Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Samoa is 1500 miles from New Zealand; Mr Seddan, hoc satisfied with the power he already possesses in New Zealand, wants some more. Rinkiog will commence for the season in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday afternoon. The Brass 'Band has been engaged to play every Thursday evening during the Beason. The Government analyst reports highly on a specimen of limestone brought from the Uriwera Country by the Premier. The stone found there is in very large quantity. We are requested to remind intending competitors for the twelve scholarships offered by the Ashburton High School Board that applications cannot be received after to-morrow. The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Coldstream Road District called for noon on Thursday (May 3) lapsed for want of a quorum—only the Chairman of the Board (Mr E. H. Dobson) and the Clerk being present. There is a rhubarb plant in a mill garden at Milton, Otago, that measures eight feet across in one direction, and about six feet the other. One of the leaves is four feet across, and the stalks are enormous, weigh* ing 31ta to 41bs. Government have under consideration the adviaableness of extending from £100 up to £200 the jurisdiction of magistrates in all the principal districts of the colony, under the powers given for the purpose in the Magis trates Aat of last session. The Cabinet has passed a vote of six thousand pounds lor a nine mile section. of railway formation, between Townsville, Rotorua, and the present terminus of the line from Auckland. Tenders will be in vited immediately. Letters from places beyond the colony addressed as under were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of February and are still unclaimed:—W. Brumm, John S. Harvey, Russell Hendrik, William George Martin, Charles Boss (two), Pat Ryan, James Pennant. Daring the past week a number of burglaries have been committed in various parts of Christchurch and suburbs. There are said to be large numbers of suspicious characters in the city, but so far no arrests have been made. The burglaries are of the most daring character, and are evidently the work of old hands. Burglars broke into the premises of Mr Robertson, baker and confectioner, Christ church, this morning, and stole about £40 from the cashbox in the safe. They threw away the cheques, and kept the notes, gold, and silver. There is a good deal of indigna tion that no arrests have yet been made in connection with the recent burglaries, and the general opinion is that the police force should be strengthened. The following nominations were reoeived of candidates for the South Rakaia Road Board: — Messrs W. M. Lyttleton, E. Richards, J. Stringfellow, and W. Strachan. A poll for the election of three members will be held at the Board's office, Rakaia* and at the Kyle booth at Sprott's corner on the Kyle road, on Monday next. Ratepayers who take an interest should take notice that the Kyle polling booth this time will not be the schoolhouse, but at the Board's gravel reserve at the five orosn roads, some three miles nearei Rakaia. The swimming prizes won by local com petitors at the annual meeting of the Ash burton Swimming Club were presented to the winners at the School of Music last evening, Mr A. Harrison, in a short address, congratulated the club on its present state—namely, that of being out of debt —which, in 1894, was exceedi iogly satisfactory, He referred to the assistance rendered by the Christchurch Clubs, and to the excellent manner in which the Club's officials had carried out their duties during the past year. He trusted the next season would be even more successful, and strongly urged the claims of the double over-arm stroke as practised in Sydney, and the advantages to be derived from dual clubs. The Mayor urged the necessity for looking after the physical and moral as well as the mental part of onr nature. Mr John Orr was then asked to make the several presentations. During the even ing musical items were contributed by Misses Mabel Bell, Kathleen Orr, Mrs Petei Williams, and Messrs Broad, Peter Williams, A. Williams and T, Upton. At the con clusion, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Bell, and to the other ladies and gentlemen who had contributed to the musical programme, and a similar oompli ment was accorded to the Lady Mayoress foi making the presentations, - and to Mi Buckley, president, for the handsonu trophy he had given to the club. There was a fair attendance at the lecture in the Primitive Methodist Church oi Wednesday evening given by the Rev E, Drake, a clergyman of Cheviot, but recently from England. The lecturer began by say. ing that though how to make money was a ' puzzle,' it was not the greatest puzzle, foi men made money both honestly and dis honestly, as witness Jabez Balfour's deeds. The greatest puzzle was—How to deal with the great social unrest of the nations oi to-day ? Right through the ages there had been social unrest, and sometimes the ruler* had tried to crush it by force, as in the case of the Roman Senate. For the unrest oi to day many remedies had been proposed These the reviewed, noting their good and bad points. Infidelity was no remedy, as if did not change or improve the moral nature, or stamp out sin. Theosophy was too mys terious, for its mysteries were only under stood by the initiated. Modern socialism had many good qualities—the remedy advo cated by John Burns, Tom Mann, and Keii Hardy—and was the best remedy he had seen outside the Gospel. The lecturer then went on to show that all remedies would fail which did not begin with the moral improvement of the individual; improve the man, and the State would be improved. Any remedy proposed must take into account -'n and its removal. After referring to the «■■ " *■* decries of the day, the lecturer many othei ... —i of J eguß Christ as declared that the Gospu. • —^ taught in the sermon on the mount »„. remedy for the world's social unrest, and when men were governed by its principles the difficulties would be solved. The Gospel went to the fountain head. It changed the heart, improved the morals, made the man sober, industrious, and respectable. The lecturer closad with an invitation to all to lift up the standard of Christ, who could save a ruined sin-stricken world. The lecturer fwas frequently applauded, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. The chair was occupied by |the Rev James Cocker, and some good pieces were given by the choir. Mb Henry Zander is annoyed at new coiners and others having copied his prices and to show the publio that he means " biz," he has still further reduced all goods to gift prices. See to-day's advertisement. (Advt,

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASH BURTON.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburbon Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs McLean, Sargent, Campbell and Tucker. THR NEW BOARD. The clerk took the chair, and stated as returning officar that the only nominations he had received for the annual elections were for the previous members, namely Messrs McLean, Har per and Sargent, and that-, he had declared them duly elected. On the motion of Mr Sargent, seconded by Mr Campbell, Mr Donald McLean was again elected Chairman and Treasurer. Mr McLean having taken the chair the business of the meeting proceeded. rawle's crossing. Mr W. Dayey wrofee^ informing the Board that while crossing the Aehburton River at Rawle's crossing, he nearly | drowned a valuable horse, and broke one of his buggy shafts. He attributed the accident to gross neglect by damming the river up at the ford with sand bags, and put in a claim for damages amounting to fifteen shillings the cost of the new shaft. The Borough Engineer, Mr C. E, Pooka, wrote stating that he had in spected the crossing, and found that a better and easier ford had been nn»da> a little higher up the stream, which obviates any difficolty, real or supposed in the old ford. He observed that the new ford is considerably used. As regarded the effects of the bags placed in the ovetflow channel just below the old ford, he was of opinion that if the river were allowed free sonrse, or encouraged to go down the channel, It would create such a scour at the lord as to render it far worse than it is at present. Mr Fooks further stated that he would again inspect the riverbed below the ford to see if the level of the water could be lowered, and that he had re quested thfi caretaker of the mill race to make some improvements in the approaches, etc. Resolved—" That the clerk forward both Messrs Davey's and Fooks' letters to the County Council, asking ihem to look into the matter, as the public are com plaining of the ford being obstructed by The olerk was also instructed to write j to Mr Da^ey that the Board does not consider it is liable for damage in the riverbed, having no control of the same. POISONED GRAIN. The Ashburton County Council wrote informing the Board that the sum of £40 is due to the district! for poisoned grain, i which will be paid on the chairman's certificate abating that that sum has been expended in grtin and the grain dis tributed. The Asbburton Drug Company wrote, forwarding price of poisoned grain, as did also Mr C, M. Brooke. CRKEK ROAD. Mr Hannaford wrote drawing the Board's attention to the bad state of Creek road particularly the part olose to the bridge. Resolved to form that portion of Creek road as soon as funds permit. ROLL ALTERATIONS Mr James Keir wrote stating that he had sold his property on Winter's road to Mr W. D Preston and asked that Ihe new name be inserted. The clerk was instructed to make the alterations subject to all rates being paid. APOLOGIES. The olerk apologised for the absence of Messrs Stitt and Harper from the meet ing. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £59 6s 4i were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs Lyttle ton (chairman), Stringfellow, Richards, Lambie, and Coster. WORK*. The Clerk reported on the various works carried out during the past month. The stone gathering contracts had been well done, excepc by J. Brown, who had only worked one day. The roads gener ally were in good order. A large number of rates were outstanding. The C/lerk was instructed to reply to the School Committee that the Board could not clear the gorae off the road adjoining the school plantation. POISONED WHEAT. The Council wrote intimating that £33 was due the Board for poisoned wheat, and would be paid on a certificate being forwarded that the amount had been expended in the purchase of poisoned grain. Mr Powell wrote asking for a continu ance of the Board's favors for poisoned wheat. Mr Brooke wrote in a similar strain. It was decided to order fifteen bushels of 2£oz poisoned grain from Mr Brooke. SUBSIDY. The Property Tax Commissioner wrote re subsidy on rate, and forms would be sent for amount of rates collected to 30th June. COUNTY COUNCIL ROIL The County Council wrote forwarding the County Council roll for inspection. PLANTATION. Mr W. Palmer wrote offering to rent a plantation in the settlement for five shillings per year, tha fences and races to be kept in order. Application granted. BOLL ALTERATION. Mr J. Strachan wrtte asking for an alteration to be made on the roll, and W. Strachan's name inserted. Granted, as the rates were paid. BATES. The Clerk was instructed to issue circalard to the effect that all rates must be paid before June 30. ACCOUNTS. Accounts for £52 0a 4d was passed for payment, and the members met on cemetery business and after transacting routine business adjourned.

The annual meeting of ratepayers was held at noon on Thursday, Mr Lyttleton, chairman of the Board, presiding. The Chairman read the balance sheets for the year ending March 3i. The accounts had not been audited, and he moved that subject to audit, the balance sheet be adopted. This was seconded by Mr Lambie and carried, A hearty vote of thanks to the members for their work was unanimously carried. The balance showed the total receipts for the twelve months to have been £1953188 3d, including a balance taken over of £1093 5s Id. The balances in bank and in hand at end of year wore £454 in 9d per Road Board acqount, and £953 5s Ud per Village Settlement account. The Chairman explained that there was nothing further to hand with regard to ' *Mrda accumulated for the settlement, Il"n va I *** * ol*9 that oould be to get but all had been H tt payment of a just due.

CABLE ITEMS.

Lord Oarrington denies that he will succeed Sir Henry Loch. Mr Wragge notifies a storm wave between Tasmania and New Zealand. Toulango and Monzilli are being tried for complicity in the Bank of Borne frauds. The borough of Napier is issuing a loan of £35,000 at s|per cent, with a minimum of 108. Mr Eeid, the Victorian delegate, has collected some valuable details of the working of the American railways. The Judge will not deliver his state mene re the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company until Friday. The Prince of Wales, speaking at the opening of the new building for the Royal College of Music, said the Queen watched with sincere interest the spread of musical education. Mr William Ferguson, solicitor, of Armidale, New South Wales, is bank rupt. His liabilities amount to £35,000. He attributes his position to inability to float the Colonial Land Company. Owing to the depressed condition of the New South Wales railway revenue the Commissioners have decided to return to the Treasury a tithe of their salaries, thus placing themselves on the same footing as their employees in regard to retrenchment. Three men, Black, Thomson, and Smith, have been convicted of defraud ing the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank at Melbourne, out of several thousand pounds by means of a false system of agreements and fictitious promissory notes, Black was sentenced to four years and the others to three years. A representative of the firm of Fitter and Sons, the London meat salesmen, is visiting New South Wales. He thinks New South Wales mutton will be able to compete successfully against the second quality of New Zealand mutton, but it remains to be seen whether it will do so against the first quality. At the meeting of the National Bank of Australasia at Melbourne the chair man said that in spite of the undeserved misfortuneofthe shareholders, £175,000 in calls, out of £187,000 due, had al ready been paid. The expenses in connection with the reconstruction of the institution amounted to £23,000, which was almost provided for. The meeting declared a dividend of five per cent on preference shares, and four per cent on ordinary capital.

A Gril's Impression of a Football Match.

A young lady sends us the following: — Ah to-lay (Wednesday) was a half-holiday, and we had nothing particular to do, one of my friends and I want for a stroll in the Domain. Suddenly we heard a noiso ?ery like thunder; but it sounded too close to us for that. We hurried to where the sound seemed to be, and to our amazement we saw a curious mixture of jerseys and lefts on the lawn. It appears a football match was being played, and this was a scrimmage. All of a sudden something rolled out on the grass. Up to this we had taken it for a head belonging co one of the jerseys. It was the foocball itself, the centre of attraction. One of the boys or men (C don't know which, they all looked so small) grabbed ifc and ran for his life, but he had not gone far when he was "rushed," anc 1 we really thought he'd be torn to pieces. Pro sently somebody near ua snook a .little flag in the air, and as they all fell into ranks wa saw our friend of the scrimmage was *' all there." We tried to dia inguish the players from one another, but it was as bad as trying to comfc chickens, they were in so many places at one time. My friend remarked that they were like a number of kittens at play; they were rolling over one another without seetnmg to feel it. Our heads ached with trying to understand what they were doing, but we oould not make head or tail of it. Once one of the players fell down flat on the ball. We thought it an accident, but by the way the spectators cheered it must have been a potted gaol—he potted the ball anyhow. They couoiuued their aim less rushing about for some time, when a shrill whistle came from—wo did not know where—but the boys did, for they stopped playing, and we wondered what had happened. But it could not have been anything serious, for they went on with the same Chinese puzzle again. Several of them put their heads together as near the ground as possible, and the ball came most mysteriously into the middle of them, and the rest of the players werb peeping between the others—to see if their heads were near enough to che ball, we supposed. When we next saw the ball it was near a tall post, with a man sitting down watching it, and two or three others at equal distances watching him. One of the players rushel up, looking just as if he could not help himself, and he kicked It (the ball) over the post. We conoluded this must have been the end of the game, as all the players made a dart into a shed through an opening in the wall, and as all the people were leaving the grounds we followed suit, being very much amused and mystified by what we overheard called a " Well-played football match,"

NEW AUSTRALIA.

Sydney, May 3. The "N«w Australia" authorities hero ridicule the report from the Argen tine that Lane has been deposed from the leadership of the settlement. They explain that some three weeks ago Lane cabled asking whether he should declare a new constitution, and the trustees here answered in the affirmative, consequently Lane resigned after the declaration, and the colony is now being governed by a provisional committee untill the elections of uew officers.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, May 3. The Bili introduced by Mr E. Spencer, providing for a portfolio of Labor, was thrown out. Mr Asquith said the Home Office was perfectly competent to deal with labor matters. Lord Rosebery, addressing a great meeting at Manchester, said he was not sanguine that the Government programme would be passed, owing to obstruction in the House of Commons, He described the attitude of the Labor patty as political Anarchism, calculated to sfcrepgtfyen th.c fories and delay Home Kule. Mr Howard Vincent's Marias of Origin Bill was rejected on the second reading by a majority of 26. Mr Mundella opposed it on behalf of the Government. Sir C. Dilke, speaking on the to create a Minister of Labor, said Mjui§tar? wsFe &lrcaty too numerous,

LABOR.

Washinston, May 3. Coxey, Brown, and Jones, leaders of the unemployed agitation, were ar rested and admitted to bail on a charge of violating the Statutes relating to the Capitol. A mob of six thousand, chiefly Italians and Poles, renewed the dis order at Cleveland. The police re peatedly charged, and finally dis persed the rioters, many of whom were arrested. London, May 3. The dock laborers are resuming agi tation, and serious trouble threatens.

SAMOA.

London, May 3, Sir George Grey expresses a hope that America will assist Britain in keeping the South Seas free from 1 European militarism.

THE MARKETS.

London, May 2. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 82,100,000 bushels. I The Perthshire's meat and butter arrived in excellent condition. At the wool sales there is fair compe tition at opening rates. "Oamaroon" brand. New Zealand, is bringing B§d, and •• Okalo," New Zealand, 9|d. The Fifeehire's butter and cheese arrived in good condition.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, M»y 2. The police were hoaxed in connection with the find of a supposed dynamite bomb at the entrance to the Guildhall Library The missile on closer exami nation proved to be perfectly harm less. I London, May 3. | The trial of the Anarchists has begun. . •

81-METALLISM.

London, May 3. Mr Henry Hucks CHbbs, a well known merchant and financier, pre sided at the bi-metaliic meeting to* day. Mr S. Smith, M.P. For Flint shire, said the straits arising from adherence to a gold standard were silently transferring the property of the British people to money-lenders. The Eight Hon A. J. Balfour con tended that the consensus of scientific opinion was in favor of by-metallism. It was largely increasing in public estimation, and financial opinion was also in favor of it. He admitted a change in the monetary system would |be risky, but Great Britain was en ; titled to make an attempt to improve the present state of affairs. (Cheers). It would be impossible, however, unless jthe City supported the Government which proposed it. He believed Mr Ltdderdale was in favor of the remonetisation of silver. It would be foolish to treat this as a domestic | question and persist in selfish isolation in view of the attitude of America and other countries. Senators Sherman and Voorhees cabled from America supporting a Bi metallic Conference.

THE EXPRESS TRAIN

TO THE KDITOK. Sir, —Will you kindly publish the enclosed for general information and oblige,—Yours truly. Edward G. Weight. Windermere, May 3, 1894.

Windermere, March 19,1394. Dear Sirs, —When the old time-table, was in force between Chaistchurch and Dunedin in 1888, fehe express left Christ church at 8 10 and arrived at Dunedin at 7-45. By this fast train the country dis tricts between Ashburton and Orari were well served, but since the present express service was initiated the convenience of the country settlers in many places has been lost sight of altogether and sacrificed to the one idea of running a train from Christchurch to Dunedin in ten hours. With a view to lessening the very great inconvenience at present felt by many on account of the express running from Ash* burton to Orari without stopping, several petitions (one on the sth December, 1892) have been sent to the Railway Commis sioners during the last three years, pray ing that the express may be allowed to stop at the Hinds, but so far without success. I now urge once mure all that has been set forth by the petitioners, and earnestly hope that you may see your way to grant this small act of justice to the settlers in the Rangifcata district—l have, etc., Edward G. Wright. The Railway Commissioners, Wellington.

New Zealand Government Railways, Head Office, Wellington, May 1, 1894. Sir,—-With reference fco your letter of March 19, receipt of which I had the honor to acknowledge on the 27th idem, in regard to the express train from Christ church to Dnnedin stopping at Hinds, I am directed by the Railway Commis sioners t» inform you that instructions have been given that on and after the 7th Instant the train In question Is to stop at Hinds station, when required, to pick up and set down passengers. —I have, etc., K. G. Pilcher, Secretary. B. G. Weight, Esq., Windermere.

COURSING.

jfOßßuav, May 3. In the second round ot the Ohallenge Stakes the following ara *lttnera:— Lancashire Lad, Lucia, Brilliant Boy, Philosopher, Cardigan, Belfry, Dehoy Shamrock, Black Hawk, Sweetmeet, Denyer,,,,, Charlie, Ledgerkeeper, Pine Hufet, Marco, Veageanee, Douglas, Re deemer, Royal May, Maltstress, Maori Boy, Carnage, Young Kinsr, Prefix, j Nitrate King, Stormy Petrel, Clements Tonic. Fuguist, Fdar, Verdi Unforban ate. In the third round the winere are — Lancashire Lad Brilliant Boy, Balfry, Black Hawk, Shamrock, Ledgerkeeper, Pine Hut, Douglas, Malstress Carnage, Prefix, Clements Tonic, The Fraiar, Verdi. The meeting was continued in good weather and some good coursing was seen. A. number of good performers were beaten, including Stormy Petrel, the favourite on the night of the draw. With Sydenham also out the stake has now assumed an open appearance. The fifteen still left in include the three Victorian dogs, Redeemer, Clementa Tonic, and Verdi.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

MR PRBSS ASSOCIATION.

(Received May 4, 10 5 a.m.) RESIGNATION. «• -r * « London, May 3. Sir J. C. Bray resigns the Agent- Generalship of South Australia im mediately, and returns te Adelaide.

THE LOAN AND MERCANTILE.

Messrs C. J. Hogan and Alfred Garrick have been asked to join the board of directors of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, but have not yet decided. Justice Wil liams' judgment concerning the Com pany has * been postponed, and will probably be delivered on Monday.

THE PANAMA CANAL AFFAIR.

Pabis, Maj3 The Tribunals have ordered Obernd to offer the bankers to return the sum of four million francs which he received for issuing the Panama Oanal bonds. The prosecution of Dr Hens in connec tion with the Panama Canal frauds has been abandoned, he having paid the liquidators the sum of a million and a half francs. Tbe executors in the estate of M. Reinach have paid a like amount.

AUSTRALIAN.

DB WITT TALMAGE.

(Received May 4,11.15 a.m.)

Sydnjsy, May 4. Dr Talmage leaves San Francisco for Australia by the Alameda about the end of the month.

Outrage by Blacks.

(Received May 4,11.15 a.m.) Bmsbane, May 4. Blacks on the Batavia River sacked a miners' cajap and speared a well known prospector natued Baird to death, and dangerously wounded two others. They also took the rifles and ammunition belonging to the men. A police force has been despatched to the scene of the outrage.

Dynamite Outrage.

(Received May 4,11.16 a.m.) Pbrth, May 4. A dynamite outrage was perpetrated in the York Roman Catholic presby tery, the building being reduced to ruins by the explosion. The charges were placed in the vicinity of Father Gibney's bedroom, but the rev, gentle man, although bruised, escaped serious injury. . , : ,

GOLD.

Adelaide, May 4. An exodus has apparently set in from ] Coolgardie. Over three hundred re* turned miners reached here during the past week. Psrth, May 4. The water supply on the Southern Gross field is exhausted, and the situation is critical. j (Received May 4,11 30 a.m.) Sydney, Af»y4, A letter from Coolgardie, by a member of Parliament, contains a strong warning against people rush|ng to the field, and says that to those without means the journey will end in starvation. The writer regards the way in which the field has been boomed as nothing short of conspiracy, and be* lieves it will prove the most disastrous rush that ever occurred in Australia. While the patches of stone from Bayley's Reward Claim warrant that mine being considered a good one, the scone throughout the country is for the most part of a worthless character. He blames the Western Australian Press and "wild cat" boomers for much of the trouble that must ensue.

The Reyal Commission of enquiry re Colonel Fox's letter opened to-day. The proceedings ace private. Colonel Fox was examined first. At the Wellington Magistrate's Court, Sullen, of Manaia, Olden, of Patea, the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion, and the Egmont Farmers' Association pleaded guilty to exporting butter not marked in accordance with the Dairy Industry Act, 1892. Mr Martin, S.M., imposed a minimum penalty of L 5 with oosts, and remarked that if the oircum stances warranted a remission of the fine, and application were made, he would ask Government to reduce the amount. At the request of Tawhaio, Mr Graham, J.P., of Hamilton, writes to the Premier, asking him to arrange a meeting with Tawhaio in Waikato in May. Mr Graham believes it ii the sinoere wish of the Native Chiefs for Mr Seddon to meet Tawhaio* He thinks if a grant of land were given to the Maori King, he and his people would settle down on it, and his influence during the remaining years of his life would be used for the good of th« Maoris in the northern portion of New Zealand. Mr Graham is confident that all the white settlers would [support the Government in this, and.so end the Native difficulty. The Premier has, replied, stating that he will be happy to meet Tawhaio in Wellington during the session.

THE ASMBOKTUJST OUAB3JIAIH i ffBIDAY, MAt 4, 1804.



Business Notices. Groceries at City Prices. FLHITCHIfiK BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, GOLEM AN S BUDDINGS, TX7ILL OPEN on or about WEDNESDAY, MA¥ 2, with an entirety New Stock of GROCERIES, BKUSHWARE, HARDWARE, Etc., bought by out Mk A. fl. Fletchsr, for Cash and ia Large Lines, and as we have our principal shop in Chriatohoroh, it enables him to get all the nibbles which we intend to give to the public of Ashburton and District. The Prices below ahow that the FINEST QUALITY at LOWEST PRICE ia our Leading Feature. Fine Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb., New Sultanas s£d per lb., Fine Sago U per lb., New JRaisins s|d per lb«, Fine Tapioca 2d per lb., Baking Powder, the best in the Japan Rice 2sd per lb., world 10£ d, Split Peaa 2 per lb, Cmm of Tartar li 3d, Pearl Barley 2£d per lb, Plaid Vestas 4|d per dozen Finest Coffee, ground on the premises 31b of any brand 2a tea for 5s 6d, laMperlb. 150 Degree Teat Water White Kero- New Currants, washed by patent acne Bs 6d machinery, 4d per lb., 12s 9d per case. 6t7 Special Prices for this Month AT G. J. Neill and 00/s THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR DKAHERY, CCOXJHIHO, A.NO BOOTH. Long Lace Curtains la 9d pair Double Width Dress Goods 9*d retonae 3§d , Goods 3a lid doz ou ble-bed White Twill Sheeting 9|d J^rge Turkish Towels Bid Grey Calico 2s 3d doss. Womenibbed Hose 6d pair Cotton Shirting, very strong 3Jd Double-bed Quilte 3 8 lid each Strong Ticking sjd Heav ForfarSJd CLOTHING, rJJL,OXHIN«. Bova' Tweed Suits 3s lid Men's Shirts at any pricel Men's Tweed Troupes 10s 64 now 6? lid Men's Merino Socks only 6d pa* Men's Colonial Tweed Suits only 19s 6d Men's Ties at half price. <_,._, Men s New Zealand Tireed Suite 39s 6d Men's Ooiomal-knt^Woollen Socksjonl now 29s 6d 9§d pair BOOTS. — BOOT* In Boots we defy competition, all our Boots are nnd© specially to our order. We guarantee every pair to give satisfaction. Woman's Elastic-side Boats 8* 6J, now Men's Balmoral Boots 10a 6d, now 7s lid ftj , Hd Men's Bluchers 03 Women 8 Kid Shoes 7« lid, now 5a lid Men's Nailed Shooters 10a 6d, now s lid Women's Leather Shoes 7* 61, now 5s lid Wsmen's Carpet Slippers Is 6d Ohildron'a Patent Leather Shoes and Slippers in Badless Variety at G. J. NEILL A.ND GO'S, FRIEDLANDEB'S CORNER TERMS CASH v TUB BUST HOUSB;IS / X\ TOWN / \ \ // / \ %x / * / i \ °°- / / > 'a V / X $X " /VA N\ /* / \\\ / J / \ % \ C> / LINOLEUMS, \ J / FLOOR CLOTHS, \ / OTC, ETC \_ -uimr.iir.thiiiM""'"- * " ._._.. ■■ ** *"**""* > * 4 « « TO LET.—Dwelling Centrally Situated NIW nrBALAKDI in Burnett Street. Rental required *-* 7a per week. rioi'blAfr Factory _____ t. bullock. SPECIAL AN3SOUNOEMENT. , jjEAttfl TKA. "Delightful J n "Wholesome," Refreshing." All WE WISH to dr*w your attention to j Grocers. Wholesale the Specially LOW PRICES of _ — —* our High-claw Goods. [ TINWaLD. Men's All Wool T\7eesl Suits, our own C^OR SALE—Threa Sectiocs, wel make, 28$ 9d situated, Corner of Jane and Men's All Wool Tweed TrouserS,- CUe°*" McMurdo streets, numbered 50, 51 and make, 9^ 6d jS& Easy terms of payment. Men's All Wool Tweed Overccntp, our j BULLOCK own make, 293 6d j .^ Boots. Boots. Boots, 8. alek ' TRY US FOR A PAIR. WATCHMAKER and JEWELI,^ THE LEADING HOUSE FOR FQR PiIETTY md Vm<iVE GENTLEMEN'S MBKCEEY. wedding presents, We keep all the leading lines. New BfRTHDAY PRESENTS. Shapes in Hard Hats. The latest in Soft •nd Frame Hats. Boy*' Caps from 61 and PRESENTATIONS, fachf —— DOfrT PASS THIS BY. |NbPECTION is invited of the Mend Trovers to me*su-e from Us 63 • FINEST AND LARGEST STOCK ia the Colonial Tweed. District, at the WATBBPBOOI'O0O»a JEWELLERy estabu3H me OT Men's, Youths', and Ladies typ? The number we h*ve s ,>ld this season is m guarantee that we keep the genuine n QAI Flf The "BS.9MARK" Sewing Machine is „„-»,. «, m r~" . „ ,  0 niy to he had at the New Z/aland Cloth- SPEOTACLE^suit all sights, ins Factory. The Cheapest arid Best _ "*"*"„ , SKohfae i' the World. *On time p,y- Sißhb Teßtl^ Specialty. »imtg--23 61perweek. WATCH AND CLOCK repairs at nALLJjSx B HEMDRY. LOWEST Ghristeharoh pricea. Manager. S 4 T jg FA OTIO|TSu tfUNTEBD,



Wanted. I WANTED Known— Stephens Bros. ask that all their Accounts be paid at the shop to Mr R. J. Shearman. All accounts not paid by the 10 Ji will be placed in the hands of a collector.—H. H. Stephens for Stephens Bros. 5*25 DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d per packet »J ALE at Melfori House still on until 0 further notice.—H, 0. Seqers. DOLLAR CIGARETTES-Fiucst Ameri an Tobacco.— Henry Zauder, Wholesale Agent WHAT is most essential to a tea drinker's happiness 1 Why, Health Tea, and don't yon forget it, Benky Zander, Wholesale Agen* ilj AN ED Known. — Ladies are * ™ invited to inspect the Novelties in oar Dress Department and Show Koom without being pressed to buy.—Mitchell AND TURNER. WANTED Known—Special line oi Gents' Regatta Shirts, all siies, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known — Men's strong Tweed Suits from 16s 6d; shirts from 2s 6d,—Arcade House. 4 24 4TTATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran ™" teed) at wholesale cost fox one month only. Now's your time.—Lums sen's. 3 21$ INTENSION of Sale at Melforc •" House. We are still selling nearlj all our Goodf), with New Stock added, ai reduced prices.—H. 0. Segers. mHEBE is only one quality of Health X Tea and that is the best. Ask youi grocer for It, and see that you get it.— Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent I\TO more indigestion ; no more nervous ness from indulging in too much ea d ringing, for those who drink *• Health Tea." One trial will convince you.— Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. /Crushed: oats, 5s per sack, ai \J kinds of Farm and Mill Produce oheap for cash.—J. Thomas, Havelock street. WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H, Zander, Sole Agent. 11 1 TOTANTED Known. — Men's Tweed * " Suita 15s 6d, Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, Mens' Strong Flannellette Shirts 2s 6d, Mens' and Boys' Boots and Shoes greatly reduced.—Arcade House. 465 MBS ALCORN has on sale for he Holidays a varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods, and Christmas Presents—Saundera Buildings. tTTANTED Known. — Embroideries VV from Id a yard, Ooraets 3s lid,, Ladies' Ulsters from4a lid, Ladies' Gloves four pair for la, Kid Gloves four buttons Is 6d.— Arcade House. ' 63 IF you want first-class fruit go to Adams for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. 8" ALE now on—White Calico 2s lid pet dozen, Towels 2* 6d per dozen, Lace, Curtains, from Is lid per pair, at Arcade House. 4 27 BOYS' three garment long trousei Suits for 10i. Men's Colonial male nailed Shooter Boots at 7s 6d pen pair ab JR. Alcorn's sale, Ashburton Clothing M*rt, Saunders' Buildings. 1116 WANTED Known—Tomatoes, good ripe Grapes, Plums, Apples, etc., at Marsdbn a Fruit Shop, belo* Mitch all and Turner's^ 2_lOß ■yiSlTthe Sale. Trimmed Millinerj * going at any price Ladies' Under clothing reduced to 20 per cent, below cost.—Arcade House. 4 64 WANTED Known—The Corner Is showing a magnificent New Stocl of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known. — For Millinery, Mantles, Jackets. Ult tens, anc Macintoshes, Ladies' and Children* Underclothing, try Mitchell & Turner. bpRED. S. JK&FftIES, Manufactur ' ing Confectioner, has openad i Shop in East street, next •' The Corner,' for sale of all kinds of superior Con fectionery. Noihiag inferior sold. Nc cheap cigarettes. 3§lk WANTED Known.—ln consequent of the scarcity of money, we hav< extended our Sale till further notice. - H. C. Segers, Melford House. OTANTED Known—All goods in Sho\ * * Room to be slaughtered at an; price.—Arcade Bouse. 4 2i WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eyi Protectors, Goggles, Folders, am everything in the optical me at H Salek's, Optician, WANTED Known—The whole of th stock to be sacrificed by order o the Purchaser, Arcade House. 4 2i WANTED Known.—Cheviots, Hop sacks, Diagonals, Fast Dye Serges Tweeds %nd Fancy Dresses, &c, wit! Trimmings to match at Mitchell ani Turner's. ' WANTED Known -L W Pants 3i lid, Flannel Shirts 3s 9d, Worstec Socks 8d per pair.—Arcade House 42i OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorti arrive evening per express at Deej Sea Fishing Co 'a Shop, Burnett strea 1 Ashburton. • 2 65 1" JIEN~~ Crates—New goods from th< manufacturers in R. Alcorn 1! sale. Tea sets for Bix persons, 9a 6d 40 piece Tea Sets frcm 15s; Bedroom Sets from Bg. Large coloured bane and gilt, very handsome, 19a 6d. ( CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens 1 J Own make in Ladies' and Children* Underclothing, Aprons, and Pinafores. ---"**«» AftQOBN, Saanders' Buildings. IVix. _— — ■ .., ' "wn—»To make roon X\J ANTED Kno - T W \H give ten v ' for Spring Boots •»> once per cent for cash. Repairs dene v cheaper than evei to stay bad times over at J. Moisoh's, Premier Bootmaker. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns i My new stock _," of Guns jast to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from ab J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository. BANG ! Bang i Bang [ My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluu Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hartley's, Gun Emporium. Hp ASTER Cards, and Booklets, Fire V Screens, Pictures. Glass Ornaments, Christmas Cards, Oricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums, and Frames, and hundreds of other articles are to be sold at a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only at L. F. Anj)rew.B3 & Co, Stationers' Hall,



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Bilious affections, with all their concom itant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should fee checked at once, or serious consequence may t ensue. When any one finds his ideas less i clear than usual, bis eyesight dimmed, and I his head dizzy, accompanied by a disinclin ation for all exertion, physical oe mental, he may be quite sure that he is ia imiM«df,%te need of some alterative medicine. Let him at once send for a box of Holleway's Pills, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful ieeling If the bowels be irrlttbte Holloway's Ointment should diligeatl? rubbed over the stomach and Jiyjr, ffftf pight aa<* meroing. ~ ,



CI<ABr?ES WoJWMTAIMa BLOOB MIXTOEE ia a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, aad it will frae the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising^ For scrofula, sourvy, eczema, bad legs, sores aad pimples of all kinds ite effects are marvellous, ThQiwnds o| twiti moßials. Sold everywhere at 2s W per bqttle, Seware of worthlew inutatiotw and eubatitutee, (1)



|4?TDSE4 »*ai ■■calyptl KxtrtMW There are tmttatiom of Booa!ypti« Bxtraoiln tfia market now, iiroducts of sfraple distillation forming rude resinoo* oils. In order that these erode oils may not be takeni Our Puns Volatile KctoaiiTPti Extract, iMth'li leowmfaed by the »adioal division of ih« Pmasian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March LISTS we BUU : - ■ U proved by tests by 'the Medical Clinic* of the Universities at Bonn and Grief swain, Prussia, and reported by Or Schulz, Professor ot Parnuoology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of Vm Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are Batorated with oxygev aad freed of aoids, reeinou and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will derelope the sanative qualities proper to the plant aocordmg to these authorities, and according to Pro f asor or Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer. clntire, Wood, Hazard, etc, of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the prfr one which possesses the proper therapsutic value. Sander & Son's JSucaltft All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h nve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti ExtmoU which may have received distinction at Exhibitions M commercial articles are used for meohanical Bar poses are only discernible :— 1 By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which oar product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thinXand mabtte appearance, being recuced in specfic dewsitj through Urn presence of acids By theic taste, the result of th ooatractia ß ten dency of re3ins and tatnatee. If these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in casesoe croup, bronchitis^ diph theria, internal infanunatiorus, dysentery, wounds, the consonuences are appalling For safety always ask for SANDER AND BON\3 ECCAMrm EXTRACT and E «t hhl^T el-" tM *ted *?* raa*bte IWP«««on—Sand; hurst, Victoria, Ansttaua. SANDER AND SON'S f*\ O0» afternoon, Mrs Smitiv Hot VT feeling well? Hare * cap of Health Tea f Nothing ao iarigonfttne and strengthening! l&y woid. Mm Brown, this i^almply lovely Wbol<j »le vxi wtatl »t 3i>pw'^