London, April 29 A Router's despatch says the Spnni gunboat Ligera had an engageme with the torpedo destroyer Cushic near Matanzas. The Cushiog w disabled and returned to Key Wes The Americans declare she hi strained her machinery. The Ligei lost her funnel during the action.

Austria and Spain.

The Carlists out of Temper. Gape Verde Squadron on the JHov American Ironclad Ashore. Received Wakapuaka April 30, 10.40 a.m. Guarnan Office, 11 a.m. Vienna, April 29 The Fmperor of Austria has given £20,000 to the Spanish national war fund. The Emperor also allows his officers to fight en the side of Spain. Madrid, April 29 A section of the Oarlists and Re publicans m Spain are furious at the inactivity of the Government, and denounce the Ministry. The Cape Verde Spanish squadron has sailed southwards. General Blanco reports an ironclad belonging to the American squadron ashore at Demaa. Three of her com panion ships are helping her.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign.

Prew Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— ■ ■ Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 30, 9.40 a.m, Guabdian Offioe 10.36 a.m. Mr Gladstone's Health. London, April 29 The Lancet announces that Mr Gladstone is manifestly becoming weaker, and there is a general failure of his powers. Her Majesty's Movements The Queen is returning to England from Oimiez.

Australian.

Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 30, 9.40 a.m.', Guardian Office 10.36 a.m. Refusing Sunday Duty. Melbourne, April 30 Justice Hood has delivered judgment m the Bulimba case, the crew of which recently for refusing Sunday duty were ordered by the district Court magistrate to be imprisoned till the rising of the Oourt. The men appealed, on the ground that under the statute of Charles IT. captains' commands to work on Sunday were not lawful. Justice Hood held that seamen did not come under this statute, and upheld the magistrate's decision.

LAND SALE.

Mr T. Bullock offered R.Ss. 34608 and 34643, Baling, containing 101 acres 1 rood 19 poles, being a narrow strip originally the preemptive right through the block. Mr Adam Jackson was the purchaser ab 303 per acre. The property was sold on account) of Mr John Studholme, junr.

Latest Items.

Red Cloveb. — Mr W. Perks has just threshed out a crop of red clover for Mr : John Osborne, Willowby. From five acres J harvested, fifteen sacks, each 240H», were returned, and being a really nice Bample readily sold at Ashburrton ab 6£d per lb. The cleaning of the seed would be hard to beat. Wakanui Cruel— At the ratepayers' meeting of No. 2 Ward, Wakanui Koad District to-day, there were twenty present, besides the members of the Board, who did not vote on the following resolution, which was carried by 18 to 2 :— "That unless the proprietors of the Canterbury Flour Mills . enter into an agreement with the Wakanui ' Road Board to pay half the cost of erecting and maintaining bridges on roads under Board's control, which are crossed by the Wakanui Creek, an application shall be made to the Supreme Court for an injunction compelling the mill proprietiers to stop diverting water from the ABhburton river over roads m the ' Wakanui road diatriot."

THE ASHBUBXUJR tf OABDUfI .' SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1898.



TEA/ TEA. ; TEA." FLETCHER BROS. TT A T?4 Ju S T uV ived A a ?,°u ther I , ar 8 e consignment of the justly celebrated DUCHEFS RefTeahm^t ™* 5 aDd lOib Un8 ' M " Upplied t0 the > nno * a ' 1W n P ° log M c t0 ih ? a 5 ° f « UF CU9tome " who were unable to get their order, BlenJ I fhL P y e »? uted ,- But we h ** ««ch a phenon.enal run on this Special ,V D li> n ,- W f 6 We ?u UDabl v 7?, kce P«P with the extraordinary demand for the same. thab we have DOW a fullßtock HERE are two unsolicited Testimonials that we hare redeived from the leading Refresh! ment Room proprietors m Ashbwton. Mrs Morton, East Street, says— Mr Huflam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooma, says— W » D C urnK-fiS » l l B th X D . ame f a °F doZ T of others who would not QBB a °y other than th. UUOHliSfc. Tea, but unfortunately space will not admit of it. Winter Stock."" Winter Stock. Continental markets are getting firmer every day P , S3 m thl eve oflrS. will advance to famme prxcea, so be on the safe side and lay m your Winter Stock? THESE ARE A FEW OF LINES^WE HAVE BOUGHT TOR OUR 100 tons Rollitt'a ** Supreme " Roller 25 tons Oatmeal. " ,, Flo «J' , 50 tons Bran ?Gno OI !. 8 i tF 8 ' 2500 fca 8 8 of Snowdrop Sugar \f? n «^ X l roB Ti 50 ° boxes of CoI o n «l Candles 10 tons " Duchess » Tea. 5 tons fine Sago 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. F «nch Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas SSS boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins 200 cases Vost.zza Currants , 50 cases tinned fish of all kinds 20 cwt Lemon and Orange Peel. 50 caees of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, En ,' Eva. Fanners', Contractors, etc., etc, would save money by purchasing their Grooerie«,'ett , LAMPS. LAMP 3, LAMP 3, WE have Jarge'.Stocks of Lamps of every description inclnding th&" following*:— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. lA2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Umps Tai« «3 B »,^l ary LamP i!' j lr ? wiD 8 ? oom Lampß « Alabaat « Lamp ? , Hand Lam^s, etc., which have been marked at a shade over landed cost, to effect an early clearance foi stock taking. Remember now is;the time to lay m yoHr Winter Stocks and therab* save money by doingso. * FLETCHER BROS., | CASH SUPPLY STORES, Fast Stieet, Asbburton, and High Street, Christchurch Telephone^. Box 67. ¥OU AXE IMYITED TO.INSPItOr OT7B STOOX WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRIC3 Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Boatook Brand "of Ladies' Boots aod Shoes, just to hand. (o> SJESI'OXiE WORK Sc REFAIRH Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, 8hoe», Slipper*, ere., Made or Repaired, at shortest notioe and Lowest Price Possible, by Fim«claw and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (*) McDonald & McDiarmid, BOOT MANCJFACTUBEES AND IMPOBTEES, J. NIC SOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. "THE CORNER" HAVING now Completed the Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. the Stock stands one of the Most Complete m New Zealand. Every article has been Belested by the Home Buyer with the greatest oare from the actual manufacture™, thus saving intermediate profits and securing all discounts and concessions whioh every purchaser at «« "JL'JBLH} C/ORJNJtaJtt " participates m. Ladies' Tartan Belts, Ribbons, Plushes, White Muslin and Holland Apronß, li Choice Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, upwards ; New Coating Serges, all thades. Large Vanety Combinations, Divided Skirts, from Is 6d per yard; New Dress Tweedt! Best Selection Capes and Jackets, New Merinos, Habit Cloths, Fancy Braid.! Waterproofs for Ladtes and Girls, Plain and Silks and Plushes, Fancy Flannelettea for Embroidered Chiffons, Our Famous Kid BlouEes BJd per yard, Molletons m Newest Gloves, Brown 2s 6d per pair, Black 2 3 lid Floral Designs for Dressing Gowns l(»d per ??5 15 1De xr K i d GIoVBB 2 " y ard > flannelettes m Stripes and SelfColow lid, 3a 6d, 4s 6d p« pair, Novelties m Side 4±d. 6d, 7£d, lOd, Blankets, Grey and Combs, Hair Frames, Fall Nets, oesai cr White, 9s 6d per pair upwards, Under Cuffs and Collars. - Blankets 2s lid each and 4a 9i each. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLI UMS, IN ALL WIDTHS. MEN'S AND BOYS' READY MADE CLOTHING, WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING, NEWEST SHAPES IN HATS, TIES, AND COLLARS. BOOTS AND SHOES BY THE BEST MAKERS. PRICES THAT WILL SUIT ALL POCKETS. ORDERS BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNEE," FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. If\ TONS No.lß, O and 10. "I & TONS GALVANISED BARB WIBK. IRON_STANDARDS IS ANY^QUANTiTIES. 1 9 000 HEART STAKES. \ POSTS AND STRAINERS, ALL SIZES. Gates Made to Order. HURDLES ALWAYS IN'STOCK. W. H. COLLINS & CO, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company L>td,



c A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alnviitrt NEVER fails any ona m "^idAUIII fi uch a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •' A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the facts that the cure fattS, No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produoes no inconvenience m ita action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Preßs as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM oUREsr Biliousness, Bilious Headache, 0 Dizziness, Costivenesß, Sour Stomach^ Loas of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition,; NOTE THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be •perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the >'fg ij of the body may perform cheir 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 sen 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 alone 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 its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts 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 tion of the food; and where there is no orgauio disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good \ It may be defter — for (he dealer— because of its better profit, but m such an instance 'jjthe dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTSS& STORE- KEEPERS, PKIOK 2 S 6 D 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 beat remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ■ ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol ', an universal praiee of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name : Bpeuoer Vincent's Great Benjamin iariiiii Kxtract PRICE Is 6 ■ Take no other Remedy, buo 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 pasb I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter^ and feared that it had become ohronio, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, muoh less oure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my ihroat and head, especially the latter. I prooured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum and I may Bay that I hadn'b an atom o faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of firsb bottle very freely, and am thankful to Bay m less than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sbabs. P.S — Nearly three mo&tha singe cough ogan,— E.W.S,



John Orr & Co. ■.I J ohn Orr & 00. TJTTE HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GKROCERfES AND f ■ GLASSWAKE, i ; AND ARE STILL DOING SO. 1 . During the paab week we have made Borne STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. 2 i E 8 The following are a few of the many \ linea that we have reduced the price of :— * c 1 SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ANDHOLLOW- a WARE OP ALL KINDS. GAL- t VANISED BUCKETS, AND ? BATHS, ENAMELWARE, t ii SHEEP NETTING, l BROOMS AND BRUSH- a a WARE, TINWARE, MAN- l GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS ° if AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, n EIO., CARPENTERS, & MECHANICS, p TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AKD RANGES, LAMPS . AND LAMPWARE. WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HOKSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY o« FOR THESE. b 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 the greatly reduced price of 4a per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons.! BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3b por gallon. J ohn Orr & Co* ASHBURTON. ]



Sporting. ASHBURTON "OAOING QLUB'i AUTUMN MEETING. : To bo held on the Ashburton Racecourac Thursday & Friday, MAY 5 & 6, 1898, PROGRAMME. Approved by the Canterbury Jtckey Club, and the N.Z. Trotting Association. First Race starts at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. I— Netiieuby High Weight Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 sovb from the stake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10b, Aooeptance 12s 6d. 2 — Lagiimor Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; seoopd horse 3 soys from the stake ; 2 miles. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 12a 6d. Optional Baddle or harness. 3— Autumn Handicap, of 49 soys j second horse 5 sovb from the Btake ; 1£ mile. Nomination 15s, Acceptance 15s. 4— Melrose Pony Handicap, of 20 soys ; seo on d pony 2 soys from the Btake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14. 2 m height. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 10s s—Novel5 — Novel Race, of 25 soys ; 5 furlongs. The winner to be sold by auotion imme- diately afier the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, 8 Btone, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15s. 3 — Grove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the Btake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10s, AcoepUnoe 15s. 1 — Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys ; open ; 4 furlongs ; second horse 2 boys from the Btake ; post entries 10*, to be made immediately after the Novel Race; catch weights. For horses that have never won £15 m any one stake. s— Flying Handicap; of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 5 furlong?. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 6d. SECOND DAY. .— Wakanui Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 6 furlongs. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 63. s—Kolmar5 — Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the atake ; 1£ mile. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 6d. Optional saddle or harness. >— Asbborton Racing Club Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; 1 mile. Nomination 15?, Accept- ance 153. t— Pony Race Handicap, of 20 bovb ; 6econd pony 2 soys fiom the stake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 m height. Nomination 10 j , Acceptance 10j i— Disposal Stakes, of 25 soys ; 5 furlongs. The winner to be sold by auclion imme- diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bat 71b, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15a. A— Winohmore Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; s< cond horse 3 eovs from the stake; 7 furlongs. Nomination 103, Acceptance 153. ' — Allenton Handicap, of 25 soys; second horße 3 soya from the stake ; 5 furlouga. Nomination lO<, Acceptance 12s 6J. I— Hurry F curry, of 10 soys ; 4 furlongs ; open ; post t ntry 10a. For all horses that have never won public money. Weight, 0 stone. RULE 3 AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Xules of Racing ; the Trotting Races under he Rules of the N.Z Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the mndition that all claims, disputes, and ibjeotions arising out of the racing shall be leoided by the Stewards, or whom they may ippoint. Their decision on all points oon- lected with the carrying out of this pro- gramme shall te final. 3. All stakes to be paid m full. 4. All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bw, and of bwo or more Handicaps lOlba penalty. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Race and Disposal Stakes, must be m the hands of the Secretary it Devane's Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 30, 1898, and for the second day at 10 p.m. on the evening of the Brat day's races. C. H. DOWDING, 4 104 Hon. Secretary. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Friends of the late William Henry _L Maguinness are respectfully informed tbat his Funeral will move from his late residence, Lyndhurst, on MONDAY, May 2, ab 1 p.m., for the Methven Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 261 Undertaken. L.O.L. MEMBERS of tto. 23, L.0.L., are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. William Henry Maguinness, to leave his late residence, Lyndhurst, at 1 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, for the Methven Cemetery. Full Regalia. By Order, 4 264 WM. HUSTON, W.M. L.O.L. MEMBERS of the Loyal Orange Lodge of Methven are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. William Henry Maguinness, to leave his late resi- dence at 1 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, for the Methven Cemetery. Full Regalia. 4 265 By order of the W.M. F.L.O.L, No. 5. MEMBERS of the Female L.0.L., No. 5, are requested to attend the Funeral of the late Bro. William Henry Maguinness, which will leave his late resi- dence at Lyndhurst on MONDAY, May 2, at 1 p.m. , 4 266 B. BENNETT. ASHBURTON CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB, A NNUAL SHOw 7 ORANGE HALL, • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1898. Admission — Im. * 353 J, 0, QAWSEY, H,oo, Secretary,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. [; WEDNEJSIMYJVIAY 4,T8?8. 7 5 TTAVIJSG disposed of Mr VV. H. Fora> f 3 J, Farm at Wheatstone, we are instructed to I Sell on above date — ;•■ All Hi 8 STOCK, IMPLEMBN IS, Etc. Fall particulars m next ia&ue. FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Limited. K. FRIEDLANDER, 4 274 Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. WE Shall hold our NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAIR ON THUBBDAY, MAY 12, 1888, And are now Booking Entries for same. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 199 Auctioneer. • ' —^ T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, MAY 7, 1898. TOWN PROPERTY. HALF-ACRE WITH DWELLING, Eto., well situated at the corner of Park and Cameron Streets, not far from the Rail- way Station. On account of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to Sell by Public Auction at bhe Aro&de on the above date, on acoount *nd by order of the Mortgagees,' T.S's. 1150 *nd 1151, containing HALF-ACBE, Well situated at [the corner of Park and Cameron Streets. There is a Dwelling of Seven Rooniß, with Verandah, Bay Window, and Scullery at back erected on the property, also Car- penter's Workshop, Shed, etc. This property is centrally situated, being not far from the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a good investment. It is not often that half-an-aore is offered m one block. Terms at Sale Note time of Sale— ll,3o T. BULLOCK, 4 235 Auctioneer SATUBDAY, MAY 7. CHERTSEY DISTRICT. 405 actbmbs 405 On account of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the iabove date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 405 -Acres 3 Roods 5 Perches, Situated about a mile from Chertsay Railway Station, On the upper side of the line, Bsing R.S. 26616 and others, all land con- tained m Certificates of Title, Vol. 142, fol. 13, and Vol. 49, fol. 295. It is divided into paddocks, and well watered with county water race 3. There is a Farmhouse of five rooms, also Stable, Shearing Shed, and other buildings ereoted on the property. Terms at Sale, which takes place at) 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 259 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 7. To Farmers, Investors, and Others. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 170 ACRES 170 ALFORD DISTRICT. An Early Seleotion. Good Wheat Land. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr M. E. Trumble to Sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, HIS FARM OF l'T'O ACRES, Adjoining the Alford Estate, Being R.S. numbered 14070 and others. It is divided into paddocks, and there is a Farmhouse of four rooms ereoted on the property. Good wheat-growing country, haviog produced excellent crops. It was a very early selection m this district. Liberal terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll,3o a.m. ; T BULLOCK, 4 260 Auctioneer. ~ TO LET.. ~~ One Acre of land, together with a four- roomed Cottage and Scullery, nearly new ; good cooking range. Near the East Belt. Rental, 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AN ICQ Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourse Road, 4 aores and New House of 5 rooms, eto., or 14 acres if so desired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MR Robert Bruoe's, well situated, Alford Foresb Road, £ acre with substantially builb modern Dwelling House, etc. Not having disposed of this by Auction, offers are invited for the purchase of it up to Monday next, May 2nd. T. BULLOCK. Agent. FOE SALE7~ T3ESIDENCE near the Canterbury Mills JlAi fronting the Railway. About three-eighths of an acre of and with substantially built square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- I perty of Mr Werry, who is leaving the I district. Exceptionally easy term oan be arranged T. BULLOCK. TO LET. f^OTTAGE of Four Rooms, and tw< KJ Seotione, fronting Allen'a Road Allenton. T. BULLOCK. ' TO IB T. /^OTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery I \J nearly new, situated m Aitken Stree East. Rental 6s per week. 3 Apply to 1 T. BULLOCK,



& W anted. [lHi l mHE Tabernacle.— Pastor Acer's Mor ei ? t X ing subj ct— "Power of Speech; ngi Evsning— " Soldiers m war time." Monda VRB — "Bride and Bridegroom." 421 Sf * / A N Elderly Person wishes situation a las J\. General Servant m small family, o !ra Housekeeper (references.) Apply office c this paper. 4 26 LOST— On April 20, Lady's Eveninj Shoe. Finder kindly leave same a Office of this paper. 4 271 WANTED— TENDERS for Cropping about 40 Acres at Willowby. Poi IV particulars apply Mrs Gray, Willowby. Tenders to be Bent to me not later than Saturday, May 7.— D. Thomas, Ashburton. 3 * 4 247 ** *\T7"ANTED to Let— Three Cottages, well YV situated. One with three acres of land. Rent low. Geobgb "W. Andrews, Q East Belb. 4 236 r TTOT PIES, Hot Pieß, Tea, Coffee, and s XI Cocoa, Flower's Refreshment Booms, next Percy, Tobacconist, East Street. FOR Sale— Windmill and Pump complete, m first-class order. Particulars as to price and where it can be seen at work, apply to John Taylor, Ashburton. 4 209 ICYCLE (Gentleman's), m good order, £15; New Books— Paris (Zola), Through South Africa (Stanley), Shrewsbury (Way man), In the Shadow of the Pyramids (Savage), A Forgotten Sin (Gerard), Forty Days of the Risen Life (Boyd Carpenter), Aids to Bible Students.— H. M. Jones. TO LET m nice situation, Creek Road, near Domain, House three rooms and £-acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 D. THOMAS. TO SPECULATORS OR THOSE REQUIR ING A COMFORTABLE HOME. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATUJRDAY, MAY 14, 1898 MR DAVID THOMAS has received m. struotions from Mr Rees Jones tc Sell by Public Auotion as above — His Compaot Residential Suburban Property, containing 19 Aores, 2 Roods, 30 Perches, together with a nine roomed House, large Stable, Granary and Trap House, couorete Pig Sties, etc., being R.S. 13757 and situated between Wakanui and Jones' Roads, just across the eastern Town Belt. This property from its position must daily increase m value. The qua ity of the land cannot be beaten, and should be eagerly sought after either for speculative or residential purposes: Inspection confidently invited. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 4 271 Ashburton. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE, ROKEBY, RAKAIA, MONDAY, MAY 9, 1898. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from the Executors of the late W. M. Lyttleton to Sell by Auction as above— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE IMPLEMENTS MACHINERY & SUNDRIES, Of which full particulars will appear m future advertisement. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 11.30 sharp. DAVID THOMAS, 4 248 Ashburton. I I Public Notices. T>RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. CHURCH SERVICES, SUNDAY, MAY 1 Preaoher:— Rev. G. H. Mann. Morning at 11— Subject, " What the 19oh Century Demands." Evening at 6.3o— Subject, "A great question wanting an answer." Allenton Government School, 3 p.m. 4 272 ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL DINNER will be held at DE VANE'S HOTEL on WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets 4s, covering wines, etc., may be obtained from the Secretary. A. H, SHURY, 4 270 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. IN Pursuance of the Rating Acb, 1894, public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council »t its ordinary meeting to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of May, prox, to strike a general rate of one shilling m the pound on the total annual value of property within the Borough, for the period commencing on the lsb day of January, 1898. and ending on the 31ab day of December, 1898, such rabe to be payable m one sum at tha Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on the 30th day of May, 1898, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection. CHAS. E. FOOKS,  Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. Aehburton, April 30, 1898. 4 268 1 ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S TJli MATTER? W R Y ? AMES BAKER, Havelocl r a uuT' * ha . 8 been appointed Agen for Ashburton of the Famous RUDGE-WHITWOKTH BICYCLES, Withoub doubt the best machine ever offerei Ito the public. Call and inspect them for quality am



NOTICE. Mrs KNIGHT, BAjfctllNG SQUARE, IB A CASH PURCHASER of Clothing, Books, Furniture, Jewellery, Portman- teaux, Bicycles, Harness, Tents, Efco. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OIiQTHES TO SUIT BYERYONE. NOTE ADDRESS- Mrs KNIGHT* BABING SQUAEE. 4144 « KO2IE XJEA



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