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the Egyptian officials formally protested against the occupation. Italian Assistance. Rome, Feburary 9. The Italian Government has decided that, if requested, assitance shall be afforded to England in its operations against the Mahdi. (Received February 11, 12.30 p.m.) Frozen MuttonLondon, February 10. The cargo of frozen mutton by the steamship Coptic from New Zealand has arrived in good condition. I AUSTRALIAN(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Fatal Accident. Sydney, Yesterday. A verandah in George street fell on to the footpath to day. Several persons were underneath at the time; one was killed and others injured more or less severely. Shipping. Arrived Ringarooma, s.s., from Auckland Sailed—Hauroto, s.s., for Wellington. (Received Feb. 11th, 2.30 p.m.) New Guinea.

Melbourne, To-day. The Hon J. Service, the Premier, has presented a memorandum to the Governor, in which he expresses disappointment of the colonies in connection with the affairs in New Guinea. He contends that the colonies should have the limits to their responsibility strictly defined, or else be allowed to exercise control over the expenditure in New Guinea. He adds that his Government is not prepared to increase the L 15,000 guaranteed without further information.

The weakest woman, smallest child, and sickest invalid, can use Hop Bitters with safety and great good. See.—[Advt.] A other unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a .£2,424 stock of Clothing and General Drapery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, trading in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bankrupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for .£954, or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E, M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marlced price, which surely ought to seenre a speedy clearance. “ Rough ©N Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ■wits, fc*d-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. O up- Co.. General Agents. 2 “ Buchu-Paiba,”—Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co,, General Agents. 2 .

Masonic gT. JOHN’S LODGE, No. 1858, E.O. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING (Feb. 12th), at 8 p.mVisiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the R.W.M, JOHN CURTIS, Secretary,

Tjl AEME ES, TAKE NOTICE ! A Field Trial OF JUNIOR DECKING TWINE BIN PEE will be held ON THURSDAY, 12th INSTANT, In Mr S. J. MULLINS’ PADDOCK, Wakanvu Road, below Mr Joseph Hunt’s Farm. This is the Machine for the Plains, only weighing 1200 lbs., and worked by two small horses. A full-sized Peering will a’so be at work same time. Simplicity Knotter, and all latest improvements exhibited in action. A. TAPPBK, 2 210 Agent.

Tenders. rjlO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a CHURCH at Peel Forest. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.'s, Ashburton, till February 12th. Tenders to be sent to W. arley, Hereford street, Christchurch, not later than February 11th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. n VENDERS are invited for the EREOJ TION of about 240 chains wire FENCING at Grove Farm, Tinwald. Tenderers will be shown the ground by the manager of the farm. Tenders must bo sent into Robert Wilkin and Co., Hereford street, Christchurch, on or before noon of 17th February, instant. Specifications and full particulars obtainable at the offices of Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co., Hereford street, Christchurch, Thomas Bullock, Esq., Ashburton, Tinwald Hotel, Tinwald. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 2 218 Christchurch.

rjl O BUILDERS, j TENDERS are invited for the Erection | of a Presbyterian Church, at Mayfield, Paugitata. Tenderers to supply the labor and a portion of the materials ; or to tender separately for the whole of the materials and labor to complete the work. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr A. Orr’a, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned till February 19th, when tenders are to be sent in to Mr John Whitelaw, Architect, Christchurch. I The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, 22 '8

Lost, Found, &c. STRAYED into our Stables a Dark Bay MARK, star on forehead, white on nose. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply Toity and Lovex-i,. Victoria Stables. ’ 2 217 Public Notices: TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, Threshing Books of all kinds and sizes ■ neatly printed and bound to order at the Guardian Office.

War. War. THE SALVATION ARMY (headed by Captain R. Smith and the brass, bftnd) will OPEN FIRE IN METELYENj OK SUNDAY, FEB. 15th. 2 219 'R J. IVESS bega to inform hia debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any mm> that ud wm bo in attendance at his Office, Barnett street, every TUESDAY and "■ ‘ Office "hours 10 a.m. to ‘ * 9 188