Oddfellowship in New Zealand.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

Nelson, April 7. The jubilee celebration of the intro duction of Oddfellowship into Nelson and New Zealand is now proceeding. A Con ference attended by thirty-six delegates, representing sixteen districts and 11,139 members, was opened this morning. Tlip greater part of the day was devoted to the discussion of a proposition that an annual movable' Committee ani Board of Direc tors holding office for three years, be es tablished. This proposition, if carried, has to be confirmed by the districts re presented at the Conference, it being optional for them to join the federation. The amendment was lost, eight districts with nineteen vot«s, voted against it ; and eight districts with fourteen votes, m favour of it. The discussion was not finished when an adjournment was made. April 8. At the Conference this morning, it was resolved that any district desirous of ob taining a conference, submit the proposi tion to a district meeting, giving the questions to be dealt with. If the dis trict committee assents, the proposal to be sent to all other districts, and tobe decided by a majority of votes. The question cf place of meeting to be decided by the majority. The preliminary ex penses to fall on the proposing district, other expenses to be divided. The motion for an A.M.C. was thus lost.

SPORTING.

THE CITY AND SUBURBAN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, April 6. At the Epsom Spring Meeting to-day the City and Suburban Handicap resulted as follows :—Buccaneer 1, Trapezoid 2, Catarina 3.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

The following handicaps ,have been declared for the Autumn Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club: Ohkisichukck Hurdle Race, of 100 soys. Two miles.

Sockbubn Handicap, of 100 soys. One mile and a Quarter.

Russley Stakes Handicap, of JOO soys for two-year-olds. Five furlongs.

Epsom Welter Handicap, of 100 soys, One mile and a half.

OAMARU AUTUMN MEETING.

Oamaku, April 7. The following completes the report of the first diy's races :— Novel Handicap, of 30 soys. Six fur kmgs.—Sweep, Bst 121 b, 1 ; Nettle, Bst 101 b, 2 ; jWenonah, 7st 51b, 3. Won easily. Time—lmin 24isec. Dividend— £1 18s. Waikauka Handicap Trot, of 50 soys. Three miles. —Eos, 55 sec (less 15sec penalty), 1 ; Present Times, 45sec 2 ; Bondville, 30sec, 3. Sixteen started, Eos, as m the previous trot, ran away from everything, and won easily. Time—Bmin 39sec. Totalizator dividend —£3 14s. Flying Handicap, of 50sovd. Six fur longs.— Roseleaf, 6st 91b, 1; Fmetfca, 6st 121 b, 2 ; Pique, 6st 121 b, 3. Huguenot 9st 21b, and Lounger 6st 71b also ran. A splendid race. Won by a head. Time —lmin 20sec. Dividend—£2s 14s. District Handicap, of 35sovs. One mile,—Count d'Orsay, Bst 71b, 1 ; Roth amstead 6st 101 b, 2 ; Miss Mack, 9st 21b, 3. Won by half a length. Dividend — £4 14s. A protest was lodged against the Count on the ground that he had not been trained m the district for the threa months immediately preceding race. It •will be decided to-morrow. The sum of £2147 went through the totalisator, about £300 less than at the last Autumn Meeting.

SECOND DAY.

Oamaru, April 8 The protest against Count d'Orsay m the District Handicap yesterday, vas dismissed. To-daj results :—District Welter Handicap, ®r 30 soys. Six furlongs.— Exile Bst 9lb, 1 ; Windsor 9st 51b, 2; Rofchamstead 9at 31b, 3. Count d'Orsay, Lounger and Moonlight, also ran. Time, lmin SOsec. Dividend, £6. Autumn Trot, of 25 soys. Two miles. —Contractor 1, Katie 2, Native Boy 8. Eight started, Time, smin 30sec. Divi- i dend, £2 2s. President s Handicap, of 75 soys. One and a quarter mile.—Prime Warden, 9st 41b, 1; Galtee Bst 51b, 2 ; Dam Pedro Bst 21b. 3. Tempest fist 61b, also ran. Time, 2min 15sec. Dividend, £2 Is. Oamaru Trot, of 35 soys. Three miles.—Will Irishman 1, Tom 2, Dex terity 3. Time, Brnin Slsec. Dividend, £26 12s.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

(Received April 8, 11.20 p.m.) Sydney, April 8. Owing to Zalinski's absence from the training track he is generally voted as an unlikely starter m the race for the Sydney Cup and has receded m the quotation to 7to 1. Other prices are 4 to 1 against Strathmore, 5 to 1 G'Naroo, «5 to 1 High born, 10 to 1 Marvel and Stromboli, 12 to 1 Forty Winks, 14 to 1 Yowi. Busi ness is quiet.

ROEBUCK WALKS IN!

We have just received the first number of the "Pelorus Guardian and. Miners' Advocate," a bi-weekly paper, published at Haye'lock, Marlbor6ugh. It is a well got up little print, and as it advocates liberal principles and endeavours to promote the interests of the district^ mining especially, it will no doubt have a successful caree.r. The " Tiinaiu Herald" reports that a youi]g man named jrwin, who works about %be wharf and stores., fell off the wharf into the sea on Thursday m a fit, and being thus helpless would undoubtedly have been , v owned had not his fall been observed. Captain Clarkson, the harbormaster, hap pened to be near, and without a moment's hesitation, or waiting to take off any of his clothes, jumped m and held up Irwiu's head | until further help was given. Irwin was got ashore and taken home man express. This is the second time this week that Captain Olarkaou has been thus prompt m saving life, »s on Wednesday he had occasion to ibow thp »a?ne P'V«|s "-"d skill, and did, it,

THE MARKETS.

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London, April 6. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United. Kingdom is 3,216,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,272,000 quarters. ISew Zealand Trust and Loan stock is quoted at £4 10s. At the wool sales all kinds of crossbreds are very firm, and liner qualities are m better demand thatt was the case at the February series. Greasy-merinos are ;i halfpenny lower -than the rates ruling at the .February sales. There is still excited competition for all classes. . The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 59,700,000 bushels. (Received April 8, 11.20 a.m.) London, April 7. The bank rate of discount is 2£ per cent. At the wool sales the foreigners are purchasing heavily andjprices are fully sustained.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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I Received April 8, 10.15 a.m.)

BIMETALLISM.

London. April 7. At a large meeting, Held m the city, of influential bankers and merchants, it was decided to form a branch of the Bimetallic League, and further re solved to urge on the Government to co-operate with them m establishing an international agreement for unre stricted gold and silver coinage.

THE PARTITION OF AFRICA.

Berlin, April 7. Emm Pasha requests Germany to regard Wadelai as outside the British sphere, and to allow him to dispose of tlie country.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Madrid, April 7. Two attempts have been made to blow up buildings at Puebla Nueva with dynamite, but no harm was done

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 8, 11.30 p.m.) COLORED LABOR. Brisbane, April 2. In the House of Assembly the Poly nesian Labor Bill was read a second time by thirty-nine to thirteen.

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Dissolution of Partnership. N°^J 8 Pv™ hy m^ the P^nership hitherto existing between Mobris bALEK of r-maru, Isaac Salrk of Wanganui, and Samdbi. Balrk of Ashburton, trading under the style or firm of I. S^lek to Co., was dissolved on the finfc Apiil. The said bAMUEL Saiek withdraws from the firm, and the Ashburton Business will 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 m Good Sound Condition. SEE WINDOWS AND NOTE THE STARTLING REDUCTIONS. Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bir<*iins ■— Ordinary Sale ° Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Closks, nickel ... 8s 6d 3.*.6 d Greemtones 6s Od 3s 6d Alarm Clocks, Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new) ... f 2 12s 6d 30s Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d -*- Silver Chains* every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6cl, 2.)s 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14?, 11s. Now is .your opportunity to get a first clasi second hand English Levor cheap. ' Several good Kotkeram's, Erhardt's, and others m first claw order atf Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains m English Levers. ' Nickel Watches, 15a, Sale Price, I<V.' Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32< 6d ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4^B EAST STREET, ASHBURfON, Clearing: Sale or Salvage Stock mO COMMENCE ON FRIDAY* MARCH 31, 1892, when all the Stock partly damaged by the late fire WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN HALF COST PRICE. I^" NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. CLOCKS, JJKWELLFRY WATCHES, AND ELECTROPLATE. Be Svhe of the Adkkess— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGORS and MR JOHN ORIVS, Four Dooia SoutU fro W Late blioj),



WM ROBERT MURRAY, JIL. "Watcli and Clock §brs&v&*iK MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN Ac] ■■■■■'■': ' ■ ——o—— ■ - ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT 0F : WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOOD 5, &t Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. > EAST STREEtTaSHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. > v ill. Grain Ships to London, T H2E2«Sn!fIf? begv toTr, tofcheLrCUents thafc-theyh»vechartered ■*- several First Class Iron Vessels fur the conveyance of H rhcat to liODdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF Mj^jliCJH, APRIL, A. NO MAY, at 30s per ton freight Advances made asain ß > shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE OASH BUYERS OF . WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGEJORISMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST.PKIOES GIVEN. FEIEDLANDEE BROS. ' a V^SHBURTOS TINWALD, AND LYNbHtTRST ' ' ■■■■■-'■■ ' J



Gentlemen : w? g*™ jostled «•... ;«ocean a ,» 8 . R . »\ , D>nc ' andß««- "Pkeha," direct from the Best Mamifacturers a Splendid Lob of . Mew Winter Crioods, Comprising all the NEWRST DESIGNS m IJVST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTKD COAT INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SFRGES TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock ofNew Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rub- BUlteN Porf manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Orercoa^ Waterproof Sts?UmbrSlJ and Leggings. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. -«. §ar EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. RATES unpaid by April 20,1892, will be SUED for without further notice. By Order, C. E. FOOKS & SON, Clerks to the Board. April 4, 1892. 4t38 Monster Bazaar. rt 'HE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of -*- Work m connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, m aid of the Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TMWALD, 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 Mr Clothibr's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 COMPULSORY SALE now oir At W. W. Spencer & Cb/s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cvi tains, Is 9d a pair White Twilled Sheeting (double width 10£ d Prints, 2fd, 3d, 3jd,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4£d ; Muslins 3|rd Men's Woollen Socks *l\ 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 lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5a 6d W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE] John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. bRAIN & 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., LIMITED, union fire and marine in surance co limited "~theTart~needlework~depot~, saunders' buildings OVELTIES m Fancy Work for the LA present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Tjayettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MBS AJ3A.IHS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER "pianoforte and organ Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that, they have rearranged the Ashburtoii 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,



WATCHMAKER, CJ Q^i^lr OCULIST JEWELLER, O. naieK ? OPTICIAN ■ AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. "OEGS to notify that- he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and *■-* will opsn on ■ Saturday, April 553, In the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Brookr, Chemist, solely on his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice Stoct of Jewellery, Electro-plat d Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and beina 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 SA.X\jR.E>A,TL% A.I?JBriI^ S3. S. SALES, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN.



Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and -L* Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Um brellas, Gloves. PUR Boas, Fichus and Muff 3 OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks r PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly "2s 6d per pair. P— _ -, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid fj I 3 J Gloves at 4s Hd. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes (~* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR. SELLING OUT—FOR CASIf BUILDING TIMBER at following prices : — per 100 superficial ft Alfovd Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling afc Us 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d WhitePine,Mn Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals. Opposite jyarrison's Auction Rooms. 3HB?



MR T. BULLOCK. £78 10s—A bargain—Town section 534 Containing quarter acre, Peter, Street with a strongly built store thereon, which could be removed if so desired, near the Commercial Hotel and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Good Sheep Farm with improvements, low price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about i-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK. THE 4SHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIRDRESSTNG ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. THE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites m the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAJRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. $. nix]vi\(; & Co. LIMITED. BEEWEKS OF THE FAVORITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER AIiES. TO BB OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, /CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY \j •■■■."■ AND ON DRAUGHT AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS IN CHRISTCHURCH AND CANTERBURY. PALE ALE, AND EXTRA STOUT IN QUARTS AND PINTS. 4 65



John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARF, J-JAYE JUST J^ANDED, 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 shaJes ; Cooking Ranges, Sfeoves and Grates, Locks aad Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety, GUNS. GUNS. POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. ■\\fK pave now SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Sporting* Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. Johp Orr and Co.



ASHBUETON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING , WBDNESBAY&THUESDAY MAY 4 And 5, 1892. PROGRAMME, FIRST DAY. I—ABHBUETON HURDLK RACE HANDICAP, 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—Thb 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 m 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 £he 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—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 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—Midland1 —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 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; 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 funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s—Opkns—Opkn Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 103. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15u ; accept ance, 10d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by Ifee, name pedigree, age, descrijjtion, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on j SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m the hands of ihe Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 185)2. ACCEPTANCES for the second clay's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m he evening of the first day's races. 183 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary



Domain Track. ~ AUSTRALIAN 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 Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by .any other office m the Ausy S tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS NEARLY £10,000,000 Ml £f o NNs STERLING, All invested to yield nearly 6 per cen BONUSES. CASH 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. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. X* SOCIETY, And secure a BONUS .KVKRY YEAR POLICIES Off NEW ZEALAND | REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING, £5,000,000. Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,276 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 94 PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident. Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W, H. UERRY, Distviet Secretary, Christen urcb, H. ZANDER,, Local B^i"\v Ashburron RATIONAL "TI/rUTUAL X IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year-, 1893 TNTENDING Policy Holders m this 1_ very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent, CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VERSUS LITTLE'S FLUTD DIP AND THE GIIEAT AMERICAN CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. I HEREBY challenge the agents of these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices oF the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their troub'e m carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are —That the Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert m wool, and amongst other things thcit points shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; hlho after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard from any outside agent. CM BROOKE, ASHBURTON MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Diwedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, HAVING Secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to, the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBEII AND MINING PROPS, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OP DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, 3*148 PUN.E.DIN.



— MR D. THOMAS. FARMS. FARMS. FAMS , j T HAVE several desirable Farms on I -1- my Books FOR SALE. 436 D. THOMAS, i BULLOCK'S ARCADE. VERY COMPACT LITTLE FARM. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 180.2! MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr E. 11. Dobson to offer for sale as above, — His Farm m the Coldstream District knowu ?»s Waipuna, containing 186 ACRES 3 ROODS'IO PERCHES of good land, the bulk of it being rich re-claimed Swamp Land, the pick of the Lowcliffe Estate. The land is securely!. fenced and sub divided into eight Paddocks. There is a new Seven-Roomed House and other buildings on the Property. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. To anyone m search of a small Farm of good land the abo.ve opportunity of ob taining one ought not to be lost sight of. 4*35



SATURDAY, APBIL 16. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF 1711 ACEEB 1711 NE.UI SHERWOOD. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas) lias received instructions from Messrs Cunningham and Stead to Sell by. Public Auction at the"/rcade, on the above date, 1711 Acres 2 Roods 3Q Perches situated near Sherwood, and being R.S 's 273!>2, 27968, 27969, 27970, vary ing m area from 153 to 535 acr^s. A portion of this ly-m beeu cropped once, but the most of it has been down iji English grasses for a namber of years, and is now m good heart fo,r a crop of wheat. All well watered with county water races, Inspection invited Easy terms of payment, Note time of Sale—ll.3o. D. THOMAS ) t• , a i. T. BULLOCK! Jol»fcA^»fc3-



Easter Monday. ~~~~~~ MR T BULLOCK "SATURDAY APRIL 10. '" 10 A °"Te s 10 With House, etc., Racecourse Road. MRT. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Part of R.S. 16478-, containing 10 acres, situated on the Racecourse road, on which are erected a five-roomed Dwelling House, Stable, bhed, and other buildings, now m the occupa tion of Mr John Moorhead. Inspection Invited. Easy Terms. Sale at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 4J63 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 16. Town Property centrally situated, corner of Moore and Cass Streets, MR T. EJLLOCK has received instructions from Miss .Andrews to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16, T.S. 101, containing j-acre, situated at the corner of Moore and Cass Streets, on which is erected a five-roomed Dwellinghouse with Verandah. This Property beinsr so centrally si^uited shon'-l prove a good investment. Terms at Dale, which takes place at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 4tb'O Auctioneer.



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