Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1897. THE SCHOOLS EXCURSION.

The schools excursion on March 11 promises to be quite as successful as the one over which so much ink was spilt in ventilating the grievance as to advertising. On that occasion the record train for length steamed into Chriatchurch station, and in the city and the port, there were bo many hearty wholesome-looking people to be seen that the residents said all the world and his wife and children had come in from the country. It was quite an advertisement for this district that about half a hundred railway carriages should be required to bring up the Ashburton contingent of excursionists, and the host of healthy-looking country people, both young and old, that passed through the portals of the Christchurch and Lyttelton station's waa very favorably remarked upon both by the public of city and port and by the city press. The ambition of the local School Committee promotiug the fortheomi;7.; excursion is to make it quite as successful as ita predecessors, and to do this they are doing the beat fchey can to provide enter tainment for them at the port and elsewhere # Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R, for Ashburton, has been asked to use his great iufluence with the Lyttelton Harbor Board in securing the use of the tug to take the young people round the harbor, and as the arrangements are in such hands as those of Messrs Macpheraon, Keir, Phaup, Meddins, and Silcock, with Mr J. C Duncan for Secretary, ib goes without saying that these arrange ments will be complete, the organisation thorough, and nothing forgotten in the way of providing for the children's comfort that forethought and experience can suggest. It only remains for the tradespeople to agree to make the day a whole holiday instead of a half.-holiday—the Jlth is on a 'Ihursdiy— so that fathers and mofcheia can join the children if they wish, and make the excursion one great family picnic. The loes to the trading community will be infinitesimal, for in any case half the population will be out of town, and that half will comprise, if not the holders of the purse-stringß, at least i those who have most to do with the spending of what is in the purse—the guidwives of Ashburton. it will be a half-holiday in the city as well, a subject on which no more need be said. But as regards Ashburton, with the town more than half empty, little ' business will be done, and shopkeepers may ' just 3* veil not oj>ea for that day, bub join the excursion themselves, and enjoy a dsy's outing. We trust the necessary steps will be taken to ask iho Mayor to proclaim a whole ho'iday for March 11, and so make the excursion one in which all and sundry can take the offered advantage of a visit to the city and the port at an almost nominal fare. —j-^...^——-—™™--.,

ORCHARD THIEVES

The mean and annoying as well as dishonest practice of robbing orchards and gardens is now in full swing, and many and bitter are the com. • plaints which reach us thereanent. One gentleman informs us that he had in his garden two plum trees woll laden with fruit, which he was intending to gather in a day or uyo, but that just before the fruit waa rips the trees were completely stripped—a circum stance the moreyexatiousinthatfche plums were of a choice sort, and were* the only fruit in his garden which had survived the drought of the earlier part of the season. A lady complains of her peach trets being plundered just before the fruit was ripe, and a third householder tells us of a particularly impudent robbery which he was fortunate enongh'to frustrate. It appears that hearing a noise during the night, he rose and went out into his orchard, and saw some person among his tree?, who escaped over the hedge, and getting into a trap drove away, leaving five sacks of apples which ho had been gathering behind him. Unfortunately the wouli-be thief's face was not seen, so there is little hope of his identity being discovered. This sort of thing goes on not only in gardens and orchards in the £oym o? the immediate suburbs, but even ■in those situated In tfce country, and it Is to be hoped that ere long some of the thieves will be caught in the act, and ! made to answer for it before the! S ipendiary Magiatr^te, The making an

example of two or three of ih in would havi? an exctUtnt effect. "First catch your hare " ssl^d Mrs Glass, and in order lo do this we effer the suggestion that a Gardens Protection Association should be formed. If a number of the proprietors (■{ orchards an! gardens would each subscribe a trifle, the services of a night watchman for two or three wetks during the height of the fruit season might be obtained, and would doublless lead to the detection of some of the offenders.

Local and General.

The population of the earth doubles itselt in 260 years. Dulcin, a new sweetening material is said to be 225 times as sweet aa sugar, The single judge system is to be continued by the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. At the Queen's fat stock sale the average price of beasts was £35, the total sum realised amounting to £3130. Earl de Grey claims to have shot 316,699 head of game in 28 yearß, his yearly average cf late being 10,000 each year. The estimated popula'ion of New South Wales on December 31, 1896, was 1,298 640, including 695,150 males and 602,490 females. The Wellington Opera Hou-e is now lighted throughout by electricity, there being 350 lamps in all, equal to 5600 candle power. An old soldier who served under Napoleon, named Paul Ordila, has died at Aibi, in France, at the age of 118. He retained all his faculties to the last. According to Oriental tradition, Noah's tomb is in the small town of Nakhitchevan, near the foot of Mount Ararat. It is said to be a niche in the wall of an abandoned fortress. The Auckland Herald says that there are a great many eels in the city mains at present. One house in the city had its pipes blocked by them four times in eight days recently.

An old man named Hesketh, of Tamworth, won the first priise in Tattersall's consulta tion on the Hobart Cup, the amount being £4500. Hesketh is totally blind, and made mats for a livelihood. He was very poor, and the windfall will prove very-acceptable.

The Egyptians believed that the soul lived only as long as the body endured, hence their reason for embalming the body to make it last as long as posible. It is estimated that altogether there are 400,000,000 mummies in Egypt.

Last year the British postal correspond ence with the United States was second only in magnitude to that with all the Great Powers of Europe combined, being about 41,000,000 letters, etc., as against 65,000,000 for Europe.

At one time a lioness in the Dublin Zoo was troubled by rats nibbling her toes while she slept A terrier was placed in the cage, and on seeing his efforts to drive rats away the Queen of beasts literally took the terrier to her breast, in which position he reposed every night.

The 7imam Herald says that the E-^kbank estate, about eeven miles from St. Andrews, comprising 4800 acres of first-class land, the property of the Assets Company, is now being surveyed into farms ranging from 50 to 250 acres, and will be sold by auction some time in April,

A telegram from Wellington states that objections are be ng made in more quarters than one to the inscription selected for the Ballance statue. Mrs Ballance herself is averse to it, and desires to have an altera tion. Workmen are now engaged in erect ing the st-itue in front of the Parliamentary Buildings.

Newport, Monmouthshire, is moving on with the times. During the last five years no fewer than 2,000 dwelling houses have been erected there, besides publ'c buildings, warehouses, and enlargements to existing buildings. The expenditure on these build ings has been about £750,000.

" I could have laughed outright " said Mrs Brown, *! when we were going round Barnum and Bailey's menagerie on Friday." << Why, what happened ?" asked Mrs Jones. " Well, Mrs Smith called an animal a seraph—of course, she meant a giraffe ; but the fun of it was, it wasn't a giraffe at all'— it was a camomile !'

The brutal aspect of American football has led to the introduction of a Bill in the Missouri Legislature prohibiting the game und«r severe penalties, the same as prize fighting and making football a felony, i here is a similar Bill before the Georgia Legis lature \yith the difference that playing the obnoxious game is defined as a misdemeanor.

Dr Wilhehn Morris, lately of Pleasant Point and Little River, annouuees his intention of commencing practice in Asb burton on Monday, March 1. Dr Morris has high Continental medical College honors, and was assistant physician at the University Hospitul, Erlangen (Bavaria) in 1889, and military surgeon at Leipsic in 1889. He is a son ot the late* Mr Morris, of Pleasant Point, and ought to make a good practice for himself in Ashburton.

The Wairarapa Daily Yimes says :—Not long ago % successful Australian contractor determined to pay a surpise visit to an only brother, resident in New Zealand. Wel lington was duly reached, and the visitor, after two or three days' search, found that his relative had gone to the Wairarapa. Nothing daunted, the man from Australia continued his search, and in clue time reached Masterton. He found his brother here—fin gaol I The man had been locked up half an-l]6ur before his relative's arrival, on a charge of being drunk and disorderly,

The tenth edition of " Cumin's Index to the Laws of New Zealand " has been issued from the Government Printing Office. The editing has been done in a very capable manner by Mr Ernest Redward, barrister, of the Crown Liw Office, It is interesting to note from the Index that the number of public Acts in force is 700, in addition to 751 local and personal Acts, making a total of 145}. Since the establishment of the colony no fewer than 3288 Acts, 1837 of which are obsolete or have been repealed, have been passed.

Lord Onslow has sent out an illuminated address, framed in oak, and a tine Union Jack 25ft by 12ft, to the IJgatihuia tribe, after wliom his son, born in Ifew Zealand, was named. Lady Ouslow has sent a large portrait of the boy. These were handed over by Sir Walter Buller at Mahunoa } near Pctpaitonga Lake last week, on the occasion of the iauglover the remains of Rutu Raera, a woman of high rank, and the opening of a new carved house, the work of Morehu, a tohun^a, of some repute. There were great rejoicings on the occasion, and the Maoris were delighted. In the address Lord Onslow says that his Maori houße is now erected on h£s estate, and is full of memorials of Ngatihijia,

We draw the attention of the Ac^lima tisation Society to the fact that the mis chievous and illegal practice of dynamiting the river for the purpose of taking trout is undoubtedly going oh. One night last week a resident on the south bank within a few hundred yarda of the traffic bridge hearing the sound of explosions went out to see what was the cause of the noises, and heard some persons scampering avyay through the willows which fringe a deep pool in thi-< locality. He heard their voices also, but was unable to overtake them. Suspecting what had laeeu going on, he went down to the river at this spot at daylight the following morning and aaw a large number if dead trout, some thirty or mote, floating in th« 3 pool referred to.

Arrivals in New Zealand during January were 2154 and the departures 1127. i Mr W. Martin, the uewly-appointed chief clerk at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, commenced his duties on Saturday. Mr W. Putman, of the Kaiapoi 0 0., at the age of eighty-four, is supposed to be the oidest playing cricketer. Mr Putman has j played in four of the matchtß for his ("Hub this season, and take? a very warm interest iv the game. The Press Association telegraphs from Invercargill that Mr Gilfedder, M.H.R., has set out on an exploring tour to the West Coast Sounds. The Rev Mr Reeve, of the Poonah Indian Mission, is announced to deliver a lecture (admission free) in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening, at eight o'clock. Mem bers of the Christian Endeavor Societies and the general public are cordially invited. The Press Association telegraphs from Wellington that it ia stated that Parliament is to be called together on March 18th, the date to which it was prorogued last week, the intention being to have a short session to j enable Mr Seddon to represent the colony | at Home. This, however, is not officiary j confirmed. ' A Press Association telegram from Auck- j land states that Constable Kist, of Whiti- ! hanga, while on his way to Auckland, was ' informed by a resident of Ohui that the skeleton of a man had been found by two Native boys at Wharekawha Creek. The skeleton, it was said, waa in a sitting posture, and appeared to have been there for some months. Constable Rist proceeds to the place on his return. There were at the end of the last year 119 steamers and four sailing ships fitted with refrigerated chambers for the carriage of frozen meat, 24 of them employed between the River Plate and England, the rest run ning to Australia and Mew Zealand. Their total carrying capacity each voyage was 4,530,000 carcases, and their total maximum annual capacity 11,500,000 carcases. Ihe vessels were about half fully employed last year, the total carried being 5,717,937 car cases.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, February 19 Frozen mutton, first quality 3d, second 2|d; lamb sd. As the result of a combination on the part of holders, the price of Australian mutton has been raised. The average price is 2^d. Cheese is slightly easier. New Zealand is quoted at 57s to 58s. Butter—A few lots of Australian sold at 965, some at 98a ; Danish, 93?. The English wheat market shows a weak tone, without quotable change; the Conti nental is duU, and the American depressed Califorpian No. 1 milling 33a 6d, Russian 31s 9d, London No. 1 hard Duluth 34s 6d. Enquiries from American buyers stimu lated the Bradford wool sales. The Ant werp sale is closed ; 720 bales of Australian were offered, and barely half were sold on a par with last London rates.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

The Lytklton Times of Saturday says :■— Some local millers have now been com pelled to replenish stocks, and a few fair sized lines of mixed wheat have been taken ou the basis of 4s Ojd, f. 0.b., and the market shows an inclination to be somewhat harder than it was during the previous week. There is a good inquiry for oats, but very few samples of new are on the market, and several lines of ahort feed have been placed for local consumption at Is lOd. Prime malting barley is scarce and wanted, but secondary qualities do not meet much inquiry. A large lino of prime from the Irwcll district has changed hand* at equal to 4s at Ohristchurch. Peas are meeting a good inquiry. Ryegrass continues to meet a ready sale at quotations. Sales of Det went potatoes have been made for ftfrwanl delivery at 40s, and in one or two instances at 42s 6d at country stations. There are several inquiries from Sydney for oatsheaf chaff, and with the possibility of cheap freights by sailing vessels, it is anticipated that a good deal will be exported.

The following are current prices for old grain and the prices demanded for new :— Wheat.—-Pearl (prime milling), old 4s 6d, n£w 4s ; Tuscan, old 4s sd, new 3s lid; Hunter's, old 4s sd, new 3s lOd; good seconds, old 3s 4d to 3s 6d, new 3s. Oats.—Old milling, 2a Id ; stout feed, old 2s, new Is lid ; Duns and Danish, old Is lid, new Is lOd. Barley.—Prime malting, old 3a bi, new 4s j medium, old 2s 91. to 33, new 3s 3d to 3s 6d. Oatsheaf Chaff.—4os to 45s at handy country stations for good samples. Potatoes.—Derwents 40^ to 42s 6d at country stations. Kidneys and Early Rose £3 10a to £4 at Christchurch. Qnjons,— M' Grass Seed.—Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 4d to 23 10J, machine-dressed 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s to 4s 3d. Cocksfoot, farinrs' lines 3d to 4d, town machine-dressed, 4id to sd.

Dairy Product:. —Cheese 3d to 4d, loaf 3£d to 4£d. BuUer—Fresh factory 9J, prime dairy 6d to 7d, salt (in boxes) 5d to 7d. Bacon and hams 6gd to 7jd.

The above prices, except where otherwise stated, are those paid to farmers f.o.b, at Lyttelton.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-MONDAY,

(Before Hon. Major Steward and T. Bullock Esq., J's.P. Lunacy—Thomas Dickie, a young man who was very evidently suffering from aberration of mind, was, on the certificates of Drs Leahy and Trevor, committed to Bunnyside. Drunk and Disokberiy and Resisting the Police.—-Patrick Mcllenry was charged with these offences and pleaded guilty.— John Dempsey, railway guard, deposed that on Saturday last accused, who waa intoxi cated, was prevented by him from entering the express train which was moving of£ Accused struck him (witness) on the side of his head, but with the assistance of Mr Thiele, the goods clerk, he held him until the arrival of Constable Hammond, who took him in charge. Accused used abusive iang- I uage and strongly resisted arrest so that the constable had to call in the assistance of bystanders.—Walter Vincent Ihiele and Constable Hammond gave coroborative evidence. Accused was convicted and fined 5s on the charge of drunkenness, 20a on that of disorderly conduct, aud 40s on that of resisting the police, with the alternative of 48 hours, and 7 days imprisonment respec tively. The fines were paid.

Struck by Lightning.

A heavy thund r>-torm burst upou the town of Westporr, a few days ago, and during its course a peculiar phenomenon occurred. Persons aUndipg on the wharf obserrsd a ball of fire burst in the vicinity of Mr Brebner's residence. The house was apparently struck by lightning. A piece t f timber was vplintered and a water-pipe twisted. The electrical <Ji charge entered the house by the chimney, blowing th* fire screen away, ai.d filling the room wi' h soofc and smoke. A sheet of flime was also seen. Several articles in the room were displaced, and great disorder was :aused s but no serious damage resulted.

THE MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

The ellington correspondent of tlit Otago Daily Times says:—The signs <-. pti^>arai ion tor ihe session are beginning to appeir : workmen are engaged wifchn rhe building and the foundations are heitu laid for the Ballance mon unent in th Parliament grounds, o\ p site'the carriag drive.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION,

The following ia th 9 meteorological repor or the week ending February 19, 1897 :—

PRESENTATION.

Quite a large number of the leading citizens of Tinwald assembled «b Mr M. Lagan's Hotel, on Saturday even ing, for the purpose of making a presenta tion to Mr H. Bennett, the Tinwald stationmaster, on the occasion of his leaving the district. Mr Bennett has been promoted to the Longburn Junction, a station in the North Island, and he has by his ability and faithfulness at Tinwald well earned the promotion He has been in the Tinwald district for about 6£ years, and during his stay there has made many friends. The chair was taken by Mr Edward Gates, Chairman of the Tinwald Town Board, who thanked those present for the honour they had conferred upon him in electing him to the chair. He then read letters of apology from Messrs Clothier and Wynne- Williams, and having done so proceeded to make the presentation. He said he was sure all present wished Mr Bennett every success iv his new appointment. All who had had business bo do at the station had alwayb met with prompt attention. He also said that the regret of parting with Mr Bennett was somewhat modified by the fact of his having been promoted to a better position. Mr Bennett, in responding, thanked the chairman'for the way in which he had spoken of him, and he would treasure the present with care, and it would always remind him of the kindness he had met with at the hands of the Tiuwald people. A sumptuous banquet was then partaken | of, to which full justice was done. The presentation took the form of a handsome eight day travelling clock, in a morocco case, with a chiming attachment for the hours and half hours. A silver plate affixed to the bottom of the face of the clock bore the following inscription ; — t( To' MrH. Bennett, from Tinwald friends, February 1897." The clock was made by Mr R. Murray, of Ashburton, and is really a credit to the establishment in which ie was made. Mr Bennett was ako presented with a purse of sovereigns, the purse being of netted gold links. The following toasts were drunk during the evening—The usual loyal and patriotic toasts; "Mr H. Bennett"; " The agri ciiltural interest of the district," with which was coupled the names of Messrs Houston, Gates, Hampton, and Fitzgerald; " The host—Mr Lagan, his wife and family." to which Mr Lagan suitably replied; "The press," coupled with the names of the journalists present, who responded ; " The New Zealand railways"; " Tinwald Racing Club" "Tinwa.d Town Board," coupled with the names of Messrs Hampton, Williams and L>gan ; ' The ladies." Excellent songs were contributed by Messrs J. Cow, T. Williams, W. H. Tait, Northam, Price, L. I Walkf r, and Thiele; and a well executed i step d .nee by Mr N. Fii*gerald. The ?ne- ting closed with the singing of s< fcfod save the Q een."

The Wellington Suburbs Seat.

(press association telegram.)

Wellington, February 22. Mr C. Wilson, a member of the journalistic Staff of the N.Z. Times,, and one of the (government candidates for the City at last ejection, announces himself a candidate for the Suburbs seat.

The Arithmetical Puzzle.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I herewith beg to forward you the worked out problem of the arithmetical puzzle from the Washington Star published in your issue of Saturday :— 123456789 45 17 36 98 2 100—Answer. Eric O. Barrett, Wills Street. [Our correspondent's method of solution is ingenious, but, as we uaderstaad the problem, a second addition is not con templated.—En.

LAWN TENNIS.

Asliburton v. Temuka.

After luncheon on Saturday the game was continued, The play showed that Temuka was altogether too big a contract for Ash burton, the totals at the close showing 67 points for Temuka as against Ashburton'a 49. The Misses Mendelson and the Missea Le.Cren, for Temuka, played magnificently, and had it all their own way in their con tests with the Ashburton ladies. The gentlemen's contests were more equal, and as will be seen from the scores, the Ash-^ burton male players were able to hold their own with the Temuka men. ladies' singles. TEMUKA. ASHBURTON. Miss Men kelson 9—l Miss K. Orr Miss L. Mendelaon 9—o Miss Shury gentlemen's singles. Mr LeOen 5—9 Mr C. Sahnond Mr Feilden o—9 Mr Oox ladies' doubles. MUses Mendelson 9—l Misses Shury & Orr f Misses Le Cren and 9—l Misses Hart and Phillips Fooks gentlemen's doubles. Bfuxton and Barclay §—9 Fooks and Mayne Lo Cren and Feilden 5—9 Salmond and Uojc COMBINED. DOUBLES. jLe Cren and Miss 9—5 Jackson and' Miss Mendelson Hart Feilden and Miss 9—5 Upton and Mis* L. Mendelson Fooka Totals ... 67-49 The Tomuka players were entertained io luncheon at Mr Britton's Commercial Hotel, and afternoon tea was provided on the ground.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-- Copyright.

The Chertsey Election. London, February 20 Mr Bennett, a Conservative, has been elected for Ch^rtsey by » majori y of 868 Fatal Bicycle Accident. Professor Wallace, of Oxford, was killed by a bicycle accid mt. Sanitary Convention. February 21 Great Britain ratifies the resolutions passed at the Paris Sanitary Convention. The Philippines Revolt. Madrid, February 20. News has been received that the Spanish troops stormed Siiang, a stronghold of the Philippines, killing 500 Major H'Kinley Better. Washington, February 20 Major M'Kinley ia improving in health.

Australian.

P«fß Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. The Steel Rails Declined. Sydney, February 20. The Government} has decided not to accept Mr Mitchell's offer to manufacture steel rails, being disinclined to guarantee the interest on the work. Foolish Miners. Miners continue to lock to New Guinea, although Sir William MacGregor's last despatch states that the Woodlark gcldfield is much over-manned. Baseball Team Abandoned. A cablegram has been received from America advising the abandonment of the projected visit of Australian base-bailers. No reason h given. Decrease in Population. Melbourne, February 21 The population of the colony decreased 6362 during 1836, as compared with the previous year. Mr Seddon. Adelaide, February 21 Mr Seddon was entertained at lunch by the Governor.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

The Powers Incensed.

Popular Feeling with Greece.

Success of Vassos.

The Raiser Furious.

Prßss Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. A thens, February 20 Owing to the state of the finances and the lack of necessaries the mobilisation of the Tuikish forces is regarded as unlikely to be proceeded with. Colonel Vassos has promised £he Moslems protection and equality of I treatment. j The Powers, especially Russia, Ger many, and Austria, are greatly incensed at the obstinacy of Greece, but popular feeeling in France and Italy strongly favors Greece.

The Powers decline to take notice of Colonel Vassos's proclamation of annexation.

Karatheodory Pasha has declined the position of Imperial representative in Crete,

Colonel Vassos compelled the Turkish outposts at Platina to retreat on Oanea. He also captured Fort Vouroulie8 f killing 100 and losing 11. The British fleet prevented a Greek stermer landing powder and food where the coast is protected by the Powers.

London, February 20 Prior to action against Greece, Lord Salisbury desires to ascertain the views of the Powers as to che future govern ment of Crete. His lordship favors autonomy similar to that of the island of Samos.

A large Radical meeting in London favored the annexation of Crete by Greece, Paris, February 20 Applications are being made daily at the Greek Legation in Paris, to serve in the Greek army. Romb, February 20. The Marquis Rudini favors the stand taken by Lord Salisbury. Berlin, February 20 The Emperor William is furious at Britain's refusal to blockade the Pineus. The Germ in press says Lord Salisbury, by the stand he has taken up, imperils the peace of Europe. Washington. February 21 The Senate passed a resolution of sympathy with Greece. [Received Wakapuaka, February 22, 9.50 a.m , Guardian Office 11.20 a.m.] Athens, February 21. The Cretan provinces have voted for union with Greece. Paris, February 21. Fifteen hundred students paraded %he streets shouting "Down with I Turkey, vive Greece!" The procession came into collision with the police, and a hundred and fifty were arrested.

The Transvaal Raid.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, February 20 Before the House of Commons Com mittee, Mr Cecil Rhodes admitted that Lord Boaeiread was awire of the Rand movement. He was willing if a tisjng had occurred to proceed to the Rand and mediate, with a vievr of gaining larger civil ris;hta for the Uifclanders. Lord Rdsemead was not awa'e of the prepare* tiorus for Jameson's raid or Mr Rhodes's connection therewith He denied inform ing the Chartered Company or the Directors, excepting possibly Mr McGaire, and he only cabled to Mr Harris, the London agent. He admitted that hia conduct was indefensible, except from the point of view that his object) was to ad vance the interests of South Africa and the Chartered Company. He desired a federal union, leaving the Transvaal's in clusion to the decision of a plebiscite. He believed it was intended that the scheme ofMrJ.B. Robinson, a South African millionaire, for a republic should replace the larger scheme.

THE fcBHBURTOia GUARDIAN! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1897



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G. J. NEILL IS SELLING WASHING PRINTS at Z^ per yd ; WHITE MUSLINS 3s lid per doz G. J. NEILL IS SELLING DOUBLE-WIDTH SERGES in Navy, Brown and Maroon, at Is per yd G. J. NEILL IS SELLING MEN'S ALL-WOOL SUITS at 23s 6J ; Men's Tweed Trousare 5s lid <3r. J. NEILL IS SELLING BOYS' SUITS at 4* lid each G. J. NEILL IS SELLING—Men's Bluchers at 43 lid Men's Nail Shooters ... ... 7s lid Men's Shoes ... ... ... 5« lid Women's Shoes ... ... 4a lid Women's Strap Shoes... ... 4s lid G. J. NEILL DEFIES COMPETITION IN BOOTS Every Pair Guaranteed to Wear and give SATISFACTION FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET. TBEMENDOUS CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. OUR PRICES OUR PRICES NOW IN FULL SWING. Thm Greatest SALE of this \^ B> **f"g j:^ °n& Manufacturers in Ashburton our position for belling the Bhbl OLAbb Ut GOODS at First Cost is UNRIVALLED. Per Pair Per Pair sd 8 d Ladies'and Gents' Tennis Shoes Bluchers, heel and toeplate (R»aßhaw make) 2 9&2 11 and nails, our own make— Children's School Boots (our beats everything in the mar own make)-7 to 9 .... 4 3 keb at the price ... « only 4 n 10 to 13 ... 4 9 Ladies' Tan Leather LiceSshoes Ladies' Real Gla.e Kid Shoes —a g-eat bargain 4 9 —a perfect gem (own nrake) only 611 Special Bargains— Ladies' Evening Shoes, with Girls'2-Strap Shoes (black or neat bow, glace kid ... only 211 tan leather)-7 to 9 ... Gents' Canvas Shoes (black or | I? cr "" brown), seduced from 6s to 4 6 Women's Leather Slippers Ladies' Canvas Shoes (black, (own make), only ... ... 3 3 blue, or brown), own make only 4 3 F.rat-class Pegged Water- Gents' Tan Leather Shoes tights (our own make) ... only 11 9 (sewnJ-Qsual price ... 93 , Worth ... ... 15 0 Sale Price only ... 6 11 Children's SiFong Lace Boots Men's Pegged Watertight -4's to 6's-a bargain ... 19 Bluchers (own make), splen- , Former Price . 4 0 did value, only ...... 9 6 Women's Leather Balmorals Men's Watertight Balmorals (our own make) only 6 5 (own make), splendid value only 8 9 Ladies' Leather bhoes, neat Ladies' Lace Canvas Shoes ... 3 9 design (own make) only 5 6 Usual Price ... ... 4 9 Youths' Watertight Balmorals Neat2.StrapEveningShoes!;.' 311 —l's and 2'e only 6 9 Hundreds of odd pairs of Boots at ridiculously low prices. Come Early and make your Family Purchases. All Lineß of Evening Shoes at Clearing Sale prices. Variety of our Stock best in Ashburton. IST QUALITY—Second to None in New Zealand. . McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, East Street, Ashburton ] [Branches at Oamaru and Waimate. TO FARMERS. B, EI D & GRAY DFSIRE TO INTIMATE TO FARMERS and OTHERS that their late manager, ' MR TAYLOR, has been compelled to leave their employ owing to ill health and that in future all Jobbing, etc., will be under the supervision of Mr J. H PAULING, whose work has always given satisfaction, and as R»i> and Ghay only use he very best of materials they weuld respectfully solicit a continuance of your valued support. Our DOUBLE and THREE-FURROW PLOUGHS (over 13,000 at work) as now made with duplicated mouldboarda are perfect. OAST SHARES are extra hard carbon chilled, and especially suited for stony districts. TRIPOD and ROTARY HARROWS specially suited for working down Twitch and Cloda. Grubbers Harrows Eureka Grain and Manure Drills Drays and Rollers Chaffcutters Broadcast Seed-Sower,, &o Oils Turnip Cutters Chaffuuttera and Baggers Fencing Standards and Wire Blacksmith's Rasps (extra quality) AND ALL FARMING REQUISITES. Solb Aanrm for Deering's Steel Binders with Ball and Roller Bearings. Our Latest Illustrated Catalogue free on application, farmers and Otherß will kindly address all letters direct to KEID AND GBAY, ASHBURTON, ( TO ENSURE PROMPT ATTENTION. 2 94



"DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE, j FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIES. FSTABLISII ED—l72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions. J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 03 " .- - Pj 008 ao- K-l H oa as, Qj §, I- I S £ ga °5 P * IS II PQ __^ .<j cc .S Partnership notice. THK PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between the Undersigned, has been DISSOLVPjD by mutual consent, as from JANUARY 1, 1897. Q . .( L. F. ANDREWES. signed £ H< Ni ANDfiRSON. Witness-G. J. Neill. The Business will be carried on as formerly by L. F. Andrewes, on his own account, under the Btyle of L. F. ANDREWES & CO, IN Peference to above to facilitate the adjustment of Partnership Accounts, we hold a GKEAT CLEARING SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c, &c, Whish will be sacrificed tor one month. NO RESERVE. School Committees, Road Boards, Corporate Bodies, and all and Sundry, | COME TO THIS BONA FIDE SALE. SALE NOW ON. L, F. ANDREWES & CO. 129 ._____-__ ™_ Church Services. t7 STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashbuttou. MONDAY—G.F.S. Meeting (Associates only) at the Vicarage, 8 p.m. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting. 7.30 p.m WEDNESDAY—Choir Social, St Stephen's Schoolroom, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice 8 p m. ! SUNDAY SERVICIS. B.3o—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—SEAFIELD. 3 p m.—DROMORE(Mr W. Bowman Fox) 6.30 p.m.—Kvening Prayer. | , REV. T. A. HAMILTON. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mgwofi's j Zealandia Boot Store.



~~ MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS. HATS. HATS. p/\ DOZEN FELT HATS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. A GRAND SUCCESS. j MITCHELL & BRODRIBB'S T^ABRTO AND PRINT SALE being such a Grand Success, we have decided to hold, FOB TWO WEEKS, A GREAT HAT SALE. k^\ DOZEN MEN'S. Kf) DOZEN BOYS'. Men's Soft Felt Hats 2s 6d, worth os Boys' Soft Felt Hats Is 6d, worth 3s 9d Men's Soft Felt Hats 3s Gd, worth 6s 6d Boys' Soft Felt Hats 2s Gd, worth 4s 9d Men's Soft Felt Hats 4s 6d, worth 7s 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 5s 6d, worth 8s 9d Men's Soft Felt Hats 6s 6d, worth 10a 6d Men's Soft Felt Hats 8s Gd, worth 12s Gd EVERY ARTICLE in the Olothiug and Mercery Departments equally Cheap, so as to clear the shelves for the NEW GOODS expected by the end o! the month ; while the balance of general Drapery will be still further reduced, so as to make a clean sweep before the New Season's Goods arrive. Prints, Brilliants, Cambrics from 3s lid per dozen, worth double Flannelettes for Dressing Gowns and Home Blouses 4s lid dozen, half price Trimmed and untrimmed Hats, Aprons, Blouses, Veilings, Ribbons, etc., at half cost BOOTS AND SHOES—the Best value in the trade DON'T FORGET THE GREAT HAT SALE AT MITCHELL & BIIODRIBB'S, THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY MART, NJSXT UO J, ORB % CO., EASD STREET, ASHBURXON. ,



Business Notices, READ THIS. WE ARE SELLING OFF FROM JANUARY TO DECEMBER. * NEW ZEALAND Clothing* Factory, OWING to our special facilities for buy ing in large quantities—as we have to supply 32 branches—the Public can depend on getting the VERY BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. A few Lines will convince :— Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits 27/5 Boys'Ashburton Tweed Suits ... 7/6 Men's Moagiei Tweed Trousers ... 8/9 Boys' Sailor Suitß 5/6 Men's Trousers to Measure 15/- Mosgiel Tweed (per yard) 1/11 Men's Suits to Order 55/- HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. Telegraphic Notice- A temporary telegraph office will be open at the Palmerston North racecourse on the 24r,h and 25th inst. Hoars 11 30 a.m. till 5 p.m. _~ NOTIC B" TO SUBSCRIBERS, ANY SUBSCRIBER who may not get his paper regularly, is requested to communicate at once with the MANAGER Ashburton Publishing Company.



HoiitdwAir's Ointment. —Go where you may in every country and in all climes per sons will be found who have a ready word of praise for this ointment. For chaps, chafes, scalds, bruiaes, and sprains, ib i 3 an invaluable remedy • for bad legs, bad breasts and piles, it may be confidently relied upon for effecting a sound and per manent cure. In cases of puffed ankles, erysipelas, and rheumatism, Holloway's Oiutment gives the greatest comfort by reducing the inflammation, cooling the blood, soothing the nerves, adjusting circul ation, and expelling the impurities. This ointment should have a place in every , "nurs ;*y. I& will cure all those manifold ' skin affections which, originating in child-, hood, gaiu itreogth witfc ibie child's growth



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Lost—32 Crossbred Ewes and Wethers St. Stephen s Church — Meetings and services. Lecture—Oddfellows' Hall, Wednesday. Dr Morris-—Medical notice. T. Bullock—For sale, buggy and dog cart To Let—Shop and Dwelling. Elston and Leggott—Business announce ment.



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i Keating's Powbkb aestroye bugs, .fleas, moths beetles, and all other insects, whilst gui c h'rmiesa to doitKßlio animals. In exterminating beetles the euooesa o? this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean ia application. Sea the article you purohase is Keaxho's, aa imi ationa are noxious-and ineffeotusl, Sold in tine, 6d, 1b and 2 6i eaoh, by nl oheraista Six weeks ago I suffered from a very severe cold; was almost unable to apeak. My friends all advised me to consult a physician. Noticing Chamberiaiu'B Cough Remedy advertised in the St Paul Folks Zeitung I procured a bottle, and after taking ie a short while was entirely well. I now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering from a cold. Wm Keil, 678 Selby Aye., Sfc Paul, Minn. For sale by ASWNMQX J)»VQ Com?ah¥, ,



One Box of Clabke's B 41 Pills warran tad to cure all discharges from the Urinary Jrgans, in either sex or cons i ucional), Gravel and Pains in the Back (>-ltrranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland CouN«w?l>BP«Qviij'Ajnr, Itooola, Knf.{|i}<g