BIRTH.

Baxter —On March 7, at Burnett- Street w st, the witeof A. J. Tyrbeli Baxter, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Two seamen on the steamer Stormbird, Wellington, have drawn Laundress in a 6wet p on the Newmarket Handicap, Each receives £1760. The Devonporfc Borough Council offices have been broken into. The burglar chalked on the s%fe the sentence '.No time.' Last night at Auckland sixteen entries were r ceived for the New Zealand Rifle Association meeting. Some of the repre sentatives leave to-day foi Wellington, and the rest on Monday. Complaints have been made to the, police of pocket; picking on the Auckland wharves, in the crowd, when the steamers depart. Three ladies h tve been robbed of various suits. At a meeting of the Wellington Bene volent Institute, it was stated that the sum obtained for the year just ended was £:"»300, and it would now ba necessary to ask for £6000. In view of a severe winter some members thought that even the latter sum would not be sufficient without the as istance of the Government, and ultimately it was decider* to ask the United District Board for £650.

Owing to complaints of obstruction in the traffic due to street preaching and other caust s. the Wellington police went round on Saturday night aud warned preachers, organ grinders, singere, etc. The Salvationist* fUtly refused to stir, but most of the others moved away. The result in that informations will be laid against the Salvation Army oflijers for ob struction and playing instruments to the annoyance of the public. \

The traffic in the Manchester Ship Canal was small in the early months of 1894, but haa grown steadily-during the autumn. Several new lines of steamers have made arrangements to use the canal during the New Year. About 9000 vessels have entered the canal through the leeks at Easthajn during the twelve months. Of these §01 were foreign vessels bound for Manchester. A large increase of trade is expected shortly, and the warehouse ac eoipniodatjon at Salford Docks has been augmented.

An ex r»ordir»ary state of a^airs was di?alosad at a special meeting of the parishioners of the Church of England at Temora, Victoria. The meeting was called to devise means to prevent the paator's furniture being sold in distraint for rent, and four ladies and three men only attended. One speaker was vehe ment in his denunciation of the scar tUI cast the church and its adherents by this state of afiirs, and. s»;d it was an actual fact that on Christmas the|r pastor and his wife had not a' meal in their house. It was resolved to distribute circulars, giving ft full statement of affairs, in ord*r to f h»j»e Oharob *dber»uts Into mm*

A suitor In the Ash burton Magistrate's Court created some ainus^ment—i ©ii to -ay astonishment—by ng as a reason for delaying to mVso a claim f r an alleged ''tbt, tha*. he had ' TVus e«l to the -ynipi*thetic feolinjs < f tho defenlfint. ' We thought only n«wsp»per preprint'rs speculated (»n the possibility o something o! that tort muviu,' their cltt-nts in a satisfactory direc t !o:i.

4 Now. hive you not h*d a eh quj for £60 for hirveft, ' Sa;d an examining solicitor to-dny, to a wirness in the Ma«istavo'« Court who had sworn to only getting from 15s to £1 a week this l»si, harvest, 'Y-s, I have' was the eply ■ hut that wa < in iha g.>od old times' 'Jaatso' remarked the Bench 'when wheat was 4i i bu-hel '

The Glasgow polce wero receniy called upon to iuv.siigate a case cf alleged attempted murder, a gentleman in the West End, Glasgow, having reported that, he had been shoe at through the parlour Window, the bullet lodging in a picture. Since then quite a number of families have been thrown into a state < f con sternation by similar experiences. The police theory is that the bullets were dis charged from a catapult.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that Admiral Bridge gave an 'At Home' yesterday on the Orlando. "Lord and Lady Glasgow and the Mayor and Mayoress were among! the guest*. The Mayor entertained Lord Glasgow, the \dmiral and officers of the fleet, and some citizens at dinner last night, at the Auck land Club. The only toasts were ' The Queen,' 'The Governor,' and 'The Admiral.' The speeches were of a cordial and complimentary character.

The proposed reciprocity treaty with South Australia has caused considerable activity amongst the vineyard proprietors of that colony. Messrs Smith and Son, of the * Yalumba' vineyards, who have for many years done a large portion of the New Zealand trade, are arranging that their wines shall be always obtainable from the leading merchants throughout the colony. The • Yalumba' wines will be remembered as having taken a number of prizes at the Dunedin Exhibition.

The Empress of Germany is a model to all house mothers. She is as much at home in the kitchen as in the nursery, where she superintends every detail of her children's welfare and joins in their youth ful games. She is reputed to rise at six, dines at one, and sup* at eight o'clock. Her Majesty, too, takes a great deal of interest in the all-important question of domestic servants, and i? said to have ex pressed herself that, according to her idea, the unsatisfactory relations between mis tress and eervtnt often arise because the former neglects to look sufficiently after the comfort of the litter, and that their working day is too long and their leisure too short, while on the other hand too much liberty exposes them, particularly our female servants, to many temptations,

Trout breeding is proving a success in Cape Colony. The Agricultural depart ment has successfully introduced salmo fario and salmo levenensis in the Western Province waters, and the Cape Argus reports that the distributions of fry hare been made from the ova imported and hatched in 1892,1893, aad 1894, in the Breeds, Berg, Erste, and Louwrens rivers, and it is considered by experts that the establishment of trout in mtst of the rivers of the west Is only a matter of time. Following up present successes an important extension of the acclimatisation work is about to be undertaken, Hith rto the whole of the ova lus been imported from England or Scotland at cons; iera'»le risk and expense, and ha'ched out under conditions which make the work a very critical one. The department is about to establish breeding ponds and a hatchery of its own at Jonker's Hock, when it wi 1 be able to produce and supply South African trout ova to meet a'l the demand that is likely to be made for it in the noantry.

M. Felix Faure, on being elected Presi dent of the F ench Republic, gave a dona tion of 20,000 cto the poor of Paris, and sent 500fr to each of tha five arsenal towns, 200fr each to the three towns having naval colleges, 200fr e^ch lo two villages near Havre, and loOOfr to Havre —all these donations being for the poor. Tha father of M. f'aure irasan upholsterer in Paris, and he himself was him in the Faubourg St Deni3. He was educated at a private commercial school, and was then sent to Eng'and for two years lo team the language and get acquainted with English methods of business. He next went to Amboise and mastered the business of a currier. At Amboise he became acquainted with the daughter of the mayor, Guinot, afterwards for Indre efc Loire. and at the age of 23 he married her. He then settled at Havre as a fell monger and commission agent, and soon became a leading merchant and ship owner. M. Faure's elder daughter, Mdlle Luete Fanre, has literary tastes, writes verses, and has frequently been her father's secretary.

The Farmer's Wife.

Up with the birds in the morning— The dew-drons glow like a, precious gem ; Beautiful tints in the sky are dawning, But she's never a moment to look at them. The men are wanting their breakfast early; She must not linger, she must not wait, For words that are sharp and looks that are surly Are what men give when meals are late,

To glorious colour the clouds are turning If she would but look o'er the hills and trees j , But here are the dishes and here is the chu ning— Those things must always yield to theße. The world is filled with the wine of beauty s If she could but pause and drink it in; But pleasure she says must wait for duty— Neglected work ia committed sin.

The day grows hot and her hands grow weary ; Oh for an hour to cool her head, Out with the birds and wind so cheery ! But she must get dinner and bake the bread. The busy men in the coru6eld working, If they saw her sitting with idle hand, Wou'd think her lazy and call it shirking, She could never make them understand.

They do not know that the heart within her Hungers for beauty and things sublime ; They only know they want their dinner— Jf ienty of it—And " just in time." And after the sweeping and churning and baking, And the dinner dishes are all put by. She sits and sews though her bead is aching, Till time for supper and " chores " draws nigh.

Her boys at school must look like others, She says as she patches their frocka and ■", hose; For the world is quick to censure mothers For the least neglect of children's clothes. Her husband comes from tha field of labor; He gives no praise to the weary wife • She's done no more than has her neighbor : 'J\s the lot qf all in cquntry life;

But after the stiffe and weary tussle. When life is done, and"sh& lies at rest, The nation's brain and heart aud muscle— Her sons and daughters—shall call her blest, And I think the sweetest joy of heaven Toe rarest bliss of eternal life, And the fairest crown of all will be given Unto the wayworn farmer's wife.

A shburton Amateur Swimming Club.

Patron- G. A, M. Buckl y. Feq Presi ub'JT—Mr D. ihomas. Vicb Prbsi dbnts— M«^rß Hugo Fried'an-Jtr, J McL ch'an, M.H U., D. McLean and K*mpthon:e. Cap am -Me Alfred Hurrii-o i. C^MMiTTi'.E - Messrs R H B.Upton, H A.'G.-«-a. N I. Rout, Hnd fl E. X urtis. Hon. Treascre— MrGJj^.on. Hon. Mi W. Burrs

The fi fth winuil meeting of the Ash- I urton *m»ttuv Swi.u<ning C.u> to k place yesterday at the Domain Btthi undi?r very favorable co.-idiii'ins with re t»a d to weather and the condition of the water, which was unusually cl- ar. The attendance was about the tama hs v ual, hut con i Uiiug that so many champions wjerj advertised to appear, and tbat a ' special hlf holiJay htd been arranged for by the Club, it mi^bt h*ve teen belter, The officers worked well, and the arrange ments w< re satisfactory to the competitors and the public. M'es-.rs A. J. Muller officiated as barter, and Messrs W. S. Mitche>l, A. Francis, K. Eempthorne, D. Thomas, H. A. Gates, W. B. Eyre, G. A. M. Buckley, and P. H. Coras judges, while the Captain (Mr Harrison) aid the Secretary, Mr Burns, are entitled to every credit for keeping the races up to time. Tftosa interested in swimming contests must have been satisfied with the exhibi tion given by the visitors, more par ticularly Messrs Leo v d Proudfoot. The former has a remaikibly graedful and easy style, and it is a matter for surprise that he gets through the water at such a rate as he dies. Pioudfoot \ho travels very fast, hut then his action is very dashing and he appears to be going even taster than he does. Bailey, the Auck land champion, went at a good pace in the quarter mile championship, but he seems to bury his head in the water more than is advisable, and it is probable his condition is not quite as good as it might be as he was much exhausted at the close of the s ruggle. Hoey is a strong; bat not a graceful swimmer, while P. J. Kelly is The local men were outclassed, bub made a good display, and some are very pro mising, especially J. McTeague and Rout. During the afternoon Messrs Broad and Honk amused the spectators by trying to walk a'ong a well soaped pole and falling off into the water, and Mr Proudfoot gave an exhibition of por poise diving which was also very amusing. The following are the results :— 50 Yards President's Cup ; first priz3 President's trophy ; second prize, trophj value 10s. First heat—T G Williams, 3sec, 1; N L Rout, scr., 2; F Cookson, 9aec, 3. A pretty close race, 1 ime—39secs. Second heat—H A Hoult, 83ec, 1; L Andrews, ssec, 2. Won rather easily. Time—43secs. Third heat—A F Thompson, 4 ec, 1; J E McTeague, 2sec, 2 A good racy Time —39 2-6 th sees. Final heat - McTepgue, 2?-ec, 1; Hoult, Baecs, 2 Time—3s 2-sth tec. This was a cloee race. The six who started were the first and second in the other heats. The winner showed good pace, and might perhaps do still batter if he did not carry his head quite so high.

75 Yards Visitors 1 Handicap ; first prize, value £1 15 j; second prize, 17* 6d.—C Proud foot, FSW, 2sec, 1; B D»vis, NSW, 2a«c, 2 ; Kelly. NSW, 6gec, 3. Smart and Brigham NSW, lOsec, also started. As several of the competitors for thia were scratched it was run in one event. Proud fob won as he liked in 51secs.

69 Yards Handicap. Juniors.— E McTrague, scr, 1; H Page, 2sec, 2. J T Birch, 7«ec, J Kempthorne, 9sec, 0 H Mitchell, XI sec, D Stewart 12sec, G Stewart, 15sec, also smarted. Thia was a pretty good race, some of the youngsters showing good form. The time— 37aec— was very good. Quarter-Mile Championship oi 1 New Zealand ; fust, gold medal value £4 4j ; second, silver medal value £L Is.—L Leo (N8W)1, HJ Bailey ( \u000cnd S C) 2, H Hoey (Au k'and SC) 3. N L Rout (A.shburton SC) also started. Leo won as he liked, keeping a straight course and apparently taking it easy all the way. Hoey steered a rather erratic course, but he and Bailey made a great Etruggle for second place. Rout withdrew after swimming the first lap. Time—7min 23-iec.

30 Yards Ladies* Race, handicap j first prise, gold medal; second, silver medal ; presented by A. Harrison, Eg — Mis* It Alcorn, 2 ,p.c, 1j Miss P Ranger, osec, 2; Miss A Campbell, sir, 3, Only these three started. They were naturally a little nervous at first, but once in the water struck out in a very lively manner, all using the breast stroke. Ihere was a keen race for first plaoe, which was nearly a dead heat.

50 Yards Ladies' Bracelet ; first prissa, gold bracelet value £2 10s ; second priz), bracelet value £1 10j.—First heat —J E McTeague, 3*ec, lj P G Williams, 6jec, 2.1 O W Steward, 9aec, P Cookson, llsec, also started. McTeague was put back 2aec on account of his previous performance being s> good. Won in good style. Time—S6 sec. Second heat ■— B Davis, lsec, 1; P J Kelly, 2sec, 2. Won after a good struggle. Time— 32|sec. Third heat—C Proudfoot, lsec, 1; J M Brigham, sjsec. 2 ; A H Wilk'e, 6sec, F W Johuston, 7sßc, also, started. Won after the best race of the day by a length. Time-*3O 15th sec. Fourth heat -N L Rout, 3sec, f; HE Curtis, 6sec, t. Final heat—Proudfoot 1, Kelly 2, Time-314-sthsec.

Greasy Boom ; firsb prize value lOa.— H Hou!t 1, L Bread 2

100 Yards Handicap (open); first priza £2; second £1. First three in heata to start in final. First heat—Fox, McTeague and Wilkie being the only starters had a w»)k over. Second heat— Kelly, 93CC, 1; Truscotfc, ISsec, 2; Proud foot, scratch, 3. Final—Proudfoot 1, Kelly 2, Truscott 3. Time—lmin 26* ec 30 Yards Cigar and Umbreila Race ; first pr;z3, 153 ; second, silver medal—H J Bailey, scratch, 1 ; H A H emit 2. In the absence of " gamps " each man carried a stick aloft, and smoked a cig*r. The raoe was very interesting. 50 Yards Consolation.- Johnston 1, Binsjham 2, A F Thomson 3.

The following are the number of points scored for the trophy presented by G. A. M. Buckley, Eeq , for the swlmmar scoring most points in all races during the season. Points count—first 3, stcond 2, third I.—James McTeague 11 poilnts, A. Wilkie 6, E. Purchase 5, N. L. Rout 4, U. Hoult 2, A. F. Thompson 2, P. Cookson 2, C. W. Steward 1, H. E. Curtis 1, F. Williams 1.

Juniors—Points for a trophy presented by G. A, M. Buckley, Esq., for the junior scoring most point?; Points oount same as seniors.—E. McTeague 11 points, H Page 9, J. T. Birch 5, C, H. Mitchell 3, A. J.Kelly 2. The Committeft desire to thank the following gentlemen for their kind dona- Horn towards the prize fund :—Messrs 6. A. M. Buckley, D. Thomas, A. Harri son, Hugo Friedlander, D. McLean, J. McLachlan,M.H.R., and B. Kempthorne.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, March 5 The Rev If. R Hawei3 sails for Sydney via America-on the 7th iost.,. on a lecturing tour. Lieutenant G. Worte^of the Norfolk Regiment, has been appointed Com mander in Queensland. New York, March 6 The wife of William B. Vauderbilt i:as obtained a divorce on the ground ,of incompatibility of temper on the part of the husband. Washington, March 5 Congress has sanctioned the con struction of two warships, six gun boats, and three torpedo boats. Congress has appointed delegates consisting of five free silver men to attend the Monetary Conference.

THE COREAN WAR

SHiNiJHU, March 6 It is stated that China is willing to make great concessions to Japan.

Riots in certain parts of China are increasing. The Japanese have captured Lio-yany, near Moukden, and have undertaken not to blockade the Gulf of Pecbili. Shanghai, March 6 ' Li Hung Chang has started for Hiroshima, in Japan, where he will join Foster the American representa tive, who has been associated in the peace negotiations.

The Death Duties.

London, March 5 Attention has been drawn to the Chancellor's delay in issuing an Order in-Oouncil providing for cases of death duties having, previously been paid in the colonies.

INFLUENZA.

London, March 6 Up to the present, the death record in the city from influenza numbers 296.

The Oroya

London, March 5 The agent for the Oroya in Naples wired that the vessel is not making any water. It is proposed to remove a large proportion of the cargo. Heavy seas prevent a tug rendering assistance but it is expected that the steamer will be floated off to-morrow. London, March 6 The weather continues bad, and the Oroya is now lying broadside on with a list to seaward in a critical position. The tug could not succeed in moving her and the cargo will be discharged 1 as so an as possible. Naples, March 6 The Oroya grounded three hundred yards from the shore in trying to turn in a gale. She lies with a list to seaward. The waves fctove in the portholes and have broken the sky lights over the decks. She is severely strained and bumping heavily. She narrowly escaped touching a teef of jagged rocks. The landing of the passengers was effected with difficulty and amid much excitement.

Destructive Fire

London. March 6 Fort of Spain, the capital of the island of Trinidad, a town of twenty thousand people, was partly destroyed by fire. Damage, half a million.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 5 Speaking in the House of Commons on the Irish Land Bill, the Irish Secre tary stated that, in the event of land lords and tenants being unable to agree, a Court would fix values. If the settlers object, negotiations would be stopped. Although the people's dire necessity was succoured, peril to social order still haunted Ireland and would perplex the Government until the riddle was solved.

The Armenian Atrocities

London. March 5

The Daily Telegraph's correspondent has obtained evidence that Turkish soldiers flayed Armenians alive and gouged the eyes out of priests.

THE MILITARY SCANDAL.

Sydney, March 6

At the military court martial coun sel for the prisoner vainly sought to have portions of a letter written by the Commandant General Button to the Governor admitted. He regarded General Hutton as a witness hostile to the prisoner, and declined to call him. The enquiry is adjourned until Friday,

SMALLPOX

MELbOURNK, March 7

It is reported that another c&se of smallpox has developed. The previous one is of a very bad type.

Timber Export Trade

Melbourne, March 7

Government has announced its in tention to take active steps in' develop ing the timber exjwrt trade, and is considering the appointment of an ex pert to visit Europe and America to secure markets. Negotiations are pro ceeding for the establishment of a weekly steamer service to England from October to May, outside of the meat steamer service, for the export of produce.

Weseyan Conterence.

Adelaide, March 7 The Weeloyan Conference passed a resolution favoring scriptural educa tion in State schools, and urging the Christian public to resist to the utmost the growing tendency towards a Conti nental Sunday.

ROAD BOARDS.

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The '»sual monthly mfctine of the M unt Somero Road Bard w«s heM Ia«l Monday. Present—Meanß Chapman, Hiod, Herring, and Hirriso't. This beirg the firet meeting of the new Boml, Mr Harrison p-oposed that Mr Chapman take the chair. Ihe re turning officer reported that only four candi dates were nominated on the new Board, consequently there was still a vacancy. Resolved that stops be taken to fill the vacancy. OVKHSlil'R's REPORT. The Over.-eei-'a teport was read and con sidered Gorge road between Hukatere ard Potts' river — Resolved not to do any more work on this road this season. Groins at Freezing Point—The report stated that these had been finished at a cost of £28 6s,—Approved off. Bush Road through R.S. 21741—Resolved to sell one acre of this road to Mr Evans at the usual price.

WORKS. Mown Green and Smith interviewed the Board, and asked that about ten chain* of Ford and Newton's road be shingled. Agreed to, provided that one-third of the coat wu given by the applicants. Mr McClymont interviewed the Board, and asked that about twenty chains of the Mount Somers Tramway road be reformed. Resolved that the overseer and members inspect the place, and report at the next meeting, CEMETERY ROAD. It Mas resolved to invite tenders for shingling about fifteen chains of this road at the top end, in the meantime the Overseer to ascertain the best place to open a new pit ! for the work. RATES. The collector was instructed to advertise that all rate* must be paid within fourteen days, after which to sue six of the largest. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Margrave, asking that sortie work be done on the road between Clent Hills and his place. Messrs Harrison and Chapman reported having inspected the road—Resolved not to do any more wotk this session. From Mr Mifes, requesting that the pic opened on Mr Friedlander's land be fenced. —The Overseer reported that the work was finished.

From the Receiver of Land Revenue, that the sain of £3 4s 9d had been paid to the Board's credit for expenditure on roads leading to various section?.—Received.

From the Chief Surveyor, taking to be furnished with proposals for the expenditure of thirds. —Received. . Sections held by Messrs T. Fagan, Fagan and Hutt, Bates, Nolan, Healy, and Vincent. —Resolved that the Chairman and the Over seer inspect the roads when necessary, and reply to the Chief Surveyor. CULVERT, AT THE MOUNT BOMEBS RAILWAY CROSSING. The Overseer was instructed to write to the resident Engineer, and draw his attention to the danger to the public by the end of thU culvert projecting into the road. COAL. The Overseer was directed to write to Mr Park, the owner of the Mount Somers coil mine, and request him not to placa coal on the side of the road, as it was a source of danger to the travelling public. ACCOUNTS. The pay sheet amounting to £109 4s 5d was pawed for payment and the Board ad journed.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, March 6 Light drizzling nun fell at 11 a.m., bat the weather cleared, and it *H fine when play was reiumed though still dull and threatening all the afternoon. The attend ance was remarkably good, and the greatest interest waa taken in ihe match. The wicket played ,^ell throughout the day. Off H. Trott's first ball the English captain, who had scored 11 on the previous day, was given out lbw 2 for 28. Brown came in and in the first over Giffen missed him in the slips, and how expensive this mistake was, was only shown subsequently. Brown began by cutting Giffen to cover point, four being well run. He than cut Trott for a couple, and for on off drive obtained a single. Next he sent Giffen high to leg for foot, and similarly treated the next ball, following this up by cutting him to cover for three. Off Giffen's next Brown made a couple of pretty late cuts and then a nice glance to leg for a brace, winding up by hitting him to leg for four. At 75 Albert Trott relieved his captain and Brown cut him for a single, Ward driving the same bowler for a single and then the Yorkshireman opened oat and cut him to the fence for four. Both bats men were scoring freely, singlet and couple* coming in frequent succession. With the board showing 87, MoKibbin relieved Harry Trott, and off his first ball, which only ? itched h*lf way, Brown soored a couple. he batsmen appeared quite at ease, and the century was brought up by Brown driving MoKibbin to the rails amid the enthusiastic cheers of the English supporters. Evidently the batsmen were to stay, as no liberties were taken with the bowling, which was treated with respect, and unless off the wicket the ball was only rolled along the carpet. At 115 Bruoe replapsd Trott, send ing down a maiden, and Giffen again went on at the pavilion end. Ward showed his ap preciation of the Australian captain by send ing him to leg for a triplet, and in the next over he registered a couple of square-leg hits off Brace. Brown at this time was not idle, and Bent Bruce once to leg for four, and neatly drove him for a similar number. MoKibbin relieved Brace at 132 and his third ball Ward cut to cover for three. Giffen Bent down a maiden; McKibbin a wide, and his next getting within reach Brown put it to leg for four. Giffen was keeping a good length and sent down another maiden, but with a view of effecting a reparation MoKibbin was taken off and Lyons was en trusted with the ball. Brown drove his first to long-on for * couple. At 144 Giffen took himself off and A. Trott took np the trundling from the pavilion end. When the gong sounded for lunch the score was 2 wickets for 145. Brown up to this had batted with the utmost freedom and great determination, scoring rapidly, making 23 in the first ten minutes, and 36 while Ward made 2. Be was 46 befoie he gave a hard chance to Giffen. Ward should have, been taken by Gregory when he had made 21. Oq resuming the batsmen were soon again at work, the brothers Trott being entrusted with the ball. Only a few runs had been stored when Brown placed one dangerously near to Giffen and four resulted. Brown was the chief punishvr and laying the wood on brought up several fours. He put Harry Trott to leg for two, and walking out to the next ball drove him high to the' on bfinffing up his century, which Wat greeted with enthusiasm. Rune were still comieg fatt, and at 179 Giffen relieved the youncerTrott, the latter taking the pavilion end. Thi», however, did not stop run-getting, Brown and Ward playingeither with.the g ci'est I confidence. A few minutes later, Wurd gave a chance behind the wicket** but Jartis did not accept it. Brown made three sha-p snicks jin the slips off Giffen, and then four leg 1 byes were run. Brown htf a narrow esc*pe of being caught, driving one f om A. Trott just beyond his brother/a reyth *t point, bat only a single resultiS. Ward hit one of Trott's up and all the field appealed when Jarvis took it, but Mr Phillips disallowed the catch. Brown cut Trott fora single, and a little later on brought up the seoond century by a nioe drive along the carpet. The appearanoe of2oQon the board after 1 hour and 35 minutes dashing play was heralded with cheers. The bovrlmg was evidently mastered, as eac.h man was soorine freely, and Ward getting fairly hold of one from Giffen, lifted it among the crowd, five resulting. With 220 on the telegraph McKibbin relieved Trott and the batsmen appeared to relish him, nine runs being registered off hw seoond over. With 238 showing Qiffen brought about the downfall of Brown by a splendid catch off McKibbin. The outgoing batsman had been at the wickets 2 hours an<f 35 minutes for his total of 140 runs, which included 15 fours, 7 threes and 14 twos. It is generally ad* tnitted that such a perfect exhibition of batting, powerful »nd vigorous hitting, h%d never been seen on the ground before. Brown received a great ovation on his; return to the pavilion. The partoenhip of Ward and lp bad produced fcjQ runa, ftfttj

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THUBSDAY, MAROH 7, 1895.



t-'rsineas Notices I STOCK-TAKING SALE AT ? (',. J. N KILL'S. II i«« 4I \ ft. Rl Utt 11V «. -DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. White CMic >la9l d- z T, urW led J 6|. d -, ■,o pa Double-bei T*ill Sheeting B|d M« a Tweed kuits 15 6d Prin's 3*d ' Men's Tweed Troußere from 5j lid Whit*!lcMKii3s;ndcUiZ Boys'Knieker Suits 3s lid BOOTS! BOOTS 1! BOOTS!!! Women's t*ceShorn 4s ll£ Menußluchers4s lid Women'a Leather L«ce Boots 5a lid Men's Balmoral Boots 6s lid Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid KVEKY ARTICLE REDUCED TU LESS THAN COST PRICE AT G. J. NEILIVS ' FRIEDLA NDE RS 1 CORNER, EAST STREET. CASH. CASH. Kerosene. Kerosene. Kerosene. •WM ABK JUST LANDING, *X CITf Or ADELAIDE, 100 Cases OP THE Celebrated Light of the Age Kerosene Bought by us at a very low pricn which we intend to sell at almost landed 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 wo are selling it at a Lower Pi ice than it aa ever been sold either in Christchurch or Ashburton. SNOWFLAKE B KING POWDER. Have you ttied the Sxowflake Bakixg Powder, if not, do so and you will be ve-y much pleased with it. The ims hold one ounce more Biking Powder than any oHier sold at a Id less par tin—namely, 10J tin 9i 3d per dozen. CONFECTIONERY. CONFECTIONERY. VVp. arp. making ft Lending Line of Confectionery at Very Low Prices finest ?c tjh fixtures Gd per 1b Finest Conversations 6d per lb ♦fom I lnlmb Conversations 6d per lb Chocolate Creams la Fruit Pastttrs .91 per lb B'.ack Balls Gd per !b Bo hid Mixtures G 1 per lb Knsjlish Musks Is 6d Strong Peppermint 8d per Id Cough Tablets 8d \.er lb We make a Substantial Seduction by Quantities.



NOIE THE ADDRESS— FLETCHER BROS,, CUSH SUPPLY STOKES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH. AB T I ST'S~mTt E R lALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Select 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas^ Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhansrinff. 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 Larce Stock of Paperhanginge, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldinga b on the Premiss J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCjftTON. ""wnTcbLLiHs & co. TO IHBEBHJNG MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made specM arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, direct from «hip or ex yard. __ HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. wifffrisTTS 1 mAT, BLACK BALL COAL WE^ORT hcSSL L And^RSSc0 ciL WESTP°RT GKKY VALLKY COAL OABDU* COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Buildirg Materials of e^y dPsciipUon in Stock, Dry Fkorlpg and Match lining in any quantities. C»ll and obtain quuutiui.s, which will be, to your advantage W. H- CO LI INS and CO.



Wanted. ALVaTION Army To-Night. MusicU ) evening, entiled ''Home, Swett Home." Everybody welcome. Aflmi sir-n free. f 3 53 S\LV .TION Army.- C».loiul and Mrs Dowdle wUI visit Ashburton on Tuesday and Wednesday n»xt in the Odd fellow^' Hall. Silver coin admission. 3_C4 WANTED to Soil -IV.') Shar. r in iho New Z riland FannorN' Co-Opcr,* ti^e, Christohuich. Addros —A.B. PostC'ffie Cinwald. 3 51 I^HE Fir^t Race fur the Championship of th« M.jdfl Yacht Club will tiko place on JSaiurday March 9, at 2 30 3_55 lOsT—God Pang'.e, between Mrs J Cart's' house and Ttamc Bridge r inder rewatdid on leaving same At Mail Office. 3 50



WANTED Known —The Missus Urquhait havo startad Drefs nulri'ig, and having a thor >u?h knowledge i>f the business, combined with moderate clnrsjes, h pc io receive a snare of the nublio pvtromge. Address: 'Tancred S reel, next to K. W. Hall. Herbalist. WANTED KNOWN. — F. S Jeffries, le-iding Confectioner and Fruiterer of A-hburfon, East Street, next tha Cornar. Ie j Cream", Fresh I Pruts, Confectionery. Summer drinks of itvery dnscrip'-ion. Ice a^ reasonable rat oh. Ladies Room a specialty. I*J53 WANTED Known -That if you a<e in want of a fir»fc class article in sum mor Dots and Shoos, you cannot d'j better thnii call at J, Moison's ; you will 3et the veiy bast at reduced prices. Ah for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearer*, throughout the Vustral&sian cobnies. Repairs well done and at once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Bmt Htore, Evt street. A*hburton, I \HKI3IMAB Presents. Choice Orna v J ments, Zithera and Jew's Harp?, Balls and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mbs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bamar, Havelock street.



WANTED Known -Holders of Present tickets can new get them changed.— H. O. Seoerh, Melford House. W^~ ANTBD Known.—That our New Autumn Gooda are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 oases Flanelletes.—Mji CHELL AMD TDRNER. piHOICE FKUlTS,—Peaches, banah»B, V^ #ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, Eist street, BEAUTIFUL and useful Presents to all purchasers of 2a 6dand upwards. —H. 0 Skoers, Meltcrd House. WANTED Known.—We are daily receiving additions to our large " Good V»lue " Stock — Mitchell and Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. KM PORT ANT To Men! Mitchell and Turner Outfitting Specialists. Style, Fit, and Good Value in all csiaes. WANTED Known — Mks Hooper , (monthly nurse) Is open to accept )engagements Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoopeh, Alford Forcet Koad, Ashburton. 11*134 Neiv Venus Tobacco "Latest Success WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Kegatta Shirts, all siies, with or without collars, 2a 6d.~W. H. Collier. PRESENTS. We are now siving \T Presents to a!l purchasera of 2j 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segeks, Melford House. TTi ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known—That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jars, Pints 5? 6d per dozen, Qaarts 6s, and half Gallon 8i 6J, to clear. £namel and Brays Preserving Pans from 4s 61 upwards.— John Orr and Co. 2 33 WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saundeis' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, ie will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not, advertising a few cheap lines, bub the' whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Law hie 366



f F. ANDREWES & CO.—Ssh now *-^« on of Surplus Stcck of Fancy GiJods, Toys, Books Stationery and \ccount Books, and all a*; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L F. Andrewes & Co. IiILETCHER BROJ., are stilling allow *- ing a good reduction on 5, 10 and 20 lb tins of Tea of all well known biands Special quotations for lvrge quantities. Fletcher Beos , Cash Supply Storts, Ashburton. HM. JO'-E is ofif^ring his Large . and Vaiiad Stock of Stationery Account Hooka, Pr'zi and School Bo< ks, Fancy Goods, Piated Glass and Chinaware at lowest; prices for cash. Pianos and Cycles on Fasy Terms. 2 158 \\ ANTEt>~ Every Lady to try VV Madam Baicombb'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 r^HOICR New Season Fruit. Grapes, v-' Peaches, Pinea, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.— Adams, Stundera' Buildings. VTEW Season's Teas, just to hand. L\| Best value in Ashburton. Prises 1/6, 1/9, 21; and 2/4 — Oakson and Co 1 ' . . . ' 22*



T AD IKS' aud Gentlemen's left-off LJ Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mbs Knight, opposite Templar Ball, ne*r Post Office. 11 170 BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magoilne, The Prfze^ Child's Companion, Children's Friend, LittLi Dofc, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Bocks at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrrwbs and Co. It 98 "aNU ! Bang i r>B»u s 1 My_ new ccv son'a stock of Ammunition to hand Eley'fl, Kynock's and, Quo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Caßes and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Ha.rdlby'B, Gun Emporium BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a Bpectal line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex»ra Urge and heavy 15 s 6d and 163 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building* f^ UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJJ of Gunsj net to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single j Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc In -1 spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, tfualins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Aicorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. , ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker'B Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%lee. the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an assortment of Boots.



NOTICE! Hotice Sport for all Guns let oufc on hire or sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W Hardily, Ironmonger, etc 1 W'^aHemT Known —Spectacles, Eye Protector*. GoggUw, Folders, and everything in the optlca Ime at S. Silek's, Optician* VIT 4NT ED Known.—That we are YV edl^ng finest Japan Rice lower that the cheapest stores in Chriistchurch orAshburton. Sharps and Bran #Iso at very low prices. Fjpwjco* B»Q§ i Cash I



NEW PATTERNS OF TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHINBJ: AGTORY. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR FIRST CLASS TAILORING. MEN'S SAO SUITS, 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 COATS TO MEASURE, sOs MEN'S WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 35s YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 2§S <> LADIES' WATERPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, 2?S «■> NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager.



?-> HAJLISK> WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. HPHE hrgest and ficiest stock In the 1_ District to select fton. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repsira receive cireful and prompt attention. Wa'chos cleaned and guaranteed for twelve onnths s'. Solo A gent for La/, irus' patented system of sight testing andr" " Specialite/' sp ctacles. 8 SALFIC EAST dTREET.



Ij»fEUßiTf es ik the We have seen hosts of letters from people wh,o have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. Jt cannot be too highly estimated, for' it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. Th,is \a a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees on further to say : " It w the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and we can with the utmost confidence recommend it to our subscribers aud the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2i( 9d per bottle. Bowtre of worthless miutlooi »nd lubititutn



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Hollowat's Pills.—Any dyspeptic suf ferer aware of the purifying, regulating, and gently aperient powers ot these Pills should permit net one to cloud his judgment or to warp bis course. With a box of Holloway's Pills, and attention to its accom* panyiog " Direction!," he may feel thoroughly satisfied that he c*o safply and effectually release himself from his miseries without impairing his appetite or weakening his digestion. This most excellent medicine acts as a nervine and bodily tonic by aiding nutrition, and banishes a thousand annoying forms of nervous complaints. An occasional resort to Holloway's remedy will prove highly s ilutary to all persons, whether well or ill, whose digestion is slow or imperfect, a oondition usually evidenced by weariness, lftngoiirj HitleMßwa, ami despoMenoy,