SPORTING.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Haweba, May 5. Following are results of the firs' day's races: — Fibst Handicaf Hurdles—Swift 1, Natation 2, Storm King 3 Won by three lengths. Time—4min 25fsec3. Dividend — £118s and 17a. Handicap Hack Hurdles—King of the Downs 1, Starlight 2, Adam 3 Won by half a length. Time—3min f-eca. Divi dends—£4 14s and £2 6s. Hawjsra Stakes Handicap.—Light 1, Marino 2, Australia 3. Won by a, length. Dividend—£2 6s and £2 16a. Egmont Steeplechase.—The Friar 1, Mozel 2, Kingswood 3. Won by half a length. Dividends—£6 13s and £3 2a.

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THE MARIWITI SETTLEMENT.

TO THE EDITOR. Slß,—Will you oblige by publishing the enclosed for the information of those ia terested.—l am, etc,, Edwakd' G. Wright. May 5,1897.

Department of Lands and Survey, District Office, Ohristchurch, May 4, 1897. To E»wabd Qt. Wbight, Esq., M.H.R., Windermere, Winslow. Sik,—With reference to your proposal that the Land Board should sit at Ashburton to examine applicants for the Mariwiti Settle ment, I have now to inform you that I am advised that the Hon Minister of Lands has j carefully considered the matter, and lie does not see his way to agree, as the distance from Rakaia to Ashburton is so small. Should, however, there be many applicants from Ashburton who would be incon venienoed by going to Rakaia it can be con sidered when the applications have been received. Sidney Weetman, Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Town Edition.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBHRTON—WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs D. Williamson and David Thomas, Js.P. Borough By-Laws.—Robert Alcorn was charged with obstructing the public foot path in Havelock Street by opening a case of goods thereon. He admitted the offence, and was dismissed with a caution,—H. N. Anderson waa charged with a similar offence, by leaving a piano on the footpath. He did not appear, and the Bench fined him 5s and cos is.—Thomas Doddridge was charged with having allowed a cow to wander on the street, but after an explanation to the Bench be was dismissed with a caution. Alleged Theft of an Engine Bklt.— On the information of Nelson Eden, Robert Me&clem was charged with the theft of a driving belt, the property of complainant. Mr Purnell appeared for the complainant and Mr T. I. Joynt for the defence. —Nelson Eden said he was a thresh ing machine proprietor and lived in Ash burton. About six years ago he bought a driving belt from Mr John Orr. Used it on his threshing plant for four or five years, and was using it in the threshing of 1896. 'It got out of repair, the splices getting thin, and one of them broke. In the end of May he came home, bringing the belt with him. He put the belt in a shed in Cox Street. The shed is on the next section but one to hia house, and is so situated that it cannot be been from the house. The shed is 45ft long by 12ft wide, and has four outer doors. The shed is divided into two rooms, one of them being about 10ft, Once inside the building you can get access to any part of it. At one end of the shed Borne boards form a eort of loft four or five feet high, and on this be placed the belt. One part of the shed was used as a stable and workshop, and it vm here that the belt was placed. This was in May, 1896- This season he went out threshing, leaving the belt behind. He returned in February, and Meaclem called upon him, wanting to buy a pair of combine wheels. Agreed to seli, and gave Meaclem delivery of them. They were standing against the shed, and the axle arms were in the shed on the same boards as the belt was on. There was some chaff in the bags there too. Showed Meaclem the wheels outside and the axle arms inside. Opened the middle door of the building 1 and pointed the axle arms out to him. He did not take the things away then, and witness said Meaclem could come any time and take them away. As a matter of fact did not know when the axle armi were taken away. Went away thresh ing again, and returned home one morning early in April, Went to the shed the same day, and missed about twenty bags of chaff. Looked round and found that the driving belt had alao gone. Had given no one autho rity to take these things. After enquiring about the whereabouts of the missing articles wrote out a description of the belt, and gave ib to the police. On Sunday, April 25, he went to Tucker's paddock, where Robert Meaclem's threshing machine and clover shelter was. Saw the belt now in Court on the combine. It was not rolled up as he had been in the habit of rolling it, but tumbled loosely. Recognised the belt at once as his. Noticed a piece of the belt about a foot long lying near the engine. V\ ent to the police and told them he had Been the belt. Accompanied Constable Pas coe on the Tuesday after, and met the sheller in transit. It was in charge of a young man in Me&elem'e employ. The constable found the belt oii the top of the combine—where a driving belt is usually put when a combine i 3 being shifted. A man named Mulford, in Meaclem.'semploy,caraeupatthetime. [Here the I e'tvia 1! unrolled in Court.] Heident fied the belt by its general appearance, bub it had been abused since he had it. Three different pieces had beers put in, and there were rough splices that were not there when it wa§ in hia possession. 'I he belt was originally a eix-inph belt< Uhe pieces put in wore narrower, and several patches had been put on the belt. A tear in the belt occurred shortly before he abandoned its use. The tear had since the belt's absence been repaired by a rivetted patch. Witness also showed another repair that he had done himself with a waxend and a bootlace. The rivets inserted since he loat the belt were put in differently from those on the original belt. When he put the belt away it would be worth about £5. It wanted repair, but was otherwise a good belt. By Mr Joynt—Ten years was the average life of a belt that was well used. This belt had cot been abandoned for good—only for repairs. Over twelve months had elapsed between the last time he had seen the belt opened out, and the occasion on which he saw it on the combine. Pointed out to the police the different points of the belt by which he | identified, the rivet ting, the waxen i sewing, and the bootlace that had been used. Mr Joynt cross-examined the witness at con jjjdsrab]e length, and Mr Purnell re-ex amined, but nothing fresh was elicited. — Thomas JJden, nephew, of the previous wit ness, aaid he was a laborer, and worked for hisuncleatthethreßhingmachine, Was work ing with it in 1894-5-6. He attended to the water cart, and had to repair the belt of the engine when it broke, and always when ihe engine stopped it was his duty to examine the belt, and do what repairs were necessary to if. Thus he became thoroughly acquain ted wih it. The belt used in 1895 became thin in the splices, and it was only used a few weeks in 1896. It was taken off, rolled up, and put iv the whare, or travelling hut-. At the close of ihe threshing season it was brought into town and put away in a shelf affair in the shed in Cos street Had no difficulty in reco^o pising-fihe belt in Court «s tb,e one put iutq the shed. He recogpised it by the nyetting, and the use of a was end in sewing and a bootlace to keep it from drawing through. He generally corroborated hia uncle's evi dence, and was cro's-examined by Mr Joynt, in answer to whom he said all the rivets in a new belt were finished off with a rivet set; all the rivets he had put in were ao.finished off; but those put in since the belt was absent were finished off with a hammer,

SUDDEN DEATH.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchurch, May S. A farmer at Ohoka, Edward Wilson, 61 years of age, died suddenly this morning of apoplexy.

The first pay night of the Aahburton Money Club was held last night at Mr J. MoKeague'a. The officers of the club were kept busy during the whole of the hour and a half fixed by the ruleß for their attendance. New members atttnded and enrolled them selves, the number of shares now taken up ] being over 300* ' Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, sub mitted the privileges in connection with the Ashburton Eacing Club Autumn Meeting at auction to day, and the following prices were obtained. No. 1 booth, H. Britton, £8 per day ; No. 2, booth, (outside) J. Dore, £15 per day ; right of sports, passed ; horse yards, J Baker, £1 per day; cards, C. Brown s lls Id per dozen; luncheon booth, (outside) Mrs Huffam, £2 per day. Messrs W. P. Daly and Newton Jones both members of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, will endeavour to lower the road record from Ashburton to Methven and back, which is now held by R. G. Shearman, viz., 2hrs 56min, made in December, 1893. Mr J. F. Henry, who has kindly consented to act as starter and judge, will despatch the men at 2 p m. sharp from the Post Office to morrow afternoon.

TF!« MHfefHtftJ* GtJARDtAS « WEBHBSBA?, MAY B, ml



Synopsis of New advmrtisembnts. Coursing Club—Postponement of meeting Canterbury College—Election of member of the Board. Horticultural Society—Annual show. Eclipse Cycle Works—New bußinesi advertisement. Henry Timpson—Application for license Wakanui Road Board—Result of po 1. Tenders—Winslow sports booths, etc. H. C. Segers—Address Oddfellow's Hall. D. Thomas—Sale of hack mare, sheep dog etc. Wanted teams for ploughing—G. Grice. BELIEF A.l' JLiAfesT. THE EXPFKIENCE OF A LQNDES BORO YOUNG LADY. 4 Victim Of Severe Pains, Dizziness And Watery Blood -At Times Could Not Go Up a Step—How She Regained Health And Strej»gth From the Cltn'on New Era Miss Kate Longman is a young lady of about 22 years of age, who lives with her mother in (he pretty little village of Londesboro, six miles from the town of Clinton. But hare well known and high'y esteemed ly thtir o>any friends. The New Era having learn-d that Miss Long- I man had been a great sufferer and had ' recently been restored to health ly the timely use of a well-kn< wn popular remedy fii-pached a representative to get the particulars of the case In reply to the reporter's it quiries Miss Longman said that if h«r experience might be the means of helping some other sufferer, she waa qnite willing t hat r. should be made pnb'ic ' For a long time, ' she said, ' I was* very poorly. I was weak, and run down, and at times suffered pains ia my back that were simp y awfuh My biood was in a watery coudition and I was subject to spells of weakness to such an extent that I could not step up a door step to sive my life. I d<. otored a great de»l for my sick- j ness, ) ufc without aviil. At last, after j having frequently read in the New Era of cures ' ffee tdby "he u-e of D ■ W lliams' Pink Pill ,I dee mined to give them a trial. The result w^r that my health soon began to return siil thepain9 and weak ness lsft and I was again rtssured to strenft.li ' At thia moment Mrs Longman entered, and being in'crmtd who the visitor wa* ar.d what w»s his mission, said: 1 Dr Williams' Piik Pills are the greatest medicine known. My daughter was po -ickthatl feared she would riie, *nd she con'i^ualiy grew weaker nnii! she began i he use jf Pink Pilis, and they h*v« cured her, as she has not had a recurrence of the trouble since. 1 Miss Longman is now the picture of health, and declares that Dr Williams' Pink Pills are entitled to the ceiit. The New Era knows of many ot he s who have beuefi ud by this renvirk able remedy. Dr Williams' Pink Pills are a Specific for all disa es arising froman improvished condition of the blood or a shattered condition of the nervous forces, such as St Vitas dauce, locomntor ataxia, rheuma tism, paralysis, ecu lea, the after eft c's ot Influenza, le^s of appetite, headache, dizziness, chronic erysipelas, eorofula, etc They are aho a fpeciiic for the troubbs peculiar to the female system, correcting irregularities, suppression? and all forms of female weakness, building anew the blood and restoring the glow nf health to the pale and sallow cheeks. In. the case of men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork or excesses of any nature. Every box of tho genuine Dr Williams' Pink Pilia has the trade mark on the wrapper aroundtho boxard the purchaser can protect himself from impositun by refusing all others. Obtainable from all dealers, or the Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Wellington and New Zealand, will forward, post Laid, on receipt of stamps or post o^der, one box for 3s or half-dozen for 15 9d.



Wanted. AN Address wifl be given (D.V)by H. C. Segers in the Oddfellows 3 Hall, Sunday evening, May 9, at 8 o'clock. Hymns in English and Chinese. English— " Save my Life," " Rook of Ages." Chinese —"Knocking, knocking," "Gate ajar," etc. No Collection, 5 46 ],IOR SAL E-Two Grain Crushers. J Proprietor requnng hrger machines. App'y—Mail Office. 5 22 IjiOK. SALE, Cheap—First-class Harness ' Horse, by Peikin Warbeck. Apply A.8., Mail Office. 5 3 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edwabd Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 AQW FOR £13—Encyclopedia Britan -30 O I ®\ c& * 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published price—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now booked. This is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nansen's "Farthest North/'—H. M. Jonkh. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrkts Pros, "The Hall." Jijast Street. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes ust opened.—Mitchell & Turner. ANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, musiThe fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores^ BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Ha.11," Eajfc Street, _' " ■J_ WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, 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 & Turner. 1 WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc, suit able for presents before going elaewhere. it will pay you.—Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores.! ..



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Entertainments. ORANGE HALL, ASH BURTON THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897. MISS PACKER'S CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT. MISB PACKER will be assisted by Mrs A. C. Claridge, Missea CORRICK (Chriatchureh), Corbett, Gates, McOwen, and May McOwen, Messrs F. H. HOBB3 (Christ church) and Horace Gates. Box Plan at Mr H. M. Jones. Day Tickets at Horace Gates' and Mrs Adams, Tickets ... 3/- 2/- 1/- 4 232 liWcfEirsTo n TEA MEETING A TEA-MEETING to welcome the Rev an<! Mbs R. Taylor to the Aahburtou Cicuit will take place on THURSDAY ! NEXT, 6th mat. Ten on the tabl s at 5 30, to be followed by a Public Meeting to commence at 8. Tickets for the Tea—One Shilling; chil dren 9d ; to be obtained at Mr H M. Jones', or from any of the Stewards. 5 24 SALVATION ARMY. A DDRESS on the Habits, Customs, and XJL Manners of the people of ludia by Captain Willia ON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 6. s_lß THE HAWKED BAY FL'OO DISASTER. A CONCERT WILL be given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1897, In aid of the Relief Fund. Under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor, Tickets 3s, 2s, Is. To commence at 8 o'clock, WM. JOLLIFFE, ■ 286 Hon. Secretary.



I Public Notices. * WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. THE following is the number of votes polled for each candidate :— NO 2. WARD. LEDDY DANIEL 38 STEWART PETER 112 NO 3. WARD. QUIGLEY JAMES 55 RULE WILLIAM HENRY 92 I hereby give public notice that I declare Peter Stewart and William Henry Rule, duly elected members of the Wakanui Road Board. JOHN KILGOUR, Returning Officer. May 5, 1897. 5 43 _ — T^OR FIRST CL4SS B'CYOLEF, At lowest prices ; TjT)R THE BTCST & CHEAPEST TYRES IS CANTERBURY; T^JR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton, EIDE THE ECLIPSE H U M B E R. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 53 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager,



J Friedlander Bros., Limited. O/^ ACRE FARM AT M&THVENT. WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plao, adjoining the Publ c Library, Methven. The Uudisof first-c'aad quality. Also, —10 Acreß of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allentou. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BKOS., Lra. ANTED TO PURCHASE -100 Tons I OF BKIGHT OATKN M3EAF CHaFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ILJIIMIIMIIUf J. jMIIIIUIIinHI.iI H.IMJH H».ll I.l^ D. Thornan. SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1897. MR D. THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of the Public Trustee, in the estate of John Rogers, deceased, — 1 BAY HACK MARE. 3 Sheep Dogs, Saddle end Bridle, Single Barrel Gun, Clothing, etc. Sale at 12 noon. D. THOMAS, 5 41 Auctioneer. Tenders riIENDERS are invited to be sent in not X later than SATURDAY, May 15, for the Right of Sports, Selling Luncheons, Confectionery, and Oysters, at the Winslow Sports, on May 24th inst. For conditions, apply to A. A. FOOKS, 545 Hon. Sec, j NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ACCOMMODATION LICENSE. j



SOLE AGENTS in Ashbarton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship machine. l~o!Tt7 ~ LOST from Dromore, on Tuesday,-about 50 Three quirterbred Two-tooth Wethers, branded M, and a back notch , clipped out of ea*. Anyone giving informs,- I tion will be rewarded on communicating with 5 42 D. THOMAS, Aahburton. ASHBtJRTON ! Tl ORTICULTURAL QOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW ON TOESDAY, MAY 11, IN ORANGE HALL. PROMENADE CONCERT IN THE EVENING. Admission—ls. F. MAKRIG, 4 251 Secretary. CANTERBURY COLLEGE, CHRIsTCHURUH. " Canterbury College and Canberbury Agricultural College Act, 1896." ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE CANTERBURY COLLEGE. CLAIMS FOR ENROLMENT. I)ERSONS possessing the necessary quali fication for enrolment on any one of the following Rolls can obtain t he necessary forms by application to the Returning Officer, Canterbury College : — 1. PARLIAMENrARY ELECTORAL ROLL (Memburs of the Legis lative Council and of the House of Representatives, representing Electoral Districts within the Pro vincial District of Canterbury.) No. of Candidates to be elected ... 3 2. GRADUATES' ELECTORAL ROLL (Graduates of the New Zealand University, as for the tjme being are on the books of Canterbury College.) No. of Candidates to be elected ... 6 3. TEACHERS' ELECTORAL ROLL (persona holding certificates of not lower grade than D, as for the time being are residtnt within the Pro vincial District oi Canterbury). - No. of Candidates to be eleoted ... 3 4. SCHOOL COMMITTEES' ELEC TORAL KOLL (Committees of such School Districts as are wholly within the Provincial District of Canterbury). No. of Candidates to be elected ... 3 One member to be eleoted by the PRO FESSIONAL BOARD of Canter bury College  1 Total 16



I HENRY TIMPSON, of Mount Somerg i) Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden in Ash burton on the 3rd of June, 1897, apply for an Accommodation License for the said Hotel. HENRY TIMPSON. May 3, 1897. 5 44 TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. WANTED Teams for ploughing stubble land. Apply at once to Gkorge Gbice, Willowby. 5 48 COURBING. IN Response to the request of Dog Owners, on account of the ground being too hard from the want of rain, the Stewards of the Coursing CIubjPOSTPONED the meet till THURSDAY, May 20. Nominations ss, close on FRIDAY, May 14, at 8 30 p.m. sharp. Acceptance 5s 6d, on TUESDAY, May 18. G. J. NEILL, 5 47 Hon. Sec. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A 'PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I HENRY F. BRITTON, of Ash burton, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at j the Courthouse, Ashburton on the 3rd day | June, 1897, apply for Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a houfce, situate at Ashburton, and known as the Commercial Hotel, containing thirty-five rooms, exclusive of those required for the, use of the family. Dated the 15th day of May, 1897. 5 49 H. BRITrON. WANTED Known—Customers ia fche habit of getting Magazines and Journals hum L. F. Andrewea & Co., can have thembv calling at Shop.—Now H. N. Anderson, East Street. 5 31 WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance eflfeoted in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at befit possible values —Mitchell and Turner frapanl and Invigorating --New Vttws



Note—Three members to be appointed by his Excellency the Governor. 1. Claims for enrolment to be sent in to the Returning Officer, Canteibury College, as soon as possible, but not later than MON DAY, 24th May, at 5 p.m. 2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Returning Officer. The consent of each candidate to be subscribed at the foot I of the Nomination Paper. 3. Nominations will close on MONDAY, 31 May, at noon. 4. The Election will take place on MON DAY, 7th June (Whib-Mrmday). The Poll will be closed at 5 p m, A. CRACROFT WILSON, O^cer. Canterbury College, Ohristchurch, 3rd May, IQ9>I. 5 40 TTclarkT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANKS, Derby, Juno, Na,vy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, 1' Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, 1 Wiils' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCytRDEONP, ; More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for I "^ATCjaEs, ■ ; I AM SELLING CHEAP, ! Perfection] WaterbWry, «tgi



the boot trade. McDonald & mcdiabmid, OF THE East Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kindt, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Herz, STROKQSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all" imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to,the Public at FIRST COST. * VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. MCDONALD & M°DIAEMID, BOOT MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



WINSLOW bPoRTS AND RACING CLUB. 'VTOMI NATIONS CLOSE 1.1 ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, at 9 p.m. At the "Winslow Hotel. 528 FLAGS FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. EN<IGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flags for the Diamond Jubilee, including Australian Ensign, New Zealand Ensign, and the Jubilee Fiag on Sale at 6d each. 5 9 ANDREW ORR. !%/!" ISS rpREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Speoialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences it required. Present address —Wills Street East, Ash burton. 4 235 H. M. JONES.



PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS Best Value Obtainable in the ColoDy. STATIONEEY, BOOKS, BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, TOYS, TOYS, BICYCLES BICYCLES TYPE WKITERS, CONCERT ROLLER ORGANS. LOWEST CASH PRICES. H. M. JONES. 5 26



I "T)ROPERTY at Tinwald, fronting Archi [_L bald Street, main thoroughfare. I rtiaA PRICE REQUIRED. 1 <sbl&\) PRICE REQUIRED. T.S. No 16 containing with square built Dwelling House, Porch at front en ! trance, Stab'e, etc , thereon. The owner having removed to the North Island is the reason of this Property being sold. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. B Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. rTIHE Adverti-er desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c ass of spiritsso that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIKS. Scotch. —Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buctunau's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland 5 McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" fc ham rock "j, Dunville's Belfast 5 John Jamieson and Son's—Bublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy "'; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County 1 Antrim- pure malt < Sir John Power's Special. Amekican. — Hiram Walker's Canadian C!ub, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's ' V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES, Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * • Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Danis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; MartelPs Datk, Gins of all grades, a.nd English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christch,urch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene diotine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best ; brandj, TheCaf<s is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cos*a % bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors hay© been reduced in price to meet %\xq' requirements of the Public. R, ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. " 205 WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boots and I shoes,— Mjsiaqk a Ze»ltiadiii Boot Store. ,



T. Bullock. rtl fify Good Building Sites. Three at XV/ # town sections, numbered 720, 721, 722, fronting Wills street east, in one block, the property of Mr Milsom. lam authorised to accept the above reduced price for the whole of these sections Easy terms, T. 2>ULLOCK. ON ACCOUNT OF~THE MORTGAGEE. "T7IOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con- JO taining £ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land Of good quality. Off- rsi are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent 0~l f\f\ PRICE wantedloTTot 25, oO X\J\J m containing \ acre, wit h four roomed Cottage, etc., thereon, well situated at the corner of Charles Street and Alford Forest Road, Aiienton, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Small cash deposit, balance by instalment. T. BULLOCK.



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FOR SALE. A NUMBER of Sections in Chert se Township as follows :—Lots 97, 99 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a £ .tore. T. BITLLOCK. TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage with scu'lery good cooking-range, toge'her with 4 acres of land, situated near the Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds, close to Smith's road. Rental 8s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERsT MR LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and Mount Somers District, are now open for sale on very easy terms of payment. < ('•n the Homestead Farm, 396 acres, there h a good Dwelling-house on corcre'e foundation, Dairy, Washhouse, Stable, &c. The property is well situated, being only about 3^ miles from the Spring liurn ra 1 ay s ation. The 108 i'cres is also conveniently situated, being about lg mile from the Mount Somers railwiiy station. Note—The terms of pay ment are very easy—viz , small cash deposit, balance bearing uiieiest t>t 5 percent, per aunum. For further pirtieulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. to~farmkrs"and others! L T7l OR SALE, at a Reduced Price, 2478 Acres, Being R.S. 28486, 28487, and 28597, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. The property is fenced and divided. T. BULLOCK.



EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF L. F. ANDREWES & CO. T>REMISES have been secured far a further term, and the Sale wiU be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRIQES, H. N. ANDERSON, . MANAGER. /^UIET COW for Sale, to calve in two XcJ months. Apply for address at Mail O x>e. 5 4 TINWALD. rriO LET—Cotton fronting Graham's _L Road. Possession cjb be given on Modiy, 3rd May. '" T. BULLOCK. The true leaf of the Tea plant, untatnperod with and pure; this is Kozie Tea, try it — tfoha Gw & Co., A|«nts. /



| Business Notices. | FLETCHER BROS., ) THE Cl-T,KBK>TEI> CASH GBOCEES. , emotaxMxawm rpSREM years ago started & Cash Syafcem, which has woiked satisfactorily, both io th« tlu buye.rand fche se'ler, and has been the means of adding many comforts to ihe home* ot those who wisely availed ihemselvea of the grand reform Hundreds now bay their ?u°°r^%Jti2V3 m BR S FOH GASH' tJii reby *cU,c wlerlgi, g their appreciation of the OAbH Si STEM. Look after the rimble billing by eking uto ELKTi HEX BKOS., and gettmg the very best value that mooey can buy. Although we do not adverti«a a price list, our country customers can get one on application, aid after pf rr.sing the am* F very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we se 1 oheaper than i any other hou em the district. ( WE LEAD, Fo7l°l7o"w WHO CAN. 200 OASES HI°HEST TEST KBROBENE. OAfk We u* re ast landin 8 a shipment of Highe»fc Tes Odorless Kerosene, none better to b had m the world, whioh we are selling lower than Chrwfcchurch prices Thw » a solid fact;, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to buy from us. ■ ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROT LKR FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PBJOES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Low<s« Wholewle BatM Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of muikeU fjr *pot oath. thertfore we can sell oheaper than any other house in Aahburton. CHINA, GLASSWAHE, EARTHENWAEE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tha mostluseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING JJRESJBNTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a rwifr, as we han just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware aod Etectroplattfwart, which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. t»™*»««»», »»»■ 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 64 each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at is 6d per pair. CUTLERY CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDROOMWARE. "TbEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomware, - Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom gets for themselves, or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going ehewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil L 18OT, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as well as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. IGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ABHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. . SHEARMAN BROS,, FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignmrnt of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Abhburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely taft, i *.nB. «ger and Produces » "»l'ch steadier and brigh'er light than any other Oil io the Market. No house should bo without it. 250 boxes candles. 25q Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Solf-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. " OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL & Acknowledged o be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. ■ * „ Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturer* of t£^lSSß^i^fiZl^^ Mt enable, us to offer them Cheaper thaa BICYCLES. """ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 55 "HUMBER," "SWIFT," "SINGER," "TRIUMPH," and " ATALANTA " CYCLES. 1 i J^^ 1' STOCK EVER LANDED in N«* Zealand-over 600 Machines. ! FINEST SELECTION : 88 Different Patterns. BEST CYCLE DEPOT IS THE COLONY. AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L IMI.TE D), «WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALEKS," 183 GEOBGE STREET, DUNEDIN, SHEABMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBUBTON. Z 242 M E L L O R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE! NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. FTMHE ONLY SHOP in Aahburton that ia selling the Wonderful Orack« _L proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on » new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to dateland ask for these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANBIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTQN,