Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1899. Local and Genera!.

Commercial cows on fourth page. Aim Gambling League. — There is a proposal to form an Anti-Gambling League m Chrisfcchurch. Several ladies and gentle men have taken the matter up, and it ia stated that a public meeting will shortly be held. Pebs)NAL—-The twany friends of Miss B M. Hai band, of the London Mission, Rellary, South India, will be please"i to learn that she has paused her second year examination m the Kanause language. She is also much : better m health. Hiqhbank.—Various defaulters at the Highbank settlement have been reported en by the ranger of the Land Board, which on Friday resolved that the Minister of Lands should be recommended to group the sections according to the plan submitted. FAKMBK8 1 CO-OPEBATITE ASSOCIATION.— Mr J Newman, late wioh Messrs Kaye and Garter, Christchurch, has been se'ected from aboub fifty applicants as manager at Timaru of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Assoo ation, m place of Mr 0. H. Inglis, who takes charge of the London branch. Te« Value op Petitions.—■•• Petitions do not weigh very much with me. I have no doubt that you would get) plenty of per sons to make Mr Wilson, our acting town olerk, Emperor of Russia, provided the persona signing had nothing to pay."—Thus Or. Solomon on petitions at a meeting of the Dunedin City Council, says the Sttr. Orioket.—An interesting cricket match will be played on the Domaia Oval on Wednesday and Thursday next — South Canterbury Association v. Ellesmere Associa tion. Play will cojimence on Wednesday morning, shortly after the arrival of the morning train from Christchuroh. The following will represent the South Canter bury Association—B. R. Macdonald (captain), H. W. Moore, Fish, McLean, Mendelson, Daw, Brown, Mclntosh.H. and A. B White, and Dr. Cox. Waikakahi. — The Canterbury Land Board on Thursday adopted several resolu tions of importance to intending applicants for sections on the Waikakahi instate.' The motions adopted are—That each application must be accompanied by a deposit; selectors may not apply for more than 1000 acres of agricultural land, or 5000 acres of pastoral land ; and the Waitaki village aettlera to be considered landless, as regards having ap plied for the 50 acre sections laid off adjoin ing their present holdings. Determined to Escape.—An eight-year old boy, whose escapades m Auckland have given his guardians much trouble, broke away a few days ago from the Parnell Industrial School, and no trace of him could be found until a constable discovered the runaway m the engine-room of a steamer about to leave for Paeroa, The last time this juvenile Jack Sheppard was m the station the police took away his "breeka," and gave him a girl's skirt, m case he should try to give them the slip. But the little fellow did clear out, skirt and all! The Canterbury- Wellington F«ot*all ArPEAL.-^The secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Union has received a lebter from the secretary of the English Union, stating that the committee had considered the appeal of the Wellington Union against the decision of the New Zealand Union m deciding that the referee m the Canterbury-Wellington match last year was right m awarding the southern team the free kick from which they scored their second goal, and was of opinion that the referee had no alternative bub to rule as he did. The appeal was therefore dismissed ( Writing m Schools. — The custom of compelling school children to write lines as a punishment was condemned by eeveral members of the Nelson Education Board at its last meeting. The children rushed through their lines as hurriedly as possible, to get them finished, and m many instances the hand-writing was permanently affected. The opinion was expressed that all Boards should make some representations to their teachers on the question of this very un desirable practice. j

THE NEW CALEDONIAN ESCAPEES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington March 10 | It is said that the reason why the crew of the Rippingham Grange are showing so much sympathy with the convicts hidden on board is the way m which those captured at Tohio were treated. According to the ac count given, the men were knocked about m a most sh&inef ul way, being beaten, kicked and stamped on, and one was nearly killed. So incenßed were the crew on seeing this that the officers had to order them away to pre vent them from falling on the French police men. All three men are ordinary criminals of a low type, and not political offenders. The steamer stops next at the River Plate. While here Mr Charles Graves, the second officer was notified that he had been awarded the Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving the life of a drunken stevedore at Buenos Ayres on November 20. The man jumped overboard and savagely attacked Graves when he went to the rescue.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

The New Shipbuilding Programme United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 10 c House of Commons, Mr Goscaen, First Lord of the Admiralty, unfolded his new naval programme. He said it was proposed to construct two battleships, two armoured first class cruisers, three very fast email cruisers, two sloop?, and two first-class torpedo boats. Only £550,000 would be required during the coming year, owing to there being arrears of votes on account of the original and supplement tary programme. The total expendi ture for the new construction, covering all the programmes, was £8,835,000, an excess of £1,167,000 for the current year. While Prance had increased her construction expenditure to only a small extent, Russia proposed to spend this year three and a-half millions beyond her ordinary expenditure. If the other Powers attending the Peace Conference diminished their shipbuild ing, Great Britain was prepared to modify her proposals. Mr Goschen, in conclusion, proudly recalled the strik ing confidence which Britain exhibited last autumn when peace was pre carious. This confidence was owing to the Admiralty's complete readiness. He said it was intended to make Wei hai-wei a secondary naval base. When fortified, it would become a harbor of great importance.

CABLE NEWS.

United Pres« Auoafetton—«By Kleobrlo I'eiegraph—Copyright London, March 9 Madame Melba has been engaged to appear in grand opera at Ooventj Garden. Miss Ellen Terry had a narrow | escape while playing Poitia in "The Merchant of Venice" at the Grand Theatre, Fulham. Owing to an acci dent to the stage machinery, the curtain fell suddenly and narrowly missed Miss Terry's head. Miss Marion Terry, the well-known actress, baa received concussion of the brain through leaping.from a rnnaway cab. At the Parliamentary election, Mr \O. Trevelyan, a Radical, was elected, by a majority of 985, for the Elland Division of Yorkshire, in the place of Mr Wayman, retired. March 10 The Dowager Viscountess Hampden, mother of Lord Hampden, is dead. Two thousand American troops, who are proceeding to Manilla, landed at Malta, and were reviewed by the Governor of the island, Berlin, March 9 The War Budget Committee has reported to the Reichstag, which agreed to increase the Infantry. The Reichstag has ratified the pur chase of the German Hew Guinea Company's rights for four million marks, and the assumption of a pro tectorate. St. Petersburg, March 9 The Czar's Peace Conference will be opened at The Hague on May 18. New York, March 9 The remains of Mr Kipling's daugh ter, Josephine, have been cremated. Mrs Kipling bears her grief with noble fortitude, and says that Josephine's death is her own special grief, and she will bear it alone. Mr Kipling is still ignorant of his daughter's death. Storms in the Argentine Republic have destroyed three hundred thousand tons of wheat.

Cairo, March 9 The Greeks at Omdurman have made claims on the Egyptian Government totalling two thousand pounds for losses sustained previous to the Soudan wars. The claims include the value of the paper money issued by General Gordon.

Calcutta, March 9 The charge upon which Chapekar and Eenade were sentenced, was based on their complicity m the murders of W. 0. Rand and Lieutenant Ayers, Foonah plague officers m 1397.

Sydney, March 10 The Attorney-General has decided to take the place of the mining companies who are opposing the Oassell Gold Recovery Company's application for an amendment of the cyanide patent. He considers the matter of such national importance that it. should be undertaken by the Grown.

Mr Reid has agreed with the other Premiers to join m the expense of sending a combined rifle team to Eng land, to be selected on the same principle as a cricket team. It is pro poped to arrange a series of England v Australia matches.

John Bell, formerly a shipping clerk m Dunedin, has been committed for trial on a charge of forging and uttering Union Steamship Company's tickets. He made a statement to the effect that the act was the outcome of privation and mental worry, which had weakened his judgment. When charged by the detectives, he admitted everything, and gave the company all particulars.

Adelaide, March 10 General Booth is improving. He has decided to abandon his New Zea land tour.

HURRICANE IN QUEENSLAND.

i United Press Association—By Eloobrlo Telegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, March 10 Later details state that the hurricane on the northern coast caused great destruction to the shipping and considerable loss of life. The steamer Warrego, arrived at Oooktown from the gulf ports, reports that a hurricane commenced on Saturday and lasted twelve hours. The schooner Meg Merrilees was totally wrecked off Pelican Shoal, Tawara, and drifted ashore. The crew was saved. Eleven pearling luggers are known to be lost, and so far as ascertained eleven men were drowned. The Warrego also passed the schooner Crest of the Wave totally dismasted and apparently abandoned, drifting at sea. Further southward she noticed that the Channel Hock lightship had disappeared. A little later a number of bodies, apparently of white men, were seen floating m the water. There is great anxiety m Cooktown as to the safety of the Tawara pearling fleet of 150 luggers. Only twelve have been seen afloat since the gale, Several sshooners are also missing. The Warrego has been despatched from Oooktown to continue her search and render assistance. The pearling fleets suffered severely, but it is hoped that most of the missing vessels have been driven out to sea, and will turn up safely, (Received W»k*pu»k» March 11, 9 25 a-m, Gdabdian Office, 11-36 a-m) Brisbane, March 11 Experts think that many of the pearling fleet were driven on the Barrier reef, and it will be possible to rescue many of the crews. Unconfirmed information was to hand last night that the schooner Aladdin is ashore on a reef. The Japanese mail steamer, arrived at Townsville, confirms the loss of life and damage to the pearling fleet, north of Oooktown. The schooners Silvery Wave and Sagita, with their fleet of luggers, have been lost. Captain Porter, of the Crest of the Wave, estimates the losa of life at two hundred. The steamer all the previous day encountered dead bodies floating. He believed the Channel Rock lightship foundered with all hands. The captain of the mail steamer thinks there are wrecks north-east of Cape Melville, as the bodies came from that direction. The ketches Xarifa, Two Brothers, and Rosa, are total wrecks, and the fleet schooner Skifcty Belle is also lost. The' schooner Ruby is ashore on a sand bank. The Pearl Shell Company baa

cabled to London withdrawing all nhell from the tales opening on the 14 h met, at the loci of the fleet ii expected appreciably to affect the market.

THE WHANGAREI TRAGEDY.

—— —_«—.— United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. AttokiAnd, March 10. Farther particulars of the alleged murder at Whanaarei are that Fuller was terribly gashed across the faoa. There were four gashes m the head and the skull was fractured m two places. Any of the wounds would hava been fatal. The relations between Fuller and Howson were pood, ! though there were occasional disputes. They were comrades m the 65th regiment during the war. Howson was drawing a sergeant's and Fuller a private's pension. It was noticed during the past) year that Howson was failing rapidly and had occasional fits of morosenesg and apparent insanity. Previous to living with Fuller, Ilowson was m a cottage hospital ab Mairtown, aad was receiving charitable aid. Chief Detective Graoe leaves for Whangarei immediately.

SPORTING.

United Press [Association—By Electric Telegraph, Christohukch, March 10 The following handicaps have b«en de alared :— Great Easter Handicap, of 500 iovs; seven furlongs,—Blazer 9.9, Daunt 9,8, Boreas 9 5. Altair 9.1, Ariine 8.12, Sylvia Park 8 11, Dundas 8.8, Douglas 87, Red Laooer 8 5, Onigo 8.3, Goldleaf 8-2, Double Event) 8.1, Starshofc 8.0, Skirmisher 80, Black and Bed, Rochester, Jewel, Djin Djin 711, Brisa, Torfculla, Female Franchise, Motto, 7.10, Nihilisb 7.8, The Orphan, Bizarre 7.7, Cherrystone 7.4, Ben Farley, Ideal, Hermosa 7.3, Vandyke, Sequin 7.2, Bloomer 7.0, Gobo 6.13, Tireau 6.12, Mala. tna 6,11, Heritaa 6.10, Peerage 69, La Reine 6.8, Valentine 6.7. Sedgebrook's weight was mutilated m transmission, ' Gbeax Autumn Handicap, of 500 soys; one mile and a half.—Daunt 8.13, Altair 8.13, Douglas 813, Boreas 8.12, Starshot 8.1, Fulmen7.ll, Dundas 7.11, Double Event 7.10, Gold Leaf 7.9, Red Lancer 78, Onigo 7.8, Skirmisher 7.7, Black and Red, Motto andTortulla 7.6, Pitch and Toss 7.5, Djin Djin and Sequin 7.3, Brisa 7.0, Sedgebrook 6.13, Malatua 6.10, Ideal, Tireau and Heritas 6 9, Huku6 8, Gobo, Bloomer and Peerage 6.7.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do nob held ourselves responsible for tb« opinion! expressed by our oorreipoudenU)

THE DOMAIN TRACK.

to the Editor. Sib,—With reference to your article m last Thursday's paper, lam pleated to note that you advocate the formation of a Sport* Association with a view to taking over con trol of the oval, etc. From information ab hand I believe the Ariel Bicycle Giab and St. Patrick's Sports Association are the only two bodies now paying rent for the ground. Surely the other clubs interested cannot expeob the Domain Board and the two pay ing Clubs to provide them with a track and free labour all the year round, and then allow them to take possession of ths oval when they please. The Ashburton Amateur Cycling Club deserves the treatment meted oub to them by the Domain Board, If tbey again adopt the means of getting on the track that was tshown on Thursday when it , was being raked, etc., then the sooner they oease to exist as a Club the better it will be for sport m Aahburton. Why does sot this Oiub make a levy upon its members and pay the arrears of rent ? I for one would only be too glad to assist them.—l am, etc., Okb Who Pays Fob, His Sf obs.

ST. PATRICK'S SPORTS.

I TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l venture to offer a few suggestion! to the Committee of the St. Patrick's Sport* Association, seeing that they have so far shown a laudable desire to consult the convenience o! the public at well as of the competitors, and may be inclined to accept suggestions tendered with a desire to assist them as much as possible. I think the management would do well to notify that all the rules relating to unfair running, jostling, careless riding, etc., will be most rigidly enforced, so that no excuse can be pub forward m the event of the penal clauaea having to be enforced, It should be to arranged that mistakes as to the distance actually ridden by cyclists, such as have i occurred m other quarters recently, could not occur. An excellent plan adopted by the Elleumere Club at their opening meeting was to have » black board facing the corn* petitors after they passed the post, on whioh the lap* still to run were carefully shown; that is to say, every time a lap waa to be finished, one leaa wai shown on the board* Another point of some importance m the cycling events would be the exercise of some discrimination m dividing the competitor! , into heats, go as to prevent—as far a« it may be possible—two or more ridera foe a particular cycle firm being, nearly together. The effect of the working of little combi nations of ridera is altogether opposed to good times, honest riding, and satisfactory trials. Then again as young ridera have not sufficient experience to properly utilise their handicaps, and are. very often made us* of by their more astute rivals aa pacers, it might be a good plan to glre lap prizes even m handicap races after the limit men have been caught by those starting from about the middle handicap. I know the problem of how to get the best pace set ia a difficult one, but any reasonable suggestion is worth considering* The question of the track will I am sure receive all attention from the Committee, but it ia now too late for anyi mprovement to be made m it beyond having it watered and rolled if Tuesday and Wednesday should be hot days.—l am, ate, -SrOßt.

News in Brief.

The New Zealand Farmers' Comparative Association will offer several lines of cross bred and half bred ewes at the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday next, including lines from Mount Sotners and the Alford Estate. At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday next, Mr D. Thomas will offer some good straight lines of merino and crossbred ewes from the Longbeaeh eatate j also a big line of second crosa ewes, which will no doubt command the attention of farmers on the look out for breeding ewea. At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, March 14, Mr E. W. Hanmer, m conjunction with Messrs Dalgety and Co., will offer on account of Mr A. E. Peache, a large line of sound* mouth halfbred ewes from the well-known Mount Somera flock. Those who want a good straight line of breeding ewea should give these their attention. Mr Henry Stephenson, of the Havelock street auction rooms, announces that la addition to his ordinary produce and auctioneering business, he receives regular consignments of colonial and island fruit, whioh he disposes oCprivately during the week m lots to suit fruiterers and others, and also holds'regular auction sales of .same on Saturdays m connection with his uiual weekly sales of produce, etc.

m& d?ili*u*'l!ON GUABMdNs SA'fUBDAt, MAKCH ll L69®



Pianos and Organs.—Mr Allan, the manager of D.I.C. Music Department, is now staying at the Commercial Hotel, and will remain for a few days. The D.I.C. have the finest stock m New Zeahnd to choose from, and the visit of their representative offers an excellent opportunity to those requiring a really good piano or organ, to obtain any information they may desire. Intending purchasers are requested to communicate with him, and he will wait upon them with illustrations and all particulars. None but reliable instruments offered. Cash or liberal terms. 7.11



The English Court Journal notes, with interest, a fashion penetrating to even what it eautiouslj particularises as ''the moat exalted" circles. The following ia the discovery, culled intact from the " exalted " columns of Royalty's favored chronicle— " The practice of ' pink' pill taking, ao lavishly encouraged by bold advertisement, ia said to. be making upward progress ia society, and report has it that the product of the < only genuine'■ manafaoturer-e-tha pill with the seven-worded name so often displayed before our eyea with piteoua entreaty to shun all pills with a 'missing word' m their title—haa penetrated to the most exalted circles. However this may be, it is not to be questioned that pale people m the highest walka of aooiety are availing themselves of 'Dr Williams'' dis covery and comparing notes, not without satisfaction at the improvement m fcheir personal appearance thereon reiultiog,"



J. L. Ili^s — Paperlianger.



Fublio Mottoes. N 0 T I 0 E. "" A LL ACCOUNTS owing to T. W. Hick jOL man, of Tinwald, must be paid before 31st March to T. W. Hickmau, or to m. HIOKMAN, 3 93 Graham's Road. WANTm WANTED, THRESHING MILL-To thresh about twenty thousand bushels of Grain. Apply to E. H. DOBSON, Manager, j 5 80 Lowcliffe Estate. BUSINESS NOTICE is hereby given that we have this day Sold our Business of Boot i and Shoe Manufacturers and Importers, Easb Street, to MESSRS J. M'JHOLAS and A. PIOKFORD. The said J. Nicholas and A. Pickford will receive all Debts owing to us, and their receipt) will be sufficient discharge. MCDONALD & MoDIARMID. Ashburton, March 3, 1899. In reference to the above, having bought the Business of the late firm, we hope by strict, attention to the wants of our cus tomers, to secure a continuance of the liberal patronage accorded to the above firm. Also, m order to facilitate the settlement of Trans fer of Business, we respectfully request Rn early settlement of all Outstanding Accounts. NICHOLAS & PIOKFORD. 333 J- L< Eiggs — Glazier- MISS BBSbIB~ffIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OP THE VIOLIN, T> EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, a&d to inform them Bhe is m I a position to supply anything they may > require m MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES^ CHE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at d£3O CASH, or easy Terms. Best Value Yeb Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Etc. Aoy Article not m stock procured im mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality. BESSIE sIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 3 92



Government Notices. WAIKAKAHI ESI'ATE. NOTICE is hereby gtv n that the WAIKAKAHI ESTAtK, South Can terbury, sub-divided as hereunder noted, will be opened for application at the Ltnd Offices, Christchurch, Timaru and Waimate, ou MONDAY, the 20th March, 1899, under the prov aioiis of the Land for Settlements Acts aud regulations thereunder. The Estate consists of about 48,000 ACRES, situated between the Waihao and j Waitaki Rivers, sdjacent to the Main South I Railway. The area offered for selection ' comprises :-> ---122 RURAL ALLOTMENTS, ranging from 45 fco 814 acres, on LEASE IN PERPETUITY, at, rentals varying from 2s 9il to 20a per aoro. 14 SMALL GRAZING RUN^, for lease for terms of 21 yearß, m areas ranging from 641 to 1473 acres, at rentals varyi-g from 2a 104 to 6s 7d per acre. 47 TOWNSHIP ALLOTMENTS, at Morven (Waihao), on the main rail way ; areas from 1 rood to 2 acres, at rentals from £1 to £4 per annum. The eastern portion of the estate is all level, the western portion consisting of low downs and hills; the bulk of the country is of excellent quality for cropping or grazing. Applications can be received only on special forms, which are obtainable from any Land Office. Applicants' must appear per sonally before the Board at one or other of the following places, to famish any addi tional information required as to their bona fides, viz:—At the Land Office, (Jhriatohureh, on Thursday and Friday, the 23rd and 24th March, or at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 25th March, at 2 p.m. ; or at the Land Office, Timaru, on Monday, the 27th March, at 3 p.m.; or at the Court house, Waimate, on Tuesday, the 28th March, at 10 a.m. The first Ballot for sections for which! there are more than one applicant on the 20th March, will be held at the Courthouse, Waimate, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, 1899, at 2.30 p.m. Applicants are advised-to make themselves fully acquainted with the regulations, strict compliance with which will be required from selectors. Sale pamphlets and forms of application may be obtained by intending applicants from the undersigned. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands, District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, February 27,1899. 3 34



-NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE A Han dale Goal Goy., LIMITED, SHAG POINT. rpHIS OOMPANY^TcOAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ip unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended *iy the Threshing Mill Owners of this district), ORDER FROM~OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHB U RTON, OR AJJ THE COMPANY'S MINE. 1186 E. Wl HANMER ' NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaoive Association, I have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business afc the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner of West Street and [ Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile ; old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER. J. L. Higga — Sigawriter.



FOR SALE, A VBBY DfisIEABLB PEOPBEXS. HS^raflL^H^Mw'^.d^Sb 4" ''jf^^^ 10J ACBBS OF LAND AND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK i OF POST OFFICE. [ riIHE Land possesses ample water frontage, ia well laid out, and produces annuallyj large and profitable crops of Raspberries. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application. F. FERjfcIMAN.



FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY, ABOUT ONE MILE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale the Interest m Lessa m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, situated near the Freezing Work-, upon which m builb a substantial house and stable. The land is well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are In turnips, the balance is laid down m grass and garden. The property ia well worthy of an inspection, F FERRIMAN. JL*^ £ASY TO ORINK . EASt 10 tft&\.S\« , EASILY THE EESV *** i CHANGE _IN_BUSINTCSS. Great Gash Realising Sale, NICHOLAS ~&~PICKFOfeD, HAVING bought out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid'B Aehburton business, at a discount of 20 per cent off Cost Prices, are determined with the object of getting ihe ready money, to hold a Cash Sale for ONE JMLOJN'I'H. ONLY. KJEQftftfCMfjl^JEfc this is the mo&t Genuine Boot Sale ever held m the district), want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our special purchase. That it will be to your advantage to secure a slock' of Boots, Shoes, aad Slippers, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICE LIST. S. D. S. D. Men's beet Frecch Oalf Shooters, usual price ..  18 6 now 16 9 Men's be^t French Calf Cookhams, usual .. .. 20 0  17 6 Men's beat Pegged Watertightß, .. 15 6 „ 12 9 Men's best Pegged Watertight Bluchers 12 6 „ 10 6 Men's best Pegged Shooters 15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shooters  .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Men's Bluchers 76  69 Men's Bluchers 6 9  5 9 Men's Bluchers 5 9,, 111 Men's be <t French Calf Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe platea .. .. 11 6 „ 9 6 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe plates .. .. 10 6  8 6 Ladies' Leather 2 bar ehoea .. ..   6 6  5 3 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes .. 66  56 Ladies'best Glace 2 bar shoes .. * 12 6  10 6 Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoes  t . .. 13 0 „ 10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoea 9 6 „ 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots ..   10 6  8 9 i A lot of Children's and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes to be sold at 7to 9, 23; 10 to 13, 2a 3d; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ;3t07, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30s, to clear ab from 12a 6d to 18s 6d. A line of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22s 6d, now 15s. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6a 6d, now 4a 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8s 6d, now 6s 6d, acd hundreds of other pairs at tqually low prices. Remember : We want the Caßh, and must geti ib before the Ist of April. So come and secure some of the Bargains, and help ua to meet) our payment. DON'T FORGET SALE STARTS ON JJ'JRIO/S.Y, lOtli lust. NICHOLAS EAST STREET., (LATE McDDNALD AND MoDIARMID.) 3 76



MONEF. TO LEE)D-£20,000 at 4J per cent., m one suni,[or will be divided to suit borrowers. F. FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALT?, X HA YE the following* Farms for Sale, situated m varlouaparts of the District)— 124 acres, 500 acres, 6050 acres, 700 acres, 4000 acres. Full particulars on i application. j F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HA7JE several Houses for Salejboth m Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LB P IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and Washouse. F. FERRIMANi TjiOß SiLE—WASHING TUBS. A large^quantity at 3a 6d eachj; just) the thing everyone require?. F. FKRRIMAN. : liMi III 1 III! li lililll 'hill I ill lilll 1111111 l Millli Illll'll illlillF'BllilLllll lIM HI JJH.HH—M—II IiWMWWMWMWWWMWMB———i FOR SALE. A Four-Howe Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good working order. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. QUEENSLAND Cane So<?ar, Fire Proof Safes by Milner and others. A large range, two ovena and boil3r (a very low price will bo accepted), Steel Horse Collars, Portable Boilers. FBRRIMAN.



WAKAiNUI ROAD. X O LET—Fouc Awes of Good Lam?, together with a Large Comfortable Dwelling Hous-. To a good tenant a very moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRTMAN. FOR SALE. 4 CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably uituated for sub-division, well worthy oflnspection. Full particulars on application. F. SERFIMAN.



QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 1 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK w Blended Terns. The above statement, after 18 years' 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. SHAG POINT COAL. THE PREMIE X OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. rnHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hereby notify thab MESSRS VV. H. OJLLINS & CO. are their OJXJUY" A gen* 8 m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. ! All orders entrusted to them will receive | prompt attentions Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedia. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 318 General Manager. | J. 1+ Higgs~-JB@coretoa?.



Fried'lander Bros., Ld, J. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, XS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS, The Beßfc Selection ever offered to the Alh» burton Public. DOUBLE THE STOCK to choose from of any other shop m the district, WATCHES, CLOCKS, Jewellery, E.JP. Ware, NEW NOVELTIES, NEW NOVELTIES. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Watches, Watches, Sifflit Xestiog? a Specialty J. V. DE BEEK, ASHBURTON.



GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LO NJ3 0 N . WE beg to intimate to our ntnnerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WH&AT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. I We are m a position to offer J freight by Sailers and Steamers lat lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to Inake Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission' and Interest, and our experience i m the Grain and Produce Trade j 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.



CHUR6H SErmOfiS. 1 ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Aahburtoa. FRIDAY— Kvering Prayer and Address, 7 15 p.m. j Choir Pi-aciice, 8 p.m. 4th SUNDAY IN LENT (March 12 ) 8 30 am—Holy Communion. 11 am—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 pm—Dromore—Rev. R. A. Woodfc nrpe J 630 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Preacher— Rev. Edward Abbott, D.D., Rector of St. James', Cambridge, Boßton, U.S.A. Rb-V. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Frledlanaer tsros., Limited. FOU PEIVATE.SALE. TTTB Have for Private Sate, a oomplete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6- H.P. Avelinjf and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, OHAFFCUTrEK by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCKUSWi'R, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTfNO, and Sundries ; all m first-claas order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven.



A YIOTIM OF Functional Disease. A] ovnt « NKVER fails any one m •TVIcIXUITI sao h a predicament. To BuflFerera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Bisiousuess and Constipation it is '* A friend In need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Adaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and disease*. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many nersoae afflicted with constipation have testi fitd not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No o&re is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an Appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared ■cientifioally, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form.



BEN JAM IH GUM la nol a chewing gam, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twice as much as any other Cough Mixture m the mark"t. ItißtheKlMi OP ALL. PBIOB : Is Od and 2s Ox> Chemists and Stores. Spencer Yiocent* CHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PKOPRISTOR * CLABKE'S S4l PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the bfick and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Eatablished upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Liucoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln A f ale may gie & wise man couusel, and it's this —drink unblended diamond jubilee seas! —Agents—Shearman Bros , Ashburton, W T Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfield; James Gudsell, Tiuwald,



CONUNDEUM. •VfTHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?—Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is no Cou«h Medicine like it). In troduced into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the prsprietor of their Speedy Cure. Ib is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by & fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the same ' Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which was firafc made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the daya of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin Orum is a Compound of this Balsam, with other j Ingredients, prepared by a specialg process j for internal use. Are you troubled with your Cheab? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lunga. Ib will nob heal them at once. It must be used for some time, and used wgularly m old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM j Will Heal the inflammation of the threat and passages of the nose as Friars' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with thi infUniimuion which caus-e them.



ALAXUM «»» Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness Costivenesß, Sour Stomach, Loss o Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all fuootional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS W-KLXj.- ETha whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec bho organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time Msimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxtjm is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to ' activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be " just as good,' It may be better—for the dealer —because of its better profit, but m such an instsnee the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS. PRICE 2s 60