The Federal Convention

Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Adelaide, Much 25. On the Federal Oouvitition resumii j> this morning th« President read a message from tre Q[\e< p atn.nutici g . that Her Majfssty tak< ssj cci >1 v .terest in the proceedings, and hop< js, und< r Divine guidance, that its labours will result iv practical benefits to .Australia. The Secretary of State for the Colonies also added his own cordial wishis for the success of the Convention. The representatives gave three cht ers for the Queen. Mr Oarruthera, of Sydney, resurm d the debate on Mr Barton's resolutions. He would like to see the foreign inte rests in New Guinea bought out by the Imperial authorities. It would be a good Christmas box fjr Australia if the Premiers, on their return from England brought back documents show ing that New Guinea had been addfd to the Empire. He favoured th.3 immediate appointment of two Com mittees, one to take evidence on financial matters, the other to collect data relating to the railways, from experts in Australia. If there was to be equal representation in the Senate then the natural corollary was that there must be equa) financial liability. Mr Biggins, of Victoria, said he con sidered it preposterous that four small colonies, with one-third the popula tion, should dominate the larger colo nies in money Bills. He could find do instance where small States had been swamped in any existing federa tion, and be thought the fears on this point were groundless. Mr Wise, of Sydney, defended equal representation on the ground that it was an absolute necessity i? the Federation of Australia was to be brought about. Mr Henry, of Tasmania, said hr« thought the crux of the position was finance, not whether there should be equal representation. The mistake in the Bill of 1891 was conferring on the federal power the right to control the Customs before a, uniform tariff had been adopted by the States. He believed no f< deration possible unless such a course was first adopted. He | did not favour the federalisation of railways, on the ground that they were trapped up with domestic policy. On the other hand, post and telegraphs might be handed over. j Mr Symons, of Adelaide, believed that small States under Federation would increase their prosperity and population to a degree they could hardly conceive. He did not approve of sending appeals 12,000 miles for adjudication. The Council adjourned till next day.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka, March 26, 9.49 a.m. Gttakdian office 10.30 a.m.) London, March 24 Delayed through interruption of Malta cables. Tlie Taansvaal Raid Enquiry. At the Transvaal raid enquiry, Schreiner, ex-Attorney-Ganeral of Cape Colony, generally supported the Trans vaal Government; bub in reply to Mr Chamberlain admitted that Kruger hud violated the convention of 1884, in connection with the closing of drifts on the Vaal river in 1895, the con cessions to the Netherlands Railway : Company, and granting a monopoly for the sale of dynamite. He depre cated insistence by the minority in Cape Polony for a strong Imperial policy. Influenza. Influenza is prevalent throughout England, many public men are suffer ing in a wild form. Lord Salisbury is improving. (Received Wakapuaka,, March 25,11.^0 a.m., GpABDiAN office, 1 p.m.) | Labour Questions. The Employers of the Engineers are acceding to the Union's demands for the removal of untried workmen. They have also decided to suspend a lock-out pending a conference with the men. The Arbitration Treaty. Mr Smalley, the American corres* dent of the Times says that the Arbi tration Treaty is dead Thf Senate is undivided and President McKmley's efforts at a compromise are vain, The Jingoes are implacable and jealous, and the Executive dislikes Britain The Times says the levity and caprice of the American Senate are surprising. The Cape Republics 'f Pretoria, March 24. The agreement between the Trans vaal* ipd the Orange Eree State prp- Vides' for the mutual defence of the two JBtepubiics.

Australian.

Frees Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received Wakapaaka, March 26, 10 15 a.m Guabdian ofSca 11.45 a.m.) fltteerisjanft attd federation. SyPNEV, March 26. In. an interview Sir Hugh Nelson gaid that there need be no delay over Queensland and her attitude towaids the Federal Convention. The Bill could be rmbmitted to Parliament the same as in the other colonies and she might then take steps to be represen ted at the second Convention ; bub he strongly resented attempts to bully Queensland into federation. Tfte Cable Interruption. Keceived Wakapimka, March 26, 10.30 a.m. Mail office 11.20 a.m.) The block on European cables still continues, but some messages have filtered through during the night. Several hoars are likely to intervene between messagesuntil t4ie interruption po the Malta - Alexandria sables cseasas^and the block on the alterna tive lines is over. Handsome Offer. Mblboubne, March 26 The Minister for Defence has accep ted an offer of a gentleman, supposed to be Mr Percy Ohirngide, to beat the whole expanse—over J62000 —of an Eaater encampment, which Govern ment had previously deoided to abandon, owing to the drain ou the revenue. j

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Anarchy in Crete

Another Massacre of Armenians

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright, {Receive Wakspuaka, Ma, eh 26,11 10a.m., Guakei »n Office 11.45 a.m.) Athens, March 24. Anarchy is general throughout Crete excepting in places occupied by the ! Powers. Ten men were killed in a fight at Malaxa. The Admirals hay« odered the in surgents not to prevent the landing of provisions for the Turkish blockhouse It is considered essential that the Greeks should not occupy Elassona. The camp is strongly fortified. The fortifying of Prevesa has been stopped. Germany refuses to use her troops for the Cretan blockade as she prefers the blockade of the Piraeus, The foreign Admirals are greatly impressed by the armaments of the British warships and the skill of their manoeuvres. Constantinople, March 26 The Turks massacred a hundred Armenians at Tokat and piilagrd the baziar. The slaughter lasted eight hours. The Porte at the request of the Embassies dismissed three chief officials of the town. Sir Phillip Currie protested in the strongest terms against the massacres London, March 24. The Standard states that telegrams are constantly passing with Constanti nople in regard to the massacres.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Affiliation.—Meynell v. Gallagher.— After a re-hearing of this case, his Worship , made an order for 6a a week, £5 confinement fees, and Court coats.

RAKAIA—FRIDAY, March 26.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M., and Mr L. Oxl.y, j.P.) Civil Cases.—E. I) Petrie v. Tt. J. Dunn £2 9a Bii, for gooda supplied ; A. M. Stevens v. G. H. Smith £1 9a 3d, for goods ; M. Johnson v W. J. Thomas £2 5s } for goods. Judgment for p aiutiff in each case, with costs. Unlawfully on Premises,—John Coffey ar.d Denis O'Reilly, juur., were charged with being unlawfu ly on the premises of one Thomas Johnson on the nighfc of March 11. Mr Purnell appeared for the prosecution and Mr Wiidiug for the accused After hearing a considerable amount of evidence from Mrs Johnton, Hugh Wilson, El za, Johnson, | Catherine Johnston and J. Coffey, the Bench decided that the ose must be dismissed, with 21s solicitor's fee against Johnson, as the case should never have been brought in the manner it was, and the defendants pub to the expense of obtaining professional assistance.

WATERTON.

From Our Own Correspondent

PHENOMENAL HAILSTORM. A phenomenal hailstorm passed over Longbeach last night between half-past five and six o'clock. From about 3.30 o'clock the appearance of the sky portended a stern} ! Thunder clouds were flying iv ail dir c tions and a heavy shower fell, but this pass ing the run began to shine. At the above mentioned time, however, hail began to fall. The atones, without the slightest exaggera tion, were as large as hens eggs, and aa the Bhower lasted in all about ten minutes, con. siderable damage must have been done. All the skylights in the Longbeach sheds were broken, and as moat of the sheds are at present full of grain great loss must have been the consequence. Windows of private dwellings suffered in a like manner. Du^ks were killed by the stones, and it was quite & pitiable Bight to see the stock galloping about seeking shelter. One of the stonea was measured after it had been lying on a stack, and was found to be 3£ inches in cir cumference. I hear the storm visited only a small part of the district. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES The harvest thanksgiving festival in con nection with the Waterton Wealeyan church was completed last night (Thursday.) On Sunday set vices were conducted ia the church by Mr S S. Chapman, and Rsv. C. Abernethy, and the congregations were very large* Appropriate sermons were preached and bymna suitable to the occasion were sung in a hearty manner. Last night the annual coffee supper was held, and in spite of the heavy hailstorm that fell just as the people were starting for the church, there was a large attendance, Mr Watson occupied the chair, and short speeches were made by of the congregatioa, Mr Harding of Willowby, and Rev. C. Aber nethy. Reference was made by most of the speakers to Mr Abernethy's work in the district during the last four years, and j wished him God speed in his new circuit at S*»don. Copious refreshments were handed round, and to these ample justice was done. | Very excellent music waa dispensed by the choir, under the baton of Mr J. Wheeler, Mr T. Wheeler acting aa organist. The church waa decorated in the usual artistic way and was very pretty indeed. Waterton, March 26. i

Town Edition.

PARLIAMENT TO MEET ON APRIL 6.

Preß* Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, Mrch 26. It is officially announced that Parliament will be called together for despatch of busi ness oa Tuesday week, (April 6), not Monday week. Tha chief business will be to sanction the Premier's visit to England and granting supplies; Captain Russell had a long interview with' the Premier this morning.

Tennis Tournament.

The second and third rounds of the Gentle men's Handicap Singles Tournament, now in progress afc the Ashburton Tennis Club's Courts, have been played off with the fol lowing result :— SECOND BOUND. E. Jackson, »wes £15, beat S. Salek, rec 15, 6-2, 6-5. . -. - ' ;Xl. F. Salmond, owes 30, beat D, Grant, 5cr.,6~2, 6—4, H. H. Fooks, owes P5, beat A. Hart, rec #5, &~4. P. H. Cox, owes 15, beat R. Doughs, rfc. 430. 6-2, 6-4. THIRD ROUND. Fooks beat Salmond, 3—6; 6—l, 6—5. Jackson beat Cox, 6—fel, 6-—4. " ! The final between Messrs Fooks and Jackson will be played off early next weefe.

Tinwald Hockey Club.

The annual meeting of the Tinwald Hockey Club took pi to • on Thursday even ing in the Templar Hall, the "Rev. J Blackburne presiding. There was a good attendance. The secretary's report and balance-sheet showed the finances of the club to be in a healthy state. Receipts — £7 16? ; expenditure—£s 16< 7d, credit balance—£l 19 51 Durng the year five foreign matches had b;e,n played, of which two had been lost, two drawn, and one won. A social had been he'd under the auspices of the club, which proved a great success. The election of office beirera resulted as follows:—Pi evident—Mr G. A. M. Buckley, (re-elected) ; Vic'-Presidents—Messrs W. Hou-ton, sear., D. Thorn is, T. Scaly, J. Gudsell, E. Gates, A. Doherty, VV. Baxter, J. Mill champ, and D Leahy; Se.ietu.iy ad Treasurer-M CCI >rk ; Captain— "r H. Milliehamp ; Vice-Captai-. —F. Clark ; Committee—Messrs W. Houston, junr., G. Clark, M. Fitzgerald, and Roy. J. Black burne. It was resolved to increase the amount of the members' subscription to 2s 6d. This was cirried unanimously. It was decided to make Mr T. Rollinson a life member in recognition of valuable assistance rendered to the club. About, twenty new members were elected, Thursday, April 2, was appointed aa the opening day, sides to be chosen by the captain and vice-captain, play to commence at 2.30 p.m. The meeting then terminated, after passing a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman fcr presiding, and for the lively interest he had shown in the club since its initiation.

CHERTSEY.

From Our Own Correspondent Comparatively little interest was taken in the licensing election yesterday in this corner of the Selwyn electorate. The following are the only figures I have been able to secure :—

The full figures for Selwvn will not pro bably be knowu till to-nigbe, as all deputies "posted" instead of "telegraphed" re turns.

Licensing District of Selwyn.

The following was the polling at* the Rakaia booth on Wednesday : — Boag, William ... ... 91 Bell, Frederick ... ... 108 Gamble, Charles ... ... 75 Gough, J^mes ... ... 11l Holland, Henry ... ... 82 Knight, Henry ... ... 109 O'Malley, George ... ... 113 Sheet, George ... ... 75 Wallace, James .„ ... 78

THE AJSHBOBTOH GtJABDIAN i FEIDA*, MAECH 26, 1897.



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BiiSifies! 'jtdiic6& 'crockery" - - - - - crockery ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARF. O^PAOKAGES OKPACK4GES dO PACKAGES 4iO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. • FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. s. Wainmte, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from , , ~H ome °*tno best Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agents booeht at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Gas., thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Pri« with any others in the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. C EOCKERY. CRO OK ER V,—. 50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, primed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2e 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each, 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b 61ms JTiflf Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap, 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. —- IA» . *W» 111, |n •—-EN AMELWARE. EN AMEL W A RE.— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2a, 2s 6d, 3a 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled fivers, , 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Down Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Doeen Enameled Soup Plaies, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen «u~«ww 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled P.ying Pans, Is 2d ( Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each, JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preaervinc Sumr from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. , ,Th, e ?™ at JfoW* I*?** Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We b»r# *leo o hand Picklmg Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PROD UC E EX STO RE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib If, 7a per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timarn), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASEBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AMD OHBISTCHUROB, Telephone 2-'j—Box 67. AUTUMS AND WINTER NOVELTIES. ' GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLES— MILLINER Y ntVKS? WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADiES,— TN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the 4pATTM^VTayßdeciJedt^1 \ dd a DREBSMAKINS DEPARTMENT to our istabhshment. We have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with h« credentials of the highest order from MI'SSRS W. STRANGE k CO., in whose Workrooms she has been engaged for oveb seven ykahs. Oat SiSSrrMi!.^ SUppiJ our Cu*fcomerß with Stylish and Wellmade LOblUMlib at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, TANORED STREET. HARVEST CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. H AY™™ c?eive, d L Lar«e Quantity of Scotch, West of Eogland, and Colonial TWEEDS aad WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES/w« have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH:— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75s ca.-h Men s Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual I price 90s, reduced to 70a cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59s cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 28s 6d cash| Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 25t reduced to 20a cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d CMh Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, _ , reduced to ISs 6d cash. " PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. ■3* OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT ! STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. ' CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbdrton. PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIN G. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashibuyton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OEDEE EABLY. 4 W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGER, PAIKTERS, UMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS*



Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashb.urtoa. la the scatter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of Lancelot Frederick Antjbewes, of Ashburton, stationer. fTTHE. TIME for receiving TENDERS for JL the Stock in the above estate has been extended till MAL-iCH 31. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Assignee, in the estate of L. F. Andrewes, Ashburton, and marked " Tender for Stock," also accompanied by marked cheque for £25 The highest or any tender not necessarily accapted. Dated this 26 ; th day of March, 1897, JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, 3 193 Ashbarton. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTND.ERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. \QS NOTl"0Er~'"% ™~~ lEAVM APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. V{AI/SIR. WANTSB Known—Large delivery o the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth much more.— W H. Collier. WANTED Know^Th7~csape»t »&d most reliable fepob shop in AaUburton



ENCOURAGED BY THE S^RIKLNa SCJOOESS OF Ofrli GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FO OR TEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our im nenae Stock of Boots, Shoes, S'ippers, Evening Shoes, &c, ) AT UNHEARD~-OP PBlc¥sT~| Every Pair is Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent. A number of Bargains at any price. All those who have not availed themselves of the WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT should do so immediately. i For Prices see our window and doors, The public have never had a chance to secure J feuch sp'endid value in BOOTS AND SHOES as that now offered them at | McDonald & mcdiarmid's J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, , East Street. N.B,—Any description of Boot or Shoe made to measure at the lowest Price in town. Only Beat Material used. SHEARMAN BROS., ~Y\rJE Have just landed the following Seasonable Goods:— 1 f\ Oases Prime Ling Fish "I f\ lv Cases Prime Ling Fish JLXJ 5 Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings C Cases " Royal" Fresh Herrings tJ 5 Cases Herrings in Tomato Sauce £T Cases Herrings in Tomato Sauce tJ 5 Cases " Stlvocea" Smoked Haddocks pT Cases "Silvocea" '-rooked Hadd cks tJ 5 Cases "Royal" Kippered Henings JT Cases " Royal" Kippered Herrings O SCnses Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Brand) £f Oases Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Brand) O 3 Cases Fresh New Zealand Mullets Q Casea Fresh New Zealand Mallott O 3 Cases Maconochies Spiced Herrings Q Oases Maconochies Spiced Herrings O TEA. TEA* TEA. ORANGE PEKOE, CEYLON TEA, i in and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins. So'e Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. Cheapest House in Ashburtoa for Groceries, Ironmongery, Crockery and Bruahware. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 "jt^T ~~~ ~|r~ IMPORTANT NOTICE. <Pyf LINOLEUMS. ]I§B LINOLEtW -<^K9 LINOLEUMS. J^Pl CARPETS, . WFW WtWfy MATTING, RUGS, etc' jJMjjj I^mF* FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, T. H, UNDHILL &Co { We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and Otarama, [ a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS', CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc., I to be Sold at PRICES 10 MEBI THE TIMES, 1 INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents f&r Olegg'a Perambulators. "' t VICTORIAN jts&g, s STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, 4'*s§*glsW^' ,_ ■ SHOEING FORGE. •-^^e^JS^^te F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction i? they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want j our horse shod by praotical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, 2 54



Alfred Harrison. „____ __ MEBRY-GaROUND. TVJOW EXHIBITING OPPOSITE 1\ DEVANE'S HOTEL. A HANDSOMELY PAYING INVESTMENT. Proprietor Leaving for Australia, ; Terms and Particulars. ALFRED HARRISON, 3 193. Auctioneer. D. Thomas. BATUEDAY, MARCH 27, MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE, on account of the Morfcg^gjee 3 oa the above date, — ' I Lot 15, containing 1 acre, fronting con tinuation of Cox street, near the Hospital. Lota 100 and 101, each containing 2 Acres, fronting Cross street Alleuton, near the above. i JJnsceotion I'nyited. | Terms at Sale, which takes place at 12 noon. DAVID THOMAS, 3 148 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS '. 'rTIENDEHS ase invited for Cutting, X Grubbing, and Burning about fifty chains of Gocse. Tenders close on April Ist. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. JOHN WILLIAMS, i 3 192 r J P/ondarves. i"V\7"ANTED Known—For good boot wea fYY try MEtM)js's 2«<*Ua|i» Boot Stow



' Wanted. } WHSLBY CHURCH. HARVEST FESTI VA L. ORANGE HAL'j. i SATURDAY NEXT, MARCH 27. , T)UBLIC LUNCHEON from 12 o'clock, X la each. Sale of work and produce. Tea and Entertainment la. Gifts of produce ire sol ci^ed. 3 186 17UESH Oysters and Fish of all kinds by - Ixpresa to-night. — Jewitt, opposite 1 Mail Office. 3 203 WANTED— Respectable Boy, who has p.saed sixth standard, for office. Apply by letter, in o*n handwriting.— ' Oraighkad and Berryman. 3 204 A~\TED Known—Splendid Apples from 1 ! a pound, Tomatoes aud P^ars, at Mrs James, Fruiterer, next door to Mr James, butcher, East street. 3 111 DUisTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, < from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower E^st street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned out equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED, a Nurse Girl. Apply Mrs Hart, Peter street. 3 199 SECOND Hand Bicycle for sale, in good order, back tyre new Dunlop. Price, £9. On view at Landells and Son. 3 197 SERVAN I S Wanted—General for Hotel ; Genera's for country (3); Generals for private families (5); useful Boys, And experienced Ploughman. — Mrs Adams, , Registry Office. 3 202 WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the litest dresa materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell &. Turner. WANTED— Skirt hands, improvers, and apprentices for our new dressmaking department. Apply to Miss Hi'l {late of W. Strange and Co.).—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Kuown—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th insfc, and following days. The cream of the Coloniil Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makts thenr 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. C HAWKINS haa just received his first • consignment of New Goods, which he is mat kiug at prices not to be beaten in Ashburton, Come aad see 3 185 EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacture's, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One j Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hail," East I .'-treet. ANTED Knovn—The New Flaane!-, ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 FOUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical j Bystem of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approvt*L—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East fetreet. WELUON'S Ladies' and Children' Journals, Home Dreaßmaker, Young Ladies' Journals, Review of Keviews, Navy , and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The , Swampers, Told ia the Verandah, Cursed by \ a Fortune, and other new books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are sold at Mellor' at prices that defy competition. WANTKD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best qualiy in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss \i. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made up. WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 W~ ANTEITKnown-^SOjevT Jackets, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Qrr. ( ' __SJf!9 VIT ANTED Known-The celebrated P.D T t Corßets in all prices and colors, —r- A. Orr. 3 141 BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9J per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201ba for Is, or 8a 61 per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. __ TTTANTED Known—The Economi T T Kid Glove, four buttons, la 9d per pair, ia the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. T>OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and JTV Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the tradt'e." Nothing bub the best sole leather used. Repairs done at onop at the Premier Boot §tore, Kast Htveet, Towe Hall, Ash burtou. 3 115 IF you are in want of a good stroDg work ing boob be sure you call at Mellor's Zealand ia Boot Store. T. Buliocsk. TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, A.ND O/rHERS, ' FQE SAJjE AT A SACRIFICE. firj Kfl ~ Pr*ce required for lha oQ 9 tJ\t strongly builfc commodious GRAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a QUARTER OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, being T.S. No. 56. Aa there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to suit three purchasers if necessary. Farmers are invited tq inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz ;—Small cash deposit, balance can remain at interest at 5| per cent per annum, Veiy good Bite for a gristing mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. ;/~IOIT4.GE anc| Wq sections, fronting V_/ Allan's road, Allenton. TO LET. DWELLING House of 5 rooms, centrally situated in Tancred street. Newly painted, papered, &c, throughout. Rental—B* 6d per week, ff. BULLOCK, ~| ADIES from the Country requiring JLjj medical treatment will find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'Sj AittCß ' ■ § l(}6



Public Notices, ashburton hookey club. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held in Templar Hal!, (back roooi), oo WEDNESDAY, March islet, at 8 P-m. Business : Election of officers and general. All persons interested in the game are invited to attend. W. POTTER, 5 ld& Hw, Se^



350 ACRE FARM A Tj( WAKANUL MESSRS FRIET LAND.ER J}ROS., Limitkp, have received instructions from Mb George Cok, who ia relinquishing farming, to sell by public auction at the ARCADE, ASHBCJRTON, TO-MOBKOW, SATURDAY, MARCH 2(, ' 1897, at 2 p.m., That wellknowii farm, formerly the property of, Messrs Nicholas" and David J?itssgerdld, situated in the best part of \Yaka,nu,i. The land is of first «lass quality, is in splendid order, and in a high state of cultiva^ tiou. f>Q acres are in turnips (first class crop), 50 acres broken up ready for orcp, 100 acres have b^en jn grass for I hree years, a»d can be broken up, and balapce ail in grass, The laud is subdivided into 8 pad docks all well fenced and watered. The buildings consist of four-roomed house, sbable and chaff house. The propsrty will be sold on most liberal termß, vi<; •:—lO percent, cash jlO per cent, payable in six months ; 1Q per cent, in 18 < months j all balance in three or five years at seller's option. Interest 5 per cent., payable six monthly. The title is under the Land Transfer Act, and immediate possession can be given. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. R. FRIED.LANBeR, Auctioneer.



Funeral Notice FUNERAL NOTICE. rjnHE Friends of late Mr John Welsh JL are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Canterbury Mill, on SUNDAY, 28bh inst., at 10 a.m., for the Catholic Church, Ashburton, thence to Cemetery. i BAKER BROS., 3 201 Undertakers. _ FUNE RAL NOiICJi. THE Friends of Mrs W. H. Bell are re spectfully informed that the funeral of her lace beloved daughter, Maby Ellen Stalker, will move from her residence. South road, Ttnwald, on SUNDAY, March 28, at 2 p m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3 200 Undertakers. Friedlander Bros., Limited. "~FOR mVATB^SALE^ AS A GOING CONCERN, FTIHE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old JL Established First Clasa Livery Stable, doing a good business. Full particulars on application. 3 155 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



The annual sale of work and producs in connection with the has vest festival of Wesley Church will be held in the Orange Hall on Silurday next. 1 h creature com- I forts ot visitors will also be catered for by a lunch' on at noon and tea at five o'clock, for which a charge of one shilling each will be j made, the whole to conclude with an enter tainment, where some choice muaic may be expected. Gifts of produce are solicited for the sale. Holloway's Pills and Ointment.—lt is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious j vapours which are given off in mines and tunnels, and tho3e who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in cons quence. The chest and liver often btc >me clogged wii h the products of coal combustion, necessitate inggreat attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Prfl=, as they carry off »11 fffete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are ateo invalu able for costive bowels and for al! bilious disorders. The ointment h a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and ail manner of sores.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Mitchell and Turner —Important announce ment. Deputy-Official Assignee —Extension of time for tenders. Wau'ed—Nurse Girl. Mrs Adams—Servants wanted. Funeral Notices—Baker ! Bros. j Second hand Bicycle for sale. Ashburfcon Hookey Club—Annual meeting Jewitfc—Fresh fish, Orftig&ead aad Berrytnan—Waafc boy,