DEATH.

CAMBKiDSE—On April 12, ab Burnett street, Aehburton, af er nine years of patient suffering, Walter, second son of John Miles and Jenny Cambridge ; aged 17 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APIRL 13, 1895.

As many of our subscribers are looking i forward with interest to the result of the trial in the Supreme the stoem water Court of the case of (isu. Mount Hutt Road Poard v Ddnt, we may state tint the matter n/oy stands thus: - The trial of the action began on Ifarph 27, the evidtnoe of one vhness for the plaintiff hiving been previously taken before the Registrar; and from March 27 until the afternr.on oi April 4 the Coorit pssoccupied in the 1 aking of evidence, s< ma fifty witnesses bting examiued. Most of the evidence for the de&encewss Erected

to showing that the volume of s'-orix? water which would naturally tl w from the Gherlßejr mad on to the defendant's land had been augmented b,y erabmkments and fences created upon land belonging to Mr John Holme-, and fences erected upon Mr McMillan's land. Wh n all fcha witnesses had been eximined, the plaintiff's c uasel

(Sir Robert Stonfc and Mr Purnell) pro posed that counsel's addre-ses and »rau ment of law points should bo proceeded wijfch, but the defendant's counsel (Mr Joyrit) stated tJ^afc he required time to consider che mass of e^idenpe which h d bsen taken, and »eked that furthei' pro ceedings should be postponed until a future day. Tht Judge granted this «p ---plipation, but intimated that, as the ad journment would necessitate a further attendance of counsel from a distance, he should take this fact into #coount in de ciding the question of costs. As the Court of A ppeal Opens en April 22, and Mr /ustice Denniston will have to attend ■

its sitting fhe hiring of the caee of Mount Hitt Road tioar4 y Dent cannot be resumed until some time in May,

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Ray. T. A. Hamilton desires to acknowledge the receipt of a further sum of seventeen shillings and sixpence, and Several parcels of clothing, and tit sate that Mrs Hunt wishes to express h^r warmest tlnnks (0 the kind donors,

We assume that there are a large number of our c unty residents who, though th^y may not acquiesce in all that the Rev L. M I-iit advances, or pgree with his me hods, will nevertheless be glad of ano'har opportunity of listening to h's trein hant and characteristic trtat ment of the subject he is devoting bis life to. An adver isement on the suLj cfc appears iv thia isbue, from which it will ba seen the lev. gentleman will deliver an address at the Oddfellows' H"»ll, next Fciday night. A meeting of Mr Isitt's Supporters was held on Thursday evening, when detai's connected with his visit were discussed, with a view to making the meeting of Friday night successful.

On Thursday night Mr W. S. Maslin met the electors of RangitaU in the Longbeach School for the purpose of addressing them concerning the sables that claimed the attention of Parliament during the last session. The room was well filled with an appreciative audience, presided over by Mr Thomas Gollins, Chairman of the School Committee, who bespoke for Mr Maslin a fair and attentive hearing. Mr Maslin's speech, which was much on the lints of hisTinwald a dress, wae listened to with great attention and apparent satisfaction. At the close of his address a considerable number of questions were answered In a straight manner, after which a most cordial and hearty vote of thanks to Mr Maslin f^r bis address was carried amidst tremendous applause.

A singular case was heard at the New Plymouth Police Court the other day, when Knnimin Ashbumham Dugdale, of Waitara, was charged that he did in the , early part of the year 1894, from the bank of the Mokau river, steal a certain histori cal stone, Te Punga o Tainui, or the anchor of T%inui, the property of Takerau Watihi and other members of the Xgati maniopoto tribe, of the value of £2, The Prosecution w*B instituted by the Government with a view to make de fendant restore the stone. An offer to hand the stone over to the Government was decl'ncd, as the Government desired the stona to be given bsck to the Natives, who attributed acimbar of mis-fortunes to its removal. For instance, the Natives attributed the bad fishing season to the loss of the stone. The defendant then agreed to deliver the stone at Waitara, and arrangements have been made to place it in a prominent spot at Mokau, • bs near as possible to the locality from which it was taken, and to have an iron railing placed round it in order that the stone could be pressrved for future genera tions to see. There are ten tribes, includ ing the Ngaciraukawa and the Ngati maniopoto, who claim that their ancestors catno from Hawaiki in the Tainui canoe, the anchor stone of which was the subj^ of the suit. The half-yearly convention of teachers connected with the A&hburton Weeleyan Circuit Sunday Schools was held in the Baring Square schoolroom last night. There was a large contingent cf A.shburton teachers present, but on account of some uncontrollable causes, the country schools were not so well represented, though, Tinwald, Gresnstreet and Wiilowby bodies were in attendance. The Rev. 0 Abernethy presided, and the Rev T. G. Brooke also took an active part in the proceedings, which could nob in any wise be described as dull. Mr G. W. Andrews. Circuit Secretary, gave a full report of work during the last terra, following which, vari >m features of the report) re ceived Eearching attention and a vote af thatiks accorded to the secretary. (;^ necessity, the recent inauguration of the Wiilowby eircik was discussed in its bearings npon t\ c future of the Con vent'on, and after a lengthy conversation, it was unanimously agreed to con<i,:ue the function as hifchi to carried on, the only alteration being in name which iB to ho designated tie AsMurton-Wiilowby Wesleyan Suncay School Convention. R;v 0, Abert.eiby was elected pret-idtnt, t»nd Mr Grayburn secretary ; the ntx h me ting to beheld at Wiljowby sometime next September, A p»p3r was then read entitled "The saprcmi importance of Sunday school work," acd though the disus ioi? waj decidedly animated, ihb wii'er's contentions in the imin weie unanimously endorsed. Mr H. G Barry m»n was appointed to read a paper at 'he September convention, the subject allo ted to him being—''The cassifj nation of scholars in Sunday Schools." The indis pensable tea and qoffee, with toothsome edibles, were then handed round, ih,e proceedings coming to a close at a late hour.

A meeting of the Ash burton Junior Cricket Club was held in St. Stephen's schoolroom on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton and Mr Cuthbertson, captain of the Senior Club wore also present. The opportanity was token of presenting the trophies given by G. A. M. Buckley, Ksq, who on account of having taken a trip to Melbourne, was unable to be present, and Hie present ion by ths Rev. T. A. Hamilton. For the best batting average Isaac Baigent received a valuable H}ngliah lever watch, and a similar timekeeper for the bef t bowling average was yon by Charles Pilbrow. For the best all-iound cricket C'em. Andrews ree ived a useful bat. In handing the trophies to the winners, Mr Hamilton, who is a vice- Presidenfc of the club, gave the lads s< m s practical advise, and at the closa of his remarks, ringing cheers were given for the President, whose absence was much regretted Ts.t Cu'.hbertson also gave a brief speech, which'contained emm-nts on (he season's play, and valuable tiints which, if appropriated by m mbera, should have a marked effect on their nexc season's cricket in general, and fielding in particular. The watches were obtained I locally (at Messrs R. Murray and Son), land members were unanimous in their expressions of pleasure at the handsoma and liberal treatment of their President. At the conclusion of the cricket business after the chairman had retired, members considered the formation <,f a Football Club and alter dijjeusgion it was moved that a footba-1 cub to be called the Ashbirkm Junior Football Clib be started. The following were elecfed:— G. A. M. Bueklsy, Esq.* President; Revs. T. A. Hamilton, Father O'Dopnell,and Ingls, His Worship the Mayor, Drs Trevor, T jea hy, Hunter, and Greenwood, Hon. Major Steward, Messrs D Cameron, H. Friedlander, D. Thomas E A. Peters , E. Hanmer, P. C Coxi W, Bropk, R. M. Cuthbgrtson, J. Simmers, J. Wilson, J. Bonifant, W. Mitchell, J, Ciwsey, W. H. Collins, and J. Orr, Vice.. Presidenti. Captain—A. Pilbrow ; Vice- C tptain—l Baigent; Commitee— Frank Prichard, 0. Pilbrbw, S. Dixon, Frank Wilson, Fred Prichard, W. Powell. A. Wilkie, Secretary, 5 Audifco-, E. Row bottom; Hon. Trfa«urer F. Ferriman. It wasfeeolved that the commi tee bring up a set of rules £0. acceptance, at a meeting to be advertised fo> an earJy d^,te. The colors axo to be black and wftite sa3h, jerseys at discretion of membejg.' A challenge Js to be sent to the High School Glub, and arrangements are to be made Vjflth the Domain Board concerning grouiid f ,

The Pukaki bridgo, at the foot of the l»ke was opened far traffic this week. A trial of the Massey-Harris improved cultivator, will be held on Tut>dday, at Mr UtiorgeTGox's fiim, Racfc urt,e Road, at 2 o'clock Thus Bowden, a c»b driver, w'is .fined £10 and costs for .attempting to introduce into Moutst Ed^n aa 1 three leitera and a certain uewsjpatper cv tincr. The Wellington Times says Govern ment his served notica 011 the Midland Railway Company of their intention t > begin an ac'im at law for dau ages for breach of con ract.

At; 'he Wesley^n Church to-ouorrow evening the Rev. T. G. Brooke will pre»ch an Easter sermon on * The Res-urrecdon of Chiist,or fact and founiafion,' to whic'i seekers after truth are specially inviied. A Wellington telegram sayn that heavy rain began earlyLthis morning from the south, falling continuously. It'will upset aII bowling, and football matches to-day. Even if it clears ie will be impossible to play.

Last week a gold watch was lost in Ash burton. The lady advertised her loss, and the w\tch was returned to her nexr diy, A stirrnp iron lest at the Polo Sports was also advertised for, and promptly returned. This speaks well both for the honesty of the people of Ashburton and the " local paper as an effective advertising medium. The Baptist Church anniversary tea, sale of work ai.d sacred concert (by the Wiilowby choir) will be held on Kaater Monday in the Oddfellowa' Hall. We c m vouch for the excellency of the singing of the WiUwby Choir and no doubt the tea wi'l be as successful as those in former years, while the gbbdste be displayed for sale will be ot a useful kind. The public are reminded of the annual bsziar in aid of the parsonage fund of the Church to ba held in the Ttowald Hall on Monday. The ladies of the pHOchial district have been very busy during 'the last twelve months, and with very satisfactory results. The airangements are of the usual excellent character, and the bazaar ought to be well patronised during both day and evening. The Primitive Methodist Sunday Fchool anniversary oelebrations begin to-morrow. Preparations on an extensive scaia have been nude, and the decorations will be something more than usual, while great attention has been paid to the music. The tea meeting on Easter ( Monday will be unusually attractive. The first annual exhibition of the Ash burton Art Society opens in the School of Music on Monday. The number of exhibits is larger than the Committee expected, and they are therefore able to put h Tery satisfactory collection of good woik* before iheir patrons. The exhibi tion opens^at two o'clock and the pictures will be on view tiil ten, the seaisn extend ing all the wet k. During the evenings musical programmes will be gone throught The Tmptk* (Otago) Times understands that wholesale reductions are now the order of the day on one of the largest stations in that district, several of the oldest hands having received notice of dis missal. The station referred to employs a very large amount of labour, and the re ductions decided on are, therefore, a signi ficant commentary on the times through which the pastoral industry is now passing ThK of course, is the direct result of the drop in the prices of wool and mutton and grain. The f .Mowing are ' Sprinters ' tips for the Ashburton C.4.C on E\sfcer Mon day :-120 yavda flat Handicap,—F. Henry, 6yds 1, H Bilton 4yds 2, R. Morgm 2yds 3 220yis flat Handicap.-r L. BroaJ scr 1, HO Bilton i6f,dsi,2, F Honry lfyla 3. 320 yds flit Handicap— GA M Buckley's Trophy—L. Broad scr 1. H Curtis 2, R Morgan 3. 440 yds, Hurdles Handicap—A I LeCres 15yds 1 H. Wilk n-on 6y.is 2, H. Cnrtis scr 3 SBoyd<* Flat Handicap—H Wilkinson ecr 1, A Williams 25yda 2, W J Smith 45dys 3. Ladies' Bracelet Steeplechas3—L Broad 1 H Curds 20/ds 2, A Williams 70yds 3. The Southland limes reports that when Mr D. Ross went through from Te Anau to George Sound he weut up part of Mount Henry fn-ni Henry's Pass. From the higher altitude many new lagoons were visible, and a lakw at an elevatioHi of \ about 3QOO?t was discovered. It was thres or fourmilea off, and fornn the source of"' one branch of tho creek that fbws through Like Alice into George Somd. It was ■ reported also that to the eastward Lak-3 J To Anf}u and Hankinson were visible, ahi to the westward an ! south Like Catherine George Sound and the new Jake. The mountain peaks are described as fine, though lacking the grandeur and magni ficence of those around the Clinton and Arthur valleys.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold oirseives responsible f >r the 0 inions expressed »>v our corresoondenii)

"DISCOURTEOUS."

TO THE EDITOR

Sir.,- Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent by the Swimming Club to Ihe Domain Board, which was ordered (o lie on the table, being iincourteou?. By in erting it y<ju will ob ige, as the public ought ?o see for them selves what was written —I am, etc, Alfkkd Harrison, Captaiu A.A S.C

Ashburtox Amateur Swimming Club -Aohburtoo, Aprils, 1895.—T0 his Woi*[.ip the Mayor and Councillors-—Gentlemen,— The .^wimming Club has received a com munication fiom the Domain Board which contains ;* threat, and something very like an insult, it therefore, until a better under standing with the Board ia arrived at-, de clines to exercise any supervision over the life buoy*. My Club, wishing to a-sist the Board, wrote in Lecember, 1894, that if de sired the captain and secretary would en deavor to prevent the buoys beiDg impro perly used, but most discourteously no reply was made. Later, by the newspapers, the Club saw that the buoys were not to be paced in care of the Cub, but in that of the caretaker, for the use of the general public —whatever that may mean In conclusion, my Committee hope that the one or two members of the Board who, for some time past have missed no opportunity to insult the officers of my Club, ar-. satisfied with the r.efforts.—l am, gentlemen, yours truly, Wm. Burns, Hon Sec. A.A.S C.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTOK MARKETS.

Mr E. W. Hanmer reports on the weekly stock Bale held at the Tinwald yards on April 9 as follows .--The yprdingof sheep at this fixture wai rather small as compared with late sales, the number collected for the days market being about 7000. Farmers seemed more inclined to speculate than of late, and iii consequence bidding was a bit brisker, and most lots offered were sold at auction. I cannot quote much advance on late rates, though the tone of the market was better, and good young stock were competed for, and brought betterprices tlun those lately ruling. In the butcherY pens, meiino ewes brought Is id to 3a 3d, cross bred ewes 5j 4i. A wc'l finished pen of six-tooth crossbred ewes was passed at 7s 6d, as was also a pen of two-tooths from the game owner at. 8s 6d. In the store pens, c.oasbred lambs changed owners at 2« lOd for smal' backward sorts, up to 4s 3d, 4s lOd and 5s 3d for best quality. Mound mouthed crossbred ewes sold at 5% lOd. aged Is 4d to 2j 2d; merino ewee 9d to 10i; mixed two tooths, suitable for turnipers, realised 53 Id, 5s 4d, to 6s 51. Cattle—There was a good entry, both in the fat and store pens, and in the former business was done at £4 to £4 H ' for fat heifers, and in the latter young stores 11s to 15s, yearlings 32*. Pigs— ! There was a moderate demand at 38a for best baconers, porkers 21s to 22s 6d< My entry consisted of 987 sheep, which I sold as follows:—l 47 crossbred lambs 5s 3d, 400 half bred lambs 4s 4<J, 400 at 4s 7d, 40 cross bred lambs 4s 7d. . -

The Chitral Difficulty

Loxoon', April 10 Owing to the fact that Umra Khan , is massing his troops near Bojaur, the British reserves from the Bawul Pindi i Division in the Punjaub are advanc j ing j Calcutta, Apri! 10 ; The second reserve co pp3 is prepar ing to proceed to Chifcral. Umra Khan has released the Sepoys [ recently taken prisoners, and they 4&te that he h loth to fight unless his terri tory is invaded, j. i April 11. Colonel Kelly and Captain Bona daile, after an arduous mar>;h through snow, crossed the Shandah Pass, and are now approaching ChitraJ. It is believed that Lieuts. Fowler and Edwards were captured thiough treachery while playing polo. Colonel Kelly in his march travelled seven miles in deep snow. TTmra Khan's fanatic supporters are said to be dispersing, and a collapse of .the trouble is probable. I April 12. Lieutenant Gurdon, of Kashmir, and several men were killed in the first attaok on Chitral. Lieutenants Fow ler and Edwards, after defending a village between Mastuj and Qhitral for a week, were induoed by assurances of peaoe being restored to join a polo match, when they were captured by treachery. The expedition is meeting no oppo sition in its further advance. The tribesmen, awed by their severe handl ing in the 6rst engagement, are dis persing. The Mohmands have refused to join Urorah, who, with a small gathering, is at Barwa preparing for flight. Letters have been received from Lieuts Fowler and Edwards at Barwa, reporting that the natives are in a panic.

The Londonderry Mine

London. April 11 Professor Nicholas is taking steps to secure the publication of his complete report on the Londonderry mine, as the Directors of the Company have hitherto only published highly favour able extracts.

April 12. The Directors of the Londonderry mine have published the full reports of Professor Nicholas and Mr Mathew Gibson on the reef. The Times, re : ferring thereto, thinks the Direqtors justified iD thinking well of the mine, but imprudent to capitalize so highly.

A RUMOR

London, April 12 1 A rumor is in circulation for which there is no foundation that Lord Med way, son of Lord Cran brook, has been appointed Governor of New South | Wales.

BOAD BOARD.

A meeting of the Riagitata Roadßjard wrs hoH on Thursday, April 4. Present —Messrs Harper (chahunn), Sftwle, Tarbotton, aod Peter, ' '■ Mr J. W. Ash by intei viewed the Board with (11 offar to lease part of reserve 1237 adjoining his property near the Rangita'a trass bridge, and was informed that the reserve had been set aside for the purpose of a camping ground for travelling stock, therefore the Board cou'd notdetl with Mr Ashby's offer The Overseer's report wai read ard considered, and instructions were given to have the loose stones picked from the Ruipuna school to the Montalto road, and tq have the wster race ford, near Mr lJoyle'a, repaired. The'Cleikwas instructed to write to the Commistioner of Orowa Lands, re questing payment of thirds accrued on H.S. 35,948, to be expended in improving the r ad leading to that section.

It wa) decided to hold the annual meeting or Thursday, Jlvy 2, and the general election on S>Way, M*y 3.

Accounts, amounting to £7 4» *<!» were passed for payment and the Board adjourned. ,

FATAL ACCIDENT

flix HEca ISrowactl

Melbourne, April 13 A terrible accident occurred in an air chamber on a section of Hobson's Bay main sewerage works last night. Sjix men were working in the chamber when suddenly the water burst in. Watson, engineer, was about to enter the chamber when a man named Furke, who was inside, pushed him back and shut the di or in hi* face^.. Looking through the glass in the door Mr Watson saw the -vater rising. Burkes action was that of a hero. Apparently he saw there was no chance for himself or the others in the chamber and he closed the door in order to save the lives of those in the tunnel. The names of the drowned are Mr Bu chanan, civil engineer; Messrs Burke (loss of the shift), Johnson, Gabriel. Jacksoo, and Foster. None of the bodies have yet been recovered.

St Stephen's Church

Services have been held every evening during Holy week in St. Stephen* Cooroh. On Monday and Thursday, a. very large congregation Mumbled to make prepare* tions for the Easter communion, when an impressive address was delivered from the altar rails by the vicar, tin St. John xni. 1 17-"The need of cleansing." The largest congregation that has ever been known on suoh an occasion met on Good Friday morning, tocomemmorate the greatest. tragedy the world has ever known. The service was most-impressive—the Rev H. Purchase gave the address, which mi founded upon Phil. 2-B,—" Obedient onto death, even the death of the Crow." In the evening, notwithstanding the rain, a large congregation assembled in the Odd* fellows' Hall, where a lantern service wai held. Last year the service waa held in St. Stephen's schoolroom, bat the accommoda* tion was wholly inadequate for the require* ments, the bulk of the people having to stand. By the aid of beautifully executed pictures and a powerful lantern (worked by Mr Elston, the lessee of the hail) the closing scenes oft our Lord'b life were vividly poor* trayed. The hymns sung wese also thrown. ! npon the sheet, and, led by the choir unde? ! the leadership of Mr H. A. Gates, all wen able to join heartily in the singhig. The opening and closing soenes were the Holy City and the Church of the Holy Sepulohure* A descriptive address was given by the vicar, who expressed a hope that the object lesson so presented would make a lasting mv preesion on their minds. The story of our Lord's Passion was a true one, authenticated by profane as well as sacred history, (e.g. t by Josephns and Tacitus the Jewish and Roman historians) and yet many people who read novels and attended plays, which were purely fiction, would weep in sympathy, who never in their lives shed a tear over their S.viour's passion. The true story of our Lord's sorrow called forth no such sympathy, perhaps because not vividly realised. He trusted that their heart's sympathies would go torth to the fuller realisation that Good Friday was a sacred and solemn day, and not a mere day of festivity and holiday making, and that Euter would find all kneeling together at the holy communion, giving thanks for the benefits of Christianity. The offertories were given to the St. Mary's Refuge Home, Christchurch. The decoia* tions for Easter have been undertaken by a guild of decorators, latelyformed under the leadership of Mrs P. Williams, and are being carried out to special designs, and promise therefore to be unusually effective. The whole of the decorative work will be done in the schoolroom, and then carried into the Church and reverently placed in position. The Euter services will be as follows, as advertised during the week :— Early celebration at 7.30; Matins and Holy Communion at 11 a.m.; children's services at 2.45 p m.; Evensong at 630 p.m. The choir will be assisted by an orchestra.

"KISS ME, JACK, AND LET ME GO."

Once, long ago, J was witness to a duel in California. The two men had been bosom friends, but h»d quarelled about (of course) a woman. Splendid fellows both—young, brainy, and ambitious. As they stood in a clear space among the piae trees near Sicramento, pale as lilies* steady as rocks, weapons in hand waiting, for the word, the rising Ban shining athwart the line of vision, they presented % picture too often seen in 1856, The pistols cracked almost I simultaneously. One man stood ereot, evidently untouched j the other fell upon his baqk and lay straight and stilL Seconds, surgeons, and spectators rushed to bis side* He was ' all there,' mind as well as body. ' No, don't disturb me,' he said coolly to the doctor, * I'm shot fatally and shall die in I fire minutes. Gall Jack and be quick.' I Pistol still in hand, his antagonist oame and bent over his erstwhile shum. The excite* ment among the crowd was intense; the dying man alone was calm. 'Jack, my darling old boy,' he said, ' forgive me and forgive lier. Kiss me and let me go.' A minute more and he was dead, with Jack lying across his body, crying like a btby. After I have told you another and very different story, I'll show wherein they teach' the same lesson. There is no tragedy in this one; never theless it is of wider human interest than the other. A woman had been ill more or less all her life. The details are common* place enough, and yet they will appeal t» millions who care nothing for the iaaloqsiet ot young men in love. 'At times, 1 she says, I suffered from paina at the back of the head, and a sense of weight, and felt tired and weary, yet it was not from work only. I had a strange feeling. too, of something hanging over me, as of some evil or danger that I oould sot explain or define. 'My appetite was variable | sometimes I could eat anything and again I could not touch any food at all. But I wax never laid up, at it were. 1 Please note the last sentence. It may seem like the weakest, but really is the strongest point in this lady'« statement. \V«, will tell yon why in a moment, She goes on: M Still I was often in misery, but got along fairly well nntil Angoat, 1890, when I had a severe attack of rhenroaUsmt First the great toe of my right foot and the thumb of my right hand grew hot and pain* ful. / fter a time the trouble extended to my back and hips, I oould not straighten' myself; I was almost bent double. Month after month I was like this, getting little or no sleep at night. Med&J Jreatm?nt t (l proved of no benefit to me." In Debeaberi 1" 1891, the pain almost drove me mad. My face w»s swollen to nearly twice its natural airs, nd my eyes were so covered 1 y the enlarged 'id* that 1 «auld mcjxetily see... There was a constant ringing in my cus, and the dqol^rs siiri I had erysipeii". ' - ' For days and di»ys I cou'd not V(.\\k ~ acro&s < heft :wr, and for aome trine I was able to move about only t>y taking hod of the furniture o other objects . Wfecn all other means had tyen trlett eypd ha,d failed, Mother Seigel's Curative Sytun was lebnmmended to me. A single battle did me a, deal of; good. I kept on with it, and tqui'was stronger and in better health than for forty year* previously. I still take an occasional dose and continue in good health notwithstanding my age (48), and the * change of life.' I tell , everyone what the Syrnp has done forme. .'.* and give you permission to publish what I have said. Yours truly (signed), (Mrs) : Mary Jane Milnes, 18, Walker's Build* ings, Brewery L»ne, Thornhill Lees, near Dewsbury, Yorkshire, October 12, 1882.'. Now for the lesson of both these incidents} what is it? This; that it is not people in, desperate extremities who suffer moss. Pftfßj is in proportion to the resistance to disease. Those who surrender, who are' in despair. who give up, have prrsent punishment largely remitted. Dying persons are the moat comfortable of all. Hopelessness and* dissolution administer their own anodynes. Those who are not laid up, who are Ul, and yet work and struggle, need pity and help. This lady was one. and to such Motbef eigel always prove* a friend.

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dfcTrrmfi ■■"■!« i.-t^fr '"T '.1 i-" ' ■ .■>..«'. »;nr n n -ii .■■■mm.n -.V i in" .nir.rfii iml m iiiinil iff 1. lii Him NotlOflS NEW GOODS G. J.NEIL L. I ACE Curtains Is lid par Table Damask Is 3i Heavy Winter Dresses Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at the very lowest possible price Blankets of all descriptions from 7<t Ud p»lr All Wool Flannel 8& Shetland, Grey, and White Men* Tweed Suits, 14s 61 Men's Tweed Trousers 63 ltd Boy*' Tweed Suits 3a lid Tweed Caps 6d '0 ' ■ ' BOOTS. BOOTS. Women's Shoes, 4s lid Men's Boot*, 7s 6d ALL BOOTS COST PRICE :AT ■"' '■ .■ ' \ ' G. J. NEILIM PBIBDLAKDE K'S CORNER, EAST STREET. FLETCHER BROS. A RE JUST LANDING THE FOLLOWING GOODS FOR COMING SEASON, 100 CASE* WHITE ROSE KERO, 50 CASES "LIGHT OF THE AGE " SENE, 150 per cent Test. KEROSENE, 150 per cent Test. Those two brands of Kerosene are the Safest and Best Light-giving Oils Procurable. 5 Tons Moir's New Oatmeal 5 Cwt Oatina or Rolled Oats in Packets 5 Owt Germina f and Bags \ Ton Golden Syrup in 561b tins \ Ton Black Treacle in 561b tins 5 Cases,, „ „ 281b „ 4 Oases „ „ „ 28lb „ 3 „ „ „  Hlb „ 2 „ „ »? „ Hlb „ 5 „ ,1 „ »> 71b , 5 „ ,j „ v 71b mi 5 „ n .1 ji *lb , 5 „ „ „ „ 4lb „ 5 „ „ •• 11 21b „ 5 „ „ „ „ 21b „ 1 TonWheatmeal SUG^R. SUGAR. SUGAR. Wt. have just m%de a contract with the Auckland Sugar Refining Com pany to be supplied with their finest No I Sugar at a greitly Reduced Kate. Enquire our price before going elsewhere Dairy Salt. Dairy Salt, We have just received a Consignment of the Finest Refined Dairy Salt. g Tons Fine Salt in lewt bags 2 Tons Fine Salt in 561b b tgs 2l: „ „ Hlb „ 2 „ „ „ 7lb „ JUST ARRIVED—A Splendid Line of Hudson's Water Biscuits in 41b tins, to be cleared at Is 7d per tin. lins Free. FLETCHER BROS, CHSH SUPPLY STORE.S, ASHBURTON AND CHRIST 3KT* ROH. ANNOUNCEMENT. -. MARCH 22, 18955 ROBERT MURUvY, takes thi3 opportunity to tender his 1 thanks to life fricnrla'and the public generally, for the Liberal Patooaage tvCirdefl to him during the Fifte n Years he has been in business in ishburton, and farther begs to announce that he has this day taken iito partnership his S3o, WILLTA.M GEORGE MURRAY, and that in future the business will be conducted under the style and title of R. MURRAY AND SON. In connection with the above announcement, R. MURRAY & SON solicit a continuance of the patron?ge hitherto extended to Mr R. Murray, and hope, by strict attention and courtesy to customers, by the keeping of only First-class Goods, and the employment of none but careful and ex perienced workmen, to uphold the high reputation hitherto held by this establishment, R. MURRAY AND SON., PRACTICAL;. WATCH AND CL'.CK MAEEJ*B,i . goldsmiths a^d opticians, east s;treet, ashbtjrton.



Wanted. \4 , ANTED—A Strong Active Girl, vv about 18 or 19, able to do house ' work and wash. Apply Mail Office _ 4J99 4 ANTED Known—Primitive Metho-. ♦ * dist Sunday School Anniversary Tea in the Church on Easter Mondty. I Toa. from 4 to 7.



fITESLBYAN CHURCH, To-morrow, YV Easter Hymn? and appropriate 3ermons. Preachers — Morning, Mr Latdley; Evening, Rev T. Q. Brooke. Subject a Jatter servico, "The Resurrec tion of Chl^', or Factrtnd Foundation." , Seektfis after truth especially invited. 7110



WAN TED, Primitive Meth' dst Sun day Suhool Annivttraary To-Mor row. Sermons, Anthem*, Congregations, Coll ction p, ali special. Excelsior T«a on Monday. 4 114



• I) LIST—Shop, with'/Ut residence. Suitable for dressmaker, etc Apply, J. Maddest, Bxkssller, Tancred street. 4 67



"TyTiOLINS from 12 .6.1. Bows from 3s V Strings from 6i, >Sheet Music Ofiritttchu ek prues, Atonltos, Organs, Wuiailes— Jtf. M. Jon«s



BOOKS, COMB, and see my 3d. tid.'JH and Is tables ; all at half price.—J. Marspekt



W ANTrD -Decorators for above to know that tha Ferns will arrive from Ihe bush at noon on Saturday. Bring flowers and mottoes 4 102



BOOKS. -John Mtrsden, junior, will open Bookseller and Stationer's shop now occupied by Mr I üblow, East Street, about the end of May — J Marsden. 4 53



MnilcMl Trent by Wlllowh.y Cliolr, M*m »j, Od«lfell*wa Mall



OCHOOL BOUKS.-I an fetid selling O Sahool Boook at Christchurch (pub lished) prices, and shall do so all the year round.—J. Mas den. 458



1W EVER such a chance before in Ash ■*-~ burton. Friday and Saturday only. Mrs Adams, being compelled to realizs on her stock, will refuse no reasonable offer for anything in store. Easter presents Easter gifts 4 97



WAxJTED Known — Mrs Hoopkk (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, bj letter, to Mrs Hoopeh, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*134



\XTANTED To Rent.—A House of v v about six rooms, in" or near Ash barton. Apply Box 34. 4 85



TO Let or for Sale—Seven-roomed House, with half acre of land, planted with Fruit Trees, and Tennis Lawn; in the most healthy part of tha town, close to the Domain. Terms very easy. Apply Robert Alcorn 436



WANTED Known— Great Bargains are now being given for Cash in all departments. Before laying onfe your money for Drapery, Boots, etc , give us a call.—H. C. Segkrs, Melford House*



WANTED Known —That our New Autumn Goods are now on view. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes.—Mji- CHELL AND TdRNBU.



TjnAHTBD Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier.



DANG ! Bang ! Bang ! My new se» ---*-* son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Glut) Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and all sporting materials of the 6rst quality at J. W. Hardiet'B. Gun Emporlnm



BOOKS.— A lot of yellow backs and cloth books to be' sold at Is, Is 6d and 2< each.- John Marsden. 4 48



CASH, CASH. Drapery, Boots, Cloth ing, etc. New Goods just opened. F.vcrything reduced for Cash.—H. C. Segbrs, Melford House.



pHOTOE New Season Fruit. Grapes, V> Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, A.pplea, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the b»st in town.—Adams S Hinders' Buildings.



piIOTOE FKUIT-s.—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges, lemons and tomatoes, at £L A. Flower, Fruiter and Conftelioner, East street.



BOOKS. —A larga and varied stock of Picture Bork^i and Albums at cost pr!cj —J. Marsden. 450



BOOKS. ~Tlih is a genuine sale. /11 stock mmt be cleared by the <nd >i May. J Marsden. 451



BOOKS —No reasonable offer will b • rofusrd Circulating department will be c'.oscd after this date.—J Marsden. 4 52



"1 UNS ! Guns ! Gunß ! My new Btock 'J| of Gunsj ust tQ hand direct from he manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech L aders, Rifle?, etc In <pectlon invited. No old stock to select from at J. W, Hardlky's Sporting Rppositnry



IUTUMN DRESSES Splendid Cx. Variety, Lowest Prices. See windows G, L. Beatii and Co , Tan cred Street-.. 2 202



FXNKST Separator Butter, the besi bthiii in (he market. Lid psr lb — Fletcher 8r.05,, Ashbnrton.



ROBKRT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc..



bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Sties, the cheapest lot of goods over brought to Ashbarton. Also an assortment of Boots.



CHABP.3, Sharp*. Bran, Brat,. If you a a requirii g either of the above for your Pjjjs or Cittle enq'iire our Pnce btfure buying elsejrliere. Special quota tions for ton lots. J?ii>ur a f- MiJ) Price — Fletcher Bros , A shburton.



LF. ASDREWES & CO.—Sab now • on of Surp'us Stcck of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrewrs & Co



OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Ofualins, Flannelettes, Trimming*, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, B^ei's Buildings.



BOY'S and Girte Own Annual, British Workman ard Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Pr'ze, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, LlttU Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Bocks at Lowe it Prices.- L. F. Andrbwbs and Co. 11 98



WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical Jipe at S. Salek's, Optician.



NOTICE! Notice Sport for al! Guns let oufc on hire or sold on fcim? pajrj&ontiS. Having a professional to tinsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns ot ansr description. Gun fittings in stock. Pri<M» lew.—J. W Hakm-ey, Ironmonger, etc 1



"DOOKS.^ John Marsden will give up *■* shop business about the end of May. Selling off Great Redactions. 447 J>ai»«f »t CUar* h Anniversary Tea, R»«t«r Monday ANTF,D " KnowtT— The Misses Ur^habt have started Drees making, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, hope to receive a share of the public patronage. Address: Tancred tree)., next to E. W. Hall, FTerbalist.



WANTED KNOWN. — F. S. '▼ Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Creams, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every description. Ice at reasonable rates. Ladies Room a specialty. 1*153



WANTED Known—Special line pf Gents' Kegatta Shirts, all sites. with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W, H. Collier.



Business Noiics . _______ j, -.laii gsawwrmi NEW GOODS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. {TIHE Largest and best assorted stock of Mtn's Mercery in the District. Kew Shapes in -n HIRD AND SOFT FELT O ' HATS> •■■■..:. « q NEW TIES. ■ m s Q k^ CAL^AXD INSPECTjOtJR' Q ci [NEW GOODS.t2 C »— ' y NEW ZEALAH3 CLOTHING FACTORY, ALEX. HENDUV, Manager.



iI7 ANTED, SIX APPRENTICES TO THE DRESSMAKING. PREMIUM REQUIRED. Apply, MRS LITTLE JOHN, Costumier, The Triangle, r 4 30



EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Guardian rriil not ba published on MONDAY.



WANTEP Known—We are reducing the whole of our Drapery. Boots, Clothing, etc, For Gish, New Dresses, New Jacksfs. New Kats, etc, will all be reduced —H. C. SEGEiia. Melford Htause.



WANTED Known.~We are daily receiving additions to our large "Gjod V»lue" Stock—Mitchell and Turner, Drapart and Clothiers, Tancred Street.



WANTED Known -That if you are in want of a first) class article in suva mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get th« very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they *r© well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the lustralasian colonies. Repairs well done and at once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Boot Store, E^t street. Ash burton



./"fHfUSrMAS Presents, Choice Orna \_J uiente, Zithers and 3 ear's Harp?, Balis «6* Dolls for everybody from id each f, Joititod Polls for 63, Sleeping Beauties Is. Ch£o£#e Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies is. Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, «ad JSnnis killea Dragoons all wonderfully ohe*^ tJk Mks Aj^orv's Ladies* Dnderolothing and Fancy Bum, Sivelook etroot, (



For Indigestion, the best remedy is «n doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and. for Liver and Stomach compla ts. Sold in bottles Is IJd, 2s 9d, and Jls, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple, saf a and certain remedy



Holloways Pills.-—Sudden transitions from heat to cold, or fro«n raw inclement weather to oppressive climater, favor tlje de velopment of manifold diseases, which may inmost instances be checked and rendered abortive by an early resort to these purifying; regulating and st engthening pills. This well-known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and easy remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which unhealthy» climates, rapid changes, or dietetic errors,^ 1 can engender,, and effectually removes any weakness or self-indulgent habits may have induosd. In all apathy, listlessne?s, and restlessness, HoUoway's Pills wiil prove es pecially serviceable iv begetting the vivacity of mind and body appreciated by both sound and sick, ' " ' ' ■



'•Purk Blood is the Sbobb^ op 1 Hkamb Gordon's B:.ood Pills cleanse the 4yilem of all impure blood, cure indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and aida?, bilioupness, sick headache; remove pimples, &JroTula, souny, etc. Larjr>• bo 8«; two boxen, 10s, port free. J, W, Clayton Pox 234 DimeOiii] " • •""*??



One Box of Clarke's 841 Pills is warm ted to cific all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the.* Back. ® : .uarranteed free from Mercury. .-fijicßd in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendors thronghout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug CoMPAny, Lincoln, England Rheimatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, qo'at, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Bfeyton, P.Q. Box 554, Dunedin. Son* Kacaljpti Extrarf



There ar* imitations of Eucalypti'l Extract in tbe market now, products of staple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic 1! is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to ijs thrcKghthe Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 *estaM':~ -



la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Botin and (Jriefswal-, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schu!z,';Profes'sor'6f PatJnacolqgy, at Bon, i.«ii Professor Dr IVf osier, Director %f the SJedical Clinic at Qreifswald. that only products that aj-e saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ickresjnots and other substances, adherent jo pyimary aistiilation, will develope the sanative qtiulitfos l*oper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Vto fo^sor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bjiuer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, .»tc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, aud the only on which possesses? the proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract



I All pther crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve,when used as medicine, nr> theraper.tio effect and are abandoned as an internal medfeaaiwii!. These §o called Eucalypti Extracts Whicfttaity hjive received d. Jtinettaii' t}t E^hiblj&ng as somitoorcipl articles are used'for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:-* : By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of Oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of acide By thojr taste, the result of th contracting ton doncy ot rosins and tennr.tes. if these ct-udo oils, so oaWed OHCalypti estjaots are applied by mistake in canes o croup, bronchitis, diph thena, internal infammations, dysentery, woundg, the consequences are appalling For iafety always ask for S.iNDBB AND SON 8 EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and ff«t