been .'added by the Board. Through the generosity of many of the inhabitants, and the funds realised by entertainments by the children, the Committee were enabled co distribute, at Christmas time, a large number of prizes to successful pupils. Not only are the scholars making satisfactory progress m their studies, but our teachers are also taking higher grades iv their profession, Mr Mayne having succeeded m taking the B A. degree. AH our pupil teachers successfully passed their examinations, two of them m the first order of merit, and one of our scholars succeeded m gaining a Governor's exhibition af; Christchuich High School. Although the attendance shows a marked improvement on that of last year, there is still room for improvement, and the Committee wish to point out the injustice done by parents, both to the children and to the school, whose ehiJdren are irregular m their attendance. A Hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring Committee on the motion of Mr J. W. S*.wle, who oflered some questions to the candidates present regarding uniformity of school books, and whether these should be printed by Government, also as to the desirableness of the cost of education being reduced by the Boards of Education or School Com mittees being done away with. Several of the candidates expressed their opinions on these matters, and the election then took place, reselling an follows :—

twenty three voting papers had been sent m to the Chairman, »nd of these four were pronounced informal, and twenty-six voters recorded their choice m the room. The scrutiny by Messrs Alfred Harrison and Thomas Scaly took a long time, they not beine satisfied as Lo tKe observance of the provisions of the Act m reference to the papers sent m to the Chairman prior to the meeting, but the Chairman declared the first seven elected. At the meeting of the new Committee held after the election ie was decided to defer the elect-ion of Chairman until the question of the kgalifcy of the election was decided by the Board of Education, a special meeting of the Committee to be called as soon as an answer was received.

HAMPSTEAD.

There' was the large attendance of over one hundred at the Hampstead school loom. Mr Andrew Orr, Chairman of the re tiring Committee, presided, and after reading a list of the candidates, answered several questions on point* connected with the election. The Secretary, Mr J. 0. Bell, then read the Committee's report for the year, as follows :—. . The report; df the Hampstead Sch»ol Committee for the past year is necessarily short, as there are but few matters of Bufficient importance to be embodied m it. The necessity that, existed for increased accommodation at the school has been made evident by the continued kcrease m the attendance, which last April was 375, for which number there had not been sufficent rooifi. The attendance this month was 410. The increase m the school also necessitated the appointment of an additional certificated teacher, Miss Duncan having received the appointment. The Inspector's report shows that with pne exception the classes have all done W -«.U; some of them remarkably so. Forn'er fy *ne Committe's accounts were audited 'n January, but as they are now audited m April and the books have not yet been returned from Christchurch, I am unable to Uj before you a fully detailed statement of accounts, and I trust under the circumstances you will accept the following information as suffi cent, namely, salaries approaching *IOUO have been paid to teachers. About £84 was received for incidental expenses, and I believe for the first time m the history of the school the Committee will have the pleasure of handing over this fund clear of liability, and with at least £16 to its credit. - The report was unanimously adopted. The attendances of the outgoing Com mittee were as follows :-~Messrs Orr, 15 ; Andrews, 14 ; Baker, 16; Crooks, 16; Smith, 14 ; Hoare(out of 13 meetings) 11. Mr Bisset said that as a good deal had been said outside both for and against his coming forward as a candidate, he would like the householders to understaed his Attitude...-..;.He had.heard various state aneiita regarding ihe state of affairs m the -school, and had made the best enquiries (he could, and found that the Committee had discharged their duties to the best advantage of the ichool. He was opposed to relatives and connections of teachers being members of Committees, as the teachers could not feel on equal terms when such was the case. Another state ment that was freely made outside was that numbers of the scholars were being removed from the school, and he wished I. know whether this was through out ing influence or from the fault of the S°M OI TW '• »:'a parent, thought that the fault! S th^ were any, ™s not outside wid tluit the Committee BBSpgSKES nature had reached th '" ,  on the roll was keepm < »£ JJ* fc^ lowest attendance of the > equal to half a pupil below «»* ™ entitled the school to the mcrea «* ■*£* ing staff which the Board of K^ueatton had granted. (Applause.) . . M? G.-W. Andrews said though he »»a now, and had previously had, relations .n the teaching staff he had never allowed that to interfere with his doing his best for the education of the children attend ing the school; (Applause.) ! Mr F. M. Rickman said he came tor ward with the wish to help to raake school matters work smoothly. He paid a very high compliment to the Chairman for the very great interest which he knew Mr Orr had taken m the school and the scholars. The ballot was then taken. During the three-quarters of an hour which the 'scrutineers took to count the votes, the Chairman, m answer to a question, said the treat fund, thanks to the great success of the concert, was m funds some £6 or £7. The incidental fund shewed a deficit when he joined tne Committee, but had now a balance m hand. (Applause.) ' Votes of thanks m a very appreciative tone were passed to the outgoing Committee, and the teachers, and suitably acknowledged. Mr Mal colm, headmaster, m reply to the latter remarked that if parents had any com plaint to make he would be glad if they would forward it to him and ib would bs • nvi>Htacrn.ff>rl.

The «uccessful candidates acknowledged their election. Votes of thanks to the scrutineers and .the Chairman terminated the meeting.

The Committee met afterwards and unanimously elected Mr Crooks chairman. |

PLEMINGTON.

William Anderson. William Dakers. John Dunn. Samuel Hollan.fr. James Oshorne. William Prebble, Edwin W atkins. These were the only candidates nomi nated.

TINWALD.

The annual meeting of householders was well attended. Mv J, Gudsell, the chairman of the out-going committee, read a report of their proceedings during the past year, which stated that the attend* ance of scholars during the year had been satisfactory; that the report of the in spection was very favorable ; that Blanche Lewis had obtained a scholarship m Class B, making the second Board scholarship obtained by the school m the last three years. Bees Williams had completed his fourth year, and J. Lewis had been chosen m his place. On January 1, 1890, the School Committee had £17 14s m hand ; they had expended £52 during the fifteen months, and had a credit of £18 ss. Mr Gudsell was chosen chairman of the meet ing and a ballot was taken with the fol lowing result:—J. F. Clothier, 31; T. Hickman, 30; W. H. Smith, 25; M. Redmayne, 23; S. Corrigan, 19; F, Shearer, 20 ; J. Fergie, 16 ; C, Schneider. 16 ; D. Cairncross, 15 ; D. Teppett, 15 ; T. A. Williams, 9. A fresh ballot was taken m the case of Messrs Schneider and Fergie and resulted m the election of Mr Fergie. Th 9 first six and Mr Fergie were declared duly elected, aed with a vote of thanks to the chairman the meet ing terminated. At the Committee meeting held after wards Mr Hickman was elected chairman, and the chairman and Mr liedmavne were authorised to sign cheques. The last Wednesday m every month was fixed for Committee meetings.

LONGRBEACH.

The annual meeting of the householders was fairly attended. Mr Hugh Muir was voted to the chair. Mr Oobb, Chairman of the retiring Committee, gave a general report of the work done during the year, stating that there had been a com plete reorganisation of the staif with satisfactory results. The present average daily attendance showed a clear increase of 15, over what it was previously. After all accounts were paid, there remained a credit balance of over £7. He moved " that this meeting accord a very hearty vote of thanks, to the present staff for their efforts m furthering the interests of the school." This being; duly seconded was carried unanimously. Mr Watson replied on behalf of himself, and Miss Hepworth ; and trusted that the parents would strive to send their children as regularly as possible. Hearty vote 3of thanks were accorded to the re tiring Committee, and the Chairman. On the ballot being taken Messrs Moses, Houston, Donaldson, Davidson, Cobb, Gollins and Reid, were declared elected members of the Committee for the ensuing year. Several householders took ad vantage of the provision made for record ing their votes by sending them m to the Chairman m writing. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the house holders' meeting. At a subsequent meeting Mr Wm. Cobb was re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year.

CHRISTCHURCH.

At East Christchurch the immense number of votes polled prevented polling being satisfactorily carried out, and a resolution was carried calling upon the Minister of Education to. make such amendments to the Act as will niakejit work able. The Trades' Unions only recurned one m West Christchurch anc 1 two m East Christchurch, but put m five of their six candidates m St. Albans.

DUNEDIN.

Considerable interest wag taken m the school committee elections m some parts of the city and suburbs, and although m some parts the machinery of the Act did not work smoothly, the general opinion was that the change was a decided im provement, resulting m the election of better committees, and a truer expression of the feeling of householders being obtained. It is thought the compilation of a school roll must eventuate m cities. In some districts there was a discussion re Whitcombe and Tombs' publications, but no definite action was taken, though the general feeling was that uniformity of fjchoolbooks should be brought about.

Shelly Bay Explosian.

[PER I'RKSS ASSOCIATION,]

Wellington, April 28, ~At the Magistrates Court this morning, on the charge of manslaughter against Captain Falconer being called, Mr Coates, counselfor the prosecutrix, Mrs Heighton, said he did not intend to offer any evidence, and the case was dimiKSsed.

Chilian War.

(l <?"& PKEBS ASSOCIATION.) (Received xVpril 28, 10.15 a.m.) Valparaiso, April 27. Details of the sinking of the rebel warship Blanco Encalada, oft' Antafa gasta, show she was attacked by the torpedo fleet while she was lying at anchor, and the vessel was destroyed by the Almerante's launch, a torpedo catcher recently built m England, whichfired t wo Whitehead torpedos.The number of persons on board the Blanco Encalada was five hundred, half of whom were drowned. The ironclad Huascar was also struck by a torpedo. The warship Florence has gone over to the rebels. President Balmaceda, fearing an attempt to poison him, has all his meals prepared by his mother.

TOT ASHBtTRTON GUABDIAff, WEBDAY, APBIL 28, X 691.



R. S. Bean ... W. Criighead C, Braddett... H. W. Barrett W. J. Silcock E. J. Paul ... J«s.W. Baker Jno. W. Baker ... J. Porter

... 36 ... 36 ... 32 ... 28 ... 27 ... 25 ... 23 ... 21 ... 20



The result of the voting was as under : W. J. Crooks .;. ... 88 F. M. Rickman .. ... «8 Clifford Sage ... ... 65 B. Meaclem ... 53 H. A. Pickforcl 50 G. W. Andrews , „, 43 G. Bisset 41 C. W. Baker ... ... 40 H.Dalley.,, ... ... 37 C. E. Fawcefcfc 34 R. Kerr ... ... ... 34 - H. McElrea ... . 29 Isaac Hoare 27



GECMK JAMESON WOOL, GKAIiX, AND GLNEIUL MERCHANT, \ t . HAS FOR SALE SeodW'heaty Oats, & Barley. -ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRJSf STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUE;, SOAP, CANDLBS, OATMEAL, & GENERAL, EARM STORES. DRAIH PIPES-All SIJBCS. AJ3-ETSTT FOR- The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Co. The New Zealand Shipping Co. The Union Steamship Company of New Zeahnd, COAL. COAL. COAL 500 TOMS COAL 500 7 OF^PRIME^QUALITY, will be -old at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room forifurther shipments.to arrive, andtoJUEET THE TIMES. . PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. J AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. . . . BMIli lii'^r SIZES FOR SALE-£5, O, and V-tt Cuts. rt mnill T)riTHHH The 7ft Cut is lighter m Draught than k''|!|j'|j'l Ul tllli'U any other make of machine cutting a foot |\ I |j||ji|i ||| ■llHill narrower |jl JjiliU JJlllJllill D. THOMAS, Agenfc D. |THO|SffAS: (Late of Matson, Cox .\nd Co.) AUCTIONEER,t LAND, INSURANCE, and£ESTATK AGENT, . - VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAINJBROKER, . ,\/V A S H B U R 'j: O N. ' : ■ ;•; i ' " ' '' ' ' - ' - • I *" \ ' T" OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales i of 1 Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton alternately- Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides Qn FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing saleaas per arrangement.  ■ .... IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. ._—o mHE demand for good Land m Large and iSn.all Farms »has again u&en, 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 mo promptly full particulars; and I can guarantee if the Land is fairly good, and the: price not exorbitant, that a sale will be effected, A proper registry of all f Lands far Sale is rigidly kept. ' ■ -t P. THOMAS, ■■•.'■ ASHBURTON. T AM A O]AJS7H P,U|R*O H|A^ E R ,1,- - OP WHEAT* "_^~js OATS, BARLEY, AND ,; RYEGRASS. DJ THOMAS.



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LONGBEACH COACH. ? ■* **"'■•■ " '' ON and after MONDAY, 6th April, 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 & CO.S p XJ re CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS, Copies of. Testimonial. From Mr. W. F. Warner, Commercial Hotel, Christchurch. YOUR celebrated Ceylon and Indian Teas are increasing m favor so much that no other teas are now used m my hotel. I am frequently asked what is the brand and where the teas can be obtained. I remember Sir Harry and Lsdy 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 theit 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 fche hotel, also speak very highly of your tea, and state that it is one of the best they have mefc with m their travels —W. F. Warner. To be Procured From GEO. JAMESON, SOLE AGENT, ..SHBURTON & RAKAIA. ■HHjl REASONS BSuSJIyBByH I —The whole of the ißisiHinijMjji^}!materials are HHMfIRSHPMH most carefully selected HHJyfijßyi|by Experts, and no ||U^JiniSKg£n| thing but the best is ra!{SnffHßß9!lffl| used, |MMplLy9|jU|& 2.—Great attention HHhJAUEBH Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variety m New Zealand to select from. s.—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 m the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. 8. —1( if teen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the world. 9. —Thousands of' Customers tellina; 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 m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and G iris. 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 & CO., Zealandia Boot Factory, 4 70 Chriskchurch.



THE BTOCIC In the Assigned Estate |of E. W. PAGE AND CO.* WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN, IS NOW ON SALE AT MITCHELL II TURNER'S, KAIAPOI HOUSE. ~~~ "ON SALT" BY THE UNDERSIGNED] BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, I AND HOMEBUSH. .Also ■—■■■••■•* GREY V ALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, Long and Cut, I'OSTS, RAILS, STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain, SI?APLES, WIRE NAILS, all sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &^ JOSHUA TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFICE : Corner of Tancred and West strests, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAJA] W. W. Spencer X Co EXTENSION OF W. W. SPEtfCEIt & Cor Great Clearing Sale. lifting heavily overstocked, and m order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we. have landing from Home m about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. AH Wool, colonial flannel, 10id> 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4*d; Washing Prints, 2id, 3jd, and 4|d ; Washing Muslin __ 2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3M -. jlj each ; a very large Towel 9|d, 4 Rnow 6|d ; very good Ticking, j"P 6d: double width Sheeting, jj 4j 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill [l| 0 Sheeting, ll^d ; heavy cotton Shirting, 5Jd; Cretonnes, 4^d ; i j£ Men's woollen Sox, il|d j Boys' [> jl Braces, 4d ; Men's Braces. 8d ; M <3 Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; M Men's good Tweed Suits. 22a Q 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from [ij 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles \r (t-( 7s 6d, now 5s lid ; Boys' do. p ik 2a lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. P Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's \}j colonial i»*ie Shooters, 9s lid; Boys strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids Kid Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lld ; 3s lid, and 4s 6d at W. YV. MPJEMCCR * €•'» THE ARCADE N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per i cent. If you want a real now is your chance. Tlie Arcade



Notice informers and .#F. JOHK uTTSesTKL 1../.:. "■' mik GRAM BRIER, TAIUATOR k MM KIWII?. 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. AaENT"FOR- 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 accuoied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT I.IBEJRAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce m 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 thf. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited embracing their Branches iv all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these directions, which'are manifestly unsurpassed m th: Colonies.. 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 SJP£3OIA.I7^TpTipE. f ' . „ Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Kesieli is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED. &c .. '•''; .



Public Notices. "\TOUR Character Read and Future JL fort told by. Palmist from Dunedin Exhibition. East Street, two doors from Houm's 4J241 TT^ESMIT—A Handbook of Palmistry, Jl\. Character Reading and Fortune telling, by Pauline. M. R. Jackson, Palmist, East Street. Price, Is 6d. 4 242 . . HORSgS. HORSES. ! HORSES. IMPORTANT SPECIAL SALE AT WASHDYKE YARDS, TIMARCJ, ON Friday, May 1,1891 AE. COX (m conjunction with • the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited) has received instructions from John Grigg, Esq., Longbeach, to [SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, Af% UNBROKEN 3 and4-year-old 3bvJ COLTS and FILLIES suit able for Hacks, Light Har ness and Tram-car Horses QA UNBROKEN two-year-old O\J COLTS and FILLIES, well grown, with plenty of bone. The ABOVE GRAND STOCK are by the celebrated sires Tain O'Shantcr, Waif, and Prince Frederic by Berlin. The Auctioneer would draw the attention of buyers to this important sale. The only reasoii for Mr'Gb'igg selling is that he has decided not to send further con signments to the Indian market. This lot were bred especially for that purpose, and m consequence has determined to sell the above without reserve. E. R. GUINNESS, Auctioneer. A. E. COX, Agent, Geraldine. . 4 238 EAST STREET BUTCHERY. CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. THE UNDERSIGNED desires to thank the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts for the liberal patronage accorded to him during; the past eleven years, and begs to announce that he has transferred the Business to his SONS as aud from the Ist May, 1891, for whom he respectfully solicits a con tinuance of their favors. JAMES TASKER. "DEFERRING to the above we desire ATI) to say that m the future conduct of the above Business, we shall endeavor to maintain the high reputation of this Establishment for supplying a first-class article, and our Customers may depend upon uniform civility and attention. Fresh Small Goods every week. 4 236 E. E. & H. J. TASKER. SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Propribtor. ""THESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them — THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al (Jw% 1 on hire, with skilful drivers ready the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. j Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Under the Management of Messrs Macmahon. X'HE PHONOGRAPH, EDISON'S STARTLING TALKING MACHINE. POSITIVELY TWO EXHIBITIONS ONLY. Thursday Sc Friday 3N ext, April 30th and May Ist, OF EDISON'S MARVELLOUS PHONOGRAPH. The Greatest Achievement of the Ingenuity of Man. "PROFESSOR Douglas Archibald, JL M.A., Oxon., will deliver an in tensely interesting Lecture, illustrated by Lime Light Views, and exhibit the in crediblelcapabilities of Edison's Astound ing Talking Machine. Soncs by famous artistes, Speeches by Mr W. E. Gladstone, Instrumental Music performed m Europe and America will be actually reproduced with astounding fidelity. The Phono graph is capable of reproducing the same voice from the same "records" many thousands of times. By this means human speech may be preserved for ever, and the voices of the living and the dead will mingle m futurity Popular Prices -3s, 2s and Is. Box Plan at McGregor's Tobacconist. Wm. A. JINKINS, 4 226 Business Manager. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. TI) AGE'S NO. 1 HORSE OILS are JL found a SURE CURE for Bruises and Sprains of any kind m Stock. The NO. 2 OILS cure Open Wounds or Sores of any kind. TESTIMONIALS from Stock owners can be seen on application to the maker. Any parties who have used the above OILS and are satisfied with them are re quested to notify same to the Proprietor, F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY. N O T I C E. I HAVE much pleasure m informing the Public that I have disposed of my Tobacconist, and Fancy Goods Em porium, Hairdressing Saloon, and Billiard Room to Mr Harry Fried lander, While thanking Clients for their liberal support accorded to me, I beg to ask con tinuance of the same for my successor. W. ZANDER. SPECIAL NOTICE. WITH reference to the above I respect fully notify the Public of Ashbur ton and its vicinity, that I have taken over the old established business formerly m the occupation of Mr Wilhelm Zander, and will henceforth carry it on under my direct supervision, and hope, by strict attention to the wants of my Customers, to meet with the continued patronage accorded to my prcdecesaor. HARRY FRIEDLANDER 4 74



Public Notices. ASHBURTON CHORAL SOCIETY 'T^HE Members of the above Society are L requested to m«et at Mr H. A. Gates' rooms, Saunders' Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, 20th April, at 8 p.m. . Business important. J. C. LANE, 10 239 Hon. Sec. yN CONSEQUENCE of the Continued Advances m Flour, the PRICE of BREAD on and after FRIDAY, the FIRST DAY of MAY, will be f d per 41b Loaf. JNO. C. GRUBB. WM. POLLOCK. G. H. BRYANT. P. HANRAHAN. Ashburton, April 28th, 1891. 4 234 John Orr & Co. HWE now landing and m stock, ex " Maori" from London,— ---10 Casks Ranso.ne's and Hornsby's Ploughshares" I Case James Breech.-loading Guns 1 Ton Chilled Shot 10 Cases Diamond Grain Powckr 4  Cartridges 2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 Tons Bar Iron .4 Cases Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Sets Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades and Forks 30 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire, 8, 9, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks Bolts and Nuts 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins \ Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Holloware— Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, £m to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case Asperial's Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights > 1 Cask Bag Hooks 50 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Kegs Wire Staples 3 Packages Locks and Hinges 1 Package Files and Rasps Flax and Manilla Rope—all sizes 1 Case Screws-all sizes 1 Cask Vices Grindstones, 18in, 20in, 24in, 26in JOO Cases Kerosene; warranted best obtainable 5000 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cases Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l^in to 6in 4 Cases Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Ceylon and Indian Tea Company's Pure Blended Teas. J The above having been bought on the most favourable terms will be sold at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Purchasers should inspect our Stocks and get quotations. JOHN ORR & Co. 4 232



f MR"t. BULLI'Ck SATURDAY, MAY 2. f NTENDING Purchasers are reminded 1 that the Sale of Messrs Terras Bros', property at the Hinds will take place at the Arcade on the above date at 11 a.m. 4{237 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. FOR SALE.—T.S. 16, fronting the Main Road leading to the Saleyards, Tinwald, with Dwelling-house and btable. Price £150. Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T.S. 70, containing |-acre, Moore -street. Price £14. T. BULLOCK £40.—A Bargain. Small Cottage and | acre land, Bast Belt. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 260 AORES 260 62 Acres m Turnips, very suitable for a Wheat Crop, aud a large proportion of the remainder also suitable for crop. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MR F- M. RICKMAN Clearing Sale OF VALUABLE FURNITURE, DOG CART, TRAP MARE, COWS, PIGS, &c, &c. MR F. M. RICKMAH has received instructions from Mr W. T Kingston to sell by Public Auction at his residence, Carter's Terrace, Tinwald, oa THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1891, (m consequence of Mrs Kingston going, tc England, and the property having been let) the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects as follows :- Dining-room and Bedroom Furniture Piano by Coliard and Collard, Sewing Machine (nearly uew), Kitchen Utensils. Garden Tools, Lawn Mower, &c, &c. Dogcart and Harness, 2 Cows, 2 Pigs. Also—His well-known Harness MAR&, stinted to Johnny Faulkner. Sale at 12 o'clock. F. M. RTCKMAN, 4 204 Auctioneer.



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