Tnsmanlan Bank,

Hobart, January 24

The statement to be submitted to tbe half-yearly meeting of creditors of the Bank of Van Pieman's Land shows that the nominal surplus of i £100,000 exhibited in the balance' sheet wiH not cover the anticipated loss in the course of liquidation unless the value of real estate throughout the colony is restored within a reasonable time, though the position will be bene fited in proportion to the success attend ing the disposal of the lottery tickets The liabilities, now stand at £352,000. The reduction since the closing of the Bank amounts to £604,000.

Victorian Politics*.

Melbourne, January 24 In the Assembly the Premier inti-, mated in reply to questions that the ] Government intends to take the finan cial straits of the colony into consider ationduringtherecess. The Government had not been approached by depositors with a scheme for releasing the funds in the reconstructed institutions. If auch a scheme were submitted it would be the duty of the Government to give it careful consideration. This reply seemed to amuse the House. The Ministers, Members, and Judges Salaries Bills and Primage Duty Repeal Bill passed their final stages. On consideration of the report of the Governors Salary Reduction Bill, the Premier moved to reinstate £7000 in stead of £5000 which was carried by 42 to 34. The bill finally passed. The Council passed the second read ing of the Income-tax Bill by 28 to 10 and subsequently put the Bill through its final stages,

THE ASilßbK'iON QUAKDIAN! FRIDAY, JAMJARY 28, 18S5.

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FATAL ACCIDENT j TO DA*, IN HAVELOOK STREET, j JUST avoided by Buying the Balance of NIND WARD & CO.'s Stock r.f! CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, and FANCY GOODS AND TOYS. Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, AND THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. These G^ods wero bought at a discount of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Vrica. .XAIMJftS BAUER, 12 159 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. VJ OTICE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70 E. C. PRICHARD. F. E. WHITE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Manager THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Just to hand— Hellebore Powder for Fruit {Trees I Sparkling Summer Drinks Fruit Preservative Powder Insect Powder, Fly Papers I Ii HE SUNDAY Hours at this establishment on and after January 6, 1895, will be 2 to 3 in the Afternoon, and 8 ti11.9 1a the Evening. ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Savin? of 85 !»«•!• i«nt.on Your Coal Mill. HWB APPOINTED JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, .WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALIO is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It v an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, tplendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. in stock. Important Notice, I HAVE pleasuro in intimating that 1 have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVER 7 POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, find Glassware, Ironiuongeiy,. Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be fold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keepLig with the above lines I have also made a largo purchase of C) ockeryware, etc , on most favorable tt rms from Messrs Kind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin ouishing business, and wi 1 offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual manner at Marke Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWBIB, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT ashburton. I N chanking the Public for their liberal 1 support during the short season I have opened this business for the treat- j ment of ALL DISEASES by the system of Hydropathy, I have pleasure it) announcing that we have been successful in all cased taken into the establishment. Among the various cases, we havo had congestion of the lungs, chest, liver, stomach and kidney complaints, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism,bronchitis, influenz*, inflammation, bad legs, neuralgia, weak ness and debility. The following is one of the many testimonials : — Christchurch, November 30. 1894 I have great pleasure in testifying to the good results obtained from the course of baths and treatment adopted at Mb Rule's Hydropathic Establishment. My wifa had sustained a very severe attack of bronchitis and congestion of the lungs, and was evidently sinking from exhaustion when she became an inmate of the above institution. After a fortnight's baths and skilled nursing she quite recovered and was abletoresnma her domestic duties Too much cannot be said in praise of the care and attention bestowed upon patients by Mr and Mrs Rule* and trained nurses and both attendants engaged.—E H Brown. w. hlule, PROPRIETOR WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zander, Sola Agent. DOLLAR 07.0ARGTTES-3d per packet,



fiAXDER & Sons Eucalypt Extract There af Imitations of Eucalypti« Extract in th market now, products of s'mple distil'ation formin de resinous oils. In order that tlwse crude oil may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Euoaltpt Extract, wbic^i is recosrnised by the medica division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we state : - is proved by teits by th. MaJieal Clinic« of he Universities at Bonn arid Ghriefswal'', Prussia, and teported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Paraacology, at Pon, (.ad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the > edical Clinic at Greifswald, tbat only products that ere saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro ssor Dr Bister of England, and to Drs Bauer, clntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only n which possesses tha proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract AH other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which hnve.when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts *hich may have received distinction at Exhibitions as jommerciel articles s<re used for mechanical pur oses are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our pr. duct, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velops most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance "being rccuced in specific density through tbe presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, tbe consequences are appalling For Bafe'y always ask for SANDKR AND SON S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and ect the old, well-tes ed and reliable preparation. —?and hurst, VictoriHAustralia. SANDER AND SON'S



I'OB TUB Br.OOD IS THE Life - Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases. Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 5



AVER'S Hair Vigor S\ RESTORES m COLOR Enl PROMOTES #Jk Abundant Growth 0F THE H lw"*«*»J It cures itching hu jM jA gSa mors, and keeps tlie BJlsSks llffi^ healthy, and free from K«£'^P^H dandruff. Wf^^^^M^^Sf- w.r **c s: that six years ago I lost nearly half of my hair, and what was left turned gray. After using Ayer's Hair Vigor several months, my hair began to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor PREPARED BY 9 DR. J. C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .S. A. Cg^ Beware of cheap imitations. The iiamo — As'er —is prominent on the -wrapper, and is blown in the tflass of each of our bottles. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, <»nd Is the 1 est simple his Avliry has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold in 12) b and 301b tins, md by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIABY, Hampstead. Brand —St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 171 ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Hccartiiis Henry HAVTNG Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Andbfson, begs to notify that as hereto oro the BEST CLASS OP GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP m*y ba relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner has a thorough knowledge ot tin requ»r<;mentß of the Ashburton Pu mc, which he will spare no pains to meat A CARD Mrs A, 0. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. 'I erm Commences January 14. UPMB MN AITOQATJQN,



BEKCEIAM'S PILLS TT'OR Bilious and .Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Xj Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi-' ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try on e Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to bo " WORTH A GUINEA BOX.* BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com nlete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER; They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of' society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Bcecharo's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world, Ful diections with each box. kkpahed only By THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Solo by all Drtooist in the Colonies. l_ WALKEE-S BOT-FLY REMEDY. (0) — IMPORTANT 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 61 per set. No remedies over introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended ab the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr Seisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun-1 work hearty and well I bolieve it to be a edin, writes:—l am acquainted with that | medicine unequalled, and can recommend it nuiaanoe more than any veterinary in thae j with all confidence to all horse owdere, as the Colony, having bad great experience in j best horse remedy in the market. America U S and practiced my profession in Edwabd Cobbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac- Greenwood Farm, tien to the pubio that no veterinary in the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 oolonies can produce testimonials ol the Mr Walker. Sir,—-I am glad to bear teati cureß affected as myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effeotß of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be which I gave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life orse I treated reovered when taken in time. lesß and a bad color, and got low in condition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are tbe 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 ahould be given to every horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he showß signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your __ Remedies, and tne treatment you pre-. Laurißton, August 18, 1894 scribed, and in a few days he wa» quite Mr Heseltine.-Sir, I think it ifl only right better, and now at bia work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite believe, had I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Remedies, he would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. this as you please. Alter seeiog the state of the stomach of my Robebt Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the «— ---rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenched eighN following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14, 1894 tions, Itoleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in a few days there was a wonderful change in i n f orm i Dg you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I oan highly recommend it got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a and would advise farmerß to lose no time in WO nderful suocess. I had four borsea drenching their Btock lest they have their Ber i o usly ill on December last. After using all horaes diopping dead as I had, I believe it to the remet ji es j ao old think of I was induced be tbe ocly safe and certain cure for the t0 try your m ; x ture. The result was mar suffering of horses velloua, I Btriotly followed the direotious James Lemon g j ven aQ $ j n a wee t th e horees were oat of —— danger and recovering rapidly I drenched Ashburton Forkp, March 1, 1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Heseltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order got from you proved quite a success with p, Sxbwabt my dying horse. He was ailing for sonn days, his coat got v?ry dry, the skin tight, a ruriDim; Mr CroSß# Burnham, got the Remedy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horga BU fj er i n g ! aß t year; on reaching home scaroe'y able to walk about; we quite expected he WSB dead> season one took bad, also he would die. I heard a good deal about showing the symptoms. Ha gave theßemedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedie?, Bnd gava it an(J the gecon( j day afterj the DOrse pasged with the most satisfactory results, and shortly bots in h un( jredß and is doing well, af er be got the last bottle he began to im rove and by tbe end of a week waß able for I Af.FNTFOR ASHBURTON—J Heseltine, Saddler; Recardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER-ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston



W> H. COLLIER APPROACHING 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, &c, 6|d yard, formerly la A line of Striped Flannelettes 4^-ci 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 "CO RUE H."



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, dirsct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WESTTORT COAL And the Celebrated WESTPORT CREY VALLEY COAL | CARDIFF COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W.H. COLLINS and CO. Thomas B. Kilworth, E*N GJI N E E R, IT as REMOVED to his new premi e;s, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON.



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. —— o- SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We Have Ju-t Landed lO TONS OF MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam.Season. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauriti s Scoa TIINEST VBW CURRANTS. y^LENCIA TIAISINS (V. nULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season's crop, WE have also to hand, per s.s, R^ngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED 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 for Orders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE-



A GRE4T NATIONAL CRISIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashburton 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 this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of money that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OR 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 their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save 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 cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2£d, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b (ins 15s 9d, 31bs 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 prices and Shortest ; Notice. 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 NOTK THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAILOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



AKCADE HOUSE, Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing &ome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS] LACES, FLOWERS,'tFEATHERS.IGLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS^ BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. C JOTIIItff;. CIjOTHOTGL CIiOTHIArc}. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &q] SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPjEJNCEK and 00, ARCADE HOUSE.



FRIEDLANDER BROS. \XfE BEG TO ADVISE THE SHEEP OWNERS AND OTHERS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT [that we have been APPOINTED AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF COOPERS CELEBRATED DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO FOR THE DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE-TINWALD DIPPING PREMISES, And for this portion of the business we have made arrangements with MR M. REDMA YNE, and can rely npon his giving every attention and satisfaction to those who may entrust us with dipping their sheep. FRIEDLANDER BROS-



Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring* Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W. SPARROW •H Alh Py°ved frora P ast experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory, both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. Iwrrft eref?redecided*° CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SY.SI&M entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to cimmand a large TIONS I"*— £ollowin S quotations will give some idea of the REDUC- First plan Tweed Sac Sui ... .„ 55,, former price 70s P«JS aBS » - .. 60s, former price 75s BwSfc" » ■ - •« 65«! former price 80s TWa r* m ,» - - 70s, former price 85s cest quality Twee 1 money can procure ... 755, former price 90* Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Os Od Remember these Prices are foMfirst Class 'Workmanship. FIT AND ST?YLe"gUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET. N.B.—As these prices may be copied by other Fxmib, please call or send for samples and compare qualities.



"FOB THE HARVEST FIELD." FULL EIG OUT FOR 17 s 9 D MEN'S Strong Mole Trousers, at 5s lid Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers 3 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 & GO'S., TANCRED STREET



DRAPERY SALE ! DRAPERY SALE I DRAPERY SALE I DRAPERY AND CLOTHING F" FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. EVERY ARTICLE TO CLEARED OUT. ; CUSTOMERS are delighted with their Purchases the last Fortnight, and we ire induced to CONTINUE THE HALE for a short time longer. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lines we are offering :— Dress Goods 2|d, 3|d, and 4|d White and Grey Towels 2*d Doable Width Dress Materials 7Jd Lace Curtains Is 9d per pair All Wool Serges If d Ribbed Hose 6d per pair or 3 for Is Flannelette 2|d Ribbons all shades Id per yard Yard Wide Twilled Flannelettes 5Jd Pure Cambric Prints 6ji, usual price Silesia Linings I|d 10§d White and Grey Sheetings BJd Good Prints fast colors, 3fd and 4sd AND EVERY OTHER DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED TO THE LOWEST; POSSIBLE FIGURE; G. H. Mogridge, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners'of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) ss, 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makeslQO gallons Dip s*>;< - 15TTLES r FOWM^^lP^^^^^^ 1 A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dips. [Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. wrrvrc o-omvr (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per) cwt WU Ihs fRIUfi- — { In Caseß oi 10j 101b packets y gos per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Aflrent»-BLACKBURNE ft 00 ♦ Ohrlitohuroh. pistrict AGENTS^MiIes and Co., Limited, (IN LIQUIDATION.) Ashburton and Rakaia.