BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashbun _n Borough Council was held last evenlnj . Present— The Mayor, and C< uuclllort- Oollins, Reid, Baker, and Bird.

FINAtiCE

The Mayor reported the debit balance at the Bank to be £1522 15* 6d, and tho income received since last meeting £157 8s Id.

TYPHOID. Dr Greenwood reported another case o typhoid.

RESERVES

An application for the transfer of. a reserve was remitted to the Reserves Committee. ENGINEER'S REPORT

The Engineers* report was read as follows : — 1. Labour Gang — The men have been engaged during the past two weeks m cardDg and filling near the mill race for the mill proprietors, m continuing the outfall drain alone* the south-east belt, cleaning water races, grubbing gorse m plantations, repairing conorete channel ling on Wakanui Road, metalling streetß and footpaths (and m Domain), erecring fence at Council yard, carting rubbish, attending to water supply, and sundry maintenance work.

2. Connections with Outfall Drain. — The Works Committee recommend the Council that direct connections with the outfall drain be made along the south east belt with the following street channels :— Cameron Street on west side, Wills Street on west side, and Peter Street on west side.

3. Outfall Drain Continuation.- The extension of the outfall drain as author ised is nearly completed. We have obtained all the information we believe necessary to show the position of the several sections as originally surveyed, and are making a survey of the eh.nn.ls outside the sections and also of the present river bank. We v have made a rough plan showing the several features. The river has been encroaching at this point during the last few months, and we are having some pine trees and gorse fascines with vlllorvs plaoed m the river to stop the encroachment.

4. Channelling. — The contractors have just completed the thirty-one chains of ooncrete channelling m Cameron and Wills Streets east. It is proposed to defer the ten chains m Harelook Street west until the spring. Metalling Streets. — Tenders for the supply of shingle will be laid before you this evening'

LIGHTING!.

The Lighting Committee reported as follows : —

1. Petitions for Lamps. — Your Com mittee have considered the three petitions for street lamps referred to it by the Council, and is of opinion that the Council is not m a position to erect any more ■treet lamps at present. 2. Extra Lighting on dark wet nights. — Enquiries having been made from the Gas Company on this subject, your Com mittee would recommend that the offer made by the Company, which is attached hereto, be accepted, and would suggest that it be left m the hands of the Mayor and Chairman of this Committee to inform the Manager of the Gasworks when it is required to have the lamps so lighted. The report was adopted. . reserves committee.

The Reserves Committee reported as follows : —

1. Dunlop's application. — Your Com* mlttee have resolved to accept this offer for lease of Borough Reserve T.S. 1159 for seven years on the conditions adopted by the Council. 2. Moriarty's application. — Tour Com mittee recommend that permission be granted for these sections to be cultivated, provided that grass eeed Is sown after the crop.

3 Transfer Lease, Scott to Lloyd. — An application has been receired for the j transfer of Reserve 1.13, now held by l Mrs Scott, to Mr Joseph Lloyd ; and your j Committee would recommend that the same be granted. 4. Hinds Reserve. — Your Committee are of opinion that a visit should be made to the Hinds Reserve leased by Mr J. W. -Sutherland, «t an early date, and ask for the Council's instructions. The report was adopted. INSPECTOR'S REPORT, The Inspector reported on several Instances m which it was alleged that nuisances were allowed to exist on certain properties, and orders were given respect- Ipg the Bame. CHARITABLE AID. Crs Collins, Orr, and the Mayor were appointed to act with the County Council In the matter of charitable aid. TENDBBS. The acceptance of tenders was left m the hands of the Works Committee. ACCOYNTSa Accounts to the amount of £170 were passed, and there being no pressing Domain business the Council adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

MAY DAY. London, May 3 May day passed off quietly all over Europe, except at Vienna, where the cavalry had to clear the Prater of a disorderly mob, Ftfty rioters were wounded. THE INFANTICIDE OASES. The woman Dyer, committed for trial on charges of infanticide, has confessed her guilt. THE CZAR'S CORONATION. The Bishop of Peterborough will represent the Anglican Church at the Czar's coronation. ,< THE DERVISHES, Cairo, May 3 A thousand Dervishes, armed with rifles, have assembled near Akaseh, and an attack is impending. A BIG ANNIVERSARY. Buda Pbsth, May 3 The Emperor has opened an exhibi tion m Buda Pesth, m celebration .of the thousandth" anniversary of the Hungarian kingdom.

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, May 3 Captain Oolomb defeated the rebels near Gwelo, killing thirty of their number. May 4. Many of the Matabeles are retiring into the Forest Country. Khama's scouts report that it is probable they will make north for the Zambesi, but that their women are opposed to it, being afraid of the hardships of the journey; The rebels burned Mr Selous's house. Two white outlaws are directing the - movements of the natives. Mr Rhodes is likely to be delayed at Gwelo, the country round being in fested by the insurgents.

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WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN

I London, May 4 Tenders for the "West Australian „ loan of three quarters of a million, at 7 1 3 per cent, with a minimum of 9G, opened to-day. The total amount of . J tenders was £3,298,200. A syndicate J tendered for £1,950,000. J The average for the "West Australian I . loan was £100 los Bd, • ADELAIDE HOSPITAL. The British Medical Jou7 x nalad vises , intending applicants for positions on the medical staff of the Adelaide hospital to wait for a statement from the colonial branch of the Medical (Society before forwarding their appli cations. * THE PANAMA OANAL FRAUDS Sir John Bridge has declined to make an order for the extradition of Dr flerz, arrested m connection with I tbe Panama Canal frauds. I THE MURDER OF STOKES. The Press declare that the trial of Major Lothaire for the murder of Stokes was a farce, and allude to the fact that Dr Merceaux, who admitted to the Pall Mall Gazette representative some time back that Lothaire ordered the execution of Stokes without code or court-martial, was not called to give evidence. The prosecutor eulogised the conduct of the accused. The Belgian Press , urge Government to claim a return of the indemnity paid to deceased's friends. THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHARTERED COMPANY. A Radical movement is on foot to cancel the charter of the South African Chartered Company, and remove the name of Cecil Rhodes from the list of Privy Councillors. PARIS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Paris, May 4 The municipal elections passed off quietly. Twenty Socialists have been returned for Paris. A DIPLOMATIC QUESTION, Le Temps says that England, m protecting the Ameer of Afghanistan, will find it difficult to object to the Russians protecting Persia. CLOSED DOWN. Capetown, May 4 Barney Barnato's mines are closing down. They employed 15,000 blacks and 4000 whites.

AUSTRALIAN.

MASONIC.

Melbourne, May 5 Ohief Justice Way installed Lord Brassey as Grand Master of the Masonic lodges. The ceremony, which took place m the town hall, was a most imposing one. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, Government has decided to grant twenty university exhibitions annually m connection with the public schools. OBITUARY. Hobart, May 5

Mr Augustus B. Graves, recently arrived from New Zealand with his wife and family, was found dead at his lodgings. Death is supposed to have been caused by an overdose of a narcotic,

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

Pretobia, May 4

The Exeoutive is still discussing the question of reducing the term of im prisonment imposed on the members of the Reform Committee. The strongest influences m Africa are pressing for leniency, and the present outlook is more hopeful. Capetown, May 4 The Yo.kß.aad of the Orange Free State has notified to Sir H. Robinson that the extradition treaty with the Chartered Company is terminated. Sir Hercules, Robinson is not likely to leave for London ÜBtil autumn, as the feeling at the Cape is opposed to his going.

Labor Questions.

London, May 3 The builders' strike is increasing. Ten thousand men are now idle.

NEWCASTLE. May 5 The Pacific Miners Non-union Lodge decided not to resume work until the demands of the district were granted. The Gartlee men, after obtaining conces sions and signing the agreement, have taken a similar course, which will greatly strengthen the hands of the strikers. The negotiations of the Lambton and New Lambton men proved futile, and the pits remain closed,

The Fatal Scaffold Acci dent.

Dunedin, May 5 At the inquest on Eirkwood the verdict was accidental death, and no blame attach: able to any one.

| Mr J. M. Hamilton ho district a«ent m I Canterbury for V o A< v nee to Settlers I Department, will be -n Ashbtrbon on 1 Saturday next (Vfay 9,) and will be gla*. to give information to any person desirious of knowing anything with regard to the wo. king of the Advance to Settlers Act. ! He can be interviewed at the Post Office i after the arrival of the morning train from Tiaiaru.

One Box op Clarke's 841 Pills is warran I feed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Baok. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 48 6d eaoh, by all Chemists and Patent medioine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors s The Lincoln anu Mioland, Chun tibb Drug OoMPAnv, Lincoln. hripinnri '

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RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOB THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North °very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Train* leave Ashburton FOB THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursday*, and Saturdays' a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somen branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 pain., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. amaaaaaaaammmmJ****m*mmmmmmmmaammmmmm*mmmaammmmm*

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La -.in **- ,oi»ces * 1 * £ ARE CAbll BUYERS i\ OF i WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COOKSFOOT- f - AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, -V' . .„, > • In Large 0. Small Quantities. __________ '*'*'! JUST LANDED, EX MOUNT SIVIOU,— 1000 BALES CORNS ACKS. Fullfsize andpuJl. weight Fiiedlander Bros., Limited. _— — _* ___ ; _ _ _. * Warehouseman's Clearing" Sale* QALE OF THE STOCK OF LATE H. OLNEY, OHRISTOHUROH. ■II 'i 9T ■'»'• W. H. GOLMER, HAS BOUGHT FROM THE ABOVE ESTATE Aline of YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 6s 6d upwards! worth double. Men's CARDIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Black OSTRICH TIPS 4|d, worth Is each. A line new black . bead DRESS TRIMMINGS 3d to 6d, worth doub!« Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MITTS 4|d pair. White embroidered COLLAR &TTES for children 3d each, formerly Is. Children's Woollen JACKETS Is 6d each, about half-price. Male low On. "THE CORNER.' /Sa^^ BRIDGE WORKS. /^^^^^^KHWGRTH~& SON _=_=_v^ -F^^y \3O 1 J§ja AXE Prepared to undertake all •__l\ JfSlli' Jk\ •*• Agricultural Work that Requires I YS_aite_rY. T-fi-OTW^^^Sag^ii^^^ Steel, Iron or Timber m its DON'T be afraid to call with any kind of job ; we have the Men, Machinery, and Material to execute it. There is often great talk about our Local Industries. Here i$ an opportunity for you. Encourage one and see it grow. Three years ago, when we started, we were laughed at. To-day, we have the .large* t works of the kind m tho county. The Seed Sowing is now upon us again. Wo are making a Specialty m Repairs of all makes of Seed DrillaJ GIVE US A TRIAL. WHEAT. • ■ - ■ '\ !l ■■■■■ . : . .■ : . ixit ii ]•• . 303 ft . ■ ■ i ;f, : .;- i '--' >"' " O ff*. • . ' Tiri 3^' ARE. P.ROMPT C _\|SJH &VY ER S OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at. LOWES r CURRENT RATES Kollitt"& Co 9 CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Offices anu Stokes: WEST STREET, ASHBORTON. 159 H. M. JONES' H. M. JONES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for CasL THE ASSIGNED STOCK OP J. MABSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS. SHIPMENT of Books, ex Tainni, just opened up. Great variety, suitable for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com mittee., to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fanfcy from CM upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3s Od per 1000, cash. (Law and Com- mercial Papers. ACCOUNT BOOKS, " " ACCOUNT BOOKS. v Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter. Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AKD CHINAWARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at .Lowest; CasU Prices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the 'shortest possible notice. H. M. JONES. '



1 Public Notices NOTICK OF APPLICATION Full I'UBLI-..AN\S LICENSE. IMa'ITHEW BARK SHAW, c f Ashburton, Ho'elkteper, do heit by give notice that I desire to obtain, an . will at the next Licensing Meeting, to b holden at the Oonrt House, Ashburton on the fourth day of June, 1896, applj for a Certificate authorising the issue ot ■ , Publican's License for a house, situate »i Ashbnrton, and known as the Ashburtoi 1 Hotel, containing twenty- five rooms, ex elusive of those required for the use t j the family Dated the fourth day of May, 1898. 6 31. -v M. B. SHAW. Henry Zander DAS NOW FO R SAL E- Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout Manning and Co.V Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis} GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Ransomes and Hornsbys Plough-Shares Crockery and Glass v. Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOB GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of* Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Soolet i i ■_ 'CLARK'S ".NO 4," MARTIN'S "JIMPROVED » AND KNOWLES* < SPECIAL » Horse Clippers AT EXTRA LOW PRICES, AT i John Orr and do's EAST STREET, .-i ■■ . f h ASHBURTON.



J T. Bullock. I _-Tnnrr.Ti_f'AY"97 DESIRABL . SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, Well Situated just beyond the Traffi< ! Bridge, fronting the Main South Road, TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Rev A. Blake (m consequence of his removal to the North Island), to Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE on the above date,— J HIS RESIDENCE, Bltuated at the j corner of Wilkin street, fronting  the Main South Road. The property consists of AN ACRE of first class land, the front portion tastefully laid out as a garden ; there is also a part planted with choice fruit trees. The HOUSE contains ten rooms with all con- veniences ; there is also Stable, Coach House, and other buildings i •rooted on the property. It is conveniently situated, m a healthy locality. Inspection invited Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 2 Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAY 11, 1896. CLEARING SALE OP HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- structions from Rev. A. Blake, (on account of his removal to the North Island), to Sell by Public Auction at his residence, Main South Road, Tinwald, on the above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS comprising : — DRAWING ROOM. —PIANO (by Schmidt), nearly new, iron frame ; Suite of Furniture, Sofa, Table, Curtain Poles, Fender, etc. DINING ROOM. -Sofa, Table, cix Chairs, Recking Chair, Arm Chair, Sewing Machine, Fender, Hearth Rug, etc. STUDY. — Curtain Poles, Fender, Scuttle, etc. BEDROOM FURNITURE. — Bed- steads, Spring Mattress, six Chairs, Toilet Sets, Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers, Looking Glasses, Trestle Bed, Palliasses, etc. KITCHEN — Table, Crockery, Sauce- pans, Fiat-irons, Cutlery, etc. Verandih Blinds and Lawn Mower. Also, — Plant Case, Garden Tools, Dog Kennel, Wheelbarrow, Tuts, Lad- der, Steps, and numerous Sundries, and also a number of Fowls. ... > Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 5 11 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 9. 197 ACKES 197 WA KANUI PLAINS, For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by Order of the Mortgagee, — R.S.s 25305 and 25783, containing 197 Acres, near Charing Cross, lately occupied by Mr Lukies. Fenced and divided into paddocks, well watered with county water races. There are a Cottage and other buildings erected on the properly. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11.30 mT7. KNUBLEY, Solicitor for the Mortgagee, Tlmaru, T. BULLOCK, 5 3 Auctioneer. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m East Street, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis; __, T. BULLOCK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing X A(*]*A *•_— •' > 755 Peter Street . v. 818 Altken Street 822 Gox Street 711 Wills Street *™ 842 Corner of Aitken and Cass Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOCK, Agent. i TO OWNERS OF RICH HEAVY LAND, SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOITsALE, Oyf7P_ ACRES GOOD SHEEP I O COUNTRY, situated m Shepherd's Bush Survey District, being R. S. 28486 and others. Very suitable for working with rich heavy land. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE an improved Farm of 156 Acres, divided into 7 Convenient sized paddooks, nearly all In English grasses, all well watered and conveniently situated near a school. Easy terms of payment. For full par- ticulars apply to - T. BULLOCK, TO LET— Cottage of Three Rooms with Verandah, situated m Grey street. T. BULLOCK. .' TO LE l\ at a low rental, viz, 6s per week, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly OtJO Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK, BUILDING SITES FOR SALE as follows :— T.S. 7,32, Wills Street; Capital site for a house, first class land. Price £35. T.S's. 994, 995, half an aore, corner of Walker and Peter Streets, West. Price £20 each. • T.S. 875, Grey Street, good land. Price £25. T.S., Altken Street, East. Price £14 10.. T.S. 860, Grey Street. Price £25 10s. 1 Cottage and Section well situated m Moore Strset. Price £135. T. BULLOOK. •• r ■ -sb , D LACKS MAIL COAOH meets the train from Ashburton on its arrival a!) Sprlngburn every night. The coaoh then goes direct to Alford Forest, and j rttarai to Spriaeborn the imnt night, i



n| Henry Zander. ra3 ■ — "I APPLES. APPLES. 8 I of] AM PREPARED TO Purchase Apples ' IN ANY QUANTITIES. i ' — — Apply at Once to — HENRY ZANDER. _13____ WILLIAMS' = Patent "Snowflake" Washing Machine. rpHE SUCCESS OF THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. A marvel of simplicity. Will wash Blankets with the greatest ease Great saving of time and labor. Can now be inspected on my premises. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. m , 4 217 Cl.Aitlili't* OARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR THIS season's shipment Is now to < hand a With the enormous success ; lb achieved last season, Farmers will do well to order early ' HIGHEST TESTIMONIALS from all Farmers In the County who have used it. It will add five bushels per aore to the yield, and at the same time save a quarter bushel per aore m seed. Those who study their own Interests, will use no other. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY 4 218 D. Thomas. CHAFF BAGS. ' TCT ANTED second-hand CHAFF BAGS m any quantity. Apply* 5 26 DAVID THOM-S. »--»a-M-M------_-M---_-________M_M_ M _MM__MM W . MONEY, \/t ONEY TO LEND on Freehold ***■- Security at current rates of interest. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 4 174 Montgomery's Buildings, CUGAfi "DOILING EXTRAORDINARY. I LEAD- COMPETITION FOLLOWS. Who saw Cream Dates and Cough Jubes m Ashburton before DIGGLE c.mc. Reply: NO ONE. These lines are being imitated now, but not the quality of H. DIGGLE'S. THE MOST RELIABLE AND UP TO DATE CONFECTIONER. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. TUESDAY— M.O.L., 7 p m WEDNESDAY — Brotherhood of St Andrew, 7.30 pm THURSDAY-G.F.S., 7 p m SERVICES. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 pm Choir Practice, Bpm SUNDAY— B.SO am -Holy Communion Rev T. A. Hamilton; 11 am., .i Morning Prayer, Rev,. T. A. Hamilton ; 2.30 p m., Catechising (IV. V. and VI. Standards of both Schools) m St Stephen's Schoolroom— Rev T. A. Hamil- ton ; 330 p.m., Holy Baptism, Rev T. A. Hamilton; 6.30, Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton. DROMORE — 3 pm, MW W. Bowman Fox. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TTHE Monthly and other payments will * be received at the Office, Tancred Street, this day TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1896, Fr<?m 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, •> 34 Manager. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL 4No FIREWOOD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOLNT SOMERS AND ALLANDALE COALS; Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES IWIvSH to direct attention specially to the ' CELEBRATED Allan-dale <Joal, Which has held its own against all the lignites m the market. It is Screened, it burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native Coal to be had. TRY IT. JAMES ELLIOTT, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D_rld Thomas, Grain Stow • 195 .



public Notices. pHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITION ODDFELLOWS' HALL,  THURSDAY^ MAY 7. Open from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m. Admission ... Is; 539 LABOUR WANTED, TO CLEAN 150 Chains of Ditches. The work can be Inspected until WEDNESDAY, May 6, when Tenders will have to be sent m to the undersigned. Board and Tools can be had on the farm if required. R. E. STODDART, 5 26 Wiilowby. £10 REWARD. ■•' i HE above reward will be paid to any 8 person who will give such informa- tion as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who laid poison m Ashburton recently, thereby causing the death of several valuable dogs. J. LLOYD. 5 21 D. STOTT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR, A PUBLICANS. LICENSE. 1 PATRICK DEVANE, of Ash- -9 barton, Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that X desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be hoi dan at the Court House, Ashburton, on the 4th day of June, 1896, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publicai/- License for a house, situate at Ashburton, and known as Butler's Family Hotel, containing thirty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 4th day of May, 1893. PATRICK DEVANE. E. G. Cbisi', Solicitor, Ashburton. 537 Registered Brand. are GENUINE Cash Buyers of MILLING WHEAT IN MODERATE QUANTITIES until our friends m the trade have recovered. WE are also prepared to STORE GRAIN (if any left,) at Lowest Rates. GRISTING 9d per bushel RO-Llil-TT & CO,, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. 5 40 ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL" ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1896. "VTOTIOE is hereby given thab a Copy _LM of the ELECTORAL ROLLS ef the various Ridings m the Ashburton County are on view from 27th Instant to 15th MAY next at the following places, and a Copy also at the County Council's Offices, Ashburton .* — Mount Hutt Riding — Road Board Offices, Methven. Mount Sowers Riding— Road Board Offices, Mount Somers. South Bakaia Riding— Road Board Offioes, South Rakaia, Rangitita Riding— Road Board Offices, Llsmbre, WAKAIfUI HIDING — Mr Dickie's House, Wakanul. Ashburton Riding — Mr Bond's Store, Wheatstone.' Upper Ashburton Biding— Miss Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Road. All objections thereto to be lodged ; one copy at the County Council Office,- and one at S.M. Court Office, Ashbur- ton, on or before MAY 3%, 1896. By Order, F, MAINWARIJffG, Clerk. , 4-hburton, April 21, 1886, 4 160



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