COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of tike Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Pre sent—Measrs Hugo Friedlander (chair man), D. Williamson, E. G. Wright, B. Richards, B Cameron, A. Macfarlane, J. Johnston **A C .1 H»rp»T.

chairman's statement. y Thn Chairman's Statement was read as follows:—

The Commissioner of Crown-Lands in forms the Council that the sum of £60 has been granted for the purpose of con structing a water supply for Westerfield and Cldarwell Settlements and that the work can be put in hand. The South Rakaia Road Board writes re the exchange of reserve 2221 tor an c^nal area of reserve section 30885; Mr Cameron's

intake Committee has met since lust meeting and will present lte report to-day. The valuer" for Mount Hutt, Mount Soraers, and Upper AahbuTton Ridings, hut) ituied to have his valuation lists on view, as provided by the Bating Act, 1894, and the Oouncil will have to consider what steps are to be taken to Hupply this omission ■ Solicitors let tars in connection therewith will be placed before the Council A letter from Messrs Moore and CInoM in answer to.the Council's one re the alleged tampering with the water race will be read to-day. The special order re the alteration of Upper Ash burton and Mount Somero Ridings has been gazetted. unoinekk's* kevokt. Following in the Engineer*) Report :— Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.-- Until recently tha wpply from the Hwds gorges has kept up well, but it is now j rapidly diminishing, and sonic shortage may | be expected in the Ruapuna district trom I this cause. All the races fed from the! South-Ashburton Main have been well sup plied, but more than the usual quantity of watw has been necessary for this purpose during hot weather. A flume in the Wil* low'py district is being expended which will have the effect of giving; a more constant supply at the lower end of S2 race. The Tinwald-Waterton races are now running more steadily. Hitherto there hau been a certain amount of tampering with the races. I shall as arranged have tenders in on April Snextior the enlargenvsnts of main from South Ashburton river. I'he final conditions imposed by the different owners are em bodied in the accompanying copy conespon dence, and if ihe Council assents each of them will have to be writben to that effect. The result of your interview with Mr F. Peter on February 5 I communicated to him in letter of 22nd, and his written assent will probably be received to-day. The Hon. the Minister of Lands having now agreed to provide funds for defraying coßt of \> estei field and Clearwell village settlement writer supplies after work is executed, I will, after seeing the various settlers, and taking levels in detail, invite tenders for next meeting of Council, and will alto lay off race for the Messrs Hickman. ' Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply. —The unusually low state of the rivers has rendered a good deal of work necessary "at the various intakes, and some stoppages have •occurred during the progress of said work. (The defective portions of the temporary channel in Bakaia river bed (which is three miles in length) have been repaired, and ar rangements have been made for deepening the islet if the river should get still loaer, -which, however, is not likely. As the Wakanui zr?ek all last month was en tirely dependent on the supply from the south a considerable amount of -work Mas necessary in river bed to meet the daily lowering of water level, as well as the percolation which_ took place After water entered the North Aeh burton river-bed. Latterly the inlet in O'^hea's creek had also to be deepened eighteen inches for the distance of about twelve chains. The result now i« that there is a fair supply throughout.' Yon will observe from ranger's waste Sheets, there faave been some cases of tampering, and at iieast one case of diverting water for irriga tion and that case an aggravating one. There is a growing evil which threatens •damage and pollution of races in the general increase of number of pigs in some parts cf the district. Mount cJoiners and Ashburton Forks Water Supply.—The races in these districts am at present all well supplied. Cmnty Bridges.—Minor repairs are being artWumied to and further icpairs at Upper 2tangit*ta bridge will be undertaken next week. ■■ 'CalifornUn Thistle, Valetta. —A sufficient •quantity of gas lime is now obtainable at the gasworks, and this salt will do sent up early next week. Stray Stock in Ashburton River-bed.— After inspection and a good deal of ia •quiry I find owners with river frontage have just cause of complaint from this nuisance, and many of them complain bitterly regarding it. In some cases con' siderable lengths of fencing have had to be .re-instated and considerable losses have been incurred through damage to grass, clover and crops as well as to willows put in for protective purposes. In some instances too -a good deal more willow planting would have been done, were it not for the in cursions of stock and several would extend their operations if they could only feel jsecuro in this respect. Several sections are not fenced at alt along the river frontage *nd of course there is a great liability of stock straying from such especially during four or five months in the year when the river m very low, but I apprehend the chief source of annoyance is from other stock which habitually frequents the river-beds. ,Tt appears to me there is not much ground for* on the upper sections of the rive *-b«t', but from Greenstreet and Black's Road downwards to the sea, on both the North *y& Ashburton rivers, I am of opinion '*>• "fP 8 Bh- oul? he taken to keep the river-bt"^* 'clear oi Btook» of wl»ch due notice ahoulcf *» Jiven! ' A . . This was iNlopted except the clause referring to the enlargement 0 £ the mains in the Rangitata *™ter supply. HARI^R BOARD. A statemeuc of ac^unts of the Lyttel ton Harbor Board m» received and ordered to be acknowledged with thanks. 13HBURT0N-lUNGITATA WATER SCVgLT. h was resolved that the part of the engineer's report referring to this supply, be left in abeyance until the Water Supply Oomtnitiee have considered the same. -, '■'■*■;

HORTH ABHBURTON WATER BUPPI.Y. The aotion of the chairman in having the Intake deepened was approved.

TA.MPBRINO WITH-RACES. It was reßoked that several persons who had been taking water for irrigation be written to for explanations, and given to understand that failing a Brtisfectory ac count, action will be taken. The engi neer's action in cancelling a permit in a cane in which water had been taken for a pond service without leave was ap proved. . pigs nr backs. After considerable discussion of this -sn«tter, It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Wright, seconded by Mr Macfarlane, tfihat notice be given that action will be taken under the water-works by-lawa where the races are being damaged or the water polluted by pigs. STOCK IN BIVBRBEDS. On the motion of Mr Harper, seconded by Mr Wright, it was resolved that -the Chairman have authority to appoint rangers to impound from the Ashburton riverbed where directed. ;ashburton traffic bridge. Mr Wright was accorded leave to move without notice that a committee be ap |>ointed to examine the Ashburton bridge with a view to improving the decking thereof, such committee to consist of Meflers Willhmnon* Johnston, Fried lander, and the mover, and report at next meeting. Mr tf&rper seconded the resolution, which was cairied. IRSIOATiON. On the motion of Mr Wright, Messrs Williamson. Harper, .Richards, the Qhair nran, *nd the mover were appoinced a committee to enquire Into and report on pb« qaettioft vi irrigatiug §»»)} area* §s

pet Mr Wrirfit's motion, the notice of which was allowed to stand over till next meeting. ' ■ ■

J A6TON IRRIGATION. Mr Richards said he war requested by Mr Allan to invite the Council to inspect; the irrigation works at Acton, and he (the mover) thought the Committee just appointed should avail themselves of the opportunity. Ib was resolved to th*nk Mr Altai,, and to accept the invitation for Friday, March 8. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £500 were passed for payment. BRIDGES. The Railway Engineer forwarded plans of the R%kaia Gorge bridge, and stating that piano of the Raneitata bridge could be furnished at» cost of £110s. WAKANW CREEK. Messrs Garrick and Company wrote on behalf of the millownera enquiring if the Council would make the agreement with iVTr Rollitt if the Bank gave an under taking to »cc it canied out. The Coun cil's solicitor wrote pointing oat that the Bank Itself could en^er into the agree' mend if it wished. Messrs Garrick and Go's proposal was agreed to. EXCHANGE OF KESERVE. The South Rakaia Road Board applied to have reserve 2221 exchanged for part of R.S. 30885 which was agreed to, the Road Board to pay the cost.

Wesleyan Conference.

Nelson, February 28. The General Conference of 'he Wesley an Church opened to day. The Rev D. McNicoll delivered an address, in which he spoke of the good results of the year. There were 383 more members returned this year than last, and 2280morehearei8 There are now in connection with th« five annual conferences 645 ministers, 84,164 members, and 459,671 attendants. Thus, in four yeara, there had been an increase of 27 ministers, 10,795 members, and 383.996 adherents. He spoke on the subject of Methodist union, the super numeraries' fund, foreign missions, Maori missions, home missions, higher education, the Advocate, the liquor traffic, gamb ing, and the future of the Church, urging that the future would b« what; they made it. The Rev J. H. Simmons was elected President for the current year on the second ballot, and the Rev D. J. Murray Secretary.

A resolution congratulating the Rev H. La wry on his ministerial jubilee was carried.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, February 28

The Australian team was selected to-night. It is as follows: —George Giffen, Lyons, A. Jarvis, Darling, Bruce, Graham, H. Trott, A. Trott, Iredale, Gregory, and McKibbin. Turner ia twelfth man.

Humphreys and Gay stand out of the English team. ' There is a tremendous influx of visitors to Melbourne from all the colonies and the ex citement over the cricket match runs very high. The weather to-night ia fine and looks promising, but Mr Wragge predicts that to-morrow will be cloudy and showery. Melbourne, March 1

At nine o'clock thtß morning there was every sign of fine weather for the match to day. The barometer is rising and the clouds are lifting. While the Selection Committee was deliberating, there was the usual discus sion amongst ethers as to chances of players, and all agreed the choice of place lay bofwaen ■'■■'Ktirnet', Lyons, and MoKibbin. "If they leave me out," remarked Lyons, " they will make the biggest mistake in the world, as I am in tip top form and never felt better in my Ufe. I have a feeling that I should like to have a go at the Englishmen " It took about half an hour to m»ke the selection. G iff en and Blackham declined to spe*k afterwards about the selection, but admitted that practically only three namen were at stake, viz , Turner .Lyons and McKibbin. rJ urner, however, said he voted against Lyons as he considered that on recent battiDg he should not be in the team. "I say nothing against Mc- Kibbin," added Turner, " fei^tj I have my reputation, and have done a 1 &reat deal for the colony. I showed first-class form in the recent match in Brisbane, and urn in first class form now. All things being considered I am of opinion that I have quite earned my place in the team. However, I have done with cricket from to-day. I have helped the colony for years, and deserved lair treatment now," ■,-

Land for Selection.

Brisbane. March 1

A million and a-half acres of farm land, hitherto unavailable, was thrown open for selection to-day.

" [TEE ASHBDRTON GUAKDIAN t FEIDAY, ||MABCH 1, 1895.



Rheumatism.—Dr B. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently caring rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle give* relief. Price TOs, post free. J, W. Cliyton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedin. KEATING S POWDER destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application, fee the article you purchase is KEATING S,a» imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Tins, 6d and Is, te with the signature Thomas Keating od eaoh tin. Sold by all chemists



f Tenders. __ j _____^ T END E R S. THE time for receiving Tenders for PAINTING and REPAIRS to Central Hotells EXTENDED to THUtfS- Da?. March 7. R, BIRD, 2157 Architect.



Friedlarider Jbros. "~- A~Ri^rxirE. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDEK BROS, have received instructions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to sell without reserve at Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT, MARCH 2, 1895, the following :— 3 Draught Horaea. 1 Massey-Harrls Reaper and Binder. 2 Sets 4-leaf Harrows. 1 Doable-furrow Plough by Duncan. 1 Single-furrow Plough by Boms by. 1 Dray, Harness, and Sundries. Also, on account of a Client, — 1 Grey Mare, 4yrs, good in saddle and harness. 1 Set 4-leaf Harrows, etc. RUDOLPH FRTEDLANDER, 2J140 Auctioneer.



Mr Dj Thomas, ARCADE HORSE SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell by Auction on SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1895, ---1 CHESTNUT COLT,, two yeara old. ! L Also,—. 1 FILLY, one year old/ Both by Smith O'Brien. Sale at (wo o'clock. 1 DAVID THOMAS, 2176 Auctioneer.



Publi 5 Notices T UNARDINE.—The New Wonderful _L> ELKCTRO Compound for RE SILVER ING Forks, Spoons, Cruetstands, etc.. and all kinds of Brass and Copper Work, also a splendid requisite for Cleaning Silver or Electro Plated Ware. Sold by all Storekeepers. 2 174



NOTICB* is hereby given in Pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cricket Match, Canterbury v South Canterbury^ on THURSDAY, March 14, 1895, on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale :— For each Adult, One Shilling For each Trap ... ... One Shilling For each Horse One. Shilling J. SEALY, Clmrman Domain Board. February 28,1895. 3-3



TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN consequence of the Extraordinary Vacancy in the Tinwald Tovn Board caused by the resignation nf Mr Thomas Stone, I hereby ~s?ive notice that an ELECTION of ONE Person to act as Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board wiU be held on MONDAY. March 18, 1895. between the hours of 9 a m and 6 p m., in the Temperance Hall, Tinwaid. Nominations must be delivered to the Returning Officer or addressed to him and dplivered at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, not later than Noon on THURS DAY, March 7. 1895. ALFRED A. FOOKS. Returning Officer.  February 23, 1895. 2 144



ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. THE FIFTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL of the above Club will (ake place in the DOMAIN BATHS, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, Commencing at 2 p.m. Visiting Swimmmers from Australia, Auckland, Wellington and Chriatchurch. or\ swimming"event 3 o{\ i OVJ Including the *-»^ QUARTERMILE CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND, In which Australian and New Zealand \ Champions will compete. Admission ... ... One Shilling. Members tickets will admit to Ground. 3 2



DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W~H. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. /CLASSES ARE HELD EVERY THESDiY, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che, above Subjects, A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pnpils actually attend* mg a public school. For card of terms, apply to Mr W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Mb H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing and Perspective.



WANTED —Every Lady to try Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optic* line at S. Saxek's, Optician.



AVER'S Hair Vigor f\ RESTORES MM OOXiC/Jtv Hb peomotes /JL Abundant Growth H vs*^ w ** <* \ lt cmes ltcliins hu* ffi! Jr Jfcjggamors, and keeps the H§§i| lyM||l Healthy, and free from tfeat sjx years ago i lost nearly half of my hair, and what was left turned gray. After using Ayer's Haft- Vigor several months, my hair began to grow agujn, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor £? I'ltKl'AltXD BY • DR. J. 0, AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .$. A. ff Beware /at cbeap imitations. The linine yer— is prominent on the wraiipmr, JH"I *' I»jpv» fi> the g)^s? «i »acU «f our bctWes,



LECTUKE BY THE DISHOP OF MELANESIA LIMELIGHT VIEWS Of the Islands, Natives, &c. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FKIDAY, MARCH 1, At highb p.m. Admission free—Collection will be made. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. SERVICE in the Mota Language, con ducted by Bishop Wilson and the 1 Melanesian Boys at a quarter, to eight on Saturday morning. 2 177



EXTBACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, «nd Is the Vest sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, j»nd by the hundredweight. | HAKATERE APIARY, Uampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red).



Hollar Cigarettes— 3d per packet



Mr Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER.- I BEG to intimate that I have jutt landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns. fwUDS. Guns. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loadmsf, well worthy of inspection. EEVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. —— i Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps. Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drams Linseed Oil 2(0 Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-plj Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting -NOW IN STOCK- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes) Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching hoiidays, at . SPECIALLY LOWRATF.S. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Suri Fire Insurance Office ' Australian Mutual and Provident I Society J T Ford and Co



Public Notices bxTiusaTiK-a bargain. "YTER* Desirable Villa Residence of V five rooms, with Scullery, &c. Half-acre of land, corner section. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. Three minutes walk from Pout Office. Apply •• House," box 82. 2167



TO LET. vyiHE Property known as the Old Con- JL vent, situate at corner of Wakanui road and Cambridge street, Hampatead, The House contains fourteen rooms. Bite contains about four acres, two of which are under English grass, the remainder being garden and orchard. Apply, Mr STONE, On the Premises, Or REV. J. J, O'DONNELL. 2 153 Burnett Street.



E. W, Hsnmer. TO THE FARMERS , IN THE ' _ <■'"■] ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my ,own account, and lama " CASH BUYER OP Wheat, Oats, V Barley, AND ■  ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT ■" '■■ -T \ MARKETJATES I shall be Regularly Represented i 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 best; in the World. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE.



Mr T. Bullock. T.S.'s792a*id 793, Cox Street, East, for sale at a low price an J on liberal terms. , T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. FOR Sale that valuable T.S. 754 front ing Wnkanui Road and Wills Street, not far from the Post Office and Railway Station, exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron Street West, 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. BULLOOK. FOR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool Mid Grain Store in West Street T,S. 56. 1\ BULLOP£. i



NO HOOF. NO HORSE 1 TDRESERVF. the Hoof by having It JT Shod«t «-< H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCRD his Charges for Shoeing and General Work. Shoeing Hacks, 63 ; Draughts, 63. Sellar's Mouldboard3 kept in Stock. OKNTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakandi Road.



NOTICE. TTTE BEG lo notify to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that we ar BUYERS OF WHEAT A FARM PRODUCE, AND HAVE APPOINTED MR F. FERBIM^N to BUY for ua in the district. WOOD BRC LIMITED, MILLERS, CHRISTCHURCH. L OR 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.



ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. garlvy of 2S per rent. «■ It our Cto»l Bill. I HtVB APPOINTED JAMKS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STRBET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns with a flame, ■ Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS, Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock.



BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, fanned street;, Aahburton, to MB JAMES MELLOR, Bootmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on hiß behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. ■■■ J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30,1805. TTAVING purchased the Bnslness LJL lately carried on by Mr J. BI3HOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, VEBKUARY2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. , This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy tJrst class Boots at exceptionally low prices :— Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid B,S. Bs, cost 10s Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's &id Lace from ss, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE. This is no bogus attempt at a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared > JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-class Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they shall have it; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work, james ISellok; , (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON.



■ r^^r" THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Bruises. Swellings or Hard Callus Lumps. PAGE'S No. 2 HORSE OILS, Sure Care for Sores on Back or Shoulders or any kind of Cut or Broken Wound. PAGE'S RHEUMATIC QILS. To be ase& for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruiaes. All Onb Price, 2s 6d Per Bottle. ' »• NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. Agents for Pace's nils:—Recardus Henry, East Streetj J. ThomM, Havelock Streetj F. E. White, Chemist, Eastfetreet.' Agents wanted. TESTIMONIAL. ToF. W. PAGE, Chertsey. Sir,—l wish th; testify to the great benefits derived from using your Howe Oils last year. My horse was badly lamed by a fall. I tried all kinds of different embrocations for it. It was not fit for use for five months. Thi« year it met with a similar kind of accident, and I pot one bottle of your Horse Oils, and my horse was fit for use in a week's time. And I have recommended it to others, who have also proved its splendid healing qualities.—Peter Chalmers. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, _^ CANTERBnRY. N. 2 .



I Musical THJfiOBY OF MUSIC. MBS BOWMAN FOX will commence a class at once for the above, and will prepare pupils for the Trinity College Kxaroination to be held in Ashburtonin June next. Students will kindly send In their naaies as soon as possible * 2 136



THE VIOLIN. I MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTOK. VIOLIN SCHOOL^ MISS BESSIE STMMONDS, Teacher! of the Violin, re-opened on MONDAY. January 21, at Saunders' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesdays,. Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock' till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address —Creek Road, AHenton. 1 53



MR HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fhmington, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SQHO OlTf MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPAKY. 12 142



A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridie, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and vSTNGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TEPMS ON APPLICATION.



Mewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THB New Term will commence ' January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, Loncbn.



Business Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN ORR & CO., AS ASF BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 Oeraldine.



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tanored Street. TIT TIN DRILL O_ f\O t 11. UNDRILL Qb UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures petfecb Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U« D«"-"-&C»-' CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanored Street, (Next to Building Society's Office I)O^Xir^IGARETTES, 3d.~N holders or photos.—Hbnry Zajjper, Whole •ale Agent;



:p. FEHmti^ LAND AND ESTATE AGfitf P, APHftuttTOH. (North British Fire Insurance Company -' Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited, P<rcelt«nd goodiien' to r j parta of the colony  Remington Type Writer, S »mple on view. mmmmm ■ ■ ~\ POTATOES! POTATOES !! '"". POTATOES!! I\. I HAVE on hand and for SUe, in Large or S '.ill quantities, FrimrSy Floury Kidney Potatoes. MANGLES BCANGLKF. ]sß^HiH# MAKGLKP; A NBW*3rOCK OP MANGLES, BBSU MAKE' JU T ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 ROOMS TO LET. FOR SALF. A CAPIT4L LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consiating of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, 1£ mile from Post Office. The land is sub-divided into sereral paddocks through which streams of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for any industrious; and thrifty family to keep a couple of cows and a number of pigs, poultry, etc., with a prospect of good returns. Price and Termi Liberal, :i FOR SALE, NBW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME FEAPKR AND BINDER, J330, and with Wooden Frame £30. Seoond-hand Wood's proved), SINGLE APrtON HARVESTER, in work one aeason, MVT lOs. One Second-hand Piough, Double-furrow, by Booth & McDonald ; equal to New, £9< ■ ■.■ A FOB SALE. Eight-horse Power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Ruston & PnocTKn, 701b certificate. —Cheap. PERGUSSON AND MITOBELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local A cent for the above, and can supply Superior Bbawx Wrapping Paper at Reasonable Rates. I am hlbo a Porchacer of Old Woolp»cka and Saokiags suitable for paper mill requirements.



Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THKIR TAILORING. W. SPARROW TTAS 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 CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will Bell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :- - v : First Claw Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 555, former price 70s First Glass „ ... .. 60s, former price 75* First Class „ ... .. 65i, former price 80s First Class „ ... ... 70«, former price 85s Best Quality Twsel money can procure ... 755, former prioe°9oi No 4Foxes Serge Suit .. \ ... .. £3 12s 6d Best black or blue Wonted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Os Od Remember these Prices are for First Class 'Workmanship. FIT aSD STYLE~GUARANT£ED. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STEEET. N B —Ai these'prices may be copied by other Fir^R, please call or send for samples and compare qualities.



KAIAPOI HOUSE. A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS *OR PAST SUPPORT TT7E HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER JPHIS YEAR. m n—• LABGE IMPOETATIONS, FAIR'PRICES., MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET.