DEATH.

STALKBR.—On February 9, at the resi dence of her mother (Mrs W, H. Bell), Margaret, second daughter of the late William Stalker. Aged 22 years.

Ashburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1894. THE RAILWAY PLANTATION.

Portions of the railway reserve in East Street are under plantation. The trees were planted by the Railway Department at intervals of time between each planting, and although notof course uniform in growth, orat all luxuriant, have done very well. But the " sticking in of the tree " is all the attention that has been paid to the plantations. The Mayor and several councillors took advantage of the visit of the new Railway Commissioners to Ashburton and interviewed those gentlemen on several subjects in con nection with the railway, but more particularly with regard to these plantations. They suggested to the Commissioners the adcisableness of handing over to the Borough Council the care and control of the plantations, re serving of course the right to resume the reserves should the ground be required for the extension of the lines, which greatly increased traffic would no doubt necessitate. Should the planta tions come under the Council's control, the pine trees and macrocarpa would be at once removed to allow the deciduous forest trees scope to grow; these trees themselves would be so trimmed as to leave them nicely topped, all the lower branches re moved, and the soil subjected to such cultivation as would stimulate growth. By this means the reserves would soon become one'side of a fine avenue. The lower branches having all been removed the line of vision would be perfectly clear, and every passing train would be fully visible. Then in sum mer the trees being in full leaf would afford shade from the hot sun, and shelter from the prevailing winds ; and in winter the leaves being all shed, and the branches bare, would allow the roadway of East street to get the full benefit of the drying sun. As the Commissioners were actually on the I ground and had what was wanted practically explained to them, they were able to form an intelligent idea of the circumstances, and although they promised nothing then—on the spur of the movement —they appeared to be favorably impressed with the idea, and the deputation are sanguine that their hopes in this matter will be fulfilled. Certainly the suggested pro gramme laid down by the Mayor in re gard to the plantations, would if carried out effect a wonderful improvement on East Street. The Moore street cross ing, so often asked for, was also discussed, but the Commissioners did not favor an extra crossing there, pointing out that there were three crossings in the centre of the town within two and a half chains of each other, while the whole traffic between Ohristchurchand Sydei^ham —the latter place representing 10,000 of a popula tiio}i*-?was earned over one grossing.

The station accommodation was also referred to, as well as the removal of all obstructions from the reserves be tween the station and the bridge. All these questions were promised the earliest consideration of the jpoinmis-

sioners.

THE FIGHT IN FLORIDA.

1" Oorbett knocked out Mitchell in a fight that lasted nine minutes." These words coutain the whole affair of the trouble between the Governor of the State of Florida and the people who wished to see Oorbett and Mitchell fight. The interest taken in the fight was world wide, and although from a highly moral point of view we may con demn all prize fights and boxing exhi bitions as vulgar in the extreme and brutalising in the highest degree, we cannot get over the fact that a very | large proportion of English speaking people take a very great interest in " the noble art of self-defence," and the trouble in Florida shows that " muscu lar Christianity " is as living a fact- as it ever was. The fist is the standard weapon of the Briton, and to it he has resource whenever he is so put out that patience avails no longer, and the " old man " proving too strong for the M new " and better man within him, seeks to prove also too strong for the opponent outside of him. An old boxer—his name is not at our finger ends just now-—became a Quaker, and after his reformation an acquaintance of the days of his flesh and fighting time indulged in a little rough banter at the expense of the convert. The time was when such banter would have been followed by punishment ' such as the strong only caa inflict, but Jthe railer knew that the lion was bound by the cords of Christian love, and dare not lift the mighty hand he aforetime used with telling effect. And the Quaker knew that advantage was being taken of these cords to annoy him. So he solemnly gave his assail ant warning not to "stir up the old man too much within me, lest he prove too strong not only for me, but for theef And the annoyance ceased. The British school boy quarrels with his playfellow, and each tries with doubled fist to " punch the 'cad " of the other, and the fever of the fight usually abates after the letting of a little blood —mostly from the nose, and drawn a good deal less scientifically than a re gular practitioner would draw it, French people are horrified at the idea of boys fighting like this, and seeing such a conflict with their own eyes, have an idea fixed in their minds that we are a barbarous people, and that our barbarity is born with us. The Englishman is ready with his fists, — the knife or the stiletto is readily ap pealed to by the people from the sunnier south or centre of the Conti nent, while other foreigners find the revolver about as handy a weapon of offence or defence as any. But the fist seldom breaks bones, and of the many passagesjat arms with nature's weapons but few end fatally, and just as few finish with broken bones. A' prize fight either with gloves a la Queensberry or with bare fists as in the olden time is not an ennobling spectacle, but the number of men of reputedly high culture and acknow ledged high social position who are found present at such exhibitions is extraordinary, and proves that, in spite of the prize ring having become unfashionable and of the fact that the prize fighter is no longer considered a respectable person, the bulk of the English speaking people admire the fist: as the English natural weapon, and like to see exhibitions of its use, in which science and force are combined. One very strik ing instance of this fondness for the " mill," on the part of the Americans at least, was given in Florida when all the eflorts of the authorities to prevent Oorbett and Mitchell meeting proved futile. The Governor of the State was very determined, and with half a regi ment of militia at his back ought to have been successful, but he was not. Not that the stopping of a prize fight by the authorities was likely to. bring about a conflict between the populace and constituted authority, but because the law was found not to be in accord with the executive authorities, and the Duval Club obtained a Supreme Court order showing that the governor of the State had no power to prohibit a glove fight. Hence Co^bett and Mitchell have been able to fight to a conclusion with respect to the championship belt of the world. Both men in their time stood up before the great modern gladiator, John L. Sullivan, one beat ing him and the other securing a draw. And whether the American Corbett would succeed in " knocking out" Eng lish Mitchell, or whether the vice versa operation would unexpectedly be per formed, was the point on which much enthusiasm and large sums of money depended. The fight was of the briefest description and the Yankee defeated his English antagonist in the easiest manner possible, Athletic circles, in which fisticuffs received a share of at tention were greatly satisfied with Florida law, which thus looks on a fight to a finish as a perfectly legal thing, and permitted the Yank to make mincemeat of th-> English cham pion ; but this satisfaction will not be shared by the great bulk of the people, other than the athleticists aforesaid— indesd nowhere else in civilisation could the fight have occurred without police interference.

Our Annual Picnic.

It is said to be the Bribon's right to grumble. Tbat may be or not, but whether a right or not, it is fully exer cised as such. In New Zealand we have admittedly one of the finest climates in the world, and yet almost every other day—judging by the conversation of the ! majority—gives didsatisfaction. But the journalists, compositors, machinists and t the other workers connected with a news i paper establishment., do not complain of the weacher. All thair energies in the exercise of the said right are devoted to deprecation of the untimely hours which are a necessary consequence of the publi cation of morning papers. And this is aggravated by the fact that public holi days —which mean recreation and pleasure to almost everyone—are merely the source of increased labor to the newspaper staffs, and it is not exaggeration to say that the journalistic department cannot put aside one day or even one night in the year and say "On this day or night Iwe will rest from our labors and do no work." After reading the above anyone will admit that a good cast has been made out for our annual holiday which though long dormant has been resuscitated. To allow of a thorough enjoyment of the holiday there was no publication of the Guardian last night, and arrangements had been made to enable the Mail staff to reach home at a reasonable hour on the previous night. The holiday took the form of a picnic at Laghmor, where the whole of the estate had been laid at the disposal of the company by the genial owner, Mr G. A. M Buckley. The weather was perfect.  About half past nine, the whole of the staff with their sweethearts, wives and little ones, numbering fifty-six, made a start from the office In Mr Newman's drag, a brake, and other conveyances taking the remainder of the pirty. Lagmhor was reached in an hour, and the " comps " were not long in finding a very fair wioket whereupon to use the cricketing materials kindly lent by the Albion Cricket Club. The morning was spent by the cricket enthusiasts in getting into "form" for a long contemplated match — married versus single. This matoh was played in the afternoon, and I resulted, after a good game, in a win for | the bachelors, although some of the good veterans, who had been in their time, worked hard and well to avert defeat. The Major, who tried his hand with the willow in the morning, said he ' had not played for thirty-five years, which perhaps accounted for his being away shooting when the match was being decided. The editor proved himself a veritable Blackham behind the wickets, and was very strong with the bat, and— cant walk to-day. Mr James Lane had also contributed to the picnic by lending an excellent set of quoits, which were also duly appreciated. The catering was in the hands of Mrs Ranger, and with the valuable assistance of Mr William Smith, arrangements were perfect as regards the refreshments. And here it must be men tioned that Mr Smith was unremitting in his attentions to the visitors throughout the day, showing them through the grounds in royal manner. Rounders and other games were indulged in by the young ladies and centlemon of the party, and these—together with bathing and fishing by the aquatics and Waltons— kindly permitted by Mr Buckley—found employment for everyone. From half past ten to half past seven made a long day and yet so enjoyable were the whole proceedings that a general regret was ex pressed wh«a the time for departing ar rived, and the party reached home at half past eight.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[MB PRE3S ASSOCIATION.]

The Pr#ml«r and tine IHTnorlii. Wellington, February 9. Four native chiefs from the Upper Wanganui district waited on the Premier congratulating him on his assumption of the position of native minister and asked him what were the intentions of the Government respecting the native race. Mr Sdddun replied that the policy of the Government would place the natives in such a position that they would reap to the fullest extent the benefits of civilization instead of being continued in a position of dependence. He intended to visit the districts of the North Island shortly and explain legislation affecting the Maoris and their land.

MASHONALAND

Capetown, February 8. Two African traders, Dawson and Taylor, have started to find Loben gula, and offer him terms on behalf of the Chartered Company. It is re ported that all his followers have de serted Lobengula.

Temperance Alliance.

The Rev Edward Walker, representative of the New Zealand Temperance Alliance, addressed a meeting in the Wesleyan church laat evening. Mr H. M. Jones occupied the chair.. The chairman ia introducing Mr Walker said an opportunity would be given at the close of the address to discuss the coming March elections. Mr Walker then gave a short review of Temper work in the south, showing the great strength of temperance sentiment in Otago. He then went on to criticise the Alcoholic Liquor Sales Control Act, saying it was evident that the framers of the bill had recognised that the people should control the liquor legislation, and although the act was full of errors, it would be im possible to get it repealed until after the March elections. At the conclusion, a discussion followed as to what action should be taken for the elections next month, and the question was adjourned for a meeting, ten days hence, when all tem perance people would be oalled together to consider it.

Ashburton Fire Brigade.

The annual social in connection with the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday evening in the brigade rooms. The chair was occupied by Captain Fooks until the arrival of Dr Tweed, when that gentleman assumed the head of the table. Apologies were received from Major Steward and Messrs Cambridge and G. A. M. Buckley. There was a large attendance of members and friends, and the catering, which was in the hands of Mrs Bryant, left nothing to be desired in that respect. The following were the toasts honored :— " The Queen," proposed by Captain Fooks; the "Borough Council," proposed by Lieutenant Miles and responded to by Crs R. M. Cuthbertson and R. Bird and ex- Councillor E. J. Paul; the "Ashburton Fire Brigade," proposed by Mr Cuthbertson and responded to by Captain Books, Lieutenants J. Miles and J. Pauling; the "Honorary Surgeon," proposed by En gineer Dolman, and responded to by Dr Tweed; the " United ¥ire Brigades Associa tion," proposed by Foreman J. H. Baker, and responded to by Lieutenant J. Miles ; the "Visitors" proposed by Lieutenant Pauling and responded to by Messrs Mac Lean Dunn, E. J. Paul and R, M. Cuthbertson. The musical portion of the entertainment was provided by Firemen Beach, Baker and Dorm, engineer Dolman, Lieuts. Miles and Pauling, and Mr Horace Gates, who presided at the piano. A recitation was also given by Foreman Hayes. An enjoyable evening was brought to a close at half-past eleven by the Binsrint* of " Auld Langeyoe." ■ & b

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Albert Burton is in town to-day making arrangements for a visit from the Lyons Operatic and Burlesque Company, A meeting of the Wesleyan Christian Endeavour society was held in the Temper ance hall Tinwald on Wednesday evening. ' Mr John Marsden, of the railway bock stall, will open a stationer's shop in Tancred Street, two doors below Mitchell and Turner's, on Saturday next. The "Wellington Post" says:—lt is ! really extraordinary that of the hundreds of men struck off the electoral rollß through not having voted at the late election, so very few have applied to be reinstated. It has been decided to "form a trust in England for the purpose of holding and pre serving places of historic interest and natural beauty. A lady has already offered to hand, over to the trust a beautiful cliff on the Welsh coast to be preserved for the enjoyment of the public. A strange case of catalepsy occurred re cently at Burton-on-Trent. A gentleman named Wileman fell into a trance and re mained in that condition for three dayß. Thinking thau he was dead, his relatives had the body placed in a coffin for interment, but just as the funeral was starting Mr Wileman ( recovered, and, being taken out of the coffin, revived. Visitors to the weekly furniture sales of Mr Alfred Harrison missed him on Saturday last, his place being very ably filled by Mr Henry Stephenaon. Mr Harrison is at present taking a holiday in New South Wales, and we trust he will return with a comfortable assurance that there is no place like home. Mr Stephenson will continue to wield the hammer on Saturdays till Mr Harrison's return. At the Police Court to-day — before Messrs ,T. Bullock and R. Alcorn, Justices of the Peace—Peter Macpherson, who had been remanded to Lyttlewm fcr a week for medical treatment, was again brought up on the charge of drunkenness, and was ordered to pay police expenses, £1 2s 6d,—John Bailey, for having been drunk on the railway platform the day before, was fined 10s and costs. On the certificates of Doctors Tweed and Trevor, William Clarke, a lunatic, was ordered to be seat co the Sunny sid» Asylum. A return is being prepared, says a Wel lington telegram, by the Colonial Secret ary's Department giving the number of women on the roll in each electorate at the time of the general election and the number of thoae who voted. The return is not yet complete, but it shows the following :— i City of Wellington, 728Q on the roll, 6146 voted; [^Wellington Suburbs, 1860 on the roll, 1622 voted; Otaki, 964 on the roll 767 voted ; Auckland City, 6660 on the roll, 5233 voted; Christchurch, 6710 on the roll, ! 5989 voted; Dunedin, 7644 on the roll, 6306 voted. The Rev A. Sger is about to deliver a series of Sunday afternoon discourses in the Odd fellows' Hall, commencing on the 11th inst., when the Rev. A. Ager will introduce the subject of the Lord's Second Advent. This topic appears to engage the attention of all denominations of the church just now, and as the rev. gentleman appears to have studied the matter a great deal, and from the interest taken in his past lectures on the Tabernacle of Israel, we expect these discourses to prove profitable and interesting to his hearers. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday— before Mr C. W. Wray, R.M. — a first offender was fined ten shillings and costs.— T. Mitchell, for drunkenness, was sentenced to forty-eight hours' imprisonment.— Frederick Parkin, charged with failing to pay the contribution due for the support of his mother, was allowed an opportunity of paying up arrears. Civil cases:—R. Elston v F. E. Fillis, £3 10a, for billing posters for circus. Judgment for plaintiff with coats.—Henry Zander v William Small, £21 8s 9d. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. i The " Wanganui Chronicle" satirically ob serves that "A Bill to provide for the children j of people who have not energy enough to control or means enough to maintain them," will, it is expected, form one of the policy measures of the Government in the coming session. As the law stands at present lazy or indigent persons can be relieved of their offspring, but they have to submit to nasty remarks from unsympathetic magistrates, who do not seem to think that such people should be so relieved. It will be necessary to have^the law amended, so as to enable all I people who feel unequal to the task of bring ing up their children properly to hand them over to the State. A general meeting of the Ashburton Polo Club was held at Henry's Commericul Hotel on Wednesday evening, Me H. S. Graves presiding. After the transaction of some routine business the following officers were elected:—Patron, J. C. N. Griggs President, Mr W. B. Denshire; vice Presidents, Dr. Leahy, Dr Tweed, Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, R. Friedlander, O. Digby, H. S. Graves, E. W. Hanmer, R. i W. Hart, and M. Stitt; Committee, Messrs R. Curtis, F. P. Claridge, E. J. Paul, E. Roberts, and E. S*unders; Hon. Treasurer, Mr H. S. Graves; Hon. Secretary, Mr W. Saunders ; Ground Com mittee, Metsrs Curtis, Denshire, Graves, and E. Saunders. Mr Frank Lockwood[can tell a good story as well as draw a funny cartoon. In the "Idler" for December he remarks, apropos of the protection of witnesses from bullying counsel, that sometimes it is counsel who wants protection. " I was defending a man at Yorkshire," he relates, "who was accused of stealing cattle—' beasts' they call them up there. 1 said to a witness, ' Now, my man, you say that you saw so-and-so; how far can you see a beast to know it 1' 'Just as far off as I am from you,' he smartly replied. You may imagine the laugh there was against me." .£s an illustration of the humor which sometimes proceeds from the dock, the following may be taken. A man, some years ago, was had up for stealing a horse. "Yours is a very serious offence," said the judge to him very sternly; " fifty years ago ib was a hanging matter." " Well," replied the prisoner, with a certain logical reasonableness, "fiffty years hence it mayn't be a crime at all." 5 A special meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held on Monday. Present —Messrs Bean (chairman), Meddins, Jones, Braddell, Craighead s Silcock, and Paul. A n apology was received from Mr Macpherson. It was resolved that the Committee's vote for members on ihe Board of Education be given to Messrs Thomas Hamilton Anson, Samuei;Roliß Webb, and the Hon William Montgomery. It was resolved that Miss E. A. Orr's application for a month's leave of absence owing to ill health be favorably recommended to the Board, and that Miss Hannah Curd be recommended to fill the temporary vacancy. Five applications for I the position of pupil teacher — rendered vacant by Miss Douglas' resignation—were received, and that of Miss Edith Bell waa sent to the Board for recommendation. A report was received from the headmaster advising the passing of the whole of the pupil teachers of the school in their respec tive examinations. Accounts to the amount of £1 8a 6d were passed for paym^t aod; tip tfoswd. adjourned,.

New South Wales Parlia ment.

Sydney, February 8. The effort of the retrenchment party in challenging the salaries was futile. Reductions were rejected by large majorities. A scene occurred after midnight. The Chairman called Mr Schey to order several times, and at last the latter rose and said, " I hope this may be the last time I am to be selected for improper and impertinent interference by the Chairman, whose conduct" —he then stopped and marched out of the Chamber. The {speaker took the chair, and Mr Schey was brought back. His apology only accentuated the offence, and on the motion of the Premier he was ad judged guilty of contempt. After wards he made an unreserved apology, and a motion to commit the offending member to custody was withdrawn.

ATHLETICS.

Christchurch, February 7. The hon. secretary of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association (Mr L. A. Cuff) has received the following entries for the championship meeting to be held at Dunedin on Saturday, February 17:— 100 yds Flat.—H. M. Reeves, L. Broad, j E. A. Robinson—Canterbury. J. H. Hemp ton, and P. A. Nathan—Wellington. S. Crawshaw—Dunedin. G, Strachan-^-South Canterbury. 260yda Flat.—F. E. Nj Gaadin—Auck land. J. H. Hempton, P. J. Nathan—Wel lington. ' D. Duncan, G. McMillan, S. Crawshaw—Dunedin. L. Broad, H. M. Reeves, E. A. Robinson—Canterbury. O. Strachan—South Canterbury. 440 yds Flat—A. M. Stuart, N. L. Gur* —Wellington. W A. Low, G. McMillan— Dunedin. G. Strachan—South Canterbury. H. M. Reeves, J. Fitzpatrick—Canterbury. H. Roberts—Auckland. 880 yds Plat.—A. M. Stuart, N. L. Gorr —Wellington. W. A. Low—Dunedin. G. Strachan—South Canterbury. J. Fitz patrick—Canterbury. One Mile Fiat.—C. D. Morpeth—Welling ton. J. S. Bain, J. W. Haynes, G. Turtoft —Dunedin. J. Whelan —South Canterbury. E. S. Leversedge—Canterbury. Three Mile Flat.—C. D. Morpeth- Wel lington. W. F. Bennett, J. S. Bain, J. W. Haynes — Dunedin. J. Whelan — South Canterbury. E. S. Leversedge—Canterbury. One Mile Walk—F, E. Whyte-Creamer— Auckland. A. Bain, junr., A, Findlay, G. Galloway—Dunedin. G. W. C. Smithson, H. Toshack—Canterbury. Three Mile Walk—F. E. Whyte-Oreamer —Auckland. A. Bain, junr, A. Findlay, G Galloway—Dunedin. G. W. O* Smith son, H. Poshack—Canterbury. 120 Yards Hurdles.—John Moir—Cantor bury. H! Roberts—Auckland. H. W. Batger, H. S. Bailey—Wellington. 440 yds Hurdles—X. W. Batger—Welling ton. J. T. Prain—Dunedin. H. Roberts—• j Auckland. Long Jump—F. E. N. Gaudin, T. F. Dpfill—Auckland. H. W. Batger—Wel lington. W. Mendelson—South Canter* bury. High Jump—John Moir—Canterbury. H. L. Kingsley, H. S. Bailey—Wellington. T. H. Upfill-Auckland. W. Mendelson— South Canterbury, Pole Jump—H. L, Kingsley—Wellington. J. T. Pram, H. S. Smeaton—Dunedin. T. F. Upfill-Auckland* Putting the Weight—J. T. Wachsmann— Canterbury. O. McCormaek—Wellington. R. Martin, P. Donll, J. Edwards—Dunedin. T. F. Upfill-Auckland. Throwing the Hammer— J. F. Wachsman —Canterbury. O. McCormaek—Welling ton. R. Martin, P. Donll, J.Edwards— Dunedin.

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASHBURTON.

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held on Monday Present—Mesars McLean (chairman), Sfcitt, Tucker, and Sargent. The Clerk apologised for the absence of Messrs Harper and Camp* belL COKBESFOKMNOE. The following crorespondenca was re ceived.—Rakuia Road Board wrote,,enclos ing cheque for work dbne in their district.— The Ashburton Borough Council wrote, ra valuation of Board's office. FORDS AHD BSIDQKSi Regarding the fords Mr Dighy asked per mission to make on the Winchmore road, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr.i Digby, asking him to state in writing what he required. The Cierk stated that the bridge on the Tisnaru track was in a dangerous state, and asked if the same should be redekced.—Re solved, that the bridge be redecked.—The Clerk stated that he had been to see the work on the Main South road, ford making by Mr W. J. Thomas which was nob complete. The matter was held over till next meeting, owing to the absence of the raembdr of the ward. It wan resolved not to take any more birds'eggs this season after February 15, and the Clerk was instructed to advertisa this resolution once in each of the local papers. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £87 7s lOd were passed for payment, and the Board ad* journed.

School Committee.

WINCHMORE SCHOOL.

Staff.-—Mr G. Cromie, masker; Mra A. G. Robertson, sewing mistress. Education Board's Remarks,—-It, is aa excellent repoffc, and reflects high crediti on the master in charge of the school. Inspector's Remarks .—Almost without exception the results of the examination are excellent. Through the pass group of subjects the work is of uniformly good quality, while the marks scored in class subjects are unusually high. The order and good behaviour of the pupUs are rid less commendable than their general answering,—(Signed), TflW. RicfittS} Inspector*

EXAMINATION KEFORT. The School was examined on December 23,1893.

THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, FEBBUAB-' 0, 1894.





Repetition and recfciation ..» Drill and exercises ... ... Singing Subject-matter s reading lessons Needlework  ,„

... 17 .... 10 12 ...I 10

49 '



Class Subjects.

Marks (0 to 100)

Grammar ... ... ... History Geography Science anji pbject lessons

60* 50 60 50

Total .... Percentage ,

| 220 . 55



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t Wanted,] CT O Let—That Hoase at present cccv- JL pied by Dr Hunter, Tancred street. Apply A. Okr. 2 56 MISS M. A. McKinnon, teacher of Pianoforte, removed to Cameron Street, opposite Mr J. L. Brown. 259 Y\7" ANTED, a Boy about 14 years for * * Housa and Garden. Apply to Henry Zander. 2 46 W"~~~~^NrED7 "Scrap Lead in anjr quantity foe cash- — Landblls and Preston, Burnett street, Ashburton. 2 61 OYSTERS and Fresh Fish of all sorts arrive evening per express at Deep Sea Fis-hing Co.'a Shop, Burnetfc street, Ashburton. J2_62 WANTED to rent, a six or seven roomed house with from ten to twenty acres of land, within a reasonable I distance of Ashburton. Apply to 2526 T. BULLOCK. FOUND between Tinwald and Ash burton, swag. Owner can have same by paying advertisement. J. F. Clakke, Hampstead. 2t58 CHANTED to Let, BusinesaHpremises * near post office. Also four roomed house, half-acre land—H. of. Jones. 2 8 W~" ANTED, everyone to order •* Peo« pie's Journal," large new penny weekly starting with 300 circulation in Ashburton. 2 21 f^ OOD liheaf and Straw Chaff; very \JT cheap for cash. Also, all kinds of Mill and Farm Produce.—J. Thomas. Havelock street. 2 2 PIANOS, Pianos, Organs, Organs, from; 20s per month. Cycles, Cycles, cash or terms. Extras.—H. M. Jones. Boxed, i » Love cards, Booklets, and Comic. Fire Screens, Pictures, Glass Ornaments, Christmas Cards, Crioket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums »nd Frames, and hundreds of other articles are to be sold a*- a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only, at L. F, Akdbswes & Co. Stationers' Hal], "PAUSODONOPTICT SPECTACLES, JIT Pausodonoptio Spectacles, Pauso donoptic Spectacles, Pausodonoptic Spectacles, Pausodonoptic Spectacles.™ Lumsdbn, Experienced Oculists' Optician, Tancred street. 1 136 IF you want fiist-class fruit go to Adams' for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. WANTED, Everybody to use Ifitan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zandeb, Sole Agent. 11 181 M*" RS ALCORN has on sale for the Holidays varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods and Christmas Presents. Saunders' Buildings DON'T wash yourself. Titan Soap does the work. No rubbing. No machines. 11 182 SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, the best, and the cheap est Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed, A trial solicited. —W, J. Siloock. R-JOHN MARSDKN, of the Rail way Book Stall, will open a Book and Stationer's Shop two doors below Mitchell and Turner's, on SATURDAY, lOch ot February. Books and Stationery at the lowest possible prices. Books clean, complete, and in good order will be taken in exchange. Circulating Itbrary. 2 47 r|vH&T which brings most light and ■*- hope to poorest homes is Titan Soag^ 11183 WANTED Known—That A. J. Walkee repairs Bicycles, Sewing 4aohmea, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery. WANTED, all Farmers to reduce Hardley's Large Stock of this Season's Oil, which he is selling at his -usual ridiculous low price by the Gallon or Case. CJUITS to measure, during the sale, 49s O 555, 60a, 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. Axcorn, Saundere' Buildings. ANTED Known ~W. H. Collier's noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sizes. VlTANTED~Known.—Half as much VV again in presents given to each purchaser during Christmas and New Year. H. 0. Segbrs, Melford House. W~ANtllD~Known^Spectacleß, eye protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S, Salmk's, Optician. WANTED, tha Public to know that Hakdley's Tanks are giving univer sal satisfaction. Testimonials if required. Fow is the time for Baths and Tanks, from 30a upwards. W' ANTED Known. — Our Cheap Slippers aie selling in dozens. Children's from Is, women's Is 9d. Buy one pair and you will buy more. — Mitchell and Tdrnek ASK your grocer for Health Tea, and when once you try it you will be satisfied with no other.— Henry Zander, Wboleßal0 J Agenh 2 43 \TT ANTED Known.—To Harvesters Vy —Dungaree Jackets and Overalls, Harvest Hats and Shirts and Suits of all kinds, at prices to meat the times. — Mitchell & Turnee. WANYEDHKm^~No reascaable offer will be refused for the balance of our Summer Dresses, Milli nery, aad Mantles. -Mitchell and TußNg.it. U |"\OLLAR Cigarettes;" cheapest in JLJ the market. All Tobaccanists keep them. 2 39 IST ANTED Known.—Extra value in VV presents now being given away for Christmas and New Year. Cheapest House in Town.—H C. Segers, Melford Bouse. WANTED Known.—Melford House cheapest shop in town, extra value in prasents now being given to each purchaser till further notice. —H. O. Segkrs. i /""IHOICB Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in ladies' and children's underclothing, Aprons and Pinafores, j Mrs Alcohn, Saunders' Building. j /"IOMMESCE the New Year by smok \J ins " Stars and Stripes." Whole sale at Zander's. 2 38 W4.NTED Known—' 4 The Corner " is sJxoFing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.— W. H. COLLIBK. TT7 ANTED Known.—To make room VV for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over *,t J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 W ANfEDalTand sundry to know that j HAftra^Ef i? still to the front with ail slassea of TinTO^- Repairs promptly | executed. Spcutiug and Ridging made j »4 £sed at unheard of rate



_sU!siij.esa Notices WATCHMAKEB, & MANU [ FACTORING JEWELLER. FOR HIGH-CLASS GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY, PLATE & MARBLE CLOCKS, pay a visit to the Jewellery Establishment of S. SaLEK, Prac tical Watchmaker, Manufacturing Jeweller, and Ooulist-Optician. SOLE AGENT for Lazarus' Patented System of Sight TjMting and " Specialite " I Spectacles, ensuring comfort and correct Sight. FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP IN WATCH, OLOOK, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRS. EAST STREET. NEW ZEALAND CiiOTiiiMCt Factory. THE "BISMARCK," HIGH-ARM SEWING MACHINES, have all the latest improvements. A First-class Machine at a moderate price, IT IS SIMPLE, ] DURABLE, LIGHT RUNNING, | NOISELESS. OUR Mr B. Hallbkstein, while in Germany, seeing the great success of the New " Bismarck " Sewing Machine succeeded in obtaining for our firm the sole proprietorship for New Zealand. HAND MACHINE, With beautiful polished cover and all ac cessories £5 10s. FAMILY MACHINE, With new and handsomely designed stand £8 10s. HAND & TREADLE COMBINED, Highly finished Table and Cover £9 10s. Any of those machines can be had on the time payment system 2s 6d per week. Our Agent will have the pleasure of calling on you at an early date. NEW.ZEALAND CLOTHING^FACTORY HALLENSTEIN BROS.. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager]



SMOKE Star and Stripes; 12 in a Packet. —H. Zander, Wholesale •AgOTt. §37