IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PEA JfßESfc) ASSOCIATION.

London, March 29. Mr Hogan, M.P., replying to the letter published by Mr Atnerly Jones in (< The Times," asserts that the land monopolists by bribery compelled the payment of members in the Victorian Parliament. In the House of Commons to-day, while the Estimates were under dis cussion, the members of the Opposition offered continued obstruction, where upon Mr Gladstone moved that the closure be applied, and the motion was carried by a majority of 119. London, March 31. Mr Gladstone, after a stormy debate, obtained a monoply of the time of the House for Government business after Easter. (Received April 1, 11 a.m.) London, March 31. Mr Morley, Secretary for Ireland, is making preparations for quartering five hundred troops in Dungannon, County Tyrone. The men will take up their quarters there in May. When the motion for the second reading of the Employers Liability Bill was being debated in the House of Commons the Government moved to have the cloture applied, but the {speaker to restrict the discus- Bion, and at midnight the debate was adjourned. The House of Commons has ad journed till Thursday next.

Tinwald Presbyterian Church.d

The annual tea meeting of the Tinwald Presbyterian congregation was held on Tuesday evening in the Tinwald hall, when there was a large gathering. The tables were presided over by Mesdames Sim and Ogaton, assisted by Misses Sim, Millichamp, and Woolley ; Mrs Blake, assisted by Misses Blake, Lewis, and Jones ; bachelor's table—Misses Mehany (3), Misses Ander&on (2). The tables were tastefully arranged and loaded with good things- The walls were decorated with flower wreaths and evergreens, and the Band of Hope banner. After tea an efficient choir, with some additions from sister churches, Mr H. Gates and his sister kindly assisting with violin and 'cello, took their places on the platform under the lead of Mr John Dunn. An thems were ably rendered during the evening, and reference was made by some of the speakers, to the excellence of the music. - Bey A. Blake, the chairman, apolo gised tor the absence of Rev. Mes3»"s Beattie and Todd. In speaking of true brotherhood, the Chairman said there were features of the present day work that were encouraging—increased co operation, increased care for the young, increasing desire to have intemperance, gambling, and Sabbath breaking put away, and the work of God appearing. There was provision made for this now as in Apostolic days, and congregations like individuals would be known by their fruits, . ... Rev Mr Farley gave an interesting account of his New Zealand history and call to the ministry. While he would care very little for any c«.use in a place as represented by an individual, ho would care a very great deal for a cause that promoted justice, and mercy* and personal religion. Ministers must be found progressing with ..the times or they would be left behind. Rev Mr Cocker in an interesting ad dress fcpoke of the true brotherhood that subsisted among Christians. Rev Mr Westbrooke (Sprinstburn) was introduced as having been the father of Primitive Methodism in the South Island. He said he had been in the district twenty years age, and con gratulated the township on the progress made. He would also congratulate the coß<*regation on the restored health of thoir Minister. The? had seen a good work during ths past year. He hoped it would be eclipsed by what they might see in the future. He went on to speak of the bright and beautiful world in which we Jived, and the many sources of pleasure opened up in the light, in flowers, and in music. Mr Sawle desired to join in congratu lation on another anniversary. He said religion should be carried into the walks of life to brighten the home. Referring to missions, he said he knew of five in one family who had gone to Africa to Work for Christ and hod died at their post. After the usual votes of thanks the very enjoyable meeting closed.

THE ASHBURTOtf GUJAUDtAJN i SATURDAY, APRIL i, 189(1.



|ADiH«aNe pt Civilisation. In the "North American Review " for December Dr Heury Smith Williams, Medical Superintendent of the Kanctau 8 Mands Hospital, and an authority on diseases of the brain, had an article on "General Paresis of the insane, which attracted wide and deserved attention, We quote its opening paragraph : Ot all diseases that menace the race, only a few are absolutely fatal. Indeed, there is but one common disease that in variably brings its victims speedily to the grave. This most ruthless of maladies is that terrible form of insanity, technically called general paresis or paretic demen tia, and known to the layman as *' soften ing of the brain." Its unvarying history entitles it to precedence over consump tion, cancet, Bright's disease ; in short, places it peerless in bad pre-eminence. And as if this were not enough, its malig nity is emphasized by the way in which it juggles with its victim before it extin-: guishes his life. It changes his person ality, dethrones reason, almost eliminates the mind, and steadily weakening the. body, leaves towards the last a mere skeletal, vegetative being scarce recognis able as the vestige of his tormer self; unknown, unfeeling, mindless; to his friends at once a tearful memory and a terrible objective presence. Finally death comes in a form horrible enough to be the fitting climax of so awful a disease. Paresis has numbered among its victims scores of eminent men. It does not strike down the clod, but the active, alert, nervously organised business man, author, actor, statesman, physician, journalist, &c. What is its cause % In a word, abuse of function ; over activity of the brain. Who among us does not know of a once brilliant intellect now periodically clouded, or, perchance, brought to an incurable condition by over work or abuse of certain fund ions. We do not wish to unnecessarily harrow up the feelings of the reader. What we desire is to point out the way of escape. When a m»n- feels that he is losing his grip of business, that his memory is fail ing him, that he tires easily, 'ihat his head aches, and tha*; he cannot eat and sleep well, it is high time to call a hale It is either a question of iess business, less self-gratification or softening of the brain and death. A. certain stage of the disease having been reached, death from paresis is just as certain as from an advanced c-*se of consumption. It is, therefore, the part of wisdom, that when a man realises that he is over-exerting himself, to put a break on his desires and begin intelligent treatment. Let him not foolishly report to stimulants, narcotics, dru^s, etc., which are but temporary ex pedients, bub to that which will put him on the road to permanent health. Such an aid is round in Warner's Safe Cmewnd Warner's Safe Nervine. Warner's Safe Cure will Relieve the engorged kidneys, aid digestion, and assist in making hnalthy blood, while Warner's Safe Nervine will bring rest and sleep to the k tired brain and nerves. Thousands have escaped the asylum and premature death by pursuing the course we have outlined, and we beg of you, reader, if so afflicted, that for your own sake, as well as the happiness of those who are near and dear to you, to be wise in time, and to-day begin tV.at course of living and resort to that help which will lead to a vigorous manhood, with faculties unimpared and .with years of usefulness in store. I



Mrs Margaret Corr has been committed for trial on a charge of setting fire to her house, Madras street north, Christchurch. It was insured in the "New Zealand office for £150.



Public Notices COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. ALL Rates Unpaid by April 30 next, will be sued for. By Order, J. C. BELL, 4 18 Clerk to the Board. IiOTOT^OMERs'CQAir™' W. & J. HARRIS HAVING bought the Lease of the Mount Somers Coal Mine, beg to announce that they are now prepared to supply the excellent fuel from the Mount Somers Coal measures in any quantity. They have appointed MR JAMES BAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all orders will be promptly attended to, In connection with the above JAMES BAKER, Timber Merchant, Havelock Street, solicits a share of public patron age, and is prepared to give prompt and careful attention to any orders for MOUNT SOMERS COAL that may be entrusted to him for execution. &



Tbje Best Bkmjcdy fob Inwoksmon— Norton's Camomile PiU» are confidently recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjectb Norton's Piixs, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation, and ■afe under any circumstances. bold in bottles, at 1« lid, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors thrnuehout the wAjtld. SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI^ EXTRACT There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract itAhe market now, produces of simple distillation f6rming crude resinous oik. In order that these crude oils may not be taken for Our Pure Volatile Eucb lVUti Extract, which is recognised by^the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure, origin as per information forwarded to w through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, ] W I? ta*Jr^ed by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and JubstanS, adherent to primary distillation $U dUlo'p the sanative qualities proper to the plant/ Sawder aim »on«s Kucalypti Extract, accordmg fcrofessor flr Lister, qf England, andi^c firs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, eto^, of America is the only extract corresponding to Stific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value, V All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentimes, which have, wneij used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions .£ commercial articles and are used for mechanical purposes only are discernible: T By their deficiency in pungent odour ' (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen). 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile axSearance, being reduced m specific SeSity though the presence of 3 their taste, the result of the contract tendency of resins and IfSfmide oils, or so «W^ extracts a ? e applied by. mistake A c W s^flt eroujy bronchitis, dipthem,. internal, i£ flammatione, dysentery, wounds, cc, the Consequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for n**e r r. «»a Sons*' XUuicalypti -t^x tract and get the old, well-tested and reliable preparation.— Sandhurst, Victoria,'



Mr T. Bullock. APRIL 8. ~" Four roomed Cottage with two brick Chimneys for sale for removal. \ /T R T BULLOCK has received in iVl structiona to sell- by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— A four roomed Cottage for removal as above ; at present on a section in Green Lane, near the East Belt. Particulars an application. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 40 (9 Auctioneer. HsilTTODA^APrafTs. To Faemeks, Dealers, and Others. 711 A°R Es< Til GOOD S^EEP FARM. Cjldstream District. MR T. BULIOCK has received in structions frota, the Ownbr to Sell by Public Auction at "the Arcade, on the 1 above date, BUSs 28642, 32899, 329^1, 33181, containing in all ¥1 1 A^res ■Eood 1* ! Situated about 5J miles from the Hinds Railway Station, Coldstream Dis trict lb is all fenced with hve fences, and divided into eight con venient siaed paddocks, well waOred, and nearly all in English masses. There is a Cottage, also . §255 Small*Woolshed, Sheep ySda, Ac, erected on the pro perty. 350 acres 350 Leasehold, near the above, haying about 3£ years to run. It is divided into three paddocks; about IUU acres in Turnips. Inspection p yited, .... Full particulars on application. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30. 4120 AuctiQa^eer.



I Tenders. j ~ ITIENDERS wanted for Roofing Window -*- Hotel. Particulars on premises. Tenders close SATURDAY, April 8. ! 3 209 ASHBURTON FOOTBALL CLUB. ' A Special General Meeting of the above Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY Evening, April 5, afe 8 p.m. to consider revision of rules. A General Meeting will immediately follow for the election of Captains, etc. G, CROMIE, 4 21 Hoa. Secy.



MR T. BULLOCK. < I?7qn cheap" property.-- Town fc'ection 804, Cox Street, on which is erected a square built Dwelling-house, of four rooms with , passage and scullery, shed "and email stable at back. Price as above. Very easy terms, viz., small cash deposit, balance by instalments, bearing interest at seven per cent per annum. * F T. BULLOCK.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. .. Train Alterations for Christchurch Races, April 3 and 4. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton, on April 3 and 4, will start at 5.15 p.m. and run 35 minutes later than timetable times to Rakaia in clusive, leaving Chertsey at 7,47 p.m. and arriving at Ashburton at 8.25. SPORTS AT ASHBURTON, EASTER MONDAY. THE 11.55 a.m. Train from Timaru to Ashburton will run on April 3 as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and will return from Ashburton to Timaru at 5.35 p.m., running one hour 45 minutes later than the times of the train on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ; No Goods Traffic on Good Friday. " 3+203 BY ORDER.



Friedlanderßros. CLEAR! n"g~Fal7e" AT CHERTSEt. WEDNESDAY^ APKIL 12, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS,, have received instructions from Mr Chaiues L. Haet, (who is giving up farming^ to sell at Auerion on his farm, Chertsey, the whole of his FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, ETC., Comprising, 6 Draught Horses 1 Trap Mare by JBlackwood Abdallah 1 Polled Angus Cow (in profit) Pedigree Breeding Sows and Boar 20 Pigs 10 Killing Sheep Massey Harris Binder (n9W) Five-leaf Harrows 1 Double-furrow Plough Portable Whare Cambridge Roller 1 Duncan Dray Dog Cart and Harness Avery Weighing Machine Household Furniture and a large quantity of Sundries. Luncheon Provided. Sale at twelve o'clock. No Reserve. It. FRTEDLANDER, Auctioneer. By kind permission of Mr Hart, extra entries will be received. 3*164



Public No < ices. BAPTIST CHURCH, ASHBURTON. \ pHE Kbv Thos. Spubgkon will hold a -■- week's Evangelistic Mission, com mencing MONDAY, April 9, in the Odd fellows' Hall. .For further particulars see hand bills. 4*B ANNUAL FORESPERS' SOCIAL.'" 'PO be held in the Orange Hall, I WEDNESDAY Evening, April 12. Refreshments provided, Double Tickets, 3s 6d ; extra lady's, Is, By order. 3 192 D. AMOS, Secretary. . TRESPASS NOTICE" ~~ ALL persons founi TRESPASSING on the Coldstrearn Estate, in pur suit of Game, WILL BE PROS ECU CJfiD. J206 JOHN STUDHOLME. TRESPASS NOTICR. A NY person found TRESPASSING UJ , in pursuit of Game, or otherwise, on the Westerfield Estate WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3J205 TODHUNTER & DOWDING. SCHOOLS EXHIBITION. THE Technical and Industrial Exhibi tion will be held on the reassem bling of tha Ashburton School After tha Midwinter holidays. 4t15 0. BRADDELL, Hon Sec. "^ ASHBURTON YiJDI)STRiAL~^ BUILDING SOCIETY. THE first fortnightly payments are due on TUESDAY, April 4, at my office, betwen 7 and 8.30 p.m. J. C. DUNCAN, 3 210 Secretary,, RIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. RASTER SUNDAY, April 2, 1893: Preacher Morning and Evening, Rev J, Cocker. Scholars' Service at 3 p.m. EASTER MONDAY, Public Tea in the Church from 4 to 7, after which the Popular Service of Song, " For Mother's Sake," will be rendered. Tickets for Tea and Service of Song, Is 6d ; Service of Song only, 6d. 3t109 A SHBURTON TjOMAIN. Easter Monday* TO START AT 12 NOON. BICYCLE RACES. A Race Every Ten Minutes. ALL THE CRACKS ARE HERE. Burnham Band in Attendance. Admission,.. "*,.. ... Is, 4|23 F. DENBY, Hon Sec. —R AKA IA- ODDFELLOWS' HALL, lIJMDAY WUXT. BAWEI, the Maori Musioal Evangelist, attired in Native Costume, conducts Gospel Meetings at 8.30 p.m. Everybody welcome. Sankey's Hymns. WAKANUI PRESBYTERIAN > CHURCH. ATE A -MEETING in aid of the Church Organ Fund, will be held in the 'WA&A^O; MAIN SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, APBIL 5, 1893, Addresses will be given by several Ministers. Music by Church Choir and Friends, Tickets, 2a each. 3*208 BT, STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. i EASTER SUNDAY. 8.30 a.m,, Early Celebration; 11 a.m., Matins and Holy Communion ; 3 p.m., Children's Service ; 6.30 p.m., Evensong" i It is hoped that all Communicants who i ai-e not hindered by bodily infirmity or ' necessary duties will bo present either at I the Early Celebration of the t^oly Com munion at 8.30 a,m., or at the later service, Annual Parish Meeting ay P-m- on TUESDAY, April U, Schoolroom. All mewbeca of the Congregation, women as Well'as men, are invited. V' THOMAS A. HAMILTON, 3J189



Mr D, Thomas IMPORTANT CLEABING SALE, DROMORE. FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Robert Clarke, DRGMORE, To Hold a Clearing Sale as above, of the Whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK As follows, viz.— f\f\f\ Fitst Cross Two-toofch EWES; vl v/vf a very grand line 800 Second Cr? ss LAMB>S I f\Q First Cross LAMBS 7> Ayrshire C'JWS (calved), 1 '■* Springer, and 1 Bull T/» Draught HORSES, as a lo* -*-\i th e ot-st in the district Q Light HORSES, and 2 Ponies Buggy, Horse, and Harness, Horse.'Harness, and Express. 16 Sets Harness, 16 Horse Covers, 2 Sets Four-leaf Harrows, 3 Drays and Frames, 2 Three-furrow Ploughs, 17 Coulter Duncan Drill, Cam bridge Roller, 26 inch ring Broadcast Seed Sower, with Canis ters and Chain Harrows complete ; 2 McCormick Steel Binders, and a large quantity of Tools and Sundries. ALSO,—ABOUT A f\f\ Acres for one Crop. ALSO,— Kf\ f\ Acres Grass Land for two years . Luncheon Provided. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 3g170 Ashburton SPECIAL EJSTBIES. TINWALD. TUESDAY, APBIL 4, 1893. T SHALL have at the above fixture— On Account E. Or. Wright, Esq., <400 Sound Mouth MERINO EWE^ O(\f\ Two-Tooth HALFBRED EWEP, On Account of Mr Josephs, 700 Sound Moufch MBRINO EWBS» Qn account of various Clients, -* Kf\ i \ Balmoral Merino EWES, ltivv/ sound mouth B<atfou":-booth OROSSBKHSDS 9Q/ \ Fat CRO3SBREDS Also on account of Mr A. J. Huston, ■>- "I First class springing HEIFER <y Head prime fat CATTLE —Also— Fat and Store SHEftP, CATTLE and . PIQS, 3|2oJ____ D. THOMAS, 1 T HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP— tyAjClCl AcrßS on an^ °^ R*n§itat*» now occupied by Mr J. W. Sawle. S}/L*)A. Acres SinpJe Tree Estate. (\f\i) Acres on ris;ht bank of Rangi- OU4 tafca river, R.S. 25471. i)Kf\ Acres Timaru district, four &O 'J miles from Temuka, R.S. 10329 and 10338. ~i Ckft Acres ; twelve miles from Timaru X.VKJ k,s, ?3535 and 21545. ! D. THOMAS, 3 i4i Auctioneer. ~110 Acre Farm. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 60 Acres Land, situated between Chertsey and Dromore, being Lot 6, part of Reserve 264, on. the Main South Road. There is a House, Stable, and Qrchard, sheltered by Pines, on the land. 40 Acres are ready for Wheat, 5 acres in Stubble, balance newly laid down to Grass, DAYI.D THOMAS*, 41Q .. ' " Aucfcioniecir,



FCR I-ASTER ARTIST(C~DISPLAY OP EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT rtThe Corner." OUR Homo Buyers have sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure the best Goods at the Lowest Prices. Customers will have the full benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to be in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will find "THE CORNER" in closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choioe Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and ufltrimmed, Mantles, Cloaks, Sealette Jackets (some wuh most elegant I braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, &c., &c., all marked at prices that cannot be beaten in New Zealand. THE SHOW OF TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. We have bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF PRICE, and recommend them to special notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, Ac, in endless variety, ■* CLOTHING for Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Children, Lsdies, and Men—offered at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. . ,■> COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY ffIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H. "COLLIER, "The Corner."



Temporary Premises OLD TO W JST HALL ~ (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW ORR TTAVTNG REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING S4LE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ash burton, —COME EAELY. — ANDREW ORR.



NOW IS A CH&tfCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODsTnEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit; at a low price, go to the Ash burton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, ( Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, TANCUED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. THOS E. KILWOBTH, ENGINEER, ASHBURTON. MAKES Water Wheels for Pumping, Chaffcutting, etc. Makes Circular Saw Benches Makes Grain Cleaning Machines Make Grass Seed Separators Makes Flour Mill Machinery Makes any kind of Machinery Makes the A D Sack Truck Makes the Unbreakable Garden Seat Makes Brass and Gun Metal Castings Magnolia Metal for Journal Boxes. ALL KINDS 0? MACHINERY REPAIRED. Enquiries Solicited. Brooke's ~" Perfect Sheep Dip, NOW BEING USED AT THE HINDS PUBLIC DIP TTNDER the charge of Mr C. Little- VJ cett, who attends daily. The Secretary, Mr John McKeague, will supply accounts for dipping, and receive payment. Chertsey Public Dip.—Dipping every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Mr Peter Williams in charge. Brooke's Public Dip on railway reserve opposite Aahburton Saleyards.—Dipping every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Keys of the yards to be obtained at Mr Peter Williams residence, opposite corner 10 the Gas Works. Springburn Public Dip now in course of erection, will use Brooke's Perfect j Dip, manufactured by C, M. Brooke, Ash burton. Can also be obtained from Messrs D. THOMAS & J. G. RESTELL. Hampton's ■C>URNITURE VOTAREHOUSE, TANCRED SfREEr, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner s. TRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tirqa Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and T»biea. ! B,edjst«ad* Cheap Furniture | All Repairs. i Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mfewteasses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's^ GI^EAT AiS)RTMBNT OR CROCKERY, AND tfANC* GOODS, ---2^ cssvr,



STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. UEORGE OsBORNEi Bogs to announce that he is ; PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY | He uses Messrs Apdrews and Beaven's i best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis- 1 faction. Orders may be left with , MR GUDSELL, Tinwald; Or, GKORGE QSBORNE, 3*5 . Willowby. [A CARD]. ■ MRS A. C. CLMIIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEEMS ON APPLICATION. 3 2111 ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING ATHLETIC CLUB, ■DACE Tl| r EKTINO. EASTER~MONDAY. 23 Events. 220 Entries. ! £75 in Prizes. All the Champions are coming. ! Hay ward and Wilmot lowering records. Burnham Band in attendance. ! Admission On» Shilling. F. DENBY, ! 3*179 Hon. Sec. n stack f~tr £s. £25 Reward ££5 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will gne such information as will lead to the con- ' viction of any person wilfully causing , Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton Oounty. DAVID THOMAS *33 Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEFA AND WAftRIMOO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. j&firi^Mim WARRIMOO, WILL Sail for AVellington, 'Napier, Auckland, and Sydney, on i THURSDAY, APRIL S, : Not taking cargo for Napier. I Passengers and cargo at lowest rates KINSEY & Co., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton. \ Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER, fhcßeit tea [IS CANTERBURY for th« money, and i frwc from any exoess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. A9K YOyft QBOCIW^



KAIAPOI HOUSE 5 , ,f| IN THE FRONT RANK W I T,l| | Complete Stocks ■•?,;•-. I OF i LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS CARPETS 3 MATTINGB MATS | RUGS ! £ - ' '■;■-. 1 CURTAINS 8 MUSLINS , "_'■; 3 : BLANKETS SHKETINOS Houseliold lilnens and Faralsfclßff* A SPECIALTY. . ] MITCHELL and TURNER. A '■ 'KSeejsd ROBERT MURRAY* xj^k--; 1 .gjjfilgPl; Watcli and Clock j^J^^^S^ MAKER. ;^ OOl«D AND SILVERSMITH, *c., BAST STREET. IHAVB just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-elaa* . l'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wi'h the lane, stock already on; / land, enable? me to show a Variety cf Elegant Desipn* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, *o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other OEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS. Ac, ' Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents' Ac. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. WEW WI\T£R DR4PGRY. S. W. AICOBN & CO. ■4 ARE NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE VARIETY OF NSW GOODS ~ FOR THE SEASON. NEWEST STYLES IN MANTLES AND JACKETS. • NEWEST DESIGNS IN DRESS MATERIALS. LATEST NOVELTIBS IN LADIES 1 FELT AND STRAW HATS SPECIAL LINE OF SAMPLE HATS.—ONE OF EACH. anew «oods xsr every OEPARnauvf, Our new Goods for the Season being imported direct from the Manufacturers we are now enabled to give our Customers best value in Ath burton ; come aud prove it. Besides marking down our Stock at | very small profit,. In order to en ... courage Cash Trade, and to meet the weak harvest we have decided to give , one sHiLi/inc •vr ivitr Ptvvnnß cask. S- W» ALOORN & QO., East Stheet. UP TO DATE. > t T-HE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enable* us to give oonataßl 1 employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) In the district* proves that our Customers appreciate FIRST-OLAS* TAILORING AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cutter*, coupled with v the Best Skilled Labor, are observed in every Garment which bean our name. * Come and see our New Winter Goods, Comprising; the Lateso Styles in Suitings, Fancy. Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Real Dannockburns, West of England Trouserings, Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beaven, lleal Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. JE3T Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £310 a (cash) in a large vriaty of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. CRAIGHEAD~&~ BEBRYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of th« firm of Syarrow and R*rrymaiiy t Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Price* that have atnr beea heard of in Ashburton Gome and See,for Yourself NEWEST ■ ■ :*,j Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Saltings SOTB THE ADDRKSS (SB* The Shop between J. Sealyud (Vl an* H. C. Segers. • ; ; KAbI BTUEET, A^HBURTONj)