Tutey entered the desired decree, pro viding for the removal, after the fair, of ill buildings except the art building, which is desiimed to be permanent.

CANADA AND THE STATES.

A telegram dated Toronto, February 3rd, says:—The "Empire," the chief organ of the Dominion Government, announces this morning that the Governor- General has dissolved the House of Com mons, and issued writs for a new Parlia ment, Tht; "Empire" says:—" It is understood that the Dominion Govern ment has, through her Majesty's Govern ment, made certain proposals to the United States Government looking to an extension of our commerce with that country. Those proposals have been submitted to the President for his con sideration, and the Canadian Government is of opinion that if these negotiations are to result m a treaty, which must be ratified by Parliament, the Government should be able to deal with a Parliament fresh from the people rather than ■with a moribund House. It is under stood that Canada will send r dele gation to Washington after March 4th, the date on which the life of the present Congress expires, for the purpose of discussing informally the questions of the extension and development of trade between the United States and Canada and the settlement of all differences between the two countries." "The World." a Ministerial organ, gives this version of the reasons for appealing to the people at this time of the y eftr :_«'Sir John McDonald's Govern ment not long ago made a definite pro posal for che settlement oi all differences between the two countries on the basis of the extension of trade between the two countries, which involved partial reci procity. The enumerated articles include quit* a number of natural products, but the proposition discards any idea of com mercial union and unrestricted reciprocity. Moreover, these propositions were invited and suggested by the Washington authori ties. Comttu'ssioners from Canada and Great Britiih will start for Washington on March 4h, the date of the opening of the new Cougress. The result of the Canadian elections will be known on March 9th, the day the Commissioners reach Washington. In order that the Commissibft'may have no uncertain sound Sir John Macdonald has decided to ap peal to the country, and ask fora judg ment on those proposals of his to the Washington ftnthorities." <

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(pj5R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) riAeceived March 16,10.36 a.m.] 1 IRISH AFFAIRS.' London, March 14. Mr Fwnell has issued a manifesto appealing to Irish Americans to assist him to quell the mutiny and disloyalty of a section of the Irish party. He asserts the difficulty was created by the hasty and meddlesome interference of English politicians, aided by a panic among young recruits and seconded by malcontents and office seekers. [Received March 12, 10.50 a.m.] < AFRICA. Itisriimored that the Portuguese authorities seized the steamer Countess Carnarvon, which was ascending the Limpopo river with a cargo of arms the British South African Com y»y- . _____ •

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Washington, March 14. 3?i£te.en thousand men have struck m P&isylvania for eight hoars a day. This is tlus Beginning of a movement which is expected to involve one hundred and twenty-five thousand men by next May.

DISASTROUS FIRES.

A lunatic asylum at Nashville, Tennessee, has been burned, and five hundred patients are at large pursued by the county militia. A cigar factory and thirty-five other feaildiDgs have been burned at Syra cuse, New York; damage two million dollars.

ARGENTINE FINANCES.

Buenos Ayres, March 14. The Banks hare re-opeced and the yttoic has subsided.

OBITUARY.

Berlin, March 14. Hprr / Windhorst, Parliamentary leader oi* *he Catholic party m Prussia, is dead. .

THE FRANCO-GERMAN FRON TIER.

The Emperor «P»y»? <*> a dePut*: regulations said he *>ped to be abe at no distant date to permit facilities for frontier intercourse & Jf The more loyalty the Alsatians dis played the sooner woala' restrictions be removed. — OULTY. London, March 14. • Arbitration m reference to New foundland affairs is to be conHned to the dispute over the lobster nshery rights.

THE NEW ORLEANS VENDETTA.

New Orleans, March I*. A number of Sicilians m New Orleans; belonging to a secret society, who were recently arrested for the murder of Hehnisy, Chief of Police, we acquitted. J he Pubh ° enraged that a mob of several thousand persona pillaged the gan shops, forced the prison doois and shot eleven Sicilians m their cells. They proceeded to threaten the jury, and the military ■were called out. CHINESE EXCLUSION. San Francisco, March 14. The Californian Legislation has granted certificates to the Chinese now resident m the State, but will exclude all others. March 16,12.15 p.m.) THE CHILIAN REBELLION. Valparaiso, March 14. The whole of the army except the Santiago troops have joined the rebels. President Balmaceda shot fifty pri soners because the rebels shot a lead ing Government supporter. During the bombardment of Coronei £wp hun dred persons were killed.

There is a bankrupt m New Zealand says «•'* Charleston paper) that h*« filed five times Sfthfe five years, and all iv a thoronghly MSmarner^tttkrangelyenou^.itwasfpr

j expired and none of the bills were paid, when he filed again and offered 15a m the £, bills as before, but when the second year elapsed he had not paid one of them, hence, he had to file again and could orily offer 10s m the £, personal bills extending over ten months, at the expiration of which time he was as before unable to pay any of them. Again he files and offers 5s m bills (unsecured) and extending over another twelve months. This time he also failed to pay any of them. Finally he filed the fifth time and could only give Is m the £, which was accepted, but this time he had to get security, the bills were all paid. He is a 'ay reader now, man tin-country town, and carries a 40s Bible under his arm.

f Sfc AStiktJRTON QtTARDIAIt MONDAY, MARCH 16 1891.



LOW .VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S \ \ Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime ■ , prescribed by: the faculty for the cure of Consumption, - Chronic Cough and general" Debility •■'■■'■' ( t contains two of the principal fingre JL. dietits necessary for building i»p the Human Frame, and which axo considered deficient m the above complaints] viz., 'hysphorus and Lime. It cannot be toe 'ilghlyrecommended for Delica Chjldre Dr Churchill* Compound Syrup o' EYPOPHOSPHITES ; La real' Brain Fo«d, and m cases Muscultvr and Nervous Exhaustion haa acquirerl a world*wide reputation. • Each bottle ibears J)t Churchill's lignature Priw, :•' };" Prepared only by SWANN nHEMIST WANN UHBMISt; .ue Castiglione Paris" > MAIL NOTICE , The I<etter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this, office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter lbt January,, 1891, as follows — For Chriatchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3J.5 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on-Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at ;10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily,, 6.3 C a.m., 3,15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daJy, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. : Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily,; 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.nt. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiftelton* Tuesdays, Thursdeys, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays,? 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30! a.ml; Timaru, daily, 10.30 aan*, 12.30) p.m."; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, «md days, 3.15. p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p*m.j iGreenstreet and Ashburton Fprks, j^tKjii^s days, and Saturdays,' 6.30 a.m.; Wirich more, Tuesdays,: Thursdays, indj-fifatur days, IJ;30 a.m. '}*> ]V|ouhtjj^ls6iners, Springbarn. and Alford Fprest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m-.; . Whetstone, A?h ton, Waterton, and Longbeacn, dikily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flerningtori,; Mondays,/ Wed, resdays, and Fridays,., 4.30 p.^-fj^ew land, Tuesdays and* Fridays,, 11 a.-m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafiel^j^d Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m.. ....- '',_, :. ..■■.',-.,,■. uS'ry'w* ' N.B. —Letters containing: anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee. TH E WALKER COEK EXTE^CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork' Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest , from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of .tparbo rtftted er other beverages, and' allows ther: sediment to remain undisturbed m the/ bottle. ■»•■'' Designed tor che use of hotels, restau .ants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY ; . . i*' SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! I HOLLOWAY'S PIUS AIjMIIIJIItfT. THIS UNIVERSAL MF.T>ICINETS , A HOUSEHOLD KHQUISITB EVERYWHERE. '■ . THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS,' Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing" the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude aiid general debility puicxly yield to th« potent tree of these" well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, . Removing all obstructions, skiu blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine Known. v % THE OINTMENj. HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than' any othe < known salve. Its marvellous penetratih.; powers render it invaluable m all THROAT ABDCHEST DISEASES' curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf and every apecies of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford at-, (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are «bld by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ui»e m almoM every language. §£&" Purchaser should look, to 'the k abel on the pots "aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street ' Tendon they are spurious' „ , "TAMES PAIN AND tfoNS 9 S St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and2l, Walworth Road, S.E* ; ' HOLESALE AnKeXPOST FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. L.l®, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitabla for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World uetrated Price List on application*



T AM A CAS.HrPjUR^JHASER OFj WHEAT OATS BARLEY AND£ RY EC PASS- D, THOMABf



Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLEYIj RYE, MUSTARD SEED <fee. GEORGE JAIESOB ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 2 3 I am a Cash Purchaser —or— Wheat, Oats, & Barley. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATESJ ■ / ■ GEOKGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. WE ARE PKEPABED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR Ashburton, Tiiiwuld, A liyndhiirst Stores ONiSTORAGE AT [LOWEST "CURRENT BATES. We iiaye for Sale Cornsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 100 000 Sacks of WHMT- Qa'aA/J Sacks of OATS. 10 000 Sacks of BARLEY- Khi 0 A Sacks of RYEGRASS. Pj AA A -Sacks Seconds of WHEAT HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRiEDLANDER BROS



fill I iffflliAH 11 ¥ %t\ lf m• I Strength, If IJ I ll ' I' Hi 1 11 11 111 1 11111 I Durability, Lightness of Draugh 111 17111 SI 111 111 1 1 111 If I 1 Simplicity of Construction, and IJllilil 1 f IrllJJ JillUlll I Reli*bilit >of Knotter-1 IS ES FOR SALE—-^, 0, and •y-ft Cuts. T1¥1IT"I1T1I1 The 7 feet Cuti lighter m draught than 11 [I] |ll|jl I 11 1 lIIU< II any other make of machine cutting a foot V 1 M M,|, \\ \ I||M, t| narrower. I^l l! Ililj 111 lIIHi II Extras always on hand. I KJlJjlili JJlUJflill D. THOMAS, Agent, D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson, Cox and Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, * VALUATOR. WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B TT E T 0 N] T OANS Negotiated, Weekly Sales of Liva Stock ; Tinwald and Asho rtou .lternatoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskina, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Woolthroughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Oommißsio Clearing Sales as per arrangement FAT LAMBS] FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS] /'^LIENTS'are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they \J may have to^dispose of,"as I have purchasers|for any number at top prices. I mm ■■ . ■ . I *m ■ ■ ■ D. THOMAS, ASHBURTONj



ASHBURTON COTJNTYj -TCTE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ a d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR i 8 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOT* 6 6 1 SHIRT 1 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merin» 1 0 1 TIE 10 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but i ' are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice. FOR .CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, -Mitchell & 'Jlurner.



b. J3. (Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea ( Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5a per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as patiwnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tori free. Nitrous Oxide[ Laughing Gas) adiministered whe nrequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p^m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchubch. VJT. -D AWCETT X/ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Courfc Chambers, above Mr jI. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic H»ll. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Mrs Pope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will ; RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— "The Style." Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. MR AIFRED HARRISON WM)NEBDAY, MAKCH 18 At 12 O'Clock. lIJTR ALFREDHARRISON, instructed jjX. by Mrs Geokge Parkin, will Sell by Public Auction on the Premises, Moore Street, the whole of the T7IURNITURE & TT'FFECTS, vis? :— Full Suite m horse hair, Cedar Book Case, Cheffonier, Dining Table and Cover, Carpets and Rugs, Fender and Irons, Choice Engravings and Chromo-lithographs, Single and Double Bedsteads, 3 Chests Drawers, 4 Looking Glasses, large number of Chairs, Washstands and Sets, Kitchen Furniture, Crockery, Hardware, Grindstone, Knife Machine, and quantity of useful requisites. BOOKS—Dickon's Works, 8 vols, half calf illustrated ; Technical Educator, 2 vols ; National History of England, 3 vols; The Library Atlas; The British Isles, 2 vols. illustrated; Arctic Expedition ; All Round the World, 2 vols. ; and a number of other Valuable Works. WITHOUT RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 3*69 Auctioneer. Mr W.~F. Thompson, SURGEON TvENTIST, URGEON .L/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours—lo 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 TO THE fl« MI



Punrtuali. HP^ TT^ 4 VRAIGHTSAD, , CC ilk. Oraighead, TTTX A I L 0 0 HR SSS T A AIL 00BRS T A A ■ I L ■ 00 BR S T AAA I L. O 0 RR SSS TAAIL 0 O R R 8 TA All* OORR S T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSSS TANCKED STREET, ASHBURTON-3 .pB-AND TpVENING CONCERT IN AID m THE CONVENT SCHOOLS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. St. Patrick's Bay, TUESDAY, MARCH 17th. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Piano Duet—St. Patrick's Day-—Miss E. Devane and Master F. M'Teague. 2. Song—Killarney ... Mr E-Higgins. 3. Dance—lrish jig .. Mr M. O'Loughlin 4. Song—Farewell to Erin... Mrs C. M. Brooke. 5. Quartette— The Chafers... Messrs Milsom, Flower, Lewis, and Black. 6. Sons—The Meeting of the Waters ... Miss 6 T. Butler. 7. Comic Song—Quite English .. Mr Lewis. 8. Dance—Highland Reel ... Lagmhor Higulanders. 9. Song—Eileen Alannah ... Mrs Crisp. 10. Vocal Duet —Very Improper Indeed Mr and Mrs Flower. 11. Comic Song—Killaloe... Mr E. J. Fooks. 12. Dance—High Canld Cap ... Eight Per -1 formers. Interval of ]0 minutes. Pabt 11. 1. Piano Duet—Canary Bird Quadrilles Miss E. Kelly and Mr J. H. Brooks. 2. Song—Davey Jones ... ... Mr Black. 3 # Gi ee —Beware... Miss Steel, Mrs Burfoot, Messrs Lewis and Black. 4. Dance—Highland Fling, Mr D. McLean. 5. Comic Song—An Awful Little Scrub Mr Lewis. 6. Vocal Duet—Spring and Summer Misses T. and M. Butler. 7. Sqng—Easy if you only know the way Mr Flower 8. Comic Song Mr E. J. Fooks. 9. Song—The Shamrock ... Mr E. Higgins 10. Trio ... Messrs Milsom, Flower & Black. 11. Song • ... Mrs Burfoot. 12. Dance—Hornpipe...Messrs N. Fitzgerald And T. D ; O'Sufiivan. 13. Glee—Good ISfighfc Beloved ... Company. J, H. Brooks, OonductorU Front Seats, 3s ; Back Soats, 2s, ; Doors open at 7,30. *•■ "mtnenGQ at 8, 3563



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*ell Street Melbourne. " ART NEEDLEWOEK, AND FANCY [REPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mrs Adams IS now showing some nice designs m Plush. Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arreaene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mea dames Woigel and Butteviak's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Be jjistry Office for Servants. STEPHENS TIROS, TEPHENS .H> EOS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First 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 Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moninjc, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Go's IEAS, 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 successful m putrring the agency for this town for 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— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—AH GOODS purchased from.us can be returned if not satisfactory, 2"3F Satisfaction being our motto. *^| Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSEj ASHBURTON



W. PATCHING. TEIST* TABPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, a AS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of CALICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock ot HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS. MADE ON THE PREMISES. «J EPA Xt S PROMPTLY EXECUTED. TAKPAULINS ANITsTACK COVERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. MAKQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIEE Ordersjby letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET



mHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND X 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 at Ash burton. He will be entrusted with the Company'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 usual careful and prompt attention. They have no hesitation m recommend ing Mb. B*sht«P&. to the Farniers and others of the district as one m whom every reliance may be placed, their experience, extending over some years, b/iying proved him to be worthy of implicit confidence. • "' E. ft] HARLEY, Manager. J, G. STAVELEY, Produce Jpiager,



j.s.B co ;lWpffll u.s.s M co II UJSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports. THEEXCURSiON SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31stMARCH. GEO. JAMESON, ent, Ashburton. i Montwu, THE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of Work m connection with the Parochial District of Longbeach, m aid of the Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, 30th MARCH, 1891. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal ncale at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Gudsell's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thankfully acknowledged. Admission, 6d : Children, half-price. 3 104 IK THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT.



MR T BULLOCK TO MECHANICS AND THOSE DE 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 f-acre land. £120. —4 Sections and Cottage, not far from the Woollen Factory, £15. — Building Site, East Belt. A nice little Farm of 40 a6res, well watered, with improvements, 3£ miles from town. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap. T. BULLOCK TO LET. — 6-roomecV Dwelling house, well situated, Cameron street, West. T. BULLOCK.



T X N D E R S. mMDERS wanted for clearing about JL a hundred acres of swamp land at v \ mdermere. Tenders to be sent m to the undersigned.by the. 21st March. 3*97 H. H. WRIGHT. r pENDERS invited for Ploughing about 1 65 acres of grass land 10 x 6 at the Hinds, near Maronan station, Harrowing twice, Drilling and Rolling if wanted, work to commence at once. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, March 18th, 1891. Lowest or any tender nob neces sarily accepted.—Address: J. J.DAILY, X inds Post Office. 3101 mENPERS are invited on 25th March X for Water Races, South Waitaki, as follows:— 4£ Miles Main Race. . • 18 Miles smaller Races and Fords, For particulars apply to. 3 *106 Wm. BAXTER, C.E. COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. KATE NOTICE. "X TOTICE is hereby given that it is the JLN intention of the Coldstream Road Board at their next meeting on MONDAY, March 30th, 1891, to make a rate of one halfpenny m the pound (^d m £) on all rateable properties m the district for the period commencing on April Ist, 1890, and ending on March 31st, 1891, and payable m one sum on March 31st, 1891, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Board's office from 10 o'clock a.m. till 3 o'clock p.m. from the 23rd to 30th of March, 1891. E. H. DOBSON, Chairman Coldstream Road Board. March 16th, 1891. 3 102 smnuT "VT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat m any quantity A.t Higiiest Marlcet Rates ROLLITT & CO. 2 121



A USTRALTAN MUTUAL PROVI JOL DENT SOCIETY, Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE CHS THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON., LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon, Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M,L.C. (Chairman). Hon. C J, Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME SXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonnses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere, ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m any other part of th# world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample 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 m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3 679,459, with new Premims amount ng fc& £133, 000. Thp Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY UBERALITY, PROFITS,. ITS investments m New Jgeajand securi ties are £1,273,514, and all the surplus Branch aecumnjatjons are invested m the Colony, thus making ifc essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED W THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOMK &V THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN GtFiem EDWARD W LOWJ? Residont Secretary CJiristehurch District Office, W, H. JJERRY, Local Broker, D^stri&b Secretary p ZANPER,



Public Notices, ASHBURTOS CRICKET CLUIi. A CONCERT, m aid of the funds of the Club, will be held afc St. Stephen's Schoolroom on WEDNESDAY; Bth April. Full particulars m future adTcrtißement. 3^ 52 MONEY TO LEND. Ttf-ONEY to Lend at LOW RATES UJb' INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 Tpjfisooo: For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. ' "MR GEORGE JAMESON,, PUBLIC AUCTION



FOR PRIVATE SALE, pf A C |R E S pT FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mk John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Aii«n ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply GEO] JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia.



GOODS OUT VIEW ON TUESDAY and Morning of Sale. The whole to be sold m lots to suit purchasers. Rare opportunity to secure Bargains. ISO BESEBTEi GEO. JAMESON, J. R. BLAND, *99 f Auctioneer.



TOWNHALURAKAIA ON WEDNESDAY, March 18 At 12 o'clock MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions from Mr J. P. Murphy Agent for the Manufacturers, who has just arrived m New Zealand with a con signment of 130 cases and bales of first class GOODS, v number of which have been apportioned to RAKAIA, to sell as above:— ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, Calicos, Quilts, Sheeting, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Ladies' Dresses, Cambrics, Piece Goods, I West of England Irish Linen, Worsted Coatings, Embroidered Table Damasks, Covers, All Wool Scotch and Towels, Irish Tweeds, Cashmeres, Ready Made Cloth- Lace Curtains ing, Blankets, Table Napkins. etc,, etc.,