Mr J. P&rt«r, nurseryman, brought to this office ' to-day a bloom of a new o hrysanthemum—the Violet Rose—which he recently imported from Home. The flower is of the incurved kind, colored as its name implies, and measures six inches across, the petals being four inches long and three-quarters of an inch broad. The bloom is to be exhibited m the w.'n low of Mr W. C. Davis, East street. The body of Jbbn Bands, Second saloon steward of the s.s. Coptic, was found floating m Lyttelton harbour between the ocean steamers wharf and the dock, yesterday morning. He was last seen alive at the Lyttelton Hotel at 11.15 last night, when he appeared to be sober. His watch stopped at 11.23. At the inquest'to-day a verdict of found drowned was returned, there being no evidence how deceased got into the water. A rider was added that the ocean going steamers wharf should be better lighted, and a chain or other protection placed along the breastwork there to keep people from walking overboard. The trial chess tourney is drawing to a close, and it is notified that the scores of thoee who have not played a certain number of games will he cancelled, so that- the tourney may be concluded by May 31. The second tourney entries close on that day. Lord Glasgow arrived at Sydney on Friday and left for New Zealand on Sunday. He is expected to reach Wellingcon on the following Sunday or Monday. Mr C. W. Turner, Christchurch, has re ceived a cable message from Messrs Ireland, F.aser, and Co., stat ng that a terrific hurri cane passed over Mauritius on April 29, doing immense damage to shipping and also to the sugar plantations. In consequence of the damage it was estimated that the crop would not exceed 60,000 tons sugar, or about half an average crop. The following teams will take part m to morrow's matches :—ll a.m.—Ashburton second fifteen—Full back, A. Mines ; three quarters, C. B. Knight, N. Orr, L. Matson ; half-backs, Denshire, Grant: forwards, A. Fooks, H. Fooks, Walker, Healy, Hefford, Maxwell, G. Moss, H« Moss Fp sight; emergencies, T. Pauling, H. Anderson, E. Purchase. V. Lancaster Park, 3 p.m — Ashburton second fifteen—Full back, J. Peter; three-quarters, D. T. Todd, David Matson, A. Stewart; half-backs, W. Mose3, E. Proctor; forwards, Baird, Bowler, Clowes, Cow, Cox, Cromie, Dixon, Maddren, Simp eon; emergencies, Walker, H. Moss, Knight. V. Southbridge—back, Hislop; ih-ec quarters, Robb, Overton, McMillan; half backs, Brady, Brady; forwards, McLeod, West, Moore, Walker, Dobbin, Shearsly, Flood, Price, Willis. Statutory Declaration.-—I, Franz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vie tona, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. How ever, m spite of all efforts,, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called en Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globnlus, and "by the application of the sam# I had he satisfaction of seeing''my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day he s recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this olemn declaration, etc —Franz Raabk Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and ■eventy-seven, before me, Morita Ctolwi, J P —(Advt.) 2

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necassarv alterations :— TUESDAY, May 24 For New South Wales, Queensland, and Calcutta (for despatch by Tuesday's express, to connect with s.s. Rotokino at Oanoaru), at 1O a.m.; guard's van, Tuesday's ex press, at 12.53 pin. WEDNESDAY, May 25 For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Brindisi, Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, &c, and alao for Australian colonies, per express (to connect with s.r, Te Anau at Port Chalmers), at l?3.?*O l>.nn. ; late fee letters, guard's van on express, 12.53 p.m. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per X.M S. Coptio, as follows :—Ordinary letaers, books, and news papers, at O.SO p.m. ; money orders, 3 p.m.; registered letters, 5 p.m. ; late fee letters express van, 6.55 p.m. This mail is due m London on July 0. ; For Westport (direct), per Omapere, at 6,50p.w.; late tee letters, guard's van, 6.55 p.m. HOLIDAY, QU "SEN'S BIRTHDAY. - On Queen's Birthday, May 24, the Ashbur ton Post and Telegraph Office will be open from 9 till 10 a.m. and from 7 till 8 p.m. only. Mails for Christchurch and North will close at 6.30 a.m. and for Dunedin and South at 10 a.m. No mails will be despatched after 10 a.m ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Tongariro, left April 16, due London May 27. Ruahine left April 21, due London June Arawa, left April 30, due Land on, June 10. Aorangi, leaving May 14, due London - June 24. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. y Monowai, leaving Auckland "May 21, due London June 22.

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, MAY 2S, 1893.



Wat^ This Space- , EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL S H OIRT L V APPEAR FROM THE NOTED BOOT DEPOT j llroekcllmiik MANAGBB



East Stbbet H. JU. /OiVES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOO0i», FASOY^CHINA, GLASty and PLATifiD GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Mote and Etvclopcs. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account; Book.s, ruled, printed and bound to a ivy pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as voon as pussibltl. Papers and Magazines supplied.' Pianos »nd Orcans sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices- equal to procuiiuy from Christcbucob. Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. 3JI



~"S. SALEK'S OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, HAVING completed the fitting up of my new Shop in'Easfc Street (next to Mj W vt R^nitF chemist) m a sfcylfl second to none m the district, I beg M C. M. Bboom. sbock y and to ann ounce that I hare comment invite inspection^g «J^°s{£WELLEH, and OCULIST S OPTICIAN BußTa SvvT^m Lararu?"atent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. V^^^K^»dJow^' For Wedding or Birthday PrwenU ant pJ^SS^Flh*™ • ***** of Hi g h.cla ? sGood ; ,ele g aa and unique mdesigii note^ ak w A TCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT 1 m its arrancements, and having obtained extra^swtanc* ouHomer ■ 2* j°ta doAe pr^i y and sati^ctorilir-""' ' ■;. Noie tHU "New Addkess-: S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, Next Mk OT W." Brookk, Chemist. ■■,-:



n rk-i^ rx « . WE HA^VE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Uceana,^ VxGHLI"III<3JI . *• D )ric," anda.B " Pkeha," direct from the 1 Manufactures a Splendid Lot of ]¥ew Winter Ooods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, vv*T f)K wKfiLAND SUITINGS, REAL TiANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT* INGS CHECKS. STRIPES, AND FANG* CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. # WF have also iust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods in^udjng ASHBURTON ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blanketa, Port, manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. • ./'h ;/-**'l BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and BHOISS of EVERY DESCRIPTION ""Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported directfrotaihe maker*) and ' Reliable N.Z. Makei*> -;_ HH* EVERY PAIR GUArTnXEED to give GOOD WEAI&* SPARROW FbEREYMAN V^O^AWifKß^ and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.



Grain Ships to London, THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have charter*! several First Class Iron Vessels fur the conveyance cf Wheat to London LOADING DURING THB MONTHS, OP MARC H, APRIL, AP* D 31 A It, at 30s per ton freight. , A.drances made a^Aina^ shipments Free of Commission'snd Interest. Friedlander B^os. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and : ■';/ RYEGRASS^ IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN' FETED[,ANDEB : BiiOS. 4SHBURTON, TINWALP AND LYNDHURaT3



F. BLACK, PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKEB," EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT^ MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'list for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. First Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, London MR ANDREW BLACK was a student at tha British Horological Institute. and passed through all the different Branches, making two watches, one a key winder and one keyless ; he is therefore thoroughly competent to repair properly any watches that may be entrusted to him. He has noticed, while m tho colony, that wAtchgp arc very often" entirely spoiled through being entrusted for repair to men who lack the necessary tiAinfng. No 6M but a practical man can understand how to repair a watch proporly, and as there is no royal road to watchmaking, good .h^achin^ and ye.ars,ot practice are needssorjr before a riian can (with truth) call himself'a watchmaker." Anyone possessing » valuable watch cannot thtiefore be too careful lo keep' it out of tho hands of un trained men. , All work will now be done personally by MR BLA.CK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. BE SURE OF THE ADDRESS— F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER, ORR'S BUILDINGS Next door to Mr John Orr's Premises.



A NEW AND MARVELLOUS EEMEDY. SOLOMON SOLUTION No* Creating a Furore m Australia, owing to its Wonderful Curatite Properties. AN OINTMENT FOR; MAN OR QUADRUI^D. IS A POSITIVE) CURE for Rheumatic Gottfc, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia Sprains, Wounds, Sores, Swellings, Ringworms, Chilblains, &c, &c. TUB SIMPLeThONEST'TRUTH. Ootavia Villa, Howe Crescent, Albert Park, Melbmtrne, , March 11th, I 892 GvvftvmKV —For nearly three years I have been a martyr to Rheumatic Gout, monSfofthTperLdlTa/positively lost the use of my legs, and for two years I have been umble to walk without crutches or sticks. I have had torty-eight electric bath*, and Sent three weeks at the springs at Drysdale. About three weeks ago I was induced to anoVam now enabled to walk without any assistance whatever. HiUthis trusting that it may be SOLOMON^ SOLUTION Is the Most Recent and Wonderful Discovery as a Treatment for HORSES, CATTLE & DOGS. GUARANTEED TO CURE HORSES of Sore Shoulders and Bxcks, Mange, G rth Galls Greasy Heels, Cuts, Strains, Swellings, Cracked Heels, Contracted Beet, Splints, &c. CURES COWS of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. CURES DOGS of Mange, and every description of Cuts and Sores. IT CURES SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY. £50 was posted as a forfeit to the Melbourne Hospital should SOLOMON SOLUTION fail to cure m thres applications the Champion Racehorse CARBINE, Every Householder should keep it. No Stable can afford to do without t. To Farmers it is so Invaluable. Sold by all Medicine Vendors and Saddlers throughout the Colony I m Jars, 3s 6d and 7s each. ASHBURTON AGENTS: ASHBURTOK DRUG CO. W. ANDERSON, Saddler. Sole Wholesale Representative m New Zealand : A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford Street, CHRISTCHURCH Patentees and Manufacturers: S»'COS £ CO., 422 Bourke Street, BfßltfOUjttlttt



IMPORTANT TO LADIES aLJ< WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TvVEED3, AT SPECIAL PRICES. iMm n - T Q ■ — TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS UAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY atsd JFOHX.uWIN<* DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lob I.—All Wool Colonial Pr^as Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30a, special price ISs 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lofc 2-AU Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special pri-e %£ O* for dross of seven yards. . Lot3-~AH Wool Colonial Dies* Tweeds, forty-four mcnes wide, ma Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 3*9:1, special price J33s».©d for dress of'seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SJKCXIOIV. I ; 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6.1, special price 35s O<l each. . , . • „*• a i 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usua, price 365. -bd and 49s Gil, snecial prices £s£ss and 35s Ocl each. 47 Youth's Long" Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 63, special prices, '" CSS lltl and I>lS ll<l each. .  . 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price llsGd, special price Th* 1 Id'per poir. . . 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s Gd special price! 13«6d per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we arc now soiling at■ Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 2o per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. " SHOPPING BY POST, By means of lie Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and| though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at^ourJEstaUishment brought to youi very door. LETTER OKDER DEfATtTM.EISf'I\ The Letter Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular. Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods'sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, • " • can be returned. W. STRANGE AND CO., DHRISTOHTJEOH. dcoM's Unrivalled Cooking Ranges.^ GEE AT REDUCTION PRICES. LAX a E SHIPMENT OF LAM PS, WOETE INSPECTION, •.- IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES. John Qrr and Co., EAST STREET.



AUSTRALIA* I MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus Every Year The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent, Character, and ensures a Considerable Lacger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Ausy tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS KBAULY £10,000,000 mA sterling, | All invested to yield nearly 6 perCHX BONUSES. ASH BONUSES declared for the first FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £469,856, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. I SURE-YOUR LIFE IN THE A.. M. P SOCIE IV, And secure a BONUS K7KUY YEAR POLICIES Oi NEW ZEALAND REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING, £5,000,000. Assets m New Zealand, £1,410,270-. Expenses of Management LESS THAN U PERCENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. ! EDWARD W. LOWE, : Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellingto.l, W, H. DERRY, ■District Secretary .Ohristchurch. H. ZANDER Local B,mW Ashbucton.



NEW _GOODS. W. W. SPENCER & GO. HAVE jast received a large and well-assorbed Stock of ; NEW GOODS Direct from the English Manufacturers. drapery.llothing, AND ■; BOOTS. * Come and see out New Dress Goods at Gidi; 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 qualicy. Calicoes, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10-^1 Grey Silesias, 3&d. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from.. The very bes makes and shapes, cheaper than any I other house m Ashburton. Beys' Tweed Suits from 4s 1 Id Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 Pairs Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s sd, 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. BOOTS.~~BOOTS. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 4s lid. Women's Kid Lace Shoes 5s 6d, wonderful value. Our own make Men's Bluohers, 5s Gd. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s lid 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 PRICES W. W. Spencer & Go. THE ARCADE.



Mount Somers Coal. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WE, the Undersigned, beg to notify that we have entered into Partner ship as from April 1, 1892, as Coal Merchants For the Special Sale of Mount Somers Coal. The Coal that we are now offering the Public is far superior to that which has previously been on the market, and those requiring a cheap and good fire for the coming winter should give the local Coal a trial. . HARRIS & KNIGHT. sf&



Public Notices G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING BOUGHT the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill of Business from Mr J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing au Entirely New Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, at Lowest Possible Pi-ices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. Jesson. (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton 1 (Next Mr Anderson, saddler)-



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SPELLING LINE. Either se* and earn good income. Apply early only a limited number is required. * NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, ftP.C, Sydney, N.S.W KLAJNIHER & BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. A LL information concerning Cost of A Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent, Ashburtcn. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, \,f ILLINERY, English and Parisian 1M Models, Flowers, Feathers, eto. LADIES Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Cjrsets, Ur n biellas, Gloves. TJ*UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks /- ]'AIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3c DOO formerly 2s 6d per pair. p _.* i and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid A> 35 Cloves at 4s Hd T ADIES' French, English and Colonial i-* Boots and Shoes /-* ENTS' Suits to order from £3] I "RRUSSBLLS, Tapestry, and Kidder IX3 Carpets. ANDREW ORR-



G. Faweit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administer?d. Private Residence —Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery,



TEMUKA V. ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temuka "Silver Dust" Roller Flour; BEST QUALTTY. In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 251 b Brtge. At Enorraov'S Reduct'ons. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms



ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the _LN Partnership hitherto subsisting between Hugh C. Cratgiiead and Edwin G. Craigtiead, Tailor.", trading as H. and E Ckaighead, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent—Mk E. G. Cbaigiibad having disposed of his interest it) the business to his brother, Mr W. Bruce Graighbad. Ashburton, May 2, 1392. In reference to the above, Mr H. C. Craighkad has much pleasure m intimat ing that, having admitted Mr. W. Bruce Craiohead into partnership with him the business will m future be carried on under the style or firm of H. and W. Craighkad, Merchant Tailors. All lia r bilities incurred by the late firm will he discharged by Messrs H. and W. Craighead, who will also receive all moneys due to the late firm. Boots. Hoots. BOOTS. WANTKD KNOWN.--! 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 ovvn .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 he Premises ; also Repairs.



cJSS REWARD mHE above reward will be paid on cpn -*- viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. - J. R. WILLIAMS, M mag or. TAILORING FOR THE TIMES. H. E. »OWIiE, "THE TIMES" TAILOR, BEGS to thank the Public of Ash burfcon and District for their liberal support during the last twelve months. Having met with so much success, he wishes to state that he is enabled to offer greater advantages than any Tailor m tho town. B.E.D. having served six years m one of the best Chriafcchurch firms is himself a PRACTICAL TAILOR. 1 R.E.D. not being mixed up with so many branches of trade, is consequently m a position to give his whole attention toITAILORING. PRICES for the TIMES. FIT and STYLE for the TIMES.. QU A Lll V and WORKMANSHIP for the TIMES. Hundreds »t Patterns to choose from. TIIJE ABCIIIK, Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. 5+68



THE RONGO PAT TENEI KEI KOUTOU KA.TOA. Macbean stewards NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUt 1 NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA, NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand, In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. rPHFi NEW CURE is the only Specific JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Group the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hob baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing bleep. The NEW CURE is the only tiue Lung Disinfectant. In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Cigarettes, 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 3a 6d and, 7$



IHIFOBTAMT KOTICE. 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 CLCCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2. Over twenty years experience, of which twelve were spent m England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and reasonable charges may be relied upon. A TRIAL SOLICITED. E. PICKEORD, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4 223



MR T. BULLOCK. TO LET.- Rooms m the Arcade ; gas laid on. Very suitable for meetings. £2000 to lend on good farm land at urrent rates. TO LET.—Cottage of four rooms. Rental, 4s 6d per week. RAKAIA TOWN SECTIONS.—I am prepared to receive offers for the follow ing viz., 26, 86, 121, 124, 208, 291, 292, 295, 297, 298, 462, 468. CHERTSEY TOWNSHIP. —I have the following Sections for sale : —85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107» 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 143, 145. Easy terms if required. H T. BULLOCK.



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Dunedin Races. Cheap trip to Timaru May 24, for Caledo nian Sports there. EXCURSION Tickets to Dunedin will be issued at Ashburton at 32s first class, 22s 6d second, from May 21 to 24, available for return till 30th. On the 24th May. Excursion Tickets to Timaru at 6s 6d first class, 4s 6d second, will bo issued for a train which will be due to leave At>hburton at 10.20 a.m., and return from Timaru at 5.30 p.m. They will bo available by this train only. The Goods Shed at Ashburton will be CLOSED on May 24. 5*113 BY ORDER



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. HPENDERS are called for cleaning out 1_ the Drains on the Swamp Road, Hinds (some 370 chains). Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, Thomas's Buildings, West Street, Ashburton, onor before SATURDAY, May 28, addressed to the Chairman and marked "Tender." By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 51-146 Clerk.



(JSS CO '^f^ U.SS.,C( If UNiON STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturdoy. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. M eibourn c—Tuesday, GEO JAMESON, Agent for \shburfcon___ LONGBEACII ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERS are invited for the cou- JL struction of two Fords on the Boundary and Ford's Roads. Tenders to be sent m on or before SATURDAY, June 4. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 5§139 Surveyors to the Board.



•pG Meet the Timcs.r-rl amsupplying X. Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. inspection invited. — J. W. llar-dley, East street. 6J201 FRIEDLANDER BROS. For "Private Sale. A 600 ACRE FARM AT JNEWLANDS. WE are instructed by bhe present owner, Mr Mahtin Griffin, to offer for private treaty his FARM situated at Newlarids, about oneand a half miles from Dromofo Railway Station. The Land has been well farmed, and is m j good heart : a large proportion is ready for Cropping. Fences are m good order, and Water Races through every Paddock. The Buildings and outhouses are sub stantial. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLAFDER BROS,, Ashburton. or MARTIN GRIFFIN, 130 on the Farm.



GREAT ATTRACTION ON Queen's Birthday. FOOTBALL. ~ FOOTBALL. MORNING : ASHBURTON 2nd V. LAfcCA&ihR PARK, at 11 o'clock. AFTERNOON I ■ASH3URTON Ist V. SOUTHBRIDGK at 3 o'clock. Admission Is. Children halfpnco. Ladies free. ■ Those attending m the morning, can obtain passes at the gates to admit'm the | afternoon. Members who have paid their subscriptions can obtain free passes from the Secretary. The Second Fifteen is requested to meet at P. Thomas Gram Store at five niinutesjlo ten_sharp. " TENDERS. TO lee by teuder, 200 acres of tussock land for ploughing, on Maronan Road above Hinds ; work to be completed by July 20. Tenders close on SATUR DAY, May 28. For particulars apply to m% flewington,



WANTED to Let, a three-roomed Cottage, with two acrei? cf Land and Orchard. Apply, J. Moisok. 5 158 LOST, addressed Envelope, containing two Money Orders; paymenistopped. Reward at Mail Office. 5 159 LOST, en Saturday night, a buggy whip on the Alford Forest Road, also on Sunday, a boy's overcoat on the Lauriston Road. A reward will be paid on returning the same to Commercial Hotel. 6§160 TEN D E R S. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a COITAGE m Havelock street. Plans and specifications at my Ofhce. Tenders close on FRIDAY, May 27. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R B 6 157 Architect^ ' " ™cTh ESS. ! PLAYERS are notified that as the Trial Tourney is to be concluded by Slst inst, the scores of those who may then have played less tlwn six games will be cancelled ; other games not then began will go by default. 5 150