4 Mr J. Scottsbinßelladonna, syrs (Leeson) 0 10 Mr R. Bennett's blk g Jack 11, aged... (McGrath) 0 , 25 Mr C. Henry's blk g Glenrowan, 6yrs ... (White) 0 ' 2Mr J. Cass' br g Zest, aged (Healy) 0 10 Ma C. Harold's gr m Hett, 4yrs (Bamber) 0 - After a lot of fiddle-faddling at the post, Dr. Leahy got the whole bunch of fifteen away well together. After a stride or two Duchess of Albany's white colors showed out well to the front, and kept her position securely, notwithstanding strong efforts on the part of Goldfinch to forge ahead. In the straight there was a flutter home, but the Duchess held her own and won easily by three lengths, a pleasing disappointment to the .12 ticket holders who trusted her, Collingwood being a half length in rear of Goldfinch. Time, 50|secs. Dividend—£lß Is. Mr Harrison put up the winner to .' • auction after the race and sold her for £15, the buyer being her owner. District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Distaict horses only. ] 47 Mr T. 1 Daly's br g Liberator, 3yrs ' ; < Bst-91b ...: ... (McGrath) 1 1 71 Messrs Mi and 0. Hobbs' b c Road ','' Metal, "3yrs,9st 81b... (Jackson) 2 V 64 Mr H. Coulter's eh mMartha, 4yrs, ■'.. 95t51b... ... ... (Brown) 3 l ; ? ",,2o''Mr a L I. MarkeyVb.m Authentic, ' , oyrs, Bst 121b (Leeson) 4 !, 18 Mr A. Frisby's Jack, aged,lost 51b ;,  t ,)-• . , (Johns) 0 \ : 6'Mr. .S.i Esler's eh g Derby, 6yrs. .. ..x \9st 121b ... ... ... (Kerr) 0 21 Mr M. Scott's eh g Pennine, 4yrs, .'-9sfc2lb ■' ... '...'(McDonald) 0 0 Mr J. M. Reid's br g Cymaro, aged/Bst'Blb... .:. (Bamber) 0 10 Mr J. C. N. Grigg's eh m Zuleilca, •' ' 4yrs, Bst 41b ... ... (White) 0 H Mr J. Gaskin's eh g Taumutu, 3yrs, " ' ' Bst "..'.' ' (Holmes) 0 There,was some trouble for a while at the start, but the lot were ultimately got ' away' wbll, Martha getting the best of it. Passing the stand the chestnut was still leading with Authentic in company, and the two a couple of lengths in front of \ Liberator and Road Metal. At the back of the course Liberator had worked to the front, and Road Metal had passed Authentic and Martha. At the turn to come into the straight a fine race began, and Liberator ran a neck and neck tussle for' first or second place with Road Metal, the/former won by half a length, . and Martha, the third horse, was a langth . in rear of Road Metal. Time, 2min 43£secs. Dividend—£s 2s. , Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second • i. horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. r Three-quarters of a mile. 134 Mr A. L. Popham's b h Alcinous, -' 4yrs, 9st3lb (Brown) 1 85 Mr W. Russell's c f Red Cross, >; '■' 3yrs, 7stslb ... ... (Kingan) 2 75 Mr P. Butler's b c Leinster, 3yrs, 7st3lb : (Ray) 3 4 Mr T. H. Lukies' eh m Jenny, Lynn, aged, 6st ... (I. Price) 0 | Out of a tedious start Leinster came first, but was 1 passed by Red Cross at the bend, who at the same place had a short lead of Jenny Lynn, Alcinous last. In the straight it seemed as if Red Cross ought to win, but Alcinous coming along under the whip challenged the chestnut, and just won on the post by a short head, - Leinster two or three lengths behind the second horse. This was perhaps the most exciting run of the day. Time, lmin 16 3-sths sees. Dividend—£2.

Second Day.

The weather, was very mild and pleasant, and there was a far larger attend ance on the course than the day previous. The first race came off very punctually at one o'clock ; in fact, the passengers by the express had just time to secure race cards and see the County Hurdles start. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft ' 6iri high. One mile and a half. 87 Mr L. Markey's blkg Little Arthur, 6yrs, list 41b (Walls) ,1 76 Mr J. Meikle's b g Cathedral, aged, 10st51b (Hobbs) 2 12 Mr J. M. Reid's -by £r,Cymaro, aged, 9st ?:-.:. J-' ' •;.."■ (Bamber) 0 1 Mr S. Esler's eh g Carpenter, 6yrs, 9st (Collins) 0 Cymaro led over the first hurdle, but at the back of the course Markey's black went to the front, with Cathedral second. This order was kept to the turn where Little Arthur still leading drew further ahead. Into the straight the whip was apparently 'drawn on Cathedral, but the black won easily by two or three lengths. Dividend £116s. Time 2min 66secs. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 75 Mr P. J. Henley's eh m Yarra, 6yrs, 7stßlb (Kingan) 1 48 Mr W. C. Webb's eh h Ruby, 6yrs, 7st 131b (White) 2 33 Mr A. L. Popham's b h Alcinous, 4yrs ) Bstslb ... , ... (Brown) 3 31 Mr D. O'Brien's b c Helmsman, 3yrs, 6stslb (Holmes) 0 Yarra was the favorite in this race, and when Dr Leahy finally got the quartet away, to a fairly even start, Yarra shot out at once, and round the back of the course led by four or five lengths, with Ruby and Alcinous close together and Helmsman last. This order was kept to the turn where, coming into the straight, Ruby and Alcinous made an effort and got on better terms with the leader. The advantage gained by the mare, however, was not materially reduced, and she ran in an easy winner by a couple of lengths, Ruby second and Alcinous just behind. Time—2min llsec. Dividend—£2 4s. Wakanui Stakes Handicap, of 25 soys-; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. For district horses only. One mile. 196 Mr W. Russell's g f Red Cross, 3yrs, 7stl3lb (Brown) 1 14 Mr L. Markey's b m Authentic, syrs, 7st4lb (Price) 2 67 Messrs M. and 0. Hobb's b c Road Metal, 3yrs Bst 61b (Jackson) 3 34 Mr A. Frisby^s b g Jack, aged, Bstlolb ... ... (Leeson) 0 66 Mr T. Daly's brg Liberator, 3yrs, 7stl3lb (White) 0 8 Mr S. Esler's eh g Derby, 6yrs, 7stlOlb (Thomas) 0 35 Mr M. Scott's eh g Pennine, 4yrs, 7stßlb (Ray) Q 2 Mr F. Standish's b. m Fidelia, 4yrs, 6st 71b „. ,„ (Kingan) 0 Time, lmin 4{sseo. Dividend £1 18s, The doctor had some trouble in getting the field away, Fidelia being somewhat fidgety. At last, however, he got them into decent line, and Red Cross went away with the lead, Pennine second and Authentic third. At the back of the course Pennine was out of it, Authentic having gone up second place and Road Metal pressed into a place. Red Cross, however, led all the way and won easily by three lengths.

ENGLISH RACING.

[per press association.]

London, April %%, The following is the result o% the "race for the " ' - QvfiKT Mj?TKOFp;tf-fan, Stakes (Handicap), 1 *o'£ 20,'sovs each, with 600 added ; the second Korse to receive 50 soys out of |he stakes. About two miles and a quarter. Mr Sibary's br.c Parlinglon, by Higli born —Nancy Lee. Syrs ' .':. ' ... 1 Mr Harding Cox's b' c Armada, by 'Fernandez-pSota de Roma, 3yrs ... 2 Mr H. Barclay's bl c Galway, by Gal liard—"VVesteria, 3yrs , ,„ 3.

Parishoners Meeting.

DORIE.

The annual meeting of the Doric parighioners was held on the 20th, the Rev Collins presiding. Only six parishioners were present. The statement of accounts showed after paying all liabili- < ties a credit balance of £7 16s 3d which i was considered satisfactory. Mr S. E. Boyce was nominated as clergyman's churchwarden; and Mr W. Morrow elected as parishioners' churchwarden. The following were' elected vestry men : —Messrs H. J. Harrison, W. Harrison, G. Harrison, E. Richards, J. -Baxter, F. Richards, R. Baxter, G. Butter, R. Mulligan and G. T. Smith.

CHERTSEY.

At the annual meeting of parishioners of Sb James', Chertsey, there were present the Rev Collins who took the chair and Messrs J. Stringfellow, G. T. Twentyman and H. Kingsbury. The statement of accounts as read shewed a balance in hand of £2 5s Id. Messrs J. Stringfellow and H. Kingsbury were elected churchwardens and Messrs G. T. Twentyman, J. P. Willcocks and T. Childs, vestrymen. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Twentyman as lay reader and organist; to Mrs and the Misses Stringfellow for decorating the Church at Easter, and to Mr W. Gill for his contribution of fruit etc., for the same purpose.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[per press association.]

(Received April 24, 1.20 p.m.)

OBITUARY.

London, April 23. Mr Handel Cosshan, member for East Division, Bristol, is dead, aged 66.

PARNELL LAND SCHEME.

Mr Michael Davitt disapproves of Mr Parnell's scheme for dealing with Irish lands, and it finds no favor with the Home Rule Press.

CRICKET.

The Australian cricket team having been delayed at Gibraltar owing to the collision of the team Liguria. They played and defeated a local sixteen.

THE QUEEN.

Her Majesty Queen Victoria has arrived at Darmstadt, and on Friday will meet the Emperor William, the Empress Agusta, and the Empress Frederick. .

OCEAN POSTAGE.

Speaking at Bradford to-day Mr Cecil Raikes, Postnmster-General,stated that years ago he earnestly desired to make the same reduction in the colonial postal rates as are now proposed by Mr Goschen.

THE AMERICAN EXHIBIEION.

Washington, April 23 The Chicago Exhibition Bill ha: passed Congress.

THE EIGHT HOURS' MOVE MENT.

Chicago, April 23. Seventy thousand labourers will parade the streets on May 1, advocat ing eight hours; labor.

(Received April 24, at 1.20 p.m.)

SENTENCED TO DEATH.

Melbourne, April 24. William Warden Couch has been sentenced to death for the murder of William Trevethick, an elderly man employed by the United Devonshire Gold Mining Company, Eaglehawk, Sandhurst, on the night of 3rd Dec. The deceased was night watchman at the mine, and Couch murdered him in order to steal plates from the quartz crushing batteries.

The Primacy.

[per press association.] Wellington, April 24. The result of the ballot for the election of Primate is for the Bishop of Welling ton 3 Bishops, 11 Clergy. 10 Laity ; for the Bishop of Nelson : 1 Bishop, 4 Clergy, 8 Laity ; for the Bishop of Waiapu : 1 Laity. Bishop Hadfield having more than one half the votes recorded in each of the three orders was declared duly elected Primate of New Zealand amidst loud applause. Bishop Suter congratu lated the newly elected Primate on his appointment, remarking that it was & very honorable crown to a worthy career. Bishop Hadfield thanked the Synod for its renewed confidence in him.

The Catholic Concert.

The concert given last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, in aid of the funds of the Catholic Boys' School, did not draw the crowded house to which we are accustomed on such occasions, owing doubtless to the fact that there were several counter attractions. But though the attendance was only a moderate one, the audience was enthusiastic, encores being the order of the evening. The programme was indeed a very enjoyable one, the excellent vocal performances of Miss Pender, Miss A. Butler, Miss T. Butler, and Mrs Crisp, and of Messrs Stephenson and Flower being very enjoy able while the comic contributions of Mr Brallaghan ("all the way from New York ") evoked sounds of applause. Miss Pender possesses an exceedingly sweet and pure voice, and her Mary of Argyll, Farewell Alannah, Kate O'Shane and The Last Rose of Summer were very finished performances, though the enjoyment of the latter especially was much marred by the conduct of Home persons at the back of the hall, the buzz of whose more than tiotto ooce conservation was unpleasantly noticeable. This sort of thing ought to be put down very determinedly. We never heard the Misses Butler to so great advantage. Miss T. Butler's "Take me Home Barney" and " Killarney," and Miss A. Butler's " I'll take you home Kathleen," being admirably rendered, as also, it is almost needless to add, was Mrs Crisp's "The North Countrie." Mr Stephenson's " They all love Jack," and Mr Flower's '*The Skipper and his Boy," also deserve special mention, while some excellent violin performances by Mr Bate man, of which the most pleasing was a j barcarole by Spohr, were an unexpected and very welcome addition to the pro gramme. This also, as usual, was helped along wonderfully by the dancing of the i Lagmhor Highlanders, who gave a couple j of foursome reels in capital style, supple mented by a Highland Fling by our evtH} green friend, Mr Donald McLea#> and a sword-dance by Alick MpKenziei Messrs O'Loughlin and D. also gave some creditably esbjbjtipns of Irish Jigs and Hornpipes. Following is a complete li^t, Or, the several items :— ' Part L—Overture (piano) ** Salop di Brayiera," Miss Hollo^ay,j.Song "They all love Jack," Mr Stephenson; Song "Mary e£ Argyll" and encore '• Farewell Alannah," Miss Pender; Scotch Reel, Lagmhor Highlanders j, Highland Fling, Mr Donald McLean ; song, " The North Countrie " and encore "The Tollgate," Mrs Crisp ; song, "The Skipper and his Boy," Mr Flower; Irish Jig, Mr O'Loughlin y song, '-' The Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle," Miss Berg; . Qomjc, song, " Miss Hoolighan'a Cake "

I and encore "Skibbereen," Mr Brallaghanj song, " Barney take me Home again " and encore "Killarney," Miss T. Butler. Part ll.—Solo, violin, Mi- Bateman ; song, " I'll take you home Kathleen " Miss A. Butler; song, " Queen of the Earth," Mr Flower; Horn pipe, Messrs O'Loughlin and D. Brick; Solo, violin, Mr Bateman; comic song Married Man's Dilemma," Mr Brallaghan ; Foursome Reel, Lagmhor Highlanders; Sword Dance, Mr A. McKenzie ; Song, "Kate O'Shane," and encore, "The Last Rose of Summer," Miss Pender. The Rev. Father Chastagnon here came for ward to the fdotlights and thanked the audience for their attendance, which he would like to have seen larger, as it doubt less would have been but for counter attractions. He also returned his hearty thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted, especially to the conductor, Mr Gates, and to Miss Pender and others who had come a long way to help them, to their good friend Mr Donald McLean, who was always to the fore on such occasions, and to the gentleman who had come "all the way from New York" (laughter and applause). ■ The programme was then closed with the National Anthem. '

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1890.



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The opening meet of the Ashburton hounds took place at Winchniore on Tuesday. It was not a g»od scenting day and the ground was hard, but the hounds worked well and had an excellent run ending with a kill. A cablegram in another column says that 10 cases of New Zealand apples sent Home per thes.s. Oceana, sold in London at 8s per case. Some pears sent with them rolled on the voyage. F AO ' 1 1 ASHBURTON ± L/'VX'JL- LODGE, No. =29. Members of the above Lodge are re quested to meet at the Templar Hall To morrow night at 7.30, to receive Grand Secretary and elect Officers. Sister Lodges cordially invited. 4 189 W. PEARSON, C.T. K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Astfcma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, Is l£d and s 9d each. ANTED KNOWN.—Special Meet- < v*■ ing of Fire Brigade, Friday even ing, 25th inst, 7.30 sharp. Business important. 4 188 jjjj LONGBEACH ROAD BOiKa NO. 3 WARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. MR EDWIN HORSEY being the only candidate nominated, I hereby declare him duly elected a Mem ber of the Longbeach Road Board. E. J. FOOKS, Returning Officer. April 24th, 1890. 4 189 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. NO. 4. WARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. MR ARTHUR WILSON being the only candidate nominated, I hereby declare him duly elected a Mem ber of the Longbeach Road Board. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Deputy-Returning Officer. April 24, IWO. 4190 TO-MORROW Clearing Sale of Farm Implements, Horse and Buggy, Furniture, etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received in-! structions from Mr David Wilson ' (in consequence of having let his farm) i to sell by Public Auction at the Home stead, about 1 mile from the Wakanuij School, on FRIDAY, April 25th, the fol lowing, viz.— Horse, Buggy and Harness, Spring Trap, 2 Sets trap harness, Broad Cast Sower, Grubber, Robey Screen, Single furrow plough, Dray, Roller, Water Trough. A| quantity of household furniture, Cooking utensils, etc. Sale at 2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 Auctioneer. GBOXBY FARM SALE. THE Clearing Sale of Land, Imple ments, &c, will be held To-morrow, FRIDAY Commencing at 12 o'clock. GEO. JAMESON, 4§182 Agent, Ashburton. PRELIMINARY~ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE CHERTSEY, ON THURSDAY, Bth MAY, 1890. I HAVE been instructed by Mr Wm. Strachan, who has decided to relin quish Farming pursuits, to sell by Public Auction as above, at THE HOMESTEAD, CHERTSEY, 1 H t' f\ Acres Good LAND, well J LO \J Improved. Also, Splendid Sheep, Horses, Live and Dead Stock, etc., etc. Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. D. THOMAS, 4+144 Ashburton. IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W. SPENCER'S "T~~T"E is now offering the best value JIJL ever had in Ashburfcon A large and well assorted stock of DRAPERY CLOTHING AND BOOTS. Flannel Is a yard, Good heavy dress tweeds all colors B|d per yard. ( Winter Homespuns 7M. Cashmeres and merinos in all colors afe very low prices. Blankets in grey white and blue at very low prices. Quilts, calicos, flannels, holknds, and shirtings. Cheaper than ever. ' Double width white sheeting 7 jd. | Mens boys and youths suits. Sox, shirts and ha,ts at prices before never known. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS. The cheapest boots and the best boots ever had in Ashburton are at W, W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers, 6s lid. Men's shooters 10s 6d. Children's patent leather slippers,, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap. The best school boots for boys and gurls in Ashburton at WW. SPEICEJRS ABCADE ASHBUJRTON.



TENDERS. mENDERS WANTED for the Erection I of an Implement Shed—labor only— at P. & D. Duncan's Yards, Wills Street Plans and specifications may be seen at our Office. TENDERS must be in by 1 SATURDAY next at Noon. ' 4 157 P. & D. DUNCAN. /H MARLES T3 RADDELL Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder " The Land Transfer Act,' 1885. ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office—Burnett Street, Next to "Mail" Office.



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THE ASHBTJRTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE TANCRED STREET. "DICKFORD and UNDRILL have a I 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 I Very 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— TANCRED STREET Opposite the Arcade ~~7Ta m s AND BACO F IN LARGE oe SMALL QUANTITIES, -TT7ELL QEASONED AND FIRST CLASS QUALITY. JOHN ORR & CO. ASHBUKTON HIGH SCHOOL. Established 1881. "OUPIL of both sexes are taught the _L elements of a liberal educttion. Special subjects of study may be pur • sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master : Mr J. E. Buchanan. Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age £3 o 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of age ... 2 9 0 Music (extra) * 1 V The School year is divided into three J rms. All fees are payable ioQmlyrM*m



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The Union Fire insurance Company, Limited Head Office, Ghristchurch, CAPITAL ... £2 'OOO'S2 PAID UP £13°™ RESERVE AND RE-lISFSURANCE 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. Reives, M.L.C. J. Anderson," Esq., J. Palmer, Esq., General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES, Offices, 172 Horeford St., Christchurch. Special Features : The only Institution of the kind with its Head Otuce in Christchurch. \ Liberality in Settlement of Claims. Ra™bs, ♦■ho lowest current. . ... AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, JOHN a. EESTELL .. WEST STREET. 44i)



TK7E ARK BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY BY&QRABB, PEAB> ETO. 4 ETC. FKIEDLaJSDER. BROS. whjSt "shipments" TS7E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEE OF w COMMISSION AND INTEREST, &g»!nst nil kinds of Prodaoa pUood la oar hanie foe shipment '*o the United Kingdom or ihe Coatiuaut. HAVING our owe honns iv London fa a aaffi-r'ont gaftronioo that the Interest of Clients, who will entrust the shipment of tholr fttrin to aa, Jvlll be well looked afit, Client* may also rely that txpenoea will ba kept as low us poasibio, and the hlgtns market veluo reuliaed. m EACH Firmer'a Lot la shipped andor n dlotinot and separate brand, no •«■ lots being branded alike, and os>oa lot is aold on its own instils. Prompt acooin Sales as in tho paßt. WE are »Ibc prepared to atora g?aln and ethos Proriuoe at Aahbncton, Lyndhar t Lvttelton or Addingtcn upon e»»y tormo, »nd make roasonvblo advanyos on n»rao. FRIEDLANDiiK BKOS. EOW LANDING KX "Spray" 30,000Faet SPLENDID RKD PXNW. BX 'Zlor^ 1 20,000 Feet MAGNIFICENT WHITE PINE FLOOaiNG, LINING. AND SttEluV FROM HAVRLOCK. IN STOOK AND TO ARBIVE WKSTFOET, NEWOABTLK, GBia VALLSI AND MOUNT BOMKBB COAT,. W. H. COLLINS & CO. Timber aßd' Coal Merchants 1 ■ ■ A&HEUETOy. ABUNDANT OKOPS Ob 1 GOOD WOUL, OF THE MlGHBsii 1 MAUKfiT VALUE FOR ITS CLASS, ENSURED BY THE U,SE OF little's, patent sheep dip (NON-POISONOUS.) ABVA^TAGES OF LITILE^SPATENT ELTJID DIP :— LF PROPERLY CJSED (according to tho lastructlona, It Is the best, t^e mos cffectutU and mont yaloablu Dip known. IT 18 NOT POISONOUS to animals, thoro fs iherofcro no dangac of poisoning Horaen, Shoep. Oattb or oihi>r animals, by ths Dsp draloing on thu rsssb or herbage ; ihcre ia co danger iv leaving it about iv th« way of children ox otbera ; nor in there nny Jsnaer of wnolosala pofeoolne from neplcct, ticoidont, or dislgn. ITS EFFECT UPON THE WOOL !s exceedingly icuporUat to Woolgroworß. It apldly tho v»la« ; tt tioaa uot arrofit tiio growth ut nny tluio butprotcotee thu natural auoretlo»», and Inoreason the weight of the fleaco ; It doen not fttalu or diacoloi the wool, nor tike oat any of the yolk, but la at all times thu boat Dip for tao wool that can to uaod. ' ■ IT IS OHEAP and repays itaeif tenfold to the sheep-owner. IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring very llttlo preparation, rolsea Inettmtlr with cold water, leaven tio nediment, oo ccum, no wosto. Ono gallon Dip to 100 gsljonn of wfttei—the waah la tben ready for nae. IT IB SAFJ3. While Polßonous Dips can only be nsed with caution upon sheep, this Dip may be noed npon all nnlmals : Hori"pa to kill Ipuccts and the menge ; «lao Dcgi for the afttne putpoao ; aleo for extermlcaUag /n»eotß, and allaying all lrrit*tlon of the tklc of Dftliy OfllUe, Calvos, Plga, etc., for which purpreu it ia afoiply iavaintblc. FOB SOAI3, LIOE, TICKS, and loßeafn of nil kinds, it is • mont effectual Dip, and thoroughly reliable at all tlmoi, and in ail olimatoa. LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID D»P haa » woTM-wlda ,rrp o t a t!on of the highest noßflibte charaotcr. It has received morn GOLD «id SILVER MEDALS »od other AWARDS OFJJXOELLStNrJS AND MERIT than psrhapfl all the other ShecpDirß ut togethej (LGrEKT FOE ASKBUKTOtt COUNTS :l GEO. JAMESON



STOP THAT COUGH! By usin f Flswer's Cough Drops. Guaranteeg efficacious. Oan only be obtained at H. G. Flower's, Confectioner, East Street 3 191 SELLING OFF PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. BOOKS, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc., at Greatly Reduced Prices, for Cash. N.Z. Jubilee Chronicle L. F. ANDREWES & CO. MADi ft FIELD PIPES A LARGE supply of rtrioiut SIZES always in STOCK, for SALS in Urge or acoall quantities. SPECIAL (jaot»t!oni given for large quantities. GEO. JAMESON, ASHBUBTON & RAKAIA. 3ti72 — ■ I —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 AT THE SMALLEST POS SIBLE COST. TNSPEOT the New Dress Fabrics, Plushes, Ulsters, Ribbons, Gloves, And Feathers, latest styles, now on view at "THE CORNER." vr Stock of Flannels, Blankets, Flannelettes, Hosiery, Men's and Boy s Clothing. The Soundest Value OFFERED. WTX JOLLIER „ XI, V^OLLIER «THE COENEB." IRONMONGERY. JOBNORR&CO* Are Offering ' r SPECIAL VALUE FOR CASH Prior to their Annual Balance. AND Having Large Stocks of Lead ing Lines now landing, Purcha sers will save from OLO to 20 pc, cent 12 cases new Bedsteads at all priceu Guns of all kinds, grand value 10 cases Sporting Powder 15 cwt Shot 4 cases Fenders from 6s to £5 60 sets Fire Irons .from 5s to 30s 4 casks Holloware and Kitchen Utensil 3 packages Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 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 «f all kinds 5 bales Wall Paper 60 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 and Forks, &o, - 4 packages Screws, Locks and ' Hinges 4 packages Saws, Chisels, and Planes 6 cases Picks and Axes 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— New Toilet, Dinner, Tea, and Dessert Avare. Some of these are really beautiful goods. -r hn are p no ? N \J RR 00 KJO-* ~ 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 Mach nery repaired. Horse Shoeing and all kinds of Blacksmiths' work done with promptitude. Note the address— ; Late premises of i R, RAY,



| J TO LET.,' "■: -■"';»:' f $$$& "VTEAR Woollen Milk, Six Roomed :M jLN House, and a Five 'loomed, one; f ;r? | Apply at Steele's Stoke.. ■ r,4 168 : ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN ■■ -'■': "t CHURCH. , -> ■ ; rj^HE Anniversary Services of the abovo X Church will be conducted,oil^ SUN DAY next, 27th April, by llev Mr "■■': | McKenzie, of Lyttelton, Morning arid • - Evening, and at Wakanui in the after-: '§'% noon. , ' i -\\ , ''„#*! The Annual TEA will take place in the 1 Qddfcllows' Hall on TUESDAY, April 29. " "•■ Addresses by Rev McKenzie and other *'-' Ministers and special musical items by v;t; Choir and Friends. Tickets, 2s. Tea at ' h 6 p.m., 4 174 v^^ ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. ' *'/£ .■ \'£\ . D. JZ^EL&'N^ ' .;'■ r ,'^, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHAFF£?■ ETC., ETO ' *- , r.IV'H: "'*"?,'' i ■"» '■-■ J. RANGER SADDLE, COLLAR,, and HARNESS; MAKER. . ' ; HAVING Purchased the .business of:; ' Mr A. Ireland, and removed, into those commodious premises, lately; i occupied by himi n Burnett Street, begs . /,; most sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance,; of the same, which he "will strive to, ■';'■ deserve by keeping the'best stock of :.-',: Saddlery and Harness, and strict atten- - tion to business, combined with good , workmanship and reasonable charges. , ■"',■ ■/$ Repairs neatly and promptly^ attended to. i jQi T0 £} A PER DAY;tob« :, di»X dU^t' .made-by'"persons ,';','," of either sex, in their own localities, air V; work for us. New business. All meet - > with wonderful success. A.ny one can do the work. Capital not' required". We , , will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed^ h free. The employment is particularly,• i.- r . adapted to the region in which this publi-' J. '}}\ < cation circulates. Boys, and, girls e'arnC^V nearly a much as men. Full particulars/.^ and instructions mailed free. Now is the v V time^i.on't delay, but write to us at once." <, [':. , Address Stinson . arid Co., ; L" Maine, United Stated.'. = _ i j , O« J? HEli M O-.'U R, . SURGEOK DENTIST,;. H 215, Colombo Street (now- Buildings neat !v Corner of Gloucester Street.) ' ,;,.v^ ESTABLISHED ... ... 1869\' C SCALE OF CHARGES : /' .0 Extraction. 2s 6d per tooth; Fillings/ ; sspertooth.- . ;, ,- -,?• A reduction made where a number requira attending . ARTIFICIAL TEETH The charges for Artificial Teeth are made^ tO with a view to strict economy, regulated '■ by f"-;\ ■'■\"^',\T.~ Li'Yl"'' <"' l; i"'.scs present, or sue': ■i'. 1' 1!.: ;. [-.'.'•y :r' prefer. P.ir ticulars given on a2>])licntion. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide' Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance , 9 a.m. to 6 p.m 215, Colombo Street, Christchurch. / 8 16 \\ ■S't'lTS-.TO "MEASU.RE : J ''■' mtlE Larpoft Stools of : X I!WE *s.J3S «'ver Hh'.wn -;., Jri Abhburti <S to choonu ' from. , . QUALITY AJSO FIT QVABANTJSEb Ontue ani »»«o the priree. ASHBURTON CLOT&> ING MARi PATJtfUErt-*' B'jn.D'N'.iS. r , X- ALOQK'N \ pi TpAWCIT "TjODDS SURGEON DENTIST, *'[ (Formerly with A. W. Chatfielb, - Aucldand.), —CHARGES— ' . Ordinary 'Extraction ' 2s 6d Painless ' ~; ' ... 5s Od _. Stopping 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 fii and look well. Address : —Court Chambers, "above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer East Street. Private Residence, , y Havelock Street . . Opposite Presbyterian Church. . THE ,'. v I ■ ' '■ : . ;■■ ■■./;■ CLEAEING- SALE • -OP - ./ . , - , boots ■:■! IN t> „ , c; i GEORGE DIACK'S ESTATE, X j [TTAVING been" so SUCCESSFUL, ■ I Jll we wm clear the, BALANCE t : for ONE -\TTEEK rXNLY .'.'J- N E VV EEK WNLY ;-. 'v; AT ' /.''."'' V'-,;' ' - ' * - L STARTLING PRICES.. c j■•'. . '  ' -MITCHELL &;• TUMR - TAKCfiEI) STUEET. 