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CANADIAN CONFERENCE.

Ottawa, April 22, The Dominion Government has de cided to invite the Governments of Cape Colony and Natal to send dele gates to the Conference.

AUSTRALIAN.

A LANDOWNERS' DEFENCE LEAGUE.

Sydney, April 23. A new political organisation called the Landowners' Defence League has been formed in opposition to the Single Tax Society.

RUSADE AGAINST GAMBLING

Melbourne, April 23. The Rev Mr Marshall, o£ the Scotch church , suggests the initiation of a crusade against gambling, and in order to minimise betting, advocates the introduction of the totalisator. He also says good would result if the lead ing newspapers would combine in re- ] fusing to publish betting quotations.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Adelaide, April 23. A train ran over a cab on the Port Adelaide line, the driver being killed and two of the occupants fatally injured.

AN ARREST.

Two men, one an Indian and the other a local resident have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the Frenchman Posset. They were detected pawning some of the victim's jewellery.

NARROW ESCAPE.

Hobarx, April 23. Lord Gormanston, the Governor, had a narrow escape of losing his life while on a visit to the Lake district. He mistook the nature of the ground, and sank in reeds up to his armpits, but a constable held him up till assist ance was procured.

ANTARCTIC.

The Nowegian whaler, the Antarctic, has put into harbor to make arrange ments for shipping her take of oil to England. She does not begin her cruise to the south of New Zealand until July.

BRAZIL.

PJew York, April 22 The " New York Herald " says the documents belonging to Admiral de Gama indicate that the British and Portuguese officials tried to restore the monarchy in Brazil.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, April 22. Farandi, a comrade of the man Po Tti (arrested with a bomb in his possession in Farringdon Road) hasalso been taken into custody, and a quantity of explo sives was found on him. Farandi is alleged to be the financial manager of a gang of Anarchists. Polti, the Anarchist, has made a full confession of his connection with the Anarchists, and states that M. Farandi directed everything, but kept in the baokground. He declared that the latter granted pensions to Anarchists if wounded, and provided counsel for them if arrested.

EARTHQUAKES.

Athens, April 22. Immense damage has been done to surrounding districts by the earth quakes. The earth tremors continue, and great alarm is felt. It is believed that 260 persons have been burled alive in the country distrirts. The king has decided to visit the various dis tricts which have suffered. Thebes is ruined through the earth quake,

Marriage of the Czarewitch.

Lonpon, April 22. The Vienna, St. Petersburg, and Berlin diplomatists regard the betrothal of the Ozarewitch and Princess Alix as a pacific sign. The " Standard " thinks it denotes a complete change ia the political situation. St Petersburg, April 23. The wedding of the Czarewitch with Princess Alix of Hesse will be cele brated here early in August.

SAMOA.

London, April 22. The British press generally agrees with the proposal submitted by the New Zealand Government for the annexation of Samoa. Sir George Grey is pleased with the attitude of the New Zealand Govern ment over the Samoan difficulty and expresses a belief that English speak ing people should control the whole of the Pacific Islands. Berlin 1, April 22. The "Hanover Courier" belidves that Germany, in order to protect | German interests, will reject New Zea land's request to annex Samoa. The " Vossische Zeirung " thinks the wisest course would be to accept New Zealand's ofier to take over the Samoan Islands.

( found necessary to olosi the school, in com- j mon with others in the district, on account lof a severe outbreak of measles, But not < withstanding all this, I am glad to state that ) the progress of the school has been very • satisfactory, the average attendance having increased from 283 to 301, the number on the roll at present is 354. The Inspector s examination was held shortly after the school had been re-opened subsequent to the measles epidemic, and the result which would have been considered highly satis factory under more favorable conditions, you will no doubt agree with me, reflects great credit on our teachers. The percent age of passes on the whole was 53*7, or a net percentage of over 79. The Inspector described, the result as " gratifying," as be yond doubt it is, and no less so is the general state of harmony and good will ex isting between the teachers, the exercise of which must have enhanced the value and efficiency of the powers of imparting in struction which, under the judicious control and discretion of the headmaster, have pro duced such good results under adverse con ditions. One of the pupil teachers was ad vanced a step at the annual examination, two by permission of the Board did not present themselves, and another, Mr Andrews, passed his fourth year and went to the Normal school, and on the recom mendation of the Committee Miss Alice Orr was appointed to the vacancy. The grounds and buildings are as usual in good order, the Committee having applied a considerable portion of their incidental fund to mainten ance as in past years. Some additions ito the master's house have been much needed, and I trust the want will shortly be sup plied as the Board have promised to send their Clerk of Works to inspect and report on it. The thanks of the Committee and householders generally are dne to the teachers for the energy and ability displayed in getting up and carrying oub a very ■successful kinderspeil and concert in aid of the children's prize fund. The Committee would also tender their thanks, to the general public who so liberally supported it, and provided some £30 of net proceeds which were applied to procuring a large number of prizes, giving the children a tea in the school grounds, and a balance cf £10 was de posited in the Bank towards providing a piano for the school. The Revs T. A. Hamilton and G. B. Inglis kindly addressed the children and distributed the prizes. The balance sheet showed receipts, including balance from last year—£34 6s Bd—£9Bß 16s sd; expenditure £963 7s 9d, leaving a balance of £25 8s 8d to carry forward to next year. On Mr Rickman's motion the report | was adopted. In the course of his remarks, Mr Crooks said it was the intention of the Committee as soon as water was available, to con struct a swimming bath. ELECTION OB 1 COMMITTJBB. Nominations were then called for, none having been sent; in previously, and a poll was taken with the following result: —Messrs C. Sage and A. Hendry, 28 each; W. Crooks, 26 ;J- Blackler, 25 ; F. M. Rickraan, 22; T. Watson and W. Strange, 21 each ; G. W. Andrews, 20 • E. Stillwell and A. Orr, 19 each ; H. G. Berry man, 15 ; R. Meaclem, 14 ; S. Fin lay, 6. The first eierht were elected, and on a second ballot between Messrs Orr and Stillwell, the former was elected. Votes of thanks were accorded to the outgoing Committeo, and especially to Mr Crooks. A similar compliment was paid to Mr Brock and the other teachers, and tho meeting closed. A meeting of the newly elected Com mittee was then held, and Mr W. J. Crooks was unanimously re-elected chair, man, and the first Tuesday in the month was fixed as the night for meetings.

TINWALD.

The annual meeting of householders was held in the schoolroom, Mr James Gudsell in the chair The chairman read the annual report, detailing the Com mittee's work for the year, and a state ment of accounts showing a credit balance at the Bank of about £17. The report was adopted as read. The follow ing is the result of the voting for the now Committee:—Messrs .1. A. Clothier, 19 ; C. Doherty and J. Stephens, 18; S. Giles, and James Hampton, 16 ; James Gudsell, 15 ; P. Lowe and W. H. Lowe, 13 ; 0 Hawkins, 11. The first; six were elected and for seventh place, a second ballot was taken between Messrs F. Lowe and W, H. Lowe, when Mr W. H. Lowe was elected. Votes of thanks to the outgoing Committee, and to the teachers for the satisfactory mannsr in which the school was conducted were passed and the meet ing adjeurned. The Committee mcc immediately afterwards. Mr Clothier was appointed chairman and Master Samuel Gudsell, Secretary, Mr Gudsell to sign cheques with the chairman. Meetings were fixed to be held the first Tuesday in every month at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Com mittee —Messrs James Hampton and W. H. Lows. The Committee regretted the absence of the Rev F. Farley from the district, as ha had always taken great interest in the welfare of the children. This was all the business.

ELGIN.

The householders' meeting was well attended. Mr A. Protheroe, a member of the outgoing Committee presided, the chairman thereof, Mr Or, P. Hoatten, hav ing declined to do so. After the usual routine business had been got through the report of the Inspector upon the school at the last; examination was read, whereupon Mr John Cochrane moved a hearty vote of thanks to the teachers for the good work done in the achool during the year, the reports being exceedingly satisfactory andequal to that of any school in the district. He took the opportunity to express his regret that the school was about to lose the services of the mistress, who had been promoted to a more im portant position. Sha had succeeded in endearing herself to the children while maintaining a high standard of efficiency in the classes under her charge. He was sure the parents ac well as the children would be sor'y to lose her. The motion was seconded by Mr TForsvth and carried. The Chairman then called for nominations for the new Committee, but as only five persona were willing to accept office, the election fell through and no Committee was elected.

Drowned in hte Rakaia.

f On Saturday afternoon two hoys, named I Harvey and Cole, while rabbiting in the I Rakaia riverbed a ft-w miles below the township, discovered the body of a man lying face downward on the edge of a stream. On the same day Constable Lewis and Mr H. Primmer had started to • search the riverbed for a man named William G'Hara, who had been missing for a fortnight. They found the body of a horse, with a saddle on but without a bridle, some distance down the river, but did not find the rider. \ party went out on Sunday moraing and brought in the body found by the boys, which was taken to the Rakaia Hotel to await the inquest. It appears that the unfortunate man, who was a contractor and laborer, living at Southbridge, was at Rakaia on Friday, the 6th insfc., and had swopped horses with a man named John Stewart and left for home in the evening. He was met on the bridge by the workmen coming out with the pile engine to work for the night, and allowed by them to pass Shortly afterwards he returned, and wanted to go back to Rakaia, but was not allowed. He started on his way again, and after ft little while returned to the bridge, which was blocked for repairs, and wanted to be let on. He told the bridgekeeper at the north end that if he had his own horse he could get home all right. After a little while, he started again for home, and at about nine o'clock one of the workmen on i the bridge said he heard a cry down the i riverbed, and a party went with a lantern, but could discover nothing. As the man had been in the habit of staying away from home for short periods occasionally, no uneasiness was at first felt at his absence, but eventually his friends be came anxious, md search was made for him, but without avail, until Saturday last. THE INQUEST. An inquiry before Mr Oxley, J.P., and a jury cf six, of whom Mr C. Dixon was foreman, was held at Halliday's Hotel, Rakaia, touohing the death of William O'Hara whose body was found in the Rakaia river bed on Saturday last. Evi dence was given by W Nevin, J Com mander, Constable Lewis, A J Cole, and J Stewart. Although it had been re ported in the district that deceased was drunk when in Rakaia on April 6, when he left for South bridge, the evidence did not; tend that way, the bridgekeeper stating that he had some ten minutes conversation with deceased at the end of fche bridge. After consideration a verdict of " Found drowned " was returned.

CABLE ITEMS.

_ + : Mr Gladstone is recovering. Cholera has appeared in Galicia, in Hungary, and in Lisbon. The memoral to Jenny Liud has been unveiled in "Westminster Abbey. The British Government propose a vote of £23,000 to administer Uganda. Sir JEL Loch is consulting the Government upon the administration of Matabeleland. The Colonial Governors Leave of Absence Bill was read a second time in the House of Lords. Count Talleyrand Perigorp has been arrested in the city for forging bills for 2,000,000 francs. f The City of Paris loan of two hun dred million francs at 2| per cent has been subscribed eighty-five times. M. Teiilet, Governor of Miqueban, replaces M. Pardon as Governor of New Caledonia; the latter goes to Guadaloupe. Donovan, an emergency man, was evicted from a farm at Kanturk in the County of Cork, and beaten to death. He was also shot in the body by one of the evicting party. The creditors in the estate of Messrs Abbott and Oram, New Zealand mer chants, agree to accept 20s in the £, payment to extend over a period of sixteen months. The French Government have forced Sir Edward Blount to resign the Chair manship of the Ouest Railway Com pany, on the the grounds that while in this position he gave access to the plans and mobilisation of corpss. A cesspit in a suburban public school at Sydney collapsed on Monday after noon, precipitating fourteen girls to the bottom of it, from which they were rescued, but only after a terrible struggle. Two were brought to the surface in an unconscious state.

THE ASHBURTOJS OTARDIAN: TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1894,



rERE is only one quality of Health Tea and that is the best. Ask your grocer for it, and see that you get it.— Hsney Zakder, Wholesale Agent



iMPtrsiTiES in the blood—W» have seea hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit fiom the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees ob further to say : «' It is the finest blood purifier that scksnee and skill have brought to light, and wecan with the utmostconfidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, gores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless imitations *ad substitutes. (4)



Detailed reports to hand o£ the follow ing meetings are held over :— Ohkrtsey.—Rwsulta of election—Messrs Oakley 13, Copland 12, J. Stewart and T. Childs 11 each, Scarlett and Jackson 9 each, J. Downte 8, Dunstan 5, W. Stringfellow, Dunlea, and Johnston 4 each. The first seven were elected —Mr Oakley to be chairman. Askton.- —New Committee —Messrs J. Shearer, J. Bell, T. Taylor, J. Jamiewn, J, Croeaan, J. R. Begg, and W. J. Brown —Mr T, Taylor, chairman. Longbeacbu—New Committee—Messrs W. Houston, W. Lldstone, T. Gollins, Isaacßead, W. Honeywell, S. W. Norrish, and W. Pearce~-Mr Gol'ins. chairman. R,AKAIA.—New Committee—Messra C. Hardy 25, L Oxley 23, C. Dixon 18, J. Holland 17, M. J. Liddy 14, E. Bryant 13, P. Saunders i 2, W. Shannon 11, A. flaslett and J. R. Cole 10, C. Pluck 5. First seven elected—Mr Hardy, chairman. Wakanui.—New Committee — Messrs S. Brown, J. Doak, Chambers, P. Stewart, 6. Clephane, W. Jamleson, 0. Hill.



M. Bouchard, Chairman of the Committee of Inquiry into the State of the French Navy, says that none of the torpedoes in use arc of a practical type, and the greatest con fusion prevails in the administration of the .Naval Department. "TVTO more indigestion ; no more nervous^ ■*-* ness from indulging in too much ea drinking, for those who drink '* Health Tea." One trial will convince youi— $Jen#¥ Zander, Authorised Agent.



HEALTH TEA is more esonomlcai than ordinary tea. Ifc undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Hewrv Zandbr, Autho rised Agent,



FARMERS. CLOVER. pHBI TOPHER HAMPTON'S Clover *~ y Sheller will be working in the Rakaia district, and Orders are respect fully solicited. Particulars can be obtained from Mr L. Oxley, Rakaia, or from Christopher Hampton, Southbridge. 4 148 11TATCHES, Clocks, etc., (all guaran ** teed) at wholesale cost for one mon^h only. Now's your time.—Lums den's. 3 219 ft IHAT which brings most light an d L hope to poorest homes is Titan ( Soap 11 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. T HEREBY give notice that I intend to -*- apply at the County Council meeting in June next, for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for Section 10, R.S. 350, Maronan Road. JOHN McCULLOGH REID. April 21, 1894. 4 129 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. J HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply at the Covnty Council meeting on May 4 next, for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for part 4354, Graham's Road. ; DAVID BROOM. Graham's Road, April 12, 1894 4 61 j FLiITGHTERING LICENSE. 1" HEREBY give notice that I intend, ■*• at the County Council meeting on May 4 next, to apply for a slaughtering license for large and small cattle on Reserve 738, Ford's Road. WILLIAM GEORGE ROBINSON. Ford's Road, April 14, 1894. 4 76 WAK4NUI ROAD DISTRICT 1 HEREBY give notice, in accordance with the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Road Boards Act 1882, and the amendments thereto, tha an ELECTION of THREE MEMBERS caused by the retirement by rotation o Messrs Murdoch Bruce, George Coe, and George William L^adley, all of whom are eligible for re-election, will be held of FRIDAY, May 4, 1894, at the under mentioned places. For No. 2 Ward.—Wakanui School house. For No. 3 Ward.—Newlands School house. NOMINATIONS, in the prescribed form, must be delivered to me, or ad dressed to me and delivered at the Wakanui Road Board Office, Moore streef, Ashburton, befora noon on SATURDAY, April 28, 1894. JAS. A. POOLE, Returning Officer. Ashburton, April 19, 1894. 4 112 IMPOUNDED at Rakaia on April 22, ■*■ by George Shellock, from near Had field, twelve young horses ; two draught fillies ; one draught gelding, white face ; two last year's foals, drgughts. Hacks— four bays; one brown ; one chesnut— (yearlings) ; one black, last year's foal, near fora and two hind fe3t white, and star. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be Sold on the 10th day of May at noon. GEORGE SHELLOCK, 4 154 Poundkeeper. f .i Friedlander Eros UNDER BILL OF SAL& FRIDAY, APEIL 27, 1894. MESSRS FRIEDLANDB3R BROS, instructed by the Holder of the Bill of Sale, will Sell by Public Auction on the FARM OF MR HENRY HUNT, close to the Schooihouse at Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, the undermentioned LIVE AND DEAD STOCK on the above date— 4 Good Draught Horses, 30 Bacon Pigs, 6 Breeding Sows, 35 Young Pigs, 2 Dairy Cows, 2 Calves, Reaper and Binder, Drill, Set Harrows, D F Plough, Grubber, American Waggon, Spring Cart, Dray, Buggy, Harness, 2| Stacks Oaten Sheaves, Stack Peas, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o clock Luncheon provided. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per R. FRIEDLANDER, 4*146 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1894. Part R.S. 14553, containing "I QO ACRE S, 35 POLES. A NICE LITTLE HOMESTEAD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are instructed to sell on the above date at the Homestead, — That well-known property now in the occupation of Mr Henry Hunt, nearly opposite the Greenstreet School, and containing 103 Acres 35 Perches. It is a very early selection and in first class order, with convenient buildings and stabling, and a good dwelling house. i This is a most desirable small property and well worthy of inspection by intend ing purchasers. I Full particulars at sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS. per R. FRIEDLANDER, 4153 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1894. CLEARING SALE AT WILJLOWBY. A complete Farm of 258 acres, Horses, Sheep, Implements, etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr John Gilmour to Sell by Public Auction at his Homestead, close to the Willowby School, his compact farm con sisting of 258 acres, all well watered and laid down in English grasses ; also, the whole of his Stock and Plant, comprising, valuable Draught Horses, Sheep, Imple ments, etc., as follows : — 12 first class Draught Mares and Geld ings, 6 yearlings and two-year-olds by Kelvin, 480 two-tooth halfbred sheep, good turnipers, 3 farm drays and frames by Duncan, 3 McCormick reaper and bin ders, 3Duncandouble-f urrow ploughs, with whippletrees, blocks, and chains, disc harrows with seed sower, Cambridge roller, leading and shaft harness, horse covers, etc. Mr Gilmour's judgment and partiality to good horses are so well known that it is' needless for us to say anything abouo them. The Implements are all In good order, and as he has fully determined to retire from fanning operations the land and plant are for absolute sale. Full particulars and conditions at sale, which will commence at twelve o'clock noon. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per R. FRIEDLANDER, 4&31 Auctioneer.



| O LET—Commodious premises froDfc * ing East Street, lately occupied by Mr A, J. Walker, cycle expert. T. BULLOCK. GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not . " feeling well ?• Have a cup of health Tea! Nothing so invigorating md strengthening! My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely Whole sale and retail at Zander's. Tfifi Best Dossil! jp| VIGOR X ™sws lISIP Prevents the hair from sM'z^-v^^&'i' becoming tnin, faded, Sff il"t""c *3|s*:^'' 'W-^gjSiiP^ 1 preserves 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 modern chemistry can supply, Ayer fs Hair Vigor -. PKEI'ARKD BY % iir. J. C. AVER & COOmwII, Mass., U. S, A. S^T" Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper siii'l i:i blown in the glass on the li'.ttrmi ff -■■^ <■"•-• bottles. RANGITATA. ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE. THE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above district will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 2, at % p.m., at the Road Board Office, Lismore. 4 150 D, JEBSON, Clerk. m COLDSTRBAM ROAD DISTRICT. rilHB |Annual Meeting of Ratepayers J_ will be held at the Board's Office, Longlands, Hinds, at 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, May 3, W94. E, H. DOBSON, Chairman Ooldetreara Road Board. April U, 138*. 4 \W



Public Notices NOTICE. IF the owner of the bay horse left in my paddock on March 13 does not j J remove him and pay charges on or before I May 7, he will be sold to defray expenses. E. C. SHOABD, 4 143 Wakanui Road. TRESPASS NOTICE. ANY person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. NOTICE. OWING to a fall in the price of Fat Sheep, I have REDUCED Mutton £d per lb FOR CASH. Pr< mpt monthly payments considered as cash, 4 132 K. E. TASKKK. clover see:d~~~ XBEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that £ have purchased a new CLOVER THRESHER and SHELLKR, with all latest improve ments, and shall be prepared to thresh Clover on and after May 1 next. ROBERT "MEACLEM, 3 216 HAMPSTEAD. B GILDING for removal for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL NOTICE. Hunter and Bon, HAVE made up their minds to sell at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots to suit purchasers. FOR CASH ONLY. Being in a position to buy our Goods in 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, Tancred Street, AsHburton. THE REASON WHY ORAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lea ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashbnrton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor in? Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Clasa Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give ihe Besb Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is - ggf* Satisfaction. CRAEGHEAD THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON Immense **siccesg OF CLEARING SALE. | "DUYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK TO BE | SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Refused. DAVIIT~BROB., CABINET MAKERS,' flrt Courthoup Havelock Street, lso—For Sale Cheap, new 8-roomed house and f-acre land, Havelock Street ZEALANDIA BOOT DEPOT Monster Clearing Sale, J BISHOP in thanking his Numerous • Friends and Customers for their continued liberal support, begs to inform them he will offer his present stock of BOOTS and SHOES FAR BELOW COST, AS MONEY IS WANTED. So Boota and Shoes will be sold at ANY COST. This is the LARGEST and CHEAPEST Sale I have EVER had. Heads of families will do well to lay in a Stock of Boots and Shoes of ALL KINDS. Terms Strictly Cash. Customers are respectfully requested NOT to ask for Credit, during Sale, AS I AM SELLING AT A SACRIFICE. Everything will be Marked in PLAIN Figures in the window. COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. Saje will Commence, April 21. j. Bitmop, J. BROCKELBANK, MANAGER.



_ Mr D Tiiomas. CLEARING SALE AT GBBBNSTKBBT. WEDNESDAY,~MAY 9, 1894, MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr J. G. Good, who has disposed of his farm at Green street, to sell at h!s place, by public auc tion, the whole of his live and dead stock as follows:— 50 fai lambs, 5 head of cattle, 4 draught horses, guaranteed sound and staunch, 1 yearling hackney colt, 2 j good drays and frames, 1 P. and '■ D. Duncan Drill, 1 grass seed stripper, 1 McCormick reaper and j binder, tine and disc harrows, j . roller, chaff-cutter, horse-works and intermediate, double and stngle-furrow ploughs, foor-horse tackle and trees, skim coulters, and a large number of sundries too numerous to mention. Extra entries Solicited. Luncheon provided. , Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. D. THOMAS, 4t156 Auctioneer. Public Notices. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY, npHE Annual General Meeting of the I above Society will be held in the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY, April 25, at 8 p.m. I % E. TASKER, 4*117 ; Hon. Sec. «O ACRES'arid 22 Acres good land for *-*O Sale near a School, T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST-— 20 Acres for Sale on liberal terms, R.S. 7906. This was an early selection, T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS' PROTECTION SOCIETY. A MEETING of the above Society will be held in the Wakanui Road Board Office, Moore Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, April 28, at 3 p.m. Members are requested to invite their neighbors to attend the meeting. Sheep farmers interested in the objects of the Society are invited to join. G. W, LEADLEY, 4 126 Hon. Sec. ko ft 4 PER WEEK, Rental re tJO xliA. quired for a small Shop and dwelling, Moore Street. Good cooking range. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD.—FOR SALE, Section No. 16, well situated in Archibald. Street, no. far from the Railway Station, with square built dwelling thereon, Stable, Shed, etc. Price, £150. Small cash deposit, balance by instalments, bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent p&r annum. —T. BULLOCK. WE, the undersigned Butchers of Ashburton, have decided to REDUCE the PRICES of MUTTON £d per lb from this date for CASH ONLY:- W. J. SILCOCK E. E. TASKER • SAM BURNARL* E. J. COX JAMES SMITH THOMAS REVELL GEORGE JaMES. 4 145 " " ' y\ NYONE Shooting or Trespassing A with dog or gun upon Winchmore Estate will be PROSECUTED. 212 ROBT. W. HA.BT. fpENDERS wanted for carting flax by JL the ten. Tenders close on April 27, 1894. The lowest or any tender not I necessarily accepted. Apply to Makdon & Sons, Tinwald. 4 155 R CHARLES R. VALENTINE, Chief Dairy Expert to the Govern ment, WILL ADDRESS A PUBLIC MEETING IN TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, OX WEDNESDAY NIGHT 25th inst., At 8 e'clock. All interested i n Dairying are requested 4§123 to attend. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I Hereby give notice that an election » to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council caused by the resignation of Cr. Stephens, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of May, 1894. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of May pros. > CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Chambers, Ashburton, April 24,1894. 4 157 BOOT DEPOtT"^ SPECIAL NOTICE. i ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS arerequestedto.be PAID on or before MAY 5, 1894. All accounts not paid by that date will be sued for without further notice. •' J. BISHOP. J. BROOKELBANK, 4J115 Manager. HEALTH TEA. "Delightful "Wholesome," Refreshing." All Grocers. Wholesale a 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, Hon. Se TO LET—At a low rental, Cottage, X fronting the Alford Forest road. T. BULLOCK. IF your mind is troubled : nothing else ■*- will give the treubles so thoroughly away as Health Tea. Try it. —Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. TINWALD. OOR SALE—Three Sectior.B, well *- situated, Corner of Jane and McMurdo streets, numbered 50, 51 and 52. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK



MITCHELL & TURNJSB j BEG I'O ANNOUNCE THE3IR FIRST SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTER Dresses and Trimmings, T^NCOURAGED by previous succeas in this Department;, exceptional prep» afciona have been made for the WINTER OF '94 ---■■■■•l,QJ HI 111 \ BRICS OP THE LATEST FRENCH MODE, TOGETHER WITH CHOICE BRITISH SELECIIONS, WILL BE FOUND AMONG OUR COSTUMES. As usual, SINGLE ROBES are a SPECIALTY, I mportant Business Announcement. . f-^^^^^^^^^^^u^^ WANTED KNOWN—The best Bonsa Sfi ~"^^-S^^^^^^^^E^^^3 in Ashburton for Cheap and Substantial P^rjj^g^^^^^^^^^^pyi Furniture is T. H. UNDRILL & 00.-8, §*'$$* E^a hmlßl ® i^ hK % l^S wNriStt S M H 1^ 8 Ifi w ffir^^Kßßp^~ W. Gkeabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Havke'a Bay 68,000 M. O. QbbkUi, Canterbury ... 6,000 Walapoi Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W. O. RuTHBRroBD, Amoii.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 CJ. W, Moßae, Ainurl .. 19,000 Scottish and Hew Zealand In *. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South* F. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land ... ... ... 17,00 And by owners of over 5,000 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners. hmannhnftf t\h* wnrlr) !• ' JlfowlT Introduced. h3SSt!& -S', «« 6d per Moe- o» fafifig* #**■£?* Grallon. * * Gwt makes 1000 Gallon* Dtp Another well-known Powder Dip oosta hi 1 Gallon Fluid malm 100 Gauont Dip w much again. Compare the prices Chief AffentS-BLACKBURNE & 00 , Ohrktohuzob. district AGENTS-Miiea and 06., Limited Ashbnrton and Bakala 4mmunition, Amnmnitioii, Guiis, fxims, S^uiiS} POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, | CARTEIDGES, CARTRIDGES. • C PORT^MEK Requiring a First-clasa GUN should inspect our StOCkl O Every Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. f Royal Insurance Company I Grey Valley Coal Company a anwz van \ Springfield Pottery Company AWiIiJN lb *UK corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece \MoKenzies Furniture Benovator FOR !|J|NT^MDj^ MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAIE& Xhaf Qooii are free jrom Animtl o*m emd teepqaod in «W <f (fiwrfft fKe 4« a&toiiwd/«m alt pruqgim 9m S»m