Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1899.

"Mr Theodore Naitikr," says the Northern Scot, published at Elgin, " when he returned A HOT JACOBITE, to his native laud some years ago s after a long sojourn m Australia, with that now familiar Highland costume which did duty at gatherings of the Uale -1 donian societies at the Antipodes, m hia carpet bag, posed as a patriot, and for years laboured m securing signa tures for a national memorial to Queen Victoria to ask her to use her influence to make all sfcatobmen and public officials use the word ( Britain/ instead of • England/ when referring to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The cause was really a good one for all Scotsmen, and Irishmen too have a grievance m this matter. Mr Napier's memorial did not, however, meet with the approval he desired, and as a consequence he seems to have shaken off all allegiance to Queen Victoria. In a Oulloden anniversary speech he referred to the Hanoverian dynasty as ' Hanoverian swine' ; but now he has sent a telegram couched m the following terms to a Bavarian Princess : — * To Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Mary 111. and IV.,Wittlebacker Palace, Munich, —May it please your Majesty to receive the homage and congratulations of your humble and loyal subjects m Scotland on this the anniversary of your Majesty's accession to the Crown of these realms.' This is, of course, rank treason on the part of Theodore Napier and his associates of j the White Rose League. But what j makes their position a farce is the fact that they have not yet got a Pretender, j For Maria Theresa, of Lorraine' D'Este, wife of Prince Louis of Bavaria, who is descended from Charles I. to the ninth generation by the female line, has no pretension to the Crown of the Stuarts, and it was at her request that her son, Prince Rupert, was sent over as the representative of her family to Queen Victoria's Jubilee rejoicings laßt year."

Local and Genera!.

General Booth.—The Salvation Army at Dunedin have been advised bhat General Booth will fulfil his New Zealand pro gramme.—Frees Association telegram. The Marine Scandal,—lb is stated that the Crown Prosecutor has been instructed to move m the Supreme Court to force Captain Jones to render up hia certifiedte as master, which ib is alleged he secured by misr epresentatioa. F airfield Freezing Works.—The repre" ssntative of the Belfast Company has booked a considerable amount of space at the Fairfield works lately, and at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday was asked to reserve space for another 5000 sheep and lambs. Beoess Speech.—Mr C. Lewis, M.H.R.i addressed a fair meeting of electors at the Theatre Royal, Christchurch, on Tuesday night. He criticised adversely the Old Age Pensions Act, the state of the Civil Service, and the rnada and bridges policy of the present Government. He advocates the local government reform, defended the Opposition m its alleged bitter and acrimonious criticism of the Government). At the conclusion a vote of thanks and confidence was carried. Tongariro—Mr J. P. McArthur, of Sydney, accompanied by Mr Robert Rose, of the Terrace Hotel, Taupo, as guide, has returned from a week's visit to Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. They report (says the Taupo correspondent of the Napier Daily Telegraph) the result of the recent eruption of ISgaurohoe to be the formation of a new vent m the crater ring, which at the time of their visit contained two others which were quiescent. The active one is about forty yards m diameter, and is emitting dense volumes of sulphurous smoke. Quantities of mud, sulphur, and stones were scattered on the slope of the mountain towards the Kariori Plains, as also upon the summit of Tongariro, where deposits of mud, etc., were seen. Ngauruhoe is believed to have opened this new vent on Sunday night week. Increase of Disease—The Lyttdton Times says that when discussing the question of recommending the Special Committee to take into immediate consideration the construction of public abattoirs m Christchurch at the City Council on Monday night, Councillor Gray produced a copy of the Gazette, containing statistics of the deaths m the celony for the past year. He said that he did not know whether cancer was contracted by eating cancerous mt>at, but) the year's statistics of the four hospitals m the colony aa to deaths from cancer were very alarming. Altogether one hundred and sixty deaths from this disease were recorded, a total which waa only exceeded by one or two other diseases on the list. One of these was phthisis, with a total of two hundred and eight victims, a disease whic was itself classed by many medical men aa a sort of tuberculosis. Besides phthisis, there were many other deaths directly due j to tuberoulosis. Football.—-The annual meeting of bhe Ashburton Junior Football Club was held m the Arcade Chambers on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the ohair was ocoupied by Mr Mont Baker. The Secretary read the report and balance sheet, which were adopted. He stated that during the pasb season eight matches had been played, six of which had been won, one drawn, and one lost/. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year.— President—G. A. M. Buckley, Esq.; Vice- Presidents—Messrs D. Thomas, Hugo Fried lander, John Studholme, J. C. N. Grigg, H. 0. Percy, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, and Rev. Father O'DonaeJl j horn members—Messrs J. Cow, J. McTSgue, L. J. Hobbs, and A, Orr; Committee—Messrs A. Gates, E. John, E. Willis, C. Willis, R. Kerr, P. Orr j Captain —T. Nolan j Vica-Oapfcain —M. Baker; honv treasurer —E. Crisp ; hon. secretary—D. Revell; selection committee- Captain, vice-captain, secretary, and 0. Willis and B. John,—A meeting was held m the Arcade Chambers on Monday evening for the purpose of forming a new football club. There was a large attendance, and Mr F. Wilson occupied the chair. Ib was decided to form a club to be called the Pirates Foot ball Club, and the following officers were elected :—Patron—G A M Buckley, Rsq ; President—Mr D Thomas; Vice Presidents —Messrs H Friedlander, J C N Grigg, H S Drummond, A Harrison, R Alexander, W Patching, H G Percy, Dr. Maude, Dr. Bolger, and W Grainger j Captain—Mr J Hepburn ; Sub Captain — Mr R Boyle ; Secretary—Mr F Pritchard; Treasurer—Mr F J Pritchard; Committee — Messrs W Burns, F Wilaon, J Wilson, I Baigent, and H Hefford; Selection Committee — The Captain, Bub-Captain, and F J Pritchard; Auditor—Mr I A Baigent. The subscrip tion was fixed at ga, and the colours—black jersey, with skull and cross bonea. A hearty vote of shanks to the Chairman terminated tht|meetlag.

Ewinjb FiiVEa.— The Otagt Daily Times reports that a malady which has broken out amongst some pigs at Mataura ia proved to be swine fever. .Another Duty —Among the duties Mr M iy, the ofcation master at Kakaia, has had to perform since the railway accident, was to marry a couple on Monday, he being the ! locU registrar. The surroundings were not the most cheerful for euch an evenf, but the brifie and bridegroom will pr^bab y be none the less happy m their future career. The blood is the medium by which all nutriment iB supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater ' abundance of blood vessels thu,n the horse's foot. Nor is greater oefre manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m 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 can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street^ or at hia private residence, Grey street.

THE REV. DR. E. ABBOTT AT ST. STEPHEN'S,

Preaching m St, Stephen's on Sunday to a crowded congregation the Rev. Dr Edward Abbott, who is on a visit to the Vicar and conducted service, chose for his text Psalm lxv —5.—" Thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain m the broad sea." (R,V.) He said—To the loyal and patriotic New Zealander, his islands with their beautiful scenery, their extended area, their varied resources, their fertile fields, their countless flocks, their isolation and independence, must seem a sort of centre of the globe, and all else secondary and incidental. But to one, coming, as I have come, from America by voyages aggregating over 14,000 miles, New Zealand is as one of the ends oi the earth, and as the home of those who remain m the broad sea; How much more these words mean for as ab the end of this century than they meant for the gifted man who wrote them on the shore of the Mediter ranean, so many hundred years ago ! What are some of the impressions made upon the mind of an American coming to New Zealand by the great European highway? 1, The continuity, geographically speaking, of the British name and power. Coming from New York across the Atlantic, the first point bo be touched is Gibraltar, and there Great Britain's foot was planted. Then m turn Malta, Egypt, Perini, Aden and Ceylon ; Burmah and India; Australia and Tasmania. Such are the steps by which New Zealand is reached, and they are the steps of the path which Great Britain has been making around the globe, 2. The loyalty and activity of the Church of England. Everywhere along this belt of the progress of British power, the presence, the devotion, the influence of the Church of England and of the various types of Reformed Christianity for which England stands, are to be seen and felt. 3. The most conspicuous feature of the devotion and life of the Uhurch ot England around the world, next of course to its fidelity to Truth, is its loyalty to the person of the Sovereign. The incessant round of daily prayer which goes up up from her altars for her Majesty Queen Victoria is most striking and significant. Here is a true centre and bond of unity for the widely separated members of the Great British family. Who can say how largely the long life of the Queen, the prosperity andsplendouf of her reign, the growth of her empire, the blessings that have flowed from it, are m direct answer to these prayars ? 4. The pre sent international spectacle. In the provi dence of God thre j great streams of colonisa tion have flowed from the little ialea of Britain oub upon the globe. First, the northern, and it pleased God that not Roman Catholic Spain or France, but reformed English Christianity should take possession of the fair and promising continent of North America. Second, the southern, and from the Cape northward and from Egypt south ward, two great currents are about to meet m the middle of the Dark Continent, and open from the Cape to Cairo a highway of Christian civilisation. Third, the eastern, sweeping across great India and Burmah, and gathering m Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. And now, what do we see to-day ? The great western current, bear ing its own name, American, appearing m the east, as if to join the othere, and so complete the circle of English influence and ascendancy around the globe. Has the pro vidence of God no designs m this for the future of mankind ? 5. And now of New Zaaland m particular. First, the fairness of her territory and the beauty of her scenery. Next), her removal from the con tentions and distractions that vex other precincts of the globe. After this, the pros perity and character of her people. Last, but nob least, her respeot for the Lord's Day, and the institutions of the Gospel, as witnessed by such a congregation and service as this. The single blot upon the scene is the prevalence and power of the drinking saloon. The public drinking bars of Aus tralia and New Zealand, and the drinking habits which they foster, are a reproach to the people, and a menace to their future. In conclusion, stand fast for Christ and the church. Every Christian who stands m his place and does his appointed duty is helping to cement and strengthen the elements of English influence for good m all the world. Let England and America, with their com munity of race, history, language, relations, and tradition, think and feel and work together to bring the world to Christ."

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Asliburton. The ordinary meeting of the Aehburton School Committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Craighead (chair man), McOallum, Steel, Phaup, Meddins, Rule and Silcock. FINANCE. The Chairman stated that the credit balance at the bank was £34 19s 7d. CORRESPONDENCE. A considerable amount of correspondence was dealt) with. master's report. The headmaster reported the number on the roll, 382; highest attendance, 345 j j average for past) four weeks, 305. j TRUANT OFFICER. It was recommended that the truant officer should visit each school during the last week m each month, to obtain a list of names of children whose attendance was irregular, and for other information. ALLENTON. The number of children on the roll at this school was reported to be 62 j highest attendance, 57; average, 50. HOLIDAY. Friday next, 17th inst,, being a general public holiday, it was resolved that) the schools be closed on that day. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Steel and McCaltum were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, with power to deal with certain necessary repairs. CARETAKER. Mrs Smith was granted an extra 15s for cleaning the Allenton school after the Sunday services, ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £2 5s 7d were * passed for payment, and the meeting concluded,

DREADFUL DEATH.

Unifced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, March 14 Mr George Talbut, proprietor of a quarry at <Qhristchurch, was killed while examining niachinery at a stone? crushing mill at Kiama. Talbut was literally dashed to pieces. His clothes caught m the shafting.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 14 The Rev Robert Brindle, Chaplain to the Forces, has been consecrated coadjutor to Cardinal Vaughan, the Archbishop of Westminster, Father Brinclle gained the Distinguished Service Order for work durmg the Egyptian and Soudan campaigns. He | was present at the fall of Omdurman, Hew Yobk, March 13 The steamer Castilian, 8800 tons, belonging to the Allan Line, while on her maiden voyage, ran ashore m a bad position at the Gannefc Rock, Bay of Fundy s Newfoundland. The disaster occurred during a fog. It is attributed Ito a strong current, and the derange ment of the compasses. All the pas -1 sengera and crew were rescued. Paris, March 18 A sailor accidentally turned on the seacock below the water-line on board a French battleship at Brest. Fright ened by the inrush of water, he fled to the deck. The vessel was m imminent danger of sinking before the divers managed to close the seacock. In the Chamber of Deputies, M, Lockroy stated that the explosion at Toulon was possibly due to an infernal machine, and that steps must be taken to isolate the magazines.

Oairo, March 13 The Abyssinians resident m Tigre are emigrating m numbers to Kassala, owing to their confidence m British rale. Sydney, March 14 The divorce case, Williamson v Williamson, was mentioned m the Divorce Court to-day, when the application of the petitioner, who is well known professionally as Maggie Moore, to have her evideace taken on affidavit, was granted. The i petitioner is at present m New Zea land. Adelaide, March 14 Mr Duddin, who is largely interested m the frozen meat trade at Liverpool has arrived hers on a visit to Australia and New Zealand.

THE SOUDAN.

The Khalifa Suffering from Leprosy United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Cairo, Maroh IS The Khalifa is suffering from leprosy, contracted through marrying the wife of a leprous Emir. His face is partly affected, and he therefore wears a veil continually. | March 14 The Khalifa is suffering heavy desertions from his force.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright). Paris,. March 14 Colonel Picquart has been trans ferred from military to civil custody.

A NEWCASTLE TRAGEDY.

A Ulan and Woman Found Dead. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 14 A man and a woman were found dead m bed m the Northern Hotel, .at Nswcastle. The man has been identi fied as Miller, a civil engineer, of Sydney, but the woman is unknown. A note m the man's writing stated that she had taken cyanide of potassium, and ho must follow. Miller waa con victed of bigamy at Hobart, a few years ago, but was released owing to ill health, and he rejoined his wife here.

The woman victim of the Newcastle tragedy is supposed to be a barmaid, who went to New Zealand four years ago.

THE KAISER AND MR RHODES

United Press [Association— By Electrio Telegraph. Berlin, March 13 The Kaiser sent a carriage to bring Mr Cecil Rhodes to the palace. Mr Cecil Bhodes's audience with the Kaiser lasted 45 minutes, the Emperor showing keen interest m his scheme. Mr Rhodes then visited the Foreign Office and the Reichstag. His railway agreement, which is on broad lines, is arranged to safeguard German interests m Africa. An Anglo German syndicate is considered probable. March 14 The Kaiser offered Mr Cecil Rhodes a second interview.

THE HURRICANE IN QUEENS LAND.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph-^Copyright. Brisbane , March 14 The cew of the schooner Meg Merrilees had a thrilling time before they were rescued by a lugger. When the vessel was struck by a hurricane her masts were cut away. All the boats were lost. A cutter reports seeing fifteen bodies lying on a small island, The search steamer picked up 23 survivors at Stanley Harbour. These, with the 60 others rescued, have been sent to Thursday Island. ! Received Wakapu&ka March 15, 915 a-m, Guabbian Office, 948 a-m) Brisbane, March 15 Of Smith's fleet, anchored off the Pelican Islands, the bulk of the vessels drifted before the fierce wind, and were smashed to pieces on the reefs. Several aboriginals who went ashore at Cook town perished m the storm,

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 15, 9,15 a-m. ; Guardian Office 9-48 a-m) Sydney, March 15 The Assembly has concluded its work and is awaiting the Council's decision on the Federal Bill

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright;

(Received Wakapnaka March 15, 950 a.m, Guabman Office 10 25 a-m)

Launch of the Largest Battleship m the World.

I-ONDOKf, March 14 The Japanese battleship Asaki, the largest m the world, has been launched at Glasgow.

The Philippines.

Manilla, March 14 The American troops stormed and carried the enemy's position ©n the Paaig river after sharp fighting.

German Army Increase.

Berlin, March 14 The Kaiser threatens the dissolution of Parliament if the centre party carry their proposal to reduce the army increase by seven thousand men.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Received Wakapuak* March 15, 9.15 a-m, Guardian Office, 9.30 a.m)

General Booth.

Melbourne, March 15 General Booth arrives from Adelaide and spends a few hours, then embarks m the Waikare for New Zealand.

IMPERIAL PABLIAMENT.

An Irish Minister for Agricultare<

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Maroh 15, 9.15 ».m Guabdian Office 9.48 ft.m London, March 14 Mr W. E. Macartney, secretary to the Admiralty, during the naval debate m the House of Commons, answering Sir U. Kay Shuttleworth, said the Admiralty had modified its programme owing to the slackening expense by France. M r Balfour said the estimates provided for making the navy equal to any two powers. Governmemt has promised to create a portfolio for an Irish Minister of Agriculture, and also to introduce a Bill regulating the sale of carbolic acid.

CHINA AND THE POWERS.

The Action of Italy. Recall of Her Minister. United Preßs Association—By Eltotric [Telegraph—Copyright Fekin, March 13 Tsung-li-Yamen asked for the return of the despatch from Signor Martino, Italian Minister at Fekin, Russia has promised China her moral support m resisting Italy's claim. London, March 14 Mr Brodrick, answering criticisms, said Great Britain's attitude was simply approval of Italy's diplomatic action m a new sphere of interest. If Italy persuaded China to grant con cessions guaranteeing Italian interest! Great Britain would welcome Italy's presence ; meanwhile she would support her diplomatically.

Mr Courtney deprecated the pro vocative policy which was assisting m the disintegration of China. Sir E. Grey said the isolation of Great Britain was more than ever im possible. She must be m touch with others.

It is stated that Signor Martino, m asking for the acceptance of hii despatch and the resumption of negoti ations, contravened his instructions. The Italian Government have, there fore, recalled him. Italian interests m China have meanwhile been entrusted to Sir Claude McDonald, British Minister, with Lord Salisbury's consent. The Times's Rome correspondent states that the disavowal of Martino's action caused surprise and stupor. His recall is probably due to his excessive mildness, and may possibly be for the purpose of persuading the Tsung-li- Yamen of Italy's resoluteness. It is probable that the instructions to Signor Martino were for the withdrawal of the eflensive Chinese note. Tokio, March 14 Signor Orfani, Italian Minister at Tokio, has been instructed to supersede Signor Martino at Pekln. Hqn'<3 Kqnq, March 14 It is reported at Shanghai that Great Britain has seized the Mio-tao Islands, Shantung, {The Mia-toa Islands consist of a group of small islands at the entrance to the Gulf of Pe-chi-li, north of the province of Slum, tung.)

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright) London, March 12 The wool catalogued to date is 54,092 bales, and the quantity sold 32,061 bales. At yesterday's sale crossbreds were chiefly offered. There was spirited competition, and prices were equal to the highest rates of the aeries. "Weifcland" clip realised 7#d; f'Elderalie"lssd. * Hemp market strong and active, fine New Zealand £25; Crossbred wethers and n)«4den ewes, Canterbury, 3fd; Danedin and Southland, 3|d; North Island, 3Jd. Lamb, prime Canterbury 4£d. Fair average, including Dunadin, Southland, Wellington, ana secondary Canterbury, 4Jd, River Plate crossbred or merino wethers, heavy 3d; light. 3id. _ •

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance at the Tinwald Yards on (Tuesday was larger than usual, and the bidding was a little better than last week. The total number yarded was about ig.OOQ? The following are some of the prices :— Fat Shbbe—Crossbred ewes, ss' $& to 7s lOd ; lambs, 8s to 10s 7d. Stoke Sheeb — Two-tooth mixed ewes, 9s 3d to 12s 4d ; merino ewea, 3s 3d ; lambs, 3a 8d ; crossbred ewes, 4b Id to Ja 2d ; cross bred ewes (Mr E. A. Peaohe, Mount Somere), 10s to lQs 3d; merino ewes, 53 3d ; two, four, and six-tooth crossbred ewea, 7a 8d : crossbred ewes and wethera 11s. I Fat Cattle—Bsef 18s to 20a per lOQlbs. Steers, per head £3 to £6 7a 6d. Heifers, £2 10a to £5 7s 6d 5 cows, £2 12s 6d to £417a 6d; vealers 7su *

THB A~flßji>TtkN uOaKDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, MAfiCH 15, 1899



A Race for Life is taking place m our midst every day, and too often, alas, the re sult}, enda m death. People, as a rule, are apt to look up m some slight ailment which may overtake them with contempt, and they thus ignore the simple remedies which would speedily restore them to health. When too late they see their error, and bitterly be wail the folly which brings them to a pre mature grave; Holloway's Pills, if taken ia regular doses according to directions, enrich and purify the blood. Disease is thus pre vented from weakening the system, and the blessing of a sound constitution is enjoyed. At this season, when fevers, dysentery, and stomach disorders are common, this wonder ful medicine is specially useful.



J. h. Higp—drainer,



Warning.—Notice is hereby given that I intend making it warm for all persons taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure thia winter —so warm that it will not allow any cold to come m, 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 m $he house.



J. L< Biggs — Glazier-



G. SUTHERLAND, HONOLULU JONES *nd TIERNEY are m good form, mounted on their;KlNG OF ALL BIOYCLES THE OSMOND. TO be a Champion you must do %s Champions do ; that is the reason these three (nob too slow) favorites, find that to win hard ridden races they must be mounted on the best, easiest running, and strongest bicycle made, which is j THE OSMOND. 1899 MODELS TO HAND, call and inspect. HALLEN STEIN BEOS & Co., Sole Agents for THE OSMOND, BEESTON HUMBER, AND ANGLO-SPECIAL BICYCLES. To make the day a success be sure you wear one of those St Patrick Ties we have just opened up. A. G. BARTON, Manager. :::1^TIOE::: " A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AHandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, SHAG POINT. mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST X Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, Je 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, A.»£IJB U BTON, OR AJJ THE COMPANY'S MINE, 1186 *



ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS. < T. PATRICKS DAY bPOfcTi. , ASBBUBI'OM DOMAIN FRIDAY, MARCH 17. FIRbT RACE 1330 pill. ijAjacaiasT icnxhy on itKCORD, America v 2Tew Zealand. THE SFOBT OF KEHGS KO WAITS. NO DELAYS. BXOURSIOJS FARIiS. IXQURSION FARES. COME ONE. OOMiS ALL. 3128 BANK OP NfcW ZEALAND. THE RAKAIA AGENCY of this Bank will be opeu oe THURSDAYS ONLY m each week after the 30th mat,, the daily Agency on that date being withdrawn. O. G. TEGBTMEIER, i 115 General Manager. ASHBURTOA No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1830. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Chakles Reid, W. D, V. Pbkston Edwabd Gates, Fbancis Sorint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Awdebson, H. Stephbnson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Frjedk, Makeig. E. G. Crisp, BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Aehburton. OFPIOE OF THE SOCIETY: Poßt Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aehburtos. Office 'now open to takt, Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 930 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays «nd Saturday MISS BESfcIE BIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, T3EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, and to inform them she is m a position to supply auythiug they may require m MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at *!89 CASH, or easy Terms. Best Value Yet 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. BEfiSIE WMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ABHBURTON. 3 92 EXCITEMENT WILL RUN HIGH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY,



CLEARING SALE. riV" Consequence of the Grand Success attending our efforts, we have been induced, by special request, to continue anether TEN DAYS ONLY, WHEN THE SALB WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 18. n i „... j In the meantime, we anticipate] the pleasure fpTjseetng the few friends who have not yet paia us a visit.] i | TO CLEAB WHOLE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES. A Big Stack of Remnants. A M PARCEL OF CLOTHING FOR £3 CASH. | MITCHELL AND TURNEK



J. V. DE BEEE, ;the leading W ATO H M Mi ER & j EWE LLER, -jTS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS, The Best Selec'ion ever offered to the Aah burtou Public DOUBLE THK HTOCK «o choree from of any other ahop m the district «Je^vel»©r3', IS.JP. Ware, NEW NOVKLTIEB, NEW NOVELTIEB. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Watches, Watches, Sight Testing a Specialty J. V. DE BEEE, ASHBURTON. QUALITY TELLS A TALE _ PROVED Vt THE r ACT THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK X JPMJMM CEYE.ON <"* Blended Teas* The above statement, after 18 year*' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. FIRST ANNUAL VISIT TO ASHBURTON J OF THE TjiMINENI EYE-TESTING EXPERT, JOj H. A, Bkrraclough, 8.0.A., Of S?i George Street, Sydney, Who may be consulted ab his Piivate Room at the SOMERSET HOTEL ON FBIDAY AND SATURDAY, March 17 and 18. NOTE a few of this Specialiat'a dis tinguished clients—Sir H W Norman, Sir O Dibbs, Sir John Forrest, Sir S W Griffith, Sir J Downer, Sir J Le Steere, Sir H lozer, Hon E Barton, acd most of the public men of Australia No ek vje is m%de for Testing the Sight. 3 114



GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDO N. WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and hteamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tjention. We are prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m 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,



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburtoa. THURSDAY—BibIe Class 7.30 p.m FRlDAY—Evening Piayer and Addreis. Sth SUNDAY IN LHNT {March 10.) 11 a.m—Matins, Hoy Communion, and Sermon. 2 30 p.m— Children's Service and Gate ohit«it'g. 5 30 p. m—Holy Baptism; 6 30 p.m—Evening Pray«rand Bermon« RhV. R. A. WOODTHORPK, MA. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. 'FO.t BMIVATE BALE. *\TtTB Have for Private Sale, a ooraplete CHAFF-OUTTING PLA.NT, Couaiiting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, GHAFFOUTTER by Andrews »nd Be»wi, CORNCRUSBKR, HOf, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Hundriea; All m fiwt-elasa order Foil particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Andbbbon, Methveo.