THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

The following is the complete list of Awards. OPEN DIVISION. FOX PLANTS. Three decorative chrysanthemums, dis tinct varieties; prize presented by Mr J. C. Cawsey-G. T. Smith 1. CUT BLOOMS. 12 Japanese, distinct varieties, prize pre sented by Mr Landells—G. T. Smith 1 and 2. 4 Japanese, distinct varieties—G. T. Smith 1, John Orr 2. Specimen bloom, Japanese—G. T, Smith 1. 12 Incurved, distinct varieties, prize pre aented by Mr Landells—Miss Grigg 1. 6 Incurved, distinct varieties—John Orr 1. Specimen bloom, incurved—John Orr 1, John Conhrane 2. 6 Refl»xcd, distinct varieties, prize pre sented by Mr Joliffe—G. T. Smith 1, Miss Gregg 2. 6 Trusses large flowering chrysanthemums, two each of distinct varieties—John Coch rane 1, Miss Grigg 2 12 Pompoms, not less than six varieties, three trusses of each—Mrs F. Johns 1. Best three Japanese, and 3 incurved varieties; prize presented by Mr G. T. Smith—Miss Grigg 1, John Orr 2.

AMATEUR DIVISION.

POT PLANTS. Three decorative chrysanthemums, distinct varieties ; Ist prize presented by Shearman Bros., 2nd prize by Mail and Guardian—Mrs E. Cookeoa 1. CUT BLOOMS. 6 Japanese, distinct varieties; prize pre sented by Mr Joliiffe—J. 0. Cawsey 1, John Orr2. 4 Japanese, distinct varieties—J 0. Caw- Bey 1, J»hn Cochmne 2. Specimen bloom—John Orr 1. 6 Incurved, distinct varieties; cash prize presented by Reid & Gray John Orr 1. 4 Incurved, distinct varieties —J. L. Chriatecsen 1. Specimen bloom—John Orr 1, John Coch rane 2. 4 Beflexed, distinct varieties ; prize pre sented by Messrs Reid & G ay—John Orr 1. 4 Trusses large flowering chrysanthemums, two of each, 4 distinct varieties—John Coch race 1 and 2. LADY EXHIBITORS. Best bridal bouquet of chrysanthemums ; Ist prize prestntf d by Mr W. Morrow, 2nd by Mr H. Willis—Mrs McFarland 1, Miss B. Cookson 2. Best ballroom bouquet of chrysanthe-, mums 5 Ist prize, box scent, presented by J Drug Co., 2nd presented by Mr W. H. Collins—Mrs Buehell 1, v. F. Dodds 2. One floral design of ctryaanthemums (any foliage) to be hung on a wall; first prize presented by Mr -H. Bonmogton, 2nd pre sented by Mr H. Willis—Miss M. Graham 1, Mrs Bushel! 2. Three vases of chrysanthemums (any foli age), to be judged for their decorative effect; lat prize presented by Mr H. O. Shrimpton, 2nd by Mail and Gutrdian— Mrs Bushell 1, Miss K. Orr 2. One dinner table decoration of chrysanthe mums (any foliage); table not to exceed 6 x 3|; Ist prize oil painting, presented by Mrs Cookson, 2nd presented by Mr T. Bullock- Mrs Hugo Friedlander 1, Mrs McFarland 2. Two baskets chrysanthemums, first prize presented by Mr Mellor, 2nd by Mr W. H. Collins- Mra Bushell 1, Mrs MoFarland 2. CHILDREN. Best hand bouquet, for boy or girl under 15 years ; prizes presented by Mr Siloock— G. F. Dodde. special exhibits (open to all). Best decorated go-cart—Mrs E. W. Han mer 1, Mrs H. Friedlander 2.

THE MARAWITI BALLOT.

The following is the result of the ballot for the Marftwiti settlement, taken at; the B.M. Court, Rakaia, on Tuesday, May 11. There were 336 applications for the sections. The flommißsioner of Crown Lands con ducted the ballot, and called on Mr McLachlan to draw in each case :—

The Commissioner of Crown Lands, Mr Weetman, and Messrs D, McMillan, Pringle, McLachlan, and Meredith, members of the Land Board, assisted by Messrs March and Day, were busy all day examin ing applicants, a number of whom were thrown out for various reasons. Before the ballot commenced, the Com missioner announced that, notwithstanding anything in the pamphlets or oa the plane, possession of the land could not be given till June 1, in terms of the agreement made by the Government with Mr Wason, from whom it was purchased. A large number of applicants were present, many of whom could not get into the Court.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Suicide. Hawera May 12, At the adjourned inquest on Essie Mason, of Kaponga, itwasproved that she had bought poison " rough on rats " —and that this was the poison she had taken. A verdict of suicide was found, with a rider added, re marking on the fact that no attempt was made to give an emetic, and on the reticence of a brother. Alleged Arson. Further enquiries relative to a tire at one Carey's store at Otakeho, have resulted in an information of arson and perjury being sworn against him. Carey has laid an information agaiost a constable and three settlers, charging them with conspiracy to murder him.

MOUNT SOMERS.

From Our Own Correspondent,

On Monday morning a large number of people assembled at the Mount Somers rail way station to say good bye to Mr A. A. Campbell, who has had charge of the station for about four and a-half years, and who, on account ot ill-health, is removing to Christ church. During his term of office he showed himself to be a thoroughly capable and obliging officer, and general regret is felt at his leaving. Mr Campbell, apart from his duties as a railway official, took an active part in all local matters, and besides being a memjber of the School Committee, did ex cellent work as a teacher and superintendent jn the Sunday School, and has for some years been an elder in the Presbyterian Church. In the school and church he will be greatly missed, and great difficulty will be experienced in getting his place supplied. It is to be hoped that his removal will result in his complete restoration to health. Mrs Campbell, who, in a quiet but none the less effective way, heartily supported her husband's efforts in connection with the work of the school, will also be much missed.

Plump Against a Big Fact.

It is not pit parly auy part of my buai ness to erf ,rca lc.-tM'i>,s in ethics ; there fure I conjinoaiy lvave that responsible ta*k to those whose vocation it is. Bu no man can continually write on the aub j c' which constitutes the burden of these ea^ys without nnw and then ronnin? plump against a mighty fact in morals. If you will be good enough to read the following short letters I will then try to -how why I was naovcd to speak as I have spoken. 'My daughter Annie Jane,' writes that j young girl's mother, 'now five years of »ge, was a five healthy child up to March, j 1891, when she began to sicken and fall awiy. She had no appe^a and every particle of food she took came up She lost strength rapidly aiid within a fort night she w<*B thin as a rake, being tioz much else but skin and bone. For days and days she lay in a hall-conscious oon dition, scarcely moving hand or foot, and to all appearance lif less. I had a doctor attenaing her four weeks, and he said th* child was suffering from indigestion, yet, su far as we could see, his tita-ment had no "ff<*cfc. My husband and 1, and ail thai saw: he poor baby, thought sha wasniowy dying, and w ■ were Almost h*art-broken at the thought of losing her. 'Nothi g that wegava herdid the slight est good, and the child was fading away, when one day, towards she end of April, a lady called, and after seeii g Annie Jane, advised as to use Mother Heigel's Syrup. She said she had known the lives of nuny children saved by I his medicine who wire down with the same complaint 1 hurried to get a bottle from Mr Rouiy, the chem ist, in Suean's Road, and began giving ii in small doses. In leas than twen y-four hours the child began to eat, the sicknet^ stopped, and «ru could see a change for the. better. We kept on giving the Syrup,; and in two weeks Annie was well as ever, and fast getting back her flash. Since that time—now four years ago—ehe has, never been ill We consider that Mother Seigel's Syrup saved her life. You can puilish this statement and refer anyone to me (Signed) Mrs Annie Alexander, 35, Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, Augu t Ist, 1895.' My son Joseph, writes Mr Joseph Bond, of Salter's Green, Maytield, Sussex, was* never strong. He did not come <>n like j other children. Ha w*h weak, nckly, and j puny. He ate but little,, and wa- usually in p iin until he vornittd most of it up again. Nothit g gave him strength. In February, 1894, his feet and ankles began to fester. JN'exf; three abscesses forrrud on his neck and under the chin, making t deep holes. He was merely skin and bone. The abscesses seemed to be exhausting his life's blood. He was in a doctor's care 6ve months, but got no better. From July (1£94) he had four months' treatment at the Tunbridcje Wells Hospital, without b°ncfit Uie doctors gave him medicines and c )d-liver oil, bun ithingatreng hened him. 'In December, 1894, I concluded to take the ease into my own hands, and gave him a medicine 'hat had cured my wife —Moiher Seigei'rf Syrup. T;> ourastiii iss*.metit and delight he began to improve in a few diys He could tat, and wrs stronger for it. We kept g'vfng him the Syrup, and he grew better every day. The abscesfees soon healed, and he is now a fine healthy by, nine yeafs old, and s ron? for ihe first time sinca he was born. Publish th'B letter if ym wi-h and refer it quirers tv rr>.>. (Signec) Joseph Bond, Juiy 26 b, 1895." What, ri'jw, isthatmightyfact i"morals? Apk yoursflf the que&tion What justice was there in thr suffering of these two little children ? For whose sake was it 1 Why do tiie majority cf the human race die in infancy •< \\ 1 c' iidhut d? Thatbundle of laws and fi ra a called ' nature' has no pity, no mercy Obey a: d iiv« ; disobey and perish, that's the whole stoiy Then huw do- s Mather Se:gel's Syrup cure '( It cures by bringing the diseased and suffering bi! y bick where nature's hand c»n reach ic. It puts ihe derailed coach back 6n iho ny tals, it re-hunches the stranded sh p. The radical trouble of both Annie AU xander and Joseph Bond was of the dige&tion. The first Camera baby then) havirg been seized with acute in dij.eation, and the boy having, as his father teils us, been born with a feeble stomach. Hence, in h's ease, the bad blood and abs ceases l«y which nature souaht to remove it. Will parpnta t»ke warning from these instances 1 I hope so. Watch the little ones and use Mother Seigei'a Syrup when ever y«-u see them inclined to droop or laij&uish.

A temporary telegraph office will be open at the Ashburton racecourse on the race days from five o'clock, Messrs JYiedlander Brop. will offer on Saturday, at their yards in West street, ten draught horses for one client and eight from another—for the latter also a two-year-old entire colt. On the game day at the Arcade, Mr D. Thomas will offer eight good draught marea and geldings and two ponies. The Longbeach coach, which has been in the hands of the painter for some time, has again appeared on the road, and looks very well indeed in its new dresa. The work was done wholly by Mr W. E. Norriss, the carpenter, etc., on the Longbeach estate, and , a nice piece of work he has. turned out. The under carriage has been painted a reddish yellow, prettily mottled, wh le the body has been renewed in chocolate. A window has been inserted in each side, so that inside passengers can have a full view on either aide of them of the country they are traver sing. For the race nights there will be plenty of entertainment provided for visitors. In addition to the Collet-Dobson Company at the Oddfellows' Hall, there will be a high class music concert in the Orange Hal, given by Miss Packer, of Christchurch. This con cert ought to absorb the overflow of musical people who care for music of the very best e'ass, and Miss Packer's programme indicates that a treat is in store for such. !-he herself ia a violinist of the tirat class, and she brings with her as vocalists Miss Alice Derrick* and Mr F. H. Hobbs, both of whom were heard, at the Athleiic Club's concert on Easter Monday, and delighted their hearers. An other welcome vocalist underlined is Miss May Corbett, whose song, Abt's " When the swallows homeward fly," cannot fail to be a I delightful number, The reist of the pro gramme will be made up of violin work in solo, duo, trio, and quartet. A promenade concert held at the Chry santhemum Show last night was very enjoy able. The sub-committee who arranged it were fortunate in obtaining the services of Mrs W. S. Mitchell, the Misses Barratt, Ranger, Baker, and Macdonnell, and Mr Kersel, and with such vocalists and pianistes, it goes without saying that a perfect pro gramme was submitted and appreciated. At the close of the concert, Mr John Orr, vice-president of the Society, thanked the audience for their attendance, and the ladies who had assisted at the concert. He also paid a graceful compliment to the Timatu exhibitors, whose floral contributions had so greatly artded to the beauty of the disp ay the Society had been able to make. The Society was under a great obligation to those gentlemen, and he trusted they would accept the thanks not only of the promoters of the show, but of all who had taken advantage of it to spend a pleasant hour among the floral beauties that had been so richly spread in the Orange Hall on this occasion. The wife of Mr Jjeonard Wells, of East Brimfield, Mats., had been suffering from neuralgia for two days, not being able to sleep or hardly keep still, when Mr HoldeD, the merchant iheresenther a bottle ot Cham berlain's Pain Balm, and asked that she give it a thorough trial. On meetiDg Mr Wells the next day he was told that she was all right, the pain had left her within two hours, and that the bottle of Pain Balm was worth §5.00 if it could not be had for leas. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.

THE ABflfcimON GOaBDIaN: WEDNESDAY, MaY 12, 1897,



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For Indigestion, the best remedy is uu doubtedly xJobton's Camomile Pikls. They oa» confidently be recommended as beinf: mild m operation and absolutely free frorr injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequallec* for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and tor Liver and Stomach complaints, Sold its bottles la lsd, 2« 9d, and 11», by all Mcdi ema Vendors throughout the wsF. & pi<t)pl«, iM« »od oortikla r«nw'y



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Synopsis op New advertisements. A. Lawrie—New business advertisement. N.Z. Clothing Factory—New business advertisement. Smith Maxwell—New business advertise ment. Thomson McKay—Tenders. Grand concert at Waterton—Thuisday May 13. A. at d P. Association—Meeting adjourned Hockey Practice—Thursday The Tabe nsftle—t-'ale of work. Friedlander Bros—Sale of horses, etc., Saturday, May 15. Ashburton Racing Club—Passes issued to-night. D. Thomas—Sale of horses, Arcade. Hawke's Ray Relief Fund—Subscription lists. j



Wanted. W__ ——^ Known—A. OKK, Agent foi the celebrated Fearnought Setgea defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 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 the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajfc Street. A^TEF"Known73ospect~FLETCi] ER Bros' show of Crockei y, etc., suit able for presents before goiug elsewhere. It will pay you.—-Fxbtcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. - 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 treet. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has leeeived a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he inteuds disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makeß (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, Kaet Street, Town Hall, Ash burton.. 5 115 From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, unadulterated and pure ; thin is Ko/.ie ika John Orr & Co., Agents. D. Tnjmas.



Ayer's Sarsaparilla. • • •



Cleanse your blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla—the most thoroughly reliable alterative ever compounded. For scrofula, boils, ulcers, sores, car buncles, pimples, blotches, and all disorders originating in vitiated blood, this medicine is a specific. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is equally bene ficial as a remedy for catarrh, rheu matism, and rheumatic gout. As a Tonic, it assists the process of digestion, stimulates the sluggish liver, strengthens the nerves, and builds up the body when debilitated by excessive fatigue or wasting illness. Physicians everywhere con sider Ayer's Sarsaparilla the best. It is a skilfully-prepared combination of the most powerful alteratives and ' tonics. No other blood-purifier gives equal satisfaction or is so universally in demand. Ayer's Sarsaparilla PREPARED BY DR. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mai., U. S. A. GOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions. Ayer's Pills CURE biliousness The true leaf of the Tea plant, untampfred witt and pure ; this is Kozie Tea, try it.— John, Orr & Co., Agents. to. a Wanted HOCKEY Practice, Thursday at 3~pTm. Old ground, iv Domain. 5 106 Q ALE of Work—The Tabernacle, Thurs (O day Afternoon, a lot of useful articles to be sold cheap. Refreshments sixpence. 5 103 OYSTKRS, Flounders, aud all kinds of Fish. Smoked and fresh Barracouta. Any quantity of Oysters for Races.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 5 98 OTANTED Known—The celebrated P.D T t Corsets in all priiea and cohrs — A. Orb. 314 IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be Bure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Customers in the habit of getting Magazines and Journals from L. F. Andrewes & Co., cm have them by calling at Shop. —Now H. N. Anderson, East Street 5 31 IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots RACES! Races ! Races ! Hot Fish Dinner, Tea, and Fupper. Dinners ready 11 a.m. each day at .Askburton Restaurant. Good bed 3. J. Hukfam, Burnett Street. 5 95 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6s 9J I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, " The Wonder of the Age." H. N, Andejsson, East Street. 5 96 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4s 3d I will forward to any addrees One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7a 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, East Street. 5 97 WANTED— A Good General Servant, used to Children.—Apply Guakdian Office. 5 88 WANTED TO SEL, L — Four-roomed House with half-acre of Land ; £10 deposit; easy payments.—H. M. Jones. 5 74 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 f)OVy FOR £13—Encyclopedia Britan o&O • nica, 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published price—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now booked. This is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nansen's "Farthest North."—H. M. Jones. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth iDg 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 best possible values —Mitchell and Turner WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dczen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash 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 Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest drees materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes ust opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. EW LINT'S inUlothing. A firsc-clas Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call an ace. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier.



T>UY YOUR WATCHES ; CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P, WARE FROM G; JESSON, PRACTICAL i WATCHMAKER AND JEWELL.EH, gilt Street, Aaiibuitoo,,



A E O A D E. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from Mr R. J. Millar to Seil by Public Auction at the above date and fixture,— 8 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. Also on account of a Client, BAY PONY, 6yrs, br-ken to saddle and harness, quiet for lady to drive. BROWN PONY, 4yrs, sound, broken to saddle and harness. No Reserve. D. THOMAS, SlO9 Auctioneer. NOTICE. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, | 5 71 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF I GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF; 4 56 D. THOMAS.



Fenders TENDERS. J mCNDERS are invited for CLEANING A and DEEPENING DRAINS and GORSE CUTTING. Tenders clo^e on WEDNESDAY, May 19th, at 2 p.m. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ■ accepted. For particulars apply THOMSON McKAY, 5 101 WiHowby. aaaßMWiwaß————«a——nw m iw^h—». PUBLIC NOICES. HAWKh'S BAY IiELLtF FU.N\D, THE Committee requests that all sub. scription h ts, with any funds collected, be forwarded to the Mayor of Ashburton as early as possible, so that the amounts sub scribed can be remitted to the Mayor of Napier without delay. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk, Ashburton, May 12, 1897. 5 108 "ashbdtiton" baoincFolubT OWNERS' and Jockeys' Passes for the First Day will be given out at Devane'a Hotel THIS EVENING. JOHN DAVISON, 5 107 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURION FACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, May 13 th and 14th. "VJO BETTING will be allowed at the X\ above Meeting other than through the Totalisator, and any Person found Betting other than through the Totalisator will be Removed from the Course. JOHN DAVISON, 5 99 Hon. Secretary. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered with besfc materials. Knives and Scissors ground. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for Addition to School at Winchmore, and for Repairing and Painting School Buildings at Elgin. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of Mr John Orr, Ash bmton, and at the Office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 10 a.m. on MONDAY, the 17th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Chriatchurch, May 7, 1897. b 73 A GRAIN D CONCERT (In aid of repairs to S. Philip and S. James' Church) WILL be given at the LIBRARY, WATERTON, on THURSDAY, MAY 13, Prooraaiajb—Roddie'a Cantata '< The Hermit's Cell," and other items, consisting of Action Songs, Songs, Duets, Recitations, Indian Clubs and Instrumental Music. To Commence at 8 p.m. Admission 1-. 5 100 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL , ASSOCIATION. ' fTIHE Meeting of Gene al Committee A called for Saturday is ADJOURNED uutil further notice. , W» BIMP3ON, IS 102 S watery,



T. Bullock. WE AT IS OFTEN ASKM-* FOR - MALI PKOPERIF NEAR T!>WN. "JZf* ACRES, Aahburlou Forks Distric , t/O in occupation of Mr Juuvs Corbett. situated about a mile from the Gieenstiee School. There is a stable, piggery, etc-, erected on the property, and adjoining, on a 1 Road Board reserve, a dwelling house of four rooms, trap shed, chaff house, etc., which oau be sold either with the property or separately. Not having disposed of this by auction, offers are invited for it. Teims can be ar ranged. Apply to T. BULLOOK. L NICE COTTAGE PROPERTY AT HAMPSTEAD. [ Well situated in Church Street. BEING Lot 36, containing oo , which is ertcted a dwelling house of three rooms, storeroom, piggery, etc., the property of Mr W. 8. Patten. Ihe land is of very good quality, garden nicely laid out, and orchard well stocked with fruit trees. This not having been sold by auction, offers are invited for ifc. Easy terms of pay ment will be accepted. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ftiA IA PRICE WANTED FOR IUS, BUILDING ALLOT MENT, No. 8, containing about fron! ing continuation of Cox Street, nearly opposite Mr Funge's residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Zj. A C R E S. A Together with comfortable Cottage of four rooms and scullery ; good cooking range. Situated just beyond the concrete bridge on ' Smith's road. Rental 8s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. AOK a °res,aboub four mileß fro™ Hinds Railway Station, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows:— R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in all 425 acres. The improvements consist of good dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The land is partly fenced, and has been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BOLLOCK. -01 C\C\ ,PRIC. B wanted for Lot 25, obj-w \J • containing \ acre, with four roomed Cottage, etc., thereon, well situated at the corner of Charles Street and Alford Forebt Road, Allenton, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Small cash deposit, balance by instalment. T. BULLOCK. FUR SALE. A NUMBER of Fections in Chertse Township as follows :—Lots 97, 99 100. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a | acre. T. BHLLOCK. TIN W A L D. nnO LET—Cottage fronting Graham's JL Road. Possession en be given on Monday, 3d May. T. BULLOCK. PROPERTY atTinwald, fronting Archi bald Street, main thoroughfare. rtlOA PR [OK REQUIRED. SbLdK) PRICE REQUIRED. T.S. No 16 containing | ere, with square built Dwelling Huuse, Porch at front en iraDce, Stab c, etc , thereon. The owner having removed to the North Island is the reason of this Property being sold. Inspection invited. Easy terms of p.yment can be arranged. T, BULLOCK. «n , i .-o- ' jin m Public Notices. 11. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS ' Best; Value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLT/M BIAS, VICTORS, HART TOR DS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field), LATE>T IMPROVEM HINTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND FlNifcH. CASH OR TERMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. 11. M. JONES. 5 26 IS S mREE BY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terma moderate, MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences if required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, shburton. ♦ 235 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. 1 WILLIAM ALLENWORTH LEWIS,  of Chertsey, do hereby give notice ths>,t I desire to obtain, and will a>tthe next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Darfield, on the 4th day of JUNE, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, containing ten rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 7th day of May, 1897. 585 W». A, LEWIS,



Friedlander ctfos. RAN- lIATA SALE. THUi.SDAY, MAI 13, AT above S *le, we shall offer on account of a 0 ient, — OA A Three quarterbred TWO-TOOTH OUU WhTHERS. A really good line. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 91 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1897. WEST STREET YAR nS. SPECIAL ENTRY. MESSRS FRLEDLANDER BRO-., Limited, have received iussruc ione from a Client to Sell at Auction as above, — 1 A FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES JLU Ai\D GELDINGS, from three to seven years old ; ail goo.l workers, which will be sold with a trial. Kale at 12 o'clock sharp. R FRIEDLANDER, 5 104 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1897. WEST STREET YARDS. SPECIAL ENTRY. WE have received instructions from Mr E. Evans, of ir-'eadowu, to Sell as above, — BFIRvST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All young and good workers. 1 Two-year-old Entire Colt. Full pedi gree at sale. X SETS OF HARNESS. 1 DRAY. Sale at 12.30 o'clock sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 105 Auctioneer. "TIT" ANTED TO PCROHASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN PHBAF CHaFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. Of* ACRE FARM AT MRTHVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adj 'ining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of Grst-class quality. Also, —10 Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIJSDL4NDEK BROS., Ltd. I g'»Ll..llJ. 1 Jl "3 GOVERNMENT NOTICES NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASHBURTON RACES, MAY 13 AND 14. 171 XCU > SION tickets at fares of 2d per LA mile first class, Id per mile second cass, minimum 43 and 2s, (ordinary fares where cheaper) mileags counted one way only, wi 1 be issued at Christchurch, j imaru, md intermediate stations, including the Methven and Mount Si.mers branches, for the first train (and express train from Christ church, Dunsandel, Rakaia, and Chtrtsey), on the 13ih and 14 h May, and will b« available for return till the 14th May. On ihe 13th the train which usually leaves Ash burton for Timaru at 3.50- p m. will start at 5.45 p.m. and will run one hour fifty minutes later than timetable times. Oa the 14fch there vri.l be a train from Timaru at 11,55 a.m. and a return train from Ashburton to ! imaru at 5.45 pm. as on Thursday. The train to Springburn on the 13th and 14th will leave Ashburton at 5.55 p.m. and run oue hour thirty minutes later than time table times. The train from Rakaia to Methven on the 14th will start at 7.45 p.m (after the arrival of the express train) and run forty minutes later than timetable times. 5 72 BY ORDER. SAUNDER'S = = BUILDINGS. X HAVE now to hand a complete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTREMELY LOW RATE"! —keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness, Now is the time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELLETES, beat makes. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BjY'S CLOTH ING, (all sizes). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes— i( Standard " and other well-known brands. i I also hold large stocks of the BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS Half-cheats, 5 and 10lb boxes and tins, lib and |lb packages. Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Po'lard, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Eaamelware, Crockerywure, and other goods. LOWEST RATES. A. LAWRIE. WANTED Known—SpedaT~l?tow~~n~i 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. laspection cordially invited.



Business Notices. _____^_ FLETCHER BROS., THE GELKBRvTED CA-.H GROCtBS. rpSREE years ago started a Gash Sysfc m, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the X buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the hornet '»f thoae who wkely availed themselves of the gr»nd reform Hundreds now boy their Goods at FLETCHER BR S. FOX GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation of the CASH tSYSI E.\J. Look after the rimble shilling by akiog ii to FLKTtHER BROS., -< nd getting the very best value that mouey can buy. Although we do not advertue a price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perming the same carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheeper than any other hove in the diisfcrict. WE LEAD, Fo"l°i7(7w WHO CAN. 200 OaSES highest tfst kerosfnk. OAA We are just la-ding a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to h had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chriscchurch prices. This it k solid f ict, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerouene and save money should not foil to boy from us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Rata» Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of tn&ikett for f pot cash > therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aahburton, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well ttockrfd with tht most useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a vMb, m we bwn just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplate ware, which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. . . 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 6<i each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, froai 3« 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 met Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. B EDBOOM WARirisEDRdoMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwart. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or fora 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 NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil I. X 897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as well as that we send goods to all trains for our custotneis convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. j We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP in Ashburtou that is selling the Wonderful Crack- X proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties oi Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or grey, 9Jd Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne, 3|d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen 1 G. J. N EILL I s S ELLI*G" Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail SHOOTERS 7s lid. Women's SHOES 4s lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET. PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGING. rAPEBHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPEBS ill Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County>s required,> and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDEE EARLY j W. H. COLLINS & CO., ; IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MEBCHANTS.