ihthe Actof 1892 whieh;made itpossible. The Government acted on this advice, and practically mortgaged the sinking funds Up to their full value by issuing debentures against them. In his opinion this was rotten finance, and they could not find terms of condemnation too

strong for such a procedure. (Hear, hear). The Colonial Treasurer and some of those who merely re-echo what they are told, had tried to throw dust m the eyes of the people by saying that the sinking funds had not been touched, that they are still intact. Mr Hall- Jonei, he was Borry to see, had taken up this parrot cry of the Treasurer. He spoke very differently about it m the House last session, pointing out that every £100 so treated would m the end be added to the public debt. He did not believe m making surpluses m that way, and condemned it m the House as a surreptitious way of raising revenue. It was said "We must have money somehow for public works,"and m reply tie said they should come to the House and ask for it, and obtain it m a legiti mate manner. The predecessors of the present Government could take no oredit m this matter, for they did not provide a sinking fund at all. They took the money from the local bodies and said nothing about it. Their Act required it ; but it wm left to Mr Ballance to establish the sinking fund. THE PROPOSED TREATIES. Mr Maslin next spoke about the proposed treaties with Canada and South Australia, condemning the project as valueless to the colony. In the case of Canada there could be no trade done with the east coast owing to its distance, and on the west coast there were only 100,000 people to ex change with, and a large share ot their business would be done with the United States. Similarly with South Australia, the population was not half that of New Zealand, and a quota tation from the Premier of South Aus> tralia showed that they did not need much from New Zealand. There would have been some advantage m a treaty with New South W*les, New Zealand's best customer among the Australian colonies. RELIEF AND FAIR RENT. Mr Maslin next spoke briefly on the Pastoral Tenants Relief Bill, the necessity for which he and Mr Flat- 1 . man pointed out to the Ministor for ! Lands, who immediately saw the im- { portance of retaining the present ten- . ants m occupation by reasonable con- j cessions ; and of the Fair Rent Bill i which he thought would have a better { chance of passing if made to apply only ( to the leases of the Crown and public ( bodies. With regard to the latter he j expressed the opinion that the Bill was j purposely prevented from passing last ( session j and it wquld not be passed ( this session, because it was such an } excellent One to have as an election ( plank. There was no opposition to it, , but it was never allowed to come up to , the top of the list. j TfiE REFERENDUM | He explained the Referendum Bill , and claimed it as an essentially Liberal ( measure, as it mads the people the j final authority m disputes, yet every , one of the Ministers voted against it. ( The Referendum if adopted would very { seldom be used, because the Upper ( House, knowing that they could be } ignored if they remained obstructive, , would be more reasonable m their j opposition to Liberal measures. OLD AGE PENSIONS. \ Touching the question of Old Age Pensions, Mr Maslin said the proposal ] seemed to* be to provide a pension for ( everyone, so as to be quite fair, whether : she or he needed it or not. He would prefer to see more liberal provision ( . made for the Charitable Aid Boards, so that they could deal adequately with all cases of distress*, whatever the age of the necessitous person. He scouted the idea of there being anything degrad ing m accepting such assistance when a person was really m need of it. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. He spoke m opposition to the in troduction of the Irish Scripture Lessons Book into the public schools, on the ground that the public school, where denominations met on a com mon ground at present, is not the place to teach religion ; that as the Scripture reading, according to the Bill, is to occupy half an hour every morning, it would be made to take the place of a reading lesson, and those who were absent under the conscience clause would lose so much instruction m read ing; and that under the conscience clause for the teacher, it would be im possible to make provision for other teachers m the multitude of small country schools. Furthermore the settle ment of the question was to be left to the householders who attend the meet ings for the election of school com mittees, a most inadequate tribunal ; a question of such importance should be remitted to a Referendum of the whole people. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM. He next spoke of the need oi Parlia mentary reform. They were sup posed to have Party Government, but they had only a poor substitute for it. It consisted really of the Governor m Council, which was another term for the Premier. The Premier selects his col leagues and he and they decide what measures shall be brought forward. They never took the Party into con sultation unless they found themselves m a hole, and then a caucus was called to get them out of it. He doubted whether electing the Executive would produce any improvement. It would be a vast improvement if the House had greater control. If a member, moved for a return on any subject of importance to obtain information the Government can oppose it and often do. He instanced a return asked for relative to the Porirna asylum, to ascertain who was responsible for the scandalously bad character of its construction, but the Ministers mance uvered so that the return was never ordered. At present there was no method of compelling Ministers to act fairly, short of saying " Out you go," and Ministers on the other hand could say " If you don't pass this Bill, and m the shape we please, we'll send you about your business," as the Minister of Lands did actually say on one occasion. He also criticised very severely the large accounts run up by the Ministers for travelling expenses and allowances m addition to their salaries and house allowances. Figures were given of these items for the last two years, showing that the Premier charged over £1000 last year under this bead, and all the

c- Ministers over £800(3. i i was time, be s > thought, that tie House had more coa 8 trol over the purse strings when such g excessive sums were spent by Ministers n who received liberal salaries, and were, d i at no expense for telegrams or postage, D land hid e^ry thing done for them. (Hear, hear ) Some of his remarks had not been complimentary to the Govern ment. He could not help it. Last, session they brought m a Bill to appoint 1 an additional Minister. It was men tioned m the Speech from the TLrone as a necessity because Ministers were overworked, and their toil was en dangering their lives. Yet Mr Seddon could go on a tour m the Uriwera country, Mr Ward could go to Eng land, and Mr Beeves take a trip to Australia, and the business of the country seemed to go on just as well as when they were at Wellington. Olearly another Minister was not necessary. The Bill was given notice of m the necond week of the session, but it was ot brought m till the last week of the session, when many members had gone away and the remainder were demor alised. It was, however, defeated by a majority of nine. THE STRENGTH OP PARTIES. In conclusion, Mr Maslin denied bat there was going to be a reaction. He demanded that the people should have greater control, greater power over the administration through their representatives, but they would not get that through the Conservatives. There was no more chance of the Conservatives taking the place of the Liberals than of the moon becoming the sun, The Conservatives always had the story just before an election and go about the country repeating it—" The country is going to the dogs, the finances are m disorder ; everything is gone wrong and we are the only men who can put them right ! " This was sheer egotism on their part. They never did anything m the past m the way of putting wrongs right, and never granted a reform until it was wrung from them. The Conservatives always tried to discredit Liberal finance ; at the last election they said the country was galloping to a deficit. The country had passed through ex cessively bad times, yet the deficit had not appeared, and with the present prosperous harvest and the prospects generally, the returns this year must show a substantial advance. (Ap plause) The Opposition pretended that they alone had the interests of the country at heart. They did not show it by their attention to business during the session ; there were sixteen or seventeen of them, and they were frequently represented by only one or two, and when the Public Works estimates came on, because they could not have their speeches reported m Hansard, they walked out of the House m a body. If there was one newspaper m the colony more strongly opposed to the Govern ment than any other it was the Welling ton Evening Post, and this was what the editor of that paper has to say about the Opposition m September last: — ' The small body of members who style themselves the Opposition, and who at the beginning of the session went through the form of electing Captain Russell as leader, do not deserve the name of a Farty. They are united by no stronger ties than were the denizens of the Cave of Adullam — discontent with things as they are and antipathy to those m power. They are simply a fortuitous concourse of political atoms, without cohesion m policy or principle. Let no such men be trusted." , Mr Maslin spoke for two hours and was frequently applauded- QUESTIONS. In answer to questions, Mr Maslin said he would be m favour of the Crown taking control of the educa tional resources, where necessary for land , settlement. He hoped the Midland Kailway would not be com pleted by the Government, as it would be " the biggest white elephant on the earth." Mr Mebarry proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Maslin for his able address. This was seconded by Mr T. i Williams, who was glad to believe that Mr Maslin would make a good Oppo sition member, from the manner he criticised the Government this evening. The motion was carried ; and with a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting closed.

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THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sib,— l am of course prepared to accept the Rev Mr Hamilton's statement that he did not usa the words at the late meeting attributed to him by your reporter. And I am glad to see that he admits the justness of my strictures on the assertion that * the principles of morality are endangered by our education system, ' and frankly says that the author of such a libel would justly merit the lash of even an anonymous writer. I am, however, at a losb to see any material difference between what the rev. gentleman admits and what the condensed report m your paper attributes to him. 1 note that he doea not commit himself to any direct statement, but there iB no misunderstanding that when he said ' to ignore moral culture m oar schools i% an outrage on human nature ' he meant to convey his opinion that our schools ignore moral culture, and thus outrage human nature. Again, when he asserted that * to develop those (qualities) of the head (mind 1) and leave hiß heart (devo tional feelings?) untrained — curses, rather than blesses,' be intended to express his conviction that, the system oi teaching adopted m our public schools was a curse, rather than a. blessing. To my mind these 1 references to the work done m our public ] schools are even more unjustifiable than the ' words that have been repudiated. And I am inclined to think your condensed report puts the matter m a less objectionable form than Mr Hamilton himself does. For my contention is that although religious instruc tion is not given m our schools, moral instruction is. Just a word or two m reply to the Rev Mr Jnglis who pooh-poohs my assertion that he and his friends are trying to introduce the thin edge of denomination al ism. If I mistake not the promoters of this agitation have continually assured the public that as they know they cannot possibly hope for denominational grants * they must be content with the Text Book ' This back view of the position makes all the difference. The front view presented by Mr Inglis iB intended to convey the impression that if they got the Text Book they would not think of asking for denominational grants. The converse, however, is the true picture, as they cannot* get the grants they will be (for the present) content with the Text Book. Or to quote the Bishop of Christchurch, who I see is supposed to be an authority — ' Half a loaf Is better than none. '—l am, etc., PARENT.

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8 I ANOTHER MUSING COMPANY. c , London, April 27 ' } The Kurunui Caledonia Company is • announced, with a capital of £175,000, * issuing 70,000 shares. ' VERDICT OF MURDER. (' April 28. At the coroner's inquest on the bodies of the children found m the Thames, a verdict of murder was re turned against the woman Dyer. IMPERIAL POLITICS. In the House, Mr Balfour stated that the Government were resolved m any event to pass the Voluntary Schools Bill and the Bill for the relief of agri cultural distress by reducing the rates on farming lands. The fate of the Irish Land Law Reform Bill be said trembled m the balance, and it would be impossible to pass it into law this session if there was to be an extended discussion on it. A motion '* that the Government have control of the time for the remainder of the session," was, on a division, adopted by a majority of 142. RUSSIA AND CHINA. St Petersburg, April 27 The Russian Government denies that China has ceded her any territory. THE MAYOR OF VIENNA. Vienna, April 27. At the request of the Emperor, Dr Lueger has renounced the office of mayor. THE PREMIER OF CANADA. Ottawa, April 28 Sir McKenzie Bowell, the Premier lof the Dominion, has resigned, and will be succeeded by Sir Charles Tupper. PACIFIC CABLE COMMISSION. Sir M. Boweli and Sir F. Smith, who will represent Canada on the Pacific Cable Commission, leave on the 9th of May. Mr Sandford Fleming accompanies them as expert adviser. THE FRENCH CRISIS. ) ] Pabis, April 28 M. Meline is forming a new Cabinet. President Faure urged M. Hanotaux to accept the portfolio of Foreign Affairs, and it is believed that he will consent.

Sir Henry Parkes.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Sydney, April 28 At a meeting of the Cabinet the Ministers regretfully acquiesced m Sir Henry Farkes' wish for a private funeral and resolved to place on record an ex pression of their deep regret at his death. The Government has invited all the public officers to attend the funeral to-morrow, and also rrdered that the flags on the public buildings shall be lowered to half-mast. The Hon. R. J Seddon telegraphed expressing *the sympathy of the New Zealand Government with Lady Parkop. Sydney. 4pril 29 Mr Chamberlain has cabled statiDg that Her Majesty and the Imperial Government heard with regret of the death of Sir Henry Parkes, who was so long a prominent figure m Australian

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Telegrams and letters of condolence have been pouring m from all parts of the colonies. Over fifty wreaths arrived yesterday, including emblems from Lords Hampden, Glasgow, Oar rington, and all the Colonial Govern ments.

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PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

THE AGE LIBEL CASE.

London, April 28 Mr J. H. Smith, late chairman of the South Australian Railway Com missioners, is appealing to Mr Speight's friends to raise the amount of security to enable him to appeal to the Privy Council against the judgment m the libel action against the Age The amount of security fixed by the Vic torian Court is considered excessive.

THE NEW ROYAL ORDER.

The Royal Victoria Order is to be conferred chiefly for personal service to the Queen.

LI HUNG OHANG. St Petersburg, April 28 Li Hung Ohang had a great recep tion on landing at Odessa.

RELEASED. Constantinople, April 28 The Rev Mr Napp, the American missionary who was expelled from Diarbekr, has been released from cus tody.

A CONCESSION.

Lisbon, AprU 28

Portugal has permitted Great Britain to convey arms through her territory at Beira, on the East Coast of Africa,

THE VIENNA MAYORALTY. Vienna, April 28 Dr Lueger's retirement from the office of mayor, is only temporary, and he acts as deputy until after the cele bration of the foundation of the Hun garian Monarchy, when the Crown will sanction his election.

London, April 28 The Vienna cosrespondent of the Times says the Lueger incident created a profound sensation, and adds that he leads a party equally hostile to the Hungarian Jews.

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THE STEAMER WENDOUREE. Melbourne. April 29 Mr Olarkson, Government engineer for South Australia, who was deputed to make an independent examination of the steamer Wendouree, on behalf of the Sangster Enquiry Board, stateß that the bunkers were so thin that it was dangerous to carry coal m them. He could knock a hole through any where with a hammer. The frame was almost eaten through, and he found serious cracks m the combustion chambers of the boilers. The decks were very thin m many places, and all the boilers were leaking.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

London, April 27 Mr Chaniberlaiu, replying to Presi dent Kruger's statements, expresses • liimself confident that by patience and tact a satisfactory solution of the preßem difficulty is to be found. Having con sidered it the wiser course not to press for President Kruger's visit at the present time, the Government has with drawn the invitation and summoned tiir Hercules Robinson to London to confer on South African affairs. The Standard gives publicity to a statement that it is believed that Sir Henry Eobineon will not return to Cape Colony, Pretoria, April 28 Hammond pleaded guilty of treason and Simpson of Lese.Majeste. They deplored the mistake of inviting l>r Jameson, and tried to prevent it.

Attention is drawn to the fact that Messrs L. F. Andrewes and Co , stationers and booksellers, are holding an extensive clearing sale. Those who hare not already visited the premises *re re commended to do bo without delay. A look at the windows and doors of the firm will convince any intending buyers. — A DVT* Wright's Celebrated Family Brand Coffee is the best; m the market ; try it ; sold everywhere.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Aahburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North '•very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (expresß) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave 3 for Mount Somera branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , . and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively — 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 1030 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LIVERY & BAIT STABLES. MRS G. F. SCOTT desires to notify that she has disposed of her business as Livery Stablekeeper, Burnett Street, Ashburton, to MBS J. UOYI), and trusts that he will be accorded the same liberal amount of supporb she has always received. IN REFERENCE to the above I can confidently assure the Public that good Horses only will be kept m my Stables, and Traps from a Dog-cart to a Waggonette, Pony Cart, etc., can always be obtained from me ; also Saddle Horses and Vehicles at all hours at reasonable charges. i 137 J. LLOYD. TENDERS?" f FENDERS WASTED for ERECTION J- OF SHED. For particulars, apply to 4 220 W. H. COLLINS & CO. Henry Zander DAS HOW FO R SAL E— Cornsacks (full-sized) Comsacks 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 GT3NB (Holli»: GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Bansomes and Hornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glasryt Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND OLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, i GENERAL MERCHANT j WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT ! i AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Societ t MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security at current rates of interest. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 4 174 Montgomery's Buildings, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. Wednesday— Brotherhood of St An- drew, 7 30 p m > SERVICES. Friday— Storb Service, 7.30 ; Choir Practice, Bpm SUNDAY. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p m.. (Greenstreet), Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30, Evening Prayer— Roy T. A. j Hamilton



Business Notices _^_i____-^— -- mcDOHTAIiO AIO JMfcl>lAtt«lD jgEG TO INTIMATE that the LAST WEEK of their FIKST ANNUAL SALE begins on SATURDAY, MARGH 2h IF you have not visited this Great Leviathan Sale yet you should do so at once. The prices are astonishingly low. The Goods'^are our j own make, and of guaranteed quality. The variety is the largest m Ashburton. Note the Address, and make your purchases before it closes at THE CASH BOOT SHOP KAST STREET. Repairs attended to promptly.



EntertairiffiSfttS. i REBELLI I 'IKEBELL? TBEBELLI !!! TIT D L L E ANTOINETT! TEEBKLLI, THE GREAT EUROPEAN SOPRANt Will xmke her FIRST and OSILY APPEARANCE m Ashbucton IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL,; ON 'V MONDAY EYENINttNEXI Assisted by Mr Abthur Saltini (renoj from Dunedin)! Ma John Pkouse (bari tone from Wellington), an Instrumenta Quintet, and Mb Tbist Sbarsll, Accora panist. P!n>\ and Tickets on Sale at H. M. Tones'. Tickets also ab the Dresden Piano Company. Tickets ... 3, 2s, Is. 4 193 F. VERT. T. Bullock. BOILDtKG SirES FOR SALE as 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 10s. ( T.S. 860, Grey Street. Prloe f25 10s. Cottage and Section well situated m Moore Strset. Price £135. T. BULLOCK FOR (SALE an improved Farm of 156 Acres, divided into 7 Convenient sized paddocks, nearly all m Knglish grasses, all well watered and conveniently situated near a school. Easy tetms of payment. For full par- ticulars apply to T. BULLOOK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing £ acre :— 755 Peter Street 8 8 A liken Street 822 Uox Street 711 Willa Street 842 Corner of Ailken and Cass Streets. Liberal terms if required* T. BULLOOK, Agenfc. ~ FOE SALE. " GOOD' SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES mar Maronan, partly IJ>J<J Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. Public* Noftces. ABHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. THE Annual Meeting of Members will he held at Devane's Hotel on THURSDAY. April 30, at 4 30 p ni. Business : To receive report and Balance-sheet, and to elect officers for the ensuing year. A. H. SHURY, 4 194 Hon Secretary. ASH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 30lh day of March, 1896, a Resolution was adopted— (1) Altering the existing By-laws made by the Council under thj provisions of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, by adding to By-law No. 63 two sub- sections, one fixing the 31st day of December, 1896, as the day afcer which it shall not be lawful, without the consent of the Council, to use, or suffer to remain, any building or roof situated within the limits of that part of the Borough of Ashburton described m By-law No, 63, and commonly known as " the Building Block," which is so constructed as not to comply with the requirements of the said Bylaw ; the other providing that certain materials shall not be used m the construction of fences or walls within the same part of the Borough unless the design of any such fence or wall shall first have been approved of by the Council ; and (2)— Enacting a new By-law prohibiting the herding, feeding, or grazing of Cattle m any street or public place within the Borough. The said alterations and new By-law will come into force on the Ist day of June, 1896. The said Resolution will be submitted to the Council for confirmation at a meeting of the Council to be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 4th day of May, 1896, at 730 p.m. A Copy of the proposed alterations and new By-law is deposited at the Offices oi the Council, Baring Square, and will be open for public inspection every week day during Office hours, up to and includ- ing the 4th day of May, 1896. By order, C. E. FOOKS, 4 41 Town Clerk. AFTERNOON TEA. HAVING ACQUIRED the Buslnest lately conducted by Mr F. S. Jewries, Coleman's Buildings, I have pleasure m announcing that A FIRST-CLASS REFRESHMENT ROOM. has been added, which is under the supervision of a Lady attendant, Patrons may therefore rely on receiving every attention. Please note address — H. DIGGLE, Ooleraan's Buildings, East Street. 3?.1f WILLIAMS 7 Patent "Snowflake" Washing Machine. ryHE SUCCESS OF THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. A marvel of simplicity. Will wash Blankets with the greatest ease Great saving of time and labor. Can now be inspected on my premises, Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 4 2i:



COLDS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, SORE THROAT i Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Wk Will relieve the most dis- H| tressing cough, soothe the inflamed membrane, JHf^ loosen the phlegm, and HKeR§ induce refreshing sleep. HP^^ for the cure of Croup, Ejj Whooping Cough, and all gf the pulmonary troubles Ml to which the young are ' so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as AYE R'S Cherry Pectoral Made by Dr.J.C.Ayer * Co.,LoYrell, Mass., U.S.A. In Half-size Bottles, And also m large 4/6 size. Gold Medals at the World's Chief Expositions. -8®- The name, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, Is prominent on the wrapper and is blown m the glass of each bottle. Take no cheap imitation. Public Notices ASHBURTON POULTRY SOCIETY A COMMITTEE Meeting will be held ML at my office at 8 p.m. THIS EVENING, Wednesday, April 29, 1896, at which it Is important all should attend. R. B. RESTELL, 4 219 Hon Secretary JOHN McOONNBLL, General Blacksmith and Shoeingsraith I BEG TO THANK my Customers m the W*kanul and Surrounding Districts for their past support, and to inform them that I am now Shoeing Hacks at ss, and Draughts ab 6a. 4 214 CARBOUZED WHEAT PROTECTOR THIS season'n shipment Is now to hand. With the enormous success lb achieved lasb season, Farmers will do well to order early HIGHEST TESTIMONIALS from all Farmers In the County who have used ib. It will add five bushels per acre to the yield, and ab the same time save a quarter bushel per acre m seed. Those who study their awn interests, will use no other. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY • 4 218 COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. riIHE Annual General Meeting of Rate- •■- payers of the Ooldstream Road District will be held at the Road Board Office, Longlands. Hinds, at 12 o'clock Noon, on FRIDAY, May 1, 1896. EDWARD H. DOBSON, Chairman. April 23. 1896. 4 169 COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. T3UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given XT that m accordance with the Road Boards Act, 1882, and Amendments thereof, and The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, AN ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS of the Coldstream Road Board, m the place of Messrs James McKeage and Edward G. Wright, who retire by ballot, and are eligible for re. election, will be held at the Office of th c Board, Longlands, Hinds, as follows :— NOMINATIONS, m the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Returning Officer) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered &t the Road Board Office before 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, May 1, 1896, A POLL, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on THURSDAY, May 7, 1896, at the Office of the Board, Longlands, Hinds. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburfan, April 21, 1896, 4 151



It will be Been by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the ' leading tailors and outfitters of Ashburtou. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods and their reduced prices should prove a great attraction to all who wish to prepare for winter*— (Ad.vt.)