FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Fi'cctric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, April 18 The Legislative Council takes the second reading of the Federal Bill to morrow, Brisbane, April 18 The Premier states that if New South Wales delays the passage of the Federal Bill beyond a foitnight, Queensland will not be able to deal "with the Bill till the J^!y session, (Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9 50 a-m., Guardian Office, 10 49 a-m) Sydney, April 19 It is generally admitted Mr Want's resignation makes the situation clearer. Mr Reid states that Mr Want gave no reason but the unsatisfactory state of his health which was probably as much his reason as bis opposition to federation,

CRICKET.

TREATMENT OP THE NEW ZKALA.Ni)ERS.

SBQUEL TO THE SYDKKY AFFAIR

United Press Asv.maHr.ri—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney April 18 Firth, the treasurer of ihe Now South Wales Cricket Association, has resigned In consequence of the stricluu-s passe * on him in connection with th c eUment of the New Zealand crloko Execu tive a?k him to reconsider is d oision.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON AUTUi'N MEETING

[Anticipations by "Senex']

The following should run forward in their respective engagements :— Grove Farm Handicap—The Orphan. Lagmhoh Trot—Harold B, 1; Auctioneer, 2; Tosa-Up, 3. Autumn Handicap—Double Event, 1; Huku, 2. i Novel—Wedlock! Pony Race—Topsy, 1; Heliado?, 2. Fairfibld Welter—Lepanto, 1; Bloomer, 2. Flying— Nantes or The Orphan*

THE PHILIPPINES.

linked Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wkkapaaka April 19, 9.15 a.m, Guardian Office 10 20 a-m Washington, April 18 Adviceß from the Philippines state that Brigadier-General Lawton, com manding one of the American divisions, will evacuate eight towns south of Manilla, recently occupied by the Americans, and return to the capital, in view of resuming a movement in the north. General Lawton states that the present American force is sufficient to go through the Island, though a hundred thousand men would be necessary to pacify the people and garrison the towns. Many of the volunteers complain of being detained on service at the Philippines.

News in Brief.

Messrs Nicholas and Piokford are juat landing somo choice lines of foot wear for the coming winter, wh'ch include warm lined slipper-i; walking, house and dress shoes for ladies ; whilst in the genilemen'a department will be fund boots and shoes of the best;, including the celebrated Knglish made hand sewn * Adapted.' ma of the moat eomfortahlo and ewy fitting boots on the market.

Latest Items

Coursing.—The stewards of the Ashburton Coursing Club met last evening at the Commercial Hotel. Final arrangements far the opening meeting were made. Messrs J. Lewis, W. Huston, J. Shearman, and B. Preston were elected fbld stewards. Owners are reminded that nominations for Sfc. Ledger (puppy) and All Aged Stakes close with the Secretary at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday evening nrxb &*■< 8 p.m The draw will take pl»ce at 8 30. The start ing place will be notified on night of entries Further particulars will be announced by advertisement on Saturday.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, April 18 Colonel Picquart assured Generals Boisdeffre and Gouse that it was im possible that the secret dossier which proved Dreyfus'a guilt was equally applicable to Esterhazy. Colonel Picquart heard the officers renuatk prior to the court-martial that they believed the caso was an invention of the Espionage Bureau. (Reoeivcd Wakapuaka April 19, 9 30 a-m, Guardian Office 10 34 «-m) Paris, April 18 Details of Colonel Picquart's evi dence indicate that Generals BoisdeflVe and Gouse were more deeply involved in the conspiracy than has hitherto been supposed.

ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIA TION.

A meeting of the general Committee of the Aahburton A and P. Association was hold at the rooms of the Association, Arcade, yestarday afternoon. The atten dance was email, whilst the business to be discussed was important, chiefly in oonnec tion with ihe winter show and the now show grounds. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Btudholme, janr, tho President. SPECIAL PRIZE. A letter was read from the donor of a special prize, explaining why he had not handed over the special prizo presented by him in connetion with the last annual show. | The Secretary was instructed to write and | explain matters, and to ask him to forward I the prize at once. VETEBIKABY SURGEONS. The Secretary of the Manawatu and West Coast (North Island) A. and P. Associatioaß wrote on the subject of unqualified men practising■•» veterinary surgeons. Dif \ was deferred, as it was though*l it- tier that should have the con b. ; ft full meeting. KEBEEVJE 2644 Tho 'uui^.-iissioner of Crown Lands wrote, advising that in reference to certificate of title to reserve 2644 the warrant had been forwarded to Wellington for signature by the Governor, and the title would issue in doe course. THE SHOW GROUND. The combined finance and ground Com mittee's report was tead, in which they i recommended the following additions and improvement! — the erection of twelve horse boxes on the Association's new grounds; permanent parade and judging ring, enoloeed with picket fence within the existing trotting track ; erection of perman ent jumps ; and poafca to assist in putting up ■beep pens. Other improvements, such as permanent buildings, etc., they thought should be left over for this ye&r, or until such time as experience had shown them which were the most suitable sites. On the motion of Mr Silcook, seconded by Mr V. Taylor, consideration of the report was deferred. i WIKTEIt SHOW. Me Murphy, secretary of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, in reply to an enquiry, wrote stating that the exhibits of each county would be grouped together. The Chairman proposed that each exhlbi . tor make his entries through Mr Simpson, the secretary, not later than June 6. Mr T. E. Upton seconded, and the propo sition was carried. The Chairman moved that all exhibits be sent forward at the expense of the Associa tion, Mr W. J. Siicoek seconded the motion, which was carried. Some discussion then took place as to which would be the best) method of inform ing intending exhibitors of particulars as to time for despatch, depot, etc., whether it should be by circular or advertisement. Mr Silcock favored the latter, It was, however, decided to leave the matter in the hands of the-President, Treasurer, and Se cretary. The Chairman here left ihe room to catch the train, and the meeting shortly after 'adjourned until Tuesday, May 2.

PEACE CONFERENCE.

. -» •. - United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapimka, April 19, 12 10 p.m, Guabdian Office, 12.40 p.m St. Petersburg, April 18 A pessimistic feeling prevails in Russia in regard to the Peace Con ference. London, April 18 The Daily News says the result of the Peace Conference will depend upon the Czar suspending shipbuilding in response to Mr Goschen's recent over tures. When explaining the naval programme, he declared that if the other powers represented at the Con ference diminished their shipbuilding programmes, Britain was prepared to modify her proposals, including the strength of the navy.

THE ASHBPBTOK GUARPIAK: WEDNESDAY, APBIL 19, 18*9



FLETCHER nROS. TTAVE -Jiist Received their Winter Stock of L&MrS and LAMP CHIMKEYS, and as we buy for Spot Cash direct f w Mv Manufacturers, we ar- pi abed to Fell at iST iOWi'.cT J RIOKB IN TOWN, JLI"ll"1"" " t x>"lw-Bll|ll|"l||'l||||lß| LIBRARY LIMPS. *^BSBBBk* LIBRARY LA\JPS Polished] g^figEsgP^j With Millei'i Patent Bronze Metal I | Lift Burner. TmmmiiLT Asaor fed Decoratfona With Patent Auto-11 BlJalraaalfl ... „,..,_ - K^^^^^^Hl w 11111111 ted Ground! oi&tio Spring Exten- WilhNoZSuaßur-r /gSawSSmj^ P«H.h«dßroi>»eMrt.l 100 other LAMPS ff^™ft^rjjMj^gi^™ffi 100 other LAMPS Finest Oil Finished Lsmp Chitnreyi cf Hend lamps of all Kinls ii Slook. all kinds, frcm 3.1 eich. See Our Stock stdJlEtqaire lilies before Buying Elsewhere. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST.STRKET, AEHBURTON, ?AND 6IOH SfREiT.iiOHRiSTOBUKCH, SHEARMAN BROS. **V i ll I . . riT E CANT bUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES JOKNSBY & KA>SOME PU UG3 SHABE^ PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & Ckh TOE OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. .ci and Double Barrel Breech U ading (i\m t Elej's and Olab Cartridge end W.munition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition a 1; the lowest price, would isru'fit by giving us a call, LAMPS, TAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Harg'ng Parlotr Lamps, H-:l Lamp^, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracket Lamp-! and Stonehy's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lwnp OhSmtißyp, Globw, shsd■ s, "*.¥icks, and Burners of every description. SUUe Lanterns, Stable L s'f.ms in all shapes and bizss. ENAMELWARE, ENAMELWARE. WE h>.vc just received from the Mana raciurerß a Large and Assorted Stock of the above., including — Keiths', Saucepans, .)uy;s, Stewpar* Cupa and Saucers, Mags, Plates, Dishte, Pli- I'ishea, Oullend'.-rs, Bisirs, Dippera, ets , etc., which we are disposing df at wholesale prices, ■KEROSENE. KEROSENE. rAA CASES LIGHT Of THE AGiii OIL, PAA DXJXJ 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS Panjong BudsTfa, re^oereylm Tea, China and Blended Teas. Substantial reduo;ion In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmaraock Whteky, . Bass'a English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits alw-ya on hand. BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, ard Brushware, Groceries at Wholesale Pticea. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered D»iJy / z % SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGER*, WINE "" AND SPiHIT MKaOBAKTS, MAMET HOUSE,.BUBMETT. STREET, ASHBURTON. TeleproneNos3



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Hoofing l.on. Roofing* iron. FARMERS! SETWISE, & STORE YOUR WHEAT "X^OU CAN BUILD A SH^D WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAY OTHEES FOR STORAGE. WE OAN SUPPLY YOUK REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES & IP YOU TAKE OUR>DVIOB YOU WILL NOT REGRIT IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain" Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL fc TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. it Shag Point Coal Compmy, t, Waßtport Goal Company, JUST LANDED— Yr \ GUNS SOLO FOR CASH OR !EER\IS A FIRST-CLASS \V_>\ at the Supply of Vy^ \ ...MUNITION, GUNS, Etc , VOX LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. \ «f^\ ~ ~* for tho Oominp \*. __i\ GUNS, Etc repaired on the Premises \ <<A SHOOTING SRA^ON. \*" f\ a rAC^cal• Gunsmith, at the CAKTi,JDGEB \ JV Shortest Notice. - Of all Makers. \*<jV A" °* Plumbing donei ElFLE^from 12s 61 \B\ ESTIMATES GIVBN' TANKS from StOm. \ ' NOTICE. "\WING to Iho kind patronage accorded us, and the great success of the GREAT REALISATION SALE, W. H. COiLIER 1-} STOCK, the Purchaser, have determired to COSTINJE the same uotil the end of this month. Several lines (in which we are heivily stocked) hivo been re-marked, and in order to ;ain secure a visit from our numerous friends, we h:\ve specially reduce! 'RESS STUFFS, CIWTONNSP, PRINTS, FfcANNKLLETTES, COR-SETS, BOOTS. These Good 3 must be sacrificed, to make apace t J open our NEW GOODS ON MAY 1. / p \ We also beg to intimate to our lady supporters in Aahturtoo and Surrounding istricti, thab our DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT Will be Opened on May 1. Kindly reserve yo«r orders for Winter Costumes. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." EA.ST HTREET H. M. JONES. FUEE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from r DayM to 12 Mouths, according to Value Purchased, per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Wesks. *5O for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pino?, Qrganß. and Cycles. Ca?h purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven D iye. CHEAP STATIONERY AND AOCOUNT BOOKS. ! Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put up in London or my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper, and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS — I?liklVOs* — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Gosb and "PT A ISmQ— Kallraan» Wagner, Collafd and Ooll»rd, Broad- X ixlil \JkJ wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. GANS~ By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, 1 hsiTi- A ATQ Willcoxand White, Masonand Hatnlin, the Chicago Com- L/XtVXxXll O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OBGAMS- From lOw i» £50. 8 From „ lOs per month J?IiUNO» „ 2O«;,  LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Valub Obtainable. La!e^Jl? ok9 by evefy Mail) ati PnblUhed Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Department*, iqual fco Cnristchurch and Dune, dm Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the Distriob INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. Government Notices. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT NEW ZEALAND EAILW A YS. fM™" ***>**«»™**. ™~~" TENDERS FOR COT TAGE A3}PAIR EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN FIELD. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASHBUR- " ' TON RACES. npENDERS are invited for the Era:tioc X of a Cottage &t Fairfield for the above Company. Plans and Specifications to be TTIxnTTRSTnTtf *?ni™f,, f« A.i,i,.,-f« n „♦, seen at the Company's Office, Arcada, Ash- X rSS of >9A «i! «S. fir t i ,a burtoD ' where Tendera w»l be received np to jlj rate 3ot &a per mile tirsb class, Id per TTTB"<.niV" oat-kin.* «m ™ mvi i mile second, minimum Ha and 2, reapeotirely, oranv tLh^ nt ' \ ' The I lowest mileage counted one way only, will be issued °r ™y Tende F r at Christchuroh, Timaru aud intermediate A .. . o f o WAYMOUrH, Secretary. stations, also Btabions on the Mount Somers April lij, 1899. 4 157 and Methven branches, for the morning "~ ZI7I train on the 20th and 2lsb April, available TINW ALD TOWN BOARD. for return on the 20th or 21sb. On April 20 the afternoon train from Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m. and run one A L KATES unpaid after April 28«h will hour fifty minutes later than timetable -£*_ times. On the 21sb April the 11 30 a.m. be SUED for without further notice. train from Timaru to Ashburton is to run, A A FnnKS and a train from Ashburton to Timaru at a 12Q rC'b tl *h« iw,i 5.45 p.m. as on the 20th. The train from lif! Clerk to the Board. Aehburton to Springburn on the 20bh and "VT/^VnnT/^Xn 21st April will start at 5.55 p m., and run 1\ V/ X JLv^Jli • one hour thirty minutes later than time- . tab'e times. The train from R&kaia to TI/TRSPERRIN (late of Wanganui, North Methven on the 21sb April will wait for IVX passengers returning from Ashburton by Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to ac the Express train, and will run forty minutes later than timetable times. commodate Ladj Patients. Terms moderate. 4130 BY ORDER. Address—Tiuwald, near Railway Station. 4 141 ORARI Grown Derwenb Potatoes, 4* per TINWALD. sack j Clean Bed Chaff, 9d per bag; Splendid Wheat, 8s per sack, at Fletcher TTIOR SALE, at a low price-four sections R0 _8: . J~ between Harland and Grove Streets, WAwnwn w i IJn n witn four-roomed Cottage thereon. ANTED-Extracted Honey, Beeswax, «11 A ?™° required. v im mw^L G° A \K Sab Butter'~APP'y <=tllU Easy termi of payment, FiiETCHEB Baos., Ashburton. T BULLOCK.



i Tenders. LONGBEAC3 RO\D BOARD. JTT!ENDXRS are invited to be sent in no \ X later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY I April 22ad insh., for tha delivery of aboul 700 yards of Shingle on Ball's Road. 0. B. FOOKS & SON, 4 165 Surveyors to the Board. " NOTICE. nnENDERS far PAINTING the Outside JL of tha Ashburton Club, Outbuildings, Fames, e'o., at per Specifloitiong, will be received up to WiiD>{ESDAY, the 26th April, 1899, at 7 p mi The Chief Steward will show Tenderers over the Premised and show them the Specifications. No Tender necessarily accepted. W. HORNE, 4167 Secretary. rnENDERB are invited for building House JL and Stable ab Anama for F. Peter, Esq. Plans and Speciations can be seen at my Office. Tenders close April 27 at NOON. The lowesb or any Tender not necessarily I accepted* 4 173 R. BIRD, Architect. K'i. L-, 'H. -__JL—3 DAVID THOMAS. . — _____ , , „ SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr T. T. Dowliug, Mounfc Sotnera, to sell 1 Draught Gelding, specially re onmended as thoroughly Btauuch iti any work. Sale—l 30 o'clock. 4 169 D< THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MaY 11, 1899. 11/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held an (he above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING EN 1 RIBS. I). THOM. S, | 93 Auctioneer. ! Fnedlander Bros. 200 ACRE FARM AT GREEN STREET. 3A.TURD iV, APHIL 22, 1809 MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS, 1 td. (in cnojiinouon with the New Ztnv and Farmers' Co-operative Assoniati'm) live been favored with instructions from ilr John Knox. to sell by public auction at ho West Street Mar*, on the *bove --'at*, us very desirable fat in, bciug part of the ate Mrs Greenstreet's run, containing '200 > A ores- 200 \.ad being part of the best land on the run. ['he property is subdivided into six well enced paddocks, is wtll watered, has good )wel ing house, Granary, Stab'e, and other mprovements, and for grain producing or ;razing can hardly be surpassed in the ounty. The farm has always been judt iously worked by the present; owner, and ias yielded heavy crops of wheat, eto. I is bou| six milcH from Ashburton, adjoins the he well known Properties of Messrs I. Jargent, Hill Bros., and J. D Stewart, and a close to the Greenetreeb Sohooi and Post )ffioo. Sale at 2 p.m. For further particulars, apply to FKIISDLANDKK BROS..^ Limited, oa N.Z. FARMERS' CO- VJoint Agente. OPKRViIVK ASBOOIA- TiON. 1 89 R. FKIEDLANDEIS, Auctioneer CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR "Kukos Teas" IN.- ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. rpHE Beßb House for Teas and Sugaw— OAESON & CO. The best value in Boiler Floor, 2001b sacks 14s. CABBON & 00. The besb House for Dairy Produce, TAHSON & CO. The besb Houeb for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CAESON & CO. The besb House for Household Ironmongery, CAbSON & €0. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract, Tanored Street, Ashburton. ALLENTON. SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. TTIRONTING Allen's Road, William Jj Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 21, 26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the properly of Mb J. Moban; Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very easy terms of payment- Apply to T. BULLOCK,



Entertainments. ADDFELLOW S> TT AL L~ FRIDAY, APRIL 21, F KID AY. NORTHCOTE'S KINSUA'OGRAPH OF THE Spanish-American War AND ONTQTE CONCERT GOMBINATTfON. AH the Favourite War Pictures. A Host of Novelties. Special Musical I terlucta. Doors opep, 7 30, Overture at 8 sharp. Front Seats, 2s; Body of Theatre, Is j Little ones, half-price. 4 154 HAKRY ABBOT, Agent. Public Notices. ashburton county council, NOTICE of Ratepayers whose Rates and Water Charge* ore Outstanding is Irawn to the following Resolution of the Council:— "That the Council requires prompt pay ment of all outstanding Rates and Water Charges, and after Ist May next the Council will make a selection by Ballot of lots of tirenty or more Rate payers to be proceeded againßb by Summons in the S.M. Court without further notice." By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. LshbnrtoD, April 19, 1899. 4 171 ASHBURTOIT BO B.QXJG tt SCHOOL? rTOUSEHOLDKRS are Reminded thut LJL the Election of a a Committee for thu asuing year takes takes place at the Annual loeting to be held in the School House on IQNDAY NEXI, the 24ch inst., at 7.30 m. 164 WM. CRAIGHEAD, Chairman. ORANGE HALL. SATUBDAY,""APJ^IL 23. ASHBURTON PBKSBYTEBIAN CHUBCH MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. * SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE "X. will take placo on tho above date, in d of the Manse Debt. The Hail will be open from 10 a.m. /- LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. J/« Donations for above thankfully received 7 any of the members of Finance Committee. 4 2 XT ANTED KKOWN.—Nicholas & it Pickfokd have in Stock a Chuis^ ilection of Ladies' and Gcntl.mauV ancing Shoes. XT A NIED KN () WN, —That Nich »las IT & Pickfoi D have jus;, Lnidod a ig Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed aality, jTTANTF.D- KNOWN.—That Vicho t V las & Picktobd's is the only bhop Ashbutton wheio tho famous Adapted oot can be obtained. HIT ANTED KNOWN,-Ladies in f T want of a F.rst-elasa Walking loe shouM try the famous B Stock Brand Nicholas & Pickfjiids. jYTaNTKD- KNOWN.- N'ch ias & ?y PiG'KFORD have just Lat.dfd a rge Line of Warm Slippers for Winter. »11 and Inspect. HTTANTED KNOWN. -Nicholas & f V Pickf>)jbd. Boot Makers, Bast treat, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, id make Boots and Shoes to order. All ork Guaranteed. ETTAHTED KNOWN.—When in TT doubt as to where to 'ake your epairs, remember that Nicholas & 'ickfoiid always Guarantee Satisfaction. 4 166 H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam ow prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO LGRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelvrrigbt'B. Shoeing, andjGerera Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent for—Booth, McDonald and Co., nd Andrews and Boavea, Henry McElrea, WOOL, SKIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. rXTANTED KNOWN —That I am 3ASH BUYER, at full market rates, FEED OATS, )ATSHEAF CHAFF & STRAW CHAFF AND SECONDS OF WHEAT. Must be first quality. Also, WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Eto. Top price and prompt cash. TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, CANDLES, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc, At Wholesale Prices. Note the Address—* HENHY MoELREA, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. - NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AHandale Coal Coy., LIMITED, HHAG POINT, npHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST \ Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, m unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district), ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ASHB U RTON, OR A'JJ THE COMPANY'S MINE. i



ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. OWNERS' AND JOCKEYS' PASSES will be issued at the Club's Room, Arcade, from 9 am to 11 am TO-MORROW. C H DOW DING, 4 174 Secretary ; POiSOMED! I " X report comes from the district of Wagunyah | N.P.W., of « fettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken fro?i a °ne P°nnd tin ia use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic ar.icl, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of saW in welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers tha(; tea packed in small tins, owiag to its very absorbent Datura, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed in lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. Thiß style of packet is quite impervious to the air, aDd tea so packed has been known to retain al its aroma and strength lor a period of five years.'



Wanted. WANTED,— To Let, a 7 acre {paddock at back of County Saleyards.—Apply fco Mr Pcrnell, Montgomery's Buildings. 4J68 TXTANIED KNOWN-500Dozen Oysters V V for the Races, and all kinds of Fresh and Smoked Fish.—J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 4 170 "I7IOR SALE—Lady's new Massey-Harris M Bicycle, For particulars apply Mail Office, 4172 T OST—Moonstone Brooch, probably In JLJ Cameron Street. Reward.—Apply Guardian Office. 4 164 ANTED" KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. SECURE Bargains during last fourteen days of Northcote & Hbfford's Sale* New Goods on May 1. -VTORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S Dress- JJN making Rooms open May 1. Dress Stuffs and Trimmings to suit all—on' May 1. TRAWBERRY PL4NTS FOR SALE- Ordinary, 2a 6d per 100. A few of the celebrated Royal Sovereign at 2a 6d per dozen.—T. Pitt, Smithfield Nursery. 4 137 NEW BOOKS afc published prices.— The Luck of the Native Born, by Barry; The Red Axe, by Crockett; The Harvest of Sin, by Leighton; Wyndham's Daughter, by Annie Swan; very cheap editions of Robert Elamere; Memoirs and j Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ; The Gates i of Eden, etc.j also new cheap editions of Sheldon's works. Homer's and Nister's popular tales.—A. H; Williams. ORGANS from 10s per month, Pianos from £1 per month. Second hand Piano cheap, English make. Violin and Case complete for 21s. Accordions from 2a 6d. Violin Extras, Music. New song " Victory."—H M Jones.



SAUDIS ft< & Won* Euca lypti fc^xtrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty t he King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General - for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded iiploma aC t!>e Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distinction forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Uousul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we abate:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dri Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswaid, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and ntber [substance", adherent to primary distillation, will devclope the sanative qualities proper to the plant AUcrude oils, or so called s?ncalypti Extracta are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpeniinee, which ire abandoned long' since as an internal: medicament. These crude oils, or so called Kucalypti Extracta, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour-— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely ; through its surplus oxygen, 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resin* and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extract*, are applied by mistake in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. ,



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