SPRUNG ALEAK.

Meibovbnb, April 9

The schooner Gold, from Melbourne, Sprung a leak during a gale m Bass Straits last Sunday. The vessel being m a sinking condition the crew took to the boats and reached Goose Island safely.

COACH ACCIDENT.

While a fully laden coach was leaving Koroit yesterday, one of the horses became fractious and the coach upset. Nearly twenty persons were injured, and some very seriously.

"PER OCEAN EXPRESS."

This, or something like it, bids fair to be one day, and that ere long, the superscription upon our correspondence and the directory instructions upon packages and consignments the swift delivery of which is desired. How swift that delivery is likely to be only the few who are conversant with the great strides which arebeing made inthe improvement of naval architecture have any idea, and even these will, for the roost parr, be surprised to learn that already stepsare m progress for the initia tion of a pioneer steam service across the Atlantic, the ordinary speed of the vessels composing which will be not less than twenty-five miles an hour. Yet such is the case, a company appropriately named "The Arrow Steamship Company " having been formed m New York, which has ac quired patents for improvements m the building of steamers which will enable it to establish a service having the high rate of speed mentioned. The first steamship of the projected line " The Pocahontas " is indeed already m coarse of construction at the company's shipyard Alexandria (Pa.), and by November next she will be afloat. A very full and interesting description of this ocean greyhound is given m the " Australasian and South American journal " for March, to which we are indebted for the following particulars : — •* The ' Pocahontas ' is the result of twenty-one years of patient study, creative thought and exhaustive ex > periment by an American engineer — Robert H. Fryer, of New York — is brought into being by American energy and capital, is wholly of American material, put together with American . skill and by American methods, and is destined to make the American flag supreme upon the high 'seas. She is not intended to be a freight carrier. She is not fitted for that use, any more than a blood racehorse is to drag a dray. She is built to carry passengers, mails, express matter, and treasure. To that important service she brings such capacity for speed as is beyond thd rivalry of any other vessel afloat, and with it absolute safety. She cannot be sunk ; she cannot be burned ; and her regular working speed will be twenty five miles per hour. In form she has the sharp lines of a racing ' shell ' instead of the oval : tub-like shape of other ocean steamers ; m material she is actually the first wholly steel and iron ship, all the others being metal tanks filled m with wood ; m architec ture, she is built with the inflexible rigidity possible only to an entirety of the strongest possible truss construc tion ; m power, her engine is capable of developing more than twice as much as any other on land or sea. AH the dead weights of machinery, boilers, and coal are placed m the bottom of the vessel, and while m the most advanta geous positions for access and inspec tion, as well as performing their several . functions, also serve as ballast which never shifts and never requiresreadjust tnent, as m the case of water ballast, which is sometimes a source of danger through misadventure. There are no bed plates proper for the engines, but they are carried on the backbone or internal keel of the ship m places designed for them. This keel con sists of wrought iron plates, vertically disposed and bolted together m a solid inflexible mass 510 feet long, 5 feet 6 inches deep at the bow, 10 feet 6 inches deep at the stern, and 12 inches thick, weighing altogether 750 tons. Upon that backbone the 'Pocahon tas' has, saddled and firmly bolted and riveted m place, sixty-eight transverse Bteel walls, from three-fourths inch to one and a half inch thick, each of the full size and accurate shape of a cross section of the vessel at the exact point for which it is designed. These transverse walls have openings cut through them for the saloons, passage ways, tunnels, and other spaces that it is desirable to have extend longitudi ..pgtfy m the vessel. As they are 7 feet 6 inches apart they make the side walls of the staterooms and at many points, with the aid of such special local strengthening as may be required, they constitute important parts of the frame of the great engine and the six auxiliary engines — for specific uses employed aboard. The » Pocahontas,' supported by her extreme ends over a chasm, would be stronger than any . bridge of equal length" m the world. Were she upborne by a rock under her centre, neither end would sag the computable fraction of.a line. Further more, by this method of construction she is wholly made up of not only water-tight but air-tight compartments^ From four to nine vast and weakly walled compartments below the water line are the basis upon which rests a boasted but quite non-existent security m the best of the great modern steamships now m service. But the 'Pocahontas' consists of 1,060 com partments, of which 500 are below the water-line, and of the latter every one ■ is fitted with a man hole, is big enough for a man to work m, has a diaphragm and pneumatic piessure connections by , which water — should any enter through leak— -can be instantly blown out and kept out, and any or all can be instantly filled with water ballast or discharged from it. Wtre fifty of her compart ments ripped open by dashing against a rock, she would continue on her way . on an even keel; were it possible to cut her completely through, each severed portion would float, right side up. The engine destined to propel this exceptional mass is proportionate to it m power, and is such a one as if placed m any other vessel afloat to-day, if it did not go through her bottom at once, would rack her to pieces m a very little time, when its energies were developed. It is of the compound type, with a high pressure cylinder 75 inches m diameter, and a low pressure cylinder 150 inches m diameter, with a six-foot stroke. Calculated by the ' Johh bourne rule— which is authorita fare-*were she cuttiug off steam on the

half stroke she would develop a force of t.9,496'38 horse-power. Taking steam at full stroke on the high pressure cylinder the energy developed would attain to 27,986*64 horse power. Of course, m ordinary service there will be no necessity for her working up to any such stupendous power, which is greater than that of any existent engine on land or sea, but Ihe force is there all the same, ready for emergencies, and if wanted, can be employed with absolute safely. Her propeller is 24 fest m diameter, and she has twenty boilers, twelve before and eight aft of the engine room, any one or more of which can be cut out of service without affecting the efficiency of the others. Her length is 540 ft over all, and her greatest breadth 40ft. She has also a transverse propeller fitted m a circular tunnel which extends through her below the water-line, by the use of which appliance she can change her course as quickly as a fish, and turn m her own length and without headway. The fittings of her saloon and state rooms are most elaborate and luxurious, and the 'Pocahantas' will, . without doubt, be m all respects not only the swiftest and safest but the most com fortable passenger steamer afloat. Her cost will be 600,000d015. but it is estimated at the highest calculation of expenses, and lowest computation of receipts based upon thorough know ledge and analyzation of the passenger and express transatlantic business of ten years past, that the net profit of running her will be at least 30,000d015. on each passage across the ocean, and as she will easily make thirty-three crossings m the year, her aggregate profits will amount to 990,000d015. per annum. By earnings alone it will be perfectly practicable to pay large dividends, and at the same time bear the entire cost of construction of a line of twelve vessels within four years from the date of the launching of the 'Pocahontas.'" These seem very glowing anticipations, but if they are soundly based and prove capable of realisation, then indeed we ahall see an entire revolution m ocean traffic, and the slow going steamers of to-day will disappear before these greyhounds of the deep, as the stage coaches of our forefathers have disappeared before the locomotive. Then, indeed, will the ends of the world be brought close together, for a 25 miles an hour service means bringing Auckland within three weeks of London.

SPORTING.

WLLINGTON RACES.

Wellington, April 9. For the first day'B racing the weather is fine, but dull. The attendance ib not large. Results : — Petose Stakes. The Shah 1 Kangaroo ... ... ... 2 Rumour 3 HUBDLES, The Jilt 1 Forward 2 Orient 3

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending April Btii, 1887 :— High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 50- 75' 127- Pine N.E. wind Sunday 48- 70- N 83- Fine S.W. wind Monday 48. 74- 128- Fine N.W. wind Tuesday 44* 63< 122- Fine StW. wind Wod'day 29- 74 ;i - 132- Fine N.E. wind Thur'day 30- 74- 132- Fine N.E. wind Friday 36* 76' 116- Fine N.E. wind

EASTER VOLUNTEER ENCAMPMENT

New Plymouth, Apiil 9,

The men are all aaaemblcd, the Wel lington, Marlborough and Westland Com panies not turning up till laic yeßterdfty afternoon. The Wellington men came by rail, and were 21 hours on the journey arriving about 6 30 p.m. yesterday. They say thoy had no me^van of getting any thing at all on the road, and that delays were numerous. They Bpeak anything bat favorably of the arrangements, which are spoken of as execrable. The review takes place on Monday. The town is very lively, as the encampment is only about a mile distant.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Obituary. Nasier, April 9. Colonel White, an old Canterbury settler, died yesterday niorcin^, aged 57. He WBB well known m the Inlands. A Rep y. Wellington, April 0. Sit J . Yogel haa received the following from Mr Gillies, Premlor of Victoria : — " lie your telegram first inst ouggeatlng Bubjrctß for consideration at tho Con ference think your view well worthy con* sidoration and will direct attention of our representatives m London to it." Fire. Chrk'iohuhcii, A pill 9. Botween 8 and 9 thia morning a tire occorred m the library of the new municipal buildings. A gas jet was left burning fn the air Bhaft runniDg up behind the library shelves and heated the. air do much that though the jet waß not m contaot, with the woodwork ihcßhelviug took fire. The damage ib tr fling. A Desperate Lunatic. limaru, April 9. A lunatic named "W. .Albert, a bu totter from Longbeacb, wos to-day remanded for treatment. On bdirjg re-conducted to hia ceil he asked for a drink, He was given a pannikin of water, which b minute afterwai da ho tore to pieces, ant) made a detoj mined effit to oat hi throat. Not eucctedlng. he bigan dashing hia head violently against the coll door Ho whb be cured m time to prevent hit doing moro dttmage, and wan takeu v guol for ieeira;n' a>jd treatment,

NEW ZEALAND WOOL IN THE UNITED STATES.

The Auck'and correspondent of the '• Otago Daily Times," eaya, m regard to the proaeut relations betwne.n thiß colony and the United Statts Mr Campbell, the United States, Under- u mul for New Zea land, ooniiders that thero m a growing feeling In hia c untry m favor of New Zealand wools being admitted either duty free or at a very considerable reduction upon the present tariff. Tha change aeerm still distant, as great irfluence is brought to bear against any legislation m favor of a reduction, aa manufacturers OAUQot obtain the agricultural vote. The finer qualities of New Zealand wools are 'till purchased m the London market by United States buyers, wbo by some means are able to inti educe thtra into their country m a mixed condition for (he pur pose of blending with their own woolb which are of a coaree texture.

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THE ASHBURTON GtTABDIAN, 3ATUEDAY, APRIL 9, 1887



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I Public Notices MACANDEEW MEMORIAL FUND." A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at tl c " Mail " and « Guardiam" Office f« r ' Bif»nature, and I shall be happy to receive \ and forward contributions, either for. Scholarship, or fctalue, or unconditiona : j WM. J. STEWARD. From the Official Assignee m Bankruptcy District of Ashburton, (Canterbujy Momorandum for Mr Andrew Orr, Ashburton. Dear Fir,— Me Alexander Smith , have tne pleasure ro inform you thatyom Cash Tender for the Stock m the abovo Estate is Accepted m terms of the Tender. Yours truly, J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee . fIIHE above DRAPERY STOCK having- X been Purchased at a . BIG DIB- COUNT off the FIRST COST, is Now on Sale, AND MOST BE CLEARED During the Next Three Weeks, as a Large Shipment OF jsnw goods EX DORIC, JUST TO HAND. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE TBE GREATEST BARGAINS: EVER OFFERED IS ASHBTJKTON. . All Classes of Good Greatly Reduced ANDREW OUR. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING mHURSDAY & TMRIDAY APRIL 21st & 22nd, 1887* President— E. Q. Wright. Vice-Preudent — John Grigg. Jadgc — Matthew Btitt. STXT7AnDS : H. Friedlandor j W; O. Walker W. B. Denshire R. McOwen J. O. N. Griger | Dr Leahy R. Friedlander. Treasurer — David Thomas , Clerk of the Scales— T. E. Upton. Clerk of the Course — A.Hewßou, Handicappera — The Commictec. Starter— Dr Leahy, Fibst Rack ok Each Dat to Btajbt 12.80 p.m. FIBST~DAY 1. DISTKIOT BURBLE RACE of 20 soya oyor cix flights of hurdles, about 3tfc Gfn high. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 10s; 1£ mile. District horses only. 2. AbfIBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP o 60 bovb. Nomination, 1 boy j acceptance IJ.fov. 1^ mile. 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 sot each, with 16 I bovb added. For two-year-old a bred, — owred, and trained by residents m the dißtiict defined by Rule 3. Colts Bat 101 b filließ and geldinga Bst 81b. Nominatio n i 10a. The Bweep to be paid by 9 p.m, on Apt il 18th. Five furlongs. 4. BANDICAPTIMETfiOT(in saddle) of 20 eovs. Nomination, 10* ; acceptance. 10s. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turn, 8 m lea. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 soys. Nomi* nation, I soy ; acceptance, 10s. J-mlJe. 6. POST STAKES of 10 eovs. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary imme- diately after the Fiying Handicap is rrm. Catch weights, Tho winner to be sold Immediately after the race for 15 hova, any Burplus to go to the fun<U cf tho Club. SECOND DAY. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP ot 20 sovo. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10b. Minimnm weight, lOat. 1J mile, District bort-ea only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40 bovb Nomination, 1 pot; acceptance, 1 eov Seven furlongs. 8 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 16 bovh. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 6s. Weight not 3esß than lOst. Break and turn. Twice rcurjd the course. Diettic horEeß orjly. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 bovh. JNominat on, 10s; neceptnnce, 10a: Dis- trict horaeaoiOy. 1 n>ile. 6J KOVEL BACE of 16 iovb. Entrance, 10s, to be mado to the Secretary immediacy after the Harvest Handicap is ?nn. Cotch weight. 1 . Five lur longs. The winner to bo bo1(! immediiitely after the race, the whole of tne proceeds to go to the iunda o r i-he Olnb. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 soys. Nomimvtion,' l toy, to be mado immediately after tho Novel Rnce is run^ acceptance freo, to be i otifled to th^ Secretary within ten minmoeof the d( deration of wei£ht3. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Tbo Meeting will be held under tha Rules of Bating and Ashburton Racing Ulub Rules. 2" No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, aad oh- jeetions arieing cut of ihe racing shi.ll ba decided by the Stewards or whom thay may appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with tho carrying out of th ! a programme to bo final.. 8. A district horee fhnll mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the dis- trict between th". rivers Selwyn and Opihi from January 21. 1887, a-d vp to the da.a of the forthcoming mt'O'ing, and owned by a i oißon wh« haß resided m the said district during tho ennie period. 4 Five per cent, will be dndnct' d from thi gTo?B of all moneys payable m accordance with this progr mmc for the expenses of the oourse. 6. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Oiub. 6. Trotting Knees. Horses must trot fairly to the eatisf action of the Referee, NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be nccompanied b 7 fc% name, age, tvnd description c horse, and colors of rider m the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no later than 9 p.m- on Monday, March 21, 1887. weigh rs. Weights for tin first day's handicaps will be declared en Wednesday, April 10, 188 Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'cl ck on the evening of the first day's racing.* ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the firsr. day's handicaps mnat be made to the Secretary not later tbac 9 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 1887. Accept ftncea for the second day's handicaps at 10 o'clock on the evening of the fitßt da^ ». racing. C, $.. FOOIiS, Seoxetoy



Pub ie Notices. HAVES & GO. MAINTAIN (hat it is no use fo rualcfi hue and ciy about what one is going to do, unless one is prepared to do it a' d m .ideenisiug what we h»ve for sale you are kindly invite I to look through our KstnblisiimentH, nnd you will find that we are decidedly the Cheapest end Best House io. town for everything, i NO ■■■■MISTAKE IN THIS. T?NCOURAGE f OGAL INDUSTRY ZND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AIvD Knitting Yams ASHBUETON WOOLLEN FACTORY. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O V*e"b MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. T\fE ARE CASH PURCHASEK OF Wheat Oats Barley AND Eyegrass H. MATSOi& CO., A3HBURTON, T AM A /^ASH pUROHASER or WHEAT OATS BARLEY GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBUItTON. 2°lol Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, &c. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAB. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J, W. WHITE, Notary Public, NOTICE la hereby given that the undersigned, Messra White an» o. (White. Smithson, and R»ymond), of fimaru, and John A. Oayoill, of Aeh- barton, hare this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashbatton, under the style of "White, Oaygilland Oo." Mr J.-W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- , nrton. 1 WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Monoy to lend m an^ sums on approved freehold Becarlty, Offices : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS. . TTENTION is directed to the following il facts :— We are makiDg STALKER'S AUTOMAT T C FEEDERS for £12 lQa, including fixing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for name price. Cartage extra The time that it is necessary to atop .the machine is from 2 to 3 hours Those Feeders are perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut Bheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous etream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of th© feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They oan be Been at work on machines belmging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley Chapman Bros. Thomas l J erks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John stalker JrhnMoorhead. F. White, Timaru P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton t 3§42 q ole Agentß, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABE sow opened our The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST oELECTED IN THE T< 'WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. fhouuands of Men's and Boys Suits, neweßt styles. Trousers and Trousers and Veßts manufactured of New Zealand Twoeds. Every garmen ' warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggiugs m gTeat variety Hats, comprising every new style worn 'Jhi'.dron'B Jersey Suits, Children*! Men- of-War Suita Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford regatta and White Shirt* Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags Txe celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z'OLOaHING FACTORY, East Stbmt



Public Notices. i _L L TUB FISK JUBILEE SINGERS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ABHBUBTON. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APBIL 18th and 19th, 1887. Reserved Chairs, 4s; Unreserved Seats, 8s ; Back Seats, 2a. Plan and Tickets at Mr H. M. Jones', East BtA'eet, or at U c doors. Doore open- at 7 80, Concert at 8 o'clock. - : ._ SALVATION AKMY. A NNIVERBARY and Harvest Tbankß- r\ giving Services will be held m ttie Barracks Easter Sunday. The Barracks will be decorated for the occasion. A Monßtor Tea Meeting on Easter Monday, 6 30. Ticketa Is 6d. Come m crowds. Staff -Officer Fisher from Christchurch will be present. 4 54 CAPT. FIELD. Dmin Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 teches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AN SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 THE CONCRETE DIPS are now feet long, and fitted with all latest improvements For particulars as to cost of dippi j sheep, apply at the Caretakers. GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary * MOUNT SOHERS COAL PIT COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PITI ♦ FOR CMGHT SHILLINGS PER TON Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OinLY. ~e". F. WRIGHT. TUCKER & RESTELL, TIMBEB, COAL & GENEEAL MERCHANTS, HAYS much pleatinre m informing their customers and others that they are now receiving Fresh Supplies ot Timber OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS SUITABLE FOB BUILDING OE OTHER PURPOSES, Consisting of Bed ond White Pine Boarda and Scantlings Rusticated Weatherboards Feather-edge Weatherboards Tcngwd and Grooved White Pine Flooring and Lining. We are now daily expecting from Auckland a CARGO of ASSORTED KAURI TIMBER. 1 Inch and £«inch Bhalving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Mouldings, Architraves, Skirtings. Our stocks of Kauri are kfcpt under cover m our Sheds, West Street Yard, so that the Timber is clean, dry, well seasoned, and fib tot immediate nse, Largo Stocks of V.D.L. TIMBER DEAL DOORS, SASHES £. HURDLES AND^&RS. -Jy Ljßaght's Orb, ond Goepel Oak Galraafeed I'en Bhcet Lead, Sheet Zinc,.- .. Patent Roofing Nails and Wire Nailri. Staples Steel Fencing Wira and Bathed Wire 'Poetß, Hails, Stakes, c trainers, and Sheep Yard Rails. NOW BEING DISCHARGED, Ex '-Oce get" andothei Teeeelu, UTewcastle Coal Westport Coal Special quotations for orders by the track load at any .Railway Station m the district, MOUNT SOMERS COAL Kept m stock for retail purposes, andsnpplJW by the truck at pit prioee. Tucker & Restell f April let, mi, ,



Public Notices. WANTED. PEED for 2000 or 30 00 sheep for several months, gr>-.53 or turnip. 3*153 Apply MKTHVEtf HOTEL. THE CAJNTEreBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. TO STOOKOWNEBS. THE above Company ia now Booking ;STOCK FOR FREEZING and SHIPMENT during the months of MAY and JUNE. Full particulars and forms of applica- tion can be obtained at the. Company's Office. F. WAYMOUTH, 438 Secretary. AS our old motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, and as it is urjpleasant to quote a lot of prices to mislead the public, we shall be thank- fnl for an early call, and you can judge for yourselves. Note the Address — HAVES & CO, Cash Drapers and Grocers, ARCADE, And do not be be misled. N.B.— Our BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE. WILDING AND LEWIS, BARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. JD _ b F. WILDING, Notaby Public. Offices: Next "Mall" Office, Bnrnettst., Aehburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tueßdny and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions «nd confer with dents. *100 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. OHBISTOHURCB AUTUMN RACES, 11th and 12th ON the 11th and 12th the Evening Trains from Chris* church to Ashbnr- ton, and Rakaia to Methven, will start at 4 50 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively, rnnntng correspondingly later than usual On the 12i h the Morning Train from Methven to Rakaia will run as on Mon- days, Wednesday;, and Saturdays 4 49 By Order. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS AND OHRISTCHURCH AUTDMN RACES. RETURN EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to Dunedin from Rakaia at 33$ firat-clasß, 22s second, and irom Aehburton at 283 first- clbbb, 18a 6d second, from 6th to 11th Apr>l inclusive, available for return op to and including 25th .april. Ttuse Tickets will be avail- able for break of journey, and may be naed by any ordinary train. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will be issued from any Station to any Station from the 6th to 11th April in- clusive ; and to Ohristchrjroh from Ash- burton, Waikari, and intermediate Stations on the 12th, all available for return up to and including the 25th The OHRISTOHUROH AUTUMN RAOES will be held on the 11th and 12th April. By Order. IN addition to my TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIR- DRESSING BUSINESS, I have NOW OPENED my UPSTAIRS ROOM aß a FIRST-CLASS BILLIAKD BOOM, It being provided with one of the Best English Tables. The Room will be open for play at all boars. Entrance from shop, or side door, Eaab street. NEW T*T O C X OF TOYS, PIPES, TOBACCONIST-WARE, AND FANCY GOODS, Just Opened op. W, ZODER, BILLIARD & HAIRDRBSSING BAbOONB EAST STREET. ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY'S Blankets, Flannels, ANP Tweeds. SUITS MADE TO ORDER FKOM £3 10s. Support Local Industry. OKR & ALCORtf OBNTBAL HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken the above . Hotel, Bolloitß a thare of patronage from tha people of Anhburton and sur- rounding dietrlctß. Bent Brando of Wine's Spirits And Beers. Good StabHng— Feedß, One Shilling. Hones and Boggles to let on hire a prloei to meet the timei, For the convenienoe of trfcTellers bioiom o»b will mwt all tr^lni.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 16th APLIL. SPECIAL ENTRY O USEFUL fTrM HORSE?. Sale at 1 o clock, 4*82 f. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. COTTAGE AND 1 ACRE LAND FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr George Appleton to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, hifl desirable PROPERTY AT HAMPSTEAD, Being LuTS 143, 144, 146, 146 (1 Acre), each having a frontage of one chain on Cambridge street It adjoins the Convent property ; is fenced and nicely planted, and on which is erected a comfortable HOUSE of 5 rooms ; also, 2 loose boxos, Btore, &c. This property will be sold at a low price and on liberal terms— declared at sale. Sale at 12 45 T. BOLLOCK, 4*59 Auctioneer. ] SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. TWO AORES OF LAND, on which ia ereoted a 3-roomed HOUSE »t TR&VOtt'IOJS, now m the ocoo- pation of Mr Wm. Fitzgerald MR T. BOLLOCK has reoelved m atraotiono from the Mortgagee to ■till by publio auction at the Arcade on Saturday, 16th April, LOT 24, TREVORTON, containing 2 Aorea, on which is ereoted a well built 3-roomed COTTAGE. The land is well fenced. Terms liberal — at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, 4J61 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. By Order of the Mortgagee. E.S. "27351, Containing q^O AORES j ROOD, Situated abont 2} miles from the County Saloyarda, north aide of the Railway Line. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions to cell by publio ancticn at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, R.S. 27351, containing 353 Acres 1 Roo <, situated about 2\ miles from the County Saleyarde, being part of the property known sb Scotnton, lately m the occupation of Mr J. F. Foßter, and near Mr Mat how'a farm. It is all fenced and divided with wire fence, and well watered with a County Water ltace. Terma of payment will be very liberal — declared at Bale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOOK, 4£63 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, 14th APRIL. Clearing Sale OP HOUSEHOLD FURNITUBE AND EFFECTS. MR T. BIILLOCK has received in- structions from Mr B. Buchanan (iv consequence of his leaving the dis- trict), to , SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Realderice, Park streot, on THURSDAY, 14th APRIL, The whole of his Household Furniture k Effects Comprising Telescope Dining Table, Couches, Easy Chairs, Cane Chairs, Carpets and Hearth Bugs, Cheffonier, Fendera and Fire Ironß, Coal Scuttle, Curtains, Poles, and Rings, Hand* some Lump, Oiioloth, Door Mats, Clocks, Child's Chair, pair Lustres, Vases, Glass, Silver, Double and Single 1 on Bedsteads, Mattresses (hair and flax) Paillasses, Pillows and Bolsters, Child's Iron Cot, large Wardrobe, Waehstand and Ware, Dressing Tabkj, 1 Chest Drawers (rosewood), 1 do do (kauri), Looklng-Gla/jaes, Oom« mode, Linen, <&c;, Kitchen Utemils, Meat Safe, Copper Boile*, Garden Tools, Sundries, &c, &c. * Sale at 1 o'olook. T. BULLOCK, 4t64 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, 15th APRIL. Clearing Sale or FARM STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FUR. NJTURE AJND EFFECTS, &c,&c. MR T. BULL< CX has received in- structions from Mr H. Mason (m copsequen-se of his giving up farming) to | SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Farm, adjoining Mr Geo. Smith's Nursery, on FRIDAY, 15th APRIL, The whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK FURNITUBE, &o, &0., Comprising 2fiO OROSSBR^ D EWES J 40 OROSSBRED LAMBS 1 Upstanding TRAP MARE, 6 years old, very quiet IBay MAKE, 5 years old, good Hack 1 TRAP, nearly new | SET TRAP HARNESS, nearly ■*• new O MILOH COWS, m calf HOUSEHOLD FUNITURE, a« follows:— Tables, Chairs, Oooob, New Brussels Oarpßt, Fender and Fire Irons, Rocking Chairs, 25 yards Linoleum, Curtains and Poles, Lamp, Crockery, Glass, Kitchen and Dairy Utensils. Garden Tools, Saddle and Bridle, Poj table Bjiler, Sheep Dog, &c, &o; Speoial entries oan be made with Mr Mason or tbo Auctioneer till dato-of sale. Bale at 1 o'olock, v T. BULLOOK, 4f63 Auctioneer.



Public fro Sices. TJUNDEBB. mENDBRS (labor only) are invited for I REPAIRING 200 CHAINS, more or less, of FENCING (stakes and wires). Apply to GEO. JAMESON, 96f4 West, street. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Friends of Mr William Coroptoo X are respectfully informed that the Funeral of hia late wife, Elizabeth, will move from hia residence, the Pound, at 2.30 on SUNDAY, the 10th mat., for the Aahburton Cemetery. 4 07 Bazaar ! Bazaar ! MON&TER BAZAAR on Easter Monday at Mr GATES'S BHED, opposite the Railway Station, TINWALD, kindly lent for the occasion Proceeds of the Bazaar m aid of the PAROCHIAL FUNDS of the Longbeach District. Bazaar open at 12.30 p.m. Refreshments provided on a liberal scale at a Moderate Charge. Lire and Dead Stock, Farm Prodnoo, &c , &G. , sold by auction dnring the day. Magic Lantern, £0., &c. Admiision, 0a 4°17 __ Methven Schoolroom. EASTER TUESDAY, 12th APRIL. ~\ \ ESSES EOBELLE BfiOß. will have mnch J3JL pleasure m introducing to th 9 inhabi- tants of Mcthven en the above date their cele- brated SURPRISE PARTY CONSISTING OF 16 PERFORMERS. Gymnasts, Acrobats, Bong and Dance Artiste, Serio-Comic and Motto Singers, Eng- lish, Irfph, Scotch, and Negio Delineators, Oomecinns, etc — A Select Ball Will fee held afi.er the performance, music for which will be provided by an efficient String B^nd. Ac'ratesion — Entertainment: Front Seats, 2s, Buck Scats, Is. Tickets for Ball, 2s 6d extra Doore open at 7 SO ; peiformance at 8 sharp. Our Braeß Bond will play selections outßide the Hall at 7 o'clocfc. H. liOSELLE, Business Manager. LAND TO LET ON LEASE FOR FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. 780 i'sTl I 780 HpISNDEItS are invited for the Lease for X scr V Years of the undermentioned Rural Sections, the property of W. H. Wynn- Williams, Esq., Solicitor, Christ- church, viz., — Lot I.— R.S. 28307, containing 202 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mi W. O'Grady. Lot 2.— R.S. 28308, containing 203 Acres, lately ia the .occupation of Mr Johu O'Grady. Lot 3.— R.S. 28311, containing 160 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr P. Grealy. Lot4.—Rß. 28470, 28472, containing 200 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr T. Mitchell. B.S. 28537, containing 304 aores 2 roods, lately m the occupation of Mr McKendry. This Land ia situated about 3 miles from Lauriston Railway Station, Metoven line. Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to MONDAY, 11th .April. The highest or any tender rot necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to T, BULLOCK, 3§167 Agent. Auct one. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL LOT 243, HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to sell by public auction at the Arcade on Saturday, April 1G h, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, LOT 243, fronting Oxford street, Bampstaad, near the School. This section moot be sold. Sale at 12 45. T. BOLLOCK, 4§60 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. Desirable old established Homestead Farm OF 90 AOBES 90 Situated about Two Miles from the Town Belt Fast, on the WAKANUI ROAD, FOR SALE, MR T. BULLOCK has rcceivod instructions from the Proprietors to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 16th PARIL, That desirable old-established FABM OF 90 ACRES, Originally the property of Mr Honrr Hunt, now m the occupation j!f ]Vlr S. Mullens, and being R.S.s 10350, 13705. divided iaco a number of paddocks, with lire fences, and well watered . There is a comfortable FARMHOUSE and other Buildings erected on the property ; also Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees, and sur- rounded by a plantation of forest trees. It will be observed from the numbers of the Rural Sections that this was a very early selection, and it is seldom such an opportunity offers of acquiring an old- established Farm of this description. Aa enquiries are often made for email farms near town, those desirous of pur- chaßing aro respectfully invited to person^ ally inspect the property and any infor- mation required concerning it tan be obtained Iron*, the /uctioneer. The terms of payment can be arranged to suit purchasers, and a low rate of intercut accepted. Bale at 12 45, T. BULLOCK, 4°l Auctioneer,



Oantbbburt and Otago. About SCO men, comprising tho Mounted Rifles, a troop of the C.V.0., the Lyttel- ton Naval Artillery, E and N Batteries Volunteer Artillery, Canterbury En- gineers, the Ohnatchurch City Gnards and Riflas, College, Sydenham, Irish, Bichmond, Kalapoi and Rangiora Rifles, with the Garrison and Kaiapoi Bands, are camped on the sooth side of the Pareora nnderLleut-Col. Bailey/ and the Bouthern brigade, some BQO strong, com- prising the North Otago, aud Central aud South Otago Volunteers, under command of Lieut Col, Wbleß, 1b encamped on the ncrth bank of the Otiao. A very Inter- esting them fight takes place on Monday between the two brigadec