CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN. London, February 19 The South Australian loan is quotec at three per cent premium. Heavj tendering is expected. Two separate syndicates have offered to take th< whole amount. LEGITIMISING BILL. Mr Hogan has introduced a Bill m the House of Commons to legitimise children of a marriage m the colonies with a deceased wife's sister. FENIANISM DENOUNCED. Archbishop Walsh denounces the revival of Fenianism especially m Dublin. ENGLISH, SCOTTISH AND AUS TRALIAN BANK. February 20. The amendments made m the English, Scottish and Australian Bank Bill have satisfied the Edinburgh Committee, who have withdrawn their j opposition, and are prepared to recom mend the acceptance of the measure by the depositors. FATAL FIRE. jLioBOM, February 20 A fire broke out during an artists' ball at Santarem and caused a panic, daring which many leaped from the win dows. Many brave attempts were made to rescue the people m the burningbuild injy, and m several cases the would-be rescuers were overtaken by the flames and perished. Forty-three corpses were found m the debris when the fire was extinguished. The King of Portugal is visiting the afflicted families. THE GERMAN COLONIAL SOCIETY, Berlin; February 19 Dr L. Peters has been elected President of the German Colonial Sooiety. PRINCE FERDINAND. Sofia, February 80 The Powers have officially recog nised Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria.

AUSTRALIAN

MARRYING A MINOR. Sydney, February 20 I Kate Henderson has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for marry ing & minor, but the sentence was suspended under the First Offenders j Act !

SIR J. B. THURSTON. Sir John Thurston, High Commis sioner of the Western Pacific, sails by the Warrimoo for Fiji on the 29th inst. He is greatly improved m health by his sojourn m Sydney. QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Brisbane, February 20 Persistent rumours are afloat of an early dissolution, and the elections are expected to take place m March. HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODS. Further heavy rains have fallen at the head of the Brisbane river, which is rising rapidly, and another flood is feared. At Woodford 7in of rain have fallen, and the water is 4f b over the bridges. At other places 3in and 4iu of rain has fallen.

LATEST GABLE HEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

LORD ROSEBERY. London, February 2C Lord Rosebery will reply to the toast of the Empire at the South Australian dinner. HOUSE OF COMMON 3 STAND. ING ORDERS. Drastic rules of procedure have been adopted by the House of Com mons. A limit is set to all debating m supply to twenty days. CONCILIATION BILL. The Board of Conciliation Bill has passed the second reading m the House of Commons. COLD STORAGE. The Dock committee's cold store at Smithfield has been opened. ANARCHISTS. Madbid, Februar/'"' 1 *" The Anarchists exploded four oombs m the palace gardens. BULGARIA. Paris, February 20 The newspapers applaud Lord Salis bury for abandoningthe proclamation of union between Bulgaria and Roumelia. DISASTROUS EXPLOSION. Capetown, February 20 An explosion made a hole of 200 feet long ,by 50 wide and 30 deep and several hundred Kaffirs and Hindoos are among the killed. THE POOR DUTCH. £40,000 has been subscribed m the Transvaal for a fund m aid of the poor Dutch. TRANSVAAL. The French South African Bank complains of the high food duties, and the pressure of mining taxation m the Transva»l. ENGLAND AND AMERICA. Caraccas, February 20. It is reported here that a, direct settlement of the dispute between England and Venezuela is probable. Washington, February 20 A strong committee has been formed, including Messrs Phelan, Hewitt, Ohanneey, Depew, Vanderbilt, Potter, and Abbotts, for the purpose of indue* ing congress to provide a permanent Court of arbitration between England and America. It is understood the majority of congress are m favor of the. proposal.

AUSTRALIAN

TAXING LEGACIES. Melbourne, February 21 The full Court has decided that legaciea are not subject to income tax. CRICKET. Owing to private reasons H. Mus grove has resigned the management of the Austrftliau team. It is expected that E.^ McLeod or Mr Whitridge, of Adelaide, who next to Mr Musgrove received most support; will be ap pointed. QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Bbisbanb, February 21 The dissolution of Parliament will be announced m a few days. The nominations will be fixed between March 10 and 18. The elections will

1 take plactt m four batches, beginning on the 21st, ».»«d three succeeding •^aturdnys. The majority of the elec tions will occur on the first day. and will include the metropolitan contests. THE FLOODS. JRockhampton, February 21 y The flood has almost receded. At B Glenroy, where the river was un- B paralleled, a settler named Pascoe was seen on the top of a house which after wards disappeared. Myriads of insects i have destroyed what little vegetation i the floods spared. » RAILWAY EXTRNSION. Perih, February 21 Another section of the railway has been opened, bringing the line within eighteen miles of Coolgardie.

The Ferry Boat Disaster

Brisbane, February 21 Divers report that the Pearl is terribly smashed. The boilers have disappeared, and there is no sign of bodies. A magisterial enquiry has began.

The Eastern Question.

FLIGHT OF MURAD BEY. London, February 19 Blue books show that the Powers decline to coerce Turkey m regard to < the cessation of the Armenian mas sacres. Russia and Austria declared that to do so would cause the outoreak of a European war. Lord Salisbury declared that isolated coercion on the part of one Power was impossible. Constantinople, Februaiy 19 It has now been ascertained that Murad Bey is m Cairo, where he is conducting a newspaper crusade against the rule of the Sultan, and he predicts the overthrow of that monarch within six months.

The Italians m Abyssinia

♦ — ■ Robie, February 19 News has been received that several native tribes, who were allies of the Italians m Abyssinia, deserted, and attacked General Baratieri's forces. February 20. The latest intelligence is to the effect that General Baratieri defeated the treacherous native allies, who had joined forces m a mountain pass. The natives, however, were only dislodged after severe fighting.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

A VAIVABKE JFIIVI> Hawbra, February 21 A deposit of natural gas was tapped last evening on the boundary of. Hawera borough. A well was being sunk on a section belonging to C. A. Budge when the gas was discovered which burned freely. FEcnoimrn Plymouth, February 21 A London syndicate has secured rights to bore for petroleum cvet a large area of country, about) fifteen miles north-east of Stratford. AIIK6ED AltgOff Wbstport, February 21 A deliberate attempt was made this morning to fire the principal business block m the town. A collodion of email wood, saturated with kerosene, was found on fire, and a tin containing kerosene, alongside tho flooring <.f Mr Smillbone'a fruiterer's shop, a large two-storeyed building, and a hole was burned through the flcor The house was full of smoke when the 6ro was discovered The p.mell of burning kerosene awakened the people sleeping up stsiis.

SPORTING

DUNEDIN RACES. Forbury Racecourse, February 20 Following are results : — Hurdles, 2 miles —Rebel, 103t 71b, 1 ; Revolt, list 51b, 2 ; Invader, 9at 21b, 3. All started. Dividends— £2 3s and £2 7s. City Stakes.— Marlin, Bst 2lb, 1 ; Caritai 7st3lb, 2; Bimetallism Sac, 3. Dividends — £3 5s and £3 Is. D.J.C Handicap, 1£ mile.— Saracen, Bst 121 b, 1 ; Hippomenes, 83fc 91b, 2 ; Skir misher, Bst 6lb, 3. Dividends— £l 14a and £1 11s. Novel. — Faramu 1, Lady Somnus 2, Rothamatead 3. Dividends— £7 2s and £11 10s. Domain Handicap. — Bizarre, 7sfc 2lb, 1 ; Warrington, 7st 121 b, 2 ; Medicus, 6st 121 b, 3. Dividends— £4 13s and £3 12<. Railway Plate.— Belle Clair, Bsb lllb, 1 ; Barmby, 9st, and St Ouida, 6st lllb, J. Sf'Crban Welter, — Jane Eyre, Bst 7lb, 1 ; * .ck and Red, 88t 12lb, 2 ; Silver Spec, lO?t, 3. Dividends- £2 2s and £2 la. Post Stakes. — Van Buren 1, Miss Madge 2, Stimulant 3. Dividends— £3 12a and £3 13s.

WEIGHTS FOR TOMORROW'S RACES

Dunedin, February 21 The following are the handicaps for to-morrow's races: — Hurdles, two miles and a quarter — Liberator 13st 51b, Couranto l'2at 51b, Clarence list 121 b, Kevolt list 41b, Rebel lOst 111 b, Come Away 9st 81b, Brin and Jack Harkaway 9sfc 41b, Smuggler and Invader 9at 21b, Melton and Ellesmere 9at. Hopeful Stakes, six furlongs— Bizarre Bat 101 b, Cannonshot Bst 31b, Wild Peer Bsfc 2lb, Belle Glair Bst lib, Marlin 7st 131 b, StOiiida 7sb 111 b, Medicus and Pitch and Toßs7st 7!b, Lord Rosslyn 7st 51b, Clarissa 6at 91b, Quartize 6st 71b. Forbury Handicap, 1J mile. — Eurocly don and Gipsy Grand Bat> 121 b, Saracen Sat 111 b, Barmby Bsb 81b, Hippomenes Bst 31b, Skirmisher 7st 111 b. Marshall Memorial Stakes, six fur longs. — Saracen 9st 71b, Gipsy Grand 9sfc 31W, Hippomenes Bst I lib, Sb Ovid* 7st 21b, Lord Rosslyn 6st 71b. Flying Handicap, one mile. — Barmby 9st 71b, Skirmisher Bst 111 b, Maremma Bst 51b, Silver Spec Bst, Aldershot 7st 111 b, Warrington 7st 81b, Jane Eyre 7et 81b, Kangitea and Vandyke 7st 71b, Cannonshot and Black and Bed 7st 51b, Victim 7at 21b, Mount Royal and Fmmeline 7st, Lady Somnus 6st 121 b, Salute and Twilight 6st 71b; Maickn Two-year-old, five furlongs. — Marquis of Zetland and Lord Roflslyn Bst 71b, Annoyance Bst 51b, Caritas and Plotter Bst 31b ; Mist 7st 101 b, Cuirassina Gat 101 b.

The flower show, which opened In the * Arcade to-day, is &n excellent display both of flowers and fruit, while the vegetables i are also good. The show will be open to night, all day to-morrow, and also bo morrow evening. To-night Gates' band will occupy the platform, and to-morrow there will be a promenade concert, and outside the Brass Band will play. i One Box of Clarke's 841 Pills is war ran ted to care all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Fains m the Baok. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Dbuo Oompauy, Lincoln, England. 1 I know an old soldier who bad chronic diarrhoea of long standing to have been per manently oured by taking Chamberlain's Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,' Bays Edward Shumpik, a prominent druggist ot Minneapolis, Minn. ' I have Bold the remedy m this oity for over seven years and consider it superior to any other medicine now on the market for bowel complaints.' This remedy l tot isle by the Aibburtoo Drug Opapioy,

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL MARKET. London, February 20 Merino wool is advancing, but lh< prospects of crossbred a are lees reassuring 'although they are unlikely to recede m price. The total arrivals to date number 174.60 C bales, of which 56,000 bales hive been sent forward direct to the manufacturing centra. It is expected that 240.000 bales will be available for the forthcoming series.

<mt kM&VtitQti QUVtomi &RIDA?, tfffißftttAtii 21, 1896.



H. M, JONES. H. M.- JONES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cashc THE ASSIGNED STOCK OP J. MABSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Gr*at Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BAKGAINS IN BOOKS, STaTIOSEKY, AND FAKCY GOODS. Q fIIPMENT of fiooks, ex Talnai, just opened op. Great variety, euitahle for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com* mitteee, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. . Plain and Fancy from «d upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3s Od per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial .Papers. ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, PUnos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AISD CHINAWARK FAKCY GOODS In great variety. /fell at fiOW.ess, €^aftb fi»rici!6». T have made arrmnemen's to procure any Boole, Magazines or other lines rß- q iii red, from London, America, Melbourne, and cbuwJieiu, at the slrjrtetit possible notice 'B.M. JONES. SOLVING THE UNEMPLOYED DIFFICULTY. «w— .ji. i Q«— — it- TNSTEAD of .iniporfcinj? Twoeds as hitherto, we have had a complete ran-jiv L of New Hora« Patterns for .1896 manufactured to our special order m the ASHBURTON FACTORY, with Now Dyos ' which have been THOROUGHLY TESTED >»nd will not fade like other tweeds. Our orders for these goods were paced before the rise m the price of wool and our customers will receive the full benefit of the. Low prices. Farmers and all others who intend to get New Suits after harvest, should call early, inspect our New Ash bu? ton Tweeds and encourage local industry. Local labor from the Ashburton Fleece to the Ashburton Suit. THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON MONSTEOUS CLEAEING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEAL-iNDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before stock-taking. We have K educed m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. x Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 8s JM Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Ladies' Pretty ."hoes, tan or black, 63 Gd Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8a Gd Men'B Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a Ladies' Stran Shoes from 4s 9d Children's Strap Shoes Is 9 i Bootß and Shoes from la dd to 27a 6i Roll up m Thousand?. look at Our Windows and Do>rs for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. KOTE ADDRESS- J. MEL LOR, ZBAL&NDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Our Clothing Establishment HAVING been reccently stocked with NEW AND CHOICE GOODS m ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now ott'eriug the VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBORTON FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. ■ .. ■ SPECIAL- SUITa TO MEASURE, by First-class Tailor i ' Choice Selection of TWEEDS to select from Our Standard make of BOOTS,. . the, '/' PREMIER/ 1 are BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. MITCHELL TURNER. , TANORED SI BEET.



£50 BEWABD. Q TOLEN or strayed from Mk Robert Clark's Farm, Woodlands, Dromore, about 200 CROSSBRED TWO-TOOTHS (mixed sexes) branded _/\ v + There may be a few old crossbred and merino ewes with thiin. The above Reward will be paid to anyone giving such Information as will lead to the conviction of the thief, or a reward of FIVE POUNDS will be paid to anyone giving such information as will lead to their recovery, D. THOMAS, 2 60 Ashbnrton. IN pursuance of the Vublic Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, notice is hereby given that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton County Polo Club's meeting on February 27th, 1996, on which day charges will bo made for admission thereto on the following scale : — For each Adult One shilling For each Horse ... ... One shilling Entrance to Stand and Paddook, Two shillings extra, E. GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain, February 13th, 1896. • 2 21 You try the New Vtnut Tobacco



GREAT SALVAGE SALE JSVJLKY DAY 10 O'CLOCK £20,000 AT UNDEE COST. G. L BEAT! & CO. ™ m^r ic " f



D. Thomas, ~~~ ARCADE, CLEABINcFsALE OF FUBNITUBE. ] SATUBDAY, FiBBUABY 22, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client, to Sell by Public Auction, without Reserve, on account of leaving tte place. — A Large Quantity ot HOUSEHOLD FGRNITORE and Sundries, con- bistiug of Bedsteads, Balding, Dressing Tables, . Chairs, 5 Easy Chairs, Bamboo Music Stand, Orna- ments, etc. i etc. Sale at 12.30. ! dIvID THOMAS, 2 86 Auctioneer ASHBURTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IXCUKSION, THE Excursion Train on FRIDAY, February 28, is timed as follows : — Springburn dopart 6am Mt. Somers depart 6,15 am Tinwald depart 7.16 am Ashburton depart 735 am Chertsey dtpart, 8 14 am Rakaia depart 835 am Stops at WosterEeld and Dromore if required and arrives at Lyttelton at 10.45 am. Leaves Lyttelton at 450 pm and ar> rives at Aehburton at 8 35, Springburn at 10.30 p*n. 2 122 Venus Jplacco latest Success, •-SSJ



JOHN OEE & Co., IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, ARE NOW LANDING LARGE STOCKS OF Machine and Cylinder Lubroleine Oil Castor and Neatsfoot Oil Leather and Patent Canvas Belting Asbestos, Rubber, French Chalk, and Tuoks* Patent Engine Packing Sheet Rubber, Magnolia Metal for Bearings Perforated Zinc (all sizes) Boynton & Plummer's Upright Drills Carpenters and Mechanic's Tools of All Descriptions Taylor's Celebrated " Eye Witness " Cutlery Paperhangings, Oils, Colours and Varnishes Bedsteads and Bedding Stoves, Ranges, Register Grates Mantel- Pieces., Fenders and Fire Irons Lamps and Lampware, Electroplate Enamelled "Ware, Travelling Trunks Sheep and Fowl Netting Guns, Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds JAM AND PRESERVING JARS AT SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. John Orr Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Great Leviathan Boot Sale. Mcl>OHTAlVi> AWD McEUABiniD. BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, HAVE much pleasure m informing the Public of Ashbnrton and district that they will begin their first Great Annual Sale of tt«oot;s and Shoes IN THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Heads of families will find this the opportunity of the year for purchasing large pwcels. As we manufacture our Colonial goods', we can afford to treat large purohaaers liberally. " DISCOUNTS. DISCOUNTS. BARGAINS. — -Samples of tbe Bargains — Men's Watertight Bluchers, only 6a lid Invincible Bluchers, Nailed, our own Ladies* Cashmere Slippers 2a lid make, 4s lid Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, Sale price 4b lid, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9s 9d a good walking shoe, usual price 7s Youths' Watertight Balmorals, Is and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid Shoes 5s lid 2?, our own make, 6a lid Men's Watertight Balmorals 8a 9d I Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d All imported TAN BOOTS and SHOES, Ladies' and Gentleman's at a discount of four shillings m the pound SEE OUR WIMDOW3 AND DOOR FOR TREMENDOUS BARGAINS. The Genuineness of this Sale must be apparent when we state that the whole of our stock, which Is the best assorted and most fashionable m South Canterbury, will be Cleared at discounts of from ten to fifty per cenfc. NO CREDIT given nor Goods sent on approbation. Remember, this is McDonald & McDiabmid's FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALTC OF BOOTS AND SHOES, IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, E iST STREET, Ashburton.



& W t Harnnef. JAM PREPARED to take delivery o f WHEAT ON TRUCKS AT TIN WaLI '„ I should Sellers be unwilling to com* n I I aoro»s the Bridge, yI 2 103 E. W. HANMER. J Friedlander Bros., Limited. ,j WAIN TED, ■ *N ENGINE DRIVER, must be 1 1 **- thoroughly competent to drive ! I Traction Engine and look after Combine las well; take charge of same, and be 1 able to manage his men. Must have good j references. Apply with testimonials to [2 64 FRIEDLANDER BROS. 1 FOR PRIVATE SALE. j A HANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 1-f*- ACRES, first-class land, good I situation, near Greenstreet School, Ash- I 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 BROS.. Limited WANTED TO PTJKCHASE 500 Tons BALED WHEATEN STRAW. FRIEDLANDEJR BROS., Limited. 2 69 j\/| assey Harris cultivators, 8 and 6 Foot, FOR SALE AT LOWEST PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 2 68 %I 7 E AXE CaSH BUYERS of the following lines of Grain for prompt delivery : — 100,000 Sacks Prime Milling Wheat. 50,000 Sacks Milling Oats. 50,000 Sacks Feed Oats 10,000 Sacks Malting Barley 2000 Sacks Gape Barley 1000 Sacks Bye Corn 10,000 Sacks Bye Grass 2000 Sacks Cocksfoot 5000 Sacks Seconds Wheat 1000 Tons Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff. 267 FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. TENDEBS WANTEt) FOB LEASING OF HANDST-SIZED PADDOCKS AT TINWALD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros, Limited are instructed by Mark Scott, Esq., of Rangiora, to invite I Tenders for LEASING for a term of five years, the folio wine; conveniently tkuated PROPERTIES: - LOT I—l 3 ACRES, fronting Main South ltoad and Mo Murdo street. Tinwald, being T.S. INog. 378 to 403 inc'u4ve,. v LOT- 2— 13 ACK.HSS, fronting McM'^rdo streot, Tinwa'd. being Town Sections Ncs. 404 to 429 in- clusive, and divided by Me- Murdo street from Lot 1. LOT 3—16 ACRES 2 ROODS 35 PERCHES, fronting liawald Domain and Racecourse, on)y a few chains from Tinwald Saleyards. being Lot 2, part of Reserve 350. LOT 4—200 ACRES, at Westerfield, all m tussock ; securely fenced, being R.S. 28659. Fall particulars as to condition of Lease can be had at the Officeß of the under- signed, to whom sealed Tenders marked " Tender for Mr M. Fcott's Proporties,' 1 and must be accompanied by a deposit of 10 per cent on the amount of onp-year's rent, oh FRIDAY, Febroary 28. 1896." The highest or any tender not neces- sary accepted. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, 2 78 West Street, Ashburton. T. Bullock. FOR SALE— Capital Building Site, high, dry. and healthy position, being T.S. number 860, Grey street, not far from East street. Price — £25 10s. Easy terms. Interest on unpaid purchase money, 5£ per cent. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A NUMBER of Town Sections at r\. prices ranging from £14 103 ,to £50, according to position, &o. Fnll particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR ~S~A L E — 1044 aorea Shepherd's Brish Survey dis- trict. Good Sheep Country 338 acres JSear Maronan m its native state 75 acres Wakanui Plains. These proper- ties will be sold on very liberal terms T. BULLOCK FOR SAL E. Most Valu&blo »Surburb»n Property, 14 acres with Commodious Dwelling House with all conveniences and Out- buildings, etc , Well Situated on the Wakanui Road and not far from the East Town Belt. A building fcito, of two acres, fronting the Town Belt opposite Recreation Grounds. A number of Town Sections. Full particulars as regards position and prices furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. ; MONEY— Several Sums Waiting In- vestment at Current Rates of interest on approved Freehold Security. T. BULLOCK. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. A PPLIOATIONS up to March 3rd XjL. are Invited for the position of Clerk and Overseer to the Board, resi- dence provided. For particulars apply to C. J. HARPER, 2 91 Chairman. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTINGAND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for ABhburton District, C g A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures JIJ comfort and correcb eight. Dont spoil your eyes by ÜBing badly fitting Speotaoles. 6



London, February 20 The Adelaide loan was covered several times over. Syndicates tendered for £2,200,000 at 97*3, and get twenty-three per cent The l.ian was for £829,500 at 3 per cent, and the minimum was 94. gaA.2?»£Jl & Son* Kucalyptl JExeract There arp imitations of Eucalypti c Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude 1 oils may not be taken, OCR Purk Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT, which is reooirnißed by the medico] division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per- feotly pure origin, as their information forwarded to no through the Consul at Melbourne, Maroh 3, 1878 we state ; — Is proved by teits by the Medical Clinlci ot the Universities at Bonn and Griefswalo, Prussia, and eported by Dx Sohulz, Profeftsor of Parmaoology, at Bon, sad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Glinio at Grcifswold, that only products that dre saturated with oxygen aad freed of acids, reainoCß and other substances, adhercat to primary distillation, win develope the sanative quulities proper to tho plant Moordlng to these authorities, and according to Pro- fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Ifolntite, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, ia the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only on which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander <fc Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medloine, no •herapentio effect and are abandoned as an interna medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as ommeroinl articles are used for mechanical pur- oses are only discernible: — By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de- velopes most freely through its snrplus of oxygen) By their alcohollo thin"«nd mobile appearance, being reonced m specific density through the presence otaoidi By their taste, the remit of th contracting ten - doncy of reslas and tennatee. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, dlph tberia, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th- consequences are appalling For safety always ask fo SAHDKR AND SotTS iSUCALYPTI EXTBAOT and ge the old, well-tested, m i reliable preparation.— Sand hunt, Vlotoria, Australia SANDER AND SONS' Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. TTIHE Friends of Mr Johh Mathieson JL are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Chris- tina, will move from his residence, Mitcham road, on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., at 10 a.m. for the Aahburton Cerae- tfy * BAKER BRCS., 2 118 Undertakers. Public Notices. FEBRUARY 581 & £« ASH BURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, TN THE ARCADE. FRIDAY will be observed as the Woekly Half-holiday (instead of Thurs- day;, and Gates' Band will play a number of selections during the evening. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN ON SATURDAY EVENING. Open to the Public on FRIDAY from 2pm tilt 10 pm SATORDAY 10 am till 10 pm Schedules can be had on application to tho Secretary. 1 144 FRED. MAKEIG. Andrew Orr's GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, WILL I jk/^- WILIi CONTINUE \ \/V^ CONTINUE IO N E WEEK I CVt K\ \ WEEK ONLY. rJf^L ANDBEW ORR.