Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1899. MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE

It is the duty of every man and woman m the colony to bear their share of the responsibilities of citizenship, and now that the municipal franchise has been so far extended as to make it one of almost manhood suffrage, it behooves all upon whom the right of the burgess has been conferred to see that they are m a position to exercise it. It will be the duty of all who are eligible for registration as electors under the new franchise to send to the Town Olerk, before the end of March, appli cations to be placed upon the burgess roll. In future the burgess list will be divided into three parts, namely—part one, ratepayers; part two, freehold; part three, residential list. The rate payers' list ia the ordinary roll of the past, made up of those persons en titled to appear thereon by virtue of the payment of rates. Those entitled to be enrolled under part two, the freehold list, are persons who possess a freehold qualification of land of not less than £25 capital value, situate within the borough, notwithstanding that any other persoa m»y be enrolled or is entitled to be enrolled as a ratepayer m respect of same property. For part three, every person shall be entitled to enrolment who possesses a residential occupancy (i c. a person m occupation as tenant or sub-tenant of any house, paying at least £10 per year, and has held such qualification for the three months last past. Any person pos sessing more than one qualification shall select the one m respect of which he wishes to be enrolled. The lists are to be made up the first fortnight m April next, and claims for enrolment are to be provided for free use at the Town Clerk's office. Two very impor tant provisions of the Act are that no one is to have more than one vote m future, and m the case of husband and wife any qualification possessed by one of them ia deemed to be possessed by each of them. Supplementary lists may be prepared from time to time, but it must not be forgotten that it is the duty of the elector himself or herself to see that his or her name is placed on the roll. Negligence m this matter is inexcusable, and no blame can be laid at the door of the Town Olerk, whose duty and responsibility cease m regard to an application when he has received it, and registered the applicant.

There is no aristocracy m tbe world which comprises m its ranks so many different forms or

ENGLISH FAMILIES WITH FOR EM A CREEDS,

religious belief as that of Great Bri tain. Roman Catho

licism and Presby ter ianisra are,, of course, largely repre sented m the House of Lords, and both Lord Rothschild and Lord Wands worth are Jews. The late Lady Oharlemont, wife of the Irish Viscount of that name, I and a daughter of Lord Oastlemaine, ! became a convert of Judaism. Vis count Follington, the son and heir of the Catholic Earl of Mexborough, as already stated m 31.A, P., is a Buddhist. The Duke of Northumberland and his family, including the Earl and Oounr teas of Percy, as well as Sir Herbert Maxwell and Lady Francis Balfour, daughter of the Duke of Argyll, are all Irvingites. The Earl and Gountess of Radnor are ardent Spiritualists, Lord Radstock is a Methodist. Lady Arnold, the wife of Sir Edwin Arnold, the author of «* The Light of Asia," is a member of the Shinto faith—the re ligion of the upper classes m Japan. Sir Edwin himself for some time re sided m Japan. He made an ex haustive study of the fascinations of the Land of the Chrysanthemum, and its delightful little people, and became so identified with the life of the country, as to marry one of its mosfe charming ladies, the present Lady Arnold. He is also said to have adopted the Shinto, faith. Sir Ernest Satow, tbe British !&dvo7 to the Court of the Mikado, is likewise a Shintoist. The Marquis of Queensberry describes himself as an Agnostic, and could give point? even

to Col. Robert Ingersoll, the champion, unbeliever of the United States. His religious attitude led to the refusal of bis fellow noblemen to elect him as one of the representative peera of Scotland, Lord Stanley of Alderley started life as a Catholic, married a Spanish lady at Seville, and is now a believer m the doctrines of Mahomet, a religion that has found favour m the sight of several other members of the British aris tocracy, including Lady Anne Blunt, granddaughter of the poet, Lord Byron. '{ he late Lady Heather Stanhope, and the Countess of Ellenborough, both died m the E*st as followers of the prophet. The widowed Countess of Stamford, win v a coal black Hotten tot, has, since the death of her husband, followed the Pagan belief of her tribe, and worshipped all kinds of horriblei heathen deities, while the present Lord Gardner, his wife, and children are all of them Brahmins. . Sir Cursetgee Jejeebhoy, fourth baronet of this line, is a Parsee, or fire worshipper, bir Edward Sassoon is not, as is genet ally believed, a Farsee, but a Mesapotamian Jew, Sir Edward Zohrab, and a num ber of other Levantines who bear English titles, are members of the Greek Church, of the Ooptic Church, or of the Syrian branch of Roman Catholicism (whose priests, strange to say. are permitted to marry).

J.L. Higgs — Paperhanger.

Local and General.

Reading matter on first and fourth pages Schools Excursion.-—All who intend to patronise the excursion to Sumner to-morrow should secure their tickets to-day, as they cannot be procured after 9 p.m. to»night. The Avon Seat—Mr A. E. G. Rhodes has decided definitely to contest the Avon seat at the general election m the Oppoai* i tion interest. The promises ot support received by him justify him m his decision. ! Diphtheria. — There is one case of diphtheria under treatment at the Hospital, ' that of an infant from Burnett street. It is rumored that there are or have been several oases unreported during the past few months. Old Age Pensions.—A large number of old age pensioners attended the Court house this morning to receive the first instalment of the pensions. The firat payment was made immediately after the opening of the office, Tbinitv College, Donkdin.—Mr Horace A. Gates, local secretary of the Ashburton centre, Trinity College, London, has received seventeen entries for the theoretical musical knowledge examination, to be held m June next—Senior pass, 4; intermediate honours, 2; intermediate pass, 4; junior honours, 4; junior pass, 6. The Auckland Exhibition.—The Auck land Mining and Industrial Exhibition was formally closed last night. There were 10,000 people m the Exhibition and grounds. Mr B. Kent, Chairman of the Executive, said the Exhibition had been a tremendous success; 160,000 people had paid for admission, exclusive of season-ticket holders, Ashbubton Technical Classes.—At the committee meeting held on Monday evening iaßt, m the Borough school, it was resolved to write to the headmasters of the local schools, to see what number of pupils would attend, if the cookery clsibb were re-opened. After passing several accounts, the meeting adjourned for a fortnight. The committee earnestly hope intending pupils will com municate with either of them at an ear ly date. Ltttblton Harbor Boaed. — At the meeting of the Lyttaltou Harbour Board on Tuesday the following motion waa unani mously carried " That the members of this Board wish to record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the community by the Hon. J. T. Peacock, as a member of the Lyttelton Harbour Board since its inception twenty-two years ago." Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R , is the oldest sitting member of the Board, having been elected to it by the Ashburton County Council m 1877, and has been returned annually ever since. Sanitation and Typhoid.—The official figures published by authority of the Napier Borough Council show how successfully the sanitary precautions have resulted m sup pressing typhoid cases. In 1894, there were seventy-two of such oases m the borough ; m 1395, there were sixty cases ; m 1896, the number of cases had dropped to forty-three; m 1897, there were twenby-nine cases ; last year there were nineteen. This year, up to and including February 27, there hare been only eleven cases.—Press Association tele gram. Nbw South Wales Stock.—There has been a marked decrease m the stock m New South Wales. The total number of horses m the colony on January 1 fcst waa 452,070 against 466,813 on the same date m 1898, the decrease being 14,743.- The number of catble waa 1,892-316, against 1,966,729 for the previous corresponding period, or a decrease of 74,413. Sheep numbered 41,099,038, against 43,952,897, a decrease of 2,853,859, The losses, which were principally from the drought, have been severest m the central and western divisions. Wensleydale Lambs.—lt is doubtful if the lambs of any breed of sheep come to maturity earlier than those of the breed known as Wensleydaks, descended from the English Leioesters; and those now on the Alford Station are worth looking at this season. A lamb five months old from this flock turned the scale at 170 pounds live weight, equal to 901bu butcher's or 851bs freezing weight, at which it was judged by Mr W. B. Clarkson. The quality ia said to be prime, the carcase long, with an abun dance of lean. Parliament and Clubs.—Mr O. Lewis* M.H-R., m the course of some remarks he made at the Richmond Working Men's Club on Monday week, pointed out that what made parliamentary life tolerable waa that the House of Representatives was the best club m New Zealand, and seeing to what an extent the members recognised the club element, and how enjoyable they found it, his hearers might rest assured that the majority m the House would not do anything to impair or disturb other clubs. "We value our club," he said, amidst loud applause, "and we are not going to put your club m any worse position than ours Is," So far as he was concerned, and the majority of the present House—in fact the majority of the next House—there would be no inter ference with olubs; on the contrary, they might look for encouragement. 1 Presentation.—About a score of railway employees and their friends assembled last evening to bid good-bye to Mr W. J. Smith, who has been on the clerical staff of the Ashburton station for some years, and is now moving to Timaru. The genial station master, Mr J< S. Parsons, m opening the proceedings, spoke very highly of Mr Smith, and the efficient way m which he had done his duty whilst under his notipe, and though he was sorry to lose so efficient an officer, he hoped Mr Smith would appreciate his change. Mr W. V. Thiele, on behalf of the staff and himself, also spoke m the highest terms of Mr Smith, whom he had always found a good comrade, ever ready to do his share, and had great pleasure m asking Mr Smith to accept a souvenir and wedding present from his old Ashburton mates, wishing him and his bride all happiness and health—Bentiments which were endorsed by all present. The present consisted of a handsome marble eight-day chiming clock. Mr Smith, m responding, thanked them for their handsome present and good wishes. During the evening several toasts were honored, including that of the guest of the eyening, and an hour spent m harmony brought a pleasant evening to a olotie. Warning.—Notice is hereby given that I intend making it warm for all persons taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure this winter —so warm that it will not allow any cold to come m, and if a cold ia there it will soon drive it out). Coughs and coids will soon be a thing of the paat, if people keep a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure alwayi m the bomei

A gUBPaisB Visit,—On Monday night the Rev. 8. 11. &od Mrs Mann were sur prised by unusually loud knocks at the door at abouc Bpm., but were still more surprised when they found the visitors to be a large number of the young people, accom panied by a few of the older folk, from the church* laden with baskets and parcels, ready to take possession of the houae. They received a hearty welcome, however, and the largest room was cleared for a» eveMDg's amusement. Pailor games and music^ were indulged m, &ad at about tea oVoek an excellent supper was served by the visitors who had brought everything needed, oven to cups and sauoors. After 'his a very pleasing ceremony took place Mr Frank Tilley, who acted aa spokesm m for the party, siid that they had come to show their apprtciation of the work done by the minister and his wife, and of the benefio which the youug people had received dnring the last twelve months, to wish them God's blessing m their work m Wellington. He desired them to accept an album m easel form, bound iv blue plush, as a memorial of their people's respect and love. Mr Mann, m accepting the presentation on behalf of himself and his wife, said that they were greatly surprised, but pleased, and all the more so that they Bhould have the honor of taking with them tuch a beautiful and sub atantial token of the lore and regard of the young people m the church. They especially felt the importance of laying hold of the hearts of the young people, and to achieve this was an occasion of great gratitude. They wished them all prosperity, health, and happiness, and above all a long life of useful and successful service m the church of their choice. This happy gathering dis persed between two and three m the morn ing.

THE ALLMAN SCANDAL

Tbe Premier oa Ms Defence

United Preu Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph. Dunedin, February 23 The Premier has authoriaed the Press to make the following statement on hia behalf m reference to the charge circulated that he was a party to Captain Jones going up for hia master mariner's examination without previously having obtained the mate's certificate :—I neither spoke to the Hon Hall- Jones about Captain Jones's examination, nor did I write to him. I went away to England m April, and the examination took place m July. The first I knew of Captain Jones or hia examination was after Mr Hutcheson, the senior member for Welling ton, had made his speech m the House. The evidence given by Allport m the Supreme Court is incorrect. The Minister of Marine was summoned by the defence, anil would have given evidence that there wa» no direction for Jonea' captain's examination. Counsel for the Crown entered a nolle prosequi against the express wish of the Minister to go on, and thus prevented the Minister of Marine from clearing himself of the imputation that he had given direc tions or interfered m the slightest way. Wellington, February 28 " One of the Grand Jury," writing to the evening paper last night night, says :—"I notice m last night's issue of the Post that a most violent and unwarranted attack was made by Premier Seddon at Kaitangata, m addressing the electors, on the grand jury for expressing their opinion to the Court on Ministerial interference m the above ease, especially singling out Mr Foster (the fore man) for his abuse. In fairness to Mr Foster, whom Mr Seddon accuses of the sin of being an Oppositionist;, and a supporter of that wicked Oppositionist Mr John Duthie, I may tell this loud-yelling political ranter that Mr Foster was not the originator of the opinion expressed. If anything, he waa opposed to it, and waa looked upon by the majority of the jury as having rather a lean ing towards Seddonism. I may also tell the great and learned Dr. Seddon that the grand jury formed their opinion from the evidence given by the officers of the Marine Depart ment, examined on oath, and the fact that the Minister's memo, of instruction m this case was unsigned clearly showed he intended to leave a cunning loophole of escape m case daylight should at any time be lee m on this piece of political jobbery. The opinion of the grand jury, sir—at least the majority of them —was a great deal stronger than was expressed, viz , that had it not been for the Minister's interference, poor Captain Allman would nob have had to suffer the indignity of having to stand his ferial, that he had been made a Ministerial scapegoat, and that if the ends of justice were served the Minister should be made to suffer. If the Right Hon. R.J.S. was not aware of his colleague's inter ference m this case, why is he so furious with the grand jury, and accuse them of making use of their position to have a Blap at the Government ? During the whole pro ceeding, the great man's name waa not once referred to. It would be rather interesting to know why the Minister's memo, on which the whole case hinged was not put m as evidence."

HARVEST FESTIVAL.

The harvest festival of the Primitive Church was very successful. On Saturday a luncheon was held m the Orange Hall, and also a Bale ot fancy and useful articles, produce, fruit, etc., all cr which were well patronised. In the evening a promenade concert was given, and an interesting pro gramme waa contributed to by Miss Riohardson, and Messrs Jones, Kersel, and Tilley, Miss Richardson playing the accom paniments ; and by Mr J. Maraden, sen. On Sunday special services were held m the Church, the minister, the Rev. G, H. Mann, conducting the three services. In the morning the subject was taken from Matthew vi—-11, and the preacher showed that an important religious duty waa to attend to the body, and to exercise such thought m matters physical that disease and weakness should be less common. He urged that what God gave should not be wasted, and gave it as* his opinion that the bad harvest of laut year may have been sent to cause the people of Canterbury (particularly the farmers) to appreciate the blessings they received. He depraoated wastefulness and said there was more good food wasted than would feed all the starving poor. In the afternoon an address was delivered to the children, Mr Mann setting his text to music and teaching the children to sing it. This novel idea secured the attention of the children, and their interest waa maintained throughout, whilst many useful lessons were drawn from the growth and nature of the lily. Musical selections were also con tributed by Miss Simmonds on the violin ; Miss Clark, of Wellington, a pianoforte solo, besides the accompaniment; Miss Collison two songs, and Mr Jones the sacred song " God shall wipe all tears from their eyes. 5 In the evening the subject was Ps cxxvi— 5,6. Mr Mann strongly condemned the practice of converting the pulpit into a mere socialistic platform, and emphatically de clared that what the people still wanted was the gospel of Christ, which, if accepted m its fulness, would remedy the evils by which we are surrounded. He urged that people did not want mere theories or theological hair splittings, as the average individual had doubts enough of his own without others bringing theirs to him. He urged that the special seed of gospel truth Bhould be spoken with clearness. A large choir, assisted by an orchestra, contributed a cumber of anthems. The church had been prettily decorated, a special feature being a neat oatsheaf stack, which was the workmanship of Mr F. Capon, Wioohmore, and was much admired. On the top of the stack were the Union Jack and the stars and stripes. The congregations were large throughout the day, the afternoon and evening services being especially well attended. During the evening Mr Mann expressed his appreciation of those belonging to other churches m (he town who had always been willing to render assistance when asked, and also said thatu both he and Mrs Mann had always been shown the greatest respect by the busines psople m the town, as well as by the representatives of the various churches; and declared that they had enjoyed the pleasure of taking tea with Catholics, and Mr Mann said it was this genuine kindness and hospitality that often give a minister fresh heart and hope, when he would otherwise be disheartened and discouraged. It waa also announced that nexb Sunday Mr Mann would preach m Ashburton for the last time before leaving for the empire city.

CABLE NEWS.

united Praa Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright. London, February 27 The Daily News, m an article on the Czar's disarmament scheme, says that the idea of inviting the Pope, who it entirely a spiritual personage, to the Conference, is novel and irrational. If the Pope is invited why not the Arch bishop of Canterbury ? II M.S. Pylade3 has sailed for Aus tralia. At the Parliamentary election, Mr Moore, a Unionist, was returned un opposed for Antrim North, ia succession to Captain MeOalmont, resigmd .At the general election Captain McOal mont was returned unopposed, m the Conservative interest. Mr Chamberlain is recovering from the attack of influenzt Mrs Freeman Thomas, a daughter of Lord Brassey, was hunting when her horse fell and broke its neck, The rider was uninjured. Pretoria, February 27 A mining boom exists m Johannes burg for the first time since the Jameson raid. Few York, February 27 Influenza is raging m the City of Mexico, and thirty-five thousand cater have been reported. Vienna, February 27 Dr. Koloman Szell has completed the formatioa of the Hungarian Ministry, Athens, February 27 M. Skugros, a Greek banker, has be queathed the nation thirty million drachma; (about £1,200,000), beside* large bequests to the dynasty. Sydney, February 27 In replying to farewell addresses, Lord Hatnpden said that the way the ! colony had recovered from the financial j blow of 1893, and the series of bad seasons, showed a condition of elasticity that was simply surprising. The second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill is being discussed m the Legislative Assembly to-night. The debate is expected to end late to-night. At the inquest concerning the death of Miss Flynn, a verdict of wilful murder was returned against Kelly. Miss Flynn, who was a governess, about 37 years of age, was shot on February 2nd m the street at Paddington by the prisoner, Michael Kelly, who after* wards tried to shoot himself. The motive for the crime was jealousy. I Kelly had been engaged to be married to the woman, but she broke off the engagement, and was secretly married to another man, Perth, February 27 General Booth will now be able to fulfil his engagements.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Preaa Association—By Electrto Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 1, 9.30 am, Goabdian Office, 10.52 a-m) Pbkin, February 28 Russia is accusing the Tsung-I»« Yamen of having committed a breach of faith m contravening the Buuo- Ohinese agreement.

London, February 28 The Times says China must be com pelled to keep faith with British investors.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY.

United Praea Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka March 1, 9-30 am Guardian Office 10-52 a-m) Melbourne, March 1 The woman Dubberke, who At hsr own request remained m gaol for pro* tection, baa now gone up country,

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

United Presa Association—By Bleotria Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka March 1,10.25 a«m, Guardian Office, 11,19 am)

Paris, February 28 The papers seized at the headquarters of the Orleanists m Paris contain details of the organisation of the future Government and lists of officials and magistrates, some of whom are now m office. Several Paris newspapers allege that foreign sovereigns supplied the funds for the proposed coup.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By EltOferio Telegraph—Copyright)

(Received Wakapuaka March 1, 9 a.m, Guabbian Office 10-3 a-m) Hong Kong, February 28 The Filipinos report that indis crimate shooting was Indulged m by the Americans at the battle of Manilla, which resulted m the death of 425 women and 280 children, together with many infanta m arms ; also 80 Chinese were amongst the slain, Ab far as the actual fighting was concerned, the re* ports state that 320 Filipinos and 140 Americana were killed, 500 Filipino* and 400 Americans wounded. Manilla, February 28 Three thousand houses were dea« troyed by fire and the total damage Is estimated at a million dollars. Admiral Dewey prohibited foreign marines, except the British, from landing at Manilla as firemen. The Filipinof isaued a violent proclamation declaring that the women will if necessary participate m the war of independence. (Received Wakapuaka March 1,10-25 a-m, Guardian Office, 1149 a.in) Manilla, February 28 General Otis has demanded the un conditional surrender of the Filipinos to prevent their recognition M belligerents.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapaaka March 1, 9.30 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.52 a,m) London, February 28 In the House of Commons, Mr Brodrick announced that Major Martyr was on special service m Uganda, erecting telegraph posts along the right bank of the Nile for the purpose of connecting Uganda with the Egyptian Soudan,

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OHUROH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY—Meeting of Associates of Girls' Friendly Society, 7.30 p.m. TBURSDAY-Bible Class, 7.30 p.m. St. Stephen's Guild, 8.15 pm. FRIP JY—Evening Prayer ar.d Address, 715 p.m. Choir practioe, 8 pm. 3rd SUNDAY IN LENT (March 5.) , 11 a.m. — Matins, Holy Commuuion, and Sermon; Subjeot—"The Holy (Scrip tures." 3 p.m.—Service at Greenstreet. 630 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Su! j c—" Why am I a Churchman V RfiV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. J. L Higga — Sigawriter- QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THi FACT THAT NEARLY _ I out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK ■B pure: cjeyjlon <"* JBlended Teas. The above statement, after 1a years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot bo equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours hare no equal for Quality. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A TTENTION is again directed to the XjL following regulation with regard to Cash Advertisements, which will m future be strictly enforced :—" Advertisements of under sixteen words will be inserted for One Shilling CASH. If booked, the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertise ments costing under Five Shillings cannot bo booked, except to regular clients." J. L Eiggs —- Sigawriter-'



I I Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. TS carrying out the principle of simplicity and universality which we hay« endeavoured 60 make a feature of 1899 Waverley Bieydes, we make the cones It the bearings with double faces. Thus the same cone can be inserted on either sid< of either the front or rear hub. It cannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. !YO(J have only 60 examine the '99 Waverley to see that oar policy of concentrating effort upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, m detail, and m finish. No such bicycle was ever before made. The '99 Waverley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle building. The beautifu Wavorloy Catalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry saving disfgn and construction In Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts. Interchangeable doable facec cones m the bearings, with eliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank ehafi are points worth mentioning* The Proud Record, THAT not a single broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98 speaks volumes for the quality m Waverley Hsycles, for the high-carbon Bteel tubing and matchless drop forgings of which they are made, for the skill m braz'ng. THE aarae quality of tubing, the same quality of drop forginga, the same skill anl thoroughnot-8 of making go into 1899 Waverlcya, wMi improvements m design, trl id and proved, that will miko every o^rner of the Waverley proud of his mount. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famous, for this season we sa-pass all previous cff >rts and produce a bicycle aa nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make It. The design is elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. e*«^3 The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. j OKE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS THE NEW MOM-OW- A It. CJH DROP.FOBGED FORK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensati>n wherever It (0 shown, Itdoubtoa the streugth and rigidity of the front forka, preventing all wavering or nnateadiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's safety. (s) WAVEKLEY CYCLE DEPOT. &VY COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. JOHN ORR & CO.. 'ASHBURTON, SOLE AGBNTB FOB NEW ZEALAND} 3T3E BEAUTIFUL WAv^BRLEY CATALOGUE IS FREE. JT IS WOKTHY OF YOUR OAKEFUL STUDY. '■'■■■■■ ..-..<* I 1 !



■ , ... r.n i iifiMin M iii '■ ■ liiin * i .fr'T'i iin iin'inm ' •- mi i ii. .m ■- ■ T ''. "" lr •- » ■■ mi . ~-- ■- ■ ■- MITCHELL & TURNER. A 8 Notified m a Previous Advert isement, oar lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburton, we have determined to BOILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves as no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command the Kindly Catb, and prove WE MEAN BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood tlat the Undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that 'our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. DEESS DEPARTMENT. WI are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe that the Eew Quotations given below will make it clear to every Header that WE MEAN TO SELL. • ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE 6£i ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE la 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE la 6d ALL WOOL FANCST COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2a 6d, 3s 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS WEEDS, 2 5 , now Is] ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen only) 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS B|d DRISS TWEED, Winter Weights, la 6d, now ... IOJd IWKED DRESS LENGTHS, 24a 6d, 28a 6d, 34a 6d, now ... 10s 6i, 12s 6d, 15s 6d 50 SIKGLE DRESSES, 12$ 6d, 15s 61, 20s, all ab ... ... 6s 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now ... la 3i ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES ..• la 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGES  Is 8d BLACK FANCY COBTUMS CLOTHS, 2) 3d, 28^, 2m 9d, cowlO^d, Is2d, Is 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. ---36 n Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Pr'ce 4£l , i:<ibleac'»edTabliogs » »» Is, Is 4', 18.81 68 a Heavy vVjiite Sheeting «• »» 81 B<)m Heavy White Sheeiina;  «> 9§d 20 pifcea Canvas Skirt StifFenlngs „ ,» 41 Heavy Art Surges, 2* 9d, 3.? 6d » » lalld, Zs.bd Large Size Bush Rugs, Bs9i «i »» 6^ 9JJ Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, 15... ... «> » B*4 A Grand Line Dark Prints ... «* it 3M 60 pi^c^a Bioaae Mnslins and Creponß ... ... t , » 4*d 20 pieces wide widlh good patterns Flannellette   3|d 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns   I|d 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc , } ,i 5i Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we must gefcf rid of. A few only are given, being much too numeroa* to 'parfciculftriae. SO <?cz n Ladles' Calico Underclothing at aboub half price! 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3a 6d, now L* 6d Jl dozm Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2a lid, 3a 6d, now lO^d, Is 6d 3^ d< an Infants' San Hats and Bonnets, 3a 6d, now Is lid m Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, la lid, 2s lid J2 doz<3n Colored CoJlata and CuflFs, Is 6d per set, now3jd 20 Ladies' Bain-proof Cloaks, 60s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter prlca, CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Cotton Shirfcs, 2s lid, now le 6'd 5 dczen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d 4£ dc zen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2s 9d Men's Brown Cofcton Underahirts, 2s 6d, now la 63 Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3a 6d, now la lid Mcn'a White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2a 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 20 dcz^n Men's Knib Socks, our la line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20a off marked price 32 Muds' Covert Coats, 38s 6d, now 25a 6d i.7 Buys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7s 6d 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25a 61 15 Men'a Black Worsted Sac and Paget Ooits, all a& 15s*6d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d fo»J7s"fd 30 pairs, all Bizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers,J4a 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 288 6d 401 y.irda Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d f 3a, now 2s 2CO yards Heavy Tweed, Is 3d 120 yards Heavy Tweed, doublejwfdtb, 4a^d, rowjJSa 3d. MITCHELL AND TUEMB , - ... ...... , i