CABLE NEWS.

w HOME AMW FORRiei CONFESSION BST A MURDERS*. London, May 24 Before his execution bowler con fessed to the Levesham jewellery robbery. On January 21 the shop of one Evans was entered by three men, and Evans received a violent blow on the head, after which the keys of his safe, his money, watch and chain were taken from him. An alarm was raised, but the men decamped. Fowler exonerated two men committed m con nection with the case. THE NEW VICTORIAN ORDER. May 25. Tbe following have been created Knights of the new Victorian Ord^r : — Duke of Portland, Earl of Pembroke, Colonel Colville, and General Sir Dighton Probyn The first three are members of the Queen's Household, and the last of that of the Prince of Wales. AMERICA AND CUBA. Washington, May 24 Mr Olney, Secretary of State, pro tested against the action of General Weyler m forbidding the export of raw tobacco from Cuba, and declared that if it wai persisted m the United Statet would probably forbid the im portation of cigars from Cuba. THE CURRENCY QUESTION. Senator Stewart, while contending that it would be folly to think of the secession of the Western States, pre dicts a revolution worge than thej French, unless silver coinage is speedily reoognised. PROPuSED IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT. The House, by a large majority, rejeoted a resolution, moved by a Populist member, impeaching the President for issuing bonds, and re fusing to force through a law aimed against the great trusts. EMPRESS EUGENIE. : - Paris, May 24. The Empress Eugenic visited tbe Duke of Aumale at Palermo, and was introduoed to the Duke of Orleans.

AUSTRALIAN.

ARREST OF THIEVES. Sydney, May 24 The police have arrested a gang of thieves who recently committed depre dations among passengers' luggage on steamers leaving for Auckland. Among the vessels raided was the Tarawera, and a large quantity of things whicb were taken from her, including mack intoshes, coats, opera glasses, walking sticks, etc., have been recovered. OBITUARY. Mr John Davis, M.L.0., is dead. GALES AND WRECKS AND LOSS OF LIFE. A very heavy general rain, with fierce gales, has been experienced all along the coast for the last 48 hours. Three wrecks are reported. The coast ing steamer Byron, with a cargo of coal, foundered thu, forenoon oft New castle. The crew, consisting of nine men, narrowly escaped, -They had barely time to leave m a boat before the vessel went under. They were subsequently picked up by a lifeboat and landed safely. The schooner Oon clons and the barquentine Karoola were driven ashore and wrecked at Norma Point, near Nelson Bay. The crew of the former veesel escaped safely m a boat, but the boat containing the Karoola's crew capsized, and, the mate was drowned. The others were washed ashore completely exhausted. One seaman was so far gone that he died shortly after reaching land. The Karoola was bound from Lyttelton to Sydney. She waß off the port some days ago and was driven north by a gale. At tbe time of the accident she was seeking shelter. Only meagre particulars are yet to; hand. Shipping generally was delayed by the weather,

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending May 22, 1896 : —

COURSING.

. : «. . ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB. Patron— G. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Prisi devt—D. Mc Lean, Esq. Vi ce-Prksidents —Messrs H. Milner, 0. C N. Griggs, W. Kellook, P. Devane, John Dore, M. Lagan. Stewards — M Digby, W. Patching, T. Roache, W. Shearman, R Alexander; John Stevens. Judge— H Milner. Slippeb— M. Healy. Treasurer —Jas. Wilson. .Hon. Secretary— G. J. Neill.  There was a large attendance, and the weather was all that could be desired for a good day's sport. Owing to the large number of entries, only the first round and part of the second could be got through be* fore dark, and the remainder of the courses will be ran off to-day. following are the results of yesterday's coursing *. —  Laghmor Cup. winner £6, . runner-up, £3 ; | third dog, £1 10s ; three dogs at 10s. FIRST ROUND. Mr J. W. Hickman's bd b Golden Cider, beat Mr J. Stephen's fn and W b Mother Seigel. Mr J. Mailer's bd d The Bird, beat Mr J. Thompson's blk b May Flower. Mr J. Blissett's blk d Supplejack, beat Mr J. Poison's bd d Prince. Mr P. Macavoy's br b Green Garter, beat Mr G. McKenzie's b and w d Lord Mon tague. Mr W? Shearman's f and w b Ivy Leaf, beat Mr R. Smythe's bd d Haraway, Mr J. Thompson's fn d Menzo, beat Mr E. Hanrahan'a fn and w d Au Revoir. Mr G. J. Ncill'a fn and w b Floss, beat Mr J. Wilson's blk and w d Snider. Mr S. G< Bryne's blk b Gentility, beat Mr J. Dineen's blk w b Gay Deceiver. Mr M. Kayne'a fn and w d Iranhoe 11., beat Mr M. Raynor's fn and w d Heart of Oak. Mr T. Roaches blk and w d Spring, beat Mr T. Bowden's f n b Lass. Mr G. J. Neill'a fn b Gip, beat Mr E. Griffin's w and f n b Searchlight* Second Round. Golden Cider beat The Bird. Green Garter beat Supplejack. Floss beat Gentility. aaaaaaaaaammaaaaaaammmaam

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CORRESPONDENCE

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PUBLIC TENDERS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — I would like, through the medium tof your paper, to call attention to the present system mi accepting tenders as practised by the Hampstead Town Board. That body called tenders for sonrt'e shingling, anu m tha end the lowest tendera were ignored, and the work given to the highest. Mow, it ia unjust aa well aa cruel, towards working men (especially m theae timea) to ' oall for tendera, and thereby induce them j to cut the work very fine m order to get a I job, and then at the finish find themselves ahanted through the affair being practically settled whose tender is to bo accepted. In I the present caae tha successful tenderer has had m the paat a long run of work for the Board, and I fancy a little of ib ahould be given elsewhere, aa we all have to live. Trusting the ratepayers will remember thia and other matters ab the next eleotion.—- I am, etc. Contractor.

THE RESERVES

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — ** Ratepayer " advocates the aboli tion of all busineas carried on on East and Weat Street reserves, between Moore Street and the railway station, and the doing away with the unsightly heaps, of coals and timber, and the risk of danger tn life and limb. By way of substitute he urges plant ing trees on the whole of the reserves, ;and ■ wants to transfer the present lessees north of the railway station. When farmers are , delivering grain m the Weat Street stores, and produce m East Street shops, it is a very great convenience to tbum to bo able to get their back loading m coals, firewood, timber, and all building materials near ab I hand, and without loss of time. But much ! lobb of time would be entailed if they had to Igo north of the railway station. Aa to the planting the reserves with trees m the centre of the town, thia would be a great mistake, aa it would take away the sight from East to West Street, and the town wonld be hidden from the passengers passing m the train. Besides, the Btreet would be m a miserable plight, being shaded from sun by the plantation, and the trees would soon have to be cut down again, which has already been done m the case of the pieces planted. As to the risk of danger to life and limb, which " Ratepayer " speaks of, ab prevent I < don't) think there is any danger ; but if the reserves were planted with trees on each side of the railway, as he suggests, there would be danger to life, limb, and property, as approaching trains could not be seen by drivers of vehiclea until crossing the line, which might often' prove too late. " Rate payer " says the railway authorities would receive some revenue, and the Borough Counoil the rates on the same. I fail to see where the revenue from ratos is to come from, unless from the timber grown m bhe plantation m the next generation, lf the present lessees cannot, get railway sidings they would have to go elsewhere, and the coats, firewood, and building material would have to be carted to such place, the cost of which would have to be added, and the public must pay say bwo shillings more per ton on coals, and one shilling per hundred on bimber, and so on. lam one of those unfortunate farmers who would suffer if the presenb convenience was removed. I ask those men who pretend to be the farmers' friends to well consider the case before taking action m the matter, and the Borough Council will confer a great benefit on the country people if they let things remain as they are. — I am, etc., ' F_4RMBR.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

m, Pbetokia, May 23 A sentence ef live months' imprison ment was passed on each of the follow ing political prisoners: — Sir Drummond Dunbar, and Messrs J. W. Leonard, Langerman, Bailey, and Bettington. Messrs fi. Jameson (Dr Jameson'.? brother) and Hamilton were each sen tenced to one year's imprisonment. Joel was discharged. Da vies, one of tbe political prisoners, has developed homicidal mania, The surgeon m charge vainly asked for his removal from prison. Two more of the reformers bave been released. May 24. Joubert prevents Kruger from act ing as leniently towards the reformers as he would like to. The sentences of banishment on the reformers will bo suspended if the fines are paid and the men undertake to refrain from politics for three years. London, May 22 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at the South African dinner, said that he was deeply dieappointed at the result of the revision of the Reformers* sen tences by the Transvaal Executive. The severity shown must result m de laying reconciliation between the two races. England would adhere to the policy she had so far pursued. May 24. The Treasury Barristers have pro cured some startling evidence at the Cape referring to Jameson's raid. President Kruger keenly regrets the departure of Sir Jacobus de Wet, British agent, from Pretoria. Capetown, May 22 Dr Leyds has inquired into the massing of large forces near Mafeking. Sir H. Robinson replied that he was surprised that such obvious falsehoods were credited, and advised the Trans vaal authorities to take proceedings for libel against those who had spread the untrue reports. . The situation is regarded as critical. Rinderpest and a general want of con fidence paralyse trade. Mr Barnato has closed his mines and one thousand men are thrown out of employment. Pretoria is m a shockingly un sanitary condition, and an epidemio is feared. Communication with Buluwayo, which was interrupted by the rebels, is restored. The colonial forces have effected a junction at the town, and are preparing to attack the rebel position at the Matoppo Hills. I News has been received that com munication between Buluwayo and Fort Salisbury is restored. May 23. Khama's brother is taking 600 Bechuanas to assist m bush fighting m Matabeleland. Ca_pbtowv, May 24 Mr Rhodes will take part m the attack on the Matabeles at Matopopo Hills. May 25. The Matabeles have quarrelled among themselves at Matoppo, and it is unlikely that any very stubborn resistance will be offered, Si Petersburg, May 23 Russia proposes to construct a rail way from Ohargin to Qarki to facili tate an advance to Kabul. Berlin, May 23 Prince Bismarck's organ declares that Great Britain's offensive policy m South Africa forces Germany to enter on military preparations on a scale which proves her intention of retaining ber colonies.

Penderves School.

!A Sleeting of houeeholders &&& bUi-fs interested m the Pendarves school, called by advertisement m the Aahburton Mail, iwaß held m the schoolroom on the evening of the 22nd inst., to consider the action or the Board of Education m reference to the moving of the school building. Mr R. Beatty, Chairman of the School Committee, was voted to tbe chair and explained to the meeting the action already taken by the committee. lie stated that the Board had been approached by petition from the householders, requesting it to re-consider its deoision, and aeeing by advertisements m the daily papers calling for fresh tenders, that no attention was given to the petition, a deputation from the committee waited on the Board, but the Board refused to enter tain the request of the deputation, and the contraot for removing the building waß now let. This was now the situation, and it remained with this meeting to Bay whether any further steps be taken m the direotion of preventing the district from being de prived of its Bohool. He might say the Board suggested to the deputation thab the teacher's residence might be utilised as a sohool, but they all knew how unsuitable the building was — a four-roomod oottage — for any purpose of the kind. He might add, that up to the present moment, the com mittee had no official intimation whatever of the Board's intention, and only had knowledge of ita determination by seeing advertisements inviting tenders. After some discussion the following resolution was pro posed by Mr Edward Hampton and seconded by Mr Vucetioh — ( That thia meeting of house" holders and others interested m the Pend arves district, views the proposed removal of the sohool building with strong dis approval, and earnestly and reapeotfully requests the Board of Education to take ho further proceeding m the matter, as m carrying out its intention of depriving the district of its sohool the Board will perpetrate a grave injustice on the resi dents/ The resolution, on being put to the meeting, was carried unanimously, and the chairman was requested to forward it to the Board of Education. M r Lambie desired to aay, with permission of the chairman, that although not a resident of Pendarres, yet aa chairman of a school committee inanadjoining distriot, he considered this to be a quesiion deeply affecting every committee and every district m North Canterbury. What was the oase with Pendarves to-day, might be the case with any other district to-morrow. The Board, m the same high-handed manner, might seek to inflict a Bimilar act lof injustice on any other district. He would f like to see m thiß instance, the Board's contemplated aotion strenuously opposed, and the question brought to an issue. It was quite time the relative powers of Board and Committees were properly defined, and he would very willingly asaißt m making thia a teat oase. Mr R. Mulligan proposed and Mr Percy Jones seconded — *• That m event of the Board of Education refusing to accede to ita request, this meeting pledges itself to support the Committee jih adopting every legitimate means to resist any inter ference with* the building, and considers that the Committee will be duly justified m preventing any trespass on the school premises, and m refusing to allow the building to be tampered with m any re spect,' Carried unanimously. The chair man, m answer to a question, said he was . one forming the deputation, and a member of the Board, by emphatically contradicting m one instance a statement of the deputa tion, might have been the means of mislead ing the Board as tending to cast some doubt on the veracity of the deputation m other instances. He found since, however, on unquestionable authority, that the statement made by the member of the Board referred to was entirely inconsistent with the faeta of the caße. It was then proposed by Mr McCroy, seconded by Mr Williams, and carried — * Thab the Board has evidently arrived at its decision to remove the Pendarves school on incorrect data. Thia meeting urges the Board to make full and exhaustive enquiries into all the circum stance connected with tho school before any farther steps be taken m the direction of removing the building.' The chairman was requested to forward this resolution also to the Board. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

The Late Mr Pierce Weldon.

The funeral of the late Mr Pierce Weldon, which took plaoe on Sunday last, was very largely attended, friends of deceased coming from all parts of the county to be present. The Very Rev Father O'Donnell Raid mass for bhe dead at the church of the Holy Namo, and preached an appropriate sermon, dealing pointedly with the subject of life and its' uncertainty, pressing home suitable lessons therefrom. The Rev Father also read the burial service at the grave, at whiohalargegatheringofpeopleassembled. The deceased Mr Weldon came to New Zealand m 1863, and for a time was m the employ of Mr Hoskins, surveyor. Having earned some money he boughc fifty aores of land ac the Selwyn ; he worked that for a time, but went largely into contracts for breaking up land for crop. It has been said of him that while thns engaged he broke up more of the virgin soil of Ashbnrton county than any other man m it, and upon most of the large estates m the distriot he hts had contracts of more or less extent. He bought the farm m bhe Forks on whioh he has been settled for a nnmber of years, and few farmers m the district have been so successful m the growing of wheat. Mr Weldon was one of the most genial, kind-hear Ud, and good natured souls that ever lived, and it was said nf him that ha was never known to be angry. He was blDnfc of speech to be unto, and a diamond of the roughest cast, but no man ever lofb his place hungry, and he wus one of the best neighbors chat any farmer could have. He would never sco a neighbour's work m arrears if a day or two's help from him, as he said, wonld pnll him out of the hole. Mr Weldon seldom left the oounty, and for seventeen years was never farther ont of it than Rakaia. He was born on the banks of the famous Boyne water, where he spent his early youth, but was some time m Dublin before coming to New Zealand. J He was only 06 years of age when he died, I and was unmarried, I

CYCLING.

... . " . PAtti-. May fi- LW.vr.j the feyclis*-, has ridden from Bordeaux to Par,* m 21 hours 17 minut-9, I beating the record and three opponents j by one minnte.

FOOTBALL.

m — Timaru, May 25 The South Canterbury Rugby Union held a sports meeting to-day (o wipe off the de ficit. There waß perfect weathur till 3 p.m., and a good attendance. Ten teams of seven took part m the football tourneys. The Senior was won by Linwood (Christchurch), Ashburton second. Junior — Ashburton, first; Linwood, second. Christchuroh, May 25 A football match, Pirates (Dunedin) * Christchurch Club, was played to-day, and won by the Pirates by one point (goal from try penalty goal and try) to three points (one try).

ASHBURTON JUNIORS v. SPRING BURN.

The Ashburton Junior Football Club made a journey to Springburn on Monday to play a team of the Olub there. The Ashburton Club travelled m an express with four horses, and one of the incidents of the journey was a " stick up " m the river. The team, how ever, arrived at Springburn m time to play, bub they did not carry with them either weight or Bkill enough for their opponents, who won the game by six pointa to three.

SPRINGBURN SCHOOL v. BUSHSIDE SCHOOL.

A matoh was also played between the Springburn and Bushside schools, which, after an exciting game, was won by the former.

Rifle Shooting.

• After the Annual Queen's Birthday parade the Rifle Volunteer corps pro ceeded to the rifle range to fire for the tradesmen's prizes. The shootmg was opened by Major Douglas firing tho first shot. The Major's shooting all through was excellent, and he not only made top score, bub won all the range prizes, tho whole of the valne of £3. The Major, however, declined to accept the prizes, and handed th9tn over to the company to be distributed m order of merit as if he had nob fired. Major Douglas fired only for honour, and with a desire to see what he could do with a good weapon, as this was the first time the company had fired m competition with the Martini- Henry rifles. Captain Dolman followed the Major, but did not do so good work. The weather was not all that could be desired for good shooting. Ie oertainly was nob too cold, bub m the open riverbed the wind was gusty and rough, and the light changeable. The < fficers aud th« Shooting Committee had canvassed several gentlemen and merchants m town for pr:'z.B for the annual prize firing, and wore pleased with the result, as their towsmen responded liberally to the appeal, showing that the services of the volunteers are appreciated. This is most encouraging to the citizen soldiers, and is calculated to strengthen the patriotic spirit which binds the company together. In all twenty-six prizes were offered, and thirty three men competed for ttem. The following are the first fifteen prize winners, others following m order : —

Private Wilkie won the first priz > silve mr»d.il given by Mr Georgo Josson, and £2 5:3 m cash, as well Mr Saluk's silver meial for most, bull's tyes. Befresh \ ments were provided t.n the range, and at half past twelve the bles.ings that were showered on Father Pollock and others whose good things were on hand, and the onslaughb thab was made upon them, showed thab any commissariat masber who essays purveying for onr corps will have his work cub out for him. Ab 4*15 the oease firing was sounded, and the company marched home, after enjoying one of the best day's shooting they have had for years.

A Paris Sensation.

Pabis, May 24 Two persons, named Castel, man and wife, conveyed to Paris from Oourbevoi a trunk containing the naked corpse of a young man. Suspicion was aroused by the smell, and the trunk was opened by officials. The Oastels explained that they had been employed to convey the body m the trunk to avoid the expense of a coffin ; but as they gave a false address they were arrested. The corpse was identified as that of a man named Delachaif . The discovery caused a sensation m the city. May 25. Castel s confessed to the murder. They used a hatchet. Delachaif was a stamp collector, and they appointed a meeting with him to arrange a sale. He bought stamps to the valus of £300. A portion of the money was found on 1 the male prisoner. ! , M

THE ABHBraTOH 6Tr.\TO!A!f: TUESDAY, MAY *% 1W



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■__.»— ii—maa ufeie-i_3__t_ag_-MM-_ija^?aT.ir:-___ < -* < y?y J T. Bullock, I .•fc-_y*&'-_£_U-i_. -_.._•* _ — , ___ ___>.->»»_-*__•_,. 1 SATURDAY, MAY 30. FARMERS and others are reminded thab tho Sale of Mit S_MUEL S-Oxt's • Farm of 106 Acres, situated near t» c Wakanui Creek, takes place on the above date. . T, BULLOCK, 5 214 Auctioneer. , 'pO LET— Comfortable Cottage of four [ * rooms with verandah and pcollery, Hi'nated m Aitk«n street; good cocking »ange ; rental 6h 6d per week. T. BOLLOCK. PIANO FOR SALE. ~]\~T^T hav'ns pold the Ray A . Bl*k«.*B _.N fun-* hy auction, lam prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of aoquiring a small puce of Land near town. 1 9 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, -*--** fronting the Main Sooth Road, and near the County Saleyards. Prioe £40- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRbT OLASS TENANT. 4(\ AORES, on whioh ia erected a *"" 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 nob far from the County Saleyards and Show Grounds, very healthy looality. If sold, exceptionally easy terms of pay- ment will be accepted. T. BULLOOK ,mHE REV. A. BLAKtt'S PRIVATE $ RESIDENCE, fronting the Main South Road, Not having disposed of ihis by auction I am prepared to accept offers for It. __ T. BULLOCK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, iJK ACRES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528, ' *■* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Cass's Properties. Terms if required. __ T. BULLOOK. £,3 16S p ER ACRE QPvO AORES * RSs. 25803, 25704 amJ*J\J and' others,' fronting the Mitcham Road, being the back por- tion nf the Grange estate, There is a blue gum plantation fronting the road the full length of the section. This property was bought many years ago ab £5 5a per acre cask before it was fenced. If desired ib can be divided, and sold m two lots of 125 acres eaoh; T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly *J* JO Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy tr.rn.B of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. Ty ANTED TO PURCHASE 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, mHE FARM belonging to Mr John •*■ Davison, situated m the Ashburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRLEDLANDER BROS., Ln., 4 90 Land and Stock Agents. " ~' T OLE T. /"JFFIOES m West Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LtMITftD. 5 77 VT7 E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 • TO LET FOR CROPPING, SEVENTY ACRES, SITUATED between WINOHMORE and LAURISTON. Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 207 _^ Seed Wheat. TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFE <fc CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, 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, Obago and Southland. FRIEDLANDER BROS.j Limited. ; "■ . 5177 immam^mmmmm^^smsmaaammmamaaam^ammaam^mamaaaamimsa WANTED Known— You save 6s m every pound if you patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Store. OWN Make m Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, eto., at Mrs AicoRNS new shop. Baker's "uildtoge.



f Entertainments. • I _2S___ESK___.-. _____SaJ_3B- j ORANGE HALLx ! FRIDAY, MIV 29, 1896. 'rjOVPLIMENTARY T_>ENEFIT ! Tendered to MR J. B. KIRK, (Under the distinguished patronage of His Worship the Mayor), BY THE Leading Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs of Ashburton, and the pri. ci pal members of Hooper's *' Fun Flashes. '' pitonitA-VErurH. PART I. 1. Overture (Piano selection) I Mbs Bowman Fox 2. fong (^elected) Mr Harry Stevenson 3. Song, "Help one another,'' Mr Horace Gates 4. Comic Song, "Tommy Tommy Atki>>_" Mr Lionel Broad 5. Irish Sketch ... Mr P, Murphy 6. Serio Comic Song, " That's when you feel it," ... Mr J, B. Kirk 7. Romanza . . . . Miss Iris Fontain 8. Plantation Character Ske* eh ! Mr Habry Hooper 9. ValseSong ... Miss Emily Klliott 16. Five minutes with Harry Hooper, the plain Comedian. 11. Vocal Duet (Operatic) Miss Elliott & Miss Fontain Interval op Five Minutes. I .... PART 11. ! 1. Overture (Piano seleotion) Mas Bowman Fox i 2. Comic Song, «* I owe ten shillings to Digby 0 Grady," Mr Lionel Broad 3. Song . . .. .. Lady Amateur 4. Song (Selected) Mr Harry Stevenson 5. Irish Recitation - . Mr P. _VLuri*b__ 6. Serio Comic Song, " Wait till you get it," Mr J. B. Kirk 7. Song (Selected) .. Miss Iris Fontain 8. Mr Harry Hooper m some of his funny i sayings and Jubilee Nic-Naos. ' 9. Serenade (Selected) Miss Emily Elliott The whole to conclude with one of Booper' 8 Roof-lifting Farces, , (THE ARORA or TEMPLE OF FASHION) by members of the " Fun Flashes." God Save the Queen. Cards of admission — 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30. Overture, 8 o'clock shar 5 184 ORANGE LILY F.LXXL., No. 5 _________ THE MEMBERS of the above Lodge will hold a SOCIAL ON WEDNESDAY, MA.V 27, For the benefit of a Member who has been for some time m a distressed state. Dancing ab 8.30 p.m. Admission— Genbs 2s 6d ; Double tickets 3s 6d ; Extra ladies Is. Refreshments provided. M. BENNETT, 5 208 Secretary. ■i . j Hanmer and Graves. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE. HANMER & GRAVES. rarE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of T every description. 5 109: HANMER AND GRAVES. «£ E WANT Good Colonial Clover T ' Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 5.11QT HANMER AND GRAVES. vCTE HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM ? " • comprising 124 Acres on the further aide of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A fi-st-claj-s investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER ANU GRAVES. HANMER AND GRATES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several Hues of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz :— KfaCl Two » Fonr and Six-tooth " uu OROSSBRED EWES, m lamb to Lincoln rams. KfaCl CROSSBRED Four, Six and UVJKJ Eight-tooth EWES, m lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 200 Wel1 "s rown hoggets: ! 90.ClmQClC\ Halfbred LAMBS, In | iUyj\J &VJVJ forward condition I We are Purchasers for Clients of— 900-Rnn Halfbred EWES, m aw. VJ VJ _> \J VJ hmb t0 Lincoln uamg AaC\{ \-KC\(\ Three- quarterbred 41.UU-OUU ewes (y oUng) In lamb to Lincoln. Bams |4000-5000 sJ&£__? 0 And other classes, which may be deter mined by reference to our books* HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. Hanmer & Grares. KNOWING thab the DEAREST THING m the world is CHEAP SEED, we have decided to make this brench of our business a specialty, and have accordingly made purchases of Grain nd Seeds from other localities than m, ur immediate neighbourhood. WE HAVE ON SALE- SEED TARTARS from the Wairoate Estate. SEED DUNS from Winchester and Temuka heavy lands. SEED SPARROWBILLS fr<**i South- land. A grand ohange. SEED CANADIANS off >veral out- side Estates. SEED WHEAT. TUSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET, Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUARAN- TEED SEEDS m Stock during the coming sowing season, and all Turnip, Rape and Clover Seeds will be of the very best quality. ranmerT graves. aaartmaaammmaamaaaaaaamamaaaaamaaaammmmammataaam MONEY TO LEND, IHAVE various sums of Money to Lend at lowest current rates. P. J. OOWLISHAW, Solicitor, Tancred Street, 7 204 Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTIOE, all outstanding rates due to this Board, not paid before June Ist next will be sued for without further notioe. I By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 5 175 Olwk.



The New Woman, the new fashion, the latest oraze, have Borne particular virture lo commend them ; so it is with the new oough mixture, Woods' Great Peppermint Oure— instantaneous relief for man, woman, or ohild is the feature of this unfailing remedy. All Grooers aod Onemißts beep tt, the price 18 reasonable, Is 6d and 2s 6d. t ... i i a DIXIT WATCHES, DJXIT WATOHES, DIXIT WATOHES IAM NOW SELLING the above WATCHES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. G* Jesson, PRAQTIOAL WATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER OPTICIAN, Etc, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Your Sight accurately tested and a pair Spectacles for Is. * THE VIOLIN. *\/TISS PACKER, member of the iXL Canterbury Society of Professional | Musloians, is prepared to give Lessons on the above instrument at her rooms, Saunders' Buildings. For terms, etc., apply Box 87, P.O 39 Mike t.4goa-ftai, Vemt 'Ma(e w ,



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