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Allenton « one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead four tolls

MAIL NOTICES,

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Aahburton to the undermentioned places as ollowa :—

Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... 3,10pm Chert sey and Rakaia, Christ church and north, daily 630 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm

and Monday, Wednes day, and Friday ... 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 pm E ffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismcre, Tuesday, Thars day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, VVakanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seah'eld, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... - , 630 am Wh^atstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeaoh, and Fiemingtqn, daily ... 3 45 j in Mount Somers, Springburn, Btuhside, Alford Forest, fitave'ey, daily .. ... 4 pm Methven, daily ... ... 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waitnate,

and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Rangitata, daily ... 10 30 am 12

30 pm Temtika, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 aud Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 3 15 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day «. 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... i pm {fetters containing anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes if posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered, and charged double registration c.

Ashburton Guardian, Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit Wednesday, February 20, 1895 GRAND JURIES.

The case of the man Schnier, who was indicted at the Tiruaru sittings of the Supremo Court for the raurder of a seaman of the ship Frarz is an instance of not only the usalessness of the Grand Jury, but the possibility of it being actually mischievous. The facts of the case in question are well enough trnowo to readers of the public prints and need not be recapitulated ; suffice it to say that the Grand Juey at Timaru found no bill in the case, and the man was dismissed, only, however, to be re-arrested at the instigation of the Government and again arraigned j on the sune charge at the Supreme! Court now sitting in Christchurch, where the Grand Jury again found no bill as regards the murder charge, but returned a true bill as to the minor charge of manslaughter The question naturally arises, if the verdict of a Grand Jury can be overridden by the Government in one case, why not in all, and the verdict thus not being final what is the use of the Grand Jury. The functions of fche Grand Jury are lika those discharged by a Committee of a public body. All bills of indictment are referred to them inthefirst instate*, and it is their duty to interrogate the witnesses for the prosecution and ascertain whether or not a prima facie case is made out against the prisoner. If so, they find a true bill, and he takes his trial; if not, they ignore the bill, and he is dismissed. The case is &Uen heard by the petty jury, who aro sworn )fco deliver a verdict upon such evidence of faGts ag shall be put before them. As the (jfrand Jury does not try the ease, but simply ascertains if there appears to be asasp for the prisoner to answer, he has no opportunity to answer that case before th,e Grand Jury, as he tfoj&g not stand his trial at tfjeir bar. He is tried by the petty jury, before whom all the evidence for and against js heard, ao4 the tddresiei delivered of

the legal men wbo have the case in charge—the Crown Prosecutor on the one hand, and the advocate for the defence on the other. For some time a feeling has been gaining strength that the Grand Jury could be very well done without—that the work they do would be bettor done by an officer with legal training and accustomed to weigh evidence, appointed by tlie Crown. The substitution of such an officer for the Gn»nd Jury would relieve a very large number of business men from the duty of attending at sittings of the Supreme Court on Grand Jury duty, and so save much valuable time spent on that work, while at the same time it would make available for duty on the p^tty jury a strong contingent of the most intelli gent men of the colony. "ho right of trial by jury is one that the Briton everywhere claims, and looks upon with pride, and probably the right will be claimed and enjoyed by Britons and English-speaking people while the language endures, but the accused is not tried by the Grand Jury, so that the abolition of Grand Juries would not in any way infringe the right which the Briton has held since the signing of Magna Oharta. We will not be surprised to find a measure introduced in next session of Parlia- j ment to abolish Grand Juries, and in fact such a course has already been spoken of. Parliament might with advantage go further and abolish coroners' juries, whose work could just as easily be done by the coroner himself without their aid, after proper enquiries have been made by the police with medical assistance. la ninety out of every hundred of the inquests held by coroners with the aid of a jury, the work of the latter is the merest form. In Scotland there are no coroners and of course no coroners' juries, theinquiry 'being held by an officer called the Procurator Fiscal, yet in Scotland life and liberty are just as well safe guarded as anywhere else, and men are not required to leave their work to sit for several hours hearing evidence to show how a person came by his death, and to bring in a verdict in aocordance with that evidence—a verdict that may or may not be the right one, but does not in any way affect the after proceedings of the police it they elect to take any.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The b?zur in aid of the funds of the Church of England at Tinwald has baen fixed for Easter Monday.

The cash amateur cycling record for a mile has been lowered by Thomas Olark son to 2min 19 4 ofch sec.

At an adjourned meeting of ladies held ir> Auckland it was agreed to form an Association on the lines outlined by Mr Fessy, under the name of "Tha Slam and Drift Children's Friendly Society."

The twenty-second annual Conference of the Australian Wesleyan Methodist Church commences at Nelson on the 28th inst. Tie Conference will be attended by s->me forty of the clergy and about sixty laymen.

Of sixtys3ven men who presented hemselves in fcho gunnery examinations of the Wellington N,«val Artillery, all but four have pissed, and are accordingly 'entitled to the £1 gratuity and the certifi cate and badge.

The Alantieda, with the English va ih of the 26 h Jmtvuy, left San Francisco on the 9 h February, two days late. The Maripos*, with the colonial maiJs of 26th Miy, arrived at San Francisco on the 15th February, one day late- A circular has been isoued by the Fail, way Department to those interested, to the effect th'*t in future school excursions, ia order to giye a treat to the children of indigent parents, ten per cent, of the children of any tchool wi'l be carried free Free tickets are ho be a reward for diligence shown by such children in school studies, and the master is to decide to whom they shall be iasuad.

The St. A lbans Council were on Monday visited by about twelve persons, most of whom were widows, applying for re mission of rates. Six of them occupy Dhurch property, the leases of which run to £5 per annum, and in one or two cases the'rent is found by the Charitable Aid Board. The Council remitted the rates of all- One Councillor said the cases were reaUy deserving ones, and that it was % sad thing that such applications had to be nude.

A farmer residing near Gerakline informs the Timam Herald that there

U a very large number of men tra vel!ing that district in search of work and able only to get their food. He states that he has never seen so many younqr m^n on the roads before, a consider able proportion of whom say they have come from Australia. Owing to the low price of grain farmers have had to do most of their own harvest work this year, and employment for casual hands has, there fore, been much less than usual, The Acclimatisation Soeie'y afe Dunedin have decided to ask Mr A. R. Blackwood, of Victoria, who is interesting himself in procudiK deer, to dehy shipping the half dozea hinds which he has secured till further advised, as their are prospects of the regulations rrquiring deer to be kept In quarantine for three months baing relaxed. The members expressed the opinion that it was absurd that stags, which were to be liberated in the wildest Darts, should be quarantined, whle ft circus was permitted to introduce all sorts of animals.

A curious discovery hag been made as to a property of the larch, which is so oxtensive'y planted in some parts of New Zealand (says the London corsespondent oftheOtago Daily Times). Tfc is found that if phnted in proximity to wheat it undoubtedly has the effect of inducing rust in the crop. It may be well for New Zealand wheatgrowers to take note of

th:s and to avoid sowing wheat in the vicinity of Urch plantations, also to abstain from planting larches near any ground which must neceesarily be used for wheatgrowing. I cannot explain clearly why this la co. I simply record the fact of the discovery, vyhich seems indubitable.

A very pretty s^ory concerning the Emperor of Germany has just leaked out). A. little American girl went to visit her ancle in the Fatherland, but found him away serving as a soldier. With trua Yankee independence she wrote to the Emperor telling him that she had heard of his good ness, and would he spare her uncle for a few days? This pathetic little note so touched the Emperor's heart that the child's "dear uncle" received a notifica tion that he might postpone his military duties until nexb year, or sp^nd a few daya in' His native yjllage, and then return • to hig duties. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills Is vvarraa ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaty Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Paina ia the Baojc. (juarraiitsed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes is '6'i each, by aty Pherniatß and Patch; Medicine Vendor* throughout the VJTorld Proprietor* : The LwOQLSf AND Miplanp Counties D^pq Compauy, Luwold ? En|l»^d •

The Baptist Church property, in Nor h } street, Timaru, is to be sold to the Con- i gregational Union of New Zsaland. I

In the District Court this morning, in bankruptcy—before the Registrar, Mr J. R. Colyer—on the application of Mr Crisp, ivy the Petitioning Creditor, William Sutherland of UinoV, farmer, was adjudicated a Bankrupt, Mr Cuth bertson appeared for respondent to consent.

The Timaru Herald reports that on a station near Waimate, employing between seventy and eighty hands, the men have been given notice that on account of the bad prices for wool, grain and otook, the management will be compelled to reduce their wsge-3 25 per cent.

The Auckland JETsudd ass ?i ts that New Zealand and South Au&tralia have uo power to enter into a reciprocal treaty. The Australian colonies may enter into such arrangements amongst themselves, but New Zealand was aot included in the Act.

The Woodville Examiner says :—The failure of the potato crop this year is a very serious matter, and means the loss of thousands of pounds to the farmers. The cause of the trouble appears to be new. The vines are bored by small insects the thickness of a pin, and half an Inch in length. They bore the centre pith of the vino in the same way as the currant worm ani gooseberry borer go to work, with this exception, that they commence opera tions at ihe root, where the tuber con nects with the vine. The insects seem to go in pairs, two to each vine. As they seem to a art in the ground it is difficult to know how to get at them, or what remady to apply. It looks as If potato growers were to have a new and serious pest co fight. Specimens have been submitted to Professor Kirk for examina tion, and to ascertain whether he can suggest a remedy.

The Bishop of Dunediu took a novel course in the General Synod (according to the Nelson Star) by quoting the usages of racing cluba as a precedent for the Synod fco g« upon in connection with the Otago election petition- He said he knew nothing about the procedure of Jockey Clubs him self, but he understood that when a pro test was entered against a horse which first passed the winning post the question was referred to a Board of Steward?, who then bad the power, if they thought fit, to disqualify the horse and declare the rsce null and void. The decision of the Stewards was final, and the club or associa tion could not be appealed to agairat their decision. The illustration, he said, might seem a curious one, hut it seemed to him that the matter of racing protests was on all fours with the protest against the decision of the Standing Committee of the Dunedin Diocesan Synod. Afc a sub sequent etage Colonel J*itt pointed out that whilst the decision of raoing stewards was generally considered to be final, there were often cases in which such decisions were disputed and carried to the Supreme Court. The introduction of the sporting precedent seemed to take the Synod gen erally by surprise.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the Opinions exptessed by our correspondents)

STOATS AND WEASELS.

TO THE EDITOE,

Siii,—Your correspondent, Mr Thomas Dowiing, puts the case for the stoats and similar vermin as strongly perhaps as it can be put. His introductory quotation is pretty, bu,t its application is not altogether clc.tr. Does it app;y to the weasels or to the rabbits, o- to the squatters, or to "Iola?" It may be true that Christian charity is rare, and that even charity of the " common or garden variety " may be some what source. But what charity of any sort has to do with the question, whether it was sound policy to, spend the taxpayers' money in introducing noxious vermin into this country to keep down the rabbits, when other and altogether unobjectionable methods were within reach, 1 am at a loss to under stand. But if it be adinUtsd that, out of charity to the poor ill-used large landholder, the public purse should be expected to pay the cost of keeping the rabbits in Check, my contention is that the interests of other people, besides those of the wealthy pastr ral community; should receive some considera tion. I think if charity is to come in anywhere in this business it should begin at home, and it is because the vernvn, whose introduction to Hew Zealand is defended by Mr Dowiing, are coming about my own home that I offered the protest contained in my last letter. It is not necessary for me to discuss the questions propounded by your correspondent, whether the leased Crown lands " could be in more experienced hands " or whether I should "like to have a try with them," as although these are very intereating topics they are somewhat foreign to the question afc issne. "i maintain that haying brought to our doors something which is a standing menace to farm yards hen roosts, etc , the State is responsible for the duty of protecting us from loss. It should be no part of my duty to defend myself against these vermin which are not natural to the country, and I should be entitled to damages should I suffer loss therefrom. This miy not be law, but it is logic. My imprfß sion is that if our legislators were brought face to face with a responsibility such a* this, they would not be in such a hurry to experiment with the public money, for the benefit of one class of the people, however estimable that class may be. Just one word in reply to Mr Bowling's simple plan of getting rid of stoats in our neighborhood. He airily di poses of the matter thusly ;- "They are to be oaught or destroyed." Well, I have my doubts about the simplicity ot thin little plan ; as I have some recollec tion of an old saw relating to* the difficulty of catching a weasel asleep. But suppose I should be lucky enough to drop on Mr Weasel taking a nap—or succeeded in putting some salt on his tail as recommended by my respected grandmother, how about my position should a bobby catch me? There is a clause in a statute recently enacted, making the killing of a cat, stoat, weasel, etc, a crime for which the penalty is either a fine of £1Q or sevqral months sedlutiion, in one of ths State lodging houses. No thank you sir. The duty of protecting me from the vermin brought to my doors by th* State, devolves upon the State and not upon lola.

SUPREME COURT.

Napier, February 19 The Suprema Court has been occupied for two days with the charge against John Restali of attempting to murder ten men at Patoke station. The evidence was purely circumstantial, and no ade quate motive could be assigned. The theory of the Crown was that it was an act of revenge for informing the manager that he had taken whlsfcey on the station contrary to the rules. The jury retired four hours ago, but as. yet hare been unable to agree,

DCOMMERCIAL

Lonfon, February 18 Thirty-four of the Echuca's cattle were landed in good condition, Owing to in juries received in trucking three died oft'the coast of Australia, and it found necessary to kill two others which became cramped from the cold during the voyage. The rest improved in weight and condition. February 19 4. lapgg portion pf the mutton by the Kaikoura'proves to Jje in a i: damaged oon? dition" Brisbane, February 19 A sh'pment of 100 live cattle has bean made by th Nairnshire for London on be half of Mr Relph, an American buyer. It is £he first shipment made from tho colony, a-^d is bei»g #iitoh.<?4 wjfch 'gre%t intircijfc,

Pastoralist Conference.

Sydmsv, February 19 Negotiations are passing between the Pastorslists 1 Union and the Labor Conferenoe f which it is believed will have an important effect on the next shearing season.

ROAD BOARDS.

HANOI TATA

A meeting of the Rangitata Road Board was held on Thursday, February 7. Pre sent—Messrs Harper (chairman), Sawle, and Tartotton.

The report of the overseer was considered, and it was ordered that some repairs be done on the Winslow ro?d ; that a man with horse and dray be employed to pick the loose stones from various roads in the district where necessary ; also to have the length of road on the north boundary of reserve 2589 picked. Tenders were opened for making a cutting near Mount Possession to give access to small grazing runs 36240 and 36421.—deferred to Mr Dowling, with authority to act. The clerk was instructed to report fco the county engineer the leakage of two water races which were damaging the roads; to serve gorge notices on owners where gome is encroaching on the roads. It was resolved to purchase no more small birdß* eggs and headß this season after the end of the current month.

Correspondence was read from the Co mmissioner of Crown Lands informing the Board that the sum of £10 had been granted in aid of work on the road adjanent to the Mayfield village homestead settlement. The clerk to request that the amount be paid over.

A circular was received from the Govern ment asking for information relative to the expediency or otherwise of a measure deal ing with what is known as " fair rent" of all classes of land, both public and private. After a long discussion, consideration of the question submitted was deferred until the naxt meeting of the Board; the members and the clerk in the meantime to make inquiries in the district. It was decided that in future the Board meet at twelve o'clock instead of 11 a.m. as heretofore.

Accounts amounting to £35 7s 8d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES

AND QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, February 19 The bowling analysis in the second innings of the Englishmen ig as follows:™ McKibbon, five wickets for 98 runs ; Oalla way, three for 39; Turner, one for 37; Coninghatn, 1 for 65.

Rain fell last night, and though it cleared up to day, the wicket was sticky and bumpy, and the bowlers, especially Richard son, had it all their own way. Ooningham and Percy McDonnell were sent to the right-about at once,, but Iredale and Mc- Donald hit out with good effect for a short time. The Parramatta man got a nasty crack on the finger which nearly oost him his wicket, but he maintained his position, and eventually again carried his tat. Gregory and Turner both scored quickly while they lasited, but the others did nothing, and Bradley and Jones being unable to bat the innings closed for 86. Iredale was loudly cheered for his performance. The Englishmen won by 238 runs. The scores were as follows :—

Conineham, c Brown b Richardson .„ 3 McDonnell, b Richardson 0 McDonald, cPhillipson b Peel ... , 12 Iredale, not out _ 33 Gregory, c McLaren b Richardson ... 16 Turner, c Brockwell b Bcigga 20 OaSlaway, b Brigga ... ... ... 0 Austin, c Ward b Briggs 1 McKibbon, b Richardson , 0 Jones and Bradley did not bat Q Extras 1

Total ... „, 86 Riahardson took four wickets for 35, Peel one for 21, Brings three for 14.

The Auckland Shooting Case

Auckland, December 19

Joseph S\v»nn was charged to day with the attempted murder of Hugh Campbell, solicitor. Hugh Campbell deposed that prisoner had business transactions with him, but nnfc directly. Regarding the transaction that occurred nine years ago the investment; of £800 was made by his mother and William Duncan, upon security approved by Russell and Camp ball, Subsequently the interest fell into arrear, Swarm evidently thought that the firm was responsible for the security not being sufficient. Ife was in reference to this matter that prisoner called on him twelve months ago. Witness explained the whole transaction, and prisoner was apparently satisfied. Subsequently he and his brother consulted witness and were advised on a proposal by .which the trustees could advance money held by them. This was pending on Wednesday last; when prisoner came to witness' office re costs. Witness agreed to accept a re duced amount. In the afternoon prisoner returned and said " I came to see you about thut money" Witness replied (hit he had already discussed the matter and had nothing further to say about it. He suggested that, the matter had better be completed by Mr Cooper who was acting for Swarm. Prisoner said he wanted to have it out himself. He rose saying " Well, Mr Campbell," and as wit ness saw him drawing a revolver he sprang forward, seized both his wrists, and struggled. While so doing the ro volver went off. Witness forced accused round till hia hand holding ths revolver rested on the edge of the table. A clerk then cam a in, took the revolver from ac cused, and sent for the police. In the rase of John Swarm. charped with an attempt to kill Hugh Campbell, the solicitor, the evidence for the prose cu; ion is closed. Ib came out in the evi dence that the hole supposed to be a bullet, hole behind Campbell's chair was not the b^Uet«hole. It; was in a different part; of the room. The casa was ad journed till to-morrow, and the prisoner was released on hail.

February 20 The ciee of John Swarm, charged with attempting to marder Hagh Oamnbell, wtw dismisbed, the magistrate, Mr North croft, deciding that the evidence adduced did not disclose any attempt to kill.

The Shooting Case.

Wkllington, February 19

The shooting »ff*ir. last night has bean satisfactorily cleared up It has teon ascertained that the lad Shutter purchased a revolver yesterday, and, as he had hia wages, he concocted a story about a burglar in order to hide tho fact from his mother, who was absent from town. He had been trying yesterday to borrow money to make good tha deficiency.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, February 18 The number of unemployed in Great Britain is estimated at a quarter of a million. The prevalent distress has been unequalled for years.

The Cairo correspondent of the Times wires that a Paris journalist is openly promising the armed support of France to Fgypfc. The Khedive, how ever, discussing his reported intention to dismiss Nubar Pasha, is said to have stated that he would not countenance any mystery, and that he was working loyally with England.

London, February 19 A thaw has begun and the frost is breaking up.

Lord Alton (?) is appointed Regius Professor of History at Cambridge. Sir B. @rey, in re^ly to a question in the House of Commons, said that Germany had no intention of annexing Samoa. England intended to adhere to the terms of the Berlin Act with re gard to those islands.

Mr Buxton, in reply to a question, said the loyalty of the colonies at pre sent was unequalled. It was essential that they should keep together and foster friendly relations with the Mother Country. - " Bbrlw, February 18 A deputation from the Agrarian League, representing 200,000 farmers, had an interview with the Kaiser. He gave them a cordial reply, and ex pressed deep concern at the state of distress unfolded. The Council of State was planning remedies which he prayed to God might be beneficial to the people.

Washington, February 19 The centenary of Peabody, the philanthropist, is being celebrated in Massachusetts. A message was received from the Queen stating that the grate ful memory of his noble deeds and charities in England was fresh in her heart aud the people's.

THE FALLIN WOOL

Melbourne, February 19 According to the Argus t for over forty years there has not been an equal to the last four years for falling prices and disaster in the local industry in almost every branch, from grower to manufacturer. The estimated present clip, if cold at prices ruling throughout the season in Australia, and at last London series, would only realise half the amount, say twenty million sterling, instead of forty millions, if the clip had been sold at prices ruling for an average of eleven yeais from 1866 to 1877. About half this enormous fall has been sustained within the last five years.

The Pacific Cable.

London, February 18 Queensland has joined the other colonies in a cable guarantee.

Ottawa, Febrnary 18 The Canadian Government is actively urging the construction of the Pacific cable, fearing that if the United States construct a cable the Dominion will be excluded altogether. The Eastern Extension Cable Com pany are willing, with an Imperial subsidy, to connect New Zealand and Fiji, and their only vacant link will be Hawaii to Fiji.

Sydney, February 18 Mr Cook, Postmaster-General, con* siders the probability of an American Company la/ing a cable from San Francisco to Honolulu is likely to seriously complicate the Pacific cable proposals. He says if Congress should give authority to the Company, difficul ties will probably be raised by the American Government to Hawaii granting a concession to the Pacific cable. The San Francisco cable would also take nearly all the local business on which the other line would partly rely for its commercial success.

OBITUARY.

Vienna, February 18 The death is announced of Archduke Albrecht, grand uncle of the Emperor of Austria: setat 78.

Imperial Parliament.

Lohbon, February 19 Sir W, V. Harcourt, speaking to Mr Chamberlain's amendment, said the Government had a reasonable chance of passing their measures, and, until they were condemned, they were bound in honor to persevere with their policy. It would be absurd for the House to allow itself to be influenced by the possible attitude of the Lords.

Mr Balfour taunted Sir W. V. Harcourt with evading any reference to the amendment itself. The Govern ment majority was hopelessly divided upon the principles affecting the House of lords. The Government had ■no right to seek a gratuitous revolution. It would be unworthy of the House to sanction obvious electioneering tactics. ;

The division upon the amendment resulted in its 'rejection by 29.7 to 283. The Address-in Reply was then adopted.

The Parnellites voted for the amend* ment, ;

Sir W. V. Harcourt'g motion ttf apply the closure to the debate on the Addr?ss-in-Reply was carried by a majority of only eight, the Labor members opposing it. Sir 0. DHke said if the Premier meant to fulfil tha hopes 6f;th'e.Lib«h4 Party he must speAk with a more certain sound regarding the House of Ilords. ;;■ ■■' -. :■■■■'■' ■ .. :. '"' '

American Finance.

Washington, February 1& In the Senate Mr Woolcott inveighed in heated terms against the. conduct of tbe President, asserting he lied when he professed a desire to maintain the integrity of the party. The contact with the Rothschilds was the blackest ever made, and would permit that firnj to reap a gigantic profit

February 19. A Committee of the Senate hag re ported in favor ef issuing three per, cent bonds with "a currency o( two years. Senator Sherman said the President's contract was faulty.. It was a hard bargain but it would noi ruin America. : !

THE ASHBtmtFOtt GUARDUtt; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1895.



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WANTED Known.—Having had such a snecessful seasonvitti i.sees. balance to clear *b nomiaal prices. - j MITCHEU. AND TUBWBit. j elf ANTED Known-Holders of W Present ticket* ran now get them



tOR SALE, a paddock containing 29 acres, 3 roof's, 10 parches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. Apply to [ T. BULLOCK DOLLAR CIOAPETTBS -r 3d. No hoUlcnorphotoi^-UgNBY Zakdbb, Whole* le »gtaD



Wanted. TjIOR Sale, Cheap—A Bicycle in good ■E repair. Ball bearings throughout. Apply Mr D. Thomas' store. 2 128 ICE CREAM, Ice Cream. Cool your selves during these hot times at H. A. Flower, Confcctioneer, East Street. Ice supplied In large or small lots. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The Sec etary will be at his Offiae in the Arcado to receive Entries and Sub script'-on-t from 11 to 1 daily, pnd 6 to 8 on iUeSDAY evening, at which time Kn Ties close. 2 114 LF. AJJDREWKS & CO.—Sal* now • on of Surplus St<ck of Fancy Goods, Toys, Hooks, Sratio«iery and Account Buoks, and all aVgreaily jeduc. d prices for c<»sh, at L F. Andrewbs &Co /"^HOIOENew Season"Frnit. Grapes, v^ Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b°st in town.— * dams, Svundert.' Buildings. NEW Season's Teas, just to hand. Best value in Ashburton. Priaes 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, and 2/4— Oamson and Co 2 24



T AD IKS' and Gentlemen's loft-off XJ Clothes and all kinds of goods bought;, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11_WO WANTED Known—All wool Delaines, Prints, and Orepons below whole sale rates.—Mitchell and Tubnbr W" ANTED Known — Mbs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mns Hoopeb, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 11*134 WAJN TED — Fresh Eggs in any quantity. Highest c«uh price given.—Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburt' n. 2 311 WANTED Known—A tremendous run on our Gloves, 4|d upwards. —Mitchell and Tubner. WANTED Known—That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jars, Pints 6s per dozen, Quarts 7s, and half Gallon 8i 6d, to clear. Enamel and Brass Preserving Pana from 4s 6,1 upwards.— John Orr and Co. 2 33 BANG ! Bang ! Baug 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynocks and, Glut) Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality ' at J. W. Hardley's, un Emporium TJRESENTS, We are now giving JL Presents to a!l purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segers, Melford, House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sises, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optica line at S. Saxek's, Optician. HERBAL Beer, Herbal Bjer. Six gallons of splendid Herbal Beer for 7<J. Made with a bottle of Potter's Herbal Beer Extract, price 7d per bottle Warranted purely heibal. Fletcheh Bros,. Wholesile and Retail Agents. Ca-.h Supply Stores, Aehburton and Cnristchurch



TT/ ANTED Known—The Corisor Is VV showing a magnificent New •Stocl' of Drapery ami Clothing.—W. H. (/OUTER. "OEAUTTfULard useful Presents to 1) all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. —Ft. C Segjsrs, Meltcrd Hou»e. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes. Muslins, Flannelettes, Tiimmingq, etc., !at Mrs Alcokn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a aiock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Banhett's and the Kaiapoi SVes, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. WANTED — Every Lady to try MAiMBj B4.ipo?ipK's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton. will receive prompt attention. 10 86 BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices. — L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11 98 T/u~A^TEDl^Koyrs. —f. s. v Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates Lidies Room a specialty. 1*153



BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building* GUNS J Guns j Guns ! My new stock of Gonsj ast to frand direct from the manufacturers. Double «o4 Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Haediey's Sporting Repository WANTED Known—That if you are in want of a first class article in sum mer Boots and Slio.oa, you cannot do better than call at J. Moisoh's; you will get the very bast at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the .iustralaslan colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boob gtore, Fv street, Ashburton. TShkISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna te ments, Zithers and Jew's Harp?, Balls aoti 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 A morn's Ladies.' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. "\TOTICE l Nofcice s P ort for all L\ Guns let out on hire cr sold on tii£9 payments. H&ving a professional GunßrniUi on £fee premises, I undertake to repair Guns of a«j? jfcjgripticn. Gun fittings in stock. Pric.es lo» r.«'J, W. Haiidley, Ironmonger, etc'



WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Pale now being held up at Saunders' buildings, opposite Rail way Station, in will be continued for another twentyeigfct days. lam not advertising ft fey cheap lines, bub the whola of the stock. Pon't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Law i: ie ]66 CIOARKTTE^i, 3d.—No holders or phofcos. —Henry Zander, Whole ■ale Aset}tf



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET. Half-Yeauly Stocktaking. STRAW HATS to be cleared out at Greatly Reduced Prices.



Boy'B Straw Hats 3s 6i for Is Men a Straw Hv.s 3a 6<l for la M n's Java Straw Hate 2s 9d for Is 6d Men's Straw Hats 6s 9d for Si 6<? We do not often advertise Cheap Goods, but these are GENUINE REDUCTIONS. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Boy'e Strong School Boots 5s 6d Men's Light Balmorals 8s 6d Men's Strong Canvas Shoes 5s Men' Strong Nailed Shooters 9s 6d You will Save money by purchasing your Boots from the H. ZJ)- F. iVcmen s Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Women's Glace Kid Shoes 5s 6d Maids' Tan Strap Shoes 5a 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING, FACTORY. Ha&lknstein Bkos]



c- BALEK WATCHMAKER So MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. rpHE largest and finest stock In th« X District to select froaa. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive cvreful and prompt at Mention. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months ss. Sole Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and " Specialltei" spectacles. S- SALEIC, EAST 6TREET.



Follow ay's Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from different climes would do weli to bear in mind that these changes and the altered diet and surround, ings of their lives entail manlfold^riska to health, Occasion is sure to arise in which they will need a reihefly such as these renowned Pilts and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply in hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physician always at his call for the various emergenci||r of travel. Qhi'ls ipid fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commencement of any illness, for Holloway's remedies cau be safely used in all climates. DOLLAR CIGARETTES; 3d— No holders or photos—Rebry Zander, wholesale agent.



Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy never'fails in permanently caring rheunw* fcism, lumbago; sciatica, tpxfo etc, #n« bottlf civet relief. Price 10s, poet foe, J, W, Olry toa, P.O. Bot 234, Dwdto,