CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do nofc hold ourselves respousib c for the opinions expressed by onr correspondents)

STREET OBSTRUCTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —Seeing a paragraph in the issue of your paper of 17th ineb dealing with the business now beint( carried on in my shop, I would like the writer to make hinv-e f no qnainted with the facts of the caae. My premises have no back entrance, and goods mast be opened up in the front «f the shop. On Saturday last (wlways a busy rlay with ma and urgent wants to supply) nine cases of pianos and organs came to hand by the 330 p.m. train from Timaru. By the time they were shunted into the sheds and un loaded, time for closing was called at the Bhods, and to avoid disappointment to client extra h*nda were engaged to get the cases to the shop. The first case arrived at 5.10 p.m., and the last c»Be at- 6.10 p.m., and not till then did I have any notice of obstruction. At that time there was hardly a passenger OB the street, and where the obstruction came I fail to see. Further, by 7 p.m. the j cases were emptied ai d carted away And if it would be any information 'o your kiod correspondent five instruments were sold before eight) o'clock. Thai)king your kind correspondent for minding his own business, *tid leaving mine alone, —1 am etc., H. K. ANBERBON. i

HAMPSTEAD.

TO THE EDITOR Sir,—ln your leader re Harnpstead, should it not read " there is an agitation from fche Borough of Ashburton for Hampstead to be incorporated t" It is pleasant to find you ftte rare the borough would be only too glad to welcome us, etc.; also, that there is a possibility that the rates over all would be •lightly increased. Junt so, Mr Editor. Then the county rate would not have to be paid. Notwithstanding my Orcadian sim plicity I fancy we should have to pay some one You state the Mayor says we have no reason to be afraid of the stringency of the by-laws, as fresh ones wou d have to be pro vided for us. It reads nicely, and no doubt is meant in all kindness ) but I for one would prefer something more definite In conclu sion, I would respectfully suggest, to the Hatnpstead ratepayers that before they sign any petition they give the matter very > serious consideration. Done in haste they may repent at leisure.--1 am, etc , Albbrt Rosbrts, Hampstead.

ASHBURTON CEMETERY.

TO THE BDWOB. Slß,—ibouc twenty years ago (more or lees) four or five residents of the Aehburton county were appointed a Cemetery Board for the Ashburton Cemetery. Of these gentlemen two have taken their places in the said cemetery years ago, one has left the country permanently, the others may possibly attend to their duties on the Board, but how a quotum is obtained at the meet ings under the above circumstances I fail to understand. Taking as a basia the average cost and number of ioterments in the Ash burton Cemetery annually, and the total expendituie in improvements and buildings daring the same period, I think a large sum should be to the credit of the Board, and the public would be interested in knowing how th^ a«m really to the credit of the Board ia invested, or, if not invested, in what way the money is dealt with. J notice you reported the BDjjual meeting of the Ohertsey Cemetery Board recently. I visited the'.r cemetery a few weeks ago and think there are not over twenty graves there in all. Purely our two cemeteries with several hundreds of costly plots occupied are also worth an occasional report from the Board. —I am, etc., TJndeetakek,

SCHOOL REPORTS.

TO THH EDITOB. t?lß,—Your correspondent "A Parent" has discovered a mare's nest in the mmour that the Ashburtoa School Committee re solved 10 withhold, from publication the report about which be tries to iaiea Buch a bobbery. The rumour is just as untrue as bis assertions that the report in question ia distinctly unfavorable. The Committee resolved nothing at all regarding public aion of the report. As a new member of the Committee I asked if it had been customary to publish reports of tbeße surprise visits of inspectors. I was informed it had not been the custom and there the matter ended. My humbie opinion of anonymous corn s pocdence regarding school matters is, that if the authors were known the public would be able to estimate at a glance the value of their pretended zaal for the public welfare. Nine times out of ten it is a case of "my carrot."—l am B etc., J. Keir. £0n reference to our files, we find that a good many of these "surprise" reports have been published. Hence the "bobbery." We are always satisfied of the bona fides of oar correspondents before we print their letters.—ld].

THE WEATHER.

ALFQRD. STATIQN. The following ia the meteorological report for the week ending May 14,1897 :—

WINSLOW RACES.

The following handicaps have been declared for the athletic events ;— IKpj'S ' 100 Yabbs, first heat—J. Me- Naiighc scr, T. Austin 5 yds, W. M. Livingstone 7yda, T. A. Pa'erson 7yds, J. G. Wilson 7yds, J, Sutherland Byde, M. T. Henly Byds, F, Bennison Byda, F. Heseltine |2yds —Second heat—M. Craig scr, J. feohn^y 4yds, A. Houston Syds, W- Aipken 6yd», O. Bryan 6yds, H. O'Donoell 7yd«, H. A- Livingstone 7yds, D. Peckam 7yds, W. Meharry Bydß, T. TarbottonSydß'

Men's 220 Yards Handicap—J. Me" Naught i-cr, M. Craig scr, J. Fechney 9yds» A. Houston 12yds, T. Austin 12yds, G- Bryan 13yds, W. Aicken 15yds, T. A 1 Paterson 15yds, A. Thomas 16yds, W. M- Lmngtone 16yds, H. O'Donnell 16yds, D- Peckham 16yda, T. Tarbotton 16yds, J. G- Wilson 16yd8, F. Bennison 16yda, W- Mehatry 16yds, M. T. Ilealy 18yds, J- Sutherland 18yde. Men's Eacb, 880 Yards Handicap.— J. Fechney scr.; J. McNaught 10yds, A Houston 2Oyda, W. M. Livingstone 29yds, 3, M. McAnulty 34yde, T, Austin 34yds, D. Peckham 40yds, H. O'Donnell 40yds, R. Bennison 40yds, T. Clark 50yds, A. Ihomaa 60yds, M, T. Healy 50yds, L. Moore 55yds, E. Hurdley 65yds. Mbn's 440 Yards Handicap ; Hurdles, six flights.—M. Craig Bcr, J. Fechney 12yds, W. huston 15yds, A. Huston Jsyds, 3, M. McAnulty 19yds, W. Aitken 19yds, W. M Livingstone 19yds, H, O'Donnell 20yds, R. Bennison 20yds, J- G, Wilson 20yds, H. G. Andrews 23yds, M. T. Healy 25yds, L. M')oie 30yds.

SPORTING.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club, held at Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening, the Secretary reported that the two days' racing of the Atttumn meeting had resulted in a very substantial net profit to the Club. The report was received with much satisfaction, as ib whs the first meeting for some years past which had not result- d in a consider able financial loss to the Club. The stakes were ordered to be paid over.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Great Baffle ;\t Oomoko.

Hie Powers and Greece.

The Greeks Defeated.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Athens, May 17 Thirty thousand Turks ar. noon made a simultaneous attack on the Gret-k right and left wings. The fith ing quickly developed along the whole )iur, and a great, battle is proceeding. The Turks are also attacking Almyro, upon which Smolensk', with his left wing retired from Vaiestino. The foreign embassies declare that they cannot see Greec a crushed, and have protested against the annexntion of Thessaly and theaboiidon of capitu lations proposed in connection with the Porte's conditions for an armistice. The insurgents in Crete have cut the Heraklion water supply. Eeceived Wakapuaka May 19, 10.20 a.m., Guardian office 11.12 a.m. London, May 18. A late Reuters telegram states the Greeks have been defeated and Domoko abandoned A. further Reuters message states that the Sultan has ordered Edhem Pasha to cease fighting. Received Wakapuaka May 19, 10 a.m., Guardian office 12 9 p.m.

Athens, May 18, The Turks made a strong attack upon Almyro, which, after severe fight ing, they occupied in overwhelming force They also attacked the Greek force under Smolenski at Sourpi, with the object of preventing the division joining the main army at Domoko. A panic prevails at Arta in conse quence of the Greek defeats. The I prisons havo been opened. ?T. Petersburg, May 18 The Russian black sea squadron has suddenly left Sebastopol, and its destination is unknown London, May 18 The Berlin correspondent of the Daily News wires that reports are current of a plot against the life of the King of Greece. Received Wakapuaka. May 19, 10 10 a.m Guardian office, 1.25 p.m. Athens, May 18.

The plan arranged by the Turkish Commander to attack Domoko was to cut through the Greek lines and cap ture Domoko from the rear aod secure command of the line of retreat upon Furka Pass in the Otlnys mountains The Turks at noon opened a hot cannonade upon the Greeks. They afterwards attacked the first left win/? and afterwards the right wing, and succeeded in occupying Krafzoli. In the afternoon they advanced upon Vousi and attacked the Greek centre, where the luke of Spurta was in com mand. A vigorous a'tiilery engage ment ensued, and the infantry of both armies ci 1 gagf jd at close quarters. The Turks, late in the afternoon, occupied Kitici and compelled the Greeks to re treat towards the Othrys mountains.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapu«ka May 19, 10.20 a.m., Guardian Office 11.12 a.m. Hi liners to the London Poor. London, May 18, The Jjord Mayor of London has received an anonymous donation of £25,000 towards the fund for provid ing dinners to the I ondon poor. The fund has been closed. The Transvaal News from South Africa states that the British squadron, which was re cently ordered to Delagoa Bay in consequence of the unsettled outlook in regard to the Transvaal, is now dispersing.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON WOOL SALES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright,

London, May 17 The wool market is strong, all sections being well supported. Prices are equal to the highest of the series.

A paragraph in the A^hburton Standard this morning compains that our report of the meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board, published on Tuesday, omitted reference to the Board's decision to give the Standard some of its advertising Matters of this kind are not usually mentioned in the published reports, except by the papers immediately concerned. To show that we had no feeling against our contemporary we may draw attention to the f.icfc that although the Hamp-«< cad Town Board, at its last meeting, cirr.e £o the conclusion that it was of no use advertising in the Standard any more, and directed the Cleik to put certain advertisements under consideration in the Guardian, we made no reference to this fact in our report of the meeting.

A f OO'ball matph will take place to-morrow afternoon in the Domain, between teams which represent the first backs and second forwards, aud second backs aod first for' wards. Play to commence a* 3 p.m. sharp. In view of the matches on the Queen's Birthday, all footballers are requested to put in an appearance, as the two teams to represent th& Ashburton Club on that day will be picked immediately after the game. No. 1 team—F. Smith, Fieeman, Purchase,

Huston, Upton, J. McTigue, Ma.son, Comer, Steward (2), Nicoll, Leslie, Fitzgerald, Porteous, Seldon, Major, F. McTigue, and | Maxwe'l. No. 2 team—Boyle, Jonas, Pil brow, Rickman, Smith, Woods, Burns, Cromie. Hepburn, Hobbs, Hefford, Bissett, Curtis, Filzgerald and J. Wilson. The Club will be moßt happy to give any other foot ballers who may turn up a game.

THE OPALS.

Press Association—By Flectnc Telegraph

CHursTOHimcit, May 19. Splendid specimen.- of opals from tin- Reconi Reign Mine, Dear Ashburton, were brought to Chriatchurch this morning. The atones are of a magnificent color, and are said to be more valuable than Queensland opals. The discovery caused considerable excitement, and ehnres went up to treble their original value. There ii every prosp'-ct of the op<ls i lprnving in quality and size us operation proceed. Fourteen claim* h ye been pegged out, in the immediate vie nity. Mr H. Zander proceeds to England for the purpose of float ing a c< inpany to work the mine. Local experts speak highly as to the quality of the opals.

Discovery at Woollahra.

IMPORTANT Dl CLOSURES.

A report h wing reached us that a <ms covery had been made at Woollahr whicd wonld piove of great intemt to tht sener;il public, we at o^ce dispatched a reporter to th« scene of i-i ereat to g=i hi full and reliiplb iui rmation. Wr ar indebfed.to Mr Kd. Baraley, piantiforie tuner, of 19 Vi averleyroad, for the des cription supplied This gentleman veiy coun eouely received our representative, and in reply to him, said: ' 1 have been resident in ? ustralia for the greater pare of my life, and h»ve seen hut litfe of my native heath, having come out herewith my parents at a veiy early age. I am a pi»n<furte tunar by profession, and am well known throughout the colony; thi» Uuer fnct ehjuld add weight to my state ments 4 Now to deal with the eubj-ct cf your visit. I hive on and off for the last 15 years been a m rtyr to (heumatiem, and, indeed, have quite recently recover ed from a very severe attack. My discovery is thatDr Williams' Pink Pills f r P*le People are an unfailing remedy for this torturing disease, and to emphasise my ca^« I mosf tell you that each of my ail ments—for I had ipore than one, as you will learn—were so formidable as *aid to bo incurable by the hospitals and doctors

y whom I was treated. Towaids th« end of April last year I had a very b«d attack of rheumatism, and this was accom p nied by a swelling in the groin, but without pain. A chemist gave me some liniment to rub on the ■■ ffdcted port, but this brought temporaryrelief only After this I went to work again for two or thr^e days, but was sjoii compelled to give in. being unible t-> continue any longer. J then consulted a doctor. 1 ' Whs hi* treatment tnccepsfu^ ?' * No, h j told me muie w »-> an >-xc p ional c *se, and he could give me bat lie le assist neo ; hat I was S'ffaring from a complex trouble—hip join?, disease wiih 1 com 'tor t-xy. My eyesight w*s»ls > failing; bin, he said, often accompan ed cvsaa of ioe« motor a*axy An eminent oculis told me that if wan a case of optic atrophy.' 1 What did you do then, Mr BirOey ? 'Iwenl: to three diff'renh hospitals n ail iiii'i c ma out m bettor than I went i». \ friend I met in one hospital aaktd me if I had given T>r William^' Pink Pills a tri 1; I said I h*d not. My friend a fc. once advised metodo so, adding that In? knew f a ma wonderful cure«i tht y h li effaced in c»srs of locomotor ataxy.' 'Did you follow his advice?' ' I am r< j lieod toj-avldid,"

' With what; result V ' Well, by the time I had tafc^n ihra box-'H I felt belter, arcl for this riv^on d.ii ermined to go on v> i h ih-m T/"e benefit's derived from contiiiuit g the treat rnn»»t are very evident. Ica i now m ye abi ut fai'iy we I, getting up an d >wri t lira without any a-sistance wh ire** when I Icf-. 'h^ Wpiul I cru'd isTy crawl about with di ♦ cul y lam rctu n mi; to my us^al avocation of pntio''>••!« Mining, nnd that, a» y v kn w, r q tires a clear head and th« use of one's Jiiii"" ---' And you feel equal to it Mr lUrnl. y !' 'I fc-el quite «qutl to it, and in >re t> o. for I shall be constantly travel! ing (h rough Iho colony, j;nd of -bis I .shall be d >übiy clad, as ifc will a (Ford me avdm 11 • opyor tunny to bring sufferers and ec-pti •■-• fac to face with practicil proo) of the wonder f»l curative povys possessed l>y Dr Williams' Pink P.lls for Rile People.'

For the information of stiff.rers from hip disease we would especially mention that in connection with the above marvel IrKJB curd the hip bone was | lislootaed, necessitating the rou'clea and tissues doing exrra duty fur it

Dr Williams' Pii.k Pills have cured numerous cases of paralysis, locomotor atnxy, spinal disease, iheumausm, and sciatica ; also of diseasfs arising f«om impoverishment and vitiated hum irs of the blood, which cause scrofula, rickets, c 1 ronio erysipelas, consumption of th^ bowels and Jungs, aris nia.pale and sallow complexion, general muscular weakness, loss of appetite, palpitations, pains in the bck, nervous headache, early decay, all foimacf female weakness, and hysteria These Pills are not a purga 1 ive. They are genuine only with the full name, Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pals People, and are sold by chemists and by Dr Williams' Medicine Co ; Wellington, N 2? who will fo ward (post paid) on receipt of stamps or post orcjar, one boy for %* or half-drg^n for 15i 9d. They are unrivalled as a tonic for both eex?B

I'iiF, A,-nCr/..TON- G?A nPTAFT: W-PJTWAV, WAY 10, 1897.



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Synopsis of New Advertisements. Wanted —Owner for sheep dog. D. Thomas—S tie of draught horses, Satur day next. Hawkea' Bay Relief Fund—Meeting of committee, Friday n^xt. Miss Barratb'e School—'Reopening an nouuncement. Educ tional Institute—Annual meeting, Saturday next. Aehburton R fie Volunteers—Puplic dance T. Bullock—Cottage to let. Hockey—Practice to-morrow, Primi ive Methodist Band of Hope —En- tertainment to-morrow night. Fnediander Bros,—Sale of draught horses, also on account of Mr W. Setters, six first ciass draught horses, Saturday next.



Many Ladies complain that the Tet, they have been uaing has neither strength nor fkvnr. If they try Kozib Tea. they will be satisfied. Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb The true leaf of the Tea plant, untampered wifct and pure; this is Koisnj Tea, try it.—* 4ohn On- & Co., .Agents,



fragrant and Inviwratittg—'Nw Vmus



w a-.lied. ■ "ORlMiriVtf Moihodist Bind <f Hoje JL to-morrow iv ht. Solo?, ■eciUnonp, (Hil'gu s, e;C, Ht. 7 30. Silver ci" ndnua sion. Proc edg in aid of church p inl-ng. 0 1/1 HOCKEY Practice Match, Thursday, 3 p.m. AH members and those in tending to jf in requested to attend. 5 172 ROUGH cv-ted bla-.k and white Sheep Dog follower 1 me from Ashburton on • uesday last. Owner can have same by paying expenses.—VV. Croy, Ashtom. 5 165 WANTi D to sell(a bargain) Waggonette au.i Daisy C*it. Apply A. Ork 5 154 WANTED TO SELL —Four-roorard House with half-acre of Land; £10 deposit; easy payment!.—H. M. Jones. YOUNG L.dies' J«>ur»J(May). Weldon's Journal, Dreßamaker. ami Children's April Quarter Family Reader, Moments, Wnn a* H me, just in at H. N. Andkrson.'s, Ent Street. OR~^ALK, Price £120—A Cottage con taining three rooms, in comfortable order, iron roof; also a large Stable, lately roofed with Iron ; i acre, good fence, good garden, planted with fruit treeß ; close to Hampstead School. Apply C. Stevens, Hampstead, or E. Stephens, Tanored Street. __s_Ll7 "\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for May, Wei- JL don's Journal for April, Wtldon's Children's Baziar, Navy and Army, Family Header (quarterly part), New Books, Black Wo feuberg, Dreams of Avarice (Besant), Life of Joseph Thompson, and others.— H. M. Jones. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 138 CO Ul GO S£> a; P3 vu m m < ~8~ 3 ~ « qj* CD «> g **J "^4 S5 «5 S a s GQ CO Uj Uj Mj Friedlander -ros. WL7T~STRKfciT YARDB, ON SATURDAY next, 22nd; iust., we shall hold a sa'e of Horses at our Yards on account of various Clients, and for which further entries are solicited. Present entry comprises £\f\ DRAUGHTS. 5 170 FRIEDLANDER Pros, Ltd. MESSRS FRfEDbJNDKR BROS. Limited, have received instructions from Mr Willhm Setters, Methven, to sel at their yards on above date, 6 FIRST CLAS^ DRAUGHT HORSES. A 1 good workers. Sale at 12 noou. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 169 Auctioneer. D. Trumps. AKOADR SATUBDAY,*"MAY 22, 1897. , ...» MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Hawke'a Bay Client, to Sell on the above date,— Tf\ YOUNG DRAUGHT MARES ±U AND GELDINGS. 6 DRAUGHT MARES AND GELD INGS, from syrs. D. THOMAS, 5163 Auctioneer. X AM~ A CASH BUYEi* OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAF^ 4 56 D. THOMAS. I AM a BUYER of FAT PIGS, dead weight from 130 to 1801bs. D. THOMAS, 5 71 Auctioneer. Public Notices ashburton rjfle volunteers. A PUBLIC DANCE will be held in the Orange Hall on MONDAY, May 24. Tickets—Gentlemen, 3a 6d; Ladies free Refreshments provided. - Dancing at § p m.. 5 168 HAW^^BAY^ELIEF FUND. A MEETING of the Committee and Collectors will take place ou FRIDAY, 2lst instant, at 7.30 p m., at the County Council's Office, Ashburton. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 18, 1897. 5 164 N O T I C~E." MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will Re opeD on May 25 inst. Subjects taught—English, Music, Draw ing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Batratt will be at home from 21*t insfc. 5 166 A SHBUKTON EDUCATIONAL IN- J\ STII UTE. ANNUAL MEETING, SATUBDAY, MAY 22. BOROUGH SCHOOL, 1 30 p.m. 5 167 IN CONSEQUENCE of a number of tame Geese having recently been bigged by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, TRES PASSERS on the Alford Estate, without written authority from Mr Hanmer or the Manager, WILL BE PROSECUTED. Mty 18,1887, ' §I*B



Wanted. WANTED Known.—On receipt of 6s 9J I will forward to any address a Hand Sewing Machine, only ten left, "The Wonder cf the Ag*>." H If. Andebso,n, Ea-sb Street. " § 9£> WAN TEE) Known.—On receipt of 4s 3d I will forwar.l to any address One Nickel Alarm Clock, usual price 7a 6d. Apply early. H. N. Anderson, East Street. 6_97 ~\T EW LINKS in Clothing. A first-class ±N Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Kuovvp—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly modulate prices. A full range of the litest dress materials and irimmings. Our usuai choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletojibb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 171 X "Gothic," Barrett Bros have re jj ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound. -"The Hail," East street WHA i everybody says must) bo true You get wonderful value for litte mo cv at Mkllob's. WANTED Known—Special Show in our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Fkiday'26th inst, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills in Dress Tweeds and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. In-pection cordially invited. —MiToinsLL & Turner. WANTKD Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible values —Mitchell and Turner WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax highest market prices given by ffLEXCHEH Bros, i CMi Supply Stores



T. Juiltfck. AL JjK NT ON/ 171 OR Sale at a low price, Lot 13, contain - «»8 IROOD O/» PERCHES, RO D OU PKROHES. fronting James Street, near the Woollen Factory. Also, Lot 42 containing £ acre, fronting Church Street, Baropstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS aJSD OTHKRH FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. AC%K ACHES, about four miles from ~x:^>t) Hinds Railway Station, now in bhe occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, as follows :— «..». 27798, 35881, and 36204, containing in ail 425 acres. The improvements cmsißt of good dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, etc. The land is pattly fenced, aud has been nearly all laid down in English grat-s< s, and is watered by County water races. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Unpaid purchase money to bear interest at the low rate of 5 per cent per annum. Further paiticulars furnishe.i on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. " Fuß S ALE. , A NUMBER of Sections in Chertaey Township aa follows :—Lot*-97, by 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116 and 117, each containing a A acre. T. BULLOCK. _ ________ - FOUR roomed Cottage and scullery, good cooking range, together with iwo or four acres of land, near the East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Government Notices. ' NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES For Queen's Biithday, Christchurch Winter Show, and Dunedin Races. TJIXCURSION Tickets at rates of 2d per JCj mile first-class, minimum 4s; Id per mile second-class, minimum 2s—mileage counted one way only—will be issued to CHRISTCHURCH from all Stations south of Aahburton as far as Duoedin, from the 25th to the 28 h May, from Ashburton and all Stations north thereof up to Cuiverden, from the 25th to tUe 29ih May; to DUN RDIN from any Station on the Huruuui liluff section from the 2lst to 24th Mny ; from ANY STATION on the Hurunu'-Bluff section to any other station on that section on the 22nd and 24th May. A!l the tic kefs will be availabte for return till the Ist June, M.iY BE EXTENDED (ou or before that date) for Two Weeks by paying at the Station TO which the tickets are issued the lifference between half the Excursion Fare and an Ordinary t-ingla Fare and handing in the tickets. The journey must be ttarled on the day on whi> n a ticke is purchased in very insiance, and m,*y be broken after ihe iiist 25 miles. 5 152 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES HAMPSTBAD TOWN DISTKICT. PETITIONS in favor of incorporating the above District wuh <he Bfxous.h of Ashbunon arc lyifg at Mr J. W. Hardiey's shop, A&hbutton; Mr -.tore, Hampaiead ; and the office of the -mdersignnri, for signature by resident house holders of the Hampatead Town District. By order, J. (\ BELL, 5 147 Clerk to Hampste;ri T>wn Board. ~p7jonas~ BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays. A'l Communications carefully attended to. 5 16C TO LET FOE CHOPPING. I HAVE 230 Acres of Land to let for one crop of O~ts. Apply at once to 5 156 HENRY ZANDER. PUBLIC NOTICE. MEACLEM TO IRWSN, is hereby given tkhat. under the S powers conferred by Chattel Securi ties Nos. 3926 and 2978 from Robert Mea clem, of Ashburton, Threshing Machine Proprietor, to myself, i have taken possession of all and sundry—the Threshing Plant, Glover Shelter, and, other chattels men tioned in the said securities (except Combine l'hreeher by Roby and Co., No 2018 with Clover Sheller and Clover Dressing apparatus j attached), and that, until further notice, the ! said Threshing Plant, Clover Shelter, and | Chattels will be worked aud run for me and j on my account. i Dated this 17th day of May, 1897. SAMUEL IRWIN, j 5 157 Of Linwood, coal merchant. Ti/r is s mrbk by, BEGS to inform the Ladies of A&hburton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker, CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. i Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon LaJies at their residences ii required. Addrcss~Mrs Baxter, Wills Street Ens', Ashburton. 4 235 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION WILL UK HELD IN THE ODDFtfLI.OWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART UNION Will be held in connection .with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance to Show. To be obtained of the Secretary. EDWARD STEPHENS, ' Hon. Sec. Art Union, m; E. A, RQBOTTQM, | US Huu, S.«q, Poultry Society,



Business Notices JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. fTIHE Advertiser desires to inform his JL Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping in stock the very highest c ass of spiritsso that the public may rely on being supplied with the pureßt liquor obtainable. The following liab will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock in bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow —"Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Clnb and V.O. Special: Bernard and Co., Leith—"Encore" ;Gilbey's ' "Provost"; Robertson, Dundee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Grown ; Daw son's Glenliveb " Perfection " ; Gow aad , Ross, Glenfarg Dundee; Mitchell, Glasgow- Heather Dew Special; Dewar and Sons, Perth —Old Highland; McKay and Co., Glasgow—White Hoiae 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 Jatnieson land Son's—Dublin * * * ;D.C.L.—"Killy oroy " ; Old Bushmills Distillery Co.; County Antrim—puremah ; >ir John Power's Special. American. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies in bulk always in stock—Wai ker's, De war's and Sons, Mitchell 9! V.O.M. Usher's special reserve. . BRANDIES. Bisquit Dubouche, V.0.C.8. for invalids and *** *; Hennessey's **' *; Pascal Combeau's Cognac; Jules' Romford's Old Cognac and Champagne Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Kartell's Datk. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedin and Christchurch Bulk Beer always in stock. Ail 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 in price to meet the requirements of the Public. R ALEXANDER, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STAUON, ASHBURTON. 205 H. M. JONES. PIANOS PIANOS OKGANS OEGANS B.st value Obtainable in the Colony. STATIONERY. BICYCLES LADIES' ANT> GENTLEMEN'S COLUMBIAS, VICTORS, HARTFORDS £16, BOYb' AND GiRLS FROM £18, STAR 97 PATTERN (Royal En field). LATENT IMPROVEMENTS, BEST OF material, style and finish, cash or terms. TYPE WRITERS. LOWEST CASH PRICES H. M. JONES. 5 26 DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES JEWELLERY, SILVER k JS.P. WARE. S. SALEK, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER, EAST STREET TTAS SJuat received "ew Stock of JEWELLER ¥ AND WATCHES Direot from England. The Largest and Choicest) Stock inline district is to be seen at S. SALEK'S EAST STISEET. SPECIAL Attention is Sdrawa to the Splendid Ssl< ction of LADIES* AND GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES. TAKE your Watches and Clocks to S SALER'S, for repair. The true test Cheapness is the Quality of the work done.



f Business Notices. i * * —*■ - - .-—.'.. .. . n |ni r ,... T _ irr r i 11 1 ..jj—j^ ... FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCEES. nnHREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to the flu baye.rand fche eeller, and has be*n the ir cans of adding many comforts to the hemee ottnose who wisely availed ihemeelves oft ho grand reform. Hundred* now boy their & >OS BA«S^itS2ER?- ER BRf Sl FOR GASH- acknowledging their »ppr«oj»tio. of the GASH S¥S I EM. Look after the rimble shilling by taking it fco FLKTt HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. A though we do oet adverse • price lisb, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the vne very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper thus any other hove in the district. WE LEAD, Foli°L(7w WHO CAN; 200 OASIS HIGHEST TIST KKROBFNI. OAA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to be had in the world, which we are selling iower than Christchurch prices. This is a solid tact, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bo% from us. . •* RQLLITT'3 SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE Q  MILL PRICES. Supphed many quantity from 7Jb lags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate.. Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of matkets for (pot ce*h therefore we can sell cheaper than any o her house in Ashburcon. CHINA, GLASSWAKH, EARTHENWARE. The Chins,, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stacked with the moatfuseful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PBESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedd ing Present should not fail -to ttay us a Visit, as we haw just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glass*are and ElcctropUteware, which we are'telliftg at undoubtedly low rates. f - r !«""•■ * S Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 64 each Electroplated and Cut G'ass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3« 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large tize Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6<i per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. CUTLERyT CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. JobnsonV, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc. BEDBOOMWARiriiiDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwftre. Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedtoom Sets for themaetve*, or for* wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going eUewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Ary of our County Customers travelling by rail, will be allowed from Apnil 1, 18l7» fo tsakt with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of chasge. Please bear this in mine', as well > is that we send goodß to all trains for our customeis convmiecce. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We'are cash buyers of the above in any quantity at highest tnatket rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH, Telephone 2-'>-Box 67. THE BOOT TEADE. "'. McDOKALD & McDIARMID, OF THE Past Street Cash 80/t Shop, ARE Undoubtedly^in the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Keots and Shoes of all kinds, iucluding the Duke of \c rk, Bostock Beehive, Wolfs, Otto Htrz, ! STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Mokes. OUR Window shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Shoes, and f-lippeis, all Imported direct from the manufacturer, and RKTAILED by us at \\ HOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy comp;titi«in. Beiug Manufacturers we are in position to offer them to the Public at FIRST CObT, • ■ VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to-order or rcpaiied at Lowest Possible|Priceß, and only first quality mateiial ustd. M CDONALD & M°DIARMID, B OT MANUEAOTUBEBS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STKEET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. MELLO R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. TIHE ONLY SHOP in Asbburton that is selling the Wonderfnl > OrAok- J_ proof Calf, beautiful in appearance, and iv wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft aa a glove, with all the wearing propertiea of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on » new and improved principle, equal to he hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up in LadkV and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date aiid isk for these new gcods. Every pair is guaranteed, mmmsß. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT f-TORE, ASHBURTON.



T^OR FIRST-CLASS B CYCLES At lowest prices; R THE BFgT & CHEAPfSI TYRES IN CANTERBURY; THOR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. BIDE Tfli" ECLIPSE I HUMBEE. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. ammmmm - \ A. A. CARSON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Woiks manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Enfieid—the English Championship machine. _^_ _^_______ FOUND —Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Oar practical system of oash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approvul.—Bakrbtt Bros, "The Hall," East Street. TSoodTadvice: Never leave home on a journey without a bott'e of ChatnberUin's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, For Itli by Aiiiburtou Drug Comjwv, ;



R CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AM NOW. SELLING IOBACOOB OF THE BEST PRANDS. Derby, Juno, Navy Twist, Diadem, Buby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nugget, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2t>z Is, 4oz 2?. Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEON.*, More to arrive, . PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas for li. WATCHES, 1 AM SELLING CBEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, efc ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS^ from tht Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, A«hburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired ud re-oorered with beife material!. Koim »Rd Scim»m grouedi