Katie Sutherland ; Mapping—Katie Suther land ; Arithmetic - Katie Sutherland; Algebra—Margaret McCormick; Euclid — Katie Sutherland ; Music (piano)— Margaret McCormick 1, E. Devane 2; (violin), Katie Sutherland 1, Mabel Hoult 2; Crayon Drawing— Margaret McCormick. Sixth Clans.-Christian Doctrine—Maiy Ellen Vincent; Sacred History—Mary Elltn Vincent; Grammar — Annie McDonnell; Parsing and Analysis—Ethel Kelly ; Com position Ethel Kelly; Geography—Maiy Ellen Vincent; Mapping—Efchel Kelly; Beading and Recitation Delia Nevin; Writing —Ethel Kelly ; English History- Ethel Kelly; Arithmetic-Et il Kelly; Algebra — Annie McDonnell; Sinking — Nellie Brophy; .Needlework—Mabel Hoult. Fifth Class,—Christian Doctrine—Agnes Tho-nas ; Sacred History—Agnes Thomas ; Irish History—Agnes Thomas; English History—Agnes Thomas; Grammar —Nina Kelly ; Letter Writing—Nellie Brophy ; Beading and Reuitaticn—Emily Leahy; Writing—Katie Rail; Arithmetic —Nina Kelly j Algebra—Mabel Hoult; Geography —Katie Rail; Mapping—Mabel Hoult. Fourth Class.—Christian Doctrine—Marie Bournique ; History — Mary O'Brien ; Grammar—Edith Millicbamp ; Reading and Recitation—Fannie Leahy; Writing—Ada Felton ; Arithmetic—Mary Dowling; Geo graphy— Mary O'Brien; Letter Writing- Ada Felton. Third Class.—Christian Doctrine—Mar garet Brick ; Reading—Annie O'Keefe; Grammar — Lizzie Brick; Geography — Margaret Brick; Arithmetic — Esther Devane ; Transcription—Esther Devane; Mental Arithmetic—Lizzie Brick. Second Ciass. — Christian Doctrine — Auasta&ia O'Brien ; Reading — Margaret Small; Spelling—Rose Moisbn ; Arithmetic —Auastasia O Brien ; Tables Anastasia ' O'Brien ; Transcription— Cissy O Riely. First Class—Christian Doctrine and Spelling.—Mary McKay ■ Reading aud- Transoription—Trefina Devane.

St. Patrick's parochial school. Sixth Class.—-Good Conduct — Lizzie Spring ; Christian Doctrine—Nellie l;oyle ; Sacred History— NeLie Doyle ; Irish His tory—Nellie Doyle ; English Hi3tory— Florence Dudson ; Grammar—Annie Cirro!; Parsing and Analysis—Florence Dudson ; Composition — Nellie Doyle ; Writing— Annie Carrol; Beading and Recitation — Nellie Doyle ; Arithmetic—Lizzie. Spring; Needlework—Lizzie Spring; Regular At- ; tendance—Florence Dudson. Fifth Class.—Christian Doctiine—Gertie Adams; Sacred History—Gertie Adams; Irish History—Rose Smithel; English His tory—Rose Smithel; Grammar—Gertie Adams ; Reading and Recitation --Gertie Adams; Arithmetic — K*tie O'Connor; General Progress—Mary Kane. Fourth Class.—Curistian Doctrine—Katie Mummery ; Irish History—Katie Mummery; English Histoiy—Minnie Kenny ; Grammar —Margaret Moran ; Writing—Nellie Nolan; Reading—Mary OLoughlin; Geography- Nellie Eden ; Arithmetic—Norah Spring ; General Progress— Hanna Bryant; Mental Arithmetic—Mary Twomey. Third Class.—Christian Doctrine —Minnie Moran ; Reading—MaryMah'ony; Grammar —Katie Carro l; Geography—Nellie Madden; English History—Maud Brankin ; Arith metic—Mary O'Connor; Writing—Katie Carrol; Needlework—Mary Carey. Second Class. -Reading and Spelling— Nellie, Kane; Writing—Frances Hicks ; Grammar—Katie Dineen; Arithmetic— Mabel Dudson; Geography—Jane Earn shaw ; General Progress—MargaretM'Girr. First Class.—Christian Doctrine —Catherine Mahony ; Reading — Nellie Moriarty ; Writing — Nellie Spring ; Arithmetic— Anastasia Kane; Geography—Annie Nelan; Spelling—Florence Hicks; General Progress —Minnie Bowden.

THE FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA.

[per press association.] «

(Received March 2, 10.40 a.m.) London; March 1. £2000 more has been cabled for the Queensland Relief Fund. (Receivsct March 1, 12.15 p.m.) Brisbane, March 2. The relief fund has reached £30,000.

Wellington, March 2. The Wellington City Council fund amounts to £268.

At a meeting on Wednesday, of the Titnaru Queensland Relief Fund cony mitfcee, it was reported (hat the sum of £370 lls 5d had been lodged in cash in the Bank, and that contributions in flour, wheat, etc., had been received amounting to £30 10s, total, £409 la sd. It was decided to cable £370 to Brisbane forth with. A meeting of the Christeburch Executive of the Queensland Relief Fund to-day reported that probably £1000 would be raised, and resolved to cable £250 to the mayor of Brisbane at once, and expand the balance in the purchase of produce, clothing, etc

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray. R.M.) Police Cases.—An old man named Smith was charged with vagrancy and re manded, as he would probably be sent to the Old Men's Home.—Mary Petty, charged with drunkenness and using bad language at the Ashburton railway sta tion, was convicted and sentenced to seven days on each charge, to run con currently. Civil Cases.—Ashburton Publishing Company v Harry Francis, £3 15s 6d ; iudgment for amount claimed and costs. P. M. Jones v Wm. Stewart, £1 10s ; judgment for amount aud costs. Flora Black yE. Price,' cjaim £0 is* 6d. Mr puthbertson for plaintiff. Judgment for amount claimed and costs..

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PEE PJREBS ASSOCIATION,] Itew Plynionth Harbor. New Plymouth, March 2. A meeting convened by the Mayor was held last night to take into consideration matters relating to the harbor, and was largely attended. A resolu'ion was passed appointing a provisional pommit- Le fqr the purpose of raising funds to be devoted to the pernianenfc protection of the Mew Elyniouth breakwater, and that the committee pall' » meeting of sub? soribersfor the Jaurpose of appointing a permanent eommifcte<* for taking control of the disposal of such funds and making arrangements therewith, A large amount was subscribed in the room. Waier»ii*nt». Patba, March 2. Three wafcersptfuts were seen in tho offing about a quarter to eight this morn ing. One struck the land near the south end of the town and took a north-easterly course, doing considerable damage. It unroofed three houses and several sheds, the debris of one house being carried a quarter of a mile away before falling. Tfc« ll«W*nt Kwi*ili«|uali« kl ' ■* '.-i *■'■ Wellinoton, March 2. The damage to chimneys and plaster at Government buildingi-r^elson, will cost pe.arly £200 to repair: I'he Public Tr49t (%!9 h»8 taken oyer the JJaitangafA fund, transferred to ft by statute of last session. The amount is £10,500. Political. . The Liberal Association held a social gathering last night, at which Messrs Beeves and Seddon spoke. The former said the Government would have the largest surplus ever seen in New Zealand, and warned the party to be OMeful.in/ selecting candidates; ,>Mr Seddon .depre: tatoa' any I 'attempt; to'Sset' the ■ country j»ga]nstthQtow», '■

COMMERCIAL.

BBK PKESS ASSOCIATION.

LoviMis, February 28. The share capital of the Land Jompany of Australasia held in Great Britain ampuube to £262,000, and debentures to £195,000. At a meetiug of the creditors of the English and Australian Mortgage Bank the 'Receiver said that he expected the assets to realise 9i 8d in the £. The question of a criminal prosecution whs not discussed, ponding the trial of the Mercantile Bink directors. It was doubted whether civil process would he successful. Mr C. Stewart was re-elected Official Receiver. At a meeting of the shareholders of the New Zesland Mortgage and Investment Company the chairman said that it had been ascertained fchafc there would be no need to wind up. Land was improving. (Received March 2, 15 p.m.) London, March 1. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,284,000 quarters, and for the Continent 712,000 quarters- Bank of New Zealand shares, new issue, are quoted at £8/ The money market is declining owing to a plentiful supply in the open market, Dunedin lambs, ex Elderslie, »re selling at 6|d per lb, and "Melbourne lamb by the same vessel at 4d, The wool market is fii in. Sydney, March 2. At the wool Hales prices were firm. Inferior faulty sorts predominated. Greasy wools brough 17fd to Bf3 ; scourer! from Is 4il to Is! 6d.

NEW ZEALAND WOOL SALES.

The following statement, showing the oro'/ress of New Zealand wool sales up to February 28, 1893, has bsen mipplied by th>s New Zealand Loan at«d Mercantile A"o.icy Company, Limited : ~

Addington Stock Market.

• Ghpistchurch, March 1. The Addington market pri'>r to the ! annual ra'Tri fair is always a heavy one, and to-day's was no exception to the rule, There was a large attendance, including -visitors from oiher parts of the colony. Tiie weather was beautiful. Store Sheep—The sale was by far the largesb this season ; 8000 or 9000 being yarded. For good sorts of young, cross breds of both sexes ■t* brisk demand existed, and nearly all lines were sold at recent rates, up to 14a beinp given for mixed sexes. The demand for good kinds of cress or halfbred ewes up to sound mouth was excellent, some of the latter realising up to 15*. Lines of good cross bred lambs sold fairly well, though there was not the keen demand for them that has prevailed recently; prices ranged from 8s 9d to 13s, the latter for export. Aged crossbred ewes niec with purchnaers in small lots. Prices were easier, and ranged from 6s 9d to '9s 7d. The demand for merino ewes and wethers was not active. Fat Lamb3—-From lls 6'l to 13s 9d was the price given for the best lambs for ex port. The demand was good all through for this class, but in the sale of unfinished lambs prices were easier, - ' , Fat Sheep—The s-ile was dull at first, but the 6000 offered met with a fair sale equal to late fates. The demand for best crossbred wethers and maiden ewes for export was moderate, except in-the case of some very prime lots at 163 to 17s, James Little's Alandale half breds realising 16s 6d to 18s 3d -the highest price this season. Lighter sorts sold from 13s to 15s 6d i dry crcssbreds ewes from 12 i to 15s 6d ; a few nice merino wetheri from 10a to 13s 3d ; second raters were dull of t sale. Fat Cattle — A small' entry was speedily disposed of. Good steers and heifers were in dtmund from £6 os to £7 15s for the former, £5 103 to £617<6d for the latter. Only a few cowa were offered and sold well in proportion. Stoke Cattle—The sale< wis fairly representative, though not large. Year* j lings brought 30a to 355, two-year-old heifers £3 3s, cows at current rates. The demand for dairy cows in profit and springing was very keen. j v- 1- Pigs—2oo porkers and baconers sold at prices quite equal to recent,quotations, both averaging 4d per lb ; stores and weaners were actively enquired after.

Ashburton Markets.

MESSRS MILES AND CO., LIMITED. Messrs Miles and Company report on the weekly stock sale, held at the Ashburton yards, on Tuesdaj February 28 :— Quite a busy time was., experienced at this fixture, entries of sheep crowding in from daylight until after the sale commenced, and the availableyards beingovertaxed extra pens had to be provided. In sheep the totals were 19,147, in cattle 54 head, and 11 pigs. An unusually large audience was present, but buyers, in view of the heavy entry of sheep, acted with hesitation, and the sale was somewhat dragging throughout. The sheep market was largely' supplied with medium, and inferiqr descriptions, which met aqnieter demand and lower rates, Butchers' sheep and stock for freezing were oniy moderately represented, and several good lines sold satisfactorily, realising a »hade better values than prevailed at last Tinwald market. Good quality lambs were slightly lower in value, whilst second rate lots and also merino wethers were decidedly reduced in price with slack demand. With more of the recent welcome rain values will no d(jubt return to their former ievel, as large num bers of pastoraiists and farmer* are now in quest of sheep. We obtained 16s for a good line of freezing crossbreds, othgr lots selling down to }4ssd. j Pat lambs madi up to 12s Id, two-toOths to }4s, fat merinoWes up t0'7.8 3d, Six antf eight-tooth crossbred ewes for breeding realised from 12s to 15s Id, stofe lambs were sold from 8s s'd to jOs Qd, Qur sales were 2^ crossbred ewes at 10a 3d, 30 fat crossbreds at 13s 7d, 138. fat half bred wethers at 16.*, 140 merino ewes at 6s, 281 crqssbred ewes at 103 10d, 193 crossbred ewes at 7s 6d, Privately we have sold yoirng merino ewes and sheep for freezing 'at satisfactory rates.

MESSES J. T. TOBD AND CIO. Messrs J. T, Ford and Co., in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, report on the Ash burton market for Tuesday, February 28, as follows :—The total yarded was ihe largest this season. About 20,000 sheep of different classes were penned, and though a good number of buyers weie present a drop in 3tore sheep had tq be contended with. There was a good competition" for y6urig crossbred sheep,; a line' of six and eight-tooth cross bred ewes fetched 15s Id. Eat Sm? ; fep--The entry was larger than we ha,v.e :seen t'cir son^e time past, in fact extra llurdles had to be brpught to make more pens, the acQonimodati'onhqt bejng sufficient. Best crossbred ewes and wethers, two-.tooth, fetched from 12s Qd to 14s } crossbred ewes, 9s 5d to 10a 9d; merino ewes, 0s lOd to Bs, »c lording to size and quality. Lambs—The entry was a" large one, the quality on the whole being only medium, excepting a few good lines, which found ready buyers. Stobv, Siikkf- —C'qmpatitiou was fair, but »t time,? slow. Merino ewes fotched'from gS to '5s 6d j merino ewes and' lambs, at counted, 5s 6d to 6s pd; crossbred 1 ewes, J3» (Id to 158 Id, '

Fat Cattle—An average entry, for which «o was fair, and forn:t>r values were m iutained. Best steers sold at i'rum £5 to £/; heifers from x 4 10< io £6.

MESSBS FEIEDLANDJSB BKOS. Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending Wednesday, March 1, as follows: The entry or sheep for Tuesday s market at the Ash burton yards was the largest which has been c vtalogued this season; quite 20,000 sheep hid to be accommodated, and the various a.'ents were kept going from eaily morning to'see that they were properly penned up. Besides the large and commodious sheep yards the cattle and pig pens were made use of. The attendance of buyers and others was very good, and although many thought that on account of the large entry a drop in price would take place, such was not the case, as all lines of young healthy sheep met with good competition, and a very good clearance was effected at prices equal to late sales. The only line* of sheep which were not competed for were old merino ewes and merjy> wethers. The following are the prices realised at auction:-In fat sheep there was not a very large entry and nothing of special quality. Fat crossbred ewes so a at from 9s 4d to 10s 6d, and up to 13s 6(1 for heavy weights; fat crossbred two-tooths from 13s 3d to 14s ; merino ewes from 6s 6d to 8s , merino wethers, 6s 6d. Fat lambs fit for export from 11s JOd to 12s. In store sheep good halfbred lambs, of which there was a large entry, made 10s 3d, 10s 6d, 10s 8 I, and up tolls2d; while smaller lambs sold at from 7s to 8s 9d. Good crossbred breeding ewes met with strong competition ; a splendid line of halfbred six and eight tooth ewes sent forward by Mr E. G. Wright made 15s Id; others sold (aged ewes) up to l(Xs; and young breeding ewes up to 13s 9il; crossbred ewes and lamb 3 from 8s 9d to 9s, all counted ; merino ewes and lunubß up to 7a; two and four-tooth crossbred sheep fri>m.l3s 7d to 14% SA, according to condition and size ; old merino breeding ewes from 3s 3d to 6s. Considering the large entry a good clearance was effected. Our sales for the day were on account of various clients: —Fat merino ewes, 73 3d, 7s 4d, 5a 7d, to 6s lOd; crossbred ewes, 10a sd; crossbred two-tooths, 13s 3d to 14s; store lambs (small), 49, 8s 9d; 7- cull' lambs, 7s ; 209 first-cross lambs, 10a 8d ; 183 first-cross lambs, 11s; 214 first-cross lambs, 11s; 25 first-crosss lamb 3, 11s 10d ; 67, first-cross lambs, lls 2*l ; 50SUmerino ewes and 340 crossbred lambs were withdrawn at 7a; 300 sound mouth ewes, 7s; 5 old Lincoln rams, 1^ guinea. There Was a large entry of cattle which sold at full market rates, and meeting with good competition from local butchers. j Store Cattle—The presence of a Southern' I buyer made things lively, and all lots were disposed of at full rates. . , Last Thursday we attended the opening of the new yards at Rakaia. There was a largs attendance, and although bidding at auction was rather slow and dull, most lots cleared at ruling market rates. At the Hinds on Monday last a yarding of about 3000 sheep was sent forward, and nearly all lots were disposed of. The following prices were realised :—Two-tooth crossbred ewe 3up to 14s 4d ; old crossbred ewes from 9s 5d to 9s 6d ; a nice line of freezing sheep were withdrawn at 14s 8d ; old merino ewes, 3s 6d to 4s 9d ; crossbred lamta from 9a to lls. Ths Hiuds Saleyards Compauy have now arranged to have a fixed day for their sale occe a month, which will, be duly advertised. The clip in now nearing its completion and will prove a great advant age to the farmers in the district, Privately we have placed several l"nes of lambs and fat sheep for freezing; also oh account of Mr Max Friedlander we have sold the following lines of rams :—25 two-tooth Lingoln for the North Island ; 15 two-tooth Hampshire flock rams to MrE Herring, of the Alford Estate; 5 Hampshire Down rams to Mr Stitt, of Winchmore ; 3 Border Leicester flock rams and 2 Lincoln stud rams ; also 27 halfbred rams to Mr Rosen dale, all at satisfactory prices. We also placed to Mr F. 0. Tabart, who Is acting manager for a J^orth Island client, one of Mr Max Friedlander's Hampshire stud rams at 22 £ guineas.

MR JOHN G. KESTELL. . Mr John G> Restell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr John R. Bland), auctioneer, reports on the live stock market for the week ending March 1 : —At the Ashburton county saleyarda on Tuesday, February 28, was one of the largest sheep sales ever held hi Ashburton. 19,149 sheep, 54 head cattle, 12 pigs came forward. The stock on the whole was not vetry high class. The bulk of the entry comprired old merino c-ws and second quality lambs. For this class of stock the demand was not keen, but for all young sound sheep the demand was good throughout the sale. Good cross bred ewes sold up to 15s Id. We sold a line of 400 fat crossbred wethers at 15s 3d. Store merino wethers were almost unsale able Out of the total number yarded our entry comprised 6147 sheep, 20 head of cattle, 11 pigs, which we sold as follows :— 400 fat crossbred wethers, 15s 3d.; 332 for ward two-toothr^eroiSslireds, 13s 9d ; 60 cross bred ewes, ISIJd ; 300 store lambs, §s 9d 3 50 merino wethers, 6s 8d; 125 merino wethers, 6s 3d; 355 merino ewes, 3s; 84 crossbred ewes and lambs, 8s 9d, nil counted; 250 merino ewes, 6s 8d ; 367 merino ewes, 4s 9d ; 170 merino ewes, 4s Id ; 500 msrino ewe», 63 9d ; 256 old crossbred ewes, 9s Id ; 47 store lambs, 8s 5d ; 4 bullooks, L 5 17s 6cl; 8 heifers, L 6 ss; 4 heifers, L 5 7s 6d; 3 cows, L 5 ; 1 cow in full profit, L 6 153 j 4 store pigs, 17s Sd; 7 small pigs, Bs. During the week we have sold privately, 773 crossbred ewes, 13s ; 564 merino ewes, 7s ; 300 crossbred ewes, 15s 6d ; 8 two-tooth Shropshire rams, 4|gs; 10 Shropshire ram lambs, 4gs; 3 two-tooth Shropshire rams, 4|gs. Hinps Monthly Salk—On Monday, February 27, we held our regular monthly sale at the Hinds saleyards, when about 300 sheep and several horses were yarded. The attendance was good, and all the sheep entered were cleared at very satisfactory prices—in fact higher prices were obtained than at Ashburton the following day 0 ' Our entry comprised 1851 isheep, which w'€j sold as follows'; - 430 four-tooth wethers, Hs 9d ; 43,5. two-tooth crossbred ewes, 14s 4'd,; 116 crossbred lambs, lls; I^7 crossbred ewes, ,9s 6d; 231 old crosebrei ewes, lCg; 180 merino ewes, 3a 6d j 80 merino ewes, 4* 8d 3 71 crossbred ewes', 13s JOd j 120 old merino we.ther3, 2a 9J,

MR DAVID THOMAS. Mr D. Thomas reports upon the the live stock market in the Ashburton county for the week ending March 1, as follows :*— On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards there was the largest entry of sheep which we have seen for over twelve months. Amongst them were some good lines of exceptionally good sheep, notably SStytwo-toothcrbssbreds for Mr E. Hampton, 37.5 crossbred ewes 'for Windermer^, 1,400 two-tooth's for Mr Protheros, 200 crossbred lambs for ]^Jr Ayrton sold hy me, and a gran/I' line, of fat four-tooths sold by another, agent. Tak.en all rqvmd th!e sheep were not as good as usual, although, as, above, many Tines were Al; still a proportion showed signs of travel, and a fa/r porfciqn of thfj entry was made up. of cull srieep of various des criptions, There was a good attendance of farmers, etc., and although many of them wanted sheep still there was not that keen ness in the bidding to which we have lately been aocustomed, The totals yarded for the day consisted of about 18,500 sheep and 55 head of cattle, of which my entry comprised 10,590 sheep and 30 head of cattle, and 2 p^gs and 1 succeeded in disposing of the fol lowing lines, viz.—B3l crossbred two-tooths 14s sd, 250fu1l mouth ceossbrer] ewes lss Id, 407 crossbrftd twoitoo'UiW3t"3s jOd, 331 merino ewes ss, 248 crossbred lambs lbs 7d, 44 fat crossbred ewes 10 ; 3 4d, 69 f ait -cccssbred 1 ewes 10s 6d," 35 fat crossbred ewes 10s &i, 70 fat merino ewes Bs, 39, old ewes $s sd, 3^ first cross lambs tia pd, ifio second crpss full j n^outh ewes Ids 22Q. merino e\yes lfQ lambs all counted 5s Qd, 6,8 crossbred twb^ tooths 12s 3d, \3& crossbred gull lambs gs Jld, 111 crossbred lambs 10a 33, 214 cross bred lambs 11s, 190 crossbred ewes and lambs all counted lls 3d, 184 cull merino ewes 3s 3d, 180 crossbred lamba 12s Id, 325 crossbred lambs 10s 3d, 137 [merino ewes and 127 lambs all counted 6s, 84 merino ewes 4s 6d, 471 crossbred, l^Ynbs \Q?i fd s 95 O!;Q9abre.c| ewes and all counted 9s, j)fc;-;..i'. !'«■•■ »s (»*■ ■*>■ --: -■•■ « •' ■ «In cattle I sold fat cows at £.6. 55, £& 11^3 6d- £6,2s 6d, £6 5s 3 ' *$' £5 7s fid,' faf staer t4'2s;eJ, fat cipws L"? lHs, X 7 10s, two parlipg* 18 17s 64 ea.cb, twc cows Ui W*

each, 1 cow L 5 sb, yearling L2,,dry. c0w.12 1 • , cow in milk L 3 ss, two steers at 60s ach, three calves at 6s 6J each, old cow L 2 !()■>, etc. I. fold dry sow Ll 12s 6d, sow in pig L 2 1-M6J. Takug into consideration the large entry of stock a very good clearance was made, and the fall in prices was not as much as inighr. have bien expected. Hiuds Sale.—On Monday last the usua monthly sale was held in the new yards. There was a good entry of about 4000 sheep, •ml a fair clearance was made, fat sheep being sold up to 14s 9d. I sold for various clieuts 186 merino ewes at 5d 6d, 266 merino ewes at 4s 6J, and 254 lambs at 10s. The sa,l« of horses, etc , was far from lively. Private sales of stock during the weak.'— 750 merino ewes dtraight from the station 7s 0,1, 329 merino ewes and 280 lambs 14s Id, , 20 Shropshire Down rams 4£ guineas each, 2 Shropshire Down rams at LlO 10s each, 2 Shropshire Down rams at L 6 6s each, etc. Horse Market-—The least said abeut Saturday's sale the better. Out of 43 horns there were not a dozen worth finding. It < always appears to me that some people have > nothing else to do but pay entry for Bcrews ' at the Arcade. lam sorry to say that there are far too many horses of this sort in our district. The enquiry? for good, young, sound, staunch draught horses is' just as good as evei, and-twenty could be readily sold every Saturday if yon could get them.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

COLONIAL MATTERS,

BIMETALLISM

OBSTRUCTION

I SB i'KKSa ASSOCIATION,

London, February 28. In reply to Sir K. Temple, the j member for Kingston, w.ho enquired what steps were being taken to import Indian 3 into Australia, the Under secretary for the Colonies said that the colonies must decide the matter for themselves. A caucus of the Conservative party has determined to obstruct Govern ment Bills. London, March 1. In the House uf Lords Lord Onsiow asked for a return showing the colonial bills which had been vetoed, and naming the principles in them which were rejected but afterwards legalised., A promise was given that the return would be furnished. In the House of Commons Sir H. iVleysey Thompson, member for Houndsworth, moved a resolution in favor of bimetallism. Mr E. B. Beckett, member for Whitby, moved^a negative amendment which was carried by 229 to 148. Mr Gladstone, who took part in the debate, said that the Government had no scheme for remedying the divergence in the value of gold ana silver. Mr Balfour, Mr Goschen, and Sir Henry James voted with the minority, ; while Mr Chamberlain, and Lord Churchill, and the members of the anti-Parnellite section, supported the amendment. (Received March 2, 10 40 a.m.) LoNDoy, March 1. At a meeting of fifteen thousand citizens of Belfast it was resolved to resist Home Rule if the Bill is passed. Great enthusiasm wa3 shown, the audi ence singing the National Anthem. (Received March 2, 1.30 p.m.) The Irish Constabulary have been informed that they will be liberally pensioned in the event of Home Rule being carried. A difference has arisen among the members of the front Opposition bench in the House of Commons owing to jealously of Lord Randolph Churchill. The Archbishop of Canterbury re commends the reading of a special-, colleot for the sth, 16th, or 22nd Sun day after Trinity, in view of Home Rule, but refuses a special prayer.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME ANDJOREIGN. "rpiat-fi&JSSS AS.SOCTATION.] (Receive! March 2, 16.413rb.dii.) BILLIARDS, London, March 1. The billiard match between Roberts and Peall, the latter receiving 9000 start out of 24,000, is attracting great interest. Last evening Roberts made 1820 while his adversary was scoring 77. In his first attempt, two years ago, to give Feall half the points in a similar game, Roberts was beaten easily. HANSARD UNION FRAUDS. The trial of the Hansard Union directors has been adjourned till April 17, owing to the illness of sqtn,e gf the jurors. . HAWAII, Washington, March 1. The Senate has refused to empower the exeoutive to consider the treatment of Hawii, This virtually shelves the treaty of annexation suggeetod by the President. , (Beciued March 2, 1.30 p.m.) THE CAPE. Capetown, March 1. Owing to the reversal of four elec^ tions, the party favoring responsible government in lifotal have secured a triumph. THE WELSH SUSPENSQR^ BILL London, March I. Large meetings are bein,g organised^ against the Suspensory Bijl in Wales. THE MINERS' STRIKE. At the Miners' Federation Con ference the advice of the executive for a month's general stoppage to assist the miners on strike was rejected.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received March 2, 12.15 p.m.^ HESSIAN ELY. •'' Sydney, Inarch 2. In the Legislative. Assembly th,e H^n. Thomas M, Sla^Wy, in, reply to a question regarding the ravages of th.o Hes|ian $y \i\ thp New crops, t\\& Government; had no power to prohibit the importation of New Zea land produce, JEWELLERY BOBBERY. George W. Russell, with several aliases, has been convicted of b,eing concerned in a$ extensive jewellery,-i rqb,b^, froiip, the premises,' of. L. \Y.eisner, anct's.enten,ced to e^lftt yeftrs* imprisonjmen^. THE BOT FLY. Melbourne, March 2. A deputation from the Eoyal Agri-

cultural Society waited on the Minister of Agriculture, ca'linsjattention »o -Ih danger likely to aiise from alluv>i:i « importation of yak from Nev Zealand, where the bot fly is prevalent. Ihe Minister replied that he is con sulting other Governments on the subject. THE REAL ESTATE BANK. At a meeling'of shareholders of the Heal Estate Bank the liquidators announced that they were advised by counsel that there were no grounds for a criminal prosecution of. the directors. It wag stated the creditors were not likely to receive more than three shillings in the pound. DROUGHT IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, March 2. The drought inland is having disas trous effects, and there is no sign of rain. Up to the present 15,000 sheep have perished. QUEENSLAND REVENUE. The revenue returns for February show a decrease of £57,000 as compared -w|tb February of last year.

TEE ABHBUREOIN GUAkDIAiN i THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 189,1.



Climtchurch Dunedin ... .^vercargill .Napier Ttmaru Auckland ... Ashbarcon... Wellington... Gisborno ... llangiora ... Oamaru

Bales offered. Balea sold ... 23,754 19,518 ... 22.036 19,469 ... 10,860 8,(»79 ... 9,4b2 6.974 ... 8,704 7 923 ... 7,135 6,526 ... 4,17.5 3,262 ... 3,720 1,753 960 503 945 923 58 58

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91,809 74,985



j MR T. BULLOCK. CHEAP I'.fOP.'iUTX, AhFO.D FOIIEST. (?•■> I PC a PER ACRE -29 Acr<s **-* WB 18 Perche.-, fronting the Main road, between the River and the Hotel, being R.S's 25110, 31878, fenced, ifec., \*ith, small Building thereon. Ex ceptionally easy terms if required, viz., £20 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices "PHK ANNUAL MEETING off the -L Ashbur on Football Club wll be held on SATURDAY, March 4, at 8 p.m., in Mr H. A. Gates' Room. Business—To Receive Annual Report and Balance Sheet, .Election of Officers and General. All Members requested to be present. Intending members invited. 3§7 NOTICE. A LL Accounts owing to me muet be £A» Paid on or before March 10 to Messrs John Orr and Co., whose receipt alone will be sufficient di.-charge. 1 Accounts outstandii^ a*U-r that dale will l»e SUED for without furthoi- nt»ticu. ' 3 3 FRA^K DALY. MOUiNT SOMERS COAIT MINES. ! IWILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All CoU obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. j | C. B. KNIGHT, !



The Best Tea IN THE WOB.LD Blv S i O| >' w Ceyflon. NINIAN HHSLOE, and CO., Tea Importers, ISB Oa^hel street, ChfjHtchiirch,



ADVERTISEMENTS MR H. FOWLER, Storekeeper, having given up Business, all parties indebted to him are requested to pay their respective Accounts to the undersigned without delay. 3jj9_ F. FERRIMAN. j MPOUNDED by the Police, one Bay L flack Mare, had saddle and bridle on. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on the 20th inst., at 12 noon. W. de B. COMPTON, 3 10 Poundkeeper, Ashburton. NOTICE is hereby" given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on WEDNESDAY. ; the 15ii day of March prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— I For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each T.ap ... ONE SHILLING ! R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Dom-ilu Board. Ashburton, February 28, 1893. 2 156 , VT OTICE is hereby given in pursuance l> of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885 " Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ash burton Swimming Club's Sports, on WEDNESDAY, the Bth d;.y of March prox., on which day charges will be made | for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adul*. ... ONE SHILLING. For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING. For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING. R. BIRD, Chairman, Aahburton Domain Board. Ashburtor, February 25, 1893 2 144



PROPRIETOR, WEST STRKET, ABHBURTOW ADVANCE TINWALD. C. Hitwkin* IS now Opening in his Near Shop, a very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BUCKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTEB, BOOTS AND SHOES, AND ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, At Prices that challenge these of any Draper in Ashburtcn 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 QUEENSLAND RELIEF FUND. " COMMITTEE: His Worship tha Mayor and Borough Councillors, The Chairman and members of the iVishburton County Council, the Chairmen of the Uampstead and Tinwald Town Boards, the Chairmen of the Road Boards, the Clergymen of. the several denomination^ within the County, etci, etc. Subscription Lists are opened at the Borough Council Office, the Banks, the Office of the Mail and Guardian, and in the hands of the members of the Com mittee. R. BIRD, Mayor. February 24, 1893. 2J117 WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lublow is capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. £37* Note the old address— TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON Preserve Your Kyesrtjrlit, And have your eyes properly Tested by the-New Sight Testing System ef N. LAZARUS, OCUMST OPTICIAN, of London, Melbourne, and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, \\T HO has been thoroughly instructed in " this unequalled system. Eich eye tested separately, and different lenses (if required) .fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and contort.



'U.B.S. 00. : fjg^ U.S.S CO. Iff - "" TYWiOJN STEAMSHIP COMPANY U UP NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: Bor Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed» nesday, Thursday, %n& Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November I. Reduced fares over all the Company's lines. " For particulars apply to MILES & GO., LTD., "Agents for ishburton,



ASHBURTON MACHINE WOBKB AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Offlce., riIHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -4- tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able, to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. rhos i: liiuvo iii, PROPRIETOR. '



P. CLARK, HAIIIDRESssKR & TOBAOOUNr T NEW PREMISED EAST STRKKT, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, XXAS just opened a Choice Assort* -*-■*■■. ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.p. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Tudi?e and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V,, and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASKBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Bkooke will be conducted in future by Mr li. JB. Prlehard. The present etock will bo largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procvired and l&ept ip stook afterwards. ' A porrect copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary | for a cMstomer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY 1 a well appointed establishment in ev«ry respect



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED JNSTANTLY RELIEVE OK CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, «fee. CURES~HORSES OJP Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splints, Cutj, Mange, &o. cows Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cute, «fc o . To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED TH«! BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street,, Melbourne New Zealand Representative- v , A. PARJSQNS^ Mqrte^ Bujldiugi^ Christehurch, Abhburton. Agents: JfoffN; I>RR * CO., ASHBURTON DRUG Co. 'H. E. BONNINGTOX. S 150 Country Agents Wanted,



William Patching, ■■;!.-'-■ ?p| EAST STREET SOUTH, : HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK- " ■ Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray ""',\ ■ \ and Rick Covers (all sizos* Oilskin Clothing, > ''%. Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches;, Wire "~-T;- Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron "i - aud Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaminf and Bop- ' ing Twine, Pig Nets, Hone Coven (all qualities), ■! Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 26x60. . t . ' "HAKYEST CHEQUES^ I WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO ",':;:! If Craighead and Beirymaßu^ "OECAUSE:—'• We wan*. Kowr Suits aftt r harvutt, and as we stroll up ,-; AJ and down East Street we always admire their hewTveeda , | ;, r/ and Fancy Coatings, and tent ihe quality." . .£r. •■"^ * BECAUSE Oraiohrad and Bsrkyman have the Largest Stock of ." : Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in they / <- District to select from." ' : '; \>- BECAUSE You can always depend upon Craiahbad AMD Behkvmajt s fr,r " A GOOD FIT, " FIRBT CLASS WORK," •• BEST ■ J VALUE,' and " FATISFACTION Ift EVKUk" k HI6- SPBCT." .*' ; ..,., _. : r^i':'.--* '".\'"y. —SPECIAL.— ' J Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to meisure... ... 81*. * •- .;' Good Hair lino Tweed Trousers to measure 21s^ >' " CHAIi}HEAD& BERRYM^I ;^ Tailors and Outnilers, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. r KAIaPOI TO a SB, TANCBED STREET, ASHBUETOK. / ' -"-'. Arts. mHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE NOW ON SALE AT SPECIAL I 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,-^ •" - "'■-■ '\l ' J%& Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and C«lon —ALSO NOW IN STOCK-* '"'^f. A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHING, SHIRTS, TIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES IN ALL STYLES. MITCHELL & TURNER^ J



T}RKftDEN piANO /jOMPAN* PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. - -) SHEET MUSIC, ;' VIOLINS, : : VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOEACE A. GATES, AGENT AND .MANAGUA : School of Music, SAUNDSAB' BUILDINGS. 1 Itt PUBLIC NOTICK. J.T. Ford& Co. I Have the pleasure to announce to their • ''■> . OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, m well an to the FARMERS mi . GRAZIKRS of the Ashburton dutrict generally, that they will . , REGULARLY ATITSND the ASHBURTO^aod TIN WALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in : - conjunction with %■■ . Hr Henry Zander, who will receive. ENTRIES and take all . V instructions, and also render prompt "'':.' * ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET # PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND - ATTRNIION Of ,;  Mr J. V. FORD " will be giveirto all Stock, etc. committed ..< to their care for disposal, either by Pubiio ■-: # r \ Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may havo entiro confidence that their, interests will be fully protected. ; CLEARING SALES will also hare ' "" their careful attention either in Town or . rt Country. .^ ' ; ; J. T. FORI) & CO., i\ LAND, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, -S 154 Hereford Street, Christchuroh, r.; .< HKNRY ZANDER, Jyi MRRCHANT, AB9BURTOH. '" '".~?M i* "^



BOT FLY. ' rpHE WKUr KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by -experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One explication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. OAOE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure L for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi *ny kind in horses. . PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounda. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler ForTinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Uer&ldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. ['■' Sole Maker and Proprietor P. W. PAGE, CHKftTSE^ CANTERBURY, 187 ! THF, COMING DRINK!. KOLA NHT^CHAMPAGNE. THE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" ssys :—" This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel *vie, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink. It is manufactured from Ino now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." . . Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, .and. it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats, in moun taineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatigue.—Ex tract from " Daily News," Ar.rit 10. " Standard"' and " PaAl Mall Ge»tto" April 12. 0 mi DDflfllfC Ashburton, hay. U^lll. DnUlmC, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying il in uinfc bottles 4s per doz; quartß 7s per do* including bottles. Returned empties, fid per doz pints. Is per dp* quarts allowed, Kola ISut Labels on* owfy j not other wise. 'lobe obU*n«l from all Sto keepers and, fcfrwhwut Uoom