At TimMU, yesterday, a wharf labourer pleaded gnilty to two charges of entering licensed houses, he being a prohibited person. He was fined 10a m each case. Second Lieutenant Waddell, late of Christchurob, has been ordered to join the Second Battalion of the West Biding Regiment at Ratal. The Home correspondent of the Lyttel ton Times hears that Mr F. I. Williamson, of Eaher, has been commissioned to execute the marble life-size recumbent statue of the late Bishop Harper, which it has been decided to erect m Chrlstchuroh Cathedral. A wedding notice m tha Ohristoharch papers of to-day will be of interest to many of our readers. It is the announce ment of the marriage at West Melton of Miss 8. Saunders, for rmny years head mistress of the Aehburton High School, to Mr Samuel Page, of Canterbury College. The name of the artist who is painting . the scenery for the Oddfellows' Ball is not Hicks as was misprinted yesterday, bat Mr B. Briggs. The mistake arose from one i of those errors that people some* times fall into, of getting a person's name wrongly on the memory, and being uaable togefc rid of the false impression. The mistake ought not to have been made as Mr Briggs is one of the best scenic artists In these colonies, and has had a hand during the laat twenty years m decorating most of the places of amusement of any importance m the colonies' Many large companies on tour m New Zealand come •>way with their scenery incomplete, preferring' to hare the finishing touches done m this colony by Mr Briggs. Few painters can show so large an album of press notices and documentary evidence of satisfaction as can Mr Briggs, who, by the way, began life m the Press Office, Ohristchurch, but poon deserted news paper life after he discovered that he had genius for art.

The NEW Brighton Disaster.

Ohbistchurch, March 2 The fnneral of Mr W. P. Warner, and Mr J. Murray, two of the tUctinu of the boat accident on the Estuary, were very largely, .attended this afternoon. A number of shops were closed, and. the flags were half-mast; throughout the town. The body of Mr Stewart has not y«t been found* It is believed that he managed to retch the shore, but perished from exhaustion m the hills.

GREENsTREET.

(feom a correspondent.) : I hare, macli pleasure m giving you ■otne particulars of a dance which was held . m the Greenetteet School on the night of Friday laßt, There is never much to be said , m connection with an ordinary country ball, but this one 1 think deserves special notice, inasmuch as there was something unique about it, it being the first of its kind ever got up m this place, and managed from first to last solely by a olub of young unmarried ladies. Ar these young ladies have done nothing but what their parents and f riendß may justly feel proud of, I have no hesitation m giving their names. They are the Misses Sargent, Mines Stone, and* the Misses Clark, all of the Aahburton Forks. In giving their invitations these young ladies seem to have done what older heads seldom think of doing; they invited just sufficient dancing couples to fill the floor, and no more, which made every dance a pleasure and not a scramble as is too often the case! They had, . of course, a well provided refreshment room under canvas outoide the main building. A very pleasing trait evinced itself , m connec tion with the acts of those bright young ladies. It exhibited itself m their ignoring all mean jealousy towards the other " bonny lasses " m their neighbourhood, whom they seem to have invited wholesale. lam sure I heard one of the jolly young men of the party —to whom the appearance of day was not welcome— repeating the poets lines. " Ah ! who with olear accounb remarks The ebbing of his glass, When all the sands are diamond sparks, Which dazzle as they pass." It would be impossible for any man born to say who was the belle of the ball— they were all belles. I will say, however, at the risk, of having my ears boxed,, that Miss Love Sargent, who, being as . it were " to the manner born" distinguished herself ..most m persuading everyone to par ticipate to the fullest extent m the enjoyment of the many good things laid out for them m the refreshment room; One highly gifted young gentleman, who, from certain indications about him would appear to have come direct ' from one of the Pearl Islands of the Indian ocean, assisted very materially m making the enter* tainment what it was, a thorough success. Another young gentleman, equally generous, Bang some very appropriate songs, accom panying himself at the same time on the piano; Miss Colinson, about the youngest lady m the room, sang with great taste the song, "Happy Bird," which delighted every one. The young ladies had any number of musicians, all volunteers. During the first part of the night Mrs J. Stewart kindly performed for them on the piano. The schoolroom was most tastefully decorated . with various native and exotic floral speci mens, andl can confidently affirm that it .. had never been transformed into such a fairy looking bower oa any former occasion, But thej}, no one m this case had any say m rcspeot of the design or arrangement of materials but those to whom the designation fairies, may justly be said to belong. The M.O. tout master of hici art, and was a credit to the ladies who appointed hitiw "The golden hours on angel wings " flew, as they ■ did when Sams parted from his Highland Mary, all .too quickly; and after many ex pressions of " parting is such sweet sorrow, that. I could say good night till it be morrow," the jolly young fellows had to tear themselves away. But not until they had given three hearty oheers to fcheir kind bright entertainers. ...

CYCLING.

DuNEDitf, March 3 At the Caledonian ground last night, S. McDonald lowered the mile and a half record previously heldby Hall,of Tlmarn, to 3mla 39 4-sth sees, also getting inside the mile standard. White, of the Otogo Olub, succeeded m taking four-fifths of a second off the half-mile standard ; Grow also reducing it by a fifth of a second.

The Cuban Question.

Madrid, March 2 Excited meetings have been held throughout Spain at which the Ameri can action was. fully discussed; cries of " Down with America " were fre quent, and m consequence of the threatening attitude of the populace a ( guard was placed over the United States Legation. The Minuter was absent at tjie opera m order tp avoid hostility. The Consulate at Barcelona was stoned, but the police repulsed the offenders. In the excitement over the Cuban war local politics are forgotten. A squadron and corps, the latter of 25,000 men, are preparing to rein force, and ship-owners are offering privateers. Washington, March 2. The newspapers support the Senate m extending belligerent rights to the Cuban insurgents.

Parisian Fashions.

From Out Own Correspondent There is a lull m the world of fashion — 1 afc least m the creative world. The only real movement is m millinery. AH the prinoipal houses are preparing their novelties fur the south. The toques now worn at the Riviera are still very large, and Parma violets, roses, gardenias, primroses m all the daintiest shades, large poppies are used to ornament their becoming and elegant hats. Large hate ar« made with Foil, loose crowns of L^uis XV and Louis XVI materials, with white aigrettes and bunches of narcissus. Tulips and hyacinths are also serving to adorn the head gear destined for the south. White tulle Is still used upon black velvet toques. Primrose*, with their velvetty leaves, make pretty floral hats ; most of them have bunches of purple violets on either side of the raised brim. There is now an attempt to popularise the dose fitting sleeve, but it m probably of no use, as people cling to the style that has pleased them for no many months, and, although admitting that the mondaines are somewhat tired of the foil sleeves, they nevertheless cannot make up their mind to disoard them. Paris, January 18, 1896.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, has received the following London cable message, dated February 28 : — Frozen Meat— Prime New Zealand lambs are worth, per carcase, s|d per lb (last quotation was 6d per lb). The demand hai increased. Butter— Market better* Fine qualities New Zealand are worth 98s to 100s per cwt (last quotation was 96s to 98s). , Tallow— Market is falling.

CALIFORNIAN WHEAT FOR SYDNEY

Sydney, March 2 Two mote cargoes of San Francisco wheat; have arrived. Seven and eight thousand tons have arrived ; all was placed to arrive*

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN MARKET.

The Press reports : — Wheat was sold on Monday m town at 2s at country stations, equal to 3s 3£d, f.o.b. This was for fair average quality Hunter* white. Pearl was sold at equal to 3s 4d, f.o.b.

SYDNEY GRAIN MARKET.

We find the following m yesterday's North Otago Times: — "We have been allowed to produce the following portion of a letter received m Oamaru from Sydney : — * The worst feature ai regards wheat this year is the fine quality of Oalifornian and the low price. Who got up the 4i 8d yarn ? Not a bag has been sold m Sydney at over 4s 3d, and the bulk of the wheat milled here costs under 3s 9d. We are quite prepared to hear that the New Zealand farmers are going m for the idiotic business again, as they usually do, but they need not trouble this season. They will find their level within a few months as far as this market is concerned. Calif ornian wheat is being quoted at 3a 10d. New Zealand Tuscan is being offered at 3a Bd, c.i.f., sailer; Butter has fallen 2d and cheese Id. There is quite a panic m the markets owing to the great r&infall affecting the feedstuff's markets.' We may state that the Press Association has regularly sent the price of wheat m Sydney at 4s Bd, and m out Sydney market report to-day the price is given as 4s 6d, and steady at that. We give the above extract without comment."

SOME SPLENDID CROPS.

The Otiake correspondent of the North Otago Times writes :— The harvest m this place is now well forward. There have been four machines going since tho gram was ready to thresh, and at least five-sixths of it will be threshed out of the stook, most of it m good order ; indeed, the grain is so hard that you might shoot sparrowa with it in stead of with lead. Mostly all over there haß been a fair average yield, nothing extraordinary, but still a fair paying crop. Mr P. McDonald threshed 45 bushels of wheat to the acre. Mr D. Simpson, 35 bushels (a second crop), but he had 12 aores of barley that went 80 bushels* Mr P. M'lnnes had also barley that went 60 bushels, after a good fair crop had been shaken out of it by the wind. Mr F. flille's wheat threshed 32 bushels, and I believe Mr J. Milmines was 45 and 35. I believe Mr M'Gimpsie is thrashing over 40 bushels. Of oats there have not been many crops thrashed, but from what I hear they have done fairly well, Mr Dasler had between 30 and 40 acres which went over 40 bushels. His wheat only went 32, but it was badly shaken. On the whole this has been the most satisfactory harvest we have had m this place for some time, , All perhaps have not cot what they would have liked, but I think all will have a fair return for their labour, and that has not been got for the last few years. Mostly all the grain that I have seen is a fair sample. The wheat is not large, but it is sound and well coloured, All the barley is well colored, and what I have seen would either malt or mill. If the weather keeps good for ten days more the fields will be clear, Mid i the grain m bags.

NEWLANDS.

From a Corr«sj»ndont

The Newlands annual school treat and distribution of prizes was held m the aohool ground on Friday last. The children, with their parents and friends, began to arrive about 2.30, and at 3 o'clock all adjourned to the schoolroom. In the unavoidable absence of Mr Mackay (the chairman) the chair was taken (by request) by Mr Lloyd, an old resident of the district, and one who has always taken a great interest m the children. After a few opening remarks by the chairman, the business of the afternoon was begun. The children went through a small programme of recitations and songs. Those who recited were Tilly Bennison, Lizzie Baylis, Jesßie Baylis, Mabel Hamp ton, Ellen Kelly, Albert Slade, Tommy Cook, Ernest Bennison, and Bertie Bennißon. Each child who had passed received a book, and some who had come since the examina tion received a card. A move was then made to the play ground, where races were run by the children, and toys, etc., given to the winners — m fact every child got some thing. The parents and friends had provided a sumptuous tea. A long table was erected m the schoolroom, and this fairly groaned under its load of eatables, TheNewlands people deserve every credit for it. Tea was handed round to the children first, and then the elders eat down. By the time tea was over, heavy rain was falling, so all stayed insida. Mrs Percy Joneß, of "Selma," gave some songs, and accompanied herself on her zither harp. Master Alfie Williams sang a little song " True Blue," and Master Leslie Jones sang "Nellie Gray." The I children also sang " 0' Green was the corn." j Games were then played till every one was tired out. At the close hearty votes of thanks were given to all those who had helped m any way towards the days' enjoy ment. After singing the National Anthem all went home tired and happy, after one of the most enjoyable sohool treats ever held m Newlands. May it not be the last.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

ARREST OF ANARCHISTS. Paris, March 2 President Faure is on a visit to Lyons. Four Anarchists were ar rested with daggers m their possession, and are suspected of intending an attempt on his life. THE EASTERN QUESTION. Constantinople, March 2 The Fast of Ramadan passed off uneventfully, Armenians being ex cluded from the streets. The Sultan proceeded through the streets specially protected. Thousands of temporary arrests were made. COLLISION IN NEW YORK HARBOR. New Yobk, March 2^ The Bourgoyae sank the Ailaa m New York harbor. The Ailsa was manned by a foreign crew, who rushed the boats and abandoned the vessel. The passengers took to the rigging, and were reicued by tugs. The Bourgoyne was uninjured.

AUSTRALIAN

NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE

Sydney, March 2 The revenue of the colony for the eight months ended shows a decrease of £8000 as compared with the corre sponding period last year. The Premier, however, expects that the Land and Income Tax will much more than make up the deficiency, and that at the end of the year there will be a surplus. N.Z. DAIRY PRODUCE. The manager of the South Coast Dairy Company says the effect of removing the duty on butter, cheese and bacon means an inrush of New Zealand products, and the strain will fall more particularly on the cheese people. There are only two or three large cheese factories m New South Wales, the great bulk of the cheese business being m the hands of small makers, many of whom use inferior systems through lack of knowledge. If New South Wales cheese is to succeed, the history of the butter development must be repeated, other wise New Zealand, with a better system and the advantage of tuition from the Canadian and European experts appointed by the Agricultural Department, will hold the market. At the present time >he average quality of New Zealand cheese sells m Sydney at 2d per pound above the average New South Wales. THE RAIN IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, March 2 The rains continue m the north. Serious damage has been done to the Clerinont railway line. EXCESSIVELY HOT WEATHER Pbrih, March 2 Excessively hot weather is expert- j enced throughout the colony. Several ! cases of sunstroke have bean reported j at Fremantle, but none have proved fatal.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

. — , * : Capetown, March 2 Mr Hofmeyr proclaims his sever ance from Mr Rhodes, the late Premier. He asserts that Mr Rhodes, falsely stated th© duties of the Premier, and alleges that he was fully aware of Dr. Jameson's intention to cross the Transvaal border and took no steps to prevent it. Mr Hofmeyr farther alleges that, though the Directors of the Chartered Company were warned of what was intended, Mr Rhodes kept the start of the expedition secret for thirty-six hours, and daring that time evaded his colleagues. He added that Mr Rhodes did not &88ist Sir Hercules Robinson, the Governor of the Cape, m prevent ing the expedition, nor did he censure the plot. London, March. 2 It has transpired that Jameson's troops yielded on condition that their lives should be spared, not uncon ditionally as the Boers alleged. The Times says that President Kruger's conditions for granting the franchise to the TXitlanders are that a commercial treaty shall be substi j tuted for the convention admitting the suzerainty of Great Britain; the inclusion of Swaziland m the Transvaal and the concession of apre-emptiveright over Bosie (sic) m Delagoa Bay. The Times thinks the demands are merely made to appease the Boers and that really far less will be accepted.

LATEST CABLE MEWS.

AUSTRALIN

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION. Sydney, March 3 Speaking on the subject of federation at Manly, Mr Edward Dal ton aaid that New Zealand had treated the matter with icy coldness from the start, and until she found it would be to her interest to join the best thing for her was to remain oat. They could do without New Zealand, but could also do with her. WREOK OP A STEAMER. News from the German Archipel ago reports the wreck of the schooner Zoe, all hands saved.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1896.



H. M» JONES' ' H. M. JDHES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cash. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OP J. MAESDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS. SHIPMENT of Books, ex Talnai, just opened up. Great variety, suitable for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed P»per and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from <*d upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3a Od per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers* ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. [ Various siizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket; and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHIN A WARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at lowest Caab (Price*. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other linos re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the [shortest possible notice. B. M. JONES. SHEARMAN BROS, I X7E have Just Landed for the Coming Season a Jarga consignment of— Double Refined Kerosene which barna far Longer and produces a more Brilliant L''ght tban any Oil m the ma kot, as well as being Absoln'eJy Safe. Alsn — 100 BOXES OGSTON'S BALMORAL SPERM CANDLES. These Candles are English Manufacture Bnd ate too we'l known to S9sd any comment, (hey do Not Smoulder when extinguished like ibe majority of Candles. Preserving 1 Sn«r»r Preserving «*wsrar. AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAR AT VERY LOW PRICES. <Uun§. Onus. toiuts. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, CARTRIDGES, Etc., and all other Sportsmen's Requisites at Wonderfully Reduced rates. Anyone m Want of a Fitßt-olaefl GUN, at a Low Figure, should inspeot Oir stock before purchasing elsewhere. Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE m Aehburtoa for GROCERIES, CROCKERY fc HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have I? educed 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 Dsrby Shoes 8s 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 43 lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 6a 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8s 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a I Ladies' Strap Shoeß from 4a 9d Children's Strap Shoes Is 9d I Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands. took at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. KOTE ADDRES3— J MICIL OE, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. B uilding Extraordinary. Timber. Timber. Timber. Fencing Materials. /Fencing Materials 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. 25 tons Galvanised Roofing IroD. ., 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire ..-. ■.,'.'. • - 7^ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. , ; V r ; 3 tons No 10 Fencing Wire. .:.,. ...y y -. £r 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. '"" 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting. A LL bought previous to rise m prices \n :';thef r floaio Markets. We bave decided to give our Clients the benefit of the purchase EARLY APPLICATION NECESSARY. W. H. COLLINS & C(X IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS



Great Leviathan Boot Sale. McDOJirAIVD JLHTJD HfcDIAHHfJj), BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, HAVE much pleasure In informing the Public of Ashburton and district that they will begin their first Great Annual Sale of ' (Moots and Siloes IN THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STBBET, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Heads of families will find this the opportunity of the year for purchasing large paroels. As we manufacture our Colonial goode, we oan afford to treat large purchasers liberally. " ■ , DISCOUNTS. DISCOUNTS. BARGAINS. -—Samples of the Bargains — Men's Watertight Bluchera, only 6s lid Invincible Bluchers, Nailed, our own Ladies* Cashmere Slippers 2a lid make, 43 lid Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, Sale price 4s lid, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9s 9d a good walking shoe, usual price 7s Youths' Watertight Balmorals, 1« and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid Shoes 5s lid 2s, our own make, 6s lid Men's Watertight Balmorals 8s 9d | Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d All imported TAN BOOTS and SHOJiS, Ladies' and Gentleman's at a discount of fonr shillings m the pound SEE OUR WINDOW 3 AND DOOR FOR TREMENDOUS BARGAINS. The Genuineness of this Sale must be apparent when we state that the whole of our stock, which is the best assorted and most fashionable m South Canterbury, will be Cleared at discounts of from ten to fifty per cent. NO CREDIT given nor Goods sent on approbation. Remember, this is McDonald & mcdiarmid's FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, ABhburton. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Our Clothing Establishment j HAVING been, reccently stocked with NEW AND CHOICE GOODS m ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now offering the VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. cmuriTAT SUITS TO MEASURE, by Firat-class Tailor i xrMJI AL. : Choice s s e e of TWEEDS to select from ■ i Our Standard make "of BOOTS, the " PREMIER,"; are BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. i ■ ■ MITCHELL & TURNER TAHORED tIREET. NOTICE OF BEMOVAL. T. Bullock. WHILST heartily thanking my ASHBURTON INDUSTIAL BUlLD- numerous Friends and Customers ING SOCIETY, for the liberal patronage they have — ?— accorded me during the last six years m T HAVE two shares for sale m the the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu* -*- above. The nexc appropriation will ance of their favors m my be by ballot. Apply to NEW PREMISES, T. BDLLOOK, Agent. NEXT DOOR TO MR SILEK, - 7~ •p A «m om RFF m \ FOR ; SALE -Capital Building .Site, „„ • BAST BTRB.ET, high, dry, aud healihy position, being T.S. Where I keep nothing but the very best nam ber 860, Grey street, not far from BOOTS AND SHOES. East street Price— And decline to give shop room to rnbbidh 4?Oq 1_OS» REPAIRS A~SPECIALTY. Easy terms. Interest on unpaid purohaa money, 6£ per cent. Remember, Ido not ask you to pay for T - BULLOCK. needless expenditure on my part to draw • ' your attention to my goods. You require TO LET, at a low rental, small Shop but one glance to see that their quality is m East Street South, lately occupied by of the highest, and their price fair. Mrs Knight. • T. BULLOCK. Don't forget the name, — ■ fVrYWWmya ROnT QTTnP T0 LET.-Dwelling In Moore Street, U'GUPifllUtt b 15UU1 bJfcLUr , Rental required 5a 6d per week. EAST STREET. T. BULLOCK .^gggggSjL^aa.* - TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, East .^^^^SO^^k Street, at present occupied by Mr Lewis. !mieMa*ili&s fß^. Possession can be given after 10th inst. OBYERAL SUMS FROM J. WILSON, ! **» «« * 3 °«° |At Current Rates. Freehold Security t* • /"1 1 • on * y * JL 8/int6r^ \XIB/Z161? 2 151 ALFRED HARRISON. ASHBURTON. T>O-r^vnhoTirV/VI» PERMANENT BUILDING AND JrcipCinang t?l 9 investment society. m T'HE Monthly and other payments will THE CORNER OF ARCADE. 1 be received at the Office, Tancred 3 x Street, FOR PRIVATE SALE. THIS DAY T HAVE for sakTthree miles from TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1896, JL Barr Fill, a good all round Farm, containing 521 Acres, being U.S. 25364, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p. m subdivided into 10 Paddocks, water Id to 9 p.m. each. Thoroughly improved ; nearly new cottage, &c Well worthy of attention. EDWARD STEPHENS, * P. THOMAS, Manager. % 150 Aehbartop,



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