Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898,. Local and General.

* The Rev. Mr Beecroft, of Timaru, has quite recovered from his accidental poison ing. Mr H. W. Barrett advertises for sale a £300 appropriation m the Industrial Building Society. There can be no doubt about Lord Ban furlv's nationality. At Naseby he is re ported to have said :— •• He hoped the' suc cess of the pioneers would encourage their sons to put their shoulders to the wheel and keep the ball rolling." It is estimated that the total cost of the additions to the Parliamentary Buildings will be £40,000. Two million bricks are required, a quarter of which will be manu factured by the new Mount Cook prison m Wellingtoni The Winslow Sports and Racing Club has been reluctantly compelled to abandon its proposed meeting till next year, the Club being without v course. The ground used laat year has been let for cropping, and owing to the exceptionally dry weather it has been impossible to get the new course into a fit Btate. The Club ha? a balance of £33 11s 6d to its credit. We are m receipt of a copy of the Waitara Mail and Clifton County Chronicle, published m the New Plymouth district. It is well printed, neatly arranged, and fairly adver tised. Doubtless it will serve the district as well as the sphere of its usefulness will warrant, and we wish it success. Two informations against an Auckland resident last week charging him with having used iusulting language m a public place, to wit, the Magistrate's Courtroom, were dis missed, Mr Hutchison, S.M., holding that the Court-room was not a "public place" within the meaning of the Police Offences Act. A debtor, questioned by Mr Justice Edwards m Wellington (says the Times) as to the immediate pause of filing his schedule, said that one of his creditors had forced him to do so by taking out a judgment summons against him. Mis Honor-^'Oli, well, if they will do these things they must take the consequences." The owners of the Hutuma estate m Hawke's Bay are resisting its compulsory acquisition, on thp ground that the prelimi nary proceedings were not m order. By consent, the case h&B been removed dirpet to the Appeal Court. The plaintiffs are Messrs Sainßbury and Rusboll, and the area of the estate 27,127 acres. The frequency of B9riouß aooidents oaueed through the pr^ci-ie of heating beeswax and turpentine on the stove has led a corre spondent of the Neio Zealand Herald to re commend the following simple plan of mix ing this compound : — Scrape the wax into shreds, pour sufficient turpentine over it to saturate thoroughly ; Bet aside for a few hours ; it will be then quite soft) and ready for use. It is estimated that there are 155 pas sengers on board the VVarrimoo bound for K'ondyke, and that they have something like £20,000 with them. Four men stowed away on the Warrimoo at Sydney. Four of them are now working their way to Van couver, #nd besides this extra help the vessel has bad to take half a dozen other hands on at Wellington, owing to the large passenger list. A Wellington telegram saya ; -~ The Tutahekai returned to Wellington yes terday, having completed the overhaul and repair of the cable between Lyell Bay and White's Bay, In eight days she has laid one new cable ajoroEja the Strait from Tera whiti and repaired another. Some years ago it coat the Department no than £600 to bring the Eastern Extension .Com pany's steamer from Singapore to repair that which the Tutanekai has jugfe over* hauled *t the cost of £200 or £500,

The Premier proposes to utilise the unex- ' pended balance of the Gisborne Harbor Loan of £60,000 for the purpose* of railway construction m the Gisborne district, where the proposition has been favorably received. At the sitting of the Dunediu City Assess ment Court for the purpose of hearing an appeal by Govertment against the rating of the premises occupied by tho Government Insurance Department, Mr Carow intimated at) the outset that he had come to the con clusion lie could' not adjudicate, seeing that he was the holder of a policy under the de partment. Modern journalism of the Bulletin type is likely fo have much to answer for m the future m tho matter of the introduction of slang terms into the English language, as for example m referring to a remark of one of the Ministers m the New South Wales Gov rnment the Bulletin remarks— 11 Minis ter Sfoung is an ignorant and unscrupulous what'sname and a blatant thingumbob, ' A private letter received m Wellington from Captain Russell, leader of the Opposi tion (reports the Post), states that owing to rough weuther and fogs on leaving Naples, he did not arrive at Marseilles till 6th Feb ruary. From there he and Miss Russell travelled overland, staying three days m Paris, where they were met by the Captain's two sons. They arrived m England on 11th February. Captain Craddock and Mr P. C. Neill, of Dunedin, who have been deer stalking on Mr Riddiford'a Tawhaiti estate, have had some excellent spore. Three stags fell to eaoh rifle, and three of the heads had twelve tines, one thirteen, and two fourteen. The thirteen point head was a magnificent speci men, with, a spread of 39in. Captain Crad dock is so pleased with his heads that he is sending them to McLeary, of Inverness, to be mounted. An amount of exaitement was caused m the vicinity of the Methven Domain on Thursday afternoon owing to a horse attached to a gig becoming somewhat unmangeable. AH persuasion to move forward quietly was of no avail, and the horse kept jumping from Bide to side, until, with a sudden turn, the vehicle capsized and simply rolled the occupants, Graham, Blair and Alick Home, on the ground. Luckily the horse stood still afterwards and thus averted what might have been a serious accident. The Lakes correspondent of tho South land Times says that the other week a waterspout passed over Cardrona, bringing down a large portion of Mount Criffle upon Mr W. Little's farm. For a^time it seemed as if the whole hill would dissolve itself, water, mud and stores coming down m a regular avalanche. In a few minutes there was about a foot of water m Mr Little's house, while all around it was a sea of liquid mud. Fortunately the downpour did not last long, but as it was, seven acres of oats partly out and stooked and about an acre of orchard were totally destroyed by being covered up to an irreolaimable depth by debris and boulders. On the voyage from Napier the Manapour* observed signals at the Portland Inland lighthouse, and hove-to. The signals were somewhat difficult of interpretation, and were brought on to the Customs officer at Gisborne, who forwarded them to the Marine Department at Wellington. It was thought that they possibly referred to some accident having occurred on tho island, but the sea was too heavy to enable the steamer to send a boat ashore to enquire. The Hinemoa, which left Napier for Auckland, will cill at Portland Island to ascertain the .cause of the signals seen by the Manapouri A telegram from Wellington tells us that the accident was the goring to death by a bull of the assistant lighthouse keeper. The Wellington Education Board has appointed Miss Ivey, a lady with London certificates and experience, as instructor m domestic economy m the Wellington schools. It is proposed to teach at first m one or two town schools and at Masterton. Probably the addition of this subject will necessitate the modification of the present syllubus, and the inspectors have been asked to report on it m conjunction with the alterations m grammar, pomposition and geography sug gested by the Canterbury inspectors. The case of BViend'a Steam Generator an.l Imporous Butter Box Company v Dunlop was heard before His Honor Mr Justine Denniston at the civil sitting of the Christ church Supreme Court on Thursday. Mr Purnnll, who appeared for tho plaintiff, i asked that the case should stand as origi nally framed, vix., a claim for breach of contract and damages. Mr Stringer, for the defendant, asked for the case to be tried before a jury of twelve. After hearing argument His Honor ordered the plaint to stand as originally framed, and the case to be tried before a jury of twelve. On the motion of Mr Purnell His Honor agreed to a special jury being empannelled. The case will be heard on May 19. The following will be of interest as illustrating the advantages of an assurance policy : — A well-known resident, on the 4th of February, 1872, of the Hokitika district, (at that time 34 years of age) assured his life m the Australian Mutual and Provident Society for £250, payable'at the age of 60 j paying a quarterly perium of £2 6s Id. His policy matured last week and yesterday this gentleman had the pleasure of receiving a draft from the District Secretary of the Society m Greymouth for £408. This splendid result is equal to a return of all the premiums paid together with compound interest at the rate of between 4 and 4£ per cent ; a really excellent result m these days of small profits ; and, m addition to this, he has had 26 years' assurance praotioally free of cost. The quarterly meeting of the Star of Ash burton Lodge, No. 14, U.A.0.D., was held on Monday evening, there being a large attendance of members. Three new members were initiated. Reports from the Grand Lodge were distributed, m which rates for a graduated scale of contributions were shown. This will be discussed at a special meeting, whan it will be decided whether a graduated scale of contributions shall take the place of the present system. If the same is adopted it has not to affect m any way members initiated previously to its adoption. It was resolved that all standing apologies be cancelled, and that none be granted m future. It was* decided that the balance sheet be printed annually, and distributed amongst the members. Other routine busi ness having been disposed, the Lodge closed m due form. Receipts for the evening were £58 3a 3d. '

IMMORALITY IN RAGING.

— ... ■» The Hon. J. Carroll was entertained at dinner by the Auckland Trotting Club on Monday night. Replying to the toast of his health, Mr Carroll spoke of the prominent position raoing occupied m the colonies. He said to make it the true sport of kings it would be necessary for the c\ubB to pub down the " spieling " classes and discourage the support of those who interested them selves m racing merely for personal gain. When they enlisted the syrrpathy and assistance of men imbu.d with feelings of true sporfc, racing would be placed m the position it should occupy, facing clubs should endeavor to purify racing so that they could guarantee to , the public that no immorality existed m connection with cheir meetings. This could only be done by making a careful selection of sceward9— only electing those who possessed the true instructs of sportsmen, who would endeavor to keep raoing pure. Trotfing was on the wane m New Zsahnd. They had m mauy instances ti trust to the inclusion of pony races to maintain the popularity of meeting h of trotting clubs. In many case 3 stewards of the club did nob care how the meetings were run. Thab work was usually lefb to the secretary and to one or two stewards who were true sportsmen. In many in stances the rest of the stewards were away from their posts, endeavoring to find out a likely winner, and trying to obtain a reliable tip, or, to use a vulgarism, "endeavoring to snavel some little profit out of racing." i his occurred m almost every part of the colony. He was not speaking from hearsay. These matters had cpme under his own personal observation. ' £t was the duty of racing organisations jn New to prevent a continuance of the state of things he had pictured, and to endeavor to raise raoing to the high position it should occupy m the world of sport.— (Applause )

LAWN TENNIS.

Metliven v. Mcl rose. The Methven Domain presented an animated appearance on Thursday, the occasion being a lawn tennis match between sides representing the Methven and Melrose Clubs. On their arrival at Methven the visitors were entertained by the local club to luncheon, which proved very refreshing after the loDg journey. Conclusions were then tried, some of the games being very close and causing immense excitement, the Melrose Club eventually winning by the very email majority of two points. The Methven CJub, of about forty members, was this season organised by the Rev. J. R. Clark_ for the purpose of promoting healthy exercise and bringing the young people together, and the members are heartily to be congratulated on making such an able stand iv their initial match. After afternoon tea bad been partaken of and a group of photos taken by Mr J. Mitohel), Mr H. A. Gatee, Captain of the Melroae Club, called for three hearty cheers for the ladies who had so generously dispensed refreshments, the Rev. J. Clark, and for all who had been the means of their spending such an enjoy able afternoon. Mr Clark, m a few appro priate words, acknowledged the compliment. 1 At the conclusion of the match, playing was continued by other promising members of the club, so that the return match may be looked forward to with additional interest.' The home journey waa enlivened with singing and alleged witicisms, Ashburton being reached a few minutes before nine o'clock. The following are the results : — Ladies' Singles — Misß Clark (Methven) beat Miss Gates (Melrose) 30 21, Miss Potter (Melrose) beat Mra Trumper (Methven) 30-29. Ladies' Doubles — Mrs Trumper and Mis« Clark (Methven) beat Misses Gates and Potter (Melrose) 30-15, Misses Potter and U. Cookson (Melrose) beat Mrs Trumper and Mro Young (Methven) 30 20. Gentlemen's Doubles-— Messrs Barton and Meyenberg (Melrose) beat Messrs P. Clark /and R. Sievwrighb (Methven) 30-19, Meßsrs Darb and Til ley (Me hveu) beat Messes Shearman and Perm (Melrose) 30-17, Messrs Purchase and Alcorn (Melrose) beat Messrs Clark and Tilley (Methven) 30-20. Gentlemen's Singles— Tilley (Methven) beat Meyenberg (Melrose) 20 18, shearman (Melrose) beat Dart (Melhven) 30-22. Combined Doubles — Miss Clark and Mr Dart (Methven) beat Miss Potter and Mr Purchase (Melrose) 30-28, Miss Gates and Mr Perm (Melroae) beat Mrs Truncper and Mr Tilley (Methven) 3018. Total-Melrose, 280 ; Methven, 278.

THE GREAT WHEAT CORNER IN CHICAGO.

If young Joseph leiter, the king of the Chicago wbeat pit, should take it into his head to become a philanthrop ist instead of a mere malti millionaire, what untold possibilities lie buried m his 12,000,000 bushels of wheat ! Joseph Leiter holds more wheat than any man ever held before. He has -m 'store m Chicago, Minneapolis, and Duluth about 12,000,000 bushels, worth ■ .12,000,000 dollars, or nearly that figure, and yet this vast amount does , not represent all of his holdings, for he i has 3,000^000 to 5,000,000 bushels of May wheat purchased, which will not 1 be deli\'ered to* him until the latter part of that month. His wheat' costs him over 5000 dollars per day, of which 2500 dollars represent storage charges and 1250 dollars is the cost of daily insurance. The interest on 12,000,000 ' dollars is 600,000 dollars per year at four per cent, or over 1300 dollars per day, and it is believed that Mr Leiter got the money he needed for less than that, for bankers do not lend money on wheat at as low a rate as on some other security. If all this vast quantity of wheat could be loaded on one train the train would reach a distance of nearly 150 miles. The 12,000,000 bushels of wheat would fill 20,000 cars, at the rate of 600 bushels to the car, which is the average car load. Each oar is 34 i feet m length, and this would represent, provided each car was placed end to end, a distance of 680,000 feet, or practically 136 miles. As there is a 1 distance of about two and a half feet between the cars when coupled this would lengthen this enormous wheat train to ten miles more, or 146 miles m all. But of course one locomotive could not haul a train of 20,000 cars. An average freight train consists of about 25 cars, so that out of this Leiter train could be made 800 trains of 25 cars each, requiring 800 engines. The distance between Chicago and New York is less than 1000 miles, so that if the Leiter wheat were started from Chicago for the Metropolis there tvould be a train on nearly every mile of the track. As the railroads never run trains so close together as this, it would, therefore, be an impossibility to send the grain from here to the sea board over one line. Tf this vast amount of wheat were to be transpor ted to the seaboard by water it, would require 100 vessels of 3000 tons each to carry i% the capacity of a boat that size being about 125,000 bushels. This would constitute perhaps the mightiest fleet ever sent out from any port. And think of the bread ? There are sixty pounds to a buahel of wheat, and from a bushel can be made 75 loaves of bread. Therefore Leiter's 12,000,000 bushels of wheat represent 720,000,000 pounds, or 900,00,0,000, loaves of bread. If Leiter chose to be a philanthropist he cou|d feed every hungry man, woman, and child m the United States until the cold weather was over and the warm, weather of the spring set m. He could succour the starving m India for months and yet have enough wheat left to make him more than onca or twice a millionaire. He could do a lot of things, but,, the probabilties are he will do nothing but sell the wheat when he gets his price, and pocket his millions.

CABLE NEWS.

Rome and Foreign.

Proas Association—By Electrio Telegraph— ■ Copyright. The Royal Coat of Anns. London, March 30 The members o£ the Colonial party m the House of Commons have re solved that m the event of a change being made m the Royal coat of arms, the strong claim of the colonies to be represented should be recognised. Indian Currency question. In the Bouse of Commons Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, said it would be lunacy to open Indian mints without some inter national arrangements He was willing that a committee should enquire into [ the Indian monetary system, and the proposals of the Government for the establishment of a gold currency for India. Threatened Miners' Strike March 31. The miners m several large collieries m South Wales have ceased work, and a general strike is feared at an ! early date. The Transvaal. Pretoria, March 31 The Treasurer of the Transvaal has been requested to resign owing to irregularities m his administration, The irregularities are not of a mone tary character, The Assistant- Trea surer has been dismissed from his position. A Message to Mr Gladstone Mr Kruger has sent a message to Mr Gladstone, m which he trusted God would strengthen him.

Australian.

[Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Alleged Malicious Prosecution.

Sydney, March 31. Lonsdale, one of the defendants m the Oarrubberß-Norton case, has issued a writ against Mr Oarruthers claiming £5000 damages for alleged malicious prosecution.

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign.

Preßß Association — By Electric Telegrajh Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 1, 11.10 a. m, Guardian Office 11.43 a.m. By-Election. London, March 31 Mr Young, Conservative, was elected by a majority of 1036 over Mr Palmer, the Radical candidate, to fill the vacancy m Workingham Division of Berks, caused by the death of Sir George Russel. Proposed Cape Cable. It is announced that if Australia subsidise the proposed Cape cable to the extent of £20,000 Government telegrams will be charged 2s 6d and press Is 6d. Klondike. Ottawa, March 31. The Canadian Senate has rejected a contract for the proposed railway to Klondyke goldfields viaSfcickeen river.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 1, 9.30 a.m. Guabdian Office 10.15 a.m. The Chemist's Fatal Slip. Melbourne, April 1. Christopher, the chemist's assistant who supplied Dr Williams with the atrophine instead of cocaine, with fatal results, has been committed for trial for manslaughter. , The Postal Conference. Hobart, April 1. The Postal Conference negativad a proposal to reduce the postage between the United Kingdom and all parts of the United Kingdom to twopence. The Dudley Pit. Sydney, April 1 At the Dudley pit enquiry the evidence of the majority of witnesses, miners and experts, considered the colliery safe and well ventilated. There were occasional small outbursts of gas, but nothing dangerous.

COLONIAL INSTITUTE BANQUET

" Speech by the Duke of Cambridge. England and the Colonies. Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegapb— Copyright). London, March 31 At the annual banquet at the Colo nial Institute 220 gue3ts were present The Duke of Fyfe, the Earl of Kintore, Lord Glasgow, and Oaptain Russell were amongst those present. The , Duke of Cambridge, who presided, j said England ought not to take a retrograde step and yield to other nations. It was the unanimous opinion thab a reciprocal convention between the colonies and Great Britain was essential to successful action. England would then be able to face any possible danger. Ifc was imperative that the colonies and the Empire should stick togethar. Talking was useless ; they must act unitedly. The colonial gathering at the Jubilee showed foreigners we were a .great Power, and we ought to have enough backbone to prove it, We were quite able to hold our own. His Royal Highness's remarks were received with loud cheers. Sir W. Hely Hutchinson, referring to federation, said the essence of the idea had already been achieved.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

« * Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. St Petersburg, March 31 The Viedomosti states th it Russia is indirectly taking China under her pro tection. She must do this m order to prevent Japan's western territorial designs. Received Wakapuaka April 1, 11.10 a.m., Guardian Office 11.43 a.m. London, March 31. The Times states that Russia oc cupied Port Arthur a week before the Busso Chinese Convention was signed. Tokio, March 81. The Japanese newspapers charac terise the suggested British naval demonstration m the Gulf of Pechili as mere bluff.

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

— • Queen Christina's Appeal to the PowerSi Diplomatic Negotiations. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, March 31 The Standard states that Queen Christina of Spain has addressed letters to the European Sovereigns, including the Czar, repuesting them to use their influence at Washington towards bring ing about a peaceful settlement with out inflicting injury on Spanish dignity and the vital interests of Spain. She also appealed to the Emperor of Austria, stating the disadvantages under which Spain would have to fight. Washington, March 31 President McKinley, replying to a deputation, expressed the hope that Congress would not act percipitately, although he wanted their fullest advice. Madrid, March 31. Mr Woodford, American Minister at Madrid, had a long interview with Senor Sagasta, the Spanish Premier, *nd discussed Mr McKinley's pro pob&ls, London, March 31 The Standard says Senor Sagasta will reply to Mr McKinley's proposals to-day. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached Mr Woodford will cease negotiations. The Daily Chronicle announces that the reports that Mr McKinley has asked Spain to relinquish control over Ouba for a monetary indemnity are not confirmed. Received Wakapuaka April 1, 9.0 a.m. Guardian Office 9.58 a.m. Madrid, March 31 The Cortes has voted three million pesetas for the relief of victims of the Cuban rebellion.

FEDERATION.

Public Opinion m New South Wales. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, March 31 The evident intention of a large section of the members of the Legis lative Assembly was to make federa tion a party question, but this has been checkmated by the executive further proroguing Parliament, which wag called together for Tuesday next, until May 3. The federal referendum will thus be taken before Parliament; meets. Received Wakapuaka April 1, 9.0 a.m., Guardian office 9.58 a.m. Sydney, April 1. Speaking at Wagga the Premier announced that a Federal vote would be taken either at the end of May or the first week m June. He explained the prorogation of Parliament, stating that he intended to disassociate the great question of federation from the general election issues, The Herald commends the proroga tion and says it is the right course both with regard to public business and the decision of the people upon Federation. The Daily Telegraph characterises the prorogation as an act of constitutional violence adopted by Mr Reid for the purpose of escaping the consequences of his Federation wobbling. It practi cally means gagging the Legislative Assembly for the remainder of its oatural life so as to allow an effort to be made to carry the Convention Bill by a quasi coup d'etat The same paper states that the Ministry is anything but a happy family over the Federation question.

TEE ASHBUBTOK QPARPIAK : FBI DAY, APBIL 1, 1898.



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Business Notices. \ ' 1 New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. THE UP TO I}ATE HOUSE TjiOß Gents and Boy's Stylith Mercery, Ties, Hats, Caps, Collars, Clothing, etc. We are now opening up NEW GOODS for the present season, in- cluding all the LATEST NOVEL- TIES. 1000 BOYS CAPS AT 6d EACH. HALLENSTEIN BROS.,*" AND CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager, £fo aaf Jbepersf/acfetf/o \fii(y#/)ygff/?ef/]?/faf/o/?St 1 9 fm/sf- on fiav//7g : m\ f~ (A#ar<fe(fCoWdfHf&'/nr/ifei/a/5) I /JisyarefweancfwMeso/ne I experience cap Jbqy. lamest safe Mrfifsfra/as/a. fL gOLP t BY AiygROCERS "' > -. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aabburfcon. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p^. ; choir practice, 8 p.m. PALM SUNDAY— .(ApriI 3), 11 a.m. — MoruiDg Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 p.m.— Greonßtrcefc — Rev J. \E. Black- burne. 6.3o— Evening, Prayer. The Services m St. Stephen'a Church will be conducted by the Rev J. E. Bkckburne.



John Orr & Co. John Orr & 00. TT7E HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the pait week we have made aome STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. The following are > few of the many linea that we have reduced the price of :— 2S SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- 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. WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark'a 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 & GLABBWARE. We have alto a now line to this district — HOWARD'S DIAMOND CHILLED PLOUGH SHARES For Reid and Gray Ploughe. Theae Shares are specially chilled and one of them is equal to two of the Colonial article. SOLE AGENTS- TOR tub WAVBRLEY BIOYOLE. John Orr & Co. ASHBURTON,



« — " EXCURSION WASHER. 1,000,000 HIGH CLASS TOWELS GIVEN "AWAY T,O POEOHASiE^S OJF EXCURSION WASHER, The Best Washing Powder m the World. A Large HONEYCOMB TOWEL given with Three", Packet* A TURKISH ROLLER TOWEL or iT Largo HANB or BATH TURKISH TOWEL given withj.tDwelve Peokete. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE£BTJRISETT,J3TBEET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES LADIES' GOLD RINGS. mHBSB FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCKED AND ABE OFFEREDJAT REDUCED PRICES!, - LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN Iho District of theae and all other Linea is to be sepn ab S, SALEK'S I-JIK LEADING JEWELUSRY ESTABLISH MENT IN THE BISTBIOT 21 CASES 8 BALES. \ M. & T, / EX TOKAMARTJfI NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. - " THE CORNER " HAVING now Completed the Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter, the Stock stands one of the Most Complete m New Zealand. Every article has been selected by the Home Buyer with the greatest care from the actual manufacturers, thuß aaving intermediate profits and securing all discounts and concessions which every purchaser at " X'HJBJ CORNISLfi." participates in.~ L-.dies' Tartan Belts, Ribbons, Pluthes, White Muslin and Holland Aprons, Is Choice Trimmed and Uuirimmei Hats, upwards; New Coating Serges, all shades, Large Vaiioty Combinations, Divided Skirts, f»om I 9 61 per yard; New Dress Tweeia, Best Selection Capeß and Jackets, New Merinos, Habit C oths, Fancy Braids, Waterproofs for Ladies ami Girls, Plain and Silks and Plushes, Fanay Flannelettes for Kmbroidered Chiffons, Our Famous Kid Blouses BJd per yard, Molletons m Neweßt G oves. Brown 2< 6d per pair, Black 2s lid Floral Designs for Dressing Gowns lOid per per pair, Ladies' Fur Lined. Kid 'Jloves 2<* ynrd, Flannelettes m Stripes and Self Colors lid. 3i 6d, 63 per pair, Novelties m Side 4£d, 6d, 7£d, 10J, Blankets, Grey and Combs, Hair Frames, Full XTetß, Gosßamcr Whito, 9a 6d per pair upwards, Under Cuffs and Collars. Blankets 2s lid each and 43 9<i each, OAEPiiTS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, IN ALL WIDTHS. MEN'S AND BOYS' READY MADE OLOTHING, WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING. NEWEST SHAPES IN EIATS, TIES, AND COLLARS. BOOTS AND SHOaS BY THE BEST MAKERS. PRIDES THAT WILL SUIT ALL POCKETS. ORDERS BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." ■ 1