Grateful reference was made to the help j received from the Colonial Missionary i Society. Discussion of the constitution occupied the greater part of the sitting, and no further business of importance was trans acted when the conference adjourned until to-morrow.

POLITICAL.

[rBR I'ItESS ASSOCIATION,]

THE MINIbTFRTAL CHANGES.

Auckland, February 19. Sit- George Grey being interviewed expressed surprise at the proposed Ministerial changes. He said he always had the highest esteem for Mr Cad man, and that last session Mr Cadman had wisely refused to adopt certain proposals regarding the settlement of the Native Land Question. Ho was sorry to see him resigning an office for which he possesses high qualifications. Sir George Grey regards it as unjust that half castes possessing ability should be able to enter Ministry m two ways, namely, as European and as Native members. Many questions of a serious character were involved m the present change. These questions relate to vast tracts of land upon the disposal of which upon fair and equitable principles for both races the welfare of the colony depends. The feeling of the Auckland members, with one or two exceptions, and of Government supporters generally, is strongly against the change. Messrs Lawry and Jackson Palmer have sent the following dispatch to the Premier this afternoon: —"In respect to the Ministerial changes we are certain the Government have made a huge, if not fatal, mistake m the recent changes. Whilst fully recognising Mr Carroll's ability, we think for his own sake the mistake is intensified. He was certain eventually to gain a portfolio if put m a proper way. Mr Cadman, the Native Minister, has won golden opinions here, and we consider displacing him has de stroyed a career of great usefulness." Wellington. February 19. Mr JamesCarroll, M.H.R.,has accepted the seat m the Executive Council as Native representative. The salary is £400 per, annum, but while drawing this salary Mr Carroll does not receive, his honorarium as member for the East Coast Native district, , [The " Lyttelton Times " correspondent says the salary is £300 a year.] ,!

The Eketahuna Murder.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.;

' MastehAon, February 18. The inquest on the body of Dalton, murdered at Eketahuha, was resumed <|o day. A woman named Anderson deposed to hearing some men quarrelling on the Alfreckon road on the night of the murder, but did not get up to see what was the matter. The noise ceased when the per sons reached the spot about where the body was found. Evidence was given that the deceased received the cheque for £3 11s from his late employer, which he cashed m Eketahuna, Mr Anderson, licensee of the Eketahuna Hotel, re collected the deceased, and the other men under arrest comnig to the hotel. He saw them again at 12.30. Was m bed, but hearing a row got up, and lacked through the window. Saw two men quar relling, (hie knocked the other down. Subsequently one came towards the hotel, and tried to get m, but was refused. He recognised Dalton's voice, having known Jhim for five years. The other voice was that of a foreigner. Kdwartl Elliston deposed that the acpuseel men were m his Jiotcl. The deceased eventually went out with the prisoner Smith. The other man, Harrison, remained. He did not see them again. Harrison left the hotel a quarter ■of an hour later. Harrison knocked for a •drink about one o'clock, but told him to £0 after his mate Smith, February 19. Further evidence w.is m a .similar <3t reset ion. A verdict that deceased was wilfolly murdered by some person or per sons unknown was ruturued. At Kketahuna this meming Smith and Harrison were brought before Colonel "Koberts, H.M., and formely charged with the wilful murder of John Dalton. _ Both prisoners appeared anxious and agitated, the younger man, Smith, especially. In spector Thompson said after the result of the inquest he did not feel justified m going on with the case at present, and would therefore ask for a remand till Friday, February 26. Prisoners' counsel offered no objection, and the remand was granted.

Legislative Council Appointments.

{per press association,

puNKDiN, February 19. " The Protection League carried a reso lution that m nominating members to the Upper House the Government should be careful only to select men who m the past hays served the public m some capacity. If Government intend to con sult the labor party concerning the said appointments, then the Trades and Labor Council, ab Danedin, is the only body m the district which should be communi cated with, as the above represents the various organised Onions m Dunedin.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

iPBK I'BKSS ASSOCIATION.

OBITUARY.

London, February Is. , The death is announced of Sir A. C. Campbell, Barfc., M.P., for West ntwZl Sir Archibald^* Campbell of Blythswood, Bart (Conserv^e), j» eectec for Renfrewshire m succession to the m esent LordAberdarein September, J;^3'^,^ Parliament was dissolved he never look bw seat and aft the general elections o and 1878 he was defeated. He, Ilowever,llowever, de feated the Liberal candidate at the last general election. He was soverly wounded Se with the Scots Guards m the Crimea and gained a medal and clasp and the lui -3i order of the Medjidieh. He was sub •Suently Colonel of the lstßateUm Argyll S Sutherland Highlanders. He was Grand 'Master Mason of Scotland, and was tiity.-nyc yearS"ld'THE INFLUENZA. Mr Harrier, the meteorologist, has ■stated that the theory of influenza is due to the Krakafcoa eruption, the dust tfrom which, after a lapse of seven years, m falling again. J AUSTRALIAN FRUIT,. ' A company is being formed for tke purpose of growing and exporting trait from Western Australia, GENERaL BOOTH'S COLONIES. General Booth is making pre parations t« ffitablish a colony at Por.t Elizabeth m South Africa. AN OVERDUE SHIP. ■The British Commodore, bound to Sydney, lias been reinsured at a preminm of GO guineas. Kb m feared tthat &ke has been lost. THE WINTER. The ve&fcher n the coldest «x perwnced for thirty years. It is also severe on the Continent. TEE NEW GOVERNOR. Lord Glasgow, the new $<wmor oi

New Zealand, sails for Melbourne m the Austral.

THE REFERENDUM SYSTEM.

Brussels, February 19. Belgium has adopted the referendum system by a small majority.

FATAL ELECTIONS.

Yokohama, Feoruary 18. The elections m Japan were stopped by noting. Many persons were killed.

RIOTING IN BRAZIL.

Kio db Janeiro, February 18. It is reported that riots have taken place at Ceara, a maritime province m Northern Brazil, and that the Gover nor was expelled.

THE GERMANS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Berlin, February 18. Attacks are being made on the German policy m East Africa, which is said to cause the utmost friction with the natives and discord m the %nny. The conduct of the officials is impeached.

CANADIAN AFFAIRS.

Washington, February 18. The refusal of the Secretary of State to resume negotiations for a treaty with Canada unless the Dominion was allowed to discriminate as to the tariff between the States and Great Britain, caused the failure of the conference m which the Hon. J. S. D. Thompson, Canadian Minister of Justice is taking part.

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Ottawa, February 18. Owing to the objection of the im perial authorities the restrictions on Chinese immigration in Canada have been removed, but the poll tax in creased to 500 dollars. RESIGNATION OF THE ;| FRENCH MINISTRY. P^bis, February 18. The Bill introduced by the Premier, threatening the religious orders, has been defeated by a majority of 102, in consequence of which the Ministry have resigned.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE BROKEN HILL SUBSIDENCE. Sydney, February 19. One hundred and fifty feet of Block Fourteen mine have been crushed m. A few days must elapse before the tram line connecting the Proprietary, Block Fourteen, and the British mines will be replaced ; otherwise the working of the mines has not been interfered with.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, February 19. Ninty-seven factories are returned as employers of labor, the number of hands ranging from three to 116. The Oity Council have £2700 m hand towards the purchase of books for the new library. The first instalment, £1750, is to be spent at once.

SPORTING.

(PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Auckland. February 19. The Auckland Trotting Club have con cluded the inquiry as to the identity of Brandy, who finished first m the Trotting Cup, finding that ho Lad previously com puted uuder another name, that his perforniane :s were not registered, and no record made of the cliauyo of name, they have disquilificd him and his joint owners, ft, Ellis and T. O'Suliivau, for life.

The steeplechaser Sentinel, who was burnt recently by a lire oa the railway train, has had to be shot.

DUNEDIN NOTES.

Dunbmn, February 19. Latest Cup quotation*—s to 2 Occident, 3 to 1 Cruchfield, 4 to 1 Merrie England, 5 to 1 Prime Warden and Free Lance, 7 to 1 Galtee and Orackshot, 8 to 1 Rose foldt, 10 to 1 Blizzard and Coinage, 15 to 1 Don Pedro. Dunedin, February 20. Fine weather and good work at Forbury this morning. Don Pedro and Rosefeldt Avent two miles fast; the whip was on che latter at cue finish, but she seemingly could not leave Don Pedro. Cruchfield and Prime Warden went the same distance ab nearly top speed but not racing, both going well. Merrie England went the whole Cup course with Kulniue and Cajolery m turn as mates ; the Cup horse went very well, but being slowed at the finish spectators could not quite satisfy themselves as to bis ability. The gallop, however, was a really good one. Free Lance went two miles fast, Lustre bringing him home. This horse also moves well. Occident and Galtee went two miles, at top speed nearly the whole of the way ; Occident apparently beat his companion and pleased his supporters. Crackshot cantered and then went a mile at nearly top with Tom Field. The Cup horse shaped well. Among others that that did fast work werj Waitangi, Tuapeka, Collingwood, Lady Mab, Clan ranald, Stepniak, Norton, Pique, Con jurer, Saracen, Hfigina, Derby, Little Arthur, Ozioso, Ilium, The Dreamer, Wakawatea, Heather Bell, Day Dream, Mistral, Old Judge, Orvivo, Tempest, HippAfnenes, Ldrister anc^ Kose. Coinage did a good two mile spin with Inchkeith. Morpheus was. not out." The latest arrivals are Flinders, Launcestou, May, Vogengang and Erin-go-Bragh.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND V- NEW SOUTH WALKS.

[l'Kli i'RVHH ASSOCIATION.]

Sydney. February 19. In the cricket match between New South Wales Eleven and Lord Sheffield's Eleven, die visitors, who were the first to ■tat, have lost five wickets for 270, Grace 45,' AW 4s, E^S-d (not out) 102,

"KBATING J.S PoWB-KE," &MWQy& Bllgi Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all .other ip_s<scts whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of tins powder is extraordinary. It i@ perfectly clean m application. See the article you ourchase is "Kkatino's," as imitations are orjous and ineffectual. Sold m lins, 6d, Is and fe (r-l each, hv all chemists. HohwaVs f?»-f.r,s.—Nervousness and want of energy. — Wliw first the nerves feel instrutig, and listlessness supjjl.e,ute energy, ■ha time lias come to take some such alperna fVea» Ilolloway's Pills to restrain adiswdet fmu -Aeydwing itsclt"into tt disease. _ Iheso weWent pilk wr*«(?t all irre ? ulanties and Vcakiwases, They a ; ct w Jund y yet so cnorgehcally W tlw fuiictaws and aasimiiftttett, tfrit the whok J*ay i^ revived, the blood re»toed ncher-.and purer while the muscles beoouw frrmer anct itroncer, anrt the nervous and nbsprbept Cm^re invigorated The .plh aw [ B f,ttible ftU cbts.es and all ages, lhey I have a most m mlloiK effect on persons who are out of -sWi,%i> j f)jey soon rectity f whatever is m fault, restore sh-fugpli vo we body a|!t] coujjjdence to tUe »i»«l,"

Slhe horse breaking ma c • between Pro fessor Lichtwark and Mr .Jab zLikey, came off at Ohristchurch y<s'erilay. Thu ring at Tattersall'sin which hoives are put up ior'ssik was utilised on bothocca ions, m the after noon there were fully 150 persons present. The Professor operated on a filly by Bur lington, and had her under complete control before five o'clock. la the evening there were more present than earlier m the day, and Mr Lukey handled a daughter of July. At the close of the competition, for which Mr A. Saunders, M.H.R., and Mr E. F. Dombrain actsd as judges, and Mr J. .M&: ---t'arlaue, of Amuri, as referee, it was announced on the verdict of the judges, without reference to the referee, that Pro fessor Lichtwark had won the match. The "Leader" gives the following particulars of the fatality at Temuka :— Yesterday evening a man named 0. W. Oliver, well known m the district as " the Devonshire Primer," and who has lately been leasing the Gresn Hayes_ orchard, was run over by the express train for the north, and instantaneously killed. Shortly after the train left the station the whistle was blown several times, but little notice was taken, as the majority of those who J heard it only thought that there' were | some stray cattle on the line. It appears, however, that the unfortunate man was go ing along the line at Dyson's crossing, and was either unconscious of the approach of the train or stunned by fear. He was found by Mr George Davey and Mr T. Cowan, the porter at the railway station, lying across one rail. The face and upper part of the body were uninjured, but the lower part was mangled. The body was at once taken to Dr Blunden's, who pronounced life extinct, and thence to the Temuka Hotel. Shortly afterwards the hat of deceased and a portion of his watch were picked up by one of Mr Henry's sods, and handed over to the charge of the licensee of the hotel. An inquest will be held to-day. It appears that the deceased was m the Temuka Hotel until a few minutes before the arrival of the train. He had been drinking some days before, but was quite sober when leaving the hotel. He walked across to the railway station, and j then along the line till overtaken by the j train. The cow-catcher knocked him down, and he was dragged a distance of about fifty yards. The accident was noticed from the railway stationjand those named above, with others, made haste to the spot before indicated. The "Temuka Leader" records the following " deed of kindness " :—We have always held a good opinion of Geraldine people, and always considered them un aelfiah and liberal, ready to join hands and help m any good cause where self-abnega tion, energy, and even pecuniary help is required. On Thursday afternoon our opinion was confirmed. Our readers will remember the accident which happened to Mr W. Patrick of Gapes' Valley, which so disabled him that it was impossible for him to attend to his crop, and which when rain came on Wednesday evening was cut and on the ground. On Thursday a number of young men at Geraldine deter mined to do Mr Patrick a g rod turn. Mr J. Mundell placed his large drag at their disposal and fifteen of them, comprising m the m?in clerks and shopkeepers, set out \t 1.30 p.m. for Gapes' Valley, with a driz zling rain beating m their faces. On arrival at Mr Patrick's farm they commenced stooking straight away m the wet, and m the course of two hours, although more or less drenched to the skin, stooked no less than 40 acres. They then made for Mr Patrick's house, and m doing so had to cross a creek which took them up to above their waists, but being already wet the water had not much effect on them. At the house they were received kindly, and, after changing their wet garments for dry ones, sat down to a hearty meal supplied by Mrs Patrick, and it goes without saying that after their manual labour they did full justice to it, and experienced for once m their lives what it is to earn a living " by the sweat of the brew " Mrs Patrick was both surprised and delighted at the kind action of these young men, and Mr Patrick, (who we are glad to say is showing signs ol recovery^ on hearing the news had a load taken off his mind. The affairs of Alfred Ramsden, an ex-New Zealander, who is a typical case of the spec ulator of the Melbourne boom period, have been before the Melbourne Insolvency Court. His liabilities were £97,930 19s 5:1, and his assets £114,0(58 19s Id, showing a surplus »l C1(j,078 19s 7d. In November 1579 the in solvent came to Victoria nnd commenced building business with a capital of from £100 to £500. He went to New Zealand, alid ifter a stay of four years there he retained to Victoria m 1884. At that time he had 'ialf a guinea m his pocket, and since then he had been continuously m business. When iio arrived he pawned his watch for £110 i. Up to within two years of the insolvency he believed that his transactions generally were profitable. In 1890 he bought land for £800 aid he had valued that at £83000, with the buildings upon it. The houses cost about 61600 to build, and he valued the land at £1200. To the best of his belief he gob a loan of £1700 upon the houses from the Modern Permanent Building Society. He valued the land upon which the Stawell Chambers are built at £14,000, and he acquired that land m 1888. That was, he thought, before the land boorr. He paid for the land with borrowed money, and built the chambers for about £6000 or t.'5500. On refreshing Jhis memory he believed the buildings cost about £5000. When completed the building was valued at £19,003, but the value had depreciated; £14,000 was his own valuation. The £5000 consisted of profits of contracts and money borrowed. He borrowed £13,000 or £14,000 from the Oriental Bank on the security of the Stawell Chambers property. He could not give an account of all his dealings m real property for the three years prior to the two years next preceding the sequestration. The easy way m which the insolvent progressed from half a guinea and the proceeds of his watch m pawn m 1884 to £ 97,000 of debts m 1891 is remarkable.—" Otago Daily Times " correspondent. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi 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 EucalyptiExtracfc proved magnificently such cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, sptains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881).' In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (tirocinia) or albuini nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Grieswald, reports :—Diphthe ria, Tonsils cqntinually coherent presenting ulcers with whits exuda.nts. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyj'c, 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 Don't j>,k Deceived !—lf you want the beat Medicine the world tins ever pro uced. try Colemane and Sons Eucalypti Extract. For ;ill affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs,, colds, gravel, and kidney complaints. For influenza it has no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, Lord Carrington, and tlio JUir.peror of Germany. Awarded njecjals at; Sydney 11 Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors, and b the only pure Extract m the world. See that the label bears our trade mark (tree of life and signature Culemane and Sons, Cootamundra, New South Wales) without this it i? a fraud. Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d, Wholesale Depot tor New | Zealand : Lichfield street, Christchurch gole Agents for Ashburton : The Ash burton Drug Cojnpauy.—Advt

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Public Notices. VIOLIIV SCHOOL, SAUNDEHS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, while thapking her patrons for past favors, begs to stats she has a few vacancies for pupih". Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. * 1t144 [a card.] C. E. FOOKS 4c SOIN, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made, lload Board Office?, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 71 Gr. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER] TAJVCRED »rCEfEiErr 9 ASHBURTON. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and, Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s (sd. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge made. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Please note the address— Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller TANORED STREET' ASHBURTON. THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "^TOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the JIN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion .Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. REGISTRY OFFICE FOX SERVANTS, MRS AOAMIS, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S DRAPER. COMPULSORY SALE 'AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE AEOADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double widthlOJd Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3-Jd,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4-gd Muslins 3-|d Men's Woollen Socks 7£ Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lln Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lid Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT Wi W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE



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Public Notices HAINMER So JSRfD.GS-E: AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2|39 Agent, Ashburton. EARM& FARMS. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated vith 11. L. Bowker, Christchurch, have placed m their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-!. A BIG SELECTION. PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded that our Agency being m daily communication with Christcliurch- buyers has two-fold advan tages for sailing over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co. 'a Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2|57 H. LIGHT, Manager. MIIIOOTER""= Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and full instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AWi! CERTAIN RI? 11 17 fIV C°nibined with simple method RLi 111 till I of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist m these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidential. "HuManitas," G.P.0., Melbourne. -— ASHBUfITON ~" TROTTING CLUB. AUTUMN~MErnNG, Wednesday, MARCH 9, 1892. To be held on the NEW TROTTING TRACK, South-East Belt. —PROGRAMME.— I.—MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT (m saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. For all non-winners. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 2-HANDICAP TROT (m harness), of 20 .soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10,3. Two miles. 3. -DISTRICT HANDICAP TROT (m saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 4.— ASHBURTON HANDICAP (m saddle), of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 15s, Acceptance, 15s. Three miles. S.—HANDICAP SELLING TROT (m saddle?), of 20 soys. The winner to be sold, and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance free. Two miles. 6.-ELECTRIC STAKES HANDICAP (m saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. One ntile. The Meeting will be held under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. Nominations, with fees, to be made by SATURDAY, February 27, at 9 p.m. Handicaps declared TUESDAY, March 1, 1892 ! Acceptances, SATURDAY, March 5, 1892. Programmes on application. JNO. J. C QUANE, Secretary. Centra) Hotel, Ashburtop, 3 3>



SPECTACLES. N. LAZABUIS & O'O., oculist-opticians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. §alek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51



Nitiiui Hyslop and Co.\-> " Im;:H3ri.U" Ceylon and Indian Teis.-na direct frntr tht> Tua PknUihions.—-'A-Uv. Public Notices. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. "TUIE Services m the above Church, -L on SUNDAY, 21sb iiiat./Morning and Evening, will bo conducted by the Rev. Hugh Ikwin, of St. Paul's, Ferry Pvo.id, Christchurch. 2 100 UNITED METHODIST CONCERT. TtlE United Children's Concert by the Scholars and Choirs of Ashburfcon Wcsleyan and Primitive Methodist Schools is postponed from March 1, until March 15. 2 98 FUNERAL NOTICE. rjIHE Friends of the late Mr Edward -*- Bright arc respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his resi dence, Alford Forest Road, on SUNDAY next, 21st inst., at one o'clock, for the Ashburfcon Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2§96 Undertakers. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS' Excursion Fares to Dunedin for Race?, February 24, 25, and 27. RETURN NIGHT TRAIN. RETURN FARES from Rakaia, 36s first-class, 25s second ; Ashburton 32s and 22s 6d. Tickets issued February 22 to 26, available for return till March 5. A Special Night Train for returning ■Excursionists will leave Dunedin for Christchurch at 9.45 p.m. on 27th inst. 2|97 BY ORDKR. ASHBURTON SWIMMING CLUB. iyr OTICE is hereby given m pursuance -L" of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Amateur Swimming Club's Sports, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of MARCH, prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. :— For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, February 16, 1892. 2 78 ,-<j^i [■..imiww.niiiiiu ■■_■ him wmmmmmmmm—mmmm Mr T\ Bullockr FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing uiie Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256, containing -Jr-Acre, fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-roomed Cottage and, |--Aero Cass street; cheap, easy terms. T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY~27. HALFBACK E, CAVERSHAM ROAD, ALLENTON. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE on the nbove date, on account of Mr H. J. Deeley, now residing at Bathhurst,-— Lot 31, containing |-ACRE, fronting Caversham road, Allenton, ana ad joining Mr B; C. Smith's property. Note time of Sale—ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, 2*105 Auctioneer. rwt^-nnsßMvs«oVMMH(miflMW^anußwaiiMenaHßHaMi^HHHnM "miles and~c67~~"" " ASHBURTON YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. arc in structed to OFFER FUR SALE AT THE ASHBURTON YARDS, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUABY23, A Good Line of 99 A MERINO WETHEES Direct from the station ; all m good con dition and sound mouths. KAf) HALF-BRED LAMBS, An extra good lot. GEO. JAMESON,, 2 102 Agent, Ashburton. owramwwa—inl.! .1 mrmtnmimttm i ****m>jimmmmmemrmimmm « ASHBURTON jpr.N^SOB & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited , /"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Okfve. —Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE," ' Manager .^■w h IMPORTANT IJiz^S^fe X^AS NOTICE Faarmers and Others VliOU THE I'EEMTKIt A S HIiUR T O N ■pURNITURE T\TA.REHOUSE OJ» PIIfOIISIWRIII i i s. ■■--•^v} s. JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Lmoleums, Floor Clotlus, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpet.s, just m time foi Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Ghests of Drawers, etc,., m figureel Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds msde co order. Special re 4uc£ions for the Christmas Season- Nate Address —Next Building Society t Office, Tancred Street,