Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1899. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

The forecast of the Queen's speech j which reached us by cabie on February 7 is not indicative of anything very stirring likely to occur during the present session of the Imperial Parlia ment. Yet how different that forecast might have been had the stupendous preparations for war, that have been made during the kst few months by the British authorities, required by circumstances to have been put to the test. We gather from the opening of the speech that reference was made to the pacific relations now existing between the Home Government and foreign countries. Yet how much does this quiet reference cover? To the student of the course of public events, who has kept himself abreast of current imperial history, it recalls the states manship of the men at present at the head of the affairs of the empire. It revives memories of "that splendid isolation" which was so lately the position of Great Britain, and out of which she came with colors flying and drums beating, and those with whom she might easily have been at war, if not closer friends, at least not anxious to engage m war with her. It recalls the firmness of Lord Salisbury and his colleagues, who, when apparently menaced by the whole world, took the attitude of the Knight of Snowdown when faced by Roderick Dhu and clansmen, " Come one, come all, this rock shall fly from its firm base as soon f," And that attitude appealed to Europe's consciousness of the strength that lay behind the word of the old and tried statesman and diplomatist. The quiet and modest reference to '* pacific relations," also reminds us that the air has hardly yet ceased palpitating from the electric charge of the B'aahoda incident, over which France bad to climb down from high ground im pulsively but injudiciously taken, and that climbing dowa virtually gave to Great Britain a free hand and full power m Kgypt. Here agaia came m the c firm and decided policy of the Salisbury administration. Jingoistic, some people might call it, but it is the policy that has kept the nation at peace, and possible enemies m check and m their place. There were those who savilled much over the situation m China, but after all has been said and done, we find that Britain has held her own m China, and maintained the great principle of the "open door" when she contended for, Here the simple and modest reference covers also the diplomatic but kindly word spoken over the Spanish- American war—a word which spoke encouragement to the Americans and went far to cement the ties of blood and kindred among the English-speak ing races of the world, and at the same time gave the nations of Europe to understand the kind of foe that might b© ranged against them should they have any desire to take a hand m the game played out to the end In Ouba and the Philippines. The success of Lord Kitchener's troops at Omdurman is noted, on which subject we must, , howeyer, deny the writing of much that it would be pleasure to pen ? After a " sympathetic reference to the Czar's peaes conference," the forecast indicates a large programme of im pcrtant domestic legislation, and closes with the significant remark that it is not; intended to make any increases m the army or navy. This indicates the satisfaction of the powers that be with the situation, and their belief that war is bo far oft that any immediate in crease of armament, at least m the matter of men, would be an extrava gance not warranted by the circum stances. The Times tells us the Go vernment programme is colorless and tame, ajjd that a tranquil session may be expected. After tb!e year of excite ment and tension that has just been gone through, it may be pre sumed that the country will fer vently hope that the Times' expectation of tranquillity will be realised.

Local and General.

Commercial news and " JJotes from the uplands " appears on our fourth page. Literary Society.—The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance of members, and the President (Mr F. Cooper) occupied the chair. The programme for the evening took the form of a keen elocution contest for the junior members of the Sooiety.and (Srstplace fell to Mr P. Hanra han for his recital of lf Midhael IJwyer." Mr Hanrahan therefore won the President's trophy. After the singing of a few songa by members, a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close. Land Pirates.—The steamer Taiyuan, from China {says tha Sydney Morning Herald of 27th ulb.), brings news of a desperate piratical attack at Hanoi, m which ive men were killed and six were wounded. The pirates attacked the town of Hanoi on the night of the sth ulb. They comprised a band of Annamite robbers and pirates, and came across from Soutay. On the road they killed a postal delivery coolie to pre vent h>m carrying the news of their approach aheaa. Several smaller villages were attacked and pillaged. In Hanoi, which is a considerable place, they were confronted by native and foreigft forces before any very eerioua damage w^a done, though four persons were killed and six others wounded during the conflict. Thn band numbered about 300 armed men. The French colonial 'authorities at Tonkin are blamed for not I taking precautions to arrest the desperadoes before t'aey ruaobeii Haaoj,

Licensing. —At the Courthouse this morning, a temporary transfer of the license of the Wimlow Hotel was granted to Mr Cusiick, from the present holder, Mr P. Keller. Property m Wellington.—The rate able value of the city of Wellington for the year (says a Press Association message) is £416,000, being an increase of £19,880 over that of lasb year. Railway Dining Oars. — The Dunedin | Star Bfcatts that Government have decided to build three dining cars, to be used on the express between Ghriatchurch and Dunedin. —Press Association telegram. | The Syallabus m the Public Schools —The Obago Education Board has agreed to take steps to obtain a conference of Edu cation Boards to discuss the subject of alterations and amendments on the present syllabus. i Fairfield Freezing Wobks.—By the Rakaia there was brought from London for the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's Works, Fairfield, a large boiler, weighing twenty tons. This was lifbed by means of two special derricks under the direction of Mi? Putman, the New Zealand Shipping Company's stevedore, and sent on to th? works by special train. Grain for the Home Market —A Press Association telegram from Dunedin has the following:—The Hon. J. M'Kenzie states with reference to the report that the Go vernment intend chartering steamers to carry the surplus grain to the Home market, that the matter is not ripe yet, but he hopes m a few days to be able to make an announcement. Longbeaoh Road.—Some time ago the roadside between Griffith's corner and Ashton School was ploughed up, and lef b m an unfinished state, to the inconvenience of the travelling public, who at this time of year have been used to driving m the soft roadside, instead of on the hard metal. Many have been the enquiriea as to whether the atrip m question is intended for a crop of turnips, or whether it ia intended to try an experimental irrigation farm. A New Fire Alarm.'—The automatic fire alarm patented by Mr Charles May, of the Dunedin Telegraph office, has excited much attention m Wellington, where it has been exhibited. The alarm consists of a sensi tive wire connected with ac electric magnet and a Morse transmitter. Any dangerous increase of temperature m the room will at i once cause an alatm to be given to the Fire Brigade and indicate on a board on a pro minent position outside the building the exact seat of the fire. This indicator will also show how the fire is spreading. The indicators can be multiplied, and m hotels and other large buildings an alarm gong can be automatically sounded. Captain Mitchell, of the Dunedin Fire Brigade, considers that the invention would sound an alarm thirteen minutes quicker than any existing auto matic alarm m use. A syndicate has taken up the invention, of which more ia likely to be heard shortly,. Electric Trams.—Professor Shelton, of Brisbane, who has recently revisited the United States, says:—"The mosb wonder ful thing m industrial life m America to-day is the universal extension of electric trams from cicy to village and from village to ham let, far aud near. For instance, I happened to be m a town of considerable Bias, and wished to visit another city sixteen miles distant. I asked bho hotel proprietor about the trains, and he said, ' You don't need a train ; the Btreet car leaves m front of the hotel every half-hour for that place.' So I bought a return ticket for exactly Is 3d, and was whisked across country by the electric tram at a speed and accuracy that enable them to compete successfully with the rail ways. At my old home m Central Michi gan I found them just completing the link m m the line of trams which connects this small place with Detroit, eighty miles distant. Wherever you go you cross electric tram lines. This development is having a wide and far-reaching influence upon business m general. The small villages and little ; suburban places suffer terribly from the convenience the trams afford the shopper m reaching the great centres of trade. People now, instead of buying at the local store, tafce the tram, and go into the city and pur chase their supplies at the great department stores, where everything can be had." Discovery m Science. — A discovery which would be of the utmost importance for the curing of infectious diseases is said j to have been made (says a contemporary) by ! the two German scientists, Professor | Emmerich and Dr fooewe, of Munich. The ! report of it received runs ass follows j—ln many eases bacilli, though m suitable soil, cease to develop, their development depend ing on a special material (a ferment), which is produced by the bacilli themselves, and which at last dissolves them. Some nf these ferments, for instance that of bacilli pyoeyaneuß, dissolve not only their own bacilli, but also m part other species of bacilli which produce disease. As Drs Emmerich and Loewe found m their experi ments, the bacilli of anthrax, typhus, cholera, diphtheria, and the plague are dissolved by a fermented solution of pyocy aneus. For example, m a" tew hours mbre than 30,000,000 of pTague bacilli were com pletely dissolved and killed by one centi metre of that solution, a result which should cause experiments to be made m India, first of all with animals. Iheae savants have succeeded m preparing this effective ferment m a form rendering it suitable for purposes of inoculation, at least experiments en rabbitsi and guinea pigs have been completely successful. But ib will be well to be oautious m one's Judgment of this most promising news, as at present only laboratory experiments have been made. Auckland Items.—The Press Association agent at Auckland telegraphed last night the following items of news s— Bobert Beattie, charged at GoromandeJ, with Bteal ing retorted gold to the value of £148, the property of some person tinknown, was com- ; mitted for trial.—Tho exhibition, at the wish of the exhibitors, is to be kept open till the end of February.-?- James Motion, eldest son of the late Mr Motion, a member of the Board of Edugation, was accidentally shot dead at Pokeao. There are no details.— A little girl named Heading, aged eight, while bathing m a creek near Whangarei, got out of her depth. No one was able to save her.—George F. Porter, was committed fos? trial i*t Dargaviile tra a charge of false pretences and two of forgery,—The Auok. land police stables were burned down at three o'clock on Wednesday mornning. One horse was burned to death, a second got out, but was so badly injured that jt fead to be des troyed. 'The f|re is a mystery.—-A railway accident to tile goods train at Buckland occurred late last night. AH that is known, owing to the retioenpo of the rail way authori ties, is that it was the down train to Auck land, and that it had got up a bank, and when the first half was near the top the coupling or front of & waggon gave way. The balance of the train ran down the grade into & section of the train left below. It is said that one of the waggons was smashed, I two or three damaged, and a portion of the ' trail} derailed, IpENTijj'YiJsq a PmgoNijß,-?Th,e process of identifying a man named Bennett, charged with obtaining money under false pretences, waa not carried out without Home consider able trouble m the Wellington Magistrate's Court (says the New Zealand limes-) Detec tive Broberg, who had arrested the man, was not able to be present, and Detective Nixon had to do duty m his stead. Firat he produced the Police Gazette, giving a descrip tion of the man, and proceeded to read therefrom* The accused, Jjowaver, objected to that method of identification, apd/ some further means had to be adopted. Accord ingly Detective Nixon produced the portrait gallery, kepi for such purposes m the police station, and finding the one which purported to be that of accused, read aloud the accompanying letterpress. As a clincher, he went up to the accused m the dock, turned up his coat sleeve, and disclosed to view certain tattoo marks, which, the description said, were to be found on the forearm of the man accused was suepeoted of being. " I'm satisfied about the detectives," said the man. The Bench said they were satisfied about the accused, and remanded him to Palmers ton North, where the offence was alleged to have beep committed. It is singular th&fe the ac cused went into the'police * station lor the purpose of giving the detectives information about a certain criminal, and on making known his own name, Detective Broberg re membered the imfoirmanfc himself waa ♦• wanted" Bennett w»s agoordingly de» tamed. Truly, virtue briogefcfr it« own re« wwrd | j

Accident to Me Bolleston. —The flonj W. Rolleston mefc with an accident on Monday laab, which occasioned his friends some i nxi 3ty. He was riding a pony through his harvest paddocka at Bangitata, when his nnunt plunged and threw him Ib was thought that he had sustained a fracture of a rib, but on the arrival of Dr Hayes, who was at once sent for, ib was fouud that no bonea were broken, but that some of the back muscles had been severely strained. Mr Boileafon, although suffering some pain, is m a fair way to recovery: The Late Mr Habeks's Post — Currency has been given m Chriatchurch during the past two or three days to a statement to the effect that Mr C. E. Bevau-Brown, headmaster of the Boys' High Sahool, is to succeed the late Rev. W. J. Habens as Secretary to the Education Department and Inspector-General of Schools. We (Press) are able to say, on the authority of Mr Bevan-Brown himself, that this is erroneous. He was offered the position by the Minister but did not see his way to accept it—a cir cumstance whiuh all well-wishers of the Boys' High School will agree is matter for congratulation. Swimming—A meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club Committee was held last night—Mr Jesson, the treasurer, m the chair. Present—Messrs Braddell, Smith, Thomas, Miller, and the secretary (W. McKinney). The treasurer reported that there was now a balance of £5 from the previous race meetings, and after some discussion it was decided that a sub-com mittee consisting of the officials be appointed to arrange for some club races about the beginning of March, at whioh races the second race for the School Championship Cup (Mr Thomas') will be swum. Corres pondance was read from other clubs and ordinary routine business gone through. New Cycle Establishment.—The in creasing popularity of the bicycle m the Ashburton district is evidenced by the addition of a branch of the well-known firm of Oates, Lowby & Co., makers of the Zealandia and Atalanta cycles, who have leased a shop m the Jubilee Buildings m Burnett street, and fitted the same m a thoroughly up-to-date manner. The estab lishment is under the management of Mr ' W. A. Schwartz, whoisathoroughly practical man.and has had an extended experience m Christchurch, Australia, and England. As the firm have a wide reputation for first class work and are the largest manufacturers of cycles m Australasia, it is apparent they will command a large share of patronage. 2 100

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tfc« opinions expressed by our correspondents)

INTEMPERANCE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir.—l have read some remarkable pro ductiona m "temperance newspapers," and m " temperance columns," but the article m the " temperance" column of your paper on the 11th instant beats them all. The language employed is not fit to be published m a respectable paper, and I am surprised you should have admitted such vulgar and indecent statements into your columns. If I did not know you are not m sympathy with such disgusting rant I would order you to take my name off your list of subscribers. But I trust you will exercise some control over your temperance editor m futuie.—l am, etc., Decency. [We have made ib clear to the editor of the Temperance and Social Column and the public that we are not responsible for what appears therein. All the same we should not have admitted the article m question had we read it before it appeared m this paper.—£p ]

THE CITY CHILDREN.

TO THE EDITOR. Sia, —Your article on the childishness of a certain section of the Borough Council was meigiful indeed, if all I hear he true. I have heard it stated that one of those Councillors who attended the Monday night "fizz'e" was good enough to make use of somewhat strong language and state that it was intended to put the Mayor "m his place," for daring to ask that a meeting should be adjourned to a date when he oouid be present. I have heard other echoes from that meeting of the disappointed ones, which perhaps would explain why none of thoee "gentlemen" j were present at the meeting on Friday. ' Those echoes are to the effect that, those who were absent from that Monday's fizzle < would have the pleasure of holding a similarly barren one on their own account next time, the disappointed ones went inside to fix [ a date for the next meeting—a meeting they had no intention of attending. If there is any truth m what I have quoted above, I should say there are some members of the Council who ought to pray " Save us from our friends."—l am, etc.. Fencer.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric [Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, February 15 ' There is a prospect of the difficulty between the New South VVales Cricket Association and IVlajor Wardill being settled, and the mate}! 1 played at Sydney. Major Wardill writes to Sydney to-day to re-open the negotiations,

The New Zealand Tour.

Melbourne, February 15 The Victorian team to play against) the New Zsalanders on Friday will consist of Layer, Stukey, McMichael, McAlister, Graham, Worrall, Honeyboae, Murray, Armstrong, Wilson, and Tarrant. It is a strong batting contingent, but weak m bowling. The New ZealwdeTS arrived after « fine passage, and spent) this afternoon at the nets. Judging^by their practice per* formance, their weak point will probably be found m the lack of knowledge of " off theory" ffprfr ■■ * '•'

THE STARBOROUGH SALE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph IfiJkiiEia*, Sebruary 1§ The sale of Hye stock'and implements on the Starborough estate (to be offered by Government for close settlement next month) commenced to-day. There waa a large attendance of buyers, inoluding pasfcoralists from outside, principally Canterbury. About 40,000 sheep, comprising the whole of Starborough'a reputed flock, were dis posed of at first-class prices. It is estimated they averaged over 10s a head. Among halfbred wethers were some that brought up to 123 7d, ewes 12a 2d, lambs 8s 3d, three quarterbred wethers lie 9d, ewes to 10s 9d, lambs t>3 Bd, merino ewes lls $d. Among stud sheep, which went mostly to looal buyers, Lincoln rams fetohed4Bsand 535. Flock sheep were purchased chiefly by Canterbury dealers, including Messrs Tosswill, Olarkson, Latter and Starkey, Draught horses brought up to £40. cows to £4 7s 6d.

News in Brief.

Brqs. haye furfchef reduced b,esfc roller (lour and farmers and station holders would be wise tp buy their winter supply from then} at once ac the prices are as low as they have ever been, Misa Verooe announoes the resumption of her duties as a teacher of piano and singing ab an early date, Her sphere of work ia m the Rakaia, Ohertsey, and adjacent districts, and she makes a specialty of giving her pupils a solid grounding m the important points of oorreot position and fingering; She also prepares pupils for theoretical and practical examinations. Her permanent address will be advertised m nexb issue.

I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a million ways, but sweetest of all is added to diamond jubilee tea,—Shearman Bros., Agent*; ' : •'He was a bold man" that first) ate the oyster, 16 requires courage to drink blended teas, piawoko .jubilisb is pure, mountain grown, unblended, unadulterated *nd tra< t»mp?r«4 witb,—Bae»waoßro» (| Agtsfai*

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By EleotrJo Selegraph— Copyright

London, February 14 Commander R G. O. Tupper, of the Naval lutßlligence Department, has been appointed commander of H.M.S. Pylades, which was recently re com missioned for a further term on the Australian station. Miss Ada Oroasley has been engaged for twenty Albani concerts during the coming autumn, and similarly by Madame Patti for 1900. - A British syndicate has secured a concession for the construction of the Oanton-Hankau railway. Berlin, February 15 General Yon Gossier, Minister for War, m explaining tTie Bill for increas ed the German ari »y before the Budget Committee, said the French army equalled that of Germany, while Russia was energetically perfecting hers. The Bill, if passed, would assure peace for years. The committee agreed to fix the strength of the infaDtry at 625 battalions as a peace footing^ Adelaide, February 15 Mr Le Hunt, the new Governor of New Guinea, hag arrifed here. Hobart, February 15 The fire m the Magnet mine has been subdued, and the damage is not serious.

THE BLIZZARD IN AMERICA.

United Press Association--By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright New York, February 14 Many schools throughout America are closed, the children being unable to face the cold and snowdrifts. The operatives remain m many of the factories, which are warmer than their own houses. February 15 One hundred thousand people are m a starving condition m New York. 'The orange and. fruit crops of the southern States have been ruined. The blizzard has abated.

TEE WAR IN THE PHILIP PINES.

United Preßs Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Hong Kong, February 15 Later details show that the British, American, and German consulates m Iloilo were burned. The losses of the Filipinos were nofc as severe as at firat reported. Washington, February 15 The German Government has offici cially denied the rumoured sale of German arms to the Filipinos. Before the Senate finally adopted, by 26 votes to 22, Senator MeHenry's resolutions with reference to the Philippines, Senator Hoar denounced them as infamous, and said they favored the Louisiana sugar planters; Only a heart of stone would not recognise Aquinaldo's remarkable appeal.

QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Brisbane, February 15 Parliament has been dissolved. The new Parliament is summoned for May 2. Mr Dickaon, the Premier, has issued a manifesto to the electors. He warmly advocates Federation as the foremost and most important question of the day. He appeals to the people to keep free from party influence or sectional politics, and treat the question on a broad rational basis. He strongly recommonds them to accept the amended Bill. If the other colonies accept it, Queensland cannot stand out. &.s soon as it is accepted by New; South "Wales he will submit it to the Queensland Parliament and people.

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign

United Presi By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright!

(Received Wafeapuaka Feb. 16, 9.30 a.m. I Gtjaeotan Office, 10.13 a.m

I The Storm m the Atlantic.

New Yoke, February 15 Several great Atlantic liners have j reached New York five days late, I They report terrible weather. London, February 15 The search for the missing steamers Pavonia and Bulgaria so far has proved fruitless.

The Nile Question,

Tig J-i%ies says that if France receives equal rights of egress on the Nile she ought to allow England and Egypt an outlet on the Übaysi river to the French Congo.

The Trans-lJasi>iau Railway.

St. Petersburg, February 15 Russia is accelerating the construc tion of the Trans-Caspian railway to Bandare-al-Abbas on the Persian Gulf,

The Plague.

Calcutta, February 15 The plague mortality is increasing m the Bombay province, but out of 7000 inoculated m Mazogen there wag only one death. . -i^ The plague panic prevails m South Kolas gold fields. Two thousand five hundred coolies bolted, Received Wakapuaka Feb. 16, 10.15 a.m, Guardian Office 10 53 a-m

Count Tolstoi on the Peace Conference.

LoNcpw, February lli Qqunt Tolstoi, interviewed "ia reference to the Gear's peace conference on behalf of the Daily Gkronicle s expressed an opinion that il was a conference of hypocritical powers, which were mutually distrustful, and would be helpless m view of existing international armaments. If the armaments of the nations are capable for the time being of equalisation or reduction, why should arrangements not be made for an indefinite period ? Anglo-French Situation, Tims, February 15 In a letter dealing with the Anglo- French situation, written by Sir Henry Qampbeli-B&nnerman and published m the Figaro, he says that nothing oau divide us as nations and anticipates » aettlemest of outstanding iamei Mtitfaotofy to both couaUie*,

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OHUROH SERVIOES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Aahburton. THURSDAY, afc 7.30 p.m. — Teachers' Bib.c Ciass, FRIDAY, at 7.30 p.m.—Short Service with Address ; 8.15 p.m.—Choir Prac- 1 tice, FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT—{Feb 19) ; 11 a m — Matins, Litany and Sermon. Subject: Christ tho Unparalleled m Human Hiatory. 2 30 p m — Children's Service and Cate chising. 3.30 p m—ritoly Baptism. 650 prn—Evensong and Sermon, Sub ject : •' The necessity of Religion." During Lent the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe M.A., will give three courses of specia addresses:—Fridays, at 7.30 p.m —"From : death unto Life"; Sundays, at 11 a.m.— " Some teachings of the Christian faith " ; 630 p.m.-- 1' Some questions for Lent,"



MITCHELL & TURNER. A S Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Aehburtoa, 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 1 undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that our whole I Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. ■ ■"■'■'■ — :o: DEESS 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 6sd ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE Is 6d ALL WOOL FANGS" COSTUME CLOTH, 2a 4d, 2a 6d, 3s 3d, how la HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2 i, now Is ALL WOOL SERGES preen only) , fM 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS 9&d DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, Is 6d, now 10§d IWKED DRESS LENGTHS, 24a 61, 28 d 6d, 34s 6d, now ... 10s 6*. 12s 6d, 15s 6d 60 SINGLE DRESSES, 12s 6d, 15s 6i, 20s, all ab ... ... 6a 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2j, now Is 3i ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES Is 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8i BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2 3 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 91, now|loH Is 23, Is 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT 36in Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4iM Unbleached Tabliogs ... „ „ Is, Is 4d, Is 8d 68ln Heavy White Sheeting ... ... ... „ „ 81 80in Heavy White Sheeting „ „ 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffenlngs   4i Heavy Art Serges, 2d 9i. 3a 6d ... ... ... „ „ la lid, 2s 61 Large Size Bush Rugs, Bj9J „  6i 9i Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, la ... ...   B^d A Grand Line Dark Prints ,   3§d 50 pieces Blonse Mualins and Crepona   4|d 20 pieces wide width good pabterns Fiatmellefcta   3jd 6 pieces Flannellotte Skirtings, heavy and goad patterns   I£d 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gownp, etc  ,» 51 Millinery and Mantle Department 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 doz.-n Ladies' Calico Underclothing at about half price 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3a 6d, now la 6d 11 dozen Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, now 10|d, Is 6d 3£ dizm Infants' Sun Hats and Bonnes, 3s 6d. now Is 113. 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now If, lg lid, 2s lid 32 dozen Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now" 3£d gO Ladies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50a, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flpwers, and Ribbons at quarter price, CLOTHING & MERCERY \°) Job Line 20 dozen Men's Oofcton Shirts, §b lid, now Is 6d 5 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirte, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d 4^ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2* 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now la 8d Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3s 6d, now Is lid Men's White Merino Underpants, 4i 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is gO do^en Men's Knib Socks, our Is line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20s off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38s 6d, now 25* 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Ovsr.coats (2) from 7« 6d 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25i 6d 15 Men'a Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all ab 153 6d d Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17s fid 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d for 7C6d 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4a 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28a 6d 40) yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 93, 3s, now 2s 200 yards Heavy Tweed, Is 3i JL2O yards Heavy Tweed, double width, 4s 6d, now 3s Sh MITCHELL AND TIMER a



JDONAGrIiY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WBIPS, HAY FORKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOR MASSEY-HARRIS AND MoOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Lets than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harveat Field at Lowest Vrioes. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IB by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashburtou, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m oar Windows JOHN ORR k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES>nd SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm m Rew Zealand, we feel confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense $book m these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 per cent oalow ordinary prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BOTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prioes at JOHN ORR & CO. ASON'S JARS S JaM JaRS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BR V.SS PRESERVING PANS. I 3?of many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN ORR & CO. b-« ee {INSUEANCE} ™» / W@ bog to announce to the people of Aahburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with ua to keep covered against accident; for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beaufcy of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance m our Prices to pay for this, bat still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where yoa can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when yoa least expect Ib. If it costs you nothing yoa might as well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- Thi 1- is VEBY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the recent Shows m Chrisc church and Timara. JOHN ORR & Co. Marayilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitali?, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to aa by the Growers from their Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits, Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the Pare Cane BUG A X of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., |ASHBUB ION,