PHASES OF THE MOON.

SUNDAY SERVlCES.— February 27.

8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m, — Morning Prayer, 3 p.m.—^eafield— Rev T. A. HamiltMJ* 3 p.m. — Dromore— Mr Gates. 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. REV. T> A. HAMILTON.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr John MoKeague having taken the opppr? tum'u" °^ publishing the letter which was crowded out of ° ur ißSue on Saturday, m the columns of his own It»wr,-_to'1 t »wr,-_to' is not now necessary that we should inter*' *&•

BIRTH.

Beach.— At Willowby on the 16bh, the wife of C. Beach, of & son.

DEATH.

Henry.— Accidentally killed at Staveley, 20th iuat., Jambs Francis Henry, second and beloved son of Mr John Henry, aged twenty-two years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1897.

We are indebted to the Noi'th Otago Times for the following interesting reminiscence : — At REMINISCENCE OF one time the genial BRACKEN. "Paddy Murphy" (Mr Thomas Bracken), who died m Dunedin on Wednesday night, was a member of the mounted police force m Otago, and an incident m his career as a police officer will show how even a humane and considerate man like the late Thomas Bracken could be brave even to the verge of recklessness. Mr Bracken was known by a good many people m Oamaru, and was desorvedly respected, but few have any recollec tion of his connection with the police force. When the notorious Burgess (who, as a member of the Burgess, KeHyj and Levy gang, was hanged at Nelson for the West Coast murders) was at lart;e m Otago, he committed highway robbery, and, taking to the back country, was joined by a confedH erafc. The police, who were hunting for the gang, and Burgess especially, were thrown off the scent .j but Bracken and another constable got on the trail of th£ two ruffians, and discovered their camping pja&e. They waited till night time, as it would have been hazardous to approach the ient \n day light, Burgess and his mate were heayjly armed. When night time came Bracken left his horse m charge of his companion and .crawled up to the tent. Rising to hiß feet he drew a kni£e, and with his left hand made a large slit m the roof of thp tent, and instantly ■ inserting his revolver &nd part of his ; body m the opening, told Burgess and his mate not to move or be would shoot. Bracken's companion constable coming up the two men were hand- Cl'ftecl and made secure. Burgess and his mate v??re armed with almost evt.'J weapon, which, $hey had used m a^pray with the police befcr? taking to the bade po.unjry. They were fcakeo to Dunedft, iurf fe|i

Purgoss received a long sentence. Ha frequently expressed his determination to " do " for Bracken on being liher ated, and on his term expiring he was shadowed by the police to iakaia, where he was lost. He hnd ascer tained that Bracken was on the West Ooast, and later on turn d up there He, however, did not meet Bracken, for joining Kelly, Levy, and Sullivan, they perpetrated the murders that sent a thrill of horror throughout the colony, and that ended m their expia tion of their atrocities on the gallows at Nekon.

Local and General.

Entrieß for the forthcoming Horticultural Show must be made before ß p.m. to-morrow with the secretary, Mr Leohner. The chairman of the Bush Fire Belief Fund Committee ia the Wairatapa diatriot states that the total damage amounts to about £20,000. The Sales of South Australian wine at the London depot of that colony are rapidly increasing. Preference ia shown for dry red wine. The Colonist lays that m the Nelaon district the bulk of the grain is now harvested, and m view of the dry season, the yield. generally is better than was expeoted. According to the correspondents of the Witness, harvesting ia now m progress m the interior of Otago with the prospeot of fair yields generally, rising m some caseß above the average. Inspector Pender, at the Pottoe Enquiry on Monday afternoon, said he had heard that by a rough calculation it was estimated that the population of Wellington had inoreased by 7000 during the past eighteen months. As showing the heavy yield of crops m the H&wera district, ib ia stated that Mr Collins, Inaha Road, has just finished threshing out 72 bushels to the acre (we presume, of wheat). The quality is de soribed as excellent. Ib is reported that a oave has been dis covered m the baok country m which are lying a number of Maori skeletons, and as it is likely that a party will visit the spot at an early date, we shall, no doubt, soo •. be able to give a full and interesting report. An old settler m that district informs the Waipawa Mail that, owing to the scarcity of feed on his land, he has been compelled to sell cattle which cost him £8 a head for £1. He also adds that it was not a cash transaction. He was obliged to give six months' credit. A well-known resident at Peel Forest is about to patent a very useful waterproof, which for lightness and durability it would be hard to beat. No matter how it ia creased or folded it cannot be oracked, like mackintosh ; neither will it stiok like the ordinary oilskin. Op Saturday afternoon a pretty smart thunder storm passed along the coast abreast of R&ngitata. The lightning was very vivid, and the peals of thunder sharp and rattling like muskety. Though a deluge of rain tell it did not extend inland. About 5.20 a waterspout burst seaward. At the present time it is reported that a party of prospectors are m the back country, sent out by a Timaru syndicate, and news of their movements is anxiously looked for. A second party from Peel Forest district intend trying their luck m the same direction during the month of March. The following (unintentionately) amusinc paragraph appears m the Akaroa Mail of the 18th inst:— "The subscribers to the fund f. r procuring Mr Thomas Barwiok's artificial leg are reminded that it will be presented at a soiree to be held m the Duvauchelle's B*y Assembly Rooms to morrow evpniDg." The petroleum bore at Moturoa ha» reached a depth of 1977 feet aud there are strong indications of oil. A sm<\U quantity was also brought up m, the sand pump. It is thought that payable oil ha<? been struck bub water m the bore prevents it rising. It is intended to bore to 2000 feet before pumping the water out to test the flow of oil. Farmers m the Rangitata d. strict report satisfactorily on the harvest of the present season. Wheat will turn out much better than was anticipated, m facb a very good crop considering the season, whilst oats are not yielding quite so well. Mosb of the grain m this district is safe m stack, but owing to the low prices offering growers are not m a hurry to thresh, feeling confident that prices will improve at an early date. Turnips are looking well. A monument of Carrara marble has been erected ac the Government expense at the head of tha grave of the late Chief Hirini te Kani a Takirau, at Tauranga, Poverty Bay. The inscription is as follows:— "This monument is erected by the Government of New Zealand m memory of Hirini te Kani a Tftkirau, the paramount chief of the East Hoßßts, who died at Tauranga (Gisborne) on tho stii da & 9t July. 1896, aged 70 years. He was the stroU" friend of the pakeha and the mainstay of his people." At the McCulloch Church, Portsmouth, Ohio, the other day, a little girl named Ina Crabtree whispered while the service was going on, and the beadle immediately went into the street and summoned a coustable. The official came and little Ina was given ' into custody for breaking au obsolete law of the State. Of course everybody thought , that when she was brought up before the , magistrate the next day she would be repri manded and released. But what was the astonishment of the public on learning that the child had been sentenced to pay a fine of a sovereign and costs or go to gaol for ten days. The Marquis of Bute has for some yeans been engaged m the cultivation of the' vine m Great Britain. He has two vineyards, one at Castell Loch and the other at Swan bridge, and both have this year produced an unexampled crop of grapes, though m the caae of the former vineyard it has been somewhat affected by the mildew. Castell Loch produces wine sold for l}ss a dozen. Swanbridge, which is seven miles from Ctrdiff, was planted ten years ago, and after six yearß became a success. As a fact, the crop then brought the Marquis £3000, which repaid him for his previous expenditure, and encouraged him to still further experiments. On Thursday evening last a nice rain set m at Peel Forest, which continued to fall throughout the night and all day on Friday. The sight of the green paddocks ia this locality ia quite refreshing to the eye of anyone who ha? been acoustomed to gaze, as we have been here, on the parched and burnt up appearance of the ABhburton plains this season. The roads m the Peel Forest district are also a striking contrast to those of some m other districts. Being formed of broken metal, the diy weather has little if any injurious effect upon them, consequently there are no. six inch boulders to break one's neck over if the traveller is moving on the wheel. Any of our local oyohsts who wish to have a pleasant run should pay this charming place a visit, and should they (like their' machines) become tired, a comfortable resting place 1 will' be found at Host Bryan's, Rangitata Hotel, just over the traffic bridge. '• HotLOWiMt'a OINTMENT AND PlLI&. Notable Facts. — Intense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease, and encourages the development of febrile disorders; there fore they should, as they may, be removed by thjas edetergenband purifying preparations In stomach Gooagiaintsj liver affqotions, pains and spasms of thejbowelb, H^lloway.'s oint ment well rubbed over the affected pae.fc immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and inflammation, checks the threatening diarrhea and averts incipient cholera. ' The jpooVer inhabitants of krge oities will find these remedies to pc their best friend when any pestilence' rages, 6r whan from unknown causes, eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulperations betoken the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and 'pall for jnstant and effective eupatiye medjoinas " l l!

A meeting will be held at Methven on j Thursday next to make final arrangements ' for the picnic of the united Sunday Schools to cake place at an early date. Our own correspondent at Springburn m Bending ua particular of the accident which caused the death of Mr Frank Henry, write* :— •• It appears that some thoughtless person had placed a atoae with a flat surface on one of the rails, and this caused the truck to run off and capsize." An important deoiaion has jußt been given m Dunedin by Judge Williams who refused to grant an order of discharge to a book maker named McMillan, on the ground that his was not a commercial business and that bookmaking was raah and hazardous within tf c meaning of the Aot. . We find the following m a Taranaki exchange:— ln a local auction room the other day a plaster bust of Premier Seddon, among the household goods of a broken-up happy home, elicited a bid of one penny. An enthusiast m the crowd, declaring wi'h strong language that he "oouldn't bear to see ' Dick ' going like that," risked his fortune m the next bid and got " Mr Seddon on the bust, gentlemen" — for 3d ! Some idea of the effect of the phenomen aly dry season upon the orops m the Wakanui district may be gathered from the figures supplied by one of the threshing machine proprietors. He threshed on twenty-four farms at Elgin, Wakanui, and Riverside, the best results being 24 bushels per acre and the worst three bußhels per acre. The average of the orops actually threshed was under ten bushels, but when the crops into which stock had been turned are taken into acoount, the average I shows up muoh less. One farmer's total return was 36 bushels, another sowed dowu 10C0 bushels and obtained a return of about 500 ; yet another sowed 4 bushels on a I small pad do 3k th. t h d never before yielded l-iss than 26 bushels to the acre, and only ' got fur busheli m return. In most 1 otses the straw is exceedingly ihort, but the grain is pretty well filled out. The London correspondent of the Otago Dally Times writes : -Ie always seems vapid to " talk about the weather," but one really must talk about such an extraordinary season as this. Here we are at the period whioh the meteorological averages of 50 years show to be the coldest of the entire 12 months — viz., the days between January 5 and 15 -and yet we have a day temperature of 53deg and a night temperature of 48deg, while birds are singing and mating and flowers are blooming just &b if it were April or May. Not only are primroses out al ready m Kent, Furrey, Sussex, and other southern counties, but also even aa far north as Cheshire violets, polyanthus, cowslips, and roses are m full bloom and profusion. It is very remarkable, and none of the scientific authorities seem able to offer the slightest reasonable explanation of Nature's vagary. In order to make room for the builders to complete the alterations we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, eto, to dear at the following reductions : — Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15s 6d ; eto. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Monaroh ' " Waverley " and Eclipse-Humber Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed). — Craighead and Bbbbyman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters.

HYNOPBIS O» NBW ADVHBTISEMBNTe. Bicycle for Bale. Baker Bros. — Funeral Notice, Found — Dogs. Girl wanted. Fletcher Bros.— Want smart Lad. Housemaid wanted. Canaries for sale. Public Holiday— Thursday, March 3. Horticultural Society — Entries received to-morrow. Mr and Mrs R. Parish— Thanks. Church Notices— St. Stephen's. John McKeague — Notice.

RIFLE SHOOTING

The Ashburton Riflea held their last handi cap shooting match of the military year on 1 hursday last. There was a large atten dance at the range, and though the sun was hot, the sky was overeat, and the flyiDg olonds cast a shady light, which was not favorable to good shooting. The following are the scores of prize winners — Government regulation target and scoriog— seven shot 3 at each range ; —

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by out correspondents) THE POACHING OASES. TO THE EDITOB. Sir,— Kindly allow me space to reply to Mr Shury's letter of the 14bh inst. re poach ing cases m which he casts a reflection on the characters of the late paid rangers, which he cannot substantiate. He now talks about two honorary' rangers. Why did Mr Shury, who appears to be the ruling spirit of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society, not pay one ranger sufficient salary to devote his whole attention to the rivers, paid rangers having proved most oases they have attempted.— l am, etc., License Holdeb.

THE ANAMA LAND SALE

TO THB BDIXQR. Windermere, Feb. 7, 1898 Dear Sir,— l send the enclosed for publica t jon» Comment is needless, except to say that the bungling at Wellington is no excuse for the bungling of the Waste L&nds Board at Christchurch. — Yours truly, f Edward G Wright. Windermere, February 18, 1898 Dear Sir,— When the Highbank Estate was put up for ballot, J applied to you, on behalf of the intending selectors m this county, that a sitting of the Waste Lands Board, might bo held jn Ashburton, and was informed that my application was too late. Now that a part of the Anatna Estate is about to be offered, Ashburton is again ignored. Ab a large number of tttejapplicants and the most suitable class, will be found amongst the farming community of this county, I would respectfully request that the Board will consider their convenience by holding a si- ting at Ashburton . for the examination of applioants. — Yours faith, fully, Edward G. Wright. The Crown Lands Commissioner, Christchurch. Department of Lands and Surrey, District Office, Christchurch, Feb. 18, 1898 To Edward G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Windermere, Winslcw, Dear Sir, — I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 16th inst., urging that the Land Board should sit at Ashburton to examine applicants' for the Hekeao Settle nient, but as all the advertisements and 'sale plans ar'a published, I fear, it' is too late to alter the arrangements. I £&ay say that the Land Board was not consulted in|the matter'; the place and time 'of Bitting were decided at Wellington. % ' " ;s •-- ' Stoney Wbetman, Commissioner of Crown

THE CIRCUS.

Fi'x^erald'g circus arrived to-day with ail the animals and belongings which have been looked for with expectation and wonder by Ashburiouites, more especially by the younger members of the community, for the past ten days. The tents have been erected m the usual place near Devane'e Hotel, and judging from the appearances there will be & good attendance. It ie almost needless to say thit this is the best collection theFitzgeralds have ever brought i o New Zealand.

COMMERCIAL.

OHRISTOHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUOE MARKET. The New Zealand Farmers' Coopeba. tive Association of Canterbury, Ltd. quote as follows on February 18 : — Wheat- f.o.b. Prime milling Pearl 4a 4£d to 4s 5d „  Tuscan (scarce) 4s 4d to 4a 5d „ „ „ Hunter's 4a 2d to 4u 3d „ New wheat 3a 6d to 3s 9d on trucks at country stations for prime milling Seconds,. clean ... 3s 2d to 3s 4d  Oats- Tartars and Duns . . 2s 2d „ Good stout feed ... 2s 3d „ Milling 2s 4d „ Barley — Prime malting (de livered ab malt* house) ... 4s 6d to 4g 94 „ Medium (dull) ... 3a 6d to 3a 9d  Feed 2s 4d „ Beans 2a 9d to 2s lOd „ Peas- Prussian blues «. 3s 6d „ Partridge ... ... 3a 3d to3s4d „ Ryegraßs— Farmers* lines 2s 6d to 3s „ Cocksfoofc— Fdrmera' paroelo, Good bright seed ... 2|d to 3|d „ Medium grades ... 2£d Dark 2dto23d Chaft— Goodoatsheaf ... 60a at country ' stations.

DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE.

Sad Death of Mr Fraiik Henry. On Sunday afternoon news was received m Aahburton that iVJ r Frank Henry, one of the pcmt and telegraph office staff at Ash burton, had met a violent death m the Alford Forest bush. The news spread like wildfire, aod by dusk there were very few houses m the town m which the melancholy fact was not known, and m several of the pulpits reference was made to it. It appears that a party of between fifteen and twenty cyclists had arranged for a run on Sunday to tf ount Somers, and so thorough had those arrangements been that dinner for the party had been ordered at the Mount Somers Hotel, which however, owing to the sad occurrence above referred to, was destined never to be partaken of. The party left Aahburton at eight m the morning, and reached Mount Somers at eleven, and as the dinner was appointed for half past one, a spin out t o the forest was taken at the invi tation of Mr vSharplin, and at Staveley the young fellows enjoyed themselves m the bush. A ride on the tramway trolly was suggested, and the suggestion was at once adopted. A rumour has been abroad m the town that it was the ride down the hill that was chosen, but this is not the fact. The trolly ride took place on the flat, and in stead of the vehicle travelling by its own momentum as a motive power, it wbb drawn by the horses Mr Sharp.in uses daily for the tramway work. Some seven or eight young men of the party took their seats on the trolly, Mr SharpHn himself being at the "sprag." After some distance had been travelled Mr Barton, oue of the party, called oub that there was a stone on the line. Most of them got off, but Messrs R. G. Shearman and J. F. Henry did not just immediately. The wheel of the trolly struck the stone, and the vehicle was derailed. The horses went on with the derailed troUy, the increased weight causing the animals to exert more strength, and even to move out of the walking pace they had continued up to this point, into a trot. Just here there was a curve. Had the trolly been on the rails the curve would have been negotiated without danger, but off the raih as it was a capsize was inevitable unless the horses were stopped. All this occurred m but a few seconds, and the two young men left on the trolly appeared to realise their danger only after seeing that all the otheis had jumped off They then followed suit, Mr Shearman on one Bide and Mr Henry on the other, only ' Mr HeDry had to jump into a small gully As he jumped the trolly capsized, and came after him, striking him on the back. When he was released from the overturned trolly it i was found that he was bleeding from the mouth, from no apparent wound there. He was couseious, and asked with a sad smile to be turned over into a position he fancied was more comfortable. But a few seconds afterwards he died. The sad end of their young comrade put an end to the holiday of the party and atepß were at once taken to do wh*t was necessary m the circumstances. A party was despatched to Methven to inform the police, another made their way to Mount Homers to the telegraph office, while a third came on to Aahburton to inform the relatives of the Bad occurrence, a party of four remaining all night to see to the melancholy duty of bringing home the remains of their unfortunate comrade, which duty was discharged last night, and the body Ues at the house of Mr W. S. Mitchell, Mr Henry's brother-in-law^ where an inquest was formally opened this afternoon by Hon Major Steward, and adjonrned after the interment warrant had been issued, certain inquiries on the scene of the accident being necessary. Mr "Frank" Henry, as he was commonly called, was a son of Mr John Henry, lately of the Commercial Hotel. He was but fc A w ®° tv " fcwo ? e^* oi *? e > hav ' D g <3<>me to Ashburton with his parents when but twelve years old. He was educated at the Ashbur ton High School, and at the end of his term joined the post and telegraph staff as a cadet, under Mr W. St. 6. Douglas In this capacity there was no more popular officer than Frank Henry. Postal officials have much to try their temper at the public counter, but he n&ver once avowed the genial smile that always beamed on his face to fade, or the merry twinkle to die away from his kindly eye, no Hjatter how many or great the exactions of the customer or the strain laid upon his good nature. Mr Henry wa^well kn'pwn m athjetic piroles, and for the present season was secretary of the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, an office he very efficiently discharged. He was musioal withal, and could sing a good song, as those well knew who organised social parties m eonneption with athletios, and few of our young fellows could give a more featly exhibition of step dancing. Though so young he will be missed m many ways, and the deep sympathy of many friends m all parts of the country will be extended to his family m whose midst a bright and promising life has been suddenly md sadly extinguished. Flags were flying at half-mast at the principal business places throughout the lay.

CRICKET.

Press Association -By Eleo trio Telegraph. Copyright. Brisbane, Jann&ry. 20. The Englishmen begin the match ftgainab * combined Qaeenaland and Victorian eleven. Stoddart stood out of the English team. Bain delay* d the start of the match till after lunch, r<nd a'eo interrupted play during the afternoon When the stumps were drawn- the Englishmen had lost five wickets for 133 (Ranjitaiuhji 33, Storer 32).

SPORTING.

C.J.O. SUMMER MEETING. SECOND DAY. Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph. Christohukoh, February 19 The following are the events decided after we went to p ess on Saturday. St. Albans Handicap, of 200 soys ; one mile.— Goidleaf, 74, 1 ; Bed Lancer 7.9, 2 ; Falmen 6.9. Won by a length. Time — 1.44£. Dividend— £lß 13s. Flying Handicap, of 120 soya ; five fur longs.—Bluznr 91, 1 ; Firefly 80, and Re. morse 7.7, dead heat. Won by a length. Time— l.l § Dividend— £2 18* 6d. Selling Race, of 50 eovs ; six fnrlong«.— Skirmisher 1, Aioestia 2, Weary 3. Won by a noae. Time— l.l6§. Dividend— £2 2a 6d. Post Stakes, of 50 eovs ; one mile.— Bed Lancer 88, 1 ; Firefiy 7.13, 2 ; Marlin 7. 10, 3. Won by two lengths Time— l.4s, j Dividend-£2 8) 6d.

Donedin, February 21. The following handicaps were declared to-day : — Dwbdin Cup, 1} mile.— St Paul 9.12, Euroolydon 9 11, Wpauleb 82, Skirmisher 8.1, Antares 80, Mountebank 7.13, Led* 7.11, Culverin 7.10, Boreas 7 9, Lord Rosslyn 7 9, Emmeline 7.7, Red Lancer 7.7, Black and Red 7.6, Starshob 7.6 Prime Warden 7.5, Sequin 7.4, Bloomer 7.2, Marlin 613, Pitch and Toss 6.8 Publican's Handicap ; seven furlongs.— Euroclydon 9.13, Sb Clements 9.3, Boreas 9.1, Cannonshot 8.13, Arline 8.11, Vanilla 8 6, Belleolair 85, Motntebank 84, Bed Lancer 8.3. Bracelet 8.2, Cnlverin 80, Lord Rosslyn 7.13, Vandyke 7.12, Wruema7.ll, Double Event 7 10. Firefly 7.8, Sequin-7.8, Bloomer 7.6, Mariin 73, St Onida 7.1, Fulmen 7 0, Pitch and Toss 6 12, Decoy 6.9, May bud 6.§, Farniente 6.6, Battlefield 6.7.

Interprovincial News.

■» Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Suicide of a Woman. Attcklakd, February 21 Lizzie, wife of John Smyth, the Bank of New Zealand messenger, committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor on Sun day night when alone with her children.

THE MAINE EXPLOSION.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Funeral of the Victims Press Association— By Electric Telegntr. i - Copyright. New York, February 18 The victims of the Maine explosion were accorded a public funeral, in cluding an impressive display by the Spanish military forces. The theatres m Havana are closed and the news papers are appearing with mourning borders. The effusive sympathy of the Spaniards over the catastrophe is irritating the Americans. It is suggested that the explosion of mineß, laid by the Spanish naval authoriti?s as a precautionary measure m Havana harbour, caused the disaster. Received Wakapnaka B'eb. 21, 11.29 a.m., Guardian Office, 0 5 p.m. Melbourne, February 21 The Premiers forwarded a joint message of condolence to President McKinley on the loss of the Maine. A. reply has been received gratefully acknowleding the message which saya that sympathy like this from our kindred beyond seas touches the Ameri can heart very deeply. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 21, noon, Guardian Office 1,44 p.m. Washington, February 20. The American Government insists upon an independent investigation into the Maine catastrophe, but is willing to afford facilities for the conduct of the investigation. General Blanco, I Spanish Commander m Ouba, claims that Spanish divers should accompany the American Officials sent to examine the wreck.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

■» 91. Zola's Trial. Excitement m Paris. Preßß Aeaociation— £y Electric Telegraph. jm Copyright ■ - . „• Paris, February 19 General Boisdeffre consrmed General Pellieux's statement that after the conviction of Dreyfus, the Government had received fresh proof of his guilt. The Judge refused to allpw Jf. Labori, $f. $ola'a counsel, to cross examine General Boisdeffre. Violent scenes followed, M. Labori denouncing Generals m uniform making speeches for the prosecution. The denunciation created an uproar, necessitating a brief adjournment. On the Court resuming, Major Esterhagy waa palled^ and made a dramatic speech upo.u hia prosecution! M. Labpri reviewed Major Esterhapy's life ? and, as he put queatioH after question to him, Esterhagy turned his back and absolutely refused to answer $ single qne. The e^oitement m Court was intense. The spectators rose m a body and successively cheered Major Esterhazy, General Boisdeffre and the army. General Boisdeffre, overcome with emotion, wept. Riotous scenes were witnessed m the streets of Paris. It is feared that M. Zola's release will lead to a grave tumult. The mob side with the Judge and the Generals, and maintain that Dreyf us' conviction was correct.

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To the Deaf «tis tWse Y ibroubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, has just issued the 100 th edition i his illustrated end descriptive book on Deaf ness and'Atiral Troubieß. This book matr be had fr6m Mr <F<- ghaw, 160/ Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., o&V receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address was greatly relieved of His deafness by Dr Nicholson's System, and takes plflasiire m spreading the news of the great ipebialisb m Jew Zealand.'" A^lit'tleboJk on JSSfiS o? Rheumatism, Corpulehto; Mmbag* .' and Indigestion by the same author, may ;e had from M Shaw on reoeipfe of stamps. Kbatino's Powdeb deakroya bn K « fleas moths, beetles, and all other inseote, 'whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In, exterminating beetles the Buccees of this powder fse^traordinam v fc per , ieotl clean m appl»cat»Q.n. See the 'arbW yoS purchase is f • Keaf.,nß' B,J'8 ,JaB' aB imitations ara noxioui i and ineflfaotuaT. Sold m tins, 6d. la i md 8« 6d «aob, by all 9 h m [^ h »w ' j



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Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH A-hburtoc. ASff WEDNESDAY - Special Service, 7.3') p.m. Offeitory m aid of the Choir funds. THURSDAY— Pt Matthias' Day— Holy Communion, 7 a.m.



PUBLIC NO'AXCTSS • o O Q S° H ti s , :i • « .2 « crs w wryi 3 © N O S3 I 1 * nofJbeDersi/adeifTd ovyany gfffie/m//afio/?$ t aV£OJVQ#B££#i?£pf£fiS T/iey are pure and wfofesof/ie & Be oest money and experience can 6qy. la/yesfsa/ein/fusfrwas/a. \ SOLD BY ALL GROCERS f .



F. FERKIM/\"N. < FOR SALE- i I A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A i | PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. i i i T HAVE been instructed by Mb V. Rouse to Bell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodiouß BOARDING I HOUSE, situated m close proximity to tbe ' Metbven Railway Station, containing W Rooms and Scullery, together with t aore of land. As Mr Rouse has determined to sell on aocount of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m aearoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and riling distrioti |P. FEEEIMAN. FOR SALE. WAKANUI IROAD,r.WITHIN A FEW i J MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. • A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- ' gether with one acre of land, fronting on | Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. > The above is for absolute sale, and from its close proximity to town Bhould call for : special attention from those m search^of J '■ good suburban residence. t F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. I | LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres : of Land at Lismore, subdivided into fou> : paddocka, with an abundant eupply of ! water m each. 20 acres are m English i grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native . state, upon which there is good feed. . i Upon the property there is a comfortable .five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep _ yards. ! As this farm is within three nvles of a Public School, anyone m search of a property at a email rental would do well to give this an inspection. |F. FERRIMAN, ! FOR SALE, tt JJlf V IL F R R SALE a sood Beoond h an d Sr^r-iP**/' * Df> UBLE.FURROW | PLOUGB, and second hand DRILL. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE a unique site for a [ suburban residence. The quality of the land ia unsurpassed, ample frontage on good road, and containing SKVEN ACRES, TWENTY j PERCHES ; . situated on the creek. The : owner is determined to sell. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAJN. TO LET, i ! William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LET, Wakanui Road, a oomfortablej[houie [of Bix rooms and soullery. F. FERRIMAN. HAIE CURLING FLUID, THIS FLUID i« a, secret reoipe, and is used by the leading ladies of England «nd America, and now used m all the first- class Saloons throughout the world.. Jfc h delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a first-class Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moisten the hair with the Fluid, and adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendency to curl. Then run your fingers through it to lighten it up, as you desire. PRIOE— 3s PER BOTTLE. PKEPARED BY c. 0. away, LADIES' HAIRDRHSBSER. G New York, U.B.A. •■ J. B, KIRK, fc / Agent, t v



■SHEARMAN BROS., I FAMILY GBOCKRS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. MARKET HOQSF, BUBMFTT STREET, ASHBURTON. GROCERIES. IN STOCK— High Class Pekoe, Ceyion, and Indian Teas, ; sole Agentß for Ashburton for Tiger Bianded Teaß. None but the best brands of Groceries kept ; Tinned Fish of every description ; Currants, Kaiain*, Sultanas, all of the first quality ; Finest Oatmeal, guaranteed absolutely pure ; Kerosene, 150 test ; Fineßt Roller Flour ; Butter and Cheese, the 6neat procurable from the best makers ; Mauritius Sugar always m Stock. Customer* may always rely on being supplied from a large and well selected stock of all groceries, nb the moßt reasonable prices. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Best design and quality of China Breakfast and Tea Setvcee, Dinner Services, all prioes ; Toilet Seta, newest styles and decoration; Glaas and Earthen- ware of every description. Table Cutlery by the very beet maker*. Electro Plated goods a Speoiality, suitable for Weddina Presents. Splen. did Msorttnent of Brushware of every kind. Raw and Boiled Linseed, Caitor and Neatß Foot Oils alwa\s on hand. Ploughshares and Ropes, Lamps and Lampware (English and American), Ironmongery and General Household Requisite!), Etc., Etc, Etc. WINES AND" SPIRITS. We have now to hand a Large Assorted and Well-Selected Stock of all Classes of Wines and Bpirits, English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Btout. Penfolu'a Celebrated Muscat And Constantia Australian Wines always m stock. Being m direot communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers nf all the above good*, and buying for prompt Cash, enables ub to offer them CHEAPER THAN MOST WHOLESALE HOUSES IN THE COLONY. j Ouitomeri waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily* Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to* : SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. Telephone No. 53. j & GIGANTIC SALE ~ OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. The Whole Stock Reduced. ODD LINES AND SUMMER GOODS AT AFTER SEASON PRICES. LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES LADIES' GOLD RINGS. fTIHESE FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCK KD AND ARE OFFERED AT EEDUCED PRICES. THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the Dlstriob of these and all other Lines is to be seen at S. S ALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT BARGAINS f^i BEAT ANNUAL] SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING. & BOOTS. COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. | AA . . ANDREW OUR. j