ADDINGTON MARKET.

Christchukch. March 25 In spite of the heavy rain there were fan entries m most classeß of Block at Addingtou ™If CA^E.-About 180 head yarded, amongst which were some really prime steen which, however, were m deaers hands^ and ( sold privately. Nothing really good came under the hammer and the sale was a dragging one, several pens of steers failing to find buyers. Steers brought from £1 15s to £7 15s?heifers £42s 6d to £7, and cows from £4 to £6 I©*, representing from 18*^to 20s for good steer beef and 13a to 17s per lOOlbs for cow and heifer sorts- Daisy Cows- -fhew was a large entry of dairy cows, and very few of these showed nualitv. The demand was slack for all but really good sorts. A line of springing heifers brought from £6 to £7, really good cows just on calving £6 to £7 10a, and others from £3 to £5. Store Cattle.— The yarding was small and mixed ; cows LI 10s to £4 l(h«, two and a half year old steers £4 5b to £4 10s, 18 months old to two years old £2 15a. Fat Sheep.— About 3500 came forward and prices were well maintained throughout. A mixed line of crossbred wethers and maiden ewes was take a for export at 13s 6d. Fat Lambs— The Bmalleso yarding for some time met a good enquiry for all well finished lines, the better classes bringing from 9a to 12s Id, and others from 6a 6d to Bs. Stobb Sheep.— The store sheep pens were well filled, the bulk yarding being crossbred ewes of all ages with a fair number of lambs and a few lines of station oull merino ewes ; four and six-tooth crossbred wethers brought from 8a 3d to 10a 6d. two-tooth crossbred wethers 8s Id to 10j Id, two-toeth crossbred ewes 6s to 7s Id, four-tooth crossbred ewes 8s 5d to 83 9d, «irand eight-tooths 6j 6d to 7s, sound mouthed 4s 6d to 6s 9d, and aged 3ito 4s, Down ewes at 6s 3d, mixed two tooths 83 4dy boilers Is 6d. to 2s 6d, merino ewes 1« 6d to 2s 6d, good lambs 6a to 7s 6d, and inferior 3s to sa. Pigs.— The pig yards were again well stocked, a great many half finished animals being m the fat classes. s All good fat sorts sold well, but stores were neglected. Good I baconers brought 29s to 43s 6d, porkers 16s to 255, good stores 9s to 14s 6d, and smaller sorts 4<j, odd to 7a 6d. Bacon from 3d to 3Jd per Ib, and pork 2|d to 3Jd-

SUPREME COURT.

CIVIL SITTINGS. AN ASHBURTON CASE. Yesterday, before His Honor Judge Denniaton, the Court at Christchurch was occupied with the case, Raven v Quill and others. Following report is from last evenings Truth :— ln this oaie, John Earle Reynolds Raven, H. P. Birch and Rev T. E. Raven, trustees of the will of the late Rev John Raven, were plaintiffs, and Thomas Quill, John Were Baker and James Baker, and John Henry were defendants. The 1 statement of claim alleged that on Ist September, 1877, the Rev John Raven leased to the defendants, John W Biker and James Baker, a certain parcel of land m Ashbarton for twenty-one years, under con- 1 dition that the premises should be kept m good repair. . The defendants Baker transferred their lease on September 3, 1 1877, to defendant, Thomas Quill, and m 1878 he erected on the land the building known as the Commercial Hotel, and m 1887 the lease was tsansferred to the defen dant, John Henry. On the 4th September, 1877, Rev John Raven executed a lease to the defendant Quill for three years from Sth June, 1895. It was now alleged that none of the defendants had kepb the premises m good order and condition according to the provisions of the leaae. The plaintiffs, therefore, claimed as against all the defen dants the sum of £500 as damages for the breach of covenant contained m the lease of Ist September, 1877, and as against the defendant, Thomas Quill, the sum of £?00 as damages for the breach of the covenant m the lease of September 4, 1877. The statement of defence of J. W. and J. Baker alleged that they were released from the lease before any breach of the covenant took place, the defendant Thomas Quill it being alleged having been accepted by the Rev John Raven m August, 1877 as tenant m substitution for them, and that no notice had ever been given to them during the term requiring them to put the buildings, etc., m Repair, and that at the time of their lease the land was m its natural state and there were no buildings thereon. The statement of defence of John Henry was a general denial The defendant, Thomas Quill, alleged that he had kept the fences, gates, and things about the premises m good repair and condition. Mr Joynt appeared for the plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant Henry, Mr Purnell for defendants J. W. and J. Baker, and Mr Stringer for defendant Thomas Quill. Mr Joynt called evidence as to the dilapi dations existing at the hotel, and the case had not concluded when the Court rose.

Religious Services at Christchurch Hospital.

PER FBESS ASSOCIATION I Chri6ToHtjbch, March 25 At a meeting of the Hospital Boatd to-day, a letter was received from Bishop Julius m reference to the Board's resolu tion, ihat the Church of England service held m one of the wards masb be discon tinued, and that religious bodies m turn Bhould have the right of conducting service m the Board room. The Bishop after stating that the Ohurch of England had at its own cost maintained the hospital chaplaincy from the very first without friotion of any kind, and com plaining that though the question had been referred to other religious denomi nations, the body most deeply concerned was neither oonsulced nor heard, goes on to aay— " It seams tome a grievous pity that the Board m answer to the very frivolous complaints of the Roman Catholic Bishop should see fit to diaturb our work, and that without any expreaaion of regrec or recognition of our long con* tinned services The Board is undoubtedly justified m according to other religious bodies the same facilities wiih those granted to ourselves, and I do not or m plain of your decision m this respect, but I may remind you that hospital services m the Board-room are obviously of very little advantage to patients, and that they have been attempted m the past and have failed. lam driven to conclude that the Roman Catholics have succeeded m de priving of spiritual help and consolation a large number of sick and dying to the supposed benefit of very few, that the action of the Ministers' Association will serve to impair our ministrations without advantage to anyone, and that your Bo&rd have been successful m tree-ting with great injustice a body which for years past has ministered to your sick and buried your dead* We shall of course continue to make the best use we oan of the opportunities given to us." It was pointed out by members that the same notice was given to the Church of Eng land clergymen as was sent to other religious bodies. It wab decided ko reply to the Bißhop to that effect, and express the Board's gratitud* for the services rendered m the past.

The Asburton Home.

At; yesterday 'h meeting of the Charitable Aid Board the Ciiaiimm (Mr Westenra) said: Ain,vt:erhid ar sen m connection vith the application > f the Twigger eu dowment to the Ashburton Home, which is of importance wiih regard to (he future erection of buildings when a suitable sit« shall have been obtained- At present i here is no apparent means of raisins. funds for bui'ding; a new institution ; bu the Board m its dual capici y of a District Board and Trustee of the Twigger estate, might) consider whether the intention of the testator, namely " chat the proceeds of his estate should be applied to the use. benefit, maintenance and advantage of the institution (to which he bequeathed his property) and for the furtherance of the objects thereof," would noc be carried oat by some effort to provide m coarse of time for the erection of a new Home suited' to increasing requirements, which the present one, decidedly and admittedly, is not. An opinion of the Board's i solici tors has been obtained on this question, and with a view to the establishment of a building fund it is proposed to set aside the accrued income m respect of the Ashburton Home aoonunt, bob some clauses of the Acb are so difficult of interpretetlon, and the dual functions of the Board m dealing with this important trust render id so necessary to prooeed with oautlon that I think this point also should be reserved and submitted co some higher authority, if the Board agrees to set aside the amount for the purpose I have indicated. It will be quite possible to reduce the sum of the requisition if the proposal should be found impracticable, but on the other hand the amount cannot be increased. I have to report that an action m the Supreme Court his been entered by the next of kin of the late Mr Moule, m order to tesc the validity of the testator's bequest to the Ashburton Old Men's Home. The estate is a valuable one, and as The future interests of the , institution require to be protected, I authorised the Board's solicitor to accept service of a writ issued a few days ago. A. letter was read from the Asb barton County Council, objecting to the removal of the Old Men's Home at Aahbnrton to Hiahbank. The letter was received. A letter was read from the Minister of Lands, abating that the Board's application for 500 acres of the Highbank Estate could not be granted, aa the estate was land acquired under the Land for Settlo mentAct. The letter was received. Letters were read from Messrs Longh rey and Lane and Mr T. O. .Russell, m reference to Mr Moule 's bequest.. On the motion of Mr Dunlop, seconded by Mr Rennie, It was decided to authorise the Board's solictor to defend the action. It was decided to refer the question of devoting the sum of £182 from the Twigger Estate to the Old Men's Home to the Auditor-General. The estimates were passed as follows : — Department — Ashburton Home, main tenance £1100, repairs £50, total £1150 The following tenders for supplies were accepted : — Bread. W. Bryant; groceries, A. Lawrieand Co ; mea% W. J. Sllcock j milk, J. Hepburn ; potatoes, Fletcher Bros ; fuel, Collins and Co ; clothing and bedding, A.' Orr ; boots, A. Lawrie and Co ; brushware, J. Orr and Co ; drugs, A. E. Bonnington ; funerals, Baker Bros.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

REBELLION IN OOREA. Hong Kong, M-irch 24.. » The Ooreans are harassing the troops and the Japanese have sent warships to quell the rebellion. THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. "New York, March 24 The Spanish troops m Ouba again mistook their comrades m ambush for rebels, and firing on them killed and wounded eighty of their number before the mistake was discovered. FRANCE AND CHINA. Paris, March 24 France has requested China to con struct a railway northward from Lunchaf (sic) on the Tonquin frontier to neutralise the benefits derived by Great Britain from the opening up of the "West river for trade. FAMINE IN ALGERIA. Paris, March 25 The drought is causing a famine m Algeria. THE TELEGRAPH CON FERENCE. 1 London, March 24 Mr Playford will attend the Tele graphic Conference to be held at Bud* Pesth m June: HURRICANE IN FIJI. i On her arrival at Vancouver^ the Warrimoo reported that a great hurri cane had been experienced m the Fiji Islands, and when the vessel left it was feared that Viti Levu, the largest of the group, would be completely devasted. HOME POLITICS. London, March 25 A meeting, attended by 56 members of the House of Commons, was held to discuss the advisableness of adding to the Radical programme a policy of Home Rule all round. It was decided that the time was inopportune for giving effect to such a proposal. The Irish members threaten a rupture. CANADIAN FOREIGN PRODUCE TAX. Ottawa, March 25 Sir Charles Tupper supports Mr Neill's resolution m favor of taxing foreign produce.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE WENDOtJR.EE OA.SE. Melbotjkwe, March 25 The case m connection with the steamer "Wendouree has concluded. Th« Board suggested that an inde pendent expert should examine the vessel either at Sydney or Adelaide. The next case to be opened is that of the steamer Glencurry. THE SANGBTER ENQUIRY BOARD. During the cross-examination of Wilson, the Eagineer-in-Ohief for Forts and Harbours, he admitted that he might have allowed the Tararua to sail twenty years ago with a hole m her boiler. , The evidence m the Oloncurry case showed that the vessel when leaving had been temporarily repaired for a hole m her bottom, She was on the point of sailing when the authorities docked her and had complete repairs effected. QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Bbisbane, March 25 Mr Byrne has had other seats placed at his disposal, but has not yet decided whether he will accept Mr Kingabury has resolved to retire from public life,

STRIKE OF COLAMINERS.

Svonby. March 25 J The Delegates B>ard report thp ' result of the ballot ns follows :— For a ! strike, 2600 ; against a strike, 580 ; ] majority for a strike 2020. It was ; decided to give fourteen days' notice of a general stoppage of work, the notice to date from April 6. The Secretary was instructed to write and invite the mine owners to meet the miners m conference between now and April 2.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

COLONIAL PRODUCE. London, March 25 Mr Valentine, speaking at a meeting of the Society of Arts, said that the Australasian butter trade would be profitable m face of any competition, and that bacon ought to develop into an important industry* Babbits should be able to defy competition, and eggs ought to displace th« imports from the Continent except from France. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. Sir J. Gorst has resigned the presidency of the Colonial party m the House of Commons. The Bills brought forward by the London County Council to enable it to acquire the property of the Water Companies were rejected by a large majority m the Commons. A FRANCO-AMERICAN CABLE. Paris, March 25 The Senate has sanctioned the laying of a cable from France to America and the West Indies.

AUSTRALIAN.

COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE -ASSURANCE. Melbourne, March 26 At the annual meeting of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society the Directors' report Bhowed very satis factory results for the past year. The income was over £390,000, the funds exceed £1,900,000. Mr H. Henty, the chairman, said that great satisfac tion was felt by the members at the substantial bonus declared during the year. V THE BALLARAT MURDER. The woman Sherman has been dis charged m connection with the murder of Mrs MacOarthy, there being no evidence against her. THE GEAK SWINDLE. Geak has been committed for trial on a charge of defrauding a constable of £460, the purchase money of land. The constable stated that he had often talked to accused about the money, and sometimes had a word of prayer. Accused told him it was all right. Geak is conducting his own defence. He said warrants were issued before any demand was made on him for restitution. THE COLLIERY STRIKE. Sydney, March 26 Although no concerted action has been decided upon by the colliery proprietors it is gathered that the whole of them are determined to adhere to the decision to give no advance. Interviews go to show that few, if any, of the large companies will bo repre sented at the proposed conference. It is understood that the niA stars will offer a passive resistance and allow the men to leave the pits without offrfrins: to make a compromise. Some have declared their intention to close the ■ pits and have alre*dy taken steps to • cancel orders. The Newcastle Com pany's " A " pit was kid idle yesterday owing to a strike of whee'ers. Other men were obtained, but (he miners refused to work with them. Mr Brennan, treasurer of the Aus tralian Labor Federation, states that the Federation's sympathisers are likely to support the Newcastle men. Every effort will be made to obtain all the assistance possible. The Bush Unions and many other strong societies affiliatod with the Federation are prepared to come to their help. Not only the miners but labor generally is better organised than for the past six years, as the non-unionists have joined the Association or are prepared to throw m their lot with them m the present crisis. Labor did not want a strike, and he hoped some arrangement would be come to. The position of the miners was so bad that they had little to lose if they had little to gain.

Italy and Abyssinia.

Bomb, March 25 The Premier denies that Menelik demands an indemnity as a condition of making peace.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and S.O p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 aj».» aad 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leavei for Mount Somers branch line every day at; 4.25 p.m. The branoh tra,in umvea m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) ab 7.5 p.m,, on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays j 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

isft iMßdnte &uAtd)iAit: irtiircsoAfr, kAftdM 26, 1898.



I!fcl>OI% AI,I> AMI* McDIARMID gEG TO IiSTJBIATB that tb.e LAST WEEK of their FIRST ANMJAL SALE begins on SATURDAY, MARCH 21,  IF you have not visited this Great Leviathan Sale yet you should do so at once. The prices are bstonishingly low. The Goods are our own make, and of guaranteed quality./ The variety is the largest m Ashburton. Note the Address, and make your purchases befora it closes at THE CASH BOOT SHOP EAST STREET. Repairs attended to promptly. Ashfe&rton Furniture Warehouse. AGENTS FOR CLEGG3 1 PERAMBULATORS, BURSONS WICKER CHAIRS, &o. X- H. UNDRILL & CO. CABrNET-MAKERP, UPHOLSTERERS, & PXTOFvE FRAMED?, TANOfi&D STREET, Opposite Arcade and next Bui & ing Society's Offue. 3 131 The portable Swing Water Barrow. Prevention is Better Than Cure THE few cases of Typhoid m Ashburton Borough and Fnborbs afford no ground for a " scare, 11 but it is only by usirg reasonable precautions that the dread scourge can be kept within bounds. )n view of the sobjpct being referred to m the public journals, it may le of service to reprint an extract from an issue of the " Nineteenth Century " of l*st jear, m which prccial reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with equal force to Typhoid. The writer remarks, that the latest epidemics m Bupsis twpt sway nearly all the children m some villages ; and jn Prussia, no kss than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying m the age of from one to five 3 ears suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proper lion prevailed m Wrslern Europe as well. Keen inter' st is being t«ken m the exfer'nuufs of the French Doctors, Rons and Tersen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complaints is due to sn infection of the body by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally, into and upon whioh dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an infection by bacteria or the poisens which they ' secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Bim wis jost the one thing indispensable m the direction of oerfeot sanifnrr arrargemrntp. By i«s use, a two-fold benefit is derived. The fev-r a^d diphtheria breeding ageucir-s- --are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes »n nbsolute gain, by conveying the waeh to pig trough or to the garden. The POl table Barrows can be put to various kinds of uss. trd they are so admirably con- structed that, with them, a child can do «voik which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The cost is comparatively t-mall. Po; session of one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and profit. Improyed Copper Boilers. I have just received direct from the manufactures a frrsh supply of Portable Ccpper Boilers, with patent smoke stack joiit, and Femi-Houble sheeted frame— -galvanised. This useful household r*»quigitn slruld b* in- -Bpected, when its various excellencies of construction, Ptr.jigih fru ) s «-ivice--' ableness, will speak for themselves. Sizu—Hgal?,, 16galt\, 8»d 18ga!e at prices within the reach of all. ' : t FEREIMAK, LAND AND ESTATE AGBKT. —AGENCIES- I Union Steam Shipping Company '• ' _ ' North British Fire Insurance Cpmpany v . 3 133



Important Announcement. G. L. BEATH & CO. ARE NOW OPENING UP A SPLENDID VARIETY OF NEW GOODS FOR THE AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. New Dresses, New Trimmings, New Hosiery and Gloves. New Blankets and Flannels, New Sheeting and Calicoes, New Flannelettes, etc. New Clothing, New Mercery, Mew Hats and Caps. New Goods m ALL Departments.; «*. 1,. ttftAVH & CO., TANCKED STJREET.



Henry Zander. FAEM FOE SALE. IH WE FOR PRIVATE SALE -A FARM at Seafield (near Charing Cross), consist iug of 289 Acres, of which 134 Acres are m Turnips, balance iv English grass. Prioe reasonable and terms easy. For particulars apply to 3108 HENRY Z4NPER. I Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis; GUNS Ammunition Ammunition. I Of Every Description i Barbed and Fencing Wire Eansomes and Hornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassy *. Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid I FOR : GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, | OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF i . Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. I Senry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Soolet T. Bullock. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. qpHE THFBE SECTIONS adjoining «- Mr Meddins' property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are invited for these. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, ~ GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly t**J<D Fenced. 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. , Full particulars on applica- tion. Also— A nice little property of Fifty Acres with Dwelling House and other improvements, situated close to a school, Longbeach j district;. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. T.S. 261, £acre, fronting Malcolm Btreet, not far from the Railway station. T. BOLLOCK. I\O LET— A Four-roomed COlTaGiti . with Verandah and Scullery, good cooking range. TO LET, at a Low Rental, Shop m Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mrs Littlejohn, Costumier , T. BULLOCK. NEW SPRINGFIELD GOAL. THE Undersigned have been appointed AGENTS for this Celebrated Coal, the Bests m the Market, and Cheapest Quality considered. ■ ' 3 169 TUOKEK & BEAN. JRe W. MITCHELL, Deceased. AS TRUSTEES, we are compelled to request an immediate settlement of ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Firm of MITCHELL & TURNER. HUGO FRIFDLANDER\.p . JOHN ORR j- Trustees. 3 175 _ ~ Atitto Rage— tow Veuus Tobaccos



NAVY LEAGUE. "VTOIIOE is hereby given that a _LN Meeting will be held at the COUNTY OFFICE ON MONDAY NEXT, at 2.30 p.m., for the purpose of forming a local branch of the Navy League. Delegates fromOhristchurch will address the meeting. As Ladies are qualified to becoir 6 Members or Associates, they are respect* fully invited to attend. EDWARD G. WRIGHT. JVlarch 25, 1896 3 183 JVi OTICR is hereby given m pursuance -^ of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, olaoees 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set aparr for the Ashbur- ton Amateur Cycling Club's Spoils, on MONDAY, the 6h day of April, 1896, on_ tfhioh day charges will be -nrscU for admission thereto on the following scale, viz: — For each Adult .„ One shilling For each Horse ... One shilling For eatjh Trap ... One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. March 24 1896 3 174 Tenders. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. r pENDERS are invited for the Leasing JL for a term of three years the Section of 58 Acres, or thereabouts, situated to the west side of Mount Somers Railway, for grazing only. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 28th inst % at 10 a.m. For conditions of Leasing apply to E. GATES, 3 163 Chairman. i■' ... ,-7 """T ■■■■==; E. W. Hanmer. WANTED^ " - "DRUSSIAN BLUE PEAS. Highest Market Price given. 3 181 JR. W. HANMER. RAKAIA. MONTHLY SALE. THURSDAY, ~APRIL 2, 1896. I SHALL OFFER at this fixture, on account of a Client, — POO MERINO EWES, ex Horsley f*\J\J Down flock; Other entries solicited. E. W. HANMER, 3.181 Auctioneer, A'hburton. CHEAP AND VALUABLE DIS- INFECTANT AGAINST Typhoid Fever. TO Prevent Bad Odors from Drains I and Closets and to thoroughly I Cleanse back premises, where the unwary | are ignorant that Fever m breeding, j especially at this season cf the year, the Public are invited to use Little's Dip. Large or Small Quantities may be obtained from E. W. HANMER, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3 172 SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION , COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jki T>OYAL MAIL STEA- fffljgffi^ J-*J MERS, with superior Tn£^Bfib^ accommodation for all classes •^•^^■* of passengers, calling at Monto Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From Date. Aotea .. 5653 Scotland ... — March lonic ... 4753Kempson... — April 3o Tainui ... 5031 vStuart ... — May 28 Gothic ... 773OKidIey ... — June 25 Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell ... — June Aotea and Tokomaru cany saloon passengers only. V E. W. HANMER, 3 179 Agent,



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB- AUTUMN MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Ashburton Racecourse on FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1896. PROGRAMME. Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club. 1. NetuerbyHigh Weight Handicap, of 30 soya ; second horse 3 soya from the stake. Six f urlonga. J> omination 10s, acceptance 15s. 2. Lagmuor Trot Handicap, of 25 boys; .. . second horse 3 aovs from the stake. Twb miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. Optional saddle or harness. 3. Easter Handicap, of 50 sovb ; Bficond horae 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination 20s, accept- ance 255. ... 4. Melrose Pony Handicap, of 15 soys; second pony 2 soys fiom the stake. Five farlonga. Ponied not to .xoeed 14 hands 2 inches m height. Nomination , 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. 5 Novel Hack, of 25 soys. The winner to lie sold by auction immediately after tho race, and the whole of the proceeds «o go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bat ; any overweight to be declared, I'.ntrauoe 15*. Five furlongs. 6. Grove Fakm^ Handicap, of 35 boys second horse 5 soys frcm the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination 10s, accept- ance 16s. 7. Springfield Trot Handicap, of 20 boys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. One mile Nomination 10s. acceptance 10s. Optional saddle or harness. 8. AiitdBNTON Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six fur- longs. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all handicaps, accom- panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, deacrip-, tion, and performances of horse, and colors 1 of rider, must be m writing, and m the i hands of the Secretary nob later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, March 21, 1896, WEIGHTS, Weights will be published at or about APRIL S, 1896, ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps, and Entrieß for the Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 10. o'clock m the evening of APRIL 8. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 144 Secretary, OT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, •^ Ashburton SERVKJES. FRIDAY (27bh)— Short Lenten Service at 7 30 p.m. ; followed by Choir practice. SUNDAY (29th)-ll a.m— Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. —Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 3 p.m.— Greenatreeb — Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 6 30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. — Bey. T. A. Hamilton. TINWALD FOOTB \LL CLUB. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held at Mrs Smith's Resi- dence, on FRIDaY, March 27, at 8 p.m. Business —To receive Report and Balance Sheet, Election of Officers, and other important business. Present Committee will kindly meet at 7*30 on above date. 3 185 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. \X7HILST heartily thanking my v v numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have accorded me during the last six years m | the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu- ance of their favors m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DOOR TO MR SALEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothing butt the very best BOOTS AND SHOES. And decline to give shop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, I do not ask you to pay for needless expenditure on my part to draw your attention to my goods. You require but one glance to see that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. Don't forget the name, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET



\ KaUpoi fidtisE. ftew and Seasonable Goods NOW BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A Grand Display. /*\UR Country Friends willjbe duly waited upon with][full ; ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCHELL k TIMER. TANCRED SIREET. MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. Wo have Reduced m price every pa i r o f Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we «m'.y defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 4a lid Ladies' Pretty shoes, tan or black, 6a 6d Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8b 6d Men a Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a | Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4s 9d Children's Strap SHbes Is 9d | Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains, Country orders promptly sent to any address. NOTE ADDRESS- J. MEL L O B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



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