COUNTY COUNCIL.

♦ The monthly meeting of the Aahburton County Council wab held, to-day. Present — Mi-E. G. Wright, M.H.R., (chairman), and Messrs Harper, Chapman, Siitt-, Williamson, Johnston, and Limbie. ch airman's statement. The Chairman read his usual statement as followa :— Mr Cameron has forwarded his resignation as a member of this Council on account of his leaving for England. The accounts for the six months t»ud the year ended March 31 laab, havw been duly audited and pieced on the table for the Council's inspection. Mr I'eache writes to the Council on the tubject of diversion of water from Lake Herou into the Ashburton. The Council should deode to-day what poll ing booths it thinks would be suitable for taku g the poll m the proposed Ruapuna and H.nds irrigation districts. The rolls if these districts are placed on the table for the Council's appioval. Mr Chapman forwards names of persons willing to act as , trustees for the Alford Cemetery and Mr Goldsmith names of those willing to act on the Alford Forest Domain Board, these names to be forwarded to the Government fop gazetting purposes. The Hampstead »nd Tinwald Town Boards have agreed to i the Council'! request re oounting birds heads, and the Mount Hutt Road Board also, but that Board as the Council will see suggest an alteration m the price approved of by the Council. The Seoretary of the New Zealand County Council Association forwards _ a circular requesting that any business which this Council may wish to be considered may be forwarded as early as possible. engineer's report. ■ The Engineer's report was read as follows : Irrigation. — Ashburton-R&kaia District. — In accordance with instructions, I have, with a Tiew to obtaining for the proposed No. 1 district a supply from the Rakaia River at a higher level than " the Aoton intake, care fully examined the river bank and bed on the upper side of the railway. The most suitable intake seems to be at a point about 55 chains upwards from the railway, and near the place proposed m 1886, but some river enoroaohment has taken place Bince then, which will entail some additional out lay for protective work. I have taken levels to determine the line of main which is shown by red line on map. This would command an area of 86,000 acres, of which it is pro* posed to inolude 56,000 acres m the district The line would pass alongside the South Road for upwards of a mile on the chain strip whioh was recently planted. The drought haß destroyed most of the trees there, and under the circumstances they need not now be replanted. For the firet 6£ miles, till it enters the proposed district at Kyle Road, the ground is uneven, and the line .tortuous. The channel would cross the rail way at terrace at a point whioh the District Railway Engineer approves. The span of bridge' would be 30 feet. This arrangement would leave an area also of 56,000 acres for No. 2 district proposed to be supplied from Lake Heron. By alter ing the gradient somewhat, I have placed the upper boundary of this No. 2 district higher up than it was before. The Council's solicitor is now m possession of boundary descriptions for both districts with a view to the preparation of special orders. The solicitor has the description of the proposed combined Allenton and Hampstead irriga tion district. In oon6titutii»g irrigation dis tricts their liability as to proportionate share of overdraft would have to be taken into account. ABhbuttos-Rakaia Water Supply.— The greater part' of the mains have been cleared during last month, and the settlers have done more or less towards clearing the sides of the distributing races, but many of them atk that the water be shut off for at least three days, to enable them to clear the bottoms and finish m a sufficient manner. This could be done with very little incon venience now. The race asked for by Messrs. Muckle, Duncan, and others would be about five miles m length, and for the most part would adjoin the river road, with a pretty deep cutting ac three or four places. It would be beat led out through Mesßra Allan and Brydone'a, rf serve No. 1115, whose consent I understand is likely to be obtained, but Mr Allan will visit the ground m a few days and Bay definitely. Ashburton-Rangitata *, Water Supply.— v There is now a fairly good Bupply m the Upper Hinds District which will probably last during the winter. The pell will be taken this month which will decide the question of proposed auxiliary supply from Rangitata Gorge* Tenders will be placed before you to^-iay for enlarging N and P races. As oa {Ukaia aide, water should be shut off for three days on this section to allow proper clearances to be made. Plantations. —The estimate fop thia sea son's planting falls to be considered to-day. Also proposal for exchange of tramway reserve at Bncoleugh, etc. If the Counoil should depide to do any thinning of planta tions by paßual labor Bame aB last year, there ate two plantations near Dromore, each about 25 acres m extent, and one near Windermere, which might be done. Poisoned Grain. — The preparation of the poisoned grain, whioh is being done for the most part on platforms outside, is progress ing as fast aB the state of the weather will permit. CLEARING WATEB RAOE9. It was resolved that, m accordance with the engineer's recommendation, the water races m the Ashburton-Rakaia system should be ordered to be ahnt off for three days to allow of efficient clearing. Races N. and P. were ordered to be similarly dealt with. WATEB RACE LIABILITY. After tome discussion on the question of the overdraft for water race construction, whioh m the ABhburton-Rakaia water supply district amounted to £2800, Mr Williamson moved — "That provision be made, when raising the loans for 'Nob. 1 and 2 irrigation jfistridts,' to 'extinguish the liability of those districts to contribute towards the present overdraft against the entire Ashburton- Rakaia district, by adding to each loan a sum sufficient to pay off the proper share of snch overdraft due by those districts, and bo dispense with the necessity of levying two water rates." Mr Latnbie seconded, and the motion 'was carried. • RETURN OF RACES. On Mr LammVs motion the following return was ordered to be prepared :— A return of the total chainage of water races m the Ashburton- Rakaia water race district, showing the total length paying a rate of jnpepence per chain ; also the total length of races for whioh no rates are received b.y the pouncil ; also a list pf the names of all landowners who have received concessions, or who have made any speoial arrangement* with the Counoil with regard to water supply rights. ROAD CLOSED. It was resolved that, as no objections had been received against the closing of the road through reserve 737, the road should be closed m accordance with the wishes of the ratepayers. THE METHVKN BACH. 16 was decided to leave the auestion of the Methven raoe, reported on at last meet ing, m abeyanoe for seven months, seeing that Mr Cameron had given orders to his manager to turn the water on, without prejudice to any rights he may possess, the question to be so left until Mr Cameron's return to Canterbury, he being now on hid way to the old country. ' '■ LAKE HERON. Mr Stitt moved according to notioe— That m the event of Lake Heron being tapped to supplement the water of the Ashburton fiver for irrigation purposes, block No. 4, adjacent to the Ashburton river, shall be entitled to an equal share of the additional frater obtained,' on payment of a fair share of the coat of the work. '• Mr'Wrighb'had also given notice to move- That three-fourths of the volume of water to \?e derived from Lake Heron shall be deemed ■*> bp the property of the ratepayers m No. 2 irrigation district, and shall be applied to their exclusive use. A long discussion topk place on the motion and amendment. Messrs Stitt and Harper advocatod the claims of the southern settlers to the waters of Lake Heron and Mr Wright those of No. 2 distriot. The latter had a long frontage to Ashburton river and none to the Rakaia and was therefore an Aghburton rivet flistriot." Besides the engineer had raised the upper boundary of that district consider ably and' m consequence had also raised the seaboard boundary, so that No. 1 diatriol enlarged and the addition to it oould b< pupplied from' the' Rakaia. Unless No. i diatffio]) were guaranteed a supply from-Lak* gfarw it would fa f ftfanrf ft »lfe tbfi Wt9

payers to vote on a system that oould nob bo depended upon. Ho thought thftto three fourths of iho water should bo guaranteed to No. 2, and if some guaiantee were not given irrigation would be a dead letter m that district. Mr Lambie would be sorry to see auy question raided that was likely to jeopardise irrigatiou, and he would support the Chair man's amendment. Mr Harper would support the amendment if the quantity werß reduced to two-thirds. Mr Stitb had no deaire to block irrigation but be would like the Council to put itself m a position to give irrigation water to any district that might Bubs-equently &8k for it. Mr Williamson pointed out that there was still the water m the Ashburton river that would be available). He thought the amend ment should be accepted* I Mr Chapman also favored the amendment as it gave No 2 district an assurance that it would have tin irrigation supply. In answer to him Mr Wright said IV o 2 district would have to pay the cost of bringing down the ; water from Lake Heron, and it wan pro posed to give that district three-fourths of the water brought down, Mr Johnston was rather m favor of Mr Stitt'B motion at first, but now thought the amendment a fair compromise. The Chairman asked the Council to , remember that No 2 would nave to pay the cost of bringing down the irrigation water supply from the lake, and he thought it was generous dealing to give No 4 a fourth of the water when they went m for irrigation, on the nnderstanding that they would pay their fair share of the cost of bringing m the supply. He thought ib was an equifcab.'* arrangement!. Mr Harper wanted to know if No 2 dis trict would take all legal risks that might follow the bringing m of the water. Mr Wright said those risks were very •mall and the settlers would gladly take them, bub the water would be so completely under the control of the Connoil that suoh risks would be reduced to a minimum. Mr Btitt again urged that all he wanted | was to see tha Counoil m a position to supply ■ No 4 whtn they wanted irrigation, and if 1 the amendment would do that, be was pro* pared to withdraw his motion. He ulti mately did so, and the amendment was passed. (Left sitting.)

Town Edition.

latest Items- «, Watee Famine.— ln Borne parts of the Borough there is still a great scarcity of water. One can understand and submit to wells going dry, but not the constant shutting off of the water that should flow down certain channels— as for instance that m Peter Street, where most of the pumps are dry. .Latest Arrivals. — Oa opening a package of. goods to-d«y «fe a shop io. Aehburtou a small colony of mice was found ; they were fifteen m number. We need hardly say that the change proved fatal to a number of them, and that the remaining members are seriously considering whether they had not better return to their late healthy district and quit this fatal spot. Larbikins. — After the workmen engaged on the new Bank of New South Wales left off on Thursday evening, some larrikins shifted some of the large atones that had with much trouble been placed m position. The workmen are looking out for these midnight toilers, m order to give them a suitable reward. A Maori Chief's Wife.— A Thames tele gram states that Captain Bowron, J P., was married to Te Reni Te Tuhi on Wednesday. Yesteiday the native chief Maungo took advice as to what steps he could take t o recovar the woman, with whom he had been Hying since 1869, she having been married to him (Maungo) according to Maori custom m that year. Maungo, whoia greatly distressed, found he could do nothing, as the European law does not recognise a native marriage. Captain Bowron is 52 years of age and the womem io 46. ...__ Funerals —The fnneral of the infant «on» Patrick Joseph, of Mr and Mrs Logan, of tho Tinwald Hotel, took place this afternoon. The b:dy was taken first to the Cuholi Church and thence to the Abhburton Cemec tery, the bearers being four liib'e lads wearing crape and white gloves. A large Dumber of frieud3 showed their respect by following the remains to their last resting plaoe. The remains of the late John Wilkinson, who passed away at the Old Men's Home, were also interred at the Ashburton Cemetery, the funeral cortge leaving the Home at 5 45 this afternoon, the Presby terian Minister officiating. Conoert at Tjkwalp.— The Tinwald Glee Club gave a most suooessful entertain ment m the Templar Hall last evening, m aid of the choir fund, which, it is pleasing to learn, will benefit to a considerable ex tent by the venture. The hall was packed, and under the baton of Mr H. B. King, the programme went with great smoothness, and all the items were well "received. There iB I little doubt that this Club will prove of great interest during the present concert season, and will be the means of bringing forward much talent m this district which would otherwise be hidden, At the clone of the programme the Rev J. Blaokburne thanked those who had kindly lent their assistance, especially Messrs L. Owen and Donges.

The Police Commission.

.* . . United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. Napier, June 3. Inspector Emerson* defence to the charges of gambling and intemperate habicß opened before the Police Commission this- morning. A large Dumber of prominent; townsmen wero called as to the inspector's general conduct), Mr Carnell, ex-M.H.R., said he knew of hia own knowledge that Eagleton'a was a ",tote " shop. He had seen money passed for beCtiDg Surpoßoa. Inspector Emerson, m his evi ence, gaye a complete denial as to the truth of all charges. :

Late Commercial.

RAKAIA SALE. Tho N.Z. Loan and Meroantlle Agenoy Co., Limited, report as follows: — At Rakaia monthly sale on Thursday, June 2, there was a very fair yarding and a good attendance. All olaßEea of sheep Bold well, there being a marked improvement m the price of store lambi. Our sales comprised :— l7 two-tooth halfbred 7b sd, 97 lambs 5s 6J, 31 old merino ewes 1b 6d. 45 lambs 8s 7d, 31 halfbred lambs 4a sd, 30 crossbred lamba 5a sd, §15 crossbred lambs 5a lOd, lffHaU-moutll crosß bred ewes m lamb 4s 6d, ?Q, two, Four and iix-tooth oroßßbred fewee m lamb 7s 6d, 29 rams (boilers) 3s 3d. Figs — 1 sow m pi^g £2 ss, 1 sow m pig £2, 2 weanere 5a 6s, $ we&nere 4s 9d. I

News m Brief.

♦ Mr H. Stephenaon wil\ ofjer a large catalogue of merchandise, etc., at his roomi to-niorrdw, inoludlng cutlery, guns, jewellery, eto. — a chance seldom offered m Aahbu'rton.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

{ United Press Association —By Elootrio Telegraph— Copy right. An Expedition Abandoned. Cairo, June 1 Prince Henry of Orleans has abat doned his proposed expedition up th Nile. Illness of Mr Plimsoll. London, June 1 Mr Samuel PHrusoll, the father o shipping law reform, is seriously ill. Obituary. The death is announced of Si Robert Kawlinson, civil and sanitar engineer and vice-president of th Society of Arts, aged 89. The Liquor Question m Canada Ottawa, June 1 The Canadian Parliament is to bi asked to vote a quarter of a mil Hot dollars to defray the expenses of taking a plebiscite on liquor prohibition. The Rainfall m England. London, June 2 During the month of May the rain' fall m England was double the average, Westralian market Trusts. The shareholders of the Westralian Market Trusts have unanimously approved the scheme for reconstruction. Drowned on the Way to Klondike* San Francisco, June 2 The schooner Lady Jane Grey, 3ound from Seattle to Kotzebue Sound, 'oundered, and thirty-four persons on ;he way to Klondike were drowned.

Australian

United Press Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph. — Copy t ighb. Coral-Boring 1 Expeditions. Sydney, June 2. Two scientific expeditions, one of which, under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Societies of Australasia and London, proceeds to Funafuti, and the otheron behalf of Professor Agassiz, of Harvard College, and Professor David, of the Sydney University, goes to Fiji, have left by the steamer Ovalau, to continue the coral boring operations. The Amalgamation of Salt Companies. Melbourne, June 2 The amalgamation of salt companies will not include New Zealand or English business.

SOUTH AFRICA.

♦ ■■ United Press Aaaocfation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Pretoria, June 1 Dr Beitz, ex-President of the Orange Free State, has been appointed to succeed Dr Leyda as the Transvaal Secretary of State. London, June 2 The Cape Government has ordered 10,000 LeeM.stford rifles, fifceeu field guns and ten Maxims.

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THE ASHBOBION QUAKDIAN t FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1856,



FIRE. EIRE. FIRE. rjIANK Containing SAUCEPANS, BOILERS, A KETTLES, slightly damaged by re to be sold at about H.A.IL.F the ordinary price. We adviae onr Customers to [give us an early call if they want to buy a good Cheap and Serviceable KETTLE or SAUCEPAN as we have such » demand for them. Euamelwate. Enamelware. 20 OASES ENAMEI.WABE. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN STOCK AT PRESENT :- Steel Enameled Jugs v * *. o* Saucepans S^^"' Teapots ' -S ll , I , l^ Kettles Collauders Puddinc Basins fc 1» |, n . d 1 P mfc Ma «« Baking!)i BhesJ8 hesJ StST't «c Dishes Hot Water Jugs Mixing Bowls Coffee Pots COME EAIiLY & SIOURB THE BARGAINS . Duchess Tea. Duchess Tea. up this well-known Tea nd ft few "commendations praising 1 mf ° rm ' : *' that:the satlsf.oUo n > Mb Hxjffak, Burnett Btreet, says— That it is the finest Flavored and most Economical Tea that he has ever tried. G. W. LEADLEY.^Esq., says— GIVE THIS TEA A TBIAI. AKD YOU TFILL OSE KO OTHER FLETCHER BROS., CAfcH SUPPLY. STOEES, Eaßt Street, Ashbnrton, and High Street, Ohristchurob; T. H. UNDRILL & COS. PURNIIURE WAREHOUSE, FANCY OHAIR3 OaRPETS, GKBAT VARIETY _^^^^^A^^^^ BUGS, ETC. and Withoufc l^^^^^ Bedsteads ard Bedding Cushion?. (^^^^^^p^^^p Furniture of all kind* Just the thing for made on the Wintar Evenings. j |ißiaiiEiii!iMiig| miß«® Premises.- T. H. UNDBILL & CO., CABINET-MAKERS, UPBOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, New Shop, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. COAE COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. FTIHE SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT, Lasts Longest, is the Safest, Best, and by far the most Economical Coal m tl c market for Hoasthold and Steam Purposes, JtLVERY FAMILY SHOULD USE IT, It will save you money and labor m cleaning. SOLE AGENTS— v W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS. Agentß Royal Insurance' Company Ltd. lOU ABB IHVITBD TO INSPECT OUB STOCK WITHOUT BEING PBBSSED TO BDT. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGUREB and the Lowest CASH PRIC3 Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostook Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, juab to hand. BESPOKE WORK &, REPAIRS a Every Desoription of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Ri vetted Boots, Bhoeß, Slippers, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortest notioe and Lowest Price Possible, by First-olaes and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. ~ McDonald BOOT MANUFACTUBERiS AND IMPOETERS,



AT REDUCED PRICES. , WIRB NETTING, IgiH^^^^^fll^fe HORSE CLIPPERS, REGISTER GRATES, CARPENTEKS* TOOLS, &c. OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p.tn, wibh the exception of THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, when we oloae atlpm, and 9.30 p.m. respectively. JOHN ORR &' Co. OUR ANNUAL T BuilOOlT. STOCKTAKING^ A t _ foT~s~all^ SALE ,^ COMMENCES ON JgQ ACRES \Q() SATURDAY NEXT. Situated about 3 miles from Winslow, on the Upper Side of the line. It is divi- ■'■■ ded into three paddocks well watered. Nt r\r\r\ WORTTT nf fJrnPPrffiH Trnn. There is a Farm Housa of three rOJm* 451000 B^ShSS. OS: 11 ' an v th - im ?™T ntß lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, P P y ' Vwy **"? tiTm> to be oleared at very low prices For CASH. * P a y me ™. As the bulk of the above lines have been x> oUidAAjh.. imported direct, we are m a position to — ' offer the besb value m the district. , MONffY We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a *u.v/ai.u j. large quantity of General Merchandise, ii • ___ , „ oludine — • r I lU LEND on approved freehold security. X £4000, £1400, £1000, and a sum of 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, £10 ° * c lowest ounenb rates, of interest. T. BULLOCK. (three times as strongas Washing Soda or "^ — — m^— — — — ■* tract of Soap), which will be included m the Tenders Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. ( ' ASHBURTON CEMETERI BOARD. OARSON & 00-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, HHENDERS are invited for Painting the X Mortuary Chapel, etc, at the New Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Cemetery. Tanored Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. _  , . , , „_ Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- , Particulars may be seen *t the Office of cluoe. 99 fc he Registrar between the hours 11 a.m. and . 3 p.m., (except Thursday.) A "VT"P\ DTjTYXT /^V"D"O Tenders will be received np to 12 o'olosk iLi\ U XtHj W VyXVJtI at noon on SATURDAY, June 4th. The lowest or any other Tender not necessarily accepted. HAH JUST OPENED;* Second Ship. "I J. WARD, m *nt> of I Chairman Ashburton Cemetery Board. 1 5 257 NEW GOODS C. CHAPMAN, EOK THE WINTEB. GENERAL specify selected. House Decorator. * (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) Splendid JLot of — C\ CHAPMAN, Having de- KJm KJ cided to START BUSINESS NEW MANTLES k CAPES, MILUNERY « Ashburton, and being prepared to execute work m a First-Class Style at MODERATE AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE PRICES, Solioits a Share of the Publio'B Patronage. LATEST- STYLES, SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. NewKidGloves.CorsetaandUmbrellas, GHOIOE STOOK o7p APERHANGINGB beafe makes. Carpets, Linoleums, TO SELECT FROM. Floorcloths, and ; THE LARGEST LOT OF s f3. CHAPMAN. LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BCfOTS ~~ ~ [T. H. DNDBILL ] [E. A. DNDBILL.] AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. laspectiou Xnvited.JJ - a a, a *.4t •■ ANDREW ORR. |l|l^^fe(K To the Deaf and those troubled with > Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. X7KTE beg to announce that at the request Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed YV of numerous olients, we have pur- . aural apeoialist and Inventor of artificial ear chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to , his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- furnish iunerals m the besb possible style, ness and Aural Troubles. This book may 7 be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, ftoad. Wellington, N.Zu, on receipt of — — stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, T H UNDRTLL AND f!O was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr! KiSkUJ&LULt AiSU KjKJ.y Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ? 'SS!z^ M Tm&^'S^s SNORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ! from U 9b»W on egelpb »f «t*ipj/ J BwWtog Society Qffig*. 6 817 {



Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOR SALE. MESSRS FKIK.DLANDRR B<o*, Ltd, instructed by Mb Uknry 1 OTTER, who haa purchased another Farm, will bell at their ' WEST STREET AUCTION MART TO-MORTiOW, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, LB9B, I At l;p.m., HIS Handy Little Farm of 63 Aores of Beat Wheat Land, well known as "John Blaok's." conveniently nituattd near the • Wakanui School, and adjoining Mostirs , Clephane'a and T. MoDowella properties, 1 THE FARM ia sub-divided into two pad- dooks. 17 aoros are now ploughed ready for Crop, 5 aores are m Oate, and balance laid down for four ye<ira m English Grass, There ia a Three- , Roomed Cottage, briok Dairy an Cowshed on the property, Water- race through both paddooka ia now m coun»e of oonatruotion by the County Council. The land la capable of pro- duoing the heaviest oropa grown m the Wakanui district, over aixty bushels of Wheat per acre having been harveeted from it. The Auctioneers have no hesitation m thoroughly recommending the above pro* perby to anyone desiring a handy little homestead. R^FRIEDLANDER, 5 821 Auctioneer! ■ L. ■ , ■— 1 D. THOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADK. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JUNE 4 ; 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS ha^reoeived to Btructions to sell by public auction at the above df.te and fixture, viz., — LOI 63 and 66, i acre of land, with a Dwelling House of four rooms, having a rontage on to Moore and Kermode treet. Those wanting a House close to town should not miss the sale of tbia property. Sale at 2 o'clock. D. THOMAB, 5 241 Aahburton. ARCADE. TO-MO~RROW, SATURDAY, JUNE 4. GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Containing 4 Acres 2 Roods 20 Perches. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs Sarah Meaqlem to Sell by Public Auction, as above — HER COMPACT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, Containing 4 Acres 2 Roods 20 Perches, situated m Ha nips tead, fronting Cambridge, Oxford, & Nelson Streets, together with a six-roomed House, front rooms plastered, Wash-house with Copper built m, Dairy, large Machine Shed, Work-shop, 24fc x 12ft, Stables, etc. From its position, this must become an exceedingly valuable Bection m the near future. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D.THOMAS, 5 227 Ashburton. ASHBURTON YaRD.3. j TUESDAY, JONE 7, 1898. j I SHALL Have for Sale at the above Fixture, on account of B. J. Harbi- son, Esq ,— lOfSn crossbred hoggets, lUUU Firat-Clasß Lot. Also on account of other Clients, FAT & STORE SHEEP, FAT & STORE CATTLE AND PIGS. j D. THOMAS, 6 25 Ashburton. UNDER BILL OF SALE. < BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 4. MR DAVID THOMAS has received Instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Auction aa above— Q DRAUGHT HORSES. Buckeye Reaper, Single-Furrow Plough, Spring Carb and Harness, Dray Har- ness, 3-leaf Harrows and Trees, also 1 Heifer. Sale ab 130 p.m. sharp. DAVID THOMAS, 6 23. Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S AROADE. HORSIT FAIR; JUNE 9, 1898, I SHALL OFFER for various Clienbu the following First-Class Trotting and Blood Stock, viz.— CHESTNUT COLT, 2 yeara old, by General Tbacy, out of Fanny Bell, (Imp.); Bay Gelding, Sailor Boy, 4,yr», by Mambrino Mao, broken to saddle and harness ; Bay Mare, 3yrs, by Mambrino Mao, outo of Heather Bell, broken to saddle and harness ; Bay Mare, 3yrß, by Mambrino Mac, broken to saddle ; Chsatnub Gelding, 4yrs, by Mambrino Mac, out of Toi, broken to saddle ; Bay Gelding, 2yra, by General Traoy, out of Toi ; Bay Mare, by Maoelleathan, oub of Heather Bejl* broken to saddle and harness. The above are a First-Class Line of Horses, and must be sold. Also— Bay Gelding, 3yrs, by Porkin Warbeok 11., oub of Ludicrous (Imp.) Sale ab 9 p.m. sharp. i ■ ■ ' D. THOMAS, 6 24 Aehburbon. A R C A D~E , HORSE FAIR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898 I WILL hold my next HOEBE FAII on the above date, for which I am nov j BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 6 128 Auctioneer. ILOXUSI TEA i Beat* All



Wan Led T7IRESH Oysters, smoked fhh, and all !Ju kinds of fresh fish by Express to-night at J. H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. 626 WANTED, at once- Girl aboub 15, to aasiab m House work. Apply Mail Office. J 6 16 WANTED, a emarfc, lionesC Boy, from 12 Co 15 years, for light work m a Store. Addreßß Mail Office. 618 WANT ISO— A Strong Lad for Black- smithing.— Apply J. Burgfss. 619 FOR SALE CHEAP.— Three Sets Gig or Cab, and Buggy Second-hand Harness —Apply W. Patching, iiast Street. 620 WANTED— A General Servant about 17.— Apply Mas Pauling, Peter Street. 6 22 NEW BOOKS— Review of Reviews for" May, Story of the Malakand Field Force, Josiah's Wife, Dreameraof the Ghetto, Deborah of Tido, Hagar of the Pawn Shop, (Shrewsbury), In the Shadow of the Pyra* mids, Barbara Heathcote's Trial, Plain Living. — H. M. Jones. I HAVE for Sale m the Soafield District a very nice Property, oontaining 1600 Acres ; 3QO m orop and 100 Aores now - being ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Thomas, Aehburton. 5 240 j FOR SALE— Upßtanding Brown Mare; saddle or harness; trial. Apply Office of this paper. TO LET, FURNISHED? rnHE. UNDERSIGNED wishes TO LET X His Residence, *' Burford," Bast Belt, for the Seaaion— say from June 2jsth to < September 30th. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply at Residence. 621 , ■ W. J. STEWARD. __ HENRY STEPHENSON. Special Sale. TO-MORROW, JONE 4. HENRY STEPHENSON will lell at> his rooma to-morrow a large consign- ment of Merchandise, comprising — Iron- mongery, Cutlery, Guns, Jewellery, Harness and Horae Gear, Clothing, Furniture, etc : Without Reserve. 6 17 HENRY a,T»PHENSON, HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Eatalitfehed 20 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND 1 COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Lj w Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERT SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advanoes made or Qoods plaood m my hands for Sajo* TO LET.—Houae of 7 rooms, with Wash house, etc, Cox Street.— Apply to, Henry Stephenson.. T7IOR SALE — Seoond-Hand Bioyole JD nearly|new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc, Sold Daily m Large ox Small Quantities. 1 Agent : Norwioh Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing am Agenqy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from *2Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, , AUCTIONEER,



k ■ ' ' ■- ■ ■-< : : ;, '.'.I r We beg to notify that we have aeoured I the Sab- Agency for the celebrated Massey- ■ Habbis Bioyolea. Ladien and Gentlemen's i machines up-to-date always m stock, lowest b eaah prices or easy ternis tp o^ib puatomers, } Qne gofld Bepond-hand bioyolo for Bale, I nearly new. Price, £13 10s j guaranteed. — ) Oraiqbbad and Bbbbymak. thn leadiDg ■ m\m rad Oata««i, Aobburton.



SyKo^sia qp Nsw advbrtisbmbnts. Lad wanted Young girl for housework wanted 1 I) Thomas— lmportant sale notices H Stephenßon— Sale of merchandise, eto, > to-morrow J H Jewitt— Fresh fish ) Harness for sale > Suburban residence to lefa T Bullook— Money to lend