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Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 9, 9.35 a.m. Guardian Office 11.10 a.m. Charitable Bequest. London, April 8 The late Miss Louisa Dacosta has bequeated all her real estate m Ade laide to the Governor of South Aus tralia, to establish a Good S«m.mtan fund for the Convalescent Home m connection with Adelaide Hospital. Accepting* Bribes The City Corporation has suspended ten officers of the health department on charges of accepting bribes from contractors.

CHRISTCHURCH CYCLING CLUB.

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Christohdboh, April 8 The Christchuroh Cycling Club held their Eoater raoes at Lancaster Park on Friday. The weaiher was perfect and over 6000 people were present. The racing was extremely good, with several exoiting finishes and numerous records broken. The League expects to net about £150 by the meeting. Maiden Handicap— R Campbell, 30yds, 1 ; C Jones, 100 yds, 2 ; R Walker, 10yds, 3. Time— 2:lß|. Sixteen started. Flying Stakes, half mile— C M Gray 40yds, L J Lloyd 30yds, G {Sutherland Ber, , O Peake 35yds, A Balaton 15yds, W Robertson 60yde, T Clarkson sor, R Campbell 45yds, A R Baiker &cr, H Gunthorpe 50yds, J Chalmers 30yds, were the placed men m the four heats. The final resulted — Suther land 1, Barker 2, Crawford 3. This waß a grand race, and a splendid finish. Sutherland ■eoured the lead when entering on the last lap, and held it. Barker came through m the last lap, but oould not catch Sutherland, who won by a wheel, Crawford very olose up. Time— l:2ft. Gbbat Easter Wheel Race, two miles ; first £40, second £7, third £3. The follow ing were placed m the heats — E A Archer 160 yds, H Gunthorpe 200yde, Tierney 60yds, J Chalmers 120 yds, D Prioe 160 yds, E Scrim •haw 240 yds, Sutherland scr, Clarkson sor, W. Robertson 240 yds. la the final Suther land 1, Clarkson 2, and Gunthorpe 3, were the placed men. Time: 4min 33 1- sth sec. This was a moat exoiting finish. Amidst great enthusiasm Sutherland and Clarkson gradually wore the others down, pacing m turn, and Clarkson sprinted 300 yd s. from the tape and passed Sutherland, who, how ever, responded gamely, and passed him almost on the tape, winning by about three inches. Good Friday Handicap, one mile — C M Gray, 80yds, 1 ; J Stanton, 20yds, 2 ; Dorm, 60yds, 3. Time : 2min 13|th aeo. A splen race and close finish. The Multicycle Handicap wbb won by the quad (Henwood, Robertson, Preece and Ritchie), with Wall and Rodgers on a tandem second. Time— 6:lß, which is a record for three miles. CONSOLATION, of one mile— Won by A Holmes, E Crawford 2, A Craigie 3, Peake 4. Holmes and Craigie were disqualified for not having started m previous races on the same day. Time— 2:ll£. Provincial Championship of CANTER BURY (paced) ; three miles— A R Barker 1, A Ralston 2, T Clarkson 3. Time— 6:4B for three miles.

AN AWKWARD BUSINESS.

Dropping the Guard.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph TimARU, April 9. The night train from Dunedin was delayed by the guard falling off between Oamaru and Pakeari. A passenger, crawled along the top of the train and informed the driver, »nd the train was run back. Tho guard was not muoh hurt.

News m Brief.

Messrs John Orr and Co. are selling Brooke's sheep dip *b reduced rates. . Inert is still an opportunity to secure some handsome furs, as will be seen on reference to our advertising columns. On Saturday next, 16th inst., Mr W Harker will address the farmers and others interested m grain m the Orange Hall at 2.30. A notice appearing m another column ioformi the public that the Ashburton cooking classes will be resumed on Saturday, April 16. It is hardly necessary to remind our readers that the promoters of these technioal classes are entitled to the cordial ■upport of the public. Synopsis 0* New advertisements Turnips — Tenders invited for feeding off 130aoreB Friedlander Bros— Tenders invited for oropping 100 acres of lrnd J. Jewitt — Fresh fish 9? Bullook— Properties for Sale Upper Ashburton Road Board — Notice re eleotion of members Strayed — Two hacks. W. Harker— Notice to farmers Aahburton Industrial Building Society — Notice re payments Ashburton Technical Classes-R esume Saturday Furs — Last day of Sale, Orange Hall Wanted — Tenders for 25 acres of Turnips Primitive Methodist Sunday School — An niversary Services to-morrow ; Tea on Easter Monday John Orr and Co. — Brooke's Sheep Dip at reduoed rates

TBB ASHBOKIOfI GOARDIAH l SATtJEDAY^ABRIL 9, 1698."



■COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OP Ttt J ASHBURTOJN DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR C. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE o CO' PER'd CELEBRATKD SIIEKP DIPPING POWuEB, AND MH K. B. JEFF, TIKWALD, Will see that the same uuccesa is ensured - . DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given auch unanimoui s«ti«- faction to its supporters m thepaat. The best evidence of WHAT DIP PAYS BJ3*T ia ihe fact thai. MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPERM SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED 10GETHER W. LAX R, AGENT, : i : 77 Hereford Street, Chrislchurcb, ■-<* [A Ci.KD. MRS O'COISNOR, TDOARD AND BESIDENOB. 1 Tft»crea Street, 4fi



Notices. NEW ZKALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR OHRISTCHUROH RICES AND ASH- BURTON SPOUTS. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to ABhburton and Methven on April 11 and 12 will start at 5 5 p.m , and run 25 minutes LATER than timetable times. A Special Train from Timaru to Ashburton on the 11th will be due from Mangitata at 11 6 a.m M Hinds 11.40, Window 11.57, Tinwald 12.8, Ashburton arrive 12.15, and will return at 5 15 p.m. (stopping at Tinwald to TAKE UP passengers only), Winslow 5 32, Hinda 5 48, Rangitata 6 32. The train to Spring- burn will leave Ashburton at 5.30 p.m. on the 11th, and rua 65 minute b LATER than timetable times. Night Train Christchurch to Dunedin at 815 p.m. on April 11 will Btop at Abh- burton, and stations youth thereof, to set down passengers from Christchurch 453 BY ORDER. : TENDERS. TENDERS. TT7"B have received instructions to call lot Tenders for Cropping ICO Acres oi first- class land m the YVakanui district for one crop of Wheat. i The Time for receiving Tenders for the above has been extended till TUESDAY, APBIL 12, 1898. 4 34 FKIGDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ' 'lUIiiMPS. rpENDERS are invited for feeding 'off I 130 acres, mote or less, at p*r acre, Turnips at the High School Reserve, Winch- more Road. Written Tenders close on THURSDAY, April 14, with the under- signed, at the Mail Offica at 3 o'clock p m. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 4 65 MRS JEREMIAH DAILY. I



I TEA. TEA. TEA. I FLETCHER BROS. : TT a^S/ U?b r ul° ived . a ??u her I , ar « e consignment of the jastly celebrated DUCHBS& iIoZM RoomsVAthburtr 011618 ' *' ""* lO ' b "^ M lM * the prinol^ W fnr W f^ t° a P° 1 °8 i , 8 I 9 t0 fcb <>ac of our customers who were unable to get their ordew^ Su.n?!"h prom P U y ex « 0 «^,- But we had such a phenomenal run on this SpectJ Blend that we were unable to keep up with the extraordinary demand for theianw.; of tM« T« it?™ nnniTifei'i" **£ g °° d CUp of Tea « thafc we «^enow a (uil.tockl of this Tea (The " DUCHEbS ") m all sizes of packages. ; HERE are two unsolicited Testimonial that we hare reoeived from the leading Refreah* ment Room proprietors m Ashburtoni Mrs Morton, East Street, says ' T ti nume^^Smert 1 *** "^ UMd ' *** th » b * « |VM 6V^ WUlftwtiW Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— Th ft nVfl is ° ne - of the S? 6 .* a ?, d mMt «°°nomical Teas that anyone oan bay, m theoualitf and flavor is one that will at once attract the attention of S Se most fStidioua 3^SS fiS class tea. °" thorou B hl y "~»««d the came to any pei reiuVrSg VS3 W «?DUCHEfIq 6 tthh h ? me f 8 <f d0 »™> oiothe " who w o»« «°* »• any other than tb» * uuouiiSS Tea, but unfortunately space will not admit of it. Winter Stock. " Winter Stock. rlfi i g 8 ? ds abßuch ridiculously low prices. The Colbnial, Home, and ad^aZ fn f ma f ketß * re gebfc i Dg firmer ever * da y» and m the event of war price. wUI advance 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. -'""ax wfl uu« , 100 tonu Roliitfs " Supreme " Roller 25 tons Oatmeal. " : OK . Flo Sr* 50 tons Bran ?nnn n " Sha^ 3 ' 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sugar 1000 cases Kerosene. 400 boxes of Colonial Candles \ 10 tons "Duchess "Tea. 5 tons fine Sago ; 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. \ lOtoL Jamn R P L OCII - 2 ° ° Wt and Tan Hoaten ' 8 Co co » 10 tons Japan R^e. j ton Coffee Bean ; mS D n hC f ee ' 50 boxes Sultana, 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins 200 cases Vostiz** Currants 50 cases tinned fish of all kinds AQ cwt Lemon and Orange Feel. 50 cases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etc , Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc., etc., would save money by purcbaßins their Groceries etc- from us. . * r o > t LAMPS. LAMPS. LaMPJ, \ WE have Jarge Stocks of Lamps of every description including the following :•— Miller, Rochf ster, Juno, No. 1A 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps, Ya«t \ Lamps, Library Lamps, drawing Room Limps, Alabaster Lampi, Hand Lamps, etc., which have been marked ut a shade over landed cost, to aff ot an early olearaoo* (or stock taking. Pemember now is the time to lay m yoar Winter Stock* and thereby sa ve money by doing so. FLETCHER BROS., CAtH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, AsLbur'.on, and High Street, Cbriatchuroh** , Te'ephonePA 1*67. McDonald & McDiaiimid. NOTICE O^ REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T3EGS to|notify that he has REMOVED to {Premises lately ocoupied by MfiSSRI L. F. A>DREWESI& G. J. NEILL. Friedlander's Corner, EAST STRIS ET .



E A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alavnm NK^ ER fai^ s an y one m XT.lctA.tli 11 such a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •• A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by .Ajlaxum, 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 ita 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 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 publio m a popular form. ALAXUM "toes Biliousness, Bilious Headache," Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pake and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the Bystem of nutrition,^ NOTE THIS WJEI^L,— The whole system of a human being may be •perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the orr ; tts of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise 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 assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities nloae the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good, ALAXUM is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and ita first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it actß directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila Lioa of the food ; and where there is no organio disease health must follow. This is common Eenso and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that maybe recom- mended to be "just as good.' It may be belter — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m tuch au instance the dealer \% uot tho one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORIS- KEEPERS, I'MOB 2« 6d THE.. FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughv ~ and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol 1, an universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gum Extract ; p rice Is 6 Take no other Remedy, bud insist on having BENJAMIN GUM 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 moßt 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 oure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my Ihroat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gym, and I may say that I hadn't an atom o faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m lesß than twelva hours I was wholly free from cough, E. W. Sears. - F.S. —-Nearly three monthi sinoa oough eg*u,— if.W.S. m



John Orr & Co. c . John Or & Co. m ?g m ie e» g TTTB HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIM! n CUTTING THE PRICE OP GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. 7 : During the paab week we have made J lome STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices o! FURNISHING AND GENERAL, HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of : — SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OB' ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWARE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AKD BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BED dTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC.* CARPENTERS, & MECHANICS TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS , AND LAMPWARE, WE have just lauded over SIX HUJNDKJED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS Martin'a Knowleß', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc, CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. i SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— " KODAK " SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SE TS, FANCY CROCKERY &' GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at the greatly reduced prioe of 4a per gallon. One gallon make* 100 gallons. l , BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3s per gallon. s John Orr & Co. ASHBTJRTON. ;



T Bullock. SATURDAY, APRIL lQ~Tsi JJ ACRES jjj AND HOUSE IN HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOCK haß received instru tiona from Mr C«n. O'Connor ( consequence of his removal to Anama, beii one of the successful app ioanta for land i I . ' the Hekeao Settlement) to Sell by Publ Auction at the Arcade on the above dati hia property at Hftmpstenfl as follows :— LOT 24, containing 2 acres, frontin Suffolk Street, on wh'ch is erected well built Dwelling House of 3 room: etc. Exceptionally easy terms oa be arranged. Inspection invited. Note time of Sale— ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 4 69 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APBIL 16, 189* OHERTSEY. g SECTIONS g EACH contaiag £-acre m the above Town r ship, two of which front the Railwaj a Station, viz. 14 and 16, and numberi t 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, m one bloci r fronting the High Street. MR T. BULLOCK haß received m. structions to Sell the above at the . Arcade, on the date named, at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 4 70 Auotioueer.- --' SATURDAY, APRIL 16~ I Cottage and i-acre, well situated m Peter Street. • I\/TR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- -1 I\J_ tions from the owner, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above i date, • ' b The Korthern portion of T.S. 540, con- taining i-acre, having 33ft frontage on Peter Street, with cottage there- on. [ The property is well situated, being only a 1 few ohains distant from East Street, and not ' far from the Railway Station. | Liberal Termß of Payment. , Sale at 11.30 a.m. , T. BULLOCK ! 4 75 Auctioneer. TO LET.— Cottage of three rooms wiih large wash house, shed, etc., at back, ' Bibuated m Church Street, Hampstead. Rental 5s per week, 1 T. BULLOCK. ' Agent. I TINWALa " a 10 LET,— Cottage and one acre of land . fronting Harland and Grove Streets, T. BULLOCK. ' LEASES IN PERPETUITY. [ WANTED, for a Client, 200 to 400 Acres Leasehold, leased from the down m perpetuity. | Those desirous of selling, will please furnish particulars to the undersigned. [ T. BULLOCK. KAKAIA OFFERS are invited for the purchase of Town Sections numbered 145 and 147, > each containing {-acre, fronting street known , as South Rakuia Road West. T. BULLOCK. TO Llfif. [ /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two , \^J Sections, fronting Allen'a Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. ( FOR SALE OR TOILET- , 40 & ™ s 40 Fronting the Faic field Road, a short dis- ) tance below the Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds and SaJeyards, being R.S. 24369. There is a house of seven rooms erected on i the Property, also Shed, etc., and watered with a County water race. Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O . L E T. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front VJ ing the Domain and near the Railway Station, Apply to, T. BULLOCK. TO LET" House of Bix rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEEP COUNTRY. I HAVE several Blocks of land for sale. Good Sheep Country, varying m area from 200 acres up to 1800 odd, situated m the Shepherd's Bush, Mount Somers, Cold- stream, and Westefield Survey Districts. T. BULLOCK. D. THOMAS, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, SAIUBDAY, APEIL 16, 1898 "I r\ ACRES, 3 ROODS, 1 PERCH. MR D. THOMAS has received in- structions from Mr Robert Stock- dill to sell by Auction as above— 10 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 1 PERCH of first-class land— Being Lot 2, Deposit Plan 955, Longbeach aub-divisioD, adjoining Messrs Campbell & Leahy'a properties. There is a two-roomed Cottage, Shed, Piggery and Orchard. Running Water. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, I 196 Auctioneer. ' ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1898. MR D. THOMAS will hold his next HORSE FAIR on the above date, for which I am now BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 4 30 Auctioneer. • ABHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. THE Oookinn Class Lessons will be RE- gUMEDon SATURDAY, 16th April next Particulars from Members of Committee , W. J. SILCOCK, 1 76 Chairman. - KOZIE TI2A. ftLQSt ISCQ«lOJ»lOC|l.



Sports CHERTSEY ANNUAL SPORTS ; and EACES i To be held m the OHERTSEY DOMAIN, OK EASTER MONDAY, April 11, 1898. PROGRAMME. Approved by the Committeeß of the C.J.C, and Trotting Association, Horse Eaces. I—Maiden1 — Maiden Saddle or Harness Troi of 5 boys ; second horse, 10s fron stakes. One mile. Minimum weigh for ridden horses m this and othe: trots list. 2— Chertsey Cup, Handicap, of 6 bovb second horse, 1 sow from stakes Abouttwo miles. 3— Saddle Trot, Handicap, of 5 bovb second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Twi miles. 4— Farmer's Plate, Handicap, of 5 sovb second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Oni mile. s— Saddle or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 eovs ; aeoond horse, 1 eov. fron: stakes. Two and a half miles. 6— Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 10i each horee. Catch weights. Posl entry. About one mile, RULES. 1. All horses must be the bona fid* pro- perty of a resident m the district, and regularly used as a hack m the district foi three (3) months previous to the race. 2. No horse allowed to compete which hae won m one stake more than Ten Pounds (JEJIO) of public money. 3. No second prize will be given where efs than three (3) compete. 4. All protests must be lodged with tbe Secretary m writing within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of One Pound (£1), which shall be forfeited should the Committee consider the protest fri- volous. 5. In any horse event, where any fraud is suspected, the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prise money, and to cast upon the owner the onus of proving the reverse. 6. All events to be confined to the district bounded by the Bakaia River and the Sea on the N.E. and S.E. ; a line ten miles from and parallel to main railway line on the N.W. ; and a line from Lauriston through Dromore to the Sea on S. W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi- gree, and performances, addressed Secretary Sports Committee, Chertsey, to be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, March 25, 1898. Nominations, 5s ; acceptance 2s 6d. Acceptances to be m by Saturday, April 2nd. 8. The decision of the Committee m all matters to be final. No entries received except on this condition. Athletic Events- -I —School Boys' Bace, 220 yards, under 15 years of age ; first 10j, second 53, third 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. 2— Grand Handicap, of three events first prize £2, second £1, third 103 ; m addition winner of each event, £i. Points to count, first three, second two, third one. First event 100 yards. 3— Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; first 10s, second 53. Entrance free. 4— Grand Handicap, second event, 22G yards. 5 —Settlers' Rack, 120 yds ; first 153 ; second 10s, third ss. 6 — Grand Handicap, third event, 44C yards. 7— Halk-Mile Race ; first 30s, second 10s. B— Old Men's Race, 100 yards, for men above 50 ; first £1, second 10a. 9— Mile Race ; first 255, second 10s. RULES OF ATHLETICS. (1) All races to be handicap. (2) Events Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 3 to be confined to same districb as horse events. All other events open. (3) Rules 3 and 8 of horsa events apply to athletics. (4) Competitors must enter m writing, i and give colours and four last performances. (5) Entries for all events except Nos. 3, 5 and 8, for whioh post entries will be accepted, must reach the Secretary, Sports Committee, Chertsey,by 9 p.m. on WEDNES- DAY, March 30tb, 1898. (6) Entries for Grand Handicap, ss ; Events Nos. 5 and 8, Is each ; Nos, 7 and 9, 2s each ; others free. (7) Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at tbe discretion of the Starter, lose a yard for every such attempt. (8) All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, m writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with che sum of five shillings (ss), which shall be forfeited, should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. (9 )In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money pending inquiries. The Committee, m carrying out the pro- gramme, do not bind themselves to any p ecified times, or order of everts. All Handicaps will be published m Ash- burton Guardian of Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1. j The Burnham Band will play selections J during the day. i The Express will stop to let down (12.30) and pick up (7.30) excursionists. A BALL will be held m the Schoolroom m the evening, to commence at 8 o'clock Admission — Double tiokets 2s 6d, single 2a D. THOS. TODD, 1 Secretary tmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm THE ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. MONDAY Next being a Public Holiday, the Next Fortnightly payment is fixed for TUESDAY, the 12th instant. CHARLES J. STYOHE, ft 74 Seoretary. A GRAND OPPORTUNITY. For Sale, Xp LEG ANT Suburban Residence, situated lv upon 2 Acres, 3 Roods, 25 Perches, on North- West Belt Road, Allenton, The House contains six rooms, with Scullery, Stable, Trap House, and every convenience, and there is also a Verandah. Part of the land is wall stocked with choice Fruit Trees. For price and further particular* apply c. rimmington;, •Alitnton. TO LET— New Cottage of four rooms, with Scullery and Copper, and $ of an acre of land, near Woollen Factory, fronting Alford Forest Road.— Apply tt> W. Earbst?, Arwae, 5 gg<



CHEAP IRAlN— Fares, 2d per mile first class, }d per mile second class. Wm. J. PALMER, 4 37 Hon. Secretary. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the following prices ;— DRAUGHTS ... .- Ss per set. HACKS ... ... 4s per mt. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. B,UR.NETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 219 ASHBURTON.



Friedlander Bros., Limited^ SATURDAY, APRIL 16. lO^-AORE FARM AT WAKANUI. TV/TESSRSJmiEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, ltJ_ have received instructions from Mb Jobn Brown to Sell by Public And ion at their West Street Mart, on above named date,— HIS FARM, containing 167 acres of first- class Land, situa'ed ab Wakanui. This Property is a very early selec- tion, being part of R.S. 7186, is well fenced and watered, and is fronting on the Ashburton River. Mr Brown having purohaßed Mr Letham's farm, is desirous of disposing of this pro- perty, being some distance from his homestead.



Sale at 1 p.m. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt»., K. FRIEDLANDER, 3 224 Auctioneer. WEST STREET, HORSE^ FAIR. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1893. OUR NEXT MONTHLY HORSE FAIR will take place on above date, and for which we are now booking entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on the above date (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, on account of John Grigo, Esq , the Long- beaoh Annual Draft of about THIRTY FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS, to which we draw the atten- tion of intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, DAVID THOMAS, 3 185 Joint Agents. Public Notices. RIMITIVE METHODISE CHUROH, ASHBURTON. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVER- SARY, TO-MORROW, SUNDAY. SPECIAL SERVICES. Morning, at 11 ; Afternoon, 3 p.m.; and Evening, 6.30. Preacher— REV. G. H. MANN. Special Singing by Teacherß and Scholars, assisted by an Efficient Orchestra. Annual Soiree MONDAY, 11th ; Tickets, Is 6d; Tea, 4 p.m. 473 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. IN accordance with Section 49 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, Public Notice is hereby given that a General Election of SIX MEMBERS to constitute the Upper Aehburton Road Board for the following warda will take place as under : — No. 1-^Lagmhor Ward. Place of elec tion— Woolahed, Lighmor. Time and date— MONDAY, May 2nd, at noon. No. 2 -Westerfield Ward. Place of election — School-room, Westerfield. Time and date-TUESDA V, May 3rd, at noon. No. 3— Aahburton Forks Ward. Place of election — Schoolroom, Greenstreet. Time and date— WEDNESDAY, May 4th, at noon; No. 4 — Winchmore Ward. Place of elec« tion — Woolshed, Winchmore. Time and date— THURSDAY, May 5, at neon. No. s— Allenton Ward. Place of^lecf ion —Canterbury Mills, Ashburton. Time and date— FRIDAY, May 6, at noon. No. 6— Dromore Ward. Place of election —Woodlands, near Dromore. Time and date— SATURDAY, May 7th, at noon. NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form will be received till NOON on WEDNES* DAY, April 20, 1898, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road-Board Office, West Street, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, West Street, Ashburton. April 9, 1898. 4 67 ASHBURTON CYCLING & AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB'S Annual Sports, EASTER MONDAY, (APRIL 11.) .JUQMAIN GROUND. BICYCLE RAGES, FOOT RACES, HURDLE RACES. RECORD ENTRIES FOR ALL EVENTS Come and see J. W. Jones, Hayward Hall, Pentecost, Cookb, J. L. Smith, & ®O other competitors. BecordH JMLust Go. BIG FIELDS,r~~NO WAITS. FIRST RACE, Twelve O'clock Sharp, COME ONE.~"GOME ALL,



HOZIE IE A. Beats A.ll WANTED. mflE TABERNACLE— PaBtor Apiß— I Morning subject, " The Crucifixion and itß Effects." Evening, *♦ Resurreotion and its purpose." 4 78 STR4.YED, from paddock on Racecourse Road, two Light Bay Hacks (geld- ings). Reward to anyone returning them to S. Trevurza's Btableß. 4 77 TO LET at Allenton, House three rooms and £-acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 TJIRESH Oysters and smoked Warehou by Jj Express To-night. — Jbwitt, opposite Ma|L Office. ' 4 79 My TUNER, Mr Harrow, is now m Aahburton. Orders sent me promptly attended to. New Books and Magazines by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, a^d Leather CJoods. Pianoe, Organs, and Bicycles at lowest cash values. — H. M. Jones. ICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings }n stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 to tjie Farmers ~anj> "" PRODUCERS OF CANTERBURY GEN<pL«M?jN,— I invite you, and your good wives, to Sleet me m the ORANGE HALL, A* 230 on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 16th inst., When I will tell you the real truth about ptkin 4ud Produce,' show you how you are robbed,' and" point' out the 1 remedy. Wjs(, HAKpJR, Farmers' Friend, 573