CABLE NEWS.

ttcmti ano roßEion THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. London, February 17 In the House of Commons the Mar quia of Lansdc -wne, Secretary of State for "War, said that the Government had done everything m their power to promote tho voluntper movement, and were inundated with requests to accept the services of new corps, LOYAI/iY OF THE OoLOMES. The Times lauds the unity of the colonies and their loyalty m pi< paring for defence m case of a hostile attack. A FATAL FIRE. By a fire m a tenement m iSoho eight persons, including a family of four, were burned to death, One of the inmates, m jumping fromthe building, was impaled oh the railings. The police made some brave rescues.

THE FRENCH SENATE AND CABINET. Paris, February 16 President Faure will arbitrate m the difficulty between the Senate and the Cabinet. The latter, having the confidence of the Chamber of Deputies, will not resign. A ROYALIST CONSPIRACY. A French Royalist conspiracy is reported to have been discovered m Brussels. CHILI AND ARGENTINA. New York, February 36 Chili and the Argentine Republic have settled the boundary dispute.

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SUSPENDED CERTIFICATE. Sydney, February 17 The certificate of Mayo, chief officer of the steamer "Wollumbin, has been suspended for three months, the Marine Board having found that his default caused the loss of the vessel. A FIRE. The Albury boiling down works have been totally destroyed by fire, the damage being estimated at three thousand pounds. THE GLANWORTH. Brisbane, February 17 The hull of the steamer Glanworth was sold for £75. THE FEDERATION BILL. Melbourne, February 16 The House disagreed with the Council's amendments on the Federa tion Bill, with a few exceptions. When the. Bill was returned to the Upper House the latter struck out its own amendment, imposing £50 deposits on candidates for the Convention on the ground that it would raise a constitu tional question. The Assembly sent a message suggesting to carry out the Council's intention m this respect by a Supplementary Bill, of which Mr Turner subsequently gave notice. The Lords, however, marked their resent ment at the action of the Assembly by withholding consideration of the ques tion for twenty-four hours. THE ALLEGED BRIBERY CASES. After sitting throughout the week the Lorimer Inquiry Board has ad journed till the end of March, professional engagements preventing Justice Claims and Professor Kernott from continuing the investigation. The evidence was of a most scandalous character A Chinese witness swore that their gambling league voted £20 to two of its number, and authorised them to see Rappiport. The police evidence was that they saw the magistrates driving about with the Chinese. Both Rappiport and Baxter denied the charge and explained that they had business relations with the Chinese- One witness stated that she preferred a cbarge of stealing against Fleming, a woman, who said she need not think she would win it, as she, Fleming, had Justices on her side.

THE NJffiW ROMAN CATHOLIC

BISHOP OP DUNEDIN. Sydney, February 16 The Roman Catholics m New Zea land, and Dnnedin particularly, are to be congratulated on the appointment of Monsignor Verdon to succeed the late Bishop Moran. The new prelate was for many years the head of St. Patrick's College at Manly, and for merly vice-rector of the Irish College at Home. His Lordship is now en route to Rome, having at the last Plenary Council accepted the position of Australian representative m the Eternal City. Before his departure last week he was presented by the priesthood with a magnificent gold chalice, weighing 20oz, jewelled with emeralds. The new prelate is a fine looking man of great intellectuality. TELEGRAPHIC CONGESTION. Perih, February 17. There is a great outcry against the Ministry on account of reductions and restrictions m the telegraph depart ment by which the public business is seriously interfered with.

LOWER THE RATES

Most readers will agree with me m saying "Yes; lower the rates; whether ie be poor-rateß, municipal-rates, or paro chial rates, show me the way to lower them and I will quickly adopt it ! " If thia eagerness to lessen financial expense —general rates is so universal, what must it; be when the death-rate is considered ? Surely no one would neglect any reasonable chance of lessening the danger of disease to lower the death rate. Any means ; any agent ; any suggestion Bhould be welcomed by all. Still ; there is surprising apathy on the part of some on this very question. Here we have at hand, within reach of every inhabitant of every town and city m Australia, a means, a remedy —Warner's Safe Cure— whioh has been adopted and tried by thousands, where its timely use has lowered the death-rate and reduced the invalid list : but strange to say many are ailing to-day, who hesitate adopting or trying this safe and sure remedy m the face of this proof ; m the face of thou sands of letters from previous invalids, now enjoying good health, — unimpeachable testi mony of Australian men and women ; worthy j inhabitants of towns and cities from every ' part of Australia. You may aßk, " How is it this remedy is so universally successful?" Easily explained. Nine-tenths of all human ailments are caused by diseased kidneys or liver, and a sure way to cure these troubles is by treating the organs whioh cause them. Warner's Safe Cure acts directly upon these two organs, and by purifying the source you purify the stream— remove the cause, This medicine has now been before the publio nearly twenty years, and reports from all civilized countries show it possesses the power of healing the kidneys and invigorat ing the liver. Why not adopt it? Why .should precious time be wasted, and the symptoms which trouble you be allowed to increase, when friends and neighbours assure you it cured them, and m face of the abundant proof of its lowering the death r»te?

A Marguerite Wedding .

HENRY-JAMES. The Church of the Holy Name was the scene of a very pretty wedding this morning, when Mr R. J.Henry, eldest son of* Mr John Henry, lately of the Commercial Hotel, led to the altar Miss Annie James, daughter of Mr William James, of the Somerset Hotel. The wedding was a marguerite one — that is, all the lloral beauties used m the bouqnets were made tubatdUry to the white and yellow of the well-known summer and autumn flower. The wedding party at the altar was a pretty scene. The bricit wore a beautiful cress of white ii;ima, handsomely trimmed with white satin, ai»d fitting the brida's graceful figure like a glove. She wore also the orthodox veil of tulle, with the orange blossoms that are the special insignia of a bride. She carried a beautiful bouquet, with white streamers, the bridegroom's gift, bat elected to go to the altar unadorned ! with jewellery of any kind. She had three orideßmaids, of whom Miss Henry, \ the si.ster of the bridegroom waß chief, t dressed m a robe of rich brown serge, t trimmed with coral pink, with a hat m c which the same colors were tastefully c

blended, and her bouquet was set of with pink streamers. The two little bridesmaids— uieces of the bride — Misses Hannah Hadfield and Birdie James, wert little studies m pink and green silk, and carried shepherdess wands gaily bound with marguerite flowers, wi-h pink and green streamers, Mrs Jamas, th"c bride'e mother, was staidly, but gracefully arrayed Id black silk with ecru trimming, wearing a cream bonnet, with bouquet and streamera m keeping. Mrs Hadfield ; siscer of the bride, wore a chaste tweed of grey check, a picture hat m keeping, with a bouquet of marguerites. Mr Frank Henry was bost man to his brother, and Mr William Jamee, of course, gave his dauehtor away, while Mr John Henry and Mr Hadfield were also of the party. After the ceremony, which m Itself m the Catholic churoh is compara tively short, there was the usual mass, at the close of which Mr David J. Jones, the organist of the church pealed out a grande marche processionale, while the happy pair left the church with their friends. Father O'Donnell was the cele brant and as usual presided at the hand some and artistically laid out breakfasb at the Somerset hotel. The breakfasb was laid m the dining room, but the invita tions were limited to the members of the family and a few very select friends. The usual congratulations were ex changed, and the bride and bridegroom left by the express for the south amid the customary rice and slipper compliments. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, and showed the high esteem In which both families are held. Mr and Mrs James give a supper party to-night m tha Orange Hall, f <.r which invitations have been issued to a large number of friends

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HOME AND FOREIGN

TROUBLE IN BRITISH EAST AFRICA. Zanzibar, February 16 The rebels have burned Melinda m British East Africa. THE LEBANDY SCANDALS. Paris, February 16 The trials arising out of the Lebandy scandals will begin on March 2. THREA TEN-ED STRIKE IN SWITZERLAND. Bebnb, February 16 Twelve thousand Swiss railway men threaten to. strike. PRINCE FERDINAND. London, February 16 Italy and Austria support Prince Ferdinand's claim for recognition by the Sultan. THE BESSON CASE. Madame Besson has been acquitted of the charge of stealing bonds from her husband to the value of £85,000. NAVAL APPOINTMENT. Captain Ernest Rason has been appointed commander of the Royalist. THE QUEEN'S THANKS The Queen has published a letter thanking her subjects generally for expressing sympathy at Prince Batten berg's death. She speaks of him as a dearly loved and helpful son, and a bright sunbeam, and says the spectacle of her daughter Beatrice's blighted happiness is hard to bear.

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MURDER IN NEW CALEDONIA

Sydney, February 18 ■^News from Noumea reports a start- Hng murder m the public park. Two Europeans who were apparently asleep at the time were decapitated with an American axe. The assailant is un known, BURNED BY PHOSPHORUS. Some tins of phosphorus at Belubla station became ignited, and a man named Ryan volunteered to enter the store room and remove them. After throwing out one tia, the contents of a second leaked, and the burning fluid ran over Ryan's arm from the shoulder to the fingers. The bystanders were unable to extinguish the flames, and the man endured fearful agony till the liquid burned itself out. THREATENED STRIKE. The wheelers at Lambton mine have given a day's notice of a strike for an increase of wages. JAPANESE LABOR. The owners of the coffee plantations m New Hebrides and New Caledonia are importing Japanese labor m prefer ence to the local article. The first shipment has left Batavia. TIN IN TASMANIA. Hobart, February 18 A rich lode of tin has been dis covered at a town called Gould's country, 172 miles from here. THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. Brisbane, February 18

Many vessels which foundered dur ing the cyclone at Townsville have floated, including the steamer Alex andra. The floods at Rockhampton have caused serious damage to the navigable portion of the river. There has been great erosion of the banks and the Satellite channel is a third wider than before. HEAT IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide, February 18 Yesterday was the hottest day on record for February, the thermometer registering 110 decimal 9. Mr Peacock, ex-mayor, one of the most influential men m the colony, died of heat apoplexy.

Bargains. — Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hate, White and Cream Laces. See our windowa.— Aßhtmrton Drapery Oomjany,

COMMERCIAL.

CHrtfSTCHURGH CIRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. 8 The Lytielton Times of to-day reports :— 3 A fair amount of business has been pissing b m the local market, but m numerous cases ) farmers decline to sell, and prefer to take i risk of the forward maiket. Referring to i theSydney cable messagesgivingvaluosthere, i it is understood that cabled information has been received that the parcel of new white wheat of primequality which was aent ovsr had been sold at 3s lid deliverer! at i l y i ey, or equal m price to the CaLfornian there now. Therefore, unless that market advances dealers here cannot afford to pay more than present prices. The principal duvets up to the present have been millers, who are rapidly covering th«ir requirements. In oata, the quality of offerings leaves much to be desired ; although the colour is good, the samples are light. A fair line of good short oats was placedat Is lOd on trucks at Christ church, but at this price growers are rather inclined to hold. The early shipments of sheaf chaff to Sydney are being sold m that market at 92a Gd, and if trom this is deducted the present freight charged by the Union Company, viz., 22s 6d per ton, and the current expenses, m thin article also there is no margin on the present price for dealers. In barley malsters are beginning to operate, and sales are reported at from 3s 3d to 3s 4d for medium quality. The bulk of offerings are of this quality. Some inquiries for early lots of potatoes for speculative purposes are m the market, but we cannot hear of any sales, although buyers are offer* ing eqnal 10 45s f.o.b. The following are current prices : — Wheat.— Old, 3s 6d to 3s 8i ; new, 3s 2d to 3s 4d.

Oats.— Prime milling, Is lid to 2s ; Bhort feed, ls 9d to Is lid; Duds Is 9d, Barley. — Malting prime 3s 9d to 4s ; medium do, 3s 3d to 33 6d ; second quality, 2s 6d to 3s, feed 2s 3d, Cape barley 2a. Beans— Nominal, well-saved 2s 4d Peas. — Blue Prussians, 3s 4d to 3s Sd Ryecokn. — Nominally Is 9d to 2a Floor — Millers quote roller £10, stone £9 10a, sharps £4, bran £3 10s. Oatmeal — £11 10s Oatsheaf Chaff — 47a 6d to 50s at country stations,

Clover. — Extra choice machine-dressed 6d to 6Jd ; farmers' lots 4|d to s£d, accord ing to quality Grass Seed— Ryegrass, farmers' lota, 2s 6d to 38 3d; machine-dressed to 4s, heavy weight 4s 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3£ci, town machine dressed 4dto 4£d> extra to 4£d Dairy Produce.— Cheese 3jd to 4d, loaf 4sdtosd. Butter— Factory Bd, dairy 6d to 7d ; salt 6d. Bacon and hams 5Jd. The above prices are paid to fatmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, unless where otherwise stated.

Affairs in Corea.

Tokio, February 17 The Mikado has suspended the ordinary business of the Diet, and the situation m Oorea is now being dis cussed. ; It is believed that Russia is contem plating a protectorate over the country. An anti-Japanese Ministry has beea formed m Oorea.

ON THE SAFE SIDE.

This account shown that, its owner is on l the Safe side. There are teita of thou&amla of people m Auutralasia to-day ou iho eido of Warner's Safe Cures. They know that Warnex-'a Safe Remedies are ma.dv and sold on honor —they know that. Warner's Siifo Cure is recojjmsed m five co7j?inc':;ts aa the proven specific for Brighb's Disease, Liver and Kidney Trouble, aud Malaria. Warner'o Bate Pills, Safe Rhenmulic Cure, Safe Diabetes Cnro, and Safe.Nervino are in fallible eiirsvuvea of the diaeaans to which they particularly apply.. Are you on the S-ife side? You euv'c bo safe unluaa youcrw •n thfl nirl<> of t.lin Hu.p Cnrpa

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H. Mt JONES. H. M. JONES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. < CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cashu THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MABSDEN at a LW Price, and the whole £266 will he Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BAKGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS. CJ fIIPMENT of Books, ex Tainai, just opened up. Great variety, suitable for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONEEY, STATIONEEY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Faucy from €SA upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3a !>d per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers. . ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Phnos, Album?, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AED CHINAWARE FANCY GOODS ' ' In great variety. AH,at Lowest r,a&b Piicc*. I have made &rr>necmen's tn pmcure any Books, M;ig»z ; nes or other Hijph re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the hhartest , possible notice* B. M. JOKES. SOLVING THK UWEMPLOYBD DIFFJCDLTY. TUSTEAD of importing Tweeds as hitherto, wo have had a complete mn«jc L of New Homo Patterns for 189G run nu factored to our special order m the ASHBURTON FACTOHY, with New Dyes which have been THOROUGHLY TESTED and will not fade like othtr tweeds. Our orders for these goods were placfd before the rise m the price of wool and our customers will receive the full benefit of the Low Prices. Farmers and all others who intend to get New Suits after harvest, should call early, inspect our New Ashburton Tweeds and encourage local industry. Local labor from the Ashburton Fleece to the Ashburton Suit. citAiGier&A!* & nmm jr y«i a nr, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASH BURTON MONSTEOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDTA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have H educed m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 8* 9<l Men's Good Bluchers 4b lid Ladies' Pretty J»hoes, tan or black, 6j Gd Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes Ss Gd Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7* Ladies htrap Shoes from 4^ 9d Children's Strap Shoes Is 0 • | Boots and Shoes Irom Is 9d to 27a 6J Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Do;rs*for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. ' NOTE ADDRESS— J ME L L OK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE, TAKCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Our Clothing Establishment HAVING been rpcup.ntly slocked with NKW AND CHOICE GOODS m . ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now oflering the VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTOI? FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. SPECIAL- SUITS TO MEASURE, by First-class Tailor. Choice Selection of TWEEDS to select from Gttr Standard make of BOOTS, tfhe .•» PREMIJB^^j ar& BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. MITCHELL ::» WMW. TANORBD SaREET. ; ;



T. Bullock. FOR SALE-C*pital Building Site, dry, high, aud healthy position, being T.S. number 860, Grey street, not far from 9 East street. Prico — ; £25 10s. j Easy terms . Interest on unpaid purchase . money, 5i per cent. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. ~" A NUMBER of Town Sections at ■TV- prices ranging from £14 10s to , £50, according to position, &c. Full f particulars on application. . T. BULLOOK. o TO SHKEP FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR SAL E — - 1044 acres Shepherd's Bash Survey dis- trict. Good Sheep Country 338 acres Near Maronan m its native ' state 75 acres VVakanui Plains. These proper- jj tied will be sold on very liberal terms T. BULLOOK FOR SALE. Most Valuable Surburban Property, 14 acres with Commodious Dwelling House with all conveniences and Out- buildings, etc., AVell Situated on the Wakanui Road and not far from the East Town Belt. A building Site, of two acres, fronting the Town Belt opposite Recreation Grounds. _ A number of Town Sections. ' Full particulars as regards position and prices furnished on application. , •_.; T. BULLOCK. MONEY— Several Sums Waiting In- vestment at Current Rates of interest on approved Freeho'd Security. T, BULLOCK.



Public Notices ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. rTIHE Secretary will be m attendance JL at Mr Alfred Curtis's Office m the ArCade to receive entries and distribute Members' Tiokets, daily, from 12 to 1 and 2 to 4 p m. and to 8 p.m., on W_iDNKB- DAS, when ENTRIES CLOSE. FRED. MAKEIG, 2 65 Secretary. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. \ PPLICATIONS up to March 3rd iX are invited for the position oi Clerk and Overseer to the Board, resi- dence provided. For particulars apply to C. J, HARPER, 2 91 Chairman. Wood Brothers;, LIMITED, MILLERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, CHRISTOHURCH. Purchasers of AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE Of all Descriptions. We are Prepared to Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREB OF COMMISSION, on all GRAIN OR PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Storage Locally or for Shipment to English or Colonia Markets. Agent for Ashburton and District : F. FERRIMAN.



JOHN ORE & Co., IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, ARE NOW LANDING LARGE STOCKS OF Machine and Cylinder Lubroleine Oil -Castor and Neatsfoot Oil - ' ■ • Leather and Patent Canvas Belting Asbestos, Rubber, French Chalk f and Tucks' Patent Engine Packing Sheet Rubber, Magnolia Metal for Bearings Perforated Zinc (all sizes) Boynton & Plummer's Upright Drills Carpenters and Mechanic's Tools of All Descriptions Taylor's Celebrated " Eye Witness " Cutlery Paperhangings, Oils, Colours and Varnishes Bedsteads and Bedding Stoves, Ranges, Register Grates Mantle- Pieces; Fenders and Fire Irons Lamps and Lampware, Electroplate Enamelled Ware, Travelling Trunks Sh§ ep and Fowl Netting Guns, Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds JAM AND PRESERVING JARS AT SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. John Ore Co., EAST STREET, AWH BURTON. ' ' ■ ■ I , LOOK OUT FOR McDonald and McDlafmid's J1 IR S T GREAT ANNUAL SA I E (F BOOTS AIVI> 8 HOBS.



i GREAT SALVAGE SALE EVERY ■■ DAY 10 O'CLOCK £20,000 AT UNDER COST. G. L. BE ATE & CO. Te " B si. B r ßtlir -



100,000 Sacks Prime Milling Wheat. 50,000 Packs Milling Oats. 50,000 Sacks Feed Oats 10,000 Sacks Malting Barley 2000 Sacks Cape Barley 1000 Sacks Bye Corn 10,000 Sacks Rye Grass 2000 Sacks Cocksfoot ' 5000 Sacks Seconds Wheat 1000 Tons Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff.' 267 FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. I"" !■ m i — — ■ i ,i wmm FEBRUARY SI & 33 ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, / N TH B ARCA DE. FRIDAY will bo observed as the Weekly Half-holiday (instead of Thurs- day), and the Ashburton Band will play a number of eelections during the evening. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN ON SATURDAY EVENING. Schedules can be had on application to tho Secretary. 1 144 FRIDD. MAKEIG. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. \XTHILST heartily thanking my v v numerous Friends and Customers for the. liberal patronage they have accorded me during the last six years m the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu- ance of their favors m my ; NEW PREMISES, NEXT DUOR TO MR SALEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothing but the very best f BOOTS AND SHOES, And deoline to give shop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, I do not ask yon to pay for needless expenditure on my part to draw your attention to my goods. You require but one glance to see that their quality is of the highest, and their prioe fair. Don't forget tho name, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET. 3 £50 REWARD. Q TOLEN or strayed from Mr Robert Clark's Farm, Woodlands, Dromore, about 200 CROSSBRED TWO-TOOTHS (mixed sexes) branded J\_ There may be a few old crossbred and merino owes with thnn. The above Reward will be paid to anyone giving such Information as will lead to the conviction of the thief, or a reward of FIVE POUNDS will be paid to anyone giving such information as will lead to their recovery. D. THOMAS, 2 60 Ashbuvton.



Entertainments. t»in ri i „ >_ riALVATION .a RMY. WEDc\ESDAY AND THURSDAY, 19th and 20th VISIT OF ADJUTANT PERRY wi.h his Wonderful Premier LIME- LIGHT EXHIBITION of Australasia. In aid of the Officers' Pension Fund. Admission 6d ; Reserved Sea*a Is. 2105 GOVERNMENT NOTICES. j 1 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will be BLOCKED to ROaD TRAFFIC between the hoars of 8 pm. and 8 a.m. EACH NIGHT from WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, until further notice* BY ORDER; Railway Engineer's Office, Christ church, February 17, 1896. 2 106 [ E. W. Hanmer. T AM PREPARED to take delivery of WHEAT ON TRUCKS AT TINWALD should Sellers be unwilling to come across the Bridge. 2 103 E. W. HANMER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WANTED, AN ENGINE DRIVER, must be -£*- thoroughly competent to drive Traction Engine and look after Combine as well; take charge of same, and be able to manage his men. Must have good references. Apply with testimonials to 2 64 FRIEDLANDER BROS. FOR PRIVATE SALE 1 . AHANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 • ACRES, first-class land, good situation, near Greenstreet School, Ash- burton Forks, with House and Stabling. This property has been m grass for three years, and- could be cropped if desired. Full particulars on application. 2 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Limited WANTED TO PURCHASE 500 Tons BALED WHEATEN STRAW. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Limited. ' 2 69 jj^r assey Harris cultivators, 8 and 6 Foot, FOR SALE AT LOWEST PRICKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ,2 68 IVfE ARE CASH BUYERS of the following lines of Grain for prompt delivery: —



public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for constructing L Forty Chains (more or less) of Concrete Channelling, labor only. Speci- fications may be seen ab the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 24th inst. O. E. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. Ashburton, February 18, 1896. 2 110 ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD ING SOCIETY. A PPROPRIATION Sale of £300 m XJL Orange Hall on Wednesday, 19 uh Inst, at 7.30 p.m. J. 0. DUNCAN, 2 107 Secretary. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. T3UPLIO NOTICE is hereby given JL that all rates levied by the Hamp- stead Town Board are payable ac Mr Charles Braddeli/s office, Ashburton. G. W. ANDREWS, Chairman of Hampstead Town Board. 2 108 TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF ASHBURTON— WE, the undersigned Burgesses, hereby respectfully request that you will have the goodnosa to Proclaim FRIDAY, 21st February, 1896, a Public Half-holiday, for the Annual Show of the Horticultural Society, m place oE the usual weekly half-holiday on the previous day : — E. W. Hanmer,- F. Ferriman President of Alfred Harrison Society H. Bairstow D. Thomas, Ash- W. Potter burton A. Lawrle and Co. Friedlander Bros , J. M. Moiaon Ltd., per H.F. H. O. Percy Shearman Bros., J* C. Duncan, per perW.S. H.H. W. J. Silcock ft. D. Wilson E. H. Broiribb, McDonald and Mc- (Blue House) Diarmid John Orr and Co. J, W. Hardley, per Fletcher Bros. H.F. L. F. Andrews &Co R. Murray and Son W. Sparrow H. E. Bonnington W. Patching 3. Purchase H. Zander J. Heseltine N. Z. Clothing Fac- Andrew Orr tory, per W.H. . George JSeil Carson &*Co., per Ashburton Drapery A.A.C, Company Jas. Mellor W. H. Landells James Tasker R. M. Cuthbertson Mitchell & Turner G.L. Beath &Oo,per W. Pickford A. Williamson H. M. Jones H. H. Collins & Co Oralghead & Berry- R. J. Henry man O. Dlgby Tuoker and Bean, H. C. Segers Per R. SB Sam. Burnard Robfa McCallum Ashburton Drug Co Robert Aloorn W. H. Collier In compliance with the abov« I hereby request Burgesses to Observe FRIDAY, 21st inst., as the weekly half-holiday m lieu of Thursday. J. SBALY, 3 58 Mayor.