COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, February 26 Wheat, Chick, 3s 10* to 4* : prime milling, 4a 6d to 4s 7d. Oats, New prune ) 2s Id fc« 2» 2*. Barley, Cape 3s Id to 3s 3d. P dae , Prussian Blue, sa. PoUtoea, plen if v *nd market easier, iooal grw«tt to £4 10s ; Circular Heads, £4 10s to £4 15s. Oniona, prime quality £7 15a. Butter, dairy made, 7d to 8? ; factory, 9d to Did. Otoaje, New Zealand, 6^d to 7d. Bacon, 5Jd to 6id,

TIMARU GRAIN MARKET.

The Tlmaru Herald reports as follows :-— Though the grain murker, for the year cannot yet be said to be fully opeued, we hear of a few saleß having been made daring the past w*ek. We are informed that new wheat has only been bought so far by those who are m present need of it-, and that the greater pare of that offered cannot be said to be exactly a first class sample. Holders of good wheat are asking 3* 6d, and two or three small lines have changed hands at this figure at conutry st*tiona. A small line was placed so late as Monday afternoon at 3s sd, Timaru, and a larget line was under offer at 3s 6d, with every chance of it being placed at that figure. A line of seconds wheat was placed at 3s, thus indicat ing that this quality, as was the case last year, is likely to bring a satisfactory price. As the market at the time of writing is any* thing but steady we could obtain nothing satisfactory from dealers m wheat as to re liable quotations. In oats "nothing is ' doing " was the reply to our enquiries, but we were informed that Is lOd has been given for a small line. Oats are coming m freely, and we saw some excellent samples being received into store on Monday. In barley we were shown an excellent sample m the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile on Mon- ; clay, of splendid color, and though the sample was to some extent uneven, it is a splendid specimen of what can be grown on the Pareora Downs.

Asburton High School.

The: monthly meeting of the High School Board took place yesterday at the Score* tary's office. Present — M eßsra Andrew Orr, (m the chair), Williamson, Stitt, Denshire, and Hon. Major Steward. COBBESPONDENOE. Correspondence was read as follows :— 1. From the Education Board notifying ....the re-appointment of Messrs Andrew Orr and Donald Williamson as its representatives on the Board. , 2. From the Aahburton County Council notifying the appointment of Messrs Stitt and Cameron. 3* From Messrs Mayne, Lawrie, Meddins and Clothier Btating that their children would not take up the scholarships won by them at the Ashburton school, they having been winners of Kdncation Board scholar ships, the two last named gentlemen how ever intimating that their daughters would attend the Ashburton school. 4* From the Canterbury branch of the Navy League setting forth the objects of the League, and inviting the Board's co operation and support. It was resolved that the receipt of the circular be acknowledged, and that the Canterbury branch be informed that this Board entirely sympathises with the objects of the League. THI SCHOOLS EXCUBSION. It was resolved to grant ths school a holiday on Friday m connection with the schools excursion. THB BOARD'S RESERVES. The Secretary was granted an extension of time for one month to bring up his report on the Board's reserves. headmaster's beport. The following report from the headmaster was read and received : — Abhburton High School, February 25, 1896. The school was re-opnned on February 4, Miss Pearce and Miss MacDonnell being m attendance, but Mr Tait has not yet resumed his claasea m painting and drawing. The number of pupils on the school roll to-day is 49, as shown m the following table :—

, Of those who were m attendance last year but have not: returned, two have gone to other High Schools, one has received an Appointment as pupil teacher, one is m an office, two are, I understand, engaged m farm work ; the two girla are engaged m home duties. The two pupils who presented themselves for the matriaulation examination m Decem ber have received . intimation that they paused. I have not yet received word of the results of the Civil Service examination. The girls of the school have made a request to have their tennis court put m order. I think however it would be better to chip a new one on a more level piece of ground. To I ■aye time I have obtained estimates of cost, j It would be a great convenience to have a clock for the small room m the girls' build ing; the clock m the boys' building also needs overhauling. Geo. A. Simmers, Headmaster. It was resolved that the Visiting Com mittee be empowered to have the old lawn tennis ground put m order, to obtain a dock for the girls' school, and to have that m the boys' school repaired. VISITING COMMITTEE, ETC. The Chairman and Mr Williamson were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month, and after passing for payment salaries and accounts amounting to £55 11a sd, the Board adjourned.

School Examination.

WINOHMORE.

This school wai inspected on the 10th December, and the following is the Inspector's report, which is iast to hand :

PASS SUBJECTS.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Recitation— Upper classes good ; lower fair. Drill and Exercisee— Not inspected ; (wet weather.) * Singing— Not taught. Needlework— Very fair; two or three girls did not submit specimens. Comprehensioaof reading lessons— On the whole commendable.

»« St ??L Mr Qeor ge Oromie, master; Mrs Robertson, sewing mistress. Remarks.— The results of examination are on -the whole very satisfactory, l'hroughout the school there la little of the work that Is nob thoroughly Bound, and mncb of it possesses merit of a high order, In the. upper standards the performance of the pupils Is especially worthy of commendation, their attain ments m subjects which require the most intelligent treatment being distinctly good. lower classes do nob make such a pleasing appearance ; thelij spelling, drawing and oountlog maybe consider ably Improved.— L. B. Wood, Inipeotor.

CORRESPONDENCE

I We rto not hold ouneivw. resDonsi «c tor ltan j (minions axpiessed hy our coneaoondents

THE HOLIDAY QUESTION.

TO THB EDITOR, ,> I Sir, - 1 notice from your report of the meeting of the Borough Council that oar City Fathers have rejected the proposal to have the holiday altered from Thursday to Friday thla week. Certainly the alteration of the holiday last week on account of the Flower Show was not n quirt d, bob on this occasion it is quite j another matter, ac it would have enabled j many fo enjoy a day's ou'ing at Lyrtel'on or New Brighton, who will not now be aHle to go. A view of the warships is a sight not seen every day, and It is a pity I that a few interested partiea should have | denied as this because they dread to sue people visiting Ohristchurch, »s it wouid expose the enormous ptices charged for various articles m comparison to Christ churoh values. It is a hob well known to cash buyers, who know where to go, that they can more than save their railway fate by going down and puroh<»siner for cash besides they are able to get a better selection to choose from. However, m spite of all opposition, the excursion la going to be a success, and the drapers, etc., who opposed the alteration, will j have the pleasure of stopping at home and chewing the oud of disappointment.— I am, etc., . , Oash Buyer. Ashburton, February 26.

EXCURSION TRAINS.

10 THE EDITOR. Sir,— Excursion trains for the Ashbur ton county always appear to have some thing attached to them which militates against) their success, as vide the lat« Springburn excursion and the one toleave here on Friday for Lyttleton or New- Brighton, The Springbnrn ezcnrsion iras'nt properly advertised, and not more than half of the people interested knew that such a trip was to take place. And now m our own case the excursion has been fairly well advertised but we cannot get tickets on the morning of the trip, for what reason I cannot understand, un less it be that red. tape is very cheap jusb now. The fallowing examples will show wherein the receipts mast suffer. The father of a family makes up his mind on Thursday to take the trip, and procures tickets for himself and say four of his family, but when heads are counted up he finds others want to go, and he would like to take them, but cannot do 60 be cause tickets cannot be got again. A farmer living nay fifteen miles from Ash bnrton, if he wishes to take advantage of e the cheap ride must mke two trips, one to get ticsets and another to take the ride. Absurdity could go no further. If the combined wisdom of the Railway Department cannot; grant us excursion trips without such absurd conditions, 1 think the sooner vra demand an alteration In tho management, the better. I am prepared to sell tickets on Friday morning from 6 a.m. it the Department will allow me to do so, and I make the offer as I am of opinion that the excursion will be partly spoilt unless something of the sort is done.— l am, etc., D. Thomas.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION She <°abin«t. Wellington, Febrairy 26 The vacant portfolios m tha Ministry have been alloted as follows : Mr W. C. Walker will be the Minister m charge of Hoapicate and Charitable Aid and Eiuoa tion Mr T. Thompson will be Minister of Justice with charge of the Police Department which has been neparatad from the Defence of which the Premier will still retain control. Mr Thompson will also have control of the Department of Industries and Commerce. Mr Hull Jones is to be Minister of Public Works and Minister m charge of the Government Printing office. Mr Carrol will be acting Colonial Secretary In addition to being the member of the Executive representing the Native race, and Commissioner of Stamps. •

MR AstifePiftOtt QtiABPUm WEbtfESDAf, tfEBRtUfcV 26, 1898.



Boys. Girls. Total No. on roll at end of 1895 28 14 42 No. who have notreturned 7 2 9 No. oldpupik-nowonroll 21 12 33 No. of new pupils entered 11 5 16 3_i 17 49



a_ T __; ra . *o '] ss _• *■* -£ a***-! -3 • __ & H "• yrmon „ 7 3 2 — — .. — 14 0 „ 6 2 2—o 2 13 B w 5 6 5 10 4 „ 4 • - __.-__ _.. 11 10 „ 3 4 4 — 0 4 99„22 2 10 1 9116 6 — 0 6 Over 8 P. 11 I g _ _ _ yeara, 1 1 J Total 34 130 2 0 17 (Marks CLASS SUBJECTS. (0 to 100 Grammar ... 65 History ... 50 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 55 Elementary Science, Object Lcs- -ohs, etc 65 Mental Arithmetic 40



KAIAPOI HOUiSB. Our Clothing Establishment JJAV IN O ta» r^U^^Uh NSW AND OHOIOE GOOI>S io VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. SPECIAL- SUl * a T0 MBAWftH, »»y First class T«ilop ' Choice Selection of TWEEbS to select, from Our Standard wake cf BOOTS, the ■» PREMIKB," are BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANCRED IREET. SOLVING THIS UiSEMPLOYED i-JFFICUL/iY. TJSSTEAP of importing Tweeds as hitherto, we h»v*» had a romplt-te ran-o 1 of New Home Patterns for 1896 manufactured io our facial order m the ASHBURTON FAC'JOI-Y, with n ew liVHa which have bren THOROUGHLY TESTED and Trill not fed* like o, he, {.^1 Our orders for these goods wrre pWd before the rise m (he price of wool and our customers will receive the full benefit of th« Low Price*. Farmers and ali others who intend io gpt Nexv Suits nfv«r harvest, should call early, inspect our New Ashbu ton Tweeds and encourage local industry Local labor from the Ashburton Fleece to the Ashburton Suit. THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTBRS, ASdBURTOF SHKAKMAN BKOS, hare Jast Lwded for the . Coming Season a larga consignment of— ■ itoiiMe Refined Kerosene which bnrni far Longer »wl produoeii a mor« Brilliant Light than any Oil m the market ,™ -r.^ ,«« X* WeM "■ beiD « Atoolnmlj Safe. Algo~ *. 100 BOXES OGSTON'S BALMOKAL SPERM CANDLES Theae Oanaieß are Englinh Munufaotara end ar« too well known to ce*d any comment" h»y do Not Smonlder when extinguished like the majority of C*ndlef . ' Pre*e*vl «ff Nusrur Present nir AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAPw AT VERY LOW PRICES. ttnn§. <»iin*. <Nans. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, CARTRIDGES, >2tc., and all.- other Sportsmen h Keijuißitos at .WcndecfuJW Kedcced rates •• Anyone m Want of a Fiis -,-la« GUN, »t a Low Pi^ue, ihpaldin-pect Oar itook before T)urohasinc!Vrt»h#r*. . ■ /,«™», Goodldtllveifaddail J r O*d«« by Poit despttohtd with panetaalltj. CHEAPEST HOUSE m A.hburtoo for GROCERIES, CRCCKBRY k HARDWARE SATtsFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. *****>"*** SHEAEiSiZiir BEOS., MA> KET HOdSE- ,, Telephone f>3 H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Sought for Oasht THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Lmv Pric% "*nd ihe whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FCll BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, aSd FANCY GOODS. CJ BIPMENT of Books, ex Talnui» just opened up. Great variety, snitable for prize awnrdH and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to Sohool Com mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from «*d upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3a 0d per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers. . ■ ACCOUNT BOOKS, ~ ~ ACCOUNT BOOKS^ Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND. CHINA W ABB SANG^ GOODS ... In great variety. ! .' &. ', v .3 ;ij>; ; :,;£ ; All at lioweiD Ca»b Price*. I have made arr^nsemenis to procure any Books, Magazines or 'other lines r«« quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the Jab Dr test possible notice. H. M* JONES.



\XTANTED Known— Newest Qocds m V V Drapery and Millinery for the Sammer Season, direct from London— W H. Collibr, The Corner. WANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of Boots to be cleared m one month, — Mkiaok's Zealandia Boot Store.



GREAT SALVAGE SALE iViKY DAY 10 uUUCK £20,000 AT PNDEB COST. G. L. BEATI & CO. *"*s,&w



"Tl7 ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor toceiling — Mellok's Stock taking Boot Sale. KN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8a 6d ; a nioe assortment of Ladies 1 and Children's Boots and Shoea from Is 9d a pair at



Building' Extraordinary* ;o» Timber. Timber. Timber. Fencing Materials. Fencing Materials 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. 25 tons Galvanised Roofing Iron. 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire 1\ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. I 3 tons No 10 Fencing Wire | 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting, ALL boupht previous to rise m prices m tbe Home Markets. We bave decided to give our Clients tbe benefit of tbe purchase EARLY APPLICATION NECESSARY. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS | Great Leviathan Boot Sale. HTcDOWitliO AHi> itfcOIAKMII*. ; BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, "STAVE ranch pleasure m. informing the Poblic of Ashburton and distiict that they *-*■ will begin their first Great Annual Sale of fitoots »lioo» IN THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAfcT STRFET, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2J2. j Heads of families will find this the. opportunity of the year for purchabing large | ptrdels. As we manufacture our Colonial goods we can sfi'ord to treat largo purchasers liberally. ! DISOJUNTS. DISCOUftTS. BARGAINS. , v -^-SanjplPß of the Bargains. — / "Me'n's Watertight Bluchers, only 6a lid Invincible B'uchers, Nailed, our own Ladies' Cashmere Slippers 2a lid make, 4a lid , Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, Sale price 4b 1 1d, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9 j 9>l a good walking shoe, usual price 7a Youths' Watertight Palmorals, Is and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid Shoes 5b lid 2*, our own make, 6s lid Men's Watertight Balmorals 8s 1 9d Women's Leather Slippers 3a 3d All imported TAN BOOTS and SHO&S, Ladies' and GentKiuin's at a discount of four shillings m the pound SEE OUR WINDOWS AND DOOR FOR TREMENDOUS BARGAINS. The Genuineness of this Sals must be apparent when we state that the whole of our stock, whioh Is the- best assorted and moat 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 FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AMD SHOES, IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, Aihburton. JOHN OER & Co., IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, ARE NOW LANDING LARGE STOCKS OF ~ Machine and Cylinder Lubroleine Oil Castor and Neatsfoot Oil Leather and Patent Canvas Belting Asbestos; Rubber, French Chalk, and Tucks* 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 Mantel- Pieces, Jfenders and Fire Irons * , Lamps and Lampware, Electroplate '■ Enamelled Ware, Travelling Trunks Sheep and Fowl Netting Guns, Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds JAM AND PRESERVING JARS AT SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. John Obr Co., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



PUBLIC NOTICES j BE W. MITCHELL, DfcOKAtfM), ) LATK OF ASHBURTON, DRAPER, j 'I 'HE Trustees m above E*fctte request ' *■ that all accounts owing to the firm of Mkchbli, and Tubnbr, be either paid or satisfactorily arranged, withoat delay, to enable them to administer the will of the late W. Mitchell j (Signed). JOHN ORR, Fur Self and Co-Trustee. 2 134: ASHBURTON COUNT* POLO CLUB ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACE MEETING Will be held on the TINWALD RACECOURSE, ON THURSDAY, 27th INST., Beginning at 2,30 p.m. Admission : Eaoh Adalt ... One Shilling Each Horse ... One Shilling Entrance to Stand and Paddock, One Shilling extra. Ladies free. pekoFh. cox. 2131 Hon. Secretary. a S there is a report being circulated f\ that the business of Mbssbb Mitchell & Turner is to be wound up on accoanb of the death of Mb W. Mitchell, I, on behalf of the Trustees, wish to intimate that each report is Utterly without foundation, as the Trustees have no intention of closing each a good business. JOHN ORR. 2 119 For self and co-Trustee. NOTICE TO COUNTRY RESIDENTS. A MONSTER SALE of Bankrupt - £ * Stock, consisting of Drapery, Boots, Groomes, Oils, Paints and Paperhang. ings will be held ab Lyttelton on 28th inst. Those arriving by the Ashborton excursion will have an opportunity of securing Bargains for Cash, never before offered m New Zealand. Full particulars on posters at Lyttelton, ■ 2 149 NOTICE OF JREMOVAL. \I7HILSr heartily thanking my v * numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have accorded ma daring the last six years m the Aicade, I earnestly solicit a contlnu* ance of their favors m my , NEW PREMISES, NEXT DUOR TO MR SA.LEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothing but the very be6t 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 ono ftlanoo fo see that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. Don't forget the narae, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EA;,T STRUJKT. Henry Zander OAS 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. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Bansomes and Hornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware, Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid KOK GRASS ANDOLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted) and Saleyards Begularly Attended under the supervision of Me David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Inaurauce Office Australian Mqtual Provide nt Soolety



Pubiio Notices SfEciAL flfelfa^SS Special Appointment "iESWBHw* Appointment. Patronised by Lady Glasgow. A. EOBEBTSON & CO, DYERS AND CLEANERS, CHRISTCHUROH, BEG to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton County that MRS ALCOKN, of Havelock street, has kindly oon»ented to act aa their Local Agent and all Orders left with her will be Promptly attended to. Awarded Silver and Bronza Medals and First-clasa Exhibition Oerufic*tt'H at Nelson, Duneriin, Sydney and Melbourne Branches In Nelson, Wellington and Ohriatohoroh. 2 142 ~ HUNTING. A MEETING of those Interested m Re-forming the Ashbnrton County Hunt Club will he held at Devane's Hotel on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, at 8 p.m. 2 144 FOR PRIVATE SALTS. I HAVE for sale, three miles from Barr Hill, a good all round Farm, containing 521 Acres, being U.S. 25364, subdivided into 10 Paddocks, water m each. Thoroughly improved ; nearly new oottage, &c. Well worthy of attention. D. THOMAS, 2 150 Ash barton. MONEY, CEYERAL SUMS FROM £50 to £2000 At Current Rates. Freehold Security only. 2 151 ALFRED HARRISON. S^T. STEPHEN'S OHUKOH, Ashbnrton MEETINGS. THURSDAY-G.F.S. m St Stephen's Church at 230p m. Short service and address by the Rev T. A. Hamilton. SERVICES. FRIDAY— No service. SUNDAY-11 am.. Morning Prayer . and Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3 p.m-GRFENSTRHET— Rev T. A. Hamilton. 6 30 -Evening Prayer — Roy T. A. Hamilton. Friedlander Bros., Limited. jyr assey Harris cultivators, 8 and 6 Foot, FOR SALE AT LOWEST PRICKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 2 68 WANTED TO PURCHASE 500 Tons BALED WHEATEN STRAW. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Limited. 2_69 FOR PRIVAIE SALUJ.' AH^NDY-SIZED FARM of 120 • ACRKS, first-chss land, good situation, near Greenetreet School. Aeh- hurton Forks, with House and Stabling. This property has been m grass for three years, and could be cropped if desired. Full particulars on application. 3 FRtBPLANPfIR BROS.. limitbp \\IE ARE CASH BUYERS of the following lines of Grain for prompt delivery: — 100,000 Sacks Prime Milling 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 2000 Sacks Cocksfoot 5000 Sacks Seconds Wheat 1000 Tons Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff. 267 FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. TT7 E ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GEAIN ON STOEAGE AT OUE ASHBURTON, TINWALD, AND LYJSDHURBT STORES, At Lowest Curbbnt Rates, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. i 2123 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 term of five years, tbe following conveniently situated PROPERTIES:— LOT I—l 3 ACRES, fronting Main South Koad and MoMurdo . street, Tinwald, being T.S. JNoa. 378 to 403 inclusive. LOT 2—13 ACRES, fronting MoMurdo street, Tinwa'd, being Town Sections Nos. 404 to 429 In- clusive, and divided by Me- Murdo street from Lot 1. LOT 3—16 ACRES 2 ROODS 35 PERCHES, fronting Tinwald Domain and Racecourse, only a few chains from Tinwald Saleyards. being Lot 2, part of Reserve 360. LOT 4—200 ACRES, at Westerßeld, all m tussook ; securely fenced, being R.S. 28659. Full particulars as to condition of Lease can be had at the Offices of the under- i signed, to whom sealed Tenders marked I •* Tender for Mr M. Scott's Properties,' and must he accompanied by a deposit of 10 per cant on the amount of one-year's rent, on FRIDAY, February 28, 1896. The highest oraDy tender not neces* sary accepted. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, %78 West Street, Aehburtoo. (



Bankruptcy Notices. m bankruptcy. la the Districts Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. "VTOTIOE la hereby given that state- _LN menta of accounts and balance sheets m respect of the undermentioned estates, together with the report) of the Audit Office thereon, have been duly filed m the abovo Court ; and I hereby further give notice that at the sitting of the aald Court, to be holden on THURS- DAY, the twelfth day of March, 1896. I intend to apply for an order releasing me from the administration of the said estates. Dated this twenty-fifth day of February, Restell, J. 6k Ashburton, stock agent Norrish, A. J. Hinds, j out nay man blacksmith Kerr, David Tinwald, contractor Lockhard, W. J. Wheatstone, laborer Hardwick, Edwin, Kyle, farmer Sutherland, W. Hinds, farmer Hurley, T. Seafield, farmer Bourne, J M. Tinwald, storekeeper Sheehan, P. Wheatstone, farmer Bayraan, J. Hinds, settler and con- tractor Shepherd, H. T. Baling, farmer Steele, A. W. South Rakaia, company agent Pocock, G. Sherwood, farmer Cass, F. Tinwald, farmer Lester, T. Wakanui. farmer Holland, S. Flemingbon, farmer Friedlander, H. & R. Ashburton, merchants Sturgeon, A. H. Tinwald, laborer Sutton, W. Winchmore, farmsr Banks, J. Rakaia, laborer Adams, H. E. Ashburton, shopkeeper Harrison, O. Kyle, farmer Beokley, J. Mount Somers. laborer Bryant, G. H. Hinds, baker Hyde, W. R. Ashburton, tinsmith JOHN DAVISON, 2 146 Deputy Assignee. IN HANKRUPTOY. " In the District Court, holden at Afihburton (being the local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ash- burton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, and the Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of the person hereinafter named. NOTICE is hereby given that a state- ment of accounts m the undernamed eetate has been filed m the above named Court, and that at the next sitting thereof on THURSDAY, March 12. 1896, John Davlaon, the. Deputy Official Assignee, In Bankruptcy of the property of the undernamed Bankrupt, will apply to the said Court for an order releasing the said Deputy Official Assignee from hia office m respect of the estate of thp said Bankrupt. Dated at Ashburton, this 25th day of February. 1896. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee Bobkrx Abbott Bioxman, of Ash- burton (Late of Rsngiora), Livery Stable Keeper. 2 145