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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL

The championship race of the Model Yacht Club will be railed on the Domain water to-morrow at 2.39 p.m.

The Dunedin Tailors' Union passed a resolution regretting the acceptance by Government of such low tenders for th» manufacture of uniforms for the North Island railway officers

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that there were no fewer than 123 candidates, from all parts of the colony, for the ppst of Pairy Impector. Mr J. H. Collier, of Wellington was selected. The salary is £220 per annual.

It is current in Auckland, says a northern exchange, that at oi.o of the Banks alone the amount banked on Monday mornings from Newton tradesmen is £500 a week laea since the Saturday half-holiday came into force.

Messrs Craighrad and Berryman an nounce the opening of a new department, showing retjuglions of 17s 6d to .0s a aoit in tailor made clothing. Theira being a local industry, which gives employment to a considerable number of hands, it deserves encouragement.

A somewhat singular scene was witnessed in the Supreme Court, Wanganui, on Fiid»y laefc. The Iter. Father Julian Mail lard, a French missionary priest, was one of the witnesses in a case of horse stealing, and he gave his evidence in Marri, which was duly interpreted by Mr Bdirns.

A committee meeting of the Ariel bicycle Olub was held on Tuesday evening. It was decided to hold a road race on Aprjl 25 from Tinwald to Wheatstone and bac,k. Tbe £71ub are offering yery liberal prizes, and » '»r #c nurpber of starters are expected. Entriesplose April with the secretary, It was also ' decjdied to hold the annual bal} on May 2

Miss Annie Londonderry, the American young lady who ia endeavouring to cycle round the world in 10 months without money, and who started from Boston on the 25'h of June last year, has left Paris en route for Melun, J > jon and Marseilles. During her sUy in the French capital she earned fSO francs by the sail of pins, etc , which sum shells forwarded to New York as part of th« g£,OOO francs to be earned on her voyage.

A speci«l general meeting of the Tinwald Football Club was held in the Templar Ball on Thursday Colors decided on were blue and white hoops. The Committee's report showaabalance in hand from the social of £2 104. Rules for wotking the club were drawn up, and a large amount of bushwa was gone through A vote of thinks w«s passed to Mr Bealy for his donation of a guinea and to Mr W Clai k for erecting g< al posts.

Many people in th»a colony, says the Mar'boiough Time', are always ready to hhow their abhorrence of horseracuig, but we consider that Father Mahoney in attending the Nelson races last week showed an ex :ellent example. Th«j race meeting on both days waa free from all sis?ns of internperacce, and it is widely believed that were the clergy generally t take a less bigoted view of what is certainly a noble sport, the Church would walk in closer union with the people.

A cheese weighing something overbalf a ton was successfully manufactured on Monday (says the Southland times) at the Edendale factory for the 0 ago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's winter show, to be held in Dunedinnext month. As was the case with a similar cheese made last year at the Wyndham factory, a number of gold and silvtr c jins were apriukled throughout the cheese, and a certificate from the manager of the factory that the sum of £10 had been so distributed will be forwarded to the secretary of the Society.

The following extract from the pro gramme ot a race meeting In West Aus tralia Till be read with interest by sporting men. It is as follows: —♦ Farmers' Race ; one mile. Eleven atone up. Post entries 3a. Priza offered by W. J. George, Esq , five bags oat», valne £5. Horses to be owned by farmers only of the Murray electoral district The fact of entering a horse must be understood to pledge the owner to sow the oats and sell the resulting crop to Messrs Gutteridge and Co. at market price.'

I, An appeal is being made in the Sup reme Court against the decision of the Magistrate's Court at Little River, given on March 20, in the case Begins v S. Nutt, licensee of the Forsyth Arms, for selling liquor to a man in a state of intoxication. The chief ground of the appeal is expected to be on the question of the jurisdiction of the Bench. It will be recollected that Mr W. Coop, J.P., did not concur in the decision of Mr Bishop, the tipendiary Magistrate, and the point will be raised whether on such occasions the Stipendiary Magistrate can exercise superior powers to those of a Justice of the Peace. In one case Mr Nutt was convicted, and the conviction was endorsed on his license, and in another case he was fined £10. The object of the appeal will be to remove the endorsement on the license and the fine. The case, as it relates to the juris diction of the -whole of the Stipendiary Magistrates of the colony, has several signißcant points of interest.

Messrs Luke and Sons, foundiy pro prietors, at Wellington, waited, on the Premier on Wednesday combating the statement, nude at the recent deputation of boilermakers to Mr Seddon, that the firm employed an undue proportion of boys on a Government contract. Messrs Luke further declared that their firm worked under Union rules. The Premier, in reply, said the question of boy labour was a difficult one, buc he was quite satisfied with the explanation given. Ho asked whether it would be of assistance if the number of apprentices were fixed by the Act. Mr Luke replied in the negative, a« when trade was slack the apprentices would be out of proportion to the men. The Premier said he was satisfied it would be more satisfactory fco everybody if there was home sort of ad justment. The question was % la-ge one, and it had to be grappled with. In these days many businesses were woiked by Companies who had no soul for anything (xcept dividends, and it was quite right that workmen should combine for their own protection—a corporation agunat a corporation. In concluding he said that he was anxious to preserve good relations between employer.? and employees and avoid friction between them.

Alleged Witful Murder.

Wellington, April 4 The enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the woman Annie Frjend, on account of which Charles Nicholson is now in custody on a charge of wilful murder, was held to day. The evidence chows that the woman's clothes were covered with blood on the day on which the assault was alleged to have taken place, while the bedroom floor and paper on the walls and window curtains also showed blood etains. A neighbor stated that Nicholson returned home the wor^a for liquor, and she after wards heard a row in jbhe bouse and the woman crying and screaming. When the woms>n was being removed to the hospital Nicholson explained that she had hurt herself by falling against) the fireplace. The jury returned a verdict of * Wilful murder' against Nicholson.

CHITRAL.

Calcutta, April 4 Nine hundred natives marched to Gilgit and offered their services to the British authorities.

The (Ohifcral expedition is experienc ing great diiftc^lty with the transport service owing to the roughness of the country, and the rapid rate at which the troops are inarching, They are advancing at top speed

The second and third Brigade stormed the Malakund Pass after five hours' fighting. The Scottish borderers dashed boldly at the enemy, who numbered 13,000, and the latter re treated with heavy loss. The British casualties were sljgbjb.

The advanced brigades have now crossed |nto Swat.

The casualties on ihp British side at ' the atormihg of MaUkund Pa-sa jiumber«:d forty. The enemy lined a stone breastwork, which the Scottish Borderers carried at the point or the bayonet, The enemy consisted chiefly of TTmra Khan's supporters. Brigades from Swat and Molak are expected to meet to-night at Alaband. Terrible rains have been experienced in the Ohitral country, and the Swat River ! jis flooded, '. ' S^D^f?Y f April 4 The Groyernment Are making an j application to the Imperial authorities i I for permission to attach several local officers to the Chitral expedition in order that they may gain experience in the field. London, April 4 Advices from India state that the Gordon Highlanders and Scottish Borderers stormed the Malakind Pass. The' artillery us.e4 tyaiiiin gima with terrible efi'eet on the erie'nay, jiost over five hundred men. The invaders had only three men killed and about fifty wounded.

SPORTING

ASHBURTON POLO CLUB SPORTS Judge—Mr M. Slitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Clerk of Course—Mr T. E. Upton. With the fine weather on Wednesday and the satisfactory number of fifty-eight entries for seven races, well distributed throughout the progr*mme (exclusive of post entries to be made for the eighth race) the Polo Club had every promise of a successful meeting. The day, being the weekly half-holiday, also seemed to justify the expectation which wts fairly well fulfilled, a good number of carriages rolling up at opening time, and the grand stand held a respectable number of the fair Bex.

Ben ding Competition, for trophy Mr R. H. Rhodes' gr g Jack o' Lantern, (Mrß Lane) 1 Mr W. B. Denshires cr m Jenny (Owner) 2 Mr G. A. M. Buckley's cr gNobby (Owner) 3 Kussa (Mr E. Roberts), and Jumbo (Mr F. P. Claridge), also started In the first heat Nobby, Jack o'Lanfcern, and Jenny competed. Nobby negotiated the poles in very cunning style, and had the race in hand until he had the misfortune to break a pole, when he had a strong lead near the finish, which let in Jack o 1 Lantern, who was not far behind him, Jenny taking second place. In the second heat Mr Claridge's Jumbo beat Mr E. Roberts' &ussa. In the third heat Jumbo led all the way through the poles, but Jack o Lantern once clear of them made a rush, and passing Jumbo won by half a length.

Ashburton Polo Cup Handicap ; for Cup presented by G. A. McLean Buckley, Esq. Four furlongs. Mr G. A. M. Buckley's chg The Skipper, 12st. 61b ... (Mr P. Claridge) 1 Mr P H. Cox's eh m Roseagnue, lOat Sib

(Mr F.Jones) 2 Mr R. H. Rhodes' eh m Stella, list 101b

(Mr B. Lane) 3 Daddy, list 91b (Mr Todhanter), Maple Hit (Mr E. Roberts) also started.

A splendid start, all the horses travelling in a bunch until nearing the straight, where Roseagnue waa leading, but The Skipper headed her, and a great race ensued, Skipper winning on the pest by half a head from Roseagnue, with Stella a good third, and the rest well up. Time—s2tec.

Kescde Rack ; over one flight of hurdles,

for trophy Mr G. A. M. Buckley's erg Nobby, (Mr E. Roberts) 1 Mr F. P. Claridge's erg Pink'un (Owner) 2 Mr S. H. Graves eh g Picalo (Mr T Johnston) 3 Pink'un went away with the lead, getting first over the hurdle and the dummy, Nobby ran round the hurdle, but at the second attempt got over, and his rider snatching up the dummy without dismount ing, was first on the return journey, and at the finish Picolo refused to jump altogether. Tandem Raoe ; for trophy. Four furlongs with turns Mr B. H. Rhodes' Shekel and Jack 0' \ Lantern .  (Mi B. Lane) 1 Mr P. H. Cox's Midget and Tara (Owner) 2 Mr G. A. M.Buckley'sNobbyandPink'un (Owner) 3

Kahu and Picolo (Mr T. Johnston), Jumbo and Mandolin (Mr F P Clatidge), Jenny and Kussa (Mr R Curtis) also started.

All got well away. Mr Johnston's team crossed Mr Buckley's, and went off the coursi before the first flag was reached. | Messrs Claridge and Buckley in the order named were first back past the stand, but at the other flag the whole lot got entangled. Mr Lane, with his clever leader Jack o' Lantern was th-J first to get extricated, and was back at the judge's box before Mr Cox got clear and followed him next; Mr Buckley coming out of tribulation soon after and taking third place. Hurdle Race Handicap ; for trophy, Six furlongs . Mr GAM Buckley's Pink'un, list 61b (Mr F Claridge) 1 Mr GA M Buckley's erg Nobby, Hat 2lb (Mr E Roberts) 2 Mr Buckley's two were the only starters, and they cantered round the course side by side accompanied by the starter, the lot finishing well together, the judge's verdict being Pink'nn first by three inches. Ladies' Bracket ; for bracelet) Mrs R. H. Rhodes' b m Shekel

(Mr T, Johns tone) I Mrs W. B; Denshires cr m Jenny (Mr W. B. Denshire) 2

Midget (Mr Cox), Mr Sponge (Mr Tod hunter), Kussa (Mr E. Roberts), Picolo Mr P. Jones), Gay Lad (MrF. Curtis), Mandolin (Mr V. Claridge) also started Mr Sponge, Shekel, and Mandolin were first past the post in the order named, but the riders of Mr Sponge, who was first by several lengths, and Mandolin, were disquali fied for not dismounting to lead in time, and Shekel was awarded the Bracelet with Jenny second.

Costitme Race; for trophy. Four furlongs. Mr G. A. M. Buckley's chm Mandolin, (Mr F. Claridge) 1 Mr G. A. M. Buckley's b g Jumbo (Owner) 2 Mr W. B. Denshires cr in Jenny (Owner) 3

Tara (Mr P. H. Cox), Gay Lad (Mr R. F, Curtis) also started

Great amusement wa3 caused by Mr Buckley's striking and appropriate negro dress, and cheers and shouts of laughter greeted him as he got first round the flag, and past the stand neatly ten lengths ahead ot Mandolin, y/ho was second, with Tara next. However, coming home, from the nejjt flag he had to give place to Mandolin who won by a length, Tara finishing a good third. Fabewem* Handicap; for trophy. Four furlongs. Mr P H Cox's Roaeagnue, list (Mr P Jones) 1 Mr G A M Buckley's The Skipper, 13st 5 b : (Mr F Claridge) 2 Mr R H Rhodes' Stella, list 21b

(Mr Todhunter) 3 Daddy, list (Mr Rickman), Teufel, 10st (Mr E Roberts) also started. The lot got off and kept well together to the straight. Koseagnue having rather the best of the start, and never being headed, won by a bare length from Skipper, with Stella a length and a half off, third. Although the attendance was not large, there were more ladies present than we have seen for some time past on the course, twenty carriages being along the rails, and the stand was well patronised. Owners indulged rather extensively ia scratching, but for all that there was some good racing, and the tandem, rescue, and costume races afforded plenty of amusement. In fact a good day's sport was provided at a very small charge, and free from any of the features objected to by somp persons on an ordinary racecourse

The Treasurer in London

London, April 4 The Hon. J. G. Ward urged Lord Ripon to recognise New Zealand's claims to administer Samoa. Lord Ripon answered that the treaty with Germany and the United States pre cluded a change at present. Stir Ward also urged that England should subsidise the Van «iver and j?an Francisco services which together would supply a fortnightly mail; he also pressed the claims of the Pacific cable to a subsidy. Lord Ripon was ' personally favourable, and suggested' that" Mr Ward should see the Chan eellorof the Exchequer and the Post master-General on the subject. He thought Lord Jersey's report deserved * ireful weighing. Oamaru bondholders saw Mr Ward and urged that the Government should consolidate all the bonds and guarantee 3i per cent interest instead of the present rate. Mr Ward replied that a guarantee was impossible, but offered to faciliate consolidation and allow the Government debt to rank with the other creditors at a reduced interest. He urged the holders to submit a sound scheme.

The shareholders of the Bank [of New Zealand asked Mr Ward for an assurance that no fresh call would be made. Mr Ward refuaed to give a pledge on the subject, but expressed a strong opinion that no further call would be necessary or likely. The shareholders expressed gratification at the frankness with which they were met.

Mr Ward returns at the end of May.

ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN EGYPT

London, April 4 The Standard's Berlin correspondent says it is believed there that France intends to seize the Upper Nile country as hostage for the evacuation of Egypt.! Cairo, April 4 Nubar Pasha informed an inter viewer that the British are absolute masters of Egypt. If they evacuated the country it would be necessary to replace them by other Europeans.

The Cuban Trouble.

Madbid, April 4. Marshal Carapo, late commander of the troops in Madrid, who was re cently appointed Governor of Cuba, has started to take command of aftairs in the Island.

LIVE CATTLE.

Sydkey, April 4 Under contract with the French authorities Messrs Joure and 00. are making monthly shipments of live cattle from New South Wales and Queensland to Noumea.

RABBIT CONFERENCE

Sydney, April 4 The Babbit Conference expresses the opinion that the present Babbit Act is a failure, and should be repealed. It was resolved that Stock Boards should undertake the destruction of the pest, and be empowered to make special levies for its destruction, and also the maintenance and erection of rabbit* proof barrier fences; that the Grown take steps to ensure the re-occupation of abandoned areas upon any terms.

LAID UP.

Melbourne, April 4 As part of the retrenchment scheme the gunboats Victoiia and Albert have been laid up, necessitating the the retirement of fifty-four of the officers and men of the permanent naval force. Forty-three officers of the permanent artillery are also retired on six months' compensation; between twenty and 80 more will be retired shortly. The saving affected will be about £12,000 per year.

N.S.W. POLITICS.

Sydnby, April 4 In the Legislative Assembly good progress has been made in Committee with the Local Government Bill.

Mr O'Sulljyan has giyen notice of a bill providing that his Excellency the Govenor receive only half pay from the time he embarks to arrival in the colony, and, if retiring shall remain in office till the arrival of his successor, the latter not to receive any payment till he assumes the position. In the event of there being any necessity for an acting Governor, he to receive only half pay, and half the salary he receives from any other office he may hold. The bill also provides that Government House be kept in repair by the State, and the Governor to pay sit per cent on the value of tlie furniture in the rooms not used for the reception of the public. The Governor's allowance not to exceed £2500 per annum. In the Legislative Council the Land Bill was read the third time.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Sypney, April 4 Tho early morning express train from Sydney ran into a mob of cattle which had escaped from the yards near Wagga. Nineteen head of cattle were killed, and many others injured. An empty sleeping carriage was derailed. The passengers felt a slight shock, bat no one was injured,

LABOR

Newtastlb, April 4 The Court has granted an eviction order against J. H. A. Brown's late Minimie colliery employees resident in colliery houses. About two hundred will be evicted.

INCREASED WIRE CHARGES

Mklboubnk, April 4 Tlio Postal Department -will increase tin rat* for telegraphic messages from 6d to 9d. Under the present arrange ment the department, has been sending messages at a loss of 5d per message. Under the new arrangement the rates, coupled with retrenchment, will just eovep cost.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburfc- n •""ounty Council was held to-day. Present—MeaurH H. Friedlander (chair man), John G igg, Jame* Johnston, Donald Willi maon, Danra>i Cameron, X G. Wri K ht, C. J. Harper, B. Richards, and Andrew McF*rlane, CHAIBMAVa STATEMENT. The Ch^irtDai's st«t. ment was te>\d as under : —Mr John McKe«gue, returning eftrer for the Rangitata licensing dUtrict, fci wards certain accounts in connection with the late election, for which he requests the Council to supply him with flifl necessary funds The Amassment Court for vthe ridings for which the valuation lists have been on view haa been held, and all objections have been dealt with. The Government has beenrequested i to G>z;tte orders in Council seating that I the time for making out valuation lists for Upper Ashburton, Mount Corners, and Mount Hutt ridings be extended to 9th inBC , and the time for receiving objections from 9th inst. to May 9 next, and the Government had since notified that the extension of time asked for had been gazetted on the 4th inst. The valuer of iheee ridings states h« will have the valuation lists ready to comply with the order in Council. Mr Cameron writes to say that he approves ef terms agreed to by the Council re h!& Intake, and the neceiisary deed is now being made out. The Chrutohurch City Council forwards a opy of a resolution .passed by that body with reference to supplying relief to the unemployed. The Council* solicitor advises that the Counties Act does »ot provide for an election of Councillors for Upper Ashburtun and Mount Somert ridings, on account of alteration of boundaries of those ridings. ehginrkr's report.

The Engineer* report mi read as follows: —

Ashburton-Rangltata Water Supply.— Since last meeting of the Council, there baa been a good supply in all the races fed from the South Ashburton Hirer. The supply from Limestone Creek and Hinds Gorge dm hardly ptoved equal to requirement*, bat the making of new race in Hindi Gorge baa * caused a perceptible, ttncrease. The race* are now badly in want of half-yearly over haul, which should be commenced in about a fortnight, due notice of which should be given by advertisement. I have, as re quested, prepared specifications for enlarg ing head races from South Aabborton River in four contracts, and tenders for these sections will be placed before you to-day. As there is a good deal of deepening required in places, a considerable portion of this could be done by the contractors during the week the water is shut off for theoleaaugof races, and as for the remainder of the work it is contemplated to shut the water of each working day for about eight hours. If a full supply is kept up during the remainder of the time, I am of opinion that but little inconvenience would be ex perienced I have also taken levels for water supplies for Westerfield Village Settlement sections and for Messrs Ricktnan, and tender* for these and also for supply for Ciearwell Village Settlement will be placed before you to day. With reference to the question of supply for isolated perpetual lease section 35880 after enlargement of main is completed, arrangements can be I made to lead water to it, and from it, j through adjacent freeholds, the freeholder! contributing their share of the cost. The , lines are indicated on the map. Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply— The supply throughout the system has been '< sufficient for requirements, but many of the races are now much overgrown and con tracted, and the mains, more especially the auxiliary channel, are much obstructed with shingle and vegetable growths, and the olearing should certainly be commenced three or four weeks hence. The supply in connection between Bouth and North Ash burton Rivers has been well maintained during the last month, but for the next few months it is not likely to be much required. You' will observe that the ranger's ob struction sheet and report point to some cases of reprehensible waste With reference to the following applications which the Council asked me to report on, Mr G. E. Smith, of Rakais, woull not inter fere with Ihe exitting service in an way, Mrs McMullen could have a service for R.S. 35819, Springfield, by a short race aad two fords for roaa crossings^ and Mr Stringfellow's pond service for lot 3, reserve 1112 might in my opinion be granted temporarily pro vided arrangements were made for extending the race to it as a loop line, and abandoning the corresponding portion of the present race. ' County Bridges.—All the repairs necessary for tfce present on Upper Rangjtata Bridge have hfen executed, and a considerable quantity of decking has been provided for renewals on the other county bridges. County Plantations.—Arrangements should be made for planting next month. Californian Thistle, Valetta,—With a view to the eradication of this weed, gas lime and salt have been applied as directed by the Council.

Irrigation.—As requested by you, X ac> compauied the member for Sooth Rakaia R<ding over part of the Ijorie district ad; joining Acton, and after taking seme pre? (January levels, and making a rough esti* mate for a scheme which would comprise some 17,000 aore», was present at a fairly representative meeting of the owners of the district. I am not aware whether the matter it likely to be followed up to any practical conclusion.

WATER SUPPLIES. The applications for water recommended in the Engineer's report were granted* WATER RACES.

It was proposed by Mr Williamson, seconded by Mt Grigg, that the anco—sful tenderers for enlarging the main raoes be allowed to have the water shut off alto* gether for six onseoutlve working days at the eqd of the contract for eJf *utg op the work.

Mr Harper mo red an Amendment that the water be shut off from Monday to Friday night In each week, which Mr Wright seconded. Mr Grigg thought ib would be too great) an inconvenience to settlers, and that the original motion was in addition to the Englneer'sspecificatiou which, hn took it, did not contemplate the men Hfpfting fa water. The Chairman thought that the con tractors could remove loose soil falling to during the eight hours per day Mr Baxter proposed to shot oflf the water. Mr Wright said there was no reference in the specification, and contraoters were, rendering entirely at the mercy of the Engineer as to hsvipg the water that off, *nd with their experience of Mr Baxter no doubt they were satisfied to tru-t to hn statement th»t reasonable facilities <rou'd be given,, but he thought it w iild be more satisfactory to amend the specifications by puling ia the periods f t ir i»Twrtiii.j off <hd water, and the tenders would bo lo>ver, and could be in within thiej d*ys On Mr Harper's amendment being put It was negatived, and Mr Williamson's motion was carried.'

TAMPERING WITH WA.TSR. It was resolved that the two offenders, Messrs Collins and Randell, mentioned In the Ranger's report; be asked for an Isx planation. ; ' * Mr Origtc moved, and Mr Wright, seconded, and it was carried, that the privilege recently granted to Mr Collins be temporarily withdrawn, PLANTATIONS. The ouestion of planting was referred to the Planting Committee. RACBS. Mr Harper proposed that the Engineer be authorised to postpone the date for cleaning races between Ashborton and Rangitata, on account of the enlargement of the mains proo Mding, until the oontActs are completed. '* • - ' ■ Mr Wright was not in favor o( the proposal, as, if the races are now foal, the settlers would be without water altogether during the partial supply, if the eleanin| was postponed for two montha. On being pat, Mr&rptr'i motion wa,\»rgi«™

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rpITAN Soap, Titan Soap. No rubbing X required by using Titan Soap. Free samples supplied on applying at our Stores.—Fletcher Bros., Ashburton.



WANTED Known — Great Bargains are now being given for Cash in all departments. Baft-re laying ont your money for Drapery, Boots, etc, give us a call.—H. C. Segers, Melford House.



WANTED, Fresh Eggs In any quantity. Also a few Prime Dairies of Butter. Highest price given for really prime quality. — Flktuher Bros., Ashburton.



CASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth ing, etc New Goods just opened. Everything reduced for Cash.—H. C. Seoeks, Melford House. Baptist Church Aaalveraaiy Tea, iuKer KEoada*.y WANTED Known.—That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 caßes Flanelletes.—MlT CHELL AND I'UKNKK.



/CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V^ Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the beat in town.—adams, Sounders' Buildings.



WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optic* lice at S. S ilex's, Optician



WANTED Known—Special lino of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H, Collier.



WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to acoepr engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs floopßß, Alford Forest Koad, Ashburton 11*134



/CHOICE FKUiTi.—Peaches, banajx*s, v^ ©ranges, lemons and t< unices, at H A. Flower, Fruiter and Conf'.ctioner, Kast street.



WANTED Known.—We are daily receiving additions to our large "G>od Value" Stjck—Mitchell and Turnes, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred ■Street.



f'f i ANTED Known—The Corner la VV showing a magnificent New StocV of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier.



BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, dren's Friend, Littln Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other Sew Bocks at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11 98



f F. AKDREWES & CO.—Sale now ■ J* on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, .Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a«; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewbs & Co.



OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Ofuslijis, Flannelettes, Ttitnming^ etc., at M«» Alcorn's now shop, Baker's Buildings.



WANTED KNOWK. — F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, nexb the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at. reasonable raten. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153



WANTED Known — The Missus UiiQUHAhT have started Drefß nuking, and having ft thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, iiopo to receive a share of the uublic pitronage. Address: Tancred Srreel, next to E. W. Hall, Herbalist.



BANG 1 Bang i Bs*ug ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley'a, Kynock's and, Clvi) Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium



NOTICE! Notice Sport for alt Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. Etaving a professional Gunsmith on iho premises, I undertake to repair Guns of awy description, Gun fittings in stock.. viPWoea tew. —J. W Hakdlby, Ironmonger, etc*



WANTED Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery, Boots, Clothing, etc, For Cash. New Dresses, New Jackets, New Kate, etc , will all be reduced.—H. C. Seceks, Melford House.



/71 UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJf of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturer*. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old etocjf to select from at J. W. Habdley's Sporting Repository



BOBEET ALCORN haa opened in, Bauer's Buildings, next the Court house, with # £tock of Clothing, etc., bought at Ed war da, and the Kaiapoi S^lee, the cheapest iot ,qI goods ever brought to Ashbnrton, Also an assortment of Boots.



WANTED Known -That if yon are in want of a first tikes article in sum ■ met Boots and Shoes, you &maot do hetter than call at J. Mojsow's; you will get Uifl very best Rt reduced prices. Ah for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the w&itoru, throughout tho luatralaslan colonies, llcpaira well dune and at <mco. Pieiuicr Boot Maker, 'i'own Hull |$uu(i $tw«, li'^t •ilrctt, AbhburtPU



fIHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Onla ys ments, Zithers and Jew's Harp«, Balls »c\ Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies-' Underclothing and Fancy Busaar, Havelock street.



Business Notice*. c. 9ALEK. WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. rpHE largest and finest stock In the JL District to select from.' It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive careful and prompt atttention. Watches cleaned aud guaranteed for twelve months ss. Sole Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and "Speoialite/ spectacles. S:SALEK> EAST STREET.



<TIHE WOMAN'S "EIRIEND, AUGITE STOVE MAT, Is, AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS MILLER. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



Holloway's Ointment and Pjli*,— Health's Defences. IS one save the strongest can with impunity pass through the sudden transitions from wet to dry, from cold to myggy weatlwr so prevalent during the autumnal and early winter months. In fluenza, bronchitis, cough 1, sore tjjroafc, or quinsey will attack those 'most watchful of their health; but they can readily arrest any of these complaints by rubbing Hollo way's Ointment twice a day upon the skin #ver the affected parts, and by assisting its corrective aytfoi? with appropriate doses of his Fills. This woll-kuoww, «afiO, and easy mode of treatment ciljoion,tly protoots the invalid buUi from proscut aud future danger without weakening or even disturbing tlVe pyitoro is Itoe tightest degree,



For Br*.Gß is the Life—Clarke s Wbrld'famed 8166 d Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from %ll impurities from whatever cauae arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin aud Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its cllccls are marvol'ous. Thousand* of testi monials. Bewdi'O #f pr^Uleep iiniUtivna and fubirtitute&i ' ' $



||A]ll»Bn & &•■• Eucalypti Extract There %re imitations of Eucalypti o Extract in tfce market now,' products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. la order that these crude-oils nwy not be taken, Our Pubk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to as through the Consul at Melbourne, March % 1878 we state : «- Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griofswal'*, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parnmcology, at Bon, (,iid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of adds,resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor or Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract cowesponding to acientiSc tests, andthemly on which possesses the proper fherapeutic valie. Sande? & So^'s ISppOTgarr EpjjtACT All other crude oils are to,'be classed among the turpentines, whfeh h«V3, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned 38 an internal medicament. These bo called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received demotion at Exhibitions aa commercial articles arc used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reoucad in specific density through the presence of adds By their taste, the result of th contracting ten I Cf these crude oils, s# cafed eucalypti extracts are applied by Wistefce i» saws 9 , ftftnm br s nohltis, dfph theria, inteHiftl infammatio«s, dygentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling ffor oaf«ty always ask for SANDKR AND BOJTB BUCAtTPTI EXTRACT and eet the old, well-tested and reliable preparation.-Sand '^^aaffls^wp son's Pußp Blood istheSeobet of Hkaltb Gordon's Stoop BiJ*£i clgansQ tho Byatem of all impure blood; %ure iofligertioA.oon stipation, liver complaint, gains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, aourvy, etc. iMXgf bo 6«; two boxes, 10a, poBtjUM, J, W. OUytpo



Forlndioestion, the beet remedy in an doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended m being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once at a splen did touic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they Gave proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyfcpcpsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla to. Sold in bottles la ljd, 2s ?d, and lit, by all Medi. oiae Y»»4ori throughout the world* A liupl»itw »n<J wtaio rtmody