rest out heads on the backs of the forms ijla front of us, then we would lean one against another, then try to lean back, or to rest our heads on our elbows, and so woo slumber. The man sitting next to me gave up the attempt after a time, and slid down on the loor underneath our form, and lay at full length there. For myself I sat on, hour after hour, my soul crushed down with the thought of the cheerless, btruggling lives around me* THE DAWN OF DAY. Morning came at length, and at six o'clock we were all aroused by an attendant walking through the hall and loudly calling to us. The old hands refused to move, as they knew by experience that they would be per mitted to sleep for some hours more. But most of us slowly stirred ourselves. ■ Those who were not too far gone to care for personal appearance washed themselves, and tried to arrange their clothes to best advantage. And then, out on the streets again, I could go back, after my night's experience, to warmth and plenty. But what of my companions 1 For them, the night on the crowded forms was to be followed by a day of wandering up and down the pavement, of a disappointing search for work, of misery, and of hunger. Be pitiful, O God !

The Premier in the North

Weuingtoh-, April 4. News has feeen received that the Premier had a successful meeting with the Uriwera tribe on Monday at Ruatcki. The chiefs assured the Pieraier that in future the Uriwera will obey the laws, and never assist any movement antago nistic to Government. They requested to have a school at Ruatoki and that the Land Court should sit: for the investi gation vt titles. The Premier was asked to withdraw the warrants still unexecuted upon Borne offenders for past troubles Mr Seddon declined, bub said if the accused whose offence was stopping surveys eighteen months ago surrer^ered, he would favorably consider their case. At the conclusion the Chief Kerehu pre sented the Premier with the taiaha which belonged to Rangokaeke, the ancestor of the Uriwera. The party proceed through the Uriwera country, and expect to reach Wairoa on Friday.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, April 3.

In the House of Commons Sir E. Gray, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the British Consul had reported that there was no necessity for a war-ship at Samoa, ' as peace was assured. Sir George Trevelyan moved that Bills exclusively affecting Scotland should be referred to a Grand Com mittee of Scotch members, together with fifteen members representing the rest of the United Kingdom. Mr Balfour moved an amendment, that the proposal be not entertained unless the principle be extended to other portions of the Kingdom. The debate was adjourned,

The Liquor Law Riots.

New York, April 3 A portion of the militia hag occupied strategic positions in South Carolina, from which the rioters are now trying to entice them. The situation is still threatening. A number of detectives, who were supposed to have been killed in the swamps, managed to effect their escape.

The Belgian Tariff

Brussels, April 3. The Belgian Government have de cided to admit Spanish wines free of duty, and reduce the duties on fresh and dried fruits.

The Egyptian Ministry.

Cairo, April 3 Riaz Pasha, the Premier, has tendered his resignation to the Khedive, but the latter has refused to accept it.

The Duke of Westminster

London, April 2. The Duke of Westminster, which -which met with an accident to her machinery aboul a month ago on the voyage from Port Chalmers to London and had to put into St Vincent for re jpairgj will be able to resume her voyage in a few days,

CABLE ITEMS.

Professor Brown Sequard, the well-1« known physician and physiologist, is dead. In the obituary notice of Major Le Caron, the "Times" says that his motives were patriotic, and that it is impossible to regard themas mercenary. Mr A. J. Mundella says that he is unable to compel the marking of prißOn-made German goods or exclude them from the British market. Speaking at the celebration in honor of nig birthday, Prince Bismarck said that the domestic traditions of German mothers were the firmest guarantee of a United Empire; It is reported that three other mem bers of the Egyptian Ministry have resigned, together with Riaa Pasha, the Premier* Mr Perceval suggests that a con ferpnce should be arranged between the various colonial Agents-General and Sir Thomas Mcllwraith and Mr Reid} to devise the best means of utilising the Imperial Institute. It is believed that the establishment of commercial treaties between Kussia, Germany, and Austria, herald a rap prochement, resulting in general dis armament or an indefinite suspension of military preparation. This state of affairs, it is contended, will leave funds sufficient to improve the condition of the workers in the various countries. The sentenpe of death passed on the chemist Green, at Melbourne, for causing the death of a woman by the performance of an iilegal operation, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. Montgomery and Williams havebeen sentenced to death at Sydney for at tempting to murder the police con stables, who endeavoured to effect their arrest on a charge of breaking and entering the Union Steamship Com pany's offices. Ihe affair took place early in February, and it will be re membered that several policemen were severely injured in the scuffle. Mont gomery is a native of New Zealand,

SAMOA.

Berlin, April 3. The " Vossische Zeitung" advocates that Great Britain or one of the Aus tralian colonies should govern Samoa. Other papers say that German in fluence in the group predominates.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PEESS ASSOCIATION '

(Received April 4,10.20 a.m.) FIRE. London, April 3. By a fire in a wool warehouse at London docks much damage was done.

Received April 4,11,40 a.m.) | A CONSERVATIVE VTOTORY. London, April 3. The election for the vacant seat of Romford, a division of Essex—caused by Mr J. Theobold being killed at Romford, through attempting to enter a train while Jin motion—took place to-day. Mr Wigrain, Conservative, was returned, polling 7573 votes, against 6890, recorded for Mr Bethell, the Liberal candidate.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 4,12.30 p.m.)

STOCK TAX.

Melbourne, April 4. The Premier, replying to a deputa tion, said he quite concurred in the ad visableneas of abolishing the Stock Tax, bat it was very unlikely New South Wales would gi ?e a quid pro quo by abolishing agricultural duties.

REVENUE.

Brisbane, April 4. The quarter's revenue has decreased by £8500, but this is more than balanced by a large decrease in the expenditure.

CANADIAN AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE.

, The Hon A. J. Thynne has been ap pointed to represent Queensland at the Canadian-Australian Conference.

RIPARIAN RIGHTS.

Adelaide, April 4. The commissioners appointed to in vestigate the Murray Riparian Rights have made a request to be relieved from further responsibility, owing to their inability to bring about a satisfactory intercolonial agreement, New South Wales being the stumbling block.

(Received April 4, 11,40 a.m-)

POSTAL.

Sydney, April 4. The Postmaster-General expresses surprise at the action of the Premier of Victoria in instructing Mr Reid, re mail contracts, after the decision of the Postal Conference.

A NEW COMET.

A brilliant telescopic comet was discovered last night at 8 o'clock. Position—right ascension, 2 hours 33 minutes; south declination, 55 degrees 35 minutes.

NEW GUINEA.

News from New Guinea reports severe earthquakes experienced at Mioko and New Britain. Two severe shocks threw down nearly all the buildings. Extensive damage was done. The white residents as well as the natives are in a state of terror, fearing that a great upheaval is im- I minent.

BANK ISSUE ACT.

The Legislative Assembly, by 24 to 22, carried a motion to appoint Govern ment auditors to report on the financial condition of all the banks which availed themselves of the Bank Issue Act.

The Loan and Mercantile.

(Received April 4,10.20 a.m.) London, April 3. In the Queen's Bench division, Justice Sir Roland V. Williams has begun the examination of the Directors of the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company. Mr Falconer Larkworthy, formerly managing Diitee tor, when in the box, admitted that counsel's opinion in 1879 was that the statements in the prospectus re secu rity were not justified, and he himself was always of opinion that the deben tures were no charge on the assets. The Board, he said, had sanctioned an ! advance to Mr T, Russell against Waikato land, which Mr Larkwortby described as swamp. Mr Russell pledged securities of the value of £59,000. The London Board had not investigated the advance but had re lied on the Colonial Directors, who, he said, were personally interested.

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. The following acceptances have been re ceived :— TiMAßtr Handicap Hurdles, of 45 soys. About one and three-quarter mile. 8 t 1b st 1b Clarence ... 11 12 Invader ... 9 7 Rebel .. 10 13 Lupus ... 9 5 Empire ... 10 2 Freebom ... 9 3 Washdyke Welter Handicap, of 40 bovb ; One mile. Flinders ... 9 7 Hydroline ... 8 7 NewHeadford 9 5 Beach ... 8 5 Victim ... 9 3 First King ... 8 3 Lupus ... 9 1 Wheedler ... 8 0 Starling .... 8 13 ; Autumn Handicap, of 80 soys; one mile and a half. 1 Prirae Warden 910 Captive .« 7 7 , | Exile ... 7 10 Selling Race, of 30 soys. 6 furlongs Launcelot 11. £25 Trixie, nil Jacob Faithful, £20 Cumberland, nil • Sir Robert, £20 Miss Mary, nil Jess, £20 Almond, nil Dunbar, £10 Tohunga, nil j Fiselton, £10 Decoy, nil Quibble, £10 Kathleen, nil Van Buren, £5 District Plate Handicap, of 35 soys; one and a quarter mile. Jacob Faithful 8 11 Sir Robert ... 7 9 Aqualate ... 8 9 Redwood ... 7 7 Errington ... 8 5 Cumberland... 6 12 Much Ado .. 8 3 Decoy ... 610 Starling ... 8 0 Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; six furlongs. K. Greenaway 8 2 Taranna .., 7 0 Flinders ... 711 Hydroline .„ 613 Aldershot ... 7 9 First King .. 6 11 Token .., 7 7 Sir Robert .. 611 Victim ... 7 7 Stramonium..* 6 7 Lupus ... 7 3 Lady Spencer 6 7 Throne ... 7 2 Novkl Race, |-mile. Redwood Jess Dunbar Van Buren Trixie The Gift Tohunga Dorothy Decoy Cumberland

For the above races, which commence on Thursday, the following are suggested as probable winners by our correspondent :— Hurdles : Clarence ; Washdyke Welter: Flinders ; Autumn Handicap : Prime War den ; District Race: Errington or Jacob Faithful; Flying : Throne or Lady Spencer j Selling : Sir Robert.

Entries for the Ashburton Polo Club's Sports close at nine o'clock this (Wednes day) evening.

MATABELELAND

We£mngton, April 4. Harold Melville, one of Raafs rangers, in a letter from Matabeleland to his father, after stating the terrible havoc done with the Maxim guns, and that had it not been for them the _ British party would have been cut to pieces, writes — "Of course you have heard of the tate of Major Wilson and his party. Well, my idea of it is that Major Forbes was to blame, because I was attndiag alongside Major Wilson when Forbes ordersd him off in pursuit of Lobengula. Major Forbes said—"Major Wilson, do you know that you are sending me to instant death ?" Major Forbes turned round and said —•' You have your orders; go." Ten minutes after Wilson and his men were crossing the river, and that was the lasb we saw of them.

The Gale in the North.

Gisbokne, April 4.

The re dent storm was severely felt here, j Telegraphia communication was inter- j mpred for two daya. The gale blew with ■, such violence that trees all over the dis trict were stripp9c! of their branches and j uprooted. The damage to farmers and local bodies by the storm will be consider able. Mr Sellars, of. Napier, contractor for western groin at the harbor works, j will loss heavily. His engine and derrick, together with about 200 feet of treasel work have been washed away. The ketch, j Agnes Martin, bound from Napier to Gisborne, lost her sails and anchors off Long Point, Mahia, yesterday, and was j i driven ashore. The crew landed safely, j , The Union Company's coastal steamer, j Moa, reached the Bay at six on Sunday j evening after a rough passage from Auck- j [ land. The tide being low she was unable then to enter the river and came to an anchorage in the roadstead. During the night the gale blew so furiously that Captain Braidwood weighed anchor and made in for the river, At the mouth of the river the flood ■ current caught the steamer and threw her over on to a sand bank where she lies h*rd and fast. The vessel is un ! injured, but had it not been for the shelter of the breakwater she would have been considerably damaged. Her deck cargo waa discharged, and at high tide in the afternoon an attempt was made_ to float her off, but without success. .Ie is hoped 1 that when all the cargo is out she may be dragged off.

School Committees.

HAMPSTEAD.

The monthly meeting of the Hamp stead School Committee was held on Tues day evening' Present—Messrs Crooks (chairman), Hendry, Sage, Strange, Blackler, Rickman and Elliott COBRESPONDENCK. Letters were received from the Board of Education, notifying Mias Alice Orr's appointment as pupil teacher; stating that the clerk of works would inspect the master's house on his next visit to the district, with a view to having the ac commodation Increased; forwarding & circular in reference to the dimensions, etc., of straps to be used for corporal punishment. i hosier's report. i This showed an average attendance of 302 for the past quarter. The Master also thanked the Committee for the assistance accorded him duiing his term of office. The report was adopted and a general opinion expressed that the satisfactory condition of the school was largely due to Mr Brock's tact and good management. VlSiriNCt COMMITTEE. This Committee reported that the fences had been trimmed, and a foot path to the western gate formed and gravelled; and that some gravel was required ne»r the doors and outside benches. Messrs Elliott and Orr were appointed for the ensuing month and authorised to have thla work done. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £13 13s 6d were ordered to be paid and the Com-, raittee adjourned.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The usual monthly meeting was held in Mr Oxley's office on Tuesday evening. Present — Messrs Hardy (chairman), Oxley, Liddy, Bryant, Dixon, and Holt land. The Board wrote re punishment straps, and it was looked on, as $ piece of nonsense. A further letber was received fco the effect that the painting of the school could not be proceeded with at present, The master's report waa rea,d and considered. A qhecsu.e Soy- sharks and incidentals was received from, the Board. The credit t>ala.nc& was £15 8s 4d. Mr Dixqn w.as requested to draw up a Committee's report from th,e minutes |or the annual meeting. After p^ss^n^ accounts the meeting ad|o\T,rne.d,

Mr John Holmes, grader to t,he &ew Zea. j land Flax Millers' Association, estimates the, New Zealand flax trade to be worth about £400,000 a-year. Last year the number of admissions into the lunatic asylums was greatly in excess of those of 1892, the increase being out of all proportion to the increase of adult popula tion. KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is per fectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is KRATING'S, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Tins, 6d, Is nd 2s 6d each. vSold by ail chemists. i

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| Entertainments. jf\ DD FELLOWS' fTALL, " ' Ashburtnn, .JLJL SATURDAY, APRIL 7, ON SUNDAY, APRIL 8. A OItAIDJIACnKn COICBBT [ By the Talented Australian Musical Artistes, Tiie Payne Family. Vocalists, Violinists, Pianists, Flautist and BELLRINGERS, acknowledged to be the finest Bellringers in the colonies. Family prices—2a and Is; children, half-price, FRED. DAWSON, Agent. RAKAIA—FRIDAY, April 6. 4 3 ADDIELLOWS 1 XT ALL, WEDNESDAY, APKIL 4 d.v. THI REV. ALBERT AGER Will Deliver his Popular LECTURE Entitled "MY VISIT TO THE BATTLE FIELD OF SEDAN." SYLLABUS :— Excitement in London, Journey to Antwerp, The Frontier Guards, Castle of Godfrey de Bouillon and Chamber of Inquisition, An Evening with Reporters, Battle of Bazzailles. Hotels at flight, Street Scene, Execution, Around the Ramparts, Park of French Artillery, Ballan in Ruins, The Hopital, The Storming of Mezziers, Doncherry. Flight from Sedan, Ooach ride through Belgium, On the Plains of Waterloo, The Belgian Lion. Chair to be taken by Major Steward, at 7.30 p.m. ADMISSION Its. 4 9 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE. THE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked to Road Traffic on nights of MON DAYS, WEDNESDIYS and FRIDAYS until further notic9. BY ORDER Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, March 29, 1894. 3 220 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TIMARU RACES. A TRAIN will leave Ashburtou for Timaru at 7.15 a.m. on the sth April, and be due from Tinwald at 7.22, Winslow7.32, Hinds 7.48, Rangltata 8.18, Timaru, arrive 9.50. A train will leave Washdyke for the Racecourse on the sth, on arrival of the 10,55 a.m. train from Ashburton. The Express train for Christ church will take up at Washdyke on the sth and 6th passengers for stations where it stops. 3} 233 BY ORDER. T enaers. *™ ""YcTfA RMERS AND OTHERS. fTSENDERS are invited for the lease for i •*• 5 yearp, from Ist May next, of an improved farm of 80 A tit KM *«> Ashburton Forks, the property of Mr J. G. Good. It waa an early selection, first class land, well situated, being about 9 miles from town and 2 miles from Green street School. It is divided into con veiiienb sized paddocks with well kept live fences all in good order. There is a substantially built farm house of 6 rooms, dairy, and outbuildings, erected on the property, orchard well stocked with fruit trees, garden, etc. This is known to be one of the best farms in the Forks, plentiful supply of water. Tendors received by the undersigned up to MONDAY, 14th April. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 4*13 Estate Agent.



Publio Notices. PTOMO^OTr6ir * I BEG TO INFORM the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that Mr G. Raksosms no longer in my employ, and neither is he autho rised to collect any Accounts. W. W. SPENOER & CO., Drapers, Burnett Streeft. 414 "TTEALTH TEA is free from the ii tannin so prevalent ia other teas. It is recommended by the Medical Faculty in the United Kingdom and Australia. All Grocers keep it. WANTED Known — That A. J Walker repairs Bicycles, Sewing ! Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and. all descriptions of light machinery. ¥laugbEering license] WE hereby give notice that we intend, at the County Council meeting on April 6 next, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for Suburban Sections 25 and 26. MILLAR & CO. Hinds, M*reh 10, 1894. 3 88 ". notice] j\ NYONE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winchmore Estate will be PROSECUTED. 3 212 ROBT. W. HART. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Society will be held afc Mb Tucker's office, on SATURDAY, April 7, at 8 p.m. A Directors' meeting will be held on same evening at 7.30. i All accounts must be rendered at once. C. REID, 3t225 Hon. Sec. In the Magistrates' Court holden at Aahburton. In the matter of The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Alcoholic Liouors Sale Control Act, 1893. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given _*_ thab a petition under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, praying that au enquiry may be made into the poll held on the 21st day of March, 1894, for the Electoral District of Ashburton, under The Alcoholic Liquors Sale" Control Act, 1893, on the question submitted with respect to Publicans' Licenses, and that the said poll may be declared void on the grounds set out in the said petition, has this day been filed in this Court. And that the enquiry as to the matters alleged in the said petition will be commenced at the Courbhouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 12th day of April, 1894, at 10.45 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 4th day of April, 1894. j C. A. WRAY, 4J15 Stipendiary Magistrate. 17ocrF"ouT For the Re-opening of the Old Bakery In EAST STREET. Joseph Taylor, HAVING secured the new premises lately occupied by Mr Madden, will, on the termination of his engage ment w.ith, tho Go-operative Society, open the above premises in the Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, and Grocery business. JOSEPH TAYLOR has had twenty years' Colonial and English expe?ien<». in the above businesses, and be able to put before the Public the vary best goods at ti\e very lowest CASH prices obta^nab'e, a,nd trusts hia friends in Ashburton and district! will rally round with their support, PARTIES will bo oat«Ho for to tM& very best style. ' The ver;st bes,t Roller Flow willba tise(d for Breads etc. ' JOSEPH TIYLOR will be pleased to receive tip addresses of INTENDING CUSTOMERS. The preaent prfee of flour does not warranjj a. reduction of Id per loaf on present prices, but Mr Taylor will be prepared to sell Bread &t 4d per 4lb loaf over the Counter, and 5d per 41b loaf delivered by van. The Shop will be opened on MON. i DAY, April 2, 3 166



Public Notices. dance at elgin" FRIDAY, APRIL 6. Tickets, 3s ; ladies free, Refresh ments provided. 4 6 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. ANNUAL Meeting of Parishioners and Parochial Tea, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1894. Admission to Tea, Adalfcs Is, Children 6d. Tea at 6 p.m. Meeting 8 p.m. 4 8 TO LET.—At a low rental. Cottage, fronting the Alford Forest road T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICE,. CHERTSEY Sheep Dip open for dip ping Monday, "Wednesday, Friday, with Mr Brook's Perfect Sheep Dip? which has given first class satisfaction here. 3 J9B JOHN DOUNIE. DON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old Kindergarten to be repaired, at moderate rates. CLOVEE SEED™ I BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that I have purchased a new CLOVER THRESHER and SHELL ER, with all latest improve ments, and shall be prepared to thresh Clover on and a^tejr May J next. i eobeet"meaclem, 3 216 HAMPSTEAD. Immense Huccess OF CLEAEING SALE. "OUYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK TO BE SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offar Refused. DATISBROS., CABINET MAKERS, Next Courthouse, Havelock Street, Also—For Sale Cheap, new 8-roomed house and f-acre land, Haveloek Street . ...„. , v



Pnon^ Notices _____j ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the scale of Fees of Licenses for Pedlars and Hawkers as fixed in Borough By-Law 22, j has been altered in pursuance of the sub section thereto by resolution of this Council at a meeting held on March 27, ult., and is now as follows :— To hawk any kind of goods, produce, books, or articles carried by hand, or in a basket, or otherwise upon the person, £2 10s per quarter; £5 per annum. To hawk any kind of goods, produce, books, or any articles whatever, carried in a cart, for each cart, £2 10a per quarter ; £5 per annum. • CHAS. E. FOORS, ' Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, April 2, 1894. 4 10 DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d per packet "\TO more indigestion j no more nervous J ■*-* ness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink " Health Tea." One trial will convince you.— Henry Zander, Authorised Agent. TINWALrT TO LET—Four-roomed Cottage, Situated nob far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the Ashburton High School offer TWELVE Scholarships or Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two yeans 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 subjecb will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later than SATURDAY, May sfch. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Bead master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24,1894, _ 2 To Let—A small shop with two room attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. mHERE is only one quality of Health X Tea and that is the beat. Ask your grocer for it, and see that you get it.— Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO IHE SHEEP FARMERS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, T Beg to notify that I have appointed MR J. G, RESTELL, OF ASHBURTON, Agent for the Sale of COOPER'S CELEBRATED BHEEP DIPPING POWDER, ANI) ALSO That in future ail appointments for the DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP (Which has given such unanimous satisfaction to its supporters) must be made with Mr Rbsmsll, who will see that the same success is ensured in the future. MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER* W. LAKE, Agent, 126 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



TINWALD. fjlOR SALE—Three Sections, well *- situated, Corner of Jane and McMurdo straets, numbered 50, 81 and 52. Easy terms of payment,^ T. BULLOCK The Best Dressing & AVER'S #jjk HAIR If VIGOR n!C/""s VP£t i*. rrCTcntstlieliair*rom H* Vi^yo""" - •** becomiuj, turn, faded, Period of life. It cures Itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and which is as [perfect a substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modem chemistry can supply. Ayer's Hair Vigor PREPARED BY ,_ /Jr. J. C. AVER & GO^Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. HP* Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper and is blown in the glasa OA { the bottom of each of ouv bottles,



TRESPASS NOTICE. ANY person or pereons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 3. R. WILLIAMS. __ THE REASON WHY GRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lea-ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashbmton— BECAUSE They kaep the Lararest Stock of Fashionable Tailor mar Goode. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class ; T»ilors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ins Business. BECAUSE They give the Besb Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is— Hfff* Satisfaction. OBAIGHEAD THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON THE GREAT SURPRISE FIRM OF PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE OPENED IN ASHBURTON FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY ] DOZEN Enamelled Cabinet Photcs and a beautiful 15 x 12 opal or bromide enlargement all for one pound (£1). Every person should avail them selves of this chance. All work finished in a thoroughly artistic manner. Terms —Deposit ticket 2a 6d; balance on ap proval of proofs. Samples now on view at M» Gatbs* shop, East street. 3 179 A. E. BING, Manager, f l^ OOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not T feeling well? Have a cup of health Tea ! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening! My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely ! Whole sale, and retail at JSan»®r's.



IMMENSE ARRIVAL OF Autumn and Winter JNoyelties, THIRST DISPLAY OF NEW I DRESS FABRICS, CHEVIOTS, DIAGONALS, HOPSACKS, SERGES, ETC. Special attention is called to LADIES 1 MANTLES AND JACKETS. Millinery Department. Ladles are invited to call and inspect a BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW MILLINERY in all the various styles for the Season. This Department s now under New Management, and every care la taken to provide the latest novelties. MITCHELL a TURNER. HAVE ON HAND -4 LARGE STOCK OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS, -COMPRISING /^ARPETS and Carpet Squares Oilcloths and Linoleums, all prices Table and Bed Linens Afternoon Tea and Tray Cloths Table Napkins and D'Oyieys Bedroom and Bath Towels, in all sizes English and Colonial Blankets White and Colored Quilts, all sizes NHMMHi t Q t wmmam Mitchell and Turner, TANCRED STRIEiT. 4mmnnition, Ammunition, Guns, €tang, Stuns, POWDEP, SHOT, CAPS, CARTRIDGES, CARTRIDGES. QPORTSMEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stocki O Every Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS A CO. MERCHANTS AND iMPORTERS. /"Royal Insurance Company I Grey Valley Coal Company »riEs-wmo vnn i Springfield Pottery Company AGENTS FOR I c £ rben and Co > s Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece I McKenziea Furniture Renovator



jDKO A BARGAIN. Two Town cXiftJO."-—• Sections, numbered 256 and 243, half acre, running right through from Moore to Kens ode streets ; good land; capital site for a house. The owner having eft the District) has made up hia mind to realise at a very heavy oss T. BPLLOCK SPECIAL NOTICE IIITMTfiR AMD ftOV, HAVE made up their minds to sell at OHRIBTCHURCH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots to suit purchasers, FOE CASH ONLY. Being in a poaition to buy our Gooda n the best market, we can afford to sell Cheaper than any house in the trade, Small profits and quick returns. Call on Saturday and see for yourselves Goods Delivered Daily Note the Address— HUNTER AND SON. TaHORWD STRKBT, ASHBtJBtOK. *~ ~~THE DENSMOBB THE WORLD'S GBEA.TEST TYPEWRITER. *T»HEOW away your pens, and conduct your X correspondence on Modern Principles. A fortnight's trial will oonvinoe you ot th» Buperiori'y of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Denbmobe ovec all other Type writers Free Instruction to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMOBE TYPEWBITEB Co, hi, 51, Graoeohurch Street, London, E 0 TINWALD.—FOR SALE, Section No 16, well situated in Archibald Street, not far from the Railway Station, with square built; dwelling thereon, Stable, Shed, etc Price, £150, Small cash deposit, balance r y instalments*, bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent per anaum.-—T t BULLOOK*