Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1899. Local and General.

Hoiaiday Excursions.—-The two express trains from the south were heavily laden with passengers.

A sermon by Dr Talmage appears on the first page ; commercial news, and items from our Lyndhurst aorrespondeut will be found on the fourth page.

Bcbgesß List. —Up to the present only about a hundred claims for enrolment on the burgess liat have been received at the Borough Council office.

Local Industry. —The Ashburton Woollen Mills are in full swing just now, and have sufficient work on hand to keep them on full time for the next eight months.

The Schools.—The Ash burton Borough and Hampatead schools will close on Friday, March 31, for their Easter holidays, and re-open on Monday, April 10.

Babbits—lt is estimated that last season close upon 5,000,000 rabbits were sent Home from New Zealand, and that about a quarter of a million of money came into the colony as the result of the rabbit export trade.

Thh Rating Act.—At Lyttelton yester day, Mr R; Beetham, S.M , held that a schoolmaster's house was exempted from rates under the Education Act of 1877, and the Rating Act of 1894. This is understood to be contrary to the opinion given by the solicitor to the Municipal Association—Presß Association telegram.

Alleged Theft.—A case presenting some extraordinary features, in which Misa Kate Sutherland sued her uncle Mr Thomas Bulger, Winslow, tor the alleged theft of £4, was heard by the S. M. Court to-day; The case occupied some time, and the evi dence was lengthy, and must be held over ; but at the close His Worship dismissed the action.

Nareow Escafb.—As the express neared Dunsandel ksb evening a man was seen to fall off the platform of one of the carriage?. The train was stopped, and put back. The man proved to be Joseph Hatfield, who was luckily found to be nob much hurt. The second train was delayed at Rakaia over half an hour in consequence of the accident.

Danqerods Crossing. — Foot passengers who use the path opposite the Somerset right-of-ways, Burnett Street and Havelock Street are constantly in danger of being knocked down by vehicles, driven at other than a walking pace from these yards. The unwary pedestrians have had many narrow escapes ab these crossings, especially since the erection of the Jubilee Buildings.

A B.A. Fireman—Mr James Horatio O'Oonnell, whose name appears amongst the successful candidates at the recent final honors examinations of the Melbourne University, is employed aa fireman on a suburban railway line, and, in spite of the disadvantages under which he labored—his working hours being from 4 p.m. to early morn—-he passed the matriculation examina tion, and has now put the corner stone upon his BiA. course with final honors in natural philosophy.

Freezing Works fob Nelson. —At a meeting of Nelson settlers a few days ago, apropos of the question of establishing freezing works there, it was resolved that the Chamber of Commerce be informed that in the opinion of the meeting, provided that the prices are sufficiently good to warrant settlers in going in for grazing and fattening, the district would be able to supply from 6,000 to 8.000 sheep and lambs suitable for freezing per annum, with probable increases as time goes on.

Pupil Teachers.—The Wellington Edu cation Boards Inspectors' report) on the pupil teachers' examinations indicates dis aatisfactipn with the work done, eapecinlly by the juniors (says a Press Association telegram), They emphasise the necessity of an entrance examination before the Goal selection: This is the rule in some other districts, s>nd in England, and Inspectors point out that it is much better for candi dates themselves that their unsuitability should be made clear to themselves at once, and not after service of some years.

The blood is the medium by whioh all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor is greater care manifested any* where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step oan only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought in so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as Is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered in the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street.

THE WAIKAKAHI ESTATE

The Ballot for Sections

Protest by Mr Mclacklan

United Press Association—By ftleotrio Telegi aph.

WAiM/stfJJ, March 29 The ballot commenced at 2 30, and when the Commissioner op<n?d the billot, Mr McLaohlan, a member of the Board, roue, and in spite of the Commissioner's object oca, addressed the people, and protested against ihe action of the Board, who had accepted the applications of certain persona who already had property to the value of £1200 or £1500, and had rejected others who had very little property. Mr Lloyd, a visitor from Chicago, was appointed scrutineer. The following are the results :— Section 1, block 2, Waitaki, —John Moyni nan ; 27 applicants. Section 2, block 2,—Maurioe Lawlor; 25 applicant?* Section 3, block 2,-Wm. Dixon; 11 applicants. Section 4, block 2,—Munro Don; 19 appli cants. Section 5, block 2,—0, T. Stewart; 5 applicants. Section 6, block 2,-1). Flynn; 7 appli cants. Section 7, block 2,—John Elliott; 9 applicants: {Section 9, block 2,—William Forrester; 23 applicants. Section 3, block 3,—Michael Crowe; 11 applicants. Section 4, block 3,—George Sides; 18 applicants. Section 5, block 3,—Adam Borwick; 10 applicants. Section 6, block 3,—Mary Dixoc; 11 applicants. Section 7, block 3,-Wm, Wrathall; 3 applicants. Section 8, block 3,—Benjamin Oorry ; 5 applicants. Section 9, block 3,—John O'Connor ; 42 applicants. Section 10, block 3,—Fanny Aitken ; 39 applicants. Section 2, block 4,—Robert Kerr; 29 applicants. Section 3, block 4,—Murdoch Bruce ; 24 applicants. Section 4, block 4, Waitaki,—Thomas Scales; 14 applicants. Section 5, block 4, Waitaki,—Elm Well wood ; 10 applicants, Section 6, block 4, Wait&ki,—Elizabeth M. Wellwood ; 10 applicants. Section 7, block 4, Waitaki,—John Brace, junr.; 11 applicants. Section 8, block 4, Waitaki,—-James Mcllwraith; 15 applicants. Section 9, block 4, Waitaki,—Margaret FitzHsrriH; 41 applicants. Section 10, block 4, Waitaki,—George Spriggs; 45 applicants. Section 11, block 4, Waitaki,—A. F. Forsyth; 46 applicants. Section 12, block 4, Waitaki,—Ohrisfclna Smith ; 42 applicants. Section 13, block 4, Waitaki,—Arthur Dale; 26 applicants. Section 14, block 4, Waitaki,—David Lundy; 40 applicants. 4*Seotion 15, block 4, Waitaki,—Thomas Huston; 56 applicants. Section 16, block 4, Waitaki—James Arnold; 40 applicants Section 1, block s—Joseph Allan; 5 ap plicants Section 2, block s—Kate Gorman; 3 ap plicants Section 3, block 5—R B Hurst; 6 appli cants Section 4, block s—Arnold G Field; 3 applicants Section 5, block s—William Simpson, Jr; 12 applicants Section 6, block s—Thomas McGinnis; 13 applicants Section 9, block s—John W Caban ; 29 applicants Sections 10 and 11 not applied for' Section 12, block 5-Jessie M MoCalium ; 16 applicants Section 1, block 6—John Matheson ; 3 applicants Section 2, block 6—Alexander Shepherd; 2 applicants Section 3, block 6—James McCrostan ; 13 applicants Section 4, block 6—James Da'nel; 3 applicants Section 5, block 6—Jane Tyndall; 6 applicants Section 6, block 6—William Bay ; 11 applicants Section 7, block 6—Thomas Currie; 62 applicants Sections 9, 13, and 14, not applied for Section 15, block 6—Neil Measles; 1 applicant Section 1, block 7—Robert Smith; 40 applicants Seotion 2, block 7—John Netting; 31 applicants fc'eotion 3, block 7—Eliea Allnutt ; 19 applicants Section 4, block 7—Margaret Kennedy; 34 applicants

Section 5, blook 7—Richard Reeoe; 26 applicants Section 6, blook 7—James Canton, junr,; 51 applioants Section 7, block 7—Elizabeth Meehan; 1 applicant Section 8, block 7-George E Marshall; 120 applicants Section 9, blook 7—John MoTaggart;66 applicants Section 10, block 7—R McCallister; 26 applicants Section 11, blook 7—Arthur W Barnetb; 32 applicants Section 12, blook 7—Patrick Condon; 6 applicants

Section 13, block 7—John Slattery; 15 applicants

Section 14, block 7—John Morrison; 45 applicants Section 15, blook 7—Emily R Hart; 12 applicants

Section 16, block 7—Maggie Hay; 3 appl cants

Section 17, block 7—Alexander Brown; 8 applicants

Section 18, block 7—George Bobbins, senr ; 5 applicants Section 19, block 7—George H Curtis ; 9 applicants Section 20, block 7—John P Cooney; 3 applicants Section 18179, block 7-John Breslin ; 76 applicants Section 1, block 9—James Coskerie; 55 applicants Section 5, block 9—Alfred Judge; 6 ap plicants Section 4, block 9—Mary C Dickson ; 21 applicants Section 2, block 10—G Dabinett; 1 appli cant Section 3, block 10—John A Raine; 4 applicants Section 4, block 10—Eliz* M Corrigan; 3 applicants Section 5, block 10—John W Gray; 13 applicants Section 6, block 10—John Bakie; 5 appli cants Section 7, block 10—James Millie; 40 ap plicants Section 9, block 10—James Major j 9 ap plicants Section 10, block 10—J Humphries; 10 applicants Section 11, block 10—Janet H Blackwood; 11 applicants Section 12, block 10—Patrick Higgins; 6 applicants Section 1, block 11—Mary Quigley : 18 applicants Section 2, block 11—Joseph P Callaghan; 130 applicants The Board adjourned at 12 p.m. to 9 a m, to-morrow.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka March 29, 9-30 am, Guabdian Office 10.29 a-m) Oaibo, March 29 The Sultan of Sedir, a native Btate of the Upper Nile, who submitted to the Anglo-Egyptian authorities at Fashoda, has offered to fight against the Khalifa.

SPORTING.

C J.C AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Chkistohurck, March 29 The following are the acceptances and final payments : — ACCEPTANCES Kildarb Hdrdles. of 120 soys ; If miles. st )b st lb Nicholas ..12 3 Clarence ..9 7 Ilex .. 11 7 Roderick Dba 9 0 P'der Monkey 10 0 RtrssLET Plate, of ISO soya ; five furlougs. Sant llario .. 8 9 Bonuparte .. 7 0 Scottish Minstr'l? 11 Fireside ..7 0 Suzannah ..7 2 Golden Like.. 7 0 Sookbubn Handicap, of 300 aovs; 1£ miles. Pitch and Toas 710 Bloomer .. 611 Sequin .. 710 B mettalisfe .. 610 Double Event 710 Medallion ..6 7 Huku ..7 0 Epsom Welter Handio \p, of 150 soys; one mile. Black and Red 9 8 The Orphan,, 8 5 Social Peat ..9 4 Alceetia ..8 5 Sequin *. 9 3 Argon ..8 5 Malatua .. 8 13 Falka ..8 4 Bisarre .. 8 10 Strathnairn ..8 0 ThevSpinner.. 8 7 Wedlock ..8 0 TIKAL PAYMENTS. Gbeat Easter Handicap, of 500 soys, seven furlongs :■— Bt lb at lb Blazer .. 10 0 Tortulla .. 7 10 Boreas .. 9 12 F Franchise.. 710 DnndM ..8 8 Nihilist ..7 8 Goldleaf ..8 2 Cherrystone.. 7 4 Starabot ..8 0 Ben Farley ..7 3 Black and Bed 7 11 Ideal ..7 3 Rochester .. 711 | Malatua .. 611 Jewel .. 711 {Peerage ..6 9 Great Autumn Handicap, 500 soys; 1$ miles :— st lb at ib Starehot ... 8 1 Pitch and Toss 7 5 DjinDjin ... 713 Sequin ... 7 3 Dundaß .« 711 Malatua ... 610 D Event ... 7 10 Ideal ... 6 9 Goldleaf ... 7 9 Huku ... 6 7 Tortulia ... 7 6 Peerage ... 6 7 Cmampaonb Stakes, of 500 soys For two-year-olds. Colts Bat lOib, fillies Bst 81b. Six furlongs. Screw Gun Scottish Minstrel Santlllario Glenogle Courtier The following are the entries for the Gimckack Rack, of 50 sovb ; six furlongs. L^panto Bogengang Wedlock Valentine - Warrington

Messrs H. Friedlander, Ei K. Guinness and G. B. Starkey have been nominated as delegates to represent South Canterbury at the New Zealand Racing Conference.

MAYFIELD.

From Our Own Oorreipondnnk

FAREWELL SOCIAL,

About; fifty people met in the Mayfield school on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Clark, of the Wesleyan church, who are leaving for the Kumar* circuit, Mr William Dellow occupied the chair, and explained the reason of their gathering together that evening on so short notice. He and Mr James Dellow spoke in kindly terms of Mr and Mrs Clark and their connection with the church in this circuit. Messrs Ham and Keliahan also wished them much happiness in their future home. Miss Tweedy and Messrs W. and James Dellow gave songs, and Mr Twenty* man played the accompaniments. Tea and cake was handed round by the ladies, after which Mr Clark feelingly responded to the good wishes expressed for him and his wife* After tha usual rotes of thanks had been responded to, the doxology brought the meeting to a close. ! HIAVY BAINS 1 Heavy rains have fallen during the early part of the week, and on Tuesday night the Hinds river oatre down very heavy and dirty, making crossing, save by the foot bridge, unsafei It, however, abated again very rapidly. The rain was accompanied by a gentle warmth, and the grass is springing beautifu ly.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Askburton.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Upper Aahburton Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs Donald McLean (chairman), Harper, Campbell, and Tucker* Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs Stitt and Sargent. Rcrrr boad. Mr Thomaa Harrison wrote enclosing cheque for rates, and drawing the Board's attention to the rutty state of the road from Barford corner to its junction with Marcnan Road.—The Clerk was instructed to inspecb the road and see what work was required. N E. BELT. The Ashburton Borough Council forwarded specifications and notes for format ion of the footpath on the N.E. Belt, for this Board's approval.-—The matter waa left in the hands of the chairman and the member for the Ward, with full power to arrange with the Council. SMALL BIRDS. The Wakanui Road Board acknowledged receipt of this Board's letter of the 2nd insti, and stated that a similar resolution to the one passed by this Board for the abatement of the small birds nuisance had been passed and forwarded to the Ashburton County Council, OHEBMKY GEMETIRY. The South Rakaia Road Board wrote, stating that the County Council had asked it to take control of the Chertsey Cemetery in reaponse te a petition from Chertsey resi dents, and asking this Board if it will pay one quarter of the cost of maintenance. The Wakanui Board was also being asked to pay one quarter.—-The Clerk was instructed to reply requesting further information as to what the annual cost of maintenance would be. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit the following for alteration, subject to the rates being paid to date :—Kaiapoi Borough Council to Henry Stringfel'ow—R-S. 2186, 2187; Kaiapoi Borough Council to James Heieltino-R.S. 2184, 2185; Thomas Rollitt to R. Houston—Lot 87, pt R.S 10092, 0a Ir 9p,—The Clerk was instructed to make the alterations on the roll aa advised by the Valuer-General on March 6 and 8. RESERVES.' : Resolved, that Mr R. Tarbotton hare the use of R.S. 1983 rent free for five years, under the following conditions—that he clears the reserve of the goroe, erects a fence to be approved by the Board, and also erects a good gate, giving the Board aocess for shingle when required. Reserve 2804—Resolved that Mr R. Turner have the use of this reserve at a rental of £1 per annum and under the usual conditions. SENDERS. The tenders received for the 1200 yards of shingle required on Alford Forest Road, Allan's Road, and Winter's Road, and the tenders for the formation of the road near the Hinds, all being considered too high, none were accepted. Tenders for shingling the portion of road fronting R.S. 28649, twenty yards of shingle to the chain, were held over to be submitted to the member for the Ward. ACCOUNTS* Accounts amounting to £41 13a 7d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

News in Brief.

Mr Hardy, of the Aroade, will be glad to hear of a grey hack mare lost from Kyle on Saturday last* Messrs Niooll Bros, aonounoe a sale of a number of new and up-to-date bicycle*, without reserve, at their suction rooms on , Saturday, April 8, at one o'clock.

CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

I mußt have liberty witbal. as large a charter ps tli J wind, to blow on whom I please—As TotJ like IT

I suppose your readers will think—if they think at ail about Jaquets—that ho was killed in the railway collision, or has been travell ing round the country in the • sweet' of Lord Ranfurly. Well, thef.cbis, 1 should probibly have been requested by Hts I x cell«»ooy to join him had he any idea of my ixtesisive experience of the manners and customs of lho natives of this country ; bub unfortunately he has not. 1 herein he is a considerable loser, but even of this he is jecfectly ignorant, and where ignorance is Wus, eio. lam nob sure that) this applies, but that does not much matter. No, the fact i« I have beea too busy to supply you with my usual notes; busily engaged upon a new book. Why, man, I have hit upon a new idea, A friend t sevei-ai friends rather, have convinced me that the common or newspaper specimen of the journalist ia nobody compared with the author of »book, und so they have persuaded me that the most direct road to fame, and wealth, and power, is to write a book. And I have dona it. Yes, alone I did it. The idea, and the working of it out is all my own, I shall astonish my friends and my enemies as well as the oatives. I shall extend the vocabulary of the English language, I shall enable all the local booksellers to retire from business on the profits arising from the sale of my great work, and best of all I shall myself become a millionaire. I have nob quite settled in my own mind bow 1 shall dispose of my wealth. The truth is the vision opened up to me is too enohanting to de scribe here. But I may mention that among other things in the foreground of the picture is a seat in the House of Representative*, an office in the Ministry, ani later on a Peerage. I should like to give your readers a few quotations from my great) work, but as you might think I was trying to ring in a cheap advertisement I retrain. I shall content myself with merely mentioning that the title of my book is "Innocence : or the Man who Didn't," and that the characters are local. To show that I have not given an exag gerated statement of my prospects/ I may state that when I had only half finished my book, I received an offer of £1200 for the copyright 1! However, enough for the present. You will, lam sure, excuse my re ferenoes to my own affairs, under the circum stances, which, my friends tell me are quite .without precedent.

I am pleased to see that the trend of affaire, so to speak, points to the probability of a Bports Association being formed to look after the Domain and to deal directly with the Domain Board. The situation has beta highly unsatisfactory for some time pub. The Clubs most concerned in having the track round the oval kept in good order hare had no say at all in the matter, and all things considered I can scarcely wonder ad the Amateur Club feeling aggrieved at the action of the Domain Board lately inputting a stop to a meeting in such ft high handed, and extremely curb fashion. There would surely have been no surrender of vested interests or authority if the Board had informed the Club that the meeting, bavins been to long advertised, would be allowed to take phce, but no future meeting would be permitted until satisfactory arrange ments had been made. As to the way in which the Board vindicated its authority, I fear the general opinion is that it was somewhat arbitrary. With this exception I do not think the clubs can complain of the manner in which the Board, acting for the ratepayers, has treated them. It is of course patent to everybody that the cycling track has often been in bad order, bub then it could nob be otherwise as at present con structed, and the Board would not have been justified in expending the burgesses' money on improvements without good reaion being shown. The cricket olub seems to have got the best of things so far. However, if the olubs form a Bports Association with capable and intelligent officials it seems probable that in the near future the Domain will contain the most convenient sports ground in the colony. Every advantage to be found in situation and surroundings is there, only money is now required to make the needful improve ments. A proper organisation will soon provide that*

Mr Referee Clark deserves well of the Hockey Club. I don't know exactly what position he holds In the hockey field, but if he is as hard a player as he is a sticker to the Domain Board in the interests of his comrades he should be a host in himself. He wants his lads to get to work at practice immediately, and he has given the Board no rest on the subject of a ground for them. And the Junior Football Club owe him something also, for it was to his enthusi* astie peggirg away at the Board that they were granted the second football ground at the same rent as the shinty players have to pay. Mr Clark oared nothing about any association to manage the sports ground. Not he I That was a secondary consideration altogether. " Give me first » gronnd to play hockey on, and then talk Association." All the same it is to be hoped that Mr Clark will use his iofiuence to bring about the formation of a Sports Association, for it is evident the time for individual Clubs dealing advantageously with the Domain Board is pastt

A story is going about concerning a praotioal joke which has another side than that which presented itself to the joker. A clerk was sent to a bank in the province of Canterbury with a Gladstone bag in which to bring back a quantity of coppers required for change. The clerk received the bag and carefully oarried it to the person who sent for the coppers, but to the astonishment of all present instead of coin of the realm a poor pussy cat was found curled up In the bag. I did not hear whether -pussy was returned to the jocund bank clerk, but I have heard a whisper that the biter will probably be bit before long for the victim is 4 utte as good at praotioal joking. Ido not mention the name of the bank lest the manager should take 1b into his head that his subordinate baa nob quite eriough to do.

An amusing example of the results of a perion lacking worldly experience being In vested with a little brief authority was ob servable recently when the newly appointee! ranger for the Borough selected a brlghb moonlight night to begin a raid upon persons riding and leading bicycles without lights. The enthusiastic functionary created no end of diversion by the energetic way he went about his new duties, and the crowd that soon collected to watch his proceeding! were highly amused at the peremptory manner in which he pulled up young men and maidens, old men and children. I looked on for some little time, and came to the con clusion that a trifle of diioretion and polite* ness introduced Into the discharge of the duty this individual was entrusted with would have been advantageous.

WINSLOW RACING CLUB.

A. general meeting of the member* of the Window Raoing 01 ub wm held in the Winslow Hotel on Monday evening. The wet weather no doubt prevented many from being present who otherwise would have been at the meeting, bub notwithstanding the attendance was very good. Mr William Sutherland presided. Mr Sutherland reported the result of an interview he had in regard to a coarse, and it was decided to accept the course placed at their disposal by Mr Buckley, and tender him the Club's thanks for the same. The following officers were elected j— President — Mr Donald McLean; Vice- Presidents—Messrs 6. A. M. Buckley, J. O. N. Grigg, and W. Sutherland; judge—Mr E G Crisp; starter—-Mr IKvid Thomas; general Committee—Messrs H Rainey, J W Sutherland, W Sutherland, W Huston, Clark (Ghatmoss), T Barrold, G Keller, J Mcßohan, E Stoddart, J Cusack, and W Cockle; jgrouttd Committee — Messrs H Rainey, W Sutherland, R Kennington, and J Moßohan; stewards—Messrs Cusaok, 6 James, R Gourley, W Hmton, J Moßohan, W Sutherland, J Sutherland, X Harrold, and H Rainey; treasurer—Mr W Suther [ laud i the appointment of handioappers was I left in the bands of the Committee. After tome minor business had been transacted, and a alight alteration made on the pro* gramme, the meeting adjourned with a vote of thanki to the Chalrm» D ,

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN : THUKSiMY MATOH 30. i 899



1 Only a cup of Tea V Yes, but if it's I unblended Diamond Jubilke Tea, you have I a drink fit for Queen Victoria. Sold by I Shearman Btot* t



1 No time to read or write an easay.' Here it is in a nutshell. Diamond Jubilee Unblended Tea is not blended for extra profit at your expense, but packed and sealed In Ceylon, as sold by Shearman Bros Wabning.—Notice is hereby given that I! intend making it warm for all persona taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure this winter' —so warm that it will not allow any cold to I come in, and if a cold ia there it will soon drive it out. Coughs and colds will soon be a thing of the past, if people keep a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure always in the houeej



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Henry Stephenson — Horse, gig, and harness for sale on Saturday next. G. Shellock—lmpounding notice. T. Bullook—Good sheep country for sale.



CHURCH SERVICES. I ST. STKPH KN' S" 0H U R OF, AshbnrfcoE. HOLY WEEK AND EASTERTIDE -18991 '• is it nothiug to yon, all ye that pass ' by ? "—Lam. i., 12. MAUNDY THURSDAY-7.30 a m, Holy C"ii!in'i!i" n; 10 30 am, Morning Prayer; 7 3) i 'i', Evening Prayer and Seimon on "The institution of the Holy Gommuuion." All C< mmunicants and others are earnestly invited to attend the Service at 7.30 p m. The Service will be of the nature of a pre paration for Easter Communion. GOOD FRIDAY—B 30 ara, Litany; 11 a m, Morning Prayer, Ante-Communion, and Sermon ; 245 p m, Children's Servioa —Ser- vice of Song, " The Man of Sorrows "; 750 pm, Evening Prayer and Sermon. On Good Friday the offertories will be in aid of St. Mary's Refuge Home, EASTER EVEN.-7 30 am, Holy Com munion ; 10.30 a m, Morning Prayer. , EASTER DAY.~6.30 am, Holy Com munion; 8.30 am, Holy Communion; 11 am, Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon ; 3 pm, Service at Greeuatreet; §.30 p in, Evensong and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Ticar. THE HOLIDAYS. rjIHE GUARDIAN will NOT be published on GOOD FRIDAY, March 31, or EASTER MONDAY, April 3. The MAIL will NOT be published on TU3SDAY, April 4. HENRY WILLIS, Manager,



Frledlanqer Bros.. Limited. I *M"OI HAVING DISPOSED Ofc MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARVES PHOPKRTY Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same.* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt D. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WH&AT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to makej Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission | and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, Business Notices. ° 3 5 ** r^ & O o or n g afi I QUALITY TELLS A TALE . PROVED BY THE FA6T THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK HP JPWJRM CEYE.OJX or Btew^ded Teas. Xhm above statement, after 18 year*' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M, & co.s Pure Teas cannot be equalled, COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. G. JESSON, PBAOTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWJELLEB, mHE CHEAPEST SHOP in town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE. Spectftoles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges.



H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliaccea, lam now prepared to undertake I REPAIRS TO AGEIOULTUEAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent E or—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. ' THE LEADING JEWELLER, &WATOHMAKER J. V. DE BEER TTAS Just Received a New Stock of RQTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED And Numerous other Classes of Watches, Including his HARVEST WATCH at 9s 6<L IMPROVED WATERBURYS, 14s sd, 19s 6d; 22s 6cU Anyone in want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. BBJSW JJH)WE3JL.I^IQJ:tY. Ladies Gold Gem Rings from 10a 04 Gold Brooches .* .. 7i 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 2s 01 New Novelties in CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAINS, Etc. Inspection Invited. E,R WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVED SiiXlit Testing a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIEiS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V.DE~BEER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 25 CASES^ "VTBW GOODS NOW OPENING UP IN GENTLEMEN'S * BOYS' MERCERY CLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Etc. Etc. HAVING gained the reputation foi being the only High Class Tailors and Out fitters ia Ashburton, inspection of out large end well assorted Stock will convince you that nothing bat the best quality and latest fashions are stocked fey fcha NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINGJACTORY. For your next) Suit to measure, Bee our Tweeds. A. G. BARTON, Manager. CAB SON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR "Kukos Teas" IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT, mHE Bast House foe Teas and Sugars— CARSON & CO. The best) value in Roller Flour, 2001b sacks 14*s). CARSON & CO. (The beat House for Dairy Produce, CARSON & CO. (The best House for Farthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CJ. The best House for Household Ironmongery, CABSOfI & CO, CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder, (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract. Tauored. Street, Aehburtoo,



GREAT SALE — OF — LINOLEUM « OVBR 10° PATM SIO OHOOSE L4RGEBT STOCK IN **" LINOLIii UM. TOWN. - LINOLEUM (Jtttfc Arrived Direct) from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colcurß, BUGS, MATS, CARPETS, & MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. 1 «*"*« , - •■■■■■^ivi .... OALL EARLY AND SEOUKE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FURBISHING WAREHOUSE. ABHBURTON. ffAJ^OKED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office J. SBALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decid. d to CONTINUE THE SKED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Frienda and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOOK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GABDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who haß been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under tht> style of ° a J, SEALY&CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, KYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEAL^AND CO. 3 71 AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1809. NEW & SKASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. MITCHELL AND TUMEff i CHANGE IN BUSINESS. Great Gash Realising Sale. NICHOLAS ~&~PICKFOm HAVING bought out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid's Ashburton business, at a discount of 20 per cent off Coat Prices, are determined with the object of getting the ready money, to hold a Cash Sale for OWJEJ JMLOJN'i'H. OWLY. HH3M.TW M IJJMJEfc this is the moat Genuine Boot Sale ever held in the district, want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our special purchase. That it will be tp your advantage to aecure a slock of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICE LIST. a. d. h. r>. Men's best French Oulf Shooters, usual price .. .. 18 6 now 16 9 i Men's beet French Calf Cook hams, usual .. .. 20 0 „ 17 6 Men'a best Pegged Watertighta, .. .. .. .. 15 6 „ 12 9 Men's beat Pegged Watertight Bluchers 12 6 „ 10 6 Men'a beet Pegged Shooters 15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shootera *.. .. ' .. 10 6 „ 8 f» Men's Bluchers ..  •• 76  69 Men's Bktehera 6 9 «, 5 9 Men's Bluchers .. .. ...59,, 411 Men's best French Ca!f Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men'a Lace Boots, heel and toe pi&tea .« .." 11 6  9 6 Men's La';e Boots, heel and toe plates ♦» .. 10 6  8 6 Ladies' Leather 2 bar shoes .. .. .. *• 6 6  5 3 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes .... .. •• 66  56 Ladiee' best Glace 2 bar shoes • 12 6 „ 10 6 Ladies' beat Glace Oxford Shoes .. «. .. 13 0  10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes .. ... .. ..9 6,, 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes .. .. .. .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots 10 6 „ 8 9 A lot of Children's and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes to be sold at 7 to 9, 2a j 10 to 13, 2s 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18a 6d to 30s, to clear ah from 12s 6d to 183 6d. A line of Gentlemen's E G Balmorals, usual piice 22a 6d, now 15s. Ladies' Tennis Shqee, usual pries 6s 6d, now 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8s 6d, now 6s 6d, acd hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember : We want the Cash, and must get it before the Ist of April. So come and secure some of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. DON'T FORGET BALE STARIS ON IFJR.IIX^'Y, lOtii last* NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. EAST STREET (LATE MCDONALD AND McDIARMID.) 3 76 I