ballofc resulted m the election of the finst seven, being th* old Committee, with (ho exception that Mr Copland replaced Mr Page:- G. Scarlett 22 J. Strinjfellow, senr .. .. 20 J.Copland .. •• •• }° J. Ironside 15 J. Stewart *£ W.Lewis 10 G.Campbell 10 F, Firman .. .. ..9 W. Ealham 8 J. Quinn * T. Ward * F; Pag© .« 4 W. Stringfellow * D. Herron ° J. MoKie 3 1 T. Uunlea 0 J. Johnson 0 At a meeting of the Committee held sub- ■ seqnently Mr George Scarlett was re- 1 eleoted Chairman. I

Rakaia

The following were eleoted a Committee — Messrs 0. A. C. Hardy, Liddy, Oxley, Holland, Haslett, McLean andMidgely.

Lauriston.

The following were eleoted members of the School Committee for the ensuing year : —Messrs Johnston (Chairman), Boss, Gor man, Wallace, Widdowson, Murdoob, and I. Dent,

Springburn.

About twenty houaeholdera wer» present, and Means Morrison, Sytne, Johnatone, Fergus, Young, Hurdley and Keveren were eleobed. Considerable disaussion took place on the question* of enlarging the present playground, whioh is too until for require ments* The Inipeotor's Inspection Report —"That m both sections of the sohool teaohing is carried on with •yatematio in dustry; sound methods are adopted ; and m the raeohanioal work saoh as writing and drawing good progress is manifest" — was read, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Baud and Miss Anderson for the very satis factory results achieved.

Greenstreet.

At the households™' meeting the follow ing were eleoted tha Committee:— Messrß Stone, Knox, Stewart, Hunt, Church, Walker, and Blaok. A Committee meeting was held after the election, and Mr Thomas Stone was unanimously eleoted ohairmau.

Riverside.

Messrs George Cole, J. Wilson, W. Anderson, F. Amos, and R. Maxwell were the only nominations and no poll was taken. Mr Maxwell was eleoted chairman, and Mr Anderson secretary.

Flemington.

At the meeting of the householders the following were eleoted members of the Committee : — Messrs Thomas Addis, W. E. • ,Bond, Wm. Bakers, John Dunn, William Prebble, J, W. Parker, and William Squires. After the; election, a meeting of the new Committee was held, and Mr John Dunn was eleoted chairman.

Eiffelton

There was only a small attendance at the householders' meeting. The following were eleoted: — Messrs B. B. Loacombe, Hugh Cullen, J. Hillyer, J, MoCormack, and James Jassey. Mr K. B. Luscombe waß eleoted chairman.

Ashton.

There were ten present at the householders' meeting. The master was voted to the chair, •nd read the notice calling che meeting. The retiring chairman, Mr Taylor, read the report of the Committee's proceedings for the year, and gave a detailed account of the expenditure. He mentioned that although everything required for the use of the school had been anpplied with a liberal hand, there was still a credit balance m the. Bank of $13 16s 6d. At this stage of the proceedings Mr Taylor moved, and Mr Bhearer seconded, that this meeting thanks the teachers for their persistent efforts to keep the school up to its previous high standard. Ibis was earned unanimously. Nine gentlemen were nominated, when a ballot was taken, and the following were eleoted ; — Messrs J Crosean, J Jamieaon, D Ryan, J D Bell, J P Blee, J Shearer, and T Taylor. At a subse quent meeting of the new Committee Mr T. Taylor was unanimously re-elected chairman. The Committee agreed to meet on the first Monday m eaoh month at 7.30 p.m.

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapnaka April [26, 10.50 a.m. Mail Offioe 11.10 a.m. The Borneo Trouble. Singapore, April 25 Matdalleh, the leader of the rebellion m North Borneo, has submitted to the British.

Australian.

Prow Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka 'April 26, 10.15 a.m.. Guabdian Office 10.48 a.m. The Mudgee Mystery. Sydney, April 26 With reference to the Mudgee mystery, the detectives report that Reeves was suffering from severe debi lity and losj of eyesight, the result of excessive drinking. They believe he fell infa the fire and was burned to death. The blood stains are explained by bis having gashed his hand while quitting tobacco.

MR GLADSTONE.

Proas Aaaooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. London, April 25 Mr Gladstone's condition shows in creasing weakness, but he is more free of pain. .

LABOR.

The Colliery Dispute.

Press ABBOoiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph-^ Copyright ' v Hl> Received Wakapuaka April 26, 9.50 a.m., ' Guardian Office, 10.17 a.m. Sydney, April 26 At a meeting of the Colliery Em ployees' Federation it was reported that' at ttfe recent Conference between the miners and coalowners' representa tives of the proprietors gave the miners emphatically to understand th,at unless they co-operated, with the proprietors |n fhejr encfeayor tp pbtai^ an amend ment m tjie Coal Mines Apt, or if. ' they, or the Minister of Mines, took any steps to have the regulations en forced, the whole of the oollieries m the northern, western, and southern districts would be immediately closed. The matter has been referred to the miners lodges.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Hayti and the Coal Supply Fro© Coinage of Silver England and America A French View of the Suggested Alliance- Convoying an Atlantio Liner Bishop Moorhouse's Message to Amerioa The Blockade of Cuba Expected attack on Matanzas Capture of Spanish Vessels Proclamation fey the Spanish Government. War Taxes m Amerioa. Spain Reoogaises Privateering. Washington, April 24 Spain reserves liberty of action rela tive to the seizure of ooal as contra band of war.

The authorities of Hayti have notified that they will not supply coal to Spanish ship 3. April 25 Spanish vessels entering American ports without the knowledge that war has been proclaimed will be permitted to discharge their cargoes, but if any are found loading coal for Ouba they will be detained.

The blockade of the Cuban coast is to be continued until the time is opportune for an attack. Eight of the blockading squadron have left the neighbourhood of I Havana It is believed their destina tion is Matanzas, where operations are expected to-day. Fifty thousand troops defend Havana. They are confident of vic tory, and depend on the forts and heavy artillery. The blockading squadron was five miles distant when the Morro. Castle opened fire. An American gunboat captured the Spanish steamer Miguel Ijover, with a cargo of cotton and grain valued at 400,000d01. The cruiser Detroit also effected the capture of the Spanish steamer Oata lina, and the further capture was made of the Spanish vessel Buena Ventura, which was run ashore m a sinking condition, and is believed to have been scuttled by her crew.

The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives has proposed war taxeß yielding, 100,000,000d015, and a bond issue of 600,000,0G0d015. Madrid, April 25 The Spanish Government has de cided to concur m the Declaration of Paris regarding neutrality regulations. The Government has officially pro claimed that war has commenced. All treaties with America have been annulled. The Government will not recognise their letters of marque, and allows American -vessels thirty days m which to leave Spanish ports. ' « -„ Spain's official statement insists oil privateering rights. The Government is allowing the free coinage of silver. London, April 25 Great Britain has issued a procla mation declaring her neutrality. Owing to the danger from privateers, two cruisers will convoy the steamship Oity of Paris to New York. The Bishop of Manchester cabled a message to New York sympathising entirely with the Americans. Hong Kong, April 25 Advices state that news of the approach of the American squadron from Hong Kong was received with great enthusiasm at Manila, all the residents volunteering for service. Sydney, April 25 The Governors of all the colonies have received Mr Chamberlain's neu trality notification. Perth, April 25 The^ Spaniards here have started contributions to the Madrid Bed Cross Fund. Paris, April 24 The Hepublique Frqncqiae newspaper, commenting on the exchange of friendly declarations between Great Britain and America, says it would be scandalous and immoral for Great Britain to sign an alliance with America, as it would precipitate a general war.

Invasion of Cuba Dangerous.

TJie Oburok and, the Army. Received Wakapuaka April 26, 9.30 a.m., Gpabdian Office 10 a.m. Washington, April 25 There is a conflict of opinion be tween the American Cabinet and the army authorities with regard to the invasion of Cuba. Mr Alger, the Secretary for War, wishes the regular troops to proceed to Cuba immediately, but General Miles considers it would be dangerous to attempt the occupa tion of the island with less than fifty thousand troops, and prefers to organise and drill the volunteer force before invasion, Madrid, April 25 The Archbishop of Madrid has issued a pastoral letter m which he comm ends the Spanish army and navy to the protection of all the saints,. The letter, it is stated, almost promises the troops invulnerability from the bullets of the enemy.

Another Spanish Ship Captured.

Spain's Intentions,

.Received Wftkapu&ka April 26, QSO a.m, OUABPUK Office 10.20 a.m, Washington, April 25 The Amerioan revenue steamer Winona has captured the Spanish steamer Saturnina. ■ Senator Sherman, Secretary of State, has iesigaed. Senator Day succeeds him. Madrid, April 25 Spain will utilise auxiliary cruisers from the mercantile eervioe to Q«p^r^

the enemy's ships and merchaadisp, exempting from seizure merchandise belonging to a nf utral nation. How ever, contraband of war, to whomso ever it belongs will be seized. The flag a of neutral nation will cover and protect even the merchandise of the enemy unless contraband of >ar.

Formal Declaration of War.

Received Wakapuaka April 26, 2.10 p.m., Guardian Office, 2.31 p.m. "Washington, April 25 America has formally declared war against Spain.

Rumored Seizure of a Coal Ship

Received Wakapuaka April 23, 650 a.m, Guardian Office, 10.17 a.m. Sydney, April 26 It is rumored m Newcastle that the American ship Great Admiral, with a large cargo of coal, has been seized by the Spaniards m Manila harbor.

CENCORSHIP OF TELEGRAMS.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Wakapuaxa, Aprill 25. The Cable Company at Wakapuaka is advised to the following effect: — "The Western Union Telegraph Company inti mates that a oenoorship i 8 placed on all Telegrams at Key West. No telegram m secret language oan pass for Havana."

COMMERCIAL.

Preßs Association — By Eleotrio Telegaph— Copyright. Sydney, April 25 Flour hat advanced 5s to-day, partly attributable to the war.

Messrs Dalgeiy and Co., Limited, have received the following cablegram from their London office under date, 22st instant : —

"There is a fair demand for frozen mutton m general,, and prices are a shade firmer. Since oar last telegram, prices of New Zealand (crossbred) and Queensland (merino) froaen lamb are lower by id per lb, and the market is dull,"

A private cable message from London, received by a Christchuroh firm, quotes New Zealand Tuscan wheat at 40a per quarter, the rise being owing to the war between the United States and America.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

At the Ashburton Yards to-day, there was a decided improvement m the tone of the market. The attendance was fair and buyers numerous. The yarding was again small. Fat cattle sold up to £6 ss. For steers and heifers, 17s to 18a was the range per 1001 b. Good beef was scarce. A fair entry of fat sheep came forward, and two tooth ewes and wethers sold up to 12s 8d ; orossbred wethers 15s 2d ; merino ewes 4s ; crossbred ewes 7a; half bred ewes 6s; lambs 5s 2d, m store sheep; lambs 5s 7d. Forward crossbred ewes and wethers 10a 2d ; two-tooth and crossbred wethors 5b 5d ; merino ewes 2a 2d ; merino wethers 4s 3d.

Latest Items.

The Laira's Wool. — At the Bale of wools from the Liira, the whole cargo, consisting of 1100 bales, was quitted under brisk competition, prices ranging from £6 12s 6d per bale to £4. The latter prices, however, was for small lots particularly damaged. The average was considerably over £5 10a. Coursinu —The Stewards of the Ashbur ton Conrsing Club met last evening, and settled up various matters m connection with the recent meeting. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Grigg for permitting the Club to course over hi* ground anil for the courteous treatment accorded to the membeis ; to Mr H. Milner for the liberal manner m which he gave his services, and the satisfactory manner ia which he dis charged the arduous duties of judge, It was aleo decided to acknowledge the services of Mr M. Healey as slipper m some suitable way. Mr W. Shearman was elected Secretary, and it was resolved to hold a meeting on May 24, open to all aged dogs, full particulars of which will be advertised shortly.

THE ABHBUHTON GrUARDIAITt I'UESDAf, APRIL 26, 1898,



Synopsis ov New Advhbtisembnts



Hanmer and Graves — Be ploughshares J. C. Waßon — Notice toSelwyn electors South Rakaia Road District — Nomina- tions ; ratepayers' meeting Thursday, May 5 Friedlander Broß. — Pearl wheat foraeed Wanted — Paddook for Cows. T. Bullock — Suburban property for Sale. Wanted— Board and lodgings. Mr Vale— Orange Hall, Thursday night. Lost— Trap Rug. j T. Bullock— 3o3 acres near Ealing for Sale Misses Fooks — Dancing olaaa, oommenc- ing April 30 Henry Oaborne — Strayed to my farm, two crossbred sheep. Ashburton Industrial Building Society — Fifth general meeting.



I was reading an advertisement of Cham- berlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrheia Rem- edy m the Worcester Enterprise recently, which leads me to write this. I can truth- fully say I never used any remedy equal to it for colio and diarrhoea. I have never had to use more th.an one or two doaea to oure the worst case with myself or children.— W. A. Stboud, Popomoke City, Md. For Bale by Ashburton Drug Company.



ABOUT BOOTS.



ONE WOBD



PRICES THAT WILL SUIT ALL POCKETS. ORDERS BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNER." FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. I rv TONS No.lS, O and 10. -1 aONS GALVANISED BARB WIBK. IRON &TAKDARDS IN ANY QUANTITIES. 19 nOO HEART STAKES. POSTS AND STRAINERS, *LL SIZES. Gates Made to Order* HURDLES ALWAYS JN^STOCK. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINIERS, TIMBER k GOAL MEROHi. TS.; A{.eatß Roy»J Iotur«)03 Co»p»py Ltd,



"THE CORNER" HAVING now Completed the Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter, the Stock Btands one of the Most Complete m New Zealand. Every article has been selected by the Home Buyer with the greatest care from the actual manufacturers, thus saving intermediate profits and securing all discounts and Concessions which every purchaser at « 'A'HEJ dOBHUJtShf" participates m. Ladies' Tartan Belts, Ribbons, Plushes, White Muslin and Holland Aprons, Is Choice Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, upwards ; New Coating Serges, all shades, Large Variety Combinations, Divided Skirtß, from la 6d per yard ; New Dress Tweeds, Best Selection Capes and Jackets, New Merinos, Habit Cloths, Fancy Braids, Waterproofs for Ladiea and Girls, Plain and Silks and Plushes, Fancy Flannelettes for Embroidered Chiffons, Our Famous Kid Blouses BJd per yard, Molletona m Newest Gloves, Brown 2s 6d per pair, Black 2s lid Floral Designs for Dressing Gowns lOid per per pair, Ladies' Fur Lined Kid Gloves 2* yard, Flannelettes m Stripes and Self Colon lid, 3a 6d, 4s 6d per pair, Novelties m Side 4£d, 6d, 74 d, lOd, Blankets, Grey and Combs, Hair Frames,, Fall Nets, oesai tr White, 9a 6d per pair upwards, Under Cuffs and Collars. Blankets 2s lid each and 4a 9d each. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, 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.



: JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA lOOT STORE. TANCHED bTKEBT, ASUBURION. VTTE aim to please^ and our large volume of trade speakß for'our soeoeai THE ZSALANDIA EOLT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of 'BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gf nOmen's and Children's Boots and Shoes !& endless variety. " FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDTA BRANU. Everybody knows we givo nothing but the best value. One trial is »U we ask 1 JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCREDJBTEKT, ASHBURTON.



TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received another large consignment of the justly celebrated I>UCHFSS TEA m ±lb and lib packetß, and 5 and 101 b tins, as supplied to the princips Refreshment Rooms m Ashburton. WE wish to apologise to tboae of our customers who were unable to get their order* for this Tea promptly executed. But we had such a phenomenal run on tlii* Sp*c : »l Blend that we were nnable to keep up with the extraordinary demand for the same. We wish to inform those who like a real good cup of Tea. that wo have cow a full slock of this Tea (The •• DUCHESS ") m all ewes of packages. HERE are two unsolicited Testimonials that we have received from the leading Refresh ment Room proprietors m Ashbuiton. Mrs Morton, East Street, says— That it is the besb Tea that she has ever used, and that it gives every satisfaction to her numerous customers. Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— That it is one of the finest and most economical Teas that anyone oan buy, as the quality and lavor is one that will at once attract the attention of the most fastidious of Tea drinkers, and he oan thoroughly recommend the same to any person requiring a real first olass tea. WE could also give the names ofdozens of others who would not use any other than tnt " DUCHESS " Tea, but unfortunately Bpace will not admit of it. Samples may be had free of charge, and we are conf dent 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 us and lay m their Winter Stock of Grooeries whiL we are selling goods at such ridiculously low prices. Tht Colonial, Home, and Continental markets are getting firmer every day, and m the event of war prices will advanoe to famine prices, so be on the safe aide and lay m your Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR WINTER TRADE. 100 ton* Rollitt's " Bupreme " Roller 25 tons Oitmea?. Flour. 50 tonß Bran | 25 tons Sharps. 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sagar 1000 cases Kerosene. 500 boxes of Colonial Candles 10 tons " Duchess " Tea. 5 tons fine Sago 5 tonß Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry'B and Van Houlen's Coooa 10 tons Japan Rice. $ ton Coffee Beans. 4 ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins 900 cases Voetize^ Currants 50 cases tinned fish of all kinda 20 cwt Lemon and Orange Feel. 50 oases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Et«., Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc, etc, would save money by purobasing their Groceries, 'ett^ from us. LAMPS; LAMPS. LAMPS. WE have large Stocks of Lamps of every description including the following^:— f, Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 k 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps, Vase Lamps, Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps,. Alabaster Lamp?, Hand Lamps, etc., which have been marked at a shade over laided cost, to effect an early olearanoe for stock taking. Femember now is'the time to lay m yoHr Winter Stocks and thereby save money by doing so. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, East Street, Asbbnrton, and High Street, ( bristchurch Te'.ephone.JM. Box 67.



SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. ab the greatly reduced price of 4s per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons. BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3s per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBURTON.



HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. 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 SEIS, FANCY QROCKERY & GLASSWARE.



The following are a few of tho many lines that we have reduced the price of :— I SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWABE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDjTEADS 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 landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices.



John Orr & Co. John Orr & Co. T\fE HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING 80. Daring the past week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of • FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE.



LIMITED. ?■ ..J - -3 D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1898 MR D. THOMAS will hold his next Fair on the above date, when he will offer on account of numerous clients — 1 Q UNBROKEN DRAUGHT COLTS LA & FILLIES. f>(\ DRAUGHT MARES & Op GELDINGS. ftfe SADDLE & HARNESS HORSES. PRESENT ENTRY-100. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 4 16J3 Auctioneer. PICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial eolioited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 KOZiE TEA



AUCTIONEER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET MART. WE Shall hold our NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAIR ON THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 199 Auctioneer. WE HAYB FOR SALE- MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wlieat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq., of ALFOKD STATION. True to name, an excellent yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros.,



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeare. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture,, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any pait o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale* CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., i Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities, j Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from ££O» per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubileo Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12s per week^ HENRY STEPHENSON,



TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct) by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (beßt table), Rock Salt, Fencing j Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine' dreßsed), Oils — Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. HANMER & GRAVES. me 'I



HanniGr and Graves. PLOUGH SHARES. TTTE H.WE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOME'S AND HORNSBY'S MAKES, and are prepared to supply Farmers at the ; very lowest possible priceß for Cash. HANMER & GRIVES. Dipping* Season. WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. TT^E ARE BUYERS OF JGOOD OATEN-BHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETO. BTO.



FOR SALE, "QESIDENCE near the Canterbury Mills XV ft on ting the Railway. About three-eighths of an acre of and with substantially b,uUt square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Werry, who is leaving the distriot. Exceptionally easy term oan be arranged. T. BULLOC&. TO &ET. ~ iTIOTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two VJ Seotions, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— i-AORE. £140 price required for £ an acre, being Lot 13, well situated on Beach Road, Hampstead on whioh is erected a dwelling of 4 rooms with Verandah and sonllery »t> back, the owner moving into the country. Very easy terms of payment, viz., small cash deposit, balance by instalments extend- ing over a number of years. For fall particulars apply to IT. BULLOCK, Agent. 1 TO LET. Hqubq pf si^ rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen (factory, Apply to T. BULLQOK, Agent.



SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MR Robert Bruce's, well situated, Alford Foreat Road, £ acre with substantially built modern Dwelling House, etc. Not having disposed of thia by Auction, offers are invited for the purchase of it up to Monday, next, May 2nd. T. BULLOCK. Agent. I SATUBDAT, APEIL 30. 303 a ores. 303 IN TWO BLOCKS, Near Ealing, the Property of John Studholme Jr , Esq. FARMERS and Others .are reminded that the Sale of thia Property takes place on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30, as previously advertised. OP. BULLOCK, 4 224 : Auctioneer.



ffIHE fotlowing Nominations, have been JL received : — JAMES COPLAND. j DAVID GORDON HOLMES. HENRY JAMES HARRISON. JOHN LAMBIE. THOMAS MORLAND. As the number of Nominations docs nob exoeed the number required, I hereby declare the above gentlemen duly elected Members of the South Rakaia Road Board. LAURENCE OXLEY, Returning Officer. Rakaia, April 25, 1893. 4 217 TO THE ELECTORS OF SELWYN. I WILL BE GLAD TO MEET YOU AT THE TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, AT 8 P.M. J. OATHOART WASON. 4 218 • — — — ■ m§ ; T Bullock.



Public Notices. DANCING. ~~~" The Misses Fooks WILL HOLD a DANCING CLASS for CHILDREN (m connection with Kindergarten School) ab the ORANGE HALL on SATURDAYS from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., oommencing April 30. TERMS lOs 6d. 4 221 ABHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. fTtHE Fifth Annual General Meeting of X Shareholders will be held m the ORANGE HALL THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. BUSINESS : 1. To Receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. 2. To Elect Five Directors m the place of Messrs W Bryant, R MoCallum, Jas Patterson, W J Siloock, and J Wilson, who are eligible for re-election 3. To Elect One Auditor. 4. Any other General Business. CHAB. J. STYCHE, 4 227 Secretary. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD "■ ELECTION.



WANTED. WANTED— Paddook for three cows. Apply Mail Office, Ashburton 4 225 WANTED, Board and Lodging for Gentleman, near Factory. Parti- culars, 67 Armagh Street* Christohurch. 4 222 VALE, the Victorian Advocate of Prohi- bition, Orange Hall, Thursday Night, 28th insb. Eight o'clock, silver coin admission. (Che Mayor presides. 4 226 STRAYED to my farm, Ford's Road, Willowby, two Crossbred Sheep, brand indistinct. If not claimed by Tuesday next will be sold. — Henby Osbokne. 4 228 LOST, between Tinwald Templar Hall and Ashburtoh Railway Station, Trap Rug. Finder please communicate with Mk W. McKenzih, Tinwald. 4 223 LOST — Between Longbeaoh and Ashbur- ton, on Thursday last, two Dog Leaders. Finder will much oblige by leav- ing at office of this paper. TO LET m nice situation, Creek Road near Domain, Houbb three rooms and i-aore orchard and gacden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for addresß. 3 12 ' TJIOR Sale— Windmill and Pump complete, JO m first-class order. Particulars as to price and where it can be seen at work, apply to John Taylor, Aehburton. 4 209 WINDSOR Magazine (March), Young Ladies' Journal (April), Weldon's 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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