THE BOSHER TRIAL.

The Wellington correspondent of the Pnss telegraphs :—The verdict of the juiy m the Boahercise meets with very general approval here. When the jury retired they were almost unanimous as to the prisoner's guilt. One man, however, was m favor of _au acquittal, and the four hours during which the jury were absent were mainly spent m bringing him round to the general opinion. There was some comment on the fact that Mr Justice Edwards, m pronouncing sentence of death, omitted the ÜBUal words, "And may the Lord have mercy on your soul." But the law now m torce m New Zealand does not provide for the use of these words. Accord ing to the criminal code the prisoner must be executed seven days after the receipt of instructions from the Governor or ActiDg Governor.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, March 24. It will be remembered that on the bodies of the Joa©B'8 s murdered at Petone, a large quantity of pepper was found, and m con section with thin Mr Bell, the Grown prosecutor, after the jury had delivered their verdiot, and before they left the box, said he would like to tell them of one fact chat would lighten their minds. A tin of pepper had been bought from the Jones's by the man who had juat been sentenced, as an entry m Mr Jones' book had shown; and that was.evidently the tin whioh h d been found on the table, as it could not be found m Bosher'i house. According to a narrative of Boßher s career published by the Post, the oonviot's real name was EJiienne Jean Brother, which Would aocoant for the fact that he used to be known m Akaroa as Brueher. He is believed to h-ve been born about 1857 m Belfort, He flr«fe became known to the police m 1874, when a charge of theffc was dismissed. Next year he got eighteen mouths for forgery, He then went to Akaroa, where he married his first wife m 1878. la 1882 he disappeared, after borrowing a horse and Baddle, which he sold m Lyttelton. A warrant is still out against him for this, but the witnesses are no> now available. Until he returned m 1890 nothing is known, but his own ftccoun*, already published, that he was forced to serve among the dmet damnfa of the French army m Algiers. On return ing he telegraphed to his wife, asking whether he should go b ick to her, and she replied, " No, never," Her own description of him is:-—"My husband is the sort of man, who, if he knew a man had money m his house, would make friends of him, and then take every means to get it. One who did not know him would think him genuine, but he is a bad lot," Although the jury were out bo long, it iB atated that eleven were m favoui oJ, and the other objected to capital punishment, and the time was bpent bringing him round to the v;ewß of the majority. No comment is made on the fact, but it is noticeable that Boaher, when asked if he had anything to say before sentence was pronounced, made no protestation of innocence. In cast; it m<y be wondered that the Crown Prosecutor's final statement abont the pepper was never placed before th ■ jury, it may be explained that, legally, it was not evidence. Other entries m Joues' books of purchasrs by the prisoner were adduced during the trial because Bosher himself ad. mitted them, but this one could not, and no corroborative evidence could be obtained.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Gored to Death by a Bull. Inveboaboill, March 24. The wife of Donald McPherson, a settler of Weßfc Waian, when tuking home the cows yesterday evening, was attacked l.yabull and gored to death before assistance arrived. (The unfortunate woman was frightfully cut about the head and neck. The Ward Farmers Association. It ■is stated that Mr Ward, Managing Director, and Mr John Fisher, late Manager of the Ward Farmers' Association, have applied to be examined by the Judge regard ing the affairs of the Company. The Mount Eden CliurcH Case. Auckland, March 24. In the Supreme Court this morning, His Honour decided that the Mount Eden United Methodist Church, property belongs to the congregation worshipping thee, and is not oonnexional property. Costs on the lowest scale.

The Federal Convention.

Presi Aaaooiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Adelaide, March 24. The Federal Convention resumed this morning, when Sir Joseph Abbott resumed the debate on Mr Barton's resolutions. He was glad to see that Queensland was likely to come m, and thought that even the remote caluny of New Zealand might have taken part m the work of the Convention, and sent some of her leading statesmen to Resist, although she might not ulti mately come into the federation. Mr Turner considered there should be no property qualification for electors or candidates for either House. He thought that the larger colonies might well make a sacrifice m the direction of giving the smaller ones equal repre sentation. With regard to thu election of the popular chamber, he favored one-man-one-vote. He would settle disputes by the referendum The rail way difficulty required the most serious consideration. He thought the infor national lines ehould be left to the federal authority, but he was not prepared to hand over the consideration of local lines, because they were closely allied with the land policies of the colonies. They should give tha system of responsible government a fair trial, and if it were subsequently found that responsible government threatened to kill ftdera'ion it could be altered. He said that while the debts of the colonies should be trapsferred to the federal body, he could not see any necessity for handing over the assets at present. The British money lender did not advance money on cur railways, but merely on the general credit. The constitution must not be so rigid that other colonies desirous of joining could not do so. Mr O'Connor, of Sydney, objected to Mr Turner's meth- i of settling the disputes between the Houses by either the referendum or dissolution. Such deadlocks should be settled by a con ference and compromise. He firmly supported the permanence of the Sen ate, and as far as possible keeping it m touch with the public by periodical renewals. Sir E, N. Braddon, continuing the debate, objected to the referendum on the ground that the small colonies would go to the wall under that system. He hoped intercolonial free trade ■would accompany federation from its commencement, Mr Barton altered his resolution by substituting Australasia for Australia, Several lesser lights occupied the afternoon addressing the Convention.

The irrepressible Captain Jackson Barry has written to the Premier suggesting that ho (Captain Barry) should be appointed to titke Mr Seel do 'b place m representing the coioisy at the Queen's celebrations as he has bern entertained by royalty, and has lived m the nooses of Lords and other titled per looages, and it therefore accustomed to the *»yg of fch« Mobility.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-03HURSDAY.

{Before Mr C. A Wray, S.M)

Abusive Language.—Thomas Kane was charged with having used abusive language to Constable Jackson on the public street on the evening of March 24 He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of 10s and costs. Civil Cases.—Calcutt v Doak, £16 6s Bd. This was a claim for wagos for keeping plaintiff's store, and for other work done, as a counter claim m a case heard at a previous sitting, at which judgment was given against the present plaintiff and m favour of the present defendant. Mr Purnell appeared for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant.—Plaintiff m evidence said he had been six years at M >ant Somers, where he had wor.ked as a labourer! He was driving for John Bull, a waggoner, when Doak came and aaked him to take charge of Doak's store at M&yfield for a few weeks. Left Bull's employ to do this, and was at Mayfield for four weeks. AtDoak's request took up some goods up the gorge for Doak, and on his return went back to work m the Mount Somera store. After woiking there for a time went to Christohurch, hut before goiug aaked for his account from Doak, who asked if witness wouid be content with a pound a week for wages. Agreed to this and went to work m Doak's store. On returning from Ohriatohurch had no intention of going back to Doak's, but went to the hotel, where he was asked by Dotk to come back to his place, aud wenc the same night. Worked at Doak's from June 20 to October 12, going round with the store cart, building a wash-house, working m the garden, and occasionally attending the store | Worked regularly at the plnoe, but generally m connection with the store. Was at May fleld for a week taking stook and m charge j of the store. The work at Mount Somere was harder than that at May field. In October left Doak'a to go to a wool-wash, and Doak put a man on m witness's place. Did not charge for the four weeks allowed for m Doak's account—only charged t r his time after returning from Christchurch. By Mr Wilding-—Was not at Doak's as a guest, but as a servant. Had mouthed horses for Harvey - two hours a day for a week. Had aso worked a day for Harvey, and never went away without Doak's leave, j Had looked after a horse for Bull, U3ing it j aa a hack, and it ultimately won a race. Got Doak's account after he had left him altogether, and did not then raise the ques tion of wagea for the period now claimed for. When Braddell, collecting for Doak, asked him for the money, did not then raise the question. Let Doak know that if he paid "his account, plaintiff would pay his. Was summoned m January, and on Mr Crisp's advice confessed judgment, but had had no further conversation with Mr Crisp. By Mr Purnell—Doak was no particular friend of his that he should go there as a guest. The horse breaking for Harvey was done with Doak's knowledge, as also was a visit to Westerfield. After having allowed for the four weeks' work at Mayfield, would still owe Doak £2, but Doak nude no allow ance for plaintiff's work since that time. Put his cluim m Barrett's hands to settle with Doak, but had not offered £10 to square the bill. By the Beach—Did not expect that Doak would summons him, and so did not make any arrangements about the rate of wages. —.lohn Murray, store keeper, Mount Somers, said his store was about 200 yards aw.iy from Doak's. 'Kxd seen Calcutt working about Doak's, hammer ing away at some building, and also out with the cj.rt. Had had Calcu'.t m his store at £1 a week.—Mr Wilding, for the defence, called W. T. Doak, defendant, who said he had known plaimiff for some time. He stayed at witness's place for a monih before the Mayfieid job, Hedidnowork then, except perhaps boot cleaning and wood chopping, and at the subsequent period of his residence there was no change m his way of living. At, no time, except during the four weeks at Mayfield, had witness looked upon Calcutt as other than a guest. At the hoiel on his return from Ohristchurch he had asked witness for a cheap lodging, which was his way of simply inviting himself to the house, Allowed him to come, and he stayed oa. The accouut rendered to him was for goods sold and delivered, and OVcutfc had on several occasions promised to pay ib, aiul ha<l con fessed judgment oa it, but hud never said a, word about any wages owing. Witness had taken out a judgment summons to recover his money, but not until that was put m force had witness heard any word of thin claim for wages It was not true th it he was m any way m witness's employ during the time claimed for. Had got a young man m the siore from November till after harvest, nt 10a a week This young mau wa-s of some use m the store, but Calcuit was not. By the Bench—Calcutt was not m any sense m his employ, and went out and m just as he pleased. He was at last sent away, but) up to the end he never said a word about wages owing to him. —Mrs Doak corroborated her husband's evidence that Caicutt was not m any sense a servant during the time claimed for, and could go or come as he wished. He had done little jobs for her, such as any other guest might have done, but she had never ordered him about.—o. Braddell said that Barrett, on Calcutta behalf, had explained that there w*as an error of £1 17s m the balance owing to Doak, and offered £5 m cash and £5 m a month, if Doak would accept that as aettlement.-»-His Worship, after a careful summing up of the evidence, found that plaintiff was not entitled to recover the amount he claimed.—The judg ment summons case of Doak v. Ciloutt, fl3 13s Bd, was allowed to stind over for a week.--Meaclem v. Wilson, £28 12s. Mr Purnell for plaintiff. The claim was for threshing done, and plaintiff said he had engaged to do the work at 2£d for wheat and 2£d for oata—this was id a bushel less than he had been threshing for recently Mr Wilson declined to pay, that he had contracted for 2d a bushel. The Court having adjourned for an hour, the case was resumed, and Mr Wilson gave evidence to the effct that, at dinner m witness-s own hpuse, Meaclem had said ha would do the threshing at 2d a bushel for oats aud 2£d for wheat. Witness taid to Meaclem that he could not give him the threshing because it | was promised to some one else, witness having left the matter m the hands cf Rodgerß, a neighbour, to arrange for his own threshing, witness's to go with it. When the threshing was done, and the account sent m, witness said that if he took the -}& B> bushel off, which was the amount m dispute between them he would pay the account forthwith.--John Rolgera, a farmer at Lauriston, said that before Meaclem threshed his grain he said the price would be 2d and 2£d. The case was adjourned for further | evidence for the defendant. Affiliation. — The Majfield affiliation case, Meynell v Gallagher, was re-opened, and waa being heard when we went to press.

BUTLER'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

Preso Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, March 25- Butler has given the San Fmnoisiio Ex aminer his true name, which he says ia John Newman. He relates the story of his life which ia a truly eventful one. He says his parents were the proprietors of the Boats lan, a well-known tavern m Staffordshire. At the age of seventeen he ran away from home and joined the Royal Navy. Served ten ysars, took part m the Zulu war, was m the column to relieve Colonel Pearson be sieged m Fort Eccowa. Was awarded the Zulu medal by a Commission of the Admir alty for services performed during that war. Subsequently Butler enlisted m the Gordon Highlanders, and served m the Egyptian campaign with the rank of pioneer sergeant. Was Btruck with a splinter m the hand which necessitated his discharge m March, 1883. Was presented with the Egyptian medal for service duriDg the campaign. Liter, Butler says, he worked m a coal mine near Lancashire. On the outbreak of the Soudanese war Butler enlisted, but by error missed his troop's departure. Was then stationed ai Edinburgh Castle, but became i disgusted with garrison life, and made him self so disagreeable that he was oourt martialled and reduced to the ranks. He deserted, aud enlisted m the Unitod States Cavalry, and was almcst immediately pro | moted to acting corporal. Again he de serted, and was dishonorably discharged. Served «a a volunteer m putting down the Rial rebellion. Was assistant meteorological observe? ia Quebec? obevamlory. Again

•nlisted m the United States army tinder the name of Anderson. After a few months deserted, and shipped on the British ship Balculpha m September 1889 under the name of Newman, and at Birmingham m a disreputable house got into a quarrel m which one man was shot through the arm and others injured. This necessitated his speedy departure. Proceeded as a seamau to Chili. Was employed m the San Paolo silver mines. Got tired of this life, and ; shipped to Antwerp and Liverpool, thence to Sydney by the British ship Ulida. But'er says—•« Three weeks after this I shipped at Newcastle as boatswain, on the ' British ship Star of Russia, Captain J. H. ' Legge. This was a very eventful voyage, some men who read this, and who have sailed with " Blaok Jack " alias Bully Legge, wi 1 understand why the whole of the crew left before the ship got alongside of the wharf at San Franciaco. Fourteen days from San trancisco a mutiny wan with th* greatest difficulty averted. Several of 'he crew refu-ed duty, while I, at pis ol point, was ordered to the atter-cabin, where I remained until our arrival at san Francisco. It is probably as well that this was so, else . there would have been no "Bully Legge" or no " Star of Russia." Butler denies that he is guilty of any more setious ciime than desertion. In conclusion he says, "There will be no pie i for mercy, no sympathy asked. Death I have faced before m the trenches of Tel-el-Kebir, and m various occupations of a wandering life. If it cornea to the worst I shall meet it without a qualm of fear. An outcast and a wanderer all my life, ifc is bub tlio closing icene of a wasted life."

Wellington suburbs Election.

A Press Association telegram from Wel lington aayn : — The rival olaimt of Mr Wilson and Mr Kirk, the two Government 1 candidates for the Suburbs seat, have bten referred to an Arbitration Board of four members, with Mr Quick, Chairman of the Conciliation Board, as umpire. Mr Kirk is mentioned as being likely to command the shooting team for Bisley, m which case the difficulty will be t?ot over.

Town Edition.

ABIHU urov n\m and ewe faih. « — The annual Ram and Ewe Fair was held at Tinwald yarda to-day. There was a large atten'ianco of farmers and an entry of about 20,000 breeding ew s of all classes, and aboutsoo rams of various breeds. At the opaning bidders were very cautious, and a number of ewes were passed ia. But as time wore on things improved a bit, and most ewes changed hands. Up to 2.30 p.m. the following prices had been obtained for ewes, the rams not having been reached :— Two-tooth crossbred c-wes 6s sd, 8s to 8s lid ; four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred ewes 6a 4d, 7s, 7s 9d ; six-tooth and full mouthed crossbred ewes 6s I>l to 6a 7d ; four and six-tooth 8a 81 ; four-tooth halibred ewes 7s lid ; fair mouthed crossbred ewes 4s ; broken mouthed crossbred ewes 2^ 4d, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; four-tooth ewes 9s 6d ; merino ewes four-tooth 5a 2d ; six-tooth and full mouths 4* 4d to 4s 5d ; sound mouthed merino ewes 2a 7d, 3s, 3a 4d to 3a Bi.l. The high wind raised clouds of dust and made things very unpleasant.

THE ABHFURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897



Busings Notices "* - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWABE. ENAMELWABE. OKPACKAGES OKPACKAOEB f&U PACKAGES &O PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETGHEE BROS., HTAYfi just received per 9, c. Waitnate, 25 Package* of Crockery and Enamel ware from L •pine of the besb Firms m England and on the Continent, which oar Agents bought At the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cath, thereby getting a larger discount fee us than is usial. This being the case we are determined to Rive our Customer* the benefit of this transaction as they will readily gee by comparing the undermentioned Price with any others m the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. OROCKERY. CROCKERY. : 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per let of 6 pieces, Full size ; 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2« per set o! three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, &ftd per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 8s per doses 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen, 50 Dozen 2lb Glatt Jim Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally oheap, 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 eaah, etc., etc. KNA MEL W A RE. ENAM EL W A RE.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3a 1H - 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, 1b 9d, 2e, 2a 6d, 3a 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewers. 2a 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d . , » 24 Dozen Enameled Basin?, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9.!, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Ib, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinoer Platee, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dona Euameled 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 Enamdt d Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 66, 7d, and 9d eaoh 6 Dozeu Enameled Fiying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5a 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON, MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams aod 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 have also o 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 Potatres, splendid Sample 14lb I*, 7s per cwt Flour—Kollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), DU'im-nd Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 7lb and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAP! ST HOUSE m ABHBUBTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. ' AUTUMN AND WINTEB NOVELTIES. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL "&"■ TURNER'S. MANTLES— MILLINERY- \ JACKETS WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPOETANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADIES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy m keeping our Business welt to the tront, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our .Establishments Wo have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credentials of the highest order from MFSSRS W. STRANGE & CO.* m whose Workrooms she haa been engaged for over seven yeabs. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish and Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Prick, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, TANORBD STREET. HAKVEST CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial TWEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PBICEB, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed ,and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s cash Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and. Worsted &TJIT3 to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70a cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65a cash Men's Colonial Twted SUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 303, reduced to 22a 6d ca«b| Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS (o measure, usual price 25t, reduced to 20j cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d oath Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17b 6d to 20s, reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OP NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. $^- OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT. - STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CEAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbukton. PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPEBHANGIMG. PAPEBHANGING. i WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS ill Ashburtofl, tod invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used, OBDER EABLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MEBCHANTS.



T. Bullock. TU"TET! DWELLING House of 5 rooms, centrally situated m Tancred etreet. Newly painted, papered, &c, throughout. Eental—Bs 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. " " fOiTtoALET QUBURBAN property well situated on O Belt Road, Allenton. acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached wash-house, and other buildings. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes walk from Domain. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. sale 7" AS A GOING CONCERN. THE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old Established First Class Livery Stable, doing a good business. Full particulars on application, 3 155 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. F. Ferriman. T AM A CASH BUIER OF WHEAT, MILLING OATS, AND BARLEY. CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED. F. FERKIMAN. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and yj Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashbukton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 YotTceT~" I HAVE APPOINTED, MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGI3NT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALK* I**1 ** X ADIES from the O--~T HT Ju medical tr*-*- S oU?H .re* uirm ß -*~J< ul"ul<-"** Vi „ m ent will find a very r Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 166 WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies 9 boots and shoes. —Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Go to the CoBNBR for Newest Styles m Drapery §»d MiUmery—Wi 1, Cqiaisb. I



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE. /"J iy p? f\ — Price required for tha sb 9 t)\J strongly built commodious GRAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a QUARTER OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, being T.S. No. 56. Aa there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to suit three purchasers if necessary. Farm&ra are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz: -Small cash deposit, balance cau remain at interest at 5£ per cent per annum. Very good site for a gristing mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. LISMORE. FOR ~SALE. AQ A ACRES, improved, mostly m 4r0~4: English grasses, being R.S. 28217, and part of 27456, and others, well watered with County water races. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 1 Shepherd's Bush Survey District, FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and mostly m the native Btate, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 rooda R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. I T. BULLOCK, Agent, SHEEP FEED. SHEEP FEED QO O. ACRES being R. Ss. 25093, 26849, OO U 27117, Wakanui Plains. For Sale at a low price and on very liberal terms. No stock has been on this land for some time. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOE "SALE. SECTION No 16, containing acre, front ing Archibald Street, on which is erected a square dwelling house of four rooms with porch, also small stable, etc. Sections No 17 and 18 adjoining can be sold with the property or separately. Fuller particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. SMALL FARM NEAR TOWN. QA ACRES, Ashburtoa Forks, being OtJ R.S. 4449 and 30561, the property of Mr J. G. McConochie. There is a dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of this. Very easy terms of pay ment will be accepted, T, BULIOCK. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows ;— ---£ll 10a, price wanted fox- T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £1310s, price wanted for T,S. &»"> ' , Street). ..Aitken The owners »** *■, . - ... m M,, .o desirous of realism g. ..- a required. Apply T. BHLLOCK, Agsnt. _____ __ /COTTAGE and two eeotious, frouting \j AUeo'i road, Alleaton,



ENCOURAGED BY THE STRIKING SCJOOESS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Evening Shoes, &c, ~a¥™u¥heari)-of prices. Every Pair is Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent. A number of Bargains at any price. All those who have not availed themselves of the WONDERFUL BARSAINB OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT (should do so immediately. For Prices see our window and doors. The public have never had a chance to <acure such splendid value m BOOTS AND SHOES as that now offered them ab McDonald & mcdiarmed'S J. NICHOLAB, MANAGER, East Street. N.B.—Any description of Boot or Shoe made to measure at the lowest Price m town* Only Best Material used. SHEARMAN BROS., "TITE Have just landed the following Seasonable Goods:— -I f\ Cases Prime Ling Fish "I f\ X\J Cases Prime Ling Fish JLV/ 5 Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings X Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings *J sCasds Herrings m Tomato Sauce X Cases Herrings m Tomato Saace t-l 5 Cases " Silvooea" Smoked Haddocks X Cases *'Silvocea" Smoked Haddicks *J 5 Cases "Royal" Kippered Herrings £T Cases ♦' Royal" Kippered Herrings 9-f Senses Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Brard) C Cases Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Btand) fj 3C.isea Fresh New Zealand Molletc O Casea Fresh New Zealand Mu!lt>tt O 3 Cases Maconochies Spiced Herrings O Oases Maconochies Spiced Herrings O TEA. t¥l] TEA. ORANGE PEKOE, CEYLON TEA, m £lb and lib Packets, sib and 101 b Tins. So'e Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Goods delivered-daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Ironmongery, Crockery and Brußhware. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUS E. Telephone 53 mm ™™^—————»—1| iiiiiiiii ifiiii—mm I'iirniiv" —————^——————— "iST IMPORTANT NOTICE. n^^* 1* " "*""•—-^^^^^^ -i^REAT SALE OF C^^'lil LINOL.EUMS. K^^^S LINOLEUM, 'ty*^|g j^j.j.-Hv/j-iiiUi.vio. wKr&Pgf&i FLOOR-CLOTH =St^W«W FTNnTVTTMS? -ii!lo9' CARPETS, .^« LINOLEUMS. j||La MATTING, RUGS, etc HS| $ ?W\ FURNITURE 0F ALL KINDS, d^^S^mm^^^^ T* H> UNDRILL & Co We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and Ctabama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES 'JO MEB1 1 THE TiMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET {Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg'a Perambulators.



. Wanted. ENOOULtAOB LOCAL IN DUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower fcaßt street, Ashburton. Umbrelhs re-covered and turned out equal to new ag*in. Umbrellas neatly repaired with beat materials. ..,_ KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED Known-Sons of Temper ance. Important meeting To might, Templar Hall, 8 o'clock. Full attendance particularly requested. _______ OYSTERS, Bjirracouta, Groper, Ac, Rabbits, all fresh to-nights express. Jewitt, opposite Mail office. 3JLS4 BARRETT hROS. have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" iVlosgiel Tweed Suit ab hdj but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound maktsthtm 38/- now.—" The Hall, ifcajt Street. CHAWIUNShaB just received his first • consignment of New Goods, which be ia marking at prices not to be beaten m Ashburton. Come and see. 3 185 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 Hall," East - treeb. ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Obr. 3 188 FOUND —N tneteen shilling* cash to be • : worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approv-I,—BARRETT Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WEL DON'S Ladies' ami Children' Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies* Journals, Review of Keviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told m the Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mkllor' »t prices that defy competition. WANTED KNOWN* that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qualiiy m Autumn and Winter Mil linery.—Miss Jb\ Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Children.' millinery a specialty. Do nofc fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up. WANTED Known—Our Friends realise the Genuineness of the sale. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—Our Show Rooms to be cleared of all Summer Goods. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W\ IT. Collier. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store XITANTKD Known—A. Orr, Agent for T V the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. S 139 WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4s lid to 30s. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED r__Town—ffiOnsTewTackets", Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made. —A. Orr. _. 3J40 fTTANTKD Known-The celebrated RD It Corsets m all prices and colors. — A. Orr. 3 141 WANTED Known—Every article sold proves Heavy Reductions.—Mit chell & Turner. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9.1 per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 2011)8 for Is, or 8a 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and Wheatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3a 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. S~"~TARTLING ANNOUNCiiMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.—E. Mabqod, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. t NOTICE.— Are you going to build] Because the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic " Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth ir.uch more.— H. Collier. Government Notices. RURAL LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR CASH. i "VTOTICE is hereby given that the under ! J_\ mentioned Rural Land (the property ' of the Canterbury College) will be offered i for Sale for Cash at this Office on WEDNES DAY, April 14, 1897, at 12 o'clock noon. Be3erve 1124, area 246 a3r 4p, upset price per acre £4 10s. This Reserve is i-imated between the North and South branches of the Ashburton River, about 7 miles from the Wester field Station, and is at present m the occupation of Mr John O'Shea. It comprises partly low lying, sandy and shingly land, and partly good arable terrace land. Further particulars may be obtained at this office, or from the Registrar of Canter bury College, SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crows Linda. District Land and Survey Office, Chrishchurch, January 20, 1897. 1 114 Mita_B_i_H«n-_B———■»■■■■—»■■■■_——-■—_i Tenders, TENDERS FTIENDERS are invited for Cutting, I Grubbing, and BurniDg about fifty chains of Gorse. Tenders close on April Ist. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN WILLIAMS, 3 192 Pendarves. Alfred Harrison. MERRY-GO-ROUND. "VTOW EXHIBITING OPPOSITE IN DEVANE'S HOTEL. A HANDSOMELY PAYING INVESTMENT. Proprietor Leaving for Aue*"'. a ij a Terms and Particulars. j ALFRED HARRISON, 5 193 Auotioaeer.



Business Notices. Australia victual provident .society New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Lorrl Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, AUK, C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman") rbo Hon Charles J. Johastou, K.L.C> <T>epniy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq Thcllon Edward Richardson, 0.M.G., M.L.L a, John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIES*;, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austraiian Life Office, 4Ni> ths. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVHKY YKAR The Method ol Valuation adopted by this Society it of the most Stringent Character, and enanres a Conßi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than 4ha held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,000 - (Thirteen Millions) sterling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) P LICIES IN FORCE „ 134,903 dum Assured ... £40,084,9 Cash Bonufses Divided .. .. j86.843.868 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896, £482,528 yielding Eeverslonary Bonuses amounting to _!Bflo,ooo after making SPECIAL RESKRVEa CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, ovet TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bobubw exceeding TOTTR MILLIONS ASSUEE YOUR LIFE m the A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8} per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office — Custom Hours Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square, Christohmrch. H. 55ANDKR, S Local Broker, Ashburton i .__ , j AT THE D.1.C.: SALE OF FANCY GOODS. i JUST PURCHASED and to bo Sold the whole of a, WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. : Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Tiays, Wire GooHs, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Braes Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Rack., Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be | ALMOST GISTKN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. Ab we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be pub out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THR , D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, E. C. BROWN, Chairman. Manager. IF you are m want of a good strong work ing boob be sure you call at Mellor Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—For good boofe we* try MsUbQH's Z9i4»a4ift Boot Store