The Socialists are contesting 208 out of 397 seats in the German Reichstag. By a fire in Bordeaux 400,000 bottles of claret were destroyed. The damage is estimated at £75,000. A meeting of Oamaru bondholders in London resolved to apply to the Court to appoint an official receiver. The King of Siam has expressed regret for the Siamese attack on the French troops at Khong. The Russian Government have de cided to reinforce the troops in the Pamirs, with a view of constructing roads there. Mr Gladstone accepted Sir H. Jamrs' amendment to the Home Rule Bill, declaring Imperial supremacy over Ireland. Owing to the outrage committedby the young Czech party in the Bohemian Diet, the Emperor Francis has decided to close the session. Mr Joseph Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham, declared that the country was awakening to the fact that a general election was near at hand. The British Government decline to issue a fresh programme for naval con* struction. They consider the present position of the navy eminently satis factory. A Welsh deputation to protest againet the Welsh Church Suspensory Bill presented the Duke of York with a handsome wedding ring made of Welsh gold. I Mr Gladstone, referring to the Home Rule Bill, »tates that to increase a majority after repeated attacks is with out precedent, and that he is greatly encouraged thereby. During the ceremony of unveiling a statue on Thursday, the Emperer ap pealed to the country to pass the Army Bill, as the very existence of the fatherland depended thereupon, and he was determined to maintain the Empire intact. In Committee in the House of Commons on the Home Rule Bill the clause providing "that,' with the exceptions and subject to the restric tions in this Act mentioned, there shall be granted to the Irish Legislature power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Ireland in respect of matters exclu sively relating to Ireland or some part thereof," was carried. There was much disorder during the debate. Further consideration of the measure was adjourned until May 30. The discontent at the-want of firmness of Mr Mellor, Chairman of Committees, is increasing on all sides. The King of Siam disclaims respon sibility for tha attack on the French garrison at Khong. In fighting at Khong a number were killed on both sides, and one French officer was captured by the Sianiw* News has been received that the Lanw tribe in Bi*m have repulsed the French troops, and many officers of the latter were killed. The Berlin bankers and merchants propose to subscribe the cost of additions to the Army to avoid Count Yon Caprivi applying to the Reichstag to overstay the crisis, which is ruining business. Count Yon Caprivi attended the Prussian Cabinet and agreed to present the Army Bill in a modified form in the event of additional taxation being imposed, but excluding beer and alcohol.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Wehisoton, May 19. The Cabinet to-day voted £1000 for a road from Preservation Inlet to Wilson a River. * , * • J Divorce proceedings have been insti tuted by his wife against Freeman Kitchen. . _.. Mr Maxwell represents the Railway Commissioners at the opening of the Greymouth-Hokitika railway. . Captain Beroech, of the steamer Pen guin, b^ to remain ashore this trip, and Mr Phillips, chief officer, takes the vessel on to Lytttlton. He is believed to be suffering from fish poisoning. There is every probability that the Wednesday half-holiday wiU break down here, so far as the drapery s*ops are concerned. Last Wednesday afternoon several small shops were open, and it is understood that next Wednesday one ot more of the large shops will continue open, and arrange for lulf the staft to have a holiday one day and the remainder the next. „ Duhxdin, May 19. The Colonial Treasurer, who leaves tor the north to-morrow, received Beveral deputations to-day. He told the Mill burn Cement (hmpwiy that unless T6 ry extraordinary reasons existed he could not agree to remit the duty on impdrted^enwnt, as requested by the Napier Harbour Board. The gospifl Trustee, wanted an g&tj""} want for a new building, and Mr Ward promised to bring the matter under Mr Sadman's attention. The Otago Central Leamie asked Government to permit the annual vote to be used as security for advances from such departments as In surance, Public Trust, and Post Office Savings Bank, for the purpose of the completion of the railway^ the seventy third mile across tne Mnuototo plain within a reasonable period, say eighteen months. The Minister said he fully aereed that the railway deservesi con- ISeration, and had been badly treated m the past. He recognised the urgency of theVork, and promised to consult his colleagues on the mattei. He told a deputation representing the, Acchmatwa tion Society and the Otago Institute that he was unaware why Resolution Island had been closed for the preservation of Native game, but he would consult the Minister in charge. Invkkcargiia, May 19. The formal opening of the Mataura. Work* et rim Southland Frozen Meat Company yesterday was the occasion of a great demonstration. The.works were designed by Mr Maddison (Chnstchurch) are very massive, and cost about £21,000. A feature of the works is that the refrige rators are driven by a turbine developing 400-horse-power, the water being taken from the nver. This is expected so sw £2500 a year as against steam power, eaual to a handsome dividend on the company's capital, while the depreciation of thVtaildings and plant wmuch lighter San if steam were used. The works are abou^ftfty miles from the Bluff in the centred • great" pastoral^fljW settled district, including thei Edendale State, lltis^onsiiered that the erection 5 the works wiU give a great -tinrrfus to the frozen meat trade from the BlulL

Imperial Institute.

Ihe Prince of Wales paid an official visit to the various courts in the Imperial Institute on Thursday. He met with a gorgeous reception, and it is estimated that fully 25,000 peoplt were present. Mr Gladstone, who walked with the Princaof Wales and his party, was hooted the whole way round, and the scene created a painful impression. Among .those present were the Duke of York, Princess May, the Duchess of Tfick, Prince and Princess Christian, the Duke and Luchessof Oonnaught, the Duke and Duchess of Fife, Prince and Princess Henry of Bafctenburg, members of the House of liords and the House of Commons, also the leading members of the Labour Societies, The Duke of York, Princess May, and the Marquis of Salisbury met with a great ovation. Mr Smith, Victorian representative, presented each of the royal personages with a catalogue printed on white satin with gold letters. His daughter presented the Duchess of Teck with a bouquet of flowers. The Prince of Wales expressed himself highly grati fied at the various Colonial courts, and addressed a few remarks to the Agents-General and officials at the courts.  • ,

School Committee.

BOROUGH.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burton Borough School Committee wm held on Thursday. Present—Mewra Bean, (Chair man), Meddins, Jones, Greenslade, Craig head, Braddtll and Macpherson. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, giving the Committee power to cut down the trees in the school ground, provided they do not cut down more than one third. A letter was also read empowering Mr Grant, the second master to inflict corporal punishment. The headmaster's report was read as' follows:—On roll boys, 2(58; girls 261, total 549; highest attendance, boys 264, girls 228, total 492; strict average for four weeks boys 229; girls 191, total 420; strict average for last week boys 254, girls 223, total 477. The strict average tor the month is low owing to the poor attendance daring the week ending April 28. Several pupils of the school are candidates for th* scholarships offered by the Ashburton High School Board, six being from the seventh standard. The report of the Visiting Committee was read noting the following repairs :-r-The raised forms in the infant school have been divided, affording the teachers more con venience in working their classes; part of the plaster in the main school having fallen, and a portion in the infant school damaged, by the wet, repairs were effected at once; the guttering round the schools has been cleaned out and soldered, where required, and also at the caretaker's cottage; gravel has been carted and spread at the main and infant schools, and a grating made the whole length of the step. SIDE SCHOOL. Mr Craighead moved, and Mr Meddins seconded, that the Committee endorse the resolution passed at the householder's meet ing recommending the Committee to urge upon the Board the necessity of providing a side school at Allenton. The motion was carried. COMMITTEES. Messrs Craighead, Meddins, and Jones, were elected a Committee to superintend the cutting of the trees. Mesers Meddins and Braddell were appointed as Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. TENDERS. The tenders of Messrs Tucker and Bean for the supplies of Newcastle coal and short cut firewood were accepted.

CRICKET.

[PBBFSBSS ASSOCIATION.] London. May 18. In the first innings ot the Marjlebone Cricket Club Wilson scored 41, Flowers 130, and Marchant 103. Bruce took two wickets for 52, Coningham two for 65, Trumblo two for 80, Giffon one for 117, Trott three for 11. In their first inninga the Australians hay« lost four wickets for 84. The principal scores were—Trott, 29; Bruce, not out, 29; Graham, not out, 14. • (Received May 20, 10 45 a.m.) London, May 19. The first inning* of the Australians closed for 243. Bruce 37, Coningham 46. Rain interfered with the play. (Received May 20, 12.45 p.m ) In their second innings the Australians have scored 151 without the loss of a wicket. Lyons not out 120. . .. *

Marriage at Wakanui.

DENT—MOORE.

A very pretty ceremony took place at the residence of Mr James Moare, Waka nui, on May 17, when his youngest daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, was raited In marriage to Arthur, fifth son of Mr J. Dent, Lmriaton. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev 4. Blake, Tinwald, m the sho*t and impressive service of the Presbyterian Church. The bride, *ho vv given away by her father, was dressed iv a fawn shot dress with merveillenx trimmings, wore the usual spray of orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss Flora Dent and Miss Maggie Brown as brides maids, Mr T. Dent performing the park of best man. The presents were useful, varied, and handsome, and the bridesmaids were also the recipients of* handsome gold brooch each from the bridegroom. About twenty friends sat down to the wedding breakfast, and con spicuous among all the good things on the table was the bride's cake, which reflected great credit on Mr G. H. Bryant, the maker. A pleasing afternoon was spent in various games, and the happy couple left for Ghristchurch en route for the Oust, where they will spend their honey moon.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PBE PKKSS ASSOCIATION.

*lv» Mother*' U»*«« __ Wellington, May 20. Lady Ghwgow delivered ainddress to a meeting in connection with the JNew Zealand Mothers' Union last evening. There were some three hundred ladies present, and a number of clergymen. Lady Glasgow explained the object of the Union, which was undenominational and open to everyone. The principal object o f it was the proper bringing up and religious training of children. *o sub scription was required.

A Good Man

But "he dtinki." gan a man be •• good "either from a moral or business standpoint who is iUdicUd to the-um of alpoholic drinks? Re may.possess fine business qualifications, but; if h« f drwljj his value to his employer, himself, or nw lamily iB on the wane. Why don the $topf Ah, why don't he? How many sal hearts are asking the question? The enemy has him l>y the throat, he has the dieoabe of inebriety fastened upon him but not an incurable disease, no no I Booth's Golden Itemedy No. 1 fights the battle for the victim, and wins the vic tory It absolutely destroys all desire lor stimulants, opium, and tobacco. *ad for circulars ot ourei,

THE AfIHBPRTQN GUAKPrAN: SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893.



KEATING S COUGH LOZENG^ cur. Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitu. MedUwlterti mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. lor reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are mvalu able. -They contain no opinm nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemi*t», m Tin* }fl)4t^3»9dtt#



On Wednesday next, the Queen's Birth clay, lovers of football will have their want* imply provided for at the Domain, whe c the local first and second fifteens will pla> the Union and Dnnsandel teams respectively. As the Senior Cup and Premiership of Somh Canterbury are at stake exciting games may be expected. Holloway's Pitu.-Liver, Lungs, and Kidneys.—Most diseases of these depurative organs arise from obstructions, over tht removal ot which the celebrated pills exercise (she most perfect control. A course of them !'s strongly recommended as a remedy for such chronic affections as liver enlarge ments, congestion of the lungs, torpidity oJ 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 affections, gout, and rheumatism these pills have achieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impurities from the blood, and restore cheerfulness and vigour. Thk Bust Bkmjcdy fob Indigkstion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly aIJ 'he diseases to which we : are subjectt Norton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentU aperient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at 1« ttd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all nrndicinr vendors thrmurhont. tho %/«rM



Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 27. | Cottage and Section, E«on Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the * above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee- Lot 92, Eton Street, containing 38 perches, just off the Wak^nui road, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage, now in the occupa tion of Mr Still. Low price will be accepted. Very liberal terms. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 5§178 Aactionaer. SATURDAY, MAY~27. Town Section 681, with two Cottages thereon, and 3 TO W N SEO TI ON S. 3 MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above, date— T*S. 681, containing J-Acre, corner of Cameron and Park Streets, on which are erected two four-roomed Cottages. T.Ss. 104G and 1047, each containing | Acre, pAter Street West. T.S. 1050, J-Acre, corner of Walk«r and Peter Streets. ( Those on the look out for bargains are invited to attend the Sale, as the owner has made up his mind to dispose of these properties. Easy terms. Sale at 11.30. ~. bullock. 5*177 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 27. Private Residence'well situated, Tancred Street. MR T. BOLLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public A uc tion, at the Arcade, on the above date— A private Residence in Tancred Street Ikast, now in the occupation of Mr C. F. Wroughton, being? T.S. 286, containing J-Acre first class land, on which is erected a Dwelling House of six rooms with verandah and bay window, etc. The grounds are nicely laid out and planted, aud the property is well situated. Will be sold on exceptionally liberal terms. Sale »t 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 5J176 . Auctioneer. Tenders. ffIHE Tender of Mr D. Doak is I accepted for Grain carting. 5 180 DAVID COCBRAKE. % TENDERS FOR CROPPING. fI^ENDERS are invited fov tho Crop- L ping of 300 acres of the Lagmhor Estate. Tenders to be sent in not later Shan SATURDAY, May 2*7, 1893. For particulars, appty to DONALD McLEAN, b§l74 Lagmhor ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rpENDERS are invited for the supply JL of 600 yards shingle, more or less. Particulars may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office, where Tendera will be received till Noon on Monday, the 22nd inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. May 15, 1893. 5 117 ■ • . ■* UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are called for re-forming Water Tables of Remmington's Road, some 135 chains, more or less; also for Shingling same road, twelve yards metal to chain. Particulars of work can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West street, Ashburton, on or before 12 o'clock NOON of SATURDAY, May 29, addressed to the Chairman and marked TENDER. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By order. JOHN DAVISON, SJI7S Clerk. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. mENDERS are invited for repairs to L Master's House, Wakanui Main. Specifications and conditions can be seen at the office of Mb John Our, Ashburton and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, ad dressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received up till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 29th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. . J.-V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, May 19. 1893. 6 181 Government Notices. NEW ZRALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION ToIIIMARU, MAY 24. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR RACES, MAY 24 akd 27. ON the 24th MAY, an Excursion Train for Timaru will leave Ash burton ab 10.20 a.m., and a Return Train will leave Timaru at 525 p.m. Return fares from Ash bur ton, 6s 6d first class, 4s 6d second. Tickets available for Temuka or Timaru, but may be used by this train only. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin, available for return till MAY 2ft, will be i«ued at Ashburton from MAY 22 to 24. at 32s first class, 22s 6d second. Journey to be. started on day of issue of ticket, and not to be broken within first twenty miles. No Goods Traffic on May 24. 5^172 BY ORDER. V ftfs B NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Excursion to Christchurch M*y' 94, returning after , Gaiety Company's : performance at the Theatre.: RETURN Fares from Ashburton, 7s first-class, 5s second. Children three to twelve years half rates ; under three years tree. Train leaves Ashburtc » 10.10 a.m., and return from Christchurch at 12.0 midnight, but pasieogers may return by the ordinary 4.40 p.m. train from Christchurch, &|199 BYQftPBR,



FOR COLDS, COUCHB, HOARSENESS, AND ALL Throat and Lung DISEASES. As an emergency medicine, a safeguard for children, an ever-ready remedy to be relied upon in cases of colds, coughs' croup, whooping-cough, influenza, and all diseases of the throat and lungs, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has no equal In pharmacy, , Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, A mass., U. 8. A. JjU* Beware of cheap imitations. The name— Ayer's Cherry Pectoral- Is prominent on the wrapper, and ia blown in the glass of each of our bottles* MAl±^ JNOXIOESS. Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alteration s:— SATURDAY, May 20. For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at O.SO p.m. Friedlander Bros. ashburton yards. ~ TUESDAyTmIY 23. tt7e shall offer as abcve— q Dairy cows in fun proet. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 187 ' Auctioneer. Entertainments LONDON GAIETY BURLESQUE COMPANY. Under the Direction of WILLIAMSON AND MUFGROVE. SPECIAL NOTICE. IN compliance with the desire of a large number of patrons, and to suit the convenience of those living at a dis SPECIAL GRAND HOLIDAY MATINEE OF MISS ESMERALDA Will be given on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 24 (Qujsbn's Birthday). This will be the only Matinee of the Season, and in order to accommodate the large number of visitors, the performanc has been arranged to take place at the TUAM STREET THEATRE, Christchurch. Special Popular Holiday Prices— Ss, 2s, and Is, For this occasion only. A few reserved seats at 4i will be on sale at Milner and Thompson's on Monday, where tickets for all parts of the house may also be obtained. A special train from Timaru has been arranged. Doors open at 2. Curtain at 2.30. Manager ... MR H. MUSGROVE. Business Manager ... MR W. HUGHES. 5 182 OHUROH. "Winter Entertainments. MAY 24, JUNE 20, JULY 18, AUGUST 15, SEPT. 12. FIRST OF SERIES-SOCIAL. IN THE SCHOOLROOM. on | WEDNESDAY, MAY 24. (Queen's Birthday). Funds in aid of repairs to Parsonage. Admission—B»e~ shilling. Commences at 8 p.m. 5 100 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 Public Notices. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 7TTOE Services in the Aehburton and I JL Wakanui Presbyterian Churches TO-MORROW, will be conducted by REV. MR ROBB. 5 175 •*r" SCHOOLS EXHIBITION. THE Exhibition will be held imme diately after the Examination in Augurt next. Date will be notified in



I Stephens Bros, market House, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of the very finest quality of India and Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pungent Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give jthem a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEPTN.' 4 194 UP TO DATE. ■ ■ ■ft* THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enabled us to give constant employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district-, j 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, Comprising the Latesb Styles in Suitings, Fancy Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Real Bannockburnß, West of England Trouserings, Coatings, AH Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. ISP" Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10.* (cash) in a large variety of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. CRAIGHEAD & BEREYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON.



Lj'Oß SALE—Private Residence, cen- JP irally situated, coiner of Cameron and William streets, half-acre, being T.S's. 715 and 716. Easy terras of pay ment T. BULLOCK. - TPE ASHBURTCXN AKCADE "OAINTING & OAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN "WTLRON (Lfite Jas Craigie), Tlas in stock a Choice selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very beat materials and woikmeo. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3 80 __ __ THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE, REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made S\. with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :-- Second Saloon ... JR2B (Xs Intermediate £18 18a Third Class ... £13 0« For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 5 21 Ashburfcon And Rakaia. Q/T ACRES tor Sale hear Pendarres O i School. Easy terms. T, BULLOCK. ONE POUND REWARD! "T OST—From Bellevue Farm, Chert- I J sey, about a fortnight ago, two Purebred Shropshire Cams, branded Am also N. The rams are stfpposed to V * have strayed into the Wakanui dis trict. WILLIAM MILES, 5f170 Manager, Chertsey. jQ -| -I pf —By Order ot the Mort cs^/ JL J_ 0 • gashes* One acre with Cottage thereon, being sections 523, 524, SSI, 532, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. L O S T. " f" OST—On Alford Forest road, he -1 J tween my ofhce and my house, a Lady's Three-quarter Cloak, fawn color. Finder will be rewarded. 5*169 JOHN G.'KESTELIL AK\IA SECTIONS.-I have the following numbers for sale, for which I am prepared to receive offers viz: -26, 121, 124, 203, 291, 292, 295 297, 298, 462, 468. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LONGBEACH" COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, noachmam "Settlement of the People on the Land. COLUMBIAN L*ND DISTRIBUTION of 1808. Subdivision of the well known Victorian Estates, NAMBROK and MELTON PAHK, comprising OTet 82,000 acres of rich agricultural land. 250,000 Subscribers nt £1 each. 851 Valuable Properties. First Prize ..£30,000 118 Prizes., each £1,050 Becond Price .. 12.000 9Prizes ..£560t0£990 Third Prize .. 7.000 120 Prisses.. each £554 Fourth Prize .. 8,000 8 Prizes .. £310 to #640 Fifth Prize .. 2,000 100 Prizes.. saoh £24 Sixth Prize .. 1,600 Total estimated A II A kl O LT HP *ta«r- OnANut U.r it 111 nin v sa°s?ajsas NAMBROK is on the Latiobe Kiver, Oippsland, close to the Rosedale Railway Bt^tioiurich land, suit able for agricultural, fattening, and dairy purposes. MELTON PARK, 3) miles from the railway sta tion and 22 miles f(pm Melbourne, in. the famona agricultural district of Baoohus Marsh. iiMAT ORQ QOyi RETURN 3qsJJQ ■ ■ A\m WORTH. The following gentlemen will be present at the ballot, to take place not later than June 80:—P. P. Labeetocchr, Esq., Melbourne;' Major O. M, Officer, Melbourne: Chbibtopheh Wade, Esq., Adelaide; Captain J. Whitney, Auckland, N.2S. Clew titles will be transferred to winners of pro perties free of all cost. IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Any shareholder win ning property No. \ who shall have applied H /% W\ a sbars or shares prior to May 30,1898. Lll \M will, in addition, receive a cash binufc ■ I Iri ot *2000 (for stocking purpo'feg, 4c.l ■ %#■■ Properties S and 8 will benefit to the extent of £500 and £150 respectively on the same condition. Should the full complement of sub scribers not bo obtained, prizes will be allotted pro rata, price No. 1 to be inoluded. Australian applications for shares should be mad* by registered letter to E. J. De Bora(ord, care J. H. Astrop, Marlborough Chambers'.Q'Qanneil-streek, Sydney, N.B.W. State amount forwarded and eu olose one addressed enrelape with 3d. stamp for reply. Do not attach, stnmp if other thun N.S.W. Add axo)\aqge it payment is made by cheque, P-roflpectus showing subdifided plans, with forms, 4c, sent an receipt of 4% ■ addressed uds|atnp«<l JJ | MAY RETURN MH^ Jil^.aai worth.



£37 10s. —Capital Building Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half au acre and two and a-half perches Apply T. BULIOOK. I THE LONGBBACa DESTRuYEU • The only guaranteed effectual means of \ coping wioh the | SMALL BIRDS PEST. | Tl HE Longbeach Estate Las been for ' I the last two yfars kept freer from Birds ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg's entire satis faction. Longbeach is how freer from Birds than any similar property in New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land and Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIO POWELL, Care of John Grigs?, Esq , 5*153 , Longbeach BURNETT STREET —R EITAVRA IT,- MRS. C. iT BRYANT BEGS to notify fchafc sh« has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNETT 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. 6 142 __^ _________ — 6— PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MUM BATSCHER I>EGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, 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 RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. &U1 Llewellyn Owen, rpHE New Terra commences May 17. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 215 Public Notice. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to thei r OLD FRIENDS AND CLfENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GKAZLER3 of the Asbburtbn district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have %rrange i to act in conjunction with MB HENRY ZANDER, who will receive ENTRIRS and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL "SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Xfr J, X. FOITP will be given to aft Stock, etc,, oomnntted to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or private Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence that their interests will be fullj 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, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHVNT ASHBURTON,



RM*IOT tL JL «OVI CX. : BABKkTT B: OS TAKE this opportunity of thanking tlie:: nuriio'tus fiiein^s and patrons for th« generous support accorded them since starting Business as GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHITsKS, &ri They have now much pleasure in announcing their intention of REMOVING TO LARGER AND MORE CONVENIENT PREMISES, THE OLD TOWN HA.Lt, EAST STREET, Where by strict attention to the requirements of Customers, they hope to retain the t - liberal p itronage already accorded them. The Butineas will be carriecfon in connection with H. Bairttow's, Furnishing Department, THE FIRM TO BE KNOWN AS - BAKKETT BROS. AND BAIBSTOW, THE HALL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. BARRETT BROS. AND BAIRSTOW, FAMILY DRAPERY AND FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, The Hall, East 3treet, Ashburton. OPENING SALE—SATURDAY, MAY 27. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Ac. New Goods to open, no old Stock. A lot of odd lines and Remnants to be cleared very cheap. Ereryone 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. " WILLIAM SPARROW, •(Late of the firm of SpMrow Mid Berrymui), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of tlie Town y" And to enable me to do thii T have decided to charge Prioen that have never bee u»rd of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWESI tVeeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings SOTK THE ADDRE3S BSP The Shop between J. Scaly and Co/a.ano H. G. Segers. EAL.I STREET, ASHBURTONj VT7E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS EOLLER FLOUfi AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WHEAT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MARKET VALUE. FRIED LANDER BROS. rTTB ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. %V7E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHKAT. SEED OATS, & SKED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, CURRENT MARKET RATES. FRIEDLANDER B HOS DEPRESSION IN MELBOURNE- A GRAND PURCHASE. SUPIJRIOE BLANKETS IN EXTRA LARGE SIZES. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT IS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL STOCKED WITH CHOICE GOODS FROM 10s 6d FULL DRESS. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TRIMMED HATS, THREE-QUARTER CAPES, Ac, IN SHOWROOM, MITCHELL and TURNER,