SUPREME COURT.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION;

Auckland, March 7. The Supreme Court opened this morn ing. The Judge's charge made reference to the light nature of the calendar, only one charge, that of murder against Scott, being of an aggravated nature, There wan evidently a diminution of crime in the district, but at the same time there was the question whether the criminal population of the colony were not being reinforced by the presenc influx from Australia. William John Payne, for ob-, taining money under false pretences, was sentenced to twelve months' imprison ment. Johann Widdhaber pleaded puilty j to a charge of embezzlement and was ad-' mitted to probation. The charge of the wilful murder of William Thompson, against Alexander Scott, will come on at the end of the week and is expected to last about a week.

THE CHEVIOT SALE.

[from our own corbkspondent,]

Cheviot March 6. The following are farther quotations, as the sale proceeded :—Two-tooth merino ewes, 5s 6d to 6s 3d; 4800 four-tooth merino ewes, 8s 8d ; four-tooth maidens, 8s 9d; four-tooth merino wethers. 5s 6d ; six and eight-tooth merino wethers, fat, 10s 2d ; six-tooth merino ewes, 9s 4d and 8s 6d ; eight-tooth merino ewes, 7s lOd to 8s ; five-year-old merino ewes, 7s 4d to 7s 3d, Stud sheep.—English Lei cester—Ewes, 4 to 5 guineas ; rams, 5£ to 71 guineas ; ewb lambs, 2£ to 4 guineas; ram lambs, 2\ to 4 guineas. Lincoln.— Bams, 4| to 4 guineas. Merino.—Ewes, 1§- down to £ guinea ; lambs, | guinea ; rams, \ to If guinea (these including Bellevue rams, bought in Christchurch two years ago at 100, 70, and 65 guinaas respectively) j mixed ages, 7s ; two-tooths 7s 6d,- four and six-tooth ewes, lame, 6s 6d ; four and five-year-old ewes, lame, 4s 3d to 4s Id. In opening the sale of sheep to-day, Mr Staveley, of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., said it was an event that had never occurred before iv the history of the colony. The transaction which had led to the sale had many aspects —on which he would not dilate—aspects agri cultural, pastoral, social, and he might say political—and the result would be watched with grea^fc interest. He referred to the arrangements for the sale, and the | condition of the stock, aa reflecting credit on the manager, Mr W. T. Robinson (nephew of the late proprietor). The late Hon. W. Robinson spared neither time nor money in making the estate and the stock the be«t possible. Efforts had been made to hinder the success of the sale by spreading certain rumors. He could declare that Government had no intention to purchase the sheep and had made no secret bargain. Messrs Staveley, Archer (Miles and Co.), Boyle (Pyne and Co.), and Robin son (Loan and Mercantile), sold in turns, and the sheep sale, which began at eleven, finished at fivej all being sold except ten, for which there were no bids. The current opinion was that one large buyer was operating on behalf of one oi the heirs, who was intending to lease a part of the property fur eleven months. Messrs Brick, Morland, and MacFarlane were the largest A shburton buyers, and Messrs William and Peter Giant, Colin Stewart, Dudley, Bennetts, and other dealers bought freely. The surveyors have finished the survey of the land into seven blocks, which are to be let in a few days for grazing for eleven months. The Minister for 1 ands visitpd Port Robinson yesterday, and attended the sale to-d»y, and goes ->ver the property to-morrow. He declined an invitation to address the visitors to-night.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

THE HOME RULE BILL.

£PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION]

London, March 7. The Opposition will move that the Home Kule Bill be read six months hence. Sir 0. G. Duffy, in reply to an interviewer, said that the men who framed the Home Rule Bill did not know Ireland. It must be amended. He himself was not disposed to reject it, but he suggested that the Legislative Council electorates should be similar to those of Victoria, in which the pro fessions were given a vote. It is reported that the Liberals, after passing the Home Rule Bill, will endeavor to nationalise the land in Ireland.

SPORTING.

At the Victoria Racing Club's Autumn Meeting yestf-rday, the Australian Cup, of 1500 soys, two and a quarter milea, was run, and resulted as under : — Portsea (Hayes) 1 Scernchaser (Uusdin) 2 Oulloden (White) 3 The following also started : — The ' Admiral, Hopetoun, Chatham, Camoola, Leviathan, Warpaint, Giillardia, New man, and Josephine. The race was a good one, and in the straight a tremen dous struggle took place. Each horse momentarily gained the advantage, but Portsea forged ahead in the hsb few strides and gained the verdict by half a length, Culloden being six lengths away, third, Camoola close up fourth.

COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

LosfPQN, March 6. In tendering to the War Office for the supply of Australasian meat to the garrison at Malta, Messrs Wills and Co. intimate that they propose to spend £12,000 in erecting stores to supply citizens as well. March 7. The " Financial Times " urges that the colonies ought to increase their taxation to balance their , budgets instead of issuing Treasury bills at fancy prices.

Holloway's Ointment, and. Bills. — ISrysipelas/and Biles,— Unvary mg succeasT attends all who treat these diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped round each pot and fcox. They are invaluable to the young and timid, whose bashfulness sometimes endangers life. Though apparently local, diseases of this nature are essentially blood diseases, but a little, attention, moderate perseverance, and trifling expense will enable the most diffident to conduct any case to a happy issue without expwing secret infirmities to anyone. The ointment checks the local inflammation and alleviates the throbbing pains, These direc tions also clearly point out when and how Holloway's Pills are to, b,e 'taken, that their purifying antl regulating powers may assist |y adjusting and strengthening the consitu- MH, The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which wo are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the j "Natußul Strengthener of tfie Human Stomach," act as a pawerful tonje andgentle fil»erfenfc,> a^e mild'iti" their operation, and $ue' under any circumstances. Sold In |6ttles, at Is ltd, 2a 9d, lls, by all wedicme V«Q(Jo4lthr9ughovitth«w*»ld,

THE ASHBtTRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, fIABCg 8, 1893.



MR T. BULLOCK. -DO A 1 A<l T. 5.777, Cox street. agfwU lUr« f, ir sale Ht the above fixture. Capital building s\u\ best side of the street. Liberal terms if leqmred, viz., £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. Tenders. rjnEN.DERS are invited for FORMING " SEVENTY CHAINS (more or less) of 21 Drain road, Lowcliffe; Specifica tions may be seen at Mr J. C Bell s Office, or on application to Mr Dobson. Tenders close MARCH 11, at Lowcliffe, with the undersigned, who will show the work to intending contractors. E, H. DOBSON, 3§lß Lowcliffe. FUNERAL NOTICE.



Public INo.ioa; "'"stTok" fire s. £35 R*;\VAitn £35 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will give such information as will laad to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton Oounty. DAVID THOMAS, 3*33 Ashburton. PUBLIC MOTIEE.



J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH itfET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc^ committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FOBJD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON THE COMING DRINK. KOLA NUT 'THE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" ■*■ says:—"This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic alid stimulant, and will, we feel suie, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drimk, It is manufactured from the now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant



THE Friends of Mr William Picker ing are respectfully informed that the funeral of his beloved wife, Janet, will move from the residence of her father (Mr Peter Anderson), Wakanui Road, on THURSDAY (To-Morrow), at 2.30 p.m,, tor the Ashburton Cemetery. | BAKER BROS., 3f44 Undertakers. "TVO NOT WEAR BADLY FITTED SPECTACLES. Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight Ly buying Spectacles you "think will do,' but make certain and have your eyes Sroperly tested, each one separately, by F. Lazarus and Co.'s patented system of sight-testing. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye if required, fitted to frames adjusted to fit the face, ensuring comfort and correct vision. N. Lazarus and Co., Oculist-Opticians, Sydney. Melbourne, London, and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, R. SAIjEK. WATCHMAKER Sc JEWELLER. STEAM CHAFF" OUSTING AND CBUSHING. Gtborob Osbornb Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY. He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chafl'outter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald ; Or, GEORGE OSBOKNE, 3*5 Willowby. NOW IS A CHANCE 10 SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. -JUST TO HAND.—



IF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a Grand Assortment Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, ami Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address — TANCRED SfREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. 0.8.8. Co. !f SYf^ as .s co • ■■J <



Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, and it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats in moun t»ineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatigue.—Ex tract from " Daily News," April 10, "Standard" and "Pall Mall Gszette," April 12. OA/I D 00(11/C Ashburfcon, hay . 111. DnUUIVt, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in \>wt bottles 4s per doz ; quarts 7s perdoz, inciuduig bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints, Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola Mut Labels on o«ly ; not other wise. To be obtained from all Sto keepers and Refreshment Rooms, j ADVANCE TINWALD. .©. 11 aw kin* IS now Opening in his Ne«r Shop, a very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BLANKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTES, BOOTS AND SHOES, AND ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, At Prices that challenge these of any Draper in A.shburton or Christchurch. The Bootmaking Department is in charge of a first class workman, secured in order to make this branch of the busi ness a speoial feature. 3§l BOT FLY. rpHK WELL KNOWN PAGE'S 1 *- 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 HOUSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oila. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings 01 «my kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS For Cliertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Air Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY, 187 TARESDEN T>IANO /COMPANY PIANOS, • ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOKACE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER. School of Miagl©, SAUNBER&* BUILDINGS. I 162



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SATL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: s E'or Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, snd 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 & CO., LTD., Apents for Ishbutton.



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO INSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cute, Wounds, &c. cuees"hokses OF Sore Shoulders ans Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splmt a, Cuts, Mange, &g. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c, To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without ifc. GUARANTEED THR BEST i EMBROCATION IN THE WORUS, Manufacturers ; S. 00^ & 00., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative : A. PARSONS, MorUn*s Buildings, Christchurch, Ashburton Ageats: Tohn Our & Co., Ashburton Drug Co., H. E. BONNINGTON. 2 150 Country Agents Wanted. JN THE WORLD, Slyslop's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Gasbel street, Ctuigtohtroh*



"HARVEST CHEQUES/ > WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO ' Craighead and Berryman. I ° BECAUSE: —"We wan*; New Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality." ' BECAUSE Craighead and Berryman have the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE You can always depend upon Craighead and Berryman for " A GOOD FIT, "FIRST CLASS WORK," " BEST VALUE,' and " SATISFACTION IN EVERY SPECT." —SPECIAL.— Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure... ... 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure ... 21sa CBAIGHEAD & BEBBTIAN, Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBTTRTON, mHE FOLLOWING LINES ARI3 NOW ON jSALE AT SPECIAL I LOW RATES :— Crewdson's and Horrockses' Calicoes Remnants of Summer Dresses Remains of Stock of Gloves A Large Lot of Short Length Linoleums to clear under cost jr. ST. IMPORTED,— Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and Colors —ALSO NOW IN STOCK— A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHING, SHIRTS, TIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES m ALL STYLES. MITCHELL & TUKNEB.



DA.YID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co,J A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Fold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement. AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Chrisfchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Giaham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMA S, ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning 1. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. —— x —— D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I am a Ciisli Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBURTON.



Temporary Premises OLD TO WN HA LL (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW ORR « RAVING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING S4LE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE BEBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton, —COME EAELY. — ANDREW ORR, W. H. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING £ON



TEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NBW ZEALAND. Jr About 15 dozen Gents,' New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually Is. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Belts 6i, usually Is. A lot of Children's pretty and fashionable Silk Hats and Bonnets Is 6d, Is lid 2s 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. New Ladie^ Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s 6d. As "THE CORNER" will bo ready for occupation early in February, we must clear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we are offering lome wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADTES SHOULD CALL AND SEE. Great Cheap Sale ' ' ' ■ ■' —OF— • ' ■ SUMMER DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS/PRINTS, &c, N O W\ O IST. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W. ALCOKN- & CO., EAST S T REE T. THE PBOPKIETORS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arrangement* through the Agency of MESSRS ST^PHEITS BROS. ]MLA.I*K.Ii;X HOUaiE, for the introduction into the Ashburton District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS aie a skilful combination of the Choicest Teas o China, India and Ceylon. THE TJGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the cnlony contain ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylons with tha rich strong Indians. Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial against her present mixture. Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. J. RATTRAY & SON, Dunedin, 2 65 Wholesale Agent?.



WILLIAM SPABROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Toufn And t;> enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have neve" beet heard of in Ashburton^ ' Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Saltings, SOTE THE ADDRESS : £££* TheJShop between J. Scaly and Go. fs an« H. a Segers. BAfel STREET, ASHBI7RTONJ ■ '" ■■"■■ '"y..::-i ■



Bp siness Notioea / \U& ChenU andßeademare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and bubscriptions ahooU ■ be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referrLig thereto—to THE EDITOR.



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next tue Poofc Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, eon- A tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E.lillwortli, PROPRIETOR.



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER A TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, TTAS just opened a Choice Assort -*-*- ment of Cigarettes, W.t). and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipe*. Sole Agent for Diva s Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is.



THE ASHBUKTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke win be conducted in future by Jttr JL. E. JPriebard. The present etock will be largely augmented, and ar.y article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary N for a customer to give the copied number - when requiting a renewal. All eouniry orders wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the , n»if proprietor s endeavor to make " THE DISPEN SARY ' a well appointed establishment in every respect I BEG to announce to my Customers and -Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? made from or cooked in it. 1 THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank wafer. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all through Australia iv Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and .Railway < Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and' imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. ~~T PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, w. H. Role, 1 65 ASHBTTFTON.



Xealandla Boots. THE Wondnrfui Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from I AUCKLAND sTO THE BLUFtf IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZFtkr. LAJSDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different linings that every kind of foot tan be accommodated.



Householders should buy this biand for themselves and their children, Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any oth*.r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable (School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts / can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDTA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



KYsOOTHIN^I jg/^POWDERSI N>^n«UCTEFE«III«HK«r PREVEIT FITB, OSWULSIOM, ETO. Ptws#nf# a h#AKhy •♦*♦• or vh# mmH* tutleit during th« p*Hotf «f T*«thlns. The worti "JOB* ITUVIiI, An Mifrmd w MwCinmimirt StMy^lMifctMkJPwM. Sold By KEMPTUORNB, PHOSSF.R & 00,