DISTRICT COURT.

ABHBURTON—FRIDAY

(Before His Honor Judge Robinson.) THOMAS RODFORD V J. W. BAKER. Mr Crisp for plaintiff; Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. In this case plaintiff, re cently an employee of the Ashburten Working Men's Club, sued J. W. Baker, of Ashburton, for £100 damages for al leged slander. The case occupied the whole of the eaily part of the cUy in hear ing, the short facts of it being lhat on April 7 last, Baker, haying heard that Rodford had .taken away one of his (de fendant's) fowls, went with a constable to the Club where Rodford was, accused Bedford of haying Btolen the fowl, and the constable searched the premises from which, however, both Baker and the cos stable were asked to remove, nob being members. Baker also eaid he haoV wit nesses to prove that Rodford had stolen the fowl, and that this was only one of a number that had gone the same way. These statements were made in the pre sence of several people. In consequence of Baker's •harges Rodford had received notice to leave the employ of the Club, in which he had held % permanent situa tion. The defence was that) no direct charge had been made by Baker against Rodford, and defendant's counsel pleaded Baker had strong justification for what he had done, but had not acted out of malice, and malice must be shown before an action for slander could be maintained. The parties had been on amicable terms and defendant had tried to settle the matter amicably. His Honor considered plaintiff entitled to recover, as he was accused of the larceny of a fowl, and the accusation had not been supported. At the same time he was not entitled to heavy damages as there was no evidence of any serious damage done to his character. The special damages were reduced to a minimum and would not be considerd. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £5, with costs —£7 9s in all.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Be George Grice—Application for dis charge. The report of the Deputy issignee being favorable and thft application supported by a resolution of the creditors the application was granted.

Second Edition. CRICKET.

[per press association.] (Received May 19, 11a.m.) London, May 18. The match Marylebone Cricket Olub^ v. Australians began at Lord's to-dny. The home team los'< four wickets for 172 runs. Stoddart, 58 ; Gunn, 28 ; Nelson, not out, 19 ; Grace, 13 ; Flowers, not out, 36. The Australians are without the services of Turner. In this match the fielding of the visitors is indifferent. (Received May 19, 12.30 a.m.) The first innings of the M CO. closed for 424.

COMMERCIAL.

BANKING.

[MB PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1

Received May 19,11.20 am.) London, May 18. At a meeting of the depositors in the National Bank of Australasia, Mr Stewart presiding, objections were raised to several points in the scheme. It was urged that the fact that dividends were to be non-cumulative deprived depositors of their rights; that the call on share holders was unduly spun out; that the English depositors were placed at a dis advantage compared with the Australian ; and that all depositors should be put on the same footing. Resolutions were passed insisting that no depositor should be compelled to take preferenca scares or extend the currency of his deposit beyond twelve years; that repay ments to creditors should be p o rata, except to Government, to holders of notes and drafts upon the old bank ; that the date of repayment of deposits should be calculated from the time of suspension, of the old or the formation of the new bank; that all current accounts should be treated similarly to fixed deposits; that no shares should be trans ■ ferable until a call of £3 was paid. The shareholders have unanimously accepted the scheme of reconstruction, subject to the modifications made by the depositors as above. There is a much better tone on the Exchange in regard to bank shares. Australian investors are taking Cape gold mine shares. It is believed here that the worst is over, and that; existing banks will maintain their position. Judge Williams has granted Guinness* petition for compulsory winding up of the Commercial Bank of Australia.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

R. L. STEVENSON AND SAMOA.

(Received May 18, 11 a.m.)

London, May 18. The " Times" says the attitude of Mr R. L Stevenson in Samoa has been completely justified by the bureau cratic blindness and pompous ineffici' ency of the officials, and the financial disaster revealed in a recent blue book.

AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.

There ii a diversity of opinion as to which salt is beat for the preparation of Australian butter for London market. Mr D. Wilson, the Vie torian butter expert is visiting the salt works in Liverpool and other dis tricts, making enquiries on the subject.

HORRIBLE MASSACRE.

Details of a massacre at E owbi in China, show that a band of marauders burned the houses, shops, and theatres during a festival, and two thousand people perished in the flames, and forty women were abducted.

THE FIGHTING IN SIAM.

Paris, May 18. News from Siam states that an Anamite column aftacked the Laotin tribe at Klwung, Most of the French officers were killed.

THE ASHBUftTON GtJAKDfAN: FRIDAY, MAY 10. l«e.t.



Mr T. Bullock. SAIURDAY, MAY 27,1893. By order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the abeve date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees— T.S. 708, containing |-Acre, Wills Street; good site for a Cottage. Sale at 11.30. "tTbullock, 5t166 iuctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 27. Capital Building Sites, fronting Moore's Road, Trevor ton. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date :— Lots 48. 49, 52, 53, 56, 57, containing in all 3 roods 24 perches, part of E.S, 4883, fronting Moore's Road, just below Mr M'Kee's store. 1 Good land, well situated. Easy Terras. Sale at 11.30. ".BULLOCK, 5*165 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, MAY 27. VALUABLE TOWN SECTIONS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MaY 27, 4 TOWN SECTIONS, A As follows.— T.S. 19 -i-acro, fronting East street T.S. 22—J-acre, also fronting East street T.S. 419—4-&cre, Moore street T,3. 508-Jarcre, Wilhj street These sections are mostly in a good position, should prove a remunerative investment, Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 5§164 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas HAVE TO LET, FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT AND OATS, 120 ACRES, situated at DROMORE, Ox R, Clarke's Farm. For further particulars, apply D. THOMAS, 5*157 Ashburton BULLOCK'S ARCADE^ SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893. i On account of a Client, "I WILL OFFER FOR SALE,— Q Young Draught GELDINGS Q Young Harness GELDINGS DAVID THOMAS, 5J168 Ashburton.



Public Notices. BALL AT HINDS. ~~~ A BALL will be held in the Hinds Schoolroom, after the Concert on TUESDAY EVENING next. Tickets for Ball, 2a 6d each, which includes Refreshments. 5 160 LOST, on the road between O'Grady's, Winchmore, and Ashburton, a Grey Covert Coat. Anyone returning same will be rewarded. J. C. N, GRIGG, 5 161 Longbeach. " CAUTION^ "itS OTICE is hereby given that NO IX PERSON is authorised to obtain goods on credit on my account without my written authority. NELSON EDEN. Ashburton, May 13, 1893. 5 110 ' THAN K~~s! MRS GEORGE SCOTT, LIVERY STABLES, Burnett Street, "pvESIRES to thank the Public for \ J the patronage and support accorded to her in the past, and trusts to be similarly favored in the future. iff' , ™~" The business will be carried on as usual at the Stables, Burnett Street, where good horses and traps and buggies can be had at any hour. 5 168 NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the "Publicßeserves A«?t 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Football Club's matches on WED. NESDAY, the 24th day of May, inst., on which day charges will be made for ad mission on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each trap ... One Shilling R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. May 9,1893, 5 82



ANAMA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. THE BOARD propose to CLOSE the road lying between Perpetual Lease Section 36162 and Rural Section 3P197 on the one side, and Perpetual Lease Section 36163 and Rural Sections 31204 and 30642 on the other side, and in lieu 1 thereof to open a line of road through Perpetual Leaee Section 36163 and Plan tation Reserve 2573, leading direot to the Anama Railway Station. The plan showing the proposed altera tion is on view at the office of the Board (Mr Coskerie's), Valetta. EDWABD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. April 14, 1893. 4 107 ATRIALOF HOWARD'S DIGGING PLOUGH WILL BB HELn AT MR RICHARD HANDCOCK'S, near MATFIELD, NEXT MONDAY, MAY 22. To commence at 11 a.m. All interested are invited to attend. X. Gt. Rest ell, Agent, Ashburton. 5 162



HoiJiOWAY's PiUjS,—Liver, Lungs, and | Kidneys.—Most diseases of these depurative organs arise from obstructions, over the removal ot which the celebrated pills exercise the most perfect control. A course of them is strongly recommended as a remedy for such chronic affections as liver enlarge ments, congestion of the lungs, torpidity ot the kidneys and other functional disorders which cause much present suffering, and if neglected lay the foundation of organic diseases. Holloway's Pills are specially adapted for the young and delicate; their gentle and purifying actions ranks them above all other medicines. In indigestion, nervous affection?, gout, and rheumatism these pills have achieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impurities from the blood, and restore cheerfulness •nd/" vigour,



LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeachf Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, i Oowhrnan*



UP TO DATE. THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enable* us to give constant employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district, proves that our Customers appreciate FIRST-CLASS TAILORING AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cutters, coupled with the Best Skilled Labor, are observed in every Garment which bears our name. Come and see our New Winter Goods, I Comprising the Latess Styles in Suitings, Fancy Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Reah Bannockburns, West of England Trouserings, Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. KP Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10s (cash) in a large variety of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. CRAIGHEAD & BEBRYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. R£IOVW O T I C B. BABKETT BROS TAKE this opportunity of thanking their numerous friends and patrons f.r the generous support accorded them since starting Business as GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, <feo. They have now much pleasure in announcing their intention of REMOVING TO LARGER AND MORE CONVENIENT PREMISES, THE OLD TOWN HALL, EAST STREET, Where by strict attention to the requirements of Customers, they hope to retain the liberal patronage already accorded them. The Business will be carried on in connection with H. Bairstow's, Famishing Department, THE FIRM TO BE KNOWN AS BAKUETT BR )S. AND BATBSTOW, THE HALL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. BARRETT BROS. AND BAIRSTOW, FAMILY DRAPERY AND FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, > The Hall, East Street, Ashburton. OPENING SALE—SATURDAY, MAY 27. SPECIAL BABGAINS IN HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. New Goods to open, no old Stock. A lot of odd lines and Remnants to be cleared very cheap. Everyone invited to walk through and inspect the stock. No one asked to buy. All Goods marked in plain figures, at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. DOORS OPEN AT TEN O'CLOCK ON SATURDAY MORNING. 5f159 THE HALL, EAST STREET.



THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES PROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made -£jl with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon *28 o.s Intermediate £18 18a Third Class ... " £13 Oh For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 5 21 Ashburton and Rakaia. TPE ASHBURTON ABCADE T3AINTING & TDAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN "WILSON (Late Jas Craigie), Has in stock a Choice selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CETLING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given, All work executed promptly* with A the very beat materials and woikmeD. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3 80 BURNETT STREET —R ESTAVB AWT.— MRS. C. I. BRYANT BEGS to notify that sho has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BDRNFTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS. SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 5 142 ( (\rf ACRES for Sale near Pendarves %j I School. Easy terms. » T. BULLOCK. I



O -I -f pf —By Order ot the Mort c& JL _L O • gagees. One acre with Cottage thereon, being sections 523, 524, SSI, 532, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. THE LONGBEACft DESTROYED The only guaranteed effectual means of cooing with the SMALL BIRDS PEST. fI^HE Longbeach Estate has been for L the last two years kept freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg's entire satis faction. Longbeach Is now freer from Birds than any similar property in New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land %nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq , 5*153 Longbeach £37 10s.—Capital Building Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half an acre and two and a-half perche*. Apply T. BULIiOCK. Llewellyn Owen. rpHE New Term commences May 17. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 215 IPOR SALE—Private Residence, cen trally situated, comer of Cameron and William streets, half-acre, being T.S's. 715 and 716. Easy terms of pay ment ... T. BULLOCK. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGER OEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOSIS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS TIANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. k 6JII Settlement of the People on the Land. COLUMBIAN LAND DISTRIBUTION of 1808. Subdivision of the well known Victorian Estates, NAMBROK and MELTON PARK, comprUing over 28,000 seres of rich agricultural land. 350,000 Subscribers nt £1 each. 861 Valuable Properties First PrUe ..^BO,OOO- 113 Prises.. eachJlJXO" Second Priw .. 18,000 9 Prlaes -. *660t0 *W0 Third Prize .. 7,000 120 PriiM.. each *H0 Fourth Prize .. 8,000 -8 Prizes *340t0«40 Fifth Prize .. 3,000 100 Prices.. •aoh£M Bixth Prize .. 1,600 ■ *tr unftNuEUr Uf IMII 111 O sa-rt'srss- WIMMPI IN 11 serieiofa?ropertles*r» 11 lIIIIIIIM drawn for separately. NAMBROK is on the Latrobe River, Gippjiland, oloae to the Rosedale Railway Station; rich land, suit able for agricultural, fattening, and dairy purposes. MELTON PARK, % miles from the railway sta tion and 33 miles from Melbourne, in the famoat agricultural district of Bacchus Marsh. r« a r yn £58,324 worth The following gentlemen will be present at the ballot, to take place not later than June 80:—P. P. IjABF.«ToucnE, Esq., Melbourne; Major O. M. Officer, Melbourne: ChriBTOPH«R Wadk, Esq., Adelaide; Captain J. Whitney, Auckland, N.Z. Clear titles will be transferred to winners of pro perties free of all oost, IMPORTANT NOTICE.—Any shareholder wln nin,g property No. 1 who ihall hare applied *■ g\ W% a share or shares prior to May 80,1898, L|! V wiu> <" addition, receive a cash bonu ri In of *2000 (for stocking purposes, *o.) ■ VII Properties2and 8 will benefit to the extent of X6OO and £150 respectively on the »m« condition. Should the full complement of rob •oriben not be obtained, prises will be allotted pro rata, prise No. 1 to be included. Australian applicationsior shares should bo mads by registered letter to E. J. De Bomford, care J. H. Astrop, Marlborough Ohambers.Q'Conneflstreet, Sydner, N.S.W. BUta amount forwarded and en olose one addressed envelope with 3d. stamp for reply. Do not attach stamp if other than N.H.W. Add exchange if payment is made by cheque. Prospectus showing subdivided plans, with forms, •ddrMMdudllMßpaJ £ I MAT RETUBN MTClop* Jf%|«B,BMWQ»m



Public Notice. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their OLD FRIENDS AND CLTENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GUAZLER3 of the Asbbutton district generally, that they will REGULAKLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have vrangei to act in conjunction with MR HENRY ZANDER, who will receive ENTRIRS and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL "SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OP Mr J, T. FOM> will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence that their interests will be full} protected, CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO. LAND. STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christohurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON.



\MLLIAM SPABRO-v;. (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thit X kave decided to charge Prioen >hat barenevtr be* leard of in Ashburtott ■ Come and See for Yourself NEWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings SOTB THE ADDRESS fflS* The Shop between J. Scaly and-Co/s ano H. C. Segers. EAbI STREET. A.SHBURTON]



TT7 E ABE PREPJKED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLOUR AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE TH KIR WnKiT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTE ABE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 117 E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHUAT. SEED OATS, & SEED BARKER MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, CURRENT MARKET RATES. FRIED LANDER BROS. Watches! Watches!! Watches 1! CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! G> . ROBERT MURRAY, £> T^ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER GjtWXJ \&&sr WATCHES* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Uuaranteecf. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAONETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crystal Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture. ■ , ■ ' ■ ■ ■ "' '"^ ■ ■ DEPRESSION IN MELBOURNE. A GRAND PURCHASE. S UPERIOE BLANKET 3 IN EXTRA LARGE SIZES. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT IS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL STOCKED WITH CHOICE GOODS FROM ■» 10s 6d PULL DEESS, A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TRIMMED HATS, THREE-QUARTER GAPES, Ac, IN SHOWROOM. MITCHELL and TURNER.



BTKPHENB BEOS., :,;| Market J! an se. , -■ ::4 JUST LANDED —- 4 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. - AND . .-■•■ 100 €ase« Zurllte Kerosene. Bert Oil Procurable. AS there is a posaible rise v the price, we would advise our Cus tomers to make EARL.V PURCHASES. Stephens Bros., JHarket House. f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South* CHRISTCHURCH) WISHES to oall the attention sf persona in want of • VV Monumental Work that he intends to sell they present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduoed Prioes. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced In price. Inscriptions and all work In oonneedon with tht trade done in first-class order. An early inspwtiw invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w*H rosult in a sate* s "'■ William Stocks William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK- Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; .tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron "" and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees od hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. /" ~ ~— ~~ ■• ■* — -»>^—. WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH.BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW. GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. FULL SIZED OJRNSACKS.&TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Kollitt~¥ Co, Canterbury Mills. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ '"" ""'' "■■ '»»■ •* TO FABMEBS. — ■■0 \VT ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons ROOFTOG IRON 20 Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE 6 Tons BARB WIRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES. SHEEP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest in tbt County. PAIN TNG AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality. 4IROH TIMBER at 8s 6d per 100 ft 0 VY. ri. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS ;AND IMPORTER*. TaaNTtt wrmJ B*V Imnuan :e Company. AS WE ARE DETERMINED TO CLEA.R OUR STOCK OF GUNS TWTH SEASOF, WE HAVE MADE FURTHER REDUCTIONS, & CAN NOW OfillS, ffiMHHJI AT THE LOWEST RerolTers, ■HJHH possible paices. i^^y;^?^^ff'*taßM— >• stock only the best and all |^^^^^^^HHH^ uai:«nlea to giv« Costo- SPORTING AMMUNITION HPRHBBIGHi mers every satisfaction UISHa uaA. il'S, and our assortment ■Bn comprises over thirty different *—■ ■■■■ <i i ■'—i—^■^■■■■■te^ patterns of Heating an 9 Coekinr Moves and Ranges, including Soott's ■ESijKte^HMHHnm V » ??°^ 8 we ftre Agents for ■Bl^H^^^^^H ho Arhburton Coumy, « n d for ■■■■■■^^^■^■■■■■■■■■■■j w« charge the exact C'hrwt |pHBRSpKg^BnHpPH||^M^HBBJ church price, with c«rri»tre onl > Hh^BHH UhUk GHaTES HB^^^^^^HHH^^l PrioMt^willbehardtob^ % John Orr & Ca, I HARDWARE AND PROVISION MKROHANTB,