a portrait of him to be taken before In left Hull prison. A masonic costum* aud many clothes found at Plymout! are marked Deeming. Deeming lef i many portmanteaux at Birkenhead, Hull, and liiiinhill, and these an supposed to be the spoil of several robberies and burglaries. At the inquest Alberb Deeming stated tha tthe last time he saw his brother Frederick and nis wife, heunder stood at the time that they were going to Rainhill for a few days, and thence to California. A fortnight afterwardi he saw his brother Frederick dressed m military uniform with silver facings, and the latter stated that he was going on an exploring expedition to the Argentine Republic. Frederick told Albert's wife early m August that his family were at Brighton. Shortly before Mary (Frederick's wife) left Albert's house for Rainhill, Frederick took £100 from his wife and family. He stayed at Albert's for nearly two years after returning from the Cap*. The medical evidence attributed the death of the wife and children Marie, Lelia, and Sydney, to their throats being cut, while Bertha had been strangled. At the funeral of the remains many attended dressed m black, and the win dows on the route were curtained. The vicar made a touching address at the grave. The bodies were interred to gether. The parish defrayed the burial expenses, as the Deeming family are poor, much of Frederick's jewellery being discovered to be spurious. Several of his transac tions with forged cheques m Liverpool prove that he had an accomplice. One of Frederick's (Williams') aliases dur ing his short residence m Hull m October, 1891, prior to visiting Bever ley, was Harry Dun, sheep-farmer and owner of gold-mines m Rockhampton, Queensland. On mattresses sold to Mr Mathers and the landlord of the Commercial Hotel, slight blood stains have been discovered. Writing from Seyd's Hotel to Joseph Mathers, Deem ing blamed him for harsh treatment to his mother, and concluded by saying that he was ashamed of his conduct, and " I leave you m the hands of the Almighty, who some day will repay sins." When Deeming sailed for Monte Video he passed as the director of agoldmining company. On the passage across he presided at the ship's table, and organised concerts and subscriptions for various charitable objects. Sydney, March 21. The police are searching the houses m which Deeming resided m Sydney. (Received March 21, 11.45 a.m.) Adelaide, March 21. A man passing by the name of Ward arrived here from Sydney on January 1, 1888, and left for South Africa m a sailing vessel. The steward and others have identified him as Williams. The third child mentioned m the London telegrams was born on this voyage. Two fellow passengers alleged they were robbed of all their money by Williams. Received March 21, 10.55 p.m.) London, March 20. Deeming had cards printed, on which he styled himself manager of the New Novitgelaeht Go'cl Mme t nt Klerksdcrp, m South Africa. His possession of large sums of money is accounted for by the discovery that while m Africa for two years he swindled a Transvaal J Bank out of £4000. For this crime he was war ted, as well a:s for swindling a gentleman m Bedford out of large sums m connection with miningcompanies. It is reported that at Antwerp he had a Gladstone bag full of sovereigns. Dunedin, Match 19. In the middle of 1888 a man named Wil'iams came from Wellington to South Dunedin, where ho lived for some time accompanied by bis wife and a servant girl. He bought woollen goods here, and had the stuff consigned to him from Wellington, and went about trying to dispose of the same. He bought a horse and buggy m the name of Mrs Williams, and suddenly disappeared without pay ing all his debts. He used to wear loud jewellery, and had a habit of showing his money to people. He spoke with a north country accent, and his description corresponds with thufc given m the cable grams.

THE MARKETS

(per pkess association.) (Received March 21, 11 rt.m.) London, March 19. Choicest Victorian butter, factory made 120s to 122,-s; ordinary 110.s to 112s. The demand is limited. The majority of colonial stocks have advanced \ per cent to 1 per cent. Tallow,"medium mutton 25s 9d, beef 24s 3d. Wheat is receding. For Australian, wheat on the passage sellers are asking 39a, but buyers refuse to give more than 38s 6d. Buyers are offering 37s for New Zealand wheat on the passage, but sellers want 38s. Colonial barley 395, oats 27s 9d.

THE WEATHER.

ALIi'ORP STATION,

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending March 20, 1892 : —

THE ASHBCTRTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, MARCH 21, 18P3.



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Tke many friends of Mr Thomas Acland, of the firm of Acland, Dudley and Co., will learn with regret of his decease, which took placs on Sunday morning. The deceased gentleman was born in 1846, and was nephew to the Hon J. B. A. Acland, M.L.C. The late Mr Acland was married in 1874 to a daughter of the late Mr Robert Waitt. Mrs Acland died in 1885, leaving one son. Mr T. Acland was long the Clerk of the Scales in connection with the Canterbury Jockey Club. He also took great interest in musical matters, and sang only. a few weeks ago at a concert in Ashburton. Mr Acland had been in indifferent health, and recently tcqkatrip to Sydney, and an the voyage caught a severe cold, which laid him up on his return and led to his decease Thk Bust Remedy for Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pilt,s, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful touie and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any cinmrr.stances. Sold in bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, .Us, by all medicine yeatlors throughout tta w»rlc),



Business Notices _ Reductions. Redactions. COOKING RANGES7°COOKIN TG RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Price 8 from this date. TIMBER. TIMBEB. TIMBEB. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring m stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS" of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of faint required. , ,  _ , Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first coat. W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGIN ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. •* # fßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. I Mount Somers Coal Mines. 3 82 . j§ C 0 T T B R ° S-' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES PAW. • ■-"■'■' , I \U\ lIIIIIU Register Orates, Fenders, & Fire Irons. JOHN ORE & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 TIMBER. TIMBER. Sharplln and Co., Of A.VING secured the greater part of the Bush at Alford Forest, and erecte I X extensive Sawmills, have decided to place their Timber on tlie3*Ashburtc» Market. Having arranged with MESSRS JOHN ORR & CO., TO TRANSFER OQR TIMBER AGENCY TO MR JOSHUA TUCKER, We are now prepared to supply THROUGH HIM SAWN TIMBER, at from 8s 6d per 100 ft m Ashburttn, AND STAKES, POSTS, RAILS, GATES, HURDLES, FIREWOCD, &c, Either at Ashburton or at the Mills, at prices hitherto unheard of. SHA.JE«,T»LIIN & CO., SI?R£]Y«BUJRTV. -i ■* Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] [REGINALD B. RESTEI.L.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COA.L Business of Mr'JoeutO Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they ire now prepared to supply the following :— BUILDERS' 3X^LTER,XiLII.S. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. | The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws , Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. ' LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westporfc, Mount Somers. FIREV'OOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps. Chick feed, Potatoes,' Flour, "etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—OEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION j Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited] MOSS ANiTEESTEIiL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON] CIl«I!iT]»IAS, 1891 & »TEW YEAR 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents h;« 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 ME BOOTH BOOTS BOOTS FOR STFLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TOJ j F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET.



East Stbeet HL JH. JOHTES. AsnutnvroN BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FA.nCY GOODS, FANCY OftTNA, GLASS, ! and PLATED GOODS. ' Plain, Commercial, find Fancy Stationery, Boxed Mote and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all siz:s. Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubber Stamps, any size and 'design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and "Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. 3$ 126 I AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, J ' AND Grass Seed. D, THOMAS, ASHBtTRTON] D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENTj VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SA.LTCB of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburbon alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. •SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Chri&tchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, StepheHSon, and Co, Dunedin Phnet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. s *5s*a*^ OPTICIAN, I l ..*• EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Under the Maua^emeut of Ittlfc ANDREW BLACK. BRONZE MEDALLIST for WATCHMAKING, London. Certificated from City and Guilds Institute of London. THE Manager begs to state to his Custcmers and Friend?, that the business hitherto°carried on by him m the shop next to Mr Brooke (Chemist), Will Be Removed TO THE LARGER AND MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES NEXT TO MR JOHN ORR'S. All work intrusted to him will receive prompt and thorough attention, AS IT WILL BE EXECUTED BY HIM PERSONALLY. Our Motto— 4' Troublesome and stopping Watches thoroughly cured," will prove itself to every Customer who leaves a Watch to be repaired. All Watches Repaired will bo Guaranteed and upheld for 12 months. Electro-Plating and Gilding done on the Premises. NOTE - The New Shop is four doors south from the one lately occupied by MR ANDREW BLACK. IT J3H<A.O:K, Watcftmaker, etc., Mast Street. a ROBERT MURRAY* /grey Watch and Clock nS&^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ■ i' ' O 111- ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET, 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. §jf* Cheap Boots, Jgfi J. BISHOP'S BOOT SHOP. ALA.RGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to chose from, which CANNOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. An extra large assortment of LiDlES'and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. REPAIRING at Shortest Possible Notice. ( i Note the Address, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. jr. l*i o ckclbank, manager, i



SALE AT "THE CORNER" COMMENCES .SATURDAT^JAfI. 16. r^ON T fail to attend, or you'll regret ifc. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING afc extraordinary prices, U If. COILIER. TTTE HAVE JUST OPENED, exs. s. OCEAN A, A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S HANDSEWN BOOTS DIRECT FROM THE BEST ENGLISH MAKERS. ALL SIZES. EXTRA WIDE SITTINGS, ETC. COMBINING COMFORT WITH SUPERIOR STYLE AND FINISH. Erery Pair Guaranteed to give Good Wear. ,'SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



PHRENOLOGY AND PALMISTRY. MRS M.cOAJL.LTJM:, PHRENrLOGIST and PALMIST so well known throughout New Zealand, may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel for a short season from WEDNESDAY, March 16. 3"102 THE~ASHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. THK Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites in the country. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modem accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. ,^/^VS IMPORTANT I^»XMAS NOTICE Fanners and Other* VROM THE Pr*HMIER ASHBURTON g TjIURNITURfi TITAREHOUSE OF H a ''fW H A i :i\M i R ■ -(TU\ R s, - ,>"^ s. r JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock in Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpels, just in time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures in Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., in figured | Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene ian Blinds m»de go order. Special re uctions for the Christmas Season- Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street. GBEY VALLEY COAL 13 THE BE9r COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More H^at than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTE S, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd W H COLLINS & CO., Agent. Wool. Wool. Wool. C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP FIIEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir>t one being early ii November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE | from Christohurch Railway Station to my S^orc. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of *U Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. A.uetione6 r, Woo broker #c. Christch«rch 4



Drill in POWDERED with Grain crops. It quickens the growth, of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Eailway Station E. F. WRIGHT 88 Carbol Crystal. THEGUEAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. ]VO]N-JPOI»O]VOTJS. USE NO OTHER, THIS most effective Dip can now be obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Pecer, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§103 PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VERSUS LITTLE'S FLUID DIP and the Great American CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. T HEREBY challenge the agents of .1. these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for the.ii- trouble in carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are —That the Committee (shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert in wool, and amongst other things that points shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; also after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard from any outside agent. CM BROOKE, Ashburton PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in the Colony to choose from. 11. M. JONES. U.S.S CO H&^sSl U.S S., CO "IT "■■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTELJ TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson —Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney —Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. | Melbourne —Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON CLOSES ON 1 MARCH 31. GEO JAMESON, Agent for kshbuvton



'|"IHh Commit;u-j of St. Patrick's Con -*- cert find themselves m possession of something that does not belong to them. Owners can have same on appli cation feo the committee. 3 134 Bliss Cooper, TEACHER OF MUSIC, IS Prepared to receive Pupils for the Pianoforte, on find after this day, the 21st March. Address—The Boronjfh School House, Ashburton. 3§131 ~THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Tjayettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER, ASHBURTON Ram and Ewe Fair. MESSRS MILES & CO. will have FOR SALE, at the above Fair, to be held at the TINWALD SALEYARDS ON Thursday, iff arch 24, On account of the Anama Estate,— 2000 MERINO EWES On account of Mount Possession Estate, — 2 500 MERINO EWES On account of Mr C. J. Harper,— 1 500 MEMNO EWES On account of the Alford Estate Company,— ft OH EIGHT-TOOTH HALFBRED VKJU E WES On account of Mr A. H. Ayrton, — 4 f\n TWO-TOOTH HALFBRED EWES Also, — On account of the Lowcliffe Estate, — UTWO - TOOTH LINCOLN RAMS On account of the Alford Estate Com pany,— i)A TWO - TOOTH LINCOLN &U RAMS On account various owners, — LEICESTER, LINCOLN and MERINO RAMS. J T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 3 133 Agent-, Ashburton. MESSRS MILES & CO. have re ceived instructions from Mk William Huston TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION (On a date to be named m a future Advertisement), HIS COMPACT FABM OF 4:4:1 ACRES, Situated on the Seafield read, 5 miles from the town of Ashburton. The Farm is divided into six paddocks, each well watered. THE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE 5-roomedHouse, Woolshed, Stable, Sheep Dip and Yards. Terms Easy. For further particulars, apply to J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, GEO. JA&IKSON, 3+132 Agont. COMPULSORY SALE NOW OY AT W. W. Spencer'd Co/s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cm tains, Is 9d a pair White Twilled Sheeting (double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3id,4d. Calicoes 2kl Dress Goods 4|d 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 lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d ] j AT ! W W SPENC-R AND COS THE ARCADE i Market House. CROCKERY. . CHOCKJERY. I The Newest ."A Best Selected Patterns direct fiv m the Home Potteries. CHIW AWARE. A most Choice Selection m all the Latest Designs. HOUSE V xFr N ISII IN G IRONMO N O E R V, AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. I^AlflPS. liAMPS. A Splendid Assortment worth Inspection. AKJ) AMMUNITION, CARTRIDGES, As:n CARTRIDGE CASES, CAPS, WADS, AND CARTRIDGE FILLERS, I all from the best factories. Two Deliveries of Goods daily m Town and Suburbs, All Trains m^t. Orders by post dispatched immediately. Customers waited upon for Orders, if requested. SATISFACTION TO CUSTOMERS IS OUR ENDEAVOUR. Stephens Bros,, Market House.