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United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyi ight Received Wakapuaka July 23, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office, 9 47 a.m. The Monster Kugffft. Perth, July 23 There is great excitement m Kanowna over tbe recent discovery The finders of the S^ced Nugget refuse to sbow it, but Father Long, to whose house it is alleged the nugget was taken, told a large gathering nf miners that he had seen and weighed it, and it was between 95 and lOOibs troy, but be was pledged not to reveal the locality of the find. He promised to try and induce the finders to divulge . the spot.

THE MOTU MURDER.

United Pieß. Association — By Electrio Telegraph Giseorne, July 22 James Kennedy Scott, who was murdered ab Motu, was a single man, thirty-seven years of age, a native of Belfast, Ireland, and has been twenty-four years m the colony, the greater part of which was spent m this district. He bad a very nice little propesty at Motu, which is sixty -two miles from Gishorne, upon which he had effeoted considerable improvements. From a cursory examination of the body that Smith made, it waa impossible for him to state whether the wound was inflicted by a bullet or by shot, but ib is clear, from the fact that powder had been burnt into the wound, that the fatal shot was fired at a ehorb distance, and the indications are that death wrb instantaneous. It will be Sunday afternoon before the body can be brought out to Karaka, and the inquest Ib fixed for Monday morning.

COMMERCIAL.

PROPERTY SALE.

Mr T. Bullock sold by auction at the Arcade to-day Mr R. B. Luscombe's free hold farm of 62£ acres at Eifielton, being lots 1 and 2, and part of lots 5 and 6, original Longbeach Bale plan, at £23 10s per acre, Mr William Lidetone being the purchaser ; and aho his leasehold at Hinds, 228 acres parb reserve 1110, having about tan years to run, for £260 to Mr Henry Frampton.

ARCADE.

Mr D. Thomas reports a small entry at the Arcade to-day, with a fair attendance, and the following sales were recorded :— Horses : Draughts— Mare, £17 10a; geldinjr, £12; screws, 10s to £2. Backs : two-year-old, £2 10s; fcur-year-olds, £3 5a to £7 15s. trap, £12 sa. Harness, £2, £3, to £3 153.

Latest Items.

Barrytown. — A pigeongram from Barry town lo Greymouth forwarded thence to Ashburton by wire to the secretary of Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Company saya — " Am astonished at the perfection of the whole concern. Electric light burning at night. Excellent prospects." . FcNhRAL. — The funeral ef the late Mrs .Agnes Cairncross, re' iet of the Ir.te Mr Daniel Cairncross, of Tinwald, took place this afternoon, and m spite of the inclement weather a large number of friends of d«_c* ased showed their respect by following her remains to their lasb resting place m the Aehburton Cemetery. The Omapere m a Gale.— A telegram from Auckland states : — A heavy NE. gale and rain prevails. The Omapere, f.om Westport, had a lively experience after rounding the North Cape, continuous seas breaking over the steamer, flooding the soloon, deck cabins, engine room, and stoke hole, and smashing a number of deck fittings. Dromore — A ball m aid of the Dromore School prize fund was held on Friday even ing, lhe ball was organised by Mr F. Blackburn. There was a very fair attend ance. Mr Synr.es kindly supplied the music (violin) ; and Mr W. Pearce acted as M C Ample refreshments were dispensed during the evening, and several songs were sung. The ball was kept up until 4.30 a.m., and a very enjoyable time was spent by all present. " Sparrow Death." — A few days ago a resident m ABhburton received a Bmall bag of poisoned grain from Mr F. Powell, of Longbeach : this is a preparation of his own for which he claims great things, and says if properly ueed would rid the colony of the sparrow nuisance m a short time, and judging by the effect of a small sowing of thia satisfy. ing feed which is reported to have been tried last night on vacant sections, and the number of birds found lying dead about town this morning it is truly named "Sparrow death." One thing to be regretted is that native birds are destroyed as well as the sparrows, aa amongst those found were several " wax eyes." Windsor Magazine (Ward, Lock, and Co., London; H. M. Jones, Ashburton). — This magazine certainly holds its own and is thoroughly up-to-date m every way. It has, among other articles, an interesting one on cricket, which cannot fail to interest all lovers of the game. " With Nansen m the North," illustrated by a number of excellent photographs, is well worth perusal. A new poem by Rudyard Kipling, entitled "The destroyers," speaks for itself, and we notice haß been quoted from already. A serial, •* Pharos, the Egyptian," by Guy Boothhy, is commenced m this number, and promises to be more than usually interesting. Many more articles and short stories go to fill up sb well got up a magazine as one could wish for. Waterton. — A very successful meeting of the Clearbrook Lodge, 1.0.G.T.. was held m the Library Hall on Wednesday night. The Lodge was opened m due form by Bro. J. Watson, C.T., after which the meeting waß opened to the public, and a very good programme was submitted. Each item was given m a creditable manner, and met with well merited applause from an attentive and appreciative audience. The following con tributed to the evening's enjoyment: — Songs by Misses W&tson, Dakers, Ina Taylor, and Mrs Lane and Mrs Joneß, and Messrs Dakers, McConnell, Shearer, and Jones. Readings by Messrs Gilmour and Watson, and recitations by Messrs Henry Wills, S. CroB8&n, H. Thomas, and J. Dakers. On the motion of Mr T Taylor, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all who had contributed towards the evening's entertainment.

News m Brief.

We specially recommend our readers to peruse Messrs Fletcher Broß.' new advertise ment, and feel confident that anyone requir ing really reliable seeds or seed potatoes could not do better than pay the above firm a visit. Catalagues can be had free on application. The Primitive Methodist Church services are advertised elsewhere. Mrs Payne will preach m the morning, and Mr Chapman m the evening. A Bervice will be held m the Allenton school m the afternoon at three, when Mr Maynard will take the service. Mr iswinerd, the well-known North Island evangelist, will conduct -the services m the Tinwald Presbyterian Church to-morrow afternoon at 2 30, and evening at 8 o'clook, also m the Baring Square Church at 11 a.m.

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN; SATURDA*, JUL? 23, 1898



We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agency for the celebrated Massey- Habbis Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's maohineß up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good second-hand bioyole for Bale, nearly now. Frioe, £13 10s ; guaranteed.— Cbaighsad aud Bbbrtman, fan Uncling



"""""' "' " ' '^*— '"■ wi ■ \_, ,*m ■■■ | , wmmammto \ I SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NIJIMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. 3d £o E^ ET - VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d ?^™ T> ld per Packet. FLOWER SEEDS. ld per Packet. 100 Varieties. :o: ■*— —J—  f- m— i| M .| | — C__Z___T______l~ COMPLETE CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON APPLICATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. TTfE Have just received from North Canterbury a splendid selection of Seed T T fo' atoes, Including the following varieties :— BEAUTY OF HEBRON.-One of the best early sorts, very productive and Or excellent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good qualify and great productiveness. 4 ' BKKEZB'S PROLIFIC.— A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps well and for main crop It is very valuable. BRUCE, (Oval).— 1 h : s is a very heavy croppur, sometimes yielding aa much as JJ tons to the acre under favorable conditions, and «he quality ia very superior. n * WE have also In stock, R chard Seddon, B*th Kidneys, and other well-kaown varieties FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. IHEEP WIRE WETTING. "CURMERS REQUIBINQ the above NETTING would End it to their Advantage to obtain Cur Price btfore purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRIOES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always m Stock Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepar.s and Euamelware, at Christchurch Pricel, Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forkß, e:o. TEA. TEA. TEA. iTRY OUR CELEBRATED » (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be ound m every lib packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOOR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRIOES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Oheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goodß delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. , SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Monthß at 5.30 p.m, ith the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we close at Ip.m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BUKKETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE, POR ONE MONTH. t~ THE SALE IS NOW ON 1» |T H E ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST sIOOT SALE OF THE SEASON. —m <*}. BOOTS! BOOT S ! ! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER r OENT. under COST PRIOE:— * Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladieß Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Lasting Slippers 2/11 Shoes 4/11 Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men's^Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 tol) 3'9and4/6 Nails) .„ 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glaoe Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .^ ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluohers only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers .... ... 1/. LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only 5 s lid. OTHERS MAY FOLLO~ BUT WE LEAD. {Hf* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best* $&• REMEMBER ! THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORK is now Slaughtering the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury. This is the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile COME EAltlaY AJ_¥» AVOID IH_E I'llCfrlk! Don't Forget the Address — JAMES MELLOB,, ZEALANDIA BOOTiSTOB-B, TANCEED BTRF.KT, A&HBURTON.



Business Notices. GREAT CASH BOOT SaLE STILL TO THI' FRONT WITH PRICES AND FASHION. ■I (Next Door to The Bank of Now Zealand). I Under the management of FRED NOKES. rpHE PROPRIETORS OF THE CASH |J_ BOOT SHOP, have pleasure m an- i * nouncing that they have just opened up I J another large assortment of FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be Bold at Prioes never before heard of m Aehburton. Men's Bulmorals from 9a 6d, i Girl ' . tiong School Boots from 5s Evening Snots from 2a lid Best .Sewn Cookhams from 14a 6d Best Watertights 12a 6d LOOK AT OUR WINDOW— One of the Grandest Displays thau could tempt theeyej tit the foot, and suit the pocket. EVERYTHING GENUINE 1 EVERYTHING OHEAP ! EVERYTHING GOOD 3000~PAIRI9 OF BOOTS, SHOE 3, SLIPPERS AND GAITERS to select from. Inspeob our Stock before Purchasing else* where aB we simply defy competition. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. .DOW 'I FORGET CASH BOOT SHOP, Under the Management of FRED NOKES. NEXT BANK NEW ZEALAND. . 6 142 MONSTER SALE OF WINTER STOOK NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dress Tweeds 7|d, ll£d, and ls per yard, worth double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Navy ls 6d, were 2a 3d. Fur Trimmings, various shades, 9£d, reduced to 6_A. LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2a lid. Sale Price 2s 3d. FLANNELETTES. Plain,' Stripes, Checks, Tartans, & Floral patterns, all at greatly reduced prices BLANKETS & FLANNELLS, Large Stock — Great Bargains. Linen Tabling Is. 3d for lOJd. MEN'S & BOY? CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Capes. All at specially low prioes for the Sales. ' remnantiTremnants. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Publio of Ashburton that I have taken over , ' THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Mr S. Trevur7.a, and trust that I may reoeive a fair Bhare of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING* JAMES McCOBMICK. 6 16 UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, EOR ONE MONTH. EVERY ARTIOLE MARKED IS GREATLY REDUCED. ANDBEW 088.



I Public Notices. Is/ in § lon Fertiliser. I — j ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER I ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GIUIN. THE COMPANY en Recommend Farmers m bowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON No. 1 Po* Lilmer. />jT PER TON ON TRUCKS AT &0 SMITH Fit. LD. SPEOIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUANTITIES. THE CHRISTCHURCH Meat Company. Ltd., 7 89 TIMARU. GREAT RELINQUISHING SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT Mcdonald AND McDIARMID'S, ICast » treet. mHIS great CLEARING SALE ia now m full awing. Remember we are disposing of a Manufacturer's and Importer's Stock. A great opportunity such as this seldom t coura. Take advantage of it at once. The colonial goods aro entirely of our own make. The imported goods were landed here at 20 per cent below warehouse prices. Quality of Stock equal to best Christ* ohuroh goods, and prices 40 to 50 per cent under. McDOISALD AND mcdiarmid EAST STREET. - J. NICHOLAS,- Manager. BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Districts that Bhe has commenced Business m those pre- mises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and "Violin Music by the latest Mail, alßo choice Songs to select from. Call and see them. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m stock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Music and Songs by every Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOS. Caßh or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthday - Cards. VXOIL.IIN TUITCIOIS. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils oan rely upon being. thoroughly taught. I oan Bupply an Effioient Band for Balls, Partiea or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note the Address— BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. Baker Bros. CpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory, Havelook Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED | Telephone No. 69. H, W. BARRETT "DEMOVED to Office opposite, next "Press" Company, Aroado. AGENT— Manohester Fire Company. Live Stook Insurance Company!) Acoident Inauranoe Company,



Tenders, TENDERS. """"""" TTTANTED, Tenders for Ploughing 2500 T V Acres of Grats Land for Turnips. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 23rd inst,, at Noon. Box No, 8. ' For further particular." apply to G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 7 101 Lagmhor. tenders' TENDERS are inviied for lhe Puiohaee, for removal, of the Fence m front of the English Church, Tai.crcd Street. It consists of nearly two chaios of 1^ inch Gas Pipe, Po3fs, etc. Tenders received by the Undersigned up to TUESDAY, 26th mat The highest tender not necessarily accepted. 7 160 T. BULLOCK. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. TENDERS are invited to be sent m not later than THURSDAY, July 28th inst , for Part Formation of Carter's Terrace and the delivery of 750 yards of Shingle. A. A. FOOKB, 7 135 Clerk Tinwald Town Beard. i' 1 Entertainments. 1.0.0. F., M.U., LOYAL WATER- TON LODGE, No. 6458. THE) Above Lodge will Celebrate its 16th Anniversary on tho 4ih AUGUST, 1898, WITH TEA, CONCERT, & BALL, TO BE HELD IN THE LIBRARY HALL, WATERTON. Tea and Concert, Two Shillings ; Ball, Three Shillings. H. 0. LE GRANGE, 7 73 Hon. Secretary. ti nnir ?nz3_\ Frledlander Bros., Limited. HORSE FAIR. WE Shall hold our] NEXT HORSE FAIR ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 98 Auctioneer. FOR PRIVATE SALE WE have been instructed by C. M. Brooke to dispose jf, by private treaty, — His well-known residence, now m the occupation of Mrs McOwen ; and situated corner Burnett and William Streets. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOB PRIVATE BALK. A <3RAND FARM OF 835 ACRES Oi Really First-class Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose B oc, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER _BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. TTT E HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats. All machine dressed and grown iv the Oamaru)district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean andjgrown at the Forks. A GRAND OHANGE. ALSO,— Double Machine Dressed Ryegrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating c power. j We are prepared to give our Clients very loweßt quotations. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER ' WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc. , as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods plaoed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. J CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, I SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES I SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwioh Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from SOS per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. — I I I a»»MM-MMMilla»Maaaaaa»«»aaaM^ FOR COUGHS, OOLDS, BRONOHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o KAY'SCOMPOUND, a demuloent expectorant, fox Ooughs, Colds, and Ohost Oomplalnts KAY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, ia equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIO PILLS, a speolfio In Neuralgia, Paoeaohe &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o BNUM CATHARTICUM PILLS d gestive, corre - tive. and agreeably aperient OAGUMNS-Gonum* for Broken ArWolw. •WVWlwa, _^fft9fcW6tJMkWt.fil>gW<|<



J T^ Bullock. I SATURDA Y.IrJLITsO, 1898. '. 34 acres 34 LEASEHOLD, LONGBEACH DISTRICT MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tion to Sell by Public Auction at the A resul c on the above date, on account nnd by order of thn Public Trustee, admini- strator m the estate of the late William ißei,l, — Interest m leise of 34 Acres, R S. 35754, Wakanui Survey District, situated near the mouth of the Ashburton River, ou the Longbeach side ; Icisfd from the Crown at a rental of £3 8s por arnnm, pavnb.e hJf year y, and having about 20 years to run, renew- able on certain conditions. Further particulars furnibhed on applica- tion. Inspection Invited. Note time of sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 162 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898 f 40 a c r E s 40 HOMESTEAD CLOSE TO WATERTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions trom Mr Wm. Lidstone to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on aocount of bis having pur- chased Mr Lußcombe's farm,— HIS PROPERTY AT WATERTON, oontaining 40 Aores, 0 Roods, 3 Perches, Being Lots 9, 10, and 11, part of R S. 7200 and others ; divided into four paddooks, all well watered, 20 Aores being sown m Wheat. There is a Dwelling House of four rooms, Wash- house, and Dairy, surrounded by garden and orchard planted with fruit trees ; also SUble, etc., erected on the property. Very suitable for a family man, being near a School. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 173 Auctioneer. MONEY fFIO LEND on first Mortgages, good I security, the following special sums : — £200, £150 ; on Ist September, £1550 and £250. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS desirous of purchasing small blocks of land not far from town. Three Sections for Sale, R.Ss. 25587, 25668, and 25704, eaoh containing 50 ACRES OO fronting Mitoham Road, and only about 2£ miles from the County Saleyards. Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF PUROHAS- ING LAND IN LONGBEACH DISTRICT. "I Q Q ACRES near Waterton, being Lot l_{£zj 8, Block 4, Longbeach Original Sale Plan, the property of Mr A. J. Huston. Not having disposed of this by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for ib. ALout 69 acres are m wheat", put m with manure. Easy terms of payment eau be arranged, T. BULLOCK D. THOMAS. AROADE HORSE_ FAIR. 1 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now booking entries. DAVID THOMAS, 7 166 Auctioneer Public JNotloes, R. KIRK, PRAOTIOAL BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Notify that he has COM- MENCED BUSINESS m Shop next Hotel, Graham's Road, Tinwald. THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED. Boots made to Order ; Any Style. Repairs Promptly and Neatly Exeouted while you waib. Satisfaction guaranteed. Charges moderate. 6 232 NOTIOE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR WATER WORKS. THE Mayor, Councillors, and Burgesses of the Borough of Ashburton intend, under the provisions of the Municipal Corpor- ations Aot, 1886, section 316, and under the provisions of the Public Works Act, 1894, to construct certain Waterworks for a supply of pure water, for the use of the inhabitants of the said Borough, to be taken from the River ABhburton, through the lands described m the Schedule hereto, and thence to the said Borough, by means of the Head works, or Intake, now being m the bed of the said river, or near or on the said lands, or by other works to be constructed m lieu thereof, and by means of a water- course now being on or to be con- structed on and through bhe said land. "VTOTICE is hereby given that for the il purposes aforesaid, and m connection therewith, the lands described m the Schedule hereto are required to be taken, and thab a plan of the said land has been deposited at Mr Curd's residence, Alford Foresb Road, m the Upper Ashburton Road District, and is now open for Public Inspec- bion, and thab all persons affeoted are re- quired to set forth m writing any well grounded objections to the execution of the naid works, or the taking of such lauds, and to send such writing within forty days from the SECOND DAY OF JULY, 1893, being the date of the first publication of this notice, to the Council of the said Borough, ab itß Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. THE SCHEDULE. Approximate area Description I Survey of land required of land. District, to be taken, I Seventeen Acres J Part of Rural I Wester- | Section 18860 | field CHARLES REID, _, Mayor. Borough Council Office, Ashburton. Juljr3,iß9B» 7|13



Synopsis of New advertisements. Baker Bros.— Funeral notice. Fletcher Bros— Re seeds David Thomas— Arcade horse fair, Thurs- day, August 18. T. Bullock— 34 acres, leasehold, Long- beach district, for sale on Saturday, Ju'y 30; j three sections for sale, eaoh 50 acres, front- ing Mitcham Road ; money to lend. E Swinerd— EvanpeMstic mpetinss H.mpdead Town D strict— Special meet- ing Primitive Methodist Church— St rvices for ti-morrow Adams — Cheap fruit T. Bullock- Property fales at Waterton OV>LY Bananas, 24 a shi lirg ; D.E Orauges, Mandarins, very fine; Dessert Apples, Choice Prime Apples, veiy cheap. — /dams, Al Fruiterer. 7 172 WILLIAM PATTERSON, Otauge Hall Leesee, has removed to Tancred Streeb Dining Rooms. Dinners from 12 o'clock till 2 p.m. Tea and Coffee ab all hours. WANTED— Employmenb ab gardening, etc. ; piecework or contract. For address, apply Office of this paper. 7 118 rpO LET— House m Cieek road, Allenton, J with a £acre of garden. Low rent to good tenant. — Apply Office of this paper. 7 95 WANTED— Grazing for two dry Cow for nine months. Apply H.W. Office of this paper. WINDSOR Magazine for June— the biggest, brightest, and best ; new stories begun m this number. With Nansen m the North. Life of Gladstone, by William- son, just published. As a Man lives ; Phillippi, the Guardsman ; Honey of Aloes ; new editions just to hand. — H. M. Jones. FOR SALE— Pigeons, best strain m the colony. Fiown 1122 yards a minute |Ab moderate rates. To be had at Pelham I Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 10 OR BALR, Oheap— Strong Trap; may be used aa a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 i — I | Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs William Fifield are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved son Ernest, will move from their residence, Hamp- stead, on SUNDAY, the 24th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 169 Undertakers, Public Notices, rimitive meehodlst church, WILLS SIREET. SERVICES— TO-MORROW, July 24. Preachers : Morning, 11 — Mrs Payne Evening, 6 30 — Mr Chapman Allenton Schooi-ab 3 p.m.— Mr Maynard 7 168 THE Special Evangelistic Meetings, con- ducted by E.Swinerd, Evangelist, will be continued TO-JdORROW, (Sunday), m the Presbyterian Church, Tiuwald, at 2.30 p.m. ; and ab 8 p.m. ; also evety evening up to Thursday, July 28, at 7. 30 p.m. each evening. Mr Swiuerd will conducb tbe service m the Baring Square Church to-morrow morning at 11 a.m. Everybody invited. 7 170 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. PUBLIO Notice ia hereby given that a SPECIAL MKETING of the Hamp- stead Town Board will be held on FRIDAY, August 12, 1893, to confirm a Resolution to make a By-Law to prohibit the driving of stock m Easb Street, Hempstead, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6p m. Also that a copy of the said By-Law can be int-pected at the cffice of the Board during office hours, from the sth to the 12Ui of August, 1898. By Order, J. O. BELL, Clerk to Hampstead Town Board. July 22, 1898 7 171 ' NOTICE. ~ XF THE large number of Horßes and Cattle ab present running on the Lagmhor Estate without my permission are not claimed and removed by SATURDAY, July 23, lhey will be impounded. 7 124 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. TO LE T. " A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of arable land, and right of grazing 170 Acres cf bush land — being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21555, and part 20812, Alford, VII., VIII., and XII; For further particulars apply to 7 59 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT i SOCIETY. ! NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board of Piregtors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., MLC. (Chairman) Tue Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.LC (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Eeq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LfFE OFFIOE AND THB LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de- A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by j this Society is of the most strin^en j Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Li abilities than that held by any other Office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILIIONS) STERLING. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Polioles m force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Oash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount- ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five yeara, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion- ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Beoure a . BVNW JSYBJRY PAR,