EUROPEAN AND OTHER FOREIGN ITEMS.

LoNDOy, April 13 Lord Roberta considers that the steady advance of Russia in Turkestan has rendered it necessary for Great I Britain to a.Uer her policy to wards the I Border tribe?, and establish -suie> relations than those created by a mere system of subsidies. In his opinion the defence of India depends to a large extent on the attitude taken up towards these outlying districts. On the Exchange it is regarded that the failure of the Londonderry mine will impair the success of the West Australian lbaris which are expected to be placed on the market immedi ately. The Westminster Gazette trusts that the Government, will choose a ftronp Governor for New Soiith: Wales, as Sir Robert Dug was not a success; and it adds that a man of real public distinction would be welcomed regard less of wealth. N»w York, AprlM3 The New York authorities have completed a sunken mortar battery of 500 feet square, defending the entrance to the harbor. Sixteen mortars are used, each Worked by electritity, and they will project 10001b six miles. Paris, April 12

Reports from Toulon say that the, relieving vessels ef the French Padific Sqnadron have been ordered to Do menican. Baiter and Huahine to avenge the recent outrages, and if necessary they will bombard the native settlements. The French accuse the Wesleyan missionaries o£ creating the disorder in Baiter. Shanghai, April 13 A number of Chinese in Pekin attacked two American ladies in the street and brutally ill-treated them The ladies eventually sought refuge in the Russian Embassy. Madrid, April 13 The Spanish Government is taxing Cuba to the extent of a million sterling to provide the expense of subduing the rebellion. The leaders of the rebellion have fled, and order has been restored. Berlin, April 12 Prince Bismarck, in replying to an address from the German residents in Odessa, said that political friendship 1 was equally necessary between Russia and Germany, and he urged the culti vation of respect for Bussia as a better neighbor than any other of the large owers.

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j Musical i : MUSIC. MISS CABSON BAS Besumed Teaching Pianoforte aid Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply toMits Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, William Street. Pupils could be boarded if re ulred. 4 U THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE STMMONDS, Teacher of <he Violin, BAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, ASHBUHTON. Mrs A. 0. Olaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. ! Mewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY mHK New Term will commence A. January 14, 1895. ' Pupils trained for the Trinity College Londan. EXTRACTED HONEY, PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, and Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b bins, and by the hundred weLht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampatead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Dr Tweed muat be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Restell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. .TKSSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed. COAL | MOD NT SOMERS \ COAL 003 L | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL i HIS well-known and favorite House m' hold Coal is now- delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Bail way Station, 15s per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARE, Mount Somers. IT^lrestellT COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Ageurancp Society, Limited. Office of All ance Assurance Company Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPAKY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE h«ve this day appointed MB AL-BEKT HMBERTS, ot West s'reet, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager fot* Nevr Zealand. Christchurch, January 14 > 1895. 2 9 DEAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W~fl. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. / LASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school. For card of terms, apply to Mr W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing ard Perspective. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on ray own account, and I am a CASH BUYER ' OJT Wheat, Out* Barley, AXD ANY OTHER PIIUBUCS AT Market Rates. 1 bhtll be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBUaTON S ALE S, and hive 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 Base in the World. E- W. HANMER. wi. AT THE OLD PLACE,



||AITDER * »•■» eucalypti Extract *herear* imitations of Eucalypti * Extract in the l&arket now, product* of simple distillation formißg rsile rwipoua oils.. In order that thnse crude oils m«v not be taken, Our PURK Volatile Eucalypti Extract, wtoieH ia lecotmised by the medical division of ilie PrnssUn Government to be of ppr foctiy pure origin, as their information forwarded ,-to nit through the Codsul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswal , Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, rrofe'FOt of Parmacology. at Bob, uad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at (Jreifswald, that only products that ■re saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids,resinocs and other substances, adbercct to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qu..Htie» i/roperto the plant Recording to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Bra Bauer Mclntii^ Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnly on which possesses th» proper therapeutic valne. Sander <fc Son's Kucalypti Extract AH other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h ye. when used as medicine, no fcheraper.tic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. Ttuwe so called Eucalypti Extracts wh-ch may have received <2 dtinctiou at Exhibin.>ns as lommercii 1! articles ate used for nwshanical pur pißes are osly discernible :— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our pr- duct, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts dc veloi«s most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reenced In tpocifis density through the presence of acids By their tuste, the result of th contracting ten deocy of re^iua and tennatoa. If the.«e crude oil". >o culled eucaly|)ti extracts »re applied by mistalt** in c«»es o crimp, bronchitis, c"f 'h thf ris, internal iDfammation«. dysentery, wound?, the consequences nre appalling For safe y alwrys ask for RjtSDFR AKO eoN^S BOCAT.TI'TI EXTRACT and eet the old. vrlltes ed an 1 reliablepravaration. -Sand hurst, VicAorn, Anstralin. vSANDKK ANB SON'B



7: Cl ARKE S WoRLD-FAMKD 81000 MIXTURK ii a qua anrefid cure for all Blood and Skin disease?. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whatever eaase arising. Foi scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at 2s 9J per bottles Beware of worthless imitations and übtitute? (I



BICYCLE*. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE^ Fuyins? Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Srcck of up to date Humbert, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Expkess. We »re now offering the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Demlop Tyres from £19, We would also call attention to the fact that we are still ca viylng on our Engineering business. Horse-shoeing, W heelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtos. DESTINY, OR TO LIVE FOR TBIB DAY ONLY! " And Buch is human life, bo g iding on ; tt gliajroera libs a meteor, and is goou ! A'hat higher aim can man attain than con quest over human pun HEADACHE nr.a Di ordered Sfomßoh— " Affr sufferiog for oparly two and a h If yeas from s>.v.ra headache and de orderei stomach, end after trying &lmo3 evervihm?, &nd spending much money with out finding any benefi , I waa recommended b a friend to try your' FBUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of go^d, and now I am restored to my usuol heath; and others I know that have tried it hive not enjoyed saob Rood heath for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Hdmphbeys, Post Offiie, Burr .sford. EHQ'6 FRUIT SALT. IB an imperative neoesity in every Hoase. *■• hold A Runaway Knock —Douglas Jerrold, dea- Drifting a very dangerous iilnesa rom which his dsugh'er had ust recovered, said: '-Ah Bir, it was a Runaway Knock at Deaths Djnr, can aß3uie you. How tJ prevent oeiili from disease by natural means—use E-io'a Fiuic Bait. It is *he best, known remedy I removes cc id or poisonous m^dtr ( he groundwork of disease) from 'he blood, a'laya nervous excitement, depresfiou, gni restores "he nervous syetem to its proper oondi'iof. V v o»unot overatate Ala great v«tlue in keeping he blood pure and free from riirwtse.' ■■ ' 1 PBK llLOOfi IS THE SECBKT OF HEALTH Gordon's £~<o,od Fills cleanse the system of all impute blood, cure iudigestion,con- Btipation, liver complaint, pains iv back and side?, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimplei, scrofula, scurvy, etc Larr^ bo 8s two boxfl', 10* i post/rat, J, W, Clay ton



JOHN WILSON. aktist's'm'atbeialp, I have Received a in a position to Sapply chers, Foreign Canvas, Select Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils;, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now ] Brushes, Canvas Stret- Very Cheap Rate. HOUSE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Gils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangiugs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. Wilson, CORNER Of AKOADE AND BUBNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. — IMBORTANTr rnHE OORNBB-Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day J-. prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn, and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed, MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable tor children's dresses, Is 3d p*r yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong la 6d p«r yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors la lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS —MILLINEBY DEPARTMEHT- We are now showing the Newest Stylos In Jackets, Waterproofs* Tunica, Hail, trimmed and unfcrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boya' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boyß* Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Qvercoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER" Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have heen seeking other SHORES in search o?G OLD, a rich Discovery his been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS, j - FOR - WE MKLLOK. WASTE LkAD, (Late Bishop,) follow Zealand/a Boot Store. WANT WTTn has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT. w than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has jußt bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW .«, „ , GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CBEAPER <ttO MAY. THAN EV ER FOR CASH. OTTt)W __ oUivh. NOTE A FEW LINES. SMALL AS Men's Bluchers, from 4s lid ; women's slippers, Is 6d ; child- en's shoes, Is 3d ; youths* school boots 10-3, 4a YOU PROFITS lid ; women's lasting slippers, 2a lid ; men's chocs, 7s 61; men's tan shoes, 7* 6d ; women's slippers, 3j, coat WASTE 4s ; women's ES» usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d ; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6 i; maids' best kid boots 103, now 63; YOU men's boots 12s 6d, now 8a 6d. x _ nmPK STACKS OP OTHER LINKS AT THE SAMS WILL yui °* CUTTING PRICES. WANf. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. NOTES ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BO O T STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. A N N O U N 0 B M B " N T. MARCH 22, 18953 ROBERT MURR-VY, takes this opportunity to tonder his thanks to his friendsjand the public generally, for the Liberal Patronage i^orded to him during the Fifteen Years he has been in business in j and further begs to announce that he has this day taken 'into partnership his son, WILLI4M GEORGE MURRAY, and that in future the business will be conducted under the style and title of R. MURRAY AND SOW. In connection with the above announcement, R. MURRAY & SON solicit a continuance of the patronage hitherto extended to Mr R. Murray, and hope, by strict attention and courtesy to customers, by the keeping of only First-class Goods, and the employment of none but careful and ex perienced workmen, to uphold the high reputation hitherto held by this establishment, % R. MURRAY AND SON. PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, GOLDSMITHS AND OPTICIANS, EAST JB.TREET, ASHBURTON.



r) hoinas E, Ktlworth, ENGINEER, ' ■'■ ■ f IT A S BEMOVGD TO. H i S NE W |P REM I ES, BRIDGE WORKS, AND KBRMODE STREETS, ASHBT7RTON i ■ ■ ■ '■' • ■" ' , : — j ■■" -■ W. H. COLLINS & GO THE CHEAPEST HOUSE lOR AMMUNITION. G U N S. G U N S. G U N 6. Q INGLE Barrel G«ns with MARTINI ACTION, Quick Firing—Special Vatae SMOKELESS Cartridges are the BEBT—ab Wholesale Prices. POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. SPORT FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. W. H- COLLINS <fe OO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR A MONTH FOR CASH ONLY. H. M."JONES TT AS determined to further reduce his large and varied stock of Booka, Stationery, n and Fancy Goods, China, Glass, and plated ware, by celling as LOWtiST PRICES for CASH. School Books—At published prices. Novels—At pnbllshed prices. Prize and Reward Books—At published prices. Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works AT PUBLISHED PRICES. STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. THE ASHBURTON Is AND 6d BOXES OF STATIONERY. Specially imported from the manufacturer, London. Exceptional value. Plain commercial and fancy Stationery, Fancy Goods, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Purses, Wallet*, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Church Praise, Catholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. New Stock. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles on Easy Teems. Cycle Extras. h- M. jones. PAGE'S g^4 OILS TRADE rJ^^^Hi MARK THE FTOBRE'S FBTEND PAGES NO 1. HORSE OILS. SURE cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses and cows. PaGE'3 NO 2. HOKSE OILS. Sure cure for open sores on horses' backs cr shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds on horses. PAGE'S Rhuemitic Oils—Ruematism, lumbago, stiff joints, sore throats, braises, sprains, gcut, chopped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tender feet. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on every bottle. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs H. Zuider, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, Fast Street; Hesehine Saddler Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street, and J. Baker, Havelock Street. Theae'Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm. I3L The Original maker and Proprietor, W. V. i»A«B, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. 4 1 A A A A MSIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM J M&T i A A A A A A /■ A A A TrTTTTCTTOTXTTnTTTTTTTTOTT A A A A 18 Bal- m e[s ex R uapeh v. FIKST AUTOMN SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize TADIES 1 JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS A PEW CHOICE DttESSES. MITCHELL & TURNER, SHEARMAN BROS,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. r^IUHS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requisites afc \"T exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GTJNS before buying elsewhere. We have just landed a consignment of that well known "LIGHT OF THE AGE KEROSKNE, 150° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch price CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBiFrTON FOR GROCERIES^ CROCKERY ANDBRUSHWARE INSPECTION INYITEU. AGENTS fur the TIGER BLENDED TEAS Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SHUARMAN BKOB, MAFtKET HOUSE.



ARCAJOE HOUSE. Spring- Goods. Spring Goods. W. W. SPENCFR & CO i A RE now Bhowin X konoe beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE BPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACKS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS. '■■•••' BOOTS- BOOTS* BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the rammer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children', of all descriptions CLOTIIINtt. CLOTH 1N«. CLOTHIM. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, bo SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac SPANOBtfc AND CO., AKCADE HOUSE. JOSEPH TAYLOB TN Retiring from the Bakery Business, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for the support extended to him during the past twelve months. All account* ' owing to the Bakery will b« received at the store, East Street, where Mb TaTlo* will BtiU carry on the GROCERY, BREAD AND PASTRY. Customers owing accounts for Bread will receive a liberal discount if paid before the 10th of April. MR FRANK LEWIN, An experienced Baker from the South, will continue to supply MR TAYLOR'S round from April 1. Customers can rely upon getting full value, also tbjft best quality of Bread. Orders for Small Goods will be delivered daily by the van. Trusting for a continuance of the patronage so kindly extended to MR TAYLOR. FRIEDLANDER BROS., AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, <fc GRAIN MERCHANTS CT^E ARE CASH BUTEES, AT FULL MA|RKET VALJUES OP Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we fm'SaUsgto give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements { sampling being effected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local 6cm. CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES' Of RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean thsse Seeds to the highest state of parity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES AGENTS FOR- Mawey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implssttests Commercial Union Insuranoe Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, limited Coeper's Sheep Dip; Crown Sheep Dip, FEIEDLANDER BROS USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovw 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z, alone. PRICE (in cssks) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip utSlesB 1" pDwdes" dip A POISONOUS DIP, oombined with Glycerine—the ontobtne of many ytara 1 nosrlsMe Wonderfully Soccewfol. I« displacing all other Poiaonoos Wns wpw|l"B' Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT A BRIGHT, EAJILY MIXES Cheapest and BKBT POISOMOUB DIP in the Marfcetr VHTPT pui^ir <In Impro^B* Iron Kegs) RQs per cwt NOTE FRIGE- <lnOflo|lolbpa^^g O *^ rcMe One Cwfc. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Cl&lef A»©nt«—BLAOKBURNB 4 00, Ohiiitehstosw Distmct agent-je. w. Haumer, •' ASHBUBTQN.