European and Other Foreign Items.

London, March 10

The Times, American correspondent Ba y S: The United States is indignant at the imposts placed by European countries on farming produce, and is contemplating retaliating by levying ten per cent duties on some, and enacting total prohibition against other countries.

March 11. H.M.S. troopship Tyne sails for Australian waters on Friday. The Queen will have a special audience with Lord Rosebery in the event of his being well enough to visit Windsor. The Daily Telegraph's special cor respondent telegraphs that the Turkish soldiery in Sassoon, prior to killing the Armenians, sawed off their limbs, gouged out their eyes and extracted their tongues. London, March 12 Betting on the University boat race is 7 to 4 on Oxford

The Moderates and the Progressives in the London County Council have effected a compromise. Each will elect four aldermen, leaving the ninth to arbitration. The choice lies between the Duke of Norfolk and .Sir John Hutton. .The Moderates nominated the Duke for the Chairmanship and the Progressives Mr Arthur Arnold. Paris, March 12 In the Chamber of Deputies M. Lockroy, who was recently deputed to draw up a report on the state of the French navy, declared it was worth a third only o"f the British fleets. Be sides being deficient in speed, the ships were armed with obsolete guns, and overmanaged by thirty-three admirals who never left the shore. Tangier, March 11

During a violent storm on the African coast, the sea rose 90ft at Tangier, and forty vessels were wrecked, Ottawa, March 12. The Government officials have no knowledge of the reported agreement between Mr Huddart and the North German Lloyds Company for a fast Atlantic service. I ima, March 12 The Peruvian rebels defeated the Government troops at Oabanallas, and killed 300.

A WOMAN'S HEROISM

Washington, March 10

Mrs Richards, keeper of a station at Kimberley, on the North Pacific line, overheard . a plot to -wreck the night express, and wirtd to stop it. The robbers ß becoming aware of what she had done, burst into her office, fired st her, and then decamped. Mrs Richards, who returned their shot*, was wounded. March 11. Two of Mrs Richards' assailants wire wounded.

THE COREAN WAR

London, March 11 China is soliciting Ureat Britain and Italy to exert their influence in favor of peace. Shanghai, Ma'ch 12 Prince Kung lost another 1000 men during the retreat from New Chang. "Sfce Japanese attasked and defeated -a bodyqf 7000 Chinese at Denshodar, near HaicHng, 1400 being killed, China is willing to agree to the independence of C6r©a, to cede territory, and pay a monetary indemnity.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 11 The Australian Customs Bill has passed the House of Commons. March 12.

Earl Grey, in reply to a question, said that the Egyptian and British spheresin Africa between them covered the whole of the Nib waterway. Sir W. V. Harcourt will deliver the Budget Speech after Blaster.

The Oroya

♦ ■■- London, March 12 It has been found necessary to scuttle and flood the Oroya's forehold, which was partly occupied by lading, and transfer the remainder of the cargo to the main hold. It is hoped that all the Oroya'a cargo will be saved. The ship's bottom v damaged. Sydney, March 12 The Orient Company has arranged for the Orient to take the Oroya's place in the running,

The Antarctic

Melbourne, March 12 The Antarctic has returned from her whaling expedition in the southern latitudes. She penetrated as far as 74 deg. south. For 38 days she was hemmed in by immense ice packs, esti mated at sixty miles in length. No whales were sighted. The cruise of the Antarctic has demonstrated the non-existence of several supposed islands marked on the charts, the was unable to penetrate further into the region of ice owing to the loss of the propeller. She obtained about £300 ,vorth of sealskins and sperm oil.

WHEAT-GROWING ON THE HALVES SYSTEM

Sydney, March 12 About thirty farmers are leaving few the north-western districts of Vic toria to take up several thousand acres on the Ktideen estate, near Oalcairn, which are to be devoted to wheat growing on the halves system. The owners pay for clearing and find sted, and receive in return one-half the crop. The land is let for five yean.

Dinner to Lord Hopetoun

Sydney, March 12, The citizens of Sydney entertained Lord Hopetoun at a banquet in the Town Hall to-night, in recognition of his qualities as Governor, and in appreciation of his liberal treatment of visitors from New South Wales to Victoria. The Mayor presided, and there was a brilliant assembly.

SIR R. DUF

Hobabt, March 12 Sir R. Duff shows very slow im provement, and has had. a slight relapse. The doctors are dissatisfied with the progress ho has made. At hia own urgent request he wiy be allowed to leave for Sydney by the

The Half-Holiday.

The following correspondence has been seat to us for publication :-— Arcade Cnamfcers, Ashburton, February 7, 1895. -The Honorable, the Minister for Labor, Wellington.—Sir, we the under signed, beg to oring under your notice the following facts and to pray for your guidance thereunder, In term* of section 18 of the Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1894, we have closed our respective offices at one o'clock p.m., on Saturdays, 9ince the beginning of the year, while other offices here have kept open on such days until 5 p.m., and closed on theueual half-holiday, viz:—Wednesday,—now altered by decision i of the Borough Council to Thursday. As Saturday is the market day in Ashburton, it will be readily seen that we, the under-1 signed, Buffer by reason of our observing the law, whilst other offices referred to, by evading the law, profit by our observation of it. We therefore pray you that the matter shall receive your careful considera tion, and that you direct us by your advice as to the course we shall pursue, and we shall remain, honorable sir, your obedient servant*. (Signed) —J. Ward, agent. Liverpool and London and Globe; Albert Roberts, general agent; Cha' les Braddell; J.C Duncan,insuranceagent;E. W Hanmer, merchant; W. Home, general agent.

Department of L*bor, Wellington, 9th 1 March, 1895. J. Ward (Agent) and others, Aahburton. Gentlemen,—For reply to your letter re the half-holiday, the Hon. the Minister for Labor has referred to me. I beg to »tate that the Act will be admin w' ered in the manner which will cause least incon venience to business people, and therefore if you choose to close on Thursday instead of Saturday 1 will support the change. If you will kindly show this letter to the Inspector of Factories he will respect the decision.—Youra faithfully, Edward Tre- GiSAB, Secretary of Labor.

Flouted Off

Los don, March 12. The s.s. Gulf of Bothnia, which went ashore in the Suez Canal, has been floated off.

A False Rumor

i London, March 12. ! The rumor that Huddart, Parker, and Co., have arranged with the German Lloyds' Company for an Atlantic service is untrue.



Public Not toes. , crlcket matc£ PANrERBURr V. SOUTH CANTER v> BURY. ASHBURTON DOMAIN. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, March 14 and 15. 3 63 SHEEP FEED. QAA ACRES on Mitcham Road. &\)\) R.S. 29934 to let until December 1 next. Rental, 5a per acre. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ASHBORTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TNASMUCH as~herds of PIGS have JL recently caused considerable damage to water races, and also Pollution of water, which, in some districts is used 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 under 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 j



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTOX. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA TION LIST. TAKE NOTIOB.—The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1895 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square Wegt, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the loth day of March, addressed to the Assess- 1 ment Court, and a copy of every such objection must ba left at the Town Clerk's Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. Ashburton, February 15, 1895. 2 100 BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLK WORKS OFFORE buying Jiggers elsewhere '-* Bee above firm's New Stock of up to date Hungers, ■ Premiers, Raleighs, Aubtrals ; also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest i Machined and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-ehoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



Mr D. Thomas. t lcaring* &ale. THUKSDAY~~MARCII 14, 1895. MR DAVID TfiOMAShas receivtd instructions from Mr R E. Dowle (corner of Cameron and Williams i Streets, Ashburton). wo is leaving for the North Island, to Sell the whole of bis well-preset ved FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, amongst which will be found Drawing Room Furniture, Dining Koom Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Tools, Choice Pot Plantu, Perambulator, Bo k Case and Books, and a large number of Sundries. Also, -DAISY CART & HARNESS. Sale at one o'clock. No Reserve. dTvID THOMAS, 3 33 Ashbuiton.



Funsral Notice. FUNERAL NCI ICES. *"pHE Friends of Mr P. O'Connor are A. respecvfuUy informed that the Funeral of his beloved son, Percy Fbederick, will move from his residence, Moore Street, on THURSDAY, (To morrow) 14th in?t., at two o'clock for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3 85 Undertakers THE Friends of Mr William Meaclem are respectfully informed ihat the Funeral of his beloveddaughter, Florence Lilly, will move from his residence, Beach Road, on THURSDAY, (To morrow), 14th insb., *t 3.30 p.m. for the Aehbarton Cemetery, ! BAKER BROS., 13 8? Undertakers.



ndrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. NEW SEASOH'S GOODS* TITARVELLODS \ 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 graat variety ; V and N, Featherbone, Ceßtus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ----i CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, A- splendid value. I. ■ ■■■ MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Ro3lyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety.



Public Notioes COAL | MOUNT SOMERS ( COAL COAL | HOUSRHOLD | COAL COAL. THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4-ton track : — Weeterfield Railway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16 j per ton, freight paid. All orders must ha accompanied by cheque or P.O. order; GEORGE PARK, 3 83 Mount Somers. ivuFsic. Miss Carson WILL Resume Teaching Pianoforte and Organ or. FBI DAY, March 22, and will be able to five her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aicohn, Havelock Street, or at residence, William Street. 3 82 i A PUBLIC MEETING will take r\. place in the Station Army Barracks on THURSDAY evening afc eight o'clock in connection with the rescue work of the Army. A meeting of ladies only will take place in the Primitive Methodist Church on FRIDAY afternoon at 2.30 pm. Children under 15 not admitted. 3 86



IAH PAIRS OF MOSGTEL IUU BLANKETS Will be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own ordei in the A3HBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Ere Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR.



ISHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ANNUAL INSPECSTION. THE Company will parade in Review Order at the Drill Shed for inspec tion by Colonel Fox. Military Adviser and Inspector of the New Zealand Forces, ON FBIDAY, MARCH 15, 1895, i FALL IN AT 7.30 P.M. Anyone absent from this parade except under medical certificate, will be fined in accordance with paragraph 52, Defence Act, 1892, ANNUAL MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of the Company, will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 19, At the Orderly Boom. W. E. DOLMAN, 3 8i Captain Commanding.



Mr Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER T BEG to intimate that I have ju«t •*•■ landed a Large and Varied Slock of f*nns. Guns. fA iins. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Sfngle and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. BEYOLVEBS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IF STOCK AND to LAND—



100 Drums Linseed Oil 2* 0 Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horns bye & Ransome'a 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 Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander* AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



E. W. Hunmer. TO THE FAEMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on n>y ,own aocoant, and I am a CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT ' MARKET_RATES. 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 crut.ch.es> I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The best in the World. E. W. HAMMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE.



Mr T. Bullock. T.S.s 792 and 793, Cox Street, East, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, a paddock containing 29 acres, 3 roods, 10 perches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. Apply to * T. BULLOCK. k- !—* : — ; FOR SALE. /■"CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron! V_y Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and ] 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. MONEY— A special sum of £1150 to Lend on first-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TjIOR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool J»- and Grab. Store in West Street T,S. 66. \ % BUJ&O0K,



TTTTaNTED, FAT OR TALLOW J?OR BROOKE'S PERFECT QHEEP TV** ERFECT OHEEP _L/IP PRICES AT FACTORY-lJd per pound for kidney fat, lfd for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurcn trial. , And the pries is 55s for the same 1 quantity DO NOT be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine. Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is cf it in this powder dp is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with am nen ! poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy sheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by C. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and hia Employees. DIP AftENTS—Mkssbs D. Thojiaß, H. Zandbb, ani J. Obe & Co. Dollar Cigarettes— si per packet



I John J^i^on. I ABTIST'g MaTEBIALS, I I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas, Select Stock of Wiasor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now j Brushes, Canvas Stret- Very Cheap Rate. HOUSE POINTING AND PAPEBHANGING. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Cils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Fainting and Paper- N.B.— None but the A L»rg« Stock of Pa,perhangiugs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Moulding on the Premises. J Wilson, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS & 00. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, direct from I ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREY VALLEY COAL CARDIFF COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Building Materials of every description In Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO.



A A A A MJIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM i MdT i A A A A A A ft A A , A' _ TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTTT A A A A 18 Bales ex Ruapehu. FIKST AUTUMN SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize T'ADIES 1 JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS A FEW CHOICE DEESSES. MITCHELL & TUMER



Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring Trade. NO MORE NEED'FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHBISTOHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W. SPARROW (._ TXAS proved from'past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. •*"*■ both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS ROOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a lanje turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :— First Claas Tweed Sac Suit ... ,„ 555, former price 70a First Class „ , .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ ... .. 659, former price 80s First Class „ ... ... 70s, former price 85s Best Quality Twee 1 money can procure ... 755, former prica.9oa No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12»6dj Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £103 Od Remember these Prices are for First Class Workmanship, FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLI AM~~SPARBO W, BAST STREET. N B —As these'prices may be copied by other Finns, please calFor send for samples and compare qualities.



FOR SALE-A BARGAIN. "YTER* Desirable Villa Residence of V five rooms, 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 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco- THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. 3 29 THE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD. ' Head Office—Manchester. Capital ... ... £1,000,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West I street, Agent for Ashburton. I Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. , Christchurch, January 14,1893. 2 9



- n-t.TI -i -Tli . T-----rfr--li i 1-.T-T"..' , >fff•yjE&jiSjp ! F 014 SALE, t }' ', j QTROKG SHEEP NKTTIftC, WIIN* CV.MRB STRAND. U K. FERttIMAN. The Portable Water Barrow. The latest number of the Nineteenth Century has an interesting article; upon the dread scourge of DIPHTHERIA, and, in introducing the (abject, the* writer remarks, that the latest epidemics in Russia swept away nearly all the 1 children in some villages; and, in Prussia, no less than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying in the age of from one to five years succumbed to Diphtheria, and the tame proportion prevailed in WVsfcern Europe as well. j. Keen interest is being taken in the expeiintents of the French Doctors, Roux and Tbhsbn ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholern,Typhoid, Mnlaria and other kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards aud premises generally into and upon which dairy and kitchen slopshave been thrown. Without an infection by Bacteria or the poisons which they secrete,, there is nodiphtheria. Thb Portabli Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a twofold benefit is derived. TLe fever and diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise » source uf terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash to the pig trough or to the garden. The Portablr Barrows can be put te various kinds of use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The cost Is comparatively small Possession of one becomes an absolute means of; sweetness, comfort and profit,



IMPROVED COPPER BOILERS. : Hj^^^ K^-^ifltf'T wt II —-— H'^tHi^^H iJHU^^hh^^a abbhhbb" iHr' I ll— ll1"^""^™""""™™"""'™™""" IHllr"! ■P^^^'^"~T jS^F I til' I Lm«» lfci^»^^^i^B^^^^^^^"^^^^^^ ■■■ l^M^^B r I have just received direct from the manufacturers a supply of Portable Copper Eoilbrs, with Patent Smoke Stack Joint, and Semi-double Sheeted Frame—Galvanised. This Useful Household Requisite should be inspected, when its various excellencies of construction, strength and serviceablonejs, will speak for themselves. Sizes—Hgals., 16gals, and 18gaU, at pricei withtft the reach of all. o** F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBORTON. f North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and] . Goods sent to all parts of the colony 1 \ Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view J •CTOVdS BIHX NO -J ____ \! aa o a da a a