TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

[PER PBKaS ASSOICATION.]

London, March 18. Sir John Gorst urges Government to formulate a distinct labor pro gramme. Dr Magee was to-day enthroned as Archbishop of York. Speaking at Hastings, Mr Gladstone declared that the Government had presented a fictitious surplus in the Budget. He commented favorably on the foreign policy adopted by Lord Salisbury, and, in referring to Home Kule, said his views on th© subject had not undergone any change. Counsel for the defendants in the libel action brought by Colonel W. Cummings, deny that a compromise has been effected, and state tha,t the case will be defended to the end. London, March 19. The death is announced of Mr David Hean, who -«as sent from London by the Directors of the Bank of New Zealand to examine into the affairs of the Bank. " The Times " says that the action of the TJuited States Legislature in prohibiting the export of gold bars is the first step towards the abandon ment of the gold standard. ; Thepostal agreementbetween France and England, signed in August last, has been issued. It will not apply to the colonies unless they desire to take advantage of it within a year. Washington, March 19. The latest news from Chili is that the garrison at Talparaiso, with their Major, have joined the insurgents. This is a great blow to Balmaceda. New York, March 19. The clothmg warehouses of Bleecker and Greenstreet, in this city, have been* destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at 2,000,000 dollars.

AUSTRALIAN.

Brisbane, March 19. The Federal Council of the Pas toralists have announced that after the 20th inst. they intend to introduce labor to take the place of the shearers who have gone out on strike, and they will guarantee all the men they take on employment for an extended period. Syx>nby, March 19. The case of Connell and Co. v Turnbull and Co (Wellington) was heard to-day. This was a claim to recover J8425 for alleged breach of j contract in reference to the purchase of a quantity of sugar consigned to defendants. The plaintiffs urged that, the consignment arrived at Wellington \ in a damaged state caused during the voyage, biit the defendants asserted that the surgar was in a damaged con-1 dition when it was shipped. Judg ment was given for defendants. | < Bagg, accountant in the Storage Com pany, is missing. His defalcations are £10,000.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

by the balance sheets hitherto issued by the Directors; that the auditors and Directors had failed in their duty in not having previously reported on the value of the assets; t'.mt withholding the balance sheet for 18tK) until after the general meeting had been held in Dunedin, de manded the most searching inquiry, in view of the large amount of deficit which the shareholders would eventually be called upon to pay in .tiaking up the ' affairs of the Company ; that the business might have been sold to greater advantage as a going concern had the Directors confided in the shareholders. Resolutions affirming these views were unanimously carried, and Committees were appointed to actively watch the interests of the West Coast shareholders.

Auckland, March 19. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board hare held an enquiry into certain com plaints of ill-treatment, Ac, against Moss, manager of the Costley Home, by some of theinmaies of that institution, particu larly in regard to the complaint of Mrs Young, who asserted that when she asked for her cap, which was worn by one of the other women, she was seized by Moss and his wife and dragged out of the room After hearing a great deal of evidence the Board exonerated Mr and Mrs Moss from blame, and while regretting that discipline bad to be enforced in the case of Mrs Young, considered that no undue harsh ness had been used. The Board resolved —" That in future no case such as that of the girl Lydia Baker, who was an imbecile, should be admitted to the Costley Home except on a certificate 'f the medical superintendent." The Hinemoa arrived to-day from the East Coast, on her usual round of visits to the lighthouses. At Tauranga, two sunken buoys, which were recovered, showed that they had been stove in by a passing vessel. Captain Fairchild intends asking the Government to offer a reward for the identification of the offenders. Waipawa, March 19. A man named "W. Coles was found dead on the main road near Wanstead. At the inquest the verdict was that he died from excessive drinking and exposure. Wellington, March 19. A fatal accident occurred at Cable's lion foundry this morning. John McKenzie, engineer and foreman of the works, was overhead engaged in shipping a travelling crane, when he missed his footing and in falling caught hold of a driving rope and was dashed against a wall. He was picked up unconscious and sent to the hospital, buc expirftd without recovering consciousness. The base of his skull was fractured. McKenzie, who was a married man with five children, come out aa chief engineer of the Govern ment steamer Stella, and for some years field a similar position on the Hinemoa. Mr Thomas Haycock, of Nelson, in tends to apply to the Government for the bonus which they were recommended by the Local Industries Committee last year to offer for the best invention for utilising the waste product of the flax plant Mr Haycock has manufactured a number of fabrics from the material hitherto wasted. They consist of a coarse felting stuff, a description of lint, brown paper of various degrees, a finer and stiffened kind of paper, and soft fibrous matter which could be used for the pur poses for which cotton waste is now applied. A Farmers Association, with the object of exporting farmers' produce to the markets of the United Kingdom, America, and the colonies is projected here. The steamers Tekapo and Jubilee, which sailed for Sydney this afternoon, took over 500 passengers between them. Dotedin, March 19. The Chamber of Commerce Committee to-day discussed the question of the sug gested export*ratus by the Harbor Board, and refei-rsd the matter to a Committee to consider and report, the Manufacturers' Association and others interested to be invited to attend to discuss the matter. It was decided to write to the representa tives cf the New Zealand Shipping Com pany and Shaw, Savill Company, urging them to make Port Chalmers the last port of departure of the mail steamers now that there is abundance of water on the bar. Hokitjka, March 19. An influential meeting of the share holders of the Equitable Insurance Asso ciation, representing 13,000 shares, was held last night, Mr Bevan in the chair. The chairman expressed hw satisfaction at the presence of a large shareholder from Greymouth, MrGuinneas, M.H.R. The business operations of the Association for the last four years were exhaustively dilated upon, ftiid the enormous losses, amounting in the aggregate to £42,693 I.Bs Id during that period fully discussed. The general expression of opinion pre vailed that a reckless,, extravagant and $nd vicious system had ".been disclosed

DUMMYISM.

THE COLRMAN PHILLIPS CASES.

[per press association.] Wellington, March 20. At the Magistrate's Court this morning Ooleman Phillips, of Dry River Station, Wairarapa, was chareed on two infor mations with inciting Hose Joseph, Jenny Samuels, Hanchen Samuels, Rachel Joseph, E. K. Samuels, J. E. Mills, and E 0. Mills to commit a breach of the Land Act, 1885, by obtaining land dis posed of by deferred payment not exclusively for their own use ; and with inciting such persons to declare something which was false, to wit, that they were purchasing the lease of the land referred to in the declaration solely for their own we and benefit, for the purchasers' culti vation, and not directly .or indirectly for ueo and benefit of any other person. Mr Gully and Mr Jellicoe appeared for the Minister of Lands; Mr Travers for defendant. The case will occupy all day.

Holloway's Pills. —Indigestion.—Hew much thought has been bestowed and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled with out fear of relapse by a course of th's purifying, soothing and tonic medicine ! It aots directly on the stomach, liver and bowels —then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Pills are fully competent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to he-ath, strength, and cheerfulness. . In connection with the ensuing licensing elections in Dunedin, the formation of a middle party is being urged. There are at present ninety-six hotels, and it is urged that if the declared issue were to be a reduction of this number by a dozen or so, there would be a union of moderate forces and an accomplishment of the intended pwfose.

THE AStiteUßtfON GUABDIAN, FRIDAY, kAKCH 2ft, lß9i.



T AM] [A^O ASB P,U W k C H ASER OF WHEAT OATS] B?AIRE:Y [R V EC PA S S« I). THOMAS



811 I llfß IMIIIII 11 (i IMP FEA.XUIUfIB- Strength, II ll ' U 111111 lII'II i ' Durability, Lightness of Dratigh lltlllVllllll 111 If HI Simplicity of Construction, and lllUlUIll) JJtlUlll Beliabilitj of Knotter] IS ES FOR SALE-S, O, and Y-lt Cuts. r*mvir%T llTinnn The 7-feec Cut; lighter in draught than L| fl]||| F I ll lA^ II Yjl II s^ make: fmachinecuttingafoot \\fMi KllllliK Extias ahvays on H»ii«l. UlliliU IJlilJJiill D. IHOMAS, Agent, b. THOMAS (l^ace of Matson, Cox and (Jo. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATfi AGENT, VALUATOK. WOOL and GRAIN BROKBH, ASHBXJRTONj " ' '' o TOANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Livo Stock ; Tinwald and Ashu rton .4 ' . ."• ,lt«wnat'i\y. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS ♦ Salee of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and Bold on wommifliMO Clearing Salos as per arrargemert"' FAT LAMBS] FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS] ■■!..: ' ■■ sal /'CLIENTS are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lamta they \^J may have to^disspoeo of,>s I have purchasers for *ny number at top prices, ■': "' .■' ■■■;■'." - i—b D. THOMAS, |A.SHBURTON|



Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE .ST N TE AND r DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE UARLEYj RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. GEORGE JAMESOiS' ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 2 3 I am a Gash Purchaser Wheatipats, d Barley. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATJESJ GEORGE JAMESON ASHBUFtTON AND RAKAIA WE ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GRAItN AT OUR Vnliburton, Tinwald, & Lyndhurst Stores ON4STORAGE AT [LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We nave for Sale Corasaclfis, FULL SIZE.:AND FULL WEIOBTj WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELHEKr 1 on ono Sacks of whe^t -20.'000 s"cWoA're -1 n noo Sacks of barley £\ (i 0 0 Sacks °f ryegrass- RIOOO SacksSeColM?s of WHEAT ... HIGHEST JPRICJ3S CJIVEISTj : h rBIfiDLANDER BROS.



STEPHENS "QKOS, TEPHENS JJROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just land,qd 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 in China Kaisow and Moninjy, both of excellent quality. In addition to the abpvo we have secured for this district the "* sole right of soiling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co's IE AS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated in other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies, We have no hesitation in recommending them to our Customers and the Upblic, We have further been successfu )'. j putrring the agency for this town fo ' toocun's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best in the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods in Stock o£ Best quality —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. J3^" Satisfaction being our motto. "i^[ Stephens ißros., MARKET HOUSE ASHBURTON l



"" 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 Tarace, Rus^eU Street, Melbourne. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON TvENTIST, URGE ON .UeNTIST, [218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH f . • ■ : . ■ ■■•■-■ Hours—-10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having pm-chased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 TO THE WORKIM MAN OP ASHBUKTON COUNTYJ TTTE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 ■ 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 19 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX,-Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THR WEEK until further notice. for cash on ly, kaiapoi house, JMitchell & Turner, VJT. J^ AWCETT XyODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess : Courfc Chambers, above Mr d. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT BRIDGE CLOSED/ "VTOTICE is hereby given that the JLN Bridge on Grove Farm Road is closed for repairs. 0. E, FOOKS & SON, 3117 District Surveyors.



Punctual*. H&r- "CH i RAIGHEAD. , (S Jli L. RAIGHEAD, TTTT A I h OO KB SSS T A A I L O O U R S ' T AAIIi OOKR S T AA A I I. OO KB, SSS T A A ILOO B It S TAAIL OO R R S T A A I LLLL OO R X SSSS TANCRED STEEET, ASHBU R T O N. D* -£3. 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. AftTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth arc made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide' Laughing Gas) •diminlstered whe urequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo .Street, Christchurch. *" TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS ■ ■ ■ ■ IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE 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 in 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 in recommend ing Mr Bestell to the Farmers and others of the district as one in whom every reliance may be placed, their experience, extending over some years, having proved him to be worthy of implicit confidence E, S HARLEY, Manager, E, G, STAVELEY, roduee Manager,



THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. Ikh Pop e. ~\\7 ISHES to inform her many friends VV 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— «Th c Style." Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. MOSSTERJSAZAAK. THE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of Work in connection with the Parochial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, 30th MARCH, 1891. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Gudseix's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thankfully acknowledged. Admission, 6d : Children, half-price. 3 104



Notice to Farmers and Ofto. JOHN gTbestell. WOOI k Mill BROKER,TAIUATOR I EXPffI AWllirill, STORES and OFFICES : Cornerof West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited; ag-ent"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 occupied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT. I^IBEUEtAL : CASH ADVANCES made on Produce in Store or entrusted to him for shipment fhee 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 Bead 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 the Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites always on hand NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and olher Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie SJPEOI^L 3STOTIOEI, \ Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restem, i is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS 'SEED, &c. ■ . - " ■■ . { vi ■■■. •. ■■; . ■.;. ,i . -f



MR CHARLES CLARK (in con junction with Mr Thomas Bullock, of Ashburton) has been favored with instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Rooms in Hereford street, Christ church, on Saturday, March 21, At 12 o'clock noon, That Excellent FREEHOLD ESTATE, known as • HESi-ERTON," Situated in the Ellesmere District, between SOUTHBRIDGE anb DUNSANDBL, containing nAdCI AORES of Freehold, .^dbvy \J securely fenced and subdivided into about 50 paddocks, of which over 3500 are in Eng lish Grass, 300 acres in Turnips, and about 80 acres in Gums a,nd Pines, mostly over 12 years' growth. The balance is in most ex cellent Native Grass. The whole is abundantly watered by Five Water-races, besides access to the River Rakaia, on a frontage of about four miles. The entire Property will be offered first in One Lot, and if not sold as a whole, the SALE WILL BE ADJOURNED to the following SALE DAY AT LEESTON, And will be held at SPRINGS' HOTEL, LEESTON, When the Property will be 'submitted | in Farms of convenient size, as follows :— { FARM I—Containingl—Containing 1507 Acres, of (A and B) which 923 acres are in English grass and plantation and 584 acres in tussock, small cottage, etc, FARM 2—Containing 1517 Acres, of (A and B) which 814 acres are in English grass and plantation, 72 acres in Turnips and 631 acres in tussock. Cottage, Stable, Well, two large con crete Tanks, Windmill, etc FARM 3—Containing 1808 Acres, of (A and B) which 300 acres are in Eng lish grass and plantation and 1508 acres in tussock. FARM 4—Containing 2013 Acres, of which 47J acres are in Eng lish grass and plantation and 1542 acres in tussock. FARM s—The Homestead Block, ccn 'taining" 2256 Acres, of which 1144 acres are in English grass, and plantation, 255 acres in turnips, and 857 acres in tussock. On the Homestead Block are the following improvements:— Convenient Dwelling-house, Men's Cottage, Woolshed, Sheep Yards, Dip, exten tensive Stabling, and all necessary Outbuildings, Well, lax-ge Concrete Tank, and Windmill, etc. ALSO, FARM 6—Of 2316 ACRES, viz., Lot A. containing 270 acres 1 Lot B. containing 640 acres Lot C. containing 640 acres -All in tvs- Lot D. containing 640 acres sock. Lot E. containing 126 acres, Total ... 2316 acres. N.B.— The purchaser of the Home stead Farm, Lot 5, will have the first offer of Farm 6 at the Reserve price. LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT, viz., 10 per cent on fall of the hammer ; 25 per cent on approved bill .at Three months, with interest at 6 per cent ; and 75 per cent can remain on mort gage for 3 years, bearing interest at 6 per cent, with right to pay off at any time. Sale at 12 o'clock noon. For lithographed plans and furthei particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, ' Ashburton, or to CHARLES CLARK, 3|45 Christchurch. WANTED, TENDERS for the~Lea7< for two years from 10th April, 189 i. of R.S's 27032, 27033, containing 551 acres, the property of Messrs Clar* Bros., situate near Dromore. All well fenced and watered, and in English grass The land is to be let for grazing purpose! only. Tenders to bo sent in not latei than SATURDAY, 21st March, 1891, v D, THOMAS, from, whom all iuformatioi may be obtained, 3 9,



J SATURDAY, MARCH 28ra. On "account of De Downes, Rangiora. TOWN SECTION 25, containing £-acre, situated in Dobson. street, nearly opposite Mr Reid's blacksmith shop. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3 131 A uctioneer. "SATURDAY, MARCH^IT" On account of Mr R. Murphy, Christ church. X SECTIONS g Corner of North-west Town Belt and Alford Forest Road, numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Persons on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect. Sale ac 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3 80 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 21. Qi Q ACRES near Winslow by order 4JX.<J of the Mortgagee. "A /T^R T. .BULLOCK has received JxJL instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagee R.Ss. numbered 22739 and 22740, con taining _ 213 AORBS 213 Situated not far from the Winslow Rail way Station, originally owned by the late William Morris. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3fv>3 ' Auctioneer. MR~CHARI¥s CLARK TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND INVESTORS* A Rare Chance of Securing FIRST-CLASS PROPERTY, Adjacent to good markets. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. " HESLERTON," 1 A A r\f\ ACRES FREEHOLD J.l,ttV/V ACRES FREEHOLD



SATURDAY, MARCH 28. Property situated in the Township of Hinds, near the Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W, J. S. MoDowjell to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the Avhole of hia freehold property at the Hinds, as follows, viz:— Lots 1, 2, and 3, each containing | acre, on which is erected a well-built dwelling House of 4 rooms, also a large workship, stable, and other buildings. Lots 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, each con taining | acre. These sections arc all well situated and near his other property. Also —A paddock of 10 acres close to the township. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of Payment. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3|12,6 Auctioneer.



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 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, 3| miles from town. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap. T. BULLOCK TO LET.—S-roomed Dwelling house, well situated, Cameron street, West. T. BULLOCK.



ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 24th MARCH, 18 9 1. X SHALL have the following lines of good SHEEP for sale at the above fixture, viz., On account Mr D. Brick. tE^/~^/~\ CrosMiicl EWE 3 in j.ood »)' '\J cundition 1 K(M \ Cmssbrod LAMBS, mostly Ltj V.' v' freezers On account Mr J. Dailey. C\f\r\ 4-tooth CROSSBREDS, fat, \j\J\J bred by O. Tripp. On account Mk J. Hurley. AA 2 tooth CROSSBREDS On account Mr Jah. Wilson, Dromore. Qr\ Crossbred LAMBS (good) A r\i\ Crossbred EWES. On account Mr 0. Hardwick. fiflft CROSSBRED 2-TOOTHS. On account Mr E. Chapman. OAA Merino Wether LAMBS. And on account of other Clients. 1 Crossbred LAMBS, I7A/\ CROSSBRED TWO- I Ul; tooths, OAA FAT SHEEP. Also— FAT and STORE CATTLE and PIGS. Sale at 11 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 3 129 Ashburton.



i THE RECENT "CONCERT! ■ rPHE Vkrv Rev Father Chastagnon i ■ . _!_■ requests that all persons to whom , tickets were issued for distribution in connection with the above Concert will kindly account for same without delay. 3 130 -——- [ OST, on Tuesday, between Ashburton ' * and Lauriaton, a light brown Over coat. Finder rewarded on returning : * ne to JOHN G. RESTELL. 3 128 West Street, Aahburton. u.s.s co vnpn u.s.s., co \- | UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited The Company's Steamers have now re sumed timetable running to all ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31st MARCH. GEO, JAMESON, _ ent, Asbburton. TO LET, FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. AWELL-IMPOVED FARM, of 570 Acres, at Mayfield, all in English grasses. The Buildings comprise seven roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Yards, &c The Farm is wtll-fenced and watered. Immediate possession. For particulars apply GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD.""" riIENDERS are invited for the following JL works:— Making Drain, Re-forming, and other work, on Dobson's Road. Re-forming and Shingling part of 21 Drain Road. Particulars may be seen at our office, where tenders close at 1 p.m. on SATUR DAY, March 28, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3J121 Surveyors, &c. ; nnENDERS are invited on 25th~Mtvrch X for Water Races, South Waitaki, as fol'ows :— 4^ Miles Main Race. 18 Miles smaller Races and Fords. For particulars apply to 3*106 Wm. BAXTER, C.E. .



Public Notices, WANTED, a strong active youth, as an apprentice to the Coach painting. Apply Victorian Carriage Works. Wheat. Oats. /~\RDERS just received for Prime TUSCAN, PEARL, & HUNTER S Also for large quantity good SECONDS WHEAT, and heavy MILLING OATS. —HIGHEST PRICES.— 3 111 JOHN G. RESTELL. Asrt 3Veecile>voi*lc AND FANCY REPOSITORY ADAMS fa IS NOW SHOWING SOME NICE DESIGNS IN XX XX XX Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork. XX XX Crash, Arregene, New Shades in XX XX Mocrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle XX XX New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, XX XX Friges, Braces & Smoking Caps, XX XX ' Ready for working. XX China Glass and Japanese Ornaments in great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. XX Agent for Mesdames Weigel and XX XX Butterick's cut paper patterns XX XX and Eclipse Dye Works. XX XX Registry office for Servants. XX th »* S>IREET' ABa»«woH iiili "TT7E ARE CASH^PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat in any quantity A.t Mijrliesst M.avlcet Kates BOLLITT & CO. j/ 2 121 ~HOHBY JO IjEND. -jl/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of JglQO TO^£sooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. _^ N] OTICE is hereby given in pursuance J of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885,"Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cycling Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 30th day of March insfe, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the Ip'SI^^.roNKSmLLING A Ul KCTVII £».v**»*v " vv-m.-r-* * fIYTTT T TILT/"I Fnr p-ich Horse ... ONE SHILLING For etch Trap * ... ONE SHILLING HUGO FRIEDLANDER, I Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. l Ashburton, March 17th, 1891. ■TMPOUNDEDT'DB March 18th, from JL Mr Sprotfc's farm, near PendarveS; 25 sheep—22 crossbreds and 3 merinos. Branded like Q. Ear marks various, If not claimed and expenses paid will betiold at noon on THURSDAY, March 26th. GEORGE SHELLOCK, 3 127 Ponndkeeper, Rakaia.