penditure for improvements and jrepairs. It is unnecessary for the Churchwardens to refer to the general work of the Church, which the Incumbent will deal with m hit report. They wish, however, k> recoro their appreciation of the faithful service.^ of the Sunday School Teachers, the Choir, and the many other Church workers." The report and balance sheet were adopted. THANKS. Mr Bullock moved tliu iecnrding of tin thanks of the parish to the retiring Church Wardfrs and Vestry, paying a compli ment to those gentlemen on the work they had done during the year. Thanks were also given to the Hampstead School Committee for the use of the Hampstead School; to the lay readers ;to the Ladies' Working Party and the ladies of the con gregation generally, whose efforts had enabled the Vestry to make many im provements on the church and its sur roundings ; to theSunday School teachers ; and to the choir. CHURCHWARDENS. Mr John Curtis was appointed clergy mar's churchwarden, and Mr Charles Littlecott was unanimously elected people's churchwarden, both Dr Trevor and Mr Paul speaking m high terms of Mr Littlecot's usefulness m that office. VESTRYMEN. On the motion of Mr George Jameson, seconded by Mr John Curtis, the number of Vestrymen was fixed at seven, and the following gentlemen were elected: — Messrs George Jameson, J. H. Twenty man, W. G. Rees, Edward Stephens,! E. J. Paul, B. Kempthorne, and W. Potter. HAMPSTEAD SUNDAY SCHOOL, Some discussion took place on the ad vieableness of erecting a Sunday school m the Hampsteai district, and a motion was passed recommending the Vestry to pro cure a suitable site m Hampstead for a school building. THE HILLS DISTRICT. Dr. Trevor moved that the question of establishing a cause m the upper district of the cOunty be left to the favorable con sideration of the Vestry. Mr Bullock seconded, and the motion was carried. The business concluded with a vote f thanks to the Chairman, and the Bene diction.

THE MARKETS.

(per press association.)

9=£^i» London, April 9. New Zealand long-berried wheat, 42s 9d. The market is firmer. New Zealand wheat on passage is quoted at 41s. A cargo has been sold at 40s. South Australian wheat 43s 6d, firm; Victorian ditto, 42s 6d, market weaker. New Zealand lamb, sd. Quotations for meat are otherwise unchanged. Wool is unchanged. Sydney, April 10. The wheat market is very unsettled, and ! buyers are awaiting further developments. New South Wales has been relying to a great extent on the anticipated surplus from the Victorian field, and South Australia has shipped away great quantities, so that there is very little prospect of relief from that quarter. Adelaide, April 11. The wheat shortage m South Australia and Victoria is 200,000 tons more than was at at first estimated. Sellers quotations are nominally 4s 9d; buyers offer 4s 4d.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BEOS. Messrs Friedlander Bros, beg to report upon the live stock 1 market for the week ending 10th April :—Another heavy entry of all classes of sheep was yarded at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday last, at which the attendance of farmers and others was very large, and biddings for good sound sheep were on a par with the previous week's sale, but for old and inferior sheep a sale was difficult to effect, and a fall on previous week's prices had to be accepted. There is no doubt with continued dry weather a fall m all classes of store sheep will take place. Our entries were on account of Messrs Hill, Knox, Brick, Johnston, Doak, and others, and the prices we obtained were m keeping with those ruling during the sale. Cull merino ewes sold at from Is (id to Is 9d and up to 3s 9d ; sound mouth ditto from 4s to 6s, according to quality ; crossbred ewes at from 5s 6d to 7s 6d for old, and up to 12s 6d for young and sound ; merino wethers, fit for turniping, ftorn 5s to 6s; crossbred lambs sold at prices ranging from 6s to 8s 6d, and up to 10s 4d and 10s 8d for some superior sorts, at which price we placed a nice line on account of Mr Knox. In rams we placed on account of the Longbeach Estate some full mouth Border Leicebters at 12 guineas. We have placed privately during the week several small lines of lambs at ruling prices, and to-day -we sold a line of 400 prime freezing sheep at 15s 6d on trucks here, a very satisfactory figure. We are holding a clearing sale at Spriugburn of horaes, cattle, pigs, implements, etc., on Thursday next, 16th instant, to which we beg to call special attention of farmers and others interested.

Property Sale.

Mr A. Harrison reports having sold by auction yesterday the following properties on account of Mr T. G. Jenkins:—T.S. 761, Peter street, \ acre with two cottages thereon, £147 10s; T.S. 788 and 789, Peter street, £ acre with three cottages thereon, £285} T.S. 777 and 778, Cox street, each | acre unimproved, £38 10s; & acre with cottage, near South East Belt, £50; total of eale £521—a very satisfactory result con sidering the times.

The Corn Exchange.

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending Friday, April iOth. Consequent on the news cabled from the United Kingdom and Australian Colonies, the wheat market has been m a somewhat disturbed state. Prices at the jaoment rule m favor of sellers with buoyant tendency, and farmers will do well to consider the advisability of selling Jocally, Oats remain m the listless con dition, and have been for some weeks past sales have been most difficult to effect, and prices disheartening to growers. Barley, nothing doing, as the few samples offering do not come up to maltsters standard. Beans have seen business at quotation, whilst Peas, except Blue Prussians for export purposes, are most difficult to quit. Grass Seed—This being the offseason transactions are restricted. Potatoes —Kidney sorts are entirely neg le»£ed. We would warn our farmer friend? tnafc they may do serious damage to the good name of Canterbury potatoes by shipping their Derwents before ripe. Butter—No material change can be noted. Cheese is taken m #mall lots for local use, the export trade at fchis season being limited. The following aro oar quota tions:— . . Wheat.—Tuscan, prime milling, is <M to 3s lOd; Pearl, ~3s ?d to 3s 8d ; Hunters', 3s 6d. # , . Oats.—Milling, Is 8d ; short; feed, Is 6d ; inferior and" discolor, Is 3d to Is 4d. Bakuby.—Malting, 3s 3d ; feed, Is 8d to Is lOd. Beans. — 2a 4d. Peas. —Blue Prussians, 3s ; feed, 2s 3d to 2s 6d. Grass Seed, — Ryegrass, machine dressed, 5s 3d to 5s 6d ; farmers, 4s to 4s 6d ; Cocksfoot, 4d to 4|d ; second quality, 3d to 3f d. Potatoes—Kidneys, nominally, 20s to 25s ; derwents, 25s to 27s 6d at country stations within a radius of 12 miles. Dairy Produce.—Butter, fresh and factory made, 8d to lid ; farmers' keg, 6&d to 7d. Cheese, small loaf, 4id ; larger, 3Jdto4d. •:; The above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery, f.0.b., Lyttelton ; sacks extra. (Potatoes excepted.)

Tlie Hon Mr Seddou has iustructed the police officers to strictly carry out the by laws under the Borough and Counties Acts, so far as they deal with the collection of industrial school fees, dog tax, &c.

TfISJ ASttBtTBTON GUARDIAK, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1891.



Family Pairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Bulter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. ■ PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Conoid, N.H., U.SA Established 1818 ■U. 8,8 CO JjlPVf*) U.&B m CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND* Limited Steamers sail as under :— From LYTTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m.; other days, 5 p.m.) Dunediu... Tues., Thura., ar.d Friday. Nelson ... Tues., Thuvs,., and Sat. Onehunga... Every Thursday. Auckland viaEaft Coast... Thursday. Melbourne... Tuesday. Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday. Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly. Passengers may be booked to Hobart-> Melbourne, Syduey, and all New Zealand ports at the office of GEO. JAMESON, Agent, A&hburtoa,



MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES rfbBBS, HART, AND CO, XI Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 OHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street 1 London NJ



i | AS I! BURTON "MAIL," DbNKIdK A.GKNCY. MX X T WIIEELKB Stafford Street Dukudix •tiAS been appointed Our Agent, mi wi be able to Arrange Terms with Ad; sera for Contract dvert jseir enta THE ASHBURTQN MAIL From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od „ Half-year... 12s Od, by post 15s Od „ Year 20s Od, by post 26a Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od „ Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s Od  Year 26s Od, by post 32s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment.



I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats. & Barley. CORNSAOKS BTJi'J Ji,iJuD AT CURRENT RATESJ GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA-



Seeds for Autumn WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIES, RAPE, DUJST OATS CAPE BARLEY^ RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. (iEORGE JAMESON ASHBUKTON AND KAKAIA. 2 3



T AM A CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, 0 AT S, B A R L E V, AND RYEGRASS. D. THOMAS.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. mflE demand for good Land m Large and Small 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 be effected. A proper registry of all Lands for Sale is rigidly kept. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



,D. THOMAS (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B V It T 0 N. T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock* Thnrald and Ash burton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement.



UNNMJBNim COAL. COAL. COAL. 500 TONS COAL 500 OF PRIME QUALITY, will be «old at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room for further shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Collins and Go., TIMBEB & COAL MEECHAKTS. "AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. miihii iiiifr^s^ SIZES FOR SALK-55, 6, arid jf-ft Cuts. fimillll HYHTnil'll The 7ft Cut is lighter m Draught than Vl'liJi'l 111 lllllljl any other make of machine cutting a foot |\ I |ji|ji|l Til lllli X DaroWer (jlJjlJjiJi illil JlJjll D. THOMAS, Agent.



1 PUBLIC TRUST ' j&& OFFICE If 1,1. T^HE Public Trust O;lk<? of Njw ZnaUnd offers great ad vantages fo ifcsdieir 1 including State guarantee aguiwt the frau.l or dw!aou3-iLy of thy Pu'ub 'LVmtJ The following comparison ot business between the years 1&79 and X 839 will tfhmyfc'.J progress made :— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts ... .... £41,813  £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Securitik**—■• ' General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Inveetment Account ... ... ... £2,655 . £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts  ... £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... ... ... 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts ... 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 .. 42 Letters received ... ... 2,122 ... ' 10.328. Letters despatched ... 1,432 ... 13,003 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christcimrch, Local Agents



LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, 6th April, the Longbeach Coach will leave the Ashburton Post Office ab 4 p.m. ; instead of at 5 p.m. as formerly. R. R. BROWNE 4 28 Coachman. JH9 REASONS EUmEmH l.^-The Avhole of the Mj]!jl|Kl|jlJjj^ MATERIALS are most carefully selected HBUhhIihJHI by Experts, and xo |l|^miljj^^£n| THING BUT THE BEST IS Ra9|^m]S«9lß| used. ■■MMMIviIJI 2.— Great attention is P&id to tn© Cub and ■BbIIIhHI 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. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the world. 9.—Thousands of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fib of these boots. 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 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 & CO., Zealandia Boot Factory, 4 70 Christchurch. JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO.S PURE CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS. i Copies op Testimonial. I 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 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 their 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 m their travels —W. F. Warner. To be Procured From G E 0. JAMESON, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. MONSTER UNITED TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION. ON MONDAY, 13th inst., a Proces sion headed by the Sydenham Banner, and accompanied by a Brass Band, will leave the Bridge at 2 p.m. for the Domain. 800 children are expected to take part m the march. Short speeches will be given m the Domain by ministers and others, and Tea will be served at 4.30, for which adults will be charged 6d, and children 3d. GREAT MEETING IN THE ODD FELLOWS' HALL, at 7.30. MR KNOTT will Lecture, and the chil dren will sing on the stage some Temper ance Melodies. Admission to the Hall, adults6d, childrenfree. Donations m provi sions or cash thankfully received by Mrs Pearson, Triangle. All communications to be addressed to A. CARSON, 443 Sec. Demonstration Committee. FOE SALE, DYE CORN, CAPE BARLEY, TARES, RAPE. This is the time for sowing. WANTED TO PURCHASE— Last Season's Heavy Canadian OATS. JOHN G. RESTELL.



the stock: In the Assigned Estate of E. W. PAGE AND CO., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN, IS NOW ON SALE AT MITCHELL 11 TIM'S," KAIAPOI HOUSE. Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. /-"A WING to the demand being greatly \) m excess of our supply last Season, for the PATENT DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, we have made special wrangements this year with the Ship pers for regular consignments during the Winter Months, the FIRST we have JUST LANDED AND I- xSOW IN STOCK. It has many advantages over the ordinary Kercsene and has no rival for Household urposes, being perfectly pure, gives a mellow brilliant light, will not dazzle or affect the eye, is almost odourlesss, much more economical, absolutely safe, there fore dispenses with all risk m Handling and Danger m using where there is Children. WE have also all kinds of ENGLISH CANDLES m Stock including - | STEARINE, SPERM, PARAFFINS, WAX, etc. Special quotations for Boxes Cases, and Lakge Parcels. N.B. All goods purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory, Satisfac tion being our motto. STEPHENS ~Q BO S, TEPH EN S JJROS MARKET HOUSE. ANDREW ORR 18 NOW SHOWING THE T APGEST OF NEW DEAFERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINERY EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTONj A ORR.



Notice to "Farmers- and Others. JOHN gTrESTELL, POl k GHAiI BROKER, TAIVATO.R k EXPERT ;Hi!Ii?IIT. STORES and OFFICES: Corner of West and Uavelock 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 ard other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now accuDied 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 m Store or entrusted to him for shipment fkee of commission, and at a Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction or private treaty of CATTL e, REAL EST ATE, 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 iv all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these dhections, which are manifestly unsurpassed m th Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites alway on hand NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restkm is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED &c. , , ,



MR D THOMAS TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, 14th APRIL. IR, A. __M S TN Addition to the usual complement of JL Mature Rams, English and Border Leicester and Lincolns from Longbeacli, I shall have the pleasure of offering 50 BAM LAMBS of the Leicester Breeds which for Size and Qualitj ate the best lot which have ever been sent from that far-famed Estate. 4*63 D. THOMAS. SHEEP SKIN~SALE. I purpose holding my next SKIN SALE on FKLDAY, APRIL 17, at Tattersall's, West Street. ~dT THOMAS, 4 87 Auctioneer. CHERISEY SALE. MONDAY, APRIL 13th, 1891. MR. D. THOMAS will Sell by Auction OAA Good Merino EWES. Crossbred LAMBS and Fat SHEEP and CATTLE. D. THOMAS, 4t91 Auctioneer.



Public Notices. ~~~~ NOTICE. 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 Friedlander. 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 Aahbur ton and its vicinity, that I have taken over the old established business formerly m the occupation of Mr Wilhblm 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 predecessor. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, 4 74 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL." ~\ fOTICE is hereby given that the fol- J_N| lowing resolution repealing By- Law No. 8 of the existing By-Laws under the provisions of " the Ashburtojn County Council Empowering Act, 1882," and making a new By-Law m lieu thereof, was adopted at a special meetino of the above Council held on the 6th day of March ultimo, and that the said resolu tion will be submitted for confirmation to a meeting of the said Council to be held on FRIDAY, the Ist day of May, 1891. RESOLUTION. Resolved, that m pursuance of the powers vested m it; by "the / shburton County Council Empowering Act,"1882," the County Council of the County o" Ash burton, doth hereby repeal By-Law No. 9 of the By-Laws already made by it under the provisions of the said Act, and doth hereby make the following new By-Law m place of and m substitution for said By Law No. 8, which said new By-Law shall be applicable to the whole of the system of waterworks under the control of the Council. Ba.—lt shall be lawful for the Council from time to time by resolution m that behalf to fix an annual charge to be paid by every occupier or (as hereinafter pro vided) owner of land through along abutting upon or adjacent to which any aqueduct r?.ce or water channel shall pass, *nd the water of which he shall be at liberty to use for the supply of such water. Such charge shall be fixed on the basis (1) of a sum to be paid m respect of the first 20 chains ar.d (2) of a further sum to be paid m respect of every succeeding chain or portion of a chain m length of the aqueduct race or water channel where the same passes through along or adjacent to or abuts upon the land of each such occupier or owner, and it shall be made payable either m one amonnt or by half-yearly instalments on such day or days m each and every year, and at such place as shall be appointed by such resolution, Provided always that if the length of the aqueduct tace or water channel where the same shall pass through along or adjacent to or shall abut upon the land of any such occupier i or owner shall be less than 20 chains, the same charge shall nevertheless lie imposed m respect thereof as if j it were of the full length |of 20 chains, Provided, further, that if the Council shall be of opinion that it would be unjust to enforce t ve Annual Charge against any particular occupier or owner of land, or if^ for any other |reason the Council shall think it expedient so to do it shall be law ful for the Council from time to time to remit the Annual Charge either wholly or m part so far as such occupier or owner is concerned. The occupier of any such land as afore said shall be primarily liable for the pay ment of such Annual Charge, but if there be no occupier then the owner of the land shall be liable. If the occupier of any land shall fail to pay any such Charge or any instalment thereof within one calendar month after the day when the same shall become due and payable, the Council may, if it thinks fit, recover the same from the owner of such land; but its right to recover from such owner shall not release the occupier from his liability to pay such outstand ing Charge or instalment thereof, but the occupier and owner of tho land shall be severally liable for the same. Seven days at the least before legal proceedings are taken against tho owner of any land to recover any such outstanding charge or instalment—notice ! m writing or m print signed by the Clerk or some other officer of the Council that such charge or instalment remains unpaid shall be served upon such owner by either being delivered to him personally or left or sent by post m a prepaid letter addressed to him or his agent at his usual I or last known place of abode. ! All monies received by the Council; hereunder shall be expended upon the maintenance repair and enlargement of dams weirs, headworks, main and branch races, and the inspection and general supervision of waterworks or otherwise m connection therewith as the Council may think fit. Provided always that nothing herein contained shall prejudice or affeofc any covenant or agreement which may alraady subsist or may here after be made between the Council and the owner or occupier of any hind relating to the maintenance and repairs |of water works. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Council. Asbburtoty 3rd April, 1691. i 38



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT ANT* SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension of fire. ess Color cauls and test shingles with instru.; fcions and proofs of on matsrials well furnished



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are called for shingling one 1_ mile (more or les.s) of the Lyndiiurst Road, twelve ynrdn shingle to the chain. Particulars of the work on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be m tho Ash burton Post Office by 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, APRIL 14, addressed Io the Chairman, and marked "Tender." The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By order, J. DAVISON. 4 75 Clerk. * SHBURTON /CRICKET /^LUB ENTERTAINMENT. /CONSISTING of TABLEAUX, U SONGS, &c, In aid of the FUNDS of the CLUB. ODDFFLLOWS 3 HALL. TUESDAY, 21st APEIL. Doors open at 7.30 p. m. Commence at 8 p.m. TABLEAUX. 1 Gipsy Scene. 2. Dirty Boy. 3. Three Little Maids. 4. Sleeping Beauty. 5. Pygmalion and Galatea. 6. Execution of Lady Jane Grey. 7. Britannia. 8. Tableaux m future advertisement. Songs, Recitations, &c. 4 61 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMARU RACES, APRIL 16 & 17. EARLIER TRAIN TO TIMARU, APRIL 16. ON the 16th April the train usually leaving Ashburton for Timaru at 10.55 a.m. will start at 10.17 a.m., and be due from Tinwald at 10.24, Winslow 10.34, Hinds 10.48, Ransitata 11.16, Orari 11.32, Winchester 11.42, Temuka 11.52, Washdyke 12.15 (passengers can join a train for the racecourse at Wash dyke), arriving at Timaru at 12.25 p.m. It will stop at flag stations if required, but will not work goods traffic to or from intermediate stations. The express train for Christchui'ch on the 16th and 17th will stop at Wsshdyke to take up passengers for stations north I of Orari where it stops. ! Return tickets issued any day. 4J94 BY ORDER



ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. mHE Hounds will NOT MEET until J_ after rain has fallen. E. J. FOOKS; 4§BB Hon. Secretary. LONGBEACH ROAD ImSTRICT i BRIDGE CLOSED. "VTuriCE is hereby given that the I JJN Bridge on Grove Farm Road ia closed for repairs. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3117 District. Surveyors. IN Compliance with a Petition signed by all the principal Tradesmen and Merchants, and presented by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, I hereby proclaim MONDAY NEXT, 13th inst., a HOLIDAY, from 1 p.m. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 42 Mayor.



ALL Outstanding Accounts due to me must be paid at once or before April 20th, otherwise they will be re covered by legal process, WILHELM ZANDER. Ashburton, April Bth, 189]. 4 79 ! TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN I CHURCH. ANNUAL TEA MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd, IN THE TBMPLAR HALL. Ministers and others to address the Public Meeting. Musio by a Choir. Tickets, Is 6d ; Children halfprice. 4 95 ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. TJEV. J. N. BUTTLE will Preach his FAREWELL SERMON at the Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, TO-MORROW EVENING. 4 96



IOG.T. IT is requested that all members of Ter n* Splar Orders will attend at Templars' Hall, at 130 sharp, MOISDAY, 13inst Juvenile Templars will meet m the back room at the same time. .G. ANDREWS, C.T., Dawn of Peace. J. C. DUNCAN, C.T., Ashburtop, T. KINGSTON, C.T., Star of East. S. V. EDWARDS, 4 97 Superintendent. MR . BULLOCK mo MECHANICS AND THOSE DE X SIROUS OF PURCHASING CHEAP PROPERTIES. £100.—4-roomed Cottage and Section. East Belt. £105.—Cottage and Section fronting Gra ham's road, Tinwald. €110.—Cottage with verandah, Grey street, together with J-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, dh miles rom town. FOR SALE, cheap, tor removal.— Building, 30 x 12. FOR SALE.—An improved Farm of about 943 ACRES 943 close to the Methven Township. Apply to T. BULLOCK.