The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Oamaru Borough Council has reduced the mayor's salary from' £100 to £50. The woman Annie Bytne, who jumped from the wharf into the water with her infant child at Invercargill on January 11, has been committed foe trial for thd murder of her infant child, Lillian Byrne. I There are smart boys at Wai mate, (says I the " North Otagc Times.') The county clerk reported that after paying for 200J birds' heads and burying them, the boys had unearthed them, and would no doubt try to uell them again to the Counoi 1. The ingeniousness of the email boy is indisput able, and he is bound to' get along if he can keeep out of gaol. ' - - The "Catholic Times" says that many settlers along the JVJanawatu line have jusk found out a peculiar diseaae among tueir' crops this season. After a certain point towards maturity: they suddenly; decay. Potatoes are suffering most severely this season and crop* will nob he as heavy this .year as was anticipated owing to this un known disease. It h anticipated that Lord Hopetoun and j party will be guests of Mr John] Grigg, Longbeftch,»nd aiterwardaof Mr J. ClWason, Rakaia, somewhere about the 14th -instant. They are due at Christchurch on the 16th, at Hcrsley Downs (Mr Lance's) on the 18th, and go on by way ot Kaikoura and Blenheim to Wellington, reaching the Empire City on Saturday, 25th instant. The " Rangitikei Advocate " mentions, as a local rumour, that a meeting of Liberals was held at Marton a few days ago, at which Mr F. Arkwright consented to contest the next Rangitikei election in their interests. It is also a subject of current gossip, says our contemporary, that Mr John Stevens has decided to woo the suffrages of the new Otaki electorate. Mr Joe Iveas has been to Hunterville^ and has arranged to start n piper there. Ho called a meeting of the residents, got promises of support, and is now en route to Sydney to purchase the plant. In the meantime, we hear of two other newspaper men who mean to race him for the place; one has a plant, and the other is looking for for one. Hunterville is evidently a promised land.—" Maria watu Times." "It is reported on good authority that Parliament will not meet this year till much later than usual, and as a consequence that the session will be much shorter than is generally the case. As it will be the final session of the present Parliament, it is con sidered members will address the constitu encies through "Hansard," and that the practical legislative work done will be trifling." So says the " Otago Daily limes," but then it is worth while remembering that it is not the expected but the unexpected which usually happens, especially in connec tion with matters political.

The Hon Mr Seddon has gained kudos in Marlborough by stooping irom his Minis terial dignity to lend a hand in extinguish ing a lire which was burning at lien wick town as he drove through the district. The Minister "bossed" the workers, who did not discover his indentity till later on. A similar instance of "an angel unawares " occurred during the holidays. One Sunday night there was a fire at Mosgiel, and after it was all over it was discovered that a pre sumptuous individual who had been actively working and "bossing" was Captain Fooks of the Ashburton V.F.B. The "War Cry ".of this week has some Ashburton notes in which it is said " The Army has a great deal of ireedom. We can stand almost everywhere and hold meetings, and no one raises the least objection, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon meetings are attended by lar#e crowds." Nobody has any desire to hamper the Army ia any good work it may be doing, but Its meetings on Saturday evenings at the Burnett street corner do very much hamper the police in the work of keeping the thoroughfare in East street clear, and while a proper stand for meetings of the kind the Army holds exists in Baring square it seems absurd that the thoroughfare should be blocked every Saturday evening In the way it is. A special meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held in Mr Oxley's office on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Hardy (chainnan)j Bixon, Oxley, Dowling, Licldy, and Holland. Four applications were received for the position of* pupil teacher. After going through the testimo nials, Mr Oxley moved, and Mr Dixon seconded, " That the Board be asked to con firm the appointment of Miss Einrna L. Thompson." The motion was carried unanimously. The Chairman was autho rised to give testimonials on behalf of the Committee to Miss Seymour and Mr John ston. Intimation waß received from the Board that Miss Ansley would take charge as infant mistress as soon as possible, and in the meantime Miss Bishop would relieve Miss Seymour, so that the school would be under no disadvantage. In the Victorian Assembly attention was called to a quotation made in the " Argus " of January 5 (since reprinted in our columns) which stated that there were now thirty full blown hotelß in Mildura, that on New Year's Eve whiskey could have been bought in any oi them* and that four hundred cases of whiskey had come up in the previous week for one publican. Mr T. Smith asked wkat steps were being taken to stop this illegal traffic. The Commissioner of Customsi replied that twenty-eight cases had been brought before the court for the illegal sale of liquor last year, in respect of which fines had been imposed amounting to £305 and cost* amounting to £52. In addition to the police, there were two officers of excise permanently stationed at Mildpra, and an extra cost of a-200 was incurred last year in the endeavour to suppress the traffic, but the facilities for bringing Iliquor over the Murray were so great that it is extremely difficult to stop the importation of spirits. Before Messra W. G. Rees and J. W Sawle, Justices of the Peace, this morning, two first offenders, who had been found drunk in the public Btre?fcs|#ere convicted and dismissed w^b* caution. John Liddle, alias " Hcbart Town Jack," described in the charge street as " a notorious old criminal, with numerous previous convictions,' was brought up charged with having been drunk in the bar of the Royal Hotel, and also with being a yagrant. He was known to the police under several names, but was at present calling himself Liddle. He had done several fairly long sentences to? offences committed in Ashburton during Qr awards the cUd of the harvest seasons, a* which time he patronises the " Hub" with his pres'enpo p/ the look out for a good time among the who cqme to ea: n cheques in the harvest fields and knock tberrt #wn as sopn thereafter as possible. ifWflllW bW in paol at Hokitikafor ' ■ -say and ether pffenpes, and was generally a wortftK- * o f drunkenness he wag djs- On the charge - . h u t was senttogao] missed with a eavvi".' vagran cy charge. | for a month on £.. w ith a drunken Robert B&tes, a coofc, ••£ ty ,j our hour's record, was nuedlO^ WW^ imprisonment. ; William V-J> ,' ABhburton &^ &&&&*s& arrested, the other had *A Is ix~. *' Bates had sixpence, and QBriea had a

COMMERCIAL.

PRESS ASSOCIATION) Melbourne, January 31. The animal report of the Trimway Company shows a loss of £100.000, as compared with the previous year. Tenders were opened to-day for £750,000 worth of Treasury bonds. The total amount of the tenders was £1,366,000, at prices ranging from £94 to £100 2s 91. The principal tenders wern for £150.000 at £99 10s ; £450,000 at £98 ; £500,000, at £100 2s 9d. (Receive February 1, 11.30 a.m.) Melbourne, February 1. The Colonial Treasurer has decided not to accept tenders for treasury bilk whose price is below £99, consequently only £372,000 will he allotted. The New Zealand Loan »nd Mercantile ' Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cible message, under' date London, January 27 ■: — Frozen Meat—New Zealand mutton — i There is a good demand. Price of I mutton has advanced £d per lb since la*t I report (kst quotation was 4^d).

CRICKET.

VICTORIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Sydney, January 81. The second innings of the New South Wales team closed without a further addition to the score, Victoria thus won by 230 runs.

AUSTRALIA v. ENGLAND.

The Australasian Cricket Council have ratified the team chosen to visit England, and recammend the selection of a four teenth man. The Council decided to give patronage to the English team which pro poses to visit Australia next season

Sydenham Licensing Cases.

THE APPEAL DISMISSED. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Welungton, February 1. In the Sydenham Prohibition case, the Appeal Court unanimously dismissed the j appeal nf the Sydenham Licensing Com mittee. The Chief Justice said the evidence led him to conclude that the Committee had acted on the general principle that, under no circumstances were licenses to be granted, without consideration as to whether iii the particular cases they were required. : Mr Justice Richmond said the Com mittee mingled the zeal of reformers with the passion of partisans, Mr Justice Williams considered that the facts showed that the appellants had made up their minds beforehand. Mr Justice Connolly concurred. Leave was obtained to appeal to the Privy Council.

ASHBURTON RIFLES.

ANNUAL MEETING,

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Hiflcs was held in the orderly room l»st evening. There was a good muster »nd Captain Dolman presided. In opening the business the Captain, while congratulating the members gener ally on the position of the company, regretted thu it was not up to the strength he would like to see it, consider ing its position otherwise, and he urged upon members to be energetic in recruiting. He thought the company should be stronger, as it was in a good financial position. Forty-five men had earned £90 during the past year in capitation allowance, and the financial year would start with a cash balance of £120. The company had engaged in several shooting matches during the year, but had not been very success ful. This was not to be attributed to any falling off in shooting ability on the purl of thw men, or to any neglect' of target practice. The past records of the com pany would show that they had in their ranks some of the beat shots in the district, and the practice lists for the year would prove that work at the range had not been neglected. The non-suvcass in the matches was wholly dne to the worn out condition of the rifles, which had been in use since the Parihaka year. He believed, however, that they would soon have new rifles served out, and when that happened a marked improvement in the shooting would manifest itself. In regard to uniform, they would shortly be able to reclethe...the whole strength of the com pany, either in scarlet or the new kharki, but owing to the present) unsettled con dition of Volunteer affairs he was not in a position to say which of the colors would be chosen. The balance sheet was submitted, show ing a total income for the year of £93 12s lOd, leaving a credit balance as stated by the chairman after paying all current expenses. The assets represented £60, and there was no liabilities. The balance sheet was adopted. Sergeant Heffqrd, for the Shooting Com mittee, reported a good year's work, and referred to the matches with the Waimate Riflss and Christchurch Rifles. The Orderly Room report showed a cash balance of £20. The following Committees were elected: —Shooting—Corporals Baker and Paul ing, Bugler Leitch, and Privates Vv\ Hefford and Wilson. Orderly Room— Color-Sergeant McDonald, Sergeant fil lers, Priya^tes T. Hughes, Hoult, and Hodgson, Finance—The officers and , Color-Sergeant McDonald and Sergeant Baker. . Auditors — Color-Sergeant Mc- Donald and Corporal .1, Baker. Treasurer —Lieutenant Hayes. Secretary-^-Ser-: geant Dee. Honoraria ol £2 2s to the secretary, and £1 Is to the auditors, were passed, as Well as payment of the care taker. £8. was voted to the Shooting Committee for shpoting purposes. A vote of thanks was passed to Lieu tenant MftUer for past seivic.es to the company, Mr (}, At M, Buckley, of Laghmor, was elected an honorary member of the company. After votes ot thanks had been prssed to the out-going Committees, to the Colar-Sergeant, and to the Chairman, the meeting closed. I

Additional Mail News.

■ ' ~7rr, — 7— ♦ A, despatch of December 11 says :—The sickening success of the battue at Oourt, the Earl of Dudley's estate, has evoked expressions of indignation from all classes. The three days' slaughter was concluded on Saturday preceding. Dur ing the meeting the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Devonshire, the Karl of Dudley, the Earl of Cadogan, and five others killed 4009 head of game. The birds were killed off like hens in a coou. Most, of them were so tame that tne beaters had to throw them into the air to start them off. Sportsmen throughout tne country are protesting loudly against such a murdferoui exhibition. The leaders of the unem ployed made capital of the affair in their lower Hill speeches, making a demand upon the titled "sportsmen" that the spoils be divided t»moiig the starving Londoaers. Latest advices from St Petersburg and other parts of Russia show that the inhu manity of the Czar's officials towards the Jews is greater than ever before. Six edicts have been issued aiming to dispense with the Jewish subjects in Russia, to weaken their position in trading centres, and to crush out their religion. These ediots are enforced with the utmost rigour everywhere. In Moscow the papers boast that since the beginning of 1891 .twenty thousand Jews have been converted to the orthodox faith. The condition of the Jews in fact, except in Lodz and a few other places, is becoming steadily worse, particularly in the case of those who have , no means to bribe the Russian officials. AMERICAS SUMMARY. (American dates to January 9.) The reign nf terror continues in Chicago, and dwellings and saloons are invaded almost with impunity. On December 24, burglars entered a saloon on Archer Avenue, and commenced to , plunder it. They were surprised by the i proprietor, Birneck, who had a revolver in his hand. <: Shoot if you dare," they said to him. He did shoot, and killed them both. On the morning of the 23rd a police bfficer saw a light burning in a part of the Kinnon's central buildings, occupied as a post office. He crossed the street, and as ho neared the door was stopped by a man who stood on guard, and who, drawing a revolver, told the policeman to hold up his hands. The policeman did not obey, but made a rush for the man, who shot him in the right arm. A moment later two men jumped from the Post Office window, and made their escape in the darkness. The. same night three masked men cleaned out Heffron's saloon, 3071 Main street, besides rifling the pockets of aU che guests present, and walked off unmolested. Typhus fever has I; come epidemic in New York. It is raging in the thickly populated East side. Three men met their death in the United States during the Christmas holi days while playing in parlour charades from knives or daggers in the hands of young women. One, Mahlon Jones, at Hampshire, Illinois ; a second, Albert S. J. McCoy, in San Francisco ; a third in a town in the Southern States. The women were carried away by the part and actually stabbed the men to the heart, instead of feinting to do so. A Chicago jury, in a case tried on December 19, where a mother was suing a company of contractors for causing the death of her child petitioned ■ Judge Brentano to have whisky and cigarettes sent to the jury room for their use while considering the case. The Tudge made no response. The damage claimed for the child's death was 60,000 dollars. The evidence was clear and straightforward, bufc the jury, out of revenge for ihe Judge's inattention to their request, brought in a verdict finding a charge of negligence due, and awarding the p'ain tifi one cent damages. The Judge im mediately set aside the verdict, and in doing so administered a terrilic rebuke to the jurors, lined them an amount equal to their fees, and then hade them begone. They slunk out of the Court like culprits.

It wag decided at a meeting of manu facturers held at Alton, Illinois, on December 23 to close eveiy flint glass manufactory in the United States between "Dfceih'ber 1,1892, and January I, 1893, The action was taken to avoid the over production of butfcerware, and from a doubt as to the expected changes in the tariff. Archbishop Ireland (8.C.), of >*>t Louis, dedicated in St Paul, Minnesota, on December 18, with great pomp and cere mcny, the new Church of St Peter, erected for the special use of colored Catholics. In his discourse the Arch bishep denounced in the ceverest termp the social ostracism from which, in the United States, the colored people sufter, declaring such treatment contrary to humanity, the Christian religion, and to the spirit of the American Republic. Street cars, to be run by common gas, hare been introduced in New York. The same motive power has already been used in Manchester, England, and on the fair grounds at Chicago. A letter has been received by Canavan, of San Francisco, from a prominent coursing enthusiast of Melbourne, asking for information concerning a proposed meeting between Australian and Ameri can dogs. If a satisfactory proposition be made to the Australian coursing men sixteen of the " crack" dogs of the antipodes will be shipped to San Fran cisco, and contests will be held at suitable localities in California. A mammoth elephant, called Zip, died in the menagerie of a circus in winter quarters in Wisconsin, and an autopsy made on January 5 showed that the animal had swallowed a chain four, feet long, and weighing over r.ix'ty pounds. The ceremonies of the twoo*.? dedication of the Chicago WorldVifoir cost 200,000 dollars in round figures, or about two dollars apiece for the people who saT thy buildings dedicated. The sandwich lauoii alone served at the ground! on dedication day cost 150,000 dollars. A Bill was introduced into the United States Senate on Plecember 23 by Senator Hippeli Mitchell, of Oregon, prohibiting the practice of mesmerism, electro magnetism, and the hypnotising cf human beings, and even going to the length <of providing that any person who anywhere within the jurisdiction of the United States shall apply a force of animal magnetism or electricity upon his person for the purpose of affecting another, or whicn does so affect him, shall be guilty of a crime punishable by Statute. The object conscious of the current Who does not notify the authori ties shall be deemed an accessory, and be punished by a fine ot not less than 5000 dollars or not more than 20,000 dollars, lor by imprisonment ranging trom two years to the period of one's natural life. It is declared that Jay Gould expressed his intention during hia life t/Q f""-^ a training school whjch wo»li - be t he"first step m ft University career, and woujd appropriate 1,000,000 dollars fa trust 'for that guroqsa, Tttere is no mention of &uch a'giftin the will, but it is believad that a obdidil with such a provision was attached, to the original will. Friends of w!leGroulds are guarded in their state^ ments, but (pve. no actual densU '.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(PER FB.EBS ASSOCIATION.) I

QUEENSLAND LOAN.

London. January 30. Several- bankers declare that the placing of the Queensland loan was an act of madness. Sir J. F. Garrick' considers that it was a phenomenal success, and teaches the necessity for more deference to colonial brokers. He attributes its success solely to the syndicate. The bank of England is amazed at its success. THE FEDERAL BANK. The suspension of the Federal Bank of Australia in Melbourne has not disturbed the city, but a feeling pre vails that if the institution is able to pay its depositors in full, the Asso ciated Banks should have prevented the disaster. The " Scotsman " asserts that the deposits in the Edinburgh branch amount to £400,000, and in Aberdeen to £80,000, while those in Glasgow and Greenockare considerable. It thinks that the failure of the bank is likely to cause consternation among Scotch depositors, and expects that a large number of investors in ~ other concerns will withdraw their money. It deprecates any panic, and directs attention to the strength of the Asso ciated Banks. The "Financial Times" says that City financiers are enquiring why the Associated Banks did not come to the rescue of the Federal Bank. Their' apathy will have a deplorable effect upon returning confidence in Mel bourne. City men suggest that the banks should guarantee the Federal Bank's deposits, otherwise the con fidence of Scotch investors will be shaken. FRAUDS. Jabez Spencer Balfour, who is waDted in connection with the Libera tor Building Society, is in Mexico, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Messrs H. Bottomley, J. Isaacs (formerly - Lord Mayor of London), directors of the Hansard Union Com pany, which suspended payment some, time ago, are charged with fraud in administering the affairs of the com pany. The trial is proceeding.

THE CANADIAN MILITIA.

Ottawa, January 30. Major-General Ivor C. Herbert, in command of the militia, in a report furnished to the Dominion Govern ment, states that the condition of the military is impotent unless the militia is entirely reorganised. He adds that all classes ot stores supplied are abominable rubbish.

BULGARIA.

Sovia, January 28. At the opening of the Sobranji, the | President in a speech reviewing foreign affairs, said that the Bulgarian patriots regarded Russia -as the inveterate enemy of their country.

ANTI-PROTESTANT RIOTS.

Madkid, January 28. Riots have occurred in Madrid as a protest against the opening of a Protes tant Church. Soldiers had to be called out to disperse the mob.

EGYPT.

Cairo, January 28. The Khedive has resolved to regain the Soudan, and restore the power of his dynasty.

AUSTRALIAN.

SUICIDE.

Sydney, January 31. A married man named Hastings, and a married woman named Rowley, who had become greatly attached to one another, resolved to die together, owing to despondency. The man ac complished his purpose by first taking poison and then shooting himself, but the woman, who took poison, is re covering. ■ '>'

THE VICTORIAN MINISTRY.

Melbourne, January 31. All the new Ministers, with the ex ception of Mr Patterson, have been re elected unopposed. OBITUARY. A cablegram from London aunounces the death of Sir James MacCulloch, a former Premier, aged 74. -\

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

tPBK PBXSS A3SOCI4TXOH.) : Received February 1, 11.30 *,m.) THE NEW COINAGE. "■ . London, January 31. The new coinage, which will be issued in a fortnight, bears the inscrip tion, "Empress of India." It will not be circulated in Australia unt\} the Governors of Victoria an,d; New South Wales publish an order authorising it.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES TARIFF.

Itdjw, Eebmry 1, In the Legislative Assembly a formal motion in favor of a substantial increase in the duties on agricultural produce wa» negatived by 32 to 81, Sir G. Dibbs has given notice to intro duce a bill to restrict the immigration of Asiatics and other objectionable aliens. The Bill is the outcome of recent agitations against the alien in vasion.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

Melbourne; Febrmry 1. Mr Patterson, the Premwr, m ad aressing his constituents, took a hope ful view of the future of. the colony. B.s said faorernuient intended to effect retrenchment in regard to grants and subsidies as well as in the public service, and had determined to step the growth of the deficit. A graduated income ta^ would. bjßi*inposed, and aj^a a mnaU.tfti C*u free goods if necessary.

FEDERAL BANK.

The meeting of shareholders of the Federal Ba,nk will no* be held, as the creditors have presented a petition for the voluntary winding up of the insti ! tution. I

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold-jirselve* responsible for the ! opinions «xpiesced by our conetpondaats.) i

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL ENQUIRY.

TO THE KDITOB. . Sir,—My attention has been attracted 1 to the action recently taken by the Board j of Education against the headmaster of ■ , the Hampbtead School at the instance of the second master and several of the , pupil teachers. Knowing as I do the constitution of the present committee, I have come to the conclusion that there is gome under current at work having for its main object the detriment of the character and position of the headmaster, whom I beli .; to be an able arid accom- , plished gentleman, and a most competent teacher, and the ulterior view of some personal advantage to those preferring the complaint.; and I decire to ask you if the law permits members of school com mittees to have a personal interest there on through relationship or business con nection with any of the teachers or masters employed by the Committee of which they are members. Members of Borough Councils and other corporate bodies are debarred from having any interest o? profit in any of the transactions concerning the affairs of the council or body of which thtoare members under a heavy penalty. Will you oblige me by inserting this letter and favoring me with your opinion, for the benefit of many who are interested.-" I am, etc.. Aw F-x-Membbr or thb School Com mittee. . Ashburton, January «0. [There is no law against relatives of teachers sitting on School Committees, but the Board of Education, in a. ease within our knowledge, expressed the opinion that it was not desirable.]

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday, January 27. Present-Messrs M. Kedmayne, (chairman) T. Williams and T. Stone. Correspsndencet—From C. Hawkins, applying for permission to erect verandah in front of new paemwes, and also to asphalt footpath. Permission was granted subject to the approval of the surveyor. It was resolved to ask director* of the Templar Hall to reduce tbe rent. It was resolved to call the attention of the County Council to the state, of two fords in the district. . : Several minor works were ordered to be d»ne, and after passing accounts amount ing to £13 is lid the meeting adjourned.

Imperial Parliament.

THE QUEEN^ SPEECH.

IK* NUEBN ASSOCIATION.

, London, January 30. A forecast of the Speech to be de livered at the opening, of Parliament to-morrow hni been published. It be gins by stating that the foreign outlook is peaceful. No reference is made to the increase of the garrison in Egypt, but does not forbbde change in the policy of the Go* verriment. Home Rule for'lreland would be the chief measure introduced, and Bills are promised dealing with the registration of votes, shortening the period of Parliament (probably to quinquennial). Provision would be made for the introduction of "one man-one-vote," and an amendment would be proposed to the Employers Liability Bill. Measures will also be brought down, providing. for the uni fication of the London District Council, and a proposal will be submitted rela tive to the Churches of Scotland and Wales. Sympathetic reference is made to the agricultural class, and probably a commission to enquire into the best means of granting relief will be set up*. A Bill, granting popular control over licensed houses, is among those, pro mised, and provision will be mads to close all public houses on days when a. political election is taking place. (Received February. 1, 11 a.m.) London, J&nnary 31. The Queen's Speech will also, contaia reference to Sir G. Portal's minion to* Uganda, and the Khedive's promise to be guided by English advice will be alluded to. The decrease of crime ilk Ireland is mentioned as satisfactory. The Home Rule Bill is described as a measure securing further improvement in the internal government of Ireland, and promoting true union of tho two countries. Bills are promised modify ing the law of conspiracy in regard to labour, and instituting bonrds of con ciliation. .'/'!.' "The Times,'! commenting on the forecast of the Speech says everybody is promised everything because Minis~ ters are confident it will be • long time before the promise! are fulfilled. . The "Daily News'* considers the Newcastle programme is the pith and. substance of the Speech. ■ The Irish Unionists will propose » strong amendment to the A.oVtross-in- Beply on the subject of tks release of the Oweedor prisoners. The Liberal Unionists'have decVfat to ait below the Government gangway.

wn* aSHBUBEON GUAKDIAN: WEDNESDAY, tfEß^fclAflx* 1, 1893.



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THE HARVESTS PIMEOUS. "a T any rate it is up to the average— ~"\ and the laborers are—well, a good deal more than plenteous. I have never before seen so many men in the country on she outluok for harvest worki For a time the town was "stiff wid 'era," as Pat said about the river and the fish* but a good many have >*een absorbed since the weather became harvest weather, and allowed the machines to «d rattling along, CUTTINGDUWN the wealth of Ceres' golden reign. Intrust I the farmers will get something like a favorable return for their year* toil, find I that when they come into town with their little CALICO-(2a lid a dozen)— bags of samples of grain, representing the crop, on the growing and in-gathering o 4 which they have been concentrating al their energies since last harvest, they will be able to receive from the grain merchants FBIC£» that will enablt. them to live themselves and LET OTHERS IL.IVE. The farmers are the men who feed us all, who grow our grain, our meat,, our dairy produce, and the wool to make cur CLOTHING-fsuitß at 355). They are the men who, with their wires and families, the tradesmen must depend upon to make their living, and we nave the most solid reasons possible for re ioicinc when the farmers are prospering. So thinks HARRY HARDLtiY, Manager for IliKDl^l BROS. Who are selling &oods very cheap. Beautiful dress tweed is 9d a dress ; «triped gin shams 74d. " '*OXS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. ... ,-„ '^nial r»ade shooters 9s 6d j Men's Coiv slippers 3s 3d. *t g * 'TOTAL. COME AND GIVE v * iWff



A Nasrjßfing? Wile A FACT. A speaker was holding forth on woman and he made out that she was just a little angel on'earth. "In glowing words he pictured how patient she was in suffering how courageous iix trouble, and how alto gether gentle, loving, and good sho was UHder all circumstances, and closed his peroration by declaring that any man who laid his haftd on a woman, save in the act. of kindness, was a memster. After the lecture, a pale, haggard, woe-begono looking man shiMed up to the speaker and said, "Look here, mister; I've heard what ] you've been saying about woman ; all about how nice and sweet she is, why, one would imaginethat you believed all women were just blushing full blown roses; I guess you don't know my wife. Well •he haint no blooming rose. She's a daisy, a reg'lar daisy, why mister my wife is a nagger, and there is'nt an hour, when she's awake, but th=»t she's nagging someone. If it is'nt ma, its the children, it is'nt the children, it & the cat. There is nothing that escapes her nagging tongue, and the only time any of us gets any rest is when she has nagged herself to sleep," ' How like the nerves of a man who drinks; they just nag, nag all the time, giving no rest until enough liquor has been taken to deaden all nervous sensibility, and the poor fellow goes off n tliab sodden/ snoring, miserable state that is but the rattling skeleton of a healthy sleep. _ . R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No 1 prts an end to all this nagging of the nerves by destroying all desire | for liquor. R. SV Booth's Golden Remedy No 2 is the best Brain and Nerve Tonic on this earth. AH chemists.



Holloway's Pills.—Factory Operatives and Workers in Manufactories.—The remark able remedies which have been discovered and perfected by Thomas Holloway, and which for more than forty years have been successfully used in every quarter of the globe, are especially useful in all the mani fold ailments which »ftl cts those who by reason of their occupations are confined for years, or all their lives, in crowded build ings and workshops. Holloway's Pills and Ointment are associated remedies, the former restoring the vital powers when diminished, and always acting as an efficient blood purifier, whilst the latter relieves local maladies and checks inflammation, and acts as a cleansing and healing agent in cases of bad legs, bad breasts, ulcers, and unhealthy sores of all kinds. Thk Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the discuses to which we are subjects Nokton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural fitrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentlw aperient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at 1b 14d, 2a 9d, 11s, by all medicine veadon throughoit th« w*rld.



Wanted AJ^TED—X young Girl as nurse. Apply Mrs Seoers. 2 } . TtTAI^TKD, Tenders at once for i VV painting shop and dwelling house at; Tinwnld. For particular*,, apply «. H A-WKINS^ *■ lt>d LOST, Cheque for one pound (£1), on Bank of Australasia, payment stopped.—Finder please leave at Bank of Australasia. . _ WANTED Known —200 dozen Ladies' Gloves from 4£d.~ MIICHELL AND ToRNER. 2 9 > \." ANTED" by competent Young VV Lady, engagement as daily or resident Governess. Good musician. Exceptional.rdEerences. Address '♦Gover ness," Mail Office. 1 Ijo i W' AJS TED—Home for a young Lady in family, in return for music lessons and services morning and evening, Apply, A. McL, \shburton Pose Office. 1 166.. P'^IHsOFORTE and Organ Show Rooms. Best cash value obtain able. Extended terms ; reduced scale; Ohtistchurch prices.—H. M^onbs^^ VV~A NTED Known—Good Em- W broideries, . 2jd per yard.— Mitchell and Turner.' 2J*



W' ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice i Creams, for the hot weather, i always ready ab-H. G. Flower's, Confec-1 tioner. East Street. ______ ! SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, I the largest, the best, and the cheap-1 ast Small 'roods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited, i '—W. J. Siloock. 4t182 i WTANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele-.| *» brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H, Collier's, "The Corner." WAITED Known—Good White Calicoe 3s 9d per dozen.— Mitchell and Turner. _2_7 W~ ANTED everyone to come and see the beautiful presents^ we ara giving away for every 5s and upwards spent —H. C. Segbrs, Melford House. THE Misses Adams' new Refreshment Reoms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Soda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times. Coleman's Buildings, East Streec. „______ __._~_a " ] VYTANTED Known.—Come and see *» our dress lines at 4fd and 6d, leather shirting 6|d, three-quaiter cloaks 12s 6d. --H. C. Sbgers, Melford House. WANTED the Public to know that S. W. Alcorn and Co'a Summer Sale is now on. Great Bargains in Millinery, Underclothing etc. , WTnTKD Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweller, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clcbhintf Factory. 10 213



VXTANTED—Purchasers tor Bargains in IVY Summer Dresses, Prints, and Delaines, Sunshades, &c. at S. W. Alcorn and Go's Sale. __^ W~ ~ANTKD Kaown.—A great variety of high class dress goods to choose from now selling under regular wholesale p r i C 9 B , —H. C. Segers, Melford House. \\7 ANTED "Known—New Flannelettes VV at extraordinary prices ;3s lid »nd 4s lid doa. Thirty per cent under pieice.—W. H. Collibr^ _ WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can gee SOlbs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash -or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robkrt Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. 11 31 DON"flet the rain water destroy your buildings. Get Spouting fixed at 4d per foot and buy a tank, complete with tap, tested before leaving workshop, for 30s, at J. W. Hardley's. DON'T Forget the Borough Bye-Laws re Carr agß Lamps, and that Hardlk . as large Stock <m hand, also a-large assortment of Tinware and Iron mongery, Scythes, Reaping Hooks, Hay Knives, Forks, etc., of best quality, and all at lowest possible prices. J. W. Hardmsy, East Street, Ashburton, T\TJSW YEAK'S~GIFTS.—Card, Book ie lets New Games in great variety. Beaut fullotof Vases, Fancy Glassware, and Fairy Lamps. Boys' and Girls' Annuals, and «,ther new Volumes. Prize Books at reduced prices. New Birthday Reward and Wedding Cards.-L. F. ANDREWES <$- , 00., Stationers' Hall. / =SHRISTM;A.S Suits. Boys, three \J garment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Oolonal-made Knicker Suits from 10s. Men's nicely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30s. Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 505,-—Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. Robbht Aj,corn. _^



J MAIL JNOTICES. Maila close for the following places as under, sufeiect to the necessary alteration! :— THURSDAY, Feb.**ry 2. For Northern Ports and Australian Colo tries and also f«r the United Kingdom and Contineat] of| Europe, per Waihor, at 030 0,m.. Due in London March 31. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch, of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places M follows: — ]? or a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Dunßandel daily) • , :■• 315 Cherteey and Rakaia (daily) ••< 6-30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and tforth (daily) ... , ■•• 630 345 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nasdays, and Fridays... 1,0-30 Drotr<or,e (daily) ... „.. 630 giffeltop and WiHowby« i' f i^eadays, Thursdays, *«4g.ajEjip4ays,,. . .- IQ-30 Watanui, Riyer.- Elgm, . ' -*.. SeafesW, side, Seaviev., "—«. and Kyle, Tuesa^., Thursdays, and Satur days 63° Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 4^45 Geraldine (daily) 10.3G Greenstrcet, Winchraore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Hackbhorne and Lismore, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Methven (daily) 6 16 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford , Forest (daily) 4-° ! Mayfiflid and Euapuua, Mondays and Thursdays 4 U Newlands, Tuesdays, Thursdays, arid Satur days •• 630 Timaru, Dunedin, and South (daily) ... - 1-°° „ Selwyu (daily) ... ••■ _ b2U Temaka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs- ' dfiys and Saturdays ... o.U Tinwald, Winslovr, Hinds, and Wannate (daily) ... 10..30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... ••>•!»> Wheatstonc, Ash ton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) ... ; , \f. jt p, _ Letters containing anything ot value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, or hank notes, it posted unregistered, will be compvhm-ily re gistered and eltarged dovbte registration fee*



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JFhe Raka^a monthly sale to-^^^ ,tf| be of more than usual importance. The IJew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency gon»Pfny <m con,ui»cti :jtt with Mr jX^S RssteU) will offer vieariy 4000, sheep, and Messrs Miles and. Co. wiU offer a tity of J!^^ *u^ «?^pleta threshing plant. «. LS"^ icine *■ Sander and Sons J^WKfifl Exjuract. Test, its eminent power iftu e^ctd in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— , t^e reliel is instantaneous. Thousands give \ the moat gratifying testimony.. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all •ver the world are its patrons. Bead the offioial reports that accompany each' bottle- We have no occasion to offer rewards in proff of the genuineness of our references. The official reportß of medical clinics andwuver sitiesttheofßcialcommnnicationsofthtOonsul 1 General for Italy at Melbourne j th* diploma awarded by the International, fijehibition,, Amsterdam—all these are, authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt, We* add here epitome of o#q o£ the various cases, treated at the! olinj* of Schultz, M.D. Pr«,. fessor, eto—**'€; 8., 24 years oW; cooges tion>>4 &Jbagess on the thigh. Incisions made? t«a places. Although Lister's dressings i nm applied, the secretion becawny two days-: later, very copious, and had adopted a f«tidi decomposed character. Tb« ; temperature ros& enormously. In cowieqaenpa the dressing was removed ajujb m. ife place were made during the dajf-timp repeated irrigations with Eucalypji Extract. The offensive foster dip,. %ppe*red very soon, the-kver abated wit» am a few days, and th&patienti recovered after the lapse of BQv«»ral wealth. In this instance we must 3(^t I»6> si^htof the fact that the Uytteif treatment s^ved the patient's life.— y^dytj.),.. • , . . ,3 vMeßs^ Cot«mane and Sons' Euc&Wf Ertract at Mittagpog and Obo"tamnndrfc, New South Wahs) hajt attained a reputation as a specie for affec tions o^ the chest, lungs, •onaumptias* asthma> diphtheria, and a/variety of other complaints,. It numbers among its patrons. Earl .Tersey?th> prwent, and Lord (Srriig ton.late, GoWimor of > New Soutk Wales* while in Great Britain dvring the infiaonz* •P^Vnio scarcely a pc office wanwith aut it. Messrs ColetnajMand Sons'whole sale 'depot is in GhrKtchureh. Sharland andO), are wholesale ageat»(oc the Worth hlaud, - •