CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Aasooiation.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sir W. ClFarcourt. London, Mpj 7. Sir W. V, Harcourt is suffering from influenza. Penny Postage. In the Hous-e of Commons Mr Fan bary stated that the colonies objected to the establishment of penny posf:agp on letters sent to Gr at Briton, v hil< the foreign States o>>j c'<d !o Imp rift fenny postage on letters from Ore f Britain to the colonies. England's Foreign Policy. In the House of Commons th' Opposition raised a debate on '> Government's foreign policy. !Vi Asquith and Mr Morley w«-re absent, and Sir to y, Harcourt w-a ill. v* Cutzon twitted the l(ndic*l > itd having no alternative p«<!ic> 10 off" r and said 'hat th> ir mouth - were full \ denunciations, hut they had no hr<titi.s An IHuminated Address. May 8 Queens! an ders resident in Oren Britain have decided to present to th« Queen an illuminated address to com memorate the record reign Cavalry Remounts. Th© War Office authorities have irr formed Sir A. <>larke, Agent-Gene'a) for Victoria, that they are unable to purchase Australian horses as re mounts under five years of age, but are willing to purchase seven-yenr-olds. The impression prevails in military circles that Argentine horses are stronger and hardier than Australian animals. The War Office is making enquiries as to the price of Australian compressed hay and oats. Pictures for Sydney. Margetson's picture, " Ihe sea hath its perils," has been purchased for SOOOgs, and Yeend King's " The gar den by the river " for 500gs, on behalf of the New South Wales Government for the Sydney Art Gallery.

Australian.

Preu Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, Tlie lew South Wales Premier. Sydney, May 8. Ministers entertained members to celebrate the Hon G. H. Reid's depar ture, la the course of a speech, Mr Reid hinted at the probability of Sir Joseph Abbott succeeding Sir Saul ' Samuel as Agent-General in London. I Mr Reid left for Adelaide by train, and v large crowd assembled to wish him ban voyage. in Amalgamation. Melbourne, May 8 The Court has sanctioned the am >! gatnation of the National Mutual Life and Assurance Associations of Victoria.

OBITUARY.

Pres« Association—By Electric Teiegraph. Copyright. London, May 7 The death is announced of Theodore Beutjthe Mashonaland and Abyssinian explorer.

THE LATEST.

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Pr«Bt» Association—By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, May 10, 9,50 a.m , Guardian office, 10.50 a.m. A Shocking Accident Melbourne, Ma/ 10 A shocking accident occurred in the Albion Mine. An engineer named Strick went into a small chamber underneath the pumping engine to take the measurement of a part of the machinery. To assist his purpose he Bent the engine driver to turn on a little steam. After doing so the latter heard a piercing scream. He rushed back, and found Strick trans fixed by the plug rod of the engine, which rises and falls with the motion of the engine.- The rod entered near the right hip and went clean through the body to the left side, Strick died four hoars after the accident. file Commonwealth Bill. Hobart, May 10. Government has decided that Parlia ment shall meet on July 6 to deal with the Oeinmonwealth Bill,

CHINESE MISSION.

- —•—- I Mr H, C. Segers' invitation to hear aa I address on (he Chinese mission and hymns I sung in their own language by local Chinese, «j was so extensively accepted by the public on I Sunday evening that, juat as soon as service was over in the churches in town, the Oddfellows' Hall was crowded to the door. Miss M. Barratt was pianiate for th* even ing, and Mrs Segers and Miss E. Barratt led the Chinese hymns, s>ung by tive Chinese from the garden ne«r Digby's. Mr Segers offered prayer in English, which he concluded with the Lord's prayer in Chinese. Ho then asked the Chinese to sing the hymn " Knock ing," which they did under the leadership above noted. The celettti»ls are nob very brilliant muicians, their ideas both of time and tune being phenomenally hazy, but what fhey lacked in these particulars they made up in energy. Later in the evening they sang another hymn. They had bet;u po vided w-th Saiikey's hymns, printed in Chinese under the usual musical notation, and the volume is certainly a funny looking piece of lirerature to any, one accustomed to Sankey's mnes scored over English words. They had also been provided with copies of the Holy Scriptures in their own language, and the bib es bo printed are really handsome volumes, Mr Segers gave a leDgthy address, c imposed mainly of his own religious 'story. It w.s the tirst time he had ever «ddress r d an audience so large, and to his 1 expe ienee must be attributed the length of that part af his address dealing with hia own spiritual experiences. They were no doubt very interesting, and at i» fellowship meeting woul < be specially to ; but to a crowded »nd mixed uudi^nce, mostly as sembled to hear something about the Chinese, and hear the local Chinese gardeners HBg, Mr Negera' apologia lacked attractiveness. After he had spoken frr h'lf an hour there began to be cob aiderable movement in the audience, I and by and by attenuation was the rule on the benches where congestion had reigned immediately before. Mr Segera saw hia error wheu too late, nnd realising that hia long address had unduly protracted the meeting, he closed before he had given his hearera what would have been very interest ing to them indeed — some account of the work he is doing among the Chinamen iv Ashburton. In a brief conversation with our representative, he said that eighteen months ago he started the local mission he ia now carrying on, arid regularly every Sunday afternoon he hold* a meeting in the China men's house afe Digby's. There are eight Chinese living there, and they all attend and display great interest in the reading of the Scriptures. Mr Segera to make any headway with his flock, saw that it would be necessary to learn their language, and he has set himself this task. He has so far succeeded as to be able in a great me.isure to road it, though he has no yetao mastered its tremendous difficulties as to be able to converse in it. But he can guide the men's Btudiea of the Book, and with what he knows of Chinese ; and they of Eng lish the work proceeds. Every one of Ashburton knows Mr Segers' enthusiasm in anything he enters upon, and he is entitled to the very highest commendation for the woik he h*s taken up here. Tie fact that he was able to bring five intelligent well dressed Chinamen to the hall to take part in his meeting is proof that his labour is not in vain. He speaks hopefully indeed of the woik —one tha was almost wholly neglected here until he took it up—and his fai h is of the strongest that once the Word of God is placed in a man's hands, and an* interest awakened in its contents, it will become its own expositor, and bear good fruit. We wish Mr Segers every success in his mission.

Plump Against a Big Fact

It: ia not properly any part of my baa' j ness to ei,force lessons in ethics ; there fore f commonly leave that responsible (a kto those whose vocation it is. But j no mtn can continually write on the sub- Y-c which oons'itute.s the burden of these es-.^s w:thout now and then running p!um;> nyAiiiHf. a mighty fact in morals. If jmi wit I }.•■• good enough to read the following f-horr. Jetters I will thun try to -i'ow rt'by [ w;>a naov. d to speak as Ij nave sp.-.ke-ti, 'My d.iUjh-or Annie J^ne,' writes that I yuir-g girl's mother, 'now tivo years of • «\ was a fine healthy child up to March, j 1891. wlu>n die began to sicken and fall tw*y Bhe had no appeti.e and eveiy (. m tide <<i food she tock carn^ up She u>r.t strength rapidly and within a forfc riight she w>-s thin as a rake, being noc \ Much tlse but skin and bone. For days Und d*ys she lay in a hal-conscious con i i-jn, ,-carcdly moving hand or foot, and all apprt^ranc. lif le,ss. I had a doctor at'eniiiitg her four weeks, and he said the child was suffering from indigestion, yet, so f*r a- we nould see, his treatment had n=i 'ffdct My husband and I, and all that saw th« poor baby, thcught she was slow'y 'lying, aud w< were nlmoat hi art-broken at he though' of losing her. •Not hi g that wegavo herdid the slight est, good, and tho child whs fading away, when one day, towards the end of April, a lady c^lad, and after seeing Annie Jane, advised us to use Mother Seigel's Syrup. She said she had known the lives of many children saved by t his medicine who were t down with the same complaint. 1 hurried to get a bottle from Mr Routly, the chem ist, In Susan's Road, and began giving it in small doses. In less than twen y-four hours the child began to eat, the sickness stopped, and wa could see a change for the better. We kept on giving the Syrup, and in two weeks Annie was well as ever, and fast getting back her flesh. Since that time—now four years ago—she has never been ill We consider that) Mother Seigel's Syrup saved her life. You can publish this statement and refer anyone to me. (Signed) Mrs Annie Alexander, 35, Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, August Ist, 1895.' My son Joseph, writes Mr Joseph Bond, of Baiter's Green, Bfaytield, Pusses, was never strong. He did not come on like other children. He was weak, tickly, and puny. He ate but little, and wa usually mpiin until he vomited most of it up again. Nothitggave him strength. In February, 1894, his feet and ankles tegau to fester. Next three abscesses fornud on his neck and under the chin, making deep holes. He was merely ekiu and bone. The abscesses seemed to be exhausting his life's blood. He wis in a doctor's care 6ve months, but gov. no bettor. From July (189 i) he had four months' treatment at the Tunbridsje Welle Hospirnl, without benefit. Tha doctors gave him m 6 iciins and cod-liver oil, bat nothingdtreng hened him. 'In December, 1894, I concluded to take the ease into my own hands, and gave him a medicine that had cured my wife —Mother Seigel'a Syrup. T.> ourast<n ishment and deiighb he btgan to improv> in a few days. He could iat, and wss stronger for it. We kepr g v;ng bun the Syrup, and he grew bettt-r t v<.ry dny. The abscesses soon healed, and he is now a fine healthy by, ninj yt jars old, and strong for the first time shica he wis born. Publish this letter if you wi h andiefet inquirers tv we. (Signed) Joseph Bond,' July 26-h, 1895.' What, now, is t hat mighty fact in vrmralt-? Ask-yourself the question What j-Htict wad there in the suffering of these two little. children'^ For whose sake was \\,l Why do the majority of the human race die ir. infancy an i childhood? Thatbunnle of law »nd forces called * nature' has no pity, ne mercy. Obey and live; disobey asid perish, that's the whole stoiy Then how dots Mother Segtl's Syrup cure? It cures by bringing the di&e»Beri and suSering baby back where natur. 's hand can reach h. It purs the derailed coach back on the metals, it re-hunches the stranded ship- The raiical tr üble of bath Annie Alexander and Joseph Bond was of the digestion. The first (am* re baby then) havir g been seized wi'h scute in digestion and the boy having, as his father tells ua, been born wth a feeble stomach. Hence, ttj his oase, the bad blood and aba I 098S88 by whiofc ioi?gh,t to rerpoye

At. Will parents take w.nunfi; from these instances! I hope so. Watch the little ones and use Mother Seige/s Syrup when ever you see them incUroJ to dr>op or languish.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I (We do not hold ourselves respcrasib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

ASHBURTON BRASS BAND.

TO THE EDITOR Sir, —Will you kindly allow me space in your papers to thank on behalf of the members of the Ashbuiton Brass Band, the following gentlemen who so* kin Uy assisted ) to make the sacred concert held in the Domain yesterday a success : — Captain Dolman, Fireman Pauling, Messrs W. and M. Baker, and W. W. Smith ; slso the Ashburton Pub i-biut; C mpai y for the free a iveriising. The amount of £6 will be handed to the Mayor this morning as pro ceeds of the concert. Thanking you in aniicipatioa.—l am, etc., R. S. Blstdn, Hoa. Sec. A.8.8. May 10, 1897.

HOW TO PREVENT CROUP.

Some beading that will prove interest ing TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THK DISEASE Croup is a 'error to young mothers and to post them concerning the cave, first symp i torus and treatment is the object of this itun. I The origin of en up is a common cold, 1 Children who are subject to it take cold very e.eily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness; this is coon j followed by a peculiar rough cough, which ;is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time ; loaot is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely ! given all tendency to croup will aoon disap pear. Even after the croupy cough has de veloped it will prevent the attack. Thereis no danger in giving this remedy for it contains nothiug injurious. For sac by Ashbunon Drug Company.

Train arrangements for the Ashburton rac- js on May 13 and 14 ate nntitied in this issue. The usual excursion fares will be charged. Collet-Dobson's company will be here again on the race nights, May 13 and 14, with a new play, entitled "The Sixth Commandment." It is a new melodrama r-f London life, and is spoken of by the Pre s as one of great merit. He was new 10 the House and its role, And they asked him tomove theaddress, And he said I will do it with pleasure, But I'm ho&rse as a crow, \oihing less ; They took him outside and taev g ye him A thing which ia certain and'sure, And what made his voice of the clearest Was Woods' Gkeat Peppermint Cure My 14. Fbee Life Insurance. The Dresden Piano Company have applied Free Life Insurance to purchasers of piauos and organs on the one, two and »hr.c years hire system. Organs from 10s 6d monthly, pianos from 22* 6d monthly, large stock to select from. For fuller particulars enquire of the Dresden Piano Company's Manager, Mr J. A. X, Riedle, c/o H N. Anderson, East Street, Advt. 4 217 From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, unadulterated and pure ; this is Kozie j ba. John Orr & Co., Agents.

tHfc 18HBCRT0* GtJARDIAft • MONDAY, MAY 10, 1897.



* 1 i tL ' Picking up Knowledge fa easy enough if you look for it in the right place. This is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleep soundly, and feel like a new being? Ayer's Sarsaparilla Fill do it. It has done it lot thou. ftndf. It will do it for you. Try it. PREPARED BY Ayer's Pills curbcwstipatk>i|



Wanted. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 261h inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mill* in Dr«s Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, have just opened sony new lines in clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mosgiel Twcd Suit ab £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. WANTED Known—Customers in the habit of getting Magazines and Journals from L. F. Andrewes & Co., can have them by calling at Shop.—Now H. N. Anderson, East Street 5 31 EX " Gothic " Barrett Bros have r ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special Hues in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shiling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East -treet.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASHBURTON RACES, MAY 13 AND 14. T7IXCURBION tickets at fares of 2d per XLf miie first class, Id per mile second c ass, minimum 4a and 2s, (ordinary fares where cheaper) mileage counted one way only, will be ißsued atChristehuroh, Timaru, and intermediate stations, including the Methven and Mount S mera branches, for the first train (and express train from Christ church, Dunsandel, Rakaia, and Chertsey), on the 13th and 14'h May, and will be available for return till the 14th May. On the 13rh the train which usually leaves Ash bur ton for Tinuru at 3.50 p.m. will start at 5.45 p.m. and will run one hour fifty minutes later than timetable times. On the 14th there wi!l be a train from Timaru at 11.55 a.m. and a return train from Ashburton to Timaru at 5.45 pm.as on Thursday. The train to Springburn on the 13th and 14th will leave Ahburton at 5.55 p m. aod run oue hour thirty minuteß later than time table times. The troin from Rakaia to Methven on the 14th wi.l start at 7.45 p.m (after the arrival of the express train) and run forty minutes later than timetable Hmeß. 5 72 BY ORDER.



IMPOUNDED from Mr Restell's farm, Wakanui, on 8;h inst., by S. Boyle, for trespis,, 13 Merino Sheep, branded either OK over — or CX. over-—, earmarks varioui. Also from same place, 58 Long Wool Sheep, brands indistinct, earmarks, tip and split, off<-ar, and o>her matks. If not claimed and exp"u?es pud will be sold on the 17th inst. at 12 noon. W. »c B. COMPTON, ( 5 87 Poun keeper, Ashburton. NOTIUE OF APPLICATION FOR~A~ PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I WILLIAM ALLEN WORTH LEWIS, *i of Chertsey, do hereby giye notice tli#,t I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be hoJden at Ddrfield, on the 4th day of JUNE, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, containing teu rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 7th day of May, 1897. 585 Wji. A. LEWIS. "A ROYAL TRIBUTE," I PARLIAMENT has decreed that New Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the of State, the Hon. Joseph Chamber iain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili iary force to demons-trate our warlike in stiucta and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition Will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his pioposa's in the face of a hostile sec ion of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some die crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a, "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more is Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z* So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas



LADIES from the Country requiring medical trea'ment will find a very CjO MFORT AB L E HOM E, ! and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 16 Wanted. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWiiLL, Lower E.st j street, Ashburton. I Umbrell s re-coveted and turned ou equal to nevv again. Urnbrel as ueatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED— A Good General Servant, used to Children.—Apply Guardian Office. . SBB WANTED Known—Miss Allman is again prepared to accommodate private Boarders at her house in William street. .383 WANTED TO SEL L — Four-roomed House with half-acre of Land ; £10 deposit; easy payments.—H. M. Jones. 5 74 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 OQ *i F. OR| £13~Encyclopcedia Britan obO | nica, 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published price—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now booked. This is a special reduction. Orders now booked for Naasen'a '• Farthest North."—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department dm ing our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp s'ead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.-—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76.



H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS ORGANS Best Value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HART FORDS £lu s BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £13, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATENT IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF MATERIAL, STYLE AND, FINISH. CASH OR TMIMS. TYPE "WRITERS. LOWEST (HSB PRICES.I H, M, JONES. * 5 26



WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roonr.s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Mea'a at a!i hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of home. WHA I' everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte mo cv at MelijOr's. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before £oing elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletchek Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores- FOUND— Nineteen shilling* oaah to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discouut One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bhos, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, afc strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes ust opened.—Mitchell & Turner. Good advice: Never leave home on a j urney without a bottle of Chamberlain's polic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Kozie Tea, the be,st, and yot within reach of all; Sold, at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, and 2/4— John Q.rr &; Co, Sole Agents. fr&fpqnt and Invigoraiin^^Nm Ytttus



Tenders, TENDERS. TIENDERS are iuviled for ADM i lONS, J- &c, 10 Dwelling House iv L'urneu street, for Mr Jas. Pauling. Flans and specifications may be reen fit the Ashburton Club, where Tenders, ad dressed to Mr I'auliii:,', will close at 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, May 11. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 555 JAMES PAULINO. rpEVDERS are invited to be pent in in I X later than SATURDAY, May 15, for the Right of Spott?, Selling Luncheon?, Confectionery, and Oysters, at the Winslow Sports, on May 24vh inst. For conditions, apply to A. A. FOOKS, 5 45 Hon. Sec. E=r; D. Tfijmes. nTTt i (TiT I AM a BUYKR of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 6 71 Auctioneer. T AM A .CASH BUYER OB' GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. Friedlander eras. TFT ANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Ton^ OF BEIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHdFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. Oft AORii FARM AT MRTHVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Mtthven. The land is of firat-class quality. Also,—lo Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application. 5 10 FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Ltd. lag .^iLAii^.v^^^^^iEf^a Pcjblig Notices, ashburton co-operative money CLUB. NF-XT PAYNIGHT"ia TUESDAY, llth inst., at MrMcKeague'sstore, Aicade entrance, aa well as every following Tues day, from 7.30 to 9 o'clock. JOHN McKEAGUE, 5 86 Secretary,



iyr is s mRBBBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Awl,burton th&t she has commence*! Business as Dressmaker CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Lidies at, their residences it required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Willa Street E*s<-, Ashburton. 4 235 i ! ABHBURTON OORTICULTURAL OOCIETY. ■CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, IN ORANGE HALL. i ■ ____ PROMENADE CONCERT IN THE EVENING. Admission—ls. F. MAKEIG, 4 251 Secretary.



CANTERBURY COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH, •' Canterbury College and Canberbury Agricultural College Act, 1896." ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OV THE CANTERBURY COLLEGE. CLAIMS FOR ENROLMENT. 1 PERSONS possessing the necessary quali fication for enrolment on any one of the following Rolls can obtain t he necessary forms by application to the Returning Officer, Canterbury College :— 1. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTORAL ROLL (Memburs of the Legis lative Council and of the House of Representatives, representing Electoral Districts within the Pro vincial District of Canterbury.) No. of Candidates to be elected ... 3 2. GRADUATES' ELECTORAL ROLL (Graduates of the New Zealaud University, as for the time being are on the books of Canterbury College.) No. of Candidates to be elected ... 6 3. TEACHERS' ELECTORAL ROLL (persons holding eeriiricatea of not lower grade than 1), as for the time bring are resident within the Pro vinoial District of Canterbury). No. of Candidates to be elected ... 3 4. SCHOOL COMMITTEES' ELEC TORAL ROLL (Committees of such School Districts as are wholly within the Provincial District of Canterbury). No. of Candidates to be elected ... 3 One member to be elected by tho PRO FESSORIAL BOARD of Canter bury College ,« t i | Total ... 16 Note—Tl;rsa members to be appointed by his Excellency the Governor. 1. Claims for enrolment to be sent in to the Returning Officer, Canteibury College, as soon as possible, but not later than MON DAY, 24th May, at 5 p.m. 2. Nomination papevt* may be obtained from the Returning Officer. The consent of eayji oandidate to be subscribed at the foot cf the Nomination Paper. 3. Nominations will close on MONDAY, 31 May, at noon. 4. The Election wjU taije place on MON DAY, 7th June The Ifol} will be closed at 5 p m A. CRACROFT WILSON, Returning Officer. Canterbury College, Ohristohurch, 3rd May, 1897, 5 40 NEW UNFS in Clothing. A first^iaT Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call an see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— Wi H. Cower, j



T. Bullock. T 0 LE T, zj- A C R E S. Together with comfortable Cottage of four rooms and scullery; good cooking range, Situated just beyond the concrete bridge on Smith's road. Rental 8s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE* AC)K ACRES, about four miles from 'Jz&O Hinds Railway Station, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows :— R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in ail 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 Jaid down in English grasses, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. -PI 00 PRIC.E wanted for Lot 85, atl X. \J \J • containing J acre, with four roomed Cottage, etc., thereon, well situated at the corner of Charles Street and Alford Forest Road, Allenton, opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory* SmaJl cash deposit, balance by instalment. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A NUMBER of Sections in Chertee ! Township as follows {—Lots 97, fj 100. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a £ acre. T. BULLOCK. \TINW A L D. TO LET—Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Possession cm be given on Monday, 3rd May. T. BULLOCK. PROPERTY at Tinwald, fronting Archi bald Street, main thoroughfare. PI OA PRICE REQUIRED. obI&KJ PRICE REQUIRED. " T.S. No 16 containing -^icre, with square built Dwelling House, Porch at front en trance, Stabe, etc, thereon. The owner having removed to the North Island is the reason of this Property being sold. * Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T, BULLOCK. I?. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. rjTHE Advertiser desires to inform his _L Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISRIKS. Scotch.—Walker'a Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C. L. — Liqueur ; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey's "Provost"; Robeitson, Dundee—fine old Scotch; Biown, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw son's Gkn'.ivet " 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 more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish.— Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast-—" Sham rock' '; Dunvilio's Belfast ; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ;D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ;Old Bushmills Distillery Co. ; County Antrim- puremal' ; .'-ir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Outario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker'a, Dewar'sandSons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Biaquib Dubonche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and * * * *; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and ChampagDe Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dark. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictiue, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino, WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m< till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can bo supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. E. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STAI'ION, ASHBURTON, 205



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. X AM NOW SELLING fj ORACOOS 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 ACCORDEON?, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours la per box, Manillas 5 for Is. WATCHES, I I AM SELLING CHEAP, | . Perfection, Waterbury, et T}UY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P, WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, £*cfc Street, Aehburtoo..



Business Notices. ! fletcheeTbros., THE CELEBRATED CASH GEOCEKS. J •pother houeln The SS '^ they W1" *"* mUBt *dmit thafc ™ ch "P« lh« WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 °ASES HIOHEST TEBT KEROBFNE, 6)r\f\ hart i^fk &re jUß,bia'-uiD? a 8hi Praent of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b itot a 5' world-whjoh we are Belling lower than Chrwfcchurch prices. Thk tol*** from as. any°ne !"g fc° g6t fche bBBt Keroßeue »nd Bft™ money shonld not f»S J> buy ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale ».*« t k« 7* Vlng * blg ,turnover. we are enabled ro buy in the be«t of market* forinofe«uA, the*fore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Aahburcon. mw* lor §P°fe«*» CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWABE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well atoeknil with fh. most useful article*, ell of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. h th* WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PKESENTS. Anyone going to b,uy a VVedding Present should not fail to pfcteut a riiit m «• hwm we we selling at undoubtedly lew rates. * »«i»»wwMf, worn 5 Hole Bleotropkted Revolving Cruets, from 10s fid each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d «ach Sets of Jugs from 2* per set of three large sice Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large am Pretty line of Vaset at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT CUTLERY. BEST MaKBJRS, LOWEST PKICES Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, 'etc. BEDBOOMWARE7"IBiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Aehburton iv Bedroomw* M Anyone wuhipg to get a handeome and artietic Bedroom Seta for ■ themselve, ZiinZ wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere' Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to'buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OuJooUNTKY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowni fmm A n .ii i imw to fcake with them by rail, lewt oi goods, frie </chargeT please^ bear thiaTn JgS M SSI as that we send goods to all trains for our customeis convenience. ' EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BERSWAX. We are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rate*, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBCTRTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SIXTH COMMANDMENT. THURSDAY,. "MAY IS. •FRIDAY, MAY 14. EACE NIGHTS. BACE NIGHTS. COLLET-DOBSON DRAMATIC COMPANY. UNDER DIRECTION OF J. E. PETHERICK, Tf IRP« Production in Ashburton of the Newest, L»test, and Greatest London Snccesi. The Sixth Commandment. The Sixth Commandment, New Sc?P e. ry specially painted for this great production. Large and effident Orchestra. Change of programme nightly. Poplar Paces 3s, 2s, Is. Box Plan and Day Sales at H. M. Jones. A. W. ADDISON, 5 W Advaice Agent. J. WILSON, CORNEE OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. TI/TIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GOl^F, MIRROR GIASS, ARTISTS' MvTEBIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM, ENAMELS, V/RNrSHJ S, Ac, IN STOCK. PAINTEB, PAPEEHiNGEB, & SIGNWEITER. Telepione6s P.O. Box 16 THE BOOT TRADE. McDonald & mcdiarmid, OF THE 1 ast Street Cash Boot Shop, >. id ABE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies'and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, including the Duke of York, Bostoek, Beehive, Wolfa, Otfco Herz, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makee. OUR Winrfow shows a Choice Selection of Boo<b, Shoe?, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at \\ HOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy compotiUoii. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST COST. I VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order Or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. * MCDONALD & M CDIARMIB, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTEES, EAST STREET. , J. NICHOLAS, Manager.