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London, March 24 Mr Gladstone has returned from his visit to Cannes.

The Spleakership

London, March 24

The Daily News implies th»t Govern ment will propose Mr Leonard Courtney for the Speakership.

The Extra Sixpence

Lonion, Mai oh 24 A section of the Anti Parmllites threaten to oppose Government unless Sir W. V. Harcourt removes the extra sixpence per gallon on spirits.

OBITUARY

London, March 22 Admiral Lord Clarence Faget, seta 84. Meibotone, March 24 Mr H. H. Hayter, the Government Statistician! is dead. The cause of death was cancer on the vertebrae.

tMr Henry Reylyn Hayter, C.M.G , was bom in 1821 at Eden Vale, Wiltshire, and received his education in Paris, and after wards at the Charterhouse. He emigrated to Victoria in 1852, and in 1857 joined the department .of the Registrar-General, where he was for many years at the head of the statistical branch. In 1872, he visited New Zealand, and at the request of the Government, investi gated the Registrar-General's Department. In 1874 be was appointed Government Statist for Victoria and soon afterwards originated the "Victorian Year Book" He received many medals for his statistical publications. Amongst his writings is " Notes of a Tour in New Zealand " He was created a Champion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1882, an officer of the French Order of Public Instruction in the same year, and a Chevalier of the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1884.

Resigned.

Berlin, March 24 The Vice President of the Reichstag has resigned, as well as the President, in consequence of the Socialist vote.

LABOR

Newcastle, March 24

The Larabton Colliery has been closed indefinitely. A number of the late Union employees have been fined for absenting themselves from work.

THE COREAN WAR

11 HLu»ff Clia»ff Attacked

Shanghai, March 23

The Japanese in attempting the capture of the Pescadores were repulsed with slight loss. A rising has taken place in Southern Chins, where the troops were repulsed by rebels who are now beseiging Muluk. France bss established a post on the right bank of the Mekong river, thus securing control of the neutral zone. Tokio, March 24 Li Hung Chang was wounded in the face by a young Jap while returning to his lodgings from the conference with the plenipotentiaries at Shi moneski. The man was arrested. The attempted assassination is ascribed to misguided patriotism.

Lady Duff.

Sydney, March 24

Arrangements are being completed for Lady Duff and the family to leave lor England by the steamer Victoria on May 13 The horses and other live stock, also the carriages brought from England, will be sold.

Sir Charles and Lady Lilley.

Brisbane, March 23

Sir Charles Lilley leaves for New Zealand^ with Lady Lilley, in the middle of April.

THE ALLEGED KIDNAPPING

Bbisbang, March 24 The enquiry into the charges of kidnapping against the captain and crew of the labour vessel "William Manson is concluded. The defendants were found not guilty, but were re manded pending inquiries into other charges. " .

More Reciprocity

Melbourne, March 25

The Commissioner of Customs has reported to the Premier strongly in favor of the proposal made by Tas mania-for a reciprocal treaty, and suggests a basis on which to carry it out. The Cabinet is considering the proposal, -

The New South Wales Selectors.

Sydney", March 23

The Daily Telegraph says, regarding the granting of assistance to selectors, that any attempt to grant concessions generally, and except where really merited, would be unfair to those who fulfilled the obligations, and an in centive to those intending to fulfil them not to do so. In the past, it states, thousands of selectors carried out their contracts'to. the letter. Those at the present day enjoy easier condi tions than their predecessors, and the tendency on the part of politicians to placate a large section of voters leads them to believe that still larger con cessions will be made in the future. There is much reason to suppose that the widespread movement in favor of extending or practically remitting the payments of selectors' balances islargely worked up by storekeepers and money lending institutions,

THE WALLAROO OVERDUE

A»xl«ty About Her Safety

Auckland, March 25 ' There is anxiety rega-d ng the warship 'Wallaroo, which was expected from Samoa on the 6th Intt., but has not yet arrived, nor is there any information re garding her reaching Sydney. The Mariposa due on Thursday should bring some news of her.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON KACINCI CLUB'S

AUTUMN MEETING. The following acceptances and entries have been received :— Nkthebby High Wright Handicap, of 25sovs. One mile. at lb st lb Goodwood ... 10 7 Artilleur ... 810 Starling -9 3 The Shark ... 8 5 The Arbiter ... 9 I Leda ... 8 2 Reflector ... 9 1 Saddler ... 8 0 Grove Farm Handicap, of 35 sovb. Seven i furlongs. Neroli ... 8 0 Frenchy ... 7 1 Lord Zetland 711 Miss Madge 6 9 Kate Greenaway 710 Much Ado ... 6 9 Starling ... 7 8 Miss Mac ..6 7 Handicap Pony Rack, of 15 soys, Four furlongs. BGoly ...10 7 Seabreeze ... 8 4 Skipper .. 9 8 i Hautboy ... 8 4 Roseanna »„ 9 7 l Alvira ... 8 4 Mania .90 MissShelton 8 0 WVlbeck ... 8 4 Roseagnu .. 712 Silverpool  8 4 Ashburxon Autumn Handicap, of SOeovs. One and a quarter miles. Aqualate ... 7 9 | Silverapee ... 7 7 Novel Race, of 30 soys. Four furlong*. Bones Reminder Rotomahana Miss Mary District Welter Handicap, of 25 sove. Seven furlongs. The Arbiter... 9 12 Saddler ... 8 9 The Shark ... 9 3 Navigator ... 8 7 Leda ... 8 13 No Wonder 8 7 B Golly ... 810 Miss Mac ... 8 7 Flying Handicap, of SOsovs. Six furlongs Foresight ...89 Lord Zetland 7 9 Warrington ... 713 Reflector ... 7 5 Kate Grcenaway 7 9 Mias Madge... 6 7 Ashburtok Stakes, of 100 soys. Six furlongs. Montigny I Alceatis Wedlock Bisley I Golden Vale Remorse Watchword I Nirvana Nautilus Shell

D.J.C. ANNIVERSARY MEETING.

Dunedin, March 22 The following complete our report of Saturday's report:— Selling Race, of 40 eovs; I mile and a distance.—Swivel 1, Uiva 2, Stockfish 3. Won from start to finish. Time—2min 4sec. Dividend—£6 9s.

Cliffs' Handicap, of 60 soys; 5 furlongs. —Solano, (King), 1, Victim 2, Rancour 3. Nine others started. Won by a length. Time—l.6. Dividend—£3 2s.

One Mile Trot, of 40 so vs.—Meph, 24sec, 1; Charcoal, 26sec, 2; Jasper, 24sec, 3. Eleven others started. Won by a length Time—3.3J. Dividend ~£3 lls.

Post Stakes, of 20 bovsj 6 furlongs.— Ulva 1, Revenge 2, St, Ronald 3. Three others started. Won easily. Time—l.2o Dividend—£l 17s.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held at the Railway Hotel, Rakaia, on Saturday last— before L. Oxley, Etq .Deputy Coroner—touching the death of Annie Hughes. From the evidence it appeared that deceased had been unwell for some time. She was very stout. Her husband went to work on the morning of the 18th inst, ibout fifteen miles away, leaving deceased alone. On. the afternoon oi the 18th she bought a bottle of brandy at the South Rakaia Hotel. She was then perfectly sober, but complained of shortness of breath. She wab not seen alive after this. The hus band returned ac 4 p m. on the 23rd inst, and found her dead on the floor of the bedroom, in her night dress, and her head bent underneath her body. About two-thirds of the bottle of brandy had been consumed. A verd'et of accilen tally suffocated was retimed.

The Infanta Isabel.

The Heroins of tan Exciting flomaucr.

In an ordinary boarding-house, not far from the Arc de Triompho, Paris, lives Isabel Fernandina of Bourbon, daughter of Don Francois de Paule and Prinsess Louise of Naples Dona Isabel is sister-in law of Queen Isa bella and great aunt of the present King of Spain. Those who saw her now, shabbily dressed living in the quietest manner, can hardly believe that, fifty years ago, this Spanish In fanta was the heroine of a romance that caused the wildest excitement in the Courts of Spain and France. Count Gurowski was a Polish noble man, handsome, distinguished and well received in society. Don Francois de Paule, father of the Infanta, resided at Gallifet House, Paris, but the In fanta was in a convent, from which she escaped by forming a ladder of towels and sheets. Then she accom panied Count Gurowski to Belgium, where a priest willing to perform a marriage ceremony was found. As soon as the elopement was known the irate father despatched messengers in all directions, and the governor of the royal princesses at last found the fugitives in Belgium. With the help of the police the two were arrested; but the Count was given his liberty, while the Infanta was brought back to Paris. Don Francois de Paule refused to receive his disobedient daughter, but was forced to give a formal consent to the marriage. So soon as the Infanta heard that consent had been given she said, " Order horses ! I am going to my husband." Queen Amelie of France was almost broken-hearted because of the scandal aod disgrace that had fallen upon her family. Strange to say, not long after this wonderful love marriag?, the couple separated by "mutual consent." About six years ago Count Gurowski died, and now the Infanta Isabel is an old woman, poor and neglected.

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| GoVeMMeftt Notices* ~ NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON RACES, MARCH 27 > AND 28. y I' HE Afternoon Train from Ashburton * to Tiraaru will start at 5.45 p.m. on the 28th inst., and run 1 hour 50 minute. later than timetable times. On 27th and 28th insfr, the Mount Soraers Branoh train will leave at 5.65 pm, and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. 3 163 BY ORDER. Tenders. _„...,.,„. „ . ■■ --———"——■ " ' ""'""" | ENDEKS are invited for grazing fch© | Domain Paddocks for 12 months. Conditions may be Been at tha Town Cieifc's Office, Ashburton, where tender? are to be delivered before noon on S A TURD *V, the 30. h inst. 3 156 TENDER.-;. 'TIKNDKRS are invited for additions to * farm dwelling at Wakanui, for Mr S. Thomas. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs Brker Bros., Corner ak-inut Road and Cass Street, where tenders will be received up to noon on, THURSDAY, MARCH 28. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3 174 C. W. BaKER. J. T. Ford and Co. TINWALD SALEYARDS \JTESSRS J. T. FORD AND CO. lAIL (in cob junction wMi Mr Henry Zander), have received instructions from A. E, PeAche, Esq., to Sell at the above Yards on TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 500 HALFbRED EWES 500 These Ewes are from his well known flock at Mount Somers, and are perfectly sound-mouthed and in good condition. J.T. FORD, 3J139 Auctioneer. COOKERY CLASSES. MRS MILLER, of Dunedin, teacher of Cookery for the Technical Classes Association, will give a free lecture with practical demonstrations in Cookery by gas and fire, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at 7 30p.m, at the ORANGE HALL, to which all interested are invited. 3 173 CUTTING AND WORKROOM REQUIRED, IN MAIN STREET, SUITABLE FOR DRESSMAKING PURPOSES. Must be Central, Light and Dry. Apply at once, MRS F. M. LITTLEJOHN, COSTOMIEE, Post Office, Ashburton. 3 172



I Business Notice. I , .- - -,-,■ ■ | ■:mm t- HENRY ZANDER XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of fpiing. Otina. ftiing. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVEBS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. I



Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pen, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed OH 200 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware : Hornuby'e & Bansome's Plough Shares | Barbed and Fencing Wire j 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 FOB CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society -, : J T Ford and Co



G UN S GUNS GUNS GUNS. CAB TRIDGES CARTRIDGES CARTRIDGES. POWDER POWDER POWDER AT BEDROCK PRICES AT John Orr & (Vs. Pure Blood is the Secret of HmAVtn Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion.con etipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Larip bo 6s; two boxes, 10s, poßt iree.J J. W. Clayton 60X834 Dunedjn



indrew Oriy WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. NEW SEASON'S GOODS TITARVELLODS \ SSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidiy in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLtNERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety ; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO,— \-i CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, J- splendid value. v■ ' " MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety. "I An PAIRS OF MOSGIEL JLUU BLANKETS Will be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own ordei in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOI L A NDS, Kro Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR.



I A N N 0 U NO E MEN T. MARCH 22, 1895. HOBERT MURRAY, Ashburton, takes this opportunity to tender his , thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the Liberal Patronage accorded to him during the Fifteen Years he has been in business in Ashburton, and further begs to announce that he has this day taken into partnership his son, WILLIAM GEORGE MURRAY, and that in future the business will be conducted under the style and title of R. MURRAY amd soar. i In connection with the above announcement, R. MURRAY & SON solicit a continuance of the patronage hitherto extended to Mr R. Murray, and hope, by strict attention and courtesy to customers, by the keeping of only First-class Goods, and the employment of none but careful and ex perienced workmen, to uphold the high reputation hitherto held by this establishment. R. MURRAY AND SON. PBACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, GOLDSMITHS AND OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J^V,W.PAGE '^^"" THE HORSES FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Bruises, Swe lings or Hard Callus Lumps. PAGE'S No. 2 HORSE OILS,, Sure Cure for Sores on Buck or Shoulders or any kind of Cut or Broken Wound. PAGE'S .RHEUMATIC OILS. To he used for Rheumatism. Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All Onb Price, 2s 6d Per Bottle. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT AB')VE TRADE MARK. I wieh to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, btiugno longer agent for my Hoiso'j Friend, known as Pacu'h ('il. they can be had of any of the following Agents. Each bottle bears my Registered Mark and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agtnts for Page's Oil :— Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thoma?, Havelock Street; F. E. White, Chemist, East Street; Fietcher Bros, Storekeepers, Kat-t Street: Sheaiman Bros, | Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, TinwaM; Mr H*rdy, Rakaia, Mr D. Millar, Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOH, F. W. ■»Af«K, ihertscy, CANTERBURY, N.Z



FOR SALE-A BARGAIN. "Y7"ER* Desirable V-Ha. Reeidenca of V five room«, with Scullery, Ac. Half-acre of land, corner section. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. Three minutes walk from Post Office. Apply " House," box 82. 2 167 IN THE ESTATE OF~THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Db Tweed ! must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Eestell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed, SHEEP DIP Must be Free of Duty, because HEW ZEALAND is the happy hunting ground of COOPER, Little, Quibell, Cannon, Battle, Carhol Crystal, Thomas, Ness, Lawes, Odams, McDougall, Jeyes. Peeles, Climax, Crown, etc., and the Agents of these Dips are beginning to cry out, and inciting their clients to do so, in case New Zealand should imitate Free* trade New South Wales, which colony, with over fifty million sheep, Imposes ten per cent duty on all these gentry. DUTY, OR NO DUTY, BROOKES "Perfect" Khcep Dip (Registered trade mark) WILL NOT BE RAISED IN PRICE, And hereby Challenges all the above TO A PUBLIC TRIAL. £10 or £20 each To be deposited for expenses of same, and conducted under the auspices of the Government Stock Department, in con junction with either the Wellingtons Uanterbury, or Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association. P.S.—A special invitation is extended to the tepreßentatives of Cooper's and Little's Dip by CM. BROOKE, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS 1 PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN ORB & CO., AS ASF BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call mi see the UGHTES'f, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE, ~E* LOACH, Geraldioe,



F OR S A L E. 1 r ACRE 1/ First-class Land at Hampstead. Easy terms if required, > T BULLOCK. tfOR SALE — A BARGAIN. A ACRES 1 Rood 19 Perches > Well situated in Hampstead,' can be divided into two allotments if so desired- Easy terms, full particulars on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBUUTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and I am a CASH BUYER OK Wheat, i Oats Barley, AND ANY OTHEK PRODUCE AT MARKETJRATES- I shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to got about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The beat in the World. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. FOR SAI4E. IMPROVED Farms, Rural Land and other properties as follows: — 200 Acres, W»k»nui Plains 100 Acreß, unimproved WesterfieW Survey District 298 Acres not far from Maronan 348 Acres Near Winohmore }- HO Acres Wakanul Plains 1462 Acres Near Mount Somers 5592 Acres Small Sheep Run 126| Acres Close to Tinwald 20 Acres Alford Forest 24& Acres Close to Winslow, and other properties. Also, Town Sections in Ashburton, TinwaMj, Watertop, Chertsey, lUkaia,and Wintlow, T» eUJUwv&v ,



TIMOTHY. I AM A BUYKK OF FIRST-CLASS SAMPLES. F. FERRIMAN. REMINGTON TYPE WRITER rIS Marvellous Invention of Modern Times is becoming an absolute neces sity toevtry merchant, lawyer, architect, clergyman, etc., who wishes to be qnite up to date in his methods. Specimen Machine on view at my office, where particulars of price, etc, can be obtained. Inspection invited. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton Agent. TO LET. A HOUSE of seven rooms and half acre of Land, within a few minutes walk of Domain, Apply to F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE. A FARM of 711 Acre?, subdivided into paddocks, with good live fences, and water running through each paddock. In addition to a i roomed House, there are stables, woolshed, sheep yards, &c. The whole of the land is in gnu, half of it being newly laid down. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. _ FOR SALE. THREE TOWN SECTIONS fenced, three-quarter acre, capital site for House: good frontage. Apply "■'..; F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A, BARGAIN. TRACTION ENGINE, by Areling and Porter, with 2-bagger OHAFFOUTTER, by Andrews and Beaven. Large Size Portable CORN CRUSHER, with Elevators. One Secondhand SAFE. Apply to F. FERRIMAN, TO DRAPERS AND STOREKEEPERS. Having been appointed Local Agent for Messrs Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mill Manufactures, I have always on hand good supplies of BROWN WRAPPING PAPER. ■i '• Severrl very desirable House Properties for Sale. ■'. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT! FOR T H E New Cheap Drapery, Clothing and Millinery ESTABLISHMENT. l^T IXT TO THEARCADE, lANCKID STREET, THE BLUE HOUSE. THE, BLUE HOUSE- THE BLUE HOUSE CASH. CASH. CASH. NO GOOD CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR BAD ONE?. ( THE LATEST AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESSES, 3 AOKEIS, .. AND MILLfNERY. THE GOODS ARE OF THE BEST AND DON'T YOU FORGET lit OPENING DAY, Saturday, March 16, ■ „= ; , ■; . ~—:o:— — DONT FORGET "THE BLUB HOUSE," WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN THESE BAD TIMES. Don't look for Price* in a paper. Look for •• THE BLUE HOUSE," where you can see the . , PRICE AND THE ARTICLE, Which will prove '• THE BLUE HOUSE " gives the BEST VALUE IN THE TRA D/E. WE WANT YOUR MONEY; TO GET IT * THE BLUE HOUSS " will Keep the Superior Article at the Bed Rock prlC* .SATURDAY, MiRCH 16, "THE BLUE HOUSE" WILL OPEN AT THIS Corner of tiic Arcade, TANCRED STREET.