European and Other foreign Items

London, May 8 While the army estimates were under discussion in the House of Commons, several members took ex ception to the use of 60 per cent of foreign and colonial meat at Woolwich Arsenal. Mr William Woodall, Finan cial Secretary for the War Office, in, replying, denied that cheapness was the motive,'and added that the use of 40 per cent of British meat was made compulsory, and mutton was allowed the men once weekly. Nlws from the Cape states that the ship !-alsette, of 1614 tons, which left London for Melbourne on March 5, was burned at sea on April 18. All hands were saved. Lady Ripon presented Mrs Ward and Mrs Montague Nelson at the Queen's drawing-room reception. Mr and Mrs Ward held a reception afterwards. May 9

The scheme for reforming the Free hold and Investment Banking Com pany, as amended by the London and Glasgow Committee was forwarded to Melbourne at the beginning of April. It is believed that the points of differ ence are easy of adjustment. Paris, May 8

M. Deloncle ia anxious that a Con gress of the Powers should be sum moned to settle the Nile dispute, and, being desirous that France should secure the aid ol Germany, suggests that the Kaiser should be asked to act M arbitrator. St Petersburg, May 8 The Novoe Vremya says that when England received the Pamir agreement as a guarantee of Russia's peaceful | intentions in respect to India the former clandestinely raised the Arme nian question next door to the Caucasus, and tried to trip Russia. Capetown, May 8 Replying to a question in the House of Assembly, the Premier (Mr Rhodes) said the Imperial authorities had not consulted the Cape Government prior to the annexation of the Ambegesa country. Shanghai, May 8 The Chinese Government is sending 5000 troops to suppress a rising among the Black Flags. May 9. Cholera is ragicgamong the Japanese at Talienwan. New Yokk, »May 8 The Spanish Government has offered an American* syndicate £4000 per month if it will undertake railway construction work in Cuba to absorb the unemployed on the Island.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, May 8 ] In the House of Commons, a Bill to repeal the Irish Crimes Act was read a second time by a majority of 14. O'Donovan Rossa, who was in the gallery during the discussion, referring to Mr Harris' remark^ on himself and the previous speakers, cried, •' an assassin's blow is being given me in this House, and a stain placed on my name." This remark caused quite a sensation among the members, and also the officials, and the latter seized Rossa, hustled him, still shouting, from the precincts of the Chamber, and ordered him not to show his face again. May 9. The small majority by which the Bill to repeal the Irish Crimes Act was carried is attributed to a large number of Liberals abstaining from voting. Lord Rosebery, in the course of a speech in London, reproved the Liberal members for their action in thus magnifying difficulties and breed ing despondence amongst the party. The Government, he said, would con tinue tiU defeated, but the smallness of the majority ought not to foment sulking in the ranks. The continued obstacle of the House of Lords was not the fault of the Government, but of the Liberal party which must bestir itself.

The Armenian Atrocltles.

London, May 7

At a public meeting, which was held to enter a national protest against the atrocities in Armenia, the Duke of Argyle, who presided, said the people of England were directly responsible if the fearful state of affairs was allowed to continue. The Government of Turkey weakly accepted the pro mises of reformsi from responsible officials, but these had never been kept, and the circumstances demanded that an active executive should be formed for the protection of Christians in Armenia. The Duke of Argyle re marked that the sole object of the Crimean war was to prevent Russia securing the control of Turkey and Eastern Europe.

THE COREAN WAR.

feHANOHAi. May 8 It is reported that France is demanding the cession of the Pescadores by Japan. May 9. Ratifications of the Treaty will be exchanged at Obefoo.

CHITRAL.

CAioyTTA, May 9 The Ameer of Afghanistan has placed Umra Khan under surveillance in Kabul

GREAT BRITAIN AND NICARAGUA.

New York, May 8 The residents of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, have subscribed the amount of the indemnity de manded by the British Government.

THE PACIFIC CABLE

Sydney, May 9 Mr Lake, the Canadian Commis sioner, delivered an address during the week to Melbourne and Sydney com mercial men, in each instance urging the claims of the Pacific cable; and resolutions recognising the necessity of the cable and calling upon the Govern ments to take steps to investigate the question were carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

We dp not hold oirseives resoonsible tjr the ODinions expjessed fry our cnrresDondents)

AMBULANCE LECTURES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,-—I should like, through the medium of your columns, to urge' upon the Ashbur ton town and country residents the necessity' that exist* for the inauguration oi ambulance lectures in our town. These lectures have been given in districts extending all over the colony, and being attended by all classes, have proved a valuable means of alleviating pain in innumerable cases treated prior to the arrival of a qualified medical man. The Ashburtcn county extends from the sea to the hills, and many parts of the district are situated long distances from a doctor. There is thus not the slightest doubt that a know ledge of primary treatment in cases of acci dent, etc., would prove of immense value. [ trust that some abler pen than mine may take up this matter, and that the establish ment of ambulance lectures in Ashburton may shortly be instituted.—l am, etc., H. A. Mackay.

CRICKET.

London, May 9 In the course of an interview, Richardson, the Surrey bowler, declared that George Giffen was one of the greatest of batsmen, and that among the most promising of the Australian cricketers are Iredale. Darling, A. E. Trott and Clem Hill. Both Stoddart and Brown concur in this opinion.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1896.



Government Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1894.



fpHE ASSESSMENT COURT for th* JL undermentioned Ridmga of the County of Aehburton, for the purpose of hearing and determining all Objections to the Valuation Lists for the sai-i Ridings, will be held at the place and on the date hereunder mentioned, viz : — MountSomers^j A&hburtoK, at the Magls- MountHutf,..ltrate's Courthouse on Upper Ash- [THURSDAY, May 23, burton ...J 1895, at 11 am. C. A. WBAY, Judge. Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, May 9, 1895. 5J30 Pubh Notices _ . _______ T ADIEiS requiring nursing and other JL> attention can beaccommodatedatMES Anne Dallby's, Nelson street, Hamp stead. First class references and testi monials. Moderate charges, 589



HAKATERE. HAERE MAI. rriHE Somerset Meat Mart still exists _L Pro Bono Publico. Working Men should deal with us because we keep better men and pay higher wa^es than any other Butcher in the town, and our Quality and Prices can'b be beafc. To Morrow—Sides of Sheep al Id per lb for cash, Don't forget the Pea Fed Pork Sausages at 4d. j 5 9t> W. J. SILCOCK. ! NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR~A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. JJOHN DORE, of Ashburton. do » hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of Ashburton, to be holden at the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashbnrton, on the 6th day of June, 1895, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Wakmui Ro3d And known as the Central Hotel; containing thirty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family Dated the Bth day of May, 1895. 5 73 JOHN DORE.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for Ashburton District, S. SALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. LAZARUS' Patent System ensures comfort and correst sight. Don't spoil your oyee by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 97 ______ ASHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, lEJIVKA. TTA 0A N CIE S for Two Boarder?-. V Comfortable home and careful training ; English Church principles. Subjects taught—English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Scripture, Geography, History, Science, Literature, Needlework, Drilling, Drawing. French (spoken daily), German, or Latin if desired, Advanced Music and Singing. For terms and particulars apply to Miss Wethey, er Lady Blundkn, Temuka. Applications also kindly permitted to the Kevd T. Hamilton, Ashburton. 5 93 /■ ,O Persons desirous of purchasing JL Building Sites or investing in Town Sections. FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING, Viz. — T.S, 994. containing | acre, fronting Peter Street west T S 995. containing £ acre, adjoining T S irOl, containing J acre, Cox Street T 6 891, containing J acre, Alt ken Street cast T S 892, containing | acre, Aitken Street east T S 784, containing J acre, Peter Street T 3 792, containing \ acre, fronting Cox Street T S 793. containing \ acre, adjoining T S 751, containing f acre, corner of Peter Street and East Belt T S 796, containing £ acre, Cox Street T S 797, containing 1 acre, adjoining T S 60, containing £ acre, Kermode Street west T S 795, containing § acre, Cox Street T S 306, containing | acre, Burnett Street T S 905, containing | acre, corner of East and Grey Streets T S 906, containing | acre, Grey Street adjoining T S 1184, containing \ aore, Cameron Street west T S 1185, containing |- acre, adjoining T S 1049, containing J acre, Peter Street west T 51064, containing £ aero, Peter Street west T S 711, containing |acre, Wills Street T S 822, containing | acrs, Cox Street AND OTHERS. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK.



Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Bix>qd Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion.con atipation, liver complaint, pains in back and qidfes, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, acurvy, etc. Larp bo 6#; two boxes, 10», poit.frw. J. W. Clayton pox 234 Duntdin



FOR SALE. 5 A ORES 5 Good Land, fronting Race Course Road, just above Mrs Monson's. Must be sold to clow accounts, Easy termsif required.



p' La m m LA P ii/ijnpn. £, PARLOUR LAMPS i HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM la EACH UPWARD. ROCHESTER lAMBS from 15 to 300 Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALLS, PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc, Etc, WE would invite everyone to inspect snr STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to offer them an assort' nenb such aa has never been seen in ish burton. WE have alao landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which ire are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the :ommon English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better finished, and will only cost you about the same price as you would pay for a very inferior article. John Orr & Co. HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns. Guns. (dung. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punched, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting -now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. , GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society ' I Ford and Co



Entertainments. ADDPELLOW S ' J_£ A L 1., ASHBUkTON. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, May 14 and 15. ' The Ctowlay and Stolcess Company Will play the original Laughable Musical Comedy, Popular Priceß - - - 3s, 2s, and Is. C. LINDSAY, 5 69 Advance Representative. Mr D. Tnomas. SATUBDAY, MAY 11, 1895 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 147 Acres 147 LONGBEAOH DISTBICT. For Sale on account of the Mortgagees. TI/fR DAVID THOMAiS (in conjunction JjfX. with Me T. Bullock) has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagees,— 147 Acres 1 rood 33 perches, being part of RS. 18582, near the Long beach School, and lately leased by Mr William Moses. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars on application to T, Bullock. Sale at 1 o'clock. . : DAVID THOMAS, 5*27 Auctioneer CLEARING SALE. BULLOCK'S &ROADE. BATURDAY,~MAY 11, 1895. I HAVE received instructions from a Client who is leaving for Sydney^ to SELL WITHOUT KKSERVE, The Whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Including Piano by Kirkman, Screens, Carpets, Bedroom Furniture, Double Iron Bedstead, 2 Single Iron Bedsteads, Stretchers, 4-leaf Table, Fenders and Irons, Kitchen Utensils, and quantity nf Sundries. 20 Gailon Copper and Soand, equal to new. Sale at 11.30. DAVID THOMAS, 5 31 Auctioneer. InTIjANKRUPTCY, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1895. MR DA fID THOMAS has received instructions from the Deputy- Official Assignee in the Estates of Messis Hugo anJ Rudolph Friedlander, TO SELL BY AUCTION, as above, at 1 p.m. sharp.— 6 HACKS (used in Messrs Friedlander Bros.' business) | SET CART HARNESS -i DRAY -j TR\P ■i SULKY -j SPRING CART -t WAGGONETTE, AND SUNDRIES No Reserve DWID THOMAS, 5 g3 Auctioneer. Tenders. UPPER ASHBORTON ROAD BOARD f ENDERS are called for the following Works :— „ 1. —StubbingTussoeksoffFraser's Road, some two miles more or less at per chain. 2. —Reforming portion of Main South Road from Dromore towards Chertsey Some two railed more or less at per chain 3. Cleaning out about three miles more or less of side channels, and carting about 100 yards of shingle in the Allenton Ward, at par chain. Particulars of the above can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West street, Ashburton, before noon of SATURDAY, May 11, addressed to the Chairman and I marked *' Tender." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 5 67 Clerk. TO LET, SHEEP FA.RM OF ABOUT 500 A c B B s- 500 nnFNDERS are invited for the Lease of L a Farm of 499 Acres 3 Rood* 35 Perches for Grazing for one year, being R,S. 28890, situated near Westerfield Railway Station. Ie is divided into con venient sized paddocks, and well watered with a county water race. Tenders re ceived up to MONDAY, May 13. The highest tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 533 Agent. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. ESTATE OF HUGO FRIEDLANDER ALL DEBTS owing In the above Estate are to be paid to me at my Office, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, May 6, 1895. 6 53 IN BANKRUPTCY. ESTATE OF RUDOLPH FRIED LANDER. ALL DEBTS owing in the above Estate are to be paid to me, at my Office, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, May 6, 1895. 5 H ALL Mares to Mambrino Mac must b«s removed from Lagmhor imme diately, 4 W DONALD MqLE&N.



GUARANTEE. William Sparrow /jJURANTKES to give the Best Quality Tweede and Coatings that money can procure at the following prices :— ; ; BEST QUALITY TWEED SAC SUIT £3 16s BEST QUALITY TWfcED TROUSERS £1 2e 8d I BE t QUALITY BOUGH SERGE BAC sUIT ... £3 15* BEST QUALITY WILSON'S BANNOCKBUHN SAC SUIT £3 15s BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAO SUIT ... £3 18s 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \ fiA with BEST TROUSERING ) Remember these Prices are for High 01mb Workmanship. No Inferior or second class work tamed out. i ■ PIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARROW, : EAST STKEEJT. J&t N. B.—l have not imported any new and Improved Botch Making ' Machinery into the Trade. X ■ I 1 '..*,_,> -^ t „ _ ■■ - - - ■ - ■ - - ' - Wiii- —;i WINTER SEASON, 1895. Every Department Now Full. NOVELTIES IN DRESSES, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MANTLES, JACKETS, AND MACINTOSHES, MILLINEBY AND UNDERCLOTHING. t*±» — BEST VALUE PROCURABLE IN BLANKETS AN D FLANNELS, FLANNELLETTES AND SHIRTINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES SPECIAL. 6 Cases Women's Slippers, Is 3d to la 6d 4 Cases Women's and Children's Boots 43 Bpxea of Velveteens from Is 6d 14 Piece?, " JNeW Designs " in Oilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL & TURNER- A. LAWRIE & CO. SAUNDERfc* BUILDINGS. WE have much pleasure in drawing the attention of the public to our various Depart ments, which are now fully Stocked with JSew and seasonable Goods, and despite the low prices ruling for all kinds of produce can confidently invite inspection, as we are determined to meet purchasers in accordance with the times. SPECIAL VALUES in Sheetings, Caliches, Flannels, Flanelettes, Hollands Quilts, Blankets from 9» per pair, Full-sized Colonial Blankets at 20s, 255, 27a 6d, Men's Oxford Shirts 3s lid worth 7s, assortment of Ties from 3d each. Bargains in Boys' and Men's Hats, all shapes from Is each. Also a Large Stock ot Colonial Clothing which we are offering at WHOLESALE COST. Tweed Overcoats with Capes from 20s, Kaiapoi, Roalyn and Mosglel Tweed Suits made to measure from 45s to 70s, Trousers to measure at 153 to 255, uneqaalled value, fit and workmanship guaranteed. BOOT DEPARTMENT—We have several lines which will be cleared regardless of cost, comprising Men's, Ladies", and Children's Boots, Child's Strap Shoe* Is 6d, Boys' Strong Sprigged Boots 4s 6d, Girls' and Ladies' E S Boots 4s 6d, usual price 12s 6d, Girls' Morocco Leglets, special 4s 6d. OUR CROCKERY, IRONMONGERY & GROCERY DEPARTMENTS are stocked with all requirements. AGENTS *OR- Smith's Premier Wheat Dresser ** Morepork " New Cure Bacon, The United Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. A. LAWRIE & CO -5 77 , i Genuine Clearing Sale AT S. ANDERSON & CO's, BOOT EMPOEIUM, ASHBURTON. IN order to facilitate stocktaking prior to Removal to our New Factory at Tiniaru, we have decided to OFFER THE WHOLE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY A From our position as Manufacturers, we are enabled to supply the public with BOUTS and SHOES at prices much below that charged by those engaged in only the retail branch of the trade. i S, ANDERSON & CO., Boot and shoe manufacturers, TIMARU AND ASHBURTON, J. NICHOLAS, Maxagee, \ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 86



MONEY. I HAVE TWO SUMS OF £200 TO LEND UPON FREEHOLD SECURITY. CHAS. W. PURTSELL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. 4J59 Tjl O R SAL E.—Desirable Farm of 146 AORES GOOD LAND Fall particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. SHEEP FEED. ABOUT 100 Acre« to let for grazing near Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. Low priced Section, Alford Forest Boad, No 8. jQO 1 flu Prlce required. 3^O 11/B T , BULLOCK.



I dancing, deportment, and I CA.LISTHENIC EXERCISES. MISS LOWE begs to announce that she will commence her Class on MONDAY NEXT, May 13, at the Orange Hall, at 4 o'clock. All the Latent Dances taught. Terms £1 Is for the season- Miss Lows will be at the Hall from 3 o'clock to enrol pupils. 6 59 mo LET—Shop in the Arcade which ■*• which has beei occupied for some years by Mr R. E. Dowle, tailor, who ia removing to the North Island. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—An Improved Farm of 453 Acres 453 MITCHAM ROAD, lately in the occupation of William Bean. There is a capital farm house of five rooms with conveniences ere? ted on the pro perty, also outbuildings,, etc. Full particulars on application, *T. BULLOCK. Ii: . ■ ■



THE NORTH ISLAND FOR SALE IN GISBORNE, JEASEHOLD Land, of first-claw grazing quality, in blocks of sizes to Bait par* obaMra from 2000 to 10,000 acres, suitable for either sheep or cattle. 1 F. FERRIMAN. n ■— r ——_^_— AT HINDS. PERPETUAL LEASH; FOR SALE. 50 Acres with comfortable house. The Land is well fenced, and there is an orchard near the cottage. A low price will be accepted lor this, as the owner has left the district, and is determined to quit. Close to a school and railway station. Price £45, with an annual charge of 28« per year. F. FERRIMAN* ON THE TOWN BELT. Two Acres for Sale; capital building «ite. F. FERRIMAN; FOR SALE. A town section with capital stable. Good frontage. F.FBRRIMAN. AT ALLENTON. One acre t 'a good site for a dwelling, in a good locality. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. At a sacrifice, as the owner is leaving the district, a good family residence, with | acre land which has a long frontage on two leading thoroughfares, while the growth of trees, shrubs, around the house, gives the seclusion and privacy so much valued by many people. F. FERRIMAN. AT HAMPSTEAD. A l?our-Roomed House and \ acre land. F. FERRIMAN. Sections for Sale in Various parts of the town and suburbs. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. 'BSnOH 3P19 3HI IV aorcai am, ni amvA isaa am saAiaoaa aNoinaAa •sauo ava aoa: ivd ox snawoxsno aooo ok 'sxana ava ok. 'xiaaaa ok asnoH mix aHi aas tiia aoi 'aavonv jo HaNHOo (jkv laanis aanoNYX dn o^ spueuj mo£. \[9J, ajsq urn& jo uoi^sinooß eg) ao 2QOIS 010 ou 'HSIIAXS aKV »I XOOXS aSIIOH 31118 3HJ. 'sq ua«a no£ asnOH Hilia B-HX ya punod v puads noA ]j 'pauavs so si paAra sq 'Axaouooa Xpn^s o^ oo«[d oq+ SI MSHOH aHlff 3HX 'own^oj o% tooi»s}ooj qis bi i 3jo«q ouxoo oj noi saonput oqx 'spooQ agxiOH 3ma e M» H BS s^Hd °MI *Saipn«[ X^ats^suoa •»°d[ VITLVHXgnV woJd; SCfOOO dVHHO — —:o: —— '83011? 9Alß33,tdap 98dt() vi 8»93[00d jno^ »ins o^ gaoitta JA.OI P UB SH'IAIS aXHUOaiEK a shoe a in: a aHx JLV Ainvioajs v ahknitiik •saoiaa a^anoa^aK iv fmHioio qnv AHajvaa •asnoH ania hhj< *s«Ajeß9p*9snoQ enig «q^ jnq 'Bssoanß puvuiaioo o) B[«)aoui uj qou c^ 1 •Bseoons ©3ji[ epeewns gujq?oj»j issaoons issaoons issaoons 'AaoanaAa ox aa isnw jaajvaa ni iivj aHJj •saawavji aHX ox sooa v xa qidoaa iVHHAV NI 3SIH V