Railway Accident.

There was considerable ommetion at the ishbutton station yesterday after noon, on the arrival of the express, as it was known that the train was carrying a man who had been "run over "by Ihe engine. The man was taken out of the «* van, cartied on a stretcher to a vehicle in readiness and borne away to the hospital, where Dr Leahy found that after all there was nothing very serious the matter—a braise or two, a rough shaking no doubt, but no bones broken. It appeared that at a road srossing on this side of Selwyn, two men were crossing the line as the train came up. One of the men got oub of the way, bub the other didn't and the engine bumped into him, knocked him down, and carried him along for about • hundred yards on the cow-catcher. After being picked up, he was put on the train in tins guard's van and Dr Kingdon, an Australian visitor bound for Win chester, took charge of him as fEr as Ashbucton, where he was dpalt with as above stated. The Timaru Herald adds the following in regard to the caso :- The man was recognised as William John Martin Smith, who had been convicted and discharged from custody at Christ church only the dny before, on a charge of attempting to commit suicide by throwing himself into the Avon on the 14th inst. He was recognised by shearers on the train as having been a rouseabout on St Helen's station, Amur?, and was said to be extremely deaf. Another account Bays thab his companion, also William Smith, was not with him at the time, having stayed behind at a house just by, in which case the victim's deafness would be a sufficient explanation of the accident. Constable Hallett happened to be a passenger by the train, i and he took charge of the man, and also '. brought his mate with him as far as - Ashburton. j

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible tor the "pinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE 100 YARDS HANDICAP STARTING

TO THE EDITOE. Sir,—l have read the remarks anent handicapping in jour columns, and with your permission would venture to point out a matter as yet unmentioned. While tha captain of the A.O. and A.C. admits that in future races men must be better handicapped, I think he will also agree that an improvement in starting will be' acceptable. The handicapper's efforts are no earthly use when the starting is bad. There would be no grumbling at men beating the pistol (aa several did) if the racing rules wera properly carried out; and if the set style were adopted and strictly adhered to, the difficulty would be overcome. I look for an improvement in thi3 department. —I am s etc , Old 100 Yards Man No. 2.

CRICKET.

Sydney, January 23 As the last cricket match between the Englishmen and Queensland was some what of a fiasco, the New South Wales Cricket Association has agreed to comply with the request of the Queensland Association that the next match should be a combined team of New South Wales and Queensland cricketers. This has been done in order to infuse more interest into the match.

NEW ZEALAND CRITICISED.

-.-—w....S,Yi)NEY, January 23 The Hon Mr Garrard, who has just returned from a flying visit to New Zealand, stated in the course o? an interview that he was somewhat disappointed with his visit. The in dustrial system appeared to him to •work fairly well, and thought it would continue to do so if politicians would only leave it alone. He was sorry lo say a member of the New Zealand parliament seemed to be more of a labor agent than some members of Australian parliaments., It would be better also if ministerial influence was not so marked.

HEAVY WEATHER

Sydney, January 23 The steamer Upolu encountered terrific weather in attempting to reach Newcastle. A tremendous sea disarranged the water ballast system of the vessel and compelled her return to Sydney.

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Tenders. __^ 1 LENDERS are invited for new Floor. - etc., to Store. Havebck Street Specifications *r my Offi c. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 26, at 4 p.m. R. BIRD, ' 1 134 Architect. mKISDERS are invited for Painting X Block of Buildings (known as Mont gomery's). Specifications at my Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 26, at 4 p.m. R. BIRD, 133 Architect. J



Mr D. Thomas. ~~ SPECIAL~ENTR¥. HORSE FAIR, JANUARY 24. IHAVE received instructions from a client to sell at the above the folio-w ---ing thoroughbred racing stock, viz : — I Bay Mare, Miss Mac, Byrs, by CalJ, stock, dam Traducer mare. 1 Bay Pony, Mania, syrs. 1 Bay Pony, Miss Shelton, b'yrs, in training, and well worth inspection, 1 131 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, forTsalb; ONE First Class MASSEY-HARRIS RHAPER and BINDER ; cheap. 1*132 D. THOMAS. "~ SPECIAL ENTRY. "I AM INSTRUCTED by Mv D. Mob -1 JSubSdAT, JANUABY 24, the following well-bred and fast Trotting Ponies, viz.:— 1 Brown Pony Stallion, three years, by Cupid, dam Gipsy. I Grey Pony Stallion, three years, by Prince Charming, dam Princess, by Prince (imported). # IBay Pony Colb, three years, by Pnnce Charming, dam Gipsy, fast trotter. -i Bay Pony Colt, two years, by Prince X Ch.rmi Dß , *£ v OjP°J HOMASi Ifgg Auctioneer,



ARCADE. PIG AND POULTRY FAIR. AT THE REQUEST of many Clients, I intend to hold a Special Sale of POULTRY AND PIGS about the second week in February. Intending Sellers of all descriptions of above are invited to furnish full parti culars as early as possible. Special pens provided for Purebred Poultry. DAVID THOMAS, 1 97 Auctioneer.



BULLOCK'S ARCADE. THURSDAY, "jAK 24, 1895. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. MR DAVID T BOM AS has received I instructions from a large number of Clients to Sell at the above date and fixture, the following DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, viz:- On account of A. W. Handel. Filly, 2 years, by General Tr<»cey. dim Nellie, by Spot; 1 Gelding, two ye»rs, by The Marquis, dam Bess ; 1 Brov n Mare, by Spot, dam by Shales, grand-dam by a Quick-' silver Sydney Mare, foal at foot by General Tracey. I On account of Clients. I Four-horse Team and Dray, 1 Chestnut ! Mare, six yearp, 1 Bay FHy, three years, 1 Bay Mare, I Black Geld ing, all good and sound, 6 Ponies, all under 14 hands, 12 Onbroken and Broken Colts and Fillies, 1 Foan Gelding by Athlete, 1 Grey Mare, stinted to Tekoa, 1 Grey Filly, four years, 1 Yearling, by Tekoa, 1 Brown Mare. 1 Bay Geld ing, four years, 1 Unbroken three year-old Filly. On account of J. Hunt. 1 Chestnut Gelding, Billy, by Atlantic, dam Cloth of Gold mare, good hunter and harness horse. Also, on account of various clients, — Qfl HEAD OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS DAVID THOMAS, 1J69 Auctioneer.



SPECIAL ENTR¥. On account of Mr S. Brown. TO BE SOLD BYPUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE HORSE FAIR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 1895, THE FOLLOWING THOROUGHBRED HORSES, viz WARRINGTON—Bay stallion, syrs, i by Gorton—dam Mountain Lily. i Very fast, and winner of several rates ERRINGTON — Bay stallion, 4yrs, full brother to Warrington. Winner of several racea ROSEHILL— Chesnufc Gelding, syre» by Liverpool—dam Rosedale Winner of many races FRIVOLITY—Chestnut stallion, syrs «> byCadogan. Very fist and winner of several races KILMARNOCK — Bay gelding, by Cheviot, out of daughter of Lady Jane Grey. Very fast, both on the flat and over timber, broken to har ness and very quiet; Also a Heavy Draught Gelding, good in all farm work. > D. THOMAS, I 103 Auctioneer.



Holloway's Pills.—Enfeebled existence —This medicine embraces every attribute re quired in a general and domestic remedy. It overturns the foundations of diaease laid by defective food and impure air. In ob structions or congestions of the liver, lungs, bowels, or any other organ, these pills are especially serviceable and eminently suc cessful, they should be kept in readiness in every family, being a medicine of in comparable Utility for young persons, especi ally those 6f feeble constitutions. They never cause pain or irritate the most sensi tive nerves or most tender bowels. Hollo way's Pills are the best known purifiers of the blood, the most active promoters of absorption and secretion, whereby all poison oua and most obnoxious particles are remove from both solids and fluids. DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. No holders or photos,— Henby Zahdtjb, Whole sale agent



A SAFE OPENING. —_—# - No matter how strongly Liver and Kit'my Trouble and Bright's Disease may entrench themselves in the system, Warner a Safe Cure opens the door to health. Warners Safe Cure cures Kidney IXisease becati&e it has a tpevfic (onif and ttfteratw e/ec« direptly wpon the tissues, fibres, and cells which QQ to make tip the h'dney mlslance, it aocing as a constitutional kidney tonic, It removes congestion and inflammation, changes abnormal action into that of health. No matter whether the disease is acute or chronic, whether ib is a woll-advanced Bright's Disease or the common kidney malady, Warner's Safe Cure does as repre sented. D.» not neglect the first warning symptom of Kidney Disease. Procure at once Warner's Safe Cure and Warner s Safe Pills, use according to the directions found upon the labels, and you will not Jail to ovreome the disease and secure immunity, not only from Kidney Disease, but from many ma'iylhs which are"recognised, as 6 ecpjlfi<*ry 'to it. Jt is wise to prtvttit diaeise, »u4 fyis Warner's Safe Cure dow.



Friedlander Bros. ' UNDER BILL OF SALE. MIgSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS have been instructed to Sell, with out any reserve, by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1895, at one o'clock p.m., on the Section In front of their new Offices, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, viz 5— -f Eight-horse Power TRACTION EN" -i GINE -1 COMBINE and ELEVATOR, com plete. -| WATERCART. BUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, I ji2s A uctioneer. ~~ Public Notices MISS BARRATT'S School will RE OPEN January 28th inst. Sub- ( jects taught — English, Music, Latin, Singing and Drawing. Miss Barratt will be at home from the 2J;th Ins^ _^_ 1 130 i:TrSTDTST, at a low rental, small Shop in Burnett Street, T. BULLOCK*



Public Tr6t-"*s EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HON^Y is now ready, *nd is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establi-hment seven years ago. Sold in 121b and 301b tins, *nd by the hnndreriwei hi. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red), 12 171 SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL ASHBURTON. Conducted by the Religious of "NOTRE DAME DES MISSIONS,' under the special patronage of HIS LORDSHIP THE RIGHT REV. J. J. GRIMES, S M.,D.D., Lord Bishop of Christcburch



Mr H«*niipP?anaer. Head This! |"N CONSEQUENCE of the great 1_ demand for CASH and being under the necessity of Re ducfn Stock owing to a call being made by the Bank of New Zealand, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS j in every article in the Grocery »nd Ironmongery Departments, and until further notice will



mHE above School will RE-OPEN on _1_ MONDAY, 28 h insl. Terms— Extremely moderate. Special terms ar ranged for sisters and children under ten years. The ordinary course includes, in addi tion to the usual English curriculum, French, Book-keeping, and every kind of Plain and Art Needlework. Pupils prepared for Matriculation, Civil Service, and Trinity College, London, Musical examinations. Piano, Violfn, Vocal Music, Crayon Drawing, Painting, Wax and Paper Flower making are extras. For terms etc., apply to the Rev Mother Priobess, at the Convent, Have lock Street. 1120 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1895. NOTICE Is hereby given that the price for Dog Collars, 1895, is as follows :— Dogs kept solely for the purpose of the herding or driving; of sheep or cattle, 2s 6d each ; all other dogs 10s each. Collars can now be obtained from the undermentioned Constables: — William Lewis ... South Rakaia Andrew Morgan ... Methven William Watt ... Ashburton And at the Office of th;s Council. By Order. P. MAINWARING, 1 124 Clerk.



SELL FOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices. I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I Guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Ash burton, Come and judge for yourselves and be , convinced of the troth. 1000 Mats~IOOO Mats* Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM and see that you get it, as there is some Cheap Sugar in the Market put into MAURITIUS MATS. Come and see our windows. NEW NF.W NEW CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTaNAS These fruits are ready for use without further washing.



Drawing & Painting Classes. Mr W.H. Tail ARTIST, C.S.A. TT AS resumed his Drawing and Paint- { ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Mk H. Gates, or Mb W. H. CtetMNS. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class •will be held at Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106 bicycles. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BFFORE buying; Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Hu.-nbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Exi jress. We are now offering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyrea in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering businesa. ' Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WABEHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTNDRILL 0 ft 0. 1, n. Undrill 06 uo,, PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct; from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, •which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifect Corners, etc.



Teas. Teas. Teas. OHTNA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA. Our own blended Teas at 2s, 2a 6d, in Jib, lib packets, and 101b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are ac- ] knowledged to be the best flavored and best value in the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b tins. Italian Goods I have noar landed ex Gothic, the FINEST DELTUAOIEb ever seen in Ashburton, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on applica tion. JUST LANDED (ex Gothic) J3OO GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSTL COLLAKS (in all sizes,) ; Early application necessary.



Binding Twine ! Binding Twine! BINDING WTRE! BINDING WIRE! And all Other Harvesting Material now in Stock. EARMERS, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, having imported some NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED TWINE from Melbourne, McCORMICK EXTRAS kept in Stock, also "TYZAOKS" SECTIONS AND CHAINS for other machines.



—Please Note the Address— T. H. U«" RILL & C°-> CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancred Street, (Next to Building Society's Office — FOR SALE. CAPITAL BuiHing Site-T.S.'s 784 \_J and 795—having two frontages on Peter and Cox streets. Good lard ; nice site for a house. The owner has made up hw/taind to realise at a considerable loss. / T. BULLOOK. T,Ssllß4, 1185 each containing^ acre, Cameron Street, West, fenced and planted with macracarpa. Persons desirous of building are Invited



WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching 011 Special low rates. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock At £5 per cent. Below Cost Price.



This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early o Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



JOHN _WJJLBO N. artist'S~ma"tekials. I have Received a in a position to Supply j chers, Foreign Canvas Selec 3toek of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Nkwton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc.. at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Bate. House Painting & Paperhan<ring. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, j of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Vrame Mouldings on the Premis'B. j. Wilson; CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON. "FOB THE HARVEST FIELD." FULL EIG OUT FOR 17 s 9 U If EN'S Strong Mole Trousers, at 5s lid Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 5s 6d Men's Strong Leather Shirts at Is lid Men's Strong Knitted Socks, at Os 6£d Men's Strong Blue Jumpers at 3s lid AT G. L. BEATH & COS., TANORED STREET



Reduction ot 20 Per Cent on all Lines. KOBEKT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVHSTG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the wlule of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MAEKED PBICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS 1 of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburtiu district, and, afcer YEARS OP HARD WORK, hear 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 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21a to 15§, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS « 4a 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All tfoods A Work Guaranteed.



JLleweilyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THW New Term will commence Januaiy 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. "MR~HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fbralngton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffel ton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL ~O~F MUSIC, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 MR RICHARD WOOD, TIMARU, WILL resume teaching Violin, Viola and 'Cello at the School of Music on FRIDAY, February 1. 1 58 WANTED EMPLOYMENT. ADVERTISER, who is a younp New Zealander, wints employment. Will give his services in exchange for board and lodging. Can drive a reaper and binder. Can also do any clerical work. Good references as to character, A 8., MaU Office. I 95



Musical VIOLIN SCHOOL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher . of the Violin, re-opened on MONDAY, .January 21, at Saundera' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address—Creek Road, Allenton. 1 53 A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridge, 1 TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. PIANOFORTE. AMERICAN ORGAN, THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. MRS W. BOWMAN FOX, PUPIL OF LONDON MASTERS, With Certificates from Trinity College, London. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations FIRST TERM will commence Second Week in JANUARY. Trevorton and Saundera' Buildings. 12U82



i< FMtitlTfl lit, LAND aKD BVI'aTE AGENT, ASHBURTOK. f North British Fire Insurance Company . rB , MPI ., a l/nion Sleam Shipping Limited. Parcels and goods sent to any AlrKNl Ihfc^ partg of the colony I.Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. P >TATOEB! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! C HAVE on hand, and for Sale, in Large or Small quantities, Prime I Floury Kidney Potatoes. MANGLES/ mangles, WmSSSBRnKJr MANGLEg« i-S Hil UA^^ sH Hi H l::SM Mai I^^Bk Sill lU A NEW CTOCK OP MANGLES, BEST MAKE, JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 KOOMS TO LET. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, l^mile from Po«t Office. The land is sub-divided into several paddocks through which streams of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for any industrious and thrifty family to keep a couple of cows and a number of pigs, poultry, etc, with a prospect of good returns. Price and Terms Liberal.



FOR SALE. NEW HQRNSBY STEEL FRAME REAPER AND BINDER, c£3s, and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand Wood's (improved), SINGLE APHON HARVESTER, in work one season, 1 LOs. One Second-hand Plough, Double-furrow, by Booth <fe McDonald ; equal to New, £9> FOR SALE. Eight-horse Power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Bubton & Procter, 701b certificate.— Cheap. ____—> *"•• _______ FERGUSSON AND MITOBEIL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent for the above, and can supply Superior TCn avx Wrapi'ino PAriiß at Reasonable Rates. I am also a Purchaser of 0 d Woolpacks and Sackiflga suitable fo: paper mi 1 requirements. BINDBft TWIN '. AS WE HaVE NO CONNECTION WITH THE . BINDER TWINE MANUFACTURES' COMBINATION, We are thus enabled to SELL TWINE at much LOWER RATES than we would otherwise be able to do, and we would ieque3t all Farmers, Contractor?, and others TO GET OUE QUOTATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING. MACHINE OIL FOR HARVESTERS. We have Large Stocks of all the different makes, including our celebrated LUBROLEINE, Which is unapproachable as a lubricant for the harvest field, being'uuaffected either by heat or cold. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE McCORMIOK REAPER AND SINPER. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



SALE. SALE. nREAI SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND} BOOTS commknces'at A. OER'S ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED.