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THE MUSWBLL LODGE MURDER. London, May 21 Fowler and Milsoin have been con victed of the Muswell Lodge murder, and sentenced to death. Fowler, who confessed, was charged with the capital offence. Milsom, on leaving the dock, fought desperately, and seven con stables had to be called' in to over power him. THE IBISH PARTY. Mr Gladstone declines to intervene betweem the Dissenters and the Irish tjartv. ARMS FOR THE INSURGENTS. New York, May 21 A steamer called the Three Friends has sailed from here for Cuba, taking 20,000 rouutfa of ammunition, 500 rifles, and a quantity of dynamite. CHOLERA. Cairo, May 21 Cholera has broken out here, and twenty-nine deaths are recorded. The disease is spreading m Upper Egypt. REFORMS WANTED. Constantinople, May 21 Macedonia is appealing to the Powers to insist on reforms based on the treaty of Berlin, and declares the action of the Porte useless. CORONATION OF THE CZAR. St Pjstersbitbg, May 22 The procession at the corouation of the Czar was a gorgeous pageant. The Czar, mounted on a white charger, inarched alone, followed by a cavalcade of Eastern and European princes, the Czarina and nobility Two hundred thousand troops guarded the route from the Petrovsky Palace to the Kremlin. Boundless enthusiasm was displayed by the populace. OBITJJARY. Berlin, May 21. The death is announced of Madame Clara Schumann, the eminent pianist,, aged seventy-seven.

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THE DEAN CASE. Sydney, May 22 The hearing of the order calling upon Meagher to show cause why he ihould not be struck off the rolls has been adjourned until next Friday. LOOAL OPTION IN NEW SOUTH WALES. A deputation from the licensed victuallers asked the Premier to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the liquor traffic prior to proceed ing with the Local Option Bill. Mr Reid replied that while he believed the Commission would result m good, be held out no hope of its being set up, as by doing so he would -destroy the. promise given to the temperance bodies some months ago. He mentioned that a large majority of the members of the Government favoured local option, he and the Attorney-General being the only opponents to it. ARREST. W, Ager, who has been wanted since 1890 on a charge of embezzling a sum of £800 odd, belonging to the Fire Brigades Board, has been arrested m Victoria. Accused was arrested m Benalla, under an assumed name, on a charge of embezzling the moneys of the local Council, when it was discovered that he was the man wanted m Sydney.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

■♦ Berlin, May 21 The Reichstag has voted supplies for further reinforcements being sent to Damaraland, South Africa, thus making the strength of the regulars there 2000. London, May 21 The German reinforcements for Damaraland provoke saspicion of Ger man collusion -with the Boers. Pretoria (May 22 President Kruger desired* that a fine should be imposed on the reformers instead of imprisonment, but the Executive Oounoil overruled him. The Boers of Pretoria are said to be irri tated at the severity of the sentences, and consider the chance of the recon ciliation of the races lost.

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTOHURCH GRAIN AND PRO , DUCE MARKET. The Lytteltott Times of yesterday says :— There was virtually nothing doing m the grain and produce market on Thursday, and quotations remain unaltered. The following are current prices '.— Whiat.— Pearl (prime milling), 3s 4d to 3s od ; millers' mixed lines, 3a to 3«sdj Tuscan. 3s 3d to 3a 4}d ; Hunter's, 3a 3d to 3a 4Jd ; good seconds, 2s 8d to 2a lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2o 3d ; good Bead Tartars 2s 3d ; short feed, to 2a 2d ; Duns and Danish and good short feed 2s 2d. Tablet.— Malting, prime 33 6d to 3a 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3s to 3s 3d ; second quality 2s 6d to 2a 9d ; feed, 29 3d. Beaks.— Well saved, 2s 4d ; ticks, 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Peas.— Blue Prussians 3a 6d to 3s 9d ; others, 3s. Oatsheaf Chaff,— sos to 52s 6d at handy country stations. ' ,-, , OnionsT— f 6 at country stations. Potatoes- — Dements 32s 6d to 35s at cquntry stations. Grass Seed.— Byegrass, farmers' lots 2b -34 to 2a 9d, maohine-dreased to 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s. Cocksfoot 2|d to 3Jd, town machine-dressed 4d to 4Jd, extra to 4&d, Cowgrass 4d to sJol, white clover 4d to 7^d Alsyke 4d to 5Jd. Dairy Produce.— Cheese 3|d to lqaf 4d to 4Jd. Batter— Factory lOd, dairy 8d to 9d, «alfc 6d to 7<J. Bacon and hams {?£d, Colonial Hq? a— Brewers' sorts $<1 to 9Jd at Kelson, Tjie above, prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise ■iated. _ '

London, May 21 Tht weekly returns of the Bank of Eng land, published to-day, show the total reserve to be £37,994,000, and the propor tion of reserve to liabilities 58*40. Three months* bills are discounted at g pw ctnt» Consols 112| . New South Wales 4 per cent stock 122|, 3} per cent 109}, 3 per cent) 102 ; Victorian 4 per cent 115J, 3J per cent 107| ; South Australian 4 per cont 114J, 3J per cent 112, 3 per cent 102 J; Queensland 4 per cent 117, 3} per cent, 110 ; Tasmanian 3J per cent, 110$ ; Weeb Australian 34 per cent, 112 j New Zealand 4 per cent 116J, 3k per cent 109|, 3 per cent 102£. Frozen mutton is unchanged. Lamb is a farthing dearer. ,_  The English wheat market is quiet, and iaolined to weakness. The Continental is chKnging a little for the better. The American has a downward tendency.- The Bradford wool market is dull. Napier, May 22 The Colonial Consignmerit and Distribut ing 1 Company has' cabled' to Messrs Nelson fcroi. to-day :—«♦ Stocks of air kinds of ftoztn meat ue very heavy. To-d&y'a quotations are;— Beet Canterbury mutton 31d per lb, ditib Dunedin 2|d, Napier and North Island 2|d. Our salea last week were • little «bove tpe eitiraato, ''

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VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS.

I London, May 22 Mr Gladstone, writing upon the subject of the Voluntary Schools Bill, blames the Irishmen a little, the Dis senters more, but the Parnelhtes most of all. The Commons sat twenty hours continuously. 7 hare were disorderly scenes, and several members were ex pell* d. A NICE SENSATION. The great wheel at Earlacourt, 300 feet high, stopped suddenly. Seventy three passengers were seated m the cars, which could not be reached, and they were imprisoned for sixteen hours.

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AQTJATIO. Sydney, May 23 The weather is unsettled and Bhowery, with a stiff cool breeze blow ing, which gives every prospect of the water on the Paramatta being choppy for the fours and sculls this afternoon. LADY PARKES. The Premier will introduce a Bill next week to make provision for the maintenance of Lady Parkes and family. THE COLLIERS. .Newcastle, May 23 It has been ascertained that the majority of the miners' delegates at the recent meeting were favorable to a return to work on the terms ruling before the strike, and the taking of a second ballot on the question, with a view of sounding the miners. It is reported that the result of the meet ings of various lodges elicited an expression that the majority were strongly opposed to such a course, and were determined to enforce the demand for which they had struck. Stockton, Wickham, and. Bullock island, and one : or two other large lodges, have already passed a resolution strongly opposing any compromise. No strike pay has been distributed yet from the decidedly low strike fund, which however will be considerably augmented before commencing payments. Considerable support is being received from other colliery districts, and from other collieries. BUTTER GRADING. Melbourne, May 20 A deputation of butter factory managers asked the Minister of Agriculture to reconsider his decision to appoint a New Zealand dairy expert. Mr Taverner replied that he considered the New Zealand system of inspecting and grading butter was superior to the system m Victoria, and he did not think the objections raised sufficient cause for Government to alter the decision. AN INTERESTING DECISION. Brisbane, May 23 The Chief Justice has given an interesting decision on the question whether writs issued m one colony could be enforced m another. He decided that where colonies had joined the Federal Council the writ of one colony was enforceable m others belong* ing to the federation, and ran through the federation of Australia as represen ted by the council ; but where they had not joined the council, writs stopped on the border of the unfederajted colony.

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TO THE EDITOR. SJR, — In reference to your interesting remarks on the. recent capture of a large butterfly {Danais plexippw) at Nelson, per haps some additional notes on {ihe history of this fine imect may interest some of your readers. America is the native country of this beautiful butterfly, where its range extends from Canada to Brazil. Its geographical distribution is now, however, remarkable. Specimens were first captured m New Zealand by Mr 81.B 1 . W. Sturen, at Reinga, on the Wairoa river, Northern Hawke's Bay, m January, 1841, In 1848 he captured a number •at tho Waiau, a tributary of that river. In 1861 he also oaught three on the Kangitikei river. A few years later Sir James Hector obtained it m Westland, On January 20, 1880, 1 saw one on the wing m the Hon. Mr Acland's garden at Mount Feel, Upper Rangitata. On January 25, 1892, 1 saw a fine specimen m Mr Mayne's garden at the Borough School house. Again on February 7, 1893, 1 saw one m Mr Wright's Winwood orchard, Mount Somer*. These I duly recorded m the English Entomologist, m the respective years •! their occurrence. Eighteen years ago it first appeared m the British Isles. Twenty years ago it appeared tor the first time m South Australia, and also established itself m New Guinea about that time. Its rapid distribution is keenly watched by naturalists m all countries, but its mode of dispersion is still an open question. It is, however, an interesting lesson m zoo geography. The recent capture of a specimen m the Nelson district so late as May is strong proof that the Danais is completely established m New Zealand. The insect is double-brooded — one brood appearing m late spring, the other m autumn. The Nelson specimen is the first one taken m Autumn that I am acquainted with. The Autumn, brood hibernate and reappear late m Spring, when the silk weeds or milk weeds {Asclepias) have grown auffi oiently to enable the butterflies to deposit their aggs on the leaves to feed the cater* pillars. As these plants are now established almost everywhere m the colony, there is no reason, so far as 1 am aware, why the Danais should not increase m New Zjealaad. In the meantime I leave the question of its origin m New Zealand for sqlutiop by your readers.— 'f am, etc., w, w» Smith.

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The annual social of the Ashburton Volunteer Rifla corps takes place In the Oddfellows' Hall, on Monday evening, at which doubtless all old members will be present, as well as many friends of the corps, and others whose sympathies lie with the young men, who are devoting themselves to the duty of learning the art of war, under the motto 'Defence, nob defiance.' Henry Wilson, the postmaster at Walsh- ton, Florida, says he cured a oane of diarr- hoea of long standing m six hours, with one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. What a pleasant surprise that moat have been to the sufferer. Suoh cures ar» hot unusual with this remedy. In many inßtanoes only one or two doßes are required to give permanent relief. It can always be depended upon. When reduoed with water it is pleasant to take. For sale t y the ABhbnrton Drug Company. One Box of Clakke's 641 Pills is war ran feed to oure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consti- tutional), Gravel and Fains m the Back. Oaarranteed free from Mercury. SoTd jn Boxes 4s 6d eaoH, by 1 all Oneniistß and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Comreaa Dbuo CoarrAmr, Linobln, Rnirland Drink only Koz^e Tea ; it is absolutely pure* H. Zandkb, Solo Agenb The true leaf of the Tea Plant unhampered, with-th.io U Tea



_--... Business Notices - — —^ '~r ■■--Tin ■ i., , ,„„ . — . u^-.i- ,«,,, aai,, r Tintfi m foR aße wmiafi sfiASOll. G. L. BEATH & CO. TTXIRECr ATTENTION TO THE SPLRVT>ID VALUE THEY ARE OFFERttG , IK BLANKETS, FL ANN ELB, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELETTES, Etc. English and Colonial Blankets, i» all eizes, Oo'onial All Wool Fiannela from 10M yard from 5a lid per pair Self Color«'l Klßbnelebtes (all shadec), 4*4 Strong Union Shirtings (uev? patterns), to 8J per y»rd am w ro f n^ dfl( ,'*o[.. t0 . 186d e pery ? „,, Flannelettea, Shirtings (latest patterns), Is All Wool Colonial Shirtings from Is 6Jd lid ro 3s 6d, the skirt lenpth ' per yard Heavy Leatherback Shirting (wonderfv H«avy Mt M pe PUnnelettes (very wade), 4Jd, TO lue), 6^, 7id, BJd, lOJd per yd o jd, 6Jd, 7id, S Jd, 9Jd per y»rd «-*«■*■ Men's and Boys' Clothing m Great Variety, at Very Low Prices Men's New Macintosh Coats, Sewn Seams, at 29s 6d Men's Heavy Wool Cardigan Jackets, 4s lid Shirts, Pants, Vests, Ties, Mufflers, Braces, Etc G. L. BEATH & CO, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. r OR SALE. 1778 Acres, 3 Hoods, being R.B. 27828. 27888, 30151, 30152, near Metbren, 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. A L S O,— 1093 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Claik's Farm. - The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres nr.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 strike. Easy lerme. Price very Iqw. i Either of these Farmß is well worth the attention of would be investors, as they can be bought very cheap, and they are boih well situated, being close to Bftilwty Stations. -■,;:■"' 496 Acres, situated near Mitchana, being B.S. 27789, known as J. W. Maiden's Farm, all m grass, divided into four paddocks. New House of seven rooms, stable and grantry. Plenty of water. Splendid strike of eras*. A L SO— ; 838 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with swamp land to work with it. A L 8 O — 180 Acres, adjoining Mayfield Township, known as D. Kellaghan'fl Farm^ Hoose and Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low. ALSO— : Severa other Propertiep, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Qninn'p House DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. KAIAPOI HOUSE. . ]S ew and £*ea son able Goeds NOW BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VAIIIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A i Grand Display. Country Friends will be duly waited upon^with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITOSELL& TURIER TANOREIj SIREET Black Ball Coal! Black Ball Coal! The Best, Cheapest, and Most Satisfactory Coal m the Market, No trouble to light your fires m the morning. 2 Lights with a matcji, and burns brightly. NO WASTE. ONCE USED ALWAYS USED. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's [ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOB ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have Reduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we jp?i!y defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — - | Mea'-e Strong Leather Derby §hoea 8s 9d J Men's Good Bluchers 4|lllcL Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid §hcfaF*Ba6d Men'B Easy Waltzing Shoes 7b I Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4b 9d Ghildren/s Strap Shoes 1b 9d I Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. ; KOTB ADDRESS— J. MKLLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



fiibiid ftotice& ( { MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Re-open cii May 26" mat. Subjects taught— English, Music, Draw- ing, Singing, and Latin. j Miss Barratt will be at home from 23rd nst. % 5 169 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTIOF-. all outstanding rates dne to thia Board, not paid before Jane Ist next will bo sued for without farther not ice. ' ,By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 5 175 Clerk. S^T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aehburton SERVICES. SUNDAY. 8 30 - Hoy Cummnnion ; 11, Morning Pray?r and Holy Gommanion ; 3 (SKAFIELD) ; 3 <DROMI»RE), Mr W. Bowman Fox ; 6.3), Even- Ing Prayer. * The offertories on Whit: Sunday will be m aid of the Melanesian Mission. A. LAWBIE & CO. HAVE pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK tv Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Twe?d Overcoats and Waterproof Clothing m stock and tnstde 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 Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES— AH sizes. Standard, Zealandia, and other noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick Bale.  : COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY G ROC V tilRB CROCKERY and GLA-SWAUtfI OATS CUAFF BRAN and roLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDERS' BUiLDIHCS. RANTED KNOWN— 24doz Men's Merino Pants at 2s Gd each, Men's Socks, good quality, Is. TTT ANTED Known — New Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Wear. — A; Orr. TTTANifEt) Known— Splash Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towels 4|d, French Merinos Is per yard, Men's Ties from 6d. — Andrew Orb. TIT ANTED Known— That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods iust opened — Andrew Orr. VJTT ANTED Known— 3odoz Ladies' Corsets m all the Leading Makes and Styles at Andrew Orr's. TTJT ANTED Known — 100 pairs Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Blankets from 16s 6d at A. Orr's. TILANNELETTES m all the New Shades, Best Quality. — A. Orr. TXT ANTED Known—Best Mosgiel, Roslyn, and Kaiapoi Flannels from 9d per yard. — Andrew Orr. <£ 1 0 O O WORTH OF LADIES' and Gents' Boots (also Gum Boots), the Best Value m Canterbury.— Andrew Orr. TTT ANTE D Known — Men's Suits from 21s, Boys' and Youths' from 9s Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. — Andrew Orr. . >^— p— —^« Many ladies complain the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tea thoy will be satisfied. The 2/4 ia Buperb



(fentertairimenUi A SHBURIW RIFLE VOLUJSTKER ODDFELLOWS' BULL, MONDAY, MAY 25. Double Tlcketß, 2s ti 1 ; extra ladies Is. W. E. DOLMAN. Captain Commanding A.R . V. 5 136 LlLtf ORANGE LODGE Of ILL hold, a Benefir Social on V* WEDNESDAY, May 27, m the Orange Hall. Dancing ab 8.30. Admis- sion, 3* 6d couple ; extra lady, le. Refreshments provided. 5 198 »■-■! ll———————— — Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS EXCURSION TO TIMARU, MAY 25. TTIROM ASHBURION at 10.20 a.m., 1J returning from Tiraaru at 5.20. 20 p.m. Return fares from Aahburton by this train 7s and 3s 9d ; tickets may be used for Orari, Winchester, Temuka, or Timaru. The Goods Shed ab ABhburton will be Closed on the 25th May. 5 188 BY ORDER. I i i j_b Hanmer and Graves. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE. HANMER & GRAVES. WE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of T every description. 5 109 HANMKR AND GRAVES. YT'E WANT Good Coionlal Clover " Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 5 no hanmer and graves. \\[*E HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM VT compriß : ng 124 Acres on the farther side of the Hinds, on the west side of (he railway line and close to the Station. A first-class investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES. HANMER AND GRATES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several lines of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz :— KClf\ Two, Four and Six-tooth VKJKJ CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb to Lincoln ram°. Kf\f\ CROSSBRED Four, Six and ZM\JVJ Eight-tooth EWES, m lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 200 Well '§ rown HOGGETS. 19 OH *±C\(\ Halfbred L\MBS, m £\J\J-OKJKJ f orwar d condition We are Pm chasers for Clients of — 9OH QCICI Halfbred EWj£S, m l ini b to Linoln Rams /inn Kf\Cl Throe-quarterbred 4fcUU-OUU EWES (young) m lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000-5000 gjy^ ° And other classes, which may be deter- mined by reference to our books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE- 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 (HolliaJ GUNS Ammunition, Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire ' Ransomes and Horn sbys Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid ron GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Me David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office .Australian Mutual Provident Society



; Bahkrtifrtey Notteftft ' IN iSANKRUPTCY, ~\ ESTATE OF ROBERT PATTOtt. j A MEETING of creditors m thej above estate will be held ab my office, at West Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 28bh day of May, 1896, ab 10.30 o'olook m the forenoon. Bussiness : To consider if any bCtion shall be tak«sn to recover the amounts paid to Ms Zander and Mr J. Orr by the above debtoi as brought out m Court on May 14th., and if so to instruct the Deputy Assignee as to what steps he shall take. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. May 21, 1896. . 5 194 T. Bullock. PIANO FOR SALE. "VTOT having sold the Rev A, Blake's _L_N Piano by auction, lam prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of aoquiring a small piece of Land near town. -| 9 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, J-^ fronting the Main South Road, and near the County Saleyards. Price, £40- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRST CLASS TENANT. A(\ ACRES, on which is erected a , ■* r^-' 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, being nor. far from the County Saleyards and Show Grounds, very healthy locality. If sold, exceptionally easy terras of pay- ment will be accepted. T BULLOCK rT HE R&V. A. BLAKfc'S PRIVATE I RESIDENCE, fronting the Main South Road. Not having disposed of this by auction lam prepared to accepb offers for it. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A Cottage In Aitken street East. Possession can be tjiven m about a week. T. BULLOCK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALB, rj£L ACttES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528 • *-* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Ca<nj's Properties Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. £3 16S PER ACRE Qpt A ACRES, R.Ss. 25603, 25704 £Ikj\J and others, fronting the Mitcham Road, being the back por- tion of the Grange estate. There Is a blue gum plantation fronting the toad the full length of the section. This property was bought many years ago at £5 5s per acre cash before it was fenced. If desired it can be divided, and sold m two lots of 125 acres each; T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly Of JO 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. Friedlander Bros., Limited. TUAISTED TO PURCHASE 200 Tows OATEN STEAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 5 97 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF WANTED,— 1000 Tons OATEN CHAFF. 4f3 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR A TF.RM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Ashbnrton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld m 4 90 Land and Stock Agents; TO LET. /"\FI*ICES m Wesb Street— A ppply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 5 77 VX7 E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLAJNDER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 - FREEZING SPACE. TT^E CAN OFFER those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozen Meab to London, SPACE for a few thousand Sheep and Lambs. | Prompt delivery can be taken* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 4 Seed Wheat ' TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF <fc CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARJANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS. All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. , Oar large stocks enable us to supply Seed grown m any part of Canterbury, Ofcago and Soqtt^land. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5177



Tenders. , . ' " TENDERS, mENDERS wanted by MONDAY, JL Jane 1, for Ploughing, Harrowing, ' and Drilling aboub 95 Acres ab Wester- -1 field. Apply H. HENDRRSON, 5 201 Flemington. LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. r HENDERS Invited to bo sent m not , JL later than TUESDAY, May 26, at 12 noon, tor GLEANING part of Wheat- stone Drain from Oef s. Rushes, etc. FOOKS & SON, 5 170 Surveyors to the Board. aSHBOKTOJS BOROUGH COUNCIL ' HENDIRS are invited for constructing L three (3) connections of side channels with Outfall Drain. Specifications at the Town Clerk's office where tenderg are to be sent before 4 pm. on TUESDAY, the 26th inst. Lowest tenier not necessarily accepted. C. E. BOOKS AND SON, 5 J. 64 Borough Engineers. D. Thomas. METHVEN YABDS. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1896. AT THE REQUE3T of several Clients I have decided to hold Periodical Sales of Live Stock, Implements, arid Sundries. First Sale takes place at the above date and fixture. Present Entry, — On account of a Client, 200 OROSSBRED HOGGETS. O-T OOTH CROSSBRED JLOU EWES AND WETHERS. Also, on account of others, — 1 Draught Gelding Byrs, 1 Brown Held me by Tekoa, 1 Bay Cob, 1 Thoroughbred Gelding 4yrs, by Johnny Faulkner, full brother to Harkaway ; 1 gelding syrs, by Hat ka way, dam Arab mare 1 Draught Stallion, Awamoa 3 Cows Springing (third calf; Further Entries invibed. Sale at 12 30. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer. Henry Zander. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 288 acTes 288 With a Growing Crop of 134 Acres Turnips. MR HENRY ZANDER (m conjunc- tion with Mr Thomas Btjliock) I has received instructions from Me. D. Leddy (on account of his sons having left for the North Island, and he not being able to work both Farms), to Sell by Public Auction ab the ARCADE on the above date, HIS FARM NEAR SEAFIELD, Comprising 288 Acres 3 Roods, being R S. 26624, 26625, 134 Acres m Turnips, balance In Eng'iah grass ; well watered. Very healthy sheep country. Inspection Invited. . Terms at Sale, which t&kes place at 11.30. HENRY ZANDER. T. BULLOCK, 5 192 . Auctioneer. "" Public Notices. I ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD- ING SOCIETY. IN consequence of Monday being a holiday, the eighty-third payment will be received on TUESDAY, 26th inst. J. 0. DUNCAN, 5 202 - Secretary. MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE various sums of Money to Lend at lowest current rates. F. J. 00WLISHA.W, Solicitor, Tancred Street, 7 204 Aehburton A.R.V. GOVERNMENT PARADE. THE Company will Parade ab the Drillshed on MONDAY, May 25, at 8.30 am., In honor of her Majesty's Birthday. Prize Firing immediately after parade. W. E. DOLSI4N, j Captain Commanding A,R.V. 5 199 SOHIPTURE T X r BOOK IN SCHOOLS. A MEETING of all favourable to the introduction of the Scripture Text Book into Schools will be held m the TempUr Hall on TUESDAY, 26th inst., afe 8 o'clock. A large attendance urgently requested* G. B. IKGLIS. 5 195 Hon. Secretary. HARES. T AM a buyer of Hares m any quantity up to the end of July. W. J. TONKIN, 5 193 Exporter, Timatu. OBANGE BAZAAR. THE GRAND FaNOY BAZAAR, m aid of the Building Fund of L.O.Li 23, m the ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, TO-NIGHT. ADMISSION FREE. A FIRST-CLASS LUNCHEON will be provided TO-DAY from 12 noon (price One Shilling), and Tea during the evening. Country residents please note. The promoters have secured a large number of valuable articles, works of art, and articles of vertu, m addition to those provided by the l&dy friends of the Order, and for the disposal of those articles the sanction of the Colonial Secretary to hold an Art Union has been obtained. Ladies working for the Bazaar, and friends purposing sending Produoe. are requested to send their work and produce as early as possible 10-DAY, JAMES 000KBURN, 5434 Secretary,