CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

SPreaa Ansociation—By Eleotric Telegraph Copyright.

Reprieved.

London, April 1. MisS fennpshall, sentenced to death for the murder of Holland, has been reprieved.

Obituary.

The Archbishop of Dublin is dead.

The Army m India.

April 2, In view of the alarming prevalence of contagious diseases m the Indian army, disclosed m the recent depart mental report, Lord George Hamilton proposes that the cantonment rules applying to cholera and smallpox shall be extended to all contagious diseases, If the proposal is not adopted, other j measures will be taken to increase the powers of medical officers to protect the troops.

Australian Woods for Paving'

The Edinburgh Town Council, on the advice of Mr Richard, City Sur veyor of Sydney, has decided to try Australian black butt and tallow-wood for street paving.

The American Tariff.

Washington, April 2. After passing the House of Repre ientatives, the Dingley Bill is meeting with opposition from the Senate, the members of which show a disposition to delay the operation of the reduced duties,

Australian.

Press A»»ociafcion—By Blectric Telegraph- Copyright. Fatal Mining* Accident. Perth, April 2. Four men who were sinking a shaft at the 300 ft level m the Charlotte Mine, m Kalgoorlie, dropped a burning candle into a box containing dynamite. One of them snatched it out before it reached the detonators, and they all rushed for the ladder, pursued by the fumes of the burning dynamite. They reached the top, but two of them were so overcome by the effects of the fumes that they died. The others are m a serious condition. Received Wakapuaka, April 3, 10 a.m., Majl office, 11.35 a.m. April 3 Two more vip'ima of the dynamite accident at the Charlotte mine, Kal goorlie, have succumbed. The names of tho.se dead are Milsors, Murpby 3 Wilson, and Wickcroft. Two others who were working m the higher levtls and inhaled the fumes are lying m a critical position.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Commerce Paralysed.

Turkey Aggressive.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-- Copyright. \ Athens, April 1 H.eportn from Vienna state that the opposition of Britain and prance has been overcome, and all the Powers are now agreed upon the blockade of Greece. An Aastrian contingent of troops has occupied Eorfc Izzedin. Athens, April 2. Austria and Germany will not in crease their contingents of troops taking part m tjie blockade o£ Crete. Admirals of the foreign fleets have iisked for a small force of cavalry and mountain artillery to assist m the operations against the insurgents, ih The decision of the Powers to ■blockade the Gulf of JSgina has Huralysed the commerce of Greece. Hp- Constantinople, April 2. The Turkish Army has occupied Katarioa, Titochri, and Karya, on the Gm jk frontier. In the event of war between Greece and Turkey Larissa will be the first place attacked.

THE QUEEN'S CELEBRATIONS

press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Qopy right. London, April I An immense number of the Queen's Jubilee medals are being struck. A Birmingham firm has made 15,000,000. Sydney, April 2. The Postmaster - General contem plates a new issue of stamps to com roemorate the Queen's 'celebrations. Melbourne, April 2. The <tat&ob.ment vf mounted troops to visit England has been increased to three officers and forty-sight men.

FEDERATION,

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Adelaide, April 2- Tfa,e Constitutional Pommittee fixed the representation in the House of Representatives at one member to every 50,000 inhabitants, while in the case of the smaller States the minimum ! number of members was fixed at five instead of four as provided in the Sydney Bill. A long debate occurred over the franchise, Adult suffrage was defeated by 19 to 4 and manhood by 15 to 8, it being ultimately decided that the first parliament should be elected by the iufiragefi existing in the various colonies, butthat no person should have more than one vote. The duration of Parliament was made four instead of three years. Members of the State Assembly are to be electee! by the State as one electo rate. Half the members retire'every third year. In the event of the death of a member of the State Assembly, the second man on the poll fills the vacancy instead of holding a fresh election. The Committee are now dis cussing payment of members. The Judiciary Committee agreed to bavo a tinai Court of Appeal except in cases involving public interests of the Commonwealth, or any State or other part of the Queen's dominion, which may be remitted to the Privy Council. This means that private litigants cannot appeal to the Privy Council. The finance Committee are within sight of-a scheme by which the debts of the various colonies and their surplus revenues will be ao dealt with that onfe will practically erase the

South Africa.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Pketoria, April 1. Messages containing details of the Lieut* naut Eloff incident are being blocked by the Transvaal authorities, VAoff has been suspended for making an insulting reference to Queen Vic toria. !

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Australian.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Reoeived Wakakuaka, April 3, 10 a.m., Guardian office 11.35 a.m. Indian Famine Fund. Melbourne, April 3 The Mayor's Indian Famine Relief Fund amounts to over £4000. Appeal Dismissed. Adelaide, April 3 Harrold's appeal against the order to set aside his deed of assignment was dismissed. A. L. HarroM has resigned his seat m the Legislative Assembly. The Queen's Celebrations. Perth, April 3 The Government will distribute ten thousand silver medals amongst the school children as a memento of the Queen's record celebration.

Bank of Hew Zealand.

Mr Henry Mackenzie, General Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, has resigned as from the 31st of March. The Directors, m accepting his resignation, placed on record their appreciation of his services as General Manager since his taking up the position m November last.

The J.G. Ward Farmers' Association.

Mr Justice Williams has fixed June 15th for the examination of Messrs J. G. Ward, John Fisher, Anderson, Hannah and Birch by the liquidator of the Ward Association. The name oi Mr Watson was struck out for the present, as the Judge did not see why he should be called fcom what appeared m the liquidator's report.

Western Maori Election Petition.

Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph. The Election Upheld- New Plymouth, April 3. The decision was given m the Western Maori election petition case at ten o'clock this morning. The Chief Justice ruled that Ts'gamuku, the seconder of Heuare Kaihau wa-i over the statutory age. On the weight of evidence given at the enquiry on the grounds of corruption he ruled that the evi dence was m favor of respondent, indicating that respondent Kaihau did not give Ngamuku money. Judge Connolly con curred on the question of age. On the question of corruption he was inclined to think Ngamuku had received money, but there was no proof that he received any from Kaihau. Ihe,election was upheld and costs allowed to tb£ respondent.

The harvest'home celebrations of the Primitive Methodist Church commenced to day, with a luncheon served m first-class style, the fair attendants being kept busy from noon until half-past two, supplying the wants of a goodly number of visitors. A sta.l of articles of a useful and fui.cy des cription waafaiily well patronised, whilst the excellent show of fruit, grain, hay, and vegetable's gave at once abundant evidence of the richness of the district, and the liberality of the farmers connected with the church. The farm produce ia being sold by auction as we go to press, Mr K. Curtis wielding the hammer. This evening a concert of great excellence is to be given, at which items will be contributed by A^liss Birdie Butler and Miss Olphert of Auckland, Mrs Maraden, Miss Collision, Dr Morris, Messrs E, Craighead and J. Tresize. To morrow special services will be conducted morning and evening by Rev. J. Olphert. The subject m the evening will be "Thoughts from the tfareehiDg mill."

THE AfiHßUfifOK GfJABDUU i SATURDAY, At ML 8, }Wt %



MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. FTIHE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Orack- X proof Calf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow 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 m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask far these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ENCOURAGED BY THE STRIKING SUCCESS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Show, SHppwt, Evening Shoes, &c, |"Tt ~U NHEARD-OF PBICBS.. L ... - - - - Every Pair is Reduced from 10 to 20 por cent. A number of Bargains at aoy price. All those who have not availed themselves of the WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT should do so immediately. For Prices see our window and doors. The public have never had a chance to aecarv such splendid value m BOOTS ANI> SHOES as that now offered them at McDonald & mcdiarmid'S J. NICHOLAB, MANAGER, East Street. N.B.—Any description of Boot or Shoe made to measure at the lowwt Frioe £n town. Only Beat Materfoi used.



Business Notices _^_ )^r^ CROCKERY a * •„_ - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARB. a^PACKAGES Oft PACKAGES do PACKAGES 410 PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just reoeived per 3. s. Waimate, 25 Package! of Crockery and Eoamelw*re from some of tho bes*. Firms m Fngland and on the Continent, which oui Agent*fgougbt»fe the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICED for Spot Gas!., thereby getting a larger discount for us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Oust omen the benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned PrJc« with any others m the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. ; —-CROCKERY. CROCKERY.— 50 Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Seta of Jags, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d eaoh. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s pef dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per docen. 50 Dozen 21b Giau Jin Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's Jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. ISO Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3« 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, 1b 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid eaoh, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc, etc. ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2s 3J, 2s 9d, 3« 3d and 3a lid, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2a lid, 3s 6d, 3* 111 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled Ewtn, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 3<i, 3a 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2» 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, la 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Dozen Eaamled Dimier Plates, 5s 6d aud 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d eaoh 6 Dozen Enameled Fiying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and la lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5a 3d and 5s 9d eaoh 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 us, as we guarantee to sell only the finest Cane Sugar. PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. The finest Vinegar m the Market at prices to suit everyone's pocket. We hay« also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5a 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14ib le, 7s per cwt Flour—Roilitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m Tib and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTONi FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST REOEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages are— LEVER MOVEMENT. NON-MAGNETIC. ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE TO FIFTHS OF A SECOND. The finest Watch of its kind and best value ever offered m the district. PRICE (with Guarantee)-;©^ lOs. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARb NOTICE is hereby given that the Road along the Hinds River to Swamp Road IS STOPPED during repairs to Bridge near Railway line. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 4 18 Clerk. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. I3REPARE for the winter's rain, and _1 ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower Ea»t street, Ashburton. 1 Umbrellas re-covered and turned eu equal to new again. : Umbrellas neatly rejwiiif^d with beak materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. I HAVE AFPOINTKD MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Streeb, as AQENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for the Aehburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. I^HE^^^ECLIPSE » CYCLE WQBKS TTAVE BEEN HSMOVED TO Lai-gen 1 and more Commodious Premises, BARING SQUARE, (Near Poefc Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN CYCLES By the best mafeers fsom £20; Terms if required. j Early application necessary. 1 CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYRES a Specialty. Only best materials used. Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission. Machines for Hire. JUST ARRIVED-»A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 U HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "TUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling a,t greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D'a, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oa Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, Derby, Ruby, ett?., etc. CIGARETTES o£ all the best makers—U.N.O'S, 6d; Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is ; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 5d Soap, and Bowl, la ; Frosaard'a Swiss Cigars, & 3d a bundle. 4 10 WANTED Known—Men's Boots m greab variety from 4s lid to 30s, MsiAOß'g Ze»laodia Soot Store.



Business Notices^ „._„..,_,.,.,,__ _ v> ' VICTORIAN __ ($!»«»?> S«AM OAt:MAG« MOIOiIT. jjMf* gl^Sf^ /:^% IRON WORKS AND *f\ 1? ' ' SSL__S2Z SHOEING FORGE, n^r™*"** B*"*8 *"* F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding!*»tnefc that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. fcrEEL, and hopei by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department — This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with ua. Painting and Trimming— Now ia the time to have your traps put into a;ood order by having them weJ) r-ainted, and our workmen are m the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department — In this as m all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, aud if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it aIODStOvicTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897. A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, m all the Litest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOWS, HOSIERY, Ac. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Capß, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs m Greafc Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN, A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0,,) CASH DRAPEB & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON CO-OPERATIVE MONEY CLUB. ALL those interested m joining the above club are requested to attend a public meeting m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY evening, 6th inst, at 8 o'clock sharp. JQHN McKEAGUE, 4 29 Secretary, R. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS', ASHBURTON. ■) npiHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest class of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list ijpiJl show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. ScoTp.ii. —Walker's Kalmarnock m bulk and case ; Buchanan's Glasgow — " Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. — Liqueur ; Highland Nectar; Highland Club and Y-Q. Special; Bernard and Co., Leith-*--" Encore" ;Gilbey's " Provost "j Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch 5 Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " Perfection " ; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White ' Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The üßeamore"ußea more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. — Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish j Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfost— ■'< Sham rock"; Dunville's Eielrast; John Jamieson and Sorrs-UubUn. * * *;,aC.L.-~ <( Kally crov " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. Amebican. — Hiram. Walker's. Canadian Club, Qntario^ The following whiskies m bulk always m I stock—Walker's, Dewar'sandSona, Mitchell's V-O.M, Uaher'a special reserve. BRANDIES, Bisquit Dubouche, V.Q.C.B. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau'a Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and ChampagDe pogn^a for invalids j Australianbrandy^the best; Denis Mounie's brands —bulk and case 5 Martell's Daik. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always m stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene diotiae, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino, WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid 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., caa be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public,. B ALBiINDBE, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON ■ _ 3^205 T. Bullock. OF ACCOUNT OF THE MOT4TGAGEB. ■IJT.GR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, eon- JJ taining \ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land of good quality. Off rs are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged, T. BJJ&LOOK, LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows :—• £11 10a, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 811 Aitken Street. The owners are desirous of realising. Team i$ required. Apply • T. BULLOCK, ! Agent, 1 TO li^tT~~~^ U^O'LTAGB and two sections, fronting AU«o'« ro»d, AUeatPU.



D. Thomas. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, APBIL 6, 1897 MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell at the above fixture, — 1 t%C\CI GOOD CROSSBRED EWES. For D. Cameron, Esq., Springfield. DAVID THOMAS, 4 2 Auctioneer. WILLOWBY. Clearing Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, &c. THUESDAY, APBIL 8, 1897., MR D. THOMAS (m conjunction with Mr T. Bullock) has received in struction from Mr Robert Frisby, who has leased hia farm for a term of years, to Sell by Pubic Auction on the Homestead front ing the Willowby Road,— 1 Ctrt Three - quarterbred BREEDING IOVJ EWKB. i 6 Useful DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS. 8 First class DAIRY COWS m full profit. 6 First-class DAIRY HEIFERS, just calved. f* STEERS, 8 CALVES, 50 PIGS. 1 Purebred Polled Angus BULL, two years old. A Complete Stock of the Latest FARM i ING IMPLEMENTS. Also,—A Quantiy of HOUSEHOLD FURNIIURE, and the DAIRY OUT FIT of Backets, Churns,' Pans, J A A A BUSHELS OF PRIME SEED 4! Ml Wheat. XARUE STACK OF OAT SHEAVES, j GKABS AND CLOVER SEEDS. Potatoes, Carrots, Mangles, which will have to be dug by purchaser. Fowls, Ducks, &a , &c, &c. i Luncheon provided, S^le at 12 o^'lock sharp. I). THOMAS, 3 43 Auctioneer. CLEARING SaLK. SATURDAY, APEIL 10,1897. TO BLACKSMITHS, WHEELWRIGHTS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. I HAVE received instructions from Mr J. R. Steele, who, having disposed o hia Businegs to his two Sonß, to Sell by Public Auction at his Yards, on the above date, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SUNDRIES m connection with the Trade, viz.; Pair of Bellows, Vyce, Sledges, Tongs, Tyre »bed, Shoe - turning Machine, Quantity of Coachbuilders' Ironmon gery, Nuts, Bolts, Naves, Spokes, Sawbench, Showcases, Iron Tanks, Reaper Wheels, 3 Windmills, 3 Buggies, Brake, Gigs, Dray, Drilling- Machine, 1 Screw Cutting Lathe 9£ m. Centres, 14ft. Bed, 1 doz. Com bine Felloes, Office Furniture, and a LARGE QUANTITY OF SUNDRIES. Sale 11 o'clock. DAVID THQM^S, 4 25 Au.cViaheer. REMINGTON, LO^GBKAOK. FIRST-CLASS FARM, ! Containing 97 Acres, 3 Roods, 15 Perches. j MR DAV4D THOMAS haa received instructions from the Bey. T. i Farley to Sell on the Farm by Public Auction on ; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897, His well known Farm, thoroughly Pipe drained and otherwise improved, and being Lot 43, D.P. 384, Longbeach Survey District. The Land is the best m the <UsU*ici and a sale muat be $iad,@., Also, at same time and place, AC\ **ea<* Mixe(i Cattle. QQ A Crossbred Ewes m Lamb to O Q\J Longbeach Rams pub m Ist April. "I f\ Tons Oat Sheaf Cha^, and 10 JLU Ton?!* Uover Hay, Also » |ew Horses, and a lot of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12.30. p.m. D. THOMAS, 4 11 Ashburton. NOTICE. ANY Person found trespassing on the Riveradale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J, R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 433 MY Tuner, Mr Harrow, is now m A% buiton. Orderq sent m at once promptly attended to. * Pianos and Organs sold on eaßy time payments Bicycles—lne Star 1, Victor, and Columbia; ladies' and gents extras. Typewriters--Yost, Remington^ and Daugherty,—H. M, Jptf#?..



Friedlande. Bros., Limited. ~~foh prTv!"te"sale7 QK(\ ACRE FARM AT WAKANUL. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having beeu sold by auction, we are now prepared to treat for the sale of same privately. m I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. ,' 4 7 __ MAfcSEY-HAfchlS WHEELS. STARTLING Ri DUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now m a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely say that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest m the Maiket. All Machines are fitted with beet English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT ia now m attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Alfred Harbison. UNRESERVED SALE OF NEAKLY NEW FURNITURE. MR ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr H. Diggle, who is leaving for Auckland, will Sell by Public Auction, at HIS RESIDENCE, COX STREET, The Whole of his FUKNITUBE & EFFECTS, Comprising the Contend of 5 r omed House, Sitting, Dining, Bedrooms and Kitchen Furniture and Eff■ ct«. All nearly new. ) Sale at 1 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 427 .Auctionetr. T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, APEIL 10. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. OO A ACRES, Q\j\) Springfield District. ALSO,— IAQ ACHES J.VU near Mount homers, MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions fiotn Mr George Larnbie to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, TWO FARMS as follows j—■ THE HOMESTEAD, comprising396acres situated about three miies from Springburn Railway Station, divided into eleven paddocks. The improve ments consist of Dwelling-house of six rooms on concrete founriatiou with Porch, Washhouse. and Dairy; also Stable, Chaffhouse, &c. ALSO,— 108 Acres, divided into four paddocks, fronting the railway line, about 1^ mile from Mouut homers Railway Station. Inspection invited. E isy terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 22 Auctioneer. <■■_.._ ___J , jj Bankruptcy Notice?. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ash-, b.urton. is hereby given that William Sj John Frew, of Weslerfield, farm over seer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be | holden at my office on the 12th day of April, 1897, at 2 o'clock m the afternoon. JOHN DAVIBON, j Deputy Official Assignee. ! j April 3, 1897. 437 Tenders, TO BTJIL.PERS. mENDERS are invited for the E.REC- X IION of a Wesleyan Church at ] inwald. Tenders to be endorsed (Trustees of Wesleyan Church), and addressed to Mr Hawkins' Store, Tinwald, or my Office by 12 noon. Tenders close April 12th, 1897. THOS. E. KILWORTH, 4 38 Architect. TENIXEBS! FT! ENDEKS are invited for Painting and X Papering dwelling house at Tiowttfoli Pans and ScecifiosMcUS may be seen at Mr A. P. Brown's. Tenders close on THURS DAY, April Bth. The tywgst ?? a# tender not necessarily accepted. '"■ JOSEPH WATSON", School, 4 32 Mount Somcrs. Funeral Notice FUNERAJ, NOTICE. THE IMends of the late Mr Robert Edwin Stoddart are respectfully in formed that his funeral will move from hia late residence, Willowby, on SUNDAY, the 4th mat., at 1.30 p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 21 Undertakers. Public Notices. qalvation army. HARVEST Festivals and Teas m aid of BUILDING FUND. SUNDAY, April 11 — Waterton, Special meetings. GOOD FRIDAY—Tea and Harvest-field, at Waterton. Tickets 1b yd for Tea, after meeting silver coin, Captains Owens & Andrews leading. EASTER SUNDAY—Ashburton, Special Meetings, EASTER MONDAY—S p.m. till 7. Tea Is6d. EASTER MONDAY—B p.m. Harvest field by Limelight — Silver coin admission. THURSDAY — Juniors' festival .—Silver ooin. FRIDAY—SaIe and wind up. Adjutant Mercy Moreton leading. I 4 34 J. G. CHAPPLti. AMEETING of School Committees, Teachers, and other persons interested m the forma.ion of TECHNICAL CLASSES m Ashburton will be he}d m; the : ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 4 20 ab 2.30 p.m. , -* WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoes.—Mkllqr's SSeftlandia Boot Sjs6ore. ,



J. T. Ford and^Co^^ ! jTaTFORD & co. WILL SELLby PUBLIC AUCTION at th t TINWALD YARDS on TUESDAY, APRIL 6 5 f\lx ACCOUNT Mr George Gkldings, p?f^f\ PRIME FAT LAMBS. Account Valetta Estate,— O X /~\ Crossbred Breed- Q p? S~\ OUVJ ing EWES. OO\J Account Mr George McMillan, Mesopotamia, IOAA Sound mouthed T Qf\f\ JLO\J\/ Merino EWES. JLO\J\J These have bred Merino Lambs only. RAMS. WE shall have yarded for Private Sale, English, Leicester, and Lincoln RAMS. We would particularly call the attention of Fiockmaaters and Fanners, whose require ments are not; yet filled, to this opportunity of acquiring First-class Sheep. 4 26



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Friedlander Bros—Reduction m bicycles. Baker Bros—Funeral notice. Technical Classes—Meeting on April 10. T. Bullock—Two farma for sale April 10- David Thomas—Clearing bale. Ford $c Co—Sheep for sale Tinwald yards. A. P. Williamson—New business adver tisement, Joseph Wataon—Tendew. Church serviqes—>Wesley, Baptist, Sal vation Army. Ashburton Co-Operative Money Club- Meeting, Tuesday evening. Alfred Harrison—Unreserved sale Wednes day, April 7. Tenders—T. E. Kilworth. Deputy Official Assignee—Bankruptcy notice. C. H. Manning, Ohrlstchurch—Phqto jp'aphip notice, ; T, Bullock—House for sale, Cox street. , The Tabernacle—Public treat. Wednesday, 14th inst-.. * Notice—J. R. Williams. Mr Altred Harrison will sell by auqtion at Mr Diggle's renidence, m Coif street, on Wednesday, April V, his furniture and other goods, which are all nearly new. REDUCED Fob Our T} TJ T ri T ?< Q B igm Class ± lt_L Uilj Bl PRBTRAITURE. C. H. MANNING & Co, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS. 150 Colombo Street, Chriatchurch. ] CABINETS— dois. 428 Wanted. ITIQK Sale, Cheap, two Gkss Show.Cases J with drawers. Apply J. R. Sterl, West Street, " 5 246 THE TABERNACLE-To-morrow7¥evT A. Acer, Preacher, Morning 11, Evening 63Gj Ck>spel m Song or Song service. 4 36 HE TABERNACLE.—A public treaton Wednesday, 14th, Wapps, the Waif, with beautiful illustrated pictures. 4 35 WESLEY Church—To-morrow, Morn ing Mr W. Harding, Evening, Rev. T. G. Brooke. Farewell sermon. Solo, "Prq,y for me,*' Misb Kathleen Obr; Anthotn "I wit feed my flock" fche choir. Strangers cordially invited. 4 31 JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fuily equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chatf (fresh and clean) '9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201ba for Is, or 83 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. ROLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Floui and VVbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5a 9d &cd Bran 3a 6d per bag, delivered.— F^eTckbk BEOS., Cash Supply Stoves,