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HOME AND FOREIGN

(P£K PUES3 ASSOCIATION.)

OBITUARY.

London, February 10 L. V. Jennings, M.P. for btockport. Sir Thomas Durand Taker, formerly Adjutant of the New Zealand forces.

UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

Ottawa, February 10. The Canadian Government agrees to withdraw the objection to the treaty between Newfoundland and tht United States if the Dominion fails to conclude a reciprocity treaty with the United States by August.

IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE.

London, February 11. The Postmaster-Genet al denies that the Government have arrived at any conclusion in favour of au"lmperial penny postage. He says that personally he is not hostile to it, and that the financial difficulty is not serious, nor the achninibtrative difficulty insuper able. He d< clares it essential for the coluiiits to agree to the change, but they probabl) would be averse to a further reduction at present. He points out that the question could not be raised until the meeting of the Postal Union of 1897,. as the proposal would be in direct opposition to a pledge given by tho.British representa tives at the Postal Union Convention in 1891. Until there is a change of feeling in the colonies it would be im possible for Great Britain to propose a penny postage which is distinctly op posed to the colonies' pledges on their admission to the Postal Union. Mr Morley mentions that if Great Britaiu reduced the postage to Id the colonies would have the right to surcharge: a double deficiency..

THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

Professor Wallace's paper, read at the Colonial Institute on Australasian agriculture, predicts that Australian crossbreds will soon be as suitable for European consumption as .Near Zea land mutton. He says that the limit: of American increased beef production is not within range of vision. The paper goes on to say that colonial grass butter will soon surpass the best Danish article.

"MISSING WORD" LOTTERY.

The Proprietor of "Feu-son's Weekly " will receive back the sum of £26,000 invested in the "missing word " competition and impounded by the Court, he having given a promise to expend the amount honorably.

THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.

Washington. February 11. Owing to the apparent indifference oftheFoieign Powers as to the fate of Hawaii, together with the Queen's proposal to cell her Sovereign rights to America, the feeling in favor of annexa tion is increasing.

THE SOMALI RISING.

Berlin, February 11. A warship quelled the Somali rising at Kismayo in East Africa, killing forty. The Somalia endeavored to assassinate the British Ret>ident.

STORMS IN THE ATLANTIC.

New ifoEK, February 11. Severe storms have been experienced in tbeTAtlantic. Twelve persons, in cluding the captain of the Allan steamer Pomeranian, were washed over board.

AUSTRALIAN.

SUSPECTED MURDER.

Sydney, February 12. The Rev. Mr Smith, pastor of the Australian Church, is missing. _ He has for sometime past been in the habit of visiting the domain at night for the purpose of expressing sympathy with thoEe resorting there. There are signs of a struggle, and as a stick and papers belonging to Mr Smith have been found, it is feared that lift has been murdered.

FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

The Clarence river is in flood, and parts of Grafton are inundated. It is feared that the crops in low lying districts have been swept away, which means the loss of hundred of thousands of pounds

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, February 11. j Mr Mackay, of the Labor Bureau, is to visit Feilding on Monday, and go over the I State farm with Captain A. G. Turner, of j the Survey Department, with a view to commencing operations at an early date , Dt Giles has sent in his report on the charges brought by the HonMr Mitchel son in the House of Repiesrfntatives last aession against Mr John King, census enumerator of Auckland, upon which Dr Giles recently sat aa Royal Commissioner. The report exonerates Mr King from all charges brought against him. Mr W, Bridson, Registrar of tli6 Native Lands Court, has claimed his pension and is about to retire. He has b«en in the Government service since 1862. The Hospital Trustees have decided^ to call for tenders for the erection of a separate building for typhoid patients, pending the building of a new wins. The " Poet's " Mastertor correspondent w j res . " Shocking revelations have been made here in connection with the milk supply of thfi town. It has been dis covered that several children have been poisoned by pyratoxicon. The germs were developed in the milk, and JJr Hoskings says that something will have to be done at once to prevent putrid milk being supplied." Wellington, February 12- Mr J. T, Walker, a settler at Stony Creek, near Palmerston North, was picked ijp in an unconscious state on the road -$3t" night"." He was found to have sus tained seyere injury to the brain. »nd died without regaiuing consciousness, fltr Walkpr is supposed to have been thrown from his horse. Mr W. F. Roydhouse, who started the "Evening Press" nine years ago, and who has been conneoted with the papw ever since, has left for the Wairarapa, where h» has purchased a paper in Gr y town. Last night he was presented by JhT Staff of tjie MPresß" with ao jllumirated framed ad^resa and a snve; Jalver. as a token of appreciation in hib_ arlous capacities, both »s an employe and a fellow-worker. O'Brii-p, who was some years ago om_ of the best wrestlers in the the city, died in gaol this morning. Ho had oeen drinking heavily and last week vas arrested on a charge of larceny. He was jemanded and cent to g*:>l for medical |rcfttlttent,

EARTHQUAKE.

SERIOUS DAMAGE.

At four luii.ub. s past i-,i«ht on Sunday inurniiii.- a sharp double shock of earth quake was felt in Ash burton. The first shock whs preceded by a low rumbling sound, and the shake was sufficient to set crockery ratil'ng. The second shock came a fuw seconds later, and was of about equal seventy to the firnt. The vibration continued for nearly a. minute afterwards. The direction of the move ment appeared to be from south to north. .No damage was done in this diatrbt, nor a^ Chiistchurch, Reefton, Hokitika, or Palmerston JSorth, where the shock was pretty smart. At Tiu.aru and Oamaru the shock was not as sharp, but it, will be seen by the follow Hg telegrams that some localities suffered seve: e'y. .

(PBK PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington; Fobruary 12 The most severe shuck of earthquake experienced here for years occutred at three minutes past eight o'clock this mo-ning. A low .rumbling sound was first heard ; then a slight shock wh'ch was followed by others more severe, the whole lasting several seconds and accom panied by a rumble resembling thunder. Uufldings shook violently, and 'he residents were greatly alarmed. The direction was from east to west, and thire was an upheaval movement. So far as ascertained to-']ay no serious damage has been occasioned. A few chimneys have been levelled, and. plate glass wir.dows broken or c acked in various parts of the city. The tree public library just com pleted, a building of brick and Oamaru stone, suffered. A number of joints at j the top of the structure where the stone jjined the bricks opsnel slightly, and small portions of the cornices fell away, hut nothing serious. Many articles were thrown from shelves. When warehouses ami shops are opened tc-morrow further damage may be reported. Wellington, February 18. The earthquake had a rotatory motion and was felt at \Vainui-Omata, across the hirhor, before* here, as the caretaker of the water dam was ringing up the tele phone exchange to te)l the opuaors when the latter felt the shock themselves. A uiillurmi on his way to town s;:ys he ,saw flic whole city shaking. Ejcaggerafcid accounts of the damage to the public library got abrcad, and sent large crowds inspecting the building. Some of the grocers' shops have suffered. The large now building in c >urse of erection for the Government Insurance escaped with out injury.

Blenheim, February 12 The most severe shock of earthquake for many years was experienced at ei^ht o'clock this burning and caused consicer ablo alarm. Two distinct shocks were felt, but so close together as to be almost continuous. At 9.10 and 3.15 minor shocks were felt. Tha direction was south to norih. Man/ chimneys were injured and will have to be rebuilt. Messrs LitchSeld's and W. Barr's stocks of glassware and brie a-brac were consider ably damaged. No damage is reported from the country 'Kelson, February 12. A severe shock of earthquake was ex perienced berea'.abfiut 5 minutes pa&tß this mcrning. Many chimneys have suffered, j and iv a number of houses articles were j thrown down and destroyed. At the ' Government buildings only one chimn y entirety escaped. The' top of one was slewed round, and in the.othera the brick work is shattered, cracked, or broken away. At (Julfrge Hill the bricks from a chimney fell on to the beds which weru occupied shortly before. At the college, hospital, gaol, asylum, and BishopdrJe, the chimneys are damaged, and in the froni pediment of iha Hunk of New Zea land the sroue-work is cra-'ked. The ppre of the Cathedral appeal s to be out of plumb, and in many shops the plate glass "windows A'eie broken or cracked. The interior of thj Nelson Club shows evidence of a movement of the stone building, and the next building is ra'her badly damaged.. In some stores a gord deal of damage was done, hut being Sunday it is impos sible to estimate ihe"Vaiue. The mayor's house suffered a good deal. It is thought the loss will exceed £4000. No one was hurt.

THE FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND.

ANOTHER RAINFALL. []>JSB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, February 12. The Premier has promised to move in Parliament for a grant in aid of the Queensland sufferers by the floods, if the details show the necessity. Brisbane, February 12. It is estimated that £10,000 worth of damage has been done to the powder magazine by the flood. Great expense will be incurred in removing the Government steamers, including the Palunah, from the Bo tanical Gardens. The Government have distributed 2000 pairs of blankets and a large quantity of provisions among the dis tressed, Fifty-two houses were washed away at Ferndale, and many narrow escapes from drowning are reported Torrents of rain are again falling, a.ad four inches were registered in three hours. Several houses in Stanley street, South Brisbane, are again sur rounded by Ayater. A hurricane, accompanied by a terrific rainfall, has been experienced at Bundaberg, 260 miles north of Brisbane, ai?d four inche3 of rain were recorded in ten hours. At Ipswich also there was a heavy rainfall, and the Brisbane river is rising 2 feet 6 inches

per hour. • Painful scenes have taken place at the Eclipse mine, where several miners are entombed by the rushing water, and the wives of the perished miners are endeavouring to dig through into the mine. The Government have received sympathetic telegrams from the Go vernments of New lZealand and other colonies. (Received February 13, 11.55 a.m.) Brisbane, February 13. ; Up to the present time 424 families, representing two thousand persona, have been relieved. The fund h*s reached £6000. It is estimated ten thousand persona will require relief, absorbing at least £35,000.

Weliington, February 13. The Premier has received the following cable from the Premier of Queensland in reply to the message B«nt by the Few Zealand Government; "The Govern ment is very gratified for your kind ox pression of sympathy, Much destitution as been caused by the total destruction of homes, and much help will be retired. S. W. Griffith." At the United Methodist Free Church, Christchurch, last night, at the close ot the service, the following resolution was cirriert:-"Th»t this congregation ex presses its sympathy wi'li the sufferers by the floods in Brisbane, and that « deputation, consisting of Messrs Turner and Leadley, wait up-n his Worship tb«

THE ASfIBURTON GUARDIAN * MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, I&>3.



Mayor asking him l-> convene a pubic ineeting for t! c purpose of matei ally assisting the sufferers." Public JNOUO3a ASH-BURTON TTORTICULTUR^L OOOIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW. ARCADE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY I8 k OPEN 1 P.M. TILL 10 P.M. ADMISSION : Members By Ticket Non-Members ... Is Children ... ... 6d. R. LECHN R, 2|57 Hon. Secretary. Department of Agriculture. Wellington, IN Z., February 10, iBV3. THlfl DAIRY ■ INDUSTRY ACT, 1892. 1> HE iittentioii of Manufacturers ai d Exporters of Dairy Produce is specially directed to the provisions of the above named Act, as on and after the first day of March proximo, the various causes of such Act will be strictly enforced. JOHN MoKENZIK, 256 ! Minister for Agriculture.



t[A OAKD.] r \/|ISS SOLuM(». -.£ Duiif'diu, ex iVJ. perltnced 'lY^cher uf Mu:c, , Voice Pioduciion, and Sincinig, will ««vo lessons at Abhburton in tbtj Jil-ove. La', pupil of Protessors Schettk and Littinur, Mesdames Woolridge »nd Pickering. For particulars, applj toMn H. Zam>kk or Mr H. M. Jones. 2§. 2 Jflosicy. jPfiOOn of rirUs>t Moneys to lenr! U pon Freehold secuti ties, in sums of not less than £1000. Apply to Mk C. W. PURJSKLL, . , Solicitor, , 2 38 Montgomery's Buildings. LOST from the neighoorhood of Bat-ford, Hinds, about 25 Ewes and Lambs, branded G.J. Anyone giving information that will lead to their recovery will be rewarded. GEORGE JAMESON, 2^42 Ashburton. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. L, N TRIES for the above close on tL THUKtiUAX, February 16, and may be left wit,. Mk W. C. I avis, "East itruet, til; 5 p.m., and with the under .signed fiom 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the Aic/tde Chambers. \e . . . ■ R. LECHNER, 2*39 Hon. Secretary. MR T. BULLOCK,



FOR SALE. 1 Oft Acres Mount Somerc District. Af\ Acres Alford Forest. <y A Acras, all in grass, with faim ■^^ house and other buildings. Acroß,*plain4 land, good sheep *-*^s'-J country. t|f| Acres, all improved, near a school. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold at a reasonable »riije, as the owner i^ desirous of going to the North Island. . T. BULLOCK. Business Notices



John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores ly fu* the Largest and Bsst | Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any o'her House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a I'U line of these Goods.



A CARD] TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STRK ET, ASHBURTOff. TERMS OX APPLICATION. CARD, Rita* carsi>n, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFOR'LV. AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



In addition to our immcuse Stock of GEJSERAL IRONMONGERY, we have | also on hand by fir the Largest and most i : Complete Stock if PAPERHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards. ALSO,-PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PATNT, VARNISHES, j DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Pnperhangcrs requisites. i ■ i i WE can offer special inducements to j Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has j been largely increased. !



P.CLARK, HAIRDRES&ER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISE*, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site o\ the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort mont of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Tliree Castes, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is.



WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. FT EALTH without Medicine, Hum- II bug, cr Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic,, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting MedJcal Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtos & Co., Electricians, 190 loucestor street, Christchurch. 9 50 VG. JESSON i (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to. order on the shortest notice. ; . The Trade and Country Stores supplied. $£%. Please' note the addrese — G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, East Street, Ashburton.



TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &c. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER ! BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. B4RDTOI k PROVISION lEKMWL



IMPORTANT CLEABING SALK. FBIDAY, MAECH 3, 1893. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. MR D. THOMAS has received in btructions from Mr D. Brick to HOLD A CLEABING SALE On the above dateof the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Consisting of about 10.000 s H " p O C\ HORSES, Traughts, etc. And a very Large Quantity of FARMING! PLANT, Of which full particulars will be given in future adveriisbraents. Sale at Tara, five miles from Ashburton, commencing at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. NO RESERVE. D. THOMAS, 1t155 Auctioneer, Ashburton. %]j~AN 'KNOBBroDB~AMOUNT OF fjubor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers,' etc., and wholesale from the manufactevers. Cunnimotojc & Co., 190 'Gloucester Street, Ohriatchurch. 931



IHWE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLYN, & KAI^.POI 1 TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youths and Boys , long- and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcoru, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Preserve xour Kyesiirlvt, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef ». LAZARUS, OCUiJST OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, j WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses tit required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. >.



"—' ■ . I FL-RXriTB CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE JARPETS KSTABUSHED OVER A QUARTER OF A CBMUKI. FURNITURE CARPET FURNITURE * CARPETS r> Artistic, inexpensive^ FURNITURE \ CARPETS* FURNITURE CAkPBIS . BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE ■ CARPETS FURNITURE rURNIIUR£ CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS OAUPETS FURNITURE JARPET< Oo net fail^ to rutic FURNITURE (JARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE „. . CARPETS Hia Extensive Showrooms coutam . FURNITURE ' CARPETb THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS .FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE . ,  CARPETS to be found in FURNITURE . . CARP£TS Mew Zenl iinl. FURNITURE , <:ARPKI& WRNIIURE &TEM tlllltlUJ liPildiSliiilK °;- B f s FTRNITURE . CARPETS FURNITURE - HOMS, OABrBIsi FtRmiUBE HIGH STREET °AW>EIB .nniiuß. CHMBTCHUBCH. °"n"", FURNITURE CARPETg FURNITURE CARPETS



"HARVEST OEEQUKS," . WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO Craighead and Herryman. BECAUSE:—'* We wan*. New Suits after harvest, and as we stn-11 up . and down East Street we always admire their uewTweada'^ and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality," 1 BECAUSE Cuaighbad ahd Bskhvman have the Largest Stock of FashionaMe and mttsr. Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE You cm always depend upon Cuaighbad and Bbkrvmak f..i "aCOODFIT, "FIRSTCLArfS WORK," "BEST VALUE,' and "SATISFACTION IN EVfiltY JtUJ SPECT." —SPECIAL. — ; Stront? Saddle Tweed Trousers to meisure  21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Tniusers to measure... 21s"; ORAIGHBAD & BBBRYMAN,. Tailors an a Out. filter §. EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. : ...... .



Temporary Promises OLD TO W IST HALL . (Next MB H. M. JOSES.). ANDREW ORB fl/ILL REMOVE his LARGE STOCK to the>bove Address on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd, ; For a FEW WEEKS during the RE-BUILDING of his Old Premises. Drapery, Clothing & Boots WILL BE SLAUGHTERED As the Space is Limited »nd NEW GOODS are now Landi<*g, ——.o: — Remember Address, — ANDREW ORR, OLD T'WN HALL. Pjj t Mr Bairston will still be found Upstairs in the same building.



WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sorrow Mid Berrymar.}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t j enable me to do this I have decided to charge Pricen that have^neve- been heard of in Ashburton. Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings :TOTlfi THE ADDRE3S : $3B* c ketween J. Scaly and Co/s ano H. C. Segers. RAI.T STREET, ASHBU^O^ J2O



BEEOHAM'S PILLS ; TpOR Bilious and Nervous Diaordera, such aa WW and Pain m tW IHwieK s|v| X? Ruarfache, GiJdim m, Fulu«wt, andSwellingaftormeala,Diaainesßaad IM|M* ness. Cola Chilla, F.u»hini(k of ll«at, Ljhs or Appe:ite, Shortnees of BreaHv Cfapftfr: ness, Blutchjs on tho Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreaan, and all Vervo«e>M Trembling Sensations, &c The first dose will give relief in twenty mmrtv. XMb is no fiction. Every kufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of Uwse Plo%'iaM they will be acknowledged to be ' WORTH A GUINKA 'A BOX." '; BEECHAM'S PILL 3, taken a. directed, will quickly restore females te o*** plete health. Ihey promptly remove any obstmotion or irregularity of the ejwM|» WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVWt: ' They are like magic—a few do*es will work wonders upon the Vital' Gimtmff Strengthening the mussular system, rwtoring the long-kwt complexion; htfigjafg back the keen edge of appetite, and arouauu with the rmwDud of health the wMt pbyoical energy of the human frame. For throwing ofl fevers in hot eHatatea dcV ire specially renowned. These are facto admitted by thousand*, in all damp d lociely, anc> one of the beei guarantees to the nervous and debilitated » tfcifc Gkwcham^ Pilla have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medkine in the world. IWI lirections with each box. . _ PaurAUD ohlt by THOMAS BKECHAM, St. Hbuutb, Laxcashiu, SvauKP. Sold »y all Dnvoonn ur tarn Cotoiaas. ,_ -



Business Hotioe S. MANNING and~Co, LIMITED. BREWERS OF THIS FAVORITE CHKJSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITIER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IX HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF , Ma E. ZVNUKR, ASHUUttT 'N. OXDRAUunT AT i THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, illE TINWALD HOTEL, T TJNWAID, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, . WINSLOW. / \Uil Clients and Roadersare reminded chat All communication* having reference to advertising and subscriptions hbould bo addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and cilnrs rp.forri.ig thereto—to THE EDITOR. AGEiNTS WANTED. 11 1 ANTED Agent* for a GOOD VV . ; SELLISGT LINE. Either sex and earn tfood income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING jO., Box W U F.n, Sydney. N.S V U.S.o. CvJ. .i j Xi O lj (^ jji fjQ U»iON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkox LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: Cor Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, uti Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday.. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Refused fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES k GO., Apcntafor ashburton. ~BOT FLY. "~~ rpHE WELL "KNOWN PAGB'B A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One application a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin ' THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruisea, or swellings t»i %ny kind in hones.. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oili. Sure oure for sores en backs or shouldei-s, and any kind of broken wotmd*. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburtori, Mr Anderson, SaddJer For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Sad j lor. ' For Geralline, Mr Connolly. Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Prise, Saddler, Sole Maker and Proprietor. F. W. PAGE, I CHERTSEY CANTERBURY. _ IDEOPLV, about to marry »nd furnkh their houses, are invited to call on Plckford A Undrlll, AT THB ASHBUB'JVIN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON YHSW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites, in Rimu, Iron and Brass-Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kipoc and Fl<ick Mattresses, Duehease and Fancy Table*, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the addr« s— TANORKD .STfiEFT, . N«t Building Soaisty.



JJREbDEN piANO (*)MPA*Y. PIANOS, ORGANS, ! HARMONIUMS, , On th« TWO Y«ARB HIRE SYSTEM* , SHhE'f MUSIC, VIOUSB, TIOUM STRIBGS, and TIOLIN REQUISITE*, HOKACti A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Miihic, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. llg MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. I WILL NOT bo ht-H responsible for Debt co'itrnctwl on my Uhalf without v niy wiitten onier. All Coil obtained fn m tlicec iiui.od will be charged for Uj mo, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. 0. B. KNIGHT, VROPRIETOR, WEST STRKET, ASHBURTON STUDY HEALEH. FOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Dried Whole llcal is recommended l>y iho faculty for ite Dietetw and Nutri-^ ' tive properties SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, «nd 251b DAGS^ , FOR CAMP, COTI'AGK FARM, IeTD i •JTITIOy. .IUMHO BRAND BAKING POWDER is jiivaluiMn. lirentl. Scone*, Cakea, etc. made wi» hihu Powder are Wholeaome - ami Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powdi rbcinsabeulutely pure and contain ' no Alum Sol 1 b» all Me-chaota and Storekeepera , in Abhbui ton. WHOLESALE by MANUFAOTURBRB An«U»rson i. Go^ muRU TEACHKR OF piAiorenn * ei«AR, AROADE CHAMBERS, . ASHBURTON. To SheepowateWt r GIVE One Shilling Each for Five Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drama in any quantity. Also 1} \ per, pound for Clean : Fat, or l|d for tallow. > ■ C. Mr. BROOKS, i &HEES* DIP MANUFACTURER, '. ASHBURTON, ' * PUBLIC KOTICB. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their. CLD FKIEADS AND CUENTS, as well an to the FARMERS and GRAZIfe'RS of the Aahburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to aob in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed co their rare for disposal, either by PufcHe ' Auction or Piivate Treaty, and CHawta nwy have en»re confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING BALE 3 will akw haw th-ir careful attention cither in Town or Country. ; < J.T. FORD A CO., V LAND, STOCK, ft WOOL BROBJNt^ ; 164 Hereford Street, (ferietdwraW V HENRY ZANDER, , ■■ .^ MERCHANT, A»HBUKIMt> ~^v