THE SILVER QUESTION.

Calcutta, February 25. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution favoring the proposal for the free coinage of silver ore at the fixture of gold standard. The Council also condemned the issue of rupees.

PROPOSED TAX ON IMMI GRANTS.

Washington. February 25. Mr Forster, Secretary to the United States Treasury, recommends that a tax of Idol should be imposed on immigrants, and that owners of steamers should enter into a bond of £1 1,000, undertaking to return paupers to the port at which they embarked.

THE CRISIS IN FRINGE.

Paris, February 26. M. Bourgeois has been unable to form a Ministry.

DISCONTENT IN GERMANY.

Berlin, February 26. The Emperor's speech at the Bran denburg banquet has created a pro found and painful sensation through out Germany. The general opinion is that the banding of National Liberals, Radicals, and Socialists against the Education Bill will have the effect of throwing the Government into the j hands of the clerical party. The Radical Press declare that if all the grumblers were to leave the country Germany would soon descend into a third-rate Power.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, February 26. At the University Senate this after noon, the proposal to grant the B.Sc, degree in the department of engineering was negatived. It was decided that the granting of certificates for agriculture, already authorised, be continued for another year. The Congregational Conference, which brought its sittings to a close this after noon, unanimously passed a resolution inveighing against the spirit of gambling, and calling on the constituencies to demand a resolution for the suppression of this vice. A public meeting, presided over by the mayor, was held to-night, to consider the { steps to be taken to ensure the success of the approaching rifle meeting. A com mittee was appointed to canvass for the prize money, amounting to £120, which is to be given for the Wellington watch. It was decided, if practicable, to entertain the visitors, M jor Sommerville spoke very highly of the range at Trentham. As the steamer Queen of the South was entering the Manawatu river yesterday she ran ashore on the South spit. Last night's gale drove her higher up, and she is still stranded, but her position is not dangerous. Attempts are being made to day to haul her off. Dunemn, February 26. Mr T. McKenzie, M.H.R. for Clutha, had a conference to-day with the city and suburban members wiih reference to the Catlin's district. It was stated that many of the small selectors would have to aban don their selections unless something was done to provide roads, as they had at pre sent to carry everything on their own backs. The city members expressed their readiness to assist Mr Mackenzie inurging the Government to make a road or sledge track out of unauthorised expenditure be fore the bad weather sets in. Mr Coleman Burke, a well-known figure about town, died in the Hospital to-day aged sixty-two. He came to Otago from Victoria on the discovery of gold, and with his brother started a brewery. He afterwards gob into financial difficulties, and the property he acquired melted away.

THIS MARKETS.

(t SS. " BhEUti ASSOCIATION. )

(Received February 27, 10.20 a m.) London, February 26. The Bank of England returns show the reserve to be £16,720,000, being an in crease of £538,000 over the previous week. The proportion of reserve to lia bilities is 45.06. Consols 96. Three months' bills are discounted at 2§ percent. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 100f ; 3| per cent ditto, 92J. New Zealand long-berried wheat is firmer at 445. South Australian wheat, firm at 44s ; Victorian, also firm, at 43^ 9d. Austra-. lian flour, firmer at 40-«. For Australian wheat on the passage sellers ask 41s, but buyers offer 40s. Quotations for frozen meat are un changed. New Zealand hemp is in poor demand at late rates. No. 1 best Scotch pig iron, f.o.b. in Clyde, 40s 3d.

Land for Settlement.

[PBR PEERS ASSOCIATION.!

Wellington, February 26. In fulfilment of a promise given when addressing, the settlers in Lawrence, the Hon. John McKenzie has devoted con siderable attention to the question of re suming pastoral runs for settlement, not only in Otago, but also in Southland and Canterbury, No less than eighty-five runs, containing together an area of 419,722 acres, will be available for settle ment twelve months hence, and notices to that effect will tie served on run^ holders before the end of the present month. The runs dealt with this way up to the present time are in Southland, Otago, and Canterbury, comprising twenty-four runs in Southland, with a total area of 151,773 acres; forty-three runs in Otago, total area, 242,649 acres; and eight runs in Canterbury, area 25,300 acres.' The fact that a number of runs suitable for settlement have been let for twenty-one years, without the right of resumption, has greatly hampered the Minister in his operations.

THE FLOWER SHOW.

The Horticultural Society have been J favored with an amount of patronage by j exhibitors, both for competition and for exhibition only, far beyond their most sanguine expectations, beyond even the capacity of their very extensive hall, and if not beyond the powers of a large com mittee to cope with, at leaat taxing t'.iose powers to the very utmost. Never in the history of flower shows in the town have exhibits poured in in such abundance. Extra staging had to be erected every where, and at the last moment the outer \ court, which was originally intended to be devoted to the enjoyment of a kindly pipe, had been pressed into service and set apart for the display of vegetable,". So large was the entry of all kinds of plants, fruits, vegetables,, etc., that all hands had to become a Staging Commit tee and work like Trojans. The task was so great fch it was not until far past the time when the Show should have been open to the public, that the staging of the exhibits was all completed and the judging over. Not only is the display in every section of the Show extensive, but in most the quality of the exhibits is superior. The pot plants and cut flowers are a guperp show, and, these occupying fchu

centre lable of the main hall presented a most captivating .-light. Fruit is shown in rich abundance, and if the show intHs depratmcnt can be taken as a criterion of what can be done in fruit in N^w Zealand, then, standing near the tablts of luscious grapes, peaches, plums, apricots, apples, and pears, one feels that he is safe in saying that the colony will take a lot of beating by any fruit-growing country in the world. In the vegetable classes, it would be diffi cult to say in what region under the sun of -heaven, a better display of kitchen garden stuff could be pioduced. There are potatoes shown of enormous size, of grand quality, and in great nuaibers; potatoes any one of which would be more than a meal in itself for the most vor acious appetite ; and cabbage, carrots, mrnips, cucumbers, marrows, and all the rest of it, in the same category. The place has been beautifully decorated, and attention has been paid to the lighting, and altogether, with good weather, there is a grand trtat in store for the dense I crowd that ia sure to visit the hall this evening. As to music, the Brass Band will be in attendance and play during the evening. _^_

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

THIRD DAY,

(pee press association.)

Forbu.ry Racecourse, February 25. The weather is glorious, and the atten dance good. Mr Maclean resigned the starter's flag this morning, and ie will be wielded by Mr Taggart. There is a strong feeling in sporting circles that the Christchurch and Dunedin Clubs should unite in offering Mr 3, Powell a decent salary to start for both Clubs. Following are results : — j Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 soys ; two miles and a quarter.—Waterbury, iOst, 1 ; Magpie, lOst 41b, 2 ; The Idler, list 81b, 3. Six started. Won very easily by a length. Time—4min 42sec, Dividends—£6 4s and £7 4s. A protest was laid against Waterbury on ihe ground of suspicious running the previous days, but was dismissed, Hopeful Stakes, of 150 soys, with sweep of 3 soys each ; six furlongs.— Hippomenes, 7st 31b, 1; Conjurer, 7st 101b, 2 ; May, 7ot 71b, 3. Won with the greatest ease by a length and a half. Time—lmin 17|scc. Dividends —£3 4s and £2 4s. Forbury Handicap, of 300 soys ; one mile and a quarter.—Cruchfield, Bst 101b, 1 ; Crackshot, Bst 131b, 2 ; Derby, 7st 61b, 3. Won by a neck, after a desperate race. Time—2min. 13|sec. Dividends -£6 12s and £6 16s. Jacob Faithful and jockey were dis qualified for six moriihs for suspicious riding in the Novel Race the second day.

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 37, 1893.



... ;IIT Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QTJASTITIIS « WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE TUF,NII\ RAPE, OAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS &c] ___s? ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks anil Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. |AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FtRE INSURANCE CO GRAIN CROPS INSURED Against^Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates* GEOKGE iAMESON iiiul UiiKtiia



g COT T J} EOS/ UNRIVALLED COO KIN G Jft AN& E 8 *™ua ■ ■ ■ . "~ • * „ k ite^lsterJOrates, Fenders X Fire;lrons. JOHN ORR & CO, EAST STKEET, ASHBUETON.



Land for Priyate Sale. KC\C\ ACRES, situated at LYNDHURST, in good heart, well watered>ind Q\J \J fenced and good "Buildings. Most complete Property in iho County, A Kf\ ACRES, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really compact tfcOU little Farm. "1 O£kf^ ACKiES, RAKAIA, 10Q0 acres in grass, 250 asres fife to crop at once, _|_^jOv-/ well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roomed House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. P\f\A ACRES, LAURISTON, sub-divided into 5 paddocks, well fenced and O \J\JI watered^ three-roomed Fouse and eight-stalled Stable. QQ O ACRES, METHVEN, all ready tor cropping^ well fenced and wateied, \JtJ £A no house. -i C)f* ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township of MAYFIELD, three- J_^jO roomed House, &c. D THOMAS



D. Thomas r Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburtoii alternately. : ' FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Pat, Hidos, &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, Duncdin 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 Blighb Specific Wright, StepheHßon, and Co, Dunedin- Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



j I AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, ; '■ : > f/ ' AND .. j Grass Seed. D. THIOMAS, ASHB/U-RTOHQ



MITCHELL & TURNER ARE Now Offering Special Inducements IN *i k v - * ( i o i ii i\r;, —A COMPLETEJg COLONIAL SUIT v HAT SHIRT DRAWERS for . UNDER FLANNEL !455, TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIE OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ...' ' 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES^... ... ... ... 8s 6d MEN'S SHOOTERS "... ... ... ... -j^s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE



CIII?INTnAN 1891 X \K*V YEAR, I ■ .: ■ " 189«. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents h;« Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtcn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopea 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 -——:o:— — BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NuTICE. 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]



SPECTACLES. m i —i mii 11 Q 1 j..._x—_____ N, LAZARUS & O'O., OCULIST-OPnCIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREW?, MELBOURNE By.appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. $alck and Co, SOLE AGFNTS FORASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be; consulted for SPECTACLES OK EYE GLASSES DULY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in" frames adjusted'for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at oneo, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists.' 2 51



iinuft A.unuSi- FLUID DIP /iVgOWDER DIP ;—. /.ITTLESV ——-^ '- . sx- VAST YEARLY^JHKp Dip\f?% CHEAPER INCREASE INy^^^^^^-HAN ANOTHER • SALES * g *^^^"^^^^N^*\WELL KNOWN THOUSANDS Mw^mmmm^ _. DIP - , ■^BBBHHHP^HHHHHBHIMHHH^^HHIBBiHHBHHHBBHHHHIHHHHBHBiHiH^^ p>|» |Y^|^U____FLUID.DIP, 5s 6d per gallon in 48 gallon casks ; 6s par J_ lliXVl.Jkj gallon in 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 60s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of i 8 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ;8 lb packets 4^; 21b-packets'ls. NOTE'—s i 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS op FLUID or POWDER AGENTS (ASHBtTRTON AND RAJCAIA), Gteorg'e Jameson. CHRI&TCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), Blackburne & Co.



THE HOLIDAYS. TXTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. A.ORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MENS & BO¥S' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCCiJil I ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS '■ (Bust in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE! PRICES. C3L Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. I The rush of orders already in 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 XbERBTHAS 37.AXXjO:RS <& OTJ TWITTERS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



COMPULSORY SALE *o%v our AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'B THE ARCADE. White Lace Cm tains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledShectiiig(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4kl Muslins 3kl Men's Woollen .Socks 7£ Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s fid Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lid Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d ■ ' AT i W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE HERCULES MAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who hi^'e not tried it, shoaio ask heir Grocer for it] Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &s,



Boots. Hoots BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.— I ani now in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above has been made to my own soecial order in tho best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers can rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. G. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH Als'D CLOOKMAKER T-AJNOItED STBEET, ASHBURTON. HAVING just imported all tho latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s (xl. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s (xl. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or 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. JESSOiV, Pkactical Watchmaker & Jeweller TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON,



[A CART).] O. E. FOOKS &, SON, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. "TESTATES Surveyed arid Subdivided, -■-^ Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburtoni February, 1892. 2 71



Public Notices. VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, while thapVing her patrons for past favors, begs to state she has a few vacancies for pupifa. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. 1t144



All WHO SUFFER "3 Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and full instructions re lating to a SAFE, TO AID CERTAIN DPIiPnY Combined with simple method tlijiiljill I of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist in these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advick and Instructions FORWARDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of c ise, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidential. "Hum anitas, G-P.0., Melbourne



THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTBALASIA. ESTABLISHED ... 18fa9. Accumulated Funds Exceed £1.200,000. LAST YEAR'S SAVING, £132,000, Equals £48 6s per. cent, of Total Income. Mr F. Makeig has been appointed the TRAVELLING REPRESENTATIVE of the above Society in the Ashburton County. CHARLES BRADDELL, 2 127 Local Agent.



FAEMS. FABMB. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated vith 11. L. Bowkbr, Christchurch, have placed in their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-!. A BIG SELECTION. PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded that our Agency being in daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold ad van 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.



THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. NOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's fashion Journal and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Stacks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADA»IS, LADIES' AND CHir/DREN'S DRAPER,



Public Notices. TTA LENTINBSto suit everybody. * Just opened up. Palm Leaf Fans and Screens at 6d. Selling fast. Also Zither Harps, three sizes, from 4s 6d. New Games, Fancy Stationery, &c. L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers' Hall.



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-roomed Cottage and, |-Aero Cass street; cheap, easy terms. £35.—Town Section 486, corner of Havelock and William streets, good land, capital site. Certainly a cheap section. T. BULLOCK, i



/^p^^&Hk Bronze Medal, ifilm»«\ ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, THE SHOP is being rapidly refitted, and will be open for Business at an early date. THERE WILL BE A CLEARING SALE OF DAMAGED GOODS, WHEN GREAT BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT TWENTY PER CENT UNDER COST PRICE. 4NDRIW~~BLACK, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA.



r JP^ ROBERT MURMY. yj* ll^^Q W*tcli and Clock -SS^t&^gjk MAKEE. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN", &c. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, <fee. Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STEEET",°"aSHBUETON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



MILES AND CO. TINWALD YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to oiler at. the TINWALD YARDS, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1. 1 000 HALF-BRED WETHERS, X \JVJ \J we n grown and in forward condition. 1 000 MERINO EWES, sound AJjxJxJ mouths, and in good con dition. Kfif) HALF-BRED LAMBS, a <*JV-/w very superior line. t\ HO CROSSBRED LAMBS, prime OvJyJ freezers. i AH HALF-BRED TWO-TOOTH li\J\J EWES. *yf\(\ FAT CROSSBRED «> VJL/ WETHERS - freezers. Q1 Q HALF-BRED LAMBS. J. T. FORD, j Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 2*12? Agent, Abhbu,rbuii,



HJPr- XP TIRAIGHEAD . Cxi JJJ. L/raigheaDj MERCHANT TAILORS, NEXT UNION BANK.



HA-TNMLESK, «& BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2{39 Agent, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON PRIMITIVE METHO DIST HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. TO-MORROW. Preacher : REV. J. COCKER. SUBJECTS— Morning : The Sabbath, Its History, Uses, and Misuse. Evening : The Feast of Harvest. TUES DAY, FRUIT BANQUET 7.30. Auc tion Sale of Produce and Wearing Apparel at 8.45 2 139



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. ALL OUTSTANDING RATES NOT PAID on or before MARCH 7th prox., will be sued for without further notice. 2 137 w antedTknowk TTTE HAVE A LINE OF GOOD OATEN SHEAF CHAFF FOR SALE. MOSS & RESTELL, 2*136 West Street.



Public Notices /^AMERON Street Wesleyan Church. V_y Preacher To-morrow, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Rev. S. Lawry. Evening Subject: ' ' More Lions in. the way," " In fluence of iStiepticism," etc. WANTED KNOWN — Tinwald Wesleyan Sunday School Anni versary Services, Sunday, February 28, commencing 3 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. 1 138



Lord Onslow has undertaken to act as one of the delegates of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce at the Conference of Chambers to be held in London. Messrs F. E. A. Graham and W. Weddel are the other delegates. JS'inian Hyslop and Co.'s " Imperial" pure Ceylor and Fndian Teas are the best in the market. — (Advt.^