MADAGASCAR.

Paris, October 12. M. de Villiers, the French com missioner to Madagascar has arrived at Tamatave.

THE CZAR.

Pt Petersburg, October 12. The Czir has reviewed the Russian fleet at Sebastopol. Professor Leyden believes that his malady is curable. (Received Ootooer 13, 10. am) St, Petersburg, October 13 It is reported that the Czarewich will accompany his father to Corfu, and then proceed to Darmstadt and escort Princess Ahx to Russia, where they will be married next month.

A TORRES STRAIT SERVICE.

Londok, October 12 The Queensland Government has invited tenders until November 1, for a passenger and cargo steam service between Queensland and London by -way of Torres Straits. The steamers must be provided with refrigerators.

THE KAFFIRS.

Capetown, October 12 News has been received that Lorenzo Marquez ia surrounded by thirty thousand natives. The situation is regarded as critical.

COMMERCIAL.

Adelaide, October 13 The bank rate 1b three per cent.

Federation.

Ho bart, October 13 The Premier is willing to meet the Premiers of other colonies at Mel bourne to discuss federation.

The Rodondo.

AaELAiBB, October 13 Experts state that owing to the thick southerly weather causing a set into +he bight, the Rodondo was probably driven off her course, assisted by a defect m the compasses. The shipwrecked passengers were re einbarked, and returned to Adelaide.

WHALLING.

Sydney, October 13 The American whaler, the 0. W. Morgan, wa3 at Norfolk Island at the beginning of the month 5 and intended to sail thence for Russell, previous to cruising south of New Zealand. Swain, the first mate, was killed by whale fluke knocking him out of the boat.

"T he Age Libel."

Melbourne, October 13 In the question o£ costs of the Speight v. gyme case, judgment -was reserved, the Judge inclining to the opinion plaintiff was not entitled to general costs, but only on the issues on which he obtained a verdict.

Ex-Speaker Bent.

Melbourne, October 13 Mr Bent sought to have the com pany, for which he held the shares be transferred, placed on the list of con tributors The Judge refused, and the shares consequently all revert to Mr Bent.

A SENSATIONAL INCOUNTER.

Melbourne, October 12 A sensational encounter took place m Collins street to-day between I)r O'Hara and Mr Purves, the well-known barrister. The former, much incensed at allegpd reflections cast upon him by Mr Purves during a recent Court case, without warning struck the barrister m the face A scuffle ensued, resulting m Mr Purves falling m the gutter. The combatants wee separated by friends. It is not likely that a Court case will arise, as Mr Purves declared his inten tion to resort to fisticuffs.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1894

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their *tea»» r mnting offic6| Burnett Street Ashbarton v MONOAST, October 15, 1894.



A BKILLIANT DISPLAY OF New Washing Fabrics. New Linen Effects, New Printed Nainsooks, New Mysore Zephyrs, New Pandora Cloths, New Printed Pongees. New Prints, New Cambrics, New Drills. New Muslins, New Sateens, New Galateas, Etc., Etc. G. I. BEATH & CO., TANCP.ED STEEET.



BEECHAM'S PILLS T^°K Bilious and Nervousl)isorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach. Sicfct £L f?]?S c' 2idd^ eBB IS r netV nd Strellin 8 »fter meßlB» Diainess and Drowsi '£? ? ? *' S^H^rf Heat^Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cortire- KEt 58 oXl the Si m * ft?"?" 1 SleeP Rightful Dreams, and aU NwiroS and Trembhng Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief m twenty minutes. Th£ !, . ? i k " ? very»uff«rf « earnestly invited to try one Box of these Sk and 6^! c wor™ A GUINEA BOX.' ni-f-wufcoL PILLS 'takenas directed, will quickly restore females to com physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers m hot climateaTs2? BEPAEKD.ONLY by THOMAS BEECJHAM, St. Hklkns, Lanoashim, Enoland. Sold by all Druggist m thje Colonies. «*"*



S. Anderson, BOOT WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rpHE Largest! and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK; Oar COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICJfiS. "Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmantbiii GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. 8. ANDEESON> BOOTI MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repaibs Done Same Day as Brought



Grand? Show OF NEW GOODS EX PAKEHA. JUST OPENED SUMMER NOVELTIES] Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Blouses. THE NEW DAGMAR LINEN COSTUME CLOTH. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW MILLINEKY/FLOWEBS, BIBBONS, FBATHEBS, ETC.



A CHOICE DISPLAY OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. The Latest m Cotton and Wool Drees Fabrics Choice Goods for Blouses. Sunshades and Umbrellas Crepons, Muslins, Delaines, Linens, Drills, etc. Lace insertions, Edgings, and Trimmings Handkerchiefs m Silk, Linen, Muslin and Cambric Ravishing Millinery # BEWITCHING BLOUSES. MANTLES, JACKETS, CLOAKS AND CAPES, CURTAINS, LIBERTY MUSLINS AND CARPETS, Oilclotbs and Linoleums. mitchellT turner



D AKAIA Sections.—Offers are invited -*-*/ for any of the following numbers. Y}z-26, 124, 291, 292, 295, 297. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. £ I 200 t0 lend on firat <**™ Free XJLW\J hold security. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE. GOOD Sheep Country, In its native state, suitable for breaking up for turnips. ° r 149 acres. 249 Coldstream Road District, being B.S. 32606. A bargain. Easy Terms. T, BULLOCK,



FOR INFANTS HD'"INVALIDS. MELLIN'S LACTQ-GLYCGsS ©I& XtffXXjK POOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAiKEII XHtH Ocode are tree fnm AntoiwJ, 6mw and kexpatodinmu Glimatt, Wo be obtaineijTom oil Z»hjw<iS« amtWMfc Important Announcement —: Retiring from Business, :— ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, £\ESIRES to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, that he has decided to RETIRE from BUSINESS, and m order to more easily dispose of his Business has resolved to^REDUCE his large and Costly Stock by SELLING>t a great sacrifice. The WHOLE of the STOCK, comprising OVER £3000 WORTH OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Will be offered AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED to the AshburtoE public, many of the lines being reduced as much as 40 and 50 per cent. £10 10a Watches, reduced to £8 8s | £5 10s Watches, reduced to £3 15s j Eight Day Clocks to Strike, fromJlßs 6c Silver Watches from £1 5s | VeryJStroug SERVICEABLE WATCHES m SOLID NICKEL Cases, REDUCED From 21s to 15s. i A very large andjwell-selected Stock of HIGH-CLASS DIAMOND, ENGAGE MENT, WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEEY OF ALL PRICES AT A TKEMWSNtoOU* REOITCTIORT OFF MARKED PRICES. SPERLING SILVER AND ELECrRO-PLATED WARE AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. Having'a VERY HEAVY STOCK of Watch and Clock Repairing Materials "at present the PRICE of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS will be GREATLY REDUCED. Watches Cleaned ... ... 5s 6i Mainsprings ... ... ... 4s 6d Clocks Repaired and Cleaned from 2s ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGUBES. JOHN WILSON, PAINTBE, GLAZIER & PAPE RHANGE B, Corner ot Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton NEW SEASON'S WALL PAPEES Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ESTIMATE OF HOUSE DECORATIONS GIVEN FREE. 67 W. H. COLLINS & CO. Timber. Timber. Timber. -JUST LANDED- Ex Invercargill — 30,000 ft RED PINE Ex Rosamond — 25,000 ft FLOORING and LINING Ex Enterprise — 17,000ffc FLOORING and LINING From Little River — 29,000 ft TOTARA Dry Flooring and Matchlining Always m Stock. Ironmongery of Every Description, Paper Hangings of Artistic Designs. PAINTING BY COMPETENT WORKMEN, and none but GENUINE Materials used. W H COLLINS <fe CO /"Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. ACENIS FOR I Springfield Pottery Company 1 Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece McKenzie g Furniture Renovator \,Black Ball Coal Company



ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving- of S* i»«r c «nt. on Your Coal H4VE APPOINTED JAMfcS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHAMT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County. ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not I sparkle »nd burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Weatport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock. IVT O Stimulant has given so much favor -*-1 with the Natives as Health Tea. It mqst be good; ask your Grocer for ib. '



Stud Notices. fg-.HE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN 1. TROTTING STALLION, General Tracey, Will be m Ashbnrfcon every Saturday, travelling via Willowby on Fridays, and return home via Wheatstone, Fleming ton, and Waterton every Monday. FEE—JFour Guineas. Service fee ss, both payable on first service. Mares grazed free at Longbeaoh up to January 1, 1895. Every care taken but no responsibility, 9 208 JON GRIGG. mo STAND THIS SEASON AT HINDS, and travel surrounding districts, HE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE &?. IYCS. By Gorton, dam Legerdemain. For fees and farther particulars apply THOS. HOLMES, 9171 Hinda TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, the J_ THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG CHEVIOT In the Wakanui, Ashburton, Seafield and Methven districts. For particulars apply 9 192 0. BENNETT, Wakanui. THE CARRIAGE STALLION Toronto tbree years, by Texas, dam Twilight, by Traducer, (imp.), will serve a limited num ber of mares at his owner's place, visiting Ashburton once a week. j W. BEGG, 9 ISO Ashton. STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. -\M R J. R. BEGG'S Carriage StalHon Boomerang Will travel the same Districts as last year 9 146 Blackwood Abdallah WILL Stand this Seaeen at Owner 1? Stable, Ashburton. TERMS—£4 4s for Season, Good paddocking at Is 6d per week ; all care taken but no responsibility. Groomage fee, ss. 9 212 MAX FRIEDLANDER. TO STAND THE SEASON at my Farm, Lismore, The Well-known Stallion Ar«ryle, By the king of stallions. Young Banker (imp), dam Blossom by Lincclnehire Hero. Terms: 253, payable at first ser vice. For further particulars, apply to 10 42 L. FROST, Lismore. COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT FOR WALTER A, WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. <P*- n"~ '—""■""" ■ —• *■-" " "' :| ■ -'■ Venie Flower. SINGING. HPHE THIRD TERM will commence 1 September IIV, Miss Flower will be pleased to receivu intending Pupils as early as possible ao her residence, Cox Street. 9 55 Barrett Brothers, DKAPEKS, CLOTHIEKS, etc. ••THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BEG to notify that all business con nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by mutual consent, as from May 1. 1894. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully beg to draw the attention of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. 9 107 SE-OPENING. EDWIN "~THOM "AS "DEGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has RE OPENED his Wakantji Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it was made, and several new machines added, so that flour second to none m the colony can now be produced, Mr James Cqokbtjrn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the produce is secured, Grists left at Mr J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the I owest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR, 9 183 HEALTH TEA is more economic* than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. WANxED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H, Zander, Sole Agent,



Public Notices. Landells and Preston, Buknett Street, Ashburtox, Agents for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARK THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; Tha Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bsarinas, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rimes, Birmingham ; The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Bir,miDgham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham ; Messrs W and A Bates, Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a position to cater for the Cycling community, as no other firm m Canter bury can. Encourage Gtemsloe l/oc^l Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed daring the winter, ire are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds —- Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure. #&^ Every Goat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m bhe Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. #&£~ Every pair warranted to wear well. (New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. — CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBU R T 0 N TO SHEARERS. SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. rpURKEY STONES GREAT VARIETY.; JOHN ORB & CO- And SWI We Lead. JOHN ORR & C° A RE SELLING FOR CASH ONLY. 251bs Finest Roller Flour 2s 501bs Finest Eoller Flour 3s IOJd lOOlbs Finest Eoller Flour 7s 6d 2001bs Finest Boiler Flour 14s 251bs New Oatmeal 2s 4d 701bs Splendid White Sugar 15s 4d 561bs Finest Snowdrop 12s 8d Finest "White Sago and Tapicoa If d per lb New Currants, Machine Cleaned 3£d Dessieated Cocoanut 8d per lb 121bs 6s 2d Finest Mixed Peel 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71bs 3s 6d Oxford Blue 8d lb, ] 21bs 6s lid Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 12 tins 8s lid iSeave's Food lid per tin, 12 tins 10s scl Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bslls8d Edmond?s iSaking Powder lid per tin, 12 tins 10s 3d Sunlight Soap 6 tablets Is 2d Corn Flour 3£d per lb, 121bs 3s 3d Pure Pepper Is 2d perlb, 121bs 9s lid Marmalade m Glass Jars 8d Fine Bait Icwt bags 5s Juno Tobacco 5s per lb Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d leme Raisins 4|-dper lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Blacking 4Jd doz 1000 Vestas 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Baking Soda 3d per lb, 61bs Is V.H. Cocoa, lib tins 3s 4d, 12 tins 38s Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles 10s lid W ire Netting lyd wide 2|d T<*a. Tea. Tea. We are prepared to quote Special Prices for TEA m 61b, 101 b, 201 b and 401 b lots that will astonish the natives. JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENEKAL MERCHANTS. njTLC^~OlGAT^¥jHj"s7^3di JSo holders or photos-Hehry Zander, Wholesale agent.



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET} Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON.



HENRY ZANDER £BAVE NOW IN STOCK and to Land MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP WHITE GLOVER. RED CLOVER] ALSTKE OOWGRASS. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.; Samples of which can be seen germin ating at my office. By experts they are prononnced the FIJNEST SEEDS which come to this Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, KYEGRASS, and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s White Crystal Sugar 2fd per lb Finest .New Currants (cleaned) Sfd per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin | And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock, Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Pun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society , J T Ford and Co INHERE are two qualities of Health - Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and Hs per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that- you get it. Wholesale at Zander's



Public Notices POUT. DON'T BUY JARS when you can yet them free. Snow Baking Powder (registered) is placed m Glass Jars wiih rnefal lids. Price Is. Sole Manvf icturers, Carson and Co. DON'T use Unhealthy Tea or rancid Butter while you can get the best of each at Caisson and Go's. DON'T sow inferior Seed While Carson and Co. soil the best m the Maikefc for both Farm and Garden. DON'T buy Brumagrm Crockery when 1 you c»n get White and Gold China Cups and Saucers 7s 6d per dozen and Good Teapots Is each at Carson anu Cos. DON'T pay £26 for a Bicycle when you can order a Cushion Tyred Machine with ball bearings to every part for £10, or with 1894 Dunlop'a Tyres for £16 from Carson and Co. DON'T wear a Nickel Turnip Watch when you on order a Silver Keylsss Hunt- Hunting Lever through Carson and Co. at 42s 6d.



| Ht AM»X!U& Son* Kucalypi Extract There ar ■ imitations of Eucalypti" Extract m th market now, products of s mj;lo distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that th«se crude oils m«? not be taken, OUR PURK VOLATILE EUCALYP-r* EXTRACT, whic'> is recognised by the medical Mivisiou oi ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 »c state : - . v proved by te?U by fc'f; Me Heal C-hnio« of be Universities at Bonn an'l G-riefswal , Prussia- and reported by Dr Schulz, Profe^or of Parmacology. at Bod, t.ad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the .»■; cdical Clinic at Greifswald, that only product? that sra saturated with oxygen nod freed of a'ids,resinoKs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro reor l>r Li:-ter of England, aud to Drs Bauer, r.lntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific testa, and the only on which possesses ths proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Kucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to bo classed among the turpentines, which h"ve. when used as medicine, ao thcraper.tio effect and are abandoned as an internal medic?/nent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts ffh-'ch may have received distinction at Exhibitions as eommercinl articles are used for m«hanicai pur osea are only discernible:— By thoir deficiency In pungent odour (Which our pr duct, the only genuine Kncal.vpti Extracts de velojies most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reouced m specific density through th presence of aoidß By their tnste, the result of th contracting tea dency of re.nos and tennates. If tbese crude oil", to culled eucalypti extracts ar applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wouads, th consequences nre appalling For aafe-y always a3k fo KANDRIt AND KUCAT.YPTI EXtBACT and sre the olrl, well-tes ed an.l reliable preparation.—3and iiurst, VictoriaAuetralia. SANDEK AND SOK'S FtfJLES THE Wol\ll , 5 ii m i i J^» "*~ THE PREMIER tla~ OP THE VVORI-0. Itichentand loveliest flcvoai-. More economical than any other kind. Becotaraendeil by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Inqredjents REMOVED. Promotes digestion—(strengthen* the. con- Etitution. Jt'a numeroßS competitors are falling »,way like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s fid and 2i pc Ask yoar Grocw h-x il. fiKNRY ZA N X B*R iVJiokaJc Agent