briefly detailed the circumstances. The daughter was delivered of a child which was put out to nurse. Mrs Flanagan said she felt inclined to murder it. On January sth the prisoners went to the nurse's house and took the baby away. Next day the head of the child was found terribly mutilated near an unoccupied houße, the body was not found. A quantity of clothing was found which was proved to have been taken away with the baby. A day or two later Mrs Flanagan called on the nurse and told her that some men had assaultedher daughter and taken away the child and cut off its head, and the police were making enquiries. She also said the face was battered out of recognition, and the body never would be found. After this the daughter left for Wellington," where she was arrested. The preliminary evidence was precisely similar to that given m the R.M. Court.

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HOME AND FOREIGN

[per pbess association.] (Received February 25, 10.30 a.m.) BILLIARDS. London, February 24. A billiard match, spot barred, has been arranged between J. Roberts (champion), and W. J. Peall for £500 a side. The mateh is 24,000 up, the champion conceding 12,000 points.

VALIANT PARNELL.

In addressing a meeting at Long ford, Mr Parnell said if events com pelled the Irish to face British bayonets he himself would take the lead.

A ROYAL MURDERER.

St. Petersburg, February 24. Bartinieff, a Russian Prince, has been sentenced to eight years im prisonment on a charge of murdering a joung actress.

PORTUGUESE AFRICA.

Lisbon, February 24. Information has been received that a portion of the material of the first jsection of the Portuguese expedition from Mozambique to Manicaland "has been severely damaged by storms.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 25,11.30 a.m.) ITRE SHEARERS' AGITATION. Bbisbanb, February 25, The Government have 300 men under arms in the disturbed districts, and the Unionist force is estimated at, 600.

GOLD ROBBERY.

Hobart, February 25. The Supreme Court has refused to issue a writ of habeas corpus to Daniel Tuhey and Patrick Troy, arrested here on a charge of gold robbery at Grey mouth.

FEDERAL CONVENTION.

Perth (W.A.)> February 23. The following delegates have been appointed U: represent Western Aus tralia at the Federation Convention m Sydney— Sir J. G. Lee Steere, Messrs John Forest, C.M.G., J. A. Wright, Alexr Forrest, W. E. Marmion, W. E. Lotton and Haskett.

MAIL NOTICE

The Letter-box will be cleared fer de spafcch of correspondence from this ofiice to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.3# a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dimsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Sehvyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m.; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oaniaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Aehton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 4.30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Sea view, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—-Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and Aarged double registration fee.

THE ASHBUIITcm GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1891.



\ ' ' ' ' ■ ■■■• II SI I ll' I' Ull 'i * U II Si II? Ik ■■■ " ®*m&h Lightness »f DmTgh ll II /I I I 81 II Si £$ iiflf BS I Simplicity of Construction, and ' 1111 il II I' 111 ii I Si §IB§ S 8 'i • l^U^Uity. of/BfloUWj.-? ( IS ES FOR SALK—£S, <5, and T-ft Cuts. OST'gT jnf* •'•''fl'it'ilVWfi 81 The-7-feet Cut s lighter m draught than k] /|| |ii |j| 3 ll II II 111 II any ether make of machine cutting a foot % .f' few 1. ■ •■■§»§ - V l{|-li X ICxti'aN always on haud. I *■* 2IJA A-v JJJUJIIIaaI D. THOMAS, Agent, " OTTHOMAS" ~ ——< (Ikte of'MATSOK, CoX ANJI Co, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSITRANOE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKRR, ASHBURTON o— . ' •'; 1* OANS Negotiated. Weekly Salea of Live Stock ; Tinwald and AshD rtou .lternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS, Salee d'f Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold, on Oommtasio Clearing Sales as per arrangement Harvest Requisite^ "T HAVE A LARGL STOCK OF HALE and DOUACHY'S BEST TWINER Which! am Selling at 6d, 7d, andß|dperlb. • % ALSO,— WIRE (Whitecross), CASTOR and^BOILED OILS, &c, &c« A.ND TO ARRIVE,- CORNSACKS and BEAMING TWINE. ■i D. THOMAS ASHBURTON. TITY NEXT WOOL SALE TAKES PLACE ON MONDAY, 19th JANUABY,||IB9I. D. THOMAS, _;_ ASHBURTON. FAT LAMBS FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS /CLIENTS are requested to leave particulars at my Office o£ any Fat Lambs they Kj may have to dispose of, as I have purchasers for ?ny number at top prices. D.THOMAS, ASHBURTON WToj¥¥siprCoinpiyr'" THE^wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and »ci nguiihed "for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY, ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,00^ to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepsi-e.l to recei? ls'for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURMTUKK, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT.. LOWEST RATES, v—- —Q ' '■ ■ ■' W. H. COLLINS & CO.. AGENTS STREET .A. S H BTJ ETO1? TIMBEB. "TIMBER. TIMBEB. ~ i TTfTE HAVE IN STOCK, A LARGE QUANTITY OF SEASONED WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING, ready for use. OOAL. OOAL COAL WESTPORT, GREYMOUTH, and NEWCASTLE COAL IN STOCK AND CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. Every Description of Building Material PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS'IRONMONGERY m Stock. JUST LANDED, CASTOR OIL FRESH AND PURE. I. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company, . Grey Valley Coal Company. ' Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS, CAPE BARLEY RYE, MUSTARD SEED etc. GEOBGE JAMESON ASHBUETON AND RAKAIA. , ,_ 2:; _ I am a Cash Purchaser Wheat, Oats, & Barley. CORNSAOKSISUPPLIED AT CURRENT ;RATES. GEORGE JAMESON ' ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA-



11l THE WOHKIM MAN Of ASHBURTON COUNTY TTTE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH "£ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 1 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 10 2 5 9 WE don't; have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice. FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, JXLITCHELL & iuRNER. STEPHENS T3KOS> TEPH EN S _D RO S , MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS "TTLTEhave just landed a First Class VV Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co's IEAS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation m recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m procuring the agency for this town for Sutton's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality, —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLO WARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. §~^* Satisfaction being our motto. "^1 Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON WM. SPARROW, TAILOB AND MEN'S MERCER. tm ■ EAST STBEET, i



THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. MRS 1» O P B WISHES to inform her many Friends and Customers that she has the Agency -of the above celebrated Patterns, that by each San Francisco Mail will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also — < •«XHE STYLE," Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART~NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. Z oO GL JJawcett Dodds SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Courfe Chambers, above Mr jj. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. Punctual;. HP-^ TH /^RAIGHEAD, % OC Hi Oraighead, tttt a i L oo br sss TAAIL OORBS T AAI L 00 KB S T AAA I L 0 O KB SSS TAAIL OORBS TA AIL OORBS T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSSS TAffCRED STREET, ASHBTJRTON. JAMES BAKER, TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE A»D F^NCI GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TjIURNITURE and Picture Frames Jj mn.de to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clegg's Perambulators. Also, Wiesner Pianos. wTWJJpencer & Co^ EXTENSION OF tfT. YV. SPE3TCBR & Co* Great Clearing Sale. Being heavily overstocked, and m order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home m about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10|d, 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4M; Washing Prints, 2M, 3|d, and <%1 ; Washing Muslin W2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3|d j each ; a very large Towel 9^d, H Q now 6|d ; very good Ticking, ft M 6d ; double width Sheeting, H 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill [*| 0 Sheeting, 11-|d ; heavy cotton Shirting, s£d; Cretonnes, 4^d ;• l fn Men's woollen Sox, ll|dj Boys' p j. Braces, 4d ; Men's, Braces, 8d ; W <j Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; Men's good Tweed Suits, 22s Q n 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from k H 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles W7s 6d, now 5s lid ; Boys' do. f -2s lid. BGOTS. BOOTS. £ fM Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's {Jj qolonial made Shooters, 9s 11 dj Boys 1 strong Boots very- ©heap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls* and Maids' Kid Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s Ud. 3s lid, and 4s 6d at W. BPJ2MCBR * Co'» THE ARCADE. N.B.—We have this clay purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per cent. If you want a real bargain now is your chanee^^ "_ ~ The~Arcatie. II" II



WE ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR AshlHirton, Tinwald, & Ayndliurst Stores ON STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT BATES. We have for Sale Coriisacks,; FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGFT WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVER* 100,000 s-6°fWHEAT -9n nnn sacks°f°ATs* inVi no Sacks of barley * ! Sacksof ryegrass * HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRIEDLANDER BROS



MR F. M-RICKMAN ' AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. CLEARING SALE. TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TDLEASE take Notice that the LARGE & IMPORTANT SALE Of Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, Take«s place at Korovuko, the residence of A. Roberts, Esq., TO-MOIiBOW, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, At 12 o'clock shaip. Luncheon Provided. fTm.- riokman, 2|133 Auctioneer. ~mr"george~jameson PO«~PRIVAM!"BA'IiB. I 5 ACK E S • 5 FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mr John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Aiien ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. Public Notices. 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 Terace, Rus»eU Street < JSlelbourne : ____ SINGING. A LADY (now resident m Christ church), thoroughly competent to teach Singing, is desirous of obtaining pupils m Ashburton. Lessons at their own residences. Apply "Alpha," Mail Office. « 106 ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANOY EXPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mrs Adams IS now shdwing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mes dames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipce Dye Works, lie gistry Office for Servants. siis win ~TT7 E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat IN ANY QUANTITY A.t Ilijsliest Market Rates ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 ovi j\_ dent society Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Hon. Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Hon. C, J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Anuual Bonnscs, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar a»e m ai s y other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any oth^r office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premims amount ng to £133, 000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY LIBERALITY, PROFITS. ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THTS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES EDWARD W LOWE Resident Secretary Christchurch District Office, W. H. UERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk.



(^ J %^3 Iks' I I W. H. COLLIER W. H. Collier is now The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner \V. H. Collier show in « The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier NEW The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier and The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner VV. H- Collier L HOICE The Corner VV. H. Collier The Corner \V. H. Collier MILLINERY The Corner W. H. Collier ULSTERS, The Corner W. H. Collier JACKETS, The Corner W. H. Colierl RIBBONS, The Corner W. H. Collier FURS, The Corner W. H. Collier GbOVES, The Corner W. H. Collibu DRAPERY, The Corner W. H. Collier etc., etc., The Corner W. H- Collier for the The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier AUTUMW T he Corner W. H. Collier .„,";„„ The Corner W. H. Collier WIiU B The Corner W. H. Collier SEASON. The Corner W. H. Collier _ The Corner VV. H. Collier The Balance The Corner W. H. Collier of The Corner W. H. Collier SUMMER The Corner W. H. Collier STOCK The Corner W. H. Collier i s still being The Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier SOLD OFF TnE Corner W. H. Collier The Corner W. H. Collier CHEAP The Corner W. H. Collier to make room The Corner W. H. Collier for The Corner W. H. Collier NEW GOODS The Corner W. H. Collier arriving. The Corner "The Corner." I J sa^-dS Bt~i/ I J NEW ZKALAND~RA~ILWArsr Excursion Fares to Dunedin for • Raoes, February 25th, 26th, and 28th. OETURN FARES from Rakaia—36s Xa) first-class, 25s second; Ashburton —32s and 22s 6d. Tickets issued Feb. 23rd to 27th, available for return till 7th March. 21113 BY ORDER. LECENSTNGHwsmiCT ~OF~THE " BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. LOCAL OPTION POLL. IN accordance with the provisions of the Licensing Act 1881, Amendment Act 1882, and the Triennial Licensing Committees Acfc 1889, public notice is hereby given of the result of the Local Option Poll taken on the 9th day of February, 1891. In respect of Publicans' Licenses. For an increase 38 Against 100 Majority against 62 In respect of New Zealand Wine Licenses. For an increase 38 Against • 93 Majority apainst 55 In respect of Accommodation Licenses. For an increase ... «... ... 41 Against ».,. ... ... ... 90 Majority against 49 In respect Bottle Licenses. For an increase. ... ... ... Co Against 93 Majority against ... ... 58 Informal votes ... ... 18 I hereby declare the above proposals to be all carried against the increase of Licenses. D. THOMAS, Chairman Licensing Committee. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Presiding Oflicm-. Ashburton, 23rd February 1891. 2§131 S« J3. O c y m o v r SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; filling*;, 5a per tooth. A. reduction made where a number require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH, The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as patitnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Chrlstchurch. 1 1 MR 1) THOMAS FRIDAY, 27th FEBBTJAUY, 18 9 1. Clearing Sale. THAVE received instructions from Mr Henry East (who is leaving for England) to sell by Public Auction on the premises, near Greenstrcet School, on above date, all his Stock, Plant, House ; hold Furniture and effects, via., 6 HORSES, broken to all kinds o Farm work I {^ Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES U TRAP HORSE -i COW, m full profit -I SPRINGER, close to calving -j McCORMICK REAPER AND JL BINDER Q DRAYS and FRAMES ■i Three-furrow PLOUGH Q Double furrow PLOUGHS ~i CAMBRIDGE ROLLER, by J_ Duncan -J Sets-Leaf HARROWS ~-4 Set 4-HORSE BLOCKS H TRAP -j Set TRAP HARNESS TSets of SHAFT and LEADING HARNESS n Pairs PLOUGH CHAINS Swingle Trees, Saddle and Bridle, Farm Tools, Wheelbarrow, Feed Box, Fowls, etc., 1 small stack Oat Sheaves, 400 bushels Danish Oats (old), ouantity of Chick wheat, quantity of Bacon, Household Furniture, and Dairy Utensils. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, £ AuQfcioueev,



THE WALKER COEK EXTEA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage*, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottlo. Designed toi the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS iIBJIIIMEIT. mHIS UNIVERSAL MFBICINE IS I A HOUSEHOLD K.EQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully vet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, ' Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puic-riy yield to the potent free of these well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy j m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine Known, THE OINTMEKjI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES" curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healin 6 Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT and neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by all vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for use m almos every language. jggjf Purchaser should look to the label on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London , they are spurious JAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworth Road,, S.E. WHOLESALE ANdTgXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. i Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms, LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated. Price List on application.



Mr W. F. Thompson SURGEON T^ENTIST, URGEON JjENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRTSTCHURCH Hours—-10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Having purchased Dk N. A. Neeley's Dental Practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 i



ASHBURTON HOME COMMITTEE! fpENDERS are invited for the supply JL of groceries for the Home from 2nd Mnrch, 1891, to 31st March, 1892. Particulars and form ©f tender can be obtained at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be received up to 11 a.m., on SATURDAY,; 28th instant. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, 2*138 Clerk.



PUBLIC LECTURE. A PUBLIC LECTURE on the '' New Hebrides," illustrated by Views from those Islands, will be given by the Rev. W. Watt, (who has already been 22 years Missionary there, and who is now on his way back), on the Evening of THURSDAY, 26th inst., at half-past seven o'clock, m the Ashburton Presby terian Church. All are cordially invited. Collection towards the Mission Funds. 2134 niniiirn FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of the late Mr Pkter Fawcett are respectfully informed that the Funeral will move from the residence, East Belt, TO-MORROW (Thursday), 26th inst., at 3 p.m., for the Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2 135 Undertakers. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Sixteenth Annual General Meet ing of the Shareholders will be held at the Society's Office, Taacred street, on MONDAY, March 16th, 1890, at 3 p.m. Business : I.—To receive the Directors' Report for year 1890-91. 2. To elect two Directors m the room of Mr Hugo Friedlander and Mr T. Bullock, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. 3.—Any other General Business. Any duly qualified member offering himself as a Director shall give notice m writing to the Manager. Such notice must be left at the office at or before 4 p.m. on SATURDAY next, the 28th of February, 1891. By order of the Board of Directors, * EDWD. STEPHENS, 2 136 Manager. TThlbur^on amateur OWIMMING pLUB. FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1891, Commencing 3 p.m. sharp. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. 1. 100 Yards Club Championship. 2. Diving for Plates. 3. 50 Yards Handicap. 4. 100 tfards Handicap, open to all amateurs. &. 50 Yards Handicap, open to boys attending Hampstead and Tinwald Schools." 6. 30 Yards Tub Race Handicap. 7. 40 Yards Costume Race. 8. 75 Yards Steeplechase Handicap. 9. 75 Yards scratch, open to all ajnateurs. 10, 50 Yards Consolation Handicap, Entry fee for all events 6d, excepting No. 1, 4, and 9, which is is. ENTRIES CLOSE 6 p.m., TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1891., With J. C. LANE, % 13? H<?n Sec.



Holloway's Pills. — Nervousness and want of Energy.—When first the nerves feel unstrong, and'listlfssness supplants energy, the time has come to take some such alternate as Hollow's Pills to restrain a disorder from developing itself into a disease. These ex cellent Pills correct all irregularities and weak ness. They act so kindly, yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, the blood rendered richer and purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent systems are invigorated. These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effec* on persons who are out of condition ; they soon rectify whatever is m fault, restore strength to the body and confidence to the mind. ■