The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1896. THE MASSACRE IN MASAI LAND.

Referring to the recently cabled announcement j-of .the massacre of a caravan numbing j,'. thousand men, while crossing the country of the Masai one of the most warlike tribes of British East. Africa, the Napier Tele graph m an editorial gives the follow ing exceedingly interesting particulars. 'The ravine where the massacre took place is one of the most important points m the British line of communi cation between, the Coast and Uganda. It is called the Itldoma ravine, and it offers the easiest route from the great Bast Airican rift valley on to the high plateau that separates this from the "Victoria Nyanza. It is near the northern frontier of the Masai country, but a few kraals are generally to be found there on the rich grass plains near the eastern entrance to the ravine. Most of the Masai live to the south or east of Eldoma, for they roam over the high plateau of Laikipia, across the wide Kapte Plainb and along the rift valley to the northern foot of Kilima- Njaro. The first -Englishman to enter this region was the late Joseph Thom son, who traversed it m 1883 on his march to the Victoria Nyanza. He returned deeply impressed by the power and ferocity of the 1 ' Masai, and stated his conviction so strongly m his well known book. * Through Masailand' that the tribe was long held in' great respect. It was, indeed, mainly the desire to avoid it that led Stanley to choose the difficult Oongo and Aru wimi route. for the relief of Emm Pasha. It is stated that Stanley give it as his opinion that to attempt to use the Masai route with safety a man must have a force of at least a thousand Europeans at his back. This view seems almost justified by the ex perience of the brutal Dr Peters, who led his Emm relief expedition across Masailand, despite the protests of such authorities as Wissmannandßeichardt. Peters succeeded m traversing Laikipia ■after desperate fighting, and his caravan '■was only saved from destruction by the bravery of his Somali escort- and the havoc wrought by his magazine rifles. No doubt the earliest estimates of the Masai power were greatly exag gerated, for the first travellers m Masailand 'entered it from the south. The ohange from the weak, discon nected village communities of the*

Bantu to the disciplined organised j Masai was very impressive. More over, since the visit of Thomson and Peters the tribe has suffered many misfortunes. Cattle disease swept, through the country m 1890 and 1891 and destroyed their herds, and internal dissensions have lessened that power of concentration which made the Masai dangerous. Hence some later travel lers have ridiculed the old dread of the tribe, and declared that Thomson's ac count was so exaggerated that he could only have written it to prevent other explorers following m his footsteps. Jt is true that during the past few years the Masai have not been as impudent as of old ; they have not raided to the gates of Mombasa, or within a day's march of the town, as they did so lately as 1887, when they murdered one of Count Teleki's headmen by the Mwatchi river. But during the past three years they have renewed their activity, and it has gradually become manifest that the view that the Masai capacity for mischief was for ever broken is far too optimistic. In 1892 the Naivasha Masai planned an attack on the powerful caravan of the railway survey; early m 1593 they denied passage along the Uganda road to a caravan engaged m scientific explora tion ; and later on m the same year seriously hampered another by the theft of its donkeys. In 1894 they had the audacity to attack the British fort at Machakos, and a few months later murdered Dr Charters, the head of the East African Scottish Mission at Kibwezi, and his companion, a sportsman named Oolquhoun." A correspondent of the Times, writing from East Africa, gives the following further particulars : — " As theße deeds have passed unpunished the Masai seem to have plucked up heart of grace, and have performed a feet worthy of com parison with any ot the great massacres of Suahili caravans, which the Masai regard as the proudest events m their annals. It is conceivable that on the present occasion tbe Masai may have some excuses to offer. It is possible that they may have had no warning of the approach of the caravan. Seeing it suddenly emerge from the ravine on to their pasture lands, they may have beea alarmed and imagined that they were themselves to be attacked. In such a case, both sides would have stood to arms, and the accidental dis charge of a rifle may have confirmed the fears of the Masai and precipitated i the. disastrous conflict. But, remember ing the past record of the Masai m this district, it is not likely that they fought m self-defence. It is more probable that they saw the caravan struggling inloose line along the ravine, or found the men, tired by the rough march from the plateau, pitching their camp without a proper outlook. Zanzibaris are proverbially useless as sentries, and if the Europeans were not on the alert, the Masai may easily have caught the caravan unawares. The only matter for surprise is that any of the party escaped, for the Masai usually do their work completely. But 200 of the Zanzibaris and two Europeans, sur vived the massacre, and reached Ke dong Valley, some fifty miles south of the Eldoraa ravine. Here they met a caravan under Mr Andiew Dick, who, finding that the Masai were marching southward, attacked them to prevent their- escaping across the frontier into German East Africa. 1 This courageous attempt to punish the natives must be deplored, as it led to the death of Mr Dick ; but his action will not be a mat ter of surprise to anyone who knew this impulsive young Scotchman. Mr Dick was well-known on the coast, as he once held an important position m the ser vice of the British East Africa Com pany, and later on, had helped to fit out several of the Government cara vans for Uganda. He and his brother, who died m the interior m 1893, were the first independent British traders m developing the resources of the country."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«, The Guardian will not be published on Friday next, being Good Friday, or on Monday, 6th inst., Easter Monday. The Star of Ash barton Lodge meets m the Orange Hall this evening. Bail way arrangements for Easter M^nday tr and Tuesday are advertised m another, column- The Nelson hop crop this year is poor and about one-third leas than the previous* year's. The quality is good, and producers expect high prices. A social, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the Brunnerton relief fund, is to be held m the Barr Hill schoolroom on the evening of Friday, 10th Inst. Two Farihaka natives have been injured by an explosion of dynamite, and have been placed m the New Plymouth hospital , for treatment. Mr Wastney, at Bulls, has dehorned all his cattle, Mr Blundell, Stock Inspector, who saw them shortly after tho process, strongly approves of the system adopted. The Jewish feast of the Passover, the mosb solemn festival of the Jewish year, was celebrated on Saturday, the day of the first full moon of the Spring (iv the old world). According to the Medical Practitioners Act, the name of Dr de Renzie, who was recently convicted for a common assault at Ohrlßtchurch, has to be removed from the Medical Register. . ' Draught horses m poor condition from Sydney have been bronght to Taranakl, grazed till they were gob Into respectable condition, and then shipped back to Auckland, and sold at very remunerative rates. There is a rumour current m Welling ton that Mr Martin Kennedy's chief reason for visiting England is to float a company with a capital of half a million to consolidate and run the New Zealand breweries as one big concern. An error occurred m our notice of the tableaux vivants at the Wesleyan bazaar given m last issue. The tableau ' Broken Heart ' should have been credited to Mrs C. Baker and Miss E. .Gates ; that of ' Which do you love ?' to Mr Frizz«ll, Miss Muriel Osborne. Mies Nellie Collins, and Master Stanley Berryman ; and that of * The April Fool' to Mr Frizzell, Mr Meyenberg, and Misses Fox, Robotham, Sparrow, and Collins. The New Zealand Clothing Factory's ABhburton manager, Mr Alexander Hendry, hasi received from headquarters a grand section of waterproof tweed patterns, and if must be said of the fabrics of which they are samples, that it will take all the skill of Home or foreign arfcizans to turn out anything superior. The New Zealand Cothing Factory was the first firm m this colony to manufacture waterproof clothing, and the prices of garments made to measure from the webs ot which these patterns are samples, range from 32s 6d to 90a— waterproof coat with deep cape, made to measure,— Advt 3 186

It is estimated that there are 1,300,000 ' Irish m Australia. i Sir James Hector has been elected a Fellow of Trinity College, London. Cable Dews and items from our Chertsey correspondent: will be found or. ihe fourth page. A telegram from New Plymouth s^ys that better prospects have been obtained aft the petroleum works at a depth of over 1300 ft. Robert Hardie has been arrested on a charge of alleged perjury arisinc out of the evidence he gave m his own defence iti the case of assault on Mr Fish. By the omission of a cypher the number of merino ewes from tho Horsley Downs fl ck. to be submitted at auction tomorrow by Mr E. W.Hanmer, wa3 stated m the advertisement as 45. The number to be offered is 450. We learn that the number of stacks burned at Mr Eattray'e was four instead of three, as stated yesterday. A good portion of a fifth was also destroyed. The crop waa nearer fifty bushels than thirty, and he calculates that quite a thousand bushels of grain were burned. At a meeting held last nighb at Devane's Hotel, at which over twency were present and Dr Leahy was chairman, the Hunt Otub decided to accept Mr Buckley's offer of kennels and hounds, as well as a substantial yearly contribution to the funds, Mr Millar was elected secretary. , The contract for a monthly steam service between New Zealand and Tahihitl, Baratonga, and other ports is expected to be signed m a few days. It Is expected to divert a considerable amount of trade to New Zealand now going to Australia. I We desire to call special attention to the public meeting m connection with the Brunnerton Relief Fund, called by the Mayor for this evening at 8 o'clock, ab the Oddfellows's Hall, and hope that no matter what the weather may be there will be a large- attendance. Everybody should make a point of attending if at all possible. Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co, who had the order for supplying ohairs to the Oddfellows' Hall, has presented the Lodge with a handsome Boston arm chair for the Noble Grand. The chair is of American elm. with a cane bottom, to which Mr Ur drill have added a nicely upholstered cushion. Altogether the chair 2s a pretty piece of furniture, and the gentleman who will have to use it for the next term is very proud of Mr Un drlU'sgift. Readers are reminded that Profesao* and Madame Stella Davis give »heit psychical and illusionist entertainment on Thursday evening. It was ab first in tended to have only one performance m Ashbnrton, but?the management have decided to extend the season over another night. Of course no performance will be given on Good Friday, which night will be stepped over, and the second enter tainment will be given on Saturday night. Invercarglll papers report that a huge mass of meteoric matter was hurled across Southland, about 4.45 p m, on Friday, accompanied, or followed, by a noise, which many thought to be a sharp ratele of thunder oat of a clear sky. Ifc is described as possessing all the colors of the rainbow, and as the burning mass swept through the air blue fire fell from it. Its passage is described as much faster than the flight of a bird, and it possessed a tail. It was followed by a loud rumbling noice like a peal of thunder, lasting fully four minutes. The aerolite travelled m an easterly direction. As it was seen so far west as Pahia, it is evident that the mass was at a consider able altitude. It is twenty-one years ago since the Primitive Methodist Sunday school was started m A*hburcon, and the teachers and scholars are endeavouring to make the coining anniversary a 4 record' one. Sunday services will fee held m the Oddfellow*" Hall, and for the conduct of these thevchurch is fortunate m having secured the Rev W. Laycock, of, Danedin, who will also assist at the meeting on Monday. Mr Laycock Is one of the best preachers m the Oonnexion m the colony. The musical part will be of a special character. On Sunday afternoon the scholars will give several recitations, and the singing will be assisted by a large orchestra. ■■' . At a general meeting of the ABhburtion County Polo Club, held on Monday even ing last, the Captain, Mr Edward Saunders, presented to Mr G. A. M. Buckley, on behalf of the members of the Club, an engraved pocket flask as a slight recognition of the general respect m which he (Mr Buckley) is held by all the members, and In appreciation of the valuable support he has ever afforded the Club. Mr Buckley acknowleged m feel ing words the great pleasure he experi enced m accepting the present. After the prizes (which are now on view m the windowof Mr Salek, from whom they were obtained) had been distributed, the meeting adjourned to a light refreshment provided by Mr Devane, when the toast the * Queen and Royal Family ' was pro posed by Dr Greenwood and duly honored. Several other toasts m connection with polo and sport generally/ the ladies etc., were proposed and ably replied to, inter mingled with songs and. recitations, and altogether a very pleasant evening was passed. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use HEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly reoom> mended by many eminent physicians. They at once oheok the cough and remove the cause-— without any after ' effort ;. the moat delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives eaae— one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins 13 Jd eaob.

Ashburton High School.

» The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Governors took place on Tuesday at the Secretary's office. Present— Messrs A. Orr (chairman), Denshire, and Hon. Major Steward. Apologies were received for the absenoe of Messrs Stitt and Cameron. ■ headmaster's REPORr. .. i The headmaster's report, which Was merely of a formal character, was read and received. THE BOARD'S RESERVES. Mr Dalgetty wrote asking the Board to consent to the transfer of his lease of part of Reserve 1120 to John McDonnell. It was resolved that the Chairman inspect the lease and ascertain if the Board has power to consent to transfer, and, if so, that consent be given subjaot, to Dalgetty guaranteeing the rent during the remainder of the term of his lease. Ie was farther resolved " That the Secretary's report on the reserves be referred to a sub- Committee, consisting of Messrs Denshire and Stitt, to report to the Board on the leases generally, and the manner of observing the covenants on the part of the tenants. PUBLIC BODIES POWERS ACT. It was resolved that the 1 ' necessary [ steps be taken to bring the Board under the operation of the Public Bodies Powers Act. SI'PPLY OP FUEL. The Secretary was instructed to obtain tenders for supply of fuel and to accept the lowest. ' EASTEtt HOLIDAYS. ]>; was resolved that the school close for Kaster holidays on the 2nd and re-open on the 13th April. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £43 11s were passed for payment and the Board adjoarnad,

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE VICTORIAN J.P. SOANDAL. ' London, March 30 • , The Daily TlfawSj-commenting on the magisterial revelation m Victoria, re marks that that colony promises to rival Chicago for corruption. ANTITOXIN. The antitoxin remedy has reduced : the annual rate of mortality m the London hospitals by seven per cent. ALIEN IMMIGRATION. It is improbable that the Alien Immigrants Bill will be passed this session. HOME POLITICS. Mr Roche, a Dillonite, has been elected for North Kerry m place of Mr Sexton. LORD SALISBURY. Lord Salisbury has gone to his villa at Beaulieu, m the Riviera, to stay for a month. OBITUARY. The deaths are reported of Mrs Elizabeth Charles, novelist, and Hippolyte, President of Hayti. A FATAL MISTAKE. Paris, March 30 The hospital at Lille was burned down. Six firemen who drank poison m mistake for gin died from the effects. THE FRENCH CABINET. M. Berthelot's resignation is said to be really due to the Egyptian question and specially to his note addressed to the British Government. It is believed that Russia complained of having to support France m what is regarded as a tactical blunder. THE CUBAN REBELLION. Havanna, March 30 The Cubans have burned Pinardelio. An American filibuster assisted them with Gatling guns, THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION. Cairo, March 30 The transport operations to Assouan have been carried out admirably. A Frenchman presides over the enquiry m connection with the Oaisse de la JDette funds.

AUSTRALIAN

THE COLLIERY TROUBLE. Newcastle, March 31 A special meeting of the Seapit miners declined to adopt the delegates' resolution to give fourteen days' notice of the cessation of work, but agreed to invite the owners to confer with the miners' representatives. ELEOTION RIOT. Brisbane, March 31 After the declaration of the poll at Eidsvold, where for the first time on record a Ministerial candidate was returned, a riotous mob took possession of the main street and brutally ill treated any known supporters of the successful candidate. HEAVY RAINS. Perth, March 31 Heavy rain has fallen at Ooolgardie and Kalgoorlie, the fall being from 3£ to 5 inches. The rain is general, and will enable prospecting all over the country. All the batteries have now sufficient water to work full time for many month?. MORE GOLD. A sensational discovery has been made at the Great Boulder mine at Horseman, where some wonderful specimens of stone have been found held together by gold. The stone is the richest ever seen. The Horseman field lode traverses the property for thirty chains.

The Matabele Rising.

AN INSPECTOR SHOT. Capetown, March 20 The native police at Filibusi shot an Inspector before deserting. The rest have been disarmed. The rising*is not spreading. Eight hundred volunteers are co operating with the Chartered Com pany's police force.

England and Egypt.

» ■ - •- Oaieg, March 31 The movement southwards has exoited the Dervishes at Dongola, and they have advanced to Suarda. Osman Digna and Aarak are at their ho«td, and it is believed that they intend to attack the communications of the Egyptian troops.

Imperial Politics.

London, March 31 The House of Commons sat till five m the morning discussing the Esti mates, the passage of which was obstructed. The Hon. G. N. Curzon, m replying to those opponents who twitted the Government with leaving the Arme nians to their fate, said the policy pursued for fifty years of preventing Russia overrunning any portion of Turkey was entirely wrong. He was convinced it would be preferable to let Russia fulfil her destiny to having 25,000 people massacred every decade. Bishop Selwy n has offered to assist the colonial members of the House of Commons to bring on a discussion over the change of control m Norfolk Island.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

« _— Capetown, March 31 Mr Rhodes has arrived at Umtali He said he was convinced that affairs would all come right, and deprecated any alarm at his sudden return. He fully appreciated the settlers' troubles. The Pretoria correspondent o£ The Times says that the attitude of Great Britain will have a salutary effect m checking the intrigues going on. If Dr Leyds reports that Germany will not oppose the Imperial Government the difficulty will be amicably arranged. . London* March 31 The attitude of the extreme Boers section m the Transvaal has led Mr Chamberlain to warn President Kruger of his responsibility for the safety of the prisoners.

COUNTY COUNCIL

The usual monthly meeting of the 1 Ashburton County Council was held to day. Present-E G. Wright, E sq ., (chairman), and Messrs U J. Harper Chapman, Richards, Johnstone, and Williamson. chairman's statement. The Chairman* usual statement was read, as follow* : — i The Minister for L>nds informs the Conncil with reference to the proposed storm channel through the Highbank ' Estate, that he has decided such a channel | cannoo be permi ced, and further that no part of that estate can be set aside for the Old Mens' Home, such an endowment not being permitted by law from any land purchased under the Land for Settlement* Aot. The Wakanui Creek Commftteeand the Committee appointed to draw op a J™f., on t; he subject of the increase of the Cahfornian thistle have met and w.ll present their reports to-day. The Oom- Council that Crown Lands Ranger having reported favorably on 'he Hinds Villas! Water Supply, the amount of £40 granted rhi Wft ni U i yr ! mitted - The demands for the general rates are near completion, and will be tent out this month flfr Parker son writes, asking the Council to postpone ZTmS^fi* Petition « »>Ae over the Hinds at Marooan until next meeting, as the ratepayers on <md near the maS line of road think they have a stronger claim for consideration, and intend to present a petition, engineer's bbfort. The Engineer's report was read as follows : — COUNTY BRIDGES. Having recently inspected the Upper Rangitata traffic bridge, I find that some of the main timbers m abstinent. *t south end of bridge are so much decayed that they must now be replaced by ironwork. The engine traffic has fractured a good r many of the longitudinals carrying the decking, and also a considerable number of deck planks. I have ordered the timber for renewals, and the work of repairs will be commenced m a few days. Some Bmall addition to the boulder proteotive work at south end of bridge will be made at the same time. Hereafter the engine traffic across this bridge will be under the charge of a custodian, and there will probably be less damage done, as the rate of speed will hare to be m conformity with the new by-laws. If suoh damage should continue, then ie will be advisable to debar the engine traffic alto gether. Mr J. Bryan, Mr T. Hix, and Mr H. Knight are willing to act as custodians for the Upper Rangitata bridge, Hood's Cros. sing bridge, and Padding £011 bridge re* spectively, at a oharge of five ehillinge for the crossing of each engine, and I would recommend their appointment Taylor's Stream Bridge — The. concrete culvert m north approach has been put m, and eleven of the Bpans removed to make way for the additional earthwork, which will be commenced forthwith. The fencing on reserve 2501 above Pud ding Hill bridge has been erected as authorised. Hinds River Crossing at Maronan— The accompanying section shows that a bridge 440 feet m length would be required to span the river-bed at that crosssing. For some years the main volume of flood-water baa been retained within the southern half of this length, but previously it ran for a con siderable time towards the north bank, and might, after a few floods, return to . it again. If built at all, I should therefore recommend the length to be as indicated. The coßt of a stock bridge for that length I estimate at f 304, and a bridge for wheel traffic, about thirteen feet wide, twenty feet spans, and two piles iv each pier at £1120 with approaches complete. Hinds Bridge- Surveyor's Road— The re decking of this bridge waß executed during last month. Ashburton • Rangitata Water Supply— With the exception of the lower end of P race, there is a fair supply m all the races at present. Some of the settlers are clearing their races now m anticipation Tbf the half yearly overhaul, m order to. lessen the amount of work to be done when, water is shot off for the purpose. I examined the head works m Hinds gorges recently to see whether anything conld be done to increase the summer snpply for that, and the Rua puna Village Settlement district, and arranged for some minor works to slightly increase the snpply Some flumes are also being replaced and repaired. The fencing of willow plantations at head works, south Ashburton river has been reinstated. Ift had been damaged by river encroachment at that point. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply— The supply m this district is sufficient, but most of the races are very foulj and half-yearly overhaul should be commenced early next month. That has been the usual period for this district, and two or three weeks notice will have to be given by advertisement. The repairs of weir at Pudding Hill are being effected, and culverts and fords throughout the district are being attended to. County Plantations— The gums sown last year, are now m almost every instance coming away very well, but not so the wattle and ironbark. Of 63 acres at north Mayfleld, about fifteen acres requires re planting. Of 40 acres at Valetta, 15 acres to be replanted. Of 70 acres at Ruapuna, 9 aoreß to be replanted. At Hinds 40 acres, 15 acres to be replanted. At Clearwell 9 acres to be replanted. As planting should take place m May and June, tenders for the above might be called for next meeting. I presume the Council will have larch and nisignis planted m North Mayfield and Valefcta districts. The forest trees planted by the various contractors last year will be finally filled up next month. CUSTODIANS OF BRIDGES. Ib was resolved to advertise the list of custodians of bridges, and to paint ' their names on special boards to be attached to the by-laws of the bridgeo. BRIDGE AT MAEONAN. This matter was held over till next meeting. A^HBURTON-BAKAIA AND ASHBTJKTON BANGITATA WATKB SUPPLY. It was resolved to give notice that wat r will be shut off for the half-yearly overhaul of races from the Aahburton- Rakaia and Ashburton-Rangitata water supplies, m the former owe early m May and m the latter from the middle of April! PLANTING. The paragraph m the Engineer's report referring to planting was remitted to the Planting Committee. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence foe this meeting was granted to Messrs Cameron and Mc- Farlane, and the latter's notice of motion was held over til? next meeting. WAKANUI CREEK. The report of the Wakanui Creek com. mittee recommended : — That the Council had no desire to take away the supply of water from the Ashburton mill, but neither can they take the responsibility of guaranteeing to maintain that supply m perpetuity. The works which the Council propose to construct will- leave the supply to the mill on the same basis as at present. The land required is to enable the Council to bring m its own supply of water whenever that from the mill race may be threatened with failure from any oausa whatever, and for this purpose the Council will proceed to take the land under the Public Works Act. The Committee recommended that the* Council's solicitor should take the neces sary steps under the Public Works Aot to take the land referred to. The report was adopted. CALIFORNIAN THISTLE. The Chairman was empowered to inter view an expert m Ohriatchurch m regard to the destruction of the Californian bhistle. PAYMENTS. Acoounts for the month were passed for payment. IRRIGATION FABAI. It was resolved to invite tenders for the ease of the Irrigation Farm for five years, rad to give the present tenant notice to dear the gorse and put the fencei m order n terms of his lease*

THE ASHBORTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1896.



A oough is only worth eighteen-penoe, _'fcyr the simple reason that if you invest that Bum' m a bottle of Woods' G eat Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, you pan get rid of it straight away — it never fails— every Grocer and Chemist m the town keeps it. Wholesale Agents, New Zoilind Drag Oomptoy.



f Wanted. WAHOO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 WANTED Known— That it ia lament- anle to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade now-a- days ? But no wonder I say. Th<?y nv y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault; who buy such trash at chtap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don'b get the worth of your money But you have yet a remedy by calling at J. Moißon. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Seoure good boots for winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wait at J. Moison's Impermeable Boot Depot, East Ashburton, 2 127 PUBLIC NOTICES. OPENING TTP TVAILY PENING UP 1/AILY AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, NEW GOODS FOR THE WINIJSR SEASON. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR BEADY-MADE CLOTHING INfiTHE DISTRICT; New Hats, New Ties, New Shirts. 'HEW ZEALAND ; CLOTHING FACTORY.' ARCADE HOUSE. new autumn hat* $ew autumn millinery "KTew Dresses m colonial and scotch tweeds, ; • iSERGES, Etc. NOW SHOWING AT LOWEST CASH PBIGES. see wilfbows ; SPECIAL DISPLAY Ashburton Drapefry dJompany, BURNETT STREET.



Wanted. ; OHOOTIKG SEASON, 1896.- Buy yocr Guvs, Ammunition, Etc., at J. W. Habdlby's. 3 79 piUNb O H HIRE; also (jun thoroughly repaired. Please forward early o avoid the rush. ,). W. Hakdley 380 I OST- Blaok and Tan Sheep Dog. *-* ' Skipper' Reward offered. - A. J. Tybkellßaxter, Arcade. 3 246 I% - ■ f^AMRUAv half-plate, for sale All latest improvements, 'leather carry- ing;l)ag, frame>-,^ifeheß. 6tc. A bargain. Instruction gi^en. ? Apply J.A., Mail' Offioe. '• V 3 189 ' ANTED Known— Th^nopnkr Tea' and Ooffee Booms, 131 Liohfield street, Chris Ichurch, late Rundle's. Tea and Ooffee Id per oup. Bread and Butter 2d par plaba. Ham, Hnt Pien. and Pastry, Scones, Buns, etc. — M. Cooke, Proprie- tress. 3 243 ANTED TO LET, at Wesfcerfield— 400 Acres Good Tnesock Feed, with of without Turnips, fenced and watered. For farther particulars apply Mail Offioe. 3 208 T>EMEMBER the Primitive Methodleb Jill Sunday School Anniversary to be held on Easter Sanday and Monday. Addresses by the Rev Laycock. 3 241 TITANTED, to let 4-roomed eqaare *▼ House, large scullery and atables. For particulars apply Mail office. 3 237 rXOOKEY.— Meeting m Templar Hall JLJL 8 o'clock cm Thuksday. Business —To consider taking the game to the Domain ~ 3 232 TI7*ANTED~EggB m any quantity; VV must be quite fresh. We are also buyers of good Beeswax m small or largo quantities.— Fletcher Bros., East) Street, Aehburton. \XTANTED Known— Large delivery of *^ the •Economic' Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more. — W H. Oollier. Tl f ANTED— A few Tons of Prime Oat V t Sheaf Chaff. Apply, with samples and price, to Flktchbr Bros, Oash Supply Stores, Ashbnrton. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kalapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Snita to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's STT ANTED Kn^own— The • Economic \ ** Kjd Glove, four buttons, Is 91 per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. — W. H. Collier. = /COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging \J with every home conaf ort>, 16s per week ; meals at all hours, la ; beds, Is. Tea and Coffee always ready, 2d per oup. Truckle's Ooffee Palace (late Lyfctelton Boardinghouse) Cameron street, Afchbnr ton. . 3 23 WANTED Known— Having bought our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Turner OUNG Ladies' Journal for March, Woldon's Ladies' Journal for February, and Review of Reviews for February. Agent for Ponon»a Electric Belt, Petal Dust, etc.— H, M. Jones. ANTED Known— Kareains from floor to ceiling. — Mellor's Stoc' taking Boot Sale. CTTaNTED Known— Our Season's W Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweedfl and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — Mitchell and Turner %,%/HBN yon are m Chrifitchuroh don't ' ' fail to go to Warne's, Oashel street, for Fish or Oyster Lunch, Tea or Supper. — Joseph Taylor and Co.. Proprietors. 3 4 JUST Arrived. — A large variety of use ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, T>ya, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sdd ac and onder ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's. ■ — j WANTEDKnown— Go to The Corner for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery- W. H. Oollier. WANTED Known — 6000 nairaTof Boota and shoes to pick from. Mellor s Great Boot Sale. ANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protestors, Goggles, Folders, and everything la the option line at S. StLKKH. upfciclftn TTTAKTEDwKnowh— Juflt opening a ' fresh lot pi. useful Presents, to be given to all 'Pq'rohaspr^;of Drapery.— H. 0. Sectors, Melfdrd House OTHER People are getting Bargains at Carson's Monster bale of Bicycles, Karthenware, Glass, and China Why not You 1 1 84 TTJ ANTED Known— so pairs Lad ie YY and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usnal price, for two weeks only. — Andrew ORR f 10136 RANTED Known— Buots and Shoes VY from U 3.i to 27s 6d.— Mellor'm Cheap Boob Sale. WANTED Known— We are still giving Presents to all Purchasers of Drapery, etc.— B. C. Segebs, Melford House MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed. Shooter ab 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from la 9d a pair ab R. Alcorn's WANTED Known— You save 6a m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. WANTED Known— lf you miss the Cheap Boot Sale you will be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. PRESENTS, Presents— We are now *• giving useful Presents to all Pur- chasers of Drapery, etc, — H. O. Seobrs, Melford House 11'/ ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes, VV tan or black, 6s 6i. — Mkllor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— A Magnificent Display of Ladies' Jackets m all the Newest Styles, just landed and now on vlflw. See window. — Mitchell and Turner. , l \t ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of v ' *•' Boota to be cleared m one month,; — Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known— That E. MajJoos ; is still selling all klnds.of Grocery,; Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house In the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No. 76 WANTED Known— Everybody to roll op to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. Now's yvur time to buy,



Business Notices. Ifirml fire. fire. <.;. J. NEI L L BURNETT STREET. Salvage Stock OPEN ; Tuesday aad Wednesday fTiHESE GOODS MUST BE CLEARED to enable a settlement with Insurance Company • THE OOMPANY'3 INSTRUCTIONS ABE— "EYerythmg Must be Sold. 5 ' Will be dosed on Thursday all day, ind-open again Friday and Saturday. S. BAL EX, WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JBWELLBB, AND OBTIOIAN KAST STREET. AT THIS JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, is to be seen the LARGEST and FINEST STOCK m the District of GOLD AND SILVER I SILVER AND B.P. 1 LADIES' AND GENTS I I GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. | WARE. | WATCHES. The now famed DIXIT Watches at 208,125% andjdouble cases at 30s. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SAL EX, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SOMETHING WORTH GROWING. NEW STRAWBERRY « LAXTON'S NOBLE," rrmivS iew Strawbsrry has established itself m the Home market as the Very X Pest Strawberry under cultivation. The fruit is large, firm, and tuttdsome, the br>ghl crimson scarlet harries weighing as high as 2oz each, while the flavor is rich aod vinous. Besides these recommendations, " THE NOBL E " is one of the oarlicst fruiting strawberries, and we have no hesitation m saying that it is aiido'jbtedly the Birawberry for growers of this favourite fruit. The Mowing is extracted from the Otago Witness of January 2, 1896 : « New Strawberry : " Laxlon's Noble " — . . This strawberry excels both m size, flavour and appearance, anything we have had m New Zealand before. . . Some of these fine berries were sent by tht Countess of Pembroke to the Emperor of Germany, eaoh berry being about the size of an apple. They were said to be largar than had ever been seen before. The fruit arrived m ex- cellent condition, not a berry being crushed, speaking well both for the, packing and the travplling qualities of the berries. . Oil the average the berries weighed 2oz each. They were not big, ugly fruit, but were full and handsome. . . "Laxton'B Noble" Strawberry com?s early into bearing, and is a very hqavy beirer, and it should be very serviceable for ah> labttager with small garden space or for market gardener", as it is a splendid grower and a heavy cropper, coming early into fruit. Mr Rennet h»s on young plants, laid m the spring, eight to ten large berries, averaging, say, 2 z each. They are fine handsome berries, and of gond travelling qualities." As Stock is limited, we recommend Ordering Early for delivery early m May Strong Well-rooted Plants, 6a per Dozen; 40g per 100. Authorised Sole Agents for Ashburton and Christchurch for— NIMMO & BLAIR, SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS, DUNEDIN. t ' -i Kero«en<*. Kerosene, Kerosene* 100 Cases. 100 Cases. We havo m stock and to arrive 100 cases 'Evening Star' Kerosene, 150 per cent tire test. Thia oil is, without doubt, one of the Safest and Best light-giving oils m the market. ..■■... ii cam of rarter. <Treara of Tartar. 11201bs. • 11201bs. We have just received half a ton of Pure . Cwaxn of Tartar ground specially for us from the crystals. This Cream of Tartar is guaranteed Pure, and is the Strongest and Best procurable, and haying- bought it before the rise m the Home marKet, we are enabled to" sell at a Lower. Price than any other storekeeper m the town. "*»*** *;«ifec. <"off<sc. Coffee. We are giving special attention to our. Coffee. The Coffee Beans are selected with the greatest care and freshly roasted and ground on our premise! by the moat approved maohinery. We can recommend it with the greatest of confidenco as Superior to any other Coffee m the market. Give it a trial and you will use no other. NOTICE TO FARMERS, Etc. We are Cash Buyers of GOOD BEESWAX m any quantity, at Highest Marktt Bates. Orders by Post or Telephone Promptly attended to, FLETCHER BROS., CASE SUPPLY 1 STORES, EAST S TREE T, ASHBU RTO N, and High street, Chmtuhuroh. Tklkpuunk 24 , : S^V V Box 67 , „?: >.W. . ■ ■ ■■'■■■-,* •■-■' "'■''• ■'■ ■■ • * ' t