An Ex-Policeman Before the Court.

Ikvbrcar&ill, May 31. At the Police Court to-day, David Burnett was chareed with having procured certain drugs with ♦"« intention of procuring abortion- Mr Mac Donald ap peared for the prosecution. Accused, although not now in the service, was at the time stated in the information a member of the local polioe force. Me was a married man and lived v quarters »t the police camp. Some time before November he had in his employment one Grace Bowden. It was alleged, and was not denied, that he procured drugs, but it was alleged that these were for legiti mate purposes and that the woman s story regarding intimacy was false, lhe case turned on the question whether the drugß were noxious. After a long hearing Mr Rawson, S BL, *»cd t ftLj^ nation upon the ground that there was no pnma facie evidence that t nt rugs administered were noxious rheJoC^ d« statement that the girl had asked kmjto get drugs was suspicious j it seemed more probable that she would have applied to his wife, her mistress ; but the «»£"£» was nob sufficient to justify a committal.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON -FRIDAY.

(Before Messrs Hugo Friedlandar aad Alfred Harrison, J.P.'s. DatJHKBNNESS.—A first offender for havinc been drank while in charge of a horse and dray was fined 5a and costs. Alleged HOBBB gTOAUKG-r-Oharles Turner, on remand from Tuesday last, Charged with the larceny of a horse, saddle, and bridle the property of George Robertson, again appeared. Ueor«e Robertson, farmer, Winohmore, said that on Tuesday, May 22, he was at Kelly s Central Hotel, and left; the borse tied to a post outside, while he had his tea. Was In the hotel about three-quarters of an hoar, and when he came out the animal ■was missing. Then expected that the horse had broken loose and gone homo. Not finding the mare at home he reported the matter to the police, and 011 Monday last saw the hack again at Geraldme, and identified her at once as his property. Valued the mare at about £10. Had seen the saddle and bridle at Stragglers Flat. Valued them at £2.—Edward Smith, clerk aid stock agent for Mr Mundell at Geraldine, recognised accused as the person who had entered a horse, saddle and bridle for sale on May 25 with wit ness' employer, to be sold without reserve. The horse brought £3, the saddle and bridle £1 7e 6d. Identified the horse outside the Court, and the saddle pro duced, as those entered for sale by ac cused.—Sergeant Mbller deposed to having roada enquiries which led to the identification by Mr Robertson on May 28, of the missing animal and the s»af» c. and bridle as his property, and having' afterwards arrested accused on the same evening at South Eangitata, near the hotel. Charged accused with the theft but he made no answer.—Accused made no answer to the charge, and he was com mitted for trial at the next Bitting of the Timaru Supreme Court on the 12th mat.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

EBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received June 1, 10.10 a.m.

THE NEW DEATH DUTIES.

LoNDOtf, May 31. Sir C. Tupper has convened a meet ing of the Agents-General and others for Monday, to consider the provision in the new death duties, affecting colo nial estates.

PENNY POSTAGE.

A number of Scotch bankers and merchants are petitioning the Premier and Sir W, V. Haroourt in favor of a penny postage. They urge that the Marquis Dufferin, or Lords Oarrington or Churchill should be sent as British envoy to negotiate with the colonies.

HOBART EXHIBITION.

Three hundred pictures have been promised on loan to the Hobart Exhi bition. . , Two hundred and fifty British and fifty French, Belgians, and Germans are negotiating for space.

DIVORCE.

Mr J, Grant, of Gleomoriston, has obtained a divorce from his wife on the ground of adultery with Viscount Baring.

FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION.

Washington, May di. A train caught fire in consequence of a collision on the Wisconsin Central line and twenty persons were burned to death.

TREMENDOUS FLOODS.

Tremendous floods are reported in Fraser river, British Columbia, and Spokane river, Washington. Enor mous damage has been caused, and a hundred houses have been demolished.

AUSTRALIAN.

f/Heaeived June 1, 11 30 a.m.)

RECIPROCAL EXHIBITIONS.

Sydney, June 1. A movement is on foot in business circles to promote an exhibition in Sydney of Canadian products, followed by an exhibition of Australian pro ducts in Canada.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

Mblboxxbne, June 1> In the debate on the Address-in- Reply, Mr Shiels trenchantly criticised the Ministerial policy, and declared that their record was one of bluader, bluster, and boast, and empty and wretched performance. He ridiculed the invitation to the Duke and Duchess of York, Such visits only tended to j increase toadyism and flunkeyism. He moved an amendment that this House regrets Parliament was not called together earlier to deal with the depression aad the question of the un employed. Mr Deakin seconded the amendment. Sir J. Patterson, Premier, defended the Ministry, and urged members not to be governed by the Press as previous Governments had been, The debate was adjourned.

SAMOA.

Auckland, June 1. Arrived—Upola from Samoa and Tonga. She seporta that a skirmish took place recently between the rival native factions in Samoa. One man was killed and two badly wounded. A serious engagement was expected shortly. The situation is critical. The aurareon of the Ouracoa is attending to the woanded.

THE GALE.

1 Wellington, June 1. As soon as the wind fell yesterday, rain set ia and continued all night. The fall for the month is 4 3 inches, and the ay erage for May is 4.9.

Agricultural Conference

Wellington, May 31. DISEASES IN SHEEP. Mr Overton moved -"That it be a re commendation from this Conference to the Agricultural Department to ask by public advertisement farmers and run ' holders who are troubled with apparent diseases among their flocks to set aside certain portions of their lands and some i of the affected sheep in order that they, 1 in the district in which the diseases exist, may be treated by the Government Veterinary Surgeon, under the super vision ot the flockownere." Agreed to. A proposal to hold an Intercolonial Agricultural and Pastoral Conference was rejected. NEXT CONFERENCE. It was decided that the next Conference I of New Zealand delegates should be held ] within two years, and at Dunedin. DAIRY CATTLE. On the question of the best breed of | cattle for the production of dairy produce, Mr R. Reynolds moved—" That while this is a subject of great importance, it is one that should be decided by dairy farmers themselves ; but dairy factories or Associations might, however, be asked j to constitute a fund to be offered as a ! prize for the best eseay on the subject." The motion was carried. TRANSIT AND STORAGE OF POISON. On the question of the conveyance of poison, Mr Buchanan moved—" That the Government be asked to introduce and pass an Act dealing with the question of the mode of transit and storage of poison." Agreed to. RABBIT NUISANCE. Mr Stuckoy, Masterton, introduced the subject of the rabbit nuisance, and moved —"That a clause be Inserted in the Fencing Act of 1893, making a wire netting fence of dimensions a legal fence, thus compelling ad j lining owners to par ticipate in the cost of construction and maintenance, and that no larger mesh than lfin be recognised in declared in fected districts." The motion was adopted by a large majority. IRRIGATION, MrOrigg moved—"That the Govern ment; be asked to appoint a competent irrigation engineer, who may be consulted and requested to report on any district requiring water for irrigation purposes, regard being had in all cases to the present or future requirements of adjoining dis tricts." He said the gain to the country from the promotion of irrigation works would be enormous, and in Hawke'a Bay alone there were tens of thousands of acred the produce of which would be doubled by irrigation. In many other districts the value of the land would be doubled im mediately water was brought on it, and the grub nuisance would also be got rid of. The day would come when this irri gation question would be considered one of the most important in the colony Several other delegates spoke strongly in support of irrigation, and the motion was agreed to. SALE BY LIVE WEIGHT. On the motion of Mr Richard Reynolds ie was resolved-^-" That, inasmuch as aU the vegetable products of a farm are sold by weight, it is suggested that fat cattle, fat cheep, and fat pigs should be sold in the same manner, and'that all auctioneers selling at their own yard?, and every registered Saleyard Company, should be compelled to provide the necessary means for weighing animals at their yards, if re quested to do so by a majority o f the stockownera selling in such yards." REDUCTION IN FREIGHTS ON PRODUCE. ' Mr Grigg moved, and it was agreed— "That, inasmuch as the Committee ap pointed by this Conference to wait upon the Railway Commissioners with a view to obtain a reduction in freights on pro duce, find that auoh reduction must largely depend upon the funds available for additional rolling stock, this Con ference therefore urgently requests the Government to grant the necessary funds as soon aa possible." FOOT-ROT. The proposal " That this Conference affirms the desirability of excluding from public yards all sheep suffering from foot rot," was rejected by an overwhelming majority. At 5 30 p.m. the Conference adjourned till 10 a.m. next day. Wellington, June 1. A COLONIAL ASSOCIATION. A letter was read from Mr Crawford, of tfiramar, suggesting the formation of a Society on the lines of the Royal Agricul tural Society of England. MISCELLANEOUS. Resolutions were passed confining the future reprsssntation to not more than two delegates from each Society, but allowing gentlemen who have special knowledge to attend to the number of no more than ten ; urging continuous efforts! to extend the markets, especially for wool, frozen meat, and dairy produce, and the frequent publication of reports thereon ; that it is desirable to subject all public dips to proper inspection; that more facilities should be given for the study of veterinary science by giving scholarships ; that the wheel tax should be removed from farmers' vehicles on the west coast of the South Island, Mr Ritchie said Bteps would be taken to prevent quarantine keepers running their own stock. The Education Department sent word that it was intended to introduce special school books on agriculture, botany, geology, and mining. A proposal to encourage the growth of sugar beet by extending the bonus to fifteen years was lost. Mr Cartwright, Hawke's Bay, said the industry had been tried there and proved an utter failure. Mr Grigg, Longbeach, and others also opposed. lEEE TOOLS. The duty on agricultural appliances was next discussed, and on the motion of Mr Kirkbride. Auckland, it was decided that all machines or implements used in agriculture, with their parts, should be admitted free of duty. Th« subject of holding an annual autumn show, to be peripatetic, commenc ing at Christchurch ab Easter, 1895, was shelved. The Secretary made some suggestions as to the eradication of the destructive potato moth which has made its appear ance in the colony. PERMANENT SECRETARY. Mr M. Murphy, of Christchurch, was appointed permanent secretary of the conference. Mr Gray, Rangiora, moved that in future the conference be independent of Government aid in the payment of travelling expenses. The motion was carried unanimously. The proceedings of the conference closed with hearty votes of thanks to the Chairman and members of the Wellington A. and P. Association for their hospitality, to the secretary of the conference, fco the Minister for Agriculture for his assistance in the matter of travelling expenses, and to the secretary ©f the Canterbury Asso ciation. .

Tiger-Hunting Adven ture.

A FOUR HOURS' CHASE.

A party of native gentlemen had some exciting sport at Gobunpanga, in Bengal, recently. They first wounded a tiger, which, however, escaped. " This was a most bitter pill of disap pointment to swallow, but, alas! there was no help for it." Beating the Jam Bheel, they saw what Baboo Sasi i Bhusan Mukerji, who chronicles the adventures of the Shikaris, took to be a bay pony; but it was really a magnifi ; cent tigeress, that walked leisurely along, and looked back now and then at the line of elephants with supreme indifference. The jungle was beaten, and the tigress charged " tail on end with a savage roar." The Baboo hit | her right and left, and several shots from the other sportsmen put an end to her. The grass was fired to bring out more game, and nearly with dire consequences to the party. "Before we were aware of the danger, we found ourselves hemmed in by the increasing flames. We made off as fast as we could, each man for himself and God for all." Then came THE MOST THRILLING EXPERIENCE I of the day. When the elephants in I pursuit of a tiger came nearly to the edge of the river, the brute rushed out of the undergrowth with a tremendous roar. Baboo Sasi writes:—" I caught him with my 12-bore rifle in the side. He fell into the water, and a volley was poured on him from the other side of the river, I letting him have my barrel as well. The water was dyed red; but for all that the brute scram bled up the bank close to where I was standing, and the next moment I was (charged. I had no rime to put fresh cartridge!? in the rifle. I caught hold of my express, and rolled him over with the right barrel. He was up again in a moment, and made directly towards me. I now took a careful aim with my left barrel, and pulled the trigger, and horror ef horrors, THE CARTKIDGE MISSED FIRE ! I was quite helpless, with the furious brute before me. I felt what I care not to feel again. I dare not reload for fear of being thrown off the howdah in case the tiger made home the charge. I caught hold of the railings of the howdah. But he was too far spent to do anything of the kind. He had not the strength though he had the will for a spring. He came close to my ele phant, stared at me with his burning eyes, and then slowly retired among the reeds. I felt relieved, and reloaded my guns. The other sportsmen in the meantime crossed over and joined me, Jagat Baboo, Barada Baboo, and 1 formed a close line, and with our rifles cocked, proceeded to the cover. No sooner had my elephant set her foot in the cover than the tiger rushed out with a savage growl. But this was HIS LAST CHARGE. | The next moment an express bullet | went crashing through his neck, and jhe rolled over never to rise again. The coup de grace was then given by Jagat Baboo. Thus died the Rohilla tiger. It took us nearly four hours to hunt him down. The tiger measured 9 feet 10 inches, and the tigress of the morn ing measured 9 feefc only. The whole day we had not our dinner, but were more than satisfied with the day's bag."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JUKE 1, 1894,



KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals in terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is per fectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is KKATING'S, as imitations are noxious *nd ineffectual. Tins, 6d, Is and 2s 6d each* Said by'all chemists,



DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. No holders or photos. —Hehry Zandee, Whole 9»le agent



1 encers. ■| ENDERS are invited for building -«• Cottage at the Hinds. Plans and «pecifications at my office. Tenders close on THURSDAY, June 7. The lowest or 1 any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 6 3 Architect:. TO CARPENTERS AND~iuiLDERS. [ ENDERS are invited for the erection i of Additions to the Stables at the AshburtDn and Tinwald Saleyards. Plans a»d Specifications may be inspected at the j Office, Ashburton Yards. Tenders must be sent in on or before FRIDAY, June 9. GEO. JAMESON, Chairman Ashbnrton County Saleyards Company. ' 5 239



Mr T. Bullock. IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND TRANSFER ACT, 1885. MR T. BULLOCK, has received in structions from the Registrar of , fche Supreme Court, Canterbury, (acting at the request of the Mortgagees), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at his Salerooms in the Arcade, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, the 2nd DAY of JUNE, 1894, at ] o'cloak in the afternoon :— LOT 1—3376 ACRES, in the Ashburton Survey district, being rural section, 26598, 26628, 26654, 27183, 27221. and parts rural section 26599, situate about five miles' south of Chertsey township, togethar with the Dwelling-house of Fifteen Rooms, Stabling, and Outbuildings ; and also Four-roomed Cottage, iroh'Woolshed and Sheepyards, and known as " Selma," comprised in Memorandum of Mortgage No. 16227. Lot 2—758 ACRES, in the Ashburton Survey district, being rural sections 26432 and 26433, situate about one and a half miles south of Dromore township, together with" the Five rocmed Dwelling-house, Stables, Granary, Workshop, and Outbuildings thereon, comprised in Memorandum of Mortgage No. 11725. Lot 3—981 ACRES, in the South Rakaia Survey district, being rural seations 26396, 27247, and 27248, Bituate about two miles from Kyle Post Office, crgether with Five i roomed Dwelling-house, large stab ling, Granary, Woolshed, and Out buildings thereon, comprised in Memorandum of Mortgage No. 18715, For further particulars apply tp MR W. H. WYNN WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Christchurch ; 5 116 Or to THE AUCTIONEER.



Friedlander Bros. GREAT UNRESERVED OLEAEING SALE At &e!ma, ABOUT FIVE MILES BELOW i CHERTSEY. MESSRS PRIEDLANDER BROS, are favored with instructions from A. M. Clark, Esq., to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION At the Homestead, about; two miles from Pendarves School, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1894, At 12,30 Midday, the whole of the . SHEEP, LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, FURNITURE, &c, as follows :— KQA Two-tooth Halfbred and OOVS Three-quarterbred EWES, in lamb to Romney Marsh rams f^ AA Fouctooth Halfbred and /\J\J Three-quarterbred EWES, £?AA Six-tooth Half and Three- OUVi quarterbred EWES OQA Eight-tooth Half and Three <OU quarterbred EWES All in lamb to selected Border Leicester Rams. "1 A A A Halfbred Two-tooths MIXED IKJUU SEXES OQAAHalfbred Two-tooths MIXED (3O\JKJ SEXES, in very forward condition I^i\f\ Half and Three-quarfcerbred I OU HOGGETS A I Border Leicester and Rom *A ney Marsh RAMS * vl\J L purchasers. ALSO, the whole of the working Plant, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, and Sundries, As Mr Clark's tenancy of Selma expires on the above date the whole of the Sheep, ! Stock, and Plant are for absolute sale ; and his reputation an; a judge and breeder of Sheep is so well known as to render \ any remarks of ours as to their quality superfluous. Intending purchasers may be assured that they witl find them a first I class lot. A CONVEYANCE will leave Ashbur ton on arrival of the 10.45 train ftom Christchnrch, in which seats will be reserved for buyers, on application to the Auctioneers. Luncheon at 12. Sale at 12.30 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5J202 Auctioneer.



HEALTH TEA is more economlca than ordinary tea. It undergoe a process whereby the injurious iugre* dients are eliminated, whilst it rendere the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zandbk, Autho rised Agent.



Entertainments. ADDIELLOWS' BALL, THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. Musical JEvent Extraordinary. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. COMMENCING MONDAY, JUNE 4. THE YOUNG AND TALENTED % , AUSTRALIAN I*l I\J> Rlusleal Students, AND THEIR Unique Concert Combination, comprising VOCALISTS, VIOLINISTS, FLAUTISTS, HORN SOLOISTS, PIANISTS, HUMO RISTS, Etc. Also showing the wonderful manner in which the BLIND READ, WRITE, WOEK ARITH METIC, & PLAY OARDS. Prices ... ... 2a, Is. R. G. WEBB, Manager, GEORGE WARREN, 5 241 Touring Manager. ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHORAL SOCIETY. TO- iTe HE T, JUNE 1, 1894. BARING SQUARE CHURCH. pRAND £JHOR4L /CONCERT, # Consisting of BROAD'S SACRED CANTATA "Ruth, the Moabitess" And Two Soles by Miss VenieFlower "O Rest in the Lord" (from the "Eliiih") " Children of the City " (Adams). Admission (by ticket only)— One Shilling. Doors open 7.30. Concert at 8 p.m. 5 247



THE PREMIER TEA op the world. _■ Kichestana loveliest flavour. Moro economical than any Other kinS; Recommended by the Sledical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens the con stitution; It's uumerona competitors are falling away like magic, A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Priceß, Is 6d and 2s per lb. Ask yoar Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agent.



AFAC1 1.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his life. Jus is your try it. To be had from all Grocers. BUSINESS PREMISES AT CHERTSEY For Sale at a Considerable Loss to the Mortgagee, BEING Lots 34 and 35, well situated corner of Haldon street and Beach road, with Store and Dwelling attached and other Buildings thereon. The mort gagee's instructions are to realise quickly, terms if required. Those on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soon ag possible* , T. BULLOCK. '



Public Notices LOCK Af THIS FURTHER REDUCTIONS r\WING to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY of Money, we hare decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES, GLASSWARE, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF COST and a glance at the f ollowing'quocations which are for OASH ONLY will assure Customers that we mean what we say:— | Best White Sugar, 2f d j Split Peas, If d per lb \ Sago and Tapioca, If d per lb New Currants, 3f d Best Japan Rice, 2|d | Plaid Vestas, 4Jd per doz Neave's Food, lid per tin j Corn Flour, 3-|d per lb sardines, quarters, 4Jd, b&ives, 8 Vinegar, I'nglish, 5d bottle, Is 6d per gallon ' Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4f d Cream of Tartar, Is 2d per lb W hitning Id lb—l2lbs lOd Electric Candles s|d — 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d Washing Soda, Id per lb Potosi Silver Tea Spoons 5s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Spoons 10s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Forks 12s per dozen PQtosi Silver Table Forks 18s per dozen (Guaranteed to wear white throughout) Special reductions in Lamps, Cutlery and General Hard ware JOHPiOIIR&Co., HARD ff ABE AND GENERAL MERCHAE T&



{ Public Notice? TRESPASS NOTICE * ANT person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or other wise, after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. A 2AED] MR J. ELLIS'g SHORTHAND CLASS will meet Every FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, afc Gates' School of Music. Terms moderate. 5 118 CITY CLOTHING COMPANY, EAST STREET, j Next Salek's Jeweller. "V/TB GEORGE RANSOM, having accepted the Management in Ashburton of the above, will open up on Saturday KTexf;, MAY 26, with a L»rge and Well Assorted Stock of MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Etc., which will be placed before the Public ( AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICBS For Net GASH. A Capital line of Tweed Suits at 29s 6d G. R. invites all old friends and ac quaintances to give him a call in bis new position. TITR DAVID THOMAS will sell in IHE ARCADE on Saturday, June 2, being the first Saturday in the month, New and Second-hand Traps, Harness, Saddles, Pictures, Furniture, and General Sundries, etc. For the future, I will offer by Auction, every first Saturday "in the month, all goods and produce consigned to me. Sale beginning at 11.30. DAVID THOMAS, 5+238 Auctioneer. ~CHEAP CASH^SALI HAVING just taken Stock, and finding it too large in some lines, H. JML CARSOM will hold a CHEAP CASH SALE in Tancred street. Now is your opportunity to obtain Groceries, Crockery, Holloware, Brush- Wire, Stationery, etc., etc., AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Our reputation for soiling the Best Teas in Ashburton will be maintained. Every description of Produce taken inExchange. The Business will be under the Manage ment of MB A. CARSON, (formerly with Mr Robert Alcern) and will be carried on as cAacsoir & co,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street. 5 188 SSMITH'B pREMIEtt WHEAT IJRESSING OTE Have to announce the arrival of our Shipment of this FAVORITE TVHEAI DRESSING. Although the area of Land under wheat last year was much less than usual, the Sales of this Dressing more than Doubled the PREVIOUS YEAR. A *3s PACKET IS SUFFICIENT FOR 50 BUSHELS OF SEED. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS' AGENIS. Agents— Bakaia Miles and Co., Limited. Lbeston : F. Jatneson.



Uncouragre Oeniime Ijocptl Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our .New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15* to £3 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15a to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs made to measure. $&t- Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waberproof Mantles made to Measure in bhe Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. os* Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CBAIGHEAD & BBRKYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &SHBURTON IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Dit Clarke's Carbolized | Wheat Prelector HAS BEEN USED FIFTY YEA.RS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS 11 has been amply proved by the Testimonials of thousands of chs First Practical Agriculturists in England, as well ha by dozens of Farmers in the Ashburton District, that this Preparation materially assists the Germination of the Seed, causing th« young Plant to come up much sooner, and grow more vigorously, protects it to maturity from the ravages of the Slug, Geub, and Wikewohm, adds firmness to the Straw to support the Ear. Seed dressed with this Preparation may remain for any length of time without sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, __ and of greater value than that grown from seed dressed with other Preparations, Testimonials can be seen at my office. HENRY ZANDER, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUN.TY, etiG |



HENRY ZANDER. Revolution in Prices. - raicja list ~ ilrict Casli Only, until further notice :— White Crystal Sugar 2f d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4^d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago Ifd perlb White Flake Tapioca 1 jdper lb Split Peas Ifd per lb Best Japan Rice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2|d per lb White Starch 5d per lb Vermicelli and Maccaroni 6d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4Jd per lb Washing Soda I2lbs for Is Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d I Neave's Food lid tin Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case | Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4^d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3 s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention, AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER ~ Patronise those who circulate the money in Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who tako your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AU goods delivered Henry Zander, AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Soc Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



Butiaess Notices. \. ■. L O O E! Flour, Flour, Flour. T3IDUOTION IN THE PBIOB OF FINEST ROLLER fLQUft* 251bs 2s l^d Split Pe»s lfd per lb. 71b a U SOlbs 3s lid pearl Barlej 2£i per lb, 51b a Is lOOlbs 7h 7Jd Fine and Coarse Salt 6a per pwt. 2001bsU8 3d Whitning id per lb, 121b for lOd 251b Moir's Oatmeal 2s 6d Vine«ar 5d per bottle, la 6d per g*&» 150 test Kerosene (water white) 6a Baking Soda 3d per lb per tin, 12s per case 1000 Vestas 6£d per box (full ootmt) Finest Mauritas Su ;»r 2f d per lb 100 dosen tins Sheep Tongues, lOid p(# Finest New (cleane i) Currants 3| per lb tin finest New Sultanas 4fd per lb Isaence of Coffee 7sd and la Id ptt Cream Tartar (pure) Is 2d per lb bottle PJaid Vestas 4|d per dozen, 12 dozen Neave's Food lid per tin for 4s id 2 ounce bottles of Essence of Lemon* Electric Candles s£d per ib~42lb for fis Almonds, and Vanilla 64d net 3d bottle ' Fine White Sago lfd per lb, 71b a Is Bryant's and May's Safety Matches T|4 Tapioca lfd par lb, 71b a Is per doeaii Finest Japan Sice 2|d per lb, 51b als Brown's Corn Flour, 3Jd per lb —EEMEMBER- ■ ■ , PATKONISE THE ONE WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE fRICBS. | ALL GOODS DELIVERED. FLETCHER BEOS. CASH SUPPLY STOBES, EAST STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. And 107, and 109 Lower High Street, Christchurch. AGENTS for the followins? Brands of TEAS— Health, Tiger, Matchless, Nabob, Arab, Countess, Monarch, Nelson and Moattft* Jameson and Anderson's, Mogul, etc. Also for the following goods- Titan Soap, Sunlight Soip, Dollar Cigarettes, etc. Complete Price Lints to be ready shortly, and will be delivered to anyone on application. Special Prices to large consumers,



Yarmouth Oilskin Clothing v ■■ Heavy Soa? Wester, v ■ —■ AFTER TWO DAYS' TBIAL,.. ■ I VERDICT— UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOB / ■ ■ ■. OF yAE MOUTH QILSKfNS. ON SALE ONLY MITCHELL & TUEIER'S, TANORID STREET.



GREAT WAREHOUSEMAN'S CLEARING PURCHASE. Extraordinary Prices, BOYS' COLONIAL^KNICREK SUITS IN 1 WEEDS OF THE FINEST QtJAUIY AT 35 PEE CENT UNBEK MILL PBICES. PRESENT PRICES—63 lid, 7s 6d, 7s lid, 8a 6d, 8a lid, 9a 6d, 9t 1W 10s 6d, 10a lid, 11s 6d USUAL PRICES—IOs 6d, 11s 6d, 12s 6d, 13s^6d, Hs 6d, 15a 6d,;.]6a 6d] 17s 6d, IBs 6d, 19s 6d] *S it 'is mpossible to ■ replace any of thesa goods at the price, intending purchaers should iusr ecfc as SOON as POSSIBLE. ¥. H. "COLLIER . Draper, C'otMer, Etc., " The Corner,"



H. M, Jone§. BOOKS, Stationery and Fancy Goods, a Large and Well Assorted Stock on hand. Leather goods, Electroplate, Glass and Chinaware. PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS. ORGANS. ORGANS. ORGANS. Best makes and values in the Market to select from. Agent for Milner and Thompson. Easy Terms. STAR CYCLES. Humber Star Cycles, Roadsters and Racers, are the Best in the market. Bailb ts your order, bests workmanship and material guaranteed. Easy terms of payment. Agent for Adams, Curties, mi%- M- JONES- am TO LET—Cott»g6 centrally situated in Burnett street. „ T. BOLLOCK, i



T ATEST Telegrara,-The Governor of J-J Victori* has ordered that nona but Health Tea shall be used in Government House. PIANOFORTE, isINGTNG, HAkT" MONY, Etc. MISS MABEL BELL will resume teaching, \VEi)NE«I)A¥, May 23, at the School of Music, Ashburton. Hours, 11 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. A class for singing will be formed be tween the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. S 17$ ALFORD JKBTATE. SPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot X™* over the Kstate provided they first obtain a permit from E. W. HAMMER, c o MESSRS MILES & Co., liboisd, i orfrom E. HERRING, At>hbllrton ' 5 197 ' ni Alford House, TO LET — Dwelling-nous* of fT^ Rooms, well situated, AHenton, not far from fihe Woollen Factory. t, Apply to [ T. BULLOCK,