ADDINGTON MARKET.

OfiRIsTdEtJRCM, May 13. (There were smaller entries than for some time past) at Addington to-day, the sheep classes showing the greatest falling era. The attendance was good. The ent" e9 f * or \ the day comprised 8895 sheep, 393 cattle, j and 696 piss. Fat Cattle - About ISO head were yarded, mostly light weight sorts. ±ne bidding showed more life than of late, and the better classes met with good competition. Steers £6 7s 6d to £9 123 6d, heifers £3 15< to £7 12s 6d, cows £3 7s 6d to £7s 17s 6d, prime beef 18s to 20a per lOOibs, inferior to medium 13s to 17s. . Dairy Cattle— The yarding was of mixed quality. Good young cows £6 to £8 ss, aged and doubtful £2 10s to £5. Store Cattle— A fair entry, but nearly all the business done was transacted privately* . , Fat Sheep — A medium entry, containing a large proportion of sheep of freezing quality. The demand for all classes was keen, and late prices were well maintained. Prime heavy weight crossbred wethers 16s to 17s, prime freezing wethers 14s 6d to 15s 6d, medium freezing wethers and prime mixed sexes 12s 9d to 14a 3d, prime heavy weight ewes lla to 12a 6d, medium trade ewes 8s 6d to 10s 6d, merino ewes 6s 6d to 8s lOd. Fat Lambs —The sale was unsatisfactory for vendors of any but best sorts, with a drop of from Is to I* 6d on secendary lines. Beat lambs 10s to 12s, others 7s to 8s 9d. Store Sheep.— A small entry, and the sale as a whole was satisfactory. Forward two and four- tooth crossbred webhers, fit for topping off, brought 10s 6d to 11s sd, not quite so good 9a to 10s 3d ; mixed sexes (tnrnipers) 8a 9d to lls 2d ; good young ewes 88 to 8a lOd, sound-mouthed ewea 4s to 5s Bd, and aged sorts 2s lid to 3s 9d. Good lamba 6s tn 8s Id, and inferior to medium 2s 8d to 5s 6d. Pigs. A large entry. Good baconers 28s to 45s 6d, porkers 163 to 265, large stores 10s to Ids, smaller sorts 4s to 8s 6d, Prime baconers and porkers 3d to 3Jd per lb.

DUNEDIN GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

Messrs Donald Reid and Co report that prices ruled as under at their auction sale on Monday : — Oats — Keen competition was experienced end prices again advanced fully id per bashel. Prime snarrowbills, Is 10£ d; good to best feed, Is 9£d to Is 10|d ; medium to good, 1b 8d to Is 9d ; long Tartars, afc 2a 2d per bushel (sacks extra). Wheat -All offered met with good com petition, and late valueß were well main tained. Good velvet sold at 3s 6d te 3s 7d ; Tuscan, 3s 5d to 3a 8d ; fowl feed, 2a lOd to 3s l^d per bushel (sacks m). Babley— Market dull. A few feed lots sold mi 2a to 2a 2d per bushel (sacks extra). POTATOES- Best derwents, £2 12a 6d to £2 15s ; medium to good, £2 7s 6d to £2 10s per ton (sacks m). Chaff— Prime chaff met a fair sale, but medium And light were difficult to place, Best oaten sheaf, £2 12s 6d to £2 15s ; medium to good, £2 5s to £2 10s per ton (bags extra). Turnips— Best Swedes (loose), 123 to 13a 6d per ton.

MAGISTERIAL.

■■♦ ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Bid Language.— William Pawcett was fined 25s In all for drunkenness and using bad language at the railway station. Civil Cases. — P. and D. Duncan v Dwyer, £1 lla ; D. Tbomw v A. Davle, £27 Is 10 — judgment for plaintiff m each case by default. H. Zander r Roberb Patton, £9 13s 7d— jadgnient reserved.

St. Stephen's Church.

* Last evening the Brotherhood of St Andrew held the inaugural meeting of the winter session The Rev T. A. Hamilton presided, and gave an account of the spread of the order m England. Thirteen years ago the Brotherhood started m Chicago, and has now touched America, Canada, Great Britain, India, Germany, Japan, Australia and New Zealand (the Ashburton being the first and only chapter at present), and now numbers 20,000 men. The idea is for young men to devote them* selves to the task of winning their fellows and enrolling them one by one m the ranks of Christ's kingdom. There are bnt two rules-(l) That of service ; (2) Of prayer, and a responsibility is laid on eaoh to make a weekly effort to bring some particular friend under church in fluence and the hearing of ihe gospel, and bring about % revival of church lif a among men. At the invitation of the Vicar, the Bon Majot Steward addressed the brotherhood, and gave an interesting address. At the close of the meeting, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Major Steward for his admirable and practical adpresn, which was much appre ciated. Refreshments were afterwards handed round, The President intimated that the next weekly meeting would be on the 27th, that on the 20th would be allowed to lapse, as on that day two Chinese missionaries irouU be In Aahbar ton, and he desired the Brotherhood to attend their meeting

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE INDIAN CONTINGENT. London, May 12 Oolonel Egerton commands the Indian contingent m the Soudan. A FALSE ALARM. The bullion by the Ostend-Dover mail, which was supposed to have been stolen, has been found. It was only delayed. THE CONGREGATION VL UNION The Rev Mr Berry has been elected Chairman of the Congregational Union. PRINCE HENRY'S ESTATE. The personalty of Prince Henry of Battenburg was sworn at £1000. THE AGENTGENER&L. The Hon W. P. Reeves read a paper at the Colonial Institute, m which he described, m eloquent language, the beauties of New Zealand. A BAND OF CRIMINALS. Brussels, May 13 The murder of Madame Henry m Brussels led to the capture of a band of criminals commanded by Courtois, an inspector. They are sus pected of many murders and robberies, including the robbery of the Countess of Flanders' jewels.

AUSTRALIAN

Sydney, May 13 The weather is bitterly cold m the country districts, and it is snowing heavily on the high lands.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS v LORD SHEF FIELD'S FLEVIJN. London, May 12 In the first innings of the Australians Mold took 4 wickets for 61. The first innings of Lord Sheffield's team closed for 190, or 67 behind the Australians. C-rrace made 49, Jackson 17, Kanjitsinghi 79, Lilley 21.; Jone3 took 7 wickets for 84. At the close of the day's play the Aus tralians had lost 1 wicket m the second innings for 52. Donnan 25, Darling not out 27. London, May 13 Jones and McKibbin opened the bowling tor the Australians, and fast ones from the Former thrice struck Grace m thu Bide m the Srat over. The veteran batted brilliantly, md scored fifty m half an hour. With the 3core at 58, Jones changed ends, and with his first ball dismissed Jackson. Then the rot set m, and was not checked until Ranjitsingh appeared at the wicket. He batted faultlessly, his cutting, driving, and pulling being very fine. In one over he scored thirteen, but was eventually disposed of by Jones, who made a magnificent one [land caich m the long field, Lilley 'a batting was very stylish, and he too was iiemissed with a one-handed catch. Alto jethea the fielding of the Australians, was sxcellent and Jones' pace created a great mpression. Hearn and Mold began the bowling m the second innings, and the atter wag relieved with the score at 49. The Australians have lost eight wicketa or 173 Darling scored 35. The batting of ihe team was only moderate until Trott and Sill became associated, when a good stand vas made. Frequent changes m bowling ;ook place, and a separation was not effeoted mtil Hill played one on his wicket. Trott s not out with 47. May 14 Abel, the crack Surrey professional, scored ;hree centuries running — 138 against War ivick, 152 against Leicester, 231 against Essex.

Peripatetic Notes.

(BY A TRAVELLING CORRESPONDENT J I

ARDGOWAN ESTATE.

A woold-be settler informed me to-day (May 11) that last Sunday, Ardgowan was just like a hunting field the whole day. He Bays there must hsve been over a thousand people on it with all manner of conveyances, discussion being rife as to the merits of the various parts of the estate. This shows the hunger there Is for land on reasonable terms.

A MODEL FARM IN SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Driving through South Canterbury one lsstruclc with the many improvements that have been going on of late, none more noticeable than those on the estate of Mr W. Quinn, situated on the Sonth Road between Opihi and Makikihi. Here one of the finest houses, perhaps, m South Canterbury has just been finished. It contains fifteen rooms all of brick and plaster, with a masbive verandah. The well laid-out grounds enclosed by hand* some railings and gates much enhance the appearance of that part of the road. I have been over many homesteads m all ! parts of Canterbury, and after Mr John Grigg's, ef Longbeach, that of Mr Quinn is the most perfect and substantial I have seen. What struck me moat of all was the apectale of the hands at dinner m the new house. There is a grand dining-hall at the back capable of accommodating thirty hands. The walls of the room are artistically decorated and. adorned with splendid pictures ; the floor is carpeted, | and the table is such as anyone gentle or ' simplemay sit down to with comfort. There is no miserable common cutlery and tin plate, such as is generally seen m men's din ing places on North Canterbury runs, but a handsome service of (able ware with neat cutlery, and the dinner consisted of roast mutton, potatoes, and vegetables, plenty of bread, and lovely butter, milk puddings and plenty of milk with a mug of splendid tea for all— not the poverty-stricken pinnikin too common elsewhere, which aoalds your mouth and ckins it like a potato. It would do our North Canter bury squatters good to call m at Mr Qainn'a at noon and dine with the hands. Then the sleeping quarters too ara excellent ; airy, clean and commodious, not crammed with bunks as is the case on f a run not many miles from your town, ' where the men are piled all round one I above the other as on board ship, and where they have to dine m the same place that they sleep m. The smell m such places is often abominable, and I wonder the Board of Health does not step m and protect the workers from having to sat their food m such hovels. Well, Mr Quinn has set an example which ib is to be hoped others will follow. Then as to the cooking —well, 1 looked for the cook, but no swearing old hand such as that functionary usually is was to be seen, and on enquiring of one of the hands how it was that they had such a splendidly arranged table he replied, "Ah 1 it's a woman that cooks for us— that's the cause." Yes, it makes all the difference, as well fa the tastinesa of the food as la the nice arrangement of the table. On the Bame property the finest dairy I have , seen anywhere is just being finished. It is of brick, plastered, with concrete floor, and is fitted with massive marble slabs let Into the wall all round for shelves, and its very appearance, and the perfection of its arrangements, are enough to mike any woman prood of being the dairy-woman. Water is supplied m abundance by wind* mills and tanks with pipes and taps at hand wherever needed, Mr Quinn is one of the old settlers and deserves praise for his enterprise m spending his money as he is doing, and if our large landowners generally would follow his excellent example, there would be no cry for the bursting up of their estates. Let them go and do like him, and their hands will bless them.

The Brunnerion Disaster

THE ROYAL COMMISSION. News from Greymou'h states that at the Bitting of the Commission on Tuesday to inquire into the Brunner mine disaster ! the miners' representatives disagreed with | the theory of a coal dnab explosion, and held the opinion that the explosion started m the workings farther down the dip, which could not be examined owing to the rise of water m the mine. The press is now admitted. The evidence so far is to the effect that the mine was well managed, and no complaints were made. The opinion of witnesses is that under the circumstances there was no hope of saving the men, even had there been a dozen shafts and air ways. Mr Bishop, mine manager, is afc present being examined.

INERPROVINCAIL.

Typhoid ffver Auckland, May 13. Thare are fifty oases of typhoid m the Auckland hospital from town and country. The hospital authorities intimate that they cannot take farther caseß as the accommodation is absorbed. The ab normal increase of typhoid is unexplained Sir CSeorg-e Ctrvy Mr Seymour Thome George has received a cablegram from Sir George Grey stating that Mrs and Miss George had sailed for New Zealand. Evidently Sir George has abandoned the intention to return to the colony. The Ilival Chairmen At the Board of Education Mr Udy intimated that he would resign the chair , next week, when a new election to the ' ohair . would be proceeded with. He intimated that he would not be a candidate. Mr Muir was not present bub forwarded an apology for non-attendance «B ohairnian of the Board*

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

RESIGNED. London, May 14 Sir J. Pender has resigned his seat m the Commons. VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS BILL. The Voluntary Schools Bill passed i its second reading by a majority of 267, including: 57 Irish members. RUSSIA AND CHINA. It is reported that Russia has obtained the concession of foreshore rights at Oheefoo m China, which will interfere with British traders. Govern ment are making enquiries as to the extent of the injury. NEW WARSHIPS. St Petersburg, May 13 The Czar has launched two powerful warships on the Neva. A third, which is a duplicete of the Terrible, is being built. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Paris, May 13 Figaro states that the dispute between Italy and Abyssinia has been brought to a peaceful end through the influence of Russia. |

AUSTRALIAN.

THE COLLIERS. Sydney, May 14 The miners are jubilant at the success of negotiations leading to the opening of the new Lambtou and Dudley mines. In the House Mr Hay mes gave notice of a motion that the House vote a sum of £30,000 for the purpose of securing to miners proprietorial rights m one or more mines, as a means of preventing disputes. Mr Hay mes had previously written to the Premier suggesting the purchase of a mine for the miners, or the investment of money on their be half m going concerns. The Premier replied that he would remain neutral, but would give every facility for discussion on the motion. A. M. P. SMCJIETY. Messrs Meik and Short were elected directors of the A.M.P. Society.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

«. London, May 12 Von Boeachoten, Under-Secretary of State for the Transvaal, is purrhas ing large supplies of arms and heavy ordnance m Europe.

The United States and Cuba.

Madrid, May 12 The United States Government again demands indemnity for the planters. The Spanish Council will finally determine the sentences of the prisoners. New York, May 12 The Spanish Government has agreed Ito a fresh trial of the Competitor's crew by an ordinary Court;, and the difficulty between the two countries ; may be regarded a<s settled. j Madrid, May 14 Queen Ohri?tina m her speech at the opening of the Cortes, said she recognised President Cleveland's loyal friendship despite the unfriendly efforts of a section of the American public. The rebellion m Cuba was declining, but aid from abroad prevented it being thoroughly quelled.

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Business Notices ; _ FOR SALE- -496 Acres, situated near Mitchain; being P.P. 27^35, known as 3. W. Maiden's Farm, all m grass, divided into four paddocks. New House of seven moms, stable and granary. Plenty of water. Splendid strike of grass. £4 10s. 1778 Acres, 3 Roods, being R.B. 27828. 27888, 30151, 30152, near Methven, and known as Hale's Farm. This Farm is well improved, most of it being m English Grass. The land is good, and grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oats, and Clover ; subdivided into several paddocks with plenty of water. Easy terms of payment. Price very low, " . ALRO,— 1093 Acres, being 8.8. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Clark's Farm. The land is m Bplendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three ye*rg old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Either of these Farms is nell worth the attention of would be investors, as they can be bought very cheap, and they are both well situated, being close to Railway Stations. ALSO-— 838 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with swamp land to work with it. " ALSO- -460 Acres, well improved, near Lismore ; good land, well watered, and sab- divided, all m Grass ; a proportion ready for cropping. Terms easy. Price very low.  ALSO— 180 Acres, adjoining Mayfield Township, known as D. Kellaghan's Farm. House and Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low. also— ; Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs QmnnV House DAVID THOMAS, A shburtofl. Warehouseman:* Clearing* Sale. OALE OP THE STOCK OF LATE H. OLKEY, CHRISTCHURCH. AY' H. ULLIEP, HAS BOUGHT FROM T-JJB! ABOVE ESTATE A line of YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 6s 6d upwards, worth double. Men's CARDIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Black OSTRICH TIPB 4|d, worth Is each. A line new black bead DRESS TRIMMINGS 3d to 6d, worth doubla Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MITTS 4|d pair. ' . White embroidered COLL ABfcTTES for children 3d each, formerly Is. Children's Woollen JACKETS Is 6d each, about half-price. Sale Mow On. "THE GORNER.' ' : ■' ML/---. TT>E AEE CASH BUYERS "* OF WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, In Large or Small Quantities. I JUST LANDED, EX MOUNT SIRION,— 1000 BALES CORNSACKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Brps. 3 Limited. 9 KAIAPOI HOUSE. New and Seasonable Goods NOW BEING LANDED DAILY, IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A Grand Display. /^VTJR Country Friends will be duly waited upon "with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further,, advised. MITCHELL & TUMER TANORED SIREEi) WHEAT. __ WHEAT. ■vy c are p;r om p t c'a[s h buyers of Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are alao'prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable termß Full sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES I CURRENT KATES B6llitt"*ft Co, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Obtioes and Stores: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 159 - !



Hanmer and Graves. f VST® ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of i » every description. f 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES, j WE WANT Good Colonial Clover j Seed grown m the Ashburtcn County. 5 110 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM, on this side of the Hinds river, worth £14 to £15 per aore, which can be bought Cheap. A first-olass investment m a small way. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER ANO GRAVES. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGh rPHE FACT remains that we oan Store \ mora Cheaply fhan anyone else— is provod that we have more Grain m store than any other store m Abhburton. HANMEH AM) GRWES, 5 112 WEST STREET. HANMER AND GRAVES. \\TF, HAVE FOR SALE several VV lints of SHEEP, which we caD ffer privately, viz : — KAA CROSSBRED Four, SJx and OVJ\J Eight-tooth EWES, m lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 1 AtClCl T wo-tooth HALFBKFiD L'HyjKJ WETHERS. Half of them or more fit for Fret zing. 200 Well 'S rowa HOSGETtJ. VCICI *±C\(\ Halfbred LAMBS, In QVJVJ-OVJVJ f ol . war d condition We are Purchasers for Clients of — VnCl QOH Halfbred EWiflS, m GVHJ —OVJKJ i amb to Lincoln Rams mO Knf\ Throe-quarterbred iUU-OUU EWES (young) m lamb to Lincoln Bams innn merino ±UUU-OUUU HOGWETS. And other chssea, which m y be deter* nined by reference to oar books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. ■■- - » Friedlander Bros., Limited. TITAISTED TO PURCHASE 200 Tons OATEN STRAW CHAFF. PRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 97 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF 11TANTED,— 1000 Tons O\TEN W CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR A TERM, HpHE FARM belonging to Mr John *• Davison, situated m tho Athburton Forks, contaiiiing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BRO*., Li>., 4 90 Land and Sr.otk Agents. FREEZING bPAOE. TT7E CAN OFFER those of our Clients who aro desirous of Shipping Frozen Meat to London, SPACE for a c few thousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompt delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Limited. TO LET. /"VFFICES m West Street. —Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 5J7_7 TTTT E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd , 5 78 A. LiWME & CO. HAVE pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youthß* Tweed Overcoats and Waterproof C^thing m stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low prices, fit guaranteed/ A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods m Serges and Tweedg, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES— All sizes. Standard, Zeahndia, and other noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROOK.BIBB CROCKERY and GLASSWARifI OATS CHAFF BRAN and FOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOOK. SAUNDERS' BUIUPCS, Wright'a Celebrated Family Brand Coffe is the. beat m the market ; try it j aol< y everywhere,



] T. Bullock. | I tin wild: ~" CHEAP PROPERTY. X? f\ X SECTION 527 i acre, with di; OtJ • Cottage thereon, fronting Graham's Koad, the main thoroughfare to Longbefcch. For sale by order of the Mortgagee Must be s<<)d. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, OR i'O LET TO A FIRbT CLASS TENANT. C 4(\ ACRES, on which is erected a t; H~' newly built dwelling house of live rooms, with verandah, froniing the Race course Road, and part of the Grange Estate. This property Is conveniently situated, being nor. far from the County Saleyards *nd Show Grounds, very healthy locality If *o ; d, exceptionally easy terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK CHEAP PKOPER'IY. FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga- gee, price £147, being T.S. numbered 535, Peter street, containing £-acre, on which ia erec ed a Four-roomed Cottage with verandah and iron roof, stable, shed, &c. This proper; y i» centrally situated, being near the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative Investment. T. BULLOOK. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling In E.\st Stre9t, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis. T. BULLOUK. TO LE'\ at a low reival, viz, 6s per week, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. PIANO FOR IjaIle! NOT having sold the Roy A, Blake's Piano by auction. I am prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK. r~jpHE REV. A. BLAKE'S PRIVATE J RESIDENCE, fronting Ihe Main South Road, Not having disposed of i his by auction I am prepared to accept offers for it. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. SECTIONS 523, 524, 631, 532—1 acre, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, with Dwelling House of four rooms. To be sold by order of the Mortgagee. Price £100. Terms will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE! GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES ntar Maronan, partly 000 Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block such »s the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. TO GRAZIERS AND FARMERS. nENDERS are invited for the I PURCHASE OF, and RIGHT TO FEED OFF, 833 acres of TURNIPS on the Highbank Estate, which has been acquired by the Crown from M. ingle Brown, Esq. The trarnlps are comprised m Five Lots, viz :— Lot 1 about 93 acres, inclusive of 63 acres m grass m same paddock. Lo 1 2 about 1 95$ acres „ 3 „ 183j „ „ 4 „ 155 „ „ 5 „ 206  Tenders, marked * Terdor, Highbank, 1 and addressed to the undersigned, will he received up to NOON OF MONDAY, May 18, 1896. The lots are offered separately. In the event of a person requiring more than one lot, he must sabmib a separate tender for each such lot. Each tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £5 m oash, by post office order or cheque, marked good for 14 daye. The successful tenderer tor each lot, upon being notified that his tender had been accepted, shall pay the Receiver of Land Revenue, Christchurch, the full amount of his tender, whereupon he will receive a license to depasture stock upon the s&id lob until July 31, 1896 In the event of a successful tenderer failing to make such payment, his deposit shall be forfeit to the Crown. Fall particulars may be obtained of the undersigned. Plans may also be seen at the Post Office, Rakaia, and ati Highbank. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be acoepted. J. W. A. MARCHANT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, 5 98 Ohristchurch, May 9, 1896. Entertainments. ADDPELLOWS' ICT ALL ALL NATIONS FANCY /FAIR. THURSDAY, "FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 14, 35 and 16. NOVELTIES ! WONDERS !! UNIQUE DISPLAYS!!! Fairies' Retreat, Greek, Spanish, Swiss, and Italian Maidens, etc. Large Assortment; of Useful and Fancy Articles, Grain, Produce and Fruit on Sa'e. NO RAFFLES ! NO HIGH PRICES I PROMENADE CONCERT EACH EVENING. A First-olass LUNCH will be Provided ( on SATURDAY, from 12 noon, at a » oharge of One Shilling. Country friends please note. & Opening Ceremony at 7.45 p.m., THURSDAY, Admission Sixpence, re- turnable on firat 2s 6d purchase. SATURDAY— Free during daytime. Proceeds In aid of Primitive 3 Church Fund, and Parsonage Building Scheme. 5 70 JOHN McOONNELL, General Blacksmith and Shoeingsmith I BEG TO THANK my Customers m the Wakanul and Surrounding a Districts for their past support, and to b, inform them that I am now Shoeing re Haoka at ss, and Draughts ab 6s. 4 214 MONEY. "JifONEY TO LEND on Freehold ■***■ Security at enrrent rates of interest. Apply to MRO. W.PURNELL, - Solicitor, 4 174 Montgomery's Buildings,



Public Notices. *""""" CHAFF BAGS. WANTED secondhand CHAFF BAGS m any quantity. Apply 5 26 DAVID LHOMXS. A PUBLIC TRIXL OP THE JMassey-Harris THREE-FURROW PLOUGH TITILL take plaoe ab MR ROBERT GILMOURV4 FARM, at I ASHTOF, ON FBIDAY, BEAT 15, 1896, at 2 o clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 86 S*~"t! STEPHEN'S CHURCH ABhburtori MEETINGS. FRlDAY— Mother.* Union and Girls Friendly Society. Mooting mSt Stephen's Schoolroom at 3 pm. Ad- dress by Miss Warren of Lagmhor. All women are co'dially invited to attend this meeting SERVICES. THURSDAY -ASOKNSION DAY, 8,30 am— Holy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton 7.30 pm— Evening Prayer. Rev T* A. Hamilton SUNDAY. 11 am— Morning Prayer and Hoy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton. TTT ANTED KNOWN— 24doz Men's Merino Pants at 2a 6d each, Men's | Socks, good quality, Is. I ■ : . f ITT ANTED Known — New " Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Ware. — A; Orb. TT7 ANTED Known— Splash Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towels 4£d, French Merinos Is per yard, Men's Tie 3 from od. — Andrew Okb. TTT ANTED Known— That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods just opened— A?;d,)REW Obr* TITT AN TED Known— 3odoz Ladiea' Corsets m all the Leading Makes and i Styles at Andrew Orh's. Tjrr ANTED Known — 100 pairs Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Blankets from 16s 6d at A. Obr's. TjILANNELETTES m all the New Shades, Best Quality. — A. Orr. ' tTT ANTED Known— Best Mosgiel, Roalyn, and Kaiapoi Flannels from 9d per yard. — Andrew Orb. £> 1 0 O O worth or ladies' and Gents' Boots (also Gum Boots), the Best Value- m Canterbury. — Andrew Our. TTT ANTED Known -- Men's Suits from 21s, Boys' and Youths' from 9s, Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. — Andrew Orr. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL km> FIREWOOD MERCHANT —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNEI 9 NUTS, MObNT SOMBRS AJSID - ALLANDALE COALS ; Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKEi IWI^H to direct attention speclall to the CELEBRATED illlLindalc Coal, Which has held its own against all the lignites m the market. tm It Is Soreened, it burns with a flame to ih> olean ash, leaving no dangerous ember DD and Is really the best and cheapest Nath t* o Goal to be had. TRY IT. J JAMES "ELLIOTT, — SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, «c ih, I Opposite David Thomas, Grain Store U\



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HOLLOWAY'S PIIXS AND OINTMENT.— Bilious affections, with all their concomitant Annoyances induoed by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at once or serious consequences may ensue, When any one finds his ideaß less clear that usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by a disinclination fot all exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is m imnmdiate need oi some alterative medicine* Let him at once ■end for a box of Holloway'B Pills, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew hia usual healthful feeling. If the bowels be irritable Hollo- way's Ointment Bhould be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and Wroing,