Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1899. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

The iaews of the death of President Faure, the head' of the French Republic, which occurred last Thurs day evening, came upon the world with marked suddenness, and a profound sensation was caused, not only m the city of Paris, and the provinces of France, but throughout the whole of the world connected by cable with the centres of civilisation. It certainly was not known generally that the health of M. Faure had not been of the moat satisfactory for some time,' though, as a matter of fact this had been the case—so that when the news of his death, four hours after an apoplectic attack, was published and cabled everywhere, the public were astounded, so suddenly had the great fact come upon them. And m the present condition of affairs m France astonishment gave place to alarm, ets the death of the president might involve grave consequences. Students of European politics, who are aware of the position m the Gallic republic feared that the sudden removal of its head might precipitate a coup which it was believed had been meditated for some months past by the military party, and developments were awaited with some degree of anxiety. Nearly a week has elapsed, however, and no news has reached us of the trouble, that was feared eventuating, but instead the Chambers have, m the most orderly manner, proceeded to the election of a successor, and the mercurial populace of Paris will proceed with the obsequies of the deceased president. But the election of the president, though conducted with decorum by the Legislative Uhambers, was not received without demonstrations, both hostile and friendly, by the partisans amongst the public, and while the first cloud of sorrow and grief lies upon the country, it is perhaps to be expected that things will be quiescent. But the funeral over, there is no saying what may happen, when M. Loubet, the new president, begins m earnest to discharge the duties of his office, and assumes the reins of government m reality. It is a critical time with France just now, and the leading papers at Home are all of opinion that the death of the president could not have occurred at a more dangerous moment, for ever since the Dreyfus affair assumed the character of a bitter contest between justice and so-called military honor, there has been diplayed before the eyes of the world the most unusual spectacle of one of the Con tinental nations permitting the stabi lity of its constitution to be threatened by the heads of its army, and allowing a conspiracy for the overthrow of the existing regime to be organised under the very eyes of the Government and people of the country. The higher officers of the army have been un blushingly allowed to dominate the Government and the whole central authority of civil administration, and while this has been going on the Royalists and Imperialists have been plotting m their own respective directions, with the full knowledge of the Government, who were apparently afraid to interfere. That all thia was allowed to go on indicated a great degree of timidity on the part of the appointed guardians of the Republic no one will gainsay, and the paralysis, of power exhibited was as great as the timidity displayed; but how much of either may be attributed to the deceased president ? We are afraid a good deal of it he must be responsible for. Though energetic and unquestion ably clever, he lacked force of will, and was hesitating and undecided when prompt and firm action were necessary He was a self-made man, like many others id power m France, though this fact is m no way to his discredit, lather otherwise; but he was without any of the elements that go to the con struction of great rulers—with no confidence m himself, and incapable of exercising that masterful control which has ever been necessary m successful management of a people like the French—and so failed to impress the stamp of a strong individuality upon either his Ministers or the people over whom he was the chosen ruler. Hence the slack rein he drove with, gave opportunity to the play of the tendency to revolution which is ever present m unrestf al France. Still, Faure's death as a misfortune for the country, which at the present moment is trembling on the edge of the unknown, '■

Local and General.

A new serial entitled " Ihe Gold Piece " is commenced m this issue and will be found on the first page, On the fourth page appears commercial news and an article entitled " A Paradox." The Colony's Population.—The arrivals m the colony m January were 2453, and the departures 1421. Grain Demvhbies.—A fair amount of grain is now coming into the West street stores, and a few days will no doubt see a renewal of the busy scenes of past years. A Sweep Prize.-—Two residents of Kurow who drew the first prize m (Tatteraall's sweep m a Tasmanian race are said to each appropriate over £500. According to the North Otago limes, they are jubilant over tbeir good fortune, and are now deep m de bate on the momentous question of whether they wiH tour the world and do the Paris Exhibition or take up a run. Teachebs it* Bpsh Districts. — The Wellington Education Board had before it on Wednesday the question of reducing the salaries of teachers m districts where attend ance had declined. In bush districts especially numbers ara fluctuating, the removal of a sawmill from one place to another frequently reducing the school to half its original size. No decision was arrived at, the Board postponing the further consideration of the question. BOBNHAM Industrial School—A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Mr and Mrs 37. Archey, of Paparoa school, Auckland, have been appointed to the Burnham Industrial School. Mr Archey was from 1880 to 1883 headmaster of the Leeds School Board Industrial School, and £ro/n 1883 to 1893 headmaster of the York schooj. Since his arrival m New Zealand m 1893, fee has been continuously m the service of the Auckland Education Board. He has first-class Kacooraiendations from the inspec tors of the district. A Me may gie a wise man counsel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond .jubilee teas! —Agents—Shearman Bros , Ashburton; W QJ Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfisld; 4 ames ftudgell, OMawald, *

i Delayed,—The express from the south was delayed ab Ashburton last) evening, a " carriage with a heated axle having to be 1 detached and the passengers transferred to < another carriage. i The Eontgen Bays.—The Ghnstahurch ' Hospital Board has secured an up-to-date ' Rontgen ray apparatus, mainly owing to efforts of Dr Nedwill. The apparatus will . probably be the most complete m New Zealand. I The Sheep Stealing Cases.—At the I Supreme (Jourt at Ohriatchurch yesterday Gilbert and Robert: Lennox were found I guilty of sheep Btealing: Sentence was deferred pending the hearing of the case I against another brother to-day. I The Club.—Out of a very large number of applicants from all parts of the South liland, Messrs W, J. Crooks and Arthur Dee were last night appointed by the Com mittee of the Ashburton Club to the re spective positions of second and third steward. Drunkenness.—A man who was arrested on the railway platform late on Tuesday night, was brought up before Mr R. Alcorn. J,P., ab the Police Court yesterday, and fined 5a and costs or twenty-four hours. The fine not being forthcoming he had to put up with the alternative. Cukious Sentence.— A curious sentence was passed at tne Auckland Police Court upon a man who was charged with drunken neae. Sergeant Clark said tha* he might have arrested him upon a charge of vagrancy, but that he did not mind, as long as the police were able to get hold of him, and have him "cleaned up," A charge of ob scene laaguage was also preferred against him» "Urn," said his Worship, "A fort night, and a bath." General Booth. —According to advice received by the Wellington officers of the Salvation Army the date for the long-looked for visit of General Booth has been definitely fixed; The General's landing-place m Australia will be Albany, and he will travel thence to Coolgardie, and next to Adelaide and Hobart. From Hobart General Booth will come on to New Zealand, stopping at Dunedin and Ohrietchurch m the South, and arriving m Wellington on March 29. The General will proceed thence to Auck land, and from that port to Sydney, where he will celebrate his seventieth birthday on April 10. An Art Exhibition.— Some time ago it was abated thai) some of the eirt patrons m the district—who nnfortunately are few— proposed to have an art exhibition about Easter, and people are now asking what steps are being taken m that direction. It, is to be hoped the matter will, not be allowed to drop, as the progress of art m any place depends largely upon the support and encouragement given to it by the local public. Given a public that patronises and fosters art, and we may expect to see local artists coming to the front, just as we see local Btudents taking prominent positions m their special brandies of study; thus not only bringing honor and profit to them selves, but assisting to add lustre to the name of their native country. Amateur Cycling Club.—A committee meeting of the Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club was held last Tuesday, and there was a full attendance. Messrs Palmer and W. Shearman reported having interviewed the Auckland Cycling and Athletic Club on bhe subject of the Alliance, and gave the Com mittee some useful information regarding the alleged disbandment. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to support the Auckland Club,, and remain affiliated with the Alliance, which is rapidly reviving. It was also decided to hold a few races on Thursday, March 9, consisting of half and one and a half mile cycle races, and 220 yds flat, entrance fee Is. Entries to close on March 6. After several accounts were passed for payment the meeting terminated. Swimming Club.—A general meeting of the committee of the A.A.S.W. was held m Mr Gates' room, on Wednesday evening, at which there was a good attendance. Cor respondence was read from several clubs re garding the closing day sports, and it was decided to hold the races m the baths on Thuraday, March 9, the races to be open to the public. Aa several members of the other clubs intend competing, the races should be worth witnessing. The following was the programme approved of:—lOO Yards Senior Interclub ; 50 Yards Senior Interclub; 50 Yards Junior Interclub ; 30 Yards Club Race; 30 Yards School Championship (Mr Thomas' cup). The s cretary was instructed to write to other clubs, enclosing the pro gramme, and also to notify the various Bchoolß,in the district of the second race for Mr Thomas' cup. Eoutine business was gone through, and the meeting closed. Euchred, —The following did not happen yesterday, saya the North Otago limes, but is none the less worth recounting. A large landed proprietor m the Oamaru district had a big breadth of crop m, and m its harvesting had to employ a number of men. Amongst others was one whose duty it was to keep the stookß standing, but be complained that the work was too heavy for one man and sug gested that others be put on to assist. The request was complied with. If one man found the work too hard it is certain that the three others had extreme difficulty m putting m the time, and m order to while away the eight hours that constituted a day's work one had brought out a pack of cards with him. Building a circle of sheaves, the worthiea were deep m the fascinations of euchre when their employer missed their stalwart forms from, the field* He sought for them, and discovered them by the rising smoke from vigorously-drawn pipes. Going up to the refuge of the overworked he was just m time to hear one of the men say " I'll: go alone." To which the landowner imme diately rejoined " I'm blest if you do j you'll all go together.," And they did. A Pointed Csiticism.—The New Zealand, Times says :—A very pointed criticism of the Christian Endeavour Society was made by the Rsv. W. Gillies (Tim&ru) at the Presbyterian General Assembly. The criticism was drawn forth by a comment by the Rev. W. Douglas on the omission from the report of the Committee on Religion an 3 Morals of any reference to the society m, question. Mr Gillies said he did not think the Christian Endeavour movement was doing the great amount of good work that it was represented to be doing. True religion, he added, was not all m the tongue and the heels—in the tongue by speaking, and m the heels by running to meetings every night m the week. A great many of those who spoke at Christian Endeavour meetings would often be better employed at home helping their mothers to darn the socks. In reply, the Rev. W. Douglas said his experience was that the young women who went to Christian Endeavour meetings were those who were most dutiful m their homes. The movement was warmly defended by other members of the assembly, includ ing the Rev. Dr Erwin. The Sailob's Friend,—Moored m Chi cago Harbour at present is a handsome and well-equipped schoocer yacht waiting for the return of spring. It is owned and com manded by a Danish countess, who has sacrificed everything to devote her life to missionary work among sailors and dock workers. The Countess Schimmelmann spent her girlhood at the Court of Emperor William the Great of Germany. The late Empress Auguste was greatly attracted by the young Danish girl, and made her a lady of honour. Through the tuition of the Fmpress she became a devotee to Christian work. She began m a quiet way to aid the I suffering poor of Berlin. With a natural love for the sea, and those who gain their I livelihood thereon, the oountess confined her work to bettering the lives of sailors and their families. In exchange for a racing cutter that she owned the countess secured the present more commodious yaohb, the Duen, from Prince Waldemar. The Coun tess Schimmelmann is a spinster, but she has adopted three boys, whom she took as babes when they were m need of a mother's care. The countess with her schooner visited London last summer. Then she crossed the Atlantic, and by degrees went up the St. Lawrence river 9 stopping at Montreal, and mosb of the Canadian and American ports, to Chicago. She will remain m Chicago this winter, and then make a tour of the Great Lakes.

Hay Colored Hair<— Last week, at) the Dublin City serious, Mr J. Hesse!berg, hardware merchant and house furnisher, Candem sstreet, sued one of his customers to recover £3 7s, balance of an acoount for goods supplied. For the defence, it was p'eaded that the furniture m question wais nob according to sample. Chairs and tables sold as mahogany were common wood, and the " hair with which the chairs were stuffed was hay." (Laughter.) Defendant produced a handful of the "hair," and produced much merriment by remarking it was a strange animal that grew dry grass on its tail. The Recorder said he wished every trader to gel justice, but the piaintiff mujt behave him self. He would give & decree for the amount claimed less 18a, half the va'ue of the chairs stuffed with hay. Litkbaey Society,—The usual weekly meeting ot the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society waa held last evening. There was a large attendance of members, and the President occupied the chair. After a large mount of important business bad been trans acted, the programme for the evening was proceeded with. Is took the form of a debate, entitled "Should women be admitted to Parliament," Mr Cooper leading m the affirmative and Mr Burgess m the nega tive. The debate, which caused a great deal of fun, was very well dißcussed by both aides. The vote was taken, and proved m favor of Mr Burgess 9 side by a small majority, a most interesting evening being brought to a close m the usual manner. For next Wednes day evening the members will be treated to a magio lantern entertainment. Winslow School Treat.—The annual treat m connection with the Winslow school was held m the school grounds on Friday, February 10. There was a large attendance, though a few of the adults were unavoidably absent, engaged m harvest operations. The weather was all that could be desired, and the afternoon was spent m games and racea by the children. Every child on the ground received a toy of some sort 1, and a good many of them two, as, through the liberality of parents and friends, toys were very plentiful that day. About five o'clock, an adjournment was made to the schoolroom, where tea had been prepared by the ladies. The room had been tastefully decorated, and all hands did full justice to the bountiful supply of provisions. The evening was devoted to the distribution of prizes. The chairman of committee—Mr J; Smart—in the course of a brief address, referred to the work of the school during the year, and read the inspector's report on the recent exami nation, which he characterised as an excellent one m every respect. He then presented each child m the school with a book, and the children showed their full appreciation of this part of the proceedings by applauding each other most liberally. The sewing prizes were distributed by Mrs E. G. Wright, who made pleasing ■oference to the quality of the sewing shown, and, with a few happy remarks to the girls, presented each of them with a prize* Hearty rotes of thanks—to the ladies, to parents and friends who had contributed so liberally to the funds, to the teachers, to the Chairman, and last, but not least, a special and hearty vote to Mrs Wright for her kind donation of a large supply of fruit and flowers—were all passed and replied to, and the meeting wound up with a coffee supper. The treat was a great success m every way, and the School Committee and ladies especially de serve heartiest congratulations for the way m which they managed affairs. " Mother ! give me another piece of that bread and butter!" "You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that bread, it is too new ?" A little of Mother Wisdom will bs profitable if practiced by horae owners just now. We every year have some very difficult cases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence is better than a bucketful of regret* W, T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forgo m Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High School,—Advt.

News in Brief.

On Saturday nexb Mr D. Thomas will offer at the Arcade a Dumber of young draught mares and geldings from Oamaru, all |of the \ righb sort. Also under bill of sale, several good young horses suitable for butcher's cart, together with two butcher's carts and a large quantity of groceries and general > stores. This sale will be worthy of the attantion of farmers and others. Mr George Jesson has just received a large stock of jewellery, etc., of the lateßt and moat artistic designs, which he is offering at very low prices. Those who wish to have i glasses to suit their sight should give him a call and have their sight properly tested and glasses fitted accordingly, Grea.ii intcreso is being taken m this diatricb m connection with the winter show whish opena m Christchurch on June 14. The Ashburton representatives scored well last year, and if they can succeed m scoring most points at the coming show the local Society will be entitled to £20. The annual harvest festival luncheon and sale of produce, etc;, m connection with the Primitive Methodist Church will be held m the Orange Hall on Saturday next from 12 to 2; and plain tea from 4to 6. Special services will be held m the Church on Sun day, the singing by a large choir assisted by an efficient orchestra. Rev. G. XL Mann will be the preacher. A sacred concert will be given m the afternoon with a short address. There was a young man m the corps Who ne'er had seen drilling beforps, And they wanted to guide His ungainly struide; ' Bub they truide and truide Till the young man duide, And the captain he sat down and sworps.

THE SANDS CONTEST.

United Press Association—By Eleebrio Telegraph. Palmebston Nortm, Feb. 23. The result of the cornet solo competition held last night waa—Soprano—G, Buckley, Wellington Garrison, 40 points, 1; 8. Gimino, Jupps' Band, 39, 2; H. Burmester, Palraerston North, 33. These were the only competitors. B Flat Cornets— L, King, Wellington Garrison, 39 points, 1; F, I Traversi, Greymoath, 38, 2; T. .G, Goodall and 0. Wilaon, Wellington Garrison, 37 each, tie. Nine othora competed. The judge re marked that the playing was of a better quality than at the recent contest held is Dunedia, The weather ia fine for the quick step com* petition to-day, and a large attendance ia expected. '

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eleofrrio Telegraph—Copyright London, February 21 Nine thousand quarters of South Aus tralian wheat have been sold at 28s 3d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company four per cent prior lien debentures, 96. February 22 The Antwerp wool sales have opened. There have been 1751 bales offered, and 422 sold. Bidding showed little animation, and January prices were barely sustained.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale ot live stock, produce, etc 1, ac under :—Last Saturday a medium entry of pigs, met with good demand, consisting mostly of stores, which realised 18s, 18s 6d, and 19a. Cowa were very slow of sale, two cows m full profit fetching £1 5s and £1 10s each. Fowls. —A very fair entry, selling well afc Is, Is 3d, la 6d, and 2s per pair, roosters 2a 8d and 23 9d per pair. In the produce line, business was anything but brisk. However, I disposed of several small bags of potatoes at id and id per lb., and 5s and 5a 6d per sack for a few sacks of Kidneys. Onions Id per lb ; apples, Is 6d to 2s 6d per case; peaches and apricots 4d and 4^d per lb. I was also favored with a large quantity of furniture, &c, which reached satisfactory prices.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 21 Mr Chamberlain is suffering from influenza. Mr Haneen has made arrangements with a syndicate to take over the Auckland tramwa} s, aud has secured for the syndicate the option of working the tramways to the North Shore, Auckland. February 22 Search parties sent out by the Gave nor of the Yeniseisk province, failed to confirm the reported finding of the remains of the Andree expedition by the Tunganuses. The House of Commons has adopted the Address-m-Reply. OairOj February 21 The Princess Ikbal Hanem, wife of the Khedive, has given birth to a son. The young prince is heir presumptive to the Khedival throne. Athens, February 21 The election resulted m a victory for M. Theotokis, the leader of the party formerly under M. Tricoupis. Vienna, February 21 Dr Koloman Szeli, the leader of the Opposition m the Hungarian Dele gations, is forming a new Cabinet. Few York, February 22 The Pope has written to Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, condemning the doctrines of Father Lieker, founder of the order of the American Paulists, A Company from the Casino Theatre, New York, has been chosen by Mr Musgrove to play m Australia. The Company sails from San Francisco on March 19, and opens ia Melbourne at Easter. Melbourne, February 22 The trial of Radalyski, Tod and Dr. Gaze for the murder of the girl Ambrose, has commenced. The Crown Prosecutor stated that no presentment had been filed against the girl Dubberke, who would be used as a Crown witness. The evidence i« similar to that given at the inquest.

NELSON BROTHERS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, February 21 The report of Nelson Bros, mett salesmen, showa a profit of £38,902 on the year's transactions. February 22. The shareholders of Kelson Bros, approved of the report. The meeting was asked to reduce the shares from £10 to £8 to provide for depreciation, The shareholders were favourable to the proposal.

OBITUARY.

Sir George Bowen. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 22 The death is announced of Sir Geo; Bowen, ex Governor of New Zealand, He died at Brighton, of bronchitis, after two days' illness.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY

Unlced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, February 21 M, Loubet's Presidential message to Parliament is colourless. He urges tolerance and concord, and eulogises the army and republicanism,

(Received Wakapu»ka Feb. 25, 10 55 a.m. Mail Office 11.37 p.m. Paris, February 22 Anxiety prevails m Paris at the possible trouble at Faure's funeral. The judges of the Court of Cassation fear to be recognised, and desire to go to the Cathedral, where the funeral service will be held, m closed carriages, and [not to proceed to the cemetery. During Sunday night's disorder, an attempt was made to burn the Sacred Heart Church m Paris.

THE PHILIPPINES.

Extermination of Foreigners Proposed.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Manila, February 21 ! The American forces at Manila are suffering from the heat, dysentery, and i fever, and are also being harrassed by the guerilla tactics of the Filipinos, (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 23,10.58 ».m, Guardian Office, 11.37 »-m) Washington, February 22 The Government has received a cable from General Otis, stating that the Manila insurgents had instructed the militiamen of Manila to meet on Feb. 15 provided with arms, with the object of the extermination of all residents except Filipinos, and liberating and arming prisoners and convicts, on behalf of independence.

NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIA MENT.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, February 22 The Legislative Council has ad journed till Wednesday, pending the Assembly passing the Federal Enabling Bill. In the assembly the Postmaster- General announced that the Cabinet had decided that the .proposal to keep the post and telegraph offices open oa Sunday would not be put m operation. Mr Oarrathers promised that Govern' ment would take steps to relieve dis tressed selectors. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 23, 9.30 a.m, Guabdian Office 9-48 a-m) Sydney, February 23 The Legislative Assembly adopted the Address-in-Reply, Mr Storey with drawing his amendment. Mr Reid introduces the Federal Enabling Bill today.

THE OXLEY TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlp Telegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, February 22 The public were excluded from the . court during the hearing of the serious charge against Wilson, the Albany arreitee,

THE ABHBUBTON OOARDIAN: THtfESDA*, FEBBUAK? 28, 1809



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I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a million ways, but sweetest of all is added to diamond jubilee tea,—Shearman Broa, Agents.



MITCHELL & TURNER. AS Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Bite m Ashburton } we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves us no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command the Kindly Cash, and prove WE MEA.N BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that tha undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that 'our whole Stock is HEATILY REDUCED. ■ ;o: ■ ■ DEESS DEPARTMENT. /-A WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe that the Few Quotations given below will make it clear to every Reader that WE MEAN TO SELL. ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND OASHMERE ..« .*, 6|d ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE ... ... la 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE la 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2$ 6d, 3a 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2a, now ... Is ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen 0n1y)...  ... 9d kSTRONG SUMMER TWEEDS ... ... 9£d DRESS TWEED, White* Weights, la 6d, now 10|d TWEED DRESS LENGTHS, 24s 6d, 28a 6d, 34s 6d, now ... 10a 61. • 1256d,1556d 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12a 6d, 15s 6d, 20a, all ab ... ... 6s 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2a, now ... , , • la 3d ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES la 3d HEAVY N^VY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8d BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2a 3d, 2a 6d, 2s 9d,SDOWIIO§d, la 2i, Is 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT -36 n Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4|d TTnbleached Tablings „ „ Is, Is 4d, Is 8d 68.a Heavy White Sheeting ... ... ... „ „ 8i 80!n Heavy White Sheeting „ „ 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffenlngs „ „ 41 Heavy Art Surges, 2s 9d, 3s 6d ... ... ... „ „ lalld, 88,61 Large Size Bush Rugs, 8s 9d ... „ „ 6<=i 9dJ Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, la , s  B|d A Grand Line Dark Prints ... ... ... „  3*d 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Crepona „ „ 4*d 20 pieces wide width good pabterns Flannellette  „ 3|d 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns „ „ 1 M 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc „ f,j 51 Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we mast get rid of. A few only are given, being much to) numerous to particularise, 30 dozen Ladies' Calico Underclothing at aboub half pricel 2 dozen Infante' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3s 6d, now Is 6d 11 dozan Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2a lid, 3a 6d, now 10|d, lfl 6d 3| dozen Infants' Sun Hats and Bonnets, 3a 6d, now Is lid 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, new Is, Is lid, 2s lid 12 dozen Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now 3|d 20 Ladies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter prlc). CLOTHING & MERCERY , Job Line 20 dozen Men's Cotton Shirfcp, 2s lid, now Is 63 5 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d 4£ dozen Men's Tennla Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2a 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now la Gd Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3a 6d, now Is lid Men's White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 20 dozen Men's Knib Socks, oar la line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20a off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 389 6d, now 25s 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7»6i 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38a 6d now 25a 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all ab 15s 6d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all ab 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown (lord Trousers, 10a 6d for 7s 6d 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4s 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28s 6d 400 yards Heavy Tweed, 2a 95, 3a, now 2s 2CO yards Heavy Tweed, Is 3d 120 yards Heavy Tweed, double|width, 4s 6d, nowJSfl 3d* MITCHELL AID TIMEB



JDONAGHY'S BINDER TWINS, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY.tfOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS JfOR MASSEY-HARRIS AND .McCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Less than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field at Loweat Prices, JOHN ORR <& Co. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far th« Finest ever Imported into Ashburton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST o'her Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASBS>nd -SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and aa we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm m Mew Zealand, we feel confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock m these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 percent oelow ordinary prices. Inspect ouh Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every arti Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Priceß at JOHN ORR & CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. For many yeara now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We G par antes to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN ORE & CO. ■n«» { INSURANCE }"""> We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of lOa or over, a A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds god for Sevea Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed st our Scores • thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week In the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS TME CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance m our Prices to pay for this, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST YALTJR AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods whore you can get your Insurance for Nothing, It may be handy when you le*af expect It, If it costs you nothing you might »c wtll have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all fu ther particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, BOLLS, AND HAMS- Thh is VKRY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first I rize^at the recent) Shows m Chris church and Timarn. JOHN ORR & Go, Maravilla Garden Teas. rurvoyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to us by the Growers from their Gardens m Ceylon, thua saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR, Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., a [SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the ParejCane SUGAH of the Highest .Qaalifcy, and^eapedallf Suitable for Jam makirg. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,