the corner. He bad got the worse o liquor and did not go to bhe camp. H said he could not account for getting tips> as he had been drinking sherry and sof stuff all the time. Mrs- Nee handed th revolver to witness on the morning o' March 6. By Mr Hoban—Was informed on hi way to the hotel, to which he was coming in response to a message, that a. shot ha been fired in Rowse's hofcel. When ht reached the hotel he was told by severa persons that the tiring was an accident and when holding Nee was further tol< to be careful: that this was not drunken ness, but a fit. Mr Hoban shortly addressed the bench, pointing out that no malice of any kind had been shown, and ie had been verj clearly established by the evidence that the shooting had been accidental. Ser geant Moller had stated his willingness to give evidence of Nee's good character if required. The bench discharged the accused on the major charge ; but said that in regard to the drunkenness—notwithstanding the evidence of the men who swore to his sobriety—they were satisfied that Nee was drunk, and had been so all through. Mr Hoban contended that no evidence at all had been adduced of the intoxica^ fcion of Nee when he wt»nt into Rowse's hotel, and for the purposes of the Act none of the places where Nee was, ex cept the bar, was a public place. Nee was perfectly sober wnen he left his own hotel to go to Bowse's. The bench found Nee guilty of the second charge- drunk while in possession of firearms in a public place—and fined him £5, and 7s costs of Court. I

Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society.

ANNUAL MEETING. The eighteenth annual meeting of the shareholders of the Asbburton Permanent Building and Investment Society, was held yesterday afternoon at the Society's offices, Tancred Street. Present—Dr Trevor (in the chair), Messrs T. Bullock, W, Sb. G. Douglas, and J. Ward, (Directors); Messrs A. Harrison, Mori'z Fricdlander, A. P. Williamson and Stephens (shareholders). The following report was read: — The directors have pleasure in submitting to the shareholders their eighrepnth annual report". After allowing interest at seven per cent, on capital and investment shares, and writing off all ascertained losses, as well as the payment of *35 15a 9d for land tax, the profit and loss account shows a credit balance of £335 10s 9J, which your directors recommend to be appropriated as follows : — The payment of two per cent, upon "A " capital shares, adding the same percentage to the " B " investment shares, and carrying forward the balance of £88 16s 2d. The retiring direct6rs are Dr J. E. Trevor and Mr Joseph Ward who have offered them selves for re-election. The financial statement for the year ended January 31, 1893, showed receipts— subscriptions, £1657; redemption money, 18005 0s sd; interest, £3156 10.; 7d ; A capital shares and premuim, £630 ; deposits, £33,187 8s 4d, and sundries £271 6s 31. Disbursements—B. investment shares paid out, £2079 8s lOd; loans, 4-12,876 lls 8d ; deposits repaid a»d interest thereon, £28,930 8s lid; proflton A shares to January 31,1892, £100; interest on A shares, £652 8s lOd ; insurance premiums (recoverable), £66 2s lid; land tax, £35 15s 9d; management, office rent and. insurance, £451 Is 9d. The balance sheet showed a profit of £335 10s 9d, after paying seven per pent, to all share holders. The chairman in moving the adoption of the report spoke to the satisfactory dividend paid, nine per cent; also that having passed through th 9 depression with but s-nall losses, the business of the Society had steadily increased since 1889, the total amount of loans being £44,000 as against "£IB,OOO in that year ; ako the deposits from £10,000 in 1889, to £27,000 in 1893. He also stated that he agreed with the chairman of the Permanent Association, Christchurch, that the soundness of business is now assured by the directors taking more interest in the work by valuing the properties themselves, which has been the rule with this society for five years past. He referred also to the new building, pointing out that owiug to the increased business it was considered necessary to have a better office with strong room. He referred also to the Land Tax, which must eventually be paid by borrowers, they having to pay a higher rate of interest. Since this time last year 110 shares, fully paid up £10 A capital shares, had been issued at five per cent, premium; also £250 B investment, shares, at 5s per month per share. He re ferred also to the Savings Bank deposit business, pointing out chat interest was paid from the day the money was paid in until it was withdrawn, and wondered more of these accounts were not opened. He also referred to the Manager, stating that the steady increase of business was in a great measure due to the excellent manner in which the business of the society was conducted by the Manager, Mr Stephens. Mr Bullock secbnded the adoption of the reoort, agreeing that it was a most satisfac tory one, the dividend of 9 per cent being sufficient to satisfy all. Speaking in refer ence to the B investment shares, he pointed out what a capital investment it was for persons of small incomes, one great advant age being that these shares can at any time be withdrawn with interest up to the end of the month previous to that in which the shares are withdrawn. He also wished to refer to the Manager, and considered much of the success of the society was due to the willingness of the Manager to answer all questions in reference to the society, and the excellent manner in which Mr Stephens did his work. Mr Harrison spoke to the motion, stating how satisfactory he considered the report. The report and balance-sheet as read was adopted unanimously. The next business was the election of directors. Mr Douglas moved, and Mr Friedlander seconded, the re-election of Dr Trevor. Mr Bullock moved, and Mr Harrison seconded, the re-election of Mr Joseph Ward, Both these gentlemen were unanimously Dr Trevor thanked tho shareholders for his re-election. In times past the society had its troublous times, but now every clung went oh so satisfactorily that it was a pleasure to participate in the work of management. Mr Ward also thanked the meeting for his re-election. He had been a director since he joined the society, the first or second year of its existence. He had always taken a great interest in the society and always would do so as long as he was connected with it. , . L . Mr Harrison moved, with great pleasure, a vote of thanks to the Directors and Manager, and congratulated them on the success of their efforts in directing the affairs of the society. He regretted that more shareholders did not attend the annual meeting to hear the statements and explana tions of the directors. It was, however, probab'y a sign that they were quite satisfied with the way things were going on, Mr Fricdtander seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously, and the Chairman and Mr Stephens, manager, ac knowledged the resolution. Mr Stephens expressed his pleasure at all times to give information, and his opinion that next year an even better balance-sheet would be sub- | mitted co members. The loans made durirg the last year bad been made at a higher rate of interest than that which ruled during the PrjTvote of ihanks to the auditors, Messrs J W. Twentyman and John G. Restell, Was proposed by Mr F,riedlaiider, seconded By Mr Douglas, spoken to by tlje Chairman, arid carried. " ~x Mr Douglas pointed out that one ot the best points in the position of the society was the tact that the only properties now cm th~e hands of the members were thejae on the quarter acre section on which the offices are situated. . The usual compliment to the (Jhairman Goacluded the nroceediugs.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The usual moating of the Aphburto Borough Council was hoid last night. All tht numbers were pre- ni except 0 Flower, for whose absence an apology wa tendered by Cr Duncan. FINANCE. _ The Mayor reported the debit balanc at the Bank as standing at £1053 10s 7c. and the income received from all source since last meeting had been £37 ss. CORRESPONDENCE. The Paymaster-General wrote, notify ing piyment to Borough account of £2 19s 6d, fines, tees, etc, collected durin, the quarter ended December 31 in Ash burton R.M. Court. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote stating that no funds were available for clearing gorse off unsold Government sections in the riverbed, but would maku an effort te offer them for sale as soon a., i possible so as to obtain an occupier who would be responsible for the clearing.— The matter was left in the Mayor's hands to endeavor to get the sections vested in the borough. The Cemetery Board wrote, asking that the road dividing the old cemetery grounds be closed.—The Council had no power to cloae any of the roads within the borough. ASPHALTING. Leave was granted to Mr George Cole maw to have asphalt laid in .East and Tancred streets, in front of Mr Collier's, shop.—The application was granted. WILMAM STREET CHANNELLING. Mr W. B. Denshire wrote, complaining of having been overcharged in regard to the channelling of William street, lie had been charged £11 17s 6d for thi channelling, and while willing to pay ;■ portion of the cost of the chaanelling ii. front of his cwn property, felt that ht ought not be called upon to pay for chan nelling in front of another man's pro perty, Discussion took place on the subject, in the course of which it was stated that the channelling was done for Mr Denshires benefit, at his request, and on the under standing that he would pay for it. But tor the special circumstances of the cast the work would not have been done fo= years. it was decided to adhere to thu original agreement. STREET LIGHTING. The Gas Company wrote, offeiing to light the streets of the town for three years on the following terms. —The same conditions as the previous contract, for duration of light; but for an extension of two months' lighting in the year, from January 22 to November 23, the cost would be £4 18s 6d per lamp ; with the addition of two days only in the months of May, June, and .July- £4 15s per lamp. The old contract was for lighting from February 22 to October 22, from sundown each evening till eleven o'clock, with the exception of seven days before and after full moon, and the price was £4 12s 6d. The Company now offered to light on the old conditions for £4 10s 6d per lamp, with the extra cost for extra service as above stated. The matter was referred to the Lighting Committee to re port at next meeting. LIBRARY' The Library Committee reported as follows : — Books for Circulating Library.—Seeing that the total receipts from the library amount to £66 per annum, allowing tor £49 (interest on £700 invested with the Council on taking over the library), and £17 members' subscriptions, and that the expenditure upon tho reading room amounts to £42 approximately per annum, your Committee would reeemmend that the balance, about £25, should be ex pended >n the purchase of new books and in replacing oM ones, -i'our Com mittee are of opinion that thid money should be expended annually in the pur chass ot books, and should this be carried out thera is little doubt that in a very shoit time the circulating library will well repay tho Cout.cil for the outlay. Accommodation for Books.—lour Com mittee find that the present arrangement of the bocks in the clerk's office causes n>ufth complaint from the subscribers, and this is also made the reason why so few persons subscribe. As the books are now placed numbers are precluded from hand ling the book* except through the libra rian, and are compelled to select from a catalogue. Your Committee are very •strongly of opinion that some alternative should be made in this respect, and would specially urge the Council that the books be so arranged that .subscribers can have access to them and select works for them selves without the mediation of the librarian. The Committee would there fore recommend the Council to request the engineer to report on the best method of arranging the shelving so that this ob ject may be gained. Holies for Changing Books.—Your Committee recommend that the evening hours for changing books be altered from Saturday to Wednesday in accordance with the notice of motion that has been given by Cr Paul, the Chairman of this Committee, and should this be adopted that the alteration be duly advertised. Stolen Periodicals.—lt has been re ported to your Committee that several of the magazines have from time to time been stolen from the table in the reading room, and authority has been snivel* to have notices printed cautioning persons against this despicable practice. The first clause was passed with two dissentients. Home opposition was of fered to the suggestion in clause 2 of al lowing promiscuous handling of the books, bu^ it two was carried, a3 were also the remaining clauses, and the whole report was adopted, and at a subsequent period of the meeting Cr Paul's motion, referred to in the report, was carried. FIRE BIUGADE. The namea of Messr William Kidd and James Dorm were a^ded to the list of members of the Fire Brigade. The Fire Brigade reported as follows : The annual inspection of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Thursday last, when there was a large at tendance, eighteen members being pre sent. The men presented a very smart appearance, the uniforms and accoutre ments being kept in excellent order. The whole of the brigade plant was also in spected and seems to bo in very good condition, and when the manual engine has been overhauled and repaired the whole plant, will be.in thorough working order. The Council is to be congratulated on having so strong a brigade as it now has, and the borough on possessing so complete a fire prevjin/ion plant. Your Qonlmittee would call special attention to the accommodation at the engine shed for the brigade plant, and would strong'y urge the necessity of making some im provement. At present the shed in which the steamer is kept is nnlined, and therefore is not only not dust proof, but also subject to varying temperatures to the detriment and possible injury of the engine. The present accommodation also is quite insufficient for the large quantity of the brigade's plant, and causes it to lm crowded together, and some of it to be very inconveniently situated. Additional room is urgently needed for the practical working of the plant, ami your Commit tee would very strongly impress upon the Council the necessity of increasing it. The report was adopted, an estimate of what was required to be obtained. . ENGINEERS* REPORT. The Engineers' report was read as unlcr '.— Concrete Channelling.—The contractors have just upon completed the lengths of channelling determined on by the Council. It would be advisable to have some street i angles done on theAlford Forest Road, in order to bring the water down the upper part pf JJurnefct Street, «n,d. near

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AMD FOREIGN

(PJSK PKESS ASSOCIATION.) I

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.

London, March 12. Wales beat Ireland in the interna tional football match.

THE BOSTON FIRE.

Washington, March 12. , At Boston the fire destroyed a square of extensive warehouses, including Singer's sewing machine depot, also the United States Hotel. It was caused by an explosion of fireworks. A panic was created, and the workpeople jumped from the windows.

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Paris, March 13. A.t the trial of the directors of the Panama Canal Company for bribery M. Targe, Minister of the Interior in 1887, gave evidence that Ferdinaud de Lesseps vigorously threatened the Government with the aid of the press unless the Panama lottery loan was sanctioned. M. Saindury, the Chief of Police, has resigned. It is hoped that M. Bourgeois will reconsider his intention of resigning his portfolio ; meanwhile M. Deville is acting as Minister of Justice. There is no political crisis.

AUSTRALIAN.

POLITICAL. Brisbane, March 13. Sir Samuel Griffith has resigned, and Mr H. M. Nelson is forming a Cabinet Sydney, March 14. Mr Ferguson, proprietor of the Cumberland " Times," who was com mitted for trial on a charge of libelliog a number of members of the Legisla tive Assembly, has been fined £80 and ordered to find sureties for good be haviour for three years. WHOLESALE SWINDLING. Twelve persons, including Sidney Stewart, solicitor, have been arrested on a charge of wholesale swindling of business people. The swindles were very cleverly planned, and the public victimised to the extent of fully £5000.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, March 13. In a tew days the telegraph forms as well as the stampa will be issued with advertisements on the back. The Hinemoa, on her way back from Manukau, searched Gvnnet Island for traces of the barque Gowanburn, but without success.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME ANDJOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Beceived M»rch 14,1125 a.m.) MR GLADSTONE'S HEALTH. London, March 13. , Mr Gladstone is suffering from an attack of influenza, and some anxiety is felt as to his condition.

Wesleyan Conference.

_—_—» IJSK PRESS ASSOCIATION. Dctnedin, March 14. In the final draft of stations the Rev Mr Gray 13 removed from Willowby to New Plymouth ; the Rev Mr Abernethy from Gore to Willowby, The Conference closes on Tuesday.

COMMERCIAL.

[fek prkss association.] London, March 12. ! The Greymouth—Point Elizabeth Rail way and Coal Company has been | registered with a capital of £200,000 The present issue of £155,000 will be largely underwritten. Messrs Berry, Barclay and Co. tele graph under date London, March 10: — Quotation for 10,000 to 12,000 quarters jSr>. 1 Standard Californian wheat, off coast, 29s per 5001b. Market continues drooping. Tallow, medium mutton, 335; beef, 31s. Money ia firmer, and three months" bills are quoted at If per cent. There is considerable activity in the 1 wool market, and since the close of last sales 4000 bales have been disposed of privately. Prices are slightly firmer than the closing rates. The arrivals up to date total 220,6.00 bales, of which 70,000 bales were sent forward direct to the manufac turing district. The English wheat market is declining, the Continental is lifeless, and the Ameri can dull. An Australian cargo of wheat, prompt delivery, was sold at 30s. There is a steady demand for factory made butter. It is expected that the prices for in-coming shipments will be reduced. The New Zealand Ijoan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have roceiyed the following cable message, vender date London, March TO :— Frozeh Meat—Mutton market firmer ; Canterbury mutton is worth 4|d per lb. Other quotations unchanged since last telegram (last quotations were Wellington mutton 4d per lb). Lamb market quiet. Brime New Zealand lambs are worth per carcase (Jd Vov

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

• — THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

THE ARMY AND NAVY.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, March 12. Lord Salisbury, replying to the Irish commercial deputation, said that .Mr Gladstone did not want publicity given to their views, and he advised them to insist on the Premier seeing them There are signs of a Conservative revival. Lord Churchill has issued a mani festo asserting that Irish autonomy means the rule of Rome; that the danger is appalling; and that the malice of the Radicals exceeds that of the Prince of Darkness. The Belfast press stale that an Eng lish firm refused to supply Ulster with 100,000 Martini rifles. Lord Brassey, speaking in the House of Lords, said that it was essential that the navy should equal that of Prance and Russia combined. He urged the immediate construction of rapid cruisers of the Rurik type, in stead of unwieldy vessels costing mil lions. Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty, said that experts gave ccn trary advice, and were in favor of giv ing endurance superior consideration. In discussing the Army estimates in the Hovs3 of Commons, Sir Charles Dilke said that £20,000,000 per annum were spent on the ar my at Home, and it would be impossible to mobilize it under a fortnight; whie the other Powers could perform a similar opera tions with vastly larger numbers of men to move, in four days. Mr Balfour told a deputation that Home Rule meant bankruptcy, and that Mr Gladstone was too wise to discuss the question with them. London, M-ich 13. Mr Gladstone declined to receive the Belfast deputation on the grounds that the meeting which it represented passed a resolution threatening to re sist the Home Rule Bill. The Unionists' agitation against au tonomy for Ireland is increasing. The pian of campaign is being re vived on the Templemore estates in Wexford. In the House of Commons, in discus ing the Army estimates, the Hon H. Campbell-Bannerman, Secretary for War, stated that the Government had decided to abolish the army corps system and substitute a force of 200,000 men to be in constant readi ness for little wars, (Received March 14, 11.25 p.m.) London, March 13. Money is being abundantly sub scribed to resist Home R,ule, and the agitation is increasing. The proposal to hold a great anti- Home Rule meeting in Ulster Hall in April has been abandoned. The pro posal was mooted when it was ex pected the gathering would be attended by 10,000 Ulster men; as only 700 could come it was decided not to hold the meeting. (Received March 14, 12.50 p.m.) London, March 14. Yielding to pressure from the Opposition, the Government has post poned the second reading of the Home Rule Bill till after Easter.

THE FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA.

QUEENSLAND EELIEF FUND.

The following additional subscriptions have been received by the Mayor : —

THE ASHBCRTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, ftiARCH J4, 1893.



Previously acknowledged £215 16 8 M. Sbitt 110 Winchmore and Braemar em ployees, per M. Stitt ... 3 0 0

Total ... ... ...£219 7 8



The Onhlow Biscuit. The latest and moat delicate biscuit inonufastured by AulsebrookundCo.



:he Old Men's Hume. The Works Com mittee are in f. vor of the work being "one. The rep.-iiis of the old cha'weHin. have been put in hand. The Labor gang have been engaged v watering streets, carting shingle f<> repairs, cleaning side channels, and cart ing rubbish, grubbing gorse on reserves, repairing traffic bridge, culverts etc., attending to water supply and sundry maintenance work. The Works Committee have,prepared asthmtes of receipts and expenditure foi the ensuing year, and beg to submit th< same for your consideration. The reporr was adopted. THE ESTIMATES. The estimates for the year were sub mitted, and adopted. RATE. The usual notice w a ordered to b given to strike and levy a rate for thi incoming yeai. lIOENSE. A petroleum license was granted to Miles and Co. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £75 lla 5d were passed for payment. The Council then sat as a Domain Board, but the business was only formal, and the Board adjourned.



Entertainments. " COICERT IN AIV OF THE r^ o;n vuvt ochool, ASHBURTON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FBIDAY, MAKCH 17, 1893. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture — "Elodie" — Ashburton Or chestral Society. Song— "The Wearin 1 o' the Green"— , Mr Higgins. Sopg—Mrs Miiller. Pianoforte Solo— "SavourneenDeelish" — Mrs Donald McLean. Song—"KateO'Shane"—MrsP. Williams. Dance— " Irish Jig "—Mr O'Loiighlin. Pianoforte duet—"lrish Airs"—Miss Sutherland and Miss McCorraick. Vocal duet— 1* O'er the Hill, O'er the Dale " —Misses Butler, Dance—lrish Hornpipe—Mr D Brick. «ong—"Father O'Flynn :> —Mr F. Henry. InTRUVAIj FIPTKEN MINUTJJS. Past II Intermesso —" Road to Moscow " (sleigh ride) —Ashburton Orchestral Society. Song—" Off to Philadelphia "—Mr P. Williams. Pianosolo —Selection Irish Dance Music — Mrs Donald McLean. Duet—"Tf-.e Elfin Call "—Mr and Mrs Flower. , Violin solo- -" St. Patrick's Day "—Mr G. Wood. ■: Song—"Taka me Home Btirney'"~Miss Butler' Highland Fling—Mr Donald WcLe:an. Pianoforte duet — " Qui Vive "—Miss Devane and Miss Sutherland. SSong- Mr MeGuinness. Irish Beel, God Save th^ Queen (Company). Musical Director ... Mr Horace Gates. Leader ... Mr C. Wood (Tirnaru). Pianisto ... Mrs A. C. Claridge. Hon. Secretary ... Mr W. Adams. 3*72 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, IN pursuance of tl,e ".Rating Act, • 1^78," p.ablic notice i,s hereby given that it is the intention of the Afahbyrton Borough Council at its next ordinar; njteting to be l^eld on MOIiOaY, the 27th day of Ma,rch, 1893, to strike a rate ®,f One Shilling in the Poond.on the total annual value of property within the Borough for the pei ied commencing on the Ist day of Jauuary and ending on the 31st day of December, 1893, such rate to be payable in one s,um at the Town Clerk's office, Baring Square Weft, Ash ! burton, on the lUth day of April, 18.93, and th&t t}ie Rate Book is now open for inspection. CHAS. JJ. FOOKS, Town Clerk, Borough Council Office, I Ashburfcon, March U, 1&93, 395



MR T. BULLOCK. =QO{\ JAc T.S. 777, Cox street. &Jh* U ±\J&» f or ba i e !lt the ft bcve figure. Capital building site, best side of the street. Liberal terms if tequired, viz., £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, _£>O^ Commodious Store in West c&UOm street, Rental required for the year—£3s. Apply to __ T^ BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—4 Sections number 17, 18, 19, 20 ; together with Cottage, Allen ton. Apply to I T. BULLOCK. NICE LITTLE PROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc Of\ Acres, conveniently situated, not "" far from the Waterton School, divided by well grown fences into pad docks, well watered. There is a Dwelling House of five rooms and other improve ments. Very desirable property for an industrious man. Easy terms. PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theii CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their oare for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, arid Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. ~ CLEARING '■ SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON Guns, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED. FROM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREECH AND MUZZLE LOADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PBICEb, BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridges, Shot, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES t ■ * • AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. WE ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Pa^erhanginga, Electro-Plated Ware, Tools, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter just opening. JOHN ORR & CO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS. COLBKANE AND So .f EUCAIOTTE Ex tract is the only genuine in the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating •11 competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidwey Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agent*-* Aabbtthtoh Drug Cqjifany.



Mr T. Bullock. . COTTAGE AND SECTION AT TREVORTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MARCH 18, At L 1.30 a.m. Part of Lots 37 and 38, fronting Willow street, just off the Beach road, and fronting the Presbyterian Manse property, on which is erected 9 cottage. This will be sold at a low figure and on easy terms. Inspection Invited. ".BULLOCK, 3 60 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 18. COTTAGE PROPERTY ATI INWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— T.S. 527, well situated on Graham's Road, Tinwald, on which is erected a Cottage, now in the occupation of Mr John Baker. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Sale at 11.30, T. BULLO'JK, 3*59 Auctioneer. MR JOHN G- RESELL IMPORTANT SALE OF PIGS. HINDS~SALE. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1893. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Lean, and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), have received instructions from various Clients to sell by Public Auction at the above yards, — On account of Mr McKoage — rrrv/y crossbred ewes (Cold {\J\J stream). 700 pIUMJjj FAT lambs -700 Forwaid sT-'ollE LAMBS. On account Mr John Withell— i p^f\ FAT and STORE P[GS. t) , \ BREEDING SOW-*. i r\t\ LINCOLN EWES. H. H. SECRET AN, Agent. 378 JOHN R. B^AND. Auctioneer. Mr D. Thomas PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. IMPORTANT CLEAKIJSG SALE. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Robert Clark, DROMORE, To Sell by Public Auction, osr FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1893, The Whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Consisting of HORSES AYRSHIRE CATTLE Two-Tooth and Crossbred EWES Crossbred LAMBS IMPLEMENTS ajnd SUNDRIES Rale at 12 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 3586 Ash burton. ~RAM AND EWE~FAIST" thursday7march 23, 1893. 1 SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the above fixture, over /iOn consisting of English and Border Leicester, Lrn coln, Shropshire, and South down Rams. Also a large number of Lines of good CROSSBRED AND MERINO EWES. D. THOMAS, 3§87 Ashburton. "sATTTroAYT^AROH 18, 1893, at BULLOCK'S ARCADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. QUANTITIES OF TIMBER, GALVANISED IRON, &c. MR D, THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction at tha Arcade on the above data, THE WHOLE OF THE BUILDING Lately occupied by Mr Andrew Orr, which has been taken to pieces for con vsnience of sale, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. The Building consists of Galvanised Iron, Doors, Sash Frames, Old Grates, Lead, Weather Boarding, Flooring, Match Lining, etc., etc. Sale to commence at 11.30 a.m. DAVID THOMAS, 3*61 Auctioneer. *. ir- -wumX i— j——a——w——————i CONVENT CONCERT. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. fT^HE final rehearsal will take place THIS EVJB7ISIIVG-, At 8 o'clock at the School of Music, Saunders' Buildings. W. ADAMS, 3 92 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. NOTICE is hereby given that on and after WEDNESDAY, March 15, inst., the Library will be open for the ex change of Books between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAYS, in stead of Saturdays as formerly, and I** tween the houra of 11 a.m. &ftd X p.m. daily. BY ORDER. Bgayoh 14, 1893. 3 94 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. PUBHC No tiee is hereby given that it is thf intention of the Tinwald Town Board at the monthly meeting of the Board to be held on FRIDAY, March 31, 1893, to make and levy a general rate of one halfpenny in the £, on the rateable value of the rateable property in the Tinwald ToW District, for the year commencing on the Ist day of April 1892, and ending on the 31st day of March 1893, payable in ons instalment on the third day of April 1893, and that the rate book is open for inspection, ac the offices of Messrs G. E. Fooks and Son, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. 0. E. FOOKS & SON Clerks to the Board. March 3rd, 1893, 3 81



Great Cheap Sale 4 . -OF SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GuODS, PRINTB, &c, N O W_ ON. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY ORFAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST ST R EST, . ——■— >* - ...» i" 1" William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS 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 Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop i ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Jftarquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. ■ Temporary Premises OLD TO W N HALL (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW OER TTAVING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton r —COME EABLY^— ANDREW OER.



STACK FIRES. I ■ *>* £25 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will give such information as will lead to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Siack Fires in any part of the Ashburton Oounty. DAVID THOMAS, 3*33 Ashburton. ADVANCE TINWALD. €. Hawkin* IS now Opening in his New Shop, a . very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BLANKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTES BOOTS ASD SHOES, AND ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, At Prices that challenge tbcse of any Draper in Ashburton or Christchurch. The Bootmaking Department is in charge of a first class workman, secured in order to make this branch of the busi ness a special feature. 3§l TVEtEfeDEN piANO /jOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND HANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1J62 t)EOPLE about to marry and furnish their houses, are invited to call on Pickford A Undrill, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. -NOW ON VIEW- Dining-room Suites in Rimn, Bedroom Suites in Rirau, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchense and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpels, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolibhed on the Premises. —Note the address— TANCRED STREET, Ne* Suiting Society.



I QUEENSLAND RELIEF FUND. A LL Persons h tying Subscription 1_ Lists in their possession, must send the same to His Worship the Mayor, - before THURSDAY NEXT, the 16th March inst., on which day the lists will be finally closed. The next meeting of the General Ccm* mittee will be held at the Borough Council Chambers/on FRIDAY, the 17th March inst., at 8 p.m. R. BIRD, Mayor. Ashburton, March 8, 1893. 3J47 steamT chaff cutting and crushing. (jTEORGE (JsBORNE Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher, with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis* faction. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald ; Or, GEORGE OSBORNE, 3*5 WUlowby. MOUKT SOMERS COAL ■ MINES. I WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Co^l 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 Hampton's TCIURNITURE TO"AREHOUSE, TANCRED STREEr, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOX Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers : Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasscs BRANCH BUSINESS, KAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT CROCKERY, AND FANC* GOODS.— **35 CHEtf>.



TUc Best T«sa JN CANTERBURY for the money, and froe from any exceqs of aatringency. COUNTESS 2S. iSK YOUR GROCEJIS