CRICKET.

Melbourne January 10 The local v-niversiiy .defeated Sydney universi'y by an inning< and 72 runs.

The Tasmanian Loan.

*»- -* London. January 9 It is officially announced that the average of the Tasmanian loan was £98 6s Id. The Daily Chronicle declares the price realised indicates the sure recovery of colonial credit.

THE VICTORIAN CRISIS

Melbourne, January 10 The Premier freeely expressed his intention to resign, as the Labor Party had made the Government's position intolerable. The Governor has re turned to town and Government will communicate their decision to him to day. Suggestive hints are thrown out that if Government will renounce the Labor Party and abandon the land tax they will receive fair support from a portion of the Opposition corner,

WHALE FISHING

London, January 9 Speaking at the Boyal Colonial Institute, Sir William Flower stated that he believed good revenue would be derived from the black whale fish ing m Australian and New Zealand ■waters if an effectual close season were determined upon.

THE WEST COAST RAILWAY.

— -• • London, January 9 At a meeting of the New Zealand Midland Railway Company, Mr Salt, the Chairman, strongly denounced the New Zealand Government, whose treatment of the Company he character ised as outrageous. Sir Bruce Burnside "was appointed arbitrator on behalf of the Company. Mr Salt leaves for New Zealand on Friday.

The Lovell's Flat correspondent of the Bruce Herald states that a fine paddock of oats belonging to Mr W. Fraser is under going a remajkible visitation. The crop is covered with a blight which to all appear ance is exactly indentical with that so familiar among cabbages, causing It t© wither and die. Mr Fraser at first decided to torn his sheep into the crop, but as the blight, which affects about one sixth of the whole, does not appear to bft spreading, the unaffected portion is to be allowed to ripen. One o( the Government experts should visit the farm and decide whether this is a new pest which farmers should be warned against.

THE ASHBURTOI* GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1895.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their itear wanting office, Burnett Street Aahburton FRIDAY, January Hi 1895,



JOHN JfJ^SON. ABTIST'S~MA~TE RIALS. I have Received am a position to Supply J chers, Foreign Canvas Selecv, 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashfaur- I Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting* & Paperhansrmg. I HAVE Kspecially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, ' CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCB.TON. CLEARING SALE. H. M. JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS BEDUOTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS— _ . Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS- „, ■■ Hundreds of Prize Books at Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN- „ , Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS S A GENUINE REDUCTION, EO NOT MISS THE CHANCE. H. M- "J6 NE S, EAST STKEET, ASHBURTON. 12 32 | . , A GREAT NATIONAL CRtSIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged m Ashbarton 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 SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system m catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods ab 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 Aehburton 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 m town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. MoneF cheerfully returned for any goods, not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Ba, 101 b tins 15s 9d, 31 bs 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 m the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries m town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc,/entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOB, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AHC&DE HOUSE. Spring Goods, Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO- A ftE 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 LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FKILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. i jjoriintrcj. ciiOrmire. ti,otiiii¥G}. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, OOLLA.RS, TIES, &o. SPENCER and CO., AECADE HOUSE. USE LITTLE'S S-HjEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovbr 5,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alone. PRICE (m casks) ss_ 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES'" f OWDER DIP 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 sine© introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP m the Market. wnT r. P n Tr e< (In Improved Iron Kegs) sOs per cwfc NOTE FKlCfi — (Ia Oases of lOf 101 b packets) g O s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief AffentS-BLAOKBURNE & 00 , OhrUtohurob. District AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limited, Ashburton and Rakaia.



TO TH.E_ LADIES ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GuODS m every Department. IN MLbIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DEESB DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' COBSETS m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of~La~dieV SUNSHADES and UMBKELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. MILES AND CO., LIMITED, Grain Season 1895. m i.ii ■— Am i tXT E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Wheat, Oa?», Barley, AND Grass Seeds. FOR SALE, CORNSACKS, TWINE, AND MACHINE OIL, Etc., Of Best Quality, at Lowest Current Prices. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. Farm & (Station Stores REDUCED TO CHEAPEST KATES FOR CASH, WOOL WOOI WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on "Wool for Sale m Ohristchurch or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO., Limited, E. W. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. DRAPERY SALE ! DRAPERY SALE! DRAPERY SALE! GREAT fi£Aß<UJLlir§. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. EVERY ARTICLE TO CLEARED OUT. /CUSTOMERS are delighted with their Parchases the last Fortnight, and we ai *J induced to CONTINUE THE SALE for a short time longer. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lines we are offering :-— Dress Goods 2|a, 3.|d, and 4£J White and Grey Towels 2Jd Double Width Dress Materials 7j|d Lace Curtains Is 9d per pair All Wool Serges 4gd Ribbed Hose 6d per pair or 3 for Is Flannelette 2Jd Ribbons all shades Id per yard Yaid Wide Tw^led Flannelettes 5Jd Pure Cambric Prints 6£i, usual price Silesia Linings lfd lOJd White and Grey Sheetings B|d Good Prints fast colors, 3|d and Ifd AND EVERY OTHER DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURE. G. EL Mogridge, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. BiNDEH TWING. AS WE HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THI BINDER TWINE MANUFACTURERS' COMBINATION, We are thus enabled to SELL TWINE at much LOWER RATES than wi would otherwise be able to do, and we would request all Farmers, Contractors, and others TO GET OUR 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 McCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Public Notices i PIANOFORTE. MISS tfRIEDLANDER begs to an nounce that her Music Term will tommence on October 1. Te ms Moderate. Address-Tancrnd Street, Ashburton. Important Notice, T HAVE pleasure m intimating (hat 1 ■»■ have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn's estate »t COST PRICE, which will be » saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN. EVER? POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boya' Clothing. Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out m each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keeping with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockery ware, etc., on mosl favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin ouishing business, and will offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES thai will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be deal! with m the usual manner at Marke Bates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Statisn, ASHBURTON, HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT ASHBURTON. IN thanking the Public for their libera support during the short season have opened this business for the treat ment of ALL DISEASES by the systeri of Hydropathy, I have pleasure i announcing that we have been successft m all cases taken into the establishment Among the various cases, we have hai congestion of the lungs, chest, liver stomach and kidney complaints, lumbagc sciatica, rheumatism, bronchitis, influenza inflammation, bad legs, neuralgia, weal ness and debility. The following is on of the many testimonials :— Christchurch, November 30, 1894 I have great pleasure m testifying t the good results obtainedffrora the cours of baths and treatment adopted at M Rule's Hydropathic Establishment. M wife had sustained a very severe attac of bronchitis and congestion of the lungs and was evidently sinking from exhaustio when she became an inmate of the abov institution. After a fortnight's baths an skilled nursing she quite recovered an was able to resuma her domestic dutiei Too much cannot be said m praise of th care and attention bestowed upo patients by Me and Mes Rule an trained nurses and both attendant engaged.—E H Brown. W. H ~i UL E, PROPRIETOR. THE LONDON EHEUMATIO CUB: THE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Bheutnat:cs, Gout, Sciatics, Lumbag< Sprains, Stifl Joints, Bronsbit's, Soi Throats, Chilblains, Bruis-s and all Che: Complaints, Cast, September 8,1890. Mr Walter. Sir,— I have greit pleasure >' testifying to the wonderful oure effected on m knee by using your Londjn Rheumatic Curj I bad suffered for three years, and ep?nt good deal m doctors and meiicines, bus g( (no re^ef. I was obliged to walk with th help of a etiek. and had given up all hopes c ever getting better. I was unable to bend m knee, Euffering great pain, which made m sometimes faint I pot onn bottle of th LONDON EHEUMA'IIC CURE, and (fa first rubbing gave me such reluf trat I ooul leap for py, and the day following I wa able to walk without my stick and go abov my work as usual. Ob, such a change ! was suffering also with my wrists and haodi and was un<b!o to sew or knit for a long tiint I rubbed them woU with the Cure, end ca now do my sewing, knitting, and house wor as fresh as ever. It is marvellous! M neighbors are astonished at me, and I advis them all to use the LONDON REEUMATK CUBE for all their complaints. You can us this as you please, Mbs Andrew Gardner, i Sefton, October 21, 1890. I hereby bear testimony to the great relic go by using the LONDON RHEUMATH CUKE. I was suffering terrible psin mm; shoulders with rheumatism, preventing m from working and sleeping. I used on bottle, and am thankful to say the pain ha gone. I believe it is a remedy everyoa should have m their possession. I never hai its equal. F, Berryman. Springbank, Moeraki, March 5, 1891, To Mr Walker. Sir,— I tbirjk it right H add my testimony to the wonderful sffeeta he LONDON RHEUMATIC! CUBE. I havi suffered with chilblains for y^ars. I triet everything, but never got bo ter. I iriet". th< LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and thre< rubbings completely cured me lam thank ful there is such a remedy. I advise every one to always have it m their house. Yoi can make this publio if you wish. Fbbdk. Mitchell, Diyleßt^n, January 8, 1891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURB if marvellous. I had a very soie back, and was suffering with rbeumaaos, both of which have been completely cured by its un ] have also cured my neighbors of theii rheumatism, eprainp. ohilblains. and sore throats, It baa no equal; everyone should use it. Mbs McCausijAnd. Springbanlr, Moeraki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker, Dear Sir, -1 can tesify to the wonderful cure I got by using the LON> DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I waa suffering badly with rheumatics ia my hands and w.istrf ; the back of my hand was badly dis oolorcd. I rubbed thorn well with the Cure, and am thankful to tell you they are quite etter, Th bias Clancey A^hbnHon, 0 tober, 1893. Your LONDON EHEUMATIO CURE is a remedy worthy to be rriiifed. I toik rheu matio fiver and was a good whilom the hand 3of the doctors ; st last it seemed all to lodge mmy ankle. I had to walk with a ciutoh and stick. The doctor at last advieed me to go to Chrhtohurch and get the foot taken off, which I objeoted to do. I got vsry disheartened, as there Feemed no oura for me. I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and got one bottle, and before it was done I was able to lay aside my sticks ard to resume business, and have had no trouble since. It is a valuable remedy. I can highly recommend it, as I believe it has no equal. D. MACPHER3ON. L^er High Street, Ghristohurob, May 1893 I have been a sufferer from Chilblains since a boj; my hands broke out ever; winter, and my feet were so bad that on Saturday nights I bad to nil my boots at the Hrteeian end stand m this till shutting time I tried everything, but never got a oure. was advised this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and to my Bstonißh ment and delight it healed my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, and for the first winter I can remember kept me free from suffering. I can recommend it with all con fidence to those suffering with Chilblains. J W Bica Bold by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent /or Colony R. WALKER, WQoieton Cana) Reawve,



w. b; collins & co. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE Have just opened up a parcel of SUPERIOR ELECTROPLATE! GOODS from the Factories o£ Messrs Bogersand Dixon, England. They are of Chaste and Elegant Design, and of Superior Quality. Anj person requiring an article that will wear a lifetime will do>ell to make theii purchases early. SEE OUE WINDOWS. W- H- f OLLINS tfe CO- Boyal Insarance Company Grey Valley Coal Company intfxrrnc trrm J Springfield Pottery Company IQENTS FOR i Qorben and Co s Enamelled Mantelpiece * McKenzie's Furniture Renovator Ball Coal Company SHEARMAN" BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUGAR, SUGAR. 8 U G A B. ■ i 1 We Have Juj-fc Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR , for the Jam Season. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauriti sSuo^ —■ii.ii TIINEST TttEW pURRANTS, TfALENCIA T) AISINS Cr O ULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this aeasonjs crop. WE have blso to hand, per s.s. R^ngitara, 5 Orates 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 PRICES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Ouh Motto. SHEARMAN BEOS, MARKET HOUSE- W= H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF HUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at a heavy discount many manufacturer, clearing lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy R bbons for Hat Trimming, &c., 6}d yard, formerly Is A lino of Striped Flannelettes 4-^-d yard, usually 7fd Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot o£ serviceable Washing Prints 4|d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. T.HE "COHHTEB." OF Ryegrass and Cocksfoot, — AT - 'HIGHEST MARKET RATES. MEDLANDER BROS.



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