STHE ABHBTJRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 37, 1803.



I P isiness Notices W. H. COLLIER -•'-■'" JS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHION ABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. Tho NEWEST DKESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shane, • and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Flannels, at very low quotation*, all qualities ana colors, best value m the trade Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English .and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TlfcS, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endlwu variety 1 f ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "^ •THE CORNER." JJ" O W L A N D I N OJ FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUK-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE ■ IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex Bhip to any Railway Station at Lowest Rates. BIRCH TIMBER iFANY QUANTITIES] / #W. H. Collins & Co.,# IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPER HANGINGS, ET. 0., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. : CtckTt f 1 om Ckn • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Ucewia," s.s VXC UtlUlUUll « <« Doric," and s.s. " Pkeha," direct from the Beat *' Manufacturer a Splendid Lot of lew WI nte r Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS. STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER •■TESTINGS,ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A 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 and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION, Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. SB* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED togive GOOD WEAR. SPAKROW FBERRYMAN TAILORS and OITFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBITRTON. WATCHMAKER, O U^loV OCULIST JEWELLER, O» k3allsKj OPTICIAN AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. BEGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and will opan on Saturday, April 23, h the Shop lately occupied by Me A. Black, next door to Mr 0. M. Brookk, Chemist, solely on his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice Stocs of Jewellery, Electro-plated Ware t Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and being satisfiad with Moderate Profits, and selling at prices that will compare favourably with Christchurch, to receive a fair share of public patronage. Will Open on SATURDAY, APRIL S3.  • ■ S. SALEE, ! , ■:-!A WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. ■ , : — . —__ , _, , ; i . . .■u^.cr East Street H. M. JO^E§, BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA. GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed ."Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to ar.y pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. :; Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. i AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. 3JI •"" ' ■" ' - ' . . .■ ■■ '■ ■' ' I I I-181.,, M -111 ll* II II 11^ Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that'lheyjhave'ehartered several First Class Iron. Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London DURINQ THE MONTHS| OF MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances"mad against- Shipments Free of'Commissionlind Interest, Friedlander Bros* WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, Barley and ryegrass tN LAME OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRIEDLATsTDEE BROS. ' Aj3*tßUßTQss Tl AND LYNDHURSTJ



Public Notloes. THE ASHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND RAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. PTIHE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, -*- Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smoker Requisites m the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Pitted with all modern'accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. GEEAT SALE AT Piekford A Undrlll's PREMIER ASHBURTON FUKNITUBE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. "TpCRNITURIS of air kinds, Carpets: Sj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Bbonised Sideboards, Tables, &c. — Also —Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blind 3 made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TAN OR ED STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets^ and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Urn- J-rf brellas, Gloves. "PUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks /- _ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, UUU formerly 2s 6d per pair. /^ x _- 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid 1J31J3 Gloves at 4s Ud. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes f~* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR. a jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mk J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. g, jeTson (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker <fc Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Me Anderson, saddler),



CONVENT ART UNION. fT^HE above is to be drawn on X MONDAY, May 2, m the Arcade Chambers, at 3 p.m. The following gentlemen have consented to superintend, —The Mayor (Mr H. Friedlander), D. Thomas, T. Bullock, Major Steward, ' John Henry, P. Devane, and Dr Leahy. * 4§l_B PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKES "PERFECT' SHEEP DIP JVERSU* LITTLE'S FLUID DIP anb 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 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 I 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. CM BROOKE, ASHBUKTOUT HEN RYAZAN ofT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Cm Hits Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well mnrth of inspec on. Reyolyers, Rerolrers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge 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 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN 4, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz :—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE'— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAI CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ANE CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY ry AND ER, ENRY LA AIDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company" Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



KATAPOI HOUSE. - <»"■ "OALANCE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS [EX VESSEL} DAILY EXPECTED. IMMENSE STOOKS OF new g;oodjs foe insjpect;ion, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCHASES o MEN'S OUTFITS . ... 45* LADIES' DKESB ... ... §s lid complete 0 MITCHELL & TUBNER.



John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS CFHABDWARF, H AVE J TOT I/ NDED > Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough 1 Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva [nlsedPipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage ' Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. GUNS, " : GUNS POWDEK, SHOT, CAKTKIDGffiS, CAPS, WADS, ETC. "TOTE PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OK Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. "Xl NEW ZEALAND CABRIAGE WOKKS. Reeres and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business, to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m New Zealand. REEVES AND 00. Are Tyring Wheels at 4s per pair. REEVES AND CO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. REEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ment's, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. REEVES A.ND CO, Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the besc m the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satiafaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our! inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK i T-wenty "Vehicles of Difterent Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, fc^DON'T fail to give us a .call, and have your carts fitted with this attach ment. It saves accidents ;it saves swear ing, and enables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. KEEVEST& CO., I OHFIELD STREET, CHRISTQIIVROIL HO



ODDFELLOWS HALL. WEDNESDAY^" APEIL 27 5 1892. Michael liewis, THE NEW ZEALAND WHISTLER AND BARITONE SINGER, Assisted by Mr H. Weir, of Christ church, who -will sing, " My Queen," and " Come into the Garden Maude." WILL give an Exhibition of his powers as a Whistler m the above Hall on the above date, when he will Whistle the following Solos :— Mocking Bird, Sing Sweet Bird, La Serenata, Carnival De Venice. Doors open "7.30. Commence at 8, Prices 3s, 2s, Is. J. COLYER, 4*lßo Agent, FOR SALE.—A Bargain, 2| Acrea of Land, together with Cottage, etc, Allenton. £80.—J-Acre, with two-roomed Cot tage opposite the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; low price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about J-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.— To Let.—Commodious Grain Store m West Street : a very ow rental will be accented Apply to T. BOLLOCK. Public Notices. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE-give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. ~ NEW GOODS. W. W. SPENCER & CO. HAVE jasfc received a large and well-assorted Stock of NEW GOODS Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY,"CLOTHING f AND BOOTS. Come and see our New Dress Goods at 6sd. Remarkable value m new Dress Goods, at 7£d Having a special agreement with a Colonial Mill for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicoes, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10& d. Grey Silesias, 3^d, I Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from, The very best makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house m Ash burton. Beys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 Pairs Men's Moagiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s 3d, now 10s 6d. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6s I LA. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. BOOTS.~"~BOOTS. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, is lid. Women's Kid Lace Shoes 5s 6d, wonderful value. Our own make Men's Bluchers, 5s 6d. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9a lid The Largest Stock m Ash burton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices. Our Motto is First Class Wear at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, i W. W, Spencer & Co. , THE ARCADE. "PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN~~ Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and 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. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Alterations for Timaru Races, April 28 and 29. First Train to Timaru 28fch to run earlier. ON the 28fch of April, the first train from Ashburton to Timaru will run earlier. It will be clue from Abhburton at 10.17 a.m., Tinwald 10.24, Winslow 10.34, Hinds 10.48, Rangitata 11.16, Washdyke arr. 12.12, Timaru 12.25, stopping at flag stations if required, A train from Timaru to the Racecourse will be due at Washdyke at 12.15 p.m. The Express Train for Christchurch will stop at Washdyke on April 28 and 29 to take up passengers for the stations where it stops. A Train will leave the Racecourse at 5.5 p.m. to connect with the Express at Washdyks. 4*172 BY ORDER. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OCCUPIERS are requested to thoroughly OVERHAUL RACES during following periods, when water will be shut off. Strict attention will be enforced. E Race and Branches—Chertsey-Rakaia, 2nd and 7th May inclusive. A and B and Branches—Chertsey, 9th to 14th May inclusive. F and Branches—Ashburton-Dromore, 16th to 21st May. Wakanui Flab Races, 23rd to 28th Maj. Ashburton-Hinds, including Wheat stone and Waterfcon, 2nd to 7th May, Hinds-Rangitata, 9th to 14th May. Mount Som'ers, Springburn and Ash burton Forks, 16th to 21st May. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ahsburton, April 23, 4JIBB



OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW. UTE A R B S HOWING VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVERS, [ COVERT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEED? IN GREAT VARIETY. WILSON'S BEST" ALL TWIST BANNOCKBURNS, Unequalled for Winter Wear. H. & E. Oaighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. Wheat Shipments. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCEB FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN T4UEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Pioduce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MO&T MODERATE SCALE, and ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held m Stack or m Store, prior either to Shipment or Sale m our Local Market. Freight space m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS, i Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBEIi AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving fo Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OP DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN ASHBURTON RACING CLUB Autumn Meeting, May 4th and sth c SALE OF PRIVILEGES. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BBOS. have received instructions from'the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE ON SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 30th, 1892, at twelve o'clock sharp, the following: — LOT"! PUBLICAN'S BOOTH and A- Luncheon Room, under Grand Stand. 2 PUBLICANS' BOOTH, under new Shilling Stand. „ O CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH, * J under new Shilling Sfcand. „ A RIGHT TO CHARGE AD tc MISSION to Shilling Stand. 5 RIGHT TO SELL OYSTERS m Saddling Paddock. „ f* RIGHT TO SELL OYSTERS v) outside of enclosures. „ I* HORSE YARDS. Terms at Sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4*210 Auctioneer. DON'T FORGET THE final production of Robertson's Laughable Comedy, " Caste," TAKES PLACE AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Asiiburton, ON Friday, May 20. And at the Timaru Theatre, on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, IVLay 24. Admission 3s, 2s, and Is. 4§209 "ashburton domain board. 1 T\ *ENDE*IS are invited for Grazing -i- and Cropping the lower paddock, about twenty-four acres. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, and tenders to be delivered on or before noon on MONDAY, May 9. CHAS, E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. April 27, 1892. 4 207 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. \I7ANTED toPurchase a good Draught * • Horse for Council work, not more than six years old. A trial and warranty required. Apply to the Foreman, Council Yards, Burnett Street 4|208



ENTRIES are invited for Chess Tourney Inter.di.ng players should send names to chess handicappers Club Room, Burnett street, by Friday next. 4 *1X -~" LOST -REWARD . T7IROM Trevorton, a black gelding, five -E years old, no brand, about fifteen hands high. Any one giving information that will lead to its recovery will be re warded. Apply W. H. PAGET, Ash burton, or ___ JAMES HERON, 4 212 Flemington. ADDFBLLOWS' HALL. For a season of four nights only, COMMENCING Wednesday April 4. DOBSON-KENNEDY DRAMATIC & COMEDY COMPANY. First production, with powerful cast, the great Romantic Irish Drama, by the late Dion Boucicault, m three acts, en titled the " SHAUGHBAUN." New Scenery, New Dresses, New Music. Look out for LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. Mußical Conductor—R. S. Airey, R.A.M. Complete change of programme Nightly. Prices, 3s, 2s (Children half price) and Is. Office at hajSte^ad^town district. James prendergast, Administrator of the Government. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the land mentioned m the Schedule hereto is required to be taken, under "The Public Works Act, 1882," and its amendments, for a certain work, to wit, the construction of roads m Hampstead Town District : And whereas the Hampstead Town Board has laid before the Governor the memorial, accompanied by a map, and also the statutory declaration, required by the said Act and the amendments thereof: _ , , Now, therefore, I, James Prendergast, the Administrator of the Government of the Colony of New Zealand, m exercise and pursuance of the powers and authori ties m me vested by " The Public Works Act, 1882," and of every other power and authority m anywise enabling mo m that behalf, do hereby proclaim and declare that, from and after the date of the publi cation hereof m the "New Zealand Gazette," the land mentioned m the Schedule hereto is hereby taken for the purposes of the construction of the said roads. SCHEDULE. The parcel of Land mentioned here under: — Approximate area of the Being Situated m Situated Parcel of Portion of the Survey m the Land re- Rural District of Town Dis quired to be Section No. trict of taken. A t? T) i* x " i 2 4904 Ashburtoni Hampstead. In the Land District of Canterbury ; as the same is more particularly delineated on the plan marked S.G. 15226, deposited m the Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, at Wellington, m the Land District of Wellington, and thereon colored pink. Given under the hand of His Excellency Sir James Prendergasfc, Knight, Chief Justice, the Administrator of the Government of Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand ; and issued under the Seal of the said Colony, at the Government Hou3e, at Welling ton, this thirteenth day of April, m the year of cur Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two. (Sd) W. P. REEVES, For Minister of Lands. God Sa.vb the Queen ! 4 206 LIMITED. BREWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^IHBISTCHTJROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTOEJ ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, AND THE TINWALD HOTEL TINWALD. OBEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi FOR THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BIfcIQTJJE ITES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coal Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents,