DEATH.

Lagan. — On June 1, Patrick Joseph, deary beloved son of M. and S. Lagan, of Tinwald * Hotel. Aged 1 year 8 months. Deeply * regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1898.

The correspondent who uses the nom\ deplume "Miles" has a letter m the Times of April 5, m ' WEI-HAI-WEI. the course of which he expresses very emphatic viewa with reference to the acquisition of Wei-hai-wei. He states : — "There is a theory, founded upon nothiog, that one fortress oan neutralise another. The Duke of Wellington re corded his opinion that the fortifica tions of Alderney would 'castrate Cherbourg/ and a sum of nearly £2,000,000 sterling was accordingly expended upon a now crumbliug monu ment of human error. I presume that a recrudescence of his theory m its baldest form is the explanation of a pro* posal to assume a lease of Wei-hai-wei. I venture to think that few ports m Ohina are leas fitted for the require ments present and future of the British Empire. Wei-hai-wei has do good natural harbour, possesses no docks, and involves the occupation of a long land front ill adapted for defence. To make the place secure, a garrison of about 10,000 men will be required. To create here a well-equipped naval station will require immense expendi ture, diminishing pro tanto the sum available for the fighting fleet. What ever mistakes have been made m the past, and they are many, our rulers have hitherto abstained, as a rule, from occupying such positions as Wei-hai wei. Th? only similar cases are Gibraltar and Sierra Leone. The former, however, by means of its unique natural advantages, is practi cally an island ; the latter is already throttled by the absorption of its hinterland into the West African possessions o£ France. Behind Port Arthur, with its docks and admirably sheltered harbour, lie the rich resources of Manchuria, and within a few years a railway will connect the new lease hold property of Russia with the heart of her Empire. Behind Wei-hai-wei lies the province of Shan-tung, m which Germany is already established, . and has obtained important concessions. A glance at the map shows that Kiao chau Bay is much nearer to the valley of the Hoang-ho than Wei-hai-wei, which, together with Ohifu, 50 miles to the west, can have no commercial value m the future. Our reported new acquisition is 300 miles from the mouth of the Pei-ho, but the near neighbour hood of a great military Power which will begin by having 60,000 troops at hand, must apparently impress the Government of Pekin more directly than an isolated British naval station 1200 miles from Hongkong. To re gard Wei-hai-wei as a complete answer to Port Arthur is m these circumstances absolutely lutile. Even Great Britain cannot be strong everywhere, and events have inexorably ruled that we cannot exercise a dominating power m Northern China. Wei-hai-wei will be a permanent source of expenditure and of weakness to the Empire, The ttp announced to-day is only another in stance of our inability to realise facts, and our disposition to grasp at shadows while neglecting substantial interests. Unquestionably the process of saving one's face leads to carious results m other countries than China."

Local and General.

« "Inglesidbs." — The first "ingleside meeting of the Caledonian Society will b held m the Orange Hall on Wednesday next, June 8. Hockey. — The following playera will represent Tinwald m the final hookey tournament match with Ashburton on Thursday next : — Millichamp (2), Hußton (2), Fitzgerald (3), Olark (3}, A. Hewaon. Emergencies— B. Milliohamp, J. Blaokburne, andT. Schneider. New Zealand Death Rate. — In the next annual report presented to Parliament by the Registrar of Friendly Societies (says a Press Association telegram from Welling ton) the mortality tables will be based purely on the New Zealand experience, instead as hitherto on that of the Mother Country. It is declared that the duration of life m this colony is longer than at) Home. The Irrepressible Mrs Knight. — The Press of Tuesday morning has the following paragraph : —There was quite a lively time at the annual meeting of the New Brighton Tramway Company on Monday. Mrs Knight, who is a shareholder, came to the meeting to bring forward some grievance under which she alleged she was suffering. So coon as the chairman opened the meeting Mrs Knight commenced at the top of her voice to vituperate the chairman, the solicitor, and indeed everyone connected with the company. With wonderful perti naoity, and an amount of lung power, which would be invaluable during a contested election, Mrs Knight continued her flow of eloquence unabated during the whole of the meeting. The secretary read the balance sheet amidst the mutterings of the verbal storm, whioh raged still more fiercely when the ohairman roae to move its adoption, and rose to the highest crescendo when Mr Weston essayed to second it. So the meeting went on, every step being carried out amidst a continuous flood of words from Mrs Knight as the shareholders filed out from the room. At the oondußion of the meeting Mrs Knight was stiirieft talking. Tea From the Lamp Posts.— A new syndioate was preparing, when the last mail left, to set up m London, m positions sanctioned by the city corporation, a num. ber of majestic-looking lamp posts that are not only to give light, but will afford a perennial spring of hot water, and, if required, will dispense all the other requisites for a cup of tea or coffee or cocoa. This may sound a little Utopian, but that it ia nob really bo Londoners will almost immediately have an oppsrtunity of seeing for themselves. The lamp posts (says the Daily News) are all ready, tea and condensed milk and sugar have been squeezed into compact little penny block", the cups to be attached to the hot water taps are provided, and nothing remains to be done but to eet up the posts, turn on the water, and light the gas, and two or three ha'pennies m the slot will do the rest. You drop a ooin into the slot, and out comes your block of tea or cocoa with milk or BUgar, whioh of course you put into t.he cup, and then another ha'penny will I place a whole gallon of hot water at your disposal, either for yourself or your friends whom you may have invited to tea on the understanding that they take it m turns with the cup or bring their own erookery. One of these novel centres of entertainment la about) to be put up m Btoney lane, near the Corporation Model Dwellings, and others are arranged for m several different localities. The eoheme is not only osrtain to prove a real boon to densely-populated poor neighborhoods, bub has a real iciontifio interest. KOZIE lEA J3«>at<9 AH

Voluntebbing. — Wellington will* soon 1 lave its desired strong battalion of volun :eers, seven new companies having recently been formed there, and another is projected. Fatal Bicycle Accident. —By Preaa Association wire from Hokitika we learn bnab a young man named George Maunder was riding m from Kanieri on Monday night on a bicycle when the machine Btruck some obstacle, and the rider was thrown on his head. He lingered all yesterday and died this morning without recovering consoious ness. He was about 22 years of age and 4ogle. FOOTBALL — The following players will represen: tte Ashburton Football Club m their matoh against Waihi on Saturday next : — Full back— A. Huston ; three quarters—E. Purchase, N. Orr, Treston ; five eighths, J. MoTigue; half back— A. Pilbrow; forwards — E Orr, Hobbs, B-tird, Robb, H..fford, Thiele, E. MoTigue, Oromie, Hepburn. Emergencies — Campbell, Rick man, Purchase, W. Huston, Fitzgerald, fiay to commence at 1,30 sharp. Curious Stbugolb — The Berlin corres pondent of a London paper, wiibing on March 22, states : — The lasb two nights witnessed some exciting scenes at Kiralfy's Oiympia, which is at present m Berlin. An interesting iem on the. programme is a tug of -war between two teams of German and English girls, eaoh wearing their national colors. It was arranged beforehand whioh team should win eaoh night, but the night before last the exoitement of the contest was too muoh, and the English girls refused to allow the Ger man girls to win as prearranged The result was that a general scrimmage ensued on the stage, m whioh several Euglishmen, who were amongst the audience, joined with the objeot of protecting their oountrywomen from violenoe. Several of the English girls were seriously hurt. Lasb night similar soenes took plaoe between the English and Italian girls. Two girls are lying danger ously ill.

THE PREMIER AT FEILDING.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Feildjng, May 31 The Premier delivered a political address m Feilding last evening to a large audience. M4TAURA ELECTION. In the course of his address he referred to the Mataura election, a Beat that was vacated by the Hon. Mr Richardson, an ex-Minister of Lands, where the parties fought keenly, the result being that Mr MoNab, the Government candidate, was returned, thus securing a seat to the p»rty. Mr McNab was an advanced liberal, and would not throw m his lot with the Lefb Wing, but would vote for Governmentonano-confidence motion. MR FIRANI. Referring to the member for Palmeraton North, he said that gentleman would not support the Government any longer, and his proper course (seeing that he had departed from his election pledge) would be to resign, and allow his constituents to endorse his action or otherwise, if he desired to maintain his honor iv parliament. Bub for the Government support the member for Palmerston would not have been returned at the last 'election. If that gentleman would now give his constituents an opportunity to endorse his action, he (Mr Seddon) would be quite satisfied as to the result, and m his opinion he would not go back to parliament. He would treat Mr Piranis personal references to himself with the contempt they deserved ; but aB regards attacks on his wife, he said the inuendo was absolutely untiue and a mere fabrication. Mr Seddon said Parliament would meet on June 24. LOCAL GOVERNMENT. The present leoal government system has almost entirely broken down, and would have to be amended. The representation on local bodies would have to be enlarged. The Government proposed that, for borough and county elections, those on the electoral roll for not less than twe've month?, property owners and lessees, would have a right to vote m the election of members to locil bodies ; that every owner and lesase should have a vote for loans for drainage, lighting, and water purposes, and that the bare majority should carry the" poll, irre pective of those who did not vote.. In tespecb to loans under the Government Loans to L 'cal Bodies Act, the voting should be decided by a majority of those recording their voies, irrespective of the property values of those voting. With respect to rating on unim proved values, he said that, irrespective of the numbers on the roll or values, the majority voting should decide yes or no for the principle m boroughs. He hoped next session to have the measure placed on the statute books, that the majority should settle it once for all, and tint it would prove t# viceable to the colony. THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. Touohing on the liquor traffic, he said that whatever the people insisted on Parlia ment would have a right to grant. The Opposition and extreme prohibitionists were united with the object of putting ont the Government, but the union could not last. The Government desired to carry out the wishes of the people, but it was never intended that one section of the people should be eternally flying at the throats of the other. The colony could not prosper under such conditions, and there should be an end put to it, and the law laid down and complied with. Whether liquor was sold m hotel or club, It should be under control, but there should be some certainty. STATE FIR.E INSURANCE. The time bad arrived for a State Fire Insurance scheme. The present premiums were still too high, and the State should step m and bring this down, as they had done the rates of interest. He considered the time had arrived for a State Accident Insurance. There would be little risk and great benefit, while half the premiums would suf&oe and leave a profit. He had had the tables prepared and the risks calculated, and he knew of nothing better that the Government oould do than take up the ques tion. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Touching the Teohnical Education Bill introduced last session, he said that the chairman of the Wellington Eduoation Board, Mr Blair, informed him recently that he had gone through the Bill, and could not see thab it had the tendency charged against it, while it would Le of immense benefit to the youth of the colony. He (Mr Seddon) waa prepared to still stand by the Bill. ADVANCES TO SETTLERS. He referred to the railways and dairy industry, which were now m a satisfactory position, and dealing with the advances to settlers, he said that where there were orown tenants there was no reason why the Government should not advanoe money to assist the settlers m erecting creameries. He defended the Lands for Settlement Act, and said there waa some land m the diatricb which Bhould be takea under the Act and cut up for close settlement. DEFENCE- • : Speaking on the question of defence, he s»id his Government had done more m that reßpeot than any other Government. The Government desired to enoourage the present patriotic feeling existing m the volunteer -force. -• • He dealt with other matters of less im portance, and at the conclusion of his address a vote thanks to Mr Seddon and confidence m the Government was carried. Mr S addon was ascorded a good reception.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Ashburton

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Aehburton Road Board was held on Monday. Present — Messrs Harper, Campbell, Sargent, Stitt, and Tucker. An apology was received for the absence of the chairman, Mr McLean la the absenoe of the chairman, Mr Harper waa voted to the chair. TINWALD CHUKCH FENCING. The Secretary to >h; Longbeach Parochial District wrote, stating that at its annual mee'.ing held on May 21, the subject of the fence around the church property at Tinwald was discussed, and a Committee was ap pointed to ascertain the cost of repairs. The writer asked if the Board would pay its proportion. — The C.'erk was instructed to ascertain the extent of repairs required, and arrange with the Secretary to the Paroohial District. SMALL BIBD3. The Aehburton County Counoil wrote, in forming the Board that the following resolution had been agreed to :— " That the Counoil pay for heads cf small birds only, at the rate of Is per 100 from May 1 to Novem ber 1 m each year, and from November 1 to May 1, 33 per 100." The Council asked if the Board's Clerk would count the heads and pay for same, the amount to be refunded by the Cjuaoil, and also distribute poisoned grain. The letter further stated that the resolution referring to paymeit of Is per 100 heads or eggs of small birdß. had been rescinded,— lt was decided to supplement the Council's amount by Is per 100 from May 1 to November 1 m each year for fresh headß, the Clerk to make his own arrange ments with the Counoil aa to counting. BOUNDARY ROAD, The South Bakaia Road Board wrote stating, m reply to the Board's letter of April 28, that it is willing to share m a reasonable amount for reforming the Boundary Road at Dromore, the Upper Ashburton Board to supervise the work— the Clerks of both Boards to finally examine and pass the work. SHINGLE FITS. The Kaiapoi Borough Counoil, replying to the Board's letter of April 28, stated that it had been m communication with the lessee of reserve 2185, from which the Upper Ashburton Road Board desired to obtain a shingle pit, and asked the Board to state the probable quantity of land required. Mr D. Brick wrote, stating that he under stood the Board was desirous of acquiring a shingle pit on reserve 2185, leased by him from the Kaiapoi Borough Oounoil, and agreeing to the Board's wish on condition that the pit be securely fenced, and he be remitted one year's road rates. The Akaroa Borough Council wrote, grant* ing the Board permission to open shingle pitß and take shingle for the road fronting sections 2198 and 2199, subject to the con ditions agreed to by the Council's tenants— ' Messrs McDowell and Campbell— viz., that good gates be hung at the points from' which the shingle is taken. — The Clerk was instructed to write thanking the Council for the permission, and also to state that good gateß would be erected. N.E. TOWN BELT. The Ashburton Borough Counoil wrote, forwarding a petition it had received from a number of ratepayers, asking that the foot path be formed on the North-Easb Town Belt ; also drawing the Board's attention to. the bad state of the east Bide of the North- Easb Belt, and requesting it to take steps to have thia portion put m proper condition, the Counoil being willing to pay half the cast of the wot k.— The Clerk was instructed to reply that this Board will agree to pay its share of any reasonable estimate submitted to it, the Council to undertake the work as formerly. THIRDS. The receiver of land revenue wrote, informing the Board that he had paid to its credit in'o the Union Bank. of Australia the sum of £22 11? 2d on account of thirds of perpetual lease and deferred pay meat sections. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to make the following alterations, subjact to all rates being paid to date :— Thomas Langley to the National Mortgage and Agency Company, R.S. 27393 and 27394. his lease having expired. McCormick Bros, to Michael Rooney, R.S. 22413.,. he having purchased same from them. Jameii Uprichard to Peter Moodie, Lots 200, 201, 202, part 4903, he haping purchased same from him. TENDERS. The Chairman stated that the tender of David Johnstons had been accepted for the reforming of Winter's Road, and the tender of Blackburn Bros, for the 600 yards of shingle, more or less, that were required on the Alford Forest Road. STONE PICKING ON BXARONAN ROAD. This matter was left m the hands of the member for the ward. reserve 1939. A gate was ordered to be placed at reserve 1939. TREASURER. Mr C. J. Harper was appointed Treasurer during the absence of Mr McLean. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Campbell gave notice to move at the next meeting of the Board "That the question of rating on unimproved value be considered." ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £66 Os Id were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

The Police Commission.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Napier, May 31 Before the Police Commission thiß moraine Inspector Culien deposed that Inspector Emerson was too intimate with spielerß. Wbilob he (Culien) was stationed at Napier. Emerson and Kirby worked against him m prosecuting spielers. He had seen Emerson under the influence of liquor m 1892, when he visited Napier on inspection, and had noticed drink on him on other occasions, but not so perceptibly as on that occasion Inspeotor Culien will be re-called later. Constable Norwood, district clerk, deposed that although he had oerved under Emerson ten years he never saw him under the influence of liquor. There are about a dozen more witnesses for the prosecution.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

A British Collier Captured. Protest From the Consul. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Washington, May 31 Mr Long neither confirms nor denies the report that Admiral Schley sighted three of the fleet of Admiral Cerveras at Santiago de Cuba. The American newspapers declare that 20,000 men leave Tampa imme diately for the purpose of attacking Santiago. The British collier Restormel was captured while attempting to enter Santiago. The British Oonsol at Key West has protested against the act, on the. ground that Santiago is not in cluded within the limits of the Ameri can blockade. The Spanish gunboat Ley te has beta 1 captured while leaving Porto Bioo witb despatches.

The Spanish Fleet.

Received Wakapuaka Jane 1, 9 10 a.m, Guardian Office 9.43 a.m. "Washington, May 31 An impression prevails m America that four of the Spanish fleet were m a disabled condition, and although they had information of Admiral Sohley's approach they were prevented from effecting repairs, but the fleet had time to escape from Santiago.

Affairs at Manilla.

Reoeived Wakapuaka June 1, 9,40 a.m, Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. Port Darwin, Jane 1, Eastern files to May 18 state that Manilla was quiet. The American fleet was still at Oavite, and there waa considerable daily correspondence be tween the American fleet and the Spanish authorities, but no signs of surrender by the city. It waß not expected that Admiral Dewey would bombard Manilla, but would rather maintain a peaceful blockade until the arrival of further American troops. In accordance with arrangements between Geneial Arguinalla, the rebel leader, and the Americans, a party of rebels under command of Arguinalla were on their way to Manilla to co operate with Americans m the capture of Manilla. There are 27,000 rebel troops assembled m Oavite, awaiting the arrival of General Arguinalla to organise the attack. The Spanish Captain-General and the Archbishop of Manilla aro making great efforts to induce the natives to remain loyal to Spain.

Troops Landed at Cuba.

Received Wakapuaka June 1, 12 50 p.m ti Guardian Office, 1.27 p.m. Washington, May 31 The steamer Florida has landed four hundred Cubans from Tampa on the Cuban coast, with a quantity of rifles and ammunition.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

♦ Result of the Coal Corner m the East. Opposition to the Opening of the Ports; United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Reoeived Wakapuaka June 1, 9 10 a.m.. Guardian Office 9.43 a.m. London, May 31 A military officer at Kiaochon re ports that the German fleet is paralysed owing to Russia and Britain haying purchased the entire coal supply for the East. Reports from Canton state that the | chief of the Black Flags is arranging with the Chief of the Liken (or inland taxation) Office to resist the opening of the ports of Kwantung and Kwangsi for foreign trade

OBITUARY.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph Received Wakapuaka June 1, 11.10 «.m Guardian Office, 11.36 a.m. London, May 31 Lord Playfair, formerly Sir Lyon Playfair, aged 79. Pbkin, May 31 Prince Kung, ex president of t*e Chinese Council of Foreign Affairs.

SIR GLADSTONE'S DEATH.

Message from the Queen to Mrs Gladstone, United Press Association — By Electric (Telegraph— Copyright. London, May 31 The Queen telegraphed to Mrs Glad' stone on Saturday :—" My thoughts are much with you during the trying and painful ceremony. It is, never theless, gratifying to you to see the nations respect and regret for the memory of him whose character and intellectual abilities marked him as the most, distinguished statesman of my reign. I will ever gratefully remem ber his devotion and zeal for all that concerned my personal welfare and that of my family."

THE ASlißOßlOti eOABDIAR : WEDNESDAY, JUNE i, 18S8.



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OUR ANNUAL ' STOCKTAKING SALE COMMENCES ON SATUKDAY NEXT. | ftiAAA WORTH of Groceries, lion- et" JLUv/vJ mongery, Brush ware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, lo be cleared at very low prices For CASH. As the bulk of the above Hues have been imported direct, we are m a poeition to offer the bcßt value m the district. We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- cluding — I TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strong as Washing Soda or tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. OARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 99 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN'S, BOYS' & LADIES'JWATER-I PROOFS. VXTE have the Largest and Best Stock m Ashburton. Over 100 Patterns to ohoose from, m all the newest patterns. Why buy a ready made ooat when you oan get one made to ordeu for the same price. GUARANTEED WATERPROOF All Sewn Seams. BEFORE Buying call and inspect ourfnew styles. LADIES' WATERPROOF GARMENT 3 A SPECIALTY. ANY STYLE MADE TO OEDEE, A. G. BABTON, MANAGER. ANDREW ORR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FO THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL TTT ACTS like a Charm for and Rheumatism. Everyone who has tried it is delighted with it. It ifl a full yard wide and thoroughly shrunk. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW Eider Down Quills, JUST OPEN. ANDREW ORR X E W A R D. ONE FOUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton. 5 113 J. MARSDEN. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A DVERTISEMENTS not exceeding XjL sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five shillings cannob bs booked, except to regnlar clients. NOTICE. rpHE Runners who deliver the Guardian X to regular subscribers will; not) m future sell single copies. These oan bt obtained from the runners engaged for that purpose, and the Agents— Messrs Jones, Sounness, Marsden, Williams, and Mrs Adams. CHURCH SERVICES. ST STEPHEN'S CHUROH Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— WatertoD. Lecture m aie of new bell for St. Jame'a Church, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY— Magio Lantern m St. Stephen's Schoolroom, 7.30 p.m. The members of St. Stephen's Guild, the Girlb' Friendly Society, Gleaner's Union, the Choir, and Sunday School Teachers are inviced to attend. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practipe, 8 p.m. TRINITY SUNDAY, JUNE 5. II a.m— Morning Prayer and Holy Comr munion. 3.0 p.m.— Greenatreet — Rev T. A. Hamil- ton. 3 0 p.m.— Dromore— Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p m— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. On orioket field, m many a test, Australian boys have gob the best Of England's craok, selected men. And this, they'll often do again, If but their systems they inure By uiing Woods' Great Peppermint Qun



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SHEEP WIRE NETTING. tHEEP WIRE NETTING- T^ARMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Doz-n PLOUGH SHABES. HORNSBY & BAN3OMKP, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linoeed Oils and Turpentine, always m Stock. Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euamelware, at Christchuroh Prices. Sp'eudid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, e'o. TEA. TEA. TEA. Mmffwß CELEBR *TED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. •£f\ Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this paoket. A Coupon will be ound m every lib paoket. GO&E "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOUB, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapeib Home m Ashburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Goodi delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to.J — — :o:— — SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, &. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 4IABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. %I^E Beg respectfully to notify our Customers' and the Public generally T that our /Stock is now) thorouahly complete with dutumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana useful 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 been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL & TURNER. < ISO PATTERNS IN E\L.AINJNEJL.r-,ETTI£:S. - . ,> 3d to Is 2d per Yard to JSelect From. Best Possible Value For Money. E4ST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) Stationery. PLAIN, Commercial, and Faccy ; Ledgers, Cash Bookp, Journale, Day Books, Letter Boke, Memorandum and Invoice Formp, Piles, Fens, Note, Letter, and Foolscap Paper, Commercial, Court, Foolscap, and Deed Envelopes; Cartridge, Drawing, and Blotting Papers. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Nicerine (cheap), Foolscap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading^Books. IFOOTBALL, TENNIB, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. (x) T>T A "Xrr^iQ, By Brinßmead and Sons, Broadwood, Haake, Wagner, XliiilV/O| Hopkinson, Channell and Son B , Lipp and Sohn, Collard and CV.llard, Spaethe, Goaa and Kallman, and others. Monthly Payments, one to two years. /"\X> f^ A "YTCi % the Needham Company, Chicago Company, Bell and Co., V/XVVTXI-X>l KJ) Palace Organ Company, The Gem, and others, from £8 10a. Monthly payments from one to three years. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Cycles. Cycles. Cycles. jWAVERLEYS, MONARCHS, Etc. Extras, Extras, Extras. H. M. JONES TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTH. tr THE! OA.UE IS WOW OK ia I HE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST BOOT SALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE:— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... frcm 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Lasting Slippers  2/11 Shoes .- ... 4/L1 Childr. n's Pattnt Straps (a to 6, Men's Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3'9and4/6 Nails) 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .... ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Laoe Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluohers only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers m 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/- LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only Sta lia. OTHERS MAY JPoTIow" BUT WE LEAD., imj* 8 We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. 13r REMEMBER ! THE ZEALA]\DIA BOOT STORE is now Slaughtering the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury, 'Xhia is the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile (OHI EABLI' AXn AVOID TUB CItCSH. Don't Forget the Address — JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STQfIE, TAN.CRED BXFKT, ASHBURTON.