THE MURDER OF A CABIN BOY.

Brisbane, May 30. j The cook of the schooner Kitty Bell i has been committed for trial for the i murder and mutilation of the cabin boy at Thursday Island.

ELECTRICAL FATALITY.

Melbourne, M iy 30. A heavy thunderstorm broke over the city yesterday. The electric light wire at the corner of Russell and Lons dale streets was broken, and a man named Andrews, who seized the wire, "was knocked down. Another man, Herbert Wells, attempting to assist Andrews, caught him by the wrist, and was struck dead. Andrews es- '■ caped with a severe burning. The i force of the electric current was two thousand volts.

THE VICTORIAN RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS.

The Government have decided not to grant a Select Committee to enquire into the circumstances connected with the suspension of the Railway Com missioners, but are willing, however, that the Commissioners may be heard at the Bar of the House.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Palmersion North, May 30. Yesterday a young Maori named YVarina Taka was thrown off his horse and killed. Kelson, May 30. An inquest on the remains of Mm Jeannie Liddell, who was burned to death on Saturday nighb when her residence, Beachville, was destroyed, has resulted in a verdicfc that the deceased was acciden tally burned to death. There was evidence to show that about half an hour before the fire occurred she was making purchases at a shop near by and com plained then of being unwell, but none to show how the place caught fire. Inwercargiix, May 30. There is considerable activity in the oat market. Northern speculators have purchased in Invercargill ninety thousand sacks in one line, and other tran sactions are pending. Dunedin, May 30. John Stanton, aged 66, who lived on his means at Mornington, died suddenly yesterday morning. He complained of a pain in his arm on Saturday night, and the affected part was rubbed with turpen tine. Shortly afterwards he complained of a pain in his chest, and expired before a doctor could arrive. A six-roomed wooden house, the property of Robert Dick&on, at Morning ton, was burned down at 9.30 tins morning. The house and furniture were insured for £500 in the Phoenix. The fire was caused through a pot of tar boiling over into the fire.

SPORTING.

TAHUNA PARK TROTTING MEETING.

Dunedin", May 31. The stakes in the Pony Flat Race have been awarded to Patience.

The Kanaka Labor Question

: » [per press association] (Received May 31, 11.20 a.m.) Brisbane, May 31. Sir J. Griffiths, in the course of an interview, said the statements made by Mr S. Smith in the House of Commons were wild and extravagant rhapsodies, of which he declined to take notice. All the criticisms on the Kanaka trade appeared to have been concerning the traffic before the regulations of 1884 were passed. He was quite satisfied that the majority of the genuine work ing men in Queensland were not opposed to the introduction of Kanaka labor. Mr-Smith's allegation that the Islands would be depopulated was an argu ment that might apply to any form of immigration. The sugar industry, ■which was in extremities, had already materially revived at the prospect of a supply of labor. He was glad to see the attitude taken up by the Imperial Government. (Received May 31, 11.30 a.m.) Adelaide, May 31. Mr Playford, Premier of South Australia, has sent a telegram to the Premiers of the other Australasian colonies saying that the South Aus-1 tralian Government intend to consider the question of the introduction of coolies into the Northern Territory, in connection with the development of tropical agricultural industry. He is of opinion that the object should have more than provincial concern, and suggests that a conference be held between the representatives of the various Governments, for the purpose of discussing the immigration of coloured laborers, with a view to the adoption by the Federal Council of a united course of action.

THE ABHBURTON GUAKDIAN : TUESDAY, MAY 31, 189a-



■ IMPORTANT TO LAWE -f. aIJ, WOOL : COLONIAL DRES3 TWEED", AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS J.JAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS T WEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS wesoall OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY asd FOLLuWINO DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lob I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18s» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special pri?e &SOiS for dress of seven yards. Lot 3 —All Wool Colonial Dtess Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33* 9d, special price £238 6d for dress of seven yards. XtE^l>Y-3XA.I>It: CLOTHIIVG SHECTICMV. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price " 35ei6<leach. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, asua' price 36* 6d and 49s 6d, special prices £s£sis and 35s Od each. 47IYouth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 293 6.1, special price* 6s lldandOS lltleach. " ' 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lls fid, special price T'h lid per pair. )37lPairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19<j 6J special price l^M Gel per pair. BLAIVKfaTS AISO JFTiA.INJXJKL.S In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to bo from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged, for similar makes and qualities. SHOI»PH\C* BY POST. By means of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'our§Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT The^Letter Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter aa when a personal visit is made. The ."Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular^ Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE'NOTE—Goods^sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, tan be returned. W. STEAME AND CO.. IHRISTOHUEOH. S. SALEKS OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, HAVING completed the fitting up of my new Shop in East Street (next to Mr C. M. Bkookk, chemist) in a style, second to none in the district, I beg to invite inspection of my magnificent stock, and to announce that I have commenced Business as WATCHMAKER, JEWELLED, and OCULIST S OPTICIAN AGENT FOR Lazarus' Fatent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. Electro-Plated Ware and Jewellery. For Wedding or Birthday PresentH and Presentations, I have a choice of High-classUood-*, elegant and unique in design which will compare favorably with any stork in Canterbury. WATCHES.—My Special Line of ' Rotheram's English Levers m Ladies, and Gents', Gold and Silver keyless ■, key winding, open face, Hunting and Demi-Hunters expressly made to my order (as engraved on plate) are not to be excelled by any Watch in the World for satisfactory wear and time-keeping ; also Watches by other noted makers. The WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is now complete in its arrangements, and having obtained extra assistance, customer * may rely upon getting their jobs done promptly and satisfactorily. Note the New Address : S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, Next Mr (X M. Brooke, Chemist. ■ •*■ r* Clem + 1 £fcmon • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. "Oceana, l ex VTC? 11 Lit? 111*311 • « Doric," and s.s " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of IV c w Winter (rood §, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in BSST QUALITY, BEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also iust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTOisr. ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks,' Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. Egf* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAK. SPARROW FBERRYMAN TAILORS ana OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLIER, BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HEIeJ STOW SHOWlffft THE FOULOWIMCt iPE(I.II,AIXt», ,iOYS' [EMBROIDERED COLLARS, lADIES CASHMERE CLOVES, (usually Is) for 6d each. (usually Is) for 6d pair, /INE UNBLEACHED HOLLAND 6d yd. A LINE OF FANCY DRESS GOODS UNBLEACHED DAMASK TABLE- (usually 8s 6d) for Gs 9d doz. CLOTHS bought at a discount of 2") Several lines of ULSTERS under regula* per cent. market value. ALSO, OXK OF THE . CHOICEST IVD :*I!8T HSOItTwn (rw#»~lt« OF ... jiILLINERY, CORSETS, CLOAKS, DRESSES, FLAX>ELS, 4c, to., i:,' i Uu DISTRICT. ALL AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES "THE CORNER.



Business Notice J^ OW LANDING FENCING WIKE. FENCING WIRE. j Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. 1 BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required _____ ' NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK, ! For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rate BIECH TIMBER iFInY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co.,i IRONMONGERS AND MP TERS OF 0.1 LS, PAINTS, PAPEUHANGING» BTJ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ! i _ # * # {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. Scott's Unrivalled Cooking Ranges. GEE) AT REDUCTION IN PRICES. ; LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMPS, WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES ■o' ■ — John Orr and Co., EAST STREET. "Biunr ii! depot. I IM>MaiMM 0"'" --■ - SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE/ REMOVING TO TANCREI) STREET. J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous Mends and customers that having taken more suitable premises in Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY, the 28th, with a Large Sbwlc of the wide-famed " ZEAL INDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together with a Large Stock of ENGLISH BOOTS and SHOES selected from the Best Manufacturers. The Best Boots in Ashburton for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined. We buy for Ready Cash, saving our Customers the large Discount charged to those who buy on credit. A great deal of money is wasted by not knowing and neglecting to find where to buy Boots at least cost. This you can easily save by dealing with the Best Value Boot Man in Ashburton, at the Zealandia Boot Store, TAHGRED STREET, ASHBUKTON. S. Brockclbank, Manager. Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they haye'ehartered J {eeveral First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, AND M.A.Y, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made agaius!' shipments Free of Commisaiun'tuid Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and EYEGRASSI IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PitICES GIVEN FEIEDLANDER BEOS |4SHBURTOK TUNWALD AND LYNDHTJROTJ



( Public Notices. GKEAT SALE AT Plekford X ITndrlU's PBEMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TJUjRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets _U 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 Eiboniaed Sideboards, Tables, &c. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, in Rimu. ! Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 8. MAJ¥IVIX« & Co., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUKCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, 'AT QHRTSTCHUROH L BKEWERY AM) O Mr H^ ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON £ DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON,' AND THE TINWALD HOTELS T NWALD" Andrew Orr IS OPENING A •pEAUTIFCL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, eto. LADIES Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Carsets, Um brellas, Gloves. ■pUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks rn _ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, UUVJ formerly 2s 6d per pair. /* — _, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid A» *35 Gloves at 4s lid. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3] BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder I Carpets. I ANDREW ORR. Zealand I a Boots. milE WINTER having fairly set in, JL one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and are comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the celebrated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is—the most satisfactory Boot in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and beat workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandia Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, »nd attention is directed to the Splendid Scitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots of this Celebrated Brand in a great variety, i Every pnir is branded on the .sole A. This Br.'iud has ia the past beeii favorably known in the Ashburton District, and in future the public can obtain full .supplies at Mr J. Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. .«■' -..-^1 «--i- ware: 1 j 1



j Public Notices. 1 <£ff REWARD fIIHE above reward will be paid on con -*- viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate J. E. WILLIAMS, Manager. J\ R I L L IN Powdered liiii&e WITH YOUR WHEAT MR A 1 M. CLARK says lie is sure that fc helps to keep the insect pest away . from the young plant. MR JOHN GRIGG says>hc sarae. E. F. WRIGHT. TAILORING FOR THE TIMES. It. K. DOWLK, "THE TIMES" TAILOR, BEGS to thank the Public of Ash burton and District for their liberal support during the last twelve months. Having met with so much success, he wishes to. state that he is enabled to offer greater advantages than any Tailor in the town. • R.E.D. having served six years in one of the best Christchurch firing is himself a PRACTICAL TAILOR. R.E.D. not being mixed up with so many branches of trade, is consequently in a position to give his whole attention to TAILORING. PRICES for the TIMES. FIT and STYLE for the TIMES. QU ALIIY and WORKMANSHIP for the TIMES. Hundreds «t Pat*erns to choose from. THE AMCAOE, Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. 5+6 COAL! COAL! COAL! MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. FORS A L E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, OR WHOLESALE HARRIS & KNIGHT. Office : WEST STREET. Al NEW XEA.L,,\.TSI> CARRIAGE WORKS. Reeyes and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Anderson s Foundry, Christchurch, in those premises known as Beauchamp and Co. \s Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with ever? requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business, to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business in 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 ment's, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. REEVES AND CO, ! Our make Daisy Road Cart, £'10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the besc in the market. We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen in want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our inventions and improvements bring us to the front in this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm in New Zealand. Bear in mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring: orward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head in this Hue 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 TTwenty Vehicles oi IMiterent Styles literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and f.dmired by all at he late Christchurch Show, igj^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach men It saves accidents ;it saves swear in"* and nables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. REEVES" & CO.,



FIIIEDLANDER BROS. For Private Safe. A 600 ACRi, FARM AT NEW LANDS. WE are instructed by ihe present owner, Mk Martin Griffin, to offer for private treaty his FARM situated at Newlands, about one and a half miles from Dromoro Railway Station. The Land has been well farmed, and is in good heart : a large proportion is ready for Cropping. Fences are in good order, and Water Races through every Paddock. The Buildings and outhouses are sub stantial. Fo:.- full particulars apply to FRIEDLAFDER BROS., ' Ash burton. or MARTIN GRIFFIN, 0 on the Farm. MR T. BULLOCK. J FOR SALE.—43 Acres 2 Roods, closa jto Mitcham Railway Station ; has not been cropped for about 5 years. QAA ACRES ot 25s per acre, R.S.'s OxJkJ 33182,33186 and 28782 fronting the Mount Sonars Railway, Westerfield District, a bargain. Longbeach farmers owning heavy land should secure a block like this to work with theirs. TO LET.-40 Acres, together with Cottage, near the County Saleyards. TO LET, Dwelling House of five rooms, centrally situated in Tancred Street. TO LET. —Rooms in the Arcade ; gas laid on. Very suitable for meetings. £2000 to lend on good farm land at current rates. RAKAIA TOWN SECTIONS.-I am prepared to receive otters for the follow ing, viz., 26, 86, 321, 124, 208, 291, 292, 295, 297, 298, 462, 468. CHERTSEY TOWNSHIP.—I have the following Sections for sale : —85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107, 108, 109,110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 143, 145. Easy terms if ' required. T. BULLOCK. Fublio Notices IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR ROBERTS, Surgeon Dentist, (English training). Complete sets, £7 10s. Very best work guaranteed. 111-fitting sets re-modelled. Fillings, gas, &c. Extractions Is. Opposite Ballantyne's, < ashel street, Christchurch. TO LET BY TENDER. ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, for -£*- one crop of Oats. ■. j For full particulars, apply to the Secretary, Edward Sat;&oers, Ashburton. Tenders to be in on or before SATUR DAY, June 4. 5179 ENDERS will be received till SATURDAY, June 4, for Carting bo ufc 12,00D Bushels Oats and Wheat from Montalto Estate to Valetta Railway Station. For further particulars **pply THOS. D. ROBERTSON, 5*192 Mayfield, SEA VIEW BALL. A PUBLIC BALL will be held in the Seaview School on FRIDAY Evening, June 3. Admission—Gentle men, 3s 6d ; Ladies, free. Refreshments provided. Dancing at 7.30. S. BAIRD, 191 Hon. Secretary. ~V>t rITe n t> r o s., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials?, viz:—Heirt Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Spnngburn Railway Station. Postal Adpress— Bushside. IN BREAD. OWING to the reduced price of Flour, the undersigned Bakers of Ash burton have Reduced the Price of Bread from June 1 to Sixpence per four-pound Loaf, Cash. Sixpence halfpenny, booked. 1 G. H. BRYANT. P. HANRAHAN. Wm, POLLOCK. J. C. GRUBB. <^ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT 5 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' NOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing Infants Tiayettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks.and Stockings, home knitted. MBS ADAMS, LADIES AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. CRAIGHBAD HAVE great pleasure in informing their numerous friends and customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season ; and. also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted in Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Bannockbums and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers and Covert Coatings. It you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Woukmanshu-. 11. & W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. BROOKE'S "Perfect" Cure FOK SCOUR IN SHEEP, IS the most reliable Mediciue prepared for Diarrhoea in all animals. Half gallon tins, containing 80 do:es, 10s each. Two callon tins, containing 320 doses 80s each. RTCKMAK'S Foot Hot Paste IS A CERTAIN CURE. Far superior to using arsenic or bluestonc In tinb, 5.s each ; large tins, equal to five smaller ones, 20s each. Prepared only by C M. JB K, O O Ifc E* OPERATIVE CHEMIST, Asbburton, j



HOWARD'S IHli A TRIAL of the HOWARD J\_ DIGGING PLOUGH will be held at Mk JOHN HUNT'S FARM, WAKANUI, Near Ashburton, on Thursday, June S. Shirt, fit J p.m. JOHN G. RESTELL, 5i"204 Agent. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. DR LUCAS will Lecture on "The Indian ''nbes of Canada." Major Steward, M.H.R., will tjike the chair at 8 p.m. Admission to all parts of the Hall, Is ; children, 6d. TO-MORRJW JWGHT on "Great lirifcain and hex polonies," 5 206,



A fire ocoured at Hackthorne last night, by which 300 sacks of wheat, the property of Messrs O'Loughlin and Costello, croppers on the estate, were destroyed No fur the particulars are to hand. Rev I)r Lucas will lecture at the Odd fellows' Hall, to-night, on "The Indian Tribes of Canada,' and to-morrow night, on "Great Britain and her Colonies." So eloquent and able a lecturer has seldom appeared here, and his subjects bsing of great interest everybody that is able should attend. The hearing of the petition against the election of Mr Frank Peter as a member of the Rangitata Road Board began this morn iug before Mr Wray R.M., at the Ashbur ton Court House. Mr Donelly, of Christ chureh, appeared for the petitioners, and Mr Fnrnell for Mr Peter. The evidence was voluminous, and the hearing was not finished until just as we went to press, the Court boing then adjourned, for farther argument, to June 9. Full report will appear to-morrow. U .. : g|