Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1899.

The civil engineer of San Francisco has created no small amount of consternation by his A SINKING report that the city CITY. is sinking. The average sinking of those districts which insist on moving into nether regions is 2in a year. There ia a tendency to settle less as the years pass, though the settling does not stop, and the ratio of the decrease is so insignificant.in comparison with the time as to be barely worth consider ing. Two inches may, therefore, be taken as the basis of calculation. In 100 years the waters of the bay would be ebbing through the first storeys of buildings, and the second floors would be what seamen call awash. Large vessels would find sufficient water to sail up some of the principal streets. But energetic steps are being taken^ to cope with this curious state of affairs, for the gaps are being filled up aa they occur. The cause of this peculiar condition is ascribed to the nature of the soil, which engineers describe as a mixture of alluvium washed down from the hillsides, ooze from the bay, and decayed vegetable matter, the formation of ages, upon the original bed-rock. Formerly, before San Francisco encroached upon the bay, this area was partially covered with water, or con sisted of swamp land bordering the bay.

Local and General.

Lively Scene m a Clothing Shop.—As a mob of sheep was being was being driven along Lambton quay on Friday afternoon (reports the Post) 70 or 80 head of the animila rushed into the New Zealand Clothing Company's shop, and made things lively for the assistants for a few minutes. On tha first page of to-day's issue will be found latest cable news, the war m the Philippines, sporting, sculling, and com mercial news, also continuation of the story, "Mrs Gainsborough'a Diamonds," Oa the fourth page will be found a report of the Fire Brigades' Conference, obituary, and cricket news. Wesleyan Sunday School.—By an un fortunate omission m our paragraph under this heading yesterday, the names of Elsie Thomas and Eteie Jessop were not stated as qualifying for the first grade of certificates. A Proper Sort or Bride.—A somewhat romantic incident occurred m Masterton last week (reports a Post correspondent.) A cabman was seriously injured by a collision m the morning, and had three ribs broken, but he was nevertheless married m the afternoon. The marriage was to have taken place three days later, but the bride's desire to have a right to nurse the sufferer caused the deste to be anticipated. Phye-lis Pjb&bjeb —A moderate audience assembled at) the Oddfellows' Hall last night ■to welcome the Perrisr family, The mimicry of Mias Phyllis Perrjer s/ag very amusing, and kept the audience m roars of laughter, and this clever little child fully maintained her reputation as an entertainer. In tha second part Mr Perrier introduced a few aleighb of hapd tricks, the performance concluding with a fawje. The City " Kindbrgarse^."-—Councillor Seaiy, at the Borough Council meeting last night remarked m a most injured tone of voice that the Jocal press had called the Council the *' City children." That waa so, but it ia only half the truth. Jb was Coun cillor Thomas who so styled the grave and reverends, and his words were quoted. It may be that they were only another instance of how often the truth ia told m a joke, but m any^aae it is not fair to rob him of any credit he may deserve for fitting a portion of i the Council with a lC cap," for ib waa only to a section he referred aa being snefcaphori. f , pally m the infant claws, ,

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Ihe ordinal y masting of the Aehburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present;—Tho Mayor {Mr Hugo Friedlander) presiding, and all the Councillors. j FINANCE. I The Mayor reported the bank debit balance [aG the bank as standing at £1402 7a 6:1, and the income received since lasb meeting had been £33 13s 2d. THE DOMAIN. The Department of Lands and Surveys wrote forwarding copy of proclamation gazetted, m regard to tho Domain boun daries, which had h">n nlterod. FINKS. ■ Tho Paymaster-General wrote, advising i the payment of 18a, fines recovered m Ash burton Magistrates' Court under iho by-laws. COUNTY COUNCIL, The County Council wrote asking for pay ment of £2 15a on account of traffic bridge repairs, and £10 quota of hospital main tenance. The accounts were ordered to bo paid. RESERVES. The Sohool Committee wrote, stating fchat the fence which they had erected round a corner of a reserve would be removed when \ the Council required it. Mr C. Smithell wrote, asking for a grant of material for repairing a building on a reserve m his occupation* The matter waß lett m bhe hands of the Works' Committee. The letter was read which the Town Clerk had written to Mr W. Sutherland, containing the conditions on which the rent of Hinds endowment reserve would be re duced, and the lease transferred from J. W. Sutherland to Wai. Sutherland. The latter replied accepting all the conditions, but asking that the cutting of a fence running down the centre of the property should be held m abeyance until the spring, aa this was the only shelter for stock during the winter. Several Councillors were of opinion that the fence might well be left as it is for a time, On the motion of Cr Collins it was decided to instruct the solicitor to take the necessary steps to have the lease transferred, the question of the fence to be left m the hands of the Works Committee. auctioneer's licenses, Mr H. F. Nicoll wrote, applying for a refund of the license fee he had paid under a misapprehension, seeing that a transfer of the license could not be made to Mr J. R. Bland, who had had to take out one on his own account. The borough solicitor was of opinion, however, that if the Council thought the application by Mr Niooll had been made m error, it could refund the fee, and oa the strength of this opinion Mr Niooll made his application for a refund. The Mayor said it was unpleasant to have to deal with a question of this kind, affect ing a gentleman one met daily, but they had their duty to discharge to the rate payers. The opinions of the borough solicitor and the association's solicitor did not clash. The arrangement which Mr Nicoll wished to make m the first instance, evidently fell through, and he then applied for a license and paid his fee. It was after this that he succeeded m coming to an arrangement with Mr Bland, and both lawyers had plainly shown that m the case of an after-thought such as this the Council could do nothing m the matter, for which he (the Mayor) was personally very sorry. FTe moved that! the refund could not be given. Or Maynard seconded. He waa afraid that the Council had no power to refund the money, and that the auditor would ask the Council to make good the money if paid. Cr Pauling was of opinion that had Mr Nicoll employed a lawyer ta draw up his letter it would have been more effective. 'i'he Mayor said the opinion about the solicitor m regard to the refund had not been asked for, and was quite a gratuitous thing. It was an opinion founded on circumstances not stated by the Council but by Mr Nicoll, and was thus worthless to the Council. Or Collina maved to refer the question to the Finance Committee, which Cr Paul seconded, and Crs Davis and Bealy sup ported. Or Orr would have rather seen the matter thrashed out at once. He was of opinion that the application for a license, and the payment of the fee, had been the results of a misunderstanding, and aa a matter of equity and j istice he thought the refund Bhould be made. Ib may not perhaps be strictly m accord with law to pay the money back, but as a matter of common justice he thought the rotund should be made. Cr Hanmer was qaite with Cr Orr, and thought the opinion of the borough solicitor should be accepted, feeling quite sure that the allegations of Messrs Nicoll Bros, were correct!. He would move an amendment at a later period. Or Thomas, m full view of all tha circum stances, would be quite prepared to refund the money if an indemnification were given to Crs that the money would be made good if the auditor disallowed it. The Mayor said the question was not one of sentiment, but one of law. They had not asked their solicitor for an opinion about a refund, but about a transfer, which he had given, but had added one about a refund. The Council knew nothing of how he had had that question put before him, and the solicitor for the Municipal Association had said a refund could not be made. The amendment to refer to the Finance Committee was carried as against the Mayor's motion, and became the substan tive motion as against another amendment moved by Cr Thomas to refund the money on the understanding that Messrs Nicoll Bros, give Councillors an indemnity as against the auditor, which was seconded by Cr Hanmer, and carried. SMALL BIRDS. The County Council wrote, stating that Messrs Harper, Stitt, and Lambie had been ! appointed'a Committee to confer with the 1 Borough Council on the subject of united action m the matter of the destruction of small birds. Cr Thomas moved that Cra Hanmer, Scaly, and Orr be appointed a Committee to meet the Committee from the Council, which Cr Maynard seconded. Or Collins thought if the Committee were to be only a cipher, then it did not much matter, but if there was to be any real work done m the interests of the farmers, he would move that the deputation be received m open Council. This was seconded by Cr Scaly, and carried on the casting vote of the ! Chairman. FIBE paiOADE. The Fire Brigade Committee's report wag read as follows and adopted :— The Fire Brigade Committee have the honor to report that the annual inspection of the brigade and plant was held on the Bsh inst«, and ab which inspection Ors Pauling (chairman), Paul* Hanmer, and Maynard were present, Cr Davis being pre* vented by illness from attending. The Committee found the members of the brigade and its officers thoroughly efficient m their work, and the plant kept m very good order, and are well satisfied with the result of the inspection. Your Committee have a small recommendation to make, viz., that the bell attached to the telephone m the Brigade meeting mom be fixed m, the engineer's cottage. The Secretary wrote, reporting the result of the annual election of officers, already published, and submitting the name of Mr John Stribbling as a new member, who was accepted. CHANNELLING. An application by Mr Thomas Bullook for a channel to connect Burnett and Tancred streets waa referred to the Works Com mittee ; as was alao a petition from residents m Kermode street for repairs to a footpath, LIGHTINGS. The Lighting Committee reported that at j a meeting held ou [the 13th inst it was t resolved ;— i 1. That no further action be taken ia the matter of instituting acetylene gas m the municipal buildings for the present. 2. That the Ashburton Graa Company be again asked to provide and fix incandescent burners m the atreet lamps along East street and m the lamps at the corner of West and Wills streets. ENGINEERS)' ANi? V/ORKS COMMITTEE EEPOBTS. The engineer, for the Works Committee, reported as under :— 1. Mr ftfcFarlane's application.—Seeing that several other applications for channelling m localities where it is more needed than m this case, have not been granted, the Works j Committed cannot recommend the Council to do this channelling at the present time, and the asphalting of the footpath cannot) be put) m hand till the channelling is laid,

2 Water cart contractor's tippKoatior..—- < The Works Committee recommend that the | contractor for watering the stree's bp-' employed at other work for ■ the Council on broken days when wateriug is not required. 3. Typewriter.—The Works Committee are obtaining further information respecting two makes of these machines before finally making the purchase. "' 4. Horse feed.—The Works Committee ask for authority to call for tenders (m Aptil next) for oataheaf chaff at per ton and for oats at per bushel to bo delivered iv lots as may be required. 5. N.IS. Bole.—Your Committee recom mend that tenders be called by the Council during the first week m April for ihe work of. forming the footpath on the east; side of the N.E. Bale, and also of planting each side of this Belb from the railway to the N.W. Belt with one row of oaks abcut 33 feet apart panted to level. 6. Labor gang-—-This paragraph dealt with the work done by the men. The report was adopted, INSPECTOB'S BEJPOKT. The inspector reported as follows :— In reply to your enquiry as to why I employ my son as assistant ranger, I beg to make the following reply:—With all due respect to the Council, I may state thab I oan employ any person I consider competent, as I am the responsible person under the Impounding Act, 1884. As there has been no breach of the Impounding Act, I fail to | see why the Council Bhould interfere m the late illegal rescue case, self v. Young. If you look over the names of the persona that have signed the petition, you will find only five persona residents of the borough; and out of these five four have been fined for breaches of the by-laws, and Young has been prosecuted oriminally for making a false declaration concerning the registration of a dog—so that you will observe they are a bright sample to sign a petition complaining of injustice. My son's age is fifteen years on May 14 next, and is quite competenb to impound stray stock. I may state that both Mr Young and Mr Mahood have hawked the petition round the borough for some time, bub failed to obtain any signatures of any consequence. 1 have attended to several small matters concerning sanitary affairs, and the borough is m a very fair state. There are no serious cases m the borough. No lights.—l am giving my attention to this matter, and shall have several perßona before the Court for breaches of the by-iaws. The inspector's report and the explanation given therein were received, but exception was taken to the wording of the report m regard to the alleged interference with him, and his rescue cases. The adoption was held over for another meeting to allow the Mayor to look into the matter of the ranger's powers, seeing that the report, though ordered to be m the hands of the Clerk at ten o'clock that morning had not been put m until three o'clock, and his Worship had no time to consider it. THE NEW MUNICIPAL BOLLS. The Mayor stated that the Gazette of February 9 contained the instructions with schedules, etc., for the municipal rolls, and it would be necessary to give effect to them. The Clerk was instructed accordingly: OUTSTANDING BATES. The Mayor intimated that £84 of rates were still outstanding. It was decided to give fourteen days' grace, I after which all rates unpaid would be sued for without further notice. THE WATEK QUESTION. ' The Council decided to take no action at present m the water question pending official notice of the settlement of the dispute between the County Council and the mill owners: ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £102 9a 3d were passed £or payment. NOTICE OF MOTION. Or Maynard gave notice of a motion to submib ths whole correspondence on the Nicoll auctioneering license question to the Auditor-general, with a view to obtaining Mb opinion as to the legality of the Council returning the fee asked for by Mr Nicoll. The Council then resolved itself into a DOMAIN BOARD. The Ariel Bicycle Club wrote accepting the Board's terms, and asking that the edge of the oval be bevelled.—This was left m the handa of the Domain Committee* The Chairman having reported granting the use of the Domain to a picnic party from Islington on March 11, the Baard approved of hia action. The Curator m hia report saw no neces sity for further additions to the sanitary arrangements, but Messrs Orr and Scaly were not at one with him on this point. Mr Thomas withdrew the motion he had given notice of m regard to the use of the Domain by clubs, with the object of bring -1 ing it forward at another meeting. 1 DOMAIN COMMITTEE REPORT. The Domain Committee -reported as follows:— 1. Mr Cookson's Application. — With ! respect to the piece of land near the Curator's cottage applied for by Mr Cookson for cropping, the Domain Committee recommend that this ground be properly levelled and laid down by the Board with lawn grass. 2. Junior Football Club's Application.— Your Committee resolved not to allow this ground to be used before April nexb and to hold over consideration of this application until Or Thomas' proposal as to clubs ÜBing the Domain had been decided. 3. Swimming Hours for Ladies.—Your Committee recommend that the Curator's suggestion be adopted and the houra during which the ladies may use the swimming baths be altered, and thab m future the ladies* hours be from 1 p.m: to 4 p.m. 4. The work of providing more accommo dation at the ladies' pavilion as asked for by the Curator has been completed and the matter of carrying oat further requirements has not been definitely decided and was left m the hands of the chairman and Cr Scaly.

"PRIME CANTERBURY."

United Press Assooiation—By BlecbrJo Telegraph--Copyright Wellington, February 21 Mr John Holmes, who recently visited England m the interest of New Zealand produce, has received a letter from Lancaster, under date January 9, m whioh the writer states that he had been unsuccessful m a tender to supply Canterbury mutton, and adds that a Liverpool firm secured the con tract, but he watched their deliveries, and found that) the mutton was none other than River Plate, Afc the expiration of the con tract he exposed the fraud, with the result that the receivers, when reletting the con tract, debarred the previoua contraotorß from competing* As to another contract he says " I am suspicious that this so-called Canterbury is nothing but River Plate, with false labels and wrappers,"

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph Wanganpi, February 20 Arrangements m connection with the New Zealand Rifle Association meeting, which commences on Saturday next, are m full swing. Over £150 have already been collected for the citizens' prize, and donations are being received for the presentation of gold brooches for the ladies' match, for which nearly twenty ladies have entered. Competitors are already arriving, including [ champion McGregor.

CABLE NEWS.

Ifidced Proea Association—By Elcotrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, February 20 Miss Nellie Stewart has been en gaged for the next two pantomimes at Drury Lane Theatre. At the Bow street Polico Court, Louis Henry Goodman and others were charged with having conspired to defraud the public, m connection with the West Australian Gold Districts Trading Corporation and committed for tri.J. During the haarins; it tran spired that the shareholders lost £400,000 on the face values of shares, and no profits resulted from the in vestments, Dr. Rupert Hornebrook, of Ade laide, who has been acting as special plague officer at Bombay, has been appointed to proceed to the Transvaal, to organise measures for the suppression of the outbreak of the plague. Vienna, February 20 Oount Banffy, the Hungarian Pre mier, m fulfilment of the agreement made by him last month, haa. resigned. He states that he is unable to disarm opposition. Brussels, January 20 Bight hundred passengers were on board the Mons express. The guard seeing a collision was inevitable applied the Westinghouse brake with such force that it uncoupled the engine, which crashed into three third-class carriages of the train for Tournay which was standing at Forest, The victims were terribly mangled. The driver of the express did not see the signals were against him.

THE NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT

llis Character and Tastes.

Continental Opinion.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, February 19

At the Elysee, M, Lou bet's first official act was to render homage and sympathy to Madame Faure, and view the remains of the late President. He afterwards held a reception of the ambassadors, ministers plenipotentiary and others, and foreign officers. February 20 Congress was orderly, excepting that M. Derolede accused M. Loubet of being mixed up m the Panama Oanal scandals, and a few members attempted to speak after voting, and were allowed to do so. M. Meline tried to prevent his sup porters voting for himself. Fifty votea were given amongst eight other candi dates, M. Oavaignac receiving 23. The new President is a lawyer, fond of literature and music, of an affable disposition, and indifferent to pomp. He is a Radical and Socialist. The newspapers m Paris support M. Loubet. In the Congress the Republicans greeted M. Loubet's election with cheers. In returning thanks^ Presi dent Loubet declared that he would always he a Republican, and would promote pacification and order. He hoped to establish friendly relations with Parliament. The street demonstrations were the outcome of preconcerted rowdyism j forty-six persons were injured, includ ing fourteen policemen, and 250 arrests were made. M. Dupuy has consented to retain office as Premier if the Dreyfus re vision policy is unaltered. The Continental newspapers gener ally are favorable to President Loubet*a election, but the St. Petersburg papers assume a cool tone. In France the new President ia regarded as honest and well-meaning, but rather weak.

Wellington, February 20 The Governor tendered the French Consul an expression of condolence and sorrow at President Faure's death. Count de Courta has wired the regrets of the French oolosiflti m New Zealand.

THE PAVONIA.

Terrible Experiences at Sea. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Feb. 21, 9.10 R.m, Guardian Office 10.6 a-m London, February 20 The Pavonia spent twenty days m terrific weather. Her boilers got adrift m the hold, and were only secured after four days' continuous exertion, on the 10th insfc. For two days the situation was desperate. The British steamier Wolvistone commenced to tow her, but the cable broke and they separated during the night but met again on the 13 th, and the Pavonia was safely towed to the Azores, Her passengers and crew are all safe.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telagraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 21, 9.10 a-m,] Guardian Office, 10.6 a,m Hong Kong, February 20 A serious conflict took place between the Russian troops and the OMnese m Talienwan Bay. The quarrel was con nected with the exaction of taxes.- The Russians killed a hundred Chinese.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Feb 21, 9.10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.6 a-m) Paris. February 20 M.; Bapuy has expelled a correspon dent of the German newspaper heue Freie Presse from Paris, owing to his Drejfufiisfc attitude,

THE ASHBTJJKTOtf eOAKDIAH: TUESDAY, fiSBRtJABX 21, iBD9



" Mother 1 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 newt" A little of Mother Wisdom willba profitable i£ practiced by horse 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, ®rey Street, near High School.—Advj^



% could teach sugar to slip d,owuyour throat a million ways, butt aweeteat pt all ig added to DIAMQMO JOCtUBB IfiA.-—JShearmw



Harvest Cheques. — The oft; repeated names of the old and respected settlers of thia district on the pages of our order books prove that} ever since the establishment of our business—nineteen years ago—they have always received satisfaction for their oheques from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not take measures for suits and 852 nd the orders away to Dunedin or Christ'ch'urbh to be made up. •• O! thoras men do not gather figs " neither do tney find good tailoring m factories. We employ first class tradesmen and pay the highesb wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises m East Street, Men's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed and Fox's Cheviot serge, 52s 6d; trousers, 14s 6d j or Bilit and extra trousers, 653 j fib, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made to maasure ab ordinary t{ ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months' tnal).-~CBAiapEAD & Bbrbyman, the Leading Tailors ftn&'Oati fitters, Afshbarsoa,— Advti,



Ashburton Drug Go*\ (LIMITED) j ITTAVfi just unpacked, direct 1 from the JCI Kngiish Manufacturer, a new stock of al! Ihr- J uigsused m compounding physicians' preFCi ptionß, specially made m conformity with the new|Bribieh Pharmacopcea, 1898. Tlie lira- of dispensing medical pre portant 'scriptions is the special and Wo vie conatantcareof themanager (J. M. Cambridge), who h-.s hoen engaged m thio '3uty for 36 yep,r3, aa weU aa having had the benefit ; of an K»jylish training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Serious* Ifc is of the utmost imporfc- llJuOSJS. anco that the drugs should be new and freahly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. rXlie Price should never be the first) and ouly consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge komo.a tiian is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AT A.JLTLt An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary— opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr ! Hunter's residence, J. JVL Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 QUALITY TELLS A TALE" - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - I out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK PURE CEYMjON or iilenileti Teas* The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality.



MITCHELL & TURNER. ! AS Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our leaso of present Premises j will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburton, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WABEHOUSE, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves us uo option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command the Kindly Cash, and 1 prove WE MEAN BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that the undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that * m o\x? whole Stock is HEAVILY BEDUOED. ■' • ;o: ■--■" - MESS DEPARTMENT. WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at thia Counter, and fully believe that the Pew Quotations given below will make ifc 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 ... ... Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE ... ... Is 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2a 6d, 3s 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2s t now ... Is ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen only) - 9<* STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS ... 9Jd DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, Is 6d, now  10|d IWKED DRESS LENGTHS," 24a 6d, 28a 6d, 34a 6d, now ... 10s 61. 12a 6d, 18a 6d 60 SINGLE DRESSES, 12s 6d, 15s 63, 20a, all ab 6a 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now ... Is 3i ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES Is 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGEJS Is 8d BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2a 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d,fnowllO|d, la2d, Is 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT.' 36!n Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4£d Unbleached Tablinga ,» « la, Is 4d, ls.Bd 68ln Heavy White Sheeting , .. t> 81 80in Heavy White Sheeting ...  *• 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirc Stiffenings , >» 41 Heavy Art Serges, 2i 9i. 31 6d ... „ .> la lid, 2s 6d Large Size Bush Rugs 8 = 9,1 ... » .» 6s 9d Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, 15... - ...  » B*d A Grand Line Dark Prints ,> » Sid 60 pieoeaßloase Maslins and Crepons  j, 4*d 20 pieces wide width good patterns Flannellette  ,* 3£d 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns a a ' Ifa 15 pieces Flannelette for Blonses, Vi easing Gowns, etc „ ,) oi. Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much to 3 numerous to particularise. 30 dozen Ladles' Calico Underclothing at aboub half price' 2 doeen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3a 6d, now Is 6d 11 dossan Children's Pinafores, la 9d, 2a lid, 3s 6d, now 101 d, la 6ii 3| dozen Infants' Sun Hats and Bonnets, 3s 6d, now Is lid 65 Ladles' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, le lid, 2s lid 12 dozen Colored Collars and Caffs, 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 pries. CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Oofcton Shirts, 2s lid, now Is 6d 5 donen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2a 9d 4£ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2* 9d I Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2a 6d, now Is 6d 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 Is line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Sulls at 20s off marked price 32 Mena 1 Covert Coata, 383 6d, now 25s 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7s 6d 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38a 6d now 253 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all &b 15a 6d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d for 7s_6d 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4s 9d 28 Special Sao Suits, new goods, 28s 6d 403 yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3i, now 2a ! 200 yards Heavy Tweed, Is 31 ■ 120 yards Heavy Tweed, doublefwidtb, 4a 6d, kow|3s 3d. MITCHELL AHDJUBNEB



■I DONMHY'S B!NDEE TWINE, M*CHIS.E OIL, BINDEB| WHIPS, BAY FOBKS AKD RAKES, ENGINEERS' TCOLS, HSNDfiKSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AKD SECTIONS ifOB MASSEY-HARBIS AND MoOORMICK. j REAPERS AND BINDERS, At L*bb thau Agent*' Prices, and all Rcqaisiteß for the Harvest Field at Lowest Trisea, j JOHN ORR & Co, OUR STOCK OF ELECT 80-PLATED WABE AND CUTLERY 18 by far the Finest over Imported into Ashburton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DIBPI/AY m our Windows. JOHN OBE & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF f Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST othor Lines we are Showing Three Thousand 6LASB VASES;»nd SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm m New 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 per.^cenfe oelow ordinary prices. Inspect ovh Windows. .. JOHN OBK & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every art! jelin Crockery and Glasewftreat Reduce Pricei *fe JOHN OKE & CO. ASON'S JABS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now wa have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell thesa Goodu ohhapeb than any house m Christchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OEE & CO. ™ E { INSUEANCE} ™*™ We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that wa have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Castomera to the extent of 10a or over, A FBEE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores • thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against; accident for £100 m the evenb of death, or £1 per week m the case of fotal Disablement. And the Beaaty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that ife COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, We do nofc make any advance m onr Pricea to p^y for th!a, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUI AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where yon can geb your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect it. If ifc costs you nothing you might 88 well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all fu; iher particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- Thi is VEEY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize^at the recent: Shows m Chrisrchurch and Tinoarn. JOHN ORR & Co, Maravilla Garden Teas. j I'urvryors l>y Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy, 9HKSE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens iv Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals ?«r PURITY, STRENGTH 4ND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR <& Co., .SOLE AGINTS.' 1 Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pure Cane EUGAU of the Hfgheat Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam makii.g. JOHN ORR & CO., iASHBUJRTON,