THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Preßß JAfiaociation — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka May 26, 9.47 a.m.. Guardian office 10.30 a.m. Employers Liability Bill London, May 25. In the House of Gommong the Speaker overruled all the directions made by the Committee on the Em ployers Liability Bill dealing with the question of compensation to he paid to workmen for accidents, excepting the sn^geetions by Mr H J. Tenant, pro viding for compensation for injuries to health arising from the nature of the employment. Sir M. W. Ridley op posed the exception on the ground that it would imperil the Bill. Mr John Burns and Mr Asquith supported it, but the exception was negatived by 233 to 144. An amendment embrac ing within the scope of the Bill all workmen except domestic menials and servants was rejected by a majority of 78. The Dervishes Cairo, May 25.

The Dervighes are raiding Tokar, a fortified town in Upper Ethopia, seventy miles south of Suakim. The Taascii—Lutzow Cases Berlin, May 25 The trial h&a commenced of Herr Taateb, late Commissioner of Police, who is charged with perjury and for g«ry, and of Herr Lutzow, a Berlin journalist, ako charged with forgery. The oases arose out of a political libel aotion heard iv December last, when Herr Lutzow was sentenced to eighteen months, and Herr Tausch was sus saepended from duty and arrested on J suspicion of wilful perjury. The libel consisted in the publication of a state- 1 ment that an incorrect version of the j OjbM's speech at Breslau was the out come of an intrigue in high quarters. In the course Of yesterday's hearing Lutaow declared that Tausch directed him to publish the statement that an affection of the ear, from which the Emperor William was suffering, was of ft cancerous character and inherited from his father.

Australian.

Eaoeived Wakapuaka, May 26, 10.10 a.m. Guardian Office 11.40 a.m. The Water Phenomenon. Sydnby, May 26 Several other drought stricken dis tricts in the south and west report that thoir creeks and springs have myster oualy commenced running. Jubilee Dinners tor the Poor. Tbe Mayor of Bydney has accepted an offer of five hundred sheep from the Pastoral Finance Oompany to provide jubilee dinners for the poor. Duke of Devonshire Brisbane, May 26. Divers have located the damages to tbe steamer Duke of Devonshire. They consist of two large holes in her side, caused by the vessel striking an unknown rock. The steamer has been floated into shallower water and the cargo is being discharged. Earthquake. Bobart, May 26. A severe shock of earthquake was experienced at Eddystone. The houses rocked, but no serious damage was done.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

■Received Wakapuaka, May 26, 9.40 a.m., Guardian office, 10.30 a.m. Constantinople, May 25 The carrying out of the order lately promulgated by the Porte for the ex pulsion of Greeks from Turkey has been suspended. Athens, May 25 The Greeks have fortified the pass of Thermopylse, The despatch of the note drawn up by the Foreign Ambassadors defining the terms of peace has been delayed in consequence of Germany insisting that Greece shall promise to accept the terms as defined in the note. Berlin, May 25.

The Sultan thanked the Emperor for bis advice in regard to the war, and expressed a hope that William would •how the victor how to obtain the rights accruing to him. St Petkrsburo, May 25

Russia is willing to agree to the amount of the Greek indemnity de manded by Turkey, on condition that she be allowed to deduct an equivalent amount from the indemnity due by Turkey to Russia on account of the EusßQ-Turkish war. Russia will then consent to the Powers taking control of the Greek debt. The Sultan opposes these suggestions.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER

Application for Delay of Trial.

Press Association—By Electric Copyright. Sydney, May 25 Butler's counsel applied to the full Oourt for the postponement of his trial till .November 22, on the ground that publicatiens in the newspapers had prejudiced the public mind and it waß impossible to obtain an impartial trial. The Attorney-General contended that the Press comments were Butler's own fault. When in Auckland he requested interviews with pressmen in order to contradict statements made in the San Froncisco papers; that was the only reason why the police allowed the Press representatives to see Butler. The prisoner took the advantage to say more, but that was not the papers' fault. Affidavits by detectives and pressmen were read confirming this. The Chief Justice said it was most lamentable that the interviews were allowed, He hoped the Press would never again act so. The application was refused, but the case was placed jast on the list for the coming criminal sessions.

THE DROUGHT.

I Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph— f Copyright. Melbourne, May 25 Many sheep in the drought districts are also dying from the effects of con tinuously eating dry feed. Where strong enough to travel the stock are being sent to the boiling-down works. ' Even the grass on the mountains, to which the stock were driven during previous droughts, has failed on this occasion, I

SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, May 26 A boy named Basley, son of Mr G W. Basley, solicitor, met with a shocking acoident this morning. While riding under a bridge over which a train was passing the horse shied and threw the boy. His foot caught in the stirrup and he waa dragged about a hundred yards. The horse kicked him twice on the head before getting free. When picked up, Basley waa quite uncon sciojs, and is not expeoted to live.

RUAPUNA.

From Our Own Correspondent

A concert waa held on Monday evening in the hall in aid of the funds of the building, which has recently been lined throughout. Items were rendered by the following:— Misses B. and 0. Ballantyne, violin duets ; | Miss Wood, songs ; Miaa Oree, eongs; Mrs Holdgate, songs; Mr Hall, overture; Mr Oraighead, songs } Mr Tresize, songa; and Mr A. Long, step dances ; and needless to say they were heartily appreciated and re* demanded. Mr Hall played the accompani ments. After the usual votes of thanks an enjoyable concert concluded with the National Anthem. A dance followed which was kept up until the early hours, refresh ments iiaving been provided on an ample scale by Mrs Jaine, to whom much thanks is due.

A Terrible Struggle.

AWFUL EXPERIENCE OF A. NEU TRAL B&Y YOUNG LADY.

The interesting story of MiFg Mashford's narrow escape from death and sub.-v qnrnt recovery has caused so much exoiteine-nt in the Neutral and Mossman's Bay district ihat a reporter was despatched to inter view the young lady at her home at Wood ville, Neutral Bay. Instead of finding a pale and wan looking invalid, struggling fco overcome the debili aiing effects of a long and trying illness, ho found in Miss Ma-hford a sprightly eirl in robus health and good spirits, who readily tS:v(d to give any information she could regarding lier recent recovety as d ihe pa ticulars os how her life was stved.

The following; is Mi?s IWa^-hford's story ; i ' I shall be 21 near birthday, fend I have never been rof.l'y stn n'j in a'! my life, but it war tow.irda the be^innii g of last year (1896) thai- I beg;m to feel very much worse than I had ever felfc before. My neivnoH system seemed shattered, a feel ing < f linguor would at limes qaire over come me, and last but not least I suffered agonising pu'is from neuralgia. I began to droop and l«li about, couldn't woik, didn't en!, at.d had no inclination to do anything I certainly wa- a good friend to chemists, for T spent a lot of money in t;<nic j, non<* of which dH m ■ any good, and it waa a hlner waste of nrmy. My parents yeni mo away for a ch-u^: of nir, being dreadfully \-yy.et aViou! me, but I ' ri)tar»!<d but Ji'fle b. t!«;-. Anemia or bloo. p'i'efif>neN-< wh;- whut I was suffering from. Iti ir<y de. pair I w^s ready to try \ any lung v;h-r. c'lcU'Cc ihrow in my way a i p-uupHji;", r>larin<? ro Dr Williams' Pii.k ! PiiSh or f'ali' P ople, which lnd lieen lift at our house by a ■ tis,rii-.ar.or. Reading in It of ai) -se which describ d womothin^ exactly like w';at [ w*a goffering from and in which a permanent cure h*d '"esm effecied, I determined to try them, which I did, and you poe what I am likii now.' ' V'ou do nob look at all like an inva'id now, IVI isa Mashford.' * No, indeed, nor do I feel like one. I cannot say that I have tried no other medicine, for I imagine I have tried every other, but wi h no benefit whatever. I certainly took no other medicine at the time I was taking Dr Williams' Pink Pills, for the instructions on the wrapper advised me not to.' 4 You can then truly say. Miss Mash ford, that your recovery ia solely attributable to Dr Williams' Pink Pills V * I can, indeed. I shall always fully be lieve in them, knowing what they have done for myself, and I shall also recom mend them to all my friends and acquaint ances, '

Speaking of Long Ago.

To- !V, *>■■ I p ii h se Hpbs, cms p cfor ff in the 'oiv -vaiK'heri p^sfc ri.ces in my memory as o'wiy as though it hung on a will b fore my very ey*-s. It is of a bay about fonrt- en years old, propp- d up in a

-reat arm-, hair with pillows and bed clothes, 'tnd gaz fig through a window He is jusv. eoi.v.iltsc-ng alter a long and dung.-f'jua Miners, inct ■ ■ siill thin, pale, ftU't w ak- The strong arrnH o; bis loving father have iake>; him from the bed an placed him snugly by the w ndow in order that h« may s> c his: playmates at their gam«B in the >-n;w; for the time is mid winter. They wave their hands to him as d he waves his hand feebly to them. The scene Is from my own boyhood, foriy yearn ago, What magic haa conjured it up now ? Only a nenttnee from a letter.

Thi : ♦ I was so w«ak thu for years I had to be carried o|>fltairs to bed.' A lady epaaku thus of her girlhood. Why a piuable thing. It its uot what nature meant ; but ai«s ! tuo often wlm really happensimbiiperverted world. Children should never suffer p«in, for pain is punishment. For whot-e offences, then— surely not their own—do the little ones sicken and die by uncounted millions 1

' Fr' m childhood,' so runs the letter, 41 was always delicate. When fourteen yi are old i got a chill on th« lungs which left me in a weak sate. Indeed, I was alw sye tired and weary find never knew what it w*s -'o feel s froii£r,'

Now, tell me, if you can, what, sadder reading one is apt t.> come upon *han this ? anoy ;i young girl being always tired, weary, and weak! -too weak to climb the stairs to her own bed ! so feeble and lifeless as to require to be cam i<;d over the house through which she should h %ye skipped and da;.ced like a fawn What had so crushed her 1 Distase ? Wi at disease and how caused %

' I was very pale,' continues the letter; 1 My f<.et wero cold Mid clammy, and hot sweats now and again burst over me My apposite was poor; and, after eating, I suffered t>uch pain at ihe chet-t and eioes that it of* en anjw,n oil to i^'iiy ; ami the palpitation of the h<.art was so bad ih.n mm y times I got no sleep at night on account of ifc.'

And this at an age when 'he heart should bea! quick.v only with 'reling* ot j >y and hope ; and gir'ih fo ms in th^ir bi df» should be as quiet as i ecumbent s:.atues.

' After a time,' says the writer, ' T could t,- kel quid nourisbtnpnt only, my s'omsch being too weak to retain anything solid. Thus 1 gradually Wisred sway until T was nothing buc skhi and b( ne. I had not ev*'n >tr<'t'gh to walk acoss >he fi>or; and all who saw m< j said it was impostible fcha' I .should tver get well.

' Kom lime to time I saw <t cb>r :\f er ■■''■ci.or, and iwico went, to tLe She 1. h--rvv. HoHuital, bur. r- c.ive n > V>«.'i ■efit frmn she tn anent he*e. All.ibt tin* ncciois :ni■ ; :. hat boih my elv;-t and bowels v?t ro uc---' l ared arid (list there was no hop* of my ii. CiVt.iy 1 was now i>o b=*d that. Ift ulo i- ko. nothing bu' W3 k brandy and water and i ha'j f>)»ly < cca io^a'ty,

"In this hopeless condition 1 linj?ort-d on uuti! March, 189 ', wluii I heard of Mother Si-'igels Cur;* ivu oyrup. Alt t-u^h I h '<■' t'ivcn up a'l hope of deriving any hcii' jiir. from any medicine, I nevertheless, sent for a bottle of the Syrup, and aftoe having tak n it for a few days I foun myself a iit'lo better. Thia led me to continue using it, and i-hort'yT w*^ able toihke solid food, and the sicknt-ss grad ually left me. Holding to thia medicine — the only one that had ever helped mo -I grew stronger and stronger until 1 w-is in good health. Without Mother Selgel's Curative tyrup I should never have ra covered; and you must try to imagine how grateful I feel. I never can put my thankfulness in words. Yours truly (Signed; Mrs Mary Jane Hilliai', Kimp ton, near Sherborne, Dorset, March 6th, 1893'

We rest at this. Here i 3 a life history. How cm we comment ou it adequately? What a pity that this woman should have so Buffered! What a satisfaction to know that she suffers no more! And yet-the lose time- tha lost happiness! Ah, yes! Mother Seigel had reason enough to induce her to labour as she did to relieve her sister women. Thank Heaven for her success. Mrs HilHai's real disease was of the stomach—indigestion and dyspepsia, in herited, probably, and nude chronic by circumstances. The remedy she finally used cured this, and so frei d her from all the symptoms and results. How kindly are the arms that carry us In our weak ness. How glorious not to need them !

THE ASBBtM'OH GBABDIAN i WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 189?.



Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are not a patent medicine, bat are a thor oughly Ecientific preparation, the result of years of careful study on the part of an eminent Edlnbnrgh University physician, aad thty were success ully used by him in his every city practice for years before being offered for general sale. They positively cure Rheumatism, Sciat ca, Lumbago, and Neuralgia, and Influenza's after effects, aud are a specific for all dis eases of women, snch asaruemfa, poor and watery blood, female irregularities, ner vous headache and hysteria. They are not purgative medicine, but brace up and permanently strengthen the whole system. Dr "Williams' Pink Pills are obtained from all leading chemists, or from Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Wellington N.Z ; who will forward (past paid) on receipt of stamps or post order, one box for 3s ; or half-dozen for 15s 9J.



To the Deaf and those troubled with j Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles, j Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fame 1 j aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear j drums, haa just issued the 100 th edition of j hie illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- 1 ness and Aural Troubles, This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. " 317 The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will he followed by a very wet aud severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead 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 g^ie for these goods, this season they are now showing probab'y the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also aupplying ladies' and gentlemen's water roof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made ! prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings —keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."-—Advt. 29



IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot bo ante you call at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store.



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure »1! discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either Bex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4a 6d eaoh.by all Ohemißtsand Patent modioine Vendow throughout the World Proprietor* : Thi Likoo&n and Midland QowmwPiwClOWOTi Itucolq, StogM



STARTLING ANNOUNCEMEiMT. — You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shors, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp a'.eacl, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices, A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.™E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store, Telephone No 76.,



HoLLOWay's Pills and Ointment.— Vicissitudes of climate, exposure and hard ships, tell heavily or. soldiers and Bailors, sowing the seeds of disease which may ultimately brevk up the constitution. Naturally cureless of their health a word in season may avert many evils, and m iy cause them to resort to timely measures without any difficulty or publicity. Holloway's effectual remedies are suitable, and are so easily adapted to the varied complaints to which our soldiers and s.ulors arfi liable, that a supply should always be obtained before proceeding abroad. It may with confidence be stated that many a valuable life might have been saved, or confirmed cripple prevented from begging in the streets, if Holloway's remedies had been used in time.



Wanted. lIEDERRRANZ " At Home " To-night, J in the Orange Hall. Doors opin at 7.30. Tickets la.—X. Field, Hon. Sec. 5 224 FOUND—A Watch. Apply W. Mkyen- BERa, Princess Street, Ashburion. 5 215 SALVATION ARMY, Thursday Even ing, Lieuthsnant Russell will give his impressions of Lyltelton Gaol, Major Evans leading. 5 217 C HAWKINS having made some • special purchases is going to give h s Customers the benefit of some of his bargains in Ruga, Blankets, Flannelettes, etc. Corno and see, 5 219 WANTED Situation by experienced Housekeeper, age 30 Would take i charge of invalid's home. M., care Editor I Guardian 5 220 j OYSTKRS, all kinds Fresh Fish, and Smoked Rabbits by express to-night. —Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 5 225 TTNITED Evangelistic Mission.—Prayer vJ Meeting To-night at Primitive Methodist Church. 5 222 T lEUTENANT RUSSELL in Prison JLj Garb at the Salvation Army To morrow, Silver Coin admission. Everybody come. 5 218



"TV/TRS TOMPKINS has vacancies for three XtX Boarders. Everj' home comfort; moderate charges. Paddocking and stabling. Near Railway Station. 5 195 WANTED to sell (a bargain) Waggonette and Daisy Cart. Apply A. Ore. 5154 ]\/TRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaserof ladies', xVX gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goodß.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 T> EVIE WS of Reyiews for May, Windsor X\i Magazine for April, Peter MoKeiizie, new cheap edition of popular books, school iuk on draught, school requisites.—H. M. Jones. POULTRY Show—Beginners may make a good start by buying out cheap the Brahmaa, silver Hamburgs, and Silver Polish at the Pelham Yards. 5 183 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 cordially invited, —Mitchell & Tubneb. ANTED Known-250 New Jackets ; Mantles, and Capes now open; j beautiful gooi?a, German made.—A. Orb. _ 3 14 NiiW~LINES iv Clothing. A first-class Coloukl Tweed Suit at 395. Call and see. (.'rand range of Meo'a Mercury.— W. H. Collier. YOUNG L iriies' Journal (May), Weldon's Journal, Dressmaker, and Children's April Quarter Family Reader, iSpare Moments, Won at Home, just in at H. N. Anderson's, Eist Street. WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6a 9d 1 will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, " The Wonder of the Age." H. N. Andebson, East Street, 5 96



WANTED Known.—On receipt of <k 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7a 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, East Street. 5 97 WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, ab strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound. -"The Hall," East street FOUND— Nineteen shillings ca^h 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. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, must be fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores 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. ~D ARRETT BROS, have just opened some _D new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit ab £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadt Street. WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at beat possible values —Mitchell and Turner



D. Tnomas. CLEARING SALE. SPRINGBURN. THURSDAY,~MAY 27, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Alex. Penny, Schoolmaster, Springburn, to sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz : Movable LOOSE BOX and Loffc. Man's Room, match-lined and papered. Horse, Trap, and Harness. Furniture of a five-roomed house, consist ing of Piano (Dresden), Beds, Chairs, Washstands, Sofa, and kitchen utensils, arid a large lot of sundries. Sale at 12.3d Further Entries Invited. D. THOMAS, 5159 Auctioneer.



From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, nadulterated and pure ; thia is Kozie ri E^, John Orr & Co., agents.



WANTED Known—A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d, | —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. i I^6TlCTß^Tr^'~yoT~goTQgnto~~bunJ. JJM Fecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, ' and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. WANTED Known—That; J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. Hia own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton. 3 115 WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest, shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHA i everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte monny at Mellor's. WANTED Known—The celebrated P. D Corsets in all prices and colors. — A. Ore. 314 ANTED KNOWN —Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately O3cupied by Mr Q. Noill, intends to open game as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roon.s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Gait. 3 138 ANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street, Ohildrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows Ladies own materials made upl ANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed »t> Mjskum's ZeatancUft Boot Store



ARCADE, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1897. ME DAVID THOMAS hw received instructions from a southern sliest to sell as above, owing to a dissolution of partnership. (T)A HEAVY DRAUGHT MARKS and r£\J GELDINGS. From 3 years. Sale ac 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 5 206 . Auctioneer. I AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAP" 1 4 56 D. THOMAS, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Winter's Road IS CLOSED during Repairs to Bridge. By order, ; 5 233 J< DAVISON, Qlerk,



Government Notices. '■■" .?" ~^ V ': "■■■^ R LAi\Dd KOI. Sc-TILKMENT ON LEAS-. IN PBttPJOTUITY. HORSLEY DOWH SETTLEMENT. I NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of the Land for Settlements Act, 1894, and its amendments, that the undermentioned J LANDS will be | OPENED FOR APPLICATION ON MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897, i Under the Lease in Perpetuity system and ! the special regulations app'icable to lands offered under the above Acts. j HORSLEY DOWN SETTLEMENT, QAin ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL Ou4zU LAND, In 25 allotments, of from 49 to 478 Aces, at j rentals of from 6d to 9s per acre [ per annum.



Sale Plans and Pamphlets, containing full particulars as to terms and conditions, may be obtained from this office. Strict compli ance with the regulations will be absolutely necessary, and applications must be made only on the special forms prescribed, whioh are obtainable from this office. Applications will be received at the Land | Office, Christchureh, up to 4 p.m. on MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897. The Land Board will sit at the same office : at 11 a.m. on THURSDAY, June 3, to | examine applicants in terms of the regula tions. The Ballot to determine the successful applicants for the lands will be held at this office on FRIDAY, June 4, at 11 a.m. SIDNEY WEfa/TMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, May 18, 1897. 5 190 BEgl1!™ ■■.'■ '■ ■' ■■' " 'I Public Notices. impounded"



IMPOUNDED by 0. Beach from Willowby, on May 22, ON& RED and WHITE COW, aged. If not claimed and I expenses paid by JUNE 7, it will be sold at ! the Flemington Pound, at 12 noon, on the above date. 5 216 "I;hirl^^aFjs""final notioeT A LL PERSONS Indebted toDR Green wood are requested to pay the amount ] of their respective accounts forthwith to the undersigned. 5 221 F. FERIUMAN. i



N 0 T I 0 E. IN CONSEQUENCE of a number of tame Geeso having recently been b.igged by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, TKES ; PASSERS on the Alford Estate, without written authority from Mr Hanmer or the Manager, WILL BE PROSECUTED. E. HERKING. , May 18, 1897. 5 162 NOTICE. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. IyjTUSIC, SINGING, FRENCH. MBS F. "MAKEIGr, Corner of Wills and Park Streets, The second term of 1897 will begin on MOM DAY, May 31. Terma oa application. 5 193 T^OR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices ; THQR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; T^OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS,



j Business Notices H. M. JONES. j PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS Best value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIA®, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE ""wKITERS. LOWEST CASH PBICES. H. M. JONES. 5 26



B. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. rTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his X 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 can be procured :— WHISKIKS. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and 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 "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dsw Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; 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 Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * *; D.C.L.—" Killy ; croy " ;Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County I Antrim—puremalr; Mr John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian ( Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker!B,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'B Cognac; Ju'ea' Romford's Oid Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy-—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—r,ulk 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 L:queurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Cutacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long 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. ALEXANDEB, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205



DIRECT IMPORTER OF WAICHES 1 JEWELLERY, SILVER & jfi.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS Just received "aw Stock of JEWELLERY AND WATCHES Direct from England. The Largest anil Choicest Stock in the District is to be seen ab S. SALEK'S : EAST STREET, SPECIAL Attention k drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. 1 TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S SALEK'S, for repair. Tho truo test of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done,



BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. RIDE THE" ECLIPSE HUMBEE. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running i i Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other ' makes. A, A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. ; SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the ! Royal fenfieid—the English Championship i machine. i ___ , , • Ty/r iss mree by, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton : that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Speoialty. | Terms moderate. j



MISS TREEBY is prepared to visit Ladies at their residences in town or country ii required. Address-Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, Ashburton. 4 235 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION X WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATUEDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in connection with fche Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained ot the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, I Hon. Sec. Art Union, or & A. ROBOTTOM, 5 US Eton, Sqq, Poultry Sgci§ty a



Business Notices* '■ ■""" »"*mrll mm im Um,*m«o<± -. „. ! ' ! , fll , rf - - f -...,, .- . -.. ;-,„, - ,-■,-■ imi ■, 111 ■i i inxfmiliiif i iiriii n ' S\\ riilii inTHI IHfi'ii t if'it" 111 I—MWWHIII ■ 111 I 1 Ml HHIWIM—fr FLETCHER BEOS., THB3 CELEBRATED CASH GROCEBS. fJIfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to fhe J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the homes of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform. Hundreds now buy their Goods at FLETCHER BR' S. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the nimble shilling by lakingit to FLETI HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do nofc advertiM • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the Mine very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than any other hou-ein the district. WE LEAD, FcTl°L(7w WHO CAN. 200 CASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b« had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch prices. Thii it a solid fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bay fromus. '•■' * ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a too, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bat* Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for spot cm therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWAKE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tht mostjueeful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PKESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, v we havt juat opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and EleotrophUwar*, which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d eaoh Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 64 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 Vases at la 6d per pair, cutleryT cutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES, Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgere, etc. BBDEOOMWARE7~BiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedrootnware, Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Seta for themselves or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy, SPECIAL NOTIOE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of oar County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as well as that we send goods to ail 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 OHRISTCHUROfI. Telephone 24—80 x 67.



M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. HMHE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Orack- X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved priuclple, 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 and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well won h a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES ~MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



ANDREW ORR. T ADIES WHO ARE ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR WINTER DRESSES, MILLINERY, JACKETS & CAPES, SHOULD CALL AT ONOE AT A. ORR'S, WHERE THEiT WILL FIND THE VALUE SECOND TO NONE IN CANTERBURY. 150 Ladies' Jackets—best shapes from 10a 6d to 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—doable 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 eeams The Largest Stock of Ladies' and Geuta' BOOTS ever shown in Ashburton—splendid quality 70 pieces Flannelette—all colors—B4 and 36 inches Linoleums and Floorcloths—all widths INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.



THE BOOT TRADE. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of ¥ork, Bostock. Beehive. Wolfs, Otto Herz. STRQKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window chows & Choice Selection of Boote, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. EVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & MCDIAKMIIX BOOT MANUFACTUBEBS AND IMPOKTEKS, EAST STREET, J, NICHOLAS, Manager. ** ***