MAIL NOTICES.

M&ila close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16.

For Northern Ports, Samoa, Hawii,' also United States; Canada, &c, United King dom and Continent of Europe, via San Francisco, per 'J akapuna, as follows : — Money order*, at 3 p.m. ; registered letter* at 5 p.m. ; newspapers, ac 6 15 p.m. ; ordi dary letters, 6.30 p.m. ; due London April 20.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

Jarch

TO CORRESPONPENTS

" Gutter Water. "—Have omitted to send namo.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1898.

Asa rule, the American millionaire is, with some other American institu tion s, either THE AMERICAN fl ittered or abused MILLIONAIRE by foreign com mentators, A p,o_ tab'e exception to this rule is an article m the Ifandelsbladt, Amster dam, m which the writer explains that the rush for wealth m America is merely one of the results of the democratic form of government. He asserts that, to the observant visitor of the United States, the Amorican millionaire soon eeaaen to be an object of envy, since his life is anything but sunshine, pure and unadulterated. In Europe, no doubt, the r\ch are admired, envied, and ha.ted. In America, however, this envy apd hatred are co strongly increased that th^e rich man does not find rest even jn his grave. The reason is that the average Man of small means has so litfc'.e to interest him m America The begnning and the end of his thoughts and conversa tion are always money. There are, of course, many people who are interested m literature, science, and art • but, most of the able, ambitious Americans seek ,to make as enrich money as possible pimply because that is the best way fco prove to their fellow-citizens tli#b they have been successful. The ambitious American do s not always m*ke money m order to be able to spend money. " Thgre are numbers of millionaires who lead very simple livejs. But if a man would be prominent among his fellow-men m a democratic country he must be rich, and that js exactly why the democracy furnishes such ad^mireis and causes such envy and hatred of wealth. This mikes the life of an American millionaire miserable enough. Every dissatis&ed person rubs against him. He is m daj'y £ear pf robbery and murder. Hi« house is forme.d jnt# a fortress, and is watched day and njght by armed men. He builds a yacht that may properly be styled a palace, and escapes to the ocean to get rid of his /enemies. Sometimes he leaves his country an 4 geeks peace — iv Europe. When he dim, his relatives must guard his bodyiike a jewel, ©Isa ijb is stoten obtain a ransom. 'This' has given dgo to a strange industry — the manufacture o£ burglar prop.f graves, for . wbicb ByjidJcateiJ hayie bpps formed ; ftirf t»at If $W reason, why

railiionairo Pullman's remains were

enclosed m a block of steel and asphalt so heavy thnb even the Pu lraan Company could not build a car to transport it

Local and General.

A fresh attempt to strike gold is to be made m Greytown.

The excursion fares to Dunsdin for the races and Otago Jubilee Industrial Exhibi tion are advertised.

Adelaide bread is complained ot as being poor m quality. Bakers and millers aie abusing each other.

n£ r - n Alcorn » JP. i today fined William U Brien five shillings for drunkenness. The man was not a first offender.

The directors of the Wellington-Mana" watu Railway Company recommend the payment of a dividend of five per cent.

The other day Thomas David Humphrey Rowe took an overdose of laudanum to pro duoe sleep, and died on the platform of the Adelaide Railway Station.

'Ihe expedition to the junction of the Sobat river with the White Nile, under the leadership of Mr H. S. H. Cavendish, the . explorer, haß been postponed.

Owing to the very dry season the honey harvest to be gathered m the Wairarapn ihis year will bo a great falliDg off m quantity on that gathered m previous years.

It is reported that Mr Origg has disposed of the property known as the Flemington Farm to Mr William Anderson at a satisfactory figure, although the exact price has not transpired.

At a Board school m London the other day the children were set an eßsay on " Kindness to Animals," and one girl wrote: "It is cruel to out off dogs' tails, as some wicked men do, for what God has joined together no man must put asunder." The programme of the Chertsey sport 8 appears m this issue, and it will be seen that the committee intend to make a great i iffort to equal the last very successful meet ing that was carried out at Chertsey some years ago. The Timaru Harbour Board insures its employees against acciden'e, and the Board's accounts show that m 1897 it paid m pre miums £65 Is, of which the employees con tributed £36 11s sd, and £27 9s was paid to the employees on claims for accidents. Mr W. L. Allan, of Acton, is understood to be leaving Acton Station m about three weeks. Mr Allan's sight has been rapidly : failing of late, and has now become so defective that he has been compelled to relinquish his charge of Actor Station. MrO. A. C. Hardy, Rakaia, one of the members of the North Canterbury Education Board, the more thoroughly to post himself m the requirements of the school districts, more especially the outlying ones, is now visiting the schools at the foothills, and iv the district between the Ashburton and Rangitata rivers. The weU-known Australian poet and author, Henry Lawson, has left Wellington on his return to Sydney, after a year's sojourn m this colony. It is understood that his experiences m New Zerland will

be embodied m a book of short stories which he is about to publish. Mr Lawson'e ultimate destination is Inndon.

Danevirke possesses a generous borough

councillor. At a recent meeting Council loi M. Henderson handed a letter to the Mayor containing an offer to build an office on the section he had given to the Council, accord ing to plans submitted, and present it to the borough as a free gift. The building with out t'.io land means £200. His .Excellency the Governor will come nr> from the south by the expeess to-night, an« will go right through to Lyttelton, taking the ateamer from there to Wellington L rd Ranfurly paid an official visit to Lawrence on Tuesday, and was presented with an addresp. He visited the Hospital, the S Patrick sports and the Bluespur mines. The deliberations of a school committee are not usually very interesting, but the last meeting of the Htmpstead School was re markably so. Points of ord.-r were continu ally raised, strongly suggesting tbr necessity of having debating rules displayed on the ta.blp Whether ie was caused b\ the bad quality of the tallow or the raising of the temperature by the heated discussion, is a moot point, but four caudles ou . of six quickly melted into ob'ivion, and the business came to an &.biupt, but sure

conclusion.

Dukes seem to be still regarded m So t land as little less' tli'an Bacred. The Pres bytery of Dunkeld wishes to have access to a charter said to be m possession of the Duke of A thole, m virtue of which he hold-' the Cathedral Church of Dunkeld m trust for the inhabitants of the parish. '1 he members of jbf)e local P.resbytery have been discussing at jpasfc length theaue<tion of how they should ?' app.roa.ch his prace." The solicitude expressed for the feelings of his Grace and the anxiety to eliminate from the " approaching?' deputation members whose names might ha offensive to him, display a strangely old-fashioned conception of the sanctity of the bearer of a title. A Committee meeting of the Abhburton section of the Educational Institute was held on S»turd.»y last, and was well attended. Apologies were received for the absence of two members. The oh ; pf buaiuesa consisted of arranging a programme f'-r uexb general meeting. Mr fiat-die undertook v to give a resume of the work done at the Dunedin Confeien.ce. It was also arranged that the matter of classification and appointment of teachers be discn.sed. It was agreed to hold a committee meeting m future before each general meeting. Arrangements were completed for adding to the roll of the section. A motion of sympathy was passed and ordered po ' foe sent to J^r T. S. Foster, condoling with him on th.c Ijqss sustained by him m the death of his late wife. The annual meeting of the Ashburton

c [ Ladies' L:ederkrar« wag held on Monday, at 1 the residence of Mrs Makeig. Ihere was a ; go,od attendance of members. In the absence ■ of Mrs D. McLean, the chair was taken by Mrs Denshire. The report and balance sheet 1 : were presented and adopted. The election of officers Resulted as follows :—President- Mrs" G. A M. Buckley ; Viae-Presidents — Mrs D McLean,'Mrs Bullock, and Mrs D. Ihomas.; Committee —Mesdames MacL3an Dan, Denshire, Outhbertson, Gates, Makeig, Mitchell, and Miss Field; Hon. Secretary aiid Treasurergrotim—l/Litla Field ; librarian — Mig* HftpfUCou ; conductor —Mr'L. Owen. Mrs Fos:'s rpgignjs^ion wia 'accepted, with thanks for past services. ¥otea'of thanks were panged to Ml 88 Field, \}on. Seorefjaryj and Miss Fooka, librarian, for thejir able Bervices At the clobg of the meetiag severa new members were enrolled The fluanoial position of the Sooiety is good, and under the conductor-ship of suoh an able musician as Mr Llewellyn Owen, promises well for the future, from a musical point of view. Frank Thornton, whose young curate haukerlDg'after bun and milk refreshment and old lady from Brazil "where the nuts oome from V are favourably remembered by a host of Ashburjioniaris, has once again descended upon jtnis fair polony arid started operations a.t D.unedin with his new farcial comedy, '.'"phe strange adventures of Miss Brown,;' m whiph he "is g#id to b,e more fun ppov' k'flt • th a the ba<ilJvolurneg( of fifnch. He has done »o wpll m Australia that he has amassed enough of the muchrabu3ed but highly-desirable "filthy lucre '> to retjre on m comfort, and it is expeoted that hta New Zealand tour will still further increase an already plethoric caahbox. The tour is under th 9 management *l the gay and festive LbW," otherwise "J.L.," otherwise " Daddy," other wise'" The Umpire," which genial person combinea gayftcss ana festivity' with Btrid't attention 'to biz. TJbo'rntoa V.iU 9 a# tne Il'^t of his indiarubW " countenance uppa ' this com munity pn March' 24.

Ihe followirg welcome gif s have been t received abihe Hospital for the benefit of the patients, for which the matron desires to r.turn thanks :— Mrs Henry Zander, ptumß ; VI ra David Znder, apricots.

At the Duu<?din Police Court, Archibald Cargill charged with the theft of ten guineas belonging to the National Insurance Company, was fined £25 and ordered to repay the moneys embezzled.

Mr Reading, writing m the Lyltdton 'limes of this morning, recommends the fol owiug as the best remedy he haa yet seen tried for the bot-fly nuisance :— Give the horse about ten or twelve pounds of raw potatoes fasting.

Mr R. Westenra, chairman of the Chari tible Aid Board, accompauied by the members of the Ashburton Old Men's Home Committee, and Mr T. C. Norric, the secretary, visited the Abhburton Home on Tuesday.

Ihe St. Patrick Day Sports to-morrow ' ought to be -well attended, the committee having left nothing undone to deserve success, and m all events there are full fields. The concert m the eveuing is of course booked for a bumper house, and a good programme has been prepared. The Ashburton play-going public have a rare treat m store m the visit of the Green wood Operatic and Dramatic Company, who wi'l pay us a visit on Monday and Tuesday next. The company have been pei forming everywhere to crowded houses, and are moat highly spoken of by the press whercvar ibey have been.

Occasionally really o'd identities pay our town a visit, after spending a year or two m seclusion m the back country. Such a one is reported to have paid Ashburton a visit a few days ago, no doubt intending to do great things with a cheque for £100 or so ; but m less than a week he was stone broke, and even his watch had been disposed of to provide the necessary means of irrigation and food to sustain him.

Mr J. Hatfield, proprietor of Ooker's | Hotel, yesterday (the Press says) received by the Flora, through the instrumentality of v friend m Suva, the finest specimen of a live turtle that h*s ever landed m this colony The turtle measures 3ft o£in from tip of shell to its extreme end, and is 2ft lOin across. This, of course, is exclusive of its head, etc. It took four strong men to carry it from the street to the back entrance of the hotel. The turtle is to be photographed and weighed this motning, after which it iwill be slaughtered, and the greater portion of the flesh frozen for future requirements. The following are the figures (appr x: mate) of the schedule of woika laid bf f .re the Borough Council on Monday evening, for the execution of which the proposed loan ia desired to be raised :— Obtaining a, perma nent right to an adequate water supply, estimated to coat £1500 ; 550 chains of concrete jhanneling, £2500 ; asphalting 440 chains of footpaths, £1000; formation of streets, £500 ; completing Council Clumber building, curator's o >ttage m Domain and cottage for foreman of works, £1000 ; pay- I ing off overdraft, £1500— total . £8000.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responeib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

SANI ITARY.

TO TUB EDITOR,

Sir,— Your correspondents may say what they like, but I still contend that the water flowing m our side channels is not suitable for irrigating oyscers, washing fish, or any cuticle or utensil used for or m the prepara tion of food. At the same time I must thank W.H.S. fora hint which will most likely aff ct my future career. I have often wondered what I was be&t fitted for, and he h.iK just bit ifc. As soon as the vacancy ocours I shall go m for ie up to the neck, and wi r h a rt commendation from W.H.jJ. I have no doubt but I shall have the pleasure of a handsome salary for Bamphng bad smells, etc., which I am now compelled to do gratis. — I am, etc ,

Householder.

SABBATH OBSERVANCE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,— When Mr Siluock m his speeph at the Bcruugh r-chool Committee on 'Sabbith Observance,' — which speech was charac terised by one member an a — said that he hoped the members would • risa t o. ihe ooc-isiou,' did he mean that hp wished the Committee to receive the • sermon ' standing ? If not, what d\d be mean. — I am, etc.,

Cerejjonial

CRICKET.

ENGLISHMEN v VICTORIA.

Press Aaßociation— By EleobriQ Telegraph — Copyright.

Melbourne, March 15. The weather was dnll to-day and the wicket soft. Bruce retire*} hurt from a blow off Richardson. Layer got 19 together before the innings closed, but Ranjitsinhji missed an easy catch off him early. The Englishmen hit out freely, but it was neb till three wickets were down for 82, and Ranjit sinhji and Hay ward gat together that any thing like hitting was seen. These two played brilliantly and soon had the required number up, the Englishmen thus winning by seven wickets. Scores ;— Victoria. First Innings .. 328 Second Inning?. McLeod, c Mason, b. Richardson  26 Worrali; b Richardson .. .. ','. 4l Giller, c. Scorer, b Richardson .. .. 1 Stuokey, c Board, b Richardson  2 Rush, run out ' . . ' . . . . . . Q Trumblo, b Rigb,ardspn .'. '.'. .. 7 Trott, c Mcjjarep, \) Hayward .. .. "f Bruge, retired h.urt  .. ii 12 not out  . .  ..19 Johns, c and b M.>son 4 RecliP, c Hearne, b Mason . . . . 4 Extras . . . . 9 Total 132 Bowling Analysis— Hearne 0 for 42, Mason 3 for 12, Wainwright 0 for 20, Richardson 5 j for 35, Hay ward 1 for 14. Englishmen. Firat Inning 3 '.. ""..^ .. •• 279, §econd Innings. Wainwright, c Layer, b Trott .. .. 36 Boat-d, c Lrwer, b Trumble . . . ; id Mctaren.'c^ush', b Trribble .. ,; 2J RanjitsinbiijVot ouC V • . . ..61 Hayward, not put '.'. '.'. ». Extras   , t ;; ;; \i Total for three wiokets . . 183 Trott secured 1 wicket for 41, Trumble 2 for 44.

THE ENGLISH TEAM.

Melbourne, March 15

The members of the- English team were baoquetted by the' Melbourne Cricket Club. Druce, Rarjitsinhji and J^aeon Were made life members and each of the' prbfessionals were' pr/eaen ted with

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. A Serious Charge.

Paris, March 14

M. Breton, a Radical deputy m the arrondissernenfc of Brest, alleges that an agent of JVI. Meline, Premier, with the approval of M. Faure, offered four • thousand pounds if Count Greffulke's . election to the vacant seat fur Brest , | division were secured unopposed. , Four of M Breton's friends overheard the offer, find seized a number of com- . promising papers. Both MM. Givflulke and Fauro deny the truth of the * allegations. c I lie Queen * The Queen has arrived at Oimiez, m j IS ice. The French on the Niger. March 15 The Dibats stale* that the work of the French expedition under Lieu tenant Bretonnet largely contributed to the effective occupation by France o£ the .Niger territory. Ike Plague. Calcutta, March 14 Petachments of troops now escort : the plague search parties ia their rounds at Bombay. [ Obituary London, March 14 i The death is announced of Sir ' Richard Quain, Physician Extraordi ' nary to the Queen. The Cretan Difficulty. [ Earch 15. \ Vienna reports that Austria and 1 Germany are willing to entrust Russia, f France and Great Britain with the | task of arranging a settlement of the j Cietan difficulty. Italy's attitude on the matter is, however, uncertain. A Itussian Contract c Mr Ourzon announced that the q Thames Ironworks Company was i- negotiating for a contract with Russia ' for the construction of a dockyard m q the Baltic. JNo decision has yet been ,f arrived at. r The Chinese Loan. f m The Daily Telegraph states that the Chinese loan will be offered on the 22nd inst. The Transvaal Loan. Pretoria, March 15. The Volksraad, despite President Kruger'a appeal for urgency, coupled with the fact that the money has been offered, has postponed its sanction of the new loan till May, requiring that lfc details of the purposes for which the »r loan is required should be furnished.

Australian

Fatal Boat Accident. Adelaide, March 15. A boat capsized near the Murray bridge, and. t'-vo men, named Kafferty and Hill, were drowned. Sensational Gold Fiud. Perth, March 15 | A sensational find twenty miles from Marble Bar is reported. Two prospec tors dicovered a three feet reef, thickly , encrusted with coarse gold, which, also occurred right through the stone. From 201bs of surface stone 20oz of gold were taken. Death Sentence Commuted. Sydney, March 15 The Executive ha 3 commuted the death sentence passed upon Holmes, che tight-rapo walker, for attempting to murder his wife, to twelve months' imprisonment, with permission to petition for a ticket of leave after three months. A Chinese Doctor's Views, Dr On Lee, a Chinese medico, left on a visit to China. In the course of a speech he said h,e intended to urge the appointment of a Consul-General for Australia. After Hying m the , colonies for forty years he had formed the opinion thafe China could rest on no better friend than England, and it would be his duty to instil this indea into all the leading men with whom he came m contact.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Press Association— By Rlectrip Telegraph Copyright. London, March H ; Rpportg from Bekin state that prance intends to occupy Lerbau, a town on the east coast of the 3£wang tung Peninsula. S?. P^fBRSByRQ, March 14 The Npyosti advocates the adoption by the Govern tnent of a moderate policy, urging that the colossal exten sion of her possessions will compromise Russia's own interests The Russian naval expenditure is to be spread over a period of seven years, Rsceived Wakapuaka March 16, 11.15 a.m., Guardian Office 11.52 a.m. London, March 15 A Reuter's telegram from Beliin states (hat there is no foundation for the statement that Sjjr Claude McDonald liad entered a protest againßt the leasing of Borfc Arthur to Russji.

MURDER OF AN AFRICAN MILLIONAIRE.

Press Asaooiation — By Electrio Telegraph. - Copyright

Capetown, February 15

I A man named Ludwig Wertheiui shot Woolf Joel, a relative of the late Barney Barnato, dead m Johannes burg. • Remanded 'the sum of. £3500, whi».h Joel refused. Wert' iieim" then sna'ched a revolver from the 'desjj and' fjred. Ife subsequently attempted to commit suicide but failed., and, was arrested

LORD SALISBURY'S HEALTH

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, March 14

Lord Salisbury rallies but slowly from hia recent illness. E£is medical advisers" insist ' that a : Jioliday is imperative. " " ' ft|arph }§ An oscial bulletin issued by Sir William Broadbent, medical adviser to Lord Salisbury, states that the patient's health unfits him for Foreign Office work until he has obtained complete rest and change of air. Mr "Balfour will therefore relieve Lord Salisbury at the Foreign o%e,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Assooiation — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 15, 9.15 a m Guardian Offi.-e 10.2 am. ' An Unusual Application London, March 15 Application has been made m the Ecclesiastical Court to Thomas H. frUtam, QO , Judge of the BUhop of London's Consistory Court, f ,r the ex humation of the body ti r lhom*s Charles Bruco, upholsterer, who died m 1864, and whose remains were sup posed to have been interred m High gate Cemetery. It was alleged m support of the application that the burial was a sham and that the coffin, instead of containing the body of Bruce, was filled with lead. The widow of the late Walter Bru<?e, son of Thomas Charles Bruce, declares that the latter was really the Marquis of Lichfield, who afterwards became fifth Duke of Portland. The Judge granted the necessary facilities for the exhuma tion of the body. Caveat against the order for exhumation was entered by Bydney George Bruce, grandson of deceased, who resides m Australia. Alien Immigration. Mr Chamberlain declined to recom mend the disallowance of the West Australian Alien Immigrants Act. Tne reason given is that the feeling iv Australia is very strong upon rhe subject, and he does not desire a con flict with the decision arrived at by the conference of Australian Premiers. Received Wakapuaka March 16, 11.15 a.m. Gdabdian Office 11.52 a.m. English Footballers. London, February 15 Tne teatn of English footballers which Mr Mullineaux, of St. John's College, Cambridge, proposed to bring to Australia, will not sail till April, 1899, owing to there not being time to arrange a tour for this year.

SENSATIONAL MINING ACCIDENT

Press Association — By Electric Telegrat Copyright.

Received Wakapaaka March 16, 9 40 a m. Guardian Office 11.25 a.m.

Melbourne, March 16. A aensa'ional accident occurred m a mine at 8.-ndigo. The cage was being lowered to the three thousand feet level when the grippers caught the wood at eleven bm dred feet, aboutfourhuodred feet of slack wire rope pouring on the top of the suspended cage, and almost strangling the occupants, who were three hours m their perilous position before being released.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Maine Disaster.

Preparations for War.

Preaa Association — By Eleotrio~Telegraph Copyright. London, March 14 The Times states that the enquiry into the explosion on the cruiser Maine has been concluded, and the report is to be presented to the American Government m the course of a fort night. Washington, March 14 The American Government is ac celerating the construction of a hundred and fifty big guns at the Washington factory with a view of arming thirty auxiliary cruiser?. An inspection is also being made of forty steamers suitable for conversion into cruisers. Among these are the new American line mail steamers St Paul and St Louis. March 15. The United States has purchased two warships from the Brazilian Government. Vienna, March 15 The Emperor Francis is endeavour ing to induce the Powers to represent to the United States the danger to Europe of further interference m the Cuban trouble.

THE ROCKWOOD TRAGEDY.

Press Aaaociation-r^By Kleotric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 16, 12.45 p.m., Gtmudun Office, 1.45 p.m. Sydney, March 16 Cusack, the Rockwood murderer* was found dead this morning m a brickyard at Parramatta. He had oommitted suicide by shooting.

IRRIGATION.

Meeting" at Alien ton.

A public meeting was held m the Allenfcon schoolroom on Tuesday evening. There was a very large attendance, and Mr John Orr was voted to the chair.

The Chairman," m his qpefliug ad^rew, stated his gre^t pleasure m geefng sqch \ large attendance, evincing the genera} interest felt m obtaining a system of irriga* tion for the Allenton district. Mr Stee| showed the meeting a sample of pqt4toei grqwn op poor shingle Roil, which.' had repeiyed the benefit of irrigation. One of the potatoes weighed 2lbs, and they were much admired.

Mr Craighead gave a general outline of the scheme proposed to be adopted, and moved "That the Allenton ward be formed into an irrigation district." This was seconded by Mr Strel, and carried unani mous y.

Mr Ctaighead further moved—" That a Committee, consisting of Messrs Orr, Collins, Silcock, and Cambridge, be appointed to act as an lirigafcion Committee." > This -was seconded by Mr Scrin't, afad carridd' unani* moijsly. '•■ ' • J •" ■ -' Cjb the motion of Mr Silqoqk, seqond^d by Mr James Smith, tine, Chairman iovitgd ril those who had, not yet signed" the/ irrigation petition fco the Ashburton County WunoiJ to do gq now, as. a means of strengthening the hands of the Committee, This resulted m the signatures of every settler present ab the meeting being obtained. It was decided that a list lie at Mr Steele's store, Alford Forest Road, and those who with, who have nob already signed the petition to the Ashburtou County Council, are requested to do so at once. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was oirried by aool&mation, and the meeting then ft Ijourned. l •• •'**«;« ,i, 

1" B APfißl)h"lOJy GtiAKDIAX f WECKESOAS, MARCH J6 1898.







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I have been afftcted with rheumatism f#r fourteen yearß aed nothing eeemed to' give any relief. I was able to b© aroupd ajl the ti.Tie k but constantly suffering. I had tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did, and was immediately relieved and m a short tijyie pared. lam happy to say that it has not sftTce returned.—Josu. Edgar, Germantowni Cal* For Bale. •by Uhd A«,h» burton Drug Company. V -. ¥ou minoi vicK tUe Fivc-WUe



J.n order to majse rpom for the builders to complete the afteratipps ye have resolved to greatly reduce our stock. We ha^e therefore culled a large quautity of pur and Worsteds, etc, to cigar at the following reductions - — Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual price 25a, now 15s 6d ; etc. We hare also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous " British Monarch ' " Waverley " and Eclipse-Humber Bicycles' (both genta* and ladies?), ' which we are : - now -' "selling ■ with ; all the fl up-to-date .',' improyemenfis at the lovVesb cash prioas, 1 tir on' the most liberal terms "lo suit) L th^ 'conyenfence l o^ ' our customers. (Bvery maohine guaranteed). ~ ol»AjaBj£4D 4NP BfISR?M4N, tbo leading Tailors nod Outfitters Muck consternation waa caused last winter, amongst the medical men m Wel- lington, by the introduction of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds ; that a very bad cold could be cured by a la 6d jbofctle, and a who'e family, with a 2i 6 d.' bottle! was a' serious loss to them. It • «o!c| by all grooera fta4 (jhemiste, ;. . ,



ftev. $. Edwards, pastor flf the JSnglisfo Rtptist 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 >u,y sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm ft rial ie will please me." For sale by tha. Aobburtou Drag Gorapwy,



ANNUAL HOLIDAY. rj-SHERE wUI be NO PUBLICATION of the GUARDIAN on THURSDAY NEXT, St. Patrick's Day, which will Le observed as the Annual Holiday of the Staff.



New Zealand '■ CLOTHING * FACTORY. •— — „ n mHIS WEEK. r -*- t r^ iving I . _ ( TDEST VALUE ' MENS SAC SUITS, 37s 6d ■YOUTHS' SAO SUIT', 21s 6d JL 25s 6d BOYS' K NICKER SUITS, 15i 6J BOYS' SAILOR SUITS, 10a 6d QPEOIAL — — _— — "pvON'T FORGET EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. A. G. BABTONJ Manager, Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aehburton, WEDNESDAY-G.F.S., 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SATURDAY— Church Decoration 2.30 p.m. Contributions of Flowers, Fruit, Grain, Vegetables, and Evergreens, etc., will be thankfully received al St. Stephen's Schoolroom on Saturday morning. SUNDAY SERVICES.— 2O. h March. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Cotm munion. 3 p.m. — Windermere. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



John Orr A Co. ( John Orr & ijo. FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER.— FLOUR, FLOUR. TEA, TEA. SUGAR, SUGAR, KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CaN DLES. BOOK SALT, SAGO, 8108, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCO \ 9 COFFEE, COKNFLOUtf. FOR THE PBU-IT REASON- GLASS JARS, * MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, KNA.MEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, 1 NAMELWARE, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, CUTLERY, WRINGERS. MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC, We bold by far tbe Larg@ab Stocks m Asl< burton, and are telling by far the obeapeatb John Orr & Co.



EXCURSION WASHER. 1,000 000 HIGH CLASS TOWELS GIVEN AWjAY Tp PURCHASERS 0 1 1 EXCURSION WASHER, The T3e.«t Washing; Powder m the World. A Large HONEYCOMB TOWEL given with Three Packets. A TURKISH ROLLER TOWEL cr «; Larga HAND or BATH TURKISH tTOW EL given with Twelve Peoketa. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT* MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 63. LAST WEEK OE SALE. ODDMENTS AND 'REMNANTS TO BE CLEARED. FINAL SALE DAY, SATURDAY NEXT, 19 TK INST. MITCHELL & TURNER. ONE WORD -ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED bTREET, ASHBURTON. ;o: '\T"TE aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THE ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest af.d Jbost assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', GentU men's and Children's Boots and Shoes m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. Oae trial is all rve x ask' JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STFKT, ASHBURTON. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTION McDonald <£~~McDiarmid's ANNUAL CH.EAKINO SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY> TILL W« inaugurated the Annual Reductions!, for which we have gained Buoh a ; name m the Aahburton County, nothiojr like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOT 3 AND SHOKS had ever been known. This 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will Burpass all our previous efforts. It is highly Improbable that ecjual value car be got elsewhere, and it is certainly impossible for those who are not; manufacturing as we do to sell at such prices. SW REMEMBER This ia our ANNUAL CLEARiNG SALE. Come Early and Secnre the Bargains, as they are sura to go rapidly. For Prices see circulars. (x) McDonald & McDi armid, BOOT MANTJFACTUEERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B.— fill Orders and^Repaira during Sale at Reduced Rates. 2 WHEAT. WHEAT. " V^E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MABKFT RATES, We are aieo prepared to Store Grain on Fsrmors account m oar New Grain StorM West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fol sited Oorasacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES AMD STQftEh', WEST STREE*.