MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as un ler, subject to the necessary alterations :— FRIDAY, April 1. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at €$ SJO p.m. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per s.s. Doric, as follows: — Ordinary letters at 6.«0 urn; books, newspapers, money orders, and parcels, 3 p.m. ; guard's van, express trainf 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due m London on May 12. SATURDAY, March 2. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland, per Janet Nicoll, at 6.30 a.m. For Northern Torts, per Kotorua, at °-*°P_SqLIBHMAM. HOMEWARD—DIRECT MAILS. Doric, leaving April 2, due London May jtuahine and Tongariro, leaving April 16, due London May 28. SAN FRANCISCO MAIM. Monowai, leaving on February 27, due London March 30. Alameda, leaving on March 26, due London 'Sariposa, leaving April 19, due London May 21. OUTWARD —DIRKCT MAILS Ruahine, due Colouy April 8.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1892. BONUSES TO DAIRY FACTORIES.

The Government proposal to able Parliament next session to sanction a system of granting bonuses to dairy factories appears at first sight to be an excellent one, which will have a great influence m developing the dairying industry. In this matter the Govern ment are avowedly following m the footsteps of Victoria, where a similar system is said to have been an unquali fied success. Under the system of bounties on exports of butter and bonuses for the establishment of fac tories and creameries the Victorian butter trade has enormously expanded, and the official examination of all butter before shipment has ensured that nothing was forwarded to London un less it was of sufficiently good quality to warrant its realising more than a shilling a pound—the minimum selling price which would entitle the shipper to the Government bounty of three pence a pound. Thus Victorian butter has established a great reputation for quality, and most of it has been sold at the highest London market prices for imported butter. There is, how ever, a weak point m the system, and the New Zealand Government .will do well to consider this before finally adopting the bonu<: system. The Victorian system was adopted m the interests of the farmers, but the result has shown that except m the case of a few large dairy farmers who have shipped their butter th emsel yes (through the Agricultural Department, which acts as agent for all dairy produce shippers), the butter merchants, factory proprietors, and dairying machinery importers have reaped the whole benefit, For instance -the Melbourne Fresh Food and Cold Storage Company is the largest manufacturer of butter m Aus tralia, having exported last season up wards of five hundred tons of butter. On this the export bounty of three pence a pound, amounting to neirly £15,000 was received. Then again the Company has some scores of creameries, m respect of each of which the Government bonus of £100 was received. Therefore, it appears that the Company's dividend was almost wholly contributed by the State. Not only this, but as the total shipments for the season exceeded 2000 tons, it follows that the cost to Victoria last sea-on of the butter industry closely approached if it did not exceed £70,000. Besides having to contribute this sum the taxpayers had to pay famine prices for butter for their own use, so that the dairying system costs them pretty dear. The Government should also look at what has been done m New South Wales. There, without Government assistance of any kind, have been established two food pre serving and food export industries, the most successful to be found m any part of the world, namely, the New South Wales Fresh Food and Ice Com pany, and the South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company. The exports of butter have been large enough to ensure a good local market, and these exports have been made by the trades themselves. Then let us look at the position of the industry m New Zealand. It has passed the ex perimental stage, m which Government assistance would have been useful and welcome, and is recognised as being one of our great sources of wealth. Factories m all parts of the Colony are being conducted with profit to all con cerned, and are rapidly extending their operations, and the creamery system, as a feeder to the factories, is being adopted. Also look at the kindred in dustry; the frozen meat trade which has reached its enormous dimensions with out State assistance; and this brings us to the question of Government in spection of exports. There was a cry at one time for the inspection and trading of frozen meat before ship ment, m order that the trade might not be discredited by inferior qualities being shipped and sold among the best. This question has righted itself without Government intervention. The ex porters themselves undertake the clarification of mutton into several grades, and m regard to inferior quali ties have come to the ppnplusion that, even at the present low ptoe of tallow, it pays better to boil them down than to export them frozen. It will be the same with the butter trade ; shippers will find that it does not pay to export and farmers that it does not pay to make an inferior article, and bad butter mW soon dis appear from the market. The in spection of factories and private dairies and instruction of the workers will do more good than fostering the industry with bounties; and if to that inspection and instruction is added a system of supervision of shipments sufficient to prevent the shipments of inferior stuff under fraudulent brands, and to secure that consignments are placed on shipboard m good order, properly stowed, and thechambers and machinery working properly, we hold the opinion that New Zealand butter and cheese makers and shippers have sufficient business capacity to carry the trade to a successful issue.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We regret to learn that Mr C. J. Harper ;: has been confined to his house for some days by illness. He is now improving m health. In the Anglo-Saxon days the priest was forbidden by law to drink at the place where ale was sold. Those interested m the proposal to establish i a Young Men's Club m Ashburton are reminded chat the adjourned meeting of promoter? will take place this evening. The following are (he vital statistics for the month endingiVarch 'Al i~JJirtha,24; deaths, 8 • marriages, 4. For the quarter ending March 31 T—Births, 62 ; deaths, 26 ; marri ages, 11. The Sultan of Turkey has consented to the erection of a mosque at the Chicago Exposition grounds for the religious services of Mohammadans who attend the fair, It is reported that 3COO dollars will be expended m its erection. The Society for the Promotion of Physical Culture and' Correct J>ress has applied for nineteen hundred square feet of floor space m the Woman's Building at the Chicago ; Inhibition lo make an exhibit. The exhi bition by the society will be by means of sti-tuary. photographs, pictures, and cases i-onfci'iiiing costumes. The application says as the aims of the society are educational it would prefer v being classed with reforms or charities, *

The Commissioner of taxes has forwarded the Treasury a voucher for £436 19*-; 0" account of subsidies due this year to the County Council. The overdraft of the Ashbarton County County Council has been reduced to *4d71 7s 4f\. This is less by £271 Is Id than at the same data last your. Mr Hugh Elliott, the grandfather of Mi& Ethel Florence Os'wne, who was recently sentenced to nine months' imprisonment tor penury m connection with the great pearl case, revoked a bequest of £40,000 he had intended for Mrs Osbornc. The Secretary of Ashburton Liberal Association has received a uomnmmcition from Hon Mr Seddon, thanking the Associa tion for their invitation to him to address a meeting m Ashburtoii, and saying that he will be happy to comply with the request and will notify the date later cm. 3ir Samuel Griffiths, m a speech delivered at Maryborough on March 15, strongly commented on th? Fact that tho labor leaders declined to allow white men to work on sugar plantations, and at the same time refused to allow black labor to be introduced for that purpose. It was now evident, he said, that the power of the labor leaders was daily W lUifstated that Messrs Scott Brothers, of Christchurch, have contracted to raise the Floinshire and bring htv to Lyttelton. No time is specified m the contract. The terms are one-third of the value of the vessel delivered m Lyttelton, "no cure no pay. Messrs Scott Brothers propose making the holds of the vessel air-tight and filling them with compressed air, to drive out and keep out the water. . A few days ago a horse belonging to Mr Stapleton, of Dunaandel, fell dead while being driven m a butcher's cart. On its stomach being examined, ib was found to contain a great number of grubs or maggots, presum ably of the bot fly. They were m tact so numerous that they could be taken out m thousands. They were about two thirds of an inch m length with distinctly denned tails. Similar insects have often been found of late years m sinks. His Lordship Bishop Julius, "Church News " says, is taking steps for constituting two Commissions, m accordance with recom mendation made by the Diocesan bynod at its last session—(l) to consider the action of the church m relation to the religious edu cation of the young; and (2) to enquire itito the work and relations of the Cathedral and the parish Churches of Christchurch, and to report, to the Synod at its next annual session what modifications, if any, m their relations, or what further development of the work of either, would appear to be con ducive to the welfare of the Church. Mr T. H. Anson was elected chairman of the North Canterbury Board of Education on Thursday. The report of the Board for 1891 was received, and its consideration deferred to next meeting. It stated that the expenditure on buildings during the year was £7612; on teachers' salaries £53,091 ;_ and grants to committees and incidentals £6989. The average attendance was 17,514. The cost per head for teachers' salaries was £3 Os 7M, and the rotal costs of maintaining the schools £3 8s 7id per head. Teachers m the Board s employ numbers 553; school districts 151, and schools 170. The inspector's reports show a substantial rate of progress. His Honour the Chief Justice the other day decided a case of importance to builders. A contractor named Edwards sued to recover from tke defendant m an action for nonperformance a portion of the con tract money under the following circum stances. The contract was for repairs and additions to a building already erected. The work had advanced a good way when both the " additions " and the building to be added to were destroyed by fire. There was no building insurance over the work. The defendant declined to pay any portion of the contract money (1) because no part ot the contract had been performed; (2) because the building to be added to having been destroyed by fire it became impossible for the defendant to perform any part of the contract, and this being so the defendant was released from liability. His Honor held that this contention was sound, and judgment was given for the defendant. A very successful sacred concert m aid of the funds of the MethvenHome Mission was held m the Mount Somers schoolroom on Wednesday evening last. As the weather was somewhat inclement, many who had iUTiinaecl to be present were detained from doing = so ; still there was a fair audience. The chuir was occupied by the Rev Joseph lUpley, superintendent of the district, and a lengthy programme of musical selections was successfully rendered by a choir ujkW the leadership of Mr James Price, who pre sided at the harmonium. Messrs James and William Bellow, of Mayfield, and Rev John Dellow, of Temuka, also rendered several selections of high class music, and were enthusiastically received. Addresses were given by the chairman and the Rev Mr Dellow, the latter giving some very interesting reminiscences of his life and ministry m the North Island. Not the least enjoyable part of the entertainment was the ample supply of refreshments which had been supp'pd by numbers and friends of the congregation. On the motion of Mr Watson a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all who had m any way con tiibuted to the success of the evening. The pronouncing of the benediction by thecchairr r man brought a very pleasant evening to a close. Keatixg's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins i-s Hd and 3s Qd each.

SPORTING.

TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING.

(per press association.] New Plymouth, March 31. The following are the concluding events of the first day's programme :— Welter Handicap, of 50 soys : 1 mile. —Torpedo 9st 71b, 1 ; St. Malo, 9st 71b, 2; Musket, §sjb 71b, 3. Time—lmm. 49 4-sth sec. Dividend- LI 12s. Flyino Handicai', of (50 soys ; bis fur ious —Prestige, 1 ; Lochness, 2 ; Snap cap! 3. Time—lmin. lGfsec. Dividend L 2 15s.

SECOND DAY.

New Plymouth, April 1. Hack Hurdles.— Baccarat, 10. sb 51b, 1 • Fluketn, lOst 71b, 2 ; Recruit, lOst lOlb, 3. Time—3min 5 l-sth sec. Divi dend— £5 7s. 'tEANdß^and Handioav.—Woka, <st 21b, 1 ; Heather Belli Tst felb, 2 ; Torpedo, 7st 121 b, 3. Loclmess, Cretonne, and Musket also ran. Won by a length after an exciting race. Time—lmm 31^ecs. Dividend--£5 13s. Ladies' Bi^c^let,— The Dreamer 1, Dufus 2, Latrier 3. Won on the post by a;ood horsemanship. Dividend—±.l is. Time—2min 53kec,

Th« world is ever moving on towards perfection, bufcseldom attains it, Constant improvement is being made m every branch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Cart b Be Beat.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

\ The monthly meeting of the Ashburton ' County Council whs held to day. Present all the members, except Mr C. .T. Harper, who sent an apology for his absuice on account of illness. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Harper. chairmvn's statement. Tho C pair man's statement was read as follows :—The Government has forwarded a copy of an A.udit Bill, proposed to be introduced next session, and will bj glad to receive any suggestions the Council may nhink necessary. The Commissioner of Taxes advises that he has forwarded to the Treasury a voucher for £480 19s on account of " subsidies this year. The Solicitor forwards transfer of Reserve 1009 for the Council's seal to be affixed thereon. This Reserve has been ex chaugel at the request of the Mount Hutt Road Board. The overdraft at the Bank has been reduced to £4571 7s 4d .vliich is £271s Is Id le&s than this tin.c last year. OUTSTANDING RA.TR.S. The Clerk was instructed to sue for all outstanding rates. engineer's report. The Engineers' report was read aa follows : — Plains Water Supply. —This service has ou the whole been well maintained during the month. Some slight intermissions took place through the silting up of the various inlets at Pudding Hill, the auxiliary channel at Springfield, the intake at VVakanui creek, and at Rakaia river, Acton—but no time was lost m restoring the supplies from the various sources. In the case of the auxiliary channel at Springfield, the clearance will be completed when the water is turned off for half-yearly overhaul, and I should, therefore, recommend this being doae at an early date, say about the beginning of May, at which time some repairs to flumes, etc., will also be necessary. Winclimore Main.—- This work is about half completed and the contractor would have been further forward had he not been detained a good deal by unsuitable weather. Village Settlement, Springfield. —As re ' quested by Mount Hutt Road Board I for ward estimate of cost, and as soon as balance is received, the work will be advertised. Village Settlement, Reserves 1497 a>ull77l. —As instructed, I have inspected the allot ments on these reserves which require a water service, and beg to submit a plan shewing the boundaries of each leasehold, and the approximate lino of race which I should recommend to save the various ap plicants, The sections are so situated that it would not be feasible to take the race along boundary lines, and if the work is to be done questions of severance must be raised. This branch race would leave the existing race I) 1 m Lot 7, Reserve 1497, 1 passing successively through Lots 8, 3, 2, and 1 of said reserve, with continuation through Lots 10, 8, and 6 of Reserve 1771, discharging into D 5 race through north-east corner of R.S. 25872, and for this purpose the consent of the owner of the section would have to be obtained. In order to provide a supply J3 1 race would have to be supplemented to a certain extent, as the present supply is only sufficient for existing requirements. The cheapest way of doing this would be to extend the Winclimore small main now m course of construction from its terminal point at B 1 across to B race, a distance of about a mile, and so set free a small supply from the latter for the use of Dl. The cost of extension of main would be only about £15, one third of which would be chargeable to proposed race through Reserves 1497 and 1771 and re maining two-thirds to other new races m that district. The total cost of proposed lace for village settlers would be as follows : — Providing additional supply for Dl £ race 5 Cost of new race and railway and road crossing, etc., ... 18 £23 The work would be partly m Upper Ashburton, but mostly m Wakanui Road districc; the proportionate cost would be £5 to the former, and £18 to the latter, assuming that, the funds would be derived from the accrued " thirds," and cost de frayed by the Road Board and Lands De partmnnt. A water supply would certainly be of great service for these allotments, Net/ierhy Water Kace—l presume a com munication on this subject will be received from the Borough Council to-day which will enable the County Council to fix conditions for delivery east side of Railway. The owners m Allenton wish to have the benefit of the race m their respective properties. Rircrford near Spread E-tgle —The neces sary work was done to make this ford pass able at a cost of £8. County Bridges.— Some minor repairs have recently been executed, and the tarring of the understructure of Ashburton .Traffic Bridge has just been completed. The paint ing of Rangitata Bridge will be commenced as soon as the contractor receives a supply of Hartmaun's paint. Ashburton Uangitata, Water Supply, —This service is satisfactory, except as regards the lower end of Willowby race which has no supply, and this will be the case until the main at Anatna is enlarged towards Valetta. This matter I mentioned m my last report, and the subject was postponed for considera tion to-day. Mr Silcock has completed con tracts Nos. 1, 2 and 3 S for enlarging main from South Ashburton River to South Hinds, and No. 4 contract is about to be com menced. Mr O'Connor has also completed new race for Messrs Stanton, McKeage, O'Hara, etc., m Hinds district. Some of the owners for race neir Hinds township have not yet sent m their contributions. The work of enlargement for that race will be started soon. County plantations.—Ten&em should be invited soon for planting with pines etc., the blanks m gum plantations sown last season. The best result m pines, has generally been obtained by planting done m May. The sites for any further planting to be executed will alga have to be fixed soon, £Left sitting,]

POLITICAL.

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THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL.

Donedin, March 31. The "Star" states that Mr Buckley will shortly resign and seek election to the House of Commons for an Trish constituency m the National interest. Wellington, March 31. In connection with a statement pub lished by the Dunedin "Uyening Star" that the Hon. Mr Buckley intended to resign and contest an Irish constituency. Mr Buckley states that at present he has no intention of doing so. It is true that he fras. received from Home a request that he should, stand for one of the Irish constituencies, but he has not accepted the invitation or decided upon any course of action m regard to it.

THE BRUCE HEAT.

Dunemn, March 31. Mr Duscald Popplewell, solicitor, of Gore, who is a native of Milton, is to be presented with a requisition to stand for the vacancy for Bruce. MR SKDDON AT PALMERSTON NORTH. Palmerkton North, April 1. Hon Mr Seddon addressed a crowded meetiug last night, and received a unani mous vote of thanks, with a vote of con fidence m the present Government. Mr Seddon dealt principally with immigra tion and the withdrawal of capital, point ing out the increase m the immigration returns of late, and the opinion of high financial authorities m contradiction of the assertion tnat capital was being with drawn. As to the Land Income Tax proposals, the cited figures to show that the tax bore much less heavily on the farmer than the property tax.

The name of the Karl of Ranfurly, a coming visitor to Australia recals a funny story from Dublin, that will stand repeating. At a Mansion House ball a pretty little bourgeoise was sitting beside her fat, red faced mother, when a young exquisite approached the damsel and requested the pleasure of a dance. The girl glanced at her ehaperone, who broke m with, '"Deed, no, and slip can't thin, for she's kapin 1 Jierbiif cool for the Earl of Ban%ly."

BIBLE SOCIETY.

REV. MRROBJOHN'S SPEECH

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THE Deeming Murders.

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London, March 30. Madame Tussand has purchased Denham Villa, m which Deeming com mittel the murders, and will re-erect at her exhibition the rooms connected with the crime. Melbourne, March 31. Detective Brandt, formerly of Jo hannesburg, knew Deeming when m South Africa, and has every reason to believe that he is a man wanted for the murder of a British officer, named Graham, and two natives m Johannes burg m 1888. The bodies of the murdered people were horribly muti lated. Brandt is engaged investigating the case. It is alleged that shortly after the murder Deeming was con nected with a number of others m swindling the National Bank of Jo hannesburg out of £162,000. fetters addressed by Deeming to the British Consul m Monte Video, where he was arrested for fraudently obtain ing goods m England, b.a.ve been discovered. In these he complained of the treatment which he had received m prison, and threatened the British Minister with death unless he took steps to redress the grievance. (Received April 1, 12.15 p.m.) Melbourne, April 1, The police have obtained evidence that Williama and the wife he is supposed to hayg murdered at Windsor, lived unhappily between the 18th and the 24th of December. During that ppace of time the wife arranged to take a house and live by herself till she could return to England.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

(Received April 1, 12.15 p.m.)

GREAIT FIRE IN BURMAH.

Calcutta, March 31. Three-quarters of the city of Manda lay, the capital of Upper Burmah, have been burnt to the ground. The lire was accompanied by great loss of life. Among the buildings destroyed were the new telegraph onice and old palace.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 1, 12.15 p.m.) ANOTHER SUSPENSION. Sydney, April 1, The Commercial Agency Trading and Banking Company has temporarily suspended payment.

VICTORIAN TRADE.

Melbourne, April 1. The imports last year were valued at £21,701,000, and th,e exports £16,006,000.

LABOR BILL.

Brisbane, April 1. A Polynesian Labor Bill has been introduced into tlie Legislative As sembly.

The " Bulletin" finds this notice m an Adelaide paper: —"I hereby caution persons from further scandalising my character to save them from further trouble, the same being base and false, and without truth.—Mrs- , etc." Poor woman ! She meant to say something quite different. Joseph Roberts, brother of tl|e noted Jonathan Roberts, who is already committed for trial on a charge of larceny, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment'at Hastings last week for stealing a saddle, bridle, and other gear. The defence set up by Roberts wa-s that lie was suffei'iu from delirium ti'em&n I

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

VER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

ELECTION.

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IRISH AFFAIRS.

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THE ANARCHISTS.

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GERMAN POLITICS.

Berlin, March 30. The Clericals, united with the Radi cals and Socialists, defeated the Go vernment m the Reichstag on a minor point, avowedly for revenge.

THE NEW ORLEANS LYNCHING CASE.

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RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

Berlin, March 31. Russia has informed the German Government that she has no intention of attacking Germany, and that the movement of trqqps towards the fron tier is only a measure of precaution.

BEHRING SEA.

Ottawa, Mp.rch 30. The Canadians declare that they will not leave Behring Sea except on an order from the British Government. March 31. The Canadian sealers claim from the United States the sum of half a million dollars as damages, owing to their ex tended exclusion from Behring Sea pending a settlement of the dispute.

AUSTRALIAN.

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INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, March 31. A new trial of the action, the Commis sioner of Customs y Sharland and Co, is to be applied for. The secretary of the Auckland Crickeb Club, Mr A. M. Beale, who is leaving for Gisborne, has been presented with a purse of sovereigns by his cricketing friends. Patea, "March 31. A girl named O'Brien, aged ten, was terribly burned last night through her clothes catching fire. She died to-day. Wellington, March 31. Mr T. Kennedy McDonald has been elected chairman of the directors of the Wellington Woollen Company. The Wellington Agricultural an 4 PftSi

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The Legislature of Michigan, if the Anuales d'Hygiene is correctly informed, lias taken stringent measures against cigarette smoking. It is now a mis demeanour punishahle by fine to manu-. faeture or sell cigarettes or cigarette paper m that State. Michigan would not be a bad place to send, for a lengthened period of residence, some of our gilded youths who are never without a cigarette m their mouths. A lesson m self-control and self-denial would be beneficial to their morals, as a temporary cessation, which might be followed by moderation, would improve their physique. If there was more moderation m the use of tobacco we would hear of fewer cases of " irritable heart.—"The Hospital." The little village of Prance Lynch, near Stroud, Gloucestershire, has been the scene of one of those burial scandals which bring so much discredit on the Church of England. A Eoman Catholic resident wished, very naturally, to bury her son with the usual ceremony of the Church to which he belongs. The English vicar did everything to prevent this " profanation of the churchyard." He even warned his congregation to keep away from the funeral on pain of being deuounced as schismatics. This had a contrary effect to what was intended, for a large crowd (gathered at the grave. But there was still one weapon m reserve, and it was remorselessly put into force. The burial party was refused the use of the the ordinary Irestles on which to rest the coffin during the service ! This shabby act, however, was of no avail. A friendly neighbour furnished a pair of chairs, i and the boy was buried m peace.

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Business Notices. money! ~~~~ £100°. £80°, £500> ZJO\J\nJ) £365, £200, and other iums of Trust Money to Lend on Free lold Security at Lowest Current Rates of fnterest. GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO. 143 193 Hereford street. Wheat Shipments. XTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE lil|lKlllJi VDVAACKfc ' FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Pioduce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MOoT MODERATE SCALE, ani i ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held m Stack or m Store, prior either to Shipment or Sale m our Local Market. Freight space m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. G. Jesson (Late with Andrew Black) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, lANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS op hand a well-selected Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Price list of repairs. Watches cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d. Balanoe Staffs or Cylinders 10s. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twelve months from 4a 6d. Repairing Watches spoilt by unskilful workmen .a specialty. g. jeTson, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Union Bank.) ASHBURTON FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. pASSE Advances made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGEES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other Securities. Bills Discounted Daily. Office—Corner of the Arcade and Tan cred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager. THE iSHBURTON ~~~" TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. rpHE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, ■*- Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites m the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Pitted with all modern'accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. •^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES XV TTEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES T/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES TZEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES IS> T/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES IV T^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGF^ l\ "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, m any country that can be named f you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that is so speedy m giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them. lINRIVALLED REMEDY lINRIVALLED REMEDY lINRIVALLED REMEDY lINRIVALLED REMEDY lINRIVALLED REMEDY lINRIVALLED REMEDY 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders m relieving my temble cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank Goa, I am still aliva) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, do one could possibly ha.»e had a more violent cough ; it was ho bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL." MEDICAL NOTE. The above speaks fox* itself. From strict inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated, The operation was a specially severe one, and was performed by the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the use of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is intense. UNRIVALLED TESTIMONY Under date September S, 1891, Mr Hill again writes: "I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges— tliey are worth their weight m gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are. Keating's Cough Lozenges are unrivalled remedy for COUGHS, HOARSENESS, and THROAT TROUBLES, are sold m l,ins by all Chemists,



PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXHIBITION. rfIHE Committee request that any JL intended exhibits from ex-pupils may be notified to the Chairman of the Ashburton Borough School on or before April 7^ 4*ll SATURDAY, APBIL 16. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 1711 acres 1711 NEiR SHERWOOD. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas) has received instructions from Messrs Cunningham and Stead to Sell by Public Auction at the / rcade, on the above date, 1711 ACRES as above m Blocks to suit purchasers. Full particulars m futureadvertisement. D. THOMAS) T . . 4 ' T. BULLOCK/ JoiHfc Agents. 4*9 MR dTtJomAS. D. THOMAS, T HAVE FOR SALE, Privately— Af\ PUREBRED BORDER LEl "*^ CESTER R\MS, two.tooths; from the best Flocks m South land. For Sale m lots of two or more. D. THOMAS, 3t200 Stock Salesman. GEEENSTEEET, SNUG LTTTLE FARM. FIRST CLASS LAND. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Patrick Grealey to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on Saturday, April 9, 1892. His first class all round Farm, containing 120 ACRES, being R.S. 14522, 25345, and 23654, situated within half amile of the Greenstreet School. The Farm is subdivided into three Paddocks, and has a water race running through it. There are a two-roomed Cottage, Four-stall Stable, Chaff House, Dairy and Good Orchard and the farm is divided by n road from the Land Mr D, McKendry gave £1^ per acre for thjs time last year. This Farm can be thoroughly recommended, and inspection is invite 1. I - Terms declared at Sale, Sale at] 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 1 11§ Auctioneer,



Don't be Deceived! —If you want the best Medicine the world has ever pi'o duced, try Colemane and Sons Eucalypti Extract. For all affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs, oolds, 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 the Emperor of Germany. Awarded medals at Sydney^ Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors, and s the only pure Extract m the world. See that the label bears our trade mark (tree of life and signature Colemane 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 Sole Agents for Ashburton : The Ash burton Drug Company.—Advt Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Co. s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and India Teas. Special prices —fA.dr



Holloway's Pills and Ointment are remedies which should invariably be taken by travellers travelling m search of kealth, pleasure, or business. Many deleterious in fluences are constantly at werk m foreign climes, tending to deteriorate the health. These and the altered conditions of life will entail on those who travel the necessity oi carefully attending to early symptoms of disease, and they will find the use of those remedies to be highly necessary, the action of the pills being purifying and strengthen ing and of great service m cases of fever, ague, and all inflammatory diseases, whilst the ointment is a sovereign cure m cases of piles, bad legs, bad breasts, wounds, and ulcers. Holloway's remedies do not deterio rate by change of climate.



SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world wide fame our manufacture has acquired all 1 over the globe, we publish the following :— 'Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, says m an editorial published m trie "Clinical Record " :—.'•' We have examined half-a-dozen specimens? of different manufac tures; the preparation of Sander and Sonjj was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. Thjs product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremt# m causing injurious effects. That gentleman cornmuiVicat<?s ? tf a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, thai a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of. the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our man^atf 1. 1} 1"*3 we feel warranted m expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and §ONS.-(Advt.) 1



Wanted. -TTi ANTED, a respectable Girl to VV make herself generally useful m a Braall family. Apply X.Y.Z., Post Office, Rakaia- 4 10 "1 OST, between Fail-field road and I - Reid and Gray's, Ashburton, a Swag. Finder rewarded at Mail Office. 4tf» " '\/OUNGr Men's Club.-Meeting Pro- X moters and Friends at Saunders' Buildings This Evening, 8 p.m. Busi ness important.— J. E.Buchanan, Hon. Sec.,jp o tern. 4 * DON'T fail to hear the Rev. L. M. Isitt, President of the Prohibition League, m the Domain on Wednesday Afternoon, and m the Oddfello.«' Hall at 8 p.m. 3 207 F~~~~EW Choice Fans, just opened up; also, Silk and Paper Fans from Is ach.— H. M. Jones. HOW and When can I get cheap read ing for the Winter evenings 1 By joining my Circulating Library, 3s 6d per quarter.—H. M. Jones. /CHOICEST new season's Figs and \J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, 2s each.—H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East street. _ WANTED KNOWN, New Boots and Shoes for the wet weather, of sound value at the " Corner." WANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at ♦Ths Coknek." 'YT7 ANTED Known*—Come and see W the Bargains now on at Melford House.--H. C. Sbgers. \\/"ANTED Known.—lf you want W plenty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, come to Melford House Sale.—H. C. Segsrs. WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, °ortable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging Jeep*, m stock.—J. W. Hardley, East street. 6* WANTED Known.—Great Cash Sale now on at Melford House. Almost everything reduced. —H. 0. Segers. ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 50s cash. Robert Alcorn, A3hburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. »FlO Meet the Times.—l am uupplying J_ Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all desariptiotw. Inspection invited.— J. W. Hardlby, Eas street. bJ/Ul TVTEW Supplies of Stationery, Account A-N Books, Music, Fancy Goods, *ew Games, Orders for Printing, Book oinding, Picture Frames, promptly ex ecuted. Schools and offices supplied with pverv reauisite. Marines snd News pipers s2 P plied.-L.'F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers' Hall. _______ 0> "■'l ' ' WANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and ariety m English and Colonial Boots, and his highly reputed make by calling at J. VL jison's. During coming holidays dis count for Cash. "Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept and best material and workmanship guaranteed. ■———"^?" 1^ — ——— 1892 W INTEK. I*» —NOW SHOWING— THE New Overcoats and Water proofs New Tweeds and Suitings LARGEST N^ gty]eg ._ Boyg , Olofch _ ii.g AND ew Hosiery and Gloves New Collars and Shirts CHOICEST New Scarfs and Bows New Travelling and other Caps StOCk New Soft Felt Hats New Flexible Hats EVER New Styles m Boys' Hats and Caps New Rugs and Umbrellas SHOWN NewCs cle Capes and Riding Aprons jjY New Goods m all Depart ments Inspection Respectfully US. Invited NEW ZEALAND riotbiDV Factory. W. H WEBBER, Manager. Agents for Wertheim Celebrated Sewing Machine. _^



""tuJTbest Remedy for Indigestion - Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the "diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pitas, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human StomaLli," act as a powerful tonutaod gentle 2XU are mild m their operation, and £ife un'ler any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at 1« llh 2b H -Us by all me dioine ve.^nrs throughout, th" *^'f ■ Niuian Hyslopand Co.'s "Imperial CeylonandLdian Teas are direct from the Tea plantation.—(Adv^ | J