THE LATEST.

Horns &nd Foreign.

United Press Association™By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Keoeived Wakapuaka Feb. 21, 9 20 a.m, Guardian Office 10.1 a-m) Kestriction of Usury. London, February 21 In the House of Lords, a Bill has been introduced hy Lord James for the restriction of usury and read a first time. Under it the couiti are given power to review all monetary contracts where interest exceeds fifteen per cent. Army Increases. The Times states the British army estimates will be increased by a million and a quarter, and the number of troops will be increased by five thou aand mcc (Reoeived Wakapuaka Feb 22, 10.20 a.m, Guardian Office 10.53 a-m) The Atlantic Storm London, February 21 Fifteen Atlantic steamers are over due. The Bulgaria has been reinsured at 85 guineas, The Muscat Coaling Station Grant Revoked. News has been received that, under a threat from the British to bombard the forts, the Sultan of Muscat has pub licly revoked his grant of a coaling station to France, the French Consul protesting. The Pulte of Connaught. Oaiko, February 21 The Duke and Duchess of Oonnaught, who are touring Egypt and the Soudan, had an enthusiastic reception at Om durman. The Duke reviewed nine thousand English and Egyptian troops. The Algiers Kiots. Paeis, Febraary 21 Max Regis*, who was dismissed by the French Government from the post of Mayor of Algiers owing to the part he took m the anti-Semitic riots, has been sentenced to three years' and heavily fined. (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 22, 11 52 a.m. Maii Office 12.23 p.m. Germans m the Pacific. Hongkong, February 21 The German protected cruiser Cor morant has left Kiaochau for Apia. New Gold Fields, Ottawa, February 21. As the result of the new finds, a new rush is taking place to the Atlin gold fields m Britigh Columbia. Slating the War Office. The Times denounces the stolidity of the War Office m refusing a hospital ship for the Soudan wounded, despite the reiterated requests of Colonel Gren £eli when commanding the Egyptian forces. The expense and unprepared ness were given as the excuse of the War Office for the refusal.

Australia.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 22 S 10.20 a,m, Guardian Office, 10.63 a.m Ordered to Samoa. Sydney, February 22 The warship Tauranga has been or dered to Samoa, and leaves m a few days after docking.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, February 20 Prince Victor Napoleon has issued a portentous manifesto, m which he alleges that M. Jfaure committed suicide. The police are watching Prince Victor and the Duke of Orleans, neither of whom, however, shows the slightest intention of making a coup d'etat. February 21 The Chamber of Deputies has ordered a State funeral for M* Faure, to cost 165,000 francs (about JE66GO) M. Loubet has proclaimed general mourning. He will not attend public ceremonials for a month. He has granted the colleges a holiday, remitted the punishment on soldiers and sailors undergoing imprisonment, and given 20,000 francs to the poor of Paris. Berlin, February 20 The Kaiser's representatives at President Stare's funeral will be the four tallest giants m the German army. (Received WakapuakaFeb. 22,11.55 a.m, Guardian Office, 12.23 p-m) Paris, February 21 Sixty thousand persons visited the death chamber on Monday and viewed the late President Faure's body.

CRICKET.

!Vew Zealand Team m Australia

Uoifced Pren AsHoeintion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, February 21 The match New Z■■salucd v Victoria, was continued m fine weather, and resu'te i m a win for the Victorians by an iunings and 132 runs. The follow ing are the scores : — New Zkat.and. Second Innings. Ashbolfc, gfc Honeyboce, b Worrall  14 Sims, b Lavor ..  6 Baker, c and b Lavcr .. .. 7 : Reese, b Layer .. .. ..10 \ Lusk, c and b Worrall .. ..7 Cobcroit, not oub .. .» ..59 Mills, o Honeyhone, b Tarranb  19 Downes, c McMichael, b Tarranb .. 0 Upham, run out .. .« ..2 Frankish, lbw, b Armstrong .. 26 Boxshall did not bat.. .. .. 0 Extras .. .. .. 3 Total .. .. ..133 Bowling Analysis.-—Murray, 0 wickets for 41 runs; Layer, 3 for 50 ; Tarranb, 2 for 21; Worrail, 2 for 23; Wflson, 0 for 7; Armstrong, 1 for 8. Victoria. First Innings. Worrall, b Frankish .. .. 36 McMichael, b Frankisa  ..12 Graham, o Downes, b Upham .. 31 Lavar, c Baker, b Reese .. .. 30 Stuckey, c Boxshall, b Downes  60 Armstrong, c Downes, b Reese » . 6 MacAllister, c and b Downes— ... 224 Murray, c Upham, b Downes.. ». 92 Wilson, b Downes . .. ..68 Honeybone, b Upham .» .. 0 Tarranb, nob out .. .. ..30 Extras,. .. .. ..13 Total .. .. ..602 Bowling Analysis.—Upham, 2 wickets for 135 runs j Reese, 2 for 113 ; Downes, 4 for 127; Oobcroffc, 0 for 5; Ashbolb, 0 for 63; Sims, 0 for 13; Baker, 0 for 16; Frankish. 2 for 127. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 22, 10 20 a. m, Guardian Office 10 52 a-m Sydney, February 22 The Daily Telegraph commenting on the New Zealand cricketers, says it is gratifying that they have made a very successful entry on the Australasian field of the national game. Their play has been so unexpectedly good that a second visit will doubtless attract general interest m them as a formidable attacking combination.

Fire Brigades' Conference.

United Press Association—By Elecbrio , Telegraph—Copyright Queehstown, February 22. The Brigades' Conference resumed this morning-—Superintendent J. Smith (Ran giora), presiding. Correspondence was read from the Wellington Brigade m reference to lone; service medals. Captain Hemaloy had certified that the men had attended the requisite number of mußtera, but refused to give a copy of the roll as required by regu lations. On the motion of Mr Robbins (Fawera), it was resolved that the application ef the Wellington Brigade for medals be re ferred to Secretary Gilberd to investigate, and, if satisfied, to grant the medals—such action to be taken as no precedent for the future. A message of condolence to the relatives of Branchraan McDougall, killed at Chriet church on Monday was agreed upon. : After several formal matters had been dealt with the Conference terminated, i In the afternoon the delegates were driven to Arrowtown, and are to be entertained at a banquet to-night.

CYCLING.

The following are the handicaps for the Ariel Bicycle Club's races m the Domain to-morrow, at 3 p.m. sharp :— Half Milb Handicap.

Owe Mile Hanicdap.

First Heat.

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COMMERCIAL.

CENTRAL MART.

Messrs Nicoll Bros, report on their weekly sale of live stock, produce and sundries, as follows:—« With the fine weather continuing and the farmers kept busy m the county, Saturday was rather a slack day m town, although we were fortunate enough to find buyers for all the lines we offered. We sold ducks at 3s, cockerels 2s 6d to 2s 9d, hens 2s, all at per pair. Potatoes, -£d per lb In 401 b bags, and 6s to 7s per sack, for kid neys ; onions, 123 6d per Back, and Id per lb per 30 lb bags ; chick feed, 5a 6d to Ss per sack ; a few sacks of new oats at Is 4d per bushel; tomatoes, 3s 6d to 43 per 201 b case ; pumpkins, 6d and 7d each. We also sold a set of harness for £2 7s 6d, saddle 30s, second-hand bicycle, £8 10s; cot, 12s 6d. An entry of skins and pelts was satisfac torily cleared, and our usual consignment of fruit, including grapes, cucumberß, plums, bananas, pine apples, oranges, limes, lemons, etc.

THE BANDS CONTEST.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Palmebston North, Feb. 21. The band tournament) commenced yester day afternoon, the E and B flat brass solos being played, but the judge reserved his decision till after, the slide trombone solos, (which are proceeding this morning) are completed. Last evening the first test selection was played, Wellington and Wanganui garrisons, Palmerston North, Greymouth, Waihi, Jupp's, Feiiding, Mitchelltown, Maaterton, and Woodville bands competing. The judge has reserved I his decision till after the second tost selection has been played on Friday evening. There were five entries for the B fiat bass solo, nine for the E flat basa, and eleven for the slide trombone solo. This evening the soprano cornet contests, (for which there were twenty-two entries received) are played. The following decisions have been given by the judge ;— E Flat Bass—T. Gray, Masterton Muni cipal, 40 points, first; H. Dixon, Wellington Garrison, 39, second ; S. Geary, Jupp's Pri vate, 39 } third. B Flat Bass—E. Fraser, Greymouth, 37 points, first; B. Hotben, Palmerston North, 35, second ; W. Smith, 34, third: Slide Trombone —H. Gumming, Welling ton Garrison, 40 points, first; Lamb, Waihi, 39, second jH. Oakes, Mitchelltown, 37, third.

Latest Items.

Truant Offjcer.—The Noith Cante-busy Board of Education have'at length acceded to the wishes of the local sohofl uommiitcef, and appointed v truant; effiuur tor tho Afch burton district. Tiit-rr ia no doubt (hit the time has come for the eompuUoiy alaUKt-e of the Education Aeb to be enforced Many parents keep their childteu at home on all sorts of trivial prnt-xts, while some neglect to srn.l them at ail. Such parents w;l! i'o well to mend their waya m future JSo [ excuse is valid m a court of iaw bub that of sickness. Moreover the onua of prosecution H out of the hands of the local committets and m that of a pesfecdy impartial body, 1 the Boiiid of Education. Tbia ia as it should be. All will be treated m exactly the same way ; and it is not necessary for the child to attend irregularly for any lengthened period, to render the parent liable to prosecution. The attendances for every week are sent to the Board on printed sheets provided for that purpose, and a child who stays from school any one week for no tangible reason will be Ihble to have its name forwarded.

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About a month ago my child, which i 3 fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhea* accompanied by vomiting. I gave it such remedies as are usually given m such cases, but aa nothing gave relief, we aenb for a physician and it waa under hia care for a week. At this time the child had been sick for about ten days and waa having about twenty-five operations of the bowels avery twelve hours, and we were coavinced that unless it soon obtained relief it would not live. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy waß recommended, and I decided to try it. I soon noticed a change for the better ; by its continued use a com plete cure was brought about and ife ia now perfectly healthy.— C. L. Boggs, Stump town, Gilmer Co., W. Va. For sale by Ashbubton Dauo Company.



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEBTISEMENTS. G Jesson—New advertisement H M Jones-—New booka George Lea—House to let or for sale J Newman wants a groom



GREAT REDUCTIONS • GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROLLER E h OUR. 200 lbs lir. 100 , ... «7s cd. 59 .. 3s lCd 26 , 2s. P U m'- HB:R« Red. uct I 0? 8 for Tl!n lnfcß or rroTe- ® ow *s yonr time to lay In yoar I Winter bupp yof Best Boiler Flour. Bran and Sharps equally rotated, also Diam nd Brand Uatmtal (the teat m the Market) la also cut m Frioeß. WINTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Winter Supplies kindly ato 0* « call and we will guarantee ihafc you will save money by doitig so, as we toyIo» Gash and bell for Gash, the efore you have not to pay for other people* debts, whereas m a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad onea, PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals Is universally acknowledged to be the most economical and best Preserving Sugar m the Marke*. Ones need always used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer and dearer *nd trill keep for years If required. This Susjar can only be had from us, as we are Sole Agents. Auckland No, 1 and Nc. 1 A Cane Sugar alwaya m Stock. Preserving Pans I \ Preserving Pant WE ha^e the largest WPb I SK^ Basfc <lm tey> Braes, '. . ■ Stock of al! kiiJs at Kenrlcb, Cast Iron, Lov e3b Prices^ Enamelled, and Lighfi • ■:. : ' Steel Enamellrd. §JAM JARS. Miaozi's Improved Pmts, WißiajflH Quarts and half Gallons. American J«e, ||te|n||H Tie down Jatb, Scotch Jars, Banner Jelly Jars. I[© iillß WE hive hal puch a demand for Jam J *rs of all kindi (his season that oar stock 1 are getting very low, si we advise our oustomars to caU aft once (if requiring any of the above) so as to secure them at the extraordinary L.-»w Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH. Telephone 24 jfo x 57 NEW — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS gQ 100 BOXES KEW VALESOU RAISINS ]_()() 2^)o BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS ]T)0 N.B.—Ail our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. T¥TE Have Jußt Landed the following Seasonable Goods — JO cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bofc;des Lett on Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bofetles Raspberry Syrnp 6 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ship* 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Grogs Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Pt acheß 1 2 cwfe New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nutß (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwt Real German Sausage 10 caaes, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 dcz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots; 6 doz tics Turkey In Jelly SUGAR. --SUQAR. - SUGAR MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. (The Moat Reliable Sugars that* can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM JAES.~~ (X) ~™ JAM JABS. We have a Large and Aaaorte 1 Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 2"b Glass Jars, 1-quarb and J-jal on Mason* Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we x are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m Riband lib packet*, 51b and 10! b ting. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and J-cheaU. f3T We make a Speci ilty of Tea, The Beet Value given m Asbburton. WINES AND" SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Aie m 10 gallon fcegt always m Stock, Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., » GROOERS, IRONMONGER, WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHANTB, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT. STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 >. !



GO o y 5 So b 3 s w s w SB Bo r» d 2 CONTINUATION SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MUHt GO. FASU COLOR PRINTS, Good Pattern!, 31d and 4|d per yard. All Linen Tabling 9|d per yard Special Prices m Flaunellettes, G&iateas, Shirtings, Towels, Creconnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, Is 3d per yard, were 2s. GENUINE BEDUCTIONS IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, etc. Youths' Tweed Trouser Suits, 12a 6d each Boys' Drill Washing Suite from 3a 6d Boys' Caps, sd. Boys' Braces, 3^d. GENUINE ""£ AKGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET. PIANO TUNING. OUR Piano Tuner, Mb Gofton is nov here, and orders left at local agenci will receire prompt and carpful attention. HENRY STEPHENSON, Agent Dresden Piano Company, 1 153 Havelock Street fragrant and refruUng—New fenvf



Tenders. . fIi~NZ. FARMERS' lO^oFeRAUVE ASSOCIATION OP CANTERBURY, Limited. j TENDERS ARE invited until 28th inst., for erection ef Galvanized Iron Fence about Six Chains on Moore and West Streets. Specie fioations may be seen at our offices, West Street. 2 146 T. F. GIBSON, Manager. EASTEE MONDAY, (APRIL 3rd.) T>ROB ABLY—Four Trots, Three Flats. At least one of which will be open. MO^T LIBERAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMME. PROGRAMMES READY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. D. THOS. TODD, 2 143 Secretary pro tern. DBESSMAEING. A IN DREW OBK has much pleasure m announcing to the Public that, : at the request of a large number of his Customers, he has commenced a I DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT ON THE PREMISES. Having secured the services of a young : lady with long experience m one of the large Chrißtchuroh Houses, also m Sydney, the J Ladies may rely on getting their Costumes made m the most approved UP TO DATE STYLE. BEBnj WORK AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, TXKIAL SOLICITED^ ANDREW ORE. 2 156 THAT'SjRIGKET TXTE not only Profess to th» LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO^THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASTY, AND NATTY, ' ARE THE 50 DOZEN TIES JUST OJPJEJNESI}, And are SELLING RAPIDLY. ; ST. PATRICK'S DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. WE'CAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF THE RIGHT COLOUR. Come m and Glance over the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT THWTW ZEAJLAIND CLOTHING FACTORY A. CS-. BARTON,



G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve,) THE PKOPub'S PJRACTIOAL IBONMOXGEB, BURNETT BTREE'f 1, OPPOSITE ARCADE, "OEOS to notify that he has on hand l«rge stocks of Builders' Furnishing, Household A.y and General Ironmongery, all the very beat makes, at fully 25 per cent, le s than usual Ashburton prices. SPECIALTY The Celebrated '• PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the beßt m the world j also a few of the second class the " Alexandra," at reduced prices to c'ear. FARMERS' REQUIREMENTS. Plough Shares, P;ough, leading, and back Chains, Forkp, Spades, Sbovele, Go;ae Knives, Drags, etc. MEOHAMOS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied etook m Aahburton, at prices ih\t defy com petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if aob aa represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to upl old the name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE! LOWEST WHAT NOW? GREAT HALF-YE ABLY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, AND Boots, 1 FOR ONE MONTH. ALL GOOD 3 REDUCED 33£ PER GfIS*TT. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHUKO'f, Ashburton. TRUR.«DAY-7 50 p.m., Bible Cl» e« FKIDW— St, Matihi'w's Day, 7 30am., Holy ''onsmuniob ; 3 SO p m., Children's lVliui.stt.'iing League; 7 15 pm,, Even song and addresses; 8 p.m., Choir pritclica. 2id SUNDAY IN LS NT, ( February 26 ) 8 30a.m—Holy Communion 11 a.m.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. S-ibject—"The Holy Catholic Church.' S p m. — Dromore, Mr G*!es. 3 pm. 8<"-fMd, Rev. R. A. Wondthoroe. 6.30 p.m — Evi-iisongaudSeimon, Subject " What think ye of Christ ? ' REV- R. A. WOODTHORPB, M.A. Government Notices. NSW ZhA"LAiD~RAirWAYSi EXCURSION FARES TO CHRIST - CHURCH FOR RACES. AT 2d per mile first olaes, Id per mile second, minimum 4a and 2a respec tively, mileage counted oue way only, tickets issued to Ohristchurch at Timaru and all stations north thereof from the 22ud to the 24th February, and from Ashburton, Waikari, and intermediate stations and branches on the 25th also, all available for return till the 27th February, On the 23rd a tram will leave Timaru for Chriatchurch at 7.10 and be due from Rangicata at 8.27, Hindß 9.2, Winslow 9.19, Tinwald. 9 50, Ashbur ton 9.48, returning from Gbristchuroh at 4.55 p.m. On the 23rd and 25th the evening train from Christchurch to Ashbur j ton will start at 5.15 p.m. and run 30 minutes later than timetable times. On the 23rd a train will leave Methven for Rakaia at 6.5 p.m., Lauriston 6.40, Rakaia arrive 7,20, and a train will leave Rakaia at 7.45 p.m. (after arrival of evening train from Christchurch), Lauriston 8.35, Mebhven arrive 9.10. On the 25th the train from ' Rakaia to Methven will atarb at 7.45 p.m. . 2 140 BY ORDER. DAVID THOMAS. """aITo a d E ~-—-' HORSE FAIR. THUKSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. TITY NEXT HORSE.FAIR will»Id on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 2 15 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. FOR PRIVATE SALE. TfTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveliag and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries; all m first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. GRAIH SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. i "\T7"E 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 In a position to offer _.eight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash 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, QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FAOT THAT NEARLY - Io ut of every <q. of the whole population of Men, Women.and Children DRINK PURE €EYE*QN or lliended Teas* The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and" public that N. m. & Co.'s'Pure Teas cannot toe equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. O J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellingtom O J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Chriatchurch, DAVID THQMAS, 269 District Agent, Ashbwrbon,



Public Notices, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AHD JEWELLER, ! EAST SXJKjSJET. npHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER, JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE* l Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description, ! A TRIAL SOLICITED. KE PAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges. Fair fa' quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jubilii tea, the beat) of tlriaks,—Shearman Bros,, Agenta,



Wanted. WANTED at once—A Groom for a Livery Stable; one competent *•« drive four-in-hand. — Apply Newah-^- Stables. 2 ll FOR Sale or To Let—Three-Roomed House, with 4 acres of Land, on the Mill Stream, Netherby. Apply—George Lea, Builder, Aehbnrton. 2-161 miNWALD Wesleyan Sunday" School.— X The Rev. J. J. Mather will give a Lantern Reading — Subject : The Old Curiosity Shop — m the Hall on Thursday, 23rd inst., at 7,30 p.m. Admission, la; Children, 6d. Coffee supper included, 2 160 NEW BOOKS—The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves ; Love to the Utter most, The Two Atonements, Murray Robertson's Sermons, Sermons by Dean Church ; Rfimakrishma, his life and sayings ; Anecdotes and Illustrations, Moody, pub lished prices; Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—H. M. Jonbs. S~~AVE MONEY" by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros,, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Ohristchurch. FLOUR. —Flour at lesa than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; IOOIba, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 25lbs, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christohurch. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown^Tor Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOdj 251bs, 2s.—John Orr & Co. 2 WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office.



SAJSDEIM& &; !->ou.s JSSuca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the 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 diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinica and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraob m the market, products of simple < distillation 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, aa per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sehulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor DrJ Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substance?, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpenoinee, whiah are abandoned long since as an iuternal medicament. Theae crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops mo&b freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tonnatea. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake ia cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal liflaraations, dysentery, etc., the con f equences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S j EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a, million wayef but sweetest of all ia added to diamond jubimbh ?EAi—Shearman Bros, Agents*



" Mother ! give me another piece of that bread aad butter!" "You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that bread, it ia too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom will ba profitable if practiced by horse owners just now. We every year have some very difficult cases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence ia better than a bucketful of regret* W. T. Kingston may be eooaulted at all hours, either at his Forge m Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, £rey Stoat, near High Sohool—ADYT,



Beware of cheap imitations. Sen that the name Ayer's Cherry Puetorai, is blown m (hcglnssof each Bottle. Put up m lar^o and small bottles.



stop £m§Mng! ®9999 Every cough makes your throa v more raw and irritable. Every cough congests the lin ing membrane of your lungs. Cease tearing your throat and lungs m this way. Put the parts at rest and give them a chance to heal. Yoa will need some help to do this 1 and "ou will find it m ;• .-.- Prom the first dose the quiet and rest begin; the tickling m the throat ceases; the spasm weakens; the cough disappears. Do not wait for pneumonia and consumption but cut short your cold without delay. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures because it heals. It goes to the very seat of trouble, quiets the inflammation and makes a perma nent cure. Begun m time, it is the one great preventive to all serious lung troubles. J - -. .C"