Cor an Doyli3, ihe phys:cian and novelist

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1895. THE LATE GOVERNOR DUFF

The death of Sir Robert Puff, Go vernor of New South Wales, was both sudden and unexpected. He had been ill certainly, but as he was a man in the full vigor of life, it was at first thought he would get over his indis position easily, and the fatal termina tion of his illness has caused a deep and general feeling of regret through out the whole Australasian colonies. Hir Robert is the first Australian Governor who has died during his term of office, if we except Sir Charles Hotham, Governor of Victoria, who died in Melbourne on the last day of December, 1855. Sir Robert was not at first very popular in New South Wales, the colony he came out early in 1893 to govern, but as the people came to know him better their .ap preciation of him grew, and they ac cepted the promise he gave of becomiug an ab}e and popular representative of the Grown. During his short career he visited several of the other colonies, and wherever he went he created a favorable impression as a man of intel lect and force of character. He had not been able to visit New Zealand, but it was his intention to have dpne so at an early date, fyad the disease with which he was stricken not put $n end to the hope of fulfilment of alliris earthly intentions. The Right Hon. Sir Robert William Duff, G.0.M.G., was born on May 8, 1835, and there fore was not yet sixty years of age. His birthplace was Bauff, in Scotland, $nd he was educated at Blackheath School. He entered the Navy in 1845, became lieutenant in 1856, and retired as commander in 1870. In 1859 he inherited the fa/nily estates, and two years later entered Parliament for Banffshire. In 1871 he married a daughter of Sir William Scott of Ancrum, and in l§B2 became a Junior ' Lord of the Treasury in Mr (GHadsione's Administration. The Ministry wont out in 1885, and resumed power from January to July, 1886, when Mr .Duff w#» pivil Lord of the Admiralty, In j 1892 he wa§ appointed a Privy Councillor. He was D,eputy-Lieu tenant for Aberdeenshire, Banfshire and Kincardineshire, and was ap. pointed Governor of New South Wales ity JfeJ?niary 1893, when he waa knighted. Ifc wi)]: thus be seen that if Sir Robert had not q, fyriljjant public carser, it was at least one of honor and credit, one of which any gentleman may well be proud. In January last Sir Robert visited Melbourne, and went thence to Hobipt, visiting I^ord Gonnanstown during the exhibition season. It was on that visit tfrafc he caught a chill, and though at first lie treated his condition lightly he has been iil ever since. The symptoms be coming more aud more serious, hope wm given up by the doctors, nadbe

was taken back to Sydney to die. Sir Robert held very high Mvsonic rank, and since he came to the colonies has been Grand Master of the United Grand I odge of New South Wales. At Home he held the office of Provincial Grand Master Depute of Kincardincshire, and was also a Provincial Grand Officer o£ the more northern but larger province of Bauff.

thinks thu BRAIN PaKALVSIS.

brain pur.ilysiu will be the h-jrror of the future. Scien tists are learning how to tackle ,ilm ist all the especi ally fatas diseases of the

I pretent and the past, but no one has' made any progress worth speaking of in I dealing with paraly-ris, which keeps steadily increasing as other horrors diminish. IV a'yaw is the disease that you get through long aud agonising re search after ways of curing other diseases. Nobody knows exactly what causes it, but it seems to arise fro-n too muah hurt ling as often as from arty other cause. Paralysis is one of the conaeq jennea of success, and what shall it profit a man if he discovers a dozen entirely new microbes or gets his paper to press in good time every night for 20 yeais, when at last he finds his speech beginning to get thick, and he haa to stop every now and then because he can't find the word that he wants, and he has a sensation as if the top of his head was lighter than the lower part of it, and his tongue has an enlarged and helpless feeling in his mouth, and he begins to write " by sound," so that when he wants to set down " beginning " he, as likely as not, writes "gehenna" simply bscause the two words have a faint resemblance to one another 9 Then if he has any one dependant upon him, about; tha only thing that is left for him to do is to insure his life as often as possible, and to appoint a respectable trustees company as his executors, and sell hia bank shares for whatever they will fetch to save his widow from calls, And after that he can lie back »nd reflect that he is going to end hia days as a patient idiot smiling at all the world, with an attendant to wash him because he won't know how to wash himself, and to prevent him wandering peacefully into the dust-bin, and to bring him in out of the wet. — Bulletin*

" Meecdtio," in tho New Zealandlifiertt^, has the following interesting paragraph :— When war has occurred in the a civilised country like, jappy land, say, New Zealand, the world has not heard of any outrageous atrocities p irpetrated in the flush of victory that are wont sometimes to make people's flesh creep. Not so with the present •* war in the East," where the Japanese appear to be getting into bad repute for allowing their successes to be tarnished by barbarous acta towards the vanquished foe. These reports would not have been so surprising had the acts been credited to the Chinese-themselves little better than barbarians. A recent cablegram from Shanghai, published in the Herald, states that for fear that their women and chil dren will fall into the hands of the Japanese and be subjected to torture, the villagers .in vicinity of Chefoo were shoking them to death and afterwards committing suicide themselves. I have just had shown to me a gentle hint to the jubilant Jap in rhyme, but which I fancy I have seen or heard somewhere before It runs :— There is a Jappy land Not far away, Where Art they understand j None more than they. Now fair in battle's ring, They've pummelled poor Ping-v/iog, AH then their praises sing Who've won the d iy. Bright in that Jappy land Beams every eye, But tho' their pluck b« grand, Bar—bar—i—ty Their choicest gifts will mir, Blood stains their rising star, Foul slaughter, is not war. Fie ! Jappy, fie !

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Cable news on fourth page The Directors of the Wellington and Manwatu Railway Company recommend the payment of a dividend of 6 per cent, for the year. The bowling match in Christchurch yesterday, between two ranks of the Tiraaru and Christchurch Clubs, was won by the latter by 48 to 27. An exemplary fine was pissed by Major Keddell, S.M., atOamaru the other day, wher a Mrs Andrews, who waa convicted of selling beer without a license, was fined £40, with the alternative of three months' imprisonment. The Maori Parliament, now sitting at Rotorua, is attended by a thousand natives, from different parts of the colony. In consequence of the non-arrival of many leading chiefs from the East Coast and the North very little business has been done. Passengers by the excursian to Timaru on Friday need have no fear of going without a meal, as Budd, the well-known caterer, of Timaru, announces that ha is aware of the excursionists coming, and has prepared for them, both at his establishment in Stafford street and at Caroline Bay. At a meeting of the Brass Bands Asso ciation executive at Christchurch on Saturday evening, the Garrison Band, Invercarg|U, and Engineers Band, Dun edin, were disqualified from competing at the forthcoming contest, for breaches of rules § and 14 The disqualification motion was carried unanimously. At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Hinds Saleyards Com pany on March 14. Mr Sawle wa« ap pointed chairman. After a long discussion, and several charges made against the directors, which were satisfactorily answered, a vote of confidence was unani mously given them. It was the wish of the meeting that a ram and ewe fair should be held, and the directors decided to give free yards for a sale on Monday, April 8, and that in future the monthly sales will be held on Monday.

Under the Designation of Districts Act, parsed last session, the local bodies inter ested ara required to submit to the Governor new names for the following places : — Palmerston North, Alexandra (Waikato), Campbelltown (Manawatu), Grey town (Taieri County), Oxford (Piako County) and Petane (near Napier.) Clause 4 of the Avfc provides that no two places in the colony shall bear the same name, or a name so similar to another as to lead to mistakes or confusion, and wherever such Is the case the Governor may require the local authority of the place the more recent in date of existence to submit a new name for his approval.

At the Police Court this morning, Thomas White, a young man of about twenty years of age, was charged—before Mr TE. Upton, J.P.—with having stolen from the premises of Mr J. J. Johns, at Droraore, a silver watch and silver chain, value £§, and a purge containing £2 or £3 in money. The witnesses ne> fyeing avaiUble at the moment, a remand wa§ asked for. as the man had not been identified by ty£r Johns, several your)? men \vere brought into Court «>nd £he prisoner placed^ among theai. fttr Johns was t-hen brpught In and he identified White at first ~glanc§. An adjournment to March 25 was granted ou the appljoa* lion of the police. The alleged oftence^ housebreaking and th«ft-wae committed on 6uud*y, M«roh 17.

The following leases haVe been forfeited by the Canterbury Land Board for non compliance with the conditions:—Five in the Cheviot Survey District, and four in the Howry Peaks Survey district. Th«j leases were taken out about the end of last year

At a public meetinsr of village settlers on Saturday at Arowhenua, resolutions were carried urging the necessity of the Govern ment acquiring land for settlement in the neighbourhood of Temuka. A. similar meeting held at Sheffield passed a resolu tion topptition theOovei nmentto purchase the whole of the Homebush estate for close settlement.

Yesterday an excursion by railway was run from Timaru to Christchnrch, passengers also being picked up at stations between the former place anil Ash burton. The train consisted of sixteen carriages, and the number cf persons who availed themselves of the cheap trip was between 400 and 500 The train left Chvistchurch on the return journey at 5.30 p.m. The annual general meeting of the Ashburton Volunteers to-night, which will be held in the orderly room, after the inspection parade, ought to be attended by every member of the corps who has its best interests at heart Parade at half past seven ; meeting at eight. It may be interesting to our readers to learn that this is the sixteenth annual meeting, the corps having been accepted in August, 1879 On account of the large number who were unable to gain admittance at the Oddfellowb' Hall last Sunday, Miss Paul will relate still further incidents of her experience on the wreck of the Waira rapa to night at the Salvation Army. Preceding the meeting a tea will take place, commencing at six o'clock, the ticket for which will be available for the after meeting. For the meeting alone | the admission is by silver coin.

The weather was somewhat changeable a Trentham yesterday, but some fair shooting was made. Of the local men the Robinson Bros, shot very well, and Sergeant Wakelin has improved his pod (ion in the aggregates. Kirk, of Petone, is leading, with the two Billingers close up. At the annual meeting of the Associa tion held last evening it was decided that the next meeting should be held at Oamarn in the middle of February, 1896. The Tariff Commission opened ieis sit* tings in Chiistchurch yesterday. Lengthy evidence was taken on the establishment of a local industry, the name and nature of wHch were not disclosed. Mi A. Andrews, bookbinder and manufacturing stationer, advocated the free admission of j leather used in bookbihdirg and the im position of a substantial duty on manu factured stationery. Mr E. F. Dombrain presented a petition signed by a number of farmers and station-holders, against imposing any duty on imported sheep dips. Mr Freyberg, writing to the Department of Industries and Commerce from London under date January 26, says that an immense stride in advance eeema to hn'e been made in the manufacture of woollen socks, stockings, and underclothing quite recently by one particular manufacturer in the colony, and the opening, to be of importance, ought to be taken advantage of without delay. Some socks shown to him were pronounced to be better and cheaper than anything in the English ( market. Every effort should be made to [ place these articles on the London market I at once.

The Ashburcon Band purpose giving their annual social on Friday, March 29. This is a body of hard working musical students, modest withal, and seldom obtrude ihamselves on the public in tho way of appealing for help. By hard economy they were ablo some time ago to supply themselves with new instruments, which accounts for the immense improve ment that has been evident in their playing. The band la onß of the most deserving institutions in the town, and the cifizens will do a graceful and kindly thing if they purchase tickets for tho social.

In replying to the toast of his health, at Westport, the Hon. Mr Seddon said he was living in hopes of going to London some day and finding the streets paved with West Coast timbers. While on the subject he referred to the fact that in the interests of the timber indcutry the Government had given *ssi&tance to foreign experts, guaranteeing half the freights of those who were enterprising enough to send trial shipments Home. It would be very desirable to have their coals also sent to other parts of the wo; Id, and the Government-, ho con sidered, would bo perfectly justified in rendering similar assistance in this direc tion.

On Thursday evening last, in order to test the capabilities of the appliances in the event of a fire breaking oat, the steamer and hook and ladder detachments of the Ashburton Fire Brigade held a wet practice at the Canterbury mills. Al though Mr Bollitt has fire plugs fixed in different parts of the building, he has been anxious to obtain the co-operation of the Brigade — should occasion arise. Shortly after seven o'clock, the detach ments arrived at the mill, and the steamer was placed in position near the bridge and a line of hose run out to the rear of the building, and a j jt thrown high above the chimney stack. A second line of hose was then taken along the creek side of the buildings, led up the ladders to the roofs, where another powerful stream waa thrown. The detachments were under the command of Captain Fooks, and the practice was carried out without a hitch. After the Brigade had limbered up, Mr Rollitt kindly invited the detachments to partake of some refreshments, to which a creditable record w»a put up. After the Brigade had given three cheers for Mr and Mrs Rollitt fQr,,thelr hospitality the Brigade left for home.

A fire broke out at the Tomoana freezing workirf, Kapler, about three o'clock on Sunday morning, having its origin in a portion of the building; used as the carpenter's and blacksmith's 'establish ment, which contained a large bulk of machinery of all kinds. This building stood detached, but right in the centre of the works. The flames were not quenched till about a thousand pounds worth of damage had been done. The origin is un known. Only the strenuous efforts of the employees and Hastings firemen saved from fcoUl des*ruction Nelson Bros.' freezing woks. T* nioana belnsr some miles distant from Hastings, there was some delay before the brigade cnuld get to the spot, bub the men could do nothing more than localise the fire to the pace where it'originated. However, the efforts of the workers, assisted by the calmness of the morning, were successful in that. The heat' from the fire was terrific, and within a short distance the walls of other buildings were crackling In the latter were stored a large quantity of tallow and oil, and had these caught fire, water would only have fed the flames, and from this the total destruction of the past freezing works would have taken place. The insurance oh the buildirfg destroyed was £3QO, and on the machinery £320, but that amount is considerably under the estimated damage.

ATHLETIC.

Blenheim, March 13

The Hibernian sports were held to-day ] under exceedingly favourable conditions. The wexthcrwas beautifully fine through out she day. (Hose finishes were the rule. In the first run *220 yds) for the big money, St Patrick's Handicap, 0. Blair, 20yds, who was nominated from Wellington, proved himself a gosr, and after winning his heat came home in the final with T. Watts, 15yds (Feilding), second, and Bitten, 16yds third. For the second distance (350 yds), Blair did not compete, and the final win was an easy one for Webster, 17yds (New Plymouth), with Flannagan, 15yds, second, and A. W. Watte, 11yds, third. Bitten, 9yds; McPhee, 9|yds; Redwood, lOJyda; Blair, 11yds; I. Watts 9yds; and Webster, 6iyds were in tie final for 100 yds, the tnird event for the handicap, with the result that I. Watts was first, Blair second, and Webster third. Time, 10 cc. The 440 yards (fourth and last event of the handicap) was a win for Webster, 24yds; Blair, 30yd*, second; I. Watts, 22yds third, Time, 51 2 sth sec. Points for handicap—W. Webster 12, C Blair 11,1. Watts 10. The mile race fell to Livingstone (Cust), 25yds, who won from Goleman, 30yds (\fahakipawa) by about a dozen yards, E. Hall third. Time 4min 35sec. Cleghorn handicap, 100 yds, was won by H. Redwood, A Carey second and Bitten third. Time, 10 2-sth sec. Hnrdle race- A. W Watts, scr, 1; H. Knight, (Hawke's Bay), Byds, 2; Jno. ODwyer, 3. Half-mile—C. Moore (Nelson), 28yds, 1; A. Carter, 35yds, 2; Fechney, (Aehburton) 3. Time, 2min 4seo.

The Geraldine Sports came off yesterday in fine weather. The local competitors did fairly well, considering the class of men engaged. A. Huston, 12yds, ran second in the 440 yds Hurdles. In the 100 yds Handi cap the local sprinter, J. McNaught, was placed second in the final. Time—lo»ec. In the 150 yds Handicap the same competi tor ran a dead heat for second place with Ward, but was put oat in the final by Holland.

RUAPEHU.

Wellington, March 19

The party who ascended Ruapehu from Kareoi, report the lake in the crater blown out, and boiling lava hai taken its pt»ce, The mountain is shaking

SPORTING.

At the Waimate races yesterday the three principal events resulted as follows :—

St. Patrick's Handicap, of 35 soys; one mile and a quarter. — Aqualate, 9st 71b, (Shaw) 1; Van Buren 2, Vanilla 3. Time— 2.15 Dividend—£ll7s.

Flying Handicap, of 20 sovb ; six fur longs.—Kate Greenaway, 9at 31b, (Shaw) 1, Toxa 2, First King 3.' Time—l.l 7 l-sth. DiYidend"—£l 18s.

Harvest Handicap, of 25 sovb ; one mile. —Vandyke 1, Aqualate 2, Van Bar en 3.

POLO.

Christchurch, March 18

The polo tournament was commenced here to-day with the game between Christchurch and Auckland. The loisal men who seemed rather better mounted than their opponents were tavouritee, and after a very fast and interesting game won by six goals to two. In the middle of the first spell O'Rorke, of Auckland, received a nasty blow in the face from the ball, and although fie continued to play and per formed reinaikably well, he was placed at a great disadvantage. lhe visitors combination was not so good as that of the home team, but many of their runs were brilliant and effective and they certainly had the worst of ]uck The following were the teams :.—Ch'ri-tchurch—Parker, Lane, R. H. Rhodes, and Palmer. Auck land—^iVynyard, Tonks O'Rorke, and Bloomneld. To-morrow Raugitikei first will play Warrengate, and Rangitikei second North Canterbury.

COMMERCIAL.

London, March 17. Tallow, medium mv' ton, 225; medium beef, 203 6d.

Ihe decrease in " the American visible supply of wheat is causing the market to harden in America, and the movement is reflected in Europe. Australian wheats, however, do not obtain the full benefit of the rise, owing to advices of increasing supplies. The market shows a general ad vance in England, America, and on tbe Continent.

A good selection of wool was offered and the market remains steady. Prices firm and unchanged. Continental buyers are making heavy purchases, the Germans being the principal t operators. The Statist says the eager demand is largely from foreign buyers. A rise in prices means that the worst of the fipancial pinch is over; Salesmen state the fall in butter is owing to an abundance of Danish, large stocks of Australian, and the promise of a mild spring. London, March 18

The wool sales to-day were postponed owing to a fog. A cargo of Adelaide wheat, ex Beamore, sold at 24s 4£d; another of Victoria, ex May Hill, sold at 24s 6d.

The Late Sir R. Duff.

Sydney, March 18

Another estimate of the number of people who witnessed the late Governor's funeral places the total at two hundred thousand.

Special services were held in some churches, and there were references in the churches in this and other colonies yesterday. Messages of condolence include cables from Lord Rosebery, Lord Ripon and Lord Carrington. Lady Puff is bearing up bravely, but serious results are feared when the strain on her endurance is exhausted. Sydney, Mwch 19 Messages of sympathy continue to pour in on Lady Buff. She has written to the Premier to thank him ; as representative of the whole people of the colony, for their heartfelt sympathy in her time of trouble, which she will ever remember with warmest gratitude. . Arrangements are being completed for the family to leave for England in six weeks. Lady Duff has expressed a wish that her husband's remains may find a permanent resting place at Waverley, and probably arrangements will be made to this end.

VICTORIAN FINANCE

MjEtBOUaNE, March 18

Arrangements have been inftde for the payment of ,£700,000 due on the Government loans on April \. The action of the Government in reducing the interest on Savings Bank deposits is considerably checking the influx of money, and large amounts have been withdrawn.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 17

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Catnpbell-Bannerman, Secretary of State for the War Department, said that it was his intention to shortly withdraw the batallion from Egypt, strengthening the forces at the Cape and Mauritius. Be remarked that the croaking recently indulged in about the state of the British army was un justified, and that ho thought the best policy was to leave well alone.

SPEAKERSHIP

Loxoon. March 17

The Daily Newa states that Leonard Courtney has declined, the Speakership, owing to the opposition evinced by the Conservatives. . Mr Lebouchere and the Radicals also disapproved of his nomination.

FATAL COLLIERY EXPLOSION

Vienna, March 16 An explosion occurred in a colliery at Troppan in Austrian Silesia, and entombed 257 men. All efforts to rescue them have so far proved un availing. March 17. Two hundred and thirty men were rescued from the Troppan colliery, but ! all hope of saving the remainder is given up.

REFORM IN FRANCE

Paris, March 17 M. Ribot's scheme of social reform includes the reorganisation of labor unions on non-political lines, mutual assurance pensions for the aged, and the abolition of the tax on the transfer of land.

Escaped from Captivity.

Cairo, March 16. Slatin Bey has escaped from Onidur man, and has reached Assouan.

A merchant employed by a British Company rescued Bey. Nine previous efforts on Slatin's part to escape were frustrated.

Indignant Soldiers.

Madrid, March 16

A band oi 800 subalterns attacked and completely wrecked two news paper offices in Madrid, because of the hostile comments that had appeared in the columns of the papers with re ference to thearmy, Members of the staffs of both papers were severely maltreated.

The Rebellion in Cuba.

New York, March 15

It is reported that a Provisional Government has been formed in Cuba. Five hundred Spaniards were killed in the fight at Veogitia.

THE BOY LEPER

Bkisbane, March 18

The boy leper has been removed to the lazarette. All books and other articles ia the rooms of the school to which he had access have been destroyed, and the rooms disinfected.

VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS.

Adelaide, March 18

The Ministerial visit to the village settlement resulted in satisfaction being expressed at the progress made and confidence in its permanent success.

New Guinea Head Hunters.

Thursday Island, March 16

The Hon John Douglas, Resident Magistrate, leaves for Sadia Island, which is threatened with an attack by the famous Togera, head-hunting tribe. The peaceful Natives around Macassar river are in a state of great excitement at the approach of the dreaded tribe, Sickening accounts are to hand of their bloodthirsty doings.

THE MOEWE.

Sydney, March 18 Arrived — The German warship Moewe. She took the ground when picking up a buoy, but was towed clear without damage. -

A Rich Reef.

■ Perth, March 16. A sensational gold discovery has been made near Marblebar, where a prospector struck a rich reef, and found a lump of gold 620z in weight.

The Reciprocity Treaty

Melsqubni, March 18

Tbe Age says the habit of Adelaide politicians in taking up as subjects for legislation a number of fads only fit for a village debating club seems to have demoralised the minds of public men in the neighboring colony. Mr King ston's document cannot be perused without some sensq, of humiliation at the pettiness to which politics may fall in some colonies. His reply consists mainly of a series of recriminations against Victoria, Mr Kingston is just a- little disingenuous when he claims that the proposed treaty with New Zealand is not anti-federal, since it ( promotes in some degree intercolonial f reetrade, which is the great object of federation. Tt is understood that New Zealand, for the present at least, will stand out of the federal compact, and complications would evidently ensue were one of the federating colonies *-o have outside engagements to which tho others were not parties. Were botli contracting colonies amongst, .those which agreed to federate the treaty would be harmless, since all minor agreements would be swallowed up iq the federal compact. What the posi tion would be with one of the colonies bound by special agreement is not very clear.

The Argt# remarks on tbe same subject that Mr Kingston did not require to be cunning nt fence in deal ing with Mr Turner's protest against the treaty.. He has gone in for. the much simpler art of stone throwing. The wonder is that our cautious J^r Turner should have bees tempted, tq forget for the moment he was living in a glass house. There is certainly nothing lofty or promising from the federal stand poiut in the provisional treaty. It sets things back, and does not advance them. Yet, if we trace the responsibility to its source, tbe, blame really lies with us,

TMfc ASHBtfRfION GtiAKDIAN:" VDBBDAY, MaHOH I§, 1896.



tn:siness Notices J STOCK-TAKING SALE AT G. J NEILL'S, KISIU IIV?. BAIVKAIVS. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. White O*lioo 1«W do*TT urk, eyJlcd ff -, ,o tA Double^ Ml Shying B|d Men. Tweed bjjJJS, «_ fc m wSS 3u«Un 3a_lld do* Boys' Kuicker Suits 3s lid BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! Women's Lace Shoes 4s lid Menjs Bluchers 4| lid* Women's Leather Lace Boots 6a lid Men's Balmoral Boots 6s lid H«n's Nailed Shooters 7s lid EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED TU LESS THAN COST PRIOE AT G. J- NEILL'S FRIEDLA NDE RS 1 CORN ER, 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 has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. - FOR - WE J. MELLOE. LEAD, (Late Bishop,) not follow Zeal and ia Boot Store, want ; .- '■■■ ■ '■ WHO ha» discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT. v than any ordinary SHOP for 20a. J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW fAS GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER MAY. THAN E y E R FOR CASH. gURE 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, 4s IOU PROFITS ild; women's lasting slippers, 2a lid; men's Bhoe3, 7s 61; men's tan shoes, 7s 6d ; women's slippers, 3?, cost WASTE 4s; women's ES, asnal price 103 6d now 7s 6d ; girls AND best kid shoes, 5s 61; maids' best kid boots 10a, now 63; YOU men's boot? 12a 6d, how 8s 6d. Aitrr'if STACKS OF OTHER LINKS AT THE SAMS MILL QUIUI CUTIIE7G PRICES. ,„.„„, WANT. UIUBM INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—AH repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. KOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRKD STREET, ASHBURTON. "^ _ • ! Kerosene. Kerosene. Kerosene. Xyp' ARE JUST L\NDING, EX CITY OF ADELAIDE, 100 Cases ! OF THE ' Celebrated Light of the Age Kerosene Bought by us at a very low price which we intend to sell at aluiost|!anded cost. Now is your time to lay in your Winter Supply of .Kerosene. We have also received our first consignment of MOIR'S NEW OATMEAL, -which everyone knows is the best in the Market, and we are 'selling it at a Lower Price than it as ever been sold either in Ohristchurch 6r Ashburton. SNOWFLAKE BAKING POWDER. Have you tried the Snowplafe 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 afc a Id less per tin —namely, lOd tin 9s 3d per dojttn. CONFECTIONERY, CONFECTIONERY. We are making a Leading Line of Ooufectionery at Very Low Prices Finest Scotch Mixtures 6d per lb Finest Conversations 6d per 1b Tom Thumb Conversations 6d per lb Chocolate Creams Is Fruit Pastilea 9d per lb Black Balls 6d per lb Boiled Mixtures 6d per lb English Musks Is 6d Strong Peppermint 8d per Id Cough Tablets 8d per lb We make a Substantial Reduction by Quantities. KOTE THE ADDRESS— FLETCHEK BEOS, CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. WANTEDTKr^wn-Special line of I fJHOICE FRUITS, -Peaches, bum ♦ithot wi<*io«t wU»w, 2a 6d,-W, H. H. A. FiowEß^FraiteraodOonfecbioiiw, Cows*. F*l^



Wanted. ] MISS ANfETTR PAUL Will relate < still further inc-dents of her ex perience oa the wreck ot tho Wairarapa TO-NIGHT at the Salvation Array. Fi!vi»r coin collrcticn at d< or. 3 125 LUST n ih-i 13 h inst, Yell iw Collie Dog. Answers to nime of Laddie. Finder rewarded on returning to A, A Our 3122 VTTANTED,— Abuut fif.y Ashburton vv Gas shares—-Apply, "Major," Birry'd Bay. 3f 119 ."piOKKI'S f»r T^ant Sa'vation Army J. TO-JSIGIIT, U, will also admit to »£ er meeting, when Staff-Captain Paul will relate still further incident-) of her experience on the Wairaiapa wreck 3 326 tlf ANTED Known—Fntrie> c'oae this » evening for 880 Yards Handicap, to be n>n five o'c'ock, Thursday, March 2{, 1695. R. G. Shearman, Hon Sec. 3116 HOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes^ Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the bflßt in town.—Adams, Sounders' Buildings. 8U O 0 1 IN G Season 1895 —See the Beautiful Symond* Gun at Carson and Go's. Also smokeless ammunition at Christchurch Prices. 3 90 • OST, a Goll Ring 7 between -■-i Primitive Methodist Church and East Belt. Finder rewarded at W. C. Davis' 3 127 "PRESENTS. We are now giving XT Presents to a.l purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segeks, Melford House. t VTAtfTED Known -Holders of W Present tickets can now get them changed.— H. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes. —Mit- chell AND TCRNKR. "OEAUTTPUL ar.d useful Presents to Ij all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards. —K. C Segers, Meltcrd House. WANTED Known.—We are dally receiving additions to our large " Good Value " Stock —Mitchell and Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. __. IMPORTANT To Men! Mitchell and Turner Outfitting Specialists. Style, Fit, and Good Value in all cases. TTi ANTED Known—The Corner Is YV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. I^LETCHER BROS., are stilling allow ■- ing a good reduction on 5, 10 and 20 1b tins of Tea of all well-known brands Special quotations for l*rge quantities. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optic* line at S. S ilex's, Optician. il/ANTED Known.—That we are W selling Finest Japan Rice lower that the cheapest stores in Christchurch or Ashburton. Sharps and Bran also at very low prices. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. f F. ANDREWKS & CO.— SeU now *-Ji on of Surplus SUck of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and \ccount Books, andaH at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L F. Anprbwbs &Co ANTED KNOWN. — F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creamp, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every d«scrip'i'>n. Ice a l "* reasonable rates Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 WANTED Known—That owi- g to the success of the Pale now being held up at Saunders' B-ridings, opposite Rail way Station, v, will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, bnt the whole of tho stock, Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Laaveie 16 WANTED Known — The Misses Ukquhart havo started Dret-s ---making, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, hope to receive a share of the public patronage. Address: Tancred Street, next to E. W. Hall, Herbalist. WANTED Known—That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jars, Pints 5s 6d per dozen, Quarts 6s, and half Gallon 8j 6d, to clear. Enamel and Brats Preserving Pans from 4s 6J upwards. - JOHH QuTivp Co. 2 33 BANG 1 Bang i Baug ! My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Oluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium 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. Andrbwes and Co. 11 98 ( TMAS Presents, ChoicTbrna \_J menta, Zithers and Jew's Harp?, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6J, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies la. Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Aloohs's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. ( N' OtlceT Notice Spprt for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. H&ving a professional j Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description, Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W Hardley, Ironmonger, etc 1 ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a acock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots. OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, aluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Aixsors's new shop, Baker's Buildings. UNS! Guns f Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, 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- I mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do I better than call at J. Moison's ; you will i gat the very best at reduced prices. Aa 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 \ Hail Boot Store, Evt (street, Aahbarton



) mO-KIGRT, TONIGHT, »t theSalva \ L 'ion Army. Monster Tea, com i mencing at six o'clock. Tickets—Adults Is, children 9J. Fruit, Jellies, and good < things of every description. 3 124 1 HM, JONE3 ia offering hia Large • and Variel St ck of Stationery, Account Bj. ks, Piiw arid School Buoks, Fancy Go ds, Plattd G!ass>ai.d Chinaware, at iurteat prices fur ca-tli. Pianos and Cycles on Easy Term*-". 2 158 NEW PATTESfS~W~ TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. reduction~7n prices FOR FIRST CLASS TAILORING MEN'S SAC SUITvS, D.B. OR S.B. TO MEASURE, 55s MEN'S TROUSERS TO MEASURE, 15s YOUTHS' SUITS TO MEASURE, 45s BOYS' SUITS TO MEASURE, 35s MEN'S COVERT GOATS TO MEASURE, sOs METS WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 35s YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, LADIES' WATKRPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, NEW ZEALAND CLf TBING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager. WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. rpHE largest and finest stock in th« J_ District to select from. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive careful and prompt attention. Watches cleaned aud guaranteed for twelve months sh. Sole Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and " Specialite" spectacles. S SALEK* EAST STREET.



For Indpes'SJOK, the best remedy is un doub'tedty NqftTO/jfs Cajj[o»jp<e FiuA They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from' injurious drugs. Acting at onqe as a splen duj tonic aud a gentle anerient. For nearly 130 yeare tftqy have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and fpp Liver and Stomach compla ta. Sold in bottles 1b lid, 3s j^d, and 11b, by all Medi cine Vendor* throughout the w«rjd, 4. •mple, iftfa *nd obtain rera«dy»



Holloways Oint^knt—Go where you may in every country grid in all climes per sons will be found who have a ready word of praise for this ointment.' For chaps, chafe*, scalds, bruises, and sprains, it is an invalu able remedy; for bad legs, bad breasts and pilea, it may be confidently relied upon for effecting a sound and ■ pernian^nt cure. In cases of puffed ankles, erysipelas, and rhen : matism, Hplloway's Ointment gives the greatest comfort by reducing the inflamma tion; cooling tjie bipod, soothing the nerves, adjusting the circulation, and expelling the impurities. This ointment should have a place in every nursery. It \vill cure all thpse manifold skin affections which, originating in phildhoo4, gain strength with the child's frowth,