THE CROWN PRINCE

DYING CONDITION OF THE PATIENT. (per press association.) San Bemo, March 4, The latest reports respecting the health of the Crown Prince show that the swelling has increased, and that the paiient is being slowly stifled to death.

AVALANCHES IN THE ALPS

VILLAGES DESTROYED. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. Pkr Press Association.) [bt blbotejc telegraph— copyeight] (Received Maroh 6, 12 40 p.m.) Berne, March 5. There have been some heavy avalanches m the Alps duriog the past few days. It is reported that several tillages have been submerged and that two hundred persons have been killed.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PER PKEBS ASSOCIATION.^ The Bellinger Mishap. Hew Plymouth, March 6. The official enquiry Into the striking of Bellinger on the Walongaro roef will take placa at Waltara to morrow. A large number of witnesses have been called and the enquiry will laat several days. A Town Hall Burned. Fielding March 6. The Pablfc Hall wsb bamed down this mornloß. It was lueared m the Standard Office for £1000. The estimated value of the building aad furniture Is £1600. The cause of the fire Is, of oonrae, uuknowo. Tie Native Lands Court. Wsllington, March 6, It Is not expected that any reduction In the staff of the Native Lands Court will be made at present owing to the preaaare of business. The Midland Railway. The draft contract for the Midland Railway was sent Home by the last Trlsco mail »nd will, If approved by the Company, be meed at once and returned for signature by Government. It ia under* stood that until the agreement h signed by both parties no new contraota will bi let, '

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

(BY K.EOTBIC TELEGBAPH COPYEIOHT.)

THE RUSSIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS.

FRENCH HIGHHANDEDNESS. THE FRANCO-ITALIAN TARIFF WAR. AUSTRIA PREPARING. St. Petersburg, March 3. The Commissariat have been ordered to ejcpedite the work of collecting supplies for the army. The Russian Government is irritated at the Bulgarian proposals not being accepted by the Porte, and it has again been demanded of the Sultan to depose Prince Ferdinand. There is an active military movement at Warsaw. March 4. It is expected that the Russian pro posals In connection with Bulgaria will not result m a satisfactory settlement of the question, i Sofia, March 3. - The rumor that a Conference is to t>e held to discuss the question of re moving Prince Ferdinand from the Bulgarian throne is denied. (Received March 6, 12 40 p.m.) St. Pbtebsbtjbg, March 5. It is thought that the intensity of the present financial crisis m Russia will nave the effect of forcing the Czar's hand m European politics. Bomb, March 5 Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier, has demanded that fifteen French in fantry soldiers shall be punished for compelling a number of Italian Railway officials on the frontier to kneel to them, at the point of the bayonet. The tariff war between France and Italy is being conducted m a most bitter manner, a very belligerent dis position being manifested by both sides m the negotiations. Vienna, March 5 Count Kalnoky, Minister for Foreign Affairs, proposes that the re gulars shall be immediately increased to one million. Buohabest. March 5. John C. Bratiano, Premier of Roumania, has resigned.

SPORTING.

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

P3R PBESB ASSOCIATION.) Melbourne, March 5. Heavy ratal yesterday and to-day have Interfered with tbe horses tralnlrg at Flemington, but the course remains In capital condition. It U considered probable that sixteen botees will face the Starter for the Aus tralian Oup. The Bon. Jas. White's Aberoorn has been scratched. Australian Peer, Bravo, and Lord Allen are doubtful •tarter*. Oarlyon is much fancied for the Cap, and Pearl Shell for the Sires' Pro dooe Bt«kea. At TattersaH'a this evening there was \u25a0ome spirited wagering on the A ustralUn Cup Oarlyon still holds pride of position for this race, and has somewhat shortened In price, and 3 to 1 la the longest odds offered against the son of Chester. (fieceived March 6, 1.30 p.m.; Mblboubnb, March 6. .In the betting for the Australian Oup, Oftripon has eaied to 4to 1. Enfilade 1b well supported at 5 to 1. Arsenal has been backed for ten thousand pounds at S rices ranging from 10 to Ito6to 1. \u25a0kleigh bai also beon backed for twelve thousand pounds at 8 to 1 to 7 to 1, and Ben Bolt for eight thousand at 100 to 6 to 100 to 7.

THE NATHAN DISQUALIFICATION CASE.

(per press association.) WanganU!^ March 5. A telegram has been received by tho Wangtnul Jockey Club from the Island Bay Club stating that N. Nathan has apologised, and consented to make full amends to the latter Club and pay all eotte. The stewards have consequently re moved his disqualification, and recommend other Oluba to follow their example. The WanganulJ G, have decided to remove the "disqualification as requested.

NEW ZEALAND CHEESE IN ENGLAND

(Per Pbkss Association.)

Ikvbbcakgill. March 5.

TheN.ZL. and M.A. Company have reoeived advi'oaa that Gore Faotory Co'a. oheese, Bhipped m tbe cool chamber of tho B.c. Kaikoura, arrived In excellent condition, and realised 563 per cwt. The same Company's cheese, stowed m a specially ventilated part of the hold, ar rived In fair condition, and Bold at an average of 623 per owt. A meeting of the Wyndham Dairy Factory Company was held on Saturday to receive the report of one of the Direc tors who went homo with a large ship ment of cheese from the factory, Re porters were exoluded from the meeting It transpired that the cheese was not m good condition on arrival m England, and did not cieU well.

DEATH ORDER CHLOROFORM.

[PER PBES3 ASSOCIATION J

InvercargilL, March 6

An inquest nraa held to-day on tbe body of a lad named Burgess who died white ohloroform was being adminlate ed prior to an operation by two medical men . The lad was In a very weak state, but there was nothing to indioa'e that it would be dangerous to administer the aesthetic. A post mortem, however, revealed that a portion of the brain was engorged with blood, and the aotion of the chloroform on this reaoted on the heart, stopping its aotion suddenly. A verdiot of " Death from misadventure " was returned, the evidence being to the effect that the doctors oould not have foreseen the fatal result, and were jaatlfiad In attempting the operation.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

[BY JSLECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHT]

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATI3N. ]

(Received Mavch 6 1015 p.m.)

THE POPE'S POSITION.

Rome. Mtrch 4

The Pope, m an address to the Sacred College on the relations existing between the Vatican and the Quirinal, said that his position had become un bearable.

THE TARIFF CO TERENCE.

London, M»rch 4

AH the Agents-General who have received invitations to be present at the Tariff Conference at Brussels will attend.

MRS GORDON BAILLIE.

Melbourne, March 6

Mrs Gordon BaiHlehad not obtained any actual concessions of land from the Government on behalf of the Crofters, irhe had applied for 70,000 acres at Wilson's Promontory but left suddenly before completing arrange ments, it being subsequently ascertained that she had victimised a number of tradesmen.

(Received March 6, 12 40 p.m.)

AN AUSTRALIAN VOCALIST.

London, March 5. Mdme Elba, the Australian vocalist, has been engaged to appear at Drury Lane. She will make her first appearance m opera.

OBITUARY.

' Admiral Rt. Hon. Sir Astley Cooper, K.G.C.8., aged 67. The Duke of Rutland, aged 73 ; and Frank Ashley, M.P. for Gower, Glamorgan shire.

THE KAISER.

Berlin. March 5.

The Emperor is indisposed, and has taken to bis bed. His illness is caused by a severe cold.

THE THIBETAN RAIDERS.

Calcutta, March 5

The commander of the British ex pedition, which was despatched to Sikhim for the purpose of dispersing the Thibetan raiders, has issued an ultimatum to the effect that if the raiders do not evacuate Singtu by the 15th inst., they will be expelled.

(Received March 6, 1.90 p.m.)

TWO SYDNEY TRAGEDIES.

Sydney, March 6.

Carrol, the man who brained his wifetfvith an axe on Sunday afternoon, and who afterwards cut his throat, is still alive, At the inquest on tbe body of the woman, a verdict of murder was returned.

At the coronor's inquest on the body of the jockey Osborne, who was stabbed at Marilda on Saturday, a verdict of murder was returned against Merritt. The men were mates. No cause is assigned for the dispute which had such a tragical termination.

A. NEW MAIL SERVICE:

The " Herald" to-day states that the Canadian Government are about to enter into negotiations with several colonial Governments for the establish ment of a fast fortnightly mail service from Vancouver's Island to Brisbane and Sydney, the latter port being the terminus of the line* The steamers to be employed m the service are to attain a speed of eighteen knots and will run the distance m nineteen days, calling at 'Frisco and Suva. At the latter place it is proposed that a sixteen knot steamer shall connect with New Zea land. All the vessels are to be fitted with Chambers for the reception of fruit and other perishable* products.

AN ACTOR'S FUNERAL.

Melbourne, Maroh G

The clergyman who was yesterday conducting the service at tbe funeral of the actor, Fredericks, who died at the conclusion of a performance on Satur day night, fainted at the grave. The service was concluded by Charles Warner, the actor.

TRADES CONGRESS.

Bbisbane, Maroh 6

The Trades Congress last night re solved to establish a labor federation and accumulate a labor defence fund.

CRICKET.

VERNON'S TEAM V AUSTRALIANS

(per press association.) Melbourne, March 5. The cricket match between the English men and Australia waa continued to-day, Tne former m their second innings Bcored 117 runs, of which Pdel made 38, Kead 25, O'Brien 23. Tamer scoured coven w;Qketa. la their uecond innlnga the Australians collapsed, and were all disposed of for 32, the EngUahmen, therefore, wlnnlog by 85 rune. Attewoll bowled splendidly for the wlnneta, and obtained seven wloketa. Tamer and Blaokham made 11 each. In the second Innings, owing to *.ho wet weather, the wicket out up very badly thia afternoon.

LILLY WHITE'S TEAM.

Sydney, Macoh 5. l > The cricket matoh between eighteen i junlora and Lillywhlte'a taam was com meaoed today. The latter made 175, of i which Lohmann made 46, Bead (not on») 34, Newman 29, Pilling 23 The local team made 81 and 153, McDonnell 68, Brewßter 31.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(PEB PBESB ASSOCIATION.) Aucexanp, Maroh 5, The hearing of oharges of fraud, wblch have been pending for some time against James Thos. Lee. a well-known Auckland builder, were proceeded with today at the Police Court, before Mr H. Seta Smith, R.M. The first charge was that of obtaining from W. H. Wyman, by means of false pretences the sum of £200, belonging to G. W. Wytaan. The evi dence shewed that Lee represented that certain houses and allotments m drummer Road, Surrey HlUa, were hl« property, stating he had built and insured the houses. Wyman, who lent him the money, found afterward that Lac's allot ment had not a house ereoted uoon It, prisoner having pointed ont lot 15 aa hh property, whereas m truth ha owned the adjoining lot IG, a blank allotment. Other charges of having m a similar manner defrauded several others are pending. The hearing of the frst oase was concluded to-day, when the Benoh reserved their decision, pending inveatl gatlon of ihe other cises. An Impudent robbery Is reported as having occurred on Saturday afternoon at a oottage. Cartm'll, the ocoupant, who had been out durina the day, returned at 5 p.m., wheo he found nutters In a disorderly condition, and on entering the house found h'mself face to face with the Ictruder. It Is hard to a^y which of the men was moat friflrhteued, but suddenly the burglar darted out and escaped. Other robberies are also reported. Archibald Douglas, an old man, was brought up at the Walpa Police Court charged with indecently \u25a0ssaaltlnfli a yoaug woman, and attempting to effect abortion. He was remanded till Wednes day. The case is causing some excite* ment as the acccused ia well known. A great Native meeting was held at Whatlwhatlhoe last week, and attended by GOO Natives, TawhUb aad leading cbiets being present. Considerable Ulk web Indulged m respecting the disposal of land, and it was complained that under the existing system any man m a trib3 could sell a portion o£ the tribal land without the consent of the leading chief, who was formerly consulted la saoh matters. It wia resolved to place thfe grievance before the Hon Mr Mltohelson, who Is expeoted to attend the meeting m a few days' time. Manaia, March 5. The first; ascent of Mount Egraont this season was successfully made on the 26th by a party of three from Diwsons' Falls, Manaia The lest 2000 ft was over snow, aud 1b described as much easier travelling than over ecoria. The danger la very small ; ladles can easily get up. New Plymouth, March 5. A case of interest was heard In the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day. The New Plymouth Harbor Board sued the Waitara Harbor Board for rates on 100 sections held by the latter Board as an endowment. The defenoe was that section 172 of the Harbor Aot did now allow the Waitara Harbor Board to nße any of its funds for the purpose of paying rates ; also that one section sued for was used as a pilot station and lighthouse, marked on the chart, which was exempted from pay. ment of rates. After hearing argument of counsel, judgment waa given for the fall amount claimed, £3 17a and costs, j Leave to appeal was granted. ] Welijngton, March 5. Detective Campbell this morning ar rested a printer named Walter Wright on a charge of wife desertion. Wright, it seems, left his wife m Ohristohuroh, and when arrested had taken passage for Sydney. \u25a0 . \u2666 Hokiiika, Maroh 5. Mr John Bevan, Dißtriot Grand Master •of Westland, has been asked, and coo* sented, t* lnstal the Hon Mr H. A, Atkin son as Distriot Grand Master of Free- ( masons In Wellington under the Kngllah Constitution. The Installation will take plaoe m May. Gisbobne. Maroh 5i ! At the Police Court John Dixon, farmer, was committed for tri»l on a oharge of aggravated assault on a boy named Sha»k«y, aged 18. Sbarkpy w«b I working for D'xon and was paid off. He j then went to work for Dixon's neighbor 1 who sent him to get some vegetables from | the accared. Dixon oharged the boy with stealing some whiskey and told him to clear out. He rep'ied " not till T get the vegetables." Dlxnn then said "I'll j give you vegetables," blacking both eyes, I kicking one tooth out and jumping on him The boy was stverely injared on the chest and head from the kicks re ceived. The Bench eaid the assault was a most brutal and ut.j ist'fiable one. Dunbdin, March 5. At the City Police Court to day, two boys were sentenced to six ntrokes with a biroh rod for stealing fruit and destroying trees m a valuable orchard. The Premier Company Macetown last crushing gives 182 ozs of retorted gold. Two stacks of Btraw and 145 bags of wheat were destroyed by fire at Taierl, It is supposed to be a case of incendiarism. At the annual meeting of the oUndard Insurance Company the report and balance sheet declaring a dividend of 7$ per cent was adopted, and the retiring directors, Meaars Maurice, Joel and James Ander son, were re eleoted. At the annual meeting of the Equitable Insurance Society the report and oalanoo sheet Bhowing a debit balance for the year of £5339 was adopted after con siderable diaonaslon, and the retiring directors, Messrs J. Haztett and H. Gathrle were re-elected. The Chairman said the year had been disastrous m the matter of losses, traoeable to some extent to laxity of management supervision. The losses showed an increase of £10,000 aa compared with the previous year. The directors thought, however, they had turned the oorner, this year ao far being very satisfactory. A preliminary meetjng was held this evenlbg, tor the purpose of raising funds for the Irish National League, and it was resolved to convene a large meeting of Irish residents for a week's time to take stepa to raise funds. Innekcahcull, Marob 6, At an adjourned meeting of ratepayers to-night a resolution/ confirming the pro* posals of the Borough Council to Ufce oyet the management of the Invefcargill Hftfbor, and work It as a department of corporation work, was. dwiftred curled,

EXTRAORDINARY DECEPTION

The "Freeman's Journal eaya : — Then resides In a fashionable part of Rathmlnee Dublin, a family consisting of a mother, who la a widow, two or three eons, and three young ladle?, Bisters — at all evanti they were supposed to be so. Tho family were held 'm the highest respect and esteem, and, until this incident occurred their household was undisturbed by anj out-of-the-way occurrence. Two of the Udies were very prepossessing m appear anoe and gifted with many accomplish ment?. Tbo third, tho eldeßt we bsllere, waa not devoid of good looks either, and possessed a certain amonnt of musical culture which was displayed effectively at numerous reunions, parties, and evening assemblies about the neighborhood. She also developed a remarkable talent foi drawing. Sl r o was frequently met with at social assemblies and placaa of enter tainment, and was admired everywhere for her good looks and accomplishments. She was an admirable tennla player, and and was altogether an agreeable figaro In the set m which ahe moved. About a ooupli of months ago it was announced that she w«b about to proceed to London to complete her studies m the South Kensington School of Art, and naturally the news caused some Interest among her \u25a0oquaintanoes. She came back at Christmas, and many ladies who were acquainted with the family called at their hot»3e to see her. What was the astonish ment of -the visitors when the mother calmly announced that her "daughter" was a boy, and that the quondam Miss ..— ..entered the room dressed m masou line attire, having completely abandoned the character which she or he (as we mast now oall him) had been so long assuming of a girl. Tha incident gave rise to great perlurbatlou among the acquaintances oi the family, and as a reßalt no little unpleasantness haa occurred. Those who knew the young gentleman as Mies are extremely astonished at the turn affair b have taken. They find it hard to believe that soon a deoeption could have gone on for years without any suspicion of the real circumstances being entertained. The young man has been regarded as a girl from his infancy. He went to school aa a girl, entered society as a girl, and behaved as a girl ; so that the Bodden announcement of his trae position m soolety has naturally caused some com motion among the acquaintances of the young man.

THE ASHBUKTON GUAKDIAN, TOES DAY, MARCH 6, 1888



DIPPING jjBASON, 1888. BROOKE'S « Perfect " Sheep Dip. IS TBE BEST FOR THE WOOL, AS PROVED BY PRACTICAL TE3T3. PREPARED m accordance with the latest advancements In ohemlntry as applied lo the Woollen Manufacturing ludußtry. It ia a decided Improvement on the old fashioned dipu and only rcqalreß a trial to prova Its superiority. At the late Sheep- dipping Competition, conducted by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Associa- tion, the Kainpui Woollen Co , on behalf of the Association, for wool dyeing and general manufacturing pnrpoaea, awarded th 6 firet placa to Brocko'a " Perfect " Sheep Dip ; m fact, Brooke's Dip was the only one that actually improved the wool m this important respect, the undipped wool being second, whilst all the others were more or less diaooiored. The Association also pronounced BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHKEP DIP to be superior to the Zgalandia, Little's, flatoha, Cooper's and McDou gall's, and also to leave the wool In better condition than Thoman' Dip. Brooke's Dip having cou- seqaently been proved to be better than the English Dips, your praotlcal support of the colonial article is respectfully solicited. To ensure Brookes Dip being more thoroughly lasting In its good effects, m future it will be sent ont2o per cent stronger, free of extra charge. Proportions for use. — One Gallon of Dip to 100 Gallons of water. Mixes readily with cold water ; doeß not require stirring while dipping. Remarkably emollient, leaving the wool m perfect condition, without the slightest stain from the first day of Dipping Concentrated m composition to reduce cost of oarriage, and put up In a portable handy form for use, it ia also one of the ohoapeit Dipß In the Market. : REDUCED PRICE : 14s per tin, to nmke 200 gallons wash ; 70s per case, con- taining 5 tine, to make 1000 Gallons ; 65s per oaee for not les3 than 5 cases, Packages free. 5.115 F. MKEIG, Agent, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMBSOJ: Wool and Grain Meechant HASgFOK SALE,— teEED^ for Autumn Sowing, CAPE BAELEY, RYE, CLOVEKS, TURNIPS, eto SHEEP DTP THOMAS' and LITTLE'S, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, and STORES of all kinds, OORNBAOKB AND — SEAMING TWINE. j AGENT FOR— New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company. ; Bisks on GROWING CROPS or bTACKS accepted at lowest current rates, CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY. . i ____, THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY? OS" SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,OOO7OOO STERLING. HEAD OFFICE"! DUNEDIN. INSURERS have tbe v mosfc undoubted Seourity under this Company's Policies JL together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. FIXE and MaBINE BISKS accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Hates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of tract guaranteed. OFFICE..: HEREFORD STREET, CHRTSTOHURCH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand ) \ ... ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ALBEET EOBEIITS, Ijs AGENT, ASHBURTON ALBERT BOJBEBTB BAS FOE SALE,— Cornsacks LARGB SIZE AND FDLL WEIQHT « SEAMING TWINE TN ANY QUANTITY. Clovers,-— RED, WHITE, COWGEASS, ALBYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRASB, COCKSFOOT, a&d R^PHi. ANCHOR Binding Wire and very best Binder Twine. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, COOPER'S S HEEP DIP Dissolution of Partnership, £5000 WOETH OF HAED WARE £5000 AT' COST' BARGAINS, REAL BARGAIN!, Monster Barga ins ! Important Cheap Sale of Builders Requisites, House Furnishing and General , Ironmongery, C'ockery and Glassware, m cousequence of the Dissolution of Partnersnip of the firm of HENRY ZANDER & CO. THE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased the extensive business is under necessity Ot mak : ng a large and speedy REDUCTION, at a sacrifice, ot the STOCKS iv the above DEPARTMENTS, to effect which a large DISCOUNT will be allowed on all GASH PURCHASES for the next three months; also extra special reductions on many lines m which I am overstocked Anyone who is dubious of my ability to compe'e with Crnvtchurch pri-es, w^U please pay an early visit to my STORE and test the prices, when their doubts will vanish like the > morning dew; Come and let your pockets be lightened and allow your hearts to delight at r the LOW PRICES all GOODS are being offered at. Lime one, come all, and judge for \ yourselves, and do not speml your money at places, where there are no bony fide sales, but mere advertisements, quoting prices which are never adhered to, and simply delude the PUBLIC The STOCKS m the varions DEPARTMENTS are large and w ell selected, being im- ported direct from the English, American, and Continental Markets, and which I intend selling at prices hithei to unheard of iv Asliburton . .• lam also anxious to take part m the continu ous struggle for business which is now being carried on m this town, and to BEAT THF TIMES AND COtfPETI I'JON, I have made substantial redactions m tfte Grocery and Provision Departments, and will SELL a i better article at a LOWER PRICE than anyone m Ashburton— for CASH ' NOTE :— -Sale will commence on SATURDAY next. Come early and make Jyour selections . ' HBNRYZANDER ag en cies: sun fire insurance c wpany canton marine insurance company * - RATIONAL MUTUAL WM ASSOgiATIQ^ OF AUSTRAL



I Public Notices. B. Morris WISHES to inform bis numerous Castoniera of ABhbarton District that he is prepared to GRIST GRAIN m any quantity at reduoed RITES. Say a faotioa guaranteed GRIS ING done for Farmers by return ; good FLOUR guaranteed WHEAT for GRISTING may be delived at the Triangle Bakery as usa»). BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. /\ E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, Kaßt etroet. Entkanoe : Burnett Street. 3 34 NOTICE. I BEG to announce to my numerous Customers and Friends that Mr H. H. Stephens having left my employment, he is no longer authorised to take Orders or receive Cash for me ; also, that as there ia just one other Grooer's Assistant left, 1 have been fortunate enough to secure his aervicea. Mr Roberts, wbom I have en- gaged, has had about fifteen yeais ex- perienoa m two of the leading Houaeß m Ohrls»cburoh, and my Cuatomers may depend upon genuine civility, and orders i put up with care and forwarded with despatch ; also, that I am still the Cheapest and beßt Grocer In town. Having purchased heavily m every De« partment for Cash, I am determined to let my Patrons have the benefit, Speolal Blended Teas, 2s, 2a 63, and 3s per 1b; Sugars, very low prioes. Call and see. D. McFARLANK, The People's Grocer. PaEMXBEB — Burnett and East Streets. . 3*15 THE reapeotlve businesses of Mr Ch Neatb and Mr A. KiAfNrrzsß, have been amalgamated, and with a view of obviating the double expenditure In- curred m carrying on TWO Establish- ments, will m future be conduoted m the premises lately occupied by Mb Kam- mitzeb, under the style or finu of The Ashbnrton Drug Company, LIMITED. Having effected th«s, the new Company are determined to give the public the full benefil of the reduced coat m working exoenaea, by supplying all DkUGB and MEDICINES at a much lewer scale of charges than heretofore. Patent and pro- prietary articles m constant nso, will be SOLD at specially LOW fignreß. The quality of every DRUG used m Medicine fill be of the very bent obtainable A thoroughly competent aßsifftant will reside on the premisps, and the convenience of ouatomera carefully studied m every way. Ashtaton Drug Company, Ld., 0. M. CAMBRIDGE, 8*92 Manager. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. C. M. Brooke, (Formerly Managing Assistant to COOK and noSb.) Pharmaceutical and Operative. Chemist, Sheep Dip Manufacturer, and preparer of Poisoned Wheat, Kaiapoi, BEGS to annonnce that having eecured premises m Asbburton, he purposes opening a t hemiat and Druggist's shop, about the first week m April, when the favor of your patronage will be respect- fully solicited. SOLE MANUFACTURER OV BROOKE'S Perfect Sheep Dip. Note.— Mr F. Makeig ia agent at Ash- burton for tho above dip. 2J113 HAVES & COS Great Salvage Sale JDST COMMENCED. 1 WRECK of the "MAY QUEEN." ; HAVES AND CO,, DRAPERS, 1 rTAVING purchased larsely from tho I7j[ wreck of the " May Queen, ' they are m a position to offer to the public the wholo of theso Purchases ut j ASTONISHING PRICES, FOR ) CASH ONLY. CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS, S Hayes and to., 0 AROADE,



Public Notices I HAVE disposed of my Business and am about to leave the Colony, there- fore I have to request that all Accounts be paid to Mb J. 0; Duncan or myself. 2t91 C. J H. Nft ATE NOTICE. DURING my absence Accounts can be paid either to Db W T Hannah, at my residence, Tancred Street, or to Mr William Home. BuMiett Street. 3*31 THOMAS LEAHY. . £2 BEWARD. TIHE above reward will be paid for snoh 1 information aa will lead to the con- viction of the THIEF, who Btole my Sign Plate from the outer door of Mont- eomery's Bnlldines, on the night of FRIDAY, March 2od. 3 32 OHAS. W. PURftELL. £20 KEWABC. IN oonsequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Legmbor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date hV ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on tbe Lagmbor Estate. U#sß DQNfALD MoLEAN AtHBURTON, mHE riEIsTKAL TTOTEL, Proprietor W. Redmond. A Coraf nrtaMe Family and Commercial Hotel Private Suites for Jfumiliea. Good Billiard Kootn, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week. NOTICE. TyjRING DR LEAHY'S absenoe In JHJugland, Dr W. T. Hannah. will conduct the praotlce, and may be consulted At Dr Leaby'u residence, Tancred Street. An Immediate settlement of all Accounts la requested. 2*66 A DVERTISEMENT. TO THE EDITOB. Sib,— l beg through your paper to inform the Public of Ashburton and Districts that 1 ana the successful appli- cant for the vaoancy m the firm of Messrs John Urr and Co. , who have been pleased to accept my services and confide m me the entire management of their firßt claa- Grocery Establishment, second to none m these colonies, both for Variety of btook, Cheapness, and Quality. I tuerefore solicit the past favors of my old friend*, particularly bo considering the low, contemptible, and sophisticated means employed through your paper to damage rao m my vocation ; but this I will and do defy it approached with upright and honest statements. I am, sir, Your Obedient Servant, 3 35 H. H. Stephens. ASHBURTON BAM AND EWE FAIR. TiNWALD YARDS FRIDAY, 16th MARCH. MESSRS Mil ES and 00. will offer at the above Fair, about t*r\r\r\ crossbred ewes DVJUHJ 2 and 4-Tooth. Onnn MERINO EWES, from the wVUv Celebrated Anama Flock . -ALSO- LINCOLN, LEICESTER, SHROP- bHIRE AND SOUTHDOWN RAMS. Clients will oblige byforwardingparticu- lars of their Entries at an early date. T. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 2*16 Agent, Ashburton. BAZAIB. BAZAAR. BAZAAR. A BAZAAR and GIFT AUCTION In aid of the Funds of the Parochial Dißtrlot of Longbeach, will be held at Tlnwald on Ewter Monday, 2nd April, 1888, m the Stores opposite the Railway Station (late Jones and Bradshaw's), kindly lent by Mr D. Thoraae. Beziar open at 12.30 ; Live and Dead Stook, and Farm Produce, will be sold daring the day by Auotion. AdmlasioD, 6d. Children, half -price. Refreshments provided at a moderate obarge. 3*12 A SHBURTON PERMANENT A BUILDING and INVESTMENI SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay menta due will be received at the Society i offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to t p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., TO DaY. Deposits received at the highest our rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopts by this Society for a Loan of £10< ' upon first-olaaß security. •xr » Monthly Amount Total S Q< ot Repay- per Amount Years. mon t Bl Annum. Repaid. I £8. d. £ ». d. £ s. d Two ... 411 254 14 0 10Q 8 I Four 2 9 6 89 M 0 U8 10. . Six ... 116\0ai *0 0 129 0 I j£aa 18 017 8 0 139 4 < Teh ..I 1 6 215 2 0 151 0 J. WARD, 3«s Pirating Manager,



tnTvr T T\[p OFF •-x w Great Reductions. \u25a0 /^jxs\ r 15 PER OBHT DISCODNT [/CS^I " FOE ON^MONTtt I }^^ J M ~T3 "Tl/TURRAY, Jeweller, having \u25a0ecured the Premleaa htely O *J Xlv IVI cccapled by Mb Njsat*, Ohemlst, 1b now offering hla M STOCK at a <fl .DISCOUNT OF 3s .IN THE £ PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL. 3 26



Public Notices. NOTICE. ALL Accounts owing to ma In oonneo- tion with Bakery must be paid before 13th Iriat. Legal proceedings will be taken after that date, GKjJ. P. LUBLOW. 1.0 G.T. STAR OF THE EAST LODGE. nnHJS Officers and Members are re* L quested to meet TOMORROW, March 7th, at the Arcade Chambers, at T. 30. Business Important. A. COOK, O.T. ASHBURTON PERMA BUILDING & INVESTMENT S jOIETY AT the Annual Meeting of the Share- holders of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society, to be held duriDg the present month^ T^O ! Directors will be elected. The retiring j Dtrectors aro Messrs T. Ballock and H Friedlander, and In accordance with the Rules, nominations must be made m writing, and left at the offices of the Booiety, Nominations olose at 4 p.m. on MONDAY next, the 12th inßt. J. WARD, Manager i \u25a0 i \u25a0 i 1. .« WANTED .TENDERS IJIOR the LEASE of that Splendid J FARM at WAKANUI, The Property of the late Hugh Smith, j and containing about 185 ACRES. Tenders must be sent m to the Under* signed by March 21st, at Noon. The lowest or any Tender not neces- sarily accepted. For full pfirtioularH apply to FKIEDLAtfDEit BEOS. . 3_28 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE, XN pnrouance of the •• Rating Aot, 1876," public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ash burton Borough Oonnoil, at ita next ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY, the 19 h day of Marob, 1888, to strike a rate of ONE SHILLING jo the POUND on | the total annual value of property within the Borough for the period commencing on the lat day of Jimmy, and ending on the 3 Lat day of December, 18#8, such rate to be payable la one sum at the Town Olerk'B Offioa, Baling Square, West. Aah- burton, on the 2 >d day of April, 1388, and that the Rate Book la now open for inspection. CHARLES BRADDELL, Tow n Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashturton, Oth March, 1888. ASBBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notloe that, an elootlon to fill an Extraordinary YaoaUoy m the Ashbqrton Boroogh Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Rudolph Frledlander, will be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Weat, Aahbur- ton.on WEDNESDAY, .the 28th day of March next. Nominations m the form prescribed m the second Schedule of the " Regulation of Looal Elections Aot, 1876," will be ve- cntved at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clook NOON on Wednesday, the 14th March. CHABLE,S BBADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Oounoll cflioe, v Ashburton, 6th March, 1888 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNQIL. MOUNT HUTT LICENSING DISTRICT I HEREBY give notice th*t m accord- ance with the provisions of " The Licensing Act, 1881," and " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876." the election of FIVE perßona to fojm the Licensing Committee for the Mount Hutt District, will be held on FRIDAY, 23rd dap of M'aioh. IsBB, at the Bp^d Board Office, MetbveD, Nominations m the form prescribed In the 2nd Schedule of •• The Emulation of Local Elootione Act, 1876," will ho re- ceired up to 12 o/^ock NOON on Thura« dai, 15th day oi March, 1888. at tlie Roai Bo^rd Office. M ahven , ] < . %l^t xtomina'iioii can be obtained • Jj rf .sio office- of the Ashburton County •-C/incil, ABhburton. , : . F. MAINWABING, Retnrnlng Officer, Aebbwtou, 6tU March, 1888,



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HoLLowAif's Ointment. — Miners and Workers m the Goldfielde.— This invaluable and renowned ointment is extensively ÜBed and patronized by such people to their very great advantage, being easy of application and portable m small compass. When used m con- junction with Holloway's Pills m accordance with the dear and conoise directions for use whioh aocompany eaoh pot and box, there are but few of the diseases whioh affliot man* kind whioh will not yield to the sanative powers of tbe combined remedies. Holioway'a Qintment and Fills do cot deteriorate by keeping not by gpapge qf. Qlimate • as they contain no deleterious mipera.} drug, they can be used with the most perfepc safety under. the meat adverse Qlimateaag uauitary coflditiCDf



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