st 9Nv 3« Won by a length after a good ace. Time—3min 39isec. Dividend 4 6s. Thompson Handicap, of 250 snve. One mile — Kupenja, 7st, 1; Cretom c 7*r. 2; Kulnine. b*. 51b, '6. Won uy two lengths. ividend —£15 ss.

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W ELLINGTON, April 30. Proceedings are to be taken against several business people here for neglect ins to send m returns of income. Wclling-toii Hospital. The hospital trustee propose to barrow the money required for additions to the hospital, instead of raising it by a rate. Civil S«rvlc« B»««i«»oni». The Government Insurance Depart ment is preparing tables for a pension scheme for the Civil Service, with special tables for the police. It is proposed to bring school teachers and railway servants into the Civil Service. The Government are net likely to adopt the Railway Com missioners pension scheme, which they consider too complex. But it will be optional with the employees to avail themselves of the scheme prepared for them.

POLITICAL

SIR JOHN HALL AT LEESION

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Sir John Hall addressed the electors at Leeston last night. There was a fair at tendance, aud a vote of thanks and confa dence was passed without dissent. He condemned the Frontier's speeches as en deavoring to set class against class, and said Mr Reeves' speech at Christchurch wae on a higher level. He said the country was galloping to a loan agamst thfc wishes of the electors expressed at last election. He contended the new taxation bore unfairly on land aa com pared with personal property, and asserted that there was no doubt capital was being withdrawn from the Colony. He said woman's suffrage would become law before the present I'ariiament expired. Ihe Legislative Council had, he said, not, resisted the will of the people but only ! the will of the Premier. The present Ministers preached freehold to thecountiy settlers, and leasehold only to town audi ences, but by means of a farm homestead associations were forcing leasehold on the Colony. He would vote for the continu ance of the right of freehold, and lease holders themselves would demand it.

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A U 8 T_RAL I A N, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received April 30, 12.15 p.m.) THE RAILWAY DISASTER. Sydney, April 30. At the inquest upon the victims of the railway accident the verdict was accidental death, and the officials were exonerated from blame. Experts testified that the rail might have been broken without being noticed, and it was more likely it was broken by a carriage than by the engine. Seven of those killed have been burned. The remains of Doig are to be sent to JNew Zealand for interment. TSEW SOUTH WALES' AFFAIRS. ' Mr Dibbs, Premier, was entertained at a banquet last night, and leaves for England this evening. The Cabinet considered it necessary that a person representing the Government should visit England to remove the bad im pressions causedby "false and libellous statements of anonymous writers, it is not intended to over-ride or usurp the duties of the Agent-General. Mr Barton will be acting Premier during Mr Dibbs' absence. _ VICTORIAN RAILWAY MATTERS. Mkubocbne, April 30. The Cabinet has adopted the new Railway Commissioners' scheme of re trenchment, by which it is calculated £300 000 a year will be saved. lhis will be effected by reducing the mileage run by trains and increasing the rates, and by the reductions of all salaries over a certain amount. .

Mr ICraighead, who tried yesterday to break Mr R. Curtis' road record to Methven, met with an accident and did not finish. Anniversary and Harvest Thanksgiving services are announced to be held at the Cameron Street Wesleyan Church to-morrow, the preachers being Rev. J. H. Gray m the morning, and Rev. S. Lawry afternoon and evening. On Tuesday evening, instead of the usual tea meeting, the Rev. & Lawry is to deliver his popular lecture on '•Happy Homeß and how to make them, and a Tea and Coffee Supper will be dispensed by the ladies of the congregation. Special selec tions of music will be rendered by the choir on both Sunday and Tuesday, and the decora tions fare thia year receiving special atten tion. For the very; varied programme of Tuesday evening the tickets-are issued at the moderate price of one shilling. The privileges m connection with the Ashburton Racing Club's Autumn meeting were sold to-day by Messra Friedlander Brothers, as follows-.-No 1 booth (grand stand), Lll 10s, A J. K4ly Central Hotel; No 2 booth (shilling stand), J. Henry, Commercial Hotel, L 18; confectioner s booth, Mrs Ranger, L 4 ; shilling stand, A. Strurgeon,Ll 2s 6d ; right to sell oysters, enclosures, Jewett 15s; right to sell oyster?, outside, PI Senior, ss; horse-yards, W. Baker, LI 2s 6d; right of spori.s, J. Donovan, LI 2s 6d; Cards Brook, 10s jil per dozen; Total, not Including cards, L/o. Thk Best Remedy fob .Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident} recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all She diseases to which we are subject, Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation and safe under any, circumstances. bold m bottles, at Is lid, 2s 9d, lls, by all medicine vendors throuuhou fc tho wtttlti A jrood safety manufactured by the firm or £15 15s is wonderful value. Ihe tele trranhic address is Saville, Chnstchurch

THE ASHBTTRTQN GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, APRIL 30, lgp.



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. HAVING completed the fitting up of my new Shop m East Street (next to Mb C. M. Brooke, chemist) m a style second to none m the district, I beg to invite inspection of my magnificent stock, and to announce thatl have commenced Business as WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER; and OCULIST'S OPT CIVN. AUENT FOR Lazarus' 1 at«nt!System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. Electro-Plated W»r« and Jewellery. For Wedding or Birthday Presenta and Presentations, I have a choice of High-class Goodie elegant and unique m design, which will compare favorably with any stock m Canterbury. WATCHES.—My Special Line of Rotheram's English Levers m Ladies, and Gents', Gold and Silver keyless; key winding, open face, Hunting and Dem'-Hunter* expressly made to my order (as engraved en plate) are not to be excelled by any Watch m the World for satisfactory wear and time-keeping ; also Watches by other noted makers. _.«,„ . The WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is now complete m its arrangements, and having obtained extra a r«istance, customers m»y rely upon getting their jobs done promptly and satisfactorily. ; . Non the Naw Address : ■'-•'",- S. S-A-LIEIK:, WATCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, Next Mr C. M. Bbookk, Chemist. n svn.4l «™ si n . WE HAVE JUST LANDM) ex s.s. " Uceana," s.s lX6TltieilieJl t « Doric," and b.b. " Pkeha," direct *rom th« jfeat Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Mew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, BEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNQCKBURNS, WORSTED! OOATf 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, Cups, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets,- Port* manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrella*; I; and Leggings. / \ .1. BOYS' and YOUTHS'NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. ' '•'-'■ MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTH and SHOTKIS of EVERY DESCRIPTION, ' Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers') and 1 Reliable N.Z. Makes. gUJ* EVEKY PAIR GUARANTiED to give GOOD WEAK SPARROW FbERRYMAF; TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. . f .. .- \ W. H. COLLIER :; TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of 'i NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets.. . 4 .. ■:■ . ' - • . .:*.«>/.■„ The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Facey ' Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m :. Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, \ and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. tFiannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, bes value m the trade Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRT.S r . BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated .. JStrong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety XT ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. *^ .-,.... ---"THIS COHITER." , ; , ' x y jr^"& W' ' L A N D I N G" FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUK-BARBED GALVANIZE!) WIRE • IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required. NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK ; For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Ratw. BIKCH TIMBEK IN~ANY QUANTITIES #W. H. Collins & Co., ; IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PA P,.E RHANGINGS, E TJO., ! TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. '"-if . - h : ■ ( Royal Insurance Company. -• ,- . - .  AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. . I ; -■"/ ci East Street ; :HE- M. JOMBS. • j ■ BOOKS, STATIONERY. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Mote and Envelopes. i Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, ail sizss. i Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. j, Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. ■ Papers and Magazines supplied. i Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. i 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. s AGENT for Milrier aud Thompson, Christchurch. . I AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI Grain Ships to London. THE; UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients thatyhey^havo'chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for,the convey&nce of Wheat to liOPdon DURING THE MONTHS OF. MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY, at 30s per ton freight, Advances^tnad <*«ains^ shipments Fieo of Commission wid Interest. Friedlander Bros. , - ■ -^ WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and s(j  ... RYEGRASS, TN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN FRIEDLANDER BROS.* * ASHBURTOK INWALD] AND LYNDHURST



Public Notloes. THE , TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND BAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor. PROPRIETOR. 7TIHE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, -*- Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites m the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. H4IRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. .tames McGregor, East Street. u.s.s co u.s*s.,ce UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEIA 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, GEO JAMESON, Agent for Ishburton NEW GOODS. "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 see our New Dress Goods at 6|d. Remarkable value m new Dress Goods,"at 1\&. Having a special agreement with a Colonial Mill for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicoes, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10^d. Grey Silesias, 3Jd. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from. The very best makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. Beys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 Pairs Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s Bd, now 10s 6d. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 93 6cl for 6s lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. bo6ts"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 Bluchers, 5s 6d. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE. T 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 m England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and reasonable charges may be relied upon, A TRIAL SOLICITED. F. PICK FORD, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4 223 The world is ever moving on towards perfection, butseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made m every branoh of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Cart t Be Beat,



PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents ' for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per 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 m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NKTT CASH ONL7. HENRY ZANDER. SPECIA LAM OUN CEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Larpe and Varied Stock of Guns Cm tin § Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec S;on. Reyolrers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. yCOTT S 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 m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE 1- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHIOKWHEAT 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 cb, enry Zander, general merchant AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cwmpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, AustiaUw. Mjjtua,! Provided H'»o.ie<y



KAIAPOI HOUSE. OALANOE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS VESSEL DAILY EXPECTED. IMMENSE STOCKS OF NEW GO 0 D|S FOR INSPECTION, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCH ASESJ MEN'S OUTFITS . ... 458 LADIES' DRESS ... ... §9 lid complete 0 MITCHELL & TUKNER.



Jijhn Orr and Co.. {.. roii lifsf-FRAPn-WARsy [-^AYE JUST J^ANHED, Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galra fnlsedPipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Sfcoves and Grates, Locks aad Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. GUNS. " GUNS POWDEB, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. "TO-EJFAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OK ' ; Sporting: Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS! John Orr and Co. Al NEW ZEALAND CARRIAGE WORKS. Reeves and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms and havi?ig 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, make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m 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. REEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45.. • ' ' ' ■ j REEVES A-ND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best m the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our, inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK Twenty Vehicles of Different Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and f.dmirod by all "at the late Christchurch Show, kg^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach ment. It saves accidents ;it saves swear ing, and enables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained, REVEST & CO., CIH3 VJ 3 r&EJIS C, OH RISTCmJRCH, 140



ADDFBLLOW.V HALL. i For a season of fun- nights only, 1 COMMIiNCiMJ Wednesday, 11 *y *• DOBSON-KENS EDY DRAMATIC & OOMBDY COMPANY. First production, with powerful cast, the great Romantic Irish Drama, by ths late Dion Poucicault, m three acts, en titled the " SHAUGHKA.UN." 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. 3*213 J. B. PETHERICK. FOR SALE.—A Bargain, 2£ Acres of Land, together with Cottage, etc., Allenton. £80.—|-Acre, with two-roomed Cot tage opposite the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements ; low price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about A-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to 2 T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.— To Let.—Commodious Grain Store m West Street : a very ow rental will be accented Apply to T. BHLLOCK. GREAT SALE AX Pickford & UiHlrill * PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. "TjIURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets: JD Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Mxmised Sideboards, Tables, (fee- Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, ■TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A "DEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets|and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. T AP.IE3' Dressing'/jowns, Cjisets, Urn- Li brellas, Gloves. P*UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks /- PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly 2s 6d per pair. /%.__, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid Xj *35 Gloves at 4s lid. T ADIES' French, English and Colonial JLv Boots and Shoes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. KJ BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDIREJW^RR a jbs.son, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mr .1. Quink, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely " NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G, JE~SS 0 N (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr Anderson, saddler). ..^ THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 0. M. Brooke, HAVING now finished manufacturing enough Sheep Dip for tho present successful season, begs to notify that he is m regular personal attendance at the Dispensary, with the exception of the hours of 1 to 2 ant' C to 7 p.m. A lar^e supply of Fresh Cod Livtr Oil just imported, and every other requisite on hand necessary for family use, or that may be ordered by the medical profession. '^oNVE^FAir'iiJNioN. TUB above is to be drawn on MONDAY, May 2, m thrf Arcade Chambers, at 3 p.m. The blowing oentlemen have consented to superintend: -The Mayor (Mr H. Fnedknder), D Thomas, T. Bullock, Major Steward, John Henry, P. Devane, and Dr Leahy



LOST— REWARD. A Sheep I>o<f, answers to name of .Toby, whito.and black slightly marked with Un. Finder kindly leave ■wi h'MR D.THOMAS or 4 242 ALKIvED STURGEON. ANNIVERSARY AND HARVEST THANKSGIVING S Wesleyan Church, Ashburton. PREACHERSFOR Sunday, flay 1, 11 a.nu : Rev. .T, H. Gbay • 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m ; Rev. S. Lawry. Tuesday May 3, 7.30p.ra. LEOT U R E BY Rev. S. Lawry, on I " Happy Homes, and How to make Them." •QELECTIONS of MUSIC by the Choir. •^ Tea and Coffee Supper, Tickets Is. 4 240 tuln i p s. FOR SALE, about three hundred acres Turnips, within five miles of Ashburton. For full particulars apply Mail Office. 4*246 (57 FawcitT Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. BOOMS opposite Ma.il Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residjsjnce—Cameron Street. East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. * 4*233 < COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. NOTICE is hereby given that m ac cordance with the provisions of "The Road Boards Act, 1882," and ",The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,,' and Acts amending the same, and conse quent on only four persons having been nominated on the 25ch instant, an Elec tion of ONE MEMBER to fill the ex traordinary vacancy so caused will be held as under : — Nominations m the prescribed form (Blank Forms obtainable from the Re turning Officer, Ashburton) must be de livered to the Returning Officer or ad dressed to him and delivered at the Cold • stream Road Board Officer, Longlands, Hinds, before .Noon on FRIDAY, May 6, IBy2. The Poll, if necessary, will be taken on WEDNESDAY, May 18, 1892, at the same place, between the hours of nine o'olock m the forenoon and six o'clock m the afternoon. J. C, BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, April 28, 1892. 4 220 ASHBURTON "COUNTY~COUNCIL. fIIENDERS are invited for planting J_ 45,000 trees, Hinds and Dromore districts* m three contracts. Ploughing and harrowing 150 acres, Valetta and Cracroft, m two contracts. Fencing part reserve 2560, 118 chains m one contract. I Specifications at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m. Friday, 6th May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 4|195 County Engineer. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. m_ "PURSUANT to the terms of the -I- "Banks and Bankers Act 1880" and the "Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act 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. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., 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. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. npENDERS are invited for Grazing J- 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 Licensing Act, 1881, and Amendments thereof. NOTICE is hereby given that, m pur suance of the provisions of the above-named Acts, Quarterly (Annual) MEETINGS of the Licensing Committees for the Districts of Borough of Ashburton, Mount Somers, Upper Ashburton, Ash burton, Mount Hutt and South Rakaia, will be held at the time and places set clown hereunder, for the purpose of con sidering applications, of which due notice is given :— Borough of Ashburton—Bth June, at noon, m the Courthouse, Ashbur ton. Mount Somers—6th June, at noon, m the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Upper A hburton—Bth June, at noon, m ill-. Courthouse, Ashburton. Ashbuituu—Bth June, rib noon, m the Courthouse, Ashburton. Mount Hutt—lst June, at noon, m the Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia-3rd June, at noon, m Courthouse, Bouth Rakaia. J. R. COLYER, Clerk Licensing Committees. 29th April, 1892. 4J237 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements for Ashburton Races, May 4 and 5. rpHK 8.0 a.m. and 11.0 a.m. trains _L from Christohurch, and 3.40 p.m. trail from Ashburton on May 4 and.s, and 11 0 am. from Ashburton on the 4th will stop, if required, at the Saleyards Biding (for the Racecourse). Fares thereto by the latter train, 6d first-class ; 4d second. . ._. . . On May 5, the Evening Train from Ashburton to Timaru will ttart at 0.00 par., and run 1 hour o0 minutes later than tmie-tal.le times to Oran, thence 1 hour 45 minutes late. The train to Sprin-'buni will start from Ashburton at 5.45 p.m. and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than time-table times. 4*234 JiX \)Lll>Rt&-



PIANO TUNING. WWOOLDRIDGB is now m \sh • burton, on one of his usual visits for piano tuning. Annual tuning three visits £1 Is, single tuning 10s. Country visited. 2 +243 1 "liAmpstead school. /"IARETAKER wanted for Hf.mpstead VJ School. Particulars of duties to be seen on and after Tuesday, May 3, at the residence of the Chairman of Committee, to whom tenders must be delivered by MONDAY, May . CBOOKS, m 039 Chair mat). " : IXs".c77 _ THE presentation of prizes to the winners at the late Swimming Club Competition, will take at Mr H. A. Oatbs Rooms, on.TUESDAY.TUESDAY Evening, May 3 at 8 o'clock. All Members of the Uub are requested to be present. J. 0. LANE, 4 241 Hon. Secretary.