TO CORRESPONDENT.

Molly Darling.—We believe Battlefield did start, but even if he was scratched it appears to us the f-tiiest course to follow m the absence of any provision as to non starters would be to divide the dividend between A. and B.

BIRTH.

Gbant —On March 24, the wife of C. Grant of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1897.

Mr Dingley, who has charge of the new Tariff Bill of the McKinley

U.S. TARIFF BILL, ■

administration, ha** been interviewed m reference to the bill

which he has m process of preparation He says that protection will be the first purpose of the bill, but that it will be framed so as to secure plenty of revenue. He further says, m response to a question as to whether the rates would be higher or lower than intheMcKinley law, that he does not know of any industries which need more protection than they had under that law. On one point Chairman Dingley speaks un hesitatingly, namely, as to the policy of reciprocity, which he was reported as' regarding unfavourably. He says that, on the contrary, all the Republican members of the committee are m favor of going as far as the McKinley tarift law did on this subject, and further if practicable.

The multiplication of the German peo ple (says the London News of i , I | I i [

THE PROGRESS OF GERMANY,

Daily January 18), pro ceeds apace. The official statistics of the lastcensuswhich

have just been issued, show an increase of nearly 3,000,000 for the five years. We give the exact figures below, and append for the purposes of comparison the corresponding figures for Prance : —Gorman Empire: Present population, 52,279,901; increase during last five years, 2,851,431. France : Present population, 36,228,969; increase dur ing last five years, 133,819. The way m which Germany ia effecting, so far as population goes, a peaceful conquest over France is very remarkable. Of the 52,279,901 Germans given above, 31,855,123 are Prussians, and these figures suggest an interesting compari son. A hundred years ago there were three Frenchmen to every Prussian To day, for every Frenchman, Prussia, without calling m any of her allies, can almost produce a man of her own. As for the German Empire at large, there are to-day five Germans to every four Frenchmen. Yet even so late as 1860 there were more Frenchmen than Ger mans. During the last five years alone Germany hag put on nearly 2| millions more of population than France. It numbers be any test, then every year that pasaes makes the revanche more difficult. In which case population rates may be a valuable ally to the cause of European peace.

They alwnya do things on a big scale m the United States, and m the

matter of strikes there is no exception as evidenced by a

strike ry AMERICA.

supplementary re? port of the United States Labour Bureau recently issued, bringing the record down to 1894. During the first six months; of that year there were 896 strikes, involving 5154 establish ments. The number of people thrown out of work was 482,066. But the raC?fc instructive and &iguin'cant figures are those exhibiting the proportion of establishments involved, m which the «trikes failed altogether, the percpntage having "'*4Areftsed tow 38.79 to 60-51. About twelve vearsa^*^^^ of the strikes wholly or ~* l 7 succeeded. But more recently the proportion has declined, until m the last four years the failures have ex ceeded on the average the whole and partial successes As a weapon against capital, therefore, saya the Springfield Republican, the strike is losing its force. Labour has been unable to keep pace with capital m forming powerful com binations. United labour, it is demon strated, cannot equal m power united capital, and labour seems to be realising the fact. Evidences are not wanting that labour is bpginning to lay more stress upon political action than upon mere unionism.

Local and General.

The value of British ships and cargoes lost at sea every year is about £71,000,000. The Collector of Customs at Auckland has received £3 as "conscience money" for Customs duties unwittingly avoided. Of the 28,000 patents taken out m England during last year, a third pertained to the bicycle. In the King of Saxony's museum, at Dresden, there is a carved cherry-stone upon which, by the aid of a microscope, more than a hundred faces can be distinguished. Twenty-one Maoris from Waitarapa will come to Wellington to train as a contingent to accompany the military equad to England. A fatal case of accidental poisoning was investigated at Ballarat on February 16. The victim, a married man named James Martin, 43 years of age, who leaves a widow and eightchildren, partook of somelag«r beer for dinner, and on returning from his work, by mistake drank some of Little's sheep wash, which was contained m a similar bottle. He died shortly afterwards. The Lyltcllon Tim;s Company is about fco start a new venture m the shape of a paper wholly devoted to cycling matters, and to be called the " New Zealand Cyclist." The paper will be a weekly issue, published every (Saturday, at 3d per copy, and will contain "everything appertaining to cycling m all its branches that can be of interest to readers and the general public." The annual sub scription, paid m advance, is 10s. The annual sale of work and produce m connection with the harvest festival of Wesley Church, will be held m the Orange Hall, on Saturday next. 1h? creature com forts ot visitors will also be catered for by a luncheon at noon and tea at five o'clock, for which a charge of one shilling each will be made, pbe whole to conclude with an enter tainment, where styme choice music may be expected. Gifts of produfis are'solicited for the sale. A Maori, named Pehohepa, was charged at the Auckland Police Court on Monday morning with having committed a braaoh of th.fl railway regulations, by gambling on a jfcr&ijß Defendant said he did not know he Vas'breajiitiie: ti>e ia?/. He was induced to play ft European and last £9. When he got to Mercer lie gave information t« the police. His Worship, Mr Brabant, convicted; fche defendant and fined him Is without £osts, thus taking into consideration that he had been pub to expegie t$ come down and attend fcfoe posirb, '-■ : <

A new company has been formed, with enlarged capital, to take over and work the New Zealand Terties from the present Com pany, subject to the consent of the latter's shareholders. It is stated by an exchange that owing to the drought m Hawke's Bay one station' owner who has expended £1500 m ploughing ( and sowing this season will not get a crop worth a £5 note. Mr J. G. Wilson, ex-M.H.R. for Otaki, has been presented by his constituents with a tasteful inkstand m solid silver m recog nition of his services m Parliament during a period of sixteen years. For shooting wild deer, American sports men are now using a rifle which carries a small projectile to a distance of 4^ miles. The weapon creates a new danger, however inasmuch as the bullet may find a billet far beyoud the vision of the marksman. The Dutch Government has nominated a Commission, oomp>£el of twenty-five members, representing all shades of political opinion, to report on the beat system of State pensions for the old and infirm mem bers of the working clashes. la the days of ancient Greece, women m some of the Greek cities owned a great deal of real estate, voted, held office, and enlisted m the army. The " new woman " of that period was so unpopular m Athens that a pl»y was written satirising her desiie to •octroi the city. At Temuka on Monday marked cheques, draf's, money orders and cash, amounting altogether to a good deal over £3000, were received by Mr March m the shape of deposits from applicants for land on the Arawhenua Estate. Captain Robin, of the Otago Hussars, who takes charge of the mounted contingent at the record reign celebrations, left Dunedin for Wellington yesterday, and was given an enthusiastic send off by the Hussars and leading citizens. So many thefts of bicycles have occurred m Wellington lately, nob only from streets but also from the interior of buildings, that it is believed that an organised gang are at work who systematically ship them away to other ports and Australia. Arrangements m connection with the Cycling Club's annual concert, which will be held on Easter Monday evening, are pro gressing satisfactorily. The Club will make a new departure this year by giving a dance after the concert. Mr Hobbs (late of the I Newbury-Spatda Company) has been engaged for the evening. The Premier has communicated with the proprietors of the leading journals through out the colony to ascertain if 'hey are willing to take the course set by Mr David Syme, of the Melbourne Age, who has given a contri bution ample enough to defray the expenses vf a rifle team to Bbley. The replies will be awaited with interest. There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Christian Kndeavour Society on Tuesday evening. Miss Addis presided. After the meeting a practice was held of the hymns to be sung at die convention of the County Christian Endeavour Societies m the Presbyterian Church on March 25. Mr Ernest Terah Hooley, the American millionaire, who has chosen England as his domicile, has set aside £15,000 per annum for the relief of the very aged poor, the infirm, and widows residing m the district—that is to say, m the neighborhood of his residence, Risley Hall, near Derby. A town of 10,000 inhabitants is given £i(JOOa year, another with 3000, gets £300 a year, and so on, m proportion. These contributions are managed by committees of iufluential persons of all creeds, classes, and politics, chosen by Mr Hooley, and no money payments are made, but money orders on tradesmen are given. Would not some of our wealthy colonists like to follow Mr Hooley's noble example? A bather had a sensational experience on Sunday morning at the Marine baths, Nelson (says the Mail), recalling Victor Hugo's story m " The Toiler of the Sea. J> The bather hid just taken a dive when he came up pale and m hurry. He said something soft and clammy had tried to grab hold of him, and that it had glided ever his skin. This caused considerable excitement among the intend ing swimmers, who were m all stages of undress praparatory to jumping m, but they concluded to s ay on dry land for the rest of the morning. A search was made for the mysterious thing that waa cold and clammy, and at last an octopus of some size was fished out, clinging with a sucker to an iron bar that had been put into the water. Although the Pope is m very good health it has be?n stated that his Holiness has given orders for the preparation of his own lonib. The celebrated sculptor, Signor Maccagnini, has received the commission to set about the work. The monument, which is to be of white parrara marble, is to be a sarcophagus, on which will repose a lion with its forepaws renting upon the Papal tiara, To the right there will be a statue of Faith, with a torch m one hand and the Scriptures m the other, and to the left a figure of Truth. The hand is laid on the coat of arms of the Pecci family. The only inscription on the fomb wjjl be ? " flic Leo XIII. P.M, fulvis «*/." By his will the Pope directs that his •-«. hmied. i« fcha basilica of §t John remains uo .. Lateran. -,• • Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment.—lt ' impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours which are given off m mines and tunnels, and tho.se who, like miners and ailway operatives, have to work day after day m such vitiated atmospheres, suffer m health and strength m consequents. The chest and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitat ing great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, as they carry off all effete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are also invalu able for costive bowels and for all bilious disorders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all manner of sores.

THE OLD FLAG.

Off with your hat as the flag goes by ! And let the heart have its say; You're man enough for a tear m your eye That you will not wipe away. You're man enough for a thrill that goes To your very finger-tips- Ay ! the lump just tben m your throat that rose Spoke more than your parted lips. Lift up the boy on your shoulder, high, And show him the faded shred — Those stripes would be red as the sunset sky If Death could have dyed them red. The man that bore it with Death has Jain These twenty years and more ; He died that the work should not be vain Of the men who bore ifc before. The man that bears it is bent and old, And ragged his beard and gray— But look at his eye tire young and bold At the tune that he hears them play. The old tune thunders through all the air, And strikes right m to the heart ■; | [f ever it calls for yqif t boy, be there ! Be there and ready to star!;. Off with your hat as the flag goes by { Uncover the youngster's head ! Teach him to hold it holy and high, For the sake of its sacred dead. H. 0. Bunner, m "SribnerV

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves respousib'e for the opinionb expressed by our correspondents)

A GUN LICENSE WANTED.

TO THE EDITOR. Sj.R,—£ wanjfc to draw your attention to the faGt that no neenee" i| enforced m this colony for " using and carrying a gun.' 3 It' is really nob safe to life and limb to walk on the riverbed fishing or shooting. Little Tom, Dick, and Harry, aged from ten years and upwards, can and do cany guns. A small tax would put a stop to this I believe aod J hyPe to fee through your columns a cessatioin of-this dangerous practice by tp. stirring up of a few to'tiake fcha patter g —I am, etc., B^» Aehburtou, March 24, 1097,

THE PETONE MURDERS.

Sentence of Death Pronounced on Bosner.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, M»rch 23. Mr Wilford, counsel for Boaher, began his address to the jury this morning, pointing out that the several facts adduced by the Crowu which appeared to connect the accused with the murder were capable of explanation which should weigh with the jury. He declared that the actions of the accused on the night of the murder were consistent with innocence, as be had purchased butter wanted by his wife, taken a book promised to a lady, and other minor matters, which counsel considered would not have been done by a man about to commit a diabolical murder. Further proof m the accused's favor was that the list credit entry m the books of the murdered man was the purchase made by Bosher, and he challenged the jury to think that any man who intended to perpetrate a crime would allow such an entry. Mr Wil ford argued that cash would have been paid so as to remove any knowledge of the v'uh to the store. Regarding the scratch on the hand and the torn pocket m the coat of the accused, he thought the jury would agree that Boither's statement that the former was ' done while getting through a wire fence to feed his horse, and the latter while getting into his cart were correct. As to the aocused'a statement that he went to Jones's on the morning after the murder to get testaments, which the Crown alleged were already m the accused's possession, Mr Wilford said the evidence showed that Bosher was to take three testaments to Taita, while he only had two m his possession, and therefore it was quite feasible for Bosher to call at Jones for the other bonk. Again he urged that as regards the footprint on the back doorstep, a point m prisoner's favour was that on its discovery he said "It must be mine ; I was m there this morning." Counsel added that Mrs Atkinson was the first to discover the bodies when Bosher entered the house with her, but other evidence pointed to the fact that he had been m, and on the question as to which boots he wore on the night of the murder and the next morning there was a good deal of un certainty. As to the robbery, he said the house had been ransacked, and he asked was it likely if, as suggested by the Crown, the prisoner's motive was money, that he would not have known the habits of the deceased, especially as he was m the habit of visiting the house, and would have been aware where the money was kept. His theorj was that ihe crime was the work of strangers. All Hosher'a movements after the murder, such as going about his work as usual, sleeping well, etc., were consistent with the theory of innocence, and as to the knife, what was more likely than a man who knew he was suspected and had been worried by the police would from fear hide the weapon though he had not committed the crime ? Regarding the evidenco that Bosher was aDxious that his name should not appear m print, counsel explained that it w&8 possibly due to the fact that he had contracted a bigamous marriage and that the announcement of his whereabouts would lead to unpleasant re sults. Mr Wilford then proceeded to analyse the evi'leuee. Mr Wilford's address occupied three hours. Mr Justice Edwards occupied four hours m summing up, and the jury retired at 6. They were stili out at 11 p.m. The jury returned after 11 with a verdict of •• Guilty," and sentence of death was pro nounced m the usual way. The Court was crowded, though the hour was late. Bosher rec-ived the sentence very calmly. When asked if he had anything to say, he said before he was arres:ed several of the witnesses had come to him and told him if the police arrested him they would see him through, but they had betrayed him, and he Jtfc thtm to their consciences.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS.

Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, March 22. At the wool sales inferior classes were ■lightly easier.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

The Press reports as follows :— Business continues to be very quiet and very little grain is changing hands. Millers for the time befng are practically out of the (market, and orders for wheat from the North Island are coming m slowly, though there are now more enquiries for quotations and samples. A fairly large line of Hunter's of good quality has been placed at Rakaia on a basis of about 3s 9£d f.0.b., and this is the only sale of any importance that has bsen reported. There is nothing do.ng m oats or barley, but milling and stout feed oats are enquired for. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.o.b , Ltyttelton, for diect ship ment from country stations and free of commission s—. Wheat —Good to prime quality pearl 3s lOd to 3s I2J, T lutmn *¥ to 3s 10d, Hunter's 3s 8d to 3^ 9d. Oats.—Prime milling 2s, good stout feed Is lid, fair short feed Is lOd, duns Is lOd to Is lid, Danish la lOd. Barley.—Prime malting 3s 3d to 4a, medium do 3s 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2s to 2s 2d, Gape 2s 9d. The Lyttellon Tinges reports as follows : — A fair quantity of wheat haa been on offer since last report, some lines showing very good quality. The market, however, con tinues to weaken, and transactions are, for the most pare, confined to purchases by local millers, who, however, are now fairly stocked, and are holding off the market. It is satisfactory to note that inquiries for quotations and samples are being received from the north, which may lead to business. Very few samples of oata are offering, and growers are firm m holding. At the prices ruling here it is difficult to find outside outlets, but the local demand is quite capable of absorbing present supplies. The following are the current prices for new grain :— Whbat.--Pearl (prime milling) and velvet chaff 3s lOd to 3s lid, Tuscan and Hunter's 3s 8d Co 3s sd, good seconds, clean, 3a to 3* 4d Oats. —Milling Canadians 2s Id, stout feed and Tartars 2s, duns Is lOd to 2s, Danish Is lOd to Is lid. Barley.—Malting 3s 6d to 4s, medium 3s to 3s 3d. The above prices, except where other wise stated, are those paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyltelton.

FIRE AT DROMORE.

From Our Own CorrespoiMfeut On Monday evening, about sunset, a fire broke out on Mr James Wilson's farm at Droraore. The whole of a crop of oats from forty acres had been pub m one large stack near the stable. One of the children, a lifcde fellow five years of age, had been playing near thjs stack, and it was from this child that Mr Wilaoju got his first intimation of the fire. It was then seen that jfche games had got too strong a hold to leave any chance of saving the stack. To make matters worse a fairly stiff breeze was blow ing from the nor?west. Mr Wilson, and those of the neighbors who had hurried to the spot, did what they could with buckets of water, but after a hard fight they saw that their efforts were useless. Mr Wilson informed me that the stack contained the best crop of oats he had ever grown on the the plains. After a long expt-rience of farm- j ing it was the first time he had suff red loss by fire. He valued the stack at between fitly and sixty pounds. There wag do insur ance. The only way m which the fire could be accounted for was that the little fellow who had been playing near the stack during jbhe afternoon had managed to get hold of some matchfis ? and from these the fire no doubt originated. ■■•■■.. : j

WATERTON.

Prom Our Own Correspondent

On Tuesday night, at the invitation of Mr and Mrs Weston, nbout seventy persons assemb'ed ia the Library Hall to celebrate the twenty-first binhday of their eon Thomas. A most excellent spread was pro vided by the host and hostess, and ample justice was done to the good things provided, Tea being over, Mr tie el iae, of Tinwald, took the chair, and after proposing the usual loyal toasts, Mr Watson proposed the toast of " Hoßt and hostess," aud m doing so spoke if the esteem m which they wer^ s eld m the dissr cb, as evidenced by so luge a gathering. Mr Moses proposed, " the guesfc of the evening," m a very eulogistic speech, congratulating him on his attaining his majority, and Mr and Mrs Weston m having such a worthy son. Mr James Croy proposed "The farming com munity," and m doing so considered that farmers did not do enough to conserve their own interests. He thought that if there were more union amongst them they would j not be so dependent on the merchants ; and the establishment of a Farmers' Co-operative Association m Ashburfcon, and the appoint ment of a farmers' auctioneer, would materi ally improve their prospects. Mr MoLachlan responded to tha effect that farmers seemed to work too much m the dark. If they would unite as others did, and form a i drmers' Club, or some such institution, it would be to their p» t* dary benefit, The toasts were responded to m the heartiest manner, and good songs were rendered by Meseri Wilsou, McOonnell, Giimour and Hopwood. The room was then cleared, and to the music of Mr Edge's violin, the youth and beauty of the district began to " chase the go lowing hours with flying feet." This w>s kept up with much spirt to the small I hours.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Dividend. London, March 22 The Freehold Trust Oompany of Australia has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. The Costa Rica Packet. Lord Salisbury has received from the Netherlands Government £11,082 in payment of the award in the Costa Rica case. The motley has been handed to Sir Saul Samuel for trans mission to Sydney. Australian Brandy, The Asylums Committee of the London Counfy Council has placed Australian Brandy on its tender liat in the same category as Martel's and Hennessy's. Queensland Separation. Mr Hogan, M.P. for Tipperary, in a letter in The Times, states that if the Bill to enable Central Northern Queensland to separate does not permit them to join the Federal Union, he will move the insertion of a olause to allow them to do so, Italian Elections. Rome, March 22 The Parliamentary elections re sulted in a great victory for the Government.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Alleged Systematic Frauds. Melbourne, March 23 A warrant has been issued for the arrest of W. L, Robertson, security clerk to the Colonial Mutual Insurance Company, on a charge of embezzling £345 of the Company's moneys. The total involved is alleged to be £4000, the proceeds of systematic frauds extending over the last nine years. Robertson has disappeared, and left a letter pointing to his intention to com mit suicide. Tick Plague. Brisbane, March 23. The Premier promised a deputation of pastoralists that the Government would favourably consider the proposal to obtain the services of a leading European scientist to report on the tick plague. Great Boulder Mine. Perth, March 23. The gold from the rich development m the Great Boulder mine closely resembles retorted samples, all worth four guineas an ounce. The part of the mine from which it is taken had net been worked for many months, though it was known to be rich The surround ing ore is high grade schist 9 and the bulk is so spongy that it falls to pieces if roughly handled. The vein is going down, but none of it is so astonishingly rich as where it was first struck.

Russia and Turkey.

Press Association—By Elect?ic Telegraph— Copyright. i Copenhagen, March 22 The Berlingske Tidende newspaper, published here, states that an agree ment has been arrived at between Kusaia and Turkey, by which the Czar j guarantees the integrity of Turkey, receiving m return an island m the Mediterranean and the peninsula of Moimb Atho3.

The Auxiliary Squadron.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, March 23 HilS Ringdove, which is to be replaced by the Torch, bade farewell to the Australian station to-day, when she sailed for Portsmouth, where the crew will be paid off.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, (Received Wakapuaka, March 24, 9t3Q a.m. Gpardian office 10.30 a.m.) Athens, March 23. Several skirmishes have taken place between the Cretan insurgents and the Turks at Malatua, the forcner trying to prevent the Turks provision' ing the forts.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— <, Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka, March 24, 10. am. Guardian office 11.20 a.in.) Labor London, March 23 Tf<e Unionist Kngiueers m the ship building yards on the north-east coast cease work on Saturday. The University Boat Race. Betting on the University boat raca is three to one on Oxford. (Received Wakapuaka, March 24, 9.30 ft m Guardian office 10.30 ftan.) Arbitration Treaty. Washington. March 23 The Senate adopted the amendment! made by the Foreign Relations Com mittee on the arbitration treaty. The United States Tariff. Mr Dingley, m introducing the Tariff Bill, stated that the average yearly deficit for th© past three yeart amounted to fifty million dollars. Free wool would cost the country twenty-one million dollars. Excluding wool, sugar, tobacco, and spirits, the average of the new duties would be forty one per cent. The revenue m the second year would be increased by one hundred million dollars. Received Wakapaaka, March 24, 9.47 a.m, GtTABBiAK Office 10 ft.m. The Transvaal Franchise, "Pbbtobia, March 28. . An agreement has been arrived at between the Transvaal and the Orange free State, by which burghers shall be entitled to the franchise m both States, The agreement, however, is subject to confirmation by tha Volicsraad of both republics.

The Plague.

Calcutta, March 23 The natives of Bombay are opposing the segregation of patients affected with the plague. They smashed a van m which a number of cases were being taken to the hospital. The Moslems also asked for exemption from segre gation, but the request was refused.

Australian.

Press Association-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka, March 24, 10 a.m,, Guardian office 11.20 a.m.) " Scorching." Melbourne, March 24 In consequence of the numerous serious accidents the police have been instructed to use strong measures to suppress scorching by cyclists. Mounted constables are to patrol some of the leading thoroughfares to inter cept pace breakers. Tick Plague. Brisbane, March 24. The Stock Commissioners ' have decided to ask the Home Secretary to secure the services of Prof«saor Koch to investigate the tick plague. Other colonies will be asked to con tribute towards the expense, Natives. Perth, March 24 The police surrounded the natives who murdered Jaspar, shot one dead, and wounded two. The leader escaped. The police seized a quantity of arms and ammunition.

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO RACES.

Press Association.-By "Electric Telegraph. Oamaru, March 23. The weather was beautiful and the attendance good at the North Otago Jockey Club's meeting. Results:— * Aptcmn Handicap. Hurdis Raos; U mile.—Highlander, lOafc 41b, lj Rossiyn, 9.it 101 b, 2; Victor, 9sb 4lb, 3. Won very easily. Lobo was scratched. Time—2min 55sec Dividend £1 9a. Maiden Race.---Mount Olair, 1; Glenore, 2; Gladys, 3. Won by a long neck.— Dividend- £10 10a. Annivbksarv Handicap ; 7 furlongs,— Rancor, 1; Bmmeline, 2 j Saladan, 3. Won very easily. The only starters. Dividend —£1 7s. North Otauo Cup ; one mile and a distance. — Marlin, 7st 101 b, 1 j The Winchman, 7st 4ib, 2} Vandyke, Sat 41b, 3. Won easily. All started. Time—2min. Dividend—f 2 13s. Eldeeslib Handicap Trot ; two miles- Mist, 40sec, 1; Bridget, 25sec, 2: fairy, 13ace s 6. Three other*) started. Won by three lebgthe. Time—gimin 59«ec. Dividend —£3 sa. ' " ! Novel Rack, five furlongs.—Stocka«h,Bsfc 71b, 1; Esau, Bat 21b, 2; Piokett, 7st 12. b, 3. Three ofhers started, Woa easily. Divi* dend-£ll7s. " Ladies' Bracelet, seven furlongs— Pioneer, list 91b, 1; Goldnut, list 61b, 2: Fernbcook, 114 lQlb, ?. A good raoel Din' Send— £2lla. ■ ' " '*■'* Flying Handioae, of 40 soya: si* fur longs.-Telemeter, 7st 121 b, 1; Qoldspwr, 9sr, 2; Rancor, 7st 9lb, 3. Five others atartei. VVon by h.a'f a length. Time— ltnin ll^ea. Dividend—^ll \s*.

SECOND DAY.

Oamaru Racecourse, March 24. Following are results of to-day's races ;— Hurdles 1? mile—Highlander 1, Koslyn 2. Lobo, the only other starter, ran round the first hurdle. Won easily. Time—3min 31Jsec. Dividend—£l 14a. xledcastlb Welter—Liberty 1, Battle field 2, Izal 3 Rosy Morn was scratched. Dividend—£7 13s. Trot; one mile,—Joe Barnetfi 1, Bon*2, Must 3. All started. Dividend—£B 2s.

THE ABHBUETOK etJABDXAN t WEDNESDAY, MABOH 24, 189 ft



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Synopsis ojp New Advertisements. Tiowald Hockey Club—General meeting, T. Bullock—Houses to let. Lost—Hack. Reward Wesieyan Church—Harvest festival. C. Hawkins—Business advertisement. Flemingron Manse—Sale of produce, Orange Hall. April 10. Christian Endeavor Union — Thursday nigh>> 7.30



Iv a recent letter to the manufacturers Mr W. F. Benjamin, editor of the Specfatdf % Rushford, N.Y., says; "It may be a plea* sure to you to know the high esteem m which Chamberlain's medicines are held by the people of your own State, wh.ere they jmus| be best known. An aunt of mine, wj^q resides at Dexter, Jowa, was about to visit me. a few years since, and before leaving home wrote me, asking if they were sold here, stating if they were nob she would bring a quantity with her, as she did oofe like to be without them." The medicines referred to are Chamberlain's Cough Remedy famous for its cures of colds and croup; Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, lame back, pains m the side and chest, and- Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. These I medicines have been m ponstanC HS6 m % ow§ for almost a quarter of a oeutury. The people have learned that they are articles of ;nab worth and merit, and unequalled by any other. They are for Mlo hert by Abubujjion Pots Uokmhi) f



Sent It to lit* Vloilinr \<x Germany Mr Jacob Esbensen, who is m the employ of the Chicago Lumber Co., at Dcs Moines, I6wa, says; ' I have just, sent some medicinp i back to my mother in* the DM Goyntry, that I know ffojfl personal use to be the best medicine m the world for rheumatism, having used it m my family for several yea^s. It is called Chamberlain's Fain Balm, It always does the work.' For sale bp Ag&BUitTQN Dkijq Company,



PUBLIG NOTICE. GEAND SHOW OF NEW GOODS AT THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. ! /"VUR MR HENDRY has returned from Dunedin with the CHOICEST LOT OF NEW GOODS ever seen m Aahburfeon, NEW HATS NEW SHIRTS NEW TIES HALLBNSTEIN BROS. j I s • s < :« m . g O OQ -is Mggp gPns a :illSiii e«f — © *^ (MJ H &i H* 1 if! 0 I gs l eg Dr WiihilW Morris, PHYSICUM Erlangen (Bavaria), 1884; State Exam. Munich, 1888; late Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital, Erl> ngen ; late Military Surgeon, Leipzig, 1889, HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE AT ASHBURTON, And may be consulted from THURSDAY 11th insw, AT HIS RESIDENCE, CORNER OF BURNETT & WILLIAM STREETS, Lately occupied by Mb C. M. Brooke Hours of attendance 9 to 11 a.m,, 2 to I and 7to 8 p.m. Sundays 9to 11 a.m. Tklephone, No. 90. P.O. Box, 83.



MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS. HATS. HATS. &r\ DOZEN FELT HATS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. A GRAND SUCCESS. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB'S TTOABRIO AND PRINT BALE being such a Gracd Success, we have decided to hold it FOR TWO WEEKS, A GREAT HAT SALE. ptr\ DOZEN MEN'S. KA DOZEN BOYS. 1. Men's Soft Felt Hats 2s 6d, worth os Boys' Soft Felt Hats Is 6d, worth 3a 9d lien's Soft Felt Hate 3s 6d, worth 6s 6cl Boys' Soft Felt Hats 2a 6d, worth 4a 9d Men's Soft Felt Hats 4s 6d, worth 7s 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 5s 6d, worth Sh 9d Men's Soft Pelt Hats 6s 6d, worth lOs 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d EVERY ARIIULE m the Clotbiug and Mercery Departments equally Obeap, so as to clear the shelves|for the NEW GOODS expected by the end of the month ; while the balance of general Drapery will he still further reduced, so as to make a clean sweep before the New Season's Goo4a arrive. Prints, Brilliants, Cambrics from 3s lid per dozen, worth double Flannelettfs for Dressing Gowns aoJ Home Blouses 4s lid dozen, hnlf price Trimmed and untrimrned Hats, Aprons, Blouses, Veilings, Ribbons, etc., at half cost BOOTS AND SHOES—tho Best value m the tra.ds WHMIMBMMm* *d " [I I 'II "I I'm DON'T FORGET THE GREAT HAT SALE! AH MITCHELL & BRODRIBB'SI THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY MART, NEXT TO J, OBR % CO., BASJ STREET, ABBBUBTON,



LOOK OUT. I G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white'or grey, 9-Jd Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne, 3|d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen] i G. J. N EILL I s S BLLING- Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS, Men's Kail SHOOTERS 7s lid. Women's SHOES 4* lid , Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4a lid * The Cheapest Boots m Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FEIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, MELLOR'S * ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Orack proof Calf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct- Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principe, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft aud comfortable as kid skin. All theae new leathers I have made up m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new gcods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. XUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages are— LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO FIFTHS OF A SEC( ND. The finest Watch of its kind and best value ever offered m the district. PRICE (with Guarantee)— aiSQ lOss. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASH3URTOX.