THE PLAGUE.

Hosg Kono, June 14. Eighty-six persons died of the plague on Tuesday, English soldiers are now being affected. (Received Jane 15,12.40 p.ra,) Hongkong, June 14. The Chinese residents threaten that if the China quarter of Hongkong w destroyed on account of the plague the British settlement in Canton will be fired. ■ -

The Canadian Conference

(Received June 15, 12 40 p.m) London, June 14. Lord Jersey's mission to the Cana dian Conference is simply to report as to the tone of the various d^cussxons and he will be unable to bmd the Government. .._

The Estate Duties.

(Received June 15,12 40 p.m.) London, June 14. Sir William Vernon Harcourt has asked for a personal conference with th« Agents-General on the queition of the death duties.

Revolt in Sicily Feared

London, June 14. The " Daily Telegraph's " correspon dent says that there is danger o! a revolt in Sicily. The people are desti tute, and women and children at tercara are eating hay and grass.

The Transvaal.

Capetown, June 14, The insurgent chief Malabach has fled to the Limpopo river, and the Boers are advancing.

MOROCCO.

London, June 14. The British Government has sent a warship to Morocco. Pakm, June 14. The French declare Abdul Aziz owed his proclamation as Sultan of Morocco to English influence. The "Journal dcs Debats" thinks that a rising against the new Sultan among the hill tribes of Morocco may be expected.

IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

London, June 14. Several of the Lords and members of the House of Commons are signing a memorial urging the Government to decline to subsidise the Canadian Aus tralian steamers and the Pacific cable unless the colonies share in the cost of the Imperial navy. The Imperial Federation Defence Committee is asking the Government to invite the delegates to the Ottawa Conference to declare that the colonies are willing to share in the cost of the navy. ________«»_

A Remarkable Speech.

.London, June 14 The x>uke of Pevonshire in a remark able speech implied that the demo cratic Budget would compel the lajjd owners lo make great changes in their expenditure and close the great country houses like his own seat at Chatsworth. He contended that owing to the inevitable demands of demo cratic finance-heirs to estates would eventually be required to pay duties amounting to tea or twelve years' in come. ■ _

UNIFICATION.

Syenbt, June 14. Sir O. R. Dibbs' letter to Sir J. Patterson containing the details of his unification scheme has been published. He proposes one Viceroy for the two colonies, one Parliament with two chambers, and one tariff and *xcise, joint debt, railway management, land revenue, land law, defence, and postal and telegraphic administration. The Provincial governments are to have wide local powers. The surplus re venue of the supreme government \» to be apportioned to the provinces partly on a population basis and partly on an occupied mileage area basis. Certain departments of the public service are to be removed from political influence and have their headquarters, some in Sydney and some in 'Melbourne. One high commissioners' establishment in London is suggested, and one Supreme Court. The title of federation is to be the united colonies until the others should come in when it should be dominion of Australia or united Aus tralia under a commonwealth Bill drafted by a federation convention. An additional charge of £1,325,000 per annum would have been involved, but an effective unity, on the other hand could save the two colonies at least £1,440,000 by reduced interest on the debt, gain in railway adminis tration, and savings in other ways. (Reoeived June 16, 11.5 a.m.) Sydney, June 15. The " Sydney Morning Herald" says Sir G. E. Libbs' unification scheme will never be anything more than a dream. The whole scheme is a visionary one\ and it would be a waste of time to criticise the details. The " Daily Telegraph " looks upon the scheme as the practical annexation of Victoria. Its two distinctive features are orginality and audacity original because no federationist other than Sir G. R Dibbs would dream of confusing unification with federation ; and audacious because of its proposal to sweep two colonies out of existence and create a new one.

Some Prison Curiosities.

A writer in the "Argus" has been handling the casts (taken after death) of the heads of the criminals who have been hanged in Melbourne gaol since January 20, 1842, when the roll opened with two aboriginals. Each cast had a story con nected with it. Here in close company are two faces that may be taKen for contrast —the one clear cut, and save in that the forehead recedes too sharply not at all a bad head The other is larger altogether, and of a rugged type—that of a man who had led a wild life and knocked much about the , world. And as unlike as the heads were the men who owned them. To look at themjou would say that the first man went to his doom placidly, that the last had fought against fate or justice to the end. Herein lies the contradiction. The first head—the clean cat cne -Is that of Frederick Bayley Deeming, in life a mur derer of his own infants, facing death a cringing coward, who had to be carried to the scaffold and was almost dead with fright before the hangman did his duty. The other—the long, rugged, perturbed face—is that of Freaiand Mor jII, a sailor who killei a shipmate in a quarrel. Those who saw him die realised that they had witnessed, the death of a murderer it may be, but em' hatically the end of a brave man. He was the coolest, calmest man in the prison as he walked to the drop, and when asked whether he wished to aay anything, answered in a tone which was unmiscakeably cool courage and not desperate braggadocio, "Well, gentlemen, .you will see how an American can die." ' Colston was another man who, in prison j language, "died well"—that is, thanking those about him qufetly and earnestly for their kindness to him in his last days. The placidity and apathy of young Kncx's death was and is still, a mystery to those who saw it Mis Knorr had worked her self into a condition of to-called religious hysteria, which, so m<ich like the religion of 'he penitents" form in the Salvation Army Barracks, would, in the opinion of those who saw and heard it, have lasted just as long*and no longer than the fear of impending death or of a material hell The cast of Ned Kelly, the bushranger, is the exact opposite of what those who saw i him on the morning after the fight at I Glenrowan whould have * xpected. Then the face— a bit drawn, cf course, by the i suspense, anxiety, and the pain of his wounds—seemed a long, narrow one, a delusiqn helped by the long beaid. | Shaven and reproduced in plaster, it is distinctly a bullet head, short, full in the face, resolute, and with a no iceable width across the temples. An anecdote is told in regard to the stones marking the place of burial. They begin down near the gate, and are creep ■ ing up hill. On the opposite side of the yard the letters " E.K" are alone. Pur posely or by chance this distinction is given to the most daring and destiuctive of Victorian bushrangers. There is no sign of a grave anywhere. In lact it is a road covered with metal sweepings, and every cart that enters the gaol yard passes over scores of buried murderers. Above the most odious and cowardly of criminals, the letters first cut were "A. W." for Albert "Williams, When he became universally known as Deeming, a gaol mason was told to cut a " D " under neath, and had cut the same letter be neata several other inscriptions before they noticed what he was about. " What are you doing 'I' asked the warder in surprise. " Why these are all dead too," was the simple soul's reply.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Sisborse, June 14 In the Validation Court it was announced that all parties in the Pare mata case had agreed to settlement on the linea suggested by the Judge, viz: — That the mortgage to the Bank, which expires within three years, shall stand good and receivers shall be appointed, under the direct control of the Court, to administer the estate for the natives and pay off the amount of the mortgage. GBByMOUiH, June 14. Mr A. R. Guinness was presented with a testimonial and a parse containing 100 sovereigns, before leaving for Parliament. About sixty leading townsmen were pre sent- The Mayor, who was in the chair, made the presentation in a eulogistic speech. Mr Guinness suitably replied. Oamaku, June 14. The house of a farmer, at Waitaki South, was broken into the other day, in the absence of the proprietor, and a gold watch and a sum of money were stolen. The police, from a description, arrested a man at Hampden to-night. The watch had been sold in Oamaru. Dunedin. Jane 14. The High School Board of Governors today decided to ask the Government to allow the Inspector-General to in«pect their schools, and to ask the North Canterbury Board to grant the services of Mr L. B Wood, one of their inspectors, to assist the Eev. Habeas. There are this session 465 students attending seventeen technical classes.

SUPREME COURT.

Invekcargill, June 14. At the Supreme Court, John McKech nie charged with perjury was acquitted. Michaai "Naylon was charged with rapfi on his step-daughter, aged thirteen. The child when pub in the box said that she did not remember anything. His Honor and counsel tried to get evidence from her unavaillngly. and *n a djournment was made for an hour. On resuming she <vas still as obstinate, and by direction of his Honor the jury found accused not guilty. Mr Justice Denniston remarked upon the necessity for relegating witnesses of tender years into the custody of those who were not relations and where they would not be open to influences that it might not bo easy for tham to resist. A second indictment charging Naylon with oarnally knowing the girl was adjourned till Mon day to enable the Crown Prosecutor to communicate with the Attorney-General. Farquar McKenzie, of Cromorfcy, Pre servation Inlet, was fined £25 for libelling one Sherlock, a hofcelkeeper there, by writing a letter which he got another man to sign, alleging that Sherlock was in illegal possession of a watch belonging to the signator, who denied that he had written or instigated the letter, which was sent to the police. Mr Justice Dennistor made a mandamus by consent, ordering the Invercargill Licensing Committee to hear and de termine the application of P. A. Patchett for a license for the Stag's Heid hotel.

COMMERCIAL.

Lospon, June 13. The quantity cf wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom ia 3,640,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,550,000 quarters. A trial shipment of Indian butter realised 104s. New Zealand Trust and Loan Com pany's five per cents are at £25 London, June 14 The National Mortgage and Agen-y Company of N e w Z aland declare an in terim dividend af 2| per cent.

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(Received June 15, 10 3"> a.m.) THE VICTOR lAN TARIFF BOARD. Melbourne. June 15. < The report of the Tariff" Board has been presented to the Governor. Evidence taken by the Roard indicates a general feeling in favor of inter colonial freetrade, and the Board suggests that an invitation be sent to the Government, each colony to join Victoria in establishing a Customs Union.

(Received June 15, 11.6 a.m.)

STUD SHEEP SALES.

Sydney, June 15, The stud sheep sales which opened on July 2, will be the largest ever heid in Sydney, the entries being three times greater than the average of four years.

FEARFUL MARINE DISASTER.

(Received June 15, 12.40 p.m.) London, June 14 A fearful marine disaster is reported from Westport,, County Mayo, Ireland. A passenger steamer capsized, and sixty of those on board were drowned, in full view of crowds of spectators who were unable to render any assist ance.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PKESS ASSOCIATION

MiNgruidecfc Men. Wellington, June 15. Twenty-ssven compositors arrived by the steamer Tasmania from Australia. UTot to be Franked. Replying to a request from the Trades Council that all letters in connection with the proposed labor parliament pass through the post free, the Postmaster- General states that the concession could not be granted, 1 as the system of franking letters and telegrams is to be abolished. The new system is not yefc determined on. Xlie " Cto«eit'f »rive." The construction of the "Queen's Drive," which will provide work lor the unemployed, begins on Monday. The wages will ba from 3s to on per day, according to capability for work. ]>iiuii)i!te«l. The jury in the case of Thomas W. W. Twist, charged with forging and utter ing a cheque, have been unable to agree, and were discharged. As this was the second disagreement in the case, the Crown Prosecutor intimated • that he would not proceed further with the charge and accused was liberated.

The Victorian and New South Wales Railways.

(Received June 15, 10.45 a.ra.)_ Sydney, June 15. Returns prepared by the Railway Commissioners show that the Victoria Bail way Commissioners have reduced the rates, ranging from 20 to as much as 60 per cent in order to capture the carriage of the New South Wales ( border clip. It is estimated that 25,000 bales of the wool grown in this colony are carried to the Victoria seaboard annually. Melbourne. .Tuno 15. The Railway Commissioners have received a letter from the New South Wales Commissioners in which the latter state that it is their desire to secure the readjustment of rates on strictly commercial princi ples without political interference. The Victorian Commissioners h&,ve replied expressing their -willing ness to abolish preferential rates and charge mileage if New South Wales do the same. It is unlikely that the latter colony will agree xo this, as it would be all in favor of Victoria, owing to the proximity of the Riverina district to Melbourne.

Tflß ASHBUKTO* OTABDIAN; FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1894



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Public Notices ..El TUNG in connection with A*-lv O burtou Trotting Club's Mteting will take place at Cenfcial Hotel, between 8 and 9 p.m TOMORROW, Eaturd y, 15th mat. DAVID Z\NDER, 6 88 Secretary. NOTICE A 13 YOKE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winchmore Estate will be PROSECUTED. 4212 ROBT. W. H VtiT. ASHBURTON HO3PITAL~BOARD. WANTED for the Bospital, three dozen well grown pullets, not for killing purposes. Offers will be received at thb County Council Offices up to TUESDAY, 19th mat., at 4 p.m. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. June 12, 1894. « 81 UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. TO be sold by Public Auction on MONDAY, the 18th day of June, at Mr Peter Good's farm, about three miles from the Hinds railway station, if not previously settled :— 4 Draught Horses, 7 Collars, 7 pair Hames, 5 pair Blinkers, 1 Entire, 2 Hacks, 2 Foals, 1 Cow, 1 Bull, 1 movable Whai c, 1 double-furrow Plough, ewinglft trees, blocks and chains, 1 Bingle-furroW Plough, block and chains, 4 farm drays and frames, 2 Scoops, 10 Hurdles, 2 sets of Shaft Harness, 1 Trap and Harness, 2 sets of Leading ChaLis, 7 Pigs, 1 iron Drag, 3 Ladders. A. M. PEARSON, ' Bailift, 6 87 Sale at 12 o'clock sharp, BIRD Seed, 21b bags, 81 ; Essence of Lemon, 6d ; Cochineal, Gd; Tinned Fruits, Is; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3sd bar. CARSON A CO,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 50lb, 3s 10£ d ; Corn Flour, 3|d ; Currant*, 3|d. The Best Tea in Ashburton 2s 4d per lb- CARSON AND CO. Flower Pots, la 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from ls;Gorse Knivesfcom 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s 6d dcz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 103 to 20s. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Egg?, Beeswax, Chickwheafc, Onions, etc. CAIt?ON & CO., OPPOSITE UNION BANK. g7m7brooke BEGS TO NOTIFY to his numerous Country Customers that in future ho will attend at hia late Shop, "THE DISPENSARY," EVERY SATURDAY AETERNOON from 3 to 4. 0. M. BROOKE solicits the Patronage of former Customers for his Successor, Mrs Priclmrd. Prescriptions Accurately Prepared. Horse and Cattle Medicines, Patent Medicines and Sundries at Christchurch prices, and every attention given by her new Manager, MR F. E. WHITE, Registered Chemist, igent for Brooke's Soluble Arsen c Powder. The best-, tried remedy tv Foot Rot In Sheep. Price 4d per 1b "Tanterns and slides. 50 SLIDES LOANED FOR 3s ALL the best of the New Sets introduced ss published ; Largest Stock and safest Circulation in the world ; Hires donble them, selves every Season ; can be sent free both ways, at our risk, (or 6s 3d. MPKOVED PRAESTANTIA U 4g COM PLETE. Ministers and Schools supplied on our Monthly Instalments Syßtem. Our Improved ' PRAESTANTIA LANTERN ia admitted by all who have tried it the best Oil Lantern ever seen. Marvellously Improved this Season. Worth 20 per cent more; price remains the same, £4 43 Hundreds of Recent Tes'imonials* BEST LANTERN OUTFITTERS IN THE WORLD. Bi-unial, Tri-anial, and other Lanterns Lantern Slides, Plain and Colored, o unequalled quality, at the very lowest prioes. Large Catalogue, with New Snpplement, 6<?., upplemenis, 2d ; Operator's Guide, l^d Hinta lor Hirers, 2d; Hire Lists, free ; Sample Pictorial Window Bills, Id., from RILEY BROTHERS 5, Gheapside, Bradford. DESTINY, OR TO LIVE FOR THIB DAY ONLY! " And euoh ia human life, so g'iding on ; It. glimmers like a meteor, and is Roao 1" #hat higher aim can man attain than con quest over human pain HEADACHE and Disordered Stomach.— "After suffering for nearly two and a halt years from severe headache and die ordered atomaoh, and after trying almost everything, and spending much money with out finding any benefit, I waa recommended by a friend to try your ' FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a preat deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed auoh Rood health for years.—Yours moat truly, Robebt Homphbeys, Post Office, Barrasford. EN 0 8 FRUIT SALT. Ia an imperativa necessity in every House hold A Runaway Knook—Douglas Jerrold, des cribing a very dangerous illness rom whioh hia daughter had ÜBt recovered, said : 4> Ab Sir, it was a Runaway Knock at Daaths Door, can assure you. How to prevent death from disease by natural means— use Eno's Fruit Salt. It is the best known remedy. I removes foe'id or poisonous matter ('he groundwork of disease) from the blood, allays nervous excitement, depression, and restores the nervous system to its proper condition. You oannot overatate itß great value in keeping he blood pure and free from disease, CAUTlON—Examine each bottle and see that the oapsule is mtrked Eno's Fruit Salt. Without it you have been imposed on by worthless imitations. Sold by all Chemists. Prepared Tily at Eno c Frui Salt Works, Pomperoy eet, New Cross Boad,' London, S.E. by .ffiao's Patent



iEmertamments. (\ D DFE "l"lO~w¥' JOT ALL. i; to- iTg ht, Positively One Night Only. The World's Tour, under the direction of Mr Jamss MacMahon (Assistant Manager, , Mr L U. Nor they) of BESSIE DOYLE (Of Leipzig Conservatorium), The Yours*. Brilliant, and Beautiful Artist, who shares with Lady Halle, the distinct it n < f beirg iho GREATEST LIVIKG LADY VIOLINIST. En route to fulfil a special mgigement in the United States, * brief tour of New Z a'and is bring made. MESS DOYLE will be supported by MISS KATE BEST, Principal Soprano MR W. MACKENZIE, The Powerful and Gifted Baritone. MR PERCEVAL HARMS, R.A.M., Piano Soloist and Accompanist (his first appearance in New Zealand). On which occasion will be presented a Unique and Glorious Classical, Varied, and Popular Programme of the Barest; Gems in the wide domain of Music. Prices—3s, 2s and U. Tickets can now be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer. S. CHURCHILL OTT9N, Advance Agent, B*7l _ ~™Mr D. fhomaa A. R C A D~E. SATURDAYrMAY 16, 1894. MR DaVib Thomas has received in structions to sell on account of Mr T. Taylor the following Draught Horses— 2 Three-year-old Draught Fillies. 1 Four-year-old Draught Filly. 1 Four-year-old Draught Geldings. 1 Draught Mare. DAVID THOMAS, 6f68 Auctioneer. SATORDAY7JUSeT67IB94 ---5 acres 55^ KYLE. On aocount of the Mortgagees. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from T. Bullock, agent for the Mortgagees to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE i on the Above Date RB, 27962, containing 55 acres lrood 22 perches, fronting Beach at Kyle. There is a small Cottage etc, erected on the property. Inspection invited. Terms Liberal. Sale at 12 noon. D. THOMAS, 6*54 . Auctioneer. I|JL . —3 Friedlander Bros SATURDAY, JUNEIMB9I MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have been favored with instructions to Sell by Public Auction, WITHOUT RESERVE, On the above date at 2 p.m. AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, A Choice Assortment of Magnificent OIL AND WATER COLOUR PAIWTIW«», By those Well-Known Artists—L. W. Wilson. J D. Perrett, G. P. Nerli, and others. Also a number of first class Engravings and Art Photos. The Pictures are now on view at tha Orange Hall, and will remain so until the hour of sale. Evening exhibition on Ftiday. Inspection cordially invited to this fine collection. Catalogues now ready. B. FRIEDLANDER, 6572 Auctioneer. A YERY^HOIOE FARM IN THE FAR FAMED WAKANUI DISTRICT, ASHBURTON COUNTY. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894, FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. MESSRS FRtEDLANDER BROS, have been favored with instructions to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1894, AT 2 P.M., in the ORANGE HALL, Bchnett street, Ashburton, ISO acres 180 of one of the Finest Agricultural Farms in the County of Ashburton, and now in the occupation of Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald, of Seaview, in the Wakanui Road District. The farm is subdivided into seven handy sized paddocks, all well-fenced and abundantly watered. The improve ments are very substantial and com prise a well built seven-roomed house, nearly new, Stables, Chaff house, etc. This choice little farm will be offered for absolute sale. The land is capable of growing tremendous crops. It is close to the Seaview school, and any one wanting a really grand piece of land will do well to attend this sale and become the .purchaser. Terms at Sale, and for further particu lars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. per R. FRIEDLANDER, 5+55 A uctioneer. i Snowstorm in Russia is a terrible thing, bub tftat scourge oi civilization, Liver and Kidney Disease, it responsible for far more mortality than any cth'ir cause. Warner's Safe Care cure? Liver Disease, because if, has a specific ana positive action en the liver, increasing th. secretion and flow of bile, regulating it elaborating functions, removing ur.nealthj formations —in fact, restoring its natura activity, without which good health is im possible. We wish to impress upon every persoi the necessity of keeping uhe liver in a per fectly healthy condition, so that it will pro perly separate the albuminous elements, »•■ well as enable it to relieve the overloaded bil«-ducts. Regular and faithf.il trratmen with Warner's Safe Cure is always success ful. Warner's Saf Pills are also always t w used.



Public Notteea THERE a c two qualities of Health Tea, botb unsui pasted for strength purity lovely flavor. Pric*a, 2s 6d and 2s peu, )b. Ask your grocer for Health Tea,; and see that you get it Wholesale at Zander's lilewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SIS3ESG, HARMOKV THK Second Terra will commence May '7. Vacancies for four pupils. Office hours 4 to 5 p.m. daily. ARCADE Off AMBERS, Ashburton. N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner always at hand. v - T - A BOON l?O 4LLAMDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Ag*nt for the county, wno will supply Customers in targe orj small quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an j excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for( Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn- ' ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle, |[and .eaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON DI7T MONT OJZiJU HOUSE, 20 Wynyard Square, SYDNEY. Is a refined social HOME, contains 40 large airy he<s rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute trom G.P.O. Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, bot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of an hotels Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram & 'bus fares, and time* Permwenta Special Xennij Write tor paf< ticulan: Uncouragre C» en time liOCf\l Industry. 13S order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our .New Patterns in New* Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS, to MEASURE FROM £2 16s to £3 40s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15» to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats nwle to measure. vc j^*- Every Coat guaranteed thorougiirjr Waterproof s- i Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made ten Measure in the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Bats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &SHBURTON _____ - MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors S ITie Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., CM.a., M.L.O. (Chairman) > The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.On (deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Eaq Medicti' Officer: Dx W. G; Kemp, M.R.C.S. (England) ffiHE OLDEST, WEALTHIER i AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austeaiiak Lira Office,' md thi» LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS .EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stebling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000. (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE ... 119,338 Sum Assured ... ... ... 439,883,071 Cash Bonuses Divided l .. .. £5,1 83,41* BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £418,790, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVE& CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over i TWO MILLIONS, yielding Boversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR. MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THB A. M. P. SOCIETY And bscure a BONUS EVERY IEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent of the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secret iry Francn Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Ohristchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIX, District SecretarJ 1™ J H ZANDER, Local Broker Ashburtoo IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, 1)r Claeke's Cakbolized Wheat l*r«teetor HAS BEBN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS 11' has been amply proved by the Testimonials o* thousands of iha First Practical Agrieulturisis in England, as well hs by d< z^ns of Farmers in the Aehburton District, that this Preparation materially assists the Germination of the Heed, causing th« young Plant to come up much sooner, and £?row more vigorously, projects it to maturity from the ravages of the £lug, Grub, and Wirewokm, adds firmness to the Straw to support the Ear. Seed dressed with this Preparation may remain for any length of time without .sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FKJOM SMUT, and of greater yaluo.tfta,n that grown from seed dressed with, other Prupajßfitions. Testimonials can be seen at my office. ■ HENRY ZANDER, i SOLEJ AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUNTY. 5t16



TFKS'PAS* NOTICE 4 NY person or }>er>ons trexpHfi'-irg ou i 4"*- Riversdale *s are ia purfwir tt ' game, orotherwise,after this notice WTLL BK PROSECUTED. 3 206 .J. R. WILLIAMS. BUSINESS PREMISES AT CRFRrSFV For Sale at a Considerable Lohs to the Mortgage, BEING Lnts 34 and 35, well situated corner of Haklon street and Beach roar], wi h S^orfl and Dwelling a'tached ai d oiher Buiidings therein. The tmrt eagee's instructions are to realise quickly, terms if required, Tho3e on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soon as possible. T. BULLOCK. THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap ~TTiMO~N E V- ! **\J*JyJ freehold security at a low rate of interest. Also special sum of £500. T. BULLOCK. ALFORD ESTATeT ' U PORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot C over the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from E. W. HANMER, go Messrs Miles & Co., limiied, - ' Ash barton, or from E. HERRING, 5 197 Alford House. TO LET — Dwelling-house of Fh» Rooms, well situated, Allenton, not far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOOK. Cheap Drapery. [ Cheap Drapery. SALE OP EDWA.RDS, BENNETT and Co's PRAPERY STOCK BAKGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at Is o£d per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASSMER^S Shd per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEA\Y WHITE BLANKETS fiom 8s lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLXNNELLITTES from 2d p^,y^ BABGAIKS st v IN ULSTERS. STILISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. B&ST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE Is per p»ir YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM. %\\ H. IOI>MEK, "THE CORNER." | THE' PREMJiER TEA { Kicheat and loveliest flavour. I More economical than any other kinfl. Kecoißmendcd by the Medical Faculty. Am Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen* the con stitution; 1 It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND, Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask yoar Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agent



HI2DIIC JNOtlOes -~rt "".WlilWMt'.i*'." , " ' • For Casii Only. v i 4 Depression NEW OATMEAL, in 2Slh bags, 2$ M. reduction ..m thk 2bicub of flour, FINEST ROLLER, in 251ba 2%; SWm 3sloid FINFSf ROLLER, in lOOlba 7a 6d; 2001b514 3 Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id Finest ew Currants (washed), 3fd per lb Finest ftew Baisins (washed) 4Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4§d per lb Vestas iOOO's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, 5s 3d per doz Neave's Food lid per tin Fine Salt, lewt bags 5s * Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d per lb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb .Lunch Biscuits 3£d, 41b for lsld 31b of our Noted 2g Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla $d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan Bie© 2^d per ib Corn Flour (Brown's) 3id pet lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins 10s Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN ORR & CO.* The Cheapest and Oldest Established firm in Ashburton. HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Pme& -PRICE MST FOR Strict Casli Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, 100lbs7s6i-> Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (150 test, Water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases in stock Oatmeal (Timaru) 251b, 2s 6d White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fdperlb 1 Eleme Eaisins 4Jd per lb Fultanas 4fd perlb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas Ifd per lb Best Japan Eice 2|d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3M per lb ! Pearl Barley k2d per lb i Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Eaisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs fo* 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TE/L Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the Wcrld. Jam, assorted, in 2lb bottles, Is per bottle Eed Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4S per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods . IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT . " EQUALLY LOW PKIC£S A Genuine Reduction ail round, the CASH is wanted. WINES k SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock, — REMEMBER — Patronise those \fhy circulate Ihe neonty in Ashborton and hhfo have a stake here not those who take your money and eend it to Chmtchureh. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered] p[enr^ Zander, GBNEKAL Ml-ECHa>:T ANC DIREQT IMPORTEB.