CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. The Argentine Republic. London, March 31. ■ The Government of the Argentine Republic has decided to resume th<" payment of interest m full to foreign bondholders. Irish Taxation. The House of Commons, by a majority of 160, rejected a motion pro posed by Mr Blake, demanding re medial legislation with regard to the financial relations between England and Ireland. Release of Sir J. Willonghby. Sir John Willoughby, one of the prominent figures m Dr Jameson's raid, sentenced m July last to ten months' imprisonment, dps been released.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Preaa Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, Keoeived Wakapuaka, April 2, 951 a.m. Mail office, 11.18 a.m. The American Tariff. Washington, April 1 The Dingley Tariff Bill has finally passed by 150 to 120- It comes into operation (? forthwith) excepting on goods afloat.

Australian.

Press Association—By Kleotric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received Wakapnaka April 2, 10a,m. Guardian Office, 11.18 a.m.) Sensational Suicide. Melbourne, April 2 A Bank clerk naoried Praser, at Fitzroy, has suicided under sensational : circumstances. He recently met with a bicycle accident and was confined to the hospital, but afterwards went home, got the Bank revolver and fired a shot at his head, which missed.. His mother grasped his arm, bu . Fraser snatched the weapon with the other hand and put a bullet through his brain.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

The Christians Shelled. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, March 31 Ibe Government have received an enormous number of decisions of meetings and public bodies at which resolutions wfre named supporting i their foreign policy. Athens, March 31 The fleets of the Powers have re newed the bombardment of the Greek military camp m the vicinity of Fort Izzedin. Constantinople, March 31 Halil Bey, Turkish Governor of Sivas, m Asia Minor, has been dis missed, owing to his being implicated m the Tokat massacre. Received Wakapuaka, April 2, 9.38 a.m., Guabdian office 10.45 a.m. Athens, April 1. H.M.B. Camperdown assisted by the Rursian and Austrian warships shelled the Christians' position at Suda Bay and enabled the Turks to reoccupy the town. Vassoa accuses the Admirals of partiality. Berlin, April 1. It is persistently reported at Berlin that a blockade of Greek ports by the allied fleets is imminent.

THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 2, 951 a.m., Guardian office, 11.18 a.m. ■ London, April 1. At the annual banquet of the Colo nial Institute there was a distinguished ; gathering which included the Duks of, Oairfbridge, the Earls of Lome, Jersey, Onslow, Ranfurly, and Kintore, Lord B.ragsey, Sir Robinson, and the Agents-General. Mr Chamberlain presided. Responding to the toast of the Navy, Lord Beresford advocated the formation of a Colonial reserve trained on modern warships m modern gun aery. Mr Chamberlain, m propoaing the toast of the .Institute, said that the sentiment of kinship was spreading throughout the Empire, and great progress was being made m the pro motion of a firmer union, and Imperial federation must eventually be the re sult, as it was the tmiveraal racial ji'esire and wouicj giye expression to the dearest wish of colcmiste. Possibly some day Britain would be surpassed by sifter nations, but meanwhile it was a duty to keep alive the torch of Imperial patriotism. His only ambi tion was to promote closer unity. The speech was loudly cheered, and is applauded by the newspapers.

The Defaulting Paymaster.

Afresh m Melbourne, fresa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, SiTPNEY, April 1 Oraddock was arrested at the Grand Hotel, Melbourne, where he was stay ing with his wife under the name of Harper. Two hundred and ninety four sovereigas were found m his portmanteau and he informed the detectives where the remainder of the '•Ja'^iPO, -excepting about $2QQ which he fiat! Spent over'his marriage arid trip, bettd lie fdand. it transpires that Oraddock disappeared on March 25th, but the naval authorities kept quiet for several days. He married only last Friday, and the couple left for Melbourne the same night. His wife is a member of a highly respectable Sydney family. There was a painful scene when she was told that her husband was a naval officer arrested fdr desertion, and his name was not *'r ' ' .

FEDERATION.

i Received Wakapuaka, April 2, 10.30 a.m., Guardian offic; 11 50 a.m. Adelaide, April 2, 'I he several Committees sat« all yesterday. The Constitutional Com mittee d^cidtd to retain the title of Commonwealth. The salary of the Governor-General was fixed at £10,000. The old Bill made it not less than that amount. The name of the Senate was changed to the States Assembly. tt is understood that the number of State members was reduced from eight to six and the qualification reduced to the age of tweuty-one instead of thirty years as fixed by the Bill of 1891 while he must b» a re*ident of the Commonwealth for three instead of five years.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATIONS

Received Wakapuaka April 2, 10 a.m,, Guardian Office 11.18 a.m. London, April 1. In connection with the Queen's cele brations it has been arranged that the Colonial troops and the Premiers' and Royal carriages shall constitute a separate procession, and with the Queen be grouped m f*ont of St Paul's. At the conclusion of the thanksgiving service they will take position m rear of the mam procession. The whole of the Bihops attending the Lambeth Conference will take part m the thanks giving service,

A MESSIANIC IMPOSTOR.

Terrible Slaughter of a Government Force. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, Ap'il 2, 9.38 a.m., Guardian office 10.45 a.m. Berlin, April 1 Advices from ttio state that a Por tuguese named Conseiheiro claims to 'be the Messiah. He is entrenched with 8000 followers at Oanudas m the province of Hahia. The rebels de feated a Government force of 1500, killing the general, 30 officers, and 600 nit.m, besides capturing the artillery. Th^y massacred the wounded and mutilated their bodies. A force of 7000 men is starting from Bahia td: suppress the rising.

Baptist Church Anniversary.

The fourteenth anniversary of the Ash burton Baptist Church was celebrated on Thursday. During the afternoon a "rummage" sale consisting of books, etc., and a sale of work took place m the school room, and a good business v.as done by the stall-holders —Mrs Graham, Miss Gates, and Mr Greenslade. Tea wa* ready at half-past five, when a large number sat down to a most excellent spread, to which full justice was done. The five tables were ably presided over by Mesdamea Burnett, Eden, Greenslade, Johns, Hale, Hopkins, aud Wheeler, and Misses Pearson, Ager, Steele, Lowe, Addis, E. Barratt, Eden, Siloock, and Esther Gate I},1}, assisted by a bevy of young ladies. After tea a concert was held, and wa-s fairly well attended. The Rev A. Ager occupied the chair, and made a few remarks m reference to the work carried on m the church during the past two years. The secretary, Mr Williams, then read the fourteenth annual report. This gratefully recognised the Divine blessing* received, and meutioued the laborious work of the pastor, Rev Mr Ager, who, besides faithfully preach ing the Gospel and expounding the Scriptures and visiting his people, hid laboured moat earnestly with hand and heart; m the erection of the comfortable and commodious new building now possessed by the Ch arch, to whose numbers they had been cheered by some additions. Much of the efforts of the congregation during the year had been expended on the erection of the new church, the plans tor which were accepted on July 23, and the memorial stone laid on Novem ber 15. The building is seated to accom modate 230 people, and has cost £560, exclusive of a large amount of free labour, the pastor having given his services a? architect and superintended the whole work of construction. Besides" the main building two new vestries had been provided whicti with the old "building afford ample room for Sunday school work. The church finances ; had as utual been a source of anxiety, but | considering the efforts made m other direc tions the Sustentation Fund had been fairly weil kept up. The Sunday school and Bible class were meeting with continued success. The Christian Endeavour Society and weekly prayer meetings wepe not so well attended as could be desired. The number of members on the church roll at present was 45. Mention was made of the loss sustained by the church m the removal from Ash burton of Mr Colyer, who had filled various offices m the church during his twelve years' residence here. The Willowby Choir, under the baton ot Mr J. Wheeler, gave six anthems during the evening, all of which were well rendered, | Mr T. Wheeler presiding at the organ. An address was given by Mr B. Low, Willowby, on " Church Work," m the course of which he congratulated the pastor and congrega tion on having such a handsome building, and hoped that another year would see all the seats occupied. The Rev J. Olpherb gave i well studied and interesting address on " The Model Churoh. A solo, " O Paradise," was very feelingly rendered by Mies E. Barratt. Miss Addis gave a recita tion "Buried at Sea," with gocd effect. " Nellie's Prayer," a touching atory of a little girl's fiith m prayer was admirably recited by Miss Ager, whose contributions will be always welcomed. Votes of thanks proposed by Mr GreeuElade and seconded by Mr T. Gates, to the Willowby Choir, speakers, and all who had assisted to make the anniversary a success) were carried by acclamation.

Ashburton Wesleyan Church.

The circuit quarterly meeting m connection with this church took place on Wednesday evening m the schoolroom, Baring Square. There was a good attendance, the Key, 1 G. Biooke occupying the chair. Statements of income and expenditure were submitted, from which it appeared that the whole of the circuit debe, wmounuDg to about 4)200, and which hadbfien accumulating for years, had been cleared off during the present pastor's term of office,' it being a notable fact that Mr Brooke has never yet left a circuit \a dtfb.t. iSi the Conference resolution concerning a IJome mission self-denial effort, it was resolved that the stewards throughout the oircuit be a committee to carry the reso lution into effect during the month of Muy. It was stated that a mission would be conducted m the Ashburton Ohuioh during May by the Rev. Mr O'Donnell, an announcement which was received with much satisfaction by the meeting. The meeting passed resolutions giving expression to the high esteem m which the Rev. T, G, Brooke is Leid to fchp oongregjitionia high estimate: ; of the Value of hja labors as, pastor during the tepm he has qycupieq the position, ana o,f his whole heai tednesa and energy m the cause. The resolutions also included a hearty recognition of the assistance rendered by Mrs Brooke m th,e labors of the pastoy. It was resolved that arrangements be made for the deliveiy of an address by Mr j H. M. Jone-t, on the work done at the recent sitting of the Conference at which he was the representative of this circuit. A vote of thanks was passed do the ladieo and friends throughout tne tsirgaic who liayfi ft-sis'te'd to pliace ;tb§ finances m go -satis factory a positios, • A resolution of uympathy with Bro. W.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-FRIDAY. Before Messrs D. Thomas and T. E. Upton, J.'sP. Prohibition Order. — !he police applied for a prohibition order against Peter Grant, 'an information having been laid that he was injuang hia health by excessive drinking. Mr Crisp for defendant, Mr Cuihbertson for informant. Mr Crisp applied for a remand Mr Cutiibertson objected on the ground that defendant was injming his health and delay might be dangerous. Mr Crisp >aid he had only iust Ken instructed, and c'aimed that an immediate hearing would be unfair to him. The Bench decided that plenty of time had been given aud the case proceeded. Con stable .Jackson depoccd that for months past the defendant had been more or less under i the influence of drink. Had known him for | twenty years. By Mr Crisp—Hud seen him frequently under the influence of drink, and ( he was so last night. Constable Eade deposed that he had known defendant for the last eight years, and had seen him for | the last few months drinking with doubtful characters, and m a muddled stale. By Mr Crisp —Mad seen him frequently take several drinks. You could not make him drunk. W. di B. Compbon had known defendant for many years Had advised him as a friend to take more care of himself Thought he had been better since. By Mr Crisp- Took very little liquor himself and could not tell' how much defendant took. Couldnotsay that he had ever seen him actually drunk. Henry G. Berryman had known Grant for two or three years. Had seen him several times lately about town under the inflnenoe of drink. By Mr Crisp—Could not sweir how much liquor defendant had taken at any time. By. the Bench—Had seen him frequently more or less drunk. Constable Moore had seen defendant m a chromic state of drunkenness continually for the past six moD'hs, Mr Crisp considered that the case should be dismissed. Tnere was not one tittle of evidence that the defend, nfc took enough drink to injure his health. With out some such direct evidence the Bench were bound to dismiss the case. The Bench decided to hear what evidence could be offered m d3fence, Mr Crisp considered the Bench were bound to dismiss the case as it stood as there was no evidence to answer. Mr Thomas —The Bench do not want a solicitor to instruct them as to their duty. P. Grant, examined by Mr Crisp, deposed ; I have been able to do my business since 1 have been m Ashburton, and do not injure my health by excessive drinking. By Mr Cutherbertaon —It is not a fact that I was asked to leave acert.l m hotel m Ashburton on account of excessive drinking —The Bench thought this was a very sad case, aud considered that defendant should cer ainly be stopped horn dtioking throughout Canter bury. Order issued as prayed No costs were awarded. The Burglary Cases.—Williun Williams and Hague Williams were brought up on remand charged with having committed a series of burglari* a and petty lajrcencies as already reported m our columns. W. I). Fox, R G. Bright, and William Dunn were alsochargedwith being concerned wi h the first named m certain of the offences. The charges were read out seriatim, aud the accusud all pleaded g,n liy to them. T< c B<nch decided to deal with the esses m which the younger accused, Fox, Bright, and Dunn were in volved, and the first ease was that on the 18th March they broke three pain a of glass and an ornamental bracket iv the shop of ; John Steel, storekeeper, Alford Forest Road. —John Steel stated that he lived on Alford Forest Road. On 18th Maroh fouu 1 three squares of glass broken ami other damage done. Heard a noise of something being thrown on the building and also heard the sharp action of & hort.e moving off. ;he stones produced were found iv the room. The damage was to the extent of over 15s, but ail the damage was not repaired.— Constable Eade said when he arrested the a> cused they said they did not throw the stones. This was the oniy case m which both Fox and Dunn were concerned. They said they were fifteen years old eauh. —Mr Guthbertson said he was hiatrue'ed to appear forDuiin. He said he had just had two letters handed to him, one from Mr Murray Hobbs m whose employ Dunn had been, giving him a good character. Dunn said that one of 'he other lads at Hobbs's proposed a trip into the town, and without anticipating what after occurred, he agreed to go. Mr Cuthbertson then called Mrs Dunn. She said her son had beet, with Mr Doyle, Doyleston, who gave him an excellent character. She produced a letter from the police sergeant at Leeston speaking very highly m hia favor, and another from Mr W. Johnston, J.P., was m similar terms.—Lewis deposed that Dunn came down to the stable some time ago with a recommendation from Mr Hobbs. He had found him a well behaved lad. W. D. Fox, on being asked what he had to say for himself, was understood to say that he did not quite understand what he was being led into, and the brothers Williams had persuaded him to go round with them. The Bench, addressing the boys Dunn and Fox, pointed out what a lamentable position they had brought them selves into by getting into bad company. The Bench did intend to order the applica tion of the birch, but taking into consider tion that accused had not previously been known to misconduct themselves, and that they had already been some time m gaol, ! they would be allowed to go this tiaie. But j they might depend upon it they would not get off so lightly should they again come before the Court. The accused then left the dock.—R. G. Bright, a boy of about 15, was then charged (with the Williams Brothers) with breaking into a stable belonging to Mr Joseph Taylor, at Hampstead. He pleadei guilty. Mr Guthbertson appeared fpr him. Joseph Taylor, sworn,flaid he locked the stable door on the 14th, and hung the key on a pos'. In the morning he found the door open, buc nothing had been taken —m fact there was nothing to take, Mr Cuihbertson made an appeal to the Bench for Bright, and said that the boy fell m with the two Williams's,andby them seemed to have be=;n led into thia trouble. His family is very respectable and feel this matter very keenly. He asked the Bsnch to admit Bright to probation as he was sure they would see that to consign a lad of his tender years to prison would be ruin to him. —The Beuch gave Bqght a strong caution, and said, hmongut other things, that 'spine parents m New "'Zealand were not careful enough about the company their children kept. The decision of the Bench was tint the articles stolen, or their value, be re turned to the owners, and that Bright be ad mitted to probation for six months and pay costs of the prosecution.— The cases against the two youths Williams were then gone on with.—J. W. 'Jinimina yaid he resided m Ashburton, and remembered March 13. His premises were fastened, but not locked. —At this stiifjq Mr Thytnas said he did not thing the charge of " breaking into ".' would hold if the premises were not locked. He considered that before sending the cases to Christchurch; which woujd c&st the country £5Q or xjdO, it wouid be well to be sure they could not be dealt with summarily.—Ser geant Barlow submitted that merely " enter ing " a person's liome, without authority was legally ■' breaking into/ 1 After discussion it was decided to take the oase and deal with it summarily, the accused preferring to have this course followed,—Sarah Frisby i said she was wife of Robert Frisby residing at Willowby. On 18th was at Zetland Lodge, near racecourse road, leaded to Samuel Alexmder, Saw marka of a fire on tfct washhouse window. The hci»3o is in.^Hi-ed', '1 he marka wera fysMh.—fet. ■ Alexander lived at Allenton. Was awakened on the 18th lay backing of doga about two m the morn ing. f*aw tWto boys running out of the washhouse door. There was a trap waiting for them. Went back because the window blind was on fire. Put the fire out, Tht building is of wood, and the place woult have been burnt if the fire had not been pul out. Ten persons were sleeping m th< house. I The Court then adjourned. 1

THE ASHBOFvTuN GtlAKDiAft : FRIDAY, APEIL 42, 1897.



——^__ ._ „.„__, ___?u^^ Notices . CROCKERY - - - - - - CROCKERY t ENAMELWARE. ENAMEL WAKE. &O PACKAGES 410 PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEK BEOS., HAVE juat received per s. 8. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Etwmeiware fiom . , ~ !2 me °*the Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agent* boaghtat the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE i for Spot Cash, thereby getting » larger discount for us than is usual. This tfeing the case we are determined to give our Customers th« benefit of this transaction aa they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Prie* with any others m the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. —CROCKERY. CROCK EBY. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. . 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozeo 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 2lb Glass Jsrt Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jara, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozes 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cops, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. EN AMELWAEE. ENAMELWAR E.-— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Color* 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2e lid, 3s 6d, 3s 11 i 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3a 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3-1, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 95, 2b, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6i per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen • ■ 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers,. lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each i 6 Dozen Enameled Fiying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, ac we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We hav# alto on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3a 6d per bag New Potatoes, eplandid Sample 14ib Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages are— i , LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ! ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO FIFTHS OF A SECOND. The finest Watch of its kind and beat value ever offered m the district, ■us PRICE (with Guarantee) -JSJ3 IOS. " TO BE OBTAINED ONLY PROM S.SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, I EAST STREET, ASHBURTOX. M E L L O R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Oracle proof Calf, beauiiful m appearance, and m wear practically indeatruct ! ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. i Kangaroo Kip Cow 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 m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. i ENCOURAGED BY THE STRIKING SUCCESS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Shoea, Slippen, Evening Shoes, Sea., |~Xt unheard-of pricesT" !___.__ Every Pair is Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent. A number of Bargains at any price. All those who have not availed themselves of the WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT should do bo immediately. I ' For Price a sse our window and doors. The public have never had a chance to tecare such spendid va'ue m BOOTS AND SHOES aa that now offered them at McDonald & mcdiarmid's J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER,



I Entertainments. _____ j __— __ QRA NG B HA r T | oATUiDAY NEXT, z^PHIL 3 PRIMITIVE MRTRO'VST CHURCH JJARVEST JJOME. EXCELLENT.LUNCH FON from 12 Noon one shilling. AUCTION SALE Of Grain, Hay, Fruit, Potatoes, &c, at 3 p.m. Stall of Useful and Ornamental Articles. PEOPLE'S POPULAR CONCERT at 8 p.m. Miss Birdie Butler will sing, "Bid me to Love " with violin obbligato by Dr Morris. Miss Oiphert will recite, " The Lifeboat," and " Hanging & Picture." , Miss Tompkins will Bing, Dr Morris will play violin solo, Mps Marsden, Miss Collison, and Messrs Craighead and Trezise will eing. Admission—One Shilling. Special Services m the CJHURCH on SUNDAY—Morning at 11, Evening at 6.30. Afternoon at 3 the Choir and Friends will render the Service of Song entitled, "An Unexpected Harvest." Connective readings by Miss Oiphert. 4 4 Tenders. GORSE GRUBBING. TfIENDERS are invited for Grubbing and JL Burning Gorse, etc., on R.S. 25535, adjoining the Racecourse. Tenderß received up to MONDAY Next-, April 5. Lowest i ender not necessarily accepted. 3 237 T. BULLOCK, Agent. Friedlander Bros., Limited. Yq~~iTet, FOR CROPPING, about 140 Acres of land on the Mitcham Road. Has been m grass for three years. loimediftte possession. Apply to 3 211 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. OKfk ACRE FARM AT WAKANUI. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having been sold by auction, we ar<j now prepared to treat for the sale of same privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4 7 XirrANTED TO PUROAASE— 100 Ton OF BRIGHT OATEN KHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. TjIENCING MATERIAL of all Desc; iptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. lin" E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRA.SB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3_ i STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality ; JOKO, PAtiM, and other TKAS m lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. ~ Fo^~~saleT seeds. ~seeds. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for|SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS. DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIP.S. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &G. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold m Stock during the season—» COOPER'S POW.DKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BRQQKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS, WE have on view a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen* BICYCLES, Whic ; h we $ow supply complete with Lamp, BU-11, Brake and Mudguards without extra charge. AN EXPERT ia now m attendance, and will bo plcasad io teach Ladies to ride t'see of chargo, for the next week only. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 239 ,iii wy lining ii ■ .1...-JHIIIIIIIII——— »« FOUND —Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical : system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Baebett Bros, "The Hall," East .Street. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a lara;e stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) always on



Hanmer and Graves. ~DUN"~OATSr WE have a large line of these fit; for seed aud etn supply orders for any quantity. TgbioultuS al "~sZlt7 WE have m store a large quantity of Agriculrural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we olier at low quotations. CASTOR OIL. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a shipm.ii»t of CASTOR OIL, aud are m a position to supply Large 'and Small < -onsumers. DIP. _ DIP. TTTE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately m the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. CORNSACKS. 0 RDF US for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. r SEEDS. WE HAVE m stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, CloverP t Turnip Seeds, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & GRAVES. 1 T. Bullock. FoR SALE, y|QQ ACRES, fenced, well watered, 4tt/O and improved, with Cottage, Shed, Yards, etc., thereon, fronting the Winslow and Faugitata Bridge Road, about our miles from Hinds and close to a School. ALSO, QAA ACRES neir the above, all m /VvJw English grasses and well watered, —the properties of Messrs Liddle Bros. As they are dissolving partnership, l.hese farms are for absolute Bale. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY^ Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and mostly ia the native stats, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696, acres 1 cood 3§ perches Price, teims, and full particulars furnished on applica ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. T O LX T. CO; TAGE and two sections, fronting Alleu'a road, AHenton. TO LET, at a low rental —Shop m the Arcade, at present occupied by Mr A. H. Williams, Stationer. Possession givea nex' week. T. BULLOCK. On account of the Mortgagee. Cj> APi PRICE required for two acres ot^t / land close to the West Town B It, being Lot 100 on Tancied and Allen's original sale plan. Formeily owaed fay Mr F. Bosenberg. Easy te#ns of payment can be arranged if required. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK,, Agent. FOR SALE, Good Building Sites, well situated m Wills Street East, being T.S. 72,0, 721, and 722, m one block, the property of Mr G. P. Milsom. Offers are invited for these, as the owner is returning to Tasmania, T. BOLLOCK. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows :— £11 10a, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street, The owners are desirous of realising. Terms if required. Apply T. BULLOCK, Agent. 9&—~-****~**~F~*»!? ■■ i ■ ■■—^ Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. TVfOTfCE is hereby given that the under- JlA| mentioned Rural Land (the property of the Canterbury College) will be offered for Sale for Cash at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at %2 o'clock noon. Reserve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 10a. This Reserve is situated between the North and South branches of the Ashburton River, about 'i miles from the Wester field Station, and ia at present m the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this effice, or from the Registrar of Canter bury College. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner s>f Crown Lands. District l^aad and Survey Office, , Chrishchurch, January 20, 1897. 1 114 N~oi r rcK "" J HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W JL lIAitDLEY, Pi-amber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3J27 J.JH. WALKER. BNQOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. OREPARE for the winter's raiu, and X ORDER a good, strong PMBRELLA, from SMITH MACE WELL, Lower Eut street, Aahburton. Urribrelhs re-covered and turned o« equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials.



Wanted. WANTED Known.-Specil Consign ment of Fruit,' Cauliflowers. R«d Cabbage. Inspection invited.—J. ■»• *4 RIC ' East htreet. ' FEESH Oysters, Flounders, and all kinds of fish by expres3 to-night.— Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. 415 IJIOR Sale, Cheap, two Gliss ghow-Caseß with drawers. Apply J. R. Sthwl, West street. _J__ ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and V\ beatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9.1 and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this departm* nt during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values.—Mitchell and Turner. V Tuner, Mr Harrow, is now m Ash buiton. Orders sent m at once promptly attended to. Pianos and Organs sold on easy time payments Bicycles—The Star, V;ctor, and Col ambia; ladies' and gents' extras. Typewriters—Yost, Remington, and Daugherty.—H. M. Joms. T) ARRETT BROS, have just opened some J3 new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. ANTED Kno"w^^"Oßß7Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—2so New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obb -3 140 JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors ; price 4a. , Fuily equal to usual 5s 6d quality.-—W. H. Collier. NEW LIN IS m Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30a. Call and see Grand range of Men's Mercery,— W. H. Collier. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hail," East .- treet. ED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and c'ean) 91 per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 2Olbs for Is, or 8s 61 per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bbos. WANTED Known—Special Show m ou" Mantle and Dress Rooms on Fkiday 26th iust, and following days. The cream oi the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the |'ite.Bt dress materials and irimminga. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTKD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quali yin Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICB is hereby given that the Road along the Hinds River to Swamp Road IS STOPPED during repairs to Bridge near Railway line. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 4 18 Clerk. THE "ECLIPSE" CYCLE WORKS TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premises, BARING SQUARE, (Neat Post Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S CYCLES By the best makers from £20. Terms if required. Early application necessary. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYRES a Specialty. Only best materials used. Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission. Machines for Hire. JUST ARRIVED-A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of aji kinds, ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 16 F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET- ASHBURTON. JUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—-PIPES—G.B.D,'?, Don's, and olhe? inaker.B. Wills* Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2a. CIGARS of the best brands—M;anillag, &for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, Derby, Ruby, etc, etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U.N.O'S, 6cl; Cleavers' Shaving Soap, la ; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 23 3d a bundle. 4 10 LADIES from the Country requiring medical treatment will find a very G OMFORTAB I- E HOM E, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 16 FOR BALE, , OtUUU-KBAJSf. property well situated on JO Belt Rbi*d, Altentob. .j, acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached Wft^h-nouse, and other huildj^gcj. The. property ia m a yory heaitny locality, about three minutes



Synopsis ot 1 New Advertisements. Folipse Uyole Works—New business advertisement. Jewibc—Fish. Upper Ashburton Road Board—Road