Canada and Australia.

Ottawa, February 15. Mr McKensde Bowell, Minister for Trade, who recently visited Australia, in addresing a meeting of the Manu facturers' Association in Toronto, announced that the Government was prepared to send a resident agent to Australia to take charge of Canadian trading affairs. The Government he said, would suppport the construc tion of a Pacific cable on certain condi tions. A Conference on matters between Australia and Canada, in which Hawaii will probably join, with take place at Ottawa in June,

The French in West Africa.

London, February 15. The official report received from the French officers regarding the second Sierra Leone incident accuses the British of seeking to force the villagers under French influence to construct roads. The French police intervened when the British troops attacked them but were repulsed.

Records of the Maori.

Wellington, February 15.

At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute, in accord ance with a former resolution, it was re ported that good progress had been made in the arrangements for procuring a work that will be a photographic record of the arts, manners and customs of the Maori race. The Secretary was instructed to communicate wi*h the authorities oi the British Museum with a view to obtaining copies of unpublished manuscripts, des criptions, and engraved plates of New Zealand botany prepared by Banks and Solander in connection with the first, voyage of Captain Cook in 1769.

The Vice of Drunkenness.

« A POSITIVE CURE."

(From the Wellington " Times.")

Believing that it would not be with out general interest at this time, the Colonial Treasurer has placed at our disposal the following letter, which he has just received from a gentleman holding a responsible and very lucra tive position in New South Wales. It is dated Sydney, 29th ultimo, and is self-explanatory :— "After several months' effort and considerable expenditure of money I have obtained a positive cure for drunk enness. lam disposing of my pre sent business with a view to take this up the coming month. Some corres pondence has already taken place in the papers. The topic was fortunately introduced by some other person. My identity is yet unknown to the public, but under the name of 4D. Nelson ' I have offered to cure 75 per cent (three out of four or six out of eight) of any inebriate subjects that may be produced or forfeit £50 to the Sydney Hospital. This is, too, without any expense to the experimenters. The following morn ing the paper had its first editorial on the subject, and wrote in some doubt aa to the correspondent's cure. The paper has promised me that just as soon as I am prepared the editor and man agement will furnish some inebriate subjects for trial and test, and if suc cessful they will support the cause. Success I am positive is already as sured. '« Thousands of men and women in America bear testimony of the most unquestionable character. It is recog nisad by that Government, and the cure adopted in nearly thirty sailor, soldier and other homes. The Presi dent and Secretary of State are ex officio members of general management,, Not only is this remedy a cure for the j acquired habit for intoxicating liquors, I but completely reforms the individual and restores happiness in the home. Again, the treatment! serves as a tonic, curing the ulcerated intestines, vigorat ing and stimulating the entire system. A very redeeming feature of the medi csne is also that it is absolutely harm less ', it may be given to any person as a tonic. When lam prepared and the paper produces the worst subjects to be found for the test treatment, I shall offer myself as a willing subject to take dose for dose with any of the ine briates, to prove to the committee that there is nothing injurious in the course. This is truly a far more prac tical and satisfactory method of deal ing with and a more sure reform than the influence through the church, for you will agree with me that many eminent men of special ability have sunk lower and lower until the grave was reached despite all the efforts of relatives and friends. There come 3 a

time when the drunkard of tha most forcible determinations—when sober — cannot cry stop. They succumb en tirely as slaves to the curse. «5 Whilst lam a strict teetotaller and have never tasted any of the stronger liquors—although knocked much about the world—l do not aim, or really •wish, to discontinue or entirely abolish liquor. Good liquor is no doubt a good article to have on hand for special purposes—it is not the use, but the great abuse, You intfst know too well the many troubles and misery that emanate from drink in excess. Three fourths of crime owe its cause to it. •• Briefly to the point, I desire to ask you that if I prove the cure here and receive support, would you recommend ins visiting New Zealand, and could I look to you for assistance? Please note that I am not asking your Govern ment, or any Government, for a sub sidy in any manner—all I desire is recognition for encouragement. Two or three Ms.P. here would like to in troduce the matter to the If ouse. The fintprprise will be self-supporting from the start." In acknowledging the recipt of the | aboye, Mr Ward says:-—" I think the matter you refer to is of considerable importance, and I should be very glad indeed to give yquany reasonable assist anpe to enable you to farther it. "Vyhat yo,u ask for, * recognition for encour agement,' you are certainly deserving of in so good a cause, and you may de pend upon my seeing that you get this. I can only hope that the cure is as effective as your letter would lead one $o believe ifc is.''

CRICKET.

NEW ZEALAND V NEW SOUTH WALES.

Christchurch, February 15. | On resuming after lunch Moore accom panied E. Noble to the wickets. Several singles 'came, and Moore seemed com pletely at sea. Singles brought 40 up, and then Noble cub Lawton for a couple. Robertson bowled his firat maiden, but in' his following over Noble sent him nicely to the on for a triplet. In Lawton's next Noble put a sharp one into Labatt's hands at slip, which was held. 46—4— 8 went up as Austin went in. With the score unaltered a bad bit of bungling cost Moore his wicket. Austin Btarted for a run, but his partner did nob respond until the ball had been returned and nearly ran Austin out. Moore then went down the pitch for an overthrow, but Austin stayed at home, and Fowke getting the ball, re turned it to Moore's wicket, when the latter waa easily run out. 46—5—5. Searle went in, and Austin cub Lawton nicely for 3, and with a sharply run fingle to Searle 50 went up. Several maidens made the play slow, but at last Austin cut Robertson beautifully, and Labatt failing to stop It, 4 resulted. He repeated the dose next over, and a single sent 60 up. Two pairs to Searle and singles to each, and then Searle went down the pitch to Robertson and just touched the ball suffi ciently to put it out of Fowke's reach, 2 resulting and 70 up. The same batsman hit the Midlander for still another brace, and then Palmer took the ball from him. Searle sent his last ball for a single, and in his next Austin drove him nicely for a trio. Wild throwing in by Robertson cost a single, and • hen Searle hit Lawton grandly to the leg fence for 4. The Dunedin maa had his revenge by getting him Ibw next ball. 81—6—16. Walford filled the vacancy, and after some singles drove Palmer for 4 and cut him high for 3. 90 up. Austin cut Lawton for a couple and got a pretty leg glide for 3. The same batsman sent Palmer finely to the off for 4, and 100 went up amid applause. Aus tin was nearly ran out through Walford not responding. At 102 Robertson took the ball from Palmer and bowled a maiden. Austin cut Lawton for 3, and did the same with Robertson. Walford brought up ILO with a nice leg hit, and Labatt went on vice Lawton, nearly bowling Austin in his first over. In Robertson's next Wai-

ford put the first; ball into Lawrence's hands at; third man. 112—7—12. .Davis filled his {.lace. A pair to Austin and singles to both, and then Davis gave Gore an easy chance which was dropped, k single resulted, and with another 120 went op. Play was suspended for a short time through Austin getting a crack from a bumpy one of Labatt's. Un resuming the the latter clean bowled him with his second ball. 120—8—43. Noble joined his captain and sent his first ball for 2. The incomer sent Robertson finely to the j square-leg boundary for 4, but going out bo the next was stumped. 127— 9—6 was hoisted as Miller, the last man, went in. He soon broke his duck with an uppish single and a couple to Davis brought up 130. A couple late chops for 2 and 4 to the game batsman, and Miller hit Robert son to square-leg for 2 and then brought 140 up by hitting him to long-leg for a triplet. A couple of singles and a pair to Davis, and then Miller was caught; at the wicket, the inning? closing at 4.35, and the board showing 147—10 -7. At five minutes to five the New South Welshmen took the field, and Cuff and Mill* soon appeared. Austin bowled from the pavilion end, and Mills sent his first to the off. A single was run, and in run ning for an overthrow indecision on the batsmen's part nearly co*>t Cuff his wicket. Mills got a back cut off Miller for a trio, but in the next over Austin sent him a ball well on the off side,^ and the batsman letting ie go ifc broke in and bowled him. 6—l—s, Lawton was next, and got Aus tin to leg for a single. In Miller's next over, Lawton was given out caught at the wicket, and with 7—2—l on the board the start was not promising. DeMaus joired his Club mate, and cut Miller dan gerously near third man for 3. 10 up. [Each man got a pair to leg, and with a pair each in the slips, 20 went up. Austin bowled his first maiden, and both batsmen hit Miller to the off—only singles —result ing through the visitors having a man very deep. DeMaus drove Austin for a pair, and Cuff back cub Miller for a like number, and got 3 in the same manner. A fine piece of fielding by McKenzie " brought down the house," and the single that was run brought 30 up. DeMaus sent Austin nicely to the off for a pair, and in Miller's next Cuff was missed at the wicket. He showed his thankfulness by getting a pair to the off, and D&Maus pulled Miller to leg for 4, all run out. A pair to Cnff, 40 up, and a like number to his partner, DeMaus again sent Austin j to leg lor 2, and in the following over palled him to the on for a single. A p*ir to Cuff, but in th& same over he was beaten by a good off break from Austin. 47_ 3—19. Holdship filled the vacancy, and DeMaus greeted him by cutting Miller for a brace. A single to the same batsman sent 50 up, Holdship rather disgusted Austin by stopping a fine off break with his leg, and the appeal was given in the bateman's favor. A nice off drive to the Wellington man only produced 1, and he then sent a catch to McKenzie, bat the latter badly misjudged it and a single re sulted. DaMaus hit A uatin nioely to leg for 2 and Holdship put Miller in tb.9 slips for a couple and time was then called, the score standing at 58 for three wickets.

The following are the scores :— New South Wales.—First lanings. Mackenzie, c Fowke b Robertson ... 17 Gould, b Robertson .- 11 Oowley, b Robertson... ... ... 3 K. Noble, c Labatb b, Lawton ... 8 Moore, run out ... 5 Austin, b Labatt ... „. 43 Searle, lbw, b Lawton 16 S. Waiford, c Lawrence b Robertson 12 J. Davis, not out 16 lA. Noble, st Fowke b Robertson ... 6 jD. Miller, c Fowke b Robertson . 7 l Extras ... ... ... ... 4

Total ... W? J. C. Lawton took two wicketa for 29 runs, W. Robertson six wickets for 76, | E. V. Palmer none for 22, A. M. Labatt j one for 16. New Zealand.—First. Innings. I. Mills, b Austin j> L. A. Cuff, b Austin 19 J. 0. Lawton, c Searle b Miller ... 1 EL DeMaus, not out 29 A. R. Holdship, not out 4 Total for three wickets ... 58

TO-DAY'S PLAY.

The match was continued this morning, when the home team, with 58 for three wickets, resumed batting, Be Maus and I Holdship being the not outa with 29 and 4 respectively. With five singles added to the score, Holdship was bowled by Austin-63-4-7. Labatt was the next in. but did not make a lengthy stand, as, with the score at 75, Austin clean bowled him for '/. .Lawrence, next man, was missed at the wicket before he scored. With the score at 89 Lawrence was well caught at leg by Moore | for 6. Fowke was the next in and only a couple of singles had been scored after Lawrence's dismissal when Austin clean bowlcf Pc Maus for a well played 4&. 01-1-45. Gore pined Fowke, and runs came slowly until the century was hoisted. Very slow cricket followed until 107 appeared, when Gould relieved Miller with the ball at the rail way end. One run later Fowke waa caught at short slip. Palmet joined Gore, but was n»n ou6 without} scoring.

Eight and nine for 108. Robertson was last on the list, and after making a single the players adjourned for lunch. Play was resumed at two o'clock, but after seven runs had been scored the innings was brought to a close by Robert son being caught at slip. The New South Wales fielding was firfct class. Austin took seven wickets for 63 runs; Miller two for 50, Total 116.

MacKenzie and Moore opened the New South Wales second innings, Lwton and Robertson bowling. When 14 were scored Lawton got MacKenzie leg before wicket,

The London Butter Committee.

COLONIAL PRODUCE

Wellington, February 16. Mr Lowe reports that the London Butter Committee Is practically broken up through members underselling one another. He suggests that factories should set up London branches for them selves, and store the batter so as to keep It on tho market nearly all the year round. He has taated butter kept for nine months without depreciation, and thinks cheese and fruit and other things might be included.

New Zealand Loans.

London, February 15.

The New Zealand Government are inviting tenders for the conversion of £1,056,320 of 5 per cent consols into 3| per cents, giving £108 10s per £100; also for £378,800 5 per cent of 1868 at £115 10s.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC CABLE.

(Received February 16, 10.20 a.m.)

London, February 15.

Captain Audley Ooote states that an international Pacific cable will secure seventy-five per cent of the English business. He returns to Aus tralia shortly to submit a scheme for the construction of the cable.

WORRIED BY LIONS.

San Francisco, February 15. A tamer named Thieman was per forming with lions in San Francisco by electric light when it suddenly went out. The animals immediately sprang upon Thieman and badly worried him.

YELLOW FEVER.

Bio de Janeiro, February 15. Yellow fever has broken out among the shipping in port.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT SOOCHOW.

Hong Kong, February 16.

A disastrous fire occurred at Soo chow, in China. Fifteen hundred houses were burned.

SHOOTING.

The match between the Temuka and Ash burton Volunteer rifle corps took place yes terday at the Ashburton butts. The weather was fine. The match resulted in a win for Ashburton by 36 points. Following are the scores : — ASHBURTON. 200 300 500 Total yds. yds. yds. Color-Sergt. McDonald 19 20 16 ... 55 Corporal T. Pauling ... 20 16 14 ... 50 Bugler D. Leitch ..< 17 15 14 ... 46 Private J. Clayton ... 16 13 16 ... 45 Private J. Wilson ... 20 13 12 ... 45 Private W.Pearson... 18 16 11 ... 45 Private Hodgson ... 20 14 10 ... 44 j Pdvate W.Hefford... 19 11 9 ... 39 Private H. Hepburn... 15 15 8 ... 38 Corporal J. W. Baker 15 13 7 ... 35 Total ... 442 TEMUKA. 200 300 500 Total yds yds yds Private Simma ... 19 15 19 ... 53 Sergeant Hobbs ... 15 21 12 ... 48 Corporal Watt ... 19 13 14 ... 46 Lieut. Whitehead ... 19 7 18 ... 44 Sergeant Levens ... 16 14 14 ... 44 i Private Rutland ... 14 19 8 ... 41 Private Nicholas ... 16 14 9 ... 39 Private Collins ... 17 17 5 ... 39 Private Shean ... 17 9 3 ... 29 Private Phillips ... 14 7 2 ... J23 Totals 406

Presbyterian General Assembly.

Chbistchurch, February 15

The views expressed in Mr Neils pamphlet were strongly objected to by the assembly. Motions were ultimately moved by the Rev J. Patterson, Rev J. H. Mackenzie, Rev R, Irwin, and Rev W. Gillies, with a view to disposing of the case, all being more or less against Mr Neill. On a vote being taken, 38 were in favor of Mr Willies' motion and 20, collectively, for the other three motions. Mr GiUtes' motion, which thus became the finding of the Assembly was as follows :—" That the Assembly express its regret that Mr Neil did not personally appear and give the Assembly an oppor tunity of conferring with him on the manifest inconsistency of his position as a fellow of the Theosophipal Society, while retaining hie position as a minister of the Presbyterian Oharch—-an incon sistency so great that it amounts to a gra^e scandal; also on the points raised as to his having departed from and being out of sympathy with the doctrines of Scripture, ab these are understood to-night in this Church, and the acceptance of which he signified in his ordination yows ; but inas much as Mr Neil is fully aware tft&t the case had been referred to the Assembly with a view to a final settlement, and that he had been duly cited, tke Assembly feel compelled to proceed in his absence. The Assembly finds it altogether inconsistent for a minister of the Presbyterian Ohurch to be at the same time a fellow of a directly anti-Christian society such aa the Theosophical Society undoubtedly is, as proved by the direct statements of its founders and supporters ; finds that the indefinite statements of Mr Weill with regard to his theological v|ewa have caused a large number of hja congregation to forfake the ordinances of the Church ; finds further that the ends of the Christian ministry, as contemplated by the Church, are not being served and will not be served by Mr tfeill's continuance in his pastorate at the Thames. There fore the Assembly resolves that the pastoral tie between him and the congre gation be dissolved, a';d declares accord ingly ; that the Auckland Presbytery take the usual steps to have the charge declared vacant, and suspend Mr Nelll from the exercise of the ministry unless and until he shall withdraw from the Theosophical Society, and satisfy the Church that the causes which have led to the Assembly's present action have been removed." Deputies horn the Southern Ohurch, the'Keva A. H. Stob'o, >V, Hill, J- Gibb, and Dr Dunlop were heard. Their addresses were on tho question of union of fche two Churches, which was favored by the speakers, the Rev Mr Gibb making a powerful appeal }n favour of union, and of appointing a committee to confer with deputies on the subject, and report to the AawroVfo

ATHLETIC.

') HE CHAMPIONSIIIP MEETING.

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Dunedin, February 16. The weather is fine and looks settled. Great interest is taken in tomorrows athletics. Norman Gurr starts only m the half mile. " The Admiral" in the "Star" selects Hempton for the 100 yards, Reeves for the 250 and 440 yards, Low for the half mile, Morpeth for the one and three miles, and Findlay for the one mile walk.

THE CYCLONE.

Wellington, February 16. Captain Edwin reports the centre of the cyclone to be now about two hundred miles north from East Cape, audit has travelled to south-east. The lowest pressure to-day is about 2930 and de creasing. Easterly galea, changing by south, were experienced in the northern half of the island and there are still evi dences of low pressure about 35v) miles north-west of North Cape,

Inspectors' Conference.

Wellington, February 16.

The school inspectors recently in conference have reported to the Minister for Education on their proceedings respecting the system testing of the work of schools by standard passes. They say that while aware of the disadvantages of the system they highly appreciate the service it has done to primary education, and they cannot at present see their way to recommend its abolition. They are extremely pleased at the good results the Conference is likely to bring about by the interchange of views, and the insight gained into the working of the methods in operation in the various districts.

The Appalling Disaster at Ningop.

The Eastern and Australian line steamer Airlie, from Japanese and Chine3e ports, which has arrived at Sydney, brings lengthy reports of the fatal fire that oc curred at Ningpo last month, and pre viously briefly reported by cable. One account says : —The Kiangteen brought news that an appalling accident had oc ! curred at Ningpo, resulting in the death ' of between 200 and 300 women aud chil dren. It appears that the annual theatrical performance of the Ist of the 11th moon in honor of the gods was being given in a temple on the Settlement, and was attended by upwards of 400 people.. As most people in China know, there is is frequently a permanent stage in the courtyard of large Chinese temples. It is situated between the temple and the gate, while the audience, when there is a representation, is between the temple and the stage. Tbe temple at Ningpo, where the accident happened, was called the Zau-tsu-chmg-miao, a two-storeyed building, and both storeys were mono polised by women and children tc witness the performance. The people were en joying themselves generally, smoking, eating, chatting, and drinking tea. Among the crowd was a boy who was smoking a cigarette which he threw away in a heap of straw at the foot of the staii caf?e leading to the upper story of the temple. The straw quickly blazed up, and, burning the staircase, prevented the people getting out. Of course there was a general rash to escape; some were trampled to death, others jumped out of the windows and were either killed or 90 badly injured that they were unable to escape the fUtnes, and so perished, while others passively awaited their fate, which was not long in overtaking them, and they were roasted alive or suffocated by the smoke. j

The Close-Fisted Squatter.

Old " Locky " M'Bean, the New South Wales mammoth squatter, who died the other day, was very close-fisted. Travel lers staying overnigho at Locky'B were always charged grazing fees for their horse?, unless they stabled them, when, strange to say, the feed was gratis If a visitor asked for a towel in the morning, " Have ye no 1 a handkerchief whattffer 1" Locky would ask in amazement. Mcßean, not long since, built a pub at Moulamein, and when it was opened the men called on " Locky "to shout for all h<»nds. This he refused to do, but told them he would give them " something good for the road," to be used on their journey back to Deniliquin—a 70 mile drive, When the men were ready to start, " Locky " came forward with two bottles wrapped in paper, which he handed to the driver of the buggy, telling him that he hoped the men would share the contents with one another, The bottles contained cold tea. About ten years ago "Locky" went in for Chinese dress, and up to the time of his death always wore a Chow's blouse with the sleeves turned up in real China man fashion. v Locky " always travelled second class on the railways, and in days gone by, when hotel charges were very high in Deniliquin, it was his custom, (when he honored that town with a visit, to camp under the big bridge.

COMMERCIAL

(pee press association./

Melbourne, February 15,,

Government four per cent, stocks are held fo« a^ advance ox 'Change owing to the announcement thab the Colonial Treasurer intends to raise the price from par to 101. It is improbable that large investments will be made, especially when Sydney stock can be obtained at par. It is believed the move is to be preclude the early issue of a local loan of a million.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending February 16, as follows:—There was a good attendance at the weekly fixture at the Ashburton yards on Tuesday last, and business was transacted with more expedi tion than for the past few months, and every lot offered was disposed of at auction at price 3 which showed a decided improvament on late ruling rates. The total entry was 3459 sheep and 13 hea,d of cattle. In the fat p.ena there was a good entry of merino, and crossbred ewes, nearly all the pens being filled, and a clearance m»de. Merino ewea sold at from 5s 3d to 7=j 9d. Crosebreds from 8j 9d to 9s 9d, and 12s Id to 13s 3d for young Bheep. The store r>ens contained several lines of two-tooth crossbreds, which sold freely at from 10.5 5d t® 103 lOd for r&ther small sheep, and Us 7d to IS3 Id for well ! grown. Several lines of store lambs were sold at from 7s 3d to 8s 43, and tor foi ward conditioned, 9.3 3d to 9j3 6d. Cross* bred fout and si?-tooth ewes, lls. Old merino ewea with ninety-eight per cent of lamba (small \ sold at 8a lid all round, j Young crcßsbred ewes with ninety per cent lambs at 10s each. Several lines of two and four-tooth crossbred sheep met with good competition, and sold at from 13i 5d to 14s §d. Our sales for the day were 66 merino ewes, 6s Id ; 34, 6s 3d ; J. 2 four-tooth wethers, 13s 3d ; 45 hatfbrfld ewes, full mouthed in low condition, 6/3 lOd ; 75 two-tooths, 13 ; 3 Id 3 IE|O lambs, fa 3d ; 287 four and six-tooth crossbred ewes, 13 s 5 8§ Shropshire lambs, 9s 4d j 25 crossbred ewes and 21 lambs, 10s each; I^4 two and four-tooth wethers, 14s 6d. In fat cattle we sold 2 steers for £13 ; 1 heifer at £7 12a 6d ; 1 at £6 15s j fat cow at £7 12s 6d ; 1 store heifer, &% lUs,

THE ASHBtJBTOfI fIUABDIAK; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY lfi, 1894,



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"TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Accidentally Suffocated- Wellington, "February 16 > A child eighteen months old, son of a single woman, left in care of a Mrs Trigleton, was accidentally suffocated by falling down a closet. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS JTALL rtO-tfittllT. LYONS OPBEATIO BURLESQUE COMPANY FAUST UP TO DATE. Popular Prices—3s, 2s Is. Sfcage Manager. Percy Clifton General Manager H. P. Lyons Representative Al. Bvbtoh ' 2 63 Futolio ej?: LOST, in Ashburton, Cap of Axle of Waggonette. Finder will be suit ably rewarded on returning same to Mail office. _2_H5, LOST— Black and Tan Sheep Bitch, registered No. 871. Finder will greatly oblige by leaving information at Mail Office. 2 H6 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. REV. MR WALLS, of Hawke's Bay, will preach on Sabbath Next ab usual hours. 2 114 NOTICE TO PATIENTS. DR HUNTER wishes to notify his Patients that he has REMOVED to Burnett street, nearly opposite Dr Tweed's. 2t92 ASHBURTON MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE above Society will resume Practice on MONDAY evening at 8 o'clock, when Farmer's Mass in B will be put in practice. Member* will please bring any copy they may have. PETER WILLIAMS, 2 111 Hon. Sec. ~ ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ALL EXHIBITS must be in before 9 o'clock To-morrow morning (Satur day.) Tbe Committee will be in attend ance from 6 a.m. J, C. CAWSEY, 2 112 Hon. Secretary. Tenders. *" * HAXFIELD~I^ODGE. FOR SALE, BY TENDER A FARM OF 250 AORKS 350 Situated four miles from the Rakaia township, and known as Hatfield Lodge, the property of MR JOHN HARRISON. The property is sub-divided into pad docks well laid down, and water-races in every paddock, with good house and orchard and ALL NECESSARY OUTBUILDINGS. Any person in want of a farm will do well to inspect this freehold property, s almost any terms may be arranged ab per cent. Tenders to -be in not later than the FIRST of MaRCH, 1894. 2 94



Public Notices. *$* A $$ MASONIC SERVICE. fTHE REV. A. CHODOWSKI will X hold a Masonic Service in the MASONIC HALL, Tancred Street, ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 3 P.M. Masons and the Public cordially in vited. 2 87A. ORR, Secretary. SMOKE Star and Stripes; 12 in a Packet. —H. Zakbbp Wholesale Agenfc. 2 37 " ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THIRD ANNUAL SHOW. ARCADE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 r\PEN FROM 1 p.m. TILL 10 P.M. i7c. cawsey, 268 Hon. Sec. To Let—A small shop with two rooms attached, situated in Burnett street, T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District's that I have opened a shop in Tancred Street, under the management of Mr H. Field, where all my well known Herbal Remedies and all kind of Patent and Proprietary Medicines may be had at Christchurch Prices. Yours Truly, E. W. HALL, MEDICAL HERBALIST, 152 Armagh Street, and 117 Lower High l-J-53 Street, Christchurch. O. Iff VCI»IIEUWO!V (Late with A loom,) /"GROCER AND TEA DEALER, (The Green Frosted Windows opposite Mitchell and Turner's). CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, TINWARE^ HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, Etc. Etc. Threshing Machines supplied. CASH CUSTOMERS will find I am selling best goods, cheaper than any Houae in Town. Orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. D MACPHERSON, Tancred Street. THE REASON WHY GRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Leading Tailors and Outfitters in Ashbnrton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable TaSor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give Ihe Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship. BECAUSE Their Motto is @ff* Satisfaction, CRAIGHEAD &T3ERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON



Friedlander Bros DRAPERY, BOOTS, AND SHOES, IRON" SAFE, Etc. In the Assigned Estate of W. J. S, McDowell, of Hinds, Storekeeper. WE are Instruc.ed by the Trustees in the above estate to sell by Public Auction at our Stores, West Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY NEXT, FEB. 17, A quantity of Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, etc., in lots to suit purchasers, Also, —'Fire Proof Safe by Price, and a lot of Sundries. To close accounts in the above Estate we are instructed to sell every line with out reserve. Sale at 1 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17,1894. FRIEDLANDER BROS, per R. FRIEDLANDER, 2*77 Auctioneer. Mr D Tnomas, ARCADE. CLEARING- SALE OF NEW AND FIRST-CLASS FURNI TURE, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1894. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr T. Tucker, of Tancred Street, Ashburfcon, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade as above, THE WHOLE OP HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of—■ Hair Suite, Mirrors, Tables, Bedsteads, (brass mounted), Spring and Hair , Mattresses, Feather Bolsters and Pillaws, Chest of Drawers, Duchess Dressing Table, Washstands and Ware, Curtains, Carpets, Oilcloth, Pictures, Lamps, Grnam.en.ts, Cou.ch, Kitchen and Tab}e Utensils, and Sundries. i ' ALSO,— ST. BERNARD DOG (four months). As the whole of this Furniture is new and must be sold, anyone furnishing is strongly recommended to attend the sale. Sale at 12 o clock sharp. D, THOMAS, 2*67 Ashburton. 1 OHO ACR; ES TUSSOCK FEED, 4-V/ \J\J within fiva mUes of Tinwald Saleyards, 9 11Q Apply to D. THOMAS. To those desirous of acquiring a piece of land near town : For Sale or To Leb, lots 84, 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, below the County Saleynrda and near Fairfield road. .^^ T. BULLOCK,



LANDELLS AND PEESTON Bubnett Street, next Ashburton Club, ENGINEEBS & CYCLE EXPERTS, OUR Mr Landells having worked for the last twelve years as Locomotive Fitter in the Addington Workshops, and Mr Preston having served his apprentice ship with Charles Burrell and Sons, England, Tractioc Engine Manufacturers Is a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given to whoever may place their engines in their hands. Pumps, Xiawn Mowers, Sewing machines* and Engines of every description REPAIRED Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En graving one FOR COLDS, COUGHS, HOARSENESS, AND Ahh Throat and Lung DISEASES. As an emergency medicine, a safeguard for children, an ever-ready remedy to be relied upon }n cases of colds, coughs, croup, whooping-cough, influenza, and all diseases of the throat and lungs, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has no equal in pharmacy. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell. Mass., U. S. A. HT* Beware of ©heap, imitations. The name—iVyer's Cherry Pectoral—. is prominent on the wrapper, and is WotrijL in, tlie glass of each, of our bottle*.



Beath's Summer Sale ! LAST FOURTEEN DAYS. 1 ! TpURTHER REDUCTIONS to effect a clearance. Men's Colonial Wool Flannels 4s 61, now 3s 6d, 1 Men's Leather Shirts 3s lid, now 2s 6d. Men'a Mole Trousers 7s lid, now 5s lid, Men's Kaiapoi Knitted &ox la 6d, now ll|d. Men's Fawn Hard Felt Hats 7s 6d, now 3s lid, Men's Black Soft Felt Hats 4s 6d, now 2a 6d, Fast Color Heavy Fiannellettes 4a 9d, now 3s 6d per dozen, Fast Color Twill Fiannellettes 5a 9d, now 3s Hd per dozen, Fasfc Color Leather Shirting; 9£d, now s|d per yard, Printed Moleskins Is lid, now Is 3*d per yard, All Linen Tabling Is 9d, now Is 2Jd per yard, Reversible Body Lining B£d, now 4|d per yard r Strong Shirting 6id, now 2|d per yard, Creme Holland 7*d, now 4|d per yard, Strong White Calico, wide, 2a lid per dozen.' BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS- Men's Harvest Bluchers s lid per pair, Ladies' Canvas Shoes (beet quality) 4s 6d per pair, Children's Strong School Boots from 4s lid, Balance of Stock of Ladies' Blouse, Sunshades, Straw Hats,* Flowers, etc.* etc.* at half price. G, L. BEATH & CO., TANOHED STREET. ASHBURTON -JUSTABPJVED.- No. 2 9 Apollo Music Album. MMtMM 'U'IMMMN nONTENTS -I. —" Home Boys, Home " —Song. 2.—Florence Waltzes. 3.—Cows ar em the Corn. 4.—Southern Alps—Schottische, $. —Maggie Murphy's Home. 6.—What will you do, love. 7.—Fisherman and his child. B.—What are the wild waves saying 1 9-—Oontance 10.—-Take me home. 11.—Mill wheel. 12.—Maid of Athens—Fantasia 13.—The Diver—Bass Song. 14.—-There's no one like mother feo me. 15.—John Peel. J6.—Zealandia. Posted to any part of New Zaaland, One Shilling and Threepence, jr-\ H. M. JONES. Boot Manufacturer and Importer. TyiLL open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, a Retail Branch [in East Street, Ashburton, in the premises lately occupied by Harry Friedlander, or Sale of HIGH CLASS BOOTS AND SHOES. S. ANDERSON, AHHfiUMITIOM. AMMUITITIOir. 42uns. Glims. <Uung. Powder. Shot;. Caps, Cartridges Cartridges. Q FORTSMEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stock*, *-2 Every Gun warranteed new from the factory.



W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTEBS. "Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Goal Company. AGENIS FDR -f Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Co's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece McKenzie's Furniture Renovator pianos: pianos!! piancs Edgar Buchanan, ORGANS! ORGANS!! OrtGANS VIOLINS 1 VIOLINS !! VIOLINS SENIOR SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY MUSIO! MUSIC!! MOSIO OF NEW ZEALAND, 'TjWERYBOPY should have a copy o TS T iU.in g to coach for Matriculation or X^ ' THE TRIAD' Univeisity Degree Examinations. MONTHLY MAGAZINE &^^3.^l_J^ Of Music, Science, and Art, TTJ EALTH TEA is recommended by the " HL medical faculty for people with DRESDEN PIAJ^O CO.. weak digestion, and as promoting appe tite. Henky Zander, Wholesale Agent SAUNDERS BUT DINGS. 2 34 HORACE^A. A BQm HOUSEHOLDERS _ — —* ALLANDALE COAL TO LET.-Dwelling-house of five COMPANY, LIMITED. rooms, centrally situated, comer of Cass _L_ "den^S ewelk etß> F°BSeS3i°n A SAVING 0F 25 PER CENT' ON gl ven next week. t BULLOCK YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES . ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Aeh . { burton, Agents for the county, who will Mrs A, 0, Claridge, h°u p&e" OBtomerß_^ IMgO •-" TEACHER OF The Allandale Coal la the best produced PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND on the Eastern seaboard. It is an SINGING. excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn- COX STEIET, ing with a fiame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. ASHBURTON ■ It Is both Chetp and Excellent. TERMS ON .PPHOATION. -^^ ASK your grocer for Health Tea, and COAL MERCHANT, when once yon try ife you will be satisfied with no other.—HßNßY Zandbb, ASHBURTON j Wholesale Agent. 8 48