The Australian Federal Council.

— ♦—- — Hobaet, February 2 The Federal Council concluded its labors last night. One of the Jast motions was in opposition to a motion carried at the Premiers' Conference that the Commonwealth Bill of 1891 should be considered at the earliest possible moment by the several Parlia ments. The Victorian delegates spoke strongly against the latter motion, which may be taken as an indication that Victoria will go hand-in-hand with New South Wales, and possibly drop out of the Federal Council, which would then comprise only Tasmania and Western Australia.

The Federal Council adopted motions favoring thn appointment of an Australian Judge on the Privy Council, the early consideration of the Common wealth Bill by the various Parliaments, and the summoning of a second Con vention. The Hons. Deakin and Turner, of Victoria, considered the last motion unnecessary, in view of the decision arrived at by the Premiers' Conference, and suggested its with drawal. The motion, however, on being put, was carried, the Victorian delegates withdrawing. Hobart was fixed on for the next meeting of the Federal Council. Sydney, Fetruary2

In the course of an interview with the reprenentative of a local paper, Sir Henry Parkes said the Federal Council, though unfortunately conntructed, was a tangible reality, while the Conference of Premiers was a mere vapour, and very foul vapour at that. He thought it certain that no Australian Parlia ment would ratify what it proposed. He thought if placed in capable hands the federation of the Australian colonies could be easily effected* Paeis, February 2

Le Temps, referring to the Hobart Conference, alleges that the outlines of the United States of Australia are already discernible, which will be an immense success for Imperialism and an undivided empire. London, Febrnary 2

Despite the jealousy with regard to the Federal Council, The limes con siders it has proved sound, and thai; Australian opinion favors a practicable scheme of federation, delegating conti nental powers to the central Govern ment and reserving full provincial powers to the provincial Governments. It assumes that the attitude of the Premiers guarantees an early passage of an enabling Bill by the respective Legislatures authorising extra Parlia mentary action. London, February 3 The Observer considers the resolu tions passed at Hobart show that the desire for federation in Australia has passed beyond the region of con troversy, It will be interesting to watch the proposal to resort to the referendum in connection with the federal consti tution.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, February 2

The resistance offered by some of the forts at Weihaiwei is regarded as feeble, in view of the natural strength of the Chinese force. The latter's warships maintained a heavy fire, and many of the forts were stubbornly de fended, but the majority were cap tured in a few hours Both sides lost heavily, but the Japanese cap tured an enormous quantity of muni tious of war.

It is reported that one of the Japansse warships was disabled and tvvo torpedo boats were sunk.

The fire of the Chinese fleet was conducted from the anchorage in the harbor.

London, February 3. The Yokohama correspondent of the News Agency wires that it is officially announced that on the exchange of credentials the powers given to the Chinese -envoys deputed to treat for peace were found to be utterly defec tive, and the Japanese Government declined to enter into negotiations with them. The envoys depart to-morrow under protection of the Japanese authorities.

GOLD.

Perth, February 2 An enormously rich discovery has been made in Hajes Bros.' claim near the White Feather mine. A sample of 3001b of stone which has been brought in contained £300 worth of gold, in addition to 200oz of god dollied. The stone is white quarts? with nuggets clinging to it. Several parties have left to peg out claims. Perth, February 4

Another parcel o£ a hundred weight o! stone from Hayes Bros.' new find yielded £3000 worth of gold. Further rich finds are also reported at White Feather, Ninety Mile and Hampton. Good alluvial gold has been struck at Pitbarra field, whence six hundred ozs were brought in. The Warden has given an important decision regarding the working of the cement claims at White Feather. The lessep attempted tp eject the holders of fifty claims held gnder miners' rights, with a view to working the cement qn a large scalp. Th§ Warden depided in fayor of the miners. Great interest was tal?en in the case, and there is much jubilation at the result. The miners are forming a Union for the protection of their rights. A water supply scheme for Coolgardie and Dundas goldfields is being arranged.

EXPLOSION AT ROLLING-NOWS WORKS.

Sydney, February 2 One of the digestors «f Oddy's boiling-down works, at Deniliquin, ex ploded yesierday, and the heavy iron top with 200 carcases of sheep was fylown through the roof high into the air. Boiling fat was sent in all direc tions, and the employees miraculously escaped injury.

SENTENCED TO DEATH

BRnfessis, February 3. Madame Joniaux was sentenced to

death for poisoning a number of her pl»tive3.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE FRENCH HAMBER.

Pakjs February 3 A fierce debate took place in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, Government being violently attacked over the contract given to an English firm for the transport of war materiil to Madagascar, though six hundred J thousand francs (£24,000) wem saved by it. The Socialists and Protec tionists were loud with abusive epithets against England.

RETRENCHMENT

Sydney, February 4 With a view to retrenchment it is understood the Civil Service Commis sion will recommend the introduction I of linotype machines into the Govern ment printing office, which, it is claimed, will save several thousands a year> ______

SHOCKING MURDER OF CHILD BY ITS MOTHER

Melbourne, February 4 Harriet Tyrrpet has been ar ested for the murder of her infant at Lauriston, where she was living with a Chinaman. She laid the child's head on a block, and deli j berately choppeditshead off with an axe. 1 She has confessed the crime, stating that a resistless impulse moved her to commit the murder. She is believed to be insane. The woman is well connected in England, and was in receipt of considerable sums of money from time to time, but persistently led a vagrant life.

CRICKET.

AUSIRALIA v ENGLAND.

Sydney, February 2 Blackham is well satisfied with the scores made by the Australians yesterday, and considers 100 would have been a good total on such a sticky wicket. Stoddart will probably repent having sent the Australians in yesterday, as heavy rain fell during the night and the wicket ia now sodden. The complete failure of the New South Wales batsmen came as a great disappoint ment to the local public. Heavy rain fell last night, and frequent showers continuing to-day the match was postpone* till after lunch. A drenching rain is falling, with half a gale. The wicket is flooded and there is no chance of play. February 3 There was a big attendance on the ground yesterday in anticipation of the resumption of the cricket match. A lot of raia fell during the night, and during the forenoon showers fell and appearances generally were threatening. There was a heavy downpour just before noon, and the game was post poned until after the luncheon hour. About one o'clock a gale set in accompanied with beating rain, and this sort of weather continued all the afternoon and night. Those in exposed positions wete driven into the pavilions, where they waited until 2.30, ' when it was decided to postpone the game | for the day. The wicket at times was partially submerged, but to-day a strong drying wind is blowing with a strong sun, and if there is no more rain the pitch will be greatly improved by Monday.

FIJI v. OTAGO.

Duneuin, February 2 The weather is fine but the wicket is heavy, owing to the recent raina. Udal (Fijians) won the toss and pent Otago in, Baker and Clarke facing the bowling of Caldwell and Tui Vanna. At 33, Clarke, who had made 16, was finely caught by Kadavu Levu. Eat.tray was the incomer, and with 40 up Scott rep'aced Tui Vanna. At 45 Rattray was caught in the slips by Caldwell, after making 5. Parkei and Biker kept the field busy, the score mounting to 87 before Parker skied one to Udal at cover point off Scott. The Obago captain had made 16. Fisher was next batsman and Kadavu Levu went on to bowl in pace of Caldwell. Scott soon bowled Fisher, who had not troubled the sccrers. The telegraph showed 92 for four wickets, Baker being not out with 54, At 3 pm. the score was seven wickets for 190—Baker 80, Currie 42. The game resulted in a draw, though practically won by Otago. The visitors, who won the toss, sent in Otago, who put together 197. The Fiji team put together 73, of which Caldwell made 23 (not out), and Udal 17. As the public desired to see the Fijians field, a fo'low on was not insisted on. The Otago men hit at everything, and when 48 had been scored for the loss of six wickets, the innings was closed. In a minority of 172, the Fijians went in for their second Innings, and when the stumps were drawn at 6 30, six wickets were down for 54. Ciidwell made 20, and Udal 15.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1895.



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, 6d and Is, ie with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin. Sold by all chemists



I Public Notices. TjIOR SALE in Tinwald, EIGHT JD ROOMED HOUSE, with lawn and orchard, EIGHT ACRES of LAND. Within three minutes' walk of the railway station. Apply at the honse. R. B. JEFF, 217 Tinwald.



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. Mk Simmers, M.A., Headmaster. fTIHE School will RE-OPEN on TUBS- X DAY, February 5, at 9.30 a.m. The Headmaster and Mistress will be In attendance on MONDAY afc the School room from 10 30 a.m. to nron, and 2 to 4 p m., to meet parents and enrol pupils. CHARLES BRADDELL, 2 4 Secretary.



ASHBURTON Horticultural Show AND PBOMENADE CONCEET, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, * 1895. 1H Tip ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Schedules can be had from, the Secretary. 1 168 p * MAKEIgi_ and"793TCos: Street7~EasT s for sale at a low price and on liberal termg. T. BULLOCK. __^^ SALE.



PpBB Blood is thj; Secret of Health (^rdori's Blood 'TPil^s cleanse the systen-j of all impure blood, cure iudigeatiou,cpn atipation, liver complaint, pams in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofiila, BcurVy, et«s. Large bo fa; two boxes, lOe, posfc free. J. W« Clayton fox 234 Yd <Ji?



/•"IAPITAL Building Site, Cameron \U Street Wf s\ being T.S.s 1184 and HBi,, containing half acre. Those desirous of, building are invited ihapecfc. Easy terms- T, BULJ,OQ&



Mr D. Thorna s*. 500 ACRES GOO.) LAND IHAVE a Good Block of lan.l, con taining 600 Acres, in the Wests! field district, well fenced and watered, splendidly laid out, and known as Benny's Fa> m. As lam selling by order of the Mortgagees a very loir price will b accepted. DAVID THOMAS. 2JI AshVtur^n. end ji-i-. TO LET BY TENDER. '■pHE Trustees of Mrs Hugh Smith I invite Tenders for LEASE of her Farm situate at Riverside in the Wakarmi district, and now in the occupation of Mr William Miller. Lease (o be for STBVKK years, from March 1, 1895. Particulars can be obtained from the Trusteed (David Oochrane and Gha'les Braddell). Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than February 22, 1895. 2 3 CHARLES BRADDELL.



f-'ubli- Not ces I 1 HENRY ZANDER. I _ i I BEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of <r IMS. ftung. ft line. HGLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle I>adjnsj, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. \ Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belte, Recnp pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE W STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 2' 0 ChSas Valvulme 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Balea bpst 5-ply Seaming Twiae China and Glassware Horns by's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Q jeenstanti Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas 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



TENDERS WANTED. rpENDEBS for STAGING and LIGHT _L ING Arcade for Horticultural Society. Specifications to be seen at Mr Tucker's. Tenders to be in by 4 o'clock p.m., on SATURDAY, February 2, 1895. F. MAKEIG, 1177 Secretary.



Government Notices.



NOTICE TO MAKE RETURNS UNDER THE LAND AND INCOME AS SESSMENT ACTS AMENDMENT ACT, 1894.



Land and Income Tax Department, | Wellington, 31st January, If 95. NOTICFi is hereby given that In pur suance of the above Act, and the regulations made thereunder, every per son and company within the meaning of the said Act, being the owner of land in hew Zeahnd, or being the holder or owner of any mortgage or mortgages of lani in New Zealand, is hereby required to duly make and furnish to me in the prescribed form, returns of such land and mortgages on or before the Ist day of May, 1895. And, further, notice ia hereby given that such returns shall in all cases be de livered at or forwarded to the Office of the Commissioner of Taxes, in the Go vernment Buildings at Wellington. JOHN Mc3OWaN, Commife&ioner of Taxes.



Note—lt will not be necessary for per sons to make returns when the unim proved value of the land together with the value of any mortgages does not ex ceed £250.



Persons who have not received forms of return from this office may obtain them at any Post Office. 2 12



Public Notices LOST. T OST, BAY MARE, branded P on I -i near side, and small splint on off foreleg. Apply, ROBERT SMITH, 2 18 Mount Somers. Drawing A Painting Classes. Mr W.H. Tait, ARTIST, C.S.A. FT AS resumed his Drawing and Paint ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Mr H, Gates, or Mk W. H. Ccllins. Should sufficient pupils attend, a clais will be held ut Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106



SOLD FOB CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



NO HOOF. NO HORSE I PRESERVE the Eoof by having ft Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCRD his Charges for Shoeing and General Work, Shoeing Hacks, 5a ; Draughts, 6s, Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road.



THE &EW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. GKAIN STEAMEKS. j£^h. TOURING the month of jfflMs^Sfaf February the under- Steamers will leave Lyttelton for London, carrying Grain afc the following rates of freight: — OATS 25s per ton WHEAT and BEANS 22a 6d per ton GRASS SEED ... 60s per ton And all other Cargo at Sailing Ship rates of freight 3— S.S. STRATHORD, sailing February 5 S.S. BUAPEHU, „ „ 9 S.S. ASWANLEV, „  14 S.S. BANFFSHIRE, „ „ 19 'THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY, Limited, Agents* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agents, Ashburton, 2 19



BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, Pancred street, Ashburton, to MR JAMES MELLOB, Bootmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30, 1895.



rTAVINGr purchased the Business n 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, FEBRUARY 2.



THE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current) rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Chrlstchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9



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. Bs, cost 10a Women's Lasting Slippers, 'is lid Children's Lace Hoots from Is 9d Women's £Od Lace from ss, worth 10a Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE,



TjrTANTED, F4T OR TALLOW FOE BROOKE'S TDEBPECT QHEEP T^ IP JTerfeot ioheep Uip PRICES AT FACTORY—IP per pound for kidney fafc, lfd for good tallow—nofc dripping WHY PAY 755, for Copper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better afc the Christchurch trial. And the prJca is 55a for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined roivh glycerine Owing to the permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is vt it in this, powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poiso.nous 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 0, M. EROQKE, Dip, Manufacturer, Ashburton, and h,!s Employees. DIP AGENTS—Mbssks D. Thomas, H, :' 2aw«e, aq* J, Q^R ft Co. ' I



This is no bogus attempt at 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 evory line will be cleared



JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-chss Boot 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 ah all have it; but the first thing is to reduce th« present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at nrst hand



Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets



JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work.



JAMIS MELLOB, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBJJRTON. 1172



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! 'jhomas E Ki] worth, t j ENGIFEEB, IT AS BEMOVED |TO HIS NEW PREMI ES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Liwcs. Robert" Murray PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES, A LARGE SELECTION OP HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburtan district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE; CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15a 9 EEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... ... ... ... 5s MAINSPRINGS ... 4? 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All floods X Work Guaranteed.



WANTED, T~)UPILS for an Evening Drawing L Class Subjects: Plane, and Solid Geometry, Perspective Model Drawing and Freehand. Early application requested. Apply to W. H. TAIT, Artist and Teacher of Drawing to South Canterbury Teachers' Institute. ' For terms and hours apply to 1 143 H. A. GATES. FATAL A~CCIDENT~ TO DA*, IN HAVELOCK STREET, T UST avoided by Buying the Balance of J NIND WARD & CO.'s Stock of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, and FANCY GOODS AND TOYS. Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. These Goods were bought at a discount of 60 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Price. JAMES BA.XLER. 12 159



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancked Stkeist. m TT TTNDRILL Q_ f\ 0. li 111 U NDRILL Kb UO., PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U««ill&.c*. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanored Street, (Next to Builr 1 ing Society's Office



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of TenJPounds steiling will be given to any person or persons giving such Information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70



TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.



Owing to the large amount now owing for subscriptions to the Maii< and Guakdun, we are compelled, to press for payment, and have to notify that we shall take immediate steps to recover all suo scriptions that are wore than one year verdue



SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS 1 PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN ORR & CO., AS ASP BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 146 Geraldine.



HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT ASHBtfUfON.



IN thanking the Public for their liberal support during the short season I have opened this business for the treat ment of ALL DISEASES by the system of Hydropathy, I have pleasure in announcing thab we have been successful in all cases taken into the establishment. Among the various cases, we have had congestion of the lungs, chest, liver, stomach and kidney complaints, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, bronchitis, influenza, iniammation, bad legs, neuralgia, weak ness and debility. The following is one of the many testimonials :—



Christchurch, November 30, 1894 I have great pleasure in testifying to the good results obtained from the course of baths and treatment adopted at Ms Ruli's Hydropathic Establishment. My wife had sustained a very severe attack of bronchitis and congestion of the lungs, and was evidently sinking from exhaustion when she became an inmate of the above institution. After a fortnight's baths and skilled nursing she quite recovered and was able to resuma her domestic duties. Too much cannot be said in praise of the care and attention bestowed upon patients by Mb and Mrs Rui,r and trained nurses and both attendants engaged.—E H Brown.



W. H, BULB, PROPRIETOR DOLLAR CIGARETTES. 3d.— No holders or photoß— Ri»*y Handjsb, wholeiilo »gevt.



— Properties to Let — STY ROOMED HOUSE, with Eight Ames Land, on the Wakanui OX.A. Road, recently in the occupation of Mr A. Crowe, and about twenty-five minutes walk from Post Office. Persons requiring a home, where there are exceptional facilities for keeping Cows, Poultry, etc., should inspect this Compact little Property without delay. riOMMODIOUS HOUSE o! Seven Rooms and Scullery, within eight L minutes walk of Railway Station. This Dwelling is situate on the Western Side of Borough, not far from the Domain, and is a Desirable Residence for a family, The land comprises half an acre, is partially cultivated as a Flower and Vegetable Garden, while the premises generally are convenient in many respects, FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE in Peter Street East, a few doors from the Baptist Church. This house is quite new, and only just out of the builder's hands. Admirably suited for a small family. —:o:— The Portable Water Barrow. i ■ . ii 111 innNJ^^ To ensure keeping the family in the enjoyment of Sound Health, the immediate surroundings of the Home should be Sweet and Clean. How to do this without proper requisites is a problem difficult to solve. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensible in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. 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 requires the strength of mature years. P. FEREIMAN, I LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. {North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony Remingten Type Writer—Specimen on view



FISHING TACKLE.- HAVING decided to give up this Branch of our Business, we will, in order to clear, _ OFFER THE BALANCE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MINNOW AND FLY RODS GAFFS, GAFF HOOKS WADERS, WINCHES LINES, HOOKS ARTIFICIAL BAITS FLIES, ETC., ETC., AT Exceptionally JLow Prices for Cash. JOHFORR&CO. HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Most Extraordinary Rerolution IN THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTOHUROH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING. W- SPARROW XXAS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. •*-*■ both to buyer and seller, the good marts have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the GASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a larije turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUO TIONS:— First Class Tweed Sac Suit ... ,„ 555, former price 70s First Class „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s First Glass „ ... .. 6*3, former price 80s Mrst Class . „ ... ... 70s, former price 85s Best Quality Twee 1 money can procure ... 755, former price 90s No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12s 6d Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering  £4 Os Od Remember these Prices are for First Class "Workmanship. FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET. NH-Ai tbese prices may be copied by other Firois, please call or send for samples and compare qualities,