SUPPLEMENT TO THE ASHBURTON MAIL.

SAftJRDAY, i_J»__B_ IS. 1894.

The Royal Visit Scheme.

The following is a copy of tha circular note issued by Mr Patterson on 'hissubject: ~- Premier's office, Melbourne, December ' 1 J" Dear Sit>—Would it not have a good effect oa tne whole of Australasia just now to get our future king and queen, the JJuke _of York and his young wife, to pay m d, visit, say dining next year ? I think t would be beneficial in every point of view. Anything that strengthens the coril between us and the Old Cjuntry strengthens our position and importance. The visit would prolnbly bo extremely interesting to " Young Australia," with whom it would assist; the growth of patriotic and loyal feeling, and tend to popularise out- connec tion with that old land fom which we sprang. At this juncture, too, an event like this would do much good in raising the spirits of these communities after the late depression, which we have all felt so much. The Priace has been here before, when he came in his boyhood as a young sailor in the Bacchante, and this may be expected to whet his interest in revisiting the same scenes with his wife, now that hs is heir preaamtive to the throne. I would propose that we should each send a cordially worded telegram through the Governor simultaneously, instructing the Agents- General, and following up with a memoran dum, which the Governor can forward by mail. Kindly let me have yoUr answar •s early as conyenient, as the Prince's programme is probably filled for some time ahead."

The Sensational Voyage.

Th* voyage of the British barque Trafalgar from Batavia to Melbourne in charge of the third officer, a youth of 18 feara of age la described by fche corres pondent of the Ohristchurch "Press " as a sufficiently sensational and thrilling passage to be taken from one of Clark Russell's romances. The Trafalgar went from New York with a cargo of kerosene to Batavia, Orders were issued that the crew were not to go onshore, for fear that they should be stricken down with the Java fever. Despite these pre cautions, Capt. Edgar was the first to succumb to the fever. His condition hourly becoming worse, the chief officer, Mr Richard Roberts, rowed to the Dutch guardship for medical assistance, but when he returnel three hours later Captain Edgar was dead. His remains were interred in the Batavia Cemetery on thb following day, the steward and six of the crew taking part in the obsequies, with, v as it subsequently transpired, terribly deadly results. Most of the men soon after complained of being seriously ill, and as there was Htttle hope of their complete recovery while inhaling the miasmatic vapours rising from the marshes in the vicini y of the city, it was deter mined' that a start should be made for Australia. The command of the Trafalgar had now reverted to Mr Kichard Roberts, the chief officer. The jsnrney was ac cordingly commenced under most dis ooucaging circumstances on October 29, the crew on the articles numbering 23, all told. They were not well clear of the island before a seaman was seized with the fever and died, and next Captain Roberts took it in spife oi all that could be done, lost his reason, and succumbed ta the disease. He was a comparatively young man, and had only been married just before leaving Cardiff. Mr Norwood, the first officer, was by this time ill, and though at one time he seemed likely to Improve, he again weakened, and at last his reason gave way, and he died on Nov ember 21. The whole responsibility of working the ship was now thrown upon Mr Wm. Shotton, who had only quite recently completed his indentaied ie,rm of service, and had been promoted to the position of third officer, mainly because of his practioal and theoretical knowledge of navigation. Hugh Kennedy, the sail maker, was now the only person, irres pective of Mr Shotton, who Had the re« niotest idea of the duties of a super numerary officer or had sufficient con fidence to undertake the guidance of a barque, while Mr Shotton snatched a few hours' rest from his long and weary duties. William Kavanagh, one of the seamen, was transferred to the poop deck merely for the purpose of taking watch occasionally. His knowledge of naviga tion was of the most rudimentary charac ter, and the task of sailing the ship to Melbourne seemed hopeless, but Mr Shotton never lost heart. In the Indian Ocean the cook took ill and died, being the sixth victim of the passage. As they neared the land Mr Shotton hoped to sight seme vessel, but none were seen, so he decided to make land and ascertain his position. Port Fairy was the first land j sighted, but a day or two afterwards a strong westerly gale rose. There was only one way, in Mr Shotton'g opinion, to weather the storm, and that was to run before it. Nearly all the hands weie ordered on deck, sail was gradually short ened as the gale rose, and the ship scudded before the storm for several hours under fh« two lower topsails and the fore sail. Before sail could be shortened the topsail and the main lower-topsail were blown clean oat of the boltropes. As soon as the wind moderated and the sea fell, the ship stood in towards the Ylc fcorian coast. This was sately made, and the Trafalgar was safely piloted up the bay. Shotton is astonished that his pluck ihould have been extolled in the pipers, and bears himself very modestly. There 8 a general feeling, however, that he showed all the high qualities of a true sailor hero, and the Minister of Cnstoms has so high an opinion of the lad a exploit that he has presented him with a gold rrateh and chain.

Printed and published by the Aahburfcon PubhshmgOoropaiiy, at their regi.tered SAIURDAY, January 13, 1893,



EATING'S POWDEft destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moth Beetles and all other insect*, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article vow purchase la KEATING'S, m imitations are »oxigufl and ineffectual yioe, fie, 1* sa4 to n wc^, ac;a by «i Jrtwtetf»7&



GREAT CASH SALE. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALOORJS. OV^ n !!?° 0 Z°r h °f 9 lotlli »g: Papery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mrvu ,7 ?f yaU rocer 'c9 ' wluc!l mu^ ba sold. The clothing is all Colonial marie and hoy ' 1?^ °W" °rde/ °atonial tweeds- Thei>e is a §r«at variety of men* ikL '7 SanV() 1 Uthsffh, lt9 reSatfca and °^td shirts. Linoleums, Lr ft, gt'TdeillCOeß) all imported direct from the manofacturers ; all to be suld at prices which must command a sale. r^r,T Or5 raen-of«^ nongery and H<dloware, Glassware, and Crockery. s^T s for CASH 'and a Large stock feo seiect Men>s edf 2T?^^;K^S^^ Hafcs '3a61t06s'Hats for ls The WHOLE STOOK will be sold at very Low prices for CASH. .ROBHiKr ALCOEN, 12 75 SATODERS BUILDINGS. WALL PAPERS. J 3,000 Pieces. J UK™SiU° BAMI ' CHBAP PAPIBHA»«»«S of the bM A SPLENDID SELECTION. 04LL AND SEE PATTERNS -- 552S£." dPAHIBHAlraBB8=ito-» P»rt o'the town or ooaotr JOHN WILSON, PAINTEB AND PAPBEHANGEE, 2t38 OORNBR 0V ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON.



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Grand Show of New Goods EX OTORAMA-. ANDREW OER SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION NEW GOODS, Millinery, Dresses, Sunshades, Corsets, Umbrellas, Collars, Laces, Ties, etc. New Prints, Ginghams, Flannettes, dloves, in all the new makes. NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, SHE LARGEST STOCK OP LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN I BOOTS & SHOES In Ashburton to Select from. AGENT FOE THE OELeSaTJBD STANDARD BOOTS Every pair guaranteed. Just opened a few dozen of the STANLEY SHOES. 72 dozen Gentlemen's ties, all shades Is each.



% H. COLLMS & CO. FARMERS BEWARE! BIS WARE! OF PURCHASING! INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy y™r machinery and waste your time. V^uSSSgtti^f^g*-* "»' -« k-P 4. working W. H. Collins and (Co., f Roya* Insurance Company, agents fob Jgsaaw^H^ HnarToNEs ——— C/c/es, fye/ es| C /c / eS( Q.EARED Ordinary Reduced to £20 Raleigh Bicycles 5 per cent off list prices New Howe Bicycles 5 per cent off lis^pricea Humber Bicycles 5 pet cent off list pricef How w the time to buy. P Send for Catalogues and forward orders at Once. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLsT^xc7pional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS, BOJOKS! BOOKSI! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the placl. UDerally Uealfc Vlfch CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CABDS. vorine, Gelatine, %nd Fringed Cards, hand-oainM nn « . designs. n^&^jJSj^^tfSStr* °hMt" 8. W. Alcom's CLEARING OUT BAL» Further HeUiKtlona, Howry »nd Gloves farth.r reduced SKSes fnd D™mT All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. 8. W. ALCOEJST EAST STREET^



LAN3DELLS AND PKESTON, Buknett Street, nexfe Ashbarton Club, ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, TI/TANUFAOTURERSof the Ashburton JLtJL Express, and Agents for th<3 lead ing firms in England. The famous premier Helical tube) path racers in Stock. Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, and Engines of every description J REPAIRED. Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En raving done. W BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER. WILLB STREET, NEAR, ODD. FELLOWS' HALL. A LL descriptions of Paatry, Con- XA. fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc., of the best quality supplied on short notice. . Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for in reasonable terms. 12*136 WE are selling, as we~have~been for i>. c^ htffn months past, sev« feet Birch Hurdles at 2s ad ; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at 6s 6d eacn. 10 135 TUCKER & BEAN, West gtmfc,



I ]^£ 0NEY TO LEND on approved | securities, in sums to suit borrowera, aft LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. 0. ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashbnrton A CARD. MR H. C. ORBELL SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON Office,': Montgomery's Buildings, Urner East and Burnett Streets. Late R. Alcorn s,) Q.ROCER AND TEA DEALER. (The Green Frosted Windows opposite Mitchell and Turner's). CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TINWARE HARDWARE. BRUSHWARE, Etc, Etc. n * JT h rre«K ng supplied. CASH CUSTOMERS wififmd I ara selling best goods, cheaper than any Houae in Town. * Orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. ». macpleeson, Tancred Street.