SECOND EDITION

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EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for July,

BUN,

Commercial.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

Uoiiied Press Association-By Eleobric

Telegraph

London, July 5

The wheat market) ia quiet and steady. American orop reports are improving. Car goes are neglected. New South Wales par cels, prompt steamer delivery, 30s 6d. At the London wool sales prices were firmer all round. The fifth series of sales will open on Oct. 9, and will be limited to 250,000 bales. There will be no other salt* this year. The announcement has hardened the market. French buyers are operating moie freely in merinos. The abandonment of the sixth series of wool sales has had the effecb of restoring con fidence and strengthening the market. London, July 6 At the wool sales better business was done. All classes are firm.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 9, 1900. TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

The subject of technical education, which haß been continually brought before the people of this country by writers in the press, and even by members of the Legislature, is just now under consideration by some of our fellow-citizens interested in the future welfare of the rising generation A meeting of these gentlemen took place a few days ago, and a committee was appointed to ascertain how many students might be expected to avail themselves of classes for imparting technical instruction, should arrange ments be made to hold them in Ashburton. It is understood that a report will be brought up at a second meeting of the promoters that is con vened for to-morrow (Tuesday) even ing. Apart from all considerations as to the public policy or economic aspect of this question, concerning which some difference of opinion exists, the promoters of this movement here, as elsewhere, are entitled to the entire sympathy of

the public in their philanthropic endeavours to bern fit the risinaf genera tion, in every way in t.h&ir power. There can be no doubt, whatever, that the establish men b of technicil classes in Ashburton would be of great ad vantage to the young people of this community. They would secure at least an introduction to the useful arts of it'e, and would therefore be better able to select an occupation suited to them, and thus perhaps prevent the nrsfits that are so common in life. If, however, the proposal had no other claims than that it promises to provide thj young people of this town, with useful employment for some portion of their spare time, it would certainly be entitled to our approbation and sup port. Ik fore disposing of this portion of the Bubject, we may express our unqualified approval of the efforts which were made some year or 10 ago in the same direction, whan cookery classes referred to abovp, were carried on in the Bore ugh school tinder the management of a Committee of citi zens. An expert wit brought from Ohristehnrch every Saturday, and valuable instruction was given to nil who attended the {classes. But when the novelty wore off, the atten dance dwindled away, and the natural! decline of funds compelled the aban-* donment of that attempt to benefit the whole town, For nobody can deny that teaching the theory and practice of how to prepare food properly, is a distinct benefit to mankind in general, and is no menace to the interests of any section of workers. With regard to the work proposed to be undertaken, it may be as well to clear up some misconceptions that have arisen con cerning the aims of the promoters, which we assume to be similar to those of other organisations for imparting technical instruction in different parts of this colony. The Dunedin Technical Classes Association puts the case briefly aa follows *:—" To organise a scheme of evening classes which will enable you.hs engaged during the day to continue their education, and in due time, if possible, to take advantage of the higher instruction provided by the University of Ofcago." In making its arrangements the Committee has kept in view the necessity of providing instruction of a practical kind, such as will be likely to make those who join the classes, more intelligent and more efficient workmen. Most of the subjects prescribed for the literary and commerc ial course, which are nine in number, are now included in the curriculum of our secondary schools; while the tcien 1 tific and technical course consists of the following:—Arithmetic, Euclid and Algebra, Mechanics, Mechanical En* gineering, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Cooking and Domestic Economy, Car pentry and Joinery, "Wood Carving, Plumbing, Dressmaking, Photography. We notice that the synopsis of the subjects provides for thoroughly imparting a theoretical knowledge of the principles of the various branches dealt with, and sufficient practical work to illustrate them. It is evident, therefore, that technical classes con ducted on the lines indicated deserve the warmest support of the people of the colony, and, therefore, of this com munity. As we are anxious to encourage the laudable efforts of those of our citizens who are moving in this matter, we publish in another column an excellent contributed article dealing with technical classes.

Local and General.

• # * Interesting reading matter will be found on the firab and fourth pages of this issue.

A Recobd Yibld—Mr Alfred Harrison has received the following wire from Dune din !—Electric obtained ij*l234 cuiees, a record.

Illuminated Adubkss—Ths illuminated address presented to capta;n A A Fooks, late of the Ashburton Fira Brigade, was on view at Mr F. Fook'a jhop on Saturday evening.

Technical Classes—A meeting of the promoters of the proposal to establish technical daises in Ashburton, ii convened for to-morrow evening, at 8 p.m.

Large Tubkbs—Mr Robert Miller, of Wicoh more, has brought in some more gigantic specimens of potatoes, a couple of them neighing over ten lbs« It) would be worth seeing » dozen of these monsters together, representing about on* owte.

Inquest,—The verdict) ab the inquest regarding the Aratapu burning fatality, whereby William Alfred Stansway wbb burned to death in ths lock-up, was *' Acoi dental death," No blamt was attached to the constable

A Dbowning Faxalvst. —Mr Thomas Middleton, for many yearn manager of the Ben more Station, and lately of Station Peak, was drowned while crowing the Waitaki river on Saturday. Tht river was low at the time. He was leading one horse and riding another when the accident occurred.

A 6U5 Accipkkt.—A Maori aimed Tv Maurirtre, at Tologa Bay, on Saturday afternoon (says a Pms Association telegram from Gis borne) was warming the npple of an old muzzle-loader la th* fire, when the charge in the gun exploded, and blew a hols through his htad, killing him instantane ously •

A Christian Chinaman,—dn Sunday, July 1, ia the presence of three members of the Chinese Church Session, Dunediu— Rsv. Dr. Waddell, Mr A. C. Begg, And Rev. A. Dan—with a fair congregation of Chinese and Europeans, Dr. Banaermau ordained Mr Timothy F. Loie to the elder ship of the Church. Mr Loie ia the first) Chinese thus ordained in New Zealand. He will hanceforth have a seat in Pfesbytery and Synod.

Methodist—la oonsequence of the severe indisposition of Rev. 'ihos. Fee, who was unable to take his appointments, the ser vices at Baring Square Church, on Sunday morning and evening, were c oaduoted by Rev. Samuel Burnett, of Waimate, who is on a visit to this town for a few days. The services were much appreciated by the congregations.—-Special evangelistic meet ings were commenced at the Primitive Methodist) Church on Sunday night, conducted by Rev, Raine and Mrs Payne. The mission will be continued this evening, when Rev. S Barnebb will take part in the service*

. UA.O.D Ladies' Lodqb—The usual meet ing of the Success of Ashburtoa Ladies' Lodge was held in the Templar Hall on Thursday evening, Sister H Stock, O.D in the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. The following officers were installed in their various offices by Bro R Marsden, P.D.P of th« Star of Ashburton Lodge:—O.D, Sister Gobbe, V,D, Sister L Summers, BC.D, Sister H Stock, Treasurer, Sister M McKee, Secretary, Bro D Stock, M.S, Sister Kilgour, CD Bards, Sisters Gourdie, and V.O.D Bards, Sisters Aslett, I.G, Sister Stribbling, O.G, Sister Price. It was decided that as Thursday evening seemed to be au inconvenient night for the members to attend, the Lodge meetings would be held on Tuesday evenings. One candidate was proposed for membership. Bro Marsden, on behalf of the Ladies' Lodge, presented Sister L Summers with a hand aomely framed diploma, she having won the prize for proposing most candidates for the! half year: Several of the members of the Star of Aehburton Lodge were present, and after the ordinary buiineßß was dealt with the memberi of both Lodges sat down to an ample supper provided by the ladies, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

t Personal—We regret fto hear that Mr . D. M&cdou&ld, late of Geraldine, is seriously { ill with it fltarnation of the laogs at his | hoir.enr&r Medbury.—We ftlsoiregre*} to learn

; that Mr Wro. Claridge, who was recently ' severely kicked by a hor?e aa reported in | our c ■Imr.ns, liea in such a critical condition j'th»t very little hope is entertained for him. J Bba Encroachment.-—Some anxiety is

j beginning to be felt by property owners ou j Western Spit Beach, Napier, owing to the j gradual encroachment of the sea. At a • public meeting, held on Thursday, the chair

i mm &aid that during the lust few yeare the s«a hud encroached eighteen chains. The water was now within a few feet of the houses on the beach, and if a heavy nor' • westrr came up the tea would break right through the bank into the inner harbour. The water outside was about two feet higher than in the inner harbor, so that if it broke through, the consequences would be disastrous.

Oddfellowship—The nsual meeting of the Loyal Nil Despersndum Lodge of Path Grands, 1.0 O.F.j M.U., was held in the OJd Fellows' Chambers on Friday evening. The President, Mr W. Soal, P. 0., was in the chair. The secretary reported that eleven new members had been placed on the roll tioco iatt meeting. The President then held a school in the minor degre«s, ia which valuable instruction was given to members. The .advisability of establishing a distress fund for the district was discussed, and it wai decided to recommend tha district to establish such a fund, the fund! to be railed by an equal levy on all memberu. It was de cided that at next meetiDg a school bo held in th« Purple degree, when a large number of PG's are expected to be present. A very pleasant and successful meeting was brought to a close in the usual w.->y.

HOCKEY.

North v South Canterbury.

The annual hockey match between North «nd South Canterbury, which wo reported on in a former issue, ia now commented on at follows by a local enthusiast:—Lancaster Park was the scene of operations in the preßencs of a large number of spectators— ths weather being fine. Mr H. Millichamp captained for South Canterbury and Mr Cropp for North Canterbury. The bully-off started ab 3 p tn., aud duriog the first spell Nori/h Canterbury, having the wind in their favor, pressed the South team very severely, but the dashing play of the South forwards removed the pressure time after time. The first spell ended without score, bub after changing ends South Canterbury made a fresh effort, thereby creating a very fast game, in fact pressed their opponents very heavily. The Southern men had several shots shots at goal, one ball of W. Fitzgerald, of Tinwald. going through th« top of the rails. Until the call of time youth Canter bury continued this severe pressure upon their opponents. For the Southern team, whilst they all played well, the most prominent players were Fitzgeralds (3), H. Mitliohamp, D. Stock, J. Smith ; and in proof of thair efforts, a draw was the result. In consideration of the facfc that the Northern team was selected from about 200 players, out of aeven clubs, as against a selection from 30 players in the Southern clubs, the above result is eminently satisfactory for the latter. For the North Canterbury team Rankins (2),. VVaites, Strange, and Cropp were conspicuous.

Correspondence.

(We do not bold onrsesves responsible for jpinione expressed by our correspondents

CLERGYMEN'S SONS.

TO THB EDITOR.

Sir,—Yoar correspondent •• Parishioner " trots out an old bioken-winded spavin jointed ass—not Balaam's, which had some soundness of body and mind in it— where with to have a fling ab clergymen. Ihis animal ridden by " Parishioner " was gotten ages ago by slander cut of malice—so long ago that it has no ki;k left in it, though it still can bray, and is a favourite mount for light-weights of the wind bag breed of jockey•« What your correspondent states a? " a rule regarding the families cf clergy men ia simply not true, and the insinuation that the members thereof supply more than a fair proportion of the ill-bohaving or disreputable class of oitizios,, is a vile slander. There have been members of clergymei.'ij families who have disgraced themselves and the families they tprang from, bub the proportion of well-behaved and respectable citizma from such families, as proved by statistics all over the world, exceeds that of any other class.

SfOCKWHIP,

Cricket.

OX*OR© v CAMBRIDGE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Cnpyrieht. London, July 5 In the University cricket match, Oxford ■cored 503, Foster contributing 171. The totals are a record.

The South African Cable.

United Press Association—By Electrics Telegraph—Copyright!. London,, July 6 The Chambers of Commerce Con: gresa recommended the ultimate State ownership of the South African cable.

The Prince of Wales

SIPIDO FOUND fcUILTY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 6

Sipido has been found guilty on the oharge of attempting the assas»in%tion of the Prince of Wales, bob has been ac quitted on the rest of the charge. Sipido, who attempted the life of the Prince of Wales, has been liberated by the Court on the ground of mental irres ponsibility.

A Man Suffocated

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Gisboenb, July 7

An elderly man named Robert Kennie, formerly of Green Isinnd, 3bago, met with his death by aaffocation early this morning. He was living in a little two roomed cottage on Ball's Gardens, and the couch on which he was sleeping oaaght fire. He removed some of his effects, and apparently returned to beat off the fire, which he succeeded in doing, but the smoke overcame him, and he was as phyxiated. His hands and face were badly burned.

COLONIAL PRODUCE AT HOME

Mr Cameron's Report

United Press Association—B Electric Telegraph

Wblmngi* July 7

Mr Cameron reports that the pro duce quotations are satisfactory, but daring May the arrivals were small. The meat market is booming. Experi mental shipment of ducklings brought 2s 9d each. The breed and* quality were good, bat the packing might be improved. About five tons of frozen eels from Auckland and the Bluff arrived, but only a small lot sold at 4|d per Ib. The reason was that no intel ligence was ferwardei beforehand, and nobody knew anything about them, They arrived in excellent condition, and Mr Cameron thinks they would sell well if the market was proptrly prepared;. moreover, agents would not exert themselves to introduce them.

Australian Federation

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

FINALLY PASSED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright london, July 6 The Australian Commonwealth Bill has been fmally passed.

Obituary.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, July 8

MrsFi'z'erald, widow of the 1»t« Mr J B Fitzgerald, for many yean Comptroller and Auditor-General, is drad.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

The Reported Massacre at Pekin

No BeliftUe Details Became*

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 5 In the Home of Commons, Mr Brodrick stated that the Government had received no confirmation of the massacre of the British Legation at Pekin.

The Admirals are hourly expecting Japan's reply to the British communi cations relating to the sending of reinforcements to China.

Great Britain hai requested the Chinese Minister in London' to inform the Pekiu authorities that they will be held personally guilty if the Lega tions or foreigners are injured. The Viceroys have been similarly informed. The Viceroy of Nankin has issued an anti Boxer proclamation! It is reported from Berlin that Russia and Japan will each send one hundred thousand troopa to China, and Great Britain, Germany and France each 20,000 men.

Many Chinese noblemen are recruit ing Boxers in the provinces. The Chinese casualties at Tientsin totalled SCO.

Eeportci from Berlin and Vienna are to the effect that Eusßia refuses Great Britain's proposal to give Japan a mandate to restore order in China.

Colonel Hay, the American Secretary of State, has informed the Powers that America's policy in China will be to protect Americans and assist the legal Chinese Government to restore order and then withdraw.

July 6 A heavy fall has taken place in Chinese securities.

The news of the massacre at the British Legation was circulated rimnl* taneouely in Tientsin, Obefoo and Shanghai. Nothing reliable, however, has yet been received. Shanghai cir culates a horrible report of butcheries, based chiefly on mysterious hints from Chinese officials.

Berlin, July 6

A semiofficial Berlin communique implies that Germany refaeed Great Britain's request to press Russia to consent to the Japanese mandate, fearing to destroy good relations with Russia,

The Daily Mail states that owing to Yunglu and the Dowager Empress evincing a disposition to suppress the Boxer*, Prince Tuan and Eangyi left the Council, shouting •' Down with foreigners," The palace officials and populace immediately attacked the Europeans. Tuan administered opium to the Emperor and Dowager, the former dying. The latter is reported to be insane.

According to Chinese reports re ceived at Shanghai, the Boxers butchered five thousand native Chris tians at Pekin, chiefly Catholics. London, July 8 Ihe Sixteenth Bengal Lancers have been ordered to China

France has sent 4000 troops to China and a similar number will embark by July 20. General Dodds will command them.

Hon« Kong, July 7

Commander Keys, of the torpedo | destroys? Fame, captured and destroyed | a Chinese fort twelve miles from Taku, thus clearing the river as far as Tien* i tain. Admiral Seymour's wound is slight, The allies destroyed two million pounds' worth of a«*ms and ammunition in the Tientsin areenals The Government of Hongkong has declined the services of German volun teers, but is willing to employ them a» constables; The Triad, a Chinese Secret Society, is threatening to become troublesome, The Emperor of Germany has in formed the Viceroys that he will pay a thousand taels for every foreigner' rescued from Pekin M. Francois, the French Consul, who, with his party, was recently seized by the Chinese, has reached Laokai safely Hong Kong July 8

A runner who left Pekin on July 3 informed the British Consul at Shang hai that two legations were uncaptured. The Chinese troops and Boxers were greatly disheartened. Two thousand of them bed been killed, including many leaders. The Boxers declared that the foreigners have broken their mystic powers, and are afraid to approach the legation. The Russian Minister at Pekin, on June 24, tent a message that food and ammunition were slmoat exhausted.

Mr Justice Bingham's son escaped from Pekin.

There are 12,000 international troope within Tientsin, It is estimated that 50,000 are required to march to Pekin. Italy is preparing to send 7000 men to China, America's total force is 6500.

When Ton Ketteler was killed at Pekin, a British guard attempted to protect him, and killed several Chinese soldiers.

Tokio, July 6

In response to Japan'g inquiry, Russia hai left Japan full liberty to relieve foreigners at Pekin, especially since Japan la willing to act in agree* naent with the Powers, Japan will increase her contingent at Taku to 22,000.

HORSES FOR CHINA.

United Preen AMooiation—By Electric Telegraph Wellingtons Jaly 9 The Governor received an intimation from the Imperial Government that the latter deairea to buy horaeg and males for Betvioo im China, and aikiug Minister! to afford every facility in their power. The Premier replied that the New Zealand Government will reader every Militants poiiible,

THE FLOODS IN THE SOUTH

I)uormou8 Losses.

CJalted Prf»fii« Association—lly Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaku Jaly 9, 915 am This Office 10.0 a.m)

Pydnky, July 9

Report? coming to hand from the flooded distriots show that widespread devastation and enormoua losses to crops, stock and property have resulted. Goverameut it despatching bo te to the rescue. Two hun dred on<s fifiy families ara homeless. Along the Hawkesbury a number of houses were completely submerged. Thu inhabitants refuged on house to pa and tree*, and great privations were endured before they were rescued. There were many narrow escape*, but no lost of life is reported. The Murrim bidgee is in high flood. The towns of Wagga and Gundag&i are submerged. Lowes of ■took along the valley are very heavy, while hundreds of settlers are driven from thtir homes.

The Federal Convention

COMPLIMENTARY REMARKS,

United Presi Association—By Electric IDelegraph—Copyright. London, July 6

During a debate in the House of Lords on the Commonwealth Bill, lord Brasiey declared that he could bear the testimony of an eye-iritnest to the patriotism, ability, patience, mutual forbearance, and absence of party spirit which marked all the proceedings of the Federal Convention.

CABLE NEWS

United Preea Association—By Electric

Telegraph.—Copyright

Lokdoit, July 6 The Earl of Hopetoun has been created a Knight of the Thistle. New York, July 6

The Democratic Convention in America protests against Imperialism. It favours silver coinage in the ratio of 16 to 1, and expresses sympaty with the Boers,

July 8

In the Presidential campaign, Mr Bryan has been nominated for the Preiiidency and Mr Adlai Stevenson for the Vice* Presidency.

FOOTBALL.

EIMARU HIGH SCHOOL v. ASH BURTON HIGH SCHOOL.

The annual match was played at Tim am on Saturday, and after a most keenly coo tested game ended in a draw, both tides scoring three points. The local team con sisted of Hardie, Williams, Stephens, (Cap tain), Prebble, Baxter, Nell, Bonif&nfc, Col* lins", Bevel), Inglii% Watson, Stoddarb, Turner, lee, and Scaly. Stephen* won the toss imd elected to play down hill. From the first Bctum it could be aeen that the game was to bo a oloss one, for the battle ranged from end to end of the ground alter nately. Frequent rashes gave the supporters of each team plenty of -acope for voioe pro* duction, so much so that several of our small boys arrived home praatiaally speechless About fifteen minutes after play started, Revell, who had been working like a Trojtn, struggled over the line and scored a try. He took the plaea himself, but failed to improve the score. Half-time, Aehburton 3, Timaru 0. In the second spoil the Titnaru boys,, taking advantage of the peculiarities of the ground, managed to get on a ruch down hill, and Talbot getting the ball proved too heavy for the Ashburton backs and scored a splendid try, bub failed Co convert. For the rest of the spell Timaru had to play a defensive game, and had Williams been in form Ashburton should have scored several times, but the whistle blew with the acore at three each. Although Timaru played a mixed team they were heavier than Ash burton, and the splendid game played by Stephens, Burifant, and Scaly more than equalised matter?. MrSalmoad kindly took the whittle, as the referes appointed was unabla to attend. After tha game the visiting team were entertained at lunaheoa by Mr Simmers, who still seemed quits at home with his old boys. Several friends and parents took advantage of the cheap trip and had a moat enjoyable day'a outing.

Thti senior championship matohei undo* the Canterbury Rugby Union advanced a ■tag* on Saturday, when the mabchei played resulted as follows :—K*inpoi beat Syden ham; Chriitchnrch beat Albion; MerivaU beat liinwood.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Boer Attack on Ficksburg

A Duperate Effort Eopulaod

United Praia A.Hooifttioo—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright London, July 5 General Olery and General Hard have formed a junction at Yiakfontein. The Boers made a desperate attempt to regain Ficksburg at midnight on Wednesday, but were repulsed after an hour's fierce fighting.

Mr Chamberlain informed the New Zealand Government that he regretted the temporary difficulties in tht hospital arrangements. Ample sup plies were now available. He promised an inquiry into the colonial complaints with reference to the treatment of the eick and wounded. He preferred the expenne of the hospital attendance to be an Imperial charge. In the House of Commons, Mr Bal four announced that Professor A. B. Church, President of the College of Physicians, Professor John Daniel Cunningham, of Trinity College, Dublin, and Lord Justice Romer, will be appointed a Commission to inquire into the treatment of the sick and wounded in South Africa.

Major M. W. Bayley, a New South Wales special officer, was captured while foraging at Kroonstad. London, July 6

Mr Eruger informed a Daily lelegraph interviewer tbaS he would fight while 500 burghers remained alive.

In deference to a general wish, Mp Balfour will enlarge the membership of the Honpitals Commission to five, Sergeant W, Bußsell, Trooper* Smith, Rearney and Auret, New JSealandiers, are prisoners at Novitsge^ dachr.

Lieutenant Bundle and a patrol q£ Carbineers were captured in tha vicinity of Pretoria,

Train:} are now running to Gkeyling stad from Natal,

Pretoria, Julj 8 General Buller has reached Pretoria, The Boers are asking Portugal for permission to trek to Gazaland.

Received Wakapuaka July 9, 8.40 a m Thle Offioo 920 am) London, July g Colonel Fagefc defeated % force of

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BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURE^, ARE THE BEST ■f^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHBAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE cao bo mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. S4TTSFACTION GIVEN iviRYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANDBB CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orderß received hj BEOS., JL,lmltetk,, DATID THOMAS, OR ASHOUIATION OF CABiTERBURY, Limited., j OAHTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUCE! EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seor»t»ry. • IS[ & W ZEALAND "" CLOTHINGJACTORT. I^TDTWITHST ANTING the advance in Wool, we are selling oar Stock of X\ Winter Underclothing at last year's prices, MBN'B L.W. PANTS from .. 2a Hi SINGLETS from .. .. 4' 6d FLaNNKL UNDKRS .. .. 3b 6.5. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4i 9J In oar Boot Department we V>ava a splendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Shoes, Also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM F»<LT SLIPPERS. IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WBATHEB. Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTffiNGT FACTORY. F. fl BECKIISGSALS, Manager.



GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING. ©BEAT REDUCTIONS I* GENEBAL & FANCY DKAPEKY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. ROSLYN Blankets from 16a 9J English Blankets 8« 6d to 12s 9d Men'a Saddio Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10s 6d to 12a 6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 5? 6d, 6* 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coat?, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Oapee, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4s 6d ; Ladieb' 7a Si Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand £tock of Ladies' Corsets much unctar usual price Navy and Black Serge?, all wool, much reduced Erery Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMENT.—Having secured the services of * first-clasi cotter, Suits now made from £3 3s, perfect fit. DRESSMAKING.—Thi* Department is giving every satiefaction ; fit and style, at moderate pricei. ANDREW ORR.



SALE FOE ONE MONTH AT " THE CORNER." "TTrTE WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to rednw oar Stock— PRIOR TO STOCKTAKING. 100 Yards Blook Caphraergs, each, Sale Price Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3i Hd 40 Yards Blacq »*'ancy Dress, S«le Price Is 86 Yards Black Silk Striped Gredon, Sale Price Is 6d 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocade, Fale Prica la lid 200 Yards Fancy Dress 1 weeds (all shades) B|d yard, worth 3s 125 "¥ard& Check Dress Tweeds 1% usually li lid 100 Yards Heavy Melton Cloths (now shades) Is Idd 2 Pieces each Black Velveteen llfd, 1^ 9i, 2i, 2* lid yard J Piece each (all shades) Colored Velveteen Is 6d and 2s 66 yard 25 Pieces Wide Fancy Wlbban from Is to 2* yard, Sale Price 4^d 65 Pieces New Shades Fancy Ribbon 3s, Sale Prica 6§d and 8J 20 Dozen Children!? School Handkerchiefs Is 66 per dozen 50 Dowm Women's Black Cashmere Gloves, 6 paira for If 18 on'y Indies' Silk Serfs 1* each 10 only Girla' Mackintoshes ?a lid, 8j lid, 9s lid each, Job 25 Ladies' Flannellette Nights 3s lid, 4* lid each, Job 6 only Ladies' F.annellette Skirts, Sale Pncn 3.s 61 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Corsets 2< 6d 40 Ladles' Capas (to be cleared} 6j. 9s lid, 14s lid 65 Feathers ranging from 2s 61 to 7s 6d, in 61 and Is lots 6 only L»dies' Trimmed H«s 4* lid, worth 13* 6i 6 only Ladies' Paris Hats 12a 6 ', worth 263 6d 12 only Child's Cloth Tnnlc 4* lid, worth 7s 6d 10 Paira only Men's Tweed Trousers 4a 200 Palra Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 53 6i, 7e 6d, 8' 6d 20 Dozen Boyb' School Caps 3d each 100 Dtzm Bow Ties 6 for 13 30 Meo'a Regatta Shirts 2s 61 each 300 Ladles' and Children's Slippers Is each pair 20 Pairs only Women's Calf Shoes 3*61 pair, very special 225 Yards Fancy Art Muslin 3d and 4£d 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4|d, Hd, B|d 50 White Qnllts 5a 6d and 6s 8i 40 Dozen White and Brown Turkish Towels from 61 each 75 Pairs White Blankets 7s 61 and 12s 6d per pair 1 Piece eech Hemp Carpet 4|d, 7|d, and Is 250 Paira Lace Curtains from 2j 6d (specially remarked) 50 Pieces Striped Fl&nnellettes 2a lid 3s lid, 4a lid, 5a lid dozen 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flannellettes 3|d. 4|d, 63, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 61 A Lino of LacUen' Straws at Is lid, were 3a 6d. Worth your special notice. NOTE THIS SALE, AND CALL EARLY TO SECURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10s U FOR O»E MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



PUBLIC NOTICES. PUBLIC NOTICE. (1 EO. WORNER, Butcher, begs to "J[ notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts, that he has com menced Business on the Premises lately ocoupied by O. Digby in East Street. First O ass quality M»&t always on hand, Smali goods kept. F itnilies waited on daily. ~~ MBS~EUNT. " REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at All Hours ; Tacorec Streat, opposite MgCohbl&'s Stables. Bunleit ahop in town. 7 3<



fe * i os C tf h a i si w a O a 3j B g g w a*: S I W g | DATES, LOWRY AID GO. FOE Gas L&mps, 16s Each- Shipment of Bells and' Carbide Just to Hand. OATHS LOWRY A»D GO, Burnatt Street T. Bulioclc. FOiTSALifi A FARM of 265 Acres, PpriogfieM, XjL District, Rural Scclion 32643, mostly in English g sseee. For terms and particu &rs apply lo T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET OFFICES in Arosde Chambers recently occupied by Mr R M. Guihherteon, Solicitor. Rental, 10s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, TO LET. SMALL Cottage fronting North Belt;, nesr the High School. Rental —3s per week. _____ T BULLOCK, TO LET /^OTTAGE of 2 Rooms and Soullery, well VJ situated in Cameron Street, Possession can be given on WEDNESDAY next. T. BOLLOCK BAKERY AND SHOE mO LET at a Low Rental. The Triangle JL Bakery and Shop, situated near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to T. BULLOCK. To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. q ry acres QrV Of ACRES OY Four Allotments, originally pwfc of the well-known Grove Ferm Kstate. SITUATED below Tinwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on original sale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There Is a farm house*, stable with -loft overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of payment can be ' arranged. Full particulars furnished by the undersigned. _____ T. BULLOCK. RAKAIA. FOR~iALE, At a reduced price v'z: — i?OKn~~P ROPERIY in the Estate obfClOxJ of the late W. Cox, on account of the Public Trustee ub follows :— Section 356, corner of Mackio and Rol leeton Streets, containing £ Aero with small shop and dwelling, and two-roomed cottage thereon. (Section 354, adjoining, and part of 352, containing 1 Rood 20 Perchee. On theße are erected two small ahopa and dwellings. All let to tenants at a total rental of 17s 6d per week. Terms and further particulars on appli cation. T. BULLOCK Agent """ Tor sale" TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Cottage, centrally situated in Moore Street. £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing | acre, conveniently situated in Moore S;reet, on which Is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE SHEEP COUNTRY 3018 ACRES 3018 Some diabtace above Mount Sotners Town ship, Aahburton Gorge, oeing R.S. 31832, 31823, 31834, and others all in its native state, Offers are Invited for the purchase of the above. Easy term* viz : Small cash deposit bal ance by instalments, bearing a low rate o interest- Full particular? furnished on application DP BULLOCK



PUBLIC NOTICES. ( FOB SALE, j 4 WAGGONETTE Ruggy in goocl ordsr. { J\. Apply—Cookson'3 Stables, opposite Railway Station. 27 ALL Luasby's Preparations—Cintiamo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Coocw. Storekeeper J. V. DE BEER, I WATCHMAKER & JEWELI*ER. NEW GOODP. NEW GOODS. A VBRY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OP Opal Jewellery, j Tbii Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that ita beauty always warranted, bat *as long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition, PENDANTS, BRGOOHES, PIPS, designed as|-a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAINS. INSPECTION, INVITED. J. V. DE BEER, I East Street, Aahburton.



J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BUBNETT STJIEET. HAVING secured the services of a first class Picture Framer, I am now In a position to receive orders for all classes of PICTURE FRAMING. LARGE STOCK OF MOULDINGS TO CHOOSE FROM. Telephone 6& P.O. Box 16