THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Rf'oc-otti Garibaldi jo>ns the Greek

Ihe Pow $ dih Belli get tn s,

PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Athens, April 26 Ricciotti Garibaldi, the son of General Garibald'", and a General m the Italian army, who recently offered to come to the assistanse of Greece with 100,000 Garibaidians if she declared war agaiust Turkey, has arrived at Athens at the head of 250 Italian volunteers Great panic prevails at Volo, where 10,000 Greek refugees are congregated. Ships are being sent from Athens to convey the women and children to a place of safety. Troops have been sent from Mona stir to quell the mutiny amongst the Albanian troops at Janina. The Turks have recaptured Pente pigidia, one of strongest and most rugged passes on the western frontier, leading to Albania. The position was one of great strategical importance to the Greeks m their contemplated march from Arta to Janina. The Turkish troops are charged with committing outrages. London, April 26. The Daily Chronicle has started a fund to aid the Greek wounded. The sum of £3500 has already been sub-j scribed. j Keceived Wakapuaka, April 28, 9,43 a.m., Guardian office, 10.35 a.m. ATHENS, April 27 The battle fought on Friday ex tended from Mati to Deliler. The Greeks numbered 13,000 men with thirty-six guns, and the Turks 9000 men with 22 guns. Neither gained much advantage till after nightfall, when Edhem Pasha sent a strong force against the Greeks' right wing. The habit of the Albanians of singing while on the march prevented the Turks effecting a surprise. A priest who was with the Greeks shouted " The army is outflanked." A great stampede at once set m, the troops being thrown into extreme confusion and dismay. Received Wakapuaka, April 28, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 10.42 a.m Athens, April 27. In Friday's battle the foreign legion m the darkness fired upon the Greek cavalry believing they were a portion of the Turkish torce. A terrible panic prevailed at Turnavo and Larissa, and the residents hastily took fright. Edhem declares that if the panic had been delayed six hours he would have crushed the Greeks Much discontent prevails among the populace at Athens, and the reigning dynasty is menaced. M. Ralli, leader of the Opposition m the Greek Cham ber, made startling charges of incapa city and cowardice against the staff. The Duke of Sparta insists that (? definite) charges be made. j M. Delyanni has appointed Smo lenski, a nominee of M. Ralli, as chief officer of the Duke of Sparta's staff, aud has recalled three principal officers of the staff of Colonel Vasso3, the commander m Crete. They will be despatched to the front to assist Smolenski. Received Wakapuaka, April 28, 9.46 a.m , Guabdian office, 11 a.m. London, April 27. In the House of Commons, Mr Bal four, m reply to a question, said that the Powers maintained a neutral atti tude m regard to Greece and Turkey. They, however, were willing to mediate when a favorable chance presented itself.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-. Copyright.

Received Wakapuska, April 28, 7,52 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m. The Transvaal. London, April 27 According to a blue book just pub lished Mr Chamberlain forwarded several firm despatches to the Trans vaal Government m March. The de spatches couiplained that the Trans vaal Executive bad concluded three treaties with other nations without the Queen's assent. The Act for the ex pulsion of alien immigrants from the Transvaal and the Btringent press laws passe 4 by the Volksraad were breaches of the Convention. The Transvaal Government did not reply to the de spatches. Conference of Emperors Vienna, April 28. The Emperor, accompanied by M. Golachowski, Minister of Foreign Af fairs, and Baron Beck, a Major General m the army, has left for St Petersburg to visit the Czar. Received Wakapuaka April 23, 10.15 f».m.> Guardian offioe 12 noon. Our New Governor. London, April 27. It is officially announced that Eurl and Oountess Ranfurly, their two daughters, and Captain Alexander, private secretary and first aide de camp, sail for Quebec m June, a»d leave Vancouver on July 8. They are expected to arrive m Wellington on August 12. The Hon Ohailes Hill Trevor, a captain m the Welsh Fusi- KersS", and Lieutenant Ward, of the ftoyal Artillery, have been appointed aides de camp to Lord Ranfurly. They sail for Wellington by the Gothic. Jlaijsard Union. Mr H. Bottomley has voluntarily recouped shareholders of the Hansard Publishing Union a quarter of a mil lion.

Australian.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— I Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 28, 10.15 a.m., Ouakdian office 12 noon= More Murders. Adelaide, April 27 At the inquest on Richards a verdict was found that he was shot by Beard, who has been committed for trial. Suspicion is strengthening that Mario another mate of Beard's, met with the same fate as Bichards. Received Wakapuaka, April 28, 10 30 a.m., Guardian Office 11 30 a.m. Hawke's Bay Kelief Fund Brisbane, March 28. It is probable that £500 standing to the creoit uf the O- rural Flood Relief Fund will be forwarded to N' w Zealand for the relief of the Hawke's Biy sufferers. Drought Broken Up.

Hobart, April 28. Steady rain is falling throughout the colony, and has broken up the drought.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-WEDNESDAY.

(Before Measra Alcorn and Bullock, J.'sP.) Alleged Theft from the Person—Frank Allan and William Maitland wero charged with having stolen from ihe person of John Tondra, on April 20, a silver watch and chain. They elected to be tried summarily.—John Tondra said that on the evening of April 20 he was drunk and went to sleep m a sta'l at Davis's Hotel. During the night about two o'clock Allan and the other came m. Allan struck a match and said "Are you asleep, Tondra?" Allan searched his pockets, and witness resisted, but Allan held him down Told him he had no money, but had a shilling which witness held m his hand. Both men lay down m the straw, one on each side of him. They remained about' half an hour and then went away. After j they went away he missed his watch, which he had with him when he went into the straw. Had been drinking for several days. I Had known Allan for twelve years, and I could make no mistake about him.—Henry ! Davis said that on the night ia question Tondra wae at the Royal Hotel. He had then a watch and chain on his person He left between eight and nine The two prisoners were there when Tondra left. They left about ten o'clock. They were sober then. Did not see thum afterwards.— Allan denied having been m the company of either Maitland or Tondra, and Maitland said he had been m a condition bordering upon delirium Ireniens for some time previous to April 20, and knew nothing at all about the cisc, until m the morning Tondra told him m the hotel that he had been robbed of his watch.—John Tondra, re-cailed, said Maitlund aid not touch him lv any way while m the straw, Was quite saber at two o'clock m the m rniug, when the men came m.—Henry Davis, le-called, said Maitland told him he had come from Christchurch that afternoon m company with Allan.— Constable Eatle said that Allan and Mait land had told him they were knocking about Christchurch together, and had been work ing at Grigg's together and made a £520 cheque —The Sergeant said Allau had been before the Court m the past for di unkenness He believed the men were mates. The watch had not been found. —The Beuch said they were satisfied Allan had taken the Wtitch, and he would be sent to gaol for a month with hard labor Maitland would get the benefit of the doubt and be dis charged. Mr Alcorn ga,ve both piiacners a lecture on the evila of getting drunk.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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THE STANDARD'S DISCLAIMER.

TO TUB EDITOK. SIX, —The use of the editorial " we " m the disclaimer of the Standard of any inten tion to injure Mr Curtis by the report of the opening of the Methven saleyards is calcu lated to mislead the public. The popular idea, of the meaning of the plural " we" is a combination of the editor and the printer's ( devil. So when the public read—"We re regret that our reporter should have been so injudicious as to introduce personal matter into the report," they na'urally conclude that some employee of the office had blun dered, and thit the editor had been caught napping. This is not so, however, the " we " on this < ccaaion means the proprietor —Mr Joseph Ivess, who, m this instance, acted aB reporter and editor. He alone is responsible for the report, and should there fore bear (he blame. As J was editor of the Standard at the time of the opening of the saleyards, though not at the time of the publication of the report, I desire to disclaim having any hand whatever m the latter, — the first I saw of it was on the day of its publication after I had loft Mr Ivess's em ploy.—l am, etc., Wm. Joliffe. Ashburton, April 28. P.S.—I would have sent this letter m the first instance to the Standard for publica tion, but concluded the matter would have grown too stale by Friday, the date of the next issue of the Standard,

ASHBURTON CLUB.

1 he twelfth annual meeting of members of the Ashburton Club and M.S. A. was held last eveniDg, at which there was a large attendance. The President, Mr A, A. Fooks, | was m the chair, and moved the adoption j of the balance sheet, which was a record one. i Tlr.s was his farewell appearance before them as president, and he desired to thank the officers and members for the assistance given m maintaining the excellent discipline that bad been maintained m the Club, and he ; was sure the same hearty sympathy m this direction would be extended to his successor, Mr J. H. Pauling, whom they would find was the right man m the right place. He desired just to say m his farewell remarks that the good conduct of the Club represented their main plank, and members knew that last year it had been a very strong plank indeed. The balance sheet having been unanimously adopted, the Chairman made a brief state ment of the expenditure during his term. Something like £300 had been expended iv the erection of a new billiard room, the purchase of a new table, etc, and now the billiard room was one of the best m the county. The buffet and secretarial accom modation had beßn increased at, a coat of £100 ; and the library had had £50 expended m new books, while a special room had been set apart for the circulating library business alone. The elections were proceeded with, and Mr J. H. Pauling was unanimously chosen President, and Mr T. E. Upton Vice-Presidcut. A smoke concert, which waß largely attended, was held m the Oddfellows' Hall after the business meeting.

COMMERCIAL



PRICES HARDENING.

The Press of to-day reports : — Wheat—la the lest Jew clays there has beeo a decidedly stronger enquiry for Wheat, and the market was firming slightly. An advance of about is reported on the last quotations. There were no speculative purchases and farmers are inclined to hold. Oats —There has been a decided improve ment m the market for o&ts on account largely of the lihort supply, and consequently prioesi have hardened slightly. Chaff has advanced also c nsequent upon the firming m oats?, and as r uch as 60s has been reached,

THE ASHBUiITON GCAEIXLAfI : WEDNESDAY, AITJL 28, 1807.



!'i■r- ■-i —•■ c- !%' i <■ -, ~ FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. T^SS?/ 6*?"^ 80 a^ nod a, Cttsh sy ßtem. which has worked satisfactorily, both to the of those ihn»J Bell?f' aDd has *>een the n «cui4 of adding many comforts to the horn* Goods a VLFTo3*T™ d lT °f the 8r *nd '•'«•« Hundr.ds H3W buy th«jr t£"GASH• slrK?m R ? R ,8- TOR GASH, thereby acknowledgi.g their am,r W i.tio n of InS cftlino ih v? k af ter the rimble BhilliD 8 by taki°g uto FLETtBBR BROS., Se Hst Lr ,o T y beßt Value thafc mou*y can buy ' Although we do not advertised Jervcarlfni^ y oual.°»'™ <«•» get <>»* on application, and after pcrueiag tlieeain* in/oZ'fo^ Z SSffi? thab WiH *"d mUBt md-it that —U ChMpfr th" — i... -.*Q* n WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. 200 °ASES HIGHEbT TEST KEROSENB. OAA had iHth» ci mU*"i 10% * 16"* of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b fact anri.nl '*tt eh ,we are ? e!ling '°wer than Chritechurch prices. Thit i. a solid from u° y W' g geb the beßt Keroßene a°d »»ve money should not fail tobnj ROLLITT'^ SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES. PHalna any h-qT tUy fr°m 71b bagß t0 a ton- at Guaranteed Low<at Who'esale Rates CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. WEDDING PRESENTB. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a vi.it. at we ha«i 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 6d eaoh Meotroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d eaoh Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three larce siza i Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair, i cutleryTcutlery. BEST MAKBRS, LOWEST PRICES JobnsonV, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Kodgers, 'etc. BEDEOOMWARir~BEDROOMWARE. We have some-of the Choicest Patterus^ver seen m Ashburton m Bedroomware. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedtoom Sets for themielves! or for • wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUIToOUNTRY CUSTOMERS. * ♦ iO7 IT C°u niy ? 8. ttmer? Ravelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1,189T, to take with them by rail, lowtoi goods, free of charge. Please bear this m mW.it well as that we send goods to all trains for our customerß convenience. EGG^, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the above m any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBUHTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. IMPORTANT. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., OF DUKEDIN AND WELLINGTON, TrriLL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS AT H. N. ANDERSON'S STATIONERY, DEPOT, East Street, Ashbubton, FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, Commencing on THURSDAY, April 22, when HIGH-CLASS ORGANS may be purchased on the EASY HIRE SYSTEM, From 10s Gd Monthly, and PIANOS from 22s 6d Monthly. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM. All Parchasers of Instruments during this Sale will participate m tba Dresden Piano Company's Frt-e Life Insurance, fuller particulars of which may be obtained of the Manager, 4 19* J- A. X. RIEDLB, Care Messrs Andrewes «fc Anderson. ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK . FOrt AUTUMN AND WINTER. 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 T" ADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make ? French and English XJ Dress Fabrics m Great Variety, Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Sergey navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets m a'l the new makes, PD, V and N, &c, j LATEST NOVELTIES m Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES, most fashionable Good, all sewn'seams ; Infants' Dresses, Peliss s, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies 9 Gloves m Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BESI STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited m Ashburton. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract); splendid value. Ladioa' and Genta' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from la lid, |SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ' ANDREW ORR. ,"



DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES, j JEWELLERY, SILVER & B.P. WARE. i S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER; and JEWELLER, EAST STREET, XXAS Just received a now Stock of 'JEWELLERY AND vVATCHES Direct from England, The Largest and Choicest Btock m the District is to be seen at i S. SALEK'S EAST STKEET. SPECIAL Attention ig drawn to the Splendid Selection of LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S. SALEK'S, for repair. The true teat of Cheapness is the Quality of the work done. JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. , , j| rpHE Advertiser desires to inform his _L 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 will show what can be procured:— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock m bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow — "Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. -— Liqueur; Highland ■ Nectar; Highland Club and V.O. Special Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ;Gilbey's "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Pe/th —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The üßentnoreußen tnore " b;and ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish.— Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast—"Sham rock " ; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson %nd Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.-—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim~=-puremalt; Sir JohnPower'sSpecial. American— Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies m bulk always m stock—Walker's, Dewar's and Sons, Mitchell's V.O. M. Usher's special reserve, BRANDIES, Bi.'quib Dubouohe, V.O.C.P f or invalids and * * * * s HennesEe^ # # * . p aßCa i Combeau^ Cog D * : . Ju ,^, Romfo ; d > 8 O ld »^ Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands —bulk and case ; Mart ell's Dark. 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 dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, »nd 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., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m pries to ' meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEX~ANDEE, : REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ' ASHBURTON. 205 ' ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA,, from SMITH MACK WELL, Lower Emt 1 street, Ashburton. Umbrellas vs-covered and turned ou , equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best ) materials, KNIVES wad SCISSORS GROUND,



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements for Timaru Races, T7IXCURSION TICKETS to Timaru, .lli available for return til! the 3rd May, will be issued at Christchurch. O.maru, aud intermediate stations on the 28th and 29th at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second-class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way ouly. On the 29th April a train will leave Ashburton for limaru at 7.15 a.m., Tinwald 7.22, Winslow 7.32, Hinds 7.48, Rangitata 8.18. A train will leave Washdyke for the Racecourse on anival of the 10.55 a.m. train from Ash burton, and ihe express train from south will set down passengers at Washdyke for the Racecourse. Ou the 29th and 30th Aprii the express train from north will take up at Washdyke passengers for stations I where it stops who can leave the Race course for Washdyke at 55 p.m. 4 239 BY ORDER. LANDS FO<* SETTLEMENT ON LEASE IN PERPKTUITY. MARAWITI SETTLEMENT, PART OF CORWAR F STATE. IVTOTICE is hereby given, m terms of 1\ The Land for Settlements Act, 1894, and its amendments, that the under mentioned Lands will be opened for Appli cation on FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1897, Under the Lease m Perpetuity System and the special regulations applicab'e to lands offered under the above Act. MARAWITI SETTLEMENT, Part of the Corwar Estate, near Rakaia, 2027 ACRKS of AGRICULTURAL LAND. In 13 Blocks of' from 25 to 330 Acres, at rentila of from 6s to 83 6d per acre per annum. Sale Plans and Pamphlets containing full particulars as to terms and conditions may be obtained from this Offi'c. App'iamts are advised to acquaint themselves tho roughly with the regulations, strict com pliance with which will be absolutely necessary. Applications must be made only on the special Forms prescribed, and any applications tendered on other Forms will be liable to rejection without inquiry. Applications will be received at the Lir.d Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and the Courthouse, Rakaia, on FRIDAY, M AY 7th, 1897. The Land Board will sit as follows to examine Applicants m terms of the regula tions :— At Land Office, Christchurch, on MON DAY, MAY 10th ; At Courthouse, Rakaia, on TUESDAY, MAY llth, Evfry applicant must appear before the Board at one of these places. The Ballot to determine the successful applicants for the lands will be held at the Courthouse, Rakaia, at 5 p.m. on TUES DAY, MAY 11th, 1897. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, April 20, 1897. 4 192 CROWN LANDS FOR SELECTION, NEAR E A LING. ~"V]"OTICE is hereby given, m terms of 1\ Part m. of The Land Act, 1892, that the undermentioned Crown Lands will be opened for application on WEDNESDAY, May 12, 1897, for Selection either for Cash, fur Occupation with Right of Purchase, or for Lease m Perpetuity, at the choice of the applicant. North Rangitata Township Reserve, Ealina;, 3 Lots, situated south-east ward from ihe railway. Areas 102, 140, and 19? acres. Cash prices, £1 10a and £1 15,3 per acre. Further particulars may be obtained from this Office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Qommissiouer of Crown Linda. District Lands and Survey Office. Christchurch, April 2, 1897= * S;^ F. CLIRK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 "JUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of j Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—PlPES—G.B.D's, Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4oz 2s. CIGARS of the best brands—Manillas, 5 for is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle, Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U. N.O'S, 6d* Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Froaeard's Swiss Cigars, 2a 3d » bundle 4 10



Business Notices THE BOOT TEADE. McDonald & * mcDiabmid, OF THE » 1 ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedly m the lead for Lidies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kind*, iucluding the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, Wolfa, Otto Herz, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, all imported direct horn the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. INCOLOVTAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are m a position to offer them to the Public at FIRS T COST. } VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Loweßfc Possible Prices, and only first quality material used. M CDONALD & M°DIARMID, B OT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



I enders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUiNCIL, fTIENDERS are invited for the Erection of X a Stable at the Borough Council Yard. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerks Office, wheie tenders will b; received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, May 3» C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 234 Borough Engineers. rriENDPRS to be Bent to Mr A H ndry, .JL East Street, by noon, on tfATURD <V NEXT, are invited by the Hampstead School Committee, for a supply for twelve months of screened Newcastle Coal at per ton, and short firewood at per cor i. W. J. CROOKS, Chairman Hampst ad School Committee. 4 273 TO~TbUJLDBRiS. TENDERS are Invited for the EREC TION OF DWELLING HOUSE near Alford Forest Road Teude-s close at 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, May Ist, 1897. THOMAS P. KILWORTH, 4 269 Bridge Works. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897 Freehold Section, conveniently situated m Harelock Sfreet, nearly opposite Butler's Hotel, numbered 473, with two-roomed Cottage thereon. ALSO. ---1 acre fronting the West Town Belt, numbered 86 part of RS. 4905; nice site for a house. MR T, BULLOCK has received instruc tioiH to sell the above properties by auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY next, May 1, at 11 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 4 244 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY Ist. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PRO PBRTY NEAR BINDS. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr John Keays to Sell by public auctiou at the Aicade on the above date, his properly at Hinds comprising :— Lot 60, part of Reserve 1371, containing 50 acres freehold, fenced and partly broken up Lot 55, adjoining the above, containing 50 acres, Crown Leasehold, rental Is 3d per acre. There i=i a Cottage ot 3 rooms erected on this section which is broken up and m gras-j. Lot 68, adjoining the above, containing 12 acres Crown Leasehold, fenced and m its native state, rental, Is 31 per acre. The land is situated about 1J mile from the Hinds Railway sration on the lower side of the line. It is watered by a County water race Inspection Invited, Full particulars furnished on application. Note time of Sale.—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 4 246 Auctioneer. Friedlander dros. Qf\ ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE HAVE for Private Sale a Small Farm of 86 acre?, being lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-claes quality. Full particulars on application to 4 118 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. KIT" ANTED TO PURCHASE— ' 100 Tone* OF BRIGHT OATEN CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. D. Tnomas" T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS. THE above will be paid for information, which will secure the conviction of the thieves, who last night, or early this morning, stole my gate. 4 277 J. KKIR. Ashburton, Avkih 27, 1897. To the Residents of Ashburton and surround ing districts.— TTTE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur \ V ton heg to notify that on and after SATURDAY, ihe Ist of May, the Price of Bread will be 6d per 41b loaf for cash, and 7d booked if not paid by the lObh of the following month. Yours respectfully, M. & A. POLLOCK. HANR4HAN Bbos. Wfij. BRYANT. H. P. MADDEN. 4 268 1%/T ISS fTIREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she has commenced Business as Dtoss aad SftMt CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences if required. Present address —Wills Street East, Ash burton. 4 235 EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th inst, and following days. The cream ot the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turnkb. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount One Shilling m the Found makes them 58/. n0w,~." The Hull," E*4b Bbrett, r



>vnopßis of New Advertisements. Winslow sporis and races. J. Keir- £1 reward. Lost,—Bunch f keyp. " The Hermit's Cell '—Postponed.



'1 he effort made by the women of Ash burton tv aabiat, the ilawkos Bay sufferers by sending clothes, etc., has been a very successful one. For two days St. Stephen s Schoolroom has been ihe busy scene of re ceiving parcels, repairing clohes, sorting and packing. Two huge cases and a large b*-e were forwarded by nil this morning addressed to the Mayor of Napier. The Committee of Management desire to acknow ledge the receipt of ten shillings m money from " a friend' and also parcels fiom the following:—Mesdames Hamilton, Scaly, Inglis, Bland, E. Stephens, Pearce, Stitt, •■ Higgs, Braddell, Corbett. Wai son, Stick, A. Orr, Sfcgers, H. Got* f, McFail&ue, Makeig, ! I>odds (2), C aighead, Hanmer, Lsclmer, Sandoe, Brock ; MLses Askin, Field, May, Piibiow, Gates, Shearman ; Messrs Upton at d Hawkins. The Church of Engl nd Gui d, and the Presbyterian Dorcas Society. I



Sport ng. j WINSLOW SPOR TS ! AND ■ EA CI N G nLU B. ACING VyLUB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, MAY 24, 1897, TQ BE HELD 4T WINSLOW, PRE3iDENT~Mr Donald McLean ; Vice- President—Mr 3. C. N. Grigg. PROGRAMME. I—Maidenl—Maiden Handicap, of 5 soys; second horse to save entry fees; 6 furlongs. For horses that have never been nomi nated for an advertised race. Nomina tion ss, acceptance free. 2—Winslow Handicap, of 1Q soys ; second horse 1 soy. from the stake ; 1 mile. For horses that have never won over £20 m stakes. Nomination 7s 6d ; acceptance free. 3- Winslo\v Tbot Handicap (m saddle), of JO soys ; second horse to receiye 1 sqv from the slake. For horses that have never won over JO soys m stakes, 1| mile. Nomination ?s 6d, acceptance free. 4—Ladies' Purse, of 5 soys; second horse to receive 10s. For horses that have never won over 5 soys». 6 furlougs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. s—Pony Rack Handicap, of 7 soys; second 1 horse to receive 15a For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Publicans' Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 5 soys ; second horse to save entry fee. 1 mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination ss, acceptance free. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 3 soys ; catch weights. For horses that have never started m an advertised race previous to this meet ing ; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, to be made immediately after Pony Race. NOMINATIONS except for Hurry Scurry not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, Bth of May, 1897, at Winslow Hotel. Weights SATURDAY, 15th day of May, 1897. Acceptances 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, May 20th, JB9?. ATHLETIC SPORTS, I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap, First prize 30s, second 103, 2—Men's 440 Yards H^dicap (Hurdles 6. flights). £ i'rst prize £2, second 10a. ■3—Boys* Race, 75 Yards (14 yars and under). First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 4—Men's Race, 220 Yards Handicap, first prize £2, second £1. s—Girls' Race, GO Yards {14 years and under). First prize 103 y second 2a 6d. 6—Old Mon's Race (over 50yyears) 75 Yards. First prize £1, second sa. 7—Men's Race, 880 Yards. First prize £3, second £1, third 10s, Entrance fees five per cent, on value of first priase. ' NOMINATIONS, with entry fees, and previous performances for Men's 100 Yards, 440 Yards, 220 Yards, and 880 Yards, must be lodge! with the Secretary, not later than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 14th May, 1897. All other events post entry. Trains stop close to coarse. A Brass Band will be procured to play. Refreshments and amusements on the ground A, A. FOOKS, Hon, Secretary, full partiwlw s«e posters. 4 37*1



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. WANIKD7 EggsT 1000 dczen,' must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax ; highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cish Supply Stores- NEW LINKS m Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W, H. Colljer.



WELDON'S Ladies' and Children's Journa's for March, Young Ladies' Journals for April, Review of Reviews for April Something to Read, Navy and army. Also Ziska by Corelii, Mistress Spitfire, Briton or Boer, The Village and the Doctor, and other New Books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and j best qualify m Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and 1 Tancred Sreet. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up WANTED Kuown—First-class Dreaa" making, Style and Fit guaranteed 1 at strictly modeta'e prices. A full range o. the latf.st dreas materials and trimmings Our ueu-il choice selection of Single Robes ust opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this department during j our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. | Everything new and up, to date m shape, . style, and pattern, and at best possible values.—Mitchell and Turner



Wanted IOST, Bunch of Keys. Finder ple»se _J return same to Mail Office. 4 275 WANTED Known.—"The Hermi'a Cell," Library, Waterton, postponed to Thursday, May 13th, 8 p.m. 4 276 JUST LANDED —A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s Fu ly equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collirb. mHK LIFE BOAT at the Salvation Army JL en Thursday nexr at eight, m charge of Cap'ain Willis. Scemc effects, Nautical Songs. Admission, 6d. 4 266 TO LET—Cottage and half an acre of land, i^ppiy, Edward Stephens, Tancred Street. 4 91 WANTED -Fresh Butter, Eggs, Honey and Beeswax m any quantity. Top prices given—Gakson and Co. 4 216 FUUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," Ea-t Street.



The following will repreeen, the Excelsior Football Club m a match against the Borough school to-morrow at 2.15 p.m.—Baker, Clark, Kerr, Nolan, Berg, Price, Rickman, Stephens, Gates, Mianis, Hasley, Kerr, McCalium, Healy, B. Childe. Emergeaciei, QkM«, Kopkins, Addle, Smith,



It will be aeen from an advertisement m another part of this issue that Sam Cleaver, who worked so long for Harry Paget, is still ifcosipa horsei m the old ihop new the Club. * Aon,