ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING

FIRST DAY.

The field were hard to get together, and w«re kept over half an hour afc the post, fie race being run almost in the dark. A pro test was lodged against Tofa as being in the unpaid forfeit list, and the stake was awarded to Tale of the War. Time—sosec. Dividend~£3 Bs.

86 Only three etarted, Bimetallist led away from the start with Salvo Shot aecond, but the lot coon closed up and raced level to the straight, where Sal?o Shot assumed the lead and won easily by half a length from Bimetallist, Liberty three lengths off third. Time-^1.30f. Dividend-r£l 12e. Bobby Scukby, of 10 sovß ; Half mile. 44 Tofa « ... (Neil!) 1 68 Tale of the War ... (R. Johns) 2 35 The Spinner.., ... (W. Ratcliff-) 3 19 Rubicon (Telford), 5 Windermcre {Bridges), 46 Saladin (Burns), 7 Kosine (T. Cotton, jtmr.), 14 Ottoman (Davey), 7 Alie more (Kelleher), 11 Lapwing (0. Cochrane), 6AH Saints (Donovan), also started. Total amount in the machine £260.

Pbesidekt—Mr J. C. Wason ; Vice-presi dent—Mr Duncan Cameron ; Judge— Wr M. Stitt; Stewards—Messrs W. . ML Lyttleton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Fried lander, J. R. Hart, E. Chtes, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron; Handi capper—Mr J. C.resswell; Treasurer —Mr John Davison ; Startbk —Mr H. Piper; Clkrk of the Scales—Mr R. Friedlander; Clerk of the Coursu— Mr R. Curtis. Hon. Sec —Mr John Davison.

The weather continued mild and pleasant •Mid by the nine the tirst r«cs started there was a larger attendance than has been seen on the course for a loDg time past. Aloug the ranis were numerous conveyances of all descriptions from a spring trap to a tour-in nanrl, the grand stand w»a well patronised by ladies, and there was a great concourse of people outside the saddling paiidoclr. Mr B itton provided an excellent lunch under the grand stand, Mr Dore had the outside booth, Mrs Huffam tha refreshment booth, and Mr Jewitt his oyster stand, and all appeared to be well patronised. The racing on the whole was good, as was the starting in most cases, although some of the fields gave a good deal of trouble. The Stewurds d< cjded to hold an enquiry into the apparent inconsistent running of Mauaer as compared with his recent performances, but the totali eator officials were not notified until the dividend was paid out. Tofa, although in the forfeit list, was allowed to start in the Scurry, and finishing first past the post a protest was the inevitable consequence, and being upheld, the stakes and dividend go to the next horse—poor consolation thia for the forty-four investors on Tbfa, whose coin was remorielesly swallowed by the " Tote" without giving them a possible show for a return. This should not happen. £1223 was put throuarh the total isator as against £1397 at last meeting at Tinwald. The course was improved by the recent rain, and the inside running having been well harrowed was in nice order, anait is a pity the same attention had not been extended over about eighteen feet of the outside, which was rough and lumpy right up to the winning post. Following are results t—

Melbose Posy Handicap, of 25 soys ; four

fut longs. 21 Mr J. O'Brien's br m Mania, aged, 9atßlb ... ... (A. Rainbow) 1 25 Mr D. Jackson's blk g Nigger, 7st 71b (Johne) 2 102 Mr J. Bell's br h Minister, aged, 9stl3lb ... ... (R. Derrett) 3 24 Mr F. Benniaon's b g Pickles, aged, 9stßlb (R.Wilson) 0 33 Mr Hay Smith's b m Loo, 6yrs, Bst 31b (C. Cochrane) 0 31 Mr W. Gilchrist's m m Nancy, oyrs, ?Btl2lb (W. McKinnon) 0 7 Mr C. Hobba' b m Bot Fly. 7at, 71b (21b ov«>r) (Donovan) 0 0 Mr J. F, Bell's eh m Golden Tresses, aged, 7at 71b ... ... (Davey) 0 241 After some trouble afc the post, the lot went away to a good start, Minister leading. Coining into the straight Mania came out of the crowd, and going on won by a lone length from Nigger, Minister a neck off third. Time—slsec. Dividend—filO 6s.

Novel Rack, of 25 soys ; five furlongs.

Weight 7st 71b. 74 Mr T. Sheenan's oh g Aleestis, 4yra (McDonald) 1 ;24MrT. Stewart'B Dunlop (Ratc'iffe) 2 18 Mr H. A. Knight's oh g Kowai, 4yrs (Holmes) 3 37 Mr E. J. Roden'a b g Rangefinder, Syris (McNeill) 0 38 Mr J. Sullivan's b g Toxa, aged (Wilson) 0 3 Mr H. Kerr's br m Hydroline, aged (Bridges) 0 20 Mr S. Brown's eh g Kosehill, aged (2lbover) (Donovan) 0 214 Alceatiß led all the way and won by a nose from Dunlop, who came with a good run second ; Kowai close up third, a length olear of the ruck. The winner was bought in for £17, Mr "R. Friedlander selling. Duulop and Rangefioder were allowed five Eounda for maiden riders. The latter was locked several times in the race. Time— 1.5. Dividend—£2 12a. Gbove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys; seven furlongs. 47 Mr D. Mitchell's br g Salvo Shof, 4yrß, Bst 51b ( Wiliame) 1 34 Mr F. A. Knight's m g Bimecallist, 7st 21b (Holmes) 2 5 Mr JE. Heffernan's oh h Liberty, 3yr-s 7st 81b ... (Davey) 3

SECOND DAY.

The rain that fell about midnight last pig'ht made better going on the course to day, and the fine weather, though blowy, drew a fair attendants. The arrangements ■prere the same as for the previous day, and plenty of wheel of fortune men, pitch and tp?s payers, pea trick and other arti^a were at wort during the races The first race, which was delayed a litt'e for the Arrival of the express, was got off fairly on time. Following are results up to the time of our going to press :— Wakakui Handicap, of 50 soys ; six fur longs. 84 Mr H. Friedlander'a bl c Double Event, 3yre, Bit ... (0. Cochrane) 1 a3 Mr Donald Stewart's b c Padlock, aged, 7at 61b (Donovan) 2 12 Mr E. Heffttrnan'e chih liberty, 3yrs, 7at6lb 3 18 Mr H>y Smith's br m Miss Orwell, 4yre, 7at 81b 0 15 Mr C. Kennedy's blk g Saladin, syrs 6ab7lb ... ... ... 0 172 Padlock had much the best of the start, which was not a daisy one, and maintained his lead until he got well within the straight. Then he was cbal!enj>ed by Sal&din and Double Event. The former was going well and held a good poßit:on when he ran inside the rails, find left the r.see to be fought out f>y Dpuble Event aud Padlock, the former Winning by half a length 1, Liberty a not very proud j;hird. ''Time—l.l6'. Dividend—£l 16s. K.OI.MAR '[ rot Handicap, of 25 soys; one aud a half miles. 3 Mr John Shearer's lr g Toby, ISaecs (P. Shearer) 1 lit Hay Smith's b g Rock wood, syrs, '" 2&ecs ... ... " ... (Oompton) 2 Mr T. Harold's b g Tralee, 4yrs, 23secs, (Owner) 3 Mr W. James' b g Black Oak, 6yrs, 2 eca (E. Price) 0 Mr D McLean's b g Gillie Riabach, 6yra 13aee8 (Holmes) 0 Mr P. Devane's br m Victoria 11, aged, Issecs (T. Devane) 0 Mr A. James' b m Maid oi Honor, aged, 25 ec ... .« .. (k- James) 0 MfD. McLean's b h Mambrino Mac, aged,2sßec (Morrison) 0 Mr J. O'Grady's b g Koyal Rose, 6yrs 28secB (T. ttotton) 0 Mr A. Buckley's blk g Dormin, 30ieca (Douglas) 0 Mr John Smith's oh gWild Boy, SOmcb : .' (Owser) 0

r Wild Boy held the lead for half the course, but broke up, and was relegated to the past. Toby and Rockwood then began to take charge of affairs, with Tralee wanting a say in it. This discussion of the situation was carried on to the end, tha email fry baing kept in the rear, and Toby came in first with twenty yards Io his credit, Tralee being a fair third. The inevitable protests in trots were present of course, sgainst Toby and Rockwood but were disallowed. Time—4 15. Divilend—£27.

Asiiburton Racing Club Handicap, of 35

soys; one mile. 21 Mr G. Murray-Aynaley's b g Belli gerent, by Artilery—Luna, 4yrs, Bst2lb (Wilson) 1 65 MrC. Wynn-Willmma' be Telemeter,

3yre, Bst 61b ... (C. Coohranej 2 17 Mr J. Reidy's b h Manawanni, aged, 7st7b ... ... (McDonald) 3 15 Mr D. M tcheli's b g -alvo S^i!, 4y»B — 7etl2lb (Williams,) 0 118

Belligerent and Manawanui went off at the first time of asking, and Salvo Shot, wbo waited for another hint, and did not get off with the other?, was out of it from the first The three leaders kept well together till the turn in the siraight, where a grand race home began. As they neared the stand Belligerent was showing in front, and he kept his advantage to the box, where he showed the judge a short length in front of Telemeter, with Manawanui a g.od third. Time—l.43. Dividend—£s 2s.

Pony Race Handicap, of 20 sovb; Four

fuilongs, 20 Mr C. Hobbs bra Bot Fly, 7.,t 71b (Davy) 1 75 Mr J, Bell's br h Minister, aged, lOst 41b ... (Derrett) 2 34 Mr J. OBriea'a br m Mania, aged, 10-t 71b (Rainbow) 3 17 Mr Hay Smith's b m Loo, 6yrs, Bat 3lb (C, Co'chrane) 0 50 Mr D. Jacksen'a blk g Nigger, Bat 21b (R. Johns) 0 9 Mr John Griffin's m g Wedlock, 7st 101b (T. Cotton, junr.) 0 19 Mr W. Gilohrist's m m Nancy, s>rs,

7st 101b (McKinnon) 0 4 Mr D. Jackson's b m Lady Guy, 7st 71b ... (A. McDonald) 0

After a good deal of fiddling at the post a fair start was effected, the lob getting away in a bunch. Mania soon shot out and held the lead to the straight, with Welbeck on her quarters. Nigger ran off the course at the rai s and was out of ifc. From the dis tance an exciting race was run between the placed horses, but Bot Fly held her own and the three came in with a length between e^ch. Time—slßeo. Dividend—£lo 53.

THE NOTORIOUS BUTLER

Newspapers Fined for Contempt of Court

Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Sydney, May 13

Before the lull Court in the Butier attachment cases against the news papers, an affidavit was rpad showing that Butler was committed for trial for the murder of Preston and Weller on the nigh*" of Apri! 27th, and the paf ers were officially ir.farmed of the com mittal late the same night. Affidavits were read on behalf of each of the respondents, pleading guilty and ex pressing regret, but denying any inten tion to interfere with the course of justice. The Oiiief Justice, in deliver ing judgment, said he fully understood there was no intention to interfere

with the course of justice, but the <ffence was committed. The papers should have withdrawn the articles

when thiy ascertained that Butler

whs committed. The Court fined the Sydney Morning Herald, the Sydney Daiiy Telegraphy the Evening News, and The Star, £100 each.

Australian Mutual Provident Society.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —

Copyright.

Sydney, May 13

The forty-eighth annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, to be presented at the annual meeting on the 21st inst., discloses that an increased amount of new busi ness has been written, represented by 11,C25 policies, the policies, assuring £3,085,388 and yielding an annual revenue of £106,088, being in excess of any year since 1892. The mortality experience for the year has been favourable and well within expectation. The amount to be distributed among the members is £428,796, yielding reversionary bonuses of £830,000, and the certificates will be issued at once.

The Earthquakes in Australia

Houses Destroyed

People Camping iv Tents

J Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, May 14, 10.15 a.m., Guardian Office 11,45 a.m.

Adelaide, May 14

News from Kingston, in the south east, states that the earthquake shocks continue. Over ninety were experienced, and thirty were counted within five hours. Numbers of families are camp ing in tents owing to their housfs having become unsafe. Three hotels have beeu damaged. In Qne case all the occupants had to lodge in tents. At Wangoline, near Kingston, several dwellings were demolished. An infant was buried in the debris?, but was recovered much bruised, Both at , Wangoline and Mount Benson open -1 ings in the ground of considerable extent occurred. Near Kingston the ground opened many chains in length, the rent varying from a quarter to six inches in width. On the south side of the fellmongery the lake, ground, and rocks sank three feet.

interprovincial News.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

The Lottery Case. Wellington, May 14 Giving judgment in the charge of holding & lottery against Bignold the H.M, held that the disposal of the prize by lot brought the defendant within clause 13 ol "The Gaming and Lotteries Act." He did not belieye defendant intended to wilfully con travene the Act, and imposed the minimum penalty of £5' with coats. A second charge of telling tickets was withdrawn.

ASHBURTON TENNIS CLUB

The following is the result of the Ladies Handicap Singles Tournament recently played on the AshV>urton Tennis Club's courts for trophy presented by Mr Salek, and which was wen by Miss M. Fooks : — Ist round. * Miss Hart, scr, beat Miss Wright, scr—6—l 6 -1 Miss Shury, rec. 15, beat Mrs Hart, rec. 15_6_5, 6—4 Miss M. Fooks, scr, beat Mrs H. Friedlander, rec. 15 (retired) Miss N. Fooks, scr, beat Mrs D. Zander, rec.

IS_s_6. 6-2, 6—3 Miss J. >hurv, owes 15 beat Miss Pilbrow, rec. 15-6-4, 6 - 4 Miss Orr owes 15, Miss Fooks rec. 15, and Miss Bell rec. 15—byes. 2nd bound.

Miss Hart beat Mi*s Orr—3—6, 6—3 6—4 Miss Shu y beat Miss Fooks—6 —3, 6—3 Miss M. Fooks beat Miss Bell—6—4, 6—3 Misa J. Shun- beat Miss N. Fooks—6-5, 4_6, 6—l 3rd bound. Misa Shury beat M iss Hart—6 —3, 3—6, 6—3 Miss M. Fi'oks beat Mi s Shury—6—l, 6—3 FINAL. Miss M Fooka beat Miss Shury—4—6, 6—3, 6-4

THE ASHBOKTO* OTAKMAN • FEXDAY MAY 14, 1897.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Friedlander Bros—Horse sale to-morrow. Found—Garment. Meeting of Longbeach Parishioners to morrow. Longbeach Parochial District—Sunday ; services. i Lost—Sheep dog, Reward. MeetiDg of Church of Jesus Christ- Templar Hull this evening. Borough Council—Meering re c'aims and objections to the Burgess Roll. Collet-Dobson—Entertainment at Odd fellow's Hall this evening. Deputy-Uffioial Assignee — Bankrupcy notice. < Found—Watch. ;



A meeting in connection with the Mormon Church takes place this evening at half past seven in the Tempi vr Hall. A lost sheep dog is advertised for. Also an owner for a garment found on the East Belt. Mr David Thomas will sell to-morrow draught mares and geldings, a good lot of eight, od account of Mr R. J. Millar, also, ponies broken to saddle and harness. '



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Wanted. IjIOUND ou East Belt—A Garment. \ ' Owner can obtain same on payioer ! cost of this advertisement. 5 129 T7loUND—Watch. Owner can have same Aj on paying costs. Apply at the Ash- - burton Club. 5 126 MEETING of Church of Jesus Chtist of Litter Day Saints in Templar Hall This Evening, at 730 p.m. Searchers after c truth are invited to attend. Seats free. No j*| collection. 5 127 . LOST —A young fox colored sh< ep dog; . coller on, ohain and wire attached Finder rewarded on returning same to W. Davis, Creek Road, Allentou. 5 128 RACES Any quantity oystera for races at Jewitt s Stall on Courfe, and at Shop, Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 5 119 W~TnTeD Known— The Tinwali Hockey Club's Social and Dance To-morrow Evening, at 8 p.m., iv Templar Hail. 5 120 "|7IOR~.rALE I Price £12(P-A Cottage cobT _Jj taining three rooms, in comfortable order, iron roof; also a large Stable, lately roofed with Iron ; -1 acre, good fence, good garden, planted with fruit treeß ; close to Hampsteid Schoo 1. Apply C. Stevens, Hampstead, or E. Stephens, Tancred Street. . 5 117 WANTED, a boy for the butchering business; must be able to ride horses. Apply Octavius Digby, butcher, Ashburton, East atreet. 5 114 WANTED, a single man or youth to milk cows and do odd work ou far pi. Apply to Cctavius Digby, bu cher, E.st street. 5 115 aI^E^^O^ITeITIT^- Four-roomed House with half-acre of Land ; £10 deposit; easy payments.—H. M. Jones. 5 74 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land. Apply, Edward Stephens, Taucred Street. 4 91 WANTED Known—Customers in the habit of getting Magazines and Journals from L. F. Andrewes & Co,, can have them by calling at Shop.—Now H. N. Anderson, East Street 5 31 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6s 9.1 I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, " Tne Wonder of the Age." H. N. Andebson, East Street. 5 96 WANTED Known.—On receipt of 4s 3d I will forward to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7a 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, East Street. fit 97 fi Qpy FOR £13 —Encyclopedia Britan < 3yiO f nica, 24 volumes, 9th edition, Published price—£37 for £13 cash. Orders now bpoked, Tr.is ia a special reduction. Orders now booked for Nansen's " Farthest North."—H, M. Jqnes. WANTED Known-wFirqt-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the Utest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes list opened.—MiTCHiiLL & Turner. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockeiy, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discbunt One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. ANTED, EggsTlOOO dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax ; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores- WANTED Known—l have a splendid ' assorted stock of ladies' Boot* and hoes.—ATellors Zealandj i Boot Store. N""~ EW LINi-S in Clothing. A firet-clas. Colonial Tweed Suit at 3Qs. Call an see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.-~» W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—The cheapest atd most reliable boob shop in Ashburton Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-A splendid line of Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—A. Orb, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy Beft| air, and water-* 3 139



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Pr'BLtc KCTirss. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND gefc your UAJTiRKLLAS from fch( Mnker, SMITH MACKWELL East Street, Aahburton. I | Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered I with best materials. Knives and Scissors ground. H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS OKGANS OEGANS Beat Value Obtainable in the Colony, STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIA®, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYS' AND GIRLS FROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATE-T IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OP MATERIAL, STYLE AND FINISH. cash or terms. TYPE WBITERS. LOWEST CASH PEICES. H. M. JONES. 5 26 SAUNDERS' = = BUILDINGS. X HAVE now to hand a complete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the seasoD, and which will be offered at EXTREMELY LOW RATES—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is 'he true test of cheapness. Now is t'\e time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, I«LANNELB, FLANNELETTES best makes. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTH ING, (all sizifc). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. i BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes—" Standard " and other well-known brands. I also bold large stocks of the ; BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS i Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and packages, Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Brau, Po'lard, j Potatoes, Kerrsene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Enamelware, Crookeryware, and other goods. I LOWEST RATES. A. LAWRIE.j ««A ROYAL TRIBUTE." PARLIAMENT has decreed that New j Zealand shall excel any Australian i colony in the numerical strength of her mili- ] tary contingent, and it is a foregone cocclu- i siou that Her Majesty will be advised by the S.crt tary of State, the Hon. Joseph Chamber i lain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of I our loyalty by some recognition worthy if a I devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in- j stincta and ability to aid old England ia the i event of war. j That recognition w 11 be, without doubt, | a title to the originator and tactician who I has carried hia proposa's in the face of a hostile sec ion of Parliament. No doubt Her [ Majesty will deem a mere knighthood tco meagre an honour for a statesman who haa shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Qtisen Victoria will undoubtedly thow some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial j Premiers, and we may look forward with confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself m%y no^ be so very easy to pjace. There* is one which from the analogy' oTstren'gth and popularity will be generally accepted at Home and abroad as apropos, The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA? He is Strong. So is Suratuta jTea He has promised Economy, So does Suratura Tea H,e is not a Wend of India or China. I No more is Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.H. So is that of Furatura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordina y Teas JOHN ORR & Cii, Agent. E\ "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling ia the Pound. -" The Hall," E»bt Street* ■'■•> ■■•■ T



f Fnedlander ftros^ ! WEsT STREET YARDS. SPECIAL ENTRY. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRCR, Limited, have received instructions from a Client to Sell at Auction as above,— 1 f\ FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT M^RES ±U AND GE:JDINGS from three to seven years old ; all goo'l workers, which will be sold with a trial. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. R FRIEDLANDER, 5 104 Auctioneer. bATURDAY, MAYIMB97; Whr T SiRE XT YARDS. SPECIAL ENTRY. WE have received iustructiouß from Mr E. Evans, of .r-eadown, to Sell as above, — BFIKST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. All young find good workers. 1 Two-year-old Entire Colt. Full pedi. gree at sale. X SETS OF HAENESS. 1 DRAY. WE shall offer on account) of Mr John i Shearer, the brown Trotting Gelding "TOBY," At our Yards to morrow, SATURDAY. Sale at 12.30 o'clock sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 105 Auctioneer. D. Tftjmas. A R 0 A D E. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr R. J. Millar to Sell by Pubhc Auction at the above date »nd fixture, — 8 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDIKGS. Also on account of a Client, BAY PONY, 6yra, broken to saddle and harness, q-iiet for lady to drive. BROWN PONY, 4yrs, sound, broken to saddle and harness. No Reserve. D. THOMAF", ) 109 Auctioneer. NOT l"o~E~. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to ISOlba. D. THOMAS, 5 71 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAF* 1 4 56 D. THOMAS. F. CLARET HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OP THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oa Is, 4oz 2s, Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEONP, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BES1 1 BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 for la. WATOHKP, I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, et m i>i f>i V? OD CO r*f. f^+. i^s o o o =3 =5 4^s ?xb *v> f*^ r**l r**" Ho t^ o > o > W 53 »f ft) to Q 03 QQ ftJ 1%/T ISS rjIREEBY, ; BEGS to inform the Ladies of A»hburton that she has commenced Business as CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specially. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait ppoa Ladies at their residences if required.' Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street E»sf, Ashburton. 4235 NOTICE. 11. BAIRSTOW TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Trmjipi s, j TANCRED STRHET.



i Bankruptcy Notice". . IN r:A vKBUPTCY In the District Court, holrtrn at .Asblnutnn NOTICE ia hereby eiven that Joitt Murphy, of Wukauui, farmer, was this da}' adjudged bankrupt; and ] hereby summon a meeting; of creditors, to ht h >Id<>n at my office on the 21st day oi . MAY, 1897, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN D AVISO N, Deputy Official Assignee, May 13, 1397 5 125 «-«»BRgg»iSCT»BI»l»l I II IWWPCTjjgIM ■ jMHjjIM—I—» PUBLIC NOTICES A MEETING of the Ashburton Borough Council will be held on MONDAY, May 17 inst., at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and determining Claims and Objections to Ihe Bursts Roll. 5 130 J. SEALY, Mayor. ASHBURTON POULT JKY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION X WILL BE HELD IN THUS ODDF KLLO WS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAM) ART UNION Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets lg each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E. A. ROBOTTOM, 5 118 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society. riIHK Aflnuil Meeting of Parishioners of JL the Lonvbeach Parochial Di3rict will be held TO-MORROW Afternoon, at two o'clock, ab the long room, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. Business: To receive annual statement of accounts and general business. JOHN BLACKBURNE, 5 123 Vicar. LONG EACH PAKOCHIAL DISTRICT. SUNDAY SERVICES. Longbeach, 11 am. Holy Communion. Waterton, 3 p.m. Tinw&ld, 7 p.m. Preacher—Rev. T. A. Hamilton. j Offertories at Waterton and Lr-ngleach in aid of Hawks's Bay Relief Fund. 5 124 R. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. THE Adverli er desires to inform his Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock tie v< ry highest c as-, of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest iqvr r obtainnhle. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIi'S. Fcotch—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk land case; Inich man's Glasgow — "Oid Smugger"; D.J. L.— Liqueu- ; Highland Nec;nr ; Highland Club and V.O. Spsciil Bernard nml(,'o,, Leith—"Encore" ; Gilbe^'s "Provosi."; Robertson, Dundee—fine old -'coich; IS.own, Glasgow—4 Crown; Daw pon'.-s G!- n'ivet ''Pei feotion " ; Gow and Iviss, Gl -iifarg Duii.See; Miichell, Glasgow— Hejiher'D'iw Special; l)« v.var and iSons, Peitb —Od Highland ; McKay and Co., GI'»&l"!W — Whi'e Ho-so Cellar; Usher, Kdinburgh—Sppi;iil Reserve; The "Ben more" b:and ; «'j'.iic !o i;n Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell'*, B-ifa-t—(M Irish Kirltcr, Greet 1, ■■\\<A Co , Belfast-—" f>ham rook' ; Ditnviiln'.- B !fa i, ; John Jamiesrm a«d Sons-Dublin * * * ; D.C. L—" Killy croy " ; Old Bu»hmiiU Distillery Co. ; County Antrin - pnremal ; ir J'jhn Power's Special. American. — Hiram Wa'ker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Wai ker's, De war's and! Sons, Mitchell's V.O. M. Usher's special reserve. BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubauche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and * * * *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Marteli's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and I Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. All classes of L'queurs, including Bene dictine, Chartreuse, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy? and Maraschino. WISES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Oigars, aad 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 A LEX~ANDE R, RKFRBSHMBNT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 ! T^OR FILIST-CLASS B CYCLES \ At lowe t prices ; ! T? >R THE 81-ST & CHFAPSST j TYREs IN" CANTERBURY; THOR GUARANTEED REPAIBS At lowest ohargfs, 'j GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS,. BARING SqUABK, Ashburton. BIDE Tfli" ECLIPSE HUMBER, The Beat Wearing aud Lightest Running > Machine in Australasia. JjO Pec Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CARSON, IG. H. CARSON, Busineas manager. | Works manager. SOLK AGENTS in Ashburton for the I Royal Knfleld—the English Championship machine, I WANTED Known—Special Show in oxir Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Coloni.il Mills in Drns? Tweods and a large viirieiy of Single Robe^ to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Tuunkh. WANTI' J) Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has 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 possiblt values —Mitchell and Ttjenbii WANT^D-^A Mother's Help. Three inhildren. Servant kept, AppU



j FLETCHER BEGS., | Til- r: L T"E 7EH C.'.'H GEOCF-RS. , : TflffßEE years ago starred a Cash Fyst m, which hat worked satisfactorily, both to the L _B_ buyorand the seller, and has been the means of adding many comforts to the homes i of those who wisely availed hemeeJvefi of "he grunt! reform Hutt'Jreds BOW boy their F Goods at FLETOH KR HR 8. FO ' GA«H, ih<r. by Bckn.»wlpd S !r^ their appreciation of the CASH sysEV. Look aft* r the nimble shilling by aldng" to FLKTi HKRBROB., :<iid g»t.iing the vry bf*t value ihn tun-ey « n Imv. Altln-"g*i »c do not adv<»rti»e * price list, our country cua din'rs c.*n get oiip oi aj>( ■lj.--.ai. r>n, aiiifi nfier pt-rusiDs; th« •> tne ; very drefuljy, we are satisfied that they will and muH aHmii that we sell cheaper Chan any other hou sin ihe distric". WE LEAD, FO~E°i7o~W WHO CAN. 200 CASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. OAA I ,We we just la ;ding a shipment of Higheat Teat Odorlwt Kerowne, non« batter to b ; Win the world, which we are celling ower than Chriscchurch price*. Thta ii«>olid not, and anyone wishing to get the bent Kerosene and save money should Dot hit to boy ROLLITT',3 SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. bupphedjnany quantity from 71b bags to a io-., at Guaranteed Low^fc Witole»al« Bat*. Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of maikttta lor »tot OMh therefore we can sell cheaper than any o her house in Aahburton, CHINA, GLASSWAJtiBi, EAETHBNWIia The China, Glaaa and Earthenware Department will be found well itocksd with tbt most useful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PKESfiNfS. Anyone going to bay a Weddicg Present should not fail to pay ua a visit, at w« hwn ju«t opened upiome very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electronlattware. which w« are wiling at undoubtedly low rates. «*»#i»w«», whim 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6(1 each < i; Electroplated and Cat G'ass Butter Coolers, from 3« 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each \'J.. jr - Seta of Jugs from 2» per set of three large size, Teapotß from 6d each ■ Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size j Pretty line of Vases at la 6d per pair. CtTLERYT"OUTLERY. j BEST BORERS, LOWEST PRICES. Jobnson'j?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Rodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARi7~IiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Pattens ever Been in Asbburton in Bedroomwara. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bediocm Sets for themselves, or fora wedding present, should not tail to see our sock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods'without being pretsed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any of our County Customers travelling Vy rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,1897, to t iki' with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, at w«H as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. | EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. I Wejare cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—Sox 67. LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Pa mask at Is per- yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide^ white or grey, $Jd Turkish Towels, Gd each Cretonne 3Jd Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen G* J. ]^ EILL J S CELLING— Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 2ls 6d, wonderful rake Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail SHOOTERS 7s lid. Women's SHOES 4« lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET. THE BOOT TRADE. McDonald & Mcdiarmid, OF THE 1 ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfa, Otto Here. STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. CUK Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Bhoep, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at U HOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy compt tiiion. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer fehem to the Public at FIRST COST. IVERY Description d Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made tp order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. MCDONALD & M°DIAEMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STEEET. J. NIOHOL\S, Manager. TO HORSE OWNERS IN A HBURTON &, OCTLTIN'G DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN — SAM OLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Paget is still shoeing £horses|in the same old shop, Burnett Stieef, next the Ashburton Club. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS 5& | ' REMOVES 33. Steel Trotting shorn and Racing Plateaja'ttpeeialtf. 4 330