Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1898. SCHOOL PREMISES.

» L. A cask of some interest to teacher and school committees has recently been decided m Nelson. It seemi that, as a result of a long standing quarrel between a school committee and the teacher, the former met anc passed a resolution that, home trees oc premises occupied by the teacher on the school grounds should be cut down or trimmed. The chairman, who seems to have led the attack, appeared on tbe f»3De next morning wich a couple of men, and proceeded to do the work, whereupon the schoolmaster stepped m and used some very strong language, charging the intruders with trespass. The chairman retired under protest, and took out a summons, charging the teacher with using language calculated to provoke a breach jof the peace. Mr H. W. Robinson, S.M., m giving judgment against the chairman of the school committee — with £10 costs — pointed out that the property was vested m the Education Board, who had accepted the teacher as a tenant as long as he remained m charge of the school. We notice that some ill-informed people have made a great outcry at what they call an un fair interpretation of the law. But a moment's reflection will satisfy any unprejudiced person that i£ the teacher is tq be held responsible for the keep ing m order of tbe premises provided for his use by the Board of Education, he alone Bhould have a say m the manner and time of doing this. Moreover, although a teaoher may be required tQ live near the «obool, tbo

authorities have no reason to wish to deprive him of the ordinary privileges of his fellows — one of which is that an Englishman's house is his castle, — even U it be only a rented oae. His rights, while he pays bis rent regularly are the same, and the tenure of a teacher is equivalent to a leasehold m this re spect, When, therefore, a school committee ventures to enter upon the i | premises which the Board of Education has set apart for use of a teacher, with out his, or the Board's consent, it clearly commits an act of trespass, aud hence the decision of the Nelson magistrate was correct. That this matter is not well understood may be gathered from the letters which ap peared m the Nelson papers after the cas,e was decided.

Our attention has been drawn to the report of the meeting of householders, held at Rakaia on EXAGGERATION. April 25, (published m the Guardian on April 27) m which a householder is reported to have said that Mr W. J. , Silcock was m the habit of exaggerat ing. We are somewhat surprised to learn that Mr Silcock takes the ex pression referred to as a reflection upon his personal character. We do not suppose for one moment that anyone will agree with him m this, and are sure that our reporter had no more idea— -wtferi he took down the words complained of — that they were open to the construction Mr Sil<;ock puts upon them, than we had when we pub lished them. The report was of a publio meeting, and Mr Silcock's public action was being criticised. We should think Mr Silcock's reputation is too well established to suffer from a public criticism of that sort.

The Bristol Times has the following which should be interesting reading to ladies dissatisfied MARVELLOUS with Email families : REPRODUCTION. — Once more we have an announce ment of four births at a time, The news comes from Italy ; the laßt time it was from Ireland. The quartet of , little Irishmen, however, all died soon after birth ; the young Italians are reported to be living and doing well, and are to have a public fete m their honour when they are christened. Ttaiy, however, has before done greater things than this, says the Daily News, A few years ago it is credibly recorded that an Italian mother gave birth to no fewer than six boys at one time, The Italian'newspaperß m 1 885 commented on the remarkable achievement of this peasant pair, Granata and his wife, and appeared to be agreed that there was no doubt about the facts. It is very well known that one multiple birth is very apt to be followed by another m the same establishment, but it c^n seldom have happened that this tendency has been so strikingly illus • trated as m this case, if the facts are correctly given. Signora Gr&nata was , married at twenty eight years of age, end made a very commonplace begin ning with one daughter. On the next occasion, no doubt to the infinite dis- 1 may of the peasant, his wife enlarged the family circle by six brothers, small, but healthy. It is said that the next time there were five more brothers ' added to this nice little family, and that there then followed a couple of threes and a quartet. It might have been supposed that this couple <rould have considered their reputation sufticienfcly established, and their family quiver as full as conveniently could be. As a matter of fact, however — if confident assertions of the Italian pipers were to be relied upoD, and they asserted that the facts were beyond dispute — these parents had as yet only about a third part of their complete family about them, and after a long series of ones and twos this extraordinary woman had the proud, satisfaction, m November/ 1385, of presenting her husband- with four bonny boys, thus bringing her living family up to sixty-two. Countries differ very greatly m the size of the family circle. The North American Indians are said to average only from three to five. The Cape Boers commonly haye from twelve to twouty, or used to have. Kaffirs, again, are said to come m braces almost as often as singly, and triplets have been asserted to be quite common. The traveller Welsh declared ! that amongst the Brazilians cases of j four at a birth were to be met on all hands,

Local and General.

" Inglesides." i- The firat " ingleßide " meeting of the Caledonian Society will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on Wedneaday next, Jane B— nob the Orange Hall aa abated yeßterday. Tije Volunteers.— The looal volunteer officers have been recently supplied with revolvers. They are, however, heavy weapons, and appear to be of the old pattern supplied to the constabulary years ago. On the first page to-day will be found an artiole entitled " Sooial ohanges of the 1 century " ; on the fourth page Meßsrs Fried lander Bros.' report on the Aahburton stock ; market, and a report of the Addingtou stock , market. Fkozen Mea.ii AssoqrATiQN.— •Regarding j the proposal to establish a Proven Meat i Aesooiation for the colony, a conference of the 1 Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Agricultural Associations has been arranged, says a Press Association telegram from Auckland. " Cultivation of Silkworms. —Ab the present time (aays the New Zealand Herald of May 28) a Russian gentleman, the repre sentative of an influential syndicate, ia m Auckland making enquiries as to whether silkworms and the cochineal insect would thrive m the colony and whether there ia inducement for the establishment of such an industry m this province. Ihe o'imate, he has discovered, is suitable for both silk worms and the cochineal insect, and, should obher investigations result aa satisfactorily, there is every probability of the industries mentioned being permanently established. Trinity College Examinations. — The examinations for the Trinity College music certificates will be held on Saturday nezb m the Ashburton School, and Mr Hardie, the headmaster, will be supervisor. The examinations will begin ab 10.30. Half an hour earlier, a meeting of those interested will be held, with the object of making Ash burton a centre of itself, and appointing a looal Committee. Should Ashburton be constituted a centre — and m the past the number of candidates for examination has been auoh as to warrant this — the officers would be able to deal directly with London instead of having to do all the Aahburtion business of the college through some agency ab a distance, and both time and the possibility of mistakes m transmission would be saved. There are other reasons that could be adduced for making this county an independent centre, bat they need nob be quoted here. Dr; Trevor, ib ii «nd.Qribopd, \m gonieoted. to be prMidwh

Deer Shooting.— A deer, whose antlera ! are rnoac carioußly shaped, almost identical 1 with that of. the reindeer, the eight antlers I lying well back upon the shoulders, the i other inclined well forward, was shot m the J Nelson district the other day. It turned the « scale at 400 Ibs, 1 An Impkovement. — The railway goods shed is being filed wilh an overhead traversing crane. This will no doubt prove of great assistance to those who have to move heavy packages to and from the rail way shed. The only wonder ia that euoh a convenience was not introduced years ago. His Excellency.— The Governor, who went south by the express yesterday, visited Milton this morning, where he was officially received. He afterwarda formally opened the Bruce Woollen Mills and started the engine, christening it "Lady Ranfurly." Be opens the teohnioal classes at Balclutha to-night. Mining Legislation — It was suggested to Mr Cadmae, aaya a Preae Associa tion telegram from Wellington, that a Royal Commission should be appointed to consider the Mining Bill and deal with mining legislation, but the Minister did not favor the proposal, and Baid his experience of Royal Commissions was that they were a aource of great expense, and the results were unsatisfactory. New Business — Old Ashburtonians will weloome back to residence And work among them an old Ashburton boy m the person of Mr Charles Chapman, painter, house decora tor, and sign writer. Mr Chapman has for | aome years past been extending his know ledge and gaining experience m several of the larger towns «f the colony, where he has had opportunities of measuring his own ability with the admitted masters of the trade, and has greatly profited by the pro cess. This added experience, along with th.9 many proofs of his skill aa a decorator, etc, which be left behind him m Ashburtoo when he first) Bed out to seek increased knowledge, ought to bring around him old patrons and help him to secure new ones. He has opened a shop m Tanored street, next to thafe of Mr Lublow, and there his friends will fird him. A Gallant Rescue.— A Press Associa tion message from Oißborne states that m the rescue of the young man Thomson, who fell off the breakwater on Monday, the harbour master and his crew behaved very bravely. The sea running was tremendouß, and threatened time ' after time to engulf the pilot boat, but the crew persevered, though when young Thomson was picked up it wai nearly an hour after he had been swept off the breakwater. He was clinging to a piece of timber. Having picked his son up, the harbourmaster saw it was impossible to head back under the shelter of the breakwater, and he had to run the boat ashore m the surf. About six months ago young Thomson saved his father's life when he and several others were swamped m the river. On another occasion he was the means of saving four lives off the bar. A movement is on foot m Gisborne to fittingly recognise the pluck of the boat's crew which went to the rescue. A Want Supplied.— To meet the require ments of a large ciiole of their clients Messrs Baker Bros, have from time to time found it necessary to increase and also to alter the style of the plant used by them m the carry ing out of their large and well-known undertaking business. They have juat added thereto a very handsome mourning coach, which, however, is totally unlike the vehicles generally found m the colonies. This latest) venture is such as is found m citieß like Melbourne and Sydney. It is quite up to date, and will no doubt be much more m accordance with the views of the bereaved than the old fashioned vehicles with which we have become too familiar m the past. The new turnout has quite an air of privacy aboub it, which will no doubt be much appreciated. As a certain section of the community object to the closed hearse, Mesßrs Baker Bros, will soon have a very handsome open chariot at their disposal, and this m addition to the plant already on hand, will make one of the mosb complete under taking outfits m the colony.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

[Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.] Drunk, m Char«e of Horses.— James Allen was charged with lnviug been drunk, and with having used obscene language. He had been m town with his dray and three horses, and having got the worse for liquor, he had ab the Commercial Hotel used very foul language- He was defended by Mr Wilding, who explained the circumstances. A commercial traveller who had been living at the hotel gave evidence as to the Accused's behaviour and the language he had made use of m the presence of the females belonging to the hotel. The police said it was the first time accused had been m the hands of the police, and there were gentlemen m the Court prepared to testify to his good character. — The Magis trate gave the accused a eevere reprimand, and cautioned him against any repetition of the conduct he had been guilty of, pointing out the seriousness of the offence of getting drunk while m charge of horses. A most serious accident might have pappened while his horses were anabtended. For the obscene language also he was liable to a long period of imprisonment. In the oiroumstanoes, and considering his previous good character, accused w*9 fined £2 for the obscene language, convioted on the charge of drun kenness and detained till the rising of the Court, and mulcted m costs. Maintenance. —Charles Jarvia, against .wh.pm a prohibition order was issued -last week, was before the Court at the instance of his wife, who sought a protection order. Jarvia said he had left the house and did not intend to go near ib or his wife. He had given her a good home and had only a ahort time ago paid off £50 on the property, and now he was turned off without a shilling. Mrs Jarvia "did nob ask for maintenance, but wished her husband to be bound over to keep the peace. Mr Wilding appeared for the plaintiff, and after a short argument the protection order was granted. BY-LAWs.~John Fowler was again oalled to answer to a aase partly heard last week regarding an alleged nuisance on his pro perty m Moore-Tanored streets. The property was now m a satisfactory condition and the matter ended. — W. J. Siloock's case of alleged nuisance waa also called on, bub owing to the illness of the engineer the case waa again adjourned for a week, on the understanding, however, that m the interim something would have to be done to abate the nuisance. Civil Oases. — Craighead and Berryman v Robbins. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiffs, Mr Wilding for defendants. His Worship gave hia judgment m this cage, held over from lasb sitting, The debt having been provable under defendant's bankruptcy, and the pro missory note having been given for the old debt only, the debb oould nob be re covered m the manner now sought to be adopted. — Dudley v Henry, £1 10a for work and labor done m the sinking of a pipe well. Mr Cubtabertson for defendant. Plaintiff stated that he had engaged to sink defendants well deeper, the water having left ib. His engagemenb was ab per hour — 23 6d an hour for two men 4 He had been paid all bub the amount sued for. The defence waa that the engagemenb was 2s 6d per hour for ainkiDg the pld well .to water, but m the process of sinking the pipe broke. A fresh arrangement was then made, by which a new well was to be sunk, defendant finding the pipe and plaintiff the labor, plaintiff guaranteeing water for £5. Plain tiff did not finish his contract and knocked off. The unfinished work had ooßb defen danb 25a fop pipe, and he had paid plaintiff m. all 32ja. A witngsß w h 0 had heard the arrangement made as to the £5 contract gave evidenoe accordingly, and plaintiff was nonsuited. .

MUSICAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

_: + . The Ashburton Musical Society gave their first concert for the season m the Odd fellowa' Hall last evening. As the admission was by invitation the audience was very select, but it waß sufficiently numerous to fill the portion of the auditorium curtained off for their use. The stage was occupied by the whole force of the Society, both choristers and orchestra, and the one division of the membership appeared to be quite as strong numerically as the other. Qhe Society ia to be congratulated on the pro gramme put before the guests. In past years very high flights have been taken, with the result that the difficult works essayed received but a very meagre inter pretation, neither soloists nor chorus being equal to what was required of them, and the orchestra being similarly overtasked. At the concert last night, however, the works produced were well within the capacity of the members, and asa consequence it was a pleasure to lißten to their music. The orchestra, which ia fairly strong and not at all unequally balanced, had a good deal of work to do. The first part of the programme comprised Men delssohn's " War march of the priests," a euphonium solo, and Mendelssohn's motett | " Hear my prayer." In each of these the 1 services of the orchestra were fully made use of. The march went with a Bwing and fair precision, no unsteadiness being evident. The euphonium solo — Sullivan's "Lost chord " — was played by Mr MaradeD, the full orchestra supplying the accompaniments, and at the olo&e of what was a very difficult but well executed performance the item wafl loudly applauded. "Hear my prayer," was the highest Sight of the evening. The words are an amplification of a familUr psalm, and the music is of an intensely devotional character. The music iB set for soprano solo and chorus, the solo work ex tending almost throughout the whole pieoe. Aa the solo would have been rather too much for one voice the first part was assigned to Mrs Dodds, and the second to Mias Steele. The part essayed by MrsDodds is a very diffi cult one, and the singer has to wrestle with the frequent and sudden changes of key whioh the composer has made use of to give expression to the idea of deep and in tense supplioation the whole work expresses. (She solo would have better suited a more robust voice, but the hard and difficult work of it could not have been more loyally attaoked and carried through. Miss Steele's sola was less studded with changes, and was m itself more melodious. This young lady, who made her first public appearance sang charmingly, and is certainly a great acquisi tion to the society. She gave the conductor no trouble at all, and her observance of the time was perfect. In the matter of time the whole chorua work of the Society deserves the highest commendation, and m " Hear my prayer " the time was admirable, both m the strains m unison which at intervals boie Mrs Dodds' solo along, and the broken time parts that burst m m the course of both solos. The pieoe was very heartily applauded. Two orches tral pieces were given m the second part of of the programme and the .audience very heartily welcomed these &b well as the old friends m the shape of " Awake Julian lyre," and " From Oberon," and the less familiar " Swallows " which the Society rendered. Mr Snodgrass's " Thcu art pass ing hence," was a popular number and was loudly encored. He responded with the arch ditty "Iv the morning," which was also highly appreciated, 'lhe second part also introduced Mrs Johnston, whose voice, a sweet, round, full contralto, was well suited with Cowen'a " Promise of life." It was warmly encored, and the beautiful ballad " Daddie " was given m response, the singer throwing into its interpretation all the pathos whioh the touching prattle of the orphan child about her dead mother de mands. Both Mrs Johnston's numbers were superbly sung, and thoße to whom the com piling of the programme was entrusted de serve credit for including her m their. Use of soloists. Messrß Owen and Gates were the conductors, Mr Donges led the orchestra, Mrs Claridge wag the piano accompanist, and Mr Bryant King was organist.

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Christohuroh, Jane 1 At the Supreme Court to-day Michael Leonard Heslip was found guilty of stealing a totalisator ticket of the value of £37 3*, and £10 m money from Joseph Hawthorne at Riccarton at; tbe 0. J.C. Easter meeting, and was sentenced to six months imprison ment.

EDUCATION BOARD.

At the meeting of the Education Board on Wednesday the following business of local interest was transacted : — Mr Alfred Saunders, Chairman of the Board, wrote apologising for his Absence, and Mr T. W, Adams presided m his stead. . Mr Weston moved—" That the Board desires to express prof o and sympathy with Mr Saunders on the occasion of Mrs Saundera' death." The motion was oarried by the Board standing; The Building Committee reported that repairs at Hampstead had been allowed to stand over ; alterations to the Mayfield boundaries had been postponed ; improve ments to Springburn were deferred, with the exception of the flooring of the. sohool, and it bad been decided not to extend the grounds ; £3 had been granted the Seafield Committee for improvements. The Appoint • ment Committee reported the resignation of Miss Thompson, mistress at Doric ; and recommended MiBS F. Starkiss as mistress at Highbank. The resignation of Mias Alice L'usk, Greenstreet, was considered amongst others. The master of Highbank aohool was granted a month's leave of absence on aooount of ill-health. The appointmenb of Mrs S. J. Wakeham, as sewing mistresß at Lowoliffe, was confirmed, on the, under standing that the present holder of the position would reqei^e the. required notice.

The Police Commission.

United Preas Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. Napier, June 2 Reoallei ab this morning's sitting of the Polios Commission, Inspector Callen said that when be waß stationed at Napier there was an impression among the men chat it was inadvisable to actively enforce the licensing laws. He had seen Inspector Emerson playing cards for a small stake m a hotel. Inspector Emerson had once told him that he did not wish the lioensing law atriotly enforced. Two Giabome residents deposed to having, seen Mr Emerson the worse for liquor at the races. There is one more witness for the proseou* tidn. The enquiry is expected to close on Satur day, . Mr Taylor said he had been informed that several Gisborne witnesses were evading their summonses, and he wanted an oppor tunity to call them either at Wanganui or at Auckland. The Commission, however, agreed with the objection of Mr Emerson's counsel, and decided that Mr Taylor must close his case here. • .

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

united Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Great Britain and America. London, May 81. For the year ended April, British purchases of produce m America were valued at £18,000,000. The British exports to America for the Siine period were valued at £17,000,000. The Death of Mr Gladstone, London, June 1 Mrs Gladstone has expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelm ing multitude of messages of sympathy received from- all parts of the world. Austria and Russia. The Vienna correspondent of The Times saya the Austro-Russian entente cordiale has ended. Servian Affairs. Belgrade, June 1. There is much unrest m Servia. Prince Alexander's illhealthis encourag ing intrigue on the part of the Prince of Montenegro and Karageorgovitch to secure the succession. Turkish Evacuation of Thessaly. mv rr .. . Ath bns, June 1 The Turkish evacuation of Thessaly is oompleted, and the Greeks have re. occupied the territory. The Eastern Situation. mL T Tokio, May 31. The Japanese Diet, by a majority o! 60, rejected a motion condemning the Government's Chinese policy.

Australian

Salt. Melboubne, June 1. With & view to securing uniformity of trading conditions it has been decided to amalgamate the salt busi nesses carried on m Australia and New Zealand by Henry Berry and Company, and the Oastle Salt Company, with the South Australian Salt Companies, under the style of the Salt Co-operative Company. The owners of the several interests will take shares instead of cash. Cable Charges. A reduction of cable charges befcweea Europe and Australia ia a likely result from the negotiations set afoot since the Hobart Conference. It i« under stood the tariff will be four shillings per word. The official announcement will be made m a few days. The Merkswortn Disaster. Sydney, June 1 vankinscott, the surviving seaman of the wrecked steamer. Merkswortb, has died from the effects of exposure and hunger,

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN. Bombardment of Santiago. Two Sours Fighting* Taa Spaniards Retire. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Washington, June 1 Reports, from ~ Hay ti state that Admiral Schley yesterday bombarded the outer batteries of Santiago do Ouba. The attack developed into a sovera fight between Admiral Cerveras' fleet at the entrance to theharbour. After the battle, lasting two hours, the Spaniards retired.

The Great Naval Battle at Santiago de Cuba.

I Gallant Attempt of Spanish, Torpedo Boats.

Received Wakapuaka June 2, 10.0 a.m.. Guabdian Office, 10.46 ».m. i- . Washington, June 1 Further details have been received of the fighting at Santiago de Cuba. Ifc is stated that fourteen American shipa were engaged under Admirals Sampson and Schley. The American Navy Department, however, discredits the report. On Sunday at midnight the American battleship Texas discovered two Spanish torpedo boata stealing from Morro Oastle, near Havana, ia the direction of Admiral Schley 'a fleet, when they were revealed by the aid of the searchlights. The torpedo boata made a simultaneous dash towards the Texas and the battleship Brooklyn. The boats came within five hundred yardi, but the rapid-firing guns com pelled their retreat,

Newspaper Correspondents to to Tried as Spies.

Weiliaivei _Sartottr. Received Wakapuaka~Jone 2, 10.10 a.m.; Guardian Office 11 a.m. I Washington, June 1 Mr Phil Robinson, the well-known author and war correspondent, and another correspondent named Whigham have been arrested by the Spanish afe Havana. They will be tried as spies. Hong Kong, June 1 Since the British entered into temporary possession of Weihaiwei surveys of the harbor and fortifications have been made, and show a greater expanse of deep water m the harbor, but the fortifications are weaker than was expected.

The Bombardment Report Doubted.

Received Wakapuaka June 2, 11.10 aim Guardian Office 11.41 a.m. ' Washington, June 1 It was officially announced aft Washington at ten this morning that if kny bombardment of Santiago had looarrad that sngagement was not im. tortant.

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SHEEP WIRE NETTING. tHEEP WIRE NETTING. TJURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY <fc RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL. Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Bailed Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always m. Stock. { Large Aewrtmenfc of Kettle, Saucepat* and Eaaxnelware at Chmtohuroh Fticeß, ! . * Splendid Value m Cutlerj, Spoons, Forko, ©to. TEA. TEA. TEA. ffRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be ound m every lib packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOUR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Urge and Well Auorted Stock of Wines and (Spirits. Cheapest Houw m Aihburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Port promptly attended to.j SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS aIARKET HOUSE, BURHETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. ___ "CTTE Beg respectfully to nqtify our Customers [and the Public generally, that our Stock is now thoroughly complete with Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana usejul goods for the Season. We would draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet leen our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited. _ MITCHELL & TURNER. ISO PATTERNS IN JTtiAIVJNIDH-iETTJKS. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to Select From. Best Possible Value For Money. GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" fTMIE Choicest Colleolion of New |Goods that has ever been dippluyed at " THE CORNER" is now on view, Special Attm ion having been given that only the Newest, Most Stylish, and Most Durable Gooda will be supplied, combined with lowest prices. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELF.TTES. These Goodß are Exceptional Value. HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. •'• The Corner " gives the BEST Value. DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Beßt Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. -All m the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY, TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, m Great Variety. MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. New Crush Hats, Ties, Shirts, and Collars. Speoially Selected and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Special prices Warm Slippers, Children's from 9d, Women's 1/6 per pair. W. H. COLLIER, >' THE CORNEE." TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTH. O- THE SALE IS ISTOW ON tbs THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDIKG THE GREATEST i?OOT SALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE:— Ladies' Prunella House Boot) ... f n m 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap -Walkinc Ladieß' Lasting Slippers „ ?/ll Shoes ... ... 4/u Children's Patent) Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Bootß (T. aDd H. Tidb and and 10 to 1) *.3/9.nd4/6 Nails) • ... ... g/11 Ladies' Pretty Glaoe Kid Shoes on'y 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .... ... from II- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluchc-rfl only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slipped 1/6 Children's Warm 81ippers 1/- ' LADIES' STRONG LAOE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only Gu IL<3. OTHERS MAY FOLLO w" BUT WE LEAD. .. SSS* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. O" REMEMBER ! THE ZKALAINDIA BOOT 9TOBE fe now Slaughtering thn Finest Stock of Boots and Shoea ia Canterbury IhM is the eort of Bale that makes the Mothers Smile conn lißiiT Ann avoid thh t'ltcftjwi Don't Forget the Addrew— JAMES MELLOK, »EALANDU BOOT 6XOBO, ONCRfiD 6IEKT, ASHJiVKXON,