THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, April 23, A great crowd assembled on the wharf to ccc the Mariposa with Butler on board, but it was barricaded off to prevent access to the vessel. Extraordinary precautions are being taken to guard the prisoner night and day At nifcht mittena are placed ou his hunch, so *eu has no °PPortunity to cut an artery, if he were so inclined, or of inflicting any personal injuries. Sleep-walking is pre vented by leg-irons. One of the detectives remains with him sleeping or waking. When he takes exercise he is hmdcnffed to two detectives, who walk one on each sid«. At other times he U chained to the deck, and a man is always near enough to prevent accidents. While m port Chief Detective Grace and other detectives and police parually relieved Butler's escort to give them a spell. Rutler has hinted thH he will never re<ch Australia, and on leaving Auckland a double guard will be placed on him till reaching Sydney. The Mariposa leaves to-night for Sydney, at 10 o'clock In arc interview with Detective Roch<", that officer speaking of ihe statement thai Butler's attempt at auicidc was made with hh thumb-nail aaid :—Oh ! that was all a mistake ; it was a wire nail he bad got hold of m some way or other. He cut at the veins over hia Bye on the left side, and also made a deep wound on his wrist. The one on his forehead is pretty well healed up now, but that on his wrist is s>ill bad, and the doctor has been attending to it all the way across. He managed to make those wounds while he was m the county gaol &t San Francisco. They did not know the man and watch him as carefu'ly as we have done. We watch him now just as carefully as ever, because he is more dangerous when he Appears not to want to give any trouble at all. We know he is watching ua juat as much as we do him. I can tell you I will be pleased when I get the man safely to Sydney, I shall Bleep well that night.

Interprovincial News.

Wellington City Finance. Wellington, April 23. The City Council rates this year are assessed at slightly under 3a 3d m the £— a decrease of not quite threefarthings. The revenue ie eßtimated at £38,500, and the expenditure at £23,100, leaving £15,400 for street works. In< reases m the salaries of five subordinate officers were voted. Good Templary. April 24. The Grand Lodge of Good Tempiam has been m session during the week. Eighty- j eight members were preseut. The election of officers resulted as follows :—Grand Chief, Taylor; Grand Chief counsellor, Walton ; Vice, Sister Gunnell; S.J.T , Sister Came ron ; Treasurer, Thome; Chaplain, Hall; Grand E.S., Andrews ; marshal, L. E. Roy. The report showed 6 district lodges, 126 subordinate lodges, and 4217 members. Alterations were suggested by res »lntion m the local option poll. Johnston, Paimer uton North, and Thompson, We'lington, were recommended for D.R.J.G.T. ami D.R.G.WSJ.T. Bennett and Weston were elected representatives on the Colonial Prohibition C uncil. It was decided to hold the next session iv Christchurch two years hence. xWosgiel Woollen Factory. Dunedin, April 24 The Mosgiel Woollen Factory has declared an interim dividend for the half year at the rate of 8 per cent per annum.

PRESENTATION TO MR A. E G. RHODES.

Timaru, April 24. There was a a large and sympathetic gathering at Temuka last night when a testi monial was presented to Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, the former member and defeated candidate for Geraldine electorate. The present was m the form of a handsome album to contain names. There were over 1600 shilling sub scribers. Mr G. J. Dennistou presided. Dr Hayes made the presentation, and political speeches were made by the Hon Mr Rolles ton, Messrs Scobie Mackenzie, J. Allen, Wason, and Moore, M.H.R.'s. It was an Opposition meeting, and m sympathy with the speakers ia their criticism of the Govern ment a principles and methods. Most of the speakers went over old ground, but Mr Rol leston made some references to "the speech of the Premier at Petone since the House rose, condemning him for his references to the Opposition a8 filibustering marauders, and for misleading the people by claiming for the new Liberalism credit for movements begun by the old.

Land Sale.

The farm now m the occupation of Mr W. Going, of Doric, containing 209 acres 2r 37p was sold thia afternoon by Messrs Fried lander Bros , Ld., m the Orange H*ll. The starting bid, £7, quickly brought out another 10s, followed by a bid of £8. After this the bidding went by 5s bida to £9 5s per acre, at which piice it was knocked down to Mr P. F. Dolan, The bidding was brisk. The farm of Mr J. W. Sawle at the Hinds, 425 acres, was offered by Mr Bullock to-day, but was not sold.

Horse Sale.

At Mr D. Thomas's horse sale m the Arcade to-day good draught horses sold as follows :—Four-year-old, £23 ; five-year-old £20; six-year-old, £26; good demand. Medium sorts, £10 10a to £13 15s ; screws, £3 sa. Hacks- £3 7s 6d, £3 15s, £4, £5, £7 ss, to £8 ; slow of sale.

COMMERCIAL

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, Chris-tchureh, have received the following London cable message dated 21st April : — 11 Frozen Meat — Mutton market firm. Canterbury and Wellington mutton are worth respectively 3Jd and Zi<i per lb (last quotations were 3d and 2|d per lb.) Prime New Zealand lambs are worth per carcase 5d per lb."

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Tiik New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Cantkkcuky, Ltd,, quote as follows on April 23 : — Wheat- Prime milling Pearl 3s lid f.o.fa.   Tuscan 3s lOd    Hunter's 3.* 91  Seconds, clean ... 3s 3d  Oats—• Tartars and duns .. 2s 2d  Gooiatoutfeed ... 2s 3d  Milling ... .. 2s4d „ Barley- Prime malting ... 3a &d to 3s 9d  Medium (dull) ... 3s  Beans 2i 3d  Peas- Prussian blues 3s 9 i  Partridge ... .« 3s  Chaff- Good oatsheaf .... 50s, to 52i 6d country stations Potatoes —Derwents ... 37s 6d to 40=!.

DUNEDIN GRAIN MARKET.

Donedix, April 21 Wheat.—Although the holidays have somewhat, interfered with business, sales have been made on a par with laat week's prices. Prime southern Tuscan and red sorts, 3s 11 jd to 4a ; extra prime, a shade more; good, 3b lOJrd to 3a lid ; fair to medium, 3s 5d to 3* 10d; whole chick, 3s 3d to 3a 6d; piime velvet, 4s 2£d to 4* 3d. Sacks m, terms. Oats.—-The market has somewhat eased during the week, and the excitement notice Rbfe has abated. Prices, however, are not guotably lower, Good to prime feed, 2s to 2a Id j fair to medium, la lid to Is ll|d ; best milling, 2s 2d to 2s 2|d ; seed long Tartarian and duns, 2ss 2d to 2s 4d. Sacks extra, net. Barley.—There Ia a brisk demand for prime malting samples. Good to best, 3a 9d to 4a 3d; fair to medium, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; feed aod miUiog, ga £d. to ga 9d, Sacks

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is ths meteorological report for the week ending April 23, 1897 : —

CARL HERTZ.

Playgoers will be pleased to le>rn that they will be affoided an opportunity of wituesmg on f?a<u day evening next a per formance by tho world reitowned conjurer, CarlHtrtz, who makes his appearance at the Oddfellows' Hall for one night only. Of his remarkable entertainment a contem porary says :—1) spite the unfavorable state of the weather last evening there was again a crowded attenriun.ce at the Opera House to witness the third performance of the famous illusionist and conjuror, Carl Hertz, whose wonderful sleight-of-hand tricks and illu sions have mystified and delighted the thousands who have attended the enter tainment, asid a<-e quite the talk about town. The " Noah'a Ark " illusion m par ticular, provided no end of amusement, as one by one the animals were produced from the apparently empty vessel. The exhibi tion of the cinematographs was also equally successful, the instrument working splen didly and the pictures showing out boldly and distinctly m every feature on the screen. In fact, the scenes depicted were so natural and realistic that one almost feels that he is actually looking upon the incident from which the film's were taken. In almost every instance the audience demanded a repetition of the subj.cts, the most, popular, judging from the applause, being perhaps the "Beach at Brighton," "The Prince's Derby," " Loie Fuller's Dance," and " The entry of the Caar into Paris." 'ihe box plan is now open, and intending patrons ate advised to secure their seats.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 24, 10.5 a.m., Guardian Office 11,45 a.m. Welcome to Cecil Rhodes. Capetown, April 23 ' A deputation of 1500 delegates re presenting tlie Trades Unions at Cape town marched m procession to Groots chur, the residence of Mr Cecil Hhodes near Capetown, for the put pose of presenting addresses of welcome on his return from England. The presenta tion was marked by greit enthusiasm. Mr Rhodes, m the course of his reply, advised that the party of progress should aim- at free intercourse and trade throughout the whole of South ! Africa,

Australian.

Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka, April 24, 10.5 a.m., Guardian Office 11.45 a.m.) The Weather m New South Wales Sydney, April 24 The rain is gradually extending m- | land. A tremendous sea is running at i Newcastle. Several vessels, mc uding J the bat quo Liv (-ic) from Dunedin, had a narrow escape m running for shelter. While the barque Adderly was b^ing towed m the lino broke and at a late hour last night she was drift ing along the shore dangerously close to the land The rocket brigade was following to be ready m case of emer gency. Melbourne, April 24 At the request of a deputation from the Council and churches, the Premier proclaims May 2 as a day of humilia tion and prayer. Heavy snow has fallen m the Omeo district, and is m some places 4ft deep.

Late Sporting.

AUCKLAND RACES.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph Auckland, April 24. The A.R.C. Autumn meeting is being con cluded. The weather is perfect. Maiden Hurdles, of 60 soys, 1^ mile Tim, 1; Reflection, 2 ; Lorella 3. Seven started. Won by three lengths. Time— 3min 2sec. Dividend-~-£2 3s. Hurdles, of 80 soys; If mile.-—Auga dowey 1, Levanter 2, Hukatere 3. Mi 8 Nelson, who was the only other starter, fell. Won easily. Time—3.32. Dividend—£3 12s,

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the boot trade. McDonald & Mcdjarmid, OF THE Fast Street Cash Boot Shop, \ RE Undoubtedly m the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of B°StoCk- Be*hh'e ' Wol^ Otto Her., /■UR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, aud Slippers, all immrted direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES |IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are m a position to oflfer them to the Public at FIRST CObT. we are m a IVERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers ma'e to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and enly hrst quality material used. l""«Ja at l.owcsg M CDONALD & M^IAEMID, boot manufactures and importers, east street. J. NICHOLAS, Manager REID AND GRAY. I). F. PLOUGHS. ""^^^^^^-^ D- F. PLOUGHS. Over 1,300 Over 1.300 Made and Sold. f-%^^^^^^j^'^^^O Mado and Sold, KEID AND GRAY desire to 3raw the attention of farmers and others interested to the fact that they have appointed MR J. H. PAULING Manager of their Ashburton Brunch, and (rust ihat old clients and the farmers generally will bestow upon him the patronage they have so freely extended to the firm m the past. It will always be the aim of the firm to make only the latest and veiy best fanning tools that their lone experience amongst the farming community has provea suitable. * Sfeelframe Disc Harrows—Steelframs Rollers, ChaflLutters and Double Baggers—lmproved Grain and Manure Drills Spring-Tmed Cultivators—Harrows and Grubbers. Saw Benches, Standards, Wire, and Oil--. Farm Fanners and every description of labour saving tools. , Ageut for Deering Binders (Ball and Roller Bearing). „ „ Burrell's Traction Eoginea, i »• ». Cl»y.tQß and Bb.uttl9worth/i Mii3i|



IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUKEDIN AND WELLINGTON, "^riLL HOLD A GRKAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT 11. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY DEPOT, East Strkkt, Ashburton, FOE TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing on THURSDAY, April 22, wben HIGH-OLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s 6d Monthly, and PIANOS from 22s 6d Monthly. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Parchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate m the Wo^^jfiJiS; Life '—^ fu»er«- <* whion 4 199 J. A. X. RIEDLF, Care Messrs Andrewes & Anderson.



FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED OaoH GROCBBS. rjIHREE years ago started a Cash Syst m, which h»s worked satisfactorily, both to <ho JL. buyer and the seller, and has been the means of ac'ding many comforts to the homes of those who wisely availed .hemselves of the grand it-form Hundreds now bny their °f°i?A%\Fbs? C[:im BR S- FOR GASH > th<>reby acknowledging their appreciation of the LAbH. SYbfEM. Look after the nimble shilling by akingit to FL» TCHERBROS. and getting the very best value that money <• >. l.uy. Although w, do not advertise a price list, our country customers c»n got one on applicat on, ai d after perusing the same very carefully, we are satisfied that they will aud must admit that we sell cheaper than 1 any other house m the district. WE LEAD, FOLhOV? WHO CAN. 200 °ASES HIGHEST TEST KKROSHNE. <Of\f\ We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b had m the world, which we are selling iower than ChrisEchurch prices. This is a solid fact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to buy from us. J ROLLITT'd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. Supplied m any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowtsfc Wholesale Fatea Having a big turnover, we are enabled lo buy m the best of markets for spot cash therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Aahburcon, ' CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well slocked 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 a« we have just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware •nd^ectoopfiewwT wffi we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. •»w|'»w«»i» ) wmen 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruits, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3a 6d each Bets of Jugs from 2% per set of three large sizs Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLEEY7 CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES Johnson?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, 'etc. BEDBOOMWAREr™BEDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen m Ashbnrfnn i» n»A Anyone wishing to geb a handsome and artistic BeToom Set*,fo ThpmJfi "T"' wedding present should not tail to see our siock before goSgehewheJe' °f °V * Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUrTcoUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allnw*»fl t rnn * a»'h , om to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of chargeT Pka*e Kr thi«?ntSS ' as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience ' WeU EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above m any quantity at highest maikefc rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON ANI3 OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—Sox 67,



THE WHOLE STOCK is now offered to the Public. GREAT BARGAINS IN Bibles Church Service! Albums Workboxes Writiogdeska Notcpapers Envelopes Letterbooks Daybooks Purses Six Pieces of Mu9ic—value 15a—fo? ONE SHILLING, NOTE,—The whole Stock must be Clearer before the end of the month, H. N. ANDEBSON, MANAGER. WANTED Known—For good boot we try Mellou's Zealaodia Boot Ktor WANTED Known—The New Flanne' otte, half wool and cotton, oCunch^ wide, everli*Bting we»r,—Ai Qm> 3198



F. CLARK, I HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U.N OS, 6J; Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d a bundle, 4 10 NOTICE. IN THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE Of L 9 F. ANDEEWES & CO, STATIONERS, kic,



THE following persons have been nominated as members of the Long beach Road Board :— No. 1 Ward-JAMES CROY. No. 2 Ward-JAMES BISHOP. No. 4 Ward—ARTHUR WILSON. 1 hereby declare the above mentioned i cindidat's duly elected members of the Longbeach Roa I Boaid. .-LFRED W. FOOKS, 4 242 Returning Officer. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. THE following Nominations have been received : — No. 2 Ward— DANIEL LFDDY. PETER STEWART. No. 3 Ward— JAMES QUIGLEY. WILLIAM HENhY RULE. As the number of Candidates nominated I exceeds the numlf v required m ea<h case.] A POLL for the electiou of ON ■' PERSON ' to serve as Member for No. 2 Ward, and the election of ONE PKKSON to serve a ' Mrmber for No. 3 Ward, will be held at the ! Wakanui Road Board Office, Moore Street, Ashburton, on TUKSDAY, MAY 4, 1897, between the hours of 9 and 6 p.m, JOHN KILUOUK, 4 243 Returning Officer.



Henry Zander, HOTEL FOE SALE. MRS DONNAN has placed her FREE HOLD HOTEL PROPERTY, at Waterton, into my hands for Private Sale. I Should the property not be sold riuring this j month, same will be offered at Pubic Auc tion m May. HENRY ZANDER. DAVID ZANDER, 4 117 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOIT HOUSEHOLDERS' Meeting to elect a new Committee, m School Chambers on | MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1897, 4 237 at 7 30 pro. F NAL NOTICE. ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO DR G .<BENWOOD, are requested to pay the amount of their respecting Accounts to the Uudoraigned, forthwith to avoid further expanse. 4 222 P. FBRRIMAN. AMKE ! ING of the HOUSEHOLDERS of Hampstead is called for MONDAY VBNING, the 26-h inst., at 7.30 p.m., to i be held iv the Schoolhouse, to Elect a Com- | mittee for the ensuing year ; also to receive j the Report of the Outgoing Committee, etc. ' W. J. CROOKS, 4 223 Chairman, HAWKES BAY RELIEF FUND. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS are open at the Banks m Ashburton, and all the places of business, and contributions will be thank fully received. Messrs Hanmer and Graves, D. Thomas, Friedlander Bros,, Limited, and Rjllitt and Co. will also receive contri butions from farmers and settlers, m the 'shspe of produce, etc., for the same worthy object. 'J he Committee trusts that one and all will assist promptly and according to ' their means. By Order. P. MAIN WARING, Clerk to the Central Relief Committee. Ashburton, April 23, 1897. 4 229 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT.



MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from John Grigg, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, the annual draft of HEAVY and LIGHT HOUSES without reserve aB follows : — k \pi DRAUGHT MARKS and G£LD tC t) INGS just out of work. QA HACKS and HARNESS HORSES O U by General Tracy and Norfolk Lad. After the above Sale, on account of same Owner will be offered, — 4 First-class two-year-old DRAUGHT ENTIRE COLTS. .4 Good Yearling DRAUGHT ENTIRE 4b COLTS. i) Half-brothers to (it'neral Traoy, and rW half sister to Ca-lista. Sale 12 o'clock. Notice—No other Entries will be taken for this Sale. D. THOMAS, 4 152 Auctioneer. ARO A D X HORSE_FAIR. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1897 Entries are now being taken. D. THOMAS. 153 Auctioneer. ____J. T. Ford and~Oo. " ASHBUiITON YARDs! TUESDAY, APRIL 27,1897. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. will >ü b mit to Public Anctiou, o» account of George .McMillan, £sq , Mesopotamia— QdCiCl L.arge"framed Six and ISight, 4'UV./U toothed MERINO WETHERS. Good turnipers. 4 836 A, E. CQOKE, Auctioneer.



R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 241 Auctioneer. Q£» ACRE FARM AT METHVEV. WE HAVE for private Sale a btnall Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr '>. Cameron'.-; sale plan, adj lining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of rust-o'ass qua'ity. Full particulars on application tj 4 118 FRIiCDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. D. ThJfTi ■::?,. S ATUKDAY^II A V 1. TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES MR D. THOMAS will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date 9 ACR ES. 9 Situated ab the corner of Allen and Rnce Course ftoads, being lots 4, 5, and 6, with small Stable thereon. Three quarter.acre allotments, numbered 4, 5, and 6, fronting the Alford Forest Koad, opposite Mr Henderson's property. ALSO,— T.S.s 1195 and 1196, each containing acre, fronting Havelock Street West; good building sites. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o. D. THOMAS, 4 245 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF ' GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. ~~ABOAJ)ET ~~ FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1897. THE ANNUAL DRAFT OF LONG BEACH HORSES.



J Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 B^s 1000 BAGS Ttf AURITIUS OUGAR. USE^NO OIHER FOR YOUR JAM. floury Zandor, Cheapest Grocer m Ashburton. justTlandeljT Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OTL 100 Cases V LVGLNE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Ft;et LKaTHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STE L COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Baibed and Plain FKNCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOi^LIS' {BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection] REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION, j Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot| | Flasks, Cartridge Belt", Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. FriecUander Jtsros. ASHBURTON~ YARDS. APRIL 27, 1897. "TTTE shall offer at above fixture :— O REALLY FIRST-CLASS SHEEP o do<;s.



{'eriders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUiNCIL. rpENDERS arc invited for the Erection of I a stable at the Borough Council Yard. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Oilice, where tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, May 3. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 234 Borough Engineers. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements for Timaru Races, T7IXCURSION TICKETS to Timaru, .Jp.A available for return till the 3rd May, will be issued at Christchurch, Oamaru, and intermediate stations on the 28lh and 29th | at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second-class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only. On the 29th April a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.15 a.m., Tinwald 7.22, Winslow 7.32, Hinds 7.48, Rangitata 8.18. A train will leave Washdyke for the Racecourse od arrival of the 10.55 a.m. train from Ash burton, and iho express train from south will set down passengers at "Washdyke for the Racecourse. On the 29ch and 30th April the express train from north will take up at Washdyke passengers for stations where it stops, who can leave the Race course for Washdyke at 5.5 p.m. 4 239 BY ORDER. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, £»nd pattern, and cifc beat possible



Entertainments. ORANGIS HALL, ASHBURTON THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1897. MISS PACKER'S CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT. MISS PACKER will be assisted by Mrs A. C. Clavidge, Misses CORRICK (Cliiistfhurch), Oorbelt, Gates, McOwen, and May McOwen, Messrs F. H. HOBB3 (Christ church) and Horace Gates. Box Plan at Mr H, M. Jones. Day Tickets at Horace Gates' aud Mrs Adams, Tickets ... 3/- 2,- 1/- 4 232 HALL." Under the Direction of L. J. Lohr. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, SATU.HDAY, Ist MAY. An Important Event m ihe Appearance of the WORLD'S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST, CJA.OI^ HJE2R.TZ, Assisted by MDLLE. D'ALTON, In a Series of Startling and Up-to-date Novelties, And for the First Time m Ashburton, the Only and Original O i i» em at ogpraplie, Which for the past six months has been creating an enormous sensation m Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. ALL OTHERS AR?<] BUT TOYS In comparison with this Truly Marvellous Machine, which will be shown at 9.15 p.m., to allow shop assistants to see it. Oveiflowing Audiences Everywhere. Popular Pliers—3/-, 2,-, 1/. Secuie Seats at H. M. Jones', and avoid disappointment. 4 233 EDWIN GEACH, Manager.



I PUBLIC NOTICE. I TI/T IS S mEEEBY, (L'lte of New Plymouth) BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ash burton that she has commenced Business as 1 Di-ess and Habit Maker- CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specially. Terms moderate. MISS TFEEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences ii required. Present address—Wills Street East, Ash burton. 4 235 UPPER ASHBURION ROAD DISTRICT. I JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer »f for th^ Upper Ashburton Road Dis trict, do hereby declare thar the following persons hive been nominated for the re spective Wads as under : — For Ashburton Forks Ward MR ISAAC SARGENT For Winchmore Ward MR MATTHEW STITT For Allenton Ward MR JOSHUA TUCKER And as the number of Candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, I therefore dec'are the above named persons to be duly elected members of the Upper Aahburton Hoad District. JOHN DAVISON, Returning; Officer, Upper Ashburton Road District. April 23, 1897. 4 231 FIRST-OLASS FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALS. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATF, Near Waimat-, Mouth Canterbury, New Zealand. About ?M~\f\£\ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL £\J\J\) TURAL LANDS, m well fenced farms of various sizes. nnHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, 1 bountiful y watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP- FAlTfc NING. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate, ' wMiin fow minutes' walk, by good roads, of , lands offered.- The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimaie township, und about equidistant fiom Ti.naru and Oamaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Liberal. Fur further particulars apply to Messrs WRIGHT, STI'PEIENSON & CO., D\LGKTY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNWSS & LeCRKN, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitkj> Or Mr ])OUGLAS, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. Particulars as to terms of Sale may be ascertained at Mail Office. 4 177



MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr John Keays to Hell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property at Hinds comprising :— Lot 60, part of Reserve 1371, containing 50 acres freehold, fenced and partly broken up. Lot 55, adjoining the above, containing 50 acres, Crown Leasehold, rental la 3d per acre. There ia a Cottage oi 3 rooms erected on this section which is broken up and m gras3. Lot 58, adjoining the above, containing 12 acres Crown Leasehold, fenced and m its native state, rental, Is 3.1 per acre. The land is situated about 1| mile from the Hinds Railway station on the lower side of the Hue. It is watered by a County water race. Inspection Invited, Full particulars furnished on application. Note time of Sale.—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 4 246 Auctioneer. TO LET—Cottage and Two Sections fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. Rental 10s per week, T. BULLOCK. I3ROPERTY at Tinwald, fronting Archi- J_ bald Street, main thoroughfare. £120 price required. T.S. No 16 containing \ iiere, with square built Dwelling House, Porch at front entrance, Stable, etc, there on. The owner having removed to the North Island ia the reason of this Properly b,eing aold. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. I, BUt,LQCK.



feport ng. A i: JB BURTON I) A C I N G r*i L U B S AUTUMN MEETING, j TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, TIIUKSDAY & FRIDAY MAY 13 and 14, 1897. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of horses, and colors of the riders must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. en SATURDAY, 24th day of April, 1897. JOHN DAVISON, 126 Hon. Secretary. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897 Freehold Section, conveniently situated m Havelock Street, nearlyoppositeßutlei's Hotel, numbered 473, with two-roomed Cottage thereon. ALSO. ---1 acre fronting the West Town Belt, numbered 86 part of R.S. 4905 ; nice site for a house. MR T, BULLOCK has received instruc. tions to sell the above properties by auction at the Arcade on .SATURDAY next, May 1, at 11 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 4 244 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY Ist. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PRO PERTY NEAR HINDS.



Amongst the passengers to New Zealand by the Mariposa was Mrs J. K. Barney, of the World's Women Christian Temperance Union, Superintendent of t'- c department of prisons, police, and almshouae visitation, who will conduct a short mis ion m Auck land before proceeding South. Wanted WESLEY CHURCH—Amrversary Services, SUNDAY, April 25. Prvache •, morning and even ng—K*:v. D. McNiCGLIi, ex-President of ihe Conference. 1 Anthems by the Choir. 4 247 nnABERNACLE.—Pastor Ager'a morning JL subject — "Touch of Kindness." Kvening—" Who believes the Bible." Mi*a Sears will sing. 4 240 ' ]^)RIMI! I'VE Methodist Church. Morning Subject: "The Sabbath." Evening 'übject: " Peace through chastisement." ! Preacher - Rev J. Olphert. Anthems by choir 4 238 WA TED Known—The cheapest ar.d most, reliable boot shop m Ashburtor Mei.lor's Zealandift Boot Store. ]7?OR SALE —Four-roomed rioufe with _ Scullery, Conservatory, Fowlhouae, with good fruit garden, etc. Price, £175 T.J., Burnett street West. 4 187 T75~ LKT~Cottage~anHThalf an~aere~of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 WELDON'S Ladies' and Children's Jouriia's for March, Young Ladies' Journals for April, Review of Reviews for April Something to Read, Navy and Army. Also Ziska by Corelli, Mistress Spitfire, Briton or Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books.—-H. M. Jones WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be ftesh, and 1 ton of Beeswax; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cish Supply Stores. NEW LINi-S m Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Colltkr. EX "Gothic" Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufuctire s, some s-pecial lines m Drapery, e;c. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pouud. -"The Hail," Eaat j Street. ] FOUND— Nineteen shilling-. ea-h~7o~~be ' worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," E^t Street. JUST LANDED - A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price Fu'ly equal to usual 5s 6d quality. —W. H. Collier. BARRETT BROS, have just opened sonv> new lines m clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mossiel Tw-ed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m ihe Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. WANTKI) Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crocke'y, etc., suit able for presents before poing elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Store?. WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream ot the Coloni il Mills m Dress Tweeds and v large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. TT7ANTED Known—First-class Dress- VV making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full ranc;e of the litfSt dress materials and 'rimmings. Our usuml choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchkll & Turner \\T ANTED Known—Nothing but up to If date Goods are ;,id at Mellor: vi prices that defy competition.



Excursion fares and train arrangements m connection with the Timaru races are adver tised m this issue. Tenders are wanted for the erection of a stable at tbs Aahburton Borough Council yards. Mr D. Thomas notifies that his next Horse Fair will be held on Thursday. May 20. The annual meeting of parishioners m connection with St 8 ephen's Church will be held on Thursday, 29th, and not on Wed nesday as previously not ficd. Miss Packer, assisted by Mr F. H. Hobba (Christahurch) and a number of local amateurs will give a concert of chamber music m the Orange Hall on the evening of Thursday, May 6. The Waterton hotel, the property of Mrs | Donnan, is offered for sale privately. Particulars from Mr H. 2Under. The County Council calls for tenders, rf peivable up to May 7, at 11 a.m., foe pro viding and planting over 50,000 oak, birch, and pinug insignia,



At a meeting this afternoon of the Tech nical Education Committee it was decided to proceed with a cookery class, opening on July 1, or six weeks earlier if arrangements oan be effected. A full report is held over.



Synopsis of New advertisements. F. Ferriman—Dr Greenwood's accounts. Householders meeting at Hamp^cead. Upper Aehburton Road District—Nomi nations. Church Services—The Tabernacle, Wesley, and Primitive Methodist. J. T. Ford and Co.—Sale, Tuesday, April 27. New Zealand Railways - Excursion fares for Timaru races. McDonald and McDiarmid —New business advertisement. D. Thomas—Horse fair, Thursday, May <iO. Miss Packer—Concert, Thursday, May 6. C. E Fooks and Son—Tenders. Carl Hertz—Entertainment, Oddfellows' Hall, Saturday, May 1. Miss Treeby—Dress and Habit maker. Ashburiou Borough School—Householders i meeting, Monday, April 2h, 1). Thomas—Property for sale, Saturday, May 1. T. Bullock—To let cottage, also properties for sale, Tinwald, and Ashburton, Saturday, May 1. Friedlander Bros.—Sale at Ashburton Yards, April 27. Longbeach Eoad District— Candidates elected. Wakanui Road District—Nominations.