COMMERCIAL

MONETARY.

London, March 6 The Bank of England reserve ia £40,324,000. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 61 51. Three months bills are at I ; consols, ex interest 109J ; New South Wales fours 120J; three and a half, ex interest 108| ; threes, 99 ; Victorian fours, 112}; three and a halfs, 1063; Adelaide fours, 114 ; three halfs, JO9J ; Queensland fours, 115^ ; three halfs, 107£ ; Tasmanian three and a halfs, 106| ; Perth fours, 125 ; New Zealand fours, 125| ; three and a halfs, 106}; threes, 98^.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

London, Maroh 6 New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex ware house, nominal; South Australian do. 293 fid; Victorian do. 29j 9d. The hemp market is flat and showa no improvement. All ftew Zealand lots were withdrawn from aale yesterday . New Zealand frozen mutton, first quality, 3§d ; second quality, 3&4 ; lamb, new, s§d. New Zealand oheese 40s — market dull. Butter shows fair business at a slight decline ; Danish 109a, Colonial prime 99s to 100s, occasional lots sold at 102s. At to-day's wool pales a good selection was offered* - All prices showed' tin upward tendency. The Bradford market is at a standstill, top makers ' asking a penny advance.

WOOL AND MEAT MARKETS.

The National Mortgage ana Agenoy Com pany of New Zealand, Limited, have received the following cable from their London office : — ••Croasbred wool, all descriptions, market firm, with hardening tendency. Merino wool,, all descriptions, opened at average advance of 5 per cent, on closing rates of last series. The present average market value ef prime North Canterbury mutton ia 3M per lb, and of Southland mutton 3Jd. Cheese 38s to 415."

THE WOOL TRADE.

The Froduce World of January 17, says : — The wool trade during the past year has been phenomenal. The Bradford trade has been larger than for many years past ; dur ing the year ended 31st December the total value, of woollen goods shipped was, an Accredited correspondent tells us, £5,701 ; 242, an increase over theprevions year of no less: than £4,013,123. Very light stocks are held, and everything promises a good year for woolgrowers.

AMURI SHEEP SALE.

. Ohristohubch, March "6 The annual Amuri sheep sale was held at Culverden to-day. There was a large number of buyers, and the entry comprised 73,000; Almost every lot was sold at satis factory prices, considering the present con* dition of the sheep market. The best prir.es were crossbred lambs 69 sd, two-tooth half bred ewes 9s 7d, two-tooth threequarterbred ewes 93 3d, two-tooth half bred wethers 9j 2d, crossbred ewes 9s 4d, merino ewes 6s 2d, merino wethers four and six-tooth 5a 3d.

CHRISTOHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

The Lyttetton Times oi same date says :— Several samples of grain were offering yesterday, and a fair business passed m wheat at quotations, the - bulk of it being taken for export. With regard to the prospects of the glutting of the Sydney market by the arrivals of Catifornian wheat, which appatently will, militate against the chances of an opening for the New Zealand product), U. is quite probable, according to information received here, that the effect will not be aB detrimental as at first ap peared.- It will be remembered that an at tempt was made by the Melbourne millers to induce the Victorian Government to allow of gristing being done m bond there, but without Success. This attempt having failed, it is understood that arrangements are bejng made to supply the Melbourne market with flour ground m Sydney, where wheat is admitted free. If this should be the case, much of the wheat now going into Sydney will not be absorbed, for local con-, sumption, but will ultimately be used m the shape of flour to fill Melbourne orders. In spite of this, however, the fact remains that offers of New Zealand wheat to Sydney buyers, made at lower prices f.o.b. than those now obtaining here, have met with little response, but of coarse this mftjr be due to the market being temporarily tilled by the somewhat sudden influx of the Cali fornian grain. Oats are offering sparingly, but speculators show a disinclination to pur chase m face of the reported condition of the crops and the low prices ruling m the south. The following are current prices : — Wheat.— Old, 3s 6d-; new, 3s 3d to 3s sd. ' Oats.— Prime milling, 2s to 2s Id ; short feed. Is lOd to 2s ; Duns, Is 10d. Barley. — Malting, prime 3a 9d to 4s; medium do;, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; second quality, 2s 6d to 3s ; feed, 2s 3d ; Cape barley, 2s 3d to 2s 6d. Beans. — Nominal, well saved 2s 4d. - Peas.— Blue Prussians 3s 4d to 3s Bd. Oatsheaf Chaff,— 42s 6d to 50a at handy country stations, According to quality. Grabs Seed.— Byegrass, farmers' lots 2s 8d to 3s 3d, raaohine-dressed to 4s, heavy weight 4s 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3£d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4£d.< Dairy Produck.— Cheese 3§d to 4d, loaf 4£d to sd. Butter— Factory Bd, dairy 6d to 7d, salt 6d. ' Bacon and hams sfd, The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. jjyttelton, unless where otherwise stated.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market for the Ashburton county for the week ending March 5, as follows:— On Tuesday at the Ashburton Yards the usual weekly sale was held. There was a veiy large attendance of farmers and others in terested, but the sale throughout was ex tremely dull- The entry for the day was the largest we have had for the year, made up principally of cull sheep, a large portion of which fell to the bid of the boiler down. The .appearance of the weather also was against farmers stocking up, a howling nor wester blowing Values were if anything, for good sheep, a shade better than last week, and taking into consideration the large entry, combined with the dry weather, : a satisfactory clearance was made. The total entries for the day consisted of 10,942 sheep, 58 cattle, 45 pigs and 45 rams, of which my entry comprised 6954 sheep, 30 rams, 30 head of cattle and 11 pigs of which I sold the following, viz. — 10 fat sheep 7s Id, 124 fat.crossbreds 7s 6J, 16 fat merino ewes 6s 2d, 35 fat merino ewes 4s sd, 34 four and six-tooth ewes 7s 3d, 490 lambs 8s Id, 108 crossbred ewes 2s 4d, 116 mixed sheep Is 4d, 82 crossbred ewes Is 3d, 211 . crossbred ewes 28 3d, 60 crossbred lambs 7s lOd, 224 six and eight-tooth crossbred ewes 6a 2d, 188 two tooth crossbred ewes 9s, 211 two-tooth cross bred wethers 9s Bd, 25 two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 5s Bd, 311 crossbred ewes 6s f7d, 115 two and four-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 7s 6d, 200 six and eight tooth merino ewes 4a Bd, 37 croasbred lambs 6s 9d, 274 two and four-tooth crossbred ewes Bs, 101 crossbred lambs 5s Id, 200 eroubred lambs 4s 6d, 113 orossbred ewes Is 6d, 51 orossbred lambs 2a Id, 56 crossbred lambi ss. 113 crossbred lambs 8s 9d, 28 cross bred lambs 6s 2d, 4 ranis Is, 3 four-tooth Lincoln rams 10s; 6 two-tooth half bred rams 4s 6d, 2 Shropshire rams 9a, 5 Border Leicester rams 9s f 12 fonr-tooth Border Leicester rams Bs. In cattle I sold 1 fat heifer £4 155. 3 heifers £2, 1 fat red steer £4 58,"lwhitesteer£119s,2 steers £1 17s, 1 cow £1, 1 calf 13s 6d, 1 dairy cow £6 18». In pigs I sold 2 sows 14s, 5 weanera Is 9d, 2 sows 17s 6d, 2 store pigs 2s. During the week I have sold privately, a nice line of 200* lambs at 11s, and 60 lambs at 10b.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

ANOTHER AUCKLAND MINING * COMPANY. 3 London, March 6. i The Southern Star Gold Mining : Company of Hauraki, with a capital > of £600,000, is issuing half the amount * to the public. THE DEATH DUTIES. New South Wales alone has nofc obtained an Order-inCounoil with regard to the death duties. IMPERIAL CABLE CON FERENCE. Ottawa, March 6. Sir Mackenzie Bowell, the Premier, and Mr Sandford Fleming, of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, will be the Canadian representatives to I the Imperial Cable Conference.

AUSTRALIAN

SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFAIR. Sydney. March 6 A man named Fred Cooper has been arrested for shooting his brother near Mudgee. The men quarrelled, and the injured man challenged his brother to shoot him. The latter did so, and the shot destroyed both his eyes, while there is a probability that the man will die. FIGHT WITH A BURGLAR. Early this morning Mrs Macken, a resident of Lane Cove, heard a noise m her dining-room, and having secured a revolver she entered the room. A man seized her by the throat, but this did not prevent her firing a shot, whereon the intruder released his hold. There wai vivid lightning at the time, and as the light flashed she fired five shots at the man as he dodged about the room., The burglar managed to escape, though m the morning blood stains could be traced from the veran dah and leading down to the river. All the silver had been packed ready for removal. Mr Macken was absent from home, and there was only a servant with Mrs Macken m the house. THE DEAN CASE. Dean's counsel intends to appeal to the Privy Council against the decision of the Full Court m the perjury appeal. A SERIES OF FORGERIES. Melbourne, March 6 Since November the detectives have been puzzled by a series of clever for geries on various Banks. Yesterday they got a clue, and arrested two men. The forgeries total £300 or .£4OO. THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT Parliament will be prorogued to morrow, the Premier having abandoned the Factories and Companies Bills owing to the Council insisting upon their amendments. METHODIST UNION. Adelaide, March 6 The Wesleyan Conference has re mitted the Union question to the vote, of the quarterly meetings m June. If the next annual Conference is m favour of the proposal by a two-thirds majority a special Conference of the three Methodist bodies will be held to define the conditions of the Union.

The Cuban Question.

■ ■' ■ — Madrid, March 6 Feeling against the United States still runs high. In Valencia a mob stoned the American Consulate. La Madrid the students broke out m riot and burned the American flag, m con sequence of which the University was closed. The Minister for the Colonies made an eloquent appeal for the neutrality of America m the Cuban dispute. Owing to the disorder amocg the mem bars tho President was compelled to adjourn the Chamber. The extreme Opposition demand the recall of the troops, and that the Ministry be impeached. Military guards were placed over the Parliament buildings, the Quirinal and the embassies. It is reported that President Cleve land has refused to recognise the Cuban insurgents.

The Italians m Abyssinia

» . i Rome, March 5 General Albertone fought for four hours, and failing to secure reinforce ments a panic ensued amongst the native allies. Many of the stragglers are rejoining. The University of Home is closed and there is intense excitement and < much rioting m the various cities. Bomb, March 6 The Chamber of Deputies cheered the announcement that the King had accepted Signor Crispi's resignation, and hooted the Ministry. Signor Rubini is likely to succeed to the Premiership. Arising is threatened m Naples, and the condition of the Northern districts is alarming. Romb, March 6 The Shoas have surrounded Adigrat, which has only three days' supplies.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

# London, March 5 Mr Chamberlain states that Presi dent Kxuger wired that the surrender of Dr Jameson and party was un conditional, and further that he deplored the groundless imputation of bad faith.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

AMERICA. AND SPAIN. Washington, March 6 The students at Princetown Uni versity dragged down the Spanish flag and burned the little king m effigy. FRANCE AND AUSTRIA. Paris, March 6 President Faure met the Emperor of Austria at Men tone, and had an inter view with him of a friendly character. THR RUSSIAN FLEET. St Petersburg, March 6 Russia hag fixed the Pacific squadron at seven first-class cruisers including the Rurik, two seiond'daas, and five gunboats, and has increased her arma ments. THE BRITISH NAVY. London, March 6 In the naval debate Sir 0. Dilke complained that at the end of the century the fleet would be barely equal to the French and Russian combined. Mr Balfour said the Go vernaien t desired to see a steady growth of the navy. By 1899 they would be able to contend with two of the largest possible enemies' fleets. They did not require to make gigantic additions to the naval forces unless actually forced by enemies.

AUSTRALIAN

COLLIERY CLO3ED. Sydney, Maroh? The Hefton colliery has ceased work as the wheelers are coming out on strike. WESLEYAN UNION. Melbourne, March 7 The We3leyan Conference has carried a series of resolutions to the effect that provided the reports of the churches were satisfactory, the organic union should be consummated m 1902. THE BRISBANE DISASTER. Brisbane, March 7* The efforts to raise the Pearl have been successful. The hull is m a terribly battered condition and full of mud. The upper deck has been torn away and the main deck swept clean. No bodies were found. THE FLOODS. The floods at Georgetown wrought havoc m the cemetery. Many of the graves have been scoured out and almost all the tombstones arodestroyed. Traffic has been suspended m every direction, and as supplies are failing, fears of famine are entertained. THE HOSPITAL TROUBLE. Adelaide, March 7 The Hospital trouble has advanced a further stage. Owing to the presence of Dr Symes on the Board, one member of the new Board withdrew. The honorary staff has also resigned. Dr Symes took up a determined attitude at the outset, but subsequently notified he would resign, complaining that he was attacked by rivals m the profession for political purposes. The Board now asks the honorary staff to re consider their resignations. STEAMER ASHORE. Albany, March 7 The steamer Macgregor went ashore during a heavy gale while leaving the harbor. She will probably be floated off. WEST AUSTRALIAN G3LD MINES. Pjerih, March 7 Mr Owen, the representative of well known English and American engineering firms, who have erected a number of batteries at the gpldfields, has expressed the opinion that the best way to solve the difficulty of obtaining water for crushing purposes would be to bring the ore to the water. This would be much cheaper and better than taking water to the mines. He esti mates that the mines now going m for development require 10,000 head of stampers which means an enormous quantity of water ; more than he sees any likelihood of obtaining. The Government ought to be able to arrange railway freights which would pay both the Government to carry and the com panies to send ore to the seaboard.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM V THE DISCONSOLATES.

Sydney, March 6 The oricket match between the Ana tralian Representative team and the team of Disoonsolates began to-day. Heavy rain fell last night, and doubts were raised as to how the wicket would play during the day. McDonnell, captain of the Disconsolates, won the toss and decided to bat. The wicket played well up to lunch. Lyons and Bruce, the first two making 23 and 36 respectively, the former scoring 14 off McKibbin's prat over. After lunch the wicket began to show signs of wear, and the remaining wickets fell fast. The following are the scoros : — McDonnell's Eleven— First Innings. Lyors, o Darling, b Jones 23 Bruce, b McKibbin 36 C McLeod, b Bady 3 Connlngham, c Jones, b MoKibbon 3 Hill, c Iredale, b Jones 6 Worrall, c Donnan. b McKibbin ... 10 McDonnell, c Johns, b Jones ... 1 Turner, c Giffen, b Jones 13 A. Trott, b Jones * 10 Kelly, c and b McKibbin 2 Howell, not out ... 0 Sundries 10 Total 117 McKibbin took 4 wickets for 60, Jones 5 wickets for 30. The Representatives went m on an improving wicket, but soon lost two wickets. Darling and Giffen, for three runs. Donnan, Iredale, and Trott made a good stand, and when stomps were drawn the score for four wickets was 166. Donnan was badly misßed by^Turner when bis total was 26. Representative Eleven— First Innings Donnan, not out ... ... ... 71 Darling, b Uowell 2 Giffen, runout ... 0 Iredale, o and b A. Trott 40 H. Trott, st Kelly, c Connlngham ... 30 Gregory, not out 18 Sundries ... 5 Total for four wickets ... 166

CuaisTCHUßon, March 6 At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Cricket Association it was resolved to guarantee to collect £50 towards the expenses of a New Zealand team to be sent to Australia next season.

THE ASHBDRtON GtIAEDIAN t SATtJftDAY, MAfidtt ?, 1896.



ISLINGTON WORKS. FREEZING SPACE AVAILABLE. HPHB CHRISTCHURCH MEAT i. COMPANY are pleased to intimate to FARMERS AND OTHERS that their new Hercules Machine is now m full workm? order, and that they are prepared to BOOK SPACE. Priority will be given to applications as they come to hand. Apply the Company's Office, 161 Hereford btreet, 2 25 Christchurch. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. \X7HILST heartily thanking ny *• numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have accorded me during thd last six years m the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu- ance of their favrs m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DOOR TO MR SALEK, EAST STREET, Where I keep nothing but the very best BOOTS AND SHOES. And decline to give Bhop room to rubbish REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. Remember, T do not ask you to pay for needless expenditure on my part to draw your attet tion to my goods. You require but one Rlance ro eese that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. Don't forget the name, O'CONNOR'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE TWENrYFIRRT ANNQAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS Will be held at the Sociecy's New Office Tancred Street ox MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1896, at three o'clock m the afternoon. Business : I— To .reed™ ihe DireefW Report for the year ending 3895-96 .2— To el«ct two Directors m ihe room of Dr J E, Trevor and Mr J. Ward, who retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election. 3—Any other General Business. Any duly qaaliOed member off*riiic himself aa a Director fhali give mnice m wtiins, to the Manager. Snch notice must be hfnjat- the Office, at or before 4 JSU%X° KDAY - the 9th ** of By order of the Board of Diet ctorg. q EDWARD STEPHENS, 389 ' tym}*



I WILSON, Painter, Glazier AND Paperhanger, riIHE CORNER OF ARCADE 1 THE" CROWN" CONCENTRATED T7ILUII) YJ t SEEEP DIP. Used extensively throughout the word ADVANTAGES. It ia Non-Poisonous, except to inacot life ; cafe and easy to use.; cleaDscs <he wool, and promotes ita growth by supplying the fleece with a nourishing, oil or fatty food ; only requires cold water tj mix, m which it is immediately soluble ; tbis is an immense advantage whera tbe dipping ia done upon the farm or sheep run, where hot water is not easily procurable. THIS IS THE LATEST ADVANCE IN DIPS. A SURE CUBE for Fy, Tioksi, Lioe, Msggotß, Soab, Mange, etc. It is a great protection to sheep m wet or cold weatber, as it renders the ooat waterproof, and im* pervious to rain, snow, etc. ; will prevem FJy striking ONE GALLON WILL DIP 100 SHEEP REPORT FROM Db GRIFFITHS, Tbe well-known Analytical and Agricu tural Authority. 39 Charlotte Road, Edgbastnn, Birmingham I have made an examination of tbe "Grown Fluid Sheep Dip." It ib an alkaline prepara- tion ol tar, oils, and aoids, and contains 26 per cent of tar acids. It is an excellent preparation, and is not only well Buited for destroying ticks, lice, etc., and for treating " eoab," •• mange," etc, but also for destroy, ing tbe spores of tbe anthrax microbe 'BacUlns anthtacis), and preventing the spread of anthrax among flocks of sheep. Tbis fluid is a most suitable preparation for the purposes to wbioh it is applied, and may be reoommended aa a safe remedy for the various parasitic and infectious diseases whioh attack sheep and other farm animals. A. B. GRIFFITHS, PbJX,RB.S.E.,F.C.S., &c\ Principal Tbe Lincoln School of Soienoe. SileiLgartßiorNew Zealand: FRIEOLANOIR BROS., Limited,



Great Leviathan Boot Sale. IWcJM^AIJ) ,U T U iticDl%R]HID, ROOT & SHOTS MaNUPAOTRRRS AND IMPORTERS, HAVE mnch pleasnre m informing the Public of Ashbnrton and district th%t they will begin their first Great Annual Sale of Hoots anil Mboofi IN THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STRKET, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Heads of families will find this the opportunity of the year for pnrchasirg Inr^e parcels. As we manufacture our Colonial good?, we can afford to treat We purchasers liberally. — — — . b DISOJUNTS. DISCOUNTS. BARGAINS. — Samples of the Bargains — Men's Watertight Bluchers, only 6s lid Invincible B'.uchere, Nailed, our own Lames' Cashmere Clipper* 2s lid make, 4s lid Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, S*le price 4s 1 Id, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9a 9d a good walking shoe, usual price 7s Youths' Watertight. Balmorals, Is and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid Shoes 5s lid 2?, our own make, 6s lid Men a X\ atertight Balmorals 8s 9d | Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d All imported TAN 800 !S and SHOHS, Ladies' and Gentleman's at a discount of four shilhnes m the pnnnd SEE^OUR WINDOWS AND DOOR FOR TREMENDOUS BARGAINS. Jin Genuineness of this Sale mast be apparent when we state that the nhole of our stock, which is the b^sfc at-sorted and most fashionable m South Canterbury, will be Cleared at discounts of from ten jto fifty per cent. NO CREDIT g yen nor Goods sent on approbation. Remember, this fa McDONALD & McDIABMID'S FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, Ashburton. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Cur Clothing Establishment HAVING been rpccentiy stocked with NEW AND OHOIOE GOODS m : ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now offering the i VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON FOR CASH. HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. SPECIAL- StJITS T0 MEASURE, by Firatclass Tailor Choice Selection of TWEEDS to select from Our Standard make of BOOTS, the " PREMIEB,"; are BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. MITCHELL & TIMER, TAN OREL* IREET. ————————————————^ — — — — * MONSTKOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MOJNTH before Stock-takinc. We have I educed m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. ' J Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 8s 9<i j Men's Gnod B'nchers 4* 11.1 Ladies' Pretty hhoes, tan or black, 63 6d Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8s fid Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a Ladies" Strap «hoes from L 9J Children's Strap Shoes Is 9d 1 Boots and Shoes from Is 9.1 to "7» 6 I Roll up m Thousands. look, at Our Windows and Do rs for Bar«Hh, s Country orders promptly sent to any address. » • KOTE ADDRESS— J ME LLO R, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORB, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



( Public notices. \ Henry Zander DAS NOW TORSALE- 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 Kansomes and Eornsby's- Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware, Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOB GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. GLenr j Zander, i GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGKNT AGENT FOR— Stm Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Societ r- — - 3U_ - GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! CARTRIDGES. CARTRIDGES. Ammunition of all kinds. WE have just landed our New Season's supply, and. request inspection by all SPORTSMEN, feel ing sure that we can offer BETTER VAJL.XJE AT LOWER PRICES Fhaii anyone m Canterbury John Orb & Co. ASH UlHt'KiN.



5 T. Bullock. 1 ASHBUKT )N ISDUVT^L BUILD- ING SOCIETY. T HAVE two shares for sale m the -*• above. The next appropriation will be by ballot. Apply to T. BOLLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE -Capital Bmldins? Site, high, dry, and healthy position, being T.S. n amber 860, Grey street, not far from East street. Price— £25 10s. Easy terms , Interest on unpaid purcha3 money, 5t per cent. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, small Shop m East Street South, lately occupied by Mrs Knight. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.— Dwelling m Moore Street, Rental required 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, Eas Street, at present occapitd by NrLnv.s* Posses ion can be given after 10>h inst. T. BULL'iOK. Tenders. j mount sombrs road board 1 K VITE Tenders for covering with -*- Iron and Painting Office and Library, also Painting Picket Fence m front of Office, and other small repairs to Office, Specifications can be seen at the under- signed's, where Tenders must be left not later than 10 am. on MONDAY, March 16th, 1896. E. B. COOPER, 3 21 Overseer. Hinds Saleyards Company. HINDS SALEYARDS. ~Vr E X T SAL E— MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1896. 300 Bred Sonnd ' moath EWES 250 2 " Tooth weth ers 250 2 " Tooth EWES gSQ GOOD LAMBS lOn FIRST-OROSS TWO- -I\J\J TOOTHS. And several other Lines. W. C. FORD, 310 ' Secretary. Public Notices. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON. > rpHK REV SCOTT-ALLEN, cf Syden- -■- ham, will preach at the above Church To-morrow morning and evening at the usual hours- 3 33 W A N T E D . PLOUGH TEAMS WANTED. AT ONCE. Apply to 3 31 MAX FRIEDLANDER. MOUtfT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT RATE NOTICE. TEN PER CENT will be added to all Rates, unpaid after , MARCH 23, 1896. -"'. ■K. B COOPER, 3 30 Collector. OT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH *^ Ashburton SERVICES. SUNDAY- 11 am. Morning Prayer, Rev Harold Parohas. 2.45— Children's Service, Bey Harold Purchas. 3.3o— Baptisms, Rev Harold Parchas. 6.30 — Evening Prayer, Rev Harold JPurchas. The Vicar will administer Holy Com- munion m the Mount Sewers distriot on SUNDAY next as notified by the Curate. PUBLIC NOTICE. RATINgTcT, 1894. THE Assessment Court for the District of the Borough of Abhburton for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List or Lists for the said Borough, will be held at the place and on the date hereunder men- tioned, viz : — Ashburton at the Magistrate's Court- house, on THURSDAY, March 19, 1896, at 10.45 a.m. C A. WRAY, Judge. Magistrate's Court, Aflhbnrton, March 7, 1896 3 40 MONEY. SEVERAL SUMS FROM £5O to #2000 At Current Rates. Freehold Security only. 2 151 ALFRED HARRISON. TIR OSBORNB COMBE, (Late of Rudd & Co., London) PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, TTTJILL Visit Ashburton on TUFS- W DAY, 18th mat., when business will be promptly attended to. Orders may be left with MR LLEWELLfN OWEN, at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. 3 17 FOR PRIVATE SALE. tHAVE for sale, three miles from Barr Hill, a good all round Farm, containing 521 Acres, being K.S. 25364, subdivided into 10 Paddocks, water m eaoh. Thoroughly improved ; nearly new cottage, <&c. Well worthy of attention. D. THOMAS, 2 150 Ashbmrton. WANTED Known— That it i* lament- able to hear people ask why there is so much trash m the Boot Trade now-a- days ? But no wonder I say. They m^y strike their breasts and say, ' By our own fault, who buy such trash at cheap sales.' Though cheap, a profit must be levied, and you don't get the worth of -your money. But you have yet a remedy by calling at J* Moison. the Premier m the Boot Trade, where a solid, dry, and good wearing boot can be got. Secure good boots for winter or your feet will be wet. Get your repairs done at once or while you wail at J. MoisoN'a Impermeable Boot Depot, East Street) Aehburtoo, g 127



MR JOHN McLAUCHLAN TNVITES HIS CONSTITUENTS TO MEET HIM AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aahburton, , ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13. And m TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, ON % SATURDAY, MARCH 14. Eaoh Evening at 8 o'clock. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies and their Escorts. 3 37 WANTED I^nown— Ladies Shoes, tan or black, 69 0d. — Mehor's Cheap Boob Sale, "* f •



I" tie Wewleyan Conference ♦ The general conference of the Wesleyati Chuicn, now m session at Auckland, if? one of Hitnrical Interest, having taker the first practical step towards that union of the churches about which we hear so much and see so little. This it has done by ratifying and carrying into effect the propolis for ama'gamation agreed lo between the V^esleyan Methodist, Free Methodist and Bible Christian Churches of the Colony, dele- gates from the two latter being heartily welcomed, and taking their seats with th« representatives of the mother church at the sitting on Thursday. f Jhe Free Church was represented by the Revs S. Mucfarlane, A. Peters and Dr Hosking, with Messrs Wheeler, Fleeher and Vile. The Bible Christian Charch was represented by the Revs J. Orchard, W. Ready and W. Grigg, with Messrs Reed, Smith and Cock. At the request of the President, an addre.-s was given by the Rev W. Morley, after which the Conference proceed to discuss the question of adjustments of circuit boundaries. It was resolved that three ministers and two probationers Bhould be appointed to the Christchurch Durham street circuit, with a gr»nb from that circuit of £20 for one year to Sc Albans circuit. The boundaries proposed by the Federal Oounoil for Durham street were adopted. One of the probationers is to be appointed to St Anaph street, which will be conducted on mission lines. The. proposals of the Federal Council with reference to Sydenham, Christohurch, were adopted. ' Aucklakd, March 6 The Rev. L. M. laifct was granted permission to rest for another year to continue his temperance woik. It was resolved to ask the Rev, D. O'Donnell, of Victoria, to act as connex- ional evangelist m this colony for the year. The following readjustments m circuits were made :— Windsor was added ro Christ church. The proposals of the! Federal Council were adopted m Kaiapoi, Spriogstou, Amberley and Malvern, except that Springaton Is to have one married and> one single minister. The Dunedin Mission, Hawea aijd Cromwell were also received as circuits from the Bible Christian Church. Reef ton and Westport were received as circuits from the United Free Methodist" . The boundaries of District Synods were 1 fixed as at present m the Wesleyan Church. The General Secretary's report was read, and was of a satisfactory character. It was resolved by a small majority, 36 to 34, to continue the office of Connex- ional Secretary, and Mr Morley was re- appointed. FOOTBALL. » — . The annual meeting of the Ashburton Junior Football Ciub was held m the Arcade Chambers last Wednesday, there being about thirty present. The Secre- tary reported that out of seven matches played five had been won, and two drawn, scoring 40 paints ag linst 6 The receiv- ing of balance sheet was unavoidably held over, and the election of officers was then Proceeded with, resulting as follows : — atron— G. A. M. Buckley, Esq ; Presi- dent — D. Thomas, Esq. ; vice-presidents — Drs Trevor and Greenwood, Revs. Hamilton and Father O'Donnell, Messrs J, Orr, J. Scaly, W. Brock, and T. Bullock ; Club captain— F. Wilson ; vice-r captain— F. Pritchard ; hon. secretary— I. Baigent; treasurer -Mr Ferriman j committee— F. Prichard. C. Dixon; Pilbrow, E. Orr, and Mr Ferriman with officers. Selection committee — The two" captains and secretary. Votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs G. A. M. Buckley and D. Thomas and others for) their services to the Club, also to the retiriug officers and chairman, closing, the meeting. Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, @ DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom- ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers oras a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best m the world. AVER'S PILLS, Made liy Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,Lowell ) Mass.,U.S.A. HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. © — - ■■•*.- GX*~ Hewnre of cheap imitations. The name —A yer'H rills —is blowu m tlio glass of each ol our bottle*. . . f— — — i— — — — m 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- neßdayß, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12. 4S noon (express) and S 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 pvm. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave, Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays ; 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



A matoh between the North and South Canterbury Cricket Associations will be played m the Ashbqrton Domain ground on Thursday and Friday next comroenping at 11. J?Q a.m. each day.



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