Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.

The practice of sitting al! nipht has b»,eu rosi'tued m the New Zealand House of Kapre- ALL NIGHT sentativea. We are SITTINGS AGAIN, at n, )qsb to under stand how the elec tors can tolerate this everlasting, mid night, lightning legisla ion ! which must m the nature of things result cither m crudp, ill-considered and unworkable lawn, or m handing over the functions of Parliament to the Ministry of the day. We trust the electors will express their dissent from the practice referred m no uncertain way during the comin:* electoral campaign. In fact we should like to see every constituency extracting a pledge from those seeking their suffrages that they will do their best to put a stop to the House sitting after midnight, except m the face of some importint emer gency, when expediency might justify a departure from ordinary rules We are averse to the principle of exactiug pledges from representatives of the people, bat this is a case m which urgent measures are justifiable and nece&sary, m order to do away with a preposterous, senaeksa and injurious custom.

Local and General.

* # * Osr the first page to-day will be found cable news and an article on " Boer methods," also Mr F. 8. Malcolm's new advertisement, with others. Rev L. M. IsiTT-tEhe Rev. L. M. Isitt hai decided not to stand for Parliament. Measles —It is estimated that last year 7000 children m New Zealand were attacked with measles. Tbawling.-—A second trawling expsri ment from Lyttelton was made yesterday by the B.a. John Anderson with encouraging multe.

Football. —The football match Auckland v Canterbury was played nb Christohurch on Thursday, and resulted m a draw, each side Bcoring three points. Mr Norman Orr again played well for the home team. The Rivkrs —The nor'-wester has slightly affected the Ashburton river and this mora ing the water was turbid and rising. The Rakaia, however, was unaffected, and the water exceptionally clear. The Tbansvaal t— A Wellington telegram states that the resignation of Lieut. Arthur Wellealey, of the 4th Battalion of the Lin coln Regiment, as extra aide-de-camp to the Governor, is gozetted. A Good Skin. —A record was reached yesterday m 'the price of sheepskins (says the Press). A merino skin, whioh weighed 23!b8, put up at auction by Mesari Pyne and Co,, brought the big price of 9s 4d. A Big Buttbr Deal. —Tha Otago Daily limes states that the Peninsula and Taien Dairy Company has sold its output of butter for the season to an English firm at 104 d fob. Awkward. —Under our alectoral Uw (sayß the Manawatu Standard), the Hon. J. McKenzie'a name may be struck off the roll before he returnß to the colony, and he may thus be rondered ineligible for a seat m the Legislature. Big Div.—A sensational dividend was paid at Timaru yesterday, when Valentine succeeded m the Maiden Plate. The divi deed, £53 6s, is the largest paid on the Timaru course since Liberator won one of hie h'r9t races. Post Office Savings Bank — Untilfurther notice the eavinga bank branch of the Ash burton Post Office will re-open on Saturdays from 7 till 8 p.m* This will enable many persona to whom the present hours are iuconvenient to become depositors. Ths Irrepressibles.—At a public meet ing held m Auckland last mouth, the Rev. Frank I itt Baid he waa able to declare that the moßt sanguine Prohibition workers had never dreamed m 1896 that there could be such an immense advance as had been felt during the present year. A Ye by Good Idea—The Press says that to vary the sameness attaching to their ordinary meetings, the members of the Christchurch Garrison Library have adopted the idea of organising a " little supper." Two features common to such functions are to be omitted from the programme. Oae is that of set speeches, and the other the sing ing of " For he's a jolly good fellow." Reporter Fll —Mr G. H. Ell has failed thia year to get nominated for the Christ church City Council. He wanted to oppose Mr J. T, Smith, but the Town Clerk, acting for Mr Thomson, as Returning Officer, de clared the nomination informal, Mr Eli'a claim being only residential for & room m Inglis's Buildings. Ha held that under the Act only ratepayers are eligible for Council lors* Tun Railway.—Work is progressing on the line alterations at the railway station. Th« change m tha lie of the road, which will giye the trains a straight) run out of and \ into the etatjon both north and south, will I soon be accomplished, and the preliminary work for the extension of the platform at the north end of the station has been done* A flag station is m course of erection ab the F&irfield Fretzing Works siding. Dairy Faotobt Managers—Mr Harkness, Chairman of the National Dairy Association, had an interview with the Premier m con nection with th« supposad necessity for dairy factory managers being required to hold certificate of competency to driva fac tory machinery. The Premier gave an assurance that tho dairy industry would not be interfered with m that direction.—P,ress Association telegram

The " Pilgrim's Progress."—lt was evening m one of the oottage homes of our prosperous borough. The masculine head of the household, who is usually pretty smart on his "pins," Bab before a cosy fire medi tatively gazing at a swollen toe, the pain of which had made his day's locomotion less rapid than usual. " It) looks something like a bunion," he reflected aloud. "Ah, said the precocious baby of the family, M You mean John Bunyan, who was put m prison f " Yes," pater responded, " it> does verily retard the pilgrim's progress." Aod then the family had a fit J Poultry Bbsbdino. — A Sydney paper publishes a letter from Messrs C. E. Brooke and Son, Leadenhali Market, London, m whioh it is stated that a shipment of Aus tralian chickens just received, commanded a ready sa'e at 4s each, and were far superior to the European chickens usually offered, The writers were sure that chickens from Australia would readily command on an ! average •• a price that would clear to the breeders over 6s a pair." When it is retnem ber'ed that fcha'aver^ge price In this golony of the class of poultry usually offered for ■ de, and which coat just as much to bread as the first crosses suitable for shipment, it witl readily be understood that judicious poultry breeding will pay.

The Federal Band —A large audience again greeted the Federal Band ab their second concert m the Oddfellows' Hali on Thursday evening. The first part of the programme consisted of miscellaneous items, some by special request, and included such acceptable selections as " Oaprey," •• Death of Nelson," and a march, m which the j drummers of the Band gave aa interesting exhibition. Tho second part wao wholly devoted to the service of song " The storm at sea," a lengthy piece, commemorative of the wreck of the Wairarapa. The musical portion gave tha band ample scope to demonstrate their mastership of the various diffioulb passages and rapid changes of time, also graduating with ease m the pianissimo to double forte strains. The libretto, which was well written, was m good hands. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods* Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 2s 6d Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, is £>d

The West Coaht Mail —Arrangements have now been completed for a one-day mail service to the Weßt Cjasfc, commencing on November 1 The Midland Line—The Midland rail way line wiii be ready for opening up nearly to the Olira Gjrge by about the middla of November i- he Stamp Finb.—At the Duuedin Police Court to day, Archibald J ;Sul!ivs.n was fined £20 and costs for a breach of the Stamp Acu.—Press Association telegram. Quick Loading. —At Timarn the s.b. Adan* did record wo? knowing 36.000 s ck^ ■jf wheat m four dtys and a h.iif. The wheat ia being shipprd for Messrs Friedlander Bros , auJ G. (?. Stead and Co,—Press Asao- ! oiation telegram. The Bobough I oan.—A meeting of the woikiug Committee f.>r 'he promotion of the borough loan will be held m the Borough j Chambers this evening at eight o'cock, at which a fuU meeting of friends of the move ment and willing workers is requested. Fire at Hampstead.—Last night at about nine o'olock the fire bells rang an alarm, the 6re beiDg m a four-roomed cottage m Hamp stead, belonging to and occupied by Mr Robert Webber. There was nobody a* home when the fire was discovered, and it is not known bow it arose, and as the fire had progressed too far by the time the discovery was made nothing was saved from the build ing. The fire brigade were on the spot with commendable promptness, but as H&mpstead h&a not yeb secured a good water supply, or any street supply at all for that matter, the brigade could only look on, with both engines idle, and see the house burned to the ground. The house, which was situated m Oxford Street, was insured with the Liverpool and London and Globe Office for £110, and the furniture for £35 with the same office. Canterbury Philosophical Instfsutb. —At a meeiing of the Canberbury Philoso phieil Institute on Wednesday evening, Mr Purnell read a lengthy paper entitled " The animal mind as a.factor m organic evolution,'' ia which h« endeavoured to ahow that scientist* had hitherto not taken sufficiently into account the influence of the minds of the higher animals upon the bodily develop ment of species, scientists, for the mo«t part, treating the animal as being the blind sport of untoward circumstances, and the evolutions of its body as effected Bolely by | this means. The author attributed the dis persal of animals as being mainly due to the mental vigour of certain animals as compared I with others ; and suggested that the disap pearance of animal races from the world's life history at various geological epochs, could be aoeounted for by the animal's mental power of adapting itself to a changed en vironment becoming exhausted, even al though its physical vigour remained unim paired. Mr Purndl cited numerous exam ples, some being taken from the New Zealand fauna, m support) of his views. After the paper had been read, a discussion upon ib took place, during the course of which Profesßor Dendy and Captain Hutton expressed their dissent from many of the author's views. Eollqwat's Ointment and Pills. — The Good Die Young.—Unlike most popular sayings, thia has very little truth m ib. Experience evpry day proves that some at least of the good are spared to make the world brighter and better, and a more pleasant place to live m, Ia fact, our experience ia that good people, and good things generally, live the longest). For example, consider the thousand* of articles which have been widely advertised and are now forgotten. Why ? Became they were bad. On the other hand, we hare Hollo way's Pills and Ointment, which have proved the faithf v* frfend of poor humanity for fifty years and more. Why i Because 'hoy are good. Of a truth, that which is goud does not die, bub liven for all time.

PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph 9

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 7 The Couucil met at 3 30 RETURN On the motion of the Hon SE Shrimski, it was resolved that a return should be supplied showing the total area of the Rugged Ridges Run m the Waitaki. with the rent paid prior to subdivision, and the total annual rental now payable The Council rose at 3 40 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 7 The House met at 2 30 p m MINJNO The Hon A J Cadman gave notice to introduce a Mining Act Amendment Bill. QUEBTIONS

Replying to questions, Ministers said that they were not prepared to amend the law to enable perpetual leaseholders to convert their leaseholds into freeholds at any period instead of before the expiry of twelve yean from the date of lease. That the appoint ment of a captain, a lieutenant and seven non commissioned ofljoers of the Imperial Ser vice to act as tfrill instructors m the colony was made on the recommendation of the Commander of the Foroes ; the term of ser pice was three years, and the rate of pay for commissioned officers £270 per annum, with house allowance of £50 per annum and aatual travelling expenses while on duty, non-commissioned officers 7s per day and house allowance. That it was the intention of the Government to. bring dovjrn an Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Sill this seeiion. QDhat the (government would go carefully into the question of relieving tenants oi paying their rents six months m advance, provided the necessary improve ments had been pub on their respective holdings. That) if the Loan Bill passed the Government had no hesitation m saying that the North Island Main Trunk Railway would bo finished within two years to its inter section with the E*Bfc Road at K&wakawa The House adjourned at 5 30 pm The House resumed at ?,3Q, * Tho Premier moved the third reading of tha Aid to Public Worka and Land Settle ment Bill. He explained that wioh the million loan proposed to be raised there: would be available £1,800,000 on the basis of last year's expenditure, and it would not be lesa. The amount named would have to be carried over the period ending March, 1901. With regard to some of the lines named m the schedule, he admitted that it was necess ary that greater energy should be shown m their constrnption, notably the North Island Main Trunk Line and the Middle Island East Coast line m the direction of Raikoura. Then with regard to roads to open up back blocks, the Government intended to take a new departure, m that it was intended to carry out these works m the summer. The various objections raised against the Bill were answered m detail. He contended that it was not necessary that details should be shown In the schedule, and he quoted from the records showing that m cases where loans had been authorised under previous Administrations the Pnblio Works State ment and Estimates had not been authorised. Why, therefore, should he be asked to do what no othar Treasurer had been asked to do? With regard to the obj&otioa that had been raised that some of the lines of railways had not been autho* j rised, he pointed out that ia passing the j schedule it) merely gained the force of a resolution of the House, and Railway Autho risation and Appropriation Hills would later on have to be passed to enable the works to be undertaken. Mr McGuire eaid he had no doubt that the Bill would pass, but he condemned the scandalous way m which he said the Govern ment had squandered money, while they had i originally neglected roads to the back blocks Mr Morrison said that he thought that the Premier, m introducing the million loan for public works, was simply playing with railway construction. The Premier should have risen to the occasion, and asked for a five-million loan for the purpose of complet ing the main lines and other very necessary row and partly constructed railways Mr Duthie explained his attitude towards the Bill. He was not disposed to vote against it, but he condemned as improper the way m which it had been brought for . ward, Many of the lines were aot required,

and instead of proceeding with them some f ' of those already under construction Bhould have been completed. The faot wai thai the whole schedule was designed not m tbe interest of the country bub as ftn electioneer ing dodge Mr Millar said that, knowing that the Treasurer had £800,000 apart from the loan for public works, he voted against the second reading of the B.li because he did not approve of the tinkering policy contained therein. < Instead of introducing a number of n«w and trivial lines, thoae partly constructed should first be finished Mr M-lls objected to tbe Bill b^ing characterised as an electioneering dodge Personally, he did not think thac railway construction was going ou fast enough, an'! he uigei a more vig >roua polity m that direofcion The Hon. W. Rolleston characterised the Bill as a moßt glaring pervertiou of Parlia mentary practice and a gross wrong to the country. He opposed the Bill, on the ground that the Public Works Statement and Estimates should have oreceded it. The season why the Public Works Statement was not yefc before the House was that the Premier had been too busy going about the country electioneering. Mr Pirani referred to the condition of settlers m the back blocks, characterising it as due to scandalous neglect on the parb of the Government. No reasonable attempt had been made to grapple with this subject m an effective manner, m spite of the tact that if the settlers did not carry out the conditions under which they took up the land they were liable to have their sections forfeited. He urged that care should be taken that money voted for a, particular work should be spent upon that wort. Mr Taylor aaid that he would oppose the third reading of the Bill, on the ground that) the Treasurer had £800,000 at his disposal, without resorting to further borrowing. He made that statement, notwithstanding the faob that the schedule contained two lines m which Canterbury was specially interested. He condemned the manner m which ib was proposed to expend the proposed loan, also the lax system m which the co-operative works had buen carried out. The Hon W HalUJones denied the state ments made by Mr Taylor about co-operative works, »nd deprecated statement* being made that could not be proved Messrs Meredith, Flatman, Massey and Brown continued the debate The Hon W J Steward did not think that ib was sound economical policy to delay the construction of the main lines of railway to an apparently indefinite period Mr Monk said that he saw no prospect of the Government carrying on the railways set forth m the schedule Mr Field continued the debate, contending that had the schedule contained provision for the two principal lines only the Bill would not have passed. He supported the Rimutaka deviation as of paramount import ance, but regretted that no provision had been made for the purchase of fche Manawatu line Mr Duncan said that the Bill was only an electioneering dodge, but so long as Govern ment was doing what was right and fair they would carry the eleotions, Mr T Thompson considered thab party politics should not have been introduced into the consideration of the Bill• He defended the proposed expenditure on the Kawak&wa line, contending that it would prove one of the best paying m the colony Mr J W Thomson also spoke m approval generally of the lines of railway m the schedule The Premier replied, contending that there had been a careful and judicious selection of the lines that should be proceeded with. In regard to the charge that delay had taken j place fn bringing down the Estimates, he ! blamed the Opposition for obstruction The question thab the Bill be read a third time was put and carried g |The House rose at 3 30

THE TRANSVAAL.

The British Ultimatum. The President Wavering. Reply from the Transvaal Govern? ment A Warning from the Afrikander Leader. Ilofmeyr's Warning to Kmger. Mo Help from the Cape. 1 United Press Asßociation~By Electric } Telegraph—Copyright. London, September 7 j The reply of the Transvaal is prolix and impertinent, confirming yesterday's version. It admits that Great Britain under the Convention of International Law is entitled to protect British subjpcts, and agrees to a Commission of delegates to test the genuineness of the proposals. It waits details of the Conference, and whether the enquiry would have the scope of arbitration,' algo whether the Free State joins. It is expected that Great Britain will to-morrow fix the date for the accept, ance or rejection of Sir A. Milner's

minimum. The latest indications) are that President Kruger ia wavering. Lord Wolseley and Sir Evelyn "VFood were to-day closeted for some hours at the War Office. Capetown, Sept 7 General Forestier-Walktr, the new Oommandaot, has arrived, and received an oration. Mr Hofmeyr telegraphed warning President Kruger not to expect help from the Oape. An Afrikander paper advises Mr to yield the franchise, govern liberally, and avoid the suzerainty question. Newspapers at the Cape urge that the placing of an array corps on the frontier will alone end the exasperating delays. The public anxiety has not abated., and it is feared the crisis tends to war.' A command of Utrecht burgher? ii patrolling the Buffalo river, formiD^ the northern portion of Natal. The authorities at Pretoria admit that a Prench consignment of cannon is expected. Amsterdam, September 7 Queen Wilhelmina has appealed to Queen Victoria m favour of peace with the Transvaal.

The Rifle Brigade Told Off for Active Service.

Boer Whine to America.

Tlie Suzerainty Question.

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 8, 9 40 a.m, Gwardiak Office 10 27 am) Londok, Sept 7 Two battalions of the Rifle Brigade have been ordered to hold themselves m readiness for the Cape Pretoria, September 7 The Transvaal Government has cabled to the JXeio York World that British agitators are attempting the destruction of the Republic and the capture of the Transvaal mines Oaeetown, September | j The Ministerial organs at Qapetown repudiate any sympathy with the deninnd for abandonment of Great Britain's suzerainty m the Transvaal

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Foreign Witnesses Invited

Appeals to the Kaiser and King of Italy. Evidence of the Generals | United Prose Association—By Electric | Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Sep'emler 6 M. Labori has telegraphed to thn King of ita'y and tho Emperor of Germany, begging them to allow their attaches to attend tta trial. Tho keenest expectancy is f«!t with regard to the attitude of the Kaiser, as possibly tending to a deaisive result. Frequent scenes have occurred between Oolonel Jouaust and M. Labori, the latter protesting that be was not allowed to pursue an examin ation which was damaging to the Generals' party. Dv Paty de Clam's evidence was read. It i&tly contradicts that of Fraystaetter relative to the contents of the dossier submitted at the 1814 trial. He declares that it did not include the Panizzardi telegram. September 7 General Zurlinden testified that tha erasures m the petit bleu proved not to be Picquart's. M. Paleologue repeated Schwartz koppen's admission of sending the petit bleu to Ksterhsny. General Billot insinuated that Drey fus waa Esterhaay'gaccomplice. Dreyfus indignantly protested against such an odious charge. (Received Wnkapuaka Sept 8, 9-30 a.n, Gvakdiak Office 10 15 a-mj Oolonel Jouaust refused M. Labori'* application for a commission to examine foreign attaches, though the French, German, and Italian Governments were acquiescent. Joaaust's action is interpreted as a signal that Dreyfus will be acquitted, Bkriin, September 7 The semi official papers comment on the almost insulting reception by the court-martial of ths pronouncedly official statements of Germans, and also refer to the similar treatment accorded to Schneider's statement, adding that Germany is not likely to expose Schwartzkoppen. to possible insult.

THE VOLCANIC COUNTRY

United Press Association—By Elsctrio Telegraph. Taupo, Septemberß Since the Ru&pehu eruption earthquakes have occurred both day and night; At Tokaanu on Tuesday night a heavy chock canned the residents to leave their houses and camp out till daylight;. Blake's Hotel, Tokaanu, had one chimney down and another shifted, and the crockery was smashed. There were no shakes at Taupo, Soon after daylight l**% Monday (says the i Ntw Zealand Heralds Taupo correspondent) Raapehu was noticed m active eruption, sending up an immense volume of eruptive | matter, which subsequently spread out umbrella shape, after rising some thousands of feet. The scene of operations was ap parently at the crater lake, situated about the centre of the mountain, Ngauruhoe commenced steaming actively soon after, increasing m volume and whiteneeß, and going a great distance skywards, forming a peculiar contrast to the massiveneas of tha output of its neighbor. The impreßsivienega of the display was enhanced abouc half-past eight, when Te Mare also started up with a quantity of dark matter, which formed clouds m front of, and gradually obscured, the other mountains, but the white column from Ngauruhoe was discernible until nearly midday. Kuapshu is very erratic m its eruptiveness. It made a grand display on March 11, 1895, and smaller displays about six years previous, and another about three years ago. ' *-

NEW SOUTH WALLS POLITICS

The Censure Vote Carried,

\ United Press Association—By Electrio J Telegraph—Copyright

(Received W*k»puaka Sepl. 8, 8.55 a.m, Guardian Office 10.32 a.m) Stdnbt, September $ In the Legislative Assembly a division was taken early m the morning on an amendment proposing that the Neild matter should be dealt with free of party feeling The amendment was negatived by seventy eight to forty, and another amendment condemning the Government over the Neild trans action was carried by a similar division, Mr Lyne's main motion was carried by seventy-five to forty one. The reiult wa,a a foregone conclusion and there was little excitement m the House. Mr Reid, m moving the adjournment, on being; asked to fix a date for re assembling, replied that it was an interesting eubject, which would engage his attention. Mr Reid, interviewed, claimed that Government had a majority m thp House. The Labor Party, #hjs| decided the issue, have no quarrel with the Government except on the Neild question. Mr Lyne says the Labor Party do not regret their vote. There are still persistent rumors that Mr Reid intends to ask for a dissolution,

THE LATEST.

Some Mid Foreign United Press Assooiation-^By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyrights (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 8, 9*lß a-m Gcardiax Office 954a.m) The itcporttd Strike of Seamen London, September 7 It was recently reported that a strike of seamen and firemen was immi nent m England. It is now btated that the steps taken to bring about ifya_ struggle h.ave proved a^- oom'plete' failure " '

News in Brief.

Members of the A A 0 and A C are re minded that the annual meeting of the Club takes place to-night m the Arcade Chambers at) eight o'clock. Messrs Nicoll Eros advertise a continuance of the sale of cutlery, electroplate waVt>, jewellery, and sundries "m" their rooms £o?morrow. A consignment of linens, calicoes, flannelettes, handkerchiefs, men's under clothing, etc, will also be offered during the afternoon, and those attending will be afforded the opportunity of supplying their wants cheaply, as every lob offered, will bft knocked down promptly to 'the highest . bidder I Mr Andrew Orr has juib opened up a choice lob of millinery and dr«ss goods for spring wear. Ladies should call and inspect. Mr Orr aiso calls special attention to the new Crescent chainless bicycle, m which bevelled gear t^kes the place of the chain. For ladies' cyoles the arrangement i« oertainly « O e»t one.

THE ASHBOKION tHAKDIAN, FBIDaY, SEPTEMBER 8, 18d0



Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2a 6d



Seasonable Lines. Finest Separator Butter, fresh, Is Id Finest Condensed Milk 6d Imperial Plums, per lb, lOd Dates (extra quality), 31b boxes, Is 6d " Siam " Blended Teas, Is 6d, Is lOd, 2s 2d "May Pickings" Ceylon Bude, equal to any 3j Tea, 2i 4d per lb Assorted Jam, m lib Tins, per Eozen 4i 6d Homoepathic Cocoa, 3d packet, Is p«r 111 Pepper (pure), lib Tins, la Biscuits —Hice 6d, Wine 6d, Tea 6d, Zealandia Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed 9d, Dessert Is (reductions for quantity) Water Biscuits, 41b tins, Is 6d Brown and Poison's Com F.our 4d Golden Syrup, 4lb tins, la " Favorite" Washing Extract, 41 per lb Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251 b bags, 2s 6d Best Derwent Potatoes, per sack, 2s 91 We have jußt landed our new stock of



The rise ia the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced Ooßt of the raw material, ah the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. MESSRS Craighbad & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills jast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit, of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighbad and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style sod fit, should convince the most scepfcioal of thaijr sterling values. Smoke New Venu,, i



FOR SALE. QEVERAL Building Sections pt Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 FOR SALE. /COMFORTABLE Oottage and Section \J Peter Street East FOR SALE. aOOD Family House and £ acre; con venient to the railway and ephools. FOR SALS. fTIOWN Sections m very choice positions, JL for private residences J?or full particulars apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE 9 11 /TIO Stand m Aehburtoa and Trays surrounding "Districts, the well • known Trotting Stallion PRINCE IMPERIAL, B/ Hambeltonian Bell Boy—Princess. Terms, 4 guineas ; groomage fee sa» For further particulars apply to .j. McDonnell, 9 26 Ashburton.



A Long Felt Want. FISHMONGER & POULTERER. AT the request of a large number of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, I am opening business m the above line, and hops by civility, cleanliness and fair priues to obtain a share of public patronage. FRESH FISH DAILY. My Carte, with name on, will visit the surrounding districts daily. G. HAMILTON, FISHMONGER * POULTERER Nkxt Fletchke Bros , East Street. 9 70 MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL. MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-Open September 11th, inst. Subjects Taught—English, Music, Draw ing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be At Home from the { Bth inst. 9 57



GAUDEJ^ SKISI>S. "Diamond Jubilee" Peas—6d per packe Ib per lb. "Rev. Dr Stuart" Peas—6d per packet, Is per lb. Early Rose Potatoes, 12! b for Ib. Beauty of Hebron, 121bs for Ib And hundreds of other lines from Id to2s6d per picket. WANTED-Fresh Eggs, ißutter, v{Honey and Beeswax. Top price givem CARSON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROOERS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET,: ASHBURTGN.f /" Yates' Garden Feeds. Agents for I Nelson, Moate & Go's Tea?, fi Melotte Cream Separators J; V." Lovell Diamond" Bicy o i c



Public notice OPENING BAY OF CYCLiG SEASON. YOUE Bicycle Peautiful'.y Framelled and ' I'lateti m time for tha Opening Da), from 20i, at OAT£S, LOWRY & GO'S WORKS, Burnett Street. W. A. Schwartz, Manager. Stud Notices



WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & CHAFFOUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eighb Horse.power Traction Engiue, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornaby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chtiffoutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworfch, m firßt class order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOE PRIVATE SALE. 1T7"B have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED YTTE are CASHJBuyers of v goodjjjlines of MILLING & SHIPPING|WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, if AND RYE GRASPS FRIEDLANDER 8R05.,; Lu>.'



I" AM j Purchaser of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's Shares. 8 111 ALBRRT ROBERTS. MRS HUpFAM having enlarged and re-furnished he? Dining and Refresh ment Rooms, is now m a position to cater (or Public Parties on the shortest notice, &S moderate terms. Meals at all hours. Hot Suppers aad Fried Fish a specialty. Hot Pies, Cakeaj and Pastry made on the premises daily. Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at jdl houra, & trial solicited, g 60



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QUALITY .US A TALE - PSOVHOSV I ;•: OTTHATKARIY _ I outoi every£s. *1 the whole pop n of Men, Women,and Chi.,. 1 )R!NK or BteMHiMt Teas. fh« above statement after ig years' trial •hould convince tot;, the trade and public that N. m. &, Co.s >Jure Tea* cannot b« equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will 0$ convinced ours have no equal for Quality. ' public NancEsT"



l farm Forsiur ]\/T ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have bftea instructed by Mr Wm. Suttoa, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, Bituated at Winchmore, on which ia a^comfor able four-roomed Dwelliag, large store room, and six-stalled Stable.|^The property is divided^into five paddocks, all fenced and well watered, aud moat of the land is under crop. ' For full particulars and terma, apply FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Friedlanaer trros. 1 TTTTE FAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITFD , 900 ACRE FARM AT MhiTHYEN *,T7E have for Private Sale a splendid W Grazing and Cropping Farm, clce i to Methven, oa which there are the follow ing improvements :— Six roomed House, 12 'stall fc-table and Birn. The property is securely fenced and sub-divided into eight. paHdocks, with plenty of water. We invite i applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FJRIBDLANDBR BEOS., Ltd Land and Estate Agent. WE have for Private Sale several first clues DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TROTTING STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ~~FOR PBIVATE~SALB "



Carraway Seeds ... ... 8d per lb Pimeni^o, whole ... ... Is   Pimento, around... ... Is 2d  „ Mix >d Spice .l^d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, 103 per bottle, 9a 6d per dozen Cross and Black well's, Is 3d p^r bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum j, 6d „ „ Saltpetre .., 6d „ „ Tartaric Acid lslOd „  Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 31 per lb Linseed Meal 4d   MVTOHES—PIaids, 4^d per doa, 43 per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000' asd per box, 4a 103 per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 par dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6jd per tin  Herrings In Tomato, 101 par tin  Herrings m Shrimp, 10.1 par tin  Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin  Preserved Bloaters, 103 par tin Auckl*ndMullett 7d per tin Oysters 81 „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large ... ... 81   Sardines, small ... ... 41   iSalmon, Holly leaf ... lOd   Salmon, other Brands ... 83 „  OIL~-Lucca, 2^ 43 per bottle Salad, \ pint 53, 1 pine lOd Castor, £ pint 5 I, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 2lb Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosae and Blaokwell's assorted Pastes, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen£ Potted Meat?, assorted, 63 per tin Bovril, 2 z, Is 103. Leiberg's extract, Is 93 per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, Is 83 per tin .Nestles' Is lid Neave? Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 2|d per lb, 51b for Is Vermicelli, 6d per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, bd par lb, 41 ba for li 103 Pearl Barley, 2£d per lb Ground Rice, 3| i ptr lb Aulsebrook's Cocoh, £ib 4d, lib Is 3d Cadbury'* Cocoa, £ b lOi, Jtlb, Is 83 Star Cocoa, 3s pi-r lb Castle Brand Halt, lewt 5a Rock Sal & cwt,si Table w a lt, 71b*. Bd, 141ba Is 3d Table Salt, 21b j*rs, 81 Kdmon-J's Baking Powder, lid Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Cro9Sre and Blackwell'a Assorted Es sences, 93 per lb, 8a 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 53 per lb, 4s 9d per doa en lltckett's Blue 103 per lb Kmpire Blue 83 „  Kean's Blue lOd   Auliebrooke'n Jelly Powders, assorted, 7-1, 6s 91 per dt z »n Devor'h Jelly Powders, 63, 5s 9 1 per doz Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Is 83 per lb, \\h 10^.1, Jib 6d Col man's Mu-ftard, loose, Is 33 per lb •SFAROH—Colman's and Berger's, 61 per packet  Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb  Glaze Chinese, Is per box  Gh<za Japanese. 6d per lb Symington's CoJfee Essence, la 2d par bottle Turkish Coffee Essence, 10|d pen bottle Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Dried Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, 91 per ib Milkmaid's Milk 7£d. per tin, fs 31 par dozen. Nursery Milk, 5^ per doz^n Coffae, Finest, Is 3d, ls£s », Is 7d  Special, 2s



SHEEP NETTING, (O.S )] .. ,/ .. 3<l per yar.-'. O,K TUBULAR LANTERNS * ls©<l. BOILED LINSEED OIL .. .. .. 1-4L-* «<l perlffgftllon'.drum CASTOR OIL •• 13s Ocl per tin. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37s Oil. VAXES' CELEBRATED GARDEN Sis EDS JUST TO HAND] JOHN ORR & CO.. ;ashbukton,



i MAR A VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2a4d£perlb 51b Box .» 8s 9d, 9s 7d, lla 101 b Box .- .- .„. 16s Bd, 18a 4d, 21s 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s Ad ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; slb, 9a 7d - PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sufcton's always In stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BAOON AND HAMS —•* Lewis'," " Morepork." "D. McOallum." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7^d. GORE OATMEAL—2SIb 8ag,;28'.6d



JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE VUim *-o be the Leading Warn of G-ooers, 'Ironmongers, and Cro'kery Merchants m Ashburtoa. We import all *our Stock from the Hume Markets for Sp >t Cash, and are therefore In the beet position co supply the public with only genuine gondß at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all out goods foU weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all goods at the Railway btation free. Any peraon leaving an order with us can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their goods at tha station m time. No charge for ticket. T?T /~\TTT> Ss P«r Ton — X^ JLiU U Xi """FiiK SACK 133. — SUG^A.IC — «Jdl per ito witki Tea



Van Honten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ; |lb, Is 93 ; lib, 3s 33 Fry's Cocoa, 4lb, B^d ; lib, Is 4|d Real Good Oa'ndles, 4|d per lb ; 8s 6d per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d per lb ; 12s 6d per box S Fairy Night Listhts, Is 23 per box Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is Pearl, 6lbe for Is Sago, 7lbs for la Mixed Peel, L^mon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 63 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 61 per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauc<\ small, 53 ; large, 93 Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Maulna "d per dozen 5a 6d Whiting, / b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 83 per tin, 7a 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Snsjar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 63, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fb^st Raisins 6|dperlb Finest Sultanas 7|i „  Finest Ou^ants &d ** »» v par capa 4^i   Stewing Fi s s , 7H „ „ French Pit us (choice) ... 1« ,-, ,< Stewing Plams « ... 91 «» »» Finest Muscatels ... . 1& „ „ Californian Muscatels ... If  *, Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes. Is 93 per box Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Almond-!, Valencia ... Is 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily Is 41  „ Barc€\?na Nuts 83   Shell Almonds 103 „ „ Day and Martin's Pasta Blacking, 4£d per doa Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Nixey's Blacklead, Id mz% 3d par doz James' Dome Blacklead, 63 per doz M)AP—Pear's, 4 tablets m box, la box Silkstone Soap. lOd per bar, 10a 63 per box Triatpph, 6d psr bar, 7s lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 83 per bar, 8s 6d per box Pear'o Unscsnted Tablets, 6d, 5s 6d per doz Shaving St'cks, 9d each Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz Juvenia Soap, 8d and 103 each Hudson's Extract of Soap, Is 4d per doz, 5a 9d per box Washing Soda, 141 b Is, 8s 63 per cwt Colonial Vinegar, 2s per gallon English "Vmegar, Champi»ng, 2s 63 per gallon Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle <'olonfal Vinegar, 6i per bot le White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, la per box Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 5i9J per doz Monkey Brand Soap, large eiz? 6d, 5s 9d per doz Barilla Ash, McClinton's and Thomp son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box Fuller's Earth, 83 per box Lime Juice and Glycerine, 93 per bottle Glycerine, 6d per bottle Vaseline, 6d per bottle Camphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3s 103 BlSCUlTS—Snowflake, 53 per lb ; 4^3 per lb per tin People's Mix, 4|d per lb Albert Lunch, 3|d per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|dper lb Super Wine, 6d per lb, s£i per lb per tin Zealandia Mixed, 6d p^r lb, s£i per lb per tin PEPPER— Whifc 1 ... Is4lperlb Black ... Is 23 „ „ Whole ... Is2d „ „ GINOBR—WhoIe ... 1< 33 „ „ Ground ... Is4i ,