Portuguese in Africa.

FURTHER OUTRAGES RE PORTED.

ENGLISHMEN TAKEN PEISONEBS.

(TBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Lisbon, April 20. The Governor of Mozambique has communicated with the Government concerning the seizure of mails and Vessels by the Portuguese authorities in Mashonaland. He declares that the Rhodes Company has broken the recently arranged modus vivendt, and therefore the Portuguese had done the same. He mentions that several Englishmen had been taken pnsoners, also that a tug belonging to Mr John ston, the British agent m Zambesi, had been seized and the British ensign lowered. He declares that hereafter only vessels flying the Portuguese flag will be allowed on the Pungwe river, which leads irito territory claimed by lie British Sbuth African Company. The Portuguese Cortes will discuss the new convention on May 2nd. , Capetown, April JU. Intelligence has been received tiiat the Portuguese authorities have seized tHe Mishonaland mails, also that they fusiladed and captured six vessels but replaced their ensigns, The English men who were on board were taken prisoners. April 2i. Owing to the action of the Portu guese authorities, martial law has been proclaimed in Mashonaland. F (Received April 22, 11.35 a.m.). v London, April 21. Members of the Willougbby expedi tion state that they offered to pay duty to the Portuguese, and waited for two days without a reply. They then pro ceeded up the Pungwebut the Portuguese opened fire and seized the steamers Agneaand Shark which were towing lighters with provisions for the garn *on at fort Salisbury. The Portuguese allege that a breach of the fiscal rules wa» committed, and also state that they intend to prevent anyone entering the Pungwe until Massikesse is evacu ated. ■ x (lUceired April 22,10.50 a,m.) Capetown, April 21. Five thousand armed men convoy the Boers' expedition to Mashonaland.

RETRENCHMENT.

[per pkkss association.]

Wellington, April 22. Th<> alterations in the Justice 'depart ment include the placing of District Courts ;in the South Island under one judge instead of two. The second judge will be employed in another capacity. There will be some re-arrangement, and one or two reductions in the wagißtrtcy. The total saving in salaries will be idUUU. About £2000 will be saved on extraneous expenaes. The Minister believes that still further savings can be made later oh without dismissing or reducing any one. There will be no retrenchment in Educa tion, bufc by the exercise oi prudence it is hoped to keep the vote under the amount of last year's, after allowing for .the annual increase in the number of children. Thdexpenditure on Nt-tive schools is to be kept within limits, and the Minister pro pose's to introduce a Bill giving the. Education department power to hand these schools over to the Education Boards at any time on such terms as may be agreed upon. Ministers consider that the time has arrived when the Maoris. ought to make reserves for their schools as the Europeans have done.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PEE MIESS ASSOCIATION.] Tii* «h*i.y »»y »!*«••«»:• ■ Wellington, April 22. Notwithstanding the verdict of the Coroner's jury, Mrs Heighton, the widow of one of the victims of the Shelly Bay explosion, has laid an information for manslaughter against Captain Falconer. The case is set down for Thursday. The same witnesses as were called at the inquest have been subpoenoed. Tim »lrtrle« Court*. Judge Ward will have charge of the District Courts in the South Island. Judge Broad's services will be retained in other capacities in the Nelson district. The minister for M Imm. Mr Seddon was to have left for Auck land fco-mprrow, bufc received a subpoena in tha charge against Captain Falconer, which may delay him till Tuesday. He opens the battery at the Puhipuhi field, »nd next mOnfch will visit the Otago gold fields.

Good News for Sheep owners.

[per press, association.]

Wellington, April 22. The "lime*" states that one of the results of the Conference of Frozen Meat Companies is that the Shipping Companies have agreed to reduce the freight after the end of "the year to a penny ptr lb. This means a reduction of £100,000. All ex isting contracts will be completed on the present basis. _______

Meeting of Parliament.

[per press association.]

Wellington, April 22 It has been decided to sumn.»i Parliiu ment for Thursday, June 11. The Ministers for Land and Mines have sonie yisibs to pay to outlying diatricts which will prevent an earlier session.

THE MARKETS.

[per press association.]

London, April 20. lhe consignment of apples ex s.s. Arawa from New Zealand is selling from 10s to 20s per case. New Zealand rabbit skins, fair to good quality, ls*Bd. The wool market continues firm. London, April 21. At the wool sales New Zealand heavy merinos were cheaper. (Received April 22, 11.59 a.m.) Sydney, April 22. Wheat—chick, 3s 2d to 3s 4d ; milling sorts 4s to 4s 4d nominal. Oats feeding H 9d to 2s ; seed 1« lid to 2s ; Peas, 3s 6d to 3s 8d : Potatoes, Warnambool £2 10a New Zealand £2 17s 6d Circular Head £3 10s ; onions, £3 Ps market full ; butter dairy made, 9d to lOd ; factory, lid to Is Id, scarce ; cheese, 4d to 6d ; bacon, machine made, 5d to 6d, hand made 6J,-d to 7|d, roll, 7dto 8d ; hams, local 6d tolOd New Zealand, lOd to lid, English, Is to -M*.- ■■-■■■ • • • ■ ■ ■ ' Melbourne, April 22. W neat market unsattled cnrrent quota - tion, 4slO|d ; oats, Algerian Is lid; Tartarian, 2s 6£d, stout 2s Bd, barley) superior, English sorts, 2s 4£d to 2s s|d besb malting 3s 8d ; peas, 3s 3d. Adelaide, April 22. Wheat, 4s 6d to 4a 9d, barley malting 39 34 to 3 8 ea.

SPORTING.

ASHBUJBTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING,

FIRST DAY.

President —E. G. Wiight, M.H.R. Juhgk—Matthew SiiM. Stewards— C. W. Purneil, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Fried'ander, J. C. N. Grigg T. Leahy, W. Lytttltmi, D. Thomas,andJ. M. Tweed. Trbasukek —David ThoniAs. Clkkk. of Scale?— R. Friedlancler. Clekk of Course - A. Htwsoi. Handicapper—J. Ciess wel 1. Vi'aktek—D. Thomas.

The Autumn Meeting of the Aohburtcn Racing Club was held to-day in admirable weather, and there was a fair attendance of the general public, the grand stands being well patronised. Mr John Henry had charge of the booth under the grand stand, and Mrs Butler and Mrs McTcague the publican's and confectioner's booths under the shilling stand. There was the usual crowd at the meeting of vendors of fancy and other ware, while professional betting men were present in considerable numbers, lhe Ashburton Brass Band held its u&ual position in front of the grand stand and kept things lively with their music. The following are the short results of the racing up to the hour of going to press:— 1. ASHBTJRTON HURDLI RACE HANDICAP, of 45 sots ; second horse 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles* 70. Mr W. Russel's cii g Thft Idler, 3yrs, 9st (F. Holmes) 1 52. Mr S. Wright's Trimolite, aged. 10st6d (J.Allan) 2 9. Mr P. J. Henley's ch g Royalty, aged, 9st7lb ... ..". (Walls) 3 146. Mr W. O. Rutherford's g g Erin go-bragh, aged, lOst 13H> I (Sheenan) 0 55. Mr T. W. Hukgerford'a ch g ■■■• May boy. aged... ... (Scott) 0 Erin-go-bragh fell at the first hurdle and Mayboy led the field aj a moderate pace to the hurdleat the mile post where he ran round. He was brought back and jumped the hurdle, but the others headed by Trimolite had got too great a lead to be overtaken. The Tdlerand Royalty ran up to Trimolite at the last turn, and the three took the last fence together. Royalty, however, jumped so wide as to spoil his chance. The Idler them came on and won hard held by a length, Royalty a good third. Time, 4min Ssecs. Dividend, £4 ss. 2. Longbbach Plate, of 25 sovs ; second horse 5 so^s from the stake. District horses only. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile. 98. Mr T. Daly's br g Ben, 4yrs, 9st4lb ... ... ... (Fox) 1 39. Mr S. Alexander's ch g Doubtful, aged, (F. Cochrahe) 2 21. Mr L. Markey's b f Calm, 3yrs, (Leeson) 3 27. Mr A. James' b m Rose of Cheviot, syrs ... (W. Mitchell) 0 49. Mr J. A. Oracle's b g Conspirator syrs ... ... (H. Jackson) 0 Calm stunvbled just after a good start, and Doubtful and Ben ran in front to the entrance of the straight where Ben drew away and won very easily by two lengths from Doubtful (who was interfered with by the trooper at the rails), Calm running into third place a length further away. Time, lmin 47 f sec. Dividend, £2 ss. 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stoke. One irile and a half. 18. Mr T. Daly's br g Liberator, 4yrs 6st 91b, ... * ... (R. Allan) 1 47. Mr F. Russell's b g Coinage, syrs, 6sfc 101b, ... (U. Holmes) 2 111. Mr D. O'Brien's br f Hazel, 3yrs, 8.-t9lb, (Wh'te) 3 40 Mr W. Russell's b c Bay King, 3yrs, 6st 121b ... (F. Kmgan) 0 71 Mr W. C. Webb's ch f Crown Jewel, 3yrs, 6st 71b (car. 6sfc 101b (Thomas) 0 30 Mr T. Stewart's b m Kosebuci, a<*ed, Bst 41b ... ... (Brown) 0 18 Mr T. W. Hungerford's blk h British Lion, aged, 7st 131b (Burns) 0 21 Mr G. G Stead's b c Moraine, 3yrs,7st9lb (Dawson) 0 19 Mr F. Holmes' blk c Thackeray, 3yrs, 7st3lb ... ... (Ray) 0 Won by a length. A head between second and third. Time, 2min 39sec. Dividend—£24.

One of the possible causes assigned by Cap tain Mftaclea for the stranding of the Wanaka was affection of the compass by attraction of the ironsand on the coast. A Dunedin nauti cal surveyor says :—"The same question was raised during H.M S. Serpent court-martial, but staff-commander Creak, F.R.S., deposed that the compass is attracted in the Northern Heminphere and repelled in the Southern. The largest amount of attraction abserved is as far as I can learn, 30deg when placed 30ft from the disturbing cause. Such a disturbing cause at the distance of a mile would occasion a disturbance of three-million ths of a degree-' lam afraid the loss of the Wanaka must be attributed to some other cause. :> , The Best Remedy for Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which ia the cause of nearly all the diseases to whicn we are subject Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human i Stomach." act as a powerful tonic and gentle ' perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 11s, bj all medicine \ endora throughout the wo Id 1'

THE ASHBUBTON GUARPIAN, WEPNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1891.



QDDFKLLO" 8' J | ALL. TO- \ to 11 T. * ——— CARL HARTZ. CARL'HART Z. CARL HARTZ. Admission : 3s, 2s, and Is. _^4 158 TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A NNUaL TEA MEETING x\. ■ ■-• 'ON- .;.■ ■ -.; Thursday, April 23, IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. Ministers and others to address the Public Meeting. Music by a Choir. Tickets, Is 6d ; Children half price. 4 95 SECOND HAND WOOLFACKS. "IjlOR SALE—IOO Woolsacks in good T* order. OEO. JAMESON. 4*178 Ashburton. LONCJBEACH ROAD BOARD. ~ ANNUAL MEETING. 11HK ANNUAL MEETING of RATE . PAYERS will be held at, the Doard's Office, Loiigbeach Road, on MONDAY, May 4th, 1891, at 1 o'clock p.m. JOHN GRIGG, 4t165 Chairman.



mtice to Farmers and iittma JOHK gTkESTELL. * POU GUII BROKER, VAIUATOH £ EXPERT ACOOUNTANT, STORES and OFFICES: Corner of West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association. And various other Agencies. GRAIN and other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now wcuDied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN; The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce in Store or entrusted to him for shipment free of commission, and at a Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction or private treaty of SHEEP, CATTLE, REAL ESTATE, Live and Dead STOCK of every description, and having made highly satisfactory . arrangements with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited embracing their Branches in all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities in these diiectioris, which are manifestly unsurpassed in th I Colonies. ' if A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites always on hand , .:. , / ■■■•■■■ •■ - ■ •■■.. ■•■■ NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie SPECIAL iSrOTipE, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mk Resteli is now a CASH BUYER of good liries of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED &c



Public INotlces. THEREBY -srive Notice that an Elec tion ot THREW Persons to fil vacancies on the Anama ltoacl Board will be held at Mb Rainey's House, North Mayfield. on THURSDAY, May 7, 1891. Nominations to be addressed or delivered to the Returning Officer at or before noon THURSDAY, April 30. T. J. RAINEY,. 41174 Returning Officer. JTRESH TENDERS . are? invited for Jj Building (to altered plans) addi tions to House at Westerfield. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 25th inst., at noon. The lowest or any tender hot necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 4ji59 r Architect. WAEANUI BOAD BOAKD. fpENDERS are invited for the follow- J[ ing :'— Attaching two (2) Cottages to make one Dwelling HbuseV Building Stable, &c, on Reserve 1768. Leasing Reserves 1412, J 413, and 1416, for a term of three (3) years. • | Supplying about 12 tons of Oaten Sheaf Chaff. Specifications, <&c, can be seen at the Board's Offices, where tenders close at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, May 2nd, 1891. C. E. FOOKS, & SON,' 4*163 District Surveyors. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. • ''■ -ANNXJALMEETINGk I " rnHE ANNUAL MEETING of RATE- X PAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Moore Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, May 2nd, 1891, at 12 noon. MURDOCH BRUCE, 4+164 Chairman. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. I HEREBY give notice in pursuance of the provisions of " The Road Boards Act, 1882," and the amendments thereto, and " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," and the amendments thereto, that an Election to fill the vacancies on the Wakanui Road Board caused by the retirement by rotation of Mr James Brown for No. 2 Ward, and Messrs Murdoch Bruce and George William leadley for No. 3 Ward will "be held at the undermentioned places onTUESDAY, the sth day of May, 1891 :— No. 2 Ward—The Wakanui Schoolhouse No. 3 Ward—The Newlands School house. * Nomination of Candidates must be made in the form set forth in the second schedule of the last-mentioned Act, and delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the Wakanui Schoolhouse and the Newlands Schoolhouse at or before Noon on MONDAY, the 27th day of April, 1891. Nomination forms on application. E. J. FOOKS, 4*143 Returning Officer. RANGITATA ROAD BOARD. ■ 4 IN Pursuance of the provisions t of " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," and the amendments thoreto, I hereby stive notice that an Election of THREE MEMBERS to serve on the above Board in the place of Messrs Peter, Goodwin, and Chisnall (who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election) will be held at the Road Board Office, Lismcre, on the 6th day of May, 1891. dominations in the prescribed form must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered ,it ihe Ruad Board Office, Lismore, before the hour of 12 nocn on MONDAY, April 27th. Wm. SIMPSON, 4*137 Returning Officer. ORANGE HALL. WEDNESDAY k THURSDAY EVENINGS, April 22nd and 23rd. REV C. C. BROWN, Baptist Minister of Timaru, will Lecture on each of the above Evenings at 8 p.m. SUBJECTS: Wednksday.—" What am I % Why am I here? Whither am I presently going ? What will become or me after Resurrection 1" Thursday.—" The Bible. Is it a Book from God, or simply clever writ ings of men ? Is the Bible inspired and worth fighting for % We say, emphatically, Yes" Questions invited and answered. Collection to defray expenses. 4t136 LONG BEACH ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL~ELECTION. THEREBY give notice in pursuance of the provisions of "The Road Boards Act, 1882," and the amendments thereto, and "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," andtheamendments thereto, that an election of ONE person for each of the following Wardf, namely, Nos. 1, 2, and 5, caused by the retire ment of Mkssrs John Shebab, James Bishop, and John Grigg respectively, will be held at the undermentioned places on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of May, 1891. No. 1 Ward, Mr John Small's house. No 2 Ward, The Flemington School house. No. 6 Ward, The Longbeach Store. Nomination of Candidates must be in the form set forth in the second Schedule of the last mentioned Act and delivered to the Returning Officer or ad dressed to him and delivered at the above mentioned places at or before noon on TUESDAY, the 28th day of April, 1891. Nomination forms or application. E. J. FOOKS, 4 144 Returning Ofhcer. A N EXHIBITION TRIAL OF iton / , HOWARD'S IjijoLj y DIGGING fffji/ PLOUGH WmL Iff S ATU RD A Y 11 I/^HESb/ nexfc >tne 25th inst, •CvJ^fll/ afc ®' Cameron's, '% 7+. JBml Esq., Springfield, 'If V/all * about halt a mile ij^^r bmL' from Methven. /T"^v flt • All interested [\m4mßv are invited to nt- MR T. BULLUCK . FOR SALE.—T.S, 16, fronting the Main Road leading to the Saleyards, Tinwald, with Dwelling-house and Stable. Price £150. Easy terms, Apply to T, BULLOCK. T,S, fd, containing Moore street. Price £14. T. BULLOCK



Seeds for Autumn , WHITE STMNE AND DEVONSHIRE GIIEYSTONE TURNIPS^ RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BAHLKYJ RVE MUSTARD SEED &c. ' GEORGE JAIESOxN ASHHUETOE AND EAKAIA. 2 3 I am a Cash Purchaser Wheat, Oats. & B<irJ,ey. h < CORNSAOKS SUPPLd-fID AT CURRENT RATESj • "*" fiEOBGE JAMESON ASHBUftTON AND RAKAIA k PUBLIC TRUST $£& OFFICEIFXZT" rHE Publie Trust Oflia? of NW Zealanc! offers great advantages to its clien* including State gutraatee against tho frao I or clhfiomV...y of t'.is PuWiq Truste The following comparison ot business betwd3n the yair.s I&7-^ and 183JVlllsho wbh progress made :— ■■'■«'* 1879-80. '" 1886. Cash receipts .., ... £41,813 .-.. £183,»36 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities— ' - General Investment Account £70364 ;., £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,656 ... £245,839 Expenses Account-Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations 172 ... 238 Probates and trusts ... 14 30 Wills provisionally accepted , ... 1 .. 42 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched 1,432 ... 13,003 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Chri^clmrch, Local Agents BBIIIOEJint COAL. COAL. COAL! 500 TOtiS COAL 500 OF^'PRIMK QUALITY, will be -old at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room tfor further shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. PRICES ON APPLICATION, W. H. Collins and Co M TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ' AGKNTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coa? Company. . ■ lililllflfull lilllHl sssss&s^sr^"* SIZES FOR SALE— 5, O, and T-ft Oiits. nmiUll HWTITHUII The 7ft Cut is lighter in Draught than V 111 lj' lj' I 111 WII |j' II any other make cf machine cutting a foot i\ | R W.I/ 'K1 VH m K narrower wliiJliJi UliißJlill D.THOMAS, Agent. D. THOMAS (Late of Matson, Cox anil Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT,' VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton .JLj ' ■■■'■ ■ ■- ' alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout tho Season. Grain bought and 6old . on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE. 1 ■■■■■■■■;.: —§i —. ■■ • TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. rpflE demand for good Land in Large and Sn.ail Farms has again arisen, and every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving me promptly full particulars, and I can guarantee if the Land is fairly good, and the price not exorbitant, that a sale will bo effected. A proper registry of all Lands for Sale is rigidly kept. I). THOMAS, ashburton: T AM A CASH PURCHASER ■ "• ■ or . ; . WHEAT OATS, BARLE Y; * AND RYEGRASS. D. THOMAS.



THESTOOK In the Assigned Estate of E. W. PAGE AND CO., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN IS NOW • - ... ' ' OK SALE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S, KAIAPOI HOUSE. ON SALE""" BY THE UNDERSIGNED; BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMKBUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, Long and Cut, fOSTS, RAILS, STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain ; STAPLES, WIRE NAILS, all sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &c. JOSHUA TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFICE : Corner of Tancred and West sfcrests, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA. W. W. Spencer &, Co EXTENSION OF w. w. mwxvEn a co'« Great Clearing Sale. ];p-ing heavily overstocked, and in order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home in about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10|d> 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4M; Washing Prints, 2id, 3|d, and 4|d ; Washing Muslin H2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3£d j each ; a very large Towel 9|d, 4 Q now 6kl j very good Ticking, JT] H 6d: double width Sheeting, J*} <J Ud; heavy white Linen Twill 0 0 Sheeting, ll|d ; heavy cotton Shirting, 5Ad; Cretonnes, 4|d ; l K Men's wool!en Sox, ll|d; Boys' jP j Braces, 4d ; Men's Braces. 8d; W HJ Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; ■*' Men's good Tweed Suits. 22a Q -- 6d; Boys' Tweeti Suits from jT y\ 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles p M7s 6d, now 5s lid ; Boys' do. H 2s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. U \\ Men's Bluchefs, 6s 6d j Men's pj pojonial made Shooters, 9s lid; Boys stropg Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids Kifl Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid. 3s lid, and 4s 6d afc W. W. B»fiWC«H * €•'• THE ARCADE N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 60 per cent, If you want a real bargain now is your chance. The Arcade. ~



LONGBEACH COACH: \ f\B and after MONDAY, 6th April, \J the Longbeach Coach will leave the Ashburton Post Office at 4 p.m.; instead of at 5 p.m. as formerly. R. R. BROWNE 4 28 Coachman. JAMESON, ANDERSON & COS PURE •; CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS. Copies of Testimonial.' From Mr W. F. Warner, Commercial Hotel, Christchurch. ~\7 OUR celebrated Ceylon and Indian JL Teas are increasing in favor so much that no other teas are now used in my hotel. lam frequently asked what is the brand and where the teas can be obtained. I remember Sir Harry: and Lady Atkinson, Mr and Mrs George Beetham, of Wellington, and many others who have been staying at the hotel re cently, speak of the tea as the best they have tasted for a very long time, and they expressed then- intention of purchasing some of the tea from you to take home with them. I may also state that several gentlemen representing leading tea firms, who have been staying at the hotel, also speak very highly of your tea, and state that it is one of the best they have met with in their travels —W. F. Warner. To be Procured From G E 0. JAMESON, SOLE AGENT, ■SHBIIRTON & RAKAIA. EraH REASONS ByiMAfiy3H I —The whole of the HjKMKlNMj]^] MATERIALS are most carefully selected |HU|dU|i|Mp|H| by Experts, and no imQOHIISK9Oj9 THING BUT THE BEST is ff39fflffl|§fimßw( used. ; l|VMMMPlili§ 2.—Great attention is paid to the Cut and ■■UtilUH Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variety in New Zealand to select from. 5, —Only the best workmen are em ployed on this brand, and every man is responsible for his work. 6.—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7.—The largest staff in the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy in the manufacture. 8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best in the world. 9.-—Thousands of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fit of these boo*:s. . 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only in our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear. We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. These we brand "UNION." The outlook for Zealandias is brighter than ever. Every pair branded Manufactured by SKELTON, FROSTICK & 00., Zealandia Boot Factory, 4 70 Christchurch. ANDREW ORR XH ' ' NOW SHOWING THE T ABGEST or NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINERY ; EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTONJ A? ORR. i



FRIEDLANDER BROS, Clearing Bale OF SUPERIOR DINING ROOM, HALL, BREAKFAST, & BED- R( »OM FURNITURE, & OTHER EFFECTS. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891. k/| ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS , IfJL instructed by MR WILHELM ZANDER, who is leaving for Melbourne, will sell by Public Auction at his residence "OSMUNDE,' Burnett Street, on the above named date, all his Superior Household Furniture and Effects consisting of DINING-ROOM—Suite in rimu, coveied in morocco, massive sideboard, large extension dining table, dinner waggon, handsome over-mantel, very fine Piano, by Mansfeldt and Volom, choice cane chairs, massive marble thirty-day clock, handsome bronze vases, choice plaques, paintings, cur tains, Brussels carpet, 22 x 18, brass fender, and irons, etc. BREAKFAST ROOM—Extension table, sideboard, couch, Piano by Wagner, overmantel, ladies" aad gents' easy and cane chairs, pictnres, books, sew ing machine, marble clock, Brussels car] et, 15 x!3, curtains, steel fender, lire irons, ornaments, etc. HALL.—Handsome hall stand, h&ll chairs, large Japanese and hall vases, curtains, card basket, fishing rod, etc., and the contents of t hree well furnished BEDROOMS—Consisting of massive brass double bedstead, double and single iron bedsteads, handsome wardrobes, with plate glass mirrors, panels, dressing and toilet tables, washstand, marble top and riled back, mirrors, fancy screens, lace curtains, chairs, handsome chinaware, spring and hair mattresses, blankets, palli asses, Brussels and other caipets, linoleum and other unts, etc. ALSO—The Contents ot JNursery and Servants' Rooms. The contents of well found KITCHEN, PANTRY, «fc SCULLERY— Including splendid dinner service, break fast and tea services, plated dish covers and other plated ware, beautiful ghissvare, and full assort ment of cookir»g utensils, besides a large quantity of garden tools, hose, lawn mower, garden chairs, and seats- Lot of Sundries too numerous to particularise. Those desirous of acquiring first-class furniture should attend this sale, the whole of it having been very carefully selected by Mr Zander ; and as it has only been in use a comparatively short time, is as good as new. Catalogues will shortly be ready, and can be had on application. Sale at 11 a.m. sharp. Furniture will be open for inspection all Tuesday, 21st, and Wednesday, 22nd April, up to noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, |89 Auctioneer. TINDER BILL OF SALE. Weymouth Roberts to Haury Fribdlandek. MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. have been instructed by the holder of the above-mentioned Bill of Sale, fco Sell on SATURDAY next, April 25, at the Arcade, by kind permission of Mr Rickman, — a complete THRESHING PLANT, con sisting of— g H-P. TRACTION ENGINE, by Fowler. 5-FEET COMBINE, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, with ELEVATORS attached. Also, —Dray, Water Tank, Weighing Machine, Huts, &c. Also at same time and place, unless previously disposed of— -t Eight horse-power Portable ENGINE, -*- almost new -| Screw-press CHAFF-CUTTER, in •*- splendid order Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4... 141 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON HORSE BAZAAR AND WEEKLY MARKET. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1891. Spfcial Entry of Contractor's Plant. MR F. M. RICKMAN has received instructions from Mk John Johkston, West Coast Railway Con tractor, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcide, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, April 25th, 1891, all his Superior Con tract Plant, 12 First-class Young Sound Draught lioises, Tip Carts, Drays, Ploughs, Harness, Scoops, Camp Utensils, &C, &c. As Mr Johnston has finished his contract, everything is for absolute sale, Sale at 12 o'clock. F r M. RICKMAN, 4t177 Auctioneer. THE next Chertsey Sale will be held on ¥ONDAY, 11th MAY, 1891. i T. McDowell, Secretary



Keating's Couoh Lozexues cure Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in tins, Is l|d and 2s 9d each



A CARP.] H. O. X>. MEARES, Barrister and Solicitor. 194= Hereford Street, CHRISTCHURCH. Large sums of money to lend at current rates of interest. Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bron7« Medajlht for Watchmaking, London, 1887 AiWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery a*, moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings. Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Genfcs' Gold and ilv.er Scarf Pins Pencil Cases, #c, &c A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. Itotheram's English Lsvers in Hunting Cases dubt 1 and damp proof. Spectacles and Bye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches o every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c,, accurately and promptly repaired and adj usted. First-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. All Work done oj* ma Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREE