GOLF.

The following Is the scoring m the opening mateh — Captain's side versus I Secretary's : — Captain's. Secretary's. Holes won. Halves. Holes won. 3 W. B. Denshire — J, A. Hyndham 6 4 H. Zander — Dr Greenwood 5 7 Mac Lean Dunn — A. H. Field 2 6 David Thomas — K. H. Dobfion 3 4 H. Fooks 1 T. BollitC 4 24 20

FARMERS' COLUMN.

I HORSEFLESH. 5 The supply of horseflesh is aaid to I be so much m excess of the American I canning factories' requirements that I large numbers of hogs are being fed on I tbe^ surplus. The pigs are said to I thrive on the food and yield good I pork. I HORSES FOB FARM WORK. I _ In harrowing, rolling, mowing, reap jing — m fact, all farm work — a fast- J walking team is highly desirable.' About equally important with this is I that the team be well mated, nbt m colour or style, though these are de- I sirable, but m temperament and ability. I One ambitious and one lazy horse make I a most unpleasant team. I BEETROOT SUGAR. I In his monthly circular for February I Mr F. O. Licht reports a decrease of I 498,000 tons m last year's production lof European beetroot sugar. The I reason given for the decline m this I important industry is that the various I European countries have so encouraged I the production of beet sugar by giving I bounties that the market has become I oongested.

Education Board.

♦— At) the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education on Wednesday, tho Buildings Committee's report stated that on behalf of the residents at Hinds, Raagitata, Mr Llddle wrote renewing the Application for a school- The Hinds Com mittee forwarded copy of resolution passed by them, which was to the effect that if the Board thought fit to build a email school they would be quite satisfied to hare it as a side school. It waß resolved to recommend the Board to erect a similar school to that at Ealing, provided the resi dents secured to the Board two acres as a school site, as to which Mr Sawle was re* quested to report. — The Department for* warded a memorial received irom tha committee protesting against the removal of the school at Pendarves. It was pointed oat that the work had already been commenced, and there was no good reason why the previoos decision should nob be adhered to- It was also decided to inform the committee that the Board was prepared to renew its offer to eubsidiee an aided school. The Chairman at Overdale : reported that Mr Robert Oakley had] agreed to oonvey two acres of land to the ' Board for a school site, which he had ac cepted. The Chairman s action was ap proved. The Olerk of works was instructed to arrange with the contractors to partition off part of the building now being removed from Chertsey, so that it might be used as a dwelling-house for the teacher m charge of the Bohool. The Appointments Committee reported that a letter was received from the Wakanul School Committee, forwarding particulars of the present average at the main school, and asking thab the question of appointing a mistress might be recon sidered *— It was resolved to inform the Committee that another teacher oonld not be appointed till the working average readied the required minimum for two consecutive quar ters. The Hinds School Committee wrote representing that ib was the wish of the householders that the school should be examined before the appointment of a new master.— lt was resolved to inform the Committee that the Board could nob depart from its usual coarse. . . In reference to the vacancy at Kyle, it waß agreed that one of the conditions attaching to the appointment must be the occupation of the teacher's house by the mistress.

CRICKET.

London, May 14 Essex are all out for 166, The principal scores for Essex were — MoGahey, st Kelly b Trumble, 20; Perrin, c Kelly b Trumble, 35 ; Lucas, b Gifien, 46. At the olose of the day's play the Austra lians h&d lost four wickets for 78. — Darling, 0 Lucas b Mead, 21 } Gregory, not out, 21. The St James 1 Gazette says the zesult of the match at Sheffield Park shows that England will have little difficulty m retaining her supremacy m the cricket field. London, May 15 Essex showed only mediocre form at the wicketa; the exceptions being Perrin, an amateur colt, and Lucas who showed some of his old form with the bat. Giffen took three wickecs, Trumble four, and Jones three. McKibbin was not tried. The field ing of the Australians showed an improve ment. Gregory played freely, but the others showed caution, Mead's bowling being dapgerous. The Australians lost seven wickets for 195. The light was bad at starting and Trott, Gregory and Trumble were soon out, the bowling being good. Hill and Kelly then made a fine stand putting on 85. The Australians were all out for 223.

All Nations Fair.

♦ The Fair -was moderately well attended last night. The chief attraction was the picture gallery, m which the open class was extensively canvassed. The prize was awarded m this by the votes of those who paid for admission, and chose to use the franchise thus given. It was found on open ing the ballot box and counting the tickets, that Miss Georgie Fox and Miss Gertie Sparrow had tied with thirty votes each — the one with a nice copy of the well known picture . "Bubbles" by Mill a is, the president of the Royal Aoademy, and the other a copy from an oleograph of a Dutch tea piece, very well done. There was plenty of music, Mr D&vib's little soldiers singing some action and character songs m perfect time and tune, and Misses Kidd and Hard ing rendering . solos m a -, manner beyond cavil. The Salvation lassss .also sang, and the Army Band did yeomanly service. There will be a special effort to-day to make the midday luncheon worthy of the old Primitive reputation for providing a "square meal," and the evening will show more novelties. In the competition for astificial flowerß Mrs Johns' took one first, and Miss Lilly Davis a first and a second. Miss Lily Davis took both the first prizes m the children's oil paintings and pencil drawings competi tions. The housewives' competitions were well entered for, and the table that ran down the centre of the room was loaded with bread, biscuits, scones, and pastry of every descrip tion- Some of the fair bakers, however, had misread the conditions, and were disquali fied acpordingly. The judges wero Mre Thomas Bullock, and Meßdames Rudolph and Hugo Friedlander. The following is the prijte list : — Loaf home made bread— Mrs Bishop, senr, 1 1 Mrs I. Wheeler, 2. Fruit cake— -Mrs Davis, 1. Sponge cake— Mrs Davis, 1. Jam roll—Mrs J. Maynard, 1. Sponge sandwich—Mrs Davis, 1. Collection small cakea— Mrs Prebble, 1. Jam tarts —Mrs Prebble, J. Biscuits— Mrs Davis, 1. Tea qakes — Mrs Maynard, 1« Scopes— (Mr Thomas's flour)— Misß Annie Meynell, 1 ; Mrs Leitch, 2. Scones— (Messrs Rollitt and Co's)<~Mißß Hardley,! ; Mrs S. Hardley, junr, 2 Scones— (Excelsior baking powder), — Mrs Joe Dalley, 1 ; Miss Annie Meynell, 2. Iced cake— Mrs Davis, 1. Ginger cake — Mrs LiH, 1. j Fancy batter— Mrs John Small, 1 ; Mrs Li 11,2.

TflE ASHBtfBI!OTT OtJASI^Ni FATOfrbAY, MAT U, 1896,



Business Notices cORe OR SAL& j 1778 Acre?, 3 Woods, being R.B. 27828. 27888, 30151, 30162, near j£ethvei£ I and known as Hale's Farm. This Farm ia well improved, most of it being ia English Grass. The land is good, and grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oatsi and Clover ; subdivided into several paddocks with plenty of water. Easy terms of payment. Price very low. ALS O,— 1093 Acres, being R.B. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromon*, and known as Bobert Claik's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with wh eh Grass beed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old—a splendid sirjke. Easy terms. 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 Bailway Stations. 496 Acres, situated near Mitcham, being P-.S. 27739, known as J. W. n aidekt's Farm, all m grass, divided into four paddocks, flew Home ef seven rooms, stable and granary. Plenty of water. Splendid strike of grass. ALBO- -838 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with Bwamp land to work with it. • ALBO- -180 ^Acres, adjoining Majfield Township, known as D, Kellaghan'e Farm, Honse'and Out-buildings j well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low. • ALSO- Several other Properties, Ashburton Town. Seotions, and Mrs QuiDn'a HouW BA VID THOMAS, Ashbiirtoii, " —S A PB..S,- . ' ... ." : .- : . . : I HAVE FOR SALE several Safes by first-class makers, weighing from Bowt to 1 ton each. : . ' F. FERKIMAN. — ALLEN TON. -^ I HAVE received instructions to Fell 4£Jacres of land of first- class quality* well situated, and within an easy d- stance of the town. ; Upon the landfo-t; erected a very substantial dwelling of seven rooms. This property is well; worth the attention of buyers either as an investment or for residential purposes. - F. FEBRIMAN; The Portable Swing Water Barrow. Prevention ie Better Than Cure npHE few cases of Typhoid m Ash button Borough acd Suburbs afford no 1- ground for a " scare," lut it is only by using reasonable precautions that the 1 dread scourge can be kept within bounds. ln ; view of the subject being referred to m the public journals, it may be of seivice-iojrepriht an extract from an issue of the "Nineteenth Century" of l»Bt year, m which special , reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with equal force to Typhoid. i The writer remarks, that the latest epidemics m- Russia swept away nearly all the children m f-ome 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 jears suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proportion prevailed m Western Europe as well. Keen inter* st is bung Uken m the experiments of the French Doctors, JRoux ar.d Terser, ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Choler*, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complsitils is due to an infection of the bedy by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally, into and upon which dairy and kitchen Blopß have been thrown. Without an infection by bacteria or the poisons which they secrete, there ie no diphtheria. Ihe Portable Wash Bsrrow is just the one thing indispensable m the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived. Ibe fever ard diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes sn absolute gain, by conveying the wash to pig trough or to tbe garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to various kinds of nse, and they are so admirably con- structed that, with them, a child can do <voik which otherwise requires the strength of mature yiars, Ihe cost is comparatively small. Pofge&Bion ot one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and profit. Improyed Copper Boilers. ! 1 have just received direct from the manufacturers a fresh supply of Portable Ccpper Boilers, with patent smoke Btack joint, and Semi-double I sheeted frame— galvanised. This useful household requisite slould be in* spected, when its various excellencies of construction, strength and service- ablenese, will speak for themselves. Sizes — 14galp,, 16gale., and 18gals., at prices within the reach of all. F. FERRIMiif, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. —AGENCIES- ■•".: Union Steam Shipping Company North British Fire Insurance Company 3 133 John Orr and 00. ~~ . .."n r ii. «R.i . i fr"" I^p ITfE HAVE A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SCOTT BROS. CELEBRATED RANGES In Stock, which we are Selling ab Christchurch Prices, and Invite Jmpeotlon WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A FULL LINE IN REGISTER GRATES (Plain and Tiled), HEATING * COOKING STOVES, KEROSENE STOVES, PENnEKS, FIREIRONS, ENAMELLED ..  . WOOD MANTLEPIECES, LAMPS, Etc., JOHN ORR & CO., IRONMONGERS & IMPORTERS.



Public Notices. ST. SIEPHKM'S CHURCH Ashbarton SERVICES. SUNDAY. • 11 an — Morning Pray or and II oy I Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer, Key T. A. Hamilton. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE vSPECTAOLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District}, S, 3 A L E "K. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. f AZARUS Patented System ensure,- JLJ comfort and correct) slghfc. Don t spoil yotir eyes by using badly fitting nms elujtt, COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS AND ALLANDALE COALS; COKE. Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES I WISH to direct attention specially to the . CELEBRATED xlllandale coal, Whloh has held its own against all the lignites iv the market. It is Screened, it barns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers* and is really the best and cheapesb Native Goal to be had. TRY IT. Wanted second hand bags m any quantity* JAMES TLLIOTT, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite David Thomas, Grain Store WANTED KNOWN— 24dozMen'i Merino Pants at 2s 6d each, Men's Socks, good quality, Is. WANTED Known — New Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Ware. — A. Orr TTTT ANTED Known— Splash Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towels 4£d, French Merinos Is per yard, Men's Tie 3 from 6d. — Andrew Ork. WANTED Known—That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods just opened — Andrew Orr. Tjrr ANTED Known— 3odcz Ladies' Corsets m all the Leading Makes and Styles at Andrew Orr's. " < ITT ANTED Known — 100 pairs Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Blankets from 16s 6d at A. Orr's. TILANNELETTES m all the New Shades, Best Quality.— A. Orr. TTTANTED Known— Best Mosgiel, Roslyn, and Kaiapoi Flannels from 9d per yard. — Andrew Oru. £/ 1 0 O O WORTH OP LADIES* and Gents' Boots (also Gum Boots), the Best Value m Canterbury. — Andrew Orr. TIT ANTED Known — Men's Suits from 21s, Boys' and Youths' from 9s Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. — Andrew Orr. SHEARERS. SHEARERS. SHEARERS. TXrANTED-SIXIT (60) Good Hand SHEARERS; Btart JUJNE 11; two Sheds guaranteed. Good men £1 per 100. P.U, agreement. JUNE Shed, 147,000 Sheep; second shed, 110,000 Sheep, but twelve less Shearers* We also require FORT? (40) MACHINE SHEARERS for Qaeenal&nd Border; start JULY 23. 95,000 Sheep— lßs per 100. Machines and all Shed Requisites supplied. Fast men j no learners, Apply by Letter, with copy of references j and usual deposit of £1, to WESTERN GRAZIERS' PASTORAL AND FINANCE CO., Limited., Circular Qaay, Sydney, N.S. W»le* 5U7



I Hanmer and Graves. ' \\TE ARE Oa.-h Buyers of OATS of T every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. VVE WANT Good Colonial Clover * Seed grown m the Ashbarton County. 5 110 HANMER AND GRAVES. *Af E HAVE FOX SALE— A FARM TT on thlß side of the Hinds river, worth £14 to £15 per aore, which can be bought Cheap. A first-class investment m a email way. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES, STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE; FACT remains that we can Store more Cheaply than anyone elwe— is proved thab we have more Grain m store, than any other store m ABhburton. HANMER AND GRATES, 5112 WEST STREET. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several lints of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz : — £>On CROSSBRED Four, Six and VVJKJ Eight-feooth EWES, m lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 1 AC\C% Twortooth HALFBRED ± t M\J\J WETHERS. Half of them j or more fit for Freezing. 2 Of) Well-grown HOSGfiTS. 200-&OO Halfbr "* I*\MBS, In A\JKJ-O\JVJ forward condition We are Purchasers for Clients of— 900-^On Halfbred EWtfS, m l amb to Lincoln Runs J,Of)-.^nO Throe-quarterbred <±\JKf-O\J\J EWES (y oUng ) ( n lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000-5000 ZS&g ° And other cl s-ies, which may be deter mined by reference to our books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WANTED TO PURCHASE fcOO Tona OATEN STRAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 5 97 CHAFF. CftAFF. CHAFF WANTED,— 1000 Tons OATEN CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR A TERM, npHE FARM belonging to Mr John ■*• Davison, situated m the A6hburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, wilh well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 90 Land and Stock 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. FRIEDLANDEfTIbrOS., Limited. 4 T O L ET. J~\FFICES m West Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BR<JS, LIMITED. 6_7_7 TTTT E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLA&DER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 A. LiWRIE & CO. HAVE pleasure In announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY 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 meaßure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low priceß, fit gHaranteed, 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 seaßon. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES— All sizes. Standard, Zealandia, and other noted brand 1 m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARJS OATS CHAFF BRAN and POLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WANTED Known— Great Reduction at Mbi&or's Obeap Boot Sale.



f T. Bulloelc. f T I N W A L D. JQQ TRIO A OF SECTION, No. 25, containing QUARTER-ACRE, fronting McMurdo street. __^^ T. BULLOOK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, •J?£ ACRES, being R.S'a. 26527, 26528 . * *-* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Caos's Properties. Terms if required. , T. BULLOQg. To Persons desirous of aoqulring a am* 1 piece of Land near town. I O ACRTBS, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, •*•"* fronting fche Main South Road, and near the County Saleyards. Price £40- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRST CLASS TENANT. Af\ ACRES, on which is erected a *" newly built dwelling house of five roonoß, with verandah, fronting the Race- course Road, and part of the Grange Estate. 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 £14?, being T.S. numbered 535, Peter street, containing £-aore, on which is erec'ed a Four-roomed Cottage with verandah and Iron roof, stable, shed, &c This property la centrally situated, being near the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative investment. T. BULLOOK. TO LET, ab a low rental, viz, 6s per week, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. PIANO FOR SALE. 'VTOT having sold the Ray A. Blake's -LAI Piano by auction, lam prepared to receive offers for it* T. BULLOOK. I^HE REV. A. BLAKtt'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Ironting the Main South Road, Not having disposed of this by auction I am prepared to accept offers for it« T. BULLOCK. FoiT SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly U*jij Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are Invited to inspect. Low Price will be aocepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. - * T. BULLOOK. PUBLIC NOTICES WANTED— CONTRACT TEAMS AT ONCE. Apply, J. C. N. GRIQG, 5 116 Longbeaoh. Henry Zander OA S NOW FOR SAL E- 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 (Hollifl] GUNS Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Ransomes and Hornsbys Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware Etc, Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND OLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of^ Me David Zander, Auctioneer* Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT > — AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office A uatrallan Mutual Provident Spolet



Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District; Court, holden at Ash barton ]y OTIOE is hereby given that Edgar *" Simmons Bwchanan, of Christ- ehnroh, sehoolraaster. was this day adjudged bankrupt, and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my Office on Qhe 22nd day of MAY, 1896, at. 11 o'olook m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashbnrfcon, May 15, 1896. 6 135 D. Thomas. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. BULLOCK'S AKOADE, I SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS (In conjunc- tion with Messrs H. Matson & Co., Christcharoh), has received instruc- tions from Meesre A. Otr and G. Murdook, trustees m the estate of the late MrJas. Stark, to Offer by Public Auction, as above, — THAT FIRST-CLASS FARM, Situated near WILLOUGHBY, And known as A. McKenzle'e, Containing 204a 1b 15p, Deposited Plan 340, parti of Lot) 3, Longbeach Subdivision. The land is reclaimed swamp of FIRST CLASS QUALITY, subdivided into cix paddocks, with good House and other outbuildings. Land such. as this is not now often placed on tho market, and as it has to be sold to close the Estate, it is well worthy of the attention of any one m search of a REALLY GOOD FaRM. Terms — 6 per cent cash, 15 per cent m a month, balance m five years at 5 per cent. Sftle at 2 p ra. DAVID THOMAS, 5 &<> Aehbutton. TINWALD SALEYARD& TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1896. T SHALL have for Bale at the above ■*• fixture, the following lines of good Sheep, an account of Clent Hills Estate— 1 AOO TWO -TOOTH Crossbred a.\J\./\J jj;wes and Wethers KK{\ SIX-TOOVH andFullmouth OOVJ Merino Wethers Both lines Good Sheep, and other lines of Fab and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. Also,— *.>On TWO AND FOUR-TOOTH O\ t\J Wethers m forward oondition. DAVID THOMAS, 6 144 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS. WANTED until .WEDNESDAY, the 20th insb., tenders for olearlng drain near Tinwald. 5 145 GEORGE GIDDINGS. TENDERS. f T^HE Hampstead Town Board invite _L Tenders for Carting about 300 cubic yards of Shingle to Church and Oxford Street?. Specification ab Mail Office. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by ' noon on MONDAY, May 18. G. W. ANDREWS, Chairman Hampsttad Town Board. 5 82 TO DBALEBS & OTHERS- mENDERS are invited for the lease of _L 39 acres 3 roods situated about half a mile from the Town Belt West, fronting the Wakanui Creek, 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 rpENDERS are invited for the Lease -■- for 3or 5 years, of 280 acres near the County Saleyards, being RSs. 24028, 25587, and others, part of the Grange Estate. Tenders received up to MONDAY, 25th inst. Full particulars oh appli- cation. : The highest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. 5 139 T. BULLOOK. TO GRAZIERS AND FARMERS. mENDERS are invited for the 1 PURCHASE OF, and RIGHT TO FEED OFF, 833 acres of TURNIPS on the Highbank Estate, which has been acquired by the Crown from M, Ingle Brown, Esq. The turnips are comprised m Five Lots, viz :— • Lob 1 about 93 acres, inclusive of 63 acres m grass m same paddock. Lot 2 about 195* acres »» 3  183$  „ 4 „ 155 „ 5 „ 206  Tenders, marked * Tepder, Highbank,' and addressed to the undersigned, will be received up to NOON OF MONDAY, May 18, 1896. The lots are offered separately. In the event of a person requiring more than one lob, he must submit a separate tender for each such lot. Each tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £5 m cash, by post office order or cheque, marked good for 14 daye. The successful tenderer tor each lot, upon being notified that his tender has been accepted, shall pay the Receiver of Land Revenue, Christchurch, the full amount of his tender, whereupon he will receive a license to depasture stock upon the said lob until July 31, 1896 In the event of a successful tenderer failing to make such payment, his deposit shall be forfeit to the Crown, Full particulars may be obtained of the undersigned. Plans may also be seen at the Post Office, Rakaia, and at Highbank. The highest; or any tender will riot necessarily be aooepted. J. W. A. MARCHANT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Dlstriob Land and Survey Office, 698 Ohribtchurch, May 9, 1896. Many ladies complain the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tea they will be satisfied. The 2/4 i« superb



You have ruined your constitution sumcienbly by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit aydrinbingonZy Kozib Tka ; it is pure. The 2/4 is delicious T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896. TO FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS. DESIRABLE FARM OF 106 ACRES lOG Situated m the CELEBRATED WAKANUI DISTRICT ! Near the Wakanui Creek, and only about 3£ miles from town. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Samubi Scott, on aocounb of his having purchased a large property m another part of the County, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his well known farm situated near the Elgin School, and about 3£ miles from Town, being— R.S/d 18707, 20605 and parb of 20607, j 25918, containing m all 106 Acres, 3 Roods 34 Perches, divided by well grown Jive fencea into 7 con- venient sized paddocks, a portion m English Grasses and Clover, the remainder suitable for cropping during the coming season, well watered. There are a Farm-house of four rooms, Dairy, Store room, Stable, etc, erected on the property. It is very conveniently situated near town, and suitable for a family man, being close to the school, and seldom such a favorable opportunity occurs of acquit- ing a farm m the well known Wakanui district. Further particulars on application. Terms of Payment Liberal. Note time of sale— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 5 125 Auctioneer. public Notices. A SHBURTON RIFLE VOLUjNTEER m o cial ODDFELLOWS' HALL, MONDAY, MAY 25. Double Tickets, 2s tid ; extra ladies Is. W. E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding A.R.V. 5 136 TE KORERO. riiHE adjourned Annual Meeting of the J_ Society will be held m the Orange Hall (back room), on TUESDAY, the 19th inst., 8 p.m, H. H. FOOKS. 5 137 Hon Secretary, NOTICE. ALL MONEYS owlßg to the late William Bego and all claims against the Estate must be handed m to the Executors by SATURDAY, May 30. HELEN BEGG. JAMES OROY. 5 14[ Ashton. ADVT. A DISCLAIMER. TO THE EDITOR, QIR,- kJ I see m your issue of Thursday, that a person named William Fawoett was convicted of using bad language. May I ask you to state that I am m no way connected wibh the said person who is a stranger to the district. — I am, etc., WILLIAM FAWOETT, Allenton. Ashburton, May 16, 1896. 5 138 HENRY TIMP3ON, of Alford 3 Forest, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting nf the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of Geraldine, ro be holden at Goraldine on the third day of J une, 1896, spply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Pablican's License lor 3 House situated at Mount Somers and known sb the Mount Somers Hotel. Dated the 15th day of May, 1896. 5 143 HENRtf TIMP3ON. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. "THE WISH IS BATHER TO THE THOUGHT." AS it has come to our knowledge that our Competitors have been, with the evident intention of damaging our Business, industriously and wrongfully circulating Reports thai: we are withdraw- ing from the New Zealand trade, we take this means of denying Buch reports "In Toto," and hereby inform our numerous customers that we have not, nor never had, any intention of doing so. Our Business will continue to be con- ducted m New Zealand as m the past, and a full supply of our Celebrated BINDERS, REAPERS, MOWERS, TEDDERS, RAKES, DRILLS and EXTRA PARTS Will be obtainable. Thanking you for your valued favors m the past, and soliciting a continuance of same. — We are, fai'hfully yours, WALTER A. WOOD M. and R.M. CO. Ohristchurch, New Zealand, May 13, 1896. Agent R. B. RESTF.LL, 5 142 Ashburton. Have you tried Kozib Tea ? If not do so at once 1 it i% delicious



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