The German Army.

Berlin, February 10. Vorwarts publishes the text of a secret order issued by the Emperor to the military commanders, in which he urges them to use their best en deavours to prevent the ill-treatment of soldiers, and directs them to report cases of negligent supervision of officers.

AN APPALLING STATEMENT

London, February 10, fiir G*wsre White, Commander-in chief in India, referring to the practice of admitting women within canton ments, said that during 1893 he be lieved 50 per cent of the British army in India was in hospital owing to disease, and he believes that the, re turns for last year will show a similar' state of things.

THE LATE SIR J. THOMPSON.

London, February 10 In the House of Commons Sir W. V. Harcourt, in reply to a question as to whethar provision had been made for the family of the Sir J. Thompson, Premier of Canada, said that he be lieved that the Canadian Legislature -was doing all that was required in the matter, and that ample provision would he made.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

London, February 10 The Press generally welcomes the prospect of federation in Australia. The Globe says that the whole Empire must prepare to follow the example of the colonies.

Retrenchment in Victoria

Melbourne, February 11 At the Mayor's luncheon the Com missioner of Customs said that the Government was unpopular because of its retrenchment and taxation pro posals. The retrenchment in different Government departments already re presented a total saving of two million pounds, and the Ministry would con tinue to retrench where it would benefit the community without injuring any particular class.

TtlE ASft&UfeTOft GttA&blAft : IUESDAtf, FEBftUABY i 2, 1895.

Printed *nd published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their ' rteam printing' office, Burnett Street Anhburton TUESDAY, February 12, 18*5. ;



AIDER & Sons Encaljptl Extract



There aro imitations of Eucalypti«• Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Oun Pcbb Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT! whic 1) is recotrnised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to na through the Comul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we stite : -



13 proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswa!', Prussia, and ] reported by Dr Schulz, Profe=sor of Parnwcology. at Bon, i~id Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, tbat only product* that •re saturated with oxygen aod freed of a'-ids, resiuous »nd other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor dc Lifter of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the <>nly on which possesses ths proper rherapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract AH other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. Tuese so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as ;ommercirl articles are used for mechanical pur p >soB ore only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odonr (which our pr< duct, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de volopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rccuccd In specific density through the presence of ocid« By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and teonates. If thc«e crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infamtnationa, dysentery, wounds, the consequences ore appalling For safety always ask for SAKDKR AND SON S EDCALYrTI EXTRACT and get the old, well-tea'ed and reliable preparation.—iacd hurst, "Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



DOLLAR CIGARETTES. 3d.— No holders or photos —Hbsry Zander, wholenale agent.



PUBE BLOOD IS THE SeCEET OF HEALTH Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impute blood, cui-e indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, acurvy, etc. Lmge bo 6s; two boxes, 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton Box 234 Da din



Musical \ PIANO. MISS FRIEDLANDETI will R39um3 Teaching an her Resi dence, Tancred street, on MONDAY. January 28, 1895. 1 137 Llewellyn Owen, i Member Canterbury Society of Musicians an-3 Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, &HKARMONY THW New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London.



THE VIOLIN, MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ■ASHBUBTON.



A CARD Mrs A. C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TEPMS ON APPLICATION.



MB HOEACE A. &ATES, TEACHER OP VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fbmlngton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142



Drawing A Painting: Classes. Mr W.~H. Tait, ARTIST, O.S.A. TCT AS resumed his Drawing and Paint ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Mb H. Gates, or Mk W. H. CtafcLiNS. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class will be held &t Rakaia on MO|NDA\ afternoon. 1 106



ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERIS^ & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE buying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machine-j and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtox.



ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Recardiis Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Anderson, begs to notify that as herebo ore the v BEST CLASS OP GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner has a thorough knowledge of the requirement* of the Ashburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet



SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture a. billins 1 Patent square milx bucket and skimmer, I have this cay pppointed JOHJJ OEE & CO., AS ASP BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned spec'alties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 143 Geraldine, ASHBURTON tUBNITTJRE WAEEHOUSE, Tanceed Steeet. TTT TTNDEILL 0 f\ 0. • lit UNDRILL X UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just Imported one ri the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures perfect Comers, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. h. ukpßill & C»- CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanceed Stbekt, (Next to Bulging Society* Offici



QHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,600,000. WE have thig day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9



YTTANTED, FAT OR TALLOW K>R BBOOHE'I TDERFEOT QHEEP TAIP XERFECT OhEEP XJIP PRICES AT FACTORY—Iid per pound for kidney fat,'lf d for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurch trial. And the price is 55s for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine Owing to the permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy sheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THEr" COUNTRY to be spent here by C. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and his Employees. DIP AGENTS—Messrs D. Thomas, H. , Zaxdw, mi J. Okk & Co.



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this Beason'a supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, diract from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCAM'LB COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL And the Cel«brated WESTPORT GREY VALLEY COAL | CARDIFF COAL TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage ___ ■■■■■■■■■" ■ *'■".■■'' W. H. COLLINS and CO.



Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. robeet" Murray PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MASKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of theae Watches are now in use throughout the Ashbutton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS "PEBFECTIONE" WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21» to 15s, EEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS .- 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All floods A Work Guaranteed.



G. L. BEATH AID CO.'S Great Summer SALE .^COMMENCES SATURDAY,!JANUARY 26. . t QEE WINDOWS AIN|D DO O R|S F OJR PRICE S. •C. L. BEATH AND CO., TANORED STREET.



Mm 1 ki f^^^K^^^^St^^^^^^M Thomas E. Kilworth, ENGINEER, ttas "BEMOVED iTO HIS n*e w premi| e^s, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMOBE STREETS, ASHOTRTOtf



TV B. RESTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ABOADE AGENTJFOR WALTER A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWER SIDE DELIVERIES, or Peas, Clover, etc. Mowers, Rakes, Knife Grinders, Twine, Oil. 5 Extras day and night throughout harvest. k-fice of • Alliance Assurance Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. Tradesmen's Books Kept, Debts Collected. B. B. BESTELL, ABCADE,



J^FwW. PAGE £^:the horses friend Pages No. Horse Oils. Pace's Horse's Friend. NO. 1 & NO. 2 HOKSE OILS. *Q" mi vi.mil n i 10 THE PUBLIC OF ASHBCTRTON DISTRICT. I BEG TO NOTIFY that I am the SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR of the above Oils. I alono discovered the recipe in the year 1890; and commence** the manufacture about that time. My advertisement In the localpapers _in May, 1891, speaks for itself ; by it the public will see that I was the first to »°vert^." I i f Bf Oils, Mr W. 0. Page being my local Aeenfe for the sale of the goods. WDffli registered the trade mark in 1893 Mr W,t». Page was aware I had done so, and had bethought proper co«ald have objected to its registration. I can produce aiarge number of genuine testimonials as to the beneficial resulte derived from the userfmy Oils. Can Mr W. 0, Page do this ? Beware of spurious imitations. The Pennine 6ils have the above trade nurk on each wrapper. All others are imitations. F. W.PAUE, Chertsey, SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR. Ashburton Agents.~R_HßOTtv L jSaad^^ ; J. Thomas, Havelock^treet. JOHN WILSON. AE TI ST'S mTt E RI ALB. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Select Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Uiis, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, . Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Kate. House Painting~& Paperhanffinff. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Vrame Mouldings on the Premises J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON.



ARC4DE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring Goods, W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing borne beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, 'jFEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS. BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLOTHiNe. cfcorauret. diOTmiira. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, OOLLA.RS, TIBS, <feo. SPJENCER and CO., OOADE HOUSE.



FISHING TACKLE. HAVING decided to give up this Branch of our Business] we will, in order to clear, OFFER THE BALANCE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MINNOW AND FLY RODS GAFFS, GAFF HOOKS WADERS, WINCHES LINES, HOOKS ARTIFICIAL BAITS FLIES, ETC., ETC., AD Exceptionally Low Prices for Cash. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



KAIA P0 I BOUSE. A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NfcW YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS *OR pisT SUPPORT WE HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS YEAR LARGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIR PRICES, MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET.



A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashbarton for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vaßt sum of money that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Grooeries from TAYLORS, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufaotarers OB Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Aehbnrton and district to show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Aahburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b ims 15s 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties enpplled with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable price* and Shortest Notice. Goods deliver dby van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc,'entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly'executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



, SALE. SALE. r\ RE A I SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES At LORE'S ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED-



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonoue Dip Used and Recommended by Owners'of over 5,000,000 Sheepjin N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) §s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES'" rOWBER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many yews' experienot Wonderfully Succewfnl. Is displacing nil other Poitonotu Dipf, ! {Sales have TREBLED eaoh year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT A BRIGHT, EA3ILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. wnTr 0 - Trß , (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE FRICE ~/ In Oageß of 10> lolb packetg ) BOg „, caw One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip* Chief A«fent«-BLAOKBURNfI * 00, Ohibtohwoh. pistmct AQBNTB-Miieg and Co., Limited, (IN LIQUIDATION. Aahburton and Bakaia.