He said it was right for them to come and look over the district they had charge over. The Governor had taken trouble to come and see them, and all their grievances would be laid before him. We charged the Governor to convey their love to the Queen, and invoked blessings upon her and her representative. Mate Tira, alias Methuselah, an ancient looking Maori, welcomed the Governor as father of the widow and orphan, and then puc m a plea for roads and bridges, saying that no one would interfere with their being made. The next native orator caused a smile by welcoming the visitors as v you whales that come from the sea." Rawiri Kirikiripi welcomed the Governor, whose arrival he remembered as a red letter day, and asked him to regard tham as » people who were suffering and laid down by grief. The Governor replying thanked the Natives for their kind reception, and said that he was most anxious to visit all the tribes and take the Queen's word to them. He was sorry for the results of the Tarawera eruption as affecting this people. He would leave the question of bad roads to the Native Minister to deal with. Mr Cadman thanked the natives for the kindly welcome extended to the Governor and himself, and said it was not an official visit, but he would be happy to heai? carefully and consider any grievances they had. At Tikitere the natives had offered opposition to the construction 6f t roads, and he wishes them to understand that if he undertook to try to give ( effect to theif wished they must assist as far as possible, and have the roads and bridges where they were fiexd by the Government Engineer. He mentioned the system of putting native lands through the Court, and the fact that this process frequently swallowed up their whole value, and said it was the desire of Government to legislate so as to bring about an easier and less costly way for the Natives. When the korero concluded darkness had set m, and the baggage not having arrived the Governor's party had to stay at the hotel. A Maori asked Mr Uadman to have some confiscated lands there reserved for a burial ground, and Mr Cadman con sented to set apart four or five acres for a Native and European cemetery. The Governor and party left Te Teko at seven on Friday morning, swam their horses over the river, and rode to Poro poro, arriving there at 9.45. They were there met- by the advance guard from Ngatiawa tribe, who waved Union flags and conducted the party to the settle ment, where the Natives assembled m front of the oieeting house and welcomed the Governor with a dance of welcome, executed by Natives almost naked,, who also fired a volley with rifles. About fifty Native children sang the National Anthem m English, and then the korero commenced. Hori Tumata welcomed the Governor, inviting him to stay at his house all night; if the Governor would not he would tie him up. Mokoi Kewe rewe, PareweraWera, Mamiera, and Mate Mamutu, the local preacher, also spoke ■words of welcome of the ordinary character. Tuhoi, a Uriwera Native, said it was well for the Governor to see the Uriwera tribes and become friendly with them. Th« Governor replying thanked the people for the welcome given him and the salute fired; also for the invitations to stay with them. The Uriwera had appointed that day to meet him at-Ruatoki. At Parorokaro the party was joined by Mr Kelly, M.M.R. After halting an hour at Poroporo, where a korero was held with the Natives, a smart ride up the Whakatane Valley brought the party to Mr Gould's Opariau station, After lunch here a fresh start was made, and Rewataki was reached at half-past one. Here the party were re ceived very warmly by the Uriwera Natives, many of the leading duels being present. Some hakas were danced, and » number of friendly speeches made, by the chiefs, who invited the Governor to go all over the Uriweia country. To morrow the Governor »oes up the river past Ruatoki, and will return m the evening to the Oporua station, where the party is at present staying.

The Kaiapoi Fishing Casses.

(PBK PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Chkistchurch, March 20. Mr Greenfield, 8.M., delivered judg ment to-day m the cases brought by the Acclimatisation Society against two natives for taking trout contrary to the fishing regulations m the Waimakiriri, at Kaiapoi. He held that the charges were proved. On the legal points raised he held that there was nothing m the Fisheries Act limiting the right of laying informations to the officers appointed by the Collector of Customs, or preventing a police officer or any other person laiyng informations against persons committing a breach of the law which was an offence against the public. He was of opinion that the regulations gazetted met the re quirements of the Interpretation Act, 1887, Section 17. He was also of opinion that the claim or right of the natives under the Treaty of Waitangiand Kemp's deed, to all the river fisheries within the* area, they sold and conveyed by that deed, was a mere pretence and not bona fide, as the natives muat have known they had ho legal claim under the treaty, and that all the fishery rights reserved by the deed under the phrase " Mahinga Kai" were extinguished by the Native Lands Court. A .fine of £1 and costs m each case was inflicted. On the application of the Counsel for the defence the fines were increased to £5 Ps each m order to give an opportunity to appeal. Another case against a native for a similar breach of the regulations is to be taken.

The Railway Revenue.

J>ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (*te Weimngton, March 20. Despite come falling off on the Hurunui Bluff lines since January as com pared with last year, due to the absence of the exhibition traffic, the Com missioners anticipate that the estimate of a net profit of £400,000 will just about be realised, and although there was some falling off m traffic during the strike to be made up. The alterations promised by the Commissioners to the employees have been largely brought into effect, lhey have involved a large number of menand an extra expense of £6000 or £7000 a year. 

THE ASHBUBtON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 1891.



T AM A CASH PUH.CHAaEB .' ", OF ■"" i " WHEAT OATS] ;: BARLEY AND ':.-..* RY EG PASS- ■■■"■" I). THOMAS, ,-»►■*



I). THOMAS (ljate of Matson, Cox a.ki» 00. . " * AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATfi AQENT, . , t t 'ly ■ • -" * " *•• VALUATOR. V.'OOL and GRAIN BROKER, A 8 fl B U R T- ON T~ CANS Negotiated, Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashu rtoii ltematoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides'on FRIDAYS, Salee of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and Bold on (/onimiflsio Clearing Sal««i as per arrangemert"l : • FAT LAMBS] FAT LAMBS. FAT J-AMBSJ /CLIENTS "are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they \J may have to^disjx>so of,*as I have purchasers for cny number at top prices. D. THOMAS, •. "' [ASHBURTONJ^



1111 I lllnrnim Ilflllfli FJEATURJiis^strength, Hill I rill 1111 I 11 'IJ I durability, Lightness of Draugh 1111 Aft llallllllllJllllll Simplicity of Constructiofl, and 11 fill 111 I U till JilUlll Heliabilitj of Knotter IS ES FOR SALB-S, c, and V-lt Cuts. n milll l Tfc*» T «»i n The 7-feet Cut; lighter m draught than U f|] 111 |jl J Jlf UMI! II any other make of machine cutting a foot V!M li I 11 1 lllli X B.THOMAB, ■ Agent ———:—— :. ! : ''•■" - (_.-



I Seeds for Autumn Sowing. -WHITE S'JMNE AND * "DEVONSHIRE GIIKYSTONE TURNIPS, ": RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLBY] RYE, \\ MUSTARD SEED &c v ' \ " '' . , ' GEOEGE JAMESOI ASHBUKTON AND EAKAIA. . ... .... ; . ._ ' * *2 lam a Cash Purchaser " . —of— ;. . .■ .^ Wheat, Oats, & Bmiey. .< CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATESJ *i • » 4 • '' GEORGE JAMESOS , ASHBURTON AND RAKAtA. WE ARE PUEPABED "-?!N TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR * Asliburton, Tinwald, & Lyndliurat Mote* ON STORAGE AT LOWEST : CURRENT BATES. " ■ We have for Sale Corasacks, . • ■ FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGFTj WANTED FOB IMMEDIATE DELIVEttY 1 HO Oflfl Sacks of WHEAT. D'fl ')o Sacks of OAIU 1fl?flOO Sacks of BARLEY- Sacks of RYEGRA^s. '■■ pvAQA Sacks Seconds of WHEAT ' -■■'".'• HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRIEDL4NDEI BROS.



Gr« Jb AWCETT JJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Court Chambers, above Mr rT. M. Jones Stationer, East Street. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON TTV ENTIST, URGEON L/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address*. 2 11 STEPHENS T)ROS, TEPH EN S JL) RO S , MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a Fh'st Class Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylous, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the abovo we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co's IE AS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation m recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successfu . putrring the agency for this town fo toocun's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality —Including— j HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. E3T Satisfaction being our motto. "%^ Stephens Bros., MARKET HQTJSE ASHBURTON



A THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper* to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and - Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Torace, Rus«el) Street, Melbourne. O^ B. O E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. I The charges for artificial teeth are made ' with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances -is cases present, or such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta fcon free. Nitrous Oxide ( Laughing Gas) adiministered whe nrequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, beg to announce that they have secured the services of MR JOHN G. RESTELL to act m the capacity of Agent for them atAshburton. He will be entrusted with theCompariy's orders for the purchase of GRAIN, RYEGRASS SEED, and PRODUCE GENERALLY. And will receive consignments on behalf of the Company for Storage or Sale, as also of . STOCK, WOOL, and SHEEPSKINS, which will receive the Company's utfual careful and prompt attention. They have no hesitation m recommend ing Mr Restell to the Farmers and others of the district as one m whom every reliance may be placed, their expedience, extending over some years, having proved him to be worthy of implicit confidence E. S HARLEY, Manager. E, G. STAVIfILEY, I reduce Manager,



MESSRS MILES & CO., are instructed to sell by auction at the above Fair, to be held at the TINWALD YARDS, on Thursday, 26th March, On account of 0, J. Harpbb. 1000 2~tOoth- Half"bre(i Ewes ■, » 800 er^no -Uwes . Valetta Estate »)00 Merino Ewes G. Geddings 300 4 an(i Crossbred Ewes Mount Possession 1100 Merino Ewes Estate. axvv M. Redmayne 850 B'tQOthß'tQOth C1 *08^I'^ Ewes O^A Merino Ewes -300 2"tootl1 Ewes Chatmoss Estate 300 8"tootlL Crossbred Ewes Upton and Russell rl^-O " v " ■ Makonan Estate 14:00 Merino Ewes-.'■■' ■G. Gmcb; . , 400  •.'» ■».-■. j. "Withell 500 8-tooth Crossbred Ewes Hon. W. S. Pbter, 600 Merino Ewes Anama T. N. Digby JO anc^ Lincoln Earns Alfokd Estate Co. JQ 8-tooth Border Leicester Earns Bred by the Australian Land Company. J£) 2-tooth Lincoln Earns Bred by Hon. Matthew Holmes Lowclifpe Estate 80 2, 4, and 6-tooth Lincoln Earns ~~ J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 3| 132 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton



Notice to Farmers and OfteT. johin BOOi IGiMiN BiiOKER, VAIUATOR A EXPERT AWIIIFIE 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 Bold on Commission. The Stores now occupied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Ratea for which are the LOWEST CURRENT. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for .shipment free of commission, and at a Low Rate of Interest. He ia 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 m all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these diiections, which are manifestly unsurpassed m the 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 ; SPECIAL 3STOTIOE, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mb Rksxeli is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS SEED, &c. ; . -:,.'■- , . ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR



MONEY JfO LEND; TI/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREK> HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of ! £100 TO_Jesooo ; For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C PRUDHOE, J District Agent. Government Insurance Office, I Christchurch.



ASHBURTON inn im urn, TINW AL D YARDS, THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, 1891. I SHALL have for Sale at the above fixture, over 10,000 BREEDING EWES, Merino and Crossbred, AND 300 RAMS, OF VARIOUS BREEDS. Full particulars m later advertisements. D. THOMAS, 3 137 , Ashburton. " mr~fTm« rickman ~~ ASHBURTON RAM AND EWE FAIR, MR F. M. RICKM4.N will sell by auction at Tinwald Yards, on THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, 1891. FOUR Two-Shear English Leicester Stud RAMS, bred by Mr F. C. Murray, out of Mr McLean's Ewes, and by one of Mr John Bonifant's Prize Rams. TEN one, two, and three-shear English Leicester Stud RAMS, bred from Mr P. C. Threlkeld's Inglewood flock. SEVEN two and three-shear English Leicester Stud RAMS, imported from Mr Every McLean's Auckland flock. FOUR two and three-shear Shropshire Down Stud RAMS. Entries can be made up the time of sale. F. M. RICKMAN, 3 134 Auctioneer.



MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction the whole of Mb Geo. Pocock's HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, and CON TRACTOR'S PLANT on MONDAY, MARCH 23, on his Farm, 4 miles from Ashburfcon on the Mitcham Road. The Stock includes Q(~\ DRAUGHT HORSES. Q LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. •i BUGGY. -j SPRING CART. JT DRAYS. Harness, Whipplettees, &c, Q 3-FURROW PLOUGHS. 1 2-FURROW PLOUGH. -I SINGLE PLOUGH. DISC HARROWS. DRILL. FORGE and TOOLS. REAPERS and BINDERS. Q HUTS on Wheels. O H.P. ENGINE. ROLLER, &c , &c. —Also— t~7 STACKS of OATS m one or more | lots. Sale will commence at noon. GEO. JAMESON, J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. 3 85 kuLES AND CO. ASHBURTON KALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by John McLean, Esq., to sell on TUESDAY NEXT, another draft of 1 ( )OO Crossbred EWES > from the Laghmor Station. All sound mouthed, and m good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 3 133 Agent, Ashburton. __________ _



MR T. BULLUCK rro MECHANICS AND THOSE DE _L SIROUS OF PURCHASING . CHEAP PROPERTIES. £100.—4-ro.omed Cottage and Section, hast Belt. £105.—Cottage and Section fronting Gra ham's road, Tinwald. £110 —Cottage with verandah, Grey street, together with £-acre land. £120.-4 Sections and Cottage, not far from the Woollen Factory, £15. — Building -Site, East Belt. A nice little Farm of 40 acres, well watered, with improvements, 3J miles from town. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap. FOR SALE, cheap, for removal.— Buildinsr, 30 x 12. FOR SALE.~An improved Farm of about . ... 943 A ORE S 943 close to the Methven Township. TO LET.—A Cottage of four rooms;, North Town Belt, fronting the Domain? """mfT GEORGE' J AMESOrT~~~ TO LET, FOR A TERM OF FIVE ;;. 'years. ." • ';'.. ■■■ AWELL-IMPOVED FARM, of 570 ' Acres, at Mayfield, all m English crassea. The Buildings comprise seven roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Yards, &c The Farm is w. U-fenced anaj watered. Immediate possession. For particulars apply GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. TO CdNTRAOTORST" FARMERS AND-OTHERS".



ANDREW ORR 18 NOW SHOWING THE LARGEST MOCK OF NEW DB APERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINERY E V E X SHOWN IN ASHBURTON A ORR.



y HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. t CASUAL ELECTION. ' RESULT OP'THK POLL. ELLTOTT, JAMES 42 McRAE, WILLIAM 14 SMITH, WILLIAM WALTER 8 I THEREFORIi' Declare Mr James Elliott duly elected a Commissioner on the Hampsteacl Town District. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Hampstead, March2oi.il, 1891. 3 139 Art Needlework AND FANCY PROSPERITY. ADAMS^ LS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crasll, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, Friges, Braces & Smoking Caps, Ready for working. China Glass and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES m connection with the ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. A PUBLIC TEA MEETING will J be held at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON ON GOOD FRIDAY, 27th MARCH, 1891. Tea on Table at 5.30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Tea, Rev. Arthur Dewdney and other gentlemen will deliver addresses. Admission to TEA, Is 6d ; Children, 9d. The Rev. Arthur Dewdney, of Lin coln Road, will preach the Anniversary Sermons on EASTER SUNDAY. 29th March, 1891, m the Oddfellows' Hall. J. W. SAWLE. 3*93 Pastor.



Q vi m | §_ 1= B » 0 ° h ! (0 W i OQ 1 uj o i Wheat. Oats. /N-RDEBS just receivod for Prime TUSCAN, PEARL, & HUNTERS Also for large quantity good SECONDS WHEAT. and heavy MILLING OATS. —HIGHEST PRICES.— 3 111 JOHN G. RESTELL.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that all qlaims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from January 22nd, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by .a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied b'j fee, name, pedigree^ age, deser tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 4th, 1891. WEIGHTS. Handicaps for the first day a races will be published on or about April 17th. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first clay's races. > . , ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps and entries for the Lougbeach Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, April 20th, 1891. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Htakes not later thau 10 ■ lock m the evening of the first day's races, i), BISSET, 5*86 Secretary.



SECOND DAY. 1. Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 3. Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 10s. A. Disposal Stakes, of 30 eovs. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any over weight to be declared. Three quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. 5. Open Welter Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse s,sovs from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs.penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 6. Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winder of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomina tion, 15s ; acceptance, 10s.



Sporting:. AHIBUBTOI RACING Ml AUTUMN JMEETING. "Wednesday and Thursday, APRIL 22nd and 23rd, 1891. President —E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Judge—Matthew Stht. Stewards— C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Friedlander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttdton, D. Thomas, and J. M. Tweed. Treasurer *—David Thomas. Clerk of Scales— R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course - A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cress well. Starter—D. Thomas. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRS~DA.Y. 1. Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination 1 soy , acceptance, 1 soy. 2. Longbeach Plate, of 25 soys ; second horse 5 so\rs from the stake. District horses only. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Winners since August Ist, 18S0, of any race or races (excluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £20, to carry 41bs extra; of £40, 71bs extra; of £70, lOlbs extra ; of £100 or upwards, 141bs extra. Maidens having started twice or oftener allowed—three-year-olds, 71bs ; four year-olds and upwards, lOlbs. Penal ties and allowances to be calculated to time of starting. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile. i 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 70 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomi nation, 1| soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 4. Novel Race, of 25 soys. The 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 declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 5. District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 6. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s.



ffIENDERS are invited for Building JL Additions to House, Maianui, Westerfield. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on "FRIDAY, 27th inst., at noon. The Lnvest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 3t143 Architect. ~'longmaohbJsat» board rpENDERS are invited for making a JL Ford on Grove Farm Road. Par fciculars at our office where tenders close at 12 noon on SATURDAY next, March 21st. C. E. FOJKS & SOH., 3 118 District Surveyors. SASraS^OLIDATS; mHE OFFICES and STORES of the J_ Undersigned, will be CLOSED FROM THURSDAY EVENING, March 26, UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING, March 31. GEO. JAMESON FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS JOHN G. RESTELL 8§144 ROLLITT & Co.



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