CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold oiraolves reipons'b c for the opinions expressed by our correspondents!

THE WAKANUI ROAD BOARD ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—There oan be no doubt at all m the mind of any ratepayer m the Wakaiiuißoad District, as to why Mr Peter Stawarc and Mr W. H. Rule are to be opposed at this election. It is not because they have served the ratepayers inefficiently. Mr Sewarfcit one of t he oldest members of the Board, ano has done good service during the time he I na held a seat. So highly was that service thought, of, and so firm was the faith m his integrity, sagacity, and loyalty to the dis <ri. t, that, when the late Mr Murdoch Bruce died, and by his dea'h the chair became vacant, the eyes of the other mem bers lun.e.l at once to Mr Stewart as the natural and best successor of the lamented centummwhohadpres dedsolonga. daoably over the deliberations of the Board. Mnee then he has occupied the chair, aud hia dis charge of the dude* devolving upon him has been satisfactory m the highest degree. Mr Rule's membership of the Board lias also been satisfactory ; he knows the whole dis trict well, the result of a long residence m it, and the fact that he has " a stake m the , country," as the hackneyed phrase has it, is a very strong reason why he should take a keen personal interest m it. Both men are specially qualified for seats on the Board, and every ratepayer knows that m a ten miles march their superiors cou'd not be found for the particular kind of busiaess they are required to transact m the interest of ratepayers. In a previous, letter I showed why they had been attacked by a certain newspaper writer m this town. I showed that the attack had been made simply out of petty spite and spleen because these two gentlemen, along with other members of the Board, had failed to see any necessity for spending the ratepayers money m useless advertising m hia paper. I , showed also that the outcry against the Board for prosecuting rate defaulters witn oub respect of persons was traceable to the same cause, aa well as the other outcry against them for allowing some ratepayers to fallin arrear I didthisso well that the writer, whose literary efforts are usually such aa would *• fail" a fifth standard boy before ths inspector, credited my letter to the "repottorial pen" of your establishment. This is a species of flattery never likely to be paid to the writer m question. But it is this writer who is trying all he can to outt Messrs Stewart and Rule from the Board. ! Let me tell him he has a contract m this much harder to accomplish than several hard tnskß he has recently set himself. He will find it harder ihau getting into Parliament, harder than trying to injure a popular auctioneer because of his social relations, harder still than to sell an old bull as a frisky young heifer. I h&\ e nothing to say agaiit9t Messrs Quig ey aud beddy. They are very decent men ; and m an ordinary Way, and associa'ed on the Board with good men, might do good work ; hut neither of them have the experience, energy, and grit of the men they have been put up !O supplant, and I regret they should have lent themselves at a 1 to this miserably spiteful contest. In calmer mi ments lam sure they too will regret it. Of the result of the election I have no doubt, as I have a thorough belief m the good sense of the Wakanui ratepayers —I am, eic., Riverside Ratepayer.

BOSHERS CONFESSION.

Press Association—By Electiic Teiegraph

Wellington, April 30 The existence of a further statement by Bosher m addition to the confession already published is not denied, but it is understood that the gaol authorities consider that m the public interest the details should not be published. It is, however, known that m this statement Boeher describes how he committed the murder, and adds that the motive was robbery. He goea od to say thai he securednomoney,beingdisturbedafur the murder by some one knocking at the door. This was evidently when Miss Atkinson knocked about 9 pm., and bears out the theory that the murder was committed at 8.30.

THE LONGBEACH HOUSE SALE.

The sale m the Aroade to-day of a draft of horses from the estate of Mr John Grigg, Longbeach, was very largely attended, many buyers from a distance being present. Mr David Thomas, who was auctioneer, bad made special arrangements for the aale. New and permanent yards of heavy timber had been fitted up, m rear of Mr John Orr's premises, and a temporary rostrum provided, and here the sale began ; with the light un broken horses. These were 26 m number, and Mr Thomas, had just succeeded m sell ing the last of them, and had removed 10 the Arcade to continue the sale with draughts when we went to press. Thero waa fairly spirited bidding for the light unbroken horses, which were all bred on the Longbeach Estate, and were by Xerxes, Norfolk Lad, and General Tracey. Light horses have been rather a drug m the market of late, but to-day'a sale elicited good bids, and prices ranged from 5 guineas for a black colt by Xerxes up to £20 for a bay filly by General Tracy, out. of a t^pot mare. £9 was a common price, flO vas frequent, while £12, £13, and £16 occurred. The draughts were a splendid lot, and there were buyers present from Geraldine, Rangitata, Dun sandei, etc. As we go to preasj, the sale ia proceeding, and high prices are being paid «nd the bidding very spirited.

Mr R. Friedlander will sell the race pri vileges on Wednesday next at Friedlander Bros.'stores—ll.3o. Messrs Friedlander Bros, will sell by auction at their West street yards to morrow, a special consignment of twelve first class draught horseß, and another line of six, out of all which farmers m want of good plough cattle ought to be able to suit themselves. A bazaar and Bale of work m aid of the Flernington Manse funrl will be held m the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on Tuesday next, to be followed by a concert m the evening. By advertisement m another column Mr Silcock thanks those school committees who supported him at the recent Education Board election and intimates that he will be a candidate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Sawle. A poll for the election of three members of the Mount Hutt Road Board will be held on Thursday next, between the hours of 9 am. and 6 p.m. afc the Board's office, Methven. The candidates nomi ated are Messrs Joseph Batty, Peter Drumrnoncl, Andrew Macfarlane, William Morgan, and George Murdock.

CABLE NEWS.

Australian.

I Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Commonwealth Bill. Sydney, April 29 As there may be some difficulty m both Houses of Parliament m arriving at an agreement on the amendments m the Commonwealth Bill, the Premier states that no effort will be m ide to do so, but each House will submit its own amendments. A Narrow Escape. A tannery at Albion Park w«p destroyed by fire. Four men sleepin on th*3 top storey had a nanow escape. They jumped from a window fifteei feet from the ground, and one fractured his ankle. Victorian Politics. Melbourne, /\pril 29 A caucus of the Opposition to ap point a leader during the absence of Sir John McTntyre m England was not by any means a happy gathering, and dispersed without accomplishing I its object. Members claim a free hand during the absence of the Premier. West Australian Elections Albany, April 29 The Premier was re-elected for Bunbury unopposed

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, April 30, 10.15a.m , Guardian office, 11 a.m. A German Convention Capetown, April 29 A treaty of friendship and commerce has been concluded between Germany and the Orange Freo State.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka, April 30, 10.20 a.m Guardian Office 11.57 a.m Mew Soutli Wales Finance. Sydney, April 30. An interim Finaucial statement shows that the treasurer expects the revenue to exceed the estimate by £18,000, and that he will be able to carry forward a credit balance of £104,000 for the year ending June 30 Mr Reid bitterly condemned the j efforts that were being made by a j section of tho betfer class of the com munity to dtfraud the Treasury m connection with the payment of land tax.

New South Wales Politics

Sydney, April 29. The Legislative Assembly adopted the Address-in-Reply. Mr Reid promiced a deputation of the unemployed thai, the Government would do all it possibly could to relieve the distress Amongst other public works it was proposed to expend £100;00G on regrading the railways. The colony's finances were splendidly strong. It could get millions if it wanted, but was not going to expend money on v eless works.

THE WELLINGTON SENSATION.

{Press Correspondent,)

Wellington, April §9. Regarding tlie connection of a deceased poliucian's name with the rumours of a poisoning case near Wellington, the Post last night had the following:— '■ The police of Wellington have for some time past been making enquiry into a supposed case of poisoning, and this fact has m some curious and scandalous w-iy c 'me to be associated with the name 3of well-knowo persous, who are no more concerned m it than >he writer of theße words. This we have placed our selves m a position to sfate upon the best authority. The story that has been set afoot and ia being buzzed about the streets is of so infamous a kind that it is impossible to al lude to it m a more direct manner, but that the abominable slander may be at once sti fled, we would ask every decent citizen to discountenance and deny it. The story only come to us yesterday, and we took imme diate steps to determine its value. As a result we repeat we have the best authority foratatingthat.it is a horrible fabrication-" The police deny that any diainterments have been made, but all the same I am confident that certain exhibits have been sent to the Government Analyst for examination, and there must be a suspicion of poisoning m thege pases, which are two m number.

A project is afoot for the establishment of a woollen mill m the neighborhood of Inver oargili. Six Maoris,-fined for trout fishing on Lake Rotorua and neglecting to pay the fines, were sentenced to fourteen days' imprison ment with hard labor. The Mayor this morning dismissed with a caution a man who was charged with drunkenness. It was a first offence, and the Mayor was lenient. ; A few days ago a family of about a dozen weasels was noticed at the junction of Ohoka road with the Middle Island road, and not tar from street, on the west of the town of Kakpoi. The animals were plump and apparently very active.

SPORTING.

TIMARU RACES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Timaru Rackcourse, April 29. 1 he following are the concluding results— Timaku Trot.—Factory Girl 1, Craie; more 2, Huntly 3. Dividend—£s 17s. Selling Rage.—Stockfish 1, Toxa 2^ Bold 3. Won tidily. Dividend—£l 19 . Flying Handicap — Jewel 1. Molly Darl ing 2, VaniiU 3. Dividend -£3 4a.

SECOND DaY.

Timaru, April 30. The races were continued to day. The weather is again fair, ;tnd the attendance fair. The f llowiug are the results : — Steward's Stakes.—Salvo Siiot 1, Lady Leu 2, DjulA- i veni 3. Won by a length Dividenri~£3 3 . i County Platjb. ~ Glenmore 1, Izal 2, Glad dis 3. Won by a head. Dividend—£3 1. .-.C.J.C. Handicap.—Vandyke 1, p.teh at d Toes 2, Salvo Shot 3. Won by a length. Dividend—£4 3a. Novel Rack —Toxa 1, Kosehill 2, Stock fish 3 Won by haifa length. Dividend— £3 19s.

WELLINGTON RACES.

' Hutt Racecourse, April 29. ■ The following are the conclu img results— First Hurdle Handicap.—Much Ado 1, Dividend—£l 16s. Welter Handicap. —Voltigeur l, Lotion 2, Hillstone 3. Dividend—£3 17s. First Hack Handicap. — Stockade 1, Muscatel 2, The Major 3 Dividend—£l7. Railway Handicap. — Goldspur 1, On Dit> 2, Strath Braan 3 Dividend £2 13a.

THE AbHBuKTOft tiUMtbIAK i tfrJUAY, AMUL 30, 1897.



The Wellington correspondent of the Press telegraphs that it is rumored m semi official circles that Mr George Fisher, Major Steward, and Mr Edward Tregear have been appointed a Royal Commission to enquire into the position and working of private benefit societies m the colony. The princi pal societies of the kind are the Union Company's and the Colonial Sugar Company's at Auckland. The Darlington, Was., Journal says editor ially of a popular patent mediciue. "We know from experience that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarr<?ha Remedy is all that is claimed for it, aa on two occasions it stopped excruciating pains and possibly saved us from an untimely grave. We would not rest easy over night without it m the house/ This remedy undoubtedly saves more pain and sufferiug than any other medicine m the world. Every family should keep it m the house, for it is sure to be needed sooner or later. For sale by Ash btjrton Djjua Company, Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doabtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequaller 1 for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and »or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles la IJd, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout) the varvV &



Business Notices, t - " -? FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCEBS. rjIHREE years ago started a Cash Syst-m, which has worked satisfactorily, both to tfc* J_ buyer and the seiler, aud has been the rnpans of adding mary comforts to ffee hrm* <^t thOBC who wiaely availed ihemselvea of the grand .eform Hundreds now buy their ru°°?i\o trr F<^' a rP^ KR HR S Fo< GASH- thereby •oknowlertßir.g their appreciation of the CAbH bYSIEVI. Look afw the limhle shil.ing by akh.gn toFLI T< BERBBO^ und getting the vtry best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertUe * price hat, our country customers can get oue on application, ai d after perusing the lam* very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell ch«ar»r than any other hove m the district. " WE LEAD, FOLhijW WHO CAN, " 200 OASES HWBKST TE^T KEROSEKE. Ofifi We are just la ding a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b had m the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch prices. This it a solid tact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kero&ene and save money should not fail to bo* from u j. * ROLUTTd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied m any quantity from ?lb bag* to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholetala Ratet Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy m the best of market* tot tpot cash* therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Aahburcon> 1 CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stock*! with th« most useful artioles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEA P. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESETS. Anyone going to buy t, Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a vwit, at We haw £&^fS*3i%t?Z£!* Ohi1"'»-"" -4 ****** •»•* 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10< 61 each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Ala.rm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large »izj Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, larce sizs Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleryT cutlkry. best makers, lowest prices. Johnson 1?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. bedboomware7~bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever setn m /Bbburton m Bedfoomware. Anyone wish.ng to get a handßome and artistic Bedioom Sets for tremaelve*. or for* wedding present, should not tail to see our slock before going el-ewhere Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUrTooUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897, to tike with them by rail, lewt oi goods., free of charge, please bear this m mind, mSwcl as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. «»*w«i EGGB, EGGS. JBEESWAX BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above m any quantity at highest raaiket ratet, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUKEDIN AND WELLINGTON, TITILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT H. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, East Stuekt, Ashbtjeton, FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing,on THURSDAY, April 22, when HIGH-CLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s 6d Monthly, and PIANOS from 22a 6d Monthly. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Purchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate m the Dresden Piano Company's Free Life Insurance, fuller particular* of which may be obtained of the Manager, 4 199 J. A. X. RIEDLE, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson. ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOa AUTUMN AND WINTER. 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T ADIKS' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French andJSnglit-h I J Dress Fabrics m Wrcat Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Sergei, navy and blacke. Ladies' Corsets m a'l the new makes, PD, V and N, Ac. LATEST NOVELTIES m Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Featben and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES, most fashionable Good, all sewn^aeama ; Infants' Dresses, Pelisses, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves m Silk Suede, aud Kid ; all priceß. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited m Ashburton. BLANKETS AM) FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SKOES, best makes. Ladies'UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid, ISUITS TO ORDER from £2 ISa Od ANDREW ORR.



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JUST ARRIVED—A large assortmeuc of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling At greatly reduced prices—PlPES-G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers, Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eigle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U N Q'S, 6.1. Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is Pears' Shaving Soap, la 3d Soap and Bow!, Is ; Frosaard'a Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d a bundle 4 10 NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN. 4 295 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, SILVER & K.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET, T'T'AS Jusfc received a new Stock of JEWELLERY AND vVATCHES Direct from England. The Largest and Choicest Stotk m the District is to be Been at S. SALEK'S EAST S T iiEET. SPECIAL Attention is drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S. f SALEK'S, for repair. The true test of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done*



T. Bullook. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897 Freehold Section, conveniently situated m Havelock Street, nearly opposite Butler's Hotel, numbered 473, with two-roomed Cottage thereon. ALSO.— 1 acre fronting the West Town Belt, numbered 86 part of RS. 4905; nice sile for a house. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell the above properties by auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY next, May 1, at 11 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 4 244 Auctioneer. Fnedlander oros. SATURDAYjUIaY 1, 18977 Special Consignment of 1 d FIRST.CLAKS DRAUGHT MARES JL& and GILDINGS, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from a Southern Client to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, AT THEIR YARD S, WEST STREET, "I Q\ FIRST-CLASS MARK 3 and IC\ I L<) GELDING-. L/C These Horses can be thoroughly recom mended being all young, strong, anil good .'•lamps, and are subject to trial, being just out of work. R. Fi-IKDLANHKR, 4 284 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF a/.Li'. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897. MESSRS FRIEI.LANDI'R BR(K, Limited, instructed by the Holder of Bill of Sale, will Sell at their WEST STREiiT YARDS the following :— /» DRAUGHT HORSES. o o o w s. 1 Dray, 1 Trap, Set Disc Harrows, Double - furrow Plough, M -ssey Reaper, Set four - leaf Harrows, Broadcast. Seed Sower, Harness, and Lot of Sundries. Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 283 Auctioneer. MAY 5, 1897. I\/rESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO^., JAjL Limited, have received instructions from the Ashburton Racing Club to Sell at their Stores, West Street, as above : — THE PRIVILEGES IN CO.NNECTION with their AUTUMN MKETING. 1 Publicans' Booth (No. 1). 2 Publican's Booth (No. 2). 6 Right of Sports, 6 Horse Yards. 4 Cards, 3 Luncheon Booths, Sale at 11.30 a.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 304 Auctioneer. 'XJTT ANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. D, Tnomas. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 I). THOMAS, rrj r>i r>j Co oa Co »-+. «-+. ••-♦• o o o 5j 55 *v& *^ _ r- r^ p^ |fe g§S g S§; fc i § " g & to | P J» iragtwtf and {nviqar<iUng<m>NfU) Vtnus



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Wanted OY.S ' ERS, Flounders, and all kinds fis.li, f:esh and smoked. Ra-bits — Jkwjtt, nrnett Street. 4 303 TO LET-—Cottage an<i half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 9! WNTED k^wn.~^For~Sttse, Good Quim C'W due to calve now. Apply W. C Page, N- ti erhy Stoic. 4 297 QUINCE for Sa'e for Jam or Jeliy, aJeo good keeping apples All ki"ds of if'< ait and Forest Trees at James Porter's, A'lenton Nursery. 4 293 IjIuUND — Nineteen shilling-* ca h to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WELDON'S Ladies' and Children's Journa's for March, Young Ladies' Journals for April, Review of Reviews for April Someth'ng to Read, Navy and Army, lao Ziski by Corelli, Mistress Spitfire, Briton oi Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books.—H. M. Jones WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, »tc, suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Flktcheb Bros., Cnah Supply Stores. WANTED Known^Speeial Show~ln our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeds and a Urge variety of Single Robes to Seiect from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. "ANTED~KnowD^-The Newfiannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 WANTED Known—The cheapest and I most reliable boot shop m Ashburton at Mellor's Zealiindia, Boot Store. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajfc Street. '"YXTANTIiD KNOWN, that you "may VV rely on getting the latest style and best quali yin Autumn and Winter Mil linery, — Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are i^»d at Mellor' at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boots and shoes.—Mellors Zealandu Boit Store. WANiI'D Known—A. Ore,, Agent for the eel orated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 [ TTUST LANDED — A Uigh-ciaGB~KTd ; fj Glove, four sturls, all colois; price 4s. Fuiy equ.il to usual 5s 6d quality. —W. H. (Jollier. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the litf.st dress materials and trimming?. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes | just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. 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 Pouud. -"The Hall," East Hreeb. "VTEW LIN. Sin Clothing. A first-olas^ Jl\ Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and sue. Grand rauge of Men'a Mercery.— W. H. Collier. WANIKI), EggsT 1000 d. z-n7musb, be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax ; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Public Notices. AC IiNOWLELGEM EJSI\ ~ DR. AND MRS TREVOR desire to ex press their thanks for, and h*gh appreciation of the sympathy cf their numerous friends ; a* also the many ac s of kindness and help rendered during the illness of their clear litle diugh er. 4 300 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. npENDERS are invited for PROVIDING X and PLANTING Trees, as follows :— Contract No. 1-—Oak, Birch, and Insignia —27,000. Contract No. 2—Larch and 0ik—24,000. Specifications at Council Office, and I Tenders, addressed (o the Chairman, to be Bent m not later than 11 o'clock a m., ITRIDAY, 7th May next. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, April 23,1897. 4 213 ~~ MOUNT HUiT ROAD BOARR I HEREBY give notice that the follow . ing Candidates have duly nominated as members of the Mount Hutt Road Board. JOSEPH BATTY PETER DRUMMOND ANDREW MACFARLANE WILLIAM MORGAN GEORGW MURDOCK And that a Poll for the Election of THREE of the above named Gentlemen will be held on THURSDAY, May 6, between the hours of 9 am. and 6 p.m., as provided by Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the amendments thereto, at the Road Board Office, Methven, the Schoolhouse, Barrhill, : and the Schoolhouse, Lauriston. G. H. ALINGTON, 4 302 Returning Officer, A BAZAAR and Sale of Work m con nection with the Tinwald P>resby tfrian Church, and m aid of the Fiemingtoa Manse Fund, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON TUESDAY, MAY 4. A Splendid Luncheon Provided. Charge Is. Tea and Refreshments—6,d. An auction sale of Produce, etc., will take place during the afternoon. In the evening a Concert will be held, for which an exceptionally good programme has been arrangedt To commence at 7.30 Admission 6d. J!JSO_I NORTH CANTERBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION. I BEG to Thank the Ashburton District School Committees, and other Districts for the Support accorded me last election, and to intirnite that I shall be a candidate for the vacancy caused by Mr Sawle's resignation. 4 299 W. J. SILCOCK. I A M NOW A CASH BUYER OF PRIME SAMPLES OF WHEAT. D. THOMAS. 4 8%



| Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. | FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Chcir Practice, 8 pm. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m. —Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 3 p.m. - GREENSTREET. 6.30 p m.— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. • • • Cleanse your blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla—the most thoroughly reliable alterative ever compounded. For scrofula, boils, ulcers, sores, car buncles, pimples, blotches, and all disorders originating m vitiated blood, this medicine is a specific. Ayer's Sarsapariifa is equally bene. ficial as a remedy for catarrh, rheu matism, and rheumatic gout. As a Tonic, it assists the process of digestion, stimulates the sluggish liver, strengthens the nerves, and builds up the body when debilitated by excessive fatigue or wasting illness. Physicians everywhere con,, sider Ayer's Sarsaparilla the best. It is a skilfully-prepared combination of the most powerful alteratives and tonics. No other blood-purifier gives equal satisfaction or is so universally m demand. Ayer's Sarsaparilla PREPARED BY OR. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Matt., U. 1 A. GOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions, Ayer's Pills cure biliousness Public Notices, upper abhburton road board. nnHE Annual Meeting of rate-payera of .JL the Upper Ashburton Road Board will be held m the Board's Officej West Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, May 1, at 12 o'clock noon. DONALD McLEAN, 4 265 Chairman. BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASaBURTGN, (Close to Arcade) TTA\ING taken over the above com modius Stables, I beg to solicit a continuance of the liberal support given to my prede peasor. I can Bupply at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DUGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Alao a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions, Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TEEVURZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m thia department duiing our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m Bhape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran tad to cure all discharges from the Urinary i Drgans, m either sex (acquired or cons i mtional), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the Wotid Proprietors : Thb Lincoln and MiDLiKu QopwiiKa Pnue Comfa»v, I ipalPt F<ngl§^t|



The weather prophe;spredict that the long fine dry *pc 1 which we have had will be followed by a very wet and Bevere winter. The one thing needful for protection ag.iinst j the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of wiuter clothing, wliieh has hitherto given such sitisfaction, and m anticipation of a still larger eale for these goods, this season they are now showing j probably the largest stock of waterproof ! tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever [ exhibited iv Ashburfon. They are also supplying ladies' anil gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defect ive money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers aJwa)B warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—A dvt. 4 294 It will be seen from an advertisement m another part of this is.'ue that >Qam Cleaver, who worked so long for Harry Pget, is stilt shooing horses m the old shop n«ar the Cub. A dvt.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. I)REPARE for the winter's rain, and _ ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East streett Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou ! equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with beat materials. , KNIVSS wA SCISSORS GBOUJf V, I



WANTED Known—Men's Boofcs m great variety from 4s lid to 30s at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. F you are m wapt of a good atroDg work ing boot be sure you call at MULLOB'S Zealaadia Boot Store,



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist aud Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just iasued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. Thiß book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaile Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71



Synopsis of New advertisements. Templar Hall, Tiuwald—Bazaar and sale of work. Mounfe Hatt Road Board—Nominations. For Sale—Cow, apply W. C. Page. Acknowledgem nt—Dr. and Mrs Trevor. D. Thomas—Cash buyer of wheat. Shearman Bros.—New business advertise ment. Friedlander Bros.—Sale of RaciDg Club privileges.