THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakakuaka, April 5, 10.10 a.m. Guardian office 11.50 a.m.

Mr Rhodes.

London, .April 4. Mr Cecil Rhodes has left on his* return to Cape Colony Keoeived Wakapuaka, April 5, 1 p.m. Guardian office 1.50 p.m.

A Startling Assertion.

Paris. April & In the Chamber of Deputies M. Devile, a member of the Colonial Party representing Cochin China, stated that British manoeuvring had caused the recent wars m Siam and Madagascar, and stated he held official proof that Englishmen had incited the assassi nation of Frenchmen there. Th« statement created a sensation, M. flanotftux announced that France would not permit the British to inter fere m Madagascar.

Australian.

Frwu> AnooUtion—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Recovered,

Melbourne, April 5 The sum of £190 lodged by Oraddock "with the Safe Deposit Company has been recovered.

The Charlotte Mine Accident

Perth, April 5.

There is a fifth victim of the Charlotte mine accident Kalgoorlie; s man named McGaucbery is dead.

South Africa.

Rruger Warned

$>ress Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, April 5, 1 p.m., Guardian office 1.50 p.m. London, April 4, South African advices state that the leaders of the Afrikander party are alarmed at the condition of affairs m the Transvaal, and warn President Krager that he is friendless so far as Europe is concerned, and that he can not rely upon Afrikander help. The Ousland newspaper advocating Dutch interests, says the Queen's wish for a j peaceful jubilee alone prevents the Bending cf twenty thousand British troops to the Transvaal.

The University Boat Race.

Press Association—By Electric Telegrap Copyright. London, April 2. Oxford won the University Boat Race by two lengths. The betting, prior to the race, was 5 to 1 on Oxford. Received Wakapuaka, April 5, 10 10 a.m., Guardian office, 11.50 a.m. London, April 4. Cambridge were outclassed, and despite several gallant spurts by the light blues Pxfoid won easily at the finish, ihe time fpr the full coprse was J9mins I2secs.

[Oxford has now won 31, and Cambridge 22 races; one iaee, m 1877, lesulted m a dead heat.]

COMMERCIAL

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright,

LONDON MARKETS.

London, April 2. Mutton—First quality 3d, second 2§d, lamb sd. Cheese is firm. New Zealand 55s to 565. Butter—Good and steady consumpion; Australian 88a to 945, Danish 85 kroner. Australian rabbits—Fair demand 9d ; Eng lish ■carce. 1 She .English wheat market shows a general decline of 3d, £ha Continental is changing for the worse, and the American is declining and weak. California^ No X milling wheat 325, Russian 30s 9d, London quotation for No 1 hard Duluth 34*, New York No 2 red winter wheat 81 cents. Victoiian dun peas 265. The Bradford wool market is firmer, and more business ia doing owing to American purchases. The London market is firmer, and the Americans are again operating freely. April 3. To-day's wool sales were brisk. Wasty crossbreds sold well. "Richmond," New Zealand clip, brought 7|d.

HORSE SALE.

At the weekly iiorse Bale m the Arcade on Saturday, Mr David Thomas offered an entry of 29 of all descriptions, for which there was a fair demand. Good young draughts were sold at from £19 10s to £25; podium sorts £12 to £18 ; liaht hnnw fmmi 25fc0£16. " I

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not lnM ourselves responsib'e for the opinions Expressed by our correspondents*

THE SHOOTING SEASON.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—What are our Acclimatisation Socie- I ties to do next ? What absurd idea have they got m delaying the opening of the shooting season for native game until the 17th ? Jf they imagine that they will get any good sport at Kaster I am afraid they will be greatly disappointed, except m places where there can be a, strict watch main tained. Of course, nine tenths of the ccun try sportsmen were out shooting on the Ist of the month, and some of them I know for certain shot some ducks, and I might add that if I had seen any I wouli have done the s-ime thing ; and why ? Because we thought the season had opened. "Sou might again ask why? Beoau&e the way the advertisements appeared cihowed that the season would open on the lßfc, until the very last moment, and any sportsman not taking a daily paper would be totally ignorant of the alteration made until too late. Any party going camp ing out would most probably have started before the Weekly P> ess would have reached them, and the Canterbury Times is out of the question. If the Acclimatisation Societies do not manage better than this who will think of paying fora fishing license, let alone a license to shoot native game ? We want to fißh and shoot too when out camping, and this of course is denied us. The fishing season closes on the 15th, and the shooting will cot commence until two days later, I believe. Of coarse no one knows, not even the societies themselves. By the by, there i» another very ridiculous idea they have got, and that is : that every man who wants to go for a day's duck shooting must have a license for so doing, which he must pay £1 for. How many country sportsmen will do this ? Not more than one m thirty Where people can be wa cfaed, of course the unfor tunate gunners will have to get a license ; bub m country places no one would think of paying £1 'i hey would risk all, and Bhoot without one, and perhaps spoil the sport for a man following who had taken out a license. If the Acclimatisation Societies had com pelled every man who intended shooting native game to get a five shilling license they would have far more money come m, and there would be some'hing like fair play to all. I say there would be more money t^me m, because the country gunner would r sooner pay five shillings than risk a sum ! mons, and nearly all country people will have a shot now and then, but they'll dodge the £1. Trusting that you will be ao kind as to inserts the above at an early date, and thanking you m anticipation,—l am, &c , Charles B. Parkerson. Ealing, .April.2. [The Acclimatisation Societies were not the cause of the change m the date, but the department m Wellington.— Ed,]

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association—By Elecmc Telegraph—

Petroleum at Motorua

New Plymouth, April 5. The work of pilfering down the new bore for petrohsum at Motorua is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily, A depth of 100 feet has now been reached.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following ia the meteorological report for the week ending April 2, 1897 :—

"Rainfall during March—Alford Forest 6'o, Alford Station 244.

The Brunnor Case.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Hokitika, April 5. At the Supreme Court the cross-examin ation of William Dunn occupied the greater part of th« morning. This witness confessed that he had altered his opinion since giving evidence before the Commission, and now attributed the accident to an outburst of gas from a fall. Professor Black is now being examined. He asserts that though there was a quantity of powdered coal m the Brunner mine there was very 11' tie coal dust, and certainly no coal dust m dangerous quantities.

The Rev T. G. Brooke preached hia fare? well sermon m the Baring Square Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening to one of the largess congregations ever seen m that church—seats having to be put down the aisles. In the review of his three years* labors m the Ashburton circuit, Mr Btooke touched feelingly on the various phases of his work, and regretted that his efforts were not productive of larger results. But still there were some ciumbs of comfort— some rifts m the clouda—that cheered him during hia ministry here. There were sixty three new members added to the church, and he was pleased to say only a fractional part were from other churches, whilst there were removals of nineteen, four had gone to ihe other homo, and some others had'joined another branch of the Christian church. Mr Brooke said he had labored amongst a most sympathetic people, and what success he had attained, he felt it was due very largely to the help thus afforded. He was i aorry thai; the time had come to leave fch«« but hoped that 8 om« *- %he fature j£ would have another opportunity of speaking to them. Miss Kathleen Orr sang the colo, "Pray for me," and tha anthem, 141. He shall feed His Flo'ak," was rendered by the choir. A farewell social will be given to Mr Brooke oh Wednesday evening. _____

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] CROCKERY * * - - - - CROCKERY ENAMELWARE. ENAMELWAEB. QKPACKAGES (\* P A C X A Q E S 40 PACKAGES 4>U PACKAGES Ex S. S. WAIMATE. FLETCHEE BROS., TTAVE just received ncr s. a. Waimate, 25 Packages of Crockery and Enamelware from bWnWt?i *}' Thl" **"*< uthe 8e we are determined «*> give our Customer. th» ~uILJ ilffern^ n8*cfcl°n *B. fchey Wlll readi'y 6«e by comparing the undermentioned Price witn any others m the District, WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. —0 BOCK B BY. CRO CKEEY,— SO Bedroom Sets from 10a 6d per set of 6 pieces, Full size j en*? mJugS| plßin ' Ptin(e<* »*>d enameled, from 2s per set of three 50 Dozen Teapots from 6d eaoh. 100 pressed Tumblers, 2* 6d per dozen 10 Dozen Covered Glass Jam Dishes, 6d each. 50 plain Tumblers, 2s per dozea 100 Down lib Glass Jam Jars, (Lips), 2s 6d per docen. 50 Down 21b Glass Jtrt Jars, Ss 6d per dozen iKn n Ma"n n>- J*rsi l mtn > Quarfcß' and hßlf G*llon» «q«kHy cheap. 150 Dozen Cnps acd Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen 6 Gross White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 4d per dozen Lovely Alarm Clocks, 3s lid each, splendid timekeepers 60 Dozen Pudding Bowls from 4d each, etc., etc. - »Jfca . , JINAMELWAEE. EN A MIL WARE. 25 Dozen Enameled Teapots, & 3d, 2s M, 3s 5d and 3s Ud, (4 Colori 5 Dozen Enameled Kettles 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s Hi 6DX Sd^rQdfl^n^gd l 8 9d ' 28 6d ' 3' 4d> 6 DoZen Enßmelfld fiwe»» 24 Dozen' Enameled Basins, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 24 Dozen Enameled Pie Dishes, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d 20 Do»en Enamled Dinaer Plates, 5s 6d and 6s 6d per dozen. 10 Down Enameled Sonp Plates, 5a 6d and 6s 6i per dozen 8 lß9deaoh> * Domn EnNneltd puXt^^ra^gte^^xod Md v »«< cup Md *~ 6 Dozen Enameled F. ying Pans, Is 2d, Is sd, Is 8d and Is lid each Enameled Preserving Kns, 4« 6d, 5s 3d and 5s 9d each Candlesticks, 7d and lOd eaoh. JAM SEASON. JAM SEASON. Ay ... MAURITIUS SDGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Anyone wjshmg 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. , ,T£ c f n. esfc J ine«aV a, s t!?e Market at prices to Buit everyone's pocket. We have also on hand Pickling Spices of all kinds and of the best quality. tt en» » »»t> <m PRODUCE EX STORE. Sharps 5s 6d per bag. Bran 3s 6d per bag New Potatoes, splendid Sample 141 b Is, 7s per cwt Flour—Rollitt's Supreme at wholesale prices Oatmeal, (Timaru), Diamond Brand, lowest price m town Wheacmeal for Bread and Porridge m 71b and 251 b bags To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBUSTON, FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone 24—80 x 67. 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897. A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, m all the Litest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOVBS, HOSIERY, ft*. SPLENDII) VALUE IN } BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SBIRIINGS, TOWELS, CRH.TONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN M£N'S~AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vesta, Socks, Hat 3 and Capß, Ties, Braces, &c, Ac. The Latest Designs m Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Bbath & C 0,,) CASH DRAPEE & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton. MELLOR'B 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS, NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Aahburton that ii selling the Wonderful Orack proof Calf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on a new and improve! principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Booti and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new goods, Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. ENCOURAGED BY THE STRIKING SCJCOESS OF OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE WE have decided to CONTINUE IT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS MORE, during which time we intend offering all our immense Stock of Boots, Shoes, Slipptrs, Evening Shoes, &c, Tt UNHEARD-OP PRICES. | i Every Pair is. Reduced from 10 to 20 per cent, Anumber of Bargains at any price. All those who have not availed themselves of the WONDKRFQL BARGAINS OFFERED AT TBIS ESTABLISHMENT should do so immediately. For Pricey acs our window and doors. The public have never had a chance to ncttl* such epjendid value m BOOTS AND SHOES aa that now offered them at McDonald & mcdiarmid's 3. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, East Street. N.B.—Any description of Boot or Shoe mada to measure at th« loweit Priw m tow» t Only Bjit Material vied..



JR. Alexander, RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, ASHBURTON. rriHE Adverti er desires to inform his A. Friends and the General Public, that he makes a specialty of keeping m stock the very highest c ass of spirits so that the public may rely on being supplied with the purest liquor obtainable. The following list will show what can be procured :— WHISKIES. Scotch.—Walker's Kilmarnock m bulk and case; Buchanan's Glasgow—"Old Smuggler " ; D.C.L. — Liqueur; Highland Nectar ; Highland Club and V.O. Special; BernardanriCo., Leith—"Encore" ;Gilboy's "Provost"; Robertson, Dund.ee—fine old Scotch ; Brown, Glasgow—4 Crown ; Daw son's Glenlivet " 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 Autrim-puremalt; Sir John Power's Special. Amebioan. — Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, Ontario. The following whiskies ia hulk always m stock—Walker's, Elewajj "sand Sons, Mitchell V.O. M, Usher's, special reserve, BfRANDISS, Bisquit Dubouqhe, V.0.C.8, and *** * j Henneaaev'- C- * *. p ftßcft i Combeau's Coffnic; j uiea . R om f or( j' B Old Oognafl n j ChampagDe Cognac for invalids; Australian brandy—the best; Denis Mounie's brands—bulk and case; Martell's Dark. Gins of all grades, and English and Colonial bottled Ale and Stout, and Dunedia and Christchurch Buik Beer always m stock. All classes of Liqueurs, including Bene dictine, Chartrense, Curacoa, Cherry Brandy, Sherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy, and Maraschino. WINES. A long wine list, including Special Invalid Port. Tobacco, Cigars, and Cigarettes, the best brands. The Cafe is open from seven a.m. till eight pa, during which time tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril, etc., can be supplied. All liquors have been reduced m price to meet the requirements of the Public. B ALEXANDEB, REFRESHMENT ROOMS, RAILWAY STATION, AvSHBURTON. 3 205 , F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. XUST ARRIVED—A large assortment of Tobacconist's Goods, and I am selling at greatly reduced prices—-PIPES—GiB.D's, , Don's, and other makers. Wills' Tobacco, m tins, 2oz Is, 4o^. 2a. CIGARS of the best, brands—Manillas, 5 for Is. TOBACCOS —Welcome Nugget, Diadem, Golden Eagle* Derby, Ruby, etc., etc. CIGARETTES of all the best makers—U.N.Q/S, 6di Cleavers' Shaving Soap, Is; Pears' Shaving Soap, Is 3d Soap and Bowl, Is ; Frossard's Swiss Cigars, 2s 3d a bundle. 4 i(> MY Tuner* ?£r Harrow, is now m Ash buiton, Orders sent m at once. „ ; pt!y attended to. Pianos, and Ofgans, sold on easy time payments Bicyoles-^Thei Star, Victor, and Colombia; ladies*and gents' extras. Typewriters-Yost, Remington, a,ad Paughdyty.,—H,. M, Josm<



I WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ALL RA.TES UNPAID after APRIL 30, 1897 ; will be SUED FOR without further notice. By Order. JOHN KILGOUR, Collector. Ashburton, Apiil 5, 1897. 4 40 notice" ANY Person found trespassing on the Riveredale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of Aps il 1897. 433 ASHBURiON COOPERATIVE MONEY CLUB. ALL those interested m joinins; the j above club are requested to attend a public meeting m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY evening, 6th inst, at 8 o'clock sharp, JOHN McKEAGUE, 4 29 Secretary. ________ I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for fchs Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALTER, THE ''EQLIPSE" WORKS "pfAYfi £2j£N REMOVED TO Larger and more Commodious Premises, BARING SQUARE, j (Near Post Office.) LADIES' AND GENTLE MBN'd CYCLES By the best makerß from £29{ Terras if required, Early application necessary. CYCLE REPAIRS of all Descriptions. TYBES a Specialty. Only best materials. used, Second-hand Machines Sold on Commission. Machines for Hire. JUST ARRIVED—A full line of Cycle Lamps and Sundries of all kinds. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOEKS, BARING SQUARE 4 16 ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. I)REPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower Etst street, Ashburton. Umbrelhs re-covered aud turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. R___[l "", '-. .■r.?- i -^r* Hanmer and Graves. DIP. _ DIP. TT7-E ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in ' the occupation of Mr Brooke, aud are prepared to dip sheet* th^re at current rates. Little's Dip will be ueed. WE have various eujna fop investment on Freehold/ Stowify



Business Notices SPECIAL NOTICE TO TIMEKEEPERS. I TUST RECEIVED, direct from the Manufacturers, a few HALF-HOUR CHRONOGRAPHS. The Special advantages are— I 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. I : PRICE (with Guarantee)— £32 lOs, | TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM S. SALEK, | WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, ! | EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. i t L L . . ... t ... ... | r*s*mgga&^£^* steam carriage factory, j'IjRWJJ^ F. ANpHITsTEEI, BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Siriot Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we oan guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into a;ood order by having them well painted, and our workmen are m the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— In this as m all other parta of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34



TO LET. CO I TAGE and two sections, fronting Allen's road, Allenton, FOX SALE. SUBURBAN property well situated on I Belt Rohd, Allenton. £ acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, i and all conveniences, detached wash-house, and other buildiuge. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes : walk from Domain. i For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ! TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS, FOR SALE AT~A SACRIFICE. JfifV/"^/~\ — Price required for tha oU I t)\.' strongly built commodious GRAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a QUARTER OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, being T.S. No. 56. As there are three doors, it could easily be i 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 gristinß mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. FOR SALE, the following R.Ss., fenced and mostly m the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acres 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. Qn account of the Mortgagee, -O A "V PRICEI required for two acres o&ttf land close ij> the W***- *T. „„ Belt, being Lot 100 or. •*- . •-" .{, , firiainal »*'- ' snored and Allen's t»ugiu»i i(J plMi p ormerly owne( j Dy M r jd. Bosenberg. Easy terms of payment can be arranged if required. Apply at once to '"'*£. BULLOCK, Agent. FOB SALE. 4OQ ACRES, fenced, well watered,, 4fct/O and improved, with Cottage, Shed, Yards, etc., thereon, fronting Winslow and Bangitata Bridge Road, about our miles from Binds and close to a School, A WO, 4UU English grasses and well watered, ■r^ihe properties of Messrß Liddle Broß. As they are dissolving partnership, these farms are for absolute dale. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. "rpHE N.Z. CYCLIST" JL IN NOW PUBLISHED. THE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST Is Now Published. T[HE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST Is Now Published. 11HE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST In Now Published. mHE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST X Ia Now Published. THE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST Is Now Published. THE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST Is Now Published. THE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST lv Now Published. mHE « NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST JL Is Now Published. mHE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST I Is Now Published. THE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST Is Now Published. njIHE NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST | Is Now Published. On Sale at all Booksellers. £20 m Prizes, write for the Prospectus. 4_30 ' T3 ARRETT BROS, have just opened some -|3 new lines m clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling m the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajb Street. ■ ■■ . ■•■....- ;•, r.



D, Thomas. A MEETING OF CREDITORS of the late Edward Rtpfingale will be Held m MR D, THOMAS' OFFICE, i West Street, ABhburton, ON MONDAY, APETL 12, 1897, at 2 p.m. ( D. THOMAS, I 4 41 Auctioneer. i PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMhNT. I Clearing- Sale WILLOWBY. | THURSDAY, APRIL. 16. MR DAVID THOMAS have received iuatructions to sell on the farm of: the late Me, R. E. Stoddarv, Willowby, ! THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THEREON, | •onsißting of— SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS AND SUNDRIES. Full particular* m future advertisement. D. THOMAS, 4 43 Ashburton* ! Friedlander Bros., Limited. "~TOK PBiVATE^ALET' OKf\ ACRE FARM AT WAKANUL , MR GEORGE COE'S farm not having been sold by auction, we are now prepared to treat for the sale of same j privately. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 47 ' T. Bullock. Ofl ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE. ]j!OR 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 ra are invited for this aa the mortgagee is determined to realize. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, as follows:— £11 10s, price wanted fo» T.S. 818 Aitben Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street, The owners are desirous of realising , Terme if required. Apply T. BrTLLOCK, Agent.



Alfred Harrison. UNRESERVED SALE OF NEARLY NEW FURNITURE, MR ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr H. Dioole, who ia leaving for Auckland, will Sell by Pubiic Auction, at HIS RESIDENCE, COX STREET, The Whole of his FUENITUEE & EFFECTS, Comprising the Contends of 5 romed House, Sitting, Dining, Bedrooms and Kitchen Furniture and Effect?. All nearly new. Sale at 1 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 27 Auctioneer. Public notices. CHAFF CUTTING. mHOMAS BRADFORD having now re- JL covered from his recent accident, is again m charge m person of his engine and plant. He will be obliged if farmers and others will forward their orders to himself only, as Mr S. Hume is not now m his employ. 4 42 THOMAS BRADFORD. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT^ MR WALTER TJMMS bus baen ap pointed Pp. U N D, KE E P E'R and RANKER for the" above District from this da.te. 0. E. FOOKS * SON, Clerks to the Longbeacti Koa.d Board. J^l!L!l2!!I_ 3 44 LoNGBEACH ROAD BOARD. TITQTIOE is hereby given that the FIRST isj BRIDGE from the River Hinds, on Surveyor's Road, is CLOSED from April 6th inst. for Repairs, and the said Road is therefore Btopped for Traffic until further notice. O. E. FOOKS & SUN, Clerks to the Longbeach Road Board. April 5, 1897. 3 45. thanes! MR WILLIAM STODDART desires to tender sincere thanks on behalf of himself and the widow and children of the late Robert Edward Stoddart, for sympathy and kindness shewn them m their late bereavement. 3 48 NOTICK ALL accounts against the Estate of the late R. E. &to.>part must be sent m to the undersigned on or before Jsth April, J397, or they will not be recognised. (Signed) JOSEPH SEALY. 3 47 "~~]^ZAAR"~STABLESi BURNETT STREET, AS H.BURTON, (Close to Arcade) TTAVING taken over the above com modius Stables, I beg to solicit a continuance of the liberal support given to my prede cessor. I can supply at a moment's notice BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Alsojt FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at a\l hours. .S. TREVUBZA, 3 46 PBQPRISXpB,



To the Deaf and tho*e troubled with Noises ia the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fanned aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has jusb issued the 100 th edit:on of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf [ ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelai !e Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafneis by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71 Wanted. LOST— Between East Street and New l*nds, parcel containing Drapery. Finder kindly return to Mail Office. 343 TUST LANDED —A High-claes Kid tl Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s Fully equal to usual 5s 6d quality. —W. H. Collier. BED Chaff, Bed Chaff (fresh and clean) 9d per bag ; splendid Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or 8s 6d per 2cwt sack, at Fletcher Bros. T3OLLITT & CO.'S Supreme Flour and X\i Wbeatmeal at ooßt price. Sharps 5s 9d and Bran 3s 6d per bag, delivered.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FOUND— Nineteen shilling* cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling m the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known-250 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful gooda, German made.—A. Orr. 3 14 WAN TED Known—For good boot wear try Mjellor's Zealandia Boot Store, "\TKW~LIN !< Sin Clothing. A flrstTclaTß '< ly Colonial Tweed Suit at 30s. Call and ! see. Grand range of Men's Mercery.— W. H. Collier. IF your boys and girls* are rough on boots try Mellor's Indestructible Schoo Boots WANTED Known—Special Show m our Mantle and Dress Rooms on Friday 26th iiisfc, and following days. The cream of the Colonial Mills m Dress Tweeda and a large variety of Single Robes to Select from. In-pection cordially invited. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known-^First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dress materials and trimmings. Our usua) choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Mauufactuiers, some special lines m Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling m the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known—A. Orb, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges, defy sea, air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m this department during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and pattern, and at best possible value?.—Mitchell and Turner.



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