tfHE ASHMCTifcTOft GtTAKfclAtf : SAflTliDAt, MARCH i^, 1893.



$ C 0 T T ]3 X 0 .S.» UNRIVALLED COOK ING UA N » TEB'I. Register ttrates, Feiulcr§, & Fire Irons. JOHN OER & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TIMBER TIMBER. Sharplfii and Co., HAVING secured the greater part of the Bush at Alford Forest, and erected extensive Sawmills, have decided to place their Timber on the Aishburton Market. And having appointed MESSRS JOHN ORR & CO. AS OUR SOLE AGENT^/ We are now prepared to supply through them SAWN TIMBER, STAKES, POSTS, RAILS, GATES, HURDLES, FIREWOOD, &c, Either at Ashburton or at the Mills, at Prices hitherto unheard of. IN Reference to the above, we are now taking orders for BUILDING MATERIAL of Every Description, such as TIMBER, GALVANISED IRON, 5 to 10 feet, SHEET LEAD, DOORS, SASHES/PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WINDOW GLASS, WALLPAPERS, LOCKS, HINGES, CEMENT, GATES and HURDLES, And all kinds of FENCING MATERIAL. __ JOHN ORR~~AND CO SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST-OPriCIANS. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. Bstick and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly itistructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DULY. Our "SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested byOur agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession aud all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51 1 AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed. D. THOMA S, ASHBURTO % D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LA.ND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. : i GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. ' ; AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch : 1 Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition ...Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Weight, StepheßSon, and Go, .Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. Land for Private Sale, KAA ACRES, situated at LYNDHURST, m good heart, well watwed and Q\J \J fehccd and good Buildings. Most complete Property m the dountyV A E?r\ ACRES, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and 'a really compact ttDU little Farm. F 1 OK f\ ACjaiES ' RAKAIA, 1000 acres m grass, 250 acres fit to crop at once, _L^-50V-/ well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roomed House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. KA yj ACRES, LAURISTON, sub-divided into 5 paddocks, well fenced mvl- O V/jC watered, three-roomed Foutn and eight-stalled St*bl<\ QAQ ACRES, METHVEN, all ready tor cropping, well fenced and. wafeeied O\j £J no house. ..■.-, r "1 OCZ ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township MAYFIELD, thre&» JL^jKj roomed House, &c. '' .-'T?. • X). THOMAS



CHttISTIHAS } I§9I*KEW YfcAK 1899. F. NOKES, ON CM more presents h:s Compliments bo the Inhabitants of Ashlnmcn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROMj * —7 —:o:—- — BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. POKES' LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET MITCHELL & TUKNER 1 0 ■■■ ■ ■ OUR SALE OF MEN'S OUTFITS HAVING PROVED A GRAND SUCCESS, WE HAVE MADE ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE WHICH WILL BE OPENED AND ON VIEW^6N SATURDAY NEXT. A COMPLETE f COLONIAL SULT ■ HAT SHIRT DRAWERS fOr I UNDER FL4NNELJ 455.! TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIEF OUTFIT COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... 8s 6d MENS SHOOTERS 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE -iMias^ 0P T 101 AN ? ?' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Under the Management of MR ANDREW BLA.C3IC. BRONZE MEDALLIST for WATCHMAKING, London. Certificated from City and Guilds Institute of London. THE Manager begs to state to his Customers and Friends, that the business hitherto carried on by him m the shop next to Mr Brooke (Chemist), Will Be Removed TO THE LARGER AND MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES NEXT TO MR JOHN ORR'S. All work intrusted to him will receive prompt and thorough attention, AS IT WILL BE EXECUTED BY HIM PERSONALLY. Our Motto—" Troublesome and stopping Watches thoroughly cured," will prove itself to every Customer who leaves a Watch to be repaired. 1 All Watches Repaired will be Guaranteed and upheld for 12 months. Electro-Plating and Gilding; done on the Premises. NOTE —The New Shop is four doors south from the one lately occupied by MR ANDREW BLACK. F. JBUA.CH:, Watchmaker, etc., Ea^t Street. t ROBERT MURRAY? j^k\ Watch and Clock *Cg^ MAKEK. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST STREET, 0 ASHBUETQN. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. THE HOLIDAYS. \\f E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LABGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &o. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MENS & BO¥S' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCGial 5 Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Bast m the Market), which we are new Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOEIToF EVERY DESCRIPTION HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to izive good wear. SPARROW TbERBTMAU &c OUTFITTERS E.4§£ STREET, ASHBT7RTON,



PUBLIC TRUST j^g. OFFICE OF H. 7. THE Public Trust Office ot New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients j including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Lrustue The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe rogress made :-- , oon 1879-80 1889 Cash receipts '.« £41.813 .. Total transact ons, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £83»,202 SECURITIES- /OlftQiQ General Investment Account ±70,864 ... **{°'S«q Special Investment Account £2,65e ... **™'?jj;{ Expenses Account—Total receipts -62,139 ... 'tt£ Administrations l? 2.- .^s° Probates and trusts 14 .. aU Wills provisionally accepted I - *jj Letters received 2,1K ... |0,3*6 Letters despatched .- Tm Ut^ ,• . ' I J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGE^COOKING RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date, TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring m stock l and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint required. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —*V — f Royal Insurance Company. A CENTS FOR4Grey Valley Coal Company. (Mount Somers Coal Mines. 3 82 HA]NMER~&' BRIDGE ROOtS. BOOtS. AUTHORISED AND LICENSED BOOTS SURVEYORS. A LL informal concerning Cost of TTTANTBD KNOWN.-I am now m tX. Work, &c, can be obtained from VV a position to supply BOOIS CHARLES BRADDELL, f lcl SHOES of every description at the 2+39 Agent, Ashburton. lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. "*" _ . The above has been made to my own [a card.] special order m the best factory m C E. FOOKS &> SSOIN, Canterbury, therefore Customers can AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, rely upon getting a genuine article for Licensed under "The Land Transfer very little money. Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. Note the address— ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, O'CONNOR, S LITTLE SHOP, Contract Ploughing and Crops Mr Bullock's Arcade, measured, Plans and Estimates for Build- N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, iiirvg made. Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on Road Board Offices, Moore Street, the Premises ; also Repairs. Ash burton ■ February, 1892. 2 711 THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, the art tmnzmnscmmr opposite g^^JSfc Room* , SAU*DERS\BUILDINGS kbMOY^^InOTED Street. NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the *11 7*E feel called upon to say that present season. VV through the instrumentality of New Aprons, Pinifores, Dresses, others m the same line of business, we Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' have been put to the inconvenience and Layettes. expense of moving into new premises. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and One Trial will convince you that you Patterns always m stock. can Save Money by Shopping with us. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Stockings, home knitted. Nelson and Moate, Indian, Ceylon, [and China Teas, at 2s per lb. .MRS ADAMS, REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and largo customers LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER, - LIGHT'S CASH STORE. . _ — — N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that we give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two HCMDV 7ANII Pft shillings m the £) off the prices charged at rli h J Z. AiIUL I! • their Stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ~~ ~~ ~ COMPULSORY SALE I BEG to Intimate that I have .Just- Landed a Larpe and Varied Stock of WOW Ol¥ OllllS AT €"UIIS ' W. W. Spencer & Co.'s HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. THE ARCADE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Miiazfe Loading, well worthy of inspec- tion. White Lace Cm tains, Is 9d a pair -»-*, i WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width IOJd ReYolyers, 1 Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3|d,4L Revolvers. «*»<-. «n Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3|d % llllllHllitinil Men's Woollen Socks 7| • Men s Tweed Suits 19s 6d A nun lanii ion. Boys , Twocd Suitß 4 S lld "~~~ Men's Bluchers 5s fid Cartridges and Cartridge Cases. Caps, Men - S Co i onial M adu Shooters, Nailed, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and llasks, 8s lld Cartridge Belts, Ltecappcrs, Loaders, Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Wads, Punches, etc. Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots os 6d HCOTT'S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. A 1 JHAVEINSTOCKANDTOLANL W W SPENCFR AND COS i° S Valvo^o 011 ™ ARCADE 100 Cases Castor Oil *" ' 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ' __. , . _-_- ready for sheep branding Market XXOUSe. 10 Bales beat 5-])ly Seaming 1 wine China and Glassware f<ROP¥'P'RV Hornsby's and Ransorae,s Plough Shares v^m^JYijJ* i. Garden Tools of every description CROCKERY* Electro-plated Ware The Newest and Best Selected Patterns Barbed and Fencing Wire direct from the Home Potteries. General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars flfriWAWAltir CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. . Vp, ■ qi r • n, k _ A- iwo&ifc Choice Selection m all the n a i "T"-i.i n • -i. c Latest Designs. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz:—Best „nTT „ ™ T , rT t> -w tc- tt T IST n  tit i_i I. l.- n i 1 il tl U U b J'j n U Iv 1> Iq 11 IXN u» English Leather Belting, Castor and all j rt <\ N M n TV (I W Tf V other Oils. YALVOLINE. IKO JN M U^Bi h> KY, Perforated Zinc m all sisses, Asbestos ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE, - liAMPS. Ij/UIPS. A Splendid Assortment worth Inspection. STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, €^Um TS t CfrVI«S, ANE) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND AxVfMUNrriON^CARTUIDG^, OHICKWH.E.AT. PARTRIDGE OASES, CAPS, WADS, 4 complete assortment of the best Bands CARTRIDGE FILLERS, WINES AND SPIRITS, all from the b^ st factories. a , v QTTWRmwQ^PT^Iw'rS 18 ' Two Deliveries of Goods daily m Town Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, , n d Snhn..i« Finest German LAGER BKER, and bubuilis. Always on hand, All I rains m^t. —— Orders by post dispatched immediately. HENRY 7AND ER, EN R V ZJ AND ER, Customers waited upon for Orders, ii requested. GENERAL MERCHANT and SATISFACTION TO CUSTOMERS IS DIRECT IMPORTER OURE NDE AVOUR. -AGENT FOR- Sf PTlll PTI Q "RfAQ Sun Fire Insurance Company >^ VKj^JLLXj XI © XJ 1. *J& , j Canton Marine Insurance Company, M t -r> ir TJi T TTrkTTGT? Außtialiwi Mutual. Provident S-wjiet i.Tj.AJtIV 1^ 1 -PLUUD-Wi



Mr T. Bullock TO LET. —Dwelling-house of five rooms, well situated at the corner of Park and Wills street, near the Domain, and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOit SALP,- Lots 66, 93 and 99 township of Winslow.—T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE.—A number of Town Sections, also Cottage Properties at low prices. Full particulars on application. NICE Building Site, T.S. 1229, Bur nett Street, West. Price, £37 10s. Terms if required. 376 ACRES, Mount Somers District, R.S's. 31269, 31270. Low price and easy terms. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, near the Rangitata Bridge, a tall light Bay Filly, with sore back. Anybody giving information that will lead to her recovery will receive the above reward.-T. E. Mcßae, Spring burn. 69 CORWAR ESTATE. "OLANS can be seen at our Office, and ull particulars obtained from FRIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARdT^ fTIENDERS are invited for Grazing JL the "Upper Paddock," about 21 acres, for twelve months. Conditions at the Town Clerk's Office, and Tenders to be delivered on or before noon, on MONDAY, the 14th met. CHU3. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. March 8, 1892. 3_59 FLOWER SHOW PRIZES. WINNPJRS of Prizes at the recent Flower Show are notified that the Hon. Treasurer will be m attendance at the Arcade Chambers on MONDAY NEXT, 14th IKST., from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for the purpose of paying prize money and handing over other prizes. All prizes NOT CLAIMED by the 28th instant will be deemed forfeited or donated to the Seciety. By order, J. J. C. QUANE, <54 Secretary. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ALL Outstanding Rates not paid on or before MARCH 31, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice. By Order, C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3 72 Clerks to the Board. " ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Q! PECIAL Evangelistic Services will be O conducted m the above Church by The Rev, D. D. Rodger, of Gust, Every Evening, except Saturday, of the week, beginning on MONDAY, March 14, 1892. Service will commence each evening (D.V.) at half-past seven o'c'ock. AJI are invited, and kindly requested to bring their copies of Sankey's hymns with them. 3184 Entertainments. GRAND UNITED CONCERT, BY Children attending Wesleyan and PrinritiveMethodistSunday Schools. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, MOND AY, M ARCH 14. Song.«, Choruses, &c. KINDERSPIEL-" Day of Rest and Gladness," Largest Ohorus of Children yet heard m Ashburton. Admission, 2s & Is. Commence at 8 p.m. 3*70 ; | POSITIVELY OSE XIGHT ONLY. COMING Tuesday, march 15. Coming m all its Original Grandeur. THE AMUSEMENT WONDER OF THE AGE. THE BIG ONE OF THE WORLD. Wirth~Bros.' Enormous United SHOWS, Under One Mammoth Five-Polo Tent. ONLY THREE-RING CIRCUS, ONLY ROMAN HIPPODROME, And the only and ORIGINAL WILD WEST SHOW. THE Richest, Grandest, Greatest, Moral, Mo.st Popular Amusement Institution m the World, Tremendously Augmented, Superbly Equipped, aud Oolossally Perfected .for our All Would Tour, AN ARMY OF MEN AND HORSES, Patronised by the Best People Every where. Ladies and Children can, and do, ever j where visit this Greatest Show m perfect security and pleasure. The only Show that can please the Little Folks, aiming to charm and benefit th • young, more than a life of travel could reveal. MEXICANS, COWBOYS, INDIANS, ROMANS, RIDERS, ATHLETES, GYMNASTS, ACROBATS, AND TWENTY MUTE CLOWNS AND PANTOMIME FUN MAKERS. The Only Great Show you will ever See. The only Show that perform what they Advertise. The only Circus worth calling a Circus m Australasia. Incurring Unparalleled Expense, En countering Serious Dangeis, Surmount ing Tremendous Obstacles, Braving the Most formidable Risks to please, amuse, instruct, delight, and Benefit the Wonderful loung Empire of the South. WILD AMfRICA~BROCG-HT TO YOUR DOOKS, Showing the Method of Lassoing and Taming Wild Cattle and Horses on the Prairies of America. PROFESSOR KNEEBONE, Champion all-round athlete of Australia, with an Open Challenge to all athletes. rlliree Circus Rings IN SIMULTANEOUS ACTION. Doors open, at 7. Performance at 8 sharp. 3§«7



H B. WEBSTER & CO. "~GERALDINE STOCK SA.LE. WEDNESDAY7MAECH 16, 1892. YY/TF' have received instructions to offer ** the following lines : — "I f\f\ Prime Fat Crossbred two-tooth X\J\J EWES. 150 Prime Kat EWES ■ gQ Prime Fat LAMBS. Half and three-quarterbred UKJ\J two and four-tooth EWES. A good line. KfiO Half and three-quarterbred two vUKJ and four .fcooth WETHERS. Feed sheep. 1000 C^ssbred TWO-TOOTHS. ivUU Large frame and good condi tipn. /jAA Half and three-quarterbred 4UU LAMBS . OO(l Three-quarterbred L AMBS. 250 Halfbred EWES, full mouthed. 100 Halfbred EWES» six-tooth. 760 Crnssbred EWES -500 Merino EWBS AIso,—SPECIAL ENTRY. On account E. Menlove, Esq., Windsor Park, OAAA Two-tooth Halfbred EWES, A\J\J\J a n one brand and earmark. To be sold m lots to suit purchasers. H. B. WEBSTER & CO., 3f83 Auctioneers, " ~~MILES AND CO. TIN WALL) SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. will have for sale at the Tinw aid Yards on Tuesday, MAKCH 15, On account cf a Client, OQ STORE PIGS. On account of T. and J. Harrison, /»qn Merino WETHERS from the OOU Clent Hills Station, sound mouths and m good condition. On account of the ANAMA. Estate,— 2000 HALFBRED LAMBS- These are by the best English Leicester Rams, out of Anama Ewes. They are m splendid condition, and one of the most choice lines of lambs to be found m the Province. On account of &. E. Peache, Esq., Mount Somers. nnrv Sound Mouthed HALFBRED UUU EWES. C)(\r\ Hound Mouthed MERINO L \J\J EWES. 200 HALFBREI) WETHERS. On account C. J. Harper, Esq., Hackthorne. Kf)() HALFBRED LAMBS. On account of Various Owners. 200 HALFBRED LAMBS. 100 FAT LAMBS > Free7'ers -1 uND MOUTH MERINO XOKJKJ WETHERS from Benmore Station, large frames and m good condition Of)f) MERINO EWES. CROSSBRED EWES. 1000 MERmo EVVES -1 KQ CROSSBRED EWES J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 3§68 Agent, Ashburton. NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO IMPORTANT CENTRE BUSH, "NEAR WINTON, SOUTHLAND. Friday, Marcli 18, 1892, At 12 noon. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, m conjunction with Donald Reid and Co., Dunedin, have been instructed by Mr .John Shand, to offer by Public Auction, at the National Mortgage Co.'s office, Crescent, IJN'VERCARGILL, on the above date, — Sections 2, 3. and 6 of Subdivision of CENTRE BUSH ESTATE, Containing 267 Acres of very rich land adjoining the property of Mr Ralph Swale. This land is all m English grass, fenced, and there is a comfort able House on Section 2. Also, — Sections 1 to 8 of the subdivision of the BOGGY BURN ESTATE, Containing 2100 Acres Rich Land, re cently surveyed into convenient sized farms from 160 acres upward, ad joining the well known properties of 'Messrs P. Oeegan and George Sutton. The land is nearly all boundary fenced and is well drained, TERMS LIBERAL. Lithographed plans on application. For furHier particulars, apply to MR JOHN SHAND, Contre Bush. DONALD REID & CO., Dunedin. Or NATIONAL MORTGAGE & 3 15 AGENCY CO., Invercargill. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion to Christehureii, March 17, Fire Brigades' Demonstration, ON March 17 an Excursion Train will leave Ashburton for Christchuveh at 9.18 a.m., and return at 5.30 p.m. Return Fares from Ashburton, 5s 6d first-class, 4s second ; children 3 to 12 years, half rates ; under 3 years, fre.e. The Excursion tickets will be available by the Excursion Train ONLY. Season tickets will NOT be available by that train. 3*63 BY ORDER. L O S T, BLACK DRAUGHT MARE, small star on forehead. Finder re warded on returning same to ALEX. HARVEY, 3191 Somers.