Town Edition.

The Federal Convention-

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Adelaide, March 26 On the Convention resuming this morning the Western Australian dele gates took their seats and were cordi ally welcomed. Continuing the debate Mr Holder, of South Australia, hoped to see a federa tion which would give the state every thing that was local, and the federal power everything that was national. He was opposed to an elective gover nor general because such a man might defy the people. He hoped the fran chise would he one-adult-one-vote for the very first election. The railways should remain the property of the State. Mr Lyne, of Sydeey, opposed equal representation, and demanded to know what right Tasmania had to the same power m the Senate aa New South Wales. He was satisfied New South Wales was going to loee more by en tering federation than ail the other colonies together, for the present at any rate. If she was going to lose by tqual representation it was unlikely iht would come m. The federal capi tal should be m New South Wale? and the locality should be decided by the present Convention. After the luncheon adjournment Mr Isaacs, Victoria, sympathised with the small colonies m their fears of being outvoted m the Senate. Wlile he thought the fears were groundless he thought equal representation was a present necessity. Dr Quick, Victoria, said it was use less to discuss federation unless equal representation m the Senate were first conceded. He felt bound to support the principle of responsible Govern ment. The Convention adjourned till Mon- i day. Beceived Wakapuaka, March 27, 10.30 a.m., Guakdian office 11.45 a.m.) Adelaide, March 27- It m expected that the debate on Mr Barton's resolutions will be brought to a close on Wednesday, and th>n the Committees will get to work m drafting a constitution, which it isburmised will take fully a week, after which the real work of the Convention will be begun. A good deal of intriguing has been going on to secure an adjournment of the Convention to allow the Premiers I to vibit b ngland. If this is not brought about, it is possible the Con vention will have to continue without their aid. The bulk of opinion among the delegates is dead against any ad journment.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION,

•f he following is the meteorological report for the week ending March 26, 1897 :—

The New Governor.

The Government yesterday received a cablegram confirming the appointment of Lord Rsnfurly as Governor of New Zealand, Lord Banfurly has one sod, fifteen years of age, and two daughters of twelve and six respectively. The present Earl is the fifth m succession. The founder of the family was Thomas Knox, who wasM.P. forDungannon. He was created Baron Welles of Dungannon, County Tyrone, m 1781. Hia title of Viscount Northland dates from 1791. Hie eon was created Baron Ranfurly m 1826, and Karl of Raefurly m 1831. The present Earl succeeded to the title on the death of his brother m 1876. The family seat is Northland House, m DuDgannon.

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB,

The following acceptances have been received :— Gbkat Easter Handicap, of 500 boys. Seven furlongs.

Great autumn Handicap, of 500 so vs. One mile and a half.

In ano>her column Mr Robert Alexander, of the Railway Station Refreshment Rooms, publishes his trade list, m which he enumer ates nearly every brand of good distillation fa the market, so that those who like a drop of really good aqua vi'ae and those who may requi c pure liquor for medicinal purposes may know where to seek and find it.

BE CAREFUL WITH THAT LAMP.

I sincerely hope that Mrs Filmer h abandoned ihe custom of keeping au <'*■ lamp buminij m her room ot nights* >s"h does not say what the necessi'y vw;S, bu 1 trusf ft ncl ngrtr exists. If pissibio i> avoid it, no light should burn m « root; wherein people are wleeping. Tin rew-'i.s ought to be plain enough, yet we all need lessons m common caution. This lady h d hers, au<i was Sotiunsue m cotniug out of thu affair as well as she did. Writing ab< at itshesayt?*: "It was m th< summer of 1886, not long after the death of my husband. I had been used to keeping an oil lamp burning m my room for convenience during the night. One night 1 aeciden'ally overturned the lamp, and a blaze kindled m at> instant. Terrified half <-ut of my wits I sprang from bed, eeiz3d the burning articles and ran downstairs with them just m time t< prevent further diuster. Wappily for me I escaped with flight burns, but not from consequences of anoiher kind. " Tiie fright and shock quite prostrated me Do what f would, after the danger was all over, I was unable to banish tht subjaofc from my thoughts, JVfy nerve seemed completely unhinged, and I rapidly htqw feeble, excitable, and. debilitated. My appetite failed, and I had no relish fo my ordinary food. There was a bad lasts m my mouth, headache, distress t»f..er eating. |fjss of flesh and condition, wih» disposition to worry and fret over things which, when I was well, had no influence with me whatever I fought to build up my strength with beef tea and other nutritious and digestible forms of di«t, without success 41 The doctors whom I consulted said I was suffering from nervous debility am; | weakness r' hey gave rae pre^ crip ions, | which the chemist made up f> r me but they had no effect, and what I suffered I have no words to tell you. My heath appeared to have In en »U brokm up suddenly, as a railway train goes to pieces m a collision Month after month 1 straggled wi h this strange ailtmnr, bui could find no remedy to relieve me. JSot until January, f£B7, did I see my way out of the trouble which followed my adventure of that fearful night. " At th-ib time January 1887, I chanced to come upon a little book about Mother Snigel's aw a c re i>r in-%eiti<m and dyspepsia and ihe C'lnplants attending it. Letters that were- printed In that, book from oth'Jis who h; d been cured by »his remedy, gave mo confidence, and I g*>t =i bottle from'Mr J. H. Brown, paen medicine dealer, 15 Hith btreef Margate. After taking it I felt decidedly better I could eat and .-iigfist needed foo^, my nov's were more und.r control, and I got b -tr p.r sleep and r. st I will merely add that, feeling sure that Mother SeigeiV Syiup was helping mo, J continued to take ' i', and (veniuilly recovered my health For thia I thank Mother Seigel's Syrup ; and if you think so si=:gular an experience hh miiie w<'Uld be of interest or use to t;ny one, y -v in-iy have my consent to publish m. (Signed) (Mis) 0. Tj Kilmer,'l'hanet, C'lttagb, Driper's iload, Margate, July 24 1895 v 41 Howl invite the reader's attention to a double fact: First (*s is dt ily shown m these articles), that ii.digestion will disorder and disease the nervous system ; a> d (second) that a violent shock to the nervou|(-ystem will produce Indigestion of a profound and intractable type. The inner fact is illustrated by the case we are now considering Thp.re is no space here to treat of it at length. L*t it; sutice for the present that, either wsy } the. remedy I mui-t be addressed to he digestion, not to iho nervts. No c> mpetent physician treats a so-called " neivous " disease as a 1 nrrvous disease. He sot ks for the location of the 3vil force, which is commonly the .stomach ; corrects that if he can, and leaves the nervous to right themselves as they always do. This is what Mother Seigel's Hyrup did for Mrs Filmer, and will do for you, m case (which Pro- idence forbid) yon are ever overthrown m like manner.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON WOOL SALES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, March 23. At yesterday's wool sales the prices were unchanged and faulties were weak. Compared with the January wool sake this series of sales shows that good superior ! greasy merinos are 5 per cent, higher, and all greasy cro^breds fully 10 per cent higher. Owing to the depression on the Continent short heavy faulty greasies have fallen S per cent. ; best scoured are unchanged, and medium and inferior show a eliaht decline. The Americans are still taking all the best wool, but the demand is slackening owing to the poss ble delay of the passing of the new American tariff.

FROZEN MEAT MARKET.

A telegram to theN.Z.L. and M.A. Co. dated March 24 says:—Mutton market weak. Canterbury and Wellington are worth re p ctively 3d and 2|d respectively). Prime New Zeaiand lambs are worth per carcase 5d per lb (last quotation was 4d per lb

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 189?.



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* Business Notices, . CROCKERY - - - - .- - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. OKPACKAGEB O^PACKAGES 4/0 PACKAGES 410 PACKAGES Ix S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., HAVE just received per s. s, Waimaie, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from some of the best; Firms m England and on the Continent, which our Agenti bongHftt the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES for Spot Cash, thereby getting * larger dUconnt lo* us than is usual. This being the case we are determined to give our Customers t|rt benefit of this transaction as they will readily see by comparing the undermentioned Priei with any others m the Diatriot, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. G ROCKERY. OR 0 OK ER V.— j n 50 Bedroom Seta from 10s 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size 100 Seti of Jugs, plain, printed and enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d each. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2s 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozen 100 Dozen lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s fed per doeen. 50 Dozen 21b GlftM Jim Jars, 3s 6d per dozen Mason's jars, Pints, Quarts, and half Gallon, equally cheap. 150 Dozen Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3a lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. ' """"■•'"■■^swi "" ""■IILI" '•—EN A MEL WARE. ENAMELWARE.-— 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, 2a 3J, 2s 9d, 3s 3d and 3*JLId, (4 Colors 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3* Hi 6 Dozen Enameled Chambers, la 9d, 2s, 2s 6rl, 3s 4d. 5 Dozen Enameled £w«M» 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3» 3'l, 3s 9d 24 Dozen Enameled Basin*, Is 3d, is 6d, Is 96, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, '24 Don* Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, ls*6d 20 Dozen Eoamled Dinner Plateß, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Dozen Enameled Soup Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 61 per dozen 8 Dozen Enameled Saucepans with Lids, from Is 9d each. 50 Dozen Enameled Mugs from 6d each, or 5s 6d per dozen 5 Dozen Enameled Cups and Saucers, lOd and Is per Cup and Saucer Pudding Bowls 6d, 7d, and 9d each 6 Dczen Enameled Fsying Pans, Is 2d, Is 3d, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Pans, 4s 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd each. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wishing their Jams and Jellies to keep should get their preserving Sugar from 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« alto o hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharp* 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 14lb Is, 7s per cwfc Flour—Kollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diunvnd Brand, lowest price m town Wheatmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the OHEAPf ST HOUSE m ASB BURTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBITRTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. TUST RECEIVED, 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) -jJSS lOs. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKEK AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. i I : H. M. JONES. H, M. JONES stationery" 0"" stationery. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Ropp Note, Repoiine, Antique, Panel, I Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBUETON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. i "I^O /14 BOX. New Shipment Just Opened Up. I ±8 & O& BOX. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Bookt various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WllH. « TOYS. TOYS. > TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea t'eta; Wood, Wool, Rag s and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. - TOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dolls that squeak and Delia that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don'tl. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Detk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plauuee. Hand Rao* Pluah and Leather Goods. i-~mw.gr Electro-plated Wa 4 e, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornament*, chean nmtfv »nd iweful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. v> v * h. C° Tones.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. "~FOR PRIVATE 13ALE, AS A GOING CONCERN. rriHE COMPLETE PLANT of an Old _L Established Fir3t Class Livery Stable, doing a good business. Full particulars on application. 3 155 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . Alfred Harrison. MERRY-GO~-ROUND. \TOW EXHIBITING OPPOSITE i> DEVANE'S HOTEL. A HANDSOMELY PAYING I INVESTMENT. Proprietor Leaving for Australia. Terms and Particulars. j ALFRED HARRISON, 3 193 Auctioneer. T, Bullock. TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE. OPy Kf\ — Price required for tha dfc} § O\) strongly built commodious GK&IN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to. getherwitha QUARTER OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, beingT.S. No. 56. An there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to suit three purchasers if necessary. Farmers are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz :—Small cash deposit, balance can remain at interest at 5£ per cent per annum. Very good site for a gristing mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. * tTT~I b t. ~ CO IT AGE and two sections, fronting Allen's road, Allenton. TO LEI. DWELLING House of 5 rooms, centrally situated m Tancred street. Newly painted, papered, &0., throughout. Eental—Bj 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. LISMORE. FOR "SALE. iQ A AORES, improved, mostly m 4tO~t Eng ish grasses, being R.S. 28217, and part of 27456, and others, well watered with County water races. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. t_ . GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey Distiict, FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and n ostlv m the native state, viz,— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 rood* R.S 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on applica ion. T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEBP FBI D. SHEEP FEED 0O f* ACRES being R.Ss. 25093, 26849, OpO 27117, Wakanui Plains. For Sale at a low price and on very liberal terms. No slock has been on this land for some time. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE. QECTION No 16, containing i acre, front £s ing Archibald Street, on which is erected a fquare dwelling house of four rooms with porch, also small stable, etc. Sections No 17 and 18 adjoining can, be sold with the property or separately. Fuller particulars on application. T, BULLOCK. SMALL FARM NEAR TOWN. QA ACRES, Ashburton Forks, being OtJ R-S. 4449 and 30561, the property of Mr J. G. McConochie. There is a dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of this. Very easy terms of pay ment will be accepted. T, BULLOCK. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows :— £11 10s, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street, The owners are desirous of realising. Terms if required. Apply T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOB SALE. SUBURBAN property well situated on Belt Road, Allenton. £ acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, and all conveniences, detached wash-house, and other buildings. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes walk from Domain. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. NOTICE. ~ mHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," X published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can lie obtained at RAK&IA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending m their names to this Office, or to Mb Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. NOTICE. RESIDENTS OF CHERTSEY, who wish ] to be supplied with the j DAILY "GUARDIAN," Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other aews, can obtun same every evening on arrival of Express, or from Mr Shannon, Chertsey. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. TJREPARE for the winter's rain, and JL ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned out equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which ha intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own make, (which never was yet equalled) always on haod. I intend, as m the past, to keep the 1 reputation of keeping the Beßt Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Tow© Hall, Ash burtouj $ 115 (



f GOVERNMENT NOTICES^ : i ' j»ir. LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. I THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, 9 Returning Officer for the Licensing D strict of Ashburton, do hereby give Notice that the following is the RESULT OF 'THE PdLL on the 24th day of March, 1897, for the Return of FIVE MEMBERS for the Licensing Committee for the Licensing Dis trict of Aahburton :— CHAPMAN, STEPHEN STEPHEN SON... „ ... 776 CLEPHANE, GEORGE ... ... 713 LEADLEY, GEORGE WILLIAM.-. 737 McFARLANE, ANDREW 1240 McLean, donald .., 1323 McQUTLKIN, JOHN... .» ... 1221 SEALY, JOSEPH .... 1309 TAYLOR, THOMAS 770 THOMAS, DAVID ... 1351 WILLIAMSON, DONALD 794 And I hereby declare Andrew McFar lane, Donald McLean, John McQchlkin, Joseph Scaly, and David Thomas duly elected as MEMBERS of the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of Ashburton. T. W. TAYLER, Returning Officer. Ashburton, March 27,1897. 3 219 e=g^g=_ —, ;— ".Hi*"". -a TENDERS rpENDERS are invited for Building i JL House at Highbank. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, Burnett street. Tenders close oa SATUR DAY, April 3, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ] accepted. R. BIRD, 3 223 Architect. Public Notices i ashburton hookey club. rpHE Annual General Meeting of the JL above Club will be held m Terntslar Hall, (back room), on WEDNESDAY, March 31st, at 8 p.m. Business : Election of officers and general. All persons interested m the game are invited to attend. W. POTTER, 3 196 Hon. Sec. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAKRRS, Cabinetmakers, and ) Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 ______ I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for tha Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. T ADIES from the Country requiring _A_J medical treatment wil find a very 00 M F OBIABLE HOM E, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 166 t AM A CASH BUYER OF— KYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. 67 A. LAWBIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDING, T INTEND TO HOLD AN EXTENSIVE CLEARING SALE, COMMENCING FROM TO - DAY? When a Large quantity of Up-to-date Goods, m All Departments, will be put on offer at prices which will effect a com plete and speedy clearance. GOME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 500yda Washing Prints, good, at 3s lid per doz 700 yds Printed Nainsook, at 3s lid dozj 1000 yds Crepons, Ginghams, fete, at 6d, 7£d, and 9d per yd 300 yds All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, m black and colours, Is 9d per yard. 300yd«s All Wool Estamine Serge, double width, Is Id per yd 360 yds French Beige, m grey and fawns, 100 yds Black Lustre, figured, Is 9d per yd at Is lid per yd 300 yds Black Cashmere, 10£ d, Is lid, and 2a 6d per yd —worth double ALL MANCHESTER GOODS at COST 500 yds Cretonnes, from 4d per yd 20d055 White and Brown Turkish Towels, from 4|d each clothing ahd mercery to be sacrificed. Men's Braces 6d per pair Kaiapoi Suiis 27s 6d—for 20a Kaiapoi Suits 45a—for 35a Boys' Wool Socks 6d, Men's Socks 10c! All other lines Reduced, BOOTS AND SHOES. Women's Canvas Shoes, 4s 6d ; Women' twp-atrap leather, 4a 6d; Men's Cacvai Shoes, 5a 6d; Men's Strong Bluohers tailed or plain, 43 lid per pair. All other lines Equally Low. Bargains m CROCKERY WARE and GLASSWARE. Bargains m IRONMONGERY and TINWARE, BARGAINS, BMIGAINS. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS FRED. MAKEIG, T3ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barry town Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG,



J D. Thomas. ASHBTJRTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 30. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to Sell the following good Breeding Ewes, viz.— QAA Three-quarter and Seven-eighth OUU Crossbred Two-tooth Ewes. '"V A A Half aml Crossbred # UU Four and Six-tooth Ewes. Station line and one ear-mark. D. THOMAS, 1 212 Ashhurton. WILLOWBY. Clearing Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, I FUKNITuRE, &o. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1897. MR D. THOMAS (m conjunction with Mr T. Bollock) has received in struction from Mr Robert Frisby, who has leased his farm for a term of yearß, to Sell by Pub'io Auction on the Homestead front ing the Willowby Road,— 1 d(~\ Three • quarterbred BREEDING IUU EWES. 6 Useful DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS. 8 First-class DAIRY COWS m full profit. 6 First-class DAIRY HEIFERS, jusfe calved. r» STEERS, 8 CALVES, 50 PIGS. 1 Purebred Polled Angus BULL, two years old. A Complete Stock of the Latest FARM ING IMPLEMENTS. Also,—A Quantify ot HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and the DAIRY OUT FIT of Buckets, Churns, Pans, fee, &c. LARGE STACK OF OAT SHEAVES. GtiASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. Potatoes, Carrots, Mangles, which will' have to be dug by purchaser. ' Fowls, Ducks, &c , &c, &c. Luncheon provided. \ Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, J 3 43 Auctioneer. "FLYLNG DUTCHMAN" bKIM PLOUGH. A PUBLIC TRIAL of the above Plough will be held m a stubble paddock on MR WILLIAM ROSE'S FARM, Wdkanui Road, ON MONDAY NEXT, 29th inst., at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 3175 Agent. T. Bullock. "SATURDAY, APRIL 10. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. 28 ACRES 28 GOOD Suburban Land close to Town, on the Wakanui Creek, MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Aucuon at the Arcade on the above date : — THAT Valuable Career Block containing 28 acreß 0 roods 20 polts, fronting Racecourse and Farm Roads and Wakanui Creek, and opposite the Grange Homestead. There is a cottage of two rooms, shed, etc., erected on the property. THIS sale offers a favorable opportunity to those desirious of acquiring a freehold close to Town. If not sold as a whole will be divided. INSPECTION INVITED. Easy Torrns of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o i T. BULLOCK, 3 215 Auctioneer. ' Friedlander J=sros. ' SPECIAL ENTRIES. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1897. ON above date, we shall offer the follow ing Special Entries at the ASHBUR TON YARDS, on account of Clients ; — Q /~\/~\ Three-quarterbred ;Two-tooth OV/W EWES tt/\/\ Tnree-quarterbred four and O\J\J six tooth EWES C}f\{\ Three quarterbred six and O\JV/ eight-tooth EWES. These are all straight station lines. 3 216 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. WANTED, Farmers and Contractors to ask for the X.L. Patent Plough Wheel. These wheels are being largely used and have been well tested, and are giving good satisfaction ; acknowledged by all to be the best wheel m the market. JOHN ORR & CO, 3 214 Agent. A.E.V. ANNUAL MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the ORDERLY ROQM, | TUESDAY, MARCH 30, At Eight p.m. W. K. DOLMAN, 3 213 Capfe, Commanding. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aehburton. B.3o—Early Communion. 11.0 —Morning Prayer. 6.3o—Evening Sermon, REV. CANON KNOWLES, of Christchurch. Seafield—Mb H. Alington. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimming?. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN, thaTyou may rely on getting the latest style and best quality m Autumn and Winter Mil-j linery; — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a speciality. Do not) fail to see the windows. Indies own muttimie m<te up,



Wanted. "^TlvTtTo^ a rmy. TO-MORROW'S MEETINGS. CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. Subjects. 11 a.m.—Kept from falling ! 7 p.m.—lncurables. CHAPPLE AND RUSSELL. WAN PKD, Tenders for Gorse Grubbing. Particulars from the undersigned.-- F. Fereiman. 3 220 WA N TEfTempToyment by a young man experienced as a general farm hand, well accustomed to ploughiug, horses, and ( genfral farm work. Apply Mail Office, Ashburton. 3 322 „ i m ABERNAOLE.—SpeoiaI afternoon _I_, Service, 3 o'clock. Distribution of Prizes. Parents and friends expected. Evening, 6.30. Baptismal Service. 3 224 ■pRIMHIVE Meihodist Church services. JL Morning subject " Giving Christ the beat." Evening subject "Telling Jeeu-*. ' Preacher, Rev. J. O.phert. 3 225 TEA Meeting, SUeofWork, Rummage Tab'e, Evening Concert (Willowby Choir) at the Tabernacle, Thursday after noon and evening 3 221 , ,s WESLEY Church—To-morrowj morning Rev. R. J. Murray, evening, Rev. IT. G. Brooke, subject "The Misuion of i Jesus." Solo, "Nazareth" by Mrs Dee Strangers cordially invited, 3 217 WESLEY Church Harvest Festival Orange Hall, Today. Sale of work ; end produce m progress. Tea at 5.30, one shilling each. A choice evening's entertain ment to follow, consisting of Tableau Vivants, Musical Selections (vocal and instrumental), and elecutionary items by I well known reciters. Admission 6d each. I 3 218 SECOND Hand Bicycle for sale, m good older, back tyre new Dunlop. Price, 1 £9. On view at Landells and Son. 3 197 WANTED— Respectable Boy, who has pa sed j-ixth standard, for office. Apply by lette', m own handwriting — Cbaighead & Berryman. 3 226 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mos^iel Tweed Suit at £2; j but cash discount Oue Shilling m the Pound makes thtm 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajt Street. IT* X "Gothic" Barrett Bros have re li ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hail," Eatb IS tree fc. ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inches wide,"everlasUi)g wear.—A. Ohr. 3138 C HAWKINS has just received his first « consignment of New Goods, which he is markirjg at prices not to be beaten m Aahburton. Come and see 3 185 FuUND— Nineteen shilling' ca*h to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash di&count One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall." East street. WKLDON'S Ladies' and Children* Journals, Home Dressmaker, Young Ladies' Joutnals, Review of Reviews, Navy and Army, etc. The Red Scaur, The Swampers, Told m the Verandah, Cursed by a Fortune, and other new books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED —Skirt hands, improvers, and apprentices for our new dressmaking department. Apply to Miss Hill (late of W. Strange and Co.).—Mitchell anp Turner. j; WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th icst, 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 & Turner. WANTED Known —Go to the Corner for Newest Styles m Drapery an Miliinery—W. H. Collier. "TIT" ANTED Known—Nothing but up to T 7 date Goods are sold at Mellor' et prices that defy competition. "VT7"ANTED Kuowa—-A. Orr, Agent for T V the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—2so New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Orr. * | 3140 WANTED Known-The celebrated P.D Corsets m all pricea and colors, — A. Orr. 3 141 BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splen- d Potatoes, 2Olbs for Is, or 8a 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. WANTED Known—The Economi Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, is the Glove for every day wear.— W. H. Collier. -QOLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flout and JC\i Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d aDd Bran 3a 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. IF you are m want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Large delivery o the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is, 9d per pair, vorth much more.— W H. Collier. WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealand ia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4a lid to 30.3. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kuown—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' boots and shoe 3. —Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HUIO G RAP II M J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Cbristchurch when you can get the work done jusc as Cheap m your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen, PLATINOTYPB.—The tinest artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. t nr i\/r^chell, J . _L • IV± ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite .English Church, Tancred Street Ashburton. 1013 H»nt it twhia .Wollier In Germany Mr Jacob Esbensen, who is m the employ 0 the Chicago Lumber Co., at Des Moines, lowa, says: ' I have just sent some medicine b.ick to my mother m the Old Country, that 1 know from personal use to be the best medicine m the world for rheumatism, having used it m my family for several years. It is called Chamberlains Pain Balm. It always does tha work. 1 For sale by AgjaßuaxoN Drug Gomasx, j



B- Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. npHE Advertiser desires to inform his I Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest class of spiritsso that the public may relj on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIKS. 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 Rosb, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Daw Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow — White Horse Cellar ; Usher, Edinburgh—Special Reserve; The "Ben more" brand ; Caledonian Liqueur. Irish. —Mitchell's, Belfast—Old Irish; Kirker, Greer, and Co., Belfast —" fcham rock"; Dunville'a Belfast; John Jamieaon aud Son's—Dublin * * * ; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co, ; County Autrim—pure malt; Sir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The fo'lovring whiskies m bulk always m stock—Walker's, Dew v 'sand Sons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. BRAIN DIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's * * *; Pascal Combeau's Coguac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; 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 dictine, Chartreuse, 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, bovrii, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public. c alex"andbe, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 3 205 WAITED Known—For good boot wea try Mellor's Zea'.andia Boot t->tore ...KB Box of Clahkks fcJ 41 Pills wan an tsd to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guananteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : Tub Lincoln and Midland QWWMM9 flaw Confab?, [ Jacola, England



Synopsis of New Advektisements. Fred M.keig—New business advertisement D. Thomas—Ashburton yards. Hanmer and Graves—Aehburton yards, A.R.V"—Annual meeting. J. Orr aad Co.—X.L. Patent Plough Wheel. T. Bullock—For Sale on April 10, 28 acres on Wakanui Creek. Friedlander Bros—Ashburton yards. Church Notices—Bt Stephen's, Wesleyan, Primitive, Tabernacle, Salvation Army. Orange Hall To-night—Tea. 5,30, and a choice evening'a entertainment. F. Ferriman—Tenderß. Wanted—Employment by young man. Tendera—Building house Highbank. Licensing—Declaration of poil. Bale of Work—Tabernacle on Thursday. Oiaigaead & Berrymfta—Wactod boy,