SAMOA.

Berlin, May 20. i The " National Zeitung " discussing j the Samoan question, says that the i various Australasian Colonies are act ing as if their claims to the group were paramount.

BRAZIL.

London, May 20. The British Legation in Brazil is protecting Portuguese subjects.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, May 21. The Anarchist Henri, who threw a bomb in the Cafe* Lazaire, was exe cuted to-day, shouting "Long live Ruarchy," (Received May 21, 11 a.m. Madrid, May 21 l The five Anarchists, companions of Pallas (the Anarchist who was executed in October for throwing two petards into the midst of a group of staff officers at a military review at Barce lona in September, resulting in severe injuries to Marshal Oampos and General Oastellor) have been shot.

Death of Edmund Yates,

Jjokdon, May 21. Mr Edmund Yates, proprietor of 11 The World, has died of apoplexy. '

LABOR.

Nsiw York, May 21. The New York mine owners are trying to employ Italians, but men decline offer, through fear of violence. London, May 21. j The cab owners declare that they will starve the strikers into submission. Sufficient cabs are still plyiog to meet the demand. The " Spectator" says that a letter received from a Sydney workman states that strikes have caused ninety nine per cent of the present misery in Australia,. Four hundred cab owners have yielded to the demands of the men. Bbkmn, May 20. At the Miners' Congress the French and Belgian delegates proposed that an International Committee should be formed to limit the production of coal. The British delegates laughed at the idea, pointing out that until mines were nationalised such a com mittee would be useless. Ultimately the proposal was withdrawn and a reso lution passed in favor of influencing nations to use legitimate means to pre vent overproduction. Beisbanr, May 21. The shearers' conference has closed. It is understood that a letter has been sent to the Pastoralists' Union of Queensland stating that if the con ference promised some time ago is not held by July 1 the Union will have to take the responsibility for the serious results which may follow. The shearers profess their willingness to submit to either conference, arbitration or con ciliation. Berlin, May 21. Disputes at the Labor Congress are frequent, being the outcome of the resistance of the British delegates to the policy of the social Democrats.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

Losdon, May 20. j It is reported that Government is j discussing the advisableness of spend- j ing ten millions upon the strengthen-1 ing of naval ports, especially Ports mouth. The Liberal members of the House of Commons belonging to North Wales have seceded from their allegiance to the Government and declared their independence, in consequence of the Ministry failing to push on the Dis establishment Bill this session. Mr Gladstone has written a letter blaming the discord in the Irish Party as the chief obstacle to the success of their cause. He considers that the Parnellites are the most to blanje. Sir Q. Baden Powell, immediately the House of Commons reassembles, intends to endeavor to defeat Sir W. | Harcourt's proposal to levy succession duties on properties outside Great! Britain. He denounces it a^ illegal and impossible, and claims that its tendency will be to create hurtful friction in the financial relations of the Mother Country and the colonies,

CABLE ITEMS

M, Bardou has been appointed French Minister for Colonial Defence. Mqnsignor Feraata is to be created a cardinal. The arrests of Nihilists at St Peters burg, Moscow, an^ elsewhere^ qonttaifc Austria aud Rusiia h&v« completed details in connection with the com mercial treaties, ' The Turkish flovernxaent is sending 2§QQ' men *nd If guns to' fmpjpsg a rising among the Albanians. the' {i Vossische Zeitung " says that it is believed that the Lower House of Bavaria will acquiesce in the deposi tion of King Otto. Russians hay© founded a. afceams&ip <56j»f»any to* trade "between America anel yiadivostock, connecting with the Siberian railway. The "Paily Chronicle" says that the Pope Is deeply grieyed at the atti tude of the French Government in re calling Papal' Nuncios. A section ol the French Press is lirgingthe formation of a league to neutralise Alsace and Lorraine in the interests of peace. ' e'eneralJ'Qubert has gone to Trout spansberg in the north-east of Trans vaal, owing to the chief Walsbach assuming a threatening attitude and fortifying himself in the mountains. A New York doctor, Henry Meyer, hai'been'fmind'guilty df murder in the second degree, lie induced his wife to biganiously marry a man named Prandt; and thea poisoned the latter in order tp obtain the insurarice mo»ey. ' file unaprgradu.atfis of Oxford di versity, including a number of peers, are protesting against the rustication of the Christ Church College students. The parents of the latter are indignant at the severity of the sentence, and tb,reates P prosecute the tiniyersitv authoriuef. '

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

! The fortnightly meeting cf the Ash j burbon . Borough Council was held on i Monday evening. Present—His Wor ship the Mayor (in the chair), and Councillors David Thomas, W. H. Collina, H. M. Jones, E. J. Paul, William Anderson, and R. M. Cuthbertson. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the Bank to be £1226 16s. The receipts from all sources since last meet ing were—Rates, 1893, £20 2s ; 1894, £28 lls ; rent« reserves, £108 16a 6d ; licenses, excise, £2 ; doge, 10a ; hawkers, 6s, engineers' report. The Engineers' report was read and adopted as follows :—Mr Timroins 1 appli cation.—The Works Committee have considered Mr Tiramins' application for clearing plantation reserve on the river bank above the Old Men's Home, and after visiting recommend that the appli- I cation be nofc granted. The Committee would further recommend that the broom on this plantation be grubbed out, and that certain of the trees which have been marked be cut down.—Metalling—As directed by the Works Committee, we have advertised! for tenders for shinga for streets, which will be laid before you this evtning.—Library Alterations —The Com mittee ask for an extension of time to bring up a reports on this matter.— Horse—The Committee recommend that anothtr horse be procured, price not to exceed £20.— Labour Gang—The men have been engaged during the past fort night in forming parts of William street, Dobson street, Kermode street, repairing the traffic bridge, repairing culverts, clear ing side channels in West street and Alford Forest Road, reforming paths in Domain, clearing up rubbish from streets and water work. MOORE STREET CROSSING. The resident engineer for the railway wrote stating that if the Council would undertake all the earthwork and gravel ling, and the culverts in East and West streets, and pay £45, the estimated cost of the balance of the work, the construc tion of a crossing at Moore street would be taken in hand at) once. The Mayor said the offer was similar to the one previously made, by which the Council had to pay all the cost. Councillor Thomas said he did not think the Council would be justified in spending the ratepayer's' money in erecting any railway crossing. He moved that the offer be declined. Cr Cathbertson seconded, and the motion was carried. BAILWAY RESERVES' The Borough Solicitor wrote advising that though there were certain difficulties, it the Council had full possession of the plantation reserves they would be able legally to expend money on those reserves. Pull possession would imply the right to give public access. Cr Cuthbertson movsd that the Com missioners' offer be accepted, and Coun* ciilor Jones seconded. Cr Paul opposed the motion, as he thought that In face of the solicitor's opinion, and the fact that the Commis sioners' ofl'er was merely to hand over the care, not the control, cf the reserves, the Council were not justified in taking them. Cr Thomas did not think the Commis sioners were likely to give full possession. He would suggest that the taking over of the reserves be from year to year, to that the Council could give them back again if they wished. Cr Collins rroved as an amendment that the Commissioners be informed that the Council is unable to expend money on the plantations, not in their possession, and that the Comnmsionera be as-ked to have the trees put in order. Eventually Cr Cuthbertson's motion, coupled with Cr Thomas' suggestion, was carried. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. A month's leave of absence was granted to Cr Flower, LICENSE. A petroleum license was transferred from Mr H. H, Stephens to Messrs Shearman Bros, reserves. Reserve 10i33 was leased to Mr H. Willis, and reserves 893, 894 909, and 904 were leased to Mr Samuel Fmley. SIRE BRIGiBE SITE, The Engineer reported that four Coun cillors had met four members of the Fire Brigade for the purpose of considering the question of site of the proposed new shed, and that the result had been in favor of the present site as being most suitable. Cr Cutbbertson moved that the Council confirm the report, and that the Clerk be instructed to call for plans for the erec tion of the new building. Cr Thomas seconded the motion. The question of the suitableness of the pre sent site had. been, threshed out in th,e Councfl years The motion was carried. THOSE NAILS. Cr Thomas wished to know the price pf Timaru nails. He had taken up the paper the other nJght and found that some fellow had been endeavoring to drag the Council in the dirt, and he wished to know if there were any explanation. Cr Cuthbertsoß volunteered an ex planation, saying that he thought he understood the matter, and that Or Collinp, on account of the wording cf th.c Act affecting goods supplied ts a Council by members of that body^ had seen fit to render his account in some other name. Id such a bo&y as the Ashburton Borough Council in which the members were al most all taken from the business men ©f the town, he thought they should be allowed to supply goods the same as other tradesmen, j Cr Ooljias said that Cr Cuthbertson was mistaken. The goods in question were not supplied' by Collins and Co. Collins and Co had refused to make quotations' or to 'supply vie Council since lie had b§en &: mem.be; of the body. It was decided to write to the Munici pal Association drawing their attention to the inconvenience of the Act. PLANTATIONS. On Cr Jonos,motion it was decided, that it b.e a reeommendaiidn to the Works Committee that the cutting down of trees where necessary be proceeded with. Permission was given to the Mayor, at his request, to use his discretion and g?ve away some of the wood Yfhe« c^t down to poor people. TENDERS. The tender of Mr P. Clifford was accepted for metalling roads, at Is per yard, footpaths at 9d per yard. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £75 were passed for payment' and the "Council adjourned.

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Domain Board then met and after the transaction of routine business ad journed. T-,r-,--

Loan and Mercantile.

Auckland, May 21. The general manager of the New "ea land Loan' and Mercantile Agency (.om pany, Limited, lias receif ed information from his head office thafc, in order to ensure the confidence of clients hereafter in connection with the consignment and agency business, provision has been made in the few articles of Association whereby all funds coming into the Company's hands from such, badnes^ shall "Be re jgwded as efcricrt^ held in'trusb for the ' principals and be entirely free from any other general obligations of the Company. This will make clients absolutely secure In all their monetary transacting with the Company, and be of the 1 greatest assistance in the re-eatablishmeiit and ©x« tension, of the bueipesu

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Received May 22, 11 a.m )

SERVIA.

Belgrade, May 21. Owing to the crisis in Servia fears of a revolution are entertained. The King has suspended the constitution, and ia renewing that of 1869. He has also appointed new ministers and judges.

THE LATE EDMUND YATES.

London, May 21. The death of Edmund Yates was [ rather sudden. While attending the revival of the drama, " Money," at the Garrick Theatre, he was seized with an apoplectic fit, and died in the Savoy Hotel, where he was taken for medical. attendance.

I Received May 22,11.35 a.m.)

THE ARDLAMONT MURDER.

I London, May 21 The proclamation of outlawry against Scott, who was wanted a3 a witness in the Ardlamont murder trial has been withdrawn.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 22,11.35 p.m.)

INSOLVENT.

Melbourne, May 22 Oldfieldj timber merchant, is insol vent. His liabilities amount to £116,000, and his assets to £75,000.

THE WEATHER.

Brisbane, May 22. Mr Wragge predicts rough seas be tween Jervis Bay and the west coast of New Zealand.

AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Adelaide, May 21. It has been decided that next sitting of the Australasian Wesleyan Con ference will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1897.

THE ASHBUKTON GUABDIANT ; JTUESDAY, MAY 22, 1894,



KHETJMATiSM.-Dr E. Gordon's remedy nevee paoS W permaaeutly c««n^ heu"^; tisin, iumbftgo, scMicft, goitt, etc., oae bottle gives relief. Prwell^ post free. J. W. ObytoD, P.O. Bos 2% Puaedia.



J Fnedlander fcrros. PRELIMINARY ADVLR'EISKMfcNT. GREAT CLEARING SALE AT feELMA. ORIEDLANDER BROS, have been ■- favored with instructions from A. M. Clark, Esq., to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1894, the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, f including from 5000 to 7000 sheep. Full particulars ia future issues. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5t179 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALeT Owing to Dissolution of Partnership. LAND, HORSES, SHEEP, IMPLE MENTS, Eto FBIDAY, MAY 25, 1894. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are favored with instructions from Messrs McCorraick Bros., who are dis solving partnership, to hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction at the Homestead, afc Winohmore, adjoining the Winchmore Estate, of their FARM, CONSISTING OF 352 ACRES of very good farming land, on which is erected a seven roomed house, twelve stall stable, sheepyards, and other out buildings ; also, the whole of their LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as follows: — A Of) Fat MERINO SHEEP, QA A Mer*no in lamb > 100 Halfbred LA-MBS' I** Good working Draught; i MARES and GELDINGS, "I Four-year-old BILiLY (un ■*■ broken, 4 Two and three-year-olds (un broken), | Yearling COLT, 2 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Gig and set of harness, 3 doable-farrow Ploughs, 1 Duncan Drill and Coulters, 2 Reapers and Binders, set Harrows, Horse Pow^r and Chaffcutter. Quantity of Harness, Sundries, etc. This sale being called owing to a dis solution of partnership, the land and stock is for ABSOLUTE SALE, and Intending purchasers should not miss thib oppor tunity v Full particulars at sale. To commence at 12 o'clock noon. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3^87 Auctioneer} E. G. Staveley, Iv conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd. TCT~THE ISHBURTON COUNTRY SETTLERS, MR E. G. STAVftLEY (in conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z , Limited) his the pleasure to announce to friends and clients that he has decided to extend operations, and will regularly attetid ASHBURTON AND TINWALD SALE YARDS, CONDUCT CLEARING SALES WHEN REQUIRED, MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON WOOL CLIPS, Aad Carry on A GENERAL STOCK AND STATION AGENCY BUSINESS In all its Branches. 1H R JE DW>ABID 'ftAUNDERS Has been appointed LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE And all Business entrusted to him WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. i Being well-known throughout the dis trict, Mr Saundera' many friends will no doubt show Iheir practical appreciation of this arrangement. Sales each TUESDAY at Ashburton and Tinwald alternately. E. G. STAVELEY, In conjunction with the National Mow-gage <& Agency Company of N.Z , Ltd.) Public INqtices £25 REWARD, TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS (£§s) will be paid for information which will lead to Lhe convection of the person who maliciously burned a portable hut on Anama on WEDNESDAY. April 25, 5 37 P, PETER, Anama. TRESPASS NOTICE ANY_ person or peyso^s trespassing on TUversdale Estate in" pursuit of game, or otherwise,af ter this notice WILL be prosecuted. 3 206 j. r. williams. important- to farmers. Dr Clarke's Carbohzei* Wlieat Protector HAS BE^N USEU TOTY YEARS WITH UNJDEVIATING SUCCESS 11' has been amply proved by the Testimonials of tho^s^ds pf chs Firsti Practical Agriculturists in England, a* 'well hs by dozens of Farmers in the Ashburton District, that this Preparation materially assists the Germination pif the Seed, causing the young Plant to come up much sooner, and j grrow more vigorously, projects it to; maturity from the ravages of the Slug, Gwb, and Wieewobm, adds firmness to the Straw to support the Ear. Seed dressed with this Preparation may remain for any length of time without sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY 1 FREE FROM SMUT, and of greater value than that grown from seed dressed with other Pjop^ations. Testimonials, can be seen at my ofl-Lce, HENRY ZANPER, SOLE AGENT ECJR ASHBWRTQN " cauNT?. etiao



fiAWUi;B& Sons Eucalypti Extract Thera arp imitations of Eucalypti c Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Oub Pube Volatile Eucalypti Extract, which is recotrnised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we etata : - h proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of he Universities at Bonn and G-riefswal'', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Mo3ler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed o£ a^ids, resinots and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro ssor Dr Lister of Engla'id, and to Drs Bauer, clntire, Wood, Hazard, tto., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the pnly on which possesses th« proper therapeutic valie. Sander & Son's Eucalypt Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h i ye, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicfljaent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts whxh may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical pur oses are only discernible:— 1 By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our pr.-duet, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin \ and mobile appearance, being reouced iv specific d«nsity through the presence of a«ids By their taste, the remit of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennatos. If these crude oil?, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph- I therm, internal iafammations, dysentery, wounda, tho '< consequences are appalling For sifey always ask for ] Pander akd son's Eucalypti Extract and sret the old, well-tes ed anl reliable preparation.-Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia, SANDER AND SON'S



Impubities in the blood —We have seen hosts of letters from peop'e who have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees onfurther tosay : •' It-kjthefinest blood purifier that science and sl^ill have brought to light, and we can with the utmost confidence recormnend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skia and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials, Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2a 9d per hottle. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. 4)



ASHBCRTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE SECOND TERM will commence on TUESDAY, the 29th inst., at t9.30 a.m. The head master and head mistress will be in attendance at tha acljool to Interview Parents and Pupils ian MONDAY, 28th ins!;., from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. CHARLES BRABDELL, 5 178 Secretary. £1500 to lend on approved freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOCK «* Old Cant«*H»ury," Illustrated Xiintc lig-lit Vi«w» by Me*gr» Hart and Seager. Encourage fteiiiiine JLoc^l Industry. LN order to keep our large staff of tailors fully employed daring the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our .New Patterns in New Zealand' Tweeds— Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FRsl# &% 1&* > #8 \iys. TROUSERS'tc. Measure from 15s to 21s. Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure. ■TfcS* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles ta Measure in the Lat^t styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. OT* Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CRAiaHIIAD & BERE^MAN, THE LE V-OING TAILOR 3 AND OUT FITTERS, &SHBU R T O N A BOOK *?O HOUSEHOLDERS allakblltc coal i company, limited. A SAVING OP 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL, WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agenb for the county, who will supply Customers in I^rge or £?mall quantities^ The Allandale Coal "in the best prodaced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing w.th a flame, does not; sparkle, L*n,^ ..eaves \ white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBUftOT



TENDERS WILL be received till noon on SATUR DAY, May 26, for Renting f-r twelve mcnths, Eight Acres, Cottage, and Ten Loose Boxes, occupied by L. Mar key. E. THOMAS, 5 183 Wakanui Mill. tenders! rjIENDERS will be received up to | L SATURDAY, May 26, for Lease of Eight Acres fronting Wakanui Creek, , part of property lately in occupation of 'L. Maekey. AppJy GEORGE LEA, 5 169 Builder, Ashburtor. ~~ Entertainments. " Ol^TcanterSufy," ILLUSTRATED BY SPLENDID LIMELIGHT VIEWS, BY Jesses HABT & SEAGER, ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, QtTJSEN'S BIRTHDAY, 8 p.m., Admission ONE SHILLING. , Proceeds in aid of the Sunday Schools. 5 182 ~~FOOTB/in7"~~ a shburt"on domain.' QUEEN'S "BIRTHDAY, THURSDAY, MAY 24. LANCASTER V. ASHBURTON SECOND., (To commence afc 11.30 a.m.) t TIMARU V. ASHBURTON FIRST. (To commence at 3 p.m.) admission-one shilling. dTthos. todd, 5 174 Hon. Secretary, A.F.C; May 24. May 24. | QDDFELLOWS' TD'ALL.; Queen's Birtttday. GRAND OPENING OF THE FIRST POPULAR COMCERT Under an entirely new management. Special engagement of MISS MABEL BELL and MR LEO. B. BUCKERIDGE of Christchurch, and other well-known Artists. The Management has done all in their power to make the Concert a Success. Prices of Admission ... ... Is & 6d, HENRY H. COHEN, 5 147 Business Manager. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY CONCERT. HT. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. ERIDAY7MAY 25. PROGRAMME. Overture -" Regina " Orchestral Society. Song—" The Bellringer," Rev. T. A. Hamilton. Gounod's "Aye Maria," with violin and organ obbligato, Miss Mabel Bell Efaydn's Quintet, No, 1—" Adagio ma non troppo," Chamber Music Class, assisted by Mrs Mayne and Miss Packer. Song—"For ever and for ever," Mr J. Stavenson. Vi in Solo —" Wieniawski," Cp. 17 Mits H. Packer. Song—" In Happy Moments," Mr L. Broad, INTERVAL. Intermezzo—" The Road to Moscow," Orchestral Society, Duet—"One Word," Mi?s Bell and Mr Stevexsox, Song—" Man-of- War," Rev. T. A. Hamilton, i Haydn' 3 Quintet No. 1—" Spiritoso," J Chamber Music Class. Song"— 11 The Harp in the Air,"—Wallace] Miss Bkll Song—" Tit Willow," Mr L. Broad. Cosditctor ..■■ Mr R. Wood. Accompanists— Mesdames Claridge and Mayne. 5 181 ~~^6virnmint Notices. the;geraldine trotting club. * inaugural meeting. queen's birthday, may 24,1894. SPECIAL TRAIN from Ashburfcon In time for first race, and to allow re turn in evening. Drags in attendance Reduced fares. 6*lßo NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Dunedln for Queen's Birthday Races, Day Exjursion to Timaru, May 24. "f^XCURSION TICKETS to Dunadin *-4 at 32 j first class, 22s 6d second, available for return till May ?9, will be issued at Ashbu,rton,, Hinds, and inter mediate Stations, and from Bjangitata at 30.* and 21s 6d, from the 22nd to the 2tth May, On the same dates Excursion Tickets to Christchuroh will be issued at Baling, Grari, and Intermediate Stations atlas first class, 13a second. The jour ney must be started on the day of issue of the ticket, and must not be broken within the first twenty miles For fuller parti culars see posters. Day Excursion to Timaru, May 24 Train leaves As^buvton at 10 20 a,m., and yetv^ns from Tiraaru afc 5 25 p m. There will be races at Orari, and Excur sionists may alight there or at Temuka. The return train will kcivo T^niflka at 5 53, Orari 6 10. Return, fares (by this train on,ly).'from Ashburton 7s 6d first class, 5,3 6d second. Return Tickets for distances not ex ceeding twenty miles, issued from the 22nc|tothe 24th May, will be a.Y*\Uble for return till the $9.fc}n The Goo^s Shed a$ Ashburton will be Closed on the 2i±, , 5s 164 BY ORDER. NOTICE TO MAKE RETURNS OF INCOME. *'Tlb y e Land and Income Assessment Act, 1891," and its amendments,. "XTOTIOE is hereby given that in pur ,l_M s«,ance of the above Act and the regulations made thereunder, every per son and Company within the meaning of the Slid Act, having derived Income during the year ending 3lst March, 1894, from any source or by any means w&ich is j made the subject of ta^ition under the j said Act, is hereby required to duly make and furnish to me iv the prescribed form, retwus of such Income on or before $ia 31st day of May,-189,4. And further notice is. given that such retv^ns shall in. all caaea be delivered , at, or forwarded to, the office of the Qoi^f mlssioner of Taxes, in the Qoverament Buildings at Wellington,. D^ted this lftk. day of April, 18,94. 0. M. CKOiMBIE, OarftKalsstoner of Taxes. No,te—• Iffo*nia of Return and Memor anda In reference to filling them up may be obtained at any Postal Money-Order office. W



Fublic Notices. LOCK ATTHIi. FURTHER REDUCTIONS /"\WINGr to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY of Money, we have decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OP GKOOERIES, GLA.SSWABE, and IRONMONGERY, REaARDLESS OF COST and a glance at the following*quocafcions which are for OASH ONLY will assure Customers thafc we mean what we say:— j Best White Sugar, 2f d Split Peas, lfd per lb Sago and Tapioca, lfd per lb New Currants, 3f d Best Japan Bice, 2|d Plaid Vestas, 4Jd per doz Neaye's Food, lid per tin Corn Flour, 3Jd per lb Sardines, quarters, 4Jd, halves, 8d Vinegar, Ifnglish, 5d bottle^ Is 6d per gallon Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4f d Cream of Tartar, Is 2d per lb Whitningldlb—l2lbslod Electric Candles 5M — 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d Washing Soda, Id per lb Potosi Silver Tea Spoons 5 s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Spoons 10s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Forks 12s per dozen Potosi Silver Table Forks 18s per dozen (Guaranteed to wear white throughout) Special reductions in Lamps, Cutlery and General Hard ware JOHIN ORR&Co., HARDWARE, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, HENRY ZANDER. Revolution in Prices. - PRICE LIST - Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— White Crystal Sugar 2f d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4-|d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca lfd per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Best Japan Rioe 2 |d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2jd perlb White Starch 5d per lb Vermicelli and Maccaroni 6d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Jlajsifls 4Jd per lb We,ahkg Soda l2lbs for Is 1 Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Neave's Food lid tin Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, 1 b per bottle Ive# Herrings Is dozen. Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4Jd per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3 s per dozen And all other goods ; IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all yownct, the CASH is wasted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Bast Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the rooney in. Asjibwton and who have a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. BEMEMBEK-AU gooda delivered. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR. Australian Mutual IProvident Society Sun Fire O^ce Canton Marine Office Health Tea,



i Business Notices. ]( ( X! Oatmeal Oatmeal. JUoT ARRIVED— 2 tons of the beets Moir's Oatmeal, to be E!< ctric Candles 5i \ per lb—l2lb lor fiui cleared at 2s 6d per 251b 1 a* 3d 100 dozen tins Sheep Tongues, 10|<i per Vinegar, Is (Jd per gallon tin Brown's Corn Flour, 3|d per lb Cream of Tartar, Is 21 par ib Neave's Food, lid per tin 2 ions Sago, Tapioca, and Split Peas, Finest Crystal Sugar 2|d perlb If 1 per lb—7lb la Nevr Currants, (best cleaned; 3fd per lb Best Japan Rice 2^d perlb—slb for Is Elime Kaisina 4|l per lb i Finest Pearl Barley 2H per lb—slbs Essence of Coffee, 7|d per b«ttle for Is Wax Vestas 4Jd per doz -12 packet* Fine Salt 53 per cwfc bag fur 4a 4d W ashing Soda Id per lb Bryant's and May's Soletyn 7£d per doz?n Whitniogld yer lb—l2lb for 101 Kerosene, 160 teat water white, 63 per 2cz bottle essence of Lemon Almads tin—l 2.« per ease, and Vanilla 6|d per bottle —REMEMBER— PATRONISE THE ONE WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE HUCB3T ALL GOODS DELIVERED, . FLETCHER BROS, CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. AGENT for the following Brands of TEAS— Matchless, Nelson and Moate's, Arab, Countess, Nabob, Jameson and Anderson's, Mogul, etc. Great Amalgamation Sale^of Boots & Shoes* ITAVING aken over the Stock of MR J. NICHOLAS, Bootmaker, and also received » large consignment from a Wholesale Firm in Christchurch for Cash, I intend to hold a MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. N OPDER TO REDUCE THB COMBINED STOCK?, Wfi INTEND TO SELL At MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. SALE COMMENCES ON SATURDAY, MAY 12. Terms GASH~During Sale. S. ANDERSON, BOOT IMPOETER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON? Important iiuiounccHieiu. 'jHHE Undersigned has THIS DAI Disposed of his Business to MR S. ANDEEBON, and has assumedjhs Management of the latter's Ashburton Branch. WHILE THANKING H£S NUMEROUS FRISND3 AtfD CUSTOMERS FOR PAST SUPPORT HE WOUL> SOLICIT A CONTINUANCR OF THE SAME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WHICH HE HAS NOW TAKEN CHARGE. MiHwaHwJQ nMMMMM mum* ■ ~*~ The Undersigned would also request a PROMPT SETTLEMENT of alt OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS REPAIR, and ORDMIS ATTENDED TO AS USXJAI J NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER ar o t 1 c c, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. THE TRUSTEES BEG TO NOTIFY THAT ALL A*'OOON I 8 OWING IN THE ESTATE AI'CTST BE I*All> A.X O3NCE, OR L^GAL PROCEEDINGS WILL BE TAKEN FORTHWITH. W, TEBBBHAS BEEN AUI'HORISPD BY THE TRUSTEES TO RECEIVE ALL PAYMENTS. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE SEKT IN AT ONCE. OFFICE HOURS, 10 to 1, &2to 4. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. GREAT WAREHOUSEMAN'S CLEARING PUP H'SE. Extraordinary Prices, BOYS' COLONIAL KNICKER SUITS IN TWEEDS OF THB FINEST QUALITY ' ■ ■■■'' AT 35 PER CENT UNDER MILL PRICES, ■■: | f PRESENT PRICES-63 lid, 7s 6J, 7s lid, 8s 6d, 83 lid, 9s 6d, 9s lid, 10s Cd, 10a lid, 11s U USUAL PRICES—IOa 6d, Us 6d, 12s 6d, 13s 6J, Hi 61, 15s 6d, 16s 6d, 17s 6d, 18s 6d, 19s 6d A S it is impossible to replace any of thesa goods as the price, intending purchasers should inspect as SOON m POSSIBLTS, V. H. COLLIER Draper, QlotMe^ Etc, "The Corner."