LATEST CABLE NEWS.

St John's, March 17 The Newfoundland delegates are satisfied with the terms Canada offers for a union.

THE COREAN WAR

- ♦ » Shanghai, April 17 Mr Foster, the American repre sentative, confirms the report that a treaiy of peace has been signed, but the conditions are still doubtful. Li Hung Chang is returning to China. It is officially stated that the terms of peace include the payment of an indemnity of 200,000,000 taels, the cession of Formosa and Liatong Penin sula to the fortieth parallel of latitude, the opening to commerce of five new j ports, including Tien-tsin, dues not to exceed two per cent. Japan is to be allowed to open cotton factories and other industries in China.

Melbourne, April 18 The Key Mr Parker, a missionary, who was recalled from China in conse quence of the war, states that the Chinese armies have no regular trans port service, and depend almost alto gether on looting their countrymen. The whole country is given over to pillage and anarchy. The payment of soldiers is very irregular, and much j swindling goes on. Before the battie of Ping Yang, the Chinese generals met to decide whether they would pay the troops before or after the fight, and decided it would be more economical to settle up afterwards. The soldiers are armed with rifles used in the Franco- German war, and are picked off by aiodern weapons used by Japanese before they get within range of their own arms. Mr Parker says that the Europeans consider the war unjustifiable on the part of Japan. Nevertheless, their sympathies are with the latter. The war must lead to the future good of China as that country is now so corrupt that reform from within is quite hope less. The Eu ropea n vieir is that the Great Powers should take control of the country for a period of years to restore order and encourage self government apart from corruption. Mr Parker was stationed in Pori Manchuria, where war hedbeen raging, and had an opportunity of witnessing a number of engagements.

The Cape

Fretobia, April 17 Efforts have been made to bring about Federal Union between the Trans vaal and the Orange Free State. It is believed a majority in the Volksraad are favourable to the ide». Kruger offers to support Reitz as President of the joint republic. It is believed the Free State will shortly give notice to terminate the customs union with the Oapo, ___________

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I lehdefS. TINWALD DOMAIN. mO be Let by Tender, about Fifty-eight X Acres wrest of Mounts Somers Railway for one crop only, and about Thirty-eeven Acres adjoining Flaxmill for grazing only, J Also,-Racecourse Paddock, containing about Sixty-four Acres, for grazing only. Tenders close on SATURDA¥, April 20. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Conditions of tenrre may be seen on application to 4 125 K. GATES, Chairman. Mr D. Tnomas. • BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATUBDAY, APBIL 20, 1895. IHAVE received instructions from a * Client to bell by Public Auction at the above, viz :— 1 BAY MARE, by J angler, son of -*■ Traducer Cover, Carriage Canvas, Gig Harness DAVID THOMAS, 4 130 Auctioneer. RIVERSIDE, WAKANUI. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENP. FKIDAY, APBIL 19, 1895 MR p. THOMAS has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction as above on the Farm at present in the occu pation of Mr Thomas Lester, Riverside, Wakanui, the undermentioned LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Seized for Rent — inOAMIXED TWO TOOTH IXf&VJ SUKEP in forward condition r* English Leicester RAMS A DRAUGHT HORSES j McOormick Binder, 3-Hur&e Dray and Frame, D F Plough, 46 P gs. 100 bushels Grass Seed, 6 Stacks Oat Sheaves, quantity Seed Wheat and Oats. Lot of Harness and Sundries. Sale at 12 30 DAVID THOMAS, 4 115 Auctioneer. PuDiic Notices. j " "lojsgbeach road board. ALL RATES Unpaid after THURS DAY, April 20, will be sued for without further notice. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 61 Clerks to the Board. TRESPASS NOTICE. A .NY person trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date in pursuit of gime or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 4 86 Manager. O/ANTED, SIX APPRENTICES TO THE DRESSMAKING. PREMIUM REQUIRED. Apply, MRS LITTLEJOHN, Costumier, The Tkianglb 4 30 MONEY. ?T*Q LEND on Mortgage on approved Jl securities. Special sums of £375, j £125, £2000, at current rates, j T. BULLOCK __—. __ . . j TO LET, at a low rental, office in the Arcade Chambers. T. BULLOCK. Low priced Section, Alford Forest Road, No 8. =£>Q 1A a Pdce required. 3wO JLUS t. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—An Improved Farm of 453 Acres 453 MITCHAM ROAD, lately in the occupation of William Bean. There is a capital farm house of five rooms with conveniences erected on the pro perty, also outbuildings, etc. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. Fronting North Town Belt. FOR SALE, Cheap, Lots 1, 2, and 3 ; nice site for Cottage. T. BULLOCK. WATERTON. WATERTON SECTIOINS-Offers are invited for Lots 64, 65, and 66, in Water ton. T. BULLOCK. E. W. HAiVJIKSY. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT Current Rates. i Sacks supplied by me. I have several lota of TURNIPS to sell 1 am appointed AGENT for a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners. One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E- W. HANMER. West Street, April 17,1895.



Holloway's Pills asd Ointment exert a rapidly favorable effect in all t Hose diseases which are induced by exposure to damp or by great changes in temperature, 1 hey will therefore he found eminently serviceable to those who work in iron foundries, copper mines and collieries. These well-known remedies present manifest advantages in respect of use and effectiveness, being entirely compounded of vegetable drugs selected with the greatest care and regard less of price. When used in accordance with the ample priated directions which accompany them, they act surely but mildly and do not interfere with the daily woik. There are but a few diseases which are not capable of cure—or, at all events, cf great relief _if Hollo way's remedies are perse ver ingly used.



Publn Not.ces ALL Mares to Mambrino Mac must ba removed from Lagmhor imma< dlately. 4 146 rONALD McLEAN. U.A.O.D. ORDINARY Meeting of above will be held TO-MORROW (Friday) even ing in Templar Hall. S. SaLEK, 4 142 Secretary. IB JBEF. IHAVjB some specially fine priza beef on view at my shop, Alford Forest Road, 4 143 JAMES SMITH, Batcher. [a. cabd ] MISS K. DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please hddress, Box 87, A shbarton. 4 145 ~ E. wTh A.N MEE, THE GUNS I advertised have arrived and can ba inspected at my office. If there are any unsold on SATURDAY iN*Xr, the 20th instant, I shall offer them by POBLIO AUCTION in the Arcade, in order to close the account without delay. E. W. HANMER. April 17,1895. 4 132 CAPTAIN RUSSELL M.H.R., LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION, TXAS KINDLY CONSENTED TO ADDRESS A PUBLIC MEETING THIS EVENING All Tflli ODDFELLOWS' HAL!/, Aohburton. Hla Worship the Mayor Will take the sbair at 3 p.m. sharp. 4^128 7)DD# EL LOWS' HALL FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1895 REV- L, M- ISITT WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS Prior to his leaving fox Europe and America. To commence at 8 sharp. His Worship the Mayor In the chair. Admission by silver coin. 4fXo£



Bii§ife6t*s Notle*» : Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL^ DRAPER. NEW. SEASONS GOODS TITARVELLODS ASSORTMENT In Every Department, . THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidiy 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 qrsat variety ; V and N, Featherbone, Oestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO,— •j CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, -L splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in great variety. inn PAIRS OF MOSGIEL AUU BLANKETS Wi be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Bio InspectioA Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. mm orr. 1 HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of C*uns. Gung. HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loadme;, well worthy of inspection. KEYOLVERS. 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 GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horns by'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 rand Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



PUBLIC .NOTICES. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HALF YEARLY CLEANING OF WATER RACES. OCCUPIERS are hereby notified that for the above purpose, Water will be SHUT OFF as follows :— Races between Chertaey and Rakaia, E and branches, May 6 to 11, ia clusive. C. D. and branches, May 13 to 18, inclusive. A—B. and branches, May 20 to 25, inclusive. F Race, also Wakanui Flat and Mount Somers, May 27 to June 1, in clusive. Tinwald—Water ton, Wheatstone and Aehburton Forks, May 6th to 11th inclusive. Occupiers are reqaested to give their races a thorough overhaul, and clear them out to their original dimensions. By Order, WILLTAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburfcon, April 17 1895. 4 140 ■' MAYFIELD PUBLIC SPORTS. fI'HESE SPORTS having been Post poned, owing to inclement weather, will now be held on MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1895. To commence at 11 a.m. sharp. A CONCERT will be held in the evening. ANGUS REID, 4 137 Secretary. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Road Boards Act, 1882, and amendments thereto, that AN ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS, to constitute a new Board, will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 1, 1895. NOMINATIONS, in the prercrihed form, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road Board Office, South Rakaia, will he received up to Noon on THURSDAY, April 25, 1595. LAURENCE OXLEY, ! Returning Officer. | South Rakaia, April 16, 1895. 4 1523 THE LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE THE ONLY CERTAIN CURE •For Rheuno'-t'cs, Gout, Sciatioß, Lumbago, Spraiae, Stifi Jo'nts, Bronohit s, Sore Throats, Chilblains, Bruis a and ail Cheat Complaints. Chertaey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot fly Retredie's, Ashburfon Sib,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse. He got bo bad that I had to lay him up. No matter what I gave him be kept loosing condition and became bo weak that ha could eoaroely stand. I carefuly followed the direo. tions on the bottles and shortly after gett ing the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work. lam confid-nt only for the remedy he would have died. I can bigbly recommend it, believing it bas no fqual.— William Stuingbellow. Doric, January 10,1895 To Mr Walker, Cbristohurch Sic, —Your London Rheumatic Cure baß wrought wonders upon me I have cuff red with rheumatics for years, having often to walk with a stick 1 tried many remedies but got no relief I tried the London, and am glad to say it has gui c cured me; and although up in y?ars I feel as active os when I was young, and all by using ihe London Rheumatic Cure You on publish this if you please.—Mrs McMillem Oust, September 8,1890. Mr WaUse*. Sir,- I have gre vt pleasure in testifying to the wonderful cure effected on my knea by using your London Rheumatic Cube. I bad suffered for three years, and tp:nt a good deal in doctors and meJioines, bun got no relief. I was ob iged to walk with tbe help of a etick, and hid given up all hopes of ever getting be'tar. I #aa unable to bend my knee, suffering great pain, which made me sometimes faint. I pot one bottle of the I LONDON RHBUMA'IIO CURE, and the firf t rubbing gave me euoh relief tbat I oould leap for joy, and the day following £ was able to walk without my utiok and go abou* toy work as usual. Ob, such a change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hands, and was unible to sew or knit for a long time. I rubbed them well with the Cure, and can now do my eewiog, knitting, and house work me fresh as ever. It is marvellous! My neighbors are astonished at me, and I advise them all to use the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE for all their complaints. You can use this as you please. Mrs Andrew Gabdker, Sefton, October 21, 1890. I hereby bear testimony to the great relief by using the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was Buffering terrible pain in my shoulders with rheumatism, preventing me frrm working and sleeping. I used one bottle, and am thankful to say the pain has gone. I believe it is a remedy everyone should have in their possession. I never had its equal. P. Berhym»n. Springbank, Mceraki, March 5,1891, To Mr Walker. Sir,— I think it right to add my testimony to the wonderful effect a he LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I have suffered with chilblains for years. I tried everything, but never got be ter. I trieuthe LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and three rubbings completely cured me. lam thank ful there is such a remedy. I advise every* one to always have it in their house. You I oao make this public if you wish; i Fkbdk. Mitchell Doyleston, January 8, 1891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURB is marvellous. I had a very sore baok, and was suffering with rheumatics, both of which have been completely cured by its use. I have also cured my neighbors of their rheumatism, sprains, chilblains and sore throats, It has no equal; everyone should use it. Mug KcCausland. Springbank, Moeraki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Dear Sir,->I can testify to tbe wonderful cure I got by using the LON DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was suffering badly with rheumatics in my hands and 1 wrietrf ; the back of my hand was badly die colored. I rubbed them well with the Cure, and am thankful to tell you they are quite batter. Thomas ClAncey Asbburton, October, 1893. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE is a remedy worthy to be praised. I took rheu matic fever and was a good while in the hands of the doctors; at last it seemed all to lodge in my ankle. I had to walk with a crutch and stick. The doctor at last advised me to go to Christohuroh and get tbe foot taken off, whioh I objected to do. I got vary disheartened, as there seemed no eura for mo, I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and got one bottle, and before it was done I was able to lay aside my sticks a»d to resume business, and have had no trouble since. It is a valuable remedy I can highly recommend it, arl believe it has no equal. D. MACPHKB3ON. Liwer High Street, Ohristohurch, May 1893 I have been a sufferer from Chilblains since a boy; my hands broke out every winter, and my feet wore so bad that on Saturday nights I had to fill my boots at the artesian and stand in this till shutting time I tried everything, but never got a cure, was advised this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and to my astonish ment and delight it healed my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, and for the first winter I can remember kept me free from Buffering. I can recommend it with all eon* fideaco to those Buffering with Chilblains. J W Ric Sold by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony B. WALKER, Woohton Canal Reetrve, J



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 to 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 bur efforts. We intend CLOSING TH[S BRANCH and at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Chrisfcchurch, where they will feceive^he personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage paid. 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 ENTIBE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Special inducements . will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. THE PREMISEB 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 i has just been replenished with a large con signment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London. TERMS CASH. NO BOOKING. O. L BEATH AND CO. ASHBURTON.



FOR SALE—Town Sections 784 and 795, having two frontages on Cox and > Peter Streets ; capital building site. The owner has decided to dispose of the3e at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. B. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "FUNDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders trom England, we i are determined, iv order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES J At Prices that will just CLEAR OOST. I This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a .FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESS THAN LONDON PRICES. Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFICE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch. A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OF CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN EMPLOYED



FOR SALE. "1 MPROVED FARMS, Roral L*nd, 1 and other Properties as follows :— 1216 acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Soroers 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 Somers j 5593 acres, Small Sheep Run ] 126 acres, close to Tinwald 20 acres, Alfor d Forest 24£ acres, clos^ to Winslow ! 347 acres, Wakanui 22 acres, Lowclifte 326 acres, above Mount Somers 20 acres, near the sea beach, not far from the Wakanui Oret k 141 acres, Wnkanul Plains 50 acres, Mount Somers District 22 apres, close to Wins'ow 200 acres, Mitcham Road 448 Acres, Wak»nui district 20 Acrns, not far from Tinwald 38 acjes, A^hburton. Forks 53£ acres, not far from Willowfay school And other Properties Also, — Town Sections in Ashburton, Tinwald, { Waterton, Chert*"". B&kaia. and Win slow. T BULLOCK. I FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTING WITH CENTRE STRAND JUST LANDED, Ex &OKANGI, TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Orr & Co.



TIMOTHY. ■ I AM A BUYER OF FIRST-CLASS SAMPLES. F. FRRRIMAK. REMINGTON TYPE WRITEB. fpHIS Marvellous Invention of Modem Times is becoming an absolute ueces ■■ sity to every merchant, lawyer, architect, clergyman, etc.* who wiih«« to be quite up to date in his methods. Specimen Machine on view at my office, where particulars of price, etc., can be obtained. Inspection invited. F. FJERRIMAN, Aahburton igent. TO LET. A HOUSE of seven rooms and half acre of Land, within a few niinutet walk of Domain. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A FARM of 711 Acres, subdivided into paddocks, with good live fences, and water running through each paddock. In addition to a 4 roomed House, there are stables, woolshed, sheep yards, &c. The whole of the land is in grass, half of it being newly laid down. Apply to o ' F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THREE TOWN SECTIONS fenced, three-quarter acre, capital site for House j good frontage. Apply ..--...- P. FERRIMAN. F^OR SALE. A BARGAIN. TRACTION ENGINE, by Aveling and Porter, with 2-bagger OHAFFOUTTER, by Andrews and Beaven. Large Size Portable CORN CRUSHER, with Elevators. One Second-hand SAFE. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. TO DRAPERS AND STOREKEEPERS. Having been appointed Local Agent for Messrs Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mill Manufactures, I have always on hand good supplies of BROWN WRAPPING PAPER. P Several very desirable House Properties for Sale. .F.-FERRIMAN. LIANi) AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. I A ■" A A A . MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMSIM : MdT t A A A A A A /■ A A ; A XTTTTTTITTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTTT A A A A 18 Bale\s ex Ruapehu. FIRST AUTUMN SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize TADIES' JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW HELTONS A FEW CHOICE DRESSES. MITCHELL & TIMER. GUARANTEE. William Sparrow fiIJARANTEES togive the Best Quality Tweeds and Costings that money cm vT procure at the following prices:— BEST QUALITY TWEED SAC SUIT £3 15a bEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS £1 2« 6d " BE T QUALITY ROUGH SERGE SAC <*UIT ... £3 15< BEST QUALITY WILSON'S BANNOCKBURN SAC SUIT £3 15a BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAC SUIT ... £3 lfc 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \». with BEST IROUSERING J ** Remember these Prices are for High Class "Workmanship. No Inferior or second claw work turned out. FIT aND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPAUROVr, EAST STREET. JZ&' N. B.—l have not imported any new and Improved Botch Making Machinery into the Trade,