BETROTHAL

Lonion, March 17

The Duke of Aosta has been be trothed to the Princess Helen, second daughter of the late Comte De Paris.

OBITUARY

London. March 17 Corney Grain, the well known enter tuner, from influenza.

JABEZ BALFOUR

London, March 17

Further reports, so far unconfirmed, have been received that the Argentine Government have ordered Jabez Bal four'a extradition, but that the Salta officials are again causing delay. ,

THE PAMIRS

London. March 17

The Novoe Vremya, a Russian pappr, contends that Russia must possess the Pamirs, with the southern boundary at Hindu Koosb, the eastern boundary at Kanjur and Kashgai, and the western at tbe Amu Daria. The Times, com menting on this claim, points out that it completely ignores the recent settle ment arrived at by the British and Russian Governments, and includes two roads to India debouching from Baroghil.

FORGERY

New York, March 17

The Superior Court reversed the Sentence on Eraatus Wiraan, sentenced to five years for forgery.

Socialists.

Buda Pesth, March 17

Thirty-six Socialists concerned in the peasant riots in Hungary were sen tenced to heavy terms of imprisonment.

BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL

Lisbon. March 17

Brazil has resumed diplomatic re lations with Portugal, interrupted since the declaration of the republic.

A Harbinger of Peace.

Paris, March 15

M. Jules Simon says the acceptance by the Frerch Government of the in vitation of the navy to visit Kiel and take part in the celebrations in connec tion with the opening of the Baltic Canal is & harbinger of peace between the two nations. The Canal places Germany on an equal footing with any other maritime power, and through it Russia loses her monopoly over the Baltic Sea. Personally, he knew the German Emperor was desirous ef seeing a continuance of peace, And in a recent interview said, " I wish France to be thoroughly convinced that I do not desire war,"

An Apology Demanded.

Madkio, March 16

The United States Gavernraent has made a peremptory demand upon the Spanish Government to apologise for the action of a Spanish warship in re ppatedly firing on the United States steamer Alliance on the Cuban coast.

Evading Cuty.

PriSBANE. M»jcli 16

Pierce, manager of Murdoch and Company, was fined i'lOG for evading the duty on jewellery.

Tflß ASfiBURTOtf GttARJMAN : ttfESDAS, MARCH «, 1898.

TUESDAY, March », |SS,



Musical THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONPS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ] ASHBUBTON. I MB HOEACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flsmlngton, Waterton, Longbeach, liffelton, and Hinds daring the ensuing year. Intending pup'la please communicate at once SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 A CARD Mrs A, C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. Mewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College ! Examination, London. Public Notices. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 29 IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, ot West s'reer, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. AUTHOR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 H. B. EESTELIT COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADF. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Office of All ance Assurance Company. Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected COAL ! MOUNT BOMERS | COAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL. fIIHIS well-known and favorite House- I h< Id Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton track : ~ Wosterfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashhurton Railway Station, 16i per ton, freight p-iJ. All ord^r-i must bj accompanied by chcq'ie or P.O. order. GEORGE P'RK, 3 S3 Mount Somera ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving 1 of 95 per r«nt. on It oar C«»l 11111. HWB APPOINTED JAMWS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLAN DALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, s-plendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns wiih a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc, in stock, HIM CLEW. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE ruying 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 Machined and on easiest terms with aj guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are edll 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 Stkbst, Ashburton. SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN OBR & CO., AS ASB BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST MADE. . T, E. LOACH, Geraldine,



& AICItKII & 8011* Cncal.rptl Extract There ar Im!tatnn» of Eucalypti* Extra** in tie market, t.ow, ] roquets of smile distillation formirg ru "c r^Mnras oils. In order thnt th»so crmlo oi:s m ■? not be fc.krn, Ouit Tvshk Volatile EcCALYr-ri ExVuact, whic '■ is reeoirnued by tbe mrdical flivifioi of ihe Frnesiftu Govornme>'t to be of per fectly pure origin, aattjeir information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, :878 I-. proved by tests by the Medical Clinica of tVUnivcrsitips at ISonn -n^ GrsJefsw.al , Pm-eia- an J reported by !t tchulz, rrofes-or of Parmvology, at B i), <.^il Pro'esKor )'r Mosler, Director of the Jk-iiical Olinlc at GreifawaM, that only Ko<inct" that urt- *a»nrrttt'd with o>y?en ni.ii frred of a ids, resiuocp Brul other sub»<ai><;ef>, adheicrt to iriir.nry diftillation, will develoj* the sanative qualities [roprrto the plant afcordnig to these authorities ai;d a'.nordlng to Tro fe sor Ut U ter of England, and to Drs Bauer >l«lutire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract correspondintf to scientific tests, and the rnly on which po'si'sses the proper therajteutio valne. Sander & Son's Kucalypti Extract AH other erode oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h>ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicajjent. Thc?e so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received d itinctioz. at Exhibitions as sommcrciel articles are lined for machanical pur pieeg are only discernible:— By tbeir deficiency In pungent odour (Which our pr<duut, the only genuine JKucal.»pti Extracts de-1 Telopes most freely through ita surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, bein£ recuced iD .specific density through tbe presence of acids By their taste, the remit of th contracting ten dency of rerics and tennates. If these crude oil?, so called encalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph tberia, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling Foraafe'y alvrnys ask for SANDKR aST> SON 8 EUCAT-Yl'TI EXTRACT and eet the old, we!l-to?'cd anl reliable pfevaration.—Sand hurrt, Victorin, Australia. SANDEK AND SON'S



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, 'Tancred Street.*; m IT TTNDRILL 0 HO 1. 11. U NDRILL Qli to.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 PHIOES. Ihoae having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our S.ock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peiftc! Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U»«»li.&C*. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancbed Street, (Next to Building Society's Office WANTED, Kverybody to use Titan Soap, groatesb marvel of tho age, P, Zakpxs,, Sole Agent, ,



W. H. COLLIER I APPBOACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at a heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, Ac, 6|d yard, formerly^] A line of Striped Flannelettes 4|d yard, usually 7£d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4£d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. THE "CORIUBK." FRIBDLANDBB BROS., AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, «fc GRAIN MERCHANTS TTTEARE CASH BUTERS, AT FULLMARKET VALUES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we fare able to give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ; sampling being eftected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local firm. 00RNSA0K3 AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES OP RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean these Seeds to the highest state of purity, STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AGENTS FOR- Maepey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited Cooper's Sheep Dip ; Crown Sheep Dip, FEIEDLANDER BROS "SUPPORT COLjNIAL INDUSTRY." MESSRS G. L. BE.VT3 & Co. are now shoeing a Large and Varied assortment, of New Zealand Manufactures suitable for the coming seajon. — Kaiapoi and Roslyn Kress Tweeds — Specially designed and Manufactured to our order. — Kaiapoi and Roslyu White Blankets — From 16s 9d per pair, — Kaiapoi and Roslyn Grey Blankets — Rugs, Mauds, Etc., in Great Variety. — Kaiapoi and Roslyn Flannels — White, Shetland, Coral and Orkney. Special Pukchask of— — WELLINGTON ALL WOOL SHIRTING-. Is 63d per yard—usually 2s 3d per yard. —. All Wool Colonial Tweeds for Boys' Suits — From la lid per yardi Men's and Boy's Colonial Clothing etc.! in New Patterns. Mens' Colonial Wool Shirts, Socks, Under-Flannels, etc. COLONIAL BOOTS AND SHOES FOB, GENTLEMEN, LADIES, AND CHILDREN. G.L. BEATH AND CO. TANORED STREET. A A A A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM i MAT \ t A A • .f A A A a n A A A TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT A A A A 18 Bales ex Ruapeh v. FIKST AUTUMtf SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize TADIES' JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS A FEW CHOICE DRESSES. MITCHELL & TIMER



I THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Bruises, Swe lings or Hard Callus Lumps. PAGE'S No. 2 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sores on Back or Shoulders or any kind of Out or Broken Wouud. PAGE'S RHEUMATIC OILS. To be used for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All One Price, 2s 6d Per Bottle. E*" NONE GENUINE WITHOUT AB )VE TRADE MARK. Agent* for Page's Oils:—Recardus Henry, East Street; J. Thomae, Havelock Street; F. E. White, Chemist, East Street. Agents wanted. TESTIMONIAL. To F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. Sir,-I wish to testify ro the great benefits derived from using your Hor-e Oils last year. My horse was badly lamed by a fall. I tried all kinds of different; embrocations for it. It was not fit for use for five months. Thin year it met with a similar kind of accident, and I got one bottle of your Horse Oils, and my horse was fit for use in a week's time. And I have recommended it to others, who have also proved its splendid healing qualities.—Peter Chalmers. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W. P4f»R, Chertsey, CANTERBURY, N.Z - Ikoinas E. Kil worth, ENGrINEfJEK, IT as BEMOVED to his new premies, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMOJDE STREETS, ASHBURTON Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lmes. ROBERT MURRAY PEACTIOAL WATCH & CLOOKMAKEK. IT AVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MAKKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES, HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton 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 "PERFECTIONS" WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... 5s MAINSPRINGS 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All tioods A Work Guaranteed. WALKER'S MTjFLY REMEDY. IMPORTANT 0 NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. No remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLT REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the EUesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the higheso Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at Chris church Mr Beisenger, Veterinary Burgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I believe it to be a edin, writes:—l am acquainted with that medioine unequalled, and oan reoommend it nuiaance more than any veterinary in thae with all oonfideoea to all bone owners, as the Colony, having had great experience in best hone remedy in the market. America U S and practised my profession in Edward Cobbktt Viotoria and New Zealand to such satisfae- Greenwood Farm, tion to tbe pubic that no veterinary in the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 colonies can produce testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir, —I am glad to bear teati* cureß afieoted as myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my best horses be whiob I gave Mr R Walker, and every came very bad; tbe akin tight, the eye life horse I treated reovered when taken in time, less and a bud color, ahd got low in oondition Walker's Bot-fly Rsmedies therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bota and not want to lay him up until he became un should be given to every horse at once, able to lift his fe6t or do any more. We bad whether be shews signs or not to help him iivo a stable I gave him your —— .Remedies, arid tn*» treatment you pre- Lauriron, August 18, 1894 eoribed, and in a few days be was quite Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I ibink it ie only right better, and new at bis work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite btlieve, bad I not given him your farmers that lam thoroughly satisfied with Eemedi. c, he would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot FJy Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After teeing the state of tbe stomach of my Robkbx Thompson hoKe that died, I became alarmed about the _, _ rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I h-.»m-w«« ' drenobed eighN following carefully the direc- w.t.n^ f IJJ ?S i uo , tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and M r W.lfa,r IwJS??^ft.tS f' ilM * in a few days there was a wonderful change in i*tZ™iZ v^fZiTh* V^T^ Mnt6 r for the better I oan highly recommend it iV?r™ m B, *£"3?t!* ?°. fly m"tUre J aod would advise farmers to lose no time in £!£?£, M* 522 i 1 I a T*'' WM * drenching their stock lest they have their SJjSf'*„ n Tr?f«Lw , b\ d /S™ -horße' horns dropping dead as I bad, I believe it to K2SLi£.°t SS' I? st' # After I 81?* •" be tbe only Bafe and certain cure for tbe £??!£? L&£? Th« «'J WM induce<i anfferinir of hones "° tryy°Dr mixture. The result was mar | wffenng of horse. v?lloU8 ghfatlj mmmm _ *v™ given and in a week the horses were out of I got from you proved quite a success with p «?„_,„.,,_ my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, dtbwabt hii coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running in. n,« a - «.,-«». '» n. t» * . at the nose and a very bad cough ; and wai hft !!f ?,T;5 i '8° * Re"? edy'or a soaroely able to walk about; we quite expected £°™J U;£i ri ng ft? yeW; °n wf "W *bo? e be would die. I heard a good deal about S«ZK/ti£'- P" MMo,° on« t<»k^d, aho Walker's Bot Fly Remediea, and gave it STrtS 2«JSW o™^ ?™ *'****% with the most satisfactory results, and shortly I f°f a *"*]'- the »OMe pISMd af er be got the last bottle he began to im- botß in hmini* »°d is doing well, prove and by tbe end of a week was able for I AOBNTFOR ASHBURTON-J Htowanrx, Saddler; ReoabdusHbkby, Saddler. MAWOTACXURBR-ROBRRT WALKER, Canal Rwrve, Woofitol



ARC4DE HOUSE. Spring: Goods. Spring Gooda W. W. SPENOEB & CO- 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 LA.OES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS. ( "BOOTS. BOOTS- BOOTS- NjSW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions CliOTHljra. CIjOTHIITO. CfjOTHIMCt. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, dec SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPJBJSCBB and CO., ARCADE HOUSE. A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS. THE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashborton 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 cola qnestion, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of mouey that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system In catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goedfl at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OB Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show thel* appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES, gave intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money c eerfully returned for any gopdb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, &lb tins Ceylon Tea 89, 101b tins 15a 9d, 3lbs 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 supplied with Pastry. Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prioas and Shortest Notice. r 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, OLDJESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SHEARMAN.. BBOS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. 0 SUGAR SUGAR. SUGAR. We Have Jut-t Landed ■ . , a 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauwm s Strcub .piNBST ATEW CURRANTS. yALENCIA TJAISINS n qULTANAS These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop. WE have also to hand, pers.s. Ringitara, 6 Crates of Assorted Crockery Including some choice lines of . cups -BugMgk assssystis: *km Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITEDJ I AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon fcVOrders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. ' SHEARMAN" BROS, MARKET HOUSE- USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP I^HHHHHIHfIHHHHf^^ftut Non-poisonous Dip over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100.gallons Dip llsibbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbl LITTLES' "POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many vmn< «Mrim<M Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Pouonous Wm! Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KBEPS WOOL SOFT ft BRIGHT. EASILY MIYFD ICheapost and BEST POISONOUS DIP In theTfiike^ vntJ7 j=n>mr? (In ImProved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE PRICE - (In c 1 1Of 101b BQ P* ca J e One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A#T«mt«-BLAOKBURNIS * 00, Ohriitohuroh. district aqent-e. w. Hanmer, ASHBUBTON.