Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1899. THE ABATTIORS QUESTION.

! Very shortly the local bodies will be again iv conference on the question d (•sttJ bli.shing a .«ys*'em of meat inspection m the interests of general public health, and the institution of centra! abattoirs at which ail the meat retailed m the town and town districts I shall be slaughtered. Another ques tion to be considered willbethn in^pee tion (for the same sanitary object) of milk and dairies used for the supply of the public. The latter question seems on the face of it to be beset by but few difficulties, narrowing itaelf down to one of inspection only, but the former question involves far more than shows at the first glance. Should it be decided to follow the example of Dunedin m the matter of abattoirs, there will*be entailed the closing of all private slaughterhouses from which meat for public consumption has pre viously been sent out, and it will entail as a consequence the choice and purchase of a site for, as well as the erection of, suitable buildings m which to slaughter the meat for public con sumption. In this building the inspec tor, who will also have to be appointed and paid, will exercise his powers and discharge his duties—and if the same success attends him that has attended the labors of the Dunedin inspector, the public will have the assurance that all meat sold m the butchers' shops has passed under an experienced eye, and (so far as human skill can give the guarantee) is free from disease. But all this must entail expenditure of a magnitude that will certainly cause some of the ratepayers, m counting the cost to, question the advisableness of saddling it upon the oommunity. Oar own idea is that the question of cost-, unless absolutely prohibitive, should not be raised m comparison with the inestimable benefit to be derived m immunity from contamination by many of the terrible diseases which are said to be communicated to the human body through the media of meat and milk. But m the special circumstances of Ashburton, with the Fairfield freez ing works at hand, we fancy that the cost would not be serious if negotiations could be satisfactorily concluded with the freezing works authorities, by which all tho slaughter ing could be done at Fairfield that may be required by the butchers, all the carcasses stored m the cool chamber there till wanted, and the officer who supervises the killing, etc, there, appointed inspector for the local bodies. Were such an arrangement effected, all the provisions of the Abattoirs. Act could be carried out at a cost to both public and the butchers unapproach i able by any other plan. We consider ! that the suggestion tiirown out abo^e is 1 worthy of consideration by the powers that be, and are not without a belief that the Fairfield Company, the directors of which hive shown them .elves practical and business iiko to (ho lust degree, will willingly do their best to further the interests of all concerned m this matter. , Tiis presence of the Heir A pp^rent to the British throne at the Central Synagogue m Lon- BIUTAIiV AXD don to do honour to TilE JEW& *^c m-inory of his intimate and es teemed friend, the late Baron Ferdi nand do liothscliild is regarded by tho Times as a striking and eloquent fact m view of the circumstance that a deckled nvjorify of the Fiench people have shown theuiselveg inspired by a frenzied hatred of the whole Jewish race. In France, especially since the Dreyfus case has disturbed the balance of the public mind, the fact that a man is of Jewish descent appears to be ac cepted by many, both m Parliamentary life and m ordinary society, as a suffi cient reason m itself for treating him as vermin to be hunted down without law or mercy. This may seem strange and even monstrous m a nation which proclaimed the " rights of man," with the wildest enthusiasm, and with an ostentatious contempt for all reserves and limitations, giving full civil equality, m form, to Jews as well as to negroes and other inferior races, more than 100 years ago. But recent events m Eussia, m Austria-Hungary, and m G-ermany have shown that this out burst of secular antipathies is wide spread. The unquenchable rancour towards the Jews revealed m the conversations of Prince Bismarck as reported by Dr Busch is characteristic of a phase .of pansion which Britain has happily escaped. Ib is true, of course, that the Jewa have not always been popular m England any more than elsewhere, and at the time when Mr Gladstone was leading a crusade against Lord Beaconsfield'a foreign policy, there were found some, who ought to have known better, unable to resist the temptation of appealing to a base form of popular prejudice. But, on the whole, it may be said that the Jews m England, whether they adhere strictly to their old religion or have become Christians or indifferenlists, are frankly accepted by their neighbours as good and loyal citizens. They are judged, m society and m politics, on their merits, They are subjected to no social or political disabilitiea. They play their part m public life on equal terms with other men. In consequence it is regarded as perfectly natural that the Prince of Wales should be present at the memorial service to one described on the wreath sent by the Princess as " our lost; and valued friend."

In his monthly report to the Agent I General, Mr H. 0. Oanieron, the New I Zealand Inspector of J* NEW ZEALAND Produce m London, BUTTER. states that the ship ments by the Perth shire, Kaikoura, and Maori, landed m splendid condition, v and with the quality of the bulk of the factory butter there is no fault to find." Several par cels-el l( .Billed" butter, were, however, very nnferior, The butter received by the Gothic reached the market when stocks were short, and prices were at their highest point. Heavy supplies to hand since then, together with a disor- ; ganised market, caused a considerable ■ reduction m values, and prices were, at < * fclse time of wrifciog, IQa per cwfc, lower i

than were got for the Gothic's cargo. " There is a fueling m the trade that prices will settle down now and con tinue steady for some time, but 1 am inclined to believe that they will recede a little during the next few weeks Consignees unanimously speak m praise of the butter they have just received from the colony." Mr Cameron thus makes reference to one of the " tricks of the trade." i! c says :—" I hive fre quently advocated the adoption through out the colony of Mm oblong-shaped box as being distinctive from the cube box m use m Australia. Confirmation of my opinion has just come under my notice. Going iiUo a provision shop a few days ago, I noticed an oblong block of butter on the slab. The atten dant informed me it was Australian. Of course I recognised by its shape that it was New Zealand, and asked if it was not so. He then said it was. Being anxious to test this butter and find out how it pleased his customers, I asked if he could tell me the brand. He pro duced the box, but I then found the j original brands had been scraped off by I the wholesale house before the butter was sold to thia retailer. Now, I want to emphasise the fact that this particu lar block of butter being oblong, was the means of my recognising it as conaiDg from New Zealand."

Local and General.

* Illegal Rescue of Cattlb. — Before Messrs R. Alcorn and D. Thomaa this morn ing, a man named Jeffs was charged with the illegal rescue of cattle from the ranger, and the case having been proved, he waa fined 5s and costs. i Phyllis Perrier. — To-night, Mias Phyllis Perrier, the clever child mimic, appears at the Oddfellows' Hal. This is her only appearance here, and the public should take advantage of it. Opposition Addresses, —Owing to typhoid fever m his family (says a Wellington tele gram), Captain. Russell will be unable to deliver addresses as announced this month. Other members of the Opposition will probably deliver pre-sessionai speeches meanwhile. Wheat.—That the yield of wheat m this district (cays the North Otago Times) will be more than up to expectations is assured by the results of the early threshing. In many instances farmers have sent m for additional supplies of sacks, and here the anticipated yield has been exceeded. Farmers' Co-Operative Association.—' It is understood that Mr C. H. Inglis, of Tiniaru, has been appointed London agent for the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Christ church, and tho Canterbury Farmers' Co operative Association of Timaru, m place of Mr Thomas Mackenzie, who is returning. Railway Rates.—The sawmillera of Dan nevirke are grumbling at the railway rates, which, they assert, are spoiling the export ! Irado m white pino, for which there is a great demand m Australia. It costs 8s 2d per 100 ft to land m Sydney, of which the department gets Is 10d, Representations hive been made to the Minister for Rail ways, who is considering the subject. Offensive Publications Act. — The stationers of the colony have received advice that the Australian newspapers which publish advertisements of the claes that coatravene the Offensive Publications Act, have decided to withdraw them from the copies that come td New Zealand, and m ; some cases are ceasing to publish them at all. This fa the result of the resolution passed at a meeting of Dunedin booksellers. i Birth Registers. —la informing the I Blenheim School Committee that ho could | nob accede la its request that the truant I officer b:: allowed act) S3 to tijj binh registers without payment of the uniil fee, the ! Registrar-general pointed out th-\t there were obvious reasons why tha registers i a'acald not. be thrown ojpen forgmssial in spection" m this traßner,- There were nuny ! entries on the birth registers that were not intended to bo public property. Cjiertsey Spout.s —The adjourned public meeting held on Saturday evening m the Library ro-jin, Charley, was again only poorly attended, owing to the fact that harvest operations are still proceeding. Abundant well wishes with regard to the sports were received, and there never was better promise of a successful gathering, bat some difficulty was experienced m gouing a suitable secretary, and temporary arrange ments have been mado to cirry on. It was •decided to go on with the work provld d n certain gentleman wculcl act a^ secretary. Correspondenca was dealt with ani the drawing up of the programme was fixed for Saturday, February 25. Horticultural Society.— The following are the winners of special pr.zas at the Horticultural Society's show on Thursday last:—Most points pot plants, open class—T. Pitt; amateur class—Mrs T. Breez?, Cut blooms, open class—J, Grigg ; amateur class—W. R. Pickford. Vege tables, open class—J. Grigg. Most success ful exhibitor at show, J. Grigg (gardener, H. Buahell). In closing our references to the recent show we ought not to omit to congratulate the Society upon having such an energetic and capable secretary as Mr R t Lschner. Most of the success of the exhi= bitioh was undoubtedly due to hia technical knowledge, and his untiring efforts on* behalf of the Society. The Plano Reaper.— The trial of the piano binder, which was held on Saturday at Longbeach, was a decided succssa. One of the Jones' lever binders used was the one purchased by Mr William Moses, Waterton ; tho other was a five-feet machine, which is now on view at Longbeach, together with the hay rake, which did not arrive m time for Saturday's trial. The hay rake is at present putting m order the Longbeach white clover. Either Mr Tout, the manager on Longbeach estate, or Mr Mosas, will be pleased to give enquirers any information m reference to this importation of these new machines. The trial, {as stated, was under the supervision of Mr W. Burns, the New Zealand representative of the Piano Manu facturing Company, Chicago. Mr Burns leaves for the North Island to-day, so as to be able to attend the Riasterton show, en route to Chicago. ■ Weslkyan Sunday School.—On Sunday afternoon, the certificate of merit gained by the scholars of the Baring Square Sunday School for year ended 31st December last, were distributed by Mr W. H. Collins, a former superintendent of the institution. The highest possible number of marks, open i to the whole school, with the exception of ' the infant department, is 728, and the certificates are divided into three grades, those gaining 90 per cent being included m the firat; 50 per cent m the second, and 25 per cent m ths third grade. Framed certificates were given to the nine scholars who were successful m qualifying for the Erst grade, tho highest number being secured by Maud Campbell with 714 marks, her companions m honor being Constance Jesaop, Clara Jesaop, Ernest Renner, Annie Hitchings, Sidney Thomas, and Ruby Hurrell. Several members of the congrega tion were present, and a few encouraging remarks made by Mr Collins were much appreciated. Human Polishing Pads.—The difficulty of keeping plate m polish is very great, and , the secret of it is known to comparatively few people not m the trade. As a matter of facto it is an industry which affords a liveli hood to a large number of persons, chiefly girls, m London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and other great centres. The big manufacturers of plated articles keep a large permanent staff of plate polishers at work, and an important part of their duty is to pay periodical visits to the retailers who stock the goods made by their employers, and olean up all the plate. The method of cleaning is curious. The chief feature of it is using the ball ot the thumb as a polishing pad. With this wonderfully well-suited natural pad and a little rouge powder these practised polishers produce miracles of shininesa. The dullest of metal quickly takes on a mirror-like polish under the hands oi a good workgirl, whose musclea, through long use, become Almost) untiring,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Asaociation—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, February 17 It is announced that Lady Margaret Primrosp, second daughter of the Earl o£ Rosebery, marries Ear! Crewe, former'y Lord-Liputenant of Ireland. The British cotton operatives have unanimously demanded an increase cf wages 11.M.5. Pylades sails for Australia on the 21st inst. February 18 In the Houso of Commons Bir JVI. Hicbe-Beach announced that a Bill would be introduced asking the sanc tion of Parliament to the setting aside of £30,000 to purchase an annuity for Lord Kitchener. In November last Mrs Druce ob tained a faculty to open the grave m Hij>bgate Cemetery of T. C. Druce, whom she alleged was the Doke of Portland. The surviving trustee under T. 0. Druce's will appealing against the opening of the grave, the Queen's Bench has now decided that the sanction of Sir M. W. Ridley, Home Secretary, is necessary before the grave can be opened. Mr Moore, Nationalist, succeeds Mr E. S. Vesey Enox, M.P. for London derry city, who resigned, Lords Beauchamp and Tennyson, the new Australian .Governors, have been created Knights Commander of St. Michael and Sfc. George. The Ounard Jiner Pavonia has been towed to the .Azores, all well.

MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Tragedy a t Palmerston North,

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright Palmerston North, Feb. 18. A murder and a suicide took place at the Royal Hotel here thi3 morning, William D. McKain, son of a confectioner at the Lower Hutfc, shooting his wife, Minnie, daughter of the late Sergeant Price, of Maaterton, and himself. From information to hand, ib appears that the couple, who were both apparently under fcwenty-five years of age, had been to Auckland on their honeymoon trip, returning to Wellington and reachiEg Palmarston on Tuesday last. They seemed a very affectionate couple here, going out m the morning and afternoon for a stroll round the town, and spending the rest of the time m their room or on the hotel balcony, but not associating with anyone else, or even using any sitting-room: Last night, about 10.30, McKain took a cup of coffee up to his wife m hiß bedroom, and was heard as if dictating a letter to her. This morning about 4 30, two thuds were heard m the bedroom occupied by the couple, bub the occupant of the next room thought it was someone hitticg the wall. He called out, and getting no response, dis missed the matter from his thoughts. The housemaid knocked at the door of the bed room several times and could get no res ponse. About eleven she told Mr J. Ej Hall, the licensee, who also tried to open the door or to arouse the occupants without success. He went to ths police sergeant for advice, but did not see him till after midday, when Sergeant Wilson and Detective 1 Hen derson went to the hotel and broke m the door of the bedroom. They found both man and woman lying on the bed dead. A revol ver lay beside the man, with three barrels discharged, and thr&e containing cartridges. The woman appeared to have been shot tvice, behind each ear, while the man was t hob iv the mouth. A few documents were found m the room, including a letter from Mrs McKain's mother, at Ma^erton, a Pott Office Saving 3 Bank rer.eip'-, soma photographs of both parties, laUea recently by KJuaey, of Wellington, threepence m cuppers, and an insurance policy m the Citiz^na' Offica. Two letters were found, evidently written by the woman and corrected by ihe man. The contents were as follows :-" Palmersfcon North. To my dear parents and brothers and sisters, Tis hard to part from you, as I love each ■me ot yen dearly, but I ask you earnestly not to give way, as ' What is to be will be,' and rest assured that my dear wife and I will be at re3t. If the world should charge ■ne ■■'■iih cowardice, don'b loae faith m me, as I havo sacrificed my life for a purpose. [ would nob leave my wife to bear the brunt of this world alone, knowing what trust and faith rhe has m me, Things may seem black ia other different respects, but still keep faith m me, aa some day your faith may be strengthened." The letter was written m ink, apparently by a woman, and then followed m ink pencil, m a man's hand—" There are some of my things down at the Palmerston Station. The family Bible is one; also, two large boxes and some tools at the Manawatu Station, Wellington. There is one thing my dear wife desires, and that is that we both be buried together. If it be possible, bury the two of ua together, one above the other, nob that I deserve ib, bub do it for the dear Mm's sake. I now ask forgiveness of you all, and thank you all for whab you have done for me. Good-bye.—l remain, your affectionate Will, and God bless each one of you. I sorrow for your pain." (The follow ing was written on the same paper:—"To my dear wife's people, Masterton,—l hope you will forgive me for this crime. I am fully aware of the sinfulness, bub bear it bravely together with my people, knowing that we are &b rest. It was for a good pur .pose, however dark things may look,—W. D. McKain." An inquest was held this afternoon, and, after formal evidence had been taken, was adjourned till Monday. Wellington, February 19 McKa'n, fa her of the man who committed the tragedy at Pahnarsfcon North, is a con fectioner at the Hutt. Ha interviewed In si 83' or Pender lest nighfc, and will leave for Palmerston North by the morning train. It appears that M'Kain, the deceased, was twenty-two years of age, and was married about the middle of January last. He visited Dunedin, Ohristehurch and Auckland qq his honeymoon, and had returned to Palmerston North with a view to starting business m tha brushware manufacture trade, which he had formerly followed. The father states that deceased had at times shown mental affliction, and thinks that the tragedy may have been brought about by disappointment m connection with certain money which he had expected nob being received. Wellington, February 20 McKain was habitually quiet and reticent. He was a brushmaker by trade, bub was ambitious, and studied hard to take up clerical work. After he was married he threw up his position, and visited various parta of the colony with his wife, m which process he seems to have exhausted what money he had. He had never given any indication of a suicidal disposition. Mrs MqKain was the only daughter of Mrs Price, of Masterton, who was opposed to the marriage. The girl was pleasant and attractive, and very fond of her husband ; m fact, threatened, if parted from him, to kill herself. The news was broken to Mrs Price, who is ill, on Saturday night, and as she insists her daughter shall be buried at Masberton, McKain'a wishes will be disre garded. Mr Moorhouse, who was called m by the police to indentify the bodies, says bha man's face was peaceful, bub the girl's frightfully contorted, as m deadly fear of ;he death she saw coming.

The Rev. W. B. Coatley, of Sbockbridgo Ga. f while attending to his pastoral duties | ah Ellenwood, m that state, was attacked by cholera rnorbu?. He says : •' By chance I happened to get hold of a bottle of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhtei Remedy, and I f.hink it was the means of easing my life. It relieved me at once." For aale by Ashburton Drug Company. Bedad ! the colleen knows what'a best, and that is diamond jubilee unblended tea, i —Shearman Bros,, Agents, .

DEATH OF THE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

91 Lou bet EUcted

Scenes m the Streets.

Sympathy m England

Message from the Queen.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, February 17 President Faure became unconscious at nine o'clock. The body lies m the death chamber of the Rotunda overlooking the gardens of the Elysee. The faseral is to take place on the 23rd iast-j at the Pere la Chaise Cemetery. February 18 President Faure's body has been embalmed, and is lying m state clothed m evening dress, with white waistcoat, and with his official insignia on the breast. The public are to be allowed to view the body till Tuesday. The Kaiser's was the first of the many messages of sympathy to arrive, Amongst others from whom messages were received were the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King Humbert, and President McKinley. Just prior to M. Faure's death his wife despatched a message for a priest. Abbe Renauet, a prison chaplain, was found m the street, and conducted to the death-chamber. The Kaiser has intimated that he will send a special representative to the funeral. Paris. February 19 M. Dupuy retired from the Presi dential election m favour of M. Loubet, who is a Moderate, with Radical lean ings. The Dreyfusites supported M. Loubet. The Conservatives and Moderates sup ported M. Meline, who also had the support of the Vatican. M. Loubet was elected on the first ballot by the congress of the two Chambers at Versailles, with 483 votes, M. Meline receiving 279 votes. M. Loubet's return to Paris was tha signal for a Derouledisfc demonstrations at the St. lazae" station, where he met with cries of " Panama ! " and *♦ Re sign !" The public was indifferent, except at the Elysee, where M. Loubet met with a very friendly reception. " A demonstration, arranged by the members of the Patriotic League, took place on the Paris boulevards. Several scuffles occurred, and hundreds were arrested. M. Millevoyp, wearing a distinguish ing sash, led thousands of patriots through the Paris boulevards. At the Joan d'Arc statue, they made a de monstration, urging the members of the Patriotic League to attend M. Faure's funeral, and they would there find the criminal judges, Deputies, and supporters of the new Parliament, whom they would not acknowledge. Subsequently there were rival shouts of " Resign !" and « Revision !" During the Presidential election, M. de Beaurepaire accused M. Loubet of shielding Baron Reinach m connection, with the Panama scandals. London, February 18 The Queen, the Prince of Wales, and many others, sent messages of con* dolence or called at the French Embassy m London, The Queen also despatched a special message to Madame Faure, In the House of Lords, tha Marquis of Salisbury, m a sympathetic speech, said M: Faure was a most valuable and estimable President. He hoped hia successor would show the same high impartiality and friendliness towards Great Britain. He added that the in tensity of the loss was increased owing to France's present difficulties m regard to internal and foreign affairs. Earl Kimberley also made sym pathetic reference to the event. The Prince of Wales was present during the sitting. In the House of Commons, speeches referring to the death of M. ;Faure were made by Mr Balfour and Sir H. Campbell Bannerman, the leaders of the two parties. Flags m London and other chief cities of Great Britain, and also througout Italy, are flying at half-mast. Berlin, February 18 In the Reichstag, Prince Hohenlohe, the Imperial Chancellor, himself, in stead of the President, as a mark of special respect, announced the news of the death, Rome, February 18 The Italian Parliament has adjourned for two days as a mark of respect. Sydney, February 19 Flags are flying at half-mast on account of the death of M. Faure, The Governors of the various colonies, on behalf of the Governments, forwarded condolences to Madame Faure and the French nation. (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 20, B.sQa.m, Guardian Office, 9.50 5-m) Paris, February 19 The French provinces are favourable to M, Loubet, The spontaneousness of the English sympathy at the nations loss has been gratefully noted m Paris, coinciding, as it does, with the improved relations between the two nations. St. Petersbukg, February 19 "' The Russian newspapers refer m friendly terms to the French Alliance. The Ozar's wreath was inscribed " our ally and friend." Berlin, February 19 The Kaiser spent forty minutes at the French Embassy on a visit of con dolence.

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Harvest Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove that| evor since the establishment of our business—nineteen years ago—they have always received satisfaction for their oheques from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not^take measures for suits and send the orders away to Dunedia or Christchurqh to be made up. "Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring injactories. We employ first class tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises m East Street. Men's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed and Pox's Cheviot serge, 52s Gd j trousers, 14s 6d ; or suit and extra trousers, 659; fib, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made to measure at ordinary '' ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months 1 trial).—Craxghead & Berryman, the Leading Tailors and Oub fitters, Ashburton.—Advt. Bee Rifle Association*—For tho New Zealand Rifle Association's meeting there are twenty-seven entries from Dunedia, including five from the Danedin Rifle Club, six from Kaitangata Rifles, and two lady pmpetifcotß,—Pwm Aisoowtion, telegrwn f



MITCHELL & TURNER. A S Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburton, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves us no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command the Kindly Cash, and prove WE MEAN BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that the undermentioned lines aro only a few Special ones, and that *our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. iin Minimum inn ■■ ■■«■!■■ fc Q # i"n»» ■■ mr DRESS DEPARTMENT, WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe that the Few Quotations given below will make it clear to every Reader that WE MEAN TO SELL. ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE 6jd ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE , la 6d ALL WOOL FANCy COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, 3s 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2s, now ... la ALL WOOL SERGES (Jreen 0n1y)... ... 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS fy& DRISS TWEED, Winter Weights, Is 6d, now IOJd IWICED DRESS LENGTHS, 24s 6.1, 28.4 6d, 34s 6d, now ... 10a 61. 12s 6d, 15s 6d 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12s Gd, 15a 6d, 203, all ab 63 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2i, now . , Is 31 ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES Is 3d HEAVY NWY AND BLACK SERGES  ... Is 81 BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2s 53, 2- 6d, 2a 9d f (row|loJJ, la 2:1, la 6d MAHGHES T Lfr—mfPA BTME N T-» V*"' 3611 9JSS&& and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price Ud tm JJ/Meached Tablings   '1, Is 4d, L= 81 "^*"tsß;'u Heavy White Sheeting P ., ... ...   8,? 801u Heavy White vSheeliji«  „  Wd 20 pieces Canvas fekirt SiiffenlngH   4i Heavy Art Serges, 2*91 3-i6d "   la lid, 2s (id Large Sizo Bush Rugs, Bj9J „ „ fi; !M Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Groy, Is ... ...   B|d A Grand Line Dark Prints ... ... ...   3i& 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Crepons   4|d 20 pieces wido width good patterns Flatmellotte   3M 6 pieces B'lannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns   lid 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowne, etc   5 i JMillinery and Mantle Departmeni We have a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much too numerous to particularise, 30 dozen Ladies' Calico Underclothing ab aboub half price 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3s 6i, now le 6d : 11 dozen Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2a lid, 3a 6d, now lOid, Is 6d 3k dozen Infants' Sun Hats and Bonne: s, 3s 6d, now Is Hi 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7a 6d, now Is, Is lid, 2s lid 12 doz9n Colored Dollars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now 3|d 20 Ladies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50a, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter prica. CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Cotton Shirts, 2s lid, now Is 6d 5 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d 44 dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2s 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now Is 6d Blen's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3s 6d, now Is lid Men's White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 20 dozen Men's Knib Socks, our Is line for 9'd 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20s off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 383 6d, now 25s 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7a 6d 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25s 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all ab 15a 6J 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d for 7d_6'd 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4s 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28a 6d 403 yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3s, now 2i 200 yards Heavy Tweed, Is 3i 120 yards Heavy Tweed, doubh §w:dtta, 4a 6d, nowj3s 3J. MITCHELL AND TURK!



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WBIPS, BAY jfOBKS AND RAKES, INGINEEKS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOX MASSBY-HARRIS AND MoCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Leas than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field at Lowest Prices. JOHN ORR & Co. litJR STOCK OF ELECTROPLATED WABB AND CUTLERY IB fay far the Finest ever Imported into Asbburton, aud we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN BIMENSE ASSORTMENT OF ' Fancy Glassware and China. AMOKOSI? other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASEB>nd SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price ftom Sixpence each, and aa we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm m Mew Zealand, we feel confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock ia these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 per*{cenfe below ordinary prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. CUPS * SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every arti Is'jn Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN ORR % CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRiSS PRESERVING: PANS. For many yearsnow we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guabahtbe to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christchurch or Ashburtoo. JOHN OKB & CO. nrau { INSUEANCE } ™ia We beg to announce to the people Of Aahburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Gaah Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds god for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our S-orps • »hua enabling anyone dealing with us to ktep covered against acrid*-ut fur £100 m th« event; of deafH. or £1 per week m tho case of Total Disablement. Aud the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM ia that it COST'S THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Wo do n.-tf ni»ko ai.y advance m our Prices to pay for this, but still continue to give lo all alike TUB BEST VALUR AT BOTTOM PRICES IN l'-VKKY L'NB OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK, liuy y ;ur Goods where you can get your Insurance for .Nothing, It oiny ]}>■ h-Hjf'y wli-wi yti !•> >sl expert H. If it costs you nothing you^^Sflgftti s>k wHi isnvK ir-u thrown m. (muouiuo from Im- urance C^n_pany|^ti A a |J Iv 11I*--11*--1 jMr'icu'aro nn i>{>[.>liu»lii>ii lo _ * JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND M§. Thi is VERY PRI.WK QUALITY, having secured first i<rhi at tho recent Shows iv Chris church and Tim ru. JOHN ORR & Co. Mura villa Gard-n Teas. I'urviyore by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. TIIK^K OELKIJKATED TEAS are Exported lo us by tho Growers from duir G udens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's IVtits. Ten prize medals •torPURHY. STUEiNUTII &ND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOL^E AGKKTd. Hug'ar for . Jam, WE Uauntnco tho Pare C*mo &UGAK of tho Highest jQuuMty, and u ospttially SuiuUo for J.uji nr-iki: g. JOHN Olill & CO., lafcilßUßTOtf,