THE WELLINGTON ROMANCE.

Wellington, April 27. Mrs Edmondßit appears did not go to Australia aa reported, but returned to her father, with whom she stayed till this week, when she went back once more to her husband. She herself telegraphed the trade news to her father, but nothing more than the bare fasts of the suicide is at present knowiv Wellington, April 28 Mrs Edmonds friends deny that she left her husband and state she merely re turned to Wellington toattend her cousin s wedding In a fortnight her husband joined her and they returned toFirenoa on Thursday. It la also stated that M mondshafbeen using threats of violence and flourishing a gun and cartridges,

Wrecks and Loss of Life.

ISVBRCARGIIL, April 27. Word has jiMt reached the Bluff o* the wreck of the oyst«* cutters Alarm, ; Anme and Deveron, during a storm on^esday morning in Caroline Bay, Ruapeka Island The Alarm broke from her anchor at 3 a.m. and waa smashed to pieces on the rocka, but her cr 9 w managed Jo scramble aahore. The Annie went adrift at 11 o'clock and collided with, the Uwwwu Her master, Mr Doyle, the latter* but the othw two of «w crew stuck to the Annie, which went to pieces on the rocks and the men were drowned almost immediately. Their «•»»"« unknown, bub one had been a fireman on the steamer Tekoa. and the other a butcher on the flawkes Bay,.both or which recently called at the Bluff. Those on board the Dwowj mapagedto buoh her in a safe spot. There is no insurance °n T t meTwho were drowned in the wreck of the oyster cutter Annie, at Sine Bay, lLapekaia Wednesday s Kale, are only known as George and lorn. loth came out of the meat steamers which were recently at the Bluff. I

"The Dangers of the Way."

InvbrcargiM., April 27, A telegram from the constable at Orepaki tnis afternoon states thab Gordon Harvey, one of the three men who left Preservation Inlet five week* ago for Orepuki, with about a fortnights pro- SnT reached Treseder'e survey camp It HSmp, near foot of Hauroto lake last night, qnite naked. He stated that Evans and Kelly, his mates, w«re at the mouth of the Wairaurahm river, qaite exhausted, and starving, and that, it not Bucoaured immediately, they could nob survive the exposure. The ss. Invercar ffUl should have started for Preservation Inlet beforethetelegram arrived, but being delayed by the low tide, Sergeant Me Donald was able to catch her, and to instruct Constable Burrowes, who is a passenger, and Captain Sundsjrom to endeavor to rescue the men. To do bo the steamer will leave to wait off the ooaefc till daylight. The river at which th« men are stuck up is about thirty-five miles from Preservation Inlet. It is not known whether Treseder's party have made any attempt to reach the men, who are about fourteen miles from his camp. Harvey ia the sod of a sohcl to* *?f e> Home time ago a man named FMiiips essayed this journey alone, and suffered bo severely tbac a protracted illness followed.

CABLE ITEMS.

The reason why Messrs Shaw, Savill and the Albion Company refuse to adopt the track selected by the other Australian and New Zealand liners is that if is too far south. The Government buildiDga in Jetter son, Missouri, have been destroyed by fire, and it is reported that many per sons were killed in attempting to make their escape from the burning bmld lt is reported that the Sultan of Turkey will visit England shortly. Her Majesty invests Sir George Grey with the office of Privy Councillor at Windsor on Monday. Mr Buzacott, Managing Director of the " Brisbane Courier," has filed a declaration of insolvency, with liabili ties amounting to £21,600. News has been received that lynch law is being adopted at Coolgardie. A miner who was detected robbing a tent had a rope placed round his neck and a tree selected on which to hoist him. He was only saved by the intervention of several miners.

SAMOA.

Washington, April 27. Neither Great Britain cor Germany has made a formal proposal to tho United states Government with the view of the annexation of Samoa. Mr Gresham will shortly submit to Con gress despatches showing the vexations experienced under the Treaty, and that a minority of colonial enthusiasts were the chief opponents to British protection. Sydney, April 27. r The Cabinet have had under con sideration the New Zealand Govern ment's proposal regarding the annexa tion of Samoa, and owing to a differ ence of opinion the question is post poned until Monday. The Premier is decidedly opposed to New Zealand having control of the islands, and assert? that as German interests are the largest it is not likely that that country will give way to British rule.

The Rev James Cocker will conduct a memorial service in the Primitive Methodist Church fco-morrow evening. At a temperance meeting held lasb night fche Rev James Cocker and Mr G. Leadley were appointed delegates to a Canterbury Temperance Conference to be held in Christ church on Thursday and Friday next. A meeting was held at Rakaia on Friday evening for the consideration of the advis ablenese of erecttng a creani3ry in the dis trict. There was not a large attendance, but those who had attended showed great eathusiasm n the matter. It was decided to take stops towards the establishment of a creamery, aud a committee was formed to canvas the district and ascertain the amount of support likely to be available in taking up shares, and the number of cowa from which milk would be sent to a creamery. At the Police Court this morning—before Messrs Donald Williamson and W. G. Rees, asfcicea of the Police— G. Antonio was •barged with being an idle and disorderly j person, On the Sergeant's application he j was remanded until Wednesday to enable ] he Sergeant to get him admitted to the Old i Men's Home.—John Smith was charged with havirg being .drunk in East street on Friday, and with having used obscene language, and obstructed the police while in discharge of their duty. Constables Eade and Johneoo deposed to the facts of the ase, and accused was dismissed on the first and third charges, and on the second was sentenced to one week's imprisonment,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Sad Accident

Dunedin, April 28 Victoria Troader, whose parents reside at A* hoi plice, was received into the hospital last evening suffering from severe burns. Her mother had piaoed a tin of hot ashes in the yard and the child by some means got into th-3 tin and was badly burned. Very little hope is entertained of the child's recovery.

SutMtautni! Pregeuts,

Dunedin underwriters have presented Mr Cunningham Smith with a niasisive silver salver and a hot water kettle *-tand The Agricultural and Pastoral Association gave him a casket containing 200 guineas.

ALLEGED LARCENY

A EACECOURSE REMINISCENCE,

At the Police Court this morning—be fore Messrs Williamson and Rees, Justices of the Peace—Samuel Cronin and Francis Holmes, on remand from the previous day, charged with the larceny of £23 2s, the property of Alfred Spicer, appeared again. Mr Cuthbertaon appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Solomon, of Dunedin, for defendants. Alfred Spicer deposed that he was on the Aahburton racecourse on Thursday last. After three races, he came in con tact with the accused Holmes. Witness was standing about the course by himself, and saw Holmas standing just outside the fence dividing the paddock from the grand stand. Holmes was looking at his race book, and witness happened to look over i his shoulder at his book. Holmes looked up at him and said "Good day," and! asked him how he wa« getting on, and if ht» had struck any dividends. Witness replied " Nob one to-day." Holmes said 141 have done pretty well. I have made £25 already." T*e said "I suppose you are like me—don't know one horse from another." He said " The way I get mine I have a good friend in the saddling paddock and he gives me the tips '" He added "Come over here, and we'll sit down and wait till my friend comes." Witness did so, and then Cronin came up and handed Holmes some notes. Cronin s»id to Holmes " I told you it would come off all right" Witness was then intro duced to Cronin as his friend, and Cronin said he would return to the saddling paddock and fix up about the next race. Witness made no remark to him. Cronin shortly returned, and said he had fixed things up for the next race, and had put £20 on fjr Holmes and £20 for witness on Awarua Rose in the Grand Stand Handicap. Witness said " Goodness me, I haven't £20 belonging to me to put on a race, and if 1 had I would not do so. All the money I have is £2." He said "Never mind; give m« that, and I'll cross out the twenty." Witness gave him the £2. He asked witness to strike out the twenty i,i his book, and put in two and he did so. Awarua Rose won the race, and the divi dend was £11 Us. After the race asked Cronin where was the money. He re plifid " I have put you twenty on the next race, and twenty lor Mr Holmes," He said he would guarantee witness £50 in the next race. Witness repeated that he wanted his money. Cronin walked away, md left him with Holmes, who asked him to go and look at the race. He did so. When the race started Holmes said "That Is bad luck ; our horse is left at the post." Pretence did not win. They then went back and sat in the same places as before. Cronin came to them and said •' We've had » bit of hard lack j but never mind, | we'll make it up in the last race." He said "Number six we won't touch. I know nothing io it," Cronin then left them, and witness repeatedly asked Holmes for the money. Holmas tried to hush witness up, saying he would make it right in the last race. He said he would lend witness some money. He did not do so. Holmes went away saying be had a lady friend he wanted to see on the grand stand. Did not authorise either of the accused to put £20 on the race for him. They did not a&k him. He was not aware that they intended to put that amount on. After Holm°s left him he went to Mr Crisp, one of the Racing Club's Stewards, then to Mr Saundere. the Secretary, and afterwards to Mr Friedlander, who told him to report his case to the police. Told Sergeant Moller, and Detective Neil was stand ng close by. Asked Cronin before the Sergeant and Detective Neil for his money. Cronin replied " You're like the rest of them, you ex pect to win always," Cronin told the Sergeant that witness was agreeable to put the twenty pounds on Pretence, but witness protested that he had never authorised him to do so. Crouin showed the Sergeant Holmes' race book, asserting that the figures2owritten therein were by witness. Had not written them. Cross-examined by Mr Solomon, witness said he expected to get a tip to back and wai quite satisfied to get the benefit of this information. Had no dispute with Holmes ©n the course, except on Cronin's account. Afc the start of the race when Holmes said "our horae," did not say anything. Supposing Pretence had won witness would have considered he had a right to the dividend oa the £20. (Mr Solomon—Heads I win, tails you lose,) Made no answer when Cronin said witness would get the money back on the last race. Sergeant Moiler deposed to having ordered accused's arrest on Spicer's re presentation. Crosse-xamined by Mr Solomon—lf you had heard the man Spicer admit as you have heard him now admit tc me that if the horse Pretence had won, he expected to get a dividend you would not have had them arrested ? —No, not without a warrant. Detective Neil deposed to haying arrested accused, and Hugh Clark gave evidence as to the amounts passed through the totalisator for the two races in question. The Bench decided that there was no defence re quired. Spicer had been bad, but his admission in his evidence had shown that there was no case. Defendants were then discharged.

:Bnßl<o- (JUAfIDIA^ i SATURDAY, APBtL 28, ■ "18K



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T enaers. -- TENDERS. ~~ IXTANTED, Tenders for cutting the VV hedges and clearing the gorae in a seven-acre paddock ; to be sent, in by noon of May 3. C W. PURNELL, 4 178 Montgomery's Buildings. ASHBURTON COUNIY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Providing and Planting 27,000 Trees in Hinds- Rangitata District, in three Contracts. Specifiaalion at Council Offlae, and Tenders, addressed to Chairnun, to be sent in at 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, May 4. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 182 County Engineer. Public Notices FARMERS. CLOVER. pHRISTOPHF.R HAMPTON'S Clover Sheller will be working in the Rakaia district, and Orders are respect fully solicited, Particu ars can b-5 obtained from Mr L. Oxley, Rakaia, or from Christopher Hampton, South bridge. 4 148



DEATH. ; Hill—At her late residence, Moore street, Hester, wife of James Hill, in her 56 bh year, after a long and painful illness. TMPOONDEDat Rakala 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 — our bays ; one brown; one chesnut— (yearlings); one black, last year's foal, near fora and two hind fest white, and star. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be Sold on the 10th day of May at noon. GEORGE SHELLOCK, i 154 Poandkeeper. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. J HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply at the County 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



NOTICE. IF the owner of the bay horse left in . my paddock on March 13 does not remove him and pay charges on or before May 7, he will be sold to defray expenses. E. C. SHOARD, 4 143 Wakanui Road. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE^ I 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 "^llughtering license] I 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 WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. SPECIAL ORDER. rpHIS is to notify that, at the nex 1_ meeting of the Wakanui Rivet Board, to be held on May 12, 1894, ir will be proposed that a general rate fo the year ending March 31, 1895, be made and levied on all rateable properties in j the Wakanui River District, on a gradu ated scale according to the classifi cation of the said properties, and in the manner following, that is to say—On all properties included in the first-class, one half-panny in the £ ; on all properties included in the second class, ©ne farthing in the £ ; on all properties included in the third class, one-eighth of a penny in the £. The said, rate to be paid in one sum on the 24th day of May, 1894, at the Wakanui River Board Office, Aahburton. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 113 Clerks to the Board.



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Friedlander Bros PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. AUCTION SALE, THURSDAY^" MAY 10. ■ MESSRS FRIEDLaNDEU BROS, are f *vored with instructions from JMr Jamea Heron, to hold a Glearing Sale, at the Homestead, of the whole of his extensive working plant. Comprising —14 First-class Draught Horses, Drays, Ploughs, Reapers and Binders, Rollers, Two Portable Huts, Stacks Oaten Sheaves, also his Freehold Farm of Fifty acrea. Full particulars in next issue. R. FRIEOLaNDER, 4 197 * Auctioneer. Mr D Tnomas, _ ~~ TINWALD SALEYARDS, TUESDAY,~MAY 1, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to sell at the above yards, viz.— OQ YOUNG PIGS. D. THOMAS, 4 186 Auctioneer. Public Notices



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U.A.O.D. A LL Members are requested to attend Lodge on Monday Night to meet Grand Lodge officers. Supper provided. 4 180 COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. J ! ELECTION MAY 1894. » THE number of duly nominated Can didates not exceeding the number of vacanies to be filled, I hereby declare the three Persons duly nominated, namely DOBSON, EDWARD HENRY McKEAGE, JAMES WRIGHT, EDWARD GEOBGE to be duly Elected Members of the Cold stream Road Board. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Longlands, April 27, 1894. 4 192



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the Ashburton High Sohool offer TWELVE Scholarships of Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and during good conduct, end will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburtor. 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 culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary* Ashburton, February 24, 1894,



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr George Meddir.gs, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late dearly beloved daughter Florence Ivy, will move from his resi dence, Alford Forest road, Allenton, on MuNDaY the 30fch inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 198 Undertakers. »LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0.0. F., M.U. MEMBERS of the above Society are requested to meet at the Lodge Room on SUNDAY, ar, 1.30 pm, sharp, to attend the Ifuneral of the late wife of Bro Arthur Patterson. By Order, H. W. BAKER, N.G. 4 184 R. MINN IS, Sec.



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AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETF New Zealand Branch Head Office, Cußtomhonse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.Q-., MX.O, (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, Mi.Ow (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medics' Officer: Dr W, <J. Kemp, M-R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbT AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and th*. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR lhe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Steeling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE .„ 116 4 305 Sum Assured £38,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 An&ual Income.. .. . £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,633 i BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount ! ing to £234,511 . ASP BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS j ASS ORE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And bacure a BONUS EVERY I BAR Expenses of Management 9J per cent the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Kesident Secretary Branca Office— ] Custom House Quay, Wellington W H. DERRY, District Secretary,*Chrißtchnrch, H ZANDER, i L oal Broker Ashburton i



{ Fublio Notices. .j ~ TRESPASS NOTICE. / A NY person or persons trespassing on i JA. Riversdale Estate in putsuir of game, orotherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. ZEALANDIA BOOT DEPOT. SPECIAL NOTICE. ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS are requested to 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. BROCKELBANK, j 4J115 Manager. CLOVER SEED I BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers of the Ashbarton District that I have purchased a new CLOVER THRESHER and SHELLKR, with all Jateat improve I ments, and shall be prepared to thresh Clover on and after May ] next. ! ROBERT "MEACLEM, 3 216 HAMPSTEAD. H*E AL T H I 1 kX~~ " Delfeht'iuT "Wholesome," Refreshing." All Grocers. Wholesale SPECIAL NOTICE.



Hunter and Bon, HAVE made up their minds to sell at CHBISTCHURCH 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. , Gall on Saturday and see for yourselves. Goods delivered Daily. Note the address— HUNTER AND SON, j Tancbed Steeet, Ashbubton. /i O LET—Commodious premises front- j I ing East Street, lately occupied by Mr A. J. Walker, cycle expert. T. BULLOCK. 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"



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ARE the Lealing Tailors and Outfitters in Ashbnrton— BECAUSE They kaep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Mora. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besb Value, Fit, and Workmanship BECAUSE Their Motto is— Hf* Satisfaction. OBAIGHEAD &~BERRYMAN, THE LE \OING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON THAI' which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap 11 A BOON 70 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Aah burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or. small quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, doea not sparkle,ffand *eaves_a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent}* JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT i ! ASHBUKTON i



STEPHENS BBOi, Late of market House, TIP ISH to inform their customers and the Public that they have SOLD THEIE STOCK AND BUSINESS TO MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS* To whom they can with confidence entrust the wants of all their late customers, also thanking them most heartily for their past strong and liberal support and feel sure that the reputation of the late Firm will be safe in the bands of wch enterprising young men as the SHEARMAN BROS. H. BT. Stephens, For Stephens Bbos,



SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE, "DEG to inform the Public and Patrons that they have BOUGHT THE STOCK AND BUSINESS Of the Wellknown Firm of STEPHENS BROS., BURNETT STREET, And trust by paying strict attention to business, coupled with a real good article, that they will not only maintain the good reputation of the Firm, but still further extend the Business. CUSTOMERS WATTED UPON FOR ORDERS. Goods delivered daily, and Orders by Post despatched with punctuality, SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. 4 173



MITCHELL & TURNER BEG TO ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST SHOW k OF AUTUMN AND WINTBE Dresses and Trimmings, T^NCOURAGED by previous success in this Departuienfc^exceptlonal^prepa ations have been made for the WINTER OF f94. ABRICS OF THE LATEST MODE, TOGETHER iWITHf CHOICE BRITISH SELECTIONS, WILL BE FOUND AMONG OUR COSTUMES. As usual, SINGLE ROBES are a SPECIALTY.



BOOTS FOR THE PEOPLE- S. ANDEBSON, .MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, HAS OPENED a Retail Branch in those centrally situated premises, East Street, Ashburton, next door to S.W. Alcotn. The stock is one of the finest in the district, and cansists of high and medium class English Boots and Shoes. Being a Direct Importer, I am enabled to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. The COLONIAL STOCK has been made at my own Factory and ©very pair is GUARANTEED. Buy direct from the maker and save the middleman's profit The Bespoke, f Department is under efficient management. All classes of Boots made to order. Repairing Dohe Cheaply and Well E. BONNINGTON', Manages.



A CAKD.] Immense Success J^£ is s j^£ obri dc , CLEARING SALE. indies- nurse, —— Burnett Streee West (a few doors from BUYERS delighted with the bargains. Drillshed), ASHBURfON. BALANCE OF STOCK. TO BE — . _—^— , ■UUOKEBHDI 5S 6d JSSi*Sf?-±r«C' and dwelling, Moore Street. Gocd No Reasonable offer Rotased. cooking range — T. BULLOCK. ■14VI* BROS., — — CABINET MAKERS, "D GILDING for removal for Sale. JL> Apply to T. BULLOOK. \Vi Courthou? Havelock Street, y ...■■., ' ... - Ibo-Fot Sale Ohelp, new 8-roomed ' P HS^ EJ S, ?S^"LT^°i? ealfc house and f-acS l.nd. Havelock l*J«- that jj*^ AJ you, btreet H|wrayZASoßR > Whol9B»le'j k^ntr