COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS.

London, May 6

n - he total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,230,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,180,000 quarters. National Bank of New Zealand shares £1 5b ; Bank of New Zealand 4 per cent guaran tei d atook, 125J ex interest ; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's 4 per cent prior lien debentures, 98 The wool market fs unchanged. Some buyers are inactive, but ihose from the Continent ate pttrohasing strongly.

ADDINGTON MARKET.

Christcburch, May 6.

There were heavy yardings at Ad ding ton market to-day and the sale was not finished till after dark. Business on the whole showed a healthy tone but many lines were withdrawn, salesmen not caring to submit them by torchlight. Fat Cattle. — 200 head yarded, demand fairly active for beat sorts ; steers £5 17s 6d to £8, heifers £4 12 6d to £6 10s, cowb £3 12s 6d to £6. I

Hairy Cows — The yarding was of the usual miscellaneous character. The better olass met with fair competition, £5 to £8, others £2 to £4 10s.

Stork Cattle.— The yarding showed an improvement m quality ; 1\ to 3-year-old steers £4 heifers £3 15V 18-months-old cattle L 2 ss.

Fa* Cattle. — A very heavy entry, the market -for freezing sorts being somewhat irregular and prices if anything slightly •asier. All really prime ewe mutton was eagerly oompe'ed for by the trade, secondary quality sold fairly well on the whole, bm inferior sorts could only be quitted at a' reduction on rates recently ruling. Best heavy weight crossbred wethers 14a to 16s, prime freezing wethers 12s 9d to 14a 6d, prime freezmg wethers, mixed sexes 11s to 133 6d, medium wethers 9s to 11s 9d, prime heavy weight young ewes 12s to 14s, best quality aged ewes 9s to 11s, medium trad* ewes 7s 9d to 10a 3d, merino wethers 7s to 7s 6d, ewes 6s to 7s 6d.

Fat Lambs — A heavy entry of good sorts held tbeir own, but others were hard to quit. Prime lambs 9s to 12s, medium 7s 6d tc 8s 6d, others 5s 6d to 6s 9d. Store Sheep— -The yard* were unable to accommodate the large entry. Forward turnip sheep and young breeding ewes quite held their own, but anything of wcondary to inferior quality was easier. Pigs— The heavier yarding caused matters to be slightly easier for all but really well finished animals. Prime grain fed baconers 3d per Ib, good porkers 2|d to 3d. '

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the live stock markets m the Ashburton County, for the week ending May 6, 1896, as follows:-- On Tuesday, at the Tinwald Yards, the usual weekly sale of live Btock waß held. There was an average attendance of farmers and others interested, but biddings were scarcely as brisk nor prices so good as they were at the Ashburton Yards the week {>reviously, neither was the catalogue so arge, but the quality of the sheep on offer was decidedly better. Grand lines being aont m by Messrs E. G. Wright, Dr Trevor, Wt Harding, W. and T, Hayman, J. Wright, junior, etc The catalogues for the day comprised 11020 sheeb 33 head of cattle, 53 pigs, and 3 rams, of whioh my entry consisted of 3998 sheep, 24 head of cattle and 45 pigs, and my principal sales were as follows :— l3 fat crossoreds, 13s 3d ; 30 fat crossbreds, 11s ; 17 fat crossbred ewes, 8s 7d ; 2 fat crossbreds, 8* 9d ; 2 fat croßßbreds, 12s Id ; 20 fat crossbreds, 9s ; 38 fat ewes, 83 2d ; 63 fat merino ewes, 4s 3d j 60 fat crossbred ewes, 7s 7d ; 25 fat merino ewes, 4s 6d ; 46 merino ewes, 3s Id ; 3 fat lambs, 93 ; 30 cull lambs, 2s 6d ; 64 fat lambs, 10a 63 ; 50 crossbred lambs, 7s 4d; 178 cull lambß, 4s 9d; 160 sound mouth ewes, m lamb, 83 5d ; 110 crossbred lambs, 7s sd ; 134 crossbred two-tooths, lls ; 60 fat lambs, 10s 5d ; 300 crossbred lambs, 8s 3d ; 150 crossbred lambs, 6s 6d ; 81 fat two-tooths, 138 6d ; 150 fat crossbreds, 12a ; 500 two-tooth crossbred wethers, 10s lOd ; 502 crossbred two-tooths, lls 4d ; 13 cross bred two-tooths, 10s 7d ; 114 merino ewes, m lamb, 3s ; 170 merino ewes, m lamb, 2s lOd. In cattle, for everything except fats, the demand was very discouraging* I sold I 1 Bteer at £5 ss, 1 co^ at £5, 1 fat oow £4 15s, 1 fat cow £6 Bb, springers £2 10s to £4 103, £6 to £6 10s, young cattle, year ling, £1 10s to £1. 165 ; store cows £1 17s 6d, £1 16s, £2 15s/ £2 10a, etc. Geod stubble pigs 10s and 13s each, 8 slips 2s 6d, 11 bacon pigs £1 9s, etc. At the Arcade on Saturday, my usual sale of horses, implements, and sundries, took place, and I am pleased to say that I am able to hold my own as comparing prices with outside clearing sales. I sold on Account of Mr Welsh his plant of dray, whare, plough harness, and sundries, and prices obtained were very satisfactory, viz., plough £6 10a, dray £16 ss, whare £11 sa, harness £1 2s 6d, £2 ss, chains lls, four horse tackle £2 7s 6d. Horses— The entry after the fair was not large, only twenty coming m of which I sold. 10 at prices slightly bolow thoße given at the fair. Hacks lold from £5 to 10s, draughts £7 10a, £9 and £11, screws 17s 6d to £1 10s<

Burglary at Eltham.

Haweba, May 7

A telegram to the Star states that Eltham railway station waa broken open early this morning, and looted. The thieves entered by forcing the door, the safe was then blown open by some explosive, and £100 m cash was stolen. At7am the empty cash box was found blown open, and this was the firtt known of the robbery, though it is reported that about 2 a.m. a noise was heard, which is now supposed to have been the explosion.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

London, May 6

The Standard says that Mr Rhodes offers, if Mr Chamberlain desires it, to retire from the control of the Chartered Company and return to England forthwith, also to resign his seat m jfche Privy Council. The Cabinet are considering whether they shall call upon him to do so, Pretoria, May 5

President Krnger'a message to the Volkaraad is of a pacific nature. He stated that he hoped soon to meet delegates from the Orange Free State to discuss terms of union with them.

Capetown, May 6

The rebels at Bnluwayo and Gwelo are disappearing. The authorities fear it will not be easy to punish them for the outbreak.

Pretoria, May 6

President Kruger's message to the Volksraad indicates that it is intended to bring down measures dealing with the education question, but makes no reference to the grievances of the reformers, or concessions. He attri butes Jameson's raid to malevolence, and announced his intention of estab lishing two Qonsular agents m Germany.

Sydney, May 7

The Cabinet discussed the proposal of the Premier of Hobart that a joint cable be sent to President Kruger, urging clemency for the prisoners, and it was decided to take no action m the matter.

The Chrysanthemum Show.

Time and space only per mi o of oar gtv ing jasfe a line or two m thia issue with reference to the .show of chrysanthemums now open at the Oddfellows' Hpl(. Those who wish to see what can be done and is being done m thin district m the cultivation of these queen of autumn flowers should not miss the oppor tunity now affo-ded. They will be N>th delighted and surprised. Mas;ni- . cient stands of hlooms are shown by Misa tfrige. Mrs But.h>ll, Messrs G T. Smith, Orr, J. Cochrane and others, some of the fl >wera measuring as much at 10 Inches m diameter. Mrs Bushell and Mrs Lechner exhibit some beautiful bouquets, and the former a lovely baßkat, and some artificial chrysanthemums (m paper) by Miss Lily Davis also deserve mention. The hall hrs been beautifully decorated for the ball this evening, and presents a ve'-y nretty spectaole.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE COLONIAL MAIL SERVICES.

! London, May 6 Jn the House, Mr Hanabury, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said that tenders for the Indian and Australian mail service would be invited, at a minimum speed of 131 knots. No European port of call w&b mentioned, but Mr Hansbury explained tbat if Marseilles showed better results than Brindisi the Postmaster-General would be free to choose that route. Tenders for a tast Canadian-English service, to begin m May, 1898, \vill be received up to June 10.

THE STOKES AFFAIR.

The British Consul at Boma con* firms the acquittal of Major Lothairei on the grounds that he had no criminal intention.

ITALIANS IN ABYSSINIA. Rome, May 6 The garrison at Adigrat has been relieved, though the evacuation at present is difficult.

AUSTRALIAN

CONFESSION OF MURDER.

Sydney, May 7 Some time ago a passenger on the voyage from New Zealand lost his portmanteau, and a man named Hare ford, arrested for vagrancy, was found wearing articles bearing the passenger's name. This led to the recovery of the goods. The same prisoner was accused of a similar charge at Newcastle, and was sent there for identification. On the return journey he attempted to escape from the train, after murderously assaulting the warder with a decanter. Hareford, who is confined m Darling hurst gaol, has confessed that he murdered an unknown man while work ing m the bush m the Wairarapa district by shooting him. The murder took place five years ago, and it is believed that another man is serving a sentence for it. From enquiries in stituted by the police, they think Hare ford's confession is authentic. LABOR. The Delegates Board have resolved to submit the question of whether the whole strike dispute be referred to arbitration. The Board refused the offer of Brown, owner of the new Lambton colliery, to leare the miners at work, but will refer the matter to the District Lodge. LADY TARKE3. Government has decided to make provision for Lady Farkes and the younget* children until permanent proposals for their welfare are sub mitted to Parliament. THE TELEPHONE. The Postmaster* General proposes connecting by telephone Newcastle, Goulburn, and Batburst with Sydney, at a cost of £20,000. The service is to be available to the public on the bureau system. THE STEAMER WENDOUREE. Melbourne, May 7» At the enquiry, Mr Campbell, of Adelaide, gave evidence to the effect that no part of the steamer Wendouree was m such condition as to warrant him m declaring that she was unsea worthy. What were said to be cracks m the boiler were merely laminations. RE-ARRANGED. Brisbane. May 7 The portfolios have been rearranged. The Hon. J. F. G. Foxton becomes Minister of Lands , the Hon. A. J. Thome, Minister of Agriculture and Poftmaster-General 3 the Hon. R. Philp, Minister of Railways and Mines; the Hon. B. H. Dalrymple, Minister of Public Works and Education ; the Hon. A. H. Barlow, who resigned the portfolio of Minister of Lands, remains a member of the Executive.

THE ASHBURTON GUABPIAN: THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1596.



\\ AfeE CASH BUYIJRg ■ ■- OF' "' -: ■■"•"' ■ 2 •' WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEA.F CHAFF, In Large or Small Quantities. JUST LANDED, EX MOUNT MVIOU,— 1000 BALES CORNSACKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Bm>b , Limited. War<*lftOK*c>*u*tift 9 fl Clearing 1 Sale. CALE OF THB STOCK OF LATE H. OLNE3T, OHRiSTOHURCH. W. HvIOtJIKK; f. HAS BOUGHT FROM TEE ABOVE ESTATE A line $>f YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 6s 6d upwards/ worth double. Men's OARDIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8s 6d. " Black OSTRICH TIPS 4£d, worth 1« each,  A line new black bead PRESS. TRIMMINGS r-BtMwh doublt Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MI^DTS 4|d pain White embroidered COLLARETTES for children 8d each, formerly la. Children's Woollen JACKETS Is 6d each, about half-price. Hale Vow On. "THE CORNER.' jgL^^Y BRIDGE WORKS v^ jSr lltt «fia. kRE Prepared to undertake all M&*v Jiil^ll* 1^ "-■ Agricultural Work that Requires 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 is 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 largest works of the kind m tho county. The Seed Sowing is now upon us again. We ore making a Specialty m Repairs of all makes of Seed Drills. GIVE US A TRIAL. WHEAT. WHEAi:, Tlf E ARE P;R OM P T C A£S H BU V E RS" OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are also propared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES r CURRENT RATES Eollitt^ Co, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Offices and Stores : WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 159 H. M. JONES 1 H. M, JONES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. ■ - : - • '' ? • ! PUBLISHERS PRICES. . CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Oashc THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS. SHIPMENT of Booka, ex Tainui, just opened np. Great variety, suitable for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. ' STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from <Bd upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3s Od per 1000, cash. |Law and Com- mercial Papera. ' ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. r Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums^ Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINA WARE FANCY GOODS In great variety, i All at liowe§t Caslt Prices. > I have made arrangement a to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at- the shortest possible notice* H. M. JONES.



MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security at ourrent rates of interest. Apply to MRC. W.PURNELL, <. Solicitor, 4 174 . Montgomery's Buildings, BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton SERVICES. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7-30 p m j Choir Practice, Bpm j SUNDAY— B.3O am -Holy Communion Rev T. A. Hamilton; 11 am., Morning Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton ; 2 30 p <n., Children's Service and 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. Hamil'on. DROMOKE — 3 pm, Mr W. Bowman Fox. L\BOUR WANTED, TO CLEAN 150 Chains of Ditches The woi k can be insp ctrd until WEDNESDAY. May 6, when Tenders will have to bo sent m to the undersigned. Board and Tools can be had on the farm if required. R. E. STODDART, D 26 Willowby. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICANS LICENSE. I MICHAEL LAGAN, of Tinwald 9 do hereby give notice that I desire, to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Geraldine. on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of Jane, 1896, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Tinwald, and known as the Tinwald Hotel, containing 24 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the sth day of May, 1896. 544 MICHAEL LAGAN. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICANS LICENSE. I MATTHEW BARR SHAW, of » Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, do here- by give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing- Meeting, to be holden At the Court House, Ashburton, on the fourth day of June, 1896, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, containing twenty-five rooms, ex* elusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the fourth day of May, 1896 5 31 M.-B. SHAW. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I PATRICK DEVANE, of Ash- -9 burton, Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holdan at the Court House, Ashburton, on the 4th day of June, 1896, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue o£ a Publican's 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. Cum', Solicitor, Aahburton. 537 JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS AND ALLANDALE COALS ; # Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES T WISH to direct attention specially JL to the CELEBRATED mandate Coal, 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 David Thomas, Grain Store 195



; QHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITION ODDFELLOWS* HALL. THURSDAY^ MAY 7. Open from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m. Admission ... Is. 539 MOUNT HUTT DISTRICT FLECTOxtS. QENTLEMEN,— I beg to thank you for your kind support, by which 1 was returned as a member of the Moanc Hutc Road Board.— Faithfnlly Yours, 5 51 JOHN HOLMES. QUG A R jDOILING EXTRAORDINARY. I LEAD- COMPETITION FOLLOWS. Who saw Cream Dates and Cough Jubes m Ashburton before DIGGLE cime. Reply : NO ONE. Thrse linos are being imitated now, but not the quality of H. GIGGLE'S. THE MOST RELIABLE AND UP TO DATE CONFECTIONER. COUNTY CODICIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Courcil proposes to execute certain Public Works, to wit— woiks for the supply of Wator for the use of the inhabitants of the County of Ashburton, and for the purposes of the said works I he land described \& the Schedule hereto, and which is situated In th* said County, is required to be Uken, and that a Copy of the Plan of the said land has been deposited at Miss Bishop's Store, Altord Forest. Roas 1 , m the Upper Ashburton Road District, and is now open for public inspection. All persons affected are required to set forth m writing any well-grounded objections which they may have to the execution of the said works, or to the taking of such land, and to send each writing within forty daya from the 16th day of April, 1896, being the date of the first publication of this notice, to the said; Council, at its office, Baring Square,' Ashburton. THE SCHEDULE: Approximate area of Description Survey land required to of land. District. be Uken. Pour acres one rood Part of Rural Wester- »nd six perches. Section 18360 field. E. G. WRIGHT, Chairman. Ashburton, April 11, 1896. 4 107 WILLIAMS' Patent "Snowflake" Washing Machine, THE SUCCESS OF THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. A marvel of simplicity. Will wash Blankets with the greatest case Great saving of time and labor. Can now bo inspected on my premises. Henry Kassdcr, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 4 21? CARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOB fT^HIS season's shipment Is now tc JL hand. With the enormous success Ifc achieved last season, Farmers will dc well to order early HIGHEST TESTIMONIALS from all Farmers In the County who have used ifc. It will add five bushels per acre to the yield, and at the same time save a quartei bushel per acre m seed. Those who study their own interests will use no other. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY 4 211



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D. Thomas. CHAFP BAGS. , ry ANTED secondhand OHAFI BAGS In any quantity. Apply 5 26 DIVID THOMAS. an Id BULLOCK'S ARCADE, *y SATURDAY, ~MAY 9, 1896. I | THOMAS (m conjunction with H, •*-'♦ Zander) h*n receiveu inßtractions from Messrs Saiton Bros, Southland, to - sell by pub) In auotion an abova — "I Q FIRST-OLAgS Young Sound r -*-'*' Draught Mares and Geldings, [ several of them having talc an prizes m the Show Ring. Also, on account of a Client — O YOUNG DRAUGHT GELDINGS V O SPRING-CART GELDINGS f 1 UNBROKEN HACK ? Sale-1 30. 7 —mm | DAVID THOMAS, 6 49 Auctioneer. 3 Kriedlander Bros., Limited. ) SATURDAY, MAY 9, 18%. BULLOCK'S ARCADE MESSRS FRIKJVLVNDER BROS , Limited, (m conjunction with Mb , David Thomas), have received ins'ruo- D tlona frcm Mr John Meikle, of Tinnaru, to Sell by Pubtio Auction as above, the following THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES, » Chestnut Colb Au Revoir, B*y Colt ! Cannon Ball, Bay Colt Padlock, Bay Filly Lady Lear. Sale at 2 p ra. R. FRISDLANDER\. lWlmiooro D. THOMAS j Auctioneerß - -5 56 FREEZING feFACE. TT7E CAN OFFER those of our Clientß who are desirous of Shipping Frozen Meat to London, SPACE! for a l few thousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompt delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ; 4^ ■ TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Ashbarton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., ' 4 90 Land and Stock Agents. CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF I \TA NT ED, -^1000 Tons OATEN VV CHAFF. 4 63 FRIEDLANER BROS, Ltd. Henry Zander DAS HOW FOR SALE— i 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 a Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale ) . I GUNS (Hollis] GUNS f Ammunition. Ammunition. B Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire o ? J Bansomes and Hornsbys [j Plough-Shares s Crockery and Glassware Etc. g o S ■■■ Highest Market Prices Paid i y FOB J GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, 0 OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF »» s Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of I Mr David Zander, Auctioneer, 3 Henry Zander, ■ > ■ r " GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT JO iy ye ■— ie id er AGENT FOR— re r ? Sun Fire Insurance Office 8 * Australian Mutual Provident Sooleb



T. Bullooic SATURDAY, MAY 9, 189 DEBIRABLE SUBURBAN RESfr DENCE. fV\ HE Rev A. Blake's, well situated t JL the Main South Road, 'linwa district. Intending purchase™ are r minded that the Sale of this properi takes place at the Arcade at 1J.30 on tl above date as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 5 59 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 9. 197 aoTes 19^ WAKANUI PLAINS, For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell b; Pnblio A notion at the Arcade on thi above date, on account and by Order o the Mortgagee, — B.S.s 25305 and 25783, containing 1$ Acres, near Charing Orosß, latelj occupied by Mr Inkles. Fencec and divided into paddocks, wel watered with county water races, There are a Cottage and other buildingi erected on the property. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11. 3( _____ M. J. KtfUBLEY, Solicitor for the Mortgagee, Timaru, T. BULLOCK, 5 3 Auctioneer. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling In Easl Street, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis. T. BULLOUK. OFFtCRS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing J acre : — 755 Peter Street 818 A iik-n Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Ailken and Cass Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO OWNERS OF RICH HEAVY LAND, SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, O A T£C ACRES GOOD SHEEP _att I O OOUJNTUY, 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 166 Acres, divided into 7 Convenient sizid paddocks, nearly all m Knglish grasses, all well watered and conveniently situated near a school. Easy terms of payment. For fall par* ticulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LE I', at a low rental, viz, 6s per week, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE, GOOD' SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly £J»>O 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. Fall particulars od applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITES FOR SALE aa follows : — T.S. 732, Wills Street. Capital site for a house, first class land. Price £35. T.S's. 994, 995, half an acre, corner of Walker and Peter Streets, West. Price £20 each. T.S. 875, Grey Street, good land. Price £25. T.S., Aitken Street, East. Price £14 10a. T.S. 860, Grey Street. Price £25 10s. Cottage and Section well situated m Moore Street. Price £135. T. BULLOCK, Government Notices. LICENSING ACT 1881, AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF. "VTOTICE is hereby given that, ir _I_N pursuance of the provisions of th< above-named Acts, the Quarterly (Annual Meeting of the LICENSING COMMIT TEE for the Licensing District o Ashburton, will be held at the Magistrate** Courthouse, Aehburfcon, on THURSDAY Jane 4, 1896, at noon, for the purpose c: considering applications, of which dm notice is given. J. R CO LYE R, Clerk to Coinmii.tto Ashburton. M«y 4, 1896 5 31 JOHN McOONNELL, General Blacksmith and Shoeing* mi tl I BEG TO THANK my Castomen m the WYkanut and Surroundini Districts for their past support, and t< Inform them that I am now Shoelnj Hacks at 5,3, and Draughts ab 6s. 4 21< ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL- ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1896. "VTOTICE is hereby given thab a Cop; _I_N of the ELECTORAL ROLIS c the various Ridings m the Ashbnrtoi County are on view from 27th Instant t 15th MAY next at the following places ar d a Copy also at the County Council* Offices, Ashbarton ; — Mount Huxt Riding — Road Board Offices, Methven* Mount Somkrs Riding — Road Board Offices, Mount Somers. South Bakaia. Biding— Road Board Offiaes, Sooth Rakaia, Rangitita Riding— Road Board Offices, LUmore, Wakanui Riding— • Mr Dickie's House, Wakanui. Ashburton Ri^nq — Mr Bond's Store, Wheatstone,' Upper Ashburton Bjdjng — Miss Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Roa< All objections thereto to bo lodged one copy at the County Council Offici and one at S.M. Court Office, Ashbni ton, on or before MAY 31, 1896. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashbarton, April 2}, 1886. 4 If The women of New Zealand have near every right that men possess. They hai also the privilege of securing a tailor mac Waterproof Cloak at the New Zealai Clothing Factory. Newest styles for wint 1896. We guarantee every garment to ha' sewn seams throughout. Call at the Facto) and inspect our large range of pattern Alex Hendry, Manager.— Advt,



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