Methven Cricket Club.

From Our Own Correspondent,

The Aahhurton County association brought the season to a close on Friday at Methven when a> combined match was played, th< strength of Methven and Rakaia being pitted against that of Ashburton aud Mount Someia. Play bigan at 11 o clock. Cromie having won the toss elected to bat, himse f am Roberta facing the bow!ing of Macdona.d aim Dart, As the matting played very true, and the representation waa a good one, ■■ large score was expected, ' but with the exception of RusaeU and Uromie, both of whom stayed a considerable time for their ruus, the batsmen were never at home, Macdonald and Dart taking five wickets each, the former having sightly the better analysis. 'Che innings cone uded just on the ca!l of time for luncheon for the rather poor tot*l of 56, After the adjournment Methven and Rakaia opened with (J-aufield and Clark, to the bowling of Peter and Powell. Both men played steadily, and with the score at 29 Andrews waa tried at Powell's end, his first ball having the desired effect. Baker only stayed long enough to make thre«, and with Dart! m, Clark succumbed to Roberts (who had relieved Andrews) for a well played 27, including one 6. Macdonald now partnered Dart, and though various changes m the bowling were tried, the adjournment for tea found them still m with the score at 105. On resuming, Dart almost immediately fell a victim to Peter (who had gone on , againjj 28 being to his oiedit, m which he showed better form than he has shown with the bat this season. With Heuderson m, another stand was made, and the scoring board showed 165 before Macdonald was bowled by Peter. His 65, which included five fours and six threes, was, needless to cay, the best exhibition of the match, his hitting aad driving being particularly good. Henderson, who is an invaluable stonewailer when necessary, played well for 26, {includ ing one 5). At the call of time nine wickets were down for 194, Aynsley (the captain) who stood down to give everyone else an innings, and Rands, being not out with one each to fcheir credit. In all, seven bowlers were tried, Peter, of Mount Somers, being by far the mo*t successful, hia analysis reading five for 36, while Andrews, who indulge, m most fantastic manoeuvres before delivering a ball, took two for 21. The following are the scores, by which it will be seen that Methven and Rakaia won by a wicket and 138 runs;— ,

Andrews and Upton bowled one wide each. I After the match, Mr R. Millar, vice-pre- J aident of the Methven Club, entertained the • teams fco dinner—about thirty m all sittiug i down to a most sumptuous repast. At 8.30 bq adjournment waa made to the schoolroom, r where a concert waß held under the auspices % ot the Club, which pioved to be one of the t most successful ever held m Methven. The c overture having been nicely played by the j Misses Shann, Miss Hibbssang very sweetly that old favorite " Whisper and I shall hear" with violin obbligato by Mr Lock, * receiving a well merited encore. Mrs Rands sung " Pretty white lilies" and j " Killarney," and was m particularly good j voice, both items being encored. Mrs Ward sang " The old, old story " with admirable effect;, and was unanimously recalled, while J Misi Anderson who sings Scotch songs to I perfection gave "Auld Robin Gray," and * "Tit for tat." Messrs Sullivan, Grainger, ; Rands, and Henderson, all of local fame, ' contributed to the programme, while Mr I Upton, of Ashburton, and Mr Sharpe, of j Rakaia, both sang m cheir best form, as did ' Mr Walker, of Lauriston. Mr Hawkin's, l Rakaia, oomic rendering of " The charge of j the Light Brigade " was irresistibly funny, ' and he was repeatediy encored. Mrs Batty ■ was a most efficient accompanist. During ■ the interval the Aehburton county associ- ' ation's challenge cup, given by Mr Hardy, of Rakaia, was presented to the Methven ( Cricket Club, Mr Macdonald, who made ] the presentation m Mr Hardy's absence, ■ said it gave him great pleasure to perform the duty, and drew atten ion to the decided manner m which the Methven Club had , proved victorious, not having been once defeated, and concluded by remarking that a vote of thanks was certainly due to Mr Dart, the honorary secretary of the Methven Club, for the admirable way m which he had carried out all the arrangements of that d»y» Mr Aynsley, Captain of the Methven Club, who accepted the cup ia a few well chosen wordß, said that it had given him pleasure to oaptain the team through the season, the matches having been played m a most sportsmanlike spirit all through, and he trusted that next year, if anol her cup were forthcoming, the cricket would be of an equally enjoyable nature, and that his cub would again have a successful season. He concluded by wish ing the other cluba of the association every success, and thanking the visitors who had been present during the day, and who had helped to make it such an enjoyable one. Mr Dart, m acknowledging Mr Macdonald's kind remarks, said the duty of honorary secretary had not entailed the usual amount pf work attached to it, so weli had all the members worked together and helped to make things smooth and pleasant. On be half of the qommifctee, h« thanked all thoße who during the season had m any way con tributed to making ifc such a successful one, ' making particular mention of the good work done on the ground by Messrs Dobbs and Grainger. To those ladies who during the season had been good to them m the way ot prodding afternoon tea, etc., he said the club was most sincerely grateful, and m connection with the concert arrangeinen's ho thanked Mrs Batty and Mrs Ward, not oaly od behalf of the club, but for himself personally for the kind manner m which they had taken all the trouble off his hands, and for the efficient manner m which they bad carried out all their arrangements. Mr Clark, who conducted the concert throughout m his usual pleasant manner, called for a special vote of thanks for those two ladies, which was carried amidst cheers. aiter the concert, dancing was indulged m till nearly 3 a.m. Mr Walker supplied the mu«ic, and Mr T. Parker was an efficient master of ceremonies.

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Preae Ahkockuoi. - l>y Electric Telegraph, Copy light. Received Wakapuaka, April 13, 10 am., , Mail office, 11.10 a.m. Nihilist Conspiracy St Petersburg, April 13 A Nihilist conspiracy has been discovered in the city, aud a raid on a house in a principal street resulted in I several arrests and the seizuie of a printing press. The Cape. Capetown, April 13 A German steamer has landed at Delagoa Bay with a battery of heav) guns intended for Pretoria.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka April 14, 10.35 a.m. Guardian Office, 11.50 a.m.) Sentences Commuted. Melbourne, April 14 A special meeting of tha Cabinet ha<3 commuted Phillips' death sentence to imprisonment for life, which means twenty years. In the case of Jennings, who was sentenced to death for criminal assault on a girl, (he sentence was commuted to fifteen years. Frozen Meat. At a meeting of the Agricultural Society a strong protest w»s made against Mr Di^by's assertions m the House of Coajtnoas that Australian frozen meat was inferior m quality as a means of sustenance. The secretary w*s instrucied to write to the Times contradicting the assertion. A Denial. Perth, April 13 The Premier states that he intends at the eaniest possible opportunity co publicly deny the rumors that Govern ment propos-e to repeal the duties on certain articles of food.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATIONS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, April 13 Mr Stddon has cabled, to the Acting Premier that he intends to visit England.

The Jury System.

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New Plymouth, April 14. At the Supreme Court the caso of Oborue Wall, charged with attempted rape, has been put back till next sitting of Court m October. Wall has been tried by two juries, who wt re both un»ble to agree aud were discharged.

The two beys, Brown and Squires, whose mishaps we recorded a shorb time ago, are making satisfactory progress towards rtcoveiy. The express for the scuth to-day consisted of eleven carriages, pretty well filled with passengers, drawa by two engines. The special cheap fares which commenced to-day will no doubt induce many to pay their distant friends a visit during the Easter holidays. [ '1 he poverty of the Education Board prevents them advertising the fact that the meeting of householders to elect members of School Committees will be held ou Monday, April 26. Auctioneers have funny ways of recom mending the sheep and stock they have under the hammer at times, to wit:—" Now, butchers, give your cus'omers a treat for once. This mutton was grazed on the plains at Dromore, and is as hard as nails." Yesterday, the bar at the Aahburton sak* yards was opened after three years of " close time," and Mrs Keller did a fair business. Thanks to the new licensing committee. We have heard of no serious results to the farmers and dealers from the re-opening. The Cycling Club's concert, to be given on Easter Monday, ought to be specially well patronised. The Committee have put them selves to great trouble and taken great pains to secure from a distance vocalists of stand ing and reputation, and he result ia a pro gramme of which any Committee may be proud. Among the vocalists will be found the names of such weli-known and popular singers as Miss Thompkins, Mrs C. Edger, Miss Kathleen Orr, Miss Kate Watson, and Miss Alice Corrick ; aud Messrs C. Edger, Mr F. H. Hobbs, Mr R Gk Needham ; while Mr D. Ryan, the elocutionist; and the Or chestral Society and Esbudiantina Band will also take part. The concert will con clude with a comedietta, the characters m which will be sustained by the Edgers aud Mr Ryan. A ball will follow, Holloway's Pills.—Pure Blood.—When the blood is pure, its circulation calm and equable, and the nerves well strung, we are well. These Pills possess a marvellous power m securing these essentials of health by purifying, regulating, and strengthening the fluids and solids. Holloway's Pills can be confidently recommended to all persons suffering from disordered digestion, or worried by nervous fancies, or neuralgic pains. They correct acidity and heartburn, dispel sick h* adache, quicken the action of the liver, and act aa alteratives and gentle aperients, The weak and delicate may take them without fear. Holloway's Pills are eminently serviceable to invalids of irritable constitution, as they raise the action of every organ to its natural standard, and universally exercise a calming and sedative influence.

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ASHBtTKTON AND MODNT BOMERS.

Cromie, b Dart 5 Roberta, b Macdonald 3 Russell, c Barber b Macdonald 10 Peter, b Dart ... 0 Upton, b Macdonald 1 Barber, b Macdonald 3 Walker, b D*rt 3 Harpt-r, lbw b Ma<ylonald 0 Andrews, o Macdonald b Dart 6 Powell, b Dart 2 Grainger (sub) not out .- 1 Extras 14

Total 56

Bowling Analysis Overs Mdns. Runs Wkts. Macdonald 14 5 20 5 Barb 14 3 22 5.

Mbthven and Rakaia.

Cranfield c and b Andrews .... ... 13 Clark, b Roberts 27 Baker, b Andrews 3 Dart, b Peter 28 Maodonald, b Peter ... .- ... 65 Henderson, b Peter 26 Hardy, b Peter ... 0 Sharjpe, b Peter , 1 Petrie, run out ••• 2 Raudb, not out 1 Ayneley, not out 1 Extras ... ... ... ... 24

Total 194

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Overs. Mds. Rune. Wkts. Peter 22 4 35 6 Powell 12 3 33 0 Russell ... ...6.1 9 0 Andrews ... 1 0 21 2 Cromie 9 2 24 0 Roberts... -4 0 22 1 Upton 2 0 21 0



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Sport ng. " A^HBURTON T3ACING /CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING, I TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 13 and 14, 1897. Pbesimnt—Mr J. C. Wason ; Vice-Presi dent—Mr Duncan Cameron; Judge— Mr M. Stitt; Stew a bds—Messrs W. M. Lyttleton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Fried lander, J. R. Hart, E GUtes, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron; Hanoi- ] capper—Mr J. Cresswell; Treasurer —Mr John Davison ; marter —Mr H. Piper; Clerk of the Scales—Mr R. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course— Mr R. Curtis. PROGRAMME. [Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club* md the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 1 sharp. FIRST DAY. L—Netherby High Weight Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soya from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s 2—Laghmor Trot Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Two miles Nomination 10s, acceptance 12s 61. Optional saddle or harness. 3—Autumn Handicap, of 40 soys ; second iiorse 5 soya from the stake. 1{ mile. Nomination 15j, acceptance 20s, 1~-Melrose Pony Handicap, of 25 soys; second pony 3 soys from the stake. Four furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2in height. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. s—Novels—Novel Race, of 25 sove. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 7st 7.b, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15a Five furlongs. s—Groves—Grove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys; second h^rse 5 soys from the stnke. Seven furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys; second horse 3 boys fxom the stake. Post entries 10s, to be made immediately after the Novel Race. Four furlongs. Catch weights. For horsea that have never won £15 m any one stake. SECOND DAY. 1~-Wakanot Handicap, of 30 soys ; Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six fur longs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. 2 —Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. 1£ mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12s 6d. Optional saddle or harness. S—ASHBDRTONS—ASHBDRTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 35 soys; second horse b soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s, I —Pcny Race Handicap, of 20 soya; second pony 3 soys from the stake. Four iur longs. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 m height. Nomination 10s, acceptance 7a 6d. 5— Disposal Stakes, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction imnce diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 7st 71b, any "overweight to be declared. Entrance 15s. Five fnrlongs. 6—Winchmobe Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from .the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination 15 soys, acceptance 15s. 7—Allenton Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Six fur longs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—Thel—The meeting will be under the Rules of Racing, the Trotting under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be deoided by the Stewards, or whom they may Appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3™-All Btakes to be paid m full, 4—All Nominations, acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. s—Winner5 —Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bs, and two or more Handicaps 101 b penalty. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of hoyse3, and aolors of the riders must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 24th day of April, 1897. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day will bd pub lished on or about Ist day of MAY, 1897, and for the second day at 8 p.m. on the evening of the firtt day's races. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptance? for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be m the hands of the Secretary, Devane'a Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's rac.s. JOHN DAVISON, 4 126 Hon. Secretary. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAJLWAifS. EXCURSION FARES FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS. T7IXCURSION Tickets at rates of 2d per JQj mile Ist class, minimum 4", Id per mile 2nd, minimum 2*, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any Station to any Station ok the Hurunui-Biuff Section, from the 14th to the ISfei of April, and will be available for return Uhl the 4rh of May. The journey muat be started on the date of the purchase o!i the ticket m every case, and may b$ b,roke*i after the first 25 miles. Special trains from Christchurch to Dunedin I and Dunedin to Christchurch, starting on the night of the 15th April will be due from Ashburton at 11.50 p.m. 15th, and 5 5Q a.m. 16 h respectively. ■ -"' No Good? tr^o on Good Friday.



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i; Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. 1 la the District Court, holdeu at Ashburton l AT TICK is hereby given that Jami-s IN Weight Sawle of Hii-ds, fatmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and 1 hereby summon ft meeting of creditors, 10 be t holdun at my office oil the 23rd day of APRIL, 1897. at 11 o'clock m the forenoon, JOHN DAVKOtf, Deputy Official Assignee. April 14,1897 4130 : Tenders, TENDERS. I7IRE*H Tenders are invited for building 1 Stables at MethTeu for Mr James '. Nee. i Plans and Specifications may be seen at ' my office, Burnett street. Tenders close on TUESDAY, April 20, at noon. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 4124 Architect. Public notices, ashburton indus i rial building SOCIETY. fTIHE Fourth Annual General Meeting of X Shareholders will be held m the Orange Hall, on FRIDAY, April 23, 1897, ab 7.30 p.m. Business : 1. To receive Board's Report and Balance Sheet. 2. To elect Three Directors m the place of Mesara D. Macphereon, W. H. Rule, and H. Zander, who retire by rotation, 3. To elect Shareholders' Auditor, and general. J. C. DUNCAN, 4 121 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OVERHAUL OF COUNTY WATER RACKS. OCCUPIERS are requested to effect a thorough clearance of their Races during the periods hereiu mentioned, when Water will be SHUT OFF for the purpose. In cases of neglect to have Races cleared to original dimensions during the prescribed periods, the Council will at once have the work done at occupier's coat, without any further notice. Races E and btanches (Chertsey-Rakaia), April 26 to May 3. Races C and D and branches (Chertsey- Dromore), May 3 to May 10. Races A and B and branches (Dromore-, Ashburton), May 10 to May 17. '• Races F (Winchmere, Wakanai Flat, Forks, and Mount Somers), May 17 to May 24. Races between South Ashburton and Hinds Rivera, May 3 to May 10. Races between Hinda and Rangitata rivers, May 10 to May 17. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, April 9, 1897. 4 85 F. CLARK, 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, m tins, 2oz la, 4oz 2s, CIGARS of the i best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best maters—U.N.O'S, 6ch Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d a bundle. 4 10 jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. FFIHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest c'ass 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:— WHISKIES. Scotch. —Walker's Kilmarnock m 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 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. Irish.— Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greer, and Co,, B,elfa9t-—"feham rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * *; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies m bulk always m stock—Walker's, Dewar'aand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Biequit Dubouche, V.0.0.8. for invalids an( j ### #. Hennessey's * * * • Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dark. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always m stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, 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.im till eighl p.m., during which time te^, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be Hujpplieci AH liquors have been reduced m price U meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEX~ANi)E E-, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 3 20i WANTKD KNOWN, that you mai rely o# getting the latest style anc ■ best qualify m Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss K. Baknks, Arcade an< Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery i specialty. Do not fail to see the window! 1 Ladies own materials made, uu



1 Wanted. ■ ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, am ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA ' fiom SMITH MA X.WELL Lower E*b I street, Ashburton. Umbiell s re-coveted and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrelas ueatly repaired with bes materials. KNIVES and SCISSOR* GROUND. EASTER Cards, mw and chaste, nev Hues m plain ani fancy Stationery • w lines m fancy Glassware, Purt-es Frames, Albums, Basketware, V\ iuds<. Magazine for March, New Books.—H. M Jones. WANTED, a Nurse Girl Apply b letter to " B," Mail Office. 4 121 WANTED— Smart Girl, about 18 years for private family. References re quired. Apply Mrs Patterson, Burneti Street. __i^?' LOST, Black and White Collie Dog, wifcr white toil, answers to "Shah." In formation to A. Kidd, Flemmgton, oi Charles Reid, Aahburton. 4 12i OYSTERS, Flounders, Barracouta, Cod fresh, To-night. — Jewitt, Burnef Street. 4 128 WANTED, a strong, active, and civil Boy, to milk cows and make himself useful about farm.—Apply G. W. Leadlby, Wakanui. !_? TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 TABERNACLE, Wednesday nexfc. Lantern Reading—" Wops, the Waif." A story of London Life. Beard<-ley's famous lantern. Tickets, 6d only. 481 TUStT LANDED-A High-class Kid fj Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s, Fully equal to ÜBual 5a 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201b8 Eor Is, or 8a 61 per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines iv clothing. Our noted •Wear-well" Wos^iel Tw*ed Suit afc £2; aut cash discount One Shilling m the Pound nakes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea.sc Street. D. Itiomus. Clearing* Sale. WILLOWBY, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Wm. Stoddart, :sq., to Sell by Public Auction, a3 above, m the Farm, Willowby, occupied by the ate Mr B. E. Stoddakt, — THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THEREON, consisting of— «aa PRIME FREEZING TWO jVjVJ TOOTH CROBSBR.DS. i)AA FORWARD STORE TWO jUU tooth crossbreds. p* DRAUGHT MARES & GELD t) INGS (as good as any m the district.) 1 Black Gelding, by Camel ; very fast, broken to saddle and harness IGrey Gelding, broken to saddle and harness. 1 Three-year-old Draught Filly,and 1 Two-year-old Draught Filly. Both by Cranley. "I YEARLING, by King's Pride. 5 DAIRY COWS, m fu'l profit; 4 Fat Heifers, 10 Bacon Pigs, 4 Sows, 30 Store Pigs. £) FIRST-CLAWS hHEEP DOGS. A L So,— .faßsey-Harris Binder (new), English Grain Drill. Massey-Harris Grubber an<i Seed Sower combined, Duncan Broadcast (new), Re;d and Gray Drill and Grass Seed Sower attached, Massey-Harris Grass Mower, 2 Farm Drays and Frames, Tip Dray and Frame, Turn-over Horse Rake, McCormick Binder, Four-horse Cambridge Roller, Four-leaf Harrows, Double-furrow Plough by Duncan (new), Swing Plough, Avery's Weighing Machine, New Spring Cart and Harness, Chain Harrows, Leading, Shafting and Plough Harness, New Riding Saddle, Vyce, Stack Oat Sheaves, 100 Bushels Wheat, 100 Bushels Seconds, 10 Acres Turnips. Large lot of Tools & Sundries too numerous to particularise. The Auctioneer would strongly recommend ttendance at this Sale, as everything on the form is of a first-class description, and must ie sold to wind up the Estate. Sale at 1 p.m. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, 69 Ashburton. ARCADE. F 0 R ~~3 ALE. I T7UETEKN-C°ULTKR GRAIN & L JJ MANURE DRILL, Complete. Maker—P. & D. Duncan. DAVID THOMAS, 110 Arcade. T~~~Abl A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF I 56 D. THOMAS, Friedlander Jbpos. TTTANTED TO PQROHASE -100 Ton* OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. FOiT PRIVATITsALE. OKA AORE FARM AT WAKANUI, MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having been sold by auction, we urn now prepared to treat for the sale of same privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4_7__ QO ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE HAVE for private Sale a small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr O. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of firsb-olass quality. '* Full particulars on application to 4 118 FBIEDLANDEK BEOS., Uid.



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Synopsis oi? New Advkrtisembnts. Wanted- Girl. Lost —Collie dog. Jewitt—Oysters, etc. R. Bird—Tenders. Wanted—Nurse Qi<\. Afehburton Racing Club—Programme for autumn meeting. Mail Office—Manager's notice re holidays Deputy Official Assigneee—Bankruptcy notice. H. M. Jones— Easter cards. EX "Gothic" Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The.Hail," East street. ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Braa 3d 6d per bag, delivered. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTFD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department, Tte very complete clearance effected m this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and pattern, and at beat possible values.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known-A "splendidline" of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4s 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



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