The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1893. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL.

, We are glad to see that the Go- 1 vemors of the Ashburton High School are addressing themselves seriously to the consideration of what is best to be done to popularise that institution, and to secure its more efficient working. For some years past it has been in creasingly manifest that something requires to be done in this direction, the number of pupils, on the boys' side at anyrate, being disappointingly small and making it a matter of great difficulty to adjust the teaching staff. This want of support on the part of the public is perhaps largely attributable to the excellence of the primary schools and the free education therein pro vided, but the High School affords advantages which the former are unable to supply, and of which those who can afford it—and the fees are very moderate — certainly ought to secure for their sons, especially those who are destined for professional careers. Another reason why the school is not availed of as it should be by country settlers is, we think, because of the want of arrangements or the want of facilities for boarding pupils. Ihere is no master's residence in connection .with the school at which these could be provided, but it should be easily possible for the Board of Governors to make arrangements with private parties to take in pupils at a moderate rate, and to arrange for a junior master to reside at the same place so as to have the boys under bit) supervision out of school hours. Such an arrangement as this would, we think, work quite satisfactorily, but it is a matter which ought to have the careful consideration of the Board. The proposal to institute scholarships open to the pupils of all schools in the county and Borough is one which has our hearty approval; it will place, as it is most desirable should be the case, the opportunity of higher education within the reach of every child in the district, and will do much to popmkrise the school. The further question of the re-arrangement of the staff, in connection with which it is proposed to treat the school as one, without distinction as to the sex of pupil, is that which presents the most difficulty, for whereas, on the one hand, this course would tend not only to economy but to efficiency of tewjhing, yet on the other it is possible that parents, or at anyrate some of them, may object to boys and girls sitting together. This is the case, however, in all the primary schools, and if it have its disadvantages it has un doubtedly its advantages also, and the Board will carefully consider both sides of the question before taking final action.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr E. J Gould, a farmer on Raincliff, near Titnaru, »ged 56, died suddenly *t one o'clock on Thursday morning. The Rev Mr Robjohns, travelling agent for tiie British and Foreign Bible Society, is announced to preach in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening, and to addtess a meeting on Monday evening at half-past seven o clock at the Primitive Methodist Church, An advertisement in another column invites tenders for alterations and additions to the Ashburton Post office. The announce ment does not come a day too soon, for we and many others began to fear that the promise to improve the accommodation had been forgotten. The average attendance at Hampstead school last mouth was 310; equal to the best average siuce the scarlatina epidemic broke out —not 230 as stated in the report of the School Committee meeting in yester day's Guardian. The Monowai, with the English mails of February 28, left San Francisco for Auck land on March 3, contract date; the Alameda, with the colonial mails of Feb ruary 25, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on March 16, contract date. By a proclamation, published in the New Zealand Government " Gazette "of February 27, the Governor in Council declares the boundaries of the v Nelson aod Canterbury land districts altered, bo as to provide for tlw Cheviot estate being included within the boundary of the Canterbury land district. The Ashburton ram and ewe fair is to be held on Thursday next, March 23, at the Tinwald yards. Messrß Miles and Company, Limited, have been favored with special entries of superior sheep from the flocks of Messrs Harper (Hackthorne estate), T. and J. Harrison (Cleat Hills), B. Herring (Alford), and J. Ca.thcart Wason (Corwar). Mr Robinson who succeeds Judge Ward while the latter is taking Mr Justice Williams' seat on the Supreme Court bench, holds a Court at Timaru on March 21; at Oamaru on March 24; and at Naseby on March 30. The Ashburton Court will be adjourned until April 5, Subsequently Mr Robinson will proceed to the West Coast. It is stated that if the Resident Magis tracies are accepted by the gentlemen to whom they have been offered, Mr Martin will be appointed to Kaiapoi. Mr H. O. Wardell, who is now there, will be ap pointed to Nelson, and Mr Jt4. S. Hawkins will be appointed to Lawrence. Mr Eyre Kenney will be appointed to some district, but the name is not mentioned. Our readers are reminded of the polo sports to be held on Wednesday next at the Ashburton Racecourse commencing at 1.30 p.m. The polo ponies in the district are being actively trained for the various events, and a novel and enjoyable afternoon's sport is promised. Eutries from local riders are required to be made with the Hon Secretary, Mr Henry A. Mackay, at nine p.m, this evening. Mr Arthur Klein, the English evangelist, whose services in Australia and the larger cities of New Zealand have drawn such vast crowds, is announced to preach in Ashburton to-morrow The meetings will be held in Oddfellows' Hall; afternoon at three, even ing at eight. Doors are to be opened half an hour before each service, and we are in formed that the evangelist's practice is to admit no one after the preaching has actually commenced. We understand that these services are quite unsectarian, Christians of all denominations being welcomed. They are also entirely free, no collection being made. Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Some occupations tend to the development of certain diseases, and those who toil as miners are peculiarly liable to rheumatism, lumbago, and other allied complaints. In the gold-fields and copper mines Holloway's remedies have been largely patronised by the workers to their very great advantage, and they can be confidently recommended as invaluable remedies for inward congestion, spasms, and cramps in the bowels, and all those conditions of the lungs and liver to which those who work underground or in impure atmosphere are so peculiarly liable, For cuts, bruises, sprains, and stiff joints, the action of Holloway's Ointment is eminently healing and soothing, and a supply should always be at hand in case of need. The ONHiiOW Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit m«*mf»otujred by JUluebrogkandCo,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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POLITICAL.

Lokdon, March 16. Wedderburn (Liberal) defeated Grant (Conservative) for Banffshire by a majority of 771. The seat was rendered vacant by the appointment of the sitting member, Hon. R. W. Duff, as Governor of New|South Wales.

BUTTER FRAUDS.

In a butter report received by Sir A. Clarke, acting Agent-General for Victoria, the importers condemn the branding and ask that inspectors be appointed to prevent it, and suggest that each factory be registered, as in America.

MILITARY MATTERS.

Colonel Hatton, the newly'appointed Commandant of the New South Wales forces, charges the British military authorities with neglect of practical training and marching.

EGYPT.

March 17. There is an indication of fresh trouble arising in Egypt.

ARMING SLAVERS.

Brussels, March 16. The Belgian Government are com plaining that the Germans and Eng lish are supplying arms to the Arab slavers in East Africa, in contraven tion of the treaty.

A DYNAMITER.

An escapee from Noumea named Schoup was arrested in Brussels, Two infernal machines were found ia his lodgings. He is believed to have been acting in concert with Mathieu, the supposed author of the explosioa at Very's restaurant in Paris.

THE PRESS IN GERMANY.

-, Berlin, March 16. Thepublisher of the "|Nord Deutache Zeitung " has been condemned to four months' imprisonment, in consequence of his paper praising Prince Bismarck and libelling Count yon Caprivi,

AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, March 16. The Ameer's letter to the Viceroy of India is of a friendly nature. He agrees to negotiate with, respect to the Kurran boundary, but neither accepts nor declines a conference at Jellalah&d. The heat, he says, renders a Conference impossible at present.

MUNIFICENT DONATION.

Ottawa, March 16. . Lord Mount Stephen has given another sum of £250,000 to the Vic toria Hospital at Montreal.

THE JAPANESE NAVY.

Yokohama,, March 16. The Emperor of Japan, has reduced his income by £60,000 per annum in order to secure au increuse in the navy.

AUSTRALIAN.

POLITICAL.

Sydicey, March 17. J Ac a meeting of the Labor party it was decided to insist <on the Electoral Bill being adopted by the Upper House in the form in wnicib. it passed the Legislative Assembly,- MelbqijkjNK, March 17. The Premier has* decided to intro duce the Income Tf*x Bill next session. After further consideration Mr Dun can Gillies has dueled that his duty lies in the colony at the present juncture, and he now declines to ac cept the Agent-Generalship.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A serious fisre broke out in Kitchen's candle factory at Port Melbourne, and destroyed 10Q tuuns of oil. The damage is estimated at over £7000.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

New Plymouth, March 17. A man named 1 homson mysteriously disappeared aboub three months ago after landing from a steamer here. It has been ascertained that he was on the evening train from New Plynsioeth to Stratford on December 3. He avrived at che latter place, where all trace- seems to end. It is thought he must have- gone into the bush and got lost. Inverc.ikgile, March 17. A spieler recently arrived from Mel bourne was sentenced to six months' hard labour to-day, for obtaining £2 from a young fellow from the country by means of a confidence trick.

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY, AUTUMN MEETING.

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Hastings, March 17. March Handicap; 1 mile.—Muriwai, 7st 51b, 1; Lochnesß, 7st 111b, 2 ; Kapua, 7at. 3. Time—lmin 47 2-sth sec. Divi dend—£4 IBs. Hurdles; If miJo.—Gondolier, lOst, 1 ; Worth, 9st, 2 ; Chesber 9st 71b, 3, Time—3min 36sec. Dividend—£4 3s. Juvenile Handicap; six furlongs.— Z vnella, 8«t 7ib, 1; Spinaway, 7st 31b, 2 ; St Cecilia, 7st 61b, 3. Time—lmin 21 3-5Ui sec. Dividend—£3 2a. Bueke Memorial Stakes ; l£ mile.— Boulanger, Bst 101b, 1; Scotfree, 7st 71b, 2 ; Freelance, 7st, 3. Time—2min 44 l-sth sec. Dividend—£3. Pacific Handicap.— Spinfeldt, 7st 41b, 1 ; Prairie Grass, Bsti, 2 ; Jilt, 7st 61b, 3. Time—lmin 56 3-sth uec. Dividend—£4 16s. Post Stakes.—Ramgitata, Bst 71b, 1; W rater Lily, Bst, 2 ; I^ink, 3. Dividend — f I 14s. Varewell Handicap ; 7 furlongs.— Freelance, 7st 51b, 1 ; Zaccho, 6st 91b, 2 ; Ua, 7st 101b, 3. Time—lmin 35sec. Dividend—£B ss.

TROTTING.

At the Heathcote Trotting meeting on Friday, Mr H. G. Tasker's Sarah won the Sc Patrick's Handicap of 50 soys, and Mr H. Skivington's Geordie II won ihe Selling Handicap (saddle) and was sold for £17 10d.

WAIMATE RACES.

At the St. Patrick's Day races at Wai mate, Lord Zetland won the three principal events-the Harvest, Flying, and St. Patrick's Handicaps.

Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and Cootamunrtrav, New South Wales) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring ton, late, Governor of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epeditnic scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in Chribtchurch. Sharland and Co. are wholesale agent* for the North Wand,

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

ANNUAL CONCERT,

The St. Patrick's concert has evidently come to stay, for quite as large an audience was attracted by it as has assembled in previous years. The hall was filled as ful] as it was possihJe to crowd people into it, the only drawback being that so large a number had to be content with btanding room on'y. A few more benches in the hall would be very acceptable when the house is so very full as it was last night. The programme was not too long and was judiciously varied. The Orchestral Society opened each part of the pro gramme with selections, and their music was much appreciated. The other instru mental numbers were well played piano forte duets by the Misses McCormick and Sutherland— sweetly played Irish airs— and Miss Sutherland and Devane, a taking little piece that gave the young ladies an opportunity to exhibit what the pupils of che Convent School could do in the manipulation of the piano. Mrs Donald Mac Lean's selections of Irish airs on the piano were eminently popular, especially her second instalment, for which she was vociferously applauded, and in response rattled off in happy style a string of Highland reels. But the true Irish hearts in the crowd will not readily forget the first piece she played, which had for theme " The Minstrel Boy," and had a descrip tive setting in which the tumult of war is illustrated, over which rises the wail of 1 the desolate minstrel. The piece requires careful manipulation, as well as fine expression, and che audience were not slow to realise that in Mrs Mac Lean's rendering both were present, and recog nised it accordingly. Mr C. Wood's violin solo " The Wearing of the Green " was what was to be expected from such a master of the instrument, and he received the burst of applause that usually follows any effort of his. Of dancing there were three numbers, and would have been four—an Irish reel—but for a slight mis understanding that started off the National Anthem before the team got on the stage. This was to be regretted, as we would not have missed m Irish reel by the team who were to perform it for something. We are promised a reel next time, however, without fail. Mr M. G'Lous»hliu and Mr Daniel Brick gave «?ach an Irish step dance—jig and horn pipe —and both had to come back again, so well did they please ; and Mr Donald Mac Lean to Alick McKay's pipes wvs as graceful and as active as ever in his Highland fling, and received a very hearty encore. The vocal numbers were very well chosen. Mrs P. Williams was in good voice and san? " K&te J'Shane " with remarkable swebi..ucti. Miss Butler, to her sister's accompaniment, sang "Killarney" far better than we have ever heard her sing this beautiful gem of Irish minstrelsy, and as an encore gave the Scotch song ** Afton Water " with a rich ness of voice and a pathos in treatment that reminded many of a voice long fami liar in that hall, but now, alas S silent for ever. With her sister Miss Anastasia, Miss Butler sang the duet " O'ei the hill, o'er the dale," an effort that was also encored. The duet—" The Elfin Call " — was one of those finished performances with which we are familiar when Mr and Mrs Flower are the singers, and oi course it had to be repeated. Of the gentlemen soloists, giving the premier place in order of mention to the s' ranger, we con gratulate the Committee on securing the aid of Mr McGuinneas, a nephew, we understand, of Mr Brick, and a useful man in such flowiug songs as "The Gallants of England," and " Home, boys, home." He was heartily received, and in the latter song was specially 1- happy. Mr Broad was his own proper self in "Barney O'Hea," and was recognised as such by a highly pleased audience. In the second p*rt he took ihe place of an absentee, and was encored for a fair rendering of " Rock'd in the cradle of the deep." Mr Higgins has lost none of his power, and <vas in as good voice as we have heard him. For his " Wearin'o' the green" he was heartily encored and gave " Ire land, I love thee still." We do not re member having heard Mr Frank Henry sing on that staee before, but we will be glad to hear him again, as we are sure the audience will, especially when he ess*ys clever trifles of humor like "Father O'Flynn." Owing to the indisposition of Mrs A. C. Claridge, the piano accom paniments were played .by Miss Ada Gates, in a manner that left nothing to be desired. The Rev. Father O'Donnell took occasion just before the interval to thank the public for their attendance ; the performers for the aid they had rendered, all the more so that most of them belonged to other congregations; the Committee and the Secretary, Mr Adams, for the arduous work that had beer done in connection wich the arrange ments for the concart; and Mr H. A. Gate-) for his successful manngementof the musical arrangements. The gathering was a brilliant success in every detail, and closed at the reasonably early hour of half-past ten. A. ball followed which was quite »s great a success as the concert.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

LOCAL OPTION,

HOME RULE.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, March 16. The House of Commons, by a majority of 35, passed the sooond read ing of the Welsh Local (■';■( inn Bill, permitting the reduction of existing licenses, and the refusal of new ones. The Liberals are indignant at the second reading of the Home Rule Bi.l being delayed. Mr Gladstone, writing to Mr Mc- Carthy, said that he did not wish the debate to be interrupted by the Easter recess, and he found that it would be impossible to close it before Easter. The Irish Presbyterian Assembly protest against Home Rule, on tha ground that it would lead to the Roman Catholic Church being endowed, and would give no • protection to the min ority. The Tyrone Orangemen have resolved to arm themselves under the leadership of Lord Caledon. London. March 17. The Ulster Defence Union have' issued a manifesto signed by the Duke of Abercorn, the Marquis of London derry, the Earl of Erne and others, convening an assembly of sixty elected delegates in Belfast who may be authorised to declare a policy and direct the action of the Ulster Union ists. The " Daily Telegraph " asserts that it is intended to marshal 100,000 unionists supported by £1,000,000 of money.

NEW BUILDINGS.

MR W. H. COLLIER'S NEW "CORNER."

The new shop at the corner oi Tancred and East streets, tor Mr W. H. Collier, draper, is now complete, and Mr Collier reinstated on his old site. This sito is one of (he oldest business stands in the town, and all who have occupied it have been successful while carrying on business upon it. 'Mr Collier himself has been in business here five years an a draper, i trade of which he has the fullest practical know ledge. In proof of this, the fact may be quoted that Mr Collier was for t«vo years manager of the celebrated Redfern'a, Bond Street, London ; and the other fact that, so extensive an enlargement of his business premises in Ashburton has be come necessary is substantial enough evi dence in itself. The property is owned bj Mr G. Coletnan, and when thak gentle man made up his mind to demolish the 6'd wooden structures that so long occu pied the Rite, he determined to replace them with buildings that would be no disgrace to the town, and he has certainly done so. The ne# shop is of br>ck, of one storey, but carries an imposing pedi ment of several feet above the brick walls. The shop has one entrance from Eaststreet, and another from Tancred street, sills of both being tiled in chess-board design with pretty effect. The Tancred street door admits the; visitor to the Manchester goods, general! drapery, and dress goods departments,! which occupy a floor space of 37 feet by 25 feet, and these departments are lighted by a 6ft. by oft. skylight, and 22 gas jats. i Here in passing it may be noted that the , skylights, of which there are four, are so located that no unduly strong light is ad-, mitted to any particular part of the shop, but an equal distribution is obtained, and 'Consequently there are no dark corners. The distribution of the gas lighting has been on the same principle, and by an arrangement of the sup ply pipes in five branches, each of which carries a special tap, the light in any particular part of the shop can be in creased or diminished at will from one point. The gas fittings are the work of Mr J. W. Fardley, and are the usual creditable piece of workmanship of the Prospeot Buildings establishment. The show room, Which is in the rear portion of the building, is 29ft by 18fc. Miss Mercier is the presiding genius of this department, and every opportunity has been given to her to display her wares. Here too a special skylight floods the room with an equal light, and a millinery window of 10ft widfcfi is also under her special care. Light is also obtained from this source, but filtered through the stock, displayed with much taste- and in great quantity. The clothing and mercery department covers the largest space of all—soft by 15ft, ffhd is also lighted by a 6ft by 6ft skylight. Ihe clothing window—the one south of the East street entrance—is 12ft wide, and ia devoted wholly to the dis play of Kaiapoi goods, while the general drapery window is the largest in the colony, extending no less than 36ft from the Wast street to the Tancred street entrance. This window is lighted with three 8-light gas branches with reflectors, in addition t<> the thirteen gas jets in the mercary department. In addition to all the shelving used in the old pre mises, 3000 feet of new shelving has been put up in the new building, and as the ceiling is 15tt high, there is ample room for stowing away plenty of stock. The boot department is towards the rear of the building, while in the far southern corner Mr Collier has his private office* a nice, comfortable well-appointed snuggery. These two share a skylight between them, but the office is also lit by a window in the rear. Tke architect of the building was Mr R. Bird, the contractors Messrs Muir and Reid, the brickwork having been done by the Messrs Crum, The whole place is a credit to the town, and while we congratulate Mr Coleman on his new block, we also wish Mr Collier every success in it.

THE FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA.

A meeting of the Queensland Relic Fund Committee was held at the Borough Council Chambers last night, th? Mayor presiding. His Worship stated that the purchase of blankets had been held over until this meeting was held, as telegrams from Queensland published in the papers stated that cash would be preferred. Kesolved, on the motion of Mr.Purnell, seconded by Rev. Mr Lawry, that the balance of the fund he remitted in cash. It was stated that there were a few sums still to come in, and it was decided to keep the lists op^n till next Monday. On the motion of Mr Purnell, seconded by Cr. Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to the Mayor for the trouble he had taken in the matter. The following additional subscriptions have been received : — Previously acknowledged £233 11 2 Wakanui Concert ... ... 910 0 Waaiaffan fihnrp.h —

COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, Mnrch 16. New Zaaland 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 107 ; 3£ per ceiu. 97. New Zealand frozen meat, mutton, first quality, 4|d ; second 4d : tomb, first quality, 6sd. New Zealand hemp, go<»d, £25 5s : fair £24. Uatt», fine quality, 26s 6d. Beans, 35s j peas, 30s 6d. The Bradford wool market has a better ton-. Merinos are firm but do not equal the London rates. iJanish butter, 110s per cwt. New Zealand longberried wheat, ex warehouse, 80s 6d, weiker. South Aus tralian wi. vex warehouse, is weaker at 33a. Victorian wheat, flat, at 32s 9d. ! London, March 17. I The debt in the Baring Bros*, estate to ! the Bank of England has been reduced to £4,500,000. The assets show a surplus of £350,000. V Melbourne, March 17. The Government are considering a pro posal that the Government should grant a butter bonus of Id in the £ for butter realising lOd to Is per lb in the Home market, and l£d per lb for chat over Is. (Received March 18, noon.) London, March 17. Mutton first quality 41s 2d ; lamb, 6d. The Duke of brought— fore quarters 3gd, hind quarters 3id: mutton 3jfd. f

Ashburton Markets.

ME JOHN 0. RESTELL. 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 17 :—At the Ashburton county Baleyards on Tuesday, March 14, there was again a large entry of sheep and i cattle, and nearly the whole entry changed j hands at prices a shade higher than at the previous week's market. The entry included several lines of store lambs, which found buyers at 6d to Ik per head higher than at former sales. Buyers were also plentiful for crossbred and merino ewes. The total yarding comprised 13,236 sheep and 40 head of cattle, of which we Bold 2419 sheep an follows :— 70 merino wethers at 6s 6d, 100 merino wethers at 6s Id, 250 crossbred lambs 11s sd, 210 crossbred ewes at 8s sdf 82 merino ewes at 4s Id, 315 merino ewes at 6s 6d, 58 crossbred ewes at 9s 9d, 81 halfbred lambs at 8s 7d, 200 halfbred lambs at 10s 10J, 240 merino ewes at 4s 3d, 98 cross- ' bred ewes at 7" 9d, 71 crossbred lambs at Us, 94 merino ewes at sa, 25 merino ewes at 6s Id, 77 merino ewes at 4s lOd, 150 haltbred lambs at 10s Id, 110 cross bred ewes at 12s Bd.

MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros report on the live stock market for the week ending March 17 :— The Ashburton yards on Tuesday last cro again well stocked with sheep of all classes, some 14,000 being sent forward, consisting principally of both crossbred and merino breeding ewes, and several lines of good lambs. The attendance was large, and for good sound sheep the competition was brisk, inferior sorts being hard to quit. The fat pens were mostly taken up by merino wethers and ewes, with a few pens of crossbred ewes, for which biddings from butchers came rather slow but ultimately a fair clearance was made. The follow ing prices were obtained. Merino wethers, 6s to 8s 9J; merinos ewesj 5a 6d lo 6a 6d ; crossbred ewes, 8s lOd to 10s 4d; two small pens of two-tooth cross bred wethers, 13s 3d to 14a 51. In Store sheep, several lines of good sound mouth merin<> ewes ranged up tc 7s 9d ; doubt ful mouth ewes in good condition up to 6s ; inferior sorts Is 6d to 3s 6d, accord ing to condition. In crossbred breeding ewes, several lines of small two-tooths were yarded, which sold at from 12s 6d to 13s 3d; aged ewes, according to condi tion and quality, 9.i 6d to 12s. There is a very strong enquiry for young sheep of this class. Several lines of good lambs were aunt forward and we reached 12s 3d for a nice line of 297 halfbred lambs sent for ward by Mr Thomas Wilsou, of Seaview, Wakanui, which was the top price of the day's gale. Other lambs sold from 10s 4d to 12s Id and small and inferior sorts from 7s 21 to 9a 6d. Merino ewes and lambs (all counted) realised 7s 6d each Taking the sale altogether, we cannot report any drop on previous sales, anything good realising full market rates, ! and inferior sorts fetching fair values. , Our B*lt)s for the 'day on account of various clients were—s9 fat merino ewes, 09 9d ; 107, 6s 6d ; 43, ss; 29 crossbred lambs 10s ; 28, 83 4d ; 101 old merino ewes, 4s ; 221 merino ewes, 6s 7d; 159, 6s 7d ; 111 sound mouth merino ewes, 7a 9d ; 224 cull merinos, Is 6d ; 16 four tooth crossbred ewes, 13s 9d; 297 half bred lambs, 12s 3d. In pigs, there was a small entry of porkers, which sold from 25s 6d to 35s 6d. In cattle, our entry consisted of six head of fab and thirteen store cattle, which were disposed of at— heifers, £5 17s and £5 18s, and three steers, £6 each ; two store steers £2 18s 6d; two at 42s 6d; four yearlings, 29a ; three calves, 17s ; one yearling, 34s 6d. Privately, during the week, we placed on account of various clients 600 fat two tooths, 16s 2d ; 500 merino ewes and 340 half bred lambs, 7s 3d each; 500 sound mouth merino ewes, 7s 9d ; 149 halfbred lambs 9s.

Hinds Monthly Market.

MESSRS MILES AND CO., LIMITED. Messrs Miles and Co., Limited, report as follows upon the monthly sale of stock held at the Hinds on Thursday, March 16:— Fine weather prevailed throughout the day, , aud there was a large gathering of the public at the Hinds sale. From an early hour entries were being received, and by mid day all the yards were occupied, breeding ewes and lambs forming the bulk of the entriest About 7500 sheep were marketed, most of which changed hands at auction or privately. We sold 600 first-cross lambs, 9s lid to 9s 9d, and 104 smaller lambs, 7s 6d, For our entry of 19 Lincoln rams the biddings did not reach owners' idea of value and they were withdrawn, The following prices were realised;— Two-tooth crossbred wethers, 14s 9d ; halfbred two, four, and six-tooth ewes, 14s and 12s 4d; a poor line of old sheep selling as low as 53 8d; failing mouthed merino ewes sold from 6a lOd down to 2a Id for worn out sorts. Competition was not briski especially towards end of sale, but ail lots disposed of under the hammer realised satisfactory rates. The large entry of pigs and also the few head of cattle met with fair demand.

THE AB^CBURTOJV GUARDIAIN : SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1893.



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-ORIMITiVE Church, to-morrow. t I'reachers: Morning, Key H. »■ R^bi^hns, agent fur Bible Socie.y ; evening. Key J. Cocker^ ____' | OST, at St. Patrick's concert, black \J sca.f shawl. Finder will be re warded by applying to Misses Gates Peter Street. 6 l™ niHEG^^peTof the Grace of God will X be pre»3hod at the Orange Hall on Lord's Day evening, half f^t^vx, U. v-, by Mr James Ooppia, from G*™ld"!% Subject: "The Blood of the UmK Sankey's hymn's.^N^oo^iwn^l^ HI; ANTED, a respectable Girl, age ■*-V 14 or 15; li«ht house work; good home; no children. Apply John '< MAnaittN, Hailw.-»y Bookstall. 3 105 A^ONVEaTiBLi: Cycle, suitable for \J Lady or Gentleman. First class •'Star "Machine now on view. Cycle requisites supplied.—H. M. Josm. lANOFORTE anT Organ Show Rooms. Best cash value obtain able. Extended terms ; reduced sca'e \ Chriatchurch prices,—H. M. Jonm. WANTED Known—loe Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather, always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner, East Street. ' _ SOMERSET Meat Mirb. The oldest the largest, tha boat, and the cheap Mt. Small Goods a specialty. Ful Weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —.#. .7. SimocK. *t!B2 WANTED Known -Robert Shields, Charles Street, opposite Woollen Factory, has o»mm<?nc*3d Dyeing and Cleaning Lidiea' -md M^n's Garments. Blankets and Woollen Gnoda Scoured Moderate charges. Parcels etc , lef c at Mrs Adams', S.unders' Baildings, will In ..... attended to. 3. 41 / i HE Good Samaritan, tor the imme diate relief of pain.— Lights Cash Store. !L_^—i^ HOMEOPATHIC Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for district. Light's Cash Store. 2 34 W" ANTED Known-9|d Gloves for 4|d ; 7sd Embroidery for 4^d ; 13s 6d Summer Dresses for 8s 9d.-~ Mitchell & Turner. 3 o2 BICYCLES, Ordinary and Safety Cycles, Star Humber Roadster, Raceru—Star Diamond Frame, Star Cross Frame (Adams, Curties and Go's Ma chines.) Uash or Terms. Chrislchurch Prices.—H. M. .lonks. • 284 WANTED Known-Andrew Orr has Removed to tho Old Town Hall for one minth, during tho re-building of his premises. Drapery, Clothinsc, and Boots greatly reduced. - Andbkw Orr. 2§104 ("IHEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum J Firewood, at 26s per cord ; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo's, Trevortou. - Apply Mks James Fruit Shop. _ CHE IP Fruit— Having bought tie Mayo's orchard, I-cm &ell FYuit cheaper than any ono in town. Orders may be left at East Street Shop.— Mrs.TaMb^ 2§6^ ANTED the Public to know that^S. W. ALCOBK and \Co's Summer Sale is wow vn. Great Bargains in Millinery, Underclothing etc. WANTED KnownT^Co.mo and see our dress lines at 4^d and 6d, leather shirting 6^, threo-quartor cloaks 12* 6d.~H. C. SEQBKB, Malford Rouse. W^^~ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to see the Grand Dinpl'ty in Iho Windows at "The Corner" Saturday.- W. H.-CoTMBR. { 3EST Nickel Watches in ihe market, 5 are tlioae at 22s 61 and 26.5. Specially made for S, Sausk, Jcwtdler. Guarantee with each walch. W* AN rF-fTKnoflrn— " The Corner;' is showing * mvjfnifi«i',Jit New Stock nf Drapery find Clotting.. — W. II Collier . WANTED -Purchaspra for Bargains n Summer Dresses, Prints, and Delaines, Sunshades, &c. at S. W, Aixjorm And Go's Sale. _ THE Missus Adams' tew Refreshment Rooms now open. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Lemon Squash, Scda and Milk and all the new summer drinks ready at all times. Coleman's Buildings, East Street. WANTED everyone to come and see the beautiful presents we are giving away for every 5s and upwards spent —H. C. Segbr9, Melford House. f tfST Opened. — A splendid assort 'l ment of Ladies' and# Childrens' Jackets and ulsters.—H. 0. Sbgbrs, Melford House. BANG ! Bans ! Bang ! Guns ! Guns { Guns ! by the best makers and fitted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, »nd Cases at J. \V. Hardlky's, East Streat. Guns repaired. fftHE Missing Word Is. Books on A Sheep and Dairy Farming, The Horse, The Dog, Poultry, Gardening, Athleticoand Training. Back Numbers of Graphic, The Queen, Sporting and Dramatic News and other illustrated papers at half price, at L. F. Andrbwes &, Co., Stationers' Hall. TITHr not Bake your own Bread when ** you can get 501 bs of the Best Ryiler Flour for five shillings cash or fi>« shillings and sixpence booked ac Robert Alcorn s, Saunders' Buildings. 11 cJI 'TT/110 is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. W Hardlby, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, B:i'«h i, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. \ fTHEBRdo you get your Ironmon- W eery 1? At Haupley's of course, where we gnt the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Kniven, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender *nA Fire Irons, and anything you require. HPI^TiYIAS buirs. Boys, three gat ment long Trouser Suits at 15s. Boys, Colunal-made Knicker Suits from 10s. Wen's n'cely made Colonial Tweed Suits 30 . Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from 50s—Ashburton Clothing Mart, Sauuders 1 Buildings. Robbkt AttJORN STACK FIRES. £25 ItEWABU £25 ffIHE Undersigned oH'ors the above X Reward to any ono who will ei^ej such information aa will 1 ad to the con viction of any person wilfully causing tfiack Fires in any part of the Ashburton C°Unty> DAVID THOMAS §♦3.3 Aejihurtoi, /



NEW ZEALAND CLOTH NG FACTORY. NEW GOODS. ] . NEW GOODS, FOR WINTEB, 1893. New Overcoats in Man's, Youths', 4 and Boys'. New Waterproof Coats, Men's, Youths', and Ladies'.. Made to measure. One hundred patterns to choose from. * Hats. Hats. Hats. The Largest and Best Assorted Stock we have ever had. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS —NEW GOODS ARRIVED— Prices that will astonish the people of Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND WATERPROOF MANUFACTURERS. ALEX~ HENDRY, Manager. Money. f}£\f\(\f\ of Trust Moneys to lend 3wUl/v/V/ upon Freehold secun ties, in sums of not less than £1000 Anply to Mr C. W. PCJJRNELL, Solicitor, 2 38 Montgomery's Buildings. "MOUNT SOMEHSS COAL, MINES. IWILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Co-*1 obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON ADVANCE TINWALD. €. Mawkin* IS now Opening in hia Neur Shop, a very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BLANKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTES BOOTS AN rD SHOES, p AND ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, At Prices that challenge these of any Draper in Ashburton or CJiristchurch. The Bootmaking Department is in charge of a first fiJass workman, secured in order to make this branch of tho ousi-



Bead This. These Bargains mast be seen to be Believed, New Dress Goods 9id, now 4£d All Wool Summer Serge Is, now, 7 2d Summer Dress Tweeds worth Is, for H* VUid and Stripes for Children's Dresses 6&d Flannelette 3s 9d dozen Heavy Twilled Flannelette 4s lid dozen Cotton Shirtings worth 84 for s*<l Cotton Shirtings worth 9Jd for 0M Double Bed Sheeting, white twilled, IOJd White Lace Curtains from Is 9d a pair Good twilled Cretonne 4£d yard VaffESi 22T«hhi •*-. U M, reduce t. 6Jd Striped Dimity for bed valhnces 6Jd yard qikCraiNG. CLOTHING. Men's Strong Tweed Suit«s 32s 6d, reduced to 19s 8d Men's Colonial Tweed Suite 23s 6d Men's Serge Suits 20s Men's New Zealand Twe«d Trousers 8s lid Men'B Sfaw H»ts 6d each A large Stock of Men'« Cotton and Leather Shirts, dirt cheap. Boya 1 Tweed Suits 4s Hi. Come and se» them. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We stand unrivalled in Boots. Haying special »"angemente wifch * mwufwturer, we are in a pobition to supply Boots all the year round at WHOLESALE PRICES. Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 61 A special line cf Men's Colonial mae'e Shooters, pegged and na'led, 12s bd Men's Cookham Boots, worth 265, for 14s 6d WARE S'S e ßraGth WONtepi 8, 6BARGAIK B I, BOYS' * OIRL3' SCHOOL BOOTS. Women's strong Leather Shoes, 4s lid Ladies' G love Kid Boots 8s 9d, reduced to 6s lid Ladies' Glove Kid Boots 10s 6d, reduced to 7s 6d ):( G. J. NKILL and CO., FRIEDLANDER'S BUILOINQS T^HE WATCHMAKING AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT 1 is now very complete in its -arrangement*, and having (in consequence of the increased business) obtained the additional assistance for the workroom of Mr James Wxlson (from Bryson and Sons, watchmakers, Edinburgh), Customers can rely on their woik being done promptly and satisfactorily. PLEASE NOTE.-A special feature of the Repairing Department is work turned out only in a FIRST CL?ISS MANNER, and charges are as low as is consistent with SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. 8. SALEK, Wn*<-Jimakor. Jeweller, & Oculist. °gK'.r''



"UNMERCIFUL DISASTER followed fast and followed faster" upon the fortunes of poor Queensland until that unfortunate Colony is now in the mos>t miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, frt m failure of the soil to give its annual increase, or from other of the many causes of that distress ; the destroying plague may be let loose and grip with his cold hand the vitals of the young and strong, leaving Burrowing widows and wa;ling orphans everywhere, and painful j blanks in every household ; or the demon i of war may send fire and sword over a country, and leave desolation in their track in place of smiling scenes of peace and plenty—all sad enough and sickening enough if you will; but what must be the feeling of a whole people when they find their country covered as the watera cover the sea, their homes wrecked and ruined, and their hopes for the future sunk in one mournful and inretrievable disaster ? These feelings can only be imagined. And what ought ours to be in regard to the sufferers —we who dwell in the most glorious country under the sun, and enjoy such blßssings as are only enjoyed by the dwellers in a second paradise % Such feelinss, to be sura, as are prompting the thousands of meetings, and plans and organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Zealand has come noVy to the front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have been well in the van at the first call. And we of Ashburton shall be in the front of the foremost if we belie not our past 1%0 THINK Hardley Bros., who are giving special value this month in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. 120 Dozen large Towels to be sold at from 2s 9d a dozen. Splendid white Calico at 2s lid a dozen. Dress Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra largo grey Blankets only 10a 6d. Sheeting at lOjd. 94 Men's Suits from 193 6d. Woollen Socks at ll£d. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Men's nailed Shooters now only 83 lid, worth NOTE THE ADDRESS— HARDLEY BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON. ■ OEOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Piebford & IJndrill, AT THE ASHBUBTON PUBNITUBB WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW- 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, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Health Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Nex Building Sosiety. __^—^—■^■» Tielßlcst Tea [N CANTERBURY for the money, and five from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. A3* yQVft GRQCUftS,



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, produces of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken for Our Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract^ which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state: — It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. Sander and S3on«t' w Eucalypti Extract, according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr Lister, of England, and tc Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentimes, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Ex|racts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical purposes pnljr are discernible: 1. By their deficiency in pungpnt odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen). 2. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tannater. If these crude oils, or so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diptheria, internal in flammations, dysentery, wounds, etc., the consequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Ex tract and g«t the old, wejl-teßted and reliable preparation —Sandhurst, Victoria, Auitalift,—feMu&4er and &ou«



The Best Tea IN THE WORLD II? slop* Ceylon/ NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 C» hel itreet, Cbmtcburoh,



MESSRS FRIfiDLANDER BROS. The Hinds saleyatds seem to be coming into favor with the general public. Among those E resent at Thursday's sale we noticed several irge buyers from a distance who operated, and also expressed their surprise at the enterprise of the people of Hinds district in erecting such convenient yards, dip, and shearing shed, There was a good entry of all classes of sheep,' quite 9000 sheep being yarded. We managed to clear the whole of our entry at the following prices:—Cross- bred ewes, 10a 9d to 12s 4d, full mouthed ewes: two-tooth halfbreds, 14s; old cross bred ewes, 5s 8d to 8s 2d. The merino ewes yarded were nearly all aged and failing mouths, and sold from 2s 6d to 4s 7d, and up to 6s for better sorts: half bred lambs, 9a Id to 9s lOd, and up to lCs 6d. Our sales were—36 merino ewes, 5s 4d; .346 halfbred two-tooths, 14s; 56 old crossbred ewes, 8s 2d. On account of Mr W. Chunall, in con junction wirh Mr D. Thomas, 627 splendid three-quarter br^d two tooths in forward condition, 14s 9d. There is no doubt if ahaep of this quality are vent forward to thtHywft they will ftttiwttfct tttmtiw