for carrying stcek and also agricultural produce, lime, and manures, pointing out to them that such a course would materi ally increase the traffic on their lines." in the courie cf the discussion, Mr 0. Pharazyn, Wellington, said that having had experience as a director of the Wel lington Manawatu Railway Company he did not think it was possible to reduce the tariff as a whole, but the Commis sioners might, perhaps, make some modi fication. After an exhaustive discussion the motion was carried unanimously. A deputation waa appointed to wait on the Railway Commissioners and urge them to give effect to the resolution, and also bring under their notice the necessity for more conveniently arranged trucks for The Railway Commissioners having been communicated with in regard fco granting free passes on the railways for judges to shows, the secretary read their reply to the effect that the Commissioners could not see their way to grant the concession; as, if they did, other societies would demand the same privilege. After some discussion it was decided "That the Commissioners be again approached with a view to obtaining free passes over the lines to all judges attend ing the shows." NOXIOUS WEEDS. On the motion of Mr Wilson, Mana watu, It was decided— 1' That the Govern ment be asked to prepare a Bill dealing with the noxious weeds question, and that this Conference offers such suggestions as it deems desirable for the perfecting of such Bill." Mr ML Murphy, Ohristchurch, read an interesting paper on the subject, and a lengthy discussion on the whole question took place, it being eventually left to a committee to assist in drawing up the Bill, the draft to be sent to all Agricul tural and Pastoral Associations and local bodies in the colony. At 5.30 p.m. the Conference adjourned till 10 o'clock next morning. Mr J. D. Ritchie, Secretary for Agri culture, was present at the Conference as representative of the Department of Agriculture. Wbkeington, May 30. The Agricultural Conference approved of rules lor a New Zealand flock book. GRUB. The subject of grub ingraas and corn crops was discussed ab greac length. It was decided that, experiments be set on foot with a view to checking its ravages, and to ask Government to distribute in formation to prevent its spread, also to obtain the services of a first clasp entomo logist to devote all his time to examining insect pests. As regards rust; in grain the general opinion was that it was purely due to atmospheric conditions.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB'S WINTER MEETING.

The following nominations were received last night:— Maides Handicap (saddle):— Molly, Ma (pony), New Luce, Weewee, Hazelwood, Fan, Dagoberfc, Viv* l*te Peggy XI, Lady Camel, victoriall, Pip, Clifton, Queerfellow, Gille Riabfaach, Orphan, Caloola, Maid of Honour, Common, Elina, Moulton, Toby, Clinton, Peeress, Damper, King Cole, Orphan Boy, Fleethound, Red Rose, Weary Gleaner. _ Ashotbton Handicap.—Tekaro, Sheela wea late Lily, Victoria 11, Clifton, Barney o' Hea, Chancellor, Home Rule, Nilreb, Bide a-wee, Boston Gkl, Bilbah, Common, .Elina, Moulton, Clinton, Te Wanahau, Miss Poole, Madeline. Disteict Hasdioap.—Molly, Agar, tan, ifozelwood, Viva late Peggy 11, Max, Vic toria 11, Rocket, Deception, Orphan, Ciloola, Maid of Honour, Young Berlin, Peeress, Miss Poole, Madeline, Forester. Laghmok Handicap, — Iris, Norman, Buuoan Abdall&h, May, Clifton, B&rney o' Hea, M.M., Medjidie, Bide-a wee, Moulton. Novel Hammcap.--5.P.1)., Posteater, Dairymaid, Maid of Honor, Cadet, Fawn, Clinton, Forest Maid, Bertha (pony), For ester, B'leethound, Red Rose. Dash Handicap.-Agar, Norman, Duncan Abdallah, Tekaro, Sheelawee late Lily, "Vic toria, 11, Clifton, Commotion, Queerfellow, Belfast Girl, Barney o* Hea, Home Rule, Nilreb, Baston Girl. Bilbah, Young Berlin, Te Wanahau, Miss Poole, Wooloomoolco.

The Countess of Russell.

London, May 28 The Countess of Kussell is petition-i Ing for a renewal of conjugal rights. The defence to the application isj that she is not entitled to application, having been guilty of cruelty, owing to the charges she preferred against the Earl of being guilty of disgraceful offences. The case has been postponed for the present, his Honor advising that counsel for the defence should abandon the technical plea, as he would prefer to decide the case on its merits.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

Lomdok, May 29. la ths House of Commons Mr R. W. Hanbury, M.P.for Preston, moved to limit the estate duty to be paid on property owned in the colonies by per sons domiciled in Great Britain. Speaking to the motion, he considered ifc would be unwise to discourage colonists from holding land, and that the imposition of the proposed duties would tend to weaken the ties be tween the colonies and the Mother Country. The Chancellor said that to carry the motion would prevent nersonal property in Great Britain being sub ject to probate duty wherever the deceased was domiciled, and treating realty ia a similar manner. The motion was negatived. In the House of Commons to-day Sir B. Gray stated that the United States had not intimated its desire to retire from participation in the admin istration of Samoan affairs.

The Bullet.proof Cuirass.

jLooton, May 26. The London County Council threaten to prohibit practice tests of Herr DoWa bullet-proof cuirass taking place in mtisio halls, owing to the fact of a girl assistant having.been wounded. The military authorities are convinced of the strength of the cuirass. The Prince of Wales viewed the test made on an armour-clad horse. At the Alhamfora Music Hall two shots from a Lec»Metford rifle were fired at Herr Dowe, who was wearing his bullet-proof cuirass. Dowe passed through the ordeal without harm. He asks ■£2Qo > ooO t for his invention.

LABOR.

Bekbant3, May 29. The rouseabouts on stations out west have struck against the pastoralists' new agreement. The shearers are, consequently, unable to commence work, and it is feared that the trouble may lead to a general struggle. Received May 30, 11.10 a.m.) Sydney, May 30. _ 1 The bakers have begun a systematic canvass of the customers,of masters employing non-unionists, urging them to deal only with those employing unionists.

The Pursuit of Science.

Auckland Herald We know how the men, who, in early times, studied science and per formed experiments were dealt with. The Church of Rome in proceeding against Galileo and others had no in fcention of persecuting science. It was simply and sincerely anxious to pre serve the people from being deluded. From th© New Testament we can see that the persecutions against Christ aad the Apostles were because they taught strange doctrines, and led the people astray. If the spread of science and universal education cannot pre serve men from believing in enchant ment, then is popular education a I failure. It seems a Mighty poor thing ' that in this age, which is supposed to be enlightened above all previous ages, and when education is universal, we should still have to use the policeman to prevent the spread of popular de lusions, just as was done in what we contemptuously call the Bark Ages. One curious feature about all these de lusions is, that they are believed in, not by the most ignorant in society—if there are any whom it is permissible to call ignorant nowadays—but by a class who consider themselves acute and educated beyond the average, They are believed in, not by tha ab normally religious people, but by those who consider that they would be lower ing themselves^ intellectually if they confessed to a belief in any creed known as orthodox. Here now we have en chantments, spectres, spirits, communi cations from an unseen world, necro mancy, chiromancy, astrology, fakirism, Buddhism, theosophy, and many other things of the kind. If any one will attend a gathering of the disciples of any of these culfcs, he will find that those present are people who consider themselves far too enlightened to be lieve in the teachings of the Bible. A German physician, Dr Max Nbrdan, has lately published a book in which he deals with the evil symptoms of the age, and this work seems to be attract ing attention in England. The title of the book is "Degeneracy." The dis content and sense of failure in /nodern life is attributed to the inconsistency which exists in every department be tween the customs we have inherited and the scientific views that are deemed to be alone admis sible in a reasonable being. Nordan then examines all our tenden cies. Our fashions are diseased imita tions of other periods; our furniture is mere copying of something; our religion is a stage property, used as such by authors, while Sarah Bern hardt personates the Virgia. Our literature is effete; our painting and music are unnatural and shams,, Degeneration tends to atavism, or re lapse to barbaric states of feeling which have been lost. As a result of our de generacy we have a great growth of insanity, ending in suicide. While the average duration of life has gone up, the period when men begin to age has gone down close to early manhood. Grey hair is not now an accompani ment of advanced years; it implies simply nervous exhaustion. With this degeneracy, the sense of right and wroDg become lacking. If God be taken from man, then to idols, witches, and the like he will have recourse, huddling up a deity out of rags and! stage properties rather than live alone in the universe. Dr. Jordan seems to think that the study of science is the cure for the unwholesome state into which we have got. That is some what doubtful, considering how conspicuous a failure universal educa tion has been in the suppres sion of superstition in its grossest form. To a great extent the de generacy of the age, its sickliness in everything, its want of sturdy moral fibre, has been caused by the growth and the life of great cities.

The Bullet-Proof Coat.

EXTRAORDINARY SHOOTING SKILL.

Leeds "Mercury," Apri121,1894. The Berlin papers announce that, in spite of the prohibition of the police, some experiments were made yesterday within closed doors with the coat in vented by the tailor, Herr Dowe, which he claims to be bullet-proof. In presence of a number of persons invited to witness the experiments, a bullet was first fired from the magazine rifle no** 1 in use in the German Army at a block of oak, which it pierced. Herr T)owe then, dressed in his coat, had himself fired at. The bullet remained embedded in the coat. An eye-witness describes the moment as an awful one for the onlookers, who involuntarily closed their eyes. Herr Dowe, how ever, smiled, saying, " I feel nothing." A second shot was fired at his heart, happily with the same effect. The excit ing spectacle ended with quick firing ata horsecovered with thisbullet-proof cloth. The animal went on eating, and only | started now and then at the report. Before Herr Dowe's experiments two expert shots who give performances 1 in the Wintergarten here, gave some terrifying examples of their skill. According to a repsrt appearing in some of the papers, one of them screwed a rifle fast, and pointed it at an egg suspended about forty paces off. He then went and placed his head under the egg and made the rifle go off by firing at the trigger with another rifle which he held in his hand. The same man was then placed lin a wooden frame which fitted close to his body, the edges being hung with plaster eggs. His companion then fired with a magazine rifle at the eggs which hung close to his eyes, cheeks, etc. Finally he shot an egg off the other's head at a distance of a hundred paces, and then two eggs at the same i time with two revolvers,

THE CONDEMNED BURGLARS.

(Received May 30, 1110 a.m.) ! ►Sydney, May 30. i Very strong feeling is evinced over the approaching execution of the bur glars. The matter was brought up in the House last night, but owing to the prisoners appealing to the Privy Gouu cil action was withheld till the Execu tive has decided what course to adopt. Montgomery displays great nerve, but Williams is completely unstrung. A woman writing to the press, offers her self to be hung instead of the men if the Government is thirsting for blood.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

FEE PKESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received May 30, 11.10 a.m.)

THE ROYAL VISIT.

London, May 29. The Agents-General have received no intimation respecting the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the colonies beyond the answer in January last.

AUSTRALIAN.

FORGING BANK NOTES.

Melbourne, May 30. Two men have been arrested on a charge of forging Commercial Bank notes.

CHEAP MONEY.

In connection with the Credit Fonder system, Government propose to issue £10 bonds to the public, bearing interest at four percent. These bonds will be allowed to pass from hand to hand like bank notes. The amount of j loans to farmers is not to exceed the amount received from the sale of these bonds.

(Recetv«d May 30, 12.5 p.m.)

THE VICTORIAN TARIFF.

Melbourne, May 30. The Tariff Board by a narrow majority recommended the retention of the duty on cattle, sheep, and pigs, and abolished the horse duty.

" THE PLAGUE."

Thursday Island, May 30. The officers of the British India Company's s.s. Ohingtu report that a disease vaguely called " the plague" was raging at Hong Kong when the vessel left, and hundreds of colored people were dying daily. One of the crew of the Ohingtu died after leaving, but the doctor was unable to diagnosis the disease. The vessel proceeded south in quarantine.

THifi Abflßtißioa GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1894,



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I Entertainments. ~~ A.R.V. A Social AND €*»Jl]!Vl> MIMTAIOf UISK'I.A.ir WILL BE BELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, OK WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1894. Danc'ng to commence at 8 o'clock. Double tickets, 2a 6d ; extra ladies, la. Putolie Notices. ASHBURTON WESLEY AN OHOEAL SOCIETY. THE CHORAL CONCERT advertised to take place TO-NIGHT, May 30, is POSTPONED till FRIDAY, June 1. Rehearsal on Thursday, at 7 30 p.m. WILL. G. MURRAY, 5 231 Hon. Secretary. , IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, ~" Dit Claske's Caebolized Wheat Protector BLAS BEEN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDETIATING SUCCESS II 1 has been amply proved by the Testimonials o* thousands of che Firah Practical Agriculturists in England, as well ha ■by dozans of Farmers in the Aehburton District, that this Preparation materially assists the Germination of the Seed, causing th» young Plant to come up much sooner, and Etrow more vigorously, protects it to i maturity from the rav&ges of the Slug, Gkub, and Wieewoem, adds firmness to the Straw to support tha Ear. Seed dressed with this Preparation may remain for any length of time without sustaining injury, and invariably ! PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, and of greater value than that grown from seed dressed with other Preparations. Testimonials can be seen at my office. HENRY ZANDER, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUNTY. 5t16



Assigned JEstate OF Robert Aleorn, OF ASHBURTOK, DRAPER & STOREKEEPER, cpENDERS for the Stock-in-Trode, •*- Goodwill, Fittings, etc ,in the above Estate will be received at the offices of Cook and Gray, Accountants, Hereford Street, Ohristchurcli, till JHQON of WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894. The Stock is well assorted and in good condition. The Business is one of the Largest in the District and doing a profi table Turnover. SEPARATE TENDERS will be re ceivpd for each Department), or for the whole as a going concern. Stock consists as under: — Drapery, Clothing, Mercery, etc £1450 6 9 Boots 401 12 11 Grocery ... 455 8 2 Ironmongery 305 9 4 Crockery aud Glass ... 279 5 5 Fittings, etc 64 7 0 Horses and Carts 69 9 6 More or Lean ... £3025 19 1 The Vendors can arrange for the suc cessful Tenderer to secure the Premises at a Reasonable Rent. Stock Sheets and Conditions of Sale on the Premises, Ashburtou, and at Messrs Sargood, Son, and I Ewen ... ... Dunedin Messrs Cook and Gray ... Christchurch Messrs Cook and Gray ... Wellington Messrs Cook and Gray ... Auckland Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. T. A. BULLICK *l S. HARDIiY I Trustees. S. H. GRAVES J Christohurch, May 22, 1894. 5 233



NO more Indigestion j no more ner vousness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Heaith Tea One trial will convince you. Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. The opening meeting of the Ashburton Presbyterian Church Band of Hope was held in the church on the evening of Monday week, Rev G B. laglis presided. Readings, recitations, and dialogues were given by members and friendd. Addresses were given by the Chairman and Mr W. Craighead. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the Chairman, on behalf of the teachers of the Sunday School, presenting Mr Andrew Orr with three volumes of the ' History of Protestantism' and two volumes of • Banyan's Characters' as a slight token of their appreciation of his sec vices as Super intendent of the Sunday School. Mr Orr thanked the teachers for their present, and said he was always willing to do what h* could to further the interest of the Sunday School, Annie Morria, a'widow, was charged at the Christchurch S M. Court with failing to register her house while having under her care, as nurse, a child under tv> o years old for whom shewasreoeivingpayment. She pleaded ignorance of the provisions of the Act, and on her promising to register at once the case was adjourned to give her an opportunity. THE PREMIER TEAT" OF THE WORLD, ~ Richest and loveliest flavour. Store economical than any other kinS. Becommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. promotes digestion—strengthens the con stitution; It's numerous competitors ara falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, Is 6d and 2s per lb. Ask your Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Aggnt.



Bankruptcy Notices. | V IN BANKRUPTCY] ~~~~~ | In the District Courb of Aehburton being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Aahburton. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and in the bankruptcy of Daniel Buckley, of Kyle, Farmer. NOTICE is hereby given that Daniel Buckiky, of Kyle, Farmer, has this day been adjudicated » bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the District OourthoUße, Ashburton, on WEDJSES DAY, June 6, 1894, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 30th day of May, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. . R. M. Guthbektson, Solicitor, 5 2§7



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Sporting. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. TO BE HELD on the TINWALD RACECOURSE, TinwaM, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894. pjtocmAuiiri:. I.lsp.m.—Maiden Handicap (addle) of 15 Bove. Nomination 7s 63, acceptance 7a 6d. One mile and a half. 2 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys ; Jsecond horse to receive 3 soys from the" stakes. Nomination 12a 6d, acceptance 12s 6d. Two miles. 2.45 p m.—Distbict Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7a 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. Two miles. 3.30 p.m.—Lagmhor Handicap (harness) of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 103, accept ance 103. Two miles. 4.10 p.m.—NovEii Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 15s. One mile and a half. 4.45 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. One mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the necessary amount in Cash, by 10 p.m. on TUESDAY, May 29, 1894, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared June 2,1894. ' Acceptances will close at the aame hour n,M place on FRIDAY, June 8, 1894. All Races to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Rules. fire per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The District Race shall be confined to horses the lona fide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to May 1, 1894 DAVID ZANDER, 5 124 Secretary. E, G. Staveley, In conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd. TO THE ASHBURTON COUNTRY SETTLERS. MR E. G. STAVELEY (in conjunction with the National Mortgage and Ageaey Company of N.Z., Limited) has the pleasure to announce co friends and clients that he has decided to extend operations, and will regularly attend ASHBURTON AND TINWALD SALE YARDS, CONDUCT CLEARING SALES WHEN REQUIRED, MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON WOOL CLIPS, AndJCarry on A GENERAL STOCK AND STATION AGENCY BUSINESS In all its Branches. Ujr JEdwa:^" Haundsrs Has been appointed LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE And all Business entrusted to him WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. Being well known throughout the die? tricb, Mr Saunders 1 many friends will no doubt Bhow their practical appreciation of this arrangement. Sales each TUESDAY at Ashburton and Tinwald alternately. K. G. STAVELEY, In conjunction with the National Mor.^ge & Agency Company of N.Z, Ltd.)



Fnedlander Jbros. GREAT UNRESERVED CLEARING SALE At Nelma, ABOUT FIVE MILES BELOW OHERTSEY. MESSRS FRIEDLaKDER BROS, are favored with instructions from A. M. Clark, Esq., to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION At the Homestead, abouc two miles from Pendarves School, ON FBIDAY, JUNE 8, 1894, At 12,30 Midday, the whole of the SHEEP, LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, FURNITURE, &c, as follows :— Two-tooth Half bred and uOU Three-quarterbred EWES, in lamb to Romney Marsh rams **if\f\ Four'tooth Half bred and tXJXJ Three-quarterbred EWES, /♦AA Six-tooth Half and Three- OUU quarterbred EWES QQA Eight-tooth Half and Three• quarterbred EWES All in lamb to selected Border Leicester Rams. 1 AA A Half bred Two-tooths MIXED i>QA A Halfbred Two-tooths MIXED »OUU SEXES, iv very forward condition I"**' AA* Half and Three-quarterbred I PV .HOGGETS A "1 Border Leicester and Rom- A ney Marsh RAMS /vJvf i- purchasers. ALSO, fche whole of the working Plant, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, and Sundries, As Mr Clark's tenancy of Selma expires on the above date the whole of the Sheep, Stock, and Plant are for absolute sale; and his reputation as a judge and breeder of Sheep is so well known as to render any remarks of ours as to their quality superfluous. Intending purchasers may be assured that they will find them a first class lot. A CONVEYANCE will leave Ashbur fcon on arrival of the 10.45 train f om Ohristchiirch, in which seats will be reserved for buyers, on application to the Auctioneers. Luncheon at 12, Sale at 12.30 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5J202 Auctioneer. y— ——i, , ' mi nig ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, A PPLICATIONS are invited for the ■£*• Post of Custodian of the Ashburton Domain. Salary £78 per annum with free house and firewood. Schedule of Duties may be seen ab the Town Clerk's Office, where applications by letter with references or testimonials will be received till 4 p.m., on MONDAY, June 4, prox. CHAS, E, FOOKS, Secretary to Board. Ashburton, May 28, 1804. 5 216



Public Notices t . ~LOCK AT THIS FURTHER REDUCTIONS | /*\WIFOJ to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY Money, we hare 1 decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK or GROCERIES, GLASSWARE, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF OOST and a glance at the f oliowing^quocations which are for OASH ONLY frill assure Customers that; we mean whab we say:— Best White Sugar, 2f d Split Peas, lfd per lb Bago and Tapioca, Ifd per lb Kew Currants, 3|d Best Japan Nice, 2Jd Plaid Vestas, 4Jd per doz Heave's Food, lid per tin Corn Hour, 3J.d per lb • ardines, quarters, 4^d, halves, 8d "Vinegar, English, 5d bottle, Is 6d per gallon Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4}d Cream of Tartar, Is 2d perlb Whitning Id lb—l2lbs lOd Electric Candles 5Jd — 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d Washing Soda, Id perlb Potosi Silver Tea Spoons 5s 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 JOHN OllB&Co., HARD WAKE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



HENRY ZANDER. Revolution in Prices, FOR $fixict Cash Only, until further notice :— White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine "White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If & per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 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 perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Washing Soda I2lbs for Is Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Neave's Food lid tin Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case i Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4£d 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 round, the CASH is wanted. * WINES & SPIRITS, ALES k STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money in Ashburton and who hare a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AH goods delivered. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Society Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



Business Not:ees. LOOK! Oatmeal, Oatmeal. JTUfcT AERIVED— 2 tons of the best Moir's o%ttne»l, to be Electric Candles 5i \ per lb—lEib for Hi cleared at 2s 6d per 251b I ft-z 3d 100 doßen tins Sheep Tongues, 10£ d per Vinegar, Is 0d per gallon tin Brown's Corn Flour, 3jd per lb Croam of Tartar, la 21 per ib JNeare's Food, lid per tin 2 tons Sago, Tapioca, and Split Peas, Finest Crystal Sugar 2fd perlb l|d per lb-71b Is New Currants, (best cleaned; 3f4 per Ik Best Japan Bice 2|d per lb- 51b for 1* EUme Kaisina 4|d per lb Finest Pearl Barley 2*d per lb—Bibs Essence of Coffee, 7sd per bottle , for Is Wax Vestas 4Ad per doz-12 pacfceta Fine Salt 6s per cwt bag fur4s4d Washing Soda Id per lb Bryant's and May's Safetys 7sd per doaen Whitnicg Id per lb—l2lb for 10A Kerosene, 160 test water white, o£p« 2oz bottle essence of Lemon Almads tin—l2fl per case, and Vanilla 6p per bottle —•»' —REMEMBBR- PATRONISE THE ONE WHO B^OUGRT DOWN THE PRICES. ALL GOODS DELIVERED. FLETCHER BROS. »€ASH SUPPLY STOBES, 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. ri AVING aken over the Stock of MB J. NICHOLAS, Bootmaker, and also received a large consignmentjfrom a Wholesale Firm in Chiistchuroh for Cash, I'intend to hold a MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, *EOR ONE MONTH ONLY. It ORDER TOTKEDUCE THE COMBINED STOCKS, WE INTEND TO SELL AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. SALE COMMENCES ON SATURDAY, MAY 12. Terms [GASH During Sale. S.--ANDEBSON, j BOOT IMPORTER, EASTj STREET ASHBURTON



lui|>oits&Bif z^iitiouocemeai. TtHiS Undersigned has THIS DAY Disposed of his Business to MX S. ANDEKSON, and has assumed" the Management of the lattex's Ashburton Branch. WHILE THANKING HIS NUMEROUS FRIfeND? AND FOR PAST SUPPORT HE WOUL» SOLICIT A CONTINUANCR OV THE SAME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF-WHICH HE HAyS NOW TAKEN CHARGE. The Undersigned would also request a PROMPT SETTLEMENT of all OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS REPAIRS and ORDKES ATTENDED TO AS USUAL J. NICHOLAS, KOOTMAKER



EBDUCTIONS.' EEDFGTIOM SHORT FIREW(OOD. SHORT FIREWOOD. 25s per Cord, Deliyered. KEEP YOUR HEARTHB WARM, W. H. COLLINS & CO. 'Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENTS 13R < Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece McKen ie s Furniture Renovator



n. M, Jones, OOOKS, Stationery and Fancy Good?, ■-* a Large and Well Asserted Stock oft hand. Leather goods, Electroplate, Glass and Chinaware. PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS. ORGANS. ORGANS. ORGANS. Best makes and values in the Market to select from. Aj?ent for Milner and Thompson. Easy Terms. STAR CYCLES. Hmnber Star Cycles, Roadsters and Racfra, are tho Best in the markeb. Built to your order, best workmanship and material guaranteed. Ea-y terms of payment. Agent for Adams, Ourties, and Co. H- M JONES- S2IC A BOON 10 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL iGOMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 26 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES TCLLIOIT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton; Agent for the county, wfto will supply Customers in largoj or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is nn excellent Stoarn Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn* teg w.th a flame, does not sparkle, and .eaves a white ash. It is both Cheip and Excellent*. JAMES ILLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON DOLLAiT CIGARETTES-Jtiqost Amex* 1 ican Tobacco,— Henby Zakdkb, Wholetil 1 agent



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAR MONY, Etc. MISS MABEL BELL will resume tewshing, WEDNESDAY, May 23, at the School of Music, Ashburton. Hours, 11 a.m, to 5.30 p.m. A claw for singing will be formed be tween the hours of 4 and sp. m. 5 176 ALTORD JfiSTATB. QPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot £•* over^ the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from E.W. HANMER, c/o MESSRS MILES & Co., I imhbp, Aehburton, or from E. HERRING, 5 197 Alford House. CHEAP CASH SALE. HAVING just taken Stock, and finding | it too largain some linps, | . Hi. Si. CARSOM ' will held & CHEAP CASH SALE | in Tancred street. Now is your opportunity tc obtain Groceries, Crockery, Holloware, Brush ware, Stationery, etc., etc., AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Oar reputation for selling the Beat Teas in Ashburton will be maintained. Every description of Produce taken inExchange. The Business will be under tho Manage ment of MR A. CARSON, (formerly with Mr Robert Alcwn) and will be carried on aa ca & co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, "« Tancred Street, 5 188 I" ATEST Telegram.—Tho Governor of •" Victoria has ordered that none but Heamh Tea shall be used in Government House. TO LET—Cottage centrally situated in Burnett street. ,' T. BIsLLOCK^ TO LET — Dwelling-h»ni«e~orFiTO Rooms, well eifcuated, Allenton, not far from^the Woollen factory. Apply to T. BULLOCK. '