selves. Both of these schemes were de lusive. The firsfc ignored the history of the race, the instincts of self love, and the pride of independence ; the second would in the end prove a bounty on idleness. . Besides, where could be found the men so infallibly wise and good as to successfully administer all the property of the State, cultivate all the laud, assign all the labor, and distribute all the products % A com pany of archangels would have to be en gaged to form the administration. The proper limits of State interference varied for different countries, but the principle ■\Vc,s the same mall:—" Help none who can help themselves or who can be otherwise helped." Self interest might be trusted to supply the wants of the world. The great city of London was supplied with every necessity and comfort solely by mdi vidual effort, and indeed no Government could ever undertake the task. Property was as old as the patriarchs, and the right to have it and keep and transfer it could not be taken away without subverting the foundations of human society. A contract was property, as being the means by which some one might gain something of value ; and the inviolability of contracts was as sacred as the inviolability of home. It was jiot the function of the State to .■provide work for its people any more than to furnish food, clothing, houses, and lands. Wheie persons could not find work, in ninety-nine cases out of 100 agencies outside the State could give more effective relief than the State itself. In the hundredth instance the State should intervene only when every other resource had failed. The law, however, was wise which prohibited human servi tude, and there was a servitude imposed upon the needy ; thus the Factory Acts and similar enactments were clearly within the true functions of the State. Of all the means of reconciling capital and bor he knew of none comparable to co operation ; and the State might do much to encourage co-operative schemes. For instance, corporations weie franchises granted by the State, and in granting them the condition might be imposed that labor, as well as capital, should be represented iv the shares on just terms. Though it was impossible to be blind to the increas ing uneasiness of society, society would not fall, though fiercely shaken. Men and women would become better and braver as they were more «nd more taught self reliance ; but never by the over-straining of the functions of the State.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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London, February 26 and 27. Cardinal Manning and Mr Buxton, M.P., intend to intervene, in the hope of settling the dispute between the seamen and the Federation. Mr Fitzgerald, the Australian labor delegate, has an article m the " Nine teenth Century" traversing most of Mr Champion's articles. He declares that the recent strike was justifiable, and was carried out in a peaceful way. The next elections will convert the labor question into the Moscow of the capitalist. The waterside Unions are willing to remove the block in London, and re new their offers of a compromise on the last terms proposed, on condition that the Shipping Federation displaces the free laborers and re-engages the old hands. The prospects of a settle ment are stated to be hopeful. The Royal Sovereign, the new battleship of 14,000 tons, and the Arthur have been launched by the Queen at Portsmouth. Mrs Maybrick's friends are hopeful of effecting her release. The Gaiety Burlesque Company sail for Australia in the Lusitaniu. The Lord Chancellor is preparing judgment in the Ah Foy case. Mr W. H. Smith, replying to a ques tion by Mr Cobb, M.P. for Rugby, said the Government had no know ledge of dissatisfaction having been expressed with any of the Judges of the Queen's Bench. Mr Cobb must give the name of the Judge complained of. Bank of New Zealand shares have risen one quarter. Rio be Janeiro, February 26. General Fonseca lias been elected President of the Brazilian. Republic under the new Constitution. Valparaiso, February 26. The Government forces were de feated in a battle near Iquique. Washington, February 26. The Pennsylvanian miners who were rescued this week after nineteen days' entombment, were found in a small hole sft long, 3ft high, and the same in width. They had managed to sustain life on scraps of bread, bark and paper.

AUSTRALIAN.

Adelaide, February 27. The shearers in the Western district have been called out.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, February 27. A squared kauri log, identified as one of those shipped by the missing barque Kentish Lass, from Hokianga to Sydney, last June, has been found washed up near Hokianga. During the stay of the Tarawera at Russell, Sir George Grey visited the grave of Tamati Waka Nene, and placed on it a basket of ferns. Before leaving Auckland Sir George received a message from the Hon. R. Seddon conveying good wishes, and a similar message from the Mayor and people of Timaru. Tlite Auckland Scripture Gift Associa tion held its annual meeting to-day, com pleting the fourteenth year of its exis tence. The average attendance of children at the Association's schools is 380. Before the departure of tne Tarawera die Rev W. Birch, who left for Sydney, submitted to the Baptist Tabernacle authorities the condition upon which he would be prepared to resign his pastorate of that church. They were that he should be paid arrears of salary up to the date of his release, and that he should obtain a release of the private residence. '' The Countess of Onslow held a re : peption at Government House this after r noon. About 500 guests attended. Wellington, February 26. The Trades Council carried a resolution approving of the. prohibition of sub-letting in Government contracts, Mr J, A. Millar, Secretary of the Hea-. men's Union, and Mr Bust, Secretary of lihe Auckland Trade Council, have written to the local Trades Council, askv ing the Council to discontinue its efforts to intermediate I eSween the Union Steam ship Company and its late Unionist em ployees. The Council replied that the action taken was at the request of the local Seamen's Union, and the members of the Council are somewhat indignant at the attitude now taken by the Seamen's Union. , ' Kelson, February 27. Eight leases of runs Avere put up to auction to-day,-at the 1 Land Office, iA'lj 'Went at the upset "prices but tAvo— ijYliarton's jfijn, Waiau, was increased

from £528 to £584, and Walter Ruther ford's, in the Clarence, from £56 to £198. Dunedin, February 27. At the sale of Crown lands to-day, twenty-six runs were offered on pastoral license. All hut three were knocked down at the upset price, and in nearly every case to the previous holders. At a meeting of the Island Block Ex tended Company the Directors reported that they were unable to get the Bank to finance them, and unless the shareholders subscribed Is per share it would be neces sary to ao into liquidation. The mee'ing unanimously decided to work the claim, and cheques were handed in representing nearly £1000.

The Potal Conference.

/ [PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION,] ' Sydney, February 27. At the Postal Conference the Hon. J. GL Ward intimated that New Zea land was willing to join the Postal Union, but the Government could not see their way to entertain the Eastern Extension Company's proposals for the cable guarantee. They meant a dead loss of £16,000 a year to the Treasury. They must keep before them the remote chauce of the Pacific cable, and the advantage to the colonies of a duplicate cable service. The debate on the proposal was adjourned till to morrow. [Received February 28, 11 a.m.] Sydney, February 28. At the Postal Conference Mr J. G. Duffy, Postmaster* General of Victoria, favored the proposal for carrying bona fide newspapers free of postage. The President informed the Postmaster- General of New Zealand that the clause in the Eastern Extension agreement precluding any arrangement being made with other Cable Companies had been struck out, and that the agree ment had only been entered into for a term of one year. Mr Ward replied that under the circumstances he felt disposed to try the arrangement for "one year, but intimated that he would have to consult his colleagues in the matter. The necessary motions for joining the Postal Union and being adequately represented, and for the reduction in maritime transit rates without the consent of countries affected, were carried.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Athletic*. Auckland, February 28. The Committee of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club, Without wishing to discourage the English tour, decided to suggest a postponement till next year. Public feeling outside is very favorable to the proposal.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN

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(Received February 28, 10.20 a.m ) ADMIRAL HORNBY. London, February 27. Admiral Hornby, who was thrown from his dog-cart on Tuesday is re covering from his injuries. •

AN AUSTRALIAN DRAMATIST

MrHaddon Chambers' play "The Idler " has been produced at St James' theatre with great success.

GOLD WITHDRAWAL.

It is expected that Russia will shortly withdraw o million and a half of gold from the Bank of England.

BANK RESERVES.

The " Times " states that the Joint Stock Banks are in favor of publishing more frequent reports of their total balances, and will keep larger reserves, if the Bank of England agrees not to lend money.

THE STRIKE COMMISSION.

Twenty-three members of the radical party are anxious that Mr John Burns should be appointed a member of the Labor Commission to be established by the Government to enquire into the recent strikes and recommend the best means of averting further struggles.

CANADIAN POLITICS.

. Ottawa, February 27. The Hon. Wilfred Laurier, leader of the Liberal party in the Dominion Parliament, and two other Liberals, have been returned unopposed.

[Received Eebruary 28. 12.15 a.m.] Mr L. D. Sullivan, one of those selected by Mr Justin McCarthy to visit Australia on behalf of the party who have seceeded from Mr Parnell's leadership, is unable to make the trip, and Sir John Pope Hennessy, who Avas returned for the North Kilkenny seat in December last, has been invited to accompany Mr Cox on the mission.

THE ALLEGED SHARPING.

Colonel Sir William Cumining, who has instituted proceedings for libel against the gentlemen who alleged he cheated at cards, declines to submit the cases to arbitration, and insists on their being heard before a jury.

THE SILVER RING.

Washington, February 27. The report of the Committee of the House of Representatives acquits members of Congress of any interest in the collapsed Silver pool.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Paris, February 27. The Empress Frederick left for Eng land without any demonstration being made. The irritation displayed by M. Deroulede at the visit of the Empress Frederick has induced the Erench 1 painters to refuse, to send exhibits to, the Art Exhibition in Berlin. The " Cologne Gazette " in a fierce article protests against the villainous insults offered to the Empress, which it declares are the deadliest insults to the nation, It calls on M. IJe Ercy, cinet, the French Premier, to institute procedings to. punish the Avretched perpetrators, Avhom it characterises q,s the scum of society Owing to the excitement German conso's fell five-eights per cent j other bourses are similarly affected. There is considerable excitement over the matter in France, which Avas in creased Avhen the article from the " Cologne Gazette " was posted in the vestibule of the Chamber of Deputies. Hit' Deroulede has abandoned his final demonstration against the Eih press, who sails for England to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 23, 11 a.m.)

MINERS' CONFERENCE.

Melbourne, February 28. The Miners' Conference h;is agreed to the constitution of Chief Councils, but objects to the proposal to obtain legislation in favor of eight hours' labor, and will take steps to secure better political representation with the view of protection of life and other benefits.

PLATINUM MINING.

The Otway Platinum Company has received information by cable to the effect that the consignment of platinum ore sent to England is valueless. The news has occasioned great excitement amongst the shareholders.

TUBERCULOSIS.

Sydney, February 28. . Experiments are being carried on to ascertain whether tuberculosis is com municable from one animal to another

FEDERATION.

The only toast to be proposed at the Federation banquet on Monday night, beyond the usual loyal ones, will be " One people one destiny," proposed by Sir Henry Parkes, and responded to by the Premiers of the Australian colonies. It is not unlikely that had Sir George Grey been present he alone would have been asked to respond,

SPORTING.

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Dunedin, February 27. Mr Stead has bought the yearling, Le Loup—Lady Emma, for'27s guineas, and J. F. Reid has bought Wolverine for 135 guineas.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB

AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunedin, February 29. The following are the results of the third day's races :— Handicap Hurdles Ixion, 12st 121b 1 Little Arthur, 12st 2 Triraolite, 9sfc 91b 3 Time—4min.42seos. Dividend, £23a.

Christchurch, February 28. Owing to the absence of the handicapper the weights for the Great Autumn Handi cap will not be declared till Monday.

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

(Received February 28, 11.30 a.m.) Melbourne, Febiuary 28. At Tafcfcersalls last evening the betting was extremely dull. For the Newmarket Handicap Bungebah was easier, and 4 to 1 found no takers. Other quotations were:—loo to 10 Fernado, 100 to 7 Churchill and Matador, 100 to 5 Merri and Prattler, 100 to 4 (taken) Wild Rose, ' Prattler has been supported to win about £10,000. [Received February 28, 12.30 p.m.] Melbourne, February 28. The weather for the opening day of the V.R.C Autumn meeting is very tine and like a Spring day. The majority of the Newmarket Handicap candidates spurted a few furlongs. Cold Reef, who will be ridden by Power, moving splendidly, as did Invesoigabor, Teksum, Pgymalion, Fernando and Radoo. Crown Jewel ran a killing mile and a half on the tan in 2min 46|secs.

The Shearers' Agitation.

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Adelaide, February 27. The Shearers' Conference have resolved to send a representative to New Zealand to explain to Unionists in that colony the present position of shearers in Australasia. Peceived February 28, 11 a.m. Brisbane, February 28 There is no alteration in the position of affairs at Clennont. The men say that even though defeated in fight they ay ill stick to their principle, and if necessary die for it. Shearing is proceeding satisfactorily by free labor. It is expected that a general call out will be made on Monday at all stations, on account of owners em ploying Chinese cooks and gardeners, but it is not likely that all the men will I'espond. It is rumored that the Rockhampton Wharf Laborers' and Seamen's Unions have been called upon to block non-Union wool.

POLIIICAL NOTES

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Auckland, February 27. Mr Adam Porter has withdrawn his candidature for the Newton seat. Wellington, February 28. The Native Minister leaves for Auck land on Friday. The Minister of Defence has revoked the appointment of Major Newall as chief clerk to the Defence department during the absence on leave of Lieutenant- Colonel Stapp. Major Newall will have charge of the Taranaki Volunteer district. Some time ago a request was made to Government that volunteer officers be allowed to frank correspondence to mem bers of their corps, but it has been re fused by Government, as the postal autho rities offer serious objections, Hon Mr Seddon has instructed the I Commissioner of Police to see that the I law respecting weights and measures (especially as regards bread and the adul teration of food) is strictly carried out in each town where po ice officers are sta tioned,

THE ASHBTJBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1891.



Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE ST »NE AND DEVONSHIRE GIIBYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS, CAPE " BARLEY RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. - GEORGE JAMESON A.SHBURTON AND KAKAIA. I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat f Oats, & Barley. CORNS AOKSJ SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES GEOKGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKArA ■ WE ARE PKEPABED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR '. Asbbnrton, Tinwald, & Ityndliurgt Stores ON STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sale Corrtsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT-; WANTED, FOE IMMEDIATE DFLrVEK* 100 000 Sacks of WHEAT< 20,'00Q **•-Oira -1 0 000 Sacks of BARLEY- Sacks of RYEGRASS- 00 0 Sacks Seconds of WHEAT HI«IIli:«T PRICES GIVEN FRIEDLANDER BROS ifflil Hif \irnm IS ES FOR SALE—S, O, and T-fb Cuts. miin . . miTniin The 7-feei Cut s lighter in draught than Li [I] 111 111 I 111 I ill 111 II s^ makeofmachinecuttinßafoot \\Mi\i 111 I lIViK Extras always on Itaiicl. llJliilili If 111 Jl Jill D. THOMAB, D. THOMAS (Ijace o^Matsok, Cox AS rp lio.~] AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AUEfIT, VALUATOK, V/OOL aiid GRATN BROKRR.. ASfIBU R T O N IOANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Asho rtou lternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Salee of Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Conimisnio Clearing Sains as per arrangement Harvest Requisites. ~T HAVE A LaRGL STOCK OF HALE and DOUACHY'S BEST TWINE* Which I am Selling at 6d, 7d, and B|d per Ib. £ALSO,— WIRE (Whiteoross), CASTOR and BOILED OILS, Ac., &c' AND TO ARRIVE,— CORNSACKS and SEAMING TWINE.; I). THOMAS \ ASHBURTON. FAT LAMBS] FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS r /CLIENTS are requested to leave particulars at my Office of suiy Fat Lambs they V^Hmaf have to dispose of, as I have purchasers for s>ny number^t top prices. —a ' 1). THOMAS, : 4SHBURTONJ



XT* Jb AWCETT JL/ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess : Court Chambers, above Mr d. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. -crivate Residence, Tancred Street, « Three doors below Masonic Hall, Punctual*. H£r TT /^RAIGHEAD, , 06 JJJ. WRAIGHEAD, TTTT A 11, OO RR SSS T AAIL OORRS, T AAIL 00 RR S! T AA A I L 0 0 R R SSS TAAIL OOKR S T A AIL o O R R g T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSSS TANCRED STREET, i ASHBURTON. 10 THE WOMIIG Mill OF ASHBURTON OOUNTYJ 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 l 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 59 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, . i JMjtchell OS Turner. STEPHENS "OR OS, TEPHENS JDROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First Class Stock of this Season's <UEA, 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 in China Kaisow and Moiling, 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 'lEAS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated in other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation ir. recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful in procuring the agency for this town for. Sutton's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT 8AV0B» Cheapest and Bpsfc \a, the trade. No Housewife. shovfct W without it. All other Qo,otW. in fctook of Best quality ■^Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA. WARE, HOLLOWARK CROCKERY, &i\ N.B.—All GOQDS purchased from us can be reamed if no,t satisfactory. |~2Jip Satisfaction, being our motto. "^| Stephens tßros., MARKET HOUSE, * ASHBURTON



t'pHE Usual Monthly Meeting of the X Ashburton Political Association will be held in the back room of the Orange Hall, on SATURDAY, February 28th, at 8 p.m. 2 149 A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVT jOL. DENT SOCIETY, Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE! OSS 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 Annual Bonnsos, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and 1 most prosperous Mutual Life Office in the , Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age in auy other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its I members upwards of £4,050,000 in Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided in one year by any other 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 in New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested in the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES EDWARD W LOWE Resident Secretary Christen urch District Office, W. H. JUERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk, H ZANDER. ~~~ MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE, g ACRES g FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mr John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and in 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, Alien ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO JAMESON, • Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS i NECESSITY in every family HL It blacks and polishes L/ic\iea and Children's Boots s Shoes, Bubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sojd by Shoe Dealers, Qroeers and Druggists, 0. L. HAUTHAWAY & SONS, 231 Confess street, Boston,



ROBT. Jllll MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY wawlb -.°' f the lafcesfc and mosfc approved designs. WAlCHbb.—Oold and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Crystals. 6 ' JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad-'es' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees &c, &g. - All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderat charges. EAST STREET, ASKBURTON. 2 1 W. PATCHING, ~ TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, :o: HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS in all sizes of C iLICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and \frell assorted stock ot HOBSE COVEKS. HOKSE COVEBS. MADE ON THE PREMISES. ft EPA IRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED , TARPAULINS AND~STACK COVERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. MARQUEES from' 13 x24t025x 65 ON HIEE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET *2 -A.'SHIBXJRTCJ>3Sr



THE ASHfiURTON MAIL i F:- :! i and after the 30*-h November, 1886, the Uiiins of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE. I I'er Quarter ... 6s Gel, by post 7s 6cl I „ Half-year... 12s Oil, by post 14a Oil „ ¥ear 20s Od, by post 26u Oil IF BOOKKD. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s 0d „ Year 26s Od, by post 32s Od liirth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; If booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment. singing! /k LADY (now resident in Christ x. church), thoroughly competent to teach Singing, is desirous of obtaining pupils in Ashburton. Lessons at their own residences. Apply" Alpha," Mail Office. • .9 106 ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANCY EEPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mrs Adams IS now showing some nice designs in Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades in Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments in great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mes dames Weigel and Buttenck's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works, lie gistry Office for Servants. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY rpHE ANNUAL MEETING will be X held IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. ON TUESDAY, M.ARCH 3, At 7.30 p.m. Rev. E. A. Scott in the chair. The Revd. H. T. Robjohns, ; the Society's Agent, and others will address the meeting. Collection in aid of the Society's Funds. All are cordially invited. 1 117 | . ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that Bye* Law No. 2 for the proper regulation of matters relating to the Ashburton Domain was adopted by resolution at a special meeting of the Ashburton Domain Board held on Monday, February 2nd inst., and the said Bye-Law will be confirmed at a meeting of the Domain Board to be held on MONDAY, March 2nd prox. A copy of the Bye-Law ia open for inspection during office hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the Borough Council Offices, Baring Square West. BY ORDER. Ashburton, February 9th, 1891. 243 ASHBURTON HOME COMMITTEE mENDERSare invited.for the supply JL of groceries for the Home from 2nd March, 1891, to 31st March, 1892. Particulars and form of 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 MAINWARING, 2*138 Clerk. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. A NNIVERSARY SERVICES on £A_ SUNDAY next in the Oddfellows' Hall. Preacher : Rev. J. H. Gray. Services — Morning, 11. Afternoon, 2.30. Evening, 6.30. Special singing at \ the Services by the'scholars. Recitations by scholars in the afternoon. Anniversary Tsa in the Church on TUESDAY following at 6 p.m. Tickets, Is 6d. Children half price. Public Bleating at 7.30. Recitations, j addresses, and singing. 2 155 MRE.G. WEIGHT "OEQUESTS those Ratepayers X\ who desire to obtain a better Supply of Water, to meet him at the DROMORE SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, the 4th MARCH AND AT THE TINWALD SCHOOL, ON THURSDAY, the sth MARCH, Each Evening at 8 o'clock. SETTLERS in the Occupation of Deferred Payment, Perpetual Lease or Village Settlement Lands, are particularly requested to attend. . 2§ 147 ItIILES AND CO. TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO* are in structed to sell, on TUESDAY NEXT 1 500 Good CROSSBRED 2-tooths. 600 Crossbrecl EWES > 8-tooth. innn Half bred EWES, sound- XVJyJKJ mO uthed. 500 Crossbred WETHERS. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. OEO. JAMESON, 2JJ145 Agent, Ashburton. U.S.S 00 pSn U.S.S., CO: if ■"■ ■■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to, »U ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31stMARCH. 1 Giiit\. .LA ; M.E.S.,aN, Agent, Ashburton.



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A general meeting of the Astiburton Cy cling Club was held on Thursday evening, in the Arcade Chambers. There were about forty members present. Ten new members were elected viz:—Messrs Nokes, F. N. Adams, H. Pilbrow, J. Jameison, A. J. Miiller, J. J. Miiller, and J. W. Woodbuty. Messrs D. McLean and E. F. Wright were elected Hon members. The Club's delegate wrote to the effect that a good number of Christchurch riders intended to come down for the race meeting, also that the Club had been affiliated with the Alliance, A long discussion took place in connection with the ■ dangerous practice of children playing about the track while riders are training. This nuisance has become so bad that trailers and rulers are afraid thafc an accident will happen some evening, and C'lvib could not be held responsible if such were the case. It was also decided to stop nan members of the Club riding on the track without a per mit from the Council. The following were elected a {rack Coimnjttfce viis;--Messrs Graves, Mi^eli, Webber-, and J, Stewart. Messrs Stephens, Mi\Uer, and Murray were elected handicappevs for the bicycle races, ' and Messrs Groves and Nicholas for the flat races, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded*' Mr A Black for his kind gift of a silver cup to be run for on Easter Monday, also to the gentlemen who had given the club such good support