SAN FRANCISCO MAIL

The Alameda arrived at Auckland yes terday with dates from Ear ,pc to Feb ruary 8 . GENERAL SUMMARY,

Advices from Chefoo to February 8 state that the Japanese have carried all the positions at W ilmwei and captured or sunk the wtio'e Chinese northern fleet. The Japanese during the night of Monday cleared Weihaiwei harbor of nil torpedoes and submarine mines by the skilful use of torpedo boats and i^eam launches from the warships, which grappled for and cut the wires connecting ihe submarine mines with the shore. A fleet of Japanese tor pedo boats mad* a splendid dish for the harbor and attacked the Chinese fleet wi h so much skill that the batcle ship Ting Yon was sunk. Thess tactics were re peated during tha night of February 5 Chen Yuen and other Chinese warships were blown up, and the remaluder of the Chinese fleet captured. Following this splendid success the Japanese com pleted the capture of Weikaiwei by landing a large force and seizing the island of Liv Kune Tao, which had made a gallant defence , against the heavy firing. The Japanese warships passed Chefoo early on February 8 and fired a few shots at the forts without doing liny damage. A few reports are current regarding a feint attack made upon Nlnghai on February 8, and the belief grows that the Japauese are going to attack Chefoo.

A despatch to the Times from Weihai wei says, the Japanese desiring to attack the western forts, and those distant two miles along the shor«s which was covered by the Chinese fleet, the advance guard was compelled to make a toilsome march on Fiiday during » snowstorm and strong gale. The march was made by a circuitous route and eventually the Chinese were met on the Chefoo road, west of Weihaiwei. Severe fighting took place. The Chinese were defeated and fell back to (hifoo The loss on the Japanese side was thirty killed and twelve wouuded.

A despatch from Shanghai says there is intense foreign feeling on the Shan Tueng Peninsula. American missionaries are flee ing hastily. Chefoo, February 8 The Japanese landed troop* near here last evening with the intention of captur Ing the city. The landing was made about ten miles east of Chefoo, aud an Immediate march upon thftcity w»s ordered The Japanese are aotacking the fort de lending the eastern part of Chefoo. Hiroshima, February 8.

An official deeqatch from the Japanese commander at Weihuiwel, announces that the Chinese warships Chen Yuen and Ting Tuen, and the Chinese cruiser Chin Yuen (or Lia Yueng) wera sunk by tha Japs' torpedo boats in the attack just made upon the remsing warships of China. At Weihaiwei, two launchesescaped, but were chased by the Japanese vessels, and dis abled near Chefoo.

London, February 8

The jury in the case of Madame J oniaux, tried at Antwerp for killing by poison her •ister, brother, and uncle to secure life insurance, returned on February 2 a verdict of guilty She was sentenced to death in accordance with Belguin law, which will be commuted to penal servi tude for life. The convicted woman ia a daughter of General Jules Abbay, and wife of the Chief Engineer of bridges and road* for the Belgain Ministry of War. The combined insurance on the lives of her victims amounted to 35 000 dollars. The prosecution was the reßult of the notion of the English Insurance Company which issred the policy on the life of Alfred Abbay, the brother of the murderess. The case aroused great interest, because of the senea-ional character of it, and the position of accused. Washojgton, February 8 The State Department have received a confirmatory despatch of the capture of Weihaewei by the Japanese, and the destruction of the Chinese fleet.

The city of Montana was the scene of a frightful hulocast on Monday night. January 15 The fire broke oufi in tl c Royal Milling Company's warehouse and fpreadjto Kenyon Connell's warehouse in which were stored several cartloads of giant powder. While the firemen were fighting the fire a terrific explosion occurred and killed every fireman but two who were a distance away. The fire men who had escaped immediately rallied, and were beginning another attack when a second explosion, more violent than the firac, took place. The people in the vicinity were mowed down as if with a freat scythe, and the streets for half a block round looked like a great battle field. The debris was thrown in th« air. coming down half a mile away. Many people on the street in the centre of the city were thus injured. A few of the re msining firemen were gathering them selves together, attempting to escape to a place of safety when a third,explosion oo enrred. This too killed and injured many people. Every member of the fire de partment w*s either killed or wounded. The scene was moat terrifying- Waggons were taking the dead bodies from the scene of the explosion to various under takers' establishments and the wounded to their homes and the hospitals. The full list of the dead reached over seventy five, and the^ damage to property more than a million of dollars.

THE WAETHER.

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL AT CHERTSBY FOR FEBRUARY, 1895.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Following completes our report of yesterday's roeating:— PLANTATION FIRE. The matter of the plantation fire at Winalow was left over till next meeting, TAMPERING WITH RACES. The explanation and apology of Messrs Moore and Clucas were accepted in con nection with alleged tampering by them. SPRINGFIELD RACES. The committee appointed to ascertain the position of the-« lacdH br< tight up a report which was adopted, and a copy ordered t> he forwarded to Mr Cameron. MOUM SOMBKS TRAMWAY. The offur of Messrs * oka and Son for a survey of the tr%mway was accepted. CLEARWEIL VILLAGE SETTLEMENT. The Commissioner of Crown Lands ad vised payment of £60 to credio of the i Council for water supply on this settle* ment, FIRES. The railway authorities wrote stating that steps would be taken to avoid the risk of firing plantations along the railway line.

CALIFORNIA}! THISTLE.

On the motion of Mr Harper, seconded by Mr Wright, it was resolved to purchase two truck loads of salt to be supplied to farmers at cost price. Mr Harper said he had been tuccessiul in eradicating the thistle by covering it with one inch of salt.

ASSESSMENTS

Progress payments at the rate of 75 per cent were authorised to be made to cer tain valaers who had applied for advances, and Mr Croabie was allowed an extension of four weeks in which to complete his weik. Mr Grosbie to bear all expenses.

MfcLANESIAN CBIOKETEKB

An invitation from the Junior Cricket Club to the Council to attend their match with the Melaneston team was ordered to be acknowledged with thai ka.

FAIB B

iNT BILL

Mr Grigg not being present his motion on this subject was deferred til) next meeting.

DIVERSION OF CREEK.

Mr John Cochrane wrote complaining that Mr Mihoney was diverting the water in the Wakanui creek from about fifteen chains of his (Mr Ccchrane's) water frontage. It was resolved that Mr Mahoney be instructed to desist from diverting the waters of the Wakanui creek fronting on his property, which is under the control of this Council, and that he be informed he must resture the creek to its former condition.

1)06 OOIXAfiS.

It was resolved that Constable Bade be appointed to sell dog collars vice Con stable Watt leaving the district.

WATER SUPPLY.

Mr J- Jonen of Ruapuna, applied for some ponds. This, and applications from W. Johnston, G. Smith and W. Rtaimton were held over for the engineer's report and other reasons. Chapman Bros.' ap plication for water for a sheep dip was granted, but their request for water for pigs was orde:ed to stand over tili next meeting.

PAYMENT OP MEMBERS

Mr Wright moved * That members be paid the expenses incurred by them in attending the meetings of the Councii as provided by clause 105 of the Countiea Act, 1886 ' He thought Councillor* were entitled to this much as th«y gave their time for nothing. There was only about twenty per cent of the County Councils thafc did not pay their members expenses, and there was no parallel between them and this Council. It had beau a mere matter of Qoixotic sentiment on the part of members that they had not applied for their incidental expenses In attending meetings, which was all he now asked for. Mr Harper would like to ask if it was necessary to record a resolution of this kind, as the payment was provided for in the Act. The Chairman and Mr Wright considered it was, if only as an instruction to the clerk.

The resolution wAs refionded by Mr Macfarlsne and carried unanimously and it was resolved i hat it take effect from January 1, 18S5.

SPRHfGBURN TRAMWAY

On the motion of Mr Macfarlane it was resolved to ask the Commissioner of Crown Lands to vest the Springburn tramway reserve in this Council for tram way purposes. The Council then adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

Lohdon, February 28 Many wool ships are overdue having fallen in with contrary winds. The short arrivals for the forthcoming s pries of sales will probably cause a strong demand from all centres tor merino sorts which are expected to advance from five to seven and a half per cent, bat crossbreds are not likely to improve.

The Children's Excurison

The excursion train, with its enormous freight; of all that Ashburton holds dear, reached Christchurch, as the railway men s»y, *' well on time." By the time the enormous train of forty-two carriages, eight waggons, and two vans reached tha city, there were over 2500 soak aboard, having picked up passengers a 1! along the live to Burnham. At Christchorch about 1000, of the passengers disembarked, and sought such entertainment as the city in the daytime could offer. The museum was largely patronised, and all had a look round tl\e main thoroughfares. It was a common remark among the Chriatchurch people th|t the Ashburton children could easily be singled out on the street by the general appearance of robust health they all exhibited. The reat of the excursionists went on to the sea port, where th«y arrived shortly before noon. Upon arrival the Harbor Board's tug, which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the excursionists by the Board, was in readiness to take a portion of the huge gathering for a short trip round the harbor. Probably 300 were taken on board, the Customs officials being in at tendance to see that nothing approaching overcrowding took place. Mr F. Way mouth, the retiring chairman of the Board, and Captain Clark, the harbor master, superintended the emba kation, and the tug cast off from the whnrf at noon. She took the party round the reef and past the forts to the Heads, and made frequent trips during the afternoon. Those who were not so fortunate as to gain i passage in the tug wended their way around the wharves, and saw plenty to interest them in the presence of the Ger man warship, the direct-liners ant? other vessels. The weather was gloriously fine, with a smooth sea* Not; a single accident occurred to mar the general enjoyment, and the railway authorities deserve a high compliment for the excellence of their arrangements.

[Per Press Association,] Dunedin, March 2 The Arthur Street school children, with teachers and parents to the number of 1300, were taken by train to Warrington this morning. The Clinton school children, numbering over 400, were brought into town by r»il and taken down the harbor in the Omapere.

THE ASttßUKtm GUARDIAN. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1896.



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Ffiedlander isros. SPECIAL ENTRY. TINWALD YARDS. IyfESSPS FRIEDLANDER BROS. 11l have received instructions from Mr John Withell, Lowcliffe, to sell at the above fixture on TUESDA>, 12th inst., 250 Picked Purebred Lincoln Ewes, two, four, and six-tooth, by Mr' Cha> las Withell'B Stud Rams. 150 Purebred Ewe Lambs, progeny of above, >* > 61 Purebred Ram Lambs, progeny of above 20 Purebred two-tooth Rams, Lincoln Alho. 400 Lambs (freezers). MJDOLPH FKIEDLANDER, 3*12 Auctioneer. IN THE ESI ATE OF THlfi LdTK DR TWEED, deceased. fbiday,"maech a MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have received instructions from the Executrix, under the will in the above Estate, to Sell by Public Auction, that well situated little Property known as DR. TWEED'S FARM, OK THE TERRACE, NEAR TINWALD, Containing 12 ACRES 34 PEROREB of BPLENDIU LAND, Together with well built CettageandOut* houses thereon ; Also on the Farm the whole of the LIVE STGCK AND PLANT, Comprising HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, etc., etc. Full particulars will appear in next issue. RUDOLPH FRTEDLANDER, 3sll Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas. " ASHBURTON YARDS."" MARCH 5, 1895. IHave received instructiona from the Public Trustee, to sell on account of the late Mr R. Burnett at the above, O First-class SHEEP DOGS. D. THOMAS, 3|7 Auctioneer



TO LET. rpHE Property known as Ihe Old Con -1_ vent, situate at corner of Wakanui road and Cambridge street, Hampatead. The House contains fourteen rooms. Site contains about four acres, two of which are under English grass, the remainder being garden and orchard. Apply, Mr STONE, On the Premises, Or REV. J. J. O'JJONNELL. 2 153 Burnett Street. FOR SALE-A BARGAIN. "T7~ER* Desirable Villa Residence of V five rooms, with Scullery, Ac. Half-acre of land, corner section. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. Throe minutes walk from Post Office. Apply 41 House," box 82. 2 167 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON 1 HEREBY declare WEDNESDAY NIXT, March 6, a Public Half holiday from 1 p.m., being the occasion of the Ashburton Swimming Club's Annuai Sports. J. SEA.LV, Mayor. March 2, 1895. 3 18 "¥o~hoof. no~ho^eT "PRESERVE the Hoof by having It XT Shod at «h H. STEPHENS, THE BHOER, Who haa REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work Shoeing Hacks, 5s ; Draughts* 63. Sellar's Mould boards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road.



I enders. '~| TBNloKßSrare~invited tor~the ieaseTof *- a Farm situated about three miles from the town of Ashburton, containing 130 Acres, all in Knqliah grass and con y eniently divided. Term seven years, For fall particulars apply to 3JIO FRIEDLANDER BROS. T E N D E R S. ~~' THE time for receiving Tenders for PAINTING and REPAIRS to Central Hotelis EXTENDED to THURS DAY, March 7. R. BIRD, 2 157 Architect.



ASHBURTON FOOTBALL CLUB. THE Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton Football Club will be held on FRIDAY, March 8, Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m. D. THOS. TODD, 3 18 Hon. Secretary. glrA L DINE ST. PATRICK SPORTS ASSOCIATION. EUTKIES for the above Association's Sports closa on THURSDAY, March 7. A. BRSKfFE, 3 15 Hon. Secretary.



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TINWALD. TEA MEETING fTIO Welcome the Rev. J. Bkink.br, JL to be held in the TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL, ON ' WEDNESDAY, MARCS 6, 1895. Te* at 5.30. Tickets Is 6d, Public Meeting after tea. Addresses by the Revs Inglis (Ashburton\ Mackie (Soufchbridge), Todd (Geraldine), West brook, Abernethy, and Adjutant Wilson. ' 3 16 Public Dips. HINDS, ASHBtRTON, CHERTSEY. BPOOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP is now being used at the HIJSDS PUBLIC DIP ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. MR GEORGE HARRIS IN CHARGE. ' AT THE | ASHBURTON DIP Railway Reserve, opposite Saleyards. MR PETER WILLIAMS IN CHARGE. Residence, coner Town Belt, opposite Gasworks. CHERTSEY SALEYARDS DIP. MR JOHN DOWNIE IN CHARGE. 3*B



NOTICE. TT7 E BEG to notify to the Faririera of the Ashburton District that we ar BUYERS OP WHEAT & FAKM PRODUCE, AND APPOINTED MB F. FERBIMAN to BUY for us in the district, WOOD BROST, LIMITED, MILLERS, CHRISTCHURCH. L OR SALE, a paddock containing 29 ' acres, 3 roods, 10 perches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. Apply te T. BULLOCK, BUSINESS CHANGES. I HA YE this day suld my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, Xancred street, Ashburton, to MR JAMES MELLOR, Bootmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburtom January 30, 1895. FTAVING purchased the Business 1 I lately carried on by Mr J. BISHOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a Very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, FEBKUARY 2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low prices :— Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E.S. Ba, cost 10s Women's Lasting Slippers, 2a lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's rlid Lace from ss, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE. This is no bogus attempt »t a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-chss Book and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they shall have it; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at firet hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a epecial point of good repairs and bespoke work, JAMES "MELLOR, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCBKD STREET, ASHBURTON.



PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. FAREWELITsEKVICES. SUNDAY MXT, REV. JAMES COCKER will conduct Farewell Services as follows : — NEWLANDS ... 11 a.m. SEAFIELD ... 3 p.m. ASHBURTON ... 6,30 p.m. FAREWELL GATHERINGS. SEAPIELD-TUESDAY 8 p.m.—SOCIAL ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6. Great; Farewell Tea from 5 to 7. Public Meeting, 7.3}. Splendid pro gramme. Tickets for Tea and Meeting, Is 6d. Public meeting only 6d. 2173 HOR SALE, on account of the Mort gagee, at a considerable sacrifice, Property known as Compton's Buildings, well situated in Moore street, being T.S. 89, containing : [-acre, with four Shops and Dwellings. Offers are Invited for this Property, the Mortgagee having decided to sell at a con siderable loss, \ T. BULLOCK.



JSMKARMA]Sr BROS., GROOMS AND IRONMONGERS. — o— — S £^A?-_ SUGjiR^ SJ_GA L R i We Have Just Landed XO TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season, Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mattriti s Sugar nIISEST 4 EW / URRANTS, yALENCIA TpAISINS jfy. fIULTASAS These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop, WE have also to hand, per s.b. Rwgifcara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCKRS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITEDj AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers watted upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. isHKARMAN BKOS, MARKET HOUSE.



THEORY OF MUSIC. IVJ RS BOWMAN FOX will commence ••"-*- a class at once for the above, and j will prepare pupils for the Trinity College Examination to be held in Ashburton in June next. Students will kindly send in their names as soon as possible. 2 136 ASHBURTON BQRUUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an ELEC TION to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the death of Councillor Tweed, will bo held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of March, 1895. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk* Office, till 12 o'clock noon, on FRIDAY, the Bth day of March prox. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, February 27, 1895. 2 163



[a card.] PR GREENWOOD TTAS Commenced practice in Ash burton, and will occupy the house and carry on the practice of the late _DrTveed. IN THE ESTATK OF DR TWEKD ; DECEASED. HPHE Undersigned request that ALL ACCOUNTS OWING by the late Dit Tweed, be sent to them Not L\ter than the 8^ of March next FRIRDLANDER BROS., 2 173 Ashburton. ~~ASHBURTJN ART SOCIETY.



AN Exhibition of Pictures by the Members of the above Society will be held during Easter week. Intend ing exhibitors please communicate at once with H. A. GATES, Hon Sec 3§9 Ashburton Art Society. NOTICE is hereby given in Pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses S and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be Bet apart for the Cricket Match, Canterbury v South Canterbury, on THURSDAY, March 14, 1895, on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the'following scale : — For each Adult One Shilling For each Trap One ShilliDg For each Horse One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Domain Board. February 28,1895. 3-3 ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. THE FIFTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL of the above Club will take place in the DOMAIN BATHS, ON WEDNESDAY, MABCH 6, Commencing at 2 p.m. Visiting Swimmmers from Australia, ! Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. OH SWIMMING EVENTS OH O\J: Including the «>" ■ QUARTERMILE CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND, In which Australian and New Zealand Champions will compete. Admission ... ... One Shilling. Members tickets will admit to Ground. 3 2



CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NNUAL RAM and EWE FAI3 TO BE HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATION AT ADDTNGTON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MARCH 14th and, 15th NEXT. NOTICE TO BREEDERS AND AGENTS., All Sheep entered as STUD SHEEP will be Sold Singly in a Sale Ring, for which an additional fee of 5s will be charged. THESE SHEEP WILL BE SOLD FIRST. All other Shesp to be entered as Flock Rams and Flock Ewes. Five (5) Ewes or Rams in each lot may be sold singly. Entries will Close on MONDAY, March 4. ENTRY FEES. 7s each for Stud Rams, and 6s each for Stud Etres. Flock Rams 2s each. Ewes la each» Further particulars on application to the several agents, or to M. MURPHY, 2 163 Secretary,



Mr H-nry Zander. HENRY ZANDER I T BEG to intimate that I have jtfbt -J- landed a Large and Varied Stock of f» 11118, <Mlfl>o. €»UII9. HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. /■ Single »n»l Donble B*rrel, Brunch and Muzzle Lmd*ng, well worthy of; inspect ion. KEVOLYERS. REVOLVKBS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNIHON. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Sh"t, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Fiasks, Cartridge Belts, Reonp pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 2tO Cases Valrultne 200 Cases Caßtor Oil 100 Bales bwjfc 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horns by's & 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 FOE CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander^ AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



E. W. Hanmer. ~TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. ! T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my .own account, and I am a CASH BUYEB OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHER 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 MTTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The best in the World. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE.



Mr T. Bullock. T.S/h 792 and 793, Cox Streot, East, for sale at a low price and on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. POR Sale that valuable T.S. 754 front ing Wakanui Road and Wills Street, not far from the Post ('ffioe and Railway Station, exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron V / Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirons 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. BULLOCK. TjlOR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool ■*- and Grain Store in West Street T,S. 66. T. BULLOCK. ,



! The Portable Water Barrow. ■Mill 11 iIM ' To ensure keeping the family in the enjoyment of Sound Health, tht' immediate surroundings of the Horn* should be Bwnet and Glean, fltow to do ';.'. Urn without proper requisites is a problem difficult to solve. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangement!, they can be put to various kinds of use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requirei the strength of mature years, DO NOT BE DECEIVED! " Tis strange, but true, for truth is always strange, stranger than 6ction." IT ALWAYS PAYS TO DRENCH YOUR LAMBS. No one will dispute the statement that if, by spending £1 you save £10, this is true economy. Lowest cost per head of any drench in the market, and its work cannot be excelled. From Three Kings to Bluff, the testimony of farmers and station-holders has invariably been that the effect of drenching with JOSEPH FORDS MIXTURE; HAS BEEN MARVELLOUS JOBEPII FORIV& Scour «fc JLung Worm mixture. v■ ■ ■ F. FEREIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBORTON. North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony [ Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view



Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING. W- SPARROW fix AS proved from J past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. ■*-*" both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. tie has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS ROOKS and go in for the GASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a Uroe turnover. The following quotation* will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :— ■(. First ClaM Tweed Sac Suit ... .„ 555, former price 70s Firat Glass „ .„ .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ ... .. .. 65*. former price 80s FintClass „ ... ... 70t, former prioe 85* . Best Quality Twee 1 money can procure . 70s, former priced No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ...  £3 12s6d ■. Rest black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Os OJ Remember these Prices are for First doss TV orkmanship. PIT AND STYITgUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARBOVT, EAST S THE ET. N B —As] tbese'prices may be copied by other Finns, please call or send for samples and compare qualities.



W> H. COLLIER APPKOACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at ra heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, Ac, 6£d yard, formerly Is A line of Striped Flannelettes 4£d yard, usually 7£d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s { A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4£d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. THE "COIt !V £ R."