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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1898.

The London Times gives a very in teresting account of the great canal,

1080 mileß long, A GREAT CANAL, between the Baltic

and the Black Sea, which is to begun next spring, as the surv. ys are nearly finished. The new waterway is to be 216 ft wide at the top, and 117 at the bottom, with v depth of 26£f _, which will enable the largest war vessel to pass through. The canal begins at Riga, and follows tbe course of the River Duna as far as Du_a_berg. Here the great excav ations will begin which will cross the watershed and connect the canal with Lepel, on the Beresina. That river will be utilised as far as its junction with the Dnieper, when the latter will be followed to its mouth. Of the total length of the canal, 875 miles will be m canalised rivers, leaving only 125 miles to be dug. -lie canal is to be so strongly built that it will allow vessels to steam six knots au hour. At that speed, seeing that the canal is td be lighted throughout with electricity, the whole journey will only take 144 hours, or say a week. The cost is put at £20,000,000, and the time four years, both estimates which are sure tQ be exceeded. The enter prise is a very great ope, and if carried out may have very great political results, Jt was the com petition of the Baltic a»d North Sea O anal which made Ru .sia agree to the French Alliance.

Local and General.

A cricket match will be played at Methven on Thursday next.

Ne_r Silao, Mexico, a woman gave birth to five boys, all living and doing well.

" No news is good news," but it won't do to run a newspaper on that principle.

Mr F. W. Bishop advertises m this issue for a white cow, lost from his farm, Tinwald, about a week ago.

Tbe lawn tennis match, Methven v Mel rose, will take place at Methven on the afternoon of Thursday, Maroh 31.

The San Franoisoo mail for the south left Lyttelton to day at 1.30, so that the Ashbur ton portion will be available this afbemooD.

The attention of those on the look-out for a compaot little farm is directed to an announcement by Mr David Thomas m this issue.

A farmer named William Henry William son committed euioide on Thursday at Papanui. He blew his brains out. He was a married man.

The Empire of Turkey is called thjs Sublime Porte from the principal entrance to the seraglio being a huge pavilion with eight openings over the gate or porte.

The Assessment Court, for the hearing of all objections to the valuation list or lists fgr the Ashburton borough, will be held at ifahe Coupthpwse on Thursday, Maroh 31, at 10.45 a.m.

At the ram and ewe faip, tp be frold at Tinwald yards on Thursday, March 24, Messrs Hanmer and Graves will offer 1500 merino ewes from Anama ; also about 250 rams from various breeders.

Electric power, compressed air, steam power, and the cable are displacing the horse as a motive power on the street car lines of Paris. No fewer than six different methods of traction are employed m different parts of the city.

The R°.v. G. H. Mann, who has succeeded Rev. J. Olphert as pastor of the Primitive Methodist Connection m Ashburton arrived a day or two ago with Mrs Mann. Mr Mann will preach m the Wills Street Church on Sunday morning and evening and at Allenton Sohool at 3 p.m.

Coffee planting promises to be the great industry of British Central Africa. The export oi coffee m 1893, about 95,000 pnundß, was nearly double that of 1892 ; that of 1894 waß nearly double that of J. 8.93 ; and 1895 " can now be definitely expected to double that of 1894."

I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly Buffering. I had tried everything I oould hear of and at last was told to try Chanjbeplain'a Pain Balm, which I did, and was immediately relieved and m a short time cured. lam happy ,_o say that it has not since returned.— Josu. Edq_R, Germantown, Cal. For sale by the A_b> bwrtQP Drug Compspy,

On the firat page to-day will be found tho weights for the Great Easter and Great Autumn handicaps ; also a report of the Oddfellows' meeting, and an article ou tho Thornton Comedy Company. Ihe fourth fc page contains commercial news, a report of l ' ! the meeting of the Tinwald Hockey Club. I' t and other reading matter. E An extraordinary accident happened on Wednesday m Christchurch by which _ ' little girl named Sparks, two years of age, ° was killed. A horse attached to a dogcart bolted, and when opposite a sidewalk where = the child was standing, the cart capsized and fell over her, and the horse continuing j. its mad gallop, dragged her about a mile. n When picked up she was terribly mutilated. * The Bishop of Ohristchurch is staying at c Coldstream for a few days, and is the gueat t of Mr and Mrs John Studholme. Yebterday t afternoon a confirmation service was held at I Coldstream, whioh was well attended. The „ B.shop administered the holy rite of con- c firmation to four candidates — three males i and one female. This is the first visit paid E by the Bishop to this part of the parochial I district. \ ) On Saturday laßt a baby about eight 1 months, child of Mr E. Capils, of Ohoka, 1 wa_ accidentally shot m the arm with a « small rifle bullet while at the Otarama « pionic, the projectile glancing from a tree j ' into the fleshy part of the child's arm. On ' Thursday, by the aid of the X rays, tbe < looation of the bullet was defined, and the missile was extracted by Dr W. H. ' Ovenden. The services m the Longbeaoh paroohia district tomorrow will be: Longbeaoh, 11 a.m., preacher, the Bishop of Christohuroh. Confirmation servioes at Waterton at 3 p.m. and Tinwald at 7 p.m. At Windermere the harvest thanksgiving servioe will be I held at 3 p.m., when the preacher will be I the Rev T. A. Hamilton. The offertories 1 will be devoted to paying off the vi oarage loan and meeting estimated deficiencies m the district church finances. A Maori youth while out pig hunting at Waikaremoana the other day met with a nasty gun accident, narrowly esoaping with his life. It appears his dogs had bailed a pig up m an awkward place, and laying the gun down he proceeded to alter its position, when the grunter made a bolt. He foolishly snatched the weapon up by the muzzle, drawing it towards him, when it exploded, carrying away a large piece of flesh 'off his right forearm, and just missing hi. right side. , Some idea of the great influx of visitors ' into Dunedin during Jubilee week (remarks ' the Otago Daily Times) may be formed from the fact that the committee of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church has the greatest difficulty m providing accommodation for ministers and elders. A great many who J usually extend hospitality to the Synod expect to be crowded with country visitors. One hospitable citizen says he will have several persons sleeping m his drawing room. There is a good story from the Nata* border. Two men of the Royal Artillery Battery station .d m Natal, beiug aggrieved, resolved to desert and offer their services to President Kruger. They were a little bit out m their steering, and got into the Orange Free State. No sooner were they across the border than they met a gigantic Boer, who , asked them who they were and where they were going. They frankly told him they - were deserters. Whereupon he gave them individually and jointly a thorough good hiding, and gripping them by the necks took them to the nearest police station. The late Bishop Selwyn himself told, with i smothered amusement, some years ago, an incident which befell him when travelling . on one of the intercolonial steamers. He , stole down into the engine-room to smoke, c not exactly a surreptitious, but a priva-e pipe, and, feeling m his pockets, found he ' had no light. To a ship's boy standing nea> B he said, " Run up, like a good boy, will you v an<l get me a match." The youth obeyed c with respectful alacrity, and was heard . bellowing loudly on deck, " Hurry up there, can't you ; here's the Bishop ouasin* and c swearin' and sayin' there ain't a match m b , the 'ole blarsted ship." The emissary meant B kindly. He had been taken by the geniality g and bpnliommieol the Bishop's face and manner, and made him talk as (to his mind) one en titled to reverence and obedience should . talk.

The annual school treat m connection with the Lauriston Sunday school was held on Thursday afternoon m the school play ground. A goodly number of parents aud children assembled, and an enjoyable after noon was spent. Several races were run by the scholars for toys that had been provided for the purpose, while the older one 3 took part; m the numerous out.-door games usual on such occasions. A short though sharp thunderstorm, accompanied by hail stones of a phenomenal size, somewhat interfered with the games, and one and all were forced to seek the shelter of the sohool. After tea had been dispensed, attendance prices were handed to the scholars by the Key. J. Riddle Appropriate speeches were made by the Rev. J. Clark and Mr Widdowson, superintendent of the Sunday sohool ; several selections were rendered by the choir, and the Binging of " God be with you," and the pronouncing of the benediction brought a pleasant evening to a close. During this summer the extreme drought has produced an extraordinary visitation of flies m the mallee country of Victoria, and reports are to hand indicating something like & pl&gjie. The use of fly-nets on the hat is imperative m some districts, and the 2i«s are said to be so persistent that they cannot be whisked away with the hand, but must be aotually rubbed out of the eyes. Horses are peculiarly victimised, as they cannot protect themselves, and animals are said to have struck their eyes out m beating their heads aippng branohes of trees. Broken skin and wounds of any kind are fastened on by the flies bo hungrily that the spot soon becomes a gaping sore. In one instance, where a horse had been gashed on the throat by barbed wire, the flies got into the wounds and fretted the flesh away to the windpipe, and the animal had to be shot.. Farmers who have any consideration for their animals are u«ing rough nets of frayed hesßian, or masks of some such material, tied over the horses' eyes to keep the flies from reaching the moist tissues. Synqpsjs of New Advkrtisementb. Hanmer and Gravest-Ram and Ewe Fair. Greenwood Company.— Monday and Tues day next. Oddfellows' Fall, Frank Thornton, Thurs- i day next. Hampstead Sohool Committee— Tenders Church Notices— St Stephen's, Primitive Methodist, The Tabernacle. j Lost — Cow ; also trap seat cuwhion. ServaDt wanted* Notice re sitting of Assessment Court. D, Thomas— Sale of farm, Saturday April 2. Also, 7 acres valuable suburban property H. M. J ones— New books.

THE GREENWOODS

On Monday evening next the Greenwood Company will produce the charming musical comedy ''My Swestb.^rt " m the OJd fellowß' Hall. Everyone knowß thisi fjjnny vaudeville, and it seems to be a s general favorite everywhere. Probably ita popularity is due more to the bright juvenile spirit which pervades it than to any intrinsic merit the piece posseefee. 4JI Jove to be reminded of t^eir childhood, apd anything that can bring 1 back that golden time again, even m imagination, is sure to appeal with magical forcp, Miss Agatha Green wood, who appears as •' Tina f ' ? will be seen m a part for whioh she has won great kudos from press and public throughout Australasia. AU tbe Misses Greenwood are gifted with voioes of great power and sweet ness, and as " My Sweetheart" is replete with pretty songs and choruses, a good opportunity will be offered to patrons to hear some really first-class music All the scenery used m the production was speoially painted m Melbourne. As the season will be limited, lovera of a really meritorious performance should embrape the opportunity the visit of the GreenWoods presents.

Khating's Powdeb destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other mseotß, whilst quite harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder iB extraordinary. Ib is perfeotly clean ip application. See the artiole you pufobase is "«'* Keating'e," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, £d, Is •nd am 6d wob, by all obffok .» .

PRESENTATION.

Mr C. Powke, one of the oldest and most experience.! drivers on the railway line m this is'and, presided last evening at a pleasant little social iv Britton's Commercial Hotel, the occasion being a presentation to Mr T. Boden, one of the firemen m the service, who is about to be married. The gathering, which comprised between twenty and thirty railway men, and a few invited guests more or less connected with the service, was held m the spacious commercial room of the hotel, the furniture of which had been neatly and cleverly arranged by I Mr R. Hill, Mr Britton's henchman m such J matters, to suit such a meeting, and the catering was also left to Mr Hill's superin tendence. The presentation was made jto Mr Boden by the sbationmaster, [Mr Parsons, and took the form of an exceptionally handsome black marble clock, with Corinthian pillars of red granite, inscribed as under on a beautifully engraved Eilver plate :—-" Presented to Mr T. Boden, Iby his fellow employees, on the occasion of his marriage. Maroh 22, 1898." Mr Parsons, m making the presentation, made kindly reference to the spirit of good fellow ship that marked all ranks of the railway service of the colony, a proof of whioh was given by the attendance a t that gather iug, and such gatherings were very common through out New Zealand. He conveyed to Mr Boden the good wishes of his fellows m the service, and trusted that his wedded life would not only be lengthened, but supremely happy, that all of blessing that man could hope to enjoy m this life would fall to the lot oi Mr Boden and the lady who was about to beoome his life partner, Mr Parsons also handed to Mr Boden a pair of beautiful gold sleeve links m case, the present of Mr Hood, watchmaker and jeweller, Christ church, from whose establishment the clock had been obtained. Mr Boden, m a short but effective and suitable speeoh, acknow ledged the presentation. The usual toasts were honored, and interesting speeohes were delivered hy the representatives of the various branohes of the service present, all congratulatory of Mr Boden. Vocalists and humorists were numerous m the company, so that songs and sallies of fun were not wanting, and altogether the time when stern respectability gave the solemn summons for separation came all too soo a.

The Silverstream Murder.

Press Asßooiation— By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, March 19 Philpott's execution has been fixed for 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

CABLE NEWS.

Rome and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Crete

Constantinople, March 17

Sixty thousand Mussulmen m Crete have intimated to the Sultan that they, refuse to accept Prince George as Governor.

More Missionaries' Murdered.

London, March 17

Beuter*s telegram states that the American Mission at Ohim King, China, was attacked by a Chinese mob and one of the missionaries murdered. Several others were maltreated.

The Pacific Cable.

The delegate of the Colonial office on the cable committee favors the Pacific cable. All the delegates from other imperial departments support the ofier of the Eastern Extension Company for a new line to Australia from the Oape.

Irish Nationalists.

London, March 18

The Trish Nationalists m London celebrated St. Patrick's Day hy a banquet, at which Mr John Dillon presided. The Ohaitman ventured the opinion that the peace which at present prevailed m It bland was only the prelude to a thunderstorm.

Benefit to Miss Farren.

The benefit to Miss Nellie Farren, the ex-Gaiety actress, at Drury Lane, was a huge success, All the leading players participated, and crowds of playgoers waited all night, picnicking on the pavement. Thousands were unable to gain admittance. The benefit realised over £6900, which through Rothschild's guarantee, secures Miss Farren an income of £260 per annum.

French m West Africa.

Captain Gamier, the French officer who captured Nikjd m Weßt Africa, has been promoted for his services.

Suspected Espionage.

Berlin, March 18 Two men, Steinbon, a sculptor, and Dussard, a commercial traveller, have been arrested at Metz on a charge of espionage. A quantity of compromis ing papers were seized.

Tlfe Political Duel.

Rp&iE, March 18

Tbe committee appointed by the Italian Chamber of Deputies to in quire into the circumstances of the recent duel between Signgr Oayalotti and Signor Mucola, m whioh the former was killed, has recommended the prosecution of Signor Macola.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

French Mobilisation.

Press Association -By Electric Telegraph, Copyright.

London, March 17

At the annual banquet of the As sociated Chambersof Commerce, leading members of bo^h political parties were among the guests. L>rd Jftosebery re gretted the illness of Lord Salisbury whom he complimented on his match less experience of foreign affairs and his high spirited patriotism. Mr Ritchie, president of the Board of Trade, said that the existing disputes with ptfypr powers would probably be amicably Beetled.

Paris, March 17

The Temps states that the French naval mobilisation is merely an experi ment to asppr tain the time required to provision the Northern Sqiiadron.

Washington, March 18

Owing to America's good feeling towards Grest Britain, Sir .Julian Paunceforte, the British Arabassadqr, is pressing the arbitration scheme on the attention of the American authori ties. i

FEDERATION.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright.

Melbourne, March 18 The Federal' Contention has closed. Adelaide, March 18.

Mr F. W. Holder thinks that federa tion will be an accomplished fact by January next, that is, as far as petitioning the English parliament to ratify the Bill i . oqdp _wrt.ii

HAWAII

American Suspicions.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph —

Copyright.

Washington, March 18

The report of the Foreign Com mittee of the Senate states that if Britain is not openly fomenting thu destruction of the Hawaiian Republic and seeking the restoration of the monarchy, her agents and her protege. Prince- s Kaiulani, are doing so, while tho ex Queen Liliuokalani is kept near to enable her to fasten on to power should a pretext arise for the protection of the British residents.

INDIAN FRONTIER RISING.

Tribesmen Offer Hostages

Press Association — By Eleetrio Telegraph—

Copyright.

Calcutta, March 18

The tribesmen on the north-west frontier of India who have not com pleted the payment of the fines imposed on them for taking part m the frontier rising, have implored Colonel Lockhart not to invade their territory, and have suggested the fur nishing of hostages as a security for the payment of the amount Oabul, March 18

The Mehran tribesmen concerned m the recent rising at Beluchistan have been fined fifty thousand rupees.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Judge Hotze's Allegations.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph

Copyright,

Pretoria, March 17

A member of the Volksraad attests the correctness of the memorandum made by J udge Kotze of the interview m 1895, when President Kruger threatened him with suspension unless the judges upheld the resolutions of the Volksraad.

IRRIGATION MEETING AT CHERTSEY.

A publio meeting to discuss the present position of irrigation matters was held m the schoolroom, Chertsey, on Thursday evening.

Mr Lambie«who was moved to the chair, said they were here to work — no theory but practice — to get a water supply. It would be a hard fight but -uocess would come. The position of affairs was that an irrigation district waß sketched out and called No. 2. He criticised adversely the way m which the Chertsey petition had been treated.

■vf r Scarlett read Mr Stitt's motion and said that it seemed ridiculous for the Council to allow ratepayers to go on working and calling meetings with regard to a scheme, and the moment they adopted it the Council turned round and said they could cot have it.

The following resolution was proposed by Mr George Scarlett and seconded by Mr Quigley, viz. — "That the scheme for irri gating No. 2 district can only be carried out by means of the Lake Heron supply." Mr Wilkinson said that with regard to irrigation they had got iuto a tight place, and as far aa he could see success was hung up on a high peg. Mr Wilkinson referred to Mr Wright's speech m tbe Council, which he said was so over cautious that instead of putting back irrigation for a month, it would practically put it aside altogether. Mr Wilkinson gave a retrospect of the irrigation movement and quo f ed figures. He said that the Engineer characterised the Lav ing ton scheme aa riaky and expensive though it would provide more water and that the intake was precarious. From personal inspection he was satisfied that the Engineer's statement was not exaggerated. Mr Wilkinson considered, that women and children's claims should be considered before tussocks and boulders : that was to say that large holdings had no claim m precedence to small one 0 , but that a closely settled district like Ohertsey had a strong claim.

After a full discussion the resolution was

agreed to. Mr Wilkinson proposed and Mr Ward seconded — '•' That the suggested Lavington supply is not only risky but far too costly for No. 2 district." Mr Stringfellow referred to the action taken by the Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the Chamber of Commerce, and expreß&ed his pleasure at what these bodies were doing. Mr Quigley said that all the settlers wanted water, but they were disgusted * with the County Council's action m the matte J. Mr Scarlett said that the ratepayers generally were opposed to the Lavington scheme, which would have to be abandoned. The resolution moved by Mr Wilkinson was then put and passed. Mr Lambie moved and Mr Stain gfellow seconded — "That without prejudice to the future water rights and water supply of the county at large, the County Council be respectfully urged to permit the No. 2 dis trict Boheme to proceed m accordance with the petitions." Mr Lambie m speaking to the resolution thanked the meeting for the invitation given to him to be present. In regard to irrigation he was astonished at the fear of some people with regard to rate.), and their over cautiousness m contemplating the future. They were very doubtful of big things, but they seemed to have no hesitation m admit ting the success of small things. He was m favor of a partial supply if a complete one oould not be obtained, which would be a great _.oon, and would enable landholders to gain experience. He thought it a mistake to make any district pay for the whole, and instanced Kyle, which could be easily watered j but it would be unfair to make it pay for ' the disadvantage _ under wliioh higher districts labored. Mr Quigley, speaking, he aaid, with a knowledge of the counter petition said it had been got up by five or six. Mr Lambie would let (he others, if they were m earnest, divide the supply with those wanting the Lake Heron water, but he would carry on the irrigation agit»tioli with alj the vigor and determination he oould command, and do his very best to make some satisfac tory scheme of irrigation an accomplished fact He felt sanguine that success would attend their efforts, even if the eoheme had to be modified, and he looked forward to seeing green and smiling pastures instead of an arid stretch of desert, and instead of one man starving on that stretch, many men prospering on the same area fertilised by the 1 waters of the'rivera. 1 ' The resolution was carried. Mr Wilkinson prbposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Lambie for taking the chair, which Mr Gill seconded. The vote was warmly passed, aqd Mr Lambie acknow ledged the compliment;, and said it would bp a pleasure to him to help this matter on botbi inside and outside the County Counoil.

The Westerfjeld people had a share of the downpour on St. Patrick's Day which sent the people m the Domain scurrying away 'to the shelter of the trees. But the share i that fell to Westerfleld was of a different [ kind. It was hail j and hail with an emphasis, Mr William Smith, of Mata puna, who was m town to-day, tells us that the hail area, though perhaps limited, was treated to lumps of ioe 3$ inches m circum ference, 2 inches through, and 3 inohes lpngbhwiae. Ttje stones wepe pear shaped ana ran about thirty to the pound. When the first flight fell on Mr Sihith's roof the inmates thought the chimney had fallen, and that the broken bricks were avalanohing on the iron.

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THE LATEST.

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Home and Foreign.

Preßß Association — By Eleofcric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 19, 110 pm Guardian Office, 2.1 p.m. ' lUe Spanish Flotilla Madrid, March 18. The Spanish Government have in structed the flotilla, which recently sailed for Cuba to remain at the Canary Islands for the present. An Outside Opinion. London, March 18 ihe standard regrets that the Federal Convention did not decide to vest m the Commonwealth all Powers not assigned to the States, It hopes the Australian statesmen will search for a basis of accommodation m regard to the existing difficulties.

Australian.

Press Association— By Eleetrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapoaka Maroh 19, 10.17 a.m. Guaedian Offioe 11.0 a.m. A Visitor.

SrDNKy, March 19 Among the passengers by tbe Tarawera is Captain Brand, brother of the Governor en route for England. Hurricane at the New Hebrides.

The hurricane which was so disas trously felt m New Caledonia also wrought great damage at the New Hebrides. The crops were destroyed. Dr Lamb's medical mission suffered considerable damage. The mission launch Ethel waa driven ashore and destroyed.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending March 18, 1898 :—

Assault and Bobbery.

CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE

VICTIM.

ARREST OF THE OFFENDERS.

Another addition has been made to the already loDg list of victims to highway robbery, which, thongh, now less fre quent than a few years back, atill occasionally occurs to menacj life and | liberty. Mr W. Le Paige, of Maud j street, Ohilnell, Geelong. Victoria, whilst [ driving along the Inch way from Pammure to Terang, was suddenly precipirated from his vehicle into a heap of blue metal, by which he sustained a fractured skull and other injuries to his head, subsequently developing into an attack of paralyse of the brain, which laid him low, until, an a later date, his illness was arrested by Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People To a reporter of the Footscray Chronicle, Mr he Paige gave the foJowing parti culara of his illness and recovery : -"'The cause of my being thrown was the horse taking fright and boltinej," said he, " tha immediate result being that I had to take to my bed for several weeks, months elapsing before I became convalescent, m fact I never completely recovered until recently. At times I was seizad with most excruciating pains at the base of the .ku_l, and so inclined to strange actions, that my friends were seriously considering the advisability of haying me medically examined as to my mental condition. Brain Paralysis, some medical experts termed it, shock to the system and nervous headaches was the verdict of others. Change of bcene was advised, and I tried aU parts of Australia without success. At unexpected times I would experience severe headaches with spells of sleeplefsneps that often induced the mental query, •Is life worth living . • and I can tell you at tinus I felt very much ircliued to take the answer into my own hands. Some four months since I was induced to try Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People m place of sleeping dra-ghts, and the effect has been mar vellous. In lesi than a week my brain became clear, the headaches that had troubled me continually disappeared, my natural rest returned, and m a few weeks I was as well as ever. Dating the last few weeks, I have been out continuously, ard the hottest days have caused me no inconveni nee I don't profess to know much of dru.s or medicines, but I do know that a few boxes of Dr Williams' Pink Pills did for me what doctors In _nd out of hospitals m three colonies failed to accomplish. That Uina sane man to day, and In good health, I attribute to the sole use of Dr Williams* Pink Pills for Pale People. I am a native of Geelong, and am well known there ; also m Melbourne and the western districts of Victoria.'

Thousands have been cured of paraly sis, locomotor ataxy, spinal disease, rheumatism, ani sciatica ; also diseases arising from impoverished and vitiate 4 huraprs of the blood, which caqse sorofula,, rickets, .chronic erysiptlas, consumption of tha bowels and lungs, anemia, pale sallow complexion, general muscular weakness, loss of appetite, palpitations, m the back, nervous headache, early deoay, all forms of fern .le weakness, and hysteria by Dr ttjiliaips Pink Elilq. "The genuine Pills are sold only In wooden bxes, about two inches m length, each ff which Is encircled by a blue warning label. The outside wrapper has the full name, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, printed m red on white paper. In oase of doubt it is better to send direct to the Dr W Warns' Medicine Company, Wellington, N.Z., enclosing 'ha price, 3_. a box, or six boxes for 15a. Bd. Theee pills are not a purgative, and they contain nothing that could injure the most'd Hqate child, ' '

THE ASHBUftTOK GOABDIAN ; SA_UBI)_._, MAh.fl 19, 1898.



Shade - High State Date. m o f Low. High Sun weather. Saturday.. 45- 68- 75. Cloudy, N.E. Sunday .. 47* 68- 75- Fine, Calm Monday .. 43- 78- 82- „ NE Tuesday .. 43' 81- 92- „ N.w! Wednesday 51- 81- 93* Thursday.. 47' 78- 82- Showen " Friday .. 35 # 78* 92* „ N.W.



JThe handsome marhle clock, presented to Mr T. Boden by the railway men, on the occasion of tyr Boden'a marriage, ia Qn view to-day and this evening m Mr H. M. Jones shop window, Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : " A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. It subdued the in- flammation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please roe." For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company. CLARKE'S B a PILLS w ; warranted to cure gravel, pains m Ihe baolsf and all kindred complaints. Free from Meroury. Established Upwards of 30 year*, tn boxes 4s 6d each,' of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land C'untiei Drug Company, UoQQln



New Zealand v CLOTHING j FACTORY. THE UP TO DATE HOUSE T^OR Gents and Boy's Stylish Mercery, Ties, Hats, Capß, Collars, Clothing, etc. We are now opening up NEW GOODS for the present .eason, in- cluding all the LATEST NOVEL- TIES. 1000 BOYS GAPS AT 6d EACH. HALLENSTEIN BROS,, AND CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICEB.— 2Oth Maroh. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com* munion. 3 p.m. — Windermere. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



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] FOR SALE- '< A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH SMALL CAPITAL. X HAVE been instructed by Mr V. Rouse to Bell by Private Treaty his well ( known and Commodious BOARDING HOUBE, situated m olose proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing \ y 7 / Rooms and Scullery, together with £ acre of land. As Mb Rouse has determined to sell on account of his wife's ill-health, the above should command tbe attention of anyone m searoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising distrioti F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WAKANUI ROAD, WITHIN A FEW 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 Bale, and from ts close proximity to town should call for speoial attention from those m searoh of good suburban residence. P. FERRIMAN. POR SALE. i LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English ' grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native state, upon wh'oh there is good feed. 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 miles of a Publio Sohool, anyone m search of a property at a small rental^would do well to give this an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE a'good second hand „, FARM DRAY, 1 DOUB LE-FURROW PLOUGH, and second hand DRILL. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, LEASE OF 600 ACREB OF LAND AT WESTERFIED. 100 acres Perpetual Lease, 999 years, equal to freehold; 500 acres under lease for 7 years, upon which are erected a four-roomed cottage, stable and chaff novae, etc., situated m close proximity to a public school. 40 acres are sown down m English grasses, 550 are m tussock, and 10 are m fallow. Anyone m search of a good sheep farm cannot do better Ihan give this their atten- tion. Full particulars on application. F. FEKRIMAN. T . TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LET, Wakanui Road, a comfortable houEe of six rooms and scullery. is >r •—- — Jj | F. FERRIMAN.



GREAT CLEARING SALE } OF Summer Drapery & Clothing: FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — (x)-~ Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain-. . Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET, BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY /~*i REAT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus^ Stock of DRAPERY. CLOTHING, &. BOOTS, COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. — 00— • ANDREW ORE. LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES LADIES-G OLD RINGS. rpHESE FOUR LINESJARE HEAVILY STOCKEDIAND ARE _OFFERED|AT REDUCED PRICES^ THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the District of these and all other Lines is to be seen at S. SALE K'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) — BEST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos, Pianos Pianos A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4in high, overstrung, Full Trichord, Brass W rests Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual prioe £55, for &S4J& IO _* NET CASH. A Good Piaao, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price J845 for ___3__» 10_ net cash. These are SPECIAL PRICES and cannot beaten. Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £45. A SPEOIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Seta Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET GASH. (x) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycle., Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price. Terms arranged. Tbe Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the world and the cheapest Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PL AX ERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and inspect. LOWEST CASH PRICED fl. M. JONES. . * p ■ - '. -- li