witness replied that he required m> warrant to arrest a man charged with an indictable offence. Not being able to get a conveyance, took prisoner upstairs to a bedroom, locked the door, pocketed the key, and watched him all night. In the morning prisoner made his escape, and witness was unable to recapture him. Next saw him m Constable Ramsay's custody at the Mount Somers train on Mich 29.a Constable Ramsay said that at .1 quarter to twelve dn the night of March 28, ar rested prisoner five miles frem Montalto station, on charges of escaping from cus tody and forgery. He denied that he was the man wanted. Handcuffed him and brought him to Aahburton. He was ar rested m the paddock, and the clothes he was wearing m Court were m a swag m a tent as a pillow. He was then dressed m a slouch hat, a blue overcoat, and moleskin trousers. The prisoner said he wished to exon erate Constable Hunt from all blame as to his escape from custody. The constable had done all that it was possible for a constable to do to keep his prisoner safe. Since his rearrest he had been m charge of two constables and had no show to get away. If there had been only one he would have been off. Prisoner signed this statement H. P. Fisher, Prisoner was then committed for trial,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

* (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.; GFlie Tramway Strike. Wellington, April 6. A hitch has occurred in the tramway arbitration. The Trades and Labor Council requires Mr Hall to pledge him self to reinstate the men who struck, and pay the old rate of wages if the decision is against him. Mr Hall objects to out side interference in the conduct of his business, and declines to give any such pledge. A meeting of the Strike Com mittee takec place to-day to further consider the matter, but it is believed the arbitration will fall through. Hi« Sllvfiratr«am Fire. The inquest on the fire at Silverstream, on April 1, for which the laborer James Craig is in custody, resulted in an open verdict. Ihc Pnnllc Trout Office. The retirement of Mr Moginie, ac countant of the Public Trust Office, has caused further changes in that office. Mr E. F. Warren, examiner, succeeds him, and T. Ronaldson, senior ledger-keeper, becomes examiner.

ISLAND NEWS.

. + _ (PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland. April 5. The Wainui, from Samoa and Tonga, reports things very unsettled m Samoa at present, and fears are entertained of native hostilities between opposing fac tions of Malietoa and Mataafa. It is said that no respect is entertained by the natives for the present form of Govern ment, and that a firmer and wiser ruler will be required before Samoa will be at peace. A great native meeting is to be held near Apia this month to discuss political matters.

The Hutchison-Balance Libel Case.

, : *- PBK PKESS ASSOCIATION,) Wanganui, April 6, The libel action by Mr George Hutchi son, M.H.R., against Hon. J. Ballance and Mr J. J. Boyle, manager of the ♦l Wanganui Heral 1, commenced this morning. The claim is that plaintiff at the time of the alleged libel was member for Wiuiotara m the House of Representa tives. In last session a bill was intro duced by the Premier, by which the payment of members was proposed to be increased. Plaintiff m Parliament and at a public meeting at Pa tea, spoke of the Bill as a dishonest measure. Defendant afterwards addressed a meeting at Paten, and a report of the speech appeared m the " Wanganui Herald " of December 8, and the "Yeoman" of December 12, containing the following words concerning plaintiff: —"Mr Hutchison had told them that the Paymett of Members Bill was a dishonest measure, but he forgot to tell them that he had signed a raper mi n the lobby of the House to the effect that he was m favor of the Bill—meaning thereby that although plaintiff professed to be opposed to the payment of mem bers, as a dishonest measure, he acted so as to promote the passing of the Bill with the object to increase the payment of members, including himself. Defendant Boyle was publisher, and defendant Ballance was a proprietor of the said newspapers, m which the words set forth were published. Said publications were false and malicious. Plaintiff prays judg ment, with 40s damages, and an injunc tion against each defendant to prevent any further publications of said libel or any words to the same effect. Mr Hutchison conducted his own case ; Sir R. Stout and Mr Stafford appeal's for Mr Ballance, and Mr Barnicoat for Mr Boyle. In his opening address Mr Hutchison referred at length to the incidents bearing on the case, and ex plained the clauses of the Payment of Members Bill introduced m the House last session, stating that when the Bill came on for the second reading he ex pressed himself opposed to the measure. The report from Hansard was then read m which he (Mr Hutch'son) stated he ■would vote against the measure and oppose it m every way. Mr Smith M.H.R., had been given by Mr Ballance as his authority for the statement, but plaintiff contended that Mr Ballance must accept the responsibility although he had given m authority another person.

Temperance Demonstra- tion.

: * The Temperance Associations were favored with the fine weather they hoped for for their demonstration this after nopn. The B.urnham Band came up by |;Ije morning train and played a preliminary march through the town on their arrival. 4bout two o'clock the various lodges and 'societies begqn to assemble at the bridge, and were marshalled into their places m the procession. This was ef fected soon after half-pas.t two, and headed by the Barnham band the proces sion started for the Domain. The display as ifc passed along East street, with band playing and tanners and flags steaming m the bright sunshine was very effective. About 400 adults and children marched m the procession. Arrived at the Domain, the delivery of temperance speeches began, and here our early going to press compels our pre sent report to end.

j A minister passed one of hi* flock on the high roul. The man wished the minister "good morning," and observed that it was " vera cauld." "Aye, aye, Sandy," said the parson, "many are cailed bat few are chosen ! " " Aweel, minister," retorted Sandy, " if ye're no chosen you'll be no lang cauld. Yesterday while a little boy, the son of Mr Cnthbertson, was playing with some other children about a stack at Timvald, lie tell and broke a bone at the elbow of one of his arms. The little chap played on for some time without complaining, and then his complaint was not of pain but that his arm was limp. The twelfth annual colour exhibition of the Canterbury Society of Arts was opened at Christchurch on Tuesday night. There are 324 pictures and five pieces of carving. Only one picture is lent for exhibition. Last year the exhibits numbered 290, of which 90 were lent. An improvement m quality as well as m quantity is manifest. Among the exhibits is an oil painting of the late Hon W. Reeves, by Mr A. 0. Cambridge presented to the society by the " Lyttelton Times " employes to be placed as a memorial m the gallery. The inauguration of the chess department of the Ashburton Club last evening was very successfull. Upwards of twenty players attended, and apologies were received from others who could not attend that evening, but would do so m future when possible. Several of the players, showed great proficiency m the game, and expressed willingness to instruct less skill full players, by the introduction of chess the institution will no doubt gain m popularity and membership. Tuesday and Friday evenings have been fixed for regular meetings. The total number of objections to the assessments of land received up to date at the office of the Commissioner of Taxes is 10,300. Of these 5367 have been allowed, 1729 have been disallowed or allowed partly, 3308 have been referred to the assessors for their reports, and have not yefc been re turned to the office, and 1895, received m the last few days, are being dealt with m the Land Tax office. A considerable num ber of objections are to ownership or matters other than value. All objections to value are referred to the assessors for their report. The following twelve probables for the North Canterbury match will play all comers on Saturday next:—C. Lee, Bovvler, Todd, Maxwell, Moore, Walker, Cox, Baird, Dixon, Moss, Cromie, Kidd. For the all comers— Cow, Denshire, Williamson, Clowes, A. A. books, T. Scott, H. Fooks, Matson, H. Moses, Knight, G. Moss, Hefford, Mitchell (two), Saunders, Pauling, Miller, etc. Footballers, whether members of the club or not, are earnestly requested to roll up for this match to enable the club to get a little prelimary practice before their trial with the l^orth Canterbury. The game will be payed m the Domain and commence at 3 o'clock. Last year fully 100 men complained to Mr Tregear, head of the Bureau of Industries, that they had been swindled out of their money by unscrupulous contractors, and m order that the labouring classes may know their legal position, the head of the bureau has issued instructions that posters contain ing extracts from the Working Mens* Wages Act and the Bankruptcy Act, relating to the recovery of wages, shall be put up m a con spicuous place m each country town. The various branches of the bureau throughout the colony are also to be supplied with copies of both Acts tor inspection by work ing people. The Agent General, struck by the fact that the news cabled from New Zealand to the English papers seemed to deal almost exclusively with startling occurrences (scarcely likely to improve the colony's re pute as a place of residence), such as volcano eruptions, explosions, poisonings, murders and riots, has been urging DalziePs and Renter's to supplement sensations with more useful and commonplace information, such as the prospects of the wool clip, the con dition of the crop 3 and the changes m the labour market, the frozen m«at market, etc. Mr Perceval would do further service if he would make similar representations to the agencies that send news to the colony, A meeting of the committee of the local branch of tha British and Foreign Bible Society's Canterbury Auxiliary was held last evening m the Presbyterian Church, Rev Mr Beattie m the chair. The balance sheet was read by Mr J. W. Twentyman, showing a total income of £53 12s 6rf. The expenditure had been £1 17s 8d leaving a balance of £51 14s lOd, of this £11 Is 6d fell to be remitted to Christchurch on account of sales. It was resolved to remit £37 to the Christchurch auxiliary as free contributions. It was resolved on the motion of the Rev Mr Blake, seconded by Mr J. H. Twentyman, that the committee print its own balance sheet for circulation among the contributors. Mr A. Oir moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr J. Wv- Twentyman for the care and zeal he hads shown as treasurer, and wished him much enjoyment of his trip home, and a safe return. This was cordially carried. The " Otago Witness " tells a story of Mr J. W. Thomson, ex-M.H.R. for Bruce, which j shows that he possesses a very rare kind of generosity, the generosity of one man towards another who wounds his self-love. When Minister of Lands m 1579, Mr Thomson had attached to his office a secretary who had a remarkablegift of mimicry. It was perhaps unfortunate for this individual that the quaint manner of his chief supplied a good deal of scope for the practice of his art. Entering the Minister's room one day and observing no one but a brother clerk (for there was no head visible over the pigeon holes of the Minister's table), the secretary, conotrting his features to resemble the Minister's, and endeavouring to look not quite as straight ahead as a horse m winkers, said, m a drawling bcotch voice, "Is Maister Clutha Thomson here?" The man's dismay was painfully real when Mr Thomson lifted his head from the desk before him, and said m his usual measured voice, " Yes, I think you'll find him where he ought to be." The secretary had a bad quarter ot an hour, but it was from the reproaches of his own conscience, and the generosity displayed by the Minister, who proceeded to business as if nothing unusual had happened.

THE j^HBTJRTON GUAKDIAN : WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1893.



A meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Un'oi was held at Christchurch on Tnesday e\ «n ---in". It was decided to test the feeling of the Southern unions before taking any final steps m regard to becoming affiliated to the New Zealand Rugby Union. ■ Tjik Bkst Kkmkdy for Indigkktion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident? recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects EPorton's ■Pili.s, with justice called the •^'afiftal Stcengthfener of the Human Stqinaeh," act as a po.VVerful tonic and gentle perient, arp mild m their operation, and gife under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, .1 Is, by all medicine VwuJors Uiroutjhout th^ wwid,



Kkatino's Coiiffir Lozexuks cure Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis, Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable, They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins Is lid and 3s 9d each



DAVID THOMAS. I WILL hu 1 my usual Weekly Horse Sale on SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1892, At tjie Arcade, Present Entries comprise- -35 horses 35 SPECIAL ENTRY. On accounts Mr A. J. Huston, of Flemington— 6 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES, three and four years old. Tr 1 Farm HORSES, Real useful sorts. ~i Buggy MARE -I HACK Account client— Q Brand New Whitechapel CARTS. General Entries include— Drausht< Horses of all description^, Hacks and Light Harness, Unbroken Colts and Fillies, and Sundries too numerous to mention. Order of Sale—Unbroken Horses and Sundries, 12 o'clock sharp. Advertised horses, 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 4f49 ; Stock Salesman. I HAVE several desirable Farms on my Books FOR SALE, 4 36 P. THQMAS,



frPTlf IPIVI^rt • Wl?' HAVE TUST LAKDftO ex s.s. "Oceana/ s.B. uoutinmen , -o )ri ,.. !Vvl^ ..p x .,. Wf » direcfc from theßert Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Mew Win te r Uo o d|, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTEI) 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 Gootfs including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KATAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NKW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoat-*, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes ' MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. SU* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAK. SPARROW FbERRYMAH TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBT7RTON. Grain Ships to London, mHE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce, to their Clients that they have chartered -*- f .several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, A£»K IL, A. IN I> AIAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against shipments Free of Commission and Interest Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and EYEGRASBj IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN. FBIE DLArN DEE BEOS. ASRBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHUFSTj ' Jl' ' ' ' ■■■■ ' ' "•• Jb^^Ji ROBERT MURRAY^ j^^k l¥»tcli and Clock S^sSd^^P? MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN && ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &o Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET? ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. WIRMfCii TOJTHE TRADE. J. BISHOP, PRACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTURER, i^- HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE ROOT TRADE. I AM far ahead of all others. The public have decided my Boots - are thj» bast, .lod lead everything m the Market. Style Unequalled. Perfection m Fit.' Best service at LOWEST PRICES. My motto is THE BEST. I respectfully call upon you to inspect and judge for yourselves; whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The fight is for you ; you must support me. The contest for you ; you must stand - - by me, and you will be delighted, as greater and better things will be done for you from T O - IP -A. "3T. CORNER OP EAST AND MOORE STREETS. \ J. BrOCkellmnk* Manager. Reductions Reductions. ' COOKING RANGESp-COOKICTG RANGES,, , Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. ! TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft, of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooriug m stock - 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 Irct touch of. Paint required. . i 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 coat. W. H. Ooiiins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILJS, PAINTS, PAPER HANGING ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCH4NT& 1 —«%* — (Hny;il lor^'.^.nce n ( ni!!..ijiy. '-p-y V,.!l j Co-l C-iUi^ij



Monster JJazaar. npHE 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, 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 Mr Clothibb's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 COMPULSORY SALE urow o\ AT W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair White Twilled Sheeting (double width 10 Jd 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 lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AX W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE j THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRE# STREET. X^HE eel called upon to say that ** through the, instrumentality of others \xi the sam,e line of business, wo have been put to the. inconvenience and expense of 'm.ovjng into, new premises. One trial iflill convince you that you can sa,ve m,o,ney by shopping with us. Agents for—rTho Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large oustonusrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. —' Members of Co-operativQ 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 b# fox RBJM: CASH QN.L.J,



Dissolution of Partnership. Vi OTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between Morels y Salek of r;maru, Isaac Salek of Wanganui, and Samubl Salhk of Ash burton, trading under the style or firm of I. Salek & Co., was dissolved on the first April. The said Samuel Salek 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 FOE 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 Bargains :— Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Clocks, nickel ... 8s 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 6d 30s Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d, 20s 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14s, lls. Now is your opportunity to get a firsfc class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Rotheram's, Erhardt's, and others m first class order at Sale Prices. See Window for Great Baigains m English Levers. Nickel Watches, 15s, Sale Price, 10s. Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s 6d ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. *> White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4tß | WATCHMAKER, Q Qololr OCULIST JEWELLER, £3» lOdloKj OPTICIAN". AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. "OEGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and ■•-* will open on Saturday, April £3, In the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Bkookk, Chemist, solely on his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice StocK of Jewellery, Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and being 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, AFEtXU S3. S- S-A.LJBISZ, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. Or 1 I 0 1 A JNj . ■ EAST STREET, ASHBURION, Clearing Sale of 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. g^P NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. CLOCKS, JEWELLERY WATCHES, AND ELECTROPLATE. o; — • Be Suke oi? the Address— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR'S and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from Late Shop. Entertainments.



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB) AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PROGRAMME, . FIRST DAY. 1 — AsHuuiiTON Hurdle 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—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to r°ceive 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 the proceeds to go to the funda of the Olub. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 4-ASHBURTON AUTUMN lIANDI 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 Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acoeptanee, 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—Midland Hurdlb 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. 8-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys ; the second horse to receive J 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 fund 3of the Club. Weight, Bst ; any overweight to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s_open 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, 10s. 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, 15,3; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by *J~ee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands J the Secretary not later than (S, p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9, 189,2. HANDICAPS for the, first clay's races will be published on or about April 3jQ. iftANDjCAPS for the SECONS day's races will be published at or abo,ut pighfc tfclock m the evening qf the first day's races. AQOEPTANCKS for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m 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 m I he evening of the first day's races. JB3 EDWARD SAUNTERS, Secretary,



Public Notices PiTE>T ACME WATER FILTER, W innerof E.G. Wright's, Esq.. M. H.E Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show. T AM prepared to connect this new -*- style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H. RULE, Patentee, Ashburton SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock o* X TWEEDS ever shown 1 m Ashburton to chooa« from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ash burton . clothing mart. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. John GK Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT 1 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 UMITED TIMBER & FURNITURE. SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. BUILDING TIMBER at folbwing prices : per 100 superficial ft. Alford Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10a White Pine, linfloooring(seasoned)l3s 6d White Pine, |m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harbison's Auction Rooms. 3J187 THE Ashburton Drug COMPANY, LIMITED, TT A.YE JUST RECEIVED EX S.S. " OTARAMA," 25 Cases of Goods. 1 Cwt HELLEBORE 1 Bale Selected HONEYCOMB SPONGE 1 Case MUSIC BROWN WINDSOR bOAP L Case Brackncll's OLD YELLOW SKIN SOAP I Case INSECT 1 OWDER And a large assortment of GLASS TOILETWARE, PERFUMERY, DRUGS ANb MEDICINES J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN I Show Rooms. MESSRS MILKER # THOMPSON desire to intimate v to the P.ublic that they have rearranged (he Ashburton Branch o| (heir MUSIC Ejepot under the management o( Mjt H. M. .I,onks, and INVITE INSPECTION "of spme yeally first-classj P?ANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection m the Colony to choose from. B. M, JONES. 3J8? (



BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SNUG LITTLE FARM, Next Smith's Gardens. MRD. THOMAS has revived instruc tions from Mr Jamkh J.jsmon t> offer for Sale by Public Auction on SATURDAY, APRIL 16. 1892, A portion of his FARM adjoining Smith's Gardens and Hunt's, con taining 107 Acres, together with Homestead, Garden, Sards, etc. The Farm being situated close to Ash burton ougbt to be an incentive to intending purchasers. Sala at 2 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 4{48 Auctioneer. IN THE SUPREME COURT oi 1 NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISfRICT. WEDNESDAY, The 23rd day of March, 1892. TTPON Reading the Affidavits of LJ George Johnston Neill and James Kemmis Warbtibton, respectively filed m this Court, it is ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and personal Estate of Moses Hamilton, late of Ashburton, m the Provincial District of Canterbury, house owner, deceased. (Signed) By the Court. R. G. THOMAS. Deputy Registrar, Persons indebted to the deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to any Postal Money Order Office. Persons having accounts against this Estate, are requested to forward them to me or to my Agent at Christchurch, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of MAY NEXT. Any account not sent m by the day named may be rejected. J. K. WARBURTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Ofhce, Wellington, April 2, J892. 4J45 MR~fT~ixJLLOCK. £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, entertainment" LAURISTON SCHOOL. AN ENTERTAINMENT and Coffee Supper will be given on FRIDAY, April 8, GOOD AND VARIED PROGRAMME, MUSICAL SELECTIONS, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. MOONLIGHT NIGHT!—MILLION PRICES. Admission, Is ; Children Halfprice. 4 46 THE EDUCATION 150ABD OF THE D TSTRICT Of NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders arc invited for Fainting school buildings at Lis more, Seafield, and B;irr JJill. Specifica tions can be seen at the various sohool houseS; and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received up till 4 p.m. on MON DAY, April 18. The lowest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, April 5, 1892. 4 47 _______ FOR SALE —314 ACRES Aberdeen j TURNIPS ; within five miles of the Ashburton Post Office. For particu lars, apply I GEO. JAMESON, 4§23 Ashburton. TTTHITTINGTON'S Tomato Sauce. W together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mrs Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 165 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. RATES unpaid by April 20,1892, will i be SUED for without further notice. By Order, C. B. FOOKfc & SON, Clerks to the Beard- April 4, 1892. 4t38 ASHBURTO"N r¥uROUG! kTcOUNCIL VTOTIOE is hereby given that the J3| resolution passed at a Special Meeting of the Council held on March 28 inst., appointing WEDNESDAY as the day on which the half-holiday shall be held under " The Factories Act, 1891," excepting m the case of the Ashburton Publishing Company, m which the day shall be THURSDAY, will be continued at the Ordinary Meeting to be held on MONDAY, April 25, prax. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, March 30, 1892. 3 195 GREAT BAL,E A5? l»i< kloi<l & I mliill* PREMIER ASHBURTON FUMITUPiE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TJIUItNITURE of all kinds, Carpets: JJ 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 liibonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also —Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables3, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDUE3S— PICKFQRD & UNDEILL ; TANQJiIiiD STREET, ASHBURTON, j