Tauranga); D.G. Stewards, Bros. A. King (New Plymouth), A. H. Wright j (Invercargill), and »• 0. Xilpatrick (Blenheim); D.G. Tyler, Bro, Captain Tonge (Auckland). The Onehunga ironworks have been stopped temporarily because of slackness of employment for the men, who pre erredtOßtoD work during the present hot weather than to be only partially employed. Masteuton, February 6. The second day's ram and ewe fair was very successful. Business was restricted to Romneys and Southdowns, and for both classes there was a good demand, the prices realised being quite up to expecta tion. Romneys fetched the highest, as much as Bgs being obtained. Wellington, February 6. A private letter by the San Francisco mail reports the death, at San Francisco, of Joseph Kiley, formerly of the Post Office Hotel here. Riley was a great cricketer and athlete m his younger days, and was well-known m the colony, especially to visiting cricket and other athletic teams. Admiral Scott informs the Governor that H.M.S. Royalist searched the Solo mon Islands, and could find no survivors of the wreck of the Kentish Lass. A vessel had been seen bottom upwards, with logs floating about, but on the visit of the Royalist could not be found. Had any of the crew landed they must have been seen. No further search will be made m the locality. Dunedin, February 3. it a meeting of the Presbytery, the Bible m schools question was discussed, the opinion being generally expressed that it was not much use to approach Parliament by petition as proposed. It was resolved to place on record the dee.p sense of the great loss sustained by the death of the Rev. 0. H, Spurgeon, and express sympathy with his bereaved relatives. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Onslow arrived here by train from Invei cargill to-night. The City Council to-night approved oi the Fire Brigade giving an invitation to the United Fire Brigades Association to hold the competition next year m Dunedm.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Suicide. Auckland, February 4. James Hughes, storeman, committed suicide last night or this morning at his house. He had been drinking since the New Year, and when he came home last night quarrelled with his wife. She went into the house of a neighbor and stopped, all night. When she tried to get into her house this morning she found the door looked, and on looking through a window saw her husband suspended by a j clothes line. Drowned Wliilo Batlitngr. Woodviixe, February 4. A boy named Polglaise was drowned m the Mangatainoko river yesterday while bathing.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(FEE KRESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received February 4, 10.20 a.m.)

THE INFLUENZA.

Vienna, .February 3. There are sixty thousand cases of intestinal catarrh m Vienna. London, February 3. Five hundred and seven deaths occurred m London last week from influenza. The death rate is forty-one per thousand.

THE FASTING MAN.

Succi, the faster, accompanied by _a German mesmerist, will visit Australia shortly.

THE WRECK OF THE EIDER.

Great dtfnculty was experienced m rescuing the crew of the steamship Eider, on account of the furious gale raging at the time. The ship has become a total wreck. It is supposed the officers confounded the Needles light with the Hurst Castle light.

THE STRANDED WARSHIP.

H.M.S. Victoria has been lightened to the extent of 1500 tons, and the efforts of the tugs succeeded m moving her a length. It is hoped she will be floated off to-day.

LORD SALISBURY'S SPEECH.

Lord Salisbmy, m his speech at Exeter Hall, referring to thp condition of agricultural laborers, said at present no Government could afford to propose to supplement provision for old age Experiments m that direction would be very risky.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 4, 11.55 a.m.)

THE BROKEN HILL FIRE.

Sydney February 4. The damage by the fire at Broken Hill amounted to £8000.

THE RABBIT PLAGUE.

The Governor and the Minister ot Lands are on a tour through the rabbit country. Much hardship has been caused by the devastations ot rabbits.

UNEMPLOYED IN MELBOURNE

Melbourne, February 4.

The unemployed difficulty is again claiming attention. It is stated that a thousand people are starving W Bichmond (a suburb of Melbourne), and hundreds are existing upon charity.

THE COUNTRY PARTY'S PLATFORM.

The platform of the Country Party will probably include the increase by 25 per cent of the ad valorem tax on stock; organised opposition to the domination of the Trades Hall; the franchise to remain as at present, but if altered to be m the direction of the dual vote; economy m the public departments, and moderate expendi ture upon progressive public works.

MAYFIELD.

[fiioh ouk cokhkspondent.]

Harvest is now m full swing, reapers and binders going m every direction. The weather has been very good ; we have had an occasional shower, but nothing to grumble about. Tne grain is well tilled, and if the weather holds line and nor westers keep away everything promises well. The crops on the whole are good. At Mr Ballancyne'sStaple Fanr., one paddock of oats is 6 feet high, and it is expected te go 70 bushels to the acre. A great decJ of rye grass has been reaped and stripped this year, but the wet weather at that time was rather against getting it preserved. On Mr Handcock's Gleukens Farm there are men, women, and children (not Mr Handcock's family reaping cocks foot grass by hand. The crop is a good one, over 3 feet m height. The grass on that farm is excellent this year, and not withstanding the place carrying more sheep than last year, Mr Handcock has sold 150 acres, of rye grass for seed, and about 100 acres of "-he above mentioned cocksfoot, so considering that Mr Handcock came to that place only about two years ago, and it was then m a very wild condition, without any grass on it, and considering also that he was a new chum when he came there, he must have worked hard and gone the right way to work to get the place so quickly i»to such a flourishing state. Mr Harper has a paddock of clover ad joining Mayfield 'heavily stocked with sheep," but the clover could be cut now for either hay or seed. This also shows that feed is plentiful. Mr Gale reaped a piece of rye for Mr Peter Good, which averages seven feet m length, the rye was cut with a Walter A.. Wood machine and was clone well. The heads were so far over the back of the machine that a man had to hold them while they went up the elevator and while each bundle was being tied, or it would have fallen off behind. The crops are taking a lob of twine this year but we do not hear any complaints about that.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, RM.) Alleged Larceny by a Bailee.— 'J. 0. Dawson was charged with having on 25, 1891, while the bailee of a buggy, horse, and harness, of the value of £65 m all, the property of James Callan, livery stable-keeper, Westport, appropriated the same to his own use. Inspector Pender conducted the prosecu tion, and called James Callan, who said he was a livery stable keeper at West port. On November 25 prisoner, who said* he was a wine merchant and commer cial traveller, came to him and hired the buggy, etc., m question, at £2 10s for the first week, and 5s a day afterwards —the whole to be away ten days or so. The horse was not to be taken any farther than Foxhill, about eighteen miles from Nelson. Prisoner took the horse and trap away, and witness did not see them again until last Monday, when he was shown them m Ashburton. Gave prisoner no authority whatever to clispose of the horse, trap, or harness. George Lamp lough was present when the bargain was made. Knew accused had a wife and family m Westport, but she did not go away with him. Heard some other girl i went with him. Saw some kegs of wine 1 and a few bottles m his place of business, besides some children's clothes which belonged to Dawson's wife's business.— Alfred Harrison, auctioneer, Ashburton, Said that on December 12 last, prisoner came to his place of business, and said he wished to sell a horse, trap, and harness which he had m a yard near by, 1c was agreed that the whole lot should be sold for £20. They were sold to Mr James .Tamieson,' junr. He was paid by cheque. Did not re- I member that prisoner mentioned anything about the ownership, but he did say that he was an insurance agent. Believed the turn-out outside the Court were what witness sold to Mr Jamieson. By prisoner—'There was no attempt on prisoner's part to conceal the fact that ho came from Westport. Considered £2C was full value foj the whole. The cheque he gGt was. £18 15s 6d which represented the price of the turn-out, less five per cent, and the cost of some article he bought m the store.- —Jitmes Jamieson, jun., farmer, Waterton, bought the turn-out m question at Harrison's auction rooms on December 12. By prisoner—Prisoner said to witness that he cirae from the West Coast and had driven the horse all the way. Ernest Edward Clowes, clerk m the Bank of New Zealand, said the cheque put m was charged to Mr Harrison's account.— Robert Neil, detective officer, stationed at Christchurch, said he arrested prisoner m Christchurch, on January 26. He gave his name as John Harris. , Charged him with the offence, and he said he was not the man, but took out a pocket book and pointed to the name and address of "John Harris, Wellington," as being his,, and further said that he was travel ling for the Bible and Tract Society. At the police station brought a Mrs Mo- Callum, who said m the accused's pre sence, the man's name was J. C. Dawson, and she had known him shortly before by that name m Timaru. He then admitted that he was the man named m the war rant. He said he had arranged with Cal lan to give £50 for the lot on his return to Westporfc. —This was the case for the prosecution, and prisoner, after being cautioned m the usual way, said he reserved his defence, but desired to be tried at Westport. His Worship said he he had no power to order that, but prisoner could make representations to that effect through the proper authorities. Prisoner was then committed to take his trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court m Christchurch, on Monday, February 22—bail m two sureties of £100 each, and himself m £200 being allowed. (Left sitting.)

THE MARKETS.

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London. February 2. The butter market has seriously col lapsed. A portion of a shipment of Vic torian factory-made was sold for 112s to 115.s per cwt. (Received February 4, 11.55 p.m.) London, February 3, The total quantity of wheat and flour ailoat for the United Kingdom is 2,880,000 quarters : for the Continent, 1,288,000 quarters.

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SALE AT 7 ■ "■'■'"' ' COMMENCES ■' '-"* SATURDAY, JAN. 16; J~\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W. H. CO I, lit JEW. - ANDREW BLACK,' WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watclies, 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 10a 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings ' from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10a. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c M 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.' SPECTAOLES^-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 SIR EE T, AS H B URTON, AND AT BAKAIA. H^ 6 Cheap Boots. Jgg J. BISHOP'S BOOT STOKE. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAN NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. An extra large assortment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. i ! REPAIRING at Shortest Possible Notice. Note the Address, — CORNER OP E4ST AND MOOSE STREETS. J. BrOCkelftank,. Manager. PAPEMAMINGS. .- ■ ■ # # • rUST LANDED EX " MAORI" . IQ BALES IQ Paperiianging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. ITew Designs for Ceiling's. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. , BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM Sd PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required Building Material of every Description m Stock] W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOJ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insur nee Company. Gi^ain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED be* to announce to their Clients that they have chartered several First Class Iron v essels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOPdon LOADING DURING^ THE MOMfHS OF MAB.CIH,, APRIL, AND MA V, 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, IN LARGE OR SMALLSQUANTITiES. \ HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN. FEIEDLA-HDER BHOB / SHBURTO^ TINWAL4 AND VLYNDHURST.



Public Notices. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MBS ADAMS IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitablefor Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, .Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frame. 0, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which arc real works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Woigel's Patterns always m stock.—The \shburtoa Art Repository^



"TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Waiworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. i



j Business Notices. &~4ok&r,L Christmas miscounts W^^^ lO PER GENT FOR" GASH ' " 1 | |&[f mm OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. f^Bi ROBERT MUKnA I PRAOIiCAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATifI of the latest and most approved designs. ,„...«,! j JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright «jold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Ringsof all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECEb, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. . Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, bchool Committee?, ' Alf Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate " " SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE HOIiIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, * Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m : GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOXS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special # Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS ; ! (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. • fg^, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS : SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBEBKHAB TAILORS &OUTFITTEES ; EAST STREET, ASHBU RTO N. WttlM\~ljg#& OFFICE OF MT THE Public Trust Oftice f Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showtne progress made:- ' im*o] 18891 Pash rpcemts • £41,H13 - £183,336 basil receipts .-. ... ••• — ••• ™ QO ' Qia -PS*^ 202 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet £92,d1» .« %%60,O)& Securities- ■ , 0ie0 , 9 General Investment Account ;fc7o'f^ 1M illr'atl Special Investment Account f-o'i^n '" £il'lio Expenses Account—Total receipts ... .« £2,1<>9 ... i *'tii I Administrations - *"* — Probates and trusts ••• ' « •• ™ Wills provisionally accepted -. J_ ••• ■■ J£ Letters received '"?'}% '" }2'Sq Letters despatched .- ... - ••• J'^J _. . M»w* J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Mosb and Eestell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johw G Restfll have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to Ma t EBX AL (S . Kauri Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, bcrews"; Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, Ac. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount homers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION] Northern Fire Assurance Association.' I Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS andKESTELL, "WBSTSTEEBT, ASHBURTON CHRISTMAS, 1891 & |HW YEAR, F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the beason, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES" THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS cOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO i F. NOKES . :;! LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. I



Mr T. Bullock TO LET.—2OO acres Grass Land 'Mitcham road. Apply to TO LET.—4-Roomed Cottage, Peter Street West. TINWALD. — Two Front Sections, number 4 and 5, for Sale at a low price. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to stats she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessik Simsionds. 1t144 PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. . IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICK HARTNETT, late of Westerfield, Deceased, Intestate. \ LL Persons indebted to the above -£*- named Deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to Mr J. J. MY Hamilton, Christchurch. Also, —All Persons having Claims against the said Estate are requested to send them m to Mb J. J. M. Hamilton on or before WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of February next, on the printed forms which can be obtained for the purpose from any of my Agents. N.B.—Any Claim not sent m by the day named may be excluded from participation. J. K. WARBURTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, January 26, 1892. 1 178 Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at Ashburton. MONEY for Investment from £100 and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms, Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out. Books kept and audited ; [ balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business. Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office), Ashburton 2*2 i JohnG, BesteU, i AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING & FINAN CIAL AGENT. GKAIN & WOOL STORES,. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Stofage at Current Rates. Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets on owner's account. Cornsacks, Twine, Woolpacks, Super phosphates, Pearl Guana, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR TH E NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO., LIMITED, Ere. HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST] Those who hk/'e no I tried it, shoaia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &5,



An improved form of challenge to a duel is the following Quaker note :—" If thou wilt eat twelve unripe apples justbefcreretiringat night, I will do the same, and we will see who survives. " The latest reports from Australia reveal a »tate of things almost incredible, as may be seen by perusing the following: "Tele grams from Cobar district state that the weather is dry and gradually getting war mer. Rabbits are still exceedingly numer ous, and great numbers are being destroyed by means of poisoned water. The services ordinarily held m the Church of England and the Wesleyan Church are being held elsewhere, the stench from the dead rabbits decaying under the buildings being unbear able. The' latest reports from the Tiboo burra district, New South Wales, state that the country is m a terrible state for want of rain, and if the present dry weather con tinues much longer it will be very serious. Rabbits have laid the country quite bare, there not being a vestige of feed to be found on the town commons. The thermometer has been averaging 115 m the shade, and water for stock purposes is becoming very scarce. A number of stock-owners have been forced to leave the district to find feed, some going over the Queensland border. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. Thursday, Fell. 4. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. RETURN visit of the talented Aus tralian Musical Artistes, THE Dn vII A FAMILY THE J- <*y H" FAMILY Vocalists, Pianistes, Violinistes, Flautist, AND BELL-RINGERS. Family Prices—2s and Is. Children half-price. FRED. DAWSON, Itlßs Agent. r\ D DFBLLO W S' TT ALL, WEDSTES J> Al*, FS & . I © PRELIMINARY IMPORTAN f A NNOUNCEMENT. ONE NIGHT ONLY. AJMLY VA.UGHAN'S BURLESQUE AND PANTOMINE CO. In a gorgeous production of the Nautical Pantomine BLACK EYED SWAN, or HARLEQUIN LITTLE BILL. First production m this city. Also, a gorgeous spectacular New Year's Panto mine. Powerful Company. Transforma tion scenes of dazzling splendour, from the brush of Neville Thornton, Magnifi cent Costumes, beautiful music, realistic mise en scene. People's Prices—3s, 2s, Is. Tickets may be bought now at H. M. Jones', Bookseller and Slationer. Advance Agent—Mr A. E. WOOLCOTT. 2 21 FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. THEODOR LICHTWARK Will give an EXHIBITION OF HORSEMANSHIP IN THE E\ST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, .Ashburton, on SATURDAY, FEB. 6, at 8 p.m. To enable all to see this good work, the small fee of 2s Od will be charged. 2 +23 . - ASHEURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. THE Adjourned Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club will be held »t the Com mercial Hotel on SATURDAY, February (5, at 7.30 p.m. G. H. ALINGTON, 2 19 Master. U.S.S CO i^\ Ai U.S S., CO ill" ITNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY J OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL | 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 HAS WOW COMMENCED. GEC JAMESON, Agent for \shburton ' WANTED Known.- -H. Bairstow has opened those premises m East street nextJ. Orr an<| Co., ay a. Furniture Warehouse, Latest designs m Vienna Chairs, and Iron Bedsteads lon visw, Ha vine; a good stock of well ; seasoned figured "Rimu and Kauri, he is > prepared to take orders for Furniture to any dei^n. Inspection iavitdd. Ht6l



FLUID DIP /©X POWDER DIP /LittleA h vast yearly dip^ bo% cheaper INCREASE IN /^E^^^^THAN ANOTHER * SALES <• #^*,^^^^^^^^^^^^.*% WELL KNOWN PT?TP"Fft FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m4O gallon casks ;6s pc •*- J-^-i-vAi-ik} gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—One gallon malces 100 gallons sheep wash. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons); 70s pei case (of 18 % 81b packets or 72 2lb packets); Blb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE.—SJ 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS ON LARGEORDERS OF FLUID OR POWDER, AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA), GEORGE . JAMB SON. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), BLACKBURNE AND CO.



Hqlloway's Ojntment anj> Pills I—Thel —The combined ill effects of over-crowding, seden tary occupations, and u>onotony of life are only too well known to those who have to past the best part ot their lives laboring m factories and crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement weakens the general health and induces chrome constipation, in digestion, and various forms of skin diseases. HoiUw&v's remedies are of priceless value to persons qt this class, for they can be used without entailing lo§s of work, being purely vegetable m their compositions, and conse quently act without harshness pn the most delicate system. The experience of mpre than forty years proves that no means surpass Holloway's remedies for curing bad legs, bacj breasts, piles, and wounds of all kinds. Tho world is ever moving on towards perfection, butscldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made m every branch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached iix j Wiitfburton's Can't Be Beat, '*



Mr A. Boyle has resigned hfs position of starter to the Canterbury Jockey Club. The committee of the club passed a resolution, thanking Mr Boyle for his services, and jecognisiiig his abilities as a starter. They have some remarkable shops m America. At Atlanta (Georgia) there is a faulting called « Happy Moments" wh«ro for the modest sum of ten cents, any thusty person may drink all the^whisky he can put through an inch indiarubber tube without drawing his breath. A person is stationed to watch the respiration of the drinker, who must cease the instant "Break away is heard. There is also another singular place or the benefit of such as may possess only one collar, where that collar can be washed starched and ironed, while its owner is sup plied with papers to read, all f« two cents,