CORRESSPONDENCE.

(We do not hold cirselves respons'b c for ihe opinions expressed by our correspondents

THE BOROUGH SCHOOL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—-I am told that at the meeting of the Ashburton Borough School Committee, held on Monday evening last, Mr Hlcoek expressed a desire to know who had givou me authority to enter the achoo' as a pupil, being over s-ixteen years of age. Mr Silcook said ih»t I applied for the p 'sitiou a pupil teacher m the Ashbur on school, but was not appointed, preference being given to a pupil who h<d been educated m their own school, Bur. Mr Silcook aee.ns to hive forgotten 'hat his son applied for a similar position, under similar conditions, and Mr Silcock did not sucge t that he shouM be asked to withdraw from the school. For my own sake, 1 shall ask you to kindly giv me space to state the particulars of my entering the school. As I wished to take up teaching as a profession, m a conversation with Mr Mayne, the then headmaster, I aiked him if he thought that I w u!d have a chance at obtaining a position m the Ash burton Bchool if I remained as a pupil m the Ashburtoa High Sen' ol He said that ha thought it would be better if I came to the Ashburton school and gave my services— the head mistreßs being willing—in the infant department, and if she could give me a good repot t for teaching, he thought that I would have a very good chance of obtaining a position later on. I should be very pleased if Mr Silcock would let me know who had been teaching and had been stopped through my entering the aohool.— I am, etc., Katie Millar.

EASTER MONDAY SPORTS.

TO THE EDITOR. Slß,—The Ashburton Athletic Association is to be congratulated on ihe large number of entries received for the Easter Monday Sports There is, however, one item omitted from the programme which, if included, would have proved a great draw. I refer to an old nr>ens bicycle race. We have plenty of local representatives m Mr Tom Bullock, Mr Home, Mr Willis, Mr Kilworth, Mr Hannaford, and others. In referring to these riders as " old men' I don't mean that they are yet, fib to receive \h& old age pension. If well mounted, ami all rode fair and square it would be interest ing to old and young alike to see them trying their metle on the track. Judg ing from these riders poiee when mounted their aima m a race 1 would differ much. Somf? would go for the honor, others to air their style, while some would try solely for the bawbees. I hope the Association will include auch a race m their next year a programme.—l am, etc., Old Man.

FEDERATION.

The Convention at Adelaide.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Adelaide, April 14 On the Convention resuming this morning, Mr Barton continued the dis cussion. He said to give the Seriate a right to amend a Taxation Bill was equivalent to the right of amending an Appropriation Bill, because the amend ment of taxation would necessarily compel Go"eruujent to rearrange the appropriation proposals, Why, if, as! Sir John Forrest said, there was not a j single thing Westralia could gain by i Federation, should he seek, by holding the balance of power m the Oonvpntion to make it impossible for the colonies who desired Federation to gain it ? He accused Sir John Forrest of forcing the Convention to consider certain clauses out of their proper order, when he knew that there would be little Chance of hia colony accepting any scheme of Federation. Like Artemus Ward, he was quite willing to sacrifice his wife's relations, commencing with his mother-in-law. Westralian dele gates were going back with the know ledge that while their colony was apathetic m regard to "F, deration their votes were used injuriously to those who desired Federation. - Mr Brown, Tasmania, threw m his weight with the larger colonies. He could not see how responsible govern ment could exist, or how federation could be brought about, if the amend ment were not carried. He reserved the right of reconsidering his decision if it was found later that the people of the smaller states objected to the amendment, but he did not feel called upon at present to take a step that would wreck federation. Mr Lewisj Tasmania, followed the example of Mr Brown. He thought it was a fitting time for the small states to show their sincerity and bring about federation. Sir John Forrest explained that Westralia had not come to the Conven tion io a playful manner. He thought Mr Barton's assertions were unwarran table. He believed that though Wes tralia would have to mike sacrifices ehe was prepared to throw ia her lot with the rest of Australia. A division was then taken, and resulted m favor of Mr Reid's amend ment by twenty-five to twenty-three. Had Sir John Forrest forced a di vision last nipht he would bavejdtfeat ed Mr Keid. The delay, however, gave the ai-tute I 1 astern politicians an opportunity to deal with the waverers from Tasmania and South Australia. 'Ihe rest of the afternoon w-\b occu pied with a discussion as to thf form m which laws imposing taxation, customs, and excise should be submitted It was decided that the three subjects should be dealt with m separate Bills.

Willowby Sale.

(Per Guardian Pigeon Expeess.)

Bird despatched 2.30 p.m , arrived 2.45 p.m. Stodd&rt'B Sale. Attendance very good. 250 people. Biddings spirited. Good a*le of implements. Stock and implements 111 best of order. Fubstantial lunch provide by family for whom great sympathy wan expressed. Prices- Roller £12, harrows £4 5.133 6d, ricji cover #I:lßs,double-furrow Slough £12. single furrow plough £1 Bs, grubber £13 15s, grain rlrM £17, grain drill £5 s*, broadcast sower £20, mower £1 15s, McCormick hir.dfr £2, Masaey-Harris (new) £35, drays £8, £12, £16.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Railway Dispute. London, April 13. Lord Rosetory has consented to act as arbitrator between the .North Eastern Railway Company and their '. employees, The Quarantining' of Colonists Government declines to incur the expenses of obviating the quarantining of colonist* by the mail steam rsnf Brindm and Marseilles which have embarked passengers from Bombay at Aden. The British Parliament. The House of Commons has ad journed till Ap'il 26th. Prize for Exploration. April 14. The Geographical Society awarded the Gill Memorial Prizß to Mr 0. E. Douglas, the explorer of the New Zea land Alps. The Grand Duke's Suicide. Berlin, April 13. Later particulars show that the Grand Duke of Mecklenberg-Schwerin, at the time of the suicide, was in a high state of fever which affected his mind. He escaped from the doctor under whose control he had been placed. I

Australian.

Immigrants from the Cape, Sydney, April 14 The Minister for Lands hus received a letter from a resident at Capetown which states that owing to the drought, rinderpest, native troubles, and other eviis, many Englishmen who went to South Africa with small capital, with the intention of entering, on farming pursuits, are afraid to risk their money. The writer uaks for information m regard to settlement m Australia. The Minister is supplying the information. He believes that, from the tenor of the letter, there is a strong probability that many will be induced to come to Australia.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M ) Obstructing the Footpath. — George Russell, an officer of the Salvation Army, was charged with having obstructed the street on Saturday evening last, by causing a crowd m Burnett Street He pleaded not guilty. Constable Jackson said that on the night m question the Army was holding a meeting at the corner of Burnett and iiast streets, i here was a great crowd on fche footpath, through which it was impossible for pißsengers to move. Witness asked him to move on but he said he refused to do so hat night.. Wineas said the army had plenty of privileges without causing obatruction such as that he was then caus iug, bur, accused went on with the meeting. The Army was g, great nuicance on S<i,< urday oights, a 8 they occupied the busiest part of ihe town at the busiest hour of the tveuing. Accused remained for half an hour after being warned 10 move on. Constable Eade corroborated the * evidence of Constable Jackson, The Sergetnt said he had no desire to press hard on the Army, but it was impossible to keep a clear passage on the street when they caused those obstruc tions, as crowds collected on the footpaths. Defendant, aeked by the M if he would promise not to offenu m this way again, said he was only a subordinate officer and was not responsible for ordera given by hia superiors, and had only to obey them. He was m charge that evening m the absence of his chief, bnt could give no promise for the future. His Worship said he had no desire to do anything that might seem hard upon the Army as he was aware they did a g.e^t amount of good, but the law must be vindicated, and m the absence of a promise to refrain from repeating the breach of the bye-laws for regulating street traffic, he would fine defendant 20s and costs. Defendant said he would not piy the fine, and a distress watrant was ordered to be issued, which failing to be effective further proceedings would be taken. Stray Cattle—Robert Houston was charged wjth grazing two head of cattle on he Racecourse road, on April 9. Mr Cuthbßrtson appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Wilding for the defence. Mr Cuthbertson asked to be allowed to alter the information to Mill road, which was ulti mately agreed to.—W. de B. Comptou, E. James, and John O'Brien gave evidence for the prosecution to the effect that the cattle were on Mill road as charged m the informa tion, and that Houston was with them.— Robert Houston sad he was m the habit every morning of driving his cows to the water race for a drink, and hia boy drove them back again. It was not true that the cattle had been on the road lor an hour on the morning charged, nor had he heard any complaints from his neighbors about them. He had been fined m Court for a similar offence, but had taken every precaution since then not to offend again. James did not pass him on the road at a quarter to seven. It was about half-past six when he drove the cattle to drink, and he was with them all the time at the water, but certainly not an hour.—E. James, re-called by His Worship, said the defendant was standing by thecowswhen witness went to theracecourse and when he returned. The cattle were not at the water race on either occasion — Mrs Houston said the cows had not been out on the road since Thursday week, - xcept to be driven to the. water race to drink. The pows were brought lack from the race at about seven o'clock. H» r hu>band was away for about half an hour getting the j cows to the water, hut certainly not an hour. —His Worship thrught James was a truth ful and disinterested witness, and his testi mony was that defendant had grazed his cows on the roa I for an hour. His Worship would convict on this evidence, and would fine'defendant 5i a head and cos s. There appealed to hn a good deal of fueling m con nection with those cases, and he did not know that these was any great harm done by the grazing, but the law hud to be upheld. Civil Cases.—Uraighead and t enyrnan v Luscombe, £2 9s 6d.—His Worship gave judgment m this case, findiug t.iat there was no proof of any separate estate being possessed by the defendant Mrs Luacombe, and m that case he must gi?e judgment tor defeudant, which he iid with costs.—R. Lockhead vO. Giealer, ijlQ Ej 3 . Mr Cuth bertsou appeared for Giealer. M. J. Bur gess, the local agent for Lochhead, appeared for his principal, but not having provided himself with proper legal authority to sue, the case was adjourned.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves At 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.-' Trains leave Baka'ia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively -0.50 eVery day, exoegt Fridays;' JO.3C Fridays B,|o fim, SuwSiys. ' '

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph, Copy ugh i. l-.eoeived Wakapuka, April 15, 946 a.m Guardian office 11.10 a.m. A Bankrupt Municipality. Paris, April 14. The M .rseilles Municipal Council is ! in a stattt of bankruptcj, attributed to the lavish expenditure of the Socialis* members.

Australian.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, April 15, 10,5 a.m. Guardian office 12 5 p.m. Rumour Contradicted. Sydney, April 15. Ministers state that thfre is no foundation for the Adelaide rumour linking the names of Messrs Reid and Brm ker for the Agent-Generalship. Expedition to the Solomon Islands. Ihe Austrian scientific expedition to the Solomon Islands interrupted by the massacre of Baron Norbeck is not to be abandoned. Doctor Mann has arrived to take Dp Norbeck's work and the cruiser Albatross leaves for the Solomons m a few days, The Jubilee Fever Hospital. Melbourne, April 15 Over £6000 has already been sub scribed for the Jubilee F«ver Hospital The International Exhibition. Brisbane, April 15 The New Zealand Government has secured 840 ft of space m the Inter nation Exhibition afc a cost of £400.

THE ASHBtJHTOK GUAKDIAN : THURSDAY, /PRIL 1-5, 1897.



' __ _ Bn<JriasS_ Notices _ ; r: ,|l CROMERY^ - J - - - CROCKERY ENAMEL WAKE. ENAMELWABB. OK PACKAGES £\£? PACKAGES ifCO PACKAGES fQO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHEK BROS., HrAVK just rec ived per 9. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Eaamelware from L 7 «l ome °*tlie *)eßt> Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agent* bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting a larger diseonnt for ua than m usual. This being the case we are determined lo jjivu our Customer* the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see byoomparing the undermentioned Priot with any others m the District. WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. C ROOKERY. OR OCEERY, 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6rl per Bet of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Sets of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per let of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumbler*, 2a 6d per dozen J Vv? zen Covered GlaBS Ja*n Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per down 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Down 2lb Glass Jsn Jars, 3s 6d per dozen ... Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Caps and Saucers from 3a 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeper! 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc B NAMELWARE. BNAMEBWAE B.—. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2a 9d, 3a 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s 11J 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Doisen Enameled Ewers. 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3i, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, la 6d, Is 9,3, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinaer Plates, 5a 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5a 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Sauce. Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, U 8d and li lid each Enameled Preserving Pane, 4a 6d, 5a 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 preserving Sugar from as, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cave Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON, The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We have also on Band Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag * New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14! b Is, 7a per cwt Flour—Kollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the OHEAPHST HOUSE m ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THRfeE-QUABTER, AND DOUBLE "BEDSTEADS. T^ULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES FHOM 25s Upwards. Cots/ Spring Mattresses, and Bedding of all descriptions, AT JOHNORR&CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMIIH3, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have foui d it necessary to augment our Already large Stock of O^ticj, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. •JOUR MrR. Murray having had upwards of THIRTT-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, atid during that time has made cartful study of the relation between Spectaole* and the organ of sight, tha result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors cf vision, and correct them by tin use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannon le adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES" TESTED if necessary, and also bsve Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CUB LED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong, REID AND GRAY. D. F. PLOUGHS. saa^«*»^ l)^a^_^ D. F. PLOUGHS. Over 1,300 Over Made and Sold. %^O Made and Sold< REID AND GRAY de ire to straw the attention of farmers and others interested to the fact that they have appointed MH J> H. PAULING Manager of their Ashbnrtou Branch, nnd trust that old cl ents and the farmers generally will beatow 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 very best farming tools that their long fXjperienoe I amongst the farming community has proved suitable. S,teellr»me Disc Harrows—Steelframe Rollers. Chaff-utters and Double Baggers—lmproved Grain and Menure Drill*. Spring-Tined Cultivators—Harrows and Grubbers. Raw Benches, Standards, Wire, and Oil\ Barm Fanners and every description of labour saving tools. Agent for Deering Binders (Ball and Roller Beniingk M „ Burrell's Traction Engines. „ „ Oytoa and Bhuttleworth'i Mil!*.



', PUBLIC NOTICE. A BhZ VVR AND^ALiToFwORKT" IN aid of fund for re-coveri g roof of B. Andrew's Church,'(inwalri, will be hel I iv the JTEMPL4R HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTJStt MONDAY. Gifts of Farm Produce, Live Stock. Poultry, Fruit, Vegetables, etc., for above are solicited' Donations may be left at the 1 Vicar ge, or at the Stores of Messrs J. Hoseltine, J. Robinson and J. Gudsell. Afternoon Tearnd Refreshments from 3 p. m. PKOMENADK CONCERT m the evening. Admission 6d. 4 76 ENCOURAGE~LOCAL INDUSTRY?" I)RKPAI-!E for the winter's rain, and ORDER, a good, etrocgUMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWfiLL, Lower East 9ireet, Ashburton. Umbrell.s recovered and turned ou '■qual to new again. Umbreiias ueatly repaired with best materials. KNIVEB and SCISSORS GROUND. NOTICK is hereby given m pursuance of thePubiic Reserves Act, 1886, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's sports on MONDAY, the 19th drty of Apri* inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz., For Each Adu'fe One Shilling For Each Horse ... . .., One Shilling For Each Trap ... ... Ohe Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, April 6, 1897. 4 57 PRELIMINARY ANNOUWCEMENtT IN THE ESTATE OF L. F. AN DEE WES. t II HE successful Tenderers beg to announce X that the Shop WILL BE CLOSED TILL SATURDAY, the 10th inst., when the entire Stock will be offered to he Public. The sale will only last for 20 days. The whole stock MUST BE SOLD. Premises are to be vacated by the end of ;he month. Instructions are : Every line MUSI* be old. Notice to Merchants, Road Boards, bounty Councils, Clubs, School Committees, Libraries, Storekeepers, Hawkers—Do not niss this opportunity. The entire Stock mist be sold m 20 days. Fuller particulars m future issues. H. N. ANDERSON, t 58 MANAGER. THlii "ECLIPSE" CYCLE WORKS TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premise?, BARING SQUARE, (Near Post Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN'S CYCLES By the best makers from £2C. Terms if required. Early application necessary. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYRES a Specialty. Only best materials used. Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission * Machines for Hire. rUST ARRIVED-A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 16 JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. THE Adverti-er desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that le makes a specialty of keeping m stock the rcxy highest c:ass of spiritsso that the public nay rely on being supplied with the purest iquor obtainable. The following list will ihow what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmamook m bulk md ease; 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" ; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw sou's Glenliveb " Perfection " j Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Song, Perth —did. 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, CJreer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and yon's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—"Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—puremalr • Sir JohnPower's^pecial. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies m bulk always m stock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubnnche, V.0.C.8. for invalids rind * *? * *"; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Uoinbcau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dask. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bu^k Beer always m stock. All classes or L'queurs, including Bene dic^ine, t/hartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES, A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the beat brands, The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m priQe to meet the requirements of the Pub.Ho. R. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. m



F. ;■. rUander Bros, T^TT ANTED TO PCROHASB -100 Tons OP BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lti.. QO ACRE FARM AT MRTHVEN. WE HAVE for private Sale a small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mj 0. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining ihc I'ublii Library, Methven. The land is of first-o ass quality. Full particulars on application to 4118 FRIKDLANDEK BROS., Ltd. ~~FOm PRIVATE SALE. OKf) ACRE FARM AT WAKANUJ. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having beeu Bold by auction, we ar« now prepared to treat for the sale of s<»n>e privately, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 17 SATURDAY, APRIL U 9 1897 BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. *20Q ACRES ' 2 ROODS- 37PfcRCHE8. FARM AT DORIE. MESSRS FRIEf.LANDER BR0«. f Limited, having received instructions rom the Mortgagee, will Sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, at 2 p.m., AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, The Farm now m the Occupation of Mr Wm. Going, Containing 109 ACRES, 2 BOODS, and 37 PERCHES, Jems; part of the weU-known Acton Estate. The Farm ia securely fenced, and divided into 5 well-vvateied paddocks. 50 acres are ready for crop, 20 acres are m turnips, and the balance all m grass. Tne buildings consist of two roomed House and good Stables. Full particulars, terms, etc., at sale, or n application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FKIEDLANDER, 86 Auctioneer. ==z, i .., — .„ 5 -, D. Tnomas. r AM A CASB BUYER OF GOJD OAT SHEAF CHAFF \ 56 D. THOMAS. Clear mg* Sale. BOMERFIELD FARM, DROMORE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1897. |\/TR DAVID THOMAS has received LV-L instructions from Messrs Ben bow ND MOKFATT (also J: DWABD BENBOW), on cicount of their lease exoiring and dissolu ion of partnership, to sell by Public Auction he following Draught Hotees, Implements, tc., without reserve :— V Useful Heavy DRAUGHT MARES & / GELDINGS. I UNBROKEN DRAUGHT, two years. r) SHEEP DOGS. IMPLEMENTS.—! Dray and i\amewith brake, 1 Six-horse Waggon m good order, 1 Grain Drill, 1 Set Five-leaf Harrow*, 1 Duncan Stripper, Lot of Plough Chains, Swingletrees, Harness, Covers, and a large quantity of Sundries. On account of E. Benbow. y USEFUL DRAUGHT MARES AND I GELDINGS, fiom three years to nine years. And Sundry Harness. Sale at 12.30. p.m. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, _134 Auctioneer. ==£"*= 1 'irrmr. —:^™=2=js T. Bullock. TO LET, at a low rental—Brick premises n Triangle buildings, fronting YVakanui ; ioad. . , T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage and three sections renting Alford Forest Road. Possession ian be given about 19th inst. T. BULLOCK. ~ M Ol E~I Oi)KAA T0 LEND on approved */WUUU Freehold Securities. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO FARMERS~AND~OTiERi] MR LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and Mount Somers District, are now open for sale on very easy terms of payment. On the Homestead Farm, 396 acres, there ia a good Dwelling-house on concrete foundation, Dairy, Washhnuee, Stable, &c. The property is well situated^ being only about 3^ miles from the Spriag burn railway station. The 108 acres is also {jouyeniently situated, being about \i mile from'the Mount Somers railway station. " Note—The terms of pay, meutare very easy—viz , small cas^ deposit, balance bearing intercut at 5. per cent per annum. For furthev pirticul-irs apply to T._BULLOOK, Agent. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Distiict. 17I0R SALE, the following R.Ps., fenced . and mostly m the native state, viz R.S. 28186, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 rood" R.S. 28597, 696 aorosj i rood 3{j. perches Price, ter4M.3, and tull particulars furnished on appifcaion. _[_* T. BULLOCK, Agent. O^ ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE. FOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con taining £ acre, on which is* ecected a square built Dwelling Hoijse. The property is well situated and the laud of good quality. 01^ rs are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged. T. RUfcLOCE, ....... Agent. LOW 7 PRICED TOWN""SECTIONS', as follows ;— £11 10s, pri<?e wanted for T.S. 818 Aitkeu Street. A)l3 lQs, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street, The owners are desirous of realising Terms if required. Apply T, BTTLLUCrS,



Wanted TT7ANTrci.>—Clifup private Boaid and YV L-.1i.i.-ic f-;r :t ffv.v wecka At'dresß " I conomi-t," P<> t Ofii-s . 4 136 OY.-H EX.3, llnunde;s, K-ira oubi, Cod, Gropor, Yarmouth Bloaters, fresh to-night.—Jkwitt, Burnett Btreet. 4 137 LOST, Black and White Collie Dog, with white tail, answers to "Shah." In formation to A. Kidd, Flemington, or Charles Reid, Ashburton. 4 129 TO LET—Cottage and hnlf an acre of land. .Apply* Edward Stephens, T<mcred street. 4 91 111 ASTER Card?, new and chaste, Be* Li linea m plain an! fancy Stationery, •iew lines m fancy Glassware, Parses, Frames, Albums, Basket ware, V\ indanr Magazine for Match, New Book*.—-H. M Jones. EX "Gothic" Barrett Bros have n ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hall," E&bt street. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag j splendid Potatoes, 20!bs for Is, or B<s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletchee Beos. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted 11 Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea.it Street. ROLLITT & UO.'S Supreme Flout aud Wbeatmeal at cobc price. Sharps 5s 9ii ai)d Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.'— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Storeß. WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4s 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly modera'e prices. A full range of the latest dreas materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. FUUND— Nineteen shilling * ea';h to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of ca&h discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—-Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East street. WANTS- D Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this department during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values.—Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 261h iusfr, and following days. The cream of the Cohmid Miila m Drtm Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robe* fco Select from. In pection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. NEW LINi'S m Clothing. A first-clas Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and ' see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' oots and hoes.—Mellors Zeatandia Bout Store. JUST LANDED -Ta HighJclaas Kid (J Glove, four studs, ell colors; price 4s>. Fu ly equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. • Government Notices. i NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTCHCRCH RACES and ASH BURTON SPORTS. THE EVENING TRAIN from Christ church to Aehburton aDd Methven on April 19 and 20 will strnv. at 5.10 p.m , and run 30 minutes LATER than timet.be times. A Special Train from Timaru to Ashburton on the 19 h will be due from Rangitau at 11.6 a.m.. Hinds 11,40, Win slow 11.57, Tinwald 12.8, Ashburton arrive 12 15, and will return at 5.20 p.m. (stopping »t Tinwald to TAKK UP passengers only). Winslow 5 37, Hinds 5 53, Rangitata 6 29 The train to Springburn will lea/c Ashbur ton at 530 p.m. on the 19th, and run 65 minutes LATER than timetable times. 1 133 BY ORDER. Public Notices NOTICE. ALL PERSONS found TRESPASSING m Pursuit of Game on the Springfield Estate WILL BE PROSECUTED. 9 135 DUNCAN CAMERON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHE OFFICE w:» be CLOSED from JL 4 P-m. on THURSDAY, April 14, L 897, to 10 a.m. on TUESDAY, April 20, L 897. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. To those desirous of purchasing Good Land close to town. 28 acres 28 Fronting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of Farm and Raoecourse Roads, with small cottage, etc , thereon. Offers are invited for this property either as a whole or m separate blocks. Inspection invited. Eisy Terms of Payment. T. BULLOCK. T ADIES from the Country requiring I A medical treatment wM find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, ay MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 BAZAAE STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Arcade) TTTAVING taken over the above com modiua Stableo s I beg to soUcit a continuance of the liberal support given to my prede cessor, I can supply at a moment's nolice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLAPS DRAG, suitably for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TKEVimZA Bkos 4 46 PROPRIETORS. JTF your boyip a.nd girls are rough cm boots, I try Mk^ok's Indestructible School OQt«



Don't Couch. — Relief c m he obtained immediately. Use ' KEATING'S COUGH LOZ: NGES ' —well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause wi hout any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them, One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures reat. Sold everywhere m tin l-i l£d each. Tenders. mENDERS are invited for GRAZING X the DOMAIN PADDOCKS for twelve months. Also for leasing Borough Reserves Nos 771, 772, and 1613. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be delivered by 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 26th imt. 4 141 I^CWaiWI HI 111 ■111 ■■ ———Pt—MM—| Public Notices. _____ OUR STORP:B AND OFFICKS will be CLOSED from THURSDAY EVEN - 1-G, April 15. till TUESDAY, April 20 for the Eiater Holidays. <\ 139 FRIEDHNDER BROS. Ltd. YF_nrj_rirs"" ~~ rfIENDBRS are invited for ERECTING X SWING for the Hinds School. For Particulars apply to the undersigned, lenders close on TUESDAY, 20th mat,, at L 2 o'clock. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. --, (Signed) D. MILLER. \ 138 Hinds. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTONr~~ rOTIGE is hereby given, m accordance with section 65 ot the Municipal Cor« )orations Act, 3886, that the Burgess List or 1897-8 and the Defanlters' List are now )PEN FOR INSPECTION at the Town clerk's Office during office hours until the !2nd day of April inst. Objections thereto nust be m writing m the f-rm sot forth m he Fourth Schedule of the above-mentioned ict, and addreesed to me and delivered at ny office on or before the 22nd inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, April 14,1897. 4 140 a nothe.% fjrbe gift. lOOvOOO 3URATUBA TEA PIO.ORIAL PUZZLES! SUBJECTS: 'DON'T SHOUT, Alarm !" (A Railway Incident) • This Way to the 'Orspittle, Gents !" (Cricket Subject) • In Difficulties " (Yachting Subject) 1A Scottish Hero " (The Danger of Kilts) 'A FEROCIOUS Husband" (An Afcernoon Tea Subject) 'Old Grandad Taking Pilla" (Medical Subjtct) ;tThe Boy and the Barber" (Tonsorial Subject) 0 ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THEM. These Interim Gifta are presented pending the arrival of the GIFT TEAPOTS. The saleg of SURATURA TEA are in creasing by (to quote Sir Julius Yogel) " leaps and bunds," proving that the oft repeated virtues of Suratura Tea-^-via., its purity, ita strength, its freshness, its economy—have been duly appreciated by discriminating housekeepers and other con sumers, who, after all, are the real experts m Tea, &OTE.— The Auckland Weekly News of 27th February says :— "Indiaa tea report states that the plague has stopped all buying at Bombay. ' Suratura Tea is NOT blended with Indian or China Tea. JOHN ORR & CO., Agents, Ashburton NOTICE. RESIDEN IS Oi' CHERTSEf, who wish to be supplied with the DAILY "GUARDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can obt-un same everj evening on arrival of Express, or from Mr Shannon, Chertaey. NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening ion arrival of the Express, Intending | quarterly or annual subscribers sending m | their names to this Office, or to J43 Sa'BEET, I Rakaia, will have the p^per supplied egularly, ' ; I.: — - WANTED Known—The cheapest and most reliable boot shop m Ashburtor Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. IF you are m want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at M^it^o^



WHA' everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte jponev at Meteor's.



Synopsis of New advertisements. iSf.K. Railways—Train arrangements for GMstehurch ra:ces and Ashburton sports. ; Ashburton Permanent Building & Invest ment Society—Notice re holidays. Jewitt—Fresh fish and oysters, to-night Wanted—Board and Lodging. Friedlander Bros., Ltd—Notice re holidays Borough of Ashburton—Notice. I). Milier (for Hinds School)— Tenders. Domain Board—Tenders, J)uncan Cameron-^-Notice to trespassers.



A pigeon made the distance from Willowby to Ashourton this afternoon at the rate of 1030 yards a minute, with a fair wind.