Correspondence.

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THE BURSTING-UP GOVERNMENT

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,— As we farmers have now regained our usual equilibrium after the annual festivities of Shows, etc. (they have as before gone by for another year at laas; m Canterbury), all that remains to remind us of the fact that they have been a thing uf reality is the recollection of the fore casts usually made m the speeches on such occabions. The utterance made by no less personages than the Hon. It. Seddon and his political colleague, Hod, J. McKeozie, at tlie Christchurch Show luncheon were, I presume, the outcome of their deliberations straight from the cession of Parliament Their harangues on this occasion were however bub a re bash cf similar proceedings last year, and so far have proved equally misleading. This fact I think conclusively show*,, th*t their knowledge on commercial mauters m very limited indevd. They would havh the favmers to Infer that they were well posted, especially on ohe wool market ; but as usual the opposite was correct, and I am afraid that the recent heavy weather must have driven away those "silver linings " wb h they appear to play when ever circumsv suit as their accompani ment. But one fresh burdens they have been pleased to bestow upon us have, like Paddy's donkey, come to slay. It is therefore obvious that we should have a change of administrators ; men we could rely upoa, and msn who would be mom m touch with the commercial and political world, and would blush at the Idea of trumpeting what they appear to know nothing about. Tn conclusion, I would ask what has this threat bursting-up Government done for their abused friend, the working man. They have certainly to a very large extent, through their indiscreet assertions, reduced his pnr chastag power, and have uudoubtedly raised che cost of all his requirements, whilst for the tenant and would-be freehold farmer ;hey have increased the value of land by their mode of purchasing large estates afc values not justified by ' facts, and which would not be procured m the open marktt. To convince the most sceptical I have but to point to their recent purchases and the results, and think it will be patent to the most casual observer that the already over-burdened taxpayer has to make up the deficiency accruing from these elaborate transac tions. I further maintain that land m New Zealand is based upon fictitious values, ard that the sooner it is brought to its market value the better it will be for all concerned. Then the working roan and the farmer oan make a living, but not before —I am, etc , John Btjlt,, Ruapuna

MAYFIELD-RUAPUNA CEMETERY

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir, — Months ago the people of this distriot made a move m the nutter of getting a cemetery. A. Cemetery Board was elected and gazetted, and on applica tion to the Comity Council an acre of land was granted. Then tnt-y (the Board) I decided that one acre was not sufficient, so applied for another, which was also granted and surveyed for them, and a grant of £7 towards fencing, etc , was allowed. So far s > good. But there the matter seems to have ended, no further steps being taken to take possession or m any way prepare the giound for use. I would like to a k the Board whether, m case of need, the ground can now be used for burials or if funerals would still hava to go away to Mount S/mers ? It seems to me the thing should never have been j started if not completed, &nd I think the residents of the district will feel it vety bitterly now if obliged after all to bury their friends far from homo, when that should nob be necessary if the May field* Ruapuna Cemetery Board would attend to the matter. One member of the Board haa left for the North Js'and. I should like to suggest to the remaining members that they might take the necessary steps to obtain hvt resignation, and to elect m his pl-iCd Mr Cot deux, who I believe was one of (he first to originate the idea of having a* cemetery here, and went to a good deal of trqub'e In the matter at first. Then I think we stiotfd stand a chance of haying the business attended to ard things arranged. Hoping this will draw attention to the matter,— l am, etc., A Resident.

PROHIBITION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— l don'c see why Mr Oliver, M Olpherfc, or anyone else needs to refer to the Bible to prove whether prohibition is right of wrong. It don't matter what subject yon are discussing you only need to refer to the Bible and you will 6nd a test to prove that you are right and the other fellow is wrong. We will leave the Bible out of the quesfciorr altogether and look round amingst our friends, our neighbors, and • even relatives ; also our gaols and asylums. We will thereby find sufficient evidence to prove that intoxi cating drinks ar 6 a curse to this and all p'tber 1 countries. !^fhat is the-re'more demoralising an-} degrading than the use of intoxicating drinks ? It lowers a m»n i very much m the estimation of his friends and relatives, breeds rtmehi-. f and clis- { contei.t, and causes an unlimited amount of misery m his familj . I', fills our gaols, our asylums, empties our cupboards, takes the clothes from our back-, the shoes from our feet, and m most cases it is the innocent ones that have to suffer The poor wife and children are the ones who have to suffer the most.— l am, etc.. TEMrLAK

Hon Mr Reeves m Australia.

Sydney, January W

Mr R.eevps interviewed said that the financial position of Jfew Zealand was gopd and sound, ttyecolpny m a pros perous and hopeful state and the people more cheerful and confident than for years past. The unemployed difficulty he said had practically disappeared and there was every indication of an un usually fine harvest. He was especially ftanguine at the marked revival of gold mining. With reference to the Pacific Cable he held very strong ideas as regards the route to be adopted, but did aot think there was a great di^eroncß 6't ioriinidh almongst thevdelegatcs on the > matter. <He next referred to Mr Reid's message to Lord Salisbury, and said that Mr Seddon 'expressed himself with graat donfidence m to the completeness b^th'e'd.erences o^ New Zealand, for "It"he "jasti ten years' the Government had peen steadily putting the chief port 4' m g,p pfficie^t s'^ato q£ dei^nge afjd improv ing the arraarpentg.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PKK'S ASSOCIATION

CARDINAL MANNING'S BIGGRAPFIY. London, January 14 Cardinal Manning's biography which is published shows that he was invited to stand for the last papacy. SOUTH AFKJLOA. Mr Barney Barnato, the South African millionaire, addressing a meeting of shareholders interested m South African ventures, stated that the value of property m South Africa had depreciated to a very large extent during the last six months. Ho men tioned that the gold mines he repre sents yielded gold to the value of £1,750,000 m 1895. and paid nearly one million m dividends. RUSSIA'S MOVEMENT*. The effusive friendship between the Russians and Turks on the frontier of Asia is causing some comment. ARMENIAN REFUGEES. The Daily News says that France is transferring Armenian refugees to the Sultan. THE RUAPEHU. The Ruapehu arrived at Plymouth yesterday all well. ACCIDENT TO THERAKAIA. London, January 15 The new steamer Raka'a grounded on a sand bank off Oape Verde on the 6th instant, but was floated off without sustaining much damage, and pro ceeded on her voyage to New Zealand. ISMAIL PASHA. Constantinople, January 14. Ismail Bey, who was concerned m the Sassoun atrocities has been enter eairied at a banquet.

AUSTRALIAN

; ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. [ Sydney, January 15 } Henry Arnold Tubbs, Professor of Classics at Auckland University, who arrived by the Waihora, visited Pen rith and thence went to a place named Wallace, where he called at the house of a resident and told the initiates he bad been out all night and had tried to kill himself by inflicting stabs m the vicinity of his heart. A doctor was culled m and dressed the wounds, which are not of a serious nature. Tubbs was to have been married to day. He will ba charged with attempted suicide. NEW HEBRIDES.— DIABOLICAL MUR«>£R. Dr lamb, writiDg from New Hebrides, describes the diabolical murder of boys belonging to the mission station. The method pursued is to garrot • the victim, and then when he is unconscious to lay him on his face and twist his neck from behind, sufficiently to crush the larynx without dslocating the cervical vertebrae. The victim recovers consciousness, but is . unable to speak, and dies within 24 : hours from effusion of blood from the spine into the cranium and lungs, without being able to indicate his murderer.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

PEK PRESS* ASSOCIATION. Pretoria, January 14 Among those arrested m Johannes burg is W. Davies an Australian.

In a message to the Volksraad President Kruger asked that the Assembly should, m its calmer mo ments, discuss the causes of the dastardly plot to overthrow the Re public. He announced his determina tion to establish the rights of the Republic on a more secure bpsis. The meeting of the Volksraad was marked by exciting scenes. Instruc tions were given to increase the artillery by 40Q gunners, and thanks were tendered to the Orange Free Stiite, Sir H. Robinson, anii Sir Jacobus De Wet. The Assembly tb,en adjourned.

Mr Chamberlain is afraid that the wholesale arrests by President Kruger will endanger the industries and com merce of the Transvaal, and has asked Sir H. Robinson to explain the nature of the charges and the probable punishment. LOKD SALISBURY'S REPLY TO AUSTRALIA ! Sydney. January 15 Mr E. T. Gillon Reid has received the following cable from the Marquis lof Salisbury :— " Government heartily thank you, an.d through ycu the Governments of Australia and Tas mania, for patriotism and assurances of sympathy and support. Nothing can give to us greater confidence m maintaining the rights of our country than the knowledge that we have the approval and good-will of our fellow subjects m the colonies."

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

S^IMftIUNG MATCHES. Sidney, j .January 16 At the Swimming Carnival the 220 yards amateur championship of Aus tralasia resulted— Jack Hellings 1, "V^. 4". Go mley 2, L. Leo 3.. It was a splendidly contested race, and an ex citing finish, Hellings winning by a few inohes. Time, 2min 52secs. Hoey and Bailey, New Zealanders, finished third m their respective heats. Plunging championship— Peat, East Sydney, 66fb lO^in, 1 ; Stapleton 63ft, Harvey 60ft. Peate's performance creates a world's record. This was previously held by Taylov;, England; with 66ft- Tin, : '■ ■ i REPORTED MURDER, Pbrih, January 16 A murder is reported from the Af^hap camp, Coolgardie. Tagh Mahomiet, a well' 1 merchaht^as shot dead b"y a countryman while at prayers. The supposed cause of the crime was an old gr udge. The murderer walked fa tawti and surrehd-Vred himself, stating that he was satisfied, A BANQUET, The Premier has been entertained at a banquet by the residents of Perth m recognition of his services to the colony. In reply to the toast oi his health he said tfyat f-rom being pi'acti gallyhmknQwn Western Australia had beoome one of the most flourishing parts of the Queen's dominions. Since the discovery of gold m 1876 they had exported gold worth £2,600,000,

MAGISTRIAL.

A.SHBURTON— THURSDAY (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S M ) Civil Business.— Max Friedlander v Bank of New Zealand, claim £41 7 a sd, for refund, of alleged overcharged interest , on barking account. Mr Wilding for. l plaintiff, Mr Fisher for defendant. Mr Wilding m opening the case, said the case w*s very simple — the Bank had charged Mr Friedlander eight per cont , whereas ha contended that an agreement} had been com* to with the Bank to charge him the moat favorable rate allowed, Mr Fried lander when settling with the Baik had paid the oxcjsb under protest, and w«s now suing for the recovery of it, a sum of A!4l 7a 5d covering a period from October 1894. to August 27, 1895. It would be shown thai the Australian Banks mini mum rale during the time was six ptr cent discount;, and 6£ per cent, on over drafts. Mr Mc« »wen, the present manager, had told Mr FriediaH Jer about a fortnight beforo the account was closed 7J percent, would be charged but had subsequently, while ad.nil.ting this, said that ho h*d seen gronnds from an entry m ! a previoud manager's diVks for charging 8 per cent , and all this was m th>- f -ce of an understanding between Mr Enabling, the Inspector, and the plaintiff, tha< the minimum rate (which he cun tendtd was 6£ par cant) should be charged His client on the faith of this hi.d remained m the belief that he was being charged 6£ or 7 per cent. It was not suggested that the Bank had actually told Mr Friedlander that the rate was 7 per cant, but Mr F.iedlander had a right to re?y on the integrity of the Bmk In carrying oub the agreement entered into with Mr Embling . that he was to be oharged the minimum rate on first class secured overdrafts, ' and he knew that various public bodies and other firms, including the firm of Friedlander Bros., were only being charged 6£ and 7 percent. The onus of showing that Mr M. Fried lander hal agreed to pay a higher rate rtsted with the Bmk. Mr M. Fried lander's word was at leasb as good as that of any manager of the Bai>k of New Zea land, and the Bank would nor, discharge themselves of the onus of proof by simply disputing Mr Friedlander's word. It was competent for the Court to iEcreaso the amount- of the c'lira which might fairly be allowi d Mr Fisher sail if plaintiff wished to amend his claim, he should have . had notice of it, and this was the first time he had heard Mr Ambling's name m the case, and he should require an opportunity of examin ing him as to the alleged agreement made betwepn htm and Mr Friedlander m ChriVcburch.- Mr Wilding was not will ing to disclose his case now, if Mr Embling was to be examined hereafter, and the case was a journed -Arthur Fo'&yihv Edward Taylor, claim £1 10 i 9d, balance of account for wages. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Purnoll for defen dant. After a lengthy hearing judg ment was given for plaintiff for JOi In Hen of a week's notice, R Meacleam v E Mahood, claim £79 2s Scl on a dis honored PN. A fet-off of £64 2s 7d was claimed for work done and goods supplied. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Mr Purnoll for defendant. Several items m Ihe set off were disputed.— Robert 51eaclem, plaintiff, sild the P.N. was given to him for vaJuible consideration He had left it at the Bmk for collection, and had not drawn againsb it. The P.iN. was given on accou it of purchaso money of a threshing plant — OrosH-eximiued by Mr Purr e 1 ! — Plaintiff said he had the machine now ; he had it ken possession of it, was entitled to do so under tha agreement of sale. Took psssession because he o mid not get any of the purchase money, and tho machine was being ruined. By the agreement the purchase money was payable m July, 1896. Hnd reojived two cheques of £50 each and another of £.5, and. others for interest already. Had not offered to ro.urn any of the pui chase money, claimtd to keep it and retain tne machine. Tho prenmsory nite was not for plaintiffs accommodation. Sent wiitten notice to defendant when the P.N was dishonored, and he came and askyd plaintiff not lo press for it. Authorised his tolicitor to request Mahood to pub Iho machine m order (it would cost ahout £80 to do this) m which j ewe he would release him from, payment i of any further sum? oa account of purchasa money. To Mr Outhbertson — Never discount d any of Mahood 's bills. The engine had been penmnontly injured j the inspector complained abov^t it j it hid cose £80 to repair it and the combine. Defendant had given up the pknt voluntarily. TotheS.M. — Wanted payment for the machine, notwithstand ing he h^d the machine back. Defendant i earned £270 with it, besides what he had paid plaintiff, and the plant had been greatly damaged as well. — Thomas Meaolem, son of plaintiff, had driven the engine for his father m 1894 Mahood was band cutting then, not driviiic as he hadcharge'l for. This closed plaintiffs ca>e, and Mr Vurnell, for defendant, contended that tho P N. had nothing to do with the purchase of the plant, it was simply one of several given as accommodation bills solely for the benefit of plaint) s. The evidence for defendant will be given m tc-iu rrow's issue the sitting having continue d too late for publication to-day. Plaintiff waß nonsuited on his claim, and judgment given for default for £32 14sfd on the counter claim, with costa.

Sparrow v John Pager olaim £3 16s 6cl udgmenfc for plaintiff by default.

THE kSLiUKTOS GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1896.



_ Busiriess Notices _ How Shall the Sheep Farmer Best Obtain Help from. Science? pXPBRIEIsCE has provid that the Drench difcovered and patented JLi by Joseph Ford secun-B result which places the Patentee amongst tLose Scientists who have speut ininey and a lifetime m practical re- search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm fccourge. The unique faotor m this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time <,o give his attention, but that which has been indisputably proved to be bitb. practical and useful, gaius his interest »ud patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony — — BEPOKTS— Ashburtonj July 6, 1894 To Mr P. Ferritnan, Asbburton — Dear Sir, — Iv raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven", yews, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy. — I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas Dunedin, March 2, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburion — Dear Sir, — Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplifd sheep- breeders regularly daring that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it. — Yours truly, ( Wright, Stephenson & Co Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timara, March 16, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton — Dear Sir, — We have sold Ford's Lung- Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many gocd reports of its success m the cases m which it was used. — Yours laithfully, C. H. Inglis, Manager B.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton — Dear Sir — Be Ford's Lung- Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure m slating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction. — Yours faithfully, A. H, TuRNBULL, Manager Invercargill, March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton — Dear Sir, - We have been selling Ford's Lungr Worm Mixture for the last fuur years, an<l during that period have not had a singie complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from it use. — Yours, faitbfuilly, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, AsbburJon — Desr Sir, — lie Ford's Bcour and Lung Worm Mixture which you sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannont but conclude that it has given satisfaction. — t Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullitss, Genera} Manager TWINE. TWINE. TWINE. WE AHE SELLING DONAGHY'r?— this season's make, and nob three to four yenr old — TWINE at Lowest possible prices. It is better spun, and goes dt least 50 feet more to the pound than any other make iv the market. We defy competition. OIL. OIL. OIL. We offer the Best and at the Lowest price. Farmers will do to get a quotation from us. MASSEY-HAREIS BINDERS. "We do not let the world kuow when we make one solitary sale, and then at a tremendous sacrifice, but here are stubborn facts : — We have Sold FORTY-THREE (43) BINDERS m this Couuty alone, and the Massey- Harris Company have booked m New Zealand for the coming harvest no less than 373 of their Binders, thus clearly proving by the action of the Farmers all through New Zealand, that there is no better machine m the market. Come early, come soon, if you wish to procure a machine which will cut Grass like a Mower, lie it if only a foot long, which will cut a heavy crop as well as a light one — m fact, a machine which is perfect. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, LTD. £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy ycur Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store m Ash burton. 2000 pour- stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4b lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Beat Kid Shoes 5a 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6a 6d ladies' Neat.Walking Shoes 6a 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers sb'ould Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. j. m jeHTI ob, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895, we took more orders for Suits, &c , th n ever we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (18S0) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that thepublic appreciate our REDUCED PRICES, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise fco those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, Ac, for the Christmas Holidays »re kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible] to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTEBS, ASHBUBTCF k



T. Bullock. TO LET — Comfortable Cottage m (Jtrcy street, Good Cooking; Range. T. BULLOCK. TO L X T. OHEJiP Country, Hinds district. 500 AORES - For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO SHESP FARMERS & OTHERS. I FO R SAL E — 00/^ ACRES Westerfield Survey *-**-* \J District, about 200 acres have been sown with English Grasses Very suitable for working with heavy lands. Easy term? of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Oir| PRICE wanted for T S d£/ ■*■ # number 14, Dobson street, South. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOX SaLE ~~ T.S. 891, quarter acre, Aitken street east, price £14 lQs. TSs. 994 and 995 each quarter acre, corner of Walker aud Pdter Btreet we&t, £20 each. T.Ss. 851, 852, 861, 862, one acre, having three frontages on Oass, Aitken and Urey streets, capital building site. Easy termp. Also a number of others. Full particu- lars on application to BULLOCK FOR SALE, by Order of the Mortga gees— H own Property centrally situated near the Post Office and Kailway Station, fronting Cameron Street, being Town Section 237, £ acre, with commodious building tbereon, kaown as Campbell'? Boardinghouse. Offers are invited for this properly. The Mortgagee has decided to disp.osp or it at a considerable sacrifice. TastßS on application. T. BULLOCK. 'FOR SAT/H\ Cottage and Section, well situated m Mcore Street. T. BULLOCK i FOR SALE. ! A COMMODIOUS Bonding for <T'\- removal. Apply to T. BOLLOCK. TO LET. DWELLING m Moore Btreet, at 5s 6d per week. T. BOLLOCK. " THE VIOLIK "~ MISS BESSIE RIMMOND3, Teacher of fr.he Violin, Saunders' Buildings, will RESUME Teaching on MONDAY, January 20, at her rooms Every after- noon, excepting Thursday. Private ad- dress — Creek Road, AUenton. 1 70 WANTED— Every man to try Meiaor's Bluchers,, only 4s lid. JAM JARsTjaM JARS.— Fletcher Bhos. are jast landing a large ship- ment of Jam Jars nf all kinds, Ma c on Screw TFop Java m Quart and Half-Gallon Jars at very low prices ; : also Fruit Preserving Sujjaif of the very beßt quality, m 5.6,1 b and 701 b Bags, at equally low rates.-— Fj,BTOWBn Bkos,, Ehs'c fetreet» - Aehbarton. Telephone^



TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD. VI7E, THE UNDERSIGNED, hay- i ing for several years now, suffered j from having Castings and Extras 1 Removed aud Stolen from New and j Second-hand Machinery m our possession hereby offer a REWARD of £25 for such i information as will lead to the conviction , of any offender. D. THOMAS, per A. F. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, per Hugo Friedlander, Managing Director JOHN ORR & CO. 1 86 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. T^OTICE is hereby given that, at a *■ Special Meeting of the above Council, held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of December, 1895; a Resolution was adopted repealing the existing By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the River Ashburton, known as the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, and making other By-laws m lieu theret f under the provisions of The Counties Act, 1886,, and the said Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Council to ba. held a>t the Council's OsceF, Biring Square, Ashborton, on FRIDAY, the 7'h day of Fbbruary, 1896, at 1\ o'clock m the forenoon. And notice is a^o given that, at a Special Meeting of the Council held on FFH) XY } the 6th day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted making By-laws for regelating the traffic upon the Bridge over th a River Rangitata, known as the I Upper Rangitata Bridge ; the Bridge over I the south branch of the River Ashburton, known as Hood's Crossing Bridge ; the Bridge over the north branch of the River j Ashburton known as the Pudding Hill Bridge ; and the Bridge over the River Hinds known as Surveyor's Road Bridge .;. and the said Resolution will bo submitted' I for confirmation at $ meeting of the Council to be held at the Council's Offices, B.a?ing Square, Abhburton, on FRIDAY, ! th'e" *th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. ' And notice is further given th^t, a. Special Meeting of tha ga'ifcd Clouncil held on FRIDA"^ th,?. 6th day of December, Is&s, a Resolution was adopted making By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the. • Bridge over the north branch of ths Rivet Ashburton, known as Jsgby\3 Bridge ; the Bridge oyer Stream known *s Taylor s Stream Bridge ; and the Bridge over the River Rakaia known as Rakaia. Gorge Bridge ; and the said Resolution will bo submitted far confirmation ab a meeting of the said Council to be held ab the Council's Offices, Baring Square, Hshburton, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock m. tfca orenoon. Oopieu of the propped By-Laws are deposited, at the Office? of the Council m Bering Sqnare aforesaid, and will be open to the inspection of the publlo every week day up to aud including tho 6th day of February, 1896, during Office hours. All the said By-laws will, if, pagsed, come into force qa the 2nd day of Mjaroh, 1896, #y order, ■ ' ■ $. MAINWARINGr, Cle^k, Anhburton, December yj,, 189^ 13



Business Notices _ G. L. BEATS & CO. TA.NCEED STiIEET, A HE Now Offering tlio Balance of their Reason's fctock of W ashing Fab 5 ics AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES TO EFFECT AN ENTIRE CLEARANCE NEW PIQUETTES NEW PRINTS NEW CREPONS NEW CAMBRICS NEW DRILLS NEW DELAINES NEW GINGHAMS NEW MUSLINS NEW GALATEAS NEW CORDETTES Etc., Etc. j Etc., Etc. G. L BEATH & CO , FRAPERS CLOTHIERS AND OUTFITTERS, TANCRED STREET. v The Corner." A MONGST Many Other Special Lines, just bought at the end of the i\. season, W. H. COLLIER is now offering the following- Leather Belts, m children's sizes, 3d each — formerly Is 6d New Wide "Fashionable Flowered Ribbons 4£d yard — Formerly Is Wide Fast Colored Cambric Prints, a large range, 4£d — formerly B|d Gents' White Shirts, colored cuffs and fronts, new designs, 53 6d — Formerly 7s ONE OF THE LAKGEST STOCKS IN ASHBUETON OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND ALL RE- QUIKEMENTB FOR MEN'S, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S -WEAR, AT COMPETITION PRICES W. H. COLLIER,



Tenders. TENDER?. TIENDKRS wanted immediately for ■*- Sfeoukiag 200 acies, mote or lees, at Seafield. Lowest or any tender nob necessarily I accepted. A pply office of this paper. 1 75 ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. HHENDERS for Staging and Gns Fitting X will be received up to SATURDAY January 25. Specifications cm be seen on application to the Secretary . FRED. MAKEIG, 1 88 Secretary. TJSNIOsRS. ODDFELLOWS' HaLL. S~ EP ABATE TENDERS are iuvited as follows : — 1-GAS FITTINGS 2— STAGE FITTINGS 3 -SCENIC ARTISTS' WORK. Specifications and Drawings can bo seen on application to the Undersigned, to whom Tenders most be sent by noon on JANUARY 24. 1 1 90 JOSHUA. TUCKER. D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, TaEUABY 18, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received inst ructions from Mr J. Trestrafl. to Sell by Public Auction as above, — , |fk FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT *-U HORSES, Ex Hauroto from Mcl boar ne. Sale at 1. SO p m. 173 DAVID THOMAS. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FBIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1896 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDERRBkos, instructed by Mks. Peter Williams (who is i amoving to Dunedin) will eel by Public Auction on above date, The whole of her Dining, Drawing, and Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Utensilp, Crockery, Timber, Fenc- ing material. Wire netting, 3 pairs Ducka, &c, at her rebidence North eas? Town Belt. Also-l FOUR- WHEELED BUGGY, Every Article for absolute 6ale. Sale at 12 30 R. FRIPVDLANDER, 1 61 Auctioneer. WANTED FOR IVIMEDIATJB DELIVERY, 100 TONS PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 1 98 FOR PRIVATE SALE. HpEN ACRES of Rich Agricultural L. Land on Wintir's Koad, Alknton, Also a good Sev.^n- roomed House on the Alford Forest Ro«d, with one acre of land, half of which is well stocked with Fruit trees. For further particulars apply FRIEDLAXDTCR. BROS , 1 57 Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, Near the Town of Rakaia. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Limited, have received instruc- tions from the Owner, to Sell by Private Treaty, SEVEN ACRES of really good Land, situated near the Town of Rakaia, well fenced and all m grass. If not disposed of Privately, will be offered at Auction at Rakaia, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1896. Full particulars on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 1 14 TT7E HAVE FOB, SALE,-r A LpiITED SUPPLY OF THE McCOBMICK UIJNDIJVO WIRE, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashbnrton SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m. Holy Communion— Re? T. A. Hamilton. 3. p.m. (D&OMORE) — Rev 1\ A. Hamilton. Holy Baptism if required. 6,30 Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. Hamilton. fii.EWJEiii.Ynr Owen, M.C.S.M. (Lc o^l Representative of London College of Music.) THE Firsb Term r f the Year will com- manco MONDAY the2ofch inst. MR OWEN mll&s m attendance at his M^io 'Studio In the Arcade every mbrriing from 12 to 1 to m\ke professional arrangbmen's. Classes. ' Mr W,H. Tut, ARTIST, G.S. A. /"^ LASSES ARE HELD EVERY -' TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY A^D SATURDAY, In the above Subjects. A specia 1 reduction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and put Us attend- ing a public school, > ' ' For card c f terms, apply to Mr W. H. Collins, 6r at Studio, care Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Aahburton. Pupils prepared for Examination m i plain and solid Geo^e^PZ, I^.ode^pJaMririg : nd Perspective. ' iVI ■ " '• '■'



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THE HOT WAVE. About this Beason of the year look out for tbo bot wave. Every now and then one sweeps over tha cou try blistering tbe face of nature w'uh its Ecorohing breath It turns the fields of living green in'o shabby patohes of dirty browa, dries up the rippling rillp, and drains tbe life and vigour from all ani- i nvte obpota ' v ' !l> 1 'How tedious and uncomfortable the long hot days are The oatile oease browsing and seek the stream, where half immersed m the cqol water, they meekly phew their oud ; the houpe dog lies stretohed and panting m the sbad,e, and permit! the d,usty' trsm,p to ap- proach the door' unheralded ; tbe birds hush their song and hjde m the deep recesses of the wepds- They are for lunate brings, for they may indulge m <he rest and quiet whijh nature oravee. It is the human beings who Euffor most at these periodß of unnatural depres- sion The ey tern revolts at physical aotivity and demands a repose, but the daily grind rr Utgo on The harvest must bo bonsed, the wheels of commerce must be kept run- ning From field and ebop the commands of labour are imperative and household ilutieo cannot be neqle^te^ aar3 w'oinen must ■work, thoygbvtbe axtrerrie heat makes pbysioal effort a seeming impossibility They are periods of great danger The system, de- pleted of strength and vigor, easily yields to to the encroachments of disease Tits slimmest irregularities ate speedily, hransiibsed into dangerous maladies, and tbe> necessity cf keeping the system regulated' and toned up during these periods ia urgent To those' who ! apprfcia-Q the situation it is not nepssoarv io j say now is the timp whoq Waine'r^a Ba(e (Jure iß found most valuable m ndaintaining a regu- larity m the natural 'organs, 'peoessary tp, a healthy condition, and m "giving a tone and i strength to the system wbjoh dan be ac- quired by no other means Its combination of systenwpgulating, blood-purifying, and strength-giving properties is unequalled, as has been proved by its use by thousands of people m all parts of tbe civilised globe



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