SPORTING.

Napier, March 19. At the Havke's bay Jcckey Olub An umn Meeting the following mas the result of the Ha-wkb's Bay Cup. Dreamland 1 North Atlantic 2 Rangipuhi ... 3 All started but Au Revoir and Monte Carlo. Won by a lenghth and a half. Time—3min 7 4-sth sec. Diridend~£6 10a.

1.0.0. F., M.U.

I The annual meeting of the Aahburton district was held in the Oddfellows' Hail, Ashburton, on Thursday last—Prov. G.M., T. Williams, presiding, Deputy-Prov.G.M, J. Keir, in the vice-chair. Delegates wee present from the Ashburton, Rakaia, Tin wald, and Waterton Lodges. The Prov G.M , in his opening address, congratulated the district on its continued progress, and said it contained 290 member*, with funds amounting to £4917 9s 4d, showing an increase of £507 4s 7d for the year. After thanking his colleagues for their unfailing courtsey to him during his term of office, he declared the meeting open for the transaction of business. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the G.M. for his address. ( The usual routine business having been ■ disposed of, a letter from the North Can tar bury district was discussed, regarding adopting a scale of surrender value re clear ances for Canterbury. It was resolved that Prov. G.M. J. Keir and P.P.G.M.C. Tucker act as delegates The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: -Prov. G.M., James Keir; Deputy-Prov. G.M., T. Nor gan; Treasurer, C. Reid; Auditors, J. A, Clothier and J. Swanson. The meeting, which lusted from 3 30p.m. to 7.30pm, wax followed by a banquet, to which the officers, deputies, and visitors were invited, i Prov. G, M. J. Keir presided, and ihe usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honored. A number of excellent songs were rendered during the evening, which added to the harmony of the meeting.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE REINA REGENTE

Madrid, March 19

The missing warship Keina Regente, has been discovered sunk at the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar. Nobody was rescued.

RETRENCHMENT

Melbourne, March 20

A hundred and fifty railway em ployees expressed their willingness to retire on six months' pay, and over two hundred teachers on pensions.

Suspected Murder.

HTorribl« Aft'ttfr

Mbi bourne, March 20 The decomposed body of an elderly woman, named Emma Young, was discovered in a house at Railway Orescent, South Melbourne, where she resided with a chimney sweep nam6d Stephen Oole. In the latter part of February they were heard quarrelling. A few days afterwards Cole was noticed nailing up the windows, since which time he has disappeared. The body lay on a bed with a fearful gash in the throat. All the circumstances point to a murder. The discovery was made in consequence of the dreadful stench. The house is where the Perkins tragedy recently took place.

CREMATION

Memjoukne* March 20

The body of Mrs Henniker was enmated on the seashore near Sand ringham, by permission of the autho rities, in presence of a large gathering of friends and onlookers. Deceased, who was a spiritualist, was cremated at her own express desire. A large open fire of logs, saturated with kero sene were used for the purpose.

AUSTRALIAN WOOL IN CHINA AND JAPAN

Bbisbanb, March 20

The Premier has decided to co operate with Victoria in opening markets for Australian wool in China and Japan.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITCS

Sydney, March 20

Sir Henry Parkes, in a letter to the press, condemns the present Govern ment as foes of federation, and cona batt the impression that he is con spiring with Sir G. R. Dibb3, but admits he is negotiating with the Pro tectionists. Sir Henry Parkes makes no secret of his desire, in the lasting interest of good government, to get rid of the present incompetent Minis try, and invites men on all sides of the House to join in rendering this service to the colony and Australia. Sir G. R. Dihbs states that he was approached by a friend of Sir Henry Parkes, and was asked to join the latter in moving a motion of censure on the Government, but he declined to fall in with the suggestion or enter tain any idea of coalition. He never made any overture to Sir Henry Parkes, or had any direct dealings with him.

In the Assembly the Premier made a ministerial statement that it was intended to invite the Council to hold a conference on the Land and Uoal Mines Bills. It was proposed at once to proceed with the Local Government Bill, and to push for ward a number of public works, in cluding several light railways, with a view to proyido work for the unem ployed. The House would be asked to pass a Loan Bill before Christmas. Kecent developments had convinced him of the necessity for legislation to deal with trade disputes, and on Thursday he would introduce a Trade Conciliation Bill. Tuesday would be devoted to a Federal enabling Bill. Government were determined to carry out their policy of unmistakeable free trade, coupled with direct taxation, and rigid economy. Tlw Financial Statement would be delivered the first week in May, and the local Govern ment, direct taxation, and financial proposals of Government would come into operation on July 1. Sir George Dibbs stated that he intended to take a test vote on the direct taxation proposal when the Bills were read a third time. He considered the local government question should have the precedence of spurious federation,

The Cyanide Process

Sydney, March 20

The directors of the Kapai mine have decided to resist the claims of the Cassel Company for the use of the cyanide process, and the secretary pro ceeds to Auckland to-morrow in the interests of his company. Counsel's opinion h to the effect that the decision of the English Court, while not strictly legal in the sense of being a bar to proceedings to enforce the patent, is practically a bar. He holds that no Court, in the face of the Eng lish dfcislon, would grant an injunc tion to stop the works, nor would any colonial judge, in the event of an action being brought, ignore the Eng lish verdict.

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A very excellent photograph of the South Canterbury team of cricketers, taken by Mr John Mitchell, i< on view in the window of Mr Bonniugton. The group was taken on the pitch, round the wicket. Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubted ly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla ts. Sold in bottles Is l£d, 2s 9d, and lls, by all Medi cine Vendor* throughout the world, A ample, safe and certain remedy.



AVER'S Sarsaparilla IS THE CKEEAT Blood-Purifier, NERVE TONIC, —AND— STRENGTH-BUILDER. It attacks M/y^k. am* breaks up jC\*^^ evei"y liiinioi-, wr7jrl*i£lt>tZ^!st\ cures skin enm / f X\ UOM> leSt° 1 # °"-* every elc* \^JC'noAPAß\v*'!A^# mentof disease. VT^^T Sufferers from iiHligcstion.gon- R\ V^^ eral debility, or any other ail ment arising from impure Wood, should take Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It gives strength to the weak, and builds up tiic system gener ally. By Its use food is made nourishing, sleep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayer's Sarsaparilla HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE .* M;ulebyDr.J.C.Aycr&Co..Lowell,Mass.,U.S.A. S3P*Ho.wnre <if p!ioii> iniH.-itinn^. Tlic iiKm? — Ayer's .'-'firs:»i)iii-illa — is j>r'piii:in'iit on the wrapjic-r. and is blown in Hie glu.-u of each o( •>»r bottles.



Mr D. Thomas. ARCADE. FKIDAY, MARCH 22, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has receiv-d instructions from Mrs F M. Littlejohn (who his decided to resside in ABhbnrton) to Sell at the above fixture, at 12,30 p.m., ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22, A LINE OF VALUABLE FCJBNITUBE, Being a portion of her Ohristchurch furnishings, her present residence here not being sufficiently large to store ths whole. The following will be submitted : — ~f Handsome Mottled Kauri Chest -* Drawers, New Zealand inlaid woods. 1 Handsome Dining Room Side Board, bevelled glacs, carved, etc. 1 Heavy Two-leaf Dining Room Table, Castors, IHall Stand, Brass mountings, Castors, Drawer and Wells. 2 Kauri Double Woven Wire Mattresses on legs. 1 Fender, Br»ss Fire Irons, 1 Spring Sofa and X Sofa, 2 Arm Chairs, 4 Curtain Poles, Cornices and Rings, 1 Oval Table, 1 X Table, Fire Screen, several Mat tresses, Bolsters. This Sale h well worthy of attendance, the first mentioned a-tides being new, eood, and novel. 3 135 , AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT



New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Ihe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.Q., MX.O. -- (Chairman) rhe Hon Charlea J. Johnston, MJL.C. (deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica'Officer: Dr G.E. Auson, M,D.,M.R.C.S. (England) rE OLDEST, WEALTHIIbI AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lira Office, and ink LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Uethod of Valuation adopted by this Society it of Uw mort Stringent Character, and topxm a Consi derably Larger Room to meet Ltabilftte* than that keld by any other office in the Australaiia* Colo&iet. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS €12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) i Stebung ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLIKG), POLICIES IN FORCE .-, I lO,SBfi Bum Assured ... ... ... £39,333,07) Cash Bjknnaes Blvkled .. .. *5,E83,41S BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Keverslonary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE veare, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding POUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THB A. M. P. SOCIETY And & 30133$ 9 N BQWS. EV;E#Y Expecßes of J^ftiiageinent 8| per cent he tot;*! income EPWARP W. LOWE, llesjdenb Secret ary



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is war ran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaty Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendors thronghout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties I)BuoC6MPAny, Lincoln^ England Rheumatism,— Dr E. " G.ojcdQn'& remedy ipiVER fa^l§ in permanently curing rheuma tism., lumbago, sciatica, goat, etc, one bottle giv«B relief. Price IQs, post free. J. W. Oityton, P.O. Bo* 234, Dunedin. KEATING S POWDER destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is KEATING'S, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Tins, and la, «4 with the signature Thomas Keating 0n pcfctte, Sold by »U yb^misti)



Public Notidas ASHBURTOtf RIFLE VOLUNTEERS/ SMOKE Conceit To-Night, Match 20, 1895, at the Orange Hall. W. E. DOLMAN, j 3 133 Captain Oommar-dina A.R.V. I LAND FOR SETTLEMENT. , PUBLIC MEETING. fTIHOSE interested i£i the question of JL Procuring Land for Settlement iv this couuty, in email are'»s by men of small capital, under the Land f ,>r Settle ment Act of last session, are requested to attend a Public Meeting, to be held in the Orange H»'l, on SATURDAY EVENING, March 23, ab eight o'clock. 3 129 GIDEON SCO IT. ' FRUIT INDUSTRY. MR BOUCHER, aasistant to Mr Blackmore, Government Pom ologist, will give a practical exhibition of Fruit Drying with Evaporator on THURSDAY, at 1.30 p.m. tn E. W, Hanmek's office yard, Ashburton. 3 128 , TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. STRAYED from Paddock at Hinds, near Maronan, a Bay Yearling Filly. Any information please leave at Winslow Hotel. 3 107 ASUBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WEEKLY HALF-EOLIDiY.



("VTOTICE ia hereby given that in Jl\ future the Offices "of th« Council will Close at 1 p.m. on THURSDAYS instead of Saturdays By order, F. MA IS WARING, Clerk. Ashbutton, March 20, 1895. 3 132 ASHBDRTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON TRAFFIC BRIDGE. TVTOTICK is hereby given that on and ■*-* after 21st instant, clause 7of the Ash burton Traffic Bridge By-laws, as under, will be sttictly enforced CLAUSE 7—No greater weight than three tons gross on any one pair of wheels with tires less than five inches broad shall be taken over the bridge. Persona infringing the above By-law will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £5 for every such offence. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Marcn 18,1895. 34J121



In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and in the matter of the estate cf GEORGE EDWARD BOLGER, late of Ashburfcon, in the provincial district of Canterbury, deceased. N OTIC« is hereby given that -*11 Creditors -.nd others having Claims against the above estate are required to send in to the office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, or his District Agent at Christchurch, and in writing, on or before the twenty-seventh day of May, 1895, full particulars of buch claims giving the items and amounts of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. distri bute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled i thereto, bavins regard only to the claims which the Public Tiustee shall have then had notice, and according to the priorities given I y ihe Public Tru.-t < >ffice Acts for the time being to such claims as between themselves respectively. ALL MONEYS payable to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account at any pcstal money-order office. J. R. WARBUIITON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, March 8, 1895, 3 75



i SHEEP DIP Must be Free of Duty, because HEW ZEALAND is the happy hunting ground of COOPER, Little, Quibell, Cannon, Battle, Carbol Crystal, Thomas, Ness, Lawes, Odams, McDjugall, 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, BROOKE'S "Perfect" Sheep Dip (Registered trade mark) WILL NOT BE RAISED IN PRICE, And hereby Challenges all the above TO A PUBLIG 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 Wellington, Canterbury, or Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association. P.S. —A special invitation is extended to the tepresentatlvas of Cooper's and Little's Dip by ; C. M. BROOKE, ! ASHBURTON.



DESTINY, OB TO LIVE FOB THIS DAY ONLY! " And such is human life, bo g'iding on; It glimmers like a meteor, and is gone ! vVhat higher aim can man attain than con quest over human pain fTEADACHE and Disordered Stomach.— Cl. "After suffering for nearly two and a halt years from severe headache and dis ordered stomach, and after trying almost everything, and spending much money with* out finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try yowr * FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing m,e a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed suoh good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robebt Htjmphbeys, Post Offioe, Burrasford. EHO'S FRUIT SALT. Is an imperative neoessity 'in every Hoase* hold A Runaway Knock—Douglas Jerrold, des cribing a very dangerous illness root which bis daughter had ust recovered, said: "Ah Sir, it was a Runaway Knock at Death s Door, can assure you. How ta prevent death from di*s»B« by natural moans—use Eno'i?. Fruit Salt. It is the best known rgmedy I removes ce'id or poisonous matter (toe groundwork of disease) from the blood, allays nervous exoitement, depreseiou, and restores the nervous system to its proper condition. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping he blood puce and free from disease. New Venus Tel>accQ~-l<<itsst Sttcctsi



Business NoticeV 1 HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have juttt landed a Large and Varied Stock of tiling, &un§. HGLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy >' of inspection. : EEVOLVEES. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Reeap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IF STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2< 0 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Ho me by's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, Tkdi*. and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting -NOW IN STOCK- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application neceesary 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— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co Andrew Ori* 9 WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. NEW SEASONS GOODS- It/TARVELLODS A SSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidiy in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in jjraat variety ; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ■j CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, -L splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety. ir\A PAIRS OF MOSGIEL IUU BLANKETS Will be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own ordei in the ASHBURTON MILL. j BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS,Eio Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ; ANDREW ORR.



\\\ H. COLLINS and CO. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE FOB AMMUNITION. GUNS, GUNS. GITNe. O INGLE Barrel Guns with Aftl'lNl MACTION, Qmk Firing-Special Value SMOEKLESS Cartridges are the BEST—at Wholesale Prices. POWDEE. SHOT. CAPS. SPORT FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. — I M P O E T A N T — Til HE OORNER-Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day ! prepared in All Departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting our Dress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d per yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd AIL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colour?, Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colours, 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEAVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLOURS —MILLINEBY DEPABTMENT— We are now showing the Newest Styles in Jackets, Waterproof s, Tuaics, Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in All Colours, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps 0a 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is 0d Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Overcoats with Capes »s t><3. SDIT3, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER. —BOOT DEPABTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER JOHN WILSON. Airri si's ~m°at c b r alf. I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas^ Select Stock of Wiosor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at » Materials, and am now j Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. HOUSE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Bes*-. of Cils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Lirgts Stock of F*perhaogiugs, Window Glass, and Pioturc Frame Mojldinjs ' on the Premises. "J. Wilson, CORNER OP ARCADE'AND BURNETT STRKET, ASHBURTON.



MUSIC. Miss Carson WILL Resume Teaching Pianoforte and Organ on FRIDAY, March 22, and will be able to pive her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mks Aicorn, Havelock Street, or at residence, William Street. 3 82 FOR SALEr~~~^ IMPROVED Farms. Rural Land and other properties as follows :— 200 Acres, W*kanui Plains 100 Acres, . unimproved Westerfield Survey Diotrict 298 Acres not far from Maronan 348 Acres Near Winchmore 110 Acres Wakanui Plains 1462 Acres Ne&r Mount Somers 5593 Acres Small Sheep Run 126 Acres C.'osa to Tinwald 20 Acres Alford Forest 24| Acres Close to Wluslow, and other properties. Also, Town Sections in Ashburton, Tinwald, Water tor, Chertsey, Rakaia and Winslow. 1 T. BULLOCK. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HA.YE DECIDED TO GO INTO BDSINESS here on my ,own account, and I am a CASH BUYER Wheat, flats, Barley, AND ANY OTHEIt PRODUCE AT MARKETJATES. 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 get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The best ia the World. E. W. HANMER. KB. AT THE OLD PLACE.



IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Dr Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Rkstkll has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix lute J. M. Tweed. REFRESHMENTS AT CAROLINE BAY, TIMARU, on the occasion of the EXCURSION TO TIMARU, ON MARCH SS, 1895. BUDD, XJLLC ATEREa Will Supply Refreshments, AT HIS ROOMS, STAFFORD STREET, 1 As Usual. A LSQ—At the BAY, ALL DAY, AT TOWN PRICES. 3 93 ASHBORTON COUNTY COUNCIL. -TNASMUCH as herds oi PIGS have t, recently caused considerable damage to water races, and also Pollution of water, which, in some districts is uted for domestic purposes; and further, as Pig raising appears to be on the increase, notice is hereby given that in future ALL OFFENCES of this nature will be Strictly dealt with undtfr the provisions of the Water Race By-laws, unless special provision against) damage and pollution be made, under arrangement with the Council. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. March 6, 1895. 3 41 " FOR SALE." 1 ACRE 1 First-class Land at Hampstead. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-A BARGAIN. "YTER* Desirable Villa Residence of V five rooms, with Scullery, &c. Half-acre of land, corner section. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. Three minutes walk from Post Office. Apply "House," boxß2, 316?



FOII SALE, Vl STRONG PHEEP NETTIr^G, WITH CI-NTRE STKAKi). 'M _ F. FERRIMAnJI The Portable Water Barrow. I HUM I lllillfiK * r^l The latest number of the Nineteenth Century has an interesting TtifliW upon the dread scourge of DIPHTHERIA, and, in introducing the subject, &■ writer remarks, that the latest epidemics in Russia swept away nearly all tfc children in some villages; and, in Prussia, no less than one-sixth to one-foort part of all children dying in the age of from one to five years succumbed £i Diphtheria, and the tame proportion prevailed in Western Europe! a* #111 Keen interest is being taken in the expeiinients of the French Doctors, Rw and Tbbsen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera,Typhoid,Malaria and otbil kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body l>y special bacteria, cawilj by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards nrd premises generally into an upon which dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an infection h Bacteria or the poisons which they secrete, there is nodiphtheria. The Pobtabe Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perftjdfl sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived. The fayw [ and diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise aeoojNgl of terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash to the pig trovjM ior to the garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to various kind* im use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with them, a child can ,<■ work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The coffcfl comparatively small. Possession of one becomes an absolute means :^| sweetness, comfort and profit. 4l niPBOV (I ED COPPER BOILERS* 'fj I have just received direct from the manufacturers a supply of Pobtabm Copper Boilers, with Patent Smoke Sack Joint, and Semi-double Sbeete I Frame—Galvanised. This Useful 'Household Requisite should be iiuptotodi when its various excellencies of construction, strength and serviceabieneflp, wH speak for themselves. Sizes—l4gals., IGgals, and 18gals, at prices withil ! the reach of all. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. f North British Fire Insurance Company .AGENCIES',- Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels anil Goods sent to all parts of the colony] Remington Type Writer—Specimen un view LOOKOUT! LOOKOUT! LOOK OUT! FOR T H E New Cheap Drapery, Clothing and Millinery ESTABLISHMENT. . '- ITEXT TO THE ARCADE, TANCRED STREET^ THE BLUE HOUSE. THE BLUE HOUSE* THE BLUE HOUSE- < CASH. CASH. CASH. . NO GOOD CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR BAD ONES. ——io: THE LAIEST AUTUMN AND WINTER DRE3SBS, JAOKErS, AND MILLINERY. . THE tiOODS ARE OF THE BEST AND DON'T YOU FORGET jH> V'- OPENING DAY, Saturday, March 16. DONT FORGET "THE BLUE HOUSE," WHICH W£LL HELP YOU IN THESE BAD IIMES. Don't look for Prices in a paper. Look for '* IHF. BLUE HOUSE," where you can see the PRICE AND THE ARTICLE, Which will prove " THE BLUE HOUSE " gives tho BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. "; ; WE WANT TOUR MONEY; TO GET IT 1 'THE BLUE HOUSE "will Keep the Superior Article at the Bed Rock price, SATURDAY, MAECH 10, \ "THE BLUE HOUSE" WILL OPEN AT THE Corner of the Arcatle, TANCBED STREET. *v i