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A Gaol Bird at Large.

EXCITING MAN HUNT,

About three years ago or less two young men were to be seen every fine Saturday parading the streets of Ashbur ton m knickerbocker suits of light tweeds, almost "Christy Minstrel "m pattern and cut. The two men were dressed alike, that is to say the same tailor had evi dently made the suits, from the same web* and after the same style. One of them was a teacher m a country school, and before he left the district many of those be had been dealing with were very anxious about him, and became still more so after he had gone The other sud denly disappeared, but we are now hear ing of him again. While ho was here he posed as the son of a well-to-do clergyman m Christchurch, and manage! somehow to get a living without ever making it apparent that he did any work. He was a genial person to talk to, sang a fair song, and was willing to lend ths aid of what ability as an entertainer he had, when a concert m the country come off. But he disappeared and was forgotten. This week, however, he again appeared upon the Ashburton scene. His boyish looking face was now ornamented with a moustache, but otherwise clean shaven- He made his appearance at the store of Mr John Steele, Alford Forest Road, and , there with a guileless smile made pur chases to the amonnt of £3 ss. In pay ment he tendered a cheque purporting to be drawn by J. Anderson. This name, he assured Mr Steele, was that of the well known ironfounder, Christchurch, and the cheque itself was apparently the genuine document of a most re&pectable firm. Mr Steele accepted it m all sincerity, and, not having change enough to make up the balance, gave the younggentleman his own cheque for £2 ss. Eeaders would doubt less have seen m last night's " Guardian" an advertisement by Mr Steele stop ping payment of a certain cheque. This was the one given by Mr Steele aa change to this young gentleman, who endorsed the bogus document with the name of A. F. Stewart. Mr "A. F, Ste,vart" said to Mr Steele that he was buying grain m the Chertsey district for the Loan and Mercantile, and chatted away about the grain market with the air of a man who knew all about it. After "A. F.Stewart" left the shop Mr Steele took a closer look at the cheque and found that it was a Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, cheque, with the word ' 'Ashburton " erased and " Christ church " substituted. It struck Mr Steele that Mr John Anderson, of Christchurch, was hardly likely to be m Ashburton without his cheque-book, and so have to use a makeshift of this kind, and Mr Steele at once became suspicious. But his man had gone. "A. F. Stewart " had been m a trap with a respectable young man well-known m this district, but who evidently knew little or nothing of his companion's antecedents, which are more interesting than creditable. Stewart said he was going up the road about two miles, and while Mr Steele was getting his trap ready for his journey into _ town his customer passed m a trap going m the same direction. Inquiries instituted m town brought out the fact that the Loan and Meicantile had no grain buyer at Chertsey, that the man posing aa such was living at the Chertsey Hotel, and was there understood to be an insurance agent, and that the cheque given tp Mr Steele had been obtained from the hotel landlord's book. _ Subse quent inquiries also elicited the infovma ttion that Mr A. F. Stewart had frequently been m the hands of the police, and that he had borne many aliases, among others Henry or Harry Percy Fisher, Henry : Smith, Henry Gilbert, and the name he now uses, Tho police were communi cated with, as well as the bank m Christ church. and sufficient information was obtained to warrant Sergeant Moller m having Stewart arrested. This he sent Constable Hunt to Chertscj to do, and the constable did this duty t.ho same night. But now conies thu funny part of the story. After having retained posses sion of'his prisoner all night, the con stable had tho mortification m the morning of seeing his man bolt straight out of the house, and after an exciting chase losing him m the plantation. We give below cur Chertsey correspondent's account of the chase. Stewart has done several sentences for cjinje, such as forgery, false pretences,

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POLITICAL

— ♦ THE BRUCE VACANCY. [per press association,] Donedin March 24. Mr James Allen is definitely out for the Bruce scab, rendered vacant by the re signation of Mr J. W. Thompson. Wellington, March 24. Mr H. Clarke will be the Government candidate for Bruce if he will consent to stand, m which case it is believed that the other Ministerial candidates would probably be asked to withdraw m hi& ; favor. 1

The San Francisco mail may be expected to reach Ashburton on Sunday evening. An extraordinary " Gazette " published this afternoon further prorogues Parliament to May 5. The meeting of the promoters of the Ash burton Young Men's Club, has been post poned until next Friday evening.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1892.



Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGEsT° COO KING RANGES, Any make, at) Reduced Price" from this date. TIMBER. . TIMMR. TIMBER.- 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 thp very BKST DESCRIPTION for Buildings througaoub; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint required. i 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 cost. W. H. OoiTius & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPBRHANGIN ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS —****— - ' ;i f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. [Mount Somers Coal Mines. ; . " 3 82 East Stkeet JM.« JH.. •POSTE!!. Ashburton BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. 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. 31126 DUCKS (f%#VB DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. )jK JyJ MARKET HOUSE. TITITH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have jusfc landed a very nice * * assortment of . fcTNGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, V* ads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STDEJZPIBCIEISrS BEOS, Market House. Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES WEITE^STONE] & GREYSTONE TUFJSTIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE, OATS, <fee. gg_ ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES.| AGENT FOU THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO GEAIN CROPS INSURED [Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Hate* George Jameson, * quluirton and itakaia Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARC 11, APRIL, A. IN » MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against Shipments Free, of Commission and Interest, Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, TN LARGE ORISMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICM GIVEN. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON TINWALO, AND LYNDHURST ; ! • VI VKM\<« TO Till] TRADE!. J. BIBHOP, PRACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTURER, *^ HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE BOOT TRADE. "^1 I AM far ahead of all others. The public have decided my Boots are the best, and lead everything m the Market, Style Unequalled. Perfection m Fit. Best of service at LOWEST PRICES. My motto is THE BEST. I respectfully call upon you to inspect and judge for yourselves whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The fight is for you ; you must support me. The contest for you ; you must stand by me, and you will be delighted, as greater and better things will be done for * you from T O -ZD.A.'y. CORNER OF EAST AND JVIOORE STREETS. j J. I*i ockeUmnk, Manager,



F. BLACK /Xry^ku^' I^V 0 P T I C I A Nj *. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON", Under the Managfeiixent oi MR ATVDRELW BLACK, BRONZE MEDALLIST for WATCHMAKING, London. Certificated from City and Guilds Institute of London. THE Manager begs to state to his Customers and Friend?, that the business hitherto carried on by him m the shop next to Mr Brooke (Chemist), Will Be Bemoyed 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—" Troublesome and stopping Watches thoroughly cured," will prove itself to every Customer who leaves a Watch to be repaired. All Watches Repaired will be 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. F JBJL.A.OK, Watchmaker, etc., East Street. KAIAPOI HOUSE. O ' TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL & TURNER, ASHBURTON. "GOODS NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCE." SCLANDERS, & CO., Christchurch, March 10, 1892. THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUK FIRST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DRAPERY, WHICH IS NOW LANDED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION NEW DRESSES NEW HOSIERY NEW MACINTOSHES NEW GLOVES NEW ULSTERS NEW CORSETS NEW BLANKETS NEW FUR GOODS LINOLEUMS CARPETS, RUGS QDITPT A r . TWELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN. LINING AND OJrXLOlri L# . BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR ®* lid. MITCHELL & TURNER I AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, J'' AND Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON 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 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, Christchurch 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 Bligho Specific Wright, Stephesson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. : B. THOMAS, Ashburton. XTTTE HAVE JUST OPENED, exs. s. OCEAN A, A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S HAND SEWN BOOTS DIRECT FROM THE BEST ENGLISH MAKERS. ALL SIZES. EXTRA WIDE SITTINGS, ETC COMBINING COMFORT WITH SUPERIOR STYLE AND FINISH. Every Pair Guaranteed to give Good Wear. SPARROW TbKRRYIAB TAILOR* and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



TENDERS T&jNDEHS FOR CROPPING. Wyfl ACRES of (.rasaL'iml, fairiield, f^ * " to let for crop of Wheat. Ten ders to be sent to Robert Alcuin on 2nd April, Particulars on application. FOR SALE—SO Acres of Land at EUHn, Apply Robert Alcoun. 3 149 THE EDUCATIONHkMRLT OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY, SEPARATE Tenders are invited for the Erection of a School at Rokeby, near Barr Hill; and for Sinking and Bricking of Wells at Hinds and Winslow. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Me John Orr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secre tary of the Board, will be received up till noon on TUESDAY, the 29th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 21, 1892. 3 140 Public Notices. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, ASHBURTON. To-Mght Grand Concert In aid of the Funds of the GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. Instrumentalists—MrGates'Orchestra —Mesdames Claridge and Mayae, Miss Simmonda, Mr C. Wood ; Vocalists—Mesdames Brookes and Williams, Miss Hardy, Messrs Brooke, Flower and Stevenson. Commence at 8 p.m. Admission, Is ; Children, 6d. 3 157 PHRENOLOGY AND PALMISTRY. AT the request of a number of residents Has decided to remain until MONDAY NEXT, March 28, and may be consulted at Henry's Commercial Hotel. 3 153 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL". POISONED GRAIN. mENDERS are invited for the supply L of one hundred Bushels of Poisoned Grain, with the option of taking more if required. TENDERS will be received at the Council's Offices up to 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, April 1 next, where particulars can be seen. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 23, 1892, 3J155 "pianoforte and organ Show Booms. 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 m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. 3127 COMPULSORY SALE AT W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2fd, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3|d Men's Woollen Socks 7i 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 " ace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE Andrew Orr IS OPENING A •pEAUTIFCL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian I Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Cjrsets, Um brellas, Gloves, "C*UR Bous, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks £\f~\{~\ I'AIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, UUU formerly 2a 6d per pair. PTo _- 4 and G-Clusp Florentia Kid ' JTj 1 J J Gloves at 4s 11 d. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes /~* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpefcs. . : : "«■« ANDREW ORR.



I MR T6U 'JK. FOR SALE.— A mudiKm- of Town Sections, also Cottage Properties at ow prices. Full particulars on application. NICE Building Site, T.B. 1229, Bur nett Street, West, Price, £37 10p. Terms if required. 376 ACRES. Mount Soiners District, R.S's. 31269, 31270. Low price and easy terms. TO LET,—early m April, Allenton House, now m the occupation of Mr Mullins, together with about ten acres of land, situated on the Wes!; Belt Road. FIVE ACRES,—nice block of five acres near town, on easy terms. TO LET—II acres ot first-closs grass land, close to town. / pply to T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, MARCH 26. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. DESIRABLE COMPACT FARM OP 90 a c n ■ s 90 NEAR TOWN. j MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Me Henry Hunt to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT THK ARCADE on the above date (on account of his having removed to another parb of the , County) his Farm of 90 acres, on the Wakanui Road, an early selection, be'ng R.S.s 10350 and 13705. It is divided into convenient sized yaddocks with well kept live fences and all well watered. There are a Dwelling House, detached Dairy, Stable, im plement shed- and other build ings erected on the property. There is an Orchard of well grown fruit trees, which, together with the Homestead,is surrounded by a plantation. This property being situated so near Town, should, m a few years, prove a very remunerative investment. Inspection Invited. Easy Terms. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3t129 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 26. COMMODIOUS DWELLING HOUSE & LAND, BEACH ROAD, HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Dr. Trevor, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,- D WELLING HOUSE of seven Rooms with Verandah and Bay Window, together with HALF-ACRE LAND, Being part of LOT 19 and part of R.S. 4949, situated at the corner of Trevor's and Beach Roads, Hampstead. EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. Inspection Invited. Further particulars on application. Sab at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3*121 Auctioneer. SAT U RDAY, ~MAROH~26! ~ ' TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 304 aoT B 8 304 METHVEN, AND 22 TOWN SECTIONS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr R. M. Morten to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the whole of his Methven properties, as follows, viz.,— LOTS 5 and 6, containing 171 Acres 0 Rood 28 Perches, and 132 Acres 3 Roods 27 Perches respectively, being part of R.S. 30312 and another, situated a short distance from Methven Township, and all laid down m English grasses. Also, —22 Sections m the Methven Township as follows viz.,— j LOTS 137, 139, 141, 143, 145, 147, I 149, containing 1 Acre 1 Rood 24 Perches. LOTS 83 to 94 and 96, containing 3 Acres 1 Rood 0 Perch. LOTS 56 and 57, containing 0 Acr 2 Ruods 0 Perch. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect these properties and attend the sale, which takes place at 11 a.m. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, 3t123 Auctioneer. WAITATI BUSH SAW ~~ MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBER AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS, LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES, FIN I)L AY & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN. Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. NOPsr-i^orwoTsrous USE NO OTHER. THIS most effective Dip can now be obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my ofiico from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others). For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBUBXON. 3§103



XTf HITTIEGTON'S Tomato Sauce, W together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruitorer, East Street, and^Mits Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 165 NOTICE. ' THE MEETING of Promoters of Ashburton Young Men's Club has been postponed till FRIDAY Next. 3 164 By Order. FOR SALE. QAA ACRE FARM close to Hinds ZJvJvy Railway Station. 150 ACRES of this is good land, ready for crop. Easy terms. Apply to 3t159 JOHN ORR & CO. _ — TURNIPS.— WANTED to Purchase, about _ 2CO acres of Abeuieen Turnips, within reasonable distance of Ashburton. GEO. JAMJSSOM, 3 161 Ashburton. TENDERS arc invited for grubbing gorse on Trevor's Road, Hampstead, also the small paddock adjoining, fronting the river, up to MONDAY, April 4. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, 162 Estate Agent. Miss Cooper, TEACHER OF MUSI C, IS Prepared to receive Pupils for the Pianoforte, on and after this day, the 21st March. Address—The Borone;h School House, Ashburton. 3§131 U.S.S CO fel J33 U.S kS., CO V 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 MARCH 3L GEO JAMESON, Agent for \shbuvton prize m:ej:d-ajl* COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 1, PURE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE SPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY MARCH 20. Suite Furniture, Bedsteads and Spring Mattress Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Carpets, Crockery, etc. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRTSON, 141 Auctioneer. I "ashburton saleyards. MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to sell ab the above Yards on Tuesday Hfext, 9 Kf\n MERINO EWES from Mount £O\JKJ possession. .These a:•sound I mouthed and m forward con dition. •F, T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 3 16Q Agent, Ashburton.