NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.

Tak' a Drap —The Balclutha Free Prdsx is a weekly paper of eight pages—six columns to the pag«. The columns are three inches shorter than those of the Lyttelton Times, and the ordinary page J of the Times ia of seven columns, it would have to be a pannikin as large as a billy. «\

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1895.

The Cathedral at Christchurch ia un deniably ■'• a thing of beauty," but if it is to be a "joy for ever:' the the hauper Goths and Vandals who memorial, aeem bent on marring the architect's design by their to say the least, inharmonious ad ditions must be restrained from carrying out their well-meant but none the less evil intentions. Only the other day there was affixed to the western entrance a porch which hides the beautiful arched doorway, and is as out of place as if a big piano-case had been dumped down there, and with the aid of a lit of galvanized iron con vetted into a lean-to of the " shedifice " order as the late Crosbie Ward would have said. The worst of it is that the wretched thins; cost we believe a thousand pounds, which could have been spent to great advantage m completing the tile panelling of the inside walls or by putting m another painted window. We are all the more glad therefore to here that the one-eared looking erection de nominated architecturally a "narthex," which was to have been put up to the memory of the late revered bishop of the diocese is not to be persisted with ; as it would only have been another huge mis take. Everybody who loves the beauti ful, and who has any notion of whao is tasteful and appropriate will rejoice to hear that this plan has been abandoned m favor of one by Mr Mount fort for a memorial chapel containing a recumbent figure of Bishop Harper, Anenfc this the Lyttdton Times gives the following parti culars :—The window at present m the north aisje of the cathedral, ne?b to the organ, is filled with stained glass, which was Inserted by Bishop Harper m memory of Mrs Harper, It is proposed to build out, between the buttresses that fjank this window, a smalijnaemorial chapel, and to remove the Harper window (both glass and stonework) to the ouber wall of the new clupel. Then a large archway will take the place of the window removed, which will be filled m with a light iron screen or grille, opening out a complete view of the chapel from the aisle. An ornamental sculptured reredos will fill the spice below the window, and a full-size effigy of the Bishop (m alabaster) will rest on an appropriate tomb on the floor of the chapel. Thus the effigy qt the Bishop will be protected while fully m sight, and the floor area of the Cathedral will not be interfered with. It may be of interest to state thai the memorial to Biahap Selwyn at Lichfield is of a similar character to the pJ?9pQB$l #ow set forth. The Harper Memorial jO&mmittee has adopted Mr Mountfort's proposal, and decided to sub mit it to a meeting of subscribers early'in March. '

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are glad to hear that the loft McKay' | who was run over yesterday ia progressing I favourably. An enthusiastic fisherman m Reeffcon | recently fouled the electric light wires) with his linp, and put the who!e settle-' ment m darkness for the night. Mr Buddo, M H.R., addressetl his constituents at Kaiapoi lash evening and was accorded a vo;a of thanks and conn dence. A vote of confidence m the Government wad afco carried. St, Paul's pirish church at Ounedln was formally taken over yesterday evening by Bishop Nevill, and will m future bd the Cathedral. I)p»n Fitch tt and the Canons were duly installed. The pupils of Mrs Bowman Fox com mence the first term on Monday next, m the roams m Saundera' Building?, same entrance as Mrs Lawrence's photo graphic studio. The New South Wales revenue for the year shows a decrease of £263,000 as compared with the preceding year, and is £405,000 below Sir G. R. Dibbs' estimate. In the railway revenue there is a falling off of £104,000. Mr John McLachlan, MER. for the AeJibarton district, will address the electors m the OJdfellows' Hall, Ashbur ton, on Thursday, January 17, and m the Public Hall, Rakaia, the following even ing -on both occasions at 8 p.m. What is supposed to be a true salmon was caught m the Opihi on New Year's Day. The weight is s§lb. Ifc has been sent m a block of ice to Ohristchurch for examination by Professor Hutton and Mr Spackman. The Ashbnrton public are to be given an opportunity to enjoy a musical treat next Friday evening by the Willow^by choir at the Oddfellows Hall. This choir is noted for its excellent rendering of sacred music and we can recommend our readers to attend, being able to promise them a thoroughly pleasant time. The brigantine Anthous had a sen sational experience on the voyage from Kaipara to Sydney. During a terrific thunderstorm two aerolites burst close to the vessel, and one of the crew received a severe shock. In order *o prevent an accident the vessel's helm was lashed and the crew ordered below. At the Police Court this morning—before Mr R. Alcom J.P.—Catherine Nelson, who had been convicted of the same offence about three months ago, was again con victed ot drunkenness, and being unable to pay a fine was , discharged with the caution that if brought up again she would be dealt with as a vagrant. A correspondent of the Lyttelton Thnes says there is splendid perch-Sshing to be had just now m the streams about Little River. Recently two Chriatchurch resi dents m five days, with an average of six hours per diem, took 400 fish weighing at leash 5001 b. The largest fish weighed 211 b. . . The efficacy o£ the rabbit pr jof fencing along the Queensland border is demon strated by the fact that the country on the New South Wales side of the fence is m a deplorable condition, the rabbits eating every vestige of grass, and dying m hundreds and thousands against the fence, while on the Queensland side the grass is m a flourishing condition and scarcely a rabbit is to be seen. A singular accident occurred to a little girl named Burgess on Tuesday last. She fell into the water race near Smith.* bridge and was drifting under it when she was perceived by the occupants of a pass ing vehicle, andpne of them—Mrßogerson a visitor from Wellington—immediately jumped into the water and rescued the little one, who was duly attended to and soon recovered. Mr Rogerson's clothes and watch suffered the most damage , The sudden death of % bridegroom if reported from Auckland. Mr H. J. Austin was married to Miss Winnie Murray, ol Hamilton, on the 20th nit., and after the ceremony they proceeded to New Lynn on their wedcting trip. About 2 a.m. on the 23rd, Mr Austin went into what his wife believed to be a fit, aid being strangers m the place, and the only occupants of the house, the young wif« was m a sad plight. However, as soon as daylight dawnnd, Mra Austin proceeded to the nearest neighbour for assistance, and a doctor was telephoned for from Auckland. Shortly aftar. Dr Waikei arrived and pronounced life to be extinct, death having taken place, m his opinion, several hours before, from heart disease. A Congregational minister writing to the Daily News, vouches for the following —" I have twin daughters not J2 years old. While at dinner on October 17, one of them jumped up and said that a dog had bit her just above the ankle. We all laughed, knowing that there was no dog m the room nor m the house as we kept none. An hour afterwards her sister the other twin, went out, and a neighbor's Hog bit her exactly where the other com plained of being bitten whilst at dinner. That seems strange to me, and what is equally strange is, that both the twins had pains alike afcer the dog bit one of them, and the one that was not bitten would cry out m her sleep that a dog had bitten her. The one felt what the other suffered from, and as the one gets better the other's pain lessens. On what ground can this singular incident be explained -physical, physiological, oi psychological ?' Mr R> Crabb, the temperance lecturer, who has caused very considerable stir m the district during the week, delivered another of his lectures m the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The building was crowded to the door, the people filling the porch. Standing on the steps at the entrance, and a good few standing along the eldewalls. Being outside is no bar to hearing the lecturer, as brickwork does Dot m any way prevent his poworf ol voice from being distinctly heard by any desirous of listen ing to him. The lecture was mMr Crabb's now well known raoy and certainly fear less style, and the liquor traffic came m for its full share of denunciation. He I made reference to the controversy now going on m the Christchurch Press m re gard to Clutha. The Press sent to that district a reporter who, on his return, stated that there was no difficulty at aU m pelting liquor m the only prohibition dis trictin the colony. On the strength of this report the Press con tend edthat prohibit ipn does not prohibit. Mr Crabb said he knew all about the sly grogging that was going on In the Clutha district. When ho arrived there as a total stranger, and m the railway train on h''s way to it, he put himself aboub to find out how things were going, and learned that a good deal of sly grog selling was carried on. This, he was quite sure, could be stopped if the police wanted to do §o, but that anything like the same amount of trade was carried on by sly selling as was carried on before the licenses were withdrawn was simply an untruth. If that were so, the unlicensed publicans would not be £o anxious to pay £4Q each for a license. Mr Crabb was well received and listened to without any interruptio.3 by the very large audience. For the past cjuarter of a century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing estimony to tho truly wonderful cures, effoted by Clarke's World-famed Blood M xturc, tile finest Blood Puri6er that soience and medical akill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvoy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood I^iseasea Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited to give it a trial tq test its yalue. Sold everwhere at 2? 94 per bqttle. Beware of worthless

Wakanui.

! The third annual concert given by the scholars of the Wakanui Main School took place place on Friday, December 21, when | the schoolroom was filled to overflowing, and several had to stand outside and gefc a view [through the windows. 'Jhe stage was prettily decoratad, and everything that could be done for the comfort of the audi ence v» as carefully arteuded to, but with two ! hundred persona (young and old) m the room it was not an easy matter to keep cool. Mr P. Stewart, Chairman of the School Com mittep, was Chairman. The programme was mixed, and among the recitations, all of | which were commendable, were one by Miss Ada Thomas ; "A Public School Idyll," by : Miss Cicely Leddy ; " Lord of Burleigh," by i Miss Ellen Brown; an amuaiug interlude by Maste-s Daltoii, Andrew Mtzgerald, and John Cochrane; a dialogue, '"Jhe New Inspector,' by Miss Carrie Thomas and Robert Dickie. The musical portion com prised the singing of " The March of the Men of Harlech," by way of opening; "Old and New," admirably sung by Miaa Helen Cochrane; the action song v White Sails," by the children; the part song, " Let the hills resound"; another action song, "The Dwarf," very amusing m itself, and made more so by the grotesque Turkish costumes the little ones wore; "An Umbrella Soug," with action, by Mißsea Helen and A, Coch rane, Trevurzra, Corbett, Brown and Laddy ; and musical drill by the upper division, and flag drill by the infants. Master David Fitzgerald drew from memory on the black board a very life-like representation of a cat. The entertainment closed with a clever kinderspiel, "The Queen of Storyland," the plot of which was explained previously; by the master. The performers were all dressed m character, and the effect was charming. The cast was as under:—Miss Muffet, H. Hill ; Red Ridinghood, G. Dickie; Mother Hubbard, C, Leddy; Titania, E. Corbett; Golden Hair, Carrie Thomas; Bo Peep, E. Jamison; Miss Mary, Teresa Leddy; Charity, E. Chambers; the crowd, E. Brown, E. Bonifant, M. Chambers, etc. The parts were admirably performed, and reflect the greatest credit on the teachers, both for their choice of subject and the way the children performed. Cecily Leddy was Mother Hubbard to the life, and was the mirth-provoking character of the piece. " God Save the Queen " closed a most enjoy able evening's amusement. The accompani ments were played by Misses C. Trevurza and H. Cochrane. As soon as the room was cleared dancing began, and was kept up till 3.30 a.m., when the party broke up. Mes datnes Hill, Cochrane. Clephane, and Dickie provided an abundance of creature comforts

TWITCH GRUBBERS.

Trial of machine*

A trial of machines, constructed with the object of removing twitch from agricultural land was held at Mr James Osborne's farm, Ford's road, Tinwald, yesterday. The trial was under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and the prize offered was one of £5 5s presented by John Grigg, Esq., of Longbeach. Twitch has for some years been threatening to become a great nuisance to farmers. It exists more or less on most farms—in most cases, however, only m patches; but there are many case 3 m which whole paddocks are a com plete network of this unwelcome grass. This was the case with the paddock on Mr Oaborne's farm, which was selected for the trial. The land had been under the plough, and afforded excellent ground for such a trial and exhibition as was sought. There were but three machines really m competi tion—two by Messrs P. and D. Duncan, the well-known implement makers, and one by Mr Drummond of Kirwee, which was under the charge of Mr Charles Reid, blacksmith, Ashbnrton. A fourth, made by Messrs Duncan, to a design sent up from the Long, beach estate, was worked' more as an ex periment than as an exhibition even, and was not entered for competition, while m addition to the grubbers Messrs Duncan had % Cambridge roller on the ground, between the sections of which, at. intervals of four sections, were introduced large skeiths of over two feet m diameter. The diameter at any rate was sufficiently large to allow of each of the six skeiths projecting six inches beyond the sections ot the roller, but clear of the wooden framework above. Before dealing with the trial proper it may be well to speak of this machine and the grubber which, for the sake of distinction, was called on the ground the Longbeach machine. The Longbeach grubber had been worked by way ot test on the estate before the trial, and had done fairly good work. It is a heavy machine, weighing some IScwt, with i a strong frame some eight feet square, with heavy crossbars to carry tines, and one equally strong stay-b:ir traversing Vhese. The original intention was to work the machine witu skeiths on the frorit crossbar, and strong tines on the two others. The idea was to cut the furrows into nice handy sods by the action of the skeiths m front, leaving the ground thus treated to be operated upon by the tines immediately following. This, however, was hardly satisfactory when put m practice, as a tendency to choke was de veloped. The machine was worked yester day firßt with skieths only which, working as has been said, cut the furrows into sods; and afterwards with tines only which operated on those sods. By an unfortunate accident, the lever used for regulating the working depth of the tines and shares broke, after only a few turns were taken, and so the machine could not be shown at its best, but what it did was very fair. The in tention of the skeithed Cambridge roller was to do just exactly what the Longbeach machine did when armed with skeiths only, and the general opinion among the many farmers present was that, working m land so heavily twitched as this was, a skeith operation was necessary before either spring or rigid tines could act with effect. The three competing machines worked m com petition first on the untouched furrow. It may at once be said that none of them do perfect or even fairly satisfactory work on land with only this preparation for them. All more or lese lifted up the soil m large chunks, and when the tino3 got full there was a tendency to jolt up and leave these chunks piled m heaps. But when the jolt was made— at least m working the first stroke—a certain area of land was left | unvvorked. A second, and perhaps a third stroke would to a great extent deal with the ground thus missed, but the chunks of sod torn up were not so completely laid up to the sun as one could wish—laid up so that the twitch roots could be exposed and left to die. Acting, however, on the land that had been cut up by the skeith3 of the Long beaeh machine, all three machines did far better work than they had been doing, and the Duncan V grubber—rigid tines—was easily adjudged the best. After the skeiths hadgoneover the ground the tines gotachance to put m good work, turning up the sods more frequentiy on end,, exposing the net work of twitch to the weather, and piling [the sods less frequently. The Kirwee machine appeared to have its frame too near its work, and the piling fault above noted was more frequently observable, as were also more frequent misses. The spring-tine machine of the Duncans was also far from guiltless of piling an,d missing, though, doubtless, worjdng after the skeithed roller, it would do commendable work, and was a tidy, neatly constructed tool, but to the average farmer would just hint a suspicion of lightness. M.v Tout acted as judge, and gave the award to the V grubber as doing the best work of the three competing machines.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Following completes our report of yesterday's meeting: —

DOIUB RACK EXTENSION.

Ie was resolved th»s a copy of the Engineer's report, regarding the Doric race extension, be sent to the settlers interested nt Dorm and Kyle. ASHBUKTOJi-KAMUTATA. WATER SUPPLY. Cunsideraiion of this matter was post poned till next meeting.

PLANTATION KERBS

The matter of the fko m the Winslow plantation was l*ft for the Chairman and Mr Grigg to enquire into.

C i LirO KNIAN THISTLE

The i anger reported th*t a patch of Califomian thistle existed alongside a water race, and it was resolved that the Engineer keep the matter m view, and take steps to have the plant eradicated.

RAK4IA GORGE BRIDGE,

A letter m reference to traction engines crossing the Kakaia Gorge bridge was re ceived from the Government, and the matter was ordered to remain m abeyance for the present.

ACTOJSJ IRRIGATION WORKS

It was resolved that the owners of Acton estate be informed that the comple tion of the works will data from July 1, 1895, so far as the agreement is concerned.

TAMPERING WITH WATER SUPPLY.

A case at Wakanni was held over for farther enquiry, and iv another case it was resolved to inform Mr Jonas that he is not entitled to uae the water for irriga tion purposes.

REPORTS OS 1 COMMITTEES.

The report on Mr Cameron's races was held over for a full meeting. T?he report on the Wakanui creek was adopted.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Mr C. Harding wrote, agreeing to allow a race to be taken through his land at Hinds oq certain conditions. Mr Hood wrote, stating that he was rated on the Mount Somers tramway roll for 727 acres outside the rating district;, and it was resolved that the rate on this property be not demanded. Mr N. Welsh wrote, thanking the Council for the lenient way they had dealt with him m reference to the planta tion fire at Chertsey.

Hi OUST SOMERS TRAMWAY.

The Secretary of the Mount Somers Tramway Committee wrote, enquiring if the traaiway would become the property of the ratepayers m the tramway district, or, if not, whoso would it become when the loan is repaid. It was resolved that the Council is not m a position to give the information asked for, nor does it see any necessity to have the question settled at present. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote, stating that the Government could not undertake a survey of the tramway line, aa they had no staff surveyors m the neighborhood.

HARBOUR BOARD.

It was resolved to meet on January 11, to elect a member for the Harbour Board.

LAND REVENUE.

Advice was received of payment to the the Council's credit of £56 Is 9d, accrued to the Rangitata Road Board for water supply works.

HAMPSEJSAD WATER SUPPLY,

The question of a water supply for Hampatead was postponed till next meet ing for the cost of survey to be ascer tained.

ROIL ALTERATIONS,

Lot 15; R.S. 4949, was ordered to be changed from F. Schneider to J, A, Pritehard.

COCKSFOOT

. The Chairman's action m letting the cocksfoot on plantation reserves was approved.

.SLAUGHTEKIKG IIGENSES

The following slaughtering licenses were granted :—jS shburton- Sam Bunwd, W, J. Silcox, Ocfcavius Di»by, Tasker Bros., fK Cox-, Thomas Revell, Henry Locket; Alleiiton—James Smith ; Hinds —Miller and Go. ; South Rakaia—Exrs of William Hartnell, William Strachan, George Shel iock ; Methven—John Baker ; Spring burn—T. E. Mcßae ; Longbeach—John Grigg ; Corwar—J. G. Wason ; Chertaay —George Scarlett; linwald—James Gud eell, George Robinson ; Ashburton Forks -r-E. Kippingale, A. Ede.

WATER APPLICATIONS,

Extensions were granted to Messrs Bonnington, Durey, and Loy, and Mr Tretheway was allowed two ponJs. Mr Sutherland's application was left m the hands of the Engineer to give permit when water can be spared. An applica tion from the Mount Somers Domain was left m the hands of the ranger to supply water when it could be spared. Mr Ohriatenaen'a application for water to irrigate his garden was refused.

RESERVES.

A small reserve at Hinds was let to Mr McDowell at a nominal rent —Mr Mc- Dowell to fence.

BRIDGE BY-LIWS.

Messrs Williamson, Harper, and the Chairman were appointed a committee to consider the bridge by-laws.

HOLIDAY.

It was resolved that the County offices be closed on Saturday at 1 p.m. m future, m compliance wich the Shop Assistants Act, 1894, and that the Wednesday half holiday be abolished.

ROAD CLOSING COMMITTEE.

An extension of time was granted to the Road Closing Committee. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £300 were passed, and the Council adjourned.

Sunday School Treats.

jFMsmiwoioar.

The annual Sunday School picnic m con nection with the FJemiugton Presbyterian Sunday School was held on New Year's Day m a paddock kindly given for the occasion by Mr W. Anderson. The weather was all that could be desired, and at an early hour the children, teachers, parents, and friends mustered m good numbers; also a large number of visitors from Ashburton, Tinwald, and the surrounding district, A bountiful spread, provided by the ladies of Flemington, was laid out on Mr Anderson's lawn under the willows. All.having.done justice to the good things, an adjournment was made to the adjoining paddock—where the young people indulged m games, cricket, football, rounders, and other games, being kept up with great spirit till the evening, when all returned to the lawn for tea. Three cheers having been given for Mr Anderson, the ladies, and the teachers, a procession was formed, and all marched to the Church, led by the music that charms the heart of every true Scotchman—the bagpipes. In a short time the Church waa crowded. Mr Dunn, superintendent of the school, presided, and after a short address gave away the prize i books according to merit, each child re ceiving a volume. The treasurer, Mr VV. Anderson, read his report, which showed the school to be m a flourishing condition. A musical programme was gone through, the ohoir rendering several pieces m good style. Recitations were given by Miss Johnston and Master A. Anderson ; *a duet by Miss McLauohlait and Miss Williams ; a selection by by Miss Anderson, Mr Dakers, Mr and Mrs Du,nn ;• songs by Miss Prebble, an,d Mfiss Dakers, Mjss A. Dunn played the accompaniments. Votes of thanks to the ladies for providing, and all who had assisted, brought a most enjoyable day to a close.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTOff MARKETS

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Limited, (A. VV. Steele, ouctioneer), reports on the stock market for the week as follows:—There was a small entry at Tmwald yards on Monday last, comprising 4028 sheep, 54head of cattle, and 6 pigs. The attendance waa small," ard business exceedingly dull, prices being if anything lower than at the previous sale. The greater proportion of the sheep yarded were two-tooths, very few lines of which revjhed owners' ideas of 'value. We sold merino wethers at, 5a 9.1 and store crossbred two-tooths at 8s ii, 8s sd, 9s, which prices fairly represent the day's values. Ooher prices realised were fat croisbred ewes, 6s to Bs. Fat merino 1 ewes 3s to ss. Fat two tooths 10s 4d. Crossbred ewes and lambs, all coaul, 53 5d to 7s 7d : crossbred lambs, 7a 7d. Cattle sold at from £5 103 to £7 for fat, £3 to £3 10a for stores, and springers from £4 to £6. For pigs there was no sale.—At the Rakaia yards on Thursday, the entry comprised about 500 sheep, 3 head of cattle and about 20 pigs. About 50 merino ewes were sold at from Is to 4s 6d, the balance of sheep being passed. Cattle—Heifers sold at £4 5s and £5. Pigs, weaners, 6s to Bs. Since our last report we have placed privately some 3500 sheep and fat lambs at satisfactory prices.

Messrs Miles and Co., Limited, report as follows oil the -weekly stock sale held at the Tinwald Yards on Monday, December 21:— The attendance of the public at this market was much smaller than usual, and m conse quence of the dry weather those present showed but little inclination to procure stock. The entries of the day totalled 4028 sheep, 54 head of cattle, and 6 pigs, and of the sheep a large proportion were turned out unsold. The butchers' pens contained about 500 sheep, m which business waa veiy limited, several pens meeting with no offer. Merino ewes realised 3s 2d and 4s 9d ; cross breds, medium quality, 6s and 7b 4d. A. pen of four-tooth crossbreds for freezing made 12s, whilst good two-tooth stores sold at 10s, 10a 2d, and 10s 4d. Crossbred ewes, six tooth, with 90 per cent of lambs, changed hands at 5s 5d each; four-tooth ewes, with 100 per cent of lambs realised 8s 8d each. \ The first entries of store lambs of the season j were represented by two lines, the larger of which sold at 7b 7d for well-advanced sorts. For our entry of 1500 two-tooth crossbreds we had slack competition, and obtained 10s for portion of the line. A good clearance was made of the cattle brought forward at slightly reduced figures.

European and Other Foreign Items.

London, January S. , The Earl of Buckinghamshire has joined the Liberal party. No more Directors have yet been appointed m Mr 0. R. Valentine's new Company, and the negotiations are proceeding slowly. The produce importers entertained MrPateson, of the Eresh Pood Com pany, Sydney, at a banquet. In reply ing to the principal toast of the evening, Mr Pateson urged that the bulk of the best produce should be shipped to London and not to the provinces. The days of big profits, he said, had gone by.

Proposed Bank Amalga mation.

Melbourne, January 3 A scheme has been formulated by a number of leading Melbourne account ants for consolidating the five Victorian Banks on a national basis. The memorandum points out the advan tages such a union would secure by proceeding upon a twofold basis. It is suggested to form two separate amalga mations, one to include the liquid assets and business and the other to include the less convertible assets of each of these Banks. In formulating the scheme the objects kept m view were to convert the deposit receipts and preference shares of the existing Banks into securities less liable to depreciation and more easily realisable; to reduce the annual interest charge, but to capitalise or pay the value of the differense m the rate of interest for the term of the existing contracts between that now borne and the reduced vote; to gain an advantage from a reduction of the working expenses incidental to the consolidation; to render a speedy realisation of the less convertible assets unnecessary, and to leave such realisation to the discretion, of the management when conditions are favourable. Shareholders to pay calls as at present, excepting within definite limits, but without relieving them from the ultimate responsibility to pay calls, the amounttobe equivalent to that for which they are now liable and m case of certain events happening to obviate any necessity for, at the present, making valuations of assets for the purpose of amalgamation by providing that any losses, which might arise m connection with the realisation of the assets, should ultimately fall upon those only who are at present interested m these assets.

Rich Gold-bearing Reefs.

Hobakt, January 3. An important discovery is reported from Mount Jukes, on the West Coast, where a reef eight feet thick, and carrying gold throughout, has been un earthed. Another discovery of great value has been made at Mount Reed, m the shape of a rich body of ore, similar m all respects to the Mount Lyell discovery. The lode is 22 feet wide. When assayed it gave 9oz 9dwfc of gold and 1240zs of silver, as well as a fair percentage of copper, to the ton.

THE COREAN WAR

Sjhanghai, January 4 Severe fighting took place at Ne«rJ chang on the 22nd of last month, the engagement listing for six hours. General Sung, who. was m command of the Chinese forces, believing that he had been defeated, beat a retreat. The Japanese at the same time retired to Raitching, the scene of the battle foughfc some days ago, whereupon Sung again advanced and re-Occupied New->* chang, Moukden is m a state of anarchy.

LABOR

Sydnky, January 4. A meeting of mineowners hag been held to discuss the question of taking (concerted action m the present diffi culty. The meeting lasted several hours, but the result had not been allowed fco transpire. The difficulty at the "Wallsend mine has been practically settled, the : Company having allowed the men on ' cavill *to resume on Monday. The proprietary has submitted the amended! price list with the proviso that it is not to be made public at present. It ia understood that the terms will fee found acceptable to a majority of the *«&* .... .. ,•

THE ASHBTIETON GUAEDIAK t SATUEfrAY, JANUAKY, 5, 1895.



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WANTED Known—Spectacles, Bye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optica line, at S. Silbk's, Optician. r^HßlsfMA!TPr^ent^h^ice Orna- V_y ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties la. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking DoiJs, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mbß Alcorn's Ladies-' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. MR JOHN K. PROCTER, OCOLI3TS OPTIOIAN, OP HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, TX7ILL be m A&hburton on SATURDAY, JANUARYS. Only and can be consulted upstairs over EL M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 1894-95 H. Z. C- F. Opened up this week for the holidays, NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. A LATE shipment of Men's Navy Blu« and White STRAW HATS, to be Cleared at Bs, worth 4a* 6i. BOYS' STRAW HATS Is. We have the Latest shapes m Hard and 'Soft FELT HATS. See our Windows for Grand Christmas Display, For comfoib try one of the New Soft Felt Hafcs— weight l|oz CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A few Boys Washing Blouses to be Cleared at 3a 3d. Gents' Fancy Vests m Great Variety. FOR TRAVELLING- Steel Trunks from 12s Portmanteaux and Gladstone Bags. HANDSOME PRESENT— A Bismarck Sewing Machine with Coves for <£5 IOS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINQ FACTORY, ALEX. HENDRY, Manager FIRE~ALARMS "~ Allenton „ one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead four tolls "tv our subscribers HOME of the Guabdian runners having O heen changed, our Subscribers are respectfully .requested: to .notify the man ager at onoe any irregularity m the delivery of their papers. ..... Ashburton Publishing Co,, January 3, 1895.



\ VSTanted j i i / ANTED, Good General Servants, v Hcuseraaids, and Cooks at Mks Adams' Registry Office, Saundeis' Build ings, near Riilway Station. 1 28 "PRIMITIVE Methodist Ohurch^To^ JL morrow. Preacher: R«v James Cocker. Kvpninq subject: Storms, Ship wrecks and Deliverances. Special Ntw \ Tear offerings. 1 34 WESLEY AN Church ~ To-morrow Morning, Mr Leadky ; Evening 1) Rev T. 6. Btooke. Monthly sermon to young men, subject—" A Young Mann Rfcjrd/' 1 3 J T^UR Sale, Cheap, a Pneumatic Tyred -*- Bitiycle m first clars order. Apply, G A.W., Mail office. 1 35 j \\J ANTED Known—A tremendous VY run on our Gloves, 4id upwards. j —MITCHEII ADD TUIINER. I*7 A.NTED Known—That E A. V V 1 lowke, Conf ectiuner. East street, has a splendid variety of Fry's and Cadbury'a Chocalate Boxes, now m stock. W" ANTED Known—All wool Delaines, Prints, and Orepons below whole *a'e rates.—Mitchbm, and Turner. OTANI ED Known—HANRAHAK Bros. ' " having opened their new shop m Triangle, customers can now be supplied with bread, pastry, etc. 12 156 BLAISKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15a 6d and 16a 6d.~Robert Alcorn, Baker'a Building* , OTANTED Known —Mrs Hoopjer * " (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoofer, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*134 "DEAUTtFULand useful Presents to JLJ all purchasers of 2s 6dand upwards. —IT. C Segees, Meltcrd House. WANTED Known.—Having had such a successful season with Dresses, balance to clear %t nominal prices. — ' MITOHEtL AND TURNER. \ , —_ •" —■■■■'- tVTANTED Known-Holders ofj VV Present tickets can now get them , changed.—H. C. Segbrs, Melford House, j TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is VY (showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without coliara, 2s 6d,—W. H., Collier. WANTED — Everyone to see onr splendid display of Christmas Fruit, etc. Don't miss seeing the Finest Show m Ashburton. Note address— Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. "PRESENTS. We are now eiving XT Presents to all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segbbs, Melford House. r\WN Make In Ladies' and Children's " Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, otc. s at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. Q WEF.PING Reductions. —Is Books 0 for 9d, Is 6d Books for Is, 2b Books for Is 6d, 2-s 6d Books for 2a, and all others at equil ra'e of reduction af L. F. Andrewjes and Go's., Cash Sale. 618 T ADIF.S' and Gentlemen's left-off LJ Clothes and all kinds of good*! bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, netri Post Uffice. 11 170 WANTED — Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left nt Mr E, Hull's, Herbalist, Ashburton. will receive prompt attention. 10 86 CHEAP Oltr-tnai Present, Cheap New Y,-ar Ojfrs, Cheap Toys, Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. Mbs Adams, launders' Buildings. OOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British •-' Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11 98 i ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwardr, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' 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 Lawrie. 3 66 WANTED Known-That if you are m want of a tirsu class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the 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 md at once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Ball Boot Store, Fv street, Ashburton. NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire cr sold on time payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns ofr any descripticn, Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W. Hardlby, Ironmonger, etc' f~] UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock \J{ of Gunsj nst to hand direct from ,he manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection iwwifced. No old stock to select from at J. W. Haley's Sporting Repository BANG ! Bang l B»ug ' My new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Bley's, Kynock's and, Guv Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and ill sporting; materials of the first quality at J. W. JJijwWs, Gun Emporium. 1 QCk PC BW YBar Garda and .^ ew LijtjQ, Year Gifts of various kinds. Fancy Goods, including Fancy Glass and GhinawaK©,, Toys pi various kinds, Chinese Linterns, .New ft»roftfl for indoors and outdoors, including- #qd Cricket Material ; Writing Desjka and Csoe#, Inkstandc, Photo a.nd S^rap Albums, JUdw© 1&? nd a S 8 ' P'.cture Frames "-*■»««*, s, AjCcordeotis, Concertinas,; Pu,. 'SifcW fl#«¥> 8,. Banjos and j»i Violina, , *-fch«f^ooisjg.U at Reduce^. great variety oi.. "" *XliWms *»U Prices fpr Cash at L. * ( , Oo.'it 4



Business Notice. j Holidays Holidays. HOLIDAYS ARE NOW IN FULL SWING. mHE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. G J. JNEIL L. S»t»SWSr j »^S||\or a Pound A Holiday Dress for 3s ltd A Boy'a Smt for 3a lid Calico 2a lid dozen BOOTS. BOOTS. Ladies Shoes 4s lid | Men's Bluchers 4a lid , Men's Nailed Shooters alia I G. J. NEILL. EAST STREET, FRIEDLANDBR'S BUILDINGS. _ , : «— 111 ■' ' rii ./ j 18 9 4. Christmas and New Year's Greeting FLETOBEK BROS-, h;avje just received ex gothi;c— 100 cases Finest New Vestisan Currants] 50 boxes Finest New Sultanas 30 boxes Finest New Valencias 50 boxes Finest New Klemes 25 boxes Australian Muscatels, to be cleared at 8d per lb ALSO THE FOLLOWING JDST TD HAND FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- j Jordan Almonds Dessicated Cocoanut Keene's Mixed Spice Preserved Fruits Preserved Ginger Pears, Peaches, Cordials, <fee. Apricots, &c. Valencia Almonds ilb bottles of Persian Sherbit, 8d per bottle. A splendid line of Christmas Cake m Fancy Baskets to be sold at Is Gd each. PLF.ASE NOTE that all these Goods are of t!ie very FINEST QUALITY PROCURABLE, whbh we intend to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. A look at our windows will show. [PRESERVING SEASON, 1895. JUST LANDING Ex AURIGA,— I 25 tons Finest Mauritius Cane Sugar (1164 bags") This is the FINEST CANS SUGAR to begot and jam, Ac, made with it will keep almost any length of time. NOTE ADDRESS- ' FLETCHER BROS., , CASH STJPP.LY STORES, ASHBUE.TON, AND LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Don t miss seeing our splendid show of Christmas Fruits, &c. FOR CHBISTMAS, 1894^ AND NEW YEAR, 1895. PRESENTS. INSPECTION is invited of the New, Choice, and High-class Stock at the Jiwellery Establishment of 8. SALBK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET Where is to be seen the LARGEST and CHOICEST Stock of Gold and Silver Jewellery, Diamond Goods and Plate, m the District. Bought for Cash and marked down at Prices which must prove S. SALEK'S To be the Cheapest Establishment m the District, and inspection will prove a Stock equal to any m Christchurch is to be found. S. SALEK, | WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Thomas B. KiJworth, ENGINEER, TJAS REMOVBD- *A HIS NEW PREM ]S S | BRIDGE WORK& ! WEST AND KERMODB STREETS ASHBURTON,