Ashton.

A meeting of householders was held at the Ash ton school for the purpose of electing a Committee for the ensuing year. Mr Mitchell, the teacher, was voted to 'ho chair, and asked Mr T. Taylor, the Chaii man of the out-going Committee, to read the annual leport, which was done. Mr Jamieson moved the adoption of the report which Mr J. Croy seconded. Mr J. Croy then moved a vote of thanks to the out-going Committee for'the manner in which they dis charged their duties during the past year, and congratulated them especially on the state of the grounds and fences. Mr Bee seconded the vote of thatiks, and Mr Taylor responded. The nominations were then ' proceeded with, and the following seven gentlemen were nominated:—Messrs J. Btee, v. Ryan, J. Jamieson, T. Taylor, J. Oroasan, J. Croy and J. Bell, As theie wer« no other uominutioEs the Chairman declared the above-named Beven geiiilemen duiy elected membeis of the new Committee. At a subsequent meeting of the new Committee Mr Taylor proposed Mr J. Jamieson ts Chairman; Mr J. Croy seconded the motion. Mr JaniießCu declined and proposed that Mr Taylor be re-elected, which being seconded by Mr Ryan was carried unanimously. The minutes of last meeting were then read and ooDfirroed. The Chairman reported having received a chcular te Hawkes' Bay Kelief Fund. It was proposed that two membere of the Committee, Messrs Jamieson and Blee, shouid canvass (he school district. The Bum of £2 17s 6d was collected in the room. The Committee decided to meet on the first Monday in each month, and Mr Jamieson was appointed to counter-aign cheques, After some routine business had been transacted the meeting adjourned.

Chertsey.

The annual meeting of householders held laat evening was fairly well attended. Mr oeorge Scarlett, chairman of the Retiring Committee presided, and read the annual report. Among other matters it referred to the shifting of the Cheitsey and Pendarves Schools | the removal of Misa Tulley to Over dale, and appointment of Mies Todd to Chertsey ; the alteration of the boundaries of the school district; the attendance of each Committee man had been very regular ; satisfactory examination in October last; the credit balance »*■ the bank was £16 7a 4d ; the inspection visit of Mr Wood last month was of a very satisfactory nature. On the motion of the Chairman and Mr James Stringfellow, senr., the report was adopted. Ou proceeding to the election of a new Committee, ten householders were nominated, the following being elected :— J. StnugfelJow 19, G Scarlett 19, J. Iron side 17, G. Campbell 16, J. Stevart 13, W. Lewis 12. F. W. Page 10. Informal 2. At the subsequent meetiog of the new Com mittee Mr George Scarlett waa re-elected Chairman, and Mr Stewart was elected Secretary. The last Saturday in the month was fixed as the night of meeting, aod Messrs Lewis and Ironside were appointed to sifju cheques with the Chairman. It whs agreed to place a seat in a sunDy place in the school giound for the u*e of the girls. It was also arranged to invite ten ders for shingling the grounds in front of the school, and Messrs Scarlett, Ironsids and Lewis were appointed to tuperviae these works.

Wakanui.

The meeting of househlders was very poorly attended, only two householders ' besides the outgoing committee, who were re-elected, being present. At a meeting held afterwards Mr P. Stewart was re eleated Chairman.

Ruapuna.

The annual election of the school Com mittee took place on Monday evening. The following being elected :—Mr Cordeaux, Mr James McLauchlan, Mr George Scott, Mr W. Allan, Mr T. Howden. At the meeting of Committee held afterwards Mr Cordeaux was elected Chairman.

Hinds.

Following are the names of thoße nominated and the number of votes recorded, viz :—U. L. Hansen 16, T. Holmes 14, G. Tait 14, D. Miller 13, W. C Ford 13, W, Porter 11, J. B. Lidder 10, W. J. S McDowell 9, T. Everett 5, J, Hickey 3. The first seven ■were declared elected. A meeting of the Committee ia to be held on Saturday night; for the election of Chairman.

South Rakaia.

The aßßcal meeting was held on Monday evening in the large room which was well filled. Mr Hardy was voted to the chair. The minutes of the last annual and special householders' meetings were held, when the district was subdivided, were con firmed, and the chairman read the balance sheet showing the total receipts to have beea £578 12s 2d, and the expenditure £563 Is 3d, leaving a credit balance of £15 10s lid ; | the outstanding liabilities £6 ss. He moved the adoption of the balance-sheet (audited by the Board), seconded by Mr W. Shannon, and carried. The chairman read the outgoing commit tee's report, which was adopted. The inspector's report {which has already appeared in full in 1 hese columns) was read and discussed. It showed a higher percent age of passes than for some years. The closing of the school for painting, the very bad attendance of many of the children, and the cutting off a piece of the district, now Overdale, were all against the examination. Mr Haslett said he considered the paas a good one, considering the bad attendances. Mr Dowling asked how many regular and half-holidays had been given. The number was three half-holidays and the Committee had kept well within the limit allowed for yearly holidays. Mr Dowling asked if some children had been sent home as there was so few present. The chairman said that it had happened sometimes, and that in the general interests of the school and istaff it was best so. Mr Rountree thought it the duty of the secretary to report ail the committee's meet ings. The chairman pointed out that the Rakaia Committee did not go to the expense of a secretary. Reports would certainly be ad mitted if they came. Mr Oxiey said perhaps the chairman would state how many of the householders had attended when the committee was sitting. The chairman answered none, and he wonld be pleased to see them. Mr Fabling asked how long the inspector's report had been to hand, and could the public not have the benefit of it being published. The chairman said about six months, and the whole report h»d been published soon after it came in the Aahburton Guardian and Mail. On the motion of Mr Haslett, seconded by Re? Hollands the report was received. Some little discussion took place re home work. Mr Liddy moved, Mr Midgley sesonded, and it was carried, " That this meeting ie of opinion that in all rural districts the police constables ehould be truant officers." Nomination* for a new Committee were then taken. Messrs Wilkinson and J. R. Sharp were appointed scrutineers. The ba'lot resulted aa follows : —L. Oxley 34, M. J. Liddy 33, C. A. C. Hardy 32, R. D. Petrie 28, Key J. Holland 27, J. McLean 26, A. Haslett 25, W. Midgley 24, A. Roun tree 11. The chairman declared the first seven duly elected. During the time the voles were being counted, acting on the suggestion of Mr Fabling, the chairman collected £8 16s in aid of the Hawke's bay settlers. A vote of thanks to the scrutineers and the chair terminated the meeting. At a meeting of the new committee Mr C. A. C. Hardy was unanimously elected chair man. It was resolved to n eet at 7 o'clock on the first Monday in each month afo Mr Oxley's office. The cleaner's contract was extended for another year. It was decided that the chairman and any one member should sign cheques.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-■ Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 27, 10,10 a.m., Guardian Offica 11.45 a.m. Britain and the Transvaal. London, April 26 M. Blowi z, the Paris correspondent of the Times, says th.it Prince Hohen I lohe is trying to arrange with Germany, France, and Russia to morally support the Boers in the event of British action against the Transvaal. If they are unable to restrain Britain in South Africa he says that an effort will be made to ecnbarass her in Egypt. Another Princess. The Duchess of York has given birth to a daughter. Our New Governor. The Earl of Kanfurly sails by the Gothic.

Australian.

Press Association—By Klecfcric Telegraph. 1 I Copyright. I

Drought Breaking* Up. I

Melbourne, April 27. Steady rain has set in and there is a prospect of the break-up of the drought.

Hawke's Bay Relief Fund.

Brisbane, April 27 The Mayor of Brisbane is calling a meeting to raise funds? fc the sufferers by the Havske's Bay floods.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

The New South Wales Contingent. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, London, April 25 The New South Wales troops were welcomed by Lieut.-Oolonel Ward and Lieut. Baillie Haa>ilton. They went to Hounslow by train, the bands of the Scots, Greys and of the Depot play ing them from the Railway Station to the barracks, where the whole regiment was heartily cheered. Thestreets were thronged with people, and much en thusiasm was displayed. At the officers' mess Lieut-Colonel Lasseter and the other officers of the detachment were welcomed. Lieut-Colonel Lasseter ex pressed his delight at the magnificent reception. The London Press com ments on the men's fine physique and soldierly bearing.

PARISH MEETING.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of the above sub-diatrict was held at the Vicarage on Friday evening last. The attendance was only moderate, an! there were a few ladies present. The Rev. J. Blackbume, who presided, referred to the satisfactory state of the Sunday School. The marked improvement in the attendance, discipline, and work done for the past two years had been well maintained, and the diocesan inspector's report showed tint the school had passed a satisfactory examination, i The attendance and at.ention at the Sunday | services had been good, and gi eatci reverence had been shown by young people. R> gret was expressed at ihe loss cf church members through lemoval to other parishes. Uhe finances of the parish were in a satisfactory condition and after all liabiliiies had been met a small credit balance remained in hand. There had been a still further increase in the general offertories and this year they were larger than they had ever been before, but the special offertories were not ao many or so great as in the previous year. The walls of the Church had been distempered and Borne new lamps purchas d. Last Christmas a handsome eagle lectern had been placed in the Church, the kind gift of Mrs Carter. He thanked the Sunday School teachers, I voluntary organists, the choir, the lay reader, Mr Ward, the members of the work guild, the church officers and all who had helped in the parish during the past year- The nomination of church officers resulted as follows:—Bishops* warden, Mr G, Culver house, Parishoners' warden, Mr D, Deppett, Committee, Messrs G Robinson, J. Gudsell, G. Smith and F. W, Leggott. The usual votes of thanks were passed. i —_

St. Andrew's, Tinwald.

ASHBURTON HARRIERS.

, : , * : The opening meet of the season took place at Loniibeach yesterday, there being a fair field. Two or three runs were obtained over fair hunting country, resulting in one kill. Mr Bertie Wynn-Williams, the new master, was in charge of the pack, the hounds being lin good order. There were one or two I spills, and one of Mr Grigg's horses, ridden by a gentleman whose name we did not obtain, was staked in jumping a fence, and had to be killed, Imncheon was kindly provided by the Mi&ses Grigg in the Road Board office, and the weather being all that could he desired, those who attended the meet had a very pleasant outing.

Ashburton Stock Market.

Afc the Ashburfcon yards to-day there was a moderate attendance of buyers, and an entry of 7500 sheep and lambs, amongst which were a good proportion of two-tooth ewes and wethers, Business was not parti cularly brisk, though fair prices were ob i tamed for good forward lines. Up to 2.30 I the prices were as follows :—Butchers' lines, crossbred-ewes, 5s 1(1, 5a 3d, 5s 6d, 6s 2d, 7a 3d, 7s 41, to 8s 6d ; crossbred ewes and wethers (mixed) 8s to lla lOd ; merino ewea 3s lid, 4s, 4a Bd, 4s 9d ; merino wethers 4s 9d; crossbred lambs 4s 5s 3d, 5s lOcl, 7s; stores, four-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 6s 3d to lls 9d ; two and four-tooth at 5a 7d, 9s 2d, 103 6d ; four-tooth crossbred wethers 9s; two-tooth crossbred wethers 7a 4d, 9s 3d, 9s lid, 7s Id; two-tooth three-quarter bred ewes 7d 3d ; two-tooth merino wethers 5i 9d ; six and eight-tooth merino wethers 4s 3d ; sound - mouthed merino wethers Is lOd, crossbred lambs 6s, 63 3d, 8s 2d, 8a 6d ; culls 3a 3d; three-quarterbred lambs 5s 9d, 5s lid ; old merino ewea Is. Cattle — 1 About 20 yarded, but not yet sold.

The Attack on Mr Curtis.

, Protest by the Auctioneers.

At the Ashburton Yards this morning before the sale commenced Mr Thomas, who was the first salesman to operate, took occasion todeal with a personal matter. Af^er referring to the coming clearing sale at Mr Payne's farm at May field, Mr Grigg's sale of horses on Friday, and Mr Tasker's weight guessing competition in aid of the Hawke's Bay Relief Fund, he went on to make refer ence to the report of the opening of Methven saleyariia which had appeared in the Standard of Monday. He aaid in that report the editor had gone out of his way to en deavor to injure his auctioneer, Mr Reg. Curtis. It was a mean attempt to injure the professional reputation of a capable young man for no other reason that Mr Thomas could see than that he had had the i'.oud fortune to marry the daughter of the proprietor of the other paper. It was an I article full of gpleen, and could only be attributed to the other auctioneers filling up the reporter with whisky, Reg. Curtis not having done so. The other auctioneers were praised up to the sky, and by com parison Mr Curtis was held lightly and belittled, from beginning to end of the article it was a miserable attempt to belittle Mr R"g. Curtis, and at every mention of his name there was a sneer at the young man. The article attacked Mr Curtis as an auctioneer, and the attack was made by a man who had no knowledge of stock-selling, as those of them knew who remembered the incident oi Doherty's bull, which the auctioneer mistook for a heifer. (Laughter.) Mr Thomas then entered upon a close and seriatim, criticism of the report, resenting the language applied to the work of the young auctioneer, and showing that in almost every quotation given the prices or the descriptions were out—in some cases the former were as much so as Is 6d a head. After jocularly noting the compliments which had been fulsomely paid to himself and the other auctioneers, Mr Thomas went on to say that Mr Ivees could advertise himself as much as he liked at hia expense in his paper, but he would take all sorts of care that it would not be done with his (Mr Thomas's) money. Mr Welsti was understood to say some thing about the Mail being twopence and the Standard only a penny. Mr 1 homas thought the purchase was | dear at the money, and proceeded wish his j extracts from the article, closing with the | remaik that it was the nastust thing he had | ever seen in a public print. They all knew that no auctioneer could sell sheep for which there was no market at a price set fooluh.y high by vendors. ! Mr Friedlander spoke on the same subject. ■ He laughingly referred to Mr Thorn ts's remarks about the other auctioneers pro viding whisky for the Standard editor. The auctioneers so far as he knew had not hob nobl.ed with the reporter, but he did Know that the reporter had put hirt self greatly out of his way to belittle Mr Reginald Curtis and »o attempt to injure h:m in his bu&iuess Mr Curtis they all knew was a youug man who had been brought up in the distr ct, and i had adopted the rostrum as a profession. He (Mr Fnedlander) had had ihe very best opportunities of noting his carrtr, and was in a posii ion to say that he was as good as any of the other auctioneers—quite as c ger and enthusiastic as the rest in tiia anxiety to j do business, and just as successful ; buc j neither he nor any other auctioneer could sell stock in a market where it was not wanted. It was but a few weeks ago they i had congratulated him on his marriage and wished him long life and prosperity in his new and happy home. The article referred to by Mr Thomas and himsef was a most uncalled for one, and he (the speaker) felt that it was one they would not hear the last of, for it was a kind of criticism that all would regret to see indulged in, and this was not the last they would hear of it. Mr Graves al*o spoke on the subject, join ing his condemnation with that of : he others of the article in question. He had written a letter to theeditor in which he h;;d given expression to hia feelings on the matter, and probably those who redd the paper would have an opportunity of seeing it, Mr D. Brick, who was on the rails, said he had bought a copy of the paper af.er being told of the attack made in it upon AJr Curtis. It was a most unkind and un deserved attack upon a young and capable man, and feeling that it was so, he had penned a letter to the editor, having been present at the sale, and knowing all the facts. Mr Brick read the letter, but as it was addressed to the proprietor of the paper in which the article appeared, it would be unfair to forestall that papers' correspond dence. Mr Welsh then joined in with a few remarks complimentary (it was understood) ! to all theauctioneers, aud Mr Thomas went ou with the sale.

T! B A°HBOHTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, APBIL 27, 1897.



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The bakers of Ashburton notify that from the Ist of May the price of bread will be reduced to 6d cash, and 7d booked. It will be seen from an advertisement in another part of this issue that Sam Cleaver, who worked so long for Harry Paget, is si ill shoeing horses in the old shop near 6he Club. A dvt.



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■jßtt^THMpii^lip ■ TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLE AVER who worked s> long for Harry Paget is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olttb. DRAUGHTS 6s,* HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steal Trottiug shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250



IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUKEDIN AND WELLINGTON, TVTILL HOLD A GREAT CLEAHING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT H. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, East Stkeut, Ashburton s FOE TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing on THURSDAY, April 22, when HIGH-OLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s 6d Monthly, and PIANOS from 22s 6d Monthly, A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Purchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate in the Dresden Piano Company's Free Life Insurance, fuller particulars of which may be obtained of the Manager, 4 199 J. A. X. RIEDLE, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson.



[ __ _^ • Business NoticaSt Hetcher lnwKr~~ THE CELEBRATED CASH GKOOERS. mSREE yeara ago started a Cash Syst m, which hag worked satisfactorily, both to the JL Buyer and the seller, and has been the tress* of adding many comforts to the hornet I«h «tui h;. bTtVf- .Look aftnr the nimble shil.ing by inking it to FLj£Tl HBRBRQV nHni???. n T y beßt value that mon°y can b«y- Although wfe not advei-tite a PI,» «« *T country OM'wnpra can get one on application, and after perilling the utn. ::?2 r:^z z $£$£ that they wm »<*mm *dmit that••■«»**•?« A WE LEAD, FOL°l7(7w WHO CAN, 200 °ASES HIOHEBT TBST KEROSENE. 9fkf\ H.H iTfhT JUli a '?■"§ * 8hi P menfc of Hißhe«t Test Odorless Kero..ne, none b«tt«r to b had in the world, which we are selliog iowec than Chrisechurch pricei. Thi« i« a wIM from as any°De W" gk° get the best KeroseDe md Bave money •bonld not fail to Hey EOLLITTS SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags fco a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholeiale R»t«t tH«^fL aI mg * g ,t °r°over» we are en»bled 'o buy in the bett of mascketa for «pot iwh, therefore we can aeil cheaper than any other house in Aahburcon, ■ * CHINA, GLASSWAIO?, EARTHENWABEL' The China, Glsbs and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tha moab.u ß eful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. Ko°**a Wm "• WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PBESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fatf to pay m » v i,i|, „ W e-h»« wfS^^ 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6-i each Weotroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3a 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vaset at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERY^ CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson f, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. bedeoomware7"lbedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Pattern ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwwe. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artiitic Bedroom Sets for themselves! o? to 1 wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere Kemember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Annil 1 1R97 to take with them by rail, Icwt oi goods, free of charge. Please^ bear thisTn mint^a» well as that we send goods to all trams 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 CHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67.



D. Tftamas. ARCADE HOESE_FAIB. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on | THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1897. I Entries are now being taken. D. THOMAS, 4 153 Auctioneer. X AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. Fnedlander Bros. WANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. imiKDLANDER BROS. Ltd. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. THE Annual Meeting of rate-payers of the Upper Ashburton Road Board will be held in the Board's Office, West Street, Aahburton, on SAIURDAY, May 1, at 12 o'clock noon. DONALD McLEAN, 4 265 Chairman. ASHBURTON CO-OPERATIVE MONEY GLUB. mHE First Payment will be TUESDAY, JL 4th May, from 730 to 9 o'clock at McKEAGUE'S STORE (temporarily ) JOHN McKEAGUE, 4 270 Secretary. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boot* is MiiU-uivsiS^Uudiuisout ijtgre,



Fport-'ng. AHiBUKTON 1 j~) AOI N G s~^ LUB' S AUTUMN MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THUESDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 13 and 14, 1897. President—Mr J. C. Wason ; VICE-PRESI DENT—Mr Duncan Cameron; Judge— Mr M, Stitt; Stewards—Messrs W. M. Lyttleton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Fried lander, J. R. Hart, E Gates, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron; Hanoi capper—Mr J. Cre^swell; Treasurer —Mr John Davison ; -TARTER--Mr H. Piper; Clerk of tub Scales—Mr R. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course— Mr R. Curtis. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Joskey Club' and the New Zealand Trotting Association.' First Race to start at I sharp. FIRST DAY. 1 — Netherby High Weight Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination 10a, acceptance 15a 2-Laghmor Trot Handicap, of 25 sovsj second horse 3 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12s 6d. Optional saddle or harness. 3—Autumn Handicap, of 40 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake. 1^ mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 20a. 4—Melrose Pony Handicap, of 25 soys; second pony 3 soys from ihe stake. Four furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2ia height. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. s—Novel Rack, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 7st 7 b, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15s. Five furlongs. 6—Grove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. 7—Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys j second horse 3 soys from the stake. Post entries 10s, to be made immediately after the Novel Race. Four furlongs. Catch weights. For horses that have never won £15 in any one stake. SECOND DAY. I—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 aovs from the stake. Six fur longs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. 2—Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys; eecond horse 3 soys from the stake. 1£ mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12a 6d. Optional saddle or harness. 3—Ashburton Facing Club Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4— Pony Rack Handicap,of 20sovs; second pony 3 soys from the stake. Four fur long-. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 in height. Nomination 10s, acceptance 7« 6d. s—Dishosal Stakes, of 25 soys. The wiuner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 7it 71b, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15s. Five furlongs. 6—WINCHMOKE WI'.LTER HANDICAP, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven fuilonga. Nomination 15 soys, acceptance 15a. 7—Allknton Handicap, of 25 soys; second hoise 3 soya from the stake. Six fur longs. Nomination 10a, acceptance 12s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—Thel—The meeting will be under the Rules of Kacing, the Trotting und>.r the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carry;ng out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3— Ml stakes to be paid in full, 4 —All Nominations, <? cceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. s—Winner of any oue Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bs, and two or more Handicaps 101b penalty. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day will be pub lished on or about Ist day of MAY, 1897, and for the second day at 8 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day'a Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be in the hands of the Secretary, Devane'a Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. JOHN DAVISON, 126 Hon. Secretary.



jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. 1 1 1 HE Advertier desires to inform his 1 Friends and the General Public, that tie makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c ass of spiritsso that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest iquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIKS. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk [■*nd case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old [Smuggler"; D.C.L. — Liqueur; Highland | Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special [ Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey's [ " Provoat" ; Robertson, Dundee—fine old -Icotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw sou's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitohell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special j Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar j Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; | Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" Miam rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieaon and Bon's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim--puremalt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Roraford's Old Cognac and ChampagDe Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dark- Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, iucluding Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. I A Song wine list, including Special Invalid Port. 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 in price, to meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEXANDB R, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUST ARRIVED—A large assorting of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers. Willa' Tobacco, in tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle Derby, Ruby, etc, etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U.N O'S,6d» Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d , Soap and Bowl, Is ; Fffossard'e Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d c, bundle. 4 IQ



! N 0 T I 0 E. ALL PERSONS found trespassing with Dog or Gun on our land (situated be tween Ashburton Railway Bridge and 'I imam Track, Ashburton Forks) WILL BE PRO- S!CUTED. I (Signed) M. SPENCEK, 4 260 and 8. CURD. FIRST-CLASS FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATE, Near Waiinat", South Canterbury, New Zealand, About Hf\f\f\ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL tHAjXjVj TUBA.L LANDS, in well fenced farms of various sizes. r 11HESE Lands are of Limestone formation, I bountiful y watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FATTENING. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, within f«w minuteh' walk, by good roadi, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided , by roads, is within nine mil s of Wairnate i ownship, and about equidistant from Tinaru and Oamaru shipping potts. Immediate Possession will be given, Terms Liber*'. Fur further particulars apply to | Messrs WRIGHT,XTEPHKNSON& CO., D iLGETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. ] GUINNESS & LbORKN, FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Limited. Or Mr DOUGLAS, Waihiio Downs and Mount Royal. | Particulars as to terms of Sale may be ascertained at Mail Office. 4 177 _______ ■ "'"■"" I



Public*. Notices, .- snr.iTfiTMN, 'Tril 27, 1897. To the Residents o F AHh!>urfcon and surround* iiig d..-r ic'K.— WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton beg to notify that on and after SATURDAY, she let of May, the Price of Bread will be 6d per 41b loaf for cash, and 7d booked if not paid hy the 10th of the following month. Yours respectfully, W. & A. POLLOCK. HANRAHAN Bros. Wm. BRYANT. H. P. MADDEN. 4 268 Tl/T I 8 S mRBE BY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of A«hburton that she has commencei*! Business aB DiQss and Hatit Maker- j CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TfcEEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences if required. Present address—Wills Street East, Aeh burton. 4 235 __ -._ i



DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, SILVER & K.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, BAST STREET, TTAS Juet received a new Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. The Largesb and Choicest Stock in the District is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STKEET, SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES, TARE your Watches and Clocks to S. SALER'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done. t



j TUST LANDED — A High-class Kid ;fj Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s I Fully equal to usual 5a 6(1 quality.—W. H. ! Collier. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. 'rYREPARE for the winter's rain, and X ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. Umbrellts re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND.



Alfred Harrison. OF [ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. FRIDAY,"TPEIL 30, ONE O'CLOCK SHARP. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instrnctions from Mr T. F. Hammond, to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises, MOORE STREET, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Single and Double Bedsteads, Bedding, Blankets, Sheets, etc., Withstands and Sets, Tables, Chairs, Sofas and Easy Chairs, Carpets, Oil cloths, Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, Copper Boiler, etc, Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 272 Auctioneer.



1 enders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, m ENDERS are invited for the Erection of _L a Stable at the Borough Council Yard. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk s Office, where tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, May 3. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 234 Borough Engineers. riIENDERS to be sent to Mr A ft ndry, .JL East Street, by noon, on SATURD \Y NEXT, are iuvited by the Hampstead Sch< ol Committee, for a supply for twelve months of screened Newcastle Coal at per ton, and short firewood at per cord. VV. J. CROOKS, Chairman Hampetead School Committee. 4 273 to buTldekbT "* FfIENDERS 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 B. KILWORTF, 4 269 Bridge Works.



i Amusements. I "ODDFELUJWSMIALL. Under the Direction of L. J. Lobr. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, SATURDAY, Ist MAY. An Important Event in Ihe Appearance of the WORLD'S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST, CABL HERTZ, Assisted by MDDLE. D'ALTON, In a Series of Startling and Up-to-date Novelties, And for the First Time in Ashburton, the Only and Original Olnematogri*apl»<N Which for the past, six months has been creating an enormous sensatiou in Sydney, Melbourne, »nd Auckland, Wellington, Chrißtcburch and Dunedin. ALL OTHERS AR- BUT TOYS In comparison with this T uly Marvellous Machine, which will be showD at 9.15 p m , to allow shop assistants to see it. Ovei flowing Audiences Even where. Popular Picee—3/-, 2/-, J/. Secure Seats at H. M. Jones', and avoid disappointment, 4 233 EDWIN GEAGH, Manager.



Wanted. MADAM HOG AN.—Palmistry, Physi ology. Future by the Cup. Butler's | Family Hotel, Ashburton. 4 271 |*T7IRESH Oysters, Flounders, and all other IJj kinds of fish to night, — Jewitt, Burnett Street. 4 267 /"CALEDONIANS ! First Social TO- V^ MORROW, (Wednesday) Evening. Please remind one another. 4 264 FT! HE LIFE BOAT at the Salvation Army JL on Thursday next at eight, in charge of Captain Willie. Scenic effects, Nautical , Songs. Admission, 6d. 4 266 TO LET —Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred .Street. 4 91 WANTED— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Houey and Beeswax in any quantity. Top prices gi\ en—Carson and Co. 4 216 FOUND —Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in 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 April, Something to Head, Navy and Army. Also Ziska by Corelli, Mistress Spitfire, Briton or Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. _ _ WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax ; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores, NEW LINES in Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier. EX 4i Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash disoount One Shilling in the Pound. -"The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mttchsll & Turner. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajb Street. W~~~~ AhTED Known—The cheapest atd most reliable bqot shop in Ashburton J »t M"bwqb's Z§»ta»4i» 3oefe Store,



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Oddfellows' Hall—Carl HerU Notice—To trespassers. S. Balek—New business announcement. Money Club—Notice to shareholders. Hampstead School Committee—Tenders. T. E. Kilworth—Tenders. Alfred Harrison—lfurniture sale. ' Jewitt —Fish, etc. Palmistry,—-Madam HogaD, Butler's hotel Caledonians—Social, Wednesday evening. Upper Ashburton Road Board—Meeting of ratepayers. Salvation Army—The Life Boat, Thursday At the meeting of householders at Rakaia, held on Monday evening to elect a sahool < ommittee, a subscription list in aid of the sufferers by the Hawke's Bay floods was sent round and the sum of £9 collected. It was decided to canvass for further subscriptions. The Nor'-West Minstrel i Company have promised to give a concert to assist the funds. Free Life Insurance. The Dresden Piano Company have applied Free Life Insurance to purchasers of pianos and organs on the one, two and three years hire system. Organs from 10s 6d monthly, pianos from 22s 6d monthly, large stock to select from. For fuller particulars enquire. of tho Dresden Piano Company's Manager, Mr J. A. X. Rledle, c/o H. N. Anderson, B»s,t> Street. Advfc. 4 817