during the cold season. Ho suggested the immediate establishment of more village settlements m Canterbury. The Minister said that he was having enquiries made with a view of establish ing more village settlements. lhe amended regulations for village settle ments wculd be published shortly. He would endeavour to ascertain what work was available. A deputatiou from the Kennel Club requested that the quarantine stations should be removed to more central positions ; that private quarantine fox dogs be allowed ; that the time of quarantine be six months, starting from tlie last port of call of an infected district. The Minister expressed himself favour able to more central quarantine stations, and promised to consider the requests.

Latest Parisian Fashions.

(from oub correspondent.) Paris, January 5. Jewelled trimmings, feathers, and fur are the latest adornments for evening dresses, artificial flowers having lost their pre-eminence m the field of fashion. Velvet, too, is on the wane, while an old favourite chenille iB making its re-appear ance m the fashionable world. Kesilles of Spanish mesh or network, finished with fringes, are to be seen on gowns and out door cloaks, and passementeries of some figuring flowers picked out with jet or metal beads, form handsome trimmings for rich silken dresses. This return to the old favourite is quite good news ; for it is one of the softest and prettiest materials used for trimming. Small «apote bonnets are being made of the soft velvety network, and are trimmed with a email pauacle of tiny scarlet and black tips, and tied on with a narrow bridle band of pleated chenille that fastens with a fancy pin on the left side. Cloth bonnets trimmed with chenille are aleo warm looking and cosy, while the glacial or coral pink velvet toques and capote go on their way rejoicing a« one of the smartest "trou vailles" of the modern milliner, beauti ful m their simple contrast of pink *nd black, with embroidered and jetted ■crown and dainty little lace covered brim, ;a tuft of sable plumes jauntily setting them off at the back. A deep and curious old red or rus&et tone is becoming fashion able, and bids fair to supersede many of the present new fashioned tinte. It is becoming both to brunettes and blondes and is termed by some chataigne f and by s others auburn. A Louis XV vest of this j rasset hue of velvet was admirably embroidered, m faded tints, m a design said to be copied by La Dubarry. The entire coat was edged with a narrow trimming of zibeline, and lined with '• pistachio" green "arniure." A long waistcoast of thick cream satin em broidered with silver and adcrned with a handsome jabot completed this elegant vest; ruffles of similar lace overhanging at the wrists. A large black cavalier hat with russet plumes upstanding and caught up on the left side by a silver lacelike galloon, was rather suggestive of portraits of La Grande Mademoiselle, but it was so picturesque, and was to be worn by such a pretty woman, that the eccentricity was somewhat attenuated by those facts. The newest evening shoes have jet and .spangled butterflies embroidered on the satin toepieces, the satin cut away and showing the stocking beneath. Another mew style is a rosette of velvet placed upon the shoe and ornamented m the -centre by a small buckle or button m diamonds, Rhine stones or simple steel.

The New Hebrides.

MISSIONARY ADDRESS.

The Rev W. Watt, a New Hebrides missionary of over 20 years' standing, delivered an illustrated lecture on the islands which have been the theatre of his missionary operations for all those yearn, and mission work amon? the natives. The lecturer exhibited, by the aid of a powerful lantern and oxy-hydro gen light, a series of photographic views of island scenery, photographs of native teachers individually and m groups, mission schools, churches, and mission stations. He also showed photographs of fche missionary heroes and heroines who have labored on the islands—those who are still m armour and toiling m the fight; those who died m harness, suc cumbing to the effects of the climate and fche work ; and those who, like the cele brated John Williams, suffered martyr dom m the cause at the hands of the people their mission was to convert. In his running commentary on the scenes he exhibited and described, the rev lecturer gave much interesting information re garding the work upon the islands, which are the group (ifc will no doubt be re rawnbered) upon which some two years ago the French cast a covetous eye, and their action drew forth an energetic pro test from the Presbyterian Synods and Assemblies throughout the whole of Australasia. Mr Watt threw upon the acreen, the words of a hymn m one of the native languages—a hymn composed by » native teacher—and this hymn Mrs Watt, wlio accompanies her husband, sang ma sweetly sympathetic voice. From the descriptive lecture it was gathered that although almost incredible progress has been made m the conversion of the heathens m m the islands, there are still thousands without the means of grace, and Mr Watt made a stirring appeal on their behalf. The audience was not so large m might hare been expected.

SPORTING.

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DiTOEDIN, February 26. The following concludes our report, of y^S^riS»! n of 160 soys ; fivefurlongs. —Huguenot, 7st, 1; Clanranald, Bsfc 21b, 2 • Cajolery, 9sb 21b, 8. Two others ran. Hujruenot showed a clean pair of heels to the field and was never troubled. Time— Indnlsec. Dividends-^ 16sand£310s Duneihn Jockey Club Handicap, of 400 soys; one mile and a half .--Milda, S?fflb 1 • Prime Warden, 7st 71b, 2 ; Occident Bst 91b, 3, Cruchfield 7st 81b, Palliser7st, and Bay King 6st 71b, also started. I good race. Hilda was landed the winner by half a length ; Occident, one and a half lengths behind Prune Warden, third. Tiroe-2mm 41|see, or half a second behind the Forbury record. Dividend—£6 5s and £6 7s 6d. Novel Eace, of 80 soys; ome mxle.— « ais eile, 7st 121 b, 1; Coinage, 6st, 2!; Irene, 7»t 61b, 3. Four otliers started. When the flag fell Dragon, the faTOunte, liad his head turned the wrong way, and lie w*s walked home. Gazelle had seTeral lengths advantage, and she was never headed. There was r.n immense demon stration when Mr Driver (the starter) came m. He admitted makina; anns 7 take, bufc the stewards declared it a race. Several investors demanded their money back. Time—lmin 47&ee. Dividends — '£& and £5 Us. Domain Handicap, of 100 soys ; six furlongs,—Reprisal, Bst, 1; Inen, 7st 41b, 2'Euby3«^3' Four others ran. Won throughout In Xmln 17sec. Dividends £2 5g 6d a«d £2 12s, Railway Plate, 100• both ; four far limp.- Huguenot, 6st 111 b, 1 5 Flornp, 6Bt gWib, 21 Repeal, BStB S t 71b, 3. Fo«r others started. Won by over a length. Crackshotwas last all the hot. Tune 49|sec. Dividends-£4 8s and £6 2s 6d. Bupwjpan Weixeb, of 120 soys j one

i mile :md a furlong.—Breadalbane, Bsb 101 b, l;Bay King, 7st 121 b, 2; Fiesole, j Bst 41b, 3. > Ten "others ran. Brcadal- I bane won by a length after a fine race. Time—2min hec. Dividends —£4 18s Cd and £5 0s 6d. Post Stakes, of 20 soya ; six furlongs. Vaultresß 1, Cinnabar 2, Coinage o. Three others ran. Won all the way. Time—lmin 19sec. Dividend- £212s Gd. The sum of £10,158 went through the machines.

Dunedin, February 27. The following are the weights for to-morrow's events :— Hurdles Handicap, two miles and a quarter.—Ahua 13st, Ixion 12st 121 b, Little Arthur 12st, Ivanlioe lOst 301 b, Trimolite 9st 91b, Erin-ao-bragh 9st 71b, Waitangi 9st 31b, Trapper 9st, Smuggler 9at. Forbury Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Freedom 9at 51b, Hilda 9st4lb, Crackshot 9st, Occident Bst 71b, Prime Warden Bst lib, Ruby 7st 101 b, Reprisal 7st 91b, Quadrant 7st 71b, Cruchfield 7»t 6lb, Dispute 7st 41b, Mon Li»up 7st, Palliser 6«t 121 b, Pique 6afe 91b, Fiesole 6«t 71b, Tempest 6sfc 71b, Dragon 6st 71b, Bay King 6st 51b, Mariner 6st 51b, Leinster 6st 51b, Lady Bell 6»t 31b, Wayland 6st, Milord 6Bt, Langley 6st. Frying Handicap, one mile.—Cissy Bst 131 b, Blizzard Bst 31b, Reprisal Bet 1 1b, Ruby 7st 121 b, Quadrant 7st 101 b, Rose bud 7et 81b, Dispute 7st7lb, Breadalbane 7st 61b, Inez 7st 41b, Red Cross 7st, Quibble 7st, Mon Loup 7st, Dormeur Gst 121 b, Fiesole 6st 121 b, Tempest 6at 101 b, Lady Bell 6st 101 b, Miss George 1 6sfc 81b, Loo 6st 81b, Bay King 6at 71b, Mariner 6st 51b, Forest King 6at 51b, Wayland 6st, Crown Jewel 6«t, Lady Mab 6st.

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[Received February 27, 11 a.m.] Berlin, February 26. Profeseor Litbrich has explained to the Berlin Medical Society that his tuberculosis remedy is a eolution of cantheridate potass, and is safer and more effective than that discovered by Professor Koch. Paris, February 26. Dr Bernheim, of Paris, claims to have effected wonderful euros of tuber culosis bj the transfusion of goats' blood. [Roceived Bebruary 27, 11.30 a.m.] St. Pbtisrsburg, February 26. It is stated that the authorities have prohibited the use of Koch's tuber culine owing to the number of patients that have succumbed while under treatment. MjLBOtntXB, February 27. Several physicians consider that Dr O'Hara's typhoid cure is nothing more nor leas than brewers' yeast, and they state that the latter growing m malt will eat out bacilli, but there is no reasonable inference that it will do so m the intestinal portions of the body. Adelaide, February 27. Dr J. W. Springthorp, of the Uni versity of Melbourne and the Mel bourne Hospital, who was specially commissioned by the Victorian Go vernment to visit Berlin for the pur pose of studying and reporting on Dr Koch's remedy, arrived here from Lon don yesterday. In the course of an interview he declared that Dr Koch's lymph was infinitely the best that had been discovered for the treatment of tubercule, and the only question was as to the class of cases likely to derive the most benefit from it.

PROPERTT SALES.

Mr T. Bullock reports having held a sale at the Arcade on Saturday, February 21sb, of n number of Methven sections and other properties. Section 22. Methven, brought £18, section 25, £17 10s. I have also sold by auction and privately T.S. 254 containing Jncre, Moore street, Ashburton, £42 ; Lot 3 containing i!r-acie part of R.S, '7767, Beach Road, Ifamp stead. £24 10s : Let 10, Alford Forest Road, containing £-acr« with cottage thereon, £105 ; 6| acres near Methven township, at £15 per acre ; 364 acres do. at £8 2s 6d per acre ; 18 acres 2 roods near the Mount Somers township, at £7 per acre ; 99 acres 2 roods, part of R.S. 29674, Alford Foresb Survey District, at £8 5s per mere ; T.S. 1207. containing f-acre, Cameron street, with cottage thereon, £220: T.S. 879 sontaining J-acre Grey street, with fira-roomed dwelling house at owner's reserve ; T,S. 271 containing 32 perches, Malcolm street, Tinwald Town Board District, £11; T.S. 274, containing 29 perches, corner of Lnghmor read, Tinwald, £11.

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COTTON TRADE DISTRESS.

(Received February 27, 10.40 a.m.)

London. February 2s. There m a serious depression m the cotton induttry m Lancashire, and con«iderable distress among the work ing olasses is occasioned. It is esti mated that fully 3000 factory workers are out of employment and 10,000 looms standing idle.

AUSTRALIAN TIMBER.

Lord Carrington is making arrange ments for the introduction of Austra liah woods into the chairmaking indus try m Buckinghamshire.

CHILIAN CIVIL WAR.

[Received February 27, 11 a.m.]

New York, February 26. The war m Ohili continues to b« fought with extreme bitterness. The conduct of President Balmaceda is con sidered to be cruel and grossly uncon stitutional. He threatens to deport all members of both chambers of the Legislature. The President's family have escaped across the border to the Argentine Republic. Details of the bombardment of the town of Iquique shows that six squares of buildings were denioliflhed, and two hundred women and children perished.

CABLE PROJECTS.

(Received February 26, 11.30 a.m.)

London, February 26. It is reported that a company is being formed m New York to lay a Pacific cable without subsidy, on con dition that it is granted a charter on the terms of the one which expired m 1879. The miners who went out on strike as an expression of sympathy with the families who were evicted from the Earl of Ijondonderry's estate have resumed work, but the excitement caused by the evictions has not yet subsided.

GERMANY AND FRANCE.

Pabis, February 26. It Is stated that M, Constans, the Frenoh Minister of the Interior, has suggested that the Empress Frederick

should make a secret itopurature from Paris. M. Deroulctlo denounces the Empress' visit to Yei/sailies as a piece of German impudence.

AUSTRALIAN.

P ceived February 27, 11.30 a.m. THE WEST COA^T MINERS. Melbourne. February 27. The Miners' Conference has decided to make a levy of sixpence per mem ber m aid of the Denniston miners, and the executive 'wais empowered to make any further levies necessary. A unanimous vote of sympathy with the distressed miners was carried.

The Te Aroha Seat.

TWO STOKIES.

(per press association.) Auckland, January 27. Colonel Fraser paid a visit to Mr W. S. Allen, at Annandale. and delivered the Te Aroha election writ m person. Aftor a little conversation Mr Alien invited Colonel Fraaer to take lunch, Colonel Fraser accepting the invitation, after which Colonel Fraser left for home. Mi- Mr Allen's Committee give a welcome to him and a dinner to-night. Latbr. It transpires that the correct story of the meeting between Oolonel Fraser and Mr Allen is as follows :—On Wednesday, Colonel Fraser called on Mr Allen at the latter'i residence, Annandale, introduced himself, and was invitud to remain to dinner, which he did. After an hour and a half he asked Mr Allen to have a private interview, when he said he had a painful duty to perform, and thereupon served him with the petition notice. Mr Allen said nothing, and Colonel Fraaer took his departure at once.

The Chertsey Fatality

THE INQUEST.

The inquest was held last night by Mr L. Oxley, J.P., «nd a jury of six, on the body of James Shepherd. The jury after considerable considera tion returned & verdict of "Accidental doath," and considered that no blame was to be attached to Smith.

THE ASttMJiiTOl* GUARDIAN* FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1891.



WE AHE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR Asliburton, Tinwaltf, & Siyndluirst Stores ON STORAGE AT LOWEST CUIUIJSNT BATES. We nave for Sale Corasacks, FOtL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT. WANTED, FOE IMMEDIATE DELIVER* . 100,000 s-k-°'WHEAT 20,000 Sackßo'oATS -10 000 Sacks of BARLEY prKnry sacks of ryegrass. HIGHEST PRICES GITEN, FRIEDLANDER BROS ■■ ■■ ' ■ ■ , . . <.\ I! 11 I lim HAII Tl ¥¥/I If m A/TxrittlS 8— Strength, II if IH'l' li 1111 11 111 ' 11' I' Durability, Lightness of Draught 1111 fl 1 I fill It II Ijllfil I Simplicity of Construction, and ■ I It/I I I I'll 111 l IjMIII I Reliabilitj of KnotterJ IS ES FOR SALE—S, c, and ¥4t Cuts, i" n mpn w [ T|¥lT¥lll ¥1 The 7-feet Cut a lighter m draught than il fl] 111 111 ] 111 I! II |j! II anyother make of machine cutting a foot Wl|| I j KIIII i X Extras always on haud, iMiJUIili JJIiIJIJJII D. THOMAS Agent. ~~ ~ D. rHOMAS" ~ (Lace ofIMATSOK, Cox akd Ijo.]^ AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and^ EStATE AGEMT, VALUATUK, WOOL and GRAIN BROKKR, A S fl B V R T ON T" OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashu rton »ltematoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commißsia Clearing Sales as per arrangement Harvest Bequisite& X HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF HALE and DOUACHY'S BEST TWINEa Which I am Selling at 6d, 7d, and B|d per lb. : t N also,— WIRE (Whitecross), CASTOR and|BOILED OILS, &c, <fee AND TO ARRIVE,— OORNSACKSIand SEAMING TWINER m D. THOMAS ASHBURTON. ./ II"V NEXT WOOL SALE TAKES PLACE ON y MONDAY, 19th JANUABY,||IB9I. 7 • ' *■ *"' __^«_ * DrfHOMAS, ASHBURTON. FAT LAMBSJ FAT LAMBS. FAT JLAMBS /CLIENTS are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they \±J may have to dispose of,*as I have purchasers for »ny number at top prices. vat D. THOMAS, A.SHBURTONJ Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTOKE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS, CAPE BARLEY, RYE, MUSTARD SEED &o, GEORGE JAMESOfi ASHBUKTON ANB RAKAIA, '■ 2 S I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— ' Wheat, Oats, & Barley, CORNSAOKS|SUPPLIED AT CURRENT JKATES GEOME JAMESOS ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA-



VX« -D AWCETT JJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Couri Chambers, above Mr ii. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hull, Punctual*. HJP- "Tjl /^.RAIGHEAD, , OU JLli. LyRAIGHEAD, TTTT A I Ii 0 0 RR SSS T A A I h O 0 Ii R S \ T AAIL OOKR S T AAAI h OO RR SSS T A A I L OOKR S TAAIIi 0 O R R S T A A I LLLIi 0 0 R R SSSS TANCRED STKEET, ASHBURTON. fO THE WORKING MM. 1 OF ASHBURTON COUNTYJ TtTE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ a 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 1 0 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, jNILiTCHELL & BURNER. STEPHENS T>R°S> TEPHENS J3ROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First Class 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 abOvo 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, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.— All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. (£3T Satisfaction being our motto. *^| Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON



WANTED KNOWN - MBS J. BUCHANAN wishes to inform her country friends and the public, that she will open business on Saturday, February 21, as Fruiterer and Confec tioner. Tea and Coffee at all hours. Hot Luncheon on Saturdays, from 12 to 2. East Street next John Orr and Co. 2 110 WM. SPARROW, TAILOE ' AND "MEN'S MERC E R. EAST BTBMT, i I "" FOR PRIVATE SALE. J~ ACRES pj FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mr John Fowxer's residence. The land is fenoed 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, Alien ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. U.S.S CO WiW U.S.S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time-table running to all ports. THE EXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL3IstMARCH. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburfcon. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS i \ NECESSITY m every family AY. It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is ooneeded to be "The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealere, Grooers and Druggists. C. L. HAUTHAWAY <fc SONS, I I 231 Congress street, Boston. j



W. PATCHING, TEtfT TABPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AKiJ IJk'iU?J5 CLOTH MANUFACTURE X, HAS always on hand l*n?e Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of 0 ALIOO, DUCK „ TWILL and CANVAS. ' Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock ot HOBSE COVERS. HOKSE COVERS. MADE ON THE PREMISES. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. TARPAULINS AND™STACK COVERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIBE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W, PATCHING EAST STREET} 12 ASHBURTOISr r°bt- JH «urray PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Ac,. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES. ft old and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Or vb tfils JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Broochen, Lockets, Lades 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 Jommittees, School Committees; 'All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderat charges. STREET, ASSBURTON. 2 \



A USTRALIAS MUTUAL PJROVI- X\- DENT SOCIETY., Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE 6m 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, Eaq. The Hon. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS 3URE WITH THIS SOCIETY : IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonnses, 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 age m aiuy 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 other office of the British Empire, THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premima 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 THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THK YOUNGER: AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES.' EDWARD W LOWE Residont. Secretary Qhrislchurch. District Office, W\ H. DERRY, Local Broker, Asency Cleric, H ZANPER,



___ TENDERS. ""LUNGBRACH ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are invited for the foilow- X ing works :— Re-forming part of Rofid along Railway Line from Tinwald to Windeimere, m two sections. Re-forming part of Longbeach Road from Willoughby to Church Road, about 65 chains. Making Ford on Griffith's Road. Painting the Board's Office and Buildings at Eijjelton. (Specifications may be Been at our office, where Tenders close at 12 noon, on MONDAY, March 2nd, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 2*93 District Surveyor. MESSRS MATSON & CO. IN THE MATTER OF "THE LAND TRANSFER ACT, 1885." MESSRS H. MATSON & CO., associated with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited, have received instruc tions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Christchurch, acting at the request of the Mortgagees, to Sell by Public Auction at their Salerooms, Cashel Street, Christchuroh, on SATURDAY, the twenty-eighth day of February, 1891, at two o'clock m the afternoon, QQAA ACRES (more or leas) situate 00 UU near the Hinds River, and part of the original Estate known as the Wbstebfield Estate, and being the land described m Mortgage Number 26385, with the Improvements, consisting of Uwellinghouse, Stables, Granary, and Dairy. The Mount Somers Railway runs through the Estate. The land is sub-divided into eighteen Padducks, is well watered, and of good quality. For further particulars apply to Messrs Chapman, Fitzgerald, and Trimp, Solicitors, Wellington, Or to THE AUCTIONEERS. 2 33 jfublio Notices. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. HHHE ANNUAL MEETING will be J- held IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. ON TUESDAY, M.A.RCH 3, At 7.30 p.m. Rev. E. A. Scott m the chair. Collection m aid of the Society's Funds. 1 117 _ CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL General Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on SATURDAY Evening, the 28th insfc., at 8 p.m., m the Odd fellows' Lodge Room, Oddfellows' HalV A Meeting of Directors will be held the name evening at the same place at 7.30 p.m. J. SEALY, 2*116 Hon. Sec. _ 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, Russell Street. Melbourne. SINGING. A LADY (now resident m Chrisfc , church), thoroughly competent to teach Singing, is desirous of obtaining pupils m Ashburton. Lessons at their own residences. Apply "Alpha," Mail Office. 8 106 ~ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANfIY KEPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTOF. ■Mrs Adams IS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arreßene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringos, 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 Eclipse Dye Works. R« gistry Office for Servants.



fnHE Usual Monthly Meeting of the X Ashburfcen Political Association will ho held m the back mom of the Orn.P"fl Hall, on SATURDAY, February 28th, at 8 p.m. 2 149 TENDERS. mENDERS aro invited for Painting the X Convent School Buildings (labor only). Specificationa to be seen there on MONDAY, 2nd March. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 3rd March, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 2 150 ~ ASHBURTON ARCADE HORSE"" BAZAAR AND GENERAL MARKET. A LARGE Lot of Mr A. Robbbxb' Useful Articles and Effects, were not sold on account of the lateness of the Sale on Thursday. The Balance will be sold at the ARCADE on SATURDAY, Fsbbuaet 28, 1891, At 11 o'clock sharp. F. M. RICKMAN, 2 148 Auotioneer. MRE. Or- WEIGHT "OEQUESTS those Ratepayers _Lli who desire to obtain a better Supply of Water, to meet him at the DROMORE SCHOOL, OK WEDNESDAY, thb 4»m MARCH TINWALD SCHOOL, THUBB.DAV, this st« MARCH. Eaoh Evening at 8 o'clock. SETTLERS m the Occupatien of Deferred Payment, Perpetual Lease or Village Settlement Lands, are particularly requested to attend. 2§ 147 II Wilt Inrpntor of the Gold Medal EMERY FILE SHARPENING STONE. Letters Pateofc issued for New Zealand on November 9th, 1890. PUBLIC TRIALS By the Inventor himself will be held m Aehburton SATURDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1891, Opposite Somerset Hotel, From 10 to 12 a.m., and from 4 to 6 p.m. Also Evening by Illumination. 2 146 IW BAIfRBUFTCY. In the Estate of Mr D. McTaklane. SATUHDAY, FEBRUARY2B,IB9I. TO FARMERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, and others. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions from, the Deputy Official Assignee to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at the OLD TOWN HALL, East Street qn the above date, The whole of the Stook m trade of a. General Grocer. Sdle at 11 o'clock. GEO. JAMESON, JOHN R, BLAND, *H9 Auctioneer.



The following Deputy-Posttnaiters have been appointed m this district:—Eiffalton, C. JMartin; Kyl«, J. Lambie ; Spriugburn, 0. Diaok. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds influenza, etc.—th« relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the moat gratifying teefci mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Griefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently suc cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, spiauiß, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881.' In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (urocmai) or albxuni, nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equa m its action Eucalypti Extract. Dosea five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Griefswald, report*:—Diphthe, rift. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Scirrhus of Breast—Excision Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured m fourteen days. —Advt 4