The Transvaal Expedi tion.

» THE FIGHT NEAR KRUGEKSDOR] An eyewitness of the battle betweon D Jameson's fo.ee and the Boeis. says :- Shortly before nine o'clock the columi crossed the Steyn Estate Hills fron Krugersdorp, thus getting to Johannes berg by crossing the Klip river. Or getting to the hill near the Klip mine, the Boers appeared and opened fire and when they made for the kopj.-s (hill tops) Dr Jameson, apparently under the impression thac the Boers were tunning away, gave orders to follow. A number of Boers fl.d to the entrenchments, others to the k pjet?. The column made f _r those behind tho boulders, advancing to within a third of a mile, the cannon pouring on the retreating Boers a perft-ct hail <f .hot and ■hell from tha Maxima and sevenpoun itaa. The Boers did not reply for some ti me, and thus tempted the advance guard of the oolumn to approach nearer; whereupon the Boer' sharpshooters replied, but at long r&nge. The column then prepared to get through an opening m the hills. Hero again they were cut off, and a fight took place on the plains, all arms being called into play. The firing of the field guns and Maxims then became frightful and the fufillade was kept up till Dr Jameson bad spent his last shot. The column's batteries then became silent, and Jame son hoisted the flag of trace. After a parley he was given five minutes to sur render unconditionally, and having regard to the absenceof relief and the forlorn hope held, Dr Jameson surrendered with eight Maxims and ihtee field guns. The whole of the Boer force, which Is now said to have numbered between 4000 and 15000, was not engaged. The majority occupied the hills waiting for an opportunity to cut off the retreat. Jameson was caught lik* a rat m a trap. His men, nearly dead with hunger, thirst and fatigae, fought like tigers as long as their powder lasted, and were buoyed up by Dr Jameson with the statement that . two thousand men were coming from Johannesberg to their relief. The field was strewn with the dead and wounded, whom Mining Commisioner Dieprink had immediately conveyed to Krogersdorc. and the Boers who carried

them off the field comforted them as best they could. The dead were buried at night all m one trench."

There was intense depression In Johannesberg on the receipt of the news of the disaster, and the Cape Times correspondent Inveighed bitterly against those who held the men m check here while Jameson's men were . being butchered fifteen miles away. The odd thing, he added, was that Betting* ton's company of horse was stationed but two miles distant from the scene of the disaster.

On receipt of the full particulars, the Johannesberg Times said :— '• The march Will remain as a glorious tradition of the Anglo-Saxon race. Dr Jameson was fighting two days without food, water or sleep, against tremendous odds, hoping against hope for help that never came. He was practically trapped m the sight of 15,000 armed men of Johannesberg, whom he came to help. So ends this deperate glorious raid of lion-hearted Jam? son, ignominious to others, but certainly not to him."

STAVELEY.

From Our Own Correspondent

A very enjoyable concert and a dance were held m the Staveley Town Hall on Wednes day eveninglasts The concert was organised by Mr Sidney G. Cowell, of Brisbane, who formed one of a party of ladies and gentle men camping m the Springburn fore3t for a short holiday, and .eized the opportunity of offering th 3 assistance of the musical mem bers of the party. It was decided that the proceeds of the concert be handed over to augment the instrument fund, which, need* less to say, benefited materially thereby The capricious nature of the weather mili tated against a crush, but nevertheless the hall was comfortably filled by an enthusiastic audience, many of whom had braved the olements, and travelled some miles through a drizzling rain. The concert party num bered ten, six of whom were visitor.". Tho entertainment opened with a processional march (Blake) by Miss Friedlander, who gave Ja spirited rendering of this well-known solo. The only other instrumentalist was Miss Minnie Orr, who contributed Midler's 'Moonlight on the Danube.' This young lady shows great promise, and possesses a clear and pronounced touch. Of the vocalists Miss Verne "Flower, of Aehburton, delighted the audience with her rendering of * When the tide comes in' (Millard), and Sullivan's ' Let me dream again/ both of which were sting with that finish which is characteristic of the artiste, and m response to vigorous encores sa_g 'Needles and Pins,' and the •yer welcome ballad * Home, sweet Home. ' This last item was a revelation to many, ana indeed we doubt if we have ever heard Miss Flower to better advantage. Miss Kathleen Orr, a pupil of Miss Flower's, sang with great pathos ' The Children's Home'(Cowen), and m acknowledgement of an undeniable encore, ' Kate O'Shane,' which also showed signs of careful study. Mr Sidney Cowell, the secretary of the Brisbane I.iedertafel, was down for two items— 'The Village Black smith' (Weiss) and 'Jack's Return,' his powerful baritone voice was beard to muoh advantage m the former, and he also sang ' Oat on the Deep,' m response to the wish of his audience. Mr Arthur Orr, who pos sesses a very fine bass voice, sang ' True till death ' wim great effect. The local singers were Messrs Jago, Drayton, and Fenny. The first named provided songs of the comic type, and sang ' Dear me, is that possible,' and, as an encore, ' The man that broke the bank at Monte Carlo.' Mr Drayton gave * friends for ever,' and ' The Arab s farewell to hi. steed ' as an encore. Mr Fenny sang two Irish songs which would have been better appreciated had they been accom panied. Mr Price contributed two comic regitations m his usual efficient style, vt/hicb, fairly brought down the' house. The ac companiments were very tastefully played by Miss Kathleen Orr and Miss Friedlander, both of whom contributed not a little to the success of the entertainment.

SPORTING.

I • f Dunedin, February 3 I The following handicaps have been de ferred for the -Dunedin Jookey Club's Autumn Meeting :— First Handicap Hurdle Race, of SO soys ; one mile and a half. — Liberator 13-t, Couranto 12s t 4lb, Clarence list 111 b, R';vo ! t list 91b, Osman 10st 7ib, Re» el 10-t 21b, Lupus 10-t 21b, Come Away 9 -t 121 b, Jack Harkaway 9st 81b, Brin 9at filb, Invader 9st 41b, Melton 9_t 21b, Ellesmere, Hamilton, and Ulster 9.U Stewards' Purse Welter Handicap, of 100 soys ; six furlongs. — Marino 10stl2lb, Quiltiri 10,t 7-b, Silver Spec lOst 41b, Cu! vcrin ln.t 4 b, Toxa lOat 31b, Loveshot 10 t 2Sb, Aldershot 10_t, Rangi-tea 9st 91b, "peculator 9.t 7lb, Salvo 9*t 51b, Bisley 9st 41b, Ambush 9-t S\b. Remorse II 9st 21b, Maximus 9<t, B ack and Bed 9at, Lobo Bst 10lb, Victim Bst 101 b, Cactus Sst 81b, Errington Bat 8 b, Arlineßst 6 b, Piramu Bst 61b, Vandyke _st 51b, Medicus Bst 51b, Cannonshot Bit 41b, Jane Eyre Bat 41b, Vanquisher Sst 41b, Pique Bst 21b, Tangi Maid B.t; 21b, Lady Spencer Sst 2lb, Ulster Bat, Twilight Sst, Hamilton Bst, Orphan Sst.

THE WELLINGTON CUP PROTEST

Wellington, February 3 The protest by the owner of Saracen against Brooklet m the Wellington Cup has been dismissed.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

A TURKISH LOAN. London, February 3 Turkey has arranged a loan of 30,000,000 francs. ATTACK ON ZEITOUN. The Consuls at Zeitoun report that seven attacks were made on the town^ and all were repulsed with immense loss PRINCE HENRY'S FUNERAL* Prince Henry of Battenberg will be buried on Wednesday. The chief theatres will be closed on that night as a mark of respect. LEADERSHIP QF THE IRISH PARTY. Mr J. McCarthy has resigned the leadership of the Irish party on the ground of ill health and overwork. LORD LEIGHTON'3 FUNERAL. The Agents-General were invited to attend the funeral of the late Lord Leigh ton. OCCUPATION OF EGYPT. The Observer gives currency to a report that Russia has refused a sug gestion ma.de by Germany to force England to evacuate Egypt. AUSTRALASIAN M. AND A. COMPANY. At a meeting of the Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company, Sir J. H. Gibson-Craig said the Directors hoped to be able to present a better statement for the coming year owing to the rise m wool, THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION Washington, February 3 President Cleveland is williDg to make honourable concessions to Lord Salisbury over theVenezuelan question, but the omission from his speech of any reference to arbitration is deplored.

DEFENCES OF AMERICA.

A motion has been tabled m the Senate to raise a loan of 100,000,000 dollars for tho construction of national defences. AN INDEMNITY DEMANDED. The United States Government has demanded 100,000dols indemnity for the wreckage of missions at Marash and Kharput. THE SILVER BILL. The Silver Bill fixes the ratio of exchange with gold at 16 to 1 Tl*e President h regarded as certain to veto it. | GERMANY AND ENGLAND. I Berlin, February 3 The Germans are exulting over their success m thwarting the efforts of England to bring the Sultan to book for the outrages m Armenia.

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CRICKET SCORES.

Melbourne, February 3 There has been some sensational scoring m the senior pricket matches ' lately. East Melbourne, m a match against Riohmond, lost six wickets for 773 runs; while Carlton, playing against the University, scored 753 runs for six wickets, Worrall not out 337. THE SEAHAM COLLIERY. Sydney, February 3 The walling off of the burning portion of the Seaham colliery will reduce the workable area by twenty acres. J MARINE BOARD DECISIONS. The Marine Board has suspended the certificate of Captain Boyles, of the collier Aldinga, for . three months \it also found that the loss of the Wool luinbin was caused by the mate May's default.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

OLYMPIAN GAMES. Berlin, February 3 The Emperor William arid King Oscar, of Sweden and Norway, will attend the Olympian games, which were inaugurated B.C. 1353, and are being revive^ at Athens \n April next. A TRANSVAAL REFUGEE. Pretoria, February 3 President Kruger has requested the Spanish Government to arrest Charles Leonard, solicitor, one of the Transvaal fugitives, who escaped on the voyage from Gape Colony to England, and landed at Teneriffe. Forty of Jameson's troopers have been landed at Ifort Elizabeth. The members of the' commission of enquiry have left England, ENGLAND AND EGYPT. Lqnpqn, February 3 Mr Gladstone, writing to the Press states, that when the evacuation of Egypt was proposed m 1892, the Powers were not willing to assist m arranging the terms of settlement. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Rome, February 3 King Menelek, of Abyssinia, is much incensed at the disloyalty of the Italians m destroying Fort Makeleh, after being allowed to depart from there under escort. He retains ten officers captured m one of the engagements.

Bargains.— Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hats, White and Cream Laces. S«e our windows.— Ashburton Drapery Company

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A HEATED CARGO.

Sypnby, February 4 On Saturday last the ship Knight of St Michael, coal laden, left New-

castle but put into Sydney last night with her cargo dangerously heated. CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK Melbourne, February 4

The affairs of tho City of Melbourne Bank will shortly be investigated m the Insolvency Court. Messrs Blake ! and Riggall have instructed counsel to apply for an order for the examination of the late directors Lloyd, Willinm son, Hotton, and Collier, and the Judge made an order for their exami nation before the Judge of the InsoJ- j vency Court.

RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

I The Government propose to spend £390,000 m improving the Flinders street railway station to meet the requirements of the suburban traffic. They also intend to carry out reno vating work at the suburban and I country stations m order to give work to the unemployed during the winter, THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. Brisbane. Fabruary 4 Quite fifty out of sixty-two miles of the Cleremont railway is submerged and the permanent way badly damaged m many places. Three hundred cases of distress have been relieved m Townsville. The , weather is now terribly hot. A WRECK. The schooner Lavinia was totally wrecked oft Magnetic Island during the cyclone and one man drowned. THE CYCLONE. The northern towns report fierce gales, but the cyclone seems to have concentrated its efforts on Townsville,

Tiie Worldl Runs Away From Us.

The other day we had a talk with a man who knew as little of the world around him as a baby. Yet he was a man of naturally fine intelligence. He had just been relieved from prison. Ten years ago he was incar cerated under a life sentence. Recently, however, circumstances had arisen which proved his innocence, and he obtained his freedom. But nothing seemed as before. He had been stationary while the world moved on. Many of his old friends were dead, and all were changed. A big slice of his career was lost, and worse than lost. Could he ever make it up? No, never. Besides, although he had committed no offence, the mere fact that he had been con victed of one, would always place him at a disadvantage. Different as it is m all outward conditions long illness produces results which resemble those of enforced solitude. When confined to our homes by disease we are virtually out of the world. Friends may, and do, pity us ; but they do not lie down by our side and suffer with us. Ah 1 no. They go their own ways and leave us alone. In the midst of company we are still alone. Enjoyment, food, sleep, fresh air, movement, work, &c. — those are for them, not for us. Alas ? for the poor prisoner whose jailor is some relentless disease. Who shall open the iron doors and set him free ?

"I never had any rest or pleasure." So wri'es a mm who3e letter we have just finished reading. "In the early part ef 1888/' he says, " a strange feeling came over me. I fait heavy, drowsy, languid, and tired. Something appeared to be wrong with me. and I couldnt account for it. I had a foul tas'e m the mou; li, my appetite failed, and what I did eat lay on me like a stone. Soon I bccime afraid to eat as the act was always followed by pain and di? tress. Sometimes I had a sensation of chok iug m the t hroat as if I cou'd not swallow. I was swollen, too, around the body, and got about with difficulty owing to kcreasing weakness.

" At tho pit of my stomach was a hungry, craving sensation, as though I needed sup port from food ; yet the little I took did not abate this feeling. My seep was broken, and I awoke m the morning unrefreeiVd. Yorjour years I continued m this vvretohed state before 1 found relief/

This letter is signed by Mr Charles H. Smith, of 19, New City Koad, Glasgow, and dated February 15- h, 1893.

Before we hear how he was at last de livered from the slavery of illness, let us listen to the words of a lady on the same theme: Mrs Maiy Ann Busling, of Station Road, Mister ton, near Gainsborough. In a brief note dated January 3, 1593, Mrs Bus ling says Bhe suffered m a similar way for over fifteai years. Her hands and feet were cold and clammy, and she was pale and bloodless.- She had pain m the left side and palpitation, and her breathing was short and hurried. No medicines availed to help her until two years ago, 'At that time/ she says, 'our minister, the lateKev Mr Watton, told me of Mothe- Seigel's Curative Syrup, and urged me to make a trial of it. I did so, and presently felt great relief. It was not long before the bad symptoms all left me, and I gradually got strong. I keep m good health, and have pleasure m making known to others the remedy whioh did so much for mo."

Mr Smith was oomplete'y cured by the same remedy, and Bays had he known of it sooner he would have besn saved years of misery.

The real ailment m both these cases was indigestion and dyspepsia, with the natural consequences. Throughout the civilised world its oourse is marked by a hundred forms of pain and suffering. Men and women are torn to pieces by it as vessels are by the rocks on which they are driven by tempests. So" comprehensive and all-embrac ing is it that we may almost say that there is no other disease. It signifies, life trans formed ipto death, bread turned into poison. Watch for its earliest signs — especially the feeling of weariness, languor, and fatigue, whioh announce its aproach. Prevention is better than cure.

But, by the use of Mother Seigel's Cura tive Syrup, cure is always possible ; and poor captives m the loathsome dungeons of illness are daily delivered as the hand of the good German nurse swings open the doors.

TH-. ASHBORTON GUARDIAN : iUJfISDAt, tfEBRIURX 4, 1896.



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? Business Notices MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE :. AT Mellot'fc? I ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TIOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. "Wo have Reduced m price J- 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 Derby Shoe 3S* 9d Men. Good Bluchers 4< lid Ladies' Pretty i-hoes, tan or black, 6. 6d Ladies' Gl?ze Kid Shoes 8a fid j Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a Ladies' Strap Shoe, from it 9d Children's Strap Shoes is 9d Bjots and Shoes trom 1* 9<l to 27- 6 I ■Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Do >rs for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. NOTE ADDRES3- J MELLOE, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, .TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. - YfcT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers' account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable term- Full s.'zed Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES r CURRENT RATES Eollitt & Go, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Of.icbs akd Stores: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 159 WHAT~ DOES THIS MEAN? T\URING OCTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Salts, &o , than ever -*-*' we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880 This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c, for the Christmas Holidays are ■■: kindly aßked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment ckai«iib_ae/"a~««:rkyiti%^ ( THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND LOIsTt "* SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. T7IROM Dromore, about 2'o Mixed c. i a _ 7T_ . -«.,... J-* Sheep, crossbred two-tooths and Sole a-jent for Ashburton District, A. Q C A L E X, ewes, branded x Reward for informs- °* °, tion. JEWELLER, d. THOMAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 J 2 Ashburton. LAZARUS Patented System ensures . : . comfort and correct sighJ. Dont THE VIOLIN. spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5_ -.^ BKg c IB SIMMONDS. Teacher TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD 1"- of the Vi. J lin, Saunders' Buildings, has resumed. Teaching at her rooms —— every afternoon, excepting Thursday W-- r^r--^ . * ..a-*.,-,,,-™. .--,.-. , Piivate ad-r.ss—Cretk Road, Alknton. E, THE UNDERSIGNED, hay- 1 70 ing for several years now, suffered from having Castings and Extras Removed and Stolen from New and TTgHT'V Z_l Hv ©I* Second-hand Machinery m our possession hereby offer a REWARD of £25 for such OAS NOW FOR SALE- mformation as will lead to the conviction Q_ of any offender. D. Thomas, per A. F. Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, a . m . /r ,-, per Hugo Friedlander! Gaining T Wine (b ply) JOHN orr & co. l 86 India, China and Ceylon Teas . . (Direct from the Growers) BINDER TWINE. Mauritius and Queensland TyrESSRS REID AND GRAY having ollgars •***• ascertained that a certain Com- -m; -i q • « f mission Agent of Ashburton has circulated " mes uUa opuus a letter among the Farmers of the district representing that he is the SOLE AGENT Ales and Stout of Donoughy, of Dunedin, desire hereby to _^M_W_iWu t M anni°B «d- _o.> Colonial Ale years, m a position to SUPPLY BINDER _-----. ,--, . V .-a-,-.,,- TWINE, wholesale ard retail, obtained GUNS (HolllSj GUNS DIRECT FROM MR DONOUGHY, and not from any agent. Ammunition Ammunition. REID AND GRAY, Of Every Description Per their Mamger, 1 168 j ohn Taylor. Barbed and Fencing Wire WOOD BROTHERS, Eansomes and Hornsby's limited, Plough-Shares jl/IILLERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE! tfJ- merchants, j Crockery and Glassware, Etc. CHRISTCHURCH. | . PURCHASERS OF f AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE I | op all DEdCßipnoNs. Highest Market Prices Paid We are Prepared to Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCE., FREE OF * 9K COMMISSION, | GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, On all Grain or Produce placed m our __ hands for Storage Locally or for OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Shipment to English or j Colonial Markets. Agent for Ashburton and Dlstriet : F, FERRIMAN. Clearing Sales Conducted, and NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Saleyards Regularly Attended \MBllst heaTtii^ thanking my under the supervision of Mr * * numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer, accorded me during the last six years m the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a c.ntinu- ' Bi.ee of their favors m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DOOR TO MR SALEK, east street, Hour y Zander, Where I keep nothirg but the very best o f *' ' BOOTS AND SHOES, GENERAL MERCHANT And decline to give shop room to rubbish ______ WOOL, STOCK AND STATION REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. 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Tenders. ' Ui.. Ft-LL'iW..' HALL. tt ~jpENB: IIS are invited up to 7th Irst. I 5 p.m., for Seating the above it Hall. I For particulars apply to 2 11 JOSHUA TUCKER. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. r7/"\/"lf \ ACRES Excellent Summer 3 i \J\J\J Grasi Country, to be Leased * for a term of years, wbh option of Pur- , chase on exceptionally Easy Terms. " rr HE ALFORD ESTATE COMPANY, ! I. Limited, intend to OFFER BY TENDKR after harvest, 7000 ACRES; OF IHEIR ESTATE IN FIVE BLOCKS Ranging from 600 to 2000 ACRES. Each Block has a road or river boundary all are well fenced. There are sii miles of Bbelter plantations, and water m every paddock. Full partiouUrs In future advertisement. "herring, 105 Alford Station. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOR PRIVATE SALE. A HANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 • ACRES, first-chss land, good I situation, near Greenstreet School, Ash- J burton Forks, with House and Stabling. This property has been m grass for three years, and could be cropped if desired. Full particulars on application. 2 3 FRIEDLANDER PROS.. Limited THURSDAY, FERRUARY 6. SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, Near the Town of Rakaia. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instruc- tions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction, at the Rakaia Saleyards, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1896— SEVEN ACRES of really good Land, situated near the Town of Rakaia, well fenced and all m grass. Full particulars at time of Sale. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 2 4 Auctioneer. WANTED TO PURCHASE, For Immediate delivery, pRIME MILLING WHEAT and Good Bright TARTARIAN OATS. 2 6 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited WANTED TO PURCHASE, QIECOND-H_ND SACKS, suitable for CHAFF, IN ANY QUANTITY. 1 126 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited WamMMMBCMMMmmMMMMMMMMMMmMMMma*k**m*mW»V*m**3^^ Public Notices. MODEL YACHT CLUB. THB FINAL RACE for Messrs Brown and McDonald's Trophy will be j sailed on SATURDAY, February 8 on the Pom m water, at 4 p.m. 2 24 LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. THE BRIDGE ovor the Wheatstone ; Drain at the juncMon of the Whet- stone and Terrace Roads IS CLOSED i FOR TRAFFIC until further notice* •; C. F. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. January 29, 1896. 1172 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE Sale of WORK and PRODUCE for reduction of Manse debt will be held m the Orange Hall early m April next. Donations will be gratefully received by Mr Andrew Orr, Treasurer j or other members of Finanoe Committee. 1 167 FEBRUARY 21 & fc£. I ASHBURTON ' HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON ] FRIDAY & SATURDAY, TN 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. j ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ED>VAiq3 STEPHENS, Manager. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton WEDNESDAY— Vestry Meeting m the Schoolroom at 5 p.m. THURSDAY — G.F.S. re-assemble m School-oom at 7 p.m. FRlDAY— Service In tho Church at 7.30 p,m. Choir Practice, Sp m. SONDAY. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Members of Brotherhood 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. }1 am. Morning "Prayer—Rev T. A. Hamiltou. 2.45 Children's Service— Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.30. Holy Baptism— Rev T. A. Hamil- ton. 6.30 Evening Prayer-~J*.9Y T< A*.



IN pursuance of the fublic Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, notice is hereby given that the Tinwa-d Domain will he set apart for the Ashburton County Polo Club's meeting on February 27th, 1896, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale : — For each Adult One shilling For each Horse ... ... One shilling Entrance to Stand and Paddock, Two shillings extra, • ,-v E. GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain, February 13th, 1896. 2 21 Venus Tobacco latest Success



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton' FOR THE NORTH every da,y at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and '"?.sp.m. (express). On Mofidays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) and S 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The br-anpl. train arrives m Ashburton at 9,45 a.tn'.' i Trains leave Faka'ia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at ?.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.in , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the fallowing times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays • 10.30 Fridays j 3.J0 p,m, Tuesdays.



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