THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Scenes m the Conference. Speech by the Spanish Minister. Action by the President A Day's Notice to Spain. A Request from the Powers. War to Begin on Saturday. Energetic Preparations The United States Militia Called 1 Out. 400,000 Men Ready at a Moment's Notice. "Buffalo Bill" to the Front, Preßß Aflßooiation— By Eleobrio Telegraph- Copyright. Washington, April 20 The struggle m the Oongress lasted seventeen hours, until the persistence of .the House convinced the Senate extremists that it was impossible to carry the recognition of the Oaban republic. The galleries and lobbies of the Oapitol were thronged with men and women until three m the morning. The Senate finally voted for a com promise by 42 votes to 35, the House carrying it by 310 to G. There were many angry sceneß and emotional incidents, party politics dominating the situation. There was intense national relief the decision was taken. There is a general feeling that the war will be short and that there will be little bloodshed. Spaniards, however, de clare that it will last three years and that they will fight to the last. Madrid, April 20 The Premier, Senor Sagasta, ad dressing his supporters m the Cortes, preparatory to its opening, passionately protested against the infamous as persions on Spanish honour. He said that at the instance of the Pope and the European Powers Spain had made final concessions. Now America was driving Spain to war. Spain would never yield territory to menaces. Acts, not words, were now necessary. London, April 20 Mr Smalley, the New York corres pondent of The Times, says Mr Mc- Kinley has signed the resolution arrived at by Congress. A Reuter's message says that Mr McKinley will to-day sign the re&o lution, with the nltimatum giving Spain one day m which to yield, Anglo-Saxon opinion throughout the world is solid m favour of America m the coming war wish Spain. Rome, April 20 The Italic, the Marquis of Rudini's organ, states that the Powers intend to request that the war between America and Spain be localised and confined to Ouban waters. Received Wakapuaka April 21, 9 50 a.m.' Guardian Office, 12 11 a m. London, April 20 The London Stock Exchange is very depressed. Consols are quoted at 110 —a fall of five shillings. — - Madrid, April 20 General Woodford, American Mini ster at Madrid, is arranging to take his departure. Washington, April 20 Mr McKinley has signed the ulti matum to Spain, and has notified that America will begin war after Bix o'clock on Saturday morning, unless fepain yields. It is expected that the American Squadron will blockade Cuba and Puerto Ricoj a large island on the East Coast of Cuba, and that an army N will be landed m Cuba. Received Wakapuaka April 21, noon, Guardian Office, 12.28 p.m. Madrid, April 20 Four first-class cruisers will protect the torpedo flotilla now at Cape Verde. Another squadron, consisting of four battle ships, two cruisers, and six torpedo boats is mobilising at Cadiz. New York, April 20 Spanish agents m Mexico are organising expeditions to invade America. Salvation Army women are offering their services as nurses. Received Wakapuaka April 21, 1.10 p.m., Guardian Office, 2.54 a.m. Washington, April 20 The first call of the militia resulted m eighty thousand enlistments for three years. The movement of troops coast ward is being hastened, The heads of the American National Volunteers reserves have offered four hundred thousand men, ready at * a moment's notice. Recruit officers have tents pitched m the public parks of New York enrolling volunteers. Colonel Cody, otherwise known as " Buffalo Bill/ is raising a regiment of cowboys and arranging to join the invasion of Cuba. London, April 20 Anxiety prevails m Britain^ that America and Spain not having sub scribed to the treaty of Paris, they will be entitled to seize an enemy's pro perty under a neutral flag. It is feared that British shipping will be molested.

THE LATEST.

Eomo and Foreign. Press Association— By Electric Telegaph— Copyright. Receivea Wakapuaka April 21, 12 noon, Guardian Office 12.28 p.m. The Taberiiiicle Burned. London, April 20 A, fire has destroyed Spurgeon's Tabernacle m London.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Preiß Awooiation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright). Received Wakapuaka April 20, 9 25 a.m., GWABDIAN Office X3 28 a.m. London, April 20 The Standard states that the Emperor of China baa stopped the enquiry into the charges of bribery preferred against Li Hijng Qhang and member* tf the T§UDg-U-Yaweß<

FEDERATION.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka April 22, 10 a.m., Guardian Office, 12 19 a.m. Sydney, April 21 Beplying to an enquiry from Mr Barton, as to the alleged negotiations amongst parliamentarians for the formation of a federation of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queens land to the exclusion of the smaller colonies, Mr Lynes said the Queens land Government knows nothing of such a movement, and most decidedly declines to entertain any proposal not providing for equal representation of each colony m the Senate. Adelaide, April 21 Delegates to the Federal Convention have issued a manifesto earnestly recommending the Bill to the electors.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The ordinary monthly meeting oi the North Canterbury Board of Education was held yesterday. Mr Saundera was elected chairman for the easuing year. APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE. The Appointments Committee reported that it had been decided to advertise for a mistress at Willowby. Inspection reports had been received from Mr Ritchie on Rakaia South, Methven, Lyndhjurst, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Springburn, Buahßide, Highbank and Barhill. The head-teachers' and inspectors 1 reports being sufficiently satisfactory, the engagements of the follow ing probationers were confirmed : — Lucy Duff, Methven; Annie McDonald, Hamp- Btead ; Catherine Breez3, Ashburton. From Mr Ritchie, inspection reports on Lauriston, Eokeby, Chertsey, Overdale, Dunsandel and Selwyn were received. STANDING COMMITTEES. The result of the appointment of Stand ing Committees was: — Appointments: Messrs Munnings, Peryman, Weston, and Rennie j Buildings— Messrs Adama, Hardy, Buddo and Peryman j Normal School — Mesßrß Adanw, Dalziel, Weston and Buddo. ADVERTISING. 5 Letters were received from the Ashburton School Committee and from the Ashburton Publishing Company and the proprietor of the Akaroa Mail, urging that the annual meetings of householders should be adver tised m the local newspapers. Mr Hardymoved, and Mr Buddo seconded, a motion to have the annual meetings of householders advertised m the newspapers circulating m the various districts. The Chairman pointed out that a resolu tion had been passed the previous year to the effect that the advertisements should only be inserted m the Lytlelion Times arid Press, and, therefore, he ruled that notice of motion must be given. TECHNICAL EDUCATION- A letter was received from the Educational Department to the effect that m the present condition of the law relating to technical education, and m default of the legislation which the Government had m view last session, the Minister for Education was very muoh limited m the action which he was able to take upon such proposals. At present he was only m a position to say *,hat if the establishment of such institutions as were proposed were initiated by local effort, the Government would take into favorable consideration any application for subsidy so far as buildings and applianoes were con cerned. The letter was received. HIGH SCHOOLS. The following were re-elected to represent the Board on the various High School Boards :— Akaroa, Mr G. H. Saxton ; Ash burtoD, Messrs A. Orr and D. Williamson. NOTICE OP MOTION. Mr Buddo gave notice to move at the next meeting :•— " That m order to put the names of applicants m a more concise form ' before School Committees, a printed form be prepared giving the names of recom mended applicants, their certificates, length of service and results according to annual examinations, and that so many points be allowed for each qualification, and an analysis made, and the results shown m order ot qualification."

SPORTING.

S.C.J.C. AUIUMN MEETING. Presa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Timaru, April 21 The weather is wet and the atlendauce only fair. Results : — High Weight Handicap, of 40 soys; 7 furlongs.—Paladin 1, Seabrook 2, Lady Lear 3. Won easily. Dividend —£2 4e. Washdyke Welter of 30 soys ; one mil c —Epaulet 1, Iz*l 2, Glenore 3. Won easily Dividend—£l 16s. Hack Raoe—Last Shot 1. Dividend— £2, Autumn Handicap of 75 soys ; 1J mile — Double Event 1, Epaulet 2, Black and Red 3. Won easily. Dividend —£s 83.

MAIL NOTICE S .

The Letter l.ox will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows : — Corrected to 14 h January, 1098. I Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... ... ... 3,15 pm Cherlsey and Kakaia, daily 630 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... . M 630 pm Chiistchurch and north, daily 6 30am 315p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, i Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily ... .„ 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and 3fewlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Water tonj Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3*5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wedneß day, and Friday. . .. 10 30 am Higbbank, Tuesday, Thntal day 10 30 am Fesl Forest, Tueßday, Thura day, Saturday 103Q am Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily , m ■  ... 4pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Metkven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm f^amaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Rangifcata, daily .„ 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 315 pm Tinwald, Winßlow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily .. 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... M 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and ThoM day h. .. ... 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Weaterfield, Tuesday, Thurs- . day, Saturday 4 prr-^ Letters containg anything of value Boould be registered.

Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and oharged double registration fee.

THE) ASEBUBIOa GOABDIAfi : tTHURSDA*, AJPBIL 21, 1898.;



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



TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER " BROS. H.^VE Just received another lar^e consignment of the justly coltbialed DUCHEFS IV: A m and lib packets, un<l 5 and 10 b tins, as supplied 10 the principal refreshment Uoonis m A.-hburton. WE wish to apologise to those of our customers who were auablu to pet their ordew for this Tea promptly executed. But, vre had such a phenomenal run cv this f-pccal Blend that we were unable to keep up with the extraordinary demand for the name. We wish to inform Lhoße who like a real good cup of Tea, that wo have cow a full atocfc of this Tea (The " DUCHESS ") m all sizes of packages. HERE are two unsolicited Tea'imonials that we have received from the leading Rtfreah ment Room proprietors ia Ashbutton. Mrs MortoD, East Street, says — * That it is the best Tea that she has ever uaed, and that it gives every satisfaction t« her numerous oustomers. Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— That it ia one of the finest and most economical Teas that anyone can buy, as the quality and flavor is one that will at once attract the attention of the most fastidious of (Tea drinkers, and he can thoroughly recommend the same to any person requiring a real first class tea. WE could also give the names of dozens of others who would not use any other than th» "DUCHESS " Tea, but unfortunately space will not admit of it. Samples may be had free of charge, and we bre confident that a trial will be a revelation to all who may have been using common and ordinary Tea. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. FARMERS would do well to visit ua and lay m their Winter Stock of Groceries whiL we are selling goods at such ridiculously low prices. The Colonial, Home, and Continental markets are getting ficmec every day, and m the event o! war prices will advanoe to famine prices, so be on the safe side and lay m your Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR WINTER TRADE. 100 tons Rollitt's •• Bupreme " Roller 25 tonß Oatmeal. ; Flour. 50 tons Bran 25 tons Sharps. 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sugar 1000 oases Kerosene. 500 boxes of Colonial Candles 10 tons " Duchess " Tea. 5 tons fine ■ 5 tone Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry's and Van Houlen'e Cocoa 10 tons Japan Rice. J ton Coffee Beans. £ ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins , 200 cases Vostizz* Currants 50 oases tinned fiah of all kinds 20 owt Lemon and Orange Peel, 50 caees of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etg,, Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc, etc., would save money by purchasing their Groceries/etc, from us. . ' LAMPS. LAMPS. LaMP 3, WE have large Stocks of Lamps of everyjdescription including the following i— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 & 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps, Ya»* Lamps, Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster Lamp*, Hand Lamps, etc.* which have been marked at a shade over landed cost, to eff.ob an early clearance for stock takiug. Remember now is'the time to lay m your Winter Stocks and thereby Ba ve money by doing so. / FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburion, and High Street, Chriatchutch Telephone 24. B -X 67. iIsVKKD TO I™P£cF OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's cash boot stoke. EVERY Article is^vtfed m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRICB Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " BoUook Brand 'of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to hand. .BESrOI&E WORK & BEPAIKM Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivttted Boot*. Phrpfl, ftlipp«ri», etc., Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Posail le, by First-olats and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Managjjb EAST STREET. ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. "¥ VTE aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for'our success THE ZSALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton, Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots] and .Shoes' m endless variety. FOR BEAL HARD WEAR try THE ZE \LANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we givo nothing but tbe best value. One trial is all we ask! JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEIS, TANCRED STEKT, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET, - ' ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) BEST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN \ Pianos. Pianos Pianos! A BEAUTIFUL VPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4i« high, overstrung, Full Trichord, Brass Wreste Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for lOrn net cash. A Good Piuso, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for d 338 lOfe net cash, These aro SPECIAL PRICES, and; cannot beaten. Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £15. A SPECIAL LINE OF OiGAKS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for UIG NET CASH. — (x) : JBicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waver'ey Cycled, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, veil finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price. Terms arranged. Tbe Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best, m the wotld and the cheapest' Thompson's Patent \Tamper. ALL NON-PLAYERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call ami inspect. LOWEST CASH PBICESJ H. M. JONES.



i fFROM ALL CHEMISTSgfc STORE- KEEPERS, PKICE 2s 6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to ommence taking something is at the begin- ing. It should also remind you that the leat remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, oughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Chun, -■ .. - 3 MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, an miversal praise of its curative qualities ho result. Note the Name : Spencer Vincent's Great Benjamin C*um Extract PRICE Is 6 Cake no other Remedy, bui insist on having BENJAMIN OTJ M Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolsfcon, August 10, 1897. To Spekoer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir, — For Borne time paßb I have been Buffering from a most painful cough, had quite given up hope of its ever leaviug me, at leaßt or the remainder of the winter, rod feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much Icsb oure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of iujuring my Lhroat and head, especially the latter. 1 prooared one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may Bay that I hadn't an atom of faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to eaße the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m IeBB than twelve hours I was wholly free trom oougb. E. W. Sears. P. S.— Nearly three montbo sineo cough



Accept ko substitute that maybe recom- mended to be "just as g00.1.' ( It may be better — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instance \the dealer is not the one who needs help.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alavnm KVER fails any one m X^ldAUIIl 6 uch a predicament. To sufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed. 9 ' 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 lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its aotion. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the PreßS aB the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM ODRES ' ■Biliousness, Bilious Headache,"JDizzineßs, Coativeness, Sour Stomach, Losb of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the "system of nutrition. % NOTE TCHLIS WELL.— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- mentor weakness the >rf^ it of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving riso to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are ' really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time BBBimikte its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worso than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. ALAXUM is the only medicine wliich combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it ac!s directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter aud exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid.



HOBSE CLIPPERS Martin'a Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc ©HEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. ( n PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY . BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at tho greatly reduced price of 4a per gallon. . Ono gallon makes 100 gallons.] BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3b per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBURTON.;



John Orr & Co. John Qrr & Co. TXTE HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GEOCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE BTILL DOING SO. During the past week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of :— S AUOEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLO W- j WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWARE, ■ SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS | AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS,* MECHANICS, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCK.ET CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. i — WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMP£, and can quote wonderful prices.



FOR SALE, RESIDENCE near tbe Canterbury Mills fronting the Railway. About three-eightha of an acre of and with substantially built square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Werry, who ia leaving the district. Exceptionally easy term can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. nnO LET.— Cottage of three rooms with I JL large wash house, shed, etc, at back, I situated m Church Street, Hampetead. I Rental 53 per week* T. BULLOCK. I Agent. TO LET. " I /COTTAGE of Four Roomt), and two IKJ Sections, fronting Allen's Road, I Allenton. I T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front I V^> ing tbe Domain and near the Railway I Station, I Apply to, I T. BULLOCK. ' : TO LET" ' | House of six rooms, also Stable, with two I aorea of land, near the Woollen factory. I Apply to . T. BULLOCK, Agent. ~~ FOB SALE— i-ACRE. I £140 price required for \ an acre, I being Lot 13, well situated on I Beaoh Road, Hampstead on which is erected I a dwelling of 4 rooms with Verandah and I Bcullery at back, the owner moving into the j country. I Very eaßy terma of payment, viz., small I cash deposit, balance by instalments extend- I ing over a number of years. 1 For full particulars apply to !T. BULLOCK, I Agent. I [a card. MRS O'CONNOR, T>OARD AND RESIDENCE. ITancred Street. 427 IiOZIE TEA Beat* All



Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited to be sent m not X later than noon on SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the following works : — 1. Forming McLennan's Road, about 150 chains. 2. Taking up Bridges and making Fords on Graham's Road and McArthnr'o Road. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 141 Clerks Longbeach Road Board. Friedlander Bros., Limited. XTT E aTTe BUYERS op, HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited mo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES GOOD L^ ND ' For full particulars apply to friedlander bros., limited, Itte are cash buyers of wheat ryegrasß oat» Cocksfoot BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T* Buiioek. . . — i Suburban Residence, well situated, Alfotd Forest Road, belonging to Mb Robert Bruce, who is leaving the distriot. fTIHE Public are reminded that the Sale of I this Property takes place at the ,Aroadeon SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30, as previously advertised. .. T. BULLOCK. 4 171 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 30. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS 303 a cT E s. 303 IN TWO BLOCKS, 101£ Acres, 2 sections, situated near Ealing Railway Station, m its native Btate, and a portion of the remainder fronts the road leading ftom Pye's oorner to Ealing. MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived instruc- tions from John Studholme, Junr. Ksq , to Sell by Public Auction at ihe Atcvde, on the above date,-- -303 Acres aa follows, viz , R.S.'a 34608, 49a 3r 31p, 34643, 51* lr 23p near 1 Ealinß Railway Station, m its native state, AND Part of R.S.'a 27958, 31388, and others, originally pre-emp'.ive right. The end of the block fronts the roid lead- to Ealing Station. It wub broken up some time ago and laid down with English grasses, patlly fenced. The adjoining owners and others are invited to inspect. Farmers owning heavy lands would do well to purchase Property such as thia. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK 4 172 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APBIL 30, 1898 DESIRABLE TOWN PROPERTY, Fronting the Domain & Recreation "Grounds, and near the Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— That property m Wills Street, West side of the railway, being T.B. numbered 585, containing £ acre, >on which is erected, on concrete foundations, a modern square Dwelling House of five rooms and Scullery, Venetian Biinds, etc. Garden surrounded by maora- cirpa fences. The property is nicely situated fronting the Domain, and only a few chains distant from the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative invest- ment. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 173 Auctioneer



Public Notices. COOKING CLASS. SECOND LESSON of Term on SATUR- DAY, at 1.30 p.m., at BOROUGH SCHOOL. Fees for Term, 53, % 174 W. J. SILCOCK. TO ENGINE DRIVERS. TXTANTED, Competent EDgine Driver for Traction Engine. Must be sober man. Good wages. T. BRADFORD, H 158 Aehburfcon. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. William Bryant, WILLS STREET BAKERY, i BEGS to notify that he has reduced the price of the 41b Loaf to OdL CASH, and may mention that he was induced to agree to the recent rise m the price by a misrepresentation of the facts. I shall have good Bound reasons before consenting to a rise m future. FOR SALE, Bran, Sharps, Oat Sheaf Chaff, Floor, at lowest current ratea for Cash. WILLIAM BRYANT, 4133 WILLS STREET. WANTED Known— That J. Moison has received a varied atook of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and lace up, which he will Bell at a good Discount for Cash. Repaira as usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison 's Premier Boot Depdb, Ashburton OXost Reliable l



D. THOMAS. ARO A D E SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Northern Client to sell by Public Action ou the above date, — n USEFUL DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. ■I LIGHT DOG CARL. D. THOMAS, 4 159 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1898 MR D. THOMAS will hold his nexb Fair on the above date, when he will offer on account of numerous clients — 1 Ci UNBROKEN DRAUGHT COLTS \.fy & FILLIES. nc\ DRAUGHT MARES & Qy GELDINGS. £) p* SADDLE & HARNESS HORSES. PRESENT ENTRY— IO6, Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 4 169 Auctioneer.



WANTED. LOciT, on Wednesday last— An old- fashioned Gold Brooch. Reward on returning same to R. Murray, Jeweller. 4 170 BARING Square Wesleyan Church. Anniversary Servioes, Sunday, May 29. Soiree and lecture, Thursday; June 2. 4 168 WANTED Known— Ashburton School Committee Election at Schoolhouse on Monday evening next at 7.30. 4 138 WAN I ED — Householders to roll up to School Election, Monday next, 7.30. 4 139 TO LET m nice situation, Creek Ro.\d near Domain, House three rooniß and i-aore orchard and garden. Low rent and other conceaaions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 WINDSOR Magazine (March), Young Ladies' Journal (April), Weldon'a Journals, Condition of Labor (George), Life and Progress m Australasia (Davitt), Girls will be Girls, Plain Living (Borderwood), The Tragedy of Kovosko (Doyle), The Ministry of Intercession, Good Shepherds. — H. M. Jones.



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