IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, March 13. Lord Bosebery said that recent inci dents ia Egypt showed that vigilant, supervision was necessary in that country for some time. He promised to bring down a bill to enlarge the powers of the London County Council. Referring to the Home; Rule question, he said it was not jn tended to re-introduce the Bill this i session, but an appeal would be made j to the country when the Government considered the time was ripe for such a proceeding. He entirely agreed with Lord Salisbury that before Home Rule was conceded to Ireland England must be convinced of the justice of the change. He implied that proposals would be brought forward later on for granting Home Rule to Scotland and Wales in order to relieve the Imperial Parliament, The Addresa-in-Reply in the House of Lords was agreed to. On the formal announcement being taade of Mr Gladstone's resignation, Lord Rosebery, Lord Salisbury, Sir W. V. Harcourt, and Mr Balfour lauded in eloquent terms the brilliant career and personal qualities of the late Premier, and sincerely lamented his retirement. Members of both branches of the Legislature exhibited deep sympathy during the laudatory speeches of the leaders. In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour entered an incisive protest against shelving the Home Rule question. Mr Howard Vincent, member for Sheffield, moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, declaring that the condition of trade and agriculture and the unemployed question required serious attention on the part of Parlia ment. The amendment was negatived fey a large majority. Messrs Redmond, Clancy, and Labouchere will move further amend ments. The " Times/ commenting on Lord Rosebery's speech, says the revolu tionary effect of his admission that it was necessary to convince England of the justice of Ireland's claims for Home Rule, dwarfed the rest of the debate and reduced the agitation against the House of Lords to the rankest absurdity. By his admission Lord Rosebery virtually acquiesced in the arguments of his opponents. The " Daily Telegraph" says that both sections of the Irish party are dissatisfied at Lord Rosebery's de clarations with regard to the Home Rule question. The Welsh party claim the second place on the order paper for the Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill. The Budget will be brought down about the middle of April. Lord Salisbury said tne Queen's speech omitted any reference to the Home Rule Bill, and contended that j the sooner the judgment of the people was obtained upon it the better. The Premier said they would be able to judge him by his personal actions, and not by mere words. No Liberal would more steadily support Home Rule than himself. It was no use at present to introduce the Bill simply to provide sport for the House of Lords. He denied that the Peers had any right to force a dissolution upon the Commons. Lord Lavington thought it would be dangerous to assume that the Jrisb. would remain peaceful if Home Rule were shelved. A Bill for the disestablishment of the Welsh Church will be introduced on Thursday. Mr Justin McCarthy has been re elected Chairman of the Irish party. The Government propose to use the Irish Church surplus to reinstate evicted tenants, March 14. In the House of Commons, Mr Labouchere moved as an amendment to the •' Address-in-Reply—" That an address b^ drawn up for presentation to the Queen, asking her to exercise her prerogative and prevent the House of Lords from rejecting the Bills sent up from the Lower Chamber." Sir W. V. Harcourt, speaki|g to the motion, ridiculed the creation of five hundred peers, The amendment was carried on a division by 147 votes to 145. Seventy-three Irish members voted with the majority, and the ex treme Radicals who supported Mr Labouchere's motion. The Unionists present voted with the Government. The Irish members explain that they were bound to vote against the House of Lords, but their action is regarded as an expression of distrust of Lord Rosebery. Sir W. V. Harcourt, in a subsequent review of the situation, said the Irish members had averted an actual rup ture, though the nature of their pro mises were unknown. The division was taken earlier than was expected, and it is unlikely under the circumstances that the Government •will resign. It is probable that a new Address will be substituted, or that a vote of confidence in the Ministry will he proposed in order to obtain a fair test of the state of feeling in the | Chamber. ! The Unionist Press regard the inci dent as significant of the early break up of the Government. Mr Redmond moved a further amendment to the Address-in-Reply to the effect that a general anneaty should be granted to dynamiters, but this was negatived by a majority of 190, Mr Asquith, Home Secretary steadfastly | refusing to make the concession asked. Mr Redmond threatened that active agitation in Ireland would be renewed if the suspension of the Home Rule question was of long duration. Speaking in the House of Commons "MrJohnMorley, Chief Secretary for Ireland, said an English majority was mot essential to carry Home Rule, It ■was impossible to fix a date when the BUI would be re-introduced. Me John Bedmond said it was intolerable that the Home Rule question should be abandoned by this Parliament. Mr Chamberlain urged that the suspension ©f Home Rule until England had been dragged by the Newcastle programme -vras unfair (Received March 15,11 a.m.) Lojtdok, March 14. There is an impression abroad that Lord Rosebery means to approach toe Home Rule question in a federal spirit, Us part of a wide plaa for tbe realisa tion of Imperial Federation.

The Liberal newspapers criticise the indiscreet nature of the Premier's speech. Mr Davitt admits he practi cally justified the Lords in their rejec tion of Government bills. Sir W. V. Harcourt will introduce a new Address-in-Reply in order to avoid the difficulty caused by Mr Labouchore's snap victory.

BRAZIL.

Rio Janiero, March 12. The fleet equipped by President Peixoto in New York has arrived, and a battle with the rebel warships is imminent. [ Washinoton, March 13. A report has reached here that De | Gama, the rebel Brazilian Admiral, has , yielded to the President on the condi tion that his own life and the lives of all his followers are spared. I Rio de Janiero, March 13. Admiral Gama has abandoned his squadron, and taken refuge on the Portuguese warship. The war is virtually over. New Yokk, March 14. News from Brazil states that Presi , dent Peixoto insists on the uncon -1 ditional surrender of the rebel leaders. The forts are firing on the rebels, who remain silent, and do not reply. Rio |Janbiko, March 14. The whole population of the city withdrew to the suburbs yesterday. Heavy bombardment began upon the insurgent fleet, to which one rebel fort replied. The remainder were silent. The Government fleet entered the harbor and all the rebels lowered their flags. The surrender was uncon ditional. The French and Portuguese warships refused to give shelter to the insurgent officers. Admiral de Gama is reported to be aboard a British man of-war. Admiral Millo is on board the Aquidabau, which is out at sea.

Licensing Elections.

Cheistchurch, March 14 . The returning officer for Christchurch ha 3 refused the nominations of the Rev W. Birch and Mr A. Ayerc, as their names do not appear on the electoral roll for the district. Dustemn, March 15. Mr Fish's exclusion from the trade's endorsement for the licensing bench is understood to be caused by dissatisfaction with his recent attitude.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S,M.) Dbukkenness. —JohnMatheson who was charged with this offence —bhe second in aix months—and resisting Constable Kde, waa fined 20i or forty-eight hours' im prisonment for being drunk, and ordered to be imprisoned for forty-eight hours for resisting the police. Sheep Act.—John Doak for having been the owner of lousy sheep offered for Bale at Ashburton was fined 5s and costs. —George Aston for a similar offence waa fined 5s and costs. —William Brown for having two unbranded rams in his possession was fined la per head without costs. Borough By-Laws.—W. H. Bairstow, for riding a bicycle after dark without lights on two occasions was fined la in each case.—Father Hyland, for a similar offense was fined Is. —J, J. Lewis for having a horse at large in Cox Street was fined 6s and costs. —John Butler, junior, for being the owner of an unregistered dog was fined 10a and costs. — W. Lewis, for driving a trap through the town after sunset witnout lights, was fined 53 and costs.—D, Amos, for leaving a horse and trap unattended in the street, was fined 5i and costs. Assaulting the Bailiff. —W, H. Paget was charged by A. M- Pearson with assaulting his assistant A. Elliott. Mr Outhbertson for defendant—A. M. Pearson, bailiff of the S.M. Court, sent A. Elliott to cake possession.—A. Elliott went to execute a warrant, and siw Mrs j Paget. Defendant waa not there. Pro j ceeded to take an inventory, Paget came ! about 4.30, and said " Oh, are you here | again," and went out. He came again about 7.30 p.m. and was not sober, and asked witness to read the warrant. Read part and Paget asked to look at it, and witness allowed him. He said " This is for my wife. This is my house, and you'll have to go out." Witness refused to, and hs said he would put witness oue. Told him if he did he would have to pub up with the consequences. He caught hold of witness and put him out, and they had a struggle for four or five minutes. Pulled away from him; he caught hold of witness again and put him out ef the back door, tearing his shirt collar. Witness went away. Had executed a warrant be fore on the same chattels when Paget told him the same things belonged to his wife. Had seen Mr Collins before executing the warrant. lie said he had a bill of sale over Paget's goods. Mr Cuthbertsou argued that there waa but a trifling assault, as the bailiff had left almost as soon as he waa requested. He called for the defence —Samuel Hume, who said he was with Paget and returned home with him to tea, and found the bailiff in the house. Paget waa not the worse for drink. Paget went into the house first, and witness followed. Elliott was there. Paget asked him what he was duing there and alsa asked for the warrant, which Elliotc read. It was against Margaret Paget, and Paget said "This is ray house" and told Elliott'to leave, Elliott would not, and Paget put his hand on hia shoulder. Paget asked him to leave three times. The bailift tamed round and struck Paget. Told Paget not to strike him, and the bailiff walked out of the door. Hillgrove arrived just at this time. Paget was not drank, nor was witness. Elliott struck Paget when he put his hand on his shoulder.—R, J. D. Hillgrove said he met Paget and Hume, and walked as far as Paget's with them and then home. Re turned afterwards to go to the circus with them. Saw no assault, but heard Hume say "Don't hit him." Cross-examined \ by the S.M. —Paget might have had a glass or two, but was not drunk.—W. H. Paget said he went home in the evening witli Hume, Elliott was in the house and said tha warrant was for Mrs Paget. Told him to show the warrant and leave the place. He said he could not leave. Pug my hand on him and said, " You had better ; this is my placa." Asked him to go again, and as he would not put a hand Sn him again, when he turned rouad and hit witness on the chest, and said witness had been in trouble before. He referred to witnesa being fined 5s for putting him out on a former occasion. Cross-examined by A. M. Pearson—Was quite sober when he came home. There was no struggle. Didn't know how Elliott's collar became torn.—The Magistrate said he could not accept the statements made by the defence for a moment. It waa the second time defendtmt had bean guilty of the oftence, and the officers of the Court must be pao tected. Accused was liable to a fine of £2s, and it was incumbent on himself to inflict a fine proportionate to the nature of the offence, Accused would be fined ±.0 i without costs, and allowed fourteen days to pay it in. A prohibition order wa^s also made by consent against the accused, Cwl Business—Alex. Harrison v J. A. Berg, Ws 6d.- Judgment for defend* &nt with,ont coite.

South Dunedin Fracas.

DuNEPisr, March 14. The trial of Richard Dobsoa and Eber hardt Kuffaer for the murder of William Mudge at South Dunedin on Christmas eve was continued to-day. Constable Dale, Dr Hogg, Dr Barnet and Sergeant Brown have given evi dence, Mr H&nlon said he intended to call no witnesses. He then addressed the jury. He reviewed the evidence to show that there was no malice. The Crown had too much evidence. There was quite sufficient evidence to put Kuflher on his his trial and quite enough to implicate Dobaon, and yet there was only one wound. The thing was therefore reduced to an absurdity. His defence was that raised by one of the accused on the night of the occurrence, that ib was done in I ttlf-defence. That wound must have been inflicted by one half-sitting or lying down, and intended to maim. Mr Justice Williams's summing up was brief. He pointed out what murder was and what aulioe, and how the latter could be implied from intention. Drunkenness was no excuse. If there was common in tention en the part of accused to commit an aggravated assault upon Mudge, then each would be a party to every offence committed by every one of them in prose- ( cation of a common purpose. If the in fliction of a wound by one of them was or ought to have been known to be the probable result of the assault, then both would be equally guilty. It would not follow that because two persons unite together to thrash another man, and one of them, without the knowledge of the other drew a knife and stabbed the person, that in such case the person who did not actually inflict the wound would be guilty; and if each was armed with a knife, or one was so armed to the knowledge of the other, and they united to make an assault, and the knife waa used by one and death ensued ; then whoever struck | the blow, both were guilty of murder I and it waa immaterial who struck the blow. The jury retired at 5.15 pm., and re turned at 9.30 pm. with a verdict of " Manslaughter" against both accused, The Judge in passing sentence said the jury had taken a merciful view of the case, The circumstances as disclosed in evidence were sufficiently doubtful to justify them in giving the accused the benefit of the doubt. He then sentenced Dobson and Kuffner to seven years' penal servitude. Both were then arraigned for unlaw fully wounding Charles Ashton. Replying to rhe Crown Prosecutor, the Judge said he was nob likely to increase the sentence, Mr Haggitt suggested that the prisoners should plead guilty, but their counsel declined. The jury by his Honoe's direction then returned a verdict of " Not guilty,"

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible tor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

WITNESSES.

TO THE EDITOR. bill, —Being a witness in a case at the S.M. Court this day, I was some what surprised at being asked in the box "if I was a loafer." As I find on consulting my solicitor I have no re dress at law, I write this hoping some abler pen will take this matter in hand so that witnesses may be protected from such insults while giving evi dence. As regards being a loafer, I leave that to the business men of Ash burton to say,—l am, etc., Samuel Hume.

IMB ASR£imi sUtf GUARDIAN: 'MURSftAV. MAtttiH 15, IS9L



Entries for the Cycling meeting at Easter close with the Secretary to-morrow night at nine o'clock. A telegram from Hinds states that Mr Thomas Hawke, farmer, of Lowcliffe, was thia morning killed by a dray acoident. Mr Hawke has been resident in the district some years and would be about sixty yeara of age. An inquest will be held. On Saturday evening the Alhambra Com pany will visit Aahburton. They will appear only on that evening an J with a large company piloted by such men as Allan Hamilton and J. St. Olair are certain to draw a bis? house. The preparations for the St. Patrick's concert on Friday evening have been exten sive, and the rehearsals most diligent, so that the excellent programme arranged may be expected to be gone through in the best manner. There will of course be the usual crush, and tickets should be secured early. The adjourned sitting of the Assessment Court for the Borough was held this morn ing before Captain Wray, S.M., as judge. There were only three objections, one of which had been withdrawn, and the others were disposed of aa follows :—The owner ship of section 820 was changed from J. G. Resfeell to James W. Barker, and the value of J. G. Restell's portion of a railway siding was reduced to £3. Seme very fine sheep were included in the yarding of fat sheep at Addington on Wed nesday, and stood out prominently from the rest of the entry. A pen of six-tooth we thers, sent forward by Mr P. Cunningham, were the finest specimens of Shropshire Downs ever seen in the yards. They were bred by Mr T. E. Upton, of Rakaia, and were fed on Mr Cunningham's Dromore estate. It was estimated they would draw the beam at 1501bsr, and they came in for some keen competition, being eventually se cured by a local butcher at 29s apiece



j Entertainments. AUDFELLOWS 1 O ALh ONE NIGHT ONLY. ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT, SATURDAY, MARCH 17. Under the management of Allan Hamilton FRANK M. CLARK'S ALHAMBRA COMPANY, Direct from the Opera House, Melbourne, Who have been appearing for the past fifteen months in that city with the greatest possible success. They wish to state without the Slightest Fear of Con tradiction that the present is by far (he Largest; and Most Complete Vaude ville Organisation thab ever visited New Zealand 4O ARTTSTS 4© Embracing the very pick of the Vaude ville Profession in Australia,



10 COMPLETE ORCHESTRA 10 From the Opera Houae, Melbourne. 15 THE ALHAMBRA BALLERINAS 15 Magnificent New Scenery. Brilliant Costumes. Latest Limelight Effects. ADMISSION—Front Seats, 3a ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. 3 131 J. ST. CLAIR, Business Manager.



q T, p A T B I C K 1 S CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, MAJ*CH 16, 1894. PROGRAMME, Pact I. I—Overture. "Humors of Donnybrook " (Voifee)— Orchestra. 2—Son;*, "Tho 1 daaker our Sorrows/ Mr Higgins, 3—Piano Duet, ''Chilperic"— Misses I Sutherland and Devane. 4~Bightand Fling s—Song, " The Kerry Dance "—Mrs J. P. KeUy, Chrlstchurch. 6—Piano Solo, "Erin" (Benedict)— Mrs McLean. 7—Song, "Killarney"—MissA. Butler. B—lrish Four-hand Reel—Masters Fitz gerald (3) and Stewart. 9 -Song, " Boys of the Old Brigade "•— Mr L. Broad. 10-Song, "Kate O'Shane''—-Miss Henry. 11—Song, •• The Future Mrs 'Awkins "— Mr H. A. Flower. Interval of Fifteen Minutes. Part 11. 12—Overture, "Regina" (Oollongues)— Orcheßtra 13- Song, " Nancy Lee "—Mr U. M- Brooke. 14-Piano Solo, "LaTruite" (Schubert)— Mrs McLean 15-Song, "Our Lifctla Nipper"—Mr H. A. Flower. 16—Foursome Reel. 17-Violin Solo—"The Las'; Ro3B of Summer," Mr C. Wood. 18 -Song, " Waiting "—Mrs J. P. Kelly, Christchurch. 19—Pianoforte Solo, "The Wearing o' the Green ' —Miss Devane. 20—Song, "The Medical Doctor "—Mr Frank Henry, 21—Vocal Du«t—Mr and Mrs J. P. Kelly, Christchurch. 22-Izish Dance, "High Caul Cap"— Eight performers. To conclude with the Burlesque, " The Judge's Substitute."



God Say s the Queen. Musical Director ... Mr Horace Gates, Leader Mr C. Wood. Pianiste ... ... Mra Claridge. Soctch and Irish Dance music Mr A. McKay. Tickets—Front Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. 3§79 Mr Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MARCH 17- FULL SUITE IN HORSEHAIR. °m — alfred Harrison, 3 128 Auctioneer.



T enaers. mENDERS are required by MONDAY, X March 19, at 10 a.m,, for the erection of a Cottage at Hampstead. 3 127 FOOKS & SON. united" district charitable AID BOARD. SEPARATE TENDERS (endorsed "Tender" and addressed to the Chairman) will be received at the Board's Office, Worcester Street, Christchurch, up to NOON of SATURDAY, March 17, for SUPPLIES for One Year from April 1,1894, viz: ---(1) Bread at per 1b weighed on de livery, Potatoes in retail quantities, Groceriep, Milk, Fuel, Dispensing : and Drugs, Funerals, Boots, Cloth ing and Printing supply of ration order forms for recipients of out door lelief; and, under either one or separate contracts, for Christ church, Syaenham &nd St Albans, as the Board may determine. Also, for Supplies of Rations In Wool ston, Papanui, or other Suburb of Christchurch, or any Borough, Town or Country District through out North Canterbury and Ash burton. (2) For Supplies rf all requisites at the Lyttelton Orphanage. (3) For Supplies of all Requisites at the Memorial Home, Wcolston.



COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OP THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, T Beg to notify that I have appointed MR J. G, RESTELL, OF ASHBURTON, Agent for the Sale of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO



TENDERS for Supplies to the Old Men's Home,; Ashburton, for One Year, will also be received at the County Council Office. Ashburton, ap to NOON of SATURDAY, March 17. Forms and particulars can bs obtained on application at the Board's Office, Christchurnh, or at the above named Institutions. By order, THOS. 0. NORRIS, Secretary.- Christchurch, March, 5, 1894, 3 95 STUMP EXTRACTOR TRIAL



That in future all appointments for the | DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP (Which has given such unanimous satisfaction to its supporters) must be made with Me Restell, who will see that the same success is ensured in the future. MORE SHKEPARE'DIPPED annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER. W. LAKE, Agent, S 136 Hereford Stewt> Christchurch,.



A PUBLIC Trial of H. L. Bennett and Go's improved STUMP PULLE ft, Will be held afc BUSHSIDE, ALFORD FOREST, Afc Noon on '.FRIDAY, MARCH 16. J. P. RICHARDSON, New Zealand Manager Walter A. Wood "Harvesting Company. 35 DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d per packet DOLLAR CIGARETTES—Finest Ameri can Tobacco,— Hjsnky Zandjje, Wholesale Agentll



Public Notices. CHEAMEEY. A PUBLIC MEETING of all in terasted In establishing a Creamery or Factory at Tinwald will bo held at Mr J Heseltine's Shop, Tinwald, at 7.30 p.m., on THURSDAY, March 15. 3 92 DIPPING will commence at the, premises at Tinwald on MONDAY. Mr R B Jbfp will superintend the work, thereby ensuring satisfaction to Flock Owners, JOHN G. RESTELL, 3 124 Agent for Coopers Sheep Dip. CHEAP BREAD. CHEAP BREAD "KTOW MB SACKS, look out for the i>| cart with CHEAP BREAD which commences to run on SATURDAY next the 17th inst., from the oldest established bakery in Ashburton, East Street. Full weight 41b loaf for 4d. Beet roller flout- only used. 3 109 NOTICE ia hereby given, in pursuance of the " Public Reserves Act" 1886, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Amateur Cyclinc Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 26th day of March pcox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz,— Vet each adult, one shilling, for each horse, one shilling, and for each trap, one shilling. JOHN ORR, Chairman* Ashburton Domain Board. March 12, 1894. 3 117



Public Notices HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. I BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of Ouns Ouns €* 11118 * HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion.



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REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will secure the conviction of any person found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEV, *30 Hon. Sec.



TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS OR LEASE WITH PURCHASING GLAUSE. Cameron Street 689 adjoining Digby's Wills Street 711 open frontage Peter Street 751 corner section Aitken Street 842 corner section Aitken Street 818 Cox Street 822 Apply to A. G. COOK, Rotherham, 3 110 Amuri,



XF your mind is troubled : nothing else will give the treubles so thoroughly away as Health Tea. Try it,—Henry Zinder, Wholesale Agent. LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. undermentioned have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Licensing Committee of the above named District :*— ALLAN, William Laurence, station manager, Acton, Rakai*. BATTY, Joseph, farmer, Cairnbrae BRUCE, Murdoch, farmer, Kyle CUOKER, James, Primitive Methodist Minister, Ashburton HENLEY, Patrick John, auctioneer, Leeston JO NES, Henry Man well, bookseller and stationer, Ashburton LEADLEY. George William, farmer, Wakanui LYTTLETON, Westcofce McNab, farmer, Rokeby, South Rakaia MITCHELL, William, storekeeper, Ashburton REID. Charles, blacksmith, Ashburton SEALY, .Joseph, seedsman, Ashburton STITT, Matthew, farmer, Braemar, Ashburton „ WAB V, George Chester, farmer, South bridge WALLACE, James, farmer, Laurisfecn WILLIAMSON, Donald, storekeeper, ABhbutton J. WARD, Returning Officer. March 14, 1894, 1213



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-now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarefctss, of best brands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES ; from all parts of the world. Henry Zander AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen Socie y Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



a SHBURTON /BOUNTY OTqCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, Limited. THE ANNUAL Hani & iswe Fair Will be held as usual at the TINWALD YARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22, Commencing at 11 o'clock punctually. ENTRIES OF RAMS must be made with the various Auctioneers on or before SATURDAY, March;i7. GEO. JAMESON, 2 143 Chairman. HUiVTKIt AW» SOW, (Late D. Macpherson) GROCERS & GENERAL DEALERS.



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Reduced Figures. {XUn Shipment; of NEW SEASON'S GUNS has just arrived, ox Gothic, and we request all Intending purchasers to to inspect them, feeling sure that we are bio to offer thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP-! NESS, wi be found SECOND TO NONE. JOHN ORR&Oo., lEONMONGBES, ! AND ! PROVISION MERCHANTS



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By Royal 5K fcers P*t«nt. . JOSEPH FOLD'S Scour and Lung Worm Mixture. THE RENOWNED SBEEP MEDICINES. j TOTHILL, WATSON & CO, ' Offices, Esk Street, Warehouse Railway. Invercargill, N.Z., 6th March 1894. We have been selling Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the past four years, »na daring that period have not had a single complaint. i .u aMia aUi>» nleased wlbh On the contrary everyone we have asked We expressed themselmi pleased mm ths results obtained from its use. Yours faithfullf, Tothill, WatßOn & Co.



From , WiiIGHT STEPHEKSOTS, & 00, High Street, Dunedin. March 2, 1894. Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worn Mixture, for the h P ttwo years and have supplied sheep breeders wg»larly.4u"n£ lfc th f *;PfS not yet had a complaint, in fact we have heard nothing but favourable repottb from all who have used it. Yours truly, n Wright, Stephenion and t-o.



! MRi FBR3UMAN, ' ■ Ashburtbn June 12, 1893. As the mixture appears to be steadily growing in favor here, it might be as welli to send another few cases as some of the runs are now baying a case at a time.—xoure faithfully, _. , , For the Marlborough Farmers' Co-Cperative A-68001^10^]^ Manager. The United Farmers' Alliance, Limited, Wellington, Branches; Wanganui, Palmerston North. Oi . , . February 2, 1894. We have had no complaints from those who have used the mixture, so cannot but conclude that it has given satisfaction.—Yours faithfully, 0. D. MULLINS, General Manager.



Important Business Announcement. j^^^^mm&mm&Wl*Wl-~rm ' WANTED KNOWN—The best House



FINAL OLEA.BA.NO ,5 AT ■" ■ ' ' BEATITS. 14 Days 5 Slaughter. ■•n ■ ■ GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. FOR PRICES SEE CIRCULARS,



Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. -nOB GOOD AND CHEIP SUITS, Clothing, ■"■ Ashborton. Shirts. mStreei» Flannels, . Tancred Drawers, „ in Socks, House Hafce, . Kaiapoi Boots, Established Blankets Old and Rugs. Is th« A COMPLETE OUTFIT. — WITH — Heavy Colonial Grey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TURNER.