WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

— ♦ The Philippines. Question of Russian Interven tion. The Merrimao Prisoners. ' Spain Refuses to Esohange i Them. American Troops of the Cuban Coast. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. St Petkrsbdbg, June 20 Several vessels belonging to the Bnssian volnnteer fleet are being re tained at Yladivostock and Port Arthur to support Russian interven tion m the Philippines. Madrid, June 20 Thirty five provincial associations and eighteen local newspaper pro prietors have signed the Oatalonian manifesto m favor of peace. , News has been reoeived that the American cruiser Marblehead nar rowly escaped destruction by a sub marine mine off Oaimamera, forty miles east of Santiago. Washington, Jane 12 Spain has refused to exchauge the Merrimao prisoners, two of whom are m the Marine hospital, and the others at Santiago. General indignation is expressed here. General Shatter's troops have arrived off the Cuban coast. General Blanco has issued a notifi cation that he will not recognise a flag ! of truce, and will fire on vessels within six miles of Morro Oastle. The Spaniards have shot thirty deserters at Manila. Aquinaldo holds 500 Spaniards prisoners.

An Act of Revenge.

Attempt to Shoot Blanoo. Reinforcements for Shatter. Received Wakapuaka June 22, 9 3 a.m., Guardian Office, 9.30 a.m. Washington, June 21 News from Cuba states that a volunteer named Salna, m revenge for the execution of his brother on a charge of conspiracy, shot General Blanco m the thigh, when leaving his palace. Salna wae arrested m spite of sympathetic demonstrations. A number of volunteers and 8000 troops are being got ready to reinforce General Shafter.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

An Alarmist Russian Article. United Press .Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Bkrlin, Juno 21 German merchants at KiaoOhau report that no trade .will exist there for at least two years. St Petersburg, June 21. Official notice is to be sent to merchants m Odessa that Russian goods will be admitted free into Port Arthur; The Novoe Vremya, commenting on Lord Salisbury's remarks with refer ence to the re-organising of the Chinese army and navy, declares it means their control, which, with the direction of Customs would make China altogether ■British. The paper has no doubt Russia will direct her ally's attention to the danger, also that of the other Powers, notably Japan, ia order to prevent China from becoming the victim of a murderous plot against the East.

FEDERATION

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph, Sydney, June 21 In the Legislative Assembly Mr Lyne moved an amendment to the Address-in-Beply that the House de clines to allow the present Administra tion to deal with the question of Federation. Mr Reid, the Premier, commenting on Mr Lyne's attitude, twitted him with being the shade of Mr Barton. The debate is proceeding, and is likely to be lengthy.

THE CRISIS IN ITALY.

United Piest Assobiation—By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright London, June 21 The [Times states that it is likely a Cabinet will be formed m Italy by the coalition of the Marquis Venosta and Signor Sonnino.

SPOUTING.

j «- . HAWKE'S BAY J.C, WINTER MEETING, United Preas Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Hastings Racecourse, June 22 Spring-like weather prevailed for the opening of the Hawke's Bay J.C.'b Steeple chase Meeting to-day. There was a large Attendance, and the course was m fine order, but a trifle hard for steeplechasing. Results : — Maiden Steeplechase, of 70 soys ; about two miles.— Rangipunehu (Scott) 1, Great Britain 2, Alpine 3. ' Juliet waß scratched. Alpine and Greenstone ieU, but Walls re mounted the former and went m pursuit* Won by a comfortable length. Time— 4.2l. Dividend— £3 Is. Winter Handicap, of 100 eovs; once round.— Tauhei (Butterworth) 1, Brennan 2, Pistol Grip §. All started. Won by a bare length, Brennan just beating Pistol Grip for second honors. Time— l.64. Dividend— I £6 7«. Ladies' Bracelet, of 80 soya ; two miles. —Hussar (Ormond) 1, Katoomba 2, Oriziba. 5, Won from start to finish m a canter, lime— 3 H7. Dividend-£2 6a. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 200 bovb ; two milei.— Dante (Arnott) 1, Tangaroa 2, Social Pest 3. Plaio Bill and Spreydon were ■oratohed. Tangaroa led to the straight where Dante oame through, winning easily by two lengths. Time— 3 51, JPIVidOQd — £6 6«, (The time for the above event con ltjt«lf s « piw wort Ux New Mud),

Town Edition.

HIE RAILWAY UKSERVES j IN EAST STKMX | + i

I The following correspondence has taken I place between the town clerk and the I member for Ihe district : — I ABhburton Borough Council, A&hburton, I June 21ab, 1898.— E. U. Wright, Esq., IM.H.R., Wellington. Dear Sir,— l have I the honor, by direction of this Couucil, to I ask you if you will use your influence m I endeavouring to have that portion of the I Eaßt Street railway reserve, now oocupied Iby Messrs Collins and Co., cleared and I planted m uniformity with the rest of this I reserve .from the railway station to the I Ashburton bridge. I forward you copy of I letter sent to the Minister of Railways on I thia subject last year, which states that a I promise was made by the former Railway I Commissioners to carry oub the Council's I wish. Ihe Minister, however, has repeatedly I refused to grant the Council's request, and I I have now to ask if you will move m the I matter.— l have, eto , Chas. E. JFoohs, I Town Clerk. I Windermere, Slafc Jane, 1898. — Dear Sir — I am m receipt of your favour of this date requesting me to endeavour to have the site occupied by Messra Collinß and Co. oleared for planting, and I will do what I oan to meet the wishes of the Council m thia matter. You will, however, pardon me for asking why you did not apply to me last April, instead of waiting till you get a deoided refusal from the Minister, as it is | frequently easier to obtain what you want m ' the first instance than to obtain the reversal of a positive decision, — Yours, etc, Edward G. Wright. 0. E. Fooks, Eeq, Town Clerk, ABhburton.

COMMERCIAL.

' ♦ United Press Association — By Eleobrw Telegraph— Copyright. London, June 21 (The wheat market is demoralised. English is 2s lower, and foreign la to la 6d.

SKIN SALE.

The usual Bales of sheep skins, etc., were held at the yards of the various auctioneers ia Aahburton on Monday last. A moderate entry came forward, and the following prices were obtained :— Crossbred skins (dry), la 10J, 2s, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s, 3i Id, 3s 4d, 3s sd, 3s 7d, 33 lOd ; butchers' (dry), 2s, 3s, 3a 4d, 3s 7d, 3a 9J, 4a 2d, 43 4d, 4s SJ, to 6d Id ; merinos (dry), Is BJ, Is 9d, Is lOi, 2a 2d, 2s 3d, 2s 53, 2s 9d, to 3s 5d ; butchers (dry), 2a 6d, 2s lid, to 3a 3d ; pelts, 2d, 6d, 9j, Is 3d, to Is 6d ; hides (vow), 3s 9d, 4s J 6d, 7s 3d, 7s 9d, 9s, to 9i 9d ; calf skins, Is ' 3d. Fat— Rough, Id, l&d ; rendered, Id and lid, and a line at 9s per owb.

Latest Items.

Improvement. — A number of treeß are being felled m tne Domain, and the hawthorn fence along the Wills Street frontage has disappeared, and will probably be replaced with snbatantial timber, similar to tnat at the entrance to the Domain. Juvenile Speculation. — It is reported that a lfcd m the. Ashburton district has taktn tip a Bhare m the proposed freezing works for Ashburton, the wherewithal being the result of a aucceaaful year m the collecting of birds' heads and eggs. Trick Cyclh Riding. — Mr R. Hendry, a clever cycle rider, will give an exhibition of what he can do m the way of extraordinary trick riding to-morrow afternoon m the Domain, m the intervals of the other sports of the day. The machine he rides is the Massey-Har is Mabonic. — The installation of Brother William Brock as W.M. of the Ashburton Lodge, 1811, E.C., and investiture of his officers, takes place . on Friday evening, June 24 The ceremony will be oonducted by D.G.M. Bro. R. D. 'Ihomas, and the D. G. Lodge offioers. A very largo gather ing of the craft is expected, as since the recognition of the New Zealand Constitution the brethren of all the Constitutions will be able to fraternise. The Blind Musicians. — The following are a few staccato extracts from press notices of the performances of the Bliud Musicians, who are to appear m the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday and. Saturday next:— "Mr Forder i 8 a firat-olasß instrumentalist; the b&ojo solo on the pif.no was sufficiently like J to set a South American nigger performing had one been present, while the imitation of the bagpipeb on the clarionette, was realistic m the extreme." •' Miss Drummond poses as the jSrjw/i donna of the Company, and after hearing her brilliant voice one regrets more than ever that she should be so heavily afflicted." "Mr Solomon created roars of laughter with his comic song <An Awful Little Scrub,' and an undeniable encore was accorded him, with the result that another comic item was Buppiied, ' It makea a follow think a bit,' this being even better received than the preceding number." "Mr Ir win's horn solo, ' The Loßt Chord, 1 wai a feature of the evening. He has a magnificent tenor voice." " Misa N. Andrew showed a voice of great sweetness and culture."

DOCTOR ORPEN COMMITTED.

» United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, June 22. Doctor Orpen was committed for trial on the charge of murdering Susan Harriet Campbell McOallum, last Christmas day.

News m Brief.

■♦ Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, hold their horse fair at the West Street Mart to-morrow, when a catalogue of between 60 and 70 horßes of all sorts will be offered, including a good number of useful young draughts.

THE ASHBUiirON edAKmAft: WEDNESDAY, JUNE '22 18S8.



j SEEDN. SEEDS. SEEDS. FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE JUST RECEIVED their New Season's Stock of NIMMO A BLAIR'S STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. During laat Season we Sold nearly 20,000 Packets of MMMO.& BLAIR'S SEEDS, and m nearly every instance they have given every satisfaction. 8d r O E SL KT - vegeubleleeds. si t^^- «,„. _ _ INOLUDIKO THE FOLLOWING:— » Lit « a P« c " earUdCreaa Silver Beeb SriPr'- h?™* ««, - ong Prfckl y Cucumber Green and Broad Windsor barters Stratagem Stockwood Ridge Bean* $££»» nZ b , ite stoae Turni p Ewl y Shorfc Hora C *" ob MuShf ?r° , Early Snowball Turnip Scarlet Intermediate Drnmh«^ 8 r^ ek Golden Ball Turnip " Brown Spanish Onion AllS^ LettU S B , Large Early York O»bbage White Spanish Onion PariH wLu- n"° d f Gttuce £ rumhe *«* Brown Globe Onion CnK'.^w F™u. LetkuOe C^^^t James' Keeping Ontoa s Crystal White Enfield Market, etc., etc. Hollow CrownTaranip T . , n , Covent Garden Leek Long Scarlet Radish Lamgs Garden Swede, Mixed Raddish, Tomato, Marrow, Pumkin, etc eto. CATALOGUE OP NOVELTIES FREE ON APPLICATION. Provision Department & Table Delicacies, FINEST STIRLING FACTORY CHEESE. This Cheese has taken FiratPriw «. - , _ wherever Bhown. IJSS MiM°n Oh r?f llb tina picnio and Oarnp Pies (very tarty) t22«? l^^ll 100^ Sardines m Tomato Sauce Lama Smoked and Pale Bason 2lb tins Dack and Green Pea» Kefined i. a rd m Bladders lib tins Roast Duok ?)l^^wmanSaiwages lib tins RoahtGoo^e no and <ilb tins Sheep Tonguea Etp,, Etc., Etc. (o) China & Earthenware Department, WE HAVfiJUSr RECEIVED, per S. B. Matltua and S.S. Delpbio, 8 Crates and SSd Tw/ K^,sl hln V nd from Borne of the best Potteries m Eng. apeak S^JS^SgSSS^ "* "* who " Bii TH ?S.tn R ? J A PJiW 0F THE »O«DS WE ARE NOW OPENING UP •- mSfmiSßmSo o^? etß> l F °/i th f p lf !n priDted (t0 Buit tbe mosb «*>nom«»l> to tht • X K?2^ y J^'PMo'ed by t ho finest artists m Staffordshire. 35 Cheese Stand., SflnSd^t?^.^ 1 !? b " rnißhed g° ld ' 120 Betß Ju 8 8 » «nm.the cheapest ti 200 All iff f J°. hl ßfly" deco^ted Tea Sets. 10 Japanese Afternoon Tea Sets, übte D?«hS wr \a * Pla S B'ls8 ' 15 d J CZ9n Pheaßants M eat Dishes. 3 dozen Pheaaants Vege- Üble Dishes 100 dr«en blue and marron Band and Line Plates, 10 dozen blue aid S£h.? ?n^ and » l ss. Mea , t D ! Bhe8 ' lidcZ3n blue and maroon Band and Line Vegetable Sjiwn' }0. dcz , cn T Padd » D g Bow's, 10 dozen printed Basins, all sizes, 15 dozen Twpot.. s rnnnH »^ D ? ?^ ry ' 1 d o a n ? acon highly decorated, 2 dozen Bread Tray*. } SII „ I 7 * ' 6 D .' D - fl f Set % s4 ? ieces ' 50 dozan white and gold Cups and Saucer-, Gut S I !l°r an 9oH k aDd 3 .* 01 d H . ne C , u & 8 and Baucer8 ' 2 s d «^n Villow pattern L/ups and b »ucers, 200 dozen various printed Cups and Saucers. w«p E t ?f AY , E * alß^!f^ eg » antityofFaDC y Line8 'n Decorated Ghina and Earthen- ware witable for W^d«g Presents, etc, Do DOfc forge t to give ua a oall if you »re m FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, East Street, Ashl urton, and High Street, Christchurcb; THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, LTD. FREEZING WORKS: ISLINGTON^ &^ TIMARU. The Cona-Fide Farmers' Company. Iv Contradiction to Statements made the CHRISTCHUROB MEAT COMPAKY, LIMITED, claim to be the Canterbury Farmers 9 Freezing Company, BECAUSE: -It has the largest num BECAUSE :— lt undertakes the control i u f i c ' nteibur y farmers a? of shipments and supervises tbe DC ,_.S fh-vldera. sales m Londou by a paid servanb BhiOAUbfc : ie has the greatest amount of the Company without extra of Canterbury Farmers' capi-al. charge. BECAUSE :-Ic makes no distinction BECAUSE: -It obtains* orders fn between large Farmers and email London, and buys from those who i^r. . E a £? 9W : t . wanfc t0 end »heir rhk on the farm B UiV/A U o Jii : — lb does not reserve space or m the works. oT ? oAT?^ nyparticularClientß - BECAUSE: -It Frees- a at the lowest BMJAUbfc, :— lt provides freezing space rates charged by any Company. at all times for.Farmers. BECAUSE:— Ihe Company U run for BECAUSE: -16 gives all Farmers the the benefit nf no particular Client, o™A??«^ pri T U f geß ' but for the benefit of lhe Sbare- BitOAUblli :— li does not ask any Farmer holders and the Faimers of Canter- to enter into obligations or guarau- Vmry as a whole. __,„ .{«B. BECAUSE :-The Company can afford UJjiUAUaJt :— lt has never imposed » to freeze cheaper than any other penalty on Farmers for n>t filling Company, space engaged. BECAXSE : -It ia tha only Company BECAUSE:— It is the only Company that has developed the Frosen that provides for the requirements Meat Industry m all ha branches. t f all Farmers m all circumstances.. BECAUSE : -It is the Chriatchurch BECAUSE:— It provides Freezing space Meat Company that has taken at all times for those who wish to steps to protect the industry nob run ihe risk of the London Market. only m the Colony, but m Lor don. BECAUSE:- It alows Farmers complete BECAUSE :— lt; is the intention of tha freedom m the disposal of their Company to con'inue its efforts, meat and skin 3. first, to place the Frcz >n Meat BECAUSE :— lt provides a market for Trade on a permanent and certain both meat and aklna to ■■.farmers basis and to reduce charges. who wish to er,d their risk at ihe 6 113 Factory. EAST STREET, ASHBtTRTON. H. M. JONES. (X) STATIONERY. I A CASFS of General Stationery now Landing from London. 200 000 ENVELOPES ' Variotlß Siw<>id Qualitie?. LEATHER GOODS* LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Ink (m draught", Nigeria* (cheap), Foolscap,^Drawing Paper; Exercise, Copy and Reading^Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING! MATERIALS. ■ ( x \ '■■ i. PIANOS.— G s^S g DtJOIIONS! - for 04SH - lHa M % o*°' " ... "v^ O"Rir ANS TW^ SPEC[A , L LI NES Bargains for Caahjth'w Month V/XiVjrxXi-l O» pnor to Stocktaking. ? ' lB V -*- V_-/J_J LU^ # CASH, this montb, prior to Stocktaking. OIROULATING LIBRARY,; H. M. JONES,



T. H. UNDRILL & COS. FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. FANOY OHAIRS . CARPETS GREAT VARIETY RUGS, ETC. and Without I^^^^^P^ I * edsteadß and Beddin Cushions. > Furniture of all kind Just the thing for jp^ljr^Opij made on the Wint jr Eyenings. Ik ]mwmmd Si^jS^| ■ a *| Premises 1 T. H. UNDKILL & CO., CABINET-MAKERS, UPBOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, New Shop, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. CORNER ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET. WALL _2APBES. IN" order to make room for a v^ry large quantity and assortment of Paperhanglnga, which I expect early m July, direct from the Manufacturers m England, I h*ve decided to g|« Clear My Present Stock of WALL "PAPERS AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE. REMNAISTS of 1, 2, 3, 4, &:., Wall Paper almost given away. Now ia your time to buy Cheap Papers. J. WILSON, PAIKTEP, PAPERHAKGKR, SIGN WRITER, AND GLAZIER, Corner Arcade and Burnett Street, Asliirurton. Telephone 66 P.O. Box 16. .___ 6 165 ASHBURION COUNTY COUNCIL. STOCKTAKING SALE. NOTTUE is hereby given that the Balance * __ Sheets of this Council for the year *""""" ending 3lst March, 1893, duly audited, are v riTT?*t>TXTn t ixtbo on view at the Couuoil'a Offi;e, Aahburton, ULrAttlflU LUNaS during office hours. By order, TFTTSI WV VJC F. MAINWARING, -L -U.X.k7 yf JJXJII., Clerk. Ashburton, June 22, 1898, 6 172 ' IMPOUNDED. 4-O CiB6S Keroßene IMPOUNDED, from Allenton— one Fay 50 dozan Lam P Globes and Chimnpya Hack Galding, shod ; has three white I Case Lamps (assorted) feefc. If not claimed, . and expenses paid 16 c#t. New Washing Extract will be sold on SATURDAY, the 25th met , 25 Boxes Candles at 12 noon, under Section 39 oi 3he 1 Cask Euoh of Flour of Sulphur Impounding Act, 1884. Gcound Borax, Grouud Saltpetre, ana W. db B COMPTON, Ground Alum. 6 176 Poundkeeper, Ashbuttou. 1 C*mj Enamelled Ware THE I Cask American Butter Dishes 1 Cask English China, including Cups and /"^ANTERBURT T7IROZEN TIT EAT Saucers, Plates, Miik?, Oreami, Sugars, 5 Crates English Earthenware, including AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. aZ'"'fm A MO rt m .r,t of Trtb »4 Pocket Cutlery, Nickel Spoons and •""" ■ Forks, Electroplate, etc , H A ?/Kn D B? ?<I \l 8t n b \ BR f N a°? SOLB AGENTsIn" ASHBURTON FACTORY id the County of Ash- burton ON CONDITION THAT «0 0 0 v , m SHARES ARE TAKEN UP IN THE DISTRICT, Farmers and the General Public j\ o • t/~i rr\ rr a tv/t A»7 A "W7 A rnmr? t? are urged ti give their -^ U D M AZ A VY AH Jli Jli PRAOriOAL SUPPORT, TEAS. As well as Influence, to accomplish this very Desirable Advantage to the whole of the Community. . s-* » T)O/^\1VT Q /^/~\ APPROXIMATE DATES OF PAYMENT. ' — — Grocers and Ironmongers, Tea Merchants £2 ON ALLOTMENT. and Btendera. £3 ON DECEMBER 1, 1898. TANCRED STREET, AND ARCADE, £3 ON APRIL 1, 1899. ASHBURTON. HUGO FRIEDL\NDER, For Self and Co-Committee, Ashburton. A TVT"P^ DTT'TXr /"\T>T> APPLICATION FORMS for Shares are VIXSh W (Jltxl obtainable from the various Committees o£!&Jft£*!2*Z?. th ° ° e °' ral TJA« JUST OPENEDI.S.^dBbip. XX mend of ALBERT ROBERTS, NEW GOODS GEEAT CASH BOOT SALE — FOB THE WINTER. STILL TO THR FRONT WITH PRICES AND FASHION. Speoially Selected.; (Next Door to The Bank of New Zealand). — — Under the management of FRED NOKES. fepIBUQICI JLiO t 01 THE PROPRIETORS OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, have pleasure m an- KEW MANTLES fc CAPES. MILLINERY nounciog thak they have just opened up another large assortment of \ AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE FASHIONABLE 1 BOOTS AND SHOES, latestjtyles. Which will be Bold at Prices never before ' heard of m Ashburton. New Kid Gloves, Coraets and Umbrellas, Men's Balmorals from 9s 6d. . , , ~ . - . , Girls' Strong School Books from 5a . beat ma tes. Carpete, Linoleumo, Evening Shoes from 2s lid W1 , , Beßt Sewn Cookhams from 14s 6d Jfloorcloths, and BMtWMßltißhtß^- 6d THE LAEGBST LOT OF LOOK AT OUR WINDOW-One of the Grandest Displaya thafc could tempt the eye, LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS fit the foot, and suit the pocket, EVERYTHING GENUINE ! AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON.J EVERYTHING CHEAP ! _ EVERYTHING GOOD — -inspection Invited. 3000 PAllifs t. OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND •"""I** ANDREW ORB. Inspect our Stock before Purchasing else* where as we simply defy competition. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. r>oiN'i forget REWARD. CASH BOOT SHOP. *O NE POUND Relrlrd will be given to V_/ anyone giving such information as Under the Management of FRED NOKES. wi ll- lea ? i° c ° nTiction . of an y° ne n «vw iivyivuu. patfc ln g m I^^ W aaherß, or m any way NRTT BAWK nfw 7i? at iwn wilfully damaging the Lollie Maohine at the WJS.XU HANK NJiW ZEALAND. Railway Station, Ashburton, 6 W8 5 U3 if. MABSDEJf,



D TfiOMAP. TbTo a d c HOUSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JULY H. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now Booking Entries. D. THOMAS, . 119 Auctioneer. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited" A NICE LITTLE HOMESTEAD AT j METHVEN. i "IY/TESBRSFRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd., Xv_L have received instructions from Mrs G. Pooock to cell by Public Auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1898, AT THE METHVEN SALE YARDS, Her little Property situated at Methven, close to the Public School, and containing 19 acres and 36 perches. All fenced. The improvements ; oonßisb of a six-roomed House with Scullery, Wash-house, and large Shed { with iron roof, and other outbuildings. Full particulars at Sale or on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 35 Auctioneer. TTTE Shall hold our NEXT MONTHLY \ HORSE FAIR, ON THURSDAY, TUNE 23, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., R. FRIBDIaNDER, 6 82 Auctioneer. MASSEY-HARRIS COMBINED CULTIVATOR AND GRAIN & MANURE! DRILL. T7IURTHER TRIALS of the above useful JO Implement will be held aa tinder t— At Mr James Croy's, Ashton, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22. At Mr William Harrison's, Doric, on FRIDAY, JOTNE 24, At 1.30 pm. each day. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Local Agents. TO LET. 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort able four-roomed Cottage, oonveniently situated near Ashburton. Apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOE PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 AOKES 01 Really Firat-clasa Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shod, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending"; purchasers ou application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Lttnd^'Agents. MASBEY-HARRI3 COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. VTIHIS Machine is very simple m con- J_ Btruotion, and being composed chiefly of Steel, is light m appearance, etrong and durable. The Maeaey-Harris Fertilising JDrill and Seeding Machine performs a very wide range of work. It is used for light cultivating. It is used for weeding summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadoas' . It) will sow any kind of grain m drills. It is the only roller bearing grain drill on the market. ' The Massey-Harris Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate, soil, and fertilisers peculiar to these colonies, and is the only Drill imported that is built specially to meets the requirements of the Außtralaßian .trade. This Machine is now on view at our West Street premises, and publio Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitbd] WE HAVE ,FOR SALE— MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq., of i ALFOKD STATION. True to name, an excellent! yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander 8r05,,! LIMITED- Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Aehburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Mr S. Trevdrza, and trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horses, Trapß, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING* JAMES McCORMICK. ti*7



TENDER S. WAfITFD— Tenderß for Carting from Railway station to Oddfellow^' Hall for Aehburlou Poultry Sooiety. Particulars to be h»d from Secretary, E. A. KOBOTTOM, I 6 179 Tancred Street. TENDE RS WANTED for CUTfING and GRUB- BLNG 2^ miles of Gorse Fence at per chain. Tenders to be sent to the under- signed not later than 25th June. The lowest or any tender cot necessarily accepted. I 6 164 NIEL CAMPBELL, Roxburgh. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are called for the formation of X some 265 chains of the Boundary Road, from the Main South Road, Dromore, corner of B.S. 27031, to the corner of R.S. 27394, Mitcham Road. Particulars of the work oan be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman (marked " Tender ") and left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburtoa, on or before 12 o'clock noon of MONDAY, the 27th in- otanfc. The lowest or any tender not neoes. earily accepted. By order, JOHN DAVIBON, 6 171 Clerk. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS ARE INVITED FOR— Ploughing, Harrowing, arid Rolling, 191 Aores, m two Contracts* 175 Chains Iron Standard Fencing, m two Contracts. Specifications on view at Council Office, and tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be seat m not later than one o'clock pm, on THURSDAY, June 30. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, June 21, 1898. 6 170 TENDERS. GORSE CUTTINgT OOLPSTREAM. WANTED, TENDERS for Cutting and Grubbing about 400 Chains of Gorse Fences near Hinds township. Tenders to be addressed to John Stodholme, inn., on or before FRIDAY, July 1. For particulars apply to the above, or to A, MoNaughx, Longlands. 6 157 Entertainments. /^VDDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 24 & 25. Grand Entertainment BY THE • CELEBRATED BLIND MUSI- OIANS & VOCALISTS. Tho only Blind Company touring the World Don't misß this treat. A chance m a life time to witness such a talented Company deprived of one of Nature's greatest gifts. Admission— 2s and Is ; children half price. Splendid value for your money. Come and help the Blind to help themselves* Doors open at 7.30; entertainment at 8 p.m. 6 155 W. W. SPICEE, Manager. MR. R. HENDRY, THE O (TAMPION TRICK RIDER FROM AUCKLAND, WILL PERFORM OS HIS MASSEY-HARUItf WHEEL ON . THURSDAY, the 23rd Inst., IN THE ASHBURTON DOMAIN, during the Afternoon. Lovers of Sport Cordially Invited, FRIEDLANDER 8R03., Ltd., Agentß for the Maßsey-Harris Co. I A « ASHBURTON MASONIO LODGE, 1811, E.G. iNSTALLATION of the W.M. (Bro. William Brock) and Investiture of his Officers, FRIDAY, June 24. Ceremony oonducted by D.G.M. and Officers of D.G.JU. Lodge Tyled at 7 p.m. sharp. Brethren of other Constitutions most cordially invited. 6 175 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY DISTRICT. V] OTICE is hereby given that the li Annually Recuiring Special Rate of three-farthings m the pound sterling upon the ratable values of all rateable properties within the Mount Somers Tramway District, made by the above Council under The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886, and which became payable on the 4th instant., will be collected upoa a day to be fixed by the Council at itß ordinary monthly meeting, to be held on July Ist, 1898. The rate book ia now open for inspection by all ratepayers ab the Council's Offices, Baring Square, Ashburton, every week day, during office hours. By Order. ! F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. . Ashburton, june 17, 1898. 6 141 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. \ PPLIOATIONS for Sharea to be Bent to UZL Central Committee not later than SATURDAY, 25th, to enable them to report to Christohurch Directors Meeting, Wednes- day, June 29. ALBERT ROBERTS, 6 17q Secretary. METHYBi~YARDs! fTIHE NEXT SaTe" WILL BE HELD -I- ON THURSDAY, JUNE 30. Cattle at 11.30 a.m. Sheep at 12.30 p.m. 6 169 G. H. ALlNGTON^Seoretary. XMPOUKDED m the Methven P^uld JL from Springfield Station :— * rouna » 2 Rams, branded red. 2 Double-fleeoed Oroaftbf e <J B . 2 Crossbred Eweß. 2 Merino Ewes. 6 Crossbred Lambs, Borne with black oruTohe" ba ° k D ° tCh ° ff ear * been If not Previously released will be sold by auction at NOON oa WEDNESDAY. June 29. ft i*q a H « ALINGTON,



Synopsis of Nhw advertisements. Ashburton County Council— Tenders for contracts ; also, balance sheet on view at the Council's Offioe. Mrs Dodds— A Servant wanted. 6. H. Alington.— lmpounded notice, and sheep sale on June 30 Upper Ashburton Road Board— Tenders. The Canterbury Frozsn Meat Company — Be application tor shares W. de B. Comptom— lmpounded Notice. Friedlander Bros. — Massey-Harris Wheel j Trick Rider, m Domain to-morrow Ashburton Masonio Lodge — Installation of offioers E. A. Robottom— Tenders for carting O. W. Purnell-Money to lend ■ li. - i Warned, WANTED-A Capable Servant. Apply Mrs Dodds, Tancred Street. 6 173 STRAYED— One chestnut Gelding, one brown Gelding, and one brown Pony. Any one giving information to J. Primmer, Tinwald ; W. Common or J. Taskeb, Ash- burtoD, will be rewarded. 6 162 FOR SALE— Pigeons, best strain m the colony. Blown 1122 yards a minute. Ab moderate rates. To be had at Pelham Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 102 OAAA —I Have this Special Sum to oQ\J\J\J • Lend on Freehold Security. C. W. PuRNBLL, Solioitor, Montgomery's Buildings. (, yjQ WHEN Puzzled as to where lo get your next Boots, just try McDonald and MoDiabmid, East Street. I HAVE for Sale m the Seafield District a very nice Property, containing 1600 Acr«B; 300 ia crop and 100 Acres now being ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Thomas, Aehburton. 5 240 BICYCLE — Gents' English make, £12 103, cash, fresh shipment of Ward, Look, and Co.'s Colonial Library by popular authors, Guy Boothby, Hook- ing, Kernahan, Mitford Marsh, D*vies, and others. New line* m Stationery .— H. M, Jones.,