anything but brilliant and he complained at the time that while In New Zealand he ould not get into form. But road riding was his forte and many of the Australian Jong distance records were his. After Bptinding several months in New Zealand h« returned to his home, Melbourne, but shortly after accepted a position with Messrs Adams and Curties, cycle manu facturers, Christchurch, and again visited New Zealand. Ha h^s left Ohristchurch. to fulfil an engagement with Mr Sam ■Steadman, the popular Irish flier of Dunedln, who is also in the cycling busi ness. Allan is a very enthusiastic tourist and ifc is doubtless due to the fact that he preferred riding his bicycle to riding in the train that New Zealand possesses the 24 hours Australasian record. His per formance from Ohristchurch to Dunedin in twenty-six hours and five minutes certainly proves big claim to his reputa tion as a long distance road rider. A cycling club has been started in Temuka on cash lines and a race meeting for March 17 Is in contemplation.

France and Russia.

St Petersburg, February 21. The Russian Government threaten that in the event of the French in creasing the corn duties and hampering Russian exports, they will terminate the existing commercial treaty. The reply of the French Cabinet regrets the position, but explains that the increase is demanded by the people.

A Fatal Arrest.

"Washington, February 21.

A desperado named Mitchell was about to be arrested in a crowded waiting-room at Houston railway station, Texas, when he opened fire on the constable. Shots were exchanged until the constable and two spectators were killed, besides three others being mortally wounded, including two women. The crowd were furious at the unnecessary bloodshed and nearly lynched Mitchell.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, R.M.) Vagbangy.—A young girl of rather weak intellect, charged with this offenoe, was ordered to be handed over by the police to her friends in Temuka. BoBOVGH By-Laws.—Thomas Bullock, charged by the Ranger, W, B Compfcon, with allowing a nuisance—to wit, stagnant water—to exist on hie premises in the centre of the town, admitted that he was liable. Mr Purnell, for the Banger, said that the case had been brought in conse quence of no attention having oeen paid to the Ranger's notices. The nuisance had now been abated. Defendant was fined la and costs £1 Is.—H. Willis was charged by the Ranger with riding a bicycle on the footpath. The Magistrate considered the offence had been inadver tently committed, and fined defendant 5s without coats.—-Bridget McTeague, for allowing geese to stray on the footpath, was fined si, Drunkenness.—W, Lambert, charged with being drunk and disorderly, resist ing the police, and using obscene language, admitted the offences (which were proved by Constable Jackson) was sentenced to one month's Imprisonment on each charge, to ran concurrently—A first offender for drunkenness was fined ss. —- Thomas Michael Mitchell for the same offence, the fourth within six months, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.—John Schofield, for the same offence, the second within six months, was fined £1 or forty eight hours' imprisonment. — Thomas Mitchell, for the same offence, the sixth within six months, and being an Idle and dissolute person, pleaded guilty to the first charge and not guilty to the second. Sergeant Moller proved prisoner had done no work since February 7, and at that time had only 3s, and could only have been loafing s3nce. Accused was sen tenced to one month's imprisonment on the first charge, and cautioned and dis charged on the second. Maintenance.—Annie O'Kane v John O'Kane. One payment had been made, and the case was ordered to stand over for six weeks. Distubmng Worship.—William Miles was charged with disorderly conduct in interfering with the conduct of worship in the Methodist Chapel by putting < ut the gas. As the police did not press the matter, accused was discharged with a severe caution*

Civil Cases.-—-Reea Jones v J. C. Duncan and another, £J0 2a (id. Mr Crisp for plaintiff; Mr Widdowson for defendant. Mr Widdowson pleaded that one of the defendants had not been served, and the case must be adjourned. The Magistrate decided to hear the case, and Mr Crisp stated that Mr Duncan had undertaken to pay the debt, which was the amount of a promissory note. Mr "Widdowson for the defence admitted that Duncan had offered to pay £5, that he might not have any farther trouble ; bab as the case had been taken to Court he would dispute all liability.—Rees Jones, the plaintiff, proved the signatures of J. C. Dunean and W. N, Helnnre to a pro missory note drawn by T. K. Cunning ham, Duncan told him he would pay his half if Cunningham worked his out. Was told Helmorehad ieftbhecolony. The Union Bank had presented the bill. Gave Cunningham £10 when he took the bill. Gave Duncan notice of the dishonor.—J. 0, Duncan) called for plaintiff, admitted his signature, and that the bill had not been met. Never disputed the fact that Helmore had gone, or that he would pay half himself. Never said he would pay the other half.—Mr Widdowson for de fendant directed attention to Rees Jones' own endorsement to the bank on the bill, but it had not been endorsed back. He glso' objected that the stamp being an adhesive one there was no proof that it was initialed by Cunninghaxp when it purported t© be* The main point was that this was a joint note, and not Joint and several, but being a joint note de fendant was »ot liable &t all unless the other endorser had been also sued, and the case must stand over for the other de fendant to be served, or else be struck oub. —Mr Crisp, for plaintiff, contended that as Helmore, a co-contractor was out of the jurisdiction of the Court, the plea o£ abatement would nob stand.—Mr Wid dowson, in reply, maintained that the en dorsers were not liable severally and the plea of abatement was good.—The R.M. thought there could be no doubt that under the R.M. Act both parties were liable severally on their endorsements of the promissory note. On the face of it, the stamp appeared good. Rees Jones had no doubt endorsed the note to enable the Bank to collect it, »nd there was no assumption that he had received the money, arid judgment would be for the amount claimed and costs.—-John' Mc- Lennan v M. Clifford, £8 83 for harvest wa^es. Mr Orbell for plaintiff, Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. £6 was paid into Court, and on the application of Mr Orbell the claim was amended to £7 Us less £6 paid into Court.—-Defendant had offered plaintiff £6' which he considered waa what was due him at £2 per week Never heard anything about paying Is tier hour until then.—MicMei Daly, for Sefeiidant, was present when plaintiff was enb^ecl by Clifford afc £2 per week. Was riving "die s&m'e to his own men. No". tiling"was said about Is per hour. Judg ment was given for defendant for £8 11s with WC*»»

The Wellington Election Petition.

I Wellington, February 21. Oq the Court resuming after lunch this afternoon, j The Chief Justice addressing Mr ' Edwards, said if he wished to add any thing to what he had said already on fte principal objection as to whether there ' had been proper delivery of the petition f he should do so now, as the Court thought it could dispose of the whole question on that ground Mr Edwards said after their Honors' intimation it was scarcely worth while adding anything. Mr Gray, speaking in support of the petition, argued that any means by which the document would ultimately come to j the returning officer's hands, the begin ning of the delivery having been a proper one, would be sufficient. This was the case for the petitioners. Without calling on Mr J'ellicoe t ■ reply the Chief Justice said he thought, the caae might be disposed of on the grounds that there had not been that delivery to the returning officer which the Legislature had evidently required. Petitioners con tended they had made delivery in due date, bub admitted that non-compliance in this respect would prevent them pro ceeding further* Petitioners relied on three deliveries—firstly, that tote in the afternoon, about 8 o'clock, on the last day on which the petition could be lodged, the document; was left afc the residence of the returning officer. There being no one in the house at the time the question ,vas whether that was delivery to the return ing officer. In his opinion it was not. He thought the Legislature had authorised the returning officer to put other people in his stead to receive documents such as this, but the document had not been delivered to the person. He was to think the Legislature must be deemed to have authorised the returning officer to appoint someone in his place in his absence, but he was not called on to decide that point. He wao only giving hia opinion. Then as to the second delivery on the last day —namely, the posting of the document he thought that was not sufficient delivery within the meaning of the Act. The document remained in the letter bos, and was not taken out by anyone on the 29th, so it was not received within the stipulated time by any person on the returning officer's behalf. In His Honor's opinion the posting of the petition In the private letter box was not sufficient delivery. The document did not on the 29th December fthe last day on which the petition could be lodged) reach the hands of any person of whom it could be said that he was authorised by the returning officer to receive the ddcument on his behalf. This Court h*d no discretion In Hie matter, otherwise it might have taken into con sideration various exceptional circum stances surrounding the case. As to the third delivery he could only say again the Coarfc had no discration and would not interfere. Therefore, for the reasons stated, he thought there had not been a delivery of the petition within the mean ing of the Act. Mr Justice Richmond said he concurred in what had fallen from the Chief Justice. Mr Jellicoe then asked that the motion be taken off the Supreme Court file and that costs be fixed. Mr Edwards submitted this was not a case far costs. Respondent had suffered no wrong, and besides it was a fresh point upon a fresh statute. The Chief Justice agreed it w not case for costs. Mr Jellicoe asked their Honors to resume sitting as an election petition Court) and to discuss the petition. The Chief Justice said the petition must be dismissed. Mr Jellicoe asked the Court to make an order against the petitioners for the general costs of the petition. Mr Edwards pointed cut that there was now no petition before the Court, and the Chief Justice remarked to Mr Jellicoe that if he wanted costs he should not have taken the preliminary objections. He thought the Court had no jurisdiction to grant costs. Eventually argument on the question of costs in the election petitions Court was adjourned until Saturday morning.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, February 20. The Employers' Liability Bill has been discharged from the order paper. The Premier, in moving this course declared that an overwhelmingmajority of workman were opposed to the amendments made by the House of Lords. Messrs Balfour and Chamber lain ridiculed the position taken np by Ministers, and said they had committed infanticide because they were unable | to get their own way in one point. I London, February 21. The Radicals are incensed at the want of vigor in Mr Gladstone's speech upon the action of the House of Lords. The Premier directed a special Whip to be sent round with the intention of dividing on the motion that the amend ments made by the House of Lords be laid aside but finding that this was out of order substituted the motion to dis charge the Bill. The Opposition de clined to divide and left the House. The "Chronicle" calls upon Mr Gladstone to decide whether it is time to retire or whether he will really lead a crusade against the Peers. His present indecision and flabbiness are killing his party. The " Daily News " thinks that the Premier's moderation is disappointing. The Queen has given the Royal assent to the Colonial Confirmation Act. London, February 21. In the House of Commons, the Premier, in reply to a question, said that he was imable to treat the Brazilian insurgents as belligerents in the absenpe of any evidence that they had fought against the Government a or occupied territory.

CABLE NEWS

One of the Stockholm city schools has been burned and in the panic eleven children were killed, The Victorian Premier has announced that the Government propose to pay civil servants half salary on sick leave, I' except when injured while on duty, j In that case they will receive full pay j and medical expenses. I

The New Colonial Line of Steamers.

London, February 21.

The Manchester shipping firm nego tiating with Sir A. Clarke respecting the establishment of a line of steamers with the colonies is Messrs McKerrow and Company, formerly of New Zea land.

LABOR ITEMS.

■♦— ■■ Sydney, February 21, The tributers of the 00-operative mine have notified that they will stop work today. London, February 21. The unemployed groaned all the occupants of carriages passing through the streets. Agitators suggest that half London should be burned down to provide work. It is believ«d that the number of fires that have occurred recently were the work of incendiaries. Sydney, February 22. The general labor conference has decided to follow the example of the shearers' conference in refusing to re ceive or produce references. Brisbane, February 22. The Labor Federation Congress has closed its sitting. A scheme was 'adoptad for the establishment of a communal settlement in Australia, and it was decided to carry it into practical effect as soon as possible. It was also resolved to approach the employers' union with a view to forming a joint conciliation board.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, February 21. The Unionist press protest against the proposal of the Anarchists to give the man Boudin, who was killed at Greenwich, a public funeral, and form a long procession to the cemetery. Pakh, February 20. A bomb has been found in the Foreign office at Paris. An unsuccessful attempt was made to dynamite Commissary Breach who arrested Ravachol. Paris, February 21. Twice yesterday the Paris police inspectors were lured to rooms where bombs were concealed by means of 'etters announcing suicides. In one instance they had great difficulty in avoiding exploding the bombs which they were afraid to remove. (Received February 22, 10.30 a.m.) i Paris, February 21. Twelve Anarchists have been arrested here including Bustard, who is supposed to be the author of two outrages reported yesterday.

The. P"arliament of Drunken Blackguards."

(Received February 22, 11 a.m.) Sydney, February 22.

After an exciting debate which was carried into the small hours of the morning, Sir George Dibbs' motion to the effect that Mr Hindle's statement denouncing the New South Wales Par liament as one of drunken blackguards was a gross libel on the House, was carried by 61 to 20. The House then proceeded to discuss a farther motion by Sir George Dibbs to reprimand Mr Hindle for his utterance, but the Speaker ruled the motion was out of order, as notice must be given. Con sequently the Premier decided to drop the matter.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

SHOCKING AFFAIR.

Buda Pe3th, February 20. A mob of five thousand peasants crucified a "woman at Reshscele, in Hungary, on the ground that she was a witch,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received Fobraary 22, 11 a.m.)

VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

Mbmqubne, February 22.

The Victorian Cabinet has ap oointed the following now board of railway commissioners—Mr Syder, chief traffic manager, who will act as chairman ; Mr Woodroffe, chief of the mechanical branch ; and Mr Lochhead, chief o£ the goods department.

Received February 22, 11.30 a.m.)

BEET SUGAR.

Melbourne, February 22. The Victorian Cabinet has decided to grant a bonus of £2 per ton for the first 500 tons of beet sugar produced in the colony.

THE WEATHER.

Bkisbane, February 22.

Mr W ragge predicts heavy weather between Hobart and Southern New Zealand.

MURDER.

A middle aged lady, Miss Lyons, was outraged and murdered near Goongee, Queensland. The crime is supposed to have been the work of some Javanese.

Kennedy-Deering.

The ever-green J. J. Kennedy, now in partnership with Oily Deering, is about to pay Ashburton another visit, and on Monday next he and his company will occupy the Oddfellows' Hall for three nights. The first piece to be produced will be "My Partnor" a drama of California digging life, and for the per formanceof this the company have received great praise wherever they have presented it. It- will be followed by "Run to Earth," and one or other of che standard works from' the balky repertory of the organisation. "

LICENSING.

' Auckland, February 2'J. The rolls to be used ab the licensing elections in Auckland will be closed on March 3. Over 3000 new claims for the city, and about 800 for Eden, Parnell, and Manukau have been registered. The election is fixed for March 21. Dunedin, February 22, (Michael Houlahan has been fined £15 for selling liquor without a license.

SPORTING.

TARaNAKI RACES.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

New Plymouth, February 21. The following are the results :— Handicap Hurdles ; about one mile and a half.—Union Jack 1, Fishmonger 2, Bradshaw 3. Won by a nose. Time— 2.57 4-sth. Dividend—£3 12s. Taranaki J.C. Handicap ; one mile and a half—Noyaie 1, Musket 2, Eve 3. Won by half a length. Time—2.42 l-sth. Dividend ™£3 19s. Flying Handicap; six f urionga—Sb Clements 1, Ben Godfrey 2, Ivy 3. Time -1 16 25th. Dividend—£ll6s. Welter Handicap ; one mile—Variety 1, Muskefc 2, King Harry 3. Time— 1,50 2 sth. Dividend—£2. j

SECOND DAY.

New Plymooth, February 22. There was grand weather for the second day's racing, and the attendance large. Results:— Grand Stand Handicap. —Eve 1, Ben Godfrey 2, Lottie 3. Time—l,4o l-sth.( Dividend—£3.

D.J.O. AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunedin, February 21. Following completes our report of the firab day's racing : — Selling Race, of 50 soys ; one mile and a distance.—Derby, 1; Lord Aston, 2 ; Stockfish, 3. Won easily. Dividends, £2 13s and £3 Is Publican's Handicap, of 180 soys; seven furlongs.—Beadonwell, 1; Per suasion, 2; Au Revoir, 3. Won by a length and a quarter. Dividend—£6l3s. Maiden—Lord of Misrule, 1; Arma ture, 2; Lady Mab, 3. Won easily. Time—2min 20sec. Dividends—£l 14s and £115s. Selling Two-year-old Race, of 100 soys. Five furlongs.—Search Light, 1 ; King Wai, 2; Georgie Sharp, 3. Won by four lengths. Time—lmm 3aec. Divi dends—£2 lls and £2 193. Stewards' Pur^e Welter Handicap, of 100 soys. Six furlongs.—Cactus, 1 ; Persuasion, 2 ; Wolseley, 3. Time—lmin 16sec. Dividends—£2B 15s and £40 ss.

SECOND DAY.

Dunedin, February 22 The weather is again fine with a high wind. Results: —

Tally-Ho Handicap, of 75 eovs ; two miles, —Justice, 9sfc 121b, 1 ; Empire, lOst 21b, 2 ; Smuggler, 9at 51b, 3. All started. Justice led all the way, and passed the post ten lengths to the good, with Smuggler third, eight lengths off. Mae pie ran off. Time—4.B. Dividend—£s 12a and £4 Bi. City Stakes, of 100 soys ; five fur longs.—Ambush, Bst 111b, 1; Search light, Bst 111b, 2 ; Georgie Sharp, 7st 51b, 3, Searchlight lost bwo lengths at the start, and Ambush drawing out held her advantage throughout. Georgie Sharp, the only other starter, was never danger ous. Time— 1 4J. Dividend—-£3 s^. Dtjnedin Jockey Club Handicap, of 300 soys ; one mile and a half.—Hippo meneg, Bst 91b, 1; Liberator, 9it, 2; Melinite, 7st 91b, 3. Prime Warden also ran, Hippomenes was the first to move when the word was given, but Prime Warden passed him, and took the lead. Liberator went af cer the Ashburton horse and was only half a length in the rear as he completed the half mile. By the seven furlongs Prime Warden began to falter, and dropped back suddenly, hopelessly beaten six furlongs from home, Liberator being left, in front. Along the back stretch at half a mile from home, Hippomenes mak ing; the pace a cracker. Liberator and Melinite here came strongly on the out side, and a capital struggle pmsued for the first few strides Melinite, however, failed ab the distance, and Liberator waa left to hunt Hippomenes in a hopeless chase, for the latter going very deter minedly, and being ridden with splendid judgment by Mcllroy. Won by a neck. Melinite finished three or four lengths away, and Prime Warden did nob finish. Time—2.4l. Dividends—£2 3s and £2 ss. Novel Race, of 60 soys; one mile.— Lord Aston, 83t 101b, 1; Stockfish, 7st 81b, 2; Lady Mab, 7sb 51b, 3. All started. Won by length. Time— 1.47|- Dividends—£4 2s and £4.

COMMERCIAL

London, February 21 * Mr Reid believes that strong pressure upon the shipping conpanles would secure a reduction in freight upon dairy produce. He thinks it unlikely tha<- the Imperial Government will renew the mail contracts for a longer period than a year. (Received February 22, 10.30 a.m.) London, February 21. The total quantity of wheab and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,836,000 quatters. Wheab shows a decline of 6d per quarter this week. ; 6COO quarters Australian wheat for prompt delivery, and 7000 quarters to arrive in February and March have b*en sold at 96s U. New Zealand Trust and Loan 5 per cent, debentures are quoted ab £33,,

ALDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Cheistchurch, February 21. There was a large attendance at the Addington market to-day and entries, especially In the sheep classes, were extremely good. Store Sheep.—Between 5000 and 6000 were yatded. Business showed a decided improvement, and nearly all useful sorts were sold at an advance on late rates, but icferior were nob wanted. Two-tooth mixed crossbreds, 10s to 12s 3d ; cross bred lambs, 7s to 93 6d. Fat Sheep.—About 4000 were entered and the quality was fairly even. The aale opened well bob was concluded at such a late hour that prices suffered towards the close. Crossbreds, best wethers, 14s tc 153 9d ; secondary, 10s 6d to 13s ; ewes, lls fco 14s 9d ; secondary, 9s to 10a 9d ; merinos, beat wethers, 8s to 9s 9d ; secondary, 6s to 7s 6d ; ewes, 5s to 6s. Fat Lambs.—The week's supply con sisted of about 1600. A fair proportion was fib for freezing, ar^d these were taken for e^porb at about late rates. Inferior sorts were not so much sought after. Prime brought Jls to 13s, and secondary 8s to 9s 6d. Fat Cattle.—lso head were yarded, mainly cow and heifer beef witfy a few handy weight steers. Steers brought £6, l|s 6d to £9, heifers £5 2a 64 to £8 lls, cows £5 to £9. Stoke Cattle.—There was a fair yard in?, and some well grown young stock met with good demand. Weaners and yearlings, laa to 35s \ 13 months to two year-olds, £2 to £4 10a ; dry cows, £2 10s to £5. S3 i good dairy cows, £6 to £9 15a ; inferior, £3 10s fco £o 10s. Piots.— Aboub 200 came forward and met with a firm markeb. Bacon era 32s 0i to 60s ', porkers 28s to 36s ; stores 12s to 21s.

MOUNTAINEERING.

New Plymouth, February 22. A novel match comes off on Saturday. A young man named Herbert has been backed for £20 that he will climb Mount Egmont from the mountain houses, and return again in two and three-quarter hours.

THE ASBBUKTCm OTABDIAN i THUBBfIAY, FEBBUABY 22, 1894.



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The Rangitikei "Advocate" says that recently, probably during the laat fresh, a portion of the bank of the Manawatu river was washed away near Palmerston, exposing the tracks, stamped in soft clay, of two moas. The one track measured 14in long and 14in across, and the other Sin by Sin. There were 12ft of soil and clay resting on the bed on which the tracks are exposed, apparently a recent deposit, for some totara logs em bedded ia the clay are still sound and fresh, but a wood which resembles manuka has commenced to decay. On his return from the Conference of School Inspectors, Mr H. j Hill, F.R.G.S., will visit the spot in com pany with Mr Gibberd 8 and examine th» footprints. __ \ HEALTH TEA is recommended by the medical faculty for people with ■ weak digestion, and as promoting appe tite. Henry Zander, wholesale Agent. 2 4 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 ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a cathartic, either for travellers or as a family medicine. Ayer'a Pills are the best in the world. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, , j Mass., U. S. A. Every Dose^ffective. !3r= Beware of cheap imitations, The name—Ayei-'s Pills—is prominent on tho wrapper, and is blown iv the cjbiss of <->anb •>* n Ur botMcp. Tenders. POLICE STATION, ASHBURTON. WRITTEN Tenders will be received at this office, until NOON of FRIDAY, the 23rd February 1894, for Repairs and Painting Police Station, ishburton. Plana and Specifications may je seen afe the Public Works Office, 3hristchurch, or at the Police Station, ishburton. The lowest or any tender not leoessarily accepted. E. R. USSHER, District Engineer. Public Works Office Dunedin. February 9, 1894. 2 13 ■ "~TIfN D E rT~ ""' A RE invited for Leasing Reserve 1415 rx for three years. Conditions on ap plication to the undersigned to whom renders must be delivered before 5 p.m. m MONDAY, March 5, 1894. W. J. CROOKS, Chairman Hampatead Town Board. 2 148 Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. " In the Dlstricb Court of Ashburfcon (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ash burton. la the Estate of Thomas Perks, of Ashburton, Threshing mill pro prietor. A FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND of 7s 6d in the £ on all proved and accepted chinas in the above Estate is now payable at my office, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee, Ashburtoa. February 22, 1894. 2 150 Entertainments^ ' ASHBURTON. KENNEDY TVEERING ENNEDY™J^EERING DRAMATIC & COMEDY COMPANY Will appear for the short season of THREE NIGHTS ONLY, Commencing— MONDAY NEXT, FEB, 26. When will be produced the great Cali fornian Mining Drama, IV PAJtTIHER. Change of programme each evening. HENRY G. PARKER, 2 154 Business Manager. singing" pianoforte, class SIEGING, THEORY, Etc. Mi** Mabel Bell WILL be at home to pupils at Gates School of Music each WEDNES DAY, from 1 p.m to 4.30 p.m. 2 152 T>TO more indigestion, no more nervous -^ ness from indulging in too much Te drinking for those who drink Health Tea. Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. 242 ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. ASPECI4.L general meeting of the Brigade will be held on FRIDAY the 23rd ins|, afc ¥.80 p.ra. H. H. FOOKS, 2 15.1 Secretary. iTFVOLLAR Cigarettes;" cheapest in ■*-' the market. All Tobacconists keep them. 2 To Let—A small shop with two ooms attached, situated in Burnett; street, T. BULLOCK. IMPOUNDED ab South Rakaia on February 19, one boar pig from Lavington by G. Shellook per H. Smith, tips off ears and ring in nose. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on the Bfch day of March, at noon. GEO. SHELLOOK, 2 149 Poundkeeper. H' EIiiiTH~TEA is a boon to humanity a blessing to mankind, a real elixir of life. — Henky Zandbe, Wholesale Agent, 3 44



f Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. TjlOR GOOD AND CHEAP SUITS, Clothing, Ashburton, Shirts, Street, Flannels, Tanored Drawers, in Socks, House Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, Established Blankefca Old and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT, — WITH — Heavy Colonial Orey Blankets, £2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TURNER. STEPHENS BROS., MABKET HOUSE, T|7B GUARANTEE that for Value, Parity and Economy there are no Teaa as yet that can Surpass the Mandarin and Tiger Blends, They are now so popular as to be a Household requisite, used in the Mansion' and the Cottage, the Tent and the Station. EVERYBODY SHOULD SAMPLE THESE TEAS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBUKTON, otephens .Bros., market house. oole Agents for New Zealand—J, RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN] STEPHENS BROS., JUAJRHEX HOTJSJE3, ASK ALL REQUIRING Grim* or Sporting* Requisites I TO GIVE THEM A CALL. Cannot be beaten for Tip Top Value. S rEPHENJ" BROS- Puwic Notices Public Notices. PUBLIC ANNOTNCEMENT. 1 1» UA< I>HFR*OK I HAVE much pleasure in announcing \ /T , ... .. . to the Public of Ashburton and (Late with Alcorn.) Surrounding Districts that I have opened /"^ ROGER AND TEA DEALER. a shop in Tancred Street, under the \JC management of Mr H. Field, where all (The Green Frosted Windows opposite my well known Herbal Remedies and all Mitchell and Turner's), kind of Patent and Proprietary Medicines —_ may be had at Christchurch Prices. CROCKERY ! Yours Truly GLASSWARE, Hi. W. HALiJj, TINWARE] MEDICAL HERBALIST, HARDWARE] 152 Armagh Street, and 117 Lower High BRUSHWARE, Em Etc. |53 Street, Christchureh. . Threshing Machines supplied. CASH CUSTOMERS will find I am THE REASON WHY *%££s>£?** cheaper than any CRAIOHEAD AND BERRYMAN ™™^y^**>- Goods delivered daily. ARE the Lea ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— DJ MAOPHEBSON, BECAUSE They keep the Largest Tancred Street. Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. _. BECAUSE They employ the Largest ! Number of First Class ) Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor- tT\V& FIRST CONSIGNMENT ing Business. \J BECAUSE They give the Besfa Value, off thh Fit, and Workmanship. ™"™°« Noted Health Tea SB* Satisfaction. CRAIGHEAD&~BERRYMAIS, To THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, GUARANTEED ASHBURTON THB —__^ . BpIST VALUE u.s,s, co . ' u.s.s. c IN THB market. ff^ JOHN ORR and Co. UNION STEAMSHIP COMFANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL 2 128 TON AS UNDER: — — ' fatf »^^, SSs Wjd piAN()s!f piANog Saturday ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS Plcton and Nelson-Tuesday, Thursda S I ™S? S t ! ! o™B and Saturday. MUSIC! MUSIC!! MUSIC Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every . r^xrxmVTtnrv^~"T  . Monday. IJWERi BODY have a copy o Auckland, vh West Coasports—Every X'^ b'THE TRIADS Thursday. MONTHLY MAGAZINE Dunedin—Monday, Tuesday and Friday Of Music. Science, and Art, Hobarfc and Melbourne—Every Tuea- *a&* Auckland, ,™ y iv» DBESDEN MANO CO., Sydney, via Cook Straits, every Tues SAUNDERSj BUDDINGS. day. — — EXCURSION SEASON.—During the HORACE A. GATES, , months of December, January, and Agent and Manages February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines at Reduced Bates, available for return for ,  . .. three months from date of issue. TQ LET . __ Dwelling . housß of fivQ For particulars apply to rooms, centrally situated, corner of Gms v vv * and Moore abreets. Fossession canbq MILES & CO. LIMITED, given next week. i 4GENTS, 4SHBURTON T, BUXJUH?^