ipeoial steamer, if not will leave h Grafton on Saturday." McDo-iga) also wired to the Mayor of Brunnerton deeply sympathising wifch all con cerned, and stating that the Oompanj would do everything m its power tc alle\iite the distress and help thr bereaved and sufferers, and sincere!) hoping that the efforts being made U rescue the imprisoned miners would bf successful. The latest wire received by Mi McDougall from Brunnerton states that the rescue party hope to reach the imprisoned men by midnight. 1.45 a m; No more bodies have been recovered yet. The men are still working energetically, and experiencing greater difficulties owing to the foul air, and progress is very much slower. The relieving parties are getting knocked up quickly. 2 a.m. The relief parties have driven into the mine about a mile, and are bow about ten chains from where the men were working. Mr Seddon is on the scene at the pit's month, and has expressed his willingness to work a shift if wanted. Mr Lindof , manager of the Westport mines, is expected by special boat, with a batch of men to assist. Several of those engaged m rescuing are brought out almost dead; Hundreds of women still wait at the pit's month. 3.15 a.m. Shifts of sixteea men are now work ing, fighting their way foot by foot. The shifts last one hour, and the men on being brought into the fresh air become unconscious. Ground is gained very slowly. The relief parties have got about a mile and a half into the interior of the mine. Mr Bishrp, the manager, is still confined to bed iv a serious condition. Telegrams., are being received from all parts of the colony, expressing sympathy. The hope of saving the men entombed grows fainter. Fragments of trucks are met with. Business on the whole Ooast is at a standstill.

PRACTICAL SYMPATHY.

Christchubch, March 27 News of the terrible disaster at Brunnerton has cast quite a gloom over the community, and the expres- 1 sions of sympathy are deep and wide spread. This morning the committee ' of the recentvfire Brigade demonstra- i tion held here telegraphed £100 to . Greymouth m aid of the funds for the relief of the sufferers by the Brunner- j ton disaster. j The Mayor has telegraphed to the Mayor of Brunnerton : — *• Citizens of Ohristchurch deeply sympathetic with sufferers from terrible disaster, and propose to open subscription lists m aid of distressed." The Mayor has called a public meeting for Monday evening, to consider the taking of steps for raising funds.

CABLE NEWS.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

DR JAMESON'S TRIAL. London. March 25 The case against Dr Jameson has been adjourned for five weeks. THE LEBAUDY SCANDAL. Pabis, March 25 Two of the journalists charged with blackmailing m connection w^th the Lebaudy scandal have been sentenced to thirteen months each. The others were acquitted. DR NANSEN'S POLAR EXPEDITION. St Petersburg, March 25 Russian scientists will send a search expedition if Dr Nansen does not re turn from his Polar expedition by the autumn.

AUSTRALIAN.

FORGED NOTES. Melbourne, March 26 A very clever forgery of notes on the Union Bank has been discovered. The paper used was identical with that of genuine notes. QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Brisbane, March 26 Mr Byrnes says that be has no inclination to re-enter public life, and intends to bid the elector* a long fare* well, which may possibly be for ever. WEST AUSTRALIAN POLITICS. PfcRTH, March 26 .Mr Piesse has accepted the vacant portfolio. The Premier, speaking at the open ing of the Ooolgardie railway, said that the Government intended to go m foi a large extension of railways on the goldfields, and give the fields increased representation, and they were also determined to provide a good and adequate supply of water.

Italy and Abyssinia

Bomb, March 25 It is reported that a large force oi Dervishes, both horse and foot, an again approaching Kassala. The Senate roted the credits for th< African reinforcements unanimously.

The Soudan Expedition.

ACTION BY FRANCE AND RUSSIA. London, March 25 The Sultan of Turkey has protested Against the Soudan expedition. It is reported that the protest was insti gated by Russia and France. Pabis, March 26 France and Russia have refused to sanction the use of the Egyptian Reserve Fund. France insists on precise pledges being given for tht evacuation of Egypt. Cokstahtinoplk, Match 26 The Sultan is incensed because he was not consulted by England and the Khedive before the Soudan expedition was despatched. The Porte has censured Mukhtar Pasha for not stopping the expedition, and appeals to France, Russia and Germany to regulate its movements.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

I PRR I'RKSS ASSOCIATION. .

AUSTRALIAN.

A SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION, i Sydney, March 27 The steamer Oroydon is being fitted out for a scientific expedition to the Great Barrier reef off the Queensland coast on behalf of the museum of comparative zoology, Cambridge, Mas sachußßetts. Professor Agassiz will have charge of the expedition. It is expected that the explorations will occupy months. THE COLLIERY STRIKB. There is a little more hopeful feeling about the threatened strike Numbers* of proprietors shov an inclination to' agree to the proposal for a conference. A LARGE PROBATE DUTY. Melbourne, March 27 The Treasury has received from the executors of the late Sir Samuel Wilson, a cheque for £41,630, probate duty on the estate. REPORTED ACCIDENT. It has been reported to the police that an unknown boat, containing four men, was seen to sink off Port Henry. Search is being made.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

London, March 26 The Pall Mall Gazette and Times are publishing cables which escaped the censorship of the Boers, stating that the situation m the Transvaal is grave. It is believed that Mr Chamber lain demands conditions which the Boers resist, whereby the fate of contemplated reforms is endangered.

Imperial Federation.

r-»- IMPORTANT SPEECH BY MR CHAMBERLAIN. London, March 26 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at the Canada Club, said it was essential to seek to establish Imperial Federation on the lines of the least resistance, Abasißof common interest mast be established. He recognised chat the main obligation waß the defence of trade and commerce, then next a representative authority muse be created. It'wea Imperative to ap proach the question from the commercial side. The colonies had taken the initia tive at the Ottawa Conference, bat the systems of commercial union hitherto suggested offered Great Britain inadequate advantages for the loss or foreign trade and the rihks involved. Ha did not think the Maiqais of Ripon's despatch barred • the way to favorable consideration if better proposals were put forward. Free trade throughout the Empire on the basis of revenue dudes only would probably lead to a satisfactory scheme. The advantages wore ao enormous that the colonies* were bound to carefully weigh the matter, if the principle were once accepted it would only be reasonable to ; convene a Council of the Empire, as the views he had put forward wore merely his personal views. The speech was received with applause.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

Commenting on the sp?eoh the Times thinks che weighty overfcnres of the Colonial Secretary well worth considera tion. The Standard believes it will stimulate the cause of Imperial Federation, but that the colonies will prove the main im pediment to a commoa understanding. The Daily News strongly opposes Mr Chamberlain's suggestions.

Political Addresses.

CAPTAIN RUSSELL AT WEL LINGTON.

Wellington, March 26. Captain Russell addressed a crowded meeting at the Opera House to-night. He expressed the deepest sympathy with the widows and fatherless by the appalling disaster at Brunnerton. He \ then proceeded to review the Premier's speeches. It was news to him that the ; National Association had plenty of i funds to purchase political support, and he was surprised at such a state- i ment m view of the way advertising was distributed by the Government. Whereas' the Opposition paper? were paid £800, the Government organs got £1800. The so-called Tory party had procured for New Zealand the ballot, : manhood suffer age, the education system, and othet privileges. Despite what the Premier called their feeble victory at Ohristchurch, the Opposi tion were confident that at the General Election they would wrest every Can terbury seat from the Government. The Premier had pointed to the flourishing condition of the goldmining industry, but this was the only one not bullied and taxed by the Govern i ment He combated Mr- Seddon's statements regarding the reduction of interest, and referred to the intense dissatisfaction with the results of the Advances to Settlers' Act. He strongly condemned the administra tion of the advances to settlers' depart ment, and said it would show a loss for the first year of £50,000, which would have to come out of th 9 ratepayers' pockets, m some way or other, The national debt was steadily increasing, while the railway and customs reveuue were decreasing, which showed that the finances of the colany were not m the strong position claimed by Mini sters. TheFinancial Statement would no doubt show a surplus this year, but it would be a manufactured and bogus one. He referred at some length to the unemployed difficulty, which he attributed principally to the policy of the present Government m causing an influx to the colony from Australia by countenancing statements that plenty of work was to be obtained m New Zealand. He characterised as absurd the Premier's statement at Nelson that the runholders had refused to employ white shearers and given work to natives m preference. He spoke shortly on the defences of the colony", and ridiculed the statement of Mr Ward that we required £20,000,000 to obtain a fleet of our own. It was perfectly absurd to think that an in significant colony like this could have a fleet of its own which could combat the navy of a foreign power. Our defences were at present m a dis graceful state, and the colony was absolutely defenceless. Though we had good fortifications and guns we had not sufficient officers and men to man those forts and work those guns. Captain Russell was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address,

MR. MONTGOMERY AT ELLS MERE.

Christchurch March 26 Mr W. Jd. Montgomery, M.Vi.R, for Ellesraere, addressed his first meot- ( ing during then cess at Southbridsff last nipht. He spoke mostly on the financial matters which occupied Par liament last session. He said that while members of the Liberal Party should give a generous support to the Ministry having their confidence, they should not be blind followers, voting as the Ministerial Whips directed, silent at a Minister's frown, or frightened to speak their mind for fear of incurring Ministers' displeasure. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously m the member, the mover stating that the motion was I not meant to convey confidence m the Gove rnment. '

THE &SHBUBTON GUARDUS s PBIPAY, MABOH 2T t XBB6.



nicuour %i,i> auto mrcDiAßniD T>EG TO IfcTJMATE that the LAST WEEK of their FIRST ANNUAL 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 fcstonislungly low. The Goods are our own make, arid of guaranteed quality. The variety is the largest m Ashburton, V _^ * : Note tbe Address, and make your purchases before it closes at THE CASH BOOT SHOP ■ EAST STREET. S Repairs attended to promptly. Furniture Warehouse* ( FDKNITURE. :MM^^^M^^m^^^M FUENITUBE. DIHING-ROOM, ' M iliiSSPPli BraßS and lron ? El> ' AGENTS Fi R CLECJGS' PERAMBULATORS, BURS&N'S WICKER CHAIRS, 4c. T- X UNDRILL & CO., CABNKT-MAKERB^ UPHOLSTERERS, & P CTQJRE FfIAMKEF, TANCR ED STREET, '.. . ■ r Opposite Area ie and next Bui Society's Office. 3 181 The Portable Swing Water Barrow. Prevention is Better Than Cure THE few cases of Typhoid m Aehburton Borough ai d FnLnibs afford no ground for a " scare," but it is only by using rmon*ble 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 Bntsia pwppt sway nearly all the children m some villages ; and m Prussia, no Jess than one- sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying m the age of from, one to five jears suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proportion prevailed m Western PJurrpe as well. Keen inter? st is being ttken m the ex perm. n«s of tbe French Doctors, ;Roux ahel Tersen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, 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 infection by bacteria or ihc poisr-ns* which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Barr. wis just the one thing indispensable m the direction of perfect sanitary arrargenirhtfi. By i»s use, a two-fold benefit is derived. Ihe fevor a^ddijihihftria breeding agencifs are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes »n absolute gain, by conveying the wash to pig trough or to the gar- en. Tbe Pot (able Barrows can be put to varions kinds of use, and tliey are so admirably con- structed that, with them, a child can do woik which otherwise requires (h« strength of mature years. The cost is comparatively j-mall. Possession of one becomes an absolute moans of sweetness, comfort end pfch't. linproTed Copper Uoilers. 1 have just received direct from tbe manufacturer a frefh supply of Portable Ccpper ; Boilers, with, patent smoke stack jbii.t, »nd Femi-rfonbJe sheeted frame-— galvanised. This ÜBeful household requisite sl« uld be m. epected, when its various excellencies of construction, stnngth *nd KfTvrce- ablenesp, will speak for themselves, Siz«B — 14ga1?,, 16galF t , and lSgale. at prices within the reach of all, ' I. FERBIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. —AGENCIES- I Union Steam Shipping Company North British Fire Insurance Company N > 3 133



hi mm ii r i i iiiiii muwiiMiir IT i »[IWi" " r ■ J v, L /-^^r-r'—~ w r"- Jl iil ><■■■■ r,,i..r.— rimnn— fauna <i-n^a'a<fr--fi'T>?finrf-itHrtfi ■id^fri'^yft^'-r'^irig*^ Important Announcement. _ ■■ , j G. L BEAT I & CO. ' ARE NOW OPENING tfP A SPLENDID VARIETY OP NEW FOR THE AUTUMN AND WINDER SEASON. New Dresses, New Trimmings, New Hosiery and Gloves. New Blankets and Flannels, New Sheeting and Calicoes, New Flannelettes, etc. New Clothing, New Mercery, New Hats and Caps. New Goods m ALL Departments. «. 1,. BEITII & CO., TANCRED STREET.



Henry Zander. FARM FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALtf-A FaRM at Seafield (near Charlne OrosB), consisting of 289 Acres, of which 134 A ores are m Turnip, balance m English grass. Prioe reasonable and terms easy. For particulars apply to 3 108 HENRY ZANDER. Henry Zander □AS NOW FOR SAL E— Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming T wine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout ■ ; -Oil ■:• ■'•" Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis; GUNS Ammunition Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire ! Ransomes and Hofnsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glasv^r- Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid for GRASS AND CLOVER SEED', OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Me David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL v MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance OflSce Australian Mama] Provident Soclet Public Notices. ASHBURTON RACING_ CLUB- AUTUMN MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Ashburton Racecourse on FBIDAY, APEIL 10, 1896 WEIGHTS. Weights will be 'published afc or about APRIL 8, 1896, ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not larer than 10 o'clock m the evening of APRIL 8. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 144 Secretary. TISWALD FOOTB4LL CLUB. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held at Mrs Smith's Resi- dence, on FRIDaT, March 27, at 8 p.m. Business —To receive Report and Balance Sheet, Election of Officers, atid other important business. Present Committee will kindly meet; at 7-30 on above date. 3 185 NEW SPRINGFIELD GOAL. THE Undersigned have been appointed AGENTS for this Celebrated Coal, the Best (1 m the Market, and Cheapest Qualify considered. 3169 TUCKEK & BEAN. ]Re W. MITCHELL, Deceased. AS TRUSTEES, we are compelled to request an immediate settlement of ALL ACCOU-NTS due to the Firm of MITCHELL & TURNER. HUGO FRIFDLANDERI.- „ . a . JOHNORR J-rtustees. 3175 _^ AH the Rage—tom Venus Tobaccos



Public Notices ] Success ! Success ! I SUCCESS! NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS, AND THB •BLUE HOUSE' DESERVES IT CHEAP GOODS opening every day TT being now a recognised fact that the "BLUE HOUSE*' Is the Cheapest Place m Ashbnrton for Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, etc. Therefore the thrifty housewife and care- ful farmer, who wishes to . sustain the confidence of those near and dear to them, by saving their hard earned money should not fail to find the "BLUE HOUSE," When m Pursuit of Cheap and Parable Goods LOOK OUT fIiJOK OUT I look otrri The Best Value m the Trade. Compare a few of the " BLUE HOUSE " PRICES. •* White Calico la lid, 2s lid, 3s 9d per dozen Grey Calico Is 9d, 2s 9d, 3s lid per dozen A really good make at 2s lid per dozen Flannelette 2s 6d per dozen A splendid line Assorted stripe at 3s lid worth 68 per dosen Art Mnslin 2s lid for 12yds — a marvel Silesia from 3d per yard Ticking 4s lid bed of 10 yards, worth double , American Leather and Oil Baize frqro 9d per yard 72 inch Twill Sheeting, 9£d per yard, plain, ditto, per yard B£d PRINTS, CAMBRICB, BLOCK- INGS, MUSLINS, etc. Having had a most succesrfu season m these Goods, for. the balance no offer approaching reason will be refused at the "BLUE HOUSE." It so happens that all the low class Goods have been sold — the better quali- ties only are m Stock ; therefore, Superior Goods at Low Class Prices. jFjr instance — 9d Deliinesnow 4£d ; all i Lfnen Blousings were Is 3d, now 7£d ; Zephytß, any shade, 3s 9i ten yards, were lOd ; Persian Cords, usual price 1 9d noit 10VJ, any shade ; Beautiful Designs m all shades and qualities of Satteen, with the price cut fairly in.half No two bites at a cherry with BLUE HOUSE GOODS Jurt opened a few more pieces o? Black Cashmere still 6a lid Dress. Be quick lor these, no need to overlook the luxury of nnumlng at this price. Hosiery and Gloves, any price' from* 4d per pair ; Beautiful Silk Gloves only Is 6d. silk Hose Is lid, Black and Navy Cuffs and Collars from 3d, Hair Nets, a lot at 2d each MILLINERY, MILLINERY MILLINERY. So Successful has been the '* BLUE I HOUSE "m this Department m almost entirely clearing out their Summer Gocds. Now that the season is practic- ally over, the tail end of the Stock will go at nominal prices, too ridiculous to quote ; just call and the price will delighc a likely purchaser. HATS, FLOWERS, VEILINGS, FEATHERS, etc., Must be given away or laid aside. We prefer to give them away at poor price IN THE CLOTHING AND MERCERt DEPARTMENT, Its a case of Speculation is the footstool to fortune If you want a rig out, and have only about one third of what you imagine it will cost, don't wait until you have more money, but find the "BLUB HOUSE," And there we will help you to solve the problem of how to live within your means and get all you require. You won't get any credit, but real red hot value. LOOK HERB- A Man s Suib any size for 149 6d, a good Tweed Suit 19s 9d, Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests 11s 6d, Tweed Trousers from 5s lid, Serge Trousers from 4s 6d. The Mfonder— "BLUE HOUSE" Moles 3i lid, Men's Tweed Hats Is 3d, Caps 6d, Felt Hats, black, brown and drab from Is 61 Everybody within a radius of forty miles has had a "BLUB HOUSE" SHILLING SHIRT, Plenty more. Leather Shirts 2s lid, B.C. Under Shirts and Pants 1b 3d, Mertno do Is lid, Strong Soxs, 3 pair for Is ; Is 6d Soxs j now 9d, all Tips, Scarfs and Collars at a put m two price for a few days, two yards wide Floor Cloth; best quality, Is per yard ; Linoleum Is bid square yard. Carpets Is lid BOOTS X SHOES ALL AT "BLUE HOUSE" PRICES. Another case of the famous Strap Shoes 3s lid, be quick if you want a pair To Study Economy and live within means, pay caßh. If you wanb to come into the town for holiday go to the "BLUE HOUSE" And spend a pound, then you enjoy yourself, because you have a holiday and save a day's wages THE ~cTh E A P "BLUE HOUSE," Between J. Orr and Co. and The Clothing Factory, East Street.



. t Tenders. I TKNDi'RS^ fcN^KRS art) i.vited for Butfdinp » Outhouses m Brick. Plans and Specifications at Baker Bros., V\ akanui Koa«! and Oass Street, where endorser Tenders will be received up to 4 p m. oi •SATURDAY, Ap-il 4. The lowest oi ny tender not necessarily Rccpp^ed. 3 180 C. W' B\KER. . E. W. Hanmer. WANTED, PRUSSIAN BLUE PEAS. Higheel Market Prioe given. 3 181 F.. W. HANMER. cheap and valuable dis- infectant AGAINST Typhoid Fever. I/110 Prevent Bad Odors from Draim JL and Closets and to thoroughly Cleanse back premises, where the unwary are ignorant that Fever ia breeding, especially at> this season of the year, ihe Public are invited to uee Little 9 s Dip. Large or Small Quantities may be obtained from E. W. HANMEB, AGENT, ASHBURTOX. 3 172 SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. -pOYAL MAIL STEA- *Hfll(j3^w -*•" MERS, with superior UW^fcK^ accommodation for all classes *^^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monto Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. ' ,' " ; Tonfc Commander From Date. Aotea .. 5653 Scotland ... — : March lonic ... 4753Kempson... — 'April 30 Tainui ... 5031 Stuart ... — May 28 Gothic ... 7730Kid!ey ... — June 25 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — . June Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon paeseneerß on'y. E. W. HANMER, 3 179 Agent. Amusements. ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING AND ATHELETIC 3LUB. grand concert rand Concert- east eu MONDAY NIGHT, APRIL ,6, "■ENGAGEMENT of the Beat Artiste -*-^ m New Zealand, Including : Misses A. Corrick and K. Watson, of Christchurch; Mrs McLean and Miss Veuie Flower, Ashburton ; and Mr Farquhar Young, the Leading Basso of Dunodin. Programme m Future Issues. Ticket*. 3s, 2s &.la. ,'■-;■ R. G. SHEARMAN, 3 ISO Hon. Secretary. ASttUUKTON WKSLKYAN CHURCH Iflarr »t Festival. ORANGE HALL, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1896. SALE UF WORK, Prodaoe and Use- ful Articles, combined with the many Attractive Features of a Fancy Fair, so difficult to depcribe, yet ao highly appreciated. Lunch from 12 o'clock, at a charge of Is. and Tea during the after- noon. Special Tea at 5 o'clock. An entertalnmnat, with other forms of recreation will be provided during the evening. Admission till 6 o'clock — free, from 6 o'clock — Sixpence. Donations of Produce may be left at Messrs Baker and Brown's Coach Factory; Donations of Cash, etc , will be received by Messrs J. Hayman, J. Orr, J. Fox, W. G. Murray *nd H. R. Steel. K^OOUNTRY VISITORS- Be sure to look m at the Orange Hall, on SATURDAY NEXT, March 28. 3 143 Public Notices AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI- DENT SOCIETY. LOST POLICY. IT IS THE INTENTION of this Society, on or after the twenty, seventh day of April next, to issue a certified copy m pNce of Policy No. 31445 on the life of William Mitchell, and which Is alleged to hava been lost. E.W.LOWE. 1 Resident Secretary. Wellington, 26th March, 1896. 3 190 ONGBEAOS PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. i SUNDAY, MUtOH 29, (Palm Sunday) s Services. — Tinwald, 11 am., M r Bowman Fox ; 7 p.m., Rev J. Holland* .. Waterton, 11 a.m., Mr .7. Ward. Wester" field, 11 a m., h.c, Rev J. Holland* ] Wlndermere, 3.15 p.m., Rev J. Holland* A speci-il offertory will be made at i Westerfield and \Vindermer<» on the above date towards meeting district lia- b ilities. 3 188 ASHBURTON CODN'IY GOLF CLUB c r A MEETING of Members of the •£*. ABhbnrtan County Golf Club will g be held on MONDAY Evening, March l> 30, at eight o'clock, m Devane's Hotel. Business : Election of Officers and general. •• Intending members are invited. \ J, A. HYNDMAN, 13 187 Hon. Secretary. "TXZARUBB SIdHT TESTING AND j SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. ___ _ Sole agent for Ashburton District, £ C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. v T AZARUS Patented System ensures I JLJ comfort and correot sight). Dont I spoil your eyes by ualng badly fitting Spectacles. 5



T. Bullock. {SATURDAY, APRIL 4. suburban""lproperty. HALF-ACRE WITH DWELLING, Ac, BEACH ROAD, TREVORTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received Instructions from Mr "William Mcßae.to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. His Property fronting Beach road, Trevorton, being lot 13, containing Half- acre, part of R.S. 4949, on which is erected a Dwelling House of four rooms, and other buildings There is an Orohard of well grown frun treea and garden well kept. The land ia of very good quality, well situated, fronting tho main thoroughfare to Wakanui. Having purchased a small farm, he has made up his mind to dispose of this. Inspection invited. Ea&y Terms. Sale at 11.30. ~"t. bullock, 3 191 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 4. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 156 Acres 156 Situated near Willowby-Longbeaoh .Rosd District. MR THOMAS BUfiL* CX has re- cived iti^truci i nm from Mkhsrs Chapman Bros, to tivli In Public Auction at the A reside on rlie aSove da'e, A ARM OF 156 ACRES, originally known »s Dal con's, si uated near Willowbr, Bein<r R.S.s 16740 16863, divided by Lye fences, with beven convenient biz jd paddocks, all m English grasses, excepting aboat 24 Acres, which is m turnips. There is a five-roomed Cottage, also Stable and oiher buildings erected on the property. This Farm is suitable for a family man* being not far from a School. On referenca to tht numbers of the Rural Sections it will be observed it was an oarly selection. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Liberal Terms. Note time of Pale--11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3 192 Auctioneer ALFORD FOREST ROAD. THE THREE SECTIONS adjoining Mr Meddins 1 property, offered by auction on Saturday last, were not sold. Offers are invited for these. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, qqo ACRES near Maronan, partly V ' Fenced. Persons d esir ous of Purcbn ing 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 properly of Fifty Acres with Dwelling House and other improvements, situated close to a school, Longbeach district. T. BULLOCK. ~ I TINWALD. T.S. 261, £acre, fronting Malcolm street, not far fro n the Railway station. T., BOLLOCK. \O LET— A Four-roomed OOITaGW with Verandah and Scullery, good cooking range. rpO LET, at a Low Rental, Shop m JL Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mrs Littlt John, Costumier T. BULLOCK. >— ■— — — — — — !—■— — ay— | ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton SERVICES. FRIDAY (27th)— Shrrt 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. — Greenstreet — Rev, T. A. i Hamilton. , 630 p.m.— Evening Prayer. — Rev. T. A. Hamilton. MONEY. ' SEVERAL SUMS FROM ! £5O to <£2000 At Current Rates. Freehold Security ' only. 8 151 ALFRED HARBISON.



The New Zealand Clothing Factory's Ashburton manager, Mr Alexander Hendry, has received from headquarters a grand selection of waterproof tweed patterns, and it must be Baid of the fabrics of which they are samples, that it will take all the skill of Home or foreign artizans to turn out anything superior. The New Zealand Cothing Factory was the first firm m this colony to manufacture waterproof clothing, and the prices of garments made to measure from the webs ot which these patterns are samples, range from 32s 6d to 90a— waterproof coat with deep cape, made to measure.— Advt 'KEATING'S POWDERS destroys Bug Fleas, Moth", Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application • See the article you purohaea is Keatings, i.«r., with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, aB imitations ara s.oxious and ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d and la each, by all chemists.



Irving W Larimore. physical diteotor of V M 0 A, Des Moines, lowa, says he can oon- soieatioasly reoommead Chamberlain'a Pain Balm to athbtes, gymnasta, bioyolietß, foot* ball players and too profession m general tor braises, spraioß and dialooations ; also for ■orenesß and stiffnesß oi the muaoles. When applied before the parts beoome swollen it will effeota cure m one hall the time usually required. For sale by the Asbbuiton Drag