DEATH.

Monroe —At Christchuroh, on March 12, 1895, the only and dearly beloved son of William and Jessie Monroe. Aged 19 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1895.

As an indication of the severity of the agricultural depression in England at the

THE nrPBESSION AT HOME.

present time, a letter re cently wtitten by Earl Hardwicke with refer ence to a paragraph

stating that Lord Robartes had purchased the Wimpole estate is most Instructive. The Earl states :— *' Such is not the case. Lord Robartes had a mortgage on the estate and foreclosed, by which action he has got the whole of my estates in Cam bridgeshire, which were valued in 1882 at £560,009, for a sum equal to about £250,000. Such Is the depreciation in agricultural properly In the Eastern Counties.' Wimpole Hall, now acquired by Lord Robartep, lies midw»y between Cambridge and Biggleswade. It is a huge brick building with two wide-spreading wings, and is renowned in the county for its superb double avenue of elms, three miles in length, and » hundred yards wide. Wimpole was offered for sale four years ago, when the highest bid was ££85,000, which was refused. Lord Roliartes is one of the wealthiest of West country peers His Cornish estates bring him in an income of £30 000 a year, Independent, of his large investments. Until'recently he was a member of the Liberal party. He lives at Lanhydrock. near Bodmfc?, which was rebuilt after the original plan afc a cosfc of £80 QOO when the quaint old house was destroyed by fire fourteen years ago.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An article entitled ' s The MeHkoff era in Futsia' will be found on the fourth page. Captain Ruesell, MH. R, ia to speak on political matters at Christchurch about April 10- The H*uraki mine.Coromandel, yielded 2018o^ of gold, valued at £3 2s per oancp, as the result of $0 tons oruphed during the month. Mr F. N. Robinson, auctioneer in Ohrislchurch for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, has been appointed ncanager of the Company 'a branch in Blenheim.

The Victorian Government has decided to send £100 to assist the Vignerons' As sociation, which will raise a similar sum towards the expenses of representation at £he wine exhibition at Bordeaux. Ab the monthly meeting of the Hawke's Bay Charitable Aid Bi/jard yesterday it was resolved, on the motion or the Hpn. $. D. Ormond, to invoke the aid of the Govern: ment by requesting them to make grants of land on which to settle the unemployed of JJ*wke's Bay, and thus enable them to earn a living fqr themselves and families.

The Board of one of the Least populous Road Districts in the County (€?oldatream| has paid away this season £37 <?s 9d for the destruction of small birds and their **«« 5 the number of eggs paid for pas 23,169. As there are nine Road Districts in the County the total cost of fche pest may btwjrtblDg from £400 to «BUQ pp

At Wyndbam yesterday Edward Att wood, of Fortrose, pleaded guilty to a charge of selling liquor without a license, and was fined £10 A largo quantity of Bpirits and beer seized on the premises was confiscated.

Mr J, Stevenson, formerly station master, at Ashburton, but at present in Auckland, has been dangerously i'l and his many friends here will be pleased to fco learn that a private telegram received to-day ist-ites that he is now convalescent.

The following are the teim selected by Mr Oilivier to play against South Canter bury at Ashburton on Thursday and Friday nexb:-O. R. C'arke, W. J. Cotterill,' H, Gunthorpa, A. Maxell, J. McFarlane. T. H. North, S. Oichard, — Perry, H. C. Ridley, W. C. WigVy, A. E. White.

, Captain Cresswell, of the Christchurch City Guards, had a narrow escape from drowning at New Brighton on Sunday He had gone into the water to bring back a dog, but could not return against the strong under enrrent. A life buoy was thrown to him from the pier and he was drawn ashore very much exhausted.

Miss Pearell, who has for some time been conducting a ladies' private school at Rakaia, has offered md baen accepted, for missionary service in China, under the auspbes of the China Inland Mission, and will leave for Ihe scene of her future labors in a few days. Miss Searell will carry with her the good wishes of a laige circle of friends throughout Canterbury.

At Danedin yesterday, Mr Moreton Frewin addressed a public meeting, under the auspices of the local branch of the Bimetallic Lsague. The meeting was a representative one, and at the close of his address a resolution was carried— * That, in the opinion of this meeting, the New Zealand Government should be directly represented at the coming Monetary Conference.'

Two applications for work were made by Sydenham residents to the Sydeuhvoa Council last night. The Council formally received the applications, which it was considered were the first indications of the unemployed difficulty, and one Councillor expressed the opinion that tbis winter the distress would at the least be no less than it was during the last. Another member felt that willing as the Council might be to assist were it able, there should be joint action on the part of ldjacact local bodies before relief works were attempted.

The first of the races for the champion ship of the Model Yacht Cldb was sailed on the Domain waters on Saturday. The wind was blowing a gale from the N. W, Sixteen boats entered, but the weather was so boisterous that only nine started, the owners considering the gale too heavy for them A start was effected at the boat house end of the pond, which resulted in six boats fouling, but they eventually got! separated and got well' away with the wind (which was drawing, round, to the west) on their quarter. Having run to the low end of the pond, an attempt was made to beat back, the wind at this time being nearly west. Mr Newton Jones' Boadicea was the only one which succeeded. The others, after tack ing across the water for an hour gave it up, and were towed home. Mr Jones therefore wins the first heat for che championship.

Messrs R. G. Shearman and F. G. iTocket, members of the Ash burton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, made fa successful attempt last evening to lower the r. cord from the Tinwald end of the bridge to the top private gate at Laghraor and back, for which G. A. M. Buckley, Esq., ha* given trophies The record was previously held by W. Shearman, his time being 56nain 30sec. Owing to the dry weather, the roads were very rough, being cut up bj sheep trafflu?, but notwith standing this R. G Shearman traversed the distance in 43min SO^ec, F. G Tucker, who is a promising young rider, stuck to, his task well? completing the journey in 52min 33sec Messrs A. J. Daly, R. F: Curtis, W. Mitchell, W. Shearman, and A>. Hunnibell will shortly endeavour to still farther reduce the record.

There has been for some time languish ing in the Paris Police Depot a young married woman from Bordeaux, who has a mani* for appearing in public dressed as a man. She was not satisfied with the pantaloons, cutaway jackets, stand up collars, and knickerbockers patronised by lady bicyclists, but assumed complete masculine attire and walked about as a beau male. Some weeks since she clanestinely entered a shop on the Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, hid herself under a counter, and, in the natural order of things, was arrested as a burglar. It appears that on the occasion she had discarded same of her clothing, keeping her pantaloons, but divesting herself of her hat and gild. When arrested she gave the name of Georges Wilhot, and refused to impart any information about herse'f. Her husband, a manufacturer, has since claimed his erring spouse, who has already given him a good deal of trouble, owing to her extraordinary objections to retain the proper garments of her sex.

THE COREAN WAR

Paris, March 10

The Figaro states that England and France insist on the status quo in China being maintained, and will not permit Japan to seize Formosa.

Shanghai, March 10

The forts at Yung Yoku at Hich resisted after the capture of New Chang, and were taken on Thursday. On Saturday the Japanese attacked Thien Ohuangti, and a fierce engage ment took place for three hours The Chinese lost two thousand and the Japanese ninety-six, The Japanese shells wrought great carnage among the enemy, and the charge by the infantry converted the retreat into a rout. Prince Ling's army, broken up by repeated disasters, has now ceased to be elective. It is alleged that Japan demands that the Chinese ports be open to the world's trade, but does not seek any preference in the matter. The Chinese, in retreating from Neu Chang to Yung Kou, fought spiritedly. The Japanese artillery at close range poured in a deadly fire, killing hundreds.

March 11

Thj Chinese force defeated at Thien chuangtM numbered 10,000. Their artillery proved to be useless and their infantry feeble and not amenable o control.

New York, March II

The New York World states that China has been informed by Japan of the terms of peace which have been negotiated through the United States ministers in Tohio and Fekin, and that she has declared her willingness to accept them.

CANADIAN MAIL SERVICE

Sydnby, March 11

Mr Grayson, the representative of the Canadian mail service, has had an interview with Sir J. Thurston in regarii to ??iji increasing the subsidy to the Company. The High pom tnifsioner received the proposal favor ably, and promised to bring it before the Jiome autboritiee during hjs approtobiog viiit to Fogliod,

Stabbing Case at Dunedin.

Dun spin. March 11 ! A case of stabbing took place this afternoon in Maclnggan street. A i woman named Emily Shea entered a second-hand shop, and was followed in a few seconds by her husband, who asked her whit she was doing there, at the same time producing a pen k ife and s abbtng her in the abdomen. Hi was about to r^pea 1; the blow when Hamilton, the shopkeeper, restrained him until assistance came, when Shea was given into c siody. The wom»n wai examined by a doctor who found a wound on the left side of the abdomen. It is not con sideied serous-, but the woman appears to have had a narrow es'cap'd, for had not tho knife struck ihe whalebone in her corset it would have penetrated much deeper. Shea was under the influence of drink at the time. His relations with his wife have been much strained of late, and a deed of separation had been prepared, which was to be signed in Court on Thursday, to settle a case in which his wife sued him for main tenance. ' ~

Fire Brigades' Confer ence.

Hokitika, March 11

The delegates toe the Fire Brigades' Conference who journeyed overland reached here this morning, having ex perienced a very rough trip across the ranges. Both coaches were stuck up The occupants of one of them ware forced to take shelter in a roadman's hut on Friday night, tning unable to reach an hotel. The other cjach was delayed twenty-four hours at the Bealey. The remainder of the delegates came down by the Wainui to the Greymouth bar on Friday, and being unable to enter, re turned to Westport. They left there by the Grafton at eight o'clock this morning, and reached Greymouth to-night, when they came on by a special train. The non-arrival of the delegates caused the postponement of the Conference until to morrow morning, when business will be pushed on as rapidly as possible. The executive of the Association held a meet ing this afternoon and arranged pre liminaries, and drew up the annual report. The visitors are to be entertained at a public social to-morrow evening.

Outbreak of Ruapehu.

Wellington, March 11

A telegram recrived from Taupo to-day by Mr Gray, secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department, states: —"The clouds have now cleared from Ruapehu, and the emission of steam is as active as it was yesterday, but there is no smoke At present the eruption is on the eastern corner of the mountain, where a cold lake vas situated, and steam i* falling over Rangipu plains in dense masses. The night is a grand one, and from appear ances is likely to last for some time. The intermittent geyser, The Crow's Neeb, situated on a mi c trom here, is unusually active; also other hot springs in this locality. No earthquakes were felt, nor any warning given of this eruption, although ie blew unusually hard on Sunday morning. Some people here with glasses last night thought they saw fl tmes issuing amid the steam and smoke hut being a bright moonlight night it was impossible to say for certain. The event livj caused great excitement among the native population, who fear that some teriible calamity is about +o overtake them. Luckily the mountain is a'most free from snow, Otherwise the Wangaheu rner would be flooded."

Wesleyan Conference

The fiual reading, of the Station list was passed at the Wesleyan Co iterance yester day as follows : —Auck'and—l*itt street, S- F. Brior; Ponsonby, H. Bull; Mb Albert, T. Veale ; North chore, J. Crump; Grafton road, S. McNicoll and 8. Lawry; superin tendent of Maori missions, W, Gittos; Mahurangi, J. Lvw ; Thames, S. J. Ssrpel'; >Te Aroha, T. Jonghin • Manukau, J. J. Williams; B'ranklin, P. B Oldham ; Cam bridge, L. Hudson; Hamilton, J. Ma< her; Kaipara, H Paul YWaipa, W. Pewa ; Papa ; roa, B. Rothwall; Northern Wairoa, J. Bright; Mungamuka, P. Rafcene; Taheke, 1 S, King ; Whan gar ci, J Pinfold ; Tauranga, VV. Sinclair; Freeman's Bay, one to be sent; Three Kings, J H. Simmons; President of Conference, chairman of Auckland district; New Plymouth, J. R. Gray; Waitara, T. Jones; Stratford, H. Bellhouae ; Opunake; ■W. Cannell; Wanganui, C Garland, Rangilikei, J. Thomas ;Sandon, W. Keall: Feilding, W. Judkiug; Palmerston North, W. Lee; Maori mission, T. Hammond; Hawera, O. H. Laws; Ingiewood, W, Dawson ; Kiwitea, T. K. Richards ; Rev. Lee, Chairman Taranaki district; Welling ton, W. Baumber, J. Ward, and R. J. Mur> • ray; Hutfc, T. G. Carr; Grey town, 8. J. Gibson; Maaterton, J. Dukes; Napier, W. Bank, Gisborne, W. Salter ; Etetahuna, 8. Peryman; Otaki, one to be tent ; Hastings, G. Frost { Rev B lumber, Chairman Wel lington district; Nelson, G. Bond; Rich mond. G. T. Marshall; Blenheim, T. Fee and H. Warihi; Hokibika, J. T. Burrows; Greymouth, G. Spence ; Kumara, J. Smith; Rev G. Bond, Chairman Nelson district;. Ohristchurch—Du ham street, H Dews bury,F. W. Isitt, W- J. Rliotfc; Con nexional Secretary, W Morley ; Sydenham. W. Parson oa; St. Albana, J. Luxford and C. Harrison; LyUelton, F. Fairclongh; Springeton, C. Griffin ; Leeston, A. Lawry j Kaiapoi, J. Smalley; Woodeod, J Dellow; Rangiora, S. Gar lick ; Timaru, C Beecroft; Waimate, D. Murray ; Temuka, C. Stand age ; Ashburton, T. G. Brooke and O. Abernethy; Malvern, C. Porter; Rev W. Morley, Chairman Canterbury dis tiict; Donedin, J. Lewis; Cargill Road, R. Taylor; Mornington, J; Buttle; Port Chalmers, T. Griffin; Bal olutha, J. Chapman ; Milton, W. I'homas; Lawrence, J. C. Jory; InvernargiU, W. Oliver; Oamaru, W. B. Marten; Gore, W. Tinsley j Wakatfpu, W. Smith ; Riverton, J. A. Lochore. J. S.Rishworth becomes supernumerary, Rev Oliver chairman Otago district.

CRICKET.

London, March 9

Ill* Speaker referring to the late cricket match in Melbourne considers that luck was evenly divided. It believes the English team to be superior on a tolerable wicket, and thus the Australians are better on a bad wicket. It gives Giffen the credit of being the finest all round cricketer living.

Hobart, March 12 In the first innings the Englishmen made 291, Stoddart not out 73, Brockwell 69.

The Military Scandal

Sydney, March 11

The court martial which has been engaged for the past fortnight hearing charges against Captain Close, has concluded its sitting, The president announced that the finding would re main sub juMce till it bad been con sidered by the Governor

HOW IS IT THAT CLABKE 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 modi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Pczema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores and Pimples of kinds it effects arc mar vellous. '*old everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottk. Beware of worthless imitations an ubstituteti {%) ' ' '' * . •

ROAD BOARDS.

COIiDITftBAM

A meeting of the CoMstream Road Board : was held at Longlands Hinds, on Monday, Present— Messrs E. H. Dobson (chaiimai), John Withell, and E. G. Wright. JOINT J?BOPERTY. A letter was received from the Longbeach Road Board in reference to the transfer of part of B.S, 8102, and the Clerk was instructed to reply I hat the Goldstrratn Board is not preptred to incur any further expense in connection with this matter. ROAD OPENING. Mr A. Butterick applied to the Board to put in some culverts ami fords on a road from Boundary Road to South Road. The clerk was directed to rep'y that this Board considers safficient access is afforded by Windermere Boad and the road to Hinds. ACCOITNTS. A number of small accounts, amounting to £64 2s 7d, and £37 6s 9d for poisoned wheat and bird's eggs, were passed for pay ment and the Board adjourned.

GAMBLING

Otago Daily Times

It is the custom to declare (hat the young men of the colony do not drink as their fathers did, but that they are very much given up to the vice of gambling. Concern ing this latter f»ct we fear that the ex perience of all old colonists is so universally in one direction as to leave no reasonable room for doubt. From one end of the colony to the other it is to be noticed that large numbers of young men find almost their only relaxation, their only form of amusement, in gambling either with cards or on horse racing. The scandal has become a public one, for the practice of gambling with cards is carried on in railway trains and other public conveyances without shame or con cealment, while the totalisator is supported to a far too great extent by fledgling youths. The Legislature has endeavoured to put a atop to this last vice in some degree by rendering it unlawful to sell a totalisator ticket to one under age, but the law can and will be avoided without very much diffi culty. At present it is positively sickening to see the crowds of greedy-eyed young mer who surround a totalisator at any race meet ing, and who, indeed, appear to be the most numerous customers, the machine has got. We must confess to having hut little faith in the power of a Legislature to hinder an evil like thU by direct legislation, but we do think that more might be done in the public schools to inculcate a certain provi dent foresight about money—a little of that self-denial and unselfishness, or at least en lightened selfishness, which results in putting by some part of the workers' earn ings. For at the bottom of the prevailing vice of gambling lies the most extraordinary, and in some respects most un-English, habit, which has become prevalent all over the colonies, of spending the week's or month's earnings as they come in. It is not only by way of gambling that young men spend their salaries extravagantly. Jt is only necessary to frequent the theatre or the bars of a city in order to see money habitu ally frittered away on amusement or pleasure of some kind with a freedom and indifference which is psrfectly amazing. The sums of money expended on pure amusement or personal enjoyment by young fellows earning from £1 to £3 per week would make the head of a stolid English banker or merchant stand on end. The idea of saving at least a portion of their monthly wage never even seems to enter into their heads; they are only too con teat, and even surprised, if any of the month's cheque is left by the succeeding pay day. It is in tlsis indifference to the future, if only the excitement of the hour can be kept up, that the gambling vice finds its support and mainstay. It will be found in all ages and conditions of life that the man who saves, rarely, if ever, gambles; the two tendencies are opposite as the poles. If then more serious efforts could be made to inculcate habits of thrift on the young through the means of the public schools, more would be done to stop gambling than can be accomplished in any other way. We are aware that the system of savings banks in the public schools is in force, and that in some instances the interest in them has been maintained ; but we have reason to doubc whether the duty of putting by is brought with sufficient prominence betore the childrea. The inculcation of thrift as a regular lesson might, and we believe would, do much to lessen the worst and moat rampant of otir social evils. When once a lad has got a Btore, however small, pat by, he is at leist very unlikely to draw on it for the indulgence of a day's amusement, whether it be racing or a few hours at the card table. He is much more likely to in crease his store than to diminish it. More over, the habit of mind thus taught would be of immense value in after-life, for the possession of a small sum in the Savings Bank always tends in the direction of in ducement to increase it on the part of the investor. A certain a/noun tof the gambling that goes on is caused by the desire on the th 3 part of the culprits to grow compara tively rich without effort. In other circles the same spirit finds an outlet on the Stock Exchange, and in a small way very of ren herein speculation in gold mining shares. That a year's income can be got on the rise is a very fascinating hope to those who are earning small salaries; and the same men are often found round the totalisator and in the broken' offices. It is impossible to lay down a rigid rule and say that everything on one side is gambling and everything on the other side is legitimate business ; but the spirit that leads to undoubted gambling is probably best checked by the inculcation cf saying habits on the boys and girls in the public schools. It has, of course, been said, and with some force, that the penurious and saving ohild who defers his pleasures of ex penditure for those of accumulation is not a lovable object; that mere saving for the sake of saving is not a desirable characteristic in a young person. We may quite agree with this if it is carried too far, and yet be of opinion that there is not much fear in the present state of things of rearing a nation of misers. In good truth, the evil of the gambling spirit is so widespread, and assumes so many illegi timate forms, that anything that can be! done even at some risk to put a stop to it, would be a good thing for the body politic. Now, the machinery of the savings bank is already in the public schools, and here and there it is used to good purpose: all that we would suggest is that a circular from the depar* men r, should be sent round urging masters and mistresses to brin* the duty ot saving before the children prominently, and that steps should be taken to gauge the success whinh has attended the teachers' efforts at the end of the year. There would be no expense in the whole matter; all that need be done is to add to the curriculum, the duty of putting forward "saving" as a matter or public morals We much fear, that the insanity of gambling will never be more than slightly affected by any direct legislative enactment, however useful this 1 may be to prevent the vice flaunting itself too openly a >d in its most tempting forms in puSlic places It will require what Dr Chalmers called "the expulsive power of a new affection" to deal with it, and this we suggest should be brought before the young in its most taking form through the pub ie schools. Preachers and moralists alike are crying out against the all-pervading evil of gambling in every colonial community, and it does seem a pity to lose sight of a possible remedy for a vice which causes ruin and misery to so many of our colonists.

Hollowav's Pills akd Oiktment- It is impossible ent'rey to prevsnt the noxious vapours which are given off in mines and tunnels, and those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in consequence. The chest and liver often become clogged wi'h the products of coal combustion, necessitat ing great attention to the health No remedy U more valuable for miners and the like than Hollo way's Fills* as they carry off all effete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are also invaluable for costive bowels and for all bi'ious dis orders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all manner of fores.

European and Other Foreign Items

London. March 9

Lord Richard Nevill, son of the Marquis of Abergavenny, tret with a serious accident while hunting at Trentham Hill, His horse fell and rolled over him, severely injuring his back. He is progressing favorably. The Pull Mall Gazette says it has been decided to proceed legally against some of the promoters ot the Austraiic Goldmining Company, which was lately denounced as a swindle.

Lord Brassey has given notice in the House of Lords to raise the question of the condition of the navy reserve. Sir E. Grey, Under-Secretary for the Foreign Office, in replying in the House of Commons to the complaint of increased Blavery, declared that the British principle was not to meddle with purely domestic slavery.protec torates, and that it would only liberate slaves in the event of their being found in transit over the mainland or by sea. The Bisbop of London and others condemn the attitude taken up by the Government. Sir Vernon Harcourt, the Chan cellor, states that Cyprus had proved useless for a naval station and all purposes, as it was not in the route to anywhere. It was he said a miserable remnant of the Anglo-Turkish Con vention, and since being acquired had cost the Imperial Government some* thing like half a million, in addition to which was the cost of administration, which is estimated at £30,000 per annum.

Canada and the Cape are negotiating for complete freetrade with one another. Bsruh, March 10 Four boys, all under seventeen years of age, strangled two of their sleeping comrades in the Leitz Reformatory in Saxony, with a vie* of obtaining greater comfort in their prison quar ters. The young miscreants were nan tenced to terms of fifteen, twelve, and four years. St John's, March 11 Six of the largest merchant firms in St. John's have been forced to close, the Banks refusing to accept any com* promise. Their action is bitterly re sented in the colony. Washington, March 10 The United States Government will permit Canadian cattle destined for England to be shipped via Portland.

INFLUENZA.

London, Much 9

Lord Rosebery's strength has been greatly reduced by influenza and in- Bomnia, and complete rest has been necessitated.

THE BUTESHIRE'S SHEEP

IrtNDOK, March 11 Owing to the animals being free from disease, the owners of New Zea land sheep on board the Buteshire have obtained a permit from the Board of Agriculture to land them without being compelled to immediately slaughter them, and are also allowed to put them on pasture if required.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 10

The House of Commons, without a division, adopted a motion by Mr A. , D. Provand, the member for Black friars, in favor of direct assent on the enhanced value of urban land, arising from the increase of population and wealth. Mr Lefevre, President of the Local Government Board, said the Government would endeavor to ascer tain a remedy for the present state of things, as it was an undoubted injustice to place the burden of local taxation on the occupiers.

The Right Ron Arthur Wellesley Feel, Speaker of the House of Com mons, intends to retire at an early date, being unable to longer bear the strain of the position. He will receive a peerage in recognition of his ser vices. It is believed that the Govern* ment will support the Right Hon. Arnold Morley, Postmaster-General, as his successor.

LABOR

Newcastle, March 11 The Warratah miners came out on strika this morning against the re duction. The mine will probably be closed.

The Lambton and Burwood miners have received notification that a re duction is intended in a fortnight. The Board of Delegates has remitted the proposed re-organisation of the Miners' Association to the District Lodges.

Sydney, March 12 The directors of the Newcastle Mining Company have definitely de clined to withdraw the proposed re duction in rates. The- Warratalt miners were not asked to submit to a definite reduction but were requested to state what amount of reduction they would concede. At the meeting the men decided their earnings were al ready too low to admit of any farther reductions.

LORD BRASSEY

AnfiLAioi, March \2 The London correspondent of the South Australian Register says Sir John Gorst will be Secretary of State for the colonies in the next conservative administration, and that Lord Brassey's reward for going to Victoria will be a tnarquisate. .

SPORTING.

London, March 11 ■ It fc reported that an Australia^ ia« offered * high price for Mr H, Modal' mont'a colt Raconteur, by Sfc Simon— Plalsantere, favorite for the Derby, bat the offer was declined.

ForTndigkstion, the beat remedy is an do lbtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended m being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at onoe as a splen* did toaic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla ts. Sold in bottles Is l^d, 2s 9d, and )ls, by all Modi cine Vendors throughout the world. A ample, s»fa and certain remedy.

■ KEATING 8 POWDER destroys Bum Flew, Moths, Beetles and. all other inseciL whilst quite harmless to 4on»ertio aninVals, Jn exterminating Beetles the success of. fchtt Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean fy application. See the article yonj purchase is $H VTIHQ'S, as imitations »™ noxious and ineffectual. Tins, 0d and Is, «f with the signature Thomas Keating «i ft* til. Soldfyaljoksaists.

tflfi ASfiBUBTON m*Aßi)lAtf: tfttESDAf, MAfeCH 12, 189&.



Xt fiiness Noticoa j STOCK-TAKING SALE AT G. J. N BILL'S. lIA S?« i IV*. UA II'j! IIXS. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. While Calico Is 9Jd<z W^f, „M " Double-bed Twill Sheeting B£d Men's Tweed bmte 13* W Prints 3£d M* n'u Ttreed Trousers from os lid White Muslin 3<lld doz Boys' Knicker Suits 3s lid BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! Women's Lace Shoes 4s lla Men's Bluchers 4s lid ' Women's Leather Lace Boots 53 lid M*»n'i Balmoral Boots 6a lid Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED TO LEB3 THAN OOST PRICE AT G. J. NEILL'S FRIEDLANDERS 1 CORNER, EAST STREET. CASH. CASH. Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOT to the INHABITANTS. -FOR WE J. MELLOR. LEAD, _ ■ (Late Bishop,) not follow Zealandia Boot Store* want wwft has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT. wnv than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. «„-,„, J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW AS GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER MAY. THAN EVER FOR CASH. SURE NOTE A FEW LINES. SMALL AS Men's Bluchers, from 4s lid; women's slippers, Is 6d ; child en's shoes, Is 3d; youths' school boots 10-3, 4s YOU PROFITS lid ; women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoe?, 7s 61; men's tan shoes, 7a 6d ; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s ; women's KS, usual price 103 6d bow 7a 6d ; girls AND best kid shoes, 5s G1; maids 1 best kid boots 10s, now 6a; YOU men'a boots 12s 6d, how 8s 6d. ■ nt'Tfir STACKS OP,OTHER LINFS AT *BB!'SAM« ILL QLICK- COTII:\G PRICES. , ir ,xTrn WANT. BKWBB INSPECTION INVITED. I N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and I promptly executed. KOTE ADDRESS, JT. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Kerosene. Kerosene. Kerosene. TOTE ABE JUST LVNDING, IX CITY OF ADELAIDE, 100 Oases OV THE Celebrated Light of the Age Kerosene Bought by us at a very low price which we intend to sell at almost landed cost. Now is your time to lay in your Winter Supply of Kerosene. We have also received our first consignment of MOIR'S NEW OATMEAL, •which everyone knows is the best in the Market, and wo are selling it at a Lower Price than it as ever been sold either in Ohristchurch or Ashburton. SEOWFLAKE BAKING POWDER. ! Have you tried the Snowflake Baking Powder, if not, do so and you will be very much pleased with it. I The tins hold one ounce more Baking Powder than any other sold at a Id less per tin—-namely, lOd tin 9a 3d per do7.en. CONFECTIONEKY, CONFECTIONERY. We are making a Leading Line of Ooufectionery at Very Low/Prices Finest Scotch Mixtures 6d per lb Finest Conversations 6d per 1b Tom Thumb Conversations 6d per lb Chocolate Creams Is ¥ruit Paßtiles 9d per lb Black Balls 6d per lb Boiled Mixtures 6d per lb English Musks Is 6d Strong Peppermint 8d per Id Cough Tablets 8d i>er lb We make a Substantial Reduction by Quantities. NOTE THE ADDRESS— FLETCHER BROS., G^SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBtJRTON AND CHftISTCHURCH.



WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' ttegatta Shirts, all sites, frith or without coUwa, 2a 6d,-W, H,.



/CHOICE FRUlT3.—Peaches, bananas, VV ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Fwww, Fruiter and Confectioner, K»st itreet,



Wanted. \ fMO-NIGH r— CotONEt DoWDLE and I thq Halltlujih Fiddle in the OJo follows' Hall. Silver coin adiuUsion. 3 78 . j i ORSALK cheap, Washing Copper' *^ B«il*r, holding 16 gallons. Apply MAiLOffije. 3 80 q 10-MORRO V Afternoon at 3 p nr. J_ Colonel Dovrdie ha'ds another meeting in the Hall. Admission free. 3 79 * OST-—On Monday evening, Fox ' Terrier Pop ; marked on face.— Answers to name of "Iyke."—J. R. Sharp, Loan and Mercantile office. 3 77 WANTED —* good general Servartt. Apply Office of this papnr. 3 71 i AFTED — Fresh Butter, Eggs, i>'V Honey, Beeswax, Chickwheat, r and Onionp. Top price given for good I, quality—Cjr on &Co 367 SALVaTION Army.—Colonel and Mrs Dowdle will visib Ashburton on Tuesday and Wednesday next in the Odd fellows' Hall. Silver coin admission 3 E4



WANTRD Known —The Misses Urquhart h»v>i started Dress making, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, hope to receive a share of the public patronage. Address: Tancred Brreel, next to E. W. Hall, Herbalist. IITABTED Known -Holders of W Present tickets can new get them changed.—H. O. Segerh, Melford House. WANTKD Known—That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes.—Mit chell AND I ORNER. EAUTTf UL and useful Presents to all pnrchasers of 2a 6dand upwards. —H. O Seoers, Meltcrd House. ANTED Known.—We are dall receiving additions to our large " Good Value " Stock —Mitchell and Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Street. ' IMPORTANT To Men! Mitchell and Turner Outfitting Specialists. Style, Fit, and Good Value in all c;*aes. WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nuree) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Bead, Ashburton, 11*134 JDRESENTS. We are now civing TT Presents to all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segebs, Melford House. TT/ ANTED Known—The Corner Is YV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H, i Collier.



I^LETCHER BROS., are stilling allow *- ing a good redaction on 5,10 and 20 1b tins of Tea of all well-known brands. Special quotations for large quantities. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton. ——~—— ' — ' —-——■——— j T F. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now " on*of Surplus Stcck of Fancy Gooda, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a*} greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewes & Co. HM. JO \ TE is offering hia Large . and Varied Stcck of Stationerf Account Books, Pr'za and School IxK'k*, Fancy Goods, Plated Glass and Chinaware, at lowest prices for cash. Pianos and Cycles on Easy Terms. 2 158 WANTED Knowu — Spectacles, Eye i Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optic» line at S. S jxek's, Optician. isANTED Known.—That we are * * selling Finest Japan Rice lower that the cheapest stores in Christchurch or Ashburton. Sharps and Bra.n also at very low prices. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Storfeg, Ashburton. Vi/ ANTED-Every Lady to try W Madam Balcombb's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (register- d), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 /""IHOICK New Season Fruit. Grapes, V^ Peaches, Pinea, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b^st in town.—auAMS, S*underh' Buildings. VTEW Season's Teas, just to hand. IN Best value in Ashburton. Prises 1/6. 1/9, 2/-, and 2/4 —Oakson and Co 2 24 T ADIES' and Gentlemen's lefr-off Lj Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11 170



BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices. — L. F. AKDKKWE3 AND Co. 11 98 ROBERT ALCORN lias opened In Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with » stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. OTICE I Notice Sport for all i Guns let out on hire or sold on tima payment*. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings in stock. Prices low.-—J» W. Haudlby, Ironmonger, etc; OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, aluslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., »fc Mbs Alcoen's new shop, Baker's, Buildings. . W*~~~nns¥ffß*'Jiß ow~n. —"p. s.' Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice afc reasonable rates. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153 BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d. Ex»ra large and heavy 153 6d and 169 6d.~Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building WANTED Known-That if you are in want of a first) class article in sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at .1. Moison's ; you will list t&e yery best at reduced prices. As for his ow» W»ke, they are well known to the delight of the rearers, throughout the lujitralasian colonies, jfjepajra well done and at once. Premier Boot M.ajw, Town Hall Boot Store, E-vt fltreet. Aehburton ANTBD Known—That owiv.g to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' Building*, opposite Rail way Station, it; will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few ehesp lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor t unity of MQiiring genuine b»rg»tof ~A I4WBW 163



BANG! Bang I Bang 1 My hew sea* son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynocks and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality at .T. W. Harmey's. Gun Emporium f~i UNS ! Guns 1 Guns ! My new stock vU of Gunsj list; to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc In spection invited. No old Btock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Repository WANTED Known-That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jars, Pints bi 6d per dozen, Quarts 6s, and half Gallon 8i 61, to clear. Enamel and firavS Preserving Pans from 4s 6d upwards. — John Orr and Co. 2 33 f IHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balis ard Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcorn's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bas%ar, Havelock street. _



NEW PATTERNS OF TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHINBJ: AGTORY. reductionTn prices FOR FIRST CLASS TAILORING MEN'S SAO SUITS, D.B. OR S.B. TO MEASURE, 55s MEN'S TROUSERS TO MEASURE, 15s YOUTHS' SUITS TO MEASURE, 45s BOYS' SUITS TO MEASURE* 35s MEN'S COVERT COATS TO MEASURE, sOs MEN'S WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 35s YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 28s 6d LADIES' WATERPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager. 8- BALEK WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. TT^HE largest and finest stock In the 1_ District to select from. It is also the newest and cheapest. Watch and Jewellery repairs receive careful and prompt attention Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months fa. Sole Agent for Lazirus' patented system o? sight testing and " Speoialite|^ S3 ctaoles. S SALFK, EAST STREET.



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