Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1894. THE ROLLS.

ThrouhoUT the colony complaints have been frequent of electors having had their names removed from the electoral rolls, notwithstanding that their votes had been recorded at the general election. In this connection there has been sum extraordinary bungling at Hawke's Bay, but nearer home there were names taken off the roll that should have remained on. An explanation is given of this by one registrar of elec. tors that the roll he received from the returning officer, recording the voters who had come to the poll at the general election, was not clearly marked. A tick was placed against the names of the electors who had voted, but in many instances those ticks were placed in such a position between two lines as to leave a doubt as ta which name the mark referred. The registrar, to be perfectly sure, removed both names in volved in the doubt. This was slovenly work on the part of the returning officer, who should have ruled out with pen and ruler the whole names of those vtho had voted, leaving the absentees' names to be taken off' the roll. In any case, it setms that, although it is every elector's duty to see that his name is on the roll, a wise course would be to notify each elector about whose name the registrar has any doubt, that his name will be removed from the. roll, and that notifi cation given, it would be the elector's own f3U.lt if, at the last moment, he find himself disfranchised.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There were 4100 weddings in New Zeala*. in 1893. Typhoid fever is raging at Hastings, Hawke'a Bay. At a North Canterbury township recently a young lady refused a dance with a gentle man simply on the ground that he was not a prohibitionist. A proposal is on foot to at ait a Maori Club at Wellington for natives and their wives and families to stay at when visiting the Empire

A Wellington paper is advocating whist tournaments , The FeUding people are experimenting for artesian water. The Wellington "Post" alleges th&t there ia not enough hotel accommodation in Welling ton. It is stated that between fifty and sixty ' thousand bales of flax are shipped from Wei j lington yearly. Instructed by the parties interested, Mr R. M. Cuthbertson^ solicitor, will take the necessary steps with a view to assailing the validity of the local option poll for Ashburton district;. The handsome marble clock, presented by the staff at the Ashburton Railway Station to Mr William Harding, on the occasion of his marriage, is new on view in the window of Mr R. Murray, jeweller, East street, to whom the order was entrusted. At the Police Court to-day, before Mr W. G. Roes, Justice of the Peace, the case of Thomas Booney, charged with larceny of a coat, the property of Mr R. Friedlander, was adjourned until Friday to allow of Mr Priedlander'a appearance. George Vincent, 1 who was convioted of drunkenness, and for failing to pay medical and Court expenses, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment in Lyttelton gaol. The figures in connection with Baron Hirsch's attempt to establish a series of colo nies of Rusao Jewish lefugees in the Argen tina showed that £500,000 sterling has been spent, of which £215,000 has been expended in land. It appears that £140,000 is regarded ac irrecoverable, but that £145,000 will yet be received from the colonists. The settlers are working the land with assiduity, and the villagers are no longer disturbed by jea lousies. The " North Otago Times " reports that the thunderstorm on Thursday set telephone bells ringing in town, and in the telephone exchange the indicators came down with a flop at nearly every flash. There was more than usually strong evidence of electricity all over the telegraph office, and the operators experienced a sense of relief when the storm had passed over. It was the severest thunderstorm the district has experienced for many years, the thunder peals were the sharpest experienced in Oamaru since the early days of the settlement. Plaster was brought down from ceilings, and crockery was made to rattle in a way that suggested an earthquake, A special meeting of the committee of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club was held in Mr D. Thomas' office on Monday evening. There was a large attend ance. The secretary submitted an abstract of the accounts in connection with the recent sports meeting, which promises to result in a profit to the club despite the unfavorable weather on Easter Monday. Prizes were passed, and two protests, ie ferred to the committee for decision were dealt with. The protest entered against the winner of the novice iace was upheld, the prize being awarded to the second man. The meeting held that the difficulty arose through the carelessness of the competitor, and not from any fraudulent motive. The protest against the winner of the roadster events was postponed until further evidence had been taken in the matter. Accounts amounting to £58 were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned for a week. Colonial rum, of the "back block variety—the tobacco-doctored sort —has a great reputation as a Sudden Death, but Madeira arrack—white rum—runs it close. Thus Dr Gordon Stables, ia the " Yorkshire Post" t-'-Oat in Madeira, reader, in little shanties high up among the grand old hills this terrible white rum is often to be found in abundance. It is there called oq_%a wrA'w.nte i If h soldier or sail ir wants to experience a ten-horse-power headache he has only to, drink a few glasses of it in the sunshine. Our fellows used to call it "fixed bayo nets." One marine one night was so wild that I had his head shaved. Next day was Sunday, and an Admiral s inspection, but I sent my man to duty for all that. The men take off their hats as the captain and officers come round. I think you could have knocked our good old Admiral down with a feather when, passing along the thin red line, he came to that Bhaven-headed bat. There was a moment's pause, then laughter lond and long rang out fore and aft, laughter such as I ,had never before heard on the deck of a man-of-war. But that man never got drunk again. There is a novelty in the way of punishment which may serve as an idea for the penal clauses of the next New Zealand Liquor Bill. If, instead of advocating Prohibition, the extremists amongst the Temperance Party were to initiate a crusade against adul' terated "grog," they wonld be doing more practical good. A recent issue of an Eng lish trade journal, "The Manufacturing Chemist," has a most shameless article on "Liqueur Manufacture," giving recipes for the concoction of imitation wines and champagnes of different brands, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Madeira, Malaga, port, cognac f and rum. London " Truth " referring to this production, says:—" One of the brandies is described as "Cognac of fine 1 quality." In giving instruction for the manufacture of champagnes, " The Manu facturing Chemiat" is kind enough to > travel beyond the domain of chemistry. It explains not only how to prepare the liquors of Roderer, Heidsieck, and " Chandon and Moet" (sic), bub it gives particulars of the seals and capsules. Ifc will be news, to most people that the production of sham wines, is part of the business of a "manufacturing chemist," and it is news which can hardly be too widely known. | How much of this " manufactured " stuft comes to New Zealand, and what, if any, precautions are taken by the Customs De partment to prevent its introduction and sale to the deluded public 1 The marvels of modern surgery are some- I times almost incredible. Here is a remark able story told by the London " Weekly Despatch " :—An extraordinary operation has been performed in a successful manner at the Royal Free Hospital Gray's Inn Road, by Mr Borrow, one of the chief surgeons of that institution, the breast of a blackbird being used to form a woman's nose under the following circumstances:—lt appears that Louisa Rollings, aged twenty-seven years, was on October 25 last employed at the Midland Grand Hotel, Euaton road, as a housemaid, and by some means was struck in the face by the descending lift, and on being removed to the hospital the surgeons found that the nose had been completely smashed, and she had received other injuries. She progressed satisfactorily, but it was found that the injuries to the nose were of such a character that the nose was of no u«e» and it was essential that something should be done to provide Rollings with a -•"•tttute, After close consideration it was 5u.,.. *■ *he breast of a blackbird decided that, - n'Kl* week Boilings, should be substituted. .... " '■'■"> itwti who had become an out-patient ot w*. tution was re-admitted. Mr Evans killed a blackbird, and before the bird had become cold its breast was taken out and transferred to the young woman's face, the skin of the nose being drawn neatly over this by Mr Barrow, and since then the young woman has made most satisfactory progress.

The Licensing Elections.

Wellington, April 3. At the Wellington polling 5524 men re corded their vo'eß on the local option question, and 4159 women voted, whilst in the election of licensing, comj mittee 5550 m9n and 4190 women voted. Invercakgim., April 3, Two petitions were filed in the Magis trate's Court to-day praying that the elec tion of the Licensing Committee for Invercargill and also the local option poll should be inquired into and declared void on the following grounds:—lst. That the roll used did not contain t c names of all the persons qualified to vote, whereby certain persons were prevented from so doing; 2nd, that tbe voting papers were so marked as to distinguish »he votes of men from those of women ; 3rd, that more than six persons were allowed in the polling booths at divers times ; 4th, that the persons declared to be elected on the Committee interfered with or attempted to interfere with the free right to exercise votes by persons s entitled, by remaining in the booth when directed by the returning officer to, leave, and by personally directing or attempting to director show how to vote; 6th, that the persons elected interfered by accompanying persons into the booth I and influencing or attempting to influence electors to vote in their favour and in favour of the abolition of licenses ; 6th and 7th, that persons not entitled to do bo entered the inner compartments of the polling booths with voters, and influenced, etc. Bth That throughout the elections two or more electors entered inner com- Eartmenta together. 9th. That a num er of persons did not enter into com partments, bat struck out names and proposals in view of others. 10th. That voting papers were handed oat by un authorised persons. 11th. That the Glad stone polling booth was not open con tinuously daring the hours prescribed by law. The enquiry will be held on the 12th inst. Thames, April 3. A pubHo meeting was held to-nipht for the purpose of protesting against the decision of the Returning Officer in de claring at the recent option poll that informal votes did not count to make the poll valid. The following resolutions were carried :— lC 1. That in the opinion of this meeting of electors the decision of the Returning Officer in declaring the local option poll void in the face of the fact that 1631 electors voted, calls for the immediate action of the Cabinet to give a decision as to the legality of the Re turning Officer's decision. 2. That in view of the moss unsatisfactory character of the Alcoholic Liquor Sales Control Bill, as proved by the recent elections through out the colony, this meeting calls upon the representatives of the people to take immsdiate steps when Parliament as sembles to secure the repeal of the Act, or such amendments as will place the direct veto fairly in the hands of the people." It was also decided chat a copy of the first resolution should be forwarded to the Premier and of the second to Sir Robert Stout, and the msmbers for the Thames and Bay of Plenty electorates.

THE MARKETS.

London, April 8. The butter market is languishing, A quantity of the buofer by the Euahine' from New Zealand was found to have been heated prior to shipment. The Land Securities 'Jompany of Lon don is in the hands of a receiver. The outstanding debentures amount to £2,000,000, Received April 4, 11 a.m.) v Syenky, April 4 Wheat, chick 2a 2d to 2s 3d. Oats quiet; right heavy feeding 2s 3d, best seed 2s Bd. Barley, Cape~2s lid to 3*, Potatoes, local grown £2 15a to £3; Circular Heads £3 15* to £4. Onions £5 10s. Butter, dairy made 5d to 7d, factory 7d to Bd. Cheese, prime 3|d. Bacon, beet 6kL Melboukhe, April 4. Wheat 2d od. Oats, fair business done in Algerian la lOd, Tartarian seed 2s. Barley, Cape 2s 4i. Potatoes £2 7s 6d to £2 12s 6d. Adelaide, April 4 Wheat 2s 4|d. Barley, malting 4s 6i to is 9d.

CRICKET.

HAWKES BAY V CANTERBURY.

CHRISTCHtfKCH, April 3. The interprovincial cricket match was continued at Lancaster Park to-day in beautiful weather. The ground was still heavy and soft through the recent rainn. The game resulted in a draw at 4.30 p m., when the slumps were drawn. Canter bury's first innings closed for 144 runs ; A. Ridley 41 (not out), Cuff 40, 0. Ridley 20, and Wigley 20. Gore secured most wickets for Hawke's Bay The latter's second innings produced 123 runs, the wicket having dried somewhat and the outfield become faster. Williams 24, Taiaroa 21 (not out). Gore 21, Hill 21, and Ludbrook 10; all batted well. Ura secured the best bowling average for Can terbury. The home team at 4 p.m. were left with 45 runs to get to win. In the half-hour they only reached 41 for the loss of two wickets: A. Ridley 23, C. Ridley 13 (not out).

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Found Dead, Auckland, April 4. Mr Robert Garrett, a gum merchant and a prominent citizen was found dead this morning at Otahutu with a bullet wound in his head and a revolver along side. He was a prominent Mason, presi dent of the Amateur Athletic Association, steward of the Auckland Racine; Club, and a leading officer in the Pakaranga Hunt Club. Fatal River Accident. Thos Ericson, a Swede was staked while crossing the Wairoa river near the Bay of Plenty, and died on a steamer while being brought to town. He leaves a wife. Agricultural Statistics. Wellington, April 4. The agricultural statistics for Canter bury show in 1894 an increase of 313 in the number of holdings. The total area under all kinds of crop has decreased by 73,182 acres but a large increase is shown in grass lands, viz 135,263 acres after ploughing and 44,905 acres surface sown. The aye age yield per acre of wheat has fallen from 20 95 bushels in 1893 to 19"56 bushels. Oats show a rise in the average from 26.30 to 29 55 but barley falls from 25 96 to 24*11 bushels per acre. Gun Accident. A man named James McLaren, residing at Ngaranui, near Martinborough, has died from the effects of a bullet wound in die leg, caused, it is believed, through the accidental discharge of a carbine.

Election Errors.

(Wellington Poat.) Surprise haa been expressed at the num ber of informal votes recorded afc the l&te licensing election all ever the country, and cutting remark^ have been made regard ing the stupidity of the electors. Cer tainly there was nothing in connection with the voting which any ordinarily intelligent person able to read would have met with any difficulty in understanding, if time had been taken to think, and the instructions on the voting-papers had been read, but a great many people voted in a flurry without reading the instructions, or taking time to think what they were doing. The stupidiiy exhibited by return ing officers is much more surprising than that of the electors. The Act is certainly incomprehensible in many respects, bub many of the points on which some of the Returning Officers have blundered are perfectly clear. The chief stumblingblock seems to be found in the informal votes, several returning officers refusing to count these in estimating whether the poll is effective or void. The Act is precise in stating that half the number of electors on the roil must record their votes or the poll is ineffective. A vote is recorded when the voting-paper is dropped into the ballot-box. The elector has then voted, his or her voting power is exhausted, and serious penalties would be incurred by attempting to vote again. The record of the vote is the tioking off of thft name on the roll and the placing the paper in the box. All papers in the box must be counted in making up the number of votes | recorded. It does not in the leapt matter for that purpose whether the votes are formal or informal. They have equally been, in the terms of the Act, recorded. It is extraordinary that there should have been any blundering on this point. An other point on which there has been a good deal of misconception is more diffi cult. Several returning officers have re fused to accept voting papers on which more than one line in each of the sections relating to bottle and accommodation licenaes was left unerased. The Act, in clause 17, says:—" If the voter fails to erase two of the said lines as aforesaid, the ballot-paper shall be void," the word aforesaid referring to a direction that "the voter shall erase two of the said lines in each case. The schedule giving the form of ballot-paper, however, contains this clause:—" In each of the foregoing cases the voter is to strike out the proposals for which he does not vote by drawing lines through the same with a peacii, He must be careful not to leave uncancelled more than one proposal in each case, otherwise the vote in such case will be void in re spect of that particular proposal." Bead together, the clause and schedule very clearly establish what is meant. The law is, we know oa high authority, generally "a hass," but it is not so asinine in this instance as to compel electors, on pain of forfeiting their vote in a matter which con cerns them, to vote on one or two proposals with which they have no concern what ever. Bottle licenses are to be found only in Otasjo and Nelson, and accommodation licenses only in country districts. There is no reason why people in districts where a certain description of license does not exist and is not sanctioned by law should be required to express any opinion regard ing it. It Is sufficient for them to plainly intimate their views on the question which concerns them. We have not the slightest | doubt that any court of law would inter pret the Act so as to uphold the perfect regularity of voting-papers in which the votes were properly given in regard to the class or classes of licenses in operation in ♦he electoral district. The returning officer in Dunedin seema to have been the chief offender in straining the law to a forced and unnatura' interpretation in this matter, but others have followed his example. If the Dunedin prohibitionists take the election into Court, of course an authoritative d«cisiun on this point will be obtained. Why the Dunedin prohibi tionists should contest the result of the election we are, however, unable to dis cover. It is all nonsense about a vote for prohibition in that city having only failed by a few df zen or a few score votes. In calculating the three-fifths of those who have voted necessary to carry a prohibi tion vote, the same rule must be followed as that for determining whether the poll is effective or void. The informal votes must be counted as recorded. In Dun edin, therefore, as 9663 vote? were re corded, and only 3903 voted for prohibi tion, it will be seen that the necessary three-fifths of the former number was not reached by nearly 2000 votes. Unless the prohibitionists can be sure that the 1922 informal votes were all improperly re jected, and were nearly all for prohibition, a very unlikely contingency, we fail to see what good they will derive from any Court proceedings. Here in Wellington there was a good deal of inexcusable bungling on the part of the deputy-returning officers.

Mr Gladstone as Drawn by a Spanish Newspaper.

An interesting account of Mr Glad stone and his wife is given in the local paper," La Voz de Guipuzcod," on a visit to San Sebastian :— tl Olad in a dark-coloured cloth jacket, with blue squares of wool running through the stuff, he had over all a great coat of bluish cloth, and wore a soft black hat, ' a white silk necktie, woollen gloves on his hands, and on his right arm a travelling cloak. Thus arrayed he stepped out of the railway carriage, when the civil governor, Senor Barrio, approached him, hat in hand, biding him welcome, placed himself at his disposal* Gladstone appeared surprised that the chief person in authority had cognisance of his arrival, but at once re sponded mostgracefully, and introduced his wife and the other persons accom panying him, Mrs Gladstone is nearly as old as he is. Her countenance bears traces of a typical Scottish beauty. f*he is 82 years of age, but is still, like her husband, strong, sturdy, and smiling Narrating the incidents of the day, the native chronicler, speaking of the visit to the graves of the 1^ nglish officers, says:—"The two old people kept on for some time without appar ently feeling fatigued, but after a bit Gladstone, who seemed to feel the weight of his overcoat more than that of his years, took it off, hung it on his arm, and went on again like a young ster of twenty. When he came to the place where the English gravestones are he asked information of General Henestrosa respecting the dates of their erection, and then went on again in silent contemplation of the vast ex panse of ocean visible from that point. There was not time for him to go to the pinnacle of the castle. On being told this he sat down on a projecting rock for awhile. The general ordered an artilleryman to fetch soms chairs, but Gladstone declared he did not in the least dread the eftect of damp from sitting on a stone. He 'always,' he s»id good*haraauredly, 1 when in the country sat on stones, and felt convinced they would never hurt him because his name was in part derived from them.'"

Homeless in London.

A NIGHT IN A PENNY SHELTER

It was half-past nine at night (says a writer in the London " Echo "), and I tramped down the Blaekfriars Road, footsore, tired, and hungry. The biting wind searched through and through my ragged garments, chilling me to the very bone. Nowhere, how ever uncomfortable, could have been worse than the streets on such a night, and I gave a sigh of relief when I catae to my desired haven—the Food aod Shelter Depot of the Salvatiou, Army. A notice in the doorway stated ' that there could be had good cubicles, with plenty of clean blankets, for 3d a night; bunks for 2d ; or a seat in a warm room, with a slice of bread, and plenty of cold and hot water for wash ing, for a penny. Even the twopenny bunks were beyond my reach, so I handed over my copper, and obtained in exchange a metal ticket that ad mitted me to the Penny Shelter. Picture a large hall, evidently formerly used as a Salvation Army Barracks, and with the plain wooden forms still arranged in rows, as though for a meeting. Tbe atmosphere was reason ably warm, hot-water pipes keeping ifc , at a fixed temperature; the floor looked ? very clean, the paint was fresh and bright, and around the walls were written up various familiar exhorta tions and warnings- But of far more interest to me than anything eke there was the sight of my fellow-casuals. Scattered ail over the hall, lying, stating, standing, were from two to three hundred of the »regs of London's poor. In spite of the coldness of the weather the majority had no overcoats, and several had no covering for their feet. Some had boots, but no stock ings i quite a number had a wrapping of paper inside their boots, as a substitute for socks; and the sole foot covering of one or two consisted of old rags, tied together with string. Most jj were plainly casual, unskilled laborers,"^ between thirty and forty years old ; I fine, big-framed, strong-limbed fellows, 1 in the very prime of life. There was a « slight sprinkling of intelligent-looking mechanics, and several had evidently been clerks or shopmen. The remem- j brance of one man is graven with special clearness on my memory. He was a cripple, not more than 26 or 27 years old, neatly dressed, with clothes whole and untorn, and clean face and hands. He limped in, with the aid of a crutch, and sank down on a ledge close to me. As he did so, he wearily pushed his felt hat back with one hand, ard exposed his face to my view. Try as I.will, I cannot forget the look of mute misery, the wave of irrepressible anguish, that passed over his features. It was the despairing expression of one who felt the world trampling him under foot, and knew that he had no power to overcdme it. Not far from » him sat another of a different stamp. His. hat was of a peculiar shape of the high, straight felt favored by elderly business " men. He still wore a collar, though, . it was rather dirty, and a tie, though frayed and crooked. He was discussing with another his prospects of getting work, " Something must turn up," he was saying, apparently to encourage his companion, but really to put heart in himself. " I'm sure something wiloj» turn up. I've got my name down atf^ half a dozen places, and they can't all refuse me." Poor fellow ! A JOYLESS NIGHT. On first entering, each of us was handed a thick slice of bread ', and at the end of the room was a bar, where food could be obtained at very low rates. I ordered a ha'porth of tea to wash down my bread, and for my half- < penny I received a good pint full. I must frankly confess that the quality of the tea was not quite equal to the quantity, to my taste; but this was probably due to my own fastidiousness. To some it was nectar. One ragged fellow next to me borrowed a basin, and broke his allowance of bread into it. Ihen he poured the hot tea over that, and consumed the sop with a gusto that admitted no doubt of his enjoying it. At ten o'clock the lights were turned low, and we settled ourselves down for the night. No one was allowed to lie on the passage-ways until one o'clock, when the doors were closed, but those who could creep into odd corners did so. The remainder of Us seated our selves on wooden forms. The autho rities allow smoking, so those who had tobacco shared it with those who had none, and many of us lit our pipes. For those not accustomed to the shelter ' sleep was for some time impossible. Men were continually coming in, and the room got more and more crowded, "'ji Soon every seat was full, and then the late comers stood about, waiting for one o'clock to strike when they might sit down on the floor. THE WANT OF EMPLOYMENT. There was on 9 subject of conversa tion in which we could all take part: on how to get work. "I'd like the army to take me on," said one old , fellow, whose face had a peculiar ex- J presston. "Yousee that man?" and he pointed to one of the respectably dressed attendants. " TJeV 1 I replied, '< Well, I knew him when he had to tie his boots together with a bit of string, and look at him now. I tell you what it is, young man, if you were to try, you might get them to take you." " G'arn," I cried, as though overcome at such prospect. *! Yes, you might," he continued; "o 5 course you'd 'aye to tork to the captin' an' git round 'im." " But then I'd have to say I was a Salvationer, wouldn't I V I queried. " Wot V that ?"' he responded, giving me a rascally wink. "You feel you're a big sinner, don't yer ? You feel you've got a 'eavy load at your heart, and you'd like to be saved, don't yer f Well, you go and tell the captin' that, and then you'll be a Salvation Army." A CROWDED ROOM i By one o'clock there must have been , quite six hundred of us in the roomj^f" ! On the whole we were very quiet, for*^ most were too dispirited to do any; thing but sit still. We well knew, too, that any rowdiness would lead to instant ejection, and this terrified the rougher element into orderliness. How slowly the night passed. Crowded together on the forms, with barely room to move, many of us could nob sleep. Every now and then we would change our positions to make ourselves sleep easier, Sometimes we would

r THE ASHBUKTUJN OUAEDIAJS l WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1894.



Business Notices. Special Prices for this Month AT G- J- Neill and Co/s THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR I>Jrf < aJPJE!»ra\ CHCO'ITJaiNGr, .AJN3D JESOOTH i Long Lace Curtains Is 9A pair Double Width Dress Goods 9£d Oretonne 3id Dress Goods 3a lid dcz Double-bed"White Twill Sheeting 9|d i^arge Torkish Towels B|d rey Calico 2s 3d doz. Women's Ribbed Hose (id pair tton Shirting, veryfstrong 3|d Double-bed Quilts 3s lid each rong Ticking s|d Heav Forfar s|d CLOTHING. OJL,OT*HNG-. Boys 1 Tweed Saita 3a lid . Men Js Shirta at any price Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d now 6s lid Men a Merino Socks only od pair Men's Colonial Tweed Suits only 19s 6d Men's Ties at half pice. Men 8 New Zealand Tweed Suite 33a 6d Men's Colonial-knit Woollen Socks only now 29s 6d 9|d pair BOOTS. BOOT* In Boota we defy competition, all our Boota are made specially to oar order. We guarantee every pair to give satisfaction. Women's Ilastlo-slde Boets 8s 63, now Men's Balmoral Boots 10a 6d, now 7s lid 5 8 Hd Men's Bluchers 6a Women s Kid Shoes 7s lid, now 5s lid Men's Nailed Shooters 10s 6d, now s lid Women's Leather 1 Shoes 7s 6d, now 5s lid Wamen's Carpet Slippers Is 6d Children's Patent Leather Shoes and Slippers in Endless Variety at G. J. NEILL AND COS, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER TERMS CASH.



By Royal gH» Letters Patent, JOSEPH FORDS Scour and Lung Worm Mixture. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINES. OTHILL, WATSON & CO, Offices, EsV Street Warehouse Railway. Invereargill.. N.Z. 6th March We have been selling Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the past four years, and Bring that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from its use. Yours faithfully, Tothill. Watson Co. From WRIGHT STEPHEKSON, & CO, High Street, Dunedin. Although we haveaoted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for he last two years and have supplied sheep breeder* regularly dv nng that period we have not yot had a complaint, in fact. We have heard nothin? but favourable reports from all who have used it. Yours truly, Wright, Stephe son and Co. MR F FKEUIIMAN, Ashburtoii June 12, 1893, i As the mixture appears to be steadily growing in favor here, it might be as well to lend another few cases as some of the runs are now buying a case at a time.—lours For the Mariborough Farmers' Go-Cperative Aasociation, Limited, E.UiCAD, Managb . j The United Farmers' Alliance 1, Limited, Wellington, Branches: Wanganuij PalmerstoH North. nrtJ I February 2. 1894. We have had no complaints from those who have used the mixture, so o<*nnot but onclude that it has given satisfaction.—Youra faithfully, C D. MULLINS, General Manager.



jmjm&%^ AUTUMN 1894 WINTER "R V the 6S''Dorsc' aTii other nitiSiPl^ii recent vessels we have received ,|^PRyPS|Bjj^j our HNAL Shipment of Goods f^^Sj^^^'C^Sb^A for the Coming Season; the Stock i 8 nov COMPLETE and 1 I $%zZ? formß a aßnificent CoUeotion &%%' SlmMm^ T"mmed snd Untrimmed in 4%%y,., fi^^^t*^r^/^^^^' ¥"&LTS' STRAWS, &c, of the * // fWS?":' Latest Fashion, FLOWERS, *%m%^ ( I^/MlK;^/&Z^< FEATHERS, AIGRETTES, 46, Ladies 9 Jackets and Ulsters In all the NK'A EST DESIGNS. BRAID, ASTRACAN and other Beaver Trimroinsra for Jackets a» well »s for Dresses are one of ths moat noticeable features of heJKBW SEASON'S GOODS. CH]LD^ T3~TUNIO3 In Kndlew V*H«ty in New *nd PMky Styles. „„„„ T rr> mt>r^ BAWLS, WOOLLENS, HATS m<\ HOODS, GLOVES, HOSIERS, PUR TRIM MINGS, BBAID TRIMMINGS, LAOEB, &c, 4c, All New and luteful. THE STOCK OF II re s « materials is Very Choice and includes the EW HOPSA CLOTH, DFAGONALS, SERGES, TWEEDS, English and Colonial iv almost Kndlese Variety and all shades of color. Sonift Hppcial linf s of BOYS' and MEN'S COLONIAL CLOTHING FLANNELS, BLANKETS, and General Drapery in all Qualities. W. iI.IJOLLIER " rl%o Corner " A CARD] j w [ XTISB \| C BBIDK.jfl ■ « A hT_Si T" * t * t^tit-'. lannsw ' Wandering afar ocr A ustralssia seas \ h&DliLo Sighing in sofenesf. murmuring in air, _ _ • „. . t < eM j Comes tho desire for Health imparting Burnett Street West (a few ddoj?S from * TkaS( l h Vtiumm), Fragtanfc in flavor, with aroma rare, ASHBURION. • «_ . - I t , ag |, j a j. j ftfi^ j j.fj e [, ree2es niurmur, «nn A -oj) nig i h found t.hfl 'JlfA is woll-named "Health," ! And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme" ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, | This tea contains within itself a priceless MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. lhe a^sVleaf by cleanliest art S pre A RSWARD of £10 is offered by Blended wTthlvor that on the taste ne'er • nails above Society for such information as will L ' •' Health Tea " has won the pride of «cure the convicli. n of any pers »n found place deserved, Is drunk m cottage homes and palace halls iU S of RHBBP STEALING in the 1 r£Rv TJfIA Ashburton County. Hoa'th Tea" cure. 1? indigestion. U. W. LKADLEY, Oihsr teas cause it. 80 *30 Hon. Sec.



Wanted, DISPENSE with all trouble and risk by using yeast cakes to bake your bread.™ Stephens Bkos., Market House. 4 12 j T OST, bunch of Keys on ring, some- I-" whtjre in Ashburton, Reward at Mail Office. 45 \l ANTED, Girl between 16 and 17 V^ years of age. Apply for address at Mail office, 4 2 WATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran teed) at wholesale c^st for one 1 month only. Now's your time. —Lums- den's. 3 219 \* I HY grumble about the price of VV Bread and Meat when you can get 601b best Roller Fiour for 4s and good Fresh Butter at 6d per 1b at R. Alcokn's sale Saunders Buildings. 3 116 LiIRED. S. JEFFRIES, Manufactur- JJ in.g Confectioner, has opened a Shop in East street, next " The Comer," for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Nothing inferior sold. No cheap cigarettes. 3§114 y /"CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pinafores.— Mrs Aloobn, Saunders' Buildings. c I^ALE at Melford House still on until O further notice.—H, 0. Seoees. i |~|ON'T wash yourself. Titan Soap •**' does the work. No rubbing. No d machines. I 182 VI7 ANTED—Buyers tor High-class VV English Cycles, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Safeties, light and rigid, reliable pneumatic tyres. Low price; cash.-—Walker. 3 155 WANPED Known—Tomatoes, good ripe Grapes, Plums, Apples, etc., at Maesden s Fruit Shop, below Mitchell and Turner's. 2 109 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fishing Co.'s Shop, Burnett street Ashburton 2 62 1 BUY and Sell for Cash, therefore"!: Sell Oat Sheaf from Is 3d per sack or £2 2s 6d per ton. J. Thomas, Havelock street. XF your mind is troubled : nothing else will give the troubles bo thoroughly away as Health Tea. Try it, —Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. HEALTH rsl "Delightful, "Wholesome," Refreshing." All Grocers. Wholesale 8f ''iNDEit's. a i\j ANTED Known—W. H. Coluer^ VV noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s j tt 6d, have just arrived In a 1 siz«s. WANTED Known.—Waterproof" Rugs I and Aprons, Heavy Trap Rugs from 4s 9d, Heavy Grey Blankets 9s 6d.— -—MITCBELL AND TURNER. IF you want first-class fruit go to ABiMS for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. jVITEDIOAL Coils made and repaired ■^■'-*- on the ehortesi) notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. RSTLOOEN has on sale""for~~he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, and Christmiß Presents—Saunders Buildings. DOLLAR CIGARETTF^—Sd per packet BOYS 1 three garment long trouser' Suits for 10s. Men's Colonial r) made nailed Shooter Boots at 7s 6i per g pair at R. ALCorn's sale, Anhburton Clothing Mart, Saundera' Buildings. 1116 WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical me at S» Silek's, Optician WANTED Known.- Men a Heavy Ribbed ail wool Pants 5a 6d, t Heavy Knitted bocks, double heels and toee, Is.—Mitchell and Turner. \i[ ANTED Known—To make room Vv for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs dct«e at once . cheaper than evei to stay bnd times over at J. MoisoVs, Premier Bootmaker. r v| ANTED Known—The Corner is W showing a magnificent New cJtock 1 of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. ' HAVING tried Health Tea and found it: Al, I sell it—J. Th^mss, Produce Dealer, Havelock street. 3 104 THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap. 11 18 rTTHAT is most essential to a tea W drinker's happiness 1 Why, Health i Tea, and don't yon forget it.-—Henry s * Zander, Wholesale Agen* » /"I UNS ! Guns I Guns 1 My new stock i VX of Guns just to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech L aders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardlby's Sporting ? Repository. 1 TTIXTENsioN of Sale n* Melford J-^1 House. We are still selling nearly all ourGoode, with New Stock added, at reduced prices.—H. C. Segrrs. WANTED Known. —In consequence of the scarcity of money, we have extended our Sale till further notice. — H. C, Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known.—Waterproofs to measure, all styles f«nd patterns. ' Lat«3sr, shipea and designs in stock.— Mitchell & Tubnek. 1 •XTOTICE ! Notice ! Sport for all. I IN Grans Let on"-, on hire or sold on timtt payments. H&vins? a professional Gunsmith on the premise^ I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fiftines in stock. Prices low.—J. W Haudley, Ironmonger, etc. O EALTH TEA is more economical 8 1 than ordinary tea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the • Jeaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. ' T^ANft ! Bang : Baug 1 My new sev , j ««m"s stock of Ammunition to hand ' Zf , - ' -"'lt's and, Cluo Cartridges. Eley's, Kyn, ... Owes and Powder, Shot, Cap.,, " - first quality aU sporting materials of tn o *-<*«. at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. MR John Marsden, of the Railway . Bookstall, has opened a Book and Stationer's Shop two doors below Mitchell and Turner. Bouks and Stationery at the lowest possible prices. Books clean, complete, and in s>ood order will be taken in exchange. Circulating libiary. U ASTER Cardf, snd Booklets, Fire ' Screens, Pictures. Glass Ornaments, Christmas Ca?ds, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums, and Frames, and hundreds of other articles are t,y be sold at a great sacrifice for Cash , ; during this month only at L. F. ' AHPRJSWE3 & Co, Stationers/ Hall,



FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS, PAY a Visit to the Jewellery Establish ment of , 8. Salek, t WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER* Whflie is to be seen the LaP.GEST and FINEST PTOOK in the District of- SILVER AND SILVER-PLATE WARE, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, I and Other HIGH-CLASS GOODS Suit able for PRESENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. Watch, Clock d Jewellery Repairing SPECIALTY SPECTACLES fco suit all Sights-



NEW ZEALAND C lothlng Factory. HIO those looking about for a good X Waterproof Coat for the Winter. CALL AT THE FACTORY IN EAST STREET. J3JLEOT YOUR OWN PATTERN. OVER 100 TO CHOOSE FROM. No perished goods in stock. All sewn seams. Waterproof Coats with Cape Waterproof Coat Macfarlane Waterproof Fishing Outfit Waterproof Shooting Cape Waterproof Waders Waterproof Riding Aprons Waterproof Ponchos Waterproof Bicycle Capes. SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL. LADIES' WATERPROOFS LADIES WATERPROOFS LADIES' WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE. ' NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND WATERPR' OF MANFACTURERS ALEX. HEN DRY, Manager. ~ NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. IN Consequence of the Longbeach Coach leaving Ashburton at 4 o'clock during the winter months, THE "GUARDIAN" WILL GO TO PRESS AT 3.50. AD/ERTLSEMENTS Must therefore be lodged at this Office At. 2 30 p.m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COY. April 2. JM.A.IJU. JNOTXCJEiS, Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations l— THURSDAY, April 5. For United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc. (for specially addressed corres pondence only), per Doric, at 6*30 a*irv Due London May 15.



Hollo way's Ointment and Pills.— Health's Defences. None save the strongest can with impunity pass through the sudden transitions irom wee to dry, from cold to muggy weather so prevalent during the autumnal and early winter months. In fluenza, bronchitiß, cough, sote throat, or quinsey will attack those most watchful of their health; but they can readily arrest -n Y of those complaints by rubbing Hol ""-♦•meat twice a day upon the skin Wy's oiu... "*" *n<i hy .assisting its over the affected parLo, "*° doses of corrective action with appropri<*>. his Pills. This well-known, safe, and easy mode of treatment efficiently protects the invalid both from present and future danger without weakening or even disturbing the system iv (ho slightest degree



■*"«v Everybody to use Titan tTTAFTjfa^, • marvel tf the age. W Soap, greatest) -. "* « *-«, g, Zandbb, Sole Agent, ** ■