CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION — CL-PY BIGHT Heavy Floods. Athens, November 29 Heavy floods have ' caused great damage and loes of life m the vicin ity of the capital. November 80. The death roll m connection with the floods has reached fifty. German Navy Estimates. / Bbrian, Noverabet 29. The Reichstag i* indignant at the German navy estimates for the year being placed as high as 130,000,000 marks. Mines Closed. Pretoria, November 29. The coßt of labor and the dynamite monopoly have caused Barney Kar nato's two principal mines to close down. Their stoppage has created a Beneation throughout the land. The Rebellion m Cuba. London, November 30 The London Times Havana corres pondent states that General Weyler'B mission has completely failed. As the result of a fortnight's operations fifty rebels have been killed, while 6000 of the Spanish troops are sick or wounded, General Weyler publicly stated that the only plan was to starve the rebels. The Bulgarian Elections. Sofia, November 30 The Bulgarian elections have re sulted m a victory for the Govern ment. At Sofia a mob marched to the Palace and demanded freedom of election. They also stoned the gen darmes, but were afterwards, de aperaed by cavalry, A Fatal Crush. Calcutta, November 30 During a fete held at Baroda io. honor of the Viceroy's visit, two crowds met at a narrow point of a road m the People's Park, and a fear ful crush ensued. Twenty-nine people were killed and many injunad.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

[United Press Association.] Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. (Received December 1, 10.12 a.m.)

Dock Strike.

Paris, November 30 The French merchants propose to take advantage of the Get man dock strike to divert trade to Marseilles. The Socialists. i The Socialists at Carmaux pelted and biased Jaures, a prominent j Socialist deputy. Fights occurred m / , the streets. ;

Australian.

(Received December 1, 10.23 a.m.) Telephones. Sydney, December 1 Jn order to meet the growing de mand for telephones, Gfovernnjenfc i? obtaining a thousand of the latest type from England. Since the charges were rpduced twelve hundred $ew telephones have been installed. TUe Australian Harvest. Melbourne, December. 1 Harvesting is general m the wheat districts and the yield a good deal better than was anticipated Brisbane, December \ The bulk of the w^eafc already is harvested. The agricultural depart? ment estimate the yHd at about three quarters that of the past year's. The grain is m good condition. A Mining Syndicate. An influential British syndicate is negotiating for the purchase of exten sive mining leaseß m the Loddon valley and propose to expend £100,000 to £200,000 m developing the deep alluvial leads. An Exqdus. x Tlie/ assistant Government statis tician calls attention to the unsatis factory state of the figures m regard to the population estimates. The colony lost persons by emigration last Quarter.

SENSATIONAL DISAPPEARANCES

rrx 1 r- SyDNEY, November 29 9?be GJenbrook njystery is deepening. A third man, named Leslie, is now re ported to be missing. Government have offered a reward of £100 for a due. The police are scouring the mountains m an endeavor to find the remains of the. missing men. During the search of a disused shaft, Detective McLean had a thrilling experience. Two men lowered him, and when he encountered a large snake at the bottom, they were unable to haul him up, and the detective passed a bad five minutes before extra help was secured, and fi he was hau^lcl safely to the top; JPresto'hiß thenameof the second missing man. He was a sWdent of mineral ology at §yc(ney JJriiyfcrsity portions pf his clothing have beep found at Jjinden, and the police theory is th,at Wilier was" niacje away with at Gtienbropk and Preston at Linden. The fpuntry round about is very wild. A man named Harewoo4 or P^tler is f wanted" m connection with the affair. A similar advertisement was inserted m the Newcastle papers, but the replies were never called for.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYRIGHT.] CONSTANTIN6PLS, 30 Many members of the Young 1 urkey party have been arrested. » Ba.ris, November $£. Hanotaux stated m the Ohafnbei of Deputies that the foreign embassies m Constantinople were acting m per feet accord.

CO RRESPONDENCE.

do not hold o irsel cs rdsponsib'p. for ttio oi>iui'>os e.vpivssed by o.ir correspondents; ,

PACKING THE ROLLS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l have seen it stated that men m Government employ are moved by hundreds into electorates to vote for Government candidates, and are pub on works dignified by the name of co-operative contracts, and enrolled for the district the work is m. They are not allowed the same privileges as are granted to seamen, shearers, and musterers—to vote where their homes are. Mr Seddon actually got a bill recommitted, and forced the clause out remedying this, by by means of a servile majority who owed him gatibude—which is a lively sense of favours to come. Can this be true ?—I am, etc., Knquirbe.

STREET LECTURES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — I have attended many lectures de livered by able temperance men m England but never heard so much personal abuse thrown out as I have at two lectures daliveied by the Rev. J. Olpherfc. If he waß m the Old Country and used the same language he would soon be glad to seek friendly shelter. He appeira to insult all sober men who are not prohibitionists by classing them with the drunkards. He also tries to mimic the hotelkeepers and puts out a lot of very misleading statements if not deliberate untruths. Fancy, sir, a minister of the Gospel to be moved off the streets by the police for using low and insulting language by ca ling a gentleman a dog because he differed from him m opinions.— I am, etc,  No Drunkard i

A TRAVELLER'S VIEW.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir, — Having been asked by a great many farmers and others how the election will go, and not being interested myself as I have v.o veto here— my business is a continued travelling all over the country— I find that Mr McLaohlan is fcbe favourite, and should have a Very large majority. By inserting this m your valuable paper you will greatly oblige. — I am, etc., A Traveller.

MR DAN BRICK ON THE ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Your unwarrantable attachment; of my name to a paragraph m your paper of November 28, constrains me to the belief that you will allow me to discuss a subject of more importance to the public mind, viz., politics and politicians. Will the best man get the most votes on Friday next ? I hope so. One candidate has, I regret to say, retired from the contest, who, m my humble opinion, was the best, and who undoubtedly would have got my vote. This is Mr John Mcßeague. I have endeavoured to study the good qualities, gifts, and graces attaohed to the four at present m the'field, and have arrived at the " unwilling conviction," re sulting from sober and satisfied judgment, that Mr Joseph Ivess is the next choice. I say " unwilling conviction " because Mr Ivess don't advocate the redress of that which he must know from experience is pressing so heavily on me — he being of my faith. Apart ftom this, however, he has served the electors well m the past ; has never lost an opportunity of benefiting us when the occasion required ; has always carried weight by the suitabiliy of his suggestions ; and has been looked upon as an authority by colleagues on intricate points. It is true that he was amongst the first to introduce the cheap money scheme. It is true that he had the honor of riding round the Rakaia viliage settlement accom panied 'by a real live and white Minister — the lamented John B&Uance — who acceded to his wishes in'getting the aettlera holdings enlarged. Ifc still holds good that he was instrumental jn getting for the railway employees their 1Q per cent restored. And finally, it is notoriously true tha^he has been maligned by some of the V upper crust' — scandalmongers — who succeeded m landing thVtnsely.es m an irreparable vortex. I know lip, w an absent man, or a man about to depirt from a district, is assailed by curs and cowards who, I regret to say, will be found m a community. This cap fits an upper crust Ashburtonite, who I w uld gladly have out m the open. Mr J. TV. Sawlehaa not many vices ; has he many virtues? Mr John McLachlan would sefve the t lectors and himself best by mind ing his farm 'instead of subjecting a weary house to the indignity of the prospective accumulation of his great-granlchildren. Good natured John reminds me of the old proverb " Put a beggar on horse-back, and he will tide to Old Nick." I have endeavo cii to honestly picture the true character of the Liberal candidates, and at the risk of exceeding the limits incidental to popular debate— on paper — will conclude with the chanting of a stave as follows : — (Air : Marching through Georgia.) Seddon is the poor man's friend, Has grit and backbone. Outmatched is Stour, Ruaßell, Hutchi* son, • • > " Lv •' "v^hen tackled by him alone, ivess a bom fighter, "Who breathes the same ozone. Approves of the land for the people. Chorus. — Hurrah ! Hurrah ! for Ballance, Mack, and Reeves. ' Hun ah ! Hurrah ! Let the Conserva t ive" do a freeze." 'Wear it on your banners, And unfurl ii'fco the breeze. Crbd made the land fur the people. ■'•■•;- ~ d A n Brick. Tara, November 28, 1896.

MR MASL IN'S RETIREMENT.

TO THE! EPITOH. Sib, — At last, atter waiting for about a fortnight, your readers are treated to another effusion from ** Oymri " on Mr Maslin's re tirement, though the style of writing shows the mark of the cloven hoof. I knew I hit the mark when I asked your correspondent to produce his credentials as a late supporter of Mr Maßlin's, because one that was a genuine Liberal and Prohibitionist would never dream of throwing m his lot with a rank Conoervafcive, especially when his can didate retires infavor of Mr Sawle. After a Very labored effort, which muat have caused him some nights of anxious thought and tremendous strain, "Cymri" admits that "Mr Maslin did. not say that Mr Sawle was a weak 1 politician.'' One point gained for me. Bub then hs thinks ne will quibb'e out of I hat corner by jumping into another, as he adds," he could not' with any grace have done bo, but he showed him to d^o co." Now, for mere humbug and clap- trap I have never come across such a quibbling gtate'

nient, devoid of all that goes make up thac grandest principle of uprightness— tnith. \ wpnt follqw, Sir, your correspon dent through th,at scurrilous statement of Mb abou^ "wiping $he floor" for J oou\d equally reply that Mr Maslio sunk Mr Wright m a mud-hole out of which he will never rise. But I don't believe m such indecent statement, and if a cause cannot be won fairly, it won't be won by such con temptible phraseologies. This erstwhile supporter of Mr. Maslin has come out m his true character (unmasked, though he does not know it) when says that " Mr Mftsliu is not. fih f.n «;.[» tlEriioelatonet of Wright." Fellow electors, £ think my task is done, for I have exposed to you a sham supporter of the retired Mr Maslin, and you Will now be able to' judge' way " Gymri " is so bitter and so annoyed at Mr Sawle'a candidature. But for all ibat truth will triumph on Friday next, and instead of Mr Sawle being 16 votes behind; he will this time be about six limes that number ahead, and all such croakers as •'Oymri'" will have t° hide their ignominious headj beneath'the lament tatiooa and wailingaof the National Ass. It has been whispered that, seeing there is bow no hope of beating Mr Sawle fairly, tactics of the most contemptible and dia bolical are bo be 'adopted m a vaiia attempt bo defeat him.' If such there be, I warn my fellow electors not to be led away with them or believe them. But as Mr Sawle baa \ms »mopg«t vi to long and lujpwn by %\]

aS ail upright and honorable maii, ahcl one that would make a very creditable represen tative. I doubt not th,it snch a warning is unnecessary. I b?lip.ve m fighting fair an- 1 never hitting below the belt," and if a cause can't be won m an honorable way, I don't believe m descending to disreputable tactics m oider to secure that end. However, on Friday next the " weak politician " will be the " strong one," and he will be paced at the top of the poll largely through what "Cymri ' is pleased to term "the mob," for I am one of ihem myself and not ashamed to own it. — I am, etc., Prohibitionist.

THE COMING ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Sixty years ago the British people had do political power whatever. Now as far as this colony is concerned they have nearly the limit of that power. Well, how are they going to use it ? Are they going to use ib m the interest of bhe masses or the classes ? Hitherto the few have governed m the interest of individualism instead of nationalism. The preaent Government has shown a desire to legislate m the interest of the people as a whole, therefore I would aak my fellow electors to consider well which of the candidates now offering themselves will be likely to represent them aoaa to secure the greatest good to tho largest number. — I am, etc., W. H. Whiting, Tancred Street, Ashburton, ... November 30, 1896,

CRICKET.

♦ (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION — COPYRIGHT.) Sydney, November 30 Ir dale's letter to the Cricket Association, asking certain terms for play at the com ing intercolonial matches, was considered at a meeting of the C icket Association to-night. It was decided to inform Iredale that he must folow the usual custom of ask ing for payment at the conclusion of the matches. Haweba, November 30. In the Cup Match on Saturday, Crawshaw scored 103 runs, not out, his average for four iunings being 87 runs. , Dunedin, November 30 The Australian cricketera departed by the Mararoa for Tasmania to-night.

The A»hburton Cricket Club played Geraldine m the Domain on Mo-iday. Ash- , burton went m fir-t and scon d 99, Davis ( figuring commend ibly for 30. Russell for ] 25, Alington for 15, Percy for 11, and , Denshire for 10. The second innings only yielded 55, of which Upton and Curtis scored j 14 and 11 respectively. Geraidine's first , essay credited them with 110 — I^itto 49, Moore 23, FUh 12. The second innings was ( started, but after one wicket had fa'len for 50 time w&b called— Moore 34— leaving . victory with the visitors. McDonald, Davis, Percy, and Andrews bowled f r r the home team, and Pish, McLean, and B. McDonald for the visitors.

COMMERCIAL.

— «, [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT.] London, November 29. Up to date 47,000 dales of wool have ben catalogued of which 44,630 have been sold. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cablegram from their head office, dated Loudon, 26bh mat: — " Wool market strong, with an upward tendency."

THE VOLCANO.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT.) Rotorua, November 3Q Te Mari, Taupo, is again active. 4 l<»rge volume of smoke is ejected boa great height, obscuring Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Auckland,, N,ovemher 30. The activity on Tongariro pontjnuecT all lasi week. I'^e spene, wn§ continually changing, and the moat interesting outbursts i were best seen from Taupo. One day it was Ketetahi, next it would be Te Mari, while Ngarnhoe maintained a fairly regular emission of white steam, bub the other two ' were erratic. It is from Te Mari that the real eruption, accompanied by dirt and smoke, comes. There is every appearance of a fresh outlet above Te lylari. A party of tourists iutend ascending the mountain this week, and their guide wijl examine the locality and report) any material change or alteration,

THE GENERAL ELECTION

♦ ■■ Mr Duthie, who is absent at Nelson, has wired withdrawing bis nomination for Wel lington city. Mr John McLachlan addressed upwards of 100 electors m the Greenstreet School, last evening. Mr Stone, (Chairman), who said |he had known Mr McLachlan for thirty , years, introduced Mr McLachlan, who spoke [ for two hours and was greeted with applause throughout. He said that he must tajtfe this opportunity of saying that although he held it |rts d.uty %o address the electors m every oentre, he found that he would not be able to do so. Mr M. Rooney, Winchmore, pro posed and Mr Green seconded a vote of thanks aud confidence m Mr McLachlan, which was carried unanimously. Mr McLachian addressed aboub 200 elec tors at Tinwald Town Hall, on Saturday evening, Mr Gates occupying the chair. The candidate spoke for about two 'hours on the usv^al l^nee, and on concluding several Very relevant questions' oh political matters were answered' In a manner that seemed to meet with general approval. Qn the motion of Mr Doherty, seconded by Mr l^eharry, a vqte qf tfianks. and qpnfidence \n the Government wss carried. Air Hutphisan delivered a farewell apeeoh to his old constituents at Hawera last night, and waa subsequently baoquetted. Mr Soddon speaks there and at Eltham to-night.

Invercargill, November 3C It is offically announced that Mr Beaveo, a candidate for Awarua, principally m the prohibition interest-, has withdrawn. This leaves the fight to the Hon J. Q. Ward and Mr C. Cowan.

HO RRIBLE AFFAIR.

■ ♦ (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.—COPYRIGHT. ) Auckland, November 30. This morning e^ native named Te Wiream M.atene, was engaged digging sulphqr near T^tere, when the crust gave way and he was precipitated into a large cavity of boiling water. ' Another native named Kini Awihinia, similarly employed gloss at hand, beard ih,e shrieks of hia unfortunate com-, paniou and. dragged him out by the hair of t^e head. Wairemu was so severely Bcalded that l^is recovery is hopeless. Both are well known footballers,

Tto Boating Fatality.

■». (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION — COPYRIGHT.) Hawera, December 1. At the inquest on the bodies of the Waingongoro victims a verdict was returned that the fatality was the result of an accident,

The officers for the ensuing year of the • Thistle Lodge (No. 627j B.Q.J were installed : §nd invested on Monday evening, being : Bt. 1 Andrews' Day. The ceremony took place m i the MiWOnio H«M.. a»« * w «8 performed im b presßively by D.D. past mastera Brothers r Scaly and Sparrow, the musical service i being m the hands of Bro. E. W. Hanmer, c organist.. The following were the officers 1 installed:— lJ. V/.M., Brother Thomas* l or • i ganj r.^lM.', Bro. 4. A. Orr; D.M., Bro. - T.»|Williams ; S,M., Bro. R. Meaolem ; S.W., . Bro. W. Moßae; J.W., Bro. J.Hampton; 9 Treas., Bro. W. Sparrow; Sec, Bro. J. : , Mellor ; S;D., Bro. J. MuUaney ; J.D., Bro. • J. Eurhsey ; 1.5. G., Bro. Q. ' Morrison ; b M.C., Bro. J, Cpg^bnro ; Orgaaia6.» Bro. E. : j W. Hanmer; Tyler., Bro.' W. Patterson ; Ste -1 wards, Bros. 1 J. Henderson and J. Ashton ; s Auditors., Bros, A, Firm»n and J» 1 Bl\i9^. ..

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Election Notices. MR JOHN McLaOHLAN TNVITES the Electors to meet him at— WAKANUI, TUESDAY, December 1 SEAPIELD, WEDNESDAY, Decamber 2 ODHFELLOW'S HALL, Thursday, Decem- ber 3. At eight o'clock each evening. Ladies Cordially Invited. 11 158 NOTICE. MR J. wT SAWLB TNVITES the Electors to meet him ai WILLOWBY— TUESDAY, December 1 ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON —WEDNESDAY, December 2. LIS MOR E— THURSDAY, December 3 AT 8 P.M. The Committee will meet Every EveniDg at 7.30. . MR J. WSAWLE T3ESPECTFULLY invites the LADY ELECTORS To tneeb him at the Oddfellows 1 Hall on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, | at 3 o'clock. 12 6 j *— mmm^mm hbhh— = =se- . F. Ferr.man. i ; i FO R SA L E,— A SMALL Grazing Farm consisting of 320 acres, with house and outbuildingp m good repair, within easy reach of Ash burton. Just the property that will suit a thrifty man with small capital, or wculd be | just the thing to work m with anyone | tarmiog heavy land. Apply to F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE several eligible Town and Suburban Building Sites for Sale. F. FiiRRIMAN. Public Notices. AUCKLAND GOLD MINING SHAKES. FOR ~S A L E. "OOAT Harbour, 800 Shares at £5 per 100 Ake Ake, 1200 Shares at £4 per 100 Jay Gould, 500 >hares at £8 per 100 Irving, 1000 Shares at £5 per 100 Three Star, 2000 Share* at £4 per 100 Maid of Erin and Mavourneen, 750 Shares at £5 per 100. FRED. MAKEIG, 11 107 Arcade, Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. "THE Monthly and other payments will 1 be received at ihe Office, Tancred Street, THIB DaY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 5 34 Manager. ASHBURTOM PUBLIC LIBRARY. NOTICE is hereby given that the Read- ing Room of the Public Library, will be closed to the public on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, th« 3rd and 4th December, prox. , the room being required for a Polling Booth for the General E'.ecton. CHAS. E. FOOKS, J Town Clerk. I Aahburton, November 30, 1896. 11 225 TRUST FUNDS TO LEND!! /^N APPROVED FREEHOLD Security, at LOWEST Current Rate of Interest. Apply to JOHN ORR OB HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 11 165 . "Y"OU ID TNVITED 2 Till! AQUA! IO SPORTS ON FRIDAY, at S p.m. OPENING SWIMMING SEASON. A.A.S.C. 12 3 W. BURNS, Hon Sec. MR OSBORNE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months, viz., March, July, and November. Orders may be left with M~X LLEWELLYN OWES, at his Muafc Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbmton FLOWERS, FLOWERS." ALL LOVERS OF FLOWERS are re- minded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending ou,t the first week m November, vis. --! Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardiaß, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise wilt receive my prompt attention. eTAMES^PORTEK, NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11 133 LAZARUS'S SIGHT. TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sola Agent for Ashburton District^ 8. BALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, j LAZARUS' Patented System ensures comfort; and oorrest sight. Dont spoil your eye by using badly fitting Spqcfoolei



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Public ftotic§£ ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB. BICYCLE RACE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 MR W. PRESTON'S TROPHY. NOTICE. — The Advertisement appearing m the Guardian of yesterday is now altered as below : — Distance — Ashburton toLaghmor and back First Prize— Trophy (Gold Albert Chain), presented by Mr W Preston, value £3 10a. Second Prize — £1 Is. Third Prize— l2a 6d. W. V. THIELE, Hon. Secretary Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club. 12 10 FOR SALE OR TO LET, A NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSK, situated m Burnett Street, opposifc. Catholic Church. Apply to ALBERT ROBERTS, - 12 5 West Street. £50 REWARD. T WILL PAY the above Reward for such Information as will lead to the Conviction for Criminal Libel of any Person found guilty of Circulating a certain Dastardly, Lying, and Scandalous Libel affecting my- self, and which some of my political opponents have been unmanly enough to disseminate throughout the Electorate with the view of injuring my Caudidature. Persons willing to give this information will please communicate with me, or Mb C. W. Purnell, solicitor. EDWARD G. WRIGHT. December 1, 1896. 12 7 Tenders. TENDER & rriENDERS ore rrquired At Once for _L Ploughing 1500 acres grass land 10 x 4. Also Discing and Harrowing per stroke per acre, and Rolling p.r acre. For Particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 11 199 Lagmhor. LONGBEACH KOAD DISTRICT. rriENDERS are invited to be Eent m not _L later than 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 5, for the following works : — No I— Shingling Terrace Road, about 800 yards. No 2 — Shingling Longbcaoh Road, about 1200 ynrds. No 3— Shingling Boundary Road from side diain, about 38 chain*, No 4— Shingling Beach Road from side drain, about 54 chains. No s— Shingling Boundary Road, about 800 yards. No 6— Shingling Griffith's Road. No 7 — Shingling Anderson's Road, about 300 yards. C. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors Longbeach Road Board. 11 193 T. Bullock. CHERTSEY. FOR SALE— Lots 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, some of which front the railway. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Shop aad Dwelling m Moore Street, rental, 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Premises, Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mr Kirk. T. BULLOCK "~~ TO LET. rpHE Rev Mr Blafce*s property, well JL equated corner of Wilkin Street and , Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic Bridge. T. BULLOCK. _____ SPECIAL sum of £550 to lend on ap- proved freehold security at lowest ourrent rates. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE^ AN IMPBOVED FARM OF 1 AOQ ACRES, situated above the JLv/t/O Dromore Railway Station, being R.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, also granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes and other buildings erected on the property. Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE. PROPERTY well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley J. Chesterman, as follows, via, — Lot 16, on which is erected a Square Dwelling House of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc., and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. To be sold as a whole, or if desired separately. As Mr Chesterman is now residing m the northern part of the provincial district, the property is to be sold at a sacrifice, and on easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. KQ f\ ACRES » Wakanui Plains, front. 0O U ing the road leading to the Sohaol, being R.S. 25093 and otb.ee?, mostly m English grasses, well watered with County Water Races,, very suitable to work with abme oi the rich, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERSI. 1 f\ A - G:ft] ®S. Sifcuafcea about 3 mileß JtUv/ from Winslow, all fenced, part m English grasses, remainder m its native state. There is a good cottage of 3 rooms with verandah, etc., erected on the farm — the property of Mr T. B, Richards, wanted £400, on exceptional fy easy" terms o| payment, vb., g§Q cash,' balance' by instal- ments extending over 4 years, bearing the low rate of interest of 5 per cent, per. annum. : " T ' % SULLOQK,



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