IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

[per press association.]

London, February 16. Mr S. Buxton, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, replying to the member for Banbury, said that no change had been made in the practice of appoint ing colonial Governors. There was a scene in the House, of Commons to-day, Mr Sexton accusing Viscount Wolmer, member for West Edinburgh, of falsely alleging the Irish members were paid by theGladstonians. Viscount Wolmer apologised. On the motion of Mr Sexton the, editor of " The Times" was ordered to be summoned to the bar of the House for stating the Payment of Members , Bill was to be introduced in order to relieve the financiers of the Liberal party from the necessity of supporting the clerical contingent, whereby cor ruption was implied. The House also unanimously agreed that " The Times " article, describing Irish members of the House of Commons as paid mercenaries, was a breach of privilegf. London, Febru^iy 17. Lord Churchill said that the Home Rule Bill was a constitutional revolu tion. There was no adequate cause for it, and the whole measure was grotesque. It would be impossible to conduct Imperial Government with two separate majorities in the House of Commons. The scheme would allow Irish members the almost irre sistible power of exacting concessions. He felt confident that the constitu encies, if appealed to, would reject the Commenting on 'the action of the House of Commons the " Times " says that " as Viscount Wolmer has apolo gised so do we who used his words, but we repeat ♦ the Trish are paid by the enemies of England.'" The report of the Parnell Commission is quoted to that effect, and the " Times " concludes by saying that Mr Gladstone and his Irish allies have been compelled to resurrect parliamentary privilege to quell a hostile newspaper. The "limes" strongly protests against the threat ened freedom o? the press.

THE FLOODS IN AUSTRALIAN.

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, February 17. Telegraphic communication with Bris bane is again interrupted. The Bar won and Namoi rivers are in heavy flood, and the Clarence is rising with alarming rapidity. Wide stretches of agricultural laud are inundated, and many farmers are ruined. A portion of Lismore is under water. (Received February 18, noon.) Sydney, February 18. Railway communication is suspended beyond Tamworth, 280 miles north uf Sydney, Toowoomba, February 18. Reports of the fresh flood state that it is surpassing the previous one. Telegraphic communication with Bris bane failed yesterday morning, the j lines being completely submerged. Before communication ceased the flood had reached the level of the 1890 flood, and the water -was still rising rapidly.

Auckland, February 17. The Catholic bishop of Auckland, Dr Luck, intends to have collections in the churches of his diocese for the Queensland relief fund. The fund collected in the city up to the present time amounts to about eight hundred and eighty pounds. Gisborne, February 17. £60 has been collected in Gisborne and cabled to Brisbane; Chbistchurch, February 17. Che meeting of citizens convened by the Mayor of Christ church to consider the best means of affording relief to the sufferers in Queensland, was held to night, but was not largely attended. Many offers of valuable assistance were made by leading men, clergymen, etc. On the motion of Mr E. S. Harley, President of the Chamber of Commerce, seconded by the Mayor of St Albans, it was resolved to request the Mayor to open a subscription list in money or kind for the Queensland relief fund. An executive Committee was formed, consist ing of ths mayors of all suburban boroughs, chairmen of the various local bodies, ohief officers of the various friendly societies, together with city and suburban councillors, to canvass the district thoroughly. The executive were requested, to arrange with the churches for one Sunday to be set apart as *' Brisbane Sunday," when all collections will be devoted to the fund. The executive were requested to forward consignments of food, clothing, and money as fast as they came in. Mr E. Sandford.M.H.R, suggested a " Brisbane Saturday," with collection boxes in Cathedral Sqnare and all public resorts. The executive were requested to carry this out. At a meeting of Orangemen subscrip tions .were opened and £50 collected and ordered to be cabled direct to Brisbane. To-morrow morning more is to follow from the country lodges. New Plymouth, February 17. A meeting convened by the Mayor was held last night to organise a committee for relieving distress caused by the Queensland ffoods. Subscription lists were opened and canvassers appointed. Palmerston North, February 17. The Honi Mr Seddon has received the following telegramfromMr Mills, Manager of the Union Steamship Company, Dune din :—"I have communicated with the U.S.S. Co., and Messrs Howari, Smith and Son, who trade from Brisbane and Sydney, a,nd they have kindly offered to convey, free of charge, from Sydney to Brisbane, gifts of food supplies sent from New Zealand." Dunedin, February 17. The Queensland floods relief fund com mittee resolved this afternoon to send produce to the value of £250 by the Hauroto to-morrow. Invbrcargill, February 17. The meeting held in the Municipal offices to-night to tak.e steps to organise a canvass for subscriptions for the Queens land flood sufferers, was attended by | about thirty persons. The weather has been extremely unseasonable for the past three days and apologies for non-attend ance were numerous. Over £50 was sent in«nd subscribed in the room, and dis trict canvassers were appointed. The Hon. Mr Ward sent £5 sa, and Ward's Farmers Association £10 10s.

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

Per Press Association,

(Received February 18, noon.)

STRIKE PAY.

Sydney, February 18. An important mining decision was given in Newcastle, where a miner sued the Miners' Association to re cover strike pay. Verdict was given for the plaintiff, the Court holding he had a right to recover when ordered to cease work. Other men intend to de mand payment of arrears.

FEDERAL BANK.

Melbourne, February 18. Shareholders in the Federal Bank resolved on voluntary liquidation.

A. NEW CABLE.

(per press association). (Received February 18, 1140 a.m.) Paris, February 17, | Government have submitted to the i Chamber of Deputies a bill providing 1 for the construction of a cable to con nect N*w Caledonia with Queensland. In introducing the measure it was pointed out that great inconvenience aiid delay arise from the want of telegraphic communication between Australia and ISew Caledonia. Govern ment propose to grant a subsidy of £8000 per year for thirty years, on condition that the cable and all its belongings are entirely French, and that it must be laid by a French ship ; also that it be controlled by a French directorate in Paris, which control must not be parted with unless by special consent, and that the Queensland- Government promise to give the ven ture exclusive landing rights for thirty years. The proposed cable is to form part of a scheme, but there is no promise or reference to for extension of the cable across the Pacific ocean. London, February -17. The scheme is adversey criticised here, as likely to prevent the construc tion of a British cable to Queensland across the Pacific.

Presbyterian General Assembly.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.J | ■ Wellington, February 17. The Assembly endorsed the recom mendations of the Committee in favtyr of local option and the promulgation of temperance principles. 'J he report on foreign missions showed great prosperity in the work of proselycism in New Hebrides and a^o expressed a hope that the resumption of Kanaka labor in Queensland would not lead to.abuses. ,

YfHE ASHBURTON GtJAHDIAN.' SATURDAY, -FEBRUARY U, 189,1.



The meeting to consider measures for relie to the Queensland sufferers to-day, was ad journed till Tuesday afternoon, the ministers to be asked to announce the meeting from their and the auctioneers at their sales, the ladies also to be asked to attend.



VI7 ESLEYAN Church, Baring Square. VV Preachers to-morrow—4l a.m. Rev. S. Lawry; 7 p.m. Mr J. E. Buchanan. 2 97 JOY OF HARVEST." PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. HARVEST Thanksgiving Services To-morrow. Morning, 11—God's two Harvests. Evening, 6.30—A modest but certain experience. Preacher—Ray. J. Cocker. Praise Meeting at 7.45. MON DAT—Free and Easy. Singing, Addresses, etc. Refreshments provided. 6d each. Church will be decorated for the occasion. 2 95



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR RACES, FEB. 22, 23, & 25. RETURN NIGHT TRAIN. RETURN Fares from Rakaia, 36s iirsb class, 25s second. AshburtorT, 32s and 22s 6d. Tickets issued February 20 to 24, available for return till March 4." A special night train for returning ex cursionists will I«M% Dunedin for Christ church at 9.45 p.m. on 25th inst. 2J92 BY ORDER.



J. T. FORD &■ 00. ; TINWALD YARDS. Jm TjIORD & CO. (in conjunc • I • JD tlon with Henry Zander) have received instructions from A. E. Peache, Esq., to Sell at the Tinwald Yards on TUESDAY NEXT, 21st Inst., The Undermentioned FIRST CLASS STORE SHEEP,— Halfbred WETHERS Q/"V/"\ Merino and Quarter-bacTt &\J\J WETHERS. The above are from the well-known Mount Somers Station flock, and are six and eight-tooth sheep, . It is guaranteed that there is not an old sheep cr a weak mouth in the lot. J. T. FORD & CO., 2§77 Auctioneers.



MR D- THOMAS. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY,"iiBKUAEY 23, .1893. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr G. P. Mil som, who is leaving the district, to sell by Public Auction the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FUR-NITUBE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Drawing-room Suite, Vasea, Washing Stands and Ware, Bedroom, Sitting room, Dining room, and Kitchen Furniture. Quantities of Nick nacks, and raapy other useful articles of, household furniture. Sivle at his Private Residence, WILLS STREET EAST, (without Reserve) Commencing,at 12 o'clock sharp. Open for Inspection from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from MONDAY next to date of Sal 9' DAVID THOMAS, 2§82 Auctioneer,



* " KEATING'S POWDER " destroy BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exteui^natjpg beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, }t ia perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," aa imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tina, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d each, by all chemists. The Osstow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nwiufootured by Autobroa nd. Co



Public NouceJ ASHBUIiTON TTORTICULTURAX SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW. ARCADE, SATUEDAY. FEBKUARY 18J| OPEN 1 "P.M. TILL 10 P.M. ADMISSION: Members By Ticket Non-Members ... Is Children 6d. R. LECHNKR, J57 Hon. Secretary.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHUROH. HARVEST FESTIVALS. THE OFFERTORIES ON SUNDAY NEXT, At both Services, will be given to the SUFFERERS Of the Queensl md Flood, " Freely ye^nave received, freely give." 2178 I HEREBY call a Public Meeting for the purpose of considering the question of affording relief to the sufferers from the Queensland floods, to be held at the Orange Hall, Burnett Street, on SATURDAY Next, the 18th inst, at 3 p.m. R. BIRD, Mayor. Ash urton, February 15, 1893. 2 72 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. is hereby aiven that the <_N owners of all Dogs, within tl.e Borough, unregistered for the current year, WILL BE PROSECUTED after the 28th FEBRUARY INST. By Order. CfIAS. E. FOOKS, Registi ar. Februarys, 1893. 214 NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEFA AND WARRIMO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THfS TRADE. WaRKIMOO, ~\\? ILLSailfor Sydneyand Melbourne, VV via Auckland, on FEBRUARY 22. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates. EINSEY & Co., Agents,, Christchurch and Lytteltoh. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER,



John Orr and Go. IMPORTERS. "TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by f»r the Largest ' and Bost Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton Gounty, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade.



Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a v\\ line of these Goods, In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO.-PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. i ■ WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &c. | WE have a very. Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, . COLZA, OLIVE, LAKD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. < 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch, JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE 4' PROVISION MERCHANTS.



CARD, . I Kites Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,— PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary fco PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburcon for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. 11. E. Bonnington, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON* "OEOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their.houses, are invited to call on Pickford A Undrill, AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW- Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu. Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restufted, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address — TANORED STREET, ; Nes Building Society.



W iiliain Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, Tf AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes/, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blosks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tentsand Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. .



"HAKVEST CHEQUES," WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO Craighead and Berryman. BECAUSE:—" We wan* Now Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and test ihe quality." * BECAUSE Craighead and Beervman have the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE ¥ou can always depend upon Crai«headand Berryman for "A GOOD FIT, •• FIRST CLASS WORK," " BEST VALUE,' and "SATISFACTION IN EVERY RE SPECT."' —SPECIAL. — Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure ... 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure 21sj CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCEED STREET, ASH BUB TON. S THE FOLLOWING LINES ARE NOW ON SALE AT SPECIAL LOW RATES:— Crewdson's and Horrockses' Calicoes Remnants of Summer Dresses Remains of Stock of Gloves A Large Lot of Short Length Linoleums to clear under cost JI'ST IMPORTED,— Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and Colors —ALSO NOW IN STOCK— A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHING, SHIRTS, TIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES IN ALL STYLES. MITCHELL & TURNER.



MR T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE, 10^ Acres Mount Somers District. AC\ Acres Alford Forest O A Acres, all in grass, with farm ■ house and other buildings. /ti^V/^ Acrap, plains land, good sheep *J\J\J country. Of) Acres, all improved, near a school. . An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold fit a reasonable price, as the owner is desirous of going to the JSorth Island. T. BULLOCK. ~^EF^HILLINGS~MJWARbT THE finder of a Brass Carriage Lamp Socket, lost yesterday, will receive above reward on returning same in good condition to office of this paper. 2 81 "~~~ A~CARDT ' MRS A. C. CLAKIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASH BURTON. , TERMS ON APPLICATION "mount somers~coal" MINES. I WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coal obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOB4CCONIBT NEW PREMISE*, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V M and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars ana Case, Is.



Temporary Premises OLD TOW-NT HALL (Next MR H. M. JONES.) ANDRW OKR U/ILL REMOVE his LARGE STOCK to the above Address on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd, For a FEW WEEKS during the REBUILDING of his Old Premises. Drapery, Clothing & Boots WILL BE SLAUGHTERED As the Space is Limited and NEW GOODS are now Landing. — —.o:— g^* Remember, Address, — ANDREW ORR, OLD TOWN HALL. P.S.—Mr Bairstow will still be found Upstairs in the same building.



W. 11. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON IN ■' TfEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. About 15 dozen GentsJ New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually 13. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Belts 6d, usually Is. A lot of Children's protty and fashionable Silk Hats and Bonnets 1h 6d, Is lid 2s 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 5s 6d, 6a 6d. New Ladieij Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s 6d. As "THE CORNER" will bo ready for occupation early in February, we must clear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we are offering tome wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADIES SHOULD OALL AND SEE. ~



Great Cheap Sale -OF— SUMADSR DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW OK. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRBAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W. ALCORIST & CO., EAST STREET.



THE PROPRIETORS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arrangements through the Agency of nEIIRH SIEPHEWiI BROS. MAHKEC HOUSE, for the introduction into the Ashburiou District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS ate a skilful combination of the Choicest Teas o China, India and Ceylon. THE TIGER BRANDS are the 6ret Blends introduced into the colony contain, ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylons with the rich strong Indians. Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. Every sensible and economical Housewife will give-these Teas a trial against her present mixture. Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. J. RATTRAY 6 SON, Dunedin, 2 65 Wholesale Agent*.



WILLIAM SPARROVT, V - . [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t j enable me to do Urn I have decided to charge Prices that haw neve- btet heard of in Aahbarton] : ' - . Come and See for Yourself NEWEST ' ' . ;■; Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings .■I • ITOTE THE^ADDRESS : fflß*" The Shop between J. Scaly and (Va ana H. C. Segers. KAU BTBBBT, ASHBtfBTON] Q 3(J



■■■■■■■■■■SBBSHfISSBSaSBSMMBSSSBBBMSSkt - CHRISTMAS, 1892. }. ; KKW GOODS SUITABLE FOB THE SEAFON. ; New Fruits, New Teas, . :! New Nuts, ; > New Penerved Gingers. New Prunes. . i • -.•*» ▲ WELL ASSORTED STOCK : 1 Glass, Chin*, Mid Ewthenware, Hollow* ware, Brushware and Light Ironmongery. ■ FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CJLBSON. STUDY HEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JP Dried Whole Meal is NoomaMMted by the faculty for its Dietetic tad Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 261b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGL, FARM, AND STATION. •■ , . JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cains, : etc. madewiththis Powder are Whoksosae and Digestive, and will not Sow, the , Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson * Co., TIMARU BOTFIX THK WKLL "KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to !>e the best remedy for the Bot Fly. Ono application a week raises » scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate tbe skin THE HORSE'S FRIENP. TDAOE'S No. 1 Horaa Oils. Sure our* JL for pprainH, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in hornets. PA(i E'S No. 2 Horse Oils Sore care -for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound* , Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Cherteey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. for Anhburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Saddler. For Meraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Prioe, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHiCRTSEF- CANTERBURY. tm . IH4YE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, • „■>--- i MOSOIF.L, RCSLTN, & KAI^POI TWEKD SUIT?, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FAOM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enabtaTnlrto sell at ~v LOWER PRICES THAN EVEBr- — ~ R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. * FISHING TACKLE. SEASOnTiB92-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons *nd friends that he has .■. just opened, ex Aorang^ A LARGE A WELL ASSORTED bTOCKOF :: . FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Abo, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKEt AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers* TTarry Frledlnnder, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, "' East Stieei, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred rIN ARIES a fair splendid singing birds left, & MANNING and GO. ( LIMITED. BREWERS Of Ttiß FAVORITE CHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND , KILDERKINS, m AT CHRISTCHUBCH BREWERY AND OF <• '■ » Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT , J THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, : TINWALD, AND ■..-;, HAILWAY HOTEL, \ WINSLOW.