that Greece is responsible; for the war Turkey, it is addud, has no idea of coii quest, and is willing to withdraw her troops on the condition that Grtecc withdraws her troops from the froutie and Orete. Keceived Wakapuaka, April 20, 9 59a.ni Guardian office 12 15 p.m. Athens, April 19 Two thousand Greek troops arc approaching Prevesa by land and four Greek gunl.oats are attacking Sulnk hura a Turkish town on th» north shore of the gulf of Arfca. The Greek repulsed a fresh attack upon Analip sis. The Greek ironclad Spetsia assisted the flotilla of gunboats inside tlr: Strait m bombarding Prevtsa with so much effect that the town is now m ashes. Two Turkish shore batteries have been silenced, but the thiid, com manding the town of Ana, is still replying to the fire of the fl-et. After two days desperate fighting the Turks captured the whole of M>lurm P^s. The losses on both sides were enormous Furious fighting is going on round the Gulf of Oerta.

FEDERATION.

The Convention at Adelaide. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Adelaide, April 19 Discussing the financial clauses i"-ir G. Turner said he was prepared to hand over the cvs r< ms, posts, tele graphs, and administration of thepublic debt, and wished the surplus to be re- ; turned by a fixed per centnge. Al though he would like to see it returned per capita, it would not be fair to New , South Wales or West Australia for the ! present. j Mr Reid said he found that the difference on a per capita basis was &o enormous that, taking the average con sumption of New South Wales during the past three years would leavo a j revenue with the Commonwealth, after j getting its share bark on a per capita ' basis, sufficient to pay the whole ex- j pense of the Commonwealth. This was calculated on the present Victorian tariff, Tt was, therefore, impossible to apply a per capita basis from beginning. He could not go back to New South : Wales and ask the ppople to accept j such a financial system, He would j never be a party to loading the new j commonwealth with a hundred and j forty-one millions of debts, represented ! by five and a half millions of interest, j while the States retain r-d the railways j and had net profits from that source j amounting to £2,800,000 to play with | as thpy liked. A suggestion was mad* by Mr Keid that the four Colonial | Treasurers confer and endea-'or to j formulate a scheme, which would save , time. Agreed to, and the Committee thei went on with the clauses relating to the [ Executive Government. Received Wakapuaka, April 20, 9.48 a.m | Guardian Office 11.10 a.m. Adelaide, April 20 It seems certain that the financial j portion of the Bill will not be accepted , and the only hope for federation lies m j

the chance of the Colonial Ireasurers devising some workab'e scheme accept able to all the colonies. With the turn that affairs have taken it is unlikely the Convention will finish before the end of the week. An amend ment to give the Federal Government control of the railways was lost by 18 to 12. The powers of the Executive Government were agreed to.

CABLE NEWS,

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Smallpox.

Adelaide, April 19 The Himalaya was quarantined on arrival from London, Shiel, the steward, suffering frona smallpox of a jnjld form.

New Guinea Miners.

Cooktown, April 19. A schooner has arrived from New Guinea with a number of miners, almost all of wham are suffering terribly from fever and dysentery, puring the yoyage seven out of forty died, another went mad. Moat of the men remaining on the fields are sick and dying fast.

Murder in Sydney.

SydneY; April 19. A terrible murder was committed to night. Two Swedish seamen, Larsen and Johnson, belonging to the ship Westgate, quarrelled. Larson struck Johnson, whereupon the latter seized a razor, and attacking Larsen, made a fearful gash m his throafc. The wound ed man jumped off the wharf, ran a couple of hundred yards along the street and then dropped dead. Johnson has been arrested.

Mildura.

Melbourne, April 19 A statementprepared by the Minister of Water Supply shows that the mort gages on orchard lands at Mildura total over £168,000.

THE LATEST.

Australian. press Association—By Electric Telegraph- • Copyright. Keceived Wakapuaka April 20, 10.30 a.m., Guakdian Office 1.45 p.m. The Wrought m New South Wales. Sydney, April 20 The drought grows more severe daily and the prospects are becoming desperate. Feed is exceedingly scarce In the dairying districts, and m the back country the sheep are perishing by hundreds, The lambing season is just approaching, and it is almost im puHsible to save any lambs, and they will have to be sacrificed to save the ewes. Fiji Advices from Fiji state that heavy rain,s have fallen and the drought has broken up. Fatal Accident at a Regatta. MeiißoyßNE, April 20 At the Morningfcon regatta, m the Fishermen*? race, a boat containing five men capsued ; four, named Hooper, Nicholas, Moore, and Sievers, were drowned ; the fifth wag rescued m a» exhausted c-guditiou, i

The Cycling Club's Sports.

Brilliant Success. A Record Gathering. The rain of Good Friday, and the some what: uncertain sky of Saturday and Sunday c used the hearts of the officers and com mittee of the A.A.C. and AC. to quake a little for the weather of Easter Monday, but the clerk of the weather was better to"them than i heir fears, and the events were got off m superb weather, on a superb wheeling track, and a grans track equally good for sprinting. There was an enormous atten dance, and the Club claims for it the record m thin connection. The takings at the main gate were £73 15a, and the second gate brought this t,e over £80. The laivesi. tiate money ever taken at the oval was £73 0s 9d—;he gate of the Caledonian Society last rioxing Day. The Cycling Club is to be congratulated not only on i a gate, but on th- fact that they provided an excellent day's sport, a splendid proof of which was that the visitors made use of the whole circle of the oval, spreading them selves out so that a good view of what was I going t.u was available o everybody, and there was no rude and selfi-h crowding on rhe course as is often the case at other sports. The events were got off promptly to time, notwithstanding that to begin wi ha delay of a quarter of an hour took place to allow Chriatchurch men who had entered to come by the express. The racing, both ped. and bike, was excellent, and the starter, Mr David Thomas, had but little trouble. He had on one occasion to exercse his authority, and penalise two ultra-enthusiastic starter* for jumping away before the shot, but afi-r that all was pain Bailing. It has to be remembered, of course, that all the competi tors were amateurs, and competing for glory and honor, while m most of our other public sports, the events are open to all comers, and the prizes cash. This makes a difference m the way the events are run off. j The amateur obeys rules spontaneously, but the pot hunter practices how to break them with advantage to himself. He lo.es no chance to gain a yard or two m the start, and if there is half a "slant " for a prot< sfc he is on the job. At this meeting there was . but little need for any exercise of discipline, and every event came off without any dis pute. The men ran on their merits, and recognised at once when tiny were beaten, and gave the honor unquestioningly where it was due. Then the management was m the hands of business men, so that the work was got through the shortest possible way and m the very shortest possible time. In fact it is seldom indeed that any committee have their competitors so well under control, and working m so docile a manner to the order of the officers. The arrangements were faultless, and what that has been said no more need be added. Mrs Wheeler was hostess at the re freshment tent, and her catering was satisfactory m every way, and the Brass Band's selection of music—an excellent pto grnmn cc—greatly en ivened things. Thanks to the superb weather the tracks, both hard and grass, were excellent, and the racing was very interesting. There was no record times, the season of the year is rather against that, but there were several well contested events, and not a few close finishes. There were competitors from Christchurch, Timaru, and other distant pI.HOfS, so that the meeting was a represen tative one, and the entries were large for every event, although all the entries did not respond m every case to the starter s whistle. Mr Thiele was a secretary after one's own heart. He knew everything, and j had a busine s-like answer 1o every business | question, and yet had time to t&ke his fair ! share m the athletic work of the day, and be civil and obliging to the representatives of the press, but the same can be stud of every officer, and m consequence the work of the reporters was comparatively easy. Business bet-an with the Half -milk BicycLE Handjim!', first prize £2, second £I—First heat—E Aichor i 60yds 1, W. P. Daly 80yds 2, A. Dorm scr. : > 3. Time, 67*ee. This was won easiiy by Archer. Second heat-—J. K. Fri^dlander

80yds 1, J. "W. Jones scratch 2, 8. McDonald 10yds 3. Time, 67= sees. This alao was an easy win for the first placed nun. In the final Archer had to put :>n his best pace to beat Fnedlauder, which he did with an effort. Time, 66f°ec, 100 Yards Flat Handicap, first prize £2, second £I.—First heat—l. A. Baigent Byde 1, C. W. Steward 6yds 2. Time, lOj^eca. This was a closely contested race, Bitch was third man being close up to the placed runners. Second heat —J. Daviaon lyd 1, C. Wilson 4yds 2. Time, lOgsec. Also a close finish, Davi on passing Wilson a few yards from the tape. Third heat— F. S. Harley scratch 1, J. F. Henry Byda 2. Time, 10,^.ecs. This looked like a dead heat between Harley and Henry, but the judges gave the pride of place to Harley, la the final heat Wilson led all the way from the start, and won easily m 10,',3ece, Henry a good second with Diviaon at his hip. Three Mile First Class Bicycle Handicap, first prize £7 7s, second £3 3s, third £1 Is—E. Archer 200 yds 1, D. A. Bonn 95yds 2, 8- McDonald 30yds 3. Time, 7min 28secs. There w?re eight m the race, amongst others the champion Thompson, who, however, was nowhere, and was avid to be only making the pace for Archer, and his conduct m this matter was pretty freely criticised. Thompson's later petformancca, however, showed that he was n.ofc m his best form. Archer rode very gamely, but his handicap of 200 yds was too much for the others to work off 120 Yards Hcrdlk Handicap, first pr-ze £225, second £1 Is.— J. E. McTigue owes 2yds 1, F. S, Harley owes 12yds 2, A. Shallard owes 2yds 3. Time, 17secs. This was a fine bit of hurdle work, the jumping being very neat, especially Hurley's, but he was not fast enough with his heavy handi cap for McTigue, and both he aud the latter were pub back two yards for breaking starting rules. But m spite of this both did well, as m fact did the other starters -Gray, Shallard, and Matson. 440 Yards Flat Handicap, first prize £2 2s, second £1 Is, third l(k—C. Wilson 14yds 1, G W. McDuff 12yds 2, E. T. Mataon 17yds 3. Time, 53); sees, 'this was one of the sights of the day—fourteen runners being m the field. Ihe course was once round the track, and at an eirly period m the run, some of the men less well sud plied with stamina began to lag. Half \yay round Wilson was m the heart oi the ruck, but came through hia men at the three quarter distance, and came away beautifully, passing everybody and running m a pro nounced winner, McDuff a good second, and Ernie Matson a by no means insignificant third. Okb and a Half Milk Bicycle Handi cap—Ladies' Brauklkt, first prir^e £3 3s, second £?„ third Q\ .— A. V. Alexander IGOyda 1, B. hi. Casbolt 6Oyds 2, S. Mac donald 30yds 3. Time, 3.30. There were six competitors m this event, but 1 hompson retiring at the third lap, left (he race to be ridden out by the others, and the next lap showed that only the placed men were m it, and they came home with not rnuoh to bounce about between them. Long Jumf (Running), First prize £1 Is. second 10s.—J. McTigue 19ft 7in 1, G. H. Cooke 18ft. 2. Five men competed, but none came within coo-ec of McTigue's splendid distance. Two Mile Road.ster Bicycle Handicap. First prize ±:2 2s, second £1 Is. — IT. Benjamin 150 yds 1, (J. Bilto.liff 150 yds 2, W. P. Hern 50yds '6. Time, smin. Twelve ran, but the youngsters dropped out early, and a grand race resulted between the older hands, Hern being the favorite, but Ben jamin with his liberal handicap ran into the tape a good first, Biltcliffe, with a gtill more liberal start, a good second, and the favorite close up, TjiftEE Mile Provincial Bicycle Championship (special lap prize £1, sscret distance) ; first prize gold medal, second gold medal.—A. Dorm 1, J. W. Jones 2, JK'. hi. Casbolt 5. Six riders were ambitious enough to seek championship honors, but after a close race the iionors Liy as above stated, Thompson v/ho led for a good many laps until he retired, gaining the special lap prize, lime, 89. Just after thia event a quadruplet machine —four riders on one pair of wheels—m ide a tour of the track, ana was a subject of much interest to very many who had never seen such a machine before. 220 Yards Ff at Handicap, First prize £2, secood £I.—First heat—-C. Wilson Byds 1, J. T. Birch 16yds 2. Time, 23§seo. There were six runners m this beat, which, was j

aasily wou by Wi's >n, Birch second. Necond heat —W. J. Shearman 14yds 1, E. T. Matson llycla 2. Time, 23Ssec. Eight ran iv this heat, inc'nding the two local men Henry and Steward. The latter was suffering from a spr.lined ankle, the result of an accident on Good Friday, and ought not to have run at all. W. J. tSheinnan kept the lead from the first, and ca'ite m with Matson running gamely at his haunches. Time, 23§aec. In the final Wilson was an easy first, Matson challenging .Shear man for second place but was not able to gel home m time. Three Mile Roadstek Bicycle Handi cap, First prize £2 10s, second £1 10-i, third 10a — YV. P. Hern 60yds 1, V. Beoja inin 150 yds 2, J. T. Beat loOyds 3. Time, 9min. 15aec. There were nine started, but at the fourth lap Biltsliff came down and was out of it. Afrer the others had suffered from 'he grueling distance the race lay m the hands of the 'hree placed nitu, '■nd m fact racing only began when they were \< ii to themselves to decide the order of menu. Hern played with them for a lap, and then ran m csy, 440 * Yards Hurdle Race Handicap, Firsi pr ze irophy value £3 3J, second trophy value £1 Is, presented by Messrs Cowli fhaw and G. Gray.-—J. E. MoTipue 18yds 1, I. A. Biigent 20yds 2. '1 ime, 63f,aec. Four timber men faced the hurdles—ten of them, forty yards apart, over a lap of the course— and this wus perhaps as trying a bit of ath etieism as the day exhibits d. Every thing went well tili the ninth hurdle was reached, FJarley giving every promise of coming home if not first, at least well up ; but he top rail of that hurdle and came down " lumpus," bringing the hurdle with him, which caught Ernie Matson on the shin, and the race was left to McTigue and Baigent, but all took their jumps splendidly with the exception noted, and it was a grand race. 880 yds Flat Handicap.—First prize £2 23, 2ud £1 Is, 3rd 10s.—M. J. Lyuskey 10yds 1, G. E. Mnith 40yds 2, W. V. Thiele 25yds 3. Time, 2min Bsfic. This was a gene lirg race, but the eight runners who f iced the starter held gamely to the work, only one or two who saw th< tnselvea hope lessly beaten giving up without finishing. Lynskey is a very pretty runner and a good stayer. In the second lap he wiped off all the handicips and went through his men like a rocker, coming home a pronounced winner, with Smith a fair second, and Thiele a game third i.n< f».r off. Five Mile Bicycle Handicap, first, prize £4, second £2, thiid £I.—G. BiltcliffSOOyds 1, E. Atelier 280 y- 2, J. W. Jones 3. Six started, but Biltcliff 's crushing handicap was too much for the others, and Archer's 280 yds gave him second place. Racing j really began on the last lap, to decide thud | place

A concert took place m the evening, a re port of which is held o\rer.

The Concert.

The concert m the evening drew a large crowd to the hall. A good biil of fare had been provided, the Commitl.pe having im ported mot r.f their talent. The orchestral society supp ied the overtures for both parts — one being from " Masauiello," and the other from the "Bohemian Girl." Both wire well played, and considering (he l.irge number of violins, and the pmcityof brass and wt od-wind, aa also the fact that many of the violinists are young and inexperienced the presentation of the p;eces v, as very satis factory. Mr Llewellyn Owen's Estudiantiua band made a decided hit on its first appear ance recruited by the lady section of the members. The band comprised abouta dozen genUemen and five ladies, and the simple but pleasing music supplied was greatly en joyed and hearti:y encored. Messrs F ower (banjo) and R. G. Shearman (.uitar) played a duet; which, if not veiy striking as » per formance, ha.-l the great lecomtnendation of being short. The wisdom of the selection was acknowledged by an encore. Miss Alice Corrick, from Chrislc urch, was m good voice, and sang ' Bid me discourse' very sweetly, to a violin < bbligato, played with equa.lßweetne.-s by Miss Bessie Simmoads. For encore " The cows ttre m the corn" was given, and m the second part Miss Coirick's " Barney O'Hea," was ch-irmiDgly sung, ai d heartily encored. Miss Kate Watson, from Christchurch, always popuLr ou the Ash burton stag.-, sang m her usual modtsi and undemonstrative, but vv thai sweet and ex pressive w >y, Toati's " Good-bye," for which she received ;>n encore, and a similar tribu'e was paid to her for her sor.g m the second part. Mi^s Tompkins, our local prima donna was m excellent voice, and sang Gounod's "Serenade" with great feeling and expres sion, handling the difficult music m a''style that evidenced careful and attentive study of the work and an honest endeavor to inter pret the idea cf the composer. Mr Peachy played the pretty flute o< bjigafif; yery d'itiS. factorily. Fpr eu^o^e MjfeiTi'"'—*-*

''Meefpielivinwin'"- 1-' , -f *"" sang vevv *»"■■ "'"' t," 6 ttlone." and was .VCl* B...oessiulß...oessiul with it. Mr F. H. Hobbs*, a baritone from Chriatchurch, came with all his recent blushing honors thick upon him, and sang •' Off to Philadelphia" and " The heart bowed down," with grace and care, gaining an encore for each. Mr R, G Need ham, a tenor from Timaru, has a good voice, but could hardly have been up to hia best form, which is said to be tuneful and accu rate, while m his effort with " The last watch" this compliment could hardly be said to have been earned. Mr Ryan's name as a humorist is a household word m Christ church, and his " Hamlet's soliloquy" by a decayed actor with an unoiled aud creaky artificial arm was immensely fuuny. Mr Chides Edgar was as usual the life of the entertainment, aud a comic song m hia hands is always a great cmse of laughter. He tickled tite gods to the utmost wii'h a curious medley, which he nmde grote-quely funny, and kept the audience m a roar with " His parents havu't seen him since." Of course he was encored, and would have been so again aud again if he had been willing to sing. The entertainment concluded with a comic sketch m which Mrs Edgar, Mr Ryan, and Mr Edgar took part, "Charlie" being the uigger servant, aud the fun was fast and furious to the close. A word of praise is due to Mrs Ciaridge and Mrs Fdgar for the manner m which the accompaniments were played. A ball followed the concert, and was well attended.

Ashburton Stock Market-

The sale at the Tinwald yards to-day was anything but brisk from start to finish, biddings being very slow and hard to get. The attendance was only moderate, and the yardiug &mall, totalling only 5500 sheep and lambs, a small entry of cattle, and rather more pigs than has been the case of late. J.u the butchers 5 pens only a small entry came torward, and the following prices were obtained :—Merino wetheis, 53.3d, 6s Id to &a 2d ; ewes, 5d Id; two aud four-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 103 5d ; two tooth crossbred wethers, 11s 7d to 12s Bdj crossbred ewes, 5s 7d, 6s, 6s Id, to 8a 4d ; crossbred lambs, 8a 3d to 8a 4d ; store pens, crossbred iamb-!, 4s 7d, 4s lid, 63 sd, 7a 3d, 7s 6d, 9d Id, to 9s 5d ; do. freezers, to 10j 6d ; two-tooth crossbred wethers, 10s 31, 10a 7d, to 12s 3d ; two-tooth ewes and wethers, mixed, 6s Sd, 7s, 83 9d, to 9s 2d ; sound mouth merino ewes, dipped, 3s; crossbred breeding ewes, 5s Id, 7a lid.

My and Mrs John Shearer, of Wheatstono, have just left for a trip to the Lakes, the first relaxation they have enjoyed for many years. We join wiih their many friends m wishing them a pleasant t j»ne.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, Capetown, April 19. T'ne presence of the British squadron ab Durban is causing intense iaterest m South Africa,

Primitive Mathodist Sunday School Anniversary.

The twenty-second anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sunday school was held on Sunday, the church being tastefully decorated for the occasion. The weather was good and large congregations attended all the services. The morning and evening aermons were preached by the Rev G. B. luglis, Presbyterian minister, his morning text being ftom St Mark 16—6, and m tl.t evening from St Matthew 13—30. In the afternoon the Rev Mr 'I'ay/or, i.he newly appointed Wesleyan minister, gave an address on promptness, earnestness, and truthful ness, illustrated by interesting anecootes. A hymn was sung by Miss Maud Kidman, and recitations were given by Misses Ruby Greenaway, Cissy Smith, Aria Barrow, Hannah Bariow, Lottie Gee, Lucy Robinson, Gu'ti- Robinson, Eva M,» vna.nl, Nellie Cooper, Ada Kobinson, and Masters Thomas Robinson, and Cecil Muynard. The choir and Suuday scholars occupied a platform m front of thi; pulpit and aacg -pecial hymns and anthems taught by their painstaking choirmaster, Mr H, Leggott, who is to be congratulated on the excellence of the sinsr ing. Misb Birdie Butler sang solos at each of the services, "The Heavenly Land," " Calvary," and " Where do you journey." On Easter Monday rhe anniversary tea was held, and the usual large crowds took advantage of the excellent repast that was provided. The tables were presided over by Mesdames Maynatd and E liott, and Misses Addis, Robinson (2), Cumpbe'l, Palmer, HitchiDgs, Johns, Aston, Kidman, and Davis, At the meeting which followed an excellent programme of addresses, anthems, solos and recitations was presented. Mr Robinson, Superintendent of the Sunday School, presided, an<i m his opening remarks mentioned that he had been connected wilh the school ever since iis foundation twelve years ago. He was pleased to be able to say that it had increased correlatively with the giowth of the population It was well supplied with a staff of teaohsrs who were earnest worker.", and he hoped that the year they had now entered upon would be one of great progress. The repor, read by the Secretary, Mr J. Dalley, showed the number of scholars to be boys 62, gir a 70, total 132. Teachers 12. During the year a Bible C.ass f r young men had been commenced. This was much appr> ciated and the number of attendants w.is increasing. The library contained 200 volumes and was regularly uset) by thirty of the scholars. About £7 worth of booka had been distributed among the scholais at the close of the year as rewards for learning and general good conduct. Owing to sudlen bereavement m the fimily of the Treasurer the financial statement was not to hind.

Addresses of a pithy and practical char acter were given by the R vs. Taylor, Ingli3 and Ager and Miss Sears ; solos were con tributed by Misses Sears and Butler whose singing was greatly appreciated ; and some capitally rendered recitations by Misses Olphert, P. i aimer and G. Robinson. The choir was under the leadership of Mr H. Leggutt, with Mr G. Hight as organist, and gave several anthems very creditably. Votes of thanks to the speakers, singers, and al who had assisted, closed a most en joyable and successful gathering.

THE ASBB'OBTOH GUABi)IA&% MESDaY, APBIL m : \MI



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M E L L 0 R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Crack proof Oalf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct. ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle canal 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 worih a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods.| [Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. ... MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR nB , «A3j^i? i ha J5? ffssrcS.xs. 811"get their preßerviDg Bagar from PICKLING SEASON. PICKLING SEASON. hand^SSS^l^nt^otSr^r^ 18 VOCkeL hftV' aU° " «i k*4 PRODUCE J?X STORE. bharps 53 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes splendid Sample 14; b Is, 7s per owt Jlour—RolhU's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Titnaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheacmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the OEEAPKST HOUSE m ASHBURTON FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY HIORES, ASHBURTON ANE OHRISTCHUKOH. Telephone 24—80 x 67.



j , Business Noticeg t _ CROCKERY - - - ■ - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWARE. 9^ PACKAGES a^ PACKAGES PACKAGES AS PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAI MATE. FLETCHER BROS., H AImi lnfVK cCwd^ er 9"- 8> T ,Waimate' 2S Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from the^OWPST Pn««T«rFi rT D l^ nglan(landon fch« Continent, which our Agents bought at usthanT.^SL oS. 1-8^- PRi I CEsforßp«>'> Cas  thereby getting a larger discount for hfnifif f MBUa' f Thlß bein 8 the case we are determined to give our Customers the 3 WiU readJty BeC °°mpariQg the Underroentio^ P«<*



Public Notices. ASHBURTON FOOTBALL OLUF. ANNUAL MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEWING of the Ash burton Football Club will be held m the Arcade Chambers on THURSDAY Evening at 8 o'clock. 4 176 R Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFREiHMKJST ROOMS. ASHBURTON.



I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. WANTED Known-A splendid line of LadieH Two-Strap Shoes, 4a 9d> w*M]»i<tf»'S ZUUWM Boob Store,



MUST BE SOLD. Premises are to be vacated by the end of the month. Instructions are ; Every line MUSI' be sold. Notice to Merchants, Road Boards, County Councils, Clubs, School Committees, Libraries, Storekeepers, Hawkers—Do nofc miss this opportunity. The entire Stock must be sold m 20 days. Fuller particulars m future issues, H. N. ANDERSON, 4- 58 MANAGER. WANT E D, 5000 SECONJ>HAND BAGS* NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material.



JUST ARRIVED—A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE. 4 16 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IN THE ESTATE OF L. F. ANDRE WE S. npHE successful Tenderers beg to announce JL that the Shop WILL BE CLOSED TILL SATURDAY, the iOtli inst., when the entire Stock will be offered to the Public. The sale will only last for 20 days, The whole stock



The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight pm., during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, novril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public. R. ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, ASHBURTON. 205 THE "ECLIPSE" CYCLE WORKS TTAVE BEEN REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premise?, BARTNG SQUARE, (Near Post Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLE MEN'S CYCLES. ! i By the best shakers from £20; i Terms if required. Early application 1 necessary. CV'" - ,~i •; REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYRIfS a Specialty. Only best materials used. ■Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission Machines for Hire.



THE Adverti er desires to inform his Friends and the Genera' Public, tha< he makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest casa of spiritsso that the public may rely on being supplied with the puns! liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured : — WHISKIFS. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock m bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow "Old Smuggler"; D.O.L. —-Liqueui ■; 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 Gtenlivet "Perfection"; Gow and Ross, 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--" Sham' rock"; Dunville's Belfast; John Jamieson and Son's—Dublin * * *; D.C.L.—" Killy croy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim-pure malt; Sir John Power's Special American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies m bulk always m s^ck—Walkers, Dewar'sandSons, Mitchell's V.O.M. Usher'aspecial reserve. I BRANDIES. Bipquifc Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** * ; Henneseey's * * * ; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford'a Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids ; Australian brandy— the best; Denis Mounie's brands-bulk and case; Maxell's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Chnstchurch 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 besi brands.



| Tenders, rnENDKRS are invited for GRAZING X the DOMAIN PADDOCKS for twelve months. Also for leasing Borough Heserve Nos 771, 772, and 1613. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be delivered by 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 26th inst. 4 141 TEiVOKi S are invited from Traction Engine Proprietors for removing Willows from the Riverbed. Particulars ab Town Clerk's Office, whue 'enieis will be teeoived till 1 p.m. on MOS DAY, th 26th inst. 4 181 i)'-"' "r-ifwm. -iwn-11 unii i »ii rrmwTn-iKTnrii-i-rgtin:::



To those desirous of purchasing Good Land close to town. 28 A c R X s 28 Fronting the Wakanui Creek, Corner of Farm and Racecourse Roads, with small cottage, etc., thereon. Offers are invited for this property either as a whole or m separate blocks. Inspection invited. E»sy Terms of Payment. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—Brick premises m Triangle buildings, fronting Wakanui Road. .••■-•• I. EULLOOK,



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. MS LAMBIE'S farms, Springburn and Mount Somers District, are now open for sale on very easy terms of payment. On the Homestead Farm, 396 acres, there is a good Dwelling-house on conctete foundation, Dairy, Washhouae, Stable, &c. The property is well situated, being only about 3^ miles from the Spring burn railway station. The 108 acres is also conveniently situated, being about 1£ mile from the Mount Somers railway stution. Note—The terms of pay ment are very easy—viz , small cash deposit, balance bearing interest at 5 per cent, per annum. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ON ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE. 3TIOR SALE—T.S., 794, Cox Street, con _ taining £ acre, on which is erected a square built Dwelling House. The property is well situated and the land of good quality. Off-rs are invited for this as the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms cam be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



Friedlander snvos. 'YTTANTED TO PURCHASE— 100 Tons OF BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. QO ACRE FARM AT METHVEN. WE HAVE for private Sale a small Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Methven. The land is of first-class quality. Full particulars on application to 4 118 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. """for private^aleT"" OKA ACRE FARM AT WAK4NUI. MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having been sold by auction, we are now prepared lo treat for the sale of same privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 4 7



MPJTHVEN SALE YARDS. OPENING SALE. THURSDAY, APBIL 22,1897 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from several clients to Sell by Public Auction, at the above date and fixture, viz. : Kf\f\ MERINO WETH XR S, Lake 'JVA./ Heron, KQ FAT LAMBS, 50 fat two-tooths. 100 HALFBREI) LAMBS. J9 CROSSBRED LAMB^ -tQ HEAD OF CATILE. Further entries s elicited. D. THOMAS, 4 154 Ashburton. ARO A D E HORSE_FAIK, MY NE. XT HORSE FAIR will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897. Entries are now being token. D. THOMAS, 4 153 Auctioneer. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOJD OAT SHKAf CHAFF 4 D, THOMAS.



T. Bullock. : SATURDAY, AVhIL M. i TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. GOOD SHEkP COUNTRY 425 a c 7" c s. 425 RANGITATA SURVEY DISTRICT. BY ORDER OF THE MORIGAGEE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— R.S. 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing m all 425 Acres, situated about four miles from Hinds Railway (Station on the upper side of the railway, at present m the occupation of Mr J. W. Kawle. The improvements consist of good Dwelling House of eight rooms, Sbable, Trapshed, &c. The land is partly fenced, and has been nearly all laid down m English grasses, and i:i watered by County Water Races. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 146 Auctioneer. D. Thomas.



Causing a thrill of sensational interest throughout two hemispheres. "TRILBY." Mr Beerhohm Tree's English version of Dv Manner's celebrated novel of that title "TRILBY." You will never see it again. " There is only one foot like it m Paris, and that is her other foot. "TRILBY." Do not miss it; you will regret ib all your life. Prices —3s, 2s, and Is. 4 150 ( "~ NOTICE. OWING to tho dry weather the Ash burton Hounds will not meet until further notice. I E. W. ROBERTS, 4 180 Hon. Secret ay. M O N E Y. Oi}K('\r\ TO LEND on approved ot.VvUU Freehold Securities. Apply to



IF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible School Boots Entertainments. / \DDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2L MR I'ETHERICK is pleased to announce that he has made arrangements whereby he is enabled to present to the public of Ashburton, the deeply ab sorbing, fascinating, and cow world-famous play "TRILBY," THE PLAY OF THE CENTURY,



T)OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flout and _LVi Wbeatmeal at cost price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3a 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. NEW LINf'S m Clothing. A first-class Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery,— W. H. Collier. JUST LANDED-A High-class Kid Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s. Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th iust, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. Inspection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. IP X "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re- Li eeived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hall," East htreet. T > ARRETT BROS, have just opened some J. 3 new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling iv the Pound > makes then) 38/- now.—" The Hall," Ea-it Street.



Wanted. TIIAKEN from Sports ground yesterday, i JL probab'y by mistake, two Children's Overcoats. Finder kindly return to Care taker's Cottage. 4 182 O (RAYED from Allenton a young Sheep I O Dug with collar on, No 516. 1 inder j will be rewarded on returning it to Mbs 1 Randell. 4 182 110 DRAPERS—Wanted engagement; . . four ye.irs' experience ; good salesman j j good reference.—C, office of this paper. j " 4 119 j 1 FORESTRY.—Meeting of Cou.t Ash iJL burton on Weduetday instead of ! Easter Monday. 4 164 I f~IIO LET—Cottage and half an acre of JL land. App;y, Edward STEPHENS, T.uicred street. 4 91 Ip ASTER Cards, new and chaste, new Li lines m plain anl fancy Stationery, I new lines m fancy Glassware, Purse?; | Frames, Albums, Baslretware, Windsor. Magazine for March,' Hew Books'.—H. M. Jovess. BED Chaff, B,ed Chaff (fjesh ».--' - 9d per b^g \ *»i»'"» * " ..^u clean) f«!f |a» Jf b» * J " -«v Potatoes, 201bs i *»-- ■ per 2cwt sack, at FIjETCHEB



The secretary of the Ashburton County Hunt Club notifies that the next meet has been postponed owing to the dry weather.



Synopsis of New Advertisements. AshburtouFootba'l Clvb—.Annual n»eeting Tenders invited for removing willowafrom riverbed, Church services—St. Stephen's. To drapers—Wanted engagement.