Items from Paris.

From Our Own Correspondent. UNITED TWINS, An itinerant show woman has given birth, in the diatrict between Amehe-lea-B ims and Arlea-sur-Tech, to twins, who are united at the back, head, and arms. Both were born living, and have been registered at the Arles-sur-Tech Maine. THE RUSSIAN GRAND MANOEUVEES. TLhe St. Petersburg Birjessia Viedomostl believes that this^jear's grand manoeuvres of the Russian anwjpwili take place in the course of the summer in the military district of Warsaw. The Hussian jiurna' adds that the Empeiora of Austria and Gemiauy, together with President Faure, will be pfeseat at these manoeuvres. ' A LUCKY FAMILY. There are some people who complain that | they have no luck in the world, whilst there are others who the world thinks have too muoh good fortune. Among this Utter category must rank the Noury fam'ly, a member of whioh has ju=st won the IQO.OOQfr. prize in the Ville de Paris lottery, ftrunge to aay, three years ago, the mother of the pr«aent winner also won a IOO.OOOfr. prizj in the same lottery. THE BACILLUS OF YELLOW FEVER. The report is fully confirmed that Pro fessor Giuseppe Sauarelli, the eminent Italian bacteriologist and disciple of Pasteur, who is director of the Uruguayan National Institute of Experimental Hygiene, haa discovered tha bacillus of yellow fever, and ■ will shortly pubdah the reaalt of his expert-! tnent*. He has already reported hm dis oovery to the Academy of Medicine in Rome. a child's obedience. ' Obedience on the part of children aa a rule is an excellent thing, but a case has just ooourred at Villejurf, a Parisian suburb, where a little disobedience on the part of a lad twelve years of age might have had happier results. A widow named Claudon, who for some while has been ill, finally told her son that she had suffered too much and I wanted to die. The lad received his mother's final instructions, was sent to fetch the charcoal, blocked up all the apertures, and even lit the stove, and then left his poor mother to die. A few hours later the old lady was found dead, and when the child was questioned aa to his part in the sad business, his simple answer was that he could not disobey his mother's instructions. THE FABRICATION OF DIAMONDS. The origin of the diamond has puzz'ed the scientific world for many years, but a general agreement seems to have been reached that at leaat one method of their formation is known. Iron at a temperature of three thousand centigrades saturated with carbon and cooled under high pressure yields a por tion of its carbon, which crystallizes as diamonds. The knowledge of the fact has | led to experiments with hardened steel, which is made under somewhat similar con ditions. The metal was dissolved in hydro chloric acid, and the solution was treated successively with concentrated nitric acid and sulphate acid. From this treatment, very minute crystals are obtained which exhibit all the physical and chemical quali ties of, and in fact are, true diamonds. THE PRINCE OF WALKS IN FRANCE. The Prince of Wales, who is going to Hyeres, reached Boulogne in the afternoon of March 1 by the steamer Albert Victor. He was accompanied by Captain Boxer, of the South Eastern Company, Major For tescue, Major Harford and his suite. His Royal Highness was received by the Boua Prefet, the garrison officers, the members of the Chamber of Commerce, the chief town officials, the customs officers, and Mr Farmer, | the British Vice-Consul. After greet j ings had been exchanged, the Prince was ' conducted to the Buffet of the G»re Mari time where he had luncheon. At twenty minutes past two the journey to Paris was resumed by the tidal truin, which was ac- j companied by M. Urasset, the inspector of ', the Compagnie dv Nord. The Ptince in j passing from the Gare Maritime to the Gt^ Ceotrale waa cheered by a crowd numbering more than two thousand person?, whose welcome he acknowledged by frequently bowing and raising his hat. 'J he Carnival procession and the bands of music were at the time promenading the town, and the latter twice saluted the royal visitor with "God Save the Queen.*' At the special request of the Prince the train was stopped on the middle of the quay while the proces sion passed, and his Hoyal Highness was presented with a handsome bouquet < f flowers in the name of commercial union. The Prince arrived in the evening in the French capital after a pleasant journey from Bou'ogne. His Royal Highness at once drove to the Hotel Bristol where his usm;il puite of rooms had been retained for him. A'ter dinner the Pr eco wet.t to the Theatre ties Nouveaates where " Le .^urtia " is being 'played. The following day the Prince went to visit the President of the Republic and left two dayg after to join his yacht the Britannia at Hyeres.

THI ABHBUBTOfI GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, APfcTL 27, 189t.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. TUESDAY, APRIfc 87, 1897,







SANDER AND SONS.



WILLIAM =z =PATCHING, BAST STREET. XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hit Farming Friends and Customers of the Aehburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY; ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enqafrfee re pr>oß of the New Coal, I take this opportit.. Ity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still fiold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order:-— per ton per too Westerfieid 15a Od Dromore 16s 6d Window... 16sOd Gherfcsey 16s 1W Hinds ... 16s 6d Rakaia ... 17a 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s W Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19a 64 Orarl ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Goal Merchants GEORGE PitK, MOUNT SOMERS. ANTED Known~-250 New Jaoketo Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Ore,. 314 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Bye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Same's, Optician



mHE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath a stern appearance. He is said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, " Believe me, there ie nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger —controlled of courße —where, every pre paration having been made for. an urgent journey, eveijv' ' is lost through the horse falling lame, and the man—always the man—is the object of our pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he epeak, would say, " I uttered no com plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure te me when my shoeing was under the personal care of ME KINGSTON. 2 17



y AM A CASH BUYER OF— BYE GBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. 0... H. DOWDING. Agent,forJCooper's Sheep Dip.



T>DY YOUK WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton..



nR° yAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE ffIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 PALM AND JORO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s U INDIAN (Palm Brand) ta noted for producing 200 Urge Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thia is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold no largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is ainceresfc flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine artiale. Retaii from all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON) ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Christchubch



J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OF Pi:ture-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. COBNER OF ARCADE. Telephone 65.



H. M. JONES. H. M JONES STATIONERY"" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. fancy goods. fancy goods. fancy goods, books. books. books. XUST OPENED UP. a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY tf from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear "Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapers, Cream Laid and lin ted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF bTATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. "I -m O /"*A BOX. New Shipment Just Opened Up. 18 & W box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blottiug and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS, A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Bails, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Seta; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. ' DOLLS, DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id bo 10s. "Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Wai c, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, prett and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. mTTones.



WHEAT. WHEAT. Tlf E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account, in onr New Grain Stores West Street], Ashburton, on very favoorable terms Fall sized Gornsacks and Twine Supplied afc LOWESP CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Quicks ahd Ssobks WEST STREET, ASHBORTON



"HUMBER," "SWIFT," "SINGER," "TRIUMPH," a ND '' ATALANTA'' CYCLES. X ARGEST STOCK EVER LANDED in New Zealand—over 600 Machines, FINEST SELECTION : 88 Different Patterns. BEST CYCLE DEPOT IN THE COLONY AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), « WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," 133 GEORGE STREET, j D U N E D I N. GOOD AGENTS WANTED WHERE NOT REPRESENTED. 5 242



AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. ' GRAND DISPLAY. j OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the moßt COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, SEASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed to keep out the rain French and English MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &o. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. C~OLLIER, "THE CORNE X.»



SPRING BLOSSOM TE A. Packed in |ft>, Ift, 51b, and 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Bed Label) No. 4 (Golden Label) 1/9 per ib. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



AUTUMN AND WINTJSB NOVELTIES. GKAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLES— MILLINEBY— JACKETS WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 10 LADIES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the front, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our Establishment. We have secured the services i of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her ; credentials of the highest order from MFSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has been engaged for ovßit seven years. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish ami Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPART IVIENT an unqualified success. We ! have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. i Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRJIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, 1 TANORED S^T REE T,



RESERVED FOR S. SALEK, The Leading Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET, aSHBURTON.



I 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLI SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW IRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLODID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL^, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN's"aND BOYS' CLOTHING, Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Oapa, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN, A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Lats Bbath & C 0,,) CASH DBAPEE & CLOTHIER, Taucred Street, Ashburton.



ANDREW ORR. Great Opening ' OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK K>R AUTUMN AND WINTER. MlWNMM^^inill ■■■■ 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T ABIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and English J_J Dress Fabrics in Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Serges s navy and blacks. Ladies* Corsets in all the new makes, PD, V and N, &o. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers aud Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES, most fashionable Good, all sewnjseams ; Infants' Dresses, Pelisses, Cloaks,, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. ! BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. I Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. (SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. T7IENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. __3_ STORES. STOKES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORKS Householders and Farmers. SUNBKAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and ofche' Ti'.AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, ! AND OTHER REQUISITES. \ CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. _____________ »I SEEDS. SEEDS. i WE HAVE IN' STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BAULKY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE, RAPE, TARES, &c. j SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON, WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock duiiug the season— COOPER'S POWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. "massey-habhes" WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheape&t in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English I DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. EELEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR 3. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. NOTICE.-— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grate 3, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32, QTARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— )O You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—E. Mahgod, fiasfc Beit Cwfa ftturf!, Telophaae No 76,



DUN OATS. I WE have a large line of these fiti for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. WE have in store a large quantity of • Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations. , "COENSACKST ORDERS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. ~DIP. _ DIP. XTfTE ARE AGENTS FORJ ( j LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. SEEDS. I SEEDS. WE HAVE in stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovers, Turnip Seds, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & GRAVES.



CASTOR OIL. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a , shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are in a position to supply Large and Small Consumers.



1 Hantner and Graves. WANTED, I 50 T0 N S ; MORE OF GOOD HRAVY ] OATEN SBEAF CHAFF 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES.



H W !> j fed § fcrj B q w d l-H Q 02 NOTICE. ~p EBIDENTS OF OHERTSE V, who wish j Jla^ to be supplied with the i DAILY •• GUARDIAN," Containing ivll the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obtain same ever} evening on arrival of Express, or from Mk Shannon, Chertsey. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr Q. Neiil, intends to open j same ac Ladies' Dining and Refreshment | Roonrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few carders will find nil the oqmforti) of 1* home.



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Baker Bros. THURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD Comer of Wakanni Road and Casa Streets and ab Baker and Browr.'B Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone So. 69.



NOTICE. IN THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE OF L. F. ANDREWES & CO, STATIONERS, Ere, mHE WHOLE STOCK is now offered to JL the Public. GREAT BARGAINS IN Bibles Church Services Albums Workboxes Writiogdeaka Notepapera Envelopes Letterbooks Daybooks Parses I Six Pieces of Music—value 15s—for ONE SHILLING. NOTE.—The whole Stock must be Cleared before the end of the month. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER.



I Public Notices. ' j~NOTICEr~ ANY I'erson found trespassing on the Riversdale Kstate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) afier this date will be prosecuted, (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 433



NOTICE. riIHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mv Stkp.et, Rakaia, will have the pjper tupplied regularly. T ADIES from the Country requiring JLJ medical treatment will find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street, 3 16 WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies 'Iwo-Sirap 4a 9d. —Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WHA 1 everybody saya must be true You get wonderful value for liite tnonftv at Mkilok's. WANTED Known—That J. Moisos ha t , received a large stock of Waiter Bootß and Shoes, which he inteuds disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on' hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best solo leather used. Repairs doce at once at the Premier Boot 8tor», East Street, Town Hall, Ash-