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WHOLESALE INFANTICIDE London, April 13 The bodies of six babies were foam m the Thames at Reading. It is be lieved they were murdered by a^babj connection with the charge. THE TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY. The annual report of the British and Australasian Trust and Loan Company shows a profit of £16,018. The sum of £3018 is carried forward, and a de crease m the value of securities is also provided for. The directors recom mend the payment of a dividend of five per cent. THE CANADIAN SCHOOLS BILL. Ottawa, April 13 The Canadian House of Commons sat 129 hours before adjourning, the stonewall on the Manitoba School Bill being kept up all the time. One member read and commented on the Bab ballads. There was great uproar during the sitting, and at times members were with difficulty prevented from coming to blows. KAISER AND KING. Romb, April 13 The Kaiier and the King of Italy had a long conference at which Rudmi and the Italian Ministers were present. There was great rejoicing on the oc casion m Venice. ' Bkrun, Apnl 13 The German newapapera congratu late the Triple Alliance on the meet ing of the Kaiser and King Hum bert. A FATAL DUEL. Baron Schrader has died from the effects of a wound received m a duel with Kntze. The German papers com ment on the duel m a hostile spirit.

AUSTRALIAN

THE A.M.P. SOCIETY. Sydney, April 14 The approaching election for the position ot director of the Australian Mutual Provident Society again raises the question of the extension of the business to Great Britain, one of the candidates advocating the idea as probable. However, that subiect would shortly be submitted to the members m order to obtain a definite opinion as to the wisdom or otherwise of the step. THE COLLIERY TROUBLE. In consequence of the fear of a strike tho price of coal has advanced locally. At the Conference of Municipalities at Newcastle a resolution was carried to interview the Premier, who passes through Newcastle to-night on the advisableness of appointing a Court of Arbitration comprising three members of the Government, three representa tives of the colliery proprietors, and three representatives of the miners under the presidency of the Governor to consider the various phases and differences m the coal trade m the colony , also that pending the decision of such a Court the miners continue work. In an interview the Chairman of one of the mining lodges said the classification of coal was the greatest stumbliog block to an amicable arrangement. In some of the smaller pits it was easier to get coal at 2s 6d per ton than at others, at 3s the minimum. He laid the blame of the approaching struggle on the masters m secretly reducing selling prices. ROYAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, April 14 The half-yearly balance sheet of the Royal Bank of Australia shows a profit of £2099, which, with the balance of £17,370 brought forward, is now carried forward. The liabilities to the public amount to £259,479, against which are cash reserves amounting to £89,981, while other assets total £488,975. FEDERATION. BBIBBARE. April 14 The Premier of New South Wales, who was on a visit here, expressed the opinion after enquiry that the late Queensland elections will strengthen the Federal movement. He also said that it washis intention to push it on at the earliest opportunity.

The Women's Convention

The Women's Convention opened at Ohrlstchurch yesterday, Mhs Sheriff Bain, President of the Women's Institute, presiding. An addresß on the formation of a National Council for women was given by Mrs Sheppard, a paper on the Federation of women, read by Mr Tregear, and a poem of her own composition *' The Women's Battle March " by Miss Jessie Maokay. Lady. Stout read a paper on the . National Council of Women and after discussion it was resolved "That this Convention resolves itself into the National Council of the women of New Zealand." The following office-bearers were elected:— President, Mrs Sheppard (Chriatchurch) ; vice-presidents, Lady Stont (Wellington), Mead&mea Siev wrlght (Gisborne), Hatton (Dunedin) and Schnackenberc; (Auckland ; aeore* tary. Mrs Wells (Ohristchurch) ; treasurer/ Miss Sheriff Bain, (Christ church). A committee, consisting of Lady Stout, Mesdames Sheppard, Fleming and Wells, was appointed to consider the oonstltationi and by-laws of the Council, to be present ted at a later stage of the proceedings. At the evening sitting Professor Bicker to* gar© an address on " Unitary Homes.'

Why not Live a Century ?

"In the coming time," said a famous English poet, " • man or wowan eighty or one hundred years old will b« more beautiful thaa the youth or maiden of twenty, as the ripe fruit. is. more beautiful and fragrant than the green. These ripe men and women ' will have no wrinkles on the brow, no grey hair, no benb and feeble bodies. On the contrary they will have perfeot hearing, olear eyesight, sound teeth, elastic step, and mental vigour." Does this sound absurd and impossible ? Why should it? People over one hundred years old are frequently met with m these days, as they have been as far as human records go back. A men is of no real value until he is past fifty and gained control of his passions and acquired some practical wisdom. After that he ought to have from fifty to seventy-five working years before him. Whoso dies short of one hundred (bat violence) dies of his own folly or that of his ancestors. One chief thing, however, we must learn. What is it? Take an illus tration—such as we see multitudes of on •very side. Mr Biohard Legatte of New Bolingbroke, sear Boston, Lincolnshire, is a man nou tQiwrtatyOTtr ttventjr, He if ft tome!

! well known and highly respected m his dis trict* In the spring of 1891 he had an attack of influenza from which he nerer fully recuperated. The severe Hymptomn passed away, • f course, but he remained weak. No doubt foot would h »ye built him 'up, provided he cmld have eaten and digested it. Yet here was the trouble, hi* ! i Appetite was poor, and what little he took  as a matter of necessity rathnr than of relish, ' seemed to ace wrong with him. Instead of ' giving him strength it actually produced ?■ pain and distress m the sides, chest, and i stomach. 1 1 'i hen again — which is a common ex per i • ence — he would feel a craving for something to eat ; yet on sitting down to a meal, m the hope to enjoy it, the stomach would suddenly rebel against the proceeding, and he would turn from the table withont having B wallowed a mouthful. Nothing could come of this but increasing weakness and it wasn't long before it was all he could do to summon strength to walk about. As for working on his farm, that to be sure was not to be thought of He had a doctor attending him, as we should expect. If the services of a learned medical .man are ever needed they must be m such a case — when nature seems to be all broken up, and the machinery runs slow, as our family clocks do when we have forgotten to wind them up at the usual hour. Well, Mr Leggate took the prescribed medicines, but got no better. He asked thn doctor why that wasf and he appeared to be puzzled for an answer at first. Naturally enough a doctor doesn't like to admit that his medicines are doing no good, beoause he expects to be paid for them ; and then there is his professional pride, besides. However, he finally said, " If my mcdi. cines fail to make you better it is owing to your age." That idea was plain as a pike staff, and if thepa'ient had never got any better afterwards, why who could dispute what tbe doctor said ? Nobody, of course. It would look just as though Mr Leggate was really going to pieces from old age. But something subsequently happened which spoils that easy theory of the case. What it was he tells us m a. letter dated February 3, 1893. " After doctoring several months without receiving any benefit, I determined to try Mother Seigel's Curative Syrnp. I got a bottle from Mr G. H. Hanson, chemist, New Bolingbroke. After taking the Syrup for a week I was much better. I had a good appetite, and what I ate digested and strengthened me j and by the time I had taken two bottles I was well and strong as ever. Tou may publish this statement if you think proper, (Signed) Kichard Leg* gate." So it proved, after all, that Mr Leggate was not suffering ftora old ape (at seventy ? Nonsense t), but from indigestion and dyspepsia.' When Mother Seigel's great discovery routed that, he felt " well and strong as ever." Now for the moral : It is not Father Time who mows people down thus early m life; it is the Demon of Dyspepsia. Keep him away, and — barring aocidents — you may live a century.

Public Notices

Ul'JfJflK, ASfcUBUKTUIN KUAU BVAt&D In accordance with Section 49 of Road Boards Act, 1882. PUBLIC NOTICE ia hereby givtn that (he Annual Election of Members for the following Wards will take place as under : — No. I— Laghmor Ward— Place of Elec tion : Woolshed, Lasrhmor. Time »nd date : MONDAY, May 4, at noon. No- 2— WeaterEeld Ward — Piaoa of Electi n : Westerfield Schoolroom. Time and date : TUESDAY, May 5, at noon. No. 6— Dromore Ward — Plvseof Elec tion : Woodlands, near Droimre. Time and date : WEDNESDAY, May 6, at noon. Nominations m the presoribed form will be received till Noon on THORS DAY, April 23, addressed co the Retain ing Officer, Road Board Office, West Street, Ashbarton. JCHN DAVISON, . Returning Officer. West Street, Ashbarton, ... April 33, 1896. 4 95

TiiK AbHBUJtITuN GUAUDIAK -. TUESDAY, AEEUL 14, 1596.



Business Notices 'y\ E AftE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHE A.F CHAFF, In Large or Small Quantities OUST LANDED, EX MOUNT SIVIOTT,— ' 1000 BALES CORNSACKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Bros., Limited. . * _. .» SHFABMAN" BBOS , \X^E have Jast Landed for the Coming Season a large consignment of— I>oul>l^ Refined Kerosene which barns tar Longer and produces a more Brilliant Light than any Oil m the market, bb well ns being AbßOlotely Safe. Albo— 100 BOXES OGSTON'S BALMORAL SPERM CANDLES. These Candles are English Manufacture and are too well known to need any comment, they do Not Smoulder when extinguished like the majority of Oandleß. Pre*erviw«r Muisrar PrefterYlng' invar. : AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAR AT VERY LOW PRICES. (rfuns. Onm*. fpuns. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, CARTRIDGES, Etc., and all other Sportsmen's Kequisites at Wonderfully Reduce* rates. Anyone m Want of a Firßi-olasß GUN* at a Low Figure, ebonld inspect Ow atock before purchasing elsewhere. Goods delivered daily Orders by Poet despatched with pnnotnalfty. CHEAPEST HOUSE -^SSS&S&^S^tS^*^* * **%*"" SHEARMAJST BKOB., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 BRIDGE WORKS rysp^E^^i KILWOBTH & SON %s*J&+^ m ffa A re P are^ to undertake all KS/^Binf-^^^&' J|i 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 Irdustries. Hero is »n opportunity for you. Encourageone and see it grow. Three years ago, when |we started, we were laughed at. To-day, we have the largest woiks of the kind m tho county. The Seed Sowing is now upon us again. We arc making a Specialty m Repairs of all makes of Seed Drills. GIVE US A TRIAL. TO THE L4DIES— -^ GRAND SHOW^- OF New Drapery and Clothing FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. THE LATEST FASHION IN TIRBNOH & ENGLISH Dress Materials French and English Millinery Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF [LADIES' JACKETS, MANTLES, & CLOAKS. CORSETS IN ALL THE LATEST MAKES EVERITHING UP-TO-DATE KAIAPOI HOUSE. Mew and Seasonable Goods NOW BEING LANDED DAILY IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A Grand Display. i^vUR Country Friends will be duly waited upon with full . ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANOREU SXREET i ■



ILJ OLIDAY Suits— A. Nice Kalapol I O tJuit for 27s 6d, Boys' Kntoker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suita to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. AJcorn's THE VIOLIN. MISS PACKER, member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musioians, is prepared to give Lessons oh the above instrument at her rooms, Sannders' Buildings. : For terms, etc., apply Box 87, P. 0.: 2 39 miss a. o. hood IS PREPARED to Teach Drawing m its various branches ; also Sketching and Painting from Nature m water and oils. Orders taken for Painting resi- dences. Hours of attendance at Studio, Arcade, on Tuespays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 PI WEBSTER'S WOOL SCOURING WORKS- W. T. "WEBSTER'S TT7OOL SCOURING WORKS, YV Tin wai b, ARE AGAIN OPEN, And Mr Webster is prepared to BUY FOR CASH, FAT, HIDES, AND SKINS, 474 AT CURRENT RATES. Guns ! Guns !! auns!!! CARTRIDGES! CARTRIDGES ! AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS. , WTITE have just landed our New ' Season's supply, and requesb inspection \ by all Sportsmen, feeling sura that we can offer — BETTER YAJQUE— AT LOWER PRICES Than Anyone m Canterbury. t v ■ John Qrr & Co. a ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1896. Estate of the late John Milne, "1 (\ ACRES, together with Dwelling •*>v House, etc., fronting liongbeach Road j Furniture and Effects. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Administrator m the Estate of the late John Milne to Sell by Public Auction, at the Home* stead, situated about 2£ miles from Long- beach Homestead, and fronting the main road leading to Winslow Station as follows, viz : — 10 ACRES, part of R.S. 22563, on which is erected a Dwelling House of four rooms, Scullery ; also Stable, Shed, and other buildings. At; same time and place, — THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, and a nnmber of Special Entries belonging to Settlers m the neighbourhood. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect the property. Terms at Sale, which takes place at two o'cloak. T, BULLOCK, 4 50 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 18. TINWALD. Section and Cottage Well -situated, front- Graham's Road, not for from the Railway Station* MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re- ceived instructions from Mrs Robert Black to Sell by Pablic Auction, at the Arc*de on the above date, her property m Tinwald, ' being section 150, containing £ acre, Graham's Road, on which is erected a cottage of four roooms. The property is centrally situated, being only a short distance from the Hailway station. Very Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11 30. ~T. BULLOCK, 4*72 Auctioneer. TO LET— Cottage containing 4 rooms with Verandah, centrally situated m Cameron Street, not far from Railway Station. T. BULLOOK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing i aore :— 755 Peter Street 818 Altken Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aitken and Caes Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOOK, Agent. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly tf*J<D Fenoed. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Fall particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. ' TINWALD. TO LlT— Cottage fronting Graham's Road, next the Hotel. : T. BULLOOK. WINSLOW. FOR SALE— Lob 120, containing £ tore. Any reasonable offer accepted* ' ■ T. BULLOOK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. r I THE THREE SECTIONS adjoining Mr Meddins' property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are Invited for these. Easy terms. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE or To Let— To a good tenant at a Low Rental com- modious premises situated m Moore street, next to the W»k*nni Road Board office. Recently been painted, etc., and renovated throughout and now all m good order T. BULLOCK. (T\OR SALHi-T.S. 732, QUARTER- - ACRE, Wills street, only one section distant from the corner ; first class land ; capital site for a house. Also. T.S. 904, 905. HALF-ACRE, corner oi Walker and Peter streets, and near the Weat Town Belt. T. BULLOOK. ~~~~ TINWALD. -rnoß SALE- "iH. 725, MoMnrdc ID street. ■ T. BULLOCK. " MONEY. TO LEND on Approved Security ai Current Rates of Interest, sums o £600, £300, £150. ■ T. BULLOCK. TtV ANTED Known— lf yon miss tin VV Cheap Boot Sale you will b< lorry.— Mem-ph's, Tanored Btreet.



Business Notice . H. M. JONES* H. M. JOKES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. V PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cashc THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARBDEN I at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. OUME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONB.KX, A,SD FANCY GOODS. SHIPMENT of Books, ex Talnui, jnst opened up. Great variety, suitable for prize avrards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Cora tnittees, to keep the trade here. \ STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelope*. Plain and Fancy from «d upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3a Od per 1000, cash. jLaw and Com* meroial Papers. ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums* Photo Frame". ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHIN AW ARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at Lowest Cash Prices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other linos re- qnired, from London, America, Melbourne, |and elsewhere, at the shortest possible notice. H. M. JONES.



'"riecilander Bros., Limited. HATUIiDA¥, MaY !', 1896 MfcTHV£N FARMS, METHVrN FARMS. TO GRAIN GROWERS, DAIRY FARMERS, & GRAZIERS MOST IMPORTANT SUBDIVISION \L SALE EVER HELD IN THE METHVEN DISTRICT. Adjoining the rising Township of Methren and Methven Railway Station. MAGNIFICENT GRAIN-GROWING AND GRAZING LAND, splendidly watered by County water races. No droughts, no failures of crops, the nor' -west) rains providing plenty of moisture. State School, Post Office, and Railway Station olose to the property. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received insfcruo, tioiw from Dun«ak Cahbmon, Esq, 31unes, to sail by Pnblio Auction at the ORANGE HALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1896, His well-known property containing 1020 ACBKB, 3ob-dirlded ln(o Blocks of from 20 to 220 acres each. BLOOK I—3o acres, newly laid down. „ 2 — 130 acres, five years m grass.  3— -180 acreß) 88 acres are In turnips, balance stubble and grass. „ 4—20 acrec, two years In grass.  5— 28 acres, m turnips.  6—85 aores, three years' m grass  7—Bo aores, skimmed after one wheat crop; „ B— loo acres, laid down m red olover last year. „ 9— 140 Acres. „ 10—220 Acres, Homestead Block, with good substantially built Dwelling, large stable, and all other necnsaary improvements to work such a Farm. 20 acres are skimmed after one wheat crop. 90 acres are skimmed out of grass. 83 acrns are newly laid down. 20 acres are old pastures, The Land, as already stated, is of excel* lent quality, and known to be one of the tarly and best selections m the Methven District. Terms will be made easy, and ;he Property is put on the Market with ;he intention of selling at the present low ralues ruling, and Buyers can attend the lale with confidence, knowing that there prill be no ridiculous prices asked. The igents are instructed to BeU the Property, md confidently expect that every Block will be disposed of under the hammer. No such opportunity of obtaining really irst'dass land at Buch easy terrra has jver been offered bo the Public. TERMS— IO per cent cash deposit 5 per cent m four months 5 per cent m sight month * 5 per cent ia twelve months Babnoe can remain on Mortgage for % term of years at current rates ofunterest, or all Cash at purchaser's option. Plans will be ready fhortly, and will be obtainable from the undersigned. Sale at 1 p m. FRIEDLAJVDER BROS., Ltd , 4 89 Land arid Stock Agents. TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Aahburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 00 Land and Stock Agents: CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. II fA NT ED,— IOOO Tons OATEN W CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLA.NER BROS, Ltd. I.i . i * FREEZING SPACE. TTTE CAN OFFER those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozon^Meat to London, SPACE for a fewjjwbousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompt delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDEB BROS., Limited. 44 Hanmer . and Graves. Er m* HAVE the Pleasure to annonnoe that i "V.J have taken into PARTNERSHIP- MR S. H. GRAVES who was for some time the Manager of the Bank of New Zealand jfoywland the Business In future wiirbe osmed ta under the style of ljr^ V % Hamn4a4fc Graves. JK ii the intention of tW^ff firm to Jar 1 ! y on the bunraeM almdy taken up by jjSnyself m all %s imffches. and as my I Partner has addeaßTvery substantial sum to the capital formerly employed by me, the ExSwsjjpir of the Business right throngbfwWDe loaght. ' Hoping that this announcement will be " satisfactory to the Business People* Far< mers, and the Public generally m the Ashborton County, I only have to aei that a fair share of the business going will b be sent oar way. J 9 E. W. HANMER. Auhburton, April 13, 1896. Ym try ih* Nm Vtmut 7ote<t



D. Thomas. A X U a i> f. THURSD vY, APBIL 30, 1896 SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. rAM REQUESTK.D by a namber of Clients to hold my HORSK FAIR Afc the above Date and fixture- Farmers and others reqairirg an early number should thke the opportunity of securing them at once. Conditions same as last Special Sale. Sale at 12.30.— Unbroken Stock. DAVID THOMAS, t 36 Auctioneer. cleabimg sale. mamTeld. WEDNBSDayT APRIL 29. MR D. THOMaS, m cod junction with Mr T. Bulmick, has received nstruotions from Mr D. Kellaghan, to Jell by Public Auction (hs above), , His Farm Consisting of— < 180 ACRES 180 CLOSE TO MAYFIELD, Jeing R.S. 30664, Well-fenced. Well- raterad, Good House, and other im- provements. Land of Good Qaality. Also,— The whole of his Live and Dead Stook, consisting of — 8 Good Draught Horses 2 Drays, Two Reapers and Binders, ! McSherry Drill, Double-farrow Plough, Set Harrows, Trap, V\ hare, Turnip Canisters, Quan* ] tity of Harness, and a Urge number of Sundries. 100 Crossbred Ewes 2 Milk Cows and several Young Cattle 2 Good Stacks of Oats. 2 Stack* of Oaten Sheaves. Large Quantity of Empty Sacks. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12.30. D. THOMAS. farther entries for this sale are solicited. 4 87 Henry Zander. APPLES. APPLES. 1 AM PREPARED TO Purchase Apples IN ANY QUANTITIES. < ] \ 4.pply at Once to — i HENRY ZANDER. ' 13 | Government Notices. • . _ — . j NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements for Timaru Races. f^XCURSIUN TICfTBrS to Timaru, *-* available for return till the 20th April, will b«s issued at Ghriwtohurch, Oamaru, and intermediate stations on the 15bh and 16th April at 21 pec mile first- class, minimum 4s, li per mile second* class, minimum 2*, mlluape counted one way only. On the 16th April a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7 15 a.m., Tinwald 7-22. Winslow 7 32, Hinds 748, Rangitata 8 18. A train will leave Wash- dyke for the Racecourse on arrival oi the 10 55 a.m. train from Ashburton, and the express train for south will set down pas- sengers at Washdyke for the Racecourse. On the 16th and 17 ch April the express train for north will take up at Washdyke passengers for stations where it stops, who can leave the Racecourse for Washdyke abs sp.m, 4 66 BY OKDER. Tenders, TINWALD TOWN BOIRD. rpENDERS are invited to be sent m on ± THURSDAY, at 4 p.m., for CON- STRUCTING BRIDGE over Drain, Railway Reserve. 4 79 FOOKS & SON. rpjiiNDKRS are invited for BUILDING _L FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, near Winchmore. Plans and specifications at my Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, April 18, at 2 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 4 81 Architect. ' TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders by SATURDAY^ April 18, for Ploughing, Harro/- Ing, and Drilling 100 Acres land ati River- side. For further particulars apply JTuoh McCoskek, Riverside. 4 60 PUBLIC NOTICE^ ~NOTICE^f AS I hava had \m retire from XJL Business througjrill-health, ALL ACCOUNTS duo to m#nust be PAID to G. W. Andrews, Hawßelt. before April 21, or they will be S©ED FOR. JAMES MARSHALL, U j ; Bootmaker, (jpate of A. On^)jM WANTED. 1 TWO tc/yri»ree B.aM PowefJand Worjfs injeood orjnef J StatejUaker and pricej^n railway .Jr mm * 14 92 I SOMEj^S. BRUNNERTOW RHLIEFJ^ND. A N ENTER^IJTOeJtT m aid of £jL the Brunn%pln Belief Fund, will bs given m the LAURISTON SCHOOL, Jfc FRIDAY,°APRIL MM$ PTOLIC NOTICE. *^ TT IS HEREBY REQUESTED thai -*- any Householder who may nob havi received a CENSUS SCHEDULE will b. stood enough to notify the omission to mi las quickly as possible. J. R. OOLYER. Census Enumerator, 4 78 Aehbarton District.



THE ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE Third Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held m the Orange Hall on FRIDAY, April 24, 1896, ab7.3op.m, Business: . I—To receive Board's Report and Balance Sheet). 2— To Elect Four Directors m place of Messrs A. A* Fooks, J. Scaly, T. Scaly, irho retire by ballot, and the late W. Mitchell. 3— To Elect Shareholders, Auditor, and General. J. 0. DUNCAN, 4 $6 Secretary, STi STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton meetFngs. TUESDAY— Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 P ' WEDNESDAY — ANNUAL MEET- ING of PARISHIONERS m St Stephen's Schoolroom, 7.30 p.m." THORSDAY-G.F.S., 7 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Praotice. 8 p.m. SUNBAY 19th. 8 30 a.m , Early Celebration of Com- munion— Rev T. A. Hamilton 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton j 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. Hamilton.



Commercial news will bo found on the fourth page. Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be ■ obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers. Wright's Celebrated Family Brand Coffee ■ is the best m the market; try it; sold everywhere. " I would rather trust that medicine than any doctor I know of," says Mrs Hattie Mason of Chilton, Carter Co., Mo., m speak- ing of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar- rhea Remedy. For Bale by the Ashburton Drug Company.