THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Advance on Phersala. Further Greek Reverses, Feeling Against the Royal Family. Identical Notes from Russia and Austria, Proposed Got fcrence cf the Powers. Greek Victory at Valtstino. Suggested Armistice.

PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Athens, April 30,

The Turks have occupied Trikhala. The Duke of Sparta is m command of 25,000 troops at Phersala. The Turks are rapidly advancing on the town, and the outposta of the two armies have already touched. OBinan Pasha, who recently arrived at iSalonica, proceeds to Janina at the head oi 30,000 Turkish reinforce ments.

Protests have been made m the churches against prayers being offered on behalf of Royalties. Edhem Pasha occupies the Duke of Sparta's quarters at Larissa. The Greeks are gradually returning to Larissa, and are amazed at finding their property intact, and the residents being kindly treated. The Greek League for the encourage ment of war is provoking risings m the Turkish provinces, and threats have been made to set fire to OonJ stantinople. In Athens turbulent hostility of an intense kind continues to be shown towards members of the Royal family. The Duke of Sparta's wife was hooted, and it lias been found necessary to remove the coat of 'arms from the Royal carriages and alter the servants' livery m order to protect the occupants from insult. The Greeks sustained severe reverses m the fcpirus, and are now fleeing towards Arta, whfire the Turks are advancing, Volo has been captured without resistance. Many guns and much munitions and supplies fell into the hands of the Turks The whole Turkish army are now receiving Mauser rifles. Constantinople, May 1 German officers declare that the severity of the discipline m the Turkish army exceeds that of the German army during the Franco Prussian war. St. Petersburg, April 30 Russia and Austria m identicil notes have informed eaoh of the Balkan States that they are gratified with the position of neutrality maintained m regard to the war. The Emperor of Austria hag left St. Petersburg on his return to Vienna. London, May 1 The Powers are becoming suspicious because strong Turkish reinforcements are being despatched to the front, although m European centres it is recognised that the military spirit of the Turks has been thoroughly aroused. Beceived Wakapuaka, May 3, 10 a.ra., Guabdian Ofliee 10.40 a.m. Athens, May 2. The German warship Kaiserin Augusta and the British warship Pelorus will protect the Royal family m the event of their being m a position of extreme danger. M. Delyannis ex- Premier, who was dismissed from office by the King haa promised to support M, Ralli, who has formed a coalition ministry, so long as the Turks occupy an inch of Gieek territory. Colonel Smolenski and a force of fifteen thousand Greeks defeated nine thousand Turks at Valestino, repulsing three charges of the Turkish cavalry and decimating one regiment. Constantinople, May 2. Edhem Pasha telegraphed that the engagement at Velestino was serious, that the Turks captured three forts and four entrenched positions from the Greeks. He adds that the Greeks are now retiring on Volo. Received Wakapuaka, May 3, 10 a.m. Guabdian Office 11 a.m. London, May 2. Lor 4 Salisbury proposes that a con ference of the Powers be held m Paris po discuss affairs relating to Eastern Europe, Beoeivcd Wakapuaka May Z, 12.30 pm. ! Guabdian rffiee 1.35 p.m. Berlin, May 2. The Emperor William sent his feli citations to the Sultan on Edbam Pa&ha's achievements against the Greeks. This is the probable result of the Kaiser's openly expressed hatred of Greece. The result is largely due to his aversion of his sister the Duchess of Sparta being converted to the Greek Ohurch. M. Delyannis, ex-Premier, declares that the King refused to withdraw from prete, of acctpt the amended frontier Toe ex-Minister of Marine complains that the King is responsible for the inefiectiveness of the fleet, his Majesty having secretly altered the plans of attack. Beceived Wakapuaka May 3, 12.30 p.m., GUARDJ4N 9ffi«« I P-01* Tlie expulsion of the Greeks from Turkey has been delayed for a week Mr Ralli, Premier, is anxious to secure a fortnight's armistice, though he fewitmtes to propose it

SPORTING.

Asliburton Uacinff Club.

The following weights have been deolared for the Mshburton R.ciog Club's Autumn meeting, to be held on thursday and Friday, May 13 and 14: — Nethbbby ttiuu Weight Handicap, 30 eova ; six fiuiougs. »t 1b st lh Boulanger 912 Alcestis ... 8 6 Mauser ... 9 2 Wed.ock... 8 h Double Bveat 9 0 Rex II ... 8 * Mount Uair 8 12 Gloaming 8 0 Miss Orwell 8 11 Baulfcfi«ld 8 0 Liberty ... 8 9 Saladiue ... 8 0 Padlock... 8 9 lofa ... 8 ° Vanquisher 8 8 Ashbohton Autumn Handicap, 40 aovs; 1| mile. Telemeter 8 10 Lo d Zetland 7 8 Skirmisher 8 8 Speculator 7 4, Salvo Shot 712 Belligerent 7 2 Manawanui 711 Annoyance 7 0 Mklbose Pony Handicap, of 25 aovs ; four fUlloilgH. Minister ..., 913 Lucy Glitters 712 Mania ... 9 8 U elb ck ... 712 Picklea ... 9 8 Botfly ... 7 7 Loo ... 8 3 Golden Tresses 7 7 Phyllis ... 712 Nigger ... 7 7 Naacy ... 7 12 Grove Fabm Handicap, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. Boulanger ... 811 I Liberty .-78 Salvo Shot, ... 8 5 j P.dlock ... 7 8 Mauser ... 8 1 Alceatis ... 7 5 Speculator ... 712 ! Bimetalliat .-7 2 Misa Orwell... 7 10 j Tale o'War ... 7 2 Laghmok Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; two miles. Katipo ... ser Kockwood ... 25sec Mist ... scr Tracy Belle ... 28stc Bed of Stone scr Statesman ... 28sec Factory Girl... 10^c Cosmo ... 30sec laiiulet ... 15sec Dromin ... 35sec Toby ... 18sec Wild Boy ... 35sec Black Oak ... 18sec Actress ... 35*ec Mount Joy ... 22sec Flora ... AOaes Victoriall.... 22sec bailor Boy ... 40sec Tralee ... 25aec Telemster was scratched at 11.45 this morning for the Aehburton Autumn Handi cap.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Wellington, May 1. The weather was fine for the second day's races, and the attendance fair. The course was much improved. Following are the results: — Hutt Handicap—Voltigeur (Skeets) 1, Pompom 2, Lotion 3. All started. Good race. Won by a length and a half. Time— 146 Div.dend—£4 Bs. Back Welter-—Stockade 1. Dividend— £3 18:1. Autumn Handicap, of 200 soya ; 1% mile. —St. Paul, Bsi 111 b, 1 ; Strath Bsaan, Bst, 2 ; Lorelei, 7at 111 b, 3. Won m a canter by five lengths. Tim:—2 13$ Dividend— £2 10s. Hurdles—Tally-ho 1, Flirt 2, Britannia 3. Dividend-£2 4«. Suburban Handicap, of 100 soys ; se>en furloDgs.—Pom Pom 1, On Dib 2, Barshot & Loveshot +. Won by a head. Dividend— £14 la. , , Hack Flying—The Major 1. Dividend—* £16 14a. Farkwkll Handicap, of 70 soys; five furlongs.—Goldspur, lOat 12! b, 1 ; Voltaire, 6ac 101 b, 2; Undine, 83t, 3. Won by a length. Time—l.sf,. Dividend—£l 18s.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By I lectric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, May 3, 10 a.m., Uuaudian officp, 11 a.m. Cape Colony. Capetown, May 2. In the Assembly, Mr Merrhuan, an ex-Minister, moved a vote of no-confi dence m the Government. On a divi sion the vo'ing was equal, and the motion was defeated by the casting vote of the Speaker. Received Wakapuaka May 3, 12.30 p.m., Guardian office 1 p.m. Tidal Wave m the West Indies. New York, May 2. Severe shocks of earthquake accom panied by a tidal wave were ex perienced at Montserrat, Guadeloupe, and Antigua m the West Indian Islands. .Hundreds of people were killed. lieutenant Eloff Promoted. Pretoria, May 2. Lieutenant Eloff has been appointed Chief Lieutenant of the Pretoria police. Sentenced to Death. Madrid, May 2. Another batch of twenty - six anarchists have been sentenced to death at Barcelona. Massacre of Explorers. Rome. May 2. News has been received that a band of Ethiopians massacred Oaptain B)ttego, the leader, and several mem bers of the Italian East African ex ploring party. The rest of the party were captured by the natives.

Australian.

Press Association—By Blectric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 3, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m. Cardinal Moran's Silver Jubilee. Sydney, May 3. Cardinal Moran's episcopal silver jubilee was celebrated yesterday with impDsing ceremonies?. During the afternoon a large number of congratu latory addresses were presented. Alleged Murder, Adelaide, May 3. A post mortem on Richards, supposed to have been murdered by Beard, re vealed th'*.t the deceased had been shot through the back of the head. Western Australia Elections. Pebtii, May 3, Fo far, seventeen Ministerialists, fifteen Oppositionists, and one Inde pendent have been elected. Illness of Sir W. Robinson, The Premier lias recaived a cable announcement of the serious illness of Sir Win. Robinson, and no hopes of his recovery are entertained,

THiii h&Mbttko* ttUAiiDUK : MONDAY, MAY S, io»?.



\ Business Notices, FLETCHEE BROS., A THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCEBS. FTIHREE yeara ago started a Otrh System, which has woiked sn'i-factorily, both to rh« A. buyeruud the seller, and has been the means of (adding many eou foits to life hottM* of those who wisely availed >hecnselv6B of the gr»nd ieforn». Hundreds now buy their G L °°^otFLETOHKR hR S' FOa GASH, Lherehy acknowledging their ■pbNowlimi ii the CASH SYS! EM. Look after the bimble bhihiugby aking v toFL^T« BKKBRCK, and getting tke vt ry beat value that money can buy. Although we do not advcrtia* a price hat, our country customers can get one on application, and after ptruling the ■»!»• very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we i«.l cheaper tbaa any other hou,e m the district. WE LEAD, FO~L°i7(7w WHO CAN. 200 OASES HI°HEST TEtfT KERUSKNK. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to bf had m the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisechurch prices. This is a solid fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerouene and save money should not fail to bu* from u». * ROLLITT's SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied m any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowtst Wholesale Ratee Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy m the best of markets for epot cash, therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with tht most useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay m » visit, as we h*vt just opened up some very choice and useful Chiua, Glassware and Eleetroplateware, which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 103 6i each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, frotn 3a 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Bets of Jugs from 2a 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. CUTLER~CUTLERY. best makers, lowest prices. Johnson'?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Kodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARE. ""bEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen m Ashburton m Bedroomware. * Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedioom Sets for themselves, or for a wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going eltewhere. 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 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this m mind, M|W«M as that we send gooda to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above m any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY RTORIS, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUBOH, Telephone 24—80 x 67. IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OP DUNEDIN AND WELLINGTON, "TTTILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS , AT H. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, -' East Street, Ashburton, FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing fon THURSDAY, April 22, when . HIUH-OLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s 6d Monthly, and PIANOS from 22s 6d Monthly. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Parchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate m the Dresden Piano Company's Free Life Insurance, fuller particulars of which may be obtained of the Manager, 4 199 J. A, X. RIEDLE, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson. ANDREW O'ER. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER. 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T ADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make j French and Eaglwh JLj Dress Fabrics m Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated •' Fearnought" Btrge«, navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets m all the new makes, PD, V and N, &o. ' LATEST NOVELTIES m Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES* MACINTOSHES, most fashionable Good, all sewujseams ;. Infa.nts' Dresses, Pelissra, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves m Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited m Ashburfcon. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid vain*. Ladies' and Genta* BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from la lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR. ]



THE BOOT TRADE. MoD( l_NA'*.D & McDiAKMID OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly m the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, including the Duke of York, Bostook Beehive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, S I ROKOSCH, ixad MACALLAN House Make.. OUR Window *hows 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 m position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. FVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers ma le to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M CDIAKMID, B OT M NUFxOTUu'EKS AND IMPOuTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager " HUMBEE," " SWIFT," "SINGER," "TRIUMPH," A ™'' AT AL ANT A'' CYCLES. T ARGEST STOCK EVER LANDED m New Zealand—over 600 Machines. JLj FINEST SELECIION : 88 Different Patterns. BEST CYCLE DEPOT IN THE COLONY AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (C I M I T E D), «WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALIiBS," 133 GEOBGE STREET, D U N E D I N. 5 fcHEAKMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASDBURTON. 3 242 SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely saf«. it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brigh er light than any other OH m the Market. No house should be without it. 250 SOXES CANDLES. QSO Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc , etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. £5 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged o be the Finest Oatmeal m the Co'ony. Guaranteed free from anj adulteration. Being m direct communication with the brst British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes oi goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to ofLr them Cheaper than moat Wholesale Houses m the Colony. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGI'NTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCfcE DEALERS, Samples of machines may be seen on view m window, Catalogues and all information on application, SHEARMAN" BEOS., MARKET HOUSE, Telephone S3 T. Bullock. FIRST-OLASS 01 ArY Good Building Sites. Three P A I* IVI S oV-LU I town sections, numbered 720, -*- --■*- -*~v —*-*- Kjm 721, 722, fronting Wills street east, m one block, the property of Mr Milsom. lam authorised to accept the above reduced price FOR PRIVATE SALE, for the whole of these sections Easy terms. , T. _>ULLOOK. p arfc of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATE, fr txr \*7 at -n Near Waimat", South Canterbury, __ New Zealand. TO LET—Cottage fronting Graham's /bout M^.tiU™'"™ g'° b 6 Si"° °° 9HAH ACRES CHOICE AGRICOL. -' T. BULLOCK. _UUU TUBAL LANDS, m well . fenced farms of various sizes. TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage with scuUery —~—■ good cooking-range, together with 4 npHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, acres of land, situated near the Agricultural JL bountiful y watered, and cannot be and Pastoral Show Grounds, close to Smiths surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and road. Rental 8s per week. Apply to SHEEP FAITr NING. T. BULLOCK. ■ • Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, TO LET—Cottage and Two Sections within few minutes' walk, by good roads, of fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. lands offered. Rental 6s per week. The Property is surrounded and subdivided T. BULLOCK. by roads, is within cine miles of Waimate . — township, and about equidistant from Timaru OJS ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE, and Oamaru shippiug ports. T7IOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con- Immediate Possession will be given,, Xj taining £ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property • Term?! L,ib.eip*J, is well situated and the land of good quality. •*— — Offrrs are invited for this as the mortgagee For further particulars apply to is determined to realize, Terms <ian ba Messrs WRIGHT, VTEPHENSONA CO., arranged. DaLGETY&CO,, T. fcULLOCK, FLEMING & HEDLEY. Agent GUINNKSS & LeCREN, ______ _ FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited. T>ROPERTY at Tinwald, fronting Archi- Qr Mr DOUGLAS, JtT bald Street, main thoroughfare, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. ftifJA PP4CE REQUIRED. Particulars as to terms of Sale may be 6fyXr£\J PRICE REQUIRED. ascertained at Maij, Office. 4 177 T.S. No 16 containing i icre, with square ~~ ———- built Dwelling House, Porch at fro«t en- FLAGS FOR THE^ DIAMOND trance, Stable, etc. thereon. The owner JUBILEE, having removed to the North Island is the .____ reason qf this Property being sold, -«-,xt wxr iiAxm V ™nmrp O -. vi Inspection invited. IJIN-IGN HANDKERCHIE.S, suitable Eaey terms of payment cm be arranged. a If !° C 6 .Dial"? nd i ttb. lleeJ ftp *tp tjiTi i nr , X including Australum Ensign, New Zealand _.__.. ._„_____:__. Ensign, and the Jubilee F.»g on Sale at 6d I^l A A PRICE wanted for Lot 26, € r ac n h> Axmt}l - W <^bIUU. containing \ acre, with four 5 9 ANDREW ORR, roomed Cottage, etc., thereon, well situated fTZ otttphptM'Q p tUTti r H at the corner of Charles Street and Alford X auu OUU X C J±, Forest Road, Allentoo, opposite the entrance Aehburton. j to th,e Wcnollen fa^toryf „„„, T m T"^ *, SMI cash deposit, balance by instalment. wmSwiM-Q™)?*?]!!!'' m P<m' ___ T. BULLOCK. Vestry Meeting, 7.30 pi. ■"■"""■* " ~ - Choristers' Practice, 7.30p.Ki. FOR SALE. THURSDAY—Brotherhood p{ St. Aadre w, 7.30 p. m. A vn .. c ™ «c .. . FRIDAY—.Short t*.rvice, ?50p m. NUMBER of Sections m Chertse ' Township as follows-.-Lot^ 97, 99 SUNDAY SERVICES, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 11,4, 115,' Ud and 117, each, containing a 7r were. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. T. BrTLLOCK. 11 am.—MorningPrayer. | *__.____ —___„ _ 3 30 p.m.—Holy B,ajAtißQ}.. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 6-30 P-ra.-~jWning Prayer. —— REV. T. A. HAMILTON. FOR SALE at a Reduced IMce 24?8 \ ~-~*-> acres, being R,S. 28487, and TTTANTED KNOWN, tha,t you, ajay 28597, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. W rely on getting the style and The^roperty is fenced and divided. best quality \n Autumn and Winter Mil -1 T. BULLOCK, linery ? — Mis^ E. Barnes, Arcade a*(l ■-■," '.' - , ' > ■'■^.i W Li i uij_ a Tancred Street. Childrens' milliaery » -, , . , . .. ._ _, Specialty. Do not fail to see the wiodowi* frapant and Imgoratay -New Vwu* jf Rdie , i m mm^ w »4 e



Hanmer and Graves. A N T SID, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SBEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GF.AVE6. WE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and ktep them ia Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING \ARDS opposite ihe Ashburion Saleyards lately iv the occupation of Mr Bronte, and are prepared to <lip s!if>ep there at current rates. Little a Dip will bemused. Pl(* FEED. CHICK FEED. WE havo for i-ah—'^ru'h^d Barhy (5?..0: ) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Oriick Wh- a r. SE^Y WHEAT, SKKDOU.^ SEM) B Ri.E , VTTK c n Supply &KED WHEAT and YY O iT->, ah varie'ies, Ki-uvrn m Vf»iiuuH dsKtiicts ; %)a<> Chovalidr and Oapt BARLKY FOR^EED WE have imported seme of this well known Bvrley for winter feed, and will be glai to let Fatmjrs know of its special qualifications if they will call m. FROM SOUTHLAND. WE havo a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. i¥j^~oA/Iu ~ <\TE Have for Sale Li ag and Short TV Feed Oats. OTAFF7~CfIAFK \\T i-3 Have for Sale PRIME OATEN YY SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line fur Cow Ft-ed. PLOUGa ISHAKES! KEGULA R Supplies Imported by us, direct from the makfr,« ; both Ransomed a;.d Hornsby'a—stand;ud aiz-j|. P<ic s, lowest current. RoTaL OlL—l6o° Fire Test Water Vi him, Odourless, and Perfectly Sdtfe. \X7"K h- Id a, regular Supply of ti ia well YY kn wn Brand of Kerosene, ncKui'wiedgtd io be the most Superior ()il m the market TGmWLTUI^~"&ALTr I7IOR Dressing Calilornian Thistles, or for : Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity oa hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have ia Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Silt (best table), Rock Sail, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvaninert Sheep Netting (moßfc suitable for fencing off lurnipf), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot {machine dressed), Oik—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c, WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. 1 QC\ ACRES, ■ Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed XOO Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. O1 t\ A<^KS > near (ieraldine. Good /4JLO House, Stable, Granary, Coach i House, ami Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks and well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. C\Kf\(\ ACRES, Lauriston. Large &O\)\j Dwelling House and Stahles, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yard? and other improvements, which are all m first class order, A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF I | Wf\f\ ACRES, Rangitata. Good JL I \J \J House, Stable, Woolahed and Yards (all new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlandfer isros. or» ACRrt FARM AT METHVEN. TTfTE HAVE for Private Sale a Small VV Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-olaas quality. Also,—4o Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application, 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTANTED TO PUROHASE -100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN bHEAF CHAFF* BROS. Ltd. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1897. T\/|"BSSRB FRIEDLANDER BRCK, IYJ- Limited, have received instructions from the Ashburton Racing Olub to Sell at their Stores, West Street, as «.bove : — THE PRIVILEGES IN CONNECTION with their AUTUMN M BETING, 1 Publicans' Booth (s<>. 1). a Publican's Booth (No. 8). d Right of Sports, 6 Horse Yards. 4 Garde. 3 Luncheon Booths. Sjkla at IL3Q a.tr^. R. FRIEDLANDKR, 4 304 Auctioneer. 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.—" Th<^ Hall,". 3^jb Street. . ■' u':'' WANTFD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and W\o(;er. trade! Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values r-MIXCBWb AKO TVE,NEK I '■ ■ ■



D. Ijumtss. J AM A CASH BUYER OP < GOOD OAT SREAF OHAFFj 4_s_6_ P. THOMAS. I AM N(Tw A CASH BUYER OF PRIME SAMPLES OF WHEAT, D. THOMAS. 4 2 8 Public Notices, RECEPTION TEA MEETING A TEA-MEETING to welcome the Rev l~\_ R. Taylob to the Ashburton Circuit tvilt take place on THUKSDAY NEXT, bth inst. Tea on the tables at 5 30, to be followed }y a Public Meeting to commence at 8. Tickets for the Tea—One Shilling; chil- Jren 9d ; to be obtained at Mr H. M. Jones', ?r from any of the Stewards. 5 24 A BAZAAR and Sale of Work m con nection with the Tinwald Presby terian Cnurch, and m aid of the Fiemington Manse Fund, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON TUESDAY, MAY 4. A. Splendid Luncheon Provided. Charge Is. Tea and Refreshments~6d. An auction sale of Produce, etc., will take place during the afternoon. In the evening i Concert will be held, for which an exceptionally good programme has been arranged. To commence at 7.30 Admission 6d. 4 301 MOUNT HUXT ROAD BOARD. I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing Candidates have duly Hominated as members of the Mount Hutt Roid Board. JOSEPH BAITY PETER DRUMMOND ANDREW MACFARLANE WILLIAM MORGAN GEQRGtt 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 Schoolhouae, Barrhill, and the Schoolhouse, Lauriston. G. H. ALINGTON, 4 302 Returning Officer, fT^larkT HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING . ■' TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANDS, Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, WiHa! Tins, Mild, Ipdium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 40-^ 2s. Just Qpened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEON! 3, More to arrive. pipe§ m EN?LSSS Variety, CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANpS, Cavours 13 per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATCHES, I AM SELLING CHEAP, perfeobioD, Waterbury, eto, I



"Wanted LOST last Sdtuciiay Buuch Tliree Small Keys, between Union Bank and OAd lei ows' Hall. Finder regarded. 323 SPRATS, first of season; Bloaters ani all kiuds of fish Jo-Nigh' Jewitt. Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 525 FOR SA L E-Two <Jr<un Ci ushers Proprietor requnng larger machines app y—Mail Office. 5 22 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of | laud. Appiy, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 I[!OR SALfC, Cheap—Fist-olass Harness Horse, by Perkiu Warbeck. Apply .8., Mail Office. 5 3 _QQW FOR~£l3—Encyclopaedia Britan 3jtJ § nica, 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published price—£37 for £13 caah. Oidets now booked. T<>is is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nansen's 1( Farthest North."—H. M. Jones. /~\UIET COW for Sale, to calve io two VcJ, months. Apply for address at Mail Office. * 5 4 FUUND —N meteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical I system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following daya. The cream of the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeds and a Urge variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTKD Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockefy, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. W" ANTED, EggsTlOOO^dozen, muaUbe fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax ; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Storesj WANTED Known —Firat-class jUr*sa making, Style and Fib guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the litest dress materials and rimminge. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. EX "Gothic" Birrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufactures, some special lines m Drapery,, etc. Cash discount Oue Shilling m the Pouud.-"The Hall," East Street.



Synopsis op New advertisements. Lost—Bunch of small keys. Sprats, Bloaters, aud all kind of fish at Jewitt'*. Church Services—-t. Stephen's. Tea Mcc i. g-Thursday uexc. H. M. Jones—New business advertise-' ments. j New Zoalnnd Clothing Factory-—New . advertisement. I Land for sale—T. Bullock. J



Mr Pickford, who, m a fib of melancholy, made an attempt on hia life on Friday las-t, is far from out of danger, but; hopes of his recovery are cow higher than they were. A welcome is to be given to the Rev R, Taylor at Wetjley Qhuroh on Thursday evening, at a tea meeting* and''subsequent public meeting. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using hag neither strength nor fl ivor. If they try Ko?ie Tea they will be satisfied. Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb. The true leaf of the Tea plant, unfcampered with and pure ; this is KQ2JB v-k *"~ " John Orr * * * -—i "y i&--~ .. _v., .rfgents. J. Wilson, of the Are-ide Paperhanging and Painting Warehouse, has just completed extensive alterations m hia premises. He , has a splendid'assortment of wall papers ju^t landed from Home, A new advertisement of the firm'g will »ppear m our next iasue.—