Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1899. THE PROHIBITIONISTS' ATTI TUDE.

It seems almost useless to make any reference to the efforts now being made not only in this electorate, bur. all over New Zealand, to induce people to vote for "no license" at the ccming poll For there is a spetion of our fellow! countrymen who are ea&ily persuaded to fol'ow faddists and who can seldom •ie influenced by reason or convinced by pro>f JS evertheless it may be well to sum up the position with regard to this "no license cry, seeing that there may be some whose present intention to follow the Prohibitionists haa re suited from mere carelessness, or good nature, or from want of opportunity to considi r the matter. A few remarks may perhaps induce these to reflect, and may preventthem from committing themselves to a line of action which th^-y might afterwards regret following. Before dealing directly with the ques tion, however, we wish to say that we yield to none in our desire to see the evil of intemperance effectively dealt with But we contend that the attempts at reform should begin with the drunkard, and rot with the tern perate and the sober members of the community, as the Prohibitionists wish to do It is a most extraordinary and illogical position to take up, that the poor drunkard's doings which the Rev. L. M. Isitt and the other Prohinitioa ist leaders are so constantly describing and advertising, are never, under any circumstances, charged to the drunkard, but ouly to the drink and the drink seller. That is the keystone, the fundamental principle upon which they all work. The drunkard is not to be blamed, or even permitted to suffer in any way. We ccc that,every time one of them is brought before a prohibition magistrate, for the " drunk" is invari ably treated as if he were a poor ill used victim, and is almost always let off, if not scot free, at most with a minimum fine. .Now, how can we wonder that the confirmed dipso maniac—ia Ashbarton for instance— laughs at the law as it is applied to him, and haa another, debauch as soon as he can get enough money to spend on it? We maintain, however, that if the punishment for drunkenness were made more severe than it is, and if the law, even aa it stands, were more rigorously enforced, especially by pro hibitionist magistrates, the number of inebriates coming before the Courts would be materially reduced. We also contend, and shall proceed to prove, that the law even as it is at present, ia sufficient to pnable the people to regulate the liquor traffic, notwith standing the hey. Mr Isitt's re peated assertions to the contrary. The people have noir the sole choice of the members of the licensing beaches ; these bodies have to be re elected every three years; they are chosen on the principle of the bare majority; the licensees of all hotels have practically to go b fore the licensing court every three months to answer for their con duct; and lastly, the people have an opportunity every three years oi expressing their wishes in regard tc the existence of hotels amongst them. It may be asked what then do the Prohibitionists want more, since it ia quite clear that the people already have the most complete control over the licensed houses in their midst, even to the extent of closing them all if they choose 1 We can tell them what more is wanted, because when W t Isitt distinctly said at his meeting the other evening that the people had not enough cay at present in this matter, he let the cat out of the bag. We hope that he arrd bib friends will par* don ua for saying that no other con clusion seems possible, than that they desire to compel the majority to yield the right to regulate their own lives according to their own judgment of what is right. If we are mistaken we shall be pleased to be shown in what way we have misunderstood the words of the Prohibitionist leader, who, we know, speaks the views of the whole body. He complains that the law does not enable the people to carry out tbeir wishes—whereas we have shown that it would be almost impossible to give them more power without actual injustice to individuals —for every individual haa rights, of which even a majority cannot deprive him Mr Isitt evidently recognises the untenable nature of his position as to the law being so defective, so he tries to justify the attitude of the Pro hibitionists towards the law as it stands by asserting that it is is never enforced. We have already shown that there are soma magistrates who will never enforce the laws against the drunkard, and it may be assumed that every law is occasionally evaded, wit. ness the prohibitory laws against the sale of liquor in prohibition districts— Olutha for instance. This insurmount* able difficulty in strictly enforcing tbe laws is the stumbling block in the way of all attempts at temperance reform., and if fche law required by the Frohibjtiqnigts, stopping 1 the sale of liquor in this country, were passed to-morrow, it would be a dead letter here, as it is in every place where it has been tried, This is absolutely certain. The moderate drinkers would doubtless find it difficult to get their beer, wine or spirits, and might even think it not worth while bother ing about the matter. But the drunkard would certainly get his liquor by hook or by crook, and as Oanon Dodds, rector of Balclutha has shown, he would not only add to the vice of intemperance the most degrad ing subterfuge, but would assist in creating a system of sly grog selling, infinitely more clangorous to society than the present liquor traffic. It is of course vain £o ask our prohibitionist friends to abate their demands somewhat, in the interests of morality and justice, for they have set them selves the task of endeavouring to force their views upon what is at present a majority. But if they would content themselves with a certain measure of reform, such for instance as the abolition of open bars, and the enforcing of proper penalties ia the earliest stages of intemperance, and thus preventing it from developing into what some consider an incurable diieaio, we have little doubt that the

result i would be far more satisfactory, j than their present efforts to coerce the' majority are ever likely to bo. rJ he abolition of open bars would eventually do away with the " shouting" cus'om, and gradual!y*public opinion would be led by education, to as much reform as is possible, in connection with this subject. Whether it will ever be po sible to stop the use of stimulantb is more th m doubtful, but if this i« done at all, ib must be by other methods than by coercive Ipgislation. We mvy conclude by reminding the I electors that while the extreme members of the total abstinence piHy are continually clamoring for prohi bition, they have lent no assistance in attempting to work out some more feasible plan of reform, or one at least mote acceptable to those who would deal with the liquor question on logical grounds. They haveflitly and per sistently refused to admit the possibility that any other solution of the problem is practicable. They will go to the poll as extremists —hugging the belief that the end justifies the means. We give th°m credit for enthusiasm and per severance, while we regret that they refuse all concessions to the majority and shut their ears to all suggestions to negotiate with a view to remove the obstructions in thfl path of reform. Their cry is " our scheme or none." It is for the electors to say on Wednesday whether they are prepared to follow such leaders.

PARIS NOT FRANCE.

In his article in the October number of Harper's Magazine on •' Francs and the Dreyfus Uase '* Mr U. W, Steevens presents a con sidoration which does not often occur to the world. The popular idea is that Pas is means France. On the contrary, says he, the real strength of France lies in the provinces. It is theirs to work while Paris talks, to earn what Paris squan ders, to heal when Paria wounds. The Dreyfus c*se is the deepest cut which Paris has scored on the nation's body since 1870, perhaps since 1789. But it has not reached the vitals, and the provinces may heal it as they have again and again before healed wounds made on the nation by its capital. Mr Steevens points out, however, that the process of recuperation, especially with a dwindling population, cannot go on for ever. There will come in the end a day, and perhaps sooner than we think, when Paris will have sucked the nation dry and the provinces will have no more to give. In 1899, after the Dreyfus case, the great institutions of France stand still, but everybody knows them rotten. There was faith in old days to build up things anew. To-day there is no faith, and beoause there is no faith there will be no miracle. In short, Mr Steevens sees in France, as Lord Salisbury saw in Spain, one of the decaying nation?, i and he thinks the time approaching when she will no longer be a great Power.

ANTI TOXINS

Dr J. J. Kinyoun, director of the Washington hygienic laboratory, con tributes to the Forum, a cogent ac copnt of the pro gress o! anti-toxins in the prevention and treatmpnt. of disoasft. His figures show that 1637 deaths occurred out of 4315 cases of diphtheria in Berlin in ' 1893 before the anti-toxin was used, and that the deaths fell to 987 out of 6106 cases in 1895, when the anti toxin was completely in use. In P iris, i the deaths dropped from 1262 to 993 in the first year the anti-toxin was used, and have since sunk to 274. If administered to the patient on the first day of the disease, an'i toxic would practically put an end to mor tality from diphtheria. An antitoxin is said to have reduced the mortality from tetanus in qises treated by ono half. An anti toxin antidotal to venomous serpent-bite 3 has been tried on six persons bitten by the cobra, who have all recovered. The anti cholera injection, repeated in a second and stronger dose, is believed to impart immunity from cholera infection. HaSkine'a anti plague inoculation acts as an efficient preventive. A similar preventive has been devised against typhoid fever. The writer concludes that the employ ment of bacterial derivatives is now established as an essential factor in the treatment of disease,

Local and Genera!.

%* On the first page to-day will b« found Cable News, and local items. The Timaru Seat.-The Timaru nomi nations are Messrs W. Hall-Jones (G), James Stephen Keith (independent liberal), and Joseph Mahoney (independent labour) —Press Association telegram. Bason Fos Soctij Africa —A telegram from Welling'oa says s—The war is benefiting bacon manufacturers. Large quantities of bacon are coming to hand from the west coast for export to South Africa. The Opium Vicbi.—lt was asserted at a political meeting in Wellington on Monday night that three Chinese dealers each imported on an average £400 worthof opium into Wellington weekly. Napier Mayoralty —There was great excitemeut over the first contested mayoral election at Napier, and a heavy poll. Mr Swan was re-elected for the fifteenth year in succession by a majority of 214, he polling 1034, and Mr Tanner 820. —Press Association telegram. BisgraoejjUL Assault.—A report reached this offioe last evening that a well-known | farmer went into a district school on the previous Monday and violently assaulted the teacher for punishing his boy. The teacher, who is physically no match for his assailant, is said to be severely injured. No doubt police proceedings will follow. The Rakaia Disaster—The Christenurch Supreme Court was occupied all day on Tuesday with the hearing of the cssa of Abernethy y. the Queen, in which the peti tioner, David Abernethy, claimed from the Crown £5000 damages for injuries sustained in the Rakaia railway accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff £2000. The Prohibitionists at Hastings —At Hastings yesterday the prohibitionists nomi nated a Christchurch man to oppose Captain Russell. Ib was not a serious political nomination, bub was intended to got over the clause of the Act which requires half the electors to vote to make a licensing poll effective in the event of an unconteeted election, Ab the last moment, however, the nomination was withdrawn.—Press Associa tion telegram. Chinese Missions — Ladies more es pecially, but all interested in Chinese mission work, should attend the meeting in the Presbyterian Church this evening, when Miss Voak, who has been engaged for ten years in missionary work in China, will tell j her interesting story. She will appear in the native costume of the country, and will show samples of Chinese needlework and a collection of ourioi. ,

Receiving B x Closed—Tinwalrlresidents vv U probably regret to learn that ihe Post ( ffico authorities have decided to close the V' eeiving box on the corner of Cartel'd Ter race, in consequence of come persona having boon in the habit of tampering with it. Freight foe tub Transvaal.—There is consicl*fable demand for freights for the Transvaal at.i reßen'. No fewer then three e»il n;z vessels, besides the aU'-nmnr Spithead, are to* on the berth at various South Island ports to load grain and produce for the (Jape. Ariel Bicycle Club.—A meeting of the committee of thd Ariel Bicycle Club was ht;!d. on Monday evening. The secretary n ported that Mr A A. Orr had acjcep'.ei the position as oaptaio, and that Mr H. A. Flower had given a trnphy aB prize for the decorated bieye'e competition, and a hear y vo*e of thanks was passed to him for his donation. Inquiries for programmes had been received from various paces, and record entries for the meeting on B xing Day can be looked forward to. It was decided to hold a smoke concert on the evening of the sports, and a sub committe was appointed to make arrangements. After the election of six new members the meeting adjourned. The Message of Peace is always appre ciated and respected by all true men, for many of us hope the time is not far distant when it may be universally adopted by all nations. When this oomee fco paBS, happi ness and prosperity will be the rule and not the exception. In the meantime, Holloway's Pills and Ointment have largely helped to make foreign nations understand that Englishmen delight in alleviating pain and 1 suffering. These wonderful remedies have been blease 1 in many lands for the relief i they have afforded and the cures effected, | They are specially adapted for all complaints affecting the liver, stomach and kidney*, and at this season no family should be without a supply. Cathouo Literary Society —The usual weekly meeting of the Aahhurton Catholic Literary Society w*s held in the Catholic Schoolroom on vVedneeday evening. There was a large attendance, and the president (Mr L. Hanrahac) occupied the chair. Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and other minor business transacted. One gentleman wan elected for membership. The programme for the even ing took the form of a deb vie, the subject for dincusßion being Prohibition v Moderation. Mr M. J. Burgess led off the deb*te for 'h' prohibitionists, and delivered a lengthy speech to the members, pointing out in a clear and explicit manner the various advantages to be gained through prohibition and also pointing out the evils nf drink. Mr R J. Henry followed Mr Burgeeß, and delivered a stirring appeal to members to beware of the resu'ts of prohibition, and also dealt) a l, considerable length on the revenue question Several members con tributed speeches in favour of the respective sides, and on a vote being taken the prohibitioniata gained the verdict by a majority of one vote. The meeting was brought to a close in the usual m*nner.

ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION.

The sixth subscription concert by the Aehburtoa Musical Union was given in the Oddfellows' Hall last) evening. The whole of the hail was utilised on this occasion, and nearly every seat w&b occupied. Tho pro gramme wai a well-selects 1 one, and nob unduly long, a total of fourteen members com prising both parts. There were two pieces by the orchestra, which supplied openings for eich part, and two instrumental aolos—an admirably played violin solo by Mr McClurg, and a euphonium solo by Mr Marsden. Mr Marsden'a ability in manipulating the euphonium and Irtnbone ia well known in Ashburton, and his appearance as a soloist on the eupinnium is always welcome) List night he showed what can be done with thiß to the uninitiated, apparently unwieldy, instrument. He made ib breathe in the Bofteßfc whisper, he made its notes rise and fall—now in tho most gentle piano,, gradually swelling to the loudest^ tissimo He showod what could be done with it in florid passages, as well as how it can be utilised fr>r tender cider Jsv or fast ftarid strains that would fit a Soo:oh or Irish reel, and alto gether hia number was an exposition of big braes work that w*9 a lesson ia itself, and for which he reoeived au enthusiastic recall. The voc» uts were mostly old favorites—Mra Dee, whose " Autumn tide" was given with violin obbligito by Mr MeOlurg ; Mrs H. Steel, whose sacri d ballad "Suvdby a child," was »3 usual highly appreciated ; Mi s Steel, who sang feelingly "At my window" ; Miss Fooks, who gave 1 Life's lullaby "accepiably, aud Bhowed her self possessed of a voice very good indeed in the middle registers Miss Clark, a new soloist, whose number "Island of dream*," in spite of a pa-pible nervousness at the beginning, was giveu with considerable taste, ani with a sweetness that a good voice enhanced; and Miss Huberts, to whose charmingly sung " Call me bick " Mr Snod grass contributed an honestly played flute obbligato; Bub the list di 1 not close here. Mr Schwarlss, who has become a great favorite with Ashburton audiences of every olass, was reoeived with tumultuous applause on his first appear ance, his song being "The yeoman's wed ding," the accompaniment to which was played by the full orchestra. In response to a well deserved encore he gave " As the sun went down " ; and in the second part, also with the orchestra, he gave, with all the necessary spirit, '• Soldiers of the Queen," which he had to repeat. Two part songs- Gaul's " Silent land" and Maofarren'a •• Three fishers "—were the numbers given by the Union. Just before the last number Mr Snodgrasa, in a shorb speech, gave a brief history of the Union, and "announced that the " Messiah " would be given as an extra concert on December 20, at which the Society would have fcha assistance of Mrs Burn and Messrs Puschell and Millar, from Chriatchurch, and Mrs Johnston, Ashburton, in the solo work. The concert closed as usual with the National Anthem.

MR PIRANI'S CANDIDATURE.

Rowdy Meeting* at Napier.

United Press Association—By Ebobrio Telegraph Napier, Nov. 29. The mosfe rowdy meeting ever held in Napier occurred to-night, when Mr Pirani endeavored to address a meeting on political matters. He had a most hosti c reception, a large compact body at the back of the hall evidently being determined he should not get a hearing. There was a pandemonium of uoiee, punctuated with rotten eggs thrown at the speaker. Sergeant Mitchell waa present, and the chair appealed to him to keep order, but he refused to interfere, saying he could only arrest anyone pointed out by the chair. Mr Logan, solicitor, called for volunteers, and a number of prominent citizens responded and went to the back to restore order, but unavailingly. Mr Pirani caught sight of one prominent) barracker in the front row, and jumping from the"platform eeizsd him and ejected him from the theatre. Again the chair appealed to the police, but with the same answer. Mr Logan then gave the names of two men, who wore put out. After nearly two hours' vain attempt) to get a hearing Mr Pirani succeeded in wearying oub the rowdy element, and at eleven o'clook is getting in his speech with comparatively little interruption;

EIFFELTON SCHOOL.

Tb« following i-> the examination report of the inspector oa Effelton school, examined November 2 :~

PASS SUBJECTS. JLJLi- 1 * l 12 Std. 7- _ _ — _ y m 6 3 3 — 03 1310 5 4 a._o 4 13 7 4 3 3-0 3 13 7 3.1 1 1 0 0 11 4 2 3 3— — 393 1 5 5-0 579 P. 9 9 — — — over . _ s yrf Total 28 28 I — 1 18 1

class subjects. Marks (0 — . ™_ ._ to 100) Grammar ... ... 60 History 60 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 75 Object Lessons ... ... ... 50 Mental Arithmetic 40

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—For the most part fair. Brill and Exercise—A promising begin* ing has been made in physical drill -■ Singing—Nofe taught Needlework—Not taught in abaenoa of mistress. Comprehension of reading lessona—Good

STAFF, Mr Percy Revolt, since February (in the absence of- Miss McGallao, mistress,) GENERA., HEM IRKS. . Owing to the long continued illness of the I mistress the school has been for the greater I part of the year in the hands ofa temporary teacher. Mr Revell, who bu filled the position of master Bince the beginning of February, has discharged his duties admir ably. An excellent spirit) of work is main tained in the school, and a remarkably good attendance has been secured. In examina* tion the pupils acquit themselves with much distinction. Not only dc they obtain promo tion by a very good performance in *' pass " subjects, bub in "class" subjects ac well, notably in grammar and history, they present a substantial amount of valuable work. L. B. Wood, Inspector.

Parliamentary Elections.

Now's the time, my hearties J One man one vote! Three cheers for the coining members ! But who are they going to be, anyhow? In New Zealand we can hardly speak of Conservatives and Liberals. No, no. It's only the «• Ins" (capital 1) and the "Outs," The Outs wanb to get in, and the " Ins " to have yeb another ' Innings.' At the present time every man with a vote is a gentleman—in six months he'll only be a • fellow, 1 or at mosb a ' man ' j to-day he is an object of respect worthy of a condescending nod, even if dressed in grimy overalls, or with his elbows seeking for fresh air through the decadent garment he wears ; and, strange to say, every man Jack of * candidate asserts, with all the sincerity *of • Baint>, that it is not for the unconsidered I trifle of a salary that he is standing ! Oh, I dear, no ! Why, Mr and Mr , M.H.R.'s tell us it's ati best a poor game—the paltry honorarium won't pay out twenty shillings in the pound on housekeeping expenses; and yot, and yet, they are all falling over each other in the attempt to get another turn at this unprofitable game ! Oh} the cnssedness of human nature. What a blessed colony, to have so many of her citizens ready to sacrifice their interests for the country's good—the delight in being humbugged. And we get a full dose of it at eiecMsn time, and no mistake | Why doesn't some candidate, just for * change, speak, up the facts : «Gentlemen, I want) the salary j at the same time, I'll give you good vah'e for the money, and do as well for the country as any man who is soliciting your vote.' Something like this would be new. Now, that's exactly the position with tho Hond»i ---i Lanka Tea Company. W« want to make i money (and we're doing it fas'), b^, as oar Rudyard says, ' that's another sf ory,* and so we sell tea. But such tea J No sham or trash; no make • believe, like so many | election Bpecobes ; but real prime, lasoioua, rich flavoured, and syrupy stuff, that braces you up, like the news of a British victory in the Transvaal S Ceylon produces many teas, but the Hoodai Lanka ie unsurpassed. Ib is right up to date, and McKecz'e's monthly sales prove its increasing popularity. If you h»»« not tried it, do so at once. It's a straight out tea 5 no blending or adulteration, but jast as pure as oan be produced. " Packed and sealed in Ceylon." 1 It's drunk by high and low,' Ins and Outs, and however people differ on politics all who have used it testify that McKenzie's Hondai-Lanka ia the best tea, as cold in original packets, 5 and 101b Xmas boxes, by Shearman Bbos., Ashburton. Then drink Hondai L&nka tea, invigorate your system, stimulate your brains, and you will be able to discriminate as to the best man to tend to Parliament to represent yoi there:— Advt,

WESTERFIELD.

From G«r Own Oorre»poncl«nl

yowiios.

Politics are now the order of the day, sad as it) is the rate for the electors of every dis trict to publish in the columns of your friendly paper more or lets about the visit* of the candidates who solicit their support at the coming elections, WeaterSeld must-not be left out in the cold. Certainly, yoar correspondent) ought to hare sent this reporo in earlier ; but, as Scobie MacKeusre would Bay, "that's neither here nor there." The elections are a good way off yeb, and when they do arrive a good many supposed firsts will be last, and lasts first. We have been visited by two of the candidates now in the field—Messrs Harper and MeLachlan. The former held his meeting at Lsgmbor, and was enthusiastically received by a large and appreciative audience. I may here state that Lagmhor, on aoconnt of the popularity of its owner, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq , has become a favourite place of meeting for all the neighbours round about, irrespective of whether the meeting is conducted on sacred or secular lines. At Mr Harper's meeting Mr T. Mawson, who was voted to the chair, found that his first duty—that of introduc ing the candidate to the meeting—might well have been dispensed with, at Sir Harper has been so -long and so favourably known to the electors of the district that introductions between the ladies and gentle* men present and himself amounted only to an empty form. The candidate's address, was on the same Hoes as the address given by him at Ashburton some time ago, and therefore need not be particularised here, further them to say that the policy enunciated by Mr Harper at Ashburton is believed in by a considerable majority of the electors of this district. Miss Roberts asked the candidate if he would be in favor of Bible reading in schools. Mr Sutherland (not our well-known farming friend) asked if the candidate would be in favor of an Absolute Majority Bill. Mr Byrne asked if the oaudidate would be in favor of Govern ment inspection of Catholio schools. Other questions were asked in addition to th,e above, but it ia not eajy remembering the answers elicited by the questions, However, the answers seemed to have given satisfaction. to the meeting generally, and to the pro pounders of the questions; A vote of thanks to the candidate for his able and instructive address, moved by Mr McDonald, and seconded by Mr Byrne, was carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks to the chair man terminated the meeting, Mr John MeLachlan met a fair number of the eleofcors of the district at the Weiterfield schoolroom. Mr T. Mawson, ohairman of the School Committee, was voted to the chair, and introduced the candidate, who was favorably received, and spoke at eon* siderable length on the various topics which are now engaging the attention of thi electors of the colouy. He gave a hnmorons aoQouat of the troubles of young drttt'

TSE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, NOTJEMBIiE 30, 1899,



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! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2e, 2a 4d per^lb slb Box .- 88 9d, 9a 7d, 11s 101b Box .- .- .- 16" M. 18b 4d, Bit 8d KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, |18a 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d ; 51b, 9a 7d —PROVISIONS - FACTORY'BUTTER— Fern Leaf and Sutton's always in stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb HAf-nN AND HAMS — "Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. Mc^allum." Mild BACOH ASiU ttAJn» ured Hamß> Sides and Rollß> 7 | d .



GORE OATMITJkL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d Van Hoatcn's Cocoi, Jib, lid ; Jib, Is 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, *lb, B^d ; lib, 1b 4Jd Real Good Candles, 4jd per lb ; 8a U PanSne Candles, plain and fluted, 6£d per lb; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Ltfthts Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7 lbs for Is Pearl, 6lbe for Is ?ago s 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, Lsmon, Orange and Ult ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b ttaß, 3*6(1 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 43 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 143 61 per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2s bd per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, Hi Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mazina per dozan 5s 6d Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9A per bottle Golden Syrup, Sib 6(3, 41b Is, 561b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 4lb Is, 71b Is 9d Fi!*st fUtsins 6*dperlb Jlnast Sultanas 7|'i  »i finest Currants ... ••• Jj " » per aw® 4*l „ it Stewing Fi 5 s .« - ?$* » » French Plc.tos (choice) ... 1" .» »• Stewing Plains ... ••• • "JJ » » Finest Mascatels « ;a „ „ CaliCornian Muscatels ... ".. « Pates, extra One, 31b boxes, la 9d per Almonds, Jordan 2 3 4dperlb Almondo, Valencia ... Is bd „ „ Alreonds, Sicily Is ™ » » Barct'maKuta °J » " Shell Almoiida ... ••• ™* »» a '! Day and Martin's P^ste Blacking, 4^d Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Fcenc? Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9dper Nlxey's BUoklead, Id aize, M pet doz James'"Dome Blackkad,.6d per doa i



Carra>ray Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole Is  „ Pimento, ground... ... Is 2d „ „ Mixed Spice ... ... l£d per packet PlOKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Black well's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Carry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum ... ... ./< 6d „ „ Saltpetre ... ... .., 6d „,, Tartaric Acid IslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d   MATOHES-Plaida, 4^d per do*, 4s per gross 250 s Is 6d per dozen 1000' asd per box, 4s lOd pe* dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 per dosen Yarmonth Bloaters,. 9 for Is Maoonochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings in Shrimp, 10d per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett ... , 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ... 8d  „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large , 8d „ „ Sardines, small 4d , $ „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2i 4d per bottle Salad, i pint sd, 1 pint lOd Castor, £ pine sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b la lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse and Blaekwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOi. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bofctle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd} Har« per's, 8d per tin tfellins'iFood, Is;Bdper tin



F'jmk rurtfc. ! THE LEADING UP TO DATE Wntolunaker, & Jeweller JUST ARPIVI-D FROM HOME NEW "GOODS CHRISTMAS SEA SOU. [HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock in East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most upto date atylea IK Elottioirain. Wa<ohe*< also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH in the district for STERLING WuRTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT usbinofNEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladieß' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KKEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed beet value in town in all eizaa and shapes. ' I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZK without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Altered wbilo you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable.



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J. WILSON, (Established 1878), i BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Employs upwards of 18 hands, DECORATOR & SIGN-WRITER. I WISH to notify that I have secured the services of Mr Chas Chapman, as Sign writer, who, in addition to hia homa training has had a large amount of experi ! ence in our cities, LARGE STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. I have j ;st received—direct from the manufacturers —a few thousand feet of Picture Frame Mouldings. Persons deßirous of haviDg Pictures framed would do well to call and see them- Telephone 65



ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. T HEREBY Give Notice that WILLIAM STEPHEN MASLItf, of Geraldine, Farmer and Land Broker. JOHN MoLACHLAN, of Doyleston, Farmer. JOHN MoKEAGUE, of Trovorton, Aah burtou, newspaper manager. CHARLES JOHN HARP.3, Upper Hacklhorne, .Sheep Farmer. Have beeu Duly Nominated as Candidates at the Election for the K'.eot-oral District of Ashburton. T. W. TA^ LF.R, Returning Officer. Aflhburton, November 27, 1899 Jl 202 V £$&&$ E NOTICE OF POLLING DAY.



In puremnca of " The Electoral Act, 1893," T THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLRR.Ro ■ . turniag Officer for th*) Electoral District of Aehburton, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a Writ) bearing date the 22nd day of NOVEMBER, 1899, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE Qualified Person to serve ac Member for the said District, and that the latest day for receiv ing Nominations of Candidates will be the 29th day of NOVEMBER, 1899, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and that the Pol!, if necessary, will be taken ab the several Polling-places of the said district on the 6th day of DECEMBER, 1899, befcween the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 pm. Every Man desirous of becoming a Candidate mutt) be nominated by not lesß than TWO Electors of the District, by a Nomination Paper as prescribed by Section j Seventy-Five of •' The Electoral Act, 1893," j delivered to the Returning Officer not later than 5 p»«, oo the 29ih day of NOVEM BER, 1899, The following ara the Polling Places for he Electoral District of Aehburton;— The Courthouse, Aahburton (principal) ' Theßorough Council Chambers, ABhburfcon The Sdioolhouae, Hampateai | The Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Bea&eld The Schoolhouae, Dromore The Schoolhouse, Tinw*ld The Schoelheaae, Flemington The Schoolhouse, Longbeach The Sohoolhouse, Eiffeltoa The Schooihouse, Lowcliffe ohe Schoolhouee, Ealing The Sohoolhouße, Hinds The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Rangitata Poad Board Office, Lisniore The Schoolhouse, Mayfield The Schoolhouse, Ruapuna The Schoolhouse, Westerfield The Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Town Hall, Staveley The Schoolhouse, Alford Foreab The Sohcolhouse, Greenetreet j



Also, that in accordance with tti,a pro° vieions of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act Amendment Act, 1895, the LICENS ING POLL of the electors of the aforesaid district will be taken aimultaneoualy with the electoral poll above mentioned for the purpose of determining <.—* 1. Whether the Number of LUsenijes existing ia the District Continue. 2. Whether the Number of Licenses exist ing in the District be Reduced. 3. Whether that No Licenses be Granted in the District. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, i Returning Officer Aahburbon, 22nd November, 1899. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at j 10 o'clock in the forenoon on FRI DAY, the lsb day of DECEMBER, 1899, I shall publicly consider all NOMINATIONS AS TO SCRUTINEERS FOR THE LICENSING POLL, lodged under " The Licensing Poll Begulation Act, 1899," and I fihall then hear all objections thereto. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, I Returning Officer. ABhburton, Nov. 23rd, 1899. IX 160 j Ssooke New Venus



FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials in Novelty Colorings. See ours fi st.—Mitchell & Turner THE New Zealand 3LOTHIHC FACTORY TS now Showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAMIS HATS, £N THE LATEST SHAPES AND [STALES. ALSO STRAW HATS liN HRBAT VARIETY See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar JStw Suitings fur Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See oar Boys' Norfolk Suits. See ou oys 1 Washing Blouses. See our New Ties, etc., etc.



SUITS TO MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NKW ZKALAWU CLOTHING FACTOiiY. V. H. BBOKINGSALB, Managpr. R. T. CLARK,



GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbed Street, Next to McConneil and Coinpton's Stableß



Simples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment Home. Boxes anppliedi Call for circular Farmora' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses Ist, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AOENT FOR- Howden and Montorlef 8 Famous Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator—-Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Garden Manama supplied from five tons down to -§-cwt bags Knowle'fi Reliable Insecticides for destroy , ing Scale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Trees and ' Flowers $ grow Fruit, nob diseased stumps ; death to the green and L>l&q{j aphis now attackiug Roses; information given ft &I| insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greateif) a.ucoesaes of modern dairy appliances Fresjar^atis, for preserving Butter; greatly used now in all factories in Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators —Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W if cC,artby's Fishing Tackle and Guns Kemp's Patent Sheep liquid— The Australasian says this branding fluid i« the beet we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agenjb for the Raleigh and Holms Bicycles. The Falbigh is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines; the best is always the cheapest in the end. The price is—Speoials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £26, Light Roadsters £22 10s; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Holijs (now alf tho rags in the North Island) is made by J. Hoflis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle ManiU faoturers—(Hollis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can recommend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior"artiule. The price ia exactly the same as the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine ; a J2 months guarantee given. I offer you &b follows: Potatoes (table) Is 9d per sack 5 Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10s per ton, whole Oats 6s per sack, Crushed Oats 6s per sack, Chiok Wheat 5s per sack. Factory Cheese 6d per Ib, Baoon (whole) 7d, Californian Onions 13s per case of lOOlbs net; Butter CaHea, for export, 2a each; all delivered free, Sacks to be re turned, W 26 IMPORTANT to Caßh Buyers of Drapery, X Clothing, Boots, &c< Early Summer Clearan.ee Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Gash iispount ab the rats of one shilling in ths pound to syery Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inapeot}.of» ip vited.—H 0 Barrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall, East Street. 11 206 Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never iftile-vJs 64 and 2a 6d



Hie was an expressive face, a face of the vegetable marrow type; a mouth, well, it might have been cut with a hay spade, and such & voice something' between a leaky cistern and a fog horn ; but he had sense and eighteenpence. He saya to the chemist now : "Have you got a bottle of Woods' Great! Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds Nothing else will do foe me. Jt beato hospitals," Kbating's Powdkb destroys bug , fleas moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. Iv exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is " Keating's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6<t each, by all chemists, AKS! AXE! We don't want to fighb, but meanwhile ask for M'Kena'e'a Hondai-J^nka lea, packed is Qeylon.