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EDUCATION AND CRIME

Address by Rev J W Horsley

lExtraob from Lonflnn Standard, Nov 26, 1900.) A general meeting of the East Lam bath Teachers' Association, in connec tion with the National Union of Teachers ,was held at the Oambarwell Baths on Saturday alteenoon, under the presidency of Mr Desborougb, and afc the conclusion of the routine busi ness, the Rev J W Hos'sley, Rector ol J St Peter's, Wai worth, and .'ate Obap lam fof Glerkenwell Prison, delivered ! an address on c Education and Crime.' At the outset Mr Horsley dwelt on the necessity for a definition of crime as well £|sol education. As to the former, they had to distinguish be tween the habitual criminal, the criminal classes, and those who, by accident; or some incidental circum stance found them* el yes in prison through something done while under the influence of intemperance, passion, or grief. As thry considered each of these classes, a different answer must hi given while considering the effect of rducation on crime, Education, oi (Secular instruction, which was by no means its equivalent, had not decreased the criminal classes, except in so far as it had beeen at work in Reformatory and Industrial Schools. On the other hand, it might be said that education had not decreased, but actually in creased the facilities for crime among the habitual criminal class. Yefc there ■was an enoimous decrease in the di»ily average of prisoners in the convict and local prisons, and this was all the more latlsfactory when the great increase in the population was borne in mind. To this many causes had contributed, of ■which education was only one. Tem perance reform, prison mission work, the increased assistance given to prisoners on discharge, and the greater leniency shown to first offenders, had, in his opinion, done more to keep down the pri«on population than the increase in the schools or compulsory attf ndance thereat, which was more often a phrase than a f«cfc. In foreign countries where primary education was enforced more than it was in England, the criminals had increased to a greater degree than the population. Drink was responsible for the hicrease of rainy forms of crime ; in fact, crime in this country was now little less than condensed alcohol. Increased knowledge, anlrsa it was accompanied by moral and religious education in its fullest sense, would only increase the taste and opportunity for evil with those who bad that taste. Crime was not; abolished by the sharpening of wits. Bill Sykes, transformed into William Sykes and 00. or William Sykes, Esq., Director of many Compinies, did not cease to be noxious. They must re more the popular confusion betweera education and instruction. Still it was a fact that on women education had had a greater effect, and the statistics showed that it had been more bene ficial to the gentler Bex Rince, while with the number of men classed as of superior education the falling • ff was not great, with women it was certainly go. If education waa to «fleet a dimi nution in crimp, it must not be mnre cramming, and even ethical instruction divorced from religious and moral training would only aggravate the evils of crime. In Franc?, secular instruc tion had developed iv many cases into the teaching of downright atheism, and, according to the Bishop of Manchester, In Australia, where a greater provision was made than in any other country in the world for education, but whpre there was more drinking than any— where else, the number of criminals Increased out of all proportion to the increase in the population. They must, to make education truly effective, abolish pureiy secular instruction in our State school? and substitute for it a living faith, which the teacher be lieved in, and which could be effectively taught to those who attended them.

The Pope's Encyclical Letter

The Encyclical Letter of the Pope, ■which is dated from St Peter's, Rome, and is addressed to the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, and Bishops, was read in the various Roman Oatbo 3ic churches yesterday, s The outlook on the future,' saye his Holiness,' ia by no means free from anxiety j on the contrary, there are many serious reasons for alarm, on account of numerous and long standing causes of evil, of both a public and a private nature. Nevertheless, the close of the century really seeras in God's me*cy to afford ua some degree of consolation and hope. For no one will deny that renewed interest in spiritual matters and a revival of Christian faith and piety are influences of: great moment for the common good. And there are sufficiently clear indications at tbe pre sent day of a very general revival tr augmentation of these virtues. For example, in the very midst of worldly allurements and in spite of so many obstacles to piety, what great crowds have flocked to Rome to visit the 1 Threshold of the Apostles' at the in vitation of the Sovereign PontiflJ Both Italians and foreigners are openly devoting themselves to religious exercises, and, relying upon the in dulgencies offered by the Ohurcb, are most earnestly seeking the means to secure their eternal salvation, Who could fail to be moved by the present evident increase of devotation towards the person of our Saviour ? The ar dent zeal of so many thousands, united in heart and mind, • from the rising of the Sun to the going down thereof/ in venerating the name of Jeaus Christ and proclaiming Pis praises, is worthy of the best days of Christianity. Would that the outburst of these flames of antique faith might be followed by a mighty conflagration ! i Would that tbe splendid example of so many might kindle the enthusiasm of j all. For what so necessary for onr j times as a widespread resovßtion amoDg; tbe nations of Christian principles and i old fashioned virtues ? The great mis fortune is'that too ma; y turn a desf ear, and will not listen to the teachings of this revival of piety. Yet, 'did they but kaow the gift of Gcd/ did they bsc realise that th« greatest of all misfor- Ipep is to f»U &w»y from %q World's

Redeemer, and to abandon Christian fiith and practice, they would be only too eager to turn back, and bo escape certain destruction. The most impor. tant duty of the Church, and the one most peculiarly her own, is to defend and to propagate throughout the world the Kingdom of the Son of God, and to bring nil men to salvation by conimuni cating to them the divine benefits, so much so, that her power and autho ity are chiefly exercised In this one work Towards this end we are conscious of having devoted oar energies throughout oar difficult and anxious Pontilcate even to the present day And you, too, venerable brethren, are wont constantly, yea daily, to give your chief thoughts »nd endeavours together with ourselves to the selfsame task. But at the present moment all of us ought to make i still further efforts, more especially on the occasion of the Holy Year, to dis -1 seminat& far and wide tha better know ledge and love of Jesus Christ by teaching, persuading, exhorting, it perchance our voice can bo heard ; and this, not so much to those who are ever ready to listen willingly to Christian i teachings, bat to those most unfortunate men who, whilat'profeasing the Chris tian name, live strangers to the faith and love of Ohriat. For these we feel the profoandest pity ; these above all would we urge to think seriously of their present life and what its conse quences will be if they do not repent,"

THE ASHBURTOft GOAKDtiLS : SATtJBDAt, JANUARY .12, 1901

Printed and published by AHnuyo Jtmsr Tyrrfxl-Baxteb, of Bnrcstt strteboub for the Proprietow, ROBBBf Bku^ * d E eney Adam Maokay, at tbtir Prlnttos Office, Earaetii Street), Avhbarton,



/CARPENTERS Tools at bedrock prices, VJ Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and" toanttepieces complete, from 52* 6». Our prices defy competition.— Habdlby Bros; D'algety and Company LIMITED. » Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS A »D VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, ' & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Ohrktchnrch, Dnnedln, jwid Napier. AGENCIES : Timarn, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Commorlty of Sooth Canter* buty that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignment* WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment; to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADB on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grata, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for eafo in th« Londoc, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at) lowest current rates o interest), Stcck Saks held at the different) sale* yards throughout Canterbury. 1 Wool packs and other Station Requisites always on hand. T.IMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand HARDLEYBROS. GAS AND SANITARY ENGLSEKK3. i c g. . a s Ibs § s § i 1:1 *B3 | | S3 D. < . * ,8 " * m ITIHB Trade Supplies always in Stock Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings BATHS, TAKES, BINKB, BASINS, £t Estimates given, HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, .Aehburton rGTMEDDINST THE P£OPr.K'S IRONMONGEB, T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. H a RVJESTING TOOLS & BIATEB IAW 9 Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Bladef and Handles, Fork Handkp, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Klads of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of DJsston's Saws ab reduced prices. You are Invited to call and i inspect, | RANGES & REGISTER ORATES. Agent for Shaoklook's, Scott's, Babn :tN sham's and Storbhsr's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpiece! reduced In price. LAWN MOWBBS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clour. Including ;—'New Easy, 1 'PastlmV Orescent,' 'FAN, 5 and • Philadelphia. Address— Barnett Street, opposite Arcade* i WOIIDIRfIJI M«»IOIMJij BEEGHAM'S PIUS Foe Billious and Nervous Disorders, raob as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Biok Headache, Giddiness, Fuloeas and Sweiiiag after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Gctbiveaeei, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Drenme, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose wim, arm Relief in (Twenty Miktjtbs. This is no Fiction. Kvery Bufferer 1b earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CH7IWBA • BOX BEECHAM'S PILJL3, takes as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obabrno* tion or irregularity in the system Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, ! They act like m»gio—& few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Mutoular System, restorf ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevsn in kot climates they are speoialiy renowaed Thise are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ill all clauses of Society, and one of the best gaarantees to the Nervous and Bebillt«t«d 1b that BEECHAM'S FILLS have fcha Largest Sale of asy Patent) Medldne ia tat World OKIE:CIIA3i'« JPILJL.S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout) the British Colonies, and they now stand WIIHOUI A RIVAL. JftKPfI.BSD ONLY B* «lIOKAH JBJEKCIHtARt, ST. HKLEK'S,B Sold everywhere in fctlee—9J<3, la lJd, *nd Is 9d ieaoh



N OTIOE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horae Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Reid & Gray'B Anhbuiton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-BHOEING, CCAOH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many years, and having large experience i as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and I Coach Builders, ail work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO, OF N.Z, LTD,, TIMARTJ IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claremont, 250 acres Waitotiß, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Eingsdown, 1000 aoref Ofca'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size? in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trma of various sizes on the Baincliffe and Levels Estates, apd two well improved Station properties! of 7000 acres each Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THIS BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton~MESSJts Shear man Bros. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores : i West Street, Aehburton. \ Ip VERY Description of Farmers' Li Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaoks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods, before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmorr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us fer particulars :— IOOQ Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031  Chertßey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  276 „ 574 „ Waterton „ T. Fi GIBSON, Manager WISHING YOU THE OOMPH MBNTS OF THE SEASON T*T7! Owing to Sieknees, your Xinas ia JL.Xj « not as merry, or your New Year as happy as you desire, or your many friends wish you, remember that Plantekoa, the great Herbal Remedy, having cured others, will cure you, and make the year 1901 the Healthiest and Happiest you have spent. Tbt it. Are you subject to Headache, if so PLAKTEroA is fcha Remedy. Read the following :■— Mr J. G. Mold, Blacksmith and Wheel* wright, Gladstone, writes under date 13/7/1900. Dear Sir, —I have suffered for years from Frontal and Bilious Headaches and have tried many so called Headache Cures without success, but after using one Bottle I of your wonderful Remedy, my headaches are a thing of ihe pact and I consider myself permanently cured. I give you this testimonial voluntarily and cannot speak too highly of Plantekoa;—Yours faithfully, L. S. MOLD: Mr Charles At Lolly, of the well-known business firm of Lolly & Co,, Land and Estate Agents, 56 Willie Street, Wellington, says— - Sir,—l have muoh pleasure in recommend* log your Plantekoa to anyone who may suffer from headache. I used a bottle of this medicine several months ago, and since then I have not had one single attack, and have felt in splendid health. I consider this the more remarkable as previous to taking Plantekoa I was subject! to violent; head* aches, on an average once a week and had recourse to Headache Wafers* Powders, etc., which only gave me temporary relief. You can mention my name to anyone yo» know suffering in like manner. Z shall only be to pleased to recommend Plantekoa. , Obtainable Evert where, Try. it. —-IT OUR IS.—-



THI MoCORMICK WAS AWARDED AT THE ■ OHRISTOHTTROEL SH' W, Oa November 9,1500, The Certificate of Merits Which oaniea with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery ab this Show. Ib wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Xrl Trophy of a i ■ ; \Qold Medal and 200 I Francs, | AGAINST ALL COMERS. and Inspect this Superb Machine before baying elsewhere, Morrow, Bassett $ Go ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager



r ,«_, 30000 /^^^==iS^ i--:lv Cooking Ran^es SSSS^t^^ry^ffr--^^'-^^^*-""^''! la Use in the Colony «._-—,„.- r; ,> r; ~ , a.»h©/ burn Lignite, Trae CoaL or Wood «p fefefc !f^"T7'^^l j to 2ft 6in CC$ % c--i:--:.- ; ;fri' NO SETTING REQUIRED. 'f'^"^''""'"^'-''^-^-—^- *-' '« With Stove Pipe oan be worked oub In b «T« i;O;U>lf^.'-'" l'V'-:|! | open. Splendid Bread Bakers LrkriJif lif, t <T__-'-">..U-4 With casb iron or oopper boilers. The i^g?@p:;i i ;jj >---./ ,; -T ;-| oopper boilers are large and tin lined inside. !l;-?'!Trr^:r~-4'- '"] Repairs are a Minimum. j \_^—.y[. W^Kl^^'-iM I Mada in all sfzoe, single or double ovens. • Hi 8a or lowpressore boiler -" '^ Sol dby all Ir»nmi gers, from whom 0* uea oan bo obha ed, or from bhe uiak H. E. SHACKLOGK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOIJWDBY, Frinoks Street, DUNIBIN



J, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY — n ■ ..■■:x:—— »■■ ANNUAL . CHRISTMAS DISPLAY OP SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVBLTIES FOB THE SEASON, ARTISTIC, USEFUL, NOVEL, DAINiY, PEESEB3TS. , ■ i < . ■ ji ■ SPECIAL SHOW of Calendars, Cards, Dressing Bags, Parses, Phot« Frames, Oak Trays, Work Tables, Clocks, Perfumes, etc., etc. ( EVERYTHING . CHOICE, ATTRACTIVE, AND UP-TO-DATE. Customers who find it inconvenient to visit us personally, are assured i that their orders will receive our usual careful attention; J. BALLANTYNE & COMPANY DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CASEEL &TREET, OERISTCHUROH.



XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. T7VERYBODY should call an<i see our Grand Display of, New Goods Jji suitable for "^£7" MAS and New Year Gifts, A. Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames, Vasee, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs. Also—A Nice Assortment of the beet Silver Plated Goods at greatly reduced prices. CALL AND BEE. NO ONE PRESSED. TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & COS., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET.



J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTOH. J£f CL /~*S _. ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many ,p, 06 \jQ* Pitrons with-reliable SEEDS, of every deßoriptlom^lHAT WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every fdescription, Direct from the Gkowebs and Manufacturbks. Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,;;; James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they arofof the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand,



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELIV FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARK THE BEST yon TUKNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be usad? for any kind of £oil, or description of crop. PATISFAOTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANUREIjOAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Cwt. gACKS Orders received b/* F-JftXXSDJUAIS^JUR &&Ots, 9 JLLmiteA., JOAVII> THOMAS, OR THIL SS.&. fARMEOJ* CO-OFIfiBATITE A ISHOOJAIMOBi OF CAWTEBBURY, JLimlted., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 ff. WAYMOU' 1 Beor»tary.



NEW ZEALAND IN&UEANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION mSE Premier and Wealthiest} Colonial JL Company, Noted for Promptness and Lberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Haniner, AGENT """■ Is. Mcoi*iis*sT~"~~ Monumental gcu'ptor, 60 Stafford St, Titzmr tA LWAYS In Stock—A 6rst j[jl class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates fer warded on application. Letter Catting in my ity 1



SMOKE ONLY NE \\ VENUS ■■mi i-in...i (jUam. A PERFECT TOBACCO-



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MBW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, tea. New Dresa'/.Fabrioa, Serges, Costume Cloth; will not shrink or spot), with rain. Novelties lu^Zephyrs, Print?, Fancy Piques, Spotted Musline, Laatieß, plain & figured* Special Value in Black Dress Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles; Corsets, P D and CB, and also various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes* Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—-Ladies leaving their orders are getting every satisfaction [ial fib and style. 1 AILORIKG.--A thoroughly rap to date Stock of Suitings and Trousering* in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guaranteed. lOlCases 'of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDREW 0 R R .



MKS JOHNSTON j rpEACHBR of the Pianoforte and Singing. j Hftvelock Street SMOKE NOS£JEG3-AY TOBACCO ; The Latest and Best I Manufactured by j O Williams & Co,. . j Richmond, V A.. j ASHBURTON ! PERMANENT BUILDING fAND: INVESTMENT SOCIETY; T OAWS GRANTED F.ROM and upwards, at current rates. Fa? Particulars on application. Office --Tancred Streets j Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p ia \ Firsb Tuesday in Month—9.3o am till ( p m : and 7 till 9pm [ ALBERT ROBBB *■ Manager ' Smoke New Ywns



.THE VERDICT OF ALL PRACTICAL RIDERS IS IN FAVOUR OF KIDING t>UILT with BubtedJTubing, Short Headß, Narrow Tread Arch'or Box Grown, $in or lin -l_> pitch roller Chains, overhanging chain wheelsl Any style Saddle, Handles, Chain, etc. Any gear, any height frame ; also dust-proof throughout. ONE PRICE TO- ALL— £2l OATES, LOWRY ANI CO., Zealandia Cycle Works, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



SECURE A SHARE 01? THE PROFITS OF THE Australian Mutual Provident Society FOR THE CURRENT TEAR, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSURANCE POLICY WITH THAT OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR. NOTE.—The amount of PROFIT distributed amongst - Policyholders for the One Year, 1899, pxceeded FIVE HUNDBED AND SIX THOUSAND POUNDS CASH. ACTUAL EXAMPLES Of BONUS DECLARED as at 31st December, 1899. on Whofe-Llfn Policies effected during OCTOBER, NOVKMBER, and DECEMBER, 1899. 1 1899 Kevekston Pomct No. BrM Assured Premium Paid ary Bonus. £•£b d £ b d 408.654 16 400 6 11 0 5 8 0 401,521 22 1000 19 14 2 14 14 O 408,365 25 500 10 13 4 7 8 0 408,497 £9 1000 23 10 10 14 6 0 408.420 26 500 14 5 5 6 14 0 408,530 42 EOO 17 4 7 6 16 0 BONUSES VEST WHEN POLICIES HAVE BEEN TWO (2) YEARS IN FORCE. Remember the Name of Office and Address, because no other Australasian Mutual Office Divides Profits Yearly. Branch Office-OCSTOM-HODSE QUaY, WELLINGTON. FDWARD W LOWiG, Reeidenfc Secretary. District Office—OATBEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. JAMKS HATR, Diatricb Secretary.



ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY ffl • • ENCOURAGE PAIR / , COLONIAL °™™»- BOOTS & SHOES, NDDST" MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARTJ.



XMAS and New Year cards and Dolls in great variety at Mb Alcobn's, alto a varied assortment of articles including Needle Work suitable for presents. Ail in loye offered at nominal prices to clear. 1 Siaoko New Venus ]



WANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest) French Goods, and invitee the Public for iuspection. J." M. being the only reliable and praotical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best va'.ne and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and moat fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Thh Hall, East Street, Aahburton.



KERNARD <Ss WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The publio are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily oath buyers of dary fed Pork.



G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATOHMAKteK AND JEWELLER | HAVING taken & lease of one of tbe ! ! new shops in Davis's corner, I am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Electro-plate, Eb c suitable ftr Christmas and Wedding Pr aenta at; prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davk' Corner



Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURQ&TED EIVET CO., Ltd., London, England, Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cut this out and show your Ironmonger.)



WANTED KNOWN I HAVE a splendid variety of fancy Chocolate Boxes just to hand, both useful and ornamental. Please oal! and insr cob. Frenh Toffies and Candies, English and French Chocolates and Confectionery always in Stook, Ices, Strawberries and Cream, Hob Pica and Light Refreshments always ready. A fresh supply of local &ad Is!aid fraits arriving daily. H A FLOWER, 12 Confectioner & Fruiterer, East Sb



A. AGER ARCHITECT ABCADB OB AMBERS ARHBUETON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE* o* Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decoration, CONSULT MR AGER, Call and see the HEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of, Venetian, at half the price



THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRXEN mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Ashbarton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in Aehburtoni A Trial will convince you o the diffierepee in qaality«irom all others in the market. Sold by all the leading Grocers In Aehburton



KAYE & DARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest) current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Sueeon's and Lawson'6 Unrivalled Seedf. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. to, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES ai LYTTELTON. JEXTRNSIVR CLEANING- MACHINERY. CORNS AOKB always on hand. KAYE & CARTER, OBRISTOHURCH. 9 5