CORRESPNDENCE.

tWs do uot hold ourselves respons'b o fur the opiaions expressed by our correspondents)

THE RECENT ASSAULT CASE.

TO THB EDITOR

SlB, —The case in which the jockey Mitchell was proseco-ed for aHewpHng to ttS.-auit the girl Mary Allen at S.- awe IJote: pre»ents somx curiou* features, and su ge:-ts Btiiougly that an nit ration in the law deal ing with such cases should be made. he cv dence throughout w^s rather contradic tory, and the B-nch made some trenchant remarks respecting he evidence of the witness Edward*. The c-ise wa« not strong esiougn to. go Uj a ju y. but the justices w re ( sa-isfied that an as-aul of some kind hail bepn oomtnitted, ojr which fact, I thii.k, theie can be no reaeouable doubt. The girl.«. evidence was so far corroborated lhat her screams brought upon the scene two pe'Boi>s —Mra Shaw and E.lwarda and there was the additional confirmation that the injuries t> Miss Ailen'a face and mck, with her sat sequent indisposition, testified to the assault. However, under the circumelances, the Bench had no option but to du-miss the case. I would like to point out that in this ease the young woman's evidence was entitled to more weight than it received, ] because of the alleged assault being proved all bat its actual commission, which was \ unseen by others. Except that this case did nob terminate tragically* as did the recent Amberley outrage, in essential principles of evidence there are many points of resemblance between the two Had the offence occurred where neither screams nor struggles would have brought assistance, it is quite oonoeivable that the young woman might have lost her Me in her strenuous efforts to preserve her virtue. A? it was, the case sbowe that the law urgently requires amendment in reipeotf of <su<*'ihWtew, for wheie a woman alleges an assault by a man, and can bring forward such contirmatwy evidence as bruises, swellings, illness, and the immndiate ca'ling for and coming of assistance, aurely the perpeiratoe should not escape pnnishment.—l am, etc, Jambs Auek, Dromore.

HAMPSTEAD.

TO THK EDITOR. SlR,—I have been looking for some notice to be taken of the letter published in your issue of the 19th mat., under the signature of Mr Albert Roberta, but it would appear from yonr silence as though ifc were un answerable, lam not a ratepayer of Hamp ■tead, simply a householder, and have not the status neceßaary to entitle me to rep.'y, but* would simply, as a signatory of the petition to the Borough Council, seek to justify my action in doing so, by stating that I am utterly unable to conceive what benefit the ratepayers of Hamp,-tead are receiving in return for the rate they are paying; and were I a ratepayer I would infinitely prefer to pay 24s in rates to the , Borough Council, and receive & return of the ; value of 12s in the shape of work done than ; Siy 12s in rates to the Bampstead Town | oard, and receive possibly only the value return of Is. As for the by-laws, I presume j it would be the duty of the ratepayers of j the Hampatead district if it were merged in ' the Borough of Ashburton, to see that the ; by-laws should be applicable to their needs. I I am very averse to entering into newspaper ; correspondence, and when I do so, like Mr j Robertß, I prefer to ngn ny full name, | rather than adopt a norn de plume, such as that of " Undertaker,' wh <se letter ap- ; peared underneath that of Mr hoberts, and ; who, instead of applying at. the offica of the J Cemetery Board for the information he ■ deairea, * seeks under the shelter of an •Bsumed name, and undei taking to stir up strife on the subject of the management of a Board, who have satisfactorily performed thtir duties tor bo many years without fee or reward. lim sure, »ir your will excuse the length of my iefer, but before closing : it I would ju»t remark that in walkiug through the (iistrict of Hampstead atid Trevostoa, I noticed a most, unpleaeant emell at nearly every one of the crossings, and i then thought that it was time that the ratepayeis Bhould sonsidfr the advisabi.ity of employing some competent .officer, whose duty it should be to see that there is a proper system of drainage. My action, \ therefore, in signing the petition was not -, hasty, though it would appear from the standpoint of Mr Roberts to be ill-ad vised Thankmg you for your consideration.—l ; am, etc., j

Chables Ward, Laxey, Wakauui Road.

SPORTING.

D.J.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Forbury Racecourse, May 22 The weather is fine, but cold, and the going heavy. Following are results :— Hurdles.—Ulster (J. Cotton) 1, Ilex 2, Clarence 3. Guide was scratched. Belmont Oiftde the running for a mile and a distance, when I ex was taken to the front, and the latter Bhowing evidence of the weight telling, rapped the last hurdle, nearly coming down. Ulster then shot out and won by three lengths. Time—4.l2. Divi dend—£3 13s. Maidbk Plate.—Red Lancer (L. KiDg) 1, Double Event 2, Padlock 3. AH started but Far Niente and Sunflower. Won after b> greah race by a head, Padlock two lengths away. Tims—l 52. Dividend—£l7 Bs.

Birthday Handicap, of 250 soys; 1£ mile.—Skirmisher (Clark) 1, Black and Red 2, Hippomeaea 3. Won easily. Time—2.47*. Dividend—£6 Bb.

Mat Tkot, one and a half miles.—Hamp ton 1, Joe 2, Starlight 11. 3. Time—4,lQ|. Dividend—£B 6>.

TAKAPUNA RACES.

Takapuna Racecourse, May 22. The Takapuna Jockey Club's Winter meeting commenced to-day. The weather la fins. Results: — Maiden Hurdles, of 40 soys ; 1J mile.— Lady Agneß 1, Keflec ion 2, M»id of Honor 3. Seven started. Woa by five lengths. Time—3.ls. Dividends—lnside, ££10 9d; outside, £18 12b. of Maiden Plats i, A4O soys ; seven fur loioga.—Cleopatra w rchduke 2, Polite 3. Twelve started. °n by a clear length. Time—l.37. Dividends—lnside, £10 Is ; outside, £11 9u . -

SUPREME COURT.

CHRISTCHURCH—FRIDAY,

IN CHAM BESS. j Gbbknwood v. Fooks.— On the ajiplica- j tion of Mr Wilding, instructed by Mr Cuth bertson, his Honour made an order for dißcoiery herein. Mr Wilding ako applied on the part of the defendant for leave to administer interrogate) its. Mr Harman, for plaintff, objtcfed to the order, as too short a notice had been given, Mr Wilding consented to an adjournment till Tuesday next. Hie Honor made the order for postpone ment as agreed.

HORSE SALES.

Arcade.

Mr D. Thomas had a string of about thirty horses to offer this afternoon in the Arcade, chiefly draughts. The atfendance of buyers was good, aud the following prices were obtained up to 3 p m. :—Draughts—Aged sorts, £7, £6 ss, £13, £17 10s; four-year old mate, £25 XOs: four-year-old gelding, £20 10a; five-year-old gelding, £21; five year-old grey mare, £12; five-year-old bay mare, £33 10s; six-year-old bay mare, £21108 ; seven-year-old black gelding, £24 10s. Light horses—Roan mare, broken to saddle, £9 10a j three-year-old mare, £8 5a

THE ASH&tßfOft GtJABDIAfI : SATOEDAY, MAY 2?, 1807.



M'NoPßis or New xVdvuutisrmknts. T. Bullock—Lifcfc of town property for sule. Lan-'a for Settlemen!-—Horaley Down. D. Thomaa — Ashburton y»rdi>, May 25. Has mer and Giaves -Fur said potatoes, etc. i



A.RV—Parad" Monday, May 24. Wcslpy n Church—Gospel mission. Mia Tomi'k'ns—Warns hoarders, ! Asl burton liidustriril Bo Mm Society— 1 ayinent closes Tueadnv, 25th in^b Mra F Makeig Change of ail-'resa. Chn'c'i services—Wesltyan, Primitive Methodic, and H ptisfc H. M. Jones- ■ New books. D. Thorn a—Clearing sal , Springbuin.



Mr B'vid Thomas announces in otir ailverti-ing columns that he is instructed by Mr A. Penny to sell hia household furnimre a-d effects at Sprngburn on Thursday next, 27th mat.



The Commissioner of Crown Lands ad vertises in this i-Bue particulars of t 1 c Horsley Down settlement, consisting of 3946 acres in 25 allotments, which will be open for app ication on Monday, May 31. Plans, etc., may be seen at the Land Board office. The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will he followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection ag.iinst the elementß of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger gale for these | goods, this seat on they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Aahburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water roof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made | price?. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry-—eewn throughout with strong Bilk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—Advt. • 29



5ZfE^® cL_-__ m A BERN ACLE—To-morrow, Rev. A. X Aoer, Preacher. Evening subject : " Things that never change." Wednesday, Lantern lecture, Pilgrim's progress. 5 201 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church—Morn iDg subject, " Launch into the deep." Evening subject, " The master and the message." Preacher — Rev. J. Olphert. 5 200 ' QEjRVICES at the Wesleyan Church to- IO morrow (Sunday), will be conducted by Key R. Taylor. Subjects—Morning* " The most urgent need of the Church ; Evening, " The preacher's counsel to the young." s_l£___ _____ WANTED Known—l have accommoda tion for three Boarders. Kvery home comfor. ; moderate terms. —Mrs Tompkins, near Railway Station. 5 195



"OEVIEWSof Reviews for May, Windsor X\i Magazine for April, Peter MoKeuzie, new cheap edition of popular books, school ink on draught, school requisites.—H. M. Jones. WANTED —Power Loom Turner, at oi;ce. Apply, Aiicen & Sons, Hobarfc, Tasmania. 5 182 WANT! D toeell(a bargain) Waggonette aud Daisy Cart. -Apply A. Ork ___5 154 li ,TRB KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', JLtjL gentlemen'", and children's left off (.'lothiog, and ali kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring irquure. 5 138 POULTRY Show—Beginners may make a good start by buyii g out cheap the Brahmas, silver H&mburgs, and Silver Polish at the Pelharn Yards. 5 183 ~\7"OUNG Luiies' Juurn-.il (May), Weidon'a I Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter Family Reader, Spare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Anderson's, Eist Streer.



WANTKD Known. —On receipt of 6s 91 I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, ouly ten left, " The Wonder of the Age." H N. Andebson, East Street. 5 96 WAITED Known.—On receipt of 4 8 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7s 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, East Street. 5_97 WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED 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 in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th insfc, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordiall? invited. —Mitchell & Turner. EX " Gothic." Barretfc Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special iineß in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound. -"The Hall," East Btreefe __ T7IOUND — Nineteen shillings ca«h to be Jj worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,— Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, musk be fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply vStores WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new aud up to date in shape, . style, and pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner



Pu' lie Notices. BARING SQUARIi WESLEY AN CHURCH. TEN DA^V GOSPEL M^SION, CONDUCTED BY ; Bey. I>i«vicl O'Donnell, Australian Evangoliet, From Sunday, May 30, to Tuesday, June 8. Afternoon and Evening meetings at 3 and 7.30. 5 196



A.X.V. FIIHE Company will Parade at the Drill- X shed on MONDAY, May 24. to fire a jch dejoie in honor of Her Majesty's Bii thday. "Fall in at 9 a.m. W. E. DOLMAN, 5 193 Captain Commanding. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. MONDAY NEXT being a Holiday the NEXT PAYMENT will CLOSE i TUESDAY, 25 h insf. J. C. DUNCAN, 5197 Secretary.



TO LET. "VTERY Comfortable Dwelling House of V 6 rooms, bay window, verandah, and ecullery; wash-house with copper built in. Situated on Beach Road, Hampstead, and lately occupied by Mr Hendry. Apply to % BUWfIOK,



The true leaf of the Tea plant, un tampered vriti and pure; this is Kozib Tea, try it.— John Orr & Co., agents. fftemm and j?etmMtm-~Mw Vmut



Entertainments. ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS A PUBLIC DA NCR wiil be held ;n the Orange Hal! on MONDAY, May 24. Tickets—Gentlemen, 3a 6d; Ladies free. Refreshments provided. Dancing at 8 pm. 5 168



I Ptjblig notices ! NOTICE. IN CONvSEQUE VCE of a numbor of tame Geeao having recently been bagged by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, TKES PASSERS on the Alford Estate, without written authority from Mr Haumer or the 1 Manage, WILL BE P OSEC'TKD. | E. HIRRING. May 18, 1897. 5 162



TT a M P S 1 B A D 8 C H0 P L. HOBBY SHOW WEDNKSDAV, JUNK 2, Ahd following Days. Admission—A ul s6i ; Children ha'f-i.riee. Ticke a admit to Exhibition, Sle of Work, an<) Co cert. 5 135



NOI I C E MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Re opeo on Miiy 25 iust. Sulgects taught— Kng'Uh, Music, Draw ir.g, Sin. ing, and Latin. Miss Burratt will be at home from 21^t inst. 5 166 ! U. A. 0. D. AFU L attendance is requested at Lodge on MONDAY night next, to meet Grand Lodge Officers. A social evening will be held -iftar Lodge. Supper Provided. 5 186



Tenders TENDERS. mENDERS are invited by tte Hampstead JL Town Board for renewing the Deck, Hand-railing, and Wings of Vim-key's Bridge. Alternate Tenders, with deposit, tor birch or strio^y bark r!eck,"to be uddressed to the Chairman < f the Town Beard, and left at the Clerk's office, by noon on FRIDAY, May 28, 1897. {Specifications at Mail Office. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. J. C. BELL, 5 175 Clerk to Hampstead Town Board.



HAMPSJEAD TOWN DISIRIOT. EXTRAO DINARY VACANCIES. NOTICE is Hereby given that in accord ance with the 'lown Districts Act, 1881, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments of the said Acts, an ELiCTJON OF TWO PERSONS TO FILL THE VACANCIES on the Hampstead Town Board, caused by the resignations of Commissioners Kendry and Pickford, will be held as follows :— NOMINATIONS in the prescribed form, (blank form« at Mrs Fawoett'e House, Hampstead, and the Town Board office) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Mrs Fawcett's House, Hampstead, by 12 o'clock nooD, on TUES DAY, May 25, 1897. A POLL if necessary, will be taken at Mrs Fawcett'a House, Hampstad, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on MON DAY, May 31, 1897. J. C BELL, < Returning Officer. * Ashburton, May 15, 1897. 5 146



Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES. tX7"E HAVE FOX SALE-Prime Blue ff Derwent Potatoes. AL^O, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Birley or .Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES.



D. ThJrncs- ASUBDKTON YARI'S. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1897. ME DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from various cHen's to s*4l at the Aahburton Yards on TUESDAY NEXT,— zIQO trimeSix-tooth WETHERS. 4) A A Prime Two-tooth CRO^BREDS. QAA Two-tooth CFOS-BRED EWES OUU and WE HERS in forward condition. D. THOMAS, 5 192 Auctioneer.



j i%/r iss mREEBY, i BEGS to inform the Ladies of A»hburfcon that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker, 'CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Ti-rma moderate. MISS T: EEBY is prepared to visit Ladies a their residences in town or country it required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street Eas*, Ashburton. 4 235



T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAP^ 4 56 D. THOMAS. "IFoITTcmeT I AM a BUY KB. of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 bo 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 5 71 Auctioneer.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrallaa neatly repaired and re-covered with best materials. Knives and Scissors ground.



CLEARING SvL'. SPRING BURN. THURSDAY MAY 27, 1897 MR DAVID .THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Alex. Penny, Sohoolmaster, Springburn, to seli by Publia Auction at the above date and fixture, viz : J_ Movable LOOSE BOX and Loft. Man's Room, ?natch-lined and papered. Horse, Trap, and Harness. Furniture of a five-roomed house, consist ing of Piano (Dresden), Beds, Chairs, Washetinds, Sofa, and kitchen utensils, and a large lot of sundries. Extra entries solicited for this fixture. D. THOMAS, 5199 Auctioneer.



T^OR FIRST-CLASS BICYOLIS At lowest prices • T7 )R THE BHST & CHEAPEST TYRES IS CANTERBURY ; Tj^ /R GUARANTEED REPAIHS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Aahburton. RIDE THE" ECLIPSE HUMBEE. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cenb longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship machine.



Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Aah burion. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Joseph Lloyd, the younger, livery stable keeper, of Ashburton. WRITTEN Tenders will be received for the purchase of the Book Debts in this Estate. Tenders will close on TUES DAY, the 25th day of May inßt., at 3 p.m., and must be addressed to me. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars and conditions of sale can be Been at my office. Dated this 20th day of May, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 5 176 Deputy Official Assignee.



NOTICE. CHANGE OP ADDRESS. TIT US 10, SINGING, FRENCH. MKS F. "MAKBIG, Corner of Wills and Park Streets, The second term of 1897 will begin on MONDAY, May 51. Terms on application. 5 198



FIRS r-OLASS FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATE, Near Waiinat", South Canterbury, New Zealand. About £\r\f\f\ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL Jj\)\)\J TURAL LANDS, in well fenced farms of various Bizes rriHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, _|_ bountiful y watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FAITH NING. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, wirhin few minutes' walk, by good roads, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within cine miles of Waimate township, and about equidistant from Tiaiaru atid Oamaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Liberal.



For further pai ticulars apply to Messrs WRIGHT,STEPHENSON& CO., DvLGETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY, GUINNKSS & LkCREN, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limite Or Mr DOUGLAS, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. particular* a« to tsrms of Sac may be wcet taiecd at >Ua <U77



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING rJ OBACOOB OF TBE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nuggeb, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz la, 4oz 2s. Jußt Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEON9, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas for Is. WATGBES, I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc



ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THB I ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Seo. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 5 118 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but oaah discount One Shilling in the Found makes them 38/. now,— •♦ The Hall," Ewb



I Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TO TIMARU, MAY 24, FROM Ashburfcon at 10.20 si.m. returning from Timarn ab 5.20 p.m. Return fares from Ashbuilon by this train only 7s and 3s 9A. Tickets may be used for Oraii, Winches er, Temuka, or Timaru. WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACf S, MAY 24. THE Express train for south wilt set down passengers at Wicslow, and the !txpret-8 train for uoi'lli will take up pas sengers th're. The Goods Shed at Asbburtou will be CLOSED on the 24ih May. 6 174 BY ORDER.



LANDS FOX SETTLEMENT ON LEASE IN PERPETUITY. HORSLEY DOWN SETTLEMENT. ; NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of the Land for Settlements Act, 1894, and its amendments, that the undermentioned LANDS will be OPENED FOR APPLICATION ox i ■MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897, Under the LeaQe in Perpetuity system and the special regulations applicable to lands offered under the above Acts.



HORSLHY DOWN SETTLEMENT, OH A a ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL o^4o LAND, lv 25 allotments, of from 49 to 478 Aces, at rentals of from 6d to 9* per acre per annum.



Sale Plans and Pamphlets, containing full particulars as io terms and conditions, may be obtained from this office. Strict compli arce with the regulations will be absolutely necesßary, and applications must be made only on the special forma prescribed, which are obtainable from this office. App'ications will be received at the Land Office, Cnri-tchurch, up to 4 p.m. oa MONDAY, M*Y 31, 1897. The Land Bo ml will sit at the same office at 11 a.m. on THURSDAY. June 3, to examine applicants in terms of the regula tions. The Bal'ot to determine the successful applicants f- r the lands will be held at this office on FRIDAY, June 4, at 11 a m. SIDNEY WEIVTMAN, Commissioner of Crown Land.% District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, M«y 18, 1897. 5 190



T. Bullock. mO PERSONS DELIRIOUS OF IN- X VESTING IN TOWN PROPER TIES : —FOR SALE — Town Section 860, J acre, Grey street Town Section 706, \ acre, Wilts atreefc Town Section 732, \ acre, Wilte atieet Town Section 734, acre, Peter street Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 797, | acre, Cox street Town Section 796, J acre, Cox street Town Section 306 \ acre, Burnett street Town Section 994, | acre, fronting Peter street west Town Section 995, £ acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west Town S ction 1001. £ a^e, Cox street Town Section 711, I acre, Wills street Town Section 755, £ ucre, Wil's street. Town Section 1012, | ucre, Cox street west Town Section 842, \ acre, Aitken a?re«t Town Section 1013, ucre, Cox street west Town Section 847, £ acre, Aitken street Town See'ion 1011, \ acre, corner of Walker and Cox streets west Town Section 846, \ acre, Aitken afreet Town Section 794, £ acre, Cox street, with Dwelling Town Section 334, | acre, Moore street, with cottage Town Section 741, | acre, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling. Town Section 708, $ acre, Wills atreet Town Stction 274, J acre, T&ucred street Town Section 885. -| acre, Aitken street Town Section 813, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 895, £ acie, Grey street Town Stction 814, £ acre, Aitken atreet Town Section 817, \ acre, Aitken street Town Section 834, | acre Aitken street Town Section 427, \ acre, Tancred atreet, with dwelling, etc Town Section 428, \ acre, Tancred street, adjoining Town Section 751, \ acre, Pster street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perrhee, Havelock street Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 1179, Havelock street west Terms and full particulars on application, T. BULLOCK.



TO LE T, T7IOUR roomed Cottage and scullery, good JJ cooking range, together with two or four acres of land, near the East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Biequit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and * * * *; Heouessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's CogDac; Ju!es' Romford'a Old Cognac ,and"Champagne Cognac for iuvalida ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—hulk and case; Martell's Dask. Gins of all grades, a l, d English and Colonial bottled Ale and .Stout, and Dunediu and Christchutch Bulk Beer always in stock. I All classes of L:queurs, iisc'uding Bene dictine, Chartreose, Gti'acoa.Cheiry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINTBS. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.nii till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. AH liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEXANDEE, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205



ALLEN T 0 N. FOR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain ing j ROOD ijfi PERCHES, 1 ROcD OU PERCHES, fronting James Street, near the Woollen Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing \ acre, fronting Church Street, Hampstead, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Ai\K ACRES, about four miles from *±fCO Hinds Railway Staiion, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows:— j R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing |in all 425 acres. The improvements consist lof good dwelling House of eight rooms, | Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The land is partly i fenced, and has been nearly ail laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. HTM. JONEsi PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS Best value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. I BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S OOLUMBIAS, VICTORS, I HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TKRMS. TYPE ~VVEITERB. LOWEST CASH PBICES.



H. M. JONES. ___ 5 26 JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTGN. THE Advertiser desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest class of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what oan be procured s— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker'a Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old | Smuggler " ; D.O. L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard anrlCo., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey'a "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow— I Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Song, Perth —Oid Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The " Ben-I more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Go , Belfast—"•'"■ham rock''; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Sou's—Dublin • • • ; D.C.L.—" Killy eroy " ;Old Bubhmilla Distillery Co.; County Antrim—puremalf; -ir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Waiker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewdr'sund Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRAKDIE3.



DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER & E.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received new Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. \ The Largest and Choicest Stock in the is to be seen at



S. SALEK'S EAST STREET. SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S I SALEK'S, for repair. The true test of Üboapooia is the Quality of the work done,



FOR SALE. A NUMBER of Sections in Chertsey Township as follows :—Lots 97, 99 100. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a | acre. T. BfTLLOCK. mO LET at a low rental shop and dwelling JL in Moore Street, all newly painted and papered. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOE^ALE. " ON ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE TOWN PROPERTY, centrally aituateda between Wakanui Road and Will, Street, being: — T.B. 504, containing | acre. Offers aro invi'.ed for the purchase of thja up to Wednesday ne^t, S&th inst. Oft BUUOQK,



I Easiness Notices* I FLETCHER BROS., j THE CJiLKBIiiTMI) CAsU GROCEBS. J rjlflßEE years ago started a Cash System, which lias worked *ati«factorily, both to (he _I_ buyer and the seller, and has been the tueaus of adding many comforts to the hctnes of those who wisely availed * iiemselves of the gr.-nd reform. Hundreds bow buy their Goods at FLETCHER BR! 8. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledge their appreciation of the CASH SYSI EM. Look after the vimble tinhiug by uking it to FLfcTl HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money cau buy. Although we do not advertise • price list, our country customers can get oue on application, and after perusing the name very carefully, we ate satisfied that they will and must aoinit that «c aeA cheaper tbaa any other hou.ein the district. j WE LEAD, PoTlcTw WHO OAF. 200 CASES HIOHIKfcT TJBT KEROBINF. 4)AA We are jufrb la ding a fchipment of Highest Tea* Odorless Kerosene, none tetter to 1« had in the world, which we are selliug :ower than ChrUtcliun-h prices. This jtftsold f<»ct» and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bvv fromus. . ROLLITTI^ SUPREME BO? LKR FLOUR AT WBOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ion, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale B»te*: Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of maikets for spot caii>» thertfore we can sell cheaper than any o: her house in Aahburcon. CHINA, GLASSWAJttK, EAETHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenwaie Department will be found well stocked with tbt mostjuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP.



WEDDING PBESENTS. WEDDING PBESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us • Tfitfe, as we hun just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electi opiate ware, which ' we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 64 each JKleotroplafed and Cut 61ms Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vase* at la 6d per pair. CUTLEEY? CUTLERY. I BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. ; Johnson's-, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWAEE. HbIdROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Asbburtou in Bedroomware, Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedtoom Sets for themselves, or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that yon can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling ly rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,18f? t to take with them by rail, lcwfc oi goods, free of charge. Please bear thia in mind, aa well as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 24—80 x 67.



THE BOOT TKADE. McDC ISAID & McDIAEMID, OF THE I ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedlyjin the leai? for Ladies' and Gentlemen's "Stylish Boots and Show of all kind*, including the Duke of "¥ork, Bostocfc Beehive, Wolfe, Otto Htrz. STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUP Window thows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RKTAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are ia position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. T- VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired ftt Lowest) Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M°DIAEMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager,



M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. TIIHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Orack- JL proof Oalf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. '■ Kangaroo Calf, 30ft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots mi Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new gooda. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



ANDREW ORE. T ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPES, SHOULD CALL AT ONOE AT A. ORR'S, WHERE THE* WILL FIND THE VALUE SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 105,6 dto 45s 75 Ladies' Macintoshes—the latest—all sewn 80 Ladies' Beautiful Oapes—all prices 50 Navy and Black Serges from Is 3d per yard Colonial and English Dress Tweeds—double width—from Is 200 pairs colonial-made Blankets—from 15s Gents' Suits to order from £2 15s Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits from 22s 6d Gents' Waterproof Ooats—all sewn seams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS ever shown in Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. I .. ANDREW ORR.