FIRE ALARMS

Allenton ... .. one [toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampatead four tolls

MARRIAGE.

Reston-Maxwpil—On March 14, a* St. Stephen's Church, Asbburtop, by tho Rev T. Hamilton, Oaj'Tain M. M. Rest >n, of the ' Waimea,' son of the late J^moa Reston, of Flasv Oxford, to Tva Mabib fourth dau her of the late AViilinm Maxwell, of Maryonin, Auck land, and sister of Mrs Til. F. Wright, Ashburton.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1895.

A London correspondent, writing on Feb ruary Ist, states that the London share

holders in the Bank ol

IUNK OF HEW ZEALAND

New Zealand being anxions to ascertain that

no further call on the reserved capital would be nude to meet any further emergency or to add to the working capital of the Bank, sent a tele gram to the Colonial Treasurer and re ceived an official reply through the Agent- General as follows :-v-" Wellington, Jan uary 18th, 1895, Biuk of New Zealand — N> further call contemplated.—Reserve £1,000 000, nearly all Invested in first class liquid securities, and b»lat>^p^w'll b> si invested shortly. Second £1,000.000 utilised in Bank's business " The com mittee, in a circular to shareholders, state that they are advised that out of the above £2,0.00,000 (which is the amount of the recant issued £ per cent, guaranteed stock) and the amount q( tho present call (esti mated at £500,000), £750,000 of .Fptates Company's debenturas will be paid off, thus effec'ing an estimated fc&ving o l £11,000 a year. The Comittee, «8 already cabled, proposed to pay the first instal ment of the cill.

Mr Crabb, temperance lecturer, was sub J'cted fco the usual interuuptipns while spaaking $b Feuding and

SMART, SUI A TRIFLE COABSE.

Palmerston ¥orth, from persons who considers 4 themselves witty, but, as

they found to their cost, the rej lingers though someweafc coarse wete crusher-i. Said one from the bcdy of the hall, " When are ycur going to send around the hat?' Sir Crsbb: " I will wait until you go away, I want my hat back." Silll another cried, *' When are you going to tf»ke up the col lection ?" Mr 0. abb :**lf 1 were to put a small tooth comb through your hair a couple times I hhould have rather a large collection." this closed the inquiry con cerning the collee'ion. Another inter rupter brought down upon himself the following "Oh, I suppose if you were analysed you would be found to be a bit of a toff," Then with a grimace, the lecturer continued, " a bit of a masher." Of course, all fho audience looked at the young man to see 'hoY this description fitted. He hung his head and wassitent Another bold youth asked Mr Crabb(who, by the way, is rather Btoul) what weight he rode. The reply was, *' I don't know exactly what weight I should ride on nil ass Hke you." At the close of bis Feildlng lecture Mr Cr»bb was asking why people drank intoxicat ing liquor, and sad, in response to a reply spoken in an undertone that he could easily hear it*. ''Jfou ought to," shouted one from tl c back seat, '.'with those flam of yours." "If my ears, 1' said Mr Oribb, •' wwp eet 99 t»r bwfc to vny

head as yours, I should think myself another animal." The grins of the audi ence as they looked around to see (ho shape of the interrupter's ears and what resemblance they bore to those of a donkey, was .-nore effective as a quieter than ttie reply itself.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Commercial news on fourth page.

In our advertising columns appears an enquiry for bheep country for grazing purposes for a term of years.

About 1100 school childivn came from Waiktto to Aurkla id by a special > xeur sion train jesterd+y, A. number visited the warshipv

At the Dunedin Pul'ceCourt Peter John Shea was committed iir tiial for stabbing his wife in the abdumen wiih i pon knife, Bail was allowed.

The Tablet states that during the visit of Archbishop Redwood and Bishop Grimes to Dur.edin a Conference was held at which the acii<n of those Education Board* which have refused to examine Roman Catholic schools was considered.

It is yet premature to forecast the result of Lady Augusta Boyle's injuries. The doctors hope her foot may be saved, but in that case there must be a stiff joint, owing to mortification of the skin and bruised tissues. A paintul operation has been Dorformed.

Miss Annetta Paul, one of the two membefs of the Salvation Aimy who w. s on board the Wairarapa when she was wrecked —when Miss Flavell, her com* panion, was drowned—wiU relate her experience in the Oddfellows' Hall, to morrow evening.

The many friends in Canterbury of Miss A. J Harband, B A., who left there in 1823 for Madras, India, to take up her position as missionary under the auspicies of bhe*L.M.S., will be glad to know that information has been received here that she has passed her first year's examination in the Tamil language in first-class style

According to the Wellington Post the Colonial Treasurer has taken a bigger thing Home with him than the prospectus of the Southland Investment Company, with its modest £50,000 of capital. The bigger thing to be floated is said to bfl a Company with a capital of a quarter of a million to acquire other businesses wiih which Mr Ward is connected.

At the inquest yesterday on Edward Lonna", compositor, who hnng himself on a hat peg at the Ko^ukohu Ho* el, Auckland, a verdict that deceased com mitted suicide while temporarily insane was returned. He had been drinking for some days previously. He was a native of Belfast, and had attempted suicide in Hokianga district four years ago.

Not long ago, a London preacher included in a lit'le bit of sarcasm over a small collec'ion. He did it very neat'y in preface to his sermon on the following Sunday. * Brethren,' he said, • our collection last Sunday was a very small one. When I look at this congregation, I Eay to myself, 'Where ara the poor? Bat as I counted it, 1 exclaimed, 'Where are the rich.

The programme for the Winter meeting of the A?hburton Trotting Club has been issued, and we notice a slight increase in 'he stakes jffared It includes Handicap Maiden, 15 soys; Lastmhor Handicap (harness). 20 sots; Aehburtr-n Handicap, 25 fiovei ; Farmers' Plate (amiteur ridera who have never won » trotting race), 20 s<ivs ; Novel Rac \ 15 soys ; Consolation, 15 soys. The meeting h to be held at f.ho Show grounds on Thursday, Juno 6, and the secretary is Mr Kecardus Plbmy, ' t whose hands the Club will ge!; L;'ti'l j istice.

The Ohiaru Mail says :—The rrqaest •hat the Government ehou'd reduce tho freight on lime calls lo mind tha action of 'he southe)ri company who induced the R-vlw y Commissioners to tff*»3t such a reduction in their case, so as (o cheapen >he price and encourage the use cf lime l>y farmers, but who nwint lined iheir prices, notwithstanding that t*ie reduction in freight had been made, and presumably hemse!v69 pocketed the amount instead of giving the farrrers (he benefit of it No one wil) dispute thenrcossity that farmers -h iu!d be able to obtain lime afc a price *hich would enable them to use it freely ; hut ! his will not be possible unless the Go vernment, as a condition of freight con cessions, insist on a fixed price being charged for the lime at th« kiln, or— batter still—unless they embark in (he lime industry themselves, and provide the article at cost price. The matter is well won hy the attention of the Govern ment. The palicy of aheap lime for the million would be in keeping with their other beneficent popular acts in the interests of all.

Colonel Fox, commandant of the New Zealand Forces, accompanied by Colonel Bailey, paid a visit to Ashburtnn on Friday and inspected the local corps. There was a large muscer, reminding one of the old days, between sixty and seventy being on pirade. The officers and non commissions put the company through the ordinary company drill, via., manual and 6ring exercise, ard company formation. IheColonel then gave a practical demon stra'ion of outpost drill, explaining it in de+ail. At the conclusion of the parade Colonel Fox said he was very pleased to see such a large muster and the very clean, appearance of the men and accoutrements ; ihe company diiU was satisfactory, but in outpost duty and fie'd practice the corps wa° far behind, whiea was due to the small number of daylight parades. For the present year there were a namber of daylight pwadfls stipulate J, which wou'd have to ba pub in to gain capitation, and he hoped the man would take advantage of them, and give their officers an oppor tunity of instructing them in outpost drill, in which he hoped fo see an improve ment by hi* nexij "vis-is. General'y speaking he was very satisfied with the corps.

At the meeting of the Auckland City Council yesterday, the Mayor made re ference to the sta'einants made by the Premier at the recent Conference of ihe Fire Brigades' Association, re the fire at the Whau Asylum. Mr Holland said he reg»fetted excpedingly that the Premier shf uld have made such a statement ss he did wi'h regard to the fire at the asylum. The Premier might have taken the trouble to ascertain the exact position of affairs before mentioning the matter. He (the Mayor) gave the Premier's statement an emphatic denial. At the tima the fire broke out at the asylum there was another confUgrati' n in Auckland, which required the attention of the Brigade. The fire in Auckland was the largest they had fir years If the Premier thought it was the duty of the Auckland Brigade to go to a fire four miles away, under such circum stances, he was greatly mist-ak.n. Inspector l^ughes did air he c uld, bub nothing could have saved the Asylum Buildings. There was a sufficient pressure of water to meet all requirements,' but the trouble was th*t the pipes to the Asylum were Inadequate. The Mayor pointed out that the Government in no contributed towards the cost of keeping the B^gadi?;

St Patrick's concert last night *as the biggest success the promoters have y<;t scored, both as an entertainment and for attendance, A full leooro is held over.

The Rev. Albert Ager has returned to Ashburcon to take up his residence permanently as pastor of the Baptist Chu;ch When here last year he made many friends and no douhb will add to the number.

A Welling! on telegram of yestercby annoua es the doai.h of Mr William Whittom. principal of the firm of Whittem, N choldon and to of thu and a citiz n of nearly forty years standing aud fo mer'y a prominent member of ihe Wellington Ob ass Club.

At the Police Court this mToing, b.fore Messrs D. Thomas and T Bullock, J.P.s, John Tondra, who had been remanded on Frid-iy last to the hospital for medical treatment, was now brought up for sentence and fined 5t without costs of Court, and ordered to pay medical expenses £2 149 6:3, or in default fourteen days' hard labor. Robert C*rlyle, arrested yesterday at Rakaia by Constable Lewis, on a charge of breaking into William Hampton's house at Laurlston on Friday las'", and stealing therefrom a watch and a purse containing 8j and a i railway ticket, was remanded till Wednes day nexb.

A singularly successful experiment has jusfe been made, says tha Westminster Gazette. In the P. and O. (Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's) fast steamer Gothic there has just been landed a block of ice, about a foot and a half square, con taining a magi ificent bouquet of roses grown by a gentleman at St. Albans, Ohristchurch, New Zealand. The flowers look perfectly natural, and as if just cut, in their icy surrounding, aud would be a beautiful adornment to any dinner table. The experiment is likely to be tried on an extensive ecale. Mr Bales, a member of the crew of the Gothic, was entrusted with the care cf the block. The blot k was brought over in the refliberator of the Gothic, which also carried 75 000 carcases of sheep and a large stock of dairy produse.

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CRICKET.

Ifortlt Cauierbury v. Snath Canter bury A»Noci»ti«n.

SECOK» D4Y~FRinAY

The South Canterbury team resumed their second inning, having the previous day scored 18 for four wickets. Jefferson was sent to join the not out man Fleming, and sent Gunthorpe to the off lor one, bringing 20 up, and Clark bowled a maiden to Jefferson, who cut Gunthorpe for one. Clark bowled another maiden, and Jefferson cut Gunthorpe again for two, and to leg for one. Four more byes followed, and another single to Jiffarson, and 30 went up. Fleming then drove a short pitched one of Gunthorp«'s to square leg for 3 One more and Fleming was well caught at slip by Hassll off Clark. 34-5-12. Black went to the wiokefc, and Hastll took Guuthorpes ball, after which runs c ime i-lowiy for a while, when Jefferson hit C.ark to leg for fuur in the cieck (Jna more, and McFarlane relieved Clark with the ball. Hasell bowled a maiden to Black, who next over was howled by a trimmer of MacfarlaneV 48-6-5. Hislop took his place at the wicket, and soon after one to Jefferson sent 50 up. Hislop drove Hasell well forward for four. Some slow pky ensued, and Jefferson got Hasell to leg for three, Some singLs and a bye sen 60 up. Th^n Jefferson cub Haaell for two, anri again the same, an overthrow uaking three of is. One to Ilislop and one to Jiffrscn, and another cut off Macfarlane by Jefferson, and Nor;h went on at Hasell's end, and Jtfhrson cut him for on?, but was nearly run out in a sharp run. Two more byes, and Ui&lop hit a long hep of Gunthorpe's, who had relieved MaefatLne, into the letter's hands at long on. 78—7-9. Denshire essayed the bat, and next over snicked North to leg for two, and then cut him for three. One for Jefferson and two to Danshire ; another two and three, and jLfferson, in playing back to Ganthorpe hit his bails. 91—8—39. Sugden faced the bowler, scoring one past mid^on. Sugden then essayed a drive, wh'ch got back high to Macfarlane at cover point. 92—9—1, The captain took his place, and four byes brought the score up to 96. Then iVf acdonald drove Gunthorpe to the off for three, and one more off North made the century Denshire slipped one for three, «md Macdonald drove another to the off for the same number. Denshire cut North prettily for two, and was shortly after caught behind the wicket by North off Macfarlane. 114—1C—9, Macdonald (not out) eleven, leaving North Canter bury thirty-eight to «et to win

North and Orchard went first to the wicjc tfcß, 1 'avis bawling with the wind to North, whom he clean bowled with hi-, third ball. o—l—o. Hasell took his place. The next over North drove Macintosh to tha off for two, and again to the on for one, and then Davis for two, and Hasell cut Macintosh ior three, and Macdonald made his first slip in failing to hold the bill and stump North. Hasell w*s then sharply caught by Oavi? off Macintosh at slip, and Wigley Went in and was well ciught by Macdonald behind the wicket off Macintosh. 9—3—o. Macfarlane took his place. A badly fielded one off Davis gave North one, and brought 10 up, and Macfarlane scored his first run off the s tme bowler, then cut Macintosh for two. Two byes, and a Yorker from Macintosh clesn bowled Micfarlane. 15 —4— 3. White went in, and played a maiden from Davis, and Andrews missei » catch from North at p:int, who cut Davis immediately for three. Then Denshire missed I^or h at mid-on badly, off M*cint< sh, and next over Davis clean bowled White. 22-5-1. Clark took White's bat Clarke made one off Davis, who next ball clean bowled North, 2j5 —' 6—13,. Gotten}! filled rhe gap. At thi^ sta/e of the game, t here were seven Ash burton men in the field, some of the sou'h men* having left for the express. Cotteri'l and Clark scored some single?, and SO went up Macintosh having left £. Andrews was entrusted with the ball, and two threes off him by Ciaik brought 38 up, tha required number fco win, with four wickets to spare.

In their second innings the southern team made a better stand, Fleming, an emergency, playing carefully and keeping his wicket up a long time for his twelve, and Denshires sixteen were put together in good style with ease and confidence. Bub Jefferson's was the best batting ex hibition in the m|tch, his thirty-nine runs b" ing reached ;t without » mistake, when he lifted his bat half an inch too near the wicket, and tipped off his bail. The northern team completly broke up in their second inning*, and they lost six wickets for twenty-six runs, and put in their seventh man before ths tlurty-eigbt required to win were made, s'North having hag three lives spared before he jif»s dii mlsjsfed for thirteen. Davis was par tisuiarly effective wit)} the bull, and placed four or the six wickets to his credit as well as taking a splendid catch off a ball of Macintosh s, who also bowled well, bub was unlucky in having his catches missed. The bowling analysis cannot; be given as complete record was, npt kept,

Rifle Association Meeting

Trentham, March 14.

The Council this morning decided to reduce the pnz? money by £175, equal to about 13 ptr cent, of the total. Ihtf principal reduc ion wa«> in the Welling ton Match, fiom £230 to £67, for which no money was subscribed locally. A high cor'wester is blowing, render- ■ ing shooting diffic"lt. j

The Balclutha Shebeens.

On Tuesday last, at Balclutha, Mr Hawkins, S M heard thtee cases of slj? grog; selling. The persons against whom informations were swjin were James \'iil and wife Margaret Vial, of Catlins; &dam Patterson and his wife \ nine Pa' terson, of Owaka ; William M'-irandhis wife Jessie Mot, of Bal clutha, ih<i wives being included in the informations in view of a possible ques tion as to responsibility for the alleged pupplying. The informant in each case na^ diaries Robert Eroberg, constable, of Dunedin. The evidence cf the police was as clear as norn day as to the guilt of the parties, on who-e premises also large quantities of liquor had been seized. The defence raised in each ease was of the thinnest possible character, and anything short of convic&ion was impossible. In giving judgment—£lo fined in each case, with confession of the liquor seized, the Magistrate said:—The informations brouglt before me, taken together with those at fapanui, disclose a widespread illegal sale of liquor, extending more or less over the entire district of the Clutha. These offences are unquestionably the direct outcome of considerable popular resistance to the result of the Prohibition vote carried in the district. It is clear 1 that those who have pleaded guilty and been convicted have found a large demand for liquor, which they, at certain risks to themselves and in view of doubtless cor responding profit, have undertaken to supply. On the wisdom or the ex pediency of the law unde* Prohibition has been laid upon the electorate it is not my bus!ness to express any opinion ; as a magistrate it in my duty to enforce the law as it stands. To me the fact that it is the law outweighs all other considerations. Bufcmydnty as a stipendiary magistrate Is not confined to a mere isolated hearing and decision on every individual civil or peral case that comes before me. It im poses nn me a much wider and far-reach ing obligation that of maintaining among all classes of the people of the district in which I exercise jurisdiction a spirit of cheerful obedience to the Uws, of com plete confidence in the administration of justice, and cordial respect for the office of magistrate. It is then with deep re gret that I find a widespread and delibe rate di«obedience of this particular law. Knowing well that it is impossible to say to what such a spirit may extend, or how deeply it may take root, and knowing the danger—and having, I trust, the confi dence rf the people of the district—l appeal fo them to put resolute self-re straint upon themselves, and to forego even their legitimate needs, unless they can sa'isfy themselves with >ut breaking the law or inducing others to break it. And I appeal to those who have suffered under this law the loss of a great part or tbe whole of their livelihood, not to add to the ruin of < he!r estate the loss of their self-respect as honest and law-abiding men. I want that part of tVe population of this electorate who resent the appli cation of the law of Prohibition- and I am Bathfiad their number is considerable —to grasp the truth that they have but one c^ar course open to them in the first instance, and that is by ftlllawf ul and constitutional means to endeavor to secure its repwal i they believe it to be unjust. They are grievously mistaken if they ■think that they c<m vindicate the asser tion of the:r individual or public rights and liberty by s breaking or induc ing others to break » restrictive law while they Ere toosnfpine, too idle, or in different to us 3 all those lawful means of effective organisation of public meeting, of an active and intelligent use of their electoral rights, and of the constitut'onal appeal to Parliament, which are the proper methods in the first instance, in (his deaiocraiic Sta'e, of enieavoring to obtain the repeal or modification of ariy obnoxious law. I appeal specially to Iha people, as apart from the venJors of liquors, because it is the demand of the people which is the support, if not the oreation, of an illegal supply, and there cm be no falser notion th*n that It is a question between the vendors and the people. It is a question between two minions among the people themselves— the opinion on the one hand that the drinking of any liquid containing alcohol, whether cider, table bear, ale, wine, or any kind of spirits, is intended with results «o injurious to man that the State, at all risks, is justified, on the vote of a majority at a given poll in absolutely pro hibiting its sale for consumpt:on by any person whatever; the opinion, on the other hand, that injury only exists in excess and adulteration, that both should be effectually dealt with by, measures of regulation and oontrol, and thattotal Prohi bition, even on a vote of the majority, is en tirely unjustifiable, as well as inexpedient. This ii a completely free community. The decision between the two opinions Ifas in the hands of the people and there fore again I appeal to you frankly to abide by this law. so long sa it is the law. at whatever inconvenience to yourselves. Meanwhile, I have no doubt that the Government will, through the poHc* executive, take every means to bring offenders before the courts of jastice. For my own part I have in these first batches of prosecutions imposed fines which T con sider light. I have made allowance for a general haziness which I am pure exists in the nublis mind on the subject of these offences—i he id?a tha* they may break tha law because they think it unreason able, and that a trial of wits between them and the officers of justice i% a fair one ; but having now put before you wh»t if, I think, a clear statemeut nf the position. I give faie warning that in future I shall impose an exempiarv fine on anyone con victed by me of this particular oftence.

Inspector Pardy paid that as tMo con c]uded the prospoutfnns in the Glutlia dis trict he n\icht say he had every assistance from the Gotnmisioner of Police in carry fng out thelsjw. . It had heen said at first that he (Inspector Pdirfly) had not b'pph allowed to db this .and that. Such w*?nofc the case He had receivrd every en» conragement from the auth^riMes

The magis'rate did nob ihink the police had ever been suspected of not doing their duty. The proceedings then closed.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

JL or <1 IlrtiMney

Lonion, March 14 Tho Hon. Randolph Casdell sails for Victoria with Lord Brassey.

A Warning

Calcutta, March 14 The British Authorities have warned the usurper who killed his brother and seized the throne of Chitral, that un less he quits the territory by April, the country will be occupied. A large force is being collected at Peshawar to enforce the demand.

THE OROYA

London, March 14 Pontoons have been sent from Gibraltar to lift the Oroya off the beach. It is expected the work of re floating her will take three months*

Imperial Politics.

London, March 14 It is understood that Sir W. V. Harcourt desires to receive the Speakership if no opposition is offered against his candidature.

Keplying to Mr Howell, the Homo Secretary suggested that if British trades unions experience difficulty in investing funds in the colonies it woald be better to arrange for the funds of colonial branches to be invested by the court in trustees. Sir William VernonHarcourt advised members of the House to be careful what they said if they wished to avert bloodshed in Swaziland. London, March 15. Speaker Peel's son George will be the Unionist candidate for the Leam ington seat which will become vacant on the Speaker's resignation. The Times says Mr Campbell Bannerman is willing to be nominated to the Speakership.

FOUNDERED.

Madkid, March 15 The warship Reigher Regente was overweighted with heavy artillery, and all hope of her safety is now abandoned. It is believed she foundered in deep water.

CUBA.

New Yobk, March 15 It is reported that a provisional Government has been formed in Cuba.

REBELLION IN VENEZUELA.

New Yobk, March 15 Five hundred Spaniards were killed in a fight at Yergitea.

DEATH OF SIR R. DUFF.

SSydnry, March 16 After the consultation a bulletin was issued stating Governor Duff is at present in a very serious condition, which is giving his medical advisers the gtavest anxiety. Symptoms point to existence of an abscess within tbe liver, which will require an immediate surgical operation.

Governor Duff died at a quarter to six,

The consultation disclosed his con* dition almost hopeless and the opera tion was decided on as the last re source, and was performed by five doctors. The bulletin issued in the afternoon, stated that multiple ab scesses were discovered on the liver, and the condition of the patient was very unfavorable. The operation was thoroughly successful but the disease was too far advanced, and the sufferer too weak after the.extended illness, to permit its being effective.

Sir Robert displayed great fortitude but gradually grew weaker, and be came unconscious at three o'clock, and without rallying or regaining senses, passed quietly away a few minutes before six. Only Lady Duff, Dr Fiaschi, and the nurses were present, the children and other members of the family being absent at Moasvale, At one o'clock, when it was seen his case was hopeless, his aid&de-camp was despatched to bring them to Sydney. They started by special train, but arrived too late. The Primate was sent for at four o'clock, but the dying Governor was never in a condition to listen to his ministry* tion s. There were in numerable callers at Government house, including Pre mier Dibbs, General Hutton, Cardinal Moran, but no one was admitted, Lady Duff, who was informed of her husband's true condition early in the day, is completely prostrated by the sudden blow. The death of the Governor has caused a profound sensation. The reports re ceived from Hobart up to the period of his return to Sydney had not led anyone to suppose that his condition was dangerous. Telegrams of regret and condolence have been received from all the Governors, Bishops, and many lead ing colonists. The public funeral will take place on Sunday at Waverly ceme tery. Chief Justice Darley will bo, sworn in as Lieut-Governor to-morrow. Sir Robert Duff is the $rst Governor who has died in thecplony, LoifDotf, March IS In the, House of Commons Mr IJtiuc ton referred to t|ie lamented death.of R. lluflj which he deplore!, as^a very great lass to tho publicservioe,;

GOLD.

Perth, Ma^ch 15.

A prospector found a specimen near Glencoe weighing 159 ounce*. It yielded 120 ounces of jjold The naw find at Mount Margaret has been sold for £12,000.

Land and Income Tax.

Sydney, March 15 The Laud and Income Tax Bill has passed through qommittee in \hp LegUj' latiye Amenably. %

'ME ASHBUBTOii GtTAKBIAK: SATtJKM*, MARCH 16, 189 ft.



tfi.siness Notices ________ STOCK-TAKING SALE AT : ft. J. NE ILL'S, Btstcitise. BinujLiii. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. White OJidi Is 91 d<« ; ■ L^W*'*?!?.,. ,o pa Doable-bed Twill Sheeting B}d M«nto Tweed Suite 13 c* Prince 3M M, n*s Tweed Trousers from 5* lid White Muslin 3s:iid doz Boys'Kuickar £uits 3s lid BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! Women's Lace Shoes 4s lid Men's Bluchers 4* lid" Womw's Leather Lace Boots 5a lid Men's Balmoral Boots 6s lid M«n's Nailed Shooters 7s lid EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED TO LE3B THA.N COST PRtOE AT G. J. NEiLJL'S PBIBDLAKDBBff CORNER, EAST STREET. CASH. CASH.



Latest Gold Discoyery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in search of GOLD, a rich Discovery Ins been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. - FOR - WE • J. MELLOR. LEAD, (Late Bishop,) nqt follow Zealandia Boot Store, want tvwn h" discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT, nJlu than *ny ordinary SHOP for 20s. nr J.M. has just bonght for CASH £900 worth of NEW , Ag   GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER • MAY. THAN EVER FOR CASH. gURK NOTE A FEW LINES. ._ SMALL AS Men's Bluchers, from 4s lid; women's slippers, Is 6d ; child.en's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3, 4a YOU PROFITS lid ; women's lasting slippers, 23 lid ; men's shoes, 7s 61; men's tan shoes, 7a 6d; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s ; women's ES, usual price 103 61 now 7<J 6d ; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6J; maids'best kid boots 103, now 63; YOU mead boots 12s 6d, row Ss 6d. atitpk STACKS OP OTHER LINKS AT THE SAM'S WI L yuic * CUTIIJN'G PRICES. WAN I. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly an-1 promptly executed. KOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURI ON. Kerosene, Kerosene. Kerosene 'VffF ARE JUS! 1 LANDING, EX CITSf O? AfELUDE, 100 Cases OF THE Celebrated Light of th - Age Kerosene Baught by us at a very low price which we intend to sell at almost Janded cost.



Now is your time to lay in your Winter Supply]of|Kerjsene. We have also received our first consignment; of MOIR'S NEW OATMEAL, which everyone knows is the beat in the Market, and wo are selling it at A Lower Price than it as ever been sold either in Ohristchurch or Ashburton. SISIOWFLAKE BAKING POWDBK. Have you tried the Snowflake Baking Powder, if not, do so and you will be very much pleased with it. The tins hold one ounce more Baking Powder than any other sold at a Id less per tin—namely, lOd tin 9s 3d per dozen. CONFECTIONERY, CONFECTIONERY. We are making a Leading Line of Confectionery at Very Low Prices Finest Scotch Mixtures 6d per 1b Finest Conversations 6d per 1b Tom Thumb Conversations 6d per lb Chocolate Creams Is Fruit Pastiles 9d per lb Black Balls 6d per lb Boiled Mixtures 6d per lb English Musks Is 6d Strong Peppermint 8d per Id dough Tablets 8d per lb We make a Substantial Ileduction by Quantities. NOTE THE ADDRESS— FLETCHER BROS, CISH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBORTON AND CHfiISTCHURCH.



ANTED Known—Special line of '■■ :ent«' Kegatta Shirts, all mum, With »r 'without collars, 2«j 6a\—-W, H.



/CHOICE FKUlT3.—Peachea, bananas, y~J &r*ngeo, lemons and tomatoes, at HA. Flower, Fruicer and Confectioner, East street,



Wanted. T OST— Opstanding BAY HUNTER, I_J tall cut square. Had on hilter and bo'fly protect r. Wap last seen goiog over Elgin Bridge. Finder rewarded on giving information to Mr Buckley, at I/)ghmor, or Mail Office. 3Ji:O IX7E SL EY A N Church, To morrow. Morning, Mr W. Harding ; oven ins, Rev T. G, Brooke. Subject: 'Fossilizod.' Strangers kindly invitrd Good music. 3 101 REV A. AGER will preach at the Baptist Church, Peter street, to morrow morning and evening 3 10^ ALL interested in foima'ion of a Football Club Jn Tinwald are reques ed to attend meeting in Templar Hall, Tub day March 19, 8 pm. 3 109



SHOOTING Season 1895 —See the Beautiful Symonda Gun at Cakson and Cos. Also amok.lesa ammunition at Christchurch Prices 3 90 LF. ASDRBWKS & CO.—Sale now » on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewes & Co. fITANTED Known-Holders of VY Present tickets can now get them changed. — H. C. Segers, Melford House, WANTKD Known.—That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes.—Mit chell and Turner.



T3EAUTTFUL ar.d useful Presents to 13 all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. —11. 0 Skgers, Meltcrd House. WANTED Known.—We ara daily receiving additions to our large " Good Value " Stock —Mitchell and Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. IMPORTANT To Men! Mitchell and Tusker Outfitting Specialists. Style, Fit, and Good Value in all cases. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoofer, Alford Foreefc Road, Ashburton. 11*13< WANTED Known—The Corner Is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.-—W, H. Collier.



T^LETCHER BROS., are stilling allow *- ing a good reduction on 6,10 and 20 lb tins of Tea of all well-known brands Special quotations for hrge quantities. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. 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, Youns? England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. ANMtBWBS AND Co. 11 98 WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Gogstles, Folders, and everything In the optlca line at S. Optician \ I/ANTED Known.—That wa are '■*' selling Finest Japan Rice lower thab tha cheapest stores in Christenurcli or Ashburton. Sharps and Bran a'so at very low prices Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton.



Y*T ANTED X.NO WN. —P. S *^ Jeffries leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, nexs the Corner. Tee Cream", Fresh Frui s, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every d«9crip'i'»n. Ice a' reasonable rates Indies Room a specialty. 1*153 W- ANTED Known — The Missus Urquiiakt hay started Dress nnkiner, and having a tltor u.'hkn^wledgp of the business, combined with moderate charges, h<»pa 'o rec-ive a share of tfie ' nublic pitron<»ap. Addt-ess : Tancred S-ree 1, next to E. W. Hall. Herbalist. riTANTED Known -That, wo a»e sell * ins Mason's P*tni<t J*m Jars, fin's 5< 61 pr doz-?,n, Q larts 6a, and half rlaUon 8.61, to clear. Enamel and Beats Preseiving P-n=i ftom 4s 61 upwards. ~ .lons Okr and Co. 2 33 B\N(i ! Bang j Bang ! My new set son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Haroley's, Gun Emporium



VfOTIOE! Notice Sport for all 1 Guns let ouh on hire or sold on tim? payments Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description, Gun 6ttings in stock. Prices low. —J. W Haudlby, Ironnonerer, etc"^ EOBERT ALCORN has opftned in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi Siles, the cheapest lob of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; alao a good assortment of Calicoes, vjjMin*, Flannelettes, Tiimmings, etc., at Mrs Aicoen's new shop, Basel's Buildings. i f CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J menta. Zithers and Jew's Harp?, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 61, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerora 6.1, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street.



f~*\ UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock \J{ of Gunsj vat to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech L aders, Rifles, etc In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known -That if you are in want of a first class article in sum • mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Mogsov's ; you will get tha very bast at reduced prices. As , for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the iustralaslan colaniea. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store. Evt street, A&hburton For the pant quarter of a <ceofcury £here has been one continuous flow o/ letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cureij effoted by Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Puri6er that sfience and medical skill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Bad Legs, Skio and Blood Diseases Pimples and sores of any kind are Boliciied m give it a trial to teat its valua. ISold everwhere at 2j per bottle, Beware of worthless mitfttiona and substitute*. (6 Pure Bwod is the Secret w %a^cb Gordon's Blood "PlhhS cleanße the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion.con sfcipation, liver complaint, pains in back and side*, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, usrofula, scurvy, etc. .to • bo 6«; two boxe% 10b, jfOSt free, J, W, Clayton ; Box 234 Pao«iio j



TDRESKNTS. We are now civing JL Presents to all purchasers of 2* 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segebs, Melford House. U; ANTED- Every Lady to try YV Madam Balcombe'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 CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, Peaches, Pines, Pi urns. Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b°et in town,— adam-j, Suinden.' Buildings.. WANTED Known—That o#i- gto the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Buildings, opposite Rail way Staiion, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising a fa*'cheap Hneß, bat the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawrie J6 ~~NEW~~ PATTERNS~OF~ TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHING_FAGTORY. redtjctionTn prices FOR FIRST CLASS TAILORING MEN'S SAC SUITS, D.B. OR S.B. TQ, MEASURE, 55s MEN'S TROUSERS TO MEASURE* 15s YOUTHS' SUITS TO MEASURE, ' 45s BOYS' SUITS TO MEASURE, 35s MEN'S COVERT COATS TO MEASURE, sOs MESS WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 35s YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, |38s 6d LADIES 1 WATERPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, »f s- Od NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager.



*=>- BALEK WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. T^HE largest and finest stock In the L District to solect from. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive cireful and prompt attention. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 5«. S Je Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and " Specialite" spectae'es. 8- SALFK. EAST tiTREBT.



Fqr Indigestion, the beat remedy is «n dQubfcedly Norton's CAtyqafiLE Pjlls. They can confidently be pegommend^d as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting atonoe as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla ta. Sold in bottles Is ljd, 2« 9d, and )la, by all Medi eioe VendoM throughout the world, A ample, wffi W>4 QOrUfn pßf&dy. >



Hoixoway's .Pills and Ointment.--It is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off in mines and tunnels, and those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in consequence. The chest and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitat ing great attention to the health. No remedy i< more valuable for miners and the like than Hollo way !s Pills, as they carry off all effete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are also invaluable for costive bowels and for all bilious dis orders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all manner of For tub Bloqp is the Life— Clarkes Worldrfamed Blood Mixture is warranted to plpanse the blood from ill impurities from whatever cause arising. JPor Sorofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware pf worthless imitation! and «üb«titute#.' g



One box of Clarke's 6 41 Pills is warmo tad to cure all discharges from the Uriaary Organs, in either sex (acquired or oeoatC tutional), Gravel and Fains \n the IJkAa;, Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold W Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Oneauataand Patfi. Medicine Vendors thronghonfc the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Miolavo Coitntibs Drug CoMPAny, Lincoln, Atfaad Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's rastdy never fails in permanently coring ilnawa turn, lumbago, sciatica, spit, etc, om bottle gives relief. Priot 10s, post fnt> J. W» OUy too, P.O. Box 834, PoMdja, -