It would be well if two members of the Vestry would agree to be at the Church at certain hours to meet any parishioners who desired to hare any sittings allotted to thpm. Evary regular attendant at the services in ceitainly entitled to a seat, I trust this matter will be thoroughly gone into. \ The Organisation- -—The existing organi sations are all doing good work. In ad dition to these the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is entirely new, »nd was started on June 11, 1894. The St. Stephen's chapter is the first established in New Zealand. Tha rules are exceedingly simple—l, to pray for the extension of Christ's Kingdom ; 2. to nuke an earnest effort each week to bring one pers< n to Church lam extremely grateful for the | good work accomplished, and the bond of sympathy binding the men together and to mys^Jf a* Clergyman of the' parish. The Band c f Hope has merged into the Ministering Children's L?ague and pro mises to be most help'ul to horh parents and children. To the lay readers, choir, Sunday school teachers, district visitors, ladies guild and other societies, our heartiest thanks are due for their zealous and devoted services, and sympathetic woik. The Unemployed.—ln conclusion, the Church as a body must not only hui!d up the spir tu»l life of its members, but with that wider love whichin virtue of acommon faith we ought feeifor men as men, onr principles should be brought to bear upon life in alt its forms, upon trade, labour, and upon social interc >urs»e. In view then o prospects < f a very hard winter, and alargef number of men with families b< ing out of work, it would be welt if a hcheme conld be worked by which the truest help might be given—namely employment. I have ascertained Hiatany quantity of work could be provided by the Town Council in improving the place but the money would have to be found by subscription. I have written to the Secretary of the Charitable Aid Board to ascertaiu if the sum so raised Would be subsidised, but have received no answer as yet—Should puch a Fcheme be found practicable I truet that all will do th^ir utmost to support it. Here I must close. Let us all this year iteadily, earnestly, hnmbly, do c oh of us the bit of work God gives us to do, with hearts aHve to the needs (i the Church. * Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.' —-Your faithful pastor. Thomas K. Hamilton. The Churchwardens then reported as follows:—. churchwardens' report. The Churchwardens and Vestry beg to submit to the parißhoners the following report for their term of i.ffice during the past twelve months, ending March 31, 1895 Owing to the. extraordinary ex penditure Incurred last year in adding to and improving the vicarage, the Church officers were unable to find the means to settle all outstanding sccounts at the close of the last financial year, and at that time accounts amounting to £59 were unpaid These have been subsequently paid and with the kindly asßis a- ca of three of the pamhitners satisfactory financial arrange ments have been made, so that all engage ments can be punctually met; the bank is now the only creditor to the extent of £80 8s 7d. This sum seems large, but though the receipts have been good—only £19 16s8d IeBB than last year-the ex penses from one source and another have been heavy The offertories have been well maintained and showed an increase over last year. Other sources of revenue ' compare favorably with last year. Turn ing to expenses, the item of printing and advertising—£22 9d 6d—ia hesvy, but it must be borne in mind that this is practi cally twa yaars' accounts, as a heavy printing account remained unpaid on March 31, 1894. For the current year an agreement has been made with the Ash burton Publishing Company to do the Church work for £10 per annum. The total liabilities are—Bank, £80 83 7d ; assets, £10 ; v'z., p«w rents, £.5 ; balance due under envelope system, £5 The fabrics of the Church *• chool, and Parson age are in good order, a:,d should cost little for repairs daring the entuing twelve months, 'i he Vestry desire to place on record their aypreciation of the faithful services of the Lay readers, Sunday school teachers, and other Church workers during the year The Choir maintained its numbtTd and have done gooi service, and deserve the hearty thanks of the parishioners. The choristers are regular in attendance and render efficient help. Under the able guidance of their respective superintendents and teachers the Sunday echools maintain their efficiency. PEKCY H. Cox I Churchwardens. E. Kempthorne / BALANCE SHEET. The balance sheet being already in the bands of the parishioners was taken as read:—The total receipts for the year were £454 Is, and the expenditure of £534 9s 7d, leaving a debit balance of £80 8b 7<I —against which there were assets as mentioned in the report. The general expenses were £176 3s 6d. The net proceeds of last year's Garden Party were £31 Is 61. The Sunday schools accounts both showed credit balances, viz., St Stephen's 7s 2d ; Hampstead. £4 7a. The schools number altogether about four hundred children, and excellent work is being done under the superintendence of Messrs begers and J. W. Twentyman respec tively. On the motion of Mr T. Bullock, seconded by Mr J. H. Twentyman, the report and balance bheefc were unani mously adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICBKS. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted aa follows :— Vicar's churchwarden, Mr E Stephens ; Parishioners' churchwarden, Mr Cam bridge ; Vestry—Messrs Littlecott, Kerop thorne, H. Fooks», J. H, Twentyman, P. F. Cox, T. Rollitt, T. A G*tes, J. B. Mayne, Ferriiuan, and Ayrton. DEBT LIQUIDATION. Several questions of interest were discussed and dealt with. With regard to the liquidation of the debt, the meeting was wholly in favor of straight out giving. Mr J. H, Twentyman gave statistics of the past five years which showed that a great deal more had been done by this jnethod than by aiy other, The members were unanimously of opinion that It was Imperative that the debt be extinguished as soon as possible, and in addition to any special appeal that might be made, that the envelope system should be extended, and that every member ba asked to contribute, On the motion of Mr Cox, seconded by Mr Thomas, it was resolved to revert to the old toitom of using plates instead of bags for the collection of the < ff rtoriea* iEATING ACCOMMODATION, A very long discussion then took place on the qnestion of saatirg accommodation, and it was shown that the present state of things waa very unsatisfactory, some paying for seats and borne not, ai.d in addition to this there were a number of families who eoujd not obtain sittings either for love or money. It; was shown that five whole familti s were absent on the last Sunday evening, and yet their seats were filled and the Church crowded. The real solution of the question 1 >y in tha enlargement of the Church and making the seats free, but appropriated, so that each member could have % sitting. For the present (on the motion of Mr Slm mouds, seconded by Mr Gates) the matter was lef bln the hands of the Vestry to be dealt with as suggested by the Vicar in his report. A m -tion by Mr Denshire, seconded by Mr Resell, ** that all seats be free " waß withdrawn, owing to the lateness of the jjiour, the Vicar also suggesting that a special meeting might be called to con ffatr the whole q_ueetioq.

Messrs Revell, Williams, Ferriman ard others bore tcstim ny to the crowded state of the Church, especially in the evening. FBAMCHtSK OF WuMEN. With regard 10 the ecclesiastical fran chise of women, the following resolution was passed by 19 to 4—proposed by M Thomas, seconded by Mr Williams— "That It be a recommendation to the Diocesan Synod that women be admitted to the privilege of voting," etc. ■ THANKS The customary votes of thanks were passed to the Church officers, with special nvnfion of the Ve-t'rymen, Messrs H. F. oks and A. Williams, for the t*cr, etc., displayed in ths perfornaanca of their special duties ; to the layreaderp, to the superintendents and teachers of Sunday schools, choir, decorating and sewing guilds etc Mr Thomas cony yd the thinks of the mci tlnfif to the uha'rmm and ihe meeting tei initiated.

LATETST CABLE NEWS.

JVI ado era scar * Paris, April 24 The fakalavas have joined the French in the operations against the Hovas in Madagascar.

KEROSENE.

New York, April 24 The price of petroleum continues to increase, owing to the action of the American ring. The price is now a hundred per cent higher than at Christ mas and there is a prospect of a further rise.

Nicaragua.

.» : New York, April 24 Great Britain has given Nicaragua three ckys in which to accede to the ultimatum, otherwise Cointo will be blockaded and occupied.

Reciprocity.

Ottawa, April 24 The Government are drafting bill a to provide for the admission of Cape and Australian wines at the same duty as French wines.

ONE-MAN-ONE-VOTE.

Sydney, April 25 Government suffered a defeat early this morning in Committee on the Local Government Bill, an amendment securing the one-raan-one-vote principle in municipal elections being carried against the wish of Government by 31 votes to 25. Government is consider ing what effect the amendment will have on the Bill. j

THE TUNNEL ACCIDENT

Melbourne, April 25 The inquest on the victims of the tunnel accident has commenced, The evidence showed a powerful dredge had been eating away the bed of the river, in the vicinity of the tunnel, for some time, while the steamer Bothwell had grounded at the spot. Indications of unsoundness of the bottom had been observed by air bubbles on the surface of the river, but the matter was not repmted to the responsible heads. There was only one man in the cham ber instead of two as is the custom in England, and it was shown that when four men were in the air chamber at a time the inflow of 'vater to the inner compartment turned off" the valve, aad allowed the air tk> escape. Thus they lefc themselves out and destroyed their last chance. The men were thus im prisoned in a death trap.

FIRE ALARMS

Ahenton .- ... .„ one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead ... ... four tolls

TfiE ASMBufeTOtt GtAßblAti: TfttJBSDAt, APRIL "26, 1&95.



Bankruptcy Not cc«?. IN BANKRUPT. In the District Court, hold»n at A&h burton. NOTICE is hereby given that Samuel Hoiiaitd, of Flemingtou, farmer, wai this day adjudged bankrupt, and I hereby summon a meeting of Creditors, to be hold«n at my Office, on the Ist day of May, 1895, ab 11.30 o'clock in the foren ion. JOHN DAVH)N, Deputy Oifi ;ial Assignee. April 25. 1895. R M. CuTHBhiKTSOtf, Solicitor. 4 221 Publi Notices ALL Mir en to IVUmbiiuo Mac mu^t b removed from Lagmhor mime diately. 4 146 DOSA.LU McT/KAN. ASHBURTOiS DOMAIN BOARD. FIVE POUNDS REW4RD. | ' rpHE ABOVE REWARD will be ■ J_ Paid by the Ash bur ton Domain Board to any person who will furnish evidence that will convict any person or persons found molesting the Waterfowl in the Domain By Ordar, CHAB K. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. April 23,1895 4 198 LONGBEACH ROAD DISIRIOT. GENERAL ELECTION. riIHE following NOMINATIONS have -*• been received :— For No 1 Ward—Mr James Croy. For No 2 Ward—Mr James Bibh -p. For No 3 Ward—Mr Edwin Horsy. For No 4 Ward—Mr A. W.lson. For No 5 Ward -Mr John Grigg. As the number of Candidates does no exceed the number of vacancies to be filled, I hereby declare the above-named Candidates DULY ELECTED MEM BERS of the Long beach Road Board 1 ALFRED A. FOOKS, j 4§222 Returning Officer. WALKERS BOT-FLY | BEMEDY. I Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot fly Remedies, Aahburon Sir, —I consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of '.be remedies I got from you on my horse. He got so bad thtt I had to lay him up. No mtUer what I gave him be kept loosing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand. I oarefu'y followed the direc tions on the bottles and shortly af er gett ing the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for dm work. lam confident only for the remedy he would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing V, has no equal.— William Stkixgfellow. Liunaron, Augu3t 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, —Sir, I think it is only right that I BhculJ tell you find my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly fatitfiecl with Walker's Bot Fly Eemedies I got from you. After teeing the state of the stomach of my nor c that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I drenched eigh , following carefully the direc tions, It cleaned them out thorou^h'y and in a tow days there was n wonderful change for the better I can highly recommend it and would advise farmers to !oee no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to be the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of horsos Tames Lemon Ashburfon Forkf, March 1, 1894 Mr J Heseliine. Sir—l »m very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He waa ailing for com ■ days, hia coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was Ecaroeiy able to walk about; we quite expeoted be would die. I heard a good d6al about Walker's Bot Fiy Remedie?, Bnd gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly af er be g( t the last bottle he began to im prove and by the end of a week was able for i work hearty and well I believe it to bo a medioine unequalled, and can recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, as the best horse remedy in the market. Edward Cobbett Greenwood Farm, Soutbbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi. mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies. One of my beet horses be came very bad; the Bkin tight, the eye life less and a bad color, ahd got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until be became un- I able to lift his feet or do any more. We bad ito help him into a stable I gave him your Eemedies, and tne treatment you pre- I scribed, and in a few days be was quite better, and new at bis work, hea;ty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You can use this as you-please. Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got irom Mr Heaeltine, your agent, was a wonderful success. I had four hors a seriously ill on December last. After using all the remedies 1 oould think of I was induced to try your mixture. Tha result was mar vellous, I strictly followed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of i danger and recovering; rapidly I drenched I two more in February with the same result They all put on fle&h rapidly, and are now in prime order P. SSTEWABT Mr Cross. Buroham, got the Remedy for a horse suffering last year; on reaching home be was dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well. | Chertsey, April 12, 183S Mr Heseliine, Asbburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-Ity Remedies Siu,—The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to loose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing resu'ts, Ibts came away in handfuls and in a few days he was fcearty and well from tbe effects of this remedy on my neighbours horses And my own I consider it a blessing to horse owners and oould the poor Buffering horses speak tbey wou'd certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedies as the best j ever introduced into tats market I John Dowi^k Anama, April a, 1895 ' Mr Heseltine. Sib, —1 have pU asure iv testi fying t) tha wonderfull effects of Walker's Bat-fly Remedies on my horses, tbey got yery low in condition a dry coat and very tight skin and lost all heart at their work. I bad to lay them up, hearing so much about this remedy I deoided to give it a trial I followed oarefuliy the directions on the labels and the results were such as to eatisfy me that it is the only remedy for the guttering horse lam certain 1 got back the cost in th "%; work inside a week I shall oertainly use it in future in preference to anything eke as it has no equal M J TWBEDIE AGENTS FOB. ASHBURTON—JHessI-. tine, Saddler; Recabdus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER—Rp^EW WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston AUtht Rttge*-Tht New Vmw lobacco *



Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS 1 XT ALL. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. FBIDAY MITsATURDAY, APRIL 26 AND 27. ROYAL VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. 6Jf\ STAR ARTISTS OA wv STAR ARTISTS <*J — Including —- Mr B, Lovell, tenor, (late of Pollard's Opera Company); Mr A. E. Dodd, bari tone, (from Tivoli Theatre, Sydney) ; Misf Clara Williams, prima donna ; Mias Maud Thompson, contralto ; Mr Icra Bradley, New Zealand's Comic Minstrel. With the LATEST NOVELTY LIVING PICTURES UP TO DATE. By the Beautiful Models, Misses Lily and Jessie Anderson. To conclude with THE LIMERICK BOY. Characters by the full strength of the Company. Popular prices~3<, 2s, Is. | 4 208 C. MoGUINNESS, Manager. Mr D. Tnomas. " CLEARING SALE. EIFFELTON. FRIDAY, APRIL %% 1885. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mu.D. Fechney (who has sold his Eift'elton Farm) to sell by Public Auction as above, the following Live Stock and Effects, viz: - 1 Four-year-old Trap MARE, out of Digby €rrand mare, by General Tracey. 1 Five-year-old Trap HORSE 1 Five-year-old Trap FILLT 2 3-year-old DRAUGHTS, by "I nn New Style, i 2 Two-year-old DRAUGHTS J broJ£en 3 Working HORSES, any trial. Doable and Single-furrow Ploughs, , Two Farm Brays, Two Spring Traps and Harness, Saddles and Bridles, Chaffcutter, Horsepower, Intermediate, and Saw Bench complete. Hornsby Reaper and Binder. Quantity of Harness and a lot of Sundries too numerous to particularise. Sale at 12.30 pm. Luncheon Provided, DAVID THOMAS, 4 148 Ashburton. NOfm IGJVE NOTICE fco Farmers and others that I am not able to take any more DEAD PIGS until further notice. DAVID THOMAS, :4|@ifi Ashburtou.



P" hii ~ - * o iw s. ST. AND. EW'S, TINWALD. HARVEST FESTIVAL. THURSDAY, APRIL 25. , ERVrOES-7 30 a m., Holy Com ' raunion ; 7 p.m., Evening Prayer. Preaches,— The Bishop of Christ church. In connection with the above a Social Gathering will be held on the fame ivemiisr at the Templar Ball, Tinwald, at which addresses will bo delivered by the Bishop o( Christchurch and others, and in excellent musical programme will be provided. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission, Is. 4 194 MRS LITTLEJOHN~ COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. pLATKS AND DESIGNS of latest - English and French Work, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown In "THE QUEEN," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'S," etc., NOW ON VIEW. TO LET, afc a 3ow rental, office in the Arcade Chambers. T. BULL'CK. MONEY. ~~"-' , O LEND on Mortage on approved '■ securities. Special sums of £375, £125, £2000, at current ratos. T BULLOCK FoR SALE-Town Sections 784 and 795, having two frontages on Cox and Peter Streets ; capital building site. The owner has decided to dispose of the3e at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. FOH SALE. IMPROVED FARMS, Rural L»nd, and other Properties as follows :— 1216 acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somers District 200 acres, Wakanui Plains 100 acces, unimproved, Westerfield Sur vey District . 298 acres, nob far from Maronan 110 »ces. Wakanui Plains 1402 acres, near Mount Somsrs 55P3 acres, Snviil Sheep Run 126 acres, close to Tinwald 20 acres, Alford Forest 24^ acres, closn to Winslcw 347 aar<!B, Wakanui 22 acres, Lowcliflfo 328 acres, above Mount Sotners 20 acres, near the sea beach, not far from the Wakanui Creek 141 acres, Wakanui Plains 50 acres, Mount Somers District 22 acres, close to Wins'ow 200 acres, Mitoham Road 448 Acres, Wakuiui district 20 Acres, not far from Tinwald 38 acres, Ashburton Forks 53| acres, not far from Willowby school And other Properties Al>o,~ Town Sections in Ashburon, Tinwald, Waterron, Cherts*l". Rs-kaia. and Win slow. T BULLOCK. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS ADAMS, while thanking her nnny friends and customers, beg* to inform them that* the* MlssiSa Apams have taken the late fat ey reposiory a* a DRESSMAKING AND KNITTING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS A DAMS slill retains the Agency for Weigel's Pnper Patterns, and Dye Woiks, and R-jgistry Office for Servants. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 4 177 IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. D. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED Wliea Protector HAS BEEN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS. IT has been amply proved by the Testi monials of thousands of the First Practical Agriculturists in England, as well as by dozens of farmers in the Ash burton District, that this preparation materially assists the germination of the scad, causing the young plant to come up much sooner, and aruw more vigorously, protects it to maturity from the ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wireworm, adds firmness to ihe straw to support the ear. Seed dressed with this prepa-ation may remain for any length cf time without sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, And of greater value than that grown from seed drased with other preparations. Local and n'ovinoial testimonials can be seen at my office. heneylTander, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUNTY. 4*18.9 K. W. If Jk \HIvR, AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by me. I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGENT for a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners. One Gallon is suffideat to do&e Eighty Sheep, or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER. Weet Street, April 17,1895,



[a cakd ] MISS X DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from A pril 22. Please address, Box 87, Ashburton. 4145 Fronting North Town Belt. FOR HALE, Cheap, Lots 1, 2, and 3 ; nice site for Cottage. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—An Improved Farm o 453 Acres 45tt MITCHAM ROAD, Jately in the occupation of William Bean. There is a capital farm house of five rooms i with conveniences erected Dn <he pro petty, also outbuildings, etc. j Full paiticulara on application. T. BULLOCK. , - j FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTING WITH CENTRE STBAND JUST LANDED, Ex Aohancj, TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Orr & Co.



ASHBUBTON.APEIL23, 1895. WINDING TJP BUSIXKSS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE beg to return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded us since opening in Ashburton. Our main object in opening a Branch in your town was to show you what sterling value we give for ready cash, and we feel sure, from the large trade which we have done wifh you, that you ha ye appreciated our efforts. We intend CLOSING riHIS BRANCH at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Christchurch, where they will receive the personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage paid. It is not our inten tion to return the Ashburton Stock to Christ church, preferring to realise upon it here. Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIRE SToCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Special inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. Parties furnishing, or those wanting to lay in a good winter's supply of Clothing, Dresses, and the thousand and one items comprising the Stock, should pay us an early visit—as the Stock has just been re plenished with a large consignment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London. TERMS CASH. NO BOOKING, G, L BEATH AND C< * AFRBURTON.



Low priced Section, Alford Forest Road, No 8. i}Q IA v Price required. 3t^O IUo T. BULLCCK. R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TENDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders from Eng'and, we are determined, in order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR GOST. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH ( AT LESS THAN LONDON PRICES. Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFF.CE WORK I LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch. A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OF CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER j JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. ' SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL WORK GUAEANTEED. OSLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN EKPLQYEP



FOX -ALE TR )NG >HKE • NETTING, WITH OKKTRB STRAND. F. FERRIMAN I The Portable Water Barrow, The latest number of the Nineteenth Century has an interesting article upon the dread scourge of DIPHTH ERI A, and, in introducing the subject, the writer remarks, that the latest epidemics in Hussia 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 same proportion prevailed in Western Europe as well. Keen interest is being taken in the expeiintents of the French Doctors, Roux and Tersek ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria and other kindred complaintsjs due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, canned by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally into and upon which dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an infection by Bacteria or the poison* which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived. The fever and diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is 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 kind* 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 it comparatively small Possession of one becomes an absolute meam of | sweetness, comfort and profit. IMPROVED COPPER BOILERS. I have just received direct from the manufacturers a supply of Portable Copper Boilers, with Patent Smoke Sack Joint, and Semi-double Sheeted Frame—Galvanised. This T7seful Household Fequisite should be inspected, when its various excellencies of construction, strength and serviceableneas, will speak for themselves. Seizes—l4gals., 16gals, and 18gala, at prices within the reach of all. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBORTON, North British Fire Insurance Company AGEMCIKS Union Steam Shipping Company, Limi rd. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony Remington Type Writer—Specimen on v HOW CAN i SAVE MONEY? pHIS qu etion is often a^ked by the thrifty housewife. THE REPLY IS ly shopping for Groceries, Bread, Coke, Crockery, Tinware, Brvshware, elc, at JOSEPH TAYLORS, East Street. By the CASH System you on save 25 per cent. No bad debts, Clerks, or Bjoking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Best Auckland Sugar, No. 1 quality in 701b bags Best Auckland Syrup in tins of 21b, 4!b, 7 b, 141b, 561b Bast Black Horse Salt ia cwt bag*, or sma ler quantities I Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir's Oat Meal, this Season'?, in 251b bags Thomas' and Rollitt's Flour, in 251 b, 50lb, 1001b, 200; b bags 150 per cent. Test Kerosene. The Best Bread in Ashburton 51 per Loaf, Block Cake, currant aad plain, 6d per lb, Cakes, Pastry, Buns and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice, —JUST IMPORTED— English Vinegar, 6d per bottle I English Sauce, 4|d per bottle Bert Tomato Sauce, in half pints, 8d per bottle JOSEPH TAILOB, GBOCEBY AND BEEAD STORES, EAST STBEET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, ; - N Account of the Distress of Trade, we have decided to go out of business Con X.J sequently we shall offtr the whole of Our Stt ck of ■>ItAPBM\, CJLOTfIINC* A BOOT*, ON Saturday Next, April 27, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. WE must realise, as we are losing money every day, and we thu k the first low the besi'< Our Creditors'are clamoring for :he ii* mon;y, and to |isy them w; rausv sacrifice our Stock. We don't intend 10 nuke a bogus sale ;we wan* money, and to get it we know we muse make a considerable reduction in our prices, to command a , ready sale. We cose on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and 26, in order to mark down the Stock. DON'T FOKGET SATUEDAY NEXT. Bring your money, and for every pound ycur spend you will save at least ten shillings. W, W. SPENCR3R & CO., ARCADE HOUSE. BUJWT STREET,