THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT RAKAIA.

The Inquest,

From Our Own Correspondent At the S.M. Court on Thursday, an enquiry was made touching the death of Mrs Eliza, Lemon, of Killinchy. Mr L, Oxley, J.P., m the absence of Captain Wray, the coroner, conducted the enquiry, with a jury of six, who selected Mr M. J. Liddy as foreman. Mr Cresswell, of the firm of Stringer and Cresswell, attended on behalf of the ruilway authorities. William John Lemon, sworn, said : I am the son of deceased, and am a farmer, residing at Killiuchy. 1 was & paßsenger with my mother from Duneandel by the evening train from Chrißtchurch on Wednes day, April 21. As we came to the platform I had a portmanteau and an umbrella m my hand, and came out on to the carriage plat form ; my mother came out first, Mother got down on the footsteps and had hold of the carriage, which gave a jerk and twisted her round between the carriages. When the accident happened she was standing on the station platform, I could not say it she was the first to get off the train. I think the train stopped and gave a jerk after wards. To the Coroner—The train had stopped before deceased came out to the carriage platform. To Mr Cresswell—Am quite sure my mother got out first—that is before me The train came to a standstill, and my mother retained her hold of the standards. I taw her standing on the platform of the carriage after the train stopped; then she got on to the station platform, but kept hold of the titandards. The train jerked going a little back and a little forward—probably about two feet forward and then a foot back. The forward jerk threw her down. It was the fact of her holding on to the guard irons that caused her to fail. She fell with her head towards the station plat form, and more towards the guard's van than the engine. I cannot account fur her falling m this manner with a forward jerk. She slid down between the carriage and the platform. Her left hand was injured. I I don't know if she fell with her face to the ground. When I was examined by the constable I said the train had come to a standstill, but if others said it had not, I could not contradict them. It was dark at : the time. The train gare no jerk till up to the platform, and came m m the usual manner. I was standing on the carriage platform and felt the jerk distinctly. Robert D. Petrie, sworn, said : I am a butcher at Rakaia. I was on the train which came m about seven o'clock last evening. I was on a carriage m front, and got off the train before it stopped, and on walking back I saw deceased m the act of falling off the station platform, bh.e fell with her head towards the guard's van. When a light was struck I saw the body on its left side, and the left hand was over the raili The train was not at a standstill when I got off, and it was moving very slowly when deceased fell off. There was nothing unusual m the way the train came m. I heard her shriek, and assisted Mr Holland and others to take her out. She never spoke. To Mr Crtsswell—The train bad not been | brought to a standstill when deceased fell off. I was on the carriage next m froDt and got out m front of the carriage. Deceased got off the front of the next carriage, there being one carriage length between us. I walked straight back towards the van as soon as I got off the train. I aaw deceased m front of the carriage as she was falling. The train had travelled the length of one carriage. The time would nofc be more than three or four seconds. The train had not stopped at all when I got off, and it con tinued m motion for a little way after de ceased fell—perhaps for two feet—and sort of dragged her. There appeared to be no backward jerk. It was too dark to see if the train went over her arm. When picked np, the wheels had just gone over her hand and stopped, her hands being on the van side. I neither saw nor heard anything inculpating the railway officials. 'Jo a juryman— rJ he two wheels of the bogie carriage had gone over her hand. The Rev. John Hoilaod, sworn, said—l ivas a passenger by the seven train last pight. Un the arrival of the train I heard the cry raised of "A woman under the train." I assisted m taking her out from under the train; her face was slightly turned towards the railway, her head being towards the guard's van. She lived four or five minutea but never spoke. She died whilst brandy was being given her. The train was brought to a standstill before I got off. I noticed a jerk. I was m the front carriage and when I got out someone told me a woman was under the train and I ran to help and sent for the doctor. Very often the jerks are bad ; there was one very heavy one on the journey from Christchuch. My impression is that the train stopped and then went on again—l think this because someone passed the remark, " where are they taking us." Many had got off the train when I did. The train did move oa a little but I don't know why. To Mr Cresswell—l did not get out till the train estopped and I was on the station platform when 1 heard the cry. The cry that I heard was from someone on the plat form. The carriage I was m was full and I was the last but four to get out. When I felt the jerk I was standing m the carriage itself and was m a position to feel the j slightest jerk The jerk was not nearly so severe as the one felt on the journey down ; it was more like a going on again after the train had stopped, not so much a jet k. It was dark ana I could see nothing. I could pot swear the train had come to a standstill and gone on again but that is my impression. I have travelled a good deal on the South line and you do not notice such jerking on the express as on the other trains. There was nothing unusual m the jerk last night. The train appeared to go on for several yards ; I thought it was being drawn up to the tanks probably, I was man unfavourable position to judge whether the train had stopped or not. Harry Mills sworn said, I am a railway porter stationed at Rakaia. I signalled the pyening train m last night m the usual manner. Ihe driyer drew ijp m the usual way, and stopped when I exposed the red light, and only once. It was a fair-sized train. J did not see the accident. To Mr Cresswell—l was watching the posi tion ot the train very closely. It was my duty to expose the red light when the train was m its proper position along the plat form. The train drew m very steadily and I gave the red light when ehe was m her proper place. There was no jerk ; &he was not going fast enough to Jerk, The train only stopped once, ■ To a jitryman—l kept on signalling till the train 1 was m its proper place and then stopped it. To the coroner—There is trouble to get the people on, the platfor^a to keep out of the driver's sight. I have known jeiks, but not heavy ones. I was m a favor.ible poai 'tion to see when the train stopped. Thomas Jkiden said he was a fireman on the New Zealand railways. He did not re peive the signal from the last witness as it was the driver's duty. The train did not move again after once being stopped. A heavy train certainly has more effect m jerking passengers tjjan a, light pnp. j/tst eight's train was uot unusually heavy. To Mr Cresswell—The train came m quite Bbeadily. I have heard Mr Holland's evidence and cannot understand it. I absolutely swear there was no jerk on the engine. There was only one stoppage. I knew nothing of the accident till told of it. Came into the about the usual speed—four or five jnileu an hour. • A Jerk would, not be felt ?nore; m the guard's van than on the engine |f the break? were down." Eobprt Thompson said he was ®, driver on the Hew Zealand railways, and drove the afternoon train from Christchurch to Ash burtou yesterday. Re received the usual signals from porter Mil's and acted on them. There was no second motion on the train To Mr Creeswell — The train came m slowly and m the mual manner. To the Jury—When I received the signal to stop I was about ten waggon lengths past cha tankfc : Thomas Breesse said, lam a guard on the New Zealand railways, and was i& charge of the afternoon train from Chris-tchurch to Ashburton yesterday. I was on the van. There was no jerk whatever. I did not see the accident. I had the breaks on when gooiQ forty or fifty yarda from the station,

By having the breaks heavy on there could be no jerk. To Mr Cresawell The train kept at a very slow pace coining m, and until it was brought to an absolute standstill. I re mained on the van sill the train cima to a standstill, When one was on the platform In* would have a better chance of seeing when a train really stopped tlian one m a carriage. To the Coroner—Do get some slight jerks sometimes. Louis Maxwell Oordner, medical practi tioner, of Rikaii, said he was called to see deceased last nieht, but when he arrived she was quite dead. Up hod made a thorough examination of the lady and found that the ! death resulted from a crushed head and ; ehes'. Frederick Hugh Saunders sworn, said —I am a labourer living at Rikaia. I wis on the station platform last night when the train came m. I haw a male passenger' fall and it fook my attention from deceased. I believe the train had pulled up, but, I could not swej,r it, it was so qaickly done. The train stopped an 1 got on again for half the length of a carriage perhaps. I just saw deceased as she disappeared. She fell as the train moved on again. I think three passengers got off the train before deceased. The train came m perfecily steady and the passengers appeared to think it had stopped by the way they were getting off. To Mr Cresswell.—l am perfectly sure the train stopped and then drew on again at the same slow pace. I had my hand on the carriage ; put it on when the train sopped, and it at once went on again. It was on the carriage ahea i of where deceased was that I put my hand, and my face was towards the guard's van. Further down some one of the passengers fell whilst the train was still m motion. Passengers appeared to be getting off all along the line. I cannot be certain if the train stopped, she appeared to do so and immediately go on without any jerk. There might have been a jerk but I could not detect it. It appeared as if the train came m very steadily and stopped, then moved on , a little without any jerk. Saw no porter's signal. Heard nothing but a groan. Saw deceased fall between the station platform and the train ; it was dark. She fell with ' her head towards the guard's van. Assum ing that the deceased had got on to the station platform, I cannot see how she could fall with her face towards the vau if thrown down by the train. I noticed the train pull up and start again ; never noticed a train do so before. To the jury.—l heard no rattle of the j couplings. William Harrison said—l am a farmer living at Doric, and 1 was a passenger on the evening train, und to my mind the train came m m first-rate style. I was standing m the carriage and felt no jerk. I have bteo amongst engines all my lif». I was not m the same carriage as Mr Holland. Henry Perm said he was a Government Inspector of permanent ways on New Zealand railways. I was m the guard's van when the train came m last night and there was no jprk. I know nothing about the accident ; the train came m very slo« ly, To the jury.—l think the most j^rk would be felt m the van. Ido not know if raising the station platform would reduce the chance j of accidents. j '-. he jury retired and m about twenty minutes returned the following vemict : — "That the deceased met her death by leaving the train whilst it was m motion, ; and that there is no blame attached to any one " A rider was also added " That the railway pUiform is not sufficiently lighted." The Uoroner was requested to forward a copy of the rider to the proper quarters.

The Albury Sale.

Press Association —Cy E'cctric Telegraph. Timaku, April 23. Additional !o!s of the Albury estate have been disposed of by ballot, so that of the 74 sections and fmir grazing runs, containing altogether 24,709 aces, 52 sections and two runs, comprising 16,825 acres, have been disposed of, leaving 7884 acies, including two runs, to be applied for. Of the 22 sec tions remaining, 12 are of 75 acres eacVi and under. The homestead is .still on hand.

Town Edition.

FIRE' m TAXCREI) STREET.

Just aa we were going to pre3s a fire broke out at Mr McGregor's residence, Tancred Street. The Fire Brigade were quickly on the spot, but their services were not required, as thanks to the exertions of Messrs Max Friedl mder, E. Griffin, Preston, and others, with buckets, the flames, which had broken out m the roof, were extinguished before much damage was done.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib <i for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE WINSLOW INQUEST.

TO TUB EDITOR. Sir,—l was very much surprised when I received my Saturday's Guardian to fiad a letter from Mr W. de B Compton, referring to a conversation which I had with Messrs James and Edward Stoddart, m which I am rt presented to have expressed sorrow, and to have stated that it was an error of judg ment on the part of the jury m adding the rider. I wish to state that only a part of the above is correct. When I heard of the articles published with reference to myself, as if I were the whole of the jury, I went over to see Mr James Stoddart. He was not at home, I met with Mrs Jcimes Stoddart and Mr Edward Stoddart at the farm. We had a conversation with reference to the articles, the accident, and the rider. What I said with regard to the matter is very clear mmy mind. I expressed sorrow that ever I had been called on the jury. I said j the rider might have been an error of judg ment, but it was the opinion of five o! the juy out of sis—Mr Compton dissenting. I Mr W. J. Stoddart told Mi' Compton that I said it <;«.r an error of judgment he certainly misunderstood me, as I have not nude that statement to any one —I am, etc , S. S. Chapman. Willowby, April 22.

The losses of the settlers m th.c ITawke's Bay district caused by the tiooda are esti mated to total fully £150,000. A meeting of the creditors of J. W. Sawle was held at the Courthouse this morning. There were only eight on ten present. The sworn statement c,f read by the Deputy Official Assignee, which showed a list of unsecured creditors representing £779 143 ; a contingent liability of a pro missory note for £25 endorsed by bank rupt ; list of secured creditors £1770, less value of securities, £1600—iilVO—total &974 14*. 'I he insets were "£35, leaving a. deficiency of £939 14s. The secured creditors wero Lady Wilson, first mortgage for £(K!0 over 42n acres at liinrfy. T, #, Digby, 1.(500 seuoud Jitortgage over tmme. F. Ferri m^iii £130 on mi agreement to assign interest m lease valued at £300, F. Ferri'man, £200 secured by assignment on life policy, valued at nil. The bankrupt attiibuted his in solvent condition to a succession of bad seasons, m which his crops did not yield returns sunicient to eovcr the cost of work ing. The wind had destroyed his oat crops d/nt\ reduced the value of his turnipa and pasture. He had made ft lit" le on transac tions m shepp, but that was eaten up by the other losses. The meeting, after discussing the position of things, decided, that as bankrupt hue! tnade a full disclosure of hia affairs, and fch-'t< there was no suapiuion that there had been any dishonesty or reckless ness, he be recommended for immediate discharge, and Mrs Sawle be allowed to retain the fu-nuure, I'+esaiu'c on our space oompels us to hold over a report of the Library ooucert, Rak«i&, ofliciai correspondenoj ro proposed sheep yards a f SpriDgburn and Ai:ama,sale reports, and other matter, Our rear-era arc reminded of the public meeting to be held it 7.30 this evening at thi-Oounty Chambers wiyh a view to raising fugfira foe the sufferers by the Hawke'g B*y

THE GLENBROOKE MURDERS.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER

His Arrival at Auckland

J Press Association -By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, April 23. Frank Butler, alias Richard Ashe, m ssfe custody aboard the Maripnsa, has arrived from San Francisco, Detectives Roche and McHattie and Coustable Conroy m charge. Butler gave no trouble on the voyage and behaved quietly. Ho read a little and was supplied with whatever he wanted m the way of liquor, tobacco, and food. His guardians took turns of four hours each watching Butler. Two men were constantly m the cabin with him. Butler took very little exercise outside the cabin, preferring to remain m his temporary cell rather than to go outside, He was taken to the upper deck. He made no attempt to commit suicide on the voyage. Two state rooms were set apart 1 for Butler and his guardia* s. Butler's was as bare of furniture as possible, only a set of clothing for iwo bunks being lefr m it. An iron grating whs placed m the outside window and another m the doorway. It was originally intended to take Butler m the steerage, but the chances of privacy were so small and the opportunities for getting assistacce from the sailors and others so many that Captain Hayward strongly advised against taking any chances. American news by the same steamer says that since his imprisonment Butler had nob been trusted one minute alone and was denied visitors. Butler raised a pur of thick brown whiskers while m jnl which mateually changed his facial expression. Talking of hi* return to Au<-tralia he said " If anything I think an accused man has a tetter chance thee than here. G iod attorneys are always appointed when a man is too poor to pay them. He is given every chance to defend himself. If i go back I think I will have a woman lawyer. There are three or four there. I think it would be a good thing to give one of them the chance of this case." Butler made an unsuccessful attemp to destroy himself on •pril 2 by scratching his temple wi;h his finger-ip'il. Two guardians m th° ccli, to keep aw-ike, played cards. ButLr beirg iv his cot with his face towards the wall. Over the blankets only the top of his head was ' visible. From eleven till one o'clock he was quiet and thought to be sleeping soundly s.-ive that his body twitehe:'. At one o'clock | one of ihe guards noticing the twitching and wanting to learn the cause threw back the b'ankes and saw blood on the prisoner's face, pillow, and beard The !>lood came from a scratch ou the temple. He evidently was seeking the temporal anery. Afier he had scratched for a while the pain was con siderable and he could not ketp his body from twitching. Butler told the guards that the scratching was an accident, but it couli cot have been so for he was at work with his nails a !ong tirn ', Failing m his attempt to get m rphia, and a pieoe of glass m his tobacco pouch having been discovered before he had a chance to use it, he ttied the only means at hand to commit suicide. The prisoner's nails we c cut short, and the wound was coveted With plaster.

CABLE NEWS.

Australian.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph-— Copyright.

Protection Conference. Sydney, April 22 The Protection Conference, at which Mr Lyne presided, adopted resolutions that as history contains no record of a country permanently flourishing under I a freetrade tariff, the New South Wales ; tariff be immediately augmented by all . i necessary protectionist duties. The ] I removal of the sugar duties was con | clemmed. Mr Lyne told a delegation j that he would, at the proper time, sub- I mit a policy to the country, but he was not going to be forced into an ex pression of opinion. Break-up of the Drought. There was an unexpected and wel come change m the weather to-day. Rain commenced to fall shortly before noon, and with slight intermissions since, has falh-n m torrents, with every prospect of continuing. A strong, bitterly cold wind also is blowing, A southerly gale and high sea ure reported along the coast. The rain is so far con fined to the coastal districts. i Bad Weather Predicted. Mr Wraggo predicts further bad weather m New JSealand, especially south from Wellington, and stormy weather over the Tasman sea towards New Zealand. The Victorian Income Tax Melbourne, April 22. It is expected that the income ta* will not exceed £160,000 heiug £8000 less than lust year, and £30,000 below the estimate.

Synopsis of New Advertisements. Hawkes' Bay Relief — Public meeting to-night, Coursing Meeting—Thursday, May t, Jewitt—Fresh l^ish, eta, Mrs James—Ap'plee and Toma.toes for sale Trevurz i's drag leaves stables for Wakanui Ball at 7 o'clock. Hawkes Bay Relief—Meeting oi vyo^bn Saturday next, Teaueii's —Catting, cleaning, and deepen ing ditches, W. J. Stoddart. H. M. Jones—New books and magazines. County Council—Tenders for p'auting. Hunt Club—Hounds meet at Longbeach, | Monday next,

We s,te requested to draw our readers attention tv Fletcher Bros' new udveviise ment which appears m this issue. Although no prices are advertised, their advertisement is well worth reading, and a visit to their establishment iv East street will undoubtedly pay now.

THE ASHBORTON GUARDIAN s FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1897.



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IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUNEDIN AND WELLINGTON, "T^TTILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT H. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, East Streict, Ashburton, FOB TEN DA V 8 ONLY, Commencing on THURSDAY, April 22, when HIUH-OLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s 6d Monthly, and PIANOS from 22s 6d Monthly. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Purchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate m the Dresden Piano Company's Free Life Insurance, fuller particulars of which may be obtained of the Manager, 4 199 3> A. X. RIEDLB, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson.



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LOXGBEACH ROAD DISiRICF. I'-f pursuance of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and amendments thereto, and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an Election of THREE Persons to act as Members of the Lougbeach Road Boarri will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1897, at the following places : — No. 1 Ward—At the Hall, Wheatstone. No. 2 Ward—At Bond's Factory, Flem ington. No. 4 Ward—At the Old Road Board ( ffice, Longbeaoh Road. Nominations m the prescribed foimmusfc be delivered to me, or addressed to me and da'ivered at the Longbeich Road Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 12 noon on SATURDAY, April 24, 1897. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 4 166 Returning Officer.



! "A ROYAL TRIBUTE." PARLIAMENT has decreed that New Zealand shall excel any Australian colony m the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the •Secretary of State, the Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stiucts and ability to aid old England m the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his proposals m the face of a hostile sec ion of Parliament. No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a i-tateeman who has I shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination m awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. Ihe Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He h Strong. So is Suratura T<aj He hai3 promised Economy, So does Suratura Tea ! He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea ! His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Tea ! He has a reputation. So has SuraturaJFea ! lie goes farther than other Premiers. So doea Suratura than ordina-y Teas £ NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held m . the Coumy Council Office THIS EVENING, at 7 30., to consider the Hawke's Bay disaster, with a view to raising funds for the relief of the sufferers. (Signed) J. SEALY, 4 207 Mayor.



T. Bullock. pi f\f\ PRICE wanted for Lot 25, dpX \J \J « containing \ acre, wiihfour roomed Cottage, eto., thereon, well situated at the corner of Charles Street and Alford forest Hoad, Allenton, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Small cash deposit, balance by instalment. T. BULLOCK, i*i~\K ("\(\ TO LEND on approved obrwdUv/ Freehold Securities. Apply to T. BULLOCK' Good Building Site, Wills Street, west side of the Railway line, being T.S. 1056. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ON ACCOUNT OF THIS MORTGAGEE, JIIO.R SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con „ taining £ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land o£ good quality. Offers are invited for this as ihe iaurtgagee is determined to realise. Terms can be arranged,. ' T. BULLOCK, Agent, TO LET, at a low rental—Brick premises m Triangle buildings, fronting Wakanui Koad. 4\ $UiiLQjUK.



Tenders. TENDERS. ' mENDERS are invited for CUTTING JL three miles of Gorse, and CLEANING »nd DEEPENING Ditches. Tenders to be sent m to Mr W. J. Stoddart, Willowby, nob later than SATURDAY, April 27- 4 2U "ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for PROVIDING X and PLANTING Trees, as follows :— Contract No. I—Oak, Birch,, and {nsignis —27,000. Contract No. 2—Larch and 0dk—24,000. Specifications at Council Office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent m not later than 11 o'clock a.m,, FRIDAY, ?ih May neajt. By Order. WILLIAM BAXThjR, County Engineer. Ashburfcon, April 23, 1897. 4 213 Alfred Harrison. T\/T R ALFRED HARRIS O N~ls Instructed to Offer for Sale on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, C^UIET COW to oaSye m Juiy, and FAT HEIFER, 2 Years old. 2 202



COUKSING. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1897. mO BE RUN ON MR RULE'SjESTATE, .JL V\ EoTERFIKLD. &■:<-'! All-Aged Stakes at 10a 6d each. All Dogs must be registered, Fntnes close with the Secretary, at Central Hotel, TUESDAY, May 4, at 830 p. m. Draw immediately afterwards. 4 212 rTYREVURZA'S Drag will leave their siab'es for the Ball at Wakanui TO-NIGHT, a 1 7 o'clock. 4 214 hawke 7s~~bay~re"lief. AMKEIING of the Women of Ash burtoa and Surrounding Districts will be ! ed m St. Stephen's Schoolroom, Ash bui'ton, on SATURDAY next, 24th inst , at 2.30 p.m., to consider the advisability of sending a parcel of clothes to the relief of the sufferers by the vecent flood. C. L. HAMILTON ) n M. P. INGLIS { Conveners. 4 209 ASHBURTON COUNTY "hUnFcLUB THE HOUNDS will meet at the Long beach Road Board Ofßce on MON DAY, April 26, after which the adveitised programme will be followed. (Signed) E. ROBERTS, 4 218 Horn Sec,



j ?xT X'lV LIN Sin Clothing A firs*-class 11M Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and | see. Grand range of Men's Mercery. —> W. H. Collier. IJTOR SALE tfcmie~wilh . Scullery, Conservatory, Fowlhouse, with good fruit garden, etc. Price, £175. T.J., Burnett street West. 4 187 WHA ■' everybody saya must be true You get wonderful value for litte motiflv at MelljOß's. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some uew lines iv clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea^b ! Street. VT^ANTED Known-The celebrated P.D ' T Corsets m all prices and colors.™ A. ()rr. 3 14 WANTKD Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockcy, etc., suit able for presents before f/oing els. where. It will pay you.— Fletcherßkos., Cash Supply Stores. TO LXT—Cottage an<! half an acre of laud. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 TUST LANDED— A High-class Kid t) Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality. —-W. H. Collier. EX " Gothic " Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines iv Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street. FUUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hal!," East Street. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality m Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Taticred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up WANTED Known—Every pair of Zeal.mdia boots guaranteed at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweods and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. '



Wanted. WELUON'S Ladies 3 and Children's Journals for Mareb, Young Journals for April, Review of Reviews for April, Something to Read, Navy and Army. Also Zjiska by Oorelii, Mistress Spitfire, Briton or Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Ripe Tomatoes, Id per ib ; good Apples, cheapest m town, and Potatoes.—Mrs James, Harnn stead. 4 "/tl \ d "\YSTERS, Flounders, G roper, Barra \ \ couta fresh aud smoked, Makerel, eta., to-night. Jewitt, Burnett street. 4 215 WANTED— Fresh Butter, Eggs, Honey and Beeswax m any quantity. Top prices given —Carson ako Gy,. '<A 21q WANTKI>, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by FIefCBEK Sxius., Cash Supply Stores