ASHBURTON BUILDING SOCIETY.

There was not a large attendance of share holders at the fifteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Ashburton Permanent Building and! nvestment Society, only nine shareholders being present. This may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that a satisfactory report, and an equally satisfactory balance Bheet had been pub lished, and shareholders were pleased to allow things to go on as they had been going. Dr Trevor was Chairman, and tha following was the report, he aßked the meeting to adopt:—•• The Diraotors have pleasure in submitting to the shareholders their fifteenth annual report. After allowing interest at 7 per cent on capital and investment shares, and writing oft all ascertained losses, the profit and losa account sbows a credit balance of £152 9a Id, whioh your direotors recom mend to be appropriated aa follows: -The payment of 1 per cent upon A capital shares, adding the same percentage to the B invest ment shares, and carry forward the balanoe, £4819s 03, The retiring direotors are Dr J. E. Trevor and Mr J. Ward who have offered themselvea for re-eleotion."

The above, put Bhortiy means that there ia interest payable on the capital and invest ment shares of 7 per cent, and a further dividend of 1 per cent on the A and B shares -—in all 8 per cent. 1 The following is a summary of the balance Bheet *,—Total receipts inolading deposits, £26,2715s lid ; total expenditure, including deposits withdrawn, £27,574 8s 2d. Asseta— Loanß, £21,386, 93 9d; offioe freehold, £634 12s; offioe furniture, £118 8s 63; sundries, £558 5b lOd j total, £22,687 16s Id. Liabili ties—A' capital shares, £5000; B investment shares, -£6128 14a ; deposits and interest, £10,745 lls U ', bank overdraft, £661 Is lid; balance, profit and losa, £152 9s Id; total, £22,687 16s Id.

Dr Trevor and Mr Ward were re-eleoted Directors, and the usual votes of thanks con cluded the meeting.

SCHOOL TREAT.

The annual St Patrick's Day treat to the children attending the Catholic Schools—the boys taught by Mr Daly and the girls taught by the Sisters at the Convent—came off on the Grand Old Day at Larry Markey's farm, Larry is getting up in years, he says, and never now likely to have a wife and family of his own, but he is ever willing, like a good colonist, to do what he can to make other people'slittle ones happy—so that "the children, God bless them, may come if they like and tear all my place to pieces for a day's fun." So it was to grand old Larry's place the children were taken. After mass in the morning the young people assembled in front of the church, and proceeded, some on foot, some in traps, all the very little ones in Joe Can ning's, Joe Miles, and Willie Lindsay's expresses to Mr Markey's beautifully shaded grounds. Here Fathers Chastagnon and MacManus—the latter a Perthshire priest on a visit to Father Chastagnon—were waiting for them, along with a contingent of ladies who had charge of dispensing the good things. Among those ladies the following were prominent donors and dispensers of the sweetening elements in the life of childhood : Mesdames Brick, Bishop, Brankin, Small, Healy, Hanrahan, Henry, and others, besides a number of young ladies. Among the gentlemen who were good enough to act as waiters and lend other services were Mr Daly, the /schoolmaster, Capt Thackeray, who superintended the children's sports, Messrs Brick, Moison, Higgins, Healy, Madden, Hanrahan, ;Henry, and a host ot others who made themselves useful in <?ispensinfr the good things, and Larry Markey himself, who felt quite young again among the young people. Under a large marquee, lent and erected by Mr P. O'Connell, the ladies' table was set up, over which Mrs Henry presided along with others. Among other gifts of good things there has to be mentioned a welcome cask of ginger beer given by Mrs Adams, and one by Miss Mary Henry. Mr Hanrahan and Mr P. Madden stood stokers to the large tea kettle, and thanks to their efforts and the good ladies there was " lash ins and lashins left" of every good thing. The fun was kept up until late in the afternoon, when, as weary_youne thanks were needing rest, the jolly party had to separate. There were nearly 300 people young and old on the ground and at the close, Each took off h's several way Resolved to meet " next Patrick's Day."

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur ton Borough Council was held last evening. Present—The Mayor (presiding), and Crs Brooke, Williamson, Friedlander, McFarlane, Bird, Scott, Keir, and Cuthbertson. FINANCE. The Mayor repoited that the Bank debit balance stood at ;£i497 "s 9-d. The income from all sources since last meetiog had been £27 14s 4d. CORRESPONDENCE. The Charitable Aid Board wrote asking for information re rateable property in the Borough, Information supplied.—From Pay master-General re rates on Government pro perty. —From Sergeant of Police re fire in Borough plantation, facts in regard to which have already been published. Letter acknow ledged.—From Secretary Chrisfchurch Meat Company, Limited, re iron pipes in store. Letter acknowledged.—From Mr Mayo askin? 'liberty to burn rubbish. Granted subject to ' the usual conditions.—From Mr H. Childs asking blacksmith's right to light fires to tire ! wheels. Granted.—From County Council rt connecting South with North Branch, asking for a sum of money to aid in defraying expense. Ten guineas voted.-—From Mr R. S. Bean asking to have his name substituted for "that of Mr Joseph Clark.—Matter held over until next meeting.—From Mr E. G. Crisp re matter of Borough Solicitor, pointing but that in Mr Harrison's term of mayoralty he (Mr Crisp) had not been allowed to appear for the Council.—Letter received. —From Mr ], H» Twentyman re channelling in Havelock street west. —Letter received, and Works Committee asked to report to next meeting,— From Mr W. H. Smith, Tinwald, re altering name on roll,—Matter left in Mayor's hands. —From Ashburton Cycling Club enclosing £6 5s subsidy to cost of running track. engineers' report.

The Engineers' report was read, and after consideration the first part regarding the labor gang was adopted.

ti i -i- -i CLOCK fOWER. A discussion" ensiled' on the subject of the proposed clock tower, after which Cr Friedlander moved that the matter be referred again to the Works Committee to bring up a report. Cr Scott seconded and the motion was carried. NUISANCES. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that he had given notice to Messrs Friedlander and John Orr and Co. to drain their properties properly; but the mattei 1 had cot been attended, to. ♦ • 1 Cr friedlander and Cr McFarlane said the work had been attended to, and Cr Brooke said he had seen the work done, Cr Friedlander adding that the charge was one made against him with the object of persecuting him (Cr Friedlander). Cr Brooke said that there was some spouting tinted on the properties. Cr Keir said it was only the other day that complaints were made about, the Inspector not going' his datyi ' Let the Council' give their Inspector prefers to'gp on with his informations, \t he "had any complaint to make against any one who has an unabated nuisance* Cr Brooke thought a week's riotice should fcejjiven to the accused part'es. Cr Friediandersaid he did not want to have any consideration shown for him because he was a councillor, but Crs MacFarlane and Brooke had seen the nuisance complained o£ fn his* case abated.' If any fresh nuisance had' slftgen fie had not been notified of it* He was quite willing to accept service. Cr Bird would second" Cr Biooke's amend ment to give a week's notice. This was carried. Cr Friedlander claimed that he was en* titled to an investigation. He contended that all the nuisances brought under his notice had been abated. Reports of Inspector of 14th and 28th of October read, complaining of Messrs Fried lander's property being insanitary; and stating th.at:the matter had been placed in Mr Crisp's hand. ' This proved, said Mr Friedlander, that any nuisance ■ then existing had been aba ed,,otherwise Mr Crisp wou'd have pro ceeled.against his (MrF's)fhm. Cr Keir said the report of the Inspector now submitted said the properties w^re not properly drained. 'It was d.eciden to ask the Inspector why he had not reported the mattejr of Friedlander jpros, oremises since the 28th. of Qgtober, ani

the question of inspecting these and othe* premises was referred to the Engineer and the Mayor to report, hawkers' licenses. Cr Cutlibert-:on asked if any steps had been taken to compel certain Indian pedlars to take out licenses. The Mayor thought not, and that it was useless, Cr Scott said f everal carriers were still work ing w thout having taken out licenses. The matter was referred to the proper Committee, but the police were ordered to proceed against all unlicensed hawkers. FIRE ACCOUNTS, .* It was decided to send accounts to Mr Bullock and the Cemetery Board, expenses occurred in connection with recent fires. BY-LAWS. Cr Ke;r moved that a sealed copy of the Domain By Laws be sent to the R.M. Court. RATES. A sate of is in the £ was struck for the year, MISCELLANEOUS. Some miscellaneous business was transacted after which the Council adjourned.

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A Good Yield. Dunedut. Maroh 18. TSo TTn"'rl Hercnlei Gompauy has washed up In 6 z fo? the week.

REPENTING AT LEISURE

Elopements do not always end In earthly paradises, Soma 12 mouths ego a yonng lady aged 22, remarkably hand some, well educated, speaking throe or font languages, a mastotan of more than ordinary ability, an artiet whose works had obtained more than passing notlae, the only dsughter of a millionaire of Wa'ei brought np in the lap of luxury, the bells of the county, and sought in marriage by dozens of honest men, In the dead of night eloped with one of her father's grooms, o smart looking fellow of 20, bat Illiterate and of a fearful bad temper, I may say that her father allowed her £200 a year pocket money, but stopped that tkUowaDco when ehe eloped. The pair fl°d to Lsßmington, where they were taarrled, and the next; day went to the bctno of the groom's parents at a little little village ft fow mllea out of Leaming ton —a thatched oottsgp, with a fhggod fhor, containing fonr small rooms. In this cottage the mlllloDfilre's daughter mode her home for three mootha, doing all'the work of the bouse, for her mother in-law naa an invalid She did the washing, scrubbing, baking, snd other chores. Afterward her husband Bought work in Derby and o hee place?, Bhe nc covpanylng him. Recently they were at Tauntoo, where he was employed is a cab driver. One day he O3m<3 homo from h?s work, snd h't ber savazely in the face, j The next day ho thrashed her until she could scarcely stand. He bad of en kicked her : he had repeatedly half-starved her, till she i 3 a perfect wreck of whit she was twelve months ago. Bhe had had lo fly at n:ght from her husband's cruelty, and seek in h:-r nightdress a rafnge in her neighbour's house. For his brutal assault Ihs husband is now doing three month*' i hard labor ; and U;e friends of tbo lady are endfeavourin£» to got a leboccrliatJon between her and her estranged parents,— •' Nftw Zealand Timou" correspondent

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SHIP ON FIRE.

(Received March 18, 11 44 a.m.)

London, March 16 The ship Winifred, from Wellington to London, with a cargo of wool, flax, arid skins, put into Bahia with her cargo on fire.

LORD R. CHURCHILL.

Lord Churchill in a speech at Birmingham strongly condemned the Tories.

SUSPECTED SUICIDE.

There is a strong suspicion of suicide in the case of Sir H. Elphinstone.

PRICE OF COAL.

The price of coal at Bolton has risen 7s a ton and several factories are stopping work.

USELESS DEFENCES.

The Duke of Connaught, at a fare well banquet, declared that the defences of Bombay are quite useless.

ZAMBESILAND.

Consul Buchanan has rehoisted the British flag at Shire, Zambesiland,

THE FLOODS.

(Heceivßd March 18, 0.7 p.m.)

Bbisbanb, March 18 A meeting for the relief of sufferers by the flood decided to raise a fund, ;£iooo was subscribed in the room.

BUSH FIRES.

MelißOurnb. M»rch 18

There are serious bush fires at Camperdown and Flinders, and great destruction of grass and fencing in consequence.

A NEWSPAPER GRIEVANCE.

Complaints are made by printers of the injustice or having to compete with New South Wales, newspapers through the latter being delivered free through out the colonies, The Postmaster- General invites the postmasters of New South Wales to a conference on the subject of newspaper postage.

TIPPOO TIB'S PRESONALSY

la view of the proceedings brought egaJnsfc rFipr. o3 Tib in the Zicg'bsr Con sular Ccnrt t>y the Emm Pasha Relief Committee, and the font her cbirge brought against him of lnv'ng told hie Manyeraiß to kill Major Barttelot If they disliked the major's treatment of them, the following account of the personality of thia great chieftain —now an official of the Congo Free Sfcote —wUI be to?d with Interest. It la aopplled by a oopregposty , dentof.the"Timea fi :—Tfppco^HGrtiod bin ; Mohomnaed jj la a man apparently about $0 years of age,"of modlam height, and come what corpulent. Hte ?botfc baasd snd okae cropped heir are grlzgfed. It Is a mistake to regard Tlppoo aa a pure Arab; he iDjeally a half-h^ the aoQ o f B _" lU a( Arab snd a woman of Bagamoyo; tho Zitsz'bac typo comes ont lv the flattened nose, fialisnt ll.pa, dark htovza akio, and euperb 'tec'th. HJa physlrg nomy ia described p-n IntolHsent, his bßar- Ing foil of dignity, ha raannera dlatin 1 guiVucd. Some yoara Bgo, on Ohrlstmsa moruln?) he rowed a boatr,ioa with Frank Pooock, and beat the Englishman by several length?. Ha epeaka with vlysolty, bfa words being few, energetlo, asd decl alve. Tooch on the Bubjecl; of ivory with him, and he fmmedjUtoly becomes animated, bis eyes fall of fife, ge uenaily wesra the whlto robe of the Jgjualbarla wih a long grey over-g&rm3at with epscloua slesvcß broldered with silver laoe, on h!a head an embroidered white cap. Ho anderstands the diatlnotion be tween English, FfODoh, Gorman?, B3lglan« and Poiptogaese, and ia keenly Interested in their doings tn Africa, Some time ago he expiated a de-lte.-to vl*U Europe; bat it ia now doabtful if he will cere to o&rry out bis Intention, la the tS,tvycm% oorjDtry, between Tanganyika and Lcaiba, beta Immensely popqlar. Intbenelgoboi

hood of Nyanglve he has immenfle planta tions to whioh thoaaanda.of slaves are ea!d to bo ettEohod, Wealthy bb he i*. he is eald to sffeot a somewhat Spartan rnotfo of life, and his chsßaotor ia not altogether ignoble. But evon he, with all hla power, oanuot but dread the approach of Euro pean influence ia Africa. Probably in order to further tha objeot of the Emm Pasha Expedition, Mr rtaaley could B-se no other course than to disarm the hos tility of Tippoo ai f w as possible by pro fessing to tek9 him into oDbfidenoa, Ac to the result Wo need not ba surprised. For the cr dit of European reputation i;> Africa it may ba wise now to break wit i him. As chief of lha remotest elation in tha Congo Free Slate, no doubt iie couli aend much ivory dowa the river ; bu;_ as with tbea9 Arabs ivory and slave r 4diag aro inextricably mixed up, it will be well in theso inquisitive da 7?, for the King ol the Belgians to avoid evan the appearance of evil.

THE ASHBtJRTON GVAHDIAtt, TUESDAY, MARCH 18,' 1890.



A despatch from the Curator of the Mu seum of Egyptian Antiquities at Boulek announces that the tomb in whioh Cleopatra was buried has been discovered. Great exoitement was caused in Philadelphia on January 27, by an attempt to assassinate Dr Whitaker, the Protestant Episoopal Bishop of Pennsylvania. During service at St John's Ghuroh a man drew a revolver, and pointed it at the prelate, who was in the aot of addressing the congregation. A Scene of the wildest excitement ensued, women screaming and fainting, while men seized the flourished revolver of the man, who was meditating a second Bhot. He is a fanatio on the prohibition question, and objected to the impartial manner in whioh the Bishop treated all temperanoe issues since eleoted to the diocese.



ASHBDRTOH OODKTY OOUNOIIi. PERSONS in charge of ThreehlDg Machines aro hereby cautioned agsiaat tamp3ting with the Wntor iibCOB ai the Oounoil int^nda to etrict'y enforce , the Water Baoe Bye*Lawß. By order, F. MAINWA.BING, Clerk. Ashburlon, March 14th, 1890. 3t92 ABHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AND KALEYARDS CO., Limited. THE ASHBUETON DAM AND Tjl W E Tjl AIR Will be held at xhe Tinwald Yards ON THUBSDAY, 27xh MARCH GEO. JAMESON, 3t71 Secretary.



Sporting. lißiioijpi am AUTUMN MEETING. TO be held on the Ashburton Racecourse on Wednesday jn4 Thursday, iPEIL 23bd~and 24th, 1890 President—E. G. Wright; Vice-presi dent—-} ohn Grigg. Judge- Matthew Stitt. Stewards—C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshirb, Hugo Friedlander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, E» Saunders, M. Stitt and D. Thomas. Treasurer—David Thomas. Clerk of Scales—R. Fried lander. Clerk of Course—A. Hews >n Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter —David Thomas.



Tour Money CANNOT b better Invented than In purobaela a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Oolemane and Soaa 1 Euoalyptl Bomodteei. For » Postel- Nota for 12a 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed In a Neat Box, to any address, poat paid :—1 Bottle Epaa lyptl Extract, 1 pot Vlotory Ointment, lboxeaoh Lad'»-wnd Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Oake Euonlyptl Sosp, Fall - direotlona for aae enclosed, All SAJVffi and SURE remedies. Beware of Imita tions* See that yon get Oolemanb and Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Caebel (St., Oarlstohnroh, To wnom orders tire to ba seat. Send for circa a*i 7 80 ii■i■ 11 - ■ - SATURDAY, MARQH 22ud. MR T. BULLOCK bai received Fn- BturciioDfifromMß Johjj Fikcock (on acoouitof his now residing at West port) to sell by publio auction at the Arcade oa the above date, hi 3 desiraVb Freehold Property, Nelson street, Hatnp etead, beiog Lot J26, together with a 3»roomed honae thereon. The garden i"b tastefully laid out and planted, aad there are a large cumber of full-bearing fruit trees. It ia well situated and a very des'.rab'e, properly for an industrious man' Easy Terms Sale at 12 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 3t109 Auctioneer.



PROGRAMME. [Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club. First race each day to start at I p.m.- FIRST DAY. I.—HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 45 soys; second horse to lece'.ve 5 soys from the stake. ; Two miles, Over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy. LONGBEACH PLATE, of 25 soys; second hor.e to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. For three year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Winners since August Ist, 1889, of any I race or races (excludirjg selling races) of the individual or col'ective value of to carry 41b extra ; of ,£4O, 7lb extra ; of iolb extra; of £100 or upwards, I4lb extra. Maidens having started twice or ofterer allowed —three-year-olds 7lbs ; four-year-old? and upwards, iolbs, Penalties and allowances to be calculated to time of starting. One mile. Entrance I soy. 3.—ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP of 60 soys; second horse to receive 5 ,soys from the stake. One mile and a sialf.



a PPLIOATIOKS for MttDEOAL AP /\. POINTMtfKTS at Ohrlstohnrch, Lyttalton end Aahbnttor, nnder the Churl table Aid Board, for One STear from tbe Ist April, 1890 will ba recoived op to 10 a.m. d TUKSDAY, Mirab 25'h, at the Board's Cffioc, Worcester atr3et, Ohrfst. ohnroh, where particulars may ba obta^d. Applications are also Invited for iho cffics of Honorary SargeoD. to the Fsmale Refuge, L'nsTOod. By ord$ r, THOi. 0, NORMS, Sfocetacy. Ohrletohorch, 15:h March, 1890. 3tlQB UNirBD DISTRICT CHARITABLE AID BOARD. SEPARATE TENDERS, endowed " Tender for——," and addressed to tbe Chairman, will ba received At the Board's Office, Worcester etreet, Chrlefc charch, up to 10 a.m. of TUESDAY, 25 h Mirch, forSUPP, ISBfot Oao Year, from let Apcllj 189 a, vlz: 1. Meat (forequarter matton and gravy baef) j Bre»d, at pee lb, weighed on delivery ; Potatoes In retail quan tity ; Groceries, Milk, Fuel, Dis pensing and Drags, Boots and j Clothing, for recipients of outdoor relief In Christchurch, Sydonbam, St Albflnp, Wooleton, end other Huberts, or any borough, town of country d'strlot throughout North Canterbury and Ashbarton. 2. Fot PoppUoß of all Requlsltea at the Lyttelton Orphanage. 3. For SaopUea of all Requisites at the Fomalo Kefpge, Lin wood, and I Memorial Home, Wooleton. TENDERS for BUPPL^S to the OLD MEN'S HOMK, AvHBCJRTON, foe One Year, will also bo received at tbe Coanty O onoll Office, Ashburton, np to 10 t.m,, of MONDAY, Mirch 24'h fna'ait.



Nomination, 1 '^soy; acceptance, I soy, 4.—NOVEL RACE, of 25 so vs. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the the race, the whole of the pro ceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, tist, any overweight to be de clared. Half a mile. Entrance, ios. S.—DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a half. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 6.—FLYING HANDICAP, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomi nation, 15s ; acceptance, 15s, SECOND DAY. I.—COUNTY HURDLE RACE HANDI CAP, of 35 soys; second horse to receive 5 ;3ovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high, Nomination, ijs ; acceptance, 15s, 2.—GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Cne mile and a quarter. Nomi nation 1 soy ; acceptance 1 soy. 3.—WAKANUI HANDICAP, of 30 soys 5 second horse to receive 5 eovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 4.—DISPOSAL STAKES, of 30 soys. Tbe winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst, any overweight to be de clared. Three-quarters of a mile.- Entrance, ios. S,—OPEN WELTER HANDICAP, of $ soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. The winner of ihe Qrand ' Stard Handicap tp carry xolbs penalty. One "mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept* ance, 15S. 6,—HARVEST HANDICAP, of 30 soys j second horfe to receive $ soys from the stake. District hordes only. The winner of the Wakanui Handicap to carry 7lbs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile.. Nomination, 15s ; acceptancs, 15s.



Farms and psr'iculera can be obtained at ths Board'a Offioe, Chrletcboroh, or ftt the obove-ntnoed InatitaUoni, By order, TgOS;'O, HQRKIS, Secretary. Ohrlßtchuroh. 13 h Marob. 1890. 3*107 DISSTOHS SAW TOOL, STEEL, A^B . " """ " i OROSS-OUr AND HAND SAWS, FILES. &q, the beßt In the world, INSERTED TOOTH CIRCULARS Have boon awarded ihe highest Premiums at all the World's Great Faira. Moulders" Tools, Machinists' Steel Squares, Brick nnd Plastering Trowels Bnlea, Levels, etc. CIROUL&B, ' (j^bjas American Sawb



pORRUGATED TRON pOOFING \j 1 JEY. NEW AND IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. : THE ACME CORRTGATED BATTEN. By usiDg this newly-patented invention a perfect roof is secured. No BUILDING HAVING IRON RQOFINC SHOULD NOW BE ERECTED WITHOUIUSING ( THE PATENT ACME BA.TTEN. . As there is considerable saving by using f less expensive nails in fixing than those required by the old method, the cost of using the | I Batten does not eaceed 2s or 3s per square of roofing, or on a joderate-sizeil building £2 03 to £3 iqs,



RULES AND REGULATIONS. I T^e meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing, a No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con-'i nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be Snal. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district between the rivers Seiwyn and Waitaki from Jasuary 315th,'1890, and up to the date of the meeting, 'and owned fey a person who has I resided in th,e said, district during the same I period. t 4 Owners are responsible for the proper weight beiDg carried in the Longbeach Plate, and at the time of entry must notify to the Secretary what penalties or allowances^ are up to that time accrued or claimed, 5. Five per cent, will te deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. §. AH nomination, acceptance, and. entrance fees to go to the funds Qf the Club, [ NOMINATIONS, Nominations for all Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m: on SATURDAY, April 12th, 1890. ; WEIGHIS. Handicaps fcr the first day's races will be published on or about Apiil iSth* Handi caps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock in the evening of the first day's racing.



ACCEPTATCCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps aDd Entries for'the Longbeach Plate and Novel Race, must- be in the hands of the Secretary uot later than 9 p.m, on MONDAY, April 21st, 1890; acceptances for the second day's Handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in theeveuing of the first day's races, G. BISSET, Secret^



PHOTOOGBAPHEEB, '218 Eigh Street, Chris tchurch. i St. STEPHEN'S OHURGB, ABH BDRTON. rpHB members of the Ladles' Working JL Party purpose holdiag a OAKS AND APKON FAIR In tbo Parsonage Garden on TUESDAY, Macoh 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Htfreshment Stall, etc ; Admission 6i. Gifts of O»kes, Aproue, Fruit, eto, will be gratefully reoaiyed et the Paraoatge. 3t78, QUOD FMJIMUB YALDE FAOIM&S (" What we do we do well." j rtMkE OHBISTOHUBOH DS NTAL .1. SX7RG£KY, Oaefael street, Ghristchnrch,'next Eobin sou's Boot Store, and at the Octagon, Dunedin All operations at strictly uniform and moderate OonsnltatiOß free. a. myebjTand co., BURGEON DENTISTS. ftITBOUS OXIDE GAS »dmlnisterad ] Thli. Anwsthetlo leaves no unpleasant ' tiffeots, and by Its ate the extraction of Bad Stumps and Teeth la rendered pet' feotly Painless tnd Effective. Ad ministered dally. Fee for administration of Gas,, sa. Extraction, 2a 6d « tootb. Hoots of attendance, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Private residence, 93 East Belt. The acknowledged duperlorlty of AMEBIOAN DBNTISTKY la the con- j etraotloc of Artlficltl Teatb, the most fintihed workmanship, and replacing the lost teeth TEMPORARILY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY after extraction, have established onr reputation, j A'ataffle Artlfiola Tooth, 10s, complete a-at, .Upper and Lower, Temporary and Permanent £1010 a; Artificial Teeth and Oeatu»e« made by other dentists re jioctelledat email coats, Stopping, goal- Ing Perfaot and Painlear.



NWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD , DEPOT, ; Jl i^LOrHIER haying pur • XX.' \J c'aasedtht business of Joseph Oiaek from the Official Assignee, Is prepared to inpply Coal, Firewood,, Bran, Oats and Chaff, at lowaet market rates. J. A. CLOTHIER, Tinwu'd. THE CHEAPEST SALE fiW GOING ON INASHBURTON IB AT "The Corner." Children's Hate half prloe Flowers at half prioa Prints at half price Ladles' Jackets at half prioe 17 dos Men's Sox (best made) half price i ■ f f r SEE THE WINDOWS JE£ TJTE WINDOWS OK NSfEdT THE STjOOK INSPECT THE ST.OOK V^ # B. COLLIER Ik Corner SUMMER 1890 1890 OUMMER HOW 1890 1880 OHOW ALL DEPARTMENTS OF OUR BUSINESS REPLETE WITH CHOICE GOODS FOB THIS SEASON. f3> PRIOEsT~RIGeT i For Javenile'a Clotblcg TrythaK.Z Clothing Faotory For Boys' Clothing Try tbe N,Z. ClotnJng F oijfy For Youths' Clothing • Try the KZ. Clothicg Faotoiy For Men's Clothing Try tho N.Z. Clothing Factory 3?or Men's Measure Suits ; Tr y the N.Z. Clothing Faotory For Mercery and Hofi?ry Try tbe N.Z. Clothing FatfOTy Foe Blankets, Rugs, and Flanne's Tiy tbe N Z. Clothing Faotory For Hats in the i-6west shapes TrythoN.Z Clothing Factory For tho best v»lne for Beady Money Try the NZ Clothing Factory ENCOURAGE LOCiL INDUSTRY AND BUT FROM THE Clothing Factory. INSPECT "OIJE STOCK . And draw you own ooncluaioue. W, H. WEBBER, i Manager,



liLttU AID HUMFHERYS Held Weekly Sales of HORSE8 t PIGS, OATTLE, PRODUCE, '. FURNITURE, &o> EVERY SATURDAY. : LIVE STOCK SALES t'very Taeßday at Tinwald end Ath bactou Yscda alternately, CLEAEING SALES j TOWN AND OOUJNTRY' i According to arrangement. —We have for Sale Privately— O REAPERS AND BINDERS lOroßßklll ROLLER, GR&SS STRIPPEES i We h»ye been appointed Agents fo» JOHNSON and Co's ABTIFICIAL MANURE* WE HAVE ON~HaND 5 TONS Sample and Particulars cf which can b hud oa application. BLAND AND HUMPHEBY3 AUCTIONEEES



MILNER <Sg THOMPSON'S GREAT PATENT TUNING DEVICE BY WHIOH A PIANO STANDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGS ARE ONCE STRETCHED, IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISCOVERED FOX PUNO3. AND WILL LAST 200 YEABS. A SPECIAL First Award has ju3t been given io tho Firm by the Jurors at the Danedia Exhibition,— ALSiO— A First Award for Grand Planoa. ■ A First Award for Oottr go Pianos,— Or TJ? ree Fitßl Awards belDg tbe highest possible dhttnetion that could be coined. Tbe Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are reapeotlvely 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £ SO. any of which ! oan ba purahased on ths Two Year* 1 Hire Purchase System, Ac. E. M. JONES, . t AGENT. W. GKEGG AND COMPANY PUKE BIxKNDED TBAJS,--.' HIFM SEASON, 1889-90. $i and lib 'PACKETS, 2ib FiNOY CANISTERS and 51b' and lib TENS. TET THESE I*L1NT>&""""~ TEY THESE BLEOP i^*\ /"^u\ /sTsA /f**\ (CROWN ( EAGLE )) feiSiti^i ([CLUB One Trial will establish their constant use To be obtained from JOHN" OEE&OO AND D. McFarlaae Sales! What are they but deception, Fales! What are they but catches to the unwary, gales I What are they but bad value for good money > Mitchell & Tamer DO nt believe m them. WJE Have No bad fckeck—nevee buy more tnan we can ccli. Oat Ptioes mo at a times Rg Low ag oibcr firma, atid^ecknowleilged to ba Al valne. nUMfARIG OOU PitlOEd and realise t&at WITJIOUT UHJiIAP SALES we do a \J LARGE TR&DI! W E X>3b'" 4o Your Attention to ft ? VEKY FJNE SELECTION OF TWEEDS Novr on vlow, eu!tablo for Gontlcmen'a and Bojb' Salts. Meaenro ta<ieD|and fit pnaTanteecl. , AL?, OUK DJSPAKTAUfISTa AKJii FULLY BTOOKED GKA»P THIb FACT ~~T~ TTT MITCHELL &TUEI^BK r. T^ NO BED ST BEE 1,8 -; w4 -^ |, x A||kh«?«cp fh veOOOD VALUE foi youi Moni^HS



WHEAT SHIPMENTS^ \TTB ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEB OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, eg«!ost nil Mods 0 ? Prodnaa pleoe-3 la OOT hnU for shipment to the United Kingdom or the Continent. '" *'• ■-' '^ HAVING our owis house fn London Ib a soffnieut guarantee that the Inter tat of Ollents, who will entrust the shipment of thcie grain to as, will be well looked after. Oilerta may also rely that expenses will bo kept ss low as possible, Add the highest market value realised. . .-■-?.'■'. BACH Farmer's Lot la shipped andar a dlaMnci and separata brand, no two lota being brtnded alike, and enoh lot is sold oa ita own meriti, Prompt actount Sales m id the paat. WE ire »lso prepared to store grata and other Produce at A«bburton, Lyndhant, Lyttelton or Addingtoa upon easy terms, and make reasonable advanoti on laat. FRIEDLANDER BROS* 5 TTT7B ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMHS OF WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, BYEGBABS, PEAS, XTO U ETC. " :. FRIEDLAIfDER BROS, -J NOTICE V TO FAKMEB3 AND OTHERS ! rjlßOMaod after this date the following charge for Storage on &rafa will to mad* at X 7 our Stores in Aihbnrton:— : , ." Threepence per bag for 2 months or under Fowpenoe per ba/s if ever 2 months and under 4 months Sixpence per bag if over 4 months and up to 31st Deofmber, : i: : Above charges Include receiving and delivering, brandiog and aam r >liof» Weighing if required will be charged One Shilllcg pei truok load. ■ .. Insurance extra in all cases. D. THOMAS. FKIEDLANDER 8808. ALBERT ROBERTS, GBO. JAMESON. Mercantile, Finance, and Agency Company, 'r.---. Por J. G. BEBTELLj Agoat, . o 2g90 NOTICS TO FARMEEB f 7 WHEAT. WHEAT, WHEA^ WE A.RS O«shbttiera of PRIME MILLINtt WHEAT in large or small quantities. ROIvLITT Sc CO; CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. GRAIN SEASON, 1889-90. npHE Undersigned has numerous enquiries from moet of the leading Buyers and X Brokers in Oanterbury for all degcriptloca of CEREALS, and will be planed to receive famples from Farmers for submission . ■ To those disposed to try other Markets Special arrangements bat* been completed for shipment and disposal through Brokers of undoubted ability and eputt LIBERAL C^SH ADVANCES MADE UPON THIS MObT FAVORABLE TEBMS. -FOR SALE full SIZE COBNSACKS, TWINE, AND FABMEBS REQUISITES GENEEALLY. JOHN G. EESTELL. - WHEAT SirJIFMBNTS; .' "T HAVE made special airangemente for the shipment cf GRAIN to the English markets anl for the disposal of the tame tbsre by a broker of the highest , standing. lam therefore in a position to effds aaviatagaonn terms to thoee *isb(ng to forward WHEAT, OATS or other prodaoe on their own aocount. Every pcsslble care will bo taken to obUin the highest current; valaos and»j))in Sales will be tendered with promptituclc. Advances made sgofost shlpmon's on f&voiablo torm?, 00R!?SA0KS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES, ' *3§o< Jameson, ASH B T -ji N AND RAKA IA. I Alt A CABH B€YEB OF WHEAT OATS KYEGRASS GEO. JAMESON 4shburton and Rakaia,