MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, May 6. For Greymouth, per Wareatea, at 6 3O a.m " For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at O.SO p.m.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY. MAY 5. 1893 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Letters to the editor, loading matter, etc., are crowded out. The furs which will be sold by Messrs Friedland<:r Bros, to-morrow, will be 011 view at the Orange Hall this evening from seven o'clock. The Ballarat (Victoria) Woollen and Worsted Company declared a dividend of 7i per cent for the ye*r. * Forty persons were fined last month for illegally selling liquor at Mildura, Victoria ; the total fines amounted to £250.»„ During last mouth the estates of twenty eight peisons were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee, their values ranging from £l to £1450. The promoters of the popular concerts, finding that holders of shilling tickets have been unable to obtain seats, hive decided to charge in future one shilling to all parts of the hall. The next of the scties, on May 17, will be a costume and character concert. Acceptances for the handicaps and entries for the Novel Race to be run at the Ash burton Kacing Club's Autumn Meeting ) (next Wednesday and Thursday) close to morrow evening at nine o'clock at the Commercial Hotel. A Parliamentary return shows the number of people who could nob read who voted at the receat election at Home. In England nnd Wales there were 46,109 among 3,725,972 voters ; in Scotland 4577 among 466,040; and in Ireland 84,919 among 395,024. The Agent-General has forwarded to the Government details of various experiments which he had maile through a well-known firm of paper manufacturers, to test the suitability of phormium tenax tow for paper making. The results obtained so far are not as satiifactory as expected. Further tests will be made with a larger quatity of taw. The Governor has approved of the dis missal from the New Zealand Volunteer Force of Gunner Edward Brophy, of the Napier Naval Artillery, and Private Henry Fremont, of the Albert Rifles, the former for assault on two sentries, and the latter for assault on a member ot the same corps. Both offences were committed at the Johu sonville Easter Encampment. In connection with the report of Sir Herbert Maxwell's eoinmitiee to consider the question of the p'ague of vole« in Scot land, it is curious to find that- as early as the year 895, on the authority of the Celtic Chroniclers, Ireland was devastate.! by a plague of "vermin of a mole-like form, each having two teeth," which "fell do.vn fiom heaven" (like the eels and tadpoles, ftn'f^fe^oxrt^P^lr^i^^^^ 6 The extraordinary public interest dis played in the details of the Home Rule Bill resulted in a "record." The Qaeen's printers found it i;ejessaiy to strike off 20,000 copies, and was anticipated that at least another 10,000 would be required. This is by far the greatest number of copies of a Commons Bill ever issued. The issue of ordinary bills is confined to 1750 copies, and even very prominent measures seldom run into 5000. '1 he abnormal demand for the Home Rule Bill is all the more extraordinary con sidering that almost every paper in the United Kingdom published the full text of the measure. The greatest electioneering feat of the general election in South Australia, probably of Australia, and possibly of th« world, was the campaign travelling of Mr Griffith, one of the candidates for the Northern Territory. This gentleman in the course of hi 3 candidature journeyed nearly 7000 miles, of which more than a third was by land, as follows:—"From Port Darwin to Borroloola, thence through the M'Arthur district (about 600 miles) by land, back to Port Darwin, then round by sea to Adelaide, and across the continent from Adelaide to Pott Darwin with camels and horses, dis cussing politics wherever two or three can be gathered together in the deserts of Australia " And yet there are pessimists who profess to believe that the virtue of patriotic self-sacrifice is becoming ex tinct ! Mr Herbert Jones, F.R.G.S., the lecturer and journalist^ who has been making known the attractions of New Zealand in the Old World, is now on a tour through the colony. He has visited the Sounds, the Otago Lakes, Mount Cook and its glaciers, and he has been to the Orari Gorge station, as the guest of Mr C. G. Tripp, for a few days. After going to Longbeach, then seeing the freezing works at Belfast, the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills, and other Canterbury sights, he goes to the West Coast and on to the North Island Mr Herbert Jones is receiving cordial aid from leading colonists in his study of this country, and his work cannot fail to be most beneficial. He is writing articles on New Zealand scenery for a large number of papers, and is compiling a New Zealand Handbook and Tourists' Guide, to be pro fusely illustrated, and circulated extensively in Europe, America, India, and Australia. The usual quarterly general meeting of the Ashburton Working Men's Co-operative Society, limited, adjourned from April 25, was held in the Arcsade Chambers on Tues day, May 2. About seventy members were present, Mr T. M. Jones/ President of the Society, in the chair. The report and balance sheet, which showed the sales for the quarter to be £833 Is Id, an increase over the previous quarter of £70 10s, were read, and after a slight alteration were adopted. The sum of £31 Is 2d, divisible balance, was allotted as follows :—A bonus at the rate of five per cent, per annum on capital, 6d in £ on members' purchase i > 3d in the £ on non members' purchases, 61 in the i, on wages, £2 to the reserve fund, and £5 15s 7d towards the depreciation of fixed stock, The election of officers and committeemen was then pro ceeded with as follrtws:—Mr F. N. Schneider, President; Mr J. H. Maynard, Vice-president; Mr W. Mcßae, Secretary j Mr A. C. Hardy, Treasurer, (re-elected); Mr A. H. Field, Audicor, (re-elected); Messrs Muir, T. Scott, and Paterson, Com mittee-men. After transacting various other business, the meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the chair.

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The usual monthly meeting of the above Boiitd was held on Monday, May 1. Present —Messrs Peaoha (chairman), tiariison, Hood, and Chapman. WollKS. The Overseer's report was read and considered. Bridge Road.— It was resolved to re foini about forty chains of this road, near ihe Mount Somers railway station. | Mill Road,—The Overseer was in structed to keep the ruts tilled up on rhis road, and keep it in as good repair as possible. tIORRESPONDKNCK. From Messrs Fo<*ks and Son, agreeing to re survey gravel pit site in Mr HoodV paddock free of charge. From the Chief Surveyor, asking for a j return of the wcrk done by the Bo^rct out of thirds and fourths. —The.Clerk stated that he had sent the required information. From the same, asking for particulars of work done on the Alford Forest Village Settlement roads. —Tre Clerk ststed that. tha information had been sent. From the Clerk, Ashburton County Council, requesting that the electoral roll be on view at the Board's office. — Agreed to. From the Commissioner of Crown L;*nds, enclosing tracing of bouudary between Aangitata and Mount Somers Road Board districts at Mount Possession. —Received. From Mr C. H. Tripp, agent for Mr C. G. Tripp, claiming compensation for shingle taken off his land near the Mount Somers coal pit.-The Clerk was in structed to reply that almost the whole of the shingle referred to was taken about thirteen years ago, when the road was altertd to its present line at this place by Mr Tripp's special request, and the ,Haard feels confident thar Mr C. G. Tripp gave permission for the shingle to be taken for this work, to which he also contributed in money; if Mr Tripp objects to the Road Board taking any more the Board would be willing to buy an acre for a shingle pit at a fair valua tion. GORSJB. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Ayrton to finish grubbing his gorse on Cemetery K^ac*, UNPAID KATES. The Clerk was instructed to sue for rates after May 15, taking four of the largest amounts alphabetically. TENDEES. Tenders were openea for reforming on the Mount Somera station road, and that of James Brown was accepted, subject to the approval of Mr Harrison, who had left the room before the tenders were opened. PAYMENTS. , Accounts amounting to £101 53 3d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Lonbon, May 3. Sir E. Grey, Under-Sscretary for Foreign Affairs, in rep'y to a question, said that the Russian Government had promised to refrain from further operations in Pamir, and to despatch no more troops there, pending delimi tation by the Commission. The .Government hoped the question would "Oe~KTtrxcaiXny-o« vCwa i_l_. The anti-Home Rule procession, which marched from the Stock Ex change to Guildhall, was two thousand strong. It met with an enthusiastic reception. Crowds of people thronged the streets throughout the line of march, raising cheer upon cheer. Among those who spoke at the meet ing were Sir John Lubbock and Mr Chamberlain. A resolution was carried that the granting of Home Rule lo Ireland would be injurious;to the best interests of the Kingdom. The proceedings were characterised by remarkable enthusiasm. Copies of the Home Rule Bill were burned to ashes in the presence of the meeting. (Received May 5, 11 a.m.) London, May 4. The members of the Stock Exchange who took part in the Anti-Home Rule demonstration formed themselves into three parties, representing the various branches of the money market. Many carried enormous Union Jacks and others bore craziers aloft in which copies of the Home Rule Bill were burning. They sung the Patriotic Anthem and Rule Britannia. All references at the meeting to Home Rule were greeted with groans. Thousands of people tried in vain to get admitted into the Guildhall.

POLITICAL.

(PBR PKBBS ASSOCIATION^ Auckland, May 4. Sir George Grey, speaking to a "New Zealand Herald " reporter with regard to the Ministry, said that Mr Seddon had the largest claim to be allowed to form a Cabinet, and that the Liberal party must give him a fair trial. Personally he was glad that Mr Seddon, was making an effort to carry on the Government, and he should think he would carry the majority of the House with him. He had every confidence that he would carry out Liberal views. He did not think that it would be worthy of Mr Seddon to put himself in the position of having taken the Premiership tentatively, and as a kind of experiment. He had taken office as Premier to hold office as long as he had the confidence of the House and the country. >klson. May 4. It is understood here that Major Franklyn will be a candidate for the Inangaima seat. He will be a supporter of the Government. Wanganui, May 5. At a large and representative meeting of the Liberal party last night, it was decided, after discussion, that Mr A. J. Parsons, ex-Mayor, should be the Government candidate for the Wanganui electorate. The Conservative candidate has not yet been selected. The " JEtangitikei Advocate" states that the contest for tha Wanganui seat will be between Mr Parsons, Govern ment candidate, and Mr Carson, on the side of the Opposition. The " Advocate " has Mr Bryce's own authority for saying that he has no intention of entering the ILK ' .".*■

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PKK>S AS OCIATIOJV]

THE DUKE OF YORK.

LoHi>t>N, May 3. The engagement of the Duke of York and Princess May i 3 officially announced, thus disposing of the rumor that the Duke was secretly married at Malta.

DIVOR^F.

Major Kell, whose name is well known in connection with the Zulu and Kaffir campaigns, has been granted a divorce from his wife, on the ground of adultery, and has been awarded damages amounting to £4500 ag**nst the co-respondent, who wis an old friend of the family.

OBIJUARY.

The death is announced of Mr Os \ well, who was a colleague of the la*e jl>r. Livingstone.

THE FORT OHILAS AFFAIR.

London, May 4. Particulars have been received of the attack on Fort Ohilas, near Gilgit, on the north-West frontier of India, where Major D. nlel met bis death. The brave officer was killed at the moment of victory, while he was lead-? tng a force of 2000 men against 3000 Kohistan hillmen, who were well armed, ,%nd had the advantage r of occupying ground which afforded splendid cover. The engagement took place about the middle of March.

BEHRING SEA.

j Paris, May 3. The American counsel engaged in the Behring Sea arbitration insist.upon the entire prohibition of sealing upon the shore 3of the disputed waters. In addressing the Behring Sea Arbitration Commission, Mr E. J. Phelps, the United States delegate, spoke for forty hours.

DABOMEY.

News from Dahomey reports that King Behatizin has offered to submit to the French, and negotiations are now going on as to the place of exile to which he is to be deported,

CAPE POLITICS.

Capetown, May 3. The Cape Ministry have resigned owing to internal disputes. Mr Rhodes has been re-sumuioned to form a Cabinet.

THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Washington, May X The attendance at the opening of the Chicago Exhibition is estimated at 500,000. "

AUSTRALIAN.

QUEENSLAND RELIEF FUND. Brisbane, May 4. The following is l( a list of the con tributions received from the various colonies towards the flood relief fund : —Queensland, *£ 18,944 ; New Zealand, £13,707 ; New South Wales, £10,833; Victoria, £7576; feouth Australia, £4204; Tasmania, £1815; Western Australia, £1653. These amounts do «'**■- include the value of produce, etc. The English subscriptions Hmoxmtea to £10,337. POLITICAL. One of the Charters Towers candi dates retires in favour of Sir C. Lilley, A strong combination is being formed to secure his defeat.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Masterton, May 4. In the Resident Magistrate's Oourfc, Peter Mortensen recovered from Jacob Febberley money lost in gambling with dice. The case was brought under an English statute, in force in the colony, in which power h given to recover moneys lost in gambling with dice or Cards, pro viding the sum exceeds £10. Wellington, May 4. In the Appeal Court the charges brought by the Otago Law Society against Mr Rowlatt, solicitor, were argued. There were two charges. The first was of serving a party with a document pur porting to be a copy of a Resident Magis trate's Court summons although no summons was actually served ; the second was of receiving money to appear in a case, and failure lo appear. In answer to the first Mr Rowlatt pleaded that he had in tended immediately to get a summons issued by the clerk, bub could" not owing to a Court holiday. In answer to the second he pleaded i lness. The Court ac cepted the explanation as to the first charge, but held Mr Eowlatt guilty of a grave indiscretion ; on the second charge they found him guilty of negligence bat of no fraudulent intent. The Court con sidered the six months' suspension already incurred sufficient punishment, and dis charged the rulp. Mr llowlatt had to p*y £7 7s costs. The Minister of Justice has received intimation from Whakatana that every thing is quiet in connection with the land dispute at Fort Galatea. It i% stated that a cablegram has been received from the Rev. Winnington lngra:n, of Oxford House, declining to be put in 'nomination for the. Bishopric of Wellington. ■,] Mr E, M. Smith, M H.R., interviewed the Premier yesterday with reference to the harbour works at New Plymouth, and the survey of what is known as Donkin's route for the railway between New Ply mouth and Auckland. Mr Seddon said that he hoped to be able to make arrange ments to have the survey of this route commenced within a few days, so that a report may be ready when Parliament opens. Mr Smith also received an assurance that an additional party of prisoners would be sent to New Plymouth to be employed upon the construction of an apron on the seaward side of the breakwater.

Ashburton Hounds.

The meet of the Ashburton hounds at Eltfin bridge on Wednesday attracted a "arge attendance, and first cia«s sport was enjoyed during tl c a terno. n. Tie throw off was in one of Mr Kennedy's paddoi Its. where a hare was soon found and mad. straight towards the school. When near the school she doubled back and ran along towuds Mr CaviUV farm, then across to Mr Chocks, then t urued again j and made acrots some heavy plough, finally making good her escape ju*t as th leading hounds were closing on ner. The creek being unfordnble at this particular spot, and the bank studded with stiff im penetrable gorse the houi.ds had to be whipped off. A c*st was then made round one of Mr Murphy's paddocks. A h%re was sot n afoot, but the scent not holding she was 1 a - afer giving a short run, Anoth rof Mr Kennedy's oaddccks was then tried, with the result that a good straight going harj was put up, puss leading her pursurers across some stiff country in the direction «f Mr D. Leddy'.-s and from thence to the riverbed, duubling back again and making good her esc p<j after giving a rattling go.»d run. Amongst those following were Miss Girigg, MUs Rees, Miss Roberts, the master, 'Mr G, A. M. Buckley. Messrs Roberts (S), J. C. N, Grigg, Hucton, Hewson, Begg, Flack and others, besides a couple of qualifiers.

FILLIS' CIRCUS.

- -& ■ Fillis' Circus is certainly the best sho iv of the kind that has visited Ashbutton for ten or fifteen years, and this idea of it had evidently been formed by the public before it cime, as in api to of ihe nasty weather the* three' shillings seats weie densely packed, and the five shillings cirole was very fairly patronised. This refers to the evening performance, but there was also a very fair attendance in the afternoon, although not so large as in the evening. The evening performance wan far ahead of anything we have seen in Ashburtpn for many years, for novelty, variety, dish, and general excellence On entering there were the beasts to see, four noble lions, a good-sized tiger, a black panther, and an Indian leopard, evidently well cared for and in good condition ; five elephants, and a number of monkeys, vnhose modes of feeding, at which they were busy at the time, must have been highly interesting to those previously unacquainted with these creatures. The performances in the arena, after an over ture by an excellent orchestra, began with a showy drill of the tigress in the fenced ring by Mr Cox, who wound up with a dangerous looking wrestle with his charge, and putting his head between his jaws. Then followed the usual feata of horsemanship and acrobatism. The former especially the performance of Mr Fillis, was more than ordinarily good, and tha lancers' quadrille was prettiiy and cor rectly gone through by a set of eight. Notable features of the equestrian items were the fine condition of the horses, and the cleanliness at>d brightness of the ap pointments. The principal acrobatic items were daring sustained efforts of a young lad, who did some, most difficult feats on a high trapez?, ancf*wound up fey diving from the top of the tent into the life net. Two adults gave a dashing and clever performance on the triple bars. The plephants also did their bhare of acrobatic tricks, with, it is needless to say more care than dash. A laughable item was an elephant and a pony sitting at table to a lunch of chippf d carrots, waited on by a monkey, precisely as depicted in the bills. Educated ponies ,and Arab horses supplied other good items There was the usual fun of the clowna to di versify matters, and the closing scene was the entry of Mr Cox into ihe lions' cag« drawn into the arena for the purpose, lie drove them about and made them jun^^BJifitrilpfl attitudes and leap over hurdles. The circus camp was struckim^ mediately after the performance, and the whole performers and parapharnalia left by special trains at half-past five this morning, for Chp'stchurch.

LABOUR MATTERS.

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, May 3. The Miners Eight Hours Bill has been read a seoond time in the House of Commons. A division was called for, and the voting was—279 for, and 201 against the motion. Mr Glad stone voted with the " Aye 3." Washington, May 3. Twenty thousand" miners have struck in Ohio. (Received May 5,11.25 a.m.) London, May 4. Mr Gladstone supported the second reading of the Miners Eight Hours Bill on the ground that he believed the majority of ininers were in favor of the bill, though he admitted ahe was averse to interfering with adult labor. He reserved his right of action upon the third reading, as he was opposed to making the Bill compulsory. The Irish members unanimously supported the measure, and so did most of the Ministers. Messrs John Morley, Burt, McArthur, Fenwick, J. Wilson and thirty other Gladstonians voted against it. There was a considerable mixing up of parties in the division.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I SR J>h£&s ASSOCIATION.

(Receive.! Muy 5. Ham.)

CAPE POLITICS.

Capetown, May 4 A Coalition Ministry has been formed with Mr Cecil Rhodes as Premier, and JSir J, G. Sprggs as Treasurer. ,

MARSHAL MACMAHON.

Paris, May 4. Marshall Macmahon is ill.

ACCIDENT TO RUSSIAN ROYALTIES.

St. Petersburg, May 4. The Czar and Czarina and Grand Duchess Exeina, while travelling in fhe Crimea were thrown from a carriage into a river, and had a narrow escape from being drowned.

THE GERMAN ARMY BILL.

- Bfklin, May 4. Few members of the Centre are in clined to compromise, and it i» believed the Army Bill will be rejected, despite a vowerf ul appeal by the Chancellor to make the sacrifice necessary to main tain the peace of Europe, and the safety and honor of Germany. He threatened to dissolve the Reichstag if the Bill be. rejected.

(Received May 5, 11.25 a.m.)

ABINGTON BAIRD'S FORTUNE.

London, May 4. The late Abingfon Baird's estate has . been sworn at under one million sterling.

(Received May 5, 11.35 p.m.)

THE ROYAL BETROTHAL.

London, May 4. The Queen has officially announced that she was informed of Prince George of Wales'betrothal on Tuesday evening, and gladly gave her consent. The press heartily welcomes the announcement.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 5, 11.40 a.m.)

POLITICAL.

Sydney, May 5. On the motion to go into Committee of Supply, Sir Henry Parkes moved an amendment deprecating the action of the Government in interfering with iho education vote and altering the age limit. Mr Sutton pointed out that the reductions would save the colony £140,000 annually. The amend ment was negatived by a majority of twenty-eight. A disgraceful fight took place in the lobby last night between Messrs Crick and Haynes. The former wag considerably knocked about before the police and messengers separated the combatants.

THE TYSON CURE.

Melbourne, May 5. The Tyson Company were fined £5 and £10 10s costs for a breach of the Poisons Act, The Com pany had sold two bottles of " Tyson's cure for drunkenness," which were seized by the Government analyst, who deposed that they contained a large quantity of strychnine* a table spoonful taken in one dose would be sufficient to kill an adult. Ten guineas were charged for the two bottles, while the commercial value was only two shillings.

(Reccired May 5, 12,10 p.n>.

FIRE.

Melbourne, May 5. Moore's timber yard has been de stroyed by fire; estimated damage £30,000. The premises were insured for £3,000, including £150 in the New Zealand office.

COMMERCIAL.

— ——+- [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, May 3. The banks are showing a better feeling towards colonial Government stock. Sidney, May 4. There is a feeling of greater security in financial circles in the city. At a meeting of shareholders and depositors of the Australian Joint Stock Bank, the chairman announced that if the ether banks had promised the assistance which was asked for to the extent of £1,000,000 or possibly £3,000,000, the panic would have been averted, and only a small portion of the sum asked for would have been required; but assistance was declined, owing to the amount being so large and the notice so short. It was proposed to call up 30a per share, pay ment extending over twelve months. The scheme was unanimously adopted. Owing to the recent suspensions many merchants had to give accommodation to their customers today, Melbourne, May 4. At a meeting of depositors and share hold era of the National Bank of Aus tralasia, a resolution was carried, agreeing to the proposal for the reconstruction of the institution. (Received May 5, 11.40 a.m.) Sydney, May 5. The passing of tha Bank Bill has already apparently had the desired effect, as the Government do not intend to issue the proclamation declaring noces legal tender fcr the present. Los don, May 4. The Bank rate of discount has been raised to 3 per cent. (Received May 5, 12 10 p.m.) Melbourne, May 5. With the exception of the Colonial Bank of Australasia all the banks have reopened. Dulness ands.agnation have succeeded the rush and excitement of a few days back.

London, May 3. Tko Shaw Savlll Company carry for ward £2300. No further dividend is declared. The Company are building* new steamer capable of carrying 80,000 carcases. When finished she will replace the s.s. Maori in the trade with the colonies. The present series of wool sales has closed, prices being firm up to the last. The total quantity of wool cataloged was 346,000 bales, of which 329,000 were sold, and 30,000 bales were held over. Compared with the previous series, merinos, Buperbr greasy, were Id lower ; merinos, average quality, £d to £d higher; scoured, |d to Id higher; good crossbreds, Jd higher. Inferior enjaabreds brought the same prices.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received tbe following c»We mess, ge, under date London, May 3; — " ' Wool —The sales closed firmly this day. Sinde close of last sales super greasy merino is $d to Id per lb lower. Super washed merino, medium and interior greasy merino, fjne and medium,

tflE ARgßtjtOjl jKrAKDIAN: FRIDAY, MAY 189&



Waned. L'ljST, on Mondey, in~Ashlurton to\ n a Gold Brooch set wi'h diamonds wi'h amethyst in cei.tre. Finder r« waided on having same at this omce. ■-• 5 50 COMFOUTABLE Board*ndßesidence / in private tV.mily. Apply to Mks Maling. Parkfitld, Lower Xi carton, 01 mtuhurth. • _^ 52 LECJTUttK(wi-hoh»> t) will (D. V.) be delivered in ihe Orange Hall on Monday, the Bth inst., at 7.30 p.m. S,, 1• j cot—'' Israel and the Church.' Seats •* ANTED Known—That the Anm a' \V Meetngof ;he Ashbuiton Cak donian Society will be huid in Mx J 'J ii<-koi's r-ffico <<n Saturday, May o, at • ijihtp.m. VI-y 4, 1893. 503 -\i> \NTKO to hid sixteen «»U<>n VV * VVauhinsi Bu'lor, exiift with cast-iron elbow. Apijly M*IJ Office. ._______. JL!! WANTED Known—Andkkw Oiaihas opuned liis new prctniries witli his Firsb General and Grand Display of Ladies' Jackets, Fur-lined Cloaks, Milli nery, Carpets, L-oots, etc.— AnijKRW Qkk. , ______Ll^ ALADIEs' Scientific Cuttin!,' and Fitting Dressmaking Cla^s will open at the Oddtellows' Hall, Ashburton, ou Monday, May 8, at 10 a.m. First class American system. Furdn-r infor mation later. 5 tTiCYCLI-.S (Adims, Curties, and Co.) A~3 machines) Cash or terms. Christ church pries.—H. M. JoNKS- HAVE you sjen the New Slippers at MITCHELT. AND TUKNER's 1 4 148 HAVE you secured some of our warm Slippers for children, Is ?— Mitchell and Tdbnbk. 4 149 WANTED Known.—Warm Slippers for mothers ; Is 9d to 2s 9d per pair.—Mitchell andTtjkner. 4 150 / | HE Good Samaritan, for the imme diate relief of pain.—Light's Cash . 8;ore. 1 233 X)i^NOS from £20' £26« and £281 Os JT Organs from £1510s. Harmoniums. £10. Easy terms of payment.-—H. M. Jones. . HOMEOPATHIC Medicines, price Is. Sole agent for district, Light's Cash Store. 2 34 \VT ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to »» see the olrand Display in the windows at "The Corner" Saturday.- W. H. COTLIBR. \%T ANTED Known.—Como and see * * our beautiful Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Macintoshes, Dress Stuffs, etc. H. C. Sbobks, Melford House. T" ADIES' and Children's Hats ; all the JLJ new shapes for the season now opened. Prices low to suit the t;mes ;at 8. W. Alcorn & Co.'s^ CIHEAP Firewood—Short Dry Gum / Firewood, at 26s per cord ; mixed wood, 24s per cord at Mayo's r Trevor ton.—Apply Mrs Jambs Fruit lllANTßD.Kliown^Jackt & "Dress class goodslnarked cKeap. HTt-7»Esik^ , Uelford House. WANTED Kno-s-n.^'or Jacket, Ulstera, Dress Stuffs, etc. Como to Melford House. H. 0. Segers. BEST Nickel Watches in the market, are those at 22s 6d and 255. Specially made for S. Salek, Jeweller. Guarantee with sach watch. tXTANTED Known—" The Corner " is * » showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and ClotLmg. — W. H. Collier. f WHY not Bake your own Bread wh'.n you cau uet> 501 bs of the Bent Roller Flour for five shillinga cash or five shillings and sixpence hooked at Robert Alcorn s, Saunders' Buildings. 11 3i BANG ! Ban" ! Bang 1 Guns ! Guns ! Guns ! by the fceat makers and atted with all the latest improvements Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Hartley's, East Street. Guns repaired. THE Misses Adams' new Refreshment Booms 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. ' STJ E W Mantles and Jackets ; immense J^N variety just opened. Prices for equal value lower than any other house, at S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s. *\I/ HO is your PJumher ? Why, J. W. VV Hardlby, who is a Manufacturer of Spouting, "Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the large3t stock of Pumps and ipe in town. WANTED Known. —T. Hoult having commenced Bacon Curing he will have a good supply of Pork Sausages, Pork Pies, etc., fresh made Tery day. 4 214 *\TJ ANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice VV Creams, for the hot weather, Always ready at H. G. Flower's, Conf ec ioner, East Street. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, tha best, and the cheap •at. Small Goods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. — 'V. J. Silcook. 4t182 TpASTER Cards arid Booklets, New r>^ Games, new supply of the Zither Harps and Aufcoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library. L F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall. WANTED,— One hundred subscribers for the following Humorous, Pic torial, and amusing weekly papers, two pence each.—Ally Sloper, Snap Shots, Picfcoml Nuggets, Scraps, World'e Comic, Lot o' Fun, Shore Stories, Funny Folks, Amusing Journal, Old and Young, Boys' Novelette. Intending subscribers to the above wi 1 do well to leave their name 1 at the Railway Book Stall CiicHlatm^ Library. Johs Marsden, Ashburton. „■ 4 23b WANTED Known—Robert Shield?, Charles Street, opposite Woollei. Factory, has commenced Dyeing and Cleaning* Ladies' and Men's Garments Blankets and Woollen. Goods Scoured. Moderate charges. Parcels etc., left at Mrs Adams', Saundere' Buildings, will bt ttended to. 3 4 WHERE do you get your Ironmon gery? At BAKDißvaof course. where we get the betst value in Sheei Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plougl Chains, Bope,, Wire Knotting, Gors< Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps Fender an<* Fire Irons, and anything you require.



— [A CARD]. MBS A. C."cLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TfclßMrf ON APPLICATION. NEW ZEALAND' Clothing Factory. WIMFER 1§93. EAIN. EaTN- EAIN. WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS WATERPROOF COATS LEAVE your measure afc the Faotory. Over 100 patterns to choose from. OIL COATS OIL COATS OIL COATS From lOs f>d. LEATHER LEATHER LEATHER Try the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY for your NEXT PAIR of BOOTS. KIT You will Save IS per cent. BLANKETS 10a 9d RUGS 7s 6d FLaNjnELS Is per yard NEft* ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND Waterproof Maoufacturers. ALGX. HENDRY, Manager. FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, & PRESENTATIONS . _j_ . ; TNSPECTION is invited of the ,very J_ choice and high class Stock of c- SALEK WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER; AND OCULIST-OPTICIAN'S AGENT. A very large stock of Electro Plate and Silver Warel Engagement and Wedding Rings, Marble Clocks and Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description ; forming a splendid selection of new and unique goods, just; the thing for presents and ob tained specially for the ASHBURTON TRADE. —A SPECIALTY.— The Rotherham English Lever Watches expressly made by Rotherham for S. Salek are becoming famous throughout he district as the MOST RELIABLE WATCHES OBTAINABLE. |^y Special attention is devoted to the Waichmaking and Jewellery repairing department. With the extra assistance obtained, work is turned out promptly. LOWEST CHARGES, CONSISTENT WITH SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. . s a~L X K. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER



WINTER* *893 G. J. JNeill & Co. EESPECIWLLY I'RAW YOUR ATTENTION 10 THE FOLLOWING mew «o«ds. Mew ttoods. DRESSES. DRESSES. The latest in Shot Rep, double width, 2s 6d Amazon Oioth, double width, Is lid Fancy Dress Goods, 6^d Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7|d Astrakhan?, Beaver Trimming Ladies' Jackets and Mantles. MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Trimmed Hats from 2s lid. Double Bed White Sheeting, 10|d Heavy Forfar, 6|d ' Blankets^ Blankets, from 7^ lid All Wool Colonial Flannel, Is. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 19s 6d ; Men's Heavy Suits, 25s 6d Men's Whip Cord Tweed Suits, 29s 6d Boys' Suits, 4s lid ; Men's Lamb's Wool Pants, 3s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. 131 BOOTS. WONDERFUL VALUE IN BOOTS. Ladies' Shces, 4s lid j,Strong Leather Simpers, 3s Gd Men's Oolonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 6d M Pn >g Golonial-inade Bluchers, ss. W^ASK YOU TO GIVE OUR SCHOOL BOOTS OUK-'TWAL. Ladies' Strong E.S. Boots, 6s lid Patent Leather Slippers in endless ,yanety, at G. J. NEILL t& OO.'S, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS.



S. W. ALCOEN & 00. a RF NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE VARIETY OF NEW GOODS A FOR THE SEASON. FEWEST STYLES IN MANTLES AND JACKETS. NEWEST DESIGNS IN DRESS MATERIALS. LATEST NOVELTIES IN LADIES' FELT AND STRAW HATS. SPECIAL LINE OF SAMPLE HATS.-ONE OF EACH. 2TCW OOOD» MM BVEBI DEPAItTffiEWT, Our new Goods for the Season being imported direct from the Manufacturers we are now enabled to give our Customers best value in Ash burton ; come and prove it. Besides marking down our Stock at a very small profit, in order'to en courage Cash Trade, and to meet the weak harvest we have decided to give OIE IHILI<1I«« OFF EVElir POU.TU FOII CAAII S- W- ALCORN & COo East Street.



Hardley Bros. HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS. WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT very loyttiwgs j TO CLEAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial BJankets from 17s 6J. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29* 6d. Men's Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM & COMPARE VALUES. * We are selling a Splendid Dress Tweed at6jd. , All .Wool, double-Tudih Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. } Our Boot Stock is now Complete ia eveiy Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6d. Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d; Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is now showing some Splendid value in HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, latest shapes, only Is, only a limited number lefc Splendid Fti.- Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. HARDLEY BROS., ARCADE. MOUNT SOMEEB COAL. W. % J. HAJRttIS HAVING bought the Lease of the Mount Somers Coal BiTino, beg to announce that they, are now prepared to supply the excellent fuel from the Mount Somers Coal measures in any quantity. They have appointed MR JAMES BAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, their sole Agent, and all orders will be promptly attended to. Ia connection with the above JAMES BAKER, Timber Merchant, Havelock Street, solicits a share of public patron age, and is prepared to give prompt and careful attention to any orders for MOUNT SOMERS COAL that may be entrusted to him or eTt>r.nfcion. VllirWAf/D. C. HAWKINS TS NC W SUPPLYING FIRST-CLASS Men's Boots made on the premises at prices that wil be sure to give satisfaction. A Large Stock r.f Boy-;' and Youths' Strong Boots for Winter to hand. DRAPERY of evry description ; very cheap and reliable articles. Roslyn Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, and Wools always on hand. Men's Water proofs and Leggings ; call and sea them at the price. Boots made to rrdor, and repairs neatly dona by a tradesman kept on purpose.



NOTICE. I Our advertising clients and the sub scribers to the "Mail" ami " Guardian me he:e'y infotmeil that Mr J. C.ißell, lale Deputy Official Asa;gueein bankruptcy, has been appointed canvasser and col ector for the Ashburton Pulth*hing Comp ,ny ; Limi ed, in the place of Mr H. W. Barrett. Mr Bell will visit the country djsstiicts shortly, of which due notice will be 'given. Ashburi on Publishing Company, May 1,1893.



Holloyvay's Ointment and Pills. — Counsel for the delicate.—Those to whom seasons of changeable temperatures are pro tracted periods ot trial should seek the earliest opportunity of removing all obstacles to good health. This cooling ointment, per severingly rubbed upon the skin, is the most reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of the throat and chest. Quinsey, relaxed tonsils, sorf throats, swollen glands, ordinary catarrh, and bronchitis, usually prevailing at this season, may be arrested as soon as discovered; and every symptom banished by Hollo way's simple and effective treatment. | The ointment and pUls are highly com mended for the facility with which (they successfully conquer influenza 5 they ajjay in an incredibly short time the distressing fever and teasing cough. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Agteebrook and Co, <



The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently eoommended as a simple remedy foi [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all , the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Piixs, with justice called the 1 "Natural Strengthener of the Human ' Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle ' aperient, are mild in their operation, and . ' safe under any circumstances. Sold in j ( bottles, at li 14d, 2a 9d, 11s, by all medjpine ' ] yondori throughout the «"fl4 <



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken 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 Pharmaeologj' ■■; i 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 ether substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. Sander and Son**' Eucalypti Extract, according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr Lister, of England, and to 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 Extracts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical purposes only are discernible: 1. By their deficiency in pungent 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 tannatef. 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 1 consequences* are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Ex* tract and get the old, well-tested and eliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.-l!*ttuder fm<l So**



A. Good Man. But "he drinks." Can a man be *' good " either from a moral or business standpoint who is addicted to the use of alcoholic drinks ? He may possess fine business qualifications, but if he drinks his value to his employer, himself, or his family is on the wane. Why don't he stop ? Ah, .why don't; he 1 How many sad hearts are asking the question ? The enemy has him by the throat, he has the disease of inebriety fastened upon him, but not an incurable disease, no no! Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 fights the battle for the victim, and wins the vic tory. It- absolutely destroys all desire for stimulants, opium, and tobacco. Send for circulars oi cures.



COLEKANE AND SONS EUCALYPTE EX ruACT is the only genuine in the market, and was a yarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating %}l competitors. For all affections of the Ghest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaint's, ife has no equal, AgenU—