accidentally knocked down the hold of th< S? Australia, and has been lingering or at the hospital ever since, died to-day. The business of the Public Trust Ofhc. in March wa3 the largest on record, thirty-seven different properties beiiii placed under its administration, Ihc recent changes have decreased the cost v several directions, especially in small estates. i~.ii. i An inspection of Mount Cook barracks shows that the drainage is allowed to piu* through an untrapped dram. A repon has been sent to Me Seddon condemning the system. '   Dcnebin, April 6. A young man named James Carson, twenty two years, son of a storekeeper at Kaitanrata, died this morning from the effects Jof injuries received by being thrown from a horse. . At the inauguration of the University classes, Dr Brown, who was chief speaker referred to the criticism of the medical school made by the medical congress ai Wellington. The weak point in the school undoubtedly was that it did not give a* much clinical instruction as -was desirable. This turned on the financial position of the hospital and this must be met. Ihe Rer Dr Stuart, chancellor, suggested establishing a hospital Sunday, which Di Brown said would probably get over the difficulty. Invebcargill. April 6. Black water, th». residence of Mr Nurse, near Riverton, was totally consumed by fire early this morning; plate, pictures, library, and jewels, in fact everything, being lost. Mrs Nurse and the other inmates had just time to escape as they rose from their beds. The property is in sured in the New Zealand office but the amount is not yet known. Many heir looms and rare articles were lost. A strong northerly gale was blowing at the time.

MAGISTERIAL.

AJ3HBURTON- THURSDAY

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M.) Sheep Act.—A charge of having in fected sheep in a public slaughter yard was laid by Mr W. G. Rees against Charles Hill, but was withdrawn, the Inspector being satisfied with the publicity «nven to the case. He wished it to be funderstood that the Act of 1886 was re pealed. Oivil Cases.—James GudseJl v. Amy Homersham, £3 19s 7d ; for plaintiff. Mr Moore ; for defendant, Mr Outhbertson. Plaintiff said that, after the bankruptcy of her husband, defendant had become personally responsible for the bread account of the family, and the bills had been rendered in her name, and paid by her until now. He had no knowledge of whether defendant had any means of her own, Mr Cuthbertson contended that the proper person to sue was the husband, who was at work, and no proof had been udduced that the defendant had any means of her own. Also the account had been rendered for "loaves" at 7d each, and under the Adulteration Prevention Act, bread must be sold by weight, and the weight in this case had not been given. His Worship took ■till next court day to look up the question of selling bread by loaves or by weight. Cooper v Burgess, £5 Is lOd, judgment for plaincift by default. F. Makeig v John Corbett, £8 ss. For plaintiff, Mr Wilding ; for defendant, Mr Pornell. Plaintiff, in evi dence, said that in February last, defendant gave him samples of barley and employed him to find a purchaser for three thousand fivehundred bushels at3s a bushel. Agreed with defendant to take 1| per cent com mission on the sale. Received an offer of 2s lOd per bnshel from Mr Rutland, Timaru, which Corbett declined. Next got an offer of 2s lid which Corbett also declined, and finally gob an o.fer of 3s, which witness accepted. Corbett, how ever, after witness had agreed to sell, t Id him he had sold the barley already at something under 3s. Had gone to Timaru to make this sale, and it was two days after his return that Corbett told him the grain waa sold. John Corbett, defendant, said Make^ met him on the street and asked him if he had any barley for sale, as he was a barley buyer in any quantity. Told Makeig he had barley, had no tamples then, but would bring up samples. Took samples to his office. Witness' brother-in-law was with witness, and they both had samples. Makeig said he would send the barley to Timaru, and as.it was a large lino he would take 1| per cent commission. Agreed to give him 1£ per cent if he got 3s a bushel for the barley. Received an ©ffer subsequently from Makeig of 2s lOd which he declined by letter. Did not have any higher offer from Makeig, and witness sold the barley to Fned lander Bros for 2s lid. The day the sale was made, had a glass of beer m the Somerset with plaintiff, and told him the barley was sold, Never heard from Makeig at all that he had an offer of 3* per bushel, and heard nothing of the claim for commission until the barley had been delivered. The wheat had been sold to Friedlander before Makeig said anything about 2s lid a bushel. Hugo Fiied'ander said he bought about 3500 bushels of barley from Corbett at 2a lid. Makeig had nothing to do with the sale, which was made to him by Corbett and Sinclair. This was on the sth, There was no com mission given or received on the transac tion. Henry Sinclair said he went with Corbett to Makeig with their samples of barley. Makeig said he was buying for a brewer at Timaru. They told him they would take not less than Bs, ana if the grain were sold at that price they would allow him 1| per cent He had 400 bushels and .Oorbitb had 3000. Makeig was to have a few days in which to sell. He offered Corbett and witness Buose q uenHy 2s lOd, but both declined. Ihe day the barley was sold Makeig said he had an offer of 2s lid, but the barley was sold by that time. He never made any objection to the sale, and never claimed any commission. F. Bowden also gave evidence. After counsel addressed the bench his Worship found that the claim of plaintiff had not been established and gave iudgment for defendants.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

On Saturday evening, by nine o'clock, are due the sweep of 2 soys for the Ash barton Stakes and nominations for the the handicaps to be run at the Ashburton Autumn Meelirg. which fakes place on May 4 and 5. The programme is to be found in our advertising columns.

CHERTSEY SPORTS AND RACES.

The annual sports at Ohertsey, which lapsed last year, are to be revived this year, and promise to be the best gather ing of any yet held there. It has been ar ranged with the railway authorities for the express to pick np passengers in the evening. The Burnham band is engaged to play at the meeting. A. feature of the gathering will be theTug-of-War challenge contest, in which, as in tanner years, i considerable interest is centred. Already I two teams, one organised by a well-known knHit of the chopper, have signified then intention of competing. Numerous entries for the open races are already in hand and the committee ask us to remind athletes and horse owners that all entries and nominations close at 9 p.m. next Monday, April 11, with the secretary, Chertsey. '••;•" ■

OAMARU AUTUMN MEETING.

Oamabu, April 7. The North Otft£o.)i>ckey Club's Autumr Meeting opened" to-day in tine weather, and with a good attendance. The follow ing are results : — Maiden Plate, of 25 soys; one milt and a quarter. —The Jewel 1, Affection 2, Cumberland 3. No other starters. Time —2min 21sec. Dividend—£2 12s. Redcastuj: Tbot, of 25 soys ; tw< miles.—Eos, 39riec, 1 ; Katie, 45500, 2 : Contractor, 4see behind scratch, 3. Fourteen staited, Time—6min 4sec. Dividend—£2 11s. North Otago Cup, of 120 s>vs. One and a half mile. Don Pedro, 7st 21b ... (Kingan) J Tempest^ Bst 21b (Sharp) £ Prime Warden, 9st 51b ... (Mcllroy) 3 Galtee Bst 71b, also started. Won by half a length, all out, after a desperate race home. Time—2min 43|secs. divi dend— £8 16s.

The Hutchison-Ballance Libel case.

I'EU PKESS ASSOCIATION.) Wanganui, April 6, Mr Hutchison then dealt with the defence set up by defendants. Mr Boyle, publisher of both the papers in which the words occurred, says they were published as part of a true and accurate report of what took place, and were published bona fide in the interests of the public and not otherwise. Mr Hutchison cited the New Zealand law bearing on such publication under the circumstances which, he said, showed that Boyle was not free to publish such. Mr Ballance's plea of privilege was dealt with, Mr Hutchison stating that the action did not claim heavy damages, but a vindication of character. Mr Boyle examined—Did not know who were the special reporters sent by the "Herald " to Patea on the occasion referred to. Knew Duignan went there at that time, but could not say for what purpose. T. E. Hamerton, journalist, residing at Patea, said that from the paragraph referred to in the " Herald " report it appeared a& if Mr Hutchison was running with the hare and hunting with the hounds. He understood from it that Mr Hutchison signed a bond rather in favor of the Payment of Members Bill, and subsequently opposed it both in Parliament paid at Patea. In cross-examination he thought the statement at the time was slanderous, but wuuld have been libellous if published. Published it in his own paper, but for the benefit of the Patea people. In the next issue of his paper, published some thing already given in his report the previous day in the shape of a leader. Answering Sir 11. Stout, witness said he h*d not been sued by Mr Hutchison for libel. John Wilkie, farmer, Waitotara, under stood from the words referred to that Mr Hutchison signed a requisition in the lobby of the House in favor of the Bill. Thought it dishonorable conduct. Would be surprised to learn that Mr Hutchison was not opposed to the Bill except during the present Parliament. Was not aware of the customs of the House or lobbies, nor the method of pricking the card. Did not consider it to be a slur on any member changing his mind on a question if he had sufficient grounds. A. Tawse, farmer, Xi Iwi, gave similar evidence. Mr Boyle, recalled, paid Mr Hutchison held shares in the '; Wanganui Herald" Company. Mr Ballance had leave of absence as a director of the " Herald " Company, and has never attended a meeting of directors since he became a member of the present Government. This closed Mr Hutchison's case. Sir R. Stout submitted that there was no case, as there was no evidence of publication as far as Mr Ballance was con cerned. As a shareholder or director he could not be liable for the publication, but plaintiff would have to sue the Com pany. The onus of proof of publication lies on plaintiff, and he submitted there was none. Even if Mr Ballance had been a director attending all meetings, he could ! not be sued for libel, as ho was not personally liable for the publication of what appeared in the paper. i Mr Hutchison replied on the points of law. The Court adjourned at 1,45 till 2.30. On resuming his Honor decided that since Mr Ballance had not taken part in the management or direction of the publi cation, and that the plea made on Mr Ballance's behalf must prevail. Therefore there was no case against him to go to the jury* The case, Hutchison v Boyle, was pro ceeded with. Mr Boyle's evidence was that he did not know the report was in the paper when he published, and he has no animus against Mr Hutchison. Mr Smith said he canvassed the House for the Payment of Members Bill before it was introduced. P mongst others he saw Mr Hutchison who told him that he might mark him down as in favour where upon witness put "yes " opposite plain tiffs name. He saw him subsequently and told him then that there was a majo rity in favour of the Bill, showing him the card on which "yes" was written opposite plaintiffs name. That ended the matter so far as witness was con cerned, except that when plaintiff voted against the Bill he told Mr Ballance of his inconsistency. In cross-examination Mr Smith paid that he did not tell Mr Ballance that Mr Hutchison had signed a paper in favour of the Bill, but only that he had verbally consented Plaintiff's evidence was that Mr Smith never a^ked him if he favored the Bill, nor spoke to him on the subject at all, and consequently he never got his consent as stated. Mr Smith's evidence on that point he declared to be incorrect. Counsel addressed the Juty briefly, and the Judge put issues to the jury which were answered as follows:—Are the words relied upon defamatory—Yes. Are they t rue —No. What damage, if any, is plain tiff entitled to recover—4os (amount ckimed). Was part of the speech by Mr Ballance in ■•■ hich the alleged libel was contained n paagonable defence of his character against the attack upon it by the ( plaintiff in Ms speech at Patea—"No. Was the publication by the defendant Boyle I for the public benefit—No. The jury returned with the above answers'about 10.20 p.m., after two and a quarter hours' absence. Judgment was accordingly given for plaintiff with costa, I 1 April 7. In the case of Hutchison v. Boyle, Sir It. Stout applied on behalf of defendant for costs which were granted. Subsequently on the application of the plaintiff leave to move for a new trial was granted, and hearing of the application was fixed to take place within fourteen days. ____________

Among the stook from this district sold afc Addington market on Wednesday, were the following fat sheep :-For Mr H. W. Parsons, merino wethers at 11s, 9s /dancl 03 3d • for Mr I). G. Holmes, crossbred ewes at'l2s lOd to 13s lOd; for Mr M. Fried kinder, crossbred ewes at 12s 8d to 14s Gd ; for Mr J. K. Inwoorl, crossbreds at 16s Sd; for Mr D 13. Carruthers, crossbred wethers amf maiden ewes at 16s 3d, ewes at 10s <cl to 11s 6d ; for Mr E. G. Wright, crossbred wethers at 16s 9d and Kis 10d ; for Ctatmoss (•state, crossbred wethers at 1/s lOd to 18s Id; maiden ewes at 17s sd—these being the top prices of the day ; tor Mr V. Cameron, halfbred and crossbred ewes at Us 6d to 14s 6d. i Have Hfealthy Children by nourishing thorn with A.ulsebrob]s wi. Oo'sMAyrpw-

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEIt PKESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received April 7, 10.25 a.m.) THE NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES. London, April 6. England and France have revived the modus vivendi in connection with the Newfoundland fisheries for the present season.

MILITARY ADVISER.

Colonel Hartman has been appointed military adviser of the Colonies in London,

THE TROUBLES IN CHINA.

Brussels, April 6. The Belgian mission in China is claiming £30,000 from the Chinese Government as compensation for out rages. Hong Ko^g, April 6. The diplomatic concert respecting the disturbances in China has ended, owing to the Russian Minister in Pekin j declining to agree to the steps taken by the German Government.

THE DAHOMEY TROUBLE.

Paris, April 6. The King of Dahomey has burned Retome. It is reported that the French expedition up the Niger, under the leadership of Menard, has been massacred.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Madrid, April 6. A bomb exploded in Valencia, happily without loss of life. A quantity of dynamite has been discovered in Malaga, one of the southern provinces.

EXCITEMENT BICYCLES.

A woman named Hannah iJavis, seventy four years of age, was found dead in bed at Lyttelton, this morning. A general meeting of the Ashburton Foot ball Club is called for to-morrow evening, for the purposo of electing a captain and other business. The Canterbury Fire lusuranee Associa tion has notified the Christchurch City Council that it intends to discontinue pay ments towards the maintenance of the fire brigade. These amount to about jC3OO per annum. The world is ever moving on towards perfection, butseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made in every branch of industry, but in Baking Powders Perfection has been reached in Warburton's Cart fc Be Beat. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN..: THXTRSDAT, APRIL /,:?, J. 893.



frPTlf lAmAn • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Oceana," s.s. \A , « Doric » and R 8 „ Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers ;i Splendid Lot of IV ew Winter (;oods Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in B'"ST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, 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, C»ps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS ancl SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and . Reliable N.Z. Makes. SS* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Grain Ships to London. mHE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered -■-1 {several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of . __„.. Wheat to lioiidon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, A. N » MAY, at 30s per ton freight -I Advances made against Shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY} and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE ORISMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN. FBIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHHRST t ROBERT MURRAYr^^L Watch and Clock Xa£^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, «fee Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STREEtTTshBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. Dissolution of PartneralHp. NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between Morris Salek ofT'maru, Isaac Salrk of VVanganui, and Samurl Salek of Ashburton, trading under the style or firm of I. Salkk & Co., was dissolved on the first April. The said Samuel Sale* withdraws from the firm, and the Ashburton Butiiieeswill 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. Folio wing, will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains :— Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Cloaks, nickel ... 8a 6d 3s 6d Greenstones 6s Od 3s 6d Alarm Clocks, Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new) £2 12s 61 ,30* • Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d, 20.s 15j. - Sale price, 17s 6d, 14», 11s. Now is your opportunity to sret a first class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Rotheram's, Erhardt's, and others in first claiis order ;it Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains in English Levers. Nickel Watches, 15h, Sale Price, 10.*. Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, ;i2* 6i ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4fß. OPTICIAN, *~mrmZ_ EAST STREET, ASHBURfON, Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock mo COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1892, when all the Siock partly damaged by the late fire WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN HALF COST PRICE. |^- NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. CLOCKS, JEWELLERY WATCHES, AND ELECTROPLATE. la* O*. Be Sure of the Address— ORE'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR'S and MR JOHN ORE'S, Four Doors Soujth fioiu L*t«tebop.



Monster JBazaar. rpHE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of ■*- Work in connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPLAR BALL, 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 Mb Clothier's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 COMPULSORY SALE NOW OUT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE AECADB. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2£d Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3£d Men's Woollen Socks 7£ 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 lid Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE John Gr. Jftestell, 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., j LIMITED, UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN . SURANCE CO LIMITED THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT , SAUNDERS 5 BUILDINGS NOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the LN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettesu Madame Weigel's fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. JVOtS ADAJMLS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRA?E.R [a qmia C. E. 3TOOJECSS & SON AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under " The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ash burton February, 1892. 2 PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms, MESSRS MILNER <$ THOMPSON desire intimate to the Public tha.t ikey haye rearranged the Ashburfcon branch of their MU^IC Depot under the management of Mr H v M.. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION or some really first-class PJANOS and ORGANS i now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in the Colony to choose from. H,M. JONES,



WATCHMAKER, Q CJ^l^l^ OCULIST JEWELLER, -O. OaieK, OPTICIAN. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLE?. 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. Brookr, Chemibt, solely on his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice Stoctc of Jewellery, Electro-plafd Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and beinst 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 S3. S. SALBK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN.



MR T. BULLOCK. £78 10a—A bargain—Town section 534 Containing quarter acre, Peter, Street with a strongly buill; store thereon, which could be removed if so desired, near the Commercial Hotel and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK, ASHBUETON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashbueton Hurdle Race Handicap, I 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—Districts—District Weltee Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5. soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 103. 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 sots ; 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, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 aov. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 s#vs from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, IBs ; acceptance, 10s. 4— Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fund 3of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—Opbn Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71 bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 10s. 6 —Harvest Handicap, of 30sovs; th« second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 7ibs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15a ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting wil' be held under the Rules of Racing. .■■•■ NOMINATIONS, in writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by \fee, name pedigree, age, dcacription, and2>erfqrman»es of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashbnrton Stakes, and in the hands 0 the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's r^ces will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published afc or about eight 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 races. 183 EDWARD SAUNTERS, s e qre tary, SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. BUILDING TIMBER at following prices per 100 superficial feet. Alford Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at ... ... lls 6d Weather Boards at ... ;..: 10s White Pine, linfloooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, |in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUQATED, IRON ftnd all necessaries for Building. , FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, all at REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals Opposite Harbison's Auction Rooms. 3J187 u.s.s ca _ kripn u,s 8., co ■ If UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON 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.' EXCURSION SEASON CLOSES QN MARCH £J. GEoIJAMESON, Agent for



Boots, ifoots. BOOTS. YI7ANTKD KNOWN.—T am n«w in VV a position to supply BOOTH and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been nwde to my own special order in the best factory in 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. KB.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. THE \SHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND i HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. THE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites in the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. .tames McGregor, East Street. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A TJSAUHFCL 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 -Lrf brellas, Gloves. "pUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks fZ -. -. PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at la 3d, UUU formerly 2a 6d per pair. /^ Tor 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid Aj AU J Gloves at 4s l)d. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes p ENTS' Suits to order from £3. "DRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder •L* Carpets. ANDREW ORR John Orr and Co. , IMPOKTbRNOFHAKDWAKF, [IAVE1 AYE J UST I/ NDED > Galvanised Iron, all lengths ; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shales ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers in great Variety. GUN 8.. GUNS. POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, | CAPS, j WADS, ETC. XVfE, PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF. Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Sto#k BEFORE GIVING TIfIEIR ORDERS. John Qxv and Co<



Public Notice* BALL Dresses, Evening Gloves, Mounts in Silver and Gold, Muffs, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes, Invigorator Corsets, with straps, IT and N, Zone and all other makes, just opened.—Andrew Orr. 4 57 rAMBURTON^FOOTRALL CLUB. f^\ ENERAL Meeting TO-MORROW, \JT (Friday) Evening at 8 o'clock, at Mr Thomas' Office, Arcade. Business—Election of Captain, and general. LEICESTER MATSON, 4 58 Hon. Secretary. ~ ~ MILES AND CO. ~~TINWALD SALBYAKDS, MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to offer by auction on Tuesday next, T i* <\ f\ MERINO WETHERS from XOybv/ the Mesopotamia Station. i^AA MERINO WETHERS from X/\) \J the Double Hill Station. 1 PAA MERINO EWES from, the XUV/U cient Hills Station. These Sheep are all sound mouthed and m forward condition. KO A T \VO-TOOTH HALFBRED tJO\J WETHERS. Kf)() MERINO EWES. Kfif) HALFBRED LAMBS. ETC., ETC. J T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 4*55 .Agent, Ash burton. D. Thomas. I HAVE decided at the request of several valued clients, to hold a Special Sale of HUNTERS, HACKS, LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, And UNBROKEN COLTS & FILLIES, ON Thursday, April HI; — 1892 — AT THE ARCADE. Early Entries are Solicited, so that each lot may be properly advertised. D. THOMAS, •f-jg Stock Salesman, THE ASHBURTON MAIL. The terms of subscription to this Journal are as follows, viz. :— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s Oil, by post, 8s Oil Half-year... 12s Oft, by post, los Od " Year . .. 20s Od, by post, 26s Od " IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 8s Od Half-year... 13s Od-, by post, 16s Od " "ear ... 26a Od, by post, 32s Od Birbh Marriage, and Death Notices, if pawlf >rat the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4s each, Stamps may beaout for



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