MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Borough By-Laws.—J&ne Primmer was charged with allowing a chimney m her house m Burnett Street to be on fire on the after noon of April 21. She pleaded guilty, but explained that by an accident the frying pan h*d been upsec and the fat m the fire ma \> the blaze. The chimney had been swept two months ago. She was dismissed with a ctutioD. Civil Cases.—Gatchell v Compton, claim £10 for damages, Mr Wilding appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. The case arose out of one recently heard before the Court m which the ranger's assistant Lowe was fined £1 for having driven Galchell's mare to the pound while the mare had hobblea on. The mare's feet were badly cut, *nd the claim now made was for damages sustained by the act of the ranger's assistant, for whose acts m the ordinary ecope of the assistant's employ ment, the ranger was responsible.—M Gatehell, said he was a general dealer, and went, about the country with a vun. On April 6, he camped m his van on a seldom used road about two miles north of Ashbur ton. He hobb'ed his mare, laying down her feed by the wheel of the van. In the morn iDg he was awakened by the barking of his dog and on getting up found that both mare and dog had gone. Followed to the pound where he found both mare and dog. The it.are was sweating from the very tips of her ears, and the hobblea had cut her ankles, and the blood was running down over her hoofs. She was m such a state that, finding no one at the pound, he went to the police station and Constable Moore came with him and saw the mare. This was about half past six. Then saw Compton and afterwards Lowe. The latter acknowledged having driven the mare to the pound, The mare was taken away to the poiioe station by the constable, and witntss did not see her again till she was brought to Court, and Lowe was fined £1 for cruelty to her. Had refused to release her from the pound, but on the advice of the constable, he paid 3s to Cjmpton, m name of fees. The mare was now nine years old, and when she was with him befoie being driven to the pound he would not have taken £25 for the animal ; now she would not fetch £12 at a sale. Four days after the injury he got a permit and a certificate to wo; k the mare, but only at light work. She was now stiff m one leg, with the back sinew swollen. By Mr Cuthbertsoh—The hobbles were saddler- > made, and were perfectly furnished. Was ' summoned for having his mare at large, and the summons was served upon him at the dip on the north road, to which place he had . walked and trotted the mare, with the object of seeing the extent of injury she had received.—W. JjL Kingston, shoeing smith and farrier, said the mare was brought to his place on Ap; il 6. She was a good up standing useful mare, of about £20 value The muscles of her fore legs weie much j swollen, and the skin below the pasterns broken and bleeding. The hobbles were off then, but ordinary hobbies would not oausi: the injuries unlebs with violent usage. The mare was m a very depressed condition. He believed the treatment she l.ad received] would depreciate her value, and unless it | were weil known how the injuries were inflicted it would be difficult to sell the m*re at all.—F. Mahood said the mare was worth from £15 to £20.— R. Alcorn, J.P., said he tried the case m which Lowe was fined for cruelty. That was m the forenoon. Had not known ihe animal before that case, bat he said there were new tores on the pastern joints. Believed that the mare had not been driven fast, but too fast for a mare with hobbles on. The injuries might not do any real harm, but they would be a permanent eyesore, and would dt-preciate her value by about £5. Ihe coupling strap waa not very long. —M, C. Gatchell re cailed, said he could not drive tht mare now with the same freedom he could before. He reckoned he had lost a week's woik m , consequence of the injury 10 the mare. B> I Mr Cuthbertson—The dog would have pre vented Lowe from taking off the hobbles if he had dismounted to do so. For the defence Mr Cuthbertson called W. de B. Compton, who said that at the pound the mare was sweating a bit. The hobbles were off her feet then. Ihey were not proper hobbles, being too short m the coupling and too rough int-ide, and like'y to chafe. He believed m a month's time there would be nothing to be seen of the injures. Lowe was not b, servant of witness at all, but was ranger on his account for several districts. Witness was ranger for the borough, Hamp stead, Wakanui, and other places. If Lowe brought stock to the pound he waa allowed driving fees. He had impounded a good many horses, but alwaya with witness's sanction.—John Hefford, carrier, also gave evidence. Had seen the mare, which he thought waß worth about £12. —W. J. Silcoek said ten inches to a foot should be the length of a coupling chain for hobbles, and there should be a swivel m the centre. Well made hobbles should not hurt a horse, —George Pocock also said that horses properly hobbled should not suffer m driving a mile. Had he been m the assistant ranger's place he would have taken the hobbles off. Failing that, he would have allowed the mare to take her own pace. A foot should be the length of the coupling chain. — David Thomas, who had been asked to inspect the mare m the courtyard, said she was old, but of a very good sort. She had done a lot of work and showed the effects of it. He valued her at £10 or £12. There were marks on her fetlocks, but these would disappear m a few weeks, and the mare had suffered no permanent injury. Her hind legs were worse thin her front ones. Any damage would be from the loss of her work by being laid aside.—Hie Worship found that Lowe was acting under Compton'a that he had no right to drive the horse to the pound at the pace he had done with the hobbles on, The horse had suffered no permanent iojury whatever, but had been disabled for a week. He gave judgment for 35s and costs,—Robinson v Mary Hickey, claim £5 13s 9d for goods supplied. Mr Cuthbertsou for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant.- —Joseph Robinson, storekeeper, (Einwald, said he had been dealing with Mrs Hickey for four years. Never had at any time aaything to do with her husband, as Mrs Hickey had asked him cot to let her husband know anything about her dealiDg with witness. She also sold lambs to witness. John Hickey became bankrupt some monshs ago. The accounts produced agunst "Mr Hickey" wers m witness's handwriting Could not say why they were so made out, bub Mrs Hickey gob the accounts as well as the goods. Had known all along that Mrs Hickey had a separate account, and had never dealt with Hickey at all. Went to Hickey's meeting of creditors because he had been notified, but oaly to tell Mr Daviaon that he had nothing to do with Hickey at all.—John Davison, deputy official assignee, said that m the bankruptcy it turned out that every tiling belonged to Mrs Hickey, and the husband had no assets.—Mrs Hickey m evidence said the goods were got for the family, and at the cart. The property she i possessed had been acquired by her by her earnings both before and since her marriage. The money paid to Robinson by her had been received from her husbend by her an i paid over. She had bad receipts from Mr Robinson for goods m her husband's name, but ehe could not say what the dates were, — John Hickey said he became bankrupt m July last. He scheduled the debt now s-iif-d for as a debt owng by him^ and Robinson had asked him for payment. Ihe goods were -ill got for the use of the family. Could not read, nor could hia wife read. When he filed he put m Robinson as one of the crediiors. The house he lived m was his wife's, so was all the property. The house was built with his money, but the Sfctkna were bought with his wife's funds. ■r~ His Worship said the statement by Robinson that the case was an exception from the usual category. It was sought to make the wife become personally respon sible, but the accounts had been rendered m the name of the husband, and his Wor ship saw no reason m the case for departing from the usual course and plaintiff was nonsuited.—Rollitfc and Co v Crawford Bros*., £54 14 5d ; J. Stephens v F. Parkin, £2 2s Id j W. J. Silcoek v Mrs Campbell judgment for plaintiff*) m each caae by de fault. *"

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves respotisib'e for tho opinions expressed by our correspondents;

CROSSING AT THE STATION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—May I direct the attention of the Ashburton Stationmaster to the need of a little more light ou the lines and ihe space just opposite the station. On dark nights uone but the young; and active can safely venture across from the platform to the Wills Street corner. A lamp ou the goods shed, lighting the right of way running past it, would probably be sufficient, always provided that the trucks and carriages are uot placed direclly across it.—l am, etc., Old Fogey.

THE METHVEN SALEYARDS AFFAIR

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Under same cover please find copy of leiter addressed by me to the Ashburton Standard, but which does not appear m that journal of this morning. Kindly give the same a place m your columns and oblige.—l am, etc., Dan Hrick. April 28, 1897.

PROPRIETOR ASHBURTON STANDARD.

Sib,—The extended report of the Methven sale m your paper of even date is so bristling with venom and untruths towards one of the junior salesmen, who has made his mark m the field, on the road, and will yet m the rostrum, that I can't a;low it to go unchal lenged, notwithstanding the fast of its carrying, m the eyes of anyone of penetra tion, the condemnation it so richly deserves. Mr R. Curtis has been guilty of taking to himself a young wife, the rank and conside ration of whose family -—more particularly the Hon. Major Steward—whom we all know of your entertaining such esteem for. Her cc the "commanding presence" of another salesman—which I gladly endorse—and the "feeble representative" and his "almost inaudible voice" which Mr D. Thomas bad. Oh ! Joseph ! 1 told you once or twice to fight fair, and I would endeavor to pick you up—no matter at what cost. This is a wretched style of fighting. Other untruths there are m the report, one of which will suffice, wherd you say "Mr Bland next offered 600 crossbred wethera which were passed mat 7s 6d." You are foud of wager ing, and, m order to gratify your desire m that direction, I'll stake £5 m Mr J. Sealy's hands, you staking a similar sum, the whole amount to bs handed to the treasurer of the Hawke's Bay relief fund, that there was no such entry at Methven. I have heard ot the mountain m labor which 1 rought forth a mouse; but you are infinitely better that labored so industrioi sly m giving a report of the Methven sale and brought forth a " bull"—that ugly one that Mr W. Doherty entrusted you to sell for him m 1889, and you yet have the unblushing effrontery of describing yourself the "worthy knight" when you were such a dismal failure, what j Mr R, Cur!is is not, and will not be. 1 "tiust, m jus'ice to the latter gentleman, you will publish this. If not, I will take every paius to give it the widest publicity.— I am, etc., Dan Brick, Tara, April 26.

ASHBURTON CLUB.

'Ihe twelfth annual meeting of members o the Ashburton Club and MSA. was held on Tuesday i-vening, at which there was a large attendance. The President, Mr A. A. Fooka, was iv the chair, and moved the adoption of the balance sheet, which was a record one. Th:.s waa his farewil. appearance before them as president, and he desired to thank the < fficers and members for the assistance given m maintaining the excellent discipline that had been maintained m the Club, and he. was sure the same hearty sympathy m this direction would be extended to his successor, Mr J H. Pauling, who they would find was the right man m the right place. He ilesired just to say m his farewell remarks that the good conduct of the Club represented iheir main plank, and members knew that last year it had been a very strong {dank indeed. The balance sheet having been unanimously adopted, the Chairman made a brief state ment of the expenditure during hia term. Something like £300 had been expended m the erection of a new billinrd room, the purchase of a new table, etc, and now the billiard room was one of the best m the county. The buffet and secretarial accom modation had been increased at. a coat of £100 ; and the library had had £50 expended m tew books, while a special room had been set apart for the circulating library business alone. The elections were proceeded with, and Mr J. H. Pauling was unanimously ehoaen President, and Mr T. E. Upton Vice-President. A smoke concert, which waa largely attended, was held m ihe Oddfellows' Hall after the business meeting.

A WELLINGTON SENSATION.

A Supposed Poisoning: Case

{Lyttelton Times Correspondent.) Wellington, April 28. The public mind, owing to the non-dis- I closure of further particulars m connection I with the alleged poisoning case which the i police are investigating, is indulging m a j considerable amount of surmise and specula- ! tion. Yesterday and to-day the subject of much conversatii n has been the probability \ that the death of a certain legislator was m | some way connected with the police investi- ; gatrbns. It was asserted that the grave of the deceased had been opened. This is, 1 understand, incorrect. The generality of people do not give credence to these sur mises. It is pointed out that the person referred to died five or six months prior to the date on which the police have informed the Press that the person died who is sup posed to have been poisoned. It is point el out on the other haud, that the police may have intentionally misled the Press m order to put them off the scent. It ia again argued that the dead legislator was attended by trained nurses for three or four months prior to his demise, which would prevent poison being administered. The only other sus picious death m the locality indicated by the police waa that of a gentleman once connected with a certain buaine-a m Wellington. The date of his death was alo some months prior to the date hinted at by the police. It is said that his widow has been living with a man, and that the pair have been quarrelling considerably recently, and it is supposed that the man has obtained certaininformation as to the demise of the woman's husband, of which he hasapprised the police. Further and more definite infor mation respecting the matter is daily ex pected, but up to the present the police have refused to give any particulars.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph | Wellington, April 29. Ihe publication of the rumors about the poisoning ct.se near Wellington has given rise to a number of versions, none of whjch, h '.s any foundation^ fact. Que inparticu:ar has been busily spread about identifying it with a family of high position, and a no doubt scandalous perversion of the facts has caused great unpleasantness to the relatives. Another statement ia that the Government Analyst has been instructed to make an analysis of certain exhibits the result of three exhumations, but this is emphatically denied by the police. No corpse has been disinterred and no application made to the Colonial Secretary.

SHOCKING MURDER AT AMBERLEY.

I Press Association -By Electric Telegraph. Christciiubch, April 28. A girl earned Alice Lawcock, sixteen years of age, whose parents live near Amberley, was murdered to-day. She went to the township m the morning for letters and parcels, a d as she did not retain, a search piity was oiganised, and her bodj was found concealed under a heap of gorse m a plantation. Her throat was cut from ear to ear A man was seen on the road about the time the murder mat have been "committed. The police think they have a clue. The Amberley representative of the Puss supplies the following particulars concerning the tragic occurrence:— Miss Lawcock, the deceased, was sixteen years of age. She was a quiet, unassuming young woman, and lived with her mother, who is a widow, and occupies a farm at Douglas's ro d, about a mile or a mile and a half west of Amberley. It had been Miss Lawcock's custom to daily go into Amberley for the let! ecK and papers, and at 11 a.m yeaterday she left her home for that purpose. As the distance was not grear, and Mrs Lawcock knew ofnothingspecialtodetainher daughter, she became very anxious about her when at ihree o'clock m the afternoon she had not returned. Mrs Lawcock made enquiries among friends and neighbours, but the resut only tending to increase her anxiety she next communicated with Constable Roche, who is stationed at Amber'ey. He immediately organised a search party of six men, and at 4,30 pm. they commenced operations. An hour later i hey found a young lady's broken parasol among some tees near a thick gorge bush, about 5 chains on the west side of theKowai river bed. Upon moving the gorse they found the body of Miss Lawcock under it. The body waa rigid, death having taken place some time, and the throat waa very deeply cut. The body was plaoed m the charge of the police pending the inquest which will ba held. Up to the present the perpetrator of the deed is unknown, but suspicion attaches to a stranger who was seen m the district during the day. A strong party of police went lo Amberley from the adjoining districte. Ihe Ohiistchurch police were notified of the afFur and about niue o'clock last night Inspector Broham, with Detectives Benjamin, Mj,'demand Marsack and Mounted Constable Shejiperd, left by special train for the sceno of the tragedy. A close search is to be nude for the supposed murderer.

AN ARREST MADE,

Constable Roche airotted a man at Waikari last night on suspicion if being concerned m the murder of Miss Lawcock.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

Tinwald.

The annual ny eting of householders was held on Monday e\eniDg. Mr Clothier was voted to the chair, aud read the autunl report and balance sheet, which showed that the outgoing Committee started wi'h a credit bilance of £10 10s lid, and Lft a present bakuce of £1 6i lOd. The erection of the gymnasium apparatus accouuts for the present balance being so small. Key J. Blackburne, m mo vine; that the report be received aud adopted, laid great stress on the parents neglecting to send their children regularly to school, and hoped they would send them regulirly m future. He moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee and teachers, which was unanimously carrisd. The bal!ot for the new Committee resulted as follows:—J A. Clothier 23, James Hampton 21, John Stephens 18, F. Bonnington 17, James Guclsell 15, Chatles ] Doherty 15, J M. Hunpton 14, Charles Hawkins 10, E. Kirdy 9, S. G leg 8, W. i Huston 8. The first seven were elected. A vote of thanks was passed lo the Churnvin, and the meeting ol sed.— \ meeting of the iu:w Committee was then held, and Mr Clothier waa re-elected chairman. It was | decided m regard to the Hawke's By relief fund to ask the Chairman ot the Tiuwald Town Board to call a meeting to see what could be done. It was resolved that the Committee meet at aeven o'clock on the second Tuesday m each month, and that the Chairman and Mr Gudsell sign cheques. Mr W. Biggs waa appoiuted secretary. The Chairman was authorised to procure a supply of pos* carda to notify members re meetings. The meeting then adjourned.

Dromore.

At the householders' meeting held on the 26 fh the following were elected members of the Committee : —Messrs Cindy (chairman) Langley, Allen, Wilson, J. Blackburn, T. Blackburn, and Quigiey.

SPORTING.

TIMARU RACES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Timaru Racecourse, April 29, The South Canterbury Autumn meeting commenced to-day. The weather was dull and the attendance good. Following are the resultß :— High Weight Handicap—Lady Lrar 1> Pitch and Toss 2, Double Event 3. Won by half a length. Dividend—£6 15s. Washdyke Welter—Glenore 1, Padlock 2, Liberty 3. Won easily. Dividend— £8 4s. Hack Race.—Miss Orwell 1, Ro?ehill 2, Toxa 3. Won by a headi Dividend—£3. Autumn Handicap.—Telemeter 1, Jewel 2, Lidy Somnus 3. Won by a little o\ T6r a length. Dividend—£s 14s.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Hutt Racecourse, April 29. The weather is fine but threatening, with a light souiherly wind blowing. The course is improved by the early showers. The attendance is fur. For the first time for three years there are publicans' booths on the course, which is now m the Gtaki i district. It formerly constituted a portion | of the Suburbs. Following are the resultß Wai\\etu Handicap—On Dit 1, Miser 2, Hillstone 3. Won easily. Time—l.34i Dividend—£2 17s. Maiden HANDicAP~-In-the-Swim(Derrett) 1, Thunder 2, Sylph 3. Won by two lengths. Dividend—£4 123. Thompson Handicap, of 300 soys; one mile.—Waiuku, Bst, 131 b, 1; St. Paul, Bst 12lb, 2 • Pom Pom 3. All started but Gold spur, t eda, and Boreas. From a fair start Waiuku and St. Paul were quickest to move, with Barahot next. Much the same position was maintained for six furlongs, but m the straight St Pdul made a decided challenge, and boi h he and Waiuku had a great struggle i down the straight, the latter gaining the verdict by half a leng'h. Marino was left at the post and finished last. 'Jime—l.46., Dividend—£s 19s.

BRITISH FISCAL SYSTEM.

A Significant Statement. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. London, April 28. In the House of Commons Colonel Howard Vincent, M.P. for Sheffield, moved that a toll be levied on foreign manufactures imported into Fngland m order to provide pensions for the poor. Mr Balfour opposed the motion. He admitted it might possibly be ne cessary, m order to raise new revenue, to modify the existing fiscal system. The motion was negatived.

Interprovincial News.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph j

Obituary. I

Nkw Plymouth, April 29. Mr J. T. Upjohn, aged 89, a very old settler of Tar*nalu, and formerly a member of the Provincial Council, died to-day.

Mail Notice.

Expended mail notice per s.s. Ru thine, I 8 p.m. to day. I

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Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a. m« till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY- STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 "A ROYAL TRIBUTE.' T)ARLIAMENT has decreed that New X Zealand shall excel any Australian colony m the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of Stste, the Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a I devoted people, who have sent such a mili i tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stiucts and ability to aid old England m the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals m the face of a hostile seci ion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too miagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly thow some dis crimination m awardirg honours to Colonial Preniers, aud we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader cf New Zealand returning with something more thaa a "Sir" to bis name. The form tf title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which frbm the acalogy of strength and popularity Will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos, Ihe Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He if Strong. So is Suratuta Tea] He has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China, No more is Suratura.Tor His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea ! He goes farther than other Premiers. ;_- So doea Suratuia than ordinary Tea|



Entertainments. THE HAWKis BAY FLOOD DISASTER. A CONCERT WILL be given m the Oddfellows' Hall, Anhburton, on FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1897, la aid of the Relief Fund. Under the patronage of Hie Worship the Mayor. Tickets 3?, 2s, Is. To commence at 8 o'clock. WM. JOLLIFFE, 4 286 Hon. Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICES FIRST-OLA S~S~ FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Paib of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATE, Near Waimate, South Canterbury, New Zealand. About i OAAA ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL' £\J\)\) TURAL LANDS, m well fenced farms of various sizes. FTHHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, X bountifully watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FATTENING. | Two Railway Stations are on the Eatate, within few minutes' walk, by good roads, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimate township, and about equidistant fum Timaru aud Oamam shipping poits. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Libert'. For further paiticulars apply to Messts WRIGHT,i-TKPHENSON &' CO., DiLGKTY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNESS & LkOREN, FRIEDLAJS'DER BROS., Limited. Or Mr DOUGLAS, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. Particulars as to terms of Sale may be ascertained at Mail Office. 4 177 HAWKB'S BAY RELIEF FUND. GIFTS OF CLOTHING. WILL those who wish to send contribu tions m cast off Clothing or any. thing, kindly send to Mrs <i. W. Andrews, East Belt, or to Mrs Jackson, next Dri 1 Shed, as a parcel is to be sent by TUES DAY'S Steamer, through the W.C.IU, Christchurch. 4 289 /Tu~ESSING COMPBTITfoN, VX IN AID OF THE HAWKE'S BAY RELIEF FUND, TO-MORROW & SATURDAY, when sixpence a guess will be charged for that purpose. There will be several prizes, a Fine Saddle of Mutton, etc., at James Tasker's. Tancred Street. 4 287 IN Connection with the Guessing Com petition I will have a display of prime Heifer Beef, half bred down and merino wether Mutton, Lamb, Pork, Pork and Beet Sausages, German Sausage and Saveloys from Christchurch. JAMES TABKER. 4 288 THE above will be paid for information, which will secure the conviction of the thieves, who lash night, or early this morning, stole my gate. 4 277 3. KEIR. fTclarkT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUBT ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden E;;gle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U. N OS, *d j Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 2sjs£ftjbundle^ 4_lo TIT IS S mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Aehbuston th&t she has commence-1 Business as Dies 3 and Haoit Maker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upoi Ladies at their residences if required. Present; uddreH-Wjllß Stwet fi»s(-» Aih burton. 4 3$



Friedlander tsros. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897. Special Consignment of 1 £\ FIRST.CLASB DRAUGHT MARES X<i and GELDINGS, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from a Southern Client to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, AT THEIR YARDS, WEST STREET, "1 O FIRST-CLASvS MARES and T C\ I/O GELDINGS. ±/C These Horses can be thoroughly recom mended being all young, strong, and good stamps, and are subject to trial, being just out of work. R. FhIEDLANDER, 4 284 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALF. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897. MESSRS FRIELLANDKR BROS., Limited, instructed by the Holder of BilJ of Sale, will Sell at their WEST STRBKT YARDS the following :— HORSES. q C O W S. 1 Dray, 1 Trap, Set Disc Harrows, Double - furrow Plough, M <ssey Reaper, Set four - leaf Harrows, Broadcast Seed Sower, Harness, ■ and Lot of Sundries. Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 283 Auctioneer, j Q^~ACRE~ FARM AT METHVEN: ! WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 acre?, being lot 6, Mr D. Cvmeron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-class quality. Full particulars on application to 4 118 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "TTT ANTED TO PURCHASE -100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. Business Notices DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHER JEWELLERY, SILVER & K.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATOHMAE3K and JEWELLER, EAST STREET, TTAS Juab received a new Stock of JEWELLERY AND vVATCHES Direct from England. The Largest and Choicest Stock io thi District is to be seen at S. SALEK'S i EAST STKEET, SPECIAL Attention is <3t&wn to the Splendid Selection of I LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S. SALEK'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness h ths Quality of the work done.



Easiness Notices. the boot trade. McDonald &' McDiarmid OP THE . Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, A RE Undoubtedly m the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen* Stylish Boots and Shoes of 'Tm ?S Tfcb*lr Duke Of Yovk ' B°atock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Herz, SIKOKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. (fl .°2^.^ i°?OWßho7 B»oh°ioe Selection of Boots, Phoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. nJS£°£° ffTA3I B°? T1 V defy wmp^^-ion. Being Manufacturers we are m a position to offer chem to the Public at FIRS!' CO.3T. PnLThl RPriSr. BCripJ;iOn iOfr Bootß ' Shoe*' op SIi PP erß m^e t0 order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only firsb quality material used. M CDONALD & M^DIARMID, B OT MANUFACTURES AND IMPOKTEES, T KTHBHTAQ *T EAST STREET. J. NIOHOLAS, Manager.



/ Ifred Har ison, HOTJiS K HO i) F L lIN ITtJKE Aiv D EFFECTS. FBJBAY, APBIL 30, ONE O'CLOCK SHARP. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr T. F. Hammond, i to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises, MOORE STREET, The whole of his • HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Single aud Double Bedsteads, Bedding, Biankets, Sheets, etc., ! Withstands and Sets, Tables, Chairs, Sofas and Easy Chairs, Carpets, Oil cloths, Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, I ! Copper Boiler, etc, Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 272 Auctioneer. D. Tftoraas. 1 AICIUE FRIDAY, APEIL 30,-1897. THE ANNUAL DRAFT OF LONG BEACH HORDES. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from John Grigg, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture the annual draft of HEAVY and LIGHT HORSES without reserve as follows :— QK DRAUGHT MARES and GELD /£ O INGS just, out of work. 9A HACKS and HARNESS HORSES O\J by General Tracy and Norfolk Lad. After the above Sale, on account of same Owner will be offered,— 4First.class two-year-old DRAUGHT ENTIRE COLTS. A Good Yearling DRAUGHT ENTIRE 4fc COLTS. 3 Half-brothers to General Tracy, and half sister to Calista. ; , Sale 12 o'clock. Notice—No other Entries will be taken for this Sale. D. THOMAS, 4 152 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. Hanmer and Graves. W A N T E D, 50 TONS I OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN BBEAF CHAFF. 4 71 EANMKR AND GRAVFs. "dip. _7 dip- WE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and ktep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton j Saieyards lately m the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there > [at current rates. Little's Dip v, ill be v el. PIG FEliDr^CHlcFiirilD. WE hwa for bale —Crushed Parley (sf'ior) for jig feec'. Whole and Broken <Ji:ick Whea^. SEED WBEAT\ SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. VU"Kc-n Supply SEED WHJ6i,\T and TT OATS, all varieties, grown m various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLKY FOR^EUJD. SEA OF AZOF BAHLEY. WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call m. '~~&}>A IiROWBILITOATis"" FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED~OATSL \XT& Have for Sale Ung and Short T T Feed Oats. 7 CHAFF. "CHAFK WE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap lino for Cow Fted. ' PLOUGH SHARES. T> EGULAR Supplies Imported by us, JL\> direct from the rankers ; both Ransomed and Hornsby's—tslandurd sizes. Prices, lowest current, KO^AL~OIL^ISO° Fire Tett. Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to he the most Superior Oil m the market. AGRIOULTUnir^ALTr IjlOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for 1 Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have m Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, mi i eluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing off turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. HANMER & GRAVES. NEW LINKS m Clotbmg. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and Bee. Grand range of Men'a Mercery — W. H. Cou/iER. EX "Gothic." Banrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special hues m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound. -"The Hall," East Street, WANTED, Egg 8} 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prioea given by Fletghbh Bkos., C*eh Supply Stores,



Synopsis op New advertisements. J, Keir—£l reward. Friedlander Bros.—Sale of horses, cattle and imp emente Sale of first class draught ho;see, Saturday next. Hawke's Bay Relief Fund—Concert. Hanmer and Graves—Mew business ad vertisement. Craighead and Berry man-—New business advertisement. County Council—E'eofcoral rolls for 18^7. James Tasker—Notices, For Sale—Piano. Quinces for Sale—J. Porter.



Wanted. FoR SALE.—Piano, very cheap, good instrument, English. On view at ■dLFBED Harbison's Rooms. 4 290 171RESH Oysters, Groper, Mackerel, j Haddocks, Smoked B^rracouta, and RABBITS, To-night.— Jewitt, Burnett Street. 4 292 QUINCES for Sale for Jam or Jelly, als° good keeping. Apply at Nursery, Aiicnton.— James Porter. 4 293 THE LIFE BOATafc the Salvation Army on Thursday next at eight, m charge of Captain Willis. Scenic effects, Nautical Songs. Admission, 6d. 4 266 rT)Q LET—Cottage and half an acre of X land, Edward Stephens, Tmcied Street. 4 91 FUUND — Nineteen shillings caUi to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WELDON'S Ladies' and Children's Journals for March, Young Ladies' Journals for April, Review of Reviews for Apiil Something to P«ead, Navy and Army. Also Ziska by Corelli, Mistress Spitfire, Briton or Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books. —H. M. Jones. WANT/KD Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockeiy, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Special Show m rur Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th iust, and following days. The cieam of the Colonial Mills m Drees Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTS D Known—Met eery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete cletrance effected m this departrm nt during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new aud up to date m shape, style, aud pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner. ANTED Kuown-The New Flann~el ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 WANTED Known—The cheapest aud most reliable boot shop m Ash burton at Melloh's Zealandia Boot Store. BARRETT BROS, have just opened aotne new lines m clothiDg. Our noted 11 Wear-well " Mosgiel Tweed Suit ab £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.--" The Hall," Eajo Street. Tenders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. npENDERS are invited for the Erection of _L a Stable at the Borough Council Yard. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerks Office, where tenders will ba received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, May 3. 0.. E. FQOKS & SON, 4 234 Borough Engineers. TO J3UILDERS. * mENDERS are Invited for the EREC- X TION OF DWELLING HOUSE near Alford Forest Road Tenders close at 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, May Ist, 1897. THOMAS P. KILWORTH, 4 269 Bridge Works. Public Notices. r— ' — • ASHBURTON CO-OPERATIVE MONEY OLUB. rnHE First Payment will be TUESDAY, JL 4th May, from 730 fo 9 o'clock at MoKEAGUE'S STORE, Arcade Entrance, (temporarily). JOHN McKEAGUE, 4 270 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1897. NOTICR is hereby given that m accor dance with the provisions of the Counties Act., 1886. a copy of the Electoral Rolls and Defaulters Lists of the various Ridings m this County are on view from April 2,1 to May 15, 1897, at the following places, and a copy of the above a'so at the County Council's Offices, Ashburton. Mount Hutt Riding—Road Bo ird Office, Methvea Mount Somers Riding—Road Board Office, Mount Somers I South Rakaia Riding—Road Board Office, South Rakiiia Rangitata Riding—Road Board Office, Lismore Wakanui Riding—Mr Dickie's house, Wakanui Ashburton Riding—Bond's Store, Whcatstone Upper Ashburton Riding—Miss Bishop's Store, Alfred Forest 3soad All objections thereto to ba lodged—one copy at the County Council's Office, and one copy at the 8. W. Court Offices, Ashburton«<-« on or before May 31, 1897. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. A^buytioo, April 87, imi 4 Ss?6



WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and. best quality m Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' tnillinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Indies own mst?ri#B roacte i}»



The weather prophe spredict that thelong fine dry spe'l which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead an<l Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, whioh has hitherto given such satisfaction, and m anticipation of a 3till larger sale for these good.9 a this season they are now showing probab!y the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited iv Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three mouths trial, if defective money returned).* All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throuf" <it with strong silk, ventilated and ever} 'prore ment "up to date,"—Advt. 1 294



A collection of soma twenty-five varieties of apples are on view m Mr Barrett's win- \ dow, Arcade. They are a fine, handsome, ' clean lot, representing the late or keeping sorts, and such as our farmers and fruit growers nrght find it profitable to cultivate. They were grown by Mr Porter of Allenton. Don't Cough, — Relief can be obtained ! immediately. Use 'KEATJNG'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly Unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians They at once check the oough and remove the cause wi'hout any after < ffect; the most delicate can therefore can take 'hem. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures rofib, gold everyvljeri. m tin la lid each.



"VV7"ANTED Known—The celebrated P. D m Corsets m al! prices and oolprs.-— A.0»», r $ j$