CABLE ITEMS.

The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon has been elected to the London tabernacle. The naw English Bank of River Plate has suspended payment. Mr David Powell has been re-elected a Governor of the Bank of England for Another term. The Melbourne banks have reduced the rates of interest to 2, 3, and 4 per cent, for three, six, and twelve months. The Senate Committee consider that the treaty between the United States of America and China restricted the admission of Chinese into America. During a sermon in a church in Grenoble an infernal machine was ex ploded at the entance. Twenty per sons were injured. The American-Chinese treaty pro poses that Americans going to China should be photographed and registered similar to Chinese visiting America. President Cleveland suggests that Senator Bland'a Silver Bill be vetoed with a view to sanction 3 per cent fbori currency bonds at the discretion of the Treasury. Last year's Indian deficit was 830,000 rupees, This year's is esti mated at 1,750,000 rupees, and next year's at nearly 3,000,000 rupees, which the import duty and suspension of famine and insurance funds will reduce to 300,000 rupees. The theatre in Buda Pesth refused to close o«t of respect to the death of Louis KosßUth, and the students ex pelled the players and audience. Serious riots took place owing to the refusal of the Government to hoist a black flag.

New South Wales Rail ways.

Sydney, March 22. Mr R. Price Williams, railway ex pert, who was recently in New Zealand, is negotiating with the Government of New South Wales for the construction of light railways to develop the re sources of the colony. His proposal is somewhat on the lines of land grant railways combined with village settle ments, but does noc involve the alienation of Crown lauds or the ex penditure of public money. He suggests that projected railways should be placed in the hands of a trust for 21 years after their construction, so that expenditure may be recouped by a sinking fund established for the ex tinction in that time of the cost of construction. There is not the slighest likelihood of the Government entertaining Mr Price Williams's rail way proposals. Bbisbakb, March 23. The announcement that definitesteps had been taken by a British syndicate to construct railways on the land grant system is causing considerable excitement in the central territory, and those favoring the separation of the colony fear that an important portion of the central territory will be alienated before their claims for self-government are decided. They will probably cable to England protecting

A Friendly Society Question.

Sydney., March 23. An interesting point cropped up in connection with friendly Societies. The registrar backed up by counsels opinion, lays down that any outlay incurred in new buildings, taken from a Society's reserve fund, would be at the personal risk of the trustees. The matter opens up the question ™ther all the Societies that have built halls omfc of their reserve acted contrary to the law, and whether those incurring the outlay could not be compelled to restore the aaiounts.

Another Disaster at San tauder.

Mamud, March 22 A tremendous explosion has occurred at Santender. While a party were removing dynamite from the hulk wrecked in November last, twelve persons were killed and thirty in jUred March 23 The populace of Santander is in ceneed, under the belief that the dynamite explosion was due to neglect, and marched and attacked the Civil Governor and Inspectors of Shipping, the military had to be called out to <|nel] the disturbance.

Mr Huddart's Scheme.

London, March 23. Mr Huddart bus engaged Mr R. 8. White, designer of s.«. Campania, as nautical adviser in connection with the construction of the new 10,000 ton gteamers -which he proposes to have built. ,_ Financial experts declare that Mr Huddart has the brightest prospects of floating his schema, and the present time is opportune, as Australian ship owners hesitate to refrigerate steamers, involving the sacrifice of * l*rgfc pro portion of cargo space, unless con tinuous cargoes are guaranteed.

LABOR.

Melbourne, March 22. The flour-BMllers have decided to attack the freedom of contract, and make the mills non-union, and only employ free labor. Adelaide, March 22 The unemployed arrested for sleep in<* in the Botanic Park have been convicted and fined various amounts | ranging from £2 to £5 with coats, or n default two months' imprisonment, AeeiiAiuß. March 23. The pastoraliste wish to amend the old agreement with the Shearers' Union by inserting a provision nesting full powers in the employer or agent to decide all disputes under the rules endorsed upon the agreement. They also seek to reduce the rates for shear ing by 3s in tlie northern district and ® 8 and 6s in the Port Lincoln district. The Shearers' Executive at their meeting decided against the proposal -which will be shortly submitted to the Executive of the Australian Shearers' Union.

Sad Drowning Case.

Sydney, March 24 Three girls, sisters, named Yeomans, were drowned yesterday in Macquarie River, Bathurst, in view of hundreds of people. They attempted to cross the river in a trap, but the horse got out of its depth and the occupants of the trap were thrown into the water. A man named McCreadie, who at tempted a rescue, narrowly escaped drowning, as the children tenaciously clung to his neck. j

New Zealand Cattle.

Sydney, March 22. At the Sydney Agricultural and Pastoral Show, in the Ayrshire section Mr K. B. Ferguson, of Otago, ob tained first prizes for the two-year-old' bull, one-year old bull, and heifer ©r cow two years old ; also second prizes for bull and calf and three-year-old cow in milk, heifer one-year-old, and heifer calf. A number of locally owned cattle from New Zealand strains figured largely in the prize list.

Sensational Divorce Case.

GOOD VALUE FOR AN ONFAITH FUL WIFE.

A sensational divorce suit was heard in Melbourne on February 23, by Mr Justice Williams, on the petition of Johannes Cornelius de Goey, for the dissolution of i his marriage with A my Elizabeth de Goey, i on the ground of misconduct with Henrs Carr, a contractor, The parties were married in March, 1883, and lived happily together until 1887, when Carr was intro duced into their home. On Oot 12,1892, petitioner accused his wife of impropriety with the co respondent. She confessed to having been unfaithful since 1887. An affidavit from the wife of co-respondent, who had intervened, stated that the petitioner knew of the intimacy existing between his wife and co-respondent, and \ that after the latter had left the house petitioner would demand from hia wife the money which co-respondent had given her. Respondent and co-respondent left Melbourne in October last «b man and wife, on a trip to Adelaide, and on their return an arrangement was made between the parties, which was put in writing, as follows :—Received from H. Carr the sum of £1500 as compensation in full for the loss of my wife and home and two children, which I thought were mine ; and Z will not trouble 11. Carr any more in the future (Bigned) J. C, de Goey." The affidavit further stated that the petitioner returned to live with his wife, and that she was frequently visited by co-respon dent with the knowledge ot petitioner. The parties did not Appear. Hit Honor said that the contract of sale proved collusion, and the petition was dismissed.

Ashburton Rifle Club.

A handicap match for prizes was fired yesterday afternoon, about twenty-five members competing at ranges 200, 300, and 560 yards, seven shots at e<*eh range. The handicsppers had made a liberal handicap of twenty-one points limit, so as to give the new snots a good start from the scratch men. Thpre were five prizes —Ist, 20s ; 2nd, 12s 6d ; 3rd, 8s ; 4fch, 7s ; sth, ss; and 2s 6d range prizes for higheat scorer at each range, Mr Salek made the highest actual score (60), and Mr Oasß takes first prize with 48, the handicap of 21 points bringing his total to 69. Mr 3. Wilson was second with 46, and a handicap of 19—total 65. Mr Salek took third prize with 60 from match. Mr B. Dorm was fourth with 59 from scratch, and Mr Chapman fifth with 58 from scratch. Range prizes were won by Mr Chapman at 2GO yards, with 28 points; afc 300 yards by air Salek, with 23 points ; and at 600 yards by Mr Dorm, with 20 points. This Club promises to be become fairly strong. There are Beveral new shots who give promise in time of turning out •' cracks." The Olub intends sending a challenge to the Aehburton Rifles to fire a friendly match.

Is Lite Worth Living?

The following facetious reply to the above question, " It all depends upon tha liver," is true in more senses than one. Moat people have it in their power to make life enjoyable or miserable. A man's happiness does not consist in a large bank credit, or broad acres and smiling fields. All this may be pos sessed and yefc the owner may be unutterably sad. It is the sparkling eye that takes in the loveliness of nature's dress, and the body that is fortified with vigour and nerve that really finds life a succession of joys and de lights. It is not to be expected that per sons suffering with deranged liver can extract more than a modicum of gladness out of years of pain and sickness. There is only one " royal road "to happiness, and that leads by the way of health. Warners ••Safe" Cube unquestionably helps thou sands in making life worth living by stopping the nervous des'ruction and organic waste that certainly follows at the heels of liver and kidney complaints. It prevents a multitude of ailments and also acts as a tine tonic to the exhausted body. Warners 1 11 Safe " Pills are invaluable in all cases of lassitude, weakness, or bilious attack. No person should be without them, as they are of special preparation and absolu.ely free from all injurious ingredients. The following certificate of Mr Arthur Gordon, origiaator of the Harbour Concerts in Sydney, is appropriate here >— t( Sydney, N.S.W-, February 22, 1893. I have much pleasure in acknowledging the efficacy of your " Safe " Core as a remedy for liver troubles, having been a constant sufferer for several years from sluggish liver accom panied by violent pains in the back and general lassltad*. After taking four bottles of " Save " Curb aad two vials of " Sake " Pills, I felt myself thoroughly rejuvenated, my energy and aptitude for business paying returned with increased vigour, my memorj? and mental faculties clearer than ever, and I became a different man in every way."

SPORTING.

At the Amuri Turf Club's megting op Thursday the Hurdles and DUtrict Baces were won by Erin, paying dividends of £3 Is and £2 los respectively The Amuri Cup and Weight Handicap were won by Speculator with dividends of £9 8s and £3 2s. Culverden Handicap, Much Ado 1. Dividend, £11 10s.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRBSB ASSOCIATION.

SUICIDE OF A STUDENT.

London, March 21. Two young students at Oxford agreed to commit suicide by taking prussic acid. The sudden death of the first frightened the second, who called in the police. AUSTRALIAN ORIOKET. Spoflorth, in the "Slew Review," declares that Australian cricket has only developed crudely, and that per fection will be attained in 20 years. "JACK THE RIPPER." A statement has been received in New York that Martin, the New York | "Jack the Ripper," mutilated the body of a girl eleven years of age and boiled the remains. FRENCH COLONIES. March 22. Senator Boulanger, who was recently appointed Minister for the Colonies in France, expresses his determination to reorganise the Colonial department in order to develop commerce, and thus compete with England and Germany. AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA. Owing to the Czar's personal negotia tions, the Austrian Government have agreed to the establishment of a com mercial treaty. AN AFRICAN EXPEDITION. News has been received that a Belgian expedition seized the road leading to Lake Tanganyika, Central Africa, and defeated the Arabs. A BRITANNIC LEAGUE. Sir John Lubboek has made a start in forming a Britannic League on the lines of Sir Charles Tupper's proposals. An invitation has been sent to the colonial A gents-general to join in the movement, the latter refer the question to their respective Govern ments before deciding. DYNAMITERS BEHEADED Hong Kong, March 21. Twenty-seven conspirators, con cerned in a plot to dynamite the King and the Ministers of Corea, were be headed.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE « AGE'S " LTBELS

• Melbourne, March 23. The Supreme Court has refused the application made by defendant in the Hbel action Alison Smith v. Melbourne v Age" to remit the trial to the County Court on the ground of plaintiff not being in a position to pay the costs. THE GAMING AOT. Mellane and Riccaby were fined £15 and £3 respectively for promoting the distribution by lottery of property in Victoria. THE BROKEN HILL SHOOTING CASE. Sydney, March 23. At the inquest on the body of the man Considine, a verdict of man slaughter was returned against Couts, White, and Shields. STEAMBOAT COLLISION. Two harbor steamers collided in the harbor. One, with two hundred pas sengers on board, was cut to the water's edge, and was only saved from sinking by the bulkheads until the passengers were landed. NEW GUINEA. Intelligence from New Guinea re ports the discovery of a rich reef at Sudest, yielding by primitive means 6oz to the ton. A tribal fight took place at Ross Island, and the victors commemorated their success by a can nibal feast. 1200 captives were sacri ficed in the feast. Sir William McGregor and party were attacked by a powerful tribe of Natives in the vicinity of the Pooiara river, but the latter were repulsed with no loss on Sir William McGregor's side.

As threshing proceeds, the deplorable con sequences of the unseasonable weather through the critical periods of the growth of the grain plants became more and more manifest (says the " Timaru Herald "). We learn that all over the low country the yields are extremely disappointing. Heavy crops which looked like giving forty and fifty bushels have yielded fifteen and sixteen bushels. We hear of one person who has a rent of 15s an acre to pay out of a crop of sixteen bushels of oats, that looks like being a profitable one.

St. Stephen's Church.

Services have been held every evening during holy week in St. Stephen's Church. On Maundy Thursday a very Urge con gregation assembled to make preparation for the Easter communion, when an impressive address was delivered from the altar rails by the incumbent, on 1 Corin thians v. 7 —B—" Christ our Passover is sacr|nced for us, therefore let us keep the feasl." The connection was traced be tween the ancient Jewish Passover and the Christian sacrament of the Lord's snpper. The services on Good Friday were remarkably well attended. The litany, special hymns, appropriate volun taries on the organ, together with a Bhort address on the fourth word from the Cross—" My God, my God, why hast thon forsaken me ? "—formed a short but most impressive service, which was much appreciated by the congregation. A children's service was held in the after noon, and instruction given to the children on the crucifixion of Christ. In the evening a new departure was taken. The congregation met in the schoolroom and held a lantern service, instead of the usual service in the Church. By the aid of beautifully executed pictures, and a powerful lantern, the closing scenes of our Lord's life were vividly pourtrayed. The hymns sung were also thrown upon \ the sheet, and all were able to join heartily in the singing. The opening and closing scenes were the Holy City and the j Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A descriptive address was given by the incumbent, who, in his remarks, stated that he was glad to see so many grown up people present, as the room was packed to the doors. The idea that a lantern was only to amuse children was now exploded, as its aid was called in in almost evsry form of scientific lecture now-a-days. He trusted that the object lesson so presented would make a lasting impression on their minds. People read novels that some one had invented, of sorrows that never happened, and eyes were moist with tears that never in their lives shed a tear over the true story of their Saviour's passion. A theatre is crowded from floor to roof flight after night; a clever actress simulates mother's grief for her child, and almost all the women and many of the men sob audibly in irresistible sympathy. Bub the story of our Lord's sorrow and death calls forth no such sympathy— perhaps because not vividly realised. He trusted that their heart's sympathies would go forth to the fuller realisation that Good Friday was a sacred and solemn holy day, and not a mere day of festivity and holiday making, and that Easter would find all kneeling ac the altar, giving thanke for the benefits of Christianity. The offertories during the day were given to the St Mary's Bofuge Home, Christchurch. On Easter Sunday, services will be held at 8.30 a.m. and 11 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 30 and 11 a.m.

THE ABBBtJftTQjS WARftIAN; SATURDAY, MABOB 24, 1894,



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Intercolonial Meeting*, Xaittr Monday. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. A LL Rates Unpaid after March 31st OL Jnst,, will be sued for without further notice, 3 153 BY ORDER. QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. HOLY WEEK and EASTER SERVICES, EASTER SUNDAY. Early Celebration 8.30 a m. Matins and Sermon 11a.m. Ohildren'd Sermon 3 p.m. Evensong and Sermon ... ... 6.30 p.m. The offertories on Easter Sunday will be handed to the Incumbent in accord ance with ancient custom.



THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING With a PAROCHIAL TEA, Will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4. 3 166 ______ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ■fwOTIOE is hereby given that at a ■*■* Special meeting; of the Ashburton County Council held on Friday, the 2nd day of February, 1894, a resolution w:is adopted making a special order leasing the Mount Somers Tramway to Mr Alfred Edward Peache for the term of 14 years, commencing from the Ist day of January, 1894, at the rent and upon the terms and conditions in the said special order set forth ; and further that the resolution will be submitted for con firmation at a meeting of the Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on. Friday, the 6ch day of April, 1894, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The special order will take effect im mediately upon the execution by the lessee of a deed or other instrument in writing binding the lessee to pay the renb reserved by the lease on the days whereon the same shall become payable and to keep, observe, and perform all ihe conditions and agreements of the lease on his part to be performed or observed. A copy of the proposed special order is deposited in the Council's offices. Bar ing Square, and will be open for Public inspection, every week day, during office hours, nntil the 6fch day of April, 1894. Dated the 10th day of March, 1894, By order. F. MAIN WARING, 3 82 Clerk of the Council.



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ASHBURTOK HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the Ashburton High School offer TWELVE Scholarships for Public 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 Sphool for that period. In appor tloning the Scholarships it is the Board's i intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to glrk. 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. §ucpessful pand|dates must qualify in each subject and must obtain \a the aggregate not less than SjO 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 tp have failed in that subject. pandjdates must enter their names with the secretary to the #oard not later thah S^TiJRpAY, May Esth. Further parti culars may be obtained from, the Head master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary. February 24,1894, PI



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Public Notices slaughtering" license. WE hereby give norice that we intend, at the County Council meeting on April 6 next, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cabtle for Suburban Sections 25 and 26. MILLAR <te CO. Hinds, March.lo, 1894. 3_BB THE GREAT~SUBPBISE FIRM OF PHOTOGRAPHERS j HAVE OPENED IN ASHSURTON FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY "1 DOZEN Enamelled Cabinet Photos ■* 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 2s 6d; balance on ap proval of proofs. Samples now on view at Mr Gates 1 shop, East street. 3 179 A. E BING, Manager, W~TNTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. fl. Zander, Sole Agent. 11 181 PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY -> jN SUNDAY NEXT, Anniversary V Sermons wil? be held. Preacher—Morning and Evening— REV. JOSEPH SHARP. Afternoon—A Scholars' Service, ON EASTER MONDAY, Ore at Tea Meeting From 4to 7. Tickets—ls 6d each. Public Meeting to be addressed by Mr Sharp, and Ministers of the town. 3 181 ""EASTER MONDSf~~ GRAND INTERCOLONIAL CHAMPION SHIP. BICYCLE RACES ASHBURTON DOMAIN OVAL, The fastest Cinder path in the Colony. ' FIVE RECORDS LOWERED LAST EASTER. THE BICYCLE CARNIVAL OF THE SEASON. Promoters : Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club. Special train arrangements from Timaru, Christchurch and Mount Somers. To Start at 12 o'clock. Admission Is. i Ten Mile Championship at 2 o'clock. WILL. G, MURRAY, 3 185 Hon Secretary. Government Notices.



j Tenders ~rmE EDUCATION BOARD OB 1 TH<5 DISTRIC! OF NORTH CANTERBURY SEPARATE tenders are invited for ad ditions to master's house at Hinds, and new school at Lowcliffe. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Mr JoMn Orr, Ashburton, and endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of i the Board, will be received not later than noon on MONDAY, the 26th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 17, 1894. 3 152



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE! THE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked against Road Traffic for repairs nightly, between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. from TO-NIGHT until further notice. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, 19th March, 1894 3 163 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements 26th and 27th March for Races at Christchurch ; Sports at Ashburton, March 26. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton and Methven on 26th and 27th will start at 5.15 p.m., and be due from Rakaia at 7.29, Chertsey 7.47, Ashburton arrive 8-25. On the 26th a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 10.30 a.m., and be due from Rangitata at 11.50, Hinds 12.30, Winslow 12.46, Tinwald 12.59, Ashburton arrive 1.7; returning from Ash>urton at 5,20 p.m., Winslow 5.36, Hinds 5.51, Rangitata 6 24, Timaru arrive 7- 40. Will NOT stop at Tinwald unless required to TAKE UP passengers. The train from Afhburton to Spring burn on the 26th will start at 5.45 p.m , and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than usual. No Goods traffic on Good Friday. 3 174 BY ORDER.



Friedlander Bros FAKM~AT GREENSTEEET. SATURDAY,~MAIfcCH 31, 1894, At 2 p.m. AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. WE are instructed by Messrs Baxter and Son, of Brookside, to Sell by Public Auction, on above date, their Farm consisting of 225 Acres, which is situated at Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks. This Property, which is a very early selection, and well situated within easy distance of Ashburton, is of exceptionally good quality, and in perfect atate of culti vation. It should therefore be well worth the attention of those in search of a good little Farm. Full particulars at time and place of Sale- FBIEDLANDER BROS, er R. FRIEDLANDER, 3t140 _ Auctioneer, Ch EARING SA LE, AT HATFIELD, NEAR RAKAIA.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., are instructed by Mr John Har rison, of Hitfield Lodge, near Rakaia, who has disposed of his farm, to hold a Clearing Sale by auction on THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1894, of all his Stock, Implements, etc., com prising— 3 grand Draught Mares, 1 Gelding, 1 Foal by Kelvin, 3 first class Dairy Cows in full profit, 1 Fat Steer, 2 Bacon Pigs, 200 Merino Ewes, 175 Halfbred Lambs by Lincoln Rams, 20 boxes Bees, 2 Farm Drays, Double and Single Furrow Ploughs, Reaper and Binder, 1 new Stripper, Chaff cu,tter and JJorsepower, if coulter Anglo-American Drill, Broadcast Sftwer, Roller, set Disc Harrows, Tine Harrows, Sheep Feeders, Iron Tanks, Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, Stakes and Fencing Wire, Firewood, 100 buahels clean Grass Seed, and a quantity of Sundries. We wish to dra.w special attent^ou to %is Clearing Sale, a.s tyfr Harrison has s^ld his property, and has no f urthey use ; for the stoc| or implement a. Every lot 1 nAjst be sold* Luncheon provided, Sale at 1| o'clock neon, ■ R. FRIEDLANDER, 8*74 Auctioneer,



Mr D Tnomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. 31st MABCH, 1894. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr James Trevurza, to sell as above the whole of i his Contracting Phnfc as follows :— First-class 7 horse waggon, built by C. Reid 6 Good Stanch Draught Horses 6 Sets Harness and Covers 3 Furrow Plough and Tackling Com plete, and Sundries, No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock 3 184 D. THOMAS



BULLOCK'S ARCADE. TO CLOSE A TRUST ESTATE. VALUABLE GRAZING FARM ON THE HINDS. SATUBDAyTmAKCH 24. MR D. THOMAS has received! in structions from the Trustee of the late W. CHISNALL, Esq., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION (as above) All that block of land situated about 3 miles from the Hinds Railway Station, containing 1216 acres, upon which there 1b a nrsb>class House of 9 rooms, 12-stalled Stable, Store-room, Men's Cot tage, Sheep Yards with Dip and v Shearing shed, and all other necessary conveniences. The land is well fenced and sub divided into convenient sized pad docks ; tnere is plenty of water, and about 8 acres in Plantations, Orchard and Garden. TERMS : One Third Cash, balance in 3 years at 6^ per cent per annum. No Reserve. * —ALSO,- A corner section containing nearly one acre, and a six-roomed cottage built theron. This section is situated on the corner of West street and Great South Road, faces the main railway line, and is only one mile from the Post Office. Terms at Sale. Sale to start sharp at 2 pm, For further particulars apply,— Messrs WOOD SHAND & Co., Chrwtchurch, Or to the Auctioneer, D. THOMAS, 3 150 Ashburton.



HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OF FIRST-CLASS SHEEP AT Tiiti NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FEIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. MR. D. THOMaS (in conjunction with Messrs Miles and Co., Limited) has received instructions from- Mr D. Bkick (who wa« fortunate in drawing at the ballot a Urge block of the Cheviot country, and who wishes to take up his residence there at once), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, THE WHOLE OF HIS FIRT-CLASS FLOCK OF YOUNG CROSSBRED SHEEP, consisting of— KAA Three-quarterbred Two-tooth O\J\F EWES; pick of Cheviot flock last year "1 First and Second cross Two ±O\JU to oth EWES; first-class quality A Kf\ Three-quarter bred four-tooth *±OKJ EWtfS j first-class quality AOO Firßt>cross four-tooth E WES first-class quality 91 OO Prime Fat Two-tooth Cross- AAXJVJ bm j s Wethers; first-class quality -j^AA Prime Fat two-tooth Cross- XI KJKJ bred Mixed Sexes (\ OO Second-crass LA MBS ; grand f) X Halfbred two-tooth Ewes; A v Sutton's rams, Sir John Hall's ewes, bred by H W Papons, Esq Qf| Halfbred two-tooth Rams; £»^ Withell'srams, Sir John Hall's ewes The whole of the above Sheep are of first-class quality and in tip top condition, and as they are for absolute Sals, are well worth the attention of would-be buyers. ALSO, —'At «ai»e time and place,— HIS FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LAND, AND SUNDRIES, Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. No Reserve. D. Thomas IT. . , , „ 3+70 Miles and Co) J°«* Agenta. ODDFELLOWS HALL, easteiTmonbay. \ BAZAAR for the sile of gifts to the "^* Baptist Church will be opened at 11 a.m. by Ihe Mayor. THE ANNIVERSARY TEA Will be on the table at 5.30 p.m. In the evening there will be A CONCERT. Select music and singing, with full rchestra. Admission to B^aar, free until 5 o'clock, A luncheon will be provided at Is per head from 11 am. to 2 p.m Tickets for Tea Meeting and Evening Concert Is 64. BHBB



FOR INFANTS and INVALIDS. lf , .p, > " .y. y,, ■*y-^f. 1)0— MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAINS ThettGooii are tree from Mim^j o^mt anAUtyatoiin mm Climatt. 1b in obtained fromni' n»»uHtu ana JfeMfr TTaryesters, Harvesters, & Others. • TIOR G00 a D AND CHEAJP SUITS, Clothing, Ashburfcoa. Shirts, . Street, FlaimelsJ Tailored Drawers, , in '* Socks., Honse Hats, Kaiapoi Boots, . Established Blankets Old and Rugf^ Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT, -~ WITH —|. Heavy Colonial «rcy Blankets, r£2 10s 9d The Lot. MITCHELL & TUfiMR.



FiJSAL OLBARANOS :at BEATH'S. 14 Days'Slaughte GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. < Bi» .i inn . .m FOE PEICES SEE CIRCULABS.



TINWALD BUTTER FACTORY. ALL Persons willing to supply Milk from two or more Cows to a Butter Factory at Tinwald are requested to intimate the same, together with the number of Cows, to CHARLES DOHERTY, Tinwald, 3*132 Chairman of of Committee. 4^o A BARGAIN. Two Town 3JUO. Sections, numbered 256 and 243, half acre, running right through from Moore to Kermode streets ; good land; capital site for a house. The owner having eft tha District! has made | up his mind to realise at a very heavy loss. T. BULLOCK. LOOK OUT For the Re-opening of the Old Bakery In EAST STREET. Joseph Taylor, HAVING secured the new premises j lately occupied by Mr Madden, > will, on the termination of his engage ment with the Co-operative Society, open the above premises in the Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, and Grocery business. JOSEPH TAYLOR has had twenty years' Colonial and English experience in the above businesses, and will- be able to put before the Public the very best goods at the very lowest CA£SH prices obtainable, and trusts his friends in Ash bur ton and district will rally round with their support, PARTIES will be catered for in tha very best style. The very best Boiler Flour will be used for Bread, etc. JOSKPH T&ILOR will be pleased to receive the addresses of INTENDING CUSTOMERS. The present price of flour does not warrant a reduction of Id per loaf on present prices, but Mr Taylor will be prepared to sell Bread at 4d per 41b loaf over the Counter, and 5d per 41b loaf delivered by van. The Shop will be opened on MON DAY, April 2. 3 156 TIN WALD.—FOR S 4LE, 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 by instalments, bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum.—T. BULLOCK. l!lALfH^ArTs~!mo7e"e3onofliicai than ordinary tea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre- J clients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zandkr, Autho rised Agent*



To Let—A small shop with two room attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. A CARD.] TV/T Iss iyr c bride, LADIES' NURSE, Burnett Street West (a few doors from Dnllshed). 3*157 ASHBURTON. Earner Monday. Bicycle Race*. T)ONT wash yourself. Titan Soap x-r does the work. No rubbing. N machines. I 182 TINWALD. ~ TO L E T—Four-roomed Cottage, Situated not far from the Bailwav Station. T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL NOTICE: IIITMTEB AWB BOM, HAVE made up their minds to sell at OHRISTCHUROH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots t6 suit purchasers, FOE 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. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TOLET— QAA ACRES GRASS LAND until 6J\j'\J December 1 next. T. BULLOCK. GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not: f^ lin? WflU ? Have a cup of •lealth Tea ! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening! My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely! Whole sale and retail at Zander's. I*F your mind is troubled : nothing else -*- will give the troubles so thoroughly away as Health Tea. Try it.—He!\bt Zander, Wholesale Agent, *



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