port, United States. Disaster m the West Indies. £37,000 is required to re-build the cottages at Barbadoe*, destroyed by the storm. The Lord Mayor's fund has realised £21,000.

Australian.

United Preßa Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 4, 9-15 a-tn Guardian Office 9-33 a-m The Queensland Premiership. i Brisbane, October 4 It is reported that fourteen members have signed a round robin promising support to Mr Philp, while twenty or tnirty members have intimated their preference for him.

THE EASTERN" SITUATION.

A Protective Force. American Cruiser Sent to the Front. Russian Steamers for the East. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Shanghai, October 2. OwiDg to the attacks of tbe Chinese upon the British Legation and officials of the United Slates Legation, as well as upon tb© American missionaries m Pekin, a force of marines belonging to tbe British squadron were ordered to proceed from Weihaiwei to the Chinese capital to protect the foreign legations. Russia is also sending a small detachment of Cossacks from Port Arthur for a similar purpose. Drunken crowds threw mud at Europeans m Pekin. Sir Claude Macdonald reports that a dangerous feeling is prevalent. An American syndicate, at the cost of forty million dollars, will construct the Canton-Hankow railway. Received Wakapuaka October 4, 9-8 a m, Gwakdian Office, 9 28 a.m. Washington, October 3 In consequence of the outlook m China the cruiser Baltimore has been hurriedly despatched to Tientsin. St. Petersburg, October 3 Russia is building a number of fast steamers for Eastern ports. The vessels are capable of making the passage from London to Shanghai m twenty days.

GERMANY AND THE TRANSVAAL

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Capetown, October 3 The Emperor of Germany's snub to Dr Leydß is a source of great delight m Cape Colony. President Kruger is reported to be depressed at the result, and it is said that he will resign if Delagoa comes under the control of the British.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

« United Press Association — By leotr Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October 4, 9-8 a-m, Guardiax Office 9-28 a-rri London, October 3. The Paris correspondent of the Observer states that Major Esterhazy has confessed to the general of the staff that he gave the information for the forgeries', while a high military authority countersigned the order for the forgery.

THE asHBukTON GUARDIAN , TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1898



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Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of thoir properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISICHURCH MEAT CO~. JL Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit auy description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USIiD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bkos. store five varieties of this celfbrated fertiliser. Price on app'ication. Allowance made fur quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FBEEZERS, FREEZERS. TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on



j NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Niooll.] [L. A. Niooll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, lln Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entranoo [ by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alaoof MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m cur Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweat current rates. . ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels f»r disposal. N£W SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messes Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrasa, Cocksfoot, Cow. grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company . Limited. Littlo'a Sheep Dip. Miarplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. • Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIUE, LIFIO, & MARINE INSURANCE RI-KS EFtfEOTE©,; -. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have variou^ums of Trust Monies, ' ranging from JSSP^fcp £5000, to lend on Freehold Securiti^s^t 4£ and 5 per cent.



CHURCH SERVICES. i ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— Confirmation class (men and women) 7.30 p.m. N.B. —No meeting of tho G.F.S. THURSDAY — Annual meeting cf the St. ' Stephen's guild m the schoolroom 7.30 Consecration Service Bpm FRIDAY— Si oi t service 750 p.m. Choir practice 8 pm. SATURDAY— Confirmation cl-rs 2.30 SUNDAY SCHOOLS EXAMINATION. St. Stephen s. SATURDAY. B:h.— Infants to m. Standard 2 pm. SUNDAY, 9th.— iv. v, and vi. Standards 9 a.m. Hampstead. SUNDAY. 9th— iv. v. vi. Standards, 2.30 MONDAY, 10th— Infants to m. Standard 9.20 a.m; DROMORE— Monday, 10th 3 p.m. Teachers' Meeting, Monday 10th, 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 a.m — Holy Communion 10.15 a.m — Preparation class 11 a.m — Morning Prayer 3 p.m. — Dromore, Mr T. Gates 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer The Rev. A. C. Hoggins, Diocesan Inspector of Schools, will preach both morn- ing and evening. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIDYCLR BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. tAI SPECTAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serge a and Fancy Uostume Uloths, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2a 9d, bought to sell at Is, ls£.3d, Is 9d. Blaok and Colored Melton Clothe, 2i 31, 2- I M, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Caahmereo, lo 9d, bought to cell at ... ~ — 1« 31 Black and Colored Velveteens, U9d, bought to sell at .- ... «. la 4d Ladies' Maointoahes, all sizes, 22* 6d, 23s 6d, 25s 6d, bought to aell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackett, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 6.1, bought to aell at ... 8s 6d 52m Striped Flanelette, 54<1 f bought to Bell at — 3£d Striped Turkish Towels, 10£ d, bought to Bell at — .- .« .- 6^d Union Shirtinga, la, b mght to sell ac ... ... .- .« .- 7£d Boxei of^^dozen Safey P.ne, 44d, bought to sell at .- .- .- 3d iN Conjunction with iha Special Priceswegoffcr to make (m our best style and finish) Costumes troi Cloth ;spec{ jl lv designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3O« oomplete. .r \ _ MITCHELL & TURNER.



y- .-. ■ ■■ ■■ — — — — ■" ■ JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. - witHlss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery, BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. "New Easy," "F. &N ," "Columbia, 9 LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, R&KKB, &HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. (The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING lAti TACKLE. •\T7 E HAVE Just Opened our New 8 ason's iSapply of FISHING TACKLE, and YY request an early inspection* LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM T JS