ROAD BOARDS.

MOUIfT 01JTT The annual meeting of ratepayers was held on May 7. There was only a j mall attendance. The Clerk read the balance sheet and report, showing In what -parts . of the district the expenditure had been made. The meeting then until such time as the accounts have monthly meeting of the Board was also held on Ma, Jg , *» the vacant seats on the Board. On the motion of Mr Holmes, seconded by Mr Druro mond, Mr Morgan waa re-elected chair "it" was reaolved that the Clerk be in«trac.ed to write to all be traction ei.gine ownors m the district, oautiomng them against leaving ashes at the water race crossings, and against damaging the roads. The Olerk was Instructed to report fully on the Ohertsey road, and on the best means of repairing it ; also to examine the various storm water courses m the district, and report what obstacles (if any) are m the way of the storm water ; also to report on the state of the roads gener ally, and especially on those m immediate want of repair. The Land Board wrote advising pay ment to the Bank of Sew Zealand of thirds to the amount of £108 ; also that the expenditure as proposed by the Board was sanctioned, with the exception of Mr MaoAvey'e application for a refund of water charges.— lt waß decided to inform Mr MaoAvey of the Land Boards decision. n The Ashburton County Council wrote, declining the responsibility of keeping the road crossings In order on flood water drains.— lt was reßolved to point out to the County Council that the Board was entitled to claim compensation for any damage done to roads by such works. The County Council wroie advising that a grant; of £15 would be made m aid of repairs to the Rakata Gorge cattlngs. — The Clerk was instructed to report on the state of the cuttings* It was decided to call for tenders for repairs on the Alford Forest Road, Lyndhurst Ro.td, Barker's Road, and the West Coast Road ; tenders to be sent m by May 16, and the Chairman was author ised to accept tenders. In the event of | Mr Black not g lne on with the work ab i Gunn's creek, the Chairman was author ised to accept the second tender. The Olerk was instructed to see Mr Dent with reference to the Board's claim against him. The County Engineer wrote, asking that the Board would meet him and a dbputation of the Council on May 14, re removal of aluice gate on Mr McMillan's land.— lt was decided to ask the Council to appoint a later day. Accounts to the amount of £13 13s 8d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned .

The Vacant Judgeship.

- ♦ The Wellington correspondent of the Press wires : — Rumours are already rife as to Sir Pattiok Buckley's successor. If the Government wished to be magnani mous Mr Edwards would have a show after their casting him for a lot of ex penses m relation to his appointment by the last Ministry. The names of Major Pitt and Mr Cornford of Napier, are men tioned as likely men, both being of the right colour. Mr Theophilus Cooper, of Auckland is spoken of. He is a sound lawyer, and would be acceptable to all the legal fraternity, whilst his elevation to the Bench would be pleasing to Auck land ; and m view of the general election, I should not be surprised to see his name gazetted. Judge Ward is also mentioned, bat) his chance is not looked on as a very rosy one. __^^_ — _______

The Bootmakers Diffi culty.

REFERRED TO THE ARBITRATION COURT. The proceedings of the Board of Con* ' ciliation m connection with the dispute between the Boot Manufacturers' Associa tion and the Boot Trade Union came to an unexpectedly sudden termination yesterday. The members of the Board spent the morning m committee, con sidering the crucial point of the dispute, the question whether the manufacturers should be permitted to employ whom they chose, whether Unionists or not ; and, after ascertaining that neither party would give way on this point, the Board referred it to the Court of Arbitration, and ad journed consideration of the other ques tions involved pending the Court's decision.

Arrest of a Detective.

A moab extraordinary and painful sensa tion was created m Napier yesterday, when the well-known Detective Kirby was arrested on a warrant, from Wellington, charging him with haying, on or about 1882, at Timaru, feloniously threatened to accuse one John Herman with a certain crime, with a view to extort and gain money, and by threaten ing m a like mannner did cause the said John Herman to sign two cheques valued at £400 and £300 respectively. The aocused was brought before Mr Turnbull, S.M., m the afternoon, when, without offering any evi dence, Sergeant Donovan applied for a remand to Wellington, which was granted. Kirhy applied for bail, substantial sureties being m waiting, but the Stipendiary Magis trate said he would give him a ahorb remand to Wellington, where he coutd take his chance of getting bail It is understood that this is not a private prosecution, but undertaken at the instance of the Government. Herman at the date of the summons was m business as a tobacconist at Timaru, but he soon after went to America, whence he returned only a few months ago. He wat, it is said, met by an old friend who had a grudge against Kirby on account of an affair m Napier, and on hearing the circumstances his friend com municated with the authorities who after enquiries, instituted the prosecution.

NELSON, MOATE & COS NEW HEAD QUARTERS AT WELLINGTON.

■ > 1 Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co. have bought out the business of the Union Tea Packing Company and have leased the large four storey warehouse of Messrs Joseph Nathan aW Co. at the corner of 3rey and Feather aton streets, to which they will remove their headquarters early m July. Thia step has been found necessary owing to the rapidly increasing demand for Nelson, Moate & Co's teas, which Bhows the very high favour m which they are held by the public. To enable Mr H. D. Nelson to cope with this increased trade and give greater personal supervision to the tea blending department, a private company has been formed. The whole of the »hares were subscribed for m one day, which speaks well for the personal regard and estimation m which Mr Nelson is held m commercial oircles, and is also a further proof if any is required, of the popularity of the business that bears his name. The new company will be known as Nelson, Moate and Co.' Limited, and we wish it the same success and prosperity that Nelson, Muato And Cot have always enjoyed. Wellington, will be the headquarters here after of this enterprising firm.

*ri» ASflSOfifON GUARDIAN* WIDNISDA*, HA? 20, 1IB&



[ SUsiil€§§ ffdtiC6s I John Oir and Go* j ____ W E have a full assortment of soott broll CELEBRATED BANGES In Steck, whtoh we are Selling at Christchuroh Prices.fand Invite Intpeetlon WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A FULL LINE IN REGISTER GRATES (Plain and Tiled), HEATING & COOKING STOVES. 1 KEROSENE STOVES. FENT»EHS. FIREIRONS, ENAMELLED * WOOD MANTLEPIECES, LAMPB, Em, * JOHN ORR & CO., IRONMONGERS & IMPORTERS. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Mew and Seasonable Goods NOW BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTEBNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A . Grand Display, /^\UR Country Friends will be duly waited npoif with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCHELL & TIMER TANORET> SIREET / IT IS A FACT!!! '£HAT FOR WEAR, FIT, AND VALUE, McDonald and MeDiarmid's CASH BOOT SHOP IS UNRIVALLED. Thousands of Pairs to Select from, and being straight from the Manufacturer and Importer to the Customer, all middle profits are avoided, ANY DESCRIPTION OF BOOTS AWD SEOES MADE TO OBDER AT LOWEST PRICES fIALL AND INSPECT WINTER STOCK NOW OPENING AT THE CASH BOOT SHOP, BAST STBEET J. NICHOLAS, Manager MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT3 Mellor's [ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have Reduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we jp^ily defy competition. We Lead, Others follows Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather D=rhy Shoes 8s 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 6b 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes 8s 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7s I Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4s 9d ChUdren/s Strap Shoes 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— J. MEL LOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTOK. C OR SALE. 1778 Acree, 8 Roods, heing R.B. 27828. 27888, 30151, 80152, near Methven, •nd known ag Hale's Farm. This Farm is well improved, most of it heing m English Grass. The land is good, and grows heavy crops of Tnrnips, Oatfi, and Clover ; subdivided into several paddocks with plenty of water. Easy terms of payment. Price very low. ALSO,— 1093 Acres, being U.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, and known as Robert Claik's Farm. Tholand is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will ba sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old— a splendid strike. Easy term?. Price very low. Either of these Farms is well worth the attention of would be investors, as they can be bought very cheap, and they are both well situated, being close to Railway Stations. d 96 Acres, situated near Mitcham, being R.S. 27739, known as iF.W. Maiden's Farm, all m grass, divided into four paddocks. New House of Beirtti rooms, stable and gramry. Plenty of water. Splendid strike of grass. ' v * - A L S O— 838 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good: investment for anyone with swtmtr land to work with it. . • A L S O-^ 180^AcreB, adjoining Mayfield Township, known as D, Kellaghan's Farm* House and Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low. . - . ALSO—, ... Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mla^Qainn's Honse DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton,



A. MWRIE & CO. HAVE pleasure m •nnonncing to their town and oountry friends that they are now showing an ENTIBELY NEW STOCK OP Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Overcoats and Waterproof Clothing m stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low prices, fit guaranteed. A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods m Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES— All sizes. Standard, ZeaUndia, and other noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCPhItiS CROCKERY and GLA^SWARifI OATS CHAFF BRAN and FOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WANTED KNOWN— 24doz Men's Merino Pants at 2s 6d each, Men's Socks, good quality, Is. TTTANTED Known — New Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Wear.— A; Orr. TX7ANTED Known— Splash Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towels 4£d, French Merinos Is per yard, Men's Ties from 6d. — Andrew Orr. TTTANTED Known—That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods just opened — Andrew Orr. TTT ANTED Known— 3odoz Ladies' Corsets m all the Leading Makes and Styles at Andrew Orr's. TTIT ANTED Known— loo pairs Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Blankets from 16s 6d at A. Orr's. TILANNELETTES m all the New X Shades, Best Quality.—- A. Orr. TTTANTED Known—Best Mosgiel, Roslyn, and Kaiapoi Flannels from 9d per yard. — Andrew Orr. <£ 1 0 O O WORTH OF LADIES* and Gentß' Boots (also Gum Boots), the Best Value m Canterbury. — Andrew Orr. TTT ANTED Known — Men's Suits from 21s, Boys' and Youths' from 9s Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams.— Andrew Orr.



Henry Zander i . JJAS NOW FOR SALE- Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Tea* (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollia} GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Ransomes and Horn sbys Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware Eto. Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND CLEVER 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 instrallan Mutual Provident Society WILLIAMS' Patent "Snowflake" '■ Washing Machine. rpHE SUCCESS OF THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. , A marvel of simplicity. , Will wash Blankets with the greatest case Great saving of time and labor. Can now be inspected on my premises. ; Henry Zander, . SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 4 217 ASHBURTON OLUB AND M.S.A. " A PPLICATIONS will ba received up | to WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, ab 7 I p.m., for the position of Billard Boom i Caretaker, etc. Particulars can be had on application bo the Steward afa the Club. 5 151 BY ORDER, r 1 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C g A L E X, a JEWELLER, ' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures 2 JLj comfort and correct sight. Dont ; spoil your eyes by using badly fitting i, Speotacles. 6 AUtto Kcye—Aw Veuui Tobcao



\ Business Notless !JR | FOR THE WINTER SEASON. G. L. BEATH & CO DIRECT ATTENTION TO THE SPLENDID VALUE THEY ARE OFFERING IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELETTES, Etc. »c Engligh and Colonial Blanket*, m all sizei, Colonial All Wool Flannels from lOJd yard from 5s lid per pair Self Colored Flannelebtea (all shades), 4£it Strong Union Shirtings (new patterns), to 8i per yard from BJd, l(»*d, to Is 6d per yd Flannelettes, Shirtings ('atest patterns), Is ie All Wool Colonial Shirtings from Is 6£d lid to 3s 6d, the Bkirt length iV per yard Heavy Leatherbaok Shirting (wonderful ». H^ary Stripe Flannelettes (very wide), 4jd, value), 6|d, 7Jd, Bsd, 10id per yd 5Jd, 6id, 7*d, B*d, osd per yard I Men's and Boys' Clothing m Great Variety, at Very Low Prices Men's New Macintosh Coats, Sewn Seams, at 29s 6d n Men's Heavy Wool Cardigan Jaokete, 4s lid " Shirts, Pants, Vests, Ties, Mnfflers, Braoes, Eto. j Gh L, BEATH & CO, f TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



: EfitertalrlffieatS. RIFLU VOL^M SOCIAL. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, MONDAY, MAY 25 0 Donble Tickets, 2s tid ; extra ladies Is 1 W. E. DOLMAN, , Captain Commanding A.R.V. i 5 136 s CHINA AND TEE CHINESE. A DDRESSES will be given m ti JLA. Oddfellows' Ha)l on WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, By Mr, Chbok Hono Cheong, a Chines Missionary from Victoria, and the Rs J. Southey, of the China Inland Mission Doors open 7.30. Commence 8. Collection to defray expenses. ORANGE BAZAAR. A GRAND FANCY BAZAAR In aid of the Building Fund o! L.O.L. 23, will be held m the ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MAY 22 & 23. The promoters have secured a large number of valuable articles, works of art, ! and articles of vertu, m addition to those provided by the lady friends of the Order, and for the disposal of those articles the sanction of the Colonial Secretary to hold an Art Union has been obtained. Ladies working for the Bazaar, and frlbnds purposing sending Produce, are requested— the ladiea to send their work to Mrs Huffam, the produce to be sent to the Royal Hotel, as early as possible. JAMES OOCKBURN, 5 134 Secretary* Friedlander Bros., Limited. T&TANTED TO PURCHASE OATEN STB AW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited 6 97 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF \l/"ANTKD,— IOOO Tons OATEN W CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davison, situated m the Abhburbon Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 90 Land and Shock Agents. FREEZING SPACE. TT7E CAN OFFER those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozen Meat to London, SPACE for a few thousand Sheep and Lambs. Prompt delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDEII BROS., Limited- -4 TU LET. QFFICES m West Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 5 7? TlTf E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLAfIDER BROS., Ltd . 5 78 V__ Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion Fareß for Queen's Birthday Holiday. Christchurch Winter Show, Dunedin Races. RETURN Excursion Tickets at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4a, ld per mile second class, minimum 2s, mileage counled one way ouly> will be issued as I under, and will be available for return till 30th May :— To Christchurch, from stations south of Ashburton as far as Dunedin (inclusive), from May 19 to 21, from Abhburton and all stations north thereof on May 20 & 21. To Christchuich, Timaru, Oamara, Dunedin, Inveroargill, Kingston, from any station on the Hurunul-Bluff section, from May 22 to 25* The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every instance, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. Day Excursion to Timaru on 25th May bya train leaving Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., and returning from Timaru at 5 20 p.m, Return fares from Ashburton, 7s and 3i 9d. Fuller particulars m posters and hand- bills. The Goods Shed ab Ashburton will br Closed on the 25th May, 5 133 BY ORDER.' public Notices. R DAVID THOMAS has For Sale, by private treaty, Mrs Qginn'* Houße, corner of Havelonk and Grief Street. 5 31 ~\\ I ANTED Known — Bargains fron: YV floor to ceiling. — Mello .'s Sto taking Boot Sale. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCB Ashburton MEETINGS. WEDNESDAY—' China and the Chinese Oddfellows' Hall, 8 p.m.; Mi Cheok Hong Cheong and the Rei J. Southey. THURSDAY— Lecture on the • Roya Navy '— Rer T. A. Hamilton. SERVICES. FRIDAY — Communicants preparatloi for the Whit Sunday Communion 7.30 ; Choir Practice. 8 pm. SUNDAY. B.3o— Holy Communion ; 11, Morninj Prayer and Holy Communion 3 (SEAFIELD) ; 3 (DROMORE) Mr W. Bowman Fox j 6.30, Even Ing Pcajw,



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 23." t LAND IN THE NORTH INLAND. I 145 acres 145 MR T. BULLOCK has received In structions from Mr John Preece t Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade m the aoove date, 145 acres 2 roods 2< perches, being lots 8 and 14, Block 136 situated m the Hokianga distiict, nortl of Auckland. A low price will be accepted and termi if required. Sale at 11.30 ~""t. bullock, 5 124 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 23. SECTION AND COTTAGE, corner of James Street and Alford Forest Road, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auocion at the Arcade on the above date, Lot No. 1, part of R.S. 7863, containing about j aare, sitnated at the oornsr of James Street and Alford Forest Road, Allenton, opposite _ the Woollen Faotory gate, on wbiob is ereoted a four-roomed cottage, etc. The property is well situated, corn«r seotion. Will be sold on very easy terms of payment. Inspection invited. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 122 Auctioneer. £3 16S ACRE OP\H ACREB » RSs « 2560 . 3 » 25 ?04 jLItjKJ and others, fronting the Mitcham Road, being the back por- tion of the Grange estate. There is a blue gum plantation fronting the road the full length of the section. This property was bought many years ago at £5 59 per acre cash before it was fenced. If desired it can be divided, and sold m two lots of 125 acres each; T. BULLOCK. f "I IHE REV. A. BLAKti/S PRIVATE 1 RESIDENCE, fronting the Main South Road, Not having disposed of (his by auction lam prepared to acoepb offers for it. - T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A Cottage m Aitken street East. Possession can be given m about a week. T. BULLOCK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, type ACRES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528 • '*•* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Caw's Properties. Terms if required- T. BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of aoquiring a small piece of Land near town. 1 O ACRES, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, -*-^ fronting the Main South Road, and near the County Saleyards. Price, £40- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRST CLASS TSSNANT. 4-O ACRES, on is erected a ■fc vy newly built duelling house of five rooms, with verandah, fronting the Race- course Road, and part of the Grange EBtate. This property is conveniently situated, being not far from the County Saleyards and Show Grounds, very healthy locality. If sold, exceptionally easy terms of pay- ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK CHEAP PROPERTY. FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga- gee, price £147, being T.S. numbered 535, Peter street, containing j-acre, on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage with verandah and iron roof, stable, shed, &c. This property is centrally situated, being near the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative Investment. T. BULLOCK. PIANO FOR SALE. "\TOT having sold the Rev A. Blake's JJN Piano by auction, lam prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly IJ OO Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. Hanmer and Graves. WE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE WANT Good Colonial Clover Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 5 110 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE—A FARM comprising 124 Aorea on the further side of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A first-clats investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several lines of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz. : — KOO Two » Four and Six-tooth OVJVJ CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb to Lincoln ramc. KHO CROSSBRED Four, Six and OKJVJ Eight-tooth EWES, In lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 1 /100 T wo-tooth HALFBRED L*k\J\J WETHERS. Half of them or more fit for Freezing. 200 Well "« rown HOGGETS. 900-&OO Hdfbred LAMBS, In 4UU-OUU forward condition We are Purchasers for Clients of— 900-ROO Half bred EWES, m 4VJU-OUU i amb to Lincoln Rams £hree- quartered BWES (young) In lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000 fiOOO merino <±\JVJ\J'-'O\J\J\J HOGGETS. And other classes, which may be deter- mined by reference to our books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 Weßb Streeb. 11TANTED Known— Great Reduotion at YY M*wq«'s Cheap Boot gale,



j INXERPROVINCTAX.% (Fire a* ffelton Nelsok, May 20 Lawience'a fire m Oollingwood stree last night had a f>!nl termination. Itwa | thought) that a young man named Webl I was at the port collecting mails at th< time, bat this morning his remains wen discovered. Be had escaped the fire to j great extent, bnc was asphyxiated by the smoke. He w%s a single man, aged 21, and well liked. His parents reside at Wanganui. An inquest will be held. The I>og: Fiend. ■» (In memory of poor " Darkle/ who survived a long imprisonment under a wheat- stack last year, only to be poisoned the other day by the dog-fiend. O for a tongue to curae the knave Who sends our collies to the grave ; And may he seek for sleep m vain Who laid poor Darkie'a poisoned bane. May dismal howls his steps attend Who foully slays each canine friend, And dog to dog persistent yell " Here cornea the Thug we know so well-" PoorDarkie ! whom mischance once doomed To starve a month m stack entombed, | And yet survived that weary fast Till kindly aid relieved at last ; What hopes and fears, what fancies throag Marked l'arkie's vigil dark and long, No mortal born beneath the skies Can understand, however wise. Darkie, who, rescued from the grave, Believed that all mankind were brave, Were friends m need, all good and wise, A god his master m his eyes. Alas ! he lies bereft of breath, By humane viper done to death, Great Pan my one petition grant " May Darkies ghost his slayer haunt." ======= ~ D> °* The New Woman, the new faahioa, the latest craze, have some particular virture to commend them $ bo it is with the naw oough mixture, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure— instantaneous relief for man, woman, or obild is the feature of this unfailing remedy. 411 Grooere and Chemists keep tt, the price is reasonable, Is 6d and 2s 6d. Tenders. WANTED Known — The Tender of Mabsden Bros, is accepted for Gorse Grubbing, and that of 0. Mastjers & Co. for Chipping Tussocks. 5 168 G. W. LBADLEY. rpHB Tender of J. H. Jones for Clean- Jl. ing Drain is accepted. GEORGE GIDDINGS. 5 172 LONGBEA.UH ROAD BOARD. rpENJDERS Invited to be sent In not X later than TUESDAY, May 26. at 12 noon, tor CLEANING part of Wheat- stone Drain from Crees, Rushes, etc. FOOKS & SON, 5 170 Surveyors to the Board. TENDERS. \Tt ANTED TENDERS for DRAINING YV by THURSDAY, 28bh inst. For particulars, apply to D, MILLER & CO., 5 171 Hinds. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL rpENDERS are invited for constructing X three (3) connections of side channels with Outfall Drain. Specifications at the Town Clerk's office where tenders are to be sent before 4 p. m. on TUESDAY, the 26th inst. Lowest tender nob necessarily accepted. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, 5 164 Borough Engineers. TO DEALERS & OTHERS. mENDERS are invited for the Lease of 39 ACRES 3 ROODS, situated about half a mile from the Town Belt West, fronting the Wakanui Greek, Allenton, for 3 or 5 years. Tenders received by the undersigned up to SArURDAY MORNING NEXT, 23rd inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 5 140 T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS & OTHERS I mENDERS are invited for the Lease •*• for 3or d years, of 280 ACRES, near the County Saleyards, being R.Ss. 24028, 25587, and others, part of the Grange Estate. I Tenders received up to MONDAY, 25th inst. Full particulars oa appli- cation. The highest or any tender nob neces- sarily accepted. 5 139 T^^ULLOOK. PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON OOUJNT? HUNT CLUB THE HOUNDS will meet ab the POST OFFICE, Ashtmrton, on MONDAY, 25 h inst., at 11.30 a.m., instead of at Winc.limor.Qt W. DIGBY MILLER, 5 173 Hon Sec. |\/f ISS BARRATTS SCHOOL will ill Re-open on May 26 inst. Subjects taught— English, Music, Draw" ing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratfc will be at home from 23rd Inst. ( . 5 169 NAVY LEAGUE LECTURE. THE ROYAL NAVY (Illustrated with LIME LIGHT VIEWS), will be given by the REV T. A. HAMILTON, IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THURSDAY, MAY 21. Commence at 8 p.m. Admission Is. 5166 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE, all outstanding rated due to I this Board, not paid before June I Ist next will be sued for without further notice. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 5 175 Clerk. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. X HENRY TIMPSON, of Alford j Forest, being the holder of an Accommodation License, m respect of the house and premises, situate at Alford Forest, and known as the Alford Forest Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtaln } and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Geraldine on the third day of June, 1896, apply for a transfer of the said license, from myself to my son, Charles Timpson, my appointee. Dated the 18th day of May, 1896. HENRY TIMPSON, 5 159 Alford Foreitt



For a pain m the side or ohest there is noth Ing bo good aaapieoe of flannel damped with Ghamberlain'a Pain Balm and bound on over the Beat of pain/ It affords prompt and per- manent relief and if need m time will often prevent a cold. from resulting m pneumonia. This same treatment is a Bare oure for lame bask* For safe by the Aabburton Drag Qom.