COUNTY COUNCIAL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburto County Council was held to-dn] Present — All the members, except M Johnston. SPECIAL ORDEB. The special order confirming the nei by-laws for the regulation of traffic oi the Ashburton traffic bridge was ptwsfd ohaikman's statement The Chairman's statement noted th" election of Mr S. S. Chapman *s a mem be; of the Council m place of Mr John Grists; resigned ; also the resignation of M r Grigj as a member of the Charitable Aid Board and that the Board asked for a recom mendation m regard to the appointment of a successor. Two members of the High School Board would require to be appointed by the Council. engineer's beport.  The Engineer's reporb was read as follows : — Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply. — There is now a copious supply m the main from South Ashburton river, and all the races fed from that source are running freely, with the exception of F extension m Lowcliffe district, which has for some time been short of water on account of the percolation which has been taking place on some of the upper 'sections of the race. I have had some puddling done where the filtration seemed to be greatest, and expect the water will now advance gradually to the lower end of the race. The O extension race has also been slightly intermittent of late, on account of derangement of junc tions, but this matter is being attended to. Previous to Monday last the Limestone Creek had run dry, and the supply from Hinds Gorge was barely sufficient for the races originally constructed. Those recently constructed at Ruapuna as well as the pond •services ,jhave had to be shut off m the meantime.. The Waterton and Wheatstone races are' now well supplied. The syphons and junctions have had to be cleaned this month more frequently than usual on account of the collection of debris during windy weather. Asbburton-Rakaia Water Supply. — The service throughout this district continues to be satisfactory. The weir at Pudding Hill has been made up with concrete, and lam arranging to have the crest plated with iron. The supply from river at Acton is being kept up with very little variation. To provide for the contingent withdrawal of the Wakanui Creek supply, I had the necessary work done for the substituted supplies at Wakanui mill lade and Winch more as requested. This, so far as water races are concerned, will render the greater part of the Wakanui district independent of the Creek, and if any further difficulty should arise, the remaining small mileage of races can be supplied by proposed new cut along Smith's Road, Alford Forest Road, and through Mr Williamson's property, ample facilities for the construc tion of which race this Council has obtained from the Upper Ashburton Road Board and Mr Williamson. In order to keep an adequate supply m the north branch of the river, I have had the intake at south branch again opened up, m accordance with your instructions. . This was effected by the cutting of several grips m the riverbed, and embanking with baps filled with gravel. Mount {tamers Water Supply. — The long continued droughb m this district, had nntil Monday last, rendered the sources of supply at Mount Sotners and Alford much lower than usual. If dry weather continues it will be necessary to aid some concrete at the former dam, m order to prevent leakage. Cftlifornian Thistle. — This pest is now spreading. so much throughout the county that unless some suppreesive measures are immediately taken, the whole district will soon be overrun with it.

County Bridges. — I have taken sections for the proposed shortening of bridge, and adjustment oi north approach of Taylor's stream bridge, and tenders for the works will be invited for next meeting of Council. He the protection work on upper side of road Pudding Hill Bridge, if the southern boundary of reserve 2501 leased to Mr McFarlane is to be fenced tbe moat foasible line would be to run the fence along the northern boundary of the stream for a dis tance of 18 chains and then right across the point of Pudding Hill run a further distance of 6 chains. I presume the lessee would share some part of the cost of construction or maintenance. The repairs on Ashburton traffic bridge are now being executed m the morning, so as not to interfere with the traffic during busy, hours, and several sec tions of planking are being lifted and trans posed, as I have directed, so as to render the surface more even. A further supply of decking is to hand. MOUNT SOWERS WATER SUrPLY. The Engineer was authorised to add the necessary concrete to the dam. PROTECTIVB WORKS, PUDDING HILL BRIDGE. It was resolved that this matter stand over till nexb meeting for the purpose of obtaining an estimate of the cost of fencing, and geb the views of Mr McFarlane on the subject to lay before that meeting. RAKAIA GORGE BRIDGE. The S'elwyn County Counoil wrote calling the Council's attention to a de ficiency m the fencing on the approach to the Rakaia gorge bridge — A committee, consisting of Messrs Wright, Cameron, and Harper, was appointed to enquire into the matter and report. THB DB B. COMPTON TESTIMONIAL. The testimonial to Mr W. de B. Comp ton was signed by the Chairman and Councillors. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. Messrs Stitb and Cameron were re appointed to the Ashburton Hospital Board. CHARITABLE AID BOARD. The appointment of a delegate to the Charitable Aid Board m place of Mr Grigg was held over for a time, to allow Mr Harper to ascertain whether his arrangements can permiti him to acoept the position* PRIVATE WATER RACE. Mr Isaac Sergeant wrote, statin? that be had a private water race 88 chains m length on his land, granted by the County Counoil temporarily some years ago. He had not been using the water for the past two years, having sufficient supply from the creek. He now asked to be relieved from any farther charges m connection with the Bame*. The Engineer reported th«t this race was granted m the usual way from the arberial race, and though affecting Mr Sargent's property only, is m no sense a private race. Ib had not been required for some time, as water had been flowing m the creek, bat this might again run dry, as it was when he applied for the race. If the race is to be abandoned, said the engineer, it must be withdrawn permanently, and not to suit the exigen cies of the oreek, or the rotation of crop. The Council could nob see its way to grant Mr Sargent's request.

WATER SUPPLY.

Several applications for water supplies and alterations were granted.

CALIFORNIAN THISTLE.

A letter was read from the Selwyn County Council, coveting copy of a letter received by the Lake Coleridge Board, relative to some Oalifornian thistles re ported to be growing on the south side of the Rakaia river.

The Engineer reported that he had sent notio9 to the Ranger m the upper district to taka men with him and have the thtsbles oat down, to prevent seeding. The Banger had gone to the place, but found that the work of cutting down the thistles had been already done by the owner cf the land.

Mr suggested that the rangers should be instructed to hare all Californian thistles cut and destroyed, as the thistles were now m Beed, and there was danger of tha seed spreading. He regretted that Govern ment bad not legislated last year on this objected.

Tho Chairman said the CounpH had no power to enter upon private property to eradicate thistles, but it might be advis able m the interest of the whole county to hive this bloa cut at the Council's expense. But he hoped landowner would diligently take this work m hand ihemselves and at once, to prevent the evil spreading. Mr Harper did not favor the Council doing any work of this kind at i 8 own cosh. He had hoard that m one part of the county th 9 thistle was very p'enfci- , ful, and to clear it would be » costly undertaking. The Engineer reported j that them was a large area m the Long, j beach riding badly affected with the i thistle.

Mr Chapuianregretted to have tnacknow • ledge,thafc It was so, bufc strenuous efforts have been made by many f aimers to have them eradicated. He feared, how ever, that some farmers did not realise the danger that was threatening m those thistles.

Mr Harper said they had now ascer tained that thepeabhad attained alarming proportions, both on the land under cultivation and m the riverbed. But they ought to be satisfied with having drawn attention to the pest. Mowing did not sound very expensive, but sending men long distances soon ran into expense and he was opposed to spending the county funds on this work.

The Chairman did nob fancy the work would cost more than £20, but even if it cosb £50 it would be money well spent. At any rate if the auditor declined to sanction the expenditure, he (the chair man) would pay the money out of his own pocket. He believed that the spread of the pest would bring the matter home to the Government m a very practioal way if the pest found its way to the new pur chase at Highbank, for it would reduce its value £1 an acre.

Mr Williamson's motion was carried — That the rangers be asked to reporb within three days any cases of Oali fornian thistles remaining uncut, and the Chairman authorised to take necessary aotion to prevent them seeding. BTOFSI CHANNEL KESERVfi. Mr McKarlane moved that Government be asked to reserve a strip of land, five chains wide, through the Highbank estate for a storm water channel. PAYMENTS.

Accounts to the amount of £473 were passed for payment. WAKANUI CREEK. The Council then went into committee on the subject of the Wakanui creek. On resuming, the committee having charge oi the creek question was con tinued. Mr Harper gave his consent to be recommended to the Charitable Aid Board as delegate from the Council m place of Mr Grigg. After aome other business of minor im portance had been transacted the Council adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

NEW ZEALAND DAIRY EXPERT.

London, February 5 Mr Grey has been appointed the New Zealand dairy expert.

SIR R. DUFF'S PERSONALTY.

The personalty of the late Sir R. Duff, Governor of New South Wales, was sworn at under £23,140.

PRINCE HENRY'S DEATH

The Queen and Princess Beatrice thanked the Colonial Institute for their expression of condolence. The Agents- General attended the memorial, service m Westminster Abbey. COMPULSORY CONVERSION. I It is reported that a thousand people at Bitlis were coerced into embracing Islamisui. The distress at Eizeroum ; and Trebizond passes description. DESIRING A DIVOROK. The Daily News correspondent at j Rome says that Princess Marie asked to have her marriage with Prince Ferdinand annulled, but the Pope dis suaded] her from persevering m her intention. THE GERMAN NAVY BILL. The German correspondent of The Times reports that, m deference to Prince Hohenlohe's wishes, the Navy Bill is postponed for a session. FRANCE AND GERMANY. Paris, February 5 The French naval attache at Berlin has been recalled on the ground that the German Admiralty were throwing obstacles m the way of bis performing his duties. MARSHAL OAMPOS HISSED, Madrid, February 5 Marshal Campos was hissed by the populace on his return to Madrid. THB RECENT ATTA.CK ON KING CARLOS. Lisbon, February 5 An attempt was made to blow up with dynamite the residence of a doc tor who certified to the lunacy of the man who recently struck King Oarlos with a stone. AMERICA AND THE SULTAN. Washington, February 5 Mr Morse tabled a Bill m the House to the effect that the Sultan should be abolished and State control by Europe be established, with a Christian as President. THE UNITED STATES LOAN. Washington, February 6 The loan has beea subscribed five fold at par to 119 ; the bulk goes to large tenderers at 110.

AUSTRALIAN

THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. Brisbane, February 6 Mr Hatfield owner of the Gatton station, with Mr MoLean, a youth named Nailor, and a black boy, were caught by the flood while mustering cattle. After staying three days with* out food they attempted to swim a creek. Hatfield and McLean were drowned, and Noilor was washed ashore a mile away. The black boy was washed off his horse on to a tree, and carried down several miles. He held on to the horse all the time, and was eventually saved. On reaching the homestead Nailor found Mrs Hatfield flooded out and camped on a ridge. At Rockhampton the river continues to rise steadily, and is enroaching on the streets. Many people are leaving their houses.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

London, February 6 The Times thinks that if theUit anders trust to Mr Chamberlain, the inimoaity between the Boers and the British will soon disappear. The imalgamation of the two races would 30 hastened if Britain controlled the African seaboard.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

V THE BELGIAN-GERMAN 6 TREATY. I London. February 6 1 Sir Howard Vincent, m a letter to f Lord Salisbury, urges him to denounce - the Belgian-German treaty m accord -7 ance with the recommendations of the ' ' Ottawa Conference, I J PRINCE HENRY'S FUNERAL. I The Queen and Princess Beatrice " j joined m Prince Henry'd funeral pro cession at Whippingbam rear Osborne. | A detachment of Marines carried the coffin to the chancel, which was covered with wreaths. The Bishop of Win cheater conducted the funeral service, during which the Queen kissed Prince Battenberg's eldest son. Ministers and foteign ambassadors were among those present at the memorial service held m Westminster Abbey, the Arch bishop of Canterbury officiating. ARREST OF ANARCHISTS. Sixty anarchists have been arrested m Lisbon. The Times says the leni ency of the laws has made that city one of the principal resorts of anarchists. A SETTLEMENT. The creditors of George Webstar and Co. have accepted 203, payable m two years, secured by Webster's private estate. THE WARRIGAL. During a storm m the Mediterranean the stewner Warrigal from Adelaide lost twenty-five head of cattle. FROZEN RABBITS. Rabbits are unsaleable m London at 9d each. CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK. It is considered likely that the City of Melbourne Bank will shortly pay a dividend of 2s, and it is understood that Mr Edmund Rouse, accountant, who recently investigated the affairs of the Bank, has reported to Mr Stewart, the official receiver, that ultimately the Bank will pay 10s. THE CUBAN REVOLT. .Washington, February 6 The Foreign Committee of the Senate recommends that the rights of the Cuban belligerents be recognised by the United States. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Robijs, February 6 News has been received that the Shoas and Dervishes were on the point of uniting forces against the Italians when a rising m the Soudan compelled the Dervishes to retreat. THE MONROE DOCTRINE. New York, B'ebruary 6 It is suggested that a Congress of American Republics should be con vened to clearly define and endorse the Monroe doctrine.

AUTRALIAN

THE NEWCASTLE COAL MINES.

Sydney, February 7

In accordance with a promise given to a recent deputation the' Premier met a number of Newcastle coal owners and talked over the condition of the coal trade with a view to ascertain if it is possible to mend it. The owners made statements that the majority of the pits have not been paying dividends for a long time j many were not pay ing expensed being worked at a loss and only holding on m the hope of an improvement m the trade. It was necessary to sell at a low price to maintain the present trade. Ib was possible if combination could be agreed, upon amongst owners including those m the southern districts, to raise the price a shilling per ton without seriously injuring the trade, but it was impossible to maintain one standard price as the coal was of different qualities. The proposal that Govern ment should assume control and fix the vending price was out of the question. This would ruin the industry and simply mean that most of the pits would have to close. If the price were raised one shilling per ton, the miners m the bulk of the pits would receive 3d per ton. They concluded by stating that the condition of the miners was not so bad as was generally represented, as on an average they could earn 8s per day. Mr Reid, m replying, said he saw the collieries were not great capitalist monopolies, and the position of the miners was not so hard as that of the shareholders who got nothing. It came, he said, to this, that the miners were doing their best to retain the trade till trade assumed a healthier tone. FEMALE SUFFRAGE. The Premier, replying to a deputa tion m favor of woman's suffrage, said he was with the supporters of the movement on all points, except that the measure be introduced next session. The Cabinet was not unanimous on the matter, and it was too great a question for any man to surrender his private opinion on. Another difficulty was that it had never been placed before the country as a distinct issue. He suggested that if the Government failed them they should get some private champion to introduce the measure. A HANDSOME GIFT. Adelaide, February 7 Sir Edwitt Smith has presented the people of Norwood with a collection of pictures valued at £2000. THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS; Brisbane, February 7 The local relief flood fund has reached £600.

ENGLAND'S FAMOUS COLONISER AND IRRIGATION EXPERT.

ProbaWy few men who commenced at thp bottom of i lie Uilrtei h.ve become more

wideiy and favorably known or more success ful than Mr A. ¥. hpawn, of 122, Pall Mall, London, for some years a rssident of Me!-

bourne. That he is a man of great resource cannot be doubted "whrn we read that he was the original inventor of the Hand Gre nade Fire Extinguisher, aIBO ninny other inventions of minor importance, and recently perfected a scientific hot air apparatus for curing and preserviug fruits and vegetables on a large, pratioal, and economical scale, which is being adopted, not only ia England, but m Holland, Australia, and America.. Mr Spawn was appointed by a Syndicate some years ago to investigate the procHSS of grow ing and preserving fruits m Australia, and while there started a well-organized and successful irrigation colony m that country. In fact, as a public lecturer and adviser on colonisation and irrigation he probably stands to-day unrivalled. Business has brought him m contact with people of skill m every part of the globe, and naturally he has been through many adventures, some pleasing and others dangerous ; but the most astonishing adventure he recently exper ienced right here m London, and immedi ately after his return from an extended tour of immigration investigation on the Pacific Uoaßt of America. Mr Spawn's own words explain clearly, how he was attacked, and how he escaped. " I had always been un commonly strong and healthy, and have not known a days illness during my past ten years' travels and adventures, and was always able to scoff at disease, but a few weeks ago, on leaving my office at Pall Mall, I was overcome with giddiness, and this recurred frequently during the. next few days ; I began to notice a bitter taste m my mouth, and my tongue seemed coated and burning; my appetite left me — could not enjoy the greatest delicacy, everything I ate seemed to distress me, and caused spas modic pains m the pit of my stomach, and flatulency ; my complexion turned sallow, and the customary office duties required more exertion than I could seemingly com mand. My ailment also seemed to make me nervouß, and tended to cause melancholy and gloomy feelings. I tried chemists' and doctors' medicines, and kept growing worse. "I had always derided medicines outside the regular channels, and although I had heard Warner's Safe Cure favorably spokea of for Liver diseases, not only m England, but Australia and America, 1 never thought of using it ; but fortunately a friend who knew of my suffering succeeded m overcom ing my prejudice^ and 1 decided to try it. Almost from the first dose the disagreeable symptoms began to lessen m severity. In a few days I was able to enjoy light' food, and after using fonr bottles all the above des cribed symptoms had entirely disappeared. I know now what to do if my liver gets out of order, or if there are signs of an approaching bilious attack, and certainly can recommend this medicine to others with candour and confidence." There can be no question as to the soundness of the views expressed or the advice given by a gentleman of Mr Spawn's standing, and your experience will be jußt as satisfactory if you are guided thereby.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, MBRtUR* 7, 1596.



Business Notices H. M. JONES. H. M. JtfNES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. , CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cashc THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will he Cleared at a Great Redaction. come early fur bargains m books, stationery, and fancy GOODS. CJ HIPMBNT of Books, ex Talnai, just opened ap. Great variety, suitable for *-^ prize swards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. * SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelope*/ Plain and Fanoy from Od upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3b Od per 1000, cash. Law and Com* mercial Papers. ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pooket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINAWARE FANG* GOODS In great variety. All at liowest Cash f»rices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- qaired, from London, America, [Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the shortest possible notice* S, M, JONES. MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have Reduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 83 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Ladies' Pretty >hoes, tan or black, 6a 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8a 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7s | Ladies' Strap Shoes from .4s 9d Children's Strap Shoes Is 9d | Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. KOTE ADDRESS— J MELLOB, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Cheap Sale #^3? of Bicycles, COMMENCING j^&J/jpjts. J&cSmlJy&k COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 1896, ||1| ll|§ *p|||| |lp FEBRUARY 1, 1896, 1 ANDBLLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), : ONE MONTH ONLY. . . . . — : :o: . OUR "EXPRESS ' BIOYOLE is tho Lightest, Strongest, and Fastest, ard is built ON THE PREMISES by, not a self-taught man, but a thoroughly educated Mechanic with twenty years practical cxpnriencn. BIOYCLES of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and Safety s. Prices from £o to £'25. As we have a large Stock on hand, we have ' determined to give our Patrons the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchase your B ke from a LOOAL MANUFACTURER. 1 13G All kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Dunlops (Detachable) JOHN ORR & Co., ASHBURTON. -TINAMBLLED & BRASS PRESERVING PANS, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 Quarts, at Lowest Prices. MASON'S PATENT SCREW-TOP JAM JARS m PINTS, QUARTS and HALF-GALLOXS at prices Never Offered Before m Ashburtou, John Orr & Co., GENERAL MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS ■ ■ v •'. LOST LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND' TTTOqit Dromore, about 2GO Mixed KSPEOIALIT SPECTACLES. JO Sheep, crossbred two- tooths, aad , S ole a^ent 'for Ashburton District, . ewes, branded x Reward for informs- S« D THOMAS JEWELLER, 2J2 Ashburton; w..??4^Bffi^T.4kBHBUREON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensures 'KEATING'S POWDERS destroys Bugs .J-/ comfort and correct sigho. Dont Pleas, Moth*, Beetles, and all other insects spoil your cyos by using badly fitting whilßt quite harmless to domestic animals, SpoctHclea. 5 In exterminating Beetles the success of this — — — — powder ia extraordinary. It is perfectly clean IK/AJSTtoD Known — Spectacles, Kye m application* See the article you purchase W Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and ia Keatings, i.e., with the signature Thomas everything In the optica Hue at S Keating on each tin, as imitations ara Saxceh. Optician. .oxioua and ineffectual, Sold m tins, Gd and — ■ — — - ~ ■ 1» ewjh, by »H olwmißta. Fr^rwt an<i Contfotfinf—Nm Vtnm



Public notices. GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. ANDREW (1 RR WILL COMMENCE A GREAT SALE SURPLUS STOCK ov DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, ow SATUIiDAY, THE 18th JANUARY, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ALL GOODS MARKED AT A« LARGE REDUCTION. Men's Suits at 20s Men's Hats from 6d upwards Men's Boots from 4s 6d Ladies' Boots half-price Children's Boots from Is Ladies Trimmed Hats half-price Ladies* Jackets from is 6d Ladies' Gloves 6d per pair ALL GOODS WILL B.S SOLD AT A SACRIPIOB FOR CASH. ANDHEW ORE. Henry Zander HAS NOW FOR SALE- Cornsacks (full-sized) Corusacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis) GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Ransomes and Kornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware, Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid KOR GRASS AND CLOVER SEED?, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutnal Provident Society



1 5 Public Notices. 1 FOR i-ALW. , HE Frceho'd of iho \Vaterton Hotel 1. For further particulars apply H. W. UAKRKTi, Ashburton, Or to the Proprietor, 1 2 32 vVaterfon. MONEY ~TO LEND IN SUMS of irom£s&& to «SSOO BY THE GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO ! SETTLERS OFFICE. LOANS granted on Freehold or Crown Leaseholds. Borrowers have the right to ropay the loans partly or wholly at any tima. Interest 5 per cent, with one per cent more to payoff the loan, besides the right at any time to partly or wholly pay it off The legal costs and valuation fees •xtremely low. Aay Postmaster or Agent of the Public Traatee will supply forms of application and olrcular giving full particulars. J. K. WARBURTON, Superintendent. February 4, 1896. 2 30 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aahburton SUNDAY. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Members of Brothethood of St Andrews, Girls' Friendly Society, Mother's Union, Choir, Sunday School Teachers, and other corporate bodies specially invited to attend. Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a.m. Morning Prayer — Bey T. A. Hamilton. 2.45 Children's Service— Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.30 Holy Baptism— Rev T. A, Hamil- ton. 6.30 Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. Hamilton. ~~' MODEL YACHT CLUB. ' rnHK FINAL RICE for Meaars Brown -*- and McDonald's Trophy will be sailed on SATQRD AY, February 8, on the Domain water, at 4 p.m. 2 24 Wood Brothers, LIMIEED, MILLERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, CHRISTOHURCH. Purchasers of AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE Of all Descriptions. We are Prepared to Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, on all GRAIN OR PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Storage Locally, or for Shipment to English or Colonial Markets. Agent for Ashburton and District : F. FERRIMAN. ~ NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VITBILST heartily thanking ray ** numerous i Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have accorded me during the last six years m the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a c mtinu- ance of their favors m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DUOR TO MR SA.LEK, EAST STRERT, Where I keep nothir.g but tho very best o BOOTS AND SHOES, And decline to give shop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, I do not ask you to pay for needless expenditure on my pare to draw your attention to my goods* You require but one. glance to see that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. Don't forget the name, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET. 2 8 T. Bullock. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR s"*ALE- -1044 acres Shepherd's Bnah Sarvey dis- trict. Good Sheep Country 338 acres IS ear Maronan m its native state 75 aores Wakanui Plains. These proper* ties will be sold on very liberal terms T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. „ Mosb Valuable Surburban Property, 14 acres with Commodious Dwel'ing House with all conveniences and Out- buildings, etc , Well Situated on the Wakanui Road and not far from the East Town Belt. A building Site, of two acres, fronting the Town Belt opposite Recreation Grounds. A number of Town Sections. Full particulars as regards poaltion and prioes furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A Small Shop with Dwelling attaohed fronting East street, lately occupied by Mr Madden. T. BULLOCK. MONEY— Several Sums Waiting In- vestment at Current Rates of interest on approved Freehold Security. - T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WANTED TO PURCHASE, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, A FEW HUNDRED SACKS WHEAT. Apply early, with Samples, to secure highest price, to 228 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited WANTED TO PURCHASE, For immediate delivery, pRIME MILLING WHEAT and Good Bright TARTARIAN OATS. 2 6 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. A HANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 ACRK.S, first-cliss land, good situation, near Greenstreet School, Ash- burton Forks, with House and Stabling. This property has boon m grass for three years, and could be cropped if desired. Full particulars, on application. ■ 2 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lnnxsp



Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, ©DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable. Easy to Take, The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills . dissolves immediately on reaching the stom- ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated., a purgative, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best m the world. AVER'S PILLS, Made by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,Lowell,Mass.,U.S.A. HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. c ■ . «. %?fF" Hewprc of cheap imitations. The name — .Ayer's I'ills — is blown m the glass of each of our bullies. Public Notices. BINDER TWINE. TUTESSRS EEID AND GRAY having ■**■■; ascertained that a certain Com- mission Agent of Ashtrarton has circulated a letter among the Farmers of the district representing that he is the SOLE AGENT of Donoughy, of Dunedlc, desire hereby to make it publicly known that this is not the caae, as they are, and have been for years, m a position to SUPPLY BINDER TWINE, wholesale and retail, obtained DTREOT FROM MR DONOUGHY, and not from any agent. REID AND GRAY, Per their Manager, 1 168 JOHN TAYLOR. FEBRUARY fct & '»». ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, J N THE ARCADE. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN ON SATURDAY EVENING. Schedules can be had on application to the Secretary. 1 144 FRED. MAKEIG. PYNE AND CO. SALE OF HORSES. studholmeT junction. TUESDAY, ""MARCH 3. TMTESSRS PYNE & Co. (m conjunc- -L*-*- with Messrs Guinness and LeCren), have received instructions from the Wairaafce Estate to hold a sale of horses WITHOUT RESERVE, on the above date. Particulars as follows : LIGHT HORSES— 18 Two-year-old Colts and Fillies by Borderman 23 Three and four-year-old Colts and Fillies by Borderman, broken and unbroken 24 Brood Mares m foal and foal at foot by Cajolery. DRAUGHT HORSES— 14 Three-year-olds and upwards, broken and unbroken 8 Two-year-olds by Lord Cairns PYNE & CO., 2 8 Auctioneers. WANTED~Kn~own — 6000~ pair S ~~ol Boot* and shoes to pick from. M&IAQR's Great Boot Sale.



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They c*n confidently be reoommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottlea Is l&d, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple. «*fa and certain remedy My boy was taken with a disease resemb- ling bloody flux. The first thing I thought of was Chamberlain's Golio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two doges of it settled the matter and cured him Bound and well. I heartily reoommend this remedy to all per- sons suffering from a like oomplaint. I will answer any inquiries regarding it when stamp is enclosed, I refer to any county official bb to my reliability. Wm Roach, J P, Primroy, Campbell 00, Term, For Bate by the Ash- burton Drug Company,