LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

JPKR FRESS ASSOCIATION.

UGANDA.

London, April 12. T ord Rosebery has announced a Briti&h protectorate over Uganda. The Government's decision respect ing the administration of Uganda is high y commended.

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

(Received April 14, 10.40 a.m.)

London, April 13. The Eastern Extension Cable Com pany has made a formal offer to the Imperial Government to carry out the pacific cable scheme if the line is sub sidised.

FIRE

New York, April 13 Large glue works in Bufialo have been destroyed by fire. Many persons were injured and twelve are missing. The damage is estimated at a million and a quarter dollars.

AUSTRALIAN.

FIRE.

(Received April 14, 11.30 a.m.)

Melbourne, April 14. The premises of Messrs Tibbett, Bruce, and Frecknall, importers, caught fire last night, and before the flames were extinguished damage to the amount of £5000 resulted. The firm is insured to the extent of £7250, of which £2250 is in the South British office.

VEAL FOR EXPORT.

A member of a firm of Glasgow provision merchants interviewed the Minister for A griculture and directed his attention to the fact that calves fattened on skimmed milk and oleo margarine realised £610s in the Home market. As a result of the interview the Minister has requested the Agri cultural College to experiment and re port as to the expediency of fattening veal for export.

CANADIAN CONFERENCE.

Bbisbanu, April 13. Hon. F. W. Forrest will accompany Hon. A. J. Thynnes to Canada as a representative of Queensland at the Canadian-Australasian Conference.

The Loan and Mercantile.

London, April 12. Regarding the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company it is doubtful whether Baron Schroder will make any concession. Sir Edward Stafford, in his examina tion, said be had strongly objected to the security given to Baron dchroder, and admitted that Mr Larkworthy had warned the Board against dealing wi#h the Waikato lands. He added that nine-tenths of the present lock-up o£ capital originated with the Colonial Boards. Sir George Russell, one of the direc tors, admitted full reponsibility, but saidhewasunawareof many incidents in connection with the administration of the affairs of the Company. (Received April 14, 10 40 a.m.) London, April 13. Council representing the creditors committee of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile .Agency Company in formed the Court to-day that it was impossible to extort further concession from Baron Schroder. Hi* Honor accepted the position with regret, and admitted there was no power to alter th*» reconstruction scheme with regard to security. The sanction of the Court, however, would not affect the liability of the directors and the officers of the company in the event of proceedings being taken. His Honor eventually sanctioned the scheme.

The Wreck of the Kiwi

WBLMNGTOft, April 13. The steamer Duco returned from Glen burn to-night with the crew of the ill fated Kiwi. Captain Campbell, of Lhe latter vessel, reports that they arrived at Glenbura from Wellington at daylight on Wednasday, but it was blowing; a hard nor'-wester. Later in the day, however, they landed cargo and started for Flat Point about 1 p.m. He remained at the helm until the Kahu rocks were passed, and was then relieved by one of the crew, orders being given to keep the vessel on the present course, viz., E. by JSf. half N. She kepfc this course until the rocks were a quarter of a mile away, then bearing S.B.W. It was then about 425 p.m. The captain and engineer, who were on deck, felt the vessel graze b> me sunken object, but very lightly, and the contact was bo slight that those in the engine-mom and also those forward ■did nob feel the coocußsion. The captain ordered the pumps to be sounded, and Mr Becker, the mate, reported no water. Captain Ompbell, looking over the side, saw that the vessel >aa nearly down to the Plimsoll mark, and called out she was sinking. The pumps were again sounded, but still no water was recorded. Captain Campbell then looked down the chain locker and saw that the vessel was doomed, as there was 7ft of water there. Tlie vessel ac that time was three miles off the shore. A surf boat was lowered and the crew, with the daughter of the mate and Mr Ferrar, a passenger for FUt Point, got in—sixteen a'l told. After the boat had tfot thirty or forty yards away the Kiwi disappeared. Captain Campbell is of opinion that the rock on which she struck ia of pinnacle shape, and saye had the accident happened at night all hands would have been lost. The Maoris in the vicinity and Mr and Mrs Moore, of Glenburn Station, rendered the crew every assistance.

SPORTING.

OAMARU RACES.

Oaiiaru, April 13. The following concludes our report:- — Autumn Trot—Misd Lily 1, Gilbert 2, Lassie 3 Woo eisily. Dividend—£9 7s. Waiiaki Plate—Mount Royal 1, Throne 2, Lupus 3. Won by a length.! Dividend—£l 19a, Hack RACB—Toxa 1. Dividend- £4 2* Farewell Handicap—Mount Royal 1, Manner 2, Van Buren 3. Won rather easily. Dividend—£ll6s.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, a pril 12 During the trial of a number of Anarchists at Bow Street, the police raided the Anarchists' "Spectator" and seized many newspapers. Rome, April 12. A man carrying a bomb was arrested to-day on suspicion of being about to commit an outrage. (Received April 14, 10.40 a.m. Paris, April 13 The police in Paris have discovered \ a very large store of bombs and explosives near the city.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, April 12. Three Welsh members tave declined to support the Government since the Evicted Tenants Bill has been given precedence over the disestablishment of the Church of Wales. In the House of Commons to night the naval vote was agreed to. The new Registration Bill provides for one-man-one vote, and simultane ous polling throughout the United Kingdom. (Received April 13, 1.25 p.m.) London, April 13. Ihe Registration Bill was read a first time in the House of Commons today. It reduces the residence qualification to three months, abolishes plural voting, and the disqualification of persons who are not ratepayers, and provides that general elections shall take place throughout the country on the same day—viz, Satur day. !!

Frozen Meat.

London, April 13. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, of Queens land, and Mr Bruce, of New South Wales Stock Department, agree that the colonies ought to combine to regu late the supply of frozen meat and dairy produce on the London market, in order to prevent over-stockiug the markets. Mr Bruce expressed a belief that there are many obstacles in the way of the direct shipment of Aus tralasian frozen meat to Glasgow and Liverpool

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT HUTT,

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs D, Cameron, ML I. Browne, and G. Murdoch. The Clerk was instructed to notify all rate payers who had not paid the 1892-9,? rate that the Board would sue for the amount if not paid before May 1. The Clerk was instructed to have the cutting leading to Mr J. Holmes' bush put in order. It was decided to reform the Chertsey road for about one mile from the Cairnbrae road. The question of clearing the gorae on the back track waa held over. Letters were read from Messrs Wallace and Aynsley expressing their opinion that the Road Board should not be called upon to pay for protective works in the Pudding Hill stream. The Clerk reported that as this was in accordance with the verbally ex pressed opinion of two other members of the Board, he had advised the County Council to that effect. The constable applied for the sum of 53, expenses in curred in destroying and burying a disabled horse found on the road.—The amount was ordered to be paid. Mr Black's tenders for repairs to Gunn's creek crossing and clearing embankments on the Mount Hutt road, and Mr Rand's tender for painting buildings were accepted. Accounts amounting to £38 3? were passed for payment.

CABLE ITEMS.

The Italian Government has sanc tioned the construction of the Simplon tunnel. A thousand workmen, marching to Washington to demand reforms in Congress, seized a train at Wyoming. Countess Russell has instituted pro ceedings against Earl Russell for the recovery of conjugal rights. The Earl is resisting the claim. For some time prior to his death the Marquis of Ailesbury was in a penni less condition, and was maintained by Lady Mabel Sutton Sievier. Tne United States Government will, it is said, shortly issue another 50,000,000d0l worth of Treasury bonds, owing to the delay of the Tariff Bill. The Anglican Synod at Hobart has unanimously agreed to establish an institution of deaconesses, to be under the control of the Bishop, The Trust and Agency Company of Australasia has declared a dividend of 20 per cent, and a bonus of 1\ per cent. The sum of £30,000 has been added to the reserve fund. Alluvial gold has been found twelve miles from Wyalong, with from 2ft to 4ft wash. The yield is between 2dwt and 3dwt to the dish. A great rush has set in from Wyalong. Queen Victoria and King Humbert of Italy lunched together at the Pitti Palace, and conferred with regard to the peace of Euiope. The populace was enthusiastic at the meeting. At the Tabernacle the Rev. Thomas Spurgeon, who has been appointed pastor, was received by thousands, and the welcome extended to him was of the most enthusiastic nature. Mr Wsgge, the Queensland Govern ment Meteorologist, declares that a barometric disturbance, antarctic in nature, exists in the high latitudes south and south-east from Hobart. The Lord Mayor of London, the Bight Hon. Sir G. R. Tyler, hopes that colonial mayors will commemorate St. George's Day on April 23 by a banquet, and help to make) the celebra tion universal throughout the Empire. Sir E. Gray, political Under-Secre tary for Foreign Affairs, says the Imperial Government will gladly refer to arbitration the question of compen sation to the owners and crew of the Costa Rica Packet.

FLOODS.

Brisbane, \pril 14. In addition to the eight persons drowned at Inghain during the Hoods three dead bodies have been seen float i ing down the river.

LABOR.

New York, April 13. Ten thousand miners are locked out in Chicago for refusing to sever their connection with labor agitators. The want of harmony between employers has prevented an additional 80,000 being locked out. Melbourne;, April 14. The Melbourne Trades and Labor Council is sending through Mr John Burns, MP, a protest against the Im perial authorities subsidising mail steamers employing coolie labor.

Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co., cabinet makers, Tailored Street, have just made to order a very handsome pair of inland glove and handkerchief boxes in New Zealand woods, which are to be sent to England. They will be on view this evening at Mr H- B. Bonningfon's, chemist, East Street. Mr George Aston, Newlands, brought to our office to-day, a k'dney potato that measured lengthwise (as a shoemaker would use his measure stick) llf inches. Its long circumference waa 2 feet 2i inches, and its short circumference 10 inches. It is a sound healthy potato and its kind is a prolific cropper. At an informal meeting of the Licensing Committee to-day, it was decided to grant I conditional licenses for the Ashburton saleyards refreshment rooms until the statutory meeting of the Committee in June, when the subject will of course be again considered. The Committee decided to grant no other occasional licenses in the district.

VISITORS TO ASHBURTON.

Ranger's Private Hoiti, Ashbxjrton. —For the weak ending April 34:—Mr H Cohen, Sydney; Mr J Robinson, Dunedin ; Mrs Bessler, Dunedin ; Hugh Hooken, Feilding; Mr R. Clark, Ash burton; Mr Llewellyn Owen, Christ church ; Mr Joyce, Dunedin ;Mr H J Milsom, & aiapoi; Mr Lambie, Kyle ; Mr C Campbell, Bakaia ; Mr Withell, Rakaia; Mr John Rowse, Methven; Mr Nankieville, Rakaia; Mr A J Stratford, Blenheim; Mr J Burgess, Dunedin; Mr Daly, Ashburton ; Miss Solomon, Dunedin ; Mr F Willis, Ash burton ; Mr J Burns, Southbridge ; Mr J. Jamlsson, Ashburton ;Mr R Felton, Ashburton: Mr J Burns, Ashburton; Mr J Mahar, Ashburton; Mr Scanlan, Ashburton; Mr W Henderson, * hrisc church ; Mr and Mrs Charles Fanning, Melbourne; Mr Donges, Dunedin ; Mr R W Talbofc, Danevirke ; Mr G Cromie, Winchmore ;Mr Ross, Westerfield ;Mr George Scaly, Tinaaru; Miss Hight, Ashburton ; Mrs T Mawson and child, Westerfield ; Mr J. H. Bond,*Longb3ach ; Mr Spencer, Christchurch ; Mr A. Hunnibell, Elgin; Mr W. Speight, Riverside; Mrs Cookson, SpHngburn, Mr J Sawle, Hinds ; Mr R B Page, Christchurch ; Mr W. Clement, Ealing,

Hm AStfBtJIVhJV OTAfeDIANi SAtURDA^ AfRIL U, 18U.



Among the female -industries of I^ondan the worst paid is not the detective 1 There is a staff of trained women detectives on the secret Hats at Scotland Yard. They are classified. There is the domestic section. Parlour, house, and other maids are placed in houses by arrangement, aud seldom fail to be successful in their mission, And ladies of high estate are paid exceptionally high, for delicate investigations. One lady, a duchesa, was rMained with a high fee to identify certain stolen diamonds, suspected to be in possession of * lady with whom her grace was intimate. In Paris women have been so employed for many yearss. Some receive regular salaries of L 32 to L4B per month. A gentlemen iv Paris, well known, gave a large reception, and begged a high official with whom he was intimate not to «end him any of Ma " spies." " Have you >a list of yoor gueste!" asked this official. U was handed to him. "No need," said he, •«' to trouble; you have five on your lint/



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E. G. STAVELEY, In Coujuaction with the NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGHNOYf CO Ob' N.Z-, Ltd. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MR E G. STAVELEY, (In conjunc tion with the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited), will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at his Land Saleroom, adjoining Tatter sail's, at 11 a.m. on I SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1894, Farm near Pendtrves, formerly occupied by the late James Pebbles, comprising— ,*|Q»> ACRES, good medium land tJtJ^j w j t k a ]j improvements, sub stantial homestead, water raoes, etc. TERMS—Cash, with clear title, or if de sired two-thirds of purchase money may remain at 6£ per cent, for three years. Buyer will have the option of taktog Stock and Plant at valuation. This desirable property adjoins the well known farms of Messrs James McCrory, Edward Han?pton, and Williams;isseven miles from Chertsey (main south line), and the perfection of sound healthy sheep country. 7+72 J. T. Ford and Co Tm TDIORD & C0.,-in conjunc • JL». ; ~*- tion with Mr Henry Zander, will sell by Public Auction at the TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY, 17tb DAY OF APRIL, 2000 "SSSS*" 12OQ0 From Anania—Merino Ewes, by Mr Bonifant's English Leicester R%ms, A really well bred lot. ALSO—On account of Wm. Gerard, Esq., from his Double Hill Station, 3000 MWi?°. 3000 Large framed, sound mouthed sheep, that have bred merino lambs only. The whole for absolute Sale. J. T. FORD, 4 67 Auctioneer, TjlOUND—Brooch, Cameo. Owner can Jj have same on payment of expenses, apply Mail Office. 4 79 SALVATION ARMY. PECIAL Farewell Meetings conducted £3 by Ensign Wilson all day TO MORROW. All invited to attend. Final Farewell to the Ensign Monday Ni&ra. i 81 CAPL GOLDFINCH. _____ GIROM 300 to 400 acres of good land *- for cropping. Particulars will be received by MILES & CO., LIMITED, I 66 Ashburton. FIVK POUND REWARD. ' T" OST on or about March 20, 1894, *-* 51 Sheep, (viz., 41 halfbreds *nd 10 merinos), branded A, with loop-shaped ear mark on tip of right mr. Anyone giving information leading to their recovery will receive the above reward, H. M. ANDERSON/ i 52 Doric. ' NOTICE." ~ h NYONE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winchmore Estate will be PROSECUTED, 212 ROBT. W. HART.; WANTED, Everybody to us© Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H. Zander, Sole Agent. 11 181 rPO LET.—At a low rental, Cottage, JL fronting the Alford Forest road __JF_3UIJLOOK : _ LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. APPLICATIONS are invited to be sent in not later than 10 a.m. on May 5 prox., for undertaking the work of maintenance in th« above district. i C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4+44 Clerks to the Board. REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will ecure the conviction of any person found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, * 30 Hon. Se 'j ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. . rpHE First Annual General Meeting of L Shareholders will be held in the Orange Hall, on FRIDAY, April 20* at 7.30 p.m. Business : I.—To receive Board's Report and Balance Sheet. 2.—To elect three Directors in the place of Messrs H. Zander* J. Heseltine, and D. McPherson, who retire by ballot. 3, —To elect one Auditor, and General. HENRY ZANDER. 4 59 Chairman of Directors. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HALF-YEARLY CLEANING OF WATER RACES, OCCUPIERS are hereby notified that for the above purpose water will be shut'off as follows :•— I—Races between South Ashburton and Hinds Rivers, including Wheat stone and Waterton Races, 23rd to 30th April. 2—Between Hinds and Rangitata Rivers, 30th April to 7th May. 3-D and E races and branches, be tween Witham (Chertsey) and Rakaia, 30th April to 7th May. 4—A B C and branches, between Fair field and Witham (Chertaey), 7th to 14th May. 5—F Race Winchmore, Wakanui Flat, Mount Somers. Spring burn, and Ashburton Forke, 14th to 21st May. Occupiers are requested to give their races a thorough overhaul and clear them out to their original dimensions. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 4f5Q County Engineer*; BUILDING lor removal for Sale. Apply to T. BUfcLOOK,



Priedlander Bros. Cf^AMNG~SALE" AT PENDARVES. HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, AND THRESHING PLANT. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have received instructions from Mr E. Hampton, who has decided to abandon cropping and go in for sheep farming, to hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction, at his homestead, Pendarves, ON THUBSDAY, APRIL 19, AT 1 P.M, Of the whole of his F»rmiag Plant, as tollows: — I O GOOD WORKING GELDINGS A^ AND MARES. 1 YEARLING, 1 FOAL. Harness, Traps, 3 Drays, 2 three furrow Ploughs, two Brantford Reapers and Binders, Harrows, Roller, Chaffcutter, several head of Cattle, quantity of Sundries, ALSO, —Portable eight-horse powpr i double cylinder Hornsby Engine, | Combine, and Elevator. ! As Mr Bampton has quite made up his mind to relinquish cropping, the whole of the above will be scld withoat the slightest reserve. FBIEDL ANDER BROS. Per R. FRIEDLANDER, 4tlß Auctioneer. Mr DTnomas. __ MR D. THOMaS has received in structions from Napier 1 Bell, Esq., TO LET for three or five years, [for Grazing purposes,— I ; His property situated near Dromore, being R.S. 27194 and part of 27192 and. containing 533 Acres 2 roods. ; The land is of good quality, well fenced, and plenty of water. To a good farmer one crop can be taken from the whole of the property, but the lane 1 would have to be properly laid down again with 6lbs best assoried and approved Clovers and lOibsof best machined Ryegrass to the acre. The whole to be completed to the satisfaction of Mr Bell or his agent. For further particulars apply D. THOMAS, 4 49 Ashburton. TINWALD SALEYARDS. APRIL~I7, 1894 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to sell at the above fixture. 00 FaT BACON PIGS. D. THOMAS. 4 55 Auctioneer. TINWALD YARDS. APBIL 17, 1894, 1 shall have for Sale on the above fixture I -1 AAA SOUND MOUTH J_UUU MERINO EWES Straight from Mount Possession* 4 75 D. THOMAS. "SATUEDAY^ APRIL" 28. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 76? a oTb s 767 Near Dromore, upper sside of the Railway Line. MR D. THOMAS, in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, have received instructions from the Owners to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date R. 3. 27335 and 27350. Con taining— 767 Acres 3 Roods 767 Situated near Dromore on the upper side of the line. It is all fenced and cultivated and divided into paddocks, all well watered with county water-races. There is a cottage and other buildings erected on the property. If not sold as a whole it will be offered in two allotments. Those desirous of purchasing Sheep farms are invited to inspect this property. Terms at Sale. Note Time—l 2 noon. D, THOMAS. 4^74 Auctioneer. Education Board. tlfTeducation board of "the district of north canter- BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. 'JIHS BOARD, in pursuance of the J- power in that behalf conferred by «'The Education Act, 1877," and "The School Committees Election Act, 1891," hereby directs that a Public Meeting of the Householders in every School District throughout the Education District of North Canterbury be held on MONDAY, | the twenty-third day of April, one thou sand eight hundred and ninety four, at half-past seven o'clock in the evening, for the Election of a School Committee for such District for the year ending with the fourth Monday in April next year. In the following Districts the Electors I are called upon to elect a Committee of FIVE Members:-—Ashburton Forks, Aylesbury, B»rr Hill, Burnham, Doric, foaling, fiiffelton, Graham's Road, Kyle, Lismore, Lyndhurst, Mayfield, Newland, Pendarves,, Rokeby, Ruapnna, Seafield, Westerfieid. In the following districts the electors are called upon to elect a Committee of SEVEN Members:—Altord Forest, Ash ton, Bushside, Ohertsey, Dromore, Dan sandel, Elgin, Flemington, Greenstreet, Hinds, Lauriston, Longbeach, Methven, Mount Somers, Rakaia South, Riverside, Selwyn, Springburn, Tinwald, Wakanui, Willowby, Winchmore, Winslow, In the following districts the electors are called upon to elect a Committee of NINE Members:—Ashburton, Hamp stead. The place of Meeting shall be the Schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the Main School in any district which has more th^n one school. At Graham's Road the place of meeting is Mr J. S. Dean's House. The Beard further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the elec tion, upon the same evening. The Board further calls upon the house holders in each of the districts to send in to the Chairman of the School Committee, qr to. the Commissioner of the district, if thpre is no Committee, in writing on or before MONDAY, April 16, the names of persona, being resident householders, nominated by them for Election to serve upon the Committee. Such nominations must be signed by the Proposer ans by the Candidate, and must be i$ the form set forth in the Schedule to the Act, or Ito the effßot thereof. In addition to such nominations, any householder present at the meeting may nominate any qualified candidate who consents by word of mouth, or by writing, to be so nominated. J. V, COLBORNE-VEEL, (Secretary, Ohrjatohqrch,, March 31,1894, $ 23 I *j -"' *"" >,



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE. THE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked to Road Traffic on nights of MON DAYS, WEDNKhD LYS and FRIDAYS until further notice. BY ORDER Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, March 29, 1894. 3 220 Public Notices. TRESPASS NOTICE. "" ANY person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit cf game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. To Let—A small shop with iwo rconas I attached, situated in Burnett street T. BHLLOCK. ASHBURTON GAS COMPANY, LIMTTED. COKE. COKE. COKE. MpHE abov.e Company is prepared to de- J- liver six bags within the Town Belts for 8a 6d. Apply at the office or at Works. By Order, J. WARD, 4 60 Secretary. rnHAT which brings most light and JL hope to poorest homes is Titan , Soap. 11 18 ~~~ ~ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the Ashburton High Sohool offer TWELVE Scholarships of Fublic competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and during good • conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton High. School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girls. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography, (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examination -will be conducted in the Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and,must obtain in the aggregate not less than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subject will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti cular3 may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24, 1894, a O LET-COTTAGE in Moore street, 5 T. BULLOCK. HENRY ZANDER f BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just -■■ landed a Large and Varied Stock of C*un§ dill 119 Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec tion. REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot. Gunpowder, Powder and shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S WELL-KNOWN RANGES at Greatly Reduced Pi ices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 200 Caseß Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horasby's and. Ranaome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belting. -now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana, Cigars, Cigarettes, of best brands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES from all parts of the world. t ■ Henry Zander AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen Socie y Sun 6'ire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



Business Notices. @mmm^ autumn i 894 winter ij^gJiflf- *O y the ss " Doric 'and other recent vessels we h&ve received jjSg^^^^^^^A our MNAL Shipment of Gooda J^^^^^^%^ •% .^ for tne Ci xning Season ; the ■ W^^^^^'^i^^f Sfcock is noir COMPLETIC *b<* ff^wltfcS^J^i^' i liUP^ f°{ms »■ Magnificent Collection £"'* -^^^ MIJLJLIMBttTT isy&/£/ * '■■ 1 «^^^^P" Trimmed an 3 Untrimmed in ?%%^ t^^^^^W^^^^^^^"^^l^ STRAWS, <fee, of the /^ r^W/Z^< latest Fashion, FLOWERS, % yjmmmZ& ' FEATHERS, AIGRBITES, &c, ' \ / yf at PriCeS t0 Soit the timer In all the NEWEST DESIGNS. BRAID, ASTRA OAK and other Beaver 11^^ BSEASON^GOODS aS f°C Dresaeßare <meOf fcha moet notic«aDle feftturefl of r , ,1' pHILDRENB^TUNIOS In Endless Variety in New and Pretty Styles THE STOCK OP J>rea* Materials ti«t „-„„;'- « T J 8 epy Choice and includes the EW HOPSA UK CLOTH, DIAGONALS, SERGES, TWEEDS, English and Colonial m almost Endless Variety and all shades of color. Some Special lines of OYS' and MEN'S COLONIAL CLOTHINS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, and General Drapery in all Qualities. V. H.IIOLLIEfi " The Corner." IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE — OF — HABDLEY BKOfe. BY ORDEE OF THE PURCHASER, £2500 Worth of Drapery TO BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. T HAVE THIS DAY received instructions to sell the whole of the|Stock AT FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND DISCOUNT Below Cosf Price. This is a Golden Opportunity to Secure GREAT BARGAINS, As the Stock must be Sold by order of the purchaser. J. COT HER, 431 MANAGER, . . ' To Hand This Week, 50 CASES OF NEW SEASON'S GOODS, EX S.S. TBKOA. 11TESSRS G. L. BEATH & Co,, Tancred Street, purpose making their FIRST DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES IN AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, On THURSDAY, APRIL 5, and Following Days. NEW ne ShiPmont Consists of NEW WINTER HOPSACKS WINTER DRESSES. CHEVIOTS DRESSES WHIPCORDS, ,^ w NEW ' DIAGONALS, NEW WINTER CROFTERS, WINTER DRESSES* INVERNESS, DRESSES. un^a^, Am ESTAMENE SEBGESf WOWI NS^xTm^« ln aH the Neweßt aad Most Fashionable WINTER Shades of Brown, Tans, Navya/ WINTER DRESSES Petunias, Maroons, etc. DRESSES NEW —Also— NEW TrSs. COLO^A^ D fa ESS SV Hal^ TOME """a, G. L. BEATH AND CO., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. II II I MT-— ■■——— ,|| || ', ini,T-"l -'"I I H^^WIII I| | |||| M | * t |M| . '','■|-r_ _j,  ||l -*" IMMENSE ARRIVAL Aiitumn and Winter INOTelties, T7IIRST DISPLAY OF NEW DRESS FABEICB, CHEVIOTS, DIAGONALS, HOPSACKS, SEKGES, ETC. Special is] called to LADIES' MANTLES AND JACKETS. Millinery Department. Ladies are invite* to call inspect a^BEAUTIFUIi SELECTION OF NEW MILLINERY ia all fcbe various stylos for^the Season. This Department s now under New Management, and every are is taken to provide the latest novelties.