Proposed Liberal Federation.

The "Wellington Post" of the 17th inst. says that a movement is afo ,>t and will very shortly be brought to fruition for the formation of an Association to gather within its range the consensus of Liberal opinion in the whole colony. Tie proposed body will be called the New Zealand Liberal Federation, and will con sist, of a central institution, with all the leading members of the party as its officers, and with Trades Unions, Knigkts of Labor, and branch Liberal Associations affiliated to it. The main object is to enable an expression of opinion from the United Liberal party of the colony to be given upon all important questions com ing before the Legislature. The plan is now pretty well matured, and more will be heard on the subject in the course of a few days.

The army of the Pope for 1891 is made up as follows : Two generals, two colonels, two lieutenant-colonels, a major, two captains, and four lieutenants and sixty men. ihis number includes the famous Swiss Legion. An amusing scene (says the Auckland "Star") took place at the Bowling Green. The photographer had just concluded taking a seriesof views of the Fire Brigade dele eates, when Superintendent Jull called the representatives together, and on their behalf presented a medal to a jovial lieutenant who bad bjen enjoying his visit to Auckland. Superintendent Jull said it was a slight memento of the kindly feeling existing be tween the recipient and the ladies of Auck land, who had each subscribed the smallest possible amount towards the purchase of the medal. The blushing lieutenant then stepped forward and had a cardboard medal affixed to his uniform amidst great applause. The Oamaru branch of the N. Z. Alliance ha\« decided not to put forward prohibition candidates for the Oamaru Licensing Bench, and in explaining this say : "So hampered is the Committee system, and such are the encumbrances of the existing law, tnat rate payers cannot exercise their legal right without difficulty, involving a sacrifice of interests, time, and energy, which only excep tional prospects of success can encourage them to make. The Committee, therefore, regretfully decide not to irritate the people or cause needless expense by contesting this election; believing, however, that during the next three years there will be such a marked advance of public sentiment as shall enable a large majority of the people under the existing law, or a better one, to rid this town of ours from one of the great hindrances to its commercial and social well-being. | _____

THE ASHBURTON CftTABPIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1891.



Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. OWING to the demand being greatly in excess of our supply iast season for the Patent Double Refined KERO SENE, we have made special "arrange ments this year with the shippers for regular consignments during the winter mouths. The first we have just landed, AND IS NOW IN STOCK. It has many advantages over, the ordinary Kerosene, and has no rival for Household Purposes, being perfectly pure, gives a mellow brilliant light, will not dazzle or affect the eye,- is almost odourless, much more economical, absolutely safe, therefore dispenses with all risk in handling and danger in using where there are Children. We have also all kinds of ENGLISH CANDLES in stock including— STEARINE, SPERM, PARRAFIN, WAX, etc. Special quotations for Boxes, Cases, and Labgb Parcels. N.B.—All goods purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. Satisfac tion being our mot fco. . STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE, ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers pt ' VULCAN PAINT ANI> SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains exteLa.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished ASIf BURTON "MAIL," DUNE DIN AGENCY, MR R] T" WHEELERP Stafford Street* Dttnediit ■ti-AS been appointed Our Agent, an wi be able to Arrange Terms with Ad; sera for Contract dvert.seir enta ~A~uiSTRAIiIAN MUTUAITPROVt. £L DENT SOCIETY ; EsTABIJ.SHED 1849. . FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE M UTUAL PRINCIPLE NSW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON." LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Morjjan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Hon. C. J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Eathe Brandon, Esq.* The Hon. Eiward Richardwn, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING,, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS 3URE WITH THIS SOCIETY : IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Borinscs, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office in the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age in ai»y other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 in Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided in one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assurin £3,679,459, with new Premims amoun lig to £133, 000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY^ : £ LIBERALITY, -5 PROFITS. ITS investments in New Zealand se^cur ties are £1,273,514, and all the surpl Branch accumulations are invested in th Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES EDWARD W LOWE- Resident Secretary Christctmrch District Office, W. H. JUERRT, Local Broker, District Secretary H ZANDER. HERCULES iJAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who have not li eel it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, &3, - Family Dairy Churns. Factory Chums Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car- , riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCJIARD'S SONS, Con>rd, M, U.SA Established \m



Seeds for Autumn WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLEYIj RYE MUSTARD SEED &c. (iEORGE JAMESOS ASHIiURTON AND RAKAIA.



X AM A CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRA S S. D. THOMAS.



I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats. & Barley. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIJiiD AT CURRENT RATESJ •jr T fiEOMK JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA PUBLIC TRUSf j||g. OFFICE OF N.Z. rHE Public Trust Officj of New Zealand offers great advantages to its clien' including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of tlv? Public Tru* te The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1839 will slv> wth progress made :— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts ... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities— General Investment Account ... £?°'B64 ... £216,943 1 Special Investment 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 I Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched 1,432 ... 13,003 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents COAL. COAL. COAL. 500 TOSS COAL 500 OF. PRIME'QUALITY, will be « o ld at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room tforlfqrther shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Coilins and Co., TIMBEE & COAL MEECHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company. t, . Grey Valley Coal Company.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. §§ TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. riIHE demand for good Land in 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.



•Inn i "lTfUTnjoty4^ fisa-ttitwess- strength II II fi llfl P!'-i^ ■■. • § Bl! IN Durability L:*lit«esa of Draught, '■■ II El /I It Ili H iMrf B<lll rl Simplicity ot (>Mi,t:-!Lction, and lilliliS 11 if Jill lilllll I Reliability of Kootw- SIZES FOR SAL!?—£5, «, and T-ft- Outs. f| (Tgi pWH E g| JSf llllfl The 7fb Out", is .lighter iv Draught than kl'ilfj'U'l lilll ISlill' any other make cf machine, cutting a' foot pa I |1 1 11 1 B I 111 1 1 lII ll narrower. Ij I lilili lIIJI llHill D.THOMAS, Agent. D. THOMAS y (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTiTE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ash burton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Pat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing saleaas per arrangement.



W. MT. Spencer & Co EXTENSION OF Great Clearing Sale. l.yng 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 4|d j Washing Prints, 2W, 3|d, and 4|d ; Washing Muslin __ 2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3£d •% [i] each ; a very large Towel 9^d, 4 Bnow 6|d ; very good Ticking, hn 6d : double width Sheeting, [j <J 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill £y 1 0 Sheeting, Hid j heavy cotton Shirting, s^d] Cretonnes, 4£d ; l Hj Men's woollen Sox, ll|d; Boys' p H Braces, 4d ; Men's Braces, 8d; M <| Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; ri Men's good Tweed Suits. 22a Q 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from l y\ 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles p \A 7s 6d, now 5s lid 5 Boys' do. j— H gs lid. BOOTS, BOOTS. \\ t^ Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's Qj colonial made 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. W. BPEUTCEH * C«'a THE ARCADE N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of S«imples at a discount of 50 per cent, If you want a peal bargain now is your chance,



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 PURE CEYLON k INDIAN TEAS. Copies oj? Testimonial. From Mr W. F. Warner, Commercial Hotel, Christchurch. YOUR celebrated Ceylon and Indian Teas are increasing in favor so much that no other teas are now used in 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 tho 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 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, SHBURTON & RAKAIA. ■EHr REASONS BmuMmG9H I.— The whole of the IJjjagjJIIJIJMJ MATERIALS are HRRRffiRHj most carefully selected HH|J||jPp|jJH| by Experts, and no |||H£HliMjM|M THING BUT THE BEST is R99ffffl|Sn9nß| used. |I|mlm9milJ§ 2.—Great attention is Paid to the Cut and IHbbhUU^B Fitting. 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4. —The largest variety in 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 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*:8. , 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. fSolcl 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 0 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 i than ever. Every pair branded Manufactured by SKELTON, FROSTICK & CO., Zealand ia Boot Factory, 4 70 Christchurch.



THE STOOKZ In the Assigned Estate of E. W. PAGE AND CO., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN, IS NOW ON SALE AT MITCHELL il lllt'S, KAIAPOI HOUSE. OJN SALE ~" BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS I OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, Long and Cut, fOSTS, RAILS, STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain, STAPLES, WIRE NAILS, all sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &a. JOSHUA TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WESTSTREET OFFICE : Corner of Tancred and West streats, nextMrGeo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING THE T APGEST <^TOCK 01" NEW DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINEEY EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON A. ORE.



Notice to Farmers and Others. JOHIS uTItESTKLL poI k eiui Bin, Tinra k mm mmm, STORES and OFFICES: .Comer of West and Havelock Streets, Ash burton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. agbnt"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 accuDied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT.] JL.XBESR-AX. 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 directions, which are manifestly unsurpassed in th Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSA.CKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites alway> on hand NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie SPECIAL NOTICE, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Resteii is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, UATS, GRAS SEED &c



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "TV TOTICE is hereby given that the fol _lN lowing resolution repealing By- Law No. 8 of the existing By-Laws under the provisions of " the Ashburton County Council Empowering Act, 1882," and making a new By-Law in lieu thereof, was adopted at a special meeting 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 in pursuance of the powers vested in ib by "the /shburton County Council Empower^ Act:,''lßß2," the County Council t'.;<j C v.v.'.y of Ash burton, doth hereby repeal By-Law No. D of the "By-Laws already made by it under the provisions of the said Act, and doth hereby make the following new By-Law in place of and in substitution for said By Law No. 8, which said new l'.y-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 in 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 rf.ee or water channel shall pass, and 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 in respect of the first 20 chains ar.d (2) of a further sum to be paid in respect of every succeeding chain or portion of a chain in 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 in one amonnt or by half-yearly instalments on such day or days in each and every year, and at such place ts shall be appointed by such resolution, Provided always that if the length of the aqueduct race or water channel where the same shall pass through along or adjacent to or shall abut upon the land of any such occupier or owner shall be less than 20 chains, the same charge shall nevertheless be imposed in respect thereof as if 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^e 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 ib shall be law ful for the Council from time to time to remit the Annual Charge either wholly or in 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 tnen the owner of the land shall be liable. „,.,,. If the occupier of any laud 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 the ! land shall be severally liable for the same, Seven days at the least before legal proceedings are tftken against the owner of any land to recover any such outstanding charge or instalment—notice in writing or in 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 in a prepaid letter addressed to him or his agent at his usual or last known place of abode. All monies received by the Council hercunder 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 in connection therewith as the Council may think fit. Provided always that nothing herein contained shall prejudice or affect any covenant or agreement which way already subsist or may here after be made between the Council and the owner or .occupier of any land routing to the maintenance and repairs of wateiv By Order t * f. MAINWARJNG, Clerk of the Council. Ashburton, 3r4 April, 1891. i 38



"\T7 ANTED tn P:«r.:lirtso ov Hive, a VV Six Horse Wajcs*. o, i.t once. H. GIFFORI) MOORE, 4 133 Flasmill, Tinwald. S^TTE Ashburton Woman's Christian Temperance Union begs to tensor its sincere tbiiiiks ta every one vho assisted to render the recent Demonstra tion such a remarkable success, 4 140 ORANGE HALL. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS, April 22nd and 23rd. F)EV 0. C. BROWN, Baptist Minister j X\) of Timaru, will Lecture on each of ( the above Evenings at 8 p.m. SUBJECTS: Wednesday.—" What am I? Why am I here? Whither am I presently going ? What will become ot me after Resurrection ?" Thursday.—"The Bible. Is it a Book from God, or simply clever writ ings of men 1 Is the Bible inspired and worth fighting for 1 We say, emphatically, Yes," Questions invited and answered. Collection to defray expenses. 4t136 __ MR D THOMAS . FOR SALK IOP ACRES of Really Good Land, ZJ O close to Mayfield School, front ing the River, all in English grass, 35 Acres ready for cropping. Sub-divided into 7 paddocks. Three-Roomed House and other Improvements. Immediate possession. Apply, F D. THOMAS, 4*142 Ash burton. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements i:or Asliburton Races, April 22 and 23. THE 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. trains from Christchurch, and 3.40 and 6.55 p.m. trains from Asliburton, will stop at the Ashburton saleyards siding. The train from Ashburton to Mount Somers will start at 6 p.m., and run 1 hour 35 minutes later than timetable times. The train due to leave Ashburton for Timaru at 3.45 on the 23rd will not start until 6.10 p.m. It will run 2 hours 25 minutes later than timetable times up to Orari, then 2 hours 20 minutes late. Tlie 11 a.m. train from Ashburton on the 22nd will stop at the saleyards siding. Fares 6d, first-class ; 4d second. Return tickets obtainable any day. 4+125 BY ORDER



NOTICE. I HAVE much pleasure in 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. SPECIA.L 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 in 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 predecessor. HARRY FRIEDLANDER. 4 74 CLEABINU SaLE.' ALTERATION OF DATE. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises of Mk W. H. Rundle, OFF RACECOURSE ROAD (in consequence of the expiration of his lease), on FPJDAY, 24th 4PKIL, ALL HIS LIVE STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS,- Conaisting of 3 Draaght Horses, 1 Buggy Horse, 1 Yearling Filly b,y Maccilleathean, 3 Cows, 1 Calf, 1 Bull, a quantity of Pigs, Furrow j Plough, Cambridge Roller, 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder, nearly new, Three leaf Har rows, Harness and Sundries, also 38 Bushels Tuscan Wheat, 320 Bushels Oats, 232 Bushels Barley, 2 Stacks Oaten Sheaves, 1 Stack Oat Straw, 100 Bags Oaten Sheaf Chaff. Also 155 2 tooth Crossbreds in forward condi tion ; 105 good Crossbred Lambs. SPECIAL ENTRY. 4 Gcod DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS 1 3-HORSE DRAY HARNESS Sale at Noon. Luncheon Provided' J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. 101 GEO JAMESON, Ashburton. GRAND NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE ASHBUIfII CRICKET HUB, Consisting of TABLEAUX, SONGS, &c, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 21. TD R O G R A M" M E : PART I. 1. Overture, (Queen Polka de La Reine) by Rallf Mrs Mayne 2. Tableau, " Gipsy Scsne," Mesdames Trevor and Rees, Misses Ferguson, Beswick, and Pilbrow, Messrs Denshire, Merewether, Dixon, H. Curtis, and Master F. Williams. 3. Bong, tl Awful Little Scrub, "by Grossmith Mr H. Gates 4. Tableau, "Dirty Boy," Mrs Rees and Master F. Williams t 5. Song, " The Three Old Maidg j of Lee," by Joseph Rock el j Mrs Denshire 6. Tableau, "The Three Old Maids," Misses Beswick, F. and L. Pilbrow 7. Bong, ''Good-bye Sweet Heart Good-bye," ... ... Mr Flower 8. Tableau, "Pygmalion and Galatea," Miss Rees and Mr R. Curtis Interval of ten minutes, PART 11. 1. Song, '-Kissing Time," by Pinsuti Mr J. Stevenson 2. Tableau, "Sleeping Beauty," Mrs Bell, Misses Roes, Beswick, Ferguson, Boucher, ¥'. #nd L. Pil brow, Messrs Pilbrow, R, and H. Curtis, Masters W. and V. Steward 3. Recitation, " Frcm Shakespete," Messrs Archibald and Potter 4. Son**, " Three Men in a Boab," Mr Milsom 5. Tableau, " Catching and Caught," Misses B. esiyipk and L. Pilbrow, and Mr P. Williams 6. Duet, "Very Improper Indeed." Mr and Mrs Flower 7. Sobs, »' At My Window " . -* Mrs Denshire 8. Tableau, " Lady Jane faey" . _ Mrs Bell, Misses Boucher and t. Bell, Messrs Merewether and Rees 9. Song, "John Peel," ... Mr T. Upton 10. Tableau, " Britannia,' Mrs P. Williams, Messrs Rees, Denshire, R, Curtis, Dixon and P. Williams Goo Save the Queen. Accompanist ,„ , Mrs Mayne Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8 p.m-



Public Kotices mENDERS wanted AT ONO.K for JL Ploughing in about one hundred and forty chains of natural creek near Hinds railway station. Specifications can be .setn at Coklstream Road Board Office. JOHJN STUBHOLME, -fun., 4 132 Coldstream. F I S H. i~I^S H. TIpDWIN SENIOR, begs to inform the Gj inhabitants of Ashburton and Dis trict, that he purposes opening in the above line in the premises lately occupied by the Ashburton Club, Tancred Street. Fresh fish and oysters daily. 4 127 EDWIN SENIOR. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1891. liOngbcacli Rams. £ SHALL OFFER FOR SALE as above, 4O BORDER LEICESTER RAM LAMBS —ALSO — 2O 2-TOOTH ENGLISH LEICESTER BAMS. D. THOMAS, 4...145 Ashburton. FOE riALK OYE CORN. CAPE BARLEY, TARES, RAPE. This is the time for sowing. ; WANTED TO PURCHASE— Last Season's Heavy Canadian OATS, JOHN G. RESTELL. I



Public Notices. /"**tOOLLN(Sr and invigorating Ice Cream V^/ a«»aie by H. G. Flowe*, Con feetiwwr, East Street. ' _ WANTED Known—Splendid young Roosters at Mrs Whittington's, next to Hampton's furniture shop, Tancred street, Ashburton. 4 152 PUBLIC NOTICE. I REQUEST that all Accounts due to me be Paid on or before the First of May to Myself or my Brother, Q, H. Bryant. After that date all ac counts not paid will be sued for. 4 149 Wm. BRYANT. . -gjjj - "THE MIBBOB," A 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 Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. PUBLIC HALF HOLIDAY. I HEREBY proclaim next WEDNES DAY. April 22, from noon, a PUBLIC HALF HOLIDAY, being the occasion of the Ashburton Racing Club'b Autumn Races. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Ashburton, April 17, 1.891. 4^147 ThEThARNIVAL OF FUN~. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PROF. CARL & MaDAME HARTZ BKG to announce their appearance on the above date in their New, Grand, aud Sparkling Entertainment, comprising NOVEL ILLUSIONS, VENTRILOQUIAL Effects and Mesmeric Wonders, Produced on a scale of splendour never bsfore witnessed, and far eclipsing in ori ginality and merit anything that has pre ceded, entitled " WONDERLAND." Mimicry ! Mystbry ! Music ! Mirth ! Pronounced by Press and Public to be the most refined and pleasing entertain ment extant. FREE DISTRIBUTION of PRESENTS. Useful, Valuable, Artistic, Ornamental, given away in a free and impartial manner by a committee of local gentlemen at the .conclusion of the entertainment. 4 151 THE" HORSE'S" FRIEND."" PVGE'S NO. 1 HORSE OILS are iouud a SURE CURE for Bruises and Spr&ia* of any kind in 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. \ny parties who have used the above OILS and are satisfied with them are re quested to notify same fco the Proprietor, F. W.IPAaE, chertsey. aMßljotolFborough council: "VTOTTOE is hereby given that the sub iN joined Resolution was duly adopted at a Special Meeting of the above Council, held on the Ist day of April, 1891, and that it will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Order, at a meeting of the Council, to be held at the Borougii Council Chambers Baring Square, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 11th day of May, 1891, at 7.30 p.m. (RESOLUTION.) Resolved.— Th»t in pursuant of fehe powers vested in it by the fourtj section of " The Rating Act Amend ment Act," 1888," and of all other powers sibling it in that behalf, this Council doth hereby resolve that sections 2% to 51, both inclusive, of "The Rating Ast> 1882," as amended by " The Bating Act 1882, Amendment Act, 1883," and " The Rating Act, 1882, Amendment Act, 1885," shall apply to the recovery of all rates now due or hereafter to be made for the put-posies of fch# Borough of Ashburtop. By Order, CHASs. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, April 18th, 3891. 4 153 [a. card.] H. O. I>. METRES, Barrister and Solicitor. ; 194 Hereford Street, ; CHBISTOHUBCH. Large sums of mouey to lend at • current rates of interest.