FIRE ALARMS

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

DEATH.

Tctty On February 6, Alexander, son of Ge rg« Henry and A ones Nelly Tut'y, of flampstead ; aged three months. Asleep wi'h Jesui

Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1895

In a recent, issue we published a eible an uouncing the death of Marshal Fiancois- Certaiu Canrobert, a few maeshal lines of whose history may canrobert. not bo without interest, Ir has been said that m every French soldier's knapsack there is a Maishal's baton. Canrobert's history proves or.cc more that the figure is not by any means an idle one. He was born m 1809, and entered the army as a private soldier, and rapidly gained promotion. His services m Africa brought him into orominent notice, and were rewarded by his being made a General of Brigade, i onis Napoleon, when President, ap pointed him one of his aides-de-camp, and after the coup d'etat %a,ve him an impor tant commission. Upon the formation of the Army of the East, m 1854, he was ap pointed to the Crimea, and took part m the battle of the Alma, On the resigna tion of Marshal St. Arnaud General Can robert was appointed Commander-in chief. In 1855, owing to ill-health, he resigned, and returned to France, where he was treated witn great distinction by Napoleon, who sent him on a mission to the Courts of Denmark and Sweden. At the beginning of the Italian war, m 1859, he received the command of the 3rd oorps of the Army of the Alps, and so greatly distinguished himself throughout the campaign, that he was made a marshal of France. During thu Franco-German war he had the misfortune to be shut up m Metz with Bazaine, and on the capitula tion of that fortress was sent prisoner into Germany. On the conclusion of peace he returned to France, and for a time was a senator. Marshal Canrobert myriad ifi. iB6O Miss Macdonald, a Scotch lady.

shall have the benefit of his criticisms V upon colonial manners and characteristics, j We will once again have an opportunity < of "seeing ourselves as others see us," which is instructive if not always pleasant. The new Bishop of Wellington has very »; decided views upon the responsibility j attaching to the possession I the law op of wealth. Speaking at lork. his installation from St. Paul's fearless and striking paradox—"Ye were called for freedom; on'y up« not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants (slaved) one to another "—ha pointed out that m the same breath wo were told to he free and ro be slaves —slaves of Christ and slaves of our fellows. Dr Wallis then went on to say: "The same marks of servitude which characterises our relation to th* 5 Master are to be visible iv our rela tion to our fellows. If the slave has no rights or privileges, neither have we. We owe nothing +o ourselves; we owe everything to God, and m Him every thing to those He loves. Oar time, our strength, our wealth ; these are not really ours ; we are but stewards, trnstees. Of the Christiana of the first days we read that * not one of them said aught of the things which he possessed was his own ; but they had all things common.' They had discovered the true principle of the ordering of property; this we cannot question, though wa may have grave doubts whether they had discovered the wisest application of the principle; irdeed the subsequent pauperism of the Church at Jerusalem m»y lead as to infer that they had not. Speaking of the church m New Zealand the Bishop showed that he knows more of her history by far than many of her sons who have been for years within the curtains of her tenit. He said :— "Does nob the presence of another Bishop, the last consecrated save one, remind us New Zealaudera, by birth or adoption, that we ourselves have a church history of which we may well be proud ? He recalls to us that roble pair, of brothers who kept watch right lovingly and reso< lutely over the welfare of their native di«- j ciples. Oar thoughts travel backwards to their fellow-worker, that! great Bishop, a true king of men, whose indomitable courage and many-sided sympathy were used by God for binding together scattered believers into a Church conscious of its unity and strongth. And when our hearts are chilled with disappointment and we are tempted to believe that we are fight ing for a lost cause, who can teach us faith and patiencs so well as Samuel Marsden, the first Apostle to New Zealand, who again and again was bidden to hope against hope that neither devil nor man should have power to quench the light which 80 years ago he had kindled,. All these have passed to their reward ; but we thank God that He has kept .alive eye-witnesses of the grf at things He has done m my two predecessors—Bishop Abraham, whose name is a household word m the potteries and factories of the English Midlands, and Bishop Hadfield. dear as I know to your selves, dear to the multitudes who mora than a quarter of a century ago were scattered upon tha hills like sh^ep with out a shepherd, until with manfal disre gard of bodily weakness he led them into the fold of Christ "

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The New Zealand Times has been served with a writ for £600 damages by Mr Bod man, a tradesman of Pahiatua The plain tiff paid an account to the 7 imcs, bub owing V) some blunder he was sued for ij m Court and hence the claim. A hard-up wayfarer called on a farmer quite recently for a job. He w*s tod if he picked the ' yellow boys' out; of the cornfields ho cou'.d earn 10s a week. The iume had no conneCtiori with, } icking up sovereigns, but referred to wild turnip, which has bt>en bad m some of the crops. The Premier hss been informed that r Russian nobleman has arrived 'at Auckland to make inquiries respectirg the colony and that; he will shortly arrive .m Welling ton. Tt is believed that his special mission is to report as to its population, its sourceß of industry and its suitability as a ground for Russian immigration. The Longbeach estate has always had the reputation of growing superb beef. The bullock carcase now m view m Mr James Smith's shop, AJford Forest Rbad, does not belie the good name. It is the caroaae of a three-year-old Shorthorn, and scaled 950 lb. A steak from such a beast ought to be a sweet morsel. A tale was whispered and scouted some years »go that a certain Judge was given to seeking clairvoyant aid before summing up for or against prisoners. And only the other day m a Sydney court the widow of a J.P. deposed on oath, during the hearing of a fortune-telling case, that her ' deceased husband constantly sought occult aid m adjudicating. On the arrival of Lord GHaseowJat Inver cargill test week, the Southland Times says there was a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen on the platform at the railway station, and His Excellency was greeted with a warmth indicative of his popularity lin the colony. Lord Glasgow and Major Elliot were driven to the Southland Club Hotel by the mayor and Mr Bissett, where a number of gentlemen waited upon his Excellency to ascertain his pleasure with 'regard to the arrangements made for his entertainment m Invercargill. He asked how long the dramatic performance m the theatre would take, explaining that he had not altogether regained his accustomed health. On being informed that the drama, with the interpolated rausis, would probably last two hours and "a half, His Excellency, after a moment's hesitation, sud he thought he * could stand that,' and resigned himself to the fate that awaited him —the enjoyment, or otherwise, of 'jQ-ujr Mannering' as presented by the members di the Southland Caledonian Dramatic Society. H£s Excellency was attended m the theatre by the ruayor, Mr Bissett, and a number of prominent ladies and gentlemen, and expressed the highest approval of the effortsof thelocal amateurs. He appreciated their capabilities, and was entertained by their performance ; he went to endure ? but remained to enjoy.

The hotel employee® of the Ashburton district enjoyed a " social" m the Orange Hall last night. The room was hung with flags and the walls very tastefully decor ated with evergreens, so that when the guests had all assembled the scene pre sented waa very pretty indeed. To supply the music Mr Charles Pox had been brought from Christchurch, and he played with his accustomed sprlghtliness, so that the thirty or forty couples who were pre sent had every chance afforded them of' enjoying »( pleasant time on the floor, which, By tJhW'wsiy ' Nfte JMmi*^ h^d m excellent fettle. 'v Refreshment^ were m abundanc catered by Mrs HuffawJ, whose w£*ogo ntme is a household weird for effici ency m thjte' fconnection. Dancing was kept up jpalously 'tjfl^ an e«jrly hour, but at interval a songs, etc., were given by $tany of those present, so that the programme far iftderd froiin mon otonous. Tfre g%%eriug was a most enjoyable one and % complete success, to which the excellent managing abi;ity of the committee who had charge of the acraPgementH contributed m no email degree Tt understood that m the winter' asocial, K.^-OOttfinod to the empJWee& bat m which the wrio.* o* v&e traefe ypl foe ai^ked _fc«> take part, will be arranged for,'land # tho success of the gathering fast noticed be t&l&n >»ji » cri tetion, an enjoyable evening is m "stor^ for the hotel-keeper? of the district and tUeir friende.

C An extraordinary Gazette further pro j roguea Parliament until the 11th day of j April. The notice is only a formal one. We have been shown samples of beauti ful lighb white bread made by Messrs Pollock and Bryant from new wheat, i grown and milled by Mr E. Thomas at j Wakanni Mill. The wheab was threshed ' on Monday last, milled on Tuesday and baked on Wednesday. A large public meeting h&M last ni«ht at Hokitika decided to present Mr Seddon with a earvice of pate on his departure from Westhnd to fake up his permanent residence m Wellington, as a recognition of his many public services. Influential Committees have been appointed through out the district. The business at the Court to-day was of the shortest. Two by-law cases were withdrawn with consent of thp Court, one civil case was called, but was struck out, as parties did not appear, and some evi dence m another case was taken on cjm mwsion. The Justices were Messrs Thomas and and Upton. The Curator of the Southland Accli matisation Society has placed a quantity of trout fry m a stream afc the head of Paterson's Inlet (Stewart Island), and also at George Sound, ort the West Coast. The Secretary reported that twelve opossums have been placed m the bush on Stewart Island, and the same number at Milford Sond. The Tauranga correspondent of the New Zealand Hora'd writes : — «There are numerous reports about the richness of these mysterious Uiiwera gold reefs, but the most authentic of the lot is that the late Mr Troutbeck, of Galatea, got out threeseparate parcels and had them tested, the assays gofng from 6|oz to Boz to the ton. It is believed that the Natives will even now not disclose the richest parts of the reefs, but Messrs Gordonand Mackay's report will be eagerly looked forward to as authoritatively deciding whether the country is really gold bearing, and as to its comparative richness, There is likely to be some difficulty m keeping up the supply of ministers during the nexD few months for the Dunedin Presbyterian Churches. At yesterday's meeting of the Presbytery the resignation of the Rev Mr Adamson of Port Chalmers was accepted with regret. Rev J. Gibb, of the First Church, was granted eight months' leave, and the Rev Mr Porter, Caveraham, six months. The First Church pulpit is expected to be filled by visiting Victorian ministers. Knox Church is without a nettled minister, and though the North Dunedin congregation 1 have given a call fo the R*v Mr Mclntyre,, 1 Tasmania, it will be sometime before he, can be inducted if he accepts. ( The Auckland correspondent of the Otygo Daily Times telegraphs:—**Con • t sidnrable attention has been given by ( passers-by to an exhibit m the window of Messrs Kohn's establishment. It is a . beautiful album, which m to be presented [ to Mr and Mrs Macquaid, of Dunedin, as a memento of the noble self-sacrificing conduce of their daughter. Miss Annie } Macquaid, at the wreck of the Wairarapa. ' The album is bound m red morocco leather, the outside being adorned with ) ornamentation made from Great Barrier silver. The main feature is a representa tion of a lifa-buoy, on which is inscribed ihe name of the vessel. Around this is looped a silver rope. On a shield are the words, *In loving memory of Annie I Macquaid, ast. 29,' and the motto * Honour the Brave.' together with the date of the wreck. Inside is a fine photo of the t heroine, the illuminated address from the " subscribers and a list of their names, also newspaper references to the noble con duct of the deceased stewardess." r. A shocking calamity occurred the other night m a schoolroom m an outlying dis ' I trict of Belfast, whereby four children } lost their, lives and thirty others were } injured. It appears that a performance 1 described as a * costumn recital' was b ing ■ given by a company to ho styled themselves ' 'George Arthur and Co , ' and as the ' prices of admission ranged from onp penny 7 to three pence, the building, which is • capable of seating about four hundred i ppople, was crowded, the greater portion ' ,s>f those present being children. As the I performance proceeded, someone turned out the ga* and a panic ensued, reau'ting I In a stampede for the staircase. Here the audience got; jammed together, the !. majority of those m front falling headlong to the bottom of the staircase and the 1 o hers coming pell mell on top of them. [ A terrible eceno ensued, the smaller t children being trampled upon m the attempt to reach the exit, which was found to be closed. The panic lasted for some 5 time, apd when an entrance was effected J by another door and the light turned on ' it was found that three of the children ' were already dead, while a large number were m an utterly exhausted state. ', Impubities m the bloop— We have seen ; hosts of letters from people who have re ' ceived great benefit from the use of. Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly . estimated, for it cleanses and clears the s . blood from all impurities. 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The Markets.

. iNyERCAEGiLL, January 6 About 3000 bales were submitted at the second of the sjrool sales to-d&y. There was a good attendance of buyers, but prices showed a decline of £d to §d on those ruling at the previous sale. Crossbreds brought up to Bd, but only for special lines. The top price for merinos was 4^d.

Marriage of Colonel Fox.

Napier, February 6 A fashionable marriage was celebrated at Sfc Matthew's Church, Hastings, this afternoon, when Colonel Fox, com mandant of the New Zealand forces, was united to Miss C. Russell, second daughter of Captain Russell, M. H. R. The church was appropriately decorated for the i occasion. The ceremony was witnessed iby a Urge number of spectators. The wedding gifts were costly and numerous, including one from H.R.fl. the Duke of York.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expiessed by our correspondents)

ODDFELLOWS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—l saw m last night's Guardian a report of Oddfellows' meetjng. They seem to be higtfly plesfeed with themselves that they are only 2!?s per number under the standard of solvency. Now, Sir, I would advise the Readers of the Lodge to look up their lafii valuation, and they will find a deficiency of 85§ per member (or something like £2 |ls (id.) The next i time they make use of your valuable j paper, f hope they will state facts and not ■ mislead tha public, as I believe the leaders of other societies are just as anxious re the solvency of their respective societies and need no levies.-—I am, etc., , Observer,

FIRE BRIGADE.

ASiiuiL innarim.

The annual dinner at the Ashburton P'ire Brigade was given last evening m the new enginte shed, which makes a capital hall for this or similar purpose, besides affording suitable accommpdation for the plant. The wills are of brick, and the building about twenty-fiva feet; from floor to ridate, and the floor of concrete, about 22ft by 40fc. Notwith standing the very rough night, shortly after eight o'clock about fifty parsons sat down to an excellent repast provided by the catering committee. Amongst those present were Mr John MoLachlan, M.H.R, Councillors Cuthbertson and Paul, Messrs Keir, Salek. and other visitors. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Scaly) and Councillor Thomas arrived later, and apologies were received from NTefsrs Hugo Friedlander and Gr. A. M. Buckley. The members of the Brigade, with fire police and salvage corps, attended m strong force to welcome their paests, and with the assistance of Messrs H. A. Gates and H. H. Fooks at the piano, a strong representation of vocal talent, and an abundance of fun and good humour, a most enjoyable evening was spent. Fall justice having been done to the good things provided, and the toast of Her Majesty the Queen duly honored, the chairman (Captain A. A. Fooks) called on Mr James Keir to propose the next toast, •• The Parliament of New Zealand," with which he coupled the names of Messrs MoLachlan and Cuthbertson. Mr McLachlan said he was very pleased to be present by invitation. Mr Kelr had made reference to his former state ment that certain Acts had been passed " like Jack Robinson." He was glad the allusion had been made. Some of the clauses of the Acts were nob read at all m Committee. The marginal reference only were read, and unless a member had all the acts before the House by heart, he could not always know what was being done. One of the oldest members of the House had said it was impossible for a single member to master all the bills be fore the House. Many of the members had to attend Committee meetings from 10 am till 12 noon. He was on three Committees himself, and he should not be expected to know as much about bills that chiefly affected the large manufacturing districts as the members for such dis tricts. He represented an agricultural district aai to his mind the Shop Hoars Bill had appeared, amongst others, to be of much lees importance to his consti' tuents than the Dairy Industry, Traction Engines Bills, etc, to which he had chiefly devoted his energies. Much tim«» was spent over bills such as the Licensing Bill, which was not required till the last had had a fair trial. If a new one was seen to be necessary he would vote m support of the best interests of the com munity. The Fair Rent Bill would not pass, such a Bill might be useful m London or places where rents had became oppressive, but Parliament were stepping out ot their province to interfere m private contracts m a country like this. A scheme for old age pensions would have his support generally. This occasion was not one for a political spefch. and he would conclude by thanking them for the toast. Mr Cuthbertßon did not know why a defeated candidate should be coupled with the toast, but he hoped to again con test a seat. Captain Fooks proposed the health of the Aishburton Borough Council, coupling with it the names of Crs Paul and Out hbertson. He believed that when thtt Council h&d understood what w»»s re-! quired th«y had a* far as possible assisted the Brigade, which bad been many years, m existence, and had done a lot of good work voluntarily. Cr Cuthbertson had been an extremely useful representative on the Council, and no one had taken more interest m their welfare or done more to promote it. Last ye<*r had put a severe strain en t heir finances on account of the large number of fires that had occurred, but notwiiistanding this, thanks to the assistance of contributions from persons whose property they had saved, their balance was on the right fide of the ledger, As to tha Brigade, it had main tained its full numerical strength, its i efficiency and discipline were excellent, and ha would not wish to have a better set of men under him The plant also was m first rate ordfr, but he Had thought it best to postpone the annual inspection until the buildings were finished and it could be properly housed. Cr Cu'hlwtson had to apologise for the absence of Cr Brooke. Personally he had always done his utmost to further the interests of the Brigade, recognising the Utility of the institution and the self sacrificing labor of the men, who deserved the Council's best and ungrudging support. He had been opposed on all sides m his endeavours to obtain the new engine ahed, whiph he was glad they had at last obtained, as it was most necessary for the protection of their valuable plant. He thanked them on behalf of the Council for the toast and complimented them on their efficiency, which was due to the energy of their captain and officers, and the fact that every member had his heart m the work. Cr Paul had as far as possible assisted Cr Outhberteon m taking care of the Brigade. If the building had cost rather more than anticipated the. money was well s^ent, and they owed something to Mr Fooks, senr., m connection with the plans. If any Councillors had opposed the erection of the shed, he thought they had done so from want of knowledge of fcha subject. Cr Cuthbertson, ab the request of the Captain, then made the following presen tations:— Lieutenant Nokes, with a second two years' service bar. Fireman Parkin, a three years* service bar, and he was complimented on having the best attendance record, which meant a good deal where all the members were so parti cular m this respect. Firemen Baker and Kennedy, medals, as winners of the two-men rescue event at the Friendly Societies' Sports, where they had defeated Timaru and local teams, The Ashburton team had also taken first and second places m the five-men manual competition: At this stage of the proceedings His Worship the Mayor ai^d Councillor Thomas arrived. Assistant ln?»nfter P-iuling~ Iv propos ing the health r.f the Mayor, felt gratified to nee His Worship present—a Mayor having been up to the present time a rara avis at their aatherinfSi It would sfford them pleasure as a body to pee the head of the Council amongst them *nd no doubt as Ion? as they received the countenance and assistance of that body, the Brigade would continue to flourish. His Worship apologised for the Uteness of the arrival of Cr. Thomas and himself, who had boen detained on important busi ness. He was sorry to learn that former Mayors had not usually attended on pre vious occasions, the Council should be proud to have sqch a body qf men as com-i posed the Brigade amongst them. They had proved second to none m the Colony* and were worthy of all the assistance trie Borongh could afford, and they could rely on his sympathy to, do the besj; for them. His Worship proposed the health of the Brigade, to which Captain Fooks re sponded. He would not say much about the shed now, as the Conncil would probably open it formally. It practically cost the town nothing, as the plant had been the means of saving thousands of pounds worth of property. The weak point was the hook and ladder service The Brigade were providing gome ladders themselves, but a proper carriage was badly UlOdtd. The {aiders, were often

the first thine; wanted at a fire. They started before the engine, but were pissed iby it on the way with the lumbering contrivance they had at present, and tr.e men dragging it were exhau&ted before they got to the fire. When Councillors saw the affair themselves he thought they would not hesitate to contribute a small sum to provide something better. Lieutenants Nokes and Mi!e3 »l«o re sponded, and with Engineer Pauling agreed with Mio Captain's remarks as to the necessity for a proper carriage The Associated Fire Brigades, and Fire Insurance Association were not forgottim m the toast. Mr Eeir said there had been a coldness between hitmelf and the Brigade (C<tp:ain Fooks : " Not the present one.") It was cleared away by a little fire at bis own place. He was glad to hear the Captain approved of the amalgamation, as he, when Chairman of i he Fire Brigade Com mittee, had worked hard to promote it. Captain Focks had not been satisfied with the terms. All their plant had been taken and they got £25. Formerly the Council paid small expenses from time to time as they were incurred, instead of which they now got a fixed sura of £76 per annum, which was more satisfactory, le thought the annual inspection should be made by an officer from ontaide, and that the officers should be permanent and not subject to an nu»l change*. It was not often a Brigade had the advantage of the experience of a gentleman as Captain who held a Volunteer Captaincy as well. He had much pleasure m proposing his health. Captain Fooks thanked the visitors and his fellow firemen for the hearty manner m which the toast had been received. His position was a responsible one, but the duties had been much lightened by the way m which his efforta had been seconded by the men under his command. The Council must not take all the credit for the amalgamation. It was on the Brigade's minutes that he had proposed it himself. He agreed with MrKeirthat the annual elestion of officers was * mistake. It tended to disorganise matters just before the election. He had been thirteen years m the Brigade, and this would probably be his last; In financial matters the Brigade had studied the Council as well as themselves. Mr Nokes proposed the visitors, to which Mr Thomas replied. He said no reason* able request of the Brigade had been refused, aud the room they were m was an earnest that their wants would be granted as far as possible, and that the Brigade would have the earnest support of the Council. He thought the amalga* mation emanated from the Fire Commit tee of the Council. He had not had a fire yet like Mr Keif, but was quite prepared on the chance of one, to make a donation of the amount of the deficiency m their funds. They could also reckon on him for a subscription of P2 2a. Mr Salek also responded. Of all insti tutions m Ashburton the Brigade had his warmest sympathy. While other young fellows joined cricket and shooting clubs for their own pleasure, the firemen were doing hard work gratis for their fellow townsmen. As to the hook and ladder plant required, he was sure that it the Council gave half the sum required, the business people would readily subscribe the rest. He for one wtould be pleased to give a guinea. Mr Keir said he would undertake to make the carriage for £10 if they allowed him to draw the plans. The toasts of the Custodian, the Press, the Caterers (Messrs J. Miles, Nokes and Barber), and the Ladier, were drunk, as were all other toasts, with musical honors. A vote of thanks wan passed to Cr Caihbertson for making the presentations, and for his assistance m the Council A special vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs and Miss Miles for their assistance m providing the eatables. Songs were contributed between each toast, the whole proceedings winding up with " Auld Lansrsyne," which brought a very successful gathering to a oloee.

SUPREME COURT.

*• TiatftAßV.

Timaru, February 7. The Supreme Court was engaged all day yesterday with a case of sheep steal ing. A small farmer on the Rtmpitata was charged with the most barefaced appropriation of 100 of a neighbor's ewes just before lambing» clipping off. and blotching some of the brand?, and marking the lambs as his. The defence was that m the simplicity of his mind he was satisfied with an approximately correct count of his flock, and that some one had taken 100 of accused's, and filled up the gap from a larger flock. He was sentenced this morning to twelve months imprison* menfe. A similar sentence was imposed on Martin Carrig, a small farmer, who pleaded guilty to stealing eighteen sheep from one neighbor and four from another. The criminal session concluded to-day. Henry Knight, on four charges of enter ing a shop at Waimate by skeleton keys and stealing goods, got six months on each charge— concurrent.

The Postal Conference.

Hobabt, February 6 At the Postal Conference, on the motion of Sir J. Forrest (Western Australia) new moil contracts were recommended to be made for toe years, and hence Freemantle be the first port of call. The Conference then went into Com mittee to consider Sir J. Pender's reply to the Hon. Mr Ward's motion, and adjourned the question until to-morrow. In connection with the mail contract the Conference affirmed the employ ment of white instead of colored labor.

Sir Roland V. Williams

London, February 5. Lord Herchell, Lord High Chancel* lor, denies any imputation of miscon duct m connection with Justice Sir Roland Y. Williams. He admitted it was possible for expediency that a more permanent transfer was contemplated, but so far as Sir Robert Homer's ap pointment to Justice Williams' position was concerned it was only temporary. He resented Sir Roland WiiHams'ac tion with regard to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, and the statement that ha desired to screen some person was absolutely untrue, Lord Herschell asserts he did not intend to transfer Justice Sir Roland Williams from the Bankruptcy Court against his will.

THE ASHBUBTOI* GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1895.



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There are writers m the Press who s^eer at the visits to our shores of suoh men as tha Rev de Wilt Tal rev. mage, and others who H. R $A>yEis. have earned fame m the world of literature, on the platform or m ithe pulpit. They for get that only by sucn visits can |bhe ereat macs of our people, who can never hope by any possible chance to be able to visit the Old Cowntry, iwe opportunities of seeing and hearing tfie great £'ars of the old world. It is a ease of Mahomed and the mountain, and m most eases the money those visitors take »w^y, if they are fortunate enough to take any, from those lonely islands of the Pacific, is very well spent "indeed upon them. Thn _ last great nacie mentioned as likely to visit us fa the Rsy #. W>- Hawftis. He comes to the colonies on a leei^yg jbnor, and some hint as to who he' w'mft^ not 'fi& mwel come to snoh readers as do iibtjkeep them abreastof the world of .literature. He ia a celebrate* A«#ica#£lergyman- of Lon- \ d,on, being inctf!Q]?enfc of St. James c,, Marylebo»e. He is ,pafl o| the Church School, a»d holds what may be termed •• pe»»iw ' Wts op many sub jects. He is never tiacfewar^ m express ing his opinions. He ia a$ o ( cs»aj[onal contributor to the prominent w»ag»»ines, and has writfceJl several works on thoolo gica! and music*^ Bwbjeots. He is an en thusiastic lover of md^c, and his literary eflcwfcs fn this direction are c^tainly M°re ptipul^r ,tha^i books on theology 7. He ,is a yery strong an^j-p^isectlonist, ana was i short ,tinje ago dra^in Jnto a sharp controversy with the Ijaiicet con^e£?ijing the erection ot a Pasteur Institute atj Chelsea. Mr Haweig is a close observer! of men and affairs, and a keen critic, and his visit should prove interesting-first, on account of his personal views upon matters of world-wide importance; and lubii^ncutfy because, ww« suppose, we



m xi r. an xii oi xit. rpHESE WATCHES are proving the BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Prices: 12/6, "20/-, 25/-, & 30/. Only to be obtained from S SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUJRTON. 1 126



/"IHRISrMAS Presents, Choice Orna-! \J xnents, Zithers and Jew's Harps, ' Balis aci<i Dolls for everybody from Id . each; Jointed Dolls for 6cl, Sleeping Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian .'Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mbs Alcoen's Ladies' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street, ' NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET. Half-Yearly Stocktaking. , UTRIW HATS to be cleared out at Greatly Reduced Prices. Boy's Straw Hats 3s 6d for Is Men s Straw H-its 3s 6rt for Is Men's Java Straw Hate 2s 9d for a 6d Men's Straw Hats 6a 9d for 3a 6<? We do not often advertise Cheap Goods, but these are GENUINE REDUCTIONS. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Boy's Strong School Boots 5s 6d Men's Light Balmorals 8a 6d Men's Strong Canvas Shoes 5s Men' strong Nailed Shooters 9a 6d You will Save money by purchasing your Boots from the H. ZJ). F. Women b Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Women's Glace Kid Shoes 5a 6d Maids' Tan Strap Shoes 5s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Hallenstein BrosJ



( Wanted. j } /~\YSTEkS by Express To-ntatht Fu'*t; |V/ of the season.—Wm. Jewitt, oppo ' site Mail Office. 2 21 "pftUBARB and Apples Id per lb ; Cr any quantity for wine and jam" Plums for jam. Orders seft with xVlrs Kan will. 2 86 WANTED Known -That we are sell ing Mason's Patent Jam Jam Tints 6* per dozen, Quarts 7s. and half Gallon 10s to clear. Enamel and Brays Preserving Pans from 4s 6i upwards. - John Ocr and Co. 2 33 NEW Season's Teas, just to hand. V>t>st value m Ashburion. Prises 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, and 2/4 — Oakson and Co 2 24 *f ADIF.S 1 and Gentlemen^ lefNoff |_J Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or ' exchanged. — Mes Knight, opposite Templar Hall, near Post Office. 11 170 WANTED Known—All wocl Delaines, Prints, and Crepons below whole sale rates.—Mitchmx and Turner T>RESENTS. We are now giving X. Presenta to all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Skgers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Special line 6f Gents' Uegatta Shirts, all sizes, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Speotacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the option line at S. Salek's, Optician. WANTED Known.—Having had such a successful season with Dresses, balance to clear \t nominal prices.— Mitchell and Turner. 11TANTED Known-Holders of YY Present tickets can now get them chan ed.—H. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Kwown — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Eoad, Ashburton, 11*134 "Tin ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY fihowing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. "DEAOTTIfULand useful Presents to J3 all purchasers of 2a 6dand upwards. —H. C Sboers, Meltord House. WANTED Known—A tremendous run on our Gloves, 4|d upwards. —Mitchell and Turner. X a ANTED Known—Tint «. A- v *' Slower, Confectionpr, Eas^ street, has a splendid variety of Fry's and Cadbury'a Chocalate Boxes, now m stock. ! ROBERT ALOORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the Kaiapoi Smles, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton. Also an assortment of Boots. v *;~aTn T E DLNOWN. — F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, nexn the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of every tlwscrip'i »n. Ice at reasonable rates L»dies Room a specialty. 1*153 ■„ i EKBAL Beer, Herbal Baer. Six ' ' gallons of splendid Herbal Beer for 7d. Made with a bottle of Potter's Herbal Beer Extract, price 7d per bottle. Warranted purely heihal. I letcheb Bros.. Wholesale and Retail Agents, Oa?h Supply Stores, Aehburton and Cnristchu'ch. BANW ! Bang i owiig I My new se« son'n stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kyoock's and, Cluu Cartridges. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads,« Cases and all sporting materials of the first quality *t J. VV. Harulby's, un Emporium WANTED- Every Lady to try Madam Balcombes latent l;x ---pandina; Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalehone throughout. Orders left at Mr K. Hull's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 f IHEAP Christaa't Present, Cheap \J New Ye«r Gifts, Cheap Toys, Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. Mhs Adams, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—Thato*itg to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders 1 Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, it will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawbib 168 BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet'a Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex«ra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16a 6d.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Buildinor* fw"| OTICE 1 Notice Sport for all (N Guns let emfc on hire or sold on tix»9 payments. Hfcving a professional Gunsosifch on the premises, I undertake to r^oair Gun* «| any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W Hakdley, Ironmonger, «fc* OY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Ohildren'" Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of He**, J opng England, i and other New Books at Lo;r^P«ces.— L. F. A*toebwes and Co. 11 98 OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's - Underclothing, Apr*)B9, and Pina fores • also a good assortment of Calicoes, tfuslina, Flanneletfceo. Trimmings, pte ;J at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bakers Buildings. TVUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock VJH ai G-unsj ust to hand direct^ from the fi&arwteeAurers. Double and Single Barrel Breemk Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection ievited. $q old stock to select from at J. W. U*xWty'9 rtinß Repository _ { WANTED Known—That if you are m! want of a first class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. MoisoN'sjyo» will get the very best at reduced prices. As for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Uwtralaslan colonies. Repairs well done and it once Premier Boot Maker, Town Hall Bond Store, TV street, Aehburton. "1 QOPt ew ear ards an<* ■New 4.0 t/Q# leari^ifts of various kinds Fancy Goods, including jPapoy; Glass and Chinaware, Toys of various ikjin^e., Chinese Lanterns, Near Games for ,indq?>rß and outdoors, including Tennis and iCriqket Material; Writing Desks and .Cases, {nkstand*, Photo and Scrap Albums, Tries' Hand Bags, Picture Frames | PiotWSS, Tex s, A ccordeons, Concertinas, r Violins, Either Harps, Banjos and a i great variety ( 9^ other goods all at Reduced ' Prices for Cash #k h- F. Andrkwes and , Co. s \ 1m)Tl"aB CIGARISsrId. -w No j h^tders or photo*.— Henry Zandib, Who



VIOLIN SCHOOL. | T|/TISS BESSIR SIMMONDS, Teacher iyl of the Violin, re-opened on MONDAY. January 2L, at. Saunders' Build-in*, on Mondays Wednesdays, Tl-iura-.lays, and Saturdays, from 2 o dock tili 6 p.m Terms on app'icßtion. Private addreasi—Oresk Ro*d, Ailtintyn. X 63



TINW^LD. O O"" PRlCEnpaired (or Cot'act fcO'J* »ndT.S.fi27. Tinwaid, w>-U pituit»d on Graham's Ilotd, on account« f the mortgage*. T. DOLL AH OIGAWBTTKB — 3d. so hnt<krnor.pl)«to«.^-UEMVV Zawobp., wbole* fla »!•»«'



Busings Notice-. j } STOCK-TAKIKG SALE OF General Drapery, Clothing & Boots AT j G. J. NE ILL'S, FRIEDLA XDE RS 1 CORNER, BAST! STREET, ASHBURTON. EVEBYTHING BEDUOED. TW-O REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED, TEBMS CASH. 18 9 4. Christmas and New Year's Greeting FLETCHER BROS-, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, EX GOTHIC— 100 cases Finest New Vegtisan Currants 50 boxes Finest New Sultanas 30 boxes Finest New Valencias 50 boxes Finest New llemes 35 boxes Australian Muscatels, to bo cleared at per lb ALSO THE FOLLOWING JUST Tt) HAND FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- j Jordan Almonds Dessicated Cocoanut Keene's Mixed Spice Preserved Fruits Preserved Ginger Pears, Peaches, Cordials, c&c. Apricots, Ac. Valencia Almonda |lb bottles of Persian Sherbit, 8d per bottle. A splendid line of Christmas Oake m Fancy Baskets to be sold at Is 6d each. PLfiASR NOTE thit all those Goods are of the very FINEST QUALITY PROCUIi\BLE, whbh we intend to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. A look at our windows will show. PRESERVING .SEASON, 1895.' JUST LANDING Ex AURIGA, 25 tons Finest Mauritius Cans Sugar (1 IG-i bags This is the FINE3T C;VNE SUGAR to be got] and jam, Ac , made with it will keep almost any length of time. NOTE ADDRESS FLETCHER BEOS., CASH SUPPLY BTOBES, ASHBUBTON, AND LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. Donttraiss seeing our splendid show o£ Christmas Fruits, &c. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SJLMIL SUGAR. S U G A B; We Have Jw-b Landed 1O TONS OF MAURITIUS SUGAR for the JamiSeasom Al who wish their jam to keep well should use MAUttWI 8 &OGAB jjIIMKST J^BW / URR^NTS. yALENCIA -nAISINS O- QULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season^ crop, '.. \.rifi have also to hand, .'per b.b. R^ngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery 1 '"■, V including some choice lines of rnPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, CUPS A«D T JA^^|' TB> SET s OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Whlcn we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Post despalohed with punctuality. Gooflo Delivered m Town and Snburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Ova Motto. SHtSABMiN BRO3, MARKET HOUSB