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ASHBURTON-THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Erilway Bt-Laws —J. A. Bird waß charged m his absence, with a breach <>' i he railway by-law which forbids smoking im the railway platform. Evidence was taken, m the absence of Mr Bird, to the effect that m spite of warnings by the - railway officials, he had continued smoking on the platform . The Magistrate infl cted a fine of 10s and oosts. Civil Oases- Peter Good v M. Scan nell, £30 for hire of a water racp plough for a month, and £14 Ba, wages, extras, etc., for working i*. Mr Wilding after opening the case for Good called him m evidence. He said thab last year he went to Oaraarn to see tftar a tender he had put m for widening main and making new raoea. He was m the job with John Divery. The engineer's estimate for the job was about £1600. Scannell also tendered, and bting only up to £700 or thereabout, and the lowest tenderer, he got the contract. It was known by the contractors round the County office that Soannell was the lowest tenderer, and would be likely to get the j ob . Spoke to him about the plough he (witness) used, and said he had been m the habit of using from six to ten horses with it, but had never used an engine, and had no experience of working one* This was at the end of November, and on December 3 Scannell came to witness's house at the Hinds, and they had conversation on the subject. Scan nell offered £25 for a month's) hire of the plough, and witness wanted £30. Next daySoannell went and saw the plough, and the work it was doing. He offered witness 7s a day to go with him and work the plough. Received a letter from Scan* nell, asking him to have the plough fitted with the necessary cutters, etc., and sent on. Took the plough to Duncan's to get altered, and it was sent on to Christ ohurch, Mr Keir writing to Scannoll for measurement?. Followed the plough to | Ohristchurch, and saw the cutters made according to Scannell's measurements. When the plough wan being shipped a telegram was received from Scan' nell asking to have it forwarded to Waitaki South. This was done, and wibne&B followed it. Had not up to this time . given any guarantee of what the plough could do, Mr Soannell having been perfectly satisfied with whac. the plough would do, from information he had obtained from Mr Bradford and others. The plough was drawn to the work at Waitaki by a traction engine, and a start was made at widening a race. The work was far from satisfactory, as the draught was uneven, and the ground unsuitable. ( Inly horßes could have done the work on this occasion. Worked for a short time, and then Mr Scannell had the plough removed to try it on some new races. This was done m land ploughed for turnips. The race was to be about lift wide, and it was also a failure, the engine not being able to pull it. The engine was then anchored, and managed to pull the plough up to It that way The work was stopped by order of the engineer, and the plough was pulled out, men going on the widening with pick and shovel. Witness was there for a week. During that time neither Soannell nor his partner was on the ground, and when the partner did come he was m a great rage, and witness was virtually discharged. To get the plough ready for Scannell's work cost m all £33 . By Mr Raymond— lf the plough had been used by Mr Scannell with horses and aU proper equipments, «nd been a complete failure, would not havo expected to be paid- The plough was tried af tw wards with horsea, but they failed to pull it. Six horses were used, but ♦he harness was not suitable. Did not suggest to Mr Scannell that if the horsea and harness had been suitable the plough would have done Its work. (Left sitting.)

The Matabele Rising.

SPREAD OF THE DISSAFFEC TION. Capetown, Mar oh 3L The Chartered Company are enlist ing 500 recruits, the officials being afraid the rising may become general. All the |natives within a radius of fifteen miles from Buluwayo have rison. A body of them has gathered at Kamirider. Buluwayo is obtaining supplies from the north. Sir H. Robinson thinks the force at Buluwayo will be sufficient for the defence of the place, but it will not be able to send out flying columns. The Matabeles have an ample supply of provisions, and are said to be good shot*. Thty have fortified their posi tion at Matapopo, where an attack upon them by Mr Selous was repulsed. Mr Gifford, however, repulsed a body of 200 natives and rescued a party of thirty-six. Five hundred volunteers are on their way from Griqualand, and it is reported that the Transvaal Go vernment has offered assistance . : . Capetown, April 1 Five whites were killed at Myati. The relieving patrol has retired. It It is expected that the campaign will last two months. The Rhodesian horse has been disbanded, London, March 31 Sir H. Robinson has informed the Imperial Government that the Mata beles are massing at Katopo. He is afraid business by the southern roads will be interrupted on account of the danger from the natives. They are reported to have plenty of arms. Lokbok, April 1 Five thousand troops are being sent to the Cape. It is expeoted that the Indian contingent will be Bent to Suakim.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE EDUCATION BILL. London, April 1 Mr Gorst's Education Bill estab- i lishes committees m counties and boroughs under the London Courty Council to supplement existing efforts and to administer grants received from the Exchequer ;and provides for a grant of four shillings per head for volun t ary and Poor Relief schools. Parents ar« enabled to demand separate religious teaching. The school age is fixed at a limit of twelve years. The capitation gr*nt is to bs abolished. THE REVENUE RETURNS. The revenue for the last quarter amounts to £36,132,598, customs con tributing £5,188,357, excise duties £7,688,800, stamps £1,695,000. The press congratulates the Government on their surplus.

AUSTRALIAN

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE. Sydney, April 2. A peculiar tragedy is reported from Passington, where a widow named GroBS who lived alone was found burned to death m her house. The body was reclining m a ohair m the centre of the room, and matches which had been lighted were found under neath the chair. The woman was of an eccentric character and the sur rounding* of the case indicate suicide, I

THE POOR OF MELBOURNE.

Melbourne, April 2 [ R eply ing to a deputation the Premier said that if anything was to be done hy Government to relieve the poor, Parliament would have to increase the Income Tax, or a special Municipal rate must be struck. Personally, he favored the latter course. THE BRUNNERTON DISASTER i At a public meeting, convened by the Mayor, a motion was proposed by the Chief Justice and seconded by Archbishop Oarr, expressing sympathy with the sufferers by the Brunner disaster, and the necessity for starting a relief fund. This was carried, and £98 was collected m the room. Adelaide, April 2. A meeting at which the Mayor pre sided, decided to collect money to as sist distressed m Brunnerton. The Mayor announced that he had already received £35. DROWNING ACCIDENT. A fishing party of seven capsized m Port Augusta, and three, namely, Evans, Addison and the latter's son were drowned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN t THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 18S8.



I 11 LAMPS... ' ■ ' LAMPS. • ii^w!a!B^igjft^^^ i\ T AIIII PRICES <oss' y '^ ' " !;;i;; lliS|!l|'ilm F0R ■ ALL purposes. i|||||^ WE HAVE JDBX LANDED X^^^^Sj^aT LARGEST SHIPMENT Ever Imported to Ashburton, fjpjjtfy "' IK VI IE INSPECTION. . ; » . The Portable Swing Water Barrow. Prevention is Better Than Cure THE few cases of Typhoid m Ashburton Borough and Suburbs afford no ground for a " scare," but it is only by nsv.g reasonable precautions that the dread scourge can be kept within bounds. In view of the subject being referred to m the public journals, it may be of service to reprint an extract from an issue of the " Nineteenth Century " of last year, m which special reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with equal force to Typhoid. The writer remarks, that the latest epidemics m Russia swept away nearly all the children m some villages ; and m Prussia, no less 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 proportion prevailed in /Western Europe a<* well. Keen inter st is being tsken m the ex per men! s of the French Doctors, Roux and Tersen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cbolera, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and ' premises generally, into and upon which dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an inftction by bacteria or the poisons which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Barrow is just the one thing indispensablo m the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived. The fever ard diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash to pig trough or to the garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to various k>nds of use, «nd they are so admirably con- structed that, with thorn, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The cost is comparatively small. Possession of one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and profit. Improved Copper Boilers. I have just received direct from the manufacturers a fresh supply of Portable Copper Boilers, with patent smoke stack joint, and Semi-double sheeted frame — galvanised. This useful household requisite should be in- spected, when its various excellencies of construction, strengthj'and service- ftblenese, will speak for themselves. Siseg— -Hgalp,, 16galp,, and 18gals., at prices within the reach of all. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. —AGENCIES* Union Steam Shipping Company North British Fire Insurance Company 8 133 MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. Wo have tt educed m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sal© we jp^aW defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d Men's Good Bluchers 4b lid Ladies' Pretty tan or black, 6s 6d Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8s 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7« Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4s 9d Children's Strap Shoea 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. KOTE ADDRESS— I. MELLOE, ZBALAJJDU BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTOtf.



D. Thomas. BULLOOK'S A.ROADE SATURDAY, "APRIL 4, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb John Keays to Sell by Auotion as above,— PCf\ ACRES (Freehold) bitnated within " v 1| mile of the Hinds Railway Station, being Lot 6, Reserre 137], well fenced. ALSO, adjoining fche above,— ftQ ACRES (Perpetual Leasehold), *-* w being Lots 68 and 69, Reserve 1371, well fenced, plenty of water, three- roomed Cottage | 50 acres being m Engllßh grass. Sale at 2 p. aa. DIVID THOMAS. 3 150 Auctioneer. ) Henry Zander OASNOW FORSALE— Cornsacks (full-sized) Gornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) j 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 (HolL\t GUNS Ammunition Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Eansomes and Eornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glasrv'. Etc. r Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr | David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Soclet OOTAVIUS DIGBY. ~J~N Thanking the Inhabitants of Ash- JL. burton and surrounding districts for the very liberal patronage already extended to him, wishes to inform them that he is still prepared to Sell Meat and Small Goods, of the Very Bast Quality, at the undermentioned priceß FOR. CASH:- Sirloin of Beef, from ... 4£d per lb Prime Ribs of Beef, from 4d per lb Boasta of Beef 31 perlb Beefsteak 4Ji to 6d Corned Beef, from ... 2|d per lb Sides of Mutton 2~t perlb Hindquarters of Mutton ... 2£d per lb Fore quarters ... ... 2ct per lb Lega of Mutton 3d perlb Shoulders of Mntton ... 2id per lb Loins of Mutton 2|d perlb Prime Sausages 4d perlb Dairy fed Pork 4d perlb Quality, Cleanliness, and Oivility Guaranteed. OCTAVICJS DIGBY. 3 23 OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing £ acre :— 765 Peter Street 818 Aitken Streeb 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aitken and Caes Streets Liberal terms if required. T, BULLOCK, Agent. [ JlO LET— A i'our.noomed COTTAGE I - with Verandah and Scullery, good 1 pWkipg range,



Important Announcement, G. L.BBATI & CO. ARE NOW OPENING UP A SPLENDID VARIETY OP 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 Olothing, New Mercery, New Hats and Caps. New Goods m ALL Departments. U. I*. B 5 ATI! & CO., TAKCBED STREET.



THE EDUCATION BOARD or the DISTRICT or NORTH OANTERBURS FRESH TENDERS are invited for REMOVING and REINSTAT- ING Chertaey and Pendarveß Schools. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Office of the Board, Normal School. Also at che Chertaey Sohoolhouae. Endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received nob later than 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, the llih inst. The lowest or any tender not neoesaarily accepted. H. C. L3INE, Secretary. Christcharch, April 2, 1896. 4 11 ArtHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, IN Pursuance of the "Rating Act, 1894," Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Aah burton Borough Couucil at its n«xt Ordinary Meeting to be held on MONDAY, the the 20 h day of April, 1896, to strike a K,*te of JNbl SHILLING m the POUND on the total annual value of Property within the Borough for the period com- mencing on the Ist day of January, 1896, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1896, such Rare to be payable m ORE .SUM at the Town Clerk s Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on the 4th d-ty , of May, 1896, and that the Rate-book is jow ;-pen for inspection. OH AS. E, FOOKS, I Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Aahburtoi.. April 2, 1896 459 i EASTER HOLIDAYS. THE STORES AND OFFICES oi the undersigned WILL BE CLOSED c••■ ■ • • From THURSDAY EVENING, April 2. till TUESDAY MORNING, April 7, for the Easter Holidays. E. W. HANMER FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. D. THOMAS, per A. H. Field The Arcade will be CLOSED on SATURDAY, April 4. 3 222 D. THOMAS. IV OTICE is hereby given m pursuance ■*•" of the Public Reserves Acb, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur- ton Amateur Cycling Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 6bh day of April, 1896. on which day charges will be made fox admission thereto on the following scale, viz : — For each Adult ... One shilling For each Horse ... One shilling For each Trap ... One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. March 24, 1896. 3174 ~ NOTICE. [ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. HPHE Offioo of the above Society will be X CLOSED on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY, APR, I L 3, 4, 6 and 7, FOE THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. T^HE Monthly and other payments wil ■■' be received at the Office, Tancred Street, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 3 230 Manager. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PUBSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers' Acb, 1880, and the Bankers' Act Amendment Act, 1882, TUKSDAY, April 7. 1896, is appointed a SPECIAL BANK HuLIDAY at all the Offices of the under-mentioned Banks throughout the Colony of New Zealand : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. GEORGE B. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales. W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia. CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand. HENRY MACKENZIE General Manager. Th« Banks throughout the Colony Will also be OLOLED on GOOD FRIDAY, SATURDAY, April 4, and EASTER MONDAY, being Statute Holidays. 3-240 ALFORD FOREST ROAD. THE THREE "SECTIONS adjoining Mr Meddins' property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are Invited for these* Easy teems, T. BULLOCK.



I TO THE LA DIE I>—1 >— OF New Drapery and Clothing FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. THE LATEST FASHION IN TIRENOH & ENGLISH Dress Materials French and English Millinery Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF LADIES' JACKETS. MANTLES, & CLOAKS. CORSETS IN ALL THE LATEST MAKES EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE i . i ■ ■ 1 1 , fr - ■ ■ nr ■



1 T. Bullock. SATURDAY, APRIL 4. Town Property centrally situated m Cox Street, not far from the Post Office and Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auotlon at the Arcade on the above date : — T.S. 649, containing £ acre, Cox Street, on which ib ertcted a Dwelling House of six rooms, with verandah, bay window, and other improve- ments. The land is of first-cUvs quality for Garden purposos. The property is con- veniently situated, being only two sections back from Fast Street, and a short distance from th« Railway Station and Post Office. Inspection invited. Most liberal terms. Sale <tt 11. SO. "tTbullock, 3 212 Auctioneer. SATUEDAY, APRIL 4 SUBURBAN~~PROPERTY. HALF-ACRE WITH DWELLING, Ac, BEACH ROAD, TREVORTON. MR T. BJLL r >CK has received instructions from Mr William Moßae,to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. His Property fronting Beach road, Trevorton, beiug lot 13, containing Half acre, part of R.S. 4949 on which is erected a Dwelling House <*<f four rooms, and other buildings. There is an Orchard ot well grown fruib tretsa and garden well kept. ■ The land is if vury good quality, well situaud, fronting the main thoroughfare to Wakanui. Having purchased a small farm, he has made up his mind to dispose of this. Inspection invited. Easy Terms. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK. 3 191 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 11. TO FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE CF PROPERTY NEAR TINWALD. 87 acres 87 Being 4 allotments, originally part of the well known Grove Farm Estabe. MR THOMASIBULLUCK has re- ceived instructions from Mb George L. Twentyman to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, his property fronting Graham's Road, just telow Tinwald, being 4 allotments, originally part of the Grove Farm Estate, as follows viz : — LOT 21, containing 11 Acres, 0 Roods, 31 Poles, fronting Graham's Road, all m English grasses. LOT 22, 11 Acres, 0 Roods, 26 poles. Also m grsßß and adjoining the above. LOT 41, containing 32 Acres, 2 Roods, 11 Poles, on the opposite side of the road, a portion of the frontage of this block is fenced off as a site for a honsfl, and on wbioh is planted ' a number of fruit and forest trees, LOT 42, containing 32 Acres, 2 Roods, 6 Poles, adjoining; on this allot- ment, is erected a OommocLiouß substantially built stable, Chaff bouse, matohlined with large loffc 1 overhead. Piggeries and other im- provements. Both thfifle Sections are divided Into Convenient sized paddocks, and all i» English grasses, excepting about 24 aorta skim ploughed and suitable for putting in- to wheat this coming season. All pad- docks well watered with running streams. In«pi ction of the several blocks invited. It neo 1 scarcely be mentioned that this "Sale otfars a favorable opportunity to tbose desirious of purchasing property close to Town ; ah this is situated slightly less than a mile from the Tinwald Rail- way Station. Any further particulars on application. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11.80 a.m. T. BULLOCK. 4 12 Auctioneer. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, • OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly UtJiD Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Prioe will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. Alßo-r A nice little property of Fifty Acres with Dwelling House and other improvements, situated oloee to a school, Loogbeaoh district. T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. 'I 'ENDERS are invited for Building a I Five-roomed House. Plans and specifications at ray office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, April 4h. The lowtst or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. BIRD, 3 211 Architecb. LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. LENDERS are required by SATUR- -1 I DAY, April 4, at 12 noon, for Deepening about 53 chains of Drain along Boundary Road. 3 216 FOOKS AND SCN. I eBBBaeaBBBB^BaaaB. Amusements. QDDFBLLOWS 1 II ALL ASHBURTON. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY, APR I L 2nd AND SATURDAY, APRIL 4. | DAVIS'S FOTASTIQUES. | The most Versatile and Exciting Enter* tainment In existence. ROSIORUOIAN PSYOHOMANOY. PROF. W. A. The greatest Psychic Be and wilderment ever presented STELLA to an Ashburton audience. DA VIS People desirous of testing DA VIS the matter think of a gues DAVIS cion on any subject. This DAVJS question is not mentioned DA VIS ti) anyone. Mdtne. Davis, DAVrS while m a somnipathio con* DAVIS dltlon, accurately answers DA VIS it, and states the question, DAVIS which up to this time is DAVIS only known to the person DAVIS J Junking ofit. MRS MELLON'S SPIRIT TESTS Reproduced Under strictest Conditions. THE SPOOKS. THE SPOOKS. Cissie, Geordie and Josephine, materialise and walk out on the open Stage. The Latest Novelties m ESOAMOTJSRIE, VENTRILOQUISM, AND MIMICRY. THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON EARTH. Latest Songs, Witticisms, and Surprises. ADMISSION, 3a, 2s, and Is, HENRY G. PARKER. 3+201 Manager. QDDFBLLOWS 1 XT AL L EASTER "HOLIDAYS. LOOK OUT FOR THE fwrand Baz«iar AND Sale of Work IN AID OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. The Bazaar will be OPENED on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL V. Don't fail to come and see the Novelties and Bargains, surpassing any- thing po far seen m Ashburton, to be offered you there. More fun and better value for your money than can be had anywhere else. Seeing is believing. Come and see. P.S. — The Lady stallholders reßpect- fully request all those who have promised money or go >d& for the furpiphinu; of t.he Stalls to bo ao g' o.i an to 1 quidatu «heit promise? at th« eai l<e.-t epp-n-i unity 3 140 Friedlander Bros., Limited. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRUSSIAN BLUE AND PARTRIDGE PEAS At Highest Market Kates FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 4 3 FREEZING SPACE. VTTE CAN OFFER those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozen Meat to London, SPACE for a few thousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompb delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 4 4 E. W. Hanmer. TINWALD SALE YARDS. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1896. I SHALL OFFER by Public Auction at the above fixture. On account 0. J. Hakper, Esq., — (iXCI SOUND MOUTHED MERINO OOU EWES. Kf\( \ FIBSTCROSS TWO-TOOTH O\J\J EWES & WETHERS, mixed. ALSO, — At same plaoe and date, (In conjunction with Messrs J. T. Ford and Co.) "innn FIRST-CROSS FOUR- J.UUU TOOTH EWES, ex Anama flock. 3 226 E W. HANMER, GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Train Arrangements for Christohurch Raoes and Ashburton Sports. ON the 6th and 7th April the evening train from Ohrlstchuroh to Ash burton and Methven will start at 61C p.m., and run 30 minutes later than time- table times. On tho 6th April a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 9.60 a.m., and be due from Rangitata at 11,6, Hindi 11.40, Winslow 11.57, Tinwald 12 8 returning from Ashburton at 5 20 p m. (stopping to take up only at finwaldj Wldblow 6.37, Hinds 5 53, Rangitata 6 29 Tne Mount Somers branch train wil leave Ashburton at 5.30 p.m., and rnn 6! mtnufees later than timetable times. Fares aa already notified. 4 8 BY ORDER.



FUNERAL aOTIOE. •TIHE Friends of Mr Claries P. Jenkins J_ are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his residence, Alford Forest Road, Allenton, on SATURDAY, the 4ih inst., at 2 p.m., for the Aehburton Cemetery 4 8 DISTRICT OF "'HK BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. THEREBY give notice that THOMAS BULLOCK, whose place of business is within thta diatriofc, has been duly LICENSED TO SELL BY AUCTION for nine months, to be computed from the Ist day of April. 1896. OHAS. E. FOOKB, 4 10 Town Olerk, FIRE! FIRE!! FIHE!!! SWEEP ! SWEEP ! ! SWEEP !!! R. J. DONOVAN HILLGKOVE, MOORE STREET, IS Ready to Sweep Chimnies with his New Machines. He lives here And Sweeps the Chimnies far and near, And if, perchance, they should take fire, He puts them out at your desire. Orders may be lefb at his residence, Moore street, or at Mr R. Alcorn's Draper, Havelook street. 4 14 rpo LET, at a Low Rental, Shop m JL Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mrs Little iohn, Costumier T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. T.S. 261, Jaore, fronting Malcolm Btreet, not far froaa the Railway station. T, BULLOOK.



AVER'S Sarsaparilla IS THE GREAT Blood- Purifier, NERVE TONIC, — AND— STRENGTH-BUILDER. It attacks j^^\j iW/v^^. and breaks up Jt\*^ "^^tfx. ever y humor, A-M^nJF A>aX&t\ cures skin erup- iOf **_' % st&\ «onsi. restores f f 1 exhausted vital- I^Aj^r^ZSJ^kJL J ou * ever y ele ' V^X^«?APAR\\>!A^/ men t o* disease. \4*\rT\S&f Sufferers from 1 "' 'JirN^y indigestion.gen- \Jr eral debility, or any other ail- ment arising from impure blood, should take Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It gives strength to the weak, and builds up the system gener- ally. By its use food is made nourishing, sleep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayer's Sarsaparilla HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE f World's Great Expositions. Niido by Dr. J.C.Ayor & Co., Xowon,Mass.,U.S.A. Cr3F = *15»wnTr <>f rhp.-ip imitations. T)ie name — Ayvr'a S:io;M'iirilla — is jiroinimmt on tlie wrapper, ami is blown m tho glass of each of iur liottl<!8. Public Notices. A.R.V. THE Company will Parade m Drill Order at the Dull Shed at 9 p.m. THIS EVENING m order to attend th« Easter Encampment. W. E. DOLMAN, 4 17 Captain Commanding. ASHBDRTON COUNTY COUHOIL. EASTER HOLIDAYS. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council's Offices will be CLOSEI from 4 p.m. on 2nd April, 1896, to 1( a.m. on 7th April, 1896. By Order, F. MAINWABING, Clerk. Ashburfcon, March 30, 1896. 022t EAJSTEE HOLIDAYS. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD ING SOCIETY THE VICTORIAN INSURANCE GO., Limited N.Z. ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. J. 0. DUNCAN, Land Broker ABOVE Offices will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 2nd inst.. to TUES- DAY, 7th Inst. 4 t APPLES. APPLES. I AM PREPARED TC Purchase Apples IN ANY QUANTITIES. Ipply at Once to — HENEY ZANDER 4 13



Captain Dolman hss received a telegram from Colonel , Bailey stating that the encampment will be held as ordered. Advertisement m another column. A cough is only worth 'eighteen -pence, lor the simple reason that if yon invest tbat sum m a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Ooaghs and Ooldß, you pan get rid of it straight away — it never fails— every Grooer and Chemist m the town keeps it. Wholesale Agents, New Zealand Drug Company.