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THE PROPOSED NATIONAL PARTY.

London, February 11. Mr Campbell-Bannerman, Secretary of War, commenting on Mr Chamber lain's proposal to form a National party irrespective of political creed, said it was founded on mud and originated in spite. While the Crown clung to obsolete privileges it was im possible to let a quarrel between the two parties come to a compromise. Lord Salisbury's attitude was a des perate shift of a belated oligarchy trying to stem the overwhelming tide of Democracy. Sir Charles Russell characterised the proposal as a daring attempt to deny the workers' demands and views. He would prefer »n abso lute monarchy. Mr Bryce thought it was necessary to decide whether they should longer tolerate the House of Lords as sorry tools.

RECIPROCITY.

lord Rosebeiy has advised Mr Reid, the Victorian Commissioner, to arrange a basis of reciprocity with Canada, and said that he would then be prepared to again discuss proposals with regard to the Pacific cable and other matters.

MIXED MARRIAGES AND THE VATICAN.

Sir George Carbone, Crown Advo cate at Malta, replying to the Privy Council, reports that ths Pope is un able to ace his way to validate the mixed marriages included in the dis pute between the British authorities and the Vatican.

FOOTBALL.

The football match between England and Ireland resulted in a win for England.

THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE SHIP.

Lord Ooleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England, is stated to be retiring, and Sir Charles Russell is mentioned as his successor.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

The "Statist" says that the fall in silver is due to imports into India prior to resuming the import duty.

CONSERVATIVE PREDICTIONS.

A majority of the Tory Press expect that a dissolution will be the only choice to accepting the amendments made by the House of Lords in the Parish Councils and Employers' Lia bility Bills. The " Standard " suggests that the amendments should be re ferred to a conference of representa tives from the two Houses.

A SOCIALIST EDITOR IM PRISONED.

Pakis, February 11. Burton, editor of a Socialist paper published in the city, has been sen tenced to two years' imprisonment for the authorship of an article threatening President Oarnot's life in the eyent of Vaillant being executed.

(Received February 13, 10.40 a.m.)

SNOW IN AMERICA.

Washington, February 12. A severe snowstorm has been ex perienced in the Western States. Traffic was blocked, and a large number of cattle lost.

JABEZ BALFOUR.

B den OS Aybbs, February 12.

The Argentine Government has ordered Jabez Balfour to be removed oufc of court, but he is to bb retained in custody pending the arrival of legal documents and detectives.

FAILURE OF A FRENCH BANK.

Paris, February 12.

The Banque dcs Oompte has sus pended payment. Its liabilities are fifty-four million francs (£2,160,000). Besides Lombeyran, who is director of this company, Olere, manager of the Soeiete Immeubhs has also been arrested.

STORM IN ENGLAND.

.London, February 12. A groat storm is raging in England.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 13, 11.15 a.m.)

A NEW REEF.

Sydney, February 13. News has been received by the New South Wales Government of the dis covery of a new reef at Hillend, the ■crushing yielding at the r%te of one tiundred ounces per ton. The reef can be traced along the surface for five hundred feet.

A ROW ON A GOLDFIELD.

A disturbance of a somewhat serious character occurred at the Cooperative mine, New bouth Wales, A large body of miners and many women and children made a hostile demon stration against the tributers. As they were leaving the mine the latter were hustled and some stone throwing was indulged In, but without serious injury to anyone.

CHEAP MONEY.

Melbourne, February 13. | The Victorian Oabinet has, after i considering the tendency of the high rates of interest charged by the banks to cripple enterprise, decided to formulate a scheme for advancing moDey at per cent to small land] holders from the savings banks.

THE SCORFF.

Hotaet, February 13. The French warship, the Scorff, has arrived from Dunedin.

THE TASMANIAN PARLIA MENT.

The Tasmanian Parliament has been summoned for the 27th inst. The Premier in the course of a speech said it had been decided to reintrocluce last year's taxation proposals. It was estimated that additional revenue to the amount of £10,000 was required.

THE CABINET SUMMONED.

Mr Gladstone has summoned a Cabinet meeting for Monday.

Genius in Age.

Wagner, at the age of 3ixfcy-eight, pro duced his noblest work ; Verdi, his finest tragic opera at seventy-three, and his first representative comic opera afc seventy nine. Musical historians have been wont to point to the production of f4The Creation " and *• The Seasons " by Haydn when just past the age of sixty as the greatest feat by a composer of advanced years. But this record has within the last twenty years been easily beaten. Yet between Haydn and Verdi there is a certain anilogy. Both men moved on with the times, both took care to learn from tha best of their juniors, both determined to keep their minds yonng and to sympathise with, rather th»u to hinder, the progress of new ideas. In one re spect the parallel ceases. Haydn's touch ing couplet— Hier ist alle meine Kraft, Alt und schwach bin ich " — (Here is all my power Old and weak I am.) cannot with any semblance of truth be endored by Verdi. Hia body is as sturdy as his intellect, his ideas are still fresh, his workmanship is still sound. It is hard to believe, when listening to " Falataff," that it is not the work of an impetuous young man in the heyday of life and the fulness of strength, ho fail ing imagination is apparent anywhere: none of the prolixity which might reasonably be expected from a man of his years, and which would be pardonable in so melodious a writer.—Saturday " Re' view."

A Doctor's Troubles.

"My dear fellow," said the doctor to me, ''you have no idei what we have to put up with. If I call to see a patient frequently, I am ' trying to run up a bill;' if I don't its shameful neglect.' If I manage to get to church, and am called out, I hear afterwards, * Working the Bob Sawyer dodge on Sunday, eh, doctor V If I am so busy that I c<*nnot go, I am sure to be asked, ' How is It that, you doctors are all atheists ?If my wife calls on people, ' it is because she is try ing to get patients for me;' but if she doesn't, it is is because she is ' too stack up.' If J cure a patient quickly—get credit, you say ? oh, dear no I —the patient' wasa't half as bad as the doctor tried to make out; why, he was quite well in a week ;' but, on the other hand,, should the case develop serious complica tions, 'Ah 1 the doctor never understood the malady ; in fast, he was worse when he had been taking the medicine a week than when we called him in.* *• If I suggest a consultation, it is only because I don't know what is the matter ; if I pooh-pooh the idea as unnecessary, I am 'afraid cf exposing my ignorance.' I am expected to, so to speak, cast a horoscope on a baby's life, and tell its mother what its ailments will be. If I can't do that, I ' cannot possibly know very much.' lam also expected to foresee all the ' ills that flesh is heir to' six months before they come. I once lost a patient whom I had treated for influenza, because I did not foretell an attack of rheumatism which came on three months later. In all cases, if they get worse, the fault lies in the medicine; if they get well, it is ' the goodness of Providence.' If I send in my bill, they say, 'he is in a terrible hurry for his money ;' if I don't, it is 'so unbusinesslike.' 'But we get well paid V do you say. My dear sir, if I received payment for one-half I do I should die from shock."

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AclioliiKtic

Auckland, February 13. The application for the re-employment of Mr Beuge, dismissed from the Devon port school for alleged unfair practices in the standard examination was considered by the Board. The members generally opposed it, but agreed to let the roaster stand over for some time. Selby, who made the charges, asked for his legal coß ts—£27—hue the Board declined, owing to the delay in bringing the allega tions.

liijimjir«ve«l "Vain**.

Wellington, February 13. Government intend to reintroduce the clause in the Rating Act giving local bodies power to rate on unimproved values.

The Factories Act.

Philip Wills was fined 50a and costs for allowing a girl work in a laundry after 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Mania for Following-.

The mania for poisoning continues. A young married woman was taken to the hospital suffering from poisoning by dissolved match heads. She la recovering.

THE BURWOOD TRAGEDY.

Sydney, February 12. Two of the bullets fired at the Mayor, Paisley, entered his back—one in the region of the lungs, the other near the kidneys. His condition is re^ garded as extremely critical After firing two shots, it is alleged that Red* fern drew a stiletto, badly cutting the Mayor's hand. (Received February 13, 12 20 p.m.) _ Sydney, February 13. Three Loaded revolvers were found on Redfern's body. He had frequently threatened to shoot the mayor, having of late conceived a strong' dislike for him. Mr Paisley had just concluded his term of office yesterday, and came to the Council Chambers to prepare his report. Redfern had previously expressed his determination not to assist him in preparing his report, and had destroyed all the minutes of the Council since the municipality was created, arid all accounts to date.

INVJBRGARGici.Ii, February 12, Mr Paisley, snob by Bedfern the Town Clerk of Burwood, Sydney, was about twelve years ago head of the firm of Paisley and Co. here, now Gathrie and Co.. Limited. A late resident of Bur wood, now here, says that Mr Redfetn was a superior man, and was badgered by OR.c or two councillors whom he had bowled out in the matter of tendering; for municipal works in the names of others. Mr Paisley always supported Mr Hedfern in these matters. Mr Parley was well liked when here, being alert and throwing himself heartily into public business. Mr Redfern racontly recovered substantial damages for libel from a councillor of Burwood, c -__ - ___——.

LABOR ITEMS.

(Received February 13, 11.15 a.m.) Sydney, February 13. In communicating the result of the Shearer's Conference to the Pastora lists' Union, the President pointed out that the spirit of freedom of contract had not been observed, as the Pasto raliste' Union, not being employers, were not free to engage or employers free to employ men of their own selection, .References were useless, because what would satisfy one man would not satisfy another.

Death of Captain Ronert son.

Newcastle, February 13. I Captain Robertson, of the Tinaaru Harbor Board's dredge, No.-404, is dead. He was taken ashore from the vessel a few days ago in a very low state.

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v. OTAGO.

DuNßnra, February 12, The match between New Soubh Wales and Qtago was continued to-day. The at tendance was very fair, especially towards the close As to the weather, there were samples of all kinds. Rain had fallen in the morning, and a smart shower fell just before the commencement of the visitors' innings. After that it was oppressively close and mugpy, and then the sun came out in blistering heat. It then became overcast, a small whirlwind following, after which came slight rain, just enough to keep the ground wet and to cause the umpires and captains to consult time after time The game underwent many changes throughout the day, and the visitors have bo far had the best of the lack. Otago's 264 was short of what was expected, but when Moore lefc at 13 and Mackenzie at 56 the prospects of the local men were bright. With six wickets down for 75 a follow on seemed inevitable for the visitors, and seven for 90 did not materi ally improve their chance. This was the turning point of the game. The bowling was dead on, and E. Noble and Gould could do little or nothing with it, but while they were getting their eye in rain was approaching, and when it came they were able to punish it. The general opinion is that Macneil afc this stage showed lack of judgment with the bowling at hia disposal. He took off Hope, who had got four wickets and put on Downes. Had Parker's curly ones been tried when the rain fell the tale to be told might have been different. Downes was completely out of form, and the partnership added 88 before Gould retired. As the Noble brothers carried the score to the point where a follow-on would be saved the ex citement was intense. With one short of it E. Noble was caught, and Miller, the last man, came in. He and Noble stole a run and saved it. Had Hope followed up his brilliant catch by & clean return Miller would have been out to a certainty. When stumps were drawn the score was 195 for nine wickefcs. The fielding of the local men was with two exceptions very good, Fisher and Clarke being very bril liant. Lawton bowled splendidly, but had no luck. It is noticeable that the visitors did not secure a wicket clean bowled. A sharp shower of rain fell, making the wicket easy for the visitors, but before the adjournment they lost Moore's services. He made a miss-hit from the last ball of the over, and was caught by Fisher for 8, the total being 13, got by careful play. On resuming, Mackenzie joined Oowley, Lawton and Downes (continuing bowling. Mackenzie soon made his presence felt, being especially severe on Downes, and 20, 30, and 40 soon appeared, Cowley having a narrow escape of being run out at 48. Hope relieved Dowries, who could do nothing on fche wet and slippery ground; 2 from his second ball sent 50 up, and then Currie whipped off the bails, but Mackenzie was given not out. A few runs later Lawton bowled him with a beauty, and the dangerous man, who was scoring rapidly, retired—s6—2—27. The sun now came out, and, the ground drying rapidly, in his nexs over Hope clean bowled Cowley with a beauty. He had played very steadily for his 17. Austin was the incomer and play became ex tremely slow, with a blazing hot sun. All sortd of balls were given Walford, with the result that he ran up 14 whiie Austin only scored 2. Austin th< n ran for a drive, but he had not calculated on Fisher, who threw him out—72—4 —2- The next ball fiom Hope Walford skied, and Clarke took it nicely. Searle and Gould were now together, Cowley going out to run for tha latter. Each scored a single, and after a succession of maidens Hope dis missed Searle with a trimmer—7B —6—l —and Davis, the skipper, filled the vacancy. Play was painfully slow, Law ton bowling seven maidens in succession, till Hope gave Davis a full toss to leg which was sent for 4. and with a single brought 80 up. More slow play, and Gould sent Hope to leg for 3, but the next ball Davis played on to his wicket- 90—7 —7- E. Noble was the incomer, and play was very tedious, a long time elapsing before 100 went up. Noble then got Lawton to leg far 4 and 3in good style. At 115 a squall from all quarters came on, followed by rain, Downes having just relieved Hope. After an adjournment Gould and Noble became very busy, playing with confidence and scoring rapidly all round the wicket, until at 158 Clark relieved Fisher, who had gone on for Lawton, Another 20 was add*d before Clarke beat Gould with a fast one. The retiring batsman had made his 43 at a critical juncture in masterly style, hia partnership with Noble having put on 88. The brothers Noble were now together, and there was still a prospect of saving the follow on, Downes was kept on though he was being hit about. At Isl E. Noble was dismis&ed by a brilliant catch after scoring 51 in fine style. Miller, the last man, came in, and the excitement was great, one run being re quired to save a follow on. This was «ot by a stolen run, and the total carried to 156 wheu stumps were drawn. The following are the scores :— New South Wales,—First Inninga. L. Moore, c Fisher b Lawton ... 8 O. Cowley, b Hope t . 9 , ... 17 A. Mackenzie, b Lawton ... „.., 27. S. Walford,' c Clarke b Hopa ,„ 14 S. Austin, thrown out Fisher „„ 2 Searle, b Hope  1 Gould, b Clarke ... ... ... 43 J. Davis, b Hope , 7 E. Noble, c Hope b Lawton 51 A. Noble, not out 11 D. Miller, not cut 4 Extras 10 Total for nine wickets .«, 195

TO-DAY'S PLAY.

DuNMpiN, February 13. Play began at noon, and twenty minutes later Hope bowled Miller for 8, E, Noble carried his bat for 11, the innings terminating for 199. Hope bowled admirably, capturing five wickets for 36 runs, Lawton took three wickets for 53, Clarke one for 28, Downes none for 61. Fisher's fielding was superb. Otago had losfs two wickets for 14 at the luncheon adjournment, Lawton being caught by Austin in the slips off Miller before he had scored, and Baker being bowled by Miller after making 7.

A match haa been arranged between the Aahburton Cricket Club and the Ashley County Cricket Club for Wednesday, March ?, commencing at 2 p.m. and con tinued the following day from 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., to enable the Ashley County team fcf leave hy the afternoon train for Timaru. As a great deal of the non success of the local club ia due to want of practice, the selection committee have chosen the following players who are re quested to get into practice, the com mittee having determined to give the preference to those members who attend practice most regularly. The names selected are—Denshire, Burke, Russell, Jackson, Mitchell, Chapman, Flower, Lane, Orbell, A. Buchanan, Cuthbertson, Dixon, Fooks, Owen, Todd, Oromie, Grant and G. Andrews, A practice match will be played to-morrow afternoon.

CABLE NEWS.

It is estimated that the damage by the recent Gippsland floods will cost .£50,000 to repair. Princess Ina, daughter of Princess Beatrice of Battenberg, was thrown on her head to-day while out riding at Gsborne. Her injuries are of rather a serious nature. The New South Wales Premier has announced that the Government in tend to firmly repress the distribution of properties by lottery, as he con siders it will not help the colony out of its difficulties, but encourages a spirit of gambling.

COMMERCIAL

London, February 11. A wheat cargo from the Gape of Good Hope has been sold at about 25s 9d per quarter.

SPORTING

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

After the second payment on Saturday the following remained in the Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added. For two and three year-olds. Five furlongs. Tofa Teredina Payche colt Gunshot Neroli Errington Artilleur Strath Braan

The Prince of Wales, by the fact of his birth as Heir-apparent, inherited, without the necessity of patent or creation, the dignities and of Duke of Saxony, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrickj Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Grand Steward of Scotland. This afternoon the firebell was tolled dur ing the passage of the funeral procession as a token of respect to the late wife of Mr James Pauling. The funeral was very largely attended, forty or fifty vehicles full of people from all parts of the county fol lowing the hearse, while a procession of Druids on toot preceded it. As well as being a Lieutenant of the Fire Brigade, Mr Pauling is a leading Druid, and both bodies thus took occasion to mark their sympathy with Mr Pauling and his young family in their irreparable loss. The Sydenham Borough Council, on the recommendation of its Finance Committee, passed a resolution to the following effect, in reference to a demand made by the Charit able Aid Board for the payment ot the Coun cil's contribution:— " That a reply be sent, pointing out that at the time of the receipt of the letter, the Council had made full payment of all moneys due by it and expressing regret that the Board find it necessary to write in the strong terms adopted." The committee, the resolution weDt on to say, proposed to report further as to the cost of distribution of charitable aid at the next meeting of the Council.

THE ASHBUBTOH GUARDIAN t TUESDAY, FEBBUABY IS, 1894.



T^t O different qualities ot Health Tea, i-^ there is only one quality, and thab s " The Best, '—Henky Zander, Whole iile Agent ' g 45



THE " Dollar Cigarettes " are becoming universal. H. Zander, Waolaaale



Tenders. mlsNjJjEßsT Wanted by SATURDAY, I X the 17th, for Skim Ploughing, Harrowing, Sowing, and Rolling about 9C Acres. Particulars at 2 78 JOHN ORR & CO.'S Office. rpENDERS are invited for the pur _L chase of the crop (for seed) in the Domain. Particulars to be ob tained at Town Clerk's office, where tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on SATCJRDAY, the 17th inst. 2 98 HATFIELD LODGE. FOR SALE, BY TENDIR A FARM OF 250 ACRES 350 Situated four miles from the Rakaia township, and known as Hatfield Lodge, the property of MR JOHN HARRISON. The property is sub-divided into pad- 1 docks well laid down, and water-races in every paddock, with good house and orchard and ALL NECESSARY OUTBUILDINGS. ! Any person in want of a farm will do well to inspect this freehold property, as almost any terms may be arranged at 6 per cent. Tenders to be in not later than the FIRST of MaRCH, 1894. 2 94 'jlemimber I'lower Show, Saturday, February IV.



Public Notices. # "A H MASOHIG SERVICE. IHE REV. A. CHODOWSKI will hold a Masonic Service in the MASONIC HALL, Tancred Street, ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, ! AT 3 P.M. Masons and the Public cordially in' vited. 2 87 A. ORB, Secretary.



ALLENTON.~For Sale 19a 3r 27p, fronting the Wakanui Creek. Allenton, good land and well situated. Those desirous of purchasing a small block of good land near town are invited to in spect. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. To Let—A small shop with two rooms attached, situated in Burnett street, T. BULLOCK. NO more indigestion, no more nervous ness from indulging in too much Te drinking for those who drink Health Tea. Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. 2 42 COMMENCE the New Year by smok \J ing " Stars and Stripes." Whole sale ab Zander's. 2 38 flower Show, Arca«l«, ffelirnary 1? |\RINK HEALTH TEA. It Is the ■*-' Best, the Purest, the most Invigo rating Tea.—Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. 2 35 TO LET. — Dwelling-house of five rooms, centrally situated, corner of Casa and Moore streets. Possession can be given next week. T. BULLOCK HEALTH TEA is a boon to humanit i a blessing to mankind, a real elixi of life. •— Henry Zandbb, Wholesale Agent. 2 44 TINWALD.~For sale, a bargain.-4 sections in one block between Harland and Grove streets. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK.



Hnnil in Attendance at flower Show PILLu THE BEST Family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles EASY TO TAKE PURELY VEGETABLE The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom .u'h, find permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a i■athartic, either for travellers or asafamilv medicine, Ayer's l>Wa are the best In the world. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, , :, Mass., U. S. A. Every DoseJEffective. yp" Beware of cheap imitations, llii) name—Ayer's Pills—is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown in the "I;i>sh of <>.n,f>b of our bottles. Admission to l"low«r §liow !• ; Children ««1. Mr D Tftomas,



' NOTICE TO PATIENTS. DR HUNTER wishes to notify his Patients that he has REMOVED to Burnett street, nearly opposite Dr Tweed's. 2t92 Fruit and Flower Show, SVebrnary 19. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ! "ONTRIES for the SHOW will close at -^ 8 p.m. on THURSD4Y, February 15, where the Secretary will be in attend ance at the Arcade Chambers, from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. J. C OAWSEY, 2 99 Hon. Secretary. A GENERAL MEETING of the Ariel Bicycle Club will be held on WEDNESDAY Night at eight o'clock in the Arcade Chambers. I JOHN MULLER, 2 100 Hon. Sec. 1



BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATUEBAY, FEBRUAKY 24, 1894. lif R D. THOMAS has received in- XTJ- structions from Mr John Walsh, to Sell by Auction, as above, A VERY COMFORTABLE AND CON, VENIENT FIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE AND OUTBUILDINGS, Standiog on over HALF-ACHE of FIRST CLASS LAND, Fronting the Railway just past the Flour Mill, and being in the corner of the C&thulic Reserve. This is a property well worth looking after by a person of small capital. Sale'at 1.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 2*89 Ashburton.



Spectacles! Spectacles! "LTAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete Bft of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesigh hy mrvns badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors, Smoked Glasses of various shades with stpight ok curled sides* Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astieimatla Folder Clip. S BAL.EK OCULIST-OPTICIANS AGENT,



BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. D, FITZGERALD'S FARM, WAKANUI. MR D. THOMAS fin conjunction withMnJ, G. Restem.) has re aeived instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1394. At Bullock's Arcade. That well-known very valuable and highly cultivated farm, situated in the best pirt of the Wakanui District, Ash burton County, the property of Mr D. Fitzgerald, comprising— A*yj ACRES of really first-class | / land, well fenced, watered and conveniently subdivided with good dwelling house, large stables, and other im ■-- provements in first-class order. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. For terms aad particulars apply J. G. RESTELL, Ashburton. H. H. SECRETAN, Rakala. Of D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, Ashbnrton. N;B.—Comment on the quality of the above farm is considered super fluous. 2+BB "IIOUN^C^Ra~ROAD"B6ARD. NOTICE is hereby given that all rates unpaid after the 26th of February, 1894, will be sued for without further notice, E. B. COOPER, 54 Collector,



Public Notices. "losgbeach road district. 1 ~\TO MORE EGGS OR HEADS of JLN Small Birds will be purchased after WEDNESDAY, February 14 mst.__27_6 feTOCTCGT^i^NOFO^TE,"HABMONY, COUNTERPOINT, etc. Miss Maibel Bell WILL be at Home to intending pupils at Gates' School of Music, WED NESDAY, February 14, from 11.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. 2 82 £Treward7 STRAYED, from Chertsey Road, Chestnut Hack, white hind foot. Anyone returning same to George Robbins, junr., Winchmore Road, will receive above reward. 2 79 To those desirous of acqwiring a piece of land near town : For Sale or To Let, lots 84, 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, below the County Sabyards and near Fairfield road. ' T. BULLOCK.



ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THIRD ANNUAL SHOW. ARCADE. SATUEDAY, FEBRUARY 17 /^\PEN FROM 1 p.m. TILL 10 p.m. j7c. cawsey, 268 Hon. Sec. NOTICE. A MEETING of all Membe-s of the Ash burton Club who are desirous of joining a 1 Morris Tube Bifle Class are requested to attend at the Olub Rooms on WEDNESDAY Evening, the 14th inst., at eight o'clock. A, A. FOOKS, 2 71 Convener.



A BOOK TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or aaiall quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT] COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON.



U.S.S: CO |W|« u-s-s- CO Iff - " UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL> TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Picfcon and Nelson—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Coas 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 Hates, available for return for three months from date of issue. 1 j For particulars apply to | i MILES & CO. LIMITED. AGENTS, 4SHBURTON



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY



; New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.&., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Bichardson, C.M.&., M.L.C John Duncan, Isq Medica' Officer i 1 Dr W. G. Kemp, M.B.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd th 6 LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR lhe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ia of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in tha Australasian Colonies, ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Steeling All invested to yield nearly 8 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE .. 116,505 Sum Assured ... ... ... *38,888,283 Accumulated Funds  .. £11,328,448 Annual Income.. ..  £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses DMded .. .. £5,434,622 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £ 504,201, yielding .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1(030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A. JVL P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 9| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington W. H, DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburfccr



Wheat! _ Wheat! TffE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PJBIME MULING WHEAT, at) Highest Market Rates. We are also prepared to store Grain on Farmers' account in our Now Grain Stores, Wbst Stmsep, Ashburton, on Very Favourable Terms. Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST Current Rates. KOLLITT^& Co,, CANTEEBUEY FLOUB MILLS. Office and Stores : WEST STREET ASHBURTON, Beath's Summer Sale LAST JFOUBTEBN DAYS. TpURTHER REDUCTIONS to effacfc a clearance. Men's Colonial Wool Flannels 4s 63, now 3s 6d, Men's Leather Shirts 3s lid, now 2s 6d, Men's Mole Trousers 7s lid, now 5s lid. Men s Kaiapoi Knitted Sox Is 6d, now Hid. Men's Fawn Hard Felt Hats 7s 6d, now 3a lid Men's Black Soft Felt Hats 4s 6d, now 2a 6d, Fast Color Heavy Fiannellettes 4s 9d, now 3s 6d per dozen Fast Co or Twill Fiannellettes 5s 9d, now 3s Ud per dozen,' Fast Color Leather Shirting 9Jd, now 6|d per yard Printed Moleskins Is lid, now Is 3|d per yard, ' All Linen Tabling Is 9d, now Is 2£d per yard, Reversible Body Lining B£d, now 4|d per yard fetrong Shirting 6ld, now 2|d per yard, Creme Holland 7f d, now 4§d per yard, btrong White Calico, wide, 2s lid per dozen.' —— ;o;— —- BOOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS- Men's Harvest Bluchers S3 lid ppr pair. Ladies' Canvas Shoes (best quality) 4s 6d per pair Children's Strong School Boots from 4s Ud. ' Balance of Stock of Ladies' Blo a u;«^hade S , Straw Hats, Flowers, tte. etc. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCREB STREET, ASHBURTOIV.



W. H. COILDfS & CO. FARMEES BEWARE! BEWAEE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE usfc Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VaLVOT mv ««* *.v Machine Oik which will not only Lubricate, but wil \l I £s R Ofi eS oarts of machinery cool. Prices on application. keep the wo^mg W. H, Collins and Co /■Roya. Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company AGENIS F3R \ Springfield Pottery Company' I Corben and Go's Celebra&d *v,> n j ..



Kdgar Bucbanan, railmAi^^^r^h. SBHIOK SOHOLAB, ONIVIRSITY lirokdSSi "^ '"* pe? ple with OF NEW ZEALAND, tite . SSS^^^SSP^S. IS willing to coach for Matriculation or . 234 Univeisity Degree Examinations. ~ ~ I ~ " —• Ashburton, January 22, 1894 1128 LA oakd. THE REASON WHY MtS A' G> Gl^'d£e f CRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN teachirof ARE the Lea-ling Tailors and Outfitters PIANOPORTI, ORGAN* AND in Ashburton— SINGING. BECAUSE They keep the Largest COX BTRTrwm Stock of Fashionable Tailor- UEEET' me Goods. ASHHTTRTriw BECAUSE They employ the Largest J.Z. m Number of First Class mwT>m*ci ..xt .-^^ Tailors. TERMS ON APPLICATION. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor- . . ing Business. " " ——»■> ■ BECAUSE They give ihe Besc Value, 1 PIANOS !! PIANOS Fit, and Workmanship. ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS BECAUSE Their Motto is- TOLINS 1 VIOLINS!? VIOLINS satisfaction. M0SIO! M™' M^° CEAIGHEAD&BBHEYMAN, E^^^^ad- 0 'm"° THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT- MONTHLY MAGAZINE FITTERS, Of Mv8 »o» Science, and Art, ASHBURTON ■m>TjicmwTw~^« -*-r ______-___--_- DKESDEN PIAJSTO CO., "W PPVAISTT SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. T\^. BRYAN 1, HORACE^ GATES BAKER AND CONFECTiQNER, ASent and Manager WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD- ~~~ ~~ — FELLOWS' HALL. & HACPBISRSOn' —— (Late with Alcorn,) A TT .• ,- •p, * n n-IIOCER mi) TEA DEALER. LL descriptions of Pastry, Con VJT •"■"«. fectionery, Wedding and Birthday (The Green Frosted Windows oDnosifca Cake, etc., of the best quality supplied on Mitchell and Turner's). rF hort notice __ OEOCKEEY, Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for GLASSWARE at reasonable terms. 12*136 TIN War P HARDWARE. : ■ ■ BRUSHWARE, Etc. Etc. W^C 1* M^^m Threshing Machines supplied y**s^"C7 CASH CUSTOMERS wifi find* I am JL selling best goods, cheaper than any IJ^^^^^Pl OrtJew promptly attended to. D Mt CPHERsoN, ~ Tancred Street. LANDELLSASPPEESTON ZrwSZTSZZZF£^ Buenett Steeet, next Ashburton Club, j -*-' the market. All Tobacconists ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, 16™! 2 3 O UR Mr LandelThaving worked for ANNOUNCEMENT the last twelve years as Locomotive ~ Fitter in the Aldington Workshops, and T HAVE much pleasure in announcing Mr Preston having served his apprentice- to fcße Public of Ashburton and ship with Charles Bnrrell and Sons, Surrounding Districts that I have opened England, Traction Engine Manufacturers a shoP isi Tancred Street, under the is a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction management of Mr H. Field, where all will be given to whoever may place their m.v we^ known Herbal Remedies and all engines in their hands. kin<i of Patent and Proprietary Medicines ____ may be had at Christchurch Prices, Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, Yours Truly, and Engines of every description E. W. HA Ii li, REPt! RKD MEDICAL HERBALIST, Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En- K2^" 01*11^ 1*B***8*** "* 11 7 H*s graving om u t°3 mmt, Ohnstchurcb,