Mail Notices.

Mails olote for the following places as under, eubjeoti to the oecaßSaty alterations ; SATURDAY-, February 23 For Northern Port*, and Weabport, per Rotomahana, at 630 pm Late fee letters, guard's van, express MONDAY, February 25 For Tasmania aad Australia, due Mcl™ bourne March 4, also India, China, Straits Battlement, South Africa, etc., United Kingdom vfa Brindisi, also due London April 7, and Continent of Europe, per ex preen, to connect with Moona, at 12 30 pm ia,'o lee letters mail van express WEDNESDAY, February 27 For Northern Ports, Weistporb, and Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, etc. Canada, United Stat»« of America, United Kingdom, etc., due London March 30, and Continent of Europe, via Sao Francisco, per Z jalaadia at 630 pin, late fee letters guards van express, money orders 2.30 pm, regis tared articles and parcels for United States, 5 pm

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter' bury, Ltd, quote as follows on February 22, 190!:— Wheat- Prime milSicg Pearl .. 2a 3d „ „ Tuscan.» 2s 3d , s „ Hunter's 2s 2d New Oats—Duns Is 2d and Is 3d „ Daoieh la 2d and Is 3d „, Sparrowbills Is 3d „ Canadian Is 4d Barley—Malting, prime 2f[ Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2® 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 45a to 47a 6d Grass Seed—New Is to Is.3d ■ The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Aahbnrton.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 32, 1901.

The proposal of the Commonwealth Government to invite Canada and New Zealand fco contribute 1,000 oun to the function at the opening of the Federal Parliament suggests to us the question, when are these everlasting and extraordinary demands upon the public pusse of thia colony going to case. The price we have already paid for onr share m the pride, pomp, and circumstaoce of glorious war, h«s far exceeded the estimate given by the Premier v.h-n he fir.-t proposed that we should take a hand m the military operations of the Empire. We do not so much mind the cost as long as we know it is to assist m upholding the fl tg and maintaining the integrity and honour of the Empire. But we con fess we did not quite see the necessity for the expenditure incurred m send ing a contingent of our troops to Sydney merely to ahow them there. Oar soidifirs needed nothing of that soit. Their valour and brilliant quali ties were known throughout the Empire, and none knew them" better than their gallant comrades m New South Wales. Fo good -purpose was answered by taking the troops to Australia the other day, and we are not surprised that some of oar con temporaries openly asserted that they were merely taken there to add to the importance of some of the Minia* ters, who were to represent New Zealand on the occasion. Beit be that an it may, the men went, and came back at tha expense of New Zea land, and no doubt they enjoyed tb.eir outing. Bat we certainly protest againtt a repetition of this business, which geems very likely to taks place, if we may read the telegram published yesterday m the light of recent events. The Government of New Zealand appears to have adopted the motto Ss blow expense" especially m matters connected with military display and ministerial importance. It may be withta the bounds of possibility that How Zealand may at some futiire time become a great military power, m Mr Seddon sppeara to anticipate, But she is certainly not that yet, and it is ridiculous to suppose that a Minister m a democratic colony cannot go abroad without a body guard of sol dierp. If any member oi the Cabinet thinks he ought not to visit an adf ota' ing state without a military escort, let him raise a body gnard of, his own after the manner of the feudal barons of the midd'e ages. Bat we think the tax payers of this colony have quite enough of this kind of thing to do its prodding a steam pleasure yacht and special trains for the exclusive use of members of the Cabinet, lhat this should be the case m the moat democratic portion of the British Empire is the subject of ironical comment throughout the civii iusecl world.

Local and General.

Civil. Acttion')—Wo understaad that a civil action is likely to be the outoome of the recent assault case at Methven. Telegraph NoiiCis—The Poet am! Tele graph (iffice at New Plymouth will be closed thii afternoon from 1.30 till 5 o'clock, 00 Aooonnt of the visit of the Indian troops* j

Presentation —As will be seen by advertisement m another column a meeting of ladiea and gentlemen interested m making a presentation to Rev. Father Crofcty, who ! If) about) to leave for Europe, will be held on Sunday next, after last Mass, m the Oatholio Boys' School. The Indian Troops—'The Premier en Thutßday wired to Mr Bield, MH R, bb follows: <( I have just learned that the Indian troops will take milk, aerated waters, water biscuits, and boiled eggs, so that if any refreshments are being provided at the stations they should he limited to the above. The Lyndon Settlembbk —Attention is directed to an alteration m the advertisement regarding the arrangements for the exami nation of applicants for sections m the Lyndon settlement near Waiau. It is cotifiad that applicants may also be examined at the tontf Office, Chrktchureb, on Tuea day March 6th, Watib SUPPI.TT Wobks — Tenders are invited for the construction of the Levin Water Supply Works for th« Horowhonua County Council. Plane, pp esficatious, schedule of quantities, and general condi tions can be seen at the office of the engineers Messrs Meason and Marohant, Timara, or at the Ootmty Offices, Levins Tenders close on Thursday March 21st. HoRTIOULTOBAIi SHQW-~The Aehburton autumn show is continued to-day, m Mr Thomas's new auction room. A concert will be given m the evening and refresh ments again provided. A large attendance should be assured considering the merit of the show, and tha public should not lose the opportunity of seeing what this district can do m fruit, vegetable, and flower cultivation. The Weathbk—After a spell of dry wea* ther -which has been particularly favourable for harvesting, a light rain started this morning which should if it continues prove very beneficial to the growing aeed. But thera ia etill a goofl quantity of grain m the County, nol yet aafe m stack and farmers do not wieh to see much wet weather foe another week or so. OIiBABiWG Sale.—The National Mortgage and ageocy company annouDce that they hold a clearing sale of sheep, horses, cattle and implements at Woodland's near Temuka on Thursday March 7eh. A drag will meet the nine and one o'clock trains from the north at Temuka and onvey intending buyers to Mr J 8 Waiting's homestead* The Cokwab FsTAM—The Oorwar estate, comprising 2070 acres, the property of Mr J 0 Wason, M.P, has been sold privately by Mr Waeon's solicitors, Messrs Wilding, Lewis and RoHeston,to Mr Peter Drummond, of Lauriston. The exaot purchase money has not been made knowßg but it is under stood that it ii about £13 per acre. £took and Property Sales.-—We direct attention to Messrs Friediandor Brce', Limited, list of sales m this issue. At Tinwald yards on Tuesday they will offer some special entries of sheep and horses, and on Saturday, March 9, they will submit for sale by public auctiou, at their West Street Mart, Mr T. Cairn's farm 8 situated on Graham's Road ; Mr Ben Ede'a homestead, m the Fork's district; and Mr O. Digby's suburban property, fronting the racecourse road. .fisHBURTON Easily Fiest» —If the possession of an ardent military spirit is any guage of the patriotism and courage of a people, then the Ashburton County stands easily fiVt m Caoterbvry. It will be seen on reference to a notice from the Officer Commanding the South Canterbury district, which will be found m our advertising columns, that eighteen oat of the twenty men who have so far sent ia their name?, hail from this county. Fire—At four o'clock yesterday afternoon a fire bioke out on Mr PGourdie's property | on Winter's Road, Allepton, and although the neighbours mustered io fore© and used their best efforts, a stable and two stacks, one of bay and one of oats and peas were burnt to the ground The origin of the fire is not kncivn definitely, but it is assumed i to .have been started by some children who were playing m the vicinity with matches. ' Uufortunately Mr f^ourdie had nn insurance cutrent on tha propnrty destroyed. FT Stephen's Chubch —During the season of Lent tlie Vicar will deliver three courses of special addresses. On Sunday morning he will di^cu'S acme q jr.it iona In modem religion. (I) The claims of Jesus Christen the men of today, (2) The. Nature of the Church's authority n faith and morals ; (3) The necessity of religion ; {4) The duty of •."'orship : (5) Sunday holiday or Holy day. Sunday evening the subject will be "Some asppct of the Ohrialiaa Ideal,'' (I) The Ideal m th) church; (2) The home; (5) Business ; (4) Aniutetnent ; (5) Literature. On Wed nesday evening at 7 15 p m, the subject will be "Human Life m the light of religio» ; (I) The value of life ; (2) The oxperienca of failure ; (3) The necessity of ropentanoe \ 4)lnd ffireooe ot religion ; (5) The mystery of suffering ; (6) The discipline of death. A Sensible Life Policy—The Mutual Life Association celebrates the new century by introducing a most useful form of new pol cy m which ordinary life assurance and accident) assurance are combined. Under this system a managed 30 can take out a policy for £1000, which not only, guarantees hi* heirs £1000 and bonuses at death, but also ensures the payment of £1000 to himself if he meets with permanent total disables ■• !>v accid ent, £500 for permanent partial umablement by accident; and £5 per week during temp i orary total disablement. The cost of this i policy for a healthy man or woman aged 30, ! ia only £26 103 per annnm, with an office having about 5i,500,000 of assets m a guar antee of prompt payment—Mr BS Lowe ia the new buiness agent for the Ashburton district- FXTHAOBDINARY VOYAGE Off A GLASGOW Ship*—The sailing ship Beacon Bock, built at Port Glaszow m 1892, ard owned m Glat gow by Messrs James Cornfoot & Co w»8 re ported on December Slat a« having pat into Tome, on the west coast of South America, The vessel had particularly been given up *a lost. She sailed from Port Pirie, however, no news was heard of her until the cable gram received on Monday by the owners from the master, Captain Hughes, stating that the vessel had put into Tome, damaged. Aa this ia about Eve thousand miles out of her course, the belief, m the absence of ajy particulars, is that the vessel mu*t have been totally dismasted. Her inability to make any of the Australian or New Zealand ports ia otherwise inexplicable. Some weeks ago as much aa ninety guineas re-insurance was paid on the vessel, the being then fully two months overdue.— Home Paper & HOTTER RouGEMENi!—A recent arrival m Ashburton introduced himself m rather an expressive manner the other evening. B» commenced by abating that he had been throughout the world with the exception of China and Japan. He recounted with a complacent air his exploit with a black adder m Tasmania, m which, of course, the adder succumbed. The coveraation Sshen drifted to mining, and he announaed that he could almost fill a waste paper basket with valueless scrip of silver shares, obtained during tha boom m Tasmania m 1890. Fn m Tasmania, Rtill of a speculative turn of mind, he with countless others, invaded Western Australia, to try hie luck on the OoolgarrHe fields. There, he and & companion took out two prospector's Hocuses, and pegged off two olaims. The law allowed them to retain but one, so finality was arrived at by canting lots which they would keep. They sold the rejected one, and the lucky buyers made £30,000 out of it, while our friend and his companions were left, m a mining phrase, 1 stoomers.' Disgusted with the mining prospects, he bought a second-hand bicycle, and resolved to ride down to Perth. When half of the journey had been aocomp'ished, he noticed a reptile crossing the road m front of him, and before he had time to atop the bike he dashed into what proved to be an enormous snake, which, during the closing oeaonda of its life, bit a hole tnrough both tubes of the front tyre, and burst it. The ride? v<a« perplexed, he could nob continue his journey on foot. A happy thought struck him. He divested the dead snake of its akin, irfitted a sufficient length for the. tabes, »nd continued his journey m triumph At) this point the party broka op, m more than one sense,

ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The following concludes our report) :— The Seoretary was fortunate m having the assistance of such enthusiasts as Messrs Shrimpton and Leohner, who as usual were indefatigable m carrying out the work devolving on their shoulders. The decorated tables and childreng button hole exhibits, it should be mentioned, ware judged by Mesdsmes GAM Buckley and J Studholme, jnr,, and the merib of the exhibits m this clues was so nearly equal that ib necessitated these ladies calling a third lady bo help towards a decision. There is no doubt that the fullest encouragement should be given m classes such as the latter, when itj is born® ia mind that the exhibitors range from eight years old and upwards. The class for decorated bicycle, go-oart, or stand, might be separated, as ab present one such class Is too comprehensive, and exhibits well worthy of a priza were of a necessity passed over, and this suggestion ia made to the Committee with a view to remedy this. There was a first class collection of fuscbias, and the stand of ruses of Mr MiSHobamp (for exhibition only) would prove hard to exoei anywhere. Mr Dodd's Liiiam Auratum was a magnificent apecimen. The exhibits of vegetable were specially good, tomatoec, vegetable marrows, cabbages, and rhubarb, all secured the very favorable notice of the judge. It was pleasing m thia instance to find competibioa from some outside exhibitors, who have expressed mnch satisfaction with the show, and have promised larger entries for the future. - Mesdames H and R Friedlandar were kept) busy m charge of the refreshments! during the afternoon and evening. Large numbers attended last evening, and m addition' to the attractiooß of the show a musical programme was provided at intervals by, &lr Gitee' orchestra, with Mrs Olaridge »b the piano. The following is the Prize last Pot Plants —Open Class—Group of pob plants, staged for effect—T Pitt 1, Mrs Bushel! 2 ; fuchsias, one specimen plant—G F Dodds 1 and 2 ; geranium? (zonale*), 4 plants, varieties—T ' Pitt) ], Mrs Bretza 2; geraniums, 4 double, varieties— Mrs Bretze I ; geraniuma, 1 specimen plant—Mrs Bretze 1; geraniuma, variegntrd, 3 varieties—-Mrs Brerze 1; petnnias, 4 double, wrie'trs—Mrs Breezq I j begonias, tuberous rooted, 5 p'antfi, double, varieties—T Pitt 1 and 2; begonia*, tubnroua rooted, 3 plante, single, varieties— T Pitt 1 ; begonias, bast oollto.tion—T. Pitt 1 ; beat specimen ornamental foliage pot plant—T Pitt 1 ; be&t specimen, new or rare plant, any kind—T pjf.t 1 and 2 j collection of oix pnfc plants, varieties— f Pitt 1 and 2 ; best collection of'ferns—T Pitt 1, G F Dodds 2 ; best plant m fi'iwer—T Pitt I, A Ander son 2 ;Lilium Auratum—G F Dodda 1, Mrs J DmyieoD 2. Amateur Class—Group of pot plants, staged for effaot—G F !?odds 1, Mrs Cook son 2; fuahsias. '6 plants, varieties—G F Dodds 1, Mrs Brecao 2 ; fuchsias, 1 specimen plant-G F Dodds 1, Mrs Cookson 2 ; fuchsias, best collection—Mrs Breeze 1, pelargontamns, show or fancy, 3 plants, varleties—Mra Brefsn 1, Mrs Cookson 2; eeraniutns {zonales), 3 plants, varieties—Mrs Breeze 1, G F Dodds 2 j geraniums (zanales), 1 specimen plant—Mrs Brerze 1 and 2 geraniums, doable, 3 plants, varieties—Mrs Breezi 1. and 2; gernnlume, variegated, 3 plants, varieties—Mrs Cookson 1, Mrs Breeze 2; geraniums, ivy.best collection— Mreßreeza 1, Mrs Cookson 2; petunias, 3 doable,vadeties —Mrs Breeza 1 j begonias, tnberoua rooted, 2 plants, double, varieties—GF Dodds I, Mrs Cookson 2; begonias, tuberous rooted, 2 plants, single, varieties—G F Dodds 1 } j begonias, beat collection—G F Dodds 1; best specimen ornamental pot plant—G F Dodds I, Mrs Oookson 2; bast specimen new or rare pot plant—G F Dodda 1; collectioa of 4 pot plants, varieties-—Mrs C-okson 1, GFDodde 2 ; window plant—Mrs Bref jse 1, OP Dodds 2; pot maiden hair fern—J Swanron 1, Mrs [ J Davison 2 ; plant m flower—G F Dodds 1, | Mrs Cookson 2} hanging planij—R Leobner 1, G F Dodds 8; hydrangea m bloom—Miss Blaokler 1, Mrs Breeze 1. , Cot Flowers—Open Olaas—Oolleotion of rosea—H Craighead 1, T Pitb 2.; roses, 6 varieties—H Craighead 1; verbenas, 6 varieties, m trusses, 3 of each—Mrs H Fried lander 1, T Pitb 2 ; carnations, 6 varieties, one bloom each—Mrs H Frtedlaader I, Mrs Tabu'eau 2; dahlias, 12 double varieties—■ T Pitt 1 and 2; dahlias, single, collection— Mrs H Friedlander 1, Mra G A U Buckley 2 ; dahlias, 6 oaotua varieties—T Pitt 1 and 2 ; dahlias, 6 pom pom varieties, two blooms eaoh-r-Mrs Buahell 1, T Pitb 2; dahlias, collection—T Pitb I and 2; marigolds (French), 6 blooms—Mra Busbell 1 und 2; marigolds, (African), orange and lemon, 3 of each colour—Mrs Bu«heli 1, T Pitt 2j petunias, double, oollcGtion—T Pitt 1, H Craighead 2; petunias, single, collection—T Pitb 1, J O N Grigg 2j asters,. 12 blooms, 6 varieties—J C N Grigg 1, Mrs Bushell 2; astern, collection—T Pitt 1 j phlox drum mondii, 12 varieties, 2 trussed each— Mrs Bushell 1, R Dunlop 2; phlox drummondii, collection—Mrs Clark 1, H Craighead 2; ooileotion cat flowers, 12 varieties, 3 .spikes each—T Pitt 1 and 2; gladioli, 6 varieties, T Pitt 1 and 2 j geraniums, double, 6 bloom*, varieties—Mrs Bret z3l; geraniums (zodsSob) 4 varieties—Mrs Breeze 1; gaillardiap, single, collection—J C N Grigg 1. Amateur Olaaa—Roses, collection — H Craighead I; roses, 4 varieties—H Craighead 1, Mrs Clark 2 ; verbenas, 4 varieties, 3 trusses each—Mrs H Friedlander 1; carnations, 4 varieties, 2 blooms each—Mrs H Fried lander 1, B Baker 2; panfeies, eoliecoion—H Uraighead 1; dahlias, double, 6 varieties.—H Craighead I and 2; dahlias, single, collection— Mrs H Friedlander 11 dahlias, oaobui, 4 varieties— H Craighead 1 and 3 ', dahlifts, oollsction— E Craighead 1, B Bakar 2 1 dahlias, 4 pom pom, 2 blooms eaoh—H Graighead I and 2; gladioli, 4 spikes, varieties—o F Dodds 1; asters, 6 blooms, varieties, Mr Clark £, Mri H Friedlander 2; phlox drummondtl, 6 varieties, 2 trusses each, Mr Clark |; marigolds (French), 6 blooms, Mrs H Fried lander 1; collection of pub flower's^ 12 varlebies, 2 of each, H Oraighead 1, Mrs BL Friadlander 2; sungowers, 2 single, Mrs fi Alington 1, R Lechner 2; geraniums, coli'ec tion, cub blooms, Mrs Breeze I; geranium*, double, 6 blooms, varieties, Mrs Brefze 1; sweet peas, collection, 3 spikes of eaoh, Mr Pink 1, Mn & FrlriltQder ?, ? «

Bouquets, ftc—Hand bouquet, for eptnpe« titlon by ladies only, Mrs Bu«hell 1, Miss Fooks 2; shower bouquet, for competition by ladies only, Miss Purnell 1, Miss Cookton 2; bridal bouquet (not wired), Mrs Bnshell 1, I Miss Olark 2; bouquet (any s ze) Mrs Bushel!' 1, Mies Ciaik2; bouquet made from ever-1 ! lasting flowers and ornamental grasses, Mrs* Bunhell 1 and 2; bouquet m show, Mra Bushell 1; best arranged basket of flowers, Miae Graham 1, Miss H Friedlander 2. For boys or girls under 13 years—Button hole, L Leohner 1 ( E Friedlander 2, Dully Fooks 3; spray. Dolly Fooks 1, Miss Snodgruss 2; hand bouquet, Miss Snodgrasß 1, Dolly Fooks 2. IWUIT— Open Class-Collection of fruit, T Pitt 1; 2 bunches of black grapes, any varieties. T Pitt 1 and 2 ; dish b!ackberries, Miae Coster 1, Mrs Alington 2; 6 apricots, A Anderson 1 • plump, 3 varieties, 6of «aoh, Mrs Bean 1 ; plume, dish of 6 heaviest, Mrs Bean 1, Mr Wood 2; apples 12 dssser*, one variety, T Pibt 1 »nd 2 ; apples, 12 cocking, one variety, J Davison 1, T Pitt 2; apples, collection, 12 varieties, 4 of eaoh, T Pitt 1 »nd 2 ; pears, ooileotion, 3 varieties, 4 of each, T Pitb 1 and 2; filberts or cobnuts, beet dish, Mrs R Friedlander 1 and 2; walnuts, dish, Mrs R Friedlander 1 and 2; any other variety of fruit, not otherwise specified, Mr Wood ; honey m comb, J C N Grigg 1, A Anderson 2. Amateur O!«s~ CoUeobion of fruit), Mr Garner 1, Mlis Chalmers 2; peaches, 4, Mrs Dodds; apricots, 6, Mrs Stiglsy 1, Mrs J Davison 2 g plums, 3 varieties, 6 of eaob, Miss Chalmers 1, Mr Verrali 2; plumi, 6 heaviest, Mils Chalmers 1, Mr Wood 2; apples, 12 deseerr, 1 variety, Miss Coster 1, J Davison 2 ; apples, 12 cook ing. 1 variety, 3 Davison 1, Mrs Baxter 2; apples, collection, 6 varieties, 4 of each, Mrs Dodda senr 1, Mr CUrk 2; peare, 5 T»rie tfeo, 4of eaoh, Mr Hunt 1, Mrs Hunt 2; filberts or cobnuts, dish, Mrs R Friedlander land 2 Vegetables (open to all)— Cucumbers, 2, Mrs Bushell; pumpkins, 2 heaviest, JON Grigg; .vegetable marrows, 2, suitable for table, T Fit! 1, G F Dodd« 2; tomatoes, best 6, one variety, Mrs Bushel 1 and 2; celery, 3 heads, JON Grigg land 2; cabbages, 2 heads', Mra H Friedlander 1, Mrs GAM Buckley 2; cabbages, red, 2 heads, Mrs H Friedlander 1. Mr Yerrall 2; oauliflowem, 3 heads, Mrs Bushell 1, Mrs Buckley 2; carrots, 6, Mr Preston 1 and 2; turnips, 6, W H Rule 1 and 2; onions, 12, Mrs H Friedlander 1 and 2 ; lacks, 6, Mrs Buckley; lettuce, 3 of one variety, Mr Verrali 1, T Pitt 2; parsnips, 6, Mrs Bushell 1, J C N Grigg 2; beetroot, Mrs Bushell 1, Mr Preston 2 ; beans, broad, 12 pods, Mr Barrett; beans, French, 12 pods, JON Grigg 1 and 2; beans, scarlet runners, 12 pods, B Baker 1, Mr Verrali 2; savoys, 2, G A M Buckley; potaboen, round, 12 of one kind, Mra Buehell 1, & Anderson 2 ; poae, 25 pods, Mr Clark 1, Mr Rule 2; rhubarb, 6 sticks, Mr Rule 1 mi 2; collection of vegetables, Mrs Bnßhell 1, J C N Grigg 2 Table and Other Deoobatign—Dinner table decoration, Miss Wright 1, Miss Graham 2, Mrs P Cox 3 ; floral design, Mrs Baehell 1, Miss Tab&teau 2; decorabnd bicycle, goeartyrr stand, Miss H Friedlander 1, Miss SUndUh 2 Special Prizes.— The awards for the special prizes, which are numerous, will be fixed by the Committee according to the points gained, and Jthe results will be announced m onr columns m the course of a few days -

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold oariaives reapatteible for opinions oxpieised by onr corre«posdsnt»

A GROWLING IDIOT.

SO TUB EDITOE. Sib,—l wish to draw attention of the Inspector of nuisances to* the number of growling Idiots there are m this colony. Probably this it, the result of too much beaching and too little education. —I am, otc f W, Adams,

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

DISSATISFACTION IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Unite! Press Association—by Eleotno Telegraph—Copyright

(Received February 92, 10 39 pm ) Sydney, Feb 22 Great dissatisfaction exists as to the political situation m thia colony, especially at Sir William Lyna continu ing to hang on to the State Premiership. This is Booentuated by the re swearing of the State Ministers, and" the further prorogation of Parliament to April. With the Federal elections looming ahead, it is not improbable that the life of Parliament will expire; by offluxion of time before it again meets. The delay m issuing nrw electors' rights has added to the complications. The Herald aays:—" Parliamentary institutions are altogether m abeyance, and the State is governed irresponsibly by a Committee of Ministers only. Long before Parliament meets again, the Administration will probably have undergone such changes th»t ft will be impossible to fix upon it any reasonable responsibility for any tangible act whatever." The Morning Herald hints that the Com* monweaith inauguration celebrations will ooet a quarter of a million pounds. j The organisation of parties for the Federal elections is progressing. Ihe Free Trade Liberal Executive, out of a plethora, has «o far chosen bwelve candidates for* the House of Representatives. These include three Labour members. The State Governments are arranging that the Senate elections shall be held on the same day as those for the House of repre sentatives

The Seventh Contingent

United Press (Association—-By Electric Telegraph Chuistchcbch, Fob 22 Canterbury Mb been aliobted 34 men for the Seventh Contingent md oub of tK§ 130 who applied §0 have been ordered to report themselvts at the local defence office at once, About thirty tume into town yesterday and are now m oamp at) the drillshed grounds, They will undergo a medical examination and afterwards will be pat through their facings by Sergeant Major OoleniaD, who drilled the previous Contingents. Those who have gone Into citnp are rather a weedy lot and several of them will nob pass the medical examination. The Defence Department called for tenders for the supply of 2400 pairs of boots for the seventh contingent, on samples ahown ab the local office. The local manufacturer* considered the samples of auoh an inferior nature that several of them deolined to tender for them and sent to Wellington their own samp'es with tenders, and the tender of Memrß M O'Brien And Co was accepted for their own samplet Nelson, February 22 26 men volunteered m town for the Seventh Contingent, bub only eleven will be accepted.

Affairs in China

United Press Association—By Electric Telegram—Copyright London, Feb 21 Yeung Kuwan, tbe reformer, a coadjutor of the reformer Kangynwei, wai murdered at Hongkong after the Chinene authorities h»d placed •> price on his head. The Mtrnins JPtsp ■t»t«it th»b Minister* consent 16 the Court sentencing grteee Tuan »nd General Tnng-f jih-«i»ng to deoApltatlon and then cotnmutlpg tb»«f»bnpea to braiih menfcfor life; OhMnfg 1, Qha;c-ihu*bhl»p, acd Ying-nien, to'BttfcngulatioD, *nd Yuh-«ien to deoapltftbiaC

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—-By Eleobrio Telegraph Wellington, Feb 22 Ghost Bonres have been fr< quent here of late. A lad residing at Brooklyn wsi charged m the Magistrate^: Court fo-cUy with being an idle and dtsorder'y person m that he had on him- an article of disguise ab Brooklyn on the 18th inst. Io appeared defendant had frightened women who were going home at night by putting a white table cloth on a fence post, and also by wearing it himself. Mr Me Arthur, S, M, delivered a severe homily to defendant, and dismissed the information. The Premier has been advised that Trooper A H Harrison, of N.Z. Mounted Infantry, who came from Colyton, near Feiiding, is daagercasly ill at Naauwpoort. In the Divorce Court today a decree nisi with order for custody of three children was granted to petitioner m «n undefended case. X Ward Tate versus Emma M Ward Tate and Archibald W Phipson, co-respondent. Costs m &i& were granted against renpon* dent and also agaiast corespondent, Nbisout, Febrnary 22 Ob Friday last ab Takaka, m the Golden Bay district, a mac named William Bayford, aged about 70, fell over a oliffinto the water, breaking his thigh. He dragged himself out of the water and remained from noon on Friday till nine on Monday night m his wet clothes, and without food. His reioncn conveyed him to port and he has been brought to Nelson hospital. He ia an old age pensioner. AtOEtAND Feb 22 The dead body of a man about thirty five years of age was picked np m the harbor this afternoon but has nob yet been identified. In connection with a Maori girl's school, a sympathiser has made a donation of £100 to atsrt the new fund.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Londoh, Feb. 21 In his letter " P S."{makes a strong case against; the maintenvnce of the dual language difficulty. He points out that the Dutch m Cape Colony and Natal enjoy equality of rights and language with the British, yet they are not satisfied because as long as the two language* are permitted to remain the peace fusion of the two races is impos sible. The British are advised to take steps to abolish the Butch language throughout South Africa m favor of English, and to place the descendants of the brave commandants m the seats of the mighty. It concludes by stating that the universal loyalty of the colonies to the Empire has been a great lesson to the Dutch.

The Cahse of De Wet.

Lively Proceedings

(Baceived February 22, 11.9 p m) London, Feb. 22 Oolonei Flumer is following De Wet, compelling him to inrn north m the direction of Griqualand West. He is close on the enemy's heeli. Hertzog ia northwards of Horwater. | Lieutenant-Colonel Gorringe and Major E[aig are pursuing Kruitztnger northwards ne»r Bet hesda. The attackers of Kitchener's baggage train bad c»rts m readiness m a donga to transport the loot. The Boers destroyed a culvert between Natal Spruit and Klip ri^r, capturing a train load of food sou* t and buroed the train. London, Feb 22 Steyn and De Wet issued a fiery proclamation on January 14th, deny ing that- the war was ended, urging retaliation for farm burning, reiterat ing the lies with regard to the outrages upon Boer women by the British, and advocating raids upon unfriendly colonists In the House of Commons Mr, Chimbeirlain announced that-, Sir Al- ; fred Milner's salary as Administrator j of the new colonies would ba £8000, and as High Commissioner for South Africa £3000 Botha on the 10th recommended his followers never to surrender. He would continue to lead them while he had five hundred left. The burghers replied that it was difficult to continue the struggle. Their am munition was almost exhausted, and the British were destroying their food crops. Botha replipd tbafc the Lord provided every thing, Hobart, Feb 22 A contingent of 150 men ia already to embark ai soon »» the traniport arrives. Probably an additional hun dred will be accepted, and leave at the same time Adelaide, February 22 Already there are 500 volunteers for the Sixth Contingent, though the Impe rial authorities have not yet notified its acceptance

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph WeliUngtok Peb 21 Litufcenant-Ooionel Sommerville has been advised that his hod, Lieutenant Soromer ville, who was shot m the lefts arm m Sooth Africa, has recovered and has rejoined his regiment.

THE CABLE QUESTION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wkixington, Fob 22 The Premier says that the statement appearing m the Melbourne Argus, that Mr Soddf n m connection with the Pacific cable suggested pooling the receipts, ha* no foun* flat on, and is abaolute'y incorrect; At the Conference held m Melbourne, one of the representatives made a statement that it has appeared m print that the Pacific Cable Board had mentioned the pooling of receipts and that was all that took place respecting the same, and the representative who made the statement was nob Mr Seddon.

The British Navy.

L&UNCH OF THREE WARBHIPS.

United Prase Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright) London, Febrnary 22 The Good Hope, the most formidable cruiser stoat, the Bacchante, a second'Olast oruieer, and the Russell, a battleship, have been launched. South Australian wines were need m the christenioge, excepting m the Good Hope, for which Gape wine wag used.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association I—Byl —By Electric Telegraph CpRiSTpHUROB, February 23 The death is announced of Ohas* Ensor, of Baloairn, yesterday! He came to the colony m the year 1861. Ha hat been Chair man of the New Zealand farmers Cooperative Association since its commence* ment m 1380 and, the present position of the Co-op is plainly due to bit strong common tenoe and financial ability* He was grtatly respected and leaves » widow and family.

Sporting.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY OLUB

United Preeß Association—By Electric ' Telegraph PtJNEDisr, F<>^22 The following acceptances have en re ceived for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting :- • Dunedin'Cup, of 400 soys ; one mila and a half—Tortulla 813, Paladin 8 9, Straih- Dairn 87, Cameo 86, Jupiter 8 5, Nihilist S 2, Pampero 7 9, Glenaladale 610, Champagne Stakes, of 160 soys j six furlongg—Mensohikoff 9 10, Bed Gauntlet 93, Canteen 86, Wndwhistle 90, Couat of KolmarSlO. First Hurdle Handicap, of 80 boys ;one mile and three quarters—llex 12 5, Dundee 117. Fibst Back Handicap, of 60 soys; one mile-La R-ioe 8 12, OKdyi 11. 89, Terra pin 84. Wild Went 711, Muscovite 79, Redan 75. Ayrdale 6 11, Gnnroae 6 10, Btockm»id 6 9, Fighting Mao 6 7. Fpblicahs' Handicap, of 150 eovi; seven furloDgs—Sb Dec is 83, Hermoea 82, Red Bknaer 7 IS, Hypnotist 7 12, Brian, 77, Gladys 11, 613, Magnificent 611« Stewards' Weltek Handicap, of 80 «ovß ; iix furloDga—Goldipur 115, Decoy 10 U, Sb Denis 9 13, Brina 95, Spider 93, Laßeine9o, Osdet 812, ( i*< '?mnce 810, Senior., Wrangler 3 7, Heiieuu 8 2, Lady Madjjeßo;

United Press Asßoeiatiou—by Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Feb 21 The Sfc Simon staliionßMof Portland, purchased by an English sportsman at the breaking up tale of the Sb Albaas Estate, arrived safely. FlemingtoNj February 22. At Flemington this morning Advance mov«d freely, showing very little signs of rareness. He looks wells, though some what on the big Bide. He will have to be hurried to be ready for the Newmarket Handicap> Boreas is. all right. ' For the Newmarket Handicap Advance is easier at 12 to 1. Wakeful is the favourite at 7to 1; Watch Dog and Falmlnate are &t 14 to 1; A tiros 16 to I. There is no business od the Australian Gup.

Mr Friedlander'a horses, Graocishot, Count of Kolmar, HslleUe, and Guaroio (its charge of E« Griffin), went south by the 11 a.m. train to-day to fulfil their engagements at the D.J ,C. Autumn meeting.

The Cable Services.

United Preat Association—By Eleolrio Telegraph—Copyright London, February 22 The Pacific Cable Board meets on Monday to consider whether it is desirable to negotiate with the Eastern Extension Company and whether the Board should take action m the face of the arrangements made by certain colonies with the Eastern Extension Company ; also to decide what const! tutes an all British cable across America It is understood that Victoria Becks the Board's approval to her giving the Eastern Extension Company similar concessions as the other colonies have givea

The Royal Visit

LOID HOPETOUN'S SUGGESTED PROGBAMME

SIXTEEN DAYS FOE NEW ZEALAND.

: United Frees Association—-By Eleotno Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, February 22 Lord Hopetoua has submitted the following programme of the movements of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall aud York iox Mr Chamberlain's appro val :—Arrive m Melbourne on May 6tb, open Parliament on the 9fcb, leave on the 17th; arrive m Brisbane on the 20tb, leave on the 25th ; arrive m Syd ney on the 27tb, leave on June Bth; arrive m New Zealand on the 12th, leave on the 28th ; arrive m Hobart on July Ist, leave on the 6th, arrive m Adelaide on the 9th, leave on the 15fchj arrive m Perth on the 19th, leave Australia on Jaly 24th Mr Barton has cabled to Sir Wilfred Laarier and Mr Seddon, asking each to send a thousand troops for the open ing of the Federal Parliament; He suggest, that half the New Zealand Contingent should be Maoris London, February 21 The Ophir has been beautifully re decorated and refurnished for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall's visit. They have expressed delight at the complete transformation of the vessel Sir Arthur John Bigge, who was Private Secretary to her late Majesty the Qaeeu, accompanies the Duke and Duchess m a secretarial capacity

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio T»leg»ph»-Oopy right Bribiane, Feb 22 A stock inspector, repotting on the Maranoa district, eajß the state of the country is beyond words. There is no sign of feed, ; and on some large stations only 1 two or three horses are left, while a few stock are kept alive by felling scrub. The I whole country is a dust head, and the outlook is most dismal. , Ticks aro again becoming plentiful m the Brisbane district. Adelaide, February 22 , Seven members of the Imperial Con tin' gone arrived from Melbourne, where they had surrendered to the military authori ties after absenting themselves without leave. They were remanded by the Police Court till the arrival of the Bri tannic.

THE LATEST

TflE CBISIS IN CHINA

United Press Aitoototion—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrigho

Received Wakapnaka Feb 22, 918 »m, This Office 10 25 a m London, Feb 22 The Morning Post states that Minis ters have consented to the Court sentencing Ohibsin and Heochenyi to decapitation. Ac edict has been issued under which Tnngfahsiang is degraded and deprived of bis rank; Tuan Late i« disgraced and exiled; Ohaang Yingnten and Qhaoshuchiao ordered to commit suicide. Three other leaders are sentenced to decapitation. It is understood that Tangfuhsiang'a life would be confiscated (?) when possible. European and Chinese secretaries of the legations m Pekin consider the result a Chinese triumph, as the Court is only beheading Yuhsien. It is pointed out that suicides are not' disgraced. The Japanese hold Kin cheoyi and Chishiu,

SOUTH AFRICA

jtlethurn Clears the Country

Obstinate lighting

British Casualties

We Wet Weeps

His Force Cornered

llotlta's K«treat ihreatened

Uuiied Press Association—By ESec^rio (Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Feb 23, 9 2 a«i, Xhia offiue 9 42 a m London February 22 General Kitchener has telegraphed from Klereksdorp that General Mel* huen, operating m the south-western Transvaal, bud cleared that part of th» country marching through Wolmaran* stad to Klerkidorp. Generals De Villien and Liebenberg t with fourteen hundred men, obstinately held a strong position at Hatrletoeitt* fontein, twenty miles west of Klerki* dorp, but were expelled after severs fighting on (he 10th. The Yeomanry, Victorian Basbmen and Royal North Lancashire* rendered distinguished service. The British losses were 3 efiesn and 13 men killed, 5 ofleera and 20 men wounded, The Boerg suffered severely, and left eighteen of their dead. The Daily Mail states that Dt Wei is depressed having to operate m tin- I known country, and seldom m the fighting line. Commandant; Fronwan directs the fighting, . also the line of light. De Wet, who is said to be frightened, was heading on Tuesday towards Bead's Drift, intending to recross the Orange river. He wept at the dogged* ness and nearness of the panning British. One commando, unable to crou the swollen JBrak river turned weit a Received Wakaptiaka Feb 25,9 9am This Office 942 a m * Later reports state that part ef De Wet's force has been driven into the triangle formed by the junction of the Orange and Brak rivers, which are flooded, and the horses are enable to ! swim them. The rains continue. The Standard states that* big force* including the naval detachment and the volunteer composite regiment} is operating m the vicinity of Vryheid with the object of checking Botha's retreat,

Pious Kruger

Martial Law

United Press Association—By EUctrio Telegraph (Received Feb 23, 10 30 Londok, February S3 Kruger hat abandoned the intention to seek an interview with King Edward at Flushing when heamvei to visit the Kalier od the ground that the interview would in* fringe the Sabbath In the Commons Mr Chamberlain ia reply to a question laid the Attorney General of Cape Colony after carefi: consideration had decided not to prosecute mptmin Cox of the New South Wales Lancers for ordering th shooting of a native at Ccleiberg m Novem* ber 1893.-

Returning Troopers.

United Preet AeaoeUtion—By Bltetrio Telegraph Wellington, Feb 23 The Premier is advised th&b the itwmer Victorian left Capetowa yeeter.day with tht following New ZeaSandera »bosrd:—P?lv»t«s Theodore Casey (First Contingent), Anok* land, J Townsend (First Contingent), W«i« kouaitl, Otsgo; L Howne (Sscotd Contin* gent) Blenheim ; J A Borlaee (Hotohkisf Battery), Port) Chalroerg; E Browne (Seoond Contingent) Horornt*; G O D«rr«t (Third Contingent), Hororat* ; X C Evafli, (Third Contiagent) Orarl Gorge ; J And«rt son (Third Contingent) Ruanni station; H Bird (Third Contingent) Weitporf j W H Spain (Foarth Contingent) Central Otago ; A J Baker (Fourth Contingent) Wellington G R Wilkinson (Foarth Contingent) Aook* Und ; M Crean (Fourth Continsenb Kew Plymouth ; W R Glbeon (Fourbh CoaMngtiit} Opitcnui, Auckland; A. Dixoa (Fifth Contingent) Gore; N H Bodtnin (Fifth Contingent) Wellington; Qaartermaattr Sergeant W H Beeves (Fifth Centingent) Belfast; Harold Thomson (Fifth Contingent) Rangitikei: T Andrews (Fifth Contingent) Ashburton ; J H L ggins (Fifth Oontiagentj Tokomaru, snd Moyes (not m ofialu Hit The Premier denies the st»tem«Qt of kfae Melbouraef^itt, that he suggested pooling the cable revenue. The rnttter was men* tioned at the Melbourne conference, but act by him

Welungi©K, February 23. Sir A MUner advises the Fremftr thai Troopers J GoSditooe and H Q Heywood, both of the Fi«b Contingent, were ••▼•rely wounded ab Wolverthintin on the 14th* Goldirooe it from Waimate, Canterbury, and Heywood a son of the Secretary to the (Treasury.

Programme for the Royal Visit

site Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Feb 25, 10 3 * m, This Office II 5 am Sydhey, Fab 51 Lord Hopatotm has sanctioned tha programme of the Yorks* stay m Mil* bourne. The chief events are thd landing, at St Kilda, the procession through the streets on May 6th, the opening of Parliament on the 9th, a review on the 10 th, a visit to Ballarat, where the Duke will lay the foundation stone of % monument to soldiers, who have fallen m South Africa on 13th; a shooting expedition up country on the 15th. The intervening days will be ! devoted to various social public fane* tions. All invitations to the celebra tions are being forwarded by Mr Barton, as Federal Premier, on behalf of the Vicfco riaa GoTernment,

The Royal Duke's Suite.

Received W&kapnska Feb. 23,12 21 am 8 Thin Office 1 40 pm London, Feb 22 The Duke and Duchess of York's suite includes Lady Mary LygOD, Lady jKatherine Gray Ooke, Mri Derek ; Keppe!, Prince Alexander * of Tect, Commander Bryan, Godfrey Fausietfcj Viscount nricheon, the Duke of Box burgh, Dr Man by surgeon apothecary of the Duke of York's household, Ohevalier de Martin O'Marie, painter for I hp|late Queen ; Major, the Hon Derek Keppei, Lieutenaat, Sir Oharlet Oust!, (the last two are equerries), and Mr John Anderson of the colonial office, who is the Duke of York's pri vate secretary for official matters

TOE ASHBUKTO^ GtJABfiIAS: SATURDAY/ FEBfiUARY 28, 1901



Weather Report.—Captain Edwin foret oasts:—Northeaab to east and south heavy gale with much rain, glass fall. Personal—Our old towntnmn, Mr R M Cuihbertson, is, we learn, still employed m the office of the assistant Director of Transport, Bloemfoatein. Ftatiswcs of the Colony— We have to acknowledge receipbof a copy of. a volume of the statistics of the colony of New Zealand for 1899 from the Registrar General ! Tinwald Town Board—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board took place last evening bub the report of the proceedings ia unavoidably held over. A Bia Teout —A troub weighing 28J b was caught m the Wnitakl a few days ago by an angler resident at the Hook. Thii is believed to be the biggest troub caught iv the South Coast rivnrei Decorated Pievoucs.—Mr G T Smith who should be a competent) authority on the ! subject, informed a member of our staff that I ho had nob seen during hfa recent travels | th rough the United Kingdom, any bioyoiei so admirably and tastefully decorated »s those on view at the A«hburtf-o Horticulbu* ral Show now on. Afiee Many Ybabs—Twenty five years says a Hastings paper, a shy, timid boy was scratching away stolidly In the office of an unknown solicitor. The twain met for the first time since, m Napier, on Thursday last and recognised eaoh other* The boy, still shy, timid, and retiring, is Mr A LB Fra»er member for Napier, and the solicitor, who has m the interval risen to the dignity of a Supreme Goutt Judge, is Mr Justice Den nfctou, who has just oonoiuded the Napier Supreme Courb sittings. Hospital Drainage.—lt may be as well to remind our readers that a meeting of bur* gesies has been convened for Wednesday evening to consider bhe aotiiou of fche Borough Corinoil ia granting permiaeion to the Hoapi' tal Board 6o carry bhe drainage of that insti tution into the street channels. Ib need hardly be said that the matter is very mr portant and a good attendance is desirable. Wade's vVorm Figa are most effebive and nob unpleasant-; children thrive after takla them. Price, la



T>OQTS Boots From Is to 30s, at- JL> Mkj.lob's Zealandh Boot Store 4Coqgh Cure, Wahoo, KoeiißAHaisd Benjamlo Gqtn go to As^BVBSO^



GOOD MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN ■ Through the months of June and July our h*by wa- fppthirg and look a rannln ofi of t lie bowels aud sickness of the stomach, says OP M HoUiday, of Deining,lndi 'Hie boweia would move from five to eight times a day. I had a bottle of Chamberlain's Ooiio, Ohoiera and Diarrhoea Remedy m the honae and gave him four dropg m a teaepoonful o watnr, and he gob better at once,' Sold by A^hbutton Drug Company ____^_



Wade a Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never f#il fo» waits pr children Price |c



ANTED Known—That our Oilolobhe »¥ md Lluolflumr are boughb direct from the British Mills, and stand urnivailed for varieby and value;~Mitchell and Turne BOOTS ! Boots Boots Nothing but Boots a«i—Mellor's Zealandia Bort tore, T»uorec| Str«?tj



IT SAVED HIS SABS' • My baby was terribly sick with bhe diaf rboea,' says J H Doafe, of Williams, Oregou We were unable to care him with the doctor's assistance, and as a last resort we tried Chamberlain's 'Oblio, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy; lam happy to say ib gave immediate relief and a complete cure.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Company §Ewke Uew Yew



A SHBUrTT'O^ HORTICULTURAL XL SOCIETY* annual" show, THIS DAY, {SATURDAY, February 23 ) Ia New Auction Rocrr, Bun e&t Street) Concert and Refreshment®. Admission —Adults la, children 6d, E, M, DODDS, 2 133 Hon Seoretary



ST. STEVEN'S OHOROHj Asbbnrton. » FfRST SUNDAY IN LENT, ( {Febraary 24) 8.30 a tri—Holy Communion 11 a rii —Matins and Sermon 3 p m-BEAFIKLD--The Vicar DHOMOBE—Mr T A Gates 6.!opm—Eveneong aad Sermon J'uring Lent the Vicar will deliver the Wowing oourses of special addreaaas • — ' SDNDAY MORNINGS : " Some questione : iv Modern ReHgion." i 1 The claims of Jeaus Ohriafc on th© Men | of today 2 The Nature of the Church's Authority m Faith and Morals 3-The Necessity of Religion 4 The Duty of Worship b Hunday : a Holiday or a Holy Day SUNDAY EVENINGS: " «ome Aspect* of "the Christian Ile&l." 1 Th° J^eal m the Church 2 'I he Ideal m the Home 5 The Ideal m Businese 4 'She Weal m Amusement 6 Ihe Ideal m Literature R. A. WOODTHORPE..M.A, Vicar



F. fERRIM&N. I j FOB SALE. A CHOICE HOME m Allenton. Frail particolare on applicatioo. F. FEERIMAN, Land acS Estate Agent fo;b sjale. ALLBNTON. Near the Woollen Faotiory, AN IDEAL HOME, with which could be combined $> proatablo Pouicry. I'ami. 1 have baert instructed by Mr James Rkid to Sell his wall known property, situate as above, c impris ng 2 acres of land, on which it erf oted a comfortable house of five rooma and soallery with putnp inside, stable, trap and chaff houses, also a large fowl home and run \ part.of the land is laid oat In orchard nod -is well stocked with choice fruib treeo. The property adj tins Messrs Kersel, Doherty, and Molboiough, Ii has an ample frontage on two roads, and m situated m olona proximity to the public school. The reason Mr Reid haa placed this property ia the market is that he has purchased a Farm at Martoa, m the North Island, and is desirous of eettling'ftbsreoQ ftt an early date, F. FERKIMAN, Land and Estate Agoa'j TO LET, OARTER'S TERRACE, Tinwald, HOUSE of nine rooms, detached Wash house,, also good Stables, with 4 nerf-s of land, part of which is laid out m a good orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Land aod Estate Agent TOWN SECTIONS I HAVE several Sections m various ports of the Town for sale, well adapted for building purposes or for holding for future profit. F. FERKIMAN, LAUD AND ESTATE iGGNT. 2 142 * H!^m'"Wß^AKB TAGAIN. —CANNOT BE BEAT— CNMALL ex atsßes enables hb to give \^ special valw. Puma for all:—White Handkerchief* 2|i, Turkey Bed Handker chiefs 4rl each, W orkifig Shirts In 3d find la 6-1, Men's Colonial Tweed S&c Suits 22a 6d, Tweed Troueers 5» Qd, Bu3h Rugs .3s 6d, Denim Trousers 3s 9d —at DUNCAN &■ Co% BEADY MONEY DRAPERS, Tancred Street. J. V. DX BEER, WATCHMAKER, * JEWELLER T^TCW showiog a few lines of American Jewellery, new unique designs at exceptional low prices, marked m plain figures, A large shipment of Ladies »ad Geat'» Watches jußt to hand, ab pricas ranging from 10a to £26 10h» Amongßb these are :— 1 Dczan Rotherham'a Highesb Grado ENGLISH LEVERS. 3 Dcbw LEVER NIOKLB WATCHES at ■ 27a 6d 5 Dtzon Usefal NIOKLB WATCHES ftt> 20a Also,— A larse assortment of new JEWELLERY and STERLING SILVER WAKE. A very large Stock of the latter -now ob hand. BPECTAfLFS& J. V.DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton ALL Loasby's reparation —Oinramo Cure, Koolibah, WaKoo, and Benjamin Gum—aft J T OooCH, Storekeeper ALE—Fancy Woik, Silks, Araseiifß Perlioes, Canvas, Berlin Woolw, Linens and Stamped woik generally, all reduced during Mrs Alcobn's Sale T3KMKMBM.H that MiftlOßS Zea'lanciia JCV Boot Bt,ore is the leading Boot Shop Wonderful value ab Mmllgb's OR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several hue dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply ; to Msllok's Zoalandia Boot ''tore CONSULTING OPIICIAN Mr Eroest M BaudsteiD, DB O A!, F R MO, who has latefy returned after six years' (special study m England and Con tinent, nsay be consulted oc all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necetsary arHSoial light being used. Doctors' pre ucriptions prepare:!. Fees moderate. Con uniting rooms, Cafihel Street W,, over M Sandstein, jeweller, CbrißtchßtcvK 9to 12^ 1,9 60&a»ii? I