COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburto County Council was held to-day Preset — E. G. Wright, Esq. (ohairman). and a the members. chairman's statement. The Aehburton Acclimatisation SocJet] has written to the Council, agreeing t its conditions as to the proposed campinj ground on Reserve 99, at the mouth o the Rsngitata river. The secretary of tin Few Zetland Counties Association notifiei that a meeting of the association will takt pi we m Weiliußton on <*he 19th insian:, and he wishes to be advised as early &t poseib c of che name of the delegate ol this Council. A numerously signed patitinn forwarded by the Colds, ream Road Board, will be placed before the Council to-d»y, praying for the ereotion of a light traffic bridge over the Hinds on the DrtUin South road. • Tha Commissioner of Crown Lands states that he has re ommended that reseserve 2943 at Westerfield, be vested m the Council for river promotion, and he also asks if revenues derived from these reserves have been applied for the purposes for which these .Reserves have been net apart. The answer from the Charitable Aid Board to the Council's letter, enquiring the reason of ihe increase of this year's con tribucion will be read to-day. engineer's report. The Engineer's report read as under :— '. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— Ther« is vow a good supply throughout the whole of this district. The mains and flumes and about twethirds of the races have been well repaired and cleaned, and the remainder is m progress. Some additional work has been executed m Hinds Gorge for the pur posa of rendering more permanent the supply to Ruapuna village settlement. Mr Doyle has constructed the separate race it his mill pond, as requested by the Council, but a part of it has to be further raised m order to render it effective. Aahburton-Rakaia. Water Supply.— The half-yearly overhaul of races has been completed satisfactorily. The putting m of ■tone, and protection of auxiliary channel, •ud initial main from Pudding fiillj aas>lßo the removal of oul verts, etc., have added considerably to the expense for the month, but these are works which could only have been done when the water was shut off from tht races. Messrs Holmes and Lyttleton decire the alteration of E race near Hatfield, which will have the effect of doing away with the E6 connecting race and branch at lower end of R.S. 15399 They will send m . a' joint application and defray the cost of a sew race if the Council transfer the requisite portion of existing flame on £6 to the narrower crossing of gully on the proposed ■ite: of new race. I would recommend this arrangement to be carried out. I have carefully examined the route and taken the necessary levels. At the request of the Chief Surveyor, I had the half-yearly over haul of races on the Highbank estate under taken at the cost of the Lands Department. With reference to your instructions to me to place before the Lands Department a plan showing a re-arrargement of existing races on that estate, no as to benefit each of the •no-divisions as now laid out, I did so. The acctmpanying tracing shows the alteiations proposed, and -yon will observe from Mr Marchant'g memo that he has recommended the Surveyor-General to sanction the carry ing out of the work. Considerable damage ■ il being done to the races m .the Wakanui district by pigs, especially m that portion m Mr Bam. Brown's maintained by the Councils Plantations— The filling m of last year's work has just - been completed. Tenders are invited for to day for fencing at Bakaia, . Doric, Westerfield, Rraapuna and Anama. , Also for ploughing at Westerfield and Ruft* pun*, and planting at Rakaia, Doric and ■ Anama. County Bridges — The north approach to Taylor's Stream Bridge has now been com pleted, and the fencing is m course of erection. Hinds Crossing at Marouan — With refer ence to the question of shortening the length of proposed bridge, as per my reporb of Ist April last, of course this could be done as temporary measure, and the southern half only of the riverbed .Bridged m the mean time; While this would be sufficient to contain the river m flood within the channel to which it has kept for a considerable time 'past, there is imminent risk, aB I previously pointed out, of the channel shifting to the northern bank where it wa« running some years ago. Should the length of bridging be limited to 220 feet at south bank, the cost, including approaches, fencing, etc., with a roadway 12 fet>t wide between hand rails, or 10 feet 6 inches btweeen guard rails would be about £600, but with prospective ex penditure the ultimate cost would be as •tated m my previous report. With a view to confining the river, some : groins and fascine work might be undertaken about 2Q ohains up stream from the crossing, but the effect of this might also be to force the .-river m times of flood on to the freehold m the immediate vicinity of Afaronan hom.e< •tea*. ■ The question of maintenance is also an item which wpuld have to be taken into account. HIGBBANK ESTATE The Ohairman Baid that, m view of the iub-diviaion of the Highbank estate, he bad pointed out to Mi Marchant that, as a redistribution of the water races on the Highbank estate would be necessary when ' « number of new . proprietors entered '. npon it, ib would be better to have tbe readjustment made before the sale of the Und, and this had been agreed to. The pott would be about £100, and it would entail the~~dlscontlnuance of most of the •xjating races, and the construction of - n»w ones to supply the new settlers. There would be m all an Increase of about fifty chains of extra race channels, but the i supply would be sufficient for this. It was well, however, to note that this new .arrangement! would about reach the limit of Pudding Hill's capacity for supply, and any further tax upon that supply would : endanger the supply to settlers beJoW m .the Rakftla district, co that It would be as well to let the authorities know that the • readjustment of water races now proposed would require to be final, as the utmost . oapaolty of Pudding Hill stream had been ; reached. The Council sanctioned the alterations as lndictated on the plan submitted by the Engineer, the Government paying all coats, and being at the same time informed that this . arrangement of races must be considered final so far as the County Council is coaceraed, there being no water available for any future subdivisions. The application of Messrs. Holmes and < Lyttleton for an alteration of race was granted. It was resolved that the Chairman con* salt the solicitor re the complaint of pigs ~ m the Wakanui district races, and see what action can be taken to abate the nuisance. BBIDOE AT MAKOMAN A largely signed petition was received from ratepayers In the Mayfield itid Maronan districts, praying for the erection of • bridge over the Hinda, near Maronan , The petition was read at a previous meet ing, and reported upon by the Engineer. His further report on the subject, ac contained m his monthly general report to the Oonncil, given above, was now considered, and after a short discussion, In which the speeches were mestlj adverse to the ereotion of such a bridge owing to the financial position of tht Ootrnoi), Mr MoFarlane moved, and Mr Cameroi seconded, "That the Council having considered the. Engineers revised report and nob being In a position to erect thi traffic bridge at Maronan aB applied for declines >o Drove further m the matter." ' The Jinotlon was carried, Mr Harpe being ttie only disentient. \ PLANTING. , : > '■' The Plantation Committee reported tha : pTrlng-tp, m error m the compilation of M Sealy's teider, it now appeared that M . Porter's tender for No. 2 contract— £s 193— is. lo*pat>, and the Committee therf fore deoldel to accept this m place of M SMlf'B, wbib woald hire amounted t

£&? la. tfor f)o. 1 contract the Con mifctee recommended that oneyear'smacrc oarpa be adoptrd, and that Mr Porter n tender -£3B 6s~b<in e the lowest, h : accepted. Mr Sea'y hsd notified tbat h w II not re-tender for No. 1 contracb. The planting of Mount Somere tram r way reserve was referred to the Planting Committee for consideration. r BRIDGE AT HINDS. : On a request from the Coldstream Roa< Board, for a bridge at Hinds, the Counci decided that the straightening of the pre 1 sent foot bridge at Hinds, to make il available for sheep tiaffio be undertaken, provided that the Read Boards interested )ay half cost. Ib was decided to inform the petitioners of thin resolution, CROSSING. Mr Stitt moved thai the Road Boards have control of the water race crossings, and keep them m repair, at the cost of 3a per crossing per annum. Mr Harper seconded. Considerable discussion took place on this subject. Mr McFarlane holding that though perhaps 3a might pay for the maintenance of the fords on the plains, there were crossings m the hills district, scoured out now and again by storm water, that £5 per annum would hardly pay for. On the suggestion of the, Chairman it was decided to modify the motion so that it should amount to an offer of 3s per annum per crossing to the Road Boards to keep the crossings, m order, and a request | that the Boards should say whether they would accept) the offer. . fhis WAS carried. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £740 were passed for payment. COUNTIES CONFERENCE. Mr C. J. EUrper was appointed delegate to the counties conference m Wellington, which meets on June 19. ' \ BOLL ALTERATIONS ; Several alterations were made on the valuation roll on the application of those I interested. BRIDGE BYLAWS. A case of breach of bridge by-laws by a. ' traction engine owner was referred to the solicitor to take action* It was resolved to make the ford at Taylor's stream bridge passable for traction engines* DOG REGISTRAR. Constable Jackson was appointed dog registrar at of ethv.en pending the appoint ment of an officer to permanently succeed Constable Morgan. MOUNT HITTT ROAD BOARD. Messrs Stitt and Williamson were appointed a deputation to confer with the Mount Hutfc Road Beard and Mr Me Millan, and Thursday next was fixed for thb meeting. CHARITABLE AID; ' The Charitable Aid Board wrote m reply to a question by the Council that the increase m the amount of contribu tions required was due to the increase of outdoor relief. SLAUGHIERHOUSE LICENSE. A slaughterhouse lioense was granted to W. J. Smith, Springburn. water rates. 1 Ie was deoided to intimate to the rate payers thai though rate* for water were demanded at the rate of 9d pec chain, wherever the amount charged was m \ excess of 3d per acre on the total area of the holding, such excess would be refunded upon application to the Clerk. Village settlers to pay a minimum of 7s 6d for 20 chains and under, but 9d per chain would be oharged for the total ohalnage when it exceeded twenty chains. WATER SUITHES A considerable number of applications for water supplies, deviations, etc., were granted, PLANTATIONS. Mr W. Sutherland offered bo cut and remove 100 saplings from any of the plantations south of Winslow, but) the Council decided to do all the cutting, etc , by contracb under the supervision of tha Council's officers. TBNCfiRS. The following tenders were accepted ;— ploughing— D. O. Sewell at 9a 8d ; John Devery at 83. Planting— T. Scaly, £80 ; J. Porter, £9 and £9 15a. Fencing— Somers, Carter and Co. ; £30 53 6d ;£7 15s 6d j £37 Us 6d ; £28 6s ; and £35 165. DEPUTATION. A deputation consisting of Messrs Gates and Huston, representing farmers en the south side of the river, waited on the Council complaining of the inequality of fche fees charged for the passage of traction engines across the Ash burton bridge, and having made their complaint withdrew. The fee made ho difference between the heaviest engine and the lighest, and thus caused a heavy increase pn the cab of chaff cutting. It was resolved to remit a y portion of the fee on light engines, but to leave the matter in<che ChairmanV hands. The Council then adjourned;,-- '

CABLE NEWS.

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A NEW ZEALAND FANCIER. Sydney,. June 4 A.t the Kennel Club's show Mr Rogen, of New Zealand, secured two first prizes and two special prizes; with the dog First Shot. THB BRUNNER FUND. Bbisbanb, June 4. The Gympie miners are sending £150 to theßrunner relief fund;

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

hoiks ah» Fonaictar. SPEECH BY MB MORLEY. " London, June 4 Mr Morley, speaking at Leeds, denounced the Soudan expedition as the outcome of a bastard Imperial instinct. OBITUARY. r - Sir George Johnson, a well-known medical authority. AFFAIRS IN CRETE. A force of 10,000 Turkish soldiers is occupying Crete, and a state of siege has been proclaimed. The Powers have warned the Forte that massacres of the inhabitants will not be per mitted. { AN INTERRUPTED DUEL. Madrid, Juce 4 Marshal Campos, ex-Governor Gene ral of Cuba, and General Borrow were arrested on the eve of fighting a duel arising out of a dispute over Cuba. GERMANY AND FRANCE. Bekun, Jane 4 The German Press exhibits an angry tone over the proclamation of Mada gascar as a French colony. FRANCE AND CHINA. Paths, June 4 China has authorised France to eon atruct a railway from Tonquin to Hung Ohu. AMERICAN FINANCE. Washington, June 4 The Senate has passed a Bill brought forward by the populist party forbid ding a further issue of interest bearing bonds without the consent of Congress, THE MATABELE TROUBLE. CAPETowN,JJune 4 Major-General Carrington has ar rived at Buluwayo. He sends columni under Spreckley, Plummer, anc Macfarlane against the MatabeU position m the Matoppo Hills.

AUSTRALIAN

r -Retrench Mkn*. 8 Sydnkv Juno 5 !e The report of the Public Service I Board on the Education Department, i- { recommends the saving o£ £37,000, g 1 chiefly by means of the re-classification of higher grade teachers and the dis continuance of all races (? bonuses). No teacher whose salary And allow ances are under £200 is to be touched. The retirememeat of a number of high officials is recommended. ACQUITTED. Melbourne, JunejS The woman Alice Tait has been acquitted on the charge of the murder of Mrs McCarthy, who waß found de»d on March 18 m a cowshed, at Oan adean, near Ballarat, with two deep wounds m her head and her leg broken, j REVENUE RETURNS. The revenue for the eleven months o£ the financial year is £300,000 below the Treasurer's estimate. The railway department is responsible for nearly £200,000. It is expected that the year will end with a deficiency of over £350,000, The comparative de crease last month was £102,000. BANKING MATTERS. The Bank of Victoria and the National Bank of Australasia are giv ing notice of intention to release a further * position of the deferred deposits about the middle of September. The National Bank pro poses to release the .amount of one \ million sterling and the Bank of Vic toria three-quarters of a million.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

Pretoria, June 4 Joabert and Leyds oppose Kruger's desire to grant reforms.

The Capture of Kirby.

— ■■♦ . Sydney, June 4 Very, contradictory versions of Kirby's movements are going the rounds. Amongst others, it is said that he never recollected going aboard the Talune m a box, and further, that he had no intention of going to Auck land, but anticipating that the Talune had returned from Newcastle he went down to secure his portmanteau and r got aboard the Tarawera by mistake. He appeared before the Court to day, and was remanded for a week. He stated that he had undergone severe mental agony during the past ten j days, and left New Zealand with the sole iDGention of committing suicide on the voyage, and left a message m the (box to that effect ; but when he was about to carry out his intention he was prevented by someone on board. William George Bassett, of Welling ton, New Zealand, nephew of Kirby, was arrested to-night on a charge of

aiding and abetting the fugitive. Wellington, June 4 The caae m whioh Kirby escaped was probably constructed with spaces between the boards to admit the air, and these spaces were covered by battens inside. Similar battens were found by the police when searching Bassett'a house, and, knowing that the case bad gone on board the Talune aB luggage at the last moment, they cabled to the Sydney police to look out for it. When the case was pub on board it was so heavy that it took two men to lift) it, - and the officials here now state that they were convinced all along that there had been a man m it, though empty on its arrival. The document found was not a draft but a cheque, signed by a Napier resident. Colonel Hume has received a cable message from the Sydney police confirming the n9ws of Kirby'B arrest, and has been informed that Kirby has been remanded for a week, and the police authorities m Sydney 1 ask that an officer bo sent over armed with the necessary papers to bring the fugitive back*

INTERPROVINCIAL.

marine Enquiry Wellington, June 6 An enquiry into the circumstances attend ing the submerging of the barque Coroman del was resumed to-day. Mr M ills, Collector of Customs, said he did not give clearance for the barque to leave Westport until he had received a certificate from Captain Bedall and the barbor master. The Court adjourned to consider it& decision. Acquitted In the Supreme Court, Sufclie watr acquitted on the charge of making a false declaration before a Justice of the Peace at Cartetton, All the vritneßses examined to-day proved that at the time of making the declaration the accused was m such a condition that he was not aware of what he was dping, apd by the direption of the Chief justice the Jury without leaving the box returned a verdict of not guilty. Incensing; Meeting: Timaku, June 5 At the anmfal licensing meeting, the Rev W. Gillies strove to get Hcenseß restricted to ten o'olookj but had oniy one supporter. All licenses were renewed.

Shocking Fatality.

— — * Timaku, Jane 5 A shocking fatal acoident occurred at Geraldlne last night. An old woman, named Mary Hammond, aged 84, living alone, was found dead with her head and shoulders m the fireplace roasting; She is supposed to have fallen backwards into the fire. ,

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Bi^inesi Kotigoi. ._„.:,... „ ,;..... v FOR SALB 1778 Acre^ 3 Koode, beiug 8.8, 27828. 27888, 30151, 80152, noar Mothrpd, and known as Hole's Farm. This Farm is well improfed, moetof it being i»i English Grass. The land is good, and grows h«avy crops of Turnipe, Oats, md Clover ; subdivided into several paddockg with plenty of water. Ea»j terms of payment. Price very low, ALSO,— 1093 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27890, situated near Dromon*, and known as Robert Clark's Farm. The land ia m splendid order, fences goo<', 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 years, old —-a Bplendid s'rike. Easy terms. Price VGrjT l0W« Either of these Farms is well worth the attention of would be inveetoxs, as thej. can be booght very cheap, and they are both well situated, being dose to Bailw»y . AdQ Acres, situated near Mitchanij being 8.8. 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. Bplendid strike of grass. A L 8 O— 83$ Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with swamp laud to work with it. ' . A L 8 O— 180 Acres, "adjoining Mayfield Township, known as D. KeUaghan'* Farm. Hoose and Oat-buildings ; well improved : plenty of water, £asy terms. Paico very low. • A L B.o— Bevera other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Qoina's Honse DAVID THOMAS, AMWu-ton* MONSTBOUS CLEABTNa BOO^ SALE ' ■• ■• ■■■"'■:. " \AT' '■ • '■*■ ■■'■■ ■; ; ' -?•-•■• -■■ Mellows ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MOUTH before Stock-taking. We have Reduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot^ale we opaity defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices— Meni!B Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d Men's Good Blnohen 4. lid Jf dies' Pretty tan or black, 6a 6d Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8s 6d Bmjt Walteing Shoes 7e Ladies' Strip Shoes from, 4«9d Children^ Strap Shoes la 9d Boots and Shoes from It 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors- for Bargain^. Country orders promptly sent to any address. NOTE ADDRESS* ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Wart lioufcmanfl Clearlngr Sale. gALE OP THE SIOOK OF liATE H. OLSEST, CHRISTCJHUROH. W. H. COLLIER, HAS BOUGHT FROM THE ABOVE ESTATE A Hue of YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 6s 6d upwards, worth double, Men's OAROIGAN JACKETS 4s 9d, worth 8a 6d. Black OSTRICH TIPS 4£d, worth la each. A ;iine new black bead DRESS TRIMMINGS 3d to 6d, worth double Ladies' handsomely beaded Cashmere MITTS 4|d pair. White embroidered COLLARETTES for children 8d eacb> formerly Is. Children's Woollen Is 6d each," about |ialf-price. Halo IVo w On. "THE GOBNBB/ CzS§k^ i * r '*J BBIDGrE WOBKiS* I T- KILWOnTn & SON Jr\ m trk ABE Prepared to undertake all i^v >d Agricultural Work that Requires I >S^^ft" K Vy^gßr Steel, Iron, or Timber ia its DON'T be afraid to ,call with any kind of job; we have the $len, Machinery, and Material to execute it. v There is often great talk about our Local Industries. Here is as 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 w^rks of the kind m tho county. i ■ '■.■-■ The Seed Sowing is now upon *ns again. We are making a Specialty ir Repairs of all'makes of Seed Drills. ' V GIVE US A TBIAL. JOHN. ORB & CO., r IRONMONGERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS, HAVE LARGE STOCKS OF ' • f % * Sheep Netting (centre strand) Fencing Wire (plain & barbed) Beadsteads and Bedding Banged, Begisters, Grates, Etc Fenders and Fire Irons Paints, Oils, and Paperhangiugs Lamps, Lanterns, Candlesticks Guns and Ammunition Cutlery (a great assortment) Electroplate (by beat makers) China and Glassware Teas, Sugar, Flour A ND ALL CLASSES OF PBOVIBIONS, which we are Selling at Lowest Possible Prices. j John Orr and Co.



GOVEftNtaENf NOTICES. , NEW ZKxLAND RAILWAYS DUNEDIN WINTER SHOW, EXCURSION FARES. Tj^XOURSION TICKETS at 2d per ■*-f mile first clasß, minimum 4s ;ld per mile second class, minimum 2s ; mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Dunedin from Bth to 11th June at Christ- church, Pukeuri, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, and will be avail- able for return till June 15. The journey must be started on the date of the issue of the tiekeofc m eioh case, and may be broken after the firat 25 miles. 6 22 BY ORDER. Tenders. a TENDERS WANTED. HHENDBHS WANTED for CROPPING X A»bburton Racecourse Reserve. AH particulars from Dr Leahy or Mr Edward Saundbks. Tenders close on SATURDAY, June 6. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 621 Secretary A.R.C. Hanmer and Graves. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. CI7E ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of * every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. \\E WANT Good Colonial Clover T ~ Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 5 110 HANMER AND GRAVES. V«7E HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM »» comprising 124 Aores on the further side of the Hinds, on, the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A first-class investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several Hoes of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz :— KCICI Two, Four and Sii-tooth OKJ\J CROSSBRED EWE3,inIarab to Lincoln rarae. We are Purchasers for Clients of — OHO QOn Halfbred EWES, m A \J\J OUUi, mbt o Lincoln Rams ACl()-t\f\Cl Throe-quarterbred 4fcUU-OUU EWES fjoung) m lamb to Lincoln Rams 4000-5000 f^^i ° And other classes, which may be deter mined by reference to our books* HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. f ■ " . : !■■ . m ■  i m. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ASHBURTON V A RDS. TUESDAY^JTOE 9. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, will offer as above, on account of Buccleuch Estate, — KKr\ MERINO EWES, m Lamb to OfJ\J English Leicester Rams. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6+24 Auctioneer. 11TANTED TO PURCHASE 200 Tods OATEN STRAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 97 __ CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF WANTED,— 1000 Tons OATEN CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR' A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Ashburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. . Full particulars . , FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 90 Land and Stock Agents; ■ TO LE T. /"VFFICES m Wesb Street.-rAppply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. YTtIJ HAVE' FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, OHEAP o FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 TO LET FOR CROPPING, SEVENTY ACRES, SITUATED between WINCHMORE and LAURISTON. Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 207 . FUR $AIjE2, SeedlVheat \ TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF & CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DTJN3, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS. All Machine dressed, .and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. Our large stocks enable us to supply Seed grown m any part of Canterbury, Otago and Southland. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. 5177 ( You try the New Vtnus ToVaxo,



T. Buiiock. SATURDAY, JUNE 13,1896 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 200 acrls 200 Fronting Mitcham Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received m struotions from •Mb Ben j ami* Short to sell by Public Auotion ab t>>« Arcade, on the above date, K.S. 29934 containing 200 acres fronting Mitoham Road, and adjoining Mb John fciULi/h propen y. This land has not been cropped for 8 years. Full f arCiculara on application. Terms Liberal. Note time of sale— ll.3o. ~T. BULLOOK, P 30 Auctioneer. SATURDAY JUNE 6. TO FARMERS. DEALERS AND OTHERS. 30 ACRES 30 Fronting Graham's Road,- gust below Tinwald Township, originally part of the Grove Farm Estate. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from the owner to sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade, on the above date — Lot 39, Grove Farm Sale Plan, con- taining 30 Acres 1 rood 34 perches, fronting Graham's Road. It is all m English Grasses, and m very good heard for » crop. Well Watered. This property Is very conveniently situated, being only a short distance from the Tinwald Railway Station, and not far from the Saleyards, and adjoins Messrs Gudaell and Doherty's properties. Very suitable for a Dealer or any parson desirous of acquiring a small holding near town. Inspection invited. Terms liberal at Sale Sale at 11 30. T. BULLOOK, 67 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE,' 6. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re- ceived instructions to Sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, R.S. 25] 04, containing 40 ACRES 40 Fronting Fairfield road, jusb below the County Sale Yards, and adjoining Mr J. Wilson's. There Is a cottage erected on the property. It is conveniently situated, and well watered. Inspection invited. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK. 5 242 Ashburton TO LET, at a low rental, those Com modious Premises m Moore street next the Wakanui Road Board Office. T. BULLOOK. JJUILDING SITES FOR SALE. T.Ss. 905, 906 Corner of Grey and East streets north T.S. 591 Aitken street 1 acre on North Belt 3 allotments, eaoh i-acre, Alforcl Forest Road, near Mr MedcnW property. , T. BULLOOK. • FOR SALE, by order of the Mortgagee, T.S. 794, containing | -acre, well situated m Cox Street, on which is erected ai substantially built square four-roomed Dwelling House with Scullery. The land is of first-class quality for garden purposes. Very nice property ; now rented by Mr McQueen. Very" easy terms. T. BULLOOK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, t^K ACHES, being R.S's. 28527, 26528. **J adjoining Messrs Dalton and Casi's Properties. Terms if required. T BULLOOK. FOR SALE, I / ACRE fronting the East Belt near /2 the High school, on which is erected a four-roomed cottage. Easy termß of payment. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with verandah and scullery, situated m Aitken -street; good cooking range : rental 6s 6d per week. . T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly tJtJO Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block suoh 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. FOR SALE. A SECTIONS."" T ACRE. Having three frontages on Cass, Ai> ken, and Grey Streets, being numbers 851, 852, 861, 862. Prioe £105. It is seldom an acra In the Township can be obtained m one block. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOOK. ; Public Notices RATES, RATES DUE to the Hampstead Town Board remaining Unpaid on June 6 will be SUED FOR without further notice. CHARLES BRADDELL, 5 236 Collector BAINTING AND PAPER- HANGING EXTRAORDINARY. FOR ONE* MONTH. previous to Stock-taking, A Reduction of 15 per cent for Cash. Must be cleared to make room for heavy shipments to arrive. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO DECORATE. W. H. Cdfins&Co., PAINTERS, PAPERHANGKRS, SiaNWRITERS,&c., 63



public Notices. MONEY TO LEND, I HAVE various sums of Money to Lend at lowest current rates. P. J. COWLISHA.W, Solicitor, Tancred Street, 804 Ashburton A. LAWME & CO. HAVE pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OP Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Gvarcoats and Waterproof Clothing 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 $f $ress Gqods m Serges and Tweeds, Ruitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction., —BOOTS AND SHOES- AM eiaes. Standard, Zealand!*, and other noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE OATS CHAFF BRAN and FOLLARD ALWAYS IN BTOOK, . SAWDERS' BUILDINGS. LAZARUS'S SIGHT* TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for Ashburton District; S. BALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. | AZARUS' Patented System ensures -L* comfort and oorreot sight. Dont poll your eyes by using badly fitting -tpeotaoles You aa,vo ruiuod your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit bv, drinking o»/yKozifi Tea; ibis pure. The 3ft v deUoious



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It is for this reason that an assertion like 3 the following sticks up above the dead levt 1 f of our Btupid talk, and becomes noticeable : ' When I saw how pale I had grown, I said ' to myself, it was because something had gone 1 out of my blood.' There ! that is a statement with the seeds , of an idea m it. Suppose we follow it up by quoting the rest of the letter which contains it. In December, 1890, Bays the writer, • I fell into a poor state of health. I was tired, languid, and weary without any apparent cause. My appetite left me, and all food, 1 ever the lightest and simplest kinds, caused me great pain m the chest; and stomach. When I saw how pala I had grown I said to myself it was because something had gone out of my blood. ' Then my sleep was broken, and night after night I scarcely closed my eyes. It wasn't lo.ig before I became so weak and dejected that I took no interest m things around me. I wasso nervous that common sounds annoyed and worried me ; even the noises, made by my own children m their talk and at their 'There was a disgusting taste m my mouth; it made me sick, and often gave me a shiver- ing sensation all over. When I saw. others eating and enjoying their meals I felt as though it were a strange thing; m a way I wondered how they could do it. For myself I could eat hardly anything. Food went against me, and I turned away from it, aa one turns away from amells or sights that are offensive. And yet I knew, what everyone knows that without sufficient food the body languishes and weakens. And such was the case with me as month after month; went by. ' During all this time, bo full of pain and discouragement. I was attended by a doctor who did what he could to relieve me, bat without success. I do not say he did not understand my complaint ; for may he not have understood it without having the. means of curing it. * : '.i '" The answer to the lady's question is : Yes easily enough. All intelligent, studious dootors ' understand ' consumption, cholera, cancer, etc., without (aa yet) having the means of curing them. There is usually a wide gap between the discovecy of & want and the way to supply it. ' I will now,' continues the letter ' tell you how I came to be cured. In April, 1891, 1 read m a small book or pamphlet about Mother Seigel's Syrup. The book said the Syrup was a certain remedy -for all diseases of the stomach, indigestion m every form, and dyspepsia ; and it also said that most of the complaints we suffer from are caused by that. On looking over the symptoms des- cribed m the book, and comparing them with my own, I saw plainly thatmyailmentr was dyspepsia, ' We aeut immediately for a bottle of thiß medicine, and after taking it a few days I began to feel better. In a very short time, by keeping on with. the Syrup according to the directions, I could eat without pain or distress, and digest my food. I also slept soundly and naturally. Then my strength came back and with it the color to my face. In short, after a few weeks use or Mother SeigePs Syrup, I was hearty and strong as ever. And I should be indeed ungrateful if I were not willing that otheis should have the benefit of my experience. You are therefore free to print my letter if you think, it will bB useful. (Signed) (Mrs) MvTruran, Mar ton, Lincoln, April 24, 1895.' I simply desire to say to Mrs Truran. that her idea about the blood is a perfectly correct one. AH our fcod (the digestible part of it) is turned into blood, and m that shape it feeds the entire body. When the blood gets thin and poor (lacking m nourishment), we lose flesh and grow feeble and pale. And the cause of the blood getting thin and poor is indigestion, or dyspepsia. How easy this is to understand when once you get hold of the right end ot it, Mother. Seigel's Syrup has the peculiar power to correct what Is wrong about the digestion, and thus enables the di- gestive machinery to make good rich blood. Which is life and health and beauty.



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