tad one-sixth grain of sufptiSte of iron, and the pills taken as ordered, no harm would result." He was scarcely of opinion ( that syringes should be in as common use 'as tooth brushes. Did not consider the .medicines mentioned in evidence noxious if taken as prescribed. ■ Mr Martin having addressed the Bench in support of the charge, quoting authori ties and precedents. Mr Crisp at very considerable length replied, dwelling upon the medical evidence as to the innoxious ness of the drugs procurred by the accused and the lightness of the doses in which they had been supplied. , , The Bench, after retiring for ten minutes, dismissed the case without comment. Mr Shea Lawlor, however, said the case was a very painful one, and pointed out that the punishment usually inflicted in such cases when a conviction was obtained, as the crime was little else

than murder, was imprisonment for. life of the man or woman, and five years, im •' prisoriment for the person found guilty of supplying the drugs. :■ , ILLEGAL TRAVELLING ON THE RAILWAY. Daniel Reilly, the accused in the pre vious case was then charged with having, on the lith April, travelled on the New '' Zealand railway on the false pretehce, '/', / that he was a constable, while as a matter _ ,' of fact he was not so, and had .no. right to (i '-'.' travel free on the railway. The Sergt. asked .for.a remand, and stated that , Reilly was discharged from the force on : the 10th April, and on the 11th travelled •' . ; from Christchurch to Ashburton, using a ■■' ■ "constable's route." The route was from r r Christchurch to Dunedin, and to the ::' -' guard he made the statement that he was on transfer. ' *-Mr Crisp-spoke very strongly against the man having been arrested before he left the Court. :>. - The remand was granted until Tuesday next, bail of £20—his own recognisances t -•;.-—beingjallpwed. .'.The Sergt. asked for a heavier bail, as he feared the man would clear out: The bail, however, was hot , increased. ■y- ■ , ■,- ■ , . f

PRESIDENT CARNOT.

President Carnot touched at Aix les Bains, but proceeded to Marseilles without visiting Queen Victoria, who is at present in the former city.

A DISABLED SHIP.

Camtown, April 17. The Storm King, which put in here on her way from London to Melbourne, has resumed her voyage.

RIOTING.

"* Berlin, April 17. _ Rioting occurred amongst the Sile sian miners but the disturbance was suppressed by the military.

FAILURE OF A LOAN.

Lisbon, April 17. The proposed Portuguese Railway loan was a fiasco.

SILVER DIFFICULTY.

Washington, April 17. As a means of dealing with the silver difficulty, a joint committee of the Lower House and Senate pro poses the Treasury shall buy 4£ million ounces per month, and advocates free coinage.

Supreme Court.

[per press association J

Dunedin, April 18. The Supreme Court is occupied with the case of the Official Assignee of Christ church in Marr's Estate v George Chick, of Port Chalmers. The action is to have the sale of the Otara Dairy Factory, at Toetoes, declared void, on the ground that the sale was made within a few months of the bankruptcy. The case will last some days. j

SPORTING.

HAWKESBURY RACES.

[PWt PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Sydney, April 17. - The Hawkesbury races, which were postponed owing to the wet weather, took > place today. Golden Crown won the Hawkesbury Handicap,, insignia second, Mantilla third. ' Fourteen horses started. ' Won by a head.—Time, 2min 39£ sec.

TIMARU RACES.

; , ; Racecourse, April 17. .Following are the results of the re mainder of the first day's events. t-■■ ' Hack Race, of 15 soys. . ' * Emma 1 Jack 2 : Dividend £3 Is. Timaru Cot, of 200 soys; second horse '20 sbvs ; third 10 soys. 1£ mile, Ahua 7st 81b ... 1 Catamount 6st 71b 2 St James 7st 51b 3 Quibble also ran. Dividend £2 9s 6d. . Washdyke Welter Handicap, of 30 soys. One mile. ' Liberatorßst 1 Prima Donna 9st 21b ... 2 : , The Chief Bst 101b 3 Pennine also ran. Time lmin 48sec. Dividend £1 9s 6d. Flying Handicap, of 40 soys. Six fur i . longs. La Rose Bst 121b 1 > Road Metal 7st 71b 2 * Alcinous 9st 31b 3 Time lmin 17secs. Dividend £5 4s.

SECOND DAY.

1 Racecourse, April 18. The weather was wet, and the attend ance moderate. County Plate, 40 soys, 1 mile. Pennine ... 1 Prima Donna ... 2 Road Metal 3 Won by a length. Dividend—£B 3s. Hurdles, of 50 soys, 1£ miles. Waitangi 1 , Hollywood 2 . Sankey ... 3 ' Won easily* Dividend—£ll4s 6d. S.C.J.C, Handicap, 125 soys, 1J miles. La Rose 1 St James 2 Quibble ... 3 La Rose won cleverly by a length. Dividend—£s 6s.

The Labor Movement.

[per press association.] . Berlin, April 16. As the day for holding the great labor demonstration approaches the excitement increases The workmen employed at Liebig's iron works, in this city, were refused a holiday on the , Ist May, the date fixed for the demons r tfation, and, in consequence, the Socialists blew up a portion of the * building with dynamite. 1 • German Socialists recommend that , a holiday should be observed where , ever feasible, and express a desire to -.avoid any conflict with the authorities. London, April 16., The organisers of the labor demons tration in Paris deprecate holding a procession, and advise that holiday meetings should be held instead. (Received April 18, 12.30 p.m.) London, April 17. It has been agreed between the bootmakers and their employers to .refer the wages dispute to arbitration. Berlin, April 17. The Socialists declare that the labor demonstration on Ist May, will be carried out everywhere without any dorder.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(pee press association.)

(Received April 18, at 12.30 p.m.)

RAID ON A GAMBLING HELL.

London, April 17. Last night the police raided Fidelis, a low betting Club in Soho and effected the arrest of fifty-seven persons, chiefly foreigners.

CAPTAIN KANE.

Captain Kane late of the "Calliope" is an applicant for the post of Com mander H.M.S. Excellence.

SIR F.N. BROOME.

Sir F. N. Broome informed the Colonising Committee of the House of Commons that it would be useless to attempt any scheme of sending emi grants to Western Australia under a hundred thousand pounds. Sir T. Campbell stated the stagnation from which that colony was suffering, was entirely the result of the Colonial office refusing to permit borrowing.

ELECTED.

Sir W. Houldsworth has been elected Steward of the Jockey Club, vice Mv J. Lowther resigned.

MADAME MELBA.

V ' P/ARlff, April 17. .Madame Melba appeared bere as "Marguerite" in "Faust," and scored the greatest success that has fallen to the lot of any singer who filled the part siftce Acleta Patti, ;

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1890.



\ ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY, April 20th. Preacher—Rev. J. H. Gray. ANNUAL TEA MEETING TUESDAY, April 22nd. Reception to Rev. J. H. Gray. Tea at,6 o'clock. Admission, Is 6d; Children, Is. Addresses by Ministers and Friends. Music by the Choir. 4*124



WANTED KNOW 4 . T MMENSE arrivalsof NEW AUTUMN X DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, ex Kaikoura, at ANDREW ORB'S. TTIOR MANTLES, MILLINERY, and Jj DRESSES see A. ORR's New Stock. TJIOR WEDDING Outfits, Family JD Mourning, and General DRAPERY go to ANDREW ORR'S. ■XTEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— JJN ANDREW ORR is showing ex actly the same Goods in Roslyh Worsted 1 Dress Tweeds, as exhibited at the Exhi bition, also Blankets and Flannels. QAA PAIRS of BLANKETS at 4J\J\J Old Prices, contracted for when wool was Cheap.—A. ORR.



Holloways Pms. — Prevision. — A autumn treads on winter, slender, deli cate, and pale-faced youths become list less, languid, and debilitated unless; ai alterative, combined with some tonic, b administered to quicken their enfeeble* organs. This precise requirement. i: supplied by these noted Pills, which cai and will accomplish all that is wante< provided that the printed instruction surrounding them meet with scrupuloui attention. Holloway's Pills are especially adapted to supply the medical wants o: youth because his medicine acts gently though surely, as a purifier, regulator alterative, tonic and mildaperient, A very few doses of these Pills will con vince any discouraged invalid that hi< cure lies in his owii hands, and a little perseverance only is demanded for itt ompletion. ?TANTERBURY~ Excelsior^ Swiss Kj Watches from 13s 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks from 7s 6d upwards.—H. M. Jones. mHE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING X of St Stephen's Church will be held TO-NIGHT KFriday), in the Churcli Schoolroom at 7.30 p.m. 4 1 \\r ANTED Tenders for erection oi VV seven-stalled Stable. Tenders to close at 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, 19th. For particulars apply to W. H. COLLINS & CO., Timber Merchants. 4*114 BAPTIST CHURCH. SPECIAL SERVICES in connection with the above Church will be con ducted in the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday, 20th inst., by Mrs B^eyertz, Evangelist, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. All are invited to attend. J. W. SAWLE, 4§126 . Pastor. (jIARLES J3RADDELL Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "The Land Transfer Act, 1885. ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office—Burnett Street, Next to " Mail" Office. Saturday, 19th aprilTiß9oT~ at east street auction rooms At 12 o'clock sharp. BLAND & HUMPHERYS will Sell by Public Auction.—Fishing Tackle, Gun and Loading Extras. Books, Cham bers, Book of Days, 2 vols., Chambers, Eucyclopaena, 8 vols.; Stephens' Book of the Farm, 2 vols. \ Sir Walter" Scott's Novels, 12 vols., arid a lot of useful Books. BLAND & HUMPHERYS, 4 *131 , Auctioneers. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. X HEREBY declare Mr Henry George JL Flower, being the only candidate nominated, to be duly elected a member of the Ashburton Borough Council. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, April 18th, 1890. 4 129 T. Bullock FOR SALE—Grass land near Tinwald, . OA ACRES Easy, terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. L.V ORSE POWER, suitable for driving » I. chaffcutter, for Sale at a low price. T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTIES. I HAVE a number of Sections, together with Cottages thereon, for Sale, for which owners are prepared to take Low Prices. Full particulars on application. __ T. BULLOCK. £} i A SECTIONS ~opposite~the c3i> I 'tt- Ashburton Woollen Factory for Sale, Price £14 each. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fpO FAKMEKSand Others For Bi'e is. a Light Soriag Dray. App!y to T. BULLOCK. T) AH At A- SECTIONS-1 am prepaid | til to rpce'.ve offers f-ir any of the I fflUiwJm', vi z , Nnmb«™ 26, 86 A2l, i 124, 208, 291, ?92> 295,297. Teroiaif required, App yto ■ ■ T. BULLOCK. I TT^OB SATiB—3O Acres.odd,conveniently IJ; situated near the County Saleyarda, (divided into Sp»ddrnh«pnd enrrotiDdert wrtti a plantat-'on ; ol) well wutere^ with a County water rao?» >"'nay terms, Apply to T. BULLOOK. ' 110 FA RMWR3 - Cheap Stopuge — i Cheap Storage—l am propped to ■coept; £67 10j rental nr.tll tho In of January, 1891, fi>r my brgo Gr^ln Store in Weat Street. This offrt a favor? We oppui-iunltf for Furmero to sombtne ' togetho; utd Store Grain on thatr own I aceoaot ftk » very %m*X\ ooet. l T BDLLOOK, JS



BOOTS, BOOTS, for Variety, Quality, Style, and Make of Ladies', Children's, and Gents' Boots go at once to ANDREW ORR'S.



-J AA EMBROIDERED ROBES to J_V/\y Select from at ANDREW ORR'S. No two of the same pattern.



BAMS AND BACON IN LARGE ou SMALL QUANTITIES, ~IT7ELL QEASONED AND FIRST CLASS QUALITY. JOHN QEB & CO. TO-MORROW SPECIAL ENTRY. ON Account of Mb John Christie, Superior Brood Mare, 6 years old, bred by Mr John M. Kellab. T. BULLOCK, 4§123 Auctioneer SATURDAY, APRIL 19th. Quantify of Groceries, &c.—ln the Estate of R. Morgan. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Deputy Official Assdgnee, to Sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, — A quantity of stores, consisting of an assortment of groceries, tinware, a quantity of flour, hardware, grindstones, Tools, Horse Covers, empty Sacks, and a quantity of Sundries to numerous to mention. Sale at 11.30. "~T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. 4J74 j ' SATURDAY, APRIL 19th. q f\ ACRES,~TINWALD O f\ MR T. BULLOCK has received inj structions from Mr A. F. T. McLeod, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. The Eqtrity of Redemption of Lot 40, containing 30 acres 1 rood 23 perches, part of Grove Farm Es tate, and fronting Graham's Road. This would make a convenient paddock 1:for farmers living at a distance and sending stock to the yards for sale. Liberal terms. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, .4*71 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 19. LAND AT ALFORD FOREST. MR T. BULLOCK has received in stracfcions from Messrs Harman an]> Stevens to Sell bj Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— R.S. 21498, containing 99 acres, ad joining Mr McLeods property, Alford Forest. Farmers and others desirous of purchas ing property in this locality are invited to i nspect this and attend the sale. Liberal Terms. { Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, I 4f72 Auctioneer. ( SATURDAY, APRIL 19th. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Robert Smmhies, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his Free hold Farm fronting the Main Road lead ing fco Willowhy.— Being R.S. 23333, containing 50 Acres, allfenced with well kept live fences, divided into convenient sized pad docks, and well watered ; Also 20 Acres leasehold adjoining, having about 8 years to run. On the free hold is erected a Comfortable Farm House of 7 rooms with Verandah, detached Dairy and Wash house, surrounded by well grown Planta tions ; there are also Stable, Chaff house, Implement Shed and other buildings. t This is a very desirable property, con- I veniently situated, and in very good order. I 333asy Terms of Payment. I* Sale at 12 Noon. 1) T. BULLOCK, • 4'W# Auctioneer*



J BULLOCK'S ARCADE. I "|\/TR D. THOMAS has received in 11.VJL structions from Mr ' Frederick I Hill to Sell by Public Auction at Bul lock's Arcade on SATURDAY, April 19th, at One o'clock, — Q First-class DRAUGHT HORSES, O DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS, HARNESS, Etc., Etc. D. THOMAS, 4i120 , Auctioneer. ■;.



WANTED, KNOWN rjTHAT Me Charles Ryel, of Ashbur _L ton, has taken a shop next to Han ftAHAN, Baker, 1 Triangle, for convenience of Town and Country people, to supply Fish, Oysters, and Codliver Oil. Orders promptly attended. 106 , C. RYEL.



H. CHILDS SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENGINEER, (Late of Chertsey.) ' BEGS to notify that he has com menced business in .Ashburton in the premises on Wakanui Road, lately occupied by Mr C. Ray, Engineer, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit .a fair share as public support. - All kinds of Agricultural and other Machinery repaired." Horse Shoeing and ,all kinds of Blacksmiths' wort done with promptitude. ; Note the address— Late premises of R, RAY, Wakanuißoad



SUBDIVISIONAL SALE OF PART OF THE CELEBRATED WESTERFIEUJ ESTATE. 1150 AO^BS CHOICE LAND TO BE DISPOSED OF.- I HAVE been instructed by C. G Hawdon, Esq., to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, The Undermentioned FARMS OF GOOD LAND, VIZ:— NO. I—Containing 272 ACRES, well fenced and subdivided, with large Plantation (forty acres) in the centre of it. NO. 2—Containing 560 ACRES, with splendid improvements, farm build ings very complete, well fenced and subdivided, with frontages oh three roads. 1 NO. 3—Containing 125 ACRES, re claimed swamp, very rich land, would make a splendid Dairy Farm. NO. 4—Containing 175 ACRES re claimed swamp, well fenced and subdivided. • NOTE.—Running Water in every Pad dock in the Block. Inspection Confidently Invited. Terms—One-third cash; balance, three years at 6£ per cent. For particulars, apply f. D. THOMAS, f 4 95 , Ashburton.



ON *nd after 2od December, Mb Fhimp TiecH will run 1> Mail On«cr. uocu Aliurol Pores,'. HofelHo Sprn b.w !.<t!lw»y Station nSHy, !e<v'np ihe F-tfvt »t 7 'J.m, and atrlv'us; at J-p.mjibn-" ;■ imts io? tba itniu \o Aahbu.non, iltl?8



}\J. .SPARROW, TAILOR AND MEN'S MERGER FAST STREET



THE ASHBTJRTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE, '' TANCRED STREET. "PICKFORD and UNDRILL have a _L large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on. view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ture from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads in various patterns. Bedding in great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, just the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ; '.'••' . . ORNAMENTS V»ry suitable for Christmas presents just arrived; Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS "AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address— TA N C RED STREET Opposite the Arcade WTO X COafflS.- W, W. SPENCER TIT AS JUST LANDED • large »nd for the Coining: Season. Now Dretß Goods ;n f>ll the moat Fashionable shadea at 7£3. a {••plendld thick and hi.avy Hosaespin At ts 31, worth Ib9J. G->od Benvy Multnn D?opb TVeedß B^i 'White Twill Sheuttnga, doubla width la G.>od White O^looea 4i 9d the dcaen. l«rry OrUoo 2s lid ft d. zen. Ticking 6ji. Pins. JOYirpl«, Shinlogn, Flaane t> QaJ.'B. ©to., »t about HALF PRICE. Good Woßhing Gbghtcw In Fancy Ohrcln at 5Jd, Men'e Lw^ed Salts 18s 6i. A God T*ecd Suit 26i  MUn'a Thick Wo >ileri Socks It 4d Moii'a BtrPDfi Cotton Shtr-2 6d, Boys' Ool'd M> ien 2b lid., ■■ ■ ; ■ Mon^« Gold Moloa 6% Jld/ .. .: f Mori's Shoota? B,ota 10s 6 i ; Bluchen 6s lid. Obildron'a Bt/mg Schoolßoo'i 5* Hi A Largo Assortment of Children') Putonfc Leather Shoe* tnd Booti slirayiin S-ock - . W. W, SPENCEE'S THE ARCAD3.



MAIN k FIELD PIPES A LARGE supply of v^rlou.i SIZSB always in STOCK, for SALE la Urgo or small quantl ies. fcPJiCIiL Qdo^t'.oag given for large qaaatU'ei. i GEO. JAMESOtf, ASBBUJiTON & BAKAU. 3t172 —NOTICE— T HAVE pleasure in announcing that I *■ have appointed Mr J. Quinn, Watch maker, as sole agent in Ashburton for my Improved Pebble Spectacles. Signed 10 15 WM. RICKETTS



TO LADIES WHO WOULD DRESS FASHIONABLY AND WELL I AT THE SMALLEST POS- • I SIBLE.COST. TNSPECT the New Dress Fabrics, Plushes, Ulsters, Ribbons, Gloves, and Feathers, latest styles, now on view at "THE CORNER." w Stock of Flannels, Blankets, Flannelettes, Hosiery, Men's and Boys Clothing. The Soundest Yak OFFERED. ; "W TT rtoLLiak W« -O-« VOLLIEK 1 "THE COKNER." |



IRONMONGERY. JOHNORR&CO. Are Offering SPECIAL VALUE FOR CASH '. Prior to their Annual Balance. AND Having' Large Stocks of Lead ing Lines now landing, Purcha sers wiU save from 10 , to 20 pc, cent : 12 cases new Bedsteads at all prices Guns of all kinds, grand value | 10 cases Sporting Powder 15 cwt Shot 4 cases Fenders from 6s to £5 . 50 sets Fire Irons from,ss to 30s 4 casks Holloware and Kitchen Utensil 3 packages Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 case table and pocket Cutlery, grand value' 3 casks Plough and Trace Chains 100 drums Raw and Boiled Oil 2 tons White Lead' Paints and Varnishes of all kinds 5 bales Wall Paper 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d, 17s 6d to £5 Ranges and Stoves of all sorts 20 tons Bar Iron . 1 ton Bolts and Nuts all sizes 4 packages Wringers and Mangles New "Home Sewing Machine" best and simplest Leather Portmanteaus and travelling Trunks Leather Belting liin to 6in Manilla and Flax Rope, l|in to 3in , 40 coils of Plough Line 2 cases Sellar's Mould Boards Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, all sizes 3 casks Buggy Springs and Axles ; 40 kegs Bluestone ; 75 kegs Wire Nails 20 : kegs Fencing Staples ; 40 coils Barb Wire ' „ -2 bales Seaming Twine 1 case Babbet Metal  ; , , 20 bundles of Spades arid Forks, &c, 4 packages Screws, Locks and Hinges 4 packages Saws, Chisels, and Planes 6 cases Picks and Axes i 4, cases Gorse Knives • 8 cases Axe, Pick and Hammer Handle 1 case Hammers VALVOLINE, LUBROLINE, CASTOR, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, andNEATSFOOT OILS 10 crates China and Earthenware. —Including—■ i New Toilet, Dinner, Tea, and . Dessert ware. Some of these are really beautiful goods. 3* HN AER P T HO



Baor.br s,, BuildSrs, undertakers, etc. ' Corner Wakanui Road and Cass Street 1 , (Next Central Hotel). Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, HAVELOCK, STREET. ■> 2 90 ' (Next the Court House.) Itinwald coal and firewood DEPOT. ( JA /"CLOTHIER has for . 11. \J Sale—Best New castle, Westporfc, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers -Coal, Firewood and Stakes. Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff, at Ashburton prices. ■ NOTICE OF EIfMOYAL. tohn"m()ison BEGS to inform his Customers and the Ashburton Public that he has taken those commodious shops in the Town Hall, to which he will -remove his business, on Ist MAY next,! and in; consequence will hold a cleariiisr sale of his present Stock, at REDUCED RATES for CASH ONLY till* date of {removal. Orders booked will be charged, at' Ordinary Rates. , ■ REPAIRS neatly executed at the shortest notice. J MOISON



C.THORNTON DUDLEY LA ND, EBTATS AiSD STO X AGiSH j, 16L Hdfefurd Stee', G&u'.t'.'wbivoh. I hure eunon of motifcy t-» len'i on good *i'oiifity-tt lo.v lute of inteient. fcovtiral Pairas r'or 8»l«». THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social, Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and. Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne place, Russell Street, Melbourne. blte;Op Dipping BiiOOKE'S NEW PUBLIC DIP RAILWAY RESERVE, ; Opposite Ashburton Saleyards,, • IS NOW GOING ON. Man in attendance every Moiiday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 to 1, other days can be arranged by applying to C. M. BROOKE, East Street. PRICE : , , . One Penny per head under 50^; Three Farthings per head over 500. After Ist May, One Farthing per head more. Brookes "Perfect" S&nsp Dip. L Equal to any, and superior to most, is sold in the Ashburton County only at 6s per gallon, used Ito 110 and or 120 gal lons of water, goes further and is cheaper han any OTHER DIP.



The Union Fiw Jajwaajj. p).n)ii/, Limit Head Office, CMstchurch. CAPITAL '.; £2,000,000 ! PAID UP ... ... ■ £100,000 . RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £65,000 DIRECTORS,— Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb, G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Reeves, M.L.C. J. Andebson, Esq., J. Palmek, Esq., >'' : : . , General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES, Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. Special Featukes : The only Institution of the kind: J<vith its Head Office in Christchurch. LiBEBAiiTY in Settlement of Claims., ... . Ra?es, lowest current. ■■ ; i■. •"*■ .'■.' « AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, \ JOHN" a. KESTJT/LL WEsT STREET. ' „ ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMBS OF ' WHEAT, . OATS, BAKLEY I SYE<JRASS, FEA«, ETC,, ETC, F&IEDLANDER BROS. ' '; WHEAT BHIPMEN"TB~ TTTE ARE PBEPARED TO MAKE. LIBERAL ADVAKOES, FBEE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, ag»lnst Ml kinds ofPxodaoo pl»oo(3 in oac hauds for shipment %o the United Kingdom or the Continent. HAVING oue owu hoaee In Loadon ffl » aafficieat gaHßntoo that tho Intoreal of Clients, who will entrust the shipment of their grain to as, will be well looked after. Olieptfl may aloo rely that expaanoß will bo kept as low as posalbb, »nd tbe.higbeo Laotket v»lno taallsod. EACH Furmer'a Lot 1b shipped ondor « distinct and eepsrata brand, no tw lotß being branded aliko, and epch lot 1b Bold on its own msrits, Prompt azooua Skies an in the past. WE aid also prepared to store grain and other Produce, at Aahburton, Lyndhnrat Lyttelton ot Addingtcn upon easy terms, and mako roaaontb.'e adranoes on game. FRIEDLAJ^DiiiK BKOS.



NOW LANDMGr EX "MauaGribam" 20,000 Fee* DR VSST?D KAURI T. &G. FLOOBINQ ■ T. & <J. MATCH LINING AND BOARDS. XX " Spray" 30 000 Feet SPLTCN^ID RED P(N«. EX "Zlot " 20,000 Feet MAGNIFICENT WHITE PINE FLOORING, LINING, AND ST3ELV FROM HAVBLOOK' / -r IN STOCK AND TOjA&BIVE- :; s.■ WJESTPORT, NBWOASTLS 1-, GREY VALLIS AND MOUNT cOMERS COAL. w,h. Collins &ea Timber and Coal Merchants ABUNDANT OKOPs> OF GOOD WOuL, OF TtilS ul^aasX MAKKh,!' VALUE FOR ITS CLASS, EKSURKD BY THK USB OF LITTWS PATENT SHEEP DIP (NON-POispip)US.):; „ / '. ; ; ADVANTAGES OF LITXLEi"PATENT FLUID DIP :— IF PROPERLY USED .according to tho laatruotloos, U is the beat, tbo moa effactml Bud most valuable.Dip knows. . , IT IS NOT POIBONOUS to animalo, thy© la thecefore no dangar of polsonfDfe Homos, Sheep, Cattle or other BRinmlo, by the Dip draining on tbo «r«»B or h«rb»ga ; there la no dangtr In lenvlog it aboat in tho wsy of chi dren oe othera ; cot la there auy Jangor of wholesale poisoalng from neglect; ecoidont, or dealgn. ITS EFFECT UPON TH2 WOOL In exceedingly ImporUnt to Woolgroworß. It apidly tho valna j Jt cot arrest tbe growth »t *Dy time but promotes tha natural Accretions, and inoroasoa the weight of the fleace; it docs not,stain ok dlscolot the wool, nor Uke oat »»y of the yolk, but la &t all tlmei the beat Dip for the wool that can be need. IT IS CHEAP and repays itnolf tenfold to the abeep-ovnor. IT IS EASY TO USE, ttqoirbß very Httlo preparfttlor-, mixes Instently w'th ccld water, leaves no aedimont, no ecutn, no wsate. One gallon of Dip to 100 mtllons of water—the wa»h U tben ready for oae. , IT IS SAFE. While PoisononaDlpe ban only be Died with onutlon upon sheep, thie Dtp may bo need open all Bulmale: Hornea to kill Insects and the mange ; also Dog. for the somn putposo ; aleo for extercoicating inaocta, and allaying all irritation of th aklo of Dairy Oattlo, Otlves, Pigs, etc, for which purpcaa it is ulmply Inralnnble. ■ FOB SOAB, LIOE, TICKS, and ioeesca of all kinds, it is « most effectual Dp, and thoroaghly reliable at all times, and in all oUmtttes. . , LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID D/P hns « world-wide rppntstlon of the highest possible oharaater. It has rooelred more GOLD and SlLYJfitt MKDAL3 and othe/ AWARDS OF EXOELLBNttS AND MERIT thaa perh*p« ail tho othei 'cheep Dpi uttogtthei iHBSNl 1' FOB ASHBTOTON COUNTS i GEO. JAMESOJI



LONGBEACH COACH. /*"\N and after Monday 21st insfc., the :.' above coaoh will leave Ashburton for -.-. j Longbeach at 4 p.m in place of at 6 p.m, Arriving at Longbeach at 6.30 p.m. ' daily. 4 116 , ;/~* ENERALPRESS AGENCY , REPORTERS, Newspaper Corres pondents and Advertising Agents, Russell Street, Melbourne, Undertake Special Reports of Public Meetings, Newspaper Correspondence, and Newspaper Advertising throughout the Australian Colonies and New Zealand. Communications to be addressed to The ;>*:', Manager. r % .'' '. N.B.—FUes of Provincial Newspapers are kept for the convenience '.of the Agenevs clients. I 627 : J. KANGER SADDLE, COLLAR, asd HARNESS MAKER. HAVING Purchased the business of / Mr A. Ireland,, and removed > into those commodious premises,, lately' '-.■"•: occupied by himi n Burnett Stroet, begs ;! most sincerely to thank his customers for. ' past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to ! ,-': deserve rby keeping the best stock of ,y Saddlery and Harness, and strictl.atten- . tion to business, combined. with, good ,; ; workmansliip and reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to. ASIiBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. Kg T3 can, . :,:;;; 0.. ±5 can, . ;;:. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT ■' ■< OATS BEAN CHAFF ' etc., etc| "y^ ;": £}1 T0 X? A PER DAYtob ' oJ L. - ' d«j jT made 'by person i of either sex, in their own localities, a , work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Any one can do ■ the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed :. i free. The employment is particularly : adapted to' the region in which this publi cation circulates.. Boys, and girls earn nearly & much as men. Full particulars ' and instructions mailed free. Now is the f time—don't delay, but write to us at once. . : Address Stinson and Co.j Portland, '.., Maine, United States.', ' , \ z



THE /; ;, . '* ' '' CLEAEINGSALE v BOOTS ? GEORGE DIACK'S ESTATE, - TTAVING been so SUCCESSFUL, ':, JQ. we will clear the BALANCE; , for V -. -' : ';■ ONE -\TTEEK, /^NLY , -'.. NE W EEK WNLY . STARTLING PRICES. MITCHELL & TURNER, TICKET) W {®£T. S ;,' O. X"> Seymour, SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombo Street (new Buildings near , Corner of Gloucester Street.) ESTABLISHED 3869/ SCALE OF CHARGES : Extraction., 2s 6d per tootli; Fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where a number require i attenci-gto. ' . ' , ARTIFICIAL- HEETH The charges for Artificial Tfiith are made with a view to strict ecbnoiny, regtdated by su"] .-.-•--"■.-—'•-.-.->- -.-^ c.~"" rrcsent, or such :• .: :- ■.■•: .■, .i. I- I.' ■. : Par ticulars given on application. . Consults- . ■ ■ =..-. -.-. -. V• v : . Ci^-.-y/ T.nTir^V.- a =s) :.:!:.. = ,:!,■, :..:-.i-..-|.v;.,i-v:. \ !: -n.-w <«V •i .ii:. ;■>'> :>...■ 215, Colombo Street, Christchukch. , _J_ , ■•■■.-- .--.^S 16 "f "SiTTS Tv> MiiASUKh,' , mBE Lttrcest Stook ofr , JL TWEEDS <?ver shown,  ■ ■ I in Arthbuttt^ to choosa ; i" 1 from. ■ , .', QUALITY ASD FIT GVAR lI\ rTSEJ> Come and no the priosa. . . . ASHBURTON CLOTH* ING MARi .■'■■: BA.UNDEB«' . BOi'LDfNaS." : ,'> S^ .TpAWCIT- "pvODDS ■ SURGEON DENTIST, ' (Formerly with A. W. Ciiatfield, Auckland.) -CHARGES—, : Ordinary Extraction 2s 6d , Painless "5a Od Stopping t ' 7s 6d / . Full upper and lower set. of Artificial Teeth 10 guineas, and all work ' .. equally moderate. —CONSULTATION FREE— All work done by him guaranteed to fit and look well. Address : —Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer East Street. ■ " Private Residence, . ' ', Havelock Street, Opposite Presbyterian Church, :