European and Other Foreign Items

4 London, March 10 The Times, American correspondent gays : The XJnited States is indignant at the imposts placed by European countries on farming produce, and is contemplating retaliating by levying ten per cent duties on some, and enacting total prohibition against other countries. March 11. H.M.S. troopship Tyne sails for Australian waters on Friday. The Queen will have a special audience with Lord Kosebery in the event of his being well enough to visit Windsor. The Daily Telegraph's special cor respondent telegraphs that the Turkish soldiery in Sassoon, prior to kiljing the 4rJttenians, »a*'ed off their limbs, gouged out their eyes and extracted their tongues. London, March 12 Betting on the University boat ratie is 7 to 4 on Oxford The Moderates and the Progressives in th« London County Council have effected a compromise. Each will elect four aldermen, leaving the ninth to Arbitration. The choice lies between the Buke of Norfolk and Mr John Hutton. The Moderates cominated the Duke for the Chairmanship and the Progressives Mr Arthur Arnold Paris, March 12 In the Chamber of Deputies M. Lockroy, who was recently deputed to draw op a report on the state of the French ntvy, declared it was worth a third only of tho British fleets. Be sides bf ing deficient in speed, the ships were armed with obsolete guns, and overmanaged by thirty-three admirals who never left the shore. Tangier, March 11

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

A WOMAN'S HEROISM

Washington, March 10

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

THE COREAN WAR

London, March 11 China is soliciting Great Britain and Italy to exert their influence in favor of peace. Shanghai, March 12 Prince Kung lost another 1000 men during the retreat from New Chang. The Japanese attaoked and defeated a body of 7000 Chinese at Denshodar, near Haichang, 1400 being killed. China is willing to agree to the independence of Corea, to cede territory, and pay a monetary indemnity.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 11 The Australian Customs Bill has passed the House of Commons. * March 12. Earl Grey, in reply to a question, said that the Egyptian and British spheres in Africa between them covered the whole of the Nil 9 waterway. Sir W. V. Harcourt will deliver the Budget Speech af^er Easter.

The Oroya

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

The Antarctic.

Melbouknb, March 12

The Antarctic has returned from her whaling expedition in the southern latitude. She penetrated as far as 74 deg. south. For 88 days she was hemmed in by immense ice packs, esti mated at sixty miles in length. No whales were sighted. The cruise of the Antarctic has demonstrated the non-existence of several supposed islands marked on the charts. She was unable to penetrate further into the region of ice owing to the loss of the propeller. She obtained about £300 worth of sealskins and sperm oil.

WHEAT-GROWING ON THE HALVES SYSTEM

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

Dinner to Lord Hopetoun

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

SIR R DUFF

■■'■■■ H^jub^, Marph 12 piy R. Duft shows y^rjf slow um pjqvement, and has bad a slight relapse. The doctors are dissatisfied with tbe progress he has made. At bis own urgent request he will be allowed to leave for Sydney by the v>OQ»b.

The Half-Holiday.

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

Department of Lvbor, Wellington, 9th March, 1895. J. Ward (Agent) and ofliere, Ashburton. Gentlemen,—For reply to your letter re the half-holiday, the Hon. the Minister for Labor has referred to me. I' beg to state that the Act will beadminw 1 ered in the manner which will cause leaßt incon venience to business people, and therefore if you choose to close ou Thursday instead of Saturday 1 will support the change. If you will kindly show this ; etter to the Inspector of Factories h«s will respect the decision.—Yours faithfully, Edward The gkar, Secretary of Labor.

Floated Off

LONDON, IKUrch'lZ The s.B. Gulf of Bothnia, which went ashore in the Suez Canal, has been floated off.

A False Rumor

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





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I Public Notices. CRICKET MATCS pANrERBURY r. SOUTH CANTER v BURY. ASHBURTON DOMAIN. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, March 14 and 15. 3 61 SHEEP FEED, OAA ACRES on Mitcham Road. £J\J\) R.S. 29934 to lefr until December 1 next. Rental, 6a per acre. T. BULLOdK, Agent. ASHBCRTON COUNTY^OiDUJSOIL. TNABMUOH as herds of PIGS hare X recently caused considerable damage to water races, and also Pollution of water, which, in Home districts is used for domestic purposes; and further, as Pig raising appears to be on the increase, notice is hereby given that in future ALL OFFENCES of this nature will be Strictly dealt with under the provisions of the Water Race By-laws, unless special provision against) damage and pollution be made, under arrangement with the Council. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer, j March 6, 1895. 3 41 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA TION LIST. TIAKE NOTlCtf.—The Valuation List * for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1895 is now open for insp ction afc the Borough Council Office, Baring "quare West, Ashburton. Ail objections thereto must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of March, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such objection must ba left at the Town Clerk's Offica not loss than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. UHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. Ashburton, February 15, 1895. 2 100 BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS DFFORE Buying Jiggers elsewhere '-■* see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, | Aut>trals ; also, our own Exprkss. We are now offering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Gun?, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Buknett Street, Ashbuktox. Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. NEW SEASONS GOODS- IiyTARVELLOUS \ SSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidiy in all that is Now and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety ; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ----| CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, -L splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety. 1/\fV PAIRS OF MOSGIEL IUU BLANKETS Will be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own ordei in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS,Ere Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR.



Mr D. Thomas. « tearing stale. THURSDAY~IifAECa 14, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr R. E. Dowlb (corner of Cameron and Williams Streets. Ashburton). wo is leaving for the North Island, to Sell too whole of bis well-preserved FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, amongst which will be found Drawing Room Furniture, Dining Koom Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Tools, Choice Pot Plantp, Perambulator, Bo k Case and Books, and a large number of Sundries. Also, -DAISY CART & HARNESS. Sale at one o'clock. No Reserve. D iVID THOMAS, 3 33 JSrshburton. Funaral Notice. FUNERAL NC'IIOE^. npHE Friends of Mr P. O'Connor are JL respect ful'y informed that the Funeral of his beloved son, Pbkcv Fkedbrick, will move fromlm residence, Moore Street, on THURSDAY, (To morrow) 14th insfc., at two o'clock ior the Ashburton Ctmatery, BAKER BROS., 3 85 Undertakers rHE Friends cf Mr William Meaclem are respectfully informed »hat the Funeral of his beloved daughter, Florence Lilly, will move from his residence, Beach Road, on THURSDAY, (To morrow), 14th inst., %t 3.30 p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery, BAKER BROS., 3 87 Undertakers. Public Notices COAL | MOUNT SOMERS | COAL COAL I HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL. nriHIS well-known and favorite House- I. hrld Co»l is now delivered at the following rates per 4-ton truck; — Wosterfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid. All orders must bo accompanied by cheqae or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, 3 83 Mount Somers. Itli&s Carson WILL Resume Teaching Pianotorte and Organ on FRIDAY, March 22, and will be able to pive her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aicoiitf, Havelock Street, or at residence, William Street. 3 82 A PUBLIC ME E TI TS a will take r\> place in the Salvation Army Barracks on THURSDAY evening at eight o'clock in conneation with the rescue work of the Army. A meeting of ladies only wilt take place in the Primitive Methodist Church on FRIDAY afternoon at 2,30 pm. Children under 15 nob admitted. 3 86 4.SHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ANNUAL iisPECTION. THE Company will parade In Review Order at the Drill Shed for inspec tion by Colonel Fox. Military Adviser and Inspector of the New Zealand Forses, on • ■ • FBIDAY, MAECH 15, 1895, If ALL IN AT 7.30 P.M. Anyone absent from this parade excepl under medical certificate, will be fined in accordance with paragraph 52, Defence Act, 1892, 4NSUAL< MEETING. ■'» THE Annual General Meeting of the Company, will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 19, At the Orderly Boom. W. E. DOLMAN, 3 84 Qaptajn Commanding.



Mr Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER T BEG to Intimate thifc I have ji •*- landed a Large and Varied Stock t •,., fi» lIIIS. " HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach ai Muzzle Loadrne, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUJiIHON. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Cap Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IF STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 2<o Cftsea Valvuhne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Share; Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belling —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes) Early application necessary They, are giving Universal Satisfactior WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH • At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co E. W. Hflnmer. TO THE FARMERS IN THE r. ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on roy ,own aocqunt, and I am a CASH BUYER of Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT MARKETJtATES. I shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. ■ I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The beat in the World. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. Mr T. Bullock. T.S.'a792ai.d 793, Cox Street, Etsf, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. tOR SALE, a paddock containing 29 acres, 3 roods, 10 perches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. CAPITAL Bailding Site, Cameron Street Wfefc, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms, T. BULLOCK, MONEY— A special sum of £1150 to Lend on first-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TjIOR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool -E »nd Grain Store in West Street >TlS' s6' T.BUU.OCK,



WT ANTED, FAT OR TALLOW FOR BROOHE'I t)ebfeot qheep tv p Jlerfect Dheep Uiv PRICES AT FACTORY—IM per pound for kidney fat, lfd for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when ; Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christ church trial. And the price is 55s for the, same i quantity DO NOT be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined toivh glycerine. Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of it in this powder dp is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy Bheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YQUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by GY M. BROOKE, " Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and hies Employees. DIP AOENTS—Messrs D. Thomas, H, Zandkk, an! J. Okb & Co. JPollar Cigarettes—%& per packet



A JOHN WILSON. { ABTIST'.'j "m^aTEBIALS, I have "Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canrai Select Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils !' and Newton's Artist's ton ..with; Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at i Materials, and am now (Brushes, Canvas Stret- Very Cheap Rate. house pointing and e#i>ebhanging. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur^f Very Best of Cils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Painting and TPaper- N.B.—None but the | 1 A Lirg«3 Stock of Piperhangitigs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldin ,s on the Premises. J Wilson, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ■~~ W. H. COLLINS & CO. I TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS.' HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to ns with despatch, direct from ship or ex yard. „ HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL I BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL I And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREY VALLEY COAL ? | CARDIFF COAL ?. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER 'Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO. A A A A MMMMMMMMMMMMAIMMMMMM ■ i MdT 1 I - A'- .. ' : A A ;! ..;■> . A A a ' . n a A  A TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTTT A '..  A A A 18 Bales ex Ruapehu. FIKST, AUTUMN*' SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, '""' ■ New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize T ADIES' JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS KEW MELTONS I ■ . ■ . ■ | A FEW CHOICE DRESSES. MITCHELL & TURNER. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED'FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW XT AS proved from' past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. •*"*■ both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the GASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a larjje turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :- First ClaM Tweed Sac Suit ... .- 555, former price 70a First Glass „ .- .. 60s, former price 75s First Class " „ ... .. 655, former price 80s First Claes „ ... ... 70a, former prioe 85s Best Quality Tweel money can procure ... 755, former prics^9oa No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12a6dj Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with beat quality Trousering .. £i 0» Od Remember these Prices are for First Glass Workmanship. FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM~SPAKROW, EAST STREET. NB—Aa these'prices may be copied by other Finns, please call^or send , ■ frtr snTnrtioti ftnrl i>r»r>inft.rft niin.lit.ips.



FOR SALE-A BARGAIN. "YTERY Desirable Villa Residence of V five rooms, with Scullery, Ac. Half-acre of land, corner section. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. Three minutes walk from Post Office. Apply *" House," box 82. ■ ■ y >5f ; 2167 SMO X E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Flog Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND p MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAP. 3 29 IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limimb. Head Office—Manchester. .Capital ... ... £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MB 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



\ FOll SALE. >^ DTR9NG SHEEP NETTfJSG, WITH CKMRE STRAND. ; F. FERKTMAN. The Portable Water Barrow. ,„."/■. T'i "*v ,'-'."' uilßni'vV*' * J" "•'••fl'i'il'i'Tafe The latest number of the Nineteenth Century has an interesting article upon the dread scourged DIPHTHERIA, and, in introducing toe subject, the writer remarks, that the latest epidemics in Russia swept away nearly all the children in some villages; and, in Prussia, no less than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying in the age of from one to five years succumbed to Diphtheria, and the lame proportion prevailed in WVsfcprn Eurof c as "well. Keen interest is being taken in the experiments of the French Doctors, Roux and Tefsen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria and other kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, cauned by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally into and upon which dairy and kitchen slopshave been thrown. Without an infection by Bacteria or the poison* which they secrete, there is nodiphtheria. The Postabli Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived. Tie fever and diphtheria breeding.agencies! are removed, and what v otherwise a source of terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash to the pig trough or to the garden. The Portable Barrows 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. The cost is comparatively small. Possession of one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and profit. IMPROVED COPPER BOILERS. I have just received direct from the manufacturers a supply of Portable Copper Boilers, with Patent Brooke Sack Joint, and Semi-double Sheeted Frame—Galvanised. This Useful Household Requisite should be inspected, when its various excellencies of construction, strength and serviceableness, will speak for themselves. Sizes—Hgak, 16gals, and 18gaU, at prices within the reach of all. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBORTON. C North British Fire Insurance Company AGKMOIES Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony |^ Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view i ■ ■ ■1; •:., ' ■ : • ■' ■ ■ • . • ■ ■'..•'.' ■ ■ ~^^^^^^^jf^^ '.'■^^^^^^^^r^ an o a ara a s , s