RIOT AT KALGOORLIE.

Diggers Mob the Premier. Sir John Forrest Assaulted and Barred out of the Railway Station His Life in Danger. The Riot Act Read. Troopers on the Point of Using their Carbines. Rails torn up Ahead of the Premier's Train. Generally Disgraceful Conduct. The Eureka Riot Repeated. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Rtceived Wakapuaka March 25, 9.45 a.m., Guardian Office 10.56 a.m.

Kalgoorlie, March 25.

The Governor, Sir John Forrest the Premier, and the Ministerial party have returned here after opening the railway to Merjzies. A deputation waited upon the Premier in reference to the alluvial difficulty, and when the Premier's visit was fixed the miners began to flock in, and when the train arrived with the party fully ten thousand with bands and banners gathered at the railway station. The Governor went on to Coolgardie, but Sir John Forrest went to Wilkie's hotel, where he received the deputation. The diggers hooted him all the way, and then attempted to take possession of the hotel, but the police frustrated the attempt. An appeal was made to the Premier to repeal the ten feet regulation:, and release the men im prisoned at once. After listening patiently Sir John Forrest said the mem had made out a better case than he originally thought they had. The men imprisoned had defied the law, and must purge the contempt and apologise. The delegates present seconded this suggestion. Sir John Forrest said the men persisted in stating that they were obeying law and order j if so, they must obey the Court's degrees, and he would not be hustled into any action.' He must have the law obeyed. Regarding the amendment of the law, he said he would consider it in Cabinet and give an answer in a week. By this time the crowd outside had become turbulent, and several of the deputation went out to try and pacify them. One of the Buloug residents said, " Sir John, allow me to tell you your answer is a most unsatisfactory one. We want your opinion on the ten feet regulation, ■and alao a definite answer to our appeal ■for the four men's release." The Premier got angry and descended the stairs of the hotel, intending to go to the Boulder, to receive a deputation, and also to visit the View Lake and the View Consols mine. When he got outside the hotel he was rushed. Thousands pressed on him, and he was bit in the face and bruised in the side. Despite the efforts of the police lie at length managed to reach the railway station, but the diggers held possession of the station and it was impossible to get the door open. The Premier by this time was much knocked about. The warden seeing that fc'ir John's life was in danger, read the Kiot Act, and the mounted troopers rode the crowd down, and galloped away for their muskets. By the time they returned the door of the statiou had been forced, and the Premier having got through the door was barricaded again. The Premier having returned to his carriage the train steamed towards Boulder, but hearing that the rails had been tor/i up the train returned to Kal goorlie, thence to Perth. Sir John Forrest sayß he is sorry he came here. A meeting of the ratepayers has been called to protest against the insult offered to the Premier. The language ■Bed by the rioters was most violent. It is the most serious mining riot since the Eureka stockade.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

SECOND DAY. Praia Association — By Electric Telegraph Dcnedin, March 23 Concluding results :— D.J.C. Handicap, of 200 sovb ; 1£ mile. — Stwshot, 8.3, 1 ; Oannonshot, 7.11, 2 ; Pitch and Toss, 7.0, 3. Won easily by a length. Time— 2..4oJ. Dividends— £2 Is and £2 4s. Novel Race, of 60 sovs ; seven furlongs. —Rancor, 7.4, 1 ; Stimulant, 6.13, 2 ; Lady Lear, 6.11, 3. Time— l.3o2. Dividends - £3 15s and £3 10s. Jubilee Handicap, of 100 aovs ; six fur longs—Vandyke, 7.9, 1 ; St Ouida, 7.6, 2 ; Arline, 9.4, 3. Won by three-parts of a length. Time— l l6£. Dividends— £s3 18s and £635a. Disposal Stakes, of 20 sovs ; six furlongs — P.P.O, Bst» 1; Twilight, Bst, 2. Won easily. Dividend— £l 16s. Railway Plate, of 100 sova ; four fur longs — Blazer, 8.5, 1 ; St Clements, 9st, 2. Won easily. Time— sosec. Dividends— £l 3s and £1 4s. Suburban Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs ; one mile — Bed Lancer, 9.2, 1 ; Black and Red, 9.4, 2; Doable Event, 9.0, 3. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time— 1.46§. Dividends— £s 43 and £5 16?. Dunedin, Maroh 25 St. Paul and Multiform are scratched for all engagements at the Dunedin Jubilee Meeting.

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English Baptißt Church at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He Bays: " A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. It snbdued the in flammation and relieved the pain. Should •ny sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial ib will please me." For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.

I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. I had tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did, ana was immediately relieved and in a short time cured. lam happy to Bay that it has not since returned.— Josu. Edoab, Germantown, Cal. For sale by the A»h arton Drug Company.

Don't Cough.— Relief can be obtained mmediattly. Use "Kkating's Cough Lozenges" — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent) physioiins. They at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the moat delicate can therefore take them. One Lozeßge alone gives eaae— rone or two at bed trfme ensure* reit, Sold everywhere in tine

IRRIGATION MEETING AT HAMPSTEAD.

Owing no doubt to the counter attractions there weie ouly eighteen ratepayers present at the meeting held in the Hampatead school last evening for the purpose of considering the question of procuring a water supply for the Hampstead district. Mr J. H. Maynard, Chairman of the Hampstead Towu Board, presided, and in his opening remarks said that some had taken exception to his cil'ing the meeiingin the name of the Town Board, which would ' have to pay for the advertisements. Should there be any difficulty, he would be pleased to pay the cost himself, bub thought that such men as he referred to were not suitable for membership of any Town Board. (Applause.) Owing to the extremely dry season, the ratepayers had seen the necessity of procuring water, and had expressed their wish to obtain a supply. The water race in Netherby had been a greab success, and all who knew the value of a plentiful Bupply would not be without it if they could help it. The season had been something extra ordinary, and there was no sign of the drought) abating. In talking the matter over with Messrs Mahood and Hardley, it was thought that a water supply could be best got in conjunction with the Allenton district; It would be a foolish thing to ask for a supply three months hence, after the Allenton system had bean enlarged, instead of falling in with them at once, and having the intake large enough to supply both districts. Should the ratepayers decide to have irrigation, the County Engineer would push on the works with all possible speed and give every information required. He paid a high compliment to the Engineer for the exertions he had put forth to further the cause of irrigation. Mr F. Johns wished to know if ratepayers would have to pay water rates whether they received water or not, and in reply the Chairman said that if ratepayers did not want water.it would not be conveyed through their sections, and so they would not be asked to pay for it. Some ratepayers, how ever, could not get a supply owing to their neighbors above refusing to pay for water running across their sections, thuii prevent ing others from being supplied. The initial cost of the Netherby race had been 10s a section

Mr S. Hardley, sen., asked what would be the cost yearly after the first expense ? The rate for rural landß was 9i per chain yearly. The Chairman said the minimum charge would be 7s 6d yearly.

Mr Hardley did not think it should cost seven times as much for town as for rural sections.

The Chairman said he had only paid 10s once during three years for water rights in Nethßrby. He thought the coat would be different between town sections and rural lands.

Mr Mahood said that if for three years it cost 10s, it would be ridiculous to pay 7s 6d annually.

Mr Johns asked if the Engineer would bring water where required, and in reply the Chairman said it was intended to enlarge the main on the belt, and take the water along the different roads No doubt the Engineer would see that everyone's wants were supplied.

Mr S. Hardley, een., said he understood the water would have to come through the borough, but the borough did not want them to have it that way. He was extremely sorry to see so few present, which did not say much for the ratepayers' enthusiasm. Chinamen who were payiug £6 an acre wore able to make enough money to go home to China, owing to their knowledge of the good of irrigation. Here they had good land, one acre of which would keep them, aud he was astonished that more were not present to look after their interest'. His father was a email fatmer, who irrigated yearly, and was never ditappointed with a crop. J? lowing past in the river were plentiful supplies of water, which, if utilised on the sections and acres, would produce crops of vegetables, and enable them to keep cows, pigf", etc. ; everybody would be employed, and loaii ig at street corners would come to an end. He asked them to be of one mind, and get irrigation somehow. In reply 1.0 a quoution, the Chairman said he knew of a man who was only too pleased to pay a fine of £10 for unlawfully using water fiom a race to irrigate his land. Water somewhat resembled children. If you had none you did not want any ; but if you had some you could not do without them.

Mr J. Hardley thought petitions should be feigned, and they would then know how to act. He favored irrigation. It wou'd also be useful for fire prevention, as it is indeed a pitiable sight to see a house burn to the ground beforo the eyes of a, capable brigade, through the want of a water supply. The Chairman said the meeting had been called, and it was for those present to Bay whether they wanted a water supply or irrigation. Perhaps, however, it would be advisable to call another meeting. Mr F. Johns thought more information should be procured, and another meeting called. He would like to eee irrigation. Mr Mahood aUo favored irrigation, and spoke of some excellent clover that he had seen from irrigation land.

Mr Rees Jones also favored irrigation, and Mr Tutty hoped they would hurry up, as he for one wanted irrigation in his district.

Mr R. Kerr moved, and Mr S. Hardley, jun., seconded, that the Board pay the expenses of advertising. This was carried unanimously*

Mr F. Johns moved that the Chairman, and Messrs Mahood and J, W. Hardley, be elected a committee to get all information as to the cost, etc., of forming Hampstead into an irrigation district. This waß seconded by Mr Korff and carried unanimously.

It was decided to hold another meeting nexb Wednesday evening, A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

"MISS SHOWN."

There W-. s ft cowrW. h»ll in w-iting fir the re-appenrone« of Mr Frai>k Thornton and his company l«*o "ight, in the three net farcial comely, " Th« Ftrtug* arivnniurpu «f Misa Brown." A.- Mm 'ton pUvgofiis rxpectrd to he amncei by the enmp-ny in this dpw piece ami th^y were not disappointed. Mr Frank Thornton plaved the title character " Ciptain Courtney," who vas guil'y of the great offence against the Jbw of marrying a ward in Chancery withontthe consent of the Court. He eloped with his darling, and was assisted to do so by the nvjor of hiß regiment and his wife. In making the elopement the bride hid escaped from a ladies' ec-demy, but after the marriage wa9 caught and taken back, while the police were on the hunt for the daring lover. To regain his wife, the captain was introduced to the seminary in the character of " Miss Brown " as a niece of the Major by that worthy, who had her entered as a pupil. That ia really the whole story, but it is easy to imagine how much fun can be got out of such a Btory in the hanch of play wrights like Buchanan and Marlowe, and actors and actresses such aa Frank Thornton and his company. Mr Thornton was irresistibly funny both as the captain and subsequently as Miss Brown, the hoyden pupil, and the way iu which that muscular young lady handled the German music maßter and the detective was Bimply M a caution to snakes." The ladies of the company played their parts equally well throughout, the principal of the school, Miss Elsie Carew, deserving special notice, and also Miss Clara Manifold, who had the difficult part assigned to her of the runaway bride. •• Herr von Moßer," the music master, was played by Mr A. Cochrane, and the part was as fine a piece of charaoter acting as has ever been seen on the stage. The Irish major was also a good character, and his wife was not a whit behind him. Altogether the visit of the company i3 likely to be well and favor ably remembered by the Ashbur:on people.

SWIMMING.

There was a considerable number of spectators to witness the final races of the season of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club, which were swam ou Thursday. The first of the series of races for the Ashburton Schools' Challenge Cup was swam, all the competitors, of course, starting on equal terms. Results ;— School Cup— C. Mayo, Ashburton Borough School, 1 ; A. Sparrow, Ashburton Borough School, 2; N. Wilkie, Ashburlon Borough School, 3 ; H. Braddell, Ashburton Borough School, 4. Mayo won by about a yard, ISparrow beating Wilkie by about half a yard for second place, Braddell close up. 220 Yards Senior Handicap— McKinney, scr, 1 ; A. Wiikie, scr, 2 ; C. Willis, 153ec, 3. Mr A. Harrison acted aB starter and Mr F Russell aa iudge,

THE "OATS" QUESTION.

Press Association— By Electro Telegraph Dunbdin, March 25

In Brooka and Connell v the Colonial Biuk Mr Justice Wiliiamssaid : If the instruments which the Bank held were warrants within the ordiuary business sense of that term as used at the Bluff in connection with the grain stored for shipment, tho Bank was justified in calling tho instruments " warrants," unless it ought to have known that the plaintiffs would necessarily construe the term iu a different sense, and that is not, in my opinion established. I think, therefore, there is no estoppel in Connell's case. It is alleged an arrangement between Connell and the Association was made for the advantage of th3 Bank, aud upon the understanding that the Bank, as agent for Conn«ll, would protect their interests. Thiß allegation is not made out. An arrangement was made in 1893 before the correspondence with Mr Birch took place. That c:>rrespondecC3 in my opinion does uot show that tho Bank undertook any duty toConncll and Co. which would place them under any gi eater liability to that fi;m in respect lo the statements made when the bills were teudcred for acceptance than they would have been under to any other acceptor. The result, there fore, is that in each case no breach of duty on the part of the Bank to plaintiff* has been esta": lished in respect to any contract or representation, and that therefore up to the time the Bank knew the oats in store were insufficient to satisfy their own warrants and those of the respect ivo plain tiffs, plaintiffs hid no cause of action against the Bank. Therefore there would be decree in each case that the B:»nk wa3 not liable in respect of any contract or representation alleged in the statement of claim, and that so far the Bank is entitled to judgmrnt. It will be declared, however, th.it the oata in tto e at the dat6 of David son's report in August, 1895, were liable to satisfy the warrants held by the respective plaintiffs and by the Bank, such warrants to take priority according to their respective dates. Be it also declared that the Bank is liable to acoount for moneys received after the above date in reßpect of the proceeda of the sale of such oats, and that such proceeds are applicable to satisfy the warrants in the same manner as the oats themselves would have been declared to be applicable. All questions of costs to be reserved, and there will be liberty to appeal.

To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Hear* or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, has just issued the 100th edition i his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Sh*. ', 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.2., on receipt of Btampa. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greasly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence; Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may ;e had from M Shaw on receipt of stamps.

THB ASHBURIOfI GUABDIAN : FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1898,



LAMPS. LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received i a new Shipment of all kinds of Lamps, which h»ve been bornr for J pot Cu h in the very best GWitieuial and Market*. g Do not miss teeing our magnificent display of Lamps in our Ltge T.'afe OJ.i«r Window. WE have all kinda from the chenp Brass Hand Lamp to the Gorgeous D.awing I oca il-ngiug Lamp. *» ™ HAND LAMPS ' ALABABUBB LITTLE JUNO " /*' ' : • ' - : -^—^-- -  • v^| k y ASE LAMPS No. i miller /;:!., ' TINY Yak |ir- : \JUNOT-S RAWING No.2MrLLEH R °° M L&MVS \Klm^ BRACKET MAMMOTH J^SBlp " LAMPS Hanging r^^^^B^k ««.*.« LMP <^^^^^^W FAKCI NIGBT LIBaABY Eic. Eic WE have in stock large quantities of extra qualty Sheep Netting, with centre elr»ml dK wide, which we can quote very low ; also lin, l£in, and 2in Fowl Ncttinc, diree from the manufacturers. THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT V£RY LOW PRICES :— 11 ** J 2 , in « h novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churn?, Mrs Potta' JSJeetnT Flated bod; Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincer?, all siwir.' i^namelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linßeed Oil, Castor Oil, Kcaufoot Oil. lurpentuis, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Staples, Powdered and Lump Fftddfo. bewmg Twine, etc, etc. •HINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg tojinform our numerous castomers and the general public thai wo hfve jast o P°. D £d up a large quantity of Chimware, Glassware, etc., e?c, of every riftcrptiori, which bave been marked at very low prices, so as to make room for other fihit-tuenti just coming to hand. ' FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, £ast Street, Aehbnrlon, and High Street, Christchuiuh LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES (JOLD BROOCHES LADIES' GOLD RINGS. rnHffSß FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCKED AND ARE OFFERED AT SEDUCED PRICES THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the Dlatricb of these ami all| other Lineß ia to be 8c««n at S. 8 A LEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY EiTABLISBUIEST IN THE DISTHICT i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) — BEST OASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos- Pianos Pianos A B w AU * Tl t5 U £ PRIG Su T F£ Ko A#^»i hi B h . overstrung, Full Trichord. Br.w >\ reste Plank, Patent Check Kepetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for »48 1O« net cash. A Good Piaso, similar to the above, but .mailer, usual price £45 for lOs net cash. These are SPECIAL PKICJSS and c«nb«t beaten. Organs. Organs. Organs. OKGANS from 48 10s OASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £10 NET CASH. — (x) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to band, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Ca»h Price. Terms arranged. Tbe Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the beat in tbe wmld and the cheapest] Thompson's Patent Vaniper. ALL NON-PLACERS should have" one. Simplicity itself. CalJ and iaapect. LtOWEiSX CASH PRICKS] EL M. JONES.



' HAWT HORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOXt GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS. Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAW 1 HORNDEN is Healthily Situated iu Upper Fendaltou, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country nir. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn ; and Biding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Prinoipa'. 149 WATER HOPPLY. THE Adjourned Meeting to discuss the question of Water Supply will be held in the Hampstead School on WEDNESDAY Evening, March 50, at 7 30. J. H. MAYNARD, 3 176 Chairman of Town Board. TRUST AND AGENCY COM- PANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Limited Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital £2,000,000 Subscribed £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, etc.) £207,50 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand — JAS. NATBL. HAMER, Esq., Christ- church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington ; and Messrs Painsbury and Login, Napier. Head Office ia New Zealand : 211 Hereford Street, ChriatcVmrch. LOANS GRANTED ON FREhHcLD FARM 1 ANDS. ; Advances can be repaid at Bix months' notice, and even sum3 up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving 3 months' written notice. 2 170 T. E. UJS DRILL AND CO. i REMOVAL NOTICE. TT7"JS beg toVntimate that we have RE- MOVED to Bhop a few doora flower down Taccred Street (next Mi E. B W. HaUg*), as temporary premises during the building of our^new shop, where we purpose {holding a CHEAP SALE, SEU FURTHER PARTICULARS. T; H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS: TANCRED STREEC Do fiofiepersi/acfeeffo I ouysny QftAefm/fofions t I 1 9 //?s/sf eg £aw/7^m\\ I (Awarcfed Co/e/an(/S//7trMetfafs) II CmOffQfiß£fflofprfAS\ T/isy are pure and wno/eso/ne\ r> Tfie fast money and # » experience cap 6w £#wesSsafeMAtisffa7as/a.\ m SOLD BY ALL GROCERS J



Hanmer arid Graves, ■ ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mb 'James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, in conjunction with Messrs Fried- i-ander Bros., Limited, arc instructed by the Trustees in the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson, ' * TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, J OX THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FftfDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THB VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN A3 FERNYSIDE, BeiDg Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising; — IQA ACRES OF FIRST CLASS Xb/Vy LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on thiß property consist of a crmfortable EJGHT-KOOMED HOUSE (ineuje.l for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stableß Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered ia separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS TIIE^ BEACH FARM, Being.Eural Sections Nos. 23487 and 23488, comprising — 1 Kf\ ACRE'S OF GOOD LAND, divi- -IJI/ ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stiilled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE Of THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the s- me lime, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Cros.tbred Ewee, 23 hoggete, A R^nv, 3 milking Ootva in profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 twu-yt'ar-oM steer?, 1 two-year-old lieifer, 2 Calves, 5 Vraught Horses, 1 Dtnught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pig?. liiPI.EMENIS, Etc. 2 Drays ixnrl Fiamre, 2 double-furrow Plough. 0 , 1 three furrow Plough, 2 f-inyle-furrow P.oughp, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, lntc Wai row 1 , Tine harrow, 2 F oilers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Roiper and Binder, Dcering Reaper and Biudcr, 2 i*'hee] Feeders, 2 llorn;by Tillers, Corn- crusher, i rap, Horse powt rand Chaff cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harne-s, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing . Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, : Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm ane Garden Tool", Dairy Utenßil3, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following :- Flush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double | Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing ! Tables Washstands and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. ALSO, Two Shares in the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm ia so well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and i!s proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmerß or Investors. 1 The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and others, and is of the average quality of the { land in this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the ' late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and are ia a high state of cultivation. S*!e to commence at 11 30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDLANDiiR BROS., Lu. Joint Agentß. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers. hGJOTiI j LADIES' RINOS Wvfr- \ jgfe KEEPERS And '".< KNOT RINGS- Gold Watches -^f^' 4^4 Silver" Watches ' ' QOUD /W SILVtp CHAINS H Brooches, &c. 1 nEXTENfeIONI)F TIME. THE ATHLETICMSNTRIES, Chertsey Sports need nob be ia until 9 p.m., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. The handi- caps will not bo published in the Guardian until FRIDAY, APRIL 1. D. THOS. TODD, ' 3 111 Hon, Sec,



CKE WORD ABOUT B^OTS. JAMES ""MKLLOR, Zi:AfiANDI\ IOOC fcTORE, TAXCHED TKEET, ASH BUR ON. VT7"J3 aim to pleaso, and our large volume of trade speaks for our succosb TUB ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding (he largest ai.d best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES in Ashburton. Ladifs', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shcca in entJJoss variety, FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we givo nothing but the be9t value, One trial is oil we askl JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STFJfIT, ASHBURTON.



ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in- structions from a Client to sell a quantity of Furniture, viz,— Suite Furniture, Double Iron Bedsteads, D.Wt Bedsteads, Spring Matressea, Tables, Cheffonier, Sewing Machines, Linoleum, Couch, Tanks, etc., etc. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 3 168 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, MARCH 26. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. y ACRES y Fronting Saunders' Road, Allenton, and running back to Wakanui Creek, MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock), haa received in- structions from Mr John Sheehan to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — 7 acres 0 roods 20 poles, being part of Lot 145, Tancred & Allen's Original Sale Plan, situated between Messrs Home and Simmonds' Properties and front- ing the Wakanui Creek. Nice Site for a Private Residence. Inspection Invited. Note time of Sale— l2 noon. D. THOMAS, 3 139 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SHEEP COUNTRY. I HAVE several Blocks oMand for sale. Good Sheep ■ Country, varying in area from 200 acres up to 1800 odd, situated in the Shepherd's Bush, Mount Somers, Cold- stream, and Westfield Survey Districts. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE GOOD Building Site, first-class land being T.S 739, Wills Street East, containing 1-acre. Very easy terms of payment. * T. BULLOCK. EDULOOR SUGAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o\ Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., »nd is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe dee ? Francs Bourgeois, Paris. THE. AUSTRALIAN DBUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. KOZIE TJEA. MU>st iSooucmiictti



( WANTED. r i\TTAN IED-A Ymi»h for n-i Ofßce. tf l ; VV App'y »o Mr C. W. PunMnr, 3t ' Solicitor, Montgomery a Puiidmes. 3 164 A ( npy~L H 'T at, Allnton, Ho<iae ihreo rootrs d JL and garden J-ncro. Low rent to good * tenant. Apply Vjail Offi,e tor address. >r «- >e TDICTURE-FRAMI NG.- W. Adam-i, » -t Arcade, Practical Framer, does the 'e work h-'rme'f ; therefore guarantees K d Prices and quality right. Choice mou'dirgs >f fin stock. Triul solicited. Country customers 1 g work completed day of order. 3 148 rl e TT7INUSOR Magazine fnr February, e VV Fifty years Syne; Otago Witness g Jubilee number; Helps to right Living; a Noouday Addrebsee; Sermons to Children, r (M G. Pearse) ; Present day Preaching ; r Temptation and Toil ; Royal Bounty ; How » to study the Bible. Ni w books and new b cheap editions. — H.M.Jones. i Public notices. i JHLISS PERRY, I nnHE Travelling Representative for M The k jL Acme Lightning Fitter," the latest ' and most improved Dress Chart, will give an EXHIBITION of this System on SATUR- DAY in the Orange Hall at 2.30 p.m. Ladies are invited to attend and inspect this simple and effective System of Drees- cutting direct on to the lining. No calcula- tion. 3 178 METHYEN COLLIE CLUB. A MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDIY, April, 19 & 20. Trials to commence at 9 a.m. on April 19. Class I— Heading and bringing back, about 600 yard?. Time limit— l2mins. First, £3 ; second, £1 10s ; third, 10a. Class II — Heading, bringing back and yarding, about 380 yards. Time limit — 12mins. First, £5 53 ; second, £1 10s ; third, 10s. Class HE — Hunt away and slew, about 500yard8. Time limit — 12mins. Firat, £3 ; second, £1 10s ; third, 10s. CUbb IV — Five sheep to be driven through two sets of hurdles, and then yarded. Man to follow the sheep. Time limit — lOmins. First, £3 ; second, £1 10 j third, 10s. Entrance fee in all classes — Members, 53 each entry ; non-members, 103 first entry, 53 each subsequent one. Members of similar Clubs admitted aa members. Entrances, with entrance money, to be in the hands of the Secretary by 9 p.m. on (TUESDAY, April 12. C. LOCK, 3 179 Hon. Secretary. nw— — mbww Tenders. WANTED, TENDEES FOR Carting 4000 biubels, more or lea?, of wheat, from the neichbouthood of Spread Eugle to Ashburton. For particulars apply to THE N Z FARMBRS' CO-OPER \TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd., ASHBURTON. TENDERS. fT!HR CHERTSEY SPORTS COM- JL MITTEK invite separate Tenders for the right to Sel 1 , at iheir Sports on Easter Monday — 1. "REFRESHMENTS. 2. FISH. 3 FRUIT. 4. FISH & FRUIT. j Tenders, addressed to the .Secretary of Chertsey Sports Comnuttee, to be in by March 28 The successful tenderer will have the right of fupplyirg Kefre&hmcnls at the Dance in the evening. 3 152 D. THOS. lODD, 3 152 ; Secretary. D. THOMAS.



COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO SHE SHEEP FARMERS OF TH ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. | MR O. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'B CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured in DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters in the paab. The best evidence of WKE.A.T I>IJP J?A.!irS BEST is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with OOOPEft'ri SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAK R, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Chriatchuroh. &mb Aw Vtmt



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