Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1899. THE ASHBURION CLUB.

The Hi v R. A. Woodthorpe made some rather strong remarks m the course of his sermon on Sunday la*fc concerning the Ash burton Olub and i M.S.A. In the course of his sermon the rev. gentleman said that he had the authority of a local pubHcan for stating that " there was four times as much drunkenness m the Olub as m all the hotels m Ashbarton." As the statements made by Mr Woodthorpe were openly expressed m a place of worship, and before a large congrega tion, we make no apology for referring to the affairs of what is, strictly speak ing, a private institution. Moreever, the Club stands m an anomalous position. Although nominally a private establishment, it is an institution which exercises a considerable influence upon the town, socially and morally, since men of all classes have enrolled themselves amongst its members, m this way affecting the comfort and private arrangements of very many families. This being so, the community at large is more interested m the prudent management of the Olub than ' might be supposed or might be expected under different conditions. The manner m which its affairs are dis cussed outside, also indicates that the public have come to look upon the institution as much more.than a mere proprietary organisation. Recognising this, we cannot comment on the attack made upon the Olub by the Eev. Mr Woodthorpe as we might criticise similar strictures upon a purely private institution j and we think the Club imembers will do well not to permit any feeling of resentment on account of outside criticism to blind them to the serious responsibility that rests upon them as the supporters of an institution which may have so great an influence upon the social condition of the whole community. We think that up to a certain point the Olub authori ties have shown a fair appreciation of the position, as for instance when they decided not to avail themselves of the right to sell liquor during all Sunday and on Good Friday, which they might have done according to law. And they have m various other ways shown a laudabledesiretodefer to public opinion. This is as it should be, and we are inclined to think that if Mr Wood thorpe had visited the Olub a few times he would not have accepted as gospel the statement he endorsed m his sermon about the drinking on Sun day. It may be assumed that a good many people do avail themselves of the two hours when the bar is open to get some refreshments, but up to the pre sent we are not aware that the liberty thus given has ever been abused, at anyrate with the knowledge of the Olub authorities. It is only fair that this matter should be made clear, be cause whatever objections may be logically made to the principle of per mitting private clubs to sell liquor during hours prohibited to licensed houses, uo one has a right to make false charges against any of his fellow citizens. If the Olub is doing that which, however it may be disapproved of by one section of the community, is still lawful, the proper remedy is to apply to the Legislature to alter the law. But, notwithstanding that the law is on their side m the matter of opening their bar on Sunday evenings, we are inclined to think that the members of the Ashburton Olub would strengthen their claims to public support and raise the institution m public opinion if they were to put a stop to the sale of liquor on Sunday altogether. We are not advocating giving way to prejudice, or the surrender of any important principle m making this suggestion. But we recognise that on Sunday evenings more than afc any other time young men wander about after the churches are out, seeking for some way of passing the time, and it is then that, no other place beipg open to them, the attractions of the Olab are apt to draw them into it. If there were no tempta tion chere beyond the excellent refer? ence library and the reading rooms, per haps they might do much worse than spend a couple of hours m reading or study ', but the temptation to indulge m drinking is put before them and it is not to be wondered at that some of them succumb to it and eontrapt a habit which may produce the most disastrous results. In view of this we believe the authorities of the Olub would con salt the general interest and raise their institution m public estimation by observing the same restrictions with regard to the sale of liquor a$ those regulating the public houses throughout this colony.

Local and General.

On the first page will be found a reporb of the Rangitata Road Board, and ou the fourth page Mayfield notes and commercial news. Personal—Mr Broome Will 8 the repre sentative of the Bulletin, is at present on a visit to Ashburton. Accident—A Press Association telegram from Auckland says —A man named Bernard Kane, a settler, was found dead on the public road near Matakobe. His dray had cap sized. Chaffoutting.—Mr T. Bradford put up a record for chaffcutting while on the Spring field Estate. Starting at seven a.m. and working until twelve o'clock midnight, during that time he cut forty tons fire hundredweight. A Lady's JServe -—Miaa Hempelman, the mistress of the Kyle Sohool, showed an unusual amount of nerve m the way she stopped a runaway horse on Saturday m Burnett street. The animal was m a spring trap and was just breaking into a gallop, when Miss Hampelman, seeing no one about, ran up and seized his bridle. Patching Competition.—At the meeting of the Mayfield Mutual Improvement As sociation, held the other evening, there was quite a flatter of excitement to see which gentlemen would get first and second awards for putting the neatest six-inch square patch m the shortest time on a garment chosen by the ladies. Eight competitors came for ward. Mr G. H, Sewell came first, and Mr James Dellow second, both with very credit able work,—Own correspondent Threshing —Qur ftfayfjeld correspondent writes ;—I understand that Mr J. Jjfurgess is having a very successful season with his new venture, and is again back m this locality, which will occupy him for a month or two yet. His new additional chaffcutter, which is to go out as soon as the threshing is over, is already built and much improved on the old kind. His former experiences have shown him the shoifesomings [of the old one, and be baa remedied them accordingly, ]

A Bequest. —At a meeting of the Auck land Charitab'e Aid Board yesterday it was Boated thab Arthur Wood, a Whangarei setller recently deceased, had bequeathed to the Auckland Asylum and Hospital the balance of his estats after payment of certain Itgicies. It is expected the Hoapit.il wiil receive £200 aiid the Asylum a lika sum. Decsaeed died suddenly at ihe Imperial Hotel m December l:^b. Keith, a former fmployee, appeared before the Board by couuss!, and made a claim on the estate.— Fresa Association telegram. ! Baptist Church Anniversary —The anniversary services m connection with the Baptist Ohu'ch were held on Sunday laat, when tha Rev. S. A, Harris, of Lincoln, preached morning and evening to good congregations. Healao addressed the Sunday Sohool children m the afternoon, On Monday evening a social gathering was held m the Church, when there was a fair attendance, the Rsvv S A. Harris occupying the chair. The secretary (Mr E. Williams) read one sixteenth annual report, which stated that owing to financial matters the Churoh officers regretted having had to acoept the resignation of Rev. A. Ager. However, they hoped soon to be able to be m a position to again secure the services of a young pastor for the Church. Addresses were delivered by the Rev?. G. B. Inglis, R. Taylor, and J. B. Merrett. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs H» Steel, Messrs Kersel, Garner, and H. Gates, and a duet by Mr and Mrs K. Craighead, also anthems by the choir. Totes of thanks were passed to all who had auisted to make the gathering a success, several friends from other churohea having kindly assisted with the musical part of the pro gramme, A coffee lupper followed, when full justice was done to the good things provided.

COMMERCIAL.

LAND SALE.

Mr D. Thomas reports having sold on account of Mr D. Cameron a farm of 77 acres situated at Ashburton Forks at £13 15s per acre, the purchaser being Mr W. Stockdill.

SAVAGE ATTACK.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington April 22 A man named J. Dane has been arrested ab Eltham on the charge of attempting to ! murder his wife by stabbing her. I April 24. Further particulars of the assault made at Elth&m by John Dane on his wife, show that one attack waa made with a knife, there being a terrible gash on the Bide of the woman's face down into the neck, but her face iB also bruised and broken m a way which leada to the supposition that she wan also struck with a blunt instrument. There are several stabs on the face and as far down as her breast, so that her assailant must have kept at his work for some time, Dane who is a very dark man, speaks m a very broken sorb of way. He hai been about Eltham for ! some years. It is understood that he and his wife did not live on the beat of terms, and evidently there had been a quarrel on I Thuaday, but of this no particulars are avail i able. The woman is still alive but m a pre oarioua condition. There is & family, but several members are grown up, In her depositions, Mrs Dane charged bee husband with the assault.

LAGMHOR FARM SECTION.

We remind our readers that the sale of ft large portion of tho far-famed Lagmhor Es laL?, takes place on Saturday next, at 2 p.m, m Bullock's Arcade, Mr David Thomas and Messrs Pyne and Co., being' joint auc tioneers. Those who know anything about the capabilities of this fine property will not need to be told that an opportunity is now offered to persons desirous of making a home of their own, cne which they can hand down to. their descendants from generation to generation. On the other hand, there are those who go m for good investments or for speculating m land that must m the natural coarse of evtnbs improve materially m value, and to such an opportunity as the preseno oan hardly be expected to occur m our neigh bourhood for a long time, if ever. There can be no sort of doubt that the close settle ment of such a large tract of land m the immediate vicinity or Ashburton must neces sarily enhance the value of all adjacent property, and add to the prosperity of the town and county.

THE CHURCHES.

Wesleyan.—The attendance at Sunday's services were fairly good, and the rostrum was occupied by Rev. R, Taylor on both occasions^ In the morning he preached from II Ooriathians, v-l~"Forwe know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved," &c. and at night, from the words, —•'One thing thou lackest." The choir rendered an anthem—" 0, how beautiful," during the evening service.

News in Brief.

Messrs Friedlander Broa, will offer tor sale on Saturday, May 6, at their Murb, the town and suburban properties of Messrs Octavius and James Digby, who are dissolv ing partnership. There are 40 acr»s on the racecourse road, and 203 acres on the Winch niore road—all excellent farm land—besides the property m Dobson street, known as the Lion Brewery. On Saturday, May 6, Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ld,, will offer for sale at their auctioD mart, West street, the well-known Maranui estate, m the Westerfield survey district* This extensive property is all down m Eng lish grass, with the exception of about 400 acres, and is a most desirable pasture land for sheep. The owners' instructions to the auctioneers are tq sell, bo that those who may hare a desire to acquire the property, should lose no time m looking over it*

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETINGS.

Ashburton.

There was a fair attendance at the house holders' meeting last evening—about forty being preßent. Mr William Graighead was elected chairman of the meeting. The Secretary read the report of the Com mittee for the past year. " The au cces of the school daring the past year has been such as to justify the most sanguine expectations of the Committee. The annual examination jo August last was a most excellent one, and that m epite of the fact that the school had been closed on account of sickness for some six weeks before the inspector's visit. Of the six scholarships open for competition amor-g the various schools of the county, the whole six were token by pupils of thia seho 1, while the nine candidates sent up by Mr Hardie practically" topped the Hat. This m itself speaks volumes for the excellent quality of the inattuction given And for the painstaking industry manifested m their tuition. At the last December examinat'on too, ail the pupil teachers (four m number) passed m their respective yeare, and all m the merit division. A record indeed has been estab lished of which we should all feel proud. It ia a matter for congratulation also, that outside the ordinary curriculum, the school has been well to the front. On the three oocasions on which Mr D. Thomas' challenge cap for swimming has been open for com petition among the different schools m the county, boys from this sohool carried it off- Mayo, Hanna, and Fooks being the winners up to date. The attendance unfortunately has not been what it Bhould be, and unless immediate improvement is made the efficiency of the school must) necessarily be impaired by a reduction m the staff. Of course the prevailing epidemic is largely responsible for the falling off, but still it ia to be feared that some parents are somewhat careless and lax m sending their children to school regularly. It is to be hoped therefore that strenuous efforts will now be made to improve the average, and thus enable the school bo keep its present staff. The truant officer will no doubt be round shortly to take action against the worst offenders. The cooking class carried on under the auspices of the Borough School Committee has been carried on during the year, and your Committee hope, with good results to those who attended ; bat we feel it is not appreci ated as it> should be. Still we are glad to say that after paying all liabilites we dose the year with a credit balance." The report concluded with a congratulatory reference to the Sumner excursion, and gave a list of members' attendances.

The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £52 14s 3d. The report and balance-sheet wereadopted. The chairman said the appointment of a truant officer, m the place of Mr Comptoa, who had resigned, would be the first duty of the new Committee. On the motion of Mr Thomas Scaly, a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee was passed, both Mr Scaly and Mr C. Dixon, I who seconded the motion, paying hearty compliments to the Committee for the work done during the year. Mr C. Dixon moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Hardie and his staff, and ex pressed the high appreciation he had of the work done by the teaching staff. Mr W. fl. Collins seconded the motion, and said the report just read indicated that the Bohool waa staffed by an able team. Mr Silcock said that the two head teachers m the school could not be beaten anywhere m the world, and the others were i a true and faithful company. Messrs Meddins and Scaly also bore testi mony to the efficiency of the staff, the latter emphasising the merits of the head mistress, ! Mra Willis* Mr Jones thanked the teachers not only for their scholastic attainments, but also for their upright character and the excellent influence such had upon the children. After some questions m regard to the tem perance text book, and the diversity of books m the various schools m the district, the Chairman said the truant officer would be appointed at the earliest opportunity. Some discussion took place on the subject, Mr Collins thinking that £20 was not suffi cient to induce a man to discharge the duties thoroughly. Nominations were then taken and balloted on as follows :— W. Craighead .- ... ... 20 F. Steele ... .„ 20 R.McCallum ... ». .„ .« 16 W. J. Silcock.. 16 R. S. Bean 16 H.M.Jones ... , ... 15 D, C. Stock 15 G. Meddins .„ ... ... .. 15 J. ?haup ... . ... .. 14 W. Bickerstftff ... ... ... 10 H. W. Barrett ... ... .„ 9 H. G. Berryman «. ... 7 The first nine were elected. Messrs Scaly and Dixon were scrutineers. At the meeting of the new Committee Mr Oraigbead was elected chairman.

Hampstead.

The annual meeting of householders was held m the Hampstead schoolroom last even ing. The attendance was very Btnall aa compared with last year, and the business of the ereniag waa soon disposed of, the old committee with one exception being returned for the ensuing year* Mr J. B, Bland was elected chairman of the meeting. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report was read as follows, as also the balance sheet:— In common with other schools, our own has suffered during the past year from epidemics of influenza and measles, which have materially interfered with the attend ance and work, so much so that at the inspection last month only 173 were present out of 360. From the same cause the school had been closed for nearly six weeks previous fco the annual examination m August; bub notwithstanding this great disadvantage 75 par cent of passes was obtained and the ! inspector's reports have been highly satis factory, and afford ample proof of the energy and ability of the teachers. The roil number at present is 360, and, as j mentioned m last year's report, there was usually a shortage of attendance of about 50 or 60. This was considered too great a number to be constantly absent, and at the beginning of this year the Board of Education was induced to appoint a truant officer foe Ashburton, Hatnpstead, and Tinwald dis tricts, but the person appointed, having to leave the district, resigned, and the appoint ment of his successor ia now under consider ation. At the commencement of the year Miss V. Sheard was appointed second assistant mistress m place of Miss Lusk resigned. Miss McDonald and Miss Porter advanced a year m their pupil teachers' examination, and another pupil teacher resigned. The grounds and buildings are m good order, and have been improved by the laying of a considerable length of asphalt paths, and the partitioning off of an office for the master. Thanks to the efforts of the teachers, a very successful concert was held, the proceeds of which provided over £.12 worth of prizes, and left a balance of £A 10s 7d m hand. There is also a balance of £22 10s from the hobby show lying at interest. 1' After a reference to the excursion to Sumner the report went on— M The Committee accounts for the past year have been audited and certified as correct, and the balance sheet shows a credit to incidental fund of £30 18s 5d on the 31st March, against which there were liabilities amounting to about £15. The extra asphalting cost £14 16s, of which sum the Committee paid £9 16s and the Board £5. The walls were also distempered s short while ago at the Board's cost." The Chairman said he regretted that there was such a small attendance, but rather took it as a compliment to the outgoing committee, as it showed that the house holders were perfectly satisfied with the manner m which they had conducted the business during the past year. With regard to the attendance of scholars, he hopad it would be better, as the somewhat irregular attendance m the past was hardly fair to the teachers. The adoption of the report and balance sheet was then moved by the Chair man, seconded by Mr Sage, and carried unanimously. The following nominations were then taken {-Messrs A. Lawrie, W. Strange, J. Maynard, J. R« Bland, J* Hunt, J. Cawsey, A. Hardie, C Sage, and Geo. Rumeey. As the number nominated did not exceed the number required, they were declared a duly elected committee for the euiuiDgysar,

At a meeting of the new pommifctee after wards held Mr J. R. Bland was unanimously re-elected chairman. Mr Bland thanked them for the honor conferred on him, and' hoped they would work together as harmoniously during the next year as they had done m the past. All the old officers were re-eleoted. FUEL. Ib was decided to call tenders for the supply of fuel for the coming winter. TRUANT OFWOEB. | On the motion of Mr Mayoard seconded by Mr Strange, it was unanimously decided to advertise for a truant officer. The meeting then adjourned.

Tinwald.

At the annual meeting of the Tinwald householder*, there waa a good attendance, Mr Clothier wm elected to the chair, and read the report of the outgoing Committee, which was adopted, Mr Doherty proposed that before the outgoing Committee wind up their business, a hearty vote of thanks should be accorded to the teachers for the successful way they had done their work during the past year. This was seconded by Mr Gud sell and carried. The following gentlemen were elected a Committee for the ensuing year:-Messrs J. Clothier, J. Hampton, J, Stephens, J. Gudsell, J. Bonnington, T, Rollinson, and Ohas. Hawkins —Mr J. Clothier being elected chairman.

Highbank.

There were about a hundred present at the householder*' meeting. Fourteen gentle men were nominated, and the following were elected -.—Messrs W. 0. Davis, 0. Spray, 0. Smith, W. Young, J. Doherty, B. Donald, and E. Davis. Mr C> Spray was elected Chairman of the Committee, and Mr W. 0. Davis Secretary.

Mayfield.

Twenty-seven householder! and a large number of others were present. Mr Tweedy, Chairman of the retiring Committee, m a few remarks, said that the Mayfield school district boundaries had been somewhat altered since last election, bringing m several additional householders* The credit balance on hand tor incidental expenses wal £20 5s 9d, which was nearly £2 more than last y«r, but at that time the school buildings had been handed over to them after extensive alterations and repairs, and consequently little outlay was necessary, although all had been done that required doing. Hearty votes of thanks were then accorded to the retiring Committee, for the harmony with which their work had bran performed, and to Mr Bourke, teacher, for the satisfactory manner m which the school had been conducted. Mr W. P. 8. Elmslie waa chosen Chairman for the evening, and called for nominations for a new Committee which resulted m the following ballot :— Messrs Alex. Thompson, 24 ; G. H. Be well, 19; D Kellahan, 19 ; |G. L, Twentyman, 19; Jokn Burgess, 19, W. G. Gallagher, 17; T. J. Reaney, 14; A. J. Pearse, 14; Ham, 14 ; Hydes, 9. The first seven gentlemen were declared duly elected, Messrs Pearce and Ham having withdrawn m favor of Mr Reaney. At the Committee meeting after ward?, Mr G. L. Twentyman was elected Chairman, and Mr W* Q. Gallagher Seore tary, and Messrs Burgess and Thompson visiting Committee for the ensuing term.

Ashiton.

There vu a fair attendance. Mr Taylor (the retiring chairman) read the annual re port which was adopted unanimously. The following gentlemen were then elected a Committee for the following year. Metsri T. Taylor, J, Jamieson, S. Blee, J. Shearer, J. Croy, and E. Gilmour. Mr T, Taylor was re-elected Chairman at a meeting of the new committee held immediately after, and Mr Blee was elected Secretary and appointed to countersign cheques. After some formal business the Committee adjourned.

Lowcliffe.

At the meeting of householders the follow* ing were elected to serve as a committee for the ensuing year : — Messrs Prendergacb, Emerson, Gray, Davidson, and Wills. At a meeting of the newly-elected oommittee, Mr Wills, senr., was re-elected chairman.

Longbeach.

There was a larger attendance than mail, and Mr Watson was voted to the chair, The report of the retiring Committee was read, whiqh showed the school to be m a satis* factory condition, and that there was a credit balance of £12 6s. The report was unani mously adopted. The following gentlemen were nominated a new Committee, viz:— Messrs Moses, Houston, F. Soal, J. Werren, R. Mugfotd, W. Hockings, N. March, T. Collins and P. Prendergaat, On a ballot being taken the first seven were declared duly elected. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. At a subse quent meeting of the new Committee, Mr William Houston was re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year. '

Hinds.

There was a fair attendance, and those nominated were Messrs Daley, Holmes, Annett, McDowell, Tait, Jelwon anq D, Miller, and* were declared duly elected. The old Committee went out without a single complaint for the year.

Wakanui.

There was a very poor attendance indeed. The report and balance sheet as read were adopted, and the following gentlemen were elected a new committee:—Messrs 'J?. Framptoo, U. Sinclair, W. Giles, W. Lnndy, J. Chambers, D. J. Doak, and P, Stewart. Mr P. Stewart waii re-elected cth&irmaq,

Riverside.

The following committee were elected :— Messrs Maxwell, Amos, Anderson, Riokards, and Wilson. Mr Maxwell was elected chairman, Mr W. Anderson secretary.

Newlands.

There was an average attendance at the meeting of householders at Newlands* Mr Percy Jones was voted to the chair. The Chairman of the outgoing committee, Mr Mangin being absent. After a short dis cussion on school matters, the chairman called for nominations for the new school Committee, and twelve names were handed m. A ballot resulted m the election of the following: —Messrs F. BonnisoD, R, Cook, T. Kelly, J. Cluoas, P* Jones, Mr P. Jones being subsequently elected chairman.

Chertsey.

The annual meeting of householders was fairly well attended. Mr George Scarlett, chairman of the old committee, was voted to the chair and read the report of the outgoing committee. Ib dealt with the attendance of members, the examination and inspection reports, improvements effected, the change of mistresses and the unsatisfactory attendances. The folio wing were elected a new committee: —J. Copland 18, J. Downie 13. G. Scarlett 16, B. Stuart 15, G. Campbell 15, J. Iron side 13, and J. Stewart 10. At the subsequent meeting of the new committee Mr Scarlett was re-elected chairman and Mr J. Stewart secretary. Messrs B» Stuart and J. Iron side were appointed to sign cheques with the chairman. The latter was authorised to let the school when necessary. Mrs Campbell was elected caretaker at her tender of £710s. It was decided |to ask the mistress to purchase the sewing necessaries. The Chairman undertook to write about the articles authorised by Mr Inspector Wood. The last Saturday m each month was fixed ujpouj as the night for the monthly meetirigV

rHSji atiJIBUJiTOK GUARDIAN I TUESDAY, aFIUL 25, 1399



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburtou. TUESDAY—Feasb of St Mark, E. and M.—7.30 am, Holy Communion ; 7 pm, Vestry meeting; 730 pm, Annual Meeting of the Pariehioners. THURSDAY, 7.30 pm—Bible Claas. FKIDAY — 7.15, EveniDg Prayer and Address ; 3 pm, Choir Practice* 4th SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, (April 30.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon l 230 p m—Address to the St. Stephen's Sunday school. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Church Mission Fund of the diocese. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. F riedlander Bros,. Limited. T^OOD HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S PBNDARTES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELI for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS.,'Lxd.



J* 'BN WILSON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. iOi^"""■"■ ~T HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,aa heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of Hew South Wales, where, with the audition of Mb 0. Chapman's Stock (which 1 have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods afe their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPER?, MIXED PAINT*?, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132 Tblbphoke 65 P O Box 16



SPECIAL NOTICE TO THi4 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. WE thank yon all for your Patronage and announce that our GREAT [REALISA TION SALE of W H Collier's stock, CLOSES DEFINITELY ON SATUR DAY, APRIL 29, at 9.30 p.m. ' During this Week, NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED FOR SUMMER GOODS, No Approbation, no Patterns Cut, Terms Caabi EVERYTHING CHEAP, AND GOOD VALUE. We irmke our First Show of NKW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, specially well bought and carefully selected, on THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 4, at 7 30 p.m., when our large premises at'« The Corner" will be illuminated, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPBBS, "THE CORNE R."



THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ABOADB, INVITES his many friends and acquaintances to inspect Btoek of the following special lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS t GUNS! ! GUNS II! On Sale or hire, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. Th« beat) selected Stock m Ashburton, at very low prices. LAMPS ! LAMPS ! ! LAMPS !!! To Suit the Million. Horse Clippers, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knives, Spades, Forks, etc., Ranges, Register Gratec, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household Requisites, Table and Pockeb Cutlery, The Celebrated " I Wilson " Butcher's Knives* CARPENTERS' TOOLS.—Th© Cheapest, Largest and Greatest Variety m Stock m the County, * " G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Oongreve.) linW "IF [■■■■■■■ MM » MM| |^MMMM MMMMM^MB M MM M MMMMiM 111 111 I 111 I, II II I I 111 IHI 111 I 1 mm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm „ „ -■, I ——M



TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. /■\UR Success with these GOWNS laßt Season gives us Confidence m Requesting the Patronage of thoee Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — <Z\ BALES OARPET SAMPLES « <i\ BALES GOAr ;SKIN RUGS <t) MITCHELL & TURNER. \ -



GREAT SALE - OJF — LINOLEUM - OVER:iO° ;paiS s to ohoose LARGEST STOCK IN **" LINOLEUM. TOWN. -LINOLEUM (Just Arrived Dirccb from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colour?. BUGS, MATS, CABPETS,TfMATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT I. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANORKDJSTREKT, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Offic



The poor consumptive pale and ill, Had caught a sudden violent chill, Distressing coughs had made him weak, While hectic flushes tinged his cheek ; But what at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, He now can damp and cold endure, He takes Wm. K. Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure, To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear druma, has juat issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf. neBS and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide jSoad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same addreES, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading tha news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the euro of Eheumatiam, Corpulence, Lumbago ant 1 indigestion by the same uucnor, may be had from U Shaw on receipt »f »mpa



Marlborough Farmers' Cooperative Association, Limited. Blenheim. v Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton, Dear Sir,—l have pleasure m testifying co the useful properties of your Lung- Worm Mixture, I used it on some Romney iamba last season with the best results, and have no hesitation m recom mending ifc strongly.—Yours f ithfully, Ajwkej* J, Lichfieio, 4 108 Chairman of Directors.



To Mr D. Thomas, Aishburton. Dear Sir.—About three weeks tince,l obtained five two gallon tins of Ford'a Scour and Lung-Worm Hixtuie for about 1500 halbred lambs that were scouringl very bad and going back sadly. They have now been drenched about a fort night, atid have decidedly improved The scour stopped, and I have on^y lost two lsmbs since. I feel convinced, if I had not used it I should have had a heavy loss,—Yours truly, O. G. Tripp. Te Blata To Mr R. Well wood, Hastings. ■ Dear Sir,—The two tins of Ford'a Lang-Worm Mixture I got from you were a great soecees. I used It on a flock of very weedy hoggeta and the effect was simply magical ; not any died, and the whole lot improved so much that you wonld hardly know them for the same sheep m a month's lime.—Yours truly, J, S. Giblin, Manager for J. B, Chalmers.



The United Farmers' AUiance, Wellington. To Mr F. Ferrman, Aehburton, Dear Sir,— Re Ford'a ar.d Lung- Worm Mix'ure, which you sent as last year, we havo had no com^lainta from those who have used tho ftlix'ure, so oannob bat conclude that it h*B given satisfaction —Yours faithfully, C. D. Mulling, General Manager. Mouut J>y, Puk<-ra«, Southland. To Mr F, Ferriman, Ashbnrton. Dear Sir, -la rep'y to your enquiry re Joeep'i Fird'd Scorn* and Lung- »Vurn.- Mixture, I have used this mixture for two or three years when my sheep showed signs of scour or lung-worm. 1 mAy say, I found it a cure, and the result w<*s beyond my expectation, f can s(ro gly recommend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White. Mo'.uT»pu, Au.khi d. To Mesa; s Back'and and Sons. Gentlemen,—We havo used ix tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Wotm Mixture or* both calves and theepi and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider it the best and most ecocomical mixture that we have triad—Yours tru-y, Reid Beos. Orari Gorge, Woodbury.



Canterbury Farmers' 00-Operative Asso* elation, Limited. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbarton. Dear Sir,—We have sold Ford's Lung. Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had uo complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success m the cases m which it was used.—Yours faithfully, 0. H. Ih«lis, Manager, Timara, N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Chrletchurch. ToMrF. Ferrlraai Ashburton. Dear Sir,— Be Ford's Lang-Worm Mix ture ! In compliance with your request, we have pleasure m stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several^ years with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction.—Yours faith- A. H. Tohjbull, Manager. To Mr F. Ferrimsn, Ashbarton, Dear Sir, -Wo have been sailing Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and daring that period have not had a single complain*-. On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pltased with the results obtained from its use.—Tours faithfully, Tothill, Watson attd Co., Invercargill.



F. FERRTMAN. I BY ROYAL LETTKftS PATENT. JOSEPH FOKD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WOHM MIXTURE READ the Reports from Wholesale Agents m all Parts of the Colony, To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburlon. Dea-Sir,—ln reply to yoar enquiiies thia morning, I have to say that 1 Lave been Ageafc for Ford's Lang-Worm Mix ture for the last aeven years, and although I have supplied large quantities ©f it^ to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—-I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbartor. Dear Sir,— Although we have aoted &% Ageots for Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied eheep-breedera regularly during that period, we have not yet had a com plaint. In f*ot, we have heard nothing bat favorable reports from all who have used it.—-Yours truly, Weight, Stephenson and Co.