ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT SOMEBS. The monthly meeting of theMoaii' Somers Road Board was held ***ootoy Present-Meesra Chapman (Chairman', Hood and Harrison. , The overseer's report was read and considered. MKOEtXANBOUS WOBKS I. Tenders were ordered to be invited for clearing tussocks on the Swamp Bond, aC for reforming about sixteen , cha^s of Chapman's Boad, and shinghnj? Grieves' catting. The overseer was also Straoted to get Borne metal broken on the Springburn Tramway road and an the main road near the Springburn Hall and near Mr T. Neil's, and to get the creek cleaned oat m Mr Nolan's land; to inspecb Lainbie'B road near the main toad with a view to forminf? a abort length, aud to inspecb Messrs Hutt arid Fagan'a road ; also, road to Mr A. Mcßaes lease hold land, and report at next meeting. I The overseer was also instmoted to meet the water ranger for the distriot and arrange for some regulating gates to be pat on the water race near Mr Uoaks store and near Mr Patton's. SDES BOAD* The overseer reported that a drain had been out across this road by Mr Smith, and that the place was now dangerous.— The overseer was instructed to have the matter attended to. COEBESPONBENCE From the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency 00., asking for the name of Mr J. Mathieson to be pub on the roll for land sold to him. Agreed to. From the Chief Surveyor, asking to ba furnished with list of works done with thirds, etc. The clerk stated thai) he had to the matter. From the Ashburton County Council, agreeing to pay half the cost of painting and tarring footbridge over Bowyer's stream. AKKUAL HBBTING AMD ELECTIONS. It was. resolved to hold the annual meeting at 2 pm. on Friday May 1. TENDERS Tenders were opened for shingling on the Cemetery road, and that of T. E. Fagan was accepted at ll£d per yard. The tender of J. Hutchison was ac cepted for painting and tarring footbridge near MrTodd's. ACCOTTHTS, ETC. Accounts amounting to £102 were passed for payment and the Board ad journed. -

METHAVEN

♦■ — r From Our Own Correspondent MB M'IiAOHLAN'S MEETING. Mr McLachlan addressed his constituents m Methven on Saturday evening. Despite the inclement weather the schoolroom was crowded with a large and appreciative audience. Mr W. B. Macdonald was voted to the ohair. Mr McLachlan spoke for over one hour and a quarter, and touched on the 1 leading political questions of the day, and reviewed the work of the late session. At the oloie of his address he referred m feeling terms to tbe Br turner mining disaster, and to the heroism of the rescue party. A vote ■ of confidence, and thanks for his address, was moved by Mr Quade. The motion was seconded by Mr Campbell and carried unanimously. PRESENTATION. A very pleasing ceremony took place at All Saints' Church, Methven, last Sunday. The "Rev Mr Holland, on behalf of the con gregation, preaemted Miss Shann, who has officiated as organist for over eight years, with a handfome gold loekee suitably en graved, and a beautifully bound church service, m recognition of the valuable assist ance she baa so generously afforded* at all times to all those connected with the ehurcb.

Fatal Buggy Accident.

■ ■ ■ , » ■ . i Tiwaru Herald - It Is with very great regret that we have to record a fatal accident which, on Sunday last, befell the Rev. F. J. Sotham, incumbent; of St. Anguatlne's Ohuroh, Waimate. Shortly after 3 o'clock pn that afternoon, Mr Geddes, of Highway Farm-, saw a horse running away with an empty baggy on the road between Waimate and Makiklhi. The horse was stopped by Mr Haines, who happened to be travel* ling on the road. Mr Geddes went back •long the road with the buggy, and about two chains on the south side of the road, leading to Mr Bradshaw's, found Mr So- . tham lying, unconscious, on his back, with his arms outatretohed, and a pool of blood under his head. No one saw the accident, bub it is supposed that the horse shied and bolted, and that Mr Sotham, who was on his way to hold. a service at Makikihl, either jumped out '4>f the trap or was thrown out. Mr Geddes, finding that he could not lift Mr Sotham into the trap without assistance, returned for Mr Haines, and together they raised him and drove at once to Waimate Hospital. Mr Sotham never regained consciousness, and died at the hospital at about 5 o'clock on Sunday evening* The deceased clergy man was. universally respected and esteemed, and. his sad and. sudden death has cast a gloom over the town and district. An inquest was to have been held yester day before Mr J. Manchester, the acting coroner, at which an open verdict was returned. The funeral took place to-day at 2 pirn. The rev. gentleman was formerly a Captain m the Navy. Sines joining the Ohnrch he has been successively m charge of thepatishes of Fort Ohalmets, Lyttel ton, Waikouaite, and Waimate. He leaves a widow and five children.

The New Woman.

■■ -■■ ■» : . A whisper was lately uttered on a tram oar not 50b miles from Wellington — " There comes the New Woman. " We heard it, and ' looking up saw a magnificent type of robust womanhood striding towards the . car. Shoulders like a broad table, a gait like a grenadier's, power; fotce, strength m every . fine and curve of the tall form. The conduc - tor offered to astisfc her tottering step 3(?). He Boon found out that the conventional method of offering assistance which assumes there is tottering has unexpected "dangers concealed about its person Re did not press his services. The New Woman found her seat unaided, teok up a position of dig nified, if easy, manliness, the shapely toe of the elevated foot touching the opposite seat, the unconcerned observed of all observers. The conductor, wishing to pass, stood wait ing like a blushing insect. The insect had eventnaily to climb over* Presently the car stopped, and another whisper: broke the silence. "There goes the New Woman." It was a whisper of the " frightened-lest any-one-thould-hear-me " order. New Wo man ! Heaven forbid.— {N.Z. Times.")

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

I I PXV PKBSS ASSOCIATION

THE CUBAN INSURRECTION.

Madrid, March 7 Spain is arranging to despatch a thou sand reinforcements to Cuba. Four ironclads are also ready to sail for Uavanah.

AUSTRALIAN.

\ OSTRICHES. Hob art, Aptil 8 Arrived — the Matatua. She hat fourteen'out of seventeen live ostrichet aboard shipped for Mr Nathan, oi Auckland. THE COLLIERS. Sydney &pril 8 There is still great uncertainty m regard to the position at Newcastle. Most of the larger collieries have sent m the requisite fourteen days notice of strike, but several others are holding off, apparently waiting develop ments. Attempts are to be made to get the Sea Pit miners to reconsider their decision, which was arrived at by a majority of three only. Two more cases of heated cargoes occurred at Newcastle this week. The ship Morna and the barque Itinerary both had to discharge part of their cargoes. Official examinations are being made.

EASTERN NEWS.

♦ . OOREA'S TROUBLES. Sydney, April 8 News from the East states that Corea has just passed through another crisis. The King and Court have thrown themselves bodily into the hands of the Russians. The whole south of the Peninsula, according to latest advices, is m open rebellion. The widow of the Chinese Admiral Finer, who slew himself after the capture of Weihai wei, committed suicide on March 10, on the occasion of the burial of her husband's- remains. Destructive fires /have occurred at Singapore and Kobe m Japan. Hun dreds of houses and a large flour mill were destroyed;' The plague is ravaging Hong Kong, and is rapidly spreading. Many deaths are reported. Cattle disease is also causing great losses.

THE Sugar Duties.

Sydney, April 8 The Premier is touring the northern river districts, where there is much agitation agairist the removal of the sugar duties. SpeakiDg at Casino he said the Government policy was a national one, not one of individual interests j but, at the same time, while heobjected to laying Protectionist burdens on all classes, when it came to a question of advancing the welfare of any particular district by any legiti mate means, no Government was more determined to do so. He hinted that next session Government intended to amalgamate the Savings Banks. This would set seven million of money free, anoi while Government would have to abstain from raising loans, this money would be available at cheap, rates for developing the industries of the colony, such as sugar growing. He considered that the agitation against the sugar duties came from the Sugar Companies, which held producers m the hollow of their hand, and they were determined to maintain their monopoly.

The Egyptian Question

Cairo, April 6 . • Four thousand Dervishes are massed at 3u»rda, 10,000 are m the vicinity of Dongota and Abu Fatmesb, while Osman Digna commands 3000 at Hurasat, where he is confronted by 1500 friendlier According to a recent' telegram the Dervishes Are m large force on the road between Assouan and Berber, and are preparing to attack the, .$n trenched positions occupied by the Egyptian troop?. April 7 Many Dongolese express delight at the prospect of the Khalifa's over throw. Six hundred Dervishes have been killed before Kassala, and this heavy loss ia weakening the pressure of the siege. Sir Redverg Buller is likely to take command m the Soudan m the autumn. Dervishes are assemb ling at Firket and Kobreb.

COMMERCIAL.

QUEENSLAND PRODUCE.

London, April 7 Mr W. Kellett is promoting a company to ship Queensland produce, especially beef, direct to Manchester. He seeks to combine the producing, shipping, and distributing interests. '

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

, Sydney, April 8 Breadssuffa are dull with a slightly eaßier feeling. Chick wheabj 3a 6d to 3s 8d ; milling nominal, New Zealand to arrive 3s 7d. Oats, New Zealand prime 1b lid ; fair feed Is lid. Peas, bine, 3a 9d to 4s. Potatoes, Circular Heads,. £3 10a to ,£3 lsa. Onions, Victorian, £6 ss ; New Zealand £6 155. Butter, dairy, 7d ; factory 8d to B|d.' Cheese,- New Zealand 6d to 6£d. Bioon, 6d to 7d. Melbourne, April 8. The markets have not recovered from the holidays and no transactions m gcain are recorded. Wheat is quoted from 5s 2d. Potatoes £2 10a to £2 155. Adelaide, April 8, Wheat, nominal, at 4s 4d to 4s 4£d. Oats, Algerian 3s to 3s 6d ; stont white, 3s to 33 8d» Barley, malting, 3s 6d to 4s j feed, 2s 6d to 3s.

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THE VIOLIN. \| 18 8 BBSBIJS STMMONDS vTJL Teacher of the VbUn, S A ONDWR.V BUILDINGS, Aehborton PIANOFORTE, AMBJBICAN ORGAN, AND THEOBY OF MUSIC. 1 Mrs Bowman Fox, TCTAS resumed teaching as under— Monday — Havelock street ; Taes- qay — Rakaia ; Wednesday — Sannders Buildings; Thursday- Faondera BuU<»- tiga ( Theory Class) ; Friday —Havelock Hfreet ; Saturday— launders Buildings Havelock street, Ashburton, iJ WN Make m Ladies and Children's y* Underclothing, Apronß, and Pina- fores ; alpo a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcokns new shop, Baker's Bnildinga. /. "JDROFESSOR LOISETTE'S MEMORY -L SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Beok System, and at the price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I have 'to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P; R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro- vide them with the required siDgle book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 05 , A. LOI3ETTE. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIEIY New ge*land Branch Head Office, Qutomhonao-qnay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Ihe Hpn Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., C JkLO M M.L.C. > (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, MJLOk (Demlr Chairman) x * ' Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Etq TheHtm Edward Biohardaon, O.M.a- M.L.L John Danoan, Ban Medioa'Offlcer! Dr Gj B. Anson, M.D., MJUO.S. (England) rliHB OLDJBST, WEALTHIEST, A AND MOST PROSPEROUS Atjbtrailan Ltj-b Office, \nd thk LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a lie Uethod l or Valuation adopted by «te Soctetvh derably Larger Reserro to meet LfabiUttes thantha held by any other office m the AuitralßsJau ColonieT CCUMULATED FUKD TfiXCEEDS £I^ooo,ooo (Twelve Miliiote) sierling v '* ANNUAL INCOME. £2,000 000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE _ 1 10,53S Aim Assnred ... £39,883,071 Oath Bonuses Divided .. .. £5 t t83,4U par* 01S u Eye * r ' ]m > JBUBfIW. yieHin X CASH aoTersionary itonnseg amonntinir to £910,000" r,»ea^ t J?L?! nkiny Sp ECIAL RESKRVBE. CA&H ™«?r? <!£ !a "* for »a»t FIVE rears, over ASSUPE YOI3K LIFE m the A. M. P. SOCIETY end pppiire a BONUS EVEBY YEAK Expenses of MaDagnnent 8| ptr cento \ he total income FD^ARD IOW, t, . nn . Resident Secretary. Branch Office— * CcFton Uoube Quay, Wellington Chtig! church District Office— Catbeirnl Square. JAMKS HAIR, H:7AKD E R? ißtriCtScCretary Local Broker, Ashburton ONE WORD, T OQME to you with a small affair I that you may need. In England, the Continent, and many foreign countrie myself and wares are well-known Many American families on their return from abroad bring my articles with them, for they know them pretty well, but you may not be one of these. Confidence between man and man is ■low of growth, and when found, its rarity makes it valuable. I ask your confidence and make a reference to this Journal to endorse that confidence. I do not think it will be misplaced. I make ,the best form of cure— an absolute one— for biliousneis and headache, that can be found m this year. The cure is so small m it- self, and yet its comfort to you is so great — twenty minutes being its limit when relief comes— that it has become a marvel of its time. One and a half grains of medicine, coated with sugar is my remedy, m the shape of one small pill, known to commerce as Dr HAYDocK'g New Livkh .Pill. It is old m the market of Europe, but is new to North America. The price is as low as an honest medicine can be sold at, 25 cents. Send a postal card for a sample vial, to try ftem, before you purchase. DR HAYDbCK, 63 Fulton St , N.Y., NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO., Ohristchurch, PAX OIDIUM HAKtVAOXUBBO BT Sminelle Jeuna, SALON— FRANCE. dole Agents for Australia CEO: BURK FRANCART & CO. •OKIRIKX rJLACB MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, an \ guaranteed to destroy Oidirnn, Mil- dew,' Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- eitlcal Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardana. etc Is now m ÜBe n most of the Vineyards m Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The »ar Oidium has been triad m the grea Western Diatriot on Peach Trees with great snooesi. s ORPHAN OIL, Eha great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlin Moth, and disease m Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al information apply GEO. BURK FRANOABT & 00., 8 30JU BBIT FWdi»



The Portable Swing Water Barrow. Prevention is Better Than Cure fT>HE few cases of Typhoid m Ashburton Borough and Suburbs afford no I- ground for ft "scare," but it is only by using reasonable precautions that the dread scourge can be kept- within bounds. In view of the subject being referred to m the public journals, it may be of service to reprint an extract from an issue of the " Nineteenth Gentary " of last year, m which special reference is mado to Diphtheria, bnt which applies with equal force to Typhoid. The writer remarks, that the latest epidemics m Rnsßia swept away nearly all the children m some villages ; and m Prussia, no less than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying m the age of from one to five jesrs suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proportion prevailed m Western Europe as well. Keen interest is being taken m the experiments of the French Doctors, Roox and Tersen ; bnt Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally, into and upon which dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an inffction by bacteria or the poisons which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Waßh v Burrow is just the one thing indispensable m the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, ft two-fold benefit is derived. The fever and diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes an absolute pain, by conveying the wash to pig trough or to the garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to varions kinds of use. and ihey are so admirably con- structed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The, cost is comparatively tin all. Possession of one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort »nd profit. ■ : % ImproVed Copper Boilers. 1 have just received direct from the manufsctureis a fresh supply of Portable Copper Boilers, with patent smote stack joint, and b'cmi-double sheeted frame — -galvanised. This useful household requisite should be in- spected, when its various excellencies of con pi ruction, Htrmglh "and s<>rvice- ableness, will speak for themselves. Bizes — 14galf,, 16gah?,, and lSgals., at prices within the reach of all. F. FBMUMAH, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. —AGENCIES- '■ ■ . - Union Steam Shipping Company North British Fire Insurance Company 3 133 LAMPS. " ■ ' : ' : - Of - ; ■■''■■' ■" ■• ' * P , _ ■ LAMPS.- ■■ . - -^-J-Jj^^ AT ALL PRICES FOR ALL PURPOSES. *>Js* , --^*^, '• ;~ f LARGEST SHIPMENT Ever Imported to Ashburton, I^VIIE INSPECTION. MONSTROUS CLEARINa BOOT SALE Mellows ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. Wo have Reduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boofc Sale we jp^i'y defy jompetition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices— Men's Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d | Men's Good Bluchers 4a lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6d I Ladieß' Glaze Kid Shoes 8a 6d Men s Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a | Ladies' Strap Shoea from 4a 9d children, a Strap Shoes Is 9d y J Boots and Shoes from la 9d to 27s 6d Koll up m Thousands. look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains country orders promptly sent to any address. KOTB ADDRESS— J.'MELLOE, ZEALAND!* BOQI SIORB, TAKCRED SIBTO A3HPURTOW,



NEW COAL MINE. NEW COAL MINE. TU S T OPENED UP — DEEP LEVEL SEAM. Leas Ashes, Blacker, Harder, and better Burning than any Coal previously offered to the public from Mount Somers. This Coal is mined 70ft deeper than the Mount Somera seam. LOCAL AGENTS, GEC)RG~E PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. ISLINGTON WORKS. FREEZING SPACE AVAILABLE. qnHES OHRISTOUURGH MEAT X COMPANY are . pleased to intimate to FARMKRB AND OTHERS that their new Hercules Machine is now m full working order, and that they ar prepared to BOOK SPAOK. ;,, Priority will be given to applications a they come to hand. Apply the Company s Office, 161 Hereford btreet, ' 25 , Chriatchurch. OGTAVIUS DIGBY. *J~N Thanking the Inhabitants of Ash- _Jl~ burton and surrounding districts for the very liberal patronage already extended to him, wisheß to inform them that he is stfll prepared to Sell M'-at and Small Goods, of the Very Best Qjality, afc the undermentioned prices FOR CASH-- Sirloin «<f Beef, from ... 4Aipcrlb Prime Ribs of Beef, from 4d per lb Boasts of Ueef ... ... 3i per lb BecfSteak... ... ... 4j1t061 Corned Beet, from ... 2|j per lb Sides of Mutton ... ' ... 2 1 per lb Hindquarters of Mutton ... 2Ad per Ih Fore quarters ... ... 2d per lb Lbga of Mutton ... ... 3d per lb Shoulders of Mutton ... 2^d per lb Loins of Mutton ... ... 2£d per lb Prime Sausages ... ... 4d per lb Dairy fed Pork 4d per lb Quality, Oleanlinesa, and Civility Guaranteed. OCTAVIQS DIGBY. — 3 23 BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE" SOOIKTY. "I* HE Annual Meeting will be held m f the Weslayan Ohuroh on Thursday, \pril 9. at 7.30 p.m. The Hon Major Steward In the chair.. The public are cordially invited. Collection m aid of the Society's funds. 4 29 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH- BURTON COONTT. WANTED to buy on Markeb Days for Cash at onrrenb rates, Sheep* Skins, Wool, Hair, Hides, Fat, Beeswax, at the Old Town Hall, next Newmans 9t*bles after April 7. • 4*19 JAMES ALLEN. LADIES' LIEDERKRANZ. THE FIRST PRACTICE of the Season will take blace on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, afc 4 o'clock, ab Mrs . Bowman Fox's Music room, Saunders' Buildings. All members and thosa wishing to join are requested to attend. MRS MAYNE, , 442 ■ Hon Seoretary. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. T3URSUANT to tho terms of the ■t "Bunks and Bankers' Act, 1880," and " The Banks and Bankers' Act. 1882/ FRIDAY, the 10th day of April. 1898. is appointed a SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY from Noon, at the offices of the undei mentioned Banks at Ashburton , For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld, GEORGE E. TOLHUKST, Resident Inspector for New Zealand. For fahe Bank of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER. For the Bank of New South Wales, w. g. rhind; Inspector for New Zealand. For the Bank of.New Zealand. HKNRY MACKENZIE, 1-27 General Manager. BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton ai Harvest Thanks- griTtng' Services. SUNDAY, APBIL 12. B 30— Holy Communion and Address. Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer. Holy Communion and Sermon; Rev T. A. Hamilton. 2.4s— Children's Service. -, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3 30— Holy Baptism. J Rev T. A. Hamilton. c 6.30-^Evenlng Prayer and Sermon. Rev T. A. Hamilton. -B ___ i Special Music for Easter and Harvest J Festival, assisted by an Orchestra. C The Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be held on WEDNESDAY, April 15. In St. Stephen's Schoolroom at 7.30 p m. 4"33 1 WANTED Known— Large delivery of I the * Economio ' Kid Glove*, four ' buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.— VV. H. Colliek,



Important Announcement. G. L BEATI & CO. A RE NOW OPENING UP A SPLENDID VARIETY OF NEW GOODS FOR THE AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. New Dresses, |New Trimmings, New Hosiery and Gloves. New Blankets and Flannels, New Sheeting and Calicoes, New Flannelettes, etc. New Clothing, New Mercery, New Hats and Caps. New Goods m ALL Departments. «. *. KEATH X CO., TANOBEt) STBEET.



GOVERNMENT NOTrQES. — — | — . ' NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON RACKS. Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements April 10th. OETURN Excursion Tickets to Ash i x -«' burton, available for day of issue only,- will be issued on April 10th, at Ohristchufch, Timaru, and intermediate Stations, and Mount Somers and Methyen branches, for the firab train m each case, at 2d por mile first class, minimom 4s ; Id per mile second class, minimum 2s ; mileage . counted one way only. A train will leave Timaru for Ashbarton at 11.65 a.m., as on Saturdays, and return from Aahburron at 5.45 pm, running 1 hour 50 minutes later than the afternoon train from Ashburton to Timaru on Saturday?. The train from Ashburtori to Spriugburn will start at 6.55 pm, and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than time table times. The train from Rakaia to Methven will wait fer the Express train from South, and run 40 minutea later than time table times. 4 26 BY ORDER. D. Thomas. ~~~ AROADK. "~"~ PIGr PAIE. ; THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896. 1" AM a«ked by a, number of clients to ■*■ hold my special Pig Fair at the above mentioned date. Farmers and others having pigs to dispose of kindly let me know at their earliest opportunity so as to give me time for creating pens'. ' ' "' DAVID THOMAS, A: 3 ; , Auctioneer.' Friediander Bros., Umited.~^ FREEZING SPACE. TT7E CAN OF FEU those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozm Meat to London, SPACE for a few thousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompt) delivery oan be taken. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 4_4 ?^p& ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRUSSIAN BLUE AND PARTRIDGE PEAS Ab Highest Market Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. T. Bullock. TO LET— Cottage containing 4 rooms with Verandah, centrally situated m Cameron Street, not far from Railway Station, T. BULLOOKi OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Seotions, each containing £ acre : — 755 Peter Street j 818 Altken Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aitken and Gass Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOOK, Agent. ~ FOB SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY; QQQ ACRES near Maronan, partly utjKj Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspeot. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. ' T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. npHE THREE SEOTIONS adjoining ■*• Mr Meddins' property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are Invited for these. Easy terms. _T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— Cottage fronting Graham's Road, 1 next the Hotel. w . T. BULLOCK. WINSLOW. FOR SALE-Lbb 120, containing 1 acre. Any reasonable offer accepted. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO LEND, £160 on Approved Free- hold Security. Apply, T. BULLOCK. It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column that Meosrs Graighead and Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailors and outfitters of Ashburton. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods and their reduced prices ihould prove a great attraction to all who wish to prepare for wfoter.-(Advti.)



Amusements. QDDFKLLUWS 1 XT aL l' EASTER HOLIDAYS. LOOK OUT FOR THE AND I Sale of Work IN AID OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. The Bazaar will be OPENED on THIS EVENING, APRIL 8. Don't fail to come and see the Novelties and Bargains, surpassing any- thing so far seen m Ashburton, to be offered you there. More fun and better value for your money than can be had anywhere else. Seeing Js - believing. Come and see. P.S. — The Lady stallholders respect- fully request all those who have promised money or goods for the furnishing of the Stalls to be so g«od as to liquidate theii promise! at the earliest opportunity 3 140



E. W. Hanmer. , ' WANTED, T>RUSSIAN BLUE PEAS. Higher Market Price given. 3 181 US. W. HANMER. CHEAP AND VALUABLE DIS- INFECTANT AGAINST Typhoid Fever. TO Prevent Bad Odors from Draim and Closets and to thoroughly Cleanse back premises, where the unwary are ignorant; thab Fever is breeding, « specially at> this season' of the year, the Public ire invited to use Little's Dip. I Large or Small Quantities may be ' obtained from E. W. HANMER, AGENT, ASHBURTOtf. 3 172 public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL "VTOTIOE is hereby given that at a JIN Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 30th day of March; 1896, a Resolution was adopted— (1) Altering th<» existing By-laws made by the Council nnder the provisions of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, by adding to By-law No. 63 two sab-sections, one fixing the 31st day of December, 1896, as the day after which it shall not be lawful, without; the consent of the Council, to use. or suffer to remain, any building or roof situated within the limits of that part of the Borough of Ash burton described m By-law No. 63, and commonly known as *' the Building Block," which is so constructed as not to comply with the requirements of the said Bylaw ; the other providing that certain materials shall not be usttd m the construction of fences or walls within the same part of the Borough unless the design of any such fence or wall shall first have been approved of by the Council ; and (2)— Enacting a new By-law prohibiting the herding, feeding, or grazing of Cattle m any strent or public place within . the Borough. The said alterations and new By-law will come into force on the Ist day of June, 1896. The said Resolution will be submitted to the Council for confirmation at a meeting of the Council to he held ah the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on MONDAY, 'the 4th, day of May, 1896, at 7.30 p.m. A Copy of the proposed alterations and new By-law is deposited at the Offices of the Council, Baring Square, and will be open for public inspection every week day daring Office hours, np to and includ- ing the 4th day of May, 1896. By order, C. E. FOOK3, 4 41 Town Clerk. FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! SWEEP ! SWEEP!! SWEEP !!! k. J. DONOVAN HILLGKOVE, MOORE STREET, IS Ready to Sweep Chironies with his Now Maohines. He lives here And Sweeps -the Clvmnies far and near, And if, perchance, they should take fire, He' puts them out at your desire. Orders may be left at his. residence, Moore xtreet, or at Mr R. Alcokn's "Draper, Havelock street, 4 14 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MBS F7MAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Rsid and ■'-• Gray's ) First Term will begin February 3, 1896 "YTACANOIES m each of the above. V Terms on application. THE VIOLIN, MISS PACKER, member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, is prepared to give Lessons on the abova instrument at her rooms, Saundera' Buddings. For terms, etc., apply Box 87, P.O. ■ 2 39 LONQBEAOH COACH." ON and after WEDNESDAY, Janu- ary 2, the Longbeaoh Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. . R. R. BROWNE, noftohmam . BLANC ARDS IODINE OF IRON PILLS A PPBOVED by the Academy of Medicine A of Paris, are especially reoommended by the Mediosl Celebrities of the World for Surofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), the early etageß of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating, and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unleßß signed Blanoard, 40, Bue Bonaparte, Paris Bold by Droggißta and Chemists ugh* out the Colonies, . ' ... You try ihtt New Venur Tobacc All the Rage — A#w Veuus Tobacco* Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, ©DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom- ach, and permits the full strength of eaqh ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers oras a family inert ieino, Ayer's Pills are the best m the world, AVER'S PILLS, Ma ilt! by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,Lowell,Mass.,U.B.A. HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. ■ • — "Z~ X*" I ,' e^?- r , ( 2 " f ? hei> P imitations. The name :—"r~" '



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