ground that they came down. Then they were not timber, and could not be used as •uch, and ft? for firewood, they made very poor fuel. He was not in favor of large areas of pinus insignia being planted. Thl Chairman said the pines were only planted for shelter, and they grew very rapidly, and on soil where no other trees would grow. They made excellent firewood if cat up when green and allowed to dry. The Council were no' now devoting their whole attention to the putting in of pities, but were trying oaka and other foreign trees. The pines of cut back would not blow down. Mr Harper also bore testimony to the usefulness of the pines aa a shelter tree, a grower on poor land, and aa fuel. The report, which dealt with the areas of land and quantities ot trees to be planted on the plantation reserves, was adopted. PAYMENTS. The amount of £9* 12a 6d was ordered to be paid, being cost <f licensing election recently held. 1 hree years ago the Council had to pay £309 as cost of the licensing elections. Accounts to the amount of £806 11a 4d were pawed for payment. CHARITABLE AID. Ib was resolved to pay the charitable aid contribution monthly. WAKANUI FORDS. It was decided to hand over control of the fords in the Wakanui district to the Road Board, and *o execute necessary repairs before doing so. RIVER BHROACHMEJNT. Mr David Fuzgeruld, Wakanui. wrote regarding enroaohment of the river on his land, and other matters in connection there- With. The matter was held over until the engineer had an opportunity of reporting. TAXING BICYCLES. The Waitaki Council's tequest for co operation in obtaining legislation enabling Coon y Counoils to tax bicycles was not »grerd to. MOUNT SOMEBS* TRAMWAY RESERVE Permission was granted to Mr C Beckley aad others to fence the tram reserve opposite their property. WATER SUPPLIES. Several water supply applications were dealt with and granted. ROLL ALTERATIONS. A large number of roll alterations were ordered to be made, on application of parties concerned. CHARITABLE AID, The Taranaki County Council aent a circular in which it was shown that the whole of the charitable aid now raised in the colony wag levied as a tax on land, and ask ing for the Council's opinion as to whether or not the consolidated fund of the colony should bear the whole cost.—The Council was of opinion that the whole of the revenue required for charitable aid purposes should be a charge on the consolidated funds of the colony. birds' eggs. The Wakanui Road Board's letter re birds' heads and eggs was received. HINDS HAILWAY BRIDGE. The correspondence was read on this subject between the Chairman and the Minister for Railways.-The correspondence has already appeared in these columns. CALI PORN lAN THISTLE. The Chairman's action in taking steps to have a BUI drawn up dealing with the eradi cation of the Oalifornian thistle, was approved. HAWXE'S BA.? RELIEF FUND. The circular and subscription lists re Hawke'a Bay relief were laid on the table and passed round for signatures. CAMPING GROUND FOR ANGLERS. It was decided to set aside fourteen acreß of laud at the month of the Racgitata as * camping ground for anglers, and that ten ders for leasing balance of reserve be in vited. ANNUAL MEETING. As the accounts had aot been audited by the Government auditor, the annual meeting to adopt them was adjourned till next month. TENDERS FOR PLANTING. No. 1 contract, for planting trees was accepted from James Potter at £107 63 6d ; and No 2. contract from the same con tractor at £77 Bs. {Left sitting.)

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents ■

THE PEA RIFLE ACCIDENT.

TO TUB EDITOR.

Sib,—-In your issue of the Guardian of Thursday, 6th inst., I notice a report of the accident which happened to me-that of being shot in the back with a pea rifle. Well my name is Hoare certainly, but seeing my age is 23 you can scarcely call me » boy. Again you say that I was practising with a pea rifle in John Orr & Go's. yard. This is not correct, as the accident happened in a yard adjoining that ot Mr Orr's. I was attracted there by hearing the report of a pea rifle. Going over to the said yard I found a young man and a boy with a pea rifle, firing at a piece of tin put against a brick wall. Taking the rifle in my hand I examined it, and then fired one shot at the target. I walked to the target to see if I had hifc it, and while there Willie Colyer got the r.fle from the boy to whom it belonged, and probably through ignorance of the mechanism of the rifle* discharged the ■hot iuto my back. As lam in the employ of John Orr& Co., as counter-hand, your report of the acoident, which is misleading, might possibly do me injury, and for that reason I would feel obliged if you would correct your report in your issue of to-day. By so doing you will oblige.—l am, etc., S. G. Hoabe, Ashburton, May 7,1897.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

TO THE EDITOR,

Slß,—Will you kindly allow me to call the attention of the authorities to the ir regularity of current magazines at the public library, Ash'burton teems with reading and thoughtful men, but the magazines which would keep them in touch with the old world are very dilatory in their appearance. The present number for instance, of the Nineteenth Centuty— February—has become obnoxious because of the constant disappointment at not finding a later one. This is only one of the many which a visitor to the reading room would look for in vain.—l am, etc., W. S. Kingston.

Interprovincial News

Preaa Association—|Jy Electric Telegraph

Tiie Auckland Defaulter. AookCand, May 6 John Douglas, who was arrested at Ingle wood, was charged in Court to-day with theft. There are six charges, the amount invoh ed being over £200 C. He was remanded od bail, his own recognisance for £500 and two sureties of £250 each.

FOOTBALL.

The Ashburton Junior Football Club played their first match of the season in the Domain yesterday, against a team represent ing'the Volunteer. ' A very even game was witnessed resulting in a win for the Juniors by 6 points to nil. 1 Madden secured the fibt try for the Juliiora after a pretty bit of passing by H. p. Wilson and Stephens. ' The other pty was secured by Smith from a dribbling rush, neither resulting in a goat " filr*! Burns acted as referee to the general satisfaction, and Messrs Harrison and freeman were touch line judge*-;

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Suicide

London, Mry 5. Mr Alfred Johnson, an Australian draughtsman, who was employed in the Admiralty Department, committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. It is stated that his father was ruined by the recent Australian financial crisis The Late Sir W. Robinson. A large number of leading colonials attended Sir William Robinson's funeral at Woking. Sir John Forrest sent a wreath on behalf of Western Australia. Dr. Koch's Rinderpest "Cure" Capetown, May 6. The Cape Government admit that Dr Koch's cure for the rinderpest has failed.

Australian.

Prese Association--By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. New South Wales Railways. Sydnby, May 6. The railway revenue for the quarter shows a net increise of £39,000 com pared with the previous March quarter. The Drought \ Adelaide, May 6 i The drought continues very severe, especially in the North. Saturday and Sunday have been fixed as days of humiliation and prayer for rain.

THE PARIS CATASTROPHE

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Paris, May 5. Many instances of heroism were dis played at the bazaar fire, several of those who escaped from the burning bui ding returning to search for their relatives, and perishing with them., Baron Mackan re-entered the building seven times, rescuing persons at each effort. Many Indies who escaped into the streets died there from barns, while others with clothing ablaze, rolled about the courtyard, ostlers dashing water on them to extinguish the flames. General Munier, with his hair and clothes on fire, plunged into a horse trough, but succumbed to his injuries. Thirty others who utilised the trough to extinguish their burning clothes were saved. There is scarcely a titled family in Paris that has not been bereft of some member. The building in which the charity bazaar fire occurred wa« a wooden one. It was ablaz«. within five minutes, and collapsed in ten minutes. The interior had been fitted up in imitation of the shops of old Paris. A laaip set fire to the curtains on a stall presided over by the Duches3 d'Uz^s, who escaped. A dentist who escaped identified the Duchess d'Alencon amongst the dead. Received Wakapuaka May 7, 10 a.m., Guardian cfßce 10.55 a.m. Paris, May 6 The city is profoundly affected The chief theatres are closed, and those which are open are playing to empty houses. The cafes also are deserted. Terrible scenes have been witnessed at the mortuary. Many mistakes were made in identifying the victims. The body of the Duchess Aiencon was shrivelled like a mummy. Queen Victoria sent a message to President Faure expressing her deep grief. The Emperor of Germany also wired that he shares m the mourning.

The Extraordinary Case of Thomas Jarvis.

So widespread has been the interest taken in the case of Thomas Jurvi* that a special reporter was senc down to investi gate it, and give ihe facts as he found thcra. Thomas Jarvis stated in reply to the query, •* How d > you now feel. Mr Jarvife? '• Ever so mrioh better. lean now walk about and get up three flights of stairs, aa I did last week when I strolled up to the top fight of the Dr Williams' Medicine O'l.'s establishment, as I wanted to give them ocular demonstration of what T now could do and what Dr Williams' Pink Pills had done for me, I think it a fair per formance for a man who has been given up as incurable by the doctors and told he would never regain the use of his legs " "I suppose they were surprised to see you? ' "They were, indeed, foryon mnstknow that mine was a bad case of locomotor ataxie which has hitherto been pronounced incurable. That it is curable I can most solemnly assert. lam improving in health dally, can er joy my cold tub in the morning; eat my breakfasl. with a good appatite, and commence once more to erj >y life. Any one that has suffered tho excruciating agony I have knows what it is to ci.jay that happy state, convalescence." " I suppose most cv. ryone has read in the papers a detailed account of your severe illness and recovery, Mr J-rvib?" " They must have if they read the papers at all, because it has been one of the' moq't sensational occurrences in medical circles of this year, for c.rtain'y as far as the theory went locomotor ataxis was Incurable. I ana a striking example to the contraiy, and this has all been ace <m p'lahed by that simple remedy, Dr Williams' Ph>k Pills for Pale People. Although I have by no means been a lucky man in my journey through lire I was certainly lucky the day my t-ye caught an advertisement of a cure effected by them It was a case of another boilermakcr in England, and reading of the cure effected in his case I commenced taking them with the surprising results that you now wit ness." ' ' • Dr Williams' Pink Pdls for Pale P ople are an unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor a axis, paralysis, St yitua dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumiti-jtn nervous headache, the after eff cts of in tjuersji, palpitation of the heart, that tired feeing resulting from nervous prostration; all diseases resulting from vitiated humors in the blood, such aa scrofula, chronic ery sipelas, e'e Thty are also a speafb for troubles peculiar to females, such as suppressions, irregu'arSties and all forms of wetness. They build up the blood, and restore the glow of health to pale and sa'low cheeks. Jn men they effect a radical cure in all pises prising from mental iforry, overwork or excesses of whatever nature? Thgre are no ill effects following the use of this wonderful medicna, and it can be given to chi'dren with perfect safe y.

POISONED BY PHOSPHORUS.

Press Association—By Klecfcric Telegraph. Timaru, May 7. Afc the inqu ad to-day on the death of Maurice (JOoauor, aged 18, the jury found 1 that his death was due to iahaling the fumes of phosphorus while engaged in poisoning rabbits iv the Mackenzie country last month. This is the second death from this cause this season.

Nominations, with entry fees, for the 100 yds, 220 yds. 440 yds, and 880 yds foot races at the Winslow Sports are due at 9 o'clock to-morrow evtning. The Mount Hutt Road Board elections were held yesterday with the result that Messrs Andrew McFarlane, William Mr»rc;a and Peter Drummond were re-elee J. O^e: 250 ratepayers recorded their votes The election for the Coldstream Roar? Boa-d which also took place yeaierday. resulted in the re'urn of Messrs David Millar, K. H Dobson and J. Mcßeage. The polling for fche Ranguaba Road District resulted in the return of Messrs Harper, W. P. Kelloch, Edward Taylor and E. G. Wright.

THEJ ABHBORTON GUABDUN: FEIDAY, MAY 7, 1897,



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Public Notices in the matter of tbe licensing ACT, 1881, AND THE ACTS AMEND ING THE SAME. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of tho provisions of the above named Acts, a QUARTERLY (being the annual) MKETING of the LICENSING COMMIiTKE for the Ashburton Licensing 1 District will be held in the Magistrate's iCou thouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1897, at NOON, for the purpose of aonside'ing any applications made under the said Acts, of which due notice shall have been given. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER 5 7 Clerk to the Licensing Committee. BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close ro Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioaeeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at ali hours. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashbu ton, return, Is; Tinwald, return, Is 6d. TBEVUKZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. TT'VKRYONE accustomed to using th 4.0. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using thi Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, A.shurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is espacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLiCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Rerr^eentaMve, MR G P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Sharplik & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which haß come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has ' proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gros6 of Hee Ointment, email size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HOTOGRAPH J, J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue tha same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done jusi as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dpzen. PLATINOTYPE.— The finest artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. r^- Jm l\/r ITCH EL L, . ± . IVI ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGKAPHER, I Opposite English Church, Taacred Street Ashburton. 1013 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 Tuknkr. "' 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. |n?peo^iod'oordiallv invited. —Mitchell & Turves. ARRETTiBROS. have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at &2 j but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound' makes therp gfiyf, row— << Thfe Hall," Ea.it Street. WANTED Known—Customers in the habit of getting Magazines and Journals from L. F. Andrewes & Co., can have them falling at Shop.— iSfow H. N.. AispKRSON, East Street 5 31 WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting th.c latest style and b,est quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery . — Miss E, Barnes, Arcade and Tailored Street, Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealand ia boots guaranteed efi MjSWQij'a Mip4fe $$Qoi 8t(TO



Synopsis of New advertisements. T. Bullock—Land for sale. Ashburton Drapery Oo.—Fall nets. Friedlander Bros. — Aahburton yards, special entry. Wanted—Smart youth, apply Post Office. Hawkes Bay Relief Fund—Sacred concert.



QANUEa & jioiix Eucalypti Kxtract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not bo taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to U8 through, the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and G-reifewald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor oE Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifawald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen find freed of acids, resino is and other substances, adnerent to primary distillation, will develope the sanativs qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Dis Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is tha otsly extract corresponding to scientific tests, and tiie only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract. AH other crude oild are to bs cla33e'l amm? the turpentines,which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an menial medicament. These so-c lied Bucalypt 0 Extract which may have received distinction it Exhibitions as coißHiercial articles are used for me hanical purpofes areo ly ■ iacernible. By their deficiency in unigent oudour—whih our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the resu't of the coatracting ten dency of resins and tern ates. Iftbese crude oils, so-calLd eucalypti extract", are applied by mistake in cases of croup, brrn hiti, diph theria, internal inftamat'ons, dysentery,'wo mds, the conseq-ences are appaling. h\it safety always ask lor SANDKK & SON'S EUCALYPTI fcXTBAOT, andgei the old, well test*', a rd reliable preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, .Australia. SANDEE & SONS- 1. Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim As the swift years steal away. Beautiful, willowy forms so slim Lose fairness with every day. But she still is queen and hath charms to spare Who wears youth's coronal—beautiful hair. Ayer's ~ *> +> Hair Vigor will preserve your hair, and thus pre serve your youth. "A woman is as old as she looks," says the world. No woman looks as old as she is if her hair has preserved its normal beauty. You can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded hak by the use of Ayer's Hair Vigor. GOLD MEDALS Chief Expoßltlona^ Wanted. WANTED—A smart Youth for (. ffice and Store. Apply own hand writing, stating age, Box 26, Post Office. 5 61 WANTED Known —Now showing Magpie, Jackdaw, Black and Red, and Flesh colored Fall Nets —Ashburton Drapery Company. 5 60 AN Address will be given (D.V ) by H, C. Severs in the Oddfellows 5 Hall, Sunday evening, May Q, at 8 o'olock. Hymns in Engl sh and Chinese. English— " Take my Life," •• Rock of Ages." Chinese —"Knocking, knocking," "Gate ajar," etc. No Collection. 5 46 ]"riOR SALE—Two ijrain Crushers. J Proprietor requring lirger machines. App'y—Mail Office. 5 22 FOR SALE, Cheap—First-class Harness florae, by Petkin Warbeck. Apply A.8., Mail Office. _ 5_3 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancxgd Street, " 4 91 rt Q'V FOR £13—Encyclopedia Britaa owO • nica, 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published pries—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now booked. This is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nansen's " Farthest North."—H. M. Jones. IF your boys and girls are rough on boot try Mellor's Indestructible School Boot's WANTFD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our repent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Every thing new and up to date in shape, style, arid pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner W~~ ANTED Known, Inspect FLEWiJEB Beq7,' show of Crockery, etc., suit j able for presents before going elsewhere. ' It wiU pay you.—Flbtcherßros., Cash Supply Stores'. ~ ' WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros. , Cash' Supply' S tores < XTEW LINKS in Clothing. A first-class I\| Colonial Tweed Su,it a'f 3qs. Call and see.' Qrand i!a'n,ge of Men's Mercery.— VV. H. CpLLfER.^ The tr«e leaf of t^e Tea plant, unhampered with and pure 5 this is Kossie. TEA, try it — John Orr & Co,, Agents, FOUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash dißcount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approvi*l,-~Bahbbct •■ans. "The Hall." East btrett.



; Entertainments. THE HAWKE'S BAY FLOOD DISASTER, A CONCERT WILL be given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, TO-NIGHT. In aid of the Relief Fund. Under the patronage of Hia Worship the Mayor. Tickets 3', 2s, Is. To commence at 8 o'clock. WM. JOLLJFFE, 4 286 Hon. Secretary. TJAWKE'S BAY RELIEF FUND SACRED CONCERT, BY THE ASHBURTON BRASS BAND. IN THE DOMAIN, SUNDAY, MAY 9. [ Programme : I—March (sacred), Nativity - (Lintou) 2—Concert piece, Love's Reverie—(Round) 3—March (sacred), Sabbath Morn—(Wright) 4—Air Vari6, Adeste Fideles—-(Round) s—Song (sacred), The Exile—(Keller) 6—Selection, Torquato Tasso—(Doniz.'tti) 7—March (sacred), Angelug-—(Wright) B—Selection, The Stranger- (Seamen) 9—March, The Laat Shot—(Jubb) God Save the Queen. Collection in aid of the above. To commence at 2.30 sharp. R. S. ELSTON, S 58 Hon. Sec. ' Friedlander Bros., Limited. ASHBUKTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1897. SPECIAL ENTRY. WE SHALL OFFER as above on account of a Client, — 1 AAA HALFBRED FOUR-TOOTH IUUU WETHERS Forward turnipere. ALSO,—Fat & Store Sheep, Cattle & Pigs FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 59 A uctioneer. "SATUEDAY, MAY 8, [897 SPECIAL ENTRY. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRCK, Limited, have received instructions to sell AT THEIR YARDS, WEST - STREET,— £T Three and Four year old pedi- £? I O gree Heavy Draught FILLIES. O Further Entries Solicited. Sale at 1 p.m. FRIKDL.aNOHR BROS., Ltd. R FRIEDLANDER, i 5 50 Auctioneer. "TXTANTED TO PURCHASE -100 Tons I OF j BRIGHT OATEN MIEaF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. np ACRK ™FARM~ AT MfcTHVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale a .Small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6. Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Publ'c Library, Methven. The land is of first-class quality. Also,—lo Aci es of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. i enders nnEIDERS are invited to be sent in not _L later than SATURDAY, May 15, for ths Right of Sports, Selling Luncheons, Confectionery, and Oysters, at the Winslow Sports, on May 24th inst. For conditions, e.pply to A. A. FOOKS, 5 45 Hon. Sec. R. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. FTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his X Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest e'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:— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk j and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur ; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith —"Encore" jQilbey's "Provost"; Robert-son, 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; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben i more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—" fcham 'rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson ! and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special, i American. — Hiram Walker's Caa&dian Club, Ontario. The following in bulk always in stock-—Walker's,Dewar'sandSons, Mitchell's y.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8,. fsr invalids and *'***; Hefineassy'is * * *• Pascal Combeau.'s Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old pognae and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and caße; Martell'g Daik. Gins of all grades, and English, and Otuoaial bottled Ale and Sfco^fc, sad Dunedin and Christc^urah Bu^|k Beer i^lways in stock. A^l classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrenae, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES, A long win? lu^ |a?l«dibg gpeciaj Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands, The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. I »' I K. ALEX AN DEB, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, i ASHBURim m



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. A£\K ACRES, about four miles from 4fc^?J Hinds Railway StatioD, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows :— R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in all 425 acres. The improvements consist of good dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The land is partly' fenced, and has been nearly all laid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, j Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at he low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica ion. T. BULLOCK. I BATUKDAY, MAY~£ ' TO FARMERS, DEALERS and OTHEF& IMPROVED FARM OF 60 A C R E S. 60 Well situated, about 1£ mile from TiDwald Railway Station* MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr T. flickman to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,—- Lot 22, containing 60 acres 3 roods 9 perches, originally part of Graham's Farm, situated about 1£ mile from Tinwald Railway Station. The land has been down in grass for four or five years, and is well watered with a permanent creek. There are 2 aores fenced off and partly planted, making suitable sitdVor a bouse. This is a class of property often enquired for, being conveniently situated to Sale yards, and not far from town. v Liberal terms of payment, Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 5 Auctioneer. HINDS DISTRICT. 124 aches. 124 Fronting the River, and near the Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owter' to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, — 124 acres beint? R.S. 4396 and 22374, fronting the Binds River and along side the Railwy Live, mostly good wheat land. One of the sections, it will be observed, was a very early select ion: Further particulars on application. Terms ff payment v?ry ea*y. A large proportion of the purchase money can re main at interest at 5 per cent per annum. Sale at 11 30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 6 Auctioneer. satukday, may 8. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Fronting West Town Bdt an rl continuation of Cox stree', also fronting North Town Belt ami John stn et, Netherby, as follows :— Lot 9—contaiuing 1 rcol, corner of West Belt and continuation of Cox street. Lot B—cont lining 38 perches just above, on the opposite side of the street. Lot 20—containing 32 perches, John Btreet, Netherby, Lot 24—containing 1 roo.i, corner of McLean street and N'>rth Belt. MR T BULLOCK has received instruc tion» to sell ihe above allotments by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the date narmd, on account and by order of ihe Trustees of the late Mr William Mitshell. Inspection invited. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 33 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MaY 8, 1897. Cottage and Section situated in Church Street, Hampstead. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr W. S. Patten to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date his property at Hampstead, being Lot 36, containing acre, fronting Church street,.on which is erected a Dwelling House of 3 rooms, store room, fowl house, piggery, etc. The land is of excellent quality, and the garden well stocked with fruit trees. Being suit* able property for a, working man, and close to a school. Will be sold on easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 16 Auctioneer. Public Notices. WIKSLOW hPJBTS AND RACING GLUE. DOMINATIONS CLOSE 1> x ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, at 9 p.m., At the WinsJow Hotel. 528 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ACCOMMODATION LICENSE. IHMNRY TIMPSON, of Mount Somers <) 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 AccomnDsod.ation License for the said Hotel. HENRY TIMPSON. May 3, 1897. 5 44 TUT IS S mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences if required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, Ashburton. 4 235 EX "Qoqhic.* Barjjett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direot from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling iv the Pound.—"The ]I«1I," But



f Business Notices. i ■ ■ ■ - „ ... 1,. ... ■„ 11, r FLETCHER BROS., THE OELEBEATED CASH GROCEES. FTIHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the X buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many comfotts to the h' nn»s of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform Hundreds now boy their Goods at FLETCHER BROS. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their apnreciation t.f the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the Dimble shilling by taking it to FLKT( HKR BK(K, and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the sine very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than any other house in the district m _ L W «A« |N . WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROBFNK. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b bad in the world, which we are selling lower than Christehurch prices. This is* solid fact, and anyone wishing to get the beat Kerosene and save money should not fail to but from us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOtJR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowst Wholesale Bate*, Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of markets for ipot cash' therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Ashburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with the 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 us a visit, as we hay« just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplateware. which we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6*i each Electroplated and Cut G!ass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 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. cutleryTcutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson*, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARE. ""bEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomware. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for themselves, or for* wedding present, should not fait to see our stock before going elsewhere. 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 I,lBtT, to take with them by rail, lowt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, as well is that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS.; CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. the boot trade. McDonald & modjarmid, or the Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Bostock Beehive, Wolfs Otto Herz 3TROKOBCH, 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. D ' VJ R b .DeßcriP, tion, of/« ofcs» Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used, M CDONALD & M^DIARMID, BCOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. NEW WALL PAPERS. _—____^__g/\» JUST ARRIVED—A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. CALL AND INSPECT- J. WILSON, .CORNER ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET.



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. X AM NOW BELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE AUCORDEONS, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY, CIGARS OF THE BEST BR4NDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for 1«. WATCHES, I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Wuterbury, efc WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffabi having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooms, where visitors will find a Jong felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarder* will fio4 tU the comfort! pf »



NOTICE. ANY Person found treaspassing on th* Riversdate Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will U prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. jWILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aehburtop, FRIDAY—Short Service, 7 30 p m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 am.—Morning Prayer. 3 30 p.m.—Holy Baptism. 6.30 p. m.—Evening Prayer. ! REV. T. A. HAMILTON. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE, I HENRY F. BRITTON, of Ash . burton, hotelkeeper, do hereby gir« not cc that I draire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Court hove, Aahbuiton on the 3rd day June, 1897, app'y for Certificate authorising the muo of a Publican's License for a house, situtte at Ashbnrton, and known as «»• Commercial Hotel, containing thirty-fly* rooms, exclusive of those required for th* use of the family. Dated the sth day of May, 1897. , 49 H, &KIXION,