FIRE BRIGADE.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Ashburfc n Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday. There were twenty-two members present — Capt. Focks in the chair. After disposing of the correspondence, the Captain made his annual report, and congratulated the Brigade on its efficiency ard financial position. During the past yo*r they had net had many fires to con tend with, the only one of i>ny magnitude being the Oddfellows' Hall The Biigade had lost the services of s- me of it9 most energetic members, but other new mem bers had come forward to take their p!pc?F. The Brigade p'ant was in first rate wo- king order, and he trusted the men would display the seme interest and zeal in i heir work in the future as they had in the past. The balance sheet, du 7 y audited, was read by the Treasurer and adopted. The election of officers was then pro ceeded with . The following were elected : Captain— Mr A. A. Fooks ; Lieutenants — Mersrs T. H. Pauling and T. Hayes ; Foremen— Messrs H. Baker, R. Sim{ son, and J. W. Baker. The Secretary and Treasurer were reappointed, and a Com- j mittee consisting of Foreman H. Baker, i R. Simpson, Branch man T. Barber, ard the officers .was elected. Foreman R. Simpson was appointed the delegate to represent the Ashburton Brigade at the United Fire Brigade Association's Conference at Ohristchurch in March next. After other business of a formal nature had been transacted, the meeting termi nated. The rearrangement of the several de tachments of the Brigade was made by the officers immediately after the annual meeeling.

ANNUAL DINNER.

The annual diriner was held last evening m the engine honae, which had been cleared for the occasion. The Mayor of Ashburton was m the chair. Od the rlghb of the chair was Mr John McLachlan, M.H.R. ; on his left Captain ifooks, and the Hon Major Steward,, Apologies were received from Messrs Q. A. M. Buokley, E. G. Wright, Thomas Bullock, James Cow, David Thomas, 0. M. Brooke, and H. Zander. Mrs Huffam was the purveyor, and laid upon the table a most excellent repast, which was admirably served. The Mayor m proposing the toast ot the Queen, expressed his appreciation of the honor that had been dona him twice la succession by placing him m that chair. They had noticed no doubt, m their perusal of the newspapers, that the noise of war and the rumors of it had been heard m several parts of the world, and the war knock had come very near to being heard at Britain's own doors. He was happy to say that wiser counsels than those that favored. war had prevailed, and the nation was at peace. He trusted it would remain so, and that the gracious lady they all so much honored would yet long reign over them, and that her reign would end without the peace of the Empire being broken. He asked them to drink the toast with musical honors, and to let their loyal song be "Rule Britannia."

The toast was drunk with all the honors, and the old chorus was taken up by lusty and enthusiastic lungs. The Mayor also, in a neat speech, In which loyalty breathed through every line, proposed the Army and Navy. He paid a high compliment to the Ashburton Volunteers, and coupled with the toast the names of Major Steward and Captain Dolman. The toast was a 7 so musically honored, ''The red, white, and blnp," beiug ihe song that was sung, and which Fireman Donn led. M<jor Steward, in acknowledging the toast, (poke of the enthusiasm that had existed among the old volunteers during the Maori war, and believed that the thin may yet come when the volunteers : n the British empire wi.uld have to give an account of themsolves in the field. Be was quite sure that the volunteers of this colony — regiment for regiment, company for company, and man for man, and equipped -with suitable arms — would bear their part with any portion of the volun teer forces in her Majesty's dominions. If the time really did ccma when the services of men in the field were wanted, he oould assure them there were many old officers in the colony— himself included — who would be there at the sound of the bugle. (Applause ) Captain Dolman also acknowledged the toast, and spoke for the young men under his own command. It had been said in some quarters that the volunteers were somewhat conceited, but, whether they were so or not, he knew they had the stamina, and when they were wanted there would not be a man missing at the muster for the fighN (Applause ) Mr E J. Paul in a racy speech, in which he spoke of the ability, the grasp ot public affairs, the courage, and honesty of purpose of the Premier, proposed- the toast of the New Zealand Parliament, coupling with it the names of the Hon Major Steward, Mr John McLachlan, M.H.R., and Mr R. M. Cuthbertson. Mr Paul took occasion to refer to the recommendation that had been made to Government by the Charitable Aid Board to grant SCQ acres of land on their recent Hlghbank purchase, on which to build an Old Men's Home, and mentioned that sonie years ago a gentleman left in his last will and testament a very considerable estate to the Old Men's Home. This estate was burdened with an annuity of £J6O a year for the lifetime of the testator's son; and when it was remem bered that Government gave £1 for £1 for all legacies, donations, etc., that the Charitable Aid Board received for such purposes as the Home, it would be seen that the Gome had a strong claim upon the holders of the strings of the public purse. (Applause.) The gentlemen whose names were coupled with the toast suitably replied, Mr McLachlan promising to use all the influence be could witb the Government to have the 500 acres granted to the Old Men's Home. Mr Stephen Cole Mole had been a neighbour of his own, and it was quite a fact that be had left by will the whole of his estate to the Old Men's Home as mentioned by Mr Paul, and he (Mr McLachlan) would take care to make use of this fact in pressing the claims of the Home upon the Government.

Lieutenant Pauling proposed the Borough Council, acknowledging the handsome manner In which the Council had treated the Brigade. The Council had the cjaestion of fire prevention thoroughly 'at heart, and to that fact ho attributed the enthusiasm of the Brigade m their work, and the efficiency of the plant.

The toast was acknowledged by the ! Mayor and Councillors. The speakers all , expressed the hope that the happy relations existing bee ween the two bodies wsuld long continue, l^och mpre would foedpneb^the Borough for the brigade, 1 but the finances of the municipality were not unlimited, and this fact had to be kept m view when expense was necessary to be incurred. Tne Council fully appreciated the great services that were gratuitously rendered by the members of the brigade. The Mayor offered a special welcome to the two in.osb recent additions to the membership— Messrs Barr Shaw and W, Cook^-and trusted many young men would always be available to fill vacancies as they occurred. . Mr Outhbertspn made the welcome announcement that he and the Captain had gone round the property pwners that afternoon, and bad aucoeeded

f in Collecting the handsome sum of £20 id aid of a fund to procure a hook and ladder plant. They had been very well received, and beiitved that before ihe week was over they Would have collected a sum equal to tt»e cost of tho pant wanted. Mr McLacblan added £2 2s to ' the i»at. The announcement to that effdcf w»s loudly applauded. At this point the | Mayor presented to Lieutenant Hayes and Foreman Baker two years' service bars, and to Fireman Beach the handsome certificate cf the Association for three years' tffioient service. The two-year service bars are given after seven years' service, the two members receiving them on thia occasion having been membeis of the brigade for that term. Mr Cuthbertson proposed the Aehbur ttn Fire Brigade ia a compliment ry speech, reminiscent of the members' prowess. He coupled the toast with the names of the officers, who acknowledged it. Other toasts followed, and songs were sung during the evening by members and others, the gathering breaking up shortly before midnight.

CO RR ESPOND EN CE

Wo do not hold ourscivcs rosDonsi le for th« opinions expressed by our concapondents

THE RECENT SHEEP-STEALING CASE

TO TH? EDITOR.

Sir,— Taking into consideration the large amount of time and the trouble taken by several of the J'a.P. of our district, (espsci ally Mr Thomas) and the excellent way m which they perform their duties m the. Magistrate^ Court, it is with the greatest reluctance that I feel it my duty to call at tention to a particular phasa m a case recently heard there, because to do so looks almost like accusing them of carelessness m a case which they were all so eminently fitted to judge; but how, m a sheepstealing case Mr Thomas, Mr Upton, and our Ealing expert, Mr A. Jackson, all thorough sheep men, could have got through the case with out calling attention to certain of its features and making them an object lesson to our legislators . l cannot imagine. I am one of those, among many, who have for the last fifteen years suffered from sheep-stealers, and I feel it my duty, m the interest of sheepowners, to call the attention of our legislators to a weak spot m their legislation which apparently they have not seen it necessary to safeguard. What I am about to write concerns neither prosecutor nor de fendant m the recent case — I refer to the Cobbledick sheepstealing case, of which I take,it your report is a true and faithful one, By that report I see that a dealer, Mr Bonnington, bought the sheep, supposed to have been stolen, from the defendant for 7s per head, having sold them for 9s before he took delivery to a knowing Scotchman, who, I have been given to understand, stated ah the time that they would fetch 103 6d at the yards. It. is a common saying with our auctioneers at the yards when the biddings are parti cularly low, (and it cannot have escaped the ears of our dealers) "Do you think I have stolen them? — because only under those circumstances could they be sold so very cheap," and I think that dealers whan they have sheep delivered to them at shillings below their value should look carefully into the case before concluding the transaction. Did the dealer do so m this case 1 I think not. He gave 7a for the sheep, and handed them over to another man for 9a, and had the latter not been an honest man their trail might have been blinded for ever, and one moie sheep stealing case never been heard of. Again, m Mr Goodwin's case, Mrs Cobbledick Bays : — " I told Mr TJonnington he had better get the cheque back," as more sheep had been sold (m fact nearly three times as many) than slio possessed, and m this doubtful position, or rather m this position of no doubt at all, the sheep were disposed of at 2a a head profit. Now, I would ask any thinking man if these are not the transactions that make the existence of the sheep stealer not only possible bat easy, for the sheep stealers ganerally dare not take sheep to the public yards, and therefore a certain amount of responsibility should rest with the dealer. If dealers will bjuy doubt ful sheep m a doubtful position because they can get them cheap I think they should bo made responsible for their acts. In all other cases the buyers of stolen property are care fully looked after — why should they not bo m shepp stealing cases too ? But I have said enough. It is absolutely necessary that legislation should protect sheep-owners as far aspoßsible, for hundreds of sheep are yearly removed from place to place, and no one is the least the wiser, except he who removes them and the unfortunate owner.-— I am, etc., • R. K. P. Ealing, February 4, 1896.

MAGJSTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M ) Assault.— Phil Crum was fined 20i and costs, and was allowed a fortnight In which to pay the money, for assaulting James Heseltine on January 24. Alleged Theft.— A man named John Thompson, just arrested, was remanded to Rakaia on a charge of having stolen 5s from one Patrick Ryan at that township last Monday. Accused was remanded tjjl to-morrow. Furious Riding.— Patrick Bagley was fined 10s for furious riding in Bast street. i v Civil cases.— Several unimportant civil ; cases were adjourned.

METHVEN— TUESDAY.

(Before E. Chapman Esq. and W. Morgan Esq., J.P.V) Creating a Disturbance. — Thomas Norton, alias North, alias Murphy, against whom there .was a long list of convictions, was summoned for creating a disturbance in a railway carriage, also for assaulting J. Hughes. Hughes did not appear, and the assault case was dismissed. On the first charge accused was convicted and sentenced to fourteen day's hard labour.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

fatal Accltlent on a Steamer

Auckland, February 5 It is supposed that Captain Hewson, of the Waitoa, was drowned through the railing of the stesmer, by which be was helping himself, to the bridge, giving way and falling on him in the water, which stunned him. A bolt was found broken, and a bruise on his forehead. The Itotorua. Fire Mr and Mrs Maunders, who were severely burned at the Rotorua fire, have been brought. down to the hospital ; £50 has been raided at Rotorua for th,e sufferers' relief fund. , Sliar!aii<l und Vo., JLimltert At the annual meeting of Sharland and Co., Limited, £508 was devoted to providing for depreciation, etc., and of the remaining £1693, £100 was re commended to be written off the patent and proprietary rights, and the balance carried forward. The expenses of salaries, management, etc , have been reduced from £15,Q88 to £12,Q28, Wire at a mill Christchuroh, February 6 A fire Iroke out at Wood Bros , flour mills, this morning, but through the exer tions of the Brigade it was confined to the boiler room. Damage about £300. The mill and contents were Insured for £16,5C0. Arrest of a Owned In Kx-9liniflter Dunedin, February 6 ' American advices report the arrest at New Orleans of the ' Reverend ' William Hammond, who in 1891, filled the pulpit of the Tabernacle, Dunedin. The Ameri can papers describe him as one of the most notorious criminals of the century, and guilty of every orime in the calendar.

Parisian Fashions.

From Our Own Onesp intent Paris, January 13 For walking costumes, the sailor suit is as popu ar as ever, iu fact one m -y say that iit is the only recognised form of dreFS for the streets. r lhe j itkets are of various shapes, but those that are findiDg mort \ favor are the military coat and vest, Thin corduroy costumes are also miking an effort to please, but somehow they cannot take the place of the plain cloth or tweed for piactical light walking suits. Hats are prettier, however, and the somewhat summery note that is always introduced at this time of the year has a most pleasing effect. Tulle ia undoubtedly the trimming of the season. Toques are of green vevet, the brim is of aßtrukan, and at the sidea a couple of little black headß with open jaws dicclosiog a bright red tongue ; an original aigrette and a couple of Japanese chrysan themums complete this new fashioned coiffure.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PRINCE HENRY'S FUNERAL. London, February 4 The Agents-General have sent wreaths for Prince Henry of Batten burg's funeral. February 5. Princess Beatrice and her brothers escorted Prince Henry's body inH.M.S. Blenheim to Osborne, the Queen and the Princess of Wales leaving at Oowes. The Queen was much affected. The coffin was covered with wreaths. A memorial service will be held at Windsor. SPIES IN TURKEY. Mr Herbert Gladstone who is on a visit to Constantinople is dogged by spies. THE SIAM SETTLEMENT. Sir C. Dilke condemns the Siamese agreement. THE ASHANTEE PRISONERS. King Preropeh and the other Ashan tee prisoners will be interned at Elmira. OUTRAGES AT ZEITOUN. The Consuls report that the Armenians tortured and murdered tw6 hundred prisoners at Zeitoun. [ . ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Roam, February 4 The campaign m Abyssinia will be prosecuted with energy, 30,000 troops will be placed at General Baratieri's disposal. A GOVERNOR RECALLED. 11-bdn, February 4. The Governor of Goa has been re called for n cabling imaginary victories over the mutineers. The hostages taken by the latter have been released. THE FRENCH ARMY. Paris, February 4 A twentieth army corps is to be added to the army. BRITISH AND GERMAN TRADE Berlin, February 3 German imports into Russia m 1894 were 14,000,000 roubles above the British imports, thus reversing the position m 1893. PRESIDENCY OF THE UNTTED STATES. Washington. February 4 Harrison refuses to bo nominated as a republican candidate for the Presidency. February 5. General Harrison's withdrawal will not affect the Presideniial election, Mr Reed and Major McKinley still being left for the Republicans to choose from

AUSTRALIAN

THE FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND Brisbane, February 5 There are destructive floods in the Clermont district. Two brothers named Hatfield and two stockmsn McLean and Heall hive been drowned. There is great damage to the crops. The railway hag been washed away in several plaoes. The river at Rock hampton continues to rise. A CHARGE WITHDRAWN. Hob art, February 5 The girl Brown has withdrawn the charge against Davidson whom she ac cused of the intention to drug her in a railway carriage.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

London, Februarys Mr Cecil Rhodes was heartily cheered on his arrival at Paddington station. Replying to an address from the Trades Unions, he promised shortly to receive a deputation of workmen. Capetown, February 5 Major Coventry and ten other officers have been handed over to the British authorities, and will remain in Durban hospital for the present.

Defence of the Colony

Sydney, February 5 The Conference of Commandants has finished its labours. They have recommended the immediate adoption i of the Lee-Metford rifle, so as to bring the colonial forces into line with the Imperial troops. They h>ve also further revised and recommended for adoption a draft federal defence agree ment, on the lines of that of the military conference held m 1894. The Com mandants will submit confidential re ports to their respective Governments. Arrangements for military federation, are now practically completed., and only await Parliamentary sanction.

The Re-Baptism of Prince Boris.

Sofia, February 5 Prince Ferdinand has issued a mani festo stating that the Pope has shown by his refusal to consent to the re baptism of Prince Boris that he is un able to appreciate the position. Princess Marie starts on a prolonged visit to Nice and Vienna, taking her second son with her. The Czar will stand as sponsor for Prince Boris. | London, February 5 The Standard's Vienna correspondent hints that Princess Marie is offended at the decision to re-baptise Boris. The Daily News' Sofia correspondent says it is hoped she may return.

Breaking the Record— Messrs Craig head and Berryman are evidently doing a very large tailoring business this season. What everybody cays must be true" with regard to their reduced prices, good fib, etc., AH who require new Buits for Christmas should read their new advertisement on our fro»(< page.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN

CHARGE OF BRIBERY

Melbourne, February 6 The former Board of Enquiry has resumed its sittiugs. In the first charge against Denr, Rappiport and Baxter, that they accepted a bribe in a licensing case, the principal witnes-s for the Crown, Gilbert fcSmith, who was recently arrested at Perth on a charge of perjury, refused to givo eviJence. Another witness, however, I stated that bribes had been given, but Rampiport and Baxter bwore they never, received a bribe, and that they did not know the landlady of the hotel in question. An endeavor will be made to force Smith to give evidence. ' THE INFLUX TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Perth. February 6 No less than 820 persons arrived at Freemantle yesterday. Owing to the scarcity of lodgings, many hundreds were camped on the beach and in the parks. Considerable apprehension is felt, on account of the congested state of the railway and telegraphic services, One suggestion to overcome the latter difficulty quickly, is to lay a cable between Albany and Adelaide. STATE ADVANCES TO SETTLERS Adelaide, February 6 The State Advances to Settlers Act came into operation on the Ist inst. The Government yesterday appointed the following tiustees, viz, Messrs Addison, Spenue, Johnson, Ingli«, and Staunton. The first three are interested in commercial pursuits, and the others, country farmers.

CRICKET.

Adelaide, February 6 Ferris, the cricketer, takes up his residence m Adelaide, and may play m the forthcoming matches against New South Wales and Victoria.

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Public notices. gsevt ANNUAL SALE OP DEAPEEY, CLOTJBING & BOOTS. ANDREW (V RR WILL COMMENCE A GEE AT SALE OP SURPLUS STOCK OF DEAPEEY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, ON SATUBDATi THE 18th JANUARY, fOR ONE MONTH ONLY ALL GOODS MARKED AT A » LAEGE EEDUCTION. Men's Suits at 20s Men's H*(s from 6d upwards Men's Boots from 4s 6d Ladies* Boots half-price Children's Boots from Is Ladies Trincmed Hals half-price Ladies' Jackets from 4s 6d Ladies' Gloves 6d per pair ALL GOOD 3 WILL B.ii SOLD AT A SACRIFICE FOR CASH. ANDREW ORE. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SAL E— Cornsacks (full-sized) Comsacks Seaming T wine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout i Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis) GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing "Wire Eansomes and Hornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware, Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid KOR 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 AGBfIT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



PUBLIC NOTICES. i ~~~ ~ "" STEPHEN'S OFIUrvCH, *^ A *h burl on THURSDAY — G.F.S. re-assemble in Kchoilfoom at 7 p-m. FRIDAY— Service in the Chnrch ats 7.30 p,m. Cboir Practice, 8p m. SONDaY. 8 am. Holy Communion. Members of Brotherhood i-r* St Andrews, Girls' Friendly Society, Mother's Union, Choir, Sunday School Teachers, and other corporate bodies specially invited to attend. Rev T. A.. Hamilton. 11 a in, Morning Piayer — Bev T. A, Hamilton. 2.45 Children's Service— Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.30 Holy Baptism-Rev T. A. Hamil- ton. 6.30 Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. Hamilton. BINDEE TWINE. TyTESSRS REID AND GRAY having ■*■"■*" ascertained that a certain Com- mission Agent of Ashburton has circulated a letter among the Farmers of the. district representing that he is the SOLE \GENT of Donoughy, of DunedJn, desire hereby to make it publicly known that this is not the case, as they are, and have been for years, in a position to SUPPLY BINDER TWINE, wholesale ard retail, obtained DIRECT FROM MR DONOUGRY, and not from any agent. REID AND GRAY, Per their Msn 'ger, 1 168 JOHN TAYLOR. FEBEUAEY fcl & fcfc. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON FBIDAY & SATUEDAY, J N THE ARCADE. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT WILL BE. GIVEN ON SATURDAY EVENING. Schedules can be had on application to the Secretary. 1 144 FRSD. MAKEIG. WOOD BROTHEES, LIMITED, JI/lILLERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE LVJ - MERCHANTS, CHRIS TO HURCH. PURCHASERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. We are Prepared to Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCE?, FREE OF COMMISSION, On all Grain or Produce pi ;ced in cur hands for Storage Locally or for Shipment to English or Colonial Markets. Agent for Ashbnrron and District : F. FJSRRIMAN. 2 1 NOTICE OF BEMOYAL. \I7HILSP heartily thanking icy vv numerous Friends and C.nstomers for the liberal patromgo they have accorded me during the last six years in the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a c ntinu- ance of their favors in my: . NEW PREMISES, NEXT DOOR TO MR SA.LEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothir g but the very best o f ( BOOTS AND SHOES, And decline to give shop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, I do not ask you to pay for needlesa 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 price fair. Don't forget the name, O'CONNOE'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET. 2 8 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ■JVTOTIOE is hereby given that, at a *-^ Special Meeting of the above Council, held on FRIDAY, the Gfch day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted repealing the existing By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the River Ashburton, known as the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, and making other By-laws in lieu thereof under the provisions of The Counties Act, 1886, and the said Resolution will be submitted for confirmation ah- a meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's Office?, Baring Square, Ashborton-, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. And notice la also given that, at a Special Meeting of the Council held on FBID4Y, the 6th day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted making By-laws , for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the River Rangitata, known as the Upper Rangitata Bridge ; the Bridge over the south branch of the River Aahburton, known as Hood's Crossing Bridge ; the Bridge over the north branch of the River Ashburton known as the Pudding Hill Bridge; and the Bridge over the River Hinds known as Surveyor's Road Bridge ; and the said Resolution will be submitted far confirmation at a meeting of the Council to be held at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clook in the forenoon. And notice is further given that, at a Special Meeting of the said Council held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted making By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the north branch of the River Ashburton, known as Dlgby's Bridge ; the Bridge over Taylor's Stream known ns Taylors Stream Bridge; and the Bridge over the River Rakaia known as Rakaia Gorge Bridge ; and the said Resolution will bo submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, f Ashburton, on FHIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Copieu of the proposed By -Laws are deposited at the Office? cf the Council in Baring Sqaar.fi aforesaid, and will be open to the Inspection of the public every week day up to and including the 6ih day of February, 1896, during Office hour;. All the said By-laws will, if pissed, come Into force oa the 2nd day of March, 1896. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December SI, 1895 13 ANTED Known^Great Reduction at Mbi*qr's Cheap Boot Sale,



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T. Bullock. FOR SALE. OC\ ACRES Leasehold, situated about two miles from town, having about twenty years to run, at a nominal rental, viz ,£6 per annum. There is a nico four roomt d Cottage and other Buildings erected on the property, sur- rounded .by well grown plantation. Plentiful supply of water. Apply to 2 29 ¥. BULLQOK. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR S~~A LE — 1044 acres Shepherd's Bnsh Survey dis- trict. Good Sheep Country 338 acres Near Maronan m its native state 75 acres Wakanui Plains. These proper- ties will be sold on very liberal terms . T. BULLOOK FO R SAL E, Most Valuablo 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. . TO LET— A Small Shop with Dwelling attached fronting East street, lately occupied by Mr Madden. T. BULLOCK. I MONEY— Several Sums Waiting Iri- vestmt nb at Current Rates of interest on approved Freeho'd Security. . ■ • T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WANTED TO PTOCHAJSE, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, A FEW HUNDRED SA.CKS WHEAT, Apply early, with Samples, to secure highest price, to 228 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited WANTED TO PURCHASE, For immediate delivery, pRIME MILLING WHEAT and Good Bright TARTARIAN OATS. 2 6 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. A HANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 ACRES, first-class land, good situation, near Greenstreet School, Ash- burton Forks, with House and Stabling. This property haß boen m grass for three years, and could be cropped if desired. Full particulars on application. 2 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited . Venus Tobacco Latest Success