TERRIBLE Railway Disaster.

NINE KILLED AND MANY INJURED.

(IKB FRBSs ASSOCIATION.)

Sydney, April 27. News has just been received in town of a dreadful railway accident at Sod walls, on the Bathui'st line. A train ran oft* the rails and was smashed up. Nine persons are reported to be killed and twelve injured. Further particulars have been re ceived regarding the railway accident at Sod walls. It appears the western mail train left Redfern last night well laden with passengers. When between Sodwalls and Tarana this morning, the last three carriages, including the sleeping car, were derailed owing to a broken rail, which it is supposed was caused by the first part of the train. Of those killed the following have been identified :—Mrs McDonald ; Kerstin, engine-driver : Messrs I »ishington and, Doig, the last-named a New Zealander The other bodies have not yet been identified. The list of injured num bers fifteen ; the injuries of twelve of the number are of a serious nature, and the sufferers have been removed to Bathurst Hospital. Milthorpe, settler ; Symons, laborer \ and Gilmour, billiard-marker, have received scalp wounds, besides other injuries. Mil thorpe also had one of his legs crushed. Three children, whose names are un known, are among the wounded, and it is believed their parents are amon« those killed. The names of other pas sengers who are injured are at present unknown. Doig, who was killed in the railway accident, was formerly a commercial traveller, having his head-quarters iv Dunedin. Cassidy s an ex-Queensland resident, who accompanied him on the illfated journey, escaped unhurt. Other bodies have been identified as those of Millie Ashwell, W. Ayres (photographer), Charles Tailby, and Mrs Cowell, or Carroll. The guard and mail agent had a marvellous es cape from instant death. As it was., they received severe injuries. The engine driver states that the rail was broken in five different places. Those ■who were killed must have suffered terrible agony. Some of the bodies were literally ground to pieces against the granite cutting, which flanked the line. Several pieces of flesh and frag ments of clothing were found among the debris. The body of a woman, who has not yet been identified was literally cut to pieces. Ten persons occupied the car which contained the mail compartment, and of that number only one escaped with life. The train was drawn by an engine known as " The Baldwin," which class is now sub ject to enquiry by a royal commission with regard to its suitableness on New South Wales railways. The names of other persons injured are Lily Macdonald and Thomas O'Shea. (Received April 28, noon.) {Sydney, April 28. The damage to rolling stock in the Sodwalls railway accident is estimated at about £30,000. The accident is the most disastrous that ever occurred in Australia. The train was travelling at the rate of twenty miles per hour, and when the accident happened the driver managed to stop within a hundred yards. Very little shock was experienced in the front part of the train. The night was dark and cold, and for a time the scene was one of terrible confusion.

Agricultural Conference.

The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association suggest the follow ing subjects for discussion at the Agri cultural and Pastoral Conference on May 26, and invite other Associations to forward as soon as possible the particulars of any other subject or subjects that it may be wished to discuss, in order that the programme may be arranged and loss of time avoided :—Show dates, as they affect judges and exhibitors; relative value of various methods of judging ; clothing and feeding of sheep for show purposes ; free passes for judges ; appoint ment of veterinary surgeons ; appoint ment of an entomologist with a view to the thorough investigation of insect and parasite pests, and especially with refer ence to the life history, and the means of dealing with the horse bot fly, etc. ; the establishment of one or more peripatetic dairies ; the necessity for insulated rail way rans for carrying dairy produce on certain days each week ; that bonuses be offered for the building of creameries and factories under certain conditions ; that substantial bonuses be offered for the pro duction of farina and other products of the potato ; the spread of noxious weeds, and how best to cope with the evil; the amount collected on account of the sheep tax, and how it is expended j excessive quarantine charges ; date of quarantine to commence from time of shipment instead of date of arrival in the colony ; suggestions for the prevention of aheep-stealing; that the colony should be declared free of scab ; reductions in railway charges for carrying artificial manures and lime ; reductions in the railway charges for carrying live Btock ; is it desirable that stallions should be taxed ; that the official recognition of the New Zealand Shorthorn Herd Book, the herd book of other breeds, and the draught horses stud-book, be obtained ; that the Government be asked to have the agricultural statistics published at an earlier date; the necessity for having elementary agriculture taught in Govern ment schools; that the Government undertake the analysis of manures, with a view fco prevent the sale of spurious manures ; Lincoln College—to consider the appointment of the governing authority.

The world is ever moving on towards perfection, bubseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made in every branch of industry, but in Baking Powders Perfection has been reached in Warburton's Can 11 Be Beat.

TBE ABHSURTON GUARDIAN: OTtfIISDAY, APftlli 38, ■' 189&™



W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODyS for the coming Season, in variety to suit all pockets. The NEWEST- DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings in Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery in endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties in Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots in every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Cloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves jn Black and tjolors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. tFlannels, at very low quotatione, all qualities and colors, bes value in the trade * Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial -&UTTS, *HIRT«J, BRACES, TIKS, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Geleajftad t Strong Wear." Children's and Infanta* BOOTS and SHOES in endless Variety^ KF ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "^ "THE COR WE B." ; JJ" 0 W L A N D I N G. FENCING WIRE. . FENCING WIRK ? Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rates. BIBCH TIMBER nFANY QUANTITIES J Cl W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, P A PJBR HANGINGS, ET B % TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —*v — :. ■*.':'• 7■':" ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. ■ „. . ■ ' - I • . . :i frentil em en • WE £ AYE JUST LANDB» « s . s . » uceana- 8 . 8 VXO U LJ.tsllJ.t3ll , « Doric," and s.s. " Pfceha;? direct' f^m the Beat Manufacturers a Splendid Lot 1 of'"" ' ""■'* Mew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in*. BEST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS; REAL tfANNOCKBURNS WORST ED €QAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHBVK& SERGIS W STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS: TAKUY v"" ** * WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. < ' >' ? r " WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods'including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MQSGIEL,, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port, nvmteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats,' Umbrellas and Leggings. ..' ■• 1-. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes '' r MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and SHOI2S of EVERY DESCRIPTION, Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and '" Reliable N.Z. Makes. ' gg|J* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPAEROW &TBERB.YMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST? STREET ASHBtfttTON. WATCHMAKER, Q QoloV OCULIST JEWELLER, O. OPTICIAN AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TEST!Na AND SPECTACLES. BEGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and will opsn on Saturday, April 33, n the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Black, next door to Mr 0. M. Bkookk, Chemist, solely on his own account, as WatcliuiaUeiv Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large. New, and Choice SfcocK of Jewellery, 'Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and bein<? 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. !■ WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. East Street HL HI, ;'JOWES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD?, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed iNote and ffi&velopes. 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. AGENT for Milner aad Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. Sfl Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that'theyjhave'ehartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of : . Wheat to London DURING THE MONTHS OF M. A. RO H, A. 1? MI JL, AN O JML AY, at 30s per ton freight. ,.,..,? r " Advances'^mad Against shipments Froc of Commission and Interest Friedlander Bros, WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, • . ■ . ■■• ■.K-Vivrse/.M-! ' ■ BABLEY akl) RYEGEASS/ TN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PiAICES GIVEN 1 ; £' FEIEDLANDBB BKOB. ASHBURTON Tl \ AND LYNDTTURST



I Public Notices. THE iSHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND \ HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. rpHE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, •*- Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokea Requisites in the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornamenti Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. {■ HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. GREAT SALE AT Piekford & Undrill'a PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CAsk PURCHASERS. TT^URNITUREof ull kinds, Carpets: Jj; , ; Brussels,(Tapestry, &c. J Mattings, Linoleums, Floorcloths, V ■ . ;■ &C.;:& C.', ■ ■.-,•; '■■ must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured libonitsed Sideboards, Tables, &c. - Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDBESS PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TANCItED STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrew Orr IS OPENING \ A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets^and Capes, very; choice, j MILLINERY, English and Parisian. Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Cjrsets, Urn -L* brellas, Gloyes. ; ■pUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs : OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks fl or . PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, UUU formerly 2s 6d per pair. /^ T^-4and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid Gloves at 4s 11 d. T ADIES' French, English and Colonial -L* Boots and Shoes r* 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 Mr J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, A; JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. JE~SSON (Late J. Quini])^ Practical Watchmaker <fc Jeweller, EAST STBEET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr Anderson, ettd,4ler)»



KAIAPOI HOUSH. JO ALANCE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS |EX VESSEL 1 DAILY EXPECTED. i IMMENSE STOCKS OF NEW GOODS FOR IN■SJP E G TJION, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCHASES MEN'S OUTFITS . ... 45* LADIES' DKESS ... ... ** 11<1 complet ■ : '■ -O , ; MITCHELL & TUJiNER.



: FOR SALE.—A Bargain, 2£ Acres c 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 Sheej Farm with improvements; low price, easj 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 in West Street ; a very ow rental will be accented Apply to " T. BrTLLOOK. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANOitED STREET. TITE 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 lb. 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 in the £) off the prices charged at their scores, otherwise our ovra low prices will be for NETf CASH ONLY. HENRY ZANDER? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Guns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well wn-th of inspec on. Reyolyers, Revolvers. 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 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\, 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 in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE'— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND (3HIOKWHEAT 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 7AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Companyl Canton Marine Insurance Company, \U3twliiUi Mutual itymie^S-ioiety



John Orr and Co., ifwPORTEKS OF HARDWARE pjAVE JUST JANDED, Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva fnised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Bciled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors j Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers in great Variety. GUNS. ~~ Slfl^lH^^SKiiiiP9 GUNS POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. ■\yE PAVE NOW ■ A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF, Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. Al NEW ZJBAX.APTC> CAEKIAGE WORKS. Reeyes and Go. BEG to advist the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Anderson s Foundry, Ohristchurch, in 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 in New Zealand. REEVES AND CO. 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. REEVEfc AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45, REEVES AND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best in the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen in want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our, inventions and improvements bring us to the front in this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm in New Zealand. Bear in 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 in this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provement relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK Twenty "Vehicles of Diilevent Styles Literally covered with improvements, d tyjst p,f all, fitted with, KEEYJW PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all afc the late Christchurch Show, Ifc^DQN'T fail to give us a call, and have you.r carts, fitted with this attach ment^ It .saves accidents \it saves swear ing, and enables you to ma.ke driving a comfort, v perfect balanoe of your vehicle being easily obtained, ::EEVES~& CO., CH^i'-iL 1) 3 C&EEU.OHRISTCHURCH. 140



Public. Noti os. DON'T FORGE r rriHE final production of Robertson's -*- Laughable Comedy, " Caste," TAKES PLACE AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, ON Friday, May 30. And at the Timaru Theatre, on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, May 24. Admission 3s, 2s, and Is. 4§209 QDDFB.LLOWS' HALL" For a season of four nights only, COMMENCING Wednesday, May 4. DOBSON-KBNNEDY DRAMATIC & COMEDY COMPANY. First production, with powerful cast, the'great Romantic Irish Drama, by ths late Dion Boucicault, in three acts, en titled the " SHAUGHRAUN." New Scenery, New Dresses, New Music. Look out for LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. Musical Conductor—R. S. Airey, R.A.M. Complete change of programme Nightly. Prices, 3s, 2s (Children half price) and Is. Box Office at Harry Friedlander's. d*2l3 J. E. PETHERICK. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL \X7"ANTED to Purchase a good Draught v * Horse for Council work, not more than six years old. A trial and warranty required. Apply to the Foreman, Council Yards, Burnett Street 4J208 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. rr-ENDEHS are invited for Grazing -1- 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 u.s.s co |Hm u.5;5.,00 'It ■" UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TOW AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday, GlflO JAMESON, A.gent for ishbutton PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNBR & THOMPSON desire to intimate- to the Public that they have rearranged the Ashburton Hranch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-claim PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. E.isy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. PUBLIC CHALLENGE] ' BROOKES "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP "versus 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 Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their trouble in 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 in 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. C. M BROOKE, Ashburtost NEWJGOODS^ W. W. SPENCER & CO. HAVE just received a large and well-assorted Stock of NEW GOODS Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY,~"CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Come and sec our New Dress Goods at C^d. Remarkable value in new Dress Goods, at 7Ad 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, lO^d. Grey Silesias, 3Ad. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from. The very best makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. Beys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 Pairs Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s 3d, now 10s 6d. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6s lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. bqqts."boqts. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 4s 1 Id. 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 in Ashburton of Children's. Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices. Our Motto is First Class Wear at the VERY LOWEST PQSSIBL.K tfRJCES, W. W, Spencer & Co. I THE AUCADE,



TENnERS ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL '"pENDERS are invited for planting JL 45,000 trees, Hinds and Dromor. districts, in three contracts. Ploughing and harrowii g 150 acres, Valetta and Cracroft, in two contracts. Fencing part reserve 2560, 118 chains m one contract. Specifications at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent in by 11 o'clock a.m. Friday, sth May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTEF, 4| 195 County Engineer. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. '"TENDERS are invited for the erection _L of about 3£ miles of Fencing on the Railway Line, near Hinds. Specifications may be seen at the Stationmasters' offices, Hinds, Rangitata, Winslow, Tinwald, and Ashburton ; and Tenders must be lodged at one of these places before noon on MONDAY, May 9. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, April 22, 1892, 4 192 IN THE ESTATE OF J. H. STONE, METHVEN. RENDERS wanted for buildings on ■*- part of rural section 17,230, Mefchven, lately occupied by Mr Stone, storekeeper. Particulars to be obtained from Mb, Stone, Methven, or the under signed. Tenders close at noon on May 3. Any tender not necessarily accepted. Address tenders, W. care of Mr J. H. Stone, Methven. Trustees -P" H- WRIGHT, TENDERS. TENDERS will be received until I SATURD kY, May 7, for Ploughing, Harrowing, Drilling, and Rolling 120 Acres Wheat Stubble. Particulars from Dixon & Cow, or Mr Teppetts, Tinwald. 4§224 MESSRS FRIKDLA.NDER BROS. ASHBURTON KACIWCLUB Autumn Meeting-, May 4th and sth. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. 1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. -"■J- 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, 8- twelve o'clock sharp, the following:— LOT"! PUBLICAN'S BOOTH and ■*- Luncheon Room, under Grand Stand. „ O PUBLICANS' BOOTH, under new Shilling Stand, „ Q CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH, *■* under new Shilling Stand. „ BRIGHT TO CHARGE AD- MISSION to Shilling Stand. „ ftT RIGHT TO SELL OYSTKRS *-* in Saddling Paddock. 6RTGHT TO SELL OYSTERS outside of enclosures. „ ij 1 HORSE YARDS. Terms at Sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4*210 Auctioneer. Fubli) Notices. ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. /~\CCUPIERS are requested to KJ thoroughly OVERHAUL RACES during following periods, when water will bo shut off. Strict attention will be enforced. E Race and Branches—Chertsey-Rakaia, 2nd to 7th May inclusive. C D and Branches — Chertsey, 9th to 14th May inclusive. A B and Branches-Ashburton-Dromore, 16th to 21st May. F Race and Branches and Wakanui Flat Races, 23rd to 28th Maj. Ashburton-Hinds, including Wheat stone and Waterton, 2nd to 7th j May. Hinds-Rangitata, 9th to 14th May. Mount Somers, Springburn and Ash burton Forks, 16th to 21st May. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County iLnsrineer. Ahsburton, April 23. " 4JIBB IMPORTANT NOTICE. I BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that I have taken the premises recently occupied by Mr Salek. where I intend to carry on the practical repairing of WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2. Over twenty years experience, of which twelve were spent in England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and reasonable charges mc t v !^e relied upon. A T,:iAL SOLICITED. F. PICKFORD, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4 223 NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of tie "Banks and Bankers Act 1880" and the " Banks*and Bankers Act Anr.end mentAct 1882," THURSDAY, May 5, 1892, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday as from twelve o'clock noon, at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks. ' For the Bank of Australasia, E. W. MQRIUH, Inspector. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld. r G. E. TOLHURST, ' Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, 4 221 General Manager. THE Next Ciiertsey Wale yfi\\ be held on. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1892. t. McDowell, Secretary



MILES AND CO. ASMBURTQN SALEYARUS. '' ' '-J * _«__. • ' ■ • ' • MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to sell by auction, at the above Yards, on Tuesday next, "j QA l^our and Six-tooth Crossbred 4-OU WRTHERS and Maiden EWESI IVime freessers. "iOnO Four-tooth CROSSBRED +uuu WETHERS from tho .kagmhor Station. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, GEO. JAMESON, *%$% Agent, Ashbufton,