ill morning, when the military took a hand m the affair and the assailants fled. They were pursued, and a great many capfc'ired to whom summary justice will be dealt. The attack was commenced as the people were leaving the theatres. For arms the people had fowling-pieces and scythes, with which they cut down the citizens m every direction. Three of ' the band were killed and twenty seriously j injured m the melee. Attacks were made on the barracks and the Town Hall simultaneously. The audacity displayed m invading a city m which a battalion of infantry and a squadron of cavalry were quartered is regarded as alarming and in explicable. THE SALVATION ATtMY AT EASTBOURNE. The trouble between the Salvation ( Army and the authorities at Eastbourne resulted m a riot of unusual violence on January 3. For a long time there has been open war between the Salvation Army and the police. The former assert that Eastbourne officials have displayed a feeling of religious intolerance m their treatment of the Army, and so determined -were the members of that body to main tain what they deemed their judicial rights that they propose to introduce a Bill into Parliament to repeal or amend the Eastbourne Improvement Act, by which the town officials prevent the Salvationists from holding meetings m the streets. On the day m question the Eastbourne contingency of the Salvation Army was divided into four sections, and stationed m different parts of the town. The police broke up these meetings with some trouble, but m the afternoon sixty of the Army again sallied from the barracks, and proceeded to the beach, followed by an immense crowd, who menaced them with all manner of ill treatment. One« upon the beach the Salva tionists knelt down on the sands m prayer. As they did so they linked arms, the better to repel the assaults of the mob should the latter take it into their head to charge. The mob hooted and yelled, and finally made an ugly rush. Some Salva tionists were thrown to the ground, but immediately resumed their kneeling position and continued prayer. Several limes the rushing was repeated, but the Salvationists paid no more attention than ■was necessary to avoid being seriously hurt. A number of police were present, and the mob reviled them for not dis persing the Salvationists. As soon as the praying was concluded the Salvationists rose to their feet. This seemed the signal for a preconceived attack, for the mob immediatelyswooped down upon the band, scattering them m wild disorder. Many were struck, kicked, and otherwise ill treated. The musical instruments used by the Salvationists seemed specially to excite the ire of the mob, and the persons bearing them were singled out for more than the usual brutal treatment. The mob got possession of the instruments, and after smashing them threw them into the sea. Then a detachment of mounted police charged the crowd. They made no -distinction between men and women, and they rode down upon the crowd, trarnp liDg the mob, male and. female alike, under the feet of the horses. Many •of the crowd were severely hurt. The Salvationists declare that the polics, instead of protecting them, delibe rately struck them and rode over them. Their clothes were torn and their hats lost. A number of women lost their i skirts and jackets m the wild rush follow ing the charge of the police, their garments being torn off m their desperate struggle to ascape being trampled on by the horses. During the melee the standard of the Salvation Army fell into the hands of the enemy. Some of the Salvationists charged to regain their fhg, and a fierce fight resulted. Finally the Salvationists regained their standard, and, under a cain of blows, succeeded m getting away from the mob with the flag m their possession, After some little time the Salvationists, their clothing be draggled and their faces showing the marks of illtreatment, rallied around their standard, formed m regular lines, and, surrounded by police, marched back to the barracks. Despite this protection they were not safe from attack for the mob several times charged upon them, and the police were almost powerless to prevent injuries being inflicted. Some of the more rabid of the mob got possession of vehicles, and, paying no attention to the police, drove deliberately into the Salvationists' ranks with the intention of running over them. THE DUBLIN CASTLE OUTRAGE. A decided sensation was caused m Dub lin on .December 21 by a rumour that the , physicai force party had resumed opera tions, and that their first attempt had been' made against Dublin Castle, It transpired that; while workmen were making some improvements under the i room m which the Privy Council holds j jta meetings a sudden and tremendous roport m that place shook the building. No.body was hurt, however. The police were immediately notified. The damage to the castle was not heavy, although the ceilings of two floors above the cellars were blown to pieces, the heavy beams m some places being reduced to fragments. The furniture m the office beneath the Privy Council Gbamber was completely destroyed. The Irish authorities imme diately telegraphed to ■London for assist ance. Tho Castle officials stated, on the 21st, that the mischief by the explosion was less than at first supposed. The -expenditure of a few pounds will repair,j the damage. One of the principal clerks; m the office of the Chief Secretary for Ireland had a very narrow escape from death by the explosion, which was caused bT a large quantity of guncotton. The theory that the explosion was one of gas -was effectually disposed of on the 2nd by those making an investigation. In examining the beams supporting the floor directly over the cellar, where fcUe ex plosion occurred, a number of small pieces of metal, deeply embeddied m the timbers, were found. This was evidence, beyond question, that the explosive, whatever ib may have been, sras enclosed m a metal case.

DEATH OF THE Rev. C. H. Spurgeon.

(PER r»H*S ASSOCIATION.) London February 1. The Bfiv. C. H. Spurgeon died C gi ;Sli to/ngland for inXent. The cause of death was congestion of the kidneys and gout m the head. . . (.«„„,« The press refer m eulogistic terms to ±he rev. gentleman, and declare that the death of such a fearless minister is a, national loss. (Received February 2,10.20 a.m.) London, February 2, It is now stated that Mr Spurgeon died of Bright disease He = r S^HiSi^e^thS^ but will consent to a PjWio^w^J^ London if the deacons of the Taberß«#e desire it. Tv-; r The press m their comtaAif> on JV..r SpurgeoD'a deat^i recognised thj* hLd taken broaders views !»***»£ ..especially towatds the C|wrc)j of Ji»&-

Auckland. February 1. At a meeting of t.;o Auckland Baptist Taboiiiacle authorities tonight it was re j solved to conduct a memorial service m honor of the late Mr Bpurgeon on the day of his funeral and to request all other Baptist churches throughout New Zealand to hold a similar commemoration on that, day, [Rev Charles Haddon Spurgeon, wa< born m 1834. On relinquishing the Piedo bapiist views of his family he became at-'sociattid with the church at Cambridge of which the celebrated Robert Hall had been pastor ; and as a member of the preachers' association of ihia congrega tion Mr Spurgeon first began to hold services m surrounding villages. Pastor at Waterbeach 1851. Preached for the first time m London 1853. Occupied a I pastorate at New Park Street 1854, but m consequence of the great crowds attracted, services were held at Exeter Hall, and at the Great Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens, where on one occasion a terrible j disaster occurred through a false alarm of tire having been raised whilst Mr Spurgeon was preaching. Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, erected at a cost of £32,000 (1861). Mr Spurgeon's sermons, of which 25,000 of each issue are sold, have been published since the first week of 1855, and are translated into various foreign languages. As an author he has produced numerous works, the chief being the Treasury of David; lie also edited 4%ThpSword and Trowel." Mr Spurgeon founded m 1867 the Stockwell Orphanage. The Pastors' College, the Colportage As sociation, the Book Fund, and the Sup plementary Pastors' Aid Fund also owe their inspiration m a large measure m Mr Spurgeon. Mr Spurgeon m 1887 severed his connection with the Baptist Union— a step which led to a long contro versy m the papers under the title of the "Down Grade Question." In 1888 Mr Spurgeon celebrated the issue of his 2000 th sermon. Mr Spurgeon has re cently published two volumes of pro verbs under the title of "Salt-cellars." The deceased gentleman was only con valescent from a long and severe illness, m the course of which his life was several times despaired of. Daily bulletins as to his condition were cabled all over the world, and much anxiety about him was expressed m every part of the globe. Sympathetic telegrams and cablegrams were received from everywhere, from all classes and creeds of people, and prayers for his recovery were offered m many churches m many lands. The cable in formed us ultimately that he had so far recovered as to be able to be removed to Mentone to enjoy the benefit of a milder climate. A few days ago, a cablegram informed us that Mr Spurgeon had suffered a relapse, a subse quent one that he was sinking, and now a third communicates the sad in telligence of the death of one who was amongst the most gifted pulpit orators of the age.j

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(pee press association.) (Received February 2, 10.20 a.m.)

THE NEW FRENCH TARIFF.

Paris, February 1. Prices of food are rising m Paris m consequence of the new tariff coming into operation. To-day several Par isian papers are asking how contracts can be safely made m view of the precarious character of the tariff, and accuse the protectionists of plunging France into a dangerous venture.

RUSSIAN SERFDOM.

St. pETEKSBCUf}, February 1. The Czar proposes to rebind the peasantry to the soil, as they were m former aays, and compel them to culti vate it, the State retaining two-thirds of the produce, and one-third being stored m the magazine of each com mune for the support of the peasants. The memorial issued by the Zemstovs predicts that unless the Government changes its attitude, Rusbia will be- f come bankrupt, or will be dismembered J by a popular rising which will deluge the country with the blood of its in habitants.

SUEZ CANAL REGULATIONS.

Venice, February 1. Tne Sanitary Conference has finished its sittings. An efficient hospital is to be provided on the Suez Canal, and no ship is to be detained longer than five days. Special rules have been made applicable to the mail .steamers upon their giving satisfactory guarantees. The English delegates have not signed the convention, reserving the question of the method of dealing with troop ships.

H.M.S. VICTORIA.

Athens, Ferbuary 1. There are 500 tons of water m H.M.S. Victoria, but the leaks have been stopped and the guns removed, and it is hoped she will be afloat shortly.

THE INFLUENZA.

London, February 1. The Archbishop of Canterbury has ordered that prayers be offered up for the removal of the influenza.

ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

Eight thousand engineers have gone oiifc en strike. It is feared the move ment will effect thirty thousand.

SHIPWRECK.

The Herman Lloyds' steamer Eider has gonr isliore at the Isle of Wight during a log.

THE RECORDER OF LONDON.

Sir C. Hall, Q.C., M,P, for Chester ton, has been appointed Recorder of London.

Ashburton Wool Sales.

„ * —: , The second series of the Ashburton Wool S»l<3S was held this afternoon at the Orange Hall, There was a good attend ance of buyers, hub not so many farmers as usual, the harvest iield.s haying more pressing claims upon their attention, bid dings were slow, bub the prices realised showed no change from those current at the forn^Gi' series, except m the case of: heavy, Uadly .conditioned wools, which were sometimes a halfpenny lower. Up to the time of our qoinsj t(> pse^ haUbred h^d brought up to 9d, crossbred io fed a>>d tt^erinb to 7£d, bufc these prices were for firsjti;#e wools.

The Revenue Returns.

(ME I'RESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, February 1. The amount of the Customs revenue collected m the eclony last month was £134,810, to which Auckland contributed £29,637 ; Wellington, £26,416; Christchurch £20,825 ; and Dunedin, £34,986. The returns for the previous month showed a total of £131,381, and those for January, 1891, a total of £115,044. For ten months of the financial year there is a surplus of £34,132 9s sd, the Colonial Treasurer's estimate for that period being £1,279,166 18s 4d, while the amount collected reaches £1,313,399 2s 9d. j Last month's beer duty paid fa the colony was £4885, as against £6950 for the preceding month, and £4840 for the corresponding month of the previous year. The estimate for ten months was £50,000, but the amount collected up to the present only reaches £47,013 17s 3d, leaving a deficit of £2986 2s 9d. The amounts collected at the principal ports last month were:-—Auckland, £1048; Wellington, £489; Christchurch, £823; and Dunedin, £1129.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association,

The Governorship. Wellington, February 2. Neither the Governor nor the Govern ment has yet received any intimation as to who tho new Governor is likely to be. The Chief -Justice, by virtue of what is known as the ''dormant commission," will be sworn m as Acting Governor, re ceiving half pay both as Judge and Governor. This will interfere with the iSapier sessions, and some arrangement will have to be made. Whn Calls* to tlio Council. The Government have not yet made up their minds as to the Council nomina tions, but it is .iviifce possible they will not be submitted to Lord Onslow but to the new Governor. They will be pretty numerous, and will include labor repre sentatives drawn from the ranks of work ing men. As to the lists published giving certain names, Government say they are move guesses ; no decision has yet been arrived at.

THE ASHimBTON GUARDIAN: TtTE&bAY, f EBRXTARY % 1893.



; *• T Iff E Cto U Hf X U '" SITUEDAY^ JAN. 16. PyON'T fail to actend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W H. COILIER. ANDREW BLAOif" nl<U WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watohes| including English Levera-by difierent makers *nd has just opened out a particularly nice lino of Ladies' Watches at £3 each.: Largest iStock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s. ■, Gold and Silver Charms, «&c, &c., at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First; class Electro-plated Butter Knife, .Jelly, Spoon, Pickle -and Sardine Fork, with ivory bandies, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate'prices. tM , 4NDREW BLACK, EAST STREET. :MT Cheap Boot* JHI J. BISHOP'S BOOT STORE. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAN -NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. An extra large assortment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S ' '' - KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. . • ■ /« , ■ i. REPAIRING at Shortest Possible Notice. Note the Address, — CORNER OF EiST AND MOORE STREETS; ".. \ > jr. Brockelbank, Manager. *,, . : * ■" PAPERHINGINGS; !*# . . | TUST LANDED EX " MAORI" IQ BALES Ifi I Paperlianging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new ■ $ PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WlTff FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Hew Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES; \;: BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM SdPER PIECE. ' " 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required Building Material of every Description m Stock] W.TL. Collins and G(h r IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETQI TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ; AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, . "': C '.. Royal Insur nee Company. Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED bej? to announce to their Clients that they Iwvq oharttred ' several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of . _ -./.■■.; Wheat to London "V LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, AND Jkl AYi at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against Shipments Free of Commission and Interest. FViedlander Bros. . , , . .—. ' . ;—:i WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF ; WHEAT, : . oats, ' •' ?■:■•*!.' BARLEY, akd RYEGRASS, IN LARGE (>R SMAI^L QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PitTCBS GIVJJN. FEIEDLA.HDER BHOB. 1 ASHBURTON, TI^WALD, AND LYNDHURST,



Public Notices. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS .AI&AJML&' IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, "Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames-, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and | Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shay ing Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are rpal works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an j entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aproriy, Babies' Dresses and Layettes, Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock,—Ths ishburtoi* Art Repository, '



"TAMES PAIN AND SONS! 9, St. Mary Axe, E,G\, and2l, Walworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. j Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terras. jIO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale Bouse m the World Illustrated Price List on application.



■■'■■ ■'•■■■•■•■■• ■■ ■ Business Notices--— ■■ ■■■■■■■■•-■■ >-" •-■:>--.■.■■- AxJkkaA fhß-wtmas Discounts W^WfM tO PER CENT FOE CASH, Ifel^li OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. IMs ROBERfIURRAY PRAOIIOAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &o. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJ3 of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad?'es' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &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 Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittßes, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE HOLIDAYS. TTTE have jusfc 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, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special * Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. '13^. 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 TBBBBTMAB TAILOES &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PUBLIC TRUST $#& OFFICE OF N.Z* THE Public Trust Grace f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison of business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe progress made:— 5 1879-80 j 18891 Cash receipts tm £41,813 .- f^'^S Total transact ons, per balance-sheet .... . £92,318 ... £835,202 General"lnvestment Account ... . ... .... £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ... £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... 172 .- 258 Probates and trusts ... 14 •• 3C Wills provisionally accepted 1 ••• 42 Letters received ... ... ••• 2»122 ••• 10,326 Letters despatched ... ... .. ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COA.L of Me Johw 6 Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they arc now prepared to supply the following :— P V BtDLDERS' MATERIALS. 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 i 3 all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Bps: 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and fiidging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws ■ Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, Ac. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—OEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOOIATIONj Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited^ MOSS andTrBSTBLL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTON CBLRISTMAfi, 1891 ApSEW YE4R, 1802. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents hia Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton 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. BOOTS BOOTH BOOTS FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES' LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



John GL Bestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING &• FINAN CIAL AGENT. GEAIN & WOOL STORES, west street, ashburton. cash purchaser of wheat, oats, barley, etc. Commodious Storage afc Current Rates. Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets on owner's account. Cornsacks, Twine, Woolpacks, Super phosphates, Pearl Guana, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO., LIMITED, Ere. r]pO Meet the Times.—l am supplying JL Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited.— J. W. Hardley, Eas street. 6J201 STAR OF ASHBURTON, L.0.L,, No. 23. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge is POSTPONED to first THURSDAY m March. J. COCKBURN, 12tO Secretary. Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. afc Ashburton. MONEY for Investment from £IUO and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms. Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out. Books kept and audited ; balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business, Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office), Ashburton . 2*2 PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited on FRIDAY, J- February 5, at eleven o'clock, for painting and tarring Ashburton Traffic Bridge,"Digby's Bridge, etc., m three con tracts. Particulars at Council Office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 2|5 County Engineer. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, Tliurgday, Feb. 4. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. RETUR'i*' visit, of the talented Aus, . traliau Musical Artistes, THE "P« vtl a FAMILY THE J- <*J JJ-V FAMILY Vocalists, Pianistes, Violinistes, Flautist, ' and BELLRINGERS. Family Prices—2s and Is. Children half-price. I FRED. DAWSON, • If 185 Ag«nt,



Mr T. Bullock TO LET.—2OO acres 'Grass Land Mitcham road, Apply to TO LET. — 4-Roomed Cottage, Peter Streer West. TINWALD, — Two Front Sections, number 4 and 5, for Sale at a low price. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. T)OOKS, 800K I*.— Now belling alo slightly soiled at Reduced Pi-ices for Cash, comprising Novels, and Cheap Editions, etc.—L. F. Andkewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. i . SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to siata she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds, 1t144 AFOUR-INHAND DRAG will leave my Stables on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT for Peel Forest, re turning on SUNDAY EVENING if sufficient inducement offers. Intending passengers must engage seats by FRIDAY EVENING. lii f T. NEWMAN. FACTORIES ACT, 1891. SECTION 58. OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF FACTORIES under this* Act, are requested to conjinunicate forthwith to the Town Clerk their opinions m writing as to the day on which the WEEKLI HALF-HOLIDAY SHOULD BE I*ELP. U a »y order.



By way of a joke % man, unperceived, ex tracted a bottle from a fellow passenger's pocket m a tramcar near Dublin, and drank some of the contents, believing it to be whisky. It turned out to be poison, causing his death. The "Gazette " contains statements of the average amount of liabilities and assets of the different banks of the colony—Bank of New Zealand — average liabilities, £4,706,438 8s 8d ; average assets, £6,092,084 15s lid. Union Bank of Austra lia—average liabilities, £2,626,130 18s sel ; average assets, £2,513,874 6s sd. Bank of Nesv South Wales — average liabilities, £2,247,258 16s 9d: average assets, £2,340,593 18s lOd. Bank of Australasia average liabilities, £1,271,747 15s 9d; average assets, £1,547,179 15s sd. National Bank of New Zealand—average liabilities, £1,251,429 12s 9d; average assets £1,945,886 15s sd. Colonial Bank of New Zealand—average liabilities, £1,608,312 5s 3d ; average assets, £2,577,280 9s lid. The rates of the last dividends paid by these banks were as follow :—Bank of New Zea land 5 per cent; Union Bank of Australia, 14 per cent; Bank of New South Wales, 17A per cent (including bonus); Bank of Austral asia, 14 per cent; National Bank of New ' Zealand, "2\ per cent for half year ; Colonial Bank, 7 per cent.



FLUID DIP /©X POWDER DIP — A {TJ}3\ ~~ r VAST YEARLY DIP^ Bo°/0 CHEAPER increase: iNy^^gy==^^THAN another • SALES $ f*^^ KNOWN P"OTp"pq FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m4O gallon casks ;6s per -IT XuX V^J-^k} gallon m 5 gallon drums; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—One gallon makes 100 gallons sheep wash. POWDER DIP/50s perl cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons); 70s pei case (of 18 8 lb packets or 72 2 lb 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 LARGjfORDERS OF FLUID OR POWDER, AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA), GEOEGE JAMESON. CHRISTCIIUROH (CHIEF AGENTS), BLACKBUKNE AND CO.



Mr Jojm I^'cwjwau ini\eiid,3 punning a fonr in-haiul .drag to' Pj3,ei Forest on #atnrriay evening, if >>afficienfc inducement offers. TJi.e drag will return an S»aday, and intending passengers must take ticket,? on or before Friday evening, Some people are born to ill luck. An eld woman who had pasted nearly 5000 medical recipes m a book during the last forty years Jias ,n<pit had an opportunity to use one of them, because she has never ifc>een ill a day m her life, ancjl she is fCpwtng 4jpcouraged, "' •;-• r .-,» ... f