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PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. London, May 30 The appeal case of the Attorney- 1 General of New South Wales v Rennie, ' with regard to the legality of payment of members of the Legislative Assembly, has been dismissed, thus up holding the decision of the Sydney courts. TRUST AND AGENCY COMPANY. The annual report of the Trust and Agency Company of Australasiashowed a profit for the year amounting to J882.670. A dividend at the rate of twenty per cent per anuran, with a bonus of 2£ per cent was declared. A sum of £692 was carried forward. THK ARMENIANS. Lord Salisbury has strongly urged the Powers, especially Russia, to prevent the forcible conversion of the Armenians. MURDERS IN MADAGASCAR. Paris, May 10 Bandits massacred three French settlers at Imerina m Madagascar. % The settlers offered a heroic resistance for two hours, during which forty of the bandits were killed. An armed expedition has gone m pursuit of the murderers. COREA. St Petersburg, May 10 Russia and Japan are negotiating with a view to taking joint action m regard to the control of Corea. EGYPT. Cairo, May 10 Friendly natives report that the town of Abu Hamed is weakly held, but that a force of 6000 Dervishes is m the vicinity of Berber, and the Khalifa with 500 camels is ready for flight m the event of disaster,

AUSTRALIAN

AQUATIC. Sydney, May 11 The local critics do not admire the style of the New Zealand crew, but think if they can stay the distance (two miles and a quarter) they will give a good account of themselves. TJSNNIS. The team tennis match, New Zea land v New South Wales, will be played on Thursday. FAULTY BOILERS. Bbisbane, May 11 The steamer Fiado, bound from Noumea to Newcastle, has put m here with her boilers m a state of collapse.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

. » London, May 9 In the House of Commons Sir W. V. Harcourt declared that the ciphers recently discovered among the eftects o£ the raiders of the Transvaal proved that the Uitlanders 1 reforms were merely a stock jobbing dodge, which Mr Cecil Rhodes had actuated. The power of settlement m the Transvaal, and the removal of the racial difficulty were impossible whilst controlled by the South African Chartered Company. He demanded the removal of Mr Rhodes, and the re-forming of the Chartered Company's Board of Direc tors. Mr Chamberlain, m reply, con demned the ciphers, and said that though not of supreme importance, compared with main principles, it was the Government policy to maintain j the paramount state, and rsunite the races. No doubt tfiere were faults on : both sides. Be declared, that the Boers were constantly breaking the Convention. It was not, he said, the intention of the Government to recall Sir Hercules Robinson from Cape Colony, but the summoning of him to London was only for the purpose of consultation. Referring to the state ment that Sir Jacobus De Wit, the j British Consul at Pretoria, has been \ recalled, he explained that that gentle man had had a long term of office, and by his close attention to official matters was entitled to well earned rest. Though there was only one opinion as to Mr Rhodes' complicity m the Transvaal raid, it would be unfair to forget his great services m South African matters. He offered no opinion as to the acceptance of Mr Rhodes' resignation. When tbe judiciary had finished, a searching inquiry into the Chartered Company should be made by a Committee of the Lords and Commons. The speech was generally well re ceivedt though the Opposition were clamorous for Sir Hercules Robinson's removal. Additional ciphers, also extracts from White's notebook, show that Colonel Rhodes m November de manded that the entire Government must be m the hands of Mr Cecil Rhodes, and that the Rand was arranging for 1000 men to assist Dr Jameson's entry on December 29tb. Capetown, May 9 The House of Assembly hps unani mously passed a resolution to the effect that it hopes Sir Hercules Robinson will speedily return. The orders for the troops to advance beyond Maf eking have been cancelled. A number of white people are besieged i at Belingue. Berlin, May 9. An inspired article m a paper states that President Kruger possesses a proclamation of the Reform Com mittee, which was m effect that Mr Ohas Lennard was to be President, Mr Lionel Phillips Secretary of State, and Mr J. H. Hammond Attorney-General. It adds that the revolution failed owing to disagreement among the reformers. Mr Rhodes was confident of his action being sanctioned, and if successful he would have claimed the Presidency of the South African States. Capetown, May 10 A force of two hundred mounted and three hundred foot, with four Maxim guns, is leaving Buluwayo to endeavor to effect a junction with Cecil Rhodes at Gwelo. Sir Hercules Robinson sails for England on the 20th inst.

THE WEATHER

* . ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending May 8, 1896 : —

Hampstead Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was heid on Friday last. Present — Messrs G. W. Andrews (chairman), A, Hendry, O. Truckle, and Wi Moßae. THIRDS. The Receiver of Land Revenue adviaed payment to credit of the Board of £5 2i 6d, on account of reserve 1261. SMALL BIRDS. The County Council notified that ifc would Say per head for small birds' heads uring May, June, and July ; and it was resolved that the ranger receive birds' heads on Wednesdays m each week, after 6 p.m. TRANSFER Mr Purnell advised the Board that the District Land Registrar had consented to register the transfer of the Trevorton section. FOOT BRIDGE. Mr Painter applied to have a foot bridge placed over the water race at the junction of William street and Princess street. — The Clerk was instructed to ask the County Council to put one down. CATTLK TRESPASS. Mr Albert Roberts complained of aattle grazing on his frontage m Cambridge street. — The Ranger stated he had impounded eleven head of cattle and one horse during the month, and the Clerk was directed to inform Mr Roberts that his complaint would receive attention. RATES. It was resolved that the collector be in* structed to collect the balance of the rate forthwith, m order that the Bubsidy might not be lost. works. I It was decided to advertise tenders for shingling portions of Church and Oxford streets. A pipe was ordered to be pat m to carry off storm water near Mr HigginV. AMALGAMATION. The Chairman said he had been aiked by the Mayor of Aehburton to call a public meeing to consider the question of Hamp stead amalgamating with the Ashburtoa borough. He had declined to do this on his own responsibility, but had promised to bring the matter before the Board. Although personally favorable to the proposal, he was m no hurry about it, and knew that many of their ratepayers were opposed to it. Mr JEfcndry knew there was considerable opposition to it, but thought the people did not understand th» question. Mr Truckle was m favor of it, if only because this Board ..could not get a small overdraft when it w<*s wanted. Mr Mcßae thought it was simply a ques tion of gorse fences and pigs with many, but it would be time enough to consider the question when the Local Government Bill was before them, and the present Board would all go out of office m September next. The subject then dropped. BOARD OF HEALTH The Inspector's report stated that gener ( ally the district was m a good condition as to cleanliness, but that improvements, promised tome time ago to be made m one of the slaughterhouses, had not been carried out.

THE ASItBURTON GUAKDIAtt : M^NDA*, MAY 11, IS9G.





I Shade. gtate IJLJate. m of weather. Low.jHigh Sun. Saturday .. 32* 62 1112- JB'ine, calm Sunday ... 43- 62* 68- Overcast „ Monday ... 37- 70 123* Rain, N.W. Tuesday ... 44- 75 130* Pine, S.E. Wednesday 38* 59* 114* „ S.W. Thursday... 40* 48- 68* Rain, „ Friday ... 40* 49* 94* Fine, calm



~__^__~^^_ Business Notices. V^ar^bosidCfiA&ik^ Clearing $ale. ■ QALE OP THE STOCK OF LATE H. OLNEST, CHRISTOHUROH. HAS BOUGBtT FROM THE ABOVE ESTATE A line of YOUTHS' OVFROOAT.S, 6s 6d upwards, worth double. Men's CARDIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Black OSTRICH TIP* 4H worth Is each. A ;iine new black bead DRESS TRIMMINGS 3d to 6d. worth double Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MITTS 4^fl pair. White embroidered COLLAR -U.TTES for chiklrpn 3d euch, formerly U. Children's Woollen JACKETS Is 6d each, about half-price. Sale UTow On. "THE CORNER.' f T KILWORTH & SON - j0? jHJ f^S A Prepared to undertake all I^^KirX Jlißi^ "^ 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 are making a Specialty m Repairs of all'makes of Seed Drills.j GIVE US A TRIAL. Kf- . - LAMPS, llljlP r^T" 1 [lllljj " % I*ll S*4 ™ Em_ ,_^jpjfe"- J " A TALL PRICES, j^^^^g^^^^^^^^ ullnn Unn Ant) UU- "TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT. AND OATEN SHEAE CHAFF, In Large or Small Quantities. [J UST LANDED, EX MOUNT SI VIOU,— 1000 BALES CORNSAOKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Bros, Limited. WHEAT. WHEAT. ■^y E ARE PROMPT 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 2?ew Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacka and Twine Supplied afc LOWES r CURRENT RATES Eollitt""& Co, . CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, Omcjis and Stores ; WEST S2REET, ASHBURTON. I '58



Business Notces. FOR SALE- -1778 AcreP, 3 Koods, being U.S. 27828: 27888, 80101, 80152, near Methvan, and known as Hale's Farm. This Farm is well improved, most of it being i". English Grass. The land is good, and grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oats, and I Clover ; subdivided into several paddocks with plenty of water. Easy terms of payment. Price very low. [ A L S O,— , 1093 Acres, being RS. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, i and known as .Robert Clatk's Fnrm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres n-w being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid s'rike. Easy lertne. Price very low, 1 Either of these Farms is well worth the attention of would be investors, as they can he bought very cheap, and thpy are both well situated, being close to Railway Stations. A L S O— 838 Acres Tussock near Lisniore. A good investment for anyone with swamp , land to work with it. ALSO- -460 Acres, well improved, near Lismore ; goo'J land, well watered, and sub- divided, all m Grass ; a proportion ready for cropping. Terms easy. Price very low. ALSO- -180 Acres, adjoining May field Township, known as D. Kellaghan'e Farm. House and Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low. A L 8 O— Several other Properties Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Qninn's Houße DAVID THOMAS, Jshburton. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Oox and Co*) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUKTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aehburton Alternately Fortnisjhtly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales -,f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rnkaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS- David Thomas, ASHBURTON] ATTAWftIE &~CO.j Henry Zander HAVE pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an OA S NOW FOR SALE— ENTIRELY NEW STOCK ol! , Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks W I nter Goods Seaming Twine (5 ply) Comprising Men'p, YouUib' and Boys' India, China and Ceylon Teas Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. (Direct from the Growers) Men's and Youths' Twe 8 d Overcoats Mauritius and Queensland and Waterproof Clothing m stock and made to measure. gugarg A choice stock of Patterns to select xit* j ci • *a from at very lotv prices, fit guaranteed. Wmes and Spirits A splendid assortment of the best Ales and Stout makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS GUNB GUNS . . , . _ „ , . • Ammunition, Ammunition; And a nice lot of Dress Goods m I Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the Of Every Description season. All these goods will be found J * sterling value and will give satisfaction. Barbed and Fencing Wire \-BOOTB AND SHOES- Ransomes and Homgby9 All sizes. Standard, Zealandia, and ■, O r. other noted brands m stock and to .FlOUgn-bnareS arrive, offering at prices to ensure a , , - _ quick sale. > Crockery and Glassware Etc. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY „• v *. -\ir i *. t> - x> -j groceries Highest Market Prices Paid CROCKERY and GLA6SWARHJ FOR na m O GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OAlb CHAFF OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF BRAN and TOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. bearing Sales Conducted, and CHAFF bags. Saleyards Regularly Attended y^T anted second-land ohafb 1 under the supervision ofJ'ME bags m any quantity. David Zandeßj Auctioneer. Apply 5 26 DAVID THOMAS. "" aitirxoox TBA. Henry Zander, HAVING ACQUIRED the Business . TO ™.. „„„„„*„„, lately conducted by Mr F. S. GENERAL MERCHANT Jeffries, Coleman'a Buildings, I have pleasur* In announcing that WOOL STQOK STATION A FIRST-CLASS REFRESHMENT AGENT ROOM has beon added, which Is under the ' supervision of a Lady attendant. Patrons may therefore rely on receiving every attention. AGENT FOR— Please note address— an Insurance Office H n . nn . -. Australian Mutual Provident Soclet . UILaULL.) ■ Awn — , „ X\r ANTED Known— l he 'Economic Ooleman'a Bolldlngfl, Eaab Street . 8216 ~" Kid Glove, four buttons, 1b 9 !• — — ' — ' per pair, is the Glove for everyday wear. You try the New Vims Tobacco* —W. IL OoiMEB. I



1 Haivmer and Graves. f — — — — — —— ~- ■■ ■- ... ■— — - .- — -.. ■ Haniner & Graves. ■i JTZ'NOWING that the DEARES'I : I ■**- THING m the world is OUEAI SEED, we have decided to make thi< branch of our business a specialty, anc have accordingly nwie purchases of Grait and Seeds from other localities than m oar immediate neighbourhood. WE HAVE ON SALE— SEED TARTARS from the Waimate Estate. SEED DUNS from Winchester and Terauka heavy lands. SEED SPARROWBILLB fram South- land. A grand change, SEED CANADIANS off several out- slde Estates. SEED WHEAT. TUSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET, Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUAR4N- TEED SEEDS m Stock during the coming sowing season, and all Turnip, Rape and Clover Seeds will bo of the very best quality. hanmeeT graves. Haniner & Graves WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public generally m the Ashburton County, that we have m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE RI QUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUOH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacka, Seaming Twine , Branding Oils m Blue, Ked, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. We shall be represented at the WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to* conduct the SALES [OF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. Hanuier & Grares, WEST STREET. i T. Bullock. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRST CLASS TENANT. 4(\ ACRES, on which ia erected a '-t*-' newly built dwelling house of five rooms, with verandah, fronting the Race- ' course Road, and part of the Grange Estate. This property Is conveniently situated, baing not. far from the County Saleyarda and Show Grounds, very heal.hy locality. If sold, exceptionally eavy terms of pay- ment will be accepted. | T. BULLOCK 1 To persons desiroas of settling m the I North Island. TTV3R SALE CHEAP, 145 acres, 2 _C roods, 24 perches. North of Auck- land, m the Ahutoatoa District. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTY. FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga- gee, price £147, being T.S. numbered 535, Peter street, containing |-acre, on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage with verandah and iron roof, stable, shed, &c. This property is centrally Bituated, being near the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative Investment. T BULLOOK, TO LET— Shop and Dwelling In East i Street, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis. T. BULLOCK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing J acre : — 755 Peter Street 818 Ah ken Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aitken and Cass Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO OWNERS OF RICH HEAVY LAND, SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, OA^K ACRES GOOD SHEEP ZtC I D COUNTRY, situated m Shepherd's Bush Survey District, being R.S. 28486 and others. Very suitable for working with riph, heavy land. < T. BULLOCK. I TO LET, at a low rental, viz, 63 per week, Shop and Dwelling m Moore S Greet. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly <J'J<D Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block euch as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Fnll particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITES 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 aore, corner or Walker and Peter Streets, West. Price £20 each. T.S. §7s, Grey Street, good land. Price £25. T. 8., Aitken Street, East. Price £14 10a. T.S. 860, Grey Street. Price £26 10a. Cottage and Seotlon well situated m Moore Street, Price £135. T. BULLOCK.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. HIGHBANK CLEARING SALE. IN Conjunction with the New Zba. LA.ND Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Messrs Friedlandbr bRO3. Limited, will hold a Clearing Sale at Hl.hbank on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 14 AND 15, 1896. Comprising — O/\ DRAUGHT HORSES, all m v active work. <y DRAUGHT YEARLINGS Ofk HACKS AND HARNESS HORSES, broken and unbroken. 10 Drays, 3 Farm Waggons, 15 Ploughs including 6 Digging Ploughs, 10 Reapers and Binders, 3 Portable Houses, 6 sets of Harrows, 6 Strippers, 3 Broadcast Soirera, 2 Drills, 1 Mower, 30 sets of Dray, Leading and Plough Har- ness, contents of a complete Blacksmith's Shop, Household Furniture, and other Farm Sundries, too numerous to men* tion. Sale starts at 1 p.m. on May 14. CONVEYANCES for Buyers will leave Rakaia Railway Station on the arrival of the first train from Christchuroh on THURSDAY, MAY 14. C. E. CALCUTT, R, FRIEDLANDER, 535 Auctioneers. I MONDAY, MAY 18, 1896. PROPERTIES AT TINWALD, ALSO CLEARING SALE OF HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, CATTLE, HORSES, Etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instruc- tions from Mrs F. Lowe, who is leaving for the North Island, to Sell by PubJio Auction on the above date, at her resi- dence, Charles Street, Tinwald, htr properties, consisting of nine sections, No. 271 to 278, fronting on Mwloombe, Graham and Charles Streets, with well built five-roomed cottage and outbuildings thereon. Also, section No. 274, corner of M>loombe Street and Lagmhor Road, with newly erected four-roomed house thereon. The situation of these properties is first class, almost; adjoining the Tinwald Creamery and Railway Station. The land is of good quality, and should therefore prove a good investment for any* one m want of a small freehold. Also the Intreat m Lease of about 10 acres of land held by Mr F. Lowe from the Railway Commissioner, fronting on the Main South Road, Tinwald, close to Ashburton Railway Bridge. Alao, the following live and dead stock, viz:- 4Cow3 m profit, 2 Springers, 3 head ot Fac Cab le, 4 18 month-old Steers, 2 Draught Horses, 1 Saddle and Harness Horse, Tip Dray, Spring Trap and Har- ness, Saddle, Girl's Saddle, Stack of Hay, Mangolds, Carrets, Potatoep. - Also, the Household Furniture and Effects, Kitchen and Dairy Utensils, quantity of Garden, Fencing, and Car- penters toolu, and numerous sundries* <& Sale at 12.30. 11. FRIEDLANDER, 5 75 Auctioneer public Notices. A PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE Masse j-H arris THREE-FURROW PLOUGH Tl/ILL take place a»> MR ROBERT GILMOURV! FARM, at ASHTO iV, ON FBIDAY MAY 15, 1896, at 2 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 86 MR W. 8. MASLIN^ CTTILL 4DDRESS THE ELECTORS OF RANGITATA, m the HALL, SPRINGBURN, ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, and m the SCHOOLROOM. MOUNT SOSfIKRS, ON WEDNESDAY MAY 13. Meetings will commet gj at. 7 iJO p m. 5_76 ADDFELLOWS 1 XT ALL ALL NATIONS FANCY FAIR. THURSDAY, "FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 14, 15 ana 16. NOVELTIES ! WONDERS !! UNIQUE DISPLAYS!!! Fairies' Retreat, Greek, Spanish, Swiss, and Italian Maidens, etc. Large Assortment of Useful and Fanoy Articles, Grain, Produce and Fruit on Sa'e. NO RAFFLES ! NO HIGH PRICES! PROMENADE CONCERT EACH EVENING. A Flrst-olass LUJSOH will be Provided on SATURDAY, from 12 noon, at a charge of One Shilling. Country friends please note. Opening Ceremony at 7-45 p.m., THURSDAY, Admission Sixpence, re- turnable on first 2s 6d purchase, SATURDAY—Free during daytime. Proceeds In aid of Primitive Methodist Church Fund, and Parsonage Building Soheme. 5 70 FOR SALE an improved Farm of 156 Aores, divided into 7 Convenient sized paddocks, nearly all m English grasses, all well watered and conveniently situated near a school. Easy terms of payment. For full par- ticulars apply to T. BULLOOK. MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security at current rates of interest. Apply to f MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 4 IH Montgomery's Bnjldjngj^



Tenders. TEMPERS. mENDERS will be received up to the X 18th inst. for Cutting sixty chains of Drains at Windermere. Particulars on application to 5 89 EDWARD G. WKIQHT UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are c&lled for shingling L aomo seventy chains, more or less, of the Road from Mr Sargent's towards Dig by 's bridge, twenty yards of shingle to the chain. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to thje Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman marked * Tender ' and left at the Board's office Before NOON OF SATURDAY NEXT, the 16th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON. 5 29 Clerk. ~ TENDERS. TO LET, by Tender, 125 Aores Tarnlp Feed, at Droraore, adjoining South Road. Tenders must be lodged with the undesigned by SATURDAY, May 16. P. HANRAHAN, 5 83 Ashburtoß." Public Notices WAJHTUD — Station Cook. Apply to E. H. DOBSON, 6 87 Lowohffe. SfEP DANCING, MR E. SULLIVAN, the well-known Step-dancer, will Open Classes for Tuition m Scotch, Irish and Hornpipe Dancing m the Templar Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING, at 7 30. Terms on application. Sailor's Hornpipe a Specialty. & 591 THE LICENSING ACT, 1881, Al*T> THE ACTS AMENDING THE SAME. NOTICE Is hereby given thac m pnr- suance of the above-named Acts the ANNUAL MEETING of the LI- CENSING COMMITTEE for the Dis- trict of RANGIIATA will be held ac the Courthouse, GERALDINE, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd Day of JUNE next, at noon, for the purpose of taking into consideration all applications made under the above Act, of which due notice is given to the Clerk of the Licensing Committee. Dated this Ist day of May, 1896. WILL. WJLLOUGHBY, 5 83 Clerk of the Licensing Committee, B~~T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashbnrton MEETINGS. Tuesday — Teachers' meeting, 7-30 pra Wednesday— Brotherhood of St An- drew, 7 30 pm ; special address by the Hon Major Steward FRlDAY— Motheis' Union and Girls Friendly Scoiety. Moetine m Sb Stephen's Schoolroom at 3 p.m. Ad- dress by Miss Warren of Lagmhor. All women are cordially invited to attend this meeting- SERVICES. THURSDAY— ASCENSION 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 Holy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. i ' fjamiifcon.



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It) will be seen 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 Ashburton. Their grand dis- play of new winter goods and their reduced priceß should prove a great attraction to all yfho wioh to prepare for wipter*— (A d Y^)