finished stacks and re-stooked, but cart ing was resumed to-day. The " Herald " has been assured by a gentleman, a wheat expert, who has taken a long drive through the Timaru district that the damage done by the rain to tho stooked wheat is much less on the whole than has been generally supposed. It is bad enough on low damp lands where there was a heavy growth of flaggy straw, but "on the drier lands where the straw was lighter and cleaner comparatively small m jury has been done. And he says, if the wheat is kept m stack three or four months until it is thoroughly dry, the greater part of any sprouted grain will be blown uut m the threnhing. On Saturday and Sunday high wages were paid for labor to finish securing some of the crops. ;

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Nelson, February 17. The heavy rain and wind experienced during the last few days his done a large amount of injury to the hops and crops. Beautiful weather now prevails. Oamabu, February 17- Dry winds having made the crops fit tor carting after the rains, the farmers are rushing work, and the demand for men is m excess of the supply. Two shillings and sixpence an hour has been paid m many, and even four shillings has been offered for additional men, who are not to be had. The rush will only last a few days.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

(Received February 17, 12.20 p.m.) THE MELBA DIVORCE CASE. London, February 16. Mr Justice Jeune has granted an injunction restraining Captain Arm strong from proceeding with the taking of evidence m Vienna by commission, on the ground that he did not believe such evidence would be admissible m England.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE EIGHT HOURS' BILL.

Sydney, February 17. The Eight Hours'^ Bill has passed the Lower House. The compulsory and penalty clauses were omitted, and the Bill merely asserts the principle.

THE STOCK TAX BILL.

The Stock Tax Bill was ruled out of order on the ground that the Customs Duties' Bill exempted stock from duty, therefore the question could not again be discussed during the present session.

THE LABOR PARTY.

Although the Labour Party is not united, arrangements have been arrived at whereby a conference of the Labor members will be held whenever ques tions affecting labor legislation crop up.

FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

Brisbane, February 17. Mr Andrew Johnstone, one of the Railway Commissioners, has left for New Zealand, to make inquiries into the method of conveyance of frozen meat on the New Zealand railways,

General Synod.

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Wellington, February 16. The Synod met at 3 p.m. It was decided that the next triennial session of the General Synod should com mence at Nelson, on Weduesday, January 31, 1895. The resolutions appended to Iho re port of the Select Committee to examine and repoit upon the Marriage Act, came up for consideration. The first resolution, setting out that a period of fourteen days should intervene between the date of notice of intention to marry and the issue of the Registrar's cer tificate, provoked considerable discussion, and was strondy opposed by several Synodsmen as useless. The clause was still under review when the Synod adjourned at 5.45. The Synod resumed at 7.30 p.m. A motion for the second reading of the Bill to amend clauses 6 and 30 of the Constitution was discussed at con siderable length. The Bill was for the purpose of asserting the independence of the Church m New Zealand as to its formularies, and to impose a check on alteration. The (second reading was agreed to on the voices, and the Synod went into Committee on the measure, which was reported without material amendments. The Synod rose at 10.30 p.m. The session will m all probability close on Thursday night.

THE MARKETS.

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(Received February 17, 1145 am.) Sydney. February 17. Wheat—Chick, 4s to 4s 6d; milliner, 4s 9d to 4s lid. Flour, stone made, £11 to £11' 10s; roller, £12 to £12 10a. Oats, 2s 4d to 2s 6cl. Maize, 2s 3d. Barley, 3s. Bran, 9|d to lO^d. Pollard, 9id. Potatoes, local, £2 to £2 ]0s ; Warrnambool, £3 to £3 ss. Onions, £4 ss. Butter, dairy made, lOd; factory, Is Cheese, 2|d to sd. Bacon, 5d to 7Wj hams, N.Z., lOd to lid. "At the wool sales bidding was fairly active. Scoured is easier, and greasy lower. Greasy is fetching up to 6|d, and scoured to Is 2|d. Mblbotjkne, February 17. Wheat— Milling, 4s 4d. Oats, la 9d to 2s 2|d. Barley, medium,. 3s Id. Bran lid. _, . tf _ Adelaide, February 17. The wheat market is quiet. The lest nuotafcion is 3s 4d to 3s sd. Flour, stone made £9 to £9 123 6d ; roller £10 os to £10 10. S. Oats,N.Z. m bond, 2s 5d ; duty paid, Is 3d. Barley, Cape, 3s to 3s 6d ; English malting sorts, 3s M to 4s 6d. Bran Is. Pollard Is Id.

Alleged Libel on a Hindoo God.

The trouble stiU continues m Bombay over the alleged libel by missionaries on the Hindoo god Krishna. An important meeting of the Maharastra Hindoos was held m the Thakordwar Temple, at Bom bay, the other day to consider what steps should be taken to protest against the further issue of of hand bills relating to the cod Krishna among the natives. The chair on this occasion was taken j by Mr Dhondu Shamrao Garud, who i said that handbills containing a gross libel on their great Hindoo god had been circulated by the Bible and Iract, Society. A great slur was cast on their god Krishna, and it was high time to take steps to nip m the bud such mis representation, which greatly wounded the religious feeling of the Hindoos. He was quite astounded on reading the con tents of the handbills. He advised them, to memorialise Government, praying that |lie iuisßiwarifs shuufd be stopped frqjn

interfering m th<-i>- religious matters, and defnming their gods. Mr Narayan Bow j'-ebhoy said lie wis deeply grieved at the conduct of the missionaries who had cir culated the handbills. Ie was a gross outrage on the god Krishna, whom they held m the highest esteem and reverence. They should take steps t<> prevent tho libeller? from desecrating their god m such a way. Since the Queen's proclamation of 1858 protected then religious freedom, no one had a right to interfere with their religion. After several gentlemen had expressed their opinion m favor of organising a strong protest agaiust the conduct of the missionaries, it was unanimously resolved to ask the Mahajars to convene a monster meeting to take steps m this matter, and to memorialise the Govern ment praying for redress. — " Colonies ! and India."

THE ASHBtJBTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1892.



SALE AT :: ;■ •"* MS : B ■■.CO B&?.M E,|l;r :>/ - COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAK 16. FAON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AN D CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W. H. (OILIER.



SB* Cheap Boots. •■ 4gg J. BISHOP'S B0 Q T S TOR E. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAW NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. extra large assortment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. at Shortest Possible Notice. -x • ■ ■.■•■. Note^the Address, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. J. BrOCkelbank, Manager. rUST. LANDED—Ex MORAYSHIRE, DIRECT FROM LONDON.— — # V_ 8 CASES 28 CASKS 42 KEGS 50 DRUMS PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WOOD STAINS, GOLD LEAF, JAPAN BLACK, EGGSHELL BLACK, CYCLE BLACK. LEATHER VARNISH, ENAMEL PAINTS, GOLD SIZE, WHITING, KENT'S BRUSHES, &c. Ex " Ardle "—2OO TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Ex " Glencairn "—15,000 FEET DRESSED KAURI. Per '•' Lome " to arrive—2s,ooo FEET FLOORING AND MATCHLINMG. Per "Duke of Westminister "—SO CASES SHEET GLASS. OUR STOCKS ARE REPLETE~WITH EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building 1 Material of Every Description m stock. W- H. Gollins and Co., IRONMONGERS, ANT) IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS,- PAPERHANGING3. ETC] TIMBER & COIL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company. ___ .... . „ . , . ■ . i . . . ■■■■...■ m, 1i I ■ II I Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clidtits th&t they have'chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, A. 1? RI L, A. Nl> MA V, ! at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against, .■shipments Free of Commission and Interest, Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, tN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES;GIVEN. FBIEDLA.NDER BROS ■ SHBURTON* TIS -.VALt), AND LYNDHURST.



ANDREW BLACK,* WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Ring! from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10a. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First* class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork," with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each ; Silver Earrings from. 2s each ; Silver iScarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET, ASHBURTOty AND AT BAKAIA.



CHRISTMAS, 1891 & YEW YEAR, ' 1893. R NOKES, ONCE more presents lvs 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 MEj BOOTS BOOTH BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER EOQT WAREHOUSE BURNETTgSTRIEX



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL .Business of Mr Jorm G Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following : — BUILDERS' M^TERXAI^S. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red an 1 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 # mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws] Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS —Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood] Oils of all descriptions, Fire Pricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Ohickfeecl, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS and* RESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBTJRTON



THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direcb 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, &o. SpCClcll I JJut Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Bast m the Market), which we are now Settling at WHOLESALE PRICES. {£31, Kmdly compare these Gopds. 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 TBEKBYIAH T-AILOIRS So OUTFITTERS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



J^ji&l Christmas Discounts "||l||||l IO PER CENT FOR CASH, l^fe!^Ml °FF ALL JEWELLERY ' P^ATE, ETC. J^Bl ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES; CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rinss 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 Jommittees, 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.



FLUID DIP /laROWDER DIP /LITTLESy -^ VAST YEARLY /hEEP DIP!\"f^CHEAPER INCREASE INy^filb:=^^rrHAN.ANOTHER * SAI-ES^ r # *^^^^^^^^^^^^* % WELL KNOWN THOUSANDS MW^^mmnm^ DIP F* f? rr^TT^- FLUID DIP. 5s 6d per gallon m4B gallon casks ;6a par -*- C%iA VyXJkJ gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE'—s| 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS op FLUID or POWDER. AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAXAIA), George Jameson. < CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), BlackbiP'ne & Co. j



Public Notices VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDBBS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to state she has a few vacancies for pupib. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmokss. 1t144 MASONIC. AN EMERGENCY MEETING of the SOMERSET LODGE will be held m the Hall, WEDNESDAY, 17th, at 7.30 p.m. All members are specially requested to attend—Business important. CIIAS. W. BAKER, W.M., 2 80 Somerset Lodge. G. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER, rrjkjscmisjy street, ASHBURTON. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s (id. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s (kl. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or J no charge made. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Please note the address — U. J KttttOY, Practical Watchmaker & Jkwelleb TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, 2J29 THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the _I_\| present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. i REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, MRS AOAMfS, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S DRAPER. COMPULSORY SALE STOW O\ AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is !Jd a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3-k1,4t1. Calicoes 2Ad Dress Goods 4^d Muslins 3kl 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 lid Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W. SPENCER AND Co'i THE ARCADE



Mr T. Bullock FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing one Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256, containing |-Acre, fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-rooraed Cottage and |-Acre, Cass street; cheap, easy terms. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. WANTED. WANTED, DRAYS and WAGGONS to CART GI lAIN to Winslow. JOHN GRIGG, Longbeach. HAJNMIKIfc «& BRIDGE authorised and licensed »survkvors. A LL information concerning Cost of Work. &c, can be obtained from CHARLES BRA.DDELL, 2|39 Agent, Ashburton. [a card.] C. E. POORS At SOTS, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton. February, 1892. 2 71 FARMS. FARMS. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated with 11. L. Bowkbr, Christchurch, have placed m their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICES. A BIG SELECTION. PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded thai our Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan tages for selling over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co. 's Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2157 H. LIGHT, Manager. BULLOCK^~ARCADE. EARLY IN MARCH, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr Samuel Brown to Sell by Public Auction EARLY IN MARCH, If not disposed of privately, HALF-ACRE OF LAND In the centre of the Township of METHYEN, Upon which there is a LARGE STORE 80ft. x 50ft,, suitable for a Grain Store or Livery Stable. To a good tenant a Long Lease would be given. For particulars, apply D. THOMAS, 2j5-42 Ashburton. ' BULLOCITS^-RCABE."" By Order of the Mortgagees. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction as above— TOWN SECTION 280, corner of Tailored and William Streets, Ash burton, containing 1 rood, together with BRICK MASONIC HALL, and FIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, fronting Williams Street. If not sold m one Block, the Property will be divided into two, and sold without reserve, Sale at 2 p.m- D. THOMAS, g*o Ashburtyn,



business otice '. MITCHELL & TURNER Are jNj o w O F seeing Special Inducements IN —A COMPLETE— ■ COLONIAL SUIT ~» HA.T SHIRT UNDER FLANNEL f Or - DRAWERS 455. SOX TIB HANDKERCHIEF I BOOTS I OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES 8s 6d MEN'S SHOOTERS 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE. SPECTACLES. J I ■!■■ f)' I I N. LAZABUIS & (JO., oculist-opticians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. Salck and Co, SOLE AGENTS FORASHBURTONJ I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTA OLES OR. EYE GLASSES D MLV. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Eox 976, G,P,Q., feydney, U.S.W,



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED^ BUILDING MATERIALS op WERY. DESCRIPTION. taw WEST'">RT, A'EWCASTLI MOUNT SOMBRS.i AND HOMEBUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKEK RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFF.C : Corner of Tancred and Wes stre3ts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia A.ND AT RaKAIA"



John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STOKES, WEST STRE ET, ASHBURTON. CA.SH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates. Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account. Cornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super|J phosphates. Pearl Guano, 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



ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. AUTaMN~MEETING, Wednesday, MARCH 9, 1892. To be held on the NEW TROTTING TRACK, South-East Belt. —PROGRAMME.— I.—MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT (m saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. For all non-winners. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 2- HANDICAP TROT (m harness), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3. -DISTRICT HANDICAP TROT (m saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. ; 4.— ASHBURTON HANDICAP (m saddle), of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 15s, Acceptance, 15s. Three miles. S.—HANDICAP SELLING TROT (m saddle), of 20 soys. The winner to be sold, and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Clut>. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance free. Two miles. 6.-ELECTRIC STAKES HANDICAP (m saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. One mile. The Meeting will be held under the Rules ot the New Zealand Trotting Association. Nominations, with fees, to be made by SATURDAY, February 27, at 9 p.m. Handicaps declared TUESDAY, March 1, 1892 : Acceptances, SATURDAY, March 5, 1892. Programmes on application. JNO. .1. CQ.UANE, Secretary. Central Hotel, Ashburton. 2 83



"Keating's Powder" destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic aniirals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you Durchase is " Keating's," as imitations are oxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. Ask for Ninian Hyslop, and Co. s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and India Teas. Specia prices.—(4dvt