MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following placet as under, subject to the necessary altera tions :— TUESDAY, MARCH 5. i For Noithern ports, per Rotorua, at 6.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MABCH 6. For South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (to connect with ».■. lonic at Wellington), and also for Northern Forts of New Zealand, per Penguin, at 10.30 a.m Due London April 17th. For United Kingdom via San Francisco on 20th March, due London, 24th April.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1895.

Writing on the recent military scandal in Australia, the Oamaru Mail says:—Cap tain Close has main- THE tallied the reputation N.s.w. military of the military fre« scandal, knee who trades npon tho trustfulness of the fair nex. With that true dignity of character which distinguishes chivalrous gentlemen from the common herd he turns upon his victim and denounces her as a woman of loose morals. He never gave any thought to his own morals, and to ttiH fact thit there wou'd be no im moral women bub tor such men as he is. He ought to be reminded of his disgrace fully mean conduct in such a way as impress it indelibly on his memory, and the stripes should be transferred from his uniform to his back. Close's views about women seem to be those of savage dom, tainted by civilised libertinism. With such conscienceless men women even Rids—are chattels to be bought and sold—to be sold mainly, for such men do i not believe In buying, If they can yoid it. Such gentry traffic so freely that it would exhaust the puree of a Fortunate to keep the game going. We wondor wh»t they will do with Miss Cummins' betrayer. If it should be decided that the woman's surrender to Close's blandishments was voluntary, the man will be the hero of the hour, the unfortunate victim of the wiles of a lewd woman, the survivor of another social conqaest, the petted black guard of society, a fitting prize for the daughter of designing mothers to com pete an 4 bwter vittya for. The woman will be spujrned and neglepted, and frowned at by the very patrons of the brutal arts through which she lost all, whether she were willing or unwilling. To the ordinary British anind the Eastern /custom of selling women in the open market is most rflyoltins?. But were women ever mor* truly sold than they are by men of Close's stamp ? The time is, \ however, coming, may we not hope, when I the development of the reign of woman 1 as an element in our political and social ljfa will foe suchi h*t men who, under the cloak of a refined! exterior, treat women as <s»ttte, and pollute (she moral atnios- g here, will be made to smart fqr their rutajity through their pockets as well »s their reputations—wften tfoelr crjn>e will, in the estimation of good womanly women* , guffiot to link thtm into thl IoWMt dipthi

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A. party of natives were balloted fr»r at the Auckland Labour IS'irem yesterday, and s^ent to co-operative road wor< at Waiotapu Valloj. Notice of appeal h,is h'*«n i*iven in the ca^e in which Cap am Kill ley was fined £25 for failing to repor an ttlky<-d ease ot infectious dne*se on the last crip of the Gothic to New Zealand.

A younz man has been personating Bwhop Cowie's Ron at <4reymoulh. He stayed at thu vicarage, taught in the Sunday-school, and reviewed the ?cholars at the State school. He was introduced to all the leading families,, anJ, ie is said proposed to a well known lady. On the arrival of the Bishop of Melanesia tit Greymouth the young impostor was ex posed.

On Thursday next, Mr David Thomas will sell at ••Koromiko." Mr F. M. Rickman's house in the Wakanui Road, the whole of the latter gentlemen's excellent furniture, along with the live stock and sundries, The vale, be it noted, will be held at the house, which is within a mile of the Post Office, and adjoins tht sit* of the old oonvent. Mr Rickman has sold Koromiko to Mr MoOwen, of the bank of New Zealand.

At a meeting of the Wellington Waira rapa Relief Committee, the Committee decided to send the little boy West, of whom Mrs Ferguson had taken charge slnoe the wreck, to the Wanganui Collegiate School, Mr Empson, its head master, having generously offered to educate him free of charge, provided the Committee supplied the little fellow with an outfit and provided for his board during the holidays.

At Wellington yesterday a deputation from Greytown North, headed by the Mayor, waited on the Minister for Justioe, urging that the half-holiday should be changed from Saturday to Thursday. Mr Beeves, in rnply, said, while sympathising with the request, the Wairarapa Magis trate, in a test cave, had decided that the Gazette notice was conclusive evidence that Saturday was the legal day ; and this being so, he wa« bound tp respect that decision. If the petitioners considered the Magis trate's decision erroneous, the Courts were open to them to test the question.

A scheme for working the deep levels at the Thames, submitted by Mr 0. A. Harris, was considered at a special meet ing of the Thames Drainage Board. A fter discussion, it was resolved—'That the Thames Drainage Board, while desirous of assisting in the development of the deep levels at the Thames, feel that any action in that direction should be under an agreement with the Companies interested, and it will afford the Boatd great pleasure to co-operate in carrying out any arrangement whioh maybe arrived at between Mr Karris and the Companies

The following paragraph appeared in yesterday's Otago Daily limes: — The Minister for Railways haa declined to grant a request by Mr Joseph Heatley to make the charge for the carriage of fresh fish on the railways the same as that recently gazetted for fresh fruit. The applicant points out that fresh fish is more perishable than fresh fruit, Is quite »s necessary and desirable as an article of food, that country settlers have no fresh fish available, and that at present large quantities of fish caught are destroyed because the high rates of freight prohibit fish being sent to country districts.

The North Olago Times sajs—Local fishermen state th*t sea fish were never so scarce as they are now. Miki and blue cod have practically disappeared, and the teason they give for this is the disappear ance of the seaweed that grew op the reefs, which were the best Suiting grounds of ! the loc%l fishermen, There are several ' reefs, or, more properly speaking, boulder btnks, off the land near Oatnaru, and several years ago the boats going cut to these reefs used to make fast to the sea weed that grew from the rocks to the sur I face, but now there w little or no seaweed :to make fast to. The fish found their food and shelter amongst the weed, and | now that it has gone they have gone too. Of course, the seaweed may grow as luxuriantly as before, but in the mean time its absence accounts for the scarcity of fish. Ihe local fishermen used to secure larga hauls of moki, and these excellent fish found a ready market in Christchurch and Duncdin, but there are now no hauls like those of several years i ago. Other boulder banki or roefs may hold the fish that are not now to be found in their accustomed place, but these have yet to be found.

There is now on view in the Christchurch Museum a raised map of Palestine, con structed from the surveys of the Palestine exploration fund and other sources by Mr George Armstrong. The scale is three eighths of an inch to the mile. The levels as calculated by the engineers who triangulated the country, of whom Mr Armstrong was one from the commence ment, have been followed exactly. The map was prepared by the super position of small pieces of cardboard, many thousands in number, cut so as to represent the line of the country, and laid one above the other. The work occupied Mr Armstrong's leisure for seven years. The natural features of the country stand out prominently, and show at a glance the relative proportions of the mountains, heights, valleys, plains Ac. The names of the coast towns are given, and of a few of the inland ones. Other towns are numbered to correspond with a reference list of names. The map is cast in fibrous plaster, and is a most interesting work. In addition to the map, the follow* in? exhibits have recently been placed in the Museum:—An ancient Hebrew weight, inscribed Hebrew head, facsimile of the S9al of Haggai, and a Lachish tablet.

SPORTING.

V.R.O. AUTUMN MEETING.

Melbourne, March 5 For the second day of the Victoria Racing Club's Autumn Meeting the j weather was most disagreeable, a hurri cane of wind blowing wich clouds of dust until towards the dose of the day. The attendance was terribly meagre, but speculation was spirited. The following are the resnlts :— Maiden Stakes.—M&roon 1, Leeway 2. Won by a long neck. Ascotvalk Stakes. — Challenger 1, Onward 2, Taentlna 3. Won by two lengths. Hurdle Handicap. — Associate 1, Neli 2, Bischoff 3. Won by two lengths. Australian Cup, 2| miles. Havoc (J. Gough) 1 Dona*ion ... (Vanderwirden) 2 The Harvester ... (Sanders) 3 After varied running, in which most of the field were prominent, Qavop took command, and running on strongly won by ttyo lengths from Donation, who came with a great run from the distance post, followed in turn by The Harvester, who was fairly lapping the leaders in the last hundred yards, finishing a length behind Donation.—Time—4min ll|sec. | Bourkb Handicap. — Eridsforde X,' Tallamore 2, Sotanum 3,. Won by a | length and a half. j

European and Other Foreign Items

London, March 4 Mr Buxton, Undersecretary for the Colonies, will introduce an Australian Customs Bill in the House of Com mons. March 5.

Lord Brassey's staff will consist of the Earl of Sliaftesbury, Lord Richard Nevill, Lord Settrington (son of the E»,rl of March), Lady Settrington, and Mr and Mrs Freeman Thomas (Lord Brassey's son-in law). \ Paris, March 4 In the Chamber of Deputies M. de Villers advocated the granting to the colonies of economic freedom, similar i to the system of the British colonies, { to which the British Empire owes its prosperity. M. Chautetnps declared France intended a policy of peaceful expansion, but, speaking with regard to the Soudan, said she would not aban don one morsel of the territory she had there without substituting military , action. St, Petmwbubg, March 4 Twenty-six persons in Poland, mostly students, have been placed on their trial lor treason in forming a secret society to regain independence. Berlin, March 4

News has been received that the Governor cf German Dew Guinea has died at Batavia. Calciitti, March 4 Some miscreant in Jubulpore dis placed a' rail on a line on which a railway train was travelling, with the result that the carriages were thrown | over an embankment and nine persons were killed. I New York, March 4 ! News has been received that the | insurgents in Colombia, South America, defeated the Government troops near the city of Oucutta, and followed up their victory by capturing the city. The Government troops lost 800 men in the engagement. Washington, March 4 The Hawaiian cable project is finally killed.

OBITUARY

London, March 5 Sir Henry Rawlinson, Thomas Gleg horn, and W. Westgarth—well known financial authorities.

North Sea Canal

Paris, March 5 France hag accepted Germany's in vitation to send a squadron to Kiel at the opening of the North Sea Canal.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 4 In the House of Commons the Irish Secretary introduced the Irish Land Bill, which is to a large extent based on the recommendations of last year's Committee. All improvements since 1850 are regarded as the tenant's unless otherwise provided, and it vests absolutely tenants' ownerships over improvaments on which no rent is chargeable. It fixed the duration of judicial rents it two years, and repeals the land law right of pre-emption where tenants have the sole right of holding after the lapse of two years. Only two years' arrears of rent are re coverable under the Bill. It includes the voluntary principle of landlord and evicted tenants, and enables evicted tenants to purchase their holdings by means of Government loans. The Bill was read a first time. The McCarthyite section of the Irish party favour the measure, but the Op position withhold the line of action they will take up. The Times has a hostile criticism.

Canada and the Cope.

Ottawa, March 4. The Canadian Government proposes to send a dalegate to the Cape to nego tiate for a commercial treaty. Free trade has already been virtually agreed on between the two countries, but the final action will depend on the view Lord Bipon takes of the existing treaties. Capetown, March 4. It is believed that Mr Cecil Rhodes has been treating with Canada, with the result that traders will send direct steamers between the two places with out assistance.

WRICK OF A SCHOONER.

Melbourne, March 5 The schooner Martha, from Circular Head, capsized in a heavy gale while coming through the Rip. The crew, consisting of Captain htutz, the mate, Mr Dalmer, and a seaman named Brown, were drowned.

LAnd Settlement.

Brisbane, March 5 A hundred and eighty-four thousand acres have been applied for under the grazing farms and homesteads act of last session. Sydney, March 5 The Rev. Dr Strong, a leading spirit in the establishment of the Vic torian Tillage Settlements, is visiting Sydney. He admits the settlements are only a partial success. Several causes were to account for this. The Board of Management had insufficient powers for enforcing rulas of discipline, and the men, not accustomed to work, were neither skilful nor seized with the idea of working for their own good. They, too, showed no more self-help than if working for masters. They abandoned the settlements, he says, so soon as outside employment offered, or were enticed away. The cheap lands available under the new Settlement ! Bill were crippled for want of private i assistance, which had fallen ofi in con sequence of the existing depression. Some settlers, he thought, were doing well, and he hoped that with further Government assistance they would do good work. In spite of the fact that the hopes of the promoters had been, disappointed he believed that the scheme had been started on the right I lines, and was sure the object was one from which good might come. He found that the great difficulty of co operative settlement was a moral one. I Men accustomed to work % fyr wages took a long tim,s to learn to, act independently. T^e Ijnes. of the schema he believed to be practicable, but it would never be successful unless the management had full power,

Desperate Struggle.

«. Cxcltlng- VlgU, with » MaiMU Thomas Ga-lvin, a laborer, living fit Aileghany, is An inmate of a padded ell at the AMeghany General Hospital, Buttering from what is believed to be a temporary fit of insanity. Galvin was removed to the hospital by one of the Aileghany patrol waggons, in charge of Detective Phil McDonough. During th« journey to the hospital McDonough was subjected to an ex perience the memory of which will, no doubt, remain green with him during the remainder of his life. It was of a most exciting character. To take part in a desperate hand-to hand struggle with a madman at the dead hour of the night in a cemetery, surrounded only by ghastly-looking tombstones, is an experience to which few, if any, would care to be subjected. Thomas Galvin, the madman, is married, and with his wife and family resides a short distance from the main entrance of the High wood Cemetery. Detective M'Donough is a near neighbor of Galvin. For some time, it is said, Galvin has been acting queerly, but very little atten tion has been paid to him by anyone. At six o'clock the other evening he returned from work as. usual. He ate his supper, seemed rather rational, and talked with his family in a pleasant manner until about half-past nine, when the family retired for the night. About twelve o'clock Mrs Galvan was aroused by a peculiar noise down stairs. To her surprise she discovered that her husband was missing. Suspect ing something was wrong, Mrs Galvin went to the front door, which she found standing open, just in time toi see her husband dart through the I cemetery gate, about a block away. I Mrs Galvin's first impulse was to follow i him; but, on second thoughts, she de cided to secure assistance. Hastening to Detective M'Donough's home, she awoke that official and stated her case. The detective quickly dressed, and, in compliance with Mrs Galvin's request, started in pursuit. After twenty minutes or half an hour's hunt through the silent city the detective espied Galvin crouched behind a large tomb stone in a far-off corner. Clad as he was, only in his nightrobe, his hair dishevelled, and with a wild expression on his face, his general appearance, coupled with his surroundings, had a tendency to add horror to the situation. Detective M'Donoagh advanced to secure the madman. In an instant Galvin was on his feet, and bounding away with the swiftness of a deer. The detective gave chase, and for half an hour the maniac led the detective the race of his life through the ceme tery, bounding over graves and darting between the tombstones with lightning like speed. Fortunately for the detective, Galvin tripped and fell, and in almost less time than it takes to re late it, the pursuer was upon him. Galvin quickly regained his feet, and then it was that a most desperate struggle ensued between the two men, both of whom are large and powerful men. After a ten minutes' encounter, the detective succeeded in overpowering his man, and placed the handcuffs on his wrists. Galvin seemed subdued, and calmly walked towards the en trance of the cemetery. Just as he passed through the gate he made another effort to get away, and another desperate struggle followed. In the middle of the muddy roadway the two men rolled over each other, Galvin fighting and yelling like a demon. Again he was overpowered by the detective, and conducted to the nearest patrol box A wagon Was summoned, and Ga>vin, still fighting at intervals to free himself, was removed to the hospital and placed in a padded cell. As a result of his experience, Detective M'Donough's clothes were completely ruined. His coat was almost torn from his back, and he was covered with mud from head to foot. Fortunately he escaped without any serious injury aside from a few scratches and bruises. It is not known what has caused Galvin's mind to become unbalanced..

School Committee.

HAKFIfIiD.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee wm held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Andrews; Orr, Hendry, Berryman, Sage, and Riokman. In the absence of Mr Crooks, Mr Andrews was voted to the chair. An apology was received from Mr Stillwell. master's report. This document stated that the roll number was now 385, the average attendance 328, and the highest attendance 857. The report was adopted. ] EXCURSION. On the motion of Mr Orr, seconded by Mr Hendry, the following resolution was unani mously carried—" That this Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the liberality of the Lyttelton Harbor Board in granting the use of their tug to the children on March 1, and would at the same time thank the officers of the Board (including those of the steamer) for their I kindly and assiduous attention." ■ VJSITING COMMITTEE. The Visiting Committee reported the trees had been trimmed as ordered, three dozen ink wells were required, the seats in the grounds required repairing, and • yeesel was required for distributing the ink. —The Secretary was instructed to apply for the ink wells. Messrs Stillwell and Bickman were appointed a Visiting Committee for next month, and the seats were ordered to be repaired. The Chairman reported the absorption pit had been put down. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £3 5s were paused and the Committee adjourned.

LATEST CABLE MEWS.

1?lie Oiova

London, M+rch 5 The Oroya grounded at four in the morning during a heavy gale. There were 120 saloon, 60 second, and 80 steerage passengers on board. If she proves to damaged when got oft. the passengers nnd mails will be taken oti by one of the P. and < X steamers.

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS BILL

London, MAt-oh 5 The Australian Customs Bill intrO' duced in the House of Commons by Mr Buxton, passed its first reading.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

London, March 5 The late Lord Randolph Churchill's personalty wag sworn at under £76,000

The Armenian Atrocities.

London, March 5 The Daily Telegraph's special corres pondent in Armenia continues to con firm details of the massacres given in previous cables.

Sydney Collieries Company.

Lonoov, March 5 The underwrite!* have taken £100,000 worth of shares in the Sydney Collieries Oompany.

LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.

Londok, March 4 The final result of the polling for the County of London shows that the Moderate vote has increased by 5000, while the Progressives have lost 27,000. The Radical newspapers soundly rate the desertion of the party by the work ing classes after all that has been done for them by it. March 5. The Progressives and Moderates each total 59 in the London C aunty Council. Nino Progressive Aldermen retire, and six remain, besides two Moderates.

Bi-Metallic Conference.

Adblaidb, March 6 The Premier has communicated with the other colonies suggesting the direct representation of Australia, at the pro posed international monetary con ference on bi-metallism, and that the Colonial Office be immediately moved to this end. A reply, has been re ceived from Mi- Turner, Premier of Victoria, stating that the Cabinet has decided to join in asking the Imperial Government to appoint one representa tive for the whole of Australia..

DESOMINATION L SCHOOLS

Bbisbjlkc, March 6 The Ministers' Union has resolved to emphatically protest and exert all its influence against any attempt to subsi dise denominational schools, and en* deavour to secure the cessation of Go vernment grants to institutions not under public management.

Suapected Murder.

. ♦ . — . I. Sydhky, March 5, It appears that the first reporU of the Coonable tragedy were exag> gerated. The man was not decapitated, and it is believed that his death was due to natural causes.

New South Wales Politics.

Syditiy, March 6 In the Legislative Council last night Sir George Dibbs' motion of want-of eonfidence in the Government was negatived by 66 votes to 27. The Labor Party voted solid for Govern ment. Although they are considerably dissatisfied with Mr Reid's policy they considered no better terms were ob tainable from the Opposition. Mr O'Sullivan's amendment, censuring Government for its treatment of the unemployed and the re-appointment of Mr Eddy, was negatived by 70 to 24. Mr William Mcdourt wm re-elected Chairman of Committees. Mr 0. N. Oliver was appointed ; Deputy Chief Railway Commissioner during Mr Eddy* absence. Govern ' men« advised the local option party that there will be no time this session to introduce a bill on the lines asked for, securing full local option, but an opportunity wilt be given to introduce such a measure next session;

A PROJECTED LOTTERY

Sydnsy, March 6 A proposal is on, foot' amongst thoK interested for the disposal of unliquid assets of land and building societies in process of reconstruction. It is contemplated to ask* Government sanction for ag and lottery soheme.

Victorian Defence.

Melbourne, Marcn 9 The recommendations of the Itefence Committee include the abolition of the

cadet force. It is expected that a total saving of £3200 can be made without seriously impairing tjh? efficiency of the military and naval forces. ■

INFLUENZA.

VIKNNA,Ma»tJI< There are thirty-five thousand cum of influenza in the city, Lonpow» March 5 The influenza is still increasing.

TH^TSHBuKFoffiTiJARinA^T^WBDNESBAY, MARCH 6, 1896.



wusiness Notices ' \ __ . — * k STOCK-TAKING SALE • AT G. J. NEILL'S. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. ■*. ■ • White OaUc* Is 9i dez l™*^^., „ M Double-bed Twill Sheeting Bjd Men 8 Tweed Suit* 13s 6d Print* 3W Men's Tweed Trousere from 5s lid Whit* Muslin 33 f.llddoz Boys'Knickw Suits 3« Ud BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! Women's Lace Show 4s Hi Men's Bluchers 4s lid _ Women's Leather L»ee Boots 6a 114 Mwi'i Balmoral Boots 6s lid Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED TO LESS THAN COST PRICE AT G. J. NEILL'S FRIEDLANDBR8 1 CORNER, BAST STREET. CASH. CASH. Kerosene. Kerosene. Kerosene. TI7B ARE JUST LANDING, EX CITY OF ADELAIDE, 100 Gases OF'THE Celebrated Light of the Age Kerosene Bought by us aU very low price which we intend to sell at almost landed cost. Now is your time to lay in your Winter Supply of Kerosene. We have also received our first consignment of MOIR'S NEW OATMEAL, which everyone knows is the beat in the Market, and wo are selling it at a Lower Price than it as ever been sold either in Ohristchurch or Ashburton. SJSOWFLAKE BAKING POWDER. Have you tried the S.vowplake Baking Powder, if not, do so and you will be very mttc}f pletfaecl With it. ' - The tins hold one ounce more Baking Powder than any other sold at a Id less per tin—namely, lOd tin 9s 8d per dozen. CONFECTIONERY, CONFECTIONERY. We are making a Leading Line of Coufectionery at Very Low Prices Finest Scotch Mixtures 6d per lb Finest Conversations 6d per lb Tom Thumb Conversations 6d per lb Chocolate Creams Is Fruit Pastiles 9d per lb Back Balls 6d per lb Boiled Mixtures 6d per lb English Musks Is 6d Strong Peppermint 8d per Id Cough Tablets 8d j;er lb We make a Substantial Reduction by Quantities.



NOTE THE ADDRESS FLETCHER BROS, CISH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBtJRTON AND CHRISTCHUROH, ~ JOHN J^TliiSON. AH TI ST'S mXt ERIALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Select Stock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton'B Abtibt's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperkanirmg;. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oik and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Larmj Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture frame Mouldings 8 on the Premises J. WILSOtf, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBOftTON. "wrHTcoELnrs & co. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season* supply of COALS,™ are prepared to execute all ciders entrusted to u« with despatch, diract from chip or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. €RKIT VALLEY COAL CARDltfc LOAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER BaildiTK Materials at a*Bty description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Matftb'foing in any quantities. Call aa* obtain quotaS©** which will be to your advantage H^ H. COLLINS w4 CO.



Wanted. __( \I J ANTED o Rent—A 7or 8-rcomed Vw hou^e ; we*t p»rt of town pre ferred. Arply to FniKDLirwßß Bros. 3 36 WANTED -All lovers of Flowers, to visit Clifton Nursery, Allen ton, and B*e my splendid collection of Dahlias and other Flowers. — James Pouter. 3 37 WANTED Known—That our New Autumn Goods are now on vie#. Novelties in all Departments. Landing ex Tongariro 4 cases Flanelletes. —Mjt- CHELL AND I DRNEK



fITANTED Known-Holders ofj W Present tickets can now get them changed.-- H. C. Seoerh. Melford Houmj WANTED Known—That o wire to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saundeis' Buildings, opposite Railr way Station, ie will be continued for another twenty-eight days. lam not i advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A. Lawbib J66 ANTED Known-That if you are in want of a first; class article in sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. An for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done > and ft' once. Premier Boot Maker, Town Hull B^ot Store, E**t street. Ahhhurton. r^iHRISIMAS Presents, Choice^Orna \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harps, Balls and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6d, Sleeping Beauties Is. Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mrs Alcokn's Ladies' Underclothing and j Fancy Buaar, Havelock street.



pHOTOE FRUlTS.—Peaches, bananas, ©ranges lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, East street, WANTED Known.—We ar« daily receiving additions to our large " Good Value " Stock —Mitchell and , Turner, Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred I Street. TMPOR TA N T To Men! Mitchell A akd Turner Outfitting Specialists. Style, Fit, and Good Value in all cases. i T UNARDINE, or the Itew Wonderful t *-J Silvering Compound for Re-silvering , Worn Forks, Spoons, Cruets, etc. Also a splendid requisite for cleaning all Silvered Household Wat c. Sole Agent) ft r Ash burton —L. F. Andbewbs, Stationer's Hall, where it can be had Wholesale and Retail at a smaH cost, 3 28 WANTED Known — The Misses^ Urquhabt have started Drees nuking, and having a thorough knowledge of the business, combined with moderate charges, hope to receive a snare of the trablic patronage* Address: Tancred Street, next to E. W. Hall, Herbalist. 2161 Ii^LETOHER BROS., are stilling allow ■*- ing a good reduction on 5,10 and 20 lb tins of Tea of all Well-known brands. Special quotations for large quantities. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton.



WAITED Koown —Mrs Hoofer (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hoopeb, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*134 WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' UegatU Shuts, all siies, with or without collars, 2s 6d.—W. H. Collikr. PRESENTS. We are now civing Presents to all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. "Tin ANTED Known—The Corner Is YY showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Coiucr. LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now • on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a*> greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andrbwbs &Co. I TT7 ANTED — Every Lady to try W Madam Balcombe's Patent Ex panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 /CHOICE New Season Fruit. Grapes, v> Peaches, Pines, Plums, Bananas, Apples, Apricots, and Tomatoes ; the best in town.—Adams, Ssmndert.' Buildings. NEW Season's Teas, just to hand. Best value in Ashburton. Prises 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, and 2/4 — Oaksow and Co.  ...,-. ■ 224



T AD IRS' and Gentlemen's lefr-offl Li Clothes and all kinds of good* bought, sold, or exchanged. — Mrs Knight, opposite Templar Ball, near Post Office. 11 170 HM. JO ME' is offering; his Large . and Varied Stock of Stationery Account Books, Pr'za and School Book*, Fancy Goods, Plated GJ ass and China ware, at lowest prices for cash. Piano* and Cycles on Kasy Terms. 2 168 WANTED Known—That we are sell inn Mason's Patent Jam Jam, Pints bf 6d per dozen, Quarts 6s, and half Gallon 8* 6i, to clear. Enamel and Brans Preserving Pans from 4s 6 & upwards.— Johjt Okr and Co. 2 33 BANG! Bang t smig ! My new set son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges,, Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Canes and all sporting materials of the 6rst qaality at J. W. Habuliy's. Gun Emporium BLANKETS bonght at Edwards Bonnet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Extra large and heavy 15s 6d and 16s 6d.~Robert | Alcorn, Baker's Building* GUNS ! Guns I Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Leaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardlby's Sporting Repository BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The' Prize, Child's Companion, Children* Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. AjsrmtswßS a*d Co. 11 98



OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, ttfuslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcobn's new shop, Baker's F3nildingß. ROBERT ALCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Kaiapoi S%les, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashborton, Also an assortment of Boots. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and | everything in the option line at S. Silek's, Optician- WANTED Known.—That we are selling Finest Japan Rice lowers that the cheapest; stores jn Chrietchurch or Ashburton. Sharps and Bran also at very low prices. Fmtghbk Bkosj , C*ah fcwpply Stores, Ashbnrton. J NOTICE 1 Notice Sport for all Guns let out on hire or sold on time payments. H*vi»»? a professional j G»ns»ith on tfee jjrewises, I undertake to; repair Gjins of any description. Gun i fittings in stoefc. Prices low.—J. W ! Hakoilkv, Iroamonaer., etc 1 j T3EAUTIFI7L»r4 useful Presents to J3 all purchasers of gs «d and upwards. —H. C Skobrs, Meltord House- W"^Tn^ed"¥SWn. - fTsT Jeffuiek, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer of Ashburton, East Street, next the Corner. Ice Cream?, Fresh Fruits, Confectionery, Summer drinks of avery dwription. Ice at reasonable



NEW PATTERNS OF TWEEDS. NEW ZEALAND OLOTHING_FAGTORY. REDUCTION IN PRICKS FOR FIRST CLASS TAILORING. MEN'S SAC SUITS, D.B. OR S.B. TO MEASURE, 55s MEN'S TROUSERS TO MEASURE, 15s YOUTHS' SUITS TO MEASURE, 45s BOYS' SUITS TO MEASURE, j 35s MEN'S COVERT COATS TO MEASURE, i sOs MEN'S WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 35s YOUTHS' WATERPROOF COATS TO MEASURE, 28s 6d LADIES' WATERPROOF COAT TO MEASURE, 27s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOT BITS G FACTORY. ALEX HENDRY, Manager.



(?. SALEE ! WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING' JEWELLER. rpHE largest and fineat stock In the X District to select fro a. Ie is also the newest and cheapest. 1 Watch and Jewellery repairs receive careful and prompt attention. V- Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months ss. Sole Agent for Lazarus' patented system of sight testing and "Specialite" sp ctacles. S SALEIC EAST dTBEET.



For Indjoestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile P^lls. They can confidently be recommended as being tn^d in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient! For nearly IQQ years th^y have, proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dynnepsja, Bfck Headache and for Jjiver and Stomach oornpla t*. Sold in hottlm Is l^d, 2« 9d, and lls. by all Medi oio« Vwdori throughout tba world, A pmpli|i»f« *o4 wt»lo rtmtdy,



Uolhr CiqmtH*'~4i, per packet



a|A9TDBna( »•■• Bnealyptl Sx«r«irt There »r' imitations of Buo»lypM« Bxtraet in tbe market now, products of simple dliUllation forming rude rednous oils. In order that thwe crude oils may not be taken, Our Ppub VoUATttB Svcaltpti , Extractt, whic *> ia reooniaed by the medical i divieion ot ihe PnumUn Government to be of pet rectly pare orljcin, v tbeir information forwarded to ur throitghthe Consul at Melbourne, Much 8,1878 we state s - ■ : Is proved by teits by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Ctriefswal'', Pnueb- and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of ParßMeolofy, at Bon, ujd Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Oreifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of aoids, rasinjoci and other substance*, adhercat to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities ivoserto the plant aooording to these authorities, and aoooidlt* to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to On Bauer Uclntire, Wood, Hazard, tic., of America, is the only extract oonpsponding to scientlflo tests, and the only on which po^esses the proper rherapeutic valie. 3andkr & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve,when used at medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicsaient. These so called Buc>!jri)ti Bxtraots which may have received d'-itlnctioii at Exhibitions as sommercial articles are '^MJ for maohanlcal pur poses are only disc&pible :— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopos most fxpely through its surplus of oxycen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appoaiauoe, being ncu'oed in specific density tbyOßgh the presenoaofaoids By their taste, the rescU c| t^ oon|nctU£ ten dency of resias and Uaiwtea. (f these erode oils, s^ called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph therja, interoal infammatioQS, dysentery, wounds, the consequent are appalling For safety always ask for SANDKB AND 8ON T8 KDOALTPTI EZTIUOT and set tbe old, welUered and nUablape«panUoa.-Baid.



The children'^ wwurtion. front Sprinsr burn and wayside stations on the Mount Somet* ty»ehasbeW fywJ fW M*Mh 22. Possibly Aahburton may be included in the train. ; . Holluwat's Pills.—Any dyspeptic suf ferer aware of the purifying, regelating; and gently aperient powers ot these Pm» should permit no one to olond hie judgment or to warp hi» ooane. With a bo* of Hollovfay's Pills, and attention to-its aooom panymg " Directions,' he may. feet thoroughly satisfied that he oaa aafeiy ami effectually release himself boar his miseries without impairing hi» appetite or wealeniag : his digestion. This most excellent medtoin* acts aa a nervine and bodily tonic by aiding nutrition, and banishes a thousand annoying forms ot nervous complaints. A» occasions! resort to Holloway's remedy will prorv highly salutary to ail persons, whether well lor ill, whose digestion i» slow or imperfect, ia condition usually evidenced by weariness, langour, listlessness, and despondency. 1 Rhbcmatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy troves taom in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbego.soiatioa, *omt,ete,one bottle.