European and Other Foreign. Items.

London, November 25 A Committee, presided over by Sir F. H, Jeune, President of th^ Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty division of the High Oourt of Justice, recommend that the Board of Trade's rule of the road at sea should be cancelled. Prince Henry of Battenburg has volunteered for service with the British forces operating against the natives m Ashantee. The Chinese Government is negoti ating with British and German finan ciers for a loan of a million taels. French financiers are indignant at being excluded from participation. Pakis, November 25 The death is announced of M, Jules Barthelemy Saint Hilaire, the well' I known writer, aged ninety. I

Cape Leuwin Light.

London, November 26

The light ordered by the Western Australian Government for Oape Leuwia is ready for shipment. Ex* perts pronounce it excellent. It is of th© first order, and will be visible twenty miles. The cost is £10,000.

Redwater.

London, November 26

Enquiries indicate that the cause and cure of the disease known as red water m cattle m Scotland and Eng land are different to that prevalent m Queensland, which is supposed to be more like Texaa fever.

Madagascar.

London, November 26

A secret convention places foreigners ia Madagascar under the French tribunals directly the Powers renounce their present capitulations.

POWDER EXPLOSION

M adeid, November 26 A gunpowder factory exploded at Palma, m Majonca. Ninety-one per sons were killed or injured.

Turqoises is

Melbourne, November 27

A discovery of turqoises has been made m the upper valley of the King river. The stones are imbedded m and connected with an extensive fault m a silverian slate formation, and traced several miles to a width of fifteen to twenty-five yards. It is the first dis covery of the kind m Australia.

DECLINED THE HONOR

Sydney, November 27

Mr J. McGowan, Commissioner of Taxes m New Zealand, has declined the offer of the New South Wales Government of an appointment as Com missioner under the Land and Income Tax Act. Mr McGowan states that he prefers to remain m the service of the New Zealand Government.

ATROCIOUS BUTCHERY

Thursday Island, November 27

News by the mail states that twenty-five Manilla soldiers recently deserted from the military station. A Spanish gunboat was sent after them, found them m British North Borneo, and. after decoying them to the beach, ruthlessly fired into them. Of those that were left many were slaughtered m the water. The account of the affair concludes thus :—" So ended an expedition which for treachery and butchery it would be difficult to find a parallel m contemporary history."

THE kSHBURTOff GUAEDIAN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1805.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limitedj at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Streets* Ashburton. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1895



i Public Notices. _______ RKGaLAND VICE-REGAL PHOTO ukapher, 1 colombo street (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons,) rrO THE PUBLIC™ OF OANTER- X BURY.—I beg to thankyoa heartily j for the liberal support accorded to nly I lafce husband during the past ten years m I the above business, and am pleased to be I able to inform you that I have ENTERED INTO PaRTN ERSHIP WITH I MR LEONARD W. APPLBBY, I Who will take entire charge of the busi- I ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which I will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above 1 address, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. I Mr Appleby was with my husband for I nearly five years, and subsequently with IFalk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at I Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi 1 Australasia. FIBST-CLASS WORK WILL BE I GUARANTEED. I Miss Manning will continue In charg I of the Reception Room. I STUDIO NOW OPEN. 19 245 BMMa'l. MANNING Wool, Wool, Wool I T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed m ray hands for Sale oif for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D, THOMAS, Ashbarton. ALEXANDER THE GREAT was terribly annoyed when, throHgh the lameness of his Cavalry horses, he was obliged to halt the entire army while the horees rested, and their feeb grew. If he had only known (but he didnto) that a certain farmer had a horse which was lame for six months, and said he (the farmer) " I tried everywhere and every thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent; for him, and m three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wish I h«d known before." Why didn't he 1 KINGSTON'S SHOEING Is easy and adaptable to the requirements of each horse THE WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE I SIIAVIM&. Tr\ESIBING to supply a long felt want JIJ m Ash burton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the most comfortable shave m town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGregor's) m the premises of Me C. PEECY Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66 EEPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIBRI, N.Z. /GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES—It fo Invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duced. I may compare the Wal-rougoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, m France, where the late Emperor Napoleon 111 often visited fos the purpose of benefiting his health. . As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that the Wal-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especially suitable for preparing high class natural Mineral Water, i A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 6 203 Sole Agent for Ashbarbon 15s and 8& worth for ss. T)08T free, any colony, Norton's JL Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, - a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of ' Ferret Brand,' and a block of ( Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers m salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautifa Work of Art, 30 x 20, entitled " The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as aa advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 7$ WANTED KN OWN. — F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also, N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies Room a specialb?. I*ls



I PAPEBHANGINGS \ 1 AUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 W&LL PAPERS have just 1 U cometo hand, and for Quality, Design, atid Cheapness, have never I been approached m Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choose I from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are I direct from the famous manufactory of Messrs Oarlyjle & Olegg, London J. WILSON, I PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER* 110 17? Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. I \ DAVID THOMAS, I (Late Mataon, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Afjhburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales if Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohriatchurch' Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton i I hold Auction Sales of Sheepsking, Hides s Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season j Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OE SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS- David Thomas, i ASHBTOTONj ffIEDLANDER BKOIHEES, LTD. WE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, * at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial [Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape no 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Oolooial Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot, MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, ar»d all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FKtEI>J>AT»IDKB imOS., Limited. BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEBK. gTEAMPNGIKES, PUMPS, HOT AND CK)LD!WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Englnea Crossley's Oil and Gas Enginea Ne!ion'> Portable Start Ftiraapei,



I Pnoiin .Noho^s. { A. Lawrie & Co. y I SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ARE now Showing a|full£assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, including-— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTEENS, DELAINES,] I GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS I m all the Latest designs. Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, etc., etc. Men'b and Boys' Straw Eats, Suits, Ties, Shirts in a variety. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Canvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Best Carefully Selected Goods and will be at EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOR CASH. A. JLawrie & Co., i WANTED aNOWN THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well 1 rooted. The public have every advantage m patronising him; their money remains m the place, and they get the best value m Boots and ; Shoes m Ashbnrton. '■ THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done afc once at J. MOISON'S MPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTOJj. JoEbTOtin&lJo" IMPORTER IS, ASHBURTON. QUR NEW STOCK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Blac^-, IN One, Two, and Five G&'jon Drums, PAINTS, OILS, COLORS' VARHJ^HES, and *w nn « m PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY THE F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12 S 14, and 16 inches wide a* specially Low Prices. WIRE "NETTING 36 x 2,*2 d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE BY Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and William JBartleet and Sons. Including— i Rods m Greenheart, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows,' Steel Wire and Gut Traces] Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff j Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES | Electro-plate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, | Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, I Etc., Etc. John Orr & Go. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and i everything m the optical lloe at Si Sil*K's,OptioiaD,



NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY of NEW | ZEALAND, Limited. I Capital £1,000,000, Paid-op £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: i 8 Great Winchestes Street, London BRANCHES: Ghristchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamarn, J Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne jWOOL FOB, LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at) Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments m London for the disposal of Wool and can place oar clients upon moat favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over IB>ooo Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secure* ander Separate Trust tor the special account of principals WOOLPAOKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Reqnl&itea supplied at Lowest Rates i Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttalton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Frbb of Ohargb G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchnrch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton. Henry Zander, HEX RY~ZANDER ~~ Wool Season, 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, ihns saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My C'ients are requested to deliver their Wool as Boon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing to nail here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS ab Aehburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold at ChHstchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, L£.CES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~TWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs ! _____ j Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from m Canterbury, m English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, m •=very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes m all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense Vi\\^ I Linoleums V\ I Wholesale Carpets ,M» I and V \ Prices,



LAZAKUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALISE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J" AZARUS Patented System ensures _J comfort and correcb sighii. Don't 1 spoil yoor eyes by nsing badly fitting Spectacles. 6 9 | _ : _ . . , _ THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDEFS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON PIANOFORTE, AMBBICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No, 5 Entrance tip Photographer's Stair case), and Treverton, Theory Class Every Friday Afu noo at four o'clock



COAL | MOD NT SOMERS J COAL COAL ! HOUSEHOLD ! COAL COAL rpHIS well-known and favorite House X hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashbnrton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied cheqae or P,O. teder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somere. Flower®. Flowers. ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded that ray Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out firsb week m November, viz :—Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondu, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—-All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES "PORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURBKRY, 10 |07 AUtntQn t Aahburtoni



Business Notices | Wall Papers, Wall Papers Q TONS OF WHITE LEAD 100 DRUMS LINSEED OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangings, Tha Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered m this District Call Early. We have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS m the market We have an exceedingly Good and Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware, Every Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED j W. H. COLLINS & CO PAINTEES, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited* MANURE SEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Mannre to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17a 6d per ton, to £5 5a per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to t» JIVIH THWIIIA*, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENOY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57 OHBISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS, WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fneat New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel. Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice I Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels' 2 Cwfc Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gineer 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice ™tc. tC| SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving" Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House m Ashbnrton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN' BBGS., MARKET HOUSE- I B£ A T H'S Great Annual Grift Distributioi] FOR CimiSTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TO-DAY. fi.OUPGNS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being U given away. Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards -will receive a Coupon which mast be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent* -REMBMBEK NO ADVANCE IN PBICES, Every article m our Establishment is marked at the | LOWEST "PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present ' Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER SNOVELTIES m all departments. i^r BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. jg> Drosses, Crepons, Drills, Pr hits (m all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men s, Youths and Boys' Clothing •« A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests .md Hoisery. G L. BEATH / CO. TaNCRED STREET



TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, TRY IT, AND YOU ;WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bkuekton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality.



<a4.IVI»K!KE & Sou* Kncnlyptl JBxAwac *■ K*V There ar 1 fmit<«Min« of Eucalypti »* Exttri.et m the j market tio'.v, products of simple distillation forming rude rwinous oils. Tn order that tluine crurie> oils may not betaken, OUR PtJllK VoTjATUB Eucalypti EXTRACT, whin 1- is reeosrnised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Gownim-e^t to be of per fectly pure .■>risHn, as their information forwarder! to m throuf'. the Consul ut Melbourne, March 2,1878 we itsito : - la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities »t lionn and Griefswal':, Prussia, and reported by Di Schuiz, Profe B?or of Parmacology, at Bon, i,dd Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Orcifswald, tbafc only products that tiro saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-icis, resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillatiou, will davelope the sanative quJitiea proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lieter of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnly on which possesses the proper rheruipeutic val'ja. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to bo classed among the turpentines, which hpve. when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are übnedoned as an interna medicraent. These so called _ Eucalypti Extracts which may havo received £ Jtinction at Exhibitions as ommoreiel articles nrn used for mrichanical par o«eg are only discernible :— By the;r deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, tha only penuino Eucalypti Extracts Ar velopes most freely through its surplus of oxyr By their nlcoholio thin and mobile appear an) being recuced m «pecific density thro' ance, presence of acids -tgh the By their tne^, the result of th oop* dency of re?i is and tennates. .racting ten if these crude aile, so called eucaly Bpplied by rniistako m cases o crour .M extracts are tfaeria, internal infamrnations, tly.«' , bronchitis, diph consoquences are apptillins? &> jntery, wounds, tn- SAHDRfI AND SoWS KUCAI' »' safety always ask fo the old, woll-tes-ed and r jfi'Ti Extiiact and co hnttt, Victoria, AuFtruli? liable preparation.—Sard __J^ )tSr ..ANT, SOW