THE TORNADO IN AMERICA.

The tornado which swept over the north-west portion of the States caused the death of fifty people in Kansas and seven in Chicago. Washington, April 4. The fatalities in connection with the tornado, which also swept Texas and Utah, have reached one hundred, UNITED STATES REVENUE. The United States revenue has de creased nine millions in nine months, and the expenses six millions. SERIOUS FIRE. By a fire at New Orleans cotton to the value of £800,000 was destroyed.

REVOLT TN VENEZUELA.

Caracas, April 4. A bomb was thrown at the house of the President of Venezuela, the building being demolished.

INFANTICIDE IN RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, April 3. Forty women have been arrested at Vilna on a charge of wholesale infanti cide. RUSSIAN TRADE RELATIONS. The Russian Government are seek ing to improve their commercial rela tions with other European countries. Germany will be the first country they will enter into negotiations with on the matter.

REVOLT IN PERU.

Lima, April 3. General Nicolas Despierola, ex-Pre sident of Peru, is organising a revolt in order to regain the Presidential chair, which he vacated in 1881, but Govern menttroops aredispersing his followers.

THE KHEDIVE OF EGYPT.

Constantinople, April 3. The Sultan has despatched a fir man recognising Abbas Bey as Khedive of Egypt.

AUSTRALIAN.

DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE.

Bkisijane, April 4. A cyclone which passed over this city completely demolished the Pres byterian Church in South Brisbane, and considerably damaged -several other buildings.

FLOODS.

Sydney, April 4, Heavy floods have occurred between the Clarence and Hunter rivers, and great damage has been done to crops. The township of Lismore is inundated.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, April 4. A carter named Henry Perkinson in the employ of J. and J. Craig, was killed to day in the Kyber Pass road. Ho was delivering a load of malt at the Captain Cook Brewery, when his horse swerved and he was jammed against the gateway and crushed to death. New Plymouth, April 4. Thedredge Progress is doing good work in the harbor. During March she worked twenty-one days, lifting and depositing at sea fourteen thousand tons. During four weeks in March ninety six tons butter were shipped from the break water, besides about a similar quantity going by rail to Wellington. Wellington. April 4. Mr Hall has offered to submit the Tramway dispute to arbitration, and suggests • Messrs McLean and Duthie, MLH.Il.'s, leaving them to appoint an umpire if necessaryt The Supreme Court opened to-day. There were only four indictments, none of them serious charges. Mr Hanlon, the fruit expert, has for warded a report to the Minister of Lands, making various suggestions as to improve ments 0 in the cwl chambers of the steamers, and. the method of handling the fruit when shipping. He says at present it is greatly knocked about, and wants supervision and also better slings. He suggests the use of uniform size American-shaped cases, which would pave i 40s per 100 cases in freight and 9.s 5d in cost. He also recommended a small subsidy, say £10 (? shillings) per 50 cases to orchardists. The holding of the next band contest; is fixed for October 20, 21 and 22. Dunemn, April 4. McGrath easily defeated Palamountain in a two mile sculling race. The former has only twice rowed in an outrigger. Tha Hon Mr McKenzie arrived in. town to-day. He will probably leave f :>r Inver cargill on Wednesday morning. At the Bankruptcy sitting of the Supreme Court S. G. Smith, butcher, came up for final examination, which was conducted by the Asignee, who abandoned the penal charges. The bankruptcy was declared closed. Charges were preferred against Alfred Robert Grinley, butcher, but Mr Justice Williams declined to make an. prder for his not keeping proper books as the bankrupt had been only in business in a small way, j ' The session of the Tephnipal Classes Association was opened to-night, some. frrndred and thirty-fire pupils having been enrolled. When all the subjects haye been taken up the number is expected to reach over 200. _ I A young woman named Bella Craig twenty two years of age, attempted to commit suicide at Fairfax, near Milton, through some domestic quarrel, by disoiv- , ing the heads of wax matches in water and drinking the mixture. Remedies were successfully applied. The success which has attended the canvassers who are obtaining signatures to petitions for extending the franchise to , women has alarmed the advocates of the movement, and at ;i meeting last night a pommittee was formed to make arramre for a public meeting to arouse the sympathy of the public in favor of the movement. One of the petitions cir culated is signed by females over twenty lone, and the other by electors.

Supreme Court.

\;Ell J'KESS AfiSOC'UTIOii. New Plymouth, April 5. Charles Davy, charged with stealing a cow ani calf, was found not guilty. Edward Vornon Jones, charged with breaking into a dwelling house, near Hawera, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months imprisonment. The case of William Buckle, charged with sheep stealing, is now being heard.

POLITICAL

THE FINANCIAL POSITION. Wellington, April 4, The territorial revenue for the past year has exceeded the expenditure, and leaves a •urplus of £1000 on the Estimates, April 5. With reference to the report which arose' out of a portion of Mr Seddon's speech at Palmerston North, that the Government were raising a loan of half a million from the Banks, the "Times" this morning states that Mr Seddon was alluding to a loan of ! four years ago. The Treasury is not pressed for money, and was never in a more com fortable position. The Financial Statemenl will show that the Premier ha& been able to make good his promise to reduce the floating debt. The Land fund as distinguished from ihe territoral revenue, shows a surplus of £37 ; 780.

THE MARKETS.

« [nSR VB.tS6 ASSOCIATION] (Received April 5, 2 p.m.) London, April 4, At the wool sales there is good competi tion and prices are very firm. Wheat is a shilling cheaper.

At Ternuka, yesterday, a man was fined 5s for being drunk at the Railway Station. He was on board the train on his way to Ashburton, and but for the smartness of two bystanders he would have fallen off and almost certainly been killed. At last night's meeting of the Christ church City Council it was stated that out of the £10,545 5s 6d of the general rate for 1891, only £13 9s 9d remained outstanding. Christchurch is in an enviable position in this respect. The voting on the question of the admis sion of women to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of America shows a ministerial majority of 431 in favour of the proposal, which is, however, 2435 short of the three-fourths majority required. ' The lay vote is in favour of the movement by a majority of 71,740, At the hearing at Lyttelton, yesterday, ol 1 the charge against George Ayres, of attempting to commit suicide by jumping into the harbour, the Bench highly compli mented a wharf hand named Peter Ealam for his gallant conduct in rescuing the would-be suicide. They hoped the matter would be. reported in the proper quarter, and the Royal Humane Society's attention be drawn to it. The " Timaru Herald " says that the beach from Patiti point to Norman by and further south is thickly strewn with the remains of carcases of mutton and quarters of beef thrown off the Elginshire. A. good many bones and fragments of carcases are lying on the beach from the breakwater to the Point, and a few in Caroline Bay. There are greaty numbers of gulls acting as scavengers on the beach to the south, and a number of sharks are busy in tbe water. Some of the latter are large ones, judging from the size of the back fins they show as they lazily sail along looking for what they may devour. Messrs Scott Bros, have made a start with the work of floating the vessel. We would remind our readers of the temperance festival and demonstration, which is to take place to-morrow afternoon, and for which the Mayor, at the request of a large number of business people, lias proclaimed a half holiday. The committee appear to have spared no effort to ensure the aftair being a great success. A pro cession including all the temperance organisations, as well as sympathisers, is to leave the bridge at 2.30, and march to the Domain, where addresses are to be given by Rev L. M. Isitt, President of the Sydenham t Prohibition League, Mr Glover the well known temperance lecturer, and other friends of the cause. Refreshments will be provided on the Domain at a reasonable cost, and music will be discoursed by the band. In the evening there is 10 be a monster meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall, when Rev L. M, Isitt and others will again advo cate the cause of prohibition, and music will be rendered by a very large choir under the conductorship of Mr Gamble. We hope thut those who have been to so much trouble will be favoured wil h good weather to ensure the success they deserve.

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Dissolution of Partnersliip. \ 1 OTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between Moulds . \ Salek ofT;m.iru, Isaac Saltck of Wanganui, and Samubl Salek of Ashburton, trading under the style or firm of I. Salek & Co., was dissolved on the first April. The said Samuel Salbk 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 in 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 Clo3ks, nickel ... 8s 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) £2 12s 6d 30s Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s6d 8s 6d Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d, 20s 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14s, 11s. Now is your opportunity to get a first class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Kotheram's, Erhardt's, and others in first class order at Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains in English Levers. Nickel Watches, 150, Sale Price, 10s. Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s 6d i Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255, White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. WATCHMAKER, Q Gol/Vlr OCULIST JEWELLER, O. OdltjKj OPTICIAN. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. T>EGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and *■■* will opan on Saturday, April 23, In the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Brooke, 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 SATURDAY, APRIL ?33. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. U Jr 1 1 O 1 A JN) EAST STREET, ASHBURfON, Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock mO COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1892, when all the Stock partly damaged by the late fire WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN HALF COST PRICE. ES^ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. CLOCKS, JEWELLERY WATCHES, AND ELECTROPLATE. o:— • Be Sure of the Address— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR'S and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Late Shop.



f^PTI i IPIYIPIYIP fl • WBTH&VE JUST LANDl^liSfJlfrceanii,'' s.B. KTK3 U.IIt?IIItSH . <« Doric," and B *B. " Pkeha," direct from the Beat Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of; ■ ,jt :,*,; -jk Mew Uiii4«* r•« 60 ds, Comprising all tho NEWEST DI3SECNS in JJ'ST QUALITY, >|?j WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL KANNOOKBURNS, WORSTED COAT* INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY OtfEVTOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY- -'-■ ': WINTER VESTINGkS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGTEL, KATAPOT, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. '■■■'■■ ■ ■ 1 , A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets," Porl manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. ' ( BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes! MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTH an<l SHOE» of EVERY DESCRIPXJGN. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) a"niT Reliable N.Z. Makes. ggjj* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GbtiDWEAE. SPARROW FBERRBM TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Grain Ships to London. TIRE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered •*• I -.several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liovdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, A3N » MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST TiiICES GIVEN. FBIEDLANDEJR BROS ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHURST * ROBERT MURRAY* os^ Watch and Clock XSgpX MAKER, GOLD AISID SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP PATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STREET, 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. WVRVIAf.; TO^JTHE IRiOK. J. BISHOP, PRACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTURER, ks» HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE BOOT TRADE. [AM far ahead of all others. The public have decided my Boots are the best, arid lead everything in the Market, Style Unequalled. Perfection in Fit. Best of ervice at LOWEST PRICES. My motto is : ■:: :-:;;" tri&3B3" best. ■■■■■■■""." :%k I respectfully call upon you to inspect and judge for yourselves whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The tight is for you ; you must. support me. The contest for you ; you must stand by me, and you will be delighted, as greater and better things will be done for you from TO-D AT. CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS. J. JBrOCkellUUlk, Manager. Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGEsT°COO KING RANGES, ■.-- Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in 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 peouired. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers ive have no commissions to pay, and can supply at tirst cost. W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINO, E|T_C, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANT^! * * {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. ■ .; . ;■• ■ 3 82



Public Notice s TURN IPS. FOR SALE —314 ACRES Aberdeen TURNIPS ; within five miles of the Ashburton Post Office. For particu lars, apply GEO. JAMESON, 4§23 Ashburton. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. RATES unpaid by April 20, 1892, will be SUED for without further notice. By Order, C. E. FOOTCS & SON, Clerks to the Beard. April 4, 1892. . 4+38 TTTHITriNGTON'S Tomato Sauce. VV together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mits Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 105 fTIO Meet the Times.—T am oupplying A- Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions, Inspsction invited.— J. W. Hardlky, Eas street. 6J201 SUITS TO MEASURE. fTTHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. John Gr. llestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, 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 Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED TIMBER & FURNITURE. SELLING OUT-FOR CASH. BUILDING TIMBER at following prices : per 100 superficial ft, Alford Forest Birch at 8& 6d Red Pine Scantling at Us 6d Weather Boards at ... ... 10s White Pine, linfloooring(seasoned)l3s 6d White Pine, Mn Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHKS, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Cleeg's Perambulators, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Kucbih, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3| 187 THE \*hlnurloH l>nisr COMPANY, LIMITED, TT A.YE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. " OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR SOAP 1 Case B.vicknell's OLD YELLOW SEEN SOAP 1 Case INSECT FOWDER And a large assortment oi GLASS TOILETWARE, j PERFUMERY, DRUGS AND MEDICINES J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNIi'R & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of iheir MUSIC Depot under 1 the management of Mr H. M. Jones, i and INVITE INSPECTION or -spine i really first-lass PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. ' Easy terras of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in iho Colony to choose from. 1 H.M.JONES. S



( Entertainments. j Monster Uazaar. j i ri'.HK ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of ■-■- Work in connection with the Paro chiftl District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in 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 Clothiek's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 A GRAND UNITED TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL Will be held on Wednesday UText, APRIL 6, 1892. A PROCESSION will be formed at the ASHBURTON BRIDGE at 2.30 p.m, and will proceed to the DOMAIN. On arriving an Open Air Meeting will be held when addresses will be delivered by the Rev L. M. Isitt, President of the Sydenham Prohibition League ; Mr T. W. Glovkb, Lecturer to the 1.0.G.T.J and others. Refreshments on the ground. Tea may be had, Adults, 3s, and Children 6d. In the Evening at 8 p.m, a Public Meet ing will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Rev Mr Isitt, Mr Glover, and others will speak on the DRINK QUESTION. Singing by United Choirs and Band of Hope Children. 11. Friedlandfcr, Esq., Mayor, in the chair. Hs.B, Those coming from the country are requested to be at the Bridge not later than 2 p.m. R, E. DOWLE, 3 208 Hon. Sec. PATENT ACME WATEE FILTER, Winnerof E. G. Wright's, Esq.. M.H.K Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show. T AM prepared to connect this new -1- style of Filter to any person's Water ' Tanks, any size that may be required passing in at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H, RULE. Patentee, Ashburton Ty ILL BE ON VIEW IN A FE W D A 5f S, A CONSIGNMENT OF FROM THE HOME MARKET. Specially Selected by Ourselves. H.&E.Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ASHBUR TON AND HAMPSTEAD. THE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notifies that, in exercise of the powers conferred by "The Education Act, 1877," it has resolved to, AL.TER THE BOUNDARIES of th,e School Districts of Ashb,urton and PJampstead, an.d, that from, and after thjs date tlje Boundaries i oif these Districts will be as follow ; — Boundaries of the School District of Ashburton — Commencing at the point where a straight line drawn from the north-eastern corner of section 8192 to the northernmost corner of section 10283. intersects the north bank of the River Ashburton ; thence by the said line to the northernmost corner of said section 10283 ; thence by the north-eastern boundary, of that section to its easternmost earner ; theiioe in n straight line to trig 1 pole 8a ; thence following a straight line drawn towards trig pole 15a to the railway ; thence a]ong the railway to the north-cast boundary of the Borough of Ashburton ; thence along the north-east and south-east boundaries of the said borough tp the River Ashburton ; thence returning along the river to the starting point. Boundaries of the School District of 'Hampstead — Bounded to the north-west by th,eAshburtoni?chool District as above defined ; to the east by a straight line drawn from trig pole 8a to trig pole 15a ; to the south-cast by the School District of Elgin; and to the south-west by theßiver Ashburton. J. Y. COLBORFE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, Mar©h 31, 189*. 45*24 MR T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTIES. FOR SALE.—Section in Wills street, together with a soven-roomed Dwelling house, nioelysituated, fronting the Domain £ s Section in Cox street with Small Building... 38 0 Corner Section, Burnett street west, with Cottage, capital site 112 0 Section in Cameron street west... 16 10 Section in Cox street east ... 30, Q Section in Moore street west .. 12 i Section \n Cameron street er*st s capital site foi 1 a house..V '...' 35 0, 2 Sections, together with 4-roomed Cottage, Peter street west ... 148 0 ; ]Sice Property in Moore street ... 155 0 Section in Burnett street, cen trally situated, first-class land... 40 0, % BULLaCK,



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ASHBUKTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. ■WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—ASHBUKTONI—ASHBUKTON HURDLE R.ACE HANDICAP, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys \ each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred in the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3—Novel Race, of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s, 4~ ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDI CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half, Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. S—DISTRJOTS—DISTRJOT WALTER HANDICAP, of 30 soys j the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, JOs. 6- -Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10a, 2-GRAND STANB HANDICAP, of 55 soys $ the second horse to receive $j soys from, the stake. One mile and a, quarter, Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, lQs>. 4— Disposal Stared, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds fco go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Threo-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—Opens—Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accepc noe, 10a. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters ol a "mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting wiU be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, in wriiitig, for al Handicaps, accompanied by "jfee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and, colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and in the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9, 1592. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races ' will be published at or abo.ut eight 1' o'clock in the evening of the first day's races. ' ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in he evening of the first-day's fae^s. i JB3 EDWARD SAUNDE&S, Secretary.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDTNG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rTIHE Monthly and other payments will J_ be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, APEIL 5, 1892, < From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. COMPULSORY SALE NOW ON AT W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Ciutains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTvvilled Sheeting (double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2<kl Dress Goods 4jd Muslins 3|d Men's Woollen Socks 7i j Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed 8s lid Ladies Kid ' ace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE] 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 in 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 3b. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customers. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Cooperative Societies are reminded that WE give a ! Cash Discount of 10 ; per cent (two shil lings in the £) ; off the prices charged^ at their stores, otherwise our own Joajf prices. V ill be for'NETT CASH QNliY,*'



MR D, THOMAS, FARMS. FARMS. FARMS, I HAVE several desirable Farms on my Books FOR SALE. 436 D. THOMAS, ' BULLOCK'S ARCADE, VERY COMPACT LITTLE FARM. SATURDAY. APRIL 16,1892 MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mk E. H. Dobson to ofFer for sale as above,— His Farm in the Coldstrcam District knowu ss Waipuna, containing 186 ACRES 3 ROODS 10 PERCHES of good land, the bulk of it being rich re-claimed Swamp Land, the pick of the Lowcliife Estate, The land is securely fenced and sub divided into eight Paddocks. There is a new Seven-Roomed House and other buildings- on the Property. Inspection invited. Tertus at Sale. D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. To anyqne in search of a hmail Farm of good land the abovo opportunity of ob taining one ought not to be lost sight of. 4*35 "VTOTICE is hereby given in pursuance _J_N of the *' Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and (>, that the Ashbur ton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton C\clin<x and Amateur Athletic Club's Sports", on'MONDAY, the 18th day of April inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, vi^ ; — Fqr each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling Tl I J 0 FRIEDLANDiSR, Chairman, Ashburton Dqinain Board. Ashburton, April, 4, 189.2. 4 40 QREAf SAL^™" AT Plckford & I mli ill> PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TjIURNITURE of all kinds, Carpels: Jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, iX'C, ;fec, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured hboniscd Sideboards. Tables, <Xrc.- j- Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy : Tables, &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —XQTE AI)TM?F,SS BC^KFORD & UN DRILL, ! T A N C R EDS T R E E T, ASHBUBIDN.



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