MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton to the undermentioned places as ollows :— Burnham and Duneandel, daily .., ... . 3,15 pm Ghertsey and Bakaia, Christ church and north, daily 630 am 315 pm 6 30 pm and Monday, Wednes day, and Friday ... 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 pm Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismcte, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ...10 30 am Elgin, Waka&ui, and River eide, daily 6 30 am Sea view, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, . Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ...■ "f; 630 am !Wheatstone, Water ton, Ash ton, iiongbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ...3 45 pm Mount Somera, Springburn, Ba&hside, Alford Forest, Staveley, daily .. ... 4pm ! Methven, daily ... ... 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm 1 ■". E-iling, Rangifcafca, daily ..* 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temuka, Timaru, daily, s 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 315 pm Buapuna, Monday and Thuw- V s \ day  4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm betters containing anything of value should be registered, Letters containing coin or bank notes if posted unregistered will be compulaorUy registered, and charged double registration ,fee

FIRE ALARMS

Alienton ... ... ... ... .. one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead four tolls

Imperial .Polities.

London, February 28 JjQr4 Rfpon Ijas withdrawn the Aus tralian Customs B|ll owing tp tecl)nical enors. It is expected it will be intror duced in the House of Commons. Lord Kipon said he was privately in formed that the House of Commons would object to the Bill being initiated in the tipper House, owing to its financial character. Personally he assured the House that the Bill did not touch the question of privilege, being a colonial measure.

LABOR

London, February 2S The South Wales poal-owners have giyen cue month's notice to pne hundred thousand men. This is the* outiGome of a demand pade by the men for an increase jn the sUding spal pates, "

For fH« Br«QR fsf Tffjs Jifffi—Olarke s *^—'Id-famed Blood Mi?t»FP is y%Franj;ed to v»- " * Mood from *U impwr^jef-frflp) cleanse tnc, — ««U»g. Fop SpW^la. whatever cause «... *"»«u aud Blood Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, „„ "-■»•* diseases, Pimples and sores of all kino ß .. , effects are marvellous. Thousand! of testi-1 monialt. Beware of worthless imitation! and •übititutw' 3 :

DEATH.

Friedlandbr - On March 2, at Ohrist church, Barry FfiiaDLiUDfiß, in his 50th year.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1895. THE EXCURSION TRAIN.

The excursion on Friday was certainly j a success. The train that carried the j children was the largest that ever entered Christchurch, and it waa the first really heavy train that has left Ash burton, the station master must be complimented on his admirable arrange ments for coping with the immense crowd of passengers.. Tickets for the excursion were sold the day before, but many did not know this, and in the morning after the ordinary north train left four extra " ticket offices" were rigged up, and so expeditious]y was the selling conducted that the whole demand was satisfied and the difficult task of stowing the crowd in the carriages accomplished in time to get the train away at eight o'clock. Not an accident of any kind is re corded, and the whole thing passed off like a pleasant dream. Upon the sue cess of this excursion was understood to depend the coming oft of another to Timaru. As nothing succeeds like success, a cheap excursion to Timaru should now be assured. The thanks of the Ashburton people are due to the Harbor Board's officials, to Mr Jb\ Way mouth (the Chairman of the Board) and to Captain Clark, for their kindly attention to, and care of the children on board the tug, which the Board kindly placed at -the disposal of the children for trips in the harbor, to the officers and crews of—well all the vessels in the harbor, but noticeably the "Waihora, where the children could not have been better cared for had they been passengers instead of visitors. The Pakeha was taking frozen sheep Aboard for the London market, and on board of that vessel the officers and crew were also very attentive to the visitors. In fact it seemed as if boiM good angel had passed the word among these genial mariners to be very kind to young people from the interior, foi* kind they certainly were, and many a child came away with an object lesson on commerce he will never forget. 1

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A young man named Henry Bareham, a printer by trade, his died suddenly at New Brighton.

The entries for the Sfc. Patrick sports meeting at Geraldine close on Thursday next March 7-

Dr Greenwood takes up the practice of the late T>r Tweed, and may ba consulted at the house of the late doctor.

The free passes allowed on the port railway line to captains of intercolonial steamers ha- c been called in by the rail way department.

Miss S. Saunders, lately headmistress of the Ashburton Girls' High School, has been appointed to a similar position in the Girls' High School at Blenheim.

A. letter from Sir George Grey, received by the San Frano'sco mail, states that he hopes his health will eooii permit of his return to Auckland.

The members of the congregation of the Tinwald Presbyterian church purpose holding a tea meeting on the evening of Wednesday Maroh 6, at tha Tinwald T«mplar Hall, to welcome Rev. J. Skinner.

At the meeting of the Christohurch Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals yesterday, the Inspector was in structed to make inquiries as to the most humane method of dehorning and to re port at next meeting. In the moantinti* leitera were ordered to be sent to kihdered societies throughout New Zea land, asking their opinion.

The Dunedin Women's Franchise League has resolved —' That the attention of the Minister of Justice be called to the gross miscarriage of justice in the case of Edwin George Boxall, who was charged at Thames with brutally ill-treating 9 child of two years, described by the Southland • News as rivalling it. revolting cruelty almost 'the worst of the Armenian atrocities, and that the leading papers of the colony be requested to publish leaders on this case in order that public indignation might be aroused to demand some more adequate punishment for such inhuman crimes. '

A novel method of establishing direct trade between Russia and the Australian colonies is contemplated by a syndicate «f Russian merchants. It in their intention to fit up a vessel as a floating exhibition of the various products of that country which they think most likely to meet with a ready sale in the colonies. The between decks will be arranged as sample rooms, and the lower holds will be filled with an Assortment of the goods represented, which they hope to sell on the spot. These will consist amongst others, of lub ricating oils, Russian tobacco, hops, silk goods, candles, kerosene, tar, fish, twine, rope, Russian leather, ironmongery, steel, flax, bristles, soap, tallow, varnish, etc. The floating exhibition will leave the port of Revel, on the Baltic Sea, as early as possible this spring direct for Australia, and Melbourne will be probably her first port of pall. If the venture prove a success other vessels will be despatched fitted up in a similar manner.

Prince Kung, who, in company with the famous Li Hung Chang, is to meet the Japanese envoys at Potfc Arthur, is one of the Royal family, and has played a great part in China's history. In 1862 the heir to the throne was Tang-Chi, a child of five. Prince Kung's nephew. A plotwas formed to seize the heir, and to murder the uncle, bat the lattpr heard, of it and crushed the conspiracy. His services were recognised by his appointment as Regent Prince, and then he turned his attention to the Taep ing rebellion, which was carrying all before it. It was ultimately beaten by four men —Prince Kung the Viceroy, Li Hung Chang, General Gordon, and the American sailor, Ward, who was Gordon's prede cessor in command of the ' ever victorious army.' In 1875, when Tung-Chi died without issue, Prince Kung's own son wpuld h.aje been made Emperor, but that hjs electipn would have compelled his father to relinqaish his share iv the djo veromenk As this was impossible, Tsai- Ghing Buffered foi fyis fathers virtues, and his cousin, the present Emperor, sue ceeied. Prince Kung continued to act as Regent until 188 1?, co-oparating with Li Hung in extending European progress, but was then dismissed. He now returns ab(sbo complete a distinguished career.

Qnk Bpx of PliAßife's 841 Pjll^ is warran fed to cur,e all discharges from the Urinary Qjrgaps,'fa ejther se^c (acquired or consli t#t;iqn«i% Gpapel and Pains fn the B.ack. flqarraft'teed free from -Mergury. Sold in Uojcw 4« 0d ea«h, by all Chemists and Paten. "•-*»« thronghout the Wo,4d Proprietor* : Thb I 4** -J*. B^land

Tho Vita! Statistics for Ashburton for the month of February, via :—Births.2s, deaths 10, marriages 5.

Tha Mahinapua lefo Onehunga with tho southern San Francisco mail at 11 am. yesterday. She is expected to arrive at Wellington about five o'clock this after noon, and the Corinna, leaving Welling ton afc 11 pm, will take on the South It-land b*gs to Lyttelton.

The Mel.'Uiesitm cricket team won their match agtitist the Ashburron juniois by mi runs yesterday. Notwithstanding the many departures from Ashburton by tho excursion train there was a good atten dance in the Domain, and a tull hall at the lecture delivered by Bishop Wilson iv the evening. '.

Thero are now on view in Mr George Jesson'd window three photographs that will :bo interesting to the public of Ash burton, as pood represetitttiona of three prominent visitors from Australia at our local champion swimming races en Wed nesday next. The photographs are those of Messrs A. B. Pyke, President of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Associ ation, T. J. Maloney captain of the Enter prise Swimming Club (the oldest estah fished in Sydney) and one of the most expert divers in the colonies, and J, Helliogs a holder of many championships and said to be as fast as Gormley until recently, the fastest swimmer in Aus tralia.

William Hay, blacksmith at Pleasant Point, employing one man, was yesterday fined 5s and costs by the Stipendiary Magistrate at Timaru for failing to register hia place of businass as a factoty before Jan. 21. Inspector Stanlepsteted that he gave defendant a form to fill on Jan, 16 or 17, and told him to esnd it in with the 5s fee before Jan. 21 ; he called again on Jan. 21, »ad defendant said he would not register, as he was goingr to file. He was rather bounceable about it and witness therefore reported the matter to Welling ton, and was instructed to prosecute. Defendant assured his worship that he would have registered, but he could not get the money iv time.

At the meeting of the Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association yes terday morning, on the motion of Captain Russell, it was decided that it is abso lutely essential for the proper supervision of the atock industry and m the interest of consumers of meat that regular scien tific branches should be added to thd agricultural department of the Govern ment, and that to give effect to this opinion

the service of eminent bacteriologists should be obtained from Europe to report on the, various diseases in sheep and dafle, the origin, nature and preven tion of which are at present unknown. It

was also resolved to enlist the co-operation of kindred societies throughout the colony in endeavouring to give effect to this resolution.

I We regret to learn that Mr Harry Friedlandar, an old Ashburton settler, died this morning. Mr Fricdlander had been long ailing, never having recovered from the injuries he received in an embroglio in Burnett Street in 1886, when, called upon in the Queen's name by Constable Beddek, he essayed assisting the constable to arrest a refractory prisoner, and was severely injured by the crowd Mr Frled'ander never got over the injuries he then received, which had their worsts effect upon his brain... It was only a short time ago that the worst feature of those injuries was developed, and the patient had to ba aent to an asylum. His physical weakness has appar ently joined issue with his mental, and one cf the sweetest tempera and warmest hearts has passed away.

Of the many wonderful inventions of science for the assistance of commerce dur ing the present century, perhaps none has been more successful thin the telegraph. Although little more than half a century has elapsed since the first telegraph line

was opened in Europe, resent statistics show that telegraphy has made astounding progress. In 1870 the snullfist number of

messages despatched was 466 700 by Nor way, and the largest 9 350,000 by Groat Britain. Gnrnuny was third on the list, with 8.207,800. the United States being second with 9,157,646. Ji 1*93 Norway

had still the smallest number, 1 .'949,541, Germany was now fourth with 31,175,100. No figures were forthcoming for Fi <nee in 1892, bub in 1891, the number of messages

wm 32,397,000. The United Kingdom srill retained the first plao3. its toed being; 69,908,600, compared with 62,387.298, in

the United States. Au itria held fifth place with 10,835,302.

The President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Mr John Wighwn,

M.R.1.A., has invented a new lighthouse light and has brought it experimentally before the Science Department of the Royal Dublin Society. It may be briefly described as a method of making the light of revoling lights continuous, instead of, as at present, reonrrent after intervals of darkness. This is a boon to navigation which, mariners have very earnestly desired, that is, that they might have the benefit of the great power and character istic appearance of revolving lights, and at the same time have them contin ually in their eye as are the fixed lights round our coast. Mr. Wigham, has had long experience in lighthouse matters, and this invention of his is considered the greatest advance which has been made in the science ot lighthouse illumination since the time of FresneL Mr. Wigham's pre vious inventions, which have been adopted to a considerable extent by lighthonse authorities, have been mostly in the direc tion of conferring increased powers on light house illuminants, but this new invention supplements those he h^spreviously macje, inasmuch as it is applicable tcj all light house lights;, ga,i, gil, and electricity.

Hqllcjway's Pills.—Enfeebled Exist ence.—This medicine embraces every tri bute required in a general and domestic remedy. It overturns the foundations of disease laid by defective food and impure air. In obstructions or congestions of the liver^ lunjgs ? bq\yls v or any other organs* jiheae pills are, especially serviceable and eminently successful. They should be kept in readiness in every family, being a medicine of incomparable utility for yoatsg persona especially those of feeble constitutions. They never cause pain or irritate the most sensi tive nerves or most tender bowefcs. Hollo way's Pills are the best known purifiers of the blood, the most active promotersY.pf absorption and secretion, whereby all poisons ou3 and most obnoxious pai.ticles are re moved from, both solids and fluids.

QUARTSR-MILE NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP

BUTTDB.

London, March 1 The Argentine Republic has sent a shipment of butter as a test in competition with the Australian article.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, February 28 The Japanese are organising for the march to Bekin. They have evacuated the advanced positions near Weihaiwei.

The Welsh Church.

London, March 1 The Welsh Church Disestablish ment Bill has been read a, fi,rst tim,e in the House of Ootnmons, Mr Bryce, speaking in defence of | $he $ill, pointed to, the examples of the disestablishment of the Protestant i Episcopal Churches in the colonies, whose spiritual life h*d not been

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, March 1 Considering that this was au off day the attendance was highly satisfactory. Over 10,000 peopla were present before lunch and thb attendance increased to fully 13,000 as the afternoon wore on. Ihe Australians were decided favorites, but when it was known that Giifen had won the toss the odds lengthened mate ially. Giffeu elected to t>at, and sent in Brace and Hirry Trott, while Stoddart entrusted the bowling to Richardson and Peel. Bruse opened vigorously and freely, but at 27 gave a f possible chance to Ford in the slips, which was not accepted, the bill glancing off PhilipaonV hand. At 35 four leg-byes were run. At 39 Bruce hit one from Peel sharply into the slips where McLaren look ie with difficulty. Braces 22 included four fours and six singles. Giffen who filled the vacancy, opened very cautiously, being con tent to allow Trott to do the scoring. At 45 Stoddart failed to cover a return to Peel two runs raiuiting from the overthrow. A nice hit to leg by Trott brought fifty up, following this with a square leg hit for four. At 5? the South Australian opened his shoulders and hit Richardson for three. At 65 Lockwood relieved Richardson, off whom 29 runs had been scored in ten overs, and at 72 Briggs replaced Peel. Play was very alow until the luncheon adjournment. On resuming the batsmen displayed the utmost cautftm. At 80 Giffen cut Briggs to the rails for 4, and in the next ovsr Trott got off a drive from the same bowler for 4, Brock well by smart fielding saving two runs. On a neat stroke Giffen obtained five off Lookwood in the next over, and caused the century to be hoisted. Shortly afterwards Trott played at Briggs and had to pay the penalty. His forty-two included . five fours, one three, and four twos, and represented 1 hour and 45 minutes at the wickets. Ab 103 Giffen hit a loose ball from Lockwood to leg for four, and at 109 Iredale, who succeeded Trott, and had been feeling his way, drove Briggs for three. At 112 Richardson again went on; Lock wood, who had bowled 15 overs at the cost of 21 runs, retiring. At 115 Giffen got Richardson nicely to leg for 4, and eleven runs later Richardson bowled Iredale with a shooter, the latter'a score consisting of one three and five singles. With Gregory's advent Peel relieved Briggs, and in Richardson's next over Gregory hit him to leg for 4. At 131 Gregory drove Peel to the off for 4, and Giffen hit Richardson to leg for a couple, and with a late output him to the rails for 4. At 142 Giffen played Peel on to his wicket, after making 57, included in which were four fours, two threes, and six twos. He batted faultlessly during the 2£ hours he was at the wickets. Darling filled the vacancy, and at 148 Gregory beautifully cut Richard son to the fence for 4. The pair now began to score rapidly. At 183 Briggs relieved Peel, who had cost 53 runs, and three runs later, Brockwell was tried in place of Richardson, whose wicket had cost 74 runs. In one over, 13 were scored off Brockwell by Gregory. At 221 Lockwood went on in his place. Brockwell only sent down four overs, but they produced 22 runs. At 223 Darling should have been run out, but Look wood failed to take the ball from Ward. At 228 Peel relieved Briggs, who had obtained one wicket at a coit of 45 runs. At 243 Phillip son badly missed Darling. At 262 Richard son went on instead of Lockwood, Ford taking Peel's place. These frequent changes, however, had no effect, and the partnership remained unbroken when stumps were drawn for the day. In an hour and a quarter the pair had put on 131 runs; Gregory's score inoldded eight fours, while Darling had nine fours to his credit. With one or two exceptions the fielding of the Englishmen was splendid. Over £700 was taken at the gates. The following are the scores :— Australians.—First Innings. Bruce, c McLaren b Peel 22 H. Trott, b Briggs ... 42 Iredale, b Richardson ... ... ... S Giffen, b Peel ... ...' ... 57 Gregory, not out ... ... ... 70 Darling, not out 72' Extras ... 11 Total for four wickets ... ... 252 Richardson 1 wicket for 81, Peel 2 for 70, Briggs 1 for 45, Ford 0 for 9, E. Brock well 0 for 22, Lockwood 0 for 44.

London, March 1 The Daily News says that the chances of winning this test match seem to be in favor of the Australian team, which is stronger in batting than has been found for ten years' past. Some of the members of the English team are not playing up to their Home form,

On Thursday afternoon the Ashburton and Temuka teams met at Temuka. Captain Dann yon the toss and decided to take the field. The visitors batted two men short and started scoring from the first, and had put on 64 runs when the fourth wicket fell. Hawkeg was then put on to bowl and rattled down the wickets, getting 4 for one, and the innings closed for 71 runs. Denshire, Davis. and Barton got into double figures, all of them hitting hard for their runs. The Temuka fielding was good. Low made a brilliant left-handed catch at forward point from a hard drive by Denshire. Brown and Dann were first to bat for Temuka, the former player doing exceedingly well and losing hia wicket just on the call of time for 83, and aided by Gitlespie, who made an equal number of runs, gained an easy victory for Temuka, the score being 96 for six wickets. Of the other batsmen Yelvin did well for his runs, being in a long time, and taking the edge off the bowling, which wa? too good and straight to score off, for the greater part of an hour. E. Andrews was the best of the Ashbnrton bowlers, getting 3 for 29, and the fielding was well up to the mark, Burton aod Denshire especially showing up well. Afternoon tea was pro* vided by Meidames Luxford and Herbert for the teams and ladies present.

Wesleyan Conference.

Kbi.'sow, March 1. The Weuieyan Conference returned. In the Ministerial session, Rev J. T. Knott, M.A.. tendered his resignation, which was accepted with an expression good will and appreciation of his past ser vices. Mr Knott intends to devote his attention to farming pursuits in Welling* ton district. He also intends to deliver, frqm time to time, lectures on scientific subjects, a branch of study to which he has given special attention. Rev W. Sinclair wa3 received into full connexion after completing the usual pro bation of study.

Rev &. Rishwortii was permitted to, be* come a supernumerary for on» year on account of ill health.

Etey R. S. Bunn, residing in New South Wales, was. continued as a super* numerary on the same ground Rev J. Crump was received into full work again. Rev S. Griffiths received permission to visit England.

In the Representative Session the request of the A»hburton circuit for division was granted. Blackball district, Wast Coas% is to be occupied as. a new station. Cheviot was made a home mission station. Otaki was constituted, a circuit. Rev W. Morley resd correspondence and placed before the Conference a laige number of documents in connection with the subject of Methodist union. The discussion on this question will be taken ne^t Tuesday. The Connexion^ Secretary (Rsv, W. Morley) presented a very full report of his woi'K during tha past year. After discussion, Mr Morley's re-appointment wai carried by thirty-nine votes to nil.

European and Other Foreign Items

Loupotf. February 28 The Ameer of Afghanistan has written, accepting an invitation to visit England, provided his health will permit. The Court decided that there is a strong prima facie case made out against the accused in the Liberator cages. - The Investors 1 Review says that re ports from Auckland complain bitterly of the Bank of .New Zealand grasping the entire business of the colony, and killing private enterprise. The Daily Chronicle says that Sir Hercules Robinson's appointment is a concession to Mr Rhodes. It con siders that Sir Hercules' advanced age will prevent him from really undertak ing the fatigues of the position. The Times thinks that the appointment is certain to be strongly opposed both in England and Cape Colony. It will be necessary for Sir Hercules Robinson to resign the Directorship of the Standard Bank and De Beer's mine. March 1. In the discussion on Sir William Macgregor's paper, Lord Knutoford praised the action of the colonies with regard to New Guinea, and agreed that it would be unwise to deport natives. Sir J. F. Garrick said that it was impossible to expect the colonies to continue to finance New Guinea for philanthropic purposes- Earl Stan more hoped that the Colonial Office would not interfere with the colonies governing New Guinea.

INFLUENZA.

Lovdon, March 1 Upwards of a thousand London police are confined to bed with influenza. The disease is less fatal, but more wide spread than previous epidemics. Paris, March 1 The weekly death rate from in fluenza in Paris has reached five hundred.

Tasker's Jewellery Case

London. February 28 In Tasker's case the Judge entered up judgment in accordance, wath the finding of the jury.

THE PACIFIC CABLE

Washington, March 1 The two branches of the Legislature will again confer with regard to the Hawaiian cable.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS

St. Petersburg, March 1

M. Lobanoff, Russian Ambassador in Vienna, and not M. de Stael, suc ceeds M. de Giers as Minister of Foreign Affairs.,

NEW CALEDONIA

Paris, March 1

During the debate in the Chamber of Deputies on colonial affairs, M. Delouele urged that the Government should obtain compensation from Great Britain in return for discon tinuing the transportation of convicts, to New Caledonia.

NOT MAD

Sydney, Marck 2 The Rpv. Clark has been discharged from custody, the Government rcedical officer who examined him testifying that he is of sound jnind. .

Order Refused.

Sydney, March 1 John Marton applied to the full court to day for an order to restrain the Premier from discharging the function of Attorney-General and to remove him from the office of ftoiicitor- General. The grounds of the applica tion were that the section of the Con stitution Act allowing a member of the Legislative Assembly to hold these offices has been repealed, and Mr Reid therefore is acting illegally. The Chief Justice said the Court hud no power to deal with the matter and refused to hear argument.

Australasian Poultry in England.

London. March 1 Mr Valentino, referring to a report that Sir Saul Samuel is urging New- South Wales to export poultry, states that itis imperativethat thebeat quality should be sent, that the birds be large, young, and well packed. The best prices would be secured in Much and April, and he estimated that they would obtain 2s 6d each for good poultry, and Is additional for choicest Dorkings, Plymouth Rock*, and Brahmas. He advocates a united colonial exhibit at the various agricul tural shows in the United Kingdom, beginning in June.

THE ABfIBUKIOW GUARDIAN: SATUKDAY, MARCH 2, 1805.



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"PRESENTS. We are now giving JIT Presents to all purchaser!? of 2* 6d and upwards.—H. 0. Segers, Melford House. , >



ITtJ ANTED Known—The Corner is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier.



?• SALEK ■ WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. THE largest and finest stock In the District to select from. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive careful and prompt atttention. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 6s. Sole Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and "Spocialite" sp ctaolea. S SALEK. EAST STREET.



AT THE DOMAIJV BATHS WANTED Known—All wool Delaines, Prints, and Crepons below whole sale rates.—MiTchbia and Tubnkr, WANTED Known —Mrs Hoopbr (monthly nurse) is open to accepc engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoopeb, Alford Foreet Road, Aehburbon. 11*134 WANTED Known.—Having had saoh a successful season with Dresses, balance to clear %t nominal prices.— Mitchell and Turner. HM. JONES is offering his Large . and Varied Stock of Stationery Account Books, Prize and School Books, Fancy Goods, Plated Glass and Chinaware, at lowest prices for cash. Pianos and Cycles on Easy Terms. 2 158 WANTED Known—That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jars, Pints bs 6d per dozen, Quarts 6s, and half Gallon 8s 6d, to clear. Enamel and Brass Preserving Pans from 4s 6d upwards. — John Okr and Co. 2 33 | , „ __ _ GUNS 1 Guns i Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from , the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardlby's Sporting Repository



WANTED Known—A tremendous run on our Glovos, 4£d upwards. —MITCHEIX AND TUBNKKi. |CE CREAM, Ice Crejun. Cool your *- selves during these hot times at H. A. Flower, Confccfcioneer, East Street. Ice supplied In large or small lota. pi HOICK New Season Fruit. Grapes, V.^ Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.— a dams, Senders' Buildings. NEW Season's Teas, just to hand. Best value in Ashburton. Prises 1/6, 1/9, 21-, and 2/4.—Oakson and Co. 2 24 T ADIF.S' and Gentlemen's lefNoff : JLj Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mbs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11 170 BLANKETS bought at Edwards HenHet'a S»le, a special line of DouWe Blankets at 7a 9d. Exh-aUrge and heavy 15 s 6d and 16s 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building



OWN Make in ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ,' also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., afc Mrs Alcokn's new shop, Baker's Buildings.



RUBKRL' ALCORN haa opeued in Baker's Buildings, next the Cour thouse, .with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought; at Kdwards, Bannetfc's and the Kai»|#)i' t)%los, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought, to Ashbnrton, Also an araortment of Boots, WANTKD Known — Spectacles, Kye Frotcctots, Gojjsrles, Kolders, and evprytliing in the optica line at S. S4.p:K'si Optician. WaNTKD Known.—That wa are 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, Aahburton. /"yHttlS I'MAS Presents, Choice Orna-, \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balis ac<* Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embaßsies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killeu Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. \TOTICE! Notice Sport for all IN Guns let ouc on hire or sold on tima payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardiby, Ironmonger, etc" 1



\jk/*ANTED Known—Special line of VV Gents' Kegatta Shirts, al! sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.-—W, H. Collier. BEAUTIFUL and useful Presents to all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. —H. C Segbbs, Mellcrd House. AN T ElTifN~qW N. —F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next, the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates. Lidies Room a specialty. 1*153 « IT"ANTED Known—Holders of VV Present tickets can now get them changed.—H. 0. Se^iers, Melford House. WANTED Known—That owkg to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saundeis' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A La\vbib , ■166'? BANS ! Bang i Bqtug 1 My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, £luo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Gases and all sporting materials of the first ,^aality at J. W. Hardley's. Gun Emporium



BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, Ths Prize, Child's Companion, r)bildre»'s Friend. Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope*. Young England, *<*he,r New Books afr Lowest Prices.— ana c -^.rwes and Co. U 98 L. F. Anj>*. •■'•—«,—*~,.^«r^=^-=T^=- ——— **W»t if you are in WANTED Known ~ J ... ■ '-. « a guro  want of a first) class artio^ " mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot u^ better than call at.). Moxson's ; you will get tho very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hill Boob fttoro, Etat street, Aehburtoo,



NEW PATTERNS OF TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHWQJ: AGTpRY. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR FIRST CLASS* TAILORING. MEN'S SAC 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, :*ss YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE. 28s <§i> LADIES' WATERPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, JWs .9? NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTQRY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager.



For Indigestion, the best remedy ia un do,ubtedly Norton's Camomile P^lls. They can confidently be recommended m being iujld in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130, years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia* sick Headache and for l^iver and Stomach compla ta. Sold in battle- Is l&d, '2* 9d, and Ua, by aU Modi owe Vendors throughout the world. A implt, mtt wi eertftia remedy, i



WKI>KJB»I>AIf, MARCH • DOLL AR CIGARETTES, 3d.—No | holders or photos.—Hbnby Zander, Whole ! sale Agent. ... FILLu Best Family Medicine CURE Sick HMdache,Constipatien, • DYSPEPSIA, UVER TUWLO. '■ PunlfViptrt^EasjliTafcfc The delidat* sugar-coating of Ayer's PHls dissolves hnitttdiately on reaching tike stom ach, and permits the full strength ©I each Ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As » purgative, either for travellers or as & family inwllctue, Ayer's PUIs are the best In in© worm*. AYER'S~PILLS, Made by Di. J.C. Ayer & Co.,LoweU,Mass.,U.S.A. HIGHEST AWABDB AT THE . World's Great Expositions. W 'Jls^?. 1?! of ? h W Imitatloiu. The mm* .3iSJSB! li"li W9WB «••«* W#Bs{