BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Th« fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur ton Borough Council was held on Monday evening. Present:—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Crs David Thomas, JEL H. Stephens, W. H. Collins, H. M. Jones, and Richard Bird, FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank to be £1150 4s 6i. 4 The re ceipts from all soorces since last meeting were:—rates, 1893. £5 3a ; 1892, 17a ; rents reserves. £17 8->; licenses, dogs, £2 10d; hawkers. 6s; earth sold, £10 Is ; bridges and culverts, refund £2 15a ; sundries refund £115s ; library account, £113s ; water supply refund, £7. Ihe secretary to the Charitable Aid Board wrote asking for a return showing the rateable value of property in the borough. THE LIBRARY. Messrs Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh, wrote notifying that the booka ordered for the library had been shipped. The letter also stated that they had received a com munication to the effect that-, a fire had oc curred on board the Kaikouta and the firm was in doubt whether or not the books had been injured, Tha assistant town clerk slated that the booka were safely to hand. RIGHTS OF WAY. The Council's solicitor wroto stating that Mr Bullock had not complied with ' the Council's request, and asking for farther Instructions. The matter was de ferred for consideration of a full meeting. TKANBFER. Mr D, Macpherson wrote requesting that his petroleum license be transferred to Hunter and son. The request waa granted. MOORE STREET CROSSING. The Railway Commissioners wrote in the matter of the Moore street crossing, stating that they would construct the crossing in consideration that the Council defray the cost of its construction, an estimate of which would be provided by the Commissioners.. THE lICENSING ELECTION. J. Ward, returning officer for the Ashburton electorate, wrote applying for tae use of the library as a polling booth at the licensing election.—The application was agreed to. GORSE. An extension of rime In which to clear gorse off sections was granted to S. Eliotc. WORKS ESTIMATES. Cr Bird, as chairman of the Works' Committee, reported that, owing to the illness of the chief engineer, the estimates had not been prepared, but would be ready for the next meeting. ENGINEER'S REPORI. The engineer's report was read and adopted as follows :—Labor Gang—The men have been engaged daring the past two weeks in shingling the side channels In Tancred street, taking up culvert at the corner of the N.E. and f?.E. Belts and forming footpath on the S.E. Beit between Aitken and Cox streets, putting in pipes and making sump at the S,K. Belt for the purpose of leading storm water into the outfall drain, grabbing gorse on the belts and thistles off the streets, cleaning oufc sida channels, carting soil from Wakanui road, we«t, and forming Winter street, Selling tr«aa at the western Fire Brigade station, watering streets, repairing the traffic bridge, clearing up lubbish from channels, races, attending to the water supply and sundry maintenance work. BuKOUGH BY LAWS. The Inspector of Nuisances reported several cases which had been heard in Court last week. He stated that he had had a difficulty in collecting the amount of dog licenses, and would be compelled to sue. With regard to Mrs Elliott's case, he stated that she had not, in her letter to the Council confined herself to facts. He nftd-hadno information about her cows being at large except when her two boys had asked him at the pound if the cows were there. On sever*! occasions he had had to prosecute Elliott for illegally rescuing oows, and he had had consider able difficulty in keeping these cows off the roads. Mrs Elliott's letter, read at the previous meeting, again came up for consideration, anditwasdecidedthatthelnspgctor'ale^ter on the subject be sent to Mrs Elliott, wi'h the statement that the Council could do nothing for her in the matter. It was decided tbafc the Inspector be instructed to enforce the registration of dogs. t NEXT KEETING, As the date for the next meeting would fall on faster Monday, it was decided to postpone that meeting until the Tuesday night following. THE PAY SfHEET. Or Thomas drew attention to the fact that the pay sheet had been considerably heavier since certain of the Council's laborers had been dismissed, and he wished to know the reason, lie was pleased to note that the Borough' was in bettsr order than it had been for fifteen years. Still the pay sheet was tqq large. LICENSE. A hawker's license for three months was grantfijj to John Soloffion. ACPOUNTS, Accounts tp the amount of £JIQ were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned. There was no domain business.

The Abors Expedition.

PER FRESSS ASSOCIATION Caxputta, March 1\ The Viceroy of India has s^ent df§patches t'p rthe Home Government confirming the news! from tha Abqrs oounifiry, Reinforcements have been sent. ! March 12. The British force killed near Borlax consisted of a small Sepoy guard, were no British oncers among those killed,

CORRESPONDENCE.

kWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

TO THK EDITOR. Sut, —Can you explain why residents of Ashburton have (i.c, if they wish to take advantage of the excursion tiain on Thursday first to Christchuicb) to pay four shillings for their ticket while tha residents of Timaru pay five shillings— only one shilling difference, and the difference in distance to the limaruvians is roughly one hundred miles. Very rough on Ashburton. But it iB one of these things *• no fellah " can understand—a veritable Chinese puzzle. But a greater puzzle to me is that the people put; up with such gross mismanagement. We want a clean sweep. And further, I'm safe in saying ifc would be to the advan tage of the colony if our (?) railways were sold.—lam, etc., Four 801,

THE LICENSING ELECTIONS.

TO THE EDITOK. Sic,— Wh«jn we outsiders get into doubts about any important matter, we agree to apply to the local paper for information. The trouble now is this : An important election is just about to come off. at which every man and every woman in the county oupht to vote, But we are not all posted up as to how this can be done with out running the risk of making serious blunders, en account o* the numerous questions which have to be answered. One uncertainty is, supposing that a portion of the electors stay at home and do not vote at all; would they be considered aa voting for or against all or any of the issues set before us ? j Any information you may kindly give us» pointing out in a simple manner how uninitiated individuals may record their wishes on this important matter without blunder will be received with thanks.— I am, etc., D. Oliver. [In regard to the questions of license or no license, reduction or no reduction, the man who stays at home is counted as voting in favor of things remain ing as they are. The fact that half the number of voters on the roll muat vote before the poll on either of these questions is valid, shows how the absentees are reckoned. There are 3643 names on the main roll. There will be more of course, but for the sake of argument leo us sup pose that 3343 form the total. Divide that number by 2, and 1823 will represent the number of people who would have to come to the poll before any change on the existing state of things could be even thought of. Then, out of that number of 1823, 1034 would have to vote for no license before that change could be car ried, as a three-fifths majority is necessary —tl the best of five " in fact. If there should be a minority of no license voters, all their votes are counted with the votes for reduction, and if the two together should reach the number we ha?e ex ampled, — CIOH4) — then "reduction " would be the successful vote. The figures on the supplementary rolls will of course materially increase the figures used above. —Ed.

SECOND EDITION.

Guardian Office, Monday, 4 pm,

The QLTEJIUIN'H SJ^JEJKOH

FEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received March 13, 10.45 a.m.) London, March 12. The forecasts of the Queen's speech already published are incorrect. The speech expecfs an early and equit able adjustment of the frontier ques t-ions with Russia, Negotiations are in progress with the United States for the execution of the Behring Sea j Commission's Award, and necessary enquiries are being made in a calm and dignified spirit, Reference is made to the deplorable collisions with the French troops in Western Africa. Agrarian crime in Ireland has been reduced under the working of the ordinary law to the lowest point known for fifteen years. Bills are to be introduced to include—besides those already men tioned—measures for equalising the rates in, London, and amendments on the Factory an,d, Mjne? Acts.

Lord Rosebery on the Situation.

(Received March 13, 11 a.m.) London, March 12. Lord Eosebery had a great reception the meeting of Liberal members at the Foreign Office, He spoke in terras of the greatest admiration of Mr Gladstone, and deplored the absence of the sublime and pathetic presence whish had done so much to enrich and, ennqble the House of Commons. He assured them the policy o.f the party would be unchanged, The honor of England and the peace of the earth would be in .safe hands with his Government. He referred to Sir W. Vernon Harcourt's magnanimous con duct in waiving his claim to the, Premiership, an 4 standing aside in favor of himself. The disestablish ment of the Welsh Church would be pressed into the fore front and pushed to a successful conclusion. The Ministry was tied to the Irish question by every bond of honor and policy. IV£r Morley's refusal to take the higher office bepau^e he would bp dis severed from the Home Rule struggle indicated the intentions of the Government. Lord Eosebery then went on to explain hU speech on the Home Eule Bill in the House of Lords. He had been misunder stood. Government entirely identified themselves with the late Premier's attitude to the Upper House, whose revision and rejection of the measures \ submitted to them was taken as a challenge. A chamber so constituted was an anomaly and a danger under democratic' suffrage. He admitted thai the conv'ictiqn had deepened, efoce the recent unhappy chapter of accidents, that it would be a grave inconvenience to have a premier who did not sit in the Commons, but modern politics had not yet demanded that no Lord need apply. The Premier finished his address amid prolonged cheers Sir W. Vernon Harcourt also spoke. He emphasised the attack on the House of Lords.

Bide Society

The annual meeting of the local-branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on Monday evening in the Presbyterian Church. Mr J. H. Twenty man, President, took the chair, and gave some very interesting facts bearing on the Society's progress and work. He said ifc had been in existence 90 years, and over 135 million copies of the Bible or portions of it had been pub in circulation—includ ing those of other Societies, 220 million copied altogether. Of the world'o popu lation, stated at over 1200 millions, 1000 millions have no Bible at all. There was 1 therefore a wide field inviting our entrance. Mr J. W. Twentyman, Treasurer, read the balance sheet, explaining in a clear w j the items of receipt and expenditure, an i showing an increase in the previous year Rev G. B Inglis moved the first resolution—" That this meeting desires to express devout thankfulness to Al mighty God for his abundant blessing upon the labours of the parent Society, and prays that the work may go on and prosper until God's holy word maybe read ' ia their own tongues by all the peoples of the world." Rev A. Ager seconded the resolution. Bey A. Blake moved the second resolution— tJ That the thanks or this meeting be tendered to the lady collectors for their self-denying labours, and to the Committee and officebearers of the Ash- j burton branch; and that the following be the Committee for the ensuing year : —Ministers of the Gospel in Ashburton county (ex officio), Messrs ,T. H. Twenty man (President), A. Orr, Mr Baxter, Mr Collyer," The marvellous vitality of the Society was seen by comparing the amount required for its operations annually, something over £200,000, with that spent iv Britain alone in strong drink, namely, 140 millions. Another great obstacle to the spread of the Bible was the advocacy of error. If men would begin at Genesis and understand that God made man in hfs own image they would surely be able to believe that they had a soul. With the local lady collectors and officebearers, their labours were constrained by love to this great Society, and they would have the sympathy and support and prayers of | the friends of the Bible throughout the! country. Rev. H. T. Robjohns seconded the motion. He would emphasise the obli gations ta the collectors and officebearers that had just been stated. He believed there was great sympathy with the work in the heart of th^ Christian Community, and that the local branch waa in a thoroughly healthy condition. He thsn procaeded to tell the audience how he had been getting on in his large fields of New South Wales and Queensland, and lightened op hu address with incidents of adventure that made the time pass quickly. He exhibited a recent product of Bible Society endeavor in a sixpenny Bible, a desirable gift to every child. Another wonder was a red-edged reference Bible for a shilling. Another was i gospel of Matthew for a halfpanny, light as a feather for an invalid. They did not attempt all the world's languages—there were 3QOO and more. The Bible had been translated by the Society in 313 languages in wbnle or in part. Their expenses were £600 a day. He recommended a book "By Canoe and Dog Train," the work of Mr Young, a Wesleyan Mis sionary, aa one of aurpasaing interest. The tale of James H'vans contained in it waa one of the high Christian heroism. He solved the problem of producing an American Indian language in the sylUbic character, by his* own energy and frkill. Mr Rob]ohns also exhibited a copy of the Uganda New Testament, which was not printed but photographed. In June 1893 at a cost of £400 v 87 cases containing 33,500 copies had been despatched to be conveyed by 87 porters to the interior of Africa ; the postage to cost £785. Mr Robj >hns concluded amid hearty applause. Rev. Mr Hamilton moved votes of thanks to the chairman, to Mr Robjohns, and to the other speakers. I»e with other speakers was surprised at the scant attendance, and thought after the notice given to see the pi cc crowded. He urged the necessity of sending the word abroad as well as of preaching the gospel at Home. Mr Wilson seconded the motion, which, as well as all the others moved, was carried unanimously. Hymns were sung during the evening, a collection was taken, and the meeting closed with the bsnediction

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

[B$K PB|!3S ASSOCIATION ] Christchubch, March 12. The following handicaps have been declared: — Epsom Welter, of 100 soys; one mile. —Kulnine 9<st lllb, Exile 9st 41b. Rey nard and Lake Shell 9sfc 31b, Be^ Godfrey &jt, Persuasion Sst lllb, Aldarshot and Lord Zetland Bsfc 101b, Token and Inez 83t Jib, The Wlochman and Lord Astcn Ssfe 51b, Awarua Rose and Lord of Mis rule Bst 31b, Mount Royal 7at 131b, P.P.C. 7st lllb, First King 7st 10,1b, Wheedler, Lady Sockburn, Master Royal, Lundvip, Abel Tasman and Barnardo 7afc 7ib: Rvssley Stakes, of 100 soys; five furlongs.—Forme Bst 12lb, Searchlight Bst 91b, Barmby Bst 51b, Tartan Bst, Matchwood, New Forest, and Buckshot 7st lllb, Teredina 7st 101b, Tofa 7st 91b, Wedlock, Planet 7sfc 71b, King Wai 7st 61b, Georgie Sharp 7aK Lady Lear, Misa M&dge, and Britoraarte 6at 71b. KiLUARE Steeplechase, of 15U soys; three miles, —Norton l&at 7-lb, Clarence Hat 21b, Freeman lOjfc 81b, Magpie 9iafc 71b Sockburn Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile and a quarter—Prime Warden 9at 3lb, Saracen Bst 12lb, Skirmisher 83t 81b, Kulni,ne Bst 31b, Dreamland 8«t 21b, Lake Shell l,7st llib, Ich Dien Tst'lOlb, Fore sight 7-st 91b, BenGodfrey'7stßlb, Exile 7st 71b, Betina 7afc 41b, Lord Zetland 7-st 2lb, Token 7st, P.P.C. 6afe 91b, f^t King 6sfc 81b, Lady Sockburn. and Wheech ler6st7lb.

ALBURY RACING CLUB.

The Albury races were held on Monday in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance. The racing was, on the whole, fairly interesting. Messrs Mason and Roberts worked the tofcalieator, handling £479, but the bookmakers fairly strangled speculation, about twenty b^iag present. Mr Daly's Invader, lO^t 101b (Fox) won the Hurdle Race, Bell Bird (lOifc 41b) second. Dividend £216 1. Mr Lewis 1 Aqualate, Sit 12ib (Shaw) won the Maiden, dividend £112s, the Open Welter, carrying 9it 101b, dividend £.3, and the Flying Handicap with §s!i slb', dividend £J,; 7s. The Cup was won by Mr Alexander's Frivolity, Sst k\\h, (Warn,e), dividend £6,. The same colt a^o. won. the Albury Handicap with 9st, paying £4 If a. Mr Hammond's Try Me won the Two Mile Trot in hollow fashion, dividend £% 123.

THE ASBBtJRTOJN GUAfIDIAN : TUESDAY, MABOH 13, 1834.



fi|A9i>lSß & »»n» Eucalypti Hxtrac Therear'imitations of Eucalypti" Extract in the market now, products of s'lnple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that th<"se crade oils may not be taken, OUR Pyre Volatile Eucalypti ExTBACr, whicti is recognised by the medical division bf ihe PrDSsian (JoverntneTit to be of per fectly pure origin, as llieir information forwarded to ;is ihroyigh thtf Consul at Melbourne, March % JB7B Itf Ja proved by tests bj the Medical CHnic« of ihe tJniversities at Bonn and Oiiefswalc, Prussia- and reported by Dr Schulz, Profe»ror ol Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Moaler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifßwald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a^ids, resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Br Litter of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, rtc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the rnly one which possesses the proper therapeutic ralie. Sander & Son's Hucalypti Extract. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h 'ye, when used as medicine, no thettoeutfc effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical pur poses are ODly discernible:-- I By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our prrduct, the only genuine JSwcalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surphia of oxygen-) 9 By their alcoholic thin and mobjte.appearaucß, bzing recuced'in specific density throngh the whence Of'acids' '• ' ' 8 By' their, rtste, the rosnlt q| the contracting ten dency of rc'sina and tennate^. ' ' If these -'crude oils. &q called cucalyp-jii extracts aro applied by mistake in cases qE croup, brqnchiiis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for SANDEft AND SON S EtJOAI.TITI KXrRACI' and get the old, well-tea ed anl roliablo preparation, -iand hIirBt'TiCtiANDEKAND SON'S.



HEALTH TEA. is free from the tannin so prevalent in other teas. It Is recommended by the Medical Faculty £n the United Kingdom and Austria,



O'EALTH mEA. Wandering afar ocr A ustralasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in air, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare, At last! at last! the breezes murmur, Is found Uie Tea is well-named "Health," And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme** i This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. | Ihe daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre-1 served, Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. "Health Tea" has won the pride of place deserved, Is drunk in cottage homes and palace halls. HEALTH TEA 1 HEALTH TEA! "Health Tea" cures indigestion. Other teas cause it, 3 80



Entertainments. ~H AYES' CIRCUS ' TO-NIGHT POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT. /"CROWDED tenf, all available space Occupied. Everyone delighted at our Gigantic Troupe of CIROTJS ARTISTS. i Three hours Solid Amusement. TO-NIGHT Grand change of programme. Don'c forget LAST NIGHT. Prices—2s and Is ; children 6d. 3 113



ASHBURTON > AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB FOURTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL AT DOMAIN BATHS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14. To Start at 2 p.m, S3© If arils P/ortitcial Championship. | Only Champions will compete. Ladies' Rice—first ever held in New Zealand. Long Dive, Old Women's Race, Cigar and Umbrella Race —two of the most laughable races ever wit nessed. Members' tickets will admit to Baths. Admission —Is. Wm. BURNS, 3 93 Hon. Sec.



Public Notices WELCOME SOOIHu SPECIAL visit of Bey D. McNicol, President of the Wesleyan Coi fcrence. Old Friends and New Ones all expected. Speeches by tho President and others, Songa, Solos, Musical Selections, Re freshments. WESLEYAN CHURCH, WEDNESDAY, at 8 p.m. 3 118 Admission Is.



TOWK SECTIONS FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS ' OK LEASE WITH PURCHASING CLAUSE. Cameron Street 689 adjoining Digby's Wills Street 711 open frontage Peter Street 751 corner section Aitken Street 842 corner section Aitken Street 818 Cox Street 822 Apply to A. G. COOK, Rotherham, 3 110 kmurl NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the " Public Reserves Act" 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domiin will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Amateur Cycling Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 36th day of March pros., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following sqale, viz.—For each adult, one shillinfir, for each horse, one shilling, and for each trap, one shilling. JOHN ORR, Chairman, Ashburton Domain Board. | March 12, 1894. 3 117 CHEAP BREAD, CHEAP BRBAJo! "VTOT MR SACKS, look out; for the JLN cart with CHEAP BREAD which commences to run on SATURDAY next the 17. th inst., from the oldest established bakery in Ashburton, East Street. Full weight 41b loaf for 44. Best roller f^ouc only used, 3 109 ashburto¥lsou¥tT~oouncil7 taylor's stream bridge. fTIHIS Bridge will be closed for repairs _L from 19th inst., until further notice. Hereafter the passing of Traction Engines over this Bridge is prohibited. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3JIII County Engineer; S.3O—Provincial €Hiatni»lonslilp on Wednesday, M arch 14.



The Bset Dressing SSS| ii|f^ prevents the hair from Pils^;s-^s£"^ becoming tuin,_ faded, life. It cures lofting humova, and keeps the scalp oqql, moist, and hoalthy. The luvse'of Ayer'a Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which doen not soil or be come mncid by exposure to the air. and which ia as perfect tv substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modem chemistry can supply. Ayer's Hair Vigor <Q ritEPAUED lit -^ flr, .1, C, $$$ $ i.oweil-, Iktss., U. S. A. jpp~. Beware of claeap imitations. The imnie—Ayer—is prominent ou the wrapper and is blown in the n^ss <ju %]$ bottom of eacli of ou?



The following names have been supplied to us as those of gentlemen nominated in the temperance interest for the Aahburton licensing election.The others were not obtain able from the returning officer in time for publication — Messrs Donald Williamson, G. 0. Waby, Jamea Wallace, W. L. Alias, 1 Murdoch Bruce 3 H. M. jfones, 6. W./Leadley $cv, James Cocker, ''



Public Notices. HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. XBEG TO INTIMATE that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of CmHIIS duns CmIIIIS HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion. REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION AMMUNITION



.Public Notices. CBEAMERY. i A PUBLIC MEETING of all in-, terested in establishing a Creamery' or Factory ab Tinwald will be held ab Mr J Heaelfcine's Shop, Tinwald, at 7.30 p^^onTHURSDAY, Mar«^ s-__£Jf REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. ! A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will secure the conviction of any person found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Aflhburtou County. G. W. LEADLEY, *30 Hon. Sec. Oar MARCH 14k A rJ THE BATHS SINGING, PIANCFORTeT CLASS SIEGING, THEORY, etc. Miss Mabel Bell WILL be at home to pupils at Gates School of Music, each WEDNES DAY, from 1 p.in to 4.30 p.m. 2 152 i DOLLAR CIGARETTES—Finest Ameri- \ can Tobacco, —Henry Zander,^ Wholesale Agent V ___ i HUiITKR AW» SOI, (Late D. Macpherson) GROCERS & GENERAL DEALERS. CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, , TINWARE, HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, ETC., ETC. Cash Customers will find it to their ad vantage to give them a call. A Good Supply of Prime Smoked Bacon on hand. Goods Delivered Daily; HUNTER AND SON TANCRED STREET- To Let—A small shop with two room attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. THAT which brings moat light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap. 11 183 NICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL WATCHES, MCKEL WATCHES. f JIHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25s now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT GL JESSON'S. (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FOR SALE OR TO LET. 440 a orbs '440 Near Dromore Railway Station, mostly in English Grasses and well watered. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Charles Hawkl na, OP TINWALD. WHILE thanking his customers for past favors wishes to remind the publi if they want real good value for their money, they might do worse than stop at Tinwald. No cheap stuff bought for a low quotation, but his motto is to give satisfaction, so as to expect cus tomers back again. ROSLYN BL&NKErS, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in etock. THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre mises at the lowest price Not being under the expense of large stores is able to compete and give the best value, as a steady increase in trade is a proof.



Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S WELL-KNOWN RANGES at Greatly Reduced Pi ices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Vaivoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5 ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China., India, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belting, —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Alca and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarettss, of best brands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES. from all parts of the world. Henry Zander AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen Society Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



n s! G u Guns! REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, ! SALOON RIFLES, SALOON RIFLES, POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, CARTRIDGES,



CLEARING SALE. DAVIS BROS.. CABINET-MAKERS, Havelock Street, A RE GJVING UP BUSINESS, and to clear their lasge Stock of Durable Furniture are selling afc GREAT RED CJCTIONS FOR CASH. DA VI S~B R 0 S., Next Courthouse, Havelock Street, ALSO, FOR SALE, CHEAP,— New Eight-roomed House, Haveloek Street. 3 98 T"|ON'T wash yourself. Tifcan Soap -*-' does the work. No rubbing. N machines. II XB2 ~the"reasonwhy~ ' craichead and berryman ARE the Lealing Tailors and Outfitters ! in Ashbnrton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. . BECAUSE They do fche Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Beac Value, Fife, and Workmanship BECAUSE Thew Motto is-* |g|f> Satisfaction. ORAIGHEAD THE L.EUI3IINQ TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASK B^U R OJ 0 N



Reduced Figures. QUR Shipment of NEW SEASON'S GUNS has just arrived, ox Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to I to inspect them, feeling sure that we are ble to offer thema selection which for j VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, will be fornd SECOND .TO NONE. JOHN ORR&Co., IRONMONGERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



BOOTS"""FCffITTHI PEOPLE- S. ANDEHSON, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, FT AS OPENED a Retail Branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, IJ. Ashburton, next door to S. W. Alcorn. The stock is one of the finest in the | district, and consists of high and medium class English Boots and Shoes. Being a 1-hrect Importer, I am enabled to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. p^ONIAL STOCK has been made at my own Factory and erery pair if UU ARANIEED. Buy direct from the maker and save the middleman's profit. The Bespoke Department is under efficient management. All classes of Booto made to order. Bepairing Dohe Cheaply and Wbm; E. EONNINGTON, Manages.



FXISAL CLEARANCE AT BEATH'S. 14 Days 5 Slaughter. GOOPS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. FOR PRICES SEE CIRCULARS.



AiUflUMlTiaM. 11fl!ftll[ITIO¥. Huns t*un%, Powder. Shot. Caps. Can r^i ires. C ? n ria«-e-». SPORTSMEN" Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect out Stocks Every Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. 'Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENIS If OR:-! Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Kiwunellea M^ntelples McKen ie g Furniture Renovator



Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. in OR GOOD AND CHE>P SUITS, Clothing, ABhbarton, Shirts, street, Flannels, Tancred Drawers, in Socks, House Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, Efeteiblfohed Blankets Old and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT, — WITH — Heavy Colonial «rey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TUMER,



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKBT HOUSE, TTTE GUARANTEE that for Value, Purltj and Economy fchera are no $W as yet that'can Surpass the MLandarin and Tiger Blends, They are now so popular as to be a Household requisite, used in the Mansicm and th« Cottage, the Tent and the Station, EVERYBODY SHOULD SAMPLE THESE TEAS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Uros., market house. oole Agents for New Zealand—J, RATTRAY & SON, DXTNUEXIN]