In the Zulu War

A STORY OF BUSH AND BAT I LE. THE TALE OF AN OLD CAMPAIGNER BESIBGRD IN A MISSION *KOWE~ F ; -EDIISG ON WKEVILS AND OXhIW—ON THE VERGE OF A GRUESOME GRAVE. He was a bronz >d and bearded soldier— an old warrior of the Zilu campaign- and had much of interest to tell. His name ia Mr R Proves, of Hylt Patk, Rookwood, and the represeutativ of the &tar found him one mornl? gin hie well-kept orchard, spending the evening of a stirring life amidst-, his fruit fcreea reading hie paper iv the coolness of. a shady porch, that, covered with blossom ing boogain villia, rose &8 a splendid splash of purple and green in contrast to the brilliant sepia of poun led clay around. •I'm fifty-five years of agb,' he said, making room ior us beside him, * and when I left; my regiment, the 3rd Buffs, I heid the rank of quartermaster sergeant. 1 'And the Zulu campaign? 'Ah, yes ! I was through that,' he re plied, shaking his head at the recollection. •The campaign of 79 Yes, that's what knocked up.' *How wan that I 1 ' Well, you sac, our column was in six detachments,, and Oetewayo's impis MASSACRED FIVE OF THEM. Oara was the sixth, and we made for a departed mission station ekowe, and kept th* dusky troops at bay. They couldn't osrry our building, *od we held out till help arrived.' 1 You must have had an awful time ? * Awful i My God, it was. We were herded together there for 13 weeks with out ever being aWe to pet a proper eleep, We had no bedding, and the air was filled With heat and stench. The only food saved was weevlly biscuits, and then we had to kill the half-starved trek oxen to help keep life together. Should ever we dare to show ourselves for a mlDute to snatch » breath of air AS ASSEGAI WOULD WHIRL THROUGH BPA6E, and the man was dead that it struck. * Dli this ooMolude your perils ?' * Wo, not by a long way For fourteen months we hac ro hing to sleep upon, and had to lie down in the open air—in the dry heat and the cold pouring rain- It was all the same Fever and eicknefis carried off many of the men, and when our tattered remnant reached the coaso I left the resjimenl", having served my time.' ' What effect had the campaign upon you?' ' A terrible effect, that till last Christ mas I was never wiihouf. Asa result of th-> exposure and si nrvation I found my digestion ruined. For sevente-n years I've had twitching pain 3 under the should ers and in the arms; I he nerves of my arms were weak, and caused me aaony when ever I raovtd ?hem. I Buffeted from cramp*, and »b times A DEATHLY DUMBNESS PEBVADBD MY BODY.. * How about the doctor* ?' 4 Ah I well, I tried them,' he replied, in ' a tone tingled with contempt, and they never did me any good. Some said it was one thing and some another ; others just said it. was general weakness, and couldn't or wouldn't state what th^y meant.' ' So you never pr^greswed 1' * Mo, not a bit. I gradually got worse, and of course 1 lost interest!» eveyrhlng. I could never walk far, I never slept properly, and I hardly ever ate anything except dry toast and tea. I was miser able and restlePSj and always in pain.' * How long did this last ?' ♦Till laefc December. Several people who s»w how bad I looked said they thougM 1 WAS GOING TO DIE- And I felt jiat»t like it, aud a doctor I con sulted told me the same thing I was in a state of collapse theo. Even ordinary conversation would take all my breath away, and I'd sink back exhausted on the sofa. A lady doctor told me ib was all through my digestive organs, and that's what it was.' * Well, what did you try next V 'That's the pom*-. I poked up a pamphlet one day in December that a man bad thrown into the house. It was an advertisement for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and I there read a case just like my own that had been curfd.' * What did yon d© V 4 Why, the only sensible thing. I got Rome of the pills.' i * Did you try 'em T 11 should think I did.' •Wdl you don't seem very dead now,' we commented, looking at the grey- j bearded face and sturdy military figure of. our friend. * No, and I DON'T FEEL VERY DEAO either, young man. I feel very much alive. Why. do you know," he said impressively, " that I've increased twelve pounds in weight since I took those pille of Dr WilllanW.' * Have you V 4Yps. I have. I Improved gradually from the first dose First, I took a pill at a time, at.d later on I increased the dose. Up to now I've taken about thir teen boxes, and I feel so well that I intend to discontinue them altogether. As it is. I haven't had any for over a week, and I reef first-class.' * Hwe yon a good appetite now 1' 4 Rather,' he laoghed out. * I'm always ready for nay meals now, 4ND SLEEP LIKE A TOP. And when I wake up I feel like a man Instead of the weary wreck that I was three months ago.' * How about the pains ? lOh ! they've all left dip, I haven't felt them at all for a couple of months.' * I suppose you walk better n w V ' Fee. Bafore I took Dr. Williams' Pink Ptlls I'd have- to rest two or three times just walking into "Rook wood. Now I go straight in at a good pace, and only yesterday I oarried parcels home—a thing that I couldn't have possibly done before, and the old soldier's eyes twinkled at the humor of the idea. ' I had to knock my coH baths off, too, 1 he said, * because I was getting so weak, but now I take 'era rpgalar every morning. My dig* stive organs are in perfect order, and all the functions of my body do their duty.' ' And I'm only doing mine,' he added, ' in telling you this. 1 * Do you feel as well as you did before - the war V * Yes. I honestly feel better to-day THAN I DID TWENTY YKABS AGO, »nd {%& V saying a good deal, aa I'm getting an old mati now." 'You firmly believe in Dr "Williams' Pink Pdld, then*' ! 1 B lirve in the Pills 'I' he queried. ' I should thick I do. They ye done a hundred times more for me than all tha doctors and'med cines |'ye' seen and taken for ngh on eighteen years, That's saying a cond lot, bijt it's true. Believe in the pifM 'IfchofcldihlnfcJldicf.? - Then we shook hands wfth this gay 014 veteran and bade him •Good-bye," and wished him a long and happy life. An we went up the garden walk, 'I e-y, 1 he called after us, *3ook at this.' We turned round, and found him vigor ously going through a number of army extension trovemen's with his arms. Then he held his legs straight, and bending bis body tooohed the ground e&s'l" -|*J;] either hand.

'I couldn't do that) before.' he said. vVo closocl the gate and left him there j midst hi ß fruit trees and his blossoming vines. It is not only in cases like those described above, however, tl at; Dr William,' Pills are so valuable Tney tuve cured paralysis, locomotor ataxy. ■ rheumatism, and sciatica ; also all diseases arising from impoverishment of the blood, •icrofula, rickets, chronic erytipeias, con sumption of the bowels and lungs, <*mßaiia, pale and tallow complexion, general muecu ar weakn jss, loss of appe tite, ln€uenzi'a evil after eff els, palpi>a j tiona, pains in the back, nervous hiad »che, early decay, a'l loim. of female weakness, and hysteria' T joko pifls are j•* tunic, not a purgative. Ttiey are genuine only with the full name, D. Wiilia iih 1 Fiuk Ta-.h for Pale Foopte, and nre sold by chemisis and storekeeper:* generally, or the Dr Willianoa Medicine O'oy, Wellißgton, New Z aUnd, will forward on receipt of stamps or post order one box for 3*, or half-dozen for 15s 9d.

Town Edition. HEAVY RAINSTORMS IN THE SOUTH.

Press AB9ociation~By Electric Telegraph— Dunedin, April 13. A Tapaniu telegram to the Dunedin Star aaya that heavy lainstorms in the eoutheru distriot.3 have ruined a large area of the grain crops, causing a sharp rise in prices.

A.A.C. & A,C.

Saster Monday Meeting. ) The following are the entries received for the ABhburton Cycling and Athletic Club's sports on Easter Monday next, the 19th April, which constitutes a record entry :— 100 Yards Flat—E. T. Matson, J. T. Birch, W. D. Preston, G. W, McDuff, C. R. Cooke, S Dixon, C. W. Steward, I. A. Baigent, R. W. 'iodd, W. J. Shearman, J. McNair, J. Davison, J. F. Henry, R. H. J. O'Neil, P. Jonas, R. A. Gray, R. G. Shearman, H. DeMaus, C. Wilson, T. S. Harley. 120 Yjirds Flat—E. T. Ma^on, J. W. Brown, J. T. Birch, G. W. McDuff, C. H. Cooke, S. Dixon, C. W. Steward, I. A. Baigent, R. W. Todd, W. J. Shearman, W. V. Thiele, J. McNair, J. Davison, J. F. Henry, P. Jonaa, R. A. Gray, H. DeMaus, C. Wilson. 440 Yards Flat—E. T. Mateon, A. E. Thomas, C. E. Smith, J. T. Birch, G. W. McDuff, M. J. Lyn^key, C. W. Steward, I. A. Baigent, R. W. Todd, W. J. Sheaiman, W. V. Thiele, J. McNair, J. Davison, P. Jonas, H, DeMaua, C. Wilson. 880 Yards Flat—A. E. Thomas, C. E. Smith, J. W. Browu, M. J. Lynskey, R. W. lodd, W. V. Thiele, W. J. Sheatman, J. McNair, J. Davison, P. Jonas, R. A. Gray. 120 Yards Hurdles—A. Bhallard, J. E. McTigue, R. A. Gray, E. T. Matson, P. Jonas, J. L. Carl, F. S. Harley. 440 Yards Hurdles—A. Shallard, E. T. Matson, C. E. Smith, J. E. MoTigue, I. A. Baifient, P. Jonas, J. L. Carl, T. S. Harley. Lono Jdmp—A, Shallard, A. Jamieson, R. A. Gray, C. H Cooke, i. A. Bafgent, F. J. Henry, J. McTigue, W. V. Thiele, P. Jonas. Half Mile Bicycle—J. R. Friedlander, W. P. Daly, J. A, Simeon, E. Archer, S. Macdonald, A. Bonn, D. A. Dorm, E. E. Casbolt, J. L. Carl, J. W. Jones, H. Thomp son, F. Fox. 1£ Mile Bicycle, {Bracelet}—J. A. Fried lander, J. Orr, A. V. Alexander, S. Mac- Donald, J. A. Simsou, A. Dorm, E. Archer, D. A. Dorm, E. K. Casbolt, J. L. Carl, C. W Jones, H. Ihompson. | 2 Mile Bicycle.—G.Biltcliff, D. Murray, T. J. Hunter, J. Richard, J. R. Friedlander, W. P. Dtly, W. J. Purchase, J. A. Simson, J. Orr, F. Benjamin, N. <'. Joms, S. Mac Donald, J. F. Best, G. Spring, H. Her man, F. Fox. ! 3 Mile Bicycle.—G. Biltcliff, D. Murray, T. J. Hunter, J. Richard, W. J. Purchase, |J. R. Friedlander, W. P. Daly, J. A. I Simson, F. Benjamin, J. Orr, N. C. Jones, S. Mac Donald, J. F. Best, G. Spring, F. Fox. 3 Mile Bicycle, First Class—A. V. | Alexander, J. A. iMmson, E. Archer, J. Orr, i S. Mas Donald, A. Dorm, D. A, Dorm, E. E. ' Casbolt, J. L. Carl, J. W. Jones, H. Thomp. son. 3 Mile Bicycle (Championship).—V. A. Alexander, E. Archer, 8. Mac Donald, A. Dorm, D. A. Dorm, E. E. Casbolt, J. L. Carl, J. W. Jones, H. Thompson. 5 Miie Bicyclb.—G. Biltcliff, A. V. Alexander, J. A. Simson, E. Archer, J. Orr, S. MacPonald, A. Dorm, D. A. DonD, E. E. Cagbolt, J, L. Carl, J. W. Jones, H. Thompson.

Ashburton Stock Market.

At the Aehburton Yards to-day the entry of sheep was as a matter of course, much smaller than has been the rule for many weeks past, the total being about 8000 sheep and lambs, with about 20 head of cattle and a small eDtry of pigs. The attendance cf farmers and outside buyers was good. In the matter of stores, there was not by any means i» good demand, although fat sheep and lambs found ready buyers. Ihere | was keen competition for a line of freezing ■ lambs, which were finally knocked down at 10a lOd. Up to 230 the following prices had been obtained :—Butchers' lines —cross- bred ewes, 6s 2d, 6* 4d, 7s Id, 7s lid, Bs, 8s Id to 8s 3d ; four-tooth crossbred ewes, 8a Id, 8s 6d to 8s lOd ; merino wethers 7s ; merino ewes, 2a lid, 3s Id, 4s, 4s 5d to 5s 9d ; two and four toqth crossbred ewes and wethers, 7s 10!; two-tooth crossbred we thers, 9s gfd, 9s lid to lls SM; stores—cross bred lambs, 6s Bd, 7s lid, Bs, 8a Bd, 9a 2d to 9s 7d ; crossbred lambs, freezers, 10s lOd ; twoftooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 9s 8d; four-tooth wethers, 9a 8d; halfbred four-tooth wethers. 8s 7d 5 halfbred English Leicester ewes, 3s sd, 3s 7d to 34 lOd • cross bred breeding ewea, four, six, and eight tooth, 6< 5d to 6s 6d ; crossbred breeding ewes, four and Bix tooth, 63 2d ; sound tnnnhh mnrinn nwpa Sa 1 p A

*HE i»HBbKSOJS etJAEI)iAN t TtlESpAt, APttxL I§, 1891



CROCKERY - - - - - * CROCKERY j ENaMBLWAKE. ENAMELWAfiI, ai-PACKAGES OK PACKAGES fCOPAOKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BEOS., TTAVfS just received per s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from theLowestttftpW »u^ ft'^^w^N*rt C&eLUiVJlbl FOSSIBLfci PRICks for Bpot Can.., thereby getting a larger discount for us tli»u m usual. This being the case we are determined to Rive oar Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily ace by comparing the undermentioned Prioa with any others va. the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO, CAN. 0 BOOKER Y. CROCKER V._ 50 Bedroom Seta from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full aizt 100 B«t* of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per act of three SO Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumbler*, 2a 6d per dozen 2« Dozell Corered Glass J»°» Dishes, 6d each. SO plain Tumblers, Ea dm dozaa 100 Dozen lib Glaaa Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. SO Dozen 2lbGlaai j£t* Jars, 3s 6d per dozen '" Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3a 9d per dozen s 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeper! 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., ate. lAt . i mi i mi ■i t y | MMm ENAMEL WARE. EN A MEL WARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2a lid, 3s 6d, 3a Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers, ca 6a, &s Ha, os oi, on 9d * 24 Dozen Enameled Basine, Is 3d, Is 6d, la 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 2* TWi, Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, la 4d, Is 6d ***"" 20 Dozen Enamled Dinaer Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Down Enameled Soup Plates, 5b 6d and 6s 6d per dozen *"«w 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, fiom 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 6 Dozen Enameled Prying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, la 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5b 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, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. v 1- 06^1^^"^** 8]1^?" 0*840"^ 6^^^6*!10*^ We ht,v» »1,0 tm hand Pickling Spicea of all kincs and of the test quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3a 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 141b Is, 7a per cwb Flour—Roll itt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ABHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUBOH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages are— f LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO A FIFTHS OF A SECOND. The finest Watch of its kind and best value ever offered in the district, PRICE (with Guarantee)-<SSS lOs. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASH3URTON. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THREE-QUARTER, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. "PULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES F.ROM s 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding of all descriptions, AT JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants: NOTICE. \TEW LINES in Clothing. A fint-elaw lAi Colonial Tweed Suit at 30i. Call and I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. "??• TI GI£ D(! r*n8e of M«n>l M«rc*y.— HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as "• Ml w*"J«B» AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc ■ Water Service, for the Aehburtoo County TTTANTED Known—l have a splendid Testimonials on application. VV assorted stock ofladiet 1 ootiftnd 3 127 J. H. WALKER. hoes.—Mellors Zealandia Boot Store.



NOTICE. ! ® ANY Person found trespassing on f'i's Riversdale Estate with Dog or Gun | (or otherwise) after this date wili be prosecuted. | (Signed) J. R. WILLIAM*, Manager. D-ited this 3rd day of Apiil 1897. 43Z It Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. THE Adverti er desires to inform hii Friends and the General Public, thai he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c:ass of spiritsao that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :<— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and T.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, GlenfargDundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand; Caledonian Liqueur. JBIBH. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" Sham rock "; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * • • ; D.C.L.—" Killy oroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County j Antrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar'sandSona, Mitchell's V. 0. M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford'e Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell'a Dark. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchuroh Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene diotiue, Chartrenae, Curacoa, 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.rru 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. ALEUNDE R, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 3 205 F. CLARET HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, 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 aU the best makers—U.N OS, 6Ji Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is j Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d a bundle. 4 10 THE "ECLIPSE" CYCLE WORKS TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premises, BARING SQUARE, (Near Post Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN'S CYCLER By the best makers from £20.' Terms if required. Early application necessary. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions, TYRES a Specialty. Only beat materials used. Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission Machines for Hire. JUST ARRIVED—A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 16 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. ' IN THE ESTATE OF L. F. ANDREWIS. THE; successful Tenderers beg to announce that the Shop WILL BE CLOSED TILL SATURDAY, the 10th inst., when the entire Stock will be offered to the Public. The sale will only last for 20 days. The whole stock MUST BE SOLD. Premises are to be vacated by the end, o| the month. Instructions are : Every line MUSI' be sold. Notice to Merchants, Road Boards, County Councils, Clubs, School Committees, Libraries, Storekeepers, Hawkers—Do not miss this opportunity. The entire Stock must be sold in 20 days. Fuller particulars in future issues. H. N, A^D#RSON, 4 m MANAGER.



; HwHi&er and Graves. W A N TeTd, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVE 6. ~(^Z¥tor oTH WE have Just Landed, ex F-izilka, a shipment of CASTOK OIL, and are in a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. ~DUN OATST WE have a large line of these fit for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. "AGlicin^TUiiAL SALT. WE have in store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations, CORNSACKS. ORDERS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. DIP. __ DIP. TTTE ARE AGENTS FORJ LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Aahburton Saleyarda lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE in stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovers, Turnip S-eds, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & __GRAYES^ T. Bullock. TO LET, at a low rental—Brick premises in Triangle buildings, fronting Wakanui Road. ____________ T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage and three sections fronting Alford forest Road. Possession can be given about 19th in^t. ] _T. BUI.LOCK. ■ m""olTe"y^ Q£)Kf}(\ TO LEND on approved 3Q&O\J\J Freehold Securities. Apply to , T. BUjuLOCK %o those desirous of purchasing Good JUand close to town, ' 28 aoTes 28 Frouting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of ' Farm and Racecourse Roads, with small cottage, etc., thereon. Offers are invited ' for this property either as & whole or in separate blocks. Inspec; ion invited. Eisy Terms of Payment. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS^ > MB. LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and i Mount Somers District, are now open for sale on very easy terms of pajment, On the Homestead Farm, 396 acres, there is a good Dwelling-house ! on concrete foundation, Dairy, Washhouse, Stable, &c. The property is well situated, being only about 3£ miles from the Spring burn railway siation. The 108 acres is also conveniently situated, being about 1£ mile from the Mount Somers railway station. Note—The terms of pay ment are very easy—vi?., small cash deposit, balance bearing interest at 5 per cent per annum. For further particulars apply to T, BULLOCK, Agent. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following RSs., fenced and mostly in the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Ag^fc. ON ACCOUNT OF THE, MORTGAGEE. TjlOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con- JJ taining \ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land of good quality. Offers are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged, T. BULLOCK, Agent. as follows :— £11 10s, 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. BPLLOCK, Agent. GOVERNMENT NOTICES RURAL LAND WITHDRAWN FROM SA^B BY PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE ia hereby given that Reserve 1124, Wester field, which was adver> tiaed for sale by Public Auotjou ©hi WEDNESDAY, April \% 1897,' is With drawn from Sale by request) "of the Gover nors of Canterbury College. SIDNEY WfiBTMAN, , Commissioner of Crown Lands. District lands and Survey Office. Christohureh, April 5, 1897. 4 90 PUBLIC NOTICE. " "^SHBURTOF^RIFLE voLUNTsgga, 1 rpHERE Will be NO Easter Encamp ' X ment this year. W. E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding. Avltburtop, April 13, 189?. *U,9.



Friedlender Bros. SATURDAY, APBILH7IB97 BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. 90Q ACRES» 2R°~ODS« 37^£kche?. FARM AT DORIE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, having received instructions from the Mortgagee, will Sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, at 2 p.m., AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, The Farm now in the Occupation of Mr Wm Going, Containing 209 ACRES, 2 ROODS, and 37 PERCHES, Beint; part of the weH-known Acton Estate The Farm is securely fenced, and divided into 5 well-watered paddocks, 50 acres are ready for crop, 20 acres are in turnips, and the balance all in graas. The buildings consist of two roomed House and good Stables. Full particulars, terms, etc., at sale, oi on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 86 Auctioneer. TENANTED TO PURCHASE -100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN bHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE~ OKA ACRE FARM AT WAKANUI. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having been sold by auction, we are now prepared to treat for the sale of same privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4 7_ Q/> ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE HAVE for private Sale a email Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-c'ass quality. Full particulars on application to 4 118 FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. Tftomas. FLEMINGTON, LONGBEAOH FIRST-CLASS FARM, Containing 97 Acres, 3 Roods, 15 Perches MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Fbv. T. Farley to Sell on the Farm by Public Auction -on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897, His well known Farm, thoroughly Pipe drained and otherwise improved, and being Lot 43, D.P. 384, Longbeach Survey District;. The Land is the best in the district and a sale must be made. Also, at same time and place, Af\ Head Mixed Cattle. OOA Crossbred Ewes in Lamb to DOv Longbeach Rams pub in lfct April. "I f\ Tons Oat Sheaf Chaff, and 10 JL\J 'ions Clover Hay, Also a few Horses, and a lot of Sundries, Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30. p.m. D. THOMAS, 4 11 Ashburton. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF ( 4 56 D. THOMAS. > ."■ 'I' ■—«■■«. v mm ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIErY. A MEETING will be held at my Office, At eight p.m., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897. E. STEPHENS, 4 120 Acting Secretary. tcTTjlTt] 3A A ACRES for crop of Oats on Mr \J\J Denshire'a farm at Seafjeld. Ap plications will be reeeiyed up to 12 noon On SATURDAY, 17th instant. ' <L B. CHRISTIAN, c/o Messrs Hanmer & Graves. m m m m zb cq P3 2 . & g «t •Cup W -Q0 -5 Qi 03 Q5 ft^ --J "^ "^ S- «5 C 2 O O. O •X* *+-l "+•*• GO SO (-O Uj Uj Ly i MAYFIELD, SPORTS. mHE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING of X the Mayfield Sports will fcje held in MR JAMES DELLOYF'S PADDOCK, at l^ay^eld, ON ; EASTEB MONDAY, | APRIL 19, | Commencing at 11 a.m. j For programme, see Bills. \ Admission to grounds, Is j children free. A CONCERT, in aid of thp S^hooi ( prices, 3 will be held in the !uohool^ooi?i in the even^ ' ing. Doors open ai '1 30 j commence at Bp. m, ANGUS REID, 191 Ho«, 3ear«Ury.



Wanted^ " encourage~locaT industry. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower Eaßb street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED, a strong, active, and civil Boy, to milk cowsand make himself useful about farm.—Apply G. W. Leadlby, Wakanui. 4 99 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. App'.y, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 rriABERNAGLE, Wednesday next. JL Lantern Reading—" Wops, the Waif." A story of London Life, Beardßley'e famous lautsrn. Tickets, 6d only. 481 WANIE D—SMART BOY to Sell Papers on Express between Ash burton and Chertsey, and return by last train. Apply—Guardian Office. mYPE-WRlTEßS—Remington, No. 7, _L all latest, improvements, £24 cash. Yoat and Daugherty, the latter specially suitable for office use and professional men, £17 10s 6d. Concert Roller Organ, £3 10s —H. M. Jones. JUST LANDED — A High-class Kid O Glove, four etuds, all colors j price 4s, Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality. —W. H> Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean 9d per bag; splendid Potatoes, 201b for la, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Flktohei Bros. VrTANTED Known—The celebrated P. D TT Corsets in all prices and colors.— A, Orb. 3 14 ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5a 9d aud Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FOUND— ISineteeu shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount Oue Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. EX " Gothic " Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturer, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street* 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 < he Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadb 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 aod up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values.—Mitchell and Turner. Henry Zander, HOTEL FOR SALE. MRS DONNAN has placed her FREE HOLD HOTEL PROPERTY, at Waierton, into my hands for Private Sale. Should the property iot be sold ('uring this month, same will be offered at Pubic Auc tion in May, HENRY ZANDER. DAVID ZANDER, 4 117 Auctioneer. fc p.i '■ ii _ , , ■■ Public Notices. WE, the undersigned Blacksmiths, do hereby agree to close our Shops from THURSDAY, the 15th of April, till IUESDAY MORNING, the 20th of April, for Easter Holidays : - George Kidd Reid and Gray, (per J.H.P.) . James Burgess J. H. Stephens F. and H. Steel, conditional on all closing Charles Reid, (per John Stribling) P. and D. Duncan, Limited Harry Childs W. H. Landells Baker and Brown 4 122 ASHBURTON INDUS TRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. riIHE Fourth Annual General Meeting of X Shareholders will be held ie the Orange Hall, on FRIDAY, April 23, 1897, at 7-30 p.m. Business : 1. To receive Board's Report and Balance Sheet. 2. To elect Three Directors in the place of Messrs D. Macpherson, W. H. Bule, and H, Zander, who retire by rotation, 3. To elect Shareholders' Auditor, and general. J. C. DUNCAN, 4 121 Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. IN ACCORDANCE with Section 49 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, Public Notice is hereby given that the Annual Election of Members for the following Wards will take place as under : — No 3—Ashburton Forks Ward. Place of election — Greenstreet Schoolroom. Time and date—May 4. at noon. No. 4-^-Winchmore Ward. Place of Ejection — Woolshed, Winchmore, Time and date —Miy 5, at noon. No. s—Allenton Ward. Place of Elec tion—Canterbury Mills, Ashburton. Time and date—May 6, at noon. Nominations in the prescribed form will be received till noon, on THURSDAY, April 23, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road Board Office, West street, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer. West Street, Aehburton, April 13, 1897. 4 133 IOTICfi, THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable f^uit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guarah* tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager. The Darlington, V/is., Jjpurnai.mya editor ially of a popular patent' medicine. "|We know from Experience that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarroe.ha Remedy ii all that is claimed far it, as on two occasions it stopped excruciating pains and posaibly saved us from an untimely grave. We would not rest easy over night without it in the house." This remedy undoubtedly saves more pain and suffering than any other medicine in the world. Every family should keep it in the house, for it j- » jj a- — *"■* Mure to ut ,^v. sooner or later. For sale by Ash< burton Drug Company. Whaimmt and KyraMng—Mwrmw



The fourth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Ashbuston Industrial Building Society will be keld in the Orange Hall on Friday week, April 23. The usual I annual business will be transacted with any i general business that may crop up. Mr Peer Chalmers, the well-known Chertaey threshing machine proprietor is on the eve of departure for the Old Country, on a holiday of six months' duration. Mr Chalmers has earned his spell if any man ever did, and he will no doubt enjoy his visit to his calf-ground, and "kick up his heels in the Highlands" among such as are left there of his kith and kin and the old acquaintances of his boyhood. We wish | him a pleasant vovsige, a happy holiday, and a safe return —the last more especially, as Mr Peter Chalmers is too good a man to lose. We have no fear, however, that the I district will lose him, as he is a oolonist of the right Boris, who believes in and loves the land of his adoption.



Waller Bently—you a'l know Walter — was at his highest one night in King Henry ¥111. at the Wellington Qpera House : s ; Farewell, a long farewell to all my greatness. This is the state of man : to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honors thick upon him; The third day comes a frost, a killing frost--— ' Voice ftw'l th" - s ■ ■ , -".f [mnmckmg Walter) ••Then try Woods' Great Peppermint Cure!,, Iti brought down the house, 15 A £