THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

President McKinley's Message.

Details of the Message.

London Press Opinions

Press Aeaociation— By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Washington, April 11 President McKinley's message stroDgly opposes the recognition of belligerency at present, and advocates Cuban independence, and the author isation of the President to employ force to terminate hostilities, and secure a stable government m the island. It has b.?en referred to the Foreign Relations Committee.

April 12 President McKinley's message assigns the following reasons for forcible intervention m the affairs of Cuba: — "Firstly, m the cause of humanity, we must stop the barbarities and hopeless sacrifice of life at our doors. Secondly, we must terminate conditions which are depriving American residents of their legal protection. Thirdly, on the ground of serioui injury to commerce and in security of property. Fourthly, on account of the constant menace to peace, involving enormous expense m the maintenance of the military and the navy on a semi-war footing ; the destruction of the Maine being an im pressive proof that Spain is unabh to assure the safety of American vessels rightfully there on a peaceful errand." The message direct i the attention of Congress to the authority conferred on General Blanco to proclaim an armi stice, the duration of which is unstated. 11 If this measure is successful American aspirations will be realised ; if it fails it will justify her contemplated action."

London, April 12 The Times, commenting on Mr McKinley's message, considers the President has practically renounced responsibility as the head of Govern ment, and handed the duty of deciding for peace or war to Congress. If the insurgents insist on General Gomez's condition being complied with, Presi dent McKinley's conditions obviating intervention will not be fulfilled. Mr Sna alley, the American corres pondent of the Timeg, states that Mr McKinley's message dfsappointed those who hitherto trusted the executive power. The Standard says the Republicans m both Houses faintly applauded the message, while the Democrats are dis appointed with it. Washington, April 12 Spain re-offers to submit the case of the Maine disaster to experts appointed by the Maritime Powers. Madrid, April 12 The Spanish Senate elections re sulted m a Ministerial majority of over 100. Reoeived Wakapuaka April 12, 925 a.m, Guardian Office, 9.46 a.m. Madrid, April 12 Madrid and other towns m Spain are very excited. Crowds singing patriotic songs have repeatedly been dispersed and hundreds arrested.

New York, April 12 General Lee, American Consul at Havanna, reports that two hundred thousand Cuban peasantry have died of starvation, and supplies horrible details. Received Wakapuaka April 13, 12 25 p.m., Guardian Office 12 54 p. m. London, April 12 The second battalion of the Leinster Regiment has been ordered from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Jamaica, to prevent the island being used as a base operations by the belligerents m case q\ war m Quba. New York, April 12 There is danger of the Republican and Jingo parties m Congress com bining over the Cuban question. The Democrats have adopted a mandatory resolution, directing Mr McKinley to intervene m Cuba immediately.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Press Association— By Electrlo Telegaph— Copyright.

London, April 12

Reports from Pekin assert that the foreign diplomatists declare that Great Britain has never asked Sir Robert Hart, head of the Chinese Customs, to favour British interests. Pekin, April 12 The Russians claim that the recent disturbance at Kiou-chau, near Ta-lien w&n, necessitated the inclusion of Kiou-chau Bay m the lease granted to Russia. Received Wakapuaka April 13, 9.10 a.m., Gvabdian Office 9.46 a.m. Fekin, April 12 It is reported that a request has been made by M. Dubail, Oonsul- General at Shanghai that France should have the superintendence of the Chinese Post Office. The agreement by which Japan is to have possession of a China port is being deferred, the Japanese being unwilling to embarass China. A formidable palace conspiracy has been discovered m Pekin, imperilling the highest personages. The progressive Manchus are furious ftt China having beon sold to Russia, Received Wakapuaka April 13, 12 25 a.m. "Gvabdia^ Office, 12 54 p m. St Petersburg, April 12 The Journal cle St. Petersburg, the organ of the Russian Minister for foreign Affairs, commenting on the lease of Weihaiwei to Britain, says the leasing has not paused umbrage to Russia. The paper rebukeß the bellicose patriotic press, and alludes to the pacifip language of British states* men ip regard to Qhina.

THE TRADES AND LABOR CONFERENCE.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph-

' Wellington, April 13 At the Trades and Labor Conference the Master and Apprentice:, Wages Protection, Industrial Conciliation and Aibitration, and Workmen's Compensation for Accidents Bills were reported with amendments. The Eight Hours Bill, submitted by Govern ment, was rejected with the exception of clause one, and a committee was appointed to draft a new Bill. *

The conference resolved that m cases of accidents about wharves or shipping, the inspectors under the Factories Act be empowered to take evidence immediately, to 3 present to the customs iv view of the litiga f tion following. Ib was pointed out that m 3 many instances those capable of giving . important evidence had gone to sea. It was further recommended that the Factory Act be amended and brought back I to the conditions existing m 1881, with i respect to overtime and holidays, and it was , decided that Government be urged to include adult males under the Factories Act, as at present the provisions only include femaleß and children. It was resolved to urge an amendment of the Jurors Acb to provide payment of 10s per day to jurors, and it was also decided to recommend that) Governmenc introduce legislation m the direction of securing reliable statistics with regard to labor and tbe rite of wages — such statistics to be obtain* d from examination of the employers' pay sheet. During the discussion it was Btated that the statistics as at present published m the Labor Journal were misleading and unreliable. It was resolved that provision be made for enforcing the Supreme Court award 11 under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and that any firm or employers starting business after an award has been made by the Court shall be bound by such award. Farther, that any employer guilty of inti midation with a view to defeating the award be liable to imprisonment • also, any employee who connived at such. Ib was decided to recommend that m any awaid made by the Board of Conciliation or Arbitration Court, Government employees m the trade affected should be governed by , I it. The question of municipal franchise was . next discussed. The motion was that every householder of three months' residence m a district receive the franchise. An amend* ment was moved that the basis be the same as for the parliamentary election. The motion was under discussion when the Conference adjourned until to-morrow. The delegates will be banqueted to-night by the local Unions.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

On Tuesday the usual sale was held at the Ashburton yards. There was a good attendance of farmers and outside buyers, and anything fit to go to the factory was easily placed, but both store sheep and cattle were harder to quit than ever ; m fact backward store cattle could hardly be quitted at any price. In fat sheep there were several lines of two-tooth ewes and wethers, also some good lines of lambs. The fat cattle were a very ordinary lot, and the few that were sold fetched from 13a to 163 per 1001 b. A small entry of pigs came forward, but both stores and fat sorts were passed m, and the latcer sent on to Adding ton, where the owner expects to do better. This was a nice line of 19 light baconers, which were passed m at 37s 6d. For rams there was no sale at auction, though a few were placed privately. The entry for the dty totalled about 8,000 sheep, 42 head of cattle, 50 rams, and 33 pigs, Sales were made at the following prices :—

Fat Shkep. — Crossbred ewes 4s 6d, 5s 7d, 5a Bd, 6j Bd, to 83 ; halfbred ewes, 4a 8d j merino ewes, 2s 6d to 3* ; croisbred wethers, 133 6d ; crossbred ewea and wethers, 10s 2d, 11s, lla 43, 12a ; lambs, 7a 6d, 83 4d, to 9* 4d.

Store Shkep. — Crossbred ewes, sound mouth, 2* 8i ; four and six-tooth, 7s ; two tooth ewes and wethers, 2% 7d, 43 6d, to 5s 2d; two-tooth weihers, 53 2d to 10 j 4d ; merino ewes, Is 2d, Is 4d, to 2* 6d. Boilers —Crossbred ewes, Is to Is 5d ; lambs, lid, 28 6d, 3s, 3a Id, 4s 3d, 6s 3d, to 7s 6d. Fat Oattlk. — Heiferß £?, 14s 6d for handy weights, up to £4 Sa and £4 10j for heavier sorbs. St»re Cattle. — Young heifers and eteera £3 6s, 128, to 163 6d ; good forward stores £2 14s. Springers, due May, £3— not much demand. The following firms were represented at this fixture : — Messrs Friedlander Eros., Limited (per MrR. Friedlander). Mr D. Thomas (per Belf and Mr R Curtis). Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per Mr J. K. Bland) Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. (per Mr A. E. Cooke). | N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association (per Mr J. J. Isbister).

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

GOVERNMENT TRADING.

TO THE EDITOR, SIR, —Mr Chas. W. Purnell iv last night's Guardian satirically askß " Why not have Government butcheries and bakeries ? " I repeat the question seriously " Why should they noi> 1" I maintain that when any man or ring of men attempts artificially to raise the price of bread by buying up all the avail able wheat m seasons of absolute scarcity it is the bounden duty of Government to prevent him, and if necessary to secure for the people a supply of the first necessary of life. The idea of Government interference m thia direction is nothing new — a precedent was established when Pharoah, on the advice of his premier Joseph, formed the just recorded corner m wheat. — I am, etc., William Jollifhe.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — With reference to the remarks of your contributor " Jaquea " on the subject of School Committee elections, I beg to remind you of one reason, which you appear

to have quite overlooked, why householders m country districts do not attend the meet ings ; and that is, that they seldom think about the meeting. The meetings do not seem to be advertised as other important meetings are, and so the time of holding them is overlooked. One of my neighbours told me some time ago that the notice of the meeting was advertised m the Press and limes (Christchurch paper*), taken by a limited few who are well enough off to afford a Christchurch paper as well as the I local paper, lhe majority of us have to depend upon our children thinking of telling us what the schoolmaster may tell them about the meeting. Surely if the Road Boards annual meetings are of sufficient importance to advertise m your papers, the yearly meetings of householders to elect •School Committees should be equally so. We have often heard of thd tendency of the North Canterbury Board to favor the town districts, and this indifference to the interests of the country householders is an example. —I am, etc., Householder,

SPORTING.

C J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Preßß Association— By Electrio Telegraph

Christohuroh, April 12 Concluding results ;—

Gbeai Autumn Handicap, of 500 aova; 1£ mile.— Goldleaf 1, Starshob 2, Tirant D'Eau 3. Won by a long neck, a length i separating second and third. Splendid race. Time— 2.36*, Dividend— £ll 8a 6d. Sixth Challenge Stakes, of 1000 soys ; seven furlongs.— Multiform 1, Gold Medal list 2, Dundis 3. Won by two lengths. Nihilist and Altair were scratched. Time— 1.28£. Dividend— £2 12s. Templeton Handicap, of 200 soys ; six furlongs — Blazer 1, Amphion 2, Bracelet 3. Won eaßily. Time— l.lss. Dividend— £3 11s 6d. Addikgton Plate, of 100 soys ; five for louga — Skirmisher 1, Falka 2, Proposal 3. Won by a neck. Time — 1.3g. Dividend — £5 9a 6d. Final Handicap, of 150 soys ; one mile — Firefly 1, Pitch aud Toss 2, Fulmea 3. Won byaleDgth. Time— l.43s. Dividend—£7 3s.

Ciiristchurch, April 13 The settling shtet for tb.B C.J,O. Autumn meeting is aa follows : — Mr G. G. Stead, £1400; Mr Friedlander, £450; Sir G. Clifford, £440; Mr E. Cutts, £185; Mr .J. Lloyd, £180 ; Mr G. 'Daws' n, £155 ; Mr W. S. McGumness, £150 ; Mr J. Biett, £150; Mr W. Gardiner, £135 ; Mre Tai Te Tau, £110 ; Mr D. Rutherford, £105 ; Me H. A. Knight and Mr H. Luno, £100 each ; and smaller amounts — making a total of £3990.

THE ASHBOBIOJN GrOAKDIAfI : WftDNESDA?, APBIL 13, 1898.*



" A word to the wise is sufficient " and a word from the wise should be sufficient, but you ask, who are the wise? Those who know. Tho oft repeated experience of trust- worthy persons may be taken for knowledge. Mr W. M. Terry says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction than any other m the market. He has been m the drug business at Elkton, Ky., for twelve years ; has sold hundreds of bottles oC this remedy and nearly all other cough medicines manufactured, which shows conclusively that Chamberlain's is the moßb satisfactory to the people, and is the best. For sale by Ash- burton Drug Company.



TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER BROS. TT A m E , A Ju ? t r , e , ceived another large c-mtiiinmeiit of the juatly oe'ebrate>U>UCHK.' B £~t i. . rmi n alb - an * d L u IIb P Rcketß » aU(J 5 and 10 b tius, as B app!ied to the principal r.utetshment Hooms m Arhburton. WE wish to apologise to tbose of our customers who were unabl* «et th^ir oidprs «| C jil '. Ca rom P ll y f «oqti>d. But we hal such a phenomena? run on tliia S pPC al mend that we were unable tok'.opup with the extraordinary .le.naid f or tie i»ms.- --) !l* ; t I B*? rm , th ,?s? who like a rpal 8° 0(1 CU P of Tea . that we !i ivo now a full stock of this lea ( lho " DUCHESS ") m all sizes of packages. HERE are two unsolicited Testimonials that we have received from the leading Refresh; mentßoom proprietors m AshbmtOD. Airs Morton, East Street, says— T tVn^ols e lSmer fc s h . at *" 6VM ÜBed ' and thafc ft *™ eVer^ aatW * ction «• Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— T ««y «" ° neof the ?u c . Bfc a .?. d moßfc economi cal Teas that anyone oan buy, as th. quality and flavor is one that wxll at once attract the attention of the most f^tidiou* of T«J first class te"a "** th ° roUghly recommen d the came to any peracn requiring a real W " dSohbSh »%!. th f ? me r" °F dcz T ot oole"h c" who would not v,b* any other than tU UVI,HEab Tea, but unfortunately bpace will not admit of it. Samples may be had free of charge, and we are confident that a trial will be a revelatio* to all who may have been using common and ordinary Tea. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. F tS M JJ R 3r WOUId d 2 WeU tO u ißifc v'u ' and la y in their Winter Stoc\ of Groceries white X '« Soods at such ridiculously low prices. The Olooial, Home, and Continental markets are getting firmer every day, and m the event of war prices wilt " advance to famine prices, &o be on the safe aide and lay m your Winter Stock. -""— ' THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR WINTER TRADE. 100 ton* Rol itt'a " Supreme " Koller 25 tons Oatmeal. ■.Flour. ' 50 tons Bran ?nrS n8 Bhar i!? 8f 2500 ba 8 8 of Snowdrop Sugar 1000 cases Keroßene. 500 boxes of Colonial Candles 10 tons " Duchess" Lea. 5 tons fine Sago 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. ?n* fr°L F S£f Ta P ioca - 20 c wt Fry' 8 and Tan Houten'a Cocoa 10 tons Japm^Rice. j ton Coffee Beans. 4 ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanaa 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins ?00 casea Vostizzi Currants 50 cases tinned fish of all kinds dO owt Lemon and Orange Peel. 50 cases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etc, Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc., etc., would save money by purchasing their Groceries etc* LAMP& LAMPS. LAMPS. WE have large Stocks of Lamps of every description including the following : — Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. I*2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps Tmb Lamps, Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster L*mp», Hand Lamps'* «tw.. which have been marked at a Bhade over landed cost, to aff.ct an early clearance foe stock taking. Remember now is the time to lay m your Winter iStook* and thereby Bave money by .doing so. * FLETCHER BROS., CA^H SUPPLY STORED, East Street, Afehburton, and High Street, C hristchurch*' Telephone ?A. B^x 67. YOU AHE INVITED TO ISSPIiOr OUf* STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmld's CASH BOOT STOEE. ■ .i. a i i ( Q ( «hm^ Ip Vf RY Article ii marked m PLAIN FIGURKB and the Lowest CASH PRICff l J Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Boston Brand "of Ladies' Boots ad Shcea, j isi to hand. BESPOIiE WORK & REPAIRS Every Description of Hand-Sew.i p. geed or Rivetted Boot-, Phreß, Slippers, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortcut notice and L- west Piice Possible, by First-ola** and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (x) — McDonald & mcdiarmjd, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager E \ST STREET. CHRISTMAS PKESE^TS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. \jiT® BAVE just landed a choice selection of Plated Gtoods of Kequiaite tKilgoi 1 ! Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally" low of price, and persons requiring Preaeoti for their friends will do well to call, inspect our ,-tock, and make their ueloction early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. ONE WORD ABODT'BOOTS.' JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. TANCRED bTREET. ashbur:on. ' i V\7" E ai - m t0 P lease * au^ our lar g e volume of trade speaks for'our suoo^as THE ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Asbburton, Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots] an 1 Shcea m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEA.LANDTA BRAN!?. Everybody knows we givo nothing but the best value. One trial is all «ra askj JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STFK.T, ASHBURTON. NOTICE OJF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T)EGS to notify that he has to |Premisei lately occupied byMEMRj L, F. ANDREWESX& G. J. NEILL. WMM Friedlander'o Corner. BAST SJTREETi



X X^ A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A]o vn m NEVER fails any ona m iWdAUlll 6Uc h a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it ia •» A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew* ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi* fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure last*. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or ocou- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM CURES Biliousness, Bilious Headache,;, Dizziness, Costivenesß, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition. i IVOXJEJ THIS WJ2X-JL,,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- pent or weakness the or fUs of the boay (hay perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thua giving rise to want of ippetite, and a consequent- general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- ciftiibnr'causes thousands of people to fancy t»hat they are consumptive, 'while they are really only m need of » remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason pojnt* to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must- create m appetite for food, and, at the siame time MWmilate its nutriment. With either of iheae qualities alone the remedy would be fvorso than useless, but with both it becomes x power with incalculable good. Alaxvm is the only medicine which combines these ;wo qualities.' It is a natural appetiser, and t^ fij?pt action ia to create hunger. After :he appetite is satisfied it acts directly on ihe stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing iway all effote matter aud exoi>. ing them to activity. The syatem then receives nutri- ;ion aud new life from the proper assimila ion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This 3 common sense and caunot be gainsaid Accept no substitute that maybe recom- nended tube "just as good.' ( It may be 'etUr—for the dealer— because 'of its better jrofit, but iv buch an instance tho dealer is ict tho one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- K&hP&Rd, PWOB 2* 6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to ommence taking something is at the begin- iing. It should also remind you that the iesb remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, oughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUMI Thousands of bottles have been sol -Van universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name : Spencer Vincent's Great Beujwmin CJum Extract. PRICE Is 6 . Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GU M Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became co, intense that I was afraid of iujuriog my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I h,adn't an atom of faith' in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contends of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m less than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Shars. P.S. — Nearly three months einoQ cough



D. THOMAS. f BULLOCK'S AtCADE. , I\/T"R D. THOMAS (m conjunction with I ltlL Mkjsus H. MATSON & Co) have leueived iusttuctions from the Executors m the Estate of the late W. M. Lyttleton, J£iq. f TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, the following Firm?, v.z : — Jones' Farm, containing 400 Acres of FIKST-CLAtSS LAND, adjoining the Educational Reserve, Rakaia. Winohmore Farm, containing 1093 Acres, subdivided, well wateced, and within eight miles of Anhburton. The Farms must be sold. Inspection Invited. The Sale will bo held the latter end of April D. THOMAS ")In conjunc- H. MATRON & CO. j tion. 47 Friedlander Bros., Limited. ; MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. , Ltd, instructed by Mr M. O'Loughlin, ] will Sell at their West Street Mart on SATURDAY, APBIL 16, ] HIS MOST DESIRABLE SUBURBAN ! PROPERTY, \ adjoining Mr John Orr'a, 1 and consisting of 7 Acres, 1 Rood, 18 Perches, with a five-roomed House and other improvements. Full particulars at time of Bale, or on application to 4 9 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ] WEDNESDAY, APJEUL 20. SALE OF PRIVILEGES FOR ASHBURTON RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING, MAY 5 &6. MESSRS. FRIEDLANDF.R BROS , I Limited, are instructed by the Ash- ? burton Racing Club to sell at their West ,* Street Mart' on the übove date, the following E Privileges : — ? No. I— Publican's Booth, No. 1. ]  2 — Publican's Booth, No. 2. t  3 — Luncheon Booth. .f x  4 — Right of Spcrts. J? c  s— Horse Yards. J? \  6 — Rce Cards. Jr r „ 7— Right to charge admfjmonJo out- a side Stand. '." jj^ a Sale at 11.50 a.m^jSr v R. FRIJdLAND|r, ii J9O jjr Auctioneer. t H(f p&E FAIR, f THURSDAY, APElli 34 J : 1898. Our next Monthly horse fair n will take place oo above dnU», a d for 6, which we are now bookiug entiies. p v FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRILDLANUER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on tho above ('ate (i tl oonjunction with Mr D. 'Jhomas, an account of John Crigg, 1 s<s , the Lone- beach- Annual Draft of about r lHlK.'lY FIRST PLASS DRAUGHT MARIfS AND GrKLDINGS, to which we draw the atten- tion of intending purchasers. FRIBDLANDBR 8R03., LmiTliD, DAVJD THOMAS, I 185 Joint Agentg. TIT E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] JIO LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AOREIS GOOD L^ ND ' For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, « n TC7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF P?HEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Tj Buiiock. \ FOR SALE, "O ESIDENCE near the Canterbury Mills JLv fi on ting the Railway. About three-eighths of an acre of land with substantially built square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Werry, who is leaving the district. Exceptionally easy term can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. — Cottage of three rooms with large wash house, shed, etc., at back, situated m Church Street, Hampstead. Rental 53 per week, T. BULLOCK. Agent. LEASES IN PERPETTTiTYV WANTED, for a Client, 200 to 400 Acres Leasehold, leased from the Crown m perpetuity. Thoßo desirous of selling, will please furnish particulars to the undersigned. t. bullock. kakaiaT OFFERS are invited for the purchase of Town Sections numbered 145 and 147, each containing £-acre, fronting street known I as South Rakaia Road West. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /"lOTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two V^ Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allanton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO.LRT* 40 A^ s 40 Fronting the Fairfield Road, a short dis- tance below the' Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds and Savoyards, . being R..S. £436?.' " " '•'" *~ There is a hov\se of seven rooms erected on the Property, also Shed, etc., and watered with a County water race. Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BUL.L.QQK,



WANTED. MANGOLDS.— Wanted a few lorn ol Mangolds, delivered or otherwise. Apply office of this paper. 4 87 TO LET m nice situation, Creek Road> near Domain, House three rooms nj>d £-aore orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 riTO LET— New Cottage of four roomsi X with Scullery and Copper, and | of an acre of land, near Woollen factory, fronting Alford Forest Road. — Apply H. W. Barrett, Arcade. 3 226 MY TUNER, Mb Harrow, is now m Athbutton. Orders sent me promptly attended to. New Books and Magazines by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, and Leather Goods. Pianos, Organs, and Bicycles at loweßb cash values. — H. M. JONJS. PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does tbe work himself; therefore guarantees ib. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings f in stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' c work completed day of order. 3 148 r e — BBJ » Entertainments. [ BENEFIT CONCERT. \ A CONCERT will be given m the ' ORANGE HALL ! • WEDNESDAY, APBIL 20, | 1898, I For the benefit of Mr W. Patterson, who is now almost blind. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc. Wednesday— Vestry Meeting — 8 pm. Friday— Short Service— 7.3o p.m. Choir Practice— B p.m. SUNDAY' SERVICES (17th April). 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Cora- : munion. 3.30— H01y Baptism, > 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. The Rev. J. Holland, of Rakaia, will ■ officiate at all services. 1 , , ... £ ] Public Notices, ashburton county hune club. A MEETING m connection with the above will be held at Devane's Hotel on TUESDAY next at 3 p.m. All interested are specially invited to attend* ERNEST ROBERTS, <s^ 4 86 SeoretP^^H DRESSMAKING. To the Ladies of Ashburton. MISS BALL & CO., from Christchurch, wish to announce that they have commenced business m Ashburton as DRESS- MAKERS, East Street, a few doors below Mr W. Patching, and they ask for a share of the public patronage. Fit and style guaranteed at moderate chargO3. 4 56 DENTAL NOTICE. MR G. F.~DODDS WISHES to notify 1o hia Patients that he has left hia former rooms m Burnett) Stroet, and may now be consulted o.t his residence, corner of Tancred and Cues streets, next door to Dr. Leahy. 4 84 /CHURCH SOCIAL AND MUSICAL Kj EVENING, WESLEYAN OHUROH, Baring Square, THURSDAY, 14th APRIL. In aid of Circuit Debt, Rev. Mr Newbold will give an address. Readings, Vooal and Instrumental Sele. ofeiona by well known ladies and gentlemen. THE GRAMAPHONE, the most marvellous Talking machine of the age, Records of celebrated artistes and others. Refreshments provided. Commence 7.30. 4_85 COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO (DHE SHEEP FARMERS OF^TH ASHBURTON DISTRICT. [1898 Arrangements. MR C. H~OWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE o COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Whioh has given such unanimous sat faction to its supporters m the pasb. The best evidence of WHA.T DIP JPA.STS BEST is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christohuroh. A. WARREN, B ASKETM AKB.R, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREEi', ASHBURTON. ALL $INDj3 of WICKBRWORK Made to Order aud Repaired. 12 2 < I



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount 'Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FAKOY GOODS, TUBT PURCHASED and to be Sold th : O whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN-S STOCK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Eaael Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brußh Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, EraßS Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, whioh will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC, As we have not sufficient Room to Display theße special lots, they will be put out m wholesale .quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE] D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. ' E. C. BROWN, Manager [A CARD. MRS O'CONNOR, BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Tancred Street. 427



i O 1 v* Picking up Knowledge is easy enough if you look for it m the right place. This is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleep soundly, and feel like a new being? Ayer'g Sarsaparilla will do it. It has done it for thou« sands. It will do it for you. Try it. PWSPARED BY CR. J. G. AVER S CO., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. BOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions, 4yer's Pills curb constipation. THE LATEST. 0» Home and Foreign. Proßß Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright, Received Wakapuaka April 13, 12.25 p.m., Guardian Office, 12.64 p.m. 91. Zola, Paris, April 12 M. Zola's new trial is to be confined to his imputation that the Court martial acquitted Oount Esterhazy bj order. EOZIE TEA AXost Economical Snyoke A«v Vtnm



For Indigestion, the beßt remedy is ua doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The,, can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free frotr injnrioua drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 yean they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dwpepsia, Bick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold Id bottle*, ii ljd, 2* 9d, and Us, by all Mcd, r!»t VeotJow thrsu^bpit tittt (it i ■• «■,. ■ ... .J • i