EXECUTION OF BOSHER.

His Confession of the Crime,

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 21. Bosher was executed at eight this morning. About 7.50 t'ne condemned man, accompanied by Mr Cooper, 'he sheriff, Mr Garvey, gaoler, Rev Father Ainsworth, who had been attending him, Dr Martin, and the warders, walked from his cell to the scaffold erected about the centre of the gaol. The only other spectators were the Press re porters, Dr Cahill, and four civilians. The prisoner climbed the stairs to the scaffold with a firm step, and stood erect on ihe trap. After prayers, Bosher, in a voice which betrayed bub little emotion thanked Mr Garvey, Warder Millington, the Rev Father, and ail those who had been attendant on him since his sentence was passed for their kindness to him, and those who had apoken in his favor or agaiDst him. He ■aid he forgave all, and urged them to put faith in God. At eight o'clock the bolt was drawn, and Bosher waa executed, everything being carried out without a hitch. At the inquest the verdict usual in such cases was returned. . . Boafaer has confessed, the text of it being . ••Terrace Gaol, April 16.

" I am guilty of the crime for which I am sentenced to death, and take my death as a punishment for all ihe evils and sins I hay." oommited in my life. I had left my God and my church, but thanks be to God, while in prison He has sent me two friends who have brought me back to my senses, to Hiaiself, and to His Church, and I now enjoy all the consolation that a Christian oan have — a bright future and a light (? brght) hope; and I have the firm belief that God has forgiven my sins, and that His salvation is for me. This is to be used by Mr Garvey after my death, in any way or form he thinks fit, public y or privately, or io k*ep it to himself—(Signed), Stephen Bosher." Then follows a foot-note :— "This is a free will abatement, without being asked or without coercion whatever, aa nobody in this prison never asked me a question in any way. Ido it for my own welfare in the world to come.—Stephen BOBHER."

COMMERCIAL.

NEW ZEALAND StOLH:TIE.S.

Following is from the Lon on correspon dem of the Ot go Daily Times :—Notifica tions have appeared in all the papers that outstanding New Zealand Government securities of various kinds can be converted into three per cent, inscribed stock on application to the Agent-General. This, I find, must not be taken to convey the idea that any extensive process of conversion ia going ou just now. But several holders of various New Zealand stocks, provincial, municipal, harbour, or otherwise, which are now approaching maturity, have approached the Agent-General, wi;h the object of getting their investments placed in a more permanent form instead of being paid off in a year or two from the present date. A good deal of conversion of this sporadic character will probably be carried out during the course of the next year or two, thus tending toward the ultimate extinction of every class of New Zealand Government becurity, excepting the inscribed threes.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

_'• An accident attended with fatal conse quences occurred on Tuesday at Lauriston. Mr David Lemon, while ploughing on the farm of his sister-in-law at Lauriston, pulled up the team to adjust the harness that had been displaced on one horse. While engaged in this the animal took the staggers, or some similar trouble, and fell, taking Mr Lemon with it in its fall, and crushing him severely. He was taken to his siater-in-law'a house, and Dr Leahy was sent for, but the injuries he had received were of so severe a nature that he succumbed to them this morning. An inquest will be held. Mr Lemon was a comparatively young man, and unmarried. He was well-known in this district, in which he has been a resident for at least twenty years.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign-

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 21, 10 a.m., Guardian Office, 12.30 a.m.) A Suggested Liberation- Pretoria, April 20. i A suggestion has been made to President Kruger that Davis and Sampson, two of the reform agitators imprisoned in Pretoria gaol, should be> ■ liberated as a jubilee offering in con nection with the Queen's record reign President Kruger replied that unless the fines were paid an additional year would be added to their sentences.

Australian.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

The Commercial Travellers' Tax

Adelaide, April 21 The Commercial Travellers' Confer ence has resolved to write to Mr Seddon, pointing out that the tax on j commercial travellers is injudicious and unjust. They urge its removal at an early date, or that if found imprac ticable to abolish it, then that it be materially reduced.

Wilful Murder.

Sydney, April 21. At the inquest on Larsen a verdict of wilful murder against Johnson was returned.

FEDERATION.

$U Contention at Adelaide. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Adelaide, April 20 This morning was occupied over the method for the removal of Judges from the Bench. The Bill provides for re moval upon an address from both Houses. Sir J. M. Downer suggested that Judges should be impeached by the House and tried by the Senate, a two thirds majority of the latter being required to secure conviction. The suggestion was not actpd on. j The clause was amended by specifying | misbehaviour and incapacity as the grounds for removal. This afternoon the amendment to abolish the finality of appeal to the High Court was defeated by three votes ' Sir J. Abbott quoted a letter written to tha )af» Mr Justice Richmond, of

New Zealand, to Sir H. Park< s during | the 1891 Convention, urging the reten- i tion of appeal to the Privy Council. Mr Carruthers regarded the proposal to dispense with the appeal to the Queen as the first step towards separa tion from the Mother Country. The arguments advanced by Mr Justice Richmond were arguments which could not lightly be laid aside. The Judicature clauses passed with out important alteration. The concluding chapters of the Bill, dealing with the States, are now under discussion, Received Wakapuaka, April 21, 11 a.m., Guabdian office 1.10 p.m. Adelaide, April 21 At the Convention last night the question of a federal capital cropped up. Mr Barton inclined to the opinion that in order to avoid intercolonial jealousies, the capital should not be any existing seat of Government, but he thought it better to leave the ques tion to the Fed( ral Parliament, merely providing an in'erim place of meeting. The point was settled by a clause leav ing the decision to the Federal Parlia ment being passed. The new financial scheme provides that accounts shall be kept between all States of the Customs due to each on home consumption for one year only, namely s the first year in which a uniform tariff prevfiils. A special concession will be made to New South | Wales, or in any case in which other colonies rise or fall by an average ascertained on a population basis For instance, if the average 1 contributed was forty shillings per head, then if New South Wales con tributed fifty shillings a sliding scale would be adopted until at the end of five years, when a uniform per capita distribution was reached, the ten shillings due to New South Wales would he returned at the rate of two shillings per year till forty shillings was reached, a similar process bring ing the other colonies up to standard, so that Tasmania, contributing thirty shillings, would receive back more than she contributed.

Town Edition.

No reminder ought to be necessary of the performance to-night of "Tr lby " by the Coile.-D ibson Company. Ashburton people are familiar with Mr Dobson,a talent, having had a good many opportunities of witnessing his excellent pouitrayal of leading char acters in numerous pieces. He and his good lady, Miss Idrene Thornton, are well-known to New Zealand playgoers, and have i colonial reputation for care ful acting, and few of the profession who visit us are so capable of " holding the raiiror up to nature." They are supported in this tour by an able company, and in the repre sentation of " Trilby " a treat can safely be promised. MiDobson himself plays Svenqali, and Miss Idrene Thornton has beeo allotted the title rule, Trilby,

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—WEDNESDAY

(Before Messrs Bullock ; nd Alcorn, J.P's.)

Prohibition. —An application for a pro hibition order was made against Henry Dalley, carrier, for whom Mr Criap ap peared.—Moses Dalley said his father had been driuking to excess recently, and on Thursday last and on Kasier Monday lie had been drunk, and very rowdy whui he came home, wanting to fight the male tm-mbers of Ihe family, and he assaulted witness. He was also drunk on Saturday—three times within a week. Witness's mother was in a weak state of health and ought not to be troubled with conduct of this kind.—Could not cay where he got the drink.—He was a good father when sober —Jonah Daliey said his father had been drunk every night since last Wednesday, on which night he came home ,o drunk chat witness had to carry him into the Louse and put him to bed.—lr Hunter couid not speak of Dalley's condition from drink, not having seen him in a condition of incapability, but he had been informed that he had been in the habit of coming home druck, and tins was certainly likely to injure Mrs|Dalley's health, who had a weak heart, and she was being ai tended by witness. Wit ness had spoken to Dalley about it, but he was then in a half inebriated state. Two daughters of Daliey gave evidence as to their father's habits, that he was drink ing to excesa and injuring his health. —Mr Crisp, who acted for Dalley, said there was no evidence to prove excessive drinking, because individual instances of drunkenness did nob prove drinking excessively ; nor had any medical evidence been produced to prove that Dalley was injuring his health by excessive drinking. The opinions of his sons and daughters, or their worships themselves, far that matter were worthless, as they were not experts in medical science. A prohibited person was not allowed to enter an hotel, and in Dalley'a case this would interfere with his business, as neither hotel keepers nor commercial travellers could employ him.—ljlenry P*ll«y said his property was intheßuilding Society, and he had to pay £4 8a per month for this. His son Moses was £8 iv arrears of rent to him, and Jonah failed to pay him 12s 6d a week which was the rent of a cab he had from witness and his wife. Had never lost f* day's work in consequence , of drink, and about lour pints wouli cover his week's beer.— »V. Wheeler said Dulley had been working for him all day on haster Monday, and had been sober and diligent all the time, leaving off at niue o'clock—still sober.—The pencil found that the necessity for an order had been proved, and it was granted. AfjLEGKu Theft from the Person.— Frank Allan and William Maitland were charged with the theft from the person of one John Tondra of a silver watch and chain. John Tondra said he was working for Meredith Wilson, and had been in Ash burtsn for some days. He slept in Davis's straw on Tuesday night, and about two o'clock the two accused came aad went through hie pockets. They then went away and came back again, and lay down on either aide of him. They lay there for half an hour and then went away, Allan going first end the other man a few minutes after. Had his watch and chain when he went into the straw, but they were missing when the men left, and no other men came in while he was there. —The men were remanded for a week

WRECK OF THE ZULEIKA.

Twelve of the Crew Drowned. Pres3 Association —By LHectric Telegraph. Wellington, April 21. The ship Zuleika bound from Dunedin to Wellington was wrecked on Friday night about four miles west of Cape Palliser. Nine bodies have been picked up on the beach. The bodies recovered are those of the lirst mate, steward, two apprentices and five seamen. There are three men missing The Captain, second and third mates, and seven men were saved. The vessel is repor ted to be completely broken up, and the beach ia strewn with wreckage. The C>ptain left overland for Wellington this morning.

Bazaar and Sale of Work at Tinwald.

The bazaar ai a sale of work which had been so diligently prepared for by the indefatigable ladies of St. Audrew a Church was held in The Templar Hall on lifter Monday. In spite of all the connter attrac tions in Ashburiou, we are pleased to state that the bazaar was on the whole a great success, and the large attendance of the public must have been very gratifying to those who were instrumental in getting it up. ihe Hail, which was decorated with flag^ kindly lent by Mr Patching, of Ashburtoi), was visited by a continuous stream of visitors all through the alternoon, and in the evening when a promenade concert was given the pace was literally packed with people. The work stall presided over by Mrs Black burne, Mrs Rollinson, and Miss Jephson, was vtry tastefully arranged with a, spl ndid collection of articles of a useful and orna mental nature. Considering the ehort time that the ladies of the congiegation have had to prepare for the bazaar, the quantity and quality of the goods displayed speak volumes for their zeal and industry, and reflect g eat credit upon the worker*. This stall attracted a large number of the public, and the fair si all holders were kept very busy in attending to the requirements of their customers. The goods, which were all marked at a reasonable figure, found many purchasers. A few lines were left unsold at the close of the Bale, and these, we under stand, the ladies will be glad to dispose of privately. The produce stall in charge of Mrs Gudaell was well supplied with fruit, vegetables, and farm produce of all kinds, and here, needless to say, good business was done and a speedy clearance made of every artic c under offer. The refreshment stall, under the superintendence of Mesdames Culverhouse, Jeff, and Brown, assisted by the Misses Hewson and Moriarty, was abundantly supplied wiih ea'ables and drinkables of an appetising character. These ladies in the most good humored way stuck to their posts faithfully kept to their work and of course succeeded admirably. In the evening a promenade concert, was given consisting of instrumental music, songs, and tableaux Mrs Bown au Fox presided at the piano and rendered moat valuable assistance. Songs were given by Mies Newal and Mrs Blackburne, and a duet by Misses Millichamp and Clarke, which were thoroughly appreciated. Of the tableaux the Ambulance scene was the best, and in re^ponce to a hearty eucore was re peated. At the conclusion of the entertain ment the Vicar returned thanks on behalf of the Church Committee to the public for their liberal patronage and to the kind friends who had sent donations of money and articles for sale, and to all and sundry who had contributed towards the success of the bazaar. <

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAJSO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 189 T.



WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms od Friday 26th insfc, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Drees Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially iavited. —Mitchell & Turneb. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount On« Shilling in the Pound.-" The Hall," Etit" Street. ARRETT BROSJhave just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suib at £2; , but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 58/- now.—"The Hall," Eaufe Street. OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Float tad - Wheatmeal at cost) price. Sharp* fit 1 9d and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.—> FLtxciiEß Bjtos., CmU Supply StPjti,



xiiLoiiilv- V JiiU I 1 Uxl S. S A L E X, The Leading Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHJBUBTON.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. | PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton, Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. S~otTck ALL PERSONS found TRESiASSING in Pursuit of Game on the Springfield Estate WILL BE PROSECUTED. f 155 DUNCAN CAMERON. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approvul,—BAlWßTl B»ws> "Tbt Hftll," Km* Street,



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP in Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Orack* proof Oalf, beautiful in appearance, and in wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Booti acd Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worlh a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods, Every pair is guaranteed, JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



50 Bedroom Sets from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Seta of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2i per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishei, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Doisen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per dozen. 50 Dozen 21b Glau Jin 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, 1b 4d per dozes Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeeper! 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. —E NAMELWARE. ENAMELWAR E.-— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3s lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is Qd, 2a, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. - 5 Dozen Enameled Ewen, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Enamled Dinner Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozes • Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enam«leJ Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dozen Enameled Frying Pans, la 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5e 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each.



Business Notices. __ CROCKERY - - - , - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWAKE. ENAMELWAR E. C%K PACKAGES CiX PACKAGES dO PACKAGES dO PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHEE BEOS., HAVE just received per s. s. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from some of the best Firms in England and on the Continent, which our Agent« bought at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting » larger dweoon* 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 Prim with any others in the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. CROCKERY. CROCKERY.



JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON, MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON, The finest Vinegar in the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We faftvt alio on hand 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 14ib Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Roll itt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price in town Wheat meal for Bread and Porridge in 71b and 251b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANB OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 2-I—Box 67.



B. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and i_j Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Asiicurton, Private Residence—Opposite I%e Brigade Station. 3 105 MONEY. G£\K(~\(~\ TO LEND on approved l db<£O\J\J Freehold Securities. Apply to T. BULLOCK' _______ Good Building Site, Wills Street, west aide of the Railway lino, being T.S. 1056. Eaey terms of payment. T. BULLOCK,



THE "ECLIPSE" CYCLE WORKS TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premises, BARING SQUARE, (Near Post Office,) LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN'S CYCLES By the best makers from £2Ct Terms if required. Early application necessary. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYRES a Specialty. Only best materials used. Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission i Machines for Hire. JUST ARRIVED—A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 16



SATURDAY, the lOtli inst, when the entire Stock will be offered to the Public. The sale will only last for 20 days. The whole stock MUST BE SOLD. Premises are to be vacated by the end of the month. Instructions are : Every line MUST be | sold. Notice to Merchants, Road Boards, County Councils, Clubs, School Committees, Libraries, Storekeepers, Hawkers—Do not miss this opportunity. The entire Stock must be sold in 20 days. Fuller particulars in future issues. H. N. ANDERSON, 4 58 MANAG-R. jR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON.



i Public Notices. ASHBURTON FOOTBALL OLUP. ANNUAL MEETING. riIHE ANNUAL ME TING of the Ash- X burton Football Club will be luld n the Arcade Chambera on THUFSDAY KveniDg at 8 o'clock. 4 176 PRELIMINARY ANNOuSoiMENTT IN THE ESTATE OF ! L. F. ANDRE WES. nPIHE successful Tenderers beg to announce JL thai the Shop WILL BE CLOSED TILL



BRANDIES. Bifquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids I and * * * *; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal] Combeau's Cognac ; Julea' Romford's Old ' (J >gnac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's branda—bulk and case; Martell's Dak. Gins of all gradea, acd English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin $nd Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of L'queurs, including Bene dictine, Chartreuse, Curacoa, Cherry Bran* Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brand-- a ' n( j Maraschino. wind's. A long wine iia^ including Special luvalid Port, Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a. m* till eight p.m., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205



f IIHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c'ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIKS. Scotch.-—Walker's Kilmarnook in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow —"Old Smuggler " ; D.G.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbey'a "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Biown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Ghniivet "Perfection"; Gow and Hobs, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Daw Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow—White Horse Cellar; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greet', and Co., Belfast—" ir-ham rock"; Danville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Kiily croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co. ; County Autrim-.puremah ; ~ir John Power's Special. Amekican. — Hiram Walker's Canadiau Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Walker's, Dewar'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve.



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To those desirous of purchasing Good Land close to town. 28 ACRES 2H Fronting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of Farm and Racecourse Roads, with small cottage, etc., thereon. Offers are invited for this property either as a whole or in separate blocks. Inspection invited, Easy Terms of Payment. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—Briok premises in Triangle buildings, fronting Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litte money at Mkllor's.



QO ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE HAVE for private Sale a small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lob 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-class quality. Full particulars on application to 4 118 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. t.-r!.™::" 11™ ■■•" ■ .'■ " " ■■■■"' '■ ■ ■»'■■■ T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 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 is a good Dwelling-house on concrete foundation, Dairy, Washhouse, Stable, &c. The property is well situated, being only about 3£ miles from the Spring burn railway station. The 108 acres is also conveniently situated, being about lj mile from the Mount Somers railway station. Note—The terms of pay ment are very easy—viz , small cash deposit, balance bearing interest at 5 per cent, per annum. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ON ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE. ITIQR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con _ taining | acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land of good quality. Off ra are invited for this as the mor'gagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. > —I.i in in, ■—«■-— i m ■<! Fnedlander tsros. TIT ANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Lm



D. Tnom&s. /■RCADE. FRjDaY, APRIL 30, 1897. THE ANNUAL DRAFT OF LONG BEACH HORDES. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from John Grigg, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture the annual draft of HEAVY and LIGHT HORSES without reserve as follows :— i}j~ DRAUGHT MARES and GELD &O INGS just out of work. QA HACKS and HARNESS HORSES 1 OU by General Tracy and Norfolk Lad. After the above Sale, on account of same Owner will be offered,-— 4First-claßs two-year-old DRAUGHT ENTIKE COLTS. A Good Yearling DRAUGHT ENTIRE 4: COLTS. 2 Half-brothers to General Tracy, and half sister to Caliata. Sale 12 o'clock. Notice—No other Entries will be taken for this Sale. D. THOMAS, 4 152 Auctioneer.



The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of tha most Stringent Character, and ensures a Conei durably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tba held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND UXCEEDS &fi 3,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) at^rliag '' ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) P LICIES IN FORCE .1^4,9<)8 dum Assured  * «'19,08 i-? Gash Bonuses Divided   £ 6,843,863 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, JE432,528 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting t,o| £860,000 after making SPECIAL BBSBRVKS. CiSH BONUSES dsc'arsdfqr l^st FXVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonnßei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE in tho A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONOS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. IOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Offioe— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square, Christohuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton WANTED, KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childreus' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the wjadows, own matenals rn3.de uy



LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea ! He has promised Economy. So does Suratura Tea ! He is not a blend of India or China, No more is Suratura Tea ! Hia name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea ! He goes farther than other Premiers, So does Suratura than ordinary Teas ! AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : I The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., G<M,Q-., MX.O. (Chairman* rho Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O* ("Deputy Ohainnap) Alfred de Bathe Bramion, Esq ThoHan Edward Richardson, 0.M.&., M.L.t John Duncan, Esq ffiHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, 4nb Tm. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR



"A ROYAL TRIBUTE." T)ARLIAMENT has decreed that New JL Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Sicrctaiy of Stste, the Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, to reciproiate the unexpected exient of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old Kngland in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his p>oposa's in the face of a hostile sec ion of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a .statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoiia will undoubtedly show some dii* crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to his name, The form vi title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as



ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.S.A. mHE TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING X of Members will be held at the Club Rooms on TUESDAY EVENING, the 27th inst, at 7.30. Business : To receive Yearly Balance-sheet and state ment of accounts ; Elect Officers; and any other General Business. After the meeting, a SMOKE CONCERT will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall—ad mission to which will be by Ticket only ; to be obtained at the Club. By order. W. HORNE, 4 174 'Secretary. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY-Vestry Meeting. G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Practice for Choir boys, 7.30 p m FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8 30 a.m —Holy Comtr.union. 11a.m. —Morning Prater. 3 p.m.—Seafield. 3 p.m.—Dromore (Lay reader.) 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



Causing a thrill of sensational interest thioughout two hemispheres. "TRILBY." Mr Beerhohm Tree's English version of Dv Mauriei's celebrated novel of that title "TRILBY." You will never see it again " There is only one foot like it in Pans, and that is her other foot. "IRILBY." Do nob miss it; you will regret it all your life. Prices—3a, 2s, and Is. 4150 PUBLIC NOTICE. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. A LL RATES outstanding after April 30 inst. WILL BE SUED FOR, without further notice. 4 132



Entertainments. / \DDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Wi DNEdDaY, APRIL 21 MR PETHERICK is pleased to announce that he has made arrangements whereby he is enabled to present to the public of Ashburton, the deeply ab sorbing, fascinating, and tiow world-tamous P *y "TRILBY," THE PLAY OF THE CENTURY, :



W P3 02 W O 03 Ph 25 m w < §g^ §g^ ?&% CD Q3 p^ «^J »*J >J «fc 52 S S q O O •S "^ "tt O3 CO «O «i 2 *»«ai •*-» Uj Uj Uj NOTICE. ANY Person found trespassing on the i Riversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted, (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. ; Dated this 3rd 4»y of April JS97. «33 \



WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale haa enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values.—Mitchell and Turner IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots WANTED mothers to know that th, cheapest shop for school boot a i Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. i mmmmmmmMxmmmnmamm Funeral Notices funeral" notice. FTIHE Friends of the late Mr David JL Lemon are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late resi deuce, Hughenden Farm, Lauriston, on THURSDAY, 22nd inst., at"l 2, o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemeteiy. BAKER BUGS., 4 186 Undertakers.



11OR SALE—Four-roomed House wilh Scullery, Conservatory, Fowlhouse, with good fruit garden, etc. Price, £175. T.J., Burnett street West. 4 187 rilO LET—Cottage and half an acre of JL land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street, 4J31 EASTER Cards, new and chaste, new lines in plain anl fancy Stationery, new lines in fancy Glassware, Purses, Frames, Albums, Basketware, Windsor Magazine for March, New Books.—-H. M. Jones. ED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes. 201bs for Is, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. . ~\J EW LINKS in Clothing. A first-class i\l Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— VV. H. Collier. JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—VV. H. Collier.



Wanted. mO DRAPERS—Wanted engagement; I four years' experience ; food salesman ; good reference.—C., office of this paper 1. 4 179 FIIArLEN from >'ports ground on Monday, JL probaby by mistake,.two Children's Overcoats. Finder kindly return to Cure laker's Cottage. 4 182 T7IOR SALE—Quiet Cow, to calve middle JO July. Apply P. M., Mail Office. 4189 lOST, in Neighbourhood of Lauriston, J a black bearded Dog, answering to name of " Glen." Reward at Mail Office. 4 185 I~)OULTRY SHOW—Six silver-spangled J. Hamburgs for sale cheap ; exhibition birds. Apply X, Mail Office, 4 180 IjIRESH Oysters and all kinds of Fish ' To-night.—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. JUBB MADAM HOGAN. —Palmistry, Phren ologist. Butler's Family HoU-1, Ashburion. 4191 A BAZAAR and Sale of Work in aid of the Fleming'on Manse Fund will be held in the Templar Hall, Tiuwald, on Tuesday, May 4th, See future advertise ments. 4 184



WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zoalaadia Boot Store