LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE CZAR'S CORONATION. London, February 18 The Duke of Connaught represents the Queen at the coronation of the Czar. ANOTHER ALBERT. The Duke of York's second son has been christened Albert Frederics. -THE CABLE OOMMIfrSIOX. Mr Chamberlain, m answer to a question, said that the Cable Commis sion was awaiting the appointment of representatives by the Colonies. AQC7ATICS. Stephenson, of New Zealand, beat Barry ia the sculling match by three lengths. THE ARMENIAN OUTRAGES. According to the last blue book issued the Consuls estimate that 25,000 Armenians have been killed from first to last since the massacres began. THB FRENCH SENATE. The Tivies* Paris correspondent says th&t the Senate is resisting the extreme Socialist measures of the Government and desires to bring on a conflict. THE BALTIC CANAL. Bbrhn, February 18 Dr Von Boettcher, Secretary of State for the Interior, says that the traffic on the newly opened Baltic Oanat has so far entirely failed to realise the hopes formed of it. THE TRANSVAAL. Amsterdam, February 18 Mr Leyd, Secretary, of the Trans vaal, received an enthusiastic welcome .m Amsterdam, and said he was grati fied to receive Dutch support m all matters. THE MONROE DOCTRINE. Washington, February 18 Senator Davis 1 motion asserting the Monroe doctrine as applied to the Panama Canal, was referred to a Corn* znittee without comment. FRANCE AND AFRICA. Paris, February 18 . The French African Society urge the Government to maintain the rights of France against the British Niger Com* pany.

AUSTRALIAN

SHAREHOLDERS* LIABILITY. Melbourne, February 19 The full Court has decided that a sellerof Bhares on the Stock Exchange is not liable for subsequent calls even if the shares still appear m his name on the register. The Court held that the purchaser alone is liable. HEAT IN MELBOURNE, The weather has been very hot dur ing the past few days and several deaths from heat apoplexy have occurred. FEDERATION. The Legislative Council is determined to insist on its amendment to the Federation and Railway Bills. The latter will probably be the subject of a conference of both houses. MORE GOLD. Perth, February 18 A splendid find is reported from Mount Robinson, 15 miles from Kal goorlie. Specimens weighing a hun dredweight are estimated to yield one third gold. . The stone closely resembles that from* the Wealth of Nations. NEW CALEDONIA.. Sydney, February 19 Mr Price Williams has returned from Noumea after an inspection of the mineral deposits. He describes New Caledonia as one of Nature's greatest laboratories, abounding m minerals of every kind. There is wonderfully rich chrome, nickel, hematite, and iron. Hematite is used m the manufacture of bessemer steel, and at present English supplies are drawn chiefly from Spain and Algeria. In New Caledonia he states there are enormous quantities of the purest hematite almost on the water's edge. Mr Williams examined the hematite deposits m Nelson, New Zealand, and states that the disadvantage there is the distance from the sea. He is con vinced that the hematite m New Caledonia will suffice to supply the Southern Hemisphere for ages. NORFOLK ISLAND. Letters from Norfolk Island show that the proposed transfer of the control from the Imperial Government to New South Wales is viewed variously, but generally the idea is distasteful.

The Eastern Question.

— i ♦ DEFEAT OF TURKISH TROOPS. London, February 17 In the House of Commons, the Hon. G. N. Curzon, Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign Office, declared that the Powers would not request Russia to occupy Armenia m violation of treaties if the Sultan did not agree to the step. i Constantinople, February 18 j>q incapacity of Edhetn Pasha, the commit Aex of the Turkish troops, enabled ambushes of Druses to destroy & division of the army and nearly created a mutiny among the men. Edhem has since been deprived of his command.

NEW AUSTRALIA.

#_ Letters recently received from " New Australia " show that things are rapidly drifting from bad to worse. They say that Gilbert Oasey is back, whipping up the scattered flock, but the members are riven by conflicting opinions. Some of the most cheerful left m sadness, and not a ray of light can be" seen ahead. Only the bush man's dread of being laughed at by the city scoffer restrains those who could raise the money from silently leaving, The community is getting surely down to a plane no higher than that of the poor Native, whom, less than three yean, ago, all so heartily despised. One of the pioneers of the settlement, and the strongest supporters of the Communal System writes that he has come to the conclusion that Commun ism with men and women as at pie sent constituted will not do, and addß that the future is as dark as the inside of an infidel.

The great olearing Bale of S. Andkeson's stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and. MoDiabmid is coming to a oloae within tenuays. Seoure a pair of Boots (it onoo ftt the reduced price. U 168

SPORTING.

UUSEDIN RACES. Forbuuy Kacecouusb, February 19 TUe weather is glorious and the course very hard. The attendance bids fair to be above the average. Following are results : Hurdle Rack, of 80 soys ; one mile and a half.— 24B Liberator, 13at (Holme?) 1 ; 198 Brin 9ab 6!b (Cotton junr.) 2; 198 Revolt (Alexander) 3. Ellesmere foil at the first , hurdle. Brin had a lead of five lengths on entering the straight, but after clearing the last hurdle • the lop weight gradually diminished the gap, and one of the finest finishes all up the BtraigK.fi, both jockeys ' riding desperately, resulted m a neck win for Butler's horse Time— 2.s9 Dividends -t£3 12s and £3 16s. Champagne Stakes, of 250 aovs ; six furlongs. —Bombshell, 9at 3lb, 1; Belle Clair, 2 ; Pitch and Toss, 3. Dunedin Cup, of 500 soys j one mile and thrae-quarters.— Gipsy Grand, Bst 41b, 1 ; Skirmisher, Bst 61b, 2 ; Dilemma, 7st 41b, 3. Saracen fell into the ditch when the tapes were lifted, and took no part. Won m the commonest of canters. Time— 3.7g. 'Divi dend—£l 18s.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS

London, February 16 Consols 108g. February 17 Wheat is 6d cheaper. The Bradford wool market is quiet, and prices are unchanged.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, February 19 . Wheat, chick, 3s lOd; milling, new, 4s 6d ; flour, roller brands, new, £10 ss. Oats, prime, 2s to 2s Id. Barley, Cape, 3s 3d. Peas, Prussian blue, 5s 6d. Potatoes, plenti ful with good demand; New Zealand kidneys, £4 10a ; > Circular Heads, £5153. Onions, £7 5s to £7 10a. Batter, dairy made, 103 ; factory, ll£d. Cheese, New Zealand, 6&d to 7d. Bacon 5d to 6d. Melbourne, February 19 Wheat, 4s lid to ss ; flour, roller brands, £12 10s. Oats, Algerian, 3s 2d to 3* 4d ; atout white, 3s Id to 3s 3d ; New Zealand, m bond for export, 3s to 3s 3d. Barley, English, 3s 3d to 4s 3d. .Adelaide, February 19 Farmers are holding their wheat stocks for 4s 4d ; flour, £9 15s. Oats, 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Barley, Cape, 2s 9d to 3s ; malting, 3s 6d to 4s 6d. I

RETURN OF MORTGAGES.

A parliamentary return just to hand shows that for the year ending March 31, 1895, the number of mortgages registered was 9111, and the total amount of mortgages £4,858,766. The rates of interest ranged from 2 per cent (at which £138 was advanced) to 40 per cent (at which £sf> was advanced). The rate of interest on £995,400 of the total is unspecified. It appears that £300 was advanced at 2| per cent, £1400 at 3, £200 at 3J, £73,730 at 4, £195,327 at 5, £780 at SJ, £146,598 at sh, £11,000 at 5& £822,891 at 6, £95,416 at 6£, £721,526 at 6£, £14,002 at 6?, £871,940 at 7, £250 at 7J, £142,865 at 74, £511,212 at 8, £200 at B J, £31.715 at B£, £350 at B|, £96,808 at 9, £2750 at 9k, £114,867 at 10, £115 at 11, £26 at 11J, £1329 at 12, £1590 at 12£, £335 at 13, £30 at 14, £2435 at 15, £150 at 16, £100 at 17*, £901 at 20, and £40 at 22£.

LOWER THE RATES.

» Moat readers will agree with ms m saying " Yes ; lower the rates; whether it be poor-rates, municipal-rates, or paro chial rates, show me the way to lower them and £ will quickly adopt it ! " If this eagerness to lessen financial expense — general rates is so universal, what must it. be when the death-rate is considered ? Surely no one would neglect any reasonable chance of lessening the danger of disease — to lower the death rate. Any means ; any agent ; any suggestion should be welcomed by all. Still ; there is surprising apathy on the part of some, on this very-question. Here we have at hand, within reach of every inhabitant of every town and city m Australia, a means, a remedy — Warner's Safe Cure — which has been adopted and tried by thousands, where its timely use has lowered the death-rate and reduced the invalid list : but strange to sa y many are ailing to-day, who hesitate adopting or trying this safe and sure remedy m the face of this proof ; m the face of thou sands of letters from previous invalids, now enjoying good health, — unimpeachable testi- ' mony of Australian men and women ; worthy inhabitants of towns and .cities from every part of Australia. You may, ask, " How is it this remedy is so universally successful ?" j Easily explained. Nine-tenths of all human ailments are caused by diseased kidneys or liver, and a sure way to cure these troubles is by treating tha organs which cause them. Warner's Safe Cure acts directly upon these two organs, and by purifying the source you purify the stream — remove the cause, This medicine has now been before the public nearly twenty years, and reports from all civilized countries show it. possesses .the power of healing the kidneys and invigorat ing the liver. Why not adopt it? Why should precious time be wasted, and the symptoms which trouble you be allowed to increase, when friends and neighbours assure you it cured them, and m face of the abundant proof of its lowering the death rate?

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H. M, JONES. H. M.JOHES, BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. . CHEAP EDITIONS. Boughfffe Cash. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MABSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS. CJ HIPMENT of Books, ex Talnai, jaafa opened up. Great variety, suitable for *-? prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONEEY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from Od upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3s Od per 1000, cash. Law and Com- moroial Papers. ACCOUNT EOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINAWARE FANOST GOODS In great variety. All at liowesr Casli Prices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the Shortest possible notice. H. M. JONES. SOLVING THE UNEMPLOYED lIFKCULTY. TNSTEAD of importing Tweeds as hitherto, we have had a complete rangp A of New Home Patterns for 1896 manufactured to our special orde» m the ASHBURTON FACTORY, with New Dyes which have beei. THOROUGHLY TESTED and will not fade like other tweeds. Our orders for these goods were placed before the rise m the price of wool and our customers will receive the full benefit of the Low Prices. Farmers and all others who intend to get New Suits after harvest, shoul ' call early, inspect our New Ashburton Tweeds and encourage local industry Local labor from the Ashburton Fleece to the Ashburton Suit. CRAI&HEAft * nERRYJUTAItf, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have X educed m pric every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly def, competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 8s 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 4* lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 63 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes Ss 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a I . Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4a 9d Children/a Strap Shoes Is 9d | Boots and Shoes lrom Is 9d to 27s 6d ' Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains Country orders promptly sent to any address. , NOTE ADDRESS— J MELLOE, 2EALANDIA BOOT STORE,. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Our Clothing Establishment HATING been reccently stocked with NEW AND OHOIOE GOODS is. ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now offering the TERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. o T , bt . TA t . SUITS TO MEASURE, by First-class Tailor. arnKjiAU . Ohoice g e i ect i on o f TWEEDS to select from Our Standard make of BOOTS, the "PREMIER," are BEST IN NEW 6EALANB. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANORED STREET.



FEBRUABY fcl & fcfc ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S Flower Show ON EfIIDAY & SATURDAY, TN THEJAROADIf. FRIDAY will be observed as the Weekly Half-holiday (instead of Thurs- day), and Gates' Band will play a number of selections during the evening. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN ON SATURDAY EVENING. Open to the Pnblic on FRIDAY from 2pm till 10 pm SATURDAY 10 am till 10 pm Schedules can be had on application to tho Secretary. 1 144 FRED. MAKEIG. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL "VTOTICE is hereby given that the JJN resolution passed at a Special Meeting of the Council held on February 10th inst. appointing THURSDAY as the day on which the weekly half-holiday shall be held under the Factories Act, 1894, instead of Saturday* will be con- firmed at: the ordinary meeting to be held on MONDAY, March 9th prox. CHAS. E. FOO&S, Town Clerk. Bosrough Counoil Office, Aehburton, February 11, 1896. . 2 49 You try (ht New Vtuus Tobatf



Pubiic Notices &&HBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. rPHE Secretary will bn m attendance at X Mr Alfred Curtis'a Office m the Arcade to receive entries and distribute MemberB 1 Tickets, daily, from 12 to 1 and 2 to 4 p.m., and to 8 p.m., this EVEN- ING, when ENTRIES OLOSE. FRED MAKEIG, Secretory. RANGITAfA ROAD DISTRICT. A PPLIOATIONS up to March 3rd jl\. are invited for the position of C^erk and Overseer to the Board, resi- dence provided. For particulars apply to C. J. HARPER, 2 SI Chairman. Wood Brothers, LIMITED, MILLERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, CHRISTOHURCH. Purchasers of AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE Of all Descriptions. We are Prepared to Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, on all GRAIN OR PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Storage Locally or for Shipment to English or Colonla Markets. Agent for Ashburton and District ; 1\ FERRIMAN,



JOHN OER & Co., IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERC HANTS, ARE NOW LANDING LARGE STOCKS OF .Machine and Cylinder Lubroleine Oil Castor and Neatsfoot Oil i Leather and Patent Canvas Belting Asbestos, Rubber, French Chalk, and Tuoks* Patent Engine Packing Sheet Rubber, Magnolia Metal for Bearings Perforated Zinc (all sizes) Boynton & Plummer's Upright Drills Carpenters and Mechanic's Tools of All Descriptions Taylor's Celebrated " Eye Witness " Cutlery Paperhangings, Oils, Colours and Varnishes Bedsteads and Bedding Stoves, Ranges, Register Grates Mantle- Pieces.. Fenders and Fire Irons Lamps and Lampware, Electroplate Enamelled Ware, Travelling Ti unks Sheep and Fowl Netting Guns, Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds JAM AND PRESERVING JARS At SPECrALLY LOAV PRICES. John Ocr Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Great Leviathan Boot Sale. MCDONALD AHTI* McDlAltiniD, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, HAVE much pleasure In informing the Public of Ashburton and district that they will begin their first Great Annual Sale of Boots and Shoes IN THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Heads of families will find this the opportunity of the year for purchasing large paroels. As we manufacture our Colonial goods, we can afford to treat large purchasers liberally. — — — — DISCOUNTS. DISCOUNTS. BARGAINS. — Samples of tbe Bargains — Men's Watertight Bluchers, only 6a lid Invincible Blucherß, Nailed, our own Ladies* Cashmere Slippers 2s lid make, 4s lid Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, Sale prioe 4s lid, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9s 9d a good walking shoe, usual price 7a Youths' Watertight Balmorals, la and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid Shoes 5s lid i 2s, our own make, 63 lid Men's Watertight Balmorals 8s 9d | Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d All imported TAN BOOTS and SHO&S, Ladies' and Gentleman's at a discount of four shillings m the pound SEE OUR WINDOWS AND DOOR FOR TREMBNDOUS BARGAINS. The Genuineness of this Sale must be apparent when we state that the whole of oar stock, which is the beat assorted and mosc fashionable m South Canterbury, will be Cleared at discounts of from ten to fifty per cent. NO CREDIT given nor Goods sent on approbation. Remember, this is McDonald & mcdiabmid's FJRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, Afehburton. «



GREAT SALVAGE SALE EVERY DAY 10 O'CLOCK £20,000 AT UNDER COST. G. L. BEAT^ ■



Mr Walker. Sir,— l am glad to bear teßti. ffiony to the wonderful effeota of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be- cams very bad ; tbe skin tight, the eye life- lesß and a bad color, and got low m condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until be became un» able to lift hie feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gnve him jour Remedies, acd tno treatment you pre. soribed, and m a few days be war quite better, and new at hie work, hearty, and well I qnite believe, bad I not irfvfrHiira your Remedies, bo would have died. You can use this as you please. Robert Thompson Seaßide Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker. Dear Sir, — I have great pleasure j m informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heaeltine, your 6 pent, was a wonderful success. I had four horses seriously ill on December last. After using all { the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar- vellous, I strictly followed the given and m a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m February wiih the same result They all put on fleßb rapidly, and are now m prime orde P Stewart Chertsey, April 12, 1805 Mr Heßeltinp, Aahburton, Agent - for Walker!B Bot.fly Remedies r ]< ; „ ; Sib, — The remedies I got from you had ft wonderful efiVct on my horse, her got so bad that I had to lay bim up quite expeoting* to lose him I tried the usual remedies but. he only got worse, at last I gnve bim Walkers with astonishing results, Bots come away m handfuls and io a few days be was hearty and well from tbe effects of this remedy on my I neighbours horses and my own I consider blessing ;o horee owners and pnuld the poor nfferina hoi sea speak they oertsinly praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedies as the- 'bss 1 ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine. Sib, — I have pleasure m ving to tbe wonderful effeois of Walker's Bot-fly Romedieß on my horses, They got very low m condition, a dry ooat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work, had to lay them up, Hearing so muoh about this remedy Ideoided to give it a trial. , I followed oarefully the direotions on the labels and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is tbe only remedy for tbe suffering horse. lam certain I got back the cost m the! work inside a week. I shall certainly nee it m future m preference to anything else an it nas no equal M J Twexdu Mr Gross. Burnham, got the Remedy for horse suffering last year ; on reaching home be waa dead. This season one took bad, also Bhowing the eymptoma. He gave theßemedy, and the second day after, the horse passed bots m hundreds and is doing well. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— J Hesel time, Saddler ; Reoakdus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER— Robebx Walker, Canal Reserve, Woolston E. W. HANMER. HAVING at last made the necessary arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by MEBBKB MILES AND CO., LIMITBP, without the chance of being asked to clear out at any,, moment, I have much pleasure m informing OLD CLIENTS who have dene their business to a great extent on these premises, and the Public generally, that 1 intend to keep m stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE; OR SMALL, HUGH A3 Fencing Wire, Barbed Wiro, Sheep Netting, with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, led, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine bait, Coarse Salt, Rqpk; Bait, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Eto. I s^all hold, Auction Sales of STOCK and SHEEPSKINS at the usual times as heretofore', and I shall be a Cash Buyer of all sorts of GRAIN and GRASS SEEDS during the coming season. •**-*. As I have pitched my camp m Ashburton, I hope to receive a share of the business going. f, w. Tanmer. ' West .Street; December 17, 1895,



j m THE VIOLIN. \ j ]\,| I^ BKSSIR SIMMON I N.Weaoher IVX " f f h<* Vi 'lin. S.iundors' Buildings, has tc-it'nied Teaching »fc her Vrooms every afternoon, excepting Thumday. Private address— Creek Road, AUejnton ' j 1 70 ■ WALKER'S BOT-FLY \ JKEMEDY. Cberteey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agunt for Walker's Botfly Boiredieß, Ashbnrton Sih, — I consider it my duty to add my testimony to tho marvellous effects of tbe remedies I got from you on my horse. Be got bo bad that I had \o lay him up. No matter what I gave him he kept Joeing oondition and beoame so weak that he could soaroely stand. I carefuly followed tbe direo- tions on tho bottles and Bhortly after gett- ing the laßt bottle be passed bots, and at onoe began to mend, and m a few days was fit for bis work. lam confident only for the remedy be wonld have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal. — WIIiMAM StBIKOB-KUiOW. Lauriaton, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, — Sir, I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. &.ttet fleeing the state ol the stomach ol my horse that died, I beoame alarmed about the rest of my stook as they all looked bad, I drenohed eight-, following carefully tbe direc- tions, It oleaned them out thoroughly and ! m a few days there was » wonderful obange for the bßtter I oan highly rooommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenching their stook lest they have their i horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to be the only safe and oortsin oura for the goffering of horses Jambs Lmion Ashbarton Forks, Maroh 1, 1894 Mr 3 Heaeltine. Sir — I am very glad to tell yon that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got front yon proved quite a enocess with my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, hii coat got very dry, theßkin tight, a running at the dobs and a very bad cough ; and was soaroely able to walk about; we quite expeoted he wonld die. I heard a good d6al abont Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results. And shortly after be g( t the last bottle he began to im- proTe and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medioine unequalled, and aan recommend it with all confidence to all horse ownere, as the best home remedy m the market. I EDWABD OoBfIKTT I Greenwood Farm, I Southbridge, August &, 1692 ]



Tenders. ASfIBURTON BOIIuUGH COUKCIL. rnENDK.RS ar." i-.ivir.cd for o-nsTiictii.c: t Forty CJia-.na (more or !es.«.) ai I Concrete Channelling, labor only. *peci J ficationa may be seen afc bhe T wn Cleik's office, wberw Tcn.Ws will be r- c ived t»ll f 1 4pm. on MONDAY the 24th ii at. C. E. FOOKS & SON. I oroncrh Engineers. Ashburton, February 18, 1896. I 2 110 <— — —■—am— — — vmm mtmm im « <imiifjuuo»>> 1 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAJSD jRAILWAYS. TRAIN ALTERATION 2Cth Inw. FOR OHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. rnHE EVENING TRAIN from Chriet- JL church to Aehburton on the 20th insfc. will start at 515 p.m., and ran later than timetable times. 2 96 BY OBDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. THF. RAKAIA BRIDGE will be BLOCKED to ROaD TRAFFIC between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. EACH NIGHT from WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, until further notice* BY ORDER; Railway Engineer's Office, Christcharch, February 17, 1896. 2106 MONEY TO LEND IN SUMS of from<43£ss to &&&OO BY THB , GOVERNMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS OFFICE. LOANS granted on Freehold or Grown 'Leaseholds* Borrowers have the right to repay the loans partly or wholly at any time. Interest 5 per cent, with one per cent more to pay off the loaa, besides the right at any time to partly or wholly pay it off The legal costs and valuation fees extremely low. Any Postmaster or Agent of the Public Trustee will supply forms of application and circular giving full particulars. J. K. WARBURTON, Superintendent. February 4, 1896. 2 30 E. W. Hanmer. T AM PREPARED to fcake delivery of WHEAT ON TRUCKS AT TINWALD i should Sellers be unwilling to come ! across the Bridge. ■ 2103 E. W, HANMER. i Friedlander Bros., Limited. j WANTED, | AN ENGINE DRIVER, must be ] thoroughly competent to drive Traction Engine and lock after Combine as well ; take charge of samp, and be able to manage bis men. Must have good references. Apply wiih testimonials to 2 64 FRIKDLANDF.R BROS. , FOR PRIVAIE SAL?. ] A HANDY-SIZED FARM of 120 i ■ ACRES, tirst-ebss land, good ! situation, near Greenstreet School. Ash« y burton Forks, with House and Stabling, j This property has been m grass for three years, and could be cropped if deßired. , .Full particulars on application. c 2 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited WANTED TO PURCHASE 500 Tons ! BALED WHEATEN STRAW. [ FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. t [ 2 69 a jyi assey Harris cultivators, \ 8 and 6 Foot, « FOR SALE AT LOWEST PRICES. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. t 268 I iir e ake cash buyers \ of the following lines of Grain for prompt delivery :— ' 100,000 Sacks Prime Milling c Wheat. 50,000 Sacks Milling Oats. 50,000 Sacks Feed Oats 10,000 .Sacks Malting Barley 2000 Sacks Cape Barley 1000 Sacks Eye Corn 10,000 Sacks Rye Grass ! 1 2000 Sacks Cocksfoot 5000 Sacks Seconds Wheat y 1000 Tons Prime Oaten « Sheaf Chaff. \ 267 FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. C TENDERS WANTED FOR • LEASING OF HANDY.SIZED PADDOCKS AT TINWALD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros, Limited, are instructed by Mark ] Scott, Esq., of Rangiora, to invite Tenders for LEASING for a terra of five years, the following conveniently tituated PROPERTIES:— LOT I—l 3 ACRES, fronting Main South Road and McMurdo street, Tinwald, being T.S. Nos. 378 to 403 inclusive. LOT 2—13 ACRES, fronting McMurdo street, Tinwald, being Town Sections Nos. 404 to 429 )n> olusive, and divided by Mo- Murdo street from Lot 1. LOT 3^-16 ACRES 2 ROODS 36 PERCHES, fronting Tinwald Domain and Racecourse, only i a few chains from Tinwald Saleyards, being Lot 2, part of Reserve 350. LOT 4—200 ACRES, at Westerßeld, all m tussock ; securely fenced, , being R.S. 28659. Fall particulars as to condition of Lease ' can be had at the Offices of the under* ' signed, to whom sealed Tpnders marked ( " Tender for Mr M. Scott's Properties," « and must be accompanied by a deposit of 1Q per cent oh the amount of one-year's rent, on FRIDAY, February 28, 1896. j The highest or any tender not neces- sary accepted. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, 278 . West Street, Ashburton. I —^— — ■■Hi— — < i , MtAe Xa&~3ftw Vmut Hobatm



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