Serious Assault on a Farmer.

FOUR TO ONK. THE ASSAILANTS ARRESTED. To be aefc upon by roughs end almost killed after going through nearly 60 years of life without accident to health or limb 18 one of the hardest experiences we know of. Such, though, was the fate of Mr Gco. Batchelor, a farmer or<| the Horton River, N , who at 59 years ot age, just when his strength would prove moat valuable, became the vidim J of the attacks of these enemies to life and limb— Insomnia, Nervous Debility, Des pordenoy, and Intense Suffering. He was rescued, however, by Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. Our reporter, who found him ploughing, obtained the following particulars : — 'I think,' said Mr Batchelor, * my case is ona that should have all the publicity possible. I am sixty- five years of age, and have been resident In this district for about twelve years. Prior to my oonring here, I had always enjoyed the best of health, and I had been accustomed te work very hard. About six years ago, however, all my energy seemed to gradually desert me. I suffered acutely and constaualy from pains m my limbs, lost my appetite, and for months at a stretch I did not know what ib was to get a good night's sleep. Work of the very lightest nature at last came beyond the question with me, and I could do nothing bat sit by the window and oontent myself by watching the others work the farm. I gave up all hope of ever being able to do any more work, and almost believed that every week which oom jnenced would be my last. In my endeavours to stay the ravages of the ailment which had overtaken me, and was gradually drawing me into the grave, 1 tried innumerable so-called cures, and swallowed an Immense quantity of medi cal compounds, but beyond giving me temporary relief occasionally, rone of them, did me any good ; m fac£, I honestly believe that the majority of them only aggravated my sufferings. A few months back I was just on the point of giving up m despair when I happened to read m a newspaper of some wonder ful cures effected by Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, ani I determined to give them a trial. After taking the first box, I felt considerably relieved, and co matked was the improvement m my strength that I decided to continue their use. I did so, and up to the present time I have taken five boxes. My inability has all disappeared, and I am pleased to say that to-day I am as strong and hearty as I ever was mmy life. It is no trouble to me to do a day's farm work now, and I feel quite equal to the task of walking ' at least thirty miles a day. Everyone who knows me can testify to the great cure Dr W illiams Pink Pills have effected m me, and m recommending them for similar cases to mine I can honestly say that they are worth more than their weight m gold. If everybody knew their true value, there would be no other medi cine sold.' A remarkable efficacy m curing diseases arising from an impoverished condition of the blood or an impairment of the nervous system, such as rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, locomotor ataxia, St. Vitua 1 dance, nervous headache, nervous prostration, and the tired feeling arising therefrom, the after-effects of la grippe, ii.fluenza, and severe o Ids, diseases depending on humors m the blood, such as Ecrofula, chronic erysipe las, Ac, ia possessed by Dr W.lJiams 1 Pink Pills for Pale People, whic:i give a healthy glow to the pale and sallow com plexions. They are a specific f^r the troubles peculiar to the fomale system, and m the cases of men they effect a radical cure m all cases arising from mental worry, To ver- work, and txoeesaa of any nature. They are genuine only with the full name Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and are sold by all chemists and by the Dr WilliaW Medicine Company, Wel lington. N.Z., who will forwaid (post paid), on receipt of stamps or post order, one box for 35., or half-dozan for 15a. 9J. They are unrivalled as a tonic for both sexes, particularly m the present cJoae and prostrating heat. These pills are not a purgative, and will not injure the most delicate of constitutions.

A PARSON NEARLY POISONED.

Narrow Escape of Key. Beecroft. Preas Association— By Eleotric Telegraph Timabu, March 29. Rev. 0. E. Beecrofb (Wesleyan), who leayeß for Auokland shortly, nearly closed hie ministerial term here m a tragic manner yeßterday, by swallowing a poisonous lini ment m mistake for cough mixture. A cycling viaitor had left the liniment m a •' cinnamon cure " phial, and to relieve a hoarseness Mr Beecrof ts swallowed some. He notioed that it had not the same taste as cinnamon cure, but did not think much of ib. A few hours later he went to bed and became delirious. Medical aid waa obtained, Dm Hogg and Bowe being m attendance some hours. At one time it was feared thab the patient would not recover, but he has much improved this morning. The cyclist obtained the liniment m a properly labelled phial, bub on sharing ib with another put hia half m a cinnamon cure bottle, and on his departure lef b it behind.

The Timaru Borough Council last night resolved to request the co-operation of other municipalities m urging on the Government the desirableness of passing a bill to provide for state fire insurance, or to enable muni pal bodies to undertake insurance on a majority of the burgesses voting for it. The Borough's valuation this year ia £35,500— a deduction of £1200. The Sanitary Committee of the Christ" church City Council on Monday night re" commended that the Council should hav e its own abattoirs, which Bhould be erected withoub any delay. A Bpeoial committee having been appointed to collect informa* tion, consider it, and report to the Council on the question, the recommendation was referred to it. Subsequently a Councillor explained that the Selwyn Council intended j to retrace its steps and commence de novo. j Its action m dealing with the freezing com panies was on account of it having been alleged that under a bill propoeed to be passed no public body could anoceßßfully, from a financial point of view, run a public abattoir. Seeing now that there was every probability of the bill not passing, the Selwyn Council would, no [doubt, co-operate with the oity.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the f despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows :— Corrected to 14th January, 1898. Burnham and Dunsandel, daily 3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 630 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .« 630 pm Ohristchurch and north, daily 630 am 3 15p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgia, Wakanui, and River eide, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and 2fewlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, "Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3 *5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wedneß day, and Friday.. .. 10 30 am Highbank, Tuesday, ThursJ day 10 30 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily ... .? ... 4 pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and Bouth, daily ... 12 30 pm E<*ling, Rangibafca, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, £§ pm and Saturday ... ..315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... '*» 315 pm uapuna, Monday and Thurs day „ .. .„ 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thcrsday, and Friday. ... 4pm Weßterfield, Tuesday, Thurs- . day, Saturday 4 pa. Letters containg anything of value nould be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves j at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch me every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch rain arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7*5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE ASHBUETOK GOABDIAN : TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1898



LAMPS. LAMPS, * FLETCHER BROS. I HAVE Just received a new Shipment of all kinds of Lamps, whioh h*re been bong for Spot Cath m the very beat Continental and American Market*. i Do notmisß seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our large Pate Glass Window.}^ WE have all kinds from the cheap Brasa Hand Lamp to the Gorgeoua Di-wing Ro m Hanging Lamp. • n HAND LAMPS f , ALABASTER \ T LAMPS LITTLE JDKO -^^'Vhj^^ — .— . \ VASE LAMPS No. 1 MILLER / TINY \ M No. 2 MILLEB B °° M L^ P ® W^ff- "■ ' tw- .'■■ i uaßMfc lp . LAMPS LAMP FANC* NIGBT LJisnAciY Eic Etc WE have m stock large quantities of extra quality Sheep Netting, with centre strand 3ft wide, which we can quote very low ; also lin, 1 jin, and 2in Fowl Netting, direct from the manufacturers, THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— \ 11 & 12 inch novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Polta' E!cctr»J Plated Pod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all »i?sss. Enamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil,- Castor Oil, Neat* foot Oil* Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Staples, Powdered and Lump Raddle. Sewing Twine, etc, etc. "»HINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to [inform our numerous customers and the general public that wo have just opened up a largo quantity of Chunware, Glassware, etc., e»c., of every description, which have been marked ab very low price?, so as to make room for^otherfshipmento just coming to hand, -jo; FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Asbburton, and High Street, Cbristchuroh^ DRESS \'(S FAS'-HION. I ______ ANDREW ORR TTAS Opened an immense Stock of New Goods fur the Autumn and Winter. Hur dreds of New Capes and Jackets, iv all shades. The latest style". DRSSES, COSTUME /MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SBIEOTED.jf LOVELY GOODS; ISO Dozen' Ladieß' Corsets m ail makes, including the Cycle Corset. LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES. Millinery, NEW 6.H VPE3, KEW^: ODELS, m tl-ellatest up to dat« style. Ladies' and Gentlemen's boots and|*shoes— Frenoh.JlEnglieh," and^ColcnUl. IHE.BEST.MAKES ONLYJOPT IN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MALV LLOUS V4LTJE. INSP*_CfION ItfViTED. ANDREW ORR. ( NE WOED ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES IViELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT TANCRED STEEET, Asm;UR on. I :o; "YY7*E aim to please, and our large volume of trode tpeaks for our success I THE ZSALANDIA BOOT STORE is lmMing (he largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES in|AßL burton, Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots" and Shces m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDTA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all >ye aafe JAMES MELLOR, ZEAIANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STIWT, ASHBURTON. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEEES, BEIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTOtf, XTNDERTAKE all k f ndß of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work General Engineering, Woodworking* & Blacksinithing\ KIL WORTH & BOJN, ASHBTJBTON. j



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A|oy, i yyi NEVER fails any one m XxlcLAUlll such a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- iog 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 fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It doea not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the pnblio m a popular form. ALAXUM CURB 3' Biliousness, Bilious Headache,; Dizziness, Coßtiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition, j NOTE. THLIS WJELJLi,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the or ; ' ; \ts of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to see 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 aqd new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. Thia is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.' ( It may be better — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instsnee the dealer ia not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-. KEEPERS. I'KIOE 2s 6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is ~ at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, I' j; _ * MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, an universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent's Grxreax Benjamin Gum Extract PRICE Is 6 Take no other Remedy, bui insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take " Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spekceu Vincent, Christchurch. Pear Sir, — For some time paßb I have been Buffering 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 chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. J procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom 0! faith m its curativo properties, but felt thai I must take something to ease the pain. ] drank contents of first bottle very freely and am thankful to say m less than twelvt hours I waa wholly free irom cough. E. W. Scabs. P.S.— Nearly three months ainge gougl f egßn,~]£,W,B.



f Sports i ' ' CHKRTSEY ANNUAL , SPORTS AND RACES, To be held m the OHERTSEY DOMAIN, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 11, 1898. Patrons— Sir John Hall, K.C.M.G.; Hon W J Steward, M.H.R ; J C Wason, M.H.R.; E G Wright, M.H.R. President ' — D Thomas, Eeq. Vice-Preaidenta — James Copland, Esq ; T B Upton, Esq ; C A C Hardy, Esq; R Mulligan Eeq; W Wilkinßon, Esq ; L White, Eeq ; J Lambie, Esq ; J W Rogers, Esq. J. Stringfellow, Esq. Committee — Messrs J Stringfellow, J Shan- ' non, Todd, W Hood, A lroußide, W Stringfellow, B Stewart, W Lewis, G Soarletfc, J Doig, Adair, Firman, Moody, '. T. 8. Smith, and R. Cain. Moody. Judge of Horse Races— C A C Hardy. Starter of Horse Races — T E Upton. Judge of Athletics— Robert Mulligan, J. Stringfellow, and J. Copland. ' Handicapper for Horse Eveuta — E Osborne. Starter of Athletics— H J Harrison. Handicapper for Athletics — A, Ironside, J. Miiller, k Todd. Clerk of the Course — W Hood Clerk of the Scales— l Moody Protest Committee — The Stewards. Timekeeper— J Mitller. Post Entries— A C Maxwell Treasurer — A Ironside PKO GKaMME, Approved by the Committees of the C.J.C., and Trotting Association. Horse Races. I— Maiden Saddle or Harness Troi, of 5 soys ; second horse, 10s from stakes. One mile. Minimum weight for ridden horses m this and other trots llafc. 2— CHtRTSEV Cup, Handicap, of 6 soys; second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Abouttwo miles. 3— Saddle Trot, Handicap, of 5 soys ; second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Two miles. 4— Farmer's Plate, Handicap, of 5 aovs ; Becond horse, 1 soy. from stakes. One inilo. s— Saddle or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 boys ; second horso, 1 soy. from stakes. Two and a half miles. 6— Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 10s each horse. Catch weights. Post entry. About one mile, RULES. 1. All horse 9 must be the bona fide pro- perty of a resident m the district, and regularly used as a hack m the district for three (3) ninths previous to the race. . 2. No horse allowed to compote which has won m one stake more them Teu Pounds (£10) of public money. 3. No second priza will be given where era than three (3) compete. 4. All protests must be lodged with tbe Secretary m writing within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of One Pound (El), whifh shall be forfeited (should the Committee consider the protest fri- volous. 5. In any horac event, where any fraud is suspected, thn Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money, and to cast upon the owner the onus of proving the reverse. 6. All events to be confined to the district bounded by the Rakaia River and the Sea on the N.E. and S.E. ; a line ten miles from and parallel to main railway lino on the N.W. ; and a line from Lauriston through Dromore to the Sea on S.W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi- gree, and performances, addressed Secretary Sports Committee, Chertsey, to be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, March 25, 1898. Nominations, 5s ; acceptance 2s 6d. Acceptances to be m by Saturday, April 2nd. 8. The deoision of the Committee m all matters to be final. No entries received | except on this condition; j Athletic Events. I— School Boys' Race, 220 yards, under 15 years of age ; first 10a, second ss, third 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. i 2— Grand Handicap, of three events; first prize £2, second £1, third 10a ; m addition winner of each event, £1. Points to count, first three, second two, third one. Fix sb event 1 00 yards. 3— Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; first 10s, second ss. Entrance free. 4 — Grand Handicap, second event, 220 yards. 5 —Settlers' Race, 120 yds ; first 15s ; second 10a, third ss. 6— Grand Handicap, third event, 440 yards. i 7— Ha-lk-MiljE Race ; first 30s, second 10a. B— Old Men's Race, 100 yards, for men ! above 50 ; first £1, second 10a. 9— Mile Race ; first 255, second 103. RULES OF ATHLETIC 3. (1) All races to be handicap. (2) Events Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 8 to be confined to same disbricb as horse events. All other events open. (3) Rules 3 and 8 of horsa events apply to athletics. (4) Competitors must enter m writing, and give colours and four last performance*. (5) Entries for all events except Nob. 3, 5 and 8, for which posb entries will be accepted, muat reach the Secretary, Sports Commibtee, Chertsey.by 9 p.m. on WEDNES* DAY, March 30th, 1898. (6) Entries for Grand Handicap, ss ; Events Nos. 5 and 8, Is each ; Nos. 7 and 9, 2s each ; others free. (7) Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, ab the discretion of the Starter, lose a yard for every Buch attempt. (8) All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, m writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of five shillings (ss), whioh shall be forfeited, should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. (9 ) In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money pending inquiries* The Committee, m carrying out the pro- gramme, do not bind themselves to any peoified times, or order of eveptsi All Handicaps will be published m Ash- burton Guardian of Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1. The Burnham Band will play selections during the day. The Express will stop to let down (12.30) I and pick up (7.30) excursionists. \ A BALL will be held m the Schoolroom m the evening, to commence at 8 o'clock. | Admission — Double tickets 2a 6d, single 2s. D. THOS. TODD, 1 Secretary Blj ■ WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).— Mkll.ob'B Zealand!* Boot Store. j



Hanmer and Graves. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mr James j Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Eatate of the late Mr James Jamie3oN, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Eural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — lAA ACRES OF FIRST CLASS itfU LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a oomfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (insured for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a ( whole, will be offered m separate lots. I ■ — ■— • ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, BeiDg Rural Sections Nos. 23487 and 23488, comprising — : 1((A ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- lt)U ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. ; THE WHOLE OS THE ' STOCK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be Bold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Eweß, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Framos, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep i Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tiltere, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks. Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool*, Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : — I'lush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron aud Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Table?, Washstanda and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Elc. ALSO, Two Shares m the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Faim is so well and favorably knowu for the good quality of its limd, and its proximity to A-shburton, that it c^n be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and othei s, and is of the average quality of the land m tlii3 neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamiesou since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock shaip. ! Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDL&.NDJER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents, J. B. BLAND, R. FRIttDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers. D. THOMAS. ! METHVEN YARDS. THURSDAY, MAKOE 31. I WILL have for Sale at the above fixture, over 5000 SHEEPI Consisting of — Fat and Store Crossbred LAMBS. Fat and Store Crossbred and Merit o EWES, and Purebred RAMS. ALSO— CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 3 183 Auobioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, "IpBIL 2,1898 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Raymond to sell by Public Auction as above — HIS NICE LITTLE FARM, consisting of 114 ACRES of Good Land, subdivided into 4 paddocks, with water m each, together with Four-Roomed Cottage, etc. The land is half m wheat stuble and halt m English Grass, and is situated on Ford's Road, about a mile from the Tinwald Saleyards, and is comprised m R.S. 22089 and 23319. Small blocks of land of this description olose to a market are hard to pick up ; con- sequently inspection ia invited. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 3 136 Aahburton. 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'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goodß placed m my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES 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 £JOs per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnebb street. Rent, 12s per week^ HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER,



T Buiioek. TO LET. 1 /COTTAGE of F<-ur Ro ms, and two I\J Sections, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET* 40 A3Sis 40 ! Fronting the Fairfield Road, a short dis- tance below the Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds and Saleyards, being R.S. 24369. There is a house of aeven rooms erected on the Property, also Shed, etc., and watered with a County water race. Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY. i — _ I T HAVE several Blocks of land for sale. ' JL Good Sheep Country, varying m area from 200 aores up to 1800 odd, situated m 1 the Shepherd's Bush, Mount Somers, Cold- stream, and Westefield Survey Districts. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE] GOOD Building Site, firab-class land being T.S 739, Wills Street East, containing J-aore. Very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. I TO LET. ,' /COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Soullecy, I\J nearly new, Bituated m Aitken Street East, Rental 6a per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY TO LEWD ON Approved Freehold Security. £2000 and other sums at lowest ourrenb rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. to~l¥t. ' /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front KJ ing the Domaiu and near the Railway Station. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET, HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, APRiL 14. 1898. OUR NEXB MONTHLY HORSE FAIR will take place oa above date, at-d for which we are now booking entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on the above date (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, on account of John Grigg, JiSQ , the Long- beach Annual Draft of about 'J Hlft'l V FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS, to which we draw the atten- tion of intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, DAVID THOMAS, 3 185 Joint Agerts. FLEMING ~AND~H~EDLEY. SATURDAY, APRIL 2. AT THE COMMERCIAL YARDS, OAMARU. At 11.30 prompt. FIRST-OLAJ3S MAKES AND GELDINGS. SPECIAL SALE OF j FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES, FILLIES, COLTS, AND GELDINGS. Ex Te Anau, from Sydney. FLEMING AND HEDLEY have re- ceived instructions from Mb Alex, j Thomson, to sell by public auction ab the above time and place — Qf\ First-class Mares and Geldingß, I OvJ Colts and Fillies, ex Te Anau, from Sydney, 3 to 6 years old. The Auctioneers can safely affirm that of all the Sydney Drafts thiß one is a long way j ahead for the size, bone, and musole of the Horses. Further, they have been landed for a period of Two Months, and conse- quently have got over all the little troubles to which shipped horses are subject. The lot are for positive sale on their merits. Terms at Sale. FLEMING AND HEDF.EY, 3 204 Auctioneers. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO EHE BHEEP FARMERS OF TH j ASHBURTON DISTRICT. '.1898 Arrangements. MR 0. hTdOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agenb for the SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see], that the same success is ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT- THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis faction to its supporters m the past. The beat evidence of WHAT X>l£> PAYS is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with ! COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHEI W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christohuroh.



PHASES OF THE MOON. March. d h m Full moon ... .... 8 859 pm Last quarter 15 7 18 pm New moon 22 8 7 pm First quarter .... ... 30 710 pm WANTED. AN Entertainment will be held m the Templar Hall To-morrow Evening at 8 p.m , with refreshments. Silver coin admission. 3 211 WANTED to pui chase— Second-hand Lady's Bicycle.— John Orb & Co. 3 208 WANTED— A young Man for general farm work . Must be accustomed to sheep.— John Ore & Co. 3 209 LOST— Silver Watch and Chain, between Traffic Bridge and Railway Station. Finder rewarded on reluming to Mail Office. 3 206 PICTURE-FRAMING. —W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 TO LET at Allenton, House three roomß and £-acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. rfIHE Friends of Mr W. R. Turton are I respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Mary, will move from his residence, Mount Somer», . on THURSDAY, the 31atinsb., at 12 o'clock, for the Mount Somers Cemetery. BAKER BROS.. 3 210 Undertakers. PUBLIC NOTICES. [ EXTENSION OF TIME. 1 mHE ATHLETIC ENTRIES, Chertsey I Sports need not be m until 9 p.m., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. The handi- oaps will not be published m the Guabdian until FRIDAY, APRIL 1. D.. THOS. TODD, 171 Hon. Sec. AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS, TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th ; I(J whole of a I WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN^ 1 STOCK, I I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo I Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire I Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, I Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, I Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, I Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date I Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &o. I EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL I and PRETTY GOODS, which will be I ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE J PUBLIC. I As we have not sufficient Eoom to Display I these special lots, they will be put out m [ I wholesale quantities opposite the department I usually oocupied by travelling requisites on I 1 the ground floor. I AT THE AT THE| ; D.I.C. D.I.C. 1 1 B. HALLENSTBIN, Chairman. , I E. O, BROWN, Manager ' J Svngfa &m V*nut



Synopsis of New advertisements Fleming and Hedley— Bpeoiat horse sale John Orr &0o. — New business advertise- ment, W. H. Collier— New business advertise- ment. Baker Bros. — Funeral Notice. Entertainment— Templar Hall, to-morrow evening. T. Bullock— Cottage of four rooms to Let. Lost — Silver Watch and Chain. Wanted to purchase — Second hand Lady's bicycle. Wanted — Young man for farm work, apply John Orr & Co. G. K. Aekin— Cyole Meohanic, Tancred Street. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS «. warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company* Lincoln England,