ta'k much of the present cheapness of corn, «ventn a miracle; *=o a* their farmers can pay no rent, but do fling up their lands ; and would p»y m cornn; Iml- (which I did ob serve tn my Lord, «nd fe liked veil of ii) nnr gentry are grown fo ignorant of every thing of pood husbandry i hat they know not how to beslow this come ; which, did they understand a little trane, they would he able 10 jnyne together and know what markets Ihtue are abroad, and oend it thither, and thereby pane their tenants and be able to p y themselves. i don t think much of Pepys'a fdras on the Hul'ject ffexp'M ration—f<T>cy V,ift'hnd naportiiif; corn !—but the evil ha proposed to remedy thu« is precisely the evil over i»h!oh land ownprs arid land cultivators here Mid m England are groanintj today. Observe that this jeremiad about low prices was ht a .New Year* dinner- January 1, 1668. Verily there is nothing new under the snn.



LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE COREAN WAR

Washington, December 30 It is reported here that China is willing to pay an indemnity to Japan m silver obtained from the United States.

Lord Randolph Churchill

London, December 33 The latest bulletin regarding the condition of Lord Randolph Churchill states he ia m a less comatose condi tion, and the immediate danger has diminished, though his condition is otherwise unchanged.

FATAL EXPLOSION

New York, December 29 Daring a Christmas fete at Silver lake, Oregon, a lamp exploded m a building. A panic resulted, and the doorway became blocked. Forty-one persons were burnt to death and sixteen others were injured.

THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES

London, December 30 Mr Gladstone considers it is the duty Of the Power* to await the result of the inquiries into the outrages by the Turkish soldiery m Armenia ; and, if the alleged outrages are proved, out raged humanity should execrate the Sultan of Turkey and make him sensible of the madness of his policy.

INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT

Sydney, December 31^ A Board of Advice, comprising six members, representing the chief indus tries of the colony, will probably be appointed to assist the Minister of the new Industrial Department.

Financial Position.

Sydney, December 31 Including the loan moneys, there is close upon two millions cash m the banks to the credit of Government. The Colonial Treasurer states the financial position of the colony is so much stronger that he is doubtful ■whether Government need raise a loan at all.

Dischar g ed.

Melbourne, December 31 Mason, who was m custody on a charge of causing the death of his brother at Carlton .on Christinas eve was discharged by the coroner's jury.

Fire.

Melbourne, December 31 The chemical works of Felton, Grim wade, and Co., situated at Port Mel bourne, -were destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £13,000, and the insurances amount to £9000. The fire brigade were exposed to much danger, owing to the explosive nature of the contents of the burning build ing. The fumes arising from the burning mass of six hundred tons of sulphur were overpowering.

THIO ASBJbDHTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1894.



! BINDER TWTNF/V.?^! A S WE HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH TH« BINDER TWINE MANUFACTURERS' COMBINATION, We are thug enabled to SELL TWINE at much lOWER RATKB than we would otherwise be able to do, and we would tequest all Farmer*, : Contractor?, and others TO GET OUR QUOTATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING. MACHINE OIL FOR HARVESTERS. We hare Large Stocks of all the different mskei, including oar celebrated LUBROLEINE, Which is unapproachable m a lubricant for the harvest field, being ouaffeoted either by heat or cold. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE McCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER; JOHN ORB, & CO. HARDWARE AND PROVISION' MERCHANTS. i FARMERS LOOK HERE! ARE TOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORK? I have just received supplies of the New Model Dutton MOWER KNIFE GRINDER "KEEP THE ENIVES SHARP" Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be doa*. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, nd the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind. mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity; When a section is dulled or nioked by coining m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding . the other sections. : ,a »,;.,,*;, THE "CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL" does its work well, it wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to fire years, and probably longer. There is a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water rivht ty the ianges which damp the wheel and bold jt m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centiifogal force, completely wetting its grinding surface. This prevents the temper of the knife iron being destroyed, which wo«M b* done if the wheel weie used dry.  „, ; . . ■ -■ THE OPERATOR : while grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the.knife olamp. This, brings the grinding of the, section directly under the eye. By means of a new improve- ■. ment the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel baring a width of from 3to finches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Sweden . . . F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. f North' British Fire Insurance Company AGEXCIES; -J Union ■Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and ( Goods sent to all parts of the colonj. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS AND IRONMONGERS. o ■ SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We Have Jwt. Landed 1O TONS OF MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. All who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauiuti s Scoab •nINEST Yj EW rxURRANTS, yALENCIA pAISINS Q- OULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop, WE have slso to hand, per s.s. Rragitara, 6 Crates of Assorted Crockery ; including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCBRS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., ; Which we are now offering at Very Low Prises. ;:..,. .. T INSPECTION INVITED : AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEA ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Poet despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Ou» Motto. ... SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE.



' ACRE, Capital Building Site, well situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay ment. BULLOCK. £ |-3 CHRISTMAS CARDS. .* fl^g NEW YEAR'S CARDS. Jj **Jg BIRTHDAY CARDS, &|* I 1 * TEXTCAKDS. .*/. Best Ao3ortraent m AshburtoQ. /niROULATINGTibrary. Open every night till bed time, J. MARSDEN. FATAL ACCIDENT TO DAY, IN HAVELOCK STREET, TUST avoided by Baying the Balance of ! ti NIND WARD & CO.'b Stock of I CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, A »» FANCY GOODS AND TOYS Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. These Goods were bought at a discount of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Coßb Price, JAMJBS BAKER. 12 159



EXTRACTED HONEY. PBTBR ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, »nd Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121 b and 301 b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 117 PIANOFORTE. AMERICAN ORGAN, THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. MRS W. BOWMAN FOX, PUPIL OF LONDON MASTERS, With Certificates from Trinitt College, London. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. FIRST TERM will commence Second Week m JANUARY. Trevorton and Saunders' Buildings. 12t182 " TINWALD. (*f\ ACRES fc(\ OU 3 ROODS, 9 PERCHES OU All In grasses, just below Tinwald, originally part of Graham's Farm, well watered, and which should make a good dairy farm. Offers are invited for this. Easy terms of payment: Apply to



Dresses Dresses. Dresses f i DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS j COMPLETE FOR ?s 9d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6£d. CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHB, LINOLEUMS A Showroom Full of Novelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS MITCHELL& TIMER ~~T- W. H. COLLIEK INVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THIS FINEST COLLECTIONS OF Fas hio nab Ie No vel tles SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. The Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains JJJall the very latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT very complete with the Newest Woollen Fabrics, Prints, Silks, Delaines, Pongees, Sateens, Etc., A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Choice Goods m Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, Ribbons and Handkerchiefs, Blouses, Hoisery, Sunshades, Flowers, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BO\IS', CHILDREN'S and GENTLEMEN'S WEAR INSPECTION INVITED. THE "CO RltfEK." W. H; COLLINS & CO CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE Have just opened up a parcel of SUPERIOR ELECTROPLATED GOODS from the Factories of Messrs Rogers and Dixon, England. They are of Chaste and Elegant Design, and of Superior Quality. Any person requiring an article that will wear a lifetime will do well to make their purchases early. SEE OUR WINDOWS, W .H. COLLINS <Sc GO- Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Goal Company ahitkts wnR Springfield Pottery Company IGENTS DOK Corb<m Coa 15^^ Mantelpiecw McKentie's Furniture Renovator VBlaek Ball Coal Oompany Thomas B. Ki]worth, E N GIN E E B } TT AS REMOVED TO His NE VV FR'SH S S BRIDGE WORKS, WIST AND KERMODE STREETS ASHBT^RTON.



Mr Henry Zander. \ Bead This! [N CONSEQUENCE of the great demand for CASH and belnp under the necessity of Reducing Stock owing to a cull being made by the Bank of New Zealand, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS m every article m the Grocery and Ironmongery Departments, and until further notice will SELL FOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices. ' I do not advertise quotations for the dimple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, bat I Guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm m Ash burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be convinced of the truth. 1000 Mats~IOOO Mats Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM and see that you get it, as there is some Cheap Sugar m the Market put into MAURITIUS MATS. Come and see our windows. NEW NKW NEW CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS Theae fruits are ready for use without further washing. Teas. Teas. Teas. CHTNA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEATH TEA. Our own blended Teas at 2s, 2s 6d, m Üb, lib packets, and 101 b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are ac knowledged to be the best flavored and best value m the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101 b tins. i Italian Goods I have no*r landed ex Gothic, the FINEST DELIOAOIEb ever seen m Ashburtoh, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on applica tion. . ■"..-..-•.■■ ■ ■'■- ■ ". • : JUST LANDED (ex Gothic) «OO GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS (m ail sizes.) Early application necessary. | Binding Twine! Binding Twine! BINDING WTRE! BINDING WIRE! And all Other Harvesting Material now m Stock. FARMERS, do not give your orders for Twine without getting ray quotation, having imported some NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED TWINE from Melbourne. McCORMICK EXTRAS kept m Stock, also "TYZAOKS" SECTIONS AND CHAINS for other machines. WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, m view of approaching holidays, at SPECIAL LOW RATES. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock At 35 per cewt. Below Cost Price. This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early to Henry Zander, | AGENI'tfOR- San Fire Insurance Office} j Australian Mutual j^and Provident Society \ A T Ford and Co



I Public Notices ( LOXGBEACH COACH. I vJ : 2, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. K. BROWNE, Coachman. WINBLOW. SECTIONS 140, HI, 150 and 151, an acre m on« Mock on the upper side of railway. Offers ar* invited for these, Terrua if required. Apply to l\ BULLOCK. tle Pononga Electric Belt mo promote circulation, to stimulate organic action, to renew vital energy, and assist digestion. i ill m search of health should wear ft PONONGA ELECTRIC BELT. MR PERMAIN (who will be here for a few days) will show the BELT and Testimonials, and give all particulars by calling at MR SPARROW'S, BAST STREET. 12 187 ASHB¥RTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 'PHE Monthly and other payments will x be received at the Office, Tancred Street, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1805, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.iu to 9 p.m EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON. £HAVE pleasure is testifying to the reliability of MoKenzie s Safe Cloth Cleaner. Ie instantaneously removes all grease spots, stains, etc. from clothing and is free from smell. A trial only is required to make it an inmate of every household.—W H Colubk. We have mush pleasure m stating that McKknzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner removes grease and ink spots from hoiled clothes very quickly and with very little labor, without damaging the texture or dye of good black coatings, serges or tweeds.— Cbaighead & Berryman, Tailors and Outfitters. Have tried McKenzte's Safe Cloth Cleaner with excellent results.— Anurew Obr. Should be on Every Toilet Table Sold by Grocers," Drapers, Tailors, and Ironmongers. ''' ' . ;,. ', , -.' •  •' 12 175 ASHBURTON FUKNITUKE WABEHOUSE, Tancred Street. TTT TTNDRILL 0_ fl 0. • ili UNDRILL Qb to.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direot from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well m inspecting our Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and. ensures peifecfc Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U« DRILL & C»- CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ANt) PICTURE fRAMERS. Tancred Street, (Next tp Building Society's Office.) ASHBURTON COUNT* COUNCIL. TV'OTIOE is hereby given that from This Date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling, will be given to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer November 12, 1894, 11 70 THE DENSMOBE THE WORLD'S GBE&TEST TYPEWRITER. rpHBOW away your pens, and conduct you x correspondence on Modtrn Principles A fortnights trial will oonvinoa you of the lapariority of the Typewriter over the Pea, nd of the Dehsmobe over all other Type riters Free nstruetion to Shorthand Writers THEDBNSMORE TVPEWBITER Co, Ld 51, OrMoohufob S(reit, London,



, f F. C. Tabart FOB. SAL& A NICE linn i,r well grown Crossbreds, ■ ■^*- consisting of about J "I r\r\ Two-tooth WETHERS, 4-00 Tw°-tooth B.WES. Apply to F. C, TABART, i Auctioneer, Chrtotchurch. | Or to THE MANAGER, 12 183 M«ytie(d Estate, Ashburton. Mr D: Thomad. I HAVE FOR SALE, CHEAP, BRANDFORD CANVASES, SEC TIONS, and OTHER EXTRAS. Second Hand BRANDFORD Machines, all m working order. Second Hand MASSEY - HARRIS Machines, as good as new. Second Hand McCORMICK and MASSEY REAPERS. And a long list of Traps, Drays, Ploughs, and Sundries. D. THOMAS. 12 180 Ashburton. Friedlander Bros Clearing Hale OF Well-Bred Young Trotting, Thorough breds and other Horses, also Trotting Stallions. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are instructed by Mr Max Fried lander to Sell by Public Auction at the Ashburton Saleyards on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1895, the following :— Kf\ One, Two, Three, and Four-year «)vJ old COLTS and FILLIES, un broken, by Blackwood Abdallab. -| i) Four and Five years old, broken to •*-<" Saddle and Harness. -| X DRAUGHT COLTS and FILLIES, -1-tS one to four years old, unbroken. Also, the Imported Stallion, BLACK WOOD ABDALLAH, And two Three-year-old and one Two year-old ENTIRE COLTS by Blackwood. Also, HIS Thoroughbred RACING STOCK. Catalogues m course of preparation, and can be had on application. RUDOLPH FKIEDLANDER, 12J181 Auctioneer. Entertainments. miNWALD RACE BALL. TEMPERANCE HALL, TINWALD. RACE NIGHT, JANUARY 1. Tickets, 2s 6d. Ladies free. J. STEPHENS, 12 184 Scoretary. ■piFFELTON SCHOOL JANUARY~7, 1895. GRAND CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF SCHOOL PIANO FUND. Songs, Choruses, &c, by Willowby Choir. Oxy Hydrogen Lime Light Exhibition by Mr W. G. Murray, of Ashburton. Magnificent Pictures, &c. To commence at 7.30 p.m. Admission Is; children half price. i2|i9o : . ■■■::'■ •■ " .. •„ FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ,■■.'■■ ■ , ■ fpHE Annual Social Meeting will be held m the Church ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1895. Addresses by Ministers of the Presbj tery and others. Tea at 5.30. Admission 2s. 12 188 MR B» CRABB, «1i.T.1>., 1.0. G.T. LECTURER, Of New South Waletr, WILL ADDRESS TEMPERANCE MEETINGS, as under :-■ MONDAY, Waterton Public Library. WEDNESDAY, Primitive Methodist Church. Lecture—Happy homes and how to make them. THURSDAY, Wakanui Public School. FRIDAY, Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton. All meetings at 8 p.m. Sankey's Hymns* United Choir* Collections to defray expenses* 12*191 ■ i ' ' —— Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train arrangements for January 1. Lyttelton Regatta, Methven and Tinwu Sports, and Tinwald Races. rpHE Evening Train from Chriatchurch JL will start at 5.15 p.m.,, and be due from Bakaia at 7.39 for Ashburton, 7.40 for Mtthven, leaving Chertsey 7-56, and arming at Ashburtop at 8.30 p.m. A train will leave Methven for Rakaia »t 6.5 p.m., instead of 3.10 p.m., connecting with the evening trains for Ashbniton and , Christchurch.. A train will leave Ashburton at 7.45 a.m., Tinwald 7.54, Winslow 8.8, Hinds i 831, Rangttata9.l7, for Timaru, arriving ! there at 10.45 a.m., and return from Timaru for Ashburton at 6,45 p.m. The afternoon train from Ashburton to Timaru will be delayed till 5-4S p.m., and that for Springbtirn till 5.55 p.m. They will run 1 hour 80 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively later than timetable times, No goods traftic on Ist January. 13|tt? BYORDKIt.



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