LATEST CABLE NEWS. HONOUR TO WHOM, ETC.

London, April 23 Sir Arthur Peel, ex Speaker, has been created a Viscount.

THE FACTORIES ACT.

London, April 23 In the House of Commons the Factories and Workshops Bill was read a second time.

A HIGH PRICED HORSE

London. April 24 It is reported that a sum ot 10,000 guineas has been offered for Reminder (by Melanion—Postcript), favorite for the City and Suburban Handicap, which is to be run at Epsom to-morrow, i

The Oroya.

London, April 23 The Oroya has been floated off the rocks at Naples.

Banking Affairs.

Melbourne, April 24 At the half-yearly meeting of the City of Melbourne Bank, the report showed a loss of £19,700 during the half year. Deducting from this the balance to credit of profit and loss ac count on the half-year there is still a deficit of £13,300. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said in considering the figurps the shareholders should bear in mind the assets and liabilities both in the old and new Bank were repre sented, and that there were no longer two banks, the liquidating of the old one having been completed. The de cline in wool and wheat and other pro dace, with the utter collapse of real estate, made it apparent that the directors had undertaken more than was calculated upon, hence the mission of the Chairman to London, which the i directors are sanguine will be succssful.

THE LIVE CATTLE TRADE

London, April 23 Many of the cattle by the Celtic and Port Chalmers were of a bad color when killed, the fat being too yellow. Meat experts are greatly pleased with the heifers ex Nairnshire.

WEDDING

HISHOI»- BIiTIFII.

The Catholic Oh arch held a large congregation this morning on the occasion cf the wedding of Mr Alfred P. Bishop, Grahams Road, and Miss Mary Butler, daughter of Mr J. F. BuHer. of Butler's Hotel, Aehhurton. Very Rev. Father ODonnell celebrated Mass and performed the ceremony, Mr Wm, Butler, giving the brideaway in the place of his invalid father, and Mr Thomas Bishop acting, as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Bishop, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Es&ie Devane, the bride's niece. The bride waa married in a travel ling dress of grey tweed, trimmed wit h black vel et with a toque to match in which an. osprey was gracefully placed Miss B?shop wore a fawn tweed dress, wi.h brown and pJnk trimminf-s, snd toque, feather trimmed to match. Miss Devane's dresa was of lavender tint, nicely trimmed, with hat to match. As the weddding party marched up the aisle and took their places at the alter Mr DavH Jones, the organist of the church, in ful filment »£ a promise of long standing, placed a march specially composed for the occasion, the theme of wbich was a wedd ing chima, and the prevailing idea was well expte?eed throughout 'ha pleasing music. In fact the hearers fancied that wedding belle wi re actual y being rung as the march was played. After the cere mony a large company was entertained at the wedding breakfast, laid in the dining room at the hotel. Father O'Donneil presided, and many kindly things were said cf bride and bridegroom, and Ihe parents on both sides of the house. The presents werelaH out in the large recep tion room, and tfiese were both numerous and costly. The happy cauple leave by the express to-night on their honeymoon trip.

NEWFOUNDLAND

Canada, April 23 It is reported that the Newfound land Government ofiers France ex clusive rights over fifty miles of the French shore on condition that France renounces treaty privileges over the remaining portion.

tm ASHBURTO& GttAßPlAtf: WE^ESDAt, AfcßlL 24, 1895.



' Entertainments. j QDDF EL LOWS' ff ALL. | TWO NIGHTS ONLY. j FRIDAY ANITsATUBDAY, APRIL 26 AND 27. ROYAL VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. O{\ STAR ARTISTS Qf\ **V STAR ARTISTS First appearance in A*hburton. Mb, A. I. Dodo (Baritone) from Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. Icba Bradley. New Zealand's Comic Minstrel Grorgeous Dresses, New Ballets by our Royal Ballerinas. Thelacest novelty LIVING PICTURES up to date by the Misses Lily and Jessie Anderson. Popular prices—3s 2s, lg. 4 208 C. MqGUINNESS, Manager. Mr D. Thomas, ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1895. I" Have received instructions from Jno. ■*■ Ballantyne to sell by Public Auction, viz., X Very useful DRAUGHT HORSES, *J all young, sound, aad staunch. Also on account of A. Howson— 1 Bay Golding CHESTER, good -*- hunter, and broken to saddle and harness. DAVID IHOMAS, 4 207 - Auctioneer. Clearing »ale BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATUKDAyTaPBIL 27. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client, who is leaving for the Worth Island, to Sell by Public Auction, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Kxo- ALSO,—Fowls, Kxpress, and Set of Harness. DAVID THOMAS, I 188 Auctioneer. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN TO TIMARU FOR RACES. ON A pril 25 a Train will leave Ash burton for Timaru at 7.15 a m , 3topping (if required) at Tinwald at 7 22, Winslow 7 32, Hinds 7.48 The Express train Jrom Dunedin will stop at Wash 3yke on April 25 and 26 to take up passengers from the Racecourse for Stations where it stops. A train will leave Washdyke for the Rasecourse on arrival of the 10 55 a.m. train from A&hburton on the 25tb, 4 156 BY ORDER. i enders. I^ENDERS are invi'ed for Painting Miller's Railway Hotel, South Rakai*. Particulars c«i be seen at the hotel, Tenders must be in by noon on MON DAY, April 29 addressed to i 105 P. MILLUR. Pubii Not.ces PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUN DAI SCHOOL. ANNIVERSARY TEA. mO-MORROW (Thursday) Tea from X 4 lo 7 p.m. Addresses by Minis ters ; Instrumental Duets, Recitations, Chorusef, etc. Admission, Tea and Meeting, Is 61 ; Meeting only, 6d, 4 203 PIANO TURING. MR A. H. HATHAWAY is now in town. Orders left at the School of Music will ba promptly atteaded to. 4 204 FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr J. R. Colyer are respectfully informed that the funeral of his beloved wife, Elizabeth Jane, will move from his residence, Peter Street, West, on THURSDAY, (To-Morrow), 25inat., at 2 30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 210 Undertakers, j DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE is hereby givati thai; the Partnership which has for some time past subsisted between the under signed, carrying on business at Ashburton as Merchants, Auctioneers, and Stock A&ents, under the style or firm of FRIED LANDER BROTHERS, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual con sent. ALL DEBTB owing to the late firm are to be Paid to Mb Hugo Fkiedlanpkr, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. Dated this 22nd day of April, 1893. HUGO FRIEDLANDER. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER. Witness to signatures— Mqritz Fbikdlander, Accountant, Ashburton. ' NOTICE. WITH reference 5 to the above ad vertisement, I hare pleasure In ptating that pending the formation of a Joint Stock Company to carry on the valuable business of the late firm of Feibdlandeb Bbos, I HAVE DECIDED TO DO SO MEANWHILE, and I hereby beg to notify all my Brothers' many valued Clients and the Public generally that HAVING TAKEN OVER THE OFFICES OF THE LATE FIRM, I shall therein carry on the Business of : Auctioneer, Wool, Stock, Giaia and ; Commission Merchant, under the style or . firm of FRIEDLANDER AND CO. ' Mr Hugo Friedlander will act as manager, ' and Mr Rudolph Friedlander as auc- l tioneer. j 4 211 MAX FRIEDLANDER j A TRIAL OF P. & D. DUNCAN'S ! NEW SPRING CULTIVATOR, 8 Will ba held at the Farm of MESSRS McINTYRE BROS., Ashburton Forks, j on a THURSDAY, the 25th INST, CommeKcing at 1 p m. 4183 /til thi Bflsti~- Thi New Venus Jobacw



SarsajgarUla' IS THE GE.EAT Blood-Purifier, N£i?VE TONIC, STRENGTH -BUILDER. It all ac k a iUld l)rcaks "p i\jf r'JZLl'b \^*\ limis > i'^K'l'^ V-AsJ V • Jf&f Sufferers from %\\^ eral debility, or I*^ any other i'.i! monf nrisins? fi'om impure, blood, ,slu>ul;l t:ske Ayer's Sarssapiirilla. It gives streiii;l!i to tlic v.Tiik.aiul builds up tlio sy.-ito:! {,'ener a!ly. Dy Its uso food is made nourishing, sleep refreslinigwynd li:'o enjoy.vblu. Mside by Dr. J.C.Aycr ft- Co., I owcII,M:iSS.,U.S.A. K?fF"r><iWnve nt cl" 1 " inrt'>t:"ns. T*" nime — n yvr'n f nrsajc>nril3st — H i>i-<.lll: ti**tir. on i"r W!:m>l>L.r .■•!!■! U Down ir, :!io srliis-i of e;u:u oi our !iclt''-« ""iirANDHEW'S, TINWALD. HARVEST FESTIVAL. THURSDAY, APRIL 25. v SERYICIS-7.3Q am., Holy Com jnunionj 7 p.m., Evening grayer. Pbb^gher — The Bishop of Ohrist ghurch. j In connection with the above a Social Gathering will be held on the t^me eyenipsf at the Templar Ball, Tinwald, at which addresses will bfi delivered by the pishop of Ohristchijrch and others, amd an excellent musical programme will be provided. Poors open at 8 p.m- Admission, Is. 4i?4



I Pumic * o'i ( s. I A LL Mares to Mambrinu M«e must b-.> -t*- removed from Lagn;h/>r imme diately. .4 146 LOSALU McT.WAN. COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. PLATES AND DESIGNS of latest ~- Knglish and French Work, includ ing tho last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown In "THE QUEEN," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," etc., NOW ON VIEW. I^NGBEAOir"E^AiriHSTRIOT GENERAL ELECTION, TDURSUANT to the provisions of the .IT Road Boards Ac*, 1882, and Amend ments thereto, and The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amend ments thereto, I hereby aive notice that AN ELECTION OF FlVfi PERSONS, to serve on the Longbeaeh Road Board, will be held on FRIDAY, May 3, 1895, between the hours of 9 a.m 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 tho Flemington Factory, Wheatstone Road For No. 3 Ward—At the Schoolhouse, Flemlnsj;ton For No. 4 Ward— it the Old Road Board Office, Eiffelton For No 5 Ward—At Mr Dove's Store, Longbeach NOMINATIONS, in the form pre scribed, must be delivered to the Return ing Officer, or addressed to him, and delivered at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Bullock* Arcale, Ashburton, before 12 o'clock noon on April 25, 1895. ALFRKD A. FOQKS. 4 121 Returning Officer. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD / DTSTRIOT. ANNUAL ELECTION. NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the Road Board Act, 1882, and the Amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Election Act, 1876, AN ELECTION OF FIVE PERSONS, to constitute the above Board, will be held on TUESDAY, May 7. NOMINATIONS, in the prescribed form, will be received by the Returning Officer up to Noon on WEDNESDAY, May 1, 1895. Nomination papers can be obtained from the undersigned. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road Districb will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 1, at 2 p.m. E. B. COOPER, 4 174 Cleik and Returning Officer. TO LET, at a low rental, office in the Arcade Chambers. T. BULLOCK. Low priced Section, Alford Forest Road, No 8. =£?tt 1 f\tj Price required. 3*O IA/h T. BULLOCK. MONEY. ~ •"TO LEND on Mortgage on approved ' securities. Special sums of £375, £125, £2000, at current rates. T. BULLOOK FUR SALE—Town Sections 784 and 795, having two frontages on Cox and Peter Streets ; capital building pile. Tho owner has decided to dispose of these at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. 1 MPROVED FARMS, Rural I/ind, I and other Properties as follows :— 1216 acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somers District 200 acres, Wakarui Plains 100 acces, unimproved, Westerfield Sur vey District 298 acres, nob far from Maronan 110 acres, Wakanui Plains 1402 acres, near Mount Somsrs 5593 acres, Small Sheep Run 126 acres, close to Tinwald 20 acres, Alford Forest 24^ acres, closs to Winslow 347 acres, Wakanui 22 acres, Lowcliffe 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 Wins'ow 200 acres, Mitcham Road 448 Acres, Wakanui district 20 Acres, not far from Tinwald 38 acres, Ashburton Forks 53£ acres, not far from Willowby school And other Properties Also,— Town Sections in Ashburton, Tinwald, Watercon, Cherts^?. Rskaia. and Win slow. T BULLOCK. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS ADAMS, while thanking her many friends and customers, begs to inform them that the Misses Adams have taken the late farcy repository as a DRESSMAKING AND KNITTING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS ADAMS still retains the Agency for Weigel'a Paper Patterns, and Dye Works, and Registry Office for Servants. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 4 177 IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. D. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED Wheat Protector HAS BEEN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS. IT has been amply proved by the Testi monials of thousands of the First Practical Agriculturists in England, as well as by dozens of farmers in the Ash burton District, that this preparation materially assists the germination of the scad, causing the young plant to com.c up much sooner, and grow more vigorously, protects it to maturity from the ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wirbwobm, adds firmness to the straw to support the ear. Seed dressed with this preparation may remain for any length of time without sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, And of greater value than that grown from seed dressed with other preparations. Local and provincial testimonials can be seen at my office, HENBY~ZANDEK, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON cousiy. i*m



I Business Notle*?. ndrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL" DBAPER. NEW SEASON'S COODS TIT ARVELLODS A SSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT showa 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 ; V and N, Featherbone, Oestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO,— -j CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, •*• splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits j Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in , great variety. mn PAIRS OF MOSGIEL ±W BLANKETS Wi be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLUOR CLOTETS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOI LANDS, Ero Inspection Invited. PRICES TO BCIT THE TfMES. mm orr. HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Lf'adfni?, 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 GBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND -co LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2CO 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 GASH At Christchuroh Prices. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



WINDING TIP 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 w» give for ready cash, and we feel sure, from the large trade which we have done with you, that you have appreciated our efforts. We intend CLOSING THIS BRANCH at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Christchurch, where they will receive the 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 upon it here. Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIRE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Special inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. 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 re plenished with a large consignment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London, TERMS CASH. NO BOOKING. G, L BEATH AND GO ASHBURTON.



R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Til N DING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders from Eng'and, we are determined, in order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR COST. 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 I WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER , WATCHES FOR OFF.CE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS 1 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 CxUAEANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN EMPLOYED



[a card ] MISS X DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please tddress, Box 87, Aehburton. 4145 Fronting North Town Belt, FOR SALE, Cheap, Lots 1, 2, and 3 ; nice site for Cottage. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—An Improved Faim o 453 Acres 458 MITCHAM ROAD, lately in the occupation of William Bean. There it a capital farm house of five rooms with conveniences erected on ♦ho pro perty, also outbuildings, «!c. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTING WITH CENTREJSTRAND JUST LANDED, EX AOfiANGI, TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Orr & Co.



TIMOTHY- I AM A BUYER OF FIRST-CLASS SAMPLES. F. FERRIMAN. REMINGTON TYPE WRITER. THIS Marvellous Invention of Modem Times is becoming an absolute neces sity to every merchant, lawyer, architect, clergyman, etc., who wishes to be quite up to date in his methods. Specimen Machine on view at my office, where particular! of price, etc. can be obtained. Inspection invited, F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton Agtnt. TO LET. A HOUSE of seven rooms and half acre of Land, within a few minutes walk of Domain. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. FOB 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 gnus, half of it being newly laid down. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THREE TOW& SECTIONS fenced, three-quarter acre, capital site fo r House; good frontage. Apply F. FERRIMAN. FOi 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 Fergussori and Mitchell's Paper Mill Manufactures, I have always on hand good supplies of BROWN WRAPPING PAPER. Sever 1 very desirable House Properties for Sale. F. FERRIMAN, L|A,ND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON.



HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? >'TIHIS quistiou is often a?ked by the thrifty housewife. THE BEPLY IS l«y shopping for Groceries, Bread, Cake, Crockery, Tinware, Brißhware, etc, at JOSEPH TAYLOR'?, East Street. By the CASH System you cm save 25 per cent. No bad debts, Clerks, or Booking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Best Auckland Sugar, 80. 1 quality in 7<Mb bags Best Auckland Syrup In tins of 21b, 41b, 7ib, 141b, 561b Best Black Horse Salt ia cwt bagrf, or smaller quantities Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir's Oat Meal, this Season*, in 251b bags Thomas' and Rollitt's Flour, in 251b, s(|lb, 1001b, 2001b bags 150 per cent. Test Kerosene. The Best Bread in Ash bur ton 51 per Loaf, Block Cake, currant aad plain, 6d 1 per lb, Cakes, Pastry, Buns and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice, —JUST IMPORTED— Fngllsh Vinegar, 6d per bottle English Sauce, 4|d per bottle Bebt Tomato Sauce, in half pints, 8d per bo' tie JOSEPH TAYLOR, GBOCEEY AND BEE AD STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ON Account of the Distress of Trade, we have decided to go out of business Con* sequently we shall offer the whole of Uur Stcck of DBiPEKY, CJLOTHINI* A BOOTH, ON Saturday Next, April 27, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. WE must realise, as we are losing money every day, and we ihii*k the first loss the best. Our Creditor* are clamoring for thuo money, and to p*y them we must sacrifice our Stock. We don't intend to nuke a bogus 6a!e ;wo want mwiey, and to get it we know we muse make » considerable reduction in our prices, to command a ready sale. W« close on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25 and 20, in order to mark down the Stock. DON'T FORGET SATURDAY NEXT. Bring your money, and for every pound your spend you will save at leant ten shillings. W. W- SPENU Eft & CO., ARCADE HOUSE. BURNETT STREET,