CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

The annual show of the Ashburton Chry nanthemum o>ub was held m Ili3 Orange Hall yesterday, and the Club mv t be con gratulated on giving lovers of the winter flower a rare treat indeed. For months growers have been complaining of the adverse season, and expressing fears that the extraordinary drought would prevent them doing any good at the show. Doubt leßß many of the less enthusiastic, and those whose facilities for growing chrysanthemums are not so great as they could wish, were altogether out out of the running by the adverse season, and so the number of ; exhibitors was less than it might have been bad the conditions as to season been more favorable. But the show proved that we have many growers amongst us whose love for the recreation of the amateur florist is such as to enable them to rise above all difficulties, and compel nature, under very •Adverse circumstances to yield her floral beauties, and present them m all the per feotion of ripe maturity. All things con eidered, though the classes m chrysanthe mums alone were not crowded with competitors, and competition was restricted to the few enthusiasts who, as above said, have risen above all difficulties, there was a magnificent display of most beautiful blooms of the rarest and most charming kinds of the flower which iB the pet care of the Society. Mr Baylies, Actou, send up stands of Japanese varieties whioh were a source of great pleasure to the many visitors who oame to enjoy the display, and Mrs Buahell, showing, like Mr Baylies, m the open class, presented a superb stand of large flowering kinds. In the amateur division, the honors were gained by Messrs John Orr, John Coohrane, J. C. Oawßey, B. Baker, H. C. Craighead, and Mrs Hugo Friedlander. A ipecia\ class that was very well filled was one for lady amateurs only, and m the prize list the names of Mis Buahell, Mrs H. Friedlander, Mrs Cawsey, Miss Grigg, Miss Baker, and the Misses Snodgraßß were pro- ; minent. Speoial classes were opened for . plants of individual excellence. In these, Mr ( Leohner's premier Japanese bloom m theßhow was a striking feature, as were the Japanese incurved exhibit of Mr Bay lias, Mr : Baker's incurved, and the Japanese blooms m special amateur classes of Mr Cawsey and Mr John Orr. The dinner table decorations, of which there were seven entries, were superb productions of art. One could dwell at great length on the details of those " seven stars " of beauty, noting every point of effect, every charming blend of color, and artistic arrangement of flower to harmonise with the delicate or deep shade of the centre satin or velvet, or the bright sheen of the mirror that gave ft lake-light effeot to the middle of the table. Had space allowed there was opportunity given m these tables to speak of the thought and study the designs of those tables mußt have received from the fair artists whose dainty hands arranged them, and one can easily imagine that for many days past there have been pictures always present to the minds of those competitors — pictures of snowy napery-covered tables with centres of old gold, of rich orange, of deep purple, fringed with crystal vases of beauteous flowers, or creeping fern that twined its tendrils lovingly around the stems or veiled the petals of the stately flowers whose too rich color it was the miseion of the fern to tone and repress. There if? no room for detail m this notice, let it suffice to say that the seven exhibitors who laid out those seven tables of 6ft x 3ft surface, and decorated them aB they did, conferred a pleasure upon the visitor for which the Club is deeply indebted. There were decorated go-carts and bicycles, all exceedingly pretty, and each giving evidence of cultivated taste, but m neither was the opportunity for artistic effeot given that the table decorations afforded. From Mr Joneß, of Exeter Nursery, Christchurob, the Club received yeomanly assistance. He sent quite a cartload of pot plants m full flower and foliage plants of richest hue for exhibition on the stage, and the display made here waa strikingly effective. Some care had been exercised m the arrangement of Mr Jones' exhibit, so that the very best was done with it that could be done, and it was the first thing really that caught and filled the visitor's eye as he entered the door. Mr John Orr, too, had two finely furnished chrysanthemum plants m pots for exhibition only. But the pota were only for convenience of carriage of the plants, which that morning had been dug from the border and potted for the show. In the evening music, etc., formed a portion of the entertainment. The instrumentalists were Mra Bowman Fox and Mra Claridge and Miss Gates, piano ; Miss Simmonds, violin ; while Miss Barratt waa an acceptable solo vocalist. At a meeting of the Committee held after the exhibition closed, speoial votes of thanks were passed to those who had provided the mußio, and to the judge, Mr N. Smith, of Christchuroh, whose adjudications had given the fullest satisfaction. The following is the

Prize List-

OPEN p;VI8I«JS. Cab Blooms. — Eighteen Japanese, dißtincfc varieties. Firßt, cash prize given by the! Vioe-President, Mr Dodds ; eecond, cash prize, given by Mr J. H. Rule.— Mr Baylis 1. Six Japanese, one variety. Firsb, cash prize sa, given by Mr Britton ; aecoiid, caßh prize 2a 6d, given by Mr J. H. Rule.-Mr Baylia 1. Twelve truasea large flowering Ohryaan themuma, two each of Bix diatinot varietiea, 3 blooma on each truaa. Water pots, value Sa, given by Mr W. J. Adama.— Mra Biuhell 1. AMATEUR DIVISION. Cut Blooma.— Twelve Japanese, distincb varietiea. First, cash prize given by Dr Claude ijieoond, gooda value 6.3, given by Messrs Haqmer and Graves. — John Orr 1, John Ooohrane 2. Six Japanese, dietincb varieties. First, goods value sa, given by Mr Smith ; aeoond, 2a 6d.— J. 0. Oawsey 1, John Orr 2. . Four Japanesa, one variety. Cash prige given by Mr McFarland.— John Orr 1. Six incurved, diatinot varietiea. Cash prize given by Mr F. Black. — John Coohrane 1. Four incurved, one variety. First, goods value sa, given by Mr H. M. Jones ; second, 28 6d— B. Baker 1, John Orr 2. Twelve bunches or sprays of large flower ing chrysanthemums, two each of six distinct varieties. Cash prize ss, given by Aahburton Publishing Company.— John Coohrane 1. < NEVV EXHIBITORS— £UT J|LOOMB. (For Amateurs who have never taken a prize •' " ' f6r Chrysanthemums.) i Six Japanese, dietinob varieties. Cash prize, ss, given by Mr Stephens — B. Baker 1. Six Japanese, distinct varieties, out-door grown. First, gooda value sa, given by Mr Undrill; aeoond,. 2. 9 Od— H. C ? Qraighead J. and 3, * Six- incurved, distinct varieties. Caßh prize given by Mr Dore ; goods value 33 6d, given by Mr J. Wilson— B. Baker 1. Six sprays of large flowering Chrysan themums. First, goods value ss, given by Messrs Oraighead and Berryman ; seoond, 5> 8 gd — Mrs H. Friedlander 1, Mrs J. 0. , qaWsey 2. * IiADY EXHIBITORS. " (Grown and exhibited by lady amateurs only.) ' ■ Six Japanese, diatinpb varieties. Cash prize, ss, given by Mr Miller— Mrs ßuahell 1. Six incurved, not lobb than three varieties. Qoodß value si, given by Mr Mellor; second, 3s 6d— Mrs Bushell 1, Mrs J. C. Cawsey % Baaket of Chrysanthemums (any foliage), for girls under the age of 16. Box chocolates, value ss, given by Mr Flower ; second, 2s 6d —Miss Olive Snodgross 1, Miss Baker 2 Floral design of Chrysanthemums (any foliage), to be hung on a wajl. (Mass water jug, Value ga 9d, givep fty a friend ; seoond, ga 6d— Mrs S«go Friedlapder 1, Mrs Bushell g and h o, B&Uvootn bouquet of chrysanthemums. Firsb prize ss, second 2s 6d— Mrs Bushell 1, Miss Violet Snodgrasß 2, Three vases of chrysanthemums (any foliage), to be judged for their decorative effect. First prize, a pair of vases, value 15l» given by Mr.G. T. Smith ; second, cash s«k given by Mr Drummond—^lisß M. Grigg Ollbb Buihdl 2. «<i -'' •■' ■' 1 Dinher ' Üble-! decoration of chryaanthe mums, any foliage, table hoc to e?ceed 6ft x Zffe— Miss Kathleen Qrr apd Mrs H; Fried lander J, Mrs Buckley 0, Mrs G. F. Dodda jjoi (Seven «ntrlei.)

J Decorated Go-oart — Miss Violet Parnell 1 Decorated Bicycle— Miss Kathleen Orr 1. (Five entries.) Premier Jap bloom m the bliow — R. Lechner 1. Premier Jap incurved— Mr Baylis 1. Premier incurved chrysanthemum —B. { Baker 1. Premier Jap bloom (amateur)— J. 0. Oawsey 1, John Orr 2.

The Much-Travelled One.

j A LADY AS HIS RIVAL. Mrs R. S. Smythe, the well-known entrepreneur, who hs>s successfully introduced so many artistic celebiides to southern, shores and southern audiences, has earned for hirnseif, at least m Australia, the soubiiquet of 'the much travelled one. 1 In Sydney, however, there is a lady who hss travelled very extensively, and whose frequent journey ing, m fact, brought on an illness which ended m arwraia and general debility, We refer to Mrs Johns, of 60 Yurong street. 1 After my last journey,' she says, * I began to feel very low and depressed m spirits. I oould scarcely eat anything, and I become very thin, whllsb my face was as yellow as. if I had a severe attack of jaundice. A old friend, who met me m the street, looked me straight m the face and passed me by without recogni tion, and she was positively ahocked when I ran after her and told her who I really was, I got from bad to worse j the least exertion wearied me, and my ordinary housework became too much for me. My gums grew quite white, and my lips looked a blueish grey color. My sleep was restless and disturbed, and I was so tired m the mornings that I could hardly get out of bed. and when I did I used to lay on the sofa, feeling I hardly oared what happened to me. I saw a doctor, who said I needed a strong tonic, and I had several bottles of physic from him, besides other bottles of tonics which I obtained from chemists ; but I grew no j better. I was m this mit-erable and hopeless condition when I heard from someone who had be<m cured by them about Dr Williams' Pink Pills, and I at j once got some. After taking a few I was agreeably surprised to find a real and distinct change for the better. I got rid of that miserable depression of spirits, which m itself was enough to keep me ill, and m a few days I was able to sleep the night through without interruption. PAe Pills, too, gave me a good appetite, aud I began, slowly to get cheerful and fat again. My color came back, and after taking six boxes I was completely cured and found myself as strong as ever, I shall [always remember my cure with gratitude, and shall, you may be sure, recommend this wonderful medicine to any of my friends who may have had the bad fortune to stffer as I did." Mrs Johns is now most bright and vivacious, whilst the pretty pink glow of j perfect health is noticeable upon her cheeks — a marvellous change for the better when compared with her former ! I appearance. The action of Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People 13 directly on the blood, and thus io is that they are so famous for cure of anaemia, indigestion, insomnia, after-effects of fevers, ihenmatnm, weak heart, scrofula, consumption, chronic erysipalas, and for restoring pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health. They are also a splendid nerve and spinal tonic, and thus have cured many oases of I paralysis, locomotor ataxia, neuralgia, St. Vitus' dane?, and nervous headache. They are 6old by chemists, and by tho Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Welling ton, N.Z 1 at 3s a box, or six for 163 6i, but are genuine only with the full name on each box. . See that your ohemist gives you Dr Williams' and that he does nob substitute something which he says is just as good when making your purchases. The 4 jast as good ' oost him less money, and he is looking out for his pock^b, not your health.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves rosponsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents;

THE PRICE OF WHEAT.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib, — I Bee, by an advertisement m your columns, that there will be an auction sale of grain m Ashburton on Thursday nest, when about 60,000 bushels of wheat will be offered. Now, I wish to sound a note of warning to those who may be tempted to put their grain m the catalogue of this sale. Eiißb of all, I e&y— Farmers, remember the eyeopener you got at the grain sale held m the Arcade about four years ago. Next, remember the worda of "Harker"; and finally, to see the nakedness oi the land, just have a peep into the grain stores. Than, if you think the time ripe for selling, consider whether it. will be safest for you to pub a price on your grain, or to stand by and give the auctioneer your nod of assent or not. If I am Dot much mistaken, there will be such a scramble for wheat before long as has not been seen m New Zealand for many years: Ab the bubble ia burst, and the ring broken, it is now, Evert? Man for Himself.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, May 11 Wool to-day has a good sale, with a slight upward tendency. The sales olose on the 20th inst. May 12 Wheat is quieter, and pricea are un changed. Foreign is held for Is advance. Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, undev' date lOEh instant:— <The wheat market is feverish; a feeling of uncertainly prevails, and prices' are likely to change one way or the other at any moment. Trade generally is unfavorably affeoted by the value of wheat."

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency pompany Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated 11th May 1898 :— " Wool— The Bales progress firmly. Siuce close of last sales the following descriptions j have altered m price as under : — Crossbred —Medium greasy, par ab £d per lb lower ; slipe, medium washed, medium Bcoured, aoarse greasy, coarse washed, coarse scoured, greasy lambs, id per lb lower. Merino— Scoured super, greasy medium inferior, scoured medium and inferior, par to 2cl per lb lower ; greasy lamba medium an,d inferior, £d per lb, lower* Other descriptions un changed. The total quantity catalogued to date is §6,00Q bales. The total quantity withdrawn, to date ia 75QQ.

FULLER'S MYRIORAMA.

I The excellence of Mr Fuller's first enter- J fcainment was so pronounced that its fame I spread widely during Thursday, so that there I was a crowded house awaiting him when he I opened with "Through Ireland m a jaunting j oar." The scenes depicted were of the very I highest class, being photographs of the I actual places shown, but admirably colored I by artists of ability, and they comprised I pictures taken from the leading cities and I towns of Ireland, m whicti historical I interest, architectural beauty, or patriotic j or other association made them worthy of I note. But the beauty of the Emerald Isle is I not restricted to fine cities, but ranges over J lake aod tarn, hill and fell, mountain, t>rr, land flowing river, wi'h broken falls and I sounding cataract. Woodland on the plain I vies with the verdure olad hills to please j the eye and delight the sense, and I the whole country ia one that supplies I the divinest subjects for the pencil of the I artist, the aublemeßt thoughts to the brain lof the poet. And so Ben Fuller m search of I novelties for his myriorama culled abun dantly from the Irish artists who make I limelight effects their study. The exhibition I of beautiful Irish scenery m " Through Ire- I land on a jaunting oar," was the result of a I visib paid by him to Ireland last year, and I that his catering m this connection was I satisfactory the hearty applause that greeted I each, to many ia that large audience,, well- I known Bcene, waa sufficient evidence. The I musio, both vocal and instrumental, was of I the highest class, and mostly illustrative of I the special subject m hand, Mr John I Fuller's tenor and Mr Howard Cham- I bers' bass being extensively used m I Irish melodies. The former's " Minstrel boy," followed by " Alice, where arb thou," was applauded to the eoho, while the latter's "Philadelphia" and "Father O Fiynn " were splendidly given, and loudly redemanded. Miss Hettia Warden sang "Killarney" most charmingly, while the delightful pictures of the lakes scenery were being run across the screen, «and at another period she danced a jig very featly, Among other items were G. R. Sim's story " Christ mas m the Workhouse" ; the deserted orphan girl, ragged, homeless, and hungry, dying on [ the grave of her dead mother while Bleek Christians inside the church, who had passed her at the church door, sang "Or a pro nobis " (Mr Fuller being the singer) ; " Alone m the Desert " the descriptive song by Mr Howard Chambers; and "Dublin Bay," Mies Hettie Warden being the vocalist. The pictures for all these were beautifully shown, and the enthusiastic musical professor series were funny indeed. Miss Lydia Walters recites with taste and feeling, and it was she who told the story of the Christmas m the workhouse, and told it well. Mr John ' Flora's "Irish Jubilee" is likely to be remembered for some time — the most amus- , ing pieae of comic singing we have heard foe many a day. Mr Fuller will show again on Saturday, May 21, when he will give a matinee for children m the afternoon, and m the evening his celebrated Scotoh series, " Glasgow, and doon the watter."

Latest Items.

Flower Painting —The beautiful panel of chrysanthemum flowors, painted by Miss Cookaon, and offered as a prize m one of the classes at the Chrysanthemum Show, is on view m the window of the Ashburton Drapery Company. Mr Shrimpton has given it a good position, and it catches the eye of the visitor on his right on crossing the threshold. Rakaia Cbicket Club.— A special general meeting was held on Wednesday evening of the members of the Rakaia Cricket Club. It was reported that the Club was the winner of the cup, and it was decided that a social should be held next Wednesday evening, when the same would be formally presented, and that afterwards it should be kept m the Public Library, if the committee would take charge of it. Lahrikinisik' — Mr Marsden isstill finding trouble with boys who attempt to obtain lollies from the machine at the railway siation under false pretences. Waßhers, lead circlets, &c, are made use of m vain, but their use is not calculated to do the machinery any good. Mr Marsden offers a reward.

News m Brief.

A meeting of the Poultry Society will be held m the Treasurer's Office this evening at 8 p.m. Mr Dr Thomas wishes to notify thathe'has received instructions from Mr Roes Jones to sell by public auction his compact suburban property at the Arcade to-morrow at 2 p.m.

Auction Sales— To-morrow.

David Thomas, at the Aroadq— Sale oj Mr Eeeß Jones' sub.urb.an property} 200 acres at Y&leUcv ; at) Z o'clock sharp, T. Bullock, at the Arcade-— l6O acres at Winslow 350 acres ab Waterton ; ab 11,30.

THEVTASHBORION GOAKDIAJS: FRIDA2, MAY 13, 1S&&.



FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. fJIANK Containing SAUCEPANS, BOILERS, A KETTLES, slightly damaged by Fire to be sold at about H4LF the ordinary price. We advise our Customers to give us an early call if they want to buy a good Cheap and Serviceable KETTLE or SAUCEPAN as we have such a demand for them. Enamelware. Enamelware. | SO OASES ENAMELWARE. WE have just reoeived a large consignment of Steel Enamel ware, whioh we hay« marked at very low prices to make room for further shipment?. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN STOCK AT PRESENT :- Steel Enameled Jugs Potato Steamers Steel Enameled Saucepans _ Stewpana Basins Billies Teapot! Collanders Kettles £. 1,, and I pintMuga Padding Basina FishSlicers Baking Diaheß Hot Water Jurs Pie pishes Coffee Pot a Mixing Bowls COME EAKLY & SECURE THE BARGAINi?* Duchess Tea. . Duchess Tea. THIS Famous T< a is now all the rage, m fact the demand haa far exceeded our most sanguine expectations. Appended below will be found a few recommendations praising up this well-known Tea. c Mbs Mobton, East Street, informs us that the Tea give* the greatest satisfaction to her numerous Customers. • . ... . . • Mr Hoffam, Burnett Street, Bays— That it is the finest Flavored and most Economical Tea that he has ever tried. G. W. Lbadley, Esq., saya — That it ia equal, if not superior to any ©w 4cP Tea that he has been Using, and he oan thoroughly recommend it. . .- REMEMBER these are only a few of the many bonafide Testimonials that we. hare received, and any of them can be substantiated at any time. This Tea ia mixed with the LVTcST MACHINERY recently purchased by us, and therefore the Tea can be depended upon to be of uniform quality. GIVE THIS TEA A TRIAL AND YOU WILL USE NO OTHER. W FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Ash burton, and High Street, Christcharcb; INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELBBACH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PEICES HAVING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the Australasiftfl Incandescent Gas Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at ihe following reduced prices :— C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15a EACH. C BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17a 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, -10a EACH. ! N, BURNERS, WITH BYE P^SS, 11s 6d EACH. Mantles for abore are now reduced to 2s 6d each. No Householder can aflord to be any longer without the Incandescent Light The C Burner gives FiVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burner, with » c«« sumption of gas less than ONE-THIRD of the g«. FOR EULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFFTTEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASH BURTON. 4 99 DSHKpVi «P1» % lliii«liL_B ■ W A w^^^m THE ANGLO SPECIAL. The Easiest Running and Best Built Machine m New Zealand : ■ ■ :o: BUILT TO YOUB OBDER. . >■■ ■ T7UTTED with B.S.A. parte. Weldless Steel Tubing, Westwood Hollow Rims, Dunlop Tyres, Brooke's Saddles, Enamelled any Color, and any Gear. Gentlemen's £21. Ladies' £22. • . ■ t EASY TIIVE]{IPA¥MSKTS ARRANGED. Hallenstein fim.&jQo. *• G - B * mo l m «.



OUR ANHCAL STOCKTAKING COMMENCES ON SATURDAY NEXT. AIAAA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- <sCiXvJv/\-/ mongery, Brush ware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be cleared at very low prices For CASH. As the bulk of the above lines have been imported direct, we are m a position to offer the besb value m the diatricb. We have just landed ex *' Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- cluding — 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strong as Washing Soda or Ex- tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyerß. OAftSON & CO, ' GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tancred Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyerß of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 5 99 NOTICE BY THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE UNDER "THE UNCLIMED L4NDS CT, 1894." To the owner or owners of a parcel of land containing 30 acres, more or leßs, being Rural Section 5737, Block VIII., Alford fcjurvey DJBtriob, m the Provincial District of Canterbury. The land was Crown granted to Tom Poole Dines, deaoribed as of Mount Peel, carpenter, who oinnOt be traced. WHEREAS the Public Trustee has instituted inquiries, and has not thereby ascertained who the owner of owners of the above-described land is or are, and believes that such owner ip, or owners are, not m the colony : Now, this notice calls upon such owner or owners, within six months of 'the date of the publication of this notice m this Gatelte, to establish to the satisfaction of the Public Trustee his or their title to the land specified m thia notice ; and if bucli owner does or owners do not, within the time limited, so establish his or their title, th Public Trustee will exercise the powers and authorities granted to him m and by " The Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894." Dated this sth day of March, 1898. A. A. DUNCAN, Deputy Public Trustee. [Note. — This notice was published m the New Zealand Gaxelte on the 10th day of March, JB9B,



ANDREW ORR HA IS JUST OPENED a Second Ship, ment of NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER. Specially Selected. Splendid Lot of NEW MANTLES * CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES. New Kid Gloves, Corsets and Umbrellas, ' beat makes, Carpets, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASBBURTON. Inspection Invited. ANDREW ORR. ANDREW ORR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL XT ACTS like a Charm for and Rheumatism, Everyone who haa tried it ie delighted with it. It ia a full yard wide and thoroughly shrunk. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW Eider Down Quills, JUST OPEN. EXCEI-tEWX VALUE. ANDREW ORR



VT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBJ OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 170 Acres OF LAND, NEAR CHERTSEY, mO BE LET FOR CROPPING. Apply FKIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. WE HAVE FOR SALE- MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED; Grown by E. HE ft RING, Esq., o£ ALPOKD STAHON. True to name, an excellent 'yielding "Wheat, and a Grand Change. v Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED- _^ k Most Koouowicftl



TO LET. /""lOTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two \j Feotion?, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. ~ TO LET. 2i ACRES 2£ Together with Dwelling House of four rooms and other buildiugs thereon, Bituated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Rental required~6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. ffoir.e of six rooms, also Stable, with two I acres of land, near the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, I One Acre of land, together with a four- roomed Cottage and Scnllery, nearly new j good cooking range. Near the East Belt. Rental, 6a per week. , Apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ' EOE "PEIYATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 ACttES Of Really First-class Land, With Large House, Mve-Btalled Stable And Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to Intending purohaHerß on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. TTTB ARE BUYERS of' HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited]



, T Bullock. SATU'KDAY7~MAY 14. 160 A ™ 160 WITH Houße etc, thereon, about 3 Miles from Winslow, belonging to Mr H.' Whiting. Intending purchasers are reminded that the sale of this property takes place at the Aroade on the above date. At 11.30 a.m. 5 119 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ALLENTON. to"et. 10 ACRES JO FIRST-CLASS Land, together with a Substantially Built Dwelling House of six rooms, surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well Blocked with fruit trees. There is also a Stable and Shed. The property is well situated at the corner of Middle and Allen'B Road, and fronting the Wakanui Creek. Rental required— £4o per annum. XT BULLOCK, Agent. TO LETJ ANICS Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourse Road, 4 acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc, or 14 acres if so desired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 1 /COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, Vy' nearly new, situated m Aitken Street East. Rental 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "UELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. TTTB aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks forjour success THfcJ ZSALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and>est ' assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoei m endless variety. FOR BEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEAXANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all vre ask JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED^STEKT, ASHBURTON.



Public notices kewarS ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Aqhburton, 5 113 J. MARSDEN. ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION, AS the Concert m connection with the Aehburton Musical Union is now approaching, Members are particularly requested to be regular. Members Only will be admitted to rehearsals, W. JOLLIFFE, 5 116, Hon. Sec. A MEETING of the Ashburton Borough Council will be held on MONDAY, May 16th, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and determining claims and objeo* tions to the Burgess Roll. 5 120 CHAS. REID, Mayor. PUBLIC TBUST OFFICE. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- TEED BY&THE BTATE. fTIHE OFFICE undertakes the following JL business : — 1. The administration of all Intestate Estates. 2. The executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their Executor. Also the administration of Trusts renounced by previously appointed Trustees. 3. The administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- I mentq, I 4, The administration of the estates of I Lunatics and Lunatic Patients. I 5. The management of property as I Attorney or Agent for the owner. I 6. The deposit; of Wills for safe custody. I The Public Trust Office, although a I department o$ the State, is absolutely free I from politioal interference or control. ; I Large powers are oonferred by Btatute on I the Publio Trustee, thus supplementing powers contained m Wills for the benefit of I the testator's family. The Public Trustee makes advances on I freehold securities from 4£ per cent. I For particulars as to thej Office and it ß I work apply to the undesigned. A. A. FOOKS, I Agent, Ashburbon. aAMES 0. MARTIN, I Publio Trustee. I J. J. M. Hamilton, I 4 127 District Agent, Christchurch. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKB STOCK TAKING SALE I NOW ON. .£? Kf\ d WORTH . of New and Second- -6Ut>Ul-J hand Bicycles, Lamps, Bells, I Saddles, Toe Clips, Handle Bars, Tyres, I Valvas, Chains, Chain Wheels, Trouser clips, J Westwood Rims, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, I etc., etc, AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 1 Remember — j «^°SALE ONLY LASTS 4 WEEKS. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS warranted to ours Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. .Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxei 4a 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendorß throughout) the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Count iei Drug Company, Lincoln Pgl&Bd,



FOR PRWVTE SALE. I HAVE for Sale a First-class Farm, containing 250 acres, well fenced, watered, and thoroughly improved.) D. THOMAS, 6 60 Ashburton. Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD rTIENDERS are called for the following _L works: — 1. For Carting 600 yards of Shingle, more or less, where required on the Alford Forest Road, from the Town Belt to the corner of Winter's Road. 2. For Reforming and Shinghng Winter's Road, Allenton. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, marked Tender, and left at ihe Road Board Office, West Street, Ashburton, on or before 12 o'clock Noon of SATURDAY, May 14. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 5 73 Clerk.



D. TBOMAS. TO SPECULATORS OR THOSE REQUIR ING A COMFORTABLE HOME. BULLOCK'S AKCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1898 MR DAVID THOMAS has received m BtructioDS from Mr Kees Jones to Sell by Public Auction as above— His Compaob Residential Suburban Property, containing 19 Acres, 2 Roods, 30 Perches, together with a nine roomed House, large Stable, Granary and Trap Mouse, concrete Pig Sties, etc., being R.S. 13757 and situated between Wakanui and Jones' Roads, just across the eastern Town Belt. This property from its position must daily increase m value. The quality of the land cannofc be beaten, and should be eagerly sought after either for speculative or residential purposes: Inspection confidently invited. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 4 271 Ashburton. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. 278J "ACRES. SATURDAY, "MAY 28/1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has received ' instructions from Mr R. 0. Maidens, to Sell by Public Auction as above— ! HIS FARM, containing 278£ Acres of Good Plains Land, and within four miles of Ashburton Saleyard ; being R.S. 27335. " The land is sub-divided into four pad- docks, 50 acres m Dun oats, and 50 acres ploughed ready for crop, and the whole of it is m good heart; There is a Two-Roomed Cottage and Large Shed upon the b&tm. Inspection invited. g Sale at 2 p.m. < f _ 1 D. THOMAS, I 5 115 Aahburton. • *



Wanted, LOST, a Silver Brooch, between Odd- fellows' Hall and Allenton. Finder kindly return to Mrs Randell. 5 118 LOST, on Monday, Bank of New Zealand Pass Book. Finder please leave at the Club or Mail Office. 5 114 WANTED, a good General Servant for country, 123. Apply Mrs Randell. " 5 117 FOR SALE — Section 336, Moore Street, with Stable and Cart Shed and wall Btocked with fruit trees, the property of Mr G. Worner. Apply to G. Jesson, Aahburton. 5 88 WANTED, A. Girl about 14, for th« Country. Apply at first on Satur- day, between two and three to Mas Me- P^ersqn, Tancred Street. 5 110 WANTED every buyer of Flanellette to see ours, before purchasing else- where. Beßt makes m Blankets and Sheet- ing and Pillow Cottons m all widths and Isi Je9. Four Cases Jackets, Mantles and Fur I Goods per Rangitira just opened.— Mitoukll I AND TURNER. A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete so I XjL of Samples m Men's Hats, Caps, I ShivCß aocl lies, th,a newest styles at very I low prieeß. Every description of clothing I m Btock and to order. — Mitchell and 1 Turner. I Known. — That every de- I YY partment ab Mitchell & Turner's I is now fully stocked with new and select I goods which are invariably bought for cash I m the best European Markets, four cases ex I Rangitira now showing* I "\TbUNG Ladies' Journal for May, Wel- -1 JL don's Bazxar, Ladies' Journal and I Home Milliner for April, Mother's Help, I Family Reader (quarterly part), Gentle- I man's Bicycle, English make, cheap for cash, 1 m good order. — H. M. Jones. I T7IOR SALE— Upstanding Brown Mare; IJj saddle or harness; trial. Apply I Offioe of this paper. I TT°5 P * ES « Hot Pieß » Tea » Cofoe, and 8 XX Cocoa, Floyteir's Refreshment! Rooms, I nhnto Percy, Tobaooonist, East Street. I Good advice. Never leave home on a I journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's I Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcpi Bemedy, £\>r % blq by Aehbvirton Drug Company,



Synopsis of New adyhbtibmbnts. Lost — B.rooch ; also Bank of New Zealand pass book. J. Marsden— Reward. Wanted — Servant. Ashburton Musical Union — Notice re Concerb. T. Bullock— Pcopecty for Sale. Fletcher Bros. — New business advertise* ment. D. Thomas — Farm for Sale, Saturday, May 28.



How to Prevent Croup. SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE INTEREST- ING TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TQ . GUARD AGAINST TUB DISK.^E. Croup is a terror to, young mothers and to >oab them concerning the oause, first symp* iomß and treatment is the object of this item. The origin of croup is a common cold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The |kßb symptfim is hoarseness} this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotton by one who has heard it. The time to act iB when the child first be- i comes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is freely given all tendency to pro tip Will soon disappear. Even after the qrbupy obugH has developed It will prevent the attaqk. There is go danger m giving this remody for it contains nothing injurious. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.