THE LOAN AND MERCANTILE

London, November 13 Justice Sir E. Williams postponed judgment in the Loan and Mercantile case owing to the important questions i involved. t

A MADMAN IN A CATHEDRAL

London, November 14 A young man named Roddy became insane when praying in Dundalki Cathedral and stabbed a woman with a knife in a diost horrible manner. She was found lying in a pool of blood in the nave and in a very precarious condition. -:*-

TROOPS FOR HONG KONG

Calcutta. Novnmber 14 A battalion of the Kifle Brigade has been ordered from Calcutta to Hong Kong. -

MADAGASCAR.

Paris, November 14 « In a debate on Madagascar in the Chamber of Deputies, the Government I asserted that England recognised France's right to assume a protectorate over the whole island. It was impos sible for tha Powers to intervene, as France wis delendlngter own interests and honor. M. Hanotaux, Minister for Foreign Affairs, asked for a credit of £2,600,000 for the despatch of an expedition of 15,000 men to Madagascar, which it was intended to make a French colony, The army would march straight on the capital^and there was no prospect of foreign interference. This statement was received with applause. General Duchesse, it was stated, would have command.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

Melbourne, November 13 Professor Rentoul has been elected Moderator o! the Presbyterian As sembly. _______^______

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

Sydney, November 14 The Local Government Bill and the Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill, have been introduced in the Legislative Assembly. The latter merely provides the necessary machinery for collecting the tax without fixing the amount.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

Sydney, November 14 In the Legislative Assembly, a motion, tabled by Sir Henry Parkes, '• that it is desirable that parliament, without loss of time, resume considera tion of federation," was, after a long debate, carried by 55 to 10. The Premier is of opinion that the best ■way to deal with the subject is by the election of a convention by the people.

An Incident of the Indian Mutiny.

In the September number of the "English Illustrated" D3paty-surgeon general Paske supplies a missing link in the chain of the Mutiny. He re lates several incidents of the period betwf en Lord Canning's final accept ance of aid from Nepaul and the en gagements near Mandori and Chanda. We quote one episode of the period. Information reached the British that a formidale medley of fighting men, with four guna and several trained gunners, ■was marching down the main road from Oudb. "We determined," says Surgeon general Paske, "to take the bull by the horns, and test the mettle of our men in the face of well-served guns. A march of some ten miles brought us to a bend in the road and within view of the enemy, who were occupying a strong position on high ground, and, from the lay of their guns, evidently awaited an attack from the main road. As, however, We pushed through the crops towards their rear, they changed front and faced us —a movement anticipated by our com mandant, who intended to take due advantage of it. A flanking party was accordingly detached under a very promising young officer; but owing to the nature of the ground, it made too long a detour, and arrived on the scene too late to be of any service. Meanwhile, we moved leisurely within range, their guns opening the ball and ourspromptly returning the salute. It did not, how ever, take long to discover that in this artillery duel of two against four, most of the fun was on their side; and after having allowed ample time for our flanking party to put in an appearance, the order was given to storm the ememy's position. To our horror not a man stirred. After every form of argument, persuasion, and threat failed, it only remained for a few European officers to lead the way in the hope that the men might perchance follow. We tl'erefore set out at a brisk pace, the guns flashing in our faces, round shot hissing and tearing overhead, and bullets innumerable pitting along the earth all around. But the hazardous experiment was crowned with success; for ere long the whole force dashed past us with a mighty cry, faces stern and set, their muskets trailing in the left hand, while with the right they gripped their terrible knives. Many bit the dust, but at; last the kookeries got among the rebels, and every gunner iied at his post. To us those gunners undoubtedly owed their training, though they did not die in the Com pany's uniform; few other Asiatics could have handled their guns with *-uch effect; no others would have died for tnem.

THE ASHBCBTOn GUARDIAN: FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1894

Printed fend published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their eteair r-\rintmg office. Burnett Street Ashburtoa FRIDAY, November 16, 189*.



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovt>r 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallon! Dip- A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experienoe,. Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing »U other Poitonoiu Dips. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED" Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. WH'TPr ppTPF <In InQProved Iron 8) SOs per cwt. NOTE FRIGS —^ In Cageg of 10> lolb packetg ) qq b pßr One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A|f ont*— BLAOKBURNB ft (30, Ohrbtohuoh. pistbict AQBNTB-Maes and Co., Limited, Aahbturton and Btkaia.



W> H. COLLIER INVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OP THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the District. The Novelties on view and which Ladies are invited to inspect are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very Latest productions of the Millinery Art. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest WOOLLEN FABRICS, PRINTS, SILKS, DELAINES, PONGEES, SATEENS, Etc., Etc, A SPLENDID* SHOW OflNew Choice Goods in LACES, FABRIC AND Xl» GLOVES, RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLOUSES, HOISERY, SUNSHADES, FIOWERS, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOYS', CHILDREN'S AND GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Inspection Invited. THE "C~OIlVfill."



TO THE LADIES. ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure in intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS in every Department. IN MIIiIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS in all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED.



Wool." Wool Wool. CTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE Liberal CASH Advances On the ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or forjjshipment to London where we have Special facilities to conserve Our Clients interest HAYING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeala Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock streets, extra facility has been acquired for the display of all Olips. FRIEDLAOER BROS.



£10 10s Watches, reduced to £8 8s | £5 10s Watches, reduced to £B 15s j Eight Day Clocks to Strike, from 13s 6d Silver Watches from £1 5s I Very Strong SERVICEABLE WATCHES in SOLID NICKEL'Cases, REDUCED From 21s to 15s. A'very large and well-selected Stock of HIGH-CLASS DIAMOND, ENGAGE MENT, WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY OF ALL PRICES AT A TKFJIE\I)OUM REDUCTION OFF MARKED PRICES. SPERLING SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, HavingJaVEßY HEAVY STOCK of Watch and Clock Repairing Materials; ab present the PRICE of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS will be j GREATLY REDUCED. Watches Cleaned ... ... 5s 6d Mainsprings ... ... mtm 4 a 6d Clocks Repaired and Cleaned from 2s ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGUBES.



A BRILLIANT DJ SPLAY OF New Washing Fabrics. NewJLinenJEffects, New/Printed Nainsooks, New Mysore Zephyrs, New Pandora Cloths, New PrintedJPongees. New|Prints, New Cambrics, New Drills. New Muslins, New Sateens, New Galateas, Etc.,Pto. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCEED STKEET



MITCHELL & TIMER,



Dresses. Dresses. Dresses> r?YDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOB ?s 9b. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6b. I CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS A Showroom Full of Novelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS



AUCADE' HOIJSB. Spring Goods. Spring* Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing fcome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladieß', and Children's of ill descriptions. CfjOTltlirGL CliOTlllJra. CLOTHING*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, GOATS, VESTS, &c. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPjEJSCER and CO, A.ECADE HOUSE.



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTOK FOR GROCERIES, HARDWARE, HOLLOWARfi, BRUSH WABE, AND CROCKERY. VI7E HAVE JUST TO HAND A CONSIGNMENT OF 8.8.A. Sheep »lie- r», AND FINEST SELECTED TURKEY OIL STONES. CUTLERY and ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEAS, We have also a Large Stock of INDIAN, CHINA, and CEYLON TEAS. These Teas are especially selected for our trade, and the Quality we Guarantee to be Unsurpassed. They are all Pangent, Grippy, and Strong Liquoring, so that Customers wanting a Good Tea at a Low Price, we ask them, with confidence, to Give Us a Call. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR CASH. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is our Motto. SHEARMAN. B&O3, MARKET HOUSE-



Important Notice. I HAVE pleasure in intimating that I , have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be » saving to the public of SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mena', Youths', 'md Boys' Clothinpr, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected/and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keepiag with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockeryware, etc, on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin quishing business, and wi'l offrr the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual manner at Market Bates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LaWEIE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON.



ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of, GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully beg to draw the^attention of purchasers in search of STERLINGiVALUE. Barrett Bros, 9 107



Barrett Brothers, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BEG to notify that all business 'con nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by noutual consent, as from May 1. 1894.



Wakanui Mill, RE-OFENING. EDWIN ""~THOM AS "OEGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has REOPENED his Wakanui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where It was made, and several new machines added, so that flour second to none In the colony can now be produced. Mr James Cockbubn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the produce is secured. Grists left at Mr J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the Lowest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR. 9 183



PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, THEORY OF MUSIC AND HARMONY. Mrs W. Bowman Fox, Pupil of London Masters, With Certificates from Trinity College, London, WILL Commence Teaching the above at Saundbrs' Buildings, and at her residence. Trevorton, Ashburton, on October 16, and will be pleased to make arrangements with intending pupils as soon as possible. MRS FOX will teach on Two Evenings of the week for the convenience of those engaged during the day. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. Terms : Two Guineas per quartet, to commence from any date. Highest testimonials from forme pupil* 10 lr



WOOL. WOOL WOOL. lIT E beg to intimate to those of our Clients in this district who propose send ing their wool to Ohrletchurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on November 23,1894. The premises we h^ve taken are com ! modious, and well adapted for the proper display of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be no cartage or double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIEDLANDER BROS. N.B.—Please consign to, Messrs Wood Bros., Private Sidings Adtfington.—F.B



Public Notices. R. B. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, AROADE AGENT FOB WALTER A, WOOp, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited.



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic und a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for ludigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and lor Liver and Stomach compla its. £old in bottles Is l^d, 2a Od, and lie, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the w<»rld. A imple, Srfie, and certain remedy. ON£ V.ox of Clakke s B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and taiua in the Back. Guaranteed fiee from Mercuiy. Sold in Boxes 4a 61 each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland CouktiusDiitm Company, Lincolß.lKngland. NO more Indigeetion ; no more ner \ousnesa from indulging in too nines'l tea drinking, for those who drink Heaj/ib Tea One trial will convince yuu, Hepky 2«,yps», Authorise Agpnt.



A GREAT NATIONAL CRtSIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashbarton for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion abouc the vast sum of money that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OE Producer. 0, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show tbelr appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goodb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b tins 15a 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 6s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Caßh Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc., entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOR, THE OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



WALKEE'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. IMPORTANT 0 NOTICE.



OWING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. Ho remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Elleemere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest; Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended at the Metro politan Show at Christchurch



Mr Sleisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun ediin, writes:—l am acquainted with tbae nuisance more than any veterinary in tht Colony, having had great experience in America U S and practised my profession in Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac tion to the public that no veterinary in the colonies can produce testimonials of the cures effected as myself. I have had hunhreds under my treatment, the name whioh I gave to Mr R Watker, and every worse I treated reoovered when taken in time. Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore aretbe only proved guaranteed oure for the bots and shoud be given to ever; horse at once, whether he sho* s signs or not



Launeion, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine,-—Sir, I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my bone that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they alt looked bad, I drenohrd eight, following carefully the direc tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I c»n highly recommend it and would ndviae farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses diopping dead as I ba«i, I beli?ve it to be the oulf Bafe and ceitsiu cure for the suffering of horses James Lemon



Aebburton Forko, March 1, 1894 Mr J Heatluue. Sir—l *m very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He was ailing for soma days, his coat got very dry, the ekin tight, a running at tbe nose and a very bad cough ; and waa scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he would die. I heard a gocd deal about Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gava it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly after be got the last bottle he began to im prove and by tbe end of a week was able for



work hearty and well I bolieveit to be a medicine unequalled, and can recommend it with ail confidence to all horse owners, as the best horse remedy in the market. Edwabd Corbett Greenwood Farm, , Southbridge, August 2, 1892 " Mr Waiker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi. mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot - Fly-fly Bemedies; One of my beet horses be-1 same very bad; the skin tight, the eye life less and a bad color, ahd got low in oondition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Bemedies, and tn« treatment you pre scribed, and in a few days he was quite better, and now at bis work, hea:ty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You can use this as you please. Robert Thompson



Seaside Farm, Wakanui, Aprii 14, 1894 Mr Walker. Dear Sir,—l have great pleaeure in informing youths the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful Buooess. I had four horsea seriously ill on December last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try ycur mixture. The result was mar vellous, I strictly followed the directions given and iv a week the horses were out of danger end reoovering rapidly I drenched two more in February wiih the same result They all put on liaeh rapidly, and are now in prime order P. Stewart



Mr Cross, Burnham, got the Remedy for a horse Buffering last year; on reaching home he wab dead, Tbis season one took bad, also showing thfl symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well.



AGENTS FOR ASBBURTON—W Anderson & J Hesklwnk, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston



Important Announcement, /.\ —: Retiring from Business,:— ROBEET MUREAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, f IESIRES to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, that ho has decided to RETIRE from BUSINESS, and in order to more easily dispose of his Business has resolved to REDUCE his large and Costly Stock by SELLING>t a great sacrifice. The WHOLE of the STOCK, comprising OVER £3000 WORTH OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Will be offered AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED to the Ashbnrton public, many of the lines being reduced as much as 40 and 50 per cent.