European and Other Foreign Items

London, M»y 26 A Mines Selection Company, with a capital of £100,000, has been formed to operate in Australia and elsewhere Of the capital required £78,000 U offered to the public.

May 27 The Marquis of Queensberry and his two sons, Lord Alfred Douglas and Lord Douglas of Ha wick, were present at the olose of the trial of Wilde and Taylor. ■>'■

Nasr-ul-rah Khan, second son of the Ameer of Afghanistan, who is at pre sent on a visit to England, is to be lavishly entertained by Royalists. In company with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge he was present at the ceremony of the trooping of the colours, and expressed himself surprised and delighted at what he had seen. He was afterwards introduced to the Princes* of Wales, the Duchess of York, and the Duke of Saxe- Coburg, The steamer Khw collided in the channel with th« steamer Duke of Backingham, from Queensland to London. The latter vessel sustained damage to her insulating chamber, but the captain does not think her meat cargo has been injured Pabih, May 27 Particulars have been, received of brisk fighting between the French and a company 4f bandits, on the frontier of French Guiana and Brazil. It appears that M Lunier, the captain of a company of French marines, de manded under a flag of truce the re lease of a Frenchman who had been taken prisoner by the bandits. While the negotiations were in progress the bandit chief shot M. Lunier dead, and his followers simultaneously fired on the marines. Severe fighting ensued, lasting for two hours, and ending in the complete defeat of the outlaws. The Frenchmen had five marines killed and twenty wounded, while the bandits lost sixty of their number, besides having a large number wounded. The Frenchmen afterwards burnt their villages.

Bomb, May 27 The elections are proceeding quietly. Signor Qrispi has been elected for Rome. It is expected that the Minis try will have m, large majority. Signor Grispi's followers have already secured 300 seats.

Njew York, May 27 The editors of the Democratic journals in New York have resolved to resist the free and unlimited coinage of silver.

A mob stormed the gaol at Denville in Illinois, and effecting an entrance brought oat and lynched two white men who were accused of assaulting women. . "

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

LONDON BANK OF AUSTRALIAN

London, May, 26 At the meeting of th« London Bank of Australia, Sir J. V. Garrick said there was 4 reasonable hope of a steady if slow improvement in the affairs of the institution.

Colonial Meat

JWr V«to«H'a Papir ~, : ,

loKpdN, May 27

Mr Motion's paper On the Australian position with regard to produce says that beef, mutton, and butter are better and cheaper than in any country in the world, as the best English blood cattle and best Spanish merinos were imported there. With a reduction in freight charges, which are gradually coming into shape, he contends that Australia can hold the field against the world. When direct shipments are inad<* to the Manchester and Glasgow markets, which are awaiting them, the London markets will be relieved of its surplus, «nd prices will improve all round. Mr flotson points out that colonial imports are only 8 per cent of the meat con sumed in England, and concludes his paper by-stating that the colonies are now alive to the importance of the trade, and are getting to work on sound commercial lines in exporting produce.

BORDER RAILWAY RATES

i {Sydnjey, JMEay 28

Following upon the failure of the recent conference to adjust the question of border railway rates, the tariff war is being resumed between New South Wales and Victoria with greater activity than ever. Both are now quoting murderously low rates to ■•cure the Riverina trade.

A NEW POLITICAL BODY.

Sydney, May 28 An agreement has been arrived at {or the amalgamation of the forces of the Labor Electoral' League and the Labor Federation of Australia, by which the overlapping interests in Parliamentary contests shall be pre vented. The new body will be known as the Political Labor League. Candi dates will be choseu by ballot. The new rules provide that until the party obtains a majority in the House, and can form an administration of its own, ]go Labor member, shall take Office as a ]Minister, , The platform has been generally broadened, so as to include anyone subscribing to its tenets, whether a member of a Labor organisa tion or not. The principle that the Parliamentary party on a question affecting labor, or the fate of a Govern ment, shall vote solid as the caucus majority decides has been reaffirmed.

THE PACIFIC CABLE

Melbourne, May 28 Hie Premier* suggestion that the Agents-General should be urged to press on the pacific cable question is distinctly opposed by Tasmania, and Western Australia requires further time before committing the colony. Hew Zealand prefers to wait for Mr Ward's return. Queensland has answered favorably, but New South Wales and South Australia have not replied. It is believed the latter is unlikely to support the proposal.

Ambulance Society

An overcrowded meeting of the public I interested in the formation of a branch lof the Sb John Ambulance Society in A-.hburron was held in the Borough | Council chambers on Monday evening [last, numbers having to be satisfied with {■tending room. I His Worship the Major, who presided, I britfly stated tiat the object of the meet- I ing was the formation of classes, and he I hoped the gathering would result in the I Inauguration of a branch in Ashburton. I The town hitherto had not been be- I hindhand, and he felt satisfied that the I public would not be backward in this I matter. He would call upon the con- I verier of the meeting, Mr H. A. Mackay, Ito place before those present all the I necessary particulars. I Mr Mackay expressed his pleasure at I the hearty response instanced by the full I meeting, which resulted from the recent I correspondence in these columns, and I added that he had Interviewed the head I secretary for the colony, who had kindly [placed full information in his hands I respecting the opening of a new branch. I The objects of the society were to give I some plain rules to non-professional I people, so as to enable them to render I immediate aid in many o*ae»»of accident lor sudden illness which may occur in I daily life. It was not in any way to I luperaede the medical man, but to point I out what should be done for the patient I pri: rto the arrival of the doctor. After I briefly describing some of the benefits to I be derived from joining this society, Mr I Mackay urged the necessity of education in these matters being included in the syllabus of public schools, as the best means of reaching the country people.' The coarse of " First aid to the injured " was advised for this winter's session ; a lecture to be given such alternate week to both female and male members in separate classes. The mover added that he had interviewed all the local medical {gentlemen, who were persons; of un doubted ability, and he had to congratu late them, and also those present upon the ready response which was granted by the profession as a whole to assist in thn society. The Rev T. A. Hamilton seconded the motion in a thoroughly practical manner, giving his own and other experiences where aid had been rendered, after which the motion was carried unanimously. Dr Leahy, the next speaker, assured those present that the medical profession in Ashburton would willindy sugport the Society io,,any way in their power, and afford all the encouragement to the Society that they could, He considered that as all the doctor*! in the district were loc*ted either in the town of Ashburton or Rakaia, an Ambulance Society was a real necessity. Dr Greenwood also promised to give all the help he could in the movement. Mr A. Fooks proposed the election of a committee of three ladies and three gentlemen, which was ultimately altered on an amendment by the Rev Mr Hamil ton to five ladies and five gentlemen, and after considerable dissuasion the latter wm carried and the following were elected:—Mesdames A. Orr, Brooke, Dodds, Gates and Miss Fawcett. The election of the male members of the Com mittee resulted in the appointment of Captain Dolman, Captain Fooks, Messrs Scaly (Mayor), Todd (Oherfcsey), and Mackay (Newlands). Mr Willis was in favour of the election of committee being held over, and Mr Mayne supported the nomination of others who had not found it convenient to attend that meeting; but these wer« negatived and it was decided that although several names had been proposed of per sons who would be eminently suitable — ail the committee should be elected from those who were present. The subscrip tion was fixed at five shillings per annum, the lectures for ladies to commence on Saturday afternoon, June 8, as *wo o'clock, and for gentlemen on Monday evening, June 10, at. eight o'clock—the following lectures to be given in each alternate week at same day and hour. The choice of a room for the lectures was left with Mr Mackay to arrange, and he stated that through the kindness of the Wakanui Road Board he had secured their public hall in Moore street, nrhcre lectures as decided will be given. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Mayor for presiding, which brought a highly successful meeting to a close. The hon. secretary informs us that as fifty-seven members hive now joined the Society, and only a few more can b) ac cepted—immediate application for mem bership will be required to avoid disap pointment. In this connection we have to refer to an advertisement upon the matter in our columns.

COMMERCIAL.

London, May 27 A cargo of old South Australian wheat low afloat was sold for 27s 6d,

Armenia and the Powers.

London; May 27

In the course of his sermon yester day, Dr. Parker, the well-known Con gregational Divine, urged that England should attack Turkey and free Armenia from her bonds. The rev. gentleman said it would be a moat holy and righteous war. Paris, May 27 The Armenian delegates, who are at preEent in Paris, have appealed to the Great Powers themselves, to appoint j European High Commissioners.

THB ASaBUBTON GUARDIAN s TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1805.



The heaviest fall of snow for seventeen years has fallen in the Tapaaui disfcrico over a foot in several places. 1 At Rakaia, this morning—before Mr C. A. C. Hardy, J.P.—Joseph McCoy was charged with stealing £18 2* from John Olson, and wae remanded till Friday. One Box op Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarrantedd free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendors thronghout the World Proprietors fTiiE Lincoln and Midland Counties Dmro CoMFAnr, Lincoln, England Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing, rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, s(oufc, etc, one bottle given rclipf. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. IW 234, Dunedin. How is it that Clarke Blood Mixture has obtained such great popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Leg 3, Sores and. Pimples of kinds it efiects are mar velloua. !*old everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottkl. Beware of worthless imitations and substitute*. (2)



WANTED Known — The Misses Ukquhabt have started Dregs making, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, hope to receive a share of the public patronage. Address: Tancred Street, next to F-. W. Hall, Herbalist. RAJNGITATA ROAD BOARD. ALL Rates Not Paid before June 1 will have ten per cent added, and WILL BE SUED FOR without further noiics. D, JEBSON, .5 lo r6 Clert,



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PUBLIC NOTICES* A UNITED MEETING of Chri^ii Endeavour Societies, will be held the Weßleyan Church, Ashbnrton, < WEDNESDAY NfcXT, the 29ch ins commencing at 8 p.m , when Revß. . Murray, President of Wellington OJ Union, will address th» Endeavoured. 5 206 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. ' WEDNESDAY,'JUNE'S, 1895. -PHE First of a course of POPULAI *- liBOTORES, in aid of Pre_byteri»; Manse Fund, will be given by the REV. W. SOORGIE, Christchurch, "POMPEII AND VESUVIUS." A Buried City and a Burning Mountain* Limelight Views. Admission Is; Children 6d. Chair to be taken at o'clock. 5 20" FOR SALE. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER. ONE Atreling and Porter Six-horse power ENGINE, with Andrews and Beaven Double-Bagger Chaffcnfcter and Portable Whare; appliances, &c, complete. '. . F. FERRIMAN, 5 -209 Ashburton. ASHBURTON AMBULANCE SOCIETY. fTIHE First Ambulance Lectures under JL the auspices of thia Society will be held in the Wakanui Road Board Hall, Moore Street. For Ladies: SATURDAY, June 8, at 2 p.m. Dor Gentlemen : MONDAY, June 10, at 8 p.m. Annual subscription, five shillings— payable in advance to members cf Com mittee, or H, A. MACKAY, Hon. Sec. and Treas. N.B.—-Immediate application for mem bership is necessary, as only a few more names can be enrolled. 5 210 WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Sih, —I coneider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse. Ho got ao bad that I had to lay him up. No miter 1 what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand. I aarefuly followed the direc tions on the bottles and shortly after gett ing the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work. lam confident only for the remedy he would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal.— WIIdJAM StKINGFELLOW. Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. ACter seeing the state of the stomaoh cf my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I drenched eighr, following carefully the direc tions, It cleaned them out thorough'y and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I can highly recommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their sock lest they have their horses dropp ng dead as I had, I beli°ve it to be the only safe and certain oure for the suffering of horses Tames Lemon Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J Hes Hinp. Sir—l »m very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he would die. I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly af er be gt t the last bottle he began to im prove and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, as the beet horse remdy in the market. Edward Gorbett Greenwood Farm, Soutbbridge, August Si, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi. tnony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life, less and a bnd color, and got low in oondition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him info a stable I gave him your Remedies, and tne treatment you pre scribed, and In a few days he was quite better, and now at bis work, hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You oan use this as you please. Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heseltine, your sgent, was a wonderful success. I had four horses seriously ill on December last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous. I striotly followed the directions given aod in a week the horses wore out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February with the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P. Stbwabt Mr Cross, Burnham, got the Remedy for a horse suffering last year; on reaching home he wsa dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the second day after, the horse passed | bots in hundreds and is doing well. Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib,—The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got ao bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse, at last I Rave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots came away in handfuls and io a few days be was hearty and well from the effects of this remedy on my neighbours horses and my own I consider it a blessing to horse owners and could the pooi sufferine horses Bpeak they would certainlj praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedies as the besi ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3,1895 Mr Heseltine, Sib,—l have pleasure in testl fvinp: to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses, They go! very low in condition, a dry coat, and verj tight skin, and lost all heart at their work. J had to lay them up. Hearing so muoh abom this remedy £ deoided to give it a trial. ] followed carefully the directions on the labels and the results were such aB to satisfy mi that it is the only remedy for the suffering horse. lam certain I got back the cost it their work inside a week. I shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything elsi as it has no equal M J Tweedie AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—J Hesel tine, Saddler; Recardus Henry, Saddler MANUFACTURER—Robert Walker Canal Reserve, Woolston ________ __ AUenton .~ ... .- one tol Borough, north of railway » two toll Borough, south of railway ... three tojl HftjTipsteKj , w , M , M „, „, low tpll



PUBLIC -NOTICES.. '■ r a f JLj lamp*, i PARLOUR LAMPS HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD. ROCHESTER L4MPS from IS to 300 Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALLS, j PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc., Etc, WE would invite everyone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to ofter them an assort ment such as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES % - For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which we are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the common English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better finished, and will only cost you about the same price as you would pay for a very inferior article John Orr &; Co. 4 HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to intimate that I have jusb landed a Large and Varied Stock of CwllilS. Citing. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. ; REVOLVERS. 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 GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2<!o Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horns by's & Ransome's 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 Bizes). 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



SELL'NG ON. SELLING ON. If. M. JONfcS 1. fS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT A BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers Supplied with all School Requisites, a par with Chrißtchurch Prices, A Special line of BLUB BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per rea-n, Chalk, Blotting P.iper. Pens, Pencils, Globes and school Books. ACCOUNT BOOKS MADE. TO ORDER, Ruled, Printed and Bound aa required. _ , Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or London Publishing Houses NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on Monthly Payments of £h ORGANS from £16, Easy Terms .;» JjM» Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordiane, etc. SIAR, HUMBER CYCLES for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles, Cash or Terms, Cycle Extras, (Agent for Adams, Ourties and Co., Ghcistchurch. Send for catalogues Buy the Best machine you can, Star" are the best value obtainable, H. M. JONES. WINTER SEASON. 1895. Every Department Now Full. NOVELTIES IN DRESSES, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MANTLES, JACKETS, AND MACINTOSHES, MILLINERY AND UNDEKCLOIHING. BEST VALUE PROCURABLE IN" BLANKETS AND FLANNELS, FLANNELLETTES AND SHIRTINGS" HOSIERY AND GLUVES] SPECIAL. 5 Cases Women's Slippers, ls|3d to Is 6d 4 Cases Women's and Children's Boots 43 Boxes of Velveteens from Is 6d 14 Pieces, " New Designs " in Oilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL & TURNER. ~~~Latest~(iold JDiscoyery. ~ Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in i wr^STE search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT) LEAD, -FOR- WANT J. MELLOE, WHO (Late Bishop,) as may. Zealandia Boot Store* SURK SMALL . has discovered that be can give better VALUE for 14s than AS than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. PROFITS j.m. has just bough* Jor CASH £900 werth of NEW YOU GOODS lor £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AND ■ THAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTE QUICK INSPECTION INVITED. YOU TL»t?mTTrax,o N.B.—AH repairs left in our charge will be jieatly and KkIUKJSS promptly executed. WILL KOTE ADDRESS, WAN"!'. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOREj, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. . __ "s-DOrt^n^ L^ZARI^IiiGH¥"TESTiNG~ANir . -i_ - , SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. ASHBURTON t TROTTING / — t _. t>l X \J Sole ajent for Ashburton District, Q Q A L E X, WINTER MEETING, »->• — JEWELLER, To be held on the Agricultural Show E^gT gxREET. ASHBURTON. Grounds, Ashburton, on ____ THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1895. y AZARUS' Patented System ensures JL> comfort and correct sight. Don't Patron :G.A. M. Buckley, Esq. Pkksi- S p o }i y Our e y eß by using badly fitting dent ? Eonald McLean, Esq. Vice- Spectacles. 597 Presidents : Messrs F. McCafferty, & ___— — Daniel McKendry. Stewards : Messrs 1895. ( . P. Devane, G. Robertson, R. Henry, PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH D. McCorrrick, W. Langdon, H, J- it/T T? Q T? MAITfTfI Tasker, J. C. Duncan. Starter :Mr MKb *. MAJifilU, M. Hobbs. Handicappek: Mr J. C. WILLS STREET, WEST. Duncan. Clerk ok the Scales :Mr R. ____ Friedlander. Judge: Mr M. Scitt. fjMIE Second Term will begin MON ~7" 1 DAY, May 27. Vacancies In each PROGRAMME. of the b Terms oa ft ppij ca tion. I.—l p m.—Handicai j Maiden (saddle) of rr g 15 soys. Nomication, 7a 6cl. Accep - 12.-ltTP.m.-LASonUHANmcAPl tT P .m.-LASon UHA N mcAP (har- ness^. of 20 soys. ; second horse to of „„.„ receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomi- DRESS-FITTING BY MEASURE. nation 103. Acceptance, 10a. Two miles. EASILY LEARNED IN TWO LESSONS. 3,-—2 30 p.m.—Asiiburton Handicap (sad- —. die), of 25 soys ; second horse to receive "]\ yfISS R ADNELL (recently from Eng -3 soya from the stakes. Nomination, jyjj j and \ having had practical training 123 6d. Acceptance, 12s 6d. Two | n {he bescLondonand Piovincial Houses, m*les« , . , . t in prepared to thoroughly teach the art of 4.-3 15 p.m.—FABMBRS 1 Plate (saddle), of Dr e ßsnia ki n a 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Amateur riders, who r» « t wi. /i m „*, have never won a trotting race, to be ap- Perfect Fit Guaranteed. Classes now proved by the Club. Nomination, 10s. ■*ormuig at Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. MRS WORNERS, s.— i p.hV— Dash Handicap (saddle), of 20 5 199 Moore Street, AshburtoH. soys ; isecond horse to receive 2 soys from — —— • the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Accep- jm ry g^^MJJR tance, 10s. One mile. • • • ■fc^lf (SM^ T HAVK A GE QUANTITY auction and all proceeds to go to the -*■ OF funds of the Club. Nomination, 15s. PIG FEED, 7._«% m"^Co«,o 1 . h™>» M- In 'he Bi ">V °l T'* ?**+". die), of 15 boys. Nomination, 7s 6d. I3AKLEY. Acceptance, 7s 6d. Nominations to be .. jg^ made immediately after the Dash Han- " . dicap is run. Acceptance within ten minutes after declaration of handicaps. WANTED, One mile and a half. ! v ,T™~ . nmnAV f_i°OD SECOND HAND BAGS. Nominations by 9;30 p.m. on MONDAY, \jf- May 27, at the Commercial Hotel, Ash- . , burton -Apply, Handicaps on THURSDAY, May 30 t _, „ M Acceptances clo?e at the same hour "A VID ixIUMAo, and place on MONDAY, June 3 5*173 The Farmers' Plate shall,be confined to ——~——— ; ~~ horses the bona fide property of residents in NOTICE TO GEAZIERS. the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to April 1, —— 1895. T HAVE FOR SALE, several Lots of 5 113 R. J. HENRY, Secretary. X TURNIPS, in Small and Large ■ssHBHHHiHHSHissHHSHsasasHHsaiH!!. Acreages* ROBERT ALCORN baa opened in 5f174 DAVID THOMAS. Baker's Buildings, next the Court- „ —  '. —, house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the /CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna- Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods yj me nts, Zithers and Jew's H»rpn, ever brought to Ashburton. Also an Balis and Dolls for everybody from id assortment of Boots, e ach ; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping —— —• Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors 6d, LF. AKDREWES &CO .—Sale now Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, • on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis- Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap »fc Account Books, and all at greatly reduced Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and priceeforcaah, at L. F. ANPupwjsa&Co. Fancy Baw*r, HavelocV p/reet.



j JUfiD TJMBS. i YES; BUT NOT FOR YOU, IF YOU BOY THIS HOME AND LAND- I NSTEA.D of wasting your money iv paying rent, you should be creating I capital, or adding to your "xisring savings, by hecomi' g your own landlord. By living in a healthy locality you s%ve ynur doctor's and chemist's bills. By. grazing your own cows, you have an abundant supply of milk, cream, and butter. By feeding your own pigs, you provide your own hams and bacon By keeping fowls, you supply yourself with poultry and fresh eggs. The run ning streams provide you with ample scope for fishing. The garden gives you an excellent quantity of fruit 6 and vegetables, and the bees supply you with honey and wax FOB SALE AT ALLENTON, A HOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS, with good Range, built in Copper; Stabli and Piggery, Garden and Fields, with a total of Eight Acres odd, and within eighteen minutes' walk of railway station. ; NOW, AS TO COST. .... • AH these advantages may be obtained, and money saved by living in tbit Home. Compare the following figures and buy:— TOWN vbbsus. COUJSTBY. TOWN EXPENSES* COUNTRY EXPENSES. sd s d House rent, per week ... 8 0 Interest, in lieu of rent, for house, Butter and milk , ... .. ..4 0 garden, piggery, orchard, fishing, Doctor's aad chemist's bills, average, and fields, for grazing cows, per per week 2 0 week   ... 9 0 Pork, poultry, egg?, vegetables, fish, Clear saving in favor cf a country fruit and honey, per week —8 0 life, per week .„*■.. .. 13 0 Total ... ... £1 2 0 Total £1 2~0 Or, in other words, a saving of £33 16s por year, without calculating the additional value which country life has over town life in the matter of freedom and pure air. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBCIRTON, A|P P R E 0 I A T 1 0 N. 11HE nmirkable increase "of our business since we opened our New Tailoring Department shows that the public apprcc:ato our REDUCED PRICES combined with QOOB FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We hsl'e just opened out a spaendid lot ut FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINi'ER SUITINGS. $£3K*» Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable li*^» All Wool Tweed or Serge rtuits to measure Reduced prices —47s 6d, 553, 57s 9d, 60j, Ciis, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MENS WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To bo Cleared at the following Reduced prices—17s 6d, 21s, 25j and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof) LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THK DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CRAMHEAD & BERRYMAN THE LIADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. ASHBUBTON WINTER. WINTER. :■'■:•■.. ' ■  WICKER CHAIPS, FANCY ROCKING & Other Chairs, With and . Without CHEAPEN THAN EVER (Wicker Chairs from 10£ 6d). A Splendid Line of KAPOK & OTHER BEDS. Iron Bedsteads, Etc., ■H^HB|^l^|HHHMHß^^^|H^K||^^flH Carpets, Linoleums, fe^3JQg^^ilßNlW^llpg^f Mattings, Rugs, NJH> . :?£^^^Pj^j^Tf^^SlS-tf -J»" Arriving at- T. H. UNDRILL & Go's. Ashburton Furniture Warehouse, next Building Society's Office, Tancred street W. H. COLLINS and CO. Lamps. Lamps. Lamps. /"^OME and see our New Stock of Lamps, the best value ever offered in Ashburton LAMPS FROM ONE SHILLING EACH. Come and see our new Patent Duplex Burner and Bxtinguisher. Ccme and see our Rochester, Millar, Duplex, Anucapnic, Hand and Table Limps, Come and see our new Artistic Illuminated Shades. Come and ccc our Lanterns for the Million at TWO SHILLINGS EACH. Come and see cur new OPEN FIRE GRATE, Suitable for WOOD or COAL. Keep your Hearths Warm. 600 tons of Coal must be sold. We give the best value in Ashburton. W. H. COLLINS & CO.



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