Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1899. Local and General.

Rhading matter on first: and fourth pagea The First Bloow of the Year.—The fiisb bankruptcy of 1899 was filed with the Wellington Offiaia.l .toigneo, viz., Alfred Orossey, late licensee of the Kanfurly Hotel. Death of a Mayoress, — Misa Solina Kemp, who filed the position of mayoress of St Kilda, died from typhoid fever last week. Her remains were interred m the Melbourne General Cemetery. Food, not Physiok. —Ab Wellington Magistrate's Court; last week, a man named Oharlea Physick was sentenced to fourteen daye' hard labor, for falling to comply with an order for the support of his wife. A Qoestionable Compliment.— A Waira rapa paper, defending Mr Soddon, says: — Corruption m polibios did nor originate with Mr Seddon, nor will it die with him, and although it may have grown m his hands, it came to him from his predecessors. Fjbbsonal.—The many friends of Mr W. GL Pewroe will regret to hear that he is suffering from typhoid fever, and ia now a patient at the Hospital, The disease is said to have been contracted at Seafield, and that Mr Pearce had been ailing some days before consulting a medical man. I Auckland Exhibition,—A Press Asso ciation telegram states that the surplus from the Auckland Exhibition is expected to be £2,000. The erection of an Industrial Hall and Chamber of Commerce m the city is suggested, and the claims of the technical aohool to assistance are also urged. j The Box Snail.—With reference to a paragraph which recently appeared respect ing the increase of the snail pest m gardens, Mr J. E. Baker saya that m Auckland, where the climate is much warmer, he experienced no difficulty m getting rid of the peat by purchasing some duoka just before the laying season. Mot long after* ward it was diffioulb to find a single snail. Otrß Aged.—During the month of Feb ruary there were thirty-four deaths m the colony of persons of sixty-five years of age and upwards out of a total of 202 deaths. (Seven men—66, 67 (two), 70, 72, 74, 75 ---and three women—66, 67, 79—died at Auckland; two men—72, 74—and two women—7s, 76—aft Wellington ; eight men —65, 68, 69 (two), 71, 75 (two), 77—and three women—7o, 72, 82—at Christchurch ; and four men—6B, 71, 77, 88—and five women—6s, 70 (two), 75, 81—at Dunedin. Struck Wobk.—Those inmates of the Old ' Men's Home at New Plymouth who have received old age pensions seem to be taking up a high and lofty attitude over the six and eleven pence per week. It was stated by the Chairman of the Board, at last meeting, that the old people now allege that they are not paupers—they pay for their keep and are not going to works la two instances it had been found necessary Jto eject! inmates from the institution, m consequence of the generally j objectionable manner they |had assumed since receiving their pension certificates. •« A Nick Little Income, Truly."— "The worsi case we have had yet," re marked Mr Beetbam, at the Old Age Pansiona Court on Friday, m connaction; with a case which came before him. Aj woman applied for a pension, whose husband was earning £78 a year. Under the act the woman'B income was, therefore, £39 a year, and her husband's a similar amount. Therefore they both became entitled to a pension of £13 a year, bringing their inoome up to £104 a year. " A nice little income truly," said Mr Beetham. i Tuberculous Cows,—A cisc came under the notice of one of the local stock inspectors, recently, that shows the necessity of testing cows to make sure whether they are suffering from tuberculosis or not, m order that the diseased animals may be destroyed, and so f prevent the spread of the disease. A cow wag aondemned^.&ud..MM found to be exten sively diseased througlVouThlsr system; She was suckling a six weeks old calf, which was also found to be suffering from tuberculosis contracted, no doubt, through being fed on the milk of the diseased cow, which, it may be mentioned, was not the mother of the oulf. Maerewhenua.—lt has generally been understood that) the poorest) crops m North Qtago this season were to be found m the Maerewhenua settlement and m its neighbor hood, reports from that parb of the country boiDg to the effect that the prospects were oven poorer than last year, and that fifteen bnshela to the a?re was the best yield that could be looked for. It is, however gratifying to learn (says the Oimaru Mail) that bo far as threshing has proceeded, the indications are that the estimates were ot a fur too dismal a character, and that the yields will ia many cases run well up to thirty bushels to the acre. Athletics. —There were some remarkably good times at the Wellington Club's athbbic sports on Saturday. Clark won the senior 100 yards from scratch m lOsec, and as there were four timekeepers, and the starter said he did not beat the pistol, the performance ihas been accepted and the standard badge allowed. The junior 100 yards was won by Pollock from syds also m lOaeo. Clark also won the 220 yards event from scratch after a very fine sprint. The time was given as 23§aee, but the standard timekeeper made it 23§sec, which is J over the standard. Murdoch beat) the standard m the hammer throwing with 102 ft llin. The 300 yards ladies' bracelet was won by Reid m good time, 34£, only J above the standard. In the other events there were some capital finishes. Swarms of Fish.—The North Otago Times saya that fish swarm along the coast opposite Oamaru. Shoals of sprats have put m an appearance, and they are followed by shoals of cod and groper. The sea about a mile off the coast is sometimes visibly agitated by the rushes to and fro of the larger fish as they chase the sprats up and down or make dashes into shoals of them. The sprats are m millions, and it is astonishing that there should be any at all when the number and ferocity of their enemies are considered. Even the mutton birds follow these tiny fish along the coast, and are making constant swoops ab them. The sprats usually enter the harbor, bub for the last two or three years the watet inshore has been so thick and muddy owing to the falling cliff? of clay that they have kept to sea, and have kepb the larger fieh there also. The fishermen, however, catch a large number of cod and groper, bub cani»oh work their sprat nets m the larger boats at sea.

Mountaineering.—A Press Association wire from New Plymouth saya there were 135 persons nt the North Egmont mountain house on Saturday night. The weather is now perfect fo/ mountaineering, The Marine Department.—The Dunedin Star aaya that Captain AHman has been rlifmissed, and that Government intend to send to England for an up to date examiner. —Press Association telegram. Measi.es.—Hokitika and numbers of other towns m New Zealand aro suffering from an epidemic of measles. Unfortunately Abli burton is amongst the number. The most remarkable feature of this epidemic is that' the disease is the old fashioned form, whereas ] [ the German measles -has only just passed over the district. The New Vicar of St. Stephen's. —At' St. Stephen's Church ou Sunday, before the morning sermon, Rev. R A. Woodthrope announced to the congregation that he had decided to accept the cure of tha parißh of AahburtoD, to which he had bean receatly nominated, and tha formal offer of which he had received through the Bishop on the previous day. An Accident. —Considerable uneaainesß was felt by the passengers m tha Methven coach on Saturday morning when a broken vehicle was passed, and it) transpired that Mr J. 8. Bland had found a horse and some of the harness. It was also known that a little boy had been seen driving the horae along the road on Friday evening. Ib is to be hoped nothing serious has happened to him. Wabninq.— Notice is hereby given that I intend making ib warm for ail persons taking Woods' Great Peppermint Care this winter —bo warm that it will nob allow any cold to come m, and if a cold is there it will soon drive it out. Coughs and colds will soon be a thing of the past* if people keep a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure always m the house. Dbay Accident,—-Ah one of the men m the employ of Mr William Young, farmer, Seaview, was driving oub home from Ash barton on Friday the reins gob ovet the blinkers of one of the leaders m the three horse team, and this horse playing up the whole team stampeded. The accident) happened ab the terrace sear Mr Leadley's, and some distance over the creek, one of the leaders came down. The wheels oleared the body of the horse, bub one hoof was caught m the spokes, and the leg was broken, necessitating the destruction of the animal.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

REDUCTION IN PRIZE MONET.

United Preas Association!-—By Electric Telegraph, Wangandi, February 25 Farther entries inore&a© the total competitors to 220. At 10.45 o'clock Mrs Hatrick, Mayoress, fired the first shot, registering an inner. At 10 50., Wakelin, a champion, got the first business shot away, bringing up the outer disc. At the siarb there was a slight wind from the east, but before nooa it came from the front, bub not strong enough to interfere with the men. In asking Mrs Hatrick to open the meet ing, Major Sommervilie gave no indication as to the future of the Association, merely stating that it would be discussed later on. Mr Hatrick, m declaring the range open, regretted that government had threatened j 1 to withdraw assistance) from the Association m the shape of free passes, and a paltry 50,000 rounds of ammunition. He said that m this government were influenced by the j military experts, whose opinions he characterised as tommy rot. Wanganui has subscribed £153 9a 6d for the citizens' match, exclusive of jewellery trophies m the ladies match. The shooting up to noon was only average. The following is the chief prize list ia the Nelson Match, 200, 500, and 600 yards, seven shots at each range ; kneeling at 200 yards. Not counting for the belt. Williams, Wellington Navals, £7 .. 95 Lester, Christchurch Engineers, £6 ... 94 A. Ballinger, Wellington Guards, £5 ... 93 Rlchardaon, North Dunedin Rifias, £4 91 Mooseman, W&nganui, £4 90 G. Loveday, Woodville Rifle Club, £3 90 Hobbs, Ohinemuri Riflsa, £3 90 O, Sommervllle, Alexandra Cavalry, £2 90 Welch, North Wairarapaß.C, £2 ... BO Prazer, Kaitangata Rifles, £2 ... ... 89 Raven, Wellington Guards, £2 .„ 88 .February 26. At the meeting of the Council of the Rifle Association, the financial position was dis cussed, and it was decided to strike out, except m the match finished yesterday, all first prizes, and also an additional £1 prize m each match. The district match is struck out. The money prizs m the Championship Match is reduced from £35 to £30 for the winner of the belt, from £25 to £22 10a for the second man, and from £15 to £12 10s the third man. Altogether a saving will be effected of about £190. What is now known as the Ladies' Match (not the match for ladies) will ia future be known aa the Auck land match. i

THE PREMIER IN THE SOUTH

His Opinion of (-rand Juries,

The Allman Case.

United Pre3B Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, February 27 Votes of thanks to Mr Seddon for his address, and confidence m the Government, were carried at Kaitangaba and Milton on Saturday. In the course of his Kaitangata address the Premier, m alluding to the Alltnao charges, said that Grand Juries m this country were opposed to the present administration. Government brought m a Bill to abolish Grand Juries, and because they did that the Grand Jury m the Allman case prostituted their position to have a clap at Goverment. A Grand Juryman who was the foreman was one of the strongest opponents the Government had m Welling ton, and a strong supporter of Mr John Duthie. If Grand Jurieis were going to let political bias influence them it was time they were done away with. The Grand Jury system was simply trial by a class for their own perservabion. He knew of a Grand ! Jury who brought m no bill m a case of murder, when the party charged had admitted murder, and if chance was at any time given Grand Juries did not hesitate to ahow bias. As regards the Alirnan case, the law had been proved defective, and it had been found that no offence could have occurred under it. Government could not prejudice the situation by taking any action till after the trial; bub they were now taking action, and he said that the certificate which had been issued ought at all hazards to be cancelled, and if it required a special Act of Parliament to cancel it, he would bring m a Bill to cancel that certificate.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET. Mr D. Thomas reports on tha live stock market held at the Ashburfeon yards on Tuesday, February 21:—-The total yarding comprised 5197 sheep and 29 cattle, of which my entry was 3049 aheep and 14 cattle. Crossbred ewes and wethers were mostly in demand, and crossbred ewes and lambs sold quite up to last week's rateß. My sales were as follows:—4 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wethers 13s Bd, 14 crossbred ewes 7a lid, 30 crossbred ewes 7s 6d, 3 fat lambs 8s 9d, 44 crossbred ewes Bsr, 361 crossbred ewes, four, six/ and eight-tooth 4s 2d, 269 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wethers 10s 3d, 98 crossbred four, six, and eight-tooth ewes 83 sd, 101 crossbred ewes 5s 3d, 99 lambs 9i 6d, 220 lambs 9s. I sold privately during the week 178 bwo-tooth erossbreds 8s 6d, 83 fat lambs 10a 6d. Methven aale.^- On February 23, the Mebhven monthly sale was held, 3,600 sheep coming forward, of which my entry comprised 1727, which 1 sold at the following prices:—4oo crossbred four, six, and eight-tooth ewes 8s l£d, 547 lambs 5s 2d, 427 crossbred ewes ss, and 80 fat lambs 10s 3d.

THE OPPOSITION'S PLATFORM

Land Polity Outlined by Sir George Hutchison.

United Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Wakganui February 24. Mr George Hutchison, M.H.R., address ing his constituents last week m the settle ment distrusts, inland of Hunterville, an nousoed the policy of the future as the free hold. The general election wi uld be fought by the Opposition under that banner, with every prospect o£ victory. The freehold meant not only the emancipation of 15,000 State tenants, it meant also a vigorous policy of public work?, without a penny borrowed m London. Allowing for educa tion and other reserves, and excluding the pastoral runs, the Grown lands held ou tenures less than freeholds, and the Crown lands not yet settled represented a capital value of nob less than four million Bterliug. Effectual safeguards would be taken against the creation of large estates. Settlement would be increased m suitable localities at present sparsely populated, and would be extended over the unsettled lands of the North Island after arterial roads had been made. A careful system, extending over a series of years, regulating the redemption of present holdings and those afterwards to be taken up, would pro ride interest and sinking j fund on the capital to be raised m the colony for the speedy completion of the unfulfilled promises of the present Government m respect of roads and bridges, and for the continuous purchase of lands for close settle ment, and also for the completion of the railways already authorised, and such additional wotks as communication via Stratford with the North Island Main Trunk line, and the straightening and doubling of the lines between Dunedin and Fort Chalmers and between Wellington and Petone. The fullest freedom of selection of land as under present tenures should con tinue, bub the capital value, of all Grown land should be an available asßet for the development of the colony.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. (The following ia the meteorological report for the week ending February 24,1899 :•—

CRICKET.

New Zealand Team m Australia

United Press Association—By Blecbrio Telegraph—Copyright. Sydhtet, February 25 j The weather to-day was fine and cool, and there was a good attendance. The visitors were treated to leather hunting, Trumper hitting the bowlers unmercifully. The New Zealand fielding was was slovenly before lunch, but greatly improved during the afternoon. Following are the scores :— New Zealand. First Innings , .. .. ..140 New South Wales. First Innings. Duff, c Ashbolb, b Frankish  .. 0 Pye, c Frankish, b Upham .. .. J^ Trumper, Ibw, b Cobcrofb .. ..253 Farquhar, c Fiaher, b Reeae .. .. HO Noble, cßoxshall, bFrankish., .« 37 Poidevin, b Reeße .. . • .. 69 C* Gregory, not out .. .. .. 24 Icedale, c Aahbolt, b Mills .. .. 31 Extras .. ,» .. ..18 Total for seven wickets «. 546

The Druce Case.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Oopy right

London, February 26 In connection with the claim to the Port land estates, the Weekly Despatch newspaper publishes a certificate of the marriage of !T. C. Druce with Elizabeth Oriokmer, at Baty St Edmonds, m 1816, and the baptismal register of the eldest daughter, born m 1841. She became Mrs Izard and is still alive. She had four brothers, and one emigrated to Australia. Melbourne, February 26 There are three Victorians, Thomas Hollamby Druce, Charles William Druce, and George Hollamby Druce, who claim to be direct legitimate grandsons of T. C> Druce. They state their father, George Druce, was the son of S3, C. Druce by his first marriage to Elizabeth Criokmer, as stated m the London cable, but whether he was the eldest son or not they are not prepared to say. Their father in|the early mining days came to Victoria, and m the early fifties married Mary Hollamby at Castlemaine. They state if Mre Druce succeeds m establishing her claim to the Portland estates, they intend to step m and claim the title and estates.

SPORTING.

0.J.0. SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchukgh, February 25 Weather beautiful for second day of O. J.C, Summer Meeting, and the attendance fair. Following are remaining results :— Richmond Plate, IGO soys; six furlongs, —Courtier, 1; Susannah, 2; Francisca, 3. Fireside was scratched. Won m a canter. Time—l.l7f. Dividend—£ll43. St. Albans'Handicap, of 250 soys; 1 mile.—Pitch and Toss, 1; Goldleaf, 2; Rochester, 3. All started. Time—l_43. Dividend—£lo 4a. Flying Handicap, of 120 soya; 5 fur* longs.—Argon, 1; Gladya 11., 2; The Spinner 3. Time—l.2§. Dividend—£2s 8s 6d. Selling Race, of 50 soys; 6 furlongs.— Alcestis, 1; Bimetalist, 2 ; The Orphan, 3, (Dime—l.l6g. Dividend—£6 2s. Post; Handicap, 50 soys; 1 mile*—Skir misher, 1; Miss Charm, 2; Bizarre, 3- Time—L44§. Dividend—£3 19a 6d.

News in Brief.

The Star of the East concert on Wednes day evening will be given m the Templar Hall instead of the Orange Hall as previously announced. Mr Ferriman'a advertisement, notifying important properties for sale or lease, will be found on our fourth page. There were eighteen deaths from cancer m the colony daring the month of January— five m Dunedin, six m Chriatchurch, and seven m Auckland. There were twenty-two deaths from phthisis, which, with cancer, claimed the greatest number of victims. The Children's Aid Society met m Christ church recently and amongst other things appointed a committee to press for separa tion of the sexes at Burnham, stopping selling cigarettes to children, and providing an institution for training imbecile children. Mr Eyre Kenny, S.M., Wellington, on Wednesday made an order against Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., for the payment of twenty shillings weekly towards the support of his wife. There was no appearance by or for the defendant, ■ The New Zealand Times says that about twenty cases of Messina lemons aad a quantity of peaches which armed by the Monowai have been condemned by the Government biologist, lhe Qaeenjland fruit fly was found to have attacked the peachea, and the lemons were found to be affected with scale.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. St. Pbteksbueg, February 24 Father Beliokevitch, a Roman Oatholic priest at Konvo, who was prosecuted io October for fhgellating and imprisoning a woman, because she had intimate relations with persons belonging to the orthodox Russian creed, has been sentenced to eight; years exile m Siberia for the ofience, New York, February 26 Mrßudyard Kipling, who is seriously ill, is weaker, but the doctors are hopeful he will pull through. Sydney, February 25 The body of a man named Joseph Roberts, has been found floating id the water at Ooogee. He has a brother m New Zealand, February 26 The Warrimoo, which left yesterday, has one thousand tons o£ sugar for Vancouver. Adelaide, February 25 Ward has been committed for trial for the murder of an Indian. Sid, Oavill won the 500 yds Inter colonial Swimming Ohainpionßhip) time Turin 22sec.

OBITUARY.

Waited Press Association—By Electrio UJelegraph—Copyright London, February 25 The death is announced of Baron Renter, aged eighty-three years.

The Bulgaria.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right London, February 25. The Bulgaria was rudderless for nineteen days. By marvellous pluck the crew repaired the damage, and the vessel reached the .Azores without assistance. Only one of the crew was lost, The vessel was re-insured on the day of her arrival at 95 guineas per cent.

THE SOUDAN.

The Pursuit of the Khalifa.

The Future Policy oi Great Britain

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Cairo, February 25 It is not intended to attack the Khalifa m the desert. General Hunter regards him as a nuisance, hut not dangerous. The British troops at Cairo are ready to proceed to the front if necessity arises. London, February 25 In the House of Commons, Mr John Morley moved tbe reduction of the Army vote, censuring the establish ment of a great empire m Central Africa. Mr Brodrick, Under-Secretary for War, said the Government had, at a "cost of a million regained territories which their predecessors had spent nine million m losing. Egypt was fully able to pay for the conquest of the Soudan, which would be self-supporting m five years' time. Lord Kitchener would not be debarred from advancing south if necessary. It was largely a matter oi finance. Sir Edward Grey said a southern expediton was inevitable m order to exclude other Europeans. The expansion still did not reach where Egyptian territory ended and the British must begin. Sir B. Campbell-Bannerman objected to limitless responsibility, and supported M r Morley, but said withdrawal from the position was impossible. The amendment was rejected by 167 votes to 58. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman and most of the Irish members voted with the minority. Sir Edward Grey, Lord Edmond FitzMaurice,, Mrßuxton, and twelve Liberals supported the Government. ■

THE FUNERAL OF PRESI DENT FAURE.

United Press Association—By Etoobrio Telegraph—Copyright. Paris. February 24 Among those present at M. Faure's funeral were M. Deschanel, President of the Chamber of Deputies, the Pre mier, M. Dupuy, and other prominent personages. During the procession, M. Deroulede seized the bridle of the charger ridden by General Roget, and exclaimed, " The moment for action has arrived ; march to the Elysee." Koget replied, "No humbug." Subsequently M. De roulede and M. Marcel Hubert forced an entrance into the Neuilly Barracks, and refusing to leave were arrested. In accordance with the order of M. Dupuy, M. Millevoye was also arrested for creating a disturbance. These inci dents caused some amusement m Paris. M. Deroulede fears he will be tried by the Senate, adjudicating as a High Oourt. M, Deroulede and M. Marcel Hubert wildly cheered the generals during the funeral procession, but failed m their object ef raising a demonstra tion. February 25 M. Delourede has admitted to the police that he intended to incite in surrection during M. Faure's funeral, and substitute a plebiscitary for the republic. The Chamber of Deputies has au thorised the prosecution of MM. De roulede and Marcel Hubert.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright, HobarTj February 25 A special session of Parliament will 'be held to consider the Commonwealth Bill as soon as the New South Wales Parliament has adopted the measure.

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Is 6d H ALL WOOL FANCVT COSTUME CLOTH, 2a 4d, 2s 6d, 3s 3d, now Is * HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2*, now I*l FBISE { INSURANCE } J^l*^l3 ALL WOOL SERGES (Jreen only) ... 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS H& We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we bare com- -nRFSS TWEED Winter Weights la 6d now 10M dieted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Guatomers 8 1 WJUiD, Winter Weights, is Ud, now ... to the extent of 10s or over, IWKED DRESS LENGTHS, 24s 6<l, 283 6d, 34s 6d, now ... los6i, A FBEE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, 50 BINGtB DRESSESj mMf 15a 63> 203f all ab ... J* 6d ' til which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now • Is 31 renewed at our Stores •. thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered SEarDSSS^! 'JS'uA^-.hTw^ffsSaßfhuStt"" ■" inwoomumaß™ i.« COSTS THE CUSTOMS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. MAW NiVY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8d W. do not m.kea.y advanced our Prloea b> p,y foe thb, tnt .Ml continue to BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2, 3d, 2i 6d, 2, 9d,[row|loH,l.U , gire to all alike THE BEST VALU*S AT BOTTOM PBICBS IB EV^KTTJ^OIiFinyRTMME^rm STOCK. ■ Buy y>ur Goods where you can geb your Insurance for Nothing. If m.»y b* handy *h»n you lewl expect it. If it costs you nothing you might lYlAHlllito I til UkrAlll IllCllr m wnil have tbafc thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance. Company, and a)! fu ther particulars on application to . ...... on 36in Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4|d JOHN \)nH (X UO, Unbleached Tabliogs „ „ Is, la 4d, Is 8d UVUn VIUI c* Ul/r 68In Heavy White Sheeting , » 8d 801n Heavy White Sheeting „  . 9|d ~m**mm~~m~m~-.~~--m-m.<«mm'-m ■' '■ -■— ■ni.i.i., 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffetiinga   4d _._ -IT* Heavy Art Serges, 2 S 9d, 3s 6d „ „ la lid, 2s 61 Hams and Bacon. Z :. ',; SU Wj A Grand Line Dark Prints „ „ 3*^ nnro DPI IO AMfi UAM9 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Crepons  >, 4|d OlUtO) huLLOj AINU HAllla' 20 pieces wide width good patterns Flannellette „ „ 3jtd „,., , . t . 811 , , 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good Thi is VKRY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firsb prize^t the recanfc v patterns „ „ IJd Showß in Chtisichurch and Tiraaru. 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc  ,j 51 JOHN ORR <& GO. _:o:_ Millinery and Mantle Department v vi We have a lofe °f Odd Knes m this De P artirenfc»which we must setirid •^ Vrf °f* ew on^ are §°lven» ng much too numeroua to particularise, 'Wl'JMjjMßßgj £%& 30 dozen Ladleß' Calico Underclothing at abonb half price! *"*=;:<^__/' Mlfvift 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3s 6i, now la 6d "■"^Tfi/Vt/. V^ 1:s'^ 11 dozen Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2a lid, 3a 6d, now lOJd, Is 6d -s Ifa" f I Ira 'Is^. 3k deaen Infants' San Hats and Bonnets, 3s 6d, now Is 113 '■^T^ui I W.^-V 65 I'adiea' Blouses 8 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, la lid, 2s lid T^*W\TikM%?'®& t 12 dozen Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now 3|d >fc.^'ll^^r r% 20 Ladies' liain-proof Cloaks, 50a, all at 8s 6d ffc -"^cW^S % Oddments in Wings, Flowera, and Ribbons at quarter pric). 10 CLOTHING & MERCERY Mara villa Garden Teas. .. \O/ """ 1T  .  TT .. . . , XT Job Line 20 dozen Men's Ootton Shirts, 2s lid, now Is 6 i Purvryure hy Appointment to Her Majesty a Hoeprtals, Army and Navy. 6 dojsen Men>B Dark Union Sh}r% 4s 6d> now 2a 9d 4^ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2a 9d 'JIiKSE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from " Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now Is 6d Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3a 6d, now la lid ihi-ir Gardens in Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals Men's White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2a 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 'or PUIUIY. STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them 20 dozen Men's Knit) Socks, oar Is line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suit s at 20s off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38s 6d, now 253 6d inUKinQQ/fiP/t W Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7s 6d (JUnll Ufin 06 UU. f 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25s 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all ab 15sJ6d SOLE AGIJSTS. 9 Men's Black Worsted Coata and Ve^ts, all at 17s 6d _ 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Oord Trousers, 10a 6d forced '*~"-^"';*----~^ "" -——~ ————— ----------- 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Oord Tronsers,|4s 9d ,-n. £. 1 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28s 6d fellff&r lOr Jaill, 403 yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3a, now 2s o 2CO yards Heavy Twsed, Is 31 120 yards Heavy Tweed, doublegwidtb, 4s 6d, nowJ3a 3d. WE Guarantee the Pure Cane BUGAE of the HighestjQuaiity, and^especfally Suitable for Jam making. •JOHN ORR & CO., hmmm MITCHELL AND TURNEB