Ashburton Football Club.

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The annual genercl meeting of Iho Ashhurton Football Club was held in the. Arcade Chambers last evening There was \ good attendance, about forty being prfsent, and the utmost enthusiasm was fchown; Mr D<*vid Thomas, Patron of the Clu"> presided. ANNUAL UEPOKT. The annual report staled ihit the Club, c nailer ng unusual dsfficulti s met with dm In? the season, was in a satiafactory condi i)n. It referred to the difficulty in cducting v'aitori' lun-h pxtienses, etc. from p't.yere. F»<-m this cause tht biil>»» c«* sheet showed a debit balance of £118-81. Daring 'he searon the F rst F.fteen had pi yed four matches, winning three and drawing one. Thirty -eight points were scored against eilght. The Second Fifteen played ten matches, winning five, loping four, and drawirg one. One hundred ard six points were Fcored against fifty-eight. Both teams h»d eho«rn excellent football, and well upheld the honor of the Club. The Second Fifteen suffered somewhat from hiving to play many of its matches away from h°me. Reference was made to the advent of the Thursday h?!f holiday, which the Committee expected would give a great stimulus to football this ■•aeon.

NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected—Messrs It. Shearman, W. Sr car man, F. Tucker, P. Henry, J. Henry, .7, Ellis, W. Field, J Dore, B. S Fulton, E. J»okson, WV. Thiele and Moffdtt. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron—D. Thomas ; President —G. A. M. Buckley j Vice-Prewdents— Ben. Mi.jor Steward, J. Mclachlan, M.H.R., H. Frledlander, A. Harrison, E. J. Paul, J. B, Mayne, P. H. Cox, W. B. Denshire, A. Curtis, J. Henry, W. James, J, Dore, J. Scaly, Dr Leahy, 3. On, and T. Rollitt; Captain—First Fifteen—J. Wilson, (re elected) j Vice- Captain— E- Hetley. A great deal of Interest was taken in 'he election of captain for the First and after some keen ballotting resulted in the re-election of Wilson. Csptnin Seoond Fifteen—B. Center (re-elected) j Secretary aud Trei- Gurer—>. Thompson; Committee—H. Curtis, A. A. Fooks, R. Upton, Slattery and A. Orr; Selection Ctninaittee—J. Wilson, 1. Oohter, A. A. Fooks, and A. Orr.

RT7OBT- UNIOX. Mr Healey brought forward the matter of forming an Afrhburton Rugby Union •nd epoke at some length on the su&jecfe. Considerable discussion ensued, the general opinion of members being that the idea was premature. Eventually a committee consisting of Messrs Healey, Crotni« and Wilson was formed to get information in the nutter. It was agreed that no advantage had ac crued from belonging to the Canterbury Rugby Union, and on tho motion of Messrs Upton and Thompson it was resolved to rejoin the Soubh Canterbury Rugby Union. Mr Thomas agreed to acb as delegate, Me«s<-8 A. Curtis and F. Field were ap pointed -auditors. It was arranged that the captain and treasurer sign cheques, BUSCELLANIOUS It was resolved to enter the First Fifteen for the Senior Cup contest. Mr Thomas kindly offered a cup to be com peted for by the *. A.F.C. Second Fifteen And other district teams

The matter of changing the Club ground web discussed, most members ob jecting to the heavy drain on the Club funds cau ed by the Association's rent. However, after some discussion it was i agreed to retain the Domain oval. The date of first committee meeting was left in the hands of the captain and secretary to arrange. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to th« retiring secretary and to the chair man.

Springburn Presbyterian Church

Social ««« Concert at Al ford F«V«M

By an Occasltcal Cone pondent ' . It is a glorious change from the oft-times arid atmosphere of Ashburton to the verdant forest of Alford, and the quickening influence of 1000 feet altitude, which is within our reach by a two hours ride by Mount Somers branch. So was I impressed last Week while stalking on Pudding Hill the porcine progeny bequeathed us by the illustrious navigator. Although a generous harvest was humming, ad well as Sharplin's sawmill and the skating rink, we realised the merry wives of Alford had sufficient attractions to crowd their school room to .overflowing for a good old fashioned tea and reunion of the Presbyterian church. These blooming dames and damosels covered them selves with glory, and their guests with sweet confusion by their profuse hospitality. We blessed our natal constellations—we were in it, and after surveying the " grand auld hills" by the camp-fire, and the falling shades of the first of Mars, very acceptable were the tea and smiles of the forest maids. The gentle shepherd o! this hillside flock (Rev Mr Wettbrook) was the moving spirit, and he quickly conjured a worthy identity, Mr Andrew Moß'arlabe, into the chair, with great acclamation, to preside over the flow of song And it did flow, like their streams on Mount Some™, so that encores were at once prohibited. The Misses Mitchell, like the Gemini, were the first evening stars, and shone forth in a dashing prelude. *' Grandma's old wooden rocker," a touching Song by Mr Penney, at once gained an appreciative audience. Miss Reid,charmed us by her rendering of " Katie's Letter " in its delightful simplicity. Mr Dray*W pleasantly reminded us thab " A boy's best friend is bis mother," and Miss Timson in it sweet voice sang to Miss Reed's accompani ment. The irrepressible Mr Jago was scarcely an ideal "puir hairst lassie" in •• Rothesay Bay " but he brought down tHe house, and an imperious encore by his impersonation of "lhe Monte Carlo Man." The rhymes to ' millionaire' in this song found a sympathetic note in the briskets of the gods, who joined with a grand telling bray, the nasal feat, or feature, of the evening: Mr Drayton tod those near Ward's bedrock "Never to trouble trouble, till trouble troubled them" presumably with great effect* Mr Fagan showed himself an adept in melodrama in his song of " The good eld times." Mr Moses kept his hair ait While he warbled in a captivatingly amorous manner of *' A little maid and I." Mr jobs Mcfrrlane has * pleasant voice, evidently net heard <#«b enough, bat much appreciated, and Mr Giles sang also with a mnstoal voice of good quality. The last item was a feeling rendering of " The year that"s awa "by Mr Penney, the new master of SgffJlflnirn,« flnWhed singer and quite an aoquntien. Mr Morjrison, in moving a j vote of thanks to thetadtes, said he could see still before him the same kind, faithful faoes who had formed the ohnrch many years ago. After votes of thanks to the singers, committee and chair, a few remarks by the pastor, the company closed a most enjoyable and hearty meeting by joining in " God Save the Queen."

INFULUENZA.

f onpov, March 8 A plasterer, roaiclin u[ at Tooting, suffering f.-om influenzt, cut the throats of his wife and seven childrsn. fc'everal cases of suicide induced by influenza are reported.

GOVERNORSHIPS

Lok won, March 8

Lord Ripou has informed Lord Kintore that his successor will soon be appointed. He has received numerous applications for the post of Governor of South Australia from noblemen and others.

BRITISH GUINEA

London, March 8

News from British Guinea states that the Venezuela authorities arrested a number of British police on the frontier, about which there is a dispute, but afterwards released them. More recently they expelled the French and Belgian Ministers, because they ad vised the Powers to impose a mixed foreign tribunal on the republic.

More Smuggling.

Mblbournf., March 8 Another seizure has been made by the Custom house officials, this titre on the premises of a jeweller named John Robert Rowlands, carrying on business in Collins street. Stock' valued at £900 was seized, on the grounds that Rowlands had evaded duty on imported jewellery, and it is alleged that the evasions which have been extending over a peiiod of several years amounted to £350. Defendant was ordered to pay the latter amount, and was fined a thousand guineas. Bkisbane, March 9 Pierce, manager of the Murdoch Company, was charged with evading the payment of duty on jewellery, which bad been packed in accordtons, etc., during a period of twelve months. The invoices presented to the customs I showed only twelve pouuds worth of jewellery imported, while the invoices found on defendants' premises showed over £4000 worth. The case was ad journed

A HERO

Perth, March 9

Extremely gallant conduct was shown by Sample, second engineer of the steamer Federal. While the vessel was lying at anchor in Champion Bay, the boiler tubes burst, and the flow of boiling water resulting commenced to quench the fires, threatening grave consequences to the boiler and ship generally. Recognising the danger the engineer saw only one way of averting a terrible disaster, and at the risk of his life resolved to face the stream of scalding steam and arrest its escape. So that his clothing might not, in being removed afterwards, tear away the scalded flesh, he stripped the upper portion of his body naked, and facing the boiling fl'iid, succeeded in stopping the escape. The brave fellow sustained terrible injuries, but there is fychance that they will not prove fatal

CRICKET.

London, March 7 St. James 1 Gazette states that a cricketing expert has been noting the high scores registered in several of the innings of the Australian elevens, and taking the bowling strength of Btoddart's eleven, he concludes that England's supremacy in the cricket field is dangerously threatened in the new future and her attitude too complacent

IHI ASHBORTO>« OTJABDIAS: SATURDAY, MABOH 0, 1868.



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—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 holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Snn Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



Government Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. RATING Ad, 1894. THE Assessment Court for the District of the Borough of Ashburton, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List or Lists for the baid Borough, will he held at the place and on the date hereunder mentioned, viz:— Ashbujrton, at the M*g;sf-rate's Court house, on THURSDAY, March 28, 1895, at 10 45 am, C. A. WRAY, Judge. Magistrate's Ccurt, Ashburton, March 5, 1895. 3 32 Pnoiic JNotices. MOUNT SOBERS ROAD BOARD; ■\T°TICE i, hereby given that ALL IX RATES UNPAID after March 21 will ba SUHD f< r without further notice. E. B. COOPER, 3 34 Collector.



TARIFF COMMISSION. THE TARIFF COMMISSION will sit at the County Council Chambers, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1895, AT NINE O'CLOCK A.M. WITNESSES wishing to give evidence concerning the Tariff are requested to be in at that hoar, as the Commission will leave Ashburton the same day. E. W. KANE, Secretary. Dunedin, March 8,1895. 3 68 ASHBDRTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TNASMUOH as herds of Pl(|4 have _j_ recently caused considerable damage to water races, and also Pollution ol water, which, in some districts is u&ed for. domestic purpose^; and further, as Pig raising appears to be on tha increase, notice 18 hereby given that in future ALL OFFENCES of this nature will be Strictly dealt with under the provisions of the Water Race By-laws, unless special provision against damage and pollution be made, under arrangement with the Council. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Match 6, 1895. 3 41 BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION. i * TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOROUGH. r ADIES $ GENTLEMEN,—



We all deeply regret the death of Dr Tweed, which has caused an extra ordinary vacancy in the Borough Council, and none more deeply than I do ; but the business of life must be carried on by those who are left, no matter who is t»ken a^ray. To fill the vacincy, very many ratepayers have asked me to offjr myself, and to their solicitations I have yielded. Trained in my youth and early manhood to just such work us has to be done on the streets of a town, and with a practical knowledge of work in general, but more especially of the work requited in the Domain, I have an idea that I can be useful to the borough, and having the time to devote to the borough's service, I offer my services to my fellow citizens, whose votes and interest I now respect fully aek. I have the honor to be, Tours faithfully, 3 38 JOHN HENRY. 5i FOR SALE, on account of the Mort gagee, at a considerable sacrifice, Property known as Compton's Buildings, well situated in Moore street, being T.S. 89, containing with four Shops and Dwellings. Offers are invited for this Property, the Mortgagee having decided to sell At a con siderable loss. T, BOLLOCM. DOLLAR CIGAFETTES - 3d. No holdent orphotof>—H«KßY ZA*oia, Whole. ■alttfM* ■■. ' o i



E. W. Hanmer. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBUETON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on toy .own account, and I am a CASH BUYER oi 1 Wheat, Hals, Barley, AND ANY OTHEIt PRODUCE AT MARKETJATES. } I shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. / The best in the World.



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Bnsines* notice* The Portable Water Barrow, To ensure keeping the family in the enjoyment of Sound Health, ths) immediate surroundings of the Home should be Swpet and Gle«n. How to d« this without proper requisites is a problem difficult to solve. The Portable. : Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensable in the direction of perfect '! f sanitary arrangements. They can be put to various kinds of use, and they are so admirably constructed that, with than, a child can do work wbtob otherwise requires the strength of mature years. "■* ~ ' •-. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! 11 Tis strange, but true, for truth is always strange, stranger than fiction. IT ALWAYS PAYS TO DRENCH YOUR LAMBS, i No one will dispute the statement that if, by spending £1 you save £10, this is true economy, Lowest cost per head of any drench in the market, and its work cannot be excelled. - From Three Kings to Bluff, the testimony of farmers and statioo-holders has invariably been that the effect of drenching with JOSEPH FORDS MIXTURE HAS BEEN MARVELLOUS JOftEPH FORD* icour a Lung: Worn Ullxtar*?. P. FERKIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBDRTON. I' North British Fire Insurance Company AGEMCIES Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and Goods sent to all parts of the colony Remington Type Writer—Specimen on view 'iffOVaS SIHX JsLQ „■ i \s- «-,'-;■■'■.■■■.'■■,' ';|V^'^^B.lH I^LsK^B^B^B^BB - V^ - ' ' "f:> " l! '' ■. ' ■ ~ ' fiioi aa a a ; '! '-.!■! ,* '■ ■ • . " .■ -n v - ■: .. *s, -- -■-