COUNTY COUNCIL

<#. The usual monthly meeting of the ABh burton County Council wa3 held to-day. Present-— Messrs E. G. Wright, M.H.R., (chairman), 0. J. Harper, S. S. Chapman, M. Stitt," Jamea Johnston, and Donald Williamson. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Herring, who is on a visit to tbe Hot Springs district, chairman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows :— Messrs Scarlett and Wilkinson notify that a petition praying the Council to constitute an irrigation district for Chertsey will be presented to the Council at this meeting. Certain settlers at the Rukaia village settlement, the Council will sec, desire to be included m this proposed district. Mr S'udholme, junr., and other.", forward a petition for the construction of an irrigation district as per boundaries sub mitted. The uand Bomd agrees to submit applications for leases m riverbeds to this Council for consideration, and two applica tions are therefore submitted. The Com missioner of Police writeß to say that there U no objection to the constable at Kakaia acting as inspeotor of slaughter houses, but does object to him acting as deputy. The Valuer-General has beep wiitten to asking that the Council may be furnished with a copy of the valuation rollß of this County. A petition from certain ratepayers protecting against the diversion of water from Lake Heron to the Chertsey district for irrigation will be presented to-day. engineer's beport. The Engineer's report was read a under : — Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply. — Thi service on the whole is satisfactory, but ther ii now very little surplus at any of th< sources of simply from Ashburton River Padding Hill stream is still low, and all thi available supply m South Ashburton Rivei at North and- Mouth branch connection ii required for the supply of Wakanui creek Several decayed culverts are being replaced by fords. The winds which prevailed during last month have b'own a considerable quantity of earth and debris into several ol the races. A partial olearanoe has been made, but it would be well that the half yearly overhaul should take place as soon at possible, Bay about the beginning of May. Ashburton Forks Water Supply. — There is a good supply m the lower portion of this district, a fair supply at Mount Somers and Springburn, but the Alford raoes are still somewhat light. The proposed catchwater drain from R.S. 32166 has not yet been com menced because the lessee of lot 6, reserve 240 and others have not yet signified their assent to the proposed arrangement for the taking over the creek and auxiliary catch water drain. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply. — The service m this district is about the same as when last reported on. Tbe supply from South Ashburton River is extending to the lower end of the system. There is no water m the main from the Limestone Creek, and Hinda Gorge ia very low. Some clay puddling is being dove at the latter to improve the ■upply as much as possible. A good many aheep bridges have been erected throughout tbe district during the month. County Bridges.— Pretty extensive repairs and renewals of longitudinals aud decking at Digby's bridge* have just been completed, and a good deal more will have to be done Shortly, if t-hia bridge is to be maintained for heavy dray traffic. I am opinion that the circumstances do not justify any more heavy expenditure as there is a good ford within easy reach and now-a-days there is seldom any heavy flood m the river. Some repairs are m progress on other County bridges. Proposed Irrigation Schemes. — First, Rangitat* — I have indicated on map the boundary which will be necessary, if the 1690 acres of Lowoliffe Estate, which the trustees are agreeable shou'd be included are to be added. Second, Kyle-Seafield District — 72,0C0 acres. — In order to fix the upper boundary and enable the Council to make special order, I have taken levels over fourteen miles of the route, which is now shown on the accompanying mup and the pegs on the ground will show the different ownerß, the approximate location of proposed main. You will observe that this division jnoludes all the Doric district. Whether the settlers there may wish part of it to be. excluded remains to be seen. It appears they are to have a meeting on the subject on the 4 tn mat. Third, Dromore-Cntrtaey pistrict— %.ooQ acres.— The post of this •cheme, if 'the water be taken from the Rakaia River at Laving ton, I estimate at £43,000. If supplied from Lake Heron and taken m at Winchmore, J estimate at £27,000, the former involving a rate of ope shilling and threepence per acre, and the latter ninepence per acre The former could probably be made to yield the better supply, but the risks and expense at the intake will be heavy. I must here state that at each of the meetings held at Seafield, Chertsey, and Dromore, while mentioning the feasibility and probable cost of the various proposals, I distinctly stated the allocation of Lake Heron supply would have to be left an open question, as the Ccuncil when considering the claims of other portions of the County migtit decide to allocate it m whole or m part to other districts. A special order for that distripb cunnofc be made until levels are j taken and boundaries more accurately defined. foisoned (jrain.Tr lf tbe Council should decide to prepare a quantity this season, next month would be a suitable time to have it done, OVERHAUL OF RAOES. The Council agreed to the general over haul of the waler races as recommended by |;he Engineer, DIfJBY'S BRIDGE. SDhe Engineer's recommendation regarding Pigby's bridge waß adopted. IRRIGATION. Messrs Studholme, junr., for self, and Mr Dobson, for Rhodes' trustees, wrote, asking that the boundaries of the proposed Hinds- Cracroft irrigation scheme be somewhat altered. Mr Harper opposed any alteration how, as it would render the work already done useless, and throw the movement back another fortnight, and a fottnight had been lost already. If alterations were permitted m this ' way they might go on altering till Christmas. ' The Council resolved to adhere to tbe boundaries laid down m the resolution passed on February 15. The matter of constituting the Kyle- Seafield district Was held m abeyance till pe^t meeting. l ' A petition from ratepayers m the Winch more land adjacent' district was read, m which a protest r was entered against any attempt to supply the Oiurtsey district from Lake Heron, which was the on!y source Win which the petitioners could be supplied. Mr Stitt supported the petition, pointing qu( : that 1 the Cnertsoy district could' be supplied' fr6in Layington, while* the Winch- Jpore district could only be' supplied from tftke Heron, The Chairman said the Council must be very cautious and thoughtful over this question, and avoid if possible any serious mistakes at the outset which could not b< remedied m the future. The petitioners hac only one source of supply while the Chertsej Bettlers had the choice of two. one of which, however, was very much more costly thai the other. It was a hard matter for thi Gpunoil to deoide. To refuse tbe Chertse: jseptleri the iouupe ol their choiae wouli perhaps throw them bapk twelve months and they had expressed themselves as read; to accept irrigation. On the other h&n though the settlers between the Ashburto and the Hinds had perhaps a prior right t Lake . Heron, they had not made an movement m the direction of proourin irrigation. Perhaps it would be better t hold. over the question for more matiii consideration. Naturally- ' the ''Ohertae people were 'anxious to get their water f roi the cheaper source. ' ■ 'Mr Jfarper said the people whom tl petitioners represented could only look \ the Ashbprton river, fed by Lake Iferon, i » source of irrigation supply, while c abundant supply could be obtained for tl Chertsey district from Lavington, The Chairman read the paragraph m tl engineer's report referring t o the Lake Her< scheme. Mr Williamson feared that the oapaci otf'sLakd Heron for; irrigation purposes h> been over estimated. He, felt 'that t! southern settlers • should ' be supplied fro th» south branch and tbe northern settle Jjoin' the aocvj) branch. He favored.

comprehensive system by which the oharges for irrigation would be uniform as m the case of i he present water race charges, but that was not now the question before the Counoil. There had been no great effort made to get signatures to the petition, beoause it was not anticipated that the Council would consent to the lake water being diverted for the use of other than the settlers whose only source of supply was the Ashburton river. A letter from Mr Herring was read oppos ing any attempt to deal with Lake Heron except for the dry lands that could not be irrigated from any other source. Messrs Harper and Chapman also spoke, both being m favor of holding over matters till it could be seen what was really beat to ' be done m the interests of all concerned. Mr Stitt moved " That as the water from Lake Heron will be required to supplement the water m the Ashburton river for irriga tion of lands included m irri ation blocks higher up tho plains, the Council cannot eMtertain the idea of allowing the Cheitaey D main ratepayers to draw their supply from this source." Mr Hmp'r seconded, and the motion was carried, but as some of thoße who, though not opposing the motion m effect, preferred to have the matter delayed for further con sideration, and not have it settled finally now, the motion waß withdrawn, and given notice of as a motion for next meeting Mr Morgan and Mr Mitchell interviewed the Council m regard to a matter between them and Mr Cameron regarding a water race, from which Mr Cameron had with drawn the supply. The Counct went into Committee on the subject, and decided to write to Mr Cameron lon the matter. (Left sitting.)

SPORTING.

OAMARU RACES. The first day of these races was held on 1 Thursday. Results : — Maiden Plate, of 25 soys ; six furlongs. — Izal 1, Gladys 11. 2, Miss' Otley 3. Won easily. Dividend— £2 12s. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; six fur longs—Lord Stanbury 1, Tale of the War 2, i Quickshot 11. 3. Won by a neck, lime— 1.20. Dividend— £3 19s. North Otago Cup, of 55 soys ; one mile T and a dUtance.— Pitch and Toss 1, Realistic . 2, Cannonshot 3. Won by half a length. I Time— 2.s. Dividend— £l 159. Ellebslie Trot, of 35 soys ; two mileß— " Wharfdale, 43sec, 1 ; Doreen, 4sec, 2 ; Kil- rush, 44sec, 3. Time— s.s6|- Dividend— £3 Is. (< Novel Race, of 25 soys ; five furlongs— °J Last Shot 1, Salad.n 2, Dunlop 3. Dividend E — £1 93. S Ladies' Bracelet, of 15 soys ; seven fur- " longs— Milord 1, Galileo 2, Mossburn 3. r Dividend — £4 6a. Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; six fur- B longs— Vanilla J, Far Niente 2. The only - starters. Won by half a length. Time— 1.22. Dividend-£1 7s. SECOND DAY. ] March 4 There is fine weather for the second day's 3 racing. Results : — m Welter -Ilex 1, Picket 2, Lord Stans- ~ bury 3. Jzvl and Supplej ick a'so started. 'Time— l3o. Dividend— £7 13s. Trot— Master Chubb 1, Waimotu 2, Wharfdale 3. All started. Dividend— £3 7s. WANGANUI JOCKB.Y CLUB AUrUMN MEETING. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. "H Wanganci, March 3 jT Concluding results of first days races : — O£ Wanganoi Jubilfe Cop, of 800 soys ; 3| mile. — Swordn'ah, Bit 9:b, 1; Waiuku, 9=t 13ib, 2 ; lire, 7at, 3. >t Paul lOst, Day Star Bat 121 b, Lorelfii Bst, Antares 7at 121 b, Loda 7ot IKb, Douglas 7at 101 b, Golden Piover 7sn 6b, Crusoe 7at 41b, Sedgebrook 7st 4lb, Voltigeur 63t 121 b, also started, A splendid race ; won by three-parts of a length. Time— 3.4& Dividend— £ll 17s. Two- Year-Old Stakes, of 150 boys ; six furlongs.— HermoßU 1, tigress 2. Won by a length. Time— l.l7J. Dividend— £3 15?. Hack Race, of 100 soys ; one mile and a distance.-r-Okoari 1, Rubin 2, Wish 3. Won by a length. Time— 2min. Dividend — £1 9i. Cameron Handicap, of 150 soys ; bix. ] furlongs.— Titoki 1, Kanaka 2, Aquatic 3, ~~ Won by a length. Time— l,l6. Dividend — £3 lie. SECOND DAY. March 4. Smart showers fell last night and a drizzliDg ram early thi3 morning. The q weather is overcast but there is every probability of clearing. Results : — Harrison Memorial Stakes ; six fur longs. — Titoki 1, Donovan 2, Kanaka 3. ~\ AlUtarted. Splendid finish. Time— l.ls§. JJ Dividend— £3 Ba. Bi Kawhia Hurdles ; two miles.— Napoleon 1, Swift 2, King of the Downs. All started. Plain Bill, Dummy, and Rangipunehu fell. Won somewhat easily. Time — 3.47 J. Divi dend-£6 B<. Higgie Hack Hurdles ; 1$ mile. — Toriki I 1, St Hiko 2, Riot 3. Vanish also started, Good race ; won by two lengths. Time — 2.51. Dividend— £4 l«s. The Timaru Excursion — I The excursionists returned to Ashburton la.st evening shortly before nine, and al though the rain somewhat marred the outing — no accidents of any kind occurred. The rain T( which did not set m here until about three o'clock yesterday seems to have began much earlier m Timaru, and the efjfect upon the excursionist was somewhat depressing. The Timaru Herald of this morning says that m the damp afternoon the verandahs and the railway station were used as shelters, and Mr John Mcc thoughtfully threw open his big grain store, one capacious floor of which waß free, and gave shelter and play space to a large number of children. This is the j second time an Ashburton excursion has I bees marred by bad weather. It is surely %I jf mistake to run an excursion to any town on that town's half holiday. The place looks half dead when the shutters are all up. Thj) __ excursionists, tired and damp, left for home ~" shortly after five o'clock last evening, after spending a most unpleasant afternoon. We E^re requested by the Chairman of the Ash- j burton iSchool Committee to specially thank ie person m charge of Mr Mee's large grain | otore for his attention and kindness to* the J visiting youagsters, for whom a number of Bwings were erected m the building where * everything was done to contribute tp their comtort and amusement. The Committee q also desire to acknowledge -the courtesy of ■■ the Harbor Board officials m allowing them the use of their yard for the tea making J operations. ' ° THE CABLE QUESTION. S -™ • A New Proposal. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright London, March 2 i Mr Han bury, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, replying to questions m j the House of Commons respecting the $ recent delays to cable messages, pointed i out that the interruptions had occurred } on the Australian land lines, but the ' Cable Companies had just made an , important proposal Which would obvi ate the existing cause of the break downs, by extending the proposed Cape cable from Albany to" Adelaide. He 1 added that the proposal would be fully considereel by the colonies, interested, Mr lianbury'B statement satisfied the questiopers as- indicating the desire of the pable companies to meet public requirements, Mr L., a broad-minded pressman, met Mr 0., a Prohibitjonistj the other day. •• 1 hat's a nasty cough :you'v.e go t," saidt L. '" Come and have a ram hot; it'll do you gOod/' ( "No, thanks; Woods' Great Peppermint 8 . Curs for me jit beats all yonr rum hots for » j oougbi »ftd gojdu, it's sold everywhere,"

COMMERCIAL.

,il # Press Association— By Electric Telegraph refc »~»^~...-« lot Napibr, March 4 at Messrs Nelson B.os. have received the 18e following cable from London : — Frczen meat cc market quiet, but steady. Quotations : — Canterbury mutton, 3|d per lb ; Dunedin )B . and Southland, 2gd per lb; Napier and on North Island, 2§d per lb. There is a fair be demand for lambs ; best quality s&d, second quality sd.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS. •—

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph m Copyright. 1 Ddnedin, March 4 [g Judge Williams m Chambers to-day )t delivered judgment m the divorce case Steans v. IS eaus ani MoCubbin, heard at the last Invercargill sittings. His Honor y held thafc the evidence »nd circumstances 8 tended to negative the probability of adultery on the wife's part and the petition j : was dismissed, r At the criminal sittings a charge against Samuel Mercer, the horse trainer, for y a attempting to do bodily harm is being is being heard. This is the last case on the I calendar. * A resident of Ashburton, who has been somewhat erratic m his conduct lately, was this morning committed to Sunnyside, on the certificates of Dra Trevor and Maude. i A. J. Kelly was brought up at two o'clook to-day before Mr R. Alcorn, J P., charged with having obtained the sum of £20 by false representation from Fried lander Bros., Limited. The police applied for a remand till Thursday next. Mr Cuthbertson, who appeared for the accused, applied for bail, which was granted the accused m £40 , and two surieties of £20 each. The bail s was immediately forthcoming. a ''' ' , c

TME APJBJBUFIOK fctJAßtolASt MARCS 4, 1898.



- . LAMPS'. .LAMPS. ; FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Juat received a new Shipment of all kii^s of Lamps, vrMch have been bou* for Spot Cash m the very best Continental and A merican Market*. ° Do not miss seeing our magnißcent display of Lamps m our large P.ate GLe* Window. WE have all kinda from the cheap Brass Hand Limp to tho Gorgeous Drawing R, m Hanging Lamp. B ffAND LAMPS l 4 P tnMm UTPLB' JONO ' ' 1 "" MM . f.:^f TINY \7m • ' §!^&UMOiM mAWmQ No. aMILLStt J^MM/^ "° OM L^ PS W w. hRV .j '" S u°.°u '' rge q uantifc »«8 °* extra quality Sheep Ne hf ing, with centre strand 6lb wide, which we can quote very low; also lin, ljin, and 2in Fowl Netting, direc ftom the manufacturers, THE FOLLOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 ™ 12 } DO J* novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Potts' Electro Plated Fod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all sizes, taamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Lint ?ed Oil, Caator Oil, Neaufoot Oil. lurpentine, Manilla and flax Rope, Nails and Naples, Powdered and Lump Raddle, r bewmg Twine, etc, etc. CJINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous o wtoners and the general public that we have juat opened up a large qm ntity of Chin wa- c, Glaßaware, etc,, etc., of every description, which have been marktd ab very low pri< es, so as to make room for other shipments just coming to hand. r FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and Hi»h Street, Christchurcl" ONE WORD ABOUi 1 BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIv BOOT STORE, TAKCRED STIiEIST, ASHBURTON. TT^"B aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our suecesß THE ZiCAIANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and [best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES iiTAsbburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoea m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is &11 rye ask JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCREDISTEET, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT?" Vff® ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MABKKT RATES, are also prepared to Store Gralp on Ffrmero account m onr Kew Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Ful sized Cornsacka and Twine SupuHed at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOftEfc, WEST STREET. NOTICE O_F REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T>EGS to notify that he has REMOVED to Premises lately ccoupiediby MESSRS L F. ANDREW! S & G. J. NEILL. Friedlaudei-'s Corner, EAST S^T RBi E T RE JAMES FRANCIS HENRY, . fo Esc^^^^S^^^^^&" Deceased » f pUSJV&J I«V/\3 U lU> *| !!!!!" \&se/BtfSt?pfff9/es'js3fifßJ\ ALL CLAIMS against the above estate 'AJltf &PJ &3U&/J3(fX9 I e M mad .% to me on "before „, »»/^» © I SATURDAY March 5^ ,W^^/^^K% 208 SolioUor. $¥ll OJ&M7B W /VO7Ajj\ ASHBQRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. iy^'l^WHWPPlfM^iP^ rfIENDERS aie invited for the work of KlSpffivP VAvJl i■ a Y ■ JL FORMING the North-Ea^ Be] b/^fioin IQPSr^P'^BVUB ' W I Eafit Street to William Street,' and M ETA L • " H W yj'T^l. |_- 1 &s&:■ I LING same. Plans and specifications way | II Ml lfl;K| .^mj-* M be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, wheie I ft! I ■ |C I"M ■ Tenderß, together- with a deposit of ■•'£Ji3/ r Wi»l '" ■ \ '■ "^ Mf^ V flj B A ■ be received till 1 p.m., on MONDAY, the ■» "^ A Wj 1 Wk ■ 7thinst. WUBBBMSSBSSsSBBSBSSi OH AS. E. FOOK^, II • 01//AQV I/O /T/SVS/ * I! 3 Z wn ulerk \si/offiy/wf9wJ°&*fit9\ 10/pdbe/isj9aßq/auoff\ HoziE qle a iblll^fililillßßyiNSßfSßßH I3eat« AH *WBBBWSBSBWIIBBpiIfiiPiSBBWr w



* John Orr & Co. 0-1 ib-l to I ye I >m I of I to] El J John Orr & Co. i,| ii I ;o I h i FURTHER | REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER.— 1 1 jFJLOUR, FLOUR, TEA, TEA. SUGAR, SUGAR, KEROSENE, '■ KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS. COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CANDLES. LOCK SALT, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCOA, COFFEE, COKNFLOUB. FOR QDHE JESUIT REASON- GLASS JABS, MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPANB, KETTLES, ENAMELWARE, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, CUTLERY, WRINGERS, MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC. We hold by far the Largest Stocks m Aahburfcon, and are selling bjr far the oneapeat. John Orr & Co.



_- * Hanmer and Graves. IMPOhTANT BALE OP WAKXNUI AVD OTHER FARM PRO- <>• i'ERTY, admirably adapted for sub- division into small farms, being near to the town of ashburton. 88 MESSRS HANMEB & GRAVES have been favored with instructions from Mr Andrew Letham, m consequence of i his having bought the Sherwood Estate, to SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, (By kind permission of David Thomas, Esq.) ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5, HIS FREEHOLD FARM AT WAKANUI, comprising — OQO a ° RES . adjoining the Wakanui wOl/ Mill Property, subdiriried into nine paddocks, well watered (with a registered free water right), and bounded on all sides by good roads. ' The Buildings consist of a substantially built eight-roomed House with Dairy ad- oining, six-stalled Stable, Store and Trap, house, eto. The farm is m grand heart, and with the exoeplion of forty-five acres newly laid down, is all ready for a crop of wheat. There is. also an orchard of one and a quarter acre, wt 11 stocked with choice fruit trees m full bearing, ALSO— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATED AT ELGIN, comprising— QQQ ACRES, TWO ROODS, sub- , 00/ C divided into five paddocks, well. ! watered, and all fenceß are m first ' class order. There is a well-built four-roomed cottage on this property and a Jour-stalled stable with loose box. The Auctioneers have much pleasure m drawing the attention of intending pur- chasers of farm lauds to this sale, the Home- stead F<»rm being one of the choicest m the well known Wakanui district. Ihe properties will be sold together or separately. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from Ji HANMER AND GRAVES, X JOHN R. BLAND, £ 123 Auotioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, . In the Estate of the late Mr James J JAiMIESON. i» MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fkied- landkr Bros., Limited, are instructed by fhe .Trustees ia the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson, 1 TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,* ' ON THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KtfOVN AS FERNYSIDE, ! Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — in/^ACRE^ OF FIRSL' CLASS lav/ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, (ineuel for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stable-, Looaeboxes, etc. This property, if nob disposed of as a whole, will be offered iv separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM! KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections No 3. 23<!8? and 23488, comprising — RjJ ~l XCI A CRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- JLtJ^J ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED UOTTAGB, and Bix- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OF THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Kams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Piga. "IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Framoß, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 Bingle-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Dlec Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, > Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, -r Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep i Feeders, 2 Horn&by Tilters, Corn- -*■ orusher, Trap, Horse power and Chuff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Maohine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool*, Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedeteada, Dressing Table 0 , Washstands and Ware, Piano, Diniog Table, Carpets, Sewing Maohinp, Eto. We beg to draw special attention to thin absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to Anhburton, that it oan be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and X others, and ib of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. r These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson since they were originally C1 purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and ] are m a high state of cultivation. 1 Sale to commence at 11,30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVE 3, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, A R. FRIEDLANDER, Q| 2 198; Auctioneers. Tenders, TENDERS. mENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY » JL of from five to ton Tons of OAT SHEAF CHAFF. Particulars at Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m., on MONDAY, the 7th inst. 3 6. A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMOtfDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Aihburton.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. > h SPECIAL h HORSE FAIR. Jin nd TTTE shall hold our next Special Horas *ir VV Fair on nd THURSDAY, MARCH 10, and are now booking entries for same* h >y FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ftt R. FRIEDLANrvER. or 2 190 Auctioneer. of » - - 1 >n Entertainments. J ADDFELLOWS' HALL, ij. V_/ ABhburton. 6 ONE NIGHT ONLY. : TO-NTGHT. q At 8 p.m. 5 AMY SHERWIN I AMY SHERWIN , AMY SHERWIN 1 - The Australian Nightingale. > After an absence of ten years, during | which time she has toured with brilliant * success, through Kurope, Asi', South Afiioa, and America, and has recently had mos enthusiastic receptions iv all ihtt priucipal ( cities and towns of Australia and Tasmania. 1 Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, viz : — ; Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. c Kitty Grindlay, the popular contralto. g Alberto Zeltnan, tho famous violinist. v HerbertStoneham, the well-known flautist. S. Szjzepanowski, the talented pianist and accompanist. * Reserved seats 3s, unreserved 2s and la. Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Music Shop, Burnett Street. Doors open 7.30. Concert at 8. 2 L. G. SHARPE, Manager. 2 179 JAS. TAIT, Representative. Q T. pATRI CX' S TPV A V SPOBTS. TO BE HELD IN THE ASHBURTON DOMAIN. 11 thursdayTmarch 17, 4898. t Patron- E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. President — Rev. Father O'Donnell. Vice- Presidents — His Worship the Mayor, jj H. Britton, Kfq., T. Connolly, Esq., John Devery, Esq., H. S. Drummond, Esq., Dr. Hunter, John Lamhie, Esq., Deuis McKendry, Esq., Donald McLean, Esq , John O'Grady, Etq ,E. " G Shearman, E?q , John Small, Esq , J. Seaiy, Esq , Hon. Major Steward. PROGRAMME. To be run under League of N.Z. Wheelman Bi and N.Z. Amateur Athletio Club's Rules. I—loo Yards Handicap— First prize £1 ss, "I second prize 10s. -*■ 2—120 Yards Hurdle Handicap — Firfct prize ! £2, second £1. 3 — Half-mile Bicycle Handicap— First £2, / ir eecoml £1. V" 4—loo Yards Handicap (amateur)— Firat £1, second 10s. . s—Hop,5 — Hop, Step and Jump Handicap— First £1, Becond ss. 6— One Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £3, second £1 ss, third 10s. 7 — Trißh Jig— First £1, second sa. 8—250 Yards' Handicap— First £2, second I 15b. a 9—120 Yards Sack Race Handicap— First „ 10a. B< 10— National Tug o' War— First £2 10s. 11— Highland Fling— First £1, second ss. "I 12—220 Yards Handicap (amateur)— First JL £2, second £1, 13— Three Mile Bicycle Handicap— First £3 10a, second £1 103, third 10?. 14 —Throwing the Hammer (handicap)— First £1, second 10s. on 15— Hornpipe— Firet £1, second ss. 16— Sword Dance— First £1, second ss. wi 17—440 Yards Handicap— Firsb £2 lOe, second £1, third 10a. 18— Putting 16lb Stone (handicap)— First £1, second 10s. 19— Five Mile Bicycle Handicap— Firet £5, second £2, third £1. 20—440 Yard* Handioap (amateur)— First £2 10s second £1, third 10s. 21— Boys' Ir^sh Jig— First 10s. The above is not the order m whioh the ; events will be run. Amateur events amount represents value of trophy. Entrance Fees, — Amateur Events, 2s eaoh. Cash Events, 5 per cent on first prize. All Events Open (except 4, 12, and 20)j .-> Entries for Events Nob. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, together with last three performances, close on FRIDAY, March 11, at 9 p.m., addressed to the Secretary, Box 62, Ashburton. d. modonnell, 18 Hon. Secretary. HANMER AND GRAVES. CLEARING SALE. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are instructed by David Wilson, Esq., m consequence of his haying sold his Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Letham, to Sell by Publio ' Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, ? l ON qt FRIDAY, MA.RCH U, 1898, * ALL HJS STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of J, t POO Orosßbred KWE.3, Half bred and la *J\J\J Three-quarterbred, four-tooth to full mouth jo BKf\ Two-tooth STORES. Good D , O\J turnip sheep v! 300 T0 400 Good LAMBS -j O RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, JLO mostly from the Btuds of Messrs Grigg and Bonifant's English Leioestera 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light H»r- . neaa and Saddle Horses, Filly' Foal by 'Experience 61 COWS, near to calving IMPLEMENTS. Q Me Cormi^k Reapers and Binders, 2 D.J?. f . Q Plougßl, (by DuncaD), 1 4; leafed Tine Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Sipgle- f urrovjf Plough, \ Roller witU Can^ nister and Seed B,ox complete (nearly new), \Seb Djsc Harrows, 1 Duncan Dxilf, Manure and Seed Sower com- r hined (near new), 1 Draw with Frame, 2Setß4-horse Plongh Chains, Trees » and Blocks, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, eto., all nearly new ; 3 Sets Leading n Chains, 6 Horse Covers (nearly new), i 4 Sheep Feederß, 1 Trap and Harness, Farm Tools and Sundrie?, Churn and ' Dairy Utensils, Sale will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. ] LUNCHEON PROVIDED. HANMER $ GRAYK.S, I JOHN R, BLAND, 1 ?2aq Auctioneer, I



Synopsis of New Advkbtisbments. 0 F. Stigley— Notice. & F. Ferriman Land for sale. C Amy SherA'in— Oddtellows 1 Hall, to-ni^hb WANTED, TO BE LET— Shop, Corner of Burnett and East Street, now occupied by Mrs a< Primmer. —Apply J. C. Duncait, Arcade. . 3J4 WANTED Known— Everyone can be B their own Photographer. Cameras (compleie) from 2s each. Extras sold. Call early. Only a limited supply. — James Baker, Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelr.ck Street. 2 225 ■^~~ 0 TO LIST— Good Seven-roomed House, Beach road ; half-acre land. Apply <~ E. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 S Notice. I WILL NOT be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife. 3 32 FRANCIS STIGLEY, , D. THOMAS. RECORD REIGN OPAL MINING COMPANY. BULLOCK'S AROADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Directors, to Sell by Auction as above, at 2 p.m. sharp,— THE WHOLE OF THE ASSETS OF THE ABOVE COMPANY, To as follows, v;z : — a! LOT I— Consisting of Lease of 60 acres, *" Biluated at Pvel Forett, and known as the Claim of the Record Reign Opal "" Mining Company, togoi her with Trap, llarDeßß, Tools, 3 Tents and Fly, *" Portable Hut, Cooking Utensils, 4 Wheelbarrows, etc. 4- LOT 2— Samples of Opals from the mine. c DAVID THOMAS, 6- -2199 Ashburcon. — 7. UNDER BILL OF SALE. 8- OONTRACTOH'S PLANT. 9 " BULLOCK'S~AUCADE. \[' SATUKDAY, MARCH 5, 1898. 12 " 13- MR DAVID THOMAS has received 14< instructions from the holder of the 15 Bill of Sale to Sell as above, viz.— jg" 9 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES, and 17- --their Harness. Dray, 2 Double Furrow Ploughs, 1 a l^" goo 4as new by Reid and Gray, Drill 1Q Diso Harrows, Horse Power & Chaff iy " cutter, Spring Dray, Swingletrees on Horse Covers, and sundries. v " Sale at 12 o'olook. 21 " D. THOMAS, cv * 3 2 Ashburton. , * i^^p a p MaaHH^ BaHaßHaHaiiaigß^^ or I T. BullOCk. eac ' ■■ ■■ , . . *■ ... : . 1 TO THOSE PESIBOUS OF ACQUIRING ] A PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. 12 « pei TO LET OR FOR SALE, j£ 20 Ac BBB , 20 : Fronting Racecourse Road, Being R.S. 16478, on which is erected c a FIVE-ROOMED DWELLING HOUSE, SHED, etc. Inspection Invited. If sold, exceptionally easy terms of payment Apply to, T. BULLOCK. -m Es FOB SALE, sh NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILL.S, l ° T OTS 77 and ?8, each containing £-»,cr.e Li being part of block known as Walsh's, and near the Canterbury Mills. Tf Terms if required. Apply to * T. BULLOCK. G.OOD BUILDJNQ SITE, HAMPSTEJAP. iSQQ PRICE ~oPLot 75, containing 3Q&& i-acre, well situated and having nearly 2 ohains frontage on Oambrfdce Street). T. BULLOCK. REALISATION SALE. A BARGAIN. /COMMODIOUS Building, fronting East V^ Street South, three shops and living rooms, two storey building, part of T.S. I%' having about l^lft frontage on East Sfcreeb south, principal thoroughfare, and running back to a depth of two ohains. Price— £42s, small caßh deposit, balance by instalments bearing interesb at b\ per oent. ( Inspection invited. Full particulars fur- t nished on application. Apply to— [j "_ ' %' 'BULLOCK. AROADB. TQ LET at a Low Rental, vi?., 6s 6d per ' week, small Shop or Office m the Arcade, T, BULLOCK. FOJR SALli— f^i OOD Building Site, First-class Land, VJT Fenced with Maoraoarpa Fences, Q being T.S. No. 268, Moore street, East, con- S taining J acre. , , - >' i •• Thecejare a number of Fruit Trees planted m the section, 'and substantial Entrance Gates erected on the frontage. Easy terms of payment. f. SyLXOQK, „ MM"