IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, March 7. Several Nationalist members disapprove of Mr Mabarthy's pacific attitude towards the new Premier, and theaten to break away from their allegiance. Mr Herbert i U-ladatone succeeds Mr Shaw Lefevre as Commissioner of Works without a seat in the Cabinet. March 8. Mr H. Gardener has resigned the Presidency of the Board of Agriculture, owing to ill-healfch. Mr Chamberlain paid a visit to Mr Gladstone, and expressed regret at his retirement,

The Fire Brigades' Demonstration.

Natpier, March 8. The weather was threatening for the second day of the Fire Brigadfia' competi tion, but the rain held off. The attend ance of the public was small. Nothing worthy of special mention was done. The ladder competition event was com pleted in four rounds, the final result being — Napier £6 first, Timaru £4 second, Palmeraton North £3 third, Masterton £2 fourth. Manual Engine Competition, for five men—Ohrietchurch Brigade £30, SOsec, 1; Ashburton Brigade £15, 50 2-sth sec, 2; Kangiora Brigade, £10, 50 3-sthsec, 3 ; Gore Brigade, £5, 51 2-sth sec, 4. Hose, Keel and Ladder Competition, for five men — Timaru Brigade, £25, 36eec, 1; Dunedin Brigade, £15, 39 3-sth sec, 2 ; Gisborne Brigade, £10, 39 4-sth sec, 3 ; Hawera Brigade, £6, 40aec, 4. _ Hose Keel Flat; and Ladder Competi tion, for five men—Dunedin Brigade, £30, 60 2-sth sec, 1; Timaru B.igade, £15, 62 2-sth, 2 ; Napier Brigade, £10, 63 3-sbh sec, 3 ; Port Chalmers Brigade, £5, 65sec, 4. Coupling Practice for two men—Napier Brigade, £6, 43 3-schs sec, 1; Palraer ston North Brigade, £4, 46 l-sth sec, 2; Masterton (Municipal) Brigade, £3,' 49 l-6th sec, 3 ; ftostyn Brigade, 49 4-sth aec, 4. Other competitors :—Spit 54sec, Timaru 63sec, Christchurch Railway 60 1-sfh sec, Invercargill (Municipal) 71 3 sth sec, Gore 57 4-sth see, Port i Chalmers 66 4 sth sec, Rangiora 58aec, I Eden Terrace, 60aec, Ashburton 52sec, Dunedin Railway 65 3-sth sec, Christ- j church 82 4-6 th sec, Hawera 51sec, New j Plymouth 64 4-sth sec, Corowa (New South Wales) 64sec, Oamaru 56 2-sth sec, Dunedin 52 2-sth sec, Hastings 50 , 4-sth sec.Giaborne 501-sth sec, Wanganui 51 2-sth sec. Ambulance Competition, for five men —Napier Brigade, £8, llmin 13sec, 1; Dunedin Railway Brigade, £4, 14min Msec, 2; Port Chalmers Brigade, 19rain 3 3-sth sec, 3. Ambulance Competition, for five men •—Christchurch Brigide, £8, Imin 58 2-sth sec, 1; Napier Brigade, £4, Imin 59aec, 2; Dunedin Railway, 2min, 3; Port Chambers, 4. Christchurch having now won the Manual Engine event two years in succes sion, the Association's shield besomes its property. JSapier is cow leading for the aggregate. Two events remain to be decided in the morning.

LABOR ITEMS.

New ¥obk, March 7. The miners in Idaho formed a plot to dynamite, but the owner becoming aware nf their intentions sent for the military, who frustiated the schome. Further frouble is expected and rein forcements of militia have been sent to the scene. (Received March 9, 11 a.m.) Newcastle, March 9. In consequence of the damage to Seaham coal pit, caused by recent j heavy rains, three hundred men are thrown out of employment. The Stockton miners, by a majority o! four, havß declared the strike on again. Adelaide, March 9. A labor difficulty, involving free dom of contract, has occurred at Port Adelaide. The Stevedoring Company employed free men alongside unionists, and the latter struck in consequence of the Company refusing to discharge the non-unionists. The Steamship Owners Association support the Company.

New Zealand Rifle Asso ciation.

Hillsboroitgh, March 8. The presentation of prizes in connec tion wioh the Rifle Association's meeting took place this afternoon, Mrs Major I Sommerville officiating. Colonel Gordon,! md Captain Lomax, His Worship the Mayor, and other prominent citizens were present, as well as a sprinkling of the public About 100 of the 168 prizetakers were present. Captain Smith, the cham pion, received an ovation on stepping up for the belt, and others who were close up were well received. In the absence of a band to play musical honors, Major Sommerville called for three cheers for the champion, which were heartily given. At the conclusion of the ceremony Major \ Sommerville thanked the Mayor and i citizens for the welcome extended to l members of the association. Mr Gapes, ( the Mayor, congratulated the association on the success which it had attained He attributed it to the energy of Major Sommerville, who, he said, had done the work of a dozen men, The proceedings were brought to a close with three cheers for Mrs Sommerville, and a similar com pliment to Major Sommerville. The protest lodged against the Welling ton men as winners of the District Repre sentative Match, was considered by the council this afternoon. Without exami nation of the merits of the case, the pi o teet was disallowed as it had not been lodged within the prescribed time, namely, twelve hours.

Why no Scotchmen go to Heaven.

Long years ago, in time so remote that history does not fix the epoch, a dreadful ■war was waged by the King of Scotland, ■who, elated by his successes, sent for his Prime Minister, Lord Alexander. •' Well, Sandy,'' said he, " is .there ne'r a king we canna conquer noo V "An' it please your Majesty I ken o' a king that your Majesty canna vanquish." •' An' wha is he, Sandy V Lord Alexander, reverently looking up, said 4* The King o 1 Heaven." "The King o' whaur, Sandy V " The King o' Heaven." The Scottish king did not; understand, bat was unwilling to exhibit any ignor ance. " Just gang your ways. Sandy, and tell fche KiDg o' Heaven to gi'e up his domin ions, or I'll come niysel' and ding him oot o' them. And mind, Sandy, you <?inna come back to us until you have dune oor bidden." Lord Alexander retired much perplexed, but met a priest, and, reassured, returned and presented himself. "Weel, Sandy," said the King, "hae ye seen the King o' Heaven, an' what says he to oor bidden ?" "Ad 1 it pleases your Majesty, I hae seen ana o' his accredited ministers." " Well, an' what aays he V " He says your Majesty may c'en hae his kingdom for the asking o' it." "Was he sac civili" said the King, warming to magnanimity. ".Just ganp your ways back, Sandy, and tell the King o' Heavan that for his civility the de-il a Scotchman shall set a foot in his king'

ROAD BOARD.

MOUNT SOMERS.

1 The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs Peache (chair man), Hood, and McGormick. Mr Chap | man apologised for his abser.ce. overseer's report. The Overseer's report was read and considered. Gortje Road.—The Overseer was in structed to call tenders for ploughing about two miles of track above Olent Hills, and alternate tenders for ploughing or chipping the tussocks off about two miles of track to Mr Dunbar's. Storm water channel near the Mount Somers wool scour-—The Overseer was instructed to call tenders for this work, provided Mr Johnston put in the neces sary culvert for his water race. PENALTY EMITTED, Mr Harvey interviewed the Board with respect to the fine for non-completion of his contract on the wool shed flat, and statad that owing to the wet weather in the first place, and men leaving for the shearing, he was unable to finish in the specified time.—Resolved that in con sideration of the very wet weather at the time to remit half the fine, but the Board wished it understood that for the future the full penalty would be enforced, ROLL ALTERATIONS. Mr C. Hart wrote, asking that his name be removed from the roll and that of Mr D. Cameron substituted.—Agieed to. Mr B. Harriog asked that his name be removed from the roll and Mr A. H. Ajrrfcon's substituted for part of rural section 29547—.Agreed to. Mr James Diack asked that his name be removed from the roll and that of Mr George Diack substituted for part of rural section 17763.—Agreed tc, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, Mr R. Alcorn wrote, stating that the Insurance Company would maka an allowance to the Overseer's successor if the present one did not want the Policy for the whole time. bowyer's stream. Mr John Stephenson wrote, drawing the Board's attention to the foot bridge over Bowyer's stream. —The Overseer stated that he was attending to the matter. REFUND. Mr D. McOormtck wrote, asking for a refund of money paid by the late John Boyle to the Board for road closing at Valetfca. —The clerk was instructed to write that the matter would be attended to ao far as the Board could, without the assistance of Mr Walker. HATES. The collector was instructed to sue for rates without fear or favor, as they must be paid before the end of March, 1894. ACCOUNTS. The pay sheet amounting to £74 18s 3d was passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

The Bathurst Affair.

i London, March 7. Advices from the west coast of Africa state that Major Reddens column has captured Jambur, and is advancing against Fodislah's strong hold.

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: A treacherous attack was made by a swagman on Mr Nuske, postmaster at Hildeaheim, near Mannam (S.A.), fche other day. The swagsman asked Nuske for sP lift, and as they were driving along he gave the latter a heavy blow on the head, knock ing him to the ground between the horses. The ruffian stole Nuske's watch and de camped. The Melbourne Customs officers have seized a phonograph which was on exhibi tion, and which is said to use language cf an obscene character. JThe owner will probably be prosecuted, and the machine will be called as a witness to reproduce the objectionable language. Phonographic records of this nature have occasionally made their appear ance in this;colony. Stories of a lewd character are imprinted on them, and when the handle is turned, the story is told by the machine, so that it is really uttered bjp 119 one. Ibe Victorian Education Department was retrenching by cutting off the pay of teachers who had to obtain leave of absence from sickness, A good many of the teachera were married women, and some of them had annual retirements for which they required leave of absence on full pay. Mr Baker has determined to call updn several married teachers whose husbands are teachers or otherwise employed, and able to support them, to retire at the erd of the month. A number of male teachers will also be asked to leave the service, so as to reduce the number in excess of the requirements. In every case those who will be called upon to retire will receive substantial pensions. la one case which was brought under the notice of Mr Baker, the husband, who was in charge of a large school, received a salary of £500 a year, and his wife, who was also a teacher, was paid £320 per annum.



Bankruptcy Notices. ' ' In bankruptcy. In the District Gcurb of Ashburton hold en at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the bankruptcy of Thomas Richardson, of Seaiield, farmer. NUTICE ia hereby given that Thomas Kicharoson, of Seafield, farmer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, March 15, 1894, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 9th day of March, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee.' E. G. Cmsp. > Solicitor. 3J69 Mr D Tttomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1894. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from a Client to sell by public auction as follows :— Quantity of hog-wire Quantity battens Ouantifcy stakes Planet Jr. implements Farm tools Half tank Cooking and dairy utensils, And Sundries. Sale at 12.30 sharp. 3^34 D, THuMAS, Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALIL AT the Arcade on SATURDAY Nexfe Without Reserve. CONTBACTOKS' PLANT. HORSES, HARNESS, IMPLEMENTS, and SUNDRIES. 3t55 D. THOMAS.



Friedlander Bros PRELIMIN AR Y~ ~AD VERTISEMENT. GKEAT CLEARING SALE OF SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, And a Large and Varied Assortment of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, at "THE TERRACES," METHYEN. MESSRS FRIEDLANDIR BROS, are instructed by Mr H. T, Rosen dalft, manager for A. F. Somerville, Esq., who is relinquishing grain growing and reducing farming operations, to hold a Clearing Sale by Auction at "THE TERRACES," Methven, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1894. Full particulars in future issues. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per B. FRIEDLANDER, 3 66 Auctioneer. "SATUBDAyT^ARCH 17/ 1894. AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBORTON. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr C. 0. Ross, who is giving up farming, TO SELL ON THE ABOVE DATE Hia Property, consisting of— at Westerfield, adjoining Messrs Maw son Bro.'s Estate. 120 Acres are reclaimed swamp, and have been properly drained and sub divided into Six Paddocks, well fenced, and now in perfect state for cultivation. 65 Acres are laid down in English Grass. 150 Acres consist of Good Light Land, well fenced and all in grass. The whole of the Property is served with water races, and has a good substan tial four-rooi»ed Dwelling House built thereon, with Scullery, Dairy, arid Bath room attached. The outbuildings com prise—Pour Stall Stable, with loose box, Sheep-yards, and other necessary con veniences. It is almost adjoining the Westerfield Railway Station and School. As a compact little Farm we can con fidently recommend it to intending pur- i chasers, who should take an opportunity of looking it over before the sale. Terms at Sale, which is fixed for 2 p.m FRIEDLANDER BROS, per R. FRIEDLANDER, *177 Auctioneer. LICENSING ELECTIONS. Veto! Veto! Veto! GREAT Public Meeting in the Oddfel lows' Hall, on FRIDAY, at 8 p,m. Address by E£Y. W. GILLIES- Chair to be taken by the Mayor, 3 46 ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT IN pursuance of " The Alcoholic Liqaors Sale Control Act, 18y3," I, J. Ward, Returning Officer for the Ash burton Licensing District, do hereby give notice that on the TWENTY-FIRST DAY of MARCH, 1894, the poll of electors as to renewals of licenses under the pro visions of the above mentioned Act, trill be taken at the various polling places of the district. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "The Licensing Acts," and "The Alcoholic Liqaors Sale Control Act, 1893," I further give notice that AN ELECTION will be held for the return of Eight qualified persons to serve as mem bers of the Licensing Committee for the Afahburton licensing District. The last day for receiving nominations of Candi dates will be the 13bh day of MARCH, 1894, and the Poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling places of: the said distric*- on the Twenty-first day of March, 1894. FiVery man desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not less than two electors of the said d Strict, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by section 75,0f " The Electoral Act, 1893," delivered to the Returning Officer on or before the 13th day of March, 1894. The following are the polling places for the Licensing District of Ashburton— The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Library. Ashburton (second) The Town Hall, Rakaia The Schoolhouse, Chertsey The Library, Kiliinchy Mr Bishop's House, Bishop's Corner The Courthouse, Leeston The Schoolhouse, Doric The Schoolhouse, P-endasvees Tfoe SchooJhouße, Seafieli The Schoolhouae, Elgin The Sehoolhouse, Lauriston The Schoolhouse, Lyndhurst The Road Board Office, Methyen J. WARD, 350 Returning Office^ j



THE BEST 01 BLOOD n Mer ffwL AND TONSC JpillHl^^ For Old Young. IK H quicken IL HAppetite, 111 §rl Erf emove W* o Tired Feelingl P^l B^aMake the Weak itf STRONG , rtl iiiiill!llllfllFiini l ,,lli^ USE Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C Ayer Stfio., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you ISSp 3* Beware of cheap- imitations. The name — Ayer's Sarsaparilla — is, prominent on the wrapper, and is WQWJ? iv the glass of each of pur bottiqa. STUMP EXTRACTOR TRIAL A PUBLIC Trial of H. L. Bennett and Go's improved STUMP PULLEft, Will be held at BUSHSIDE, ALFORD FOREST, At Noon on FRIDAY, MARCH 16. J. P. RICHARDSON, New Zealand Manager Walter A, Wood Harvesting Company. I 3 5



Publio Notices I "AfiiiußTON FOOTBALL CLUB. A GENERAL meeting of the Ashbur ton Football Club will be held on FRIDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock, m Arcade Chambers. Business : To receive report and balance sheet, elect, officers, etc. GKORGffi OROMIE, 3 33 Hon Secretary. oar MAitcH~i* a'jc «miTlbatiis TO LET.— Dwelling-house of five rooms, centrally situated, corner of Casa and Moore streets. i\ BULLOCK NOTICE is hereby given in :pursuance of the "Public Reserves Act" clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur fcon Swimming Club's Race Meeting, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of March prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz,—For each adult, one shilling, for each horse, one shilling, and for each trap. JOHN ORR, Chairman, Ashburton Domain Board. February 27, 1894. 2 184 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Coming-. Coming 1. Coming. FOUR WEEKS SUCCESS IN DUNEDIN ASHJBUIKXOtf' -Monday & Tuesday MARCH 12 & 13. * NEW imported talent; twenty per formers ; six lady performers; new tumblers, new clowns, new gymnasts, new riders. Turpin's Ride to York. Admission —2s and la ; children, 6d. W. H, Hayes, sole proprietor. 349 Fred. Raby, business manager. Don't Call to B«f> tne Xiadle* Bace on Bfarcli 14, Domain. 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 Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, 3*30 Hon. Sec.



Public Notices. NICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL WATCHES, .NICKEL WATCHES. fT^HE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25s now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. JESSON'S. (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. It» Tunnny—funny—very, very funny ASHBURTGN HIGH SCHOOL. mHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of J the Ashburton High School offer TWELVE Scholarships for Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and during good conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton High School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girla. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography, (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required will be equal to that possessed by pupils i of the sixth standard in the Primary! schools. | The examination will be conducted in the Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the aggregate not less than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subject will be deemed to have failad in that subject. Candidates must enter their names wit the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. 0. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24, 1894,



3.2O—Provincial Cliamplouglilp on Wednesday, March 14. RANGITATa LICENCING DISTRICT. IN pursuance of "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893," I, John McKeagtje, Returning Officer for the Rane;icata Licensing District, do here by give notice that on the TWENTY FIRST DAY of MARCH, 1894, the poll of electors as to Renewals of Licenses, under the provisions of the above men tioned Act, will be taken at the various polling places of the district. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1893," "The Licensing Acts," and "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act. 1893,'' I farther give notice that AN ELECTION will be held for the return of Eight qualified persons to serve as mem bers of the JLicentiog Committee for the Rangitata Licensing District. The last , day for receiving cominati^ns of Candi dates will be the 13th day of MARCH, 1894, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling places of the said distsiot on the Twenty first day of MARCH, 1894. Every man desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not less than two electors of the said district, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by section 75 of '■ The Electoral Act, 1893," delivered to the Returning: Officer on or before the 13th day of March, 1894. The following are the polling places for the Licensing District of Rangitata:— The Schoolhouso, Hinds (Principal) The Main Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Temperance Hall, Tinwald 1 The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe The Schoolhouse, Raßgitata Station The Schoolhouse, Rangitata South The Schoolhouae, South Orari The Schoolhouse, Orari Bridge The Courthouse, Geraldine The Schoolhouse, Scotsburn The Schoolhouse, Arundel The Schoolhoase, Ruapuna The Schoolhouae, Mayfield The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Rangitata Koad Board Office, Lia more The Schoolhouse, Greenstr®et The Sshoolhouse, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Flemlngton The Library Hall, Waterton The Road Board Office, Mount Soraera McLeod's Woolshed, itiveralie The Schoolhouse, Woodbury, JOHN McKEAGUE, 3 35 Returning Officer. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIET? New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MJj,O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq XheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G-.| M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dr W. G. Kemp, M.B.C.S. (Euglaid) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbT AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd thk LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method o! Valuation adopted by this Society is »f 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 £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) S'IEBLINtt All invested to yield nearly 8 per ceat» POLICIES IN FORCE ... H6,505 Slim, Assured ... ... ... £33,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Ano ual Income.. .. „ £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,623 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to .£1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount ing to £234,511 . A SB BONUSES declared for last FIVE veors, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding; FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN TTO A. M, F, SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY ?EARjJ Expenses of Management 9| per cent the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington W H. DERSY, District Secretary, Chrlstchurch. H ZANDER, " Local Broker Ashburtoo.



BOOK BINDING-. ii/rusic books & scrap books J NEATLY AND CHEAPLY BOUND. I 11 Sorts of Books'(bound in Leather or Oloth, at Christchurch prices, at the Office of ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO, Limited. Ashburton, February 3, 1894. v.5.5.00 ; nn U'S'S'° if - -1, UNION STEAMSHIP COMFANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed j nesday, Thursday, vaA Saturday. Picton and Nelson—Tuesday, Thursda and Saturday. Auckland, via Easb Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Ooas ports—Every Thursday ,\ Dunedin—Monday, Tuesday and Friday Hobarfc and Melbourne—Every Tues day. Sydney, via Auckland, every Monday. Sydney, via Cook Straits, every Tues day. EXCURSION SEASON.—During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines at Reduced Kates, available for return for three months from date of issue. For particulars apply to MILES & CO. LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON € liarlcs Hawkins, OF TINWALD. f"XTHILE thanking his customers for *T past favors wishes to remind the publi if they want real good value fc<r 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 BLANKETS, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in stock. —Also— THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre mises at the lowest price Not being under the expense of large t stores is able to compete and give the i best value, as a steady increase in trade is a proof. Canterbury College, Laboratory Department, Christohurch, N.Z.,Dec. 30, 1893 REPORT on the examination of a water filter received from Mr W. H. Rule, j Ashburton :—The filter consists of a cylin drical vessel of fine grained limestone, fitted into an outer cylinder of glazed stoneware, thß latter serving to collect and retain the Altered water. The idea of using s. porus stone in this particular orm is a very good one, giving the perfection of mechanical filtering together with great facilities for cleaning. Its capacity as a filter for separating every variety of mechanically suspended matter was tho roughly tested with the most satisfactory results. .Recent investigations on the subject of filtering have shown that it is much more effective than was formerly supposed, even whe.i soluble organic mattar passes through filtering has proved itself efficacious in stopping the germs of disease. The filter itself Is a very credi table example of colonial industry, and is. very neatly got up. A, W. BICKERTON, 1 27 Colonial Aaaiyst,



Public Notices. ! * n' «**■»- o *r^M G u n Bl Guns! EEVOLVEKS, KEVOLVEES, SALOON RIFLES, SALOON RIFLES POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, CARTRIDGES. Reduced Figures. QUR Shipment of, NEW SEASON'S GUNS has just arrived, ex Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to to inspect them, feeling sure that we are ble to offer thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, will be found SECOND TO NONE. JOHJN ORR & Co., IRONMONGERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. T BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just A landed a Large and Varied Stock of <3uns Chins Cwiins HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion. REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION 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 Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5 ply Seaming Twino China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, akd Cevion Teas Best English Leather Belting. 1 —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, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, of 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 Kirts Office Canton Marine Office I Health Tea.



: BOOT& FOR THE PEOPLE. " ""* S. ANDERSON, Manufacturer and Importer, £|~AS Opened a retail branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, L 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 direct Importer 1 am enabled to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PBIOB. . ~i?^ COLONIAL STOCK has all been made at my own Factory and every pair is GUARANTEED, Buy direct from the maker and save the middleman's profit The bespoke department is under efficient management. All classes of Boots made to order. c Repairing done cheaply and well, E. BONNINGTON, Manager. Beath's Summer Sale LAST FOURTEEN DATS. |M mm *f|* n , ■!„,„! |||||M TpURTHER REDUCTIONS to effaot a clearance Men's Colonial Wool Flannels 4s 6d, now 3s 6d, Men's Leather Shirts 3s lid, now 2s 6d, Men's Mole Trousers 7s lid, now 5s lid, Men's Kniapoi Knitted Sox Is 6d, now 11M, Men's Fawn Hard Felt Hats 7s fid, now 3s lid, Men's Black Soft Felt Hats 4s 6d, now 2a 6d, Fast Color Heavy Fiannellettes 4s 9d, now 3s 6d per dozen, Fast Color Twill Fiannellettes 5s 9d, now 3s lid per dozen, Fast Color Leather Shirting 9£d, now 6|d per yard, Printed Moleskins la lid, now Is 3|d per yard, AH Linen Tabling Is 9d, now Is 2£d per yard, Reversible Body Lining B|d, now4|d per yard Strong Shirting 6id, now 2Jd per yard, Creme Holland 7fd, now 4fd per yard, Strong White Calico, wide, 2s lid per dozen' BOOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS- Men's Harvest Bluchers a lid ppr pair. Ladies' Canvas Shoes (best quality) Is 6d per'pair. Children's Strong School Boots from 4a lid, * Balance of Stock of Ladies' Blouse, Sunshades, Straw Hats, Flowwa, etc. etc. at half priced G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREETJ ABHBFRTOV. AMLTIUJVtTIOtf. AMIIIUJinTIO]¥, Oun§. {jriins. Powder. §hoi. Caps, iarrrm^cs Cmrtrid^e^. SPORTSMEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stocks Every Gun warrantees! n6w from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & 00. MBEOHANTS AND IMPOBTBKS. f Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company, _ Springfield Pottery Company Oorben and Go's Celebrated Boanellad Mwtelpleo I McKen^ie s Furniture Renovator



Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. T^OR GOOD AND CHEAP SUITS, So£ kß» House 1 ?r ila l^» Kaiapoi '■ Boots, Istablished Blankets Old and Rugs. Is the . A COMPLETE OUTFIT. — WITH — Heavy Colonial CSrey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TUBKK. STEPHENS BROS, MAEKBT HOUSE, •^ B GUARANTEE that for Value, Parity and Economy th M . .re no Ten as yet that can Surpass the Mandarin and Tiger Blends, They are>ow so popular as to be a Household requisite, used in the Manam,, and the Oottdge, the Tent and the fetation. Mansio» EVERYBODY SHOULD SAMPLE THKSE TEAS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., MARinwHonSE . sole Agouta for .New Zealand—J, KATTJtiAY <fc SOU", DUNBDIN