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BLACKMAILING AT OXFORD. The case of blackmailing at Oxford that has been alluded to m ourcablenews lately, was exposed m "Truth," of December 2 4 under the title of "The Lord, the Law, the Law Tutor, the Lady, and the Love Letter." The name of the Lord con cerned was not given. The cable supplies it. The facts were briefly as follows :— Lord Hothfield, when at College about two years ago, received a letter purport ing to be written by a Mrs MaitlaiK?, who described herself as a young and attractive widow. It invited him to an assignation. He did not respond to that or a subse quent letter. About 18 months after wards he received a letter from a Mr M. F. Morland saying he had issued a writ for £70, and inviting a private interview to settle the matter. No details were iven. This not being replied to a letter came to his lordship's wife offering to leave the mysterious dispute to her arbitra tion. Lord Hothfield put the matter m the hands of Mr George Lewis, the well known solicitor, who found a writ had been issued for £50 money alleged to be lent, and £20 for unspecified services. He at once engaged a detective, who found that at the address given by Mrs Mait land and M. F. Morland resided a law tutor, about sixty-three years of age, named Maitland Francis Morland, with his aged wife and two handsome daughters. Morland when he found Lord Hothfield showing fight, wrote discontinu ing his action. Mr Lewis found that others had been practised on m a similar manner by Morland, and "Truth," m exposing the facts, demanded that the University authorities should take notice of Mnrland's proceedings, and that the public prosecutor should prosecute him for attempting to extort money. THE SPINNING HOUSE CASE. A London paper, referring to the Cam bridge " Spinning House " case says :— "We are glad to see that Daisy Hopkins is going to bring an action against the pro-Proctor of Cambridge University (Rev. F. Wallis) for false imprisonment. The authorities there have shown them selves singularly impervious to public opinion on the Spinning House question and nothing is so likely to penetrate the academic mind as a legal weapon which may possibly inflict on the recipient the payment of heavy damages. If the girl's statement of her treatment m the Spin ning House be correct it is only a little less disgraceful than the procedure which caused her confinement. She seems to have been treated m the matter of food and accommodation much worse than an ordinary prisoner, and, worst ©f all, she alleges that she was made a public show of. We wish Daisy Hopkins success m her action. It is a practical attempt to teach the bookworms at Cambridge that a lapse from the path of purity on the part or a woman does not involve the loss "f civil rights even m the seat of classic lore, where the conjunction m one person of the highest virtue with the deepest learn ing does not suffice to make a wrangler— if that person be a woman." FRENCH FREEMASONRY. The Paris correspondent of the " Lon don Daily Telegraph," on December 21, says:—People are now discussirg the likelihood of a serious split m the Masonic camp, for the extraordinary j letter addressed by the Archbishop of Aix to M. Fallieres seems destined to lead to far-reaching consequences m every direction. Not a few members of the Order, even m Paris, where party spirit runs so high, for some time have been dissatisfied with the political rolo which the heads of the Grand Orient of France have been playing, and there is talk of an effort to return to the old state of things, when Freemasonry m this country was the purely benevolent and brotherly in stitution—set off with various rites, sym bols, and ceremonies—which it still is m most other lands. As a matter of fact, m the majority of the provincial lodges, the utmost harmony and tranquillity pre vail ; but there lias long been a tendency among certain members here to render Masonry entirely subservient to politics, and the meeting convened the other day by the Grand Orient seems to have brought matters to a head. The decreas ing popularity of the Order is attributed by thoughtful and impartial members to the inveterate habit of certain wire-pullers of introiuciag politics m season and out of season to the exclusion of every other matter. The agitation set on foot eventu ally may lead to a complete transforma tion of Freemasonry m this country.

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1893.



I AM A CASH BUYER OF \V heat, Oats, Barley, ;:' ■ ,-. :? , : " and . ■ f Grass Seed; D, THOMAS, ASHBU R T O Nj D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternafc«ly, FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskina, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. I—x— , ;agent for— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurcli Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper arid Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Red ivood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Pknet Jupiter Garden and Field Tobls. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. Land for Priyate Sale. Kf\ f\ ACRES, situated at LYNDHURST, m good heart, well watered and O\J \J fenced and good Buildings. Most complete Property m the County. A P? A ACRES, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really compact tfcOU little Farm. . I QKA ACK.ES, RAKAIA, 1000 acres m grass, 250 aares fit to crop at once, _l_<ijC/\y well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roomed House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. "' P\C\A_ ACR;ES> LAURISTON, sub-divided into spaddocks, well fenced and OvJ^fc watered, three-roomed Fouse and eight-stalled Stable. QQQ ACRES, METHVEN, all ready tor cropping, well fenced and wateied, CjtJsU no house. i "1 O£\ ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township of MAYFIELD, three _L^jO roomed House, &c. D THOMAS ■_ - g c; o t t g c op.1 UNKIVALLBB COOKING RANGES __~_^ ■' ■ ■ ■ • |] RegisterJCwrates, Fenders, X Fire Irons. JOHN OEE & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBULTON. Seeds for Autumn Sowing, |IN LARGE OR SMALL QT JAN TITIE ' WHITE STONE; & GREYSTONE TUP.MP, RAPE, OAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS A«J ss — ALSO FOR SALE— . Cornsacks and Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. |AGEN T FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INS^JBjANCE CO] ■ * " ■■ GBAIN CROPS INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate* GEOKGE jAMa3QN' ♦ Hliburioii and Raltalii



SPECTACLES. - r m- ii ft i Q* N. LAZAEUS & (JO., OCULIST-OPnOIASS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLTNS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed 1. §alck and Co., SOLE AGFNTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALKK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may ob consulted for SPECTACLES Oft EYK GLASSES OA.TLY. 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 ophthalmia surgeons. The Medical Profession and all iutorestei m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latast improvements m Lenses and Frames ag advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51 CHRISTMAS, 1891 & %EW YEIB, 1893. P. NOKES, ONCE more presents h;s Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtcn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH MEJ BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. ISTOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET THE HOLIDAYS. "TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, fto. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClftl S us* Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TmRRYMAN TAILOES <Sc OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. EItTL^S A LlfTf LE S FLUID DIP /S\POWDER DIP v VLITTLESV »:r* VAST YEARLY AjEEP DIpX '59/^ CHEAPER INCREASE INy^fjJ*fj||^THAN_ANOTHER • SALES ?" m 2^^^^^^^^^^^^. *^IVELI_ KNOWN THOUSANDsX/I^^ DIP rcSTIMQNIALyfik/|^^ P>r» ff^Tjl© FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m 48 gallon casks ; 6a par *^ CVXVy J..Jkj gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE'—s| 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS of FLUID or POWDER AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAXAIA), Gteorge Jameson. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGEKTS), Blackbnrne ft Co, MITCHELL & TUBNER ARE Now Offering Special Inducements IN —A COMPLETE COLONIAL SUIT* s ' HAT SHIRT DRAWERS ft>r . UNDER FLANNEL 455, TIE SOCKS BOOTS HAJSDKERCHIE OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6cl FIRST CLASS MOLES 8* 6d MEN'S SHOOTERS J ... ... 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE



Public Notices VIOL.IIS SCHOOL, SAUNDEttS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, while thapking her I patrons for past favors, begs to sfcata she ' has a few vacancies for pupib. Every ; attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. * 1t144 [a card.] C E. FOOKH 4c SON, 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. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton|} February, 1892. 2 71 liootsL Boots. ~ BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to. supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order m thfi best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers can iely upon getcing a genuine article for very little money. Note the address — O'CONNORS LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on ihe Premises ; also Repairs. G. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER TANCRED »TREiET, 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 (kl. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All v.Tork 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 I sights from Is per pair. Please note the address — > U. .1 E**O\\ Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller TANCRED STREET, ASHBUHTON, I COMPULSORY SALE NOW O\ AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTsviltedSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2M : Dress Goods 4gd * Muslins 3|d ! Men's Woollen Socks 7| Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers os 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS ___ THE ARCADE HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hk''e not tried it, shoala ask their Grocer for it] Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &Q,



Mr T. Bullock __ FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing one Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256. containing |-Acre, fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-roomed Cottage and, J-Acro Cass street; cheap, easy terms. £35.—Town Section 486, corner of Havelock and William streets, good land, capital site. Certainly a cheap section. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices^ ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE FIRST SHOW of the above Society will be held m the" Old Town Hall on SATURDAY, February 27. Open from 1.30 p.m. till 10 p.m. ENTRIES close with the Undersigned at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, February 26.' Catalogues on application. Boys and Girls competing m Bouquets : must attend the Hall at 9 am. on SATURDAY. ' JNO. J. C. QUANE, IK Secretary, VA LEN TI NE S to suit everybody. Just opened up. Palm Le.tt Fans and Screens at 6d. Selling fa«t. Also Zither Harps, three sizes, from 4s 6d. New Games, Fancy Stationery, L. F. ANDRE WES & CO., 'Stationers' Hall. faSSsT~~faems. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND J ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON", Associated with H. L. Bowkbr, Christchurch, have placed m their hand's for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FA 11 MS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-!. A BIG SELECTION. TDERSONS wishing to dispose of LT Properties are reminded that our Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan tases for selling 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. 2t57 H. LIGHT, Manager. THE NATIONAiTotTLTaI, LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ESTABLISHED ... 1869. Accumulated Funds Exceed £1.290,000\ LAST YEAR'S SAVING, £132.000, Equals £48 6s per. cent, of Total Income. MR F. MAKEIG has been appointed, the TRAVELLING 11EPKESENTATI YE of the above Society m the Ashburton County. CHARLES BRADDELL, 2 127 Local Agent. ML WHO SUFFER Fs>rs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and full instructions re lating to a SAfE, SIMPLE AP CERTAIN UPMPIW Con)kined with simple method nUiMlJul 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



® ROBERT MURRAY?^^^ Watch and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &c. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STEEET",°^iHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. /§P§&L Bronze Medal, ANDREW BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, THE SHOP is being rapidly refitted, and will be open for Businees at an early date. THERE WILL BE A CLEARING SALE OP DAMAGED GOODS, WHEN GREAT BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT TWENTY PER CENT UNDER COST PRICE. AN DREW "BLACK, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA.



TENDERS rnE^DERS will be received at the *- Bank of Australasia, Clivistchurch, up to March 23 nexr for the purcimso of (Blocks Nos. 1 to 10 of the CORWAR ESTATE. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Application forms and plans may be obtained on .application to GEORGE JAMESON. 21125 Ashburton and Rakaia. MILES AND CO. TINWALD YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer at the TINWALD YARDS, ON TUESDAY, MAKCH 1. 1 000 half-bred wethers, XV/v/vy we u grown and m forward condition. 1 nClf\ MERINO EWES, sound -LyJVJVJ mouths, and m good con dition. Kf%f\ HALF-BRED LAMBS, a vv/ very superior line. X OO CROSSBRED LAMBS, prime freezers. A f\(\ HALF-BRED TWO-TOOTH 4b\JU E WES. 3f\f\ FAT CROSSBRED WETHERS - freezers. Q-jQ HALF-BRED LAMBS, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 2*122 Aaenfc, Ashburfcon. Mr" t Ijullock SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27. HALF~-ACRE ? CAVERSHAM ROAD, ALLENTON. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE on the above 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. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 24J ACRES NEAR WINSLOW RAILWAY STATION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. W. Miles, to Sell by Public Auction at THE ARCADE on the above date,— R.S. 23057, Containing 24J ACEES, Situated Close to the VVinslow Township. This would make a very convenient i paddock for persons living at a distance, and sending stock to the markets for sale. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 2|91 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27. COTTAGE AND SECTION KERMODE STREET. By order of the Mortgage. "Jif B. T. BULLOCK' has received in -Ixl. structions to Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE on the above date, On account and by order of the Mo'rt^agee, T.S. 241, containing QUARTfitt ACRR, Situated m Kermode street east, on which is erected a FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE. This property is conveniently situated, being not for from the business part of the town. First class land for garden purposes. Inspection invited. Terms at sale, which takes place at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 2+92 Auctit neer. Public Notices. AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SCJRVKVORS. A LL information concerning Cost of ,£_V_ Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2|39 Agent, Ashburton. ASHBURTON trotting club. autumn~"meetikg, 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, 10s. Two miles. 3. -DISTTIOT HANDICAP TROT (m saddli). 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. 5.-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 mile. 7—CONSOLATIOH HANDICAP (m saddle) of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nom ination, 15s, to be made to the secre tary within five minutes of the finish of the Electric Handicap. Act ceptance, free, to close fivo minutes after the Handicap is declared. One mile and a half. The Meeting will be held under the Rules oi 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 QOANE, Secretary- Ceutrft Hotel, Aslibiu'ton. % 83 I



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