LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Received March 28, 11.10 a.m.)

FATAL HUNTING ACCIDENT.

London, March 27. Commander Lovett Cameron, the well known explorer, has died from injuries sustained by a fall while hunt ing.

POSTAL CONFERENCE.

The "Westminster Gazette, reter ring to the Postal Conference in Wel lington, considers it absurd to make England's concession respecting the penny postage dependent on Australian finance.

THE FLAGSHIP.

The " Pall Mall Gazette " states that H.M.S. Crescent will not be the flag ship on the Australian station, and that H.M.S. Orland is to be recomrais sioned for three years.

RE-ELECTED.

Mr R. 0. Munroe Ferguson, on be coming Secretary to the Treasury, has been re-elected member for Leith, though with a reduced majority of 502.

GIBRALTAR.

French agents are trying to secure plans of the new works being carried on at Gibraltar.

Received March 28, 11.20 a.m.)

HAWAH.

Washinoton, March 27. The Chairman of the Senate Com mittee on Foreign relations denies that the United States Government intend to improve Pearl harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. Admiral Walker has been appointed to counteract the British in favor of the Queen of Hawaii.

COINAGE.

The New York " World" declares that the President has drafted a measure vetoing the Seignorage Coin age Bill.

TOWER BRIDGE.

London, March 27. The Tower bridge is completed,

LOUIS KOSSUTH.

Rome, March 27. Kossuth's family have communicated with EiDg Humbert, thanking him for his message of condolence.

BEHRING SEA FISHERIES.

Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador, is arranging a new modus Vivendi respecting the Behring Sea fisheries.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received March 28, noon.)

PROTECTION.

Sydney, March 28 At the conference of Farmers' As sociations, it was decided to add a Protection Polioy to the platform of the Association. Ovt of eighty-four associations, only fifteen were repre sented at the conference, and another fifteen are known to favor Protection.

"NEW AUSTRALIA."

Further communications have been received from " New Australia," and even the warmest advocates of the colony have to admit that the adminis tration in Paraguay has been a failure.

Alleged Larceny.

Before Messrs JR. Alcorn, A. Harrison and J. W. Sawle, Justices of the Peace, at the Magistrate's Court this morning, Charles Uorkin was charged with stealing a pocket book, containing £12 9a, from his mate William Fleming. The latter, in evidence, said he was a laborer and worked for Mr Dawson at Waterson, He knew accused by the name of Charles Corcoran, and had been working with him for about three weeks. Last Tuesday week, March 20, was work ing with him 00 Dawcon's lower farm cutting fences. Went to work at halt past seven in the morning, and put his coat and vest on a rail in the gateway. Accused pub his things close by witness's coat. Went back in about an hour to sharpen his gorae knife ', the coat was there then. Missed the coat at ten minutes to twelve, when he went to see the time. His vest was there, but the coat w*s gone. Accused was working about half a chain behind witness. Called out to him after missing the coat, and accused him of playing a lark. He said he would not do such a thing. Wit ness's dinner was gone also. Accused said his waistcoat waa gone too. There was a pocket book in witness's coat with two £5 notes on the Bank of New Zea land, two single notes on the same bank, and 9s in silver, and s^me insurance re ceipts in it. Accused knew witness had thia book and money, and he had seen him handling it. Told him the coat and money were gone. Uid not remember what he said as witness waa flurried. Cam© to Ashburton and reported the matter to the polios the same evening. Occupied same room as acsused at night,' about two miles from where they were working. Asked accused next day if he had taken the money, and he denied it. >Was present when accused was arrested at Tinwaid Hotel. Accom panied him with the police to the station. Saw money in the possession of the police—two £5 and two £1, notes, simihr to those lost. Found the pocket book, where the police told him it was, under a bridge on Dawson's farm. It ia the same that was in witness's cast. Had not given any one leave to take the pocket book or things away. Accused had been present while witness had been searching and enquiring for the lost property. By the bench—Accused was working behind on the same side of the fence and nearer the coat. He could have gone back without witness noticing, him. The paddock is some distance from any road, j and witness did not pee anyone about. The coat was found by another person. Mounted constable Watt, eaid he wenc I to Waterum on March 20, and arrested and searched accused for the lost money .but could not fined it. Accused said he knew nothing about it, and was quite willing to be searched, Saw accused on Tuesday, March 27, at Tinwaid. Went out with constable Jackson for the purpose of meeting him- Took him to the Tinwdld Hotel and searched him, after arresting him. He said he knew nothing about the matter and had no money on him. Found two £5 and one £1 note sewed up in the lining of his coat sleeve. Opened the sleeve with a knife, and accused then admitted stealing the money, and told witness he had put the parse under Dawsan's bridge, Accused had m his pocket besides Is «3|d. ... Constable Jackson went with Constable Watt to look for aeeuaed. Assisted to search him, and corroborated last wit nesses' evidence. Accused, who had nothing to say, was committsd for tiial, tne Bench having no jwwer to deal summarily with the case, as $h« amount e^olen wag <?¥|ur £X&

Baptist Church.

On Monday the Baptists of Ashburton held a sale ot gifts and their anniverpary tea meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall, which proved to be successful, although the sales did not reach quice the amount expected. Many of the articles of fancy work were left on hand, but the useful articles and all the goods on the provision stall were sold. At 12 o'clock the Mayor was present, and gave a short but very appropriate and kindly address, and in due form declared the _ Bazaar open. The address was received with very hearty applause, The Mayor paid a visit to the stalls and became tho first purchaser. The stalls were under the superintendency of Mesdames Williams, Oolyer, and Cass. The two first-named had all kinds of needle work and fancy articles, and were well patronised, irhile Mrs f>iF>s, in her own cheery way, was successful in dispos ing of all under her charge, which com prised fruit, vegetables in large quantities, with some bags of potatoes, flour, chaff, grain, etc, also poultry, dead and alive, eggß» butter, etc. The (uncheon, presided over by Mrs Greenslade, was of a very substantial order, consisting of joints of j beef, mutton, and pork, with pies, puddings and dessert. After the luncheon was over, eight long tables were spread for the lea meeting, presided over by Mesdames Greenslade, Giles, Hale, and Misses Sawle, Haymun, Gates, Gee, and also Miss Turton, who took the bachelors' table. The names of each of these ladiea appeared in illuminated letters among the flowers, giving a very pretty effect to all the table, around which at the proper time all the seats were filled, and what ever may have been the attraction the bachelors' table was filled for a long Jme with three or four sittings. Tea being over and the tables cleared away, the evening concert commencsd, Mr James being the conductor, Mrs Olaridge presid ing at the piano, Miss A. Gates at the organ, Mr H. Gates, with his bass viol, 'and a full chorus of voices. A varied and select programme was provided, which gave great delight to the large audience assembled for the evening. In regard to the choir work, a word of congratulation is due to Mr James on his admirable con ducting, the time he gave was perfect as a metronome's, and quite as distinct, and his people sang as with one voice.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAI;

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Christchuhch, March 27. The following are the results cf the | second day's racing :— i Autumn Nursery—Searchlight 1, Porn Pom 2, Wedlock 3. Won by a neck. Time —lmin 2sec. Divs~£3 Is 6d and £2 19a. Great Autumn Handicap, of 500 soys ; one mile and a half. Mr M. Hobbs' b m Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck ll—Forget-me-not, 6yrp, TatlOlb (White) 1 Mr M Hobba' br h Prime Warden, Bst 81b (Matthews) 2 Mr G. G. Stead's br c Stepniak, 9st lib (Derrett) 3 At the distance Prime Warden was at the ' head of affairs, having everything else ap parently beaten, and looked all over a winner, for both the top weights were under pressure. At the half distance the Great Easter Handicap winner came on second to her stable companion, on whom the whip was drawn, but he was unable to stall off Lady Zetland's run, White landing her past the post a winner hy a neck, Prime Warden three lengths in front of Stepniak, Time— 2min 38£3ec. Divs—£lo 7s and £13 Is. Second Challenge Stakes, of 2000 soya ; seven furlongs. Blue Fire, 6st 121b ... ... (Connop) 1 Golden Feece, 6st4lb ... (G. Smith) 2 Saracen, 9st ... ... (F. Cochrane) 3 With an irresistible run Blue Fire passed Saracen at the half distance, and catching Golden Fleece at the people's stat»d went on and won by a full length, Saracen only half a length from the chestnut filly. Time™ lmin 26Jsec. Divs—£3 11s and £3 15s. Templeton Handicap, of 100 soys; six furlongs—Kulnine, Bst 131b, 1 ; Pom Pom, 7st 71b, 2; Beadonwell, Bst 101b, 3. Won by ; a neck. Time—lmin lGsec. Piva—£B 6s 6d and £6 5s 6d. The Addington Plate, of 75 soys ; five furlongs—Lord of Misrule, Bst 31b, 1 ; Kose- | guard, Bst 21b, 2 ; The Winchman, Bst lib, 3. Won by four lengths. Time—lmin 4sec. D vs—£2 16s and £3 17s 6d. Final Handicap, of 100 soys; one mile—- Dunoon, 6st 9lb, 1; Alderahot, 7»t slb, 2; Retina, 7st 21b, 3. Won by a length. Time —lmin 44sec. l)ivs—£2o 6s and £16 0s 6d.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

The following weights have been de clared :— Timaru Handicap Hurdles, of 45 soys. About one and three-quarter mile.

Washdyke Welter Handicap, of 40 soys ; One mile.

District Plate Handicap, of 35 soys j one and a auarter mile.

The Licensing Elections.

Dunedin, March 28. A Temperance Committee was elected en bloc for Mataura, and a reduction of all classes of licenses was carried, the prohi bitionists polling an actual but.nota three fiftha majority. The Wakatipu returns ara not yet complete, but the local option poll is expected to prove ineffective. The Dunedin and Caversham returns are practically unaltered. Olutha elected pro hibition candidates by enormous majori ties, ranging from 1754 to 1701, while the moderates polled 617 to 581.

THE ANARCHISTS.

! . St Petersburg. March 25 The correspondent of the " Daily Telegraph " says the Czar declares that he will ruthlessly extinguish .'anarchy and its propagators, who are I the sole formidable enemies to peace and progress, Madrid, March 25 The Anarchists threaten to blow up Cordova Cathedral in revenge for the execution of the Anarchists at Exeres* Queen Christine has limited the invitations to the Court functions in order to lessen the chance of con spirators gaining admittance. Paris, March 27 A band of Anarchists damaged many monuments in a cemetery near Rou baix. Of three hundred Anarchists ar rested in Paris, forty were detained and several sentenced to short terms of { imprisonment. London, March 27. The British and European powers are endeavoring to arrange an Inter national Conference to deal with the : Anarchists.

The French. Colonies.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION Paris, March 25 Three thousand French troops and sailors have applied for the new medal to be given to those who have assisted in the work of extending the colonial possessions of France. •March 26. " Le Temps " regards as a vain hope ) the attempt to unify the French I colonies, as special troops are essential in Africa to bear the climate.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The Mauawatu Hallway.

Wellington, March 28. I The annual report of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company stages the earnings for the year at £80,303, being an increase of £3739 on those of last year. A dividend of 6 per cant is recommended. In the assets, the railway and rolling stock are seb down afc ( £763,728, The report says that the work of draining the Makerua swamp is pro gressing satisfactorily. Colonel foi, The " Times" says Colonel Fox has not resigned, and the Cabinet, at his request, will shortly consider whether thay will give him sufficient inducement to do so. Hon. Mr Ward. The Postmaster-General returned to I Wellington last night. i

lilbel l)lM3iigse«l.

Pate a, March 28. .1 udgment in the libel case, Dickson v» publisher of the " Patea County Press," was entered for defendant with costs.

$ii<l<l tMt Jnfteatli.

Ha web a, March 28. Dr Lightbourne, for many years in practice here, died suddenly last night. The cause of death was failure of the heart's action.

The Wyalong Gold Rush

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Received March 28, noon.) Sydney, March 28. The Magistrate at Wylong has wired to Government that the field is over done by thousands. There are now ten thousand people on the field, which at present can only support fifteen hundred. Men are arriving at 1000 per day.

St. Andrew's Tinwald.

On Easter Monday a sale of work waa held in connection with St Andrew's Church, Tinwaid, in the Temperance Hall. The building was nicely decorated for the occasion, and stalls were presided over by Mesdames Wilcox, W. Low, and Primmer, and Miss Taylor. There was a good attendance, and a fair amount of business was transacted. In the evening a tea meeting was held, and this was one of the most successful yet held in the dis trict. For upwards of two hours the ladies i*» waiting were kept busy attend ing to the wants of a continuous stream of visitors. The tables were under the charge of Meadames Carter, Kedmajne, E. Low, Leggs»tt, and Miss Cowper, who were also ably assisted by numbers of the young ladies of the parish. By eight o'clock the tables were cleared and an ex cellent concert programme was submitted, Mrs Farley playing the accompaniments throughout the evening. The whole pro ceedings had been arranged as a mark of flsteem to the Rev T. Farley and his good lady, who leave for Hokitika next week. General regret was expressed that the Bishop had not been able to see his way to allow the rev gentleman to prolong his ministering in the parish.

THE ASHBURTOK GUABDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1894.



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Jacob Faithful 8 11 Sir Robert ... 7 9 Aqualate ... 8 9 Redwood ... 7 7 Errington ... 8 5 Tosca 7 2 Much Ado .. 8 3 Miss Mary ... 7 0 Starling ... 8 0 Cumberland... 612 Tohunga ... 712 Decoy ... 610 Flyinu Handicap, of 40 soys ; six furlongs. Lady Zetland 9 7 Throne ... 7 2 Lord Zetland 810 Taranna ... 7 0 Warrington... 8 7 Hydroline ... 613 Kosehill ... 8 4 Lunaire ... 6 12 K. Greenaway 8 2 First King .. 6 11 Flinders ... 7 11 Sir Robert .. 6 11 Alderahot ... 7 9 Wheedler ... 6 9 Token ... 7 7 Comrade ..„ (i 9 Victim ... 7 7 Stramonium... 6 7 Lord of Misrule 7 4 Lady Spencer 6 7 Lupua ... 7 3



IVTO more indigestion ; no more nervous -*-^l ness from indulging in too much tea drinuing, for those who drink " Health Tea." One trial will convince you.—• Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. FOR SALE OR TO LET. 440 a orbs 44.0 Near Dromore Railway Station, mostly in English Grasses and well watered. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, TSelWlesiig 111 AVER'S Jml HAIR [ w&&# VIGOR Iwi >•** jA .rf* ■|™.s£ss Wm%&, Prevents the hair from B'T^^sli^k"*' becoming thin, faded, ;::: : :;;"':;;;:i:'':>:" period of life. It cures itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and v.hich is as [perfect a substitute for the oil supplied toy nature, in youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. Ayer's Hair Vigor ■ rKEI'AHED J l'^ ■■> ■*J ■ ■ ■ ) JSr. J. Q. AVER & CjULowell, Mass., U. S. A. HW" Beware of cheap imitation.';. Tho name—Aycr—is prominent on the wrapper and is Mown in the glass on Use bottuiu vi esicli of our buttles.



Hoj-mway'sPiixs.—The ilia of life are, increased tenfold by the mode of lite so many have to leadj'most especially is this the case amongst the toilers in our factories and huge workshops of the manfacfcunng dis tricts, whose digestions become impaired aod nervous systems debilitated by the pro tracted confinement and enforced depriva tion of healthy out-of-door exercise, lhe factory porkers may almost be said to have diseases of their own, readily amenable, however, to treatment if not allowed to pro ceed unchecked. Holloway's Pills are the meat effectual remedy ever discovered tor the liver and stomach complaints, as they act surety but gently, regulating the secre tions without weakening theaervee on Btei> fering with the daily wopk.



Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. nriHE Bridge on the Beach Road across ' X the Mill Stream will be CLOSED for Repairs on THURSDAY, March 29, 1894. By order. JAS. A. POOLE, 3 199 Clerk. PONY RACES. PONIES intending to enter for race? at Ashburton Autumn Meeting can bs measured an<l obtain certificate of height at the Secretary's Office, Bullock's Arcade, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, I 30th inst., between 2 and 4 o'clock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 3|207 Secretary, A.R.C. Immense Success OF CLEARING SALE. "DUYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCB. TO BS SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Refused. DATIIT~BIIOB., CABINET MAKERS, Next Courthouse, Havelock Street, Also—For Sale Cheap, new 8-roomed house and f-acre land, Havelock Street.



Mr D Thomas, BULLOGK^RCADi. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. 31st MARCH, 1894. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr James Trevum, to sell as above the whole of his Contracting Pknt as follows :— First-class 7 horse waggon, built by C. Reid 6 Good Stanch Draught Hor&es 6 Sets Harness and Covers 3 Furrow Plough and Tackling Com plete, and Sundries, No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock 3 184 D. THOMAS "PARTICULARS of Mr D. Brick's ■■- Freehold and Leesehold Land, to be Sold by Auction on FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. Freehold—Lot l.—Urral Farm, contain ing 399 acres 3 roods, being R.S. 26328, well fenced and improved, all in clover. First class land. Leasehold—Lot 2. —Ad joining above, con taining 400 acres, being Reserve 2180 ; 4£ years to run. Freehold -Lot 3.—Containing 564 acres, being R.S. 27493, 27494, ad joining Kaiapoi Borough Re ~* setves.' All in clover. Kaiapoi Reserves—Lot 4.—2000 acres, being Reserves 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187, well fenced and thoroughly improved, plenty of water, new house, yards, etc. All in clover* 15 years to run. Terms at Sale. D. THOMAS, 6 209 Auctioneer.



■DTEALTH m E A. ——— Wandering afar ocr A ustralasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in air, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare. At last! at last! the breezes murmur, Is found the Tea ia well-named " Health, " And Connoisseurs declare in accents firnae* This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. j The daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre served, i Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. "Health Tea" has won the pride of place deserved, Is drunk in cottage homes and palace halls HEALTH TEA ! HEALTH TEA Health Tea " cures indigestion. Other teas cause it. 3 80 SOUTH CANTERBCJRY JOCKEY CLUB'S Autumn Meeting, mHDRSDAY AND FRIDAY, sth and 6th APRIL. GORDON P. WOOD, 3 186 Secretary, / OOD afternoon. Mrs Smith. Not ~7 feeling well 1 Have a cup of Health Tea ! Nothing so invigorating aid strengthening ! My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely ! Whole gale and retail at Zander's.



HIGHL? IMPORTANT SALE OF FIRST-CLASS SHEEP AX TAttA, NEAR ASHBURTON, OK FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. MR. D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Messrs Miles and Co., Limited) has received instructions from Mb D. Brick (who wa* fortunate in drawing at the ballot a large block of the Cheviot country, and who wishes to take up his residence there at once), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, THE WHOLE OF HIS FIRT-CLASS FLOCK OF YOUNS CROSSBRED SHJUEP, consisting of— Kf\f\ Three-quarfcerbred Two-tooth O\J\F EWES; pick of Cheviot flock last year "1 Kf\C\ First and Second cross Two- X?JUU tooth EWES; first-class quality A Kf\ Three-quarter bred four-tooth tliOU EW£S ; first-class quality AO O First-cross four-tooth E WES J&yJyJ ' first-class quality 91 OO Prime Fat Two-tooth Cross• £X\J\J breds Wethers; first-class quality ~i'7f\f\ Prime Fat two-tooth Cross kiyjyj bred Mixed Sexes C*f\f\ Second-cross LAMBS ; grand DUU Jine 4) X Halfbred two-tooth Ewes; v** Button's rams, Sir John Hall's ewes, bred by HW Parsons, [ Esq 3f\ Halfbred twc-tooth Rams ; U Withell'srams, Sir John flail's ewes The whole of the above Sheep are of first-class quality and in tip top condition, and as they are for absolute Sale, are well worth the attention of would-be buyers. ALSO, —At same time and place,— HIS FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LAND, AND SUNDRIES, Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. No Reserve. -&-i Th°m? n \ Joint Agents. 3t70 Miles ana CoJ ° TRESPASS NOTICE. ANY person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED -3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. fPHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of I thft Ashburton High School offer TWELVE Scholarships for Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and during good conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton High School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it Is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girls. Candidates must nob be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography, (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examinatian ■will be conducted in the Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the aggregate not leas than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subjecb will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24,1894,



IN pursuance of the Rating Act, 1876, public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Aahburton Borough Council, at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY, the 9bh day of April, 1894, to strike a Rate of One Shilling in the Pound on the total annual value of property within the Borough for the period commencing on the first day of January, 1894, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1894, such rate to be pay able in one sum at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on the 23rd day of April, 1894, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, March 28, 1894, 3 208 For the Re-opening of the Old Bakery in EAST STREET. Joseph ITaylor,



HEALTH TEA is free from the tannin so prevalent in other teas. It is recommended by the Medical Faculty in the United Kingdom and Australia. All Grocers keep it. u.s,sxxr : PS|?^! UNION STEAMSHIP COMFANS OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Picton and Nelson —Tuesday, Thursda and Saturday. Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Coas ports—Every Thursday.' Dunedin—Monday, Tuesday and Friday Hobarfc and Melbourne—Every Tues day. Sydney, via Auckland, every Monday. Sydney, via Cook Straits, every Tues EXCURSION SEASON.—During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines at Reduced Hates, available for return foi three months from date of issue. For particulars apply to]r< MILES:&:CO,tWMITED. AGENTS,^ ASHBURTON



HAVING secured the new premises lately occupied by Mr Madden, will, on the termination of his engage ment with the Co-operative Society, open the above premises in the Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, and Grocery business. JOSEPH TAYLOR has had twenty years' Colonial and English experience in the above businesses, and will be able to put before the Public the very best goods at the very lowest CASH prices obtainable, and trusts hia friends in Ashburtrm and district will rally round with their support. PARTIES will be catered for in the very best style. The very best Boiler Flour will be used for Bread, etc. JOSEPH TAYLOR will be pleased to receive the addresses of INTENDING CUSTOMERS. The present price of flour does not warrant a reduction of Id per loay on present prices, but Mr Taylor will be prepared to sell Bread st 4d per 41b loaf over th,e Counter, and 5d per 41b loaf delivered by van. I The Shop will be opened on MON. DAY, April 2, 3 156 WHAT is most essential to a tea drinker's happiness % Why, Health : Tea, and don't you forgefe ifc.—HENRY iSiwnHt, Wholesale Agen^



| Public Notices QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH O — THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING With a PAROCHIAL TEA, Will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4. 3 166 | fpENDERS are invited for building ' I cottage at Meunt Somers, plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close . on Friday, March 30- The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. i R t BIRD, 3 202 Architect. TINWALD. TO L E T—Four-roomed Cottage, Situated not far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will secure the conviction of any person found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, *30 Hon. Sec. A 0AE8.3 TU"ISS TVf" C BRIDE, LADIES' NURSE, Burnetc Street) West (a few doors from Drillshed), 3*157 ASHBURTON. To Let—A small shop with two roo m attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET— OA fl ACRES GRASS LAND until Jvv December 1 nexb. T. BULLOCK. I THE REASON WHY ORAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lea-ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ins; Business. BECAUSE They give the Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is (Hi* 9 Satisfaction. CRAIGHEAD &BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON



' ( 4?*JQ . A BARGAIN. Two Town &J*J<J» Sections, numbered 256 and 243, half acre, running right through from Moore to Kermode streets ; good land; capital site for a house. The owner having eft the Districo has made up his mind to realise at a very heavy oss. T. BULLOCK. LICENSING DISTRICT OF RANGITATA. I JOHN MCKEAGUE, Returning 9 Ofiicer for the Licensing District of Rangitata, do hereby give notice that the following ia the result of the Poll on the 21st day of March, 1894, for the return of Eight Members for the Licensing Com mittee for the Licensing District of Ran gitata : — Votes. Chapman, Stephen 787 Dennistoun, Georpe James ... 998 Gudsell, James, junior , 763 Maclean, Donald 1028 McQuilkin, John ysl Orbell, Macleod Clement 996 Scaly, Thomas 1021 Taylor, Thomas 798 Thew, Robert ... ... ... 986 Thomas, David 1052 White, Alfred , 942 Withell, John 785 md I hereby declare David Thomas, Donald Maclean, Thomas Scaly, George James Dennistoun, Macleod Clement Orbell, Robert Thew. John McQuilkio, and Alfred White duly elected as Members of the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of Rangitata. I further give notice, as required by the " Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893." that th 9 following is the result of the Poll as regards Publicans' Licenses, Accommodation Licenses, and Bottle Licenses : — In respect of Publicans' Licenses. Votes. That the number of Publicans' Licenses continue as at present... 787 That the number of Publicans' Licenses be reduced 102 That no Publicans' Licenses be granted 643 In respect of Accommodation Licenses That the number of Accommodation Licenses continue as at present) ... 792 Thac the number of Accommodation^ Licenses be reduced 93 That no Accommodation Licenses be granted tii g2O In respect of Bottle Licenses, That: the number of Bottle Licenses continue as at present 771 That the number of Botcle Licenses be reduced ... ... e>> yo That no Bottle Licenses be granted* 673 Number of Electors on Electoral Roll , ... #># ttt 2837 Number of Electors who recorded votea at Election on March 21. 1894 ... ; 17el Although more than half the number of Electors on the Roll recorded thoir votes, the required v majority of three-fifths of the votes recorded " were not given in fovor of the proposal that no licenses be pi-anted ; and these votes, added to those given in favor of theredaction of licenses, form a total which is not an "absolute majority " of the votes recorded ; and as an " absolute majority" of the votes recorded were in favor of the proposal that the licenses continue as at present, I therefore declare that the number of Publicans' Licenses, Accommodation Licenses, and Bottle Licenses, so far as the objects ans purposes of the present Poll of Electors are concerned, continue as they are in the Licensing District of Rangitata. JOHN MoEEAGUK, Returning QJfieer. Hinds, March 23,1894, % 3+18?



Business Notices. i ' * FOR INFANTS AND INMLIDS, MELLIN^S LAGTO-GLYCOSE OR AflmLiK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRY WHEfIE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAiHEQL Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. -pOR GOOD ANJ^CHE^T SUITS, CIotI»J IB» Aehbarton. Shifts. Street, Flannels, Tancred Drawers, In Socks, Honse Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, Eatabliihed Blankets Old andßugs^ Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT. — WITH *■— Heavy Colonial «rey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TURNER.



EINAX CLEARANCE AT BEATH'S. 14 Days' Slaughter. ■-W3 set GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. bVB PRICES SEE CIRCULARS. IMMENSE ARRIVAL OP Autumn and Winter JN orelties. «<-\« THIRST DISPLAY OF NEW DEESS FABEICS, CHEVIOTS, DIAGONALS, HOPSACKS, SERGES, ETC. Special attention is called to LADIES' MANTLES AND JACKETS. Millinery Department. Ladies are invited to call and inspect a BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OP NEW MILLINERY ia all the various styles for the Season. / This Department is now under Few Management, and every care is taken to provide the latest novelties.