THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Turkish Attack on Meveni. Fearful Carnage. The Turks Bombard an Hospital. Movements of the Turkish Fleet Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Athens, April 20. The Greeks have recaptured Gritso vali m the vicinity of the Maluna Pass. The Turks renewed the attack on Reveni Pass and penetrated the entrenchments for a distance of a hundred yards. The Greeks offered a desperate resistance and the fighting was of the bitterest character, the carnage being fearful. The JDuke of Sparta, who, at the outbreak of hostilities went to the front to assume command of the Greek forces, has returned to Larissa, the chief town ot Thessaly. The Turks j are now bombarding Ternovo m Mace donia. Latest reports from the front state that the Greeks are m full retreat on, Larissa, pursued by tha Turks. They are suffering terribly from the heavy artillery fire directed upon them by the | pursuers. The Turkish soldiers are highly elated at their successes, and are singing and laughing like children. The Greek National League irregulars are m the neighborhood of Haionica. j The bombardment of Arta by the Turkish batteries caused great destruc- j lion, and half the town is m ruins. ' Following the Turkish notification that the Greek forces were allowed fifteen days m which to leave Crete, the Greek Government has asked the Powers to withdraw their forces from the island. Athens, April 21. The details of the fighting at Maluna pass show that after the Greeks were driven from the pass and were retiring across the plain below, the Turkish artillery kept up a constant and murderous fire from the heights. The shells bursting among the battalions as they retired m close marching order caused terrible slaughter. The Greeks left a thousand dead and wounded on the field. Hafiz Pasha, who is eighty years of age, and who took part m the Kusso- Turkisb war, was leading the Turkish attack at Maluna when he was killed. An orderly had suggested that he should dismount, but he replied " I never dismounted during the Russian war," Before he received his death { wound he was twice struck by bullets, m the left arm and right hand ; but despite hia wounds he insisted on retaining command of the attack. The fatal bullet struck him m the mouth and killed him instantaneously. Fighting has been renewed at Tur navo, where the Turkish artillery silenced the Greek batteries and com pelled the Greeks to evacuate the town. London, April 21 The Athens correspondent of 2he Times says the scene of the conflict has now been removed to Kontra, south of Damai, where Turkish batteries engage the Greek artillery, and to Zarkos. When these points have been occupied Edhem Pasha's advance on Larissa will be easy. Received Wakapuaka April 22,10.25 a.m., Gctakdian Office 11.15 a.m. Athens, April 21 The Duke of Sparta reports that the Greeks under Colonel Smolenitz, former Minister of War, repulsed seven assaults of the Turks on their positioas at Raveni Pass. Fourteen thousand Turks were engaged m the attack. The pass commands one of the chief entrances on Thessaly. The Greek home office has issued a proclamation declaring the country m danger and calling upon all citizens to join the army. The Greek gendarmie and police have been organised as a military force and have proceeded to the frontier to reinforce the troops, The Turks bombarded the military hospital at Arta despite the fact that the red cross flag was flying. Received Wakapuaka April 22, 10.35 a m., Guardian office 12.50 p.m. Athens, April 21 In the fighting which took place near Salonica the Greek irregulars lost a hundred men. Constantinople, April 20. A second Turkish squadron consist ing of three ironclads, five torpedo vessels, and four steamers, which have been converted into auxiliary cruisers, have sailed through the Straits of the Dardanelles under sealed orders.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 22, 10 10 a.m, Guardian Office 11. a.m. The Irish Party. London, April 21 A conference of th Parnellite section of the Irish Party has been held at Dublin. Mr John Redmond presided. It was resolved to form an Independent League and adopt a more advanced Irish policy. Mr 'lira Harrington was appointed Secretary. The Irish National League dissented from the proposed opurpe of actios,

FEDERATION.

The Convention at Adelaide. Press Asecuiatio!—By Electric Telegraph I Copj right, f Adelaide, April 21 The Convention to-day adapted mi address congratulating the Queen on the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign. It was practically decided that the next Convention meet m Sydney. The Committee then took the postponed clauses into considera tion. The duration of the House of Representatives was altered from four to three years. The disqualification of persons holding Governmmt con tracts from holding seats m Parliament caused kten discussion, and the ckuse was eventually amended, making the disqualification apply more generally The Com mitt cc this afternoon debated the new financial clauses and resolved that during the first three years after the establishment of the Common wealth the yearly expenditure should not exceed £300,000, and that the total yearly expenditure of the Common wealth m the performance of the services and exercise of the Powers transferred from the States to the Common-wealth should not exceed a million and a quarter. The principle ;of the new clause is on the lines fore casted this morning. After some debate the new clauses formed by the treasurers dealing with the distribution of surpluses was passed without amend ment. Under the Enabling Act the second Convention must meet within 120 days, as Messrs Reid and Kingston will be able to return from England within that, period, if U dates from the conclusion of the present gathering. It has been arranged to formally adjourn to May sth. Mr Kingston said the South Australian delegates would meet on that date and adjourn the Convention to September 2nd at Sydney. Received Wakapunka April 22, 10.45. a.m., Guardian Office 12.50 p.m. Adelaide, April 22 With the exception of one or two postponed clauses the consideration of the financial sections of the Oommon wealtli BUI has been finished. Mr j Keid has returned to Sydney to pre pare for the opening of Parliament. Several other delegates have left for home. Householders are cautioned against a girl who ia going round with a subscription list m uirt of the building fund of the irimitive Methodist Church. Hey Mr Olphert ii forms us that no one is au;horised to collect sub scriptions for that fund. It v pi asing to note that his Worship the Mayor is moving m the matter of lie p to the sufferers from the disastrous floods m Hawke's Bay. Sic has called a public meet ing to be held to-morrow m the County Council Ch-'-mbers, at 7.30, at which steps will be taken to raise funds to help the victims of the fl >od. The behaviour of the occupants of the b\ck seats at the perfor mince of ''Trilby '' last night was far from creditable, the whistling und yelling being exceedingly disagref-ab c. Two gentlemen have promised to supply ua with the names of those who indulge m this sort of free entertainment, and though we should pub lish their names with regret, it is only ri:ht that, when young men indulge m free enter ments of this) sort, the full credit should be given to them. A number of flue engravings, chromo lithographs and oleographs will be offered for uurenerve 1 sale by auction by Mr Harri son on Saturday. The usual monthly meeting of the High School Board takes place on Tuesday, at the Secretary's office.

Unsolicited Praise.

GRATiTUDE OF A NEWTOWN IK HABITANT. It ig an old saying that one volunteer is worth ten pressed men, aud when we re ceive unsolicited testimony as to the value or efficacy of any particular article we n:e inclined to place double value on h,< h voluntary statements more especially when they hail from old, established and respect ed men of business. It was m view of the forgoing paragraph that a reporter inter viewed Mr Charles Green, Provision Dealer, of 4 Alice street, Newtown, who for the last four years has been <* martyr to indiges- ion, accompanied by a dry hack ing c<mgh. Our reporter, on miking himaelf known to Mr Green at his pleasant home m New town, at-ked, llls it true that you have been suffering for over four years from in digestion, Mr Grretn I 1 "' It Ih, indeed, and it haa been so bad at times that 1 have often felt tempted to go up to a stranger m the street and get him to punch me m the back. I havo often had friends to do it, and simple ad it was it gave me relief for a time " " Did you have any other ailment at the same time, Mr. Ore- n?' *' Yea, I also suffered from anasty cough m the summer time; it was also on me on aad off for about the yame as the indiges tion. As an example. I would cough and immediately a lot of thick black phlegm would fly up into my mouth, I presume it came from my chest, on account of the i ticklish feeling f would feel there. For that I. have taken numerous concoctions, including cod liv^r oil, which did me no good, but now I am thankful to say I feel grand, and hope the cough will not return In one sense I miss it, as I have been ac quainted with it so long, but it ia a very welcome miss.' 1 T > what do you attribute this marvel lously happy alteration m your health, Mr Greet.'? ' To one medicine alone, find that is Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, for from nearly the first pill I felt relief and an improvement m my appetite. J went steadily on taking them, until I got as I am now, and there doesn't seem much the matter with me now, does thert V . Indeed, no, Mr. Green, you look the very picture of h<?alh and strength.' ' I feel so, and I assure you that I have such unbounded faith m their restorative properties that I hive recommended them to plenty of my customers, numbers of whom are taking them, observing Hie wonderful improvement m my health and condition. Why ] have actually g*ined 141 bs m weight since taking them, and 1 continue to put on weigh!, daily, I learnt of them first through an advertisement m ono of the paper*, and I can truthfully state that they have done all and mo:e than I expected them to dn. 1 Dr Williams' Pink Pills create rew blood, bui'd up the nerves, and thus dri<re disease from the system In hundred-* of cases they have cured after all other medicines have failed, thus establishing the claim that they are a marvel among the triumphs of modern medical science, The gennino Pink Piila are sold o* ly m boxes, bearing 'h? full trademark, 'Dr Williams' Pink Pilla for Pale People' Protect yourself from Imposition by refusing any pill that does not bear the registered trade nrark around, the be?.- They are vow obtainable of all Chenqiets, and from Dr Williams' Medicine Com-, p ny, Wi ilingtou, N.Z., at 3s a bos, or .'--lx f >r 15s 9i ; hnt are genuine only with full name, J)t Williams' PJnk Fills for Pale People,

OPENING OF THE NEW METHVEN YARDS.

(SPECIAL TO GtTAKDIAN) Methven. . pril 22 There wag a fair attendance at the open ing of the new saleyards at Met.yon. The train arrangements were inconvenient for visitors and sellers were more numerous thati buyers. About 3000 sheep and lambs, and 50 head of catt'e w^re yarded, The aule only began at 1 30, and up to 2 30 only fat stock were dealt with. The beat price was 10a 3d for lines of fat lambs. Several los were passed m. All the As! burton stock auctioneers are here.

THE ASHBUBTOB OTABDIAN: fMUESDAY, APBIL 22, 1897



Business Notices, - CROCKERY - " - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWARE. f}£ PACKAGES OK PACKAGES &O PACKAGES 4iO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., TT AYE just received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamalware from rf-V -.£"JJ c oi the be«b Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agents bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICED for Spot Cast, thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to (five oar Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Pries with any others m the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, € ROOK ETR Y. CEO CKERY.— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, ptinied and enameled, from 2a per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glam Jio> Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each. etc.. etc. JS NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAB E.—• 25 Dozen Enameled Teapotß, 2s 3J, 2b 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 6 Dozen Enameled fiwen. 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d ' 24 Dozen Enameled Baßins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinjer Plates. 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Down Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from 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 Fiying Pans, le 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid eaoh Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 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. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We hav§ also 0* hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14! b Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the OBEAPiiST HOUSE m ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORMS, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUHOH. * Q Telephone 24—80 x 67. '_" --,_ IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUNEDIN AND WELLINGTON", i "\\T ILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT H. N, ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, East Stbekt, Ashbdeton, FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing on THURSDAY, April 22, when HIGH-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 Parchasers 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 J- A- x- RIEDLE, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THRU-QUARTER, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. T^ULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PEICES FROM 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding of all descriptions, JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hotfam IT\TA^ KD *n°WB~A' °RB ' A«ent fojr having taken the premises lately J* S??& occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open a^ sea ' a^HKMsater. 3 139, same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment ' x7mr--r* t- *, " """" Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt \\l AA I HI) Known—Mercery and-Cloth. want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few » » ing Department. The very complete oardera will find all the comforts of a clearance effected m this department during home. o«r recent sale has enabled us to buy W ANTED I—* X. IW-- S^U&^W JET? 2£ T T ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches style, and pattern, and at best possible wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orb. 3138 value?.—Mitchell and Torn eb. Melxor's Zealandia Boot Store. Boots ocnooi IF you are m want of a good strong work TX7ANTED Known—Men's Boota m ing boot be sure you call At Mellok's J \ &™*t> ™l?% &<>«* Hi to 3QI, Zeafcndia Boob Store. J MaWBS ZtriwOn Boot Stow,



[ Business Notices „ , .____ __ _______ __ _ . „____— — EESEKVED FOR S. SALE X, The Leading Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET, AS WfiJJ ETON. Hanmer and Graves. Friedlander tares. wanted, Saturday, apeil 24,1897 50 TONS BY OBDER 0F THE MORTGAGEE. MORE OF GOOD HEAVY QQQ ACRES, 2 ROODS, 37PFRCHE?. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF FARM at^dorib. . 1\f ESSRS FKIET-LANDBR BROS., /m, tt ,t» r « kT^ ,t,t, „„• XtX Limited, having received instructions 471 HANMkR AND GRAVES. f rom the Mortgagee, will Sell by Public ' ; """ Auction on CASTOR OIL. SATURDAY, APRTL 24, at 2 p.m., —— — AT 1 TT-TF 1 WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a nTMNrri? watt a^wrttrtam shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are , ORANGE HALL, AaHBURTON, iv a position to supply Large and Small The Farm now m the Occupation of Mr Consumers. Wm. Goixg, Containing y^y--.-- /"\ \ nnQ ' 209 ACKES. 2 * OODS, and 37 PERCHES, I / t_J J_\ \_/_jLX C>« Bein^ part of the weU-kuown Acton Estate. —-. ( The Farm is securely fenced, and dividnd WE have a large line of these fit. for into 5 well-watered paddocks. 50 seed and can supply orders for any acreß aie ready for crop, 20 acres are quantity. 'n turnip* &-<3 the balance all iv grass. The buildings consist of two- A GRICULTUBAL S ALT. roomed House_»»»* good Stables. W_ , . . ... r Full particulars, terms, etc., at sale, or E have m store a large quantity of on ap pii cation to Agricultural Salt, for salting stacks puiunr nmi;o duaci r or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low * RIMJLANDLR BROS., Limited quotations. R. FRIEDLANDER, ' 486 Auctioneer. COKNSACKS. — WT ANTED TO PURCHASE ORDJ'RS for these can now be booked, ww and we advise Clients to take ad- /~\f\ rr* I vantage of preseut quotations. JLOO lOll^ I WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. OF DIP. DIJP." BRIGHT OATEN MIEAF TTTE ARE AGENTS FORj CHAFF. LITTLE'S DIPS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. and keep them m Stock. Qr> ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE have taken over the DIPPING ~\ITE HAVE for private Sale a email YARDS opposite the Ashburton VV Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mi Saleyards lately m the occupation of Mr i> Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there Library, Methvcn. The land is of firat-c'ass at current rates. Little's Dip will be used, quality. Full particulars on application to ! 4 118 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SEEDS. «-__=________=____. D. Tftamas. S"F "F D S _ti UNDER BILL OF SALE. W E?l VE:r'a?l k ™£t™S ARCADE, SATDb'STt, APRIL 24, 18,7. T»roip&...d.,Ry«om.Cp.B.tl.y.* ! .. U4Vl][) ~^ XT" A ikX"* TTIT\ O -LtJL instructions from the Holder of the i-i /\ J\ JVL ____Jrt lv Bill of Sale t0 seU by Public Aucfcion as 2 Draught Horses, Tip Dray and Frame /~1 T> A "\7" I? Ci Sco °P' 1 Set Harrows, Shaft and Lead- . rale at 1 p.m. ■ * =S D. THOMAS, 4 203 Auctioneer. X AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF % 4 56 D. THOMAS. HH g-—'■■-; ' ■' ■-»l i -"■ ;;"-.—!._5 Pi ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. t_< _____ _-) X)REPARE for the winter's rain, and £n X ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, w from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. P3 3q Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou g£» equal to new again. 52 Umbrellas neatly repaired with best r T . J-^ materials. _ T KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. r^r-1 «^» , ____ r. M P ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.B.A. M <S\ pq j.M-4 CQ mHE TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING c_ 1 of Members will be held at the Club r -v Rooms on Ph pj TUESDAY EVENING, the 27th inst, at 7.30. 00 y>* Business : W X***" To receive Yearly Balance-sheet and state /v> ment of accounts; • Elect Officers ; and any other rtH General Business, H ~ " After the meeting, a SMOKE CONCERT O , 1 will be held m the Oddfellowa' Hall—ad- fmm^ mission to which will ba by Ticket only; to be obtained at the Club. PM By order. 02 _ W. HORNE, 4 174 Secretary. -£ ,^S LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. *"** TN pursuance of the Road Boards Act, W JL 1882, and amendments thereto, and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, EH and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an Election of THREE Persons to act as Members of the Longbeach Road Board will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1897, at the following places :— No. 1 Ward—At the Hall, Whe&tstone. No. 2 Ward—At Bond's Factory, Flem ington. No. 4Ward-At the Old Road Board Office, Longbeach Road. Nominations m the prescribed foim must be delivered to me, or addressed to me and delivered at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 12 noon on SATURDAY. April 24, 1897. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 4 166 Returning Officer. WANTED Known-I have a Bpleadid assorted stock of ladies' oots and hoe3,---MEt ) LOK g Zealnadia Boot Store.



Government Notices. LANDS FO'i SETTLEMENT ON LEASE IN PEBPETUITY. MAPAWITT SETTLEMENT, PAKT OF CORWAR ESTATE. NOTICE is hereby given, m terms of The Land for Settlements Act, 1894, and its amendments, that the under mentioned Lands will be opened for Appli cation on FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1897, finder the Lease m Perpetuity System and the special regulations applicable to lands offered under the above Act. MARAWITI SETTLEMENT, Part of the Oorwar Estate, n<ar Rakaia, 2027 ACRES of AGRICULTURAL LAND, In 13 Blocks of from 25 to 330 Acres, at rentals of from 6a to 8a 6d per acre per annum. Sale Plans and Pamphlets containing full particulars as to terms and conditions may be obtained from this Office, Applicants are advised to acquaint themselves tho roughly with the regulations, strict com pliance with which will be absolutely necessary. Applications must be made only on the special Forms prescribed, and any applications tendered on other Forms will be liable to rejection without inquiry. Applications will be received at the Litd Offices, Christchurch and Titnaru, and the Courthouse, Rakaia, on FRIDAY, M AY 7th, 1897. The Land Board will sit as follows to I examine Applicants m terms of the regula tions :— At Land Office, Christchurch, on MON DAY, MAY 10th ; At Courthouse, Rakaia, on TUESDAY, MAY 11th. Every applicant must appear before the Board at one of these places. The Ballot to determine the successful applicants for the lauds will be held at the Courthouse, Rakaia, at 5 p.m. on TUES DAY, MAY 11th, 1897. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, April 20, 1897. 4 192 \ T. Bullook. SATURDAY, APRIL 24 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. GOOD SHEfiP COUNTRY 425 acres. 49,5 RANGITATA SURVEY DISTRICT. BY ORDER OF THE MORIGAGEE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auciion at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by orrler of the Mortgagee,— R.S. 27798, 36881, and 36204, containing m all 425 Acres, situated about four miles from Hinds Railway Station on Ihe upper side of the railway, at present m the occupation of Mr J. VV. >wawle. The improvements consist cf g-iod Dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trapshed, &c. The laud is partly fenced, and has been nearly all laid down m English grasses, and if) watered by County Water Races. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11.30 a.m. T, BULLOCK, 4 146 Auctioneer. Entertainments. /ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON TO-NIGHT. SUCCESS ! EMPHATIC SUCCESS • SUCCESS ! SUCCESS ! OF THE TRILBY DRAMATIC COMPANY, Who will make Positively their last appear ance, m the Great Irish Drama "WEIRING O' THE GREEN.': Brimful of Irish witticisms, Music, Songs, D^Dces, sensational and pathetic incidents, with entirely new Sceney and effects. Popular prices—3s, 2s, and Is. 4 200 Tenders. I mENDERS are invited for GRAZING JL the DOMAIN PADDOCKS for twelve months. Also for leasing Borough Reserves Nos 771,772, and 1613., Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be delivered by 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 26th mat. 4 141 nnENDEKS are invited from Traction J_ Engine Proprietors for removing I Willows from the Kiver-bed. Particulars at Town Clerk's Office, where tenders will | be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 26th inst. 4 181 PUBLIC NOTICE. FIRS T-OLASS FA It M S. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATE, Near Wai'n<lt«, South Canterbury, New Zealand. About £1/ W W \ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL- Jj\J\)\) TURAL LANDS, m well fenced farms of various sizes. fTIHBSE Lands are of Limestone formation, t bountifully watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP-FATTENING. Two Railway are on the Estate, withiu few minutes' walk, by good roads, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimate township, and about equidistant from Timaru and Oamaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be giv^n. Terms Liberal. For further particulars apply to Messrs WRIGHT, STEPHENSQN & CO., DALGETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNESS & LkCREN, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited iOr Mr DOUGLAS, Waihao Downs apd, M,ount Royal Particulars as to terms of Sale may be atKWtftjned. at JdUifc Office, 4 iff



Wanted MR ALFRED HARRISON is iustrucfced to offer for sale on Saturday, April 24th, Quiet Cow to calve early m July, Fat Heifei, 2 years old. 2 202 WANTED to rent, by a good tenant, House with stable, m or near town. Apply Mail office. 4 205 MEETING Poultry Society's Committee Treasurer's office, 8 p.m. this Even ing. 4 205 WANTBD, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bkos., Cash Supply Stores. WANTKD Known, Inspect Flstcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. IjlOR SALE-Four-roomed House with _ Scullery, Conservatory, Fo^lhouse, with good fruit garden, etc. Price, £175- T.J., Burnett stieet West. 4 187 nno LKT—Cottage an;i half an acre of .L land. App'.y, Edward Stephens, Tailored street. 4 91 EASTER Cards, new and chaste, new lines m plain an 1 fancy Stationery, nt'W lines m fancy Glassware, Purses, Frames, Albums, Basketware, VA indsor Magazine for March, New Books.—H. M. Jones. NEW LINKS m Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mtrcery.— W, H. Collier. XUST . LANDED — A High-class Kid fj Glove, four stiula, all colois; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6.1 quality. — \V. H. Collikk. WAN i ED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MELliOß'sZealiindiaßoot Wtore. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacture's, some hpecial lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hall," East street. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" A!osi>iel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makts them 38/- now.—"The Hall," Eajt Street. FUUND— N ueteen shiling< ca-h to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," Ea-;t Street, IX7"ANTED Known—The celebrated F. D TT Corsets m all prices and colors.— A. Orr. 3 14 Funeral Notices FUNERAL FOTICE. rFIHE Friends of the late Mrs Catherine X Harold are respectfully informed that her Funeral will move from her resi dence, Alford Forest Koad, on FR'DAY, April 23, at two o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 ?<)1 Undertakers. Alfred Harrison, ~~ SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, APRIL 24. A NUMBER of very fine Engravings, J_~JL Chromo-Lithographs, and Oleographs, Unreserved Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 20^ Auctioneer. IMPOUNDED from the Borough one Bay Hack mare, off hind foot white, star on forehead, slightly roach-backed. One Bay Filly, star, 2 yeais old, and one Bay Foal, star and snip. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold on MONDAY, May 17, at 12 noon. W. de B. COMPION, 4 208 Poundkeeper, Aahburton. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held m the County Council Office TO MORROW (Friday) EVENING, April 23, at 7.30., to consider the Hawke's Bay dis aster, with a view to raising funds for the , relief of the sufferers. (Signed) J. SEALY, ! 4 207 Mayor. N~O T fclj"] IN THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE j oi? L. F. ANDREWES & CO, STATIONERS, etc. THE WHOLE STOCK is now offered to. the Public. GREAT BARGAINS IN Bibles Church Services Albums Workboxes Writingdesks Notepapers Envelopes Letterbooks Daybooks Purses Six Pieces of Music—v*lue 15s—for ONE SHILLING. NOTE.—The whole Stock must be Cleared before the end of the month. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER.



The Altoy Sale. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Timaru, April 22. The ballot for the Albury estate took place to-day at. Albury ; 44 out of 74 lots comprising 7690 acres were appropriated. Female applicants were successful m six cases. Two of the four small grazing runs were aUo let. The homestead is amoug the thirty lota not applied for.