THE ASHBtTRTON GtV AUDI Aft: WEMESDA V, APRIL 1,1 1393.



Business Notices ASSOCIATION ov AUSTRAL ASI A. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bobub Year, 1802 "TNTENDING Policy Holders m this _L very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLEIED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Bate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £600,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, B*s? Ashburton. W. 3. BtSH AND CO. niSTILLEHS and IMFCBTEBS ■ --,■ OF ..■ ■■ -V "-; ' ESSENTIAL OILS <fc FRUIT ESSENCES, -; SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double ihe Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. TAME S PA IN AND SONS , St. Mary Axe, E,0., and 21, Waiworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND~EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 26 Cases suitable for every Market. "he largest Wholesale Rouse m the World Illustrated Price List on application. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. ..--. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. t^T-E feel called upon to say that * * through the instrumentality of thers m the same line of business, we aye been put to the inconvenience and xpense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can ive money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, felson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and Ihina Teas, at 2s per lb. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and irge customsrs, LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative ocieties are reminded that WE give a 'ash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil ngs m the £) off the prices charged at ieir stores, otherwise our o^n low prices ill be for NKTT CASH ONLY. SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. JUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBU~RTON CLOTHIWG MART, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. THE Ashbnrton Drug: COMPANY, LIMITED, TT \VE JUST RECEIVED EX B.S. " OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods, 1 Cirt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR SOAP . I Case Bracknell's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER . And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWABE, PERFUMERY DRUGS AND MEDICINES J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Mnnngsr CYCLING~IB THE SPORT. A good safety manufactured by the firm for £1515s is wonderful value. The tele graphic addrws ii Saviue, Chrutchunb,



WATCHMAKER, CJ CS rt 1 OCULIST JEWELLER, ©• OaieK, OPTICIAN AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. "DEGS to notify that he has withdrawn, from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and "-* will pp3n on ' Saturday, April S3, In the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Bkookk, Chemist, solely ou his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and' Choice StocK of Jewellery, Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and being satisfied with Moderate Profits, and selling at prices that will compare favourably with Christchurch, to receive a fair share of public patronage. ,  Will Open on SA.XIOEKDA.Y', APRIL S3. : .' Hi; *■; S- S-A-J i H i-E^-j ■, -. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. „ Dissolution of Partnership. NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between Mokbis Salek ofT:raaru, Isaac SALEKof Wanganui, and Samuel Salbk of Ashburton, trading under the style or firm of I. Salek & Co., was dissolved on the first April. The said Samuel Salek withdraws from the firm, and the Ashburton Business will be FINALLY CLOSED ON THE 23rd APRIL. The whole of the Stock must be sold by that date. There will be a CLEARING SALE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. Stock is all m Good Sound Condition. SEE WINDOWS AND NOTE THE STARTLING REDUCTIONS. Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains :— Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Closks, nickel ... 8a 6d 3s 6d Greenstones ... ... 6s Od 3s 6d Alarm Clocks, Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new)... .... ... £212s 6d 30a Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d ,:,,, Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d,'2os 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14s, 11s. Now is your opportunity to get a first class second hand English tLever cheap. Several good Botheram's, Erhardt's, and others m first class order at Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains m English Levers. , Nickel Watches, 15s, Sale Price, 10s. , Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s 6d ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. m . ■ Reductions. Reductions. COOKING KANGEiT°COOKING EANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring m stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint <red.  Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers re have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first coat. . . W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILJS, PAINTS, PA PER HANG ING ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHiNTSL' —;y— (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. 3 82 DUCKS f%fv@DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. \O, jl«| M MARK^T HOUSE. I^"ITH the approaching Shooting Season m view we'hAve just landed a very n »» assortment of : ■■'■"' !?'IKGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, Jreechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also joaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sporti ')•;•; Call early and inspect our Stock.. Crockery, Hardware, HpJJoware, Tinware, Jrushware, etc. Groceries at Christchnrch prices Tor Cash over the counter. All Sroods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for orders if re [vested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our mottoi STBPPHIBJasrs BEOS, Market llousc. H -f 1 o-i^ on • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. ■" Oceana," s.s. br611Llt3111fc?ll « " Doric," and s.s. «• Pkeha," direct from th« Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Mew Winter Gloods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, , rVEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. IYE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Besi Colonial Goods including A.SHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. k. complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS ancl SHOISS of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. gs» EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FBERRTMM TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPECTACLES. N. LAZAB US & UCh 9! oculist-opticians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS SrRKET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed . . . I. Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR, ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECT4OLES OB EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALISE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with. LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic sun*eoii3. The Medical Profession and all interested 'm Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvementsl;in Lenses and Frames as idviseJ by the moat eminent Oculists, 5J



AtffIBURToN COUNTY COUNCIL. | \TOTICE .V'hereby given that the LJ Council's offices will be CLOSED for Easter holidays from 4 p.m. on 14th in stant to 10 a.m. on the 19fch instant. By (Jrder, F. MAO WARING, . Clerk. Ashburton, April 12,1892. 4 97 ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1858, E.C fJIHE Monthly Meeting of the above J_ Lodge will be held m the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY Even ing. 14th inst., at 7.30. Visiting Brethern cordially invited, H. A. VESTY, Secretary. Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at Ashburton. MONEY for Investment from £IUO and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out Books kept and audited ; balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business Offices—Burnett Street (next maii Office). Ashhurton "*? Monstet Bazaar. rpHE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of -■- Work m connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, m aid of the Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 18, 1892, 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 Clothier's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. J4ll TEE ART NEEDLEWORK DB POT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the JJN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Jadies' and Children's Clothing, Infanta' layettes. iladame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. )rders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. 31RS ADAMS, .ADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER Boots. Boots. BOOTS. OTANTED KNOWN.—I am now m VV a position to supply BOOTS and iHOES of every description at the iowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. ?he above have been made to my own pecial order m the best factory m 'anterbury, therefore Customers may ely upon getting a genuine article for cry little money. Note the address— O'CONiVUh'S LIITLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, land Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on lie Premises ; also Repairs. COMPULSORY SALE \o%v o\ V. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. Vhite Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair nriteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2|d )ress Goods 4^d luslina 3sd Men's Woollen Socks 7£ Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Joys' Tweed Suits 4s lid fen's Bluchers 5s 6d ten's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed 8s lid jadies Kid ' ace Shoes 4s lld Vomen's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE] John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. ORAIN & WOOL STOKES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account. Cornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station StoreH always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ANE MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. LIMITED UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCECO UMITED



[ Public No'.tces. j •, _ —— f\ DD V ELL OW S' HAL L. EABTER~MONDAY. GRAND ' Popular Concert BY THE ASHBURTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Under- the patronage of Hon. Major .Steward, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Hugo Friedlander, Esq., Mayor. Mr Horace A. Gates—Musical Director idmission, 3s, 2s, Is. 4|89 ~ SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. " BUILDING TIMBER at following prices :— per 100 superficial ft Alford Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at... ... lls 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Jin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Soraers Coals. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3t187 John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HAEDWARF, PJAVE JUST JANDED, Galvanised Iron, all lengths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Bciled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shade* ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grafces, jocks aad Hinges, Wall Papers m great . Variety. avNs. ~~ GUNS. 'OWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. "TOTE PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OK Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE; INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock JEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. IY/TESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON "-*• desire to intimate to the Public that, they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr ST. M. Jones, «id INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY" BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HART, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wa^ Doors, Locks for all purposes 70 OHEAPSIDE, LONDON | ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N



HENRY ZANDER. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Lar^e and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE, . Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Miiakle Loading, well w of inspec on. ReYolyers, RerolTers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridg3 Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTTS Well-known .RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding L 0 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Jhma and Glassware Eornsby's and Ransome,s Plough Shares harden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire jreneral, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars 2HIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz .-—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all >ther Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE'— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF i CHAFF, DATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT k complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY HfANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austxalian Mutual Provided, fc'-iciety. Gr. Jesson (Late with Aadrew Black) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON HAS on hand a well-selected Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Frice lint o£ repairs. Watches cleaned and guaranteed fcwolve months, 4s 6d. Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d. Balance Staffs or Cylinders 10s. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twelve months from 4s 6d. Repairing Watches spoilt by unskilful workmen a specialty. G, JESSON, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Union Bank,) Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. NO3V-r»OISSO]VOTJS. TJSE NO OTHER. THIS most effective Dip can now be obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lo PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VEBSUS LITTLE'S FLUID DIP and the Great American CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. I HEREBY challenge the agents of these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and 1 i Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their trouble m carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are—That the Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert m wool, and amongst other things that points shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; also after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard from any outside agent. y CM BROOKE, ASHBURTOU "~ MR T. BULLOCK. £78 10s—A bargain—Town section 534 Containing quarter acre, Peter, Street with a strongly buill; store thereon, which could be removed if so desired, near the Commercial Hotel and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to * T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; ow price, easy terms. 1 Building Site near Woollen Factory, !bein«Lot4l, Charles Street, containing ! about I-Acre, Easy terms. Apply to i T, ii\JLuV^iX'



CHERTMKY SPORTS. THE following are the Handicaps for the Ea&tei 1 Monday meeting at Cherbsey. Without post entries the total entries for athletics are ninety-five :— Grand Handicap. Competitor. 100 220 440 F. S. Stace scr scr 5 H. Petrie scr 6 5 JT. A. Petrie - 3 '5 5 A. Henderson 5 6 9 P. A. Rollinson '4 ■> 6 scr C. Nankivell sv' 6 7 3. Ferguson 5 7 9 H. Prebble 5 "8 8 C. Henry 5 10 14 £ Barber! 5 10 l 5 O. Pool J J. Henderson 6 9 12 W. Wright 6 9 15 O. Johnstone\ a m 14 G.F. Wright/ b F.F.Wright 7 9 12 T. Scott "i P. Lill \ 7 10 15 A. J. Pearse J R. W. Todd 7 10 17 M. T. Healy 7 11 18 ,C. Campbell 7 12 20 J. Welsh 8 10 15 |T. Atkinson 8 12 16 E. Hanrahan 8 12 18 J. Grant 8 15 20 W. Bruce 9 15 20 J. Lankan 10 15 20 L. Heady 10 16 25 H. Brimmico'mbe 10 19" 27 School Boys'— W,Hood, scr.,R. King, and G. McDowell syds, D. Campbell 10yds, D. McClure 13yds, J. O'Connor 16yds, A. Parsons and E. Dunstan 18yds. Half Mile—F.jßollinsonscr, H. Petrie and C. Nankivell 10yds, P. Lill, J. Fer guason, W. Patterson and J. Kilpatrick 15yds, H. Prebble and M. Henderson 20yds, C. Pool and H. A. Cromie 30yds, R. W. Todd and C. Campbell 35yds, A. J. Pearse, J. Grant, M. McAnulty, and R. French 40yds, L. Heatly and H. Brimmicombe 45yds, R. Secord and A. Santy 50yds, H. W. Coles 60yds, J. Cass 65yds, J. Butterick 70yds. Mile—F. A.Rollinsonand A.. J. Pearse scr, J. Kilpatrick syds, P. Dolan 10yds, H. Prebble 15yds, R. French 20yds, A. Mynes 30yds, P. Lill 55yds, S. Baird and H. Brimmicombe 60yds, A. Santy, H. A. CromJe, M. McAnulty and J. Grant 70ydf», H. W. Coles 80yds, J. Cass 90yds, L. Heatly 95yds, J. Butterick 98yds. Mile Walk—E. M. Chamberlain scr,. J. Smith 30yds, W Huston and T. A. Petrie 40yds, A. J. Pearse 50yds, L. Heatly 120 yds, R. Secord 130 yds. D. Thos. Todd "1 J. W. Matthews J- Handicappers, Thos. Childs J 4 103 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ~\J"OTICE is hereby given m accordance -i-^ with Section 65 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1886 " that the Burgees list for 1891-92 and tbe Defaulters' list are now open for inspection at tbe Q'own Clerk's office during office hours until the 22nddayof Aprilinst, Objections thereto must be m writing m the form set forth m the fourth Schedule of the above-men tioned Act, and addressed to me, and delivered |to my office on or before the 22ndlday of April, 1892. CHAS. E. POOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, April.ll, 1892. 499 A3HBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL is hereby given that the _LN resolution passed at a Special Meeting of the Council held on March 28 inst., appointing WEDNESDAY as the day on which the hulf-holiday shall be held under " The Factories Act, 1891,' excepting m the case of the Ashburton Publishing Company, m which the day shall be THURSDAY, will be contiimed at the Ordinary Meeting to be held on MONDAY, April 25, prox. CHAS. F. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, March 30, 1892. 3 19 ■Mill m P O W» ■ B » B ■> liIMB with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Bailway Station B F. .WKIGHT If EW GOOD§, w. w. speFoek & co. HAVE Just Received a Large and well Assorted STOCK of NEW GOODS, Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. ]ome and sec our New Dress Goods at 6Jd. Remarkable value m newDressGoods, at /£tl. Having a special agreement with a Colonial mill for manufacturing our Hannels uid Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicos, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10id. Grey Silesias, 3id. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select form. The very best makes and shape?, cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suite from 19s 6<l. 150 pair Men's Mosgiei Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s 6d, now 10s 6d. 100 pair Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6s lid. „. . , . Hats, Caps, Tics, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. boots."boots. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 45.11r1. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 5s 6d, wonderful value. ■ , Our own make Men's Bluchers, ss. 6tl. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 0s 1 Id. The Largest Stock m Ashburton of Children s Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices. Our Motto is First Class Wear at the _ VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICEb. W. W. SPENCER & CO., THE AECADB.



ASHBURTON CYCLING AND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. miCKETS FOR THE CLUB'S ANNUAL DINNER, To be held on EASTER MONDAY EVENING, AT THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Can be obtained from Members of the Committee. A. J. MULLER, 4 105 Hon. Secretary. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. IN Pursuance of the Provisions of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and Amend ments thereto, ana the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amend ments thereto, I hereby give Notice that an ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to constitute the JLongbeach Road Board, will be held on MONDAY, May 2, 1892, at the following places :— For No. 1 Ward, at Mr John bmall a House. For No. 2 Ward, at Fleramgton Cheese and Butter Factory. For No. 3 Ward, at Flemington School Room. For No. 4 Ward, at Mr J. Ryans Store, Winslow. __-,-., For No. 5 Ward, at Mr T. Dore s Store, Longbeach. Nominations of Candidates for each o£ the five subdivisions, must be made m the Form set forth m the Second Schedule of the last mentioned Act, and delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered before noon, on TUESDAY, April 19, 1892, at the Long beach Road Board Office, Eiffelcon. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. April 13,1892. 4*106 -~ longbeach" roadboard. rpEISfDERS are invited for the under- JL mentioned works:— 1. Shingling aboutthirty chains of Church Road. 2. Taking up bridge and making Ford on road to Ash ton. Tenders are to be delivered at our Office, Moore Street, noc later than ONE o'clock on SATURDAY, April 16. C. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. April 11,1892. 4 87 GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALANiTraILWAYS. EASTER HOLIDAY FARES. "TpXCURSION Tickets will be issued at JQJ Ashburton for Dunedin at 32/- first class, 22/6 second, from April 13th to the 18tb, available for return till May 3. A Special Night Train taking passengers at these fares will leave Ashburton at 10.50 p.m. on April 14, arriving at Dunedin at 7.40 a.m. on the 15th. 4j 6 9 BY ORDER, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Train Arrangements for Christchurch Races, April 18 and 19. and Ashburton Bicyle Sports, April 18. ON the 18th and 19th of April, the evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 5.20 p.m., and run one hour fivs minutes later than time table times up to Chertsey, arriving afc AshLurton at 8.25 p.m. On the 18th there will be a tram from Timaru to Ashburton afc 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and an evening train from Ashburton to Timaru which will start at 5.35 p.m., and run one hour forty-five minutes liter than the train on those days. No goods traffic on Good Friday. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISIRICT. WEDNESDAY, The 23rd day of March, 1892. "T*7TON Reading the Affidavits of U Geokge Johnston Neill and James Kemmis Wabbttkton, respectively filed m this Court, it is ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and personal Estate of Moses Hamilton, late of Ashburton, m the Provincial District oi Canterbury, house owner, deceased. tit'ima* (Signed) By the Court R. 0. THOMAS. v 5 ' Deputy Registrar. Persons indebted to the deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to any Postal Money Order Office. Persona having accounts against this Estate, are requested to forward them to me or to my Agent at Christchurch, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of MAY NEXT. . Any account not sent m by the day M^mSyYf. owiowiR B URTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, April 2, 3892.^__4145 Andrew Orr IS OPENING A -OEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, _____^__ MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Um brellas, Gloves. ■CUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks r PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly 2s 6d per pair. p _ 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid A) *35 Gloves at 4s 1 Id. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Skoes r* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR-