The Canterbury Prohibi bition Council.

Ab yesterday's meeting a vote of sym pathy and condolence was passed with Mr 3. W. Leadley m the great bereavcmont, he has suffered by the death of his late wife. The Rev. L. M. Isitt waseleoted an him Vioe-Preaident. The Rev. F. W. Isitt opened a discussion on *The besfc means to ba adopted for seoaring saitable candidates throughout the district,' and moved— 4 Tais Council recommends that m every electoratesteps be taken to secure the election of candi dates of moral worth, who will pledge themselves to support the principle of untrammelled control of the liquor traffic by the people.' The motion was carried. MrG.J. Smith, M.H.R, opened the discussion on the question of * Farther Legislation,' and moved — • That thin Council determine to do its utmost to secure the following amendments to % the Lioensing Act during the coming session : —(1) The submission of the question of colocial option to the vote of the electors of the colony, as proposed by the House of Representatives last year, but rejected by the Legislative Council; (2) the recogni tion of the right of the majority to decide all questions at the poll ; (3) that Clubs should be brought under the popular vote m the sarae»manner as hotels.' Mr Andrews seconded the motion, which, after a very short discussion, was carried. Mr Taylor moved— * That this Council recommends that » Bill be introduced on behalf of the prohibition party into the House of Representatives, immediately it assembles next session, conferring upcn the people the power of colonial option, establishing the right of the majority to rule, and placing Clubs under the popular vote ; and that the Executive be asked to confer with Mr a. S. Adams m drafting such a Bill, with a view of submitting the same to other Executive dounoils.' Mr Sheate seconded the motion which was carried , Messrs A. R. Atkinson and W. J. Hellyer were elected delegates to the New Zealand Alliance Executive. The following resolution, on the motion of Mrs Newton, seconded by Mr Wake, was citried :—' The Council affirms the desirableness of the introduction of a Temperance Text Book into the State schools, and is of opinion thai Professor William Taylor's book, entitled • Alcohol, Its effect on the Body and Brain,' is the most suitable one for the purpose.' Mr Theo. Wake introduced the queß- i tion of * The Administration of the Law ' and moved :—' This Oounoil declares its oonviotlon that the non-enforcement of Licensing Laws is a standing and deep disgrace to the Defence Minister and head of Policß Department. It affirms that there cannot be any true or permanent advance m temperance reform until purity aud justness of administration pf the law are secured, and that the pre sent lax administration ■ and inefficient control are calculated to frustrate all attempts to secure the benefits of prohi bition.' Mr G. Aimstrong seconded the motion, which was carried- On the motion of the Rev. J. Dawson, seconded by the Rev J. Dellow, it was re solved to call the attention of the Minister of J ustice to the ' defiaat attitude ' of a publican m theVorth Island whose license, it*, was stated, had been cancelled by the Licensing Committee, hut who continues to sell m defiance of law. The resolution added — • This Council protests against the neglect of the Justice Department to prose oute, and call* upon the Minister of Justice to pnforoe the law, for the impartial administration of which he is responsible ' Mies Maginniss opened a debate on the 4 Plan of Winter Campaign,' She said they, mast educate the people, especially the youth, on the value of prohibition ; per-onally canvass houses and distribute prohibition literature ; place psop'e on the roll ; hold open air, Sunday, and other meetings ; women's afternoon meetings ; git I>' meetings ; make the Bands of Hope and similar Societies more effective, &c She moved— * That during the winter months a Vigorous effort be made to thoroughly work every district by means of public meetings, and that the Executive be instructed, while not neglecting other districts, to devote special attention to the districts m which there are' at present no definite- temperance organisations, and that the circulation of leaflets and other appropriate literature be carried on as funds will permit. The Rev C. Porter seooned the motion, whioh was carried unanimously. On the motion of Messrs G. Sheart and Blanohard a hearty vote of thanks wa« accorded to the Rev F W. Isitt for the valuable services rendered to the cause of prohibition. ** During the Convention 175 delegates were present.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

■ — . ; — ♦_ HOME A Mil FOREIGN THE IMPERIAL BUDGET. London, April 17 Sir M. Hicksrßeach said that they had had a wonderful year. The receipts showed £101,074,000 and the expendi ture £97,764,000. The surplus id hand was the largest for fifty years. The national debt had been reduced by £8,000,000. The estimated revenue for next year was £101,755,000, and the expenditure £100,047,000. The surplus would be applied as follows : — To preventing the levying of double death duties. £200,000 ; to the reduc-' tion of the land tax, £100,000 ; to the relief of agriculture, £975,000 ; to the reduction' of (? the national debt) £433,000. The whole of this year's surplus will be devoted to the Navy. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. M. Blowitz, m his correspondence to Tlie Times, declares that the Kaiser's tour through Italy and Austria has had the effect of re-forming the Triple Alliance m its pristine vigour. THE VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS BILL. Bishop Moorhouae, speaking on the Voluntary Schools Bill, said it would be necessary to rate voluntary and Board schools on a similar basis. INTERNATIONAL TREATIES. The Times* Vienna correspondent wires that the treaties binding Italy to , Austria and Germany expiring m 1897 are certain to be renewed, though the/ two latter countries did not press for their renewal. THE SOUDAN WAR. Oaibo, April 17 Major Sidney routed 300 dervish cavalry and 100 infantry at Tokar. Fenwick's Egyptian cavalry routed a seoond attack killing thirty of the finetnv.

AUSTRALIAN.

CARDINAL MORAN. Sydney, April 18 Cardinal Moran joins the Mararoa ab Melbourne to take part m Monsignor Verdon's consecration. THE SQUADRON. H.M.S. Orlando, accompanied by the Ringarooina and Wallaroo, sails for New Zealand on May 14,

THE CLAN LINE STEAMERS Owing to the proposal to increase freights between Colombo and Aus tralia by the mail lines, it is expected that the Olan lino of steamers will run a tri weekly service from Calcutta I to Sydney via Colombo. COLONIAL OEPENCE. Melbourne, April 18 Tho Government contemplate pur chasing five Maxims and two thousand Lee Metforct barrels which will be fitted to Martini stocks. The Treasurer however, fears he cannot find the money. LIBEL ACTION. The libel action, Mirams v the Argus, has begun. The defence is fair comment. WRECK OP A STEAMER. Brisbane, April 18 A small steamer, the Arakon, has been wrecked at the mouth of the J Barnard. The captain, one sailor, and a passenger were drowned.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS London, April 17 , Consols 111 ; New South Waleß 4 per cents 121 ; 3J do., 107|; 3 do., 100£ ; Victoria 4 per cents, 113| ; 3J do., 106| ; South Auatra lian 4 per cents, 113 ; 3& do. Uo£ ; Queens land 4 per cents, 115J; 3£do., 108; Taema nian 3J per cent, 108 ; West Australian 3J per cents, 108, ex interest ; Zealand 4 per cents, 114* j3£ do., 108 ; 3 do., 100 J. New Zealand frozen meat is unchanged. New Zealand hemp market quiet ; 70 bales sold at £15 10* per ton. The English wheat market is firm, the Continental is dull, and the American a shade for the worse. Colonial bar'ey is not quotable. Oats, fine quality, 243 9d ; com mon sorts, 20* 6d. Beans 27a 3d. Butter, market flat ; Colonial nominally 883 to 925 ; Danish unchanged, - '

DAIRY EXPORTS.

We learn from theiV.Z. Times that Bince the opening of the present dairy produce season, m September, 29, 142c wt butter and 15,115cnrts cheese have been exported from New Zealand to London. Victoria ex p>rted, m the same period, 126,017cwt butter and 16cwt cheese, and New South Wales (owing to the drought; only 1037cwt butter. I

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the live stock market m the Ashburton county for- the week ending April 17, as follows:— On Tuesday, at the Ashburton yards, the usual weekly sale was held* There was an unusually large attendance of farmers and others interested, and their biddings were brisk and lively, which resulted m almost a ■ total clearance at prices slightly above lust week's quotations. The class of sheep entered were principally breeding ewes, several large lined coming from stations round the distriot, and sold well up to owners' expectations. Lambs likewise were eagerly sought after, and for any good sorts competition was brisk. The entry for the day was the largest this year, totalling 16,009 sheep, 56 rams, and 44 head of cattle, of which my entry was made up of 9005 sheep, 43 rams, and 35 head of cattle. I succeeded m placing 7984 sheep, 34 rams, and 29 head of cattle, at the following prices : — 10 crossbred ewes 10s 6d, 30 cross- { bred ewes and wethers 9s 2d, 37 merino ewes 5s Bd, 11 fat crossbred 9s lOd, 50 crossbred ewes 73 Id, 42 meiino eweß 4s lOd, 21 fat four-tooth wethers 12s, 30 merino ewes 4s Id, 25 merino ewos 4s 6d, 25 crossbred ewes 7s Id, 44 crossbred lambs Bs, 24 crossbred ewes 3) 6d, 40 crossbred lambs 6s 7d, 20 lambs 6s, 52 lambs 8s 3d, 76 two-tooth crosß hreds 5s lOd, sound mouth merino ewes 3s 3d, 178 six and eight tooth crossbred ewes Ss, 136 crossbred ewes 6s lOd. 686 four year old crossbred ewes 8a 7d, 64 two and four tooth crossbred wethers 9*, 767 merino ewes Is 9d, 500 crossbred six and eight tooth eweß S3, 60 lambs 9s Id, 61 crossbred lambs 6s, 31 lambs 83 Bd, 125 two-tooth orossbreds 7s, 56 merino ewes 3s 2d, 131 halfbred Bix and eight tooth ewes 7s 7d, 138 merino ewes Is lOd, 117 halfbred two tooth 7s lid, 90 cross bred lambs 8s 7d, 100 merino eweß 33, 305 eight-tooth crossbred ewes 8b 7d, 285 eight tooth crossbred ewes 7s 9d, 213 cross bred ewes ss, 628 fat two-tooth cross breds 12s, 162 crossbred ewes 2a lid, 199 fat lambs 8s 4d, 234 two-tooth halfbred ewes 8s Bd, 292 fat lambs 10a 2d, 57 halfbred ewes 6s lid, 131 merino ewes Is 9i, 17 lambß 6s 2d, 60 lambs 8$ 9d, 76 crossbred iat ewes 8s sd, 114 lambs 7*, 200 crossbred four tooth ewes 7s 4d, 700 four tooth crossbred ewes 8s 6d, 313 crossbred ewes 3s lOd, 70 crossbred ewes 2s sd, 54 two tooth crossbreds 9s sd, 184 merino ewes 2s Bd, 201 crossbred ewes ss, 122 orossbred ewes 7b lOjd. Bams -Shropshire, lg, ljg, l£g, 1£ ? , 2igs; English Leipester, lg, l£g, l£g, 2ga ; culls, 33, 3* 6d, 4s 6d, 75, 6 d, 19a. Cattle— l fat steer £5 15s, 2 heifers .£5 15s, 2 cows £2 12s 6d, 3 good fat steers £6 17s 6d, cow £4 Jss, store steer £1 10a, 16 stores, two year old, £2 10a, steer £1 17s 6d. No pigs came forward. v

Hydatid Disease.

The following revised suggestions for the prevention of hydatid disease have been issued by the New South Wales Board of Health, and will be placarded m public places throughout the country: " This disease arises from people swal lowing the eggs of a tapeworm which lives m dogs. The eggs, which are too small to be noticed, usually retain their power of development into tape worms long after they have been passed. They may be carried into drinking water ; or, as impure water is often used to water vegetables, the eggs may cling to these, and thus m various ways, reach the body of man. The disease is m a large measure pre ventable. All useless dogs should be destroyed, and their bodies may be either burned or buried from 3ft to 4ft deep m the ground. All diseased and ownerless dogs should be similarly dealt with, for an ownerless dog picks up a living anyhow and anywhere and is precisely the one that is most likely to acquire the tapeworm. Keep dogs and their kennels clean ; do not feed dogs upon offal ; keep them from filth of all sorts. Do not allow them to be within the house. Keep them at a distance. Do not handle them, they may have the tapeworm, and the eggs adhering to the dog's hair may be transferred to your hand and then to your mouth. If you do handle them, wash your hands at once. Do not allow a dog to lick your hand, if it does wash your hand at one*. Do not allow dogs to associate familiarly with child* ren; the reasons are obvious. Keep dogs rigorously out of the kitchen garden. If dogs may have contamin ated water, do not use it for any pur pose until it shall have been boiled, for boiling pestroys the eggs. All vege tables should be boiled before eating them, but it salads or raw vegetables are required take special precautions. All salad vegetables shonld be pulled leaf from leaf and scrubbed under the tap (not. in a dish) so as to detach any of the eggs, etc , that may be adhering to them.

Women's Council.

At yesterday's meeting the following resolutions were passed : — Moved by Mrs Talker and seconded by Mrs dchnackenberg :— *That In. the opinion of this Council the treatmenfa of prisoners on remand ought to be modified, und that they ought to he allowed to see relatives m the presenca of a warder, seated, instead of standing on one side of an iron grating.' | Moved by Lady Stout »nd seconded by I Mrs Taskar: — 'That m the opinion of this Council a larger measure of teohnical education m connection with our primary and secondary schools is much to be desired.' In speaking to the motion L*dy Stout expressed the opinion that technical education would do mo-e to solve the question of the unemployed than State farms, village settlements, or any other schemes. Moved by Mrs Talker and seconded by Miss Sheriff Bain : — ' That this Council m m favour of the present »ystem of free, compulsory and secular education/ Moved by Mrs Bievwright and seconded by Miss Sheriff Bain :— ' That women be eligible to serve on all juries, but chat m all oaset> where women are being tried fo* in fanticide, and men are being tried for offences against women and girls, only married women should be eligible.' A motion by Mrs Tasker ' That m the opinion of this Council members of Parliament should be urged to support the Undesirable Immigrants 8111,' was opposed by Lady Stout and lost by 6 votes to 4. Lady Stout said she con* sidered that Chinese, from their sobriety and thrift, were desirable colonists. She wished it to be understood, however, that she was expressing her own views, and not those of her husband, who was President of the Wellington Anti-Chinese League. Mrs Tasker moved :—' That m the opinion of this Council the nation of New Zealand, through its representatives, should reject the Japanese treaty.' Mrs Izjtt seconded the motion. Lady Stout strongly objected to their noting on this motion until they knew what the provisions of the treaty were, md after soma discussion the motion was frithdrann. Papers were read by Proftssor Bicker ton on * The problem of Purity ' ; by Mrs Fasker on ' Undesirable Immigrants ' ; by Mrs Williamson on 'The uses the State might make of Women's services ' ; for the Rev. Dr Strong, of Melbourne on 'National sation of the Land ' and by Mr F. E. Taylor on ' Old age pensions.' Mrs laherwood moved — * That with a Hew of securing for the people an assur ance against poverty m old age it is iesirable that a system of old age pensions jr annuities should be established m this joiony, subject to the following condi tions being observed :— (1) The cost to be i charge upon the consolidated revenue; 2) the qualifications of the recipients to be twenty years' residence m the colony, md a certified age of sixty-five years.' Mrs Sievwrighti seconded the motion, which after a discussion was carried, one ielegate not voting. The Council at 10 p m. adjourned till 10 a.m. t-n.AaiT

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Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. iBBfeBHK^MHMSL&^pBWSBI^ Austrian, American & Colonial WH|g|BM^Mffll|^agpUßnPWß by the haodredi • m«iTOP°"ffP™3K»arEyS^^Tpffl|L fc * ' P*"ue* from 3< each. HEARTH RUGS and MATS _, ' In Great Variety. PICTURE FRAMINO.-Aaplendidlotof Mouldings ja.t to band. Pioture Framing done at moderate prim.. AGENTS FOR OLEGGS*. PER AMBULATORS^ BURSON'S WICKBR CHAIRS, &c; T H. UNDRILL & CO., CABTNET-MAKERH, UPHOLSTERERS, & PICTURE FRAMERS, TANCREt) STREET, Opposite Arcade and next Bnildiny, Society's Office. 3 181 I *) BRIDGE WORKS, Yl^^^^^^^^^KlL WORTH & SOU Hi dn A re P ar€^ s-toiihdgrtakeatt M^^ltihvJSS^^ ' jSt 1 Agricultural Work that Requires lI!SI^BLij]!E!SSBLjJ--'aiiflS9 r '^ Kon or Timber m its DON'T be afraid to call with any kind of job : -we have the Men. Machinery, aDd Material, to execute it. " I" There is often great talk about our Local Industries. Here is an j opportunity for you. -Enpourage 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. Wo are making a Specialty itt Repairs of all makes of Seed Di ills. - OIVE US A TRIAL. SHFARMAN BROS, y^B have Jaat Landed for the Coming Season a large consignment of— TOoaafcitt Kenned Kerosene which barna far Longer and produces a more Brilliant Light than any Oi! m the ma kef, , ~ _~ .......as well a b being Absolutely Safe; Also— ' - 100 BOXES CGSTON'S BALMORAL SPERM CANDL3S. These Candlf s are Etißlitb M«nnhcture and srp too we 1 known to need any oommenf «npy do Not smoulder when eitinguished like ihe nif jority of Oa» dies. AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAR AT VERY LOW PRICES. I . • POWDF.R, SHOT, CAPS. CARTRIDGE, Ktc, and all other Spqmmen * Requisites s»t Wondei fully 1 educed rates. Anyone m Wan- of a Fit 8 ; -class GUN,, at v Low Fipure, sbou d intp«ct Our s-ock before -.-■■■• # pnrchaeinp c pewliPie. . ■ C o(1h dolivnrt>d daily Orders by Vrw de>v»toli«-d with pnncrtmiity. I CHEAPEST HOUSE m Afehburloo for CROOKRIES. CHOCK KR\' & HARDWARB SATLSFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. • 1 1 1*' A RMTTn \\H i > S., market House _ ' . . . •..., __^^ : Telephone 53 —TO THE LADIES— l JSew Drapery and Clothing ■■.-.:. . for - ■:'■• ;. ._ ,;•■•- •.■ •• ••■■ AtfTDMN AND WINTEIL ; THE LATEST FASHION IN ;'. TIRBNOH & ENGLISH Dreßa Materials ? : French and English > Millinery , ■ Ribbons, Flowers, .and Feathers A BEAUTIFUL SEtEOTIQN OF LADIES' JACKETS, MANTLES, & CLOAKS. CORSETS IN ALL THE LATEST MAKES v , . EVERYTHING UP-TO DAT/B KAIAPOI HOUSE. ISew and Seasonable Goods ' . ' •■ ;' ■■ ■ .-.".' now. . " ■"• . '■■ :: ; ■■"..■■ - : BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VAKIETIES, CHOtCE PATTEBNd, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, .; • - making 'A : - vV ■.■■ ': •-■■ Grand Display. Country Friends will be duly waited upon with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. ' MITGHELL& TUBNER. JANOREI) 3IREET



T. Bullock. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m East Street, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis; ■ • T. BULLOOK. TilOR SALE an improved Farm of 156 [ -*? Acres, divided into 7 Convenient ! sized paddocks, nearly all m Kntjliah grasses, alt- well watered and conveniently situated near a 6chool. Easy terms of payment. For full par- ticulars apply to T. BULLOOK. ..... HIHDB. B-OR SALE ~ Lot 48, near Mr Norrish's Blacksmith* Shop T. BOLLOCK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing J acre : — 755 Peter Street 818 Ait ken Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aiiken and Cats Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOOK, Agent. FOR SALE. " ! GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Marnnan, partly O'JO Fenced. Persons e'esirous of Purchasing a block auoh hs the above, are invited to -inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion.. T.- BULLOCK. " TINWALD. TO LTi,T--Cottage fronting Graham's Road, next the Hotel. T. BOLLOCK. WIN SLOW. FOR SALE— Lot 120, containing £ acre. Any reasonable offer accepted. ._•_ T. BULLOOK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. THE THREE SECTIONS adjoining Mr Meddins' property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are Invited for these* Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE or To Let— To a good tenant at a Low Rental com- modious premises situated m Moore street, next to the Wakanni Road Board office. Recently been painted, etc., and renovated throughout and now all m good order. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE-T.S. 732, QUARTER- AORE, Wills street, only one section distant from the corner ; first class land ; capital site for a house. . _ . . Also, T.S. 904, 905, HALF-ACRE, corner of Walker and Peter streets, and near the West Town Belt. T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. FOR SALE -T.S. 25, MoMurdo .Street, T. BULLOOK. MONEY. TO LEND on Approved Freehold Security, at Current Rates of Interest, special sums of £500, £300, £160. ' •■ ■ T. BULLOOK. Hanmer and Graves. IHAVE the Pleasure to announce that I have taken into PARTNERSHIP- MR S. H. GRAVES, who was for some time the Manager of the Bank of New Zealand here, and the Business In future will be oarried on under the style of Hamner & Grayes. [ It h the intention of the new firm to carry on the business already taken up by i myself m all itß branches, and as my Partner has added a very substantial sum to the capital formerly employed by me, the Extension of the Business right through will be sought. Hoping that this announcement will be satisfactory to the Business People, Far- mers, and the Public generally m the Ashburton County, I only have to aek I that a'f*lr share of the business going will be sent our way. . E. W. HANMER. Aahburfcon, April 13, 1896,



Henry Zander. ; APPLES. APPLES. lAM PREPARED TO( ! Purchase _ A pplea IN ANY QUANTITIES. ■Vpply at Onco to — HENRY ZANDER. 13 Henr j Zander OA S 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.'s Colonial Ale 'GUNS (Hollk; GUNS Ammunition Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Ransomes and Hornsby's, Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassnr, 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 AGF.NT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Inßurance Office Australian Mutual Piovident Soclet ftT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton SUNDAY 19th. 8 30 a.m , Early Celebration of Com- munion— Bey T. A. Hamilton 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 p m., Evening Prayer—Rev T. A. Hamilton. npHEKE will be but one Mass m AsU ■- burton on Sunday, April 19, and that will be at 8 o'clock a.m. Mass at Methven that day at 11 o'olock a.m. 4 106 J. J. Q'DONNKLL. BIBLE IN SOHOOLB. A PUBLIC Meeting to advocate the introduction of a Scripture Text Book m to the Schools will be held m the Oddfellow*' Hall, on TH.U RSD AY, April 23, at 8 o'closk. Addresses by the Binop of Ohristohnrch and others. Collection for expenses. 4 07 Wright's Celebrated Family Brand Coffee is the best m the market; try it; sold everywhere.



MUNSiKOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALA&DI A BOOT STORE FOR ONE MOUTH before Stock-taking. We have Keduoed m pric* every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale jpW.y defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men* Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d | Men'a Good Bluchers 4s lid Ladies' Pretty >>hoeß, tan or black, 6a 6d Ladies' Glajs© Kid Shoes 8b 6d glen's Eaßy Waltzing Shoes 7a I Ladies Strap Shoeß from 4a 9d Children's Strap Shoe* Is 9d | Boots and Shoes from U9d to 270 6 1 ■< Roll up m Thousands. Look at «'ur Windows and Dojrs for Bargainß Country orders promptly sent to any address. KOTB ADDRESS- J ME I.L Oil ZfiALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBOKTON. 1896. HAVfi JUST OPENED OUT A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF lew- Winter Good*, Comprising the Most Fashionable and Durable NEW WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, SERGES, TKOUSERINGS, MELT- NS, BEAVERS, VICUNAS, and other NEW OVERCOATINGS, Ere. NEW WATERPROOF COATS— AII styles made to measure and Guaranteed „_ Thoroughly Waterproof. NEW. WINTER BOOTS, including Beßt English Hand Sewn, Porpoise Hide, etc. (Imported direct from the Makers). NEW WINTER SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, RUGS, BLANKETS, Etc. jjg- THE LARGEST STOCK OF TAILORING GOODS IN ASHBURTON 10 SELECT FROM. Call and Compare our Reduced Prices. THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASUBURTO^



D. Thomas, ASHBURTON HORSE FIAR. | lonsbeach"" draught HORSES. T HAVE been instructed by JohnGkigg. -*- Ebq ,to Sell at the above Fair, bo be HELD ON THURSDAY, APEIL 30, 1896 O« DRAUGHT EOR&KS, Good m all Farm Work, Young. Sound, and Staunch, now m work On account of J. Ballantynb, Esq , Ruapuna— Of) DRAUGHT HORDES (all now ™^J working), to he sold on account of hts letting his work by contract y GRAND PONIES i General Entries and Present— 14:9 HORSES of all descriptions Sale at 1130 DAVID THOMAS, 4 103 * Anoti nper. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1896. Town Property centrally situated m Peter' Street. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re- oeived instructions to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade on the abore date, — Property centrally situated m Peter Street, as follow?, via : — T.S. 535, containing £ acre, on which is erected a Cottage with Verandah and othvr buildings ; now m the occupation of Mr William Smith, Carrier. This property is centrally situated, being only two sections back from East Street and not far from the Railway Station and Post Office. Terms at Sale Ssle at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 4*134 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS. 'lIENDERS. wanted for proposed im- ■*• provetnenta Presbyterian Church grounds, Ash burton. For particulars aoply to the undersigned on or before WEDNESDAY, 22nd April. 4 132 OHARLEB REID. mENDERS are Invited for BUILDING J_ HOUSE at Boccleuoh. Plans and specifications at my Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, April 25, at noon. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 4136 Architect. Public Notices ASHBURTON COUNT? EUKT CLUB PTIRE following Meets have been fixed _L for the months of APRIL and MA* : - ■ APRIL- THURSDAY, 23 — Post Office, Ash- burton, at 12.30 , THURSD AY, 3 ) — Wins'ow Hotet ! at 1 p m I ■ ■ m-aY- WEDNffiSDAY, 6'h- At Mr John O'Grsdv'sat ll.Soa!m SATURDAY, 9— Tinwald Hotel, at lpm THURSDAY, 14-Dromore, at 1 pm THURSOAY, 21— Road Board Office, Longbeaoh, at 11.30 a m MONDAY", 24— Wincbmore, at 11.30 am THURSDAY, 28 -Elgin Bridge, 1 p.m. M. DIGBY MILLER 4140 Hon. Sec. JTtT&T I4NDEO, 10,000 Yards Sheep Netting, WITH CENTRE STBAND. TyE ARE PREPARED TO QUOTE i SPECIALLY LOW PRICES FOR QUANTITIES. QUALITY GUARANTEED. John Orr & 00. ASHBURTON.



■-' ■■■' ' •"" ■ — " ■-■■ -^^^^^3f Public notices. j EYRESH Oysters and Cray-fish To- l *- night.— Jewitts,"? Opposite Mail . Jffice. 4 142 4 GERALDINE TROTTING CLUB. THaRSPAY, APRIL 23, 1896. t MRST-R\OE STARTS AT LI S p.m ' I A C iach will meet thi midday train from the north. A. ERSKINE, U26 Hon. Si>c. TINWALD SALEVARDS. TUESDAY, APJKIL 2), 1896. MR HENRY .ZINDER has re- caived iubtructions from various clients to sail at the abo\e yards the fo'lnwing lo f 8 of sheep : — 1300 'i- wo- tooth crossbred EWES and WEI HERS (three parts wethers) 600 Four, Six, and Eight-Tooth Crossbred ' EWES-a jrood line 500 Half-bred Good LAMBS ©OO Sound Mouthed MERItfO EWES SOO TwO-tOOth Half- bred EWES 30 0 Three-quarterrbred good lambs, And various other lines: DAVID ZANDER, 4 139 Auctioneer. LIVERY & BAIT STABLES. MRS O. F. SCOT! desires to notify that she has disposed of her business as Livery Stablekeeper, Burnett Street, Ashburton, to mil jr. UiOYn, and trusts that he will be accorded the same liberal amount of support she has always received, IN REFERENCE to the above I can confidently assure *the Public that good Horses only will bn kept m my Stables, and Traps from a Dog-cart to a Waggonette. Pony Cart, etc:, can always be obtained f roai me ; also Saddle Horses and Vehicles at aU hours at reasonable charges. 4137 J. LLOYD. MOUNT HOTT ROAD DISTRICT. OTIOE is hereby given, m pursuance *•? of the provisions of the Road Boards Ace, 1882, and the regulation of Looal Elections Acb, 1876, and the amend- ments thereto, that AN ELECTION of TWO MEMBERS m the place of Messrs D, Cameron and M I. Browne, will be held on MONDAY, May 4, ac the Road Board Office, Methven. NOMINATIONS In the prescribed form are to be delivered to me before noon, on MONDAY, April 27. G. H. ALINGTON, Returning Officer. Methven, April 17, 1896. 4 135 In the matter of The Land Transfer Act, 1885, and m the matter of memo- randum of Mortgage registered No. 15041. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Canterbury District, acting at the request of the Mortgagee, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT BULLOCK'S AROADE, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1896, at 2 o'clook m the af cernoon, — 144 Acres, Being Rural Sections 27634 and 26745* i about three miles from the Kyle i Post Offioe, and occupied by Mr , Edward McAnalfcy, Farmer. I 'or further particulars apply to Messrs J Izabd and LouGHNAff, Solicitors, Hera* I ford Street, Christohuroh, or to th« Auctioneer. 4 i?g



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