CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Robert Campbell and Sons

• London, April 9 Mr Justice Williams made an ord <r sanctioning the reduction of £180,000 of the capital of Robert Campbell and Sons, wool merchants, New Broad street. The New Governor Lord R&nfurly sails for New Zealand m Jane.

The Transvaal Raid.

April 10. j Dr Jameson was re-examined before ! the Transvaal Raid Committee with reference to Sir John Willoughby'a evidence. Restated that Vilkmghby's letter to the War Office was written with a view to prevent his fellow officers losing their commissions. The •tatement that the Imperial authorities authorised the expedition exceeded any thing witness had said or implied. Sir John Willoaghbyj re-examined, stated his legal adviser worded the letter sent to tha War Office. His only object was to lave the other officers. He con curred with Jameson's evidence. Fast Steamer Service. In the House of Commons, M r Chamberlain stated that Canada had signed a provisional agreement with Messrs Peterson and 00, for a fast Atlantic steam service. The British Government are considering the terms. Damages for libel. Mr E. A. Ridsdale, a well-known Stock broker, recovered £8000 damages from Mr Houston, MJ? for Liverpool, and head of the firm of Houston and Co., ship owners and merchants, for a libel arising out of an allegation con cerning a rigging of the market in con nection of the Lady Hampton Con solidated Mines, Western Australia. A New Company. The firm of D. and W. Murray, well known London merchants, has been converted into a company with a capital of half a million. The partners will act as Directors of the new company. Trust Company. A meeting of the British and Aus tialaaian Trust Company has declared a dividend of Is 3d and added £800 to the reserve.

Polar Expedition

Christianaia, April 10. Sverdrup, who acted as Commander of the Fram and brought her safely back to Norway after Nansen left her, bes undertaken a second expedition to the Pole m the Fram.

Reforms m the Transvaal

Berlin, April 10. The Burghers 3 Congress, held at Heidelberg, resolved to petition the Transvall Government to nationalise the railways and cancel the dynamite monopoly.

Wool Duties

Washington, April 10 The members of the Senate repre senting the Western States demand an increase of^the Dingiey duties on raw wools.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright,

Mew South Wales Contingent

Sydney, April 10 A detachment of Lancers, consisting of thirty officers and men, who will participate m the Queen's celebrations, sailed to day m the Baliarat. The Governor reviewed the troops, and they received an enthusiastic send off. Over £1200 has been subscribed by the public to pay their expenses. The Bonrke Murder. The police have ascertained that at the time Moore was arrested for the murder of Smith at Bourke he pos sessed a cart and Bible which belonged to Thomas Anderson, a Swedish Jiawksr, whose body, enclosed m a sack with the head battered m, was found floating m the river at Yarradool twelve months ago. Anderson's name had been removed from the cart. The police also state that Moore was m the Oollarendabri district at the time a man was found murdered there m a similar manner to Smith and Anderson. Libel Laws. A meeting of representatives of metropolitan and country newspapers, with the object of making a combined eSort to secure an amendment of the libel laws, especially as they apply to newspapers, resolved that the law of libel is altogether out of date and against the best interests of the com munity, and requires amendment. The meeting appointed a deputation a to wait on the Acting Premier to urge the introduction of an amending Bill.

The National Bank.

Melbourne, April 10 The National Bank, on July 22nd, will pay ofi 31|- per cent, of the deferred deposit receipts, making two fchirds of the whole of the original amount, Banking' Affairs. The proposal of the English credi tors regarding the contemplated banks assets companies, is that a company should be formed lor each of the four fa'aeks, tfie shareholders in each assets company to be the English and colonial creditors of the particular bank. The assets are to be assessed at the actual market value, and the pharpbojders in proportion to their individual claim upon the banks will receive debentures bearing 3 per cent. Interest to the extent of that valua tion, the balance of the claims to be represented by the Assets Company shares. It is further proposed that the four companies be worked by one board, and if possible^ by one manager who will take the olape of the four ■present liquidators, •

Hiclj Gold Discovery.

CooktowNj April 10. The discovery of a rich gold reef is rpported near Port Moresby, New Guinea, and miners are rushing to the locality.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By V'lectrio Telegraph. Copyright. Receive* Wakakuaka, April 12 950 a.m. Guardian office 11.20 a.m. General Grant's Monument. London, April 11. Britain and France are sending warships to New York to take part in the ceremonies in connection with un veiling; the monument to General *n rant.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 12,10.20 a.m. Guabdiaw Office 12 30 a,m. New Stamps. SYDNEY, April 12 The Postmaster-General limits the new issue of stamps to a penny, two penny, and twopence-halfpenny. The Fire on the Bothwell Castle. Adelaide, April 12 The fire, which broke out on board the steamer Bothwell Oastle, was not got under tili late on Saturday night. Numbers 3 and 4 holds were pumped full of water, and the cargo has been greatly damaged, but the full extent of the damage is not known.

Cretan Crisis.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 13, 9.60 a.m. Guabdian office 11.20 a.m. Athens, April 11 The Greek irregulars burned four Turkish outposts. Ihe Greek Govern ment deny they had any prior know ledge of the incursion of the irregulars inio Turkish territdPp. London, April 11 The Vienna correspondent of the Times states that French financiers are submitting plans to Russia for supply ing the Porte with funds to carry out j reforms. The channel squadron proceeds to j Malta, where it will remain during the \ continuance of the Eastern crises. i New Zealand Railways Excursion Fares, Easter. Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club—!'aster Moniiay, Concert Programme. Mrsßtusdel!—Wants good general servant, situation for housekeeper,, and also advertises for lost purse. Funeral Notice. Wanted—Boy. Found—Pair of Boots. Lost—Stirrup, Deputy-Official Assignee — Bankruptcy Notice. Church Notices—St Stephen's. T. Bullock—Houses to let. Money Club—Meeting of shareholders, Tuesday evening.

THE ASHBURTON GTJAKDIAN : MQKDAY, APBIL 12, 1897.



Wanted. WANTED— A Good General Servant. Wages £35, and do washing. Apply Mes Bandkll. 4 101 LOST, between TinwaH Saleyards and Flemington, Patent Stirrup. Finder please return to W. Anderson. 4 98 WANTED, a strong, active, and civil Boy, to milk cows and make himse'f useful about farm.—Apply G. W. Leadley, Wakamr. • 4 99 TjIOUND—On Aahburtou Traffic Bridge Jj 6th inst., pair of Boots. Owner can have same on paying cost of advertisement. Apply Mail Office. 4 102 X OST—By little crippled Girl on Sator- JLJ day, old Purse, containing 4s 4|d. Finder phase leave at Mrs Randell's. 4 103 WANTED -By a Widow, with one child, situation aa working house keeper. Uountry preferred. Apply Mrs Randell. 4 104 Don't fail to see the Best Say's Sports ever held is, Ashburtoa— Easter Monday. , , i TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Ebward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 TABERNACLE, Wednesday next. Lantern Reading—" Wops, the Waif.'* A srory of London LiJ>i. Beards-ley's famous lantern. Tickets, 6d only. 481 WANTS D-SMART~BGY to"Sell Papers on Express between Ash burton ana Chertsey, and return by last train. Apply—Guardian Office. rmPE-WRITERS-Reminston, No. 7, I all latest improvements, £24 cash. Yost and Daugherty, the latter specially suitable for office use and professional men, £17 10s 6d. Concert Roller Organ, £3 10s —H, M. JoNiss. JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fu ly equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. T3OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour a^d JL\ Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5a 9d aDd Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. TVTEW LINHS in Clothing. A first-cias< JJN Colbnial Tweed Suit at 30a. Call and Bee," Grand range of Men'a Mercery.— W. H. Collier. I jIOUND—Nineteen shillings cash to be 1 worth Twenty credit. Qur practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. EX "Gofchip." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in grapery, etc. (Jash discount One Shilling in the Pound.--"The Hall," East Street, BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suib at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall " Eajfc Street. MAKE co mistake. If yoiTwant a nioa job made of yo^r .^p,aira, try Mij&Lp.fi,, the up-to-date Bootmaker. VFTANTED Known—The celebrated P.D * T Corsets in all prices and colors.— A. Op,r. 3 14 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holdeaatAshburton "VTOTICE is hereby given tljab 8a uUEv X_\ lliJiiE, of Ash'feurj/on, engine driver, !W»S this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be boklen at my office on the 14th day of APRIL, 1897, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. I JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Ufyjial Assignee. April 10,1897, * 4100 .



Business Notices CROCKERY"" - - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWAEE. ate; PACKAGES OK PACKAGES 4t> PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., n TT AT^R just wowedper s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from n il^ffsTMftf uifn^ 11* Mdoo th« Continent, which our Agents bought.t I URthanisusLiP°Sf-^ *"»*?"» lor Bpo* 0h.., thereby getting a larger ducouit for Zb^SSuT, Th»beui 8 the <»»e we are determined to Rive oar Cnitonm th* WE, LEAD, FOLLOW WHO] CAN. -—OEOCKERY. OROOKBBt— fS!n B e <l roo?r Betß from lOa 6d Per Mfc of 6 Piece*, Full size sn t» °L Ja *s* Pain* P f»nted and enameled, from 2u per sit of three 10 & l*T tB A S m H **°k .10 ° Preßßed To»W«w. 2« 6d per dozen 100 TkSL m^ d &r J rm heß> 6d eiMsh- 5° P'ftinTumble™, 2s per dc«o jars, as oa per dozen i'sn TvMaT' 8 <Jarßi I 18 ' Quartß» and half G»llon. «q«»"y oh»P. i 5ODo0Doz«n Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen cS nS/p*"si?Io°fr 3? \ ldeach»*P' ce °did ««"«Veeperi 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d ewh, etc., etc. mnmmmmmm*i\*mmmmmmmm —E NAMELWARE. INAME LWA RE. • f 5 Dozen Enameled !Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s Bd, 3s 3d aad 3i lid, (4 Colors , 6 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 11 i 6 ls 9d> 28> 2s 6ds 3e 4d- 5 Doßen Ea»mei-d *«™> 24 Xz%r£ii^Ci»X^ l:tK\T 283d«fc6d- " ■■*-■ 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and li lid each Enameled Preserving Pan., 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. us, irguaZfeoSt?; tZ dSr C anetu p g :s. ould get their preßerviDg su«m horn PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. h» /£? E? eßfc J 1?88", 10,,*^ arkefc a, fc Priceß t0 "uit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the beat quality. .»»•«•• •»» Un «v c EX STORE. Sharps 5a 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bajj New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib Is, 7b 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 CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBUUTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. " MEL L O R'S ~ 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburfcon that is selling the Wonderful Orack proof Oalf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroa 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 m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well won ha trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ——.——— MJM^,i^^^^- _^____^_^ . ■> . . HARVEST CHEQUEB WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR OASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial . TWEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES w. have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH:— Men's Scotch aa I Wasb of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure usual price 955, reduced to 75a cash . Men s Scotch and West of Enjjland Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, ana! price 90s, reduced to 70« cash mlE!'r2£°?i?T Twe?vn{s?i fc°meaßUre * ÜBual price 8Os« reduced t0 65»^n Mens Colonial J weed bUITo to measure, usual price 70s reduced tn ■»• <. u k Men. We ß t of England and Worsted TROUSERS SSiS^^^Kh£^ 30a, reduced to 22a 6d cash* Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual Drice 25r -" reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d. reduced to 17i 6d naih Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s reduced to IS3 6d cash. ' PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM W OU* t™™™^™™™™*™**™* FO R FIT, CRAIGIIEAD & BERBTMAK THE LEADING TAILORS A«D OUTFITTERS, Ashbubton. i THIS SPACE IiKSEBVED FOB M°DONALD & MODIARMID. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. TTTANTKD Known-Mercery and Cloth —— VV ing Department. The very complete PREPARE for the winter's rain, and clearance effected m this department during ORDKtv a good, strong UMBRELLA, our recent sale has enabled ns to bay from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. street, Ashburton. Everything new and up to date m shape, UmbrelLs re-covered and turned ou style, and pattern, and at beat possible equal to new again. value?.— Mit.heu, and Turner. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best ~~~: •",„,„- materials. TTTANTED Knowit-The New Flannel- KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. T T ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches TTTANTBD Known-Fira^cTa^TDSW- wide, everlasting wear,-A. Orb. 3139 \ V making, Style and Fit guaranteed, -----^. „_„_ ~ ~~—~~— 'l- * at strictly moderate prices. A full range of j Tv^ ANTED Known-250 New Jacketn the Utctt dress materials and trimmings. . »" Mantles, and Capes now openj Our usual choice selection of Single Robes I beautiful g<oo4« t German {cade,—A* Our.



■ Bust ness Notice? REID AND GRAY. D. F. PLOUGHS, ' D' Ft PLOUGHS. Over 1,800 "^^^^^^^^^^^^^! Over I'3oo1 '300 Made and. Sold. jp^^^S Mado ft"a Sold- REID AND GRAY desire to Inw the attention of farmers and others interested to th( fact that they have appointed MR J. H. PAULING Manager of their Aihburtoi Brauoh, and trust that old cl ents and the farmers generally will bestow upon him thi patronage they have bo freely expended to the firm m the past. It will always be the aiu of the firm to make only the latest and very bent farming tools that their long experience amongst the farming community has proved suitable. Sfeelfmme Disc Harrows— Steelframp Rollers. Chaff utterß and Doable Baggers—improvtd Grain and Manure Drills. Spring-Tmed Cultivators—Harrows and Grubbers. Saw Benches, Standatds, Wire, and Oil". Farm Fanners and every description of labour saving tools. Agent for Deoring Binders (Ball and Roller Bearing). „  Burrell's Traction Engines. n ii Clayton and Bhuttieworth's Mills. Hanmer and Graves. F. CLARK, iiTWvWn, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, OU 1 O i\ b OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY EAST STRKET, ASHBURTON. _ OATEN SJBEAF CHAFF. JUST ARRIVED-A large aasortment of 4 HANME ~ ND QRAYm Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at - —7TTT —* CASTOR OIL. greatly reduced prices—PlPES-G.B.D's, ___ TTTE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, \\ shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are m a position to supply Large and Small m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the Consumers. best brands-Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS T)TIN' OA.TS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, __ Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of \\f E have a large line of these fit Jfor T t seed and can supply orders for any all the best makers—UNO'S, 6d* Cleavers' quantity. » Shaving Soap, Is; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d AGRICULTURAL SALT. Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard'a Swiss Cigars, "\7f7~E have m store a large quantity of VV Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks 2s 3d a bundle. 4 10 or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. V^V/Xil> fOJriAjJXQ. ORDERS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. IN THE ESTATE OF WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. L. F. AND BE WES. 7 DIP. _ DIP. WE ARE AGENTS FOR| X that the shop ~ } LITTLE'S DIPS WILL BE CLOSED TILL . .  . a . , and keep them m Stock. SATTTRDAY +ha lOfh imt WT E have taken over the DIPPING bAiuttUAY, tae lutn mst., yy ARDS op p Oßite the Ashburton Saleyarda lately m the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there when the entire btock will be offered to at current rates. Little s Dip will be used. the Public. j The sale will only last for 20 days. The OT7^T7^T\O whole Btock bJiiiiJJb. MUST BE SOLD. SFFDS Premises are to be vacated by the end of ___I'~^ * W/"E HAVE m stock for Autumn sowing. Instruction we : Every line MUS !be T *,\ n «?**?• n o' ail J*™£ mi Ol?vew> so j ( j < J Lurntp b.eus, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., Notice to Merchants, Road Boards, LT A TVTIVFT7T-) J2t County Councils, Clubs, School Committees, XXXJIJLi IfJLXjXX; i\, Libraries, Storekeepers, Hawkers—Do not miss this opportunity. The entire Stock /~^\ TTk A TT'T^CI must be sold m2O days. nr Jhf J\ V li. ?\ Fuller particulars m future issues. »j> Bullock tt -vt 4 -*-r rv-rrr. n/-\iiT TO LET, at a low rental—Brick premises H. N. ANDERSON, m Triangla buildings, fronting Wakanui Rqad. 4 58 MANAGFB, Tl ßUjjgggl_ TO LET—Cottage and three sectionig THE ««ECLIPSE " CYCLE fronting Alford Forest Road. Possession can be given about 19th inst. WORKS ______ T- bullock. TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO MONEY. Larger and more Commodious Premises, f}f)P\i^lf\ TO LEND on approved 3QrCu\JKJ Freehold Securities. BARING SQUARE, Apply to sxr n * /i* , T« BULLOCK (Near Post Office.) __ To those desirous of purchasing Good LADIES' AND GENTLE- do-to town. MEN'B CYCLES 28 acres 28 Fronting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of By the best makers from £20.' Farm Bml Racecourse Roads, with small Terms if required cottage, etc., thereon. Offers are invited lerms it required. fop thiß properfcv eithep aa a hole or m Early application necessary. separate blocks. Inspection invited. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. Tern' °f TYRES a Specialty. Only best materials TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, used. — I „ "]\/Tfl LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and beoond-hand Machines Sold on Commission jx*- Mount Somers District, are now open .... , „. for sale on very easy terms of payment. Machines for Hire. Qn th J e Homestead Farm, TTTom jomuun * t n i- en, 396 acreg, there is a good Dwelling-house JUST ARRIVED-A full line of Cycle on c(mcret( i foun d a tionfDairy, WaJhouse, Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. Stable, &c. The property is we}l situated, —— being only about 3j. miles from the Spring- ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS burn r»U*»y a^tbn. The .Ejox.xrpiii nuxv^VO, p aores i 8 algo oonveniently B i fcuate( i. „.,. being about 1A mile from the Mount **- m ___ BARING SQUARE. 4 16 railway station. Note-The *- f mf" —_ , mentare very easy— **' vtjrmß 0I P*/* A BAZAAR AND SALE OF WORK, balance b«»- flg Ts IN aid of fund for re-covering roof of »* *n-"«m- further particulars apply to Andrew's Churoh, Tinwa^ w ill be held BULLOCK, Agent, inJ e ' GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, ITEMPLA^ HALLt TINWALD, ONJ Shepherd's Bush Survey Distriot. EASTER MONDAY. -rpOR SALE, theloTTowing R.Ss., fenced ■—— X" and mostly m the native state, viz.— Gifts of Farm Produce, Live Stock, R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods Poultry, Fruit, Vegetables, etc., for above R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods are solicited' Donations may be left at the R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Vicarage, or at the Stores of Messrs J. Price, terms, and full parlicuktrs furnished Heseltine, J. Robinson and J. Gudsell. on applica'ion. Afternoon Tea md Refreshments from 3 £' BULLOCK, Agent. p-m- oiFAccoTjNiroFrain^ PROMENADE CONCERT m the evening. —- Admission 6d. 475 T7IOR SALE—T.S., 794, Coj; Street, con- —— — JO taining -J acre, on whiofa is erected a NOTICti is hereby given m pursuance of njuare built Dwelling House. The property the Public Reserves Act, 1886, Clauses is well situated and the land of good quality. 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be Offers are invited for this as the mortgagee set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling is determined to realize. Terms can be and Athletic Club> sports on MONDAY, arranged. the lQfch day of April inst., on which day T. BULLOCK, charges will be made for admission thereto Agent, on the following scale, viz., j"ow IPRIClm^OW~8E0TIOT«B, For Each Adult One Shilling as follows >- For Each Horse , One Shilling ..J 11 ™*< Prico wanfced for T'S- 818 _ _ p Aitken Street. iorliach Irap ... ... Ohe Shilling £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 84 1? Aitken Street, J. SEALY, The owners are d,eairous of realising. lU.MU.takM. TemMf^uired. Ashburton, April 6, 1897. 4 57 Ageat. WANTED Known—Men's Boots m | TT7"ANTED Knowa^Ar Obr7 AgentJor vi n -T»J pt? t?''i*% h?^ 4" IXd t0 30 1▼ ▼ the celebrated Fearnought Serges, M^qji's. ZeaJwdm^oot gtor«, 1^ leß , air, and water. § 139



D. Tnomes. FLEMTNGTON, LONGBEAOH FIRST-CLASS FARM, Containing 97 Acres, 3 Roods, 15 Perches MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Bey. T. Farley to Sell on the Farm by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897, His well known Farm, thoroughly Pipe drained and otherwise improved, and being Lot 43, D.P. 384, Longbeach Survey District. The Land is the best m the district and a sale must be made. Also, at same time and place, Af\ Head Mixed Catt c. QQA Crossbrei Ewes m Lamb to ODU Longbeach Rams pub m Ist April. "1 f\ Ton* Oat Sheaf Chaff, »nd 1C 1U Tons Clover Hay, Also ft few Horses, and a lot of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30. p.m. D. THOMAS, 4 11 Ashburton. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. » ■ l-l —mm-m—m*. I wrmmmmmmmmmmm Mj Friedlancter tr»pos. TTT ANTED TO PtJRCHASE -100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. FOX PRIVATE SALE~ OK(\ ACRB FARM AT WAKANUI. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having beeu sold by auction, we are now prepared to treat for the sale of same privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4 7 ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1897. AT the above fixture we shall oiler, on account of Clients, the following special Hues of Sheep :— Three-quarterbred WETHERS, (JtfxJ m forward condition. i)f\f\ Half bred WETHERS, m forward {£ \) \J condition. OKf) FREEZING LAMBS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 87 Auctioneer. Public Notices. CO w. ■ co O <X Ph a fxj <J £H (-H HH §* %$ iH -^4 -^J -*4 «^ S2 C 2c: o o o •JS *jr- ■<^- Uj Uj Uj JR. AlexandeVy RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. THE Advertiser desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that lie makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest class of spiritsso that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured '— WHISKIES. Scotch. —Walker's Kilmarnock m bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow —"Old Smuggler"; D.C.L. — Liqueur ; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore"; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet "Perfection"; Gow arid, Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dsw Special;' Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., 1 Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old \tvdn. j Kirker, Qreer, and Co., Belfast—" Sham rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * *; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills pis^illery Co,; County Antrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario, The following whiskies m bulk always m stock —Walker's, Dewar'saad Sons, Mitoh*"'^ V.O.M, Usher's special reeerw -U -.^ubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids a nt j *#* #. Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau'a Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie'e brands—bulk and case; kartell's Bark. Gins of all grades, s,a^ English and Colonial bottlea Ala a^d Stout, and Dunsdin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always m stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartreuse, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid j Port. j Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best ■ brands. i The Cafe is open from seven a.nn till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public, R, ALE FAN DEB, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ' ASHJSUE'im 3 205



Government. Notices- NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS EXCURSION P\RBB F >R EASTER HOLIDAYS. TTIXCURSION Tickets at rates of 2d per JjJ mile Ist class, minimum 4^, Id per milt; 2ad, minimum 23, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station to any Station on the Hurunui-Bluff Section, from the 14t,h to the 19th of April, and will be available for return till the 4'h of May. The journey muH be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every case, aud may be broken afrer the first 25 miles. Special trains from Christohurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Christcharch, starting on the night of the 15th April will be due from Ashburton at 11.50 p.m. 15th, and 5 50 a.m. 16? h respectively. No Goods traffic of Good Friday. 4 105 BY ORDER. Entertainments. "ODOTELLOWsHiALLr — GRAND — Evening Concert. Promoters s Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club. "Tp ASTER "|\/r OND A V APRIL 19, 1897. I *♦*****♦*#****** * 1* ROW It A MM E * Part I. 1. Overture, •• Masaniello," (Auber) Orchestral Society 2. Recitation, "Kissing Cup's Race," (Smart) ... Mr D. Ryan 3. Song, "Our Last Waltz," (Mottoy) Mrs 0. Edgar 4. Song, "Off to Philadelphia," (Haynes) Mr F. 11. Ilobbs. 5. Song, " Bid me Discourse," (by request) (Bishop) Miss Alice Cor rick. (Violin obbligato by Miss Simmonds) |6. Song, "The Last Watch," (Pinsutt) Mr R. G. Nekdham ?. Song, " La Serenata," (Braga) Miss Kathleen Ore 8. Banjo & Guitar Duet, "La Rondinella," (Owen) Mr H. A. Flower (Banjo) Mr R. Shearman (Guitar) 9. Song, "Good Bye," (Tosti) j Miss K. M. Watson ' 10. Comic Song, " Trifieß," (Dan Leno) \ Mr C. Edgar ' Interval of ten minutes. Part 11. 1. Overture, " Bohemian Girl," ( Volti) Orchestral Society 2. Soug, " Margarita," (Lohr) Mr R. G. Needham 3. Song, " Serenade," (Gounod) Bliss Tompkins (Flute obbligato by Mr Peachy) 4. Song, " The Heart Bowed Down," (fia/fe) Mr F. II Hobbs. ' 5. Song, " Barney O'Hea," (Lozw) Miss Alice Corrick. 6. Comic Song, " His parents haven't seen him since," (Conner) Mr C. Edgab ' 7. Estudiaatina Band, (a) "Fairyland," \tur a rren) (b) "Golden Sprays,'f {yval>en ' (Specially arranged by Llewellyn Owen) 8. Humorous Recitation, " Hamlet's Soliloquy, "^Shakespeare) (With cork arm accompaniment) Mr D. Ryan 9. Song, " Doo'fe Cry," (Maud) ' Miss K. M. Watson , 10. Comedietta, "Fun in a Drawing Room." Characters : Mr Smythe, M.D. ... Mr D. Ryan Mis Smythe (his wife) Mrs C. Edgar Cupid (a servant) ... Mr C. Edgar Orchestral conductor ... Mr A. Gordon j Orchestral leader ... Miss Simmonds Accompanist ... ... Mrs Claridue , Eatudiantina Band conductor, [ Llewsllyn Owen Stage manager ... Mr A. J. Muller Tickets ... 3s, 2s, Is. Doors open at 7.30. Concert at 8. i ' To conclude with A BALL. Admission, (double ticket), 2i 6d ;. extra lady, le. 4 106 R, G. SHEARMAN, Hon. Sec. Funeral Notice FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Thomas Neill are invited to attend the Funeral of his late mother in-law, Mrs Ohlsen, which l will leave his residence, Bushside, at noon TO MORROW, April 13, for Mount Somers Cemetery. 4 IQ-i PUBLIC NOTICE. ASHBURTON CO-OPERATIVE MONEY CLUB. A MEETING of Shareholders will be held in the Arcade Chambers on TUKSDAY Evening, 13tb met., at 8 o'clock sharp. Business : Election of Officers and Adoption of Rules. Intending Shareholders cordially invited to be present. ;i JOHN McKEAGUE, 4 107 Secretary. Grand Athletic Grmi?al—Easter Monday* BURNETT STRE.ET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Aroade) TT'A^ING taken over the above yarn* modiuß Stables, 1 beg to Solicit a contiuuance of the liberal support given to my prede cessor, I can supply at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE $Q;RSS& ■'•' Aiso a I'IRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other procession!!. , Matched teams and pairs also provided. I Stables open at all hours. TREVUKZA Brqs 4 46 PROPRIETORS.' WANTED Known—Special Show in 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. Inspection cordially invited. Mitchell & Turnhe. Wheiamt mi RtirtthU*g-~Nm Vmw |



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