The Chitral Difficulty

Calcutta., Apri 10 Reinforcements have carried the gum at the Shandah Pass.

A Bengal sapper who was taken prisoner by Umra escaped from the guards and, disguised as a Fakir, suc ceeded in reaching Pesbawur. He states that during the earliest stages of the rising the garrison abandoned the Ohitral fort fearing an attack by Umra, but were compelled to return. They had a narrow escape of being mas sacred, as at one time the whole party was surrounded.

April 13. The route to Ohitral is open. Utura Khan has released Lieut Edwards. The Britiih have crossed Kanerani Pass, and have entered Jundol Valley. The Swatis have fully submitted Umra Khan has appealed to the Ameer of Afghanistan for help or for permission to seek refuge in the latter's territory. Umra has evacuated the country along the direot line of the British advance, and has fled, being two days' march ahead of the main British force. Guerilla parties are close upon him, and nightly shots are exchanged. It is not expected that there will be any more severe fighting. General low's cavalry are watching Maiaukah Pass, which is the last stronghold of the rebels, while other troops are pursuing. Oaitdtta, April 14 Yesterday a number of the British forces, with guides, occupied the hill beyond Panjukora river, but a large force of the enemy compelled them to retire, which they did in excellent order. Heavy guns covered the re treat, but eventually the enemy came within thirty yards. Oolonei Battye was killed, and there were a few other casualties on the British side.

Cixcotta, April 15 A detachment of Sepoys, in an at tempt to cross the Panjakora river to reconnoitre, were compelled to re tire, one British officer being killed, and two wounded. The casualties among the Sepoys numbered seventeen. The latter were separated from the main body, owing to the enemy des troying a pontoon blidge by means of, floating enormous loss down the rivor, The British forces, while retreating, inflicted heavy loas on the enemy.

The friendly chief Khan Dir has sent 2000 men to relievo Dr. Robert son at Gbitral

THB ASHBPBTOS GOABDIAN; TPEgDAY, APRIL Iff, 1895.



Mr T. BullOCk. SATURDAY, APRIL 20. L»nd and Cottage well situated just below the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Grounds. In the Estate of the late Kenneth McKenzie. MR THOMAS BULLOCK (in con junction with Mb David Thomas) has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, On accourt of the Mortgagee and the Public Trustee in the estate of the late Kenneth |M oKensle, the following property, viz :— 3 Acres, being Lots 3, 4 and 5, de posited plan 259, on which is erected a Cottage of two rooms, surrounded by well grown planta tions. 5 Acres 3 Roods adjoining, being lots 27, 28 and 30, earn a deposited plan, fenced and cultivated, also partly planted. The property is well situated, being only a few chains from the corner of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show Grounds, and fronting the Fairfield Road. Inspection "Invited Terms at Sale, which takes place at 12 noon DAVID THOMAS, 4 107 Auctioneer. '"SATUBBAY, APKIL 20. Cottage and Section In Kermode Street MR THOMAS BULLOCK (in con junction with Mr David Thomas) has received instructions from Mr John Me Vicker to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — His property in Kermode Street, BeingT.S. 241, containing^ Acre, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage, etc., new in the occupa tion of Mr H, Fowler. The land is of first class qualify for garden purposes. Those desirous of purchasing cottage property are invited to inspect. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 noon. DAVID THOMAS, 4 108 Auctioneer. Mr D. Tnomas. MR DAVID THOM4S has received instructions from Mr D Margetts, who is going for % trip to England, to Sell by Auction on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1895, AT HIS FABM AT NEWLAND3, the Whole of his Stock, Implements, and Household Furniture, viz :■— 4 Good and Useful Draught Horses 1 Roller, 1 Double-furrow Plough or Three-furrow Plough, 1 Single furrow Plough, 1 Set of four-leaf Harrows, 2 Drays and Frames, 1 Brandford Binder (7ft cut), 1 Trap 1 Cow, Pigs. Harness and House hold Furniture, Etc, D WID THOMAS, 4 65 Auctioneer, 1 enders. TINWALD DOMAIN. TO be Let by Tender, about Fifty-eight Acres west of Mount Somers Railway for one crop only, and about Thirty-seven Acres adjoining Flaxmill for grazing only. Also, — Racecourse Paddock, co~ taining about Sixty-four Acres, for gr? zing only. Tenders close on SATURDAY, April 20. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Conditions cf tenure may be seen on application tv 4 125 E, GATES, Clnirman. mENDEBS are invited for the L BALANCE OF BOOK DEBTS in the - Assigned Estate of W. J. S McDOWELL, of Hinds, Storekeeper, and amounting to £215 Is 9d or thereabouts. Schedule of Debts, together with con dition?, may be inspected at the Offices of Messrs Cook and Gray, 204 Hereford Street, Christchurch, or at the Offices of Messrs Friedlauder Bros., Ashburtnn. Tenders may be lodged at either of the Offices named above to Noon on TUES DAY, the 16th day of April, 1895. H. FRIEDLANDER) m ril)| j oan W. R. COOK J iruat**B March 27, 1895. 3 206 Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. I In the District Court! of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. , In the matter of The Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the bankruptcy of Adam William Stbble, of South Rakaia, in the County of Ash burton, company agent, a bankrupt. "VTOTICE is hereby eiven that on KM FRIDAY, the 17ch day of May, 1895, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as the case can be heard, the above-named bankrupt will apply to the above Honorable Court for an order of discharge under the above Acts. Dated this 16th day of April, 1895. CHAS. W. PURNELL, 4 126 Solicitor for the bankrupt. Business Notice. CAPTAIN RUSSELL M.H.R,, LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION, TTAS KINDLY CONSENTED TO ADDRESS A PUBLIC MEETING OK TBUESDAY, the 18th INST, AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aah burton. His Worship the Mayor will take the chair at 8 p.m. sharp. 4§128 WATERTON. WATERTON SECTIONS-Offers are Invited for Lots 64, 65, and 66, in Water ton. T. BULLOCK. Fronting North Town Belt. FOR SALE, Cheap, Lots 1, 2, and 3 ; nice site for Cottage. J % BULLOCK, I



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Public Notioes. LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION, "OURSUANT to the provisions of the .1. Road Boards Act. 1882, and Amend ments thereto, and The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amend ments thereto. I hereby eive notice that AJN EI.ECTIUN OF FIVB PERSONS, to servo on the Longheaeh Road Hoard, will he held on FRIDAY. May 3, 1895, between the houra o r 9 am and 6 p.m. at the undermentioned polling booths :— For No. 1 Ward—At Mr Small's house, Graham's Road For No. 2 Ward—At the Flemington Factory, Wheatstone R»ad For Noi 3 Ward—At; the Sohoolhouse, Flemington For No. 4 Ward—*t the Old Road Board Office, Eiffel ton For No. 5 Ward—At Mr Dove's Store, Longbpach' NOMINATIONS, in the fosm pre scribed, must be delivered to the Return ing Officer, or addressed to him, and delivered at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Bullock'rt Arcade, Ashbnrton, b«for« 12 o'clock noon on April 25, 1895. f ALFRED A. FOOKS. 4121 Returning Officer. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTtHE Friends of Mr Richard Parish I are respectively informed that the Funeral of his late beloved son, Richard James, will move from his residence, Boundary Road, near Willowby, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th inst., at 12 o'clock, far the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 125 Undertakers. || DDFELLO WS 1 HALL FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1895 REV- L M. ISITT WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS Prior to his leaving foz Europe and America. To commence at 8 sharp. His Worship the Mayor in Ihe chair. Admission by silver coin. 4§103 TO SHEEPOWNERS. tjeduction in price of BROOKE'* "Perfect" ftlieep Dip to 6s PER GALLON. MAKES lOOOgai, WASH FOR SQ». —Just Landed— MATERIAL FOR lO.OOOgai, DIP, Delayed In Shipment C. M. "BROOKE. OHRISTOHURCH OFFIOE— 138 CASHEL STREET FACIOEIES ASHBUBTON AND WOOLSTON



Public Notices LONGiiAGH KOuTBOaRD. ALL RATES Unpaid after THURS-, DAY, April 20, will be sued for without farther notice. C. B. FOOKS & SON, 4 61 Clerks to the Board. ABHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD ING SOCIETY. THE Becond Annu%l General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Orange Hall on TUESDAY, April 23rd, 1895, at 7.30 p.m. business: I—To receive Board's Report and Balanoe Sheet. 2.—To elect three Directors in the place of Messrs W. Mitchell, w. J. Silcock and J. Tucker, who retire by ballot. S.— To elect Shareholders* Auditor, and general. J. 0. DUNCAN, 4 96 II7ANTBD, SIX APPRENTICES TO THE DRESSMAKING. PREMIUM REQUIRED. Apply, MRS LITTLE JOHN, Costumiek, The Triangle. 4 30 PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton. SECOND QUARTER Commences April 17, 1895 4-7^ CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. iJN AND AFTER APRIL THE sifl OUR CHARGE FOR GRISTING WILL BB Reduced to 9d per Bushel. Farmers bringing Grists to our Mills, can take back their Flour, Bran, and Sharps, thus saving a second journey. ROLLITT* & CO. 4t19 MONEY. TTIO LEND on Mortgage on approved JL securities. Special sums of £375, £125, £2000, at current rates. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a low rental, office in the Arcade Chambers. T. BULLOCK. Low priced Section, Alford Forest Road, No 8. =£?Q lAv Prlce required. 3wO JLU» T. BULLCCK. FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTiHG WITH CENTRE STRAND JUST LANDED, Ex Aoiungi, TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Grr & Co.



Business Notica*. i ..*..","., '• '■ ■ ■|n ■" ■«"«.'-"' 4 ndrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPKE. HEW SEASONS GOODS- Tt/TARVJiILLODS In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidly in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety; T and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D.. ALSO, ----t CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, ■*• splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Eaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in great variety. -t(\f\ PAIRS OF 110 SO IB L AvJ vJ BLANKETS Wi be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the A3HBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Bxo Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE|T[MEB. AMDREW ORR. HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to Intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of ft IMS. Gun*. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and' Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. £ SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales 'and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co|



T THE Unde^l^ne-i. Wg to thank the Public of Ashburton and SarronndingDis Aj fcricfcs. for ihe H'-era! patronage bestowed on me since commencm* Busines here, and havintr admitted MR J A. HYNDMAN, into partnership, wish to an nounce chat it will be c rricd on in all its branches as hitherto. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TiO the Public of Aishburton and Districts. In connection with the above we hare much pleasure in announcing that we haveboaghtan entirely new and wd ••leqted stock of _ _ mA CLOTHING, BOOTS, IRONMONGERY, OROO|BRIEB, ETC., and trust by personal supervision and thorough knowledge of the several departmtnta to merit a centinuanoe of your favor. A. LAWRIE AND CO -"■■' ■ ' ' **3 William Sparrow /itJARANTEES to give the Best Quality Tweede and Coatings that money can procure at the following prices :— BEST QUALITY TWEED SAO SUIT ... *3 15s BEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS... ... ... £1 2e «d BE T QUALITY ROUGH SERGE SAC -iUIT ... £3 15s BEST QUALIIT WILSON'S BANNOCKBURN SAC SUIT £3 15s BEST QOALITYNO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAO SUIT ... £3 12a 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), Vf4 with BEST TROUSERING / Remember these Prices are for High Claw "Workmanship. No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPABROW, EAST STREET. JZ&- N. B.—l have not imported any new and Improved Botch Makipg Machinery into the Trade. WINDING UP BUSINESS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE beg to return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded us since opening in. Ashburton. Our main object in opening a Branch in your town was 1o show you what sterling value we give for ready cash, and we feel sure, from the large trade which we have done with you, that you have appreciated oar efforts. We intend CLOSING THIS BftANCH, and at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct tons at Christehureh, where they will receive the personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage spaid. It is not our inten tion to return the Ashburton Stock to Christ church, preferring to realise it here. Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIKE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Fpecial inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. THE PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED TO-MORROW, when the en tire Stock will be marked down. Parties furnishing, or those wanting to lay in a good winter's supply of Clothing, Dresses, and the thousand and one items comprising the Stock, should pay us an early visit—as the Stock has just been replenished with a large con signment of the newest Goods, through the Christehureh House direct from London. TERMS CASH. ~1 "~ NO BOOKING. G.L. BEATHAND CO. ASHBURTON.



TRESPASS NOTICE. ANY person trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date In pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 4 86 Manager. FOR SALE—Town Sections 784 and | 795, having tiro frontages on Cox and Peter Streets ; capital building site. The owner has decided to dispose of these at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. ~~FOfi SALE. H IMPROVED FARMS, Rural L»nd, and other Properties as follows :— 1216 acres, fronting Bowyer'a Stream, Mount Somera District 200 acres, Wakanui Plains 100 acres, unimproved, Westerfield Sur vey District 298 acres, nob far from Maronan 110 acres, Wakanui Plains ! 1402 acres, near Mount Som3rs , 5593 acres, Small Sheep Run 126 acres, close to Tinwald 20 acres, Alford Forest 24$ acres, close to Winslow 347 aoraa, Wakanui 22 acres, Lowcliffa 326 acres, above Mount Somers 20 acres, near the sea beach, not far from the Wakanui Creek 141 acres, Wakanui Plains 50 acres, Mount Somers District 22 acres, close to Wlhs'ow 200 acres, Mitcham Road 448 Acres, Wakanui district 20 Acres', not far from Tinwald And other Properties Also,— Town Sections In Aehburton, Tinwald, Waterton, Chert*?", B&kala. and Win* flow, T> BULLOCK.



TINWALD BAZAAR. rnHE Bazaar in connection with the X Longbeach Parochial District; WILL BE CONTINUED:,-on WEDNESDAY, April 7, at the Templar Hill, Tinwald. 4 124 Admission free. FOR SALE—An Improved Farm of 453 Acres 453 MITCHAM ROAD, lately in the occupation of William Bean. There h a capital farm house of five rooms with conveniences erected on the pro perty, also outbuildings, etc Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. MASSEY-HAKRIS IMPBOVED CULTIVATOE. ATRI4L of the abova Implement - will be held ON WEDNESDAY MR THOMAS WHITE'S, Waterton. ON THURSDAY MR E. COBBITTS, Aehburtou Forks. FMEDLANDEK BROS. i 116



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